Actress Mallika Sherawat has taken to social media to declare her love for French entrepreneur Cyrille Auxenfans, who she has been dating for a while now.
	The 39-year-old "Murder" actress also shared a picture of her boyfriend in which she is seen leaning against Auxenfans as they posed together with the ocean in the backdrop.
	Sherawat seems to be madly in love with Auxenfans as she said that "to be in love is the best feeling in the world."
	"Falling in love is an extraordinary thing when the person you love, loves you back," the actress further wrote alongside her picture with the Paris-based real estate businessman.
	Sherawat had earlier participated in a dating reality show to find her soulmate. However, her relationship with the show's winner Vijay Singh did not last long.

Mallika Sherawat dating French bizman Cyrille Auxenfans

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Actor Russell Crowe is working hard to for his next movie and has lost around 23 kg for the role.
	The 51-year-old "Gladiator" star piled on the weight for "The Nice Guys," reported Aceshowbiz.
	"I was (268 pounds) the first week of August last year. I did a movie called 'The Nice Guys', so I wanted to be the physical juxtaposition of Ryan Gosling. I'm clawing my way back from that, so I'm about (216 pounds) at the moment," Crowe said.
	The actor has been biking and jogging to get back in shape.
	In "The Nice Guys", the New Zealand-born actor is playing private eye Jackson Healy who lives in the '70s. Praising his co-star Gosling, Crowe said he is a "comic genius".
	"That kid is a comic genius. He is great company, he is really smart, he loves what he does and he asks all the right questions. Working with him was such a treat.

Russell Crowe sheds 23 kg for next film

Actor Larry Drake best known for playing Benny on "LA Law," died at his home here. He was 66.
	The news of two time Emmy-winning actor was found dead in his Hollywood home on Thursday, reported People magazine.
	"He was such a nice man and a great actor," Drake's agent Mike Eisenstadt said.
	Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Drake made his name playing law clerk Benny Stulwicz on "LA Law" from 1987 to 1994.
	He won two best supporting actor Emmys (in 1988 and 1989) and received a third nomination (in 1990) for his groundbreaking portrayal of a man with mental disabilities.
	Drake also appeared in Sam Raimi's "Darkman," in Rowan Atkinson's "Bean," and as a series regular in the sci-fi series "Prey."
	He reprised the role of Benny in the 2002 "LA Law" movie and provided the voice of Pops on Johnny Bravo.
	Drake also starred as the homicidal physician of the title in the 1992 horror movie "Dr Giggles."
	The actor had most recently appeared in the 2009 horror film "Dead Air," directed by and ...

Larry Drake of 'LA Law' dies at 66

Actor Simon Pegg is in talks to join the cast of Steven Spielberg's sci-fi film "Ready Player One".
	Based on the the best-selling novel by Ernest Cline, the project will start filming in June, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	The movie also stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke and Ben Mendelsohn.
	Set in a virtual world called Oasis, the story revolves around a teenager (Sheridan), who finds himself competing in a treasure hunt against ruthless foes after the game's founder dies and offers his fortune as the grand prize.
	If things workout Pegg will play Orgen Morrow, the co-creator of Oasis.
	The project is being produced by Spielberg through his Amblin Partners banner, along with Donald De Line, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Dan Farah.

Simon Pegg in talks to join Spielberg's 'Ready Player One'

Actress Kristen Bell, who voiced the character of Anna in Disney's viral hit "Frozen", says her three-year-old daughter Lincoln is not a fan of the musical drama.
	Lincoln first watched it last month-at least Bell tried to get her to watch it, reported E! News.
	"I put it on for her, thinking it was going to blow her mind and she like 15 minutes in and was like, 'Turn this off, I don't like this movie,'" Bell said.
	Lincoln was also not impressed with the fact that her mother was the voice of Anna.
	"She could care less. It was too scary for her, I think. She keeps my ego in check. But it was too dark, the scene where Anna gets struck and then they go to the trolls and it takes place at night."
	The actress said the sequel is being "finished written and I think we start recording next month. I have a couple of clues as to what's going to happen," Bell teased.
	When asked whether they would come up with another hit like 'Let It Go', Bell said she hoped they are never able to top that ..

