The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has penned a 75,000 word memoir but has refused to publish it, according to writer and publisher John Blake.
	It is also claimed by Blake that he has the manuscript kept in a "secret hiding place", reported NME magazine.
	Blake said that it was written in late '70s when Jagger was paid an advance of 1 million pounds, which he eventually gave back.
	It offers an "extraordinary insight" into the singer and "shows a quieter, more watchful Mick than the fast-living caricature."
	Jagger initially found it difficult to write the book, Blake claimed, because "all the years of drugs and debauchery had addled his brain so badly that he could not remember anything."
	When the book was finished in the early '80s, it was rejected by publishers because "it was light on sex and drugs".
	Blake goes on to describe the memoir as "a little masterpiece," adding that it's "a perfectly preserved time capsule written when the Stones had produced all their greatest ...

Mick Jagger writes memoir but won't publish it

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A new Oscars advertisement has been unveiled which features host Jimmy Kimmel getting ready in front of a mirror as Morgan Freeman narrates, calling him a "man on the precipice of hosting the Oscars."
	Freeman continues, saying the hosting gig will either be "an opportunity to be the toast of the town" or a "chance to bomb so fantastically, everywhere he goes people would say, 'Look at sucky sucko - he had his shot, and man, did he blow it in front of billions', according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Kimmel's eyebrows furrow, and he tells Freeman, who is standing right next to him, that his words aren't exactly encouraging.
	"Well, fine," replies the actor. "Do your own damn pep talk."
	The Oscars will be held on February 26.

Jimmy Kimmel gets pep talk from Morgan Freeman in new Oscar ad

Hollywood star George Clooney is "nervous" about becoming a father to twins but is thoroughly excited about Amal's pregnancy.
	The 55-year-old star is expecting twins with his lawyer wife and is a little anxious about the whole thing, reported People magazine.
	"George is excited but nervous. He is excited about the kids, but also has the normal amount of nerves that come with being parents...
	"Amal strikes me as someone who'll be a fantastic mother. Intelligent, loving, funny, smart, nurturing. She doesn't seem someone who will let kids get away with being Hollywood children," a source said.
	The couple had been planning for a family for a little while.
	"Amal stopped traveling for dangerous missions months ago. George knows how brilliant Amal is in her work and how nurturing of a person she is. He knows she will be a wonderful mother ...
	"(George had previously) hinted that he might be taking some time off. That would be very rare for him, but now it all adds up. He's going to be .

George Clooney nervous about fatherhood

Actress Ashley Greene says she doesn't want her wedding to be "negative or stressful".
	The "Twilight Saga" actress, whose longtime boyfriend Paul Khoury proposed her during a trip to New Zealand in December, said they aren't planning to get married soon, reported People magazine.
	"We're definitely not rushing the engagement. I think the biggest thing for us is that we don't want any part of this to be negative or stressful. We're going to figure it out as we go.
	"I'm sure my mother is already planning. But we're not going to be doing anything soon," Greene said.
	The 29-year-old star, who previously dated Joe Jonas, has no doubt Paul is the man for her.
	"He's always extremely romantic.The great thing about him and I is that we have a great open line of communication about where we are, what we want and where we want to go in the future. So I feel like we're kind of going along this path that feels right for us," she said.

Ashley Greene wants her wedding to be stress free

Actor Edgar Ramirez has said his "Gold" co-star Matthew McConaughey is the best person to work with.
	The 39-year-old actor, who plays businessman Kenny Wells in the film, said the Oscar-winning actor is the most generous man he has ever worked with, reported Contactmusic.
	"Matthew's the best partner you can ever have in a movie', he said. 'He's the best colleague, it's incredible how generous he is, he's the best partner you can wish for. He's been so generous and open and committed and he is by far one of the most generous men I have ever met, not only in my career but in general in my life.
	"He's a very generous person, and very open and very giving and always up for the challenge to experiment, to try new things. He's very courageous," Ramirez said.
	Ramirez stars as geologist Michael Acosta in "Gold," a story based on the 1993 Bre-X mining scandal, and tells the story of a down-and-out businessman who thinks he is struck gold - literally - in the jungles of Borneo, Indonesia. ..

