With contemporary film lyrics getting bolder and catchy, musician-singer Rabbi Shergill says he like things to remain poetic when it comes to music.
	When asked if he endorses bold lyrics finding their way into mainstream films, Shergill says, "I like things to be poetic. Profane or pious I don't care. Just don't give me prosaic."
	Shergill's debut album "Rabbi" in 2004 was a hit while its song "Bulla ki Jaana Main Kaun" was a chartbuster. He then composed music for "Delhi Heights". His song "Challa" from film "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" was a smashing hit.
	To a poser on the trend of actors doing playback in films, Shergill said among this singer-actor pack, Kishore Kumar, Geeta Dutt are his favourites.
	The singer will be performing here in suburban Kurla on May 28 and promises the evening to be fun-filled with great music.
	"Audience can expect me to play out my songs with as much integrity and commitment as I possibly can."
	"One can only be as comfortable as the audience permits you to ...

Like things to be poetic in music, says Rabbi Shergill

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Indian-origin American actor Aziz Ansari says he wants to make sure there are more people of colour on the second season of his TV show "Master of None".
	The American comedy-drama TV  series has been created by Ansari and Alan Yang. It stars Ansari in the lead role of Dev, a 30-year-old actor who attempts to make his way through life in New York City.
	The show was renewed for a second season in February 2016, scheduled to premiere sometime in 2017.
	"One thing I've thought about in going from season 1 to season 2 is now we're in a position to help other people and in season 2 I've been like I have to find... I have to do just even more, and find even more actors of color and writers of colour," he said.
	Ansari, 33, and actress Kerry Washington and Aziz Ansari sat down for the fourth season of Variety's and PBS' "Actors on Actors" series and the two actors spoke about issue of diversity.
	Further talking about he wants to use his resource to bring more diversity on TV, Ansari said, .

Want to take more people of colour on my show: Aziz Ansari

A man has been killed in a shooting at a New York City concert venue where rapper T.I. was scheduled to perform Wednesday night, according to law enforcement officials.
	The incident occurred backstage at about 10:15 p.M. In the third floor green room area of the Irving Plaza music venue, New York City Chief of Manhattan Detectives William Aubry said.
	T.I. Was in the building, but two other people were performing at the time of the shooting, he said.
	Video supposedly from inside Irving Plaza, located near Union Square, showed people frantically scrambling to leave the dance floor.
	Irving Plaza has a capacity of approximately 1,000 people, its website says.
	Aubry said at a news conference that the venue has metal detectors.
	Four people in total -- three men and one woman -- were shot, according to NYPD Detective Hubert Reyes.
	A 34-year-old man was shot in the chest and a 33-year-old man was shot in the stomach.
	Two people were shot in the leg -- a woman, 26, and a 30-year-old ...

One killed in shooting at rapper T.I.'s concert

Bollywood singer Mika Singh hopes to find a "nice girl" to tie the knot by next year.
	The "Mauja Hi Mauja" singer, 38, who is a mentor on the singing reality show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa", made the announcement on the "wedding special" episode of the show.
	"Yes, it is true. It was the 'shaadi' (wedding) environment on the sets of 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' where all the other mentors were sharing their wedding anecdotes that prompted me to take the plunge. It felt like it was time to share some of my own," Mika said in a statement.
	"So the wait is over, as I have finally decided to get married in the coming year. Let's hope I get a nice girl as my companion for life," he added.
	Apart from the "Gandi Baat" hitmaker, the Zee TV show features music composer Pritam Chakraborty and Sajid-Wajid as mentors.

I have decided to marry by next year: Mika Singh

Actress Nicole Kidman has bought the film rights to the Off-Broadway vampire drama "Cuddles".
	Penned by playwright Joseph Wilde, the thriller examines the strange and disturbing forms love can take. Wilde will write the film adaptation from his own play.
	Kidman, 48, will produce under her company Blossom with partner Per Saari, reported Variety.
	"Joe's voice is so beautifully subversive. He's exactly the kind of young writer Blossom is looking to support," Kidman said in a statement.
	Production company Blossom Films, founded by Kidman and Saari in 2010, is no stranger to literary adaptations.
	It most recently produced "The Family Fang", based on Kevin Wilson's bestselling novel.

