Bollywood celebrities including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor and Karan Johar among others, congratulated Indian woman wrestler Sakshi Malik for ending India's frustrating medal drought by winning bronze medal at Rio Olympic Games.
	Malik scripted history by becoming the first woman wrestler from India to bag an Olympic medal and only fourth female athlete from the country to climb to the podium at the biggest sporting event in the world.
	The 23-year-old from Haryana defeated Kyrgysztan's Aisuluu Tynybekova in the 58kg category to script history.
	"Proud to be an Indian... Proud of Sakshi...More power to women !! JAI HIND," Bachchan tweeted.
	Aamir, who will be essaying the role of a wrestler in his upcoming biopic "Dangal" posted, "Congratulations Sakshi Malik! 1st Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal. Well done. You have done India proud!"
	Akshay wrote, "Here comes the first! Thank you & congratulations #SakshiMalik! ...

Bollywood celerates Sakshi Malik's Rio Olympic win

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Actor David Schwimmer says that he struggled with his overnight fame once "Friends" became a huge hit after debuting in 1994.
	The 49-year-old actor, who recently made his return to TV in "American Crime Story: The People v O.J. Simpson" nearly 12 years after "Friends" wrapped, said the adjustment to celebrity status was very hard for him, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	"It was pretty jarring and it messed with my relationship to other people in a way that took years, I think, for me to kind of adjust to and become comfortable with.
	"As an actor, the way I was trained, my job was to observe life and to observe other people, and so I used to walk around with my head up, and really engaged and watching people," Schwimmer said.
	The actor said he felt life hiding after becoming a star.
	"The effect of celebrity was the absolute opposite. It made me want to hide under a baseball cap, not be seen. And I realized after a while that I was no longer watching people; I was trying to hide.
	"So 

'Friends' fame messed with my relationships: David Schwimmer

Oscar-winning singer Adele, who is on world tour, was forced to cancel her Phoenix show as she is suffering from cold.
	The 28-year-old British singer announced the news the day of the show to fans in an Instagram video.
	"Hello everyone... Specifically everyone in Phoenix and Arizona. I can't do my show tonight, my second show here. I'm really, really sorry.
	"I've had a cold for a couple days, and I've been pushing through it and I did my show last night and I loved it, but I pushed too hard. And my cold has gotten the better of me," Adele said.
	In the video the "Hello" hitmaker looked tired and emotional as she delivered the bad news, but promised fans that she would reschedule the date.
	"I'm so sorry to let you down, I know lots of people would be flying in, from all over, it's the last thing I want to do but I have to look after myself because I've got so many more shows to do.
	"I will reschedule this show I promise you and I will come back and I will smash it for you. I'm ...

Adele cancels Phoenix concert due to illness

In what could turn into a big box office clash, director Anees Bamzee has said that he may release his forthcoming film "Aankhen 2" next year in Diwali, a festive slot which will also see release of Rohit Shetty's "Golmaal Again".
	"We will start shooting next month. We are planning a Diwali release next year. It's a big film so it has to come on a special day," Anees told PTI.
	The fourth instalment of the hit comedy franchise "Golmaal" will also open in theaters on Diwali next year.
	"Golmaal Again" will feature Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Rimi Sen in lead roles.
	All the three previous films - "Golmaal" (2006), "Golmaal Returns" (2008) and "Golmaal 3" (2010) were released during Diwali and were box office success.
	Makers of "Aankhen 2" last night announced the star cast with Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Ileana D'Cruz, south actress Regina Cassandra in the lead roles.
	A heist drama "Aankhen 2" is a sequel to 2002 ...

Big B's 'Aankhen 2' to clash with 'Golmaal 4' next Diwali?

Lin-Manuel Miranda, mastermind behind Pulitzer-winning play "Hamilton," has been roped in by Disney to write songs for their "Little Mermaid" movie.
	He will serve as a co-writer with Alan Menken, reported Aceshowbiz.
	The Broadway star will also produce the film alongside Marc Platt.
	"Mermaid" is not the only project which Miranda is doing for Disney. He is also tapped to write songs for the Mouse House's animation "Moana" which stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and has contributed music for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" as well.
	Apart from Disney,	Universal Pictures has also announced their own adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson classic tale. Chloe Moretz is attached to play the lead role.

