"Deadpool 2" writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese have talked about the possibility of Deadpool/Wolverine crossover, saying actor Ryan Reynolds is trying hard to make it happen".
	Reynolds, 40, who portrayed the antihero Deadpool in the 2016 superhero film, has often expressed his enthusiasm to collaborate with his longtime friend and actor Hugh Jackman, known for his long-running role as Wolverine in X-Men film series.
	The writer duo has now suggested that Deadpool and Wolverine can actually share screen in a brand new project, reported AceShowbiz.
	"It would be amazing to have Hugh resurrect Wolverine in the 'Deadpool' universe," said Wernick.
	"And again, Ryan's making a hard push to make that happen, and hopefully the public gets behind it and we can all convince Hugh to put the claws on one more time."
	However, Reese later explained that creating the crossover can be tricky.
	Considering "Deadpool 2" will possibly be followed with "Deadpool 3" and "X-Force", he wonders whether .

'Deadpool 2' writers hint at Deadpool/Wolverine crossover

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Before starting the shoot for Oscar-nominated "Lion", director Garth Davis made a trip to India to retrace Saroo Brierley's steps as he felt he had to be completely honest in telling the "powerful" true story of a man searching for his roots.
	Davis, in the country for the premiere in Mumbai, hopes that people in India embrace the film. It releases in India on February 24. He is also keeping his "fingers crossed" for the Oscars where the film is nominated in six categories, including the best picture.
	"It is a beautiful story and something that deserved to be told. I am very proud that it has been loved by so many. I hope India embraces it too. I have a deep affection for India mainly because of its people. They touch you in ways you don't really forget," Davis told PTI in an interview over phone from Mumbai.
	"Lion" is about a young Indian boy who gets separated from his brother and mother when he ends up 1,000 miles away from his home, lost at a railway station in Kolkata.
	He ...

Hope India embraces 'Lion', it's a beautiful story: Garth Davis

With Donald Trump coming to power in the US, there is a big uncertainty about the future of immigrants in the country but Indian-origin model-actress- author Padma Lakshmi says she does not feel "threatened by the political situation" and is rather shocked by the current administration.
	Recently President Trump signed the executive order to suspend entry of refugees to the US for 120 days, and imposed an indefinite ban on refugees from Syria. A 90-day ban was also placed on citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
 	Lakshmi, who was born in Chennai, moved to to the US with her mother in her growing up years, says she feels protective for those in vulnerable situation.
 	"I personally don't feel threatened. However, I do feel protective of those who are in more vulnerable positions than I am. When immigrants sacrifice a lot to come to the US to make a better life for themselves, they usually really want to be there," Lakshmi 

Not threatened by current situation in Trump's US:Padma Lakshmi

Pallett, a popular Iranian fusion band, that was planning another US tour for this summer after doing successful shows in New York, San Francisco and other cities earlier in the country, has put their concerts on hold due to President Donald Trump's immigration ban.
	Trump signed the executive order on Friday to suspend entry of refugees to the US for 120 days, and imposed an indefinite ban on refugees from Syria. A 90-day ban was also placed on citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries, including Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
	Venues are often booked months in advance, and it can also take months to get visas, says Shari Rezai, the group's US promoter, reported Variety.
	"The process needs to happen now," said Rezai, who still hopes the ban will be revoked and she can get back to business.
	But the pace of events has left her feeling distressed.
	"We can't believe this is happening in the US. Every day is more bad news, more bad news. It's just insane. ...

Iranian band puts US gigs on hold due to Trump travel ban

Actors Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn will star together in crime thriller "Dragged Across Concrete", which will is based on police brutality.
	The duo will play cops who are suspended for practicing strong-arm tactics, when a video incriminating them goes viral, reported Variety.
	The film will be directed by S Craig Zahler.
	Talking about how he puts the lead actors in trouble through his writing, Zahler said "he is absolutely thrilled to have Mel and Vince agree to play the lead roles".
	Vaughn also starred in another Zahler-directed film called "Brawl in Cell Block 99", alongside Jennifer Carpenter and Don Johnson.
	Recently, Vaughn starred as a sergeant in "Hacksaw Bridge", which was directed by Gibson.
	The film has received six Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director.

Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn to star together as cops

"The Diary of a Teenage Girl" star Bel Powley has joined Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey in "White Boy Rick".
	The 24-year-old British actress will essay the role of a drug addict in the Yann Demange directorial, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	McConaughey, 47, is leading the ensemble cast that includes Bruce Dern, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Rory Cochrane.
	"White Boy Rick" is a true-life story of Richard Wershe Jr who became an undercover informant at the age of 14 before becoming a major dealer until he was arrested at age 17.
	However, the actor who will play Wershe has not yet been cast.
	Scott Franklin and John Lesher are producing the drama, along with Julie Yorn and Darren Aronofsky.

Bel Powley to play McConaughey's daughter in 'White Boy Rick'

Actor Keanu Reeves is all geared up to star in thriller "Siberia".
	The 52-year-old actor will play an American diamond trader trying to sell blue diamonds of suspicious origin to buyers in Russia, reported Variety.
	The film has been helmed by Matthew Ross, made his directorial debut with "Frank & Lola", which premiered at Sundance Film Festival last year.
	The shooting for the movie will begin later this year.
	Reeves will also be seen in Netflix's anorexia drama, "To The Bone", starring Lilly Collins in the lead.
	He will also star in the action film "John Wick: Chapter 2", reuniting with "The Matrix" co-star Laurence Fishburne for the first time. The film releases on February 10.

Keanu Reeves to appear in romantic thriller 'Siberia'

Actress Priyanka Chopra has made a heartfelt appeal to bring the world's attention to the abysmal state of child rights.
	The 34-year-old actress posted a short video on Twitter highlighting the woes of troubled children across the globe and captioned it as, "I NEED YOU..."
	Priyanka said, "Forty-eight million children across the world are going through terrible conflicts and disasters. They need you."
	The "Quantico" actress urged her fans and followers to visit UNICEF's link Humanitarian Action plan for Children for 2017 and to extend their support in helping these children in the time of ordeal.
	The actress added that this issue requires world's urgent attention because "every action counts".
	Priyanka was recently announced as UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador to promote child rights.
	She shared the stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York with renowned personalities such as David Beckham, Orlando Bloom, Jackie Chan and Millie Bobby Brown.

Priyanka Chopra's emotional appeal for child rights

India-born Australian businessman Saroo Brierley, on whose life Oscar nominated movie "Lion" is made, says superstar Shah Rukh Khan would be the apt choice if ever a Bollywood movie is made on him.
	"Lion", starring Dev Patel and based on Saroo's book "A Long Way Home", has received six Oscar nominations at the 89th Academy Awards.
	"I am OK for a Bollywood film to be made (on my life). It can be made into a sensational Bollywood masala film. If ever a Hindi film is made, Shah Rukh Khan can do it (my part). Among the actress (to play my love interest) Deepika Padukone or Aishwarya Rai Bachchan or Preity Zinta would be apt," Saroo told PTI.
	But he clarifies that as of now there are no offers from B-Town to make a film so far.
	"I am a fan of Hindi films. I have a collection of 300 Hindi films and one of my favourite films is 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'," added Saroo.
	"Lion" is based on the true story of a young Indian boy who gets separated from his brother and mother when he ends up 1,000 .

Saroo wants SRK to play him if a Hindi remake is made of 'Lion'

Singer-songwriter Adam Levine will be decorated with a star on the the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
	The Maroon 5 vocalist and "The Voice" coach is all set to receive the 2,601st star on the Walk of Fame on February 10, reported Billboard.
	"Adam Levine fans have been patiently waiting for this day," Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said in a statement.
	The dedication ceremony will include speeches by "The Voice" co-judge Blake Shelton and legendary rock star Sammy Hagar.

Adam Levine to receive a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Actress Drew Barrymore is sure that she will not use botox to maintain her beauty anytime soon.
	In an interview with New York Times, the 41-year-old actress opened up about her beauty routine.
	Barrymore said that since her dermatologist Dr Roy Geronemus knows that she is not going to try "anything beyond lasers", he doesn't even bother talking about it.
	"He did suggest some fillers the last time I was there. I was like: 'Not happening, Dr G! Talk to me in 10 years'," the "Going The Distance" star said.
	She added that she remains makeup free for "90 per cent of my life".

