Hollywood star Mel Gibson blasted "Batman v Superman" saying he is not interested in fake superheros.
	The 60-year-old director said making a film with big budget does not guarantee it to be a good work, reported Deadline.
	"I'm not interested in the stuff. Do you know what the difference between real superheroes and comic-book superheroes is? Real superheroes didn't wear spandex. So I don't know. Spandex must cost a lot," Gibson said.
	The mention of DC Comics blockbuster, which was panned by critics, came up when Gibson revealed the modest budget he worked with on his latest film "Hacksaw Ridge."
	"I look at them and scratch my head. I'm really baffled by it. I think there's a lot of waste, but maybe if I did one of those things with the green screens I'd find out different.
	"It seems to me that you could do it for less...You're spending outrageous amounts of money, USD 180 million or more, I don't know how you make it back after the tax man gets you, and after you give half to the 

Mel Gibson slams 'Batman v Superman'

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Singer Taylor Swift and British actor Tom Hiddleston have parted ways after three months of dating.
	The breakup comes after Swift and Hiddleston haven't been photographed together in over a month. On July 27, the couple hit up the restaurant Hillstone in Santa Monica for a date night, reported Us magazine.
	"She was the one to put the brakes on the relationship. Tom wanted the relationship to be more public than she was comfortable with. Taylor knew the backlash that comes with public displays of affection but Tom didn't listen to her concerns when she brought them up," a source said.
	Hiddleston is "embarrassed that the relationship fizzled out," the source added.
	The relationship between the pop star, 26, and "Avengers" actor, 35, went public on June 15, when photos of the couple frolicking on the beach in Rhode Island went viral.
	The pair went on to meet each other's parents, celebrated July 4th together at Swift's annual star-studded bash and enjoyed PDA-filled trips to Italy ..

Taylor Swift, Tom Hiddleston split after three months

Former "Friends" star Courteney Cox has reportedly organized acting lessons for her daughter and she believes with right guidance she can become the "next Jennifer Lawrence".
	The  actress' 12-year-old girl Coco Arquette, her child with her actor ex-husband David Arquette, has started to show an interest in the family business and Cox is doing everything she can to encourage her, reported OK! magazine.
	Cox cast her daughter in the music video for Foy Vance's song "Coco", which she directed and now she is getting the young girl proper tuition for the stage and screen.
	"She's signed Coco up for acting lessons and she's pouring over scripts for her. When she's with industry friends, she keeps saying Coco could be the next Jennifer Lawrence," a source said.
	Cox reportedly feels Coco has the talent to land roles sooner rather than later and is hopeful that if the lessons go well she can start auditioning for roles.

Courteney Cox thinks daughter could be next Jennifer Lawrence?

Actor Jason Statham says he wants to learn three new languages-- Spanish, French and German.
	"I will start with Spanish, then I'll go onto French and German," the 47-year-old actor said.
	Meanwhile, the "Furious 7" star also revealed he has remained in good shape as he has aged thanks to a disciplined approach to exercise, reported HELLO! magazine.
	The action star, who competed for England at the 1990 Commonwealth Games as a diver, said a diet of gymnastics, yoga, dancing and pilates have helped to ensure he has not piled on the pounds in recent years.
	"It's more preventative medicine for me. You try to maintain the body a little bit more. Before, I just worked hard, then relaxed. But that was a decade ago. Now it's more about being consistent. It's harder to come back. I prefer balance these days. The mind follows the body, that's what I believe.

Jason Statham wants to learn French, Spanish

"Murder, She Wrote" actress Angela Lansbury is reportedly in discussions to appear in two episodes of the seventh season of popular fantasy series "Game of Thrones".
	Lansbury's role is, however, unknown, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	If things workout, Lansbury, will be another new addition to the cast, joining Academy Award-winning actor Jim Broadbent. The 67-year-old British actor has been cast in a "significant" role, but the details are kept under wraps.
	The new season will not air until summer 2017, later than its usual spring premiere, and will only consist of seven episodes.

'Game of Thrones' season 7 casts Angela Lansbury?