Nicole Kidman to adapt off-Broadway drama 'Cuddles'

Reality TV star Rob Kardashian shared a photo collage showing his dramatic weight loss and praised praise himself for "getting better".
	The 29-year-old sock designer took to Instagram to show a before and after photo. He reportedly lost 50lbs weight ahead of wedding with model Blac Chyna.
	He had put himself through a weight-lose regime to get into better shape.
	 He wrote in the caption, "LOL !!(smile and cringe emojis) still got a lot of work to do and weight to lose but glad I'm getting better."
	Rob has been regularly posting about his weight loss journey.
	He has been struggling with his weight for years and was even hospitalised with diabetes complications late last year.
	Rob is expecting a child with Blac, 28.

Rob Kardashian commends self on weight loss

Aamir Khan-Kajol starrer "Fanaa" clocked 10 years today and director Kunal Kohli celebrated the film's anniversary through a series of tweets, recalling the making of the film.
	The romantic crime drama, produced by Yash Raj Films, featured Aamir and Kajol as a pair for the first time.
	"When #adichopra n me asked @aamir_khan, which 3 girls do you think are best suited to play #Zooni in #Fanaa. His reply: Kajol,Kajol & Kajol," tweeted Kohli.
	The director shared with fans  that because of the extreme cold weather conditions in Poland, the movie's hit number "Mere Haath Mein" had to be re-shot again.
	"#fanaa the snow sequences were shot in Poland in temp ranging from as cold to -27 to the warmest being -10 all this for a month."
	Kohli also said that Aamir Khan did not hesitate to choose the role of "Rehan Qadri", the anti-hero.
	"#10YearsOfFanaa @aamir_khan heard only two narrations of #fanaa 1 in English & 1 in Hindi/Urdu to say 'yes' he's on for #Fanaa." Kohli also posted a ...

"Fanaa" completes 10 years

The Weeknd and his frequent collaborator Belly have just cancelled their scheduled performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to avoid appearing in the same episode with the Republican frontrunner Donald Trump.
	Rapper Belly, who co-wrote much of "Beauty Behind the Madness", was due to perform with The Weeknd, and explained their absence in a statement, reported Variety.
	"I feel like the way I was raised was to be able to see through all the titles in this world - from religion to race," Belly said.
	"I just didn't want to feel like I was a part of a celebration for somebody who has beliefs that majority of us don't agree with."
	Trump has been heavily criticised for his opinions on a lot of things including immigrants and Muslims.
	Belly, a Muslim Canadian who has worked on some big hits like The Weeknd's Oscar-nominated "Earned It", added, "For me, being Muslim and being somebody that appreciates my access here in America, I love the fact that I'm able to be here.
	"To play my part in ...

The Weeknd cancels gig on Kimmel after Donald Trump appearance

Cold war-set spy drama "The Americans", currently in its fourth season, has been renewed by FX for two final seasons.
	The show, starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, will have a 13-episode fifth season that will air in 2017, followed by a 10-episode sixth and final season next year, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
	FX Productions, meanwhile, has signed creators Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields to develop their next series. The pair have signed overall deals with FX Productions to develop new projects for the network.
	The critically-acclaimed drama revolves around two KGB spies posing as a married American couple during the Cold War.
	The show premiered in 2013. The ratings of the show have not been as big as other shows but it has drawn praise for being one of the best dramas on American television right now.

'The Americans' renewed for two final seasons

Former One Direction star Harry Styles was spotted with a clean-cut look on the sets of Christopher Nolan's World War II film "Dunkirk."
	Styles, 22, had posted a photo featuring his cut-off ponytail earlier this month and said that the hair would go to a charity that provides wigs for young cancer patients.
	He was seen sporting the 1940's-esque hairstyle for Nolan's movie, reported Aceshowbiz.
	The film is based on the real life Dunkirk evacuation from the French coast, which was one of the biggest operations of the Second World War.
	While the name of Styles' character is yet to be revealed, he was seen wearing a brown military jacket atop an olive shirt and also sported a bloody bandage at one point, indicating he his character could be one of the 338,000 troops evacuated from Dunkirk.
	"Dunkirk" is set to release next year.

