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.

I haven't signed any Hollywood movie: Sonam Kapoor

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While fans are eagerly awaiting to see actors Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt come together in "Aashiqui 3", producer Mahesh Bhatt says the duo is far from officially signing the movie.
	Earlier, co-producer Mukesh Bhatt had confirmed that Sidharth and Alia, who are rumoured to be seeing each other in real life, will be coming on board for the third instalment of the hit romantic-drama.
	"I don't think you can say that they are anyway official close to putting their pen on paper to say yes to that (film). It is an incorrect assumption to say that they are a part of Aashiqui 3," Mahesh told PTI.
	First part of the franchise was released in 1990 and went on to become one of the biggest hits of Hindi cinema. Its sequel, "Aashiqui 2", in 2013 was directed by Mohit Suri and starred Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur.
	Mahesh says the makers haven't given "Aashiqui 3" a "serious thought" and are waiting for things to fall in place.
	"We are still far away from giving it, what is called, .

Sidharth-Alia yet to sign 'Aashiqui 3'

Popular fantasy-drama "Game of Thrones" has started production on season seven in Northern Ireland.
	Additional locations for the season include Spain and Iceland, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	The surviving characters from its previous season are expected to return along with Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent.
	However, there are some new minor roles that are to be filled, as well.
	The hit series is shooting seven episodes for its upcoming season which will air on Star World Premiere in India.
	Directors on board include Alan Taylor and Jeremy Podeswa.
	The show is expected to debut later than usual despite its reduced order, putting it out from the Emmys 2017s nomination, but the series is up for a whopping 23 primetime honors next month.
	The Season 7 of Game of Thrones will air on Star World Premiere HD in India next year.

'Game of Thrones' begins production for Season 7

After actor Ajay Devgn posted an audio of self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal Rashid Khan admitting he was paid to tweet in favour of "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", KRK has shot back saying it was, in fact, the star who offered him money to bash filmmaker Karan Johar's movie.
	Ajay's "Shivaay" and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" are clashing at the box-office next month.
	Last evening, the 47-year-old actor tweeted the audio conversation of KRK and "Shivaay" producer Kumar Mangat, where the latter is heard asking him why was he writing things about Johar's movie and critising Devgn's film.
	To which, KRK replies, "Have to tweet good things about Karan Johar's film, he paid me 25 lakhs."
	Mangat then says, "We will also give you Rs 25 lakh... Don't get 'Shivaay' in between."
	Posting this audio on Twitter, Ajay wrote, "Hear what self proclaimed no 1 critic and trade analyst Kamaal R Khan has to say."
	The actor also released a statement, writing, "I have been a part of the Indian film industry for the past 

Ajay Devgn paid me to bash 'Ae Dil...': alleges KRK

Director Sajid Khan is reportedly returning to comedy franchise "Houseful", helming the upcoming fourth instalment of the hit series.
	Sajid, who had directed the first two parts of the series, did not direct the third instalment reportedly due to a fall-out with producer Sajid Nadiadwala.
	"Sajid Khan will be back for the 'Housefull' franchise. He will direct the fourth part it will go on floors either in 2017 or 2018," sources said.
	"Housefull" was released in 2010 followed by the second part in 2012. Akshay and Riteish have been part of the franchise since the first film. The fourth instalment will also have these two actors.
	"Akshay and Riteish will be part of 'Housefull 4'. There will be other new actors and actresses, who will be part of the fourth instalment," sources said.
	"Housefull 3", which released earlier this year, was directed by Sajid-Farhad, who had earlier done the screenplay for part one and two of "Housefull" and it was produced by Nadiadwala.
	The movie ...

Sajid Khan will make comeback to 'Housefull' franchise?

Pop star Justin Bieber says his friend and singer Ed Sheeran's music inspires him a lot.
	The 22-year-old singer, who worked with Sheeran in his 2015 track "Love Yourself", says the British musician is an inspiration to a lot of young people as he makes great music, reported Female First.
	"Me and Ed aren't super close but he's someone, who I consider a friend and I really appreciate his music. I appreciate who he is as a person.
	"He's an inspiration to a lot of young people - he makes awesome music that people are inspired by and that people laugh to, cry to and I think it's important in music to have those people who bring the emotion out of you," Bieber said.
	The "Sorry" hitmaker also revealed his favourite song of Sheeran.
	"That 'Thinking Out Loud' song, that's my song. There's something about him that just makes you like him. He's very likeable and very, very talented," he added.