Singer Zayn Malik has pulled out of a gig, scheduled for next month, due to "extreme anxiety".
	The "Pillowtalk" hitmaker was scheduled to perform at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai on October 7, but despite working hard to overcome his problems, he doesn't feel "sufficiently confident" to take to the stage for the show, reported Female First.
	"Dear Fans, I have been working over the last three months to overcome my extreme anxiety around major live solo performances I feel I am making progress but I have today acknowledged that I do not feel sufficiently confident to move forward with the planned show in Dubai in October," he said in a statement posted on the 117 live website.
	"I am assured that all tickets will be refunded. I am truly sorry to disappoint you. I hope to see you all soon. Thank you to all my fans who support me globally. With love and respect always, Zayn," he wrote.
	Event organizers are "disappointed" that the show has been canceled, but sent their best wishes to .

Zayn Malik scraps gig due to anxiety

Singer Chris Brown says he is sure he will be vindicated after being accused of threatening a woman with a "deadly weapon".
	The 27-year-old musician was arrested last week after beauty queen Baylee Curran accused him of pulling a weapon on her during a row at his home about jewelery.
	Brown, however, has maintained he is innocent and cannot wait for "the truth" to be revealed, reported ABC News.
	"I cannot wait till the truth comes to light about this incident and this situation. You know, because my character's been defaced and who I am as a person and (my) integrity.I'm glad all my real supporters know me, and know the truth and see the truth," he said.
	Brown is expected to appear in court on September 20.

Can't wait for truth to come out: Chris Brown

Actor Alan Cumming spent time with Syrian refugees during his visit to Lebanon.
	The 51-year-old actor has joined hands with the UN Refugee
Agency to support the refugees fleeing war-torn Syria, as well as to research the crisis as a whole in the country that hosts over one million displaced and uprooted individuals, reported People magazine.
	"At the end of one of the many unbearably heart-breaking stories of the violence, persecution and humiliation the Syrian refugees have escaped from, I threw my arms around a young woman who had just shared her world with me.
	"Our translator, a young Lebanese girl who was also in tears, asked me how she should translate a hug, so I hugged her too.  This trip has been life- changing. We all have a duty to do more to assist the resettlement and care of these people and to stand #WithRefugees," Cumming said.
	During his two day long trip the actor traveled to northern and southern Lebanon to meet with refugees and listen to first-hand stories of ...

Alan Cumming meets Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Rapper 50 Cent became Cyborg for son Sire's "Teen Titans Go!" themed birthday party.
	The 41-year-old musician took to Instagram to share photos from his son's fourth birthday bash.
	"Lol the kid said he want a cyborg I said ok, then he said I want daddy to be cyborg. What !!!. Ok it ya birthday I'm a Cyborg," 50 Cent wrote next to a photo of himself and Sire.
	Sire's mother Daphne Joy also joined in on the fun by dressing up as the popular Cartoon Network show's character Starfire, in an all-purple getup and long, hot-pink wig.
	"I think the best thing about being a mom and overall a parent, is getting to relive all those fun kid moments!" she wrote next to an Instagram collage depicting hero-themed treats from the party.
	"There's nothing more that brings me joy then seeing my child & my family happy!" she added.

50 Cent turns Cyborg for son's birthday party

Singer James Bay has recorded new music with Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall.
	The 26-year-old British musician and "Suddenly I See" hitmaker, who first met on Jools Holland's'live Christmas show in December, recorded the track in Los Angeles, reported Female First.
	"We met doing Jools Holland's Hootenanny, and he knocked it out the park and blew me away. I knew he was a fan of my stuff and that was flattering. But it turned out he'd been to my gigs. I had no idea, but he was telling me all these shows of mine he'd been to," Tunstall said.
	"So I thought he would be perfect for a duet I had called 'Two Way' - It's a seventies-rock-classic bit of songwriting. His stalking paid off, It's all part of his master plan, to stalk. We spent a lovely day in LA, he could have done it in one but we recorded three. He's an incredible musician, a phenomenal guitar player really natural and knowledgeable," she added.

