Actresses Suki Waterhouse, Odessa Young, Hari Nef and Abra are set to star in the thriller "Assassination Nation".
	The story follows four teenage girls in a small suburb who become the focus of unwanted, world-wide media attention after their personal information is leaked by an anonymous hacker, reported Variety.
	"Wizard of Lies" director Sam Levinson is helming from his own screenplay.
	Foxtail Entertainment co-founders and partners Matthew Malek and Anita Gou along with Phantom Four partners David Goyer and Kevin Turen are producing the project.
	"Odessa, Hari, Abra and Suki are great, rising talents who all come from different backgrounds and collectively make up a cast that is young, diverse and powerful - all things we want this film to reflect.
	"What attracted both of us to the project was it's bold depiction of teenagers, not as vapid or distracted but rather engaged and determined to navigate the complexities of this new world. It tackles issues of shaming, mob mentality, .

Suki Waterhouse,Odessa Young to star in 'Assassination Nation'

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Actor James Franco says he is not good when it comes to being romantic.
	The "Spring Breakers" said he is not good with relationships as he is not able to master the art of sweeping a potential partner off their feet with a "grand gesture," reported ET online.
	I've been pretty bad in the romance department. I think I'm a caring guy, but the grand gestures I'm not great at. I need to put more work into it," Franco said.
	While the actor is not having any positive things happening in his love life, his brother Dave is set to wed Alison Brie next year and Franco is looking forward to it.
	"He's supposed to get married in February. I think he's so casual about it.

James Franco is 'pretty bad' with relationships

Actor Denzel Washington says the reason for his successful marriage to wife Pauletta is tying the knot with someone who "knows about love".
	The 61-year-old actor and his wife Pauletta, who are together since past 33 years, share four children, John, 32, Katia, 29, and 25-year-old twins Malcolm and Olivia, reported Female First.
	"I didn't know everything there was to know about love, but I married a woman who did and how to share that," Washington said.
	The actor will next be seen in drama movie "Fences".

Denzel Washington's secret to successful marriage

Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke says he is doing his best to stay healthy so he can live until he is 100.
	The 91-year-old actor does not feel "old" and is "working on" to live to see the milestone birthday in 2025, reported Female First.
	"I would like to live to be 100. I'm working on it. I dance every day and go to the gym. And emotionally, I don't feel old at all," Van Dyke said.
	However, the "Mary Poppins" star wishes more Hollywood stars of his own age were still alive.
	"I am hungry for contemporaries. It's disturbing that there are not many people who can remember what I do.
	"I have a few people I drop by on - like Carl Reiner, my mentor and idol, he's 94. And Mel Brooks. We mostly talk about how the past affects what we're doing in the present. We see the mistakes and the roads not taken. There's very little nostalgia involved.

Dick Van Dyke wants to live till 100

Cindy Crawford says woman have this constant "pressure" to look younger than their actual age.
	The 50-year-old supermodel said she hates being constantly told that she does not look the same as she did two decades ago, reported Female First.
	"I don't need everyone on Instagram pointing out that I don't look the same way I did when I was 20. I know that. Sometimes when you're in the public eye, it can be hard, and that's where you kind of have to work on yourself.
	"No matter what I do, I'm not going to look 20 or 30. I just want to look great for 50. I exercise, eat healthy and take really good care of my skin. There's pressure on women to do the undoable, which is not age. But it's about looking great for however old you are, regardless of what that number is. I think the sanest way to age is to accept it.

Cindy Crawford feels pressure to stay young

Singer TJ Jackson says his uncle King of Pop Michael Jackson was the best father anyone could have.
	The 38-year-old singer is the legal guardian of the pop icon's children Prince, 19, Paris, 18, and Blanket, 14 has opened up about the lessons he has tried to teach his cousins in the wake of their father's passing, reported Female First.
	"I don't think there's anything I had to teach them because my uncle taught them everything they need to know.
	"All the important things - their core ethics and values are so strong, and there's moments where I just hear my uncle's voice come out of them because (of) their love for people and their innocence."
	The T3 singer said the one thing he wants his cousins to understand is how lucky they were to have him as a parent.
	"I don't even spend time on my uncle with them as a performer. I just try to make sure that they know their father was one of the greatest, greatest fathers. And that's why it's tough for me because he never got to finish his ..

