Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expressed gratitude towards his fans for their love and support after his name figured in the Panama Paper leaks as allegedly having links with offshore entities in two tax havens.
	The Indian Express carried a report on Monday based on leaked documents of a Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca, which is said to feature links of over 500 Indians to firms and accounts in offshore tax havens.
	The 73-year-old actor, however, has denied any connection with those companies, saying his name may have been "misused".
	His fans took to Twitter to make 'IAmWithAmitabhBachchan' trend and thanking them, Bachchan wrote, "Thank you all that support #IAmWithAmitabhBachchan... It is so heartening and reassuring... Love to all."
	In his defence, the National award-winning actor has also claimed that even the news report had not suggested any wrongdoing on his part.
	The names of his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, her parents and brother also figured in the leaked ...

Bachchan thanks fans for support amid Panama Papers row

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Chief commando trainer Grandmaster Shifuji Shaurya Bharadwaj, who has trained actor Tiger Shroff for action in "Baaghi", has heaped praise on the actor saying, he is the youngest star who inspires everyone.
	Bharadwaj makes his acting debut in Tiger Shroff starrer "Baaghi", slated to release on April 29.
	"Tiger is like my family now. What inspires me about him the most is his honesty and the dignity. Among the young generation, he is biggest thing that has happened to our country," Bharadwaj told PTI.
	"He is the youngest star to inspire people. Tiger has maintained the purity and humility of 'Kalaripayattu' (a martial art form) in the film," he said.
	It was easy for Bharadwaj to train Tiger.
	"We (Tiger and I) share same values on and off screen. It is not about being easy or tough, it is about being what you are," he added.
	Bharadwaj believes action in films and in general has changed.
	"In terms of action (in films and in general in real life) we have evolved (and) we have ...

Tiger Shroff inspires everyone: Bharadwaj

Actress Cameron Diaz says she won't "accept" being shamed for her age just because she doesn't look 25 anymore.
	The 43-year-old "Sex Tape" star added does is not trying to look younger than her age, reported Female First.
	"If I'm relying on everybody buying me as a 25-year-old, then I'm screwed. I'm not going to keep trying to keep up with an image of my 25-year-old self. If I try to keep that up then I'm just making it painful for myself.
	"It's up to me as an actress, as a human, as a woman, to say that's not acceptable for me anymore, and you can't demand that of me. I will go and do the things that speak to me, the things that are relevant to me now. Women, we can go and do that," she said.
	The actress is happy to age "gracefully" and thinks part of that is accepting that she can't change some things.
	"I can also accept that my panty-dancing days on film could be over. And I'm okay with that, personally, I'm okay with that.
	"I really think that's what aging gracefully is ...

Won't accept age shaming: Cameron Diaz

"Deadpool" actor Ryan Reynolds is in talks to star in "The Rosie Project", a romantic dramedy being developed by Sony's TriStar Pictures.
	Jennifer Lawrence was attached to star in the project, to be directed by "Boyhood" helmer Richard Linklater, but left last fall when her schedule became overstuffed, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	The producers - Matt Tolmach and Michael Costigan - and studio vowed to rebuild, and now they are closing on 39-year-old Reynolds, who post-"Deadpool" is in demand as he enjoys a career resurgence.
	"Rosie Project" tells the story of a socially inept genetics professor who comes up with a scientifically sound survey to find the perfect mate.
	His plans go awry when he meets Rosie Jarman, who in her whirlwind manner possesses all the opposite qualities he should be looking for.
	The film is an adaptation of the book by Graeme Simsion and has a script by Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber.

Ryan Reynolds in talks for 'The Rosie Project'

Content-driven films might be getting audience's love nowadays but filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri feels convincing producers for a non-star film is still a daunting task.
	"If there are no stars in your film, nobody will look at you. If you have Sunny Leone in the film you will get hundreds of dollars but if you have a honest story to tell it's difficult to find producers. It's the unfortunate time we are living in," Vivek told PTI.
	Vivek, who is looking forward to the release of "Buddha In A Traffic Jam", believes it is very difficult to convince producers about a script without having backing of a star.
	"People nowadays need figures... Stars sell a film," he added.
	Vivek's filmography includes 2005's "Chocolate", which had Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Emraan Hashmi, Arshad Warsi among others, "Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal", featuring John Abraham, and erotic-drama "Hate Story".
	Despite having good relations with actors like Anil Kapoor, Emraan and Suniel, Vivek chose not to use star power to .

