Hollywood actress Halle Berry stirred up social media by launching accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with a racy photograph.
	The Oscar winner kept her back to camera in the shot, which appeared to be taken during a forest walk. She shared the snap across all three platforms as she joined the social media world, reported ABC News.
	Berry added a caption to the post on Instagram, which read: "Hi everyone. Welcome! Today is a very exciting day for me... I'm looking forward to sharing our world through images that reflect my emotions and perceptions.
	"I am in awe of photography and its ability to capture and reflect this extraordinary world that we live in. I'm excited to share with you my love of nature, the arts, fashion and much more in the hopes that the images will inspire, promote conversation and bring you joy."
	After officially logging on, the 49-year-old actress signed up to follow Adele, Alicia Keys, and Bruno Mars on her social media accounts.
	Berry has just ...

Halle Berry joins social media with provocative photo

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Swedish DJ and producer Avicii has announced he is retiring from touring once his remaining 2016 shows are finished.
	Avicii, 26, made the announcement in a heartfelt open letter to fans on his website, saying he has "too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist", reported Billboard.
	"Thank you for letting me fulfill so many of my dreams. I will be forever grateful to have experienced and accomplished all that I have with the help of the team around me and my beloved fans," he wrote.
	"My path has been filled with success but it hasn't come without its bumps. I've become an adult while growing as an artist, I've come to know myself better and realise that there's so much I want to do with my life."
	"I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist. I will however never let go of music - I will continue to speak to my fans through it, but I've decided this 2016 run .

Avicii announces retirement from touring in open letter

Elton John's legal representatives have strongly denied the claims of sexual harassment made against the music legend by a former security guard, slamming the allegations as "patently untrue".
	Jeffrey Wenninger, who used to work for the Los Angeles Police Department and worked off-duty on John's security detail until September 2014, has filed a lawsuit against the 69-year-old pop legend alleging sexual harassment and battery, following repeated instances of groping and inappropriate behaviour.
	The famed singer's legal team blasted the allegations as false.
	"This baseless lawsuit is brought by a disgruntled former security officer seeking to extract an undeserved payment," Orin Snyder, John's attorney for Rocket Entertainment Group, said in a statement.
	"These claims are patently untrue and contradicted by numerous previous statements made by this plaintiff. We will not give into his latest abuse of the legal system," he added.
	Wenninger is also suing the private company through ..

Elton John's lawyers slam sexual harassment allegations

Tommy Hilfiger enjoyed reflecting on his life and over 30 years in the fashion industry when he wrote his memoir "American Dreamer".
	The 65-year-old fashion label boss - who launched his self-titled fashion house in 1985 - has found it "interesting" reflecting on his over 30-year career in the fashion industry as he penned the book, reported Women's Wear Daily.
	"'American Dreamer' is a reflection on my experiences in the fashion industry from the last 30-plus years. It has been incredible to look back on the moments that have defined both my career and my personal life - from my childhood and origins in the fashion world to my enduring passion for pop culture and America. It's been months and months of writing. It's like therapy," he said.
	The book documents Hilfiger's beginnings in Elmira, New York, in a family of nine children to his first foray into the fashion business with his store The People's Place, bankruptcy at 25 and the creation of his multi-billion dollar brand.
	In ...

Writing my memoir was therapeutic: Tommy Hilfiger

Former "Friends" star Courteney Cox and ex-fiance Johnny McDaid sparked reconciliation rumours after the two were spotted spending time together during Easter Sunday.
	The 51-year-old actress and the Snow Patrol member, 39, were photographed stepping out for a lunch at the Tra di Noi inside Malibu Country Mart along with her 11-year-old daughter Coco, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Courteney wore a pink blouse and a black midi skirt which she teamed with matching sandals and sunglasses.
	Meanwhile, Johnny opted for a casual look wearing a gray T-shirt under a black shirt which he left unbuttoned.
	According to an eyewitness, the pair looked "very happy" as they walked side by side with Coco, who wore a gray sleeveless dress with matching chunky heel shoes.
	Before leaving the popular shopping center, Johnny was pictured opening the door of a car for Courteney and driving off in the same vehicle.
	Cox and Johnny got engaged in June 2014 after six months of dating. But the couple ended their ...

