Actor Ranveer Singh today declined to comment on his involvement with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming period drama, "Padmavati".
	Till a month ago, there were reports that Ranveer would reunite with his "Bajirao Mastani" director on "Padmavati".
	The latest buzz, however, is that Bhansali got irked after Ranveer asked for a bound script of the movie and the director decided to not sign the actor.
	When asked about it, the 30-year-old star told reporters here,"Right now I'm not in position to comment on any of my film (referring to 'Padmavati'). As soon as I know I will be the first person to inform you (media)."
	He was speaking on the sidelines of a promotional event.
	On his equation with Bhansali, Ranveer said, "My relationship with Bhansali is good. He has a beautiful smile".
	The film, reportedly set to star Deepika Padukone in the lead role, is about ruler Alauddin Khilji's obsession with queen Padmavati.
	If the deal is struck, Ranveer will be seen as Khilji.

Ranveer keeps mum on 'Padmavati

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She is stepping into motherhood but actress Kareena Kapoor Khan says she is not taking a break from her work.
	"I have been lucky. I can't comment for someone else. But I will pick and choose the best roles that are offered to me. I don't look at Bollywood stereotypes. It's a myth. I do take rest. I rest at the night and work during the day," Kareena told reporters here.
	Rohit Shetty recently said he was hesitant to approach Kareena for "Golmaal 4" as she is expecting her first child but they might do a song together.
	When asked about it, Kareena said, "I am not thinking about that (referring to the song) right now. And why should Rohit be scared of me? In fact, I should be scared of him.
	"Those who have a role for me can come up to me. I am proud of this phase. I am happy I will be doing work as I choose to be seen.	Whichever film I do, I will do it the way I am. Right now we are figuring out the dates (for 'Veere Di Wedding').
	Kareena said she will start working on "Veere Di ...

Happy to be working during pregnancy: Kareena

Late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami has been selected for the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award at the Busan International Film Festival beginning October 6.
	The 21st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has selected Kiarostami, who passed away on July 4 at the age of 76, for the award which is given to Asian cineastes or organisations that have shown the most outstanding contribution to developing the Asian film industry and culture, a release said.
 	Honoring his monumental achievements in cinema, the BIFF 2016 has decided to give the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award to Kiarostami, it said.
 	The award will be presented to the late filmmaker's son Ahmad Kiarostami during the opening ceremony of BIFF 2016.
	Kiarostami was one of the most influential directors in the world and debuted as a filmmaker with his short film 'The Bread and Alley' (1970). Pursuing innovative film aesthetics into the early 21st century, he was invited to the 2nd Busan International Film Festival with 

Asian Filmmaker award posthumously for Kiarostami at Busan

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan says she will begin filming for her upcoming film "Veere Di Wedding" in October.
	Kareena is expecting her first child with actor Saif Ali Khan and the actress says she will shoot in October for a few days and then resume the work on the film post her delivery in December.
	"We are going to shoot for a couple of days in October. Then I will pick up the film post delivery. I am definitely doing the film. We are working on how and when we can shoot," Kareena told PTI.
	Kareena and Saif surprised everyone by announcing her pregnancy in July.
	By the time Saif made the announcement, the 35-year old actress had already signed for "Veere Di Wedding".
	The chick flick also stars Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania.
	There are rumours that the film's story has been changed to suit Bebo's pregnancy.
	"As of now the work on the script is still on and it's too early to say anything about the film and the role," Kareena said.

Kareena to begin shoot for 'Veere Di Wedding' in October

Poorna Jaganathan, currently starring on critically-acclaimed drama "The Night Of", believes the success of Priyanka Chopra and Aziz Ansari in American TV shows will open more doors for South Asian actors.
	The "Delhi Belly" star plays Riz Ahmed's mother Safar on the HBO show. Safar and her husband, played by Peyman Moaadi, are Pakistani immigrants on the show.
	When asked whether she was surprised to see a prime show center around a South Asian family, Poorna says that was one of the reasons for her to join the project as it is very rare to see a show focus on the community.
	"The writing is a masterpiece - I have never come across writing so haunting and characters who are so intricate. It's also not every day you come across a South Asian family on TV that feels real and relatable" Poorna told PTI in an email interview.
	"There's such stereotyping that goes on in American media and South Asian characters have historically been so paper-thin and one dimensional."
	The actress ...