Michael Jackson was the greatest father: TJ Jackson

Singer Perrie Edwards wants to spend Christmas alone.
	The Little Mix star is hoping to be away from her loved ones at Christmas by going on holiday on her own and switching her phone off, reported Female First.
	"I might go away somewhere hot, where I can turn off my phone and be alone," Edwards said.
	The 23-year-old pop star, who was rumoured to be dating Arsenal and England soccer player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, has no plans to get into a relationship anytime soon.
	When asked if she wants to be single or in a relationship next year, Edwards said, "I don't really care.

Perrie Edwards wants to be alone on Christmas

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is yet to receive a National Award, today said he does not consider any of his performance so far that could or should have got the honour.
	"It's kind of audience, jury members and filmmakers that I have won so many awards. For me, to sit back and think about winning award for that (film), it would be demeaning any award. If I did not get it, I don't deserve it," Shah Rukh Khan told reporters here at the announcement of Indian Academy awards.
	He was responding to a query on winning national award for "Chak De" or "Swades".
	"I don't think there is any performance of mine till date that could or should have got national award. I don't perform according to winning awards. If I don't get an award I don't deserve it," he said.

None of my performance so far deserved a National Award: SRK

Pakistani singer Tahir Shah, who became an online sensation with his 'Angel' song, has left the country after receiving life threats, his agent said today.
	Shah who rose to fame and became an Internet sensation with his viral debut single, "Eye to Eye" in 2013 and followed it up with another song "Angel" left from Karachi yesterday.
	According to his agent, Shah had been receiving death threats for a while now.
	"Pakistan's famous singer Taher Shah, who is known for spreading love through his music had been receiving life threats for quite some time," a statement released by his agent said.
	"Recently Shah made his film debut with Pakistan's first online film and it seems like the haters are not admiring his approach of using arts to the benefit of mankind. Perhaps that is the reason why he was getting threats.
	"Shah was left heartbroken when the government failed to provide him security and as a result of which he decided to leave Pakistan," the statement said.
	The singer's ...

'Angel' singer Tahir Shah leaves Pakistan after life threat

A Marathi short film 'Matitali Kusti' by 24-year-old city resident Prantik Deshmukh has been nominated for the Filmfare Awards 2017 under the non-fiction category.
	The 12-minute film showcases struggle of traditional wrestlers and their battle against freestyle wrestling to keep alive the ancient sport of the country.
	It is the only Marathi film in the category.
	Prantik, a post-graduate in mass media and communication from the Savitribai Phule Pune University, has directed the film. The movie is produced by University.
	The Filmfare Awards would be held in Mumbai next month. The jury panel consists of Vidya Balan, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Gauri Shinde, Kabir Khan and Meghna Gulzar.

Marathi short film nominated for Filmfare Awards

A visually challenged girl, Neha Bhanushali, won the hearts of the coaches by her captivating voice during the audition for a singing reality show.
	Neha, lost her eyesight as a child, auditioned for the show, 'The Voice India Season 2', and will be part of Neeti Mohan's team.
	As soon as the 16-year-old started singing for the blind auditions coach Neeti Mohan and coach Benny Dayal pressed the buzzer to have her in their team.
	"Music has no boundaries and my family helped me believe in this and that's the only motivation that has got me so far. I have no regrets that I have no sight, but in the bargain God has given me a wonderful voice and I am thankful for that. I am glad the coaches appreciated my talent," Neha said in a statement here.
	Aired on &TV channel the show has Salim Merchant, Shaan, Neeti Mohan and Benny Dayal as coaches.