Courteney Cox, Johnny McDaid to reconcile?

The long-rumoured extended edition of "The Martian" is really happening and is coming very soon.
	According to The Digital Bits, Australian retailer EzyDVD recently listed "The Martian: Extended Edition" for a release on June 8.
	The retailer might have accidentally revealed the info, because the listing is no longer available on their site, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Directed by Ridley Scott, "The Martian" was based on Andy Weir's 2011 book of the same title. It centers on Matt Damon's Mark Watney, an astronaut who's presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew.
	But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.
	The 2015 film was a big success both commercially and critically. It grossed over USD 629 million worldwide, becoming Scott's highest-grossing film to date, in addition to garnering 7 Academy 

Extended version of 'The Martian' to arrive soon

Patty Duke, the actress who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker," died on Tuesday, according to her agent. She was 69.
	Duke died of sepsis from a ruptured intestine, according to a statement from Mitchell K Stubbs & Associates, the agency that represented her, reported CNN.
	"This morning, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, matriarch and the exquisite artist, humanitarian, and champion for mental health, Anna PATTY DUKE Pearce, closed her eyes, quieted her pain and ascended to a beautiful place," her family said in a statement posted by her son actor Sean Astin.
	"We celebrate the infinite love and compassion she shared through her work and throughout her life."
	Duke won a best supporting actress Academy Award in 1963 for "The Miracle Worker."
	She also was known for roles in "Valley of the Dolls," "My Sweet Charlie" and "Me, Natalie," as well as for TV's "The Patty Duke Show," which aired from 1963 to 1966.
	Duke also struggled with mental ...

Oscar winner child star Patty Duke dies

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar says his upcoming production "Pink" is a Delhi-set thriller and will see megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role of a lawyer.
	Shoojit has teamed up with Bachchan for the third time after their unreleased film "Shoebite" and last year's hit "Piku", which saw Big B bagging the best actor National Award recently.
	"Pink", also starring "Baby" actress Taapsee Pannu, is being directed by Bengali filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, who helmed the 2006 National award-winning film "Antaheen".
	Speaking in detail about the film for the first time, Shoojit told PTI, "'Pink' is a thriller set in Delhi and Mr Bachchan will be seen in the role of a lawyer. There are three other important characters. One of them is played by Taapsee Pannu. There is also a North-East actress in the film."
	The filmmaker praised 28-year-old Taapsee, who has also worked in his other forthcoming production "Runningshaadi.Com".
	"Taapsee is a very talented girl. She was last seen in 'Baby' ...

'Pink' a thriller, Bachchan playing lawyer: Shoojit Sircar

Arjun Kapoor might appear debonair to his female fans but the actor has joked he knows little about fashion and his only achievement in the field is that he is fashionista Sonam Kapoor's sibling.
	Arjun, 30, turned show stopper for designer Manish Malhotra's show at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week and fetched compliments for his suave look and confident ramp walk.
	When asked what fashion is for him, the "2 States" star told reporters here, "I am only Sonam Kapoor's brother but not that much into fashion. I think my greatest achievement in fashion is that Sonam is my sister."
	Actress Jacqueline Fernandez also walked for Malhotra.
	Besides the two actors and the designer, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who Malhotra considers his 'lucky mascot', was also present for the press meet.
	On being asked about Kareena's fashion sense, Arjun had nothing but praise for her.
	"She epitomises the modern Indian woman. She can carry a saree and a western outift with equal ease. Truly, she is an icon ..

Being Sonam's brother only achievement in fashion: Arjun

Ashton Kutcher "is not ready" for his daughter to have candy.
	The 38-year-old actor welcomed baby Wyatt with wife Mila Kunis in October 2014.
	Now she's approaching two, Wyatt is starting to show an interest in getting her hands on sweet treats, but Kutcher is nervous about whether she'll get hyped up if she has sugar.
	"(Sugar) is there in our house but we just don't give it to her," he said during an appearance on chat show "Jimmy Kimmel Live".
	"And it's not on the level where she can get it. I'm not ready for that. I was eating Cinnamon Toast Crunch (cereal) this morning and she was trying to hijack it because she got the flavour. And once they get the flavour they can't un-get the flavour. And I'm trying to negotiate with her but it was like a Republican debate.