Harry Styles sports new look for Nolan's World War II film

Two more characters from the movie "Suicide Squad" - The Joker and Captain Boomerang are in line to get their own spin-off films.
	Harley Quinn was the first member to get a spin-off movie which will focus on several of DC's female heroes and villains.
	The Joker played by Jared Leto and Captain Boomerang played by Jai Courtney will supposedly get their own spin-offs, reported Aceshowbiz.
	Warner Bros and DC are convinced of "Suicide Squad's" success, and so are considering the future of all the characters, following the disappointing reception to "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice".
	"Suicide Squad", follows DC Comics' "antihero" team of the same name. It is set to release on August 5.

Two more spin-off films for 'Suicide Squad'

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor feels irrespective of a person's sexual orientation, they have the right to be themselves.
	Recently, British actor Ian McKellen expressed that India needs to grow up and do away with section 377 of IPC, which criminalises homosexuality.
	When asked about her take on this, Sonam told reporters, "I absolutely agree with him. It's a basic human right. It's not about lesbian, gay, transsexual, it's about being able to be what you want to be and being somebody who is just themselves."
	The actress was speaking at the inauguration of seventh Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival last evening.
	The "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" actress said she immediately agreed to come at the event as she is a "strong supporter" of basic human rights.
	"Last year, I was trying to make it but I was travelling. This year I immediately said yes to coming here. I am a strong supporter of basic human rights, forget LGBT rights. I think that's what this is," she said.
	Sonam ..

Not just LGBT, Sonam is strong supporter of basic human rights

Disney is in talks to make a live-action version of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid".
	Production chiefs recently heard a new take and are currently evaluating whether to proceed with the idea, reported Deadline.
	Initial discussions have also taken place with major producers, including some with a strong connection to the studio.
	If Disney executives decide to move forward, they'll compete against an existing live-action project being led by Working Title and set up at Universal.
	The Universal project has Chloe Moretz attached to star and Rebecca Thomas set to direct from a script by Richard Curtis.
	Following the recent success of "The Jungle Book", Disney is moving forward expansively with its live-action slate in general.
	Its upcoming movies include "Alice Through the Looking Glass", "Pete's Dragon" and "Beauty and the Beast (2017)".
	Emma Stone is set to star in "Cruella", Ava DuVernay will direct "A Wrinkle in Time".
	Dwayne Johnson will star in "Jungle Cruise", 

Disney to make live-action version of 'The Little Mermaid'

Actress Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are divorcing, after just 15 months of marriage.
	Heard filed for divorce from the 52-year-old "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, reported E! online.
	The 30-year-old actress has cited the usual irreconcilable differences as the reason of their split.
	Heard says in her divorce papers that they were separated on Sunday, May 22. She is asking for spousal support from Depp.
	Sources says the pair had no  prenuptial agreement in place.
	The divorce filing comes shortly after Depp's mother, Betty Sue Palmer, reportedly passed away on Friday (May 20).
	Depp and Heard met while co-starring in the 2011 film "The Rum Diary". They married 15 months ago and have no children.
	Representative for the former couple hasn't commented on the report yet.
	Depp and Heard have recently been embroiled in a legal case in Australia after the actress brought two dogs into the country illegally.
	She pleaded guilty in April to a ...

Amber Heard files for divorce from Johnny Depp

"Friends" star Jennifer Aniston's mother, Nancy Dow, has passed away.
	Aniston confirmed the sad news via a statement which read, "It is with great sadness that my brother John (Melick) and I announce the passing of our mother Nancy Dow."
	"She was 79 years old and passed peacefully surrounded by family and family after enduring a long illness. We ask that our family's privacy be respected as we grieve our loss."
	While Aniston didn't share details of her mother's illness, according to In Touch magazine, Nancy, also an actress, suffered a series of strokes and lost the ability to speak and walk prior to her death.
	Aniston and her mother were estranged for nearly a decade after Nancy penned a memoir "From Mother and Daughter to Friends" (1999) about her famous child.
	The two reconciled after Aniston and Brad Pitt divorced in 2005.
	On May 12, the 47-year-old actress reportedly visited her mother at her North Hollywood apartment for the first time in nearly five years.

