Donning the role of former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin in upcoming biopic "Azhar" was a challenge for Emraan Hashmi as the movie chronicles the former Indian skipper's take on match-fixing scandal.
	On November 27, 2000, Azharuddin was found guilty of the match-fixing, and after eight days the former cricketer- politician was banned from the game for life by BCCI. In 2012, the Andhra Pradesh High Court lifted the ban.
	"When we watch a match, we are only aware of what is happening on the field. Nobody knows what happens in the locker rooms, hotels,  corridors conversations of cricketers and their relationships? How they get into match-fixing scandals? He has given us a lot of stuff, which we did not know earlier, for this film," Hashmi told PTI.
	The actor said Azharuddin shared all the anecdotes related to his personal and professional life in "Azhar".
     "He was very frank with us. He is a real person. He has given us all the anecdotes about his life."
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Azhar' shows unknown facts about match-fixing:Emraan Hashmi

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Funnyman Tracy Morgan is in negotiations to join Ed Helms and Amanda Seyfried in comedy "The Clapper".
	Writer/director Dito Montiel is helming the project, reported Deadline.
	 The project would reunite Morgan, 47, with the filmmaker, who cast him in 2011 cop drama "The Son of No One".
	Robin Schorr, Steve Ponce and Montiel will produce, along with Helms and Mike Falbo, who will produce under their Pacific Electric banner.
	Morgan will play Helms' best friend Chris Plork, who is a loyal and devoted confidante and provides a good deal of the humor and charm of the script.
	Following a long recovery after a road accident, the Saturday Night Live alum returned to his sketch roots and hosted an episode of SNL in September.
	 Morgan recently finished filming of "Fist Fight with Ice Cube and Charlie Day".

Tracy Morgan in talks to join cast of 'The Clapper'

Choreographer Sandip Soparrkar and his wife model-turned actress Jesse Randhawa have decided to live separately for a while.
	"We both, Jesse Randhawa and Sandip Soparrkar, have decided to live separately for a while. We are taking time off from each other to figure things out between us and to know which path we wish to choose in life," a joint statement issued by the couple said.
	Sandip and Jesse had tied the knot in 2009.
	"We have had a wonderful, memorable and a beautiful relationship for the past 11 years, out of which 5 years we were dating and the rest we spent as a married couple," it added.
	"But now we have decided to only dance together as we both share the same love for the art, we are as of now been living separately to find our paths and goals in life," the release added.
	Sandip and Jesse requested media to respect their privacy.
	"We request the media to please respect our privacy regarding the same and give us our personal space and not speculate the reason behind ..

Sandip Soparrkar, Jesse Randhawa separate

Singer Janet Jackson is planning to resume her "Unbreakable" tour in 2017 and has decided to offer refunds to the fans, who won't be able to attend the gig on the new dates.
	There were reports that fans wouldn't be offered refunds until Jackson's team confirms that the trek is canceled.
	However, promoter Live Nation has revealed that the tour would still go on, though it will not resume until next year, reported Us magazine.
	"New dates will be announced at a later time. Tickets will be honoured for the rescheduled dates," the representative said and added that fans who want their money back now can get refunds that are "available at the point of purchase."
	Jackson's "Unbreakable" tour kicked off last year following the release of her latest album of the same name.
	The 49-year-old songtress recently posted a video in which she thanked fans for attending the shows and announced her decision to delay the tour because she and her husband Wissam Al Mana "are planning a family.

Janet Jackson plans to resume tour in 2017, offering refunds

Singer Ciara and rapper Ludacris are set to host the 2016 Billboard Music awards.
	For the third year in a row, Ludacris will return to host the awards next month, reported E! online.
	"It is my honor to host the Billboard Music Awards for the third year and a pleasure to host with my good friend Ciara," Ludacris said in a statement.
	The annual extravaganza will take place on May 22 at the T-Mobile Arena.
	"I'm looking forward to another great show in a new and exciting venue. The Billboard Music Awards is one of best awards shows to honor chart success.
	"My great friend Ludacris and I have also shared songs together on the Billboard chart. I look forward to sharing the stage with him on this special night. It will definitely be a night to remember!," Ciara added.
	Billboard Music awards finalists across six categories will be announced Monday. The awards are based on the reporting period of March 23, 2015, through March 17, 2016.

Ciara, Ludacris to host 2016 Billboard Music awards

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says it's a great honour for him to introduce Britain's Royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton.
	They are arriving on their first visit to India on Sunday, April 10.
	They Royal couple will  be given a starry reception on their arrival in the city which will be attended by film stars including SRK, Aamir Khan, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, according to the British High Commission.
	"There will be lot of actors and friends so it will be fun. I think it's a big honour to be there and introduce them and be nice.
	"We will decide if they want to see the film ('Fan') or not. In England they still watch our films. So hopefully let's see," Shah Rukh, 50,  told PTI when asked if he is planning a special screening of "Fan" for the Royal couple.
	During the interview, the public relations team of "Fan" said, we suggested him (Shah Rukh) to do 'dubsmash' with them (on 'Jabra' ...