Ashton Kutcher bans daughter from having candy

A David Bowie memorial concert will be streamed live internationally, organisers have said.
	Due to "unprecedented interest" promoters have teamed up with Skype, so that fans, in exchange for a minimum donation of 15 pounds, can watch the event.
	The Music of David Bowie will be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Friday, reported BBC online.
	With a set-list devoted to classic Bowie songs, they are among 18 currently confirmed artists who are set to pay tribute to the musical legend who died of cancer in January.
	Bowie's producer, Tony Visconti, is also expected to take to the stage.
	Fans can donate via the fundraising platform ammado, and all net proceeds will be given to a variety of arts, music and education charities.

David Bowie memorial concert streamed live for charity

Comedian Amy Schumer did a surprise 45-minute set at Stand Up NY Sunday for a crowd including her furniture-designer boyfriend Ben Hanisch.
	Schumer joked the media were surprised her boyfriend is so good-looking, reported the New York Post.
	The 34-year-old funnywoman was opening for her friend, comedian Rachel Feinstein.
	The event was so busy, despite Schumer's performance being a surprise one, that the club was forced to come up with somewhere for Hanisch to sit to watch his girl in action.
	"It was sold out, so the club pulled out a chair for Ben. He sat in a doorway," the insider added.
	Schumer has previously laughed off the public interest in her new dating developments after poking fun at her single status throughout 2015.

Amy Schumer incorportates boyfriend into her stand-up routine

Beth Morris, a contestant on BBC singing contest "The Voice", has left the show after admitting to using cocaine during rehearsals.
	The 26-year-old was being mentored by judge Paloma Faith in the contest and released a statement, saying she was "truly sorry" for letting her fans down.
	"Two years ago I realised that I had a problem with drugs. I was using them to cope with various issues I was going through at the time. I thought they would help me, but they were making the situation worse," she said in a statement.
	"I made the decision myself to seek treatment and checked into the Priory Clinic. It gave me strength and helped me face the world. It changed me for the better. But addiction is tough, and I am sorry to say that I have relapsed on a few occasions since I left."
	"Being on The Voice has been the best experience of my life. I'm truly sorry I've let everyone down but I'm determined to put this behind me, continue with my recovery and channel all my energies into my ...

'The Voice' contestant forced to leave show over drug use

Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards has opened up about her anguish after reading nasty comments about her appearance online.
	The 22-year-old singer said despite receiving thousands of nice comments from well meaning fans, it only takes one vicious one to shatter her confidence, reported Contactmusic.
	The English singer, who split from her fiance, former One Direction star Zayn Malik, last year, said, "If you don't have anything nice to say then don't talk!"
	However at the start of her career the she was less forthright.
	"At the beginning, I used to search 'Little Mix' and Perrie online," she confessed.
	"You can read a thousand lovely comments about yourself and then one bad one sticks in your head forever. It's like being at school with a group of really nasty people.

Perrie Edwards hits out at online trolls

Model Blac Chyna reportedly wants to appear on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians".
	The 27-year-old model is hoping to meet with producers on the E! show to discus having a cameo role in order to spill the beans on her relationship with reclusive boyfriend Rob Kardashian in recent years, reported Female First.
	Chyna is demanding USD 1 million to appear, and also wants a non-exclusive contract as she wants her own reality show, possibly chronicling her romance with Rob.
	Producers are reportedly unlikely to agree to her demands.

Blac Chyna wants to be on 'Keeping up with Kardashians'?

Singer Paula Abdul quit "American Idol" eight times on her first day as a talent show judge.
	"A few years ago, this man came up to me and introduced himself and said, 'I was your sound guy on your first day at work at American Idol', Paula chuckles. "I said, 'Oh wow, I feel bad, I must have quit a few times'. And he said, 'Eight, you quit eight times'," she said.
	The singer and dancer, 53, said she struggled to come to terms with the fact so many wannabes had their dreams shattered by Abdul and her fellow judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"I felt terrible for those kids. I would try to maintain composure in the midst of absurdity and they were completely delusional, like brilliantly delusional. But there was never a shortage of really incredible voices and raw talent. We were always able to find it, and that's what was so exciting.

