Actor Joe Manganiello has dropped out of History Channel's TV series "Six" due to health issue and the physical demands of the role.
	The production of the upcoming show has been delayed while his role is being recast, reported Us magazine.
	According to a source the 39-year-old "True Blood" alum will not face any issues as it is a manageable preexisting condition.
	The eight-episode scripted military drama follows a Navy SEAL Team 'Six' mission to eliminate a Taliban leader. Manganiello was set to play squad's leader, Rip Taggart.
	"Six" also stars "Revenge" actor Barry Sloane, Dominic Adams, Edwin Hodge, Kyle Schmidt and Juan Pablo Raba.

Joe Manganiello quits TV series 'Six' due to health issue

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Actress Helen Mirren says actresses should go after roles written for men.
	In her new film thriller "Eye in the Sky", she plays an army colonel, a role originally written for a man, reported BB online.
	The 70-year-old actress said it made her "cross" that many roles were given to men regardless of whether it was the lead character.
	"You look at a scene and it's going to be all men around a table and you think at least half of those could have been women," she said.
	"It's so hard to get a job as an actress, let alone as a star but just a job - to be a working actress it's so much more difficult than it is for men".
	 Mirren said the lack of roles for women was also markedly noticeable in the film industry when it comes to extras.
	"The only time that there is more women on the set as extras is a swimming pool scene and they're all in bikinis - any swimming pool scene and suddenly it's full of women.

Women should chase male roles: Helen Mirren

"Game of Thrones" will premiere its highly anticipated sixth season during the end of this month, but the executive producers say they are considering an abbreviated end game for the hit HBO series.
	In an interview, showrunners David Benioff and D B Weiss said they are weighing wrapping up the Emmy-winning saga of Westeros and the battle for the Iron Throne with just 13 more episodes once this sixth season is over: seven episodes for season 7; six for the eighth and potential final season, reported E!Online.
	"I think we're down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap," said Benioff.
	"That's the guess, though nothing is yet set in stone, but that's what we're looking at."
	HBO programming president Michael Lombardo acknowledged the showrunners' plan to wind down the series with two more years.
	"That's my understanding from them right now, those have been the conversations we've had," he said.
	"Because where these narratives go, it feels like ...

'Game of Thrones' creators mull shorter final seasons

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has been accused of heavily sampling a Bill Withers song without permission for his 2009 track "I Do This".
	Officials at Mattie Music Group, who are claiming rights to the legendary singer's 1975 song "Don't You Want To Stay", have filed a copyright infringement suit against Lamar, reported Ace Showbiz.
	In legal papers, label bosses allege Lamar's "I Do This" consists of "nothing more than new rap and hip hop lyrics set to the existing music of Don't You Want To Stay".
	The plaintiffs are demanding damages and an injunction to stop Lamar from using the copyrighted song.
	The multi Grammy-winning hip-hop star has yet to respond to the legal action.

Kendrick Lamar sued over Bill Withers sample

The parents of TV star Pratyusha Banerjee, who allegedly committed suicide earlier this month, have written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking a probe into her death by Mumbai Police Crime Branch following which the state government said it may be done.
	Making it clear that it was the responsibility of police to get to the bottom of this case, Minister of State (Home) Ranjit Patil said the police administration will have to bear the consequences if their work was not found proper.
	The 24-year-old 'Balika Badhu' fame actress was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence in Goregaon on April 1. She was then rushed by her boyfriend and actor- producer Rahul Raj Singh to a hospital in Andheri where she was declared brought dead.
	A case was later lodged against Rahul for abetment of suicide.
	Pratyusha's mother Soma Banerjee, in her letter to the CM, Patil and top police officials, sought a probe by Mumbai Police Crime Branch into her death, alleging  that ..

Crime Branch may be roped-in if needed:Patil on Pratyusha case

Actress Blake Lively is reportedly pregnant again.
	The actress and husband Ryan Reynolds are expecting their second child, a sibling for 16-month-old daughter James, reported People magazine.
	"Blake is absolutely thrilled and so is Ryan," a source said.
	A rep for both actors had no comment.
	But both Lively, 28, and the "Deadpool" star, 39, have been open about their desire to have a big family.

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively expecting second child

On the last day of shooting his upcoming film "Rustom", Akshay Kumar says he had a gala time fiming the movie.
	Akshay, 48, who plays a naval officer in the film, took to Twitter to share his "mixed feelings" with his fans.
	"It's time to rest the cap coz its a wrap. Last day of #Rustom today, had a ball shooting this one! #mixedfeelings," he wrote.
	The thriller, which marks the directorial debut of Tinu Suresh Desai, has been produced by Neeraj Pandey, who has earlier worked with Akshay in "Special 26" and "Baby".

