Director Bryan Singer is in mourning following the death of 27-year-old "X-Men" stuntman Trevor Habberstad.
	Singer worked with the stunt co-ordinator, who lost a battle with cancer on Sunday, on 2014's "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and last year's "X-Men: Apocalypse", and the filmmaker couldn't be more devastated after learning about Trevor's passing.
	In a touching tribute on his Instagram account, Singer posted an image of the stunt professional in costume standing next to his brother on set. He added the caption: "#Stuntman #TREVORHABBERSTAD (left), Son of #JeffHabberstad, my stunt cordinator (sic) over the last two #XMen films, and older brother of #ShaneHabberstad (right), passed away recently from a rare and aggressive form of cancer at the young age of 27.
	"Trevor was a #stuntcoordinator in his own right, and would have gone on to become one of the greats. His skill, commitment to safety, and work ethic was second to none.
	"In my 20 year career I have never lost a ...

Bryan Singer pays tribute to late 'X-Men' stuntman

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Iconic modernist painter Syed Haider Raza's admiration for Mahatma Gandhi, which began at the age of eight, inspired a set of seven paintings that are being exhibited for the first time.
	The paintings, made by Raza in 2013, are being shown by Akar Prakar gallery in collaboration with the Raza Foundation.
     Titled, "Gandhi in Raza", the show which marked the 95th birth anniversary of the master-artist yesterday, incorporates seven acrylics paintings inspired by the Gandhian concepts of 'truth' and 'peace'.
	"Raza made many works of art in his lifetime using the ideology and words of Mahatma Gandhi, however this is the first time that an entire body of work has been dedicated to the Mahatma, by the master. It is like a 'parikrama' by a painter around a great soul who always inspired him," says Reena Lath, Director of Akar Prakar gallery.
     Poet-critic Ashok Vajpeyi, a close friend of Raza, says the painter wanted to explore the conceptual universe of the Mahatma in the ...

Raza's Gandhi: A set of paintings unveiled for the first time

Katy Perry's politically-charged performance streak continued at the Brit Awards, as the star performed alongside two huge dancing skeletons seemingly dressed as Donald Trump and Theresa May.
	Performing current single "Chained To The Rhythm", Perry took to the stage dressed in a black pinstripe suit along with scores of dancers dressed as white houses.
	She was joined on stage by two skeletons who were dressed like May and Trump were during the pair's first meeting in Washington last month, reported Telegraph.
	The point of the stage dressing might not have been entirely clear and Perry refrained from saying anything overtly political.
	The figures appeared to hold hands before exploding into fire - seemingly a reference to a moment when Trump held May's hand as they walked down steps at the White House.
	It was not a completely smooth show as during the performance, one of the backing dancers tumbled and fell off the stage.
	Perry released her latest single earlier this month and ...

Katy Perry takes dig at Trump, Theresa May during Brits show

An apparently official "The Walking Dead" T-shirt was removed from the shelves of a UK department store chain after it was deemed "racist" and "offensive."
	The shirt inspired by the villainous Negan contained a reprint of the nursery rhyme he used before killing his victims along with an image of his barbed wire-wrapped baseball bat: "Eeny meeny miny moe", reported Entertainment Weekly quoting a BBC News report.
	The commonly known kids' rhyme was featured in the sixth season finale of TV's highest-rated drama, as well as in plenty of other moments in pop culture.
	But at one point there were versions of rhyme which contained a racial slur, substituting the N-word for "tiger" in the phrase "catch a tiger by the toe."
	That version was taught to American schoolchildren more than a century ago.
	Apparently, a Primark customer spotted the shirt, was familiar with the rhyme's lesser-known usage and told The Sheffield Star, which quoted him as saying, "This image relates directly to the ..

'Walking Dead' T-shirt called racist, pulled from stores

Pop star Cheryl has confirmed she is pregnant by cradling her baby bump in an official photograph for the first time while taking part in a new campaign with a host of other stars.
	The former "X Factor" judge has previously refused to comment that she and her boyfriend, One Direction star Liam Payne, were expecting a baby, although she had been pictured at an event with a noticeable bump on display.
	Cheryl, 33, wears a figure-hugging dress and holds her hands underneath her stomach in the campaign image alongside the likes of Helen Mirren and TV personality Katie Piper, reported Daily Mirror.
	The picture is for The Prince's Trust and L'Oreal Paris to launch a three-year collaboration to help raise the confidence of 10,000 young people across the UK who are struggling with self-doubt.