McConaughey the best partner to work with: Edgar Ramirez

Singer Joe Jonas says he tries "not to obsess" over rumours about his ex-girlfriends.
	The DNCE frontman, who is currently dating "Game of Thrones" actress Sophie Turner and has previously been in relationship with Ashley Greene, Demi Lovato and Gigi Hadid, said he finds it strange that people are interested in his personal life, reported Female First.
	"It kind of comes with what you do. I think you never get used to it. You get a little better at it when there's rumours or you have to deal with random drama--(like) old exes that are dating somebody new.
	"I try to just focus on the good stuff and not obsess over it. It's not as bad as it used to be," Jonas said.
	The "Cake by the Ocean" hitmaker said he is happy for Lovato, who he dated in 2010, and her new boyfriend.
	"On the Demi thing, I see she's happy and I'm happy for her. I met Bomba. He's a good guy.

I try not to obsess over rumours: Joe Jonas

The television rights of the documentary made on the life of legendary singer-actor David Bowie have been sold officially.
	HBO has acquired permission to air the film titled, "David Bowie: The Last Five Years" on American TV, reported Variety.
	Francis Whately has both directed and produced the film, which is based on Bowie's last two albums and Broadway musical, offering new insights into the final five years of his life.
	The doc, which will be aired this summer, will include "Ziggy Stardust" singer's rarely-seen interviews, archival footage, audio from the recording sessions for albums like 'The Next Day' and 'Blackstar'.
	Recently, Bowie posthumously won five Grammys for his final album 'Blackstar'.

TV rights of David Bowie documentary sold

At a time when lot of actresses like Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra are lending their voice to songs in their films, singer Neeti Mohan feels heroines have little knowledge of 'sur' and rhythm as compared to professional artists.
	"Every artist has an expression and they have full rights to express themselves be it through singing. When actresses sing it promotes their movies in a big way. They have a liking towards music but they have a very basic knowledge of beats and rhythm and sur," "Neeti told PTI.
	The "Ishq Wala Love" singer thinks one can't compare an actress and a professional singer as both are different.
	"I enjoy when I hear actresses sing. But at the same time I know its just for a movie and singers have to entertain a live audience. So there's a difference and I totally support both."
	Neeti is seen as one of the judges on the second season of singing reality show "The Voice India".
	"This is the second time I am a part of the show and I am very happy. 

Actresses only have basic knowledge of rhythm and 'sur': Neeti

Actress Emma Watson became a life coach to the commuters at New York's Grand Central Terminal.
	The 26-year-old actress gave out advice to the passengers via an iPad for an amount of USD 2, reported People magazine.
	The "Beauty and the Beast" actress appeared on a screen in a makeshift advice booth, which had an "Advice From Emma Eatson USD 2" banner on the top.
	Writer Derek Blasberg helped Watson carry out the social experiment which allowed strangers to (almost) speak face-to-face with Watson when they asked her various questions about life and love.

Emma Watson gives out life advice at Grand Central for USD 2

Actor Joe Manganiello has revealed that his wife Sofia Vergara was his biggest celebrity crush.
	The 40-year-old actor gushed about his better-half while promoting his new animated movie, "Smurfs: The Lost Village", reported People magazine.
	"I actually got married to my celebrity crush, my wife Sofia," Manganiello said.
	The couple got married in November 2015 and celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary on a two-week trip to Bora Bora.
	Earlier at the SAG Awards, the "Modern Family" actress shared how they still "feel like we're newlyweds".