Now, a visually challenged girl at 'The Voice India' auditions

Superstar Aamir Khan has appealed distributors of his most awaited film "Dangal" to ensure that cinema houses don't hike its ticket prices unlike during big releases.
	According to a press release issued here, Aamir is keen to control ticket pricing for "Dangal" and has told distributors to ensure that there isn't any further hike in ticket rates than what the rates were for big films like "Sultan" etc.
	"Dangal" is a film that should reach the masses and he has taken maximum efforts to make sure that the film reaches the heartland, it said.
	Also, the 51-year-old star is trying to get the sports drama tax-free.
	"I want this film to reach more and more people. I have requested theatre owners not to increase the ticket prices. Its good if the film is declared is tax-free. The audience benefits if the film is tax-free. We have applied in 12 states for making it tax-free," Aamir said.
	Wherever the film becomes tax-free, he has asked the distributors to ensure that the cinema chains ...

Aamir for no hike in "Dangal" ticket prices

Hollywood fans can now fly to Dubai to experience all-time blockbusters with the grand opening of theme park 'Motiongate' which makes the country a home to Middle East's largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination.
	The theme park unites the three legendary Hollywood movie studios - Columbia Pictures, DreamWork Animation and Lionsgate - which have made worldwide mark with their productions.
	The destination, housing theme parks like Motiongate, Legoland, Bollywood Parks and Riverland, is spread across 30.6 million square feet, with over 100 rides, 50 themed retail, dining and entertainment experiences, set across a waterfront district.
	Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai attended the spectacular musical inaugural ceremony of Dubai Parks and Resorts on Sunday. The inaugural was also attended by more than 1,500 people, including 200 children from Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation and the ..

Dubai opens largest multi-theme based parks in Middle East

From its humble beginnings in a Durban cinema, the Miss India South Africa Pageant has celebrated its 25th anniversary here by crowning its latest winner who will compete with counterparts from over 20 diaspora countries for the Miss India Worldwide title.
	"Each year we have had a glittering event and our winners have travelled the world to represent our community in some of the greatest capitals of the world," said Farook Khan, one of the founders of the South African leg of the international contest that was started by Dharmatma Saran in New York nearly three decades ago.
	Several regional contests are held annually across South Africa, from which finalists participate in the gala finale where they showcase their talent through modelling Eastern and Western clothing and performing a cultural item, usually an Indian dance.
	"Of the 24 participants, two of them, Sarika Sukhdeo and Kajal Lutchminarain, went on to become the global winners," Khan added as he outlined how the event was .

Miss India South Africa paegent celebrates 25 years

Hollywood star Brad Pitt reportedly celebrated his 53rd birthday on December 18 with close friends.
	The actor, who split with wife Angelina Jolie in September, enjoyed a low-key dinner with his buddies, reported Hollywood Life.
	"Brad Pitt spent his birthday enjoying a mellow dinner with a few close, old friends. Brad has been working hard on maintaining a low-profile and his plan is to stay out of the spotlight until his divorce and custody issues are finalised," a source said.
	"He was not interested in celebrating his birthday out at any hot restaurants. Brad will not be doing anything that will interfere with his custody battle. His primary focus right now is working on himself and working on rebuilding his relationship with his kids," the source added.
	Meanwhile, Jolie took daughter Shiloh, 10, camera shopping on Pitt's birthday.

Brad Pitt celebrates 53rd birthday with friends

Renowned Malayam film director Shaji N Karun will be honoured at the Kolhapur International Film Festival beginning here tomorrow.
	Karun, the National Award-winning film director and cinematographer, will be presented the Kalamaharshi Baburao Painter Memorial Award at the opening ceremony, festival's director Chandrakant Joshi and secretary Dilip Bapat said at a press conference here last evening.
	Also, noted makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad will be presented the Chitramaharshi Anandrao Painter Memorial Award, at the closing ceremony of the festival on December 29.
	Films from various countries like Iran, France, Germany, Holland and Slovenia are included in festival.
	Selected films of noted directors like Andrzej Wajda, Abbas Kiarostami, Stanley Kubrick will be also screened during the festival.
	During the festival, to be held at the Rajarshi Shahu Smarak Bhavan here, 15 film shows have been arranged every day for a week.