My daughter doesn't like 'Frozen': Kristen Bell

Ace cinematographer PC Sreeram says he does not consider Hollywood as his competition because filmmakers there are only churning out sci-fi, fantasy and superhero films.
	"I don't consider Hollywood as my competition. I think they should consider us competition as the world is neutralised on digital technology," Sreeram told PTI.
	The southern cinematographer, who has filmed acclaimed sci-fi "I", said these days producers in the West are mostly coming out with computer-graphic oriented or fantasy films while the scenario is changing in India.
	"If you see at films from London, I think the projection is so bad. Before it was not like that. I think the 'maya' of Hollywood is gone. They are making CG oriented and fantasy films," he said.
	"Mostly they (Hollywood filmmakers) make films on Superman, Batman and that is why they are shifting to TV series like 'Game of Thrones', 'House of Cards' etc. I think one just can't show fantasy films... You have to make films that are different. ...

Craze for Hollywood films has mellowed down, says PC Sreeram

He is known to sing high-octane dance tracks but singer Mika Singh says he wants to shift gears and sing more Sufi and romantic songs in the future.
	The singer, who has lent his voice to popular songs like "Mauja Hi Mauja", "Subha Hone Na De" and "Gandi Baat", recently recorded a song with sufi singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
	"I will sing lots of melody songs. I recently sang a song with Rahat saab. People would be curious to know how the baadshah of sufi will sing a song with me. But in the future, I will sing a lot of sufi and romantic tracks," Mika told PTI.
	The 38-year-old singer launched his debut album in 1998 and went on to record several tracks before making it big in Bollywood with songs like "Mauja Hi Mauja", "Ganpat" and "Singh is King".
       Mika says it took him a lot of patience to reach this stage unlike many aspiring singers, who today directly want to start with an A-list composer like A R Rahman.
	"I had patience to reach the stage where I am today. I didn't have ..

Mika keen to sing Sufi romantic songs

Ace choreographer Shiamak Davar says he is not certain if he will ever step into direction but if he does, it will be anything but a dance-based film.
	Shiamak said he, however, wants to direct a movie, which will have a message of hope.
	"I don't think I will ever direct unless there is something, a topic I really want to do, very strong.... (has) a message of hope. That can be a story but I haven't come across anything like it and I am definitely not going to direct a dance movie," Shiamak told PTI.
	"I would rather do something I am good at. I will obviously put dance in the movie but it shouldn't be the focus because my focus has been theatre. I love theatre so I would put that in the film, more than just dance," he added.
	The 54-year-old choreographer is undoubtedly one of the most revered choreographers in Bollywood and from Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan to current generation actors Ranveer Singh and Varun Dhawan, he has made all stars dance to his tunes.
	When asked about the ...

I will never direct dance based film: Shiamak Davar

David Bowie is set to be posthumously honoured at the upcoming CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on June 6.
	The "Starman" hitmaker, who passed away in January, was known for his outlandish stage looks and fashion-forward wardrobe picks	, reported Contactmusic.
	Big Apple-born fashion designer Donna Karan will receive the Founder's Award for her contributions to the industry, 12 years after accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004, while Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele will be presented with the International Award, and Norma Kamali will pick up the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.
	Lady Gaga's stylist, Brandon Maxwell, is nominated for the Swarovski Award for Womenswear, and former child stars-turned-fashion icons Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen will compete for double accolades.

David Bowie to be honoured at Cfda awards

Oscar-winning singer Adele's son watched her perform live for the first ever time here.
	The 27-year-old singer interrupted her rendition of "Someone Like You" to give a shout out to three-year-old Angelo, who was in the audience at the sold-out arena, reported Hollywood Life.
	Adele took a three-year hiatus from playing live following the birth of her child in October 2012, returning to the music scene last year with her third album 25.
	Pointing out Angelo in the crowd, Adele said, "This is the first show my baby boy has seen me do. I love you so much Peanut.

Adele's son Angelo attends his first concert, makes her cry

The English hotel that inspired comedy series "Fawlty Towers" is to be demolished.
	Property developers are planning to turn the Gleneagles Hotel in Torquay into retirement homes, reported Guardian online.
	Funnyman John Cleese came up with the idea for his hit TV comedy series while staying there in 1971.
	He based his Basil Fawlty character on former owner Donald Sinclair, who he once called "the most wonderfully rude man I have ever met".
	Sinclair's family sold the hotel after his death in 1981 and the place finally closed for business last year.