Priyanka, Aziz making tectonic shifts in business: Poorna

A popular but controversial Malaysian rapper has been arrested and was today remanded to four-day police custody by a court here over his most recent music video that allegedly insulted Islam.
	Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, will be investigated for injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class.
	The charge carries a jail term of up to two years.
	The 33-year-old was arrested yesterday at Kuala Lumpur International Airport after he arrived home from abroad and was produced before the magistrate's court in Penang city this morning.
	Namewee, who is also popular in Taiwan, is known for his profanity-laced music.
	The offending video of his song 'Oh My God' was first released in July.
	Earlier this month, Penang police chief said Namewee's arrest would facilitate the investigation into reports lodged against him over the video which features Penang's floating mosque as a backdrop, among others.
	The rapper, however, in a separate ...

Malaysian rapper held for 'insulting Islam' in music video

Bollywood actress Zareen Khan says when a big star does bold scenes on-screen it is appreciated but when something similar is done by a relatively less established face, people label it as "trash".
	The actress, who appeared in a bold role in last year's hit "Hate Story 3", feels she doesn't understand the disparity between the reception of bold scenes by audience.
	"If, may be, a bigger name does this (bold scenes) it's alright. It's like 'wow', 'oh my God', 'looking so hot', this and that. But if somebody with not so much a big or established name is doing it, it is called trash, people are trolling it," Zareen told PTI.
	"I don't understand all these things. But I don't let them get on to me. I don't get bothered or affected by these things. I am here to do my work. I think I've learnt this over the years," she said.
	The actress feels part of the problem is that many people in the country are look down upon bold scenes, but will be the first ones to watch them.
	"I feel we live in 

Bold scenes of only big stars are praised, feels Zareen

Actress Priyanka Chopra has thanked her fans after she reached the milestone of 10 million followers on Instagram.
	Priyanka, who is currently shooting for the second season of "Quantico" in New York, shared her excitement on social media along with a mini clip of herself in which she is donning a glares with the digits 1 and 0 on each of its glass.
	"Thankful for our 10 million family on Instagram.. Lots of love and gratitude! #10MforPriyankaonInsta, Priyanka wrote.
	The 34-year-old "Bajirao Mastani" star has become the second most followed Indian film actor on the photo-sharing site after Deepika Padukone, who has a 10.7 million followers.
	Alia Bhatt holds the third spot with 8.5 million followers, whereas Sonam Kapoor and Akshay Kumar are on the fourth and fifth positions with 6.8 million and 6.3 million followers, respectively.

Priyanka Chopra hits 10 million followers on Instagram

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez says she was initially scared of 7-feet high Australian actor and retired professional wrestler Nathan Jones, but later bonded well while working on "A Flying Jatt".
	Jones, who was seen in Hollywood movies like "Mad Max: Fury Road", "Troy", "The Condemned" and a Tamil film last year, has forayed into Bollywood with "A Flying Jatt".
	"First time when I saw Nathan, he looked scary. I used to talk to Nathan about Hollywood, I would ask him about how it is working with this or that actor or actress. We used to gossip about Hollywood. It was cool. I enjoyed his company," Jacqueline told PTI.
	The "Kick" actress reveals both her co stars from "A Flying Jatt" - Nathan and Tiger Shroff are introverts.
	"Both Tiger and Nathan are introverts. But when you put them in front of camera Nathan would scream, shout and Tiger would become a superhero so he did action and stuff. It is just amazing to work with people like that. They are nice and calm people," the 

I gossiped about Hollywood with Nathan Jones: Jacqueline

Veteran singer-actress Barbra Streisand says she called up Apple CEO Tim Cook to programme Siri to pronounce her name correctly.
	The 74-year-old star says Cook has promised her to make the changes in their next Siri update.
	"She pronounces my name wrong. Streisand with a soft S, like sand on the beach. I've been saying this for my whole career. And so what did I do? I called the head of Apple, Tim Cook, and he delightfully agreed to have Siri change the pronunciation of my name, finally, with the next update on Sep 30," Streisand told NPR.
	"So let's see if that happens because I will be thrilled."
	She is currently at the end of her North American tour to promote her new album "Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway".

Streisand wants Apple to change how Siri pronounces her name

Actor Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that the new "Jumanji" film will not be a remake of the 1995 original movie.
	The 44-year-old "San Andreas" star announced the news on Instagram and clarified that it will be a continuation story of Joe Johnston's directorial.
	"And now in two weeks I'll reunite with old friends Kevin Hart and Jack Black and we have the honor to introduce a whole new generation to the amazing world of #JUMANJI.
	"For the record we are 'NOT' making a reboot, but rather a continuation of the awesome JUMANJI story," Johnson wrote.
	The former wrestler also expressed his excitement for starring alongside Hart and Black in Jake Kasdan's Fantasy action, which will hit theatres next year.
	"It's also crazy to me how much me, Kev and Jack look like triplets when we're together. Man this is gonna be FUN," he wrote.

