Priyanka Chopra has congratulated her "Fashion" co-star Kangana Ranaut for her third national award win.
	Priyanka, 33, who is currently shooting for "Baywatch", took to Twitter to heap praise on Kangana as she won the best actress award for portraying a double role in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns". Kangana has already won a best actress National film award for "Queen" and best supporting actress honour for "Fashion".
	"Congratulations to #KanganaRanaut Such a well deserved win! You r a undeniable powerhouse lady!! Much love always..," wrote Priyanka, who had won a national award for playing a model in "Fashion".
	The former Miss World extended her warm wishes to other national award winners including Amitabh Bachchan, her "Bajirao Mastani" director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, co-star Tanvi Azmi and the film's choreographer Remo D'Souza among others.
	"Congratulations @SrBachchan for the national award.. For consistently teaching us about flawless performances. Much admiration always," she ...

Kangana is undeniable powerhouse: Priyanka Chopra

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Veteran director Woody Allen's latest film "Cafe Society", starring Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg in lead roles, will open the 69th Cannes film festival on May 11.
	It will be a hattrick for Allen as he has already opened the festival twice -- in 2002 with "Hollywood Ending" and in 2011 with "Midnight in Paris".
  	The film, whose release in France coincides with the screening, is an official selection but out of competition title.
	The movie tells the story of a young man who arrives in Hollywood during the 1930s hoping to work in the film industry. He falls in love and finds himself swept up in the vibrant cafe society that defined the spirit of the age.
	Apart from Stewart and Eisenberg, the film features names like Blake Lively, Parker Posey and Steve Carell.
	Woody Allen also joined forces with Vittorio Storaro for the film. The eminent director of photography was a member of the Feature Film jury in 1991 and is a three-time Oscar winner for "Apocalypse Now" by Francis Ford 

Woody Allen's 'Cafe Society' to open Cannes film festival

Singer Selena Gomez has chosen "Kill Em With Kindness" as the next single off her latest album, "Revival".
	The 23-year-old star unexpectedly revealed it during her interview with 97.5 NOW FM, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"I've been in the studio at the moment already working on new stuff. I can't wait to celebrate 'Revival' but it's been fun to feel like I'm already moving towards other things, but 'Kill Em With Kindness' is lyrically my favorite song I put on the record and I definitely can't wait to be able for that to have a story," she said.
	Produced by Benny Blanco and Rock Mafia, "Kill Em" follows up hits like "Good for You", "Same Old Love" and "Hands to Myself".
	It is a positive track about staying kind in the world filled with mean people. "Your lies are bullets/ Your mouth's a gun/ And no war in anger/ Was ever won/ Put out the fire before igniting," she sings.
	"Revival" debuted at No 1 on Billboard 200 following its release last year. Gomez has started working on her next ...

Selena Gomez announces new single from 'Revival' album

Actress Katrina Kaif finds former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and ace tennis player Serena Williams inspirational for the work they have done in their respective careers.
	"I find Indira Gandhi, Serena Williams inspirational because they left a mark in the fields that have been primarily dominated by men," Katrina told reporters at a function here last night.
	In her acting career, the "Dhoom 3" actress has tasted both success and failure. She is often regarded as one of the most hardworking actresses.
	"As women we can go through moments of insecurities, uncertainties, of not knowing what our place is or what we want to do in our lives. However we are, and whatever we are, that is enough," she said.
	According to the "Rajneeti" actress, one should always be helpful towards others.
	"We should believe in ourselves and never forget to try and help others. Helping others is usually the last thing on everyone's mind, but one should help those who are in need," she said.
	Katrina also ...

Katrina finds Indira Gandhi, Serena Williams inspirational

Popular choreographer Shakti Mohan is all set to mentor aspiring dancers on an upcoming web series.
	Mohan will be the face of MTV's Nescafe Labs where she will select some of the best talent and then mentor them in dancing.
	"Yes, I'm doing the show. I am extremely enthralled to mentor budding talent through MTV Nescafe Labs. By being a part of this property I will be doing what I love the most and I can't really ask for more," she said.
	"It's great fun to help youngsters better their dancing skills. The energy is contagious," Mohan said in a statement.
	Mohan appeared in the song "Aa Re Pritam Pyaare" from "Rowdy Rathore", and also co-assisted choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant for the "Kamli..." song in "Dhoom 3".
	The show will be going to colleges across the country to find some of the best dancers.