Sofia Vergara was husband Joe Manganiello's celebrity crush

Actress Emma Stone has revealed her all-time favourite moment from the movies.
	The 28-year-old actress has spilled the beans on the instance which makes the "La La Land" star feel alive in front of the movie screen, reported People magazine.
	"The 'I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore' speech in 'Network'," said Stone.
	She also goes on to explain the reason she loved it, "When he comes in from all of the rain in his trench coat and just really becomes the mad prophet of the airwaves."
	Stone also revealed her must-have snack when she goes to the movies.
	"Milk Duds in my popcorn. So you eat them at the same time and you get a great salty to sweet ratio," said the actress.
	Stone has been nominated for best actress at the Oscars, which will air on February 26.

Emma Stone reveals her all-time favourite movie moment

Actress Constance Zimmer has been roped in for a guest role on comedy "Angie Tribeca".
	The "UnReal" star will play a hard-nosed NYPD detective with a neurotic side in the TBS comedy, and her role has been described as "juicy," reported Variety.
	The episode date has not been set yet, but "Angie Tribeca" but the third season is set to debut sometime this year.
	The series created by Nancy and Steve Carell, and starring Rashida Jones is a satire of police procedural shows.

Constance Zimmer to guest star on 'Angie Tribeca'

YouTube star and author Hannah Hart is all set to star in an untitled LGBTQ romantic comedy.
	The 30-year-old actress, who starred in and co-produced Lionsgate's "Dirty 30" along side Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart has signed a deal with the production house for the show, reported Variety.
	"Working with Lionsgate has been such a positive experience - one of the best! I'm extremely pleased to be partnering with them as I continue my journey into film..." said Hannah.
	The actress who has starred in YouTube's weekly series "My Drunk Kitchen" since 2011, will also executive produce films with the studios.

YouTube star Hannah Hart to star in LGBTQ rom-com

"Game of Thrones" actress Natalie Dormer along with Yael Stone and Lola Bessis is set to star in Australian period drama "Picnic At Hanging Rock".
	Dormer will star as English headmistress Mrs Hester Appleyard; Stone is Miss Dora Lumley, mistress of Deportment and Bible Studies and Bessis plays Mademoiselle Dianne de Poitiers, mistress of French Conversation, Music and Dance, all teachers at the Appleyard College for Young Ladies.
	The limited series, based on Joan Lindsay's iconic Australian novel of the same name, revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three schoolgirls and one teacher at Hanging Rock in rural Victoria on Valentine's Day 1900, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Also joining the teaching cast are Anna McGahan and Sybilla Budd while the students are being played by Lily Sullivan, Madeleine Madden, Samara Weaving, Ruby Rees  and Inez Curro.

Natalie Dormer to star in 'Picnic At Hanging Rock'

Rapper Nick Cannon says he and ex-wife Mariah Carey are able to co-parent their kids properly as the keep their egos aside.
	The 36-year-old musician, who has five-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with Carey, said their kids are their priority, reported ET online.
	"You put the kids first. But then when you understand that you have unconditional love for these human beings and you want the best existence for them, then you put whatever differences you may have had aside.
	"A lot of times, when you think about breakups in relationships, it's usually over ego. And if you can remove your ego from that, and make it about your loved ones, that's what it's all about," Cannon said.
	The former "America's Got Talent" judge had earlier said that he won't let his celebrity status influence his children's career paths.

Key to co-parenting is to remove your ego, says Nick Cannon

Singer Michelle Branch is all set to make a comeback with her first solo album after a hiatus of 15 years.
	 The 33-year-old musician is returning to music with "Hopeless Romantic", which will release on April 7, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	The new album is inspired both by Branch's divorce from her husband of 11 years, Teddy Landau and her new relationship with the Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney.
	Carney has also co-written and produced the new set.
	Branch, who shared the lead single today, said, "The song is about the push and pull of a romantic relationship. There's always a kind of fear when you're entering a relationship with someone...