It's a big honour to introduce the Royal couple: Shah Rukh

Legendary rockstar Bruce Springsteen has called of his North Carolina concert in "solidarity" with those protesting against a state law that rolls back protection for gay and transgender people.
	 The state's newly passed House Bill 2, dubbed the "bathroom law, " dictates which public restrooms may be used by transgender individuals and prevents LBGT individuals to sue over human rights violations in the workplace, reported Us magazine.
	"HB2 - known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act - dictates which bathrooms transgender people are permitted to use.
	"Just as important, the law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace. No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden," the 66-year-old singer wrote.
	He said he was taking action in the best way he knew by canceling the North Carolina leg of his The River tour.
	"Taking all of this into account. I feel that this is a time for me and the band .

Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina gig over anti-gay law

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's younger brother Keith Hefner has died at his home in Beverly Hills at the age of 87.
	Keith took his last breath on Friday and Hugh confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing a photo of the pair.
	"This morning, my dear brother and best friend passed away. I love you, Keith. Rest in peace," he tweeted.
	Keith had been ill for some time. 	His passing comes a day before Hugh's 90th birthday.
	Keith was a longtime executive at Playboy, handling the training of Playboy models (bunnies) as well as model recruiting.
	He also made appearances on TV shows such as "Get Smart," as well as a few movies.
	He was married to model Caya Hefner, whose Twitter account features several pictures of them.
	On Thursday, Caya tweeted a picture of her, Keith and Hugh.
	"Love this pic of us. A brother in law & a husband that I genuinely love and care very much! #grateful #tbt at the Playboy Mansion," she captioned the photo.

Hugh Hefner's brother Keith dies at 87

Comedy star Melissa McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone are set to team up for "Life of the Party".
	The Newline project will star McCarthy and be directed by Falcone, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	The duo has also written the script and will produce the project, which in all possibilities will begin shooting in August.
	The film re-teams McCarthy and Falcone with New Line after 2014's surprise hit "Tammy".
	McCarthy will next be seen in much-hyped "Ghostbusters" reboot.

McCarthy, Falcone to team up for comedy 'Life of the Party'

Actor Ajay Devgn and one-film old Sooraj Pancholi will be sharing screen space in a dance-action project.
	Choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'souza will be directing the movie to be jointly produced by Ajay and TSeries' Bhushan Kumar.
	"@ajaydevgn & @soorajpancholi9 in a dance-action film. Director @remodsouza. Jointly produced by Ajay & #BhushanKumar," President(Films)- TSeries, made the announcement on Twitter.
	This is the first time the 47-year-old "Singham" star will be teaming up with the "ABCD 2" helmer.
	The movie will mark the second outing for Sooraj, 25, who made his Bollywood debut last year with "Hero".
	While Ajay is currently busy finishing his ambitious directorial venture "Shivaay," Remo is almost through with his next "A Flying Jatt" starring Tiger Shroff.

Ajay Devgn, Sooraj Pancholi to team up for dance-action movie

In the first beauty pageant held after the devastating earthquake of April last year, Asmi Shrestha was crowned Miss Nepal 2016.
	The 22-year-old business administration graduate, from the capital city, defeated 19 contestants in the final round.
	Asmi received a cash prize of Rs 100,000 and a scooter along with other gift hampers.
	Roshani Khatri, 20, has been declared the first runner up and she will represent Nepal in the Miss Earth beauty pageant.
	Barsha Lekhi, 22, is the second runner up.
	The first and second runner ups have received Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively, along with gift hampers.
	The show was choreographed by Rachna Gurung Sharma.

Kathmandu girl Asmi Shrestha wins Miss Nepal crown

Actor Hrithik Roshan's much awaited film "Mohenjo Daro" will hit the screens on August 12.
	The 42-year-old "Bang Bang" star took to Twitter to announce the release date as well as wrap on the Ashutosh Gowariker-directed project.
	"Journeys that test strength of character are ones you should be most PROUD OF! Its a WRAP! #MohenjoDaro @hegdepooja," Hrithik tweeted.
	The actor also shared a picture of himself holding a clap board flashing the release date with "Lagaan" filmmaker in the background.
	Also starring debutant Pooja Hegde and veteran actor Kabir Bedi, the movie is an epic adventure-romance set in the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro, Sindh, Pakistan in the era of the Indus Valley civilisation that dates back to 2600 BC.
	The movie marks Gowarikers second collaboration with Hrithik after 2008 film "Jodhaa Akbar".

Hrithik's 'Mohenjo Daro' to release on August 12

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian is reportedly in no mood to celebrate her brother Rob's engagement to Blac Chyna.
	The 31-year-old "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star still feels that her brother has betrayed the family, reported People magazine.
	"Ever since Khloe found out that Rob is dating Blac Chyna, she felt betrayed. This feeling has never changed. After finding out about the engagement, she is furious at the lack of respect," a source said.
	Rob, 29, proposed to Chyna, 27, on Monday  and the news took the family by surprise.
	"She can't believe Rob didn't tell the family in advance. She thinks Rob is causing drama on purpose and wants them [his family to be arguing," the source added.