Convincing producers for non-star film difficult: Agnihotri

A preview of an unreleased Selena Gomez song has landed online.
	The 10-second low quality clip of the untitled track unexpectedly hit the web via a fan's Twitter page, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"I can't disguise myself/ I've built these walls so high," the former Disney darling is heard singing over the thumping beat.
	The song is apparently her duet with ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber, though there's no sign of the Canadian heartthrob's involvement in the snippet.
	If the song really features Bieber, it's not Gomez's first collaboration with her former boyfriend to have leaked. The former lovers once also collaborated on another track that mysteriously surfaced online late last year.

Unreleased snippet of Gomez's song leaks online

Actor and comedian Joel McHale is in final talks to portray Chevy Chase in "National Lampoon" biopic "A Futile and Stupid Gesture".
	Based on the 2006 nonfiction book of the same name, the film will tell the ill-fated story of Doug Kenney, who co-founded the humor magazine-turned-comedy franchise, National Lampoon, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Actor Will Forte is on board to play Kenney, and Domnhall Gleeson is to portray fellow Lampoon cofounder Henry Beard.
	David Wain is directing the Netflix project.

Joel McHale to star in 'National Lampoon' biopic

Singer Aaron Carter says he has King of Pop Michael Jackson's iconic jacket and glove with him.
	The 28-year-old pop singer opened up about his friendship with the late Michael Jackson saying he has got a lot of things from him, reported US magazine.
	"I got so much hate when I said that Michael Jackson passed the torch to me. You guys realize that I have his jacket. I have his glove.
	"I have lots of things from him - memorabilia that I would never even tell you about that's sitting in a vault right now," Carter said.
	The singer didn't give any details about how he obtained the things from the "Beat It" star. Carter said he and Jackson have done a lot of crazy things together.
	"We've been through some crazy stuff, Michael and I together. He had a lot to say to me. He really didn't want to do much but sit down and talk to me and not shut up.
	"Michael was an amazing man. All the people who ever said anything about him are just all full of crap. I was there with Michael and I know ...

Aaron Carter has Michael Jackson's iconic jacket, glove

One Direction star Louis Tomlinson's grandfather Len says the singer want to be a great father.
	The 24-year-old welcomed his first child Freddie Reign with former girlfriend Brianna Jungwirth back in January, and he's been living in Los Angeles ever since to be close to his son, reported Digital Spy.
	"He's learning very quickly to be a dad. I mean, Louis wants to be a great dad and he is a great dad and will be a better dad. But it's all a new learning curve for him.
	"I see him changing Freddie and feeding Freddie, like we all do and all have done. But it's a new phenomenon for Louis and he's learning very quickly on his feet," Len said.
	He recalled that Louis missed his little baby terribly when he flew back to London for the Brit Awards in February,
	"I mean the baby's very young, he's only 2 months old. So there's no real baby stories, apart from agaga agoogoo," he said.

Louis Tomlinson wants to be a great dad

Paris Jackson has got a tattoo in memory of her father king of pop Michael Jackson.
	The 18-year-old aspiring singer is thrilled with her permanent tribute to the late musician, after having the words 'Queen of My Heart', in her father's handwriting, etched onto her left wrist by Justin Lewis at Timeless Tattoo 738 in Los Angeles, reported Female First.
	Alongside a photograph of her new ink, she wrote on Instagram, "Queen of My Heart" in his handwriting. To everyone else he was the King of Pop. To me, well, he was the king of my heart. Thank you @dermagrapink, you're a legend [@austinbrown] (sic)"
	The tattoo artist was pleased to welcome Paris, who was accompanied by her cousin Austin Brown, into his studio for the "sweet" piece of work.
	Alongside a picture of himself, Paris and Austin, he captioned a photo on Instagram: "Paris Michael Jackson got her tattoo today, letters from her father, so sweet. #parisjackson and Austin Brown her cousin. (sic).