Cheryl confirms pregnancy in photoshoot

David Bowie was posthumously awarded two of the biggest prizes at the 37th Brit Awards - British Album of the Year and British Male Solo Artist for his mournful swansong, "Blackstar."
	The singing great, who died of cancer in January 2016, beat The 1975, Michael Kiwanuka, Kano and Skepta to win British Album of the Year award at the ceremony, which is UK's biggest music awards show.
	Noel Gallagher announced the winner and presented the award to David's son, director Duncan Jones.
	"I lost my dad last year but I also became a dad. And I was trying to work out what I would want my son to know about his grandad. He's always been there supporting people who think they are a little bit strange or different so this award is for all the kooks and all those who make the kooks. Thanks BRITs," Duncan said.
	David won the British Male Solo Artist award, beating Craig David, Skepta, Kano and Michael Kiwanuka and Michael C Hall accepted the gong on his behalf from presenter Zane Lowe.
	Speaking ..

David Bowie wins top honours at Brit Awards

A video of Harrison Ford's incident when he mistakenly attempted to land on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California while piloting his private plane, has been released.
	The footage shows Ford flying his Aviat Husky near a passenger plane, before landing on the taxiway.
	Ford was allegedly heard on an air traffic control recording at the time saying, "Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?"
	Ford's representative has declined to comment on the situation when it was originally reported.
	The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, and issued the following statement on Tuesday after the event took place.
	"Air traffic controllers cleared the pilot of a single-engine Aviat Husky to land on Runway 20L at John Wayne Airport Monday afternoon. The pilot correctly read back the clearance. The pilot then landed on a taxiway that runs parallel to the runway, overflying a Boeing 737 that was holding short of the runway."
	Ford has had decades of .

Video shows Harrison Ford nearly crashing into passenger plane

Actor Krushna Abhishek says he will definitely collaborate with Kapil Sharma even though they are perceived as strong competitors.
	Krushna and Kapil's supposed rivalry dates back to last year when Kapil left Colors and started his series, "The Kapil Sharma Show", on rival channel Sony.
	Krushna, who was hosting "Comedy Nights Bachao" then, in various interviews, had slammed Kapil's decision.
	Though Kapil never directly commented on Krushna, he was seen taking digs at him on his show "Comedy Nighs Bachao."
	Asked if there is a possibility of any collaboration with Kapil in the future, Krushna told PTI, "Yes definitely. People would be waiting to see both of us on stage. I think that would be like Shah Rukh and Salman doing a film together. That would be a lot of fun. That time will definitely come."
	Krushna says as far as standup comedy is concerned, Kapil is number one but it would be interesting to give him tough competition in acting.
	"I want to work with him because he is a ...

Krushna looks forward to collaborate with Kapil Sharma

Actress-turned-director Pooja Bhatt has revealed that a man has been posing as her agent and taking funds from event companies on her behalf.
	The 44-year-old "Jism" filmmaker says she is "horrified" by this incident and plans to take police action against the man named Prashant Malgewar from Solitude Lifestyle Inc.
	"Horrified that a man called Prashant Malgewar-Solitude Lifestyle Inc is masquerading as my agent and taking funds from event co's on my behalf," Pooja tweeted.
	"This is a very DANGEROUS trend. Strict action needs to be taken against Prashant Malgewar(Soulitude Lifestyle Inc) as this amounts to FRAUD. Prashant Malgewar is NOT my agent or representative. He is a fraudster who needs to be booked for claiming he does," she further wrote.
	Pooja wondered how reputed companies could not call the man's bluff and gave him money without even asking for a signed invoice from her.
	"A man walks into a reputed event co's office, claims money on my behalf & no-one there asks for ...

Pooja to file police complaint against man posing as her agent

Hijab-wearing model Halima Aden made her Milan debut during Alberta Ferretti's show which also saw fashion sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid on the runway.
	Clad in a navy-and-black striped belted coat with flared pants styled underneath, the 19-year-old Somali-American walked the runway like a pro, reported New York Post.
	Aden recently signed with the IMG agency and walked the runway at Kanye West's Yeezy Season 5 show during New York Fashion Week earlier this month.
	Ferretti's fashion show comes a day after the model made her fashion magazine cover debut for CR Fashion Book.
	In the magazine, she is interviewed by David Bowie's widow Iman, a fellow Somali fashion icon, and discusses the importance of wearing her hijab on the cover.
	"I always tell (people), 'Just look around you, there are Muslim women who wear it and Muslim women who don't'," she said.
	"We have to break the stereotype. I think often the West does not understand the history and the privilege of wearing a hijab. They ..