Khloe Kardashian furious over Rob's engagement to Blac Chyna

Kelly Clarkson's daughter River waved goodbye to "American Idol" in an adorable video.
	The first ever series of the TV talent show back in 2002 was won by Kelly, who has gone on to have a long and successful career off the back of the victory.
	Kelly was unable to attend the last episode, which has been previously described as the final series of Idol, due to being heavily pregnant. The 33-year-old, however, live tweeted throughout the show.
	She concluded her social media commentary by posting a cute clip of her nine-month-old daughter bidding her own farewell to the show on her Twitter page.
	In the clip, River is seen beaming and giggling next to her mother as she exclaims, "Bye!" repeatedly.
	Kelly captioned the clip: "Congrats @TrentWHarmon :) @laporsharenae can't wait 4 ur album too! River wanted 2 say bye #AmericanIdol #IdolFinale.

Kelly Clarkson's daughter waves goodbye to 'American Idol'

Actress Kate Hudson has shared her struggle to be a good mother in her essay titled "Sometimes I Feel Like a Bad Mom".
	The mother of two said she has a strange bond with Ryder, her son with ex-husband Chris Robinson, because she was very young at the time she gave birth to him, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"I was really young, like, 23, when I had Ryder. So, our relationship has always been [a little unusual]. I mean, we're close, and I am his mom. I'm big on manners. I'm big on politeness. I'm big on gratitude. But I'm a bit of a wild mom," she wrote
	The 36-year-old "Almost Famous" star said she loves to spend time with her little ones, help them with their homeworks and listen to their ideas, but sometimes she just needs time for herself.
	Some days I feel like I should win best mom of the day award, and some days I find myself doing strange things that don't have any real purpose, in faraway corners in my house, and I realize I am literally and deliberately hiding from my children," she 

Kate Hudson opens up about her struggle to be good mother

Actor Michael Shannon says the Oscars are just like the world's most exclusive prom now.
	The 41-year-old actor believes Hollywood and the movie-making business is more obsessed with beauty now than at any other time in history, reported Female First.
	"Filmmaking is a visual medium. It's motion pictures. So basically you're just a model that talks. Look at any actor nowadays - they're just models.
	"Going to the Oscars is like going to the prom. Everybody dressed up. It used to be that when you went to the Oscars, you'd pick up something nice from the mall. Now it's this big hoo-haa," Shannon.

Oscars' like prom now: Michael Shannon

"Rocky" co-stars Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren met over lunch.
	"Ran into Dolph Lundgren at lunch," Stallone, 69, captioned a photo of the pair on Instagram.
	"And no, we did not fight over the check or have a rematch."
	In the snap, both actors look happy to see each other as the smile and pose for the pic.
	Stallone starred alongside Lundgren, 58, in 1985's "Rocky IV" and again in 1990 for "Rocky 5".
	The 69-year-old actor has used Instagram in the past as a way to showcase other "Rocky!" moments.
	In February, the "Creed" star shared multiple vintage photos from the original film.

Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren catch up over lunch

Actress Kylie Minogue and actor-musician Guy Pearce are set to reunite for new comedy film, "Flammable Children", three decades after they last worked together on "Neighbours".
 	The "Spinning Around" hitmaker and the "Iron Man 3" star, who appeared in the long-running soap "Neighbours" together nearly three decades ago, have both jumped on board Stephan Elliott's forthcoming project "Flammable Children", said The Hollywood Reporter.
	The film is set in a sleepy beachside suburb in Australia circa 1975, when, at the height of the sexual revolution, the country was shook by political crisis.
	The movie takes place over a single week, in which an extraordinary event changes the lives of a teenage boy and girl forever.
	Flammable Children is set to begin shooting in Australia this Fall. Elliott is still in the process of casting the film's remaining three lead roles.

Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce to reunite for new film

Courteney Cox's daughter reportedly helped her get back together with Johnny McDaid.
	The former couple - who ended their engagement in December, fuelled speculation they had reunited when they were seen together over Easter, reported Femalefirst.
	"Coco begged them to give things a second chance. Coco was gutted when her mum split from Johnny so she's been playing Cupid ever since.
	"She got them together over Easter to talk things out and they realised there's still a lot of love between them. It seems they are ready to compromise more," a source said.

Courteney Cox's matchmaker daughter

Singer Meghan Trainor has revealed she has a huge crush on pop star Ed Sheeran.
	The 22-year-old singer said she would jump at the chance to go out with Sheeran, 25, reported Female First.
	"I would love to be his date. He would wrap his arms around me, and we would just do that side thing," Trainor said.

Would love to be Ed Sheeran's date: Meghan Trainor

Celebrity couple Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West are reportedly planning to have third child.
	The couple, who are already proud parents to North and Saint, however did not know when it would happen, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"Kim has had alternate feelings on a third child and still doesn't know what she wants to do," a source said.
	The source added that the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star was still hesitating over whether she's ready to conceive again because she apparently had some hard times during her pregnancies.
	As previously reported, Kim had some problems when she gave birth to Saint, including placenta accreta, a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterus.
	In 2013, she had the same condition while delivering her daughter, North.

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