Michael Jackson's daughter gets tattoo in his memory

Estranged couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have reportedly bought a London home together where they will live with their children while he films "Justice League: Part One" at Leavesden Studios.
 	Although the former couple split last year after 10 years of marriage, they will live together in the UK with their three children later this year, reported Female First.
	"Ben and Jennifer are a very strong cohesive unit. They have created a new normal, which will continue while they are living in London. Ben wants his family close when he's working, and staying together in a new country will be a great experience, despite himself and Jennifer being no longer a couple," a source said.

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner buy house in London?

"Captain America" star Chris Evans is hoping one day he can make a difference by running for political office.
	The action hero star's uncle, Mike Capuano, is a US representative in Massachusetts and Evans, 34, is inspired by his public service.
	However, he knows that if he decides to one day enter into politics, he'll have his work cut out for him.
	"I would never say never. I've always thought it would be nice one day to think about some sort of political pursuit. I'm so proud of my uncle and of anyone who dedicates themselves to helping the progression of society in exacting change for the betterment of mankind.
	"Ultimately, there's very few things that I consider to be noble and challenging. I know that Washington is a tough place. I have my opinions and maybe later on in life I might try and actually get up on a soap box."
	However, for now, Evans is focusing on directing. He has already stepped behind the camera to helm "Before We Go", where he is also starring opposite Alice .

Chris Evans open to pursuing political career

Pop star Janet Jackson has announced she is planning to become a mother, and postponed all upcoming tour dates.
	The announcement comes a month after she scrapped concerts in the UK and Europe, and affects 55 further concerts in the US and Canada this summer.
	Speaking in a Twitter video, the 49-year-old told her fans, "My husband and I are planning our family - so I'm going to have to delay the tour. Please, if you can, try and understand that it's important that I do this now.
	"I have to rest up (on) doctor's orders. I will continue the tour as soon as I possibly can."
	She went on to thank her "supportive and loving" dancers and musicians, and to her fans for their "undying love" and "loyalty".
	Jackson, who returned to the top of the Billboard charts last year with her eleventh album, Unbreakable, is married to fashion tycoon Wissam Al Mana.

Janet Jackson delays tour again to 'plan family'

"Mad Max: Fury Road" actress Charlize Theron has revealed she had a childhood crush on Hollywood star Tom Hanks.
 	The 40-year-old star was infatuated with the actor during her formative years and often imagined herself as one of his glamorous female co-stars such as Meg Ryan, with whom he starred in a string of hit movies including 1993's "Sleepless in Seattle" and 1998's "You've Got Mail", reported Female First.
	"I grew up watching the movies of Tom Hanks. He was like a 'boyfriend'. When I was eight, I would walk around like I was one of the girls in a Tom Hanks movie. So I have a restraining order from his wife!" she said.

I had a crush on Tom Hanks: Charlize Theron

Actress Jessica Alba is trying to bring her Mexican roots into family life, because her daughters are surrounded by Hollywood friends.
	The actress, 34, grew up surrounded by her family's rich heritage, but she said it is tough reminding her daughters Honor and Haven where they came from, reported E!Online.
	"I grew up around my Mexican-American grandparents. My grandmother was an incredibly strong woman, a great influence on me. I was also surrounded by 'tios' (uncles) and 'tias' (aunts) at a lot of family events.
	"My kids don't have same constant proximity, but I make sure they know where they came from and that they spend time with their relatives, but they're not surrounded by it all the time. We have different cultures in the house."
	But the actress insists her daughters will learn to speak Spanish.
	"They know how to ask for besos (kisses) and leche (milk)! They are going to be global citizens and will need to understand many languages, including Spanish, to make a difference .

Alba determined to introduce Mexican culture to her daughters

Rapper Tyga says he is happy for his former fiancee Blac Chyna after she got engaged to Rob Kardashian, the brother of his girlfriend Kylie Jenner.
	The rapper's former fiance recently got engaged to her boyfriend of three months and while Tyga and Blac have had an acrimonious relationship since their split, he insisted he only wants her and their son King Cairo, three, to be happy, reported Female First.
	Tyga, 26, tweeted, "Everybody deserves to be happy. What someone does for their happiness is not my concern, as long as it's not interfering wit my happiness.
	"It makes me happy to see the mother of my son happy. My only concern in this situation is my son. I want him in happy environments (sic)."
	Blac, 27, was previously close friends with Rob's sister Kim Kardashian West but fell out with the family after Tyga started dating their younger sister Kylie Jenner, 18.

