John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, will stay in jail for two more years after his request for parole was denied for the nineth time.
	He was denied parole on August 24 by a three-member state parole board pannel, reported People magazine.
	Chapman, 61, who shot Lennon dead in New York City on December 8, 1980, is currently serving 20 years to life in the maximum-security Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, New York, after pleading guilty in 1981 to second-degree murder.
	In its decision, the parole panel wrote, "The Board of Parole commends your acceptance of responsibility and vivid characterization of your crime as premeditated, selfish and evil."
	But despite noting Chapman's "network of support" and his strong "institutional records and rehabilitative efforts," the panel said many favorable factors outweighed "the premeditated and celebrity seeking nature of the crime. From our interview and review of your records, we find that your release would be incompatible with the .

John Lennon's killer denied parole for 9th time

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Actor Irrfan Khan is likely to be part of the sequel to 2007 hit "Life In A Metro".
	Anurag Basu directed "Life in a Metro," narrated the story of nine people living in Mumbai and dealt with issues like extra-marital affairs, love, heart breaks and modern-day struggles in an urban life. The musical drama set in Mumbai got good response from the audience.
	"We are still working on the script. The sequel will have a completely different story. We are not carrying forward the story of the couples. There will be four love stories set in Mumbai. It's too early for us to reveal details about it," sources said.
	The film had an ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Nafisa Ali, Shilpa Shetty, Shiney Ahuja, Kay Kay Menon, Kangana Ranaut, Sharman Joshi, Konkona Sen Sharma and Irrfan Khan.
	"The sequel will also have an ensemble cast. We are in talks with actors but no one is locked yet. From the first part we are in talks with Irrfan. There is a verbal commitment from him," sources said.
	The film had ..

Irrfan Khan in "Life In A Metro" sequel ?

Actors Guy Pearce and Carice van Houten have welcomed their first child, a baby boy.
	The 48-year-old  "Iron Man 3" actor and the 39-year-old "Game of Thrones" actress took to Twitter to make the announcement.
	"A cute little package arrived and told us his name's Monte Pearce," Pearce wrote.
	"We think we're gonna keep him. Placenta smoothie anyone? @caricevhouten." Carice wrote.
	The news of the couple expecting their first child came in March.
	In mid-July, Carice stood in front of a mirror and snapped a picture of her growing baby bump. "Almost don't fit the mirror anymore," the actress told her Twitter followers.
	The couple first met on the the set of movie "Brimstone," a Western thriller co-starring Dakota Fanning and Kit Harington.

Guy Pearce, Carice van Houten welcome first child

Pop star Justin Bieber has topped the music section of the Guinness World Records 2017 edition book with set of eight record titles.
	The 22-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter's tally of achievements in this year's edition of the annual include, most streamed track on Spotify in one week for "What Do You Mean," most simultaneous tracks on the US singles chart and most simultaneous new entries in the Hot 100 by a solo artist.
	Other categories were; the most followers on twitter (male), First act to occupy all top three positions simultaneously on UK singles chart, most viewed music channel on YouTube (individual) and most subscribers on YouTube for a musician (male).
	The official website of Guinness World Records recently made the announcement after presenting the "Sorry" hitmaker with his certificates before he performed at one of his "Purpose World Tour" concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
	The Guinness World Records 2017 Edition is due out on September 8.

Bieber wins 8 titles in Guinness World Records 2017 edition

Actress Ruby Rose and girlfriend Harley Gusman have called it quits.
	The "Orange Is the New Black" star started dating Gusman two months ago, reported People magazine.
	"It just didn't work out. They weren't on the same page," a source said.
	Rose, 30, who ended her engagement to Phoebe Dahl last December, was first linked to Gusman in June after they were spotted on a dinner date at Katsuya in Hollywood.
	The pair were also among the guests at Taylor Swift's annual Fourth of July party in her Rhode Island home.

Ruby Rose, girlfriend Harley Gusman part ways

Blake Lively held a private baby shower with her close friends including Taylor Swift over the weekend.
	The 29-year-old "Gossip Girl" alum is expecting her second child with her husband Ryan Reynolds.
	The celebration was held at the Bedford Post Inn in New York on Saturday afternoon, reported E! online.
	According to the source, guests arrived at around 11:00 am and enjoyed the party for around 90 minutes.
	Swift, reportedly got the invitation during the Fourth of July weekend.
	Lively and Reylnolds are already parents to 1-year-old daughter James.

Blake Lively hosts private baby shower with Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift gave a miss to the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards for a jury duty in Nashville, but the singer was dismissed as a potential juror in an aggravated rape and kidnapping case.
	The reason for the 26-year-old songstress dismissal is her own sexual abuse case, reported People magazine.
	 Swift had filed a counter suit against David Mueller, a radio host who allegedly groped her during a meet-and-greet in 2013. Mueller had filed a suit against her claiming he was fired by his job and banned from the star's concerts based on false allegations he groped Swift before her concert at the Pepsi Center in June 2013.
	According to a courthouse witness, Swift "was part of the panel of prospective jurors on a case with charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape and aggravated domestic assault. Therefore, the judge excused Ms Swift because of her pending sexual assault cause against Mr Mueller."
	The "Bad Blood" hitmaker surprised everyone when she casually showed up at Music City's ..