Ed Sheeran's music inspires me: Justin Bieber

Actor-singer Wilmer Valderrama has rekindled his romance with former "Friday Night Lights" star Minka Kelly after breaking up with Demi Lovato.
	The pair, who were fist linked to each other in 2012 amid her on-and-off relationship with Derek Jeter, were seen together when having a dinner date at Palms Thai restaurant in Hollywood, reported E! online.
	"I didn't personally see if they were holding hands or if they were being affectionate, but it looked like a date. They looked casual and relaxed. Yes, Wilmer was a gentleman and picked up the tab to pay for their food," a source said.
	"That '70s Show" star sported casual outfit consisting of a dark-colored T-shirt and jeans during the outing.
	Valderrama broke up with his longtime girlfriend Lovato a few months ago.
	They announced the split in early June via a joint statement, saying that they're "better as best friends.

Wilmer Valderrama, Minka Kelly dating again

Director Karan Johar will attend the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which is going to open on September 8.
	This will be Johar's second TIFF outing. He first went to the prestigious festival in 2006 and also screened there his romantic-drama "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna".
	The 44-year-old filmmaker shared the news on Twitter and thanked the artistic director of the festival, Cameron Bailey, for inviting him.
	"Cameron... Thank you for inviting me... #TIFF16... See you on the 10th...," he wrote.
	The producer also retweeted the post of Bailey in which the Canadian film critic wrote, "@karanjohar in conversation at #TIFF16, Saturday Sept 10."
	The filmmaker will reportedly be a part of the 'In Conversation With' segment at the festival.
	He is likely to join Hollywood stars like Mark Wahlberg, French actor Isabelle Huppert, Brazilian actor Sonia Braga, and Palestinian filmmaker and actor Hiam Abbass, among others.

Karan Johar to attend Toronto Film Festival

Singing diva Beyonce Knowles has won a lawsuit against her latest album "Lemonade".
	US District Judge Jed Rakoff decided to dismiss the suit filed by independent filmmaker Matthew Fulks who accused Beyonce,34, of stealing his short film "Palinoia" for her award-winning album, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	The New York federal Judge Rakoff did not explain his reasoning behind the verdict beyond writing, "Upon full consideration of the parties' briefs and oral arguments, the Court grants defendants' motion. A memorandum explaining the reasons for this ruling will issue in due course, at which time final judgment will be entered."
	Matthew sued Beyonce in June, claiming "Lemonade" and its trailer copied nine elements of "Palinoia", including "graffiti and persons with heads down," "red persons with eyes obscured," "parking garage," "title card screens" and "the grass scene."
	The singer recently won eight awards at the 2016 MTV VMAs, including video of the year for her "Formation" ...

Beyonce wins 'Lemonade' copyright lawsuit

Actor Jon Favreau will be reprising his "Iron Man" movies role as Tony Stark's chauffeur and right-hand man, Happy Hogan, in "Spider-Man: Homecoming".
	Favreau helmed the first two Iron Man movies and last portrayed Happy in 2013's "Iron Man 3," reported Variety.
	Favreau joins the "Homecoming" cast that includes Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, and Michael Keaton as a villain suspected to be the Vulture.
	The movie is currently shooting in Atlanta with Jon Watts directing.
	Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige are producing. Plot details are still being guarded. "Vacation" directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein penned the script.

Jon Favreau joins 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'

Supermodel Pamela Anderson has asked people to give up pornography, saying, it is a public hazard.
	In a joint op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, the 49-year-old actress wrote, "This is a public hazard of unprecedented seriousness given how freely available, anonymously accessible and easily disseminated pornography is nowadays."
	Anderson, whose tape with her then-husband Tommy Lee was stolen in 1995, is concerned of "freely available" vulgar graphics on the internet and warned that situation is becoming serious.
	"The march of technology is irreversible and we aren't so naive as to believe that any kind of imposed regulation could ever reseal the Pandora's box of pornography.
	"What is required is an honest dialogue about what we are witnessing - the true nature and danger of porn - and an honour code to tamp it down in the collective interests of our well-being as individuals, as families and as communities," she wrote.