Model wearing hijab makes Milan Fashion Week debut

R&B superstar Rihanna has been named the recipient of Harvard University's Humanitarian of the Year Award.
	The 29-year-old singer will accept the Peter J Gomes honour at the Boston, Massachusetts university next week, reported Billboard.
	The Harvard Foundation's director S Allen Counter has revealed Rihanna will be feted for her charitable work with the Clara and Lionel Foundation Scholarship Program, named after her grandmother and grandfather, and her efforts in promoting education.
	"Rihanna has charitably built a state-of- the-art centre for oncology and nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat breast cancer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown, Barbados," he said.
	She will be presented with the award at a Sanders Theatre ceremony on Tuesday.
	The news of her latest accolade comes a day after Rihanna made chart history in the US with her 30th top 10 single. "Love on the Brain" breaks a tie with Michael Jackson for the third most top 10 songs.
	She now has appeared on ...

Rihanna to be honoured by Harvard University scholars

The parents of a 21-year-old found dead in Demi Moore's swimming pool 18 months ago have filed suit against the host of the party, at which the tragedy occurred.
	Jorge and Maria Valle, who son Edenilson Steven Valle drowned at the bash, have also named Betty Wong, the trustee that owns the property in their legal papers. Moore is not named in the complaint, reported New York Daily News.
	They are seeking unspecified damages for wrongful death and negligence.
	The Valles claim party host Larry Hernandez, Moore's assistant, failed to alert guests to the "abundant dangerous conditions at the premises", including the depth of the pool.
	Moore, who was not at home at the time, released a statement shortly after news of the death broke.
	"The loss of a child is an unthinkable tragedy and my heart goes out to this young man's family and friends," she wrote.
	Valle's friends and family have confirmed he did not know how to swim.

Family of man who drowned in Demi Moore's pool files lawsuit

Hollywood star Johnny Depp has accused his former managers of costing him more than USD 6 million in tax penalties and fines as part of their ongoing legal battle.
	The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star sued bosses at The Management Group (TMG) for fraud last month, alleging they mishandled his finances by collecting USD 28 million in fees he never agreed to, repeatedly failing to file his taxes in a timely manner, and loaning roughly USD 10 million of his money without being authorised to do so.
	TMG heads Joel and Robert Mandel fired back with their own complaint, blaming the 53-year-old actor's tendency to live beyond his means for his money issues.
	Depp's lawyer has now filed new papers in the dispute in a bid to have the countersuit dismissed.
	In the documents, the actor provides a string of receipts from America's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) detailing the tax troubles he found himself in from 2000 to 2015 as a result of TMG's alleged "negligence and misconduct".
	According to 

Johnny Depp blames years of tax problems on ex-managers

Yesteryear actress Zeenat Aman has revealed that legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor gave her gold coins when she was signed for "Satyam Shivam Sunadaram".
	During an upcoming episode of TV show "My Life My Story", Zeenat speaks about how she got the role in the 1978 hit film by a look test, which even surprised Kapoor.
	"One fine day I got into the character of Rupa from 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'. He (Raj Kapoor) was surprised to see me in the look of Rupa (referring to the test look she took). He appreciated my passion towards the character, gave me gold coins and singed me for the film," the actress said.
	When Zeenat and Kapoor were shooting for "Vakil Babu", the filmmaker was writing the script of "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" during their shoot breaks, and he would often talk about the movie to her, specially Rupa's character.
	"Raj ji used to talk very passionately and intensely about Rupa's character. He would often tell me about how Rupa would do certain things and those conversations ..

When Raj Kapoor gave gold coins to Zeenat Aman!

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is reportedly planning a Broadway musical about her own life.
	The "Maid in Manhattan" actress has been in contact with famous theater director Jerry Mitchell to discuss the musical play, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"Jennifer has been in contact with two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell," a source said, before adding, "They are talking about turning her incredible life story into a big Broadway musical, using her hit songs."
	The source also spilled the beans on the possible plot of the Broadway musical.
	"It will start as a poor kid growing up in the Bronx and taking the 6 train into Manhattan. It will follow her early beginnings as a dancing Fly Girl before going on to become a superstar," the insider revealed.

Jennifer Lopez to bring her life story to Broadway

Kristen Stewart, who has been starring in indie films in the past few years, is now back with a big studio as she is in talks to play a lead role in Fox's adventure thriller "Underwater".
	Described as an underwater "Armageddon", the film will follow an underwater scientific crew that, after facing an earthquake, are forced to go on a dangerous journey for survival. Stewart is expected to play a jaded and hardened crew member, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Will Eubank ("The Signal") is attached to serve behind the lens. Production is scheduled to begin in March in New Orleans.
	Post "Twilight", Kristen Stewart ditched big-budget movies in favour of small ones. In 2016 alone, she had at least five films like "Anesthesia", "Certain Women", "Personal Shopper", "Cafe Society" and "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk".