Taylor Swift dismissed from jury in sexual assault case

Hollywood friends and family remembered King of Pop Michael Jackson on his 58th birthday.
	Madonna shared a throwback photo collage of her and the iconic singer.
	"Happy Birthday to this wonderful and glorious creature!! The King! Gone too soon!" the "Rebel Heart" hitmaker wrote alongside some heart emojis.
	Usher tweeted, "Happy birthday #WeMissYouMichael."
	Jackson's sister La Toya Jackson also posted a throwback photo of them, captioning it, "Happy birthday to the most #loving #kindhearted #talented #brother in the #world! Love U #KingOfPop #MichaelJackson."
	The legendary singer's children, Prince and Paris Jackson, also paid tribute to their father.
	Prince penned a sweet sonnet for his father, captioning it, "Happy birthday to the Man who was more than a legend. I love you."
	Paris reposted Prince's sonnet and wrote, "Love this.. proud of you big brother. And happy birthday to the man that means more to us than anything and anyone ever could."
	"Happy birthday to The King Of ...

Madonna, Usher pay tribute to Michael Jackson on his birthday

Pop star Justin Bieber says his brief return to the photo-and-video-sharing site Instagram was accidental.
	Two weeks after quitting the site, the Canadian singer briefly returned to it on Monday.
	Bieber later took to Twitter to explaining that he never meant to reactivate his Instagram account.
	"Still no Instagram it was an accident," he wrote.
	Bieber left the social media earlier this month after his relationship with Sofia Richie caused a lot of drama.
	 The "What Do You Mean?" singer first threatened to make his account private while asking fans to stop posting nasty comments about his rumored new girlfriend.

Justin Bieber accidentally reactivates Instagram account

Actress Jennifer Garner looked unhappy during her latest reunion with estranged husband Ben Affleck.
	The stars met over the weekend and Garner, 44, appeared to be crying when he talked to her in their car, reported Aceshowbiz.
	Pictured in a white top paired with jeans and black shades while carrying a bible, Garner looked sad as she stood next to Affleck, who sported a gray T-shirt, jeans and a cap.
	The couple announced their split last year after ten years of marriage, but none of them has filed for divorce. The two are still on good terms and frequently spend time together with their three kids, 10-year-old Violet, seven-year-old Seraphina and four-year-old Samuel.
	The family recently enjoyed a vacation in Montana's Yellowstone Club, which is one of the couple's favorite places, to celebrate Affleck's 44th birthday.

Jennifer Garner looks sad during reunion with Ben Affleck

Emraan Hashmi has had a string of box office flops lately, but the actor says he values failures much more than the hits because they have made him grow in his career.
	The 37-year-old actor said he takes responsibility of all his films that didn't work, but they haven't negatively affected him.
	"There have been films that have been unsuccessful at the box office but that doesn't deter me. I feel if I go back in time and select the scripts, I would still select those films for reasons that I felt they were good. Sometimes you go wrong. That's what filmmaking is. You have to take a chance," Emraan told reporters here last evening.
	"I hold my debacles closer to me than my successful films. It helps me grow, I am clearer after doing these films. I would never disown or shun it. At the same time I will take full responsibility of those films."
	The "Azhar" actor feels low career phase is the testing time for any actor and how ones deals with it shows his/her strength.
	"For an actor you 

Failure more special than success: Emraan Hashmi

Director Vikram Bhatt feels Bollywood filmmakers would benefit more if they focus on making original content rather than copying Hollywood movies.
	The filmmaker admitted he failed with his 2014 directorial outing "Creature" because he tried imitating the stuff made in the West and hence, believes if an Indian director goes on aping a Hollywood horror film it will only result into a movie with sub-standard quality.
	"Our horror films have always been the romanticizing of horror. We always had love stories, emotions, music. Whether it is 'Mahal', 'Kohra', 'Bees Saal Baad'...That is the culture of our films. 'Raaz' belongs to the culture of Indian horror films. If we are to make 'Conjuring', then people say, 'Oh this is Conjuring'," he said.
	"Anybody who tries to ape Hollywood now is going to become a lesser cousin of Hollywood. I've learnt that lesson myself in a film called 'Creature'," Vikram told reporters at a promotional event for "Raaz Reboot" last evening.
	The director is ...

No point in aping Hollywood horror films: Vikram Bhatt

Gene Wilder, who became Hollywood's one of the most iconic comic actors with his delightfully funny performances in films directed by Mel Brooks has died. He was 83.
	Wilder made his own space in the industry with films like "The Producers," "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," and "Stir Crazy" passed away early Monday morning at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, reported Variety.
	His nephew Jordan Walker-Pearlman said he died of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
	 "We understand for all the emotional and physical challenges this situation presented we have been among the lucky ones - this illness-pirate, unlike in so many cases, never stole his ability to recognize those that were closest to him, nor took command of his central-gentle-life affirming core personality.
	"The decision to wait until this time to disclose his condition wasn't vanity, but more so that the countless young children that would smile or call out to him ...