Won't go for needles for at least 10 years: Drew Barrymore

Singer-actress Lea Michele pured her heart out about how breaking up in a relationship takes a toll on people.
	The 30-year-old songstress performed some songs from her upcoming album "Places" during a concert in Santa Monica, reported E! News.
	The "Scream Queens" star also sang, "Sentimental Memories" and then went on to say, "Break-ups suck. But they're also OK if it's what it's meant to be."
	Talking about her new album, Lea said that she has sung about "all different kinds of love" this time.
	"For me, for people that know me, they know that when I love someone, I just kind of put my whole heart into it and everything. I cross countries for people," Lea said.

When Lea Michele sang about how 'break-ups suck'

Singer Beyonce Knowles is expecting twins with husband Jay Z.
	The 35-year-old songstress took to Instagram to share the news with her fans, alongside a photo of herself cradling her growing baby bump, reported People magazine.
	"We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over," Beyonce said revealed that she's pregnant with twins this time.
	She added on behalf of her family, "We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters."
	Beyonce and Jay Z were married in 2008 and already have a five-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.

Beyonce expecting twins with Jay Z

Actor Arshad Warsi says contrary to the perception, he has been promoting Akshay Kumar-starrer Jolly LLB 2, which is a sequel to his own 2012 comedy.
	When director Subhash Kapoor announced "Jolly LLB 2" with the "Rustom" star, Arshad had said that he was replaced by a "bigger movie star" as the studio wanted it that way.
	Now, that the movie is nearing its release, Arshad was again asked how he felt that his hit film moved ahead with a new hero.
	"Don't put salt on my wounds! Jokes apart, I am very happy for Akshay. I am sure he and the team have done a great job. He and I keep talking about it. In fact, I am even promoting the film in my own way. I am yet to watch it but I am really excited about its release," Arshad told reporters.
	The 48-year-old actor was speaking at the Indian premiere of Oscar-nominated film, "Lion" last night.
	"I like films, and hence I am in this profession. But in Hollywood films, the level of honesty is high. So it's always fun to watch that," he ...

Akshay and I keep talking about Jolly LLB 2: Arshad Warsi

Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji has refuted media reports that his upcoming movie with best friend Ranbir Kapoor is a superhero drama.
	Ranbir and actress Alia Bhatt are coming together for the first time in Ayan's next directorial venture, which has often been called the remake of Hollywood superhero comedy, "Deadpool".
	"A lot of people have been saying that it is a superhero film. But it's not. It's in fact, a modern-day romantic fantasy," Ayan told reporters here.
	The filmmaker also revealed that he will be shooting the movie in August, once Ranbir is done working on Sanjay Dutt biopic.
	"Ranbir won't do this film and Dutt simultaneously. He has already begun shooting for Dutt and it should be done by August. That's when I will start with him and Alia Bhatt."
	Ayan was speaking at the premiere of Oscar-nominated film, "Lion".
	At the event, the filmmaker was also asked for his reaction to the attack on director Sanjay Leela Bhansali allegedly by members of Karni Sena, who have a problem ..

Next with Ranbir not superhero film: Ayan Mukerji

Australian drama "Lion", starring Dev Patel, received thunderous applause at its Indian premiere here.
	Except for Dev, the screening, arranged by Jio MAMI Film Club with Star last night, was attended by its cast and crew including director Garth Davis, Priyanka Bose, Deepti Naval, Tannishtha Chatterjee and child actor Sunny Pawar.
	Based on the non-fiction book "A Long Way Home" by Saroo Brierley, "Lion" has received six Oscar nominations at the 89th Academy Awards.
	"Nothing excites me more to be back in India. This is the heart and home of the story. This is not just the home of Saroo but it's also the home to some very special cast and crew who made this film. I wouldn't have done this without you. The Oscar nominations are your nominations," Garth said at the premiere.
	The film is based on the true story of a five-year-old Indian boy who gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home.
	He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in ...