Jennifer Aniston's mother dies

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen among others are lending their support to a global campaign launched by the United Nations against illegal trade in wildlife.
	The '#WildforLife' campaign, launched yesterday at the 2nd UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, aims to mobilize millions of people to make commitments and take action to end the illegal trade in wildlife.
	The initiative is being backed by celebrities from across the globe, including UN goodwill ambassadors.
	Fernandez, a Sri Lankan model, who has starred in Bollywood movies, has lent her support for saving the tiger, while Bundchen said she will fight for sea turtles.
	"Jacqueline Fernandez is a tiger," the campaign says.
	UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said each year, thousands of wild animals are illegally killed, often by organized criminal networks "motivated by profit and greed."
	The UN Chief called on governments and people across the world to support the campaign, which ...

Jacqueline supports UN campaign against illegal wildlife trade

"Fear the Walking Dead" star Frank Dillane has been arrested for battery following a scuffle in Los Angeles.
	The British actor got involved in an altercation with security guards at CBS Studios, TMZ reported.
	According to sources, Dillane tried get through a security checkpoint when he visited the TV studio at the time.
	When security guards tried to stop him, he allegedly struck one of them and was later detained with a citizen's arrest. He's eventually booked for battery once the LAPD arrived at the scene.
	It's still unclear why Dillane was at the CBS lot, since his show doesn't shoot there.
	One of the guards said that the 25-year-old actor's behavior was "erratic" before he was arrested.
	Dillane, the son of "Game of Thrones" alum Stephen Dillane, plays recovering drug addict Nick Clark on "Fear the Walking Dead" that airs on AMC.
	His credits include "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", in which he played the young Tom Riddle, and "In the Heart of the Sea".

Frank Dillane arrested following altercation with guard

Sports Illustrated model Katherine Webb and her husband AJ McCarron have welcomed a baby boy named Tripp McCarron.
	McCarron excitedly announced the little bundle of joy's arrival and name in a tweet posted on May 24.
	"Little man is here. We have a beautiful little boy a part of our family now!!" the new father wrote.
	"Wow is he a long one. We love you Tripp McCarron #proudparents."
	Webb and McCarron got engaged in March 2014 and tied the knot months later in July 2014.
	The couple announced last December that they were expecting their first child. At the time, Webb posted on Instagram a photo of her and her athlete hubby at the doctor's office.

Katherine Webb welcomes first child

Actress Chloe Moretz has got the name of her grandmother, Janette Duke, inked on her back.
	The 19-year-old actress visited a tattoo shop with her boyfriend Brooklyn Beckham while she was staying in Los Angeles, reported Ace Showbiz.
	It's New York tattoo artist Jon Boy who first revealed that "The Fifth Wave" actress got a new ink.
	He uploaded a photo of Chloe while revealing that she got her grandmother's name, Janette Duke, inked on her back.
	In the photo, Chloe back faced the camera as she leaned on a wall and revealed the tattoo.

Chloe Grace Moretz gets new tattoo

Actors Simon Pegg and Mike Myers are joining Margot Robbie in upcoming thriller "Terminal".
	Max Irons and Dexter Fletcher are also on board the project directed by Vaughn Stein from his own screenplay, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"Terminal", which is currently shooting in Hungary, follows two hitmen (Fletcher and Irons) as they embark on a borderline suicide mission for a mysterious employer and a large paycheck.
	Along the way, the unlikely pair discover that a dynamic woman named Annie (Robbie) may be more involved than they had originally suspected.
	Pegg will next be seen in "Star Trek Beyond", Irons will star on ITV's "Tutankhamun", and Fletcher worked behind the lens as director in "Eddie the Eagle". Myers, meanwhile, is creating a new series for HBO.

Simon Pegg, Mike Myers to star in 'Terminal'

Even before Radhika Apte-starrer "Phobia" hits screen tomorrow, there are already plans of making a sequel.
	"When I narrated the idea of 'Phobia' to Eros International, I had the first and second movie in mind conceptually. I know in what space I want to do the second film but I don't have a proper story in place," director Pavan Kripalani told PTI.
	In "Phobia", Pavan shows the protagonist Mehak (Radhika Apte), an artist, who is trapped in her own house and can neither go outdoors nor stay indoors as she suffers from Agoraphobia (an extreme or irrational fear of open or public places).
	In "Phobia 2", he plans to touch upon the fear of flying.
	"One of the things that I am most petrified of is of flying. I have fear of flying and I think lot of people have it. People are worried about the germs that we hear are being spread, terrorism, plane getting hijacked or disappearing or malfunctioning and crashing," he said.
	According to the "Ragini MMS" director, there is a certain ...

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