James Bay records duet with KT Tunstall

Actor Patrick Dempsey says he would be interested in making another "Bridget Jones" movie.
	The 50-year-old actor, who stars as Jack Qwant in the new installment in the franchise, "Bridget Jones's Baby" with Renee Zellweger as the titular role, said he would love to reprise his role, reported Female First.
	"It would be nice to see Bridget growing and living her life. There hasn't been another character like that where you're growing up with her."
	The movie also stars Colin Firth, Emma Thompson and Sally Phillips.

Patrick Dempsey would like to see another 'Bridget Jones' film

Tom Hiddleston won the best actor at TV Choice Awards but his acceptance speech, which he gave from the Australian set of "Thor: Ragnarok", was photobombed by his co-stars Chris Hemsworth and Edris Elba.
	Hiddleston won the trophy for his role in "The Night Manager" and as he was speaking to the camera, Hemsworth walked into the shot and grabbed the trophy from his co-star.
	"Oh, is that for us? For Home and Away, yeah? All the work I did on (it)... Thanks to everyone on Channel Seven. I loved working on Home and Away," Hemsworth said in the video carried by Nine News.
	Elba then butted in, complaining about his show "Luther" not getting nominated.
	Hemsworth continued to talk about his show but did praise Hiddleston's show.
	"Home and Away rocks! And so does The Night Manager," he said, patting the award winner on the shoulder.
	Hiddleston signed off saying, "Ok, I guess I'll leave it there.

Hemsworth crashes Hiddleston's award acceptance speech

Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen celebrated his 51st birthday with his ex-wife Denise Richards and their two daughters.
 	The actor marked his big day by spending it with the actress and their girls, 12-year-old Sam and 11-year-old Lola, as well as Denise's adopted daughter Eloise and his friend Tony Todd, reported Female First.
	The former "Two and a Half Men" star took to Instagram to share a picture of the group posing in front of a plane and captioned it, "The birthday bunch."
	Todd tweeted the same photograph and said, "Epic night celebrating [Sheen's] birthday with the family at Macklemore concert.

Charlie Sheen celebrates 51st birthday with Denise Richards

Actor Charlie Cox and girlfriend Samantha Thomas are expecting their first child together.
	The 33-year-old "Daredevil" star, who is dating "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." producer Thomas, revealed his happy news at the Toronto Fan Expo when he joked about his "very pregnant" girlfriend at the event, reported Female First.
	When asked if he is "going to be a daddy", he replied, "Very, very soon."
	Thomas is thought to be due to give birth mid-September.

Charlie Cox to be a father

Actor Chadwick Boseman says "Black Panther" will be gritter than other Marvel films.
	The 39-year-old actor, who is set to star in the upcoming Marvel movie, said he is thrilled about the project, reported Female First.
	"I'm glad that the tone of ('Black Panther') may be a little grittier. I just wanted to establish that from the beginning, that that's what we were doing. That that's what I intend to do.
	"I feel like we'll end up in a place that I've always wanted to be when I look at superhero movies. Those are the ones I like the most. It's exciting to do that," Boseman.
	The star, who has also appeared in Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War," said he also loves the comical Marvel films.
	"It's funny, because on one hand, the Marvel movies that I've liked the most are the ones that are funny. I love 'Ant-Man'. But for me, most of the time the darker superhero movies are the ones that I gravitate towards, that I love the most.

'Black Panther' will be gritty: Chadwick Boseman

Singer Emeli Sande says she wanted to "disappear" following the success of her debut album.
	The 29-year-old singer, who tasted fame in 2012 with the launch of her hit release "Our Version of Events," but she did not enjoy the subsequent attention, reported Female First.
	"Sounds a bit dramatic but I just wanted to disappear. I just had this overwhelming sensation and realization that everything had to stop. And then slowly it did.
	"In retrospect, I was like a pressure cooker waiting to pop. I had to stop and really look at myself and realise who I was. That's been the biggest lesson for me, learning to feel comfortable in who I am and what I represent and what I stand for," Sande said.
	The signer is making a comeback with her new single "Hurts".
	"I wanted to release "Hurts" first because it felt like everything I'd avoided saying for so long. It's a real explosion. It's everything I wish I'd said years and years ago. I didn't want to hold anything back any more.
	"I'm proud of my .