Tyga happy for Blac Chyna, Rob Kardashian

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has revealed her attitude towards paparazzi has changed significantly.
	In a video shared on her website, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star sat down with her best friend Jonathan Cheban to reflect on the old days.
	"When I was living on Robertson [Boulevard], it was like paparazzi central," Kardashian West, now 35, recalled.
	"I was living right behind Kitson. And every time I'd go to the gym or go eat, every paparazzi would ask me questions and I would be like: 'Hey guys!' Like, I so wanted the attention," she added with a laugh.
	Kardashian went on to explain how Cheban finally stepped in and decided she needed to switch her image up.
	"Jonathan was like: 'This has got to stop. Do you think Victoria Beckham sits and does all these interviews?'" she said.

I used to stop and talk to paparazzi earlier: Kim Kardashian

Singer-rapper Pharrell Williams will produce and contribute music to the upcoming drama "Hidden Figures".
	The film, starring Taraji P Henson, Janelle Monae, Octavia Spencer, Kirsten Dunst, and Kevin Costner, revolves around African-American women at NASA, who participated in the "Space Race" in the '60s," reported Entertainment Weekly.
	After my producing partner Mimi Valdes and I heard about this project, we basically begged the producers and studio to allow us to participate.
	"This is an extraordinary story about black women with genius mathematical minds who contributed to American history. It takes place in Virginia, my home state, and at NASA, a place I've been obsessed with since childhood," Williams said in a statement.
	Williams joins a production team that already includes Donna Gigliotti, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and director Ted Melfi.

Pharrell Williams to create music for 'Hidden Figures'

Actor Jared Leto is set to star in action thriller "The Outsider".
	The 44-year-old "30 Seconds to Mars" frontman is playing an American soldier in the upcoming movie set in post-WWII Japan, reported Aceshowbiz.
	The production on the film is scheduled to begin this fall. Martin Zandvliet, the filmmaker behind "Land of Mine," is directing based on a script penned by "Bastille Day" writer Andrew Baldwin.
	No release date has been announced.
	Leto will next be seen as Joker in "Suicide Squad" that's set for release in the US on August 5.

Jared Leto joins action thriller 'The Outsider'

Model Janice Dickinson has opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis, saying she felt "fear" for the first time in her life when she received the news. EFF
 	The 61-year-old model, who disclosed her health condition last week, "lost it" when doctors confirmed a lump in her breast was cancerous because her own mother had died from a form of the disease, reported Female First.
	Opening up about her shock diagnosis, she said, "It's shocking, everything hit me at once. My mother died of cancer, so I know how bad I felt when I heard about my mother... lately I'm tearful because I felt fear for the first time. And I don't get scared. I kind of lost it."
	Dickinson has a common form of breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and when she found out, her first thoughts were for her son Nathan, 28, daughter Savannah, 22, and 68-year-old fiance Robert 'Rocky' Gerner.
	"My son broke down. Honestly haven't cried in about 30 years... I want to see my daughter walk down the aisle ...

Felt fear for first time after cancer diagnosis: Dickinson

Entertainment website Gawker has challenged a jury's decision to award USD 140 million to former wrestler Hulk Hogan, saying it expected to be "fully vindicated" in the sex tape case.
	New York-based Gawker yesterday filed legal motions requesting a new trial or a reduction in the amount it must pay to 62-year-old Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea.
	Hogan had accused the site of invading his privacy when it posted a sex tape featuring him and a friend's wife.
	The March trial in the Florida city of St Petersburg was closely watched by legal experts, as defence attorneys argued that publication of the sex tape was protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
	"Gawker is now beginning the process of challenging the jury's verdict in a trial where key evidence was wrongly withheld and the jury was not properly instructed on the constitutional standards for newsworthiness. So we expect to be fully vindicated," the website said in a statement about its Monday court ...

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