Lin-Manuel Miranda to pen songs for Disney's 'Little Mermaid'

Singer Lady Gaga's next single will be "Perfect Illusion".
	The 30-year-old songstress took to Instagram to announce her next single, which will mark her first in nearly three years.
	The fans of the star have been waiting for her next album since she dropped Artpop in 2013.
	The single will release in September.
	During the 2016 Grammy Awards, Gaga spoke with reporters backstage and though she didn't give an exact date, she did say the album should come out by the end of this year.

Lady Gaga announces new single 'Perfect Illusion'

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry are going strong and the actor reportedly wants to get engaged to his singer girlfriend.
	The couple, whose romance first went public at the 2016 Golden Globes, have already discussed marriage, reported E! online.
	"They are in love and happier than ever. (Orlando) would like to get engaged to (Katy) before the year is up," a source said.
	The 39-year-old actor is already a father to 5-year-old son Flynn with ex-wife Miranda Kerr, who is set to tie the knot with Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel.
	However, according to the source Kerr's recent engagement has nothing to do with Bloom's commitment to the 31-year-old pop sensation.
	"He has been over her for some time and (is) ready to begin his life with Katy," the source added.

Orlando Bloom plans to propose to Katy Perry

Reality TV star Kylie Jenner has bought a hidden hills home worth USD 4.5 million.
	Her new home is located in the same neighborhood as her mother, Kris Jenner, and her current main home, reported E! online.
	The property she bought in May was for USD 6 million.
	The mansion built on 3.9 acres, is roughly 5,000 square feet and offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
	Kylie is expected to use the new property as more of a home office, while keeping her current living situation the main home.
	Her older sister Kendall Jenner recently spent over USD 6.5 million on 4,8000-square-foot West Hollywood home that was once owned by John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.

Kylie Jenner buys USD 4.5 Million home close to her mansion

Actress-stand up comedian Amy Schumer sounded as if she has canceled her own show "Inside Amy Schumer," while addressing the controversy surrounding comments made by Kurt Metzger, one of the writers on her Comedy Central series.
	After Metzger was called out for some hurtful comments he made about rape victims, Schumer tweeted, "Kurt does not work for me. He is not a writer on my show. Please stop asking me about it. His words are not mine."
	Few of her followers responded to the tweet asking if she has fired Metzger, and then Schumer, 35, seemingly announced that "Inside Amy Schumer" has been canceled by tweeting.
	"I didn't fire Kurt. He isn't a writer for my show because we aren't making the show anymore. There are no writers for it," she wrote.
	She also retweeted a fan's response, saying "You're the best, and we'll miss your show."
	Comedy writer Metzger had penned a Facebook post regarding a sexual abuse scandal that caught fire in the comedy world, and Schumer, who calls ...

Amy Schumer cancels 'Inside Amy Schumer' on Twitter?

He may have a huge global female fan following, but actress Tannishtha Chatterjee says she wasn't a fan of her co-star, former cricketer, Brett Lee.
	Tannishtha will be seen romancing Lee in upcoming romantic drama "UnIndian". The English language film marks the feature film debut of the former Australian fast bowler.
	"When I heard about the casting for the film, I initially thought he (Brett Lee) would be an Australian actor. I was told it is the cricketer Brett Lee...I was surprised," Tannishtha told PTI.
	"It (meeting) was organic and seamless friendship. We had fabulous time working together. We had great time shooting in Australia. Brett is witty, funny and a great guy," she added.
	The "Angry Indian Goddesses" actress said that she wasn't a fan of Lee as she does not follow cricket much.
	"The chemistry between us worked because I don't follow cricket much. If I was in an awe of him or had been his fan then it would have been difficult. I appreciate him. I had seen him in ads. .

I wasn't a Brett Lee fan: Tannishtha

Two years after Robin Williams' death, the Oscar winner and comedian's daughter Zelda has opened up about the grief and hardships she experienced.
	Zelda appeared on Chelsea Handler's talk show "Chelsea," where she discussed life growing up with father, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"I didn't really grow up in the spotlight - we lived in San Francisco - so for me, we were already kind of together and close.
	"And so I just kept going, 'OK, well, today I'm going to get up and love what I do. And then tomorrow I'm going to wake up and be happy and love what I do. And then the next day... Because that's all you can do," she said.
	Zelda went on to talk about the reactions of her loved ones and how she was affected by the responses of others.
	"It was very funny because, for a while, no one would let me do anything. I think there's that reaction of like, 'Oh, are you OK?' And then even if you are OK, they're like, 'Well, what's wrong?' For awhile, I was just kind of left to my own ...