'Fawlty Towers' hotel to be demolished

"Harry Potter" star Emma Watson showed off her hip-hop skills in a new viral video by beatboxing as "Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda spouted a feminist freestyle rap.
	The 25-year-old actress and United Nations Women's Global Goodwill Ambassador interviewed the actor-composer as part of the organisation's HeForShe Arts Week, which was set up to encourage arts and cultural organisations to get involved in the fight for gender equality, reported RollingStone magazine.
	While the two discussed everything from the importance of female storytellers to the strong women featured in Lin's Grammy-winning musical, they had a little fun when offered to sort America's founding fathers in to the Hogwarts houses from the "Harry Potter" films.
	And the odd couple ended the conversation with the actress asking the fresstyle expert to make up a rap on the spot with the theme of gender equality.
	Lin only agreed to do so if Emma provided the beats, leaving the actress flustered, and saying, "This is .

Emma Watson beatboxes for feminism

Pop star Beyonce has hired a model with muscular dystrophy to help launch her new relaxed-fit merchandise line.
	Disabled IMG model Jillian Mercado features in the ads for the new items, which the "Halo" singer has posted on her website.
	Mercado was thrilled to get the job of showing off the new athletic gear, which features words and phrases, like "Smack It" and "Slay", inspired by Beyonce's songs.
	"OK LADIES now let's get in FORMATION! So BEYond excited to finally announce that I'm on the official @beyonce website," Mercado wrote alongside an Instagram snap of her new campaign.
	"A special shout out to Queen Bee herself and the amazing team behind it."
	The merchandise items will be available to buy at stops on Beyonce's upcoming Formation World Tour.

Beyonce hires disabled model to launch merchandise collection

She has lent her voice to some of the top Bollywood actresses but now singer Kanika Kapoor harbours a wish to be seen herself on the big screen.
	Kanika, who has given chartbusters like "Baby Doll" and "Chittiya Kalaiyan", said she would love to romance superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan on screen.
	"If something (acting offer) interesting comes up, I will definitely take it up. I think I can act. I would love to act opposite Shah Rukh and Salman," Kanika told PTI on the sidelines of Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA).
	Keeping her acting aspirations on hold, the 37-year-old is gearing up for many "sufi, sad tracks", which she feels will change listeners' view of her.
	First such song from her kitty will be "Akhiyan", to be featured in Randeep Hooda-Kajal Aggarwal starrer "Do Lafzoen ki Kahani".
	"Singers get stereotyped. I have been stereotyped too but this year you will see a new Kanika Kapoor. I have beautiful sufi work coming out, which is actually my forte. There are a lot 

Kanika Kapoor wants to take up acting

Anita Dongre, known for creating a work environment that is completely in sync with the natural environment, stuck to her brand's belief as she showcased her new line at the Amazon India Fashion Week.
	The designer's autumn winter collection was inspired by nature and through her line Dongre gave a message of how important it is to make fashion sustainable.
	Like all her other collections and her brand Grassroot, this line was also a tribute to India's handcrafted traditions.
	Titled 'Earth Song', the designer through the collection promoted the love for forests and also made a one-minute video depicting the same.
	"My line is inspired by the forest. We live in cities and we forget to listen to our nature. The line is very organic and earthy. Grassroot is all about hand -made. I have used a lot of hand block technique, kantha, brush strokes," Dongre said.
	The colour story also depicted the same nature love with blues, browns, reds, mustards, orange and leafy greens taking the ...

Anita Dongre displays nature love at AIFW

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Bajirao Mastani" today picked up maximum technical honours including best costume design at the Times of India Film Awards as the curtains were raised on the second edition of the ceremony here.
	While ace designer Anju Modi won for her elaborate, lavish costumes in the period drama, the Ranveer-Deepika starrer also took home awards for best art direction and cinematography.
	"Bajrangi Bhaijaan" won the best story award, which was collected by its lead actress Kareena Kapoor Khan.
	True to its theme, Remo D'Souza'a "ABCD 2" bagged the best choreography award.
	Shoojit Sircar's slice-of-life father-daughter drama "Piku" picked the award for best screenplay for Juhi Chaturvedi.
	Irrfan Khan-starrer "Talvar", based on the Noida double murder case, received the best editing honour.
	"Tanu Weds Manu Returns" took home the trophy for best dialogue.
	The awards ceremony, held last evening, was hosted by Manish Paul and Huma Qureshi, who displayed a comfortable ...