Malayam director Shaji Karun to get Baburao Painter award

Actress Lena Dunham stirred up controversy during a recent episode of her podcast, saying she "wishes" she had an abortion.
	While hosting "Women of the Hour", the "Girls" creator recalled a visit to a Planned Parenthood in Texas few years ago, during which a girl asked her to share her experience with abortion, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Though the 30-year-old star has never had an abortion she wishes she had, in order to fight the stigma surrounding the controversial issue.
	"I sort of jumped. 'I haven't had an abortion,' I told her. I wanted to make it really clear to her that, as much as I was going out and fighting for other women's options, I myself had never had an abortion," recalled Dunham.
	"And I realized then that even I was carrying within myself stigma around this issue. Even I, the woman who cares as much as anybody about a woman's right to choose, felt that it was important that people know that I was unblemished in this department."
	Dunham further went on ...

Lena Dunham says she 'wishes' she had an abortion

Rapper Azealia Banks says she recently suffered a miscarriage.
	The 25-year-old singer made the revelation in a now-deleted Facebook post she shared on Tuesday, December 20, reported Us magazine.
	"So I've just had a really major life event happen and I want to talk about it because this wouldn't be an Azealia Banks page without loads of oversharing right?
	"Anywho, I've just had a miscarriage and am pretty taken aback by it all and really confused and in shock and guilty and a bit depressed and like a failure and very ashamed," Banks wrote.
	She also urged her fans to share words of wisdom regarding the topic, as a way to heal.
	"The self-loathing bit is a real struggle for me at the moment so share any words here. They will be greatly appreciated," she said.

I've just had a miscarriage: Azealia Banks

Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence, who plays actor Chris Pratt's love interest in "Passengers", wants him to play her brother in her upcoming movie with comedienne Amy Schumer.
	The 26-year-old star talked about the untitled project on popular talk show "Watch What Happens Live," reported AceShowbiz.
	"It's about two sisters who go on a road trip to try to connect with their brother," Lawrence told host Andy Cohen before saying that she set her sights on Pratt to take the role of the brother in the project.
	"That would be awesome," Cohen gushed about the idea. "In a dream world," Lawrence said.
	Asked if there was a room for her "The Hunger Games" co-stars like Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, she replied, "No, no, no, no, no... There's not really boys in it."
	Talking about when the movie would be out, Lawrence said, "The script is finished- we're both just trying to figure out our schedules."
	While no plot details were revealed, Lawrence previously confirmed that her upcoming ...

Lawrence wants Pratt to play her brother in next film

Actress producer Dia Mirza says there is a demand for a sequel to Vidya Balan starrer "Bobby Jasoos".
	"People want us to make a sequel to "Bobby Jasoos" but the fact and reality of business is if the prequel does great then we usually see the sequel coming. The merit of the film is high..We got good reviews but the film did not make good numbers at the box office," Dia told PTI.
	"We would like to make a sequel. Its important for us to put out great films before we get into sequel mode. We want to make thougtful kind of films but they have to be profitable," she said.
	"Bobby Jasoos" is a 2014 comedy-drama film directed by Samar Shaikh and produced by Dia and Sahil Sangha. Starring Vidya Balan, Ali Fazal, Arjan Bajwa, Supriya Pathak and Tanvi Azmi the film failed to create magic at the box office.
	It tells the story of Bilqees "Bobby" (Vidya) Ahmed, a Hyderabadi woman who aspires to be a detective despite facing a series of obstacles.
	Dia was talking on the sidelines of an event of 

Would like to make a sequel to "Bobby Jasoos" :Dia Mirza

Singer Hilary Duff was spotted enjoying a lavish dinner with actor Scott Eastwood, here.
	The 29-year-old star, who recently parted ways with her trainer Jason Walsh, was having meal with her girl friend before they were joined by Eastwood at the restaurant, reported E! Online.
	"At one point, she was very flirtatious with Scott. The two talked for quite some time. Hilary was all smiles and looked happier than ever despite her recent split," a source said.
	The two reportedly followed up the dinner with a visit to a nightclub nearby.

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