Shakti Mohan to mentor aspiring dancers on web series

The Telangana Assembly today appreciated the makers of "Baahubali" for becoming the first Telugu film to win the coveted National award.
	Speaking in the Assembly, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao congratulated the unit of "Baahubali" for it being the first Telugu flick to win the National award for best feature film.
	His appeal to appreciate the filmmakers was supported by thumping of desks by all the members.
	"Baahubali", directed by ace Telugu director S S Rajamouli, was yesterday announced as the best feature film winner for the National award.
	"Baahubali" star Rana Daggubati said, "I am thrilled. We took a risk and attempted something different with it. Now with this award we feel honoured.

Telangana Assembly congratulates makers of 'Baahubali'

Veteran actors Farida Jalal and Kulbhushan Kharbanda have teamed up for director Ankur Tewari's new short film "Scandal Point", a part of Y-Films' anthology "Love Shots".
	"Scandal Point" narrates the story of a senior citizen couple reliving their romantic college days when they used to drive up to a lover's point.
	"After over five decades of being in the industry and acted in virtually every format including films, television, advertising, it's incredible to still have a chance to debut in a new digital format and work with such a young crew in such a fun film," Jalal, 67, said in a statement.
	The actress and Kharbanda, 71, worked together in "Pukar", "Pinjar", "Garv", "Soldier" among others.
	The short also features a very trippy original soundtrack composed and performed by the Gaurav Dagaonkar featuring Arunima and Anurag.
	"Love Shots" is an anthology of six short films that explore love in every form, shape and stage in life.

Farida Jalal to romance Kulbhushan Kharbanda in new short film

A Chinese company has claimed to have developed the world's biggest film screen, measuring 100 by 25 meters and weighing 1.6 tonnes.
	The manufacturer, Star Screen Co. Ltd. In east China's Anhui province, spent two years developing the screen, which has been recognised as the world's largest by the science and technology committee of China's State Film Administration.
	The company overcame several technical difficulties in screen evenness, spraying and transportation.
	Some technical specifications of the final product are even better than the national standard, Yang Xuepei, deputy director of the committee said .
	"Take polarisation ratio for example: a higher ratio means a better 3D effect, while a substandard screen brings viewers sore eyes and dizziness," Yang was quoted as saying by state-run Xinhua news agency.
	Eight orders from cinemas and movie theme parks have been placed for the screen, and the company is expecting more orders after the official launch.
	Over 3,300 new ...

World's largest film screen developed in China

Actors Nathan Lane and John Slattery will star in a Broadway revival of the 1928 classic newspaper comedy "The Front Page".
	Scott Rudin will produce the production, with Jack O'Brien directing a cast that also includes John Goodman, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	Lane, 60, will play tabloid editor Walter Burns, with 53-year-old "Spotlight" actor Slattery as his star reporter Hildy Johnson in the production.
	The original play, by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, was inspired by their years as Chicago journalists.
	It takes place entirely in the press room of Chicago's Criminal Courts Building, where hacks from various city papers play poker and swap wisecracks while waiting to cover a big case that takes an unexpected turn.
	"The Front Page" is expected to have a starry cast of more than 20, including theater veterans Rosemary Harris, Jefferson Mays and Sherie Rene Scott, with more names to come.
	The production is slated for a limited engagement of around five months, with ...

Nathan Lane, Slattery to star in 'Front Page' Broadway reboot

Child actor Neel Sethi, all set to make his debut with Disney's big-budget fantasy film "The Jungle Book" as Mowgli, says he is fond of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.
	The "Quantico" actress has voiced the character of 'Kaa', a snake who is one of Mowgli's mentors and friends, in the Hindi version of the film.
	"I love Priyanka Chopra because she plays 'Kaa' in the Hindi version. She is now in Hollywood too. I would love to act with her, and everybody in Bollywood. I think it'll be a lot of fun," Neel told PTI in an interview.
	Besides Priyanka, the 12-year-old youngster also looks up to "Captain America" star Chris Evans and Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom "Friends".
	"I really like Chris Evans, because he is Captain America and is a really nice guy. I like Mathew Perry because of 'Friends'. I love the show."
	Even though he is based in New York, Neel watches Hindi films and was impressed with the critically acclaimed Irrfan Khan starrer ...