TOIFA 2016 kicks off, 'Bajirao' wins big in tech categories

Singer-actor Donnie Wahlberg will stage his first solo concert for wife Jenny McCarthy's autism awareness charity.
	The 46-year-old "Blue Bloods" star is currently on a break from his grown-up boy band New Kids on the Block, but that hasn't stopped him from picking up the microphone for a special one-off show this spring.
	The couple is preparing to welcome guests into its home in St Charles, Illinois for a pair of special fundraisers, while Wahlberg will hit the stage at the Arcada Theater on June 2, reported ABC News.
	"New Kids aren't working this year, but I'm actually doing a concert for Jenny's foundation, Generation Rescue," Wahlberg revealed on US breakfast show "Good Morning America".
	"(It's a) one-time concert. I've never done a solo concert, so I'm gonna do it in St Charles; we're gonna do a big function at our house and at the hotel where we got married."
	Fans attending the bash will also get the chance to appear on the couple's reality TV show, "Donnie Loves ...

Donnie Wahlberg to play first solo concert

Pop star Britney Spears surprised her little sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, on stage before her performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
	The "Toxic" singer and her brother Bryan teamed up to introduce their little sister to the stage at country music mecca in Nashville, Tennessee.
	It became a big emotional get together after Britney called Jamie Lynn her "heart and soul" and burst into tears, reported People magazine.
	Her sister was also teary as she took the stage and hugged the 34-year-old pop star.
	It then became clear the magical family moment was as much a surprise to Jamie Lynn as to fans in the audience as she said, "I can't believe that my whole family kept this secret from me!"
	"I'm so honoured to be at the Opry, but I'm more honoured to be here with all the people that I love the most," she added.

Britney Spears surprises sister during performance

Guitar great David Gilmour is returning to Pompeii 45 years after filming a Pink Floyd documentary there.
	The show was announced in grand fashion by Italy's culture minister Dario Franceschini.
	Gilmour, 70, will perform at a Roman amphitheatre near the site of his former group's Live at Pompeii concert movie on July 7 and 8.
	Days before the Pompeii shows, the guitarist will play another first century amphitheatre in Verona, Italy, according to Rolling Stone.
	The venue of Pink Floyd's 1971 concert was buried under ash for nearly 1,600 years following the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD
	Meanwhile, rock legend Gilmour has three massive shows coming up in Los Angeles - he'll perform two shows at the Hollywood Bowl followed by a concert at the city's fabled Forum.
	The guitarist isn't the only rocker heading for the ruins of Pompeii this year- Elton John is set to perform there on July 12.

David Gilmour to return to Pompeii for shows

Veteran actor Judd Hirsch has been cast as the father of the scientist Leonard Hofstadter's father, played by Johnny Galecki, on "The Big Bang Theory".
	The two-time Emmy-winning actor will make his debut on the CBS sitcom in the May 12 season finale.
	The character is described as an anthropologist and he was not affectionate at all toward his son, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The show's producers announced Hirsch's casting at PaleyFest.
	Galecki revealed that he's the one who invited Hirsch to play his on-screen father when he met the veteran actor at NBC's James Burrows tribute recently.
	"We're all honored to be invited to this James Burrows tribute ... And we all had the opportunity to meet these incredible casts Jimmy directed and I had the opportunity to meet Judd Hirsch," Galecki said.
	"I ran up to him and bombarded him with conversation that went on for a long time about what a fan I am. I did share with him that when we were shooting the pilot, I rewatched the first two or three .

Judd Hirsch to play Leonard's father in 'The Big Bang Theory'

Rapper Common has revealed that he will play a villain named Monster T in the David Ayer-directed film "Suicide Squad".
	While promoting his next film "Barbershop: The Next Cut" alongside Ice Cube, Common, whose real name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr, made the revelation, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"My role is basically a character who's in business with The Joker," the 44-year-old rapper said.
	The DC supervillain film is due to hit US theaters on August 5.
	It will also star Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, Cara Delevingne, Will Smith among others.

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