Emeli Sande wanted to disappear after successful debut

Singer Bruno Mars is planning to come up with his new album later this year.
	The "Uptown Funk" singer's third studio album will be a follow up to 2012's "Unorthodox Jukebox".
	The 30-year-old singer's long-term bass player Jamareo Artis has confirmed that the record will come by the end of 2016 which will lead to a tour, reported Female First.
	"We've been working on it for about a year, trying different ideas and experimenting. I don't know what's going to be included in the final version, but it's going to have a new sound, and so far the material is very groove-oriented.
	"It'll be out sometime this year, and then we'll hit the road again," Artis said.
	The 26-year-old bassist said he finds it "challenging" when the superstar singer asks him to play a random tune on the spot.
	"Bruno will call me up and play some piano over the phone to see what I think of his ideas, and he'll ask where he should go from there.
	"Or I'll go into the studio and he'll have basic parts that he wants .

Bruno Mars to release new album later this year

Singer Kelly Rowland bought best friend Beyonce diamonds for her birthday.
	The "Halo" singer turned 35 on Sunday and her fellow Destiny's Child singer decided to attend the Labor Day weekend concert and celebrate with her, reported E! online.
	"Well, diamonds are a girl's best friend. I got her diamonds!" Rowland said.
	The pair spent Beyonce's special day by hanging out at the
Made in America festival in Philadelphia, which was set up by her husband Jay Z.
	The festival featured performances from Coldplay and DJ Khaled, and the Rowland said she was "super excited" to watch them all perform.
	"I am super excited to be here and hear all the artists. Chance the Rapper should be great to hear. We are all going to be celebrating this festival and Beyonce's birthday! We are all going to be together.

I bought Beyonce diamonds as birthday gift: Kelly Rowland

Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean and his wife Rochelle are expecting their second child together.
	The 38-year-old singer announced the news via social media.
	"So the Mclean family will be expecting a new addition to the family next spring!! #laborday! Ha get it 'labor' day! I'm a goof! #avaisgonnabeabigsister #baby2! Keep u all posted!! We're so excited," he wrote on Instagram.
	Rochelle also shared the  update on Twitter.
	"*THEN there were FOUR! Cats out of the bag! Couldn't be more excited to add another little to our family! Baby McLean #2 spring 2017!" she wrote.
	McLean and Rochelle, a hairstylist and makeup artist got married in 2011.

AJ McLean, wife Rochelle expecting second child

Films from around 22 countries would be screened during the two-day International Film festival of Shimla, being organised here from October 1.
	The countries include America, Russia, Japan, Iran, Dubai, Argentina, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Canada, Israel, France, Australia, Belarus and Nepal among others.
	So far 54 films have have been registred for the film festival being organised by Department of Language, Art and Culture, Himalayan Velocity and Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.
	International competition in documentary, short and feature films and animation films would be held during the festival, Director of the film festival Pushp Raj Thakur said.
	'Nepal Earthquake Heroes; Survivors and Miracles' which depicts the live view of Nepal earthquake 2015 and 'Outcast' directed by Graham Colin from UK which throws light on caste system in India would be screened in the documentary category.
	In national category, 22 documentary, short films, and feature films will be ...

22 countries, numerous films at Shimla International Film

Popular TV actor Karan Kundra and his girlfriend Anusha Dandekar are all set to come together to host the second season of the reality show "Love School".
	Earlier, there were reports that the newly weds, Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover will host the MTV show.
	"I was super excited when I was asked to host MTV Love School... On top of it doing this along with my 'King' Karan is going to be so much fun. I love the concept and the fact that we will be playing a part in bringing back the real meaning of love for all the young couples out there," Anusha said in a statement.
	On co-hosting the show with Anusha, Karan said, "The thought behind 'MTV Love School' is what struck me the most and I was on board instantly. What better than helping couples reignite their love with a little advice? I am extremely excited to be hosting the show with Anusha and both of us turning into love professors."
	A reality show housing eight couples, 'MTV Love School' will be a relationship school for ...

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