Pamela Anderson asks people to not watch pornography

Sony has cancelled the original June 30, 2017 release date of "Uncharted", the big screen adaptation of the critically acclaimed action-adventure video game.
	The entertainment network has not announced the other date as of now, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Last month, director Joe Carnahan was picked to write the film.
	Carnahan had then said he was not sure of directing the film.
	Director of "Horrible Bosses" Seth Gordon was also attached to "Uncharted" but he left the project in summer last year.

'Uncharted' loses its 2017 release date

Legendary singer Freddie Mercury was honored in a special ceremony held in London, ahead of his 70th birthday.
	The Queen frontman's home in the suburb of Feltham was decorated with a English Heritage Blue Plaque, a historic marker that ties the location with a famous person, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Blue plaques have been put in the English capital for 150 years and currently total over 900. English Heritage, the organization that awards the plaques, only adds a dozen or so each year.
	The plaques have become popular tourist destinations. The inscriptions list the honoree's name, date of birth and death, and occupation.
	Mercury's read, "Freddie Mercury (Fred Bulsara) 1946-1991 Singer and Songwriter lived here."
	The ceremony featured Queen guitarist Brian May and Mercury's sister, Kashmira Cooke, unveiling the plaque.
	"Mum and I are so proud and pleased that English Heritage is honouring our Freddie with a Blue Plaque, and that he will be amongst other famous names forever. .

Freddie Mercury honored with Blue Plaque before 70th birthday

Director Farah Khan says her superstar friend Shah Rukh Khan, who is producing her next on girl power, was supposed to choose the cast but the process has got delayed as the actor is busy with Imtiaz Ali's movie.
	The movie requires two young actresses.
	"Shah Rukh Khan is producing the film. He was supposed to do casting for me but he is in Prague shooting for his film (referring to Imtiaz Ali's next). So, let's see now," Farah told PTI.
	"The film will have known faces. We will have two young heroines, we are yet to zero-in on anyone yet. We will announce the cast before we go on floors," she said.
	Farah did not specify any time frame when the film will go on floors.
	Meanwhile, there is a speculation that Farah may helm a biopic on tennis star Sania and it will have Parineeti Chopra playing the lead role.
	Notably, during an event earlier, Sania had said she would love to see Parineeti playing her onscreen in a film.
	"It is all Chinese whispers. Sania was asked if a biopic is ...

SRK was to do casting for my next film: Farah Khan

R&B star Rihanna has a got a new shark tattoo and the body art reportedly has special reference to her rumoured boyfriend Drake.
	The 28-year-old songtress recently got a tattoo of a camouflage shark on her left ankle by celebrity tattoo artist Bang Bang, which has a nod to a stuffed animal Drake bought for her during a romantic date last month at the Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in his native Toronto, reported ET online.
	"Camo shark for my dear friend @badgalriri," he captioned the pic. "Also... I just found out you can zoom on IG- enjoy :)," the tattooo artist wrote sharing a picture of the new artwork on Instagram.
	The two have been very public about their romance ever since Sunday night's VMAs, where Drake confessed he had been in love with the "S&M" singer since he was 22 years old.

Rihanna's new shark tattoo has special refrence to Drake

Director Anurag Kashyap is proud of his role in "Akira" despite his initial reluctance to act.
	Kashyap has done cameo in films such as "Dev D", "Luck By Chance", "I Am", "Trishna" and "Happy New Year" but the Sonakshi Sinha-starrer will see him doing full-fledged negative role.
	Thanking AR Murugadoss and Sonakshi for the wonderful experience, he tweeted, "I am so proud of my work in #Akira even though I was reluctant to begin with .. Thank you @ARMurugadoss and @sonakshisinha."
	Kashyap, 43, plays a police officer in the movie. He further praised the director, saying he will always cherish their friendship.
	"Really you are an amazing person and so enthusiastic and childlike... I cherish this friendship @ARMurugadoss," Kashyap tweeted.