I had a ball shooting 'Rustom': Akshay Kumar

"Jai Gangaajal" actor Rahul Bhat has bagged a role in the Chinese film titled "True Heroes".
	The actor says he was offered a role in the slap stick action-comedy when he was spotted at Cannes Film Festival for the Anurag Kashyap directed film "Ugly".
	"They saw me in Cannes for 'Ugly' and immediately offered me a film. We went back and forth to finalise the project. And now finally I am on board," Rahul told PTI.
	"I play an interesting character called AK who lands up accidentally in China. One thing leads to another and I will be seen taking on the Chinese mob," he added.
	Directed by Du Pengfei, "True Heroes" features actors like Huang Yi and Zhao yi.
	"I play a foreigner in the film and will speak in English. I am learning Mandarin on a personal level," Rahul said.
	The 38-year-old actor, who made his debut with "Yeh Mohabbat Hai" before gaining prominence with his role in "Ugly", says the Chinese stars have less tantrums and are dedicated to the their craft.
	"The working is ...

Rahul Bhat to star in Chinese film

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says "abuse, disdain and hate" make an important part of life as they push us forward and make our life worthy.
	The 73-year-old "Wazir" actor said there will hardly be anyone to come and praise your work.
	"Abuse disdain and hate shall keep us alive and worthy .. for if we were not, there would be no abuse...	Some shall never ever ring the door bell to announce that you are good or liked.
	"There will be some though that shall ring that bell to admire love and perhaps give you some affection. Blessed are they that do so and blessed are they that do not," Bachchan wrote on his blog.
	The actor said provocation creates strength to stand alone.
	"The 'do not' is better blessed, for they are the ones that need to be encouraged. Their encouragement shall provoke... Provocation is most important in life it creates strength, will and power to disprove to stand alone and win and to without demonstrating any power or status, be lifted to the glory that others shall ..

Abuse, disdain keep us alive and worthy: Amitabh Bachchan

The parents of TV star Pratyusha Banerjee, who allegedly committed suicide, have written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis requesting for a probe by Mumbai Police Crime Branch into her death.
	In their letter to the CM, they have alleged that Pratyusha's boyfriend and actor-producer Rahul Raj Singh was "solely responsible for her death".
	"...She fell prey to conman Rahul Raj Singh, who has not only cheated my daughter and is solely responsible for death, but also cheated many innocent girls like her to the tune of lakhs of rupees," said the letter, dated April 13, signed by Pratyusha's mother Soma Banerjee.
	The letter, which has also been addressed to Minister of State for (Home) Ranjit Patil, Mumbai Police Commissioner Dattatray Padsalgikar and Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Deven Bharti, alleged that their complaint was not being heard by police.
	The actress' mother alleged that instead of seriously investigating the matter, the Bangur Nagar police, ...

Pratyusha' mother writes to CM, wants crime branch probe

"Kapoor & Sons" actor Sidharth Malhotra has finished shooting his upcoming film "Baar Baar Dekho", which stars Katrina Kaif opposite him.
	Sidharth, 31, took to his Instagram account to share a snap with the cast and crew of the Nitya Mehra-directed film.
	"It's a film wrap! Thank you nityamehra19 and team for all the hard work and fun, special film fond," he wrote.
	"Baar Baar Dekho", a romantic movie, marks the directorial debut of Mehra, who has been the assistant director to Farhan Akhtar for "Lakshya" and "Don".
	The film talks about a man who gets a chance to see his life ahead and then what he does with it. The love story has been extensively shot Glasgow in Scotland, Krabi in Bangkok and Delhi.
	Sidharth has also signed on an action film.

Sidharth Malhotra wraps up "Baar Baar Dekho"

Filmmaker James Cameron is extending the world of "Avatar" by adding a fourth sequel to his franchise plans.
	The director, 61, scored a box office hit in 2009 with the release of the original fantasy blockbuster, which starred Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana.
	It currently holds the title as the highest-grossing movie in history, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	He then announced there would be three follow-ups, with "Avatar 2" scheduled to hit cinemas in late 2016, but last year, Cameron admitted the writing process was taking longer than expected, and the second instalment was postponed until Christmas, 2017.
	Cameron made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon in Las Vegas and offered up both good and bad news to fans.
	"We're making four epic films that stand alone but together form a saga. These movies were designed to be seen in theatres first."
	"I've been working with the top four screenwriters and designers in the world to design the world of Avatar going forward. The environments, 

James Cameron developing four 'Avatar' sequels

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes reportedly have another baby on the way.
	Representatives for the actors did not respond to request for comment yet, reported People.
	This will be the second child for the pair, who already have a 19-month-old daughter Esmeralda Amada.
	The duo began dating in 2011 after meeting on the set of "The Place Beyond the Pines", in which they played parents.
	Gosling, 35, and Mendes, 42, had managed to keep their first pregnancy a secret for several months.

Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes expecting second child?

Liam Hemsworth says he and pop star Miley Cyrus are not engaged again despite various reports.
	The "Hunger Games" star proposed to the "We Can't Stop" hitmaker in 2012 after spending three years in an on-and-off romance, but they called off their engagement and parted ways in 2013, reported People magazine.
	"I am not engaged, no," Hemsworth, 26, said.
	Rumors that the stars were re-engaged started early this year after Cyrus, 23, was spotted wearing the 3.5 carat engagement ring she had previously accepted before their split in 2013.
	Hemsworth stated he is not interested in receiving fanfare for his personal decisions.
	"I just don't leave my home. For the last few months because I had a back injury I really couldn't do much. So I have honestly been at my house most of the time.
	"It is what it is and I am not someone who is looking for any more attention that I have and I try not to draw attention in any way. I don't do things that do draw attention. So most of the time I fly ...