Michelle Branch returns to music scene after 15 years hiatus

"The Young Pope" star James Cromwell will feature in the "Jurassic World" sequel.
	The Universal studio has not revealed the details of the character to be played by the 77-year-old actor yet, reported Variety.
	Cromwell will team up with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, who reprise their roles, along with Toby Jones and Justice Smith.
	The shooting of the film begins next month with director J A Bayona.
	"Jurassic World" helmer Colin Trevorrow has penned the script along with Derek Connolly.
	The untitled project is slated for release on June 22, 2018.

James Cromwell to star in 'Jurassic World' sequel

Legendary rock 'n' roll artist Bruce Springsteen made a fan's dream come true when he invited him to jam with him.
	The 67-year-old musician called upon Nathan Testa onstage after he saw a sign by his fan in the audience to play his song "Growin' Up", when he was performing at Australia's Brisbane Entertainment Center, reported Billboard.
	"You know it on guitar?" Springsteen asked, then said "Come on up."
	The singer's guitar tech Kevin Buell handed an acoustic guitar to Testa and the two shared a microphone to play the iconic song from Springsteen's 1973 debut album, 'Greetings From Asbury Park'.
	Springsteen also shared some pearls of wisdom with his young fan, "Before we continue, a lesson. When I was your age, I got my first guitar. I brought it home. I realised, it wasn't about how well you played it, but how good you looked doing it. So I got in front of the mirror and I tried some different poses.

Bruce Springsteen jams on 'Growin' Up' with fan

Disabled models made their debut on the London Fashion Week catwalk today -- "about time", as one campaigner put it.
	Amputee Jack Eyers, who wears a prosthetic leg, and Kelly Knox, who was born with no left forearm, took to the runway for luxury British label Teatum Jones.
	"It's important to get people to reconsider our relationship with the body in the luxury fashion sector," Catherine Teatum, one half of the design duo, told AFP backstage.
	"When you think there was a time when models of colour weren't cast for shows, that's bonkers! So we feel a little bit like that now."
	The collection, which opened five days of shows in London, featured oversized coats and dresses, reconstructed with sheer layers, eyeleted seams and ties around the waist and legs.
	Dubbed "The Body", it took as inspiration the work of artist Hans Bellmer, who created mutated doll forms in protest at the cult of the perfect body in what would become Nazi Germany.
	"As a brand we've always been inspired by human 

Disabled models make London Fashion Week debut

Looking back at the evolution of Urdu over a span of eight centuries, popular poet Gulzar today emphasised on the need to revive the script of the language.
	The award-winning lyricist, who was speaking at the inaugural session of Jashn-e-Rekhta, said that even though the language "has evolved continuously, it is the Urdu script that needs to be saved".
	"You don't find 18th or 19th century Urdu anymore, but what we are speaking today, Hindustani, is actually Urdu. It has evolved with time, by absorbing words from other languages. Even in Pakistan, Urdu is influenced by Pashto, Sindhi and Punjabi.
	"While Urdu is expanding its reach, I feel the Urdu script is shrinking and losing its place. And we need to support and preserve it now," he said.
	Talking about his love for Urdu, Gulzar noted that it was the only language that was capable of "turning strangers into friends".
	"If a girl says two words in Urdu, you wish you could marry her," he quipped.
	The three-day festival celebrating 

Urdu script needs to be preserved: Gulzar

Actress Nicole Kidman has revealed she was once engaged to her "Big Little Lies" co-star Zoe Kravitz's father, rocker Lenny Kravitz.
	The 49-year-old actress said she dated Lenny in 2003, reported People magazine.
	"Well, I knew Zoe because I was engaged to her father. It's all in the family! I love Lenny; he's a great guy," Kidman said.
	Engagement rumors surrounded the Oscar winning stars' romance in the early 2000s after she divorced Tom Cruise.
	The Oscar-winning actress had previously admitted to being engaged between Cruise and her current husband Keith Urban.

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