Pop star Britney Spears doesn't want her sons to experience fame.
	The 34-year-old singer, who has Sean Preston, 10, and Jayden, nine, with ex-husband Kevin Federline, admitted the youngster's think her job is "cool" but they don't really understand the scrutiny she is under or the attention she always receives, Femalefirst.
	"I think the magnitude of it and the fame thing, I don't think they've really comprehended what that would even be like. Hopefully they never will, because it's kind of much," she said.
	Despite suffering a breakdown in 2007, Spears, who shot to fame when she was just 11 years old as part of the "All-New Mickey Mouse Club", insists she doesn't regret her own fame.
	Asked if she would undo her fame, she said: "Um... No regrets.

Britney Spears doesn't want fame for kids

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Actress Anna Kendrick says her "The Accountant" co-star Ben Affleck is grounded and doesn't let his star power go to his head.
	The 31-year-old said she was surprised to see that the "Batman" star had no tantrums and was completely focused on his work, reported People magazine.
	"He's very smart and very funny and is definitely a practical actor. He comes to work to get his job done and to make the best movie possible but is still really normal-sauce off-camera," Kendrick said.
	In the film, the actress plays a clerk, who befriends Affleck, 44, a socially-awkward accountant.
	"The idea of the world's sexiest, most dangerous accountant is certainly the kind of delicious dichotomy that makes for a great movie.
	"The plot is definitely like a puzzle. I was there when we filmed it and still, the second time I watched the movie I was like 'Oh, it's even better the second time.

Ben Affleck is a normal person off camera, says Anna Kendrick

Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has revealed she was drunk the first time she met her husband David Beckham, but says it was still "love at first sight".
	The 42-year-old designer first met the hunky retired soccer star, 41, at Manchester United's grounds at a party in the 90s and the brunette beauty has admitted that their first encounter is "hazy".
	In a letter penned to her former self for the October edition of British Vogue magazine, she shared, "Yes, love at first sight does exist. It will happen to you in the Manchester United players' lounge - although you will get a little drunk, so exact details are hazy.
	"While the other football players stand at the bar drinking with their mates, you will see David standing aside with his family. (He's not even in the first team at this stage - you are the famous one.)
	"And he has such a cute smile. You, too, are close to your family, and you will think how similar he feels to you. He's going to ask for your number. (He still has the ..

It was love at first sight: Victoria for David Beckham

Actress Lindsay Lohan has demanded an apology from her ex fiance Egor Tarabasov.
	The 30-year-old actress split from the Russian businessman last month following an explosive public fight on a beach in Mykonos and has revealed she is still waiting for her former fiance to say sorry, reported Female First.
	She shared on Instagram a photo of herself with blonde hair and added the caption, "Maybe I go back to blonde? #noboyfriend #stillneedimsorry @terryrichardson #work (sic)"
	Last month she was pictured still wearing her engagement ring, despite accusing Tarabasov of cheating but it is unlikely the wedding is back on as she was wearing the emerald jewellery on her other hand.

Lindsay Lohan demands apology from Egor Tarabasov

Pop star Mariah Carey has been blasted by her brother Morgan for allegedly not doing enough to help their troubled sister Alison.
	The "Hero" hitmaker has been accused of only caring about herself by older sibling Morgan Carey, 51, who called on her to do more to help their sister Alison, who was arrested for prostitution last week, reported Female First.
	"Mariah doesn't care about anyone other than herself and it's always been that way. I would hope Mariah could find it in her heart to forgive Alison her transgressions and step up, create a trust, let's make sure Alison's needs are met," he said.
	A spokesperson for the 46-year-old singer insisted she had done a lot over the years to help Alison.
	"Through the years, Mariah has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars supporting Alison and her children."
	Mariah is believed to have had no contact with Alison, 55, since 1994.

Mariah Carey slammed by brother

Rapper Chris Brown was reportedly blocked from having a role in "Power" because of his "anger issues".
	The 27-year-old singer, who was arrested and charged on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on Tuesday, had been promised a part in the Starz show by his friend 50 Cent, but network executives put a stop to his casting because of his reputation, reported the New York Post.
	"50 promised Chris a big role on 'Power,' playing a drug dealer. But 50 didn't consult the network first, and execs were not happy when they found out about it...," a source said.
	"The network insisted that Chris' casting was not going to happen, because of fears about his anger issues. There was a big blowup, and they had to tell Chris he was not going to get the role. The news was delivered to him early Monday. He was livid."
	Despite executives' apparent reservations, 50 Cent is still determined to get his pal on his show.
	"Tune into 'Power' next season, because you will see Chris Brown," he said.