Gene Wilder, star of 'Willy Wonka,' dies at 83

"Legends of Tomorrow" star Johnathon Schaech says if he could play any Marvel character, it would be 'Wolverine'.
	The 46-year-old actor has revealed that the said Marvel character, who possesses animal-keen senses, was his inspiration to start acting, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"If I could play any character, it would be Wolverine. I feel like he's why I wanted to start acting," he said.
	The role of Wolverine will likely soon be available for Schaech as Hugh Jackman will be wearing his adamantium claws and sporting the famous sideburns for the last time as part of "The Wolverine 3" cast.
	The final "Wolverine" solo film will hit US theatres on March 3 next year.

Johnathon Schaech wants to be next 'Wolverine'

Rapper Drake was unable to collect his trophy at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards because he was stuck in traffic.
	The 29-year-old record producer won the Best Hip Hop Video accolade for his song "Hotline Bling" at the star-studded event but was unable to collect his prize due to traffic, reported Female First.
	Drake's late arrival to the award ceremony made the presenter Diddy kept his silver and gold statue until he turned up later to receive it.
	The "Too Good" hitmaker also presented the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to his rumoured girlfriend Rihanna at the event.
	He delivered a heart-warming speech hailing the R&B beauty's achievements, declared he had been "in love" with her since he was 22, and honoured her as a "living, breathing legend in our industry".
	They then shared a kiss on the cheek as the "Diamond" songstress stepped up to accept the special Moonman award, which she celebrated as "such an amazing moment" in her career.

Drake late to VMAs due to traffic

Pop star Justin Bieber has returned to Instagram in less than two weeks after deleting his account.
	The 22-year-old "Sorry" singer had temporarily deleted his account after slamming his followers for allegedly insulting his rumoured girlfriend Sofia Richie and having an online feud with ex Selena Gomez.
	Bieber has not posted any new photos or videos yet. His last clip was posted on August 16 which featured his new dog, Todd.
	 The singer earlier warned his fans to mind their comments about Richie.
	"I'm gonna make my Instagram private if you guys don't stop the hate this is getting out of hand, if you guys are really fans you wouldn't be so mean to people that I like," he wrote that time.
	Bieber deleted his account from photo-video sharing app hours after he and Gomez, 24, indulged in an ugly spat with the songstress accusing the pop star of "cheating multiple times.

Justin Bieber returns to Instagram after fight with Gomez

Singers Nick and Joe Jonas have got matching tattoos ahead of the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night.
	Nick, 23, took to his Snapchat and recorded his older brother getting an arrow tattooed on his right bicep by a body artist.
	The "Close" hitmaker got the same design on his left bicep.
	The song-writer later uploaded a photograph on the social media of their body art by captioning it- "Boom.

Nick, Joe Jonas get matching tattoos

Actor Idris Alba has wrapped up the shoot of his upcoming fantasy thriller "The Dark Tower."
	The 43-year-old "Pacific Rim" star took to Twitter to announce that he finished filming his part.
	"I'm done filming, spoke to the director the other day and he said the edit is coming along really well," he wrote.
	Elba stars opposite Matthew McConaughey, who portrays the villainous Walter Padick and Jackie Earle Haley, who essays the role of fearsome vampire leader, Richard Sayre.
	Tom Taylor, Katheryn Winnick, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Michael Barbieri and Fran Kranz are among the other cast members of the movie.
	Directed by Nikolaj Arcel and Ron Howard, the movie will release in the US on February 17 next year.

Idris Elba wraps up filming for 'The Dark Tower'

Actress Jennifer Garner was spotted crying during her recent meet with estranged husband Ben Affleck.
	The 44-year-old "Miracles from Heaven" star was pictured looking sad and keeping her head down while the actor talked to her in their car, reported Ace-Showbiz.
	In a sleeveless white top paired with jeans and black shades while carrying a bible, Garner looked sad as she stood next to Affleck, who donned a grey T-shirt, jeans and a Red Sox cap.
	Garner and Affleck announced their split last year after ten years of marriage, but none of them has filed for divorce. The two are still on friendly terms and frequently spend time together with their three kids.

Jennifer Garner wipes away tear during reunion with Affleck

Singer Nicole Scherzinger says she is in a good place in her personal life, after moving on with Grigor Dimitrov following her split from Lewis Hamilton.
	After a tumultuous seven-year relationship with Hamilton, 31, the 38-year-old singer has found love in tennis ace Grigor Dimitrov and says that she is happier than ever, reported Female First.
	"I'm at a very good place now. I'm really happy. I don't feel like there is any wall up or any tension or awkwardness. But that's what's so great with time and life and experience. What doesn't break you or doesn't kill you really only makes you stronger," she said.

I'm in a good place: Nicole Scherzinger

Actress Lily James says she gets fashion advice from her boyfriend Matt Smith because he has "great taste".
	The "Cinderella" actress, who has been dating the former "Doctor Who" star for nearly two years, appreciates her boyfriend's great sense of style so asks him to help her choose clothes for her red carpet appearances, reported Female First.
	"He's got great taste so I run things by him. He's got a good fashion eye," she said.

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