'Jungle Book' actor Neel Sethi is fond of Priyanka Chopra

Ending months of speculation over the state of their marriage, Bollywood star couple Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora have confirmed that they have separated and are "taking out time" to figure out their lives.
	The couple have been married for 17 years and also have a son, 13-year-old Arhaan.
	Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz, 48, requested the media to respect their privacy and said they are not yet ready to talk about the matter.
	"Humble request to the media, stop speculating and leave us alone. Will talk when ready, please respect our privacy," Arbaaz wrote on Twitter.
	An irate Arbaaz lashed out at some speculative news articles also, saying, "You got to be dumb and bankrupt for news to write the same... Over and over again. Get a life guys, show some respect. It's not a joke."
	"No more reaction from me henceforth. If they are not sensitive and don't respect people's privacy then they are not worth losing sleep over," he added.
	Arbaaz and Malaika, 42, had issued a statement announcing ...

Arbaaz Khan-Malaika Arora separate, request for privacy

After winning accolades for her last release "Neerja", actress Sonam Kapoor hinted at working once again in a woman centric film.
	In Ram Madhvani's biopic, Sonam essayed the life of slain flight attendant Neerja Bhanot who died saving hundreds of passengers on a hijacked flight in 1986.
	When asked if audiences are once again going to see her reprising a strong female character on screen, Sonam said, "I will announce something soon. I can't talk about it."
	She did not divulge any further details of her next project.
	The "Raanjhana" actress, when quizzed if she would also like to play historic female heroes, she said, "You see it. Hopefully I would like to play something like that."
	Sonam was talking on the sidelines of event 'Women of Worth Awards'.
	The 30-year-old actress on the occasion acknowledged the active role of many Indian women who helped build the nation but rued that unsung heroes like Neerja Bhanot got lost in history.
	"There are lot of Indian woman who have been ...

Sonam Kapoor hints at doing another woman centric film

"The Revenant" actor Brendan Fletcher is recovering after he was injured by a firearm while filming a TV series in Canada.
	Fletcher was in the middle of shooting drama "Cardinal" in Sudbury, Ontario when he suffered lacerations on his throat after discharge from a gun not fully emptied of blanks peppered his head, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	He was hospitalised and received treatment, but has since been discharged.
	In a statement, Fletcher's agent claimed the accident was "no fault of his (Fletcher)" and the actor is recovering well.
	Production on the show was delayed for one day but has since resumed.
	Officials from the Ontario Ministry of Labor, which investigates workplace injuries in the province, is looking into the incident.
	Fletcher portrayed Fryman in Leonardo DiCaprio's survival movie.

'The Revenant' actor injured in onset firearm accident

An arrest warrant has been issued for Katt Williams stemming from a punching incident the comedian was involved in last week.
	The 42-year-old funnyman hit headlines again when he engaged in a nasty altercation with 17-year-old Luke Walsh at a soccer game in a Gainesville neighborhood.
	In videos of the fight that surfaced online, Williams appeared to punch the teen before he was wrestled to the ground and choked.
	The fight was eventually broken up.
	And now, Williams and Walsh have been charged with disorderly conduct, and a Hall County judge issued arrest warrants for both men shortly after the charges were filed, according to Los Angeles Times.
	In addition, Williams has been handed an additional charge of bond violation, as he allegedly used foul language in front of minors during the fight.
	The violation stems from his conditional bond earlier this month, when he allegedly assaulted one of his bodyguards.
	According to Atlanta news station WSB, police officials say that ...

Arrest warrant issued for Katt Williams

Rapper Snoop Dogg will be inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) Hall of Fame this weekend.
	The 44-year-old "Gin and Juice" star has appeared on WWE TV several times over the years and this weekend he will join other celebrities, including former boxer Mike Tyson, US presidential hopeful Donald Trump, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mr T as an honouree, reported Rolling Stone.
	Wrestlers Sting, The Big Boss Man, The Godfather, Stan Hansen, Jacqueline and the Fabulous Freebirds will also be honoured.
	"As reported first on Ross Report, @SnoopDogg headed to the @WWE HOF. The celeb wing is smokin'! Congrats, Snoop!" announcer Jim Ross writes on Twitter.
	Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, is yet to comment on the news.

Snoop Dogg to be inducted into Wrestling Hall Of Fame

Music legend Elton John has been hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit by a former security guard.
	Jeffrey Wenninger claimed the 69-year-old "Tiny Dancer" singer inappropriately touched him several times throughout the course of his employment in 2014, reported TMZ.
	In another alleged incident, Wenninger accused the musician of saying, "You gorgeous thing, you."
	Wenninger, who quit his post in September, 2014, claimed he repeatedly attempted to verbally and physically resist the singer's alleged advances, but to no avail.
	The former security guard is suing for sexual harassment and battery.
	Representatives for John have yet to respond to the lawsuit.