Dev Patel's 'Lion' garners praise at Indian premiere

Besides her earthen, rustic voice, Sona Mohapatra is also known for making a statement with her flamboyant outfits and the singer says she only wears clothes that have a personality of their own.
	The "Naina" singer says as a live performer it is very important to choose the correct outfits.
	"I am a flamboyant person and I think personality is something you should be proud of. As a live performer I am always very excited by clothes that speak the language of their own," Sona told PTI on the sidelines of Lakme Fashion Week.
 	The 40-year-old singer says her fashion choices often land her in the worst dressed lists but she isn't bothered by it as she does not belive in conforming to fashion trends.
 	"For me as someone who goes on stage everyday I want my clothes to have a personality of their own. I mix and match my clothes. Most fashion blogs write me off and they find me very confusing. But I do not want to conform to fashion norms. I want to do my own," she says.
 	"The world needs 

Don't believe in conforming to fashion norms: Sona

Tamanaah Bhatia believes her acting has not been highlighted in all the four Hindi films that she has done so far and says her next would see her in a performance-oriented role.
 	The 27-year-old actress is a prominent face in Tamil and Telegu films and her Bollywood projects include "Himmatwala", "Humshakals", "Entertainment" and the latest "Tutak Tutak Tutiya".
	But in all these films Tamanaah hardly got a chance to show her acting prowess.
 	"I am listening to a lot of Hindi scripts now and hopefully I am going to make an announcement soon once I lock in the script. Till now whatever Hindi films I have done, my performance was not highlighted. The film that I am signing now will be more performance based," Tamanaah told PTI on the sidelines of Lakme Fashion Week here.
	The actress is now focusing all her attention to the release of the second part of SS Rajamouli's magnum opus "Baahubali".
 	 She will be reprising her role of Avanthika, the rebellious warrior in the second part and 

Tamanaah's next Hindi film to be performance oriented

He may be just in the fifth year of his Bollywood career but Varun Dhawan already has his eyes set on the kind of films that the Khans do and he says just like them he also wants to star in projects which appeal to pan-Indian audiences.
 	The 29-year-old actor has done only Bollywood potboilers barring "Badlapur" and he consciously chooses the "masala" films because those are what people from all across the country can watch irrespective of states.
	"It is conscious decision for me (to do masala films). We need our films to do well. And commercial films don't only mean masala. Commercial films also mean that they are films that everyone in the country can watch -  people in Bihar can watch it, people in Maharashtra can watch it, people all over the country can watch it," Varun told reporters during an interview on the sidelines of Lakme Fashion Week.
 	"Sometimes we forget that in our country there are so many other people who are living and might have different preference. I am just .

Like the Khans, I want to do films for whole country: Varun

Singer James Blunt says his life will not be as fun as it used to be without 'Star Wars' icon Carrie Fisher.
	The 41-year-old singer/songwriter struck up a friendship with Fisher after his ex-girlfriend Dixie Chassay, whose family are long-time friends of the Hollywood star, introduced them, reported Female First.
	Blunt says Fisher's passing at the age of 60 last year came as a huge shock to him and he still has not quite processed the loss of his pal.
	"She was just the most incredible person. She was a hugely bright person and her brain just jumped between subjects and she was an incredible writer and comedian in her own way. Life will definitely not be as much fun now that she's not around," the singer said.
	Fisher suffered a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles and died on December 27.

Life won't be as fun without Carrie Fisher, says James Blunt

Singer David Foster has opened up about life as a single man after splitting from his fourth wife, Yolanda Hadid, in December 2015.
	The 67-year-old Canadian musician says being single is a "powerful feeling," reported E! online.
	"I tend to go from marriage to marriage-leaving one wife for another. This is the first time in my adult life that I've been single. It's a very powerful feeling, but I'm not used to it.
	"Someone said to me recently that you need to be very careful about the person you pick to spend the rest of your life with. It's kind of weird that I'm hearing that now and thinking, 'Oh, right'," Foster said.
	Last year in December, the singer was linked to supermodel Christie Brinkley after the pair stepped out together in New York City.
	Foster did not address the romance rumors, but admitted that he has not introduced his daughters to any new girlfriends in the past year.

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