Chris Brown loses TV role due to anger issues?

Jon Polito, the prolific and raspy-voiced character actor whose more than 200 credits ranged from "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Modern Family" to the Coen Brother films "Barton Fink" and "The Big Lebowski," has died.
	Polito died yesterday at City of Hope Hospital in Duarte California, according to his manager, Maryellen Mulcahy.
	Polito was 65 and was being treated for multiple myeloma, Mulcahy told The Associated Press on today.
	He is survived by his partner, Darryl Armbruster.
	A native of Philadelphia and graduate of Villanova University, the short, mustachioed Polito had loved movies and television since childhood and was inspired by the over-the-top acting he first spotted in old horror films and melodramas.
	With no pretentions to being a leading man, he became one of the busiest TV and movie actors of the past three decades, averaging several projects a year since the mid-1980s.
	He worked in crime stories ("Homicide: Life on the Street," "The Gangster Chronicles"), ...

Jon Polito, prolific character actor, dead at 65

India will soon sign treaties with Russia and South Africa for film production, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore today said.
	He said this at the inaugural ceremony of BRICS Film Festival here.
	"This festival is the time when filmmakers and technicians (from different nations) can interact with each other and develop collaborations and friendships. This is the time when they can think about producing movies together. We have already signed co-production treaties with China and Brazil and now soon we will have treaties with Russia and South Africa," he said.
	Rathore further said such a festival also widens market for Indian films in Brazil, Russia, South Africa and China.
	"Last year itself, 1,000 Indian films did a business of more than USD 2 billion. Now a 43 per cent of the world population (BRICS nations) could be the market for Indian films and even for movies from other four nations. Imagine what sort of potential ere is for the ...

Will sign co-production treaties with Russia, S Africa:Rathore

Karan Johar says his "reputation and upbringing" don't allow him to comment on the controversy that sparked after actor Ajay Devgn released an audio of self-styled critic KRK claming the director paid him to praise his upcoming film "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".
	Devgn, whose "Shivaay" is clashing with "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" at the box-office next month, released last evening the audio conversation of KRK and "Shivaay" producer Kumar Mangat.
	He also issued a statement saying he demanded an ivestigation whether Johar was involved in this or not.
	Johar, breaking his silence over the row, today said he wouldn't want to react on it.
	"My self respect, reputation, company reputation, upbringing doesn't allow me to dignify this question with a response," the 44-year-old filmmaker said at "Express Adda", a freewheeling dialogue with newsmakers, in an informal setting.
	Earlier this evening, KRK held a press conference in Mumbai, where he denied taking money from Johar, and said he was being made a ..

KJo doesn't wish to comment on 'Ae Dil...'-Shivaay' row

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who has been entertaining the audience from more than four decades now, was today honoured at the first edition of BRICS Film Festival.
	The 63-year-old actor was felicitated at the inagural ceremony of the festival by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh, here.
	Rishi, who debuted in Bollywood as a child actor in his father Raj Kapoor's film "Mera Naam Joker", went on to give several memorable films like "Bobby", "Kabhie Kabhie", "Amar Akbar Anthony", "Karz", "Damini", "Chandni", "Agneepath" and the more recent "Kapoor & Sons".
	The actor said he felt special that he belonged to family, which "has contributed 88 years to an industry which has been existing for last 103 years and its fourth generation is still contributing."
	"Cinema is everything... Ek meri maa thi, ek cine-ma hai!. Cinema gives us an opportunity to see another land, culture and people... It is ...

Rishi Kapoor felicitated at BRICS Film Festival

Malayalam filmmaker Jayaraj's upcoming historical drama "Veeram", which stars Kunal Kapoor in the lead role, today raised the curtains on the first edition of BRICS Film Festival here.
	The inaugural ceremony was attended by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who was the guest of honour.
	"The BRICS summit is about to happen in India in a few weeks so, it's obvious to have this festival now. 43 per cent of the world population, about 37 per cent of world's GDP is all between these five nations. I wouldn't be surprised if the world is looking at what these countries are upto," Rathore said while addressing the audience.
	"Films know no boundaries and stories are universal. I think films are the best way to take our cultures across borders," he added.
	"Veeram" is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, "Macbeth", and is the fifth installment in Jayaraj's ...