I quit 'American Idol' eight times on my first day: Abdul

Rapper P Diddy has unveiled plans for a new charter school in the Harlem area of New York City.
 	The 46-year-old rap mogul said it is a "dream come true" to be founding Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School after working in partnership with Capital Preparatory Schools for five years on plans for the establishment, which will open its doors for the first time in September, reported Female First.
	He said of the venture, "I want to impact the lives of young people in my community, and build future leaders. The first step is offering access to a quality education.
	"Every young person should have the tools they need to succeed. All our children should be able to pursue their dreams. That is something I can impact with this school."
	The school, which is located in the Harlem area of New York City, will be free and is open to students in grades 6-12.
	Admission is currently open to all New York state residents, and applications will be accepted until April 1.
	The school will ...

P Diddy to open school

Members of Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, 98 Degrees and O-Town have dropped a collaborative track titled "In The End" to help promote their upcoming movie "Dead 7".
	Nick Carter and AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys fame have teamed up with NSYNC hunks Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick to record the single for their Syfy channel zombie movie, "Dead 7", reported Female First.
	The 90s boy band stars, who include O-Town's Erik-Michael Estrada and 98 Degrees' Jeff Timmons, all appear in the movie, which Carter helped to write alongside the makers of "Sharknado".
	Carter, 36, admitted the project is "pretty crazy" but is hoping the group's fans will unite to listen to the song and watch the upcoming film, which airs on April 1.
	"Think about it. Boy-banders, people from the late '90s, people who you love, fighting zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. Pretty crazy, right?"
	The two-hour TV movie is set in the post-apocalyptic West, following a group of gunslingers trying to rid a small town of a ...

Backstreet Boys, Nsync unite for movie song

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has launched a contest, which will see one fan be accompanied to prom by the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star.
 	The 31-year-old star is holding a competition to find one lucky supporter, who is subscribed to her app, to take to a "dope" end of year celebration because she never attended one herself, reported Female First.
	The blonde beauty teased the news on her blog "Khloe With AK", writing, "I'm so excited to announce that, this year, I'm going to create a dope prom memory with one of my Los Angeles County-based app subscribers!
	"On the night of the big event, I will personally pick you (or you and your date) up in style and drop you off at your PROM!!! Because you know the best stuff goes down on the way to the party! Did you know that I never went to prom?"
	The "Kocktails with Khloe" host also took to her Twitter account to reveal she can't wait to pick one of her supporters to take to the event.
	"I'm SO excited...I'm taking one app ...

Khloe Kardashian will take fan to prom

Former "Playboy" model Holly Madison has revealed she is expecting a baby boy with husband Pasquale Rotella.
	The 36-year-old star, who already has three-year-old daughter Rainbow Aurora with husband Pasquale Rotella, has revealed the gender of her unborn child, reported Female First.
	Meanwhile, the "Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny" author previously predicted the gender of her child in an interview back in January, where she confirmed she was three months into her pregnancy.
	She had said, "I'm so excited. This time I know what to expect a little bit more. [That] makes it even more enjoyable! I'm kind of feeling the boy vibe.

Holly Madison expecting baby

Reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner is set to play in the women's Pro-Am golf ANA inspiration tournament.
	The 66-year-old reality TV star, formerly known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing gender reassignment surgery last year, has signed up to take part in the women's Pro-Am golf ANA inspiration tournament, reported New York Daily News.
	A spokesperson for Jenner said she'll be attending the sports event at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.
	A source close to the country club said, "Caitlyn has vowed she will attend and wants to represent ladies at the event."
	The "I Am Cait" star, who was an Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete, will use the golfing competition to make a stand for women golfers who feel they need to be treated more equally to men in the sport.
	The source added, "She has a strong handicap and is obviously a natural born competitor. This event is a perfect way to make her announcement to the world that she is on the golf course as a woman and ...

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