Liam Hemsworth denies Miley Cyrus engagement

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is officially on board to suit up again for a "Deadpool" sequel.
	Two months after the Marvel superhero movie hit cinemas, bosses at 20th Century Fox confirmed they are already working on a follow-up for the blockbuster hit during an appearance at Las Vegas' CinemaCon, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	In addition to Reynolds returning as the titular homicidal mercenary, aka Wade Wilson, director Tim Miller will be back, as well as original writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who will pen the new script.
	It is currently unclear whether Reynolds' co-stars Morena Baccarin, T J Miller and Karan Soni will reprise their roles for the second instalment.
	"Deadpool" proved to be a killer hit upon its release, grossing USD 760 million worldwide to date, making it the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time.
	The news of the sequel confirmation will be warmly welcomed by fans of the popular comic book character, after waiting for years for the standalone ...

'Deadpool' sequel officially in the works

The characters from Bob Dylan's songs are set to be brought to life in a new drama series.
	Australian writer-director Josh Wakely has secured the rights to the folk-rock icon's back catalogue for use in his new project "Time Out of Mind", which he is developing for Lionsgate TV, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	The hour-long episodes will be based on themes from Dylan's tracks, although specific plot and character details have yet to be announced.
	The series, which takes its name from the legend's 1997 album of the same name, is expected to stream on online video service Amazon.
	Wakely is no stranger to drawing inspiration from material by famous musicians. He is also the brains behind forthcoming animated Netflix show "Beat Bugs", which will feature stories inspired by the songs of The Beatles.
	Eddie Vedder, Pink and Sia are among the artists who covered the Fab Four's tunes for the show.

Bob Dylan TV series 'Time Out of Mind' in development

"Mad Max" star Charlize Theron says her four-year-old Jackson is "in love" with actress Emily Blunt.
 	Theron, 40, said she couldn't get Jackson's attention when he was with her on the set of "Huntsman: Winter's War" because he only had eyes for her British co-star, reported Female First.
	"My son is in love with her. He thinks she's, like, the most beautiful princess ever. Yeah, it's crazy. I didn't even exist, he was just like, 'Ahhh, she's a princess.' I'm like, 'I'm a queen.

My son loves Emily Blunt: Charlize Theron

Former "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston doesn't want to be on social media as she doesn't have anything "interesting" enough to say.
	The 46-year-old "Mother's Day" actress, who is married to Justin Theroux, has no desire to join public sites such as Twitter or Instagram as she finds simple text messaging is all she needs to communicate, reported Female First.
	"I can't think of anything interesting enough that I would want to put out there...I just text."
	When she does text, the 47-year-old actress is a big fan of emojis and Bitmojis and as well as her own personalised cartoon avatar, she loves creating them for other people.
	"I love me a good emoji. I love Bitmojis. I like to make people's Bitmojis.

Jennifer Aniston not interested in social media

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has reportedly got back with her ex French Montana.
	Although the reality TV star and the rapper ended their brief relationship last year, with Khloe since going on to date basketball player James Harden for seven months, they have recently started seeing each other again, reported the New York Post.
	A source said, "Khloe and French Montana are still hooking up but keeping it totally under the radar.
	"She's still into French, but she wants to keep it no strings attached. Khloe knows French is a player and doesn't want to get involved with him in that way again right now," the insider added.
	Reports of Khloe's rekindled romance comes after it was claimed that she is planning to move forward with her divorce.
	Although the 31-year-old reality TV star called off proceedings while her 36-year-old ex Lamar Odom recovered from his near-fatal collapse in a Nevada brothel last year, she is upset that he has started partying again and is reportedly set to ...

Khloe Kardashian reconciles with French Montana?

Eddie Murphy is all set to add another little girl to his brood.
	The funnyman and actor, 55, who currently has eight kids with four exes, said his current girlfriend Paige Butcher is pregnant with his sixth daughter, reported People magazine.
	The "Shrek" star has five children with ex-wife Nicole, who he divorced in 2006, a daughter with former Spice Girls star Melanie Brown, and two sons from his romances with Paulette MCNeely and Tamara Hood.

Eddie Murphy's ninth child will be baby girl

Gwyneth Paltrow says she gets "chills" from Beyonce's song, "Drunk In Love", which makes her want to dance.
	The 43-year-old "Iron Man" actress has admitted that the "Drunk In Love" single is her all-time favourite song by the "Formation" hitmaker and she never gets "sick" of listening to it because it gives her the urge to dance, reported Female First.
	"I never get sick of this song. A song that has this much vibe, I mean I get chills from this song. It makes you want to move," Paltrow said about "Drunk In Love".

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