Kunal Kapoor-starrer 'Veeram' opens BRICS Film Fest

Actor Rishi Kapoor today ignored media's poser on a self-styled film critic's claim that Karan Johar paid him Rs 25 lakh to write in favour of "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", which stars the veteran's son Ranbir Kapoor.
	Actor Ajay Devgn, whose "Shivaay" will clash at the box office with "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", last evening shared on Twitter an audio where Kamaal Rashid Khan, who uses his initials KRK in his reviews, is heard making the admission.
	Rishi, who was here to attend the BRICS Film Festival inaugural ceremony, was leaving when reporters asked him his take on the controversy.
	The 63-year-old actor chose not to answer and quickly got into his car and left.
	Before the row erupted, the "Kapoor & Sons" star posted words of praise for both the movies and extended his best wishes to Ajay for "Shivaay".
	Meanwhile, KRK has denied taking bribe from Johar and even claimed that it was Ajay, who offered him money to bash "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil". He also claimed that Ajay was just using him to ...

Rishi Kapoor keeps mum on 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'-'Shivaay' row

Kamaal Rashid Khan today said actor Ajay Devgn's move to release the audio of the former "Bigg Boss" contestant's admission that he was paid to tweet in favour of "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" was just a way to target filmmaker Karan Johar.
	Devgn's "Shivaay" and Johar's romantic drama will fight it out at the box office next month.
	Last evening, Devgn tweeted audio of a purported conversation between KRK and "Shivaay" producer Kumar Mangat, where the latter is heard asking him why was he writing flattering things about "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" and criticising Devgn's film.
	KRK is heard replying, "Have to tweet good things about Karan Johar's film, he paid me 25 lakhs."
	 KRK said Ajay does not have any "emotional connect" with the industry, as mentioned by the actor in his statement last night, and was merely using him as a scapegoat.
	"I feel that this isn't about Ajay's emotional connection with the industry, it is only a matter of money. Ajay is targeting Karan by using my name as he wants ..

Karan never paid me, Ajay using me as a scapegoat: KRK

"Step Up All In" helmer Trish Sie will now head the upcoming comedy "Pitch Perfect 3" after Elizabeth Banks left the director's chair.
	Producers Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and Banks, who launched an immediate hunt for a replacement, finalised Sie after the franchise's first installment helmer, Jason Moore, also declined the project due to unavailability, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Grammy award-winning Sie has only directed one film so far in her career which was 2014's "Step Up All In," the fifth installment of the dance-themed franchise.
	"Pitch Perfect 3" which was earlier expected to release on July 21, 2017 will now hit the theatres on December 22 next year.

'Pitch perfect 3' gets new director in Trish Sie

National award-winning director Ravi Jadhav is clueless about the status of his film "Laila Majnu" with Imtiaz Ali.
     Imtiaz and Ravi were to collaborate for the film.
     "During 'Balak Palak', Imtiaz Ali and I were talking about doing a Hindi film. It was called 'Laila Majnu'. Imtiaz was going to produce it. We had started work on the script but then he got busy with his own films and I got busy with my work," Ravi told PTI.
     "So things did not work out for that film. We are in touch with each other. But that film is left behind," he said.
	Reportedly, Imtiaz's younger brother Sajid Ali was working on a film inspired by the Laila-Majnu folklore. It is being produced by Balaji Telefilms and Imtiaz Ali's ex-wife Preety Ali.
	"I don't know if it's shelved or not as they are the producers. I don't know if they are doing it with someone else or not. I have no clue about it," Ravi said.
     The "Timepass" helmer has no plans yet to collaborate for some other film with Imtiaz.
    

Ravi Jadhav clueless about status of "Laila Majnu" with Imtiaz

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor paid tribute to yesteryear actress Sadhana on her 75th birthday.
	Kapoor, 63, took to Twitter to thank the actress for being a trend setter and a great performer.
	"Remembering Sadhana ji today on her Birthday! Thank you for all the films and your style!," he wrote captioning a black and white picture of the "Mera Saaya" star.
	Sadhana, who is credited for introducing the fringe hairstyle in Indian film industry, died last year on December 25, after a brief illness.
	Some of her memorable films include "Love in Simla", "Hum Dono", "Ek Musafir Ek Hasina", "Asli-Naqli", "Mere Mehboob," "Woh Kaun Thi" and "Waqt".