Kristen Stewart to star in thriller 'Underwater'

Sean Kingston and Migos have reportedly been involved in a huge and violent fight.
	Quavo, Takeoff and Offset of the hip hop group Migos allegedly beat the 27-year-old singer up in Las Vegas, reported TMZ.
	The incident happened at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas during the annual Agenda Show. The brawl reportedly broke out over an argument involving rapper Soulja Boy.
	The three members of Migos then "beat Sean badly, allegedly kicking him and stomping on his head."
	Law enforcement confirmed someone from Sean's entourage whipped out a gun and fired it once, but luckily no one got hit.
	The guy in question was held by on-site security until Vegas Metro P.D. Officers could come and take him away. However, both the "Call Casting" hitmaker and the "Eenie Meenie" singer were nowhere to be found when the cops finally arrived on scene.
	Despite the accusations that Migos had beaten Sean badly, the hip hop group was allegedly not wanted by the cops. But they're still ...

Sean Kingston involved in bar brawl

Jimmy Kimmel, who for the last 14 years has spent 70 hours a week toiling away on his ABC late-night talk show, has said he is considering retirement.
	For his show, Kimmel, 49, rewrites his own monologues and extensively researches on his guests.
	He said when his contract expires in the fall of 2019, he has thought about retiring from the show that turned him into a household name, reported Variety.
	"I know I will do the show for another three years. It's possible that will be it. My wife's pregnant. At a certain point, I'd like to have a little more free time. I have very little free time as it is," Kimmel said.
	"I think this job is a grind, and best-cast scenario, a marathon. I want to go out on my own terms. If I ever feel like we're repeating ourselves, I think it's a good indication that it's time."
	He added, "I will miss it when I go. Television is changing quickly. I get a lot of offers to do a lot of different things.

Jimmy Kimmel considering retirement from late-night TV

Yvonne Strahovski, best known for her role as CIA Agent Sarah Walker on NBC series "Chuck", is in talks to join the upcoming new take on "The Predator".
	Jacob Tremblay and Boyd Holbrook are already on board the project.
	According to The Hollywood Reporter, Strahovski is in final talks to play the mother of Jacob Tremblay's character, a troubled boy who is accidentally drawn into the conflict with the fierce alien creatures by her ex-husband (played by "Logan" star Boyd Holbrook).
	Shane Black directs and co-writes the reboot. The production begins in Vancouver. Yvonne Strahovski, Jacob Tremblay and Boyd Holbrook are joined by Keegan-Michael Key, Trevante Rhodes, Thomas Jane, Alfie Allen and Olivia Munn.
	The revamped version is slated to hit theatres across the nation starting February 9, 2018.

Yvonne Strahovski joins 'The Predator' reboot

Singer Celine Dion feels stronger since the death of her husband Rene Angelil as she believes he will always be with her.
	The talent manager passed away in January 2016 aged 73 after having suffered from throat cancer since 2013, and the 48-year-old singer has said she feels her late husband will always be with her, and now feels like the leader of the family, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	The "Power of Love" hitmaker, who shared sons Rene-Charles, 16, and six year old twins Nelson and Eddy with Rene said: "When he left, he came inside of all of my kids' hearts and mine, he gave the rest of his 50 percent for me to be complete, to continue the rest of my life, to feel strong and to believe that I can still do this and he will always be with me.
	"I feel stronger. He gave me the rest of him. I feel stronger, I step forward. I say what I mean, I mean what I say. I stand up for my kids and I feel like I'm the leader of the family."
	And the 'My Heart Will Go On' singer said her ...

Celine Dion stronger since husband's death

Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" may be heading towards Netflix, which apparently offered USD 105 million for a full buyout of the film.
	The news comes in as a development after the movie's Mexican financier, Gaston Pavlovich of Fabrica de Cine fell out, two sources involved with the project told Deadline.
	It is out in the open STX, which tied to Fabrica de Cine, had already signed agreements with all output partners to the tune of USD 50 mn, with about USD 40 million more accumulated in tax credits and incentives.
	The mediation went on late and later in the evening, it was at Paramount Pictures, which still has its USD 15 million deal from domestic rights.
	To be able to move the venture to the popular online-streaming portal, many deals would have to be brought under the light legally, which has not happened yet, but it would be easier for domestic to move over to Netflix.
	The film is based on the deathbed story of mob hitman Frank Sheeran (DeNiro), who claims to have had ...

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