Zelda opens up about coping with father Robin Williams's death

Arthur Hiller, the director of classic films like "Love Story," "The Out-of-Towners" and "The In-Laws," has died. He was 92.
	The Canadian-born director died on Wednesday in Los Angeles of natural causes, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced, reported Variety.
	Hiller served as the Academy president between 1993 and 1997 and of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) from 1989-93.
	"We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved friend Arthur Hiller. I was a member of the Board during his presidency and fortunate enough to witness firsthand his dedication to the Academy and his lifelong passion for visual storytelling," Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs said in a statement.
	The DGA also released a statement post his demise.
	"We are deeply saddened to learn of Arthur's passing. As a tireless crusader in the fight for creative rights and a passionate film preservation advocate, Arthur Hiller's impact on the fabric of our industry will be felt for ...

Arthur Hiller, 'Love Story' director, dies at 92

Putting rumours of feud to rest, rapper Eminem joined Drake on stage during his concert in Detroit.
	The 43-year-old rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, came on stage after the 29-year-old Canadian singer teased the audience about a guest appearance during his performance, reported Mirror.
	"Do you think we'll be able to look back and say, 'Do you remember that one night in Detroit?'" Drake told the crowd.
	Eminem then came on the stage for his third appearance in concert in eight months.
	Drake introduced the star, saying, "Make some noise for the greatest rapper to ever get on a microphone."
	Eminem said it was an "honour" to be standing next to Drake and performing with the musician.
	"It's an honour to share the stage with this man right here," he said.
	The rapper also shared a photograph of him alongside Drake on his Instagram, captioning the post, "Views from The Joe. #WelcometoDetroit (sic).

Eminem joins Drake on stage during his concert

Kylie Minogue's fiance Joshua Sasse says the singer is an unbelievable bundle of joy.
	The 28-year-old actor, who announced his engagement to the "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" hitmaker in February this year after five months of dating, said his relationship with the 48-year-old singer is "magic," reported Mirror.
	I love her - that's it. As anyone who has met her will attest, she is just the most unbelievable bundle of joy. It's magic, it's excitement and joy," Joshua said.
	The actor feels the 20-year age gap between them doesn't matter as for him love is beyond all these limitations.
	"I don't think it matters. I don't think love has a boundary. And look, I think it's unfair that women get a hard time across the board.
	"So where is the reasoning in that? It's a really odd thing and it's a sociopathic problem. And I don't have the answer for it and I am in love with an older woman, and vive la difference,"  he said.

Kylie Minogue is unbelievable bundle of joy, says fiance

Actress Amy Schumer says her current boyfriend Ben Hanisch is completely opposite to the narcissistic guys she has dated in past.
	The 35-year-old comedy star has been romancing furniture designer and believes he could be the best for her as he is loving and supportive of her career in the limelight, reported ET online.
	"I usually would go for narcissists who, you know, could never be happy. (Ben's) just very supportive and loving and I think we're very proud of each other. He is so far removed from this business that it's really nice," Schumer said.
	However, the "Inside Amy Schumer" star said she has a constant fear that they may call off the relationship.
	"Being in love is the scariest thing in the world. You want to cry and scream. I can't handle it. Every time we say goodbye, I think, 'This will have been a nice last week together.' Or I tell myself nothing is real and he's going to leave me and tell me he never loved me.
	"I feel so bad for him. How exhausting it must be ...

Amy Schumer's boyfriend different from narcissistic exes

Actress Amy Adams is humanity's ambassador to an alien race in the first extended teaser for "Arrival".
	"Blade Runner 2" director Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi thriller imagines an alternate future where alien ships suddenly land all across the earth on one single day.
	With no actual clues whether the aliens come in peace or war, the US government brings in language expert Louise Banks (Adams) to communicate with these beings.
	Louise is thrust into a race against time, as rogue governments threaten to start a violent conflict before the aliens can strike first.
	"Arrival" is based on writer Ted Chiang's "Story of Your Life", the groundbreaking and Hugo Award-nominated 1999 short story.
	Joining Adams in the ensemble cast are "Avengers" star Jeremy Renner and Rogue One's Forest Whitaker, as US government workers ordered to figure out the aliens' true intentions.
	"Arrival" will release on November 11.