Rishi Kapoor remembers Sadhana on her birthday

Grammy award-winning singer is set to guest star on ABC's crime drama "How To Get Away With Murder".
	The 45-year-old musician will appear in the upcoming third season of the series, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	 Details of her role and the plot are being kept under wraps.
	Blige has been making the transition from singing to acting as she has just finished Dee Rees-directed "Mudbound".
	She starred earlier this year as Evillene in "The Wiz Live!," a role that earned her a Critics' Choice TV Award nomination for best supporting actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series.
	She also appeared on an episode of ABC's hit comedy series "Black-ish".

Mary J Blige to guest star on 'How To Get Away With Murder'

Rapper Kanye West's "Famous" sculpture, which was displayed at Los Angeles gallery Blum and Poe, is not up for sale after it was rumoured that it could mint close to USD four million.
	The spokesperson of the gallery has confirmed that the sculpture was never for sale and nor the said price was ever discussed, confirmed E! Online.
	"Unfortunately that was misinformation- the work was never for sale, is not currently for sale, and a price has not been discussed nor agreed upon," the representative said.
	Meanwhile, the 39-year-old record producer's representative also released a statement which says, "We are incredibly flattered that a number is being reported but at no point have we ever disclosed a sale price for the piece.
	"The writer whose story was published in the NY Times unfortunately based his reporting on hearsay, conjecture, uninvolved third parties and the lack of fact checking. Once again we are flattered by such interest, but as far as Mr West is concerned-it's all about 

Kanye West's 'Famous' sculpture not up for sale

Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg says she does not want to get married again because she is much happier on her own.
	The 60-year-old "Ghost" star, who had tied knot three times in the past, revealed that she does not want somebody in her house anymore, reported Female First.
	"I'm much happier on my own. I can spend as much time with somebody as I want to spend, but I'm not looking to be with somebody forever or live with someone. I don't want somebody in my house.
	"I'm the round peg, and marriage is the square hole. You can't have a square hole, can you?," she said.
	The actress also spoke about battling drug addiction in the past and said she uses cannabis products just for medical purpose.
	"There's a big difference. If I want to get high, I can go do that at any time. It's about treating my (eye condition) glaucoma.

Whoopi Goldberg not interested in marriage

Nimisha Mehta, who is set to debut in Hindi film industry with "Days of Tafree", feels it is difficult for star kids to make a mark as they have to live up to the expectations.
	The newcomer says while it is difficult for an outsider to get work in the film industry, they don't have to face the audience with an added pressure to deliver, unlike a star kid.
	When asked if it is difficult for newcomers to make a mark in Bollywood, Nimisha told PTI, "It is hard for a newcomer to initially get work, but when they get it, they just have to focus on working and the craft.
	"But the industry kids have it difficult even before they start. They must be nervous for sure, for their big debut because they have so many expectations to fulfill. Everyone is watching them."
	Directed by Krishnadev Yagnik, "Days of Tafree" is a remake of the Gujrati film "Chhello Divas". The movie chronicles the journey of growing up, highs and lows in relationship, love and compassion.
	Nimisha, who recently featured 

Its a task for star kids to make a mark in Bollywood: Nimisha

Actress Sonam Kapoor says she has not signed any Hollywood project.
	The "Neerja" actress, who hinted at going the 'Hollywood way,' after she signed with Unitled Talent Agency (UTA), one of America's topmost talent agencies, took to Twitter to clarify that she has not received any offers from the West.
	"Just to make it clear I haven't signed ANY movie... Nor have they been offered to me," Sonam tweeted.
	UTA handles international stars like Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Guns 'N' Roses, Benedict Cumberbatch, Susan Sarandon, Harrison Ford, Owen Wilson, Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Channing Tatum, Anthony Hopkins, Mark Ruffalo and Daniel Radcliffe.
	Priyanka Chopra, who is doing well in Hollywood, is being handled by WME, while Deepika Padukone is signed with CAA.

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