Dwayne Johnson confirms new 'Jumanji' will not be remake

Supermodel-entrepreneur Tyra Banks has been hired to teach a course to business students at Stanford University.
	Banks, who received a non-degree certificate at Harvard Business School in 2012, will be back in the classroom at Harvard's rival school Stanford to share her knowledge to around 25 M.B.A. Graduate students in May next year.
	According to the Wall Street Journal, Banks, 42, will co-teach a course called Project You: Building and Extending your Personal Brand.
	In the class, she is said to be teaching pupils on how to use all forms of old and new media to showcase their business acumen as well as how to handle press exposure as a business leader.
	Banks insisted she won't be too tough on her students but added, "If I see somebody not paying attention, I am going to call on them."
	The former "America's Next Top Model" host will share the course with co-instructor Allison Kluger, who is a management professor at Stanford.
	Kluger also has roots in entertainment, after ...

Tyra Banks to teach at Stanford University

Actress Bette Midler has apologised after a tweet she posted about Caitlyn Jenner was deemed transphobic.
	The 70-year-old actress took to her social media page following the news that Caitlyn's E! reality show "I Am Cait", which followed her after she transitioned to become a woman from her former identity of Bruce Jenner, had been cancelled after two seasons.
	"Now that @IAmCait has been cancelled, will she go back to being Bruce?" Midler had written.
	The actress then added to the controversy by referring to Caitlyn's ex-wife Kris Jenner, and her ability to spin any experience into a money-making one, continuing: "Will Kris take him back? Do I smell a re-wedding?!"
	Following her tweet, many people slammed her for being transphobic, causing Midler to quickly issue an apology.
	"Dear friends @hrc, whom I have always supported," she wrote, referencing The Human Rights Campaign, America's largest civil rights organisation working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ...

Bette Midler apologises to Caitlyn for 'transphobic' tweet

Actress Radhika Apte says she is inspired by English actress Olivia Coleman's performance in 2011 film "Tyrannosaur".
	The British drama film has been written and directed by Paddy Considine, who made his debut with the project.
	"Finally saw #Tyrannosaur I think it's one of my favourite films. And #OliviaColeman is phenomenal. So inspired @PaddyConsidine," Apte tweeted.
	"Tyrannosaur" also stars Peter Mullan, Eddie Marsan, Paul Popplewell and Sally Carman. The film won Coleman the best actress honour at the British Independent Film Awards.

Radhika Apte praises English actress Olivia Coleman

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood's maiden production "2 In 1", which has been directed by Prabhudheva, will hit theatres on October 7.
	Sonu, 43, who also stars in the film alongside Tamannaah Bhatia, shared the news on Twitter, writing, "All set for my 1st home production "2in 1". Releasing on 7th October @tamannaahspeaks @PDdancing. Need your wishes."
	Sonu's film company Shakti Sagar Productions has been named after his father, who passed away this February.
	The poster of the movie was launched by Chinese action star Jackie Chan, who is Sonu's co-star in upcoming film "Kung Fu Yoga".

Sonu Sood's first production '2 in 1' to release on October 7

Pop star Britney Spears' forthcoming album "Glory" has surfaced online ahead of its August 26 release.
	The record was stocked in a music store in Mexico nearly an entire week before its official release date and fans who got the copies spread them online, reported Ace Showbiz.
	A fan shared on Twitter photos of "Glory" which showed collaborators on the set including Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, Young Fyre, Sterling Fox, Oak, Phoebe Ryan, Burns, Nick Monson, Mattman & Robin, Cashmere Cat, Robopop and more.
	"Glory" contains previously released songs "Private Show", "Do You Wanna Come Over?" and "Clumsy", and has the party theme.
	"What You Need" is described as a blast of horns and southern flavor, "If I'm Dancing" channels Major Lazer's music while "Just Luv Me" channels Justin Bieber's latest hits.
	"Coupure Electrique" reportedly features Spears, 34, singing in French throughout.
	Spears' ninth studio album is expected to make its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart ...