Amy Adams stars in 'Arrival' trailer

Actress Maisie Williams, best known for playing  Arya Stark on the popular TV series "Game of Thrones," says she has still not read the novels the fantasy drama is based on.
	The HBO series is an adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire," by George RR Martin, reported Deadline.
	"When I started, my mum deemed them inappropriate. But also, at the time, I didn't really understand the importance of that in my craft.
	"I was a non-actor, never trained, and I never really had any passion for reading. I just was Arya when I was younger, and that's kind of the way it worked out," Williams said.
	But, before the series ends the actress would like to read the novels to see if her portrayal of Arya matches up to how it was written.
	"I brought what I brought to Arya, and I'm thrilled with the character I've strangely created now.
	"It would be amazing to go back and read them after the fact, and see exactly what she was supposed to be like. But I keep thinking how funny it'd be, if someone sees me 

Maisie Williams hasn't read 'Game of Thrones' novels

"The Office" star John Krasinski  is all set to take on the role of Jack Ryan in new series.
	Amazon is bringing Jack back in a ten-part series of one-hour episodes that see a CIA analyst forced into the field when he learns too much about terrorist operations, reported Digital Spy.
	The series is being produced by Dana Goldberg, Mace Neufeld and Michael Bay and will film across the US, Europe and Africa.
	Roy Price, Head of Amazon Studios, said in a press release: "We're excited to add the Jack Ryan global franchise to our robust originals pipeline.
	"Our customers will enjoy a compelling adaptation of the action-packed spy thriller book series, further raising the bar for the quality level of storytelling that has made Prime Video a leading destination for content.

John Krasinski to play Jack Ryan in new Amazon series

Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, who played Mary Poppins and Bert in the original "Mary Poppins" film, could be returning for the reboot.
	The pair are set to reprise their roles from the 1964 movie, but it is yet to be confirmed, reported E! Online.
	Emily Blunt and "Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda will be starring in the reboot.
	Meryl Streep and "James Bond" star Ben Whishaw are both in talks to join the movie.
	"Chicago" and "Into the Woods" director Rob Marshall is directing the movie.
	"I am truly humbled and honoured to be asked by Disney to bring PL Travers's further adventures to the screen," he had said earlier this year.
	"Mary Poppins Returns" is excepted to land in cinemas on Christmas Day, 2018.

Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke to return for 'Mary Poppins 2'?

Actor Eddie Murphy has put the brakes on another "Beverly Hills Cop" movie because the scripts he has been offered have not been great.
	The 55-year-old movie star made his debut as smart-talking police officer Axel Foley in the blockbuster 1984 film, and reprised the role for sequels in 1987 and 1994.
	A TV movie surrounding Foley's son hit the small screen in 2013 and that sparked chatter about a fourth Beverly Hills Cop film, which would bring Murphy back as Axel.
	But the "Shrek" star insists talk has stalled because there's not a good enough script on the table, reported Extra.
	"You know they've been trying for years to get a Beverly Hills Cop together and haven't been able to get that right one. I don't want to do it unless its right," he said.
	"I had a couple of times when they've (movie bosses) been like, 'Hey let's do it', and, you know, it wasn't right, but they'll do it anyways because the title of it. There's an expectation and people might come out to see it no matter ..

Eddie Murphy not interested in 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie

The makers are moving forward with plans to release Nate Parker's historical drama "The Birth of a Nation" despite the resurfacing of a rape trail from the  actor-director's past.
	Fox Searchlight, which bought the project for a record-breaking USD 17.5 million at Sundance, said they are standing behind Parker as he was acquitted of the charges, reported the Entertainment Weekly.
	The studio confirmed  that the film about Nat Turner's 1831 slave rebellion is still scheduled to release in the US on October 7.
	"Searchlight is aware of the incident that occurred while Nate Parker was at Penn State. We also know that he was found innocent and cleared of all charges. We stand behind Nate and are proud to help bring this important and powerful story to the screen," the studio said in a statement.
	In 1999, Parker and college roommate Jean Celestin, who also co-wrote the film, were charged with raping a fellow student while she was unconscious after a night of drinking.
	Parker was ...

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