Elton John sued by former security guard

Pop star Kesha has shut down body shamers after posting a photo of herself in a bikini on Instagram.
	The "Tik Tok" star enjoyed a Palm Springs, California getaway over the Easter weekend and kept her followers updated on her vacation by posting shots online.
	In one picture, Kesha is lying on her stomach on the steps of a swimming pool, wearing a black bikini and sunglasses.
	However, the 29-year-old pop star anticipated negative feedback from Internet trolls, and warned her followers she was ready for their remarks, reported Hollywood Life.
	"not a slave to perfection right now," she wrote... Body shamers please... Ain't nobody got time for it. @lhorizonpalmsprings in my skivvies," she wrote
	Kesha has previously been open about her body issues, after taking time out of the spotlight in order treat an eating disorder in rehab in early 2014.
	Following the stint, she penned a candid article for a magazine about how her body image problems had escalated out of control.

Kesha slams online body shamers

Pop star Jennifer Lopez, Sting and Enrique Iglesias took the stage to perform at the wedding of a Russian billionaire's son over the weekend.
	Oil tycoon Mikhail Gutseriev spared no expense on Saturday, when his son, Said Gutseriev, exchanged vows with his fiancee, Khadija Uzhakhovs, reported Contactmusic.
	Mikhail, who has a net worth of USD 6.2 billion, according to Forbes, recruited Jennifer, Sting and Enrique as the entertainers for the reception in Moscow, and photos and videos of their performances were subsequently posted on social media by invited guests.
	In clips posted on Instagram, Sting appears onstage with a group of women and young girls who are swaying along to his song Desert Rose, while Enrique invited young boys dressed in tuxedos to dance with him during his performance of Bailando.
	Meanwhile, Jennifer appeared to have made at least three costume changes during her set, which included performances of On the Floor, Dance Again and Get Right.
	In one Instagram ...

Sting, J Lo perform at Russian billionaire son's wedding

Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have been sued over their son's 2015 car accident.
	Chester Hanks, aka rapper Chet Haze, reportedly rear-ended motorist Terry Moogan last February while driving a car owned by the Hollywood couple.
	Terry recently filed a lawsuit claiming the 25-year-old was driving recklessly and "under the influence of drugs and or alcohol at the time", according to TMZ.
	In the legal documents obtained by the site, Terry cites Tom and Rita as the plaintiffs responsible for the accident, since they "negligently handed him the keys".
	However, Chester was never cited with a DUI for the accident, and police were not called to the scene. Terry's attorneys allege the young rapper pleaded with him not to get cops involved.
	Terry's lawyers said their client suffered whiplash and a brain injury from hitting his head on the dashboard.
	Terry is seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
	Representatives for Tom, 59, and Rita have yet to comment on the ...

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson sued over son's car accident

Hollywood star Brad Pitt reportedly wants Cara Delevingne for the lead role in "World War Z 2".
	According to Radar online, the 52-year-old actor has offered the "Paper Towns" actress the film.
	"Brad thinks Cara's talents haven't been explored properly and he wants to take her under his wing," a source said.
	"He's hoping she might sign an ongoing deal with his company."
	Cara, 23, reportedly declined the "World War Z" sequel offer.
	She "can't do it because of schedule conflicts."
	Following her roles in "Paper Towns" and "Pan", Cara will next be seen in "Suicide Squad" and Luc Besson's "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Islands". Brad, meanwhile, will be seen in upcoming comedy war film "War Machine".

Brad Pitt offers Cara Delevingne lead role in 'World War Z 2'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan thanked all those who congratulated him for his best actor National Award win, saying he is "most grateful".
	Bachchan, 73, was named best actor for his role in Shoojit Sircar's "Piku" at the 63rd National Film Awards announced in the capital yesterday.
	"To them that congratulate me for the National Award - most grateful... Thank you is never enough expression," Bachchan wrote on Twitter.
	He previously won the honour for "Agneepath", "Black" and "Paa".
	Bachchan celebrated the win with wife Jaya Bachchan and the crew members of an advertisement he was shooting with the latter.
	"Working with the wife today for an ad, promotion and some moments from there, they celebrate my National Award on set and then as I leave the studio they burst a few crackers .. Sweet," he wrote on his blog alongside some pictures from the set.
	Bachchan also congratulated other winners including Gujarat, which was named the most film friendly state at the National Film Awards for ..

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