Proud of my work in 'Akira': Anurag Kashyap

Music composer Jeet Gannguli says music directors should compose the entire soundtrack of a film as the trend of having multiple composers is rather bad.
	Jeet, who has composed music for films like "Aashiqui 2", "Citylights" and "Humari Adhuri Kahani", says when a composer is given the responsibility of coming up with a film's music, he has everything chalked out on his mind.
	"According to me, one composer should do one film. This trend (of multiple composers) is not good. Because a composer's soul goes into a film. They should do the entire film, even the background score. If not, then don't do it," Jeet told PTI.
	"A composer has an entire feel ready in his mind, starting from the sound he wants to use. Now that (trend) has gone but it will be back. The multiple composers trend is going on now, we can't help it," he added.
	Jeet has currently composed six songs for the upcoming Vikram Bhatt-directed horror "Raaz Reboot". Out of the six songs, three have been sung by Arijit ...

Multiple composers trend is bad, feels Jeet Gannguli

The first poster of Farhan Akhtar-starrer musical drama "Rock On!! 2" arrived today.
	"Rock On!! 2", directed by debutant Shujaat Saudagar, reunites most of its cast with the addition of Shraddha Kapoor and will emulate passion for music, friendship.
	The star cast shared the poster on Twitter which says, "every generation finds its voice."
	"And HERE IT IS! @ShujaatSaudagar @FarOutAkhtar @rampalarjun @Purab_Kohli @ShashankSArora #ReliveTheMagik #RockOn2," Shraddha wrote.
	Actor-director Farhan tweeted, "Woohooo! Here we go... #RockOn2 poster. #ReliveTheMagik."
	The 29-year-old actress showed her excitement on being a new member of the 2008 hit's sequel.
	"Made it in to the band ??Hanging with the coolest guys in town.#RockOn2."
	To which Frahan replied, "Why thanks.. Hehehe.. Cannot wait till they hear your songs.. #RockOn2 #ReliveTheMagik."
	 The "Wazir" star also introduced his fans to actor Shashank Arora, who will essay the role of a bass player in the movie.
	"Meet our bass ...

'Rock On 2' first poster unveiled

Actor-director Mark Ruffalo has backed Matt Bomer for casting him in the role of transgender in his upcoming film "Anything" and said he has poured his heart and soul into the part.
	Ruffalo, 48, who is an executive producer on the film, addressed the backlash over the "White Collar" star's involvement in the film on Twitter.
	"To the Trans community. I hear you. It's wrenching to see you in this pain. I am glad we are having this conversation. It's time," he tweeted.
	In another post he wrote, "In all honesty I suggested Matt for the role after the profound experience I had with him while making The Normal Heart."
	Ruffalo's comments came after members of the LGBT community lashed out about the casting of Bomer, saying that a real trans woman should have been cast in the film, reported People magazine.
	When some called for the 38-year-old star's role to be recast, Ruffalo responded that the film had already finished its shooting.
	"The movie is already shot and Matt poured his heard 

Mark Ruffalo backs Matt Bomer on casting him as transgender

Popular actor Jackie Chan will be awarded with an honorary Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12.
	Chan will accept the Oscar alongside fellow honorees, film editor Anne Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman at the Governors Awards.
	"The Honorary Award was created for artists like Jackie Chan, Anne Coates, Lynn Stalmaster and Frederick Wiseman -- true pioneers and legends in their crafts," Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs said.
	"The Board is proud to honour their extraordinary achievements, and we look forward to celebrating with them at the Governors Awards in November," she added.
	Chan is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts, in his movies. His first major breakthrough was the 1978 film "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow".
	His first Hollywood film was "The Big Brawl" in 1980. Chan succeeded in establishing a foothold in the US with his 

Jackie Chan to receive lifetime achievement Oscar

Actor Dwayne Johnson has unveiled the first look of his character Dr Bravestone from the upcoming sequel of the 1995 "Jumanji".
	The 44-year-old former wrestler shared the picture on Instagram with his fans to debut a tentative look of the "smoldering" Dr Bravestone.
	"EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Concept art of my #JUMANJI character. "The Smoldering" Dr Bravestone. (not sure where my pecs went;). This is gonna be fun.. Me, @kevinhart4real, Jack Black, @NickJonas and the Ginger Assassin @karengillanofficial can't wait to 'play the game that plays you'," he wrote.
	The "Fast and Furious" star has earlier clarified that the movie will not be a remake of the original film.
	Johnson has also assured fans that he will work hard to honour the memory of Robin Williams, who starred in the first film.
	"An important thing that I want to be honest and bring up is Robin Williams. The love and respect I have for this man is boundless.
	"You have my word, we will honor his name and the character of Alan .

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