Britney Spears' new album 'Glory' leaks online

Rapper Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill have moved in together following rumours that suggested they broke up earlier this month.
	Mill, 29, shared on Instagram a photo of him and his girlfriend in front of their new house in Beverly Hills.
	In the photo, Minaj and Mill were riding an ATV in the night.
	The 33-year-old "Anaconda" hitmaker donned a blonde wig and wore a black tank top. Her beau, meanwhile, sported a grey printed tee. "We good... WE GOOOD!" he captioned it.
	Sources said that Minaj and Mill are renting an 11,500 square-foot home in Beverly Hills for USD 30,000 a month. The property boasts 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and a sprawling driveway with a 5-car garage.
	The couple's plans to buy a house in Los Angeles got screwed up when Mill was put under house arrest in February for violating his parole.
	Only Minaj's name is reportedly on the rental agreement.

Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill move in together

Former footballer David Beckham has added a new horse tattoo on the right side of his neck.
	Victoria Beckham took to Instagram to show off her husband's newest ink, which sits just below his "Buster" tattoo he had in honor of his eldest son Brooklyn Beckham, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"Amazing artist Mark Mahoney @Shamrocksocialclub @davidbeckham X kisses from Los Angeles us VB," Victoria wrote alongside the black-and-white photo which gave a close-up look at David's horse tattoo done by famed tattoo artist Mahoney at Shamrock Social Club in Hollywood, California.
	David, 41, has more than 40 tattoos on his body, including four tattoos in honor of his four children, the number "99" on his little finger to mark the year he got married, a hummingbird in tribute to Victoria in addition to her name in Hindi and image.
	He also has some religious tattoos including a cross design on his back, a religious scene depicting Jesus being carried by three cherubs, a scene of a woman in a forest over .

David Beckham gets a horse tattoo on his neck

Country star Miranda Lambert has got engaged to her six-year-old fan during a concert.
	The 32-year-old "Mama's Broken Heart" singer announced during the New Jersey concert that a young fan named Sebastian had proposed to her backstage - and she said yes, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"I got engaged today!" Lambert told the audience at East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium, where she was opening for Kenny Chesney.
	"There is a little six-year-old boy here named Sebastian. He asked me to marry him. I said yes - in 25 years."
	The singer then showed off a pink ring on her finger, adding, "Look at this beautiful ring! He got on one knee. He was such a gentleman. It may be my favourite proposal ever."
	Lambert shared the news with all her fans, posting photos of herself with little Sebastian on Instagram.
	She added the caption: "I said YES! But he has to wait 25 years. This sweet boy Sebastian is a little gentleman.

Miranda Lambert gets 'engaged' to six-year-old fan

Actress Lindsay Lohan is allegedly demanding 500,000 pounds and a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in exchange for doing an interview about her tumultuous romance with Egor Tarabasov on Russian TV.
	The 30-year-old actress was invited to appear as a guest on Russia's most popular talk show, "Pust govoryat", which airs on state-owned station Channel 1, but will only agree if they meet her outrageous demands, according to TMZ.
	Lohan wants "a private jet, security, a one-year Russian visa with extension, 500,000 British pounds, hair, makeup and manicurist on-board the jet, Ritz-Carlton penthouse suite" and a meeting with Putin.
	Surprisingly, some of the demands have been agreed on and both parties are still in negotiations.
	The show wants to do an interview with Lohan about her turbulent relationship with the 22-year-old Russian heir.
	Lohan revealed she called off their engagement after a series of recent fights, including a violent altercation on a beach on Mykonos and a row at 

Lohan wants money, pics with Putin for interview about ex Egor

Lou Pearlman, the producer responsible for boy bands Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, died in prison while serving his 25-year sentence for a USD 300 million Ponzi scheme. He was 62.
	Pearlman is best known for his hand in creating some of the biggest bands of the '90s, reported Variety.
	In Florida in 1993, the producer brought together then-unknown singers AJ McLean, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Howie D and Brian Littrell to create the Backstreet Boys. The band would go on to sell more than 130 million records.
	In 1995, Pearlman also created NSYNC. Along with making massive sales, NSYNC can also be credited with jumpstarting Justin Timberlake's road to stardom.
	Pearlman saw a fall from grace, however, in 2006, when it was revealed he was running a USD 300 million Ponzi scheme through his Trans Continental companies.
	He admitted to defrauding thousands of people and about ten banks in a Orlando, Florida, court in 2008.
	As Judge G. Kendall Sharp read through a 47-page plea deal, drawn 

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