Pop queen Madonna's 19-year-old daughter has reportedly stepped in to mend the rift between her mother and brother Rocco.
	Lourdes Leon, whose father is fitness trainer Carlos Leon, is concerned about the deteriorating relationship between the "Hung Up" hitmaker and 15-year-old Rocco, who is now living in London with his father Guy Ritchie, reported Female First.
	"Lourdes is very concerned about her mother. Madonna has no official access or way of knowing what's going on in Rocco's life. She also can't get direct contact with Guy. He wants to conduct all their business through lawyers," a source said.
	"Madonna is so proud of Lourdes, she believes she is proof of what a brilliant mum she was because she is now at university."
	Rocco left Madonna's "Rebel Heart" tour late last year to be with his father, stepmother Jacqui Ainsley and three half-siblings in London, and later defied a court order to return to the US to spend Christmas with his mother.
	Last week, a judge ruled the ...

Madonna's daughter steps in to mend her rift with Rocco

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Madhya Pradesh Government today announced waiving off entertainment tax on Bollywood films "Neerja" and "Jai Gangaajal" which are based on women-centric issues.
	"The movies 'Neerja' and 'Jai Gangaajal' will be free from entertainment tax in Madhya Pradesh on account of International Women's Day which was celebrated yesterday," Finance Minister Jayant Malaiya said in his reply to a debate on the budgetary demands in the Legislative Assembly.
	"Neerja", directed by Ram Madhvani with Sonam Kapoor playing the lead, revolves around an attempt by terrorists to hijack Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi in 1986, which was thwarted due to the exemplary courage displayed by head purser Neerja Bhanot.
	"Jai Gangaajal", directed by Prakash Jha, is a sequel to the 2003 crime film "Gangaajal", and stars Priyanka Chopra in the lead role.
	Malaiya further told the House that revenue collection from commercial tax is expected to be around Rs 23,350 crore during FY16 as against Rs 3,952 crore in ...

'Neerja, 'Jai Gangajal' go tax-free in Madhya Pradesh

Veteran lyricist Shailendra, who wrote several successful Hindi film songs in the 1950s and 1960s, has got a road named after him in Mathura, where he spent 10 years of his life before entering Bollywood.
	District Magistrate Rajesh Kumar along with Municipal Council president Manisha Gupta unveiled the name plate at the naming ceremony held in the locality of Dhauli Pyau here.
	Also present at the event were lyricist's two sons Manoj Shankar and Dinesh Shankar, who is a filmmaker, and his sister Amla Majumdar, among others.
	 Born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Shailendra, at the age of seven, along with family moved to Mathura to live with his brother.
	He started his career as an apprentice with Indian Railways in Matunga workshop, Mumbai in 1947.
	He started writing poetry during these days. Filmmaker Raj Kapoor noticed him and offered him work but Shailendra refused.
	Later, however, Shailendra himself approached Kapoor.
	During that time, Kapoor was filming "Barsaat" (1949), and two ..

Lyricist Shailendra gets road named after him in Mathura

Being a part of Yash Raj Films' latest short "The Road Trip" was an exciting experience for Tahir Raj Bhasin, who feels the whole journey was similar to doing theatre.
	The 28-year-old actor, best known for playing the antagonist in Rani Mukerji-starrer "Mardaani", said the short was filmed in a couple of hours.
	"I believe short films are more organic. It's almost like doing theatre. It just takes few takes. The whole experience was exciting and fun. When I got the offer to be a part of the film, I was shooting for 'Force 2' and was on a break. We shot the film in just a day," Tahir told PTI.
	The short film  by Ankur Tewari is a part of web series titled "Love Shots". It comprises of five other short movies on love and is produced by Y-Films, the youth division of Yash Raj Films.
	"The Road Trip" also stars "Airlift" actress Nimrat Kaur opposite Bhasin and focuses on rediscovering romance between a quarreling couple.
	"It's a normal love story, which has shades of dark humour. It ...

Short films are exciting: Tahir Raj Bhasin

Actor Sidharth Malhotra is leaving no stone unturned for his next project and will train in martial arts for the same.
	The 31-year-old actor had earlier took a training in martial arts for "Brothers".
	Sidharth has been roped-in by Fox Star Studios to star in their next venture, an action film. Gossip mills are abuzz that it is a sequel to "Bang Bang".
	"We are doing an action film. It will be called something else. It is not related to the first part ('Bang Bang')," Sidharth told PTI.
	The movie will have some high octane action.
	"There will be lot of action sequences in the film. I will start training in martial arts. It (training) is different from what I did during 'Brothers'," he added
	According to him, the shooting for the film will begin in a few months.
	Besides this movie, filmmaker Karan Johar has expressed his desire to make a sequel to "Student of the Year" that marked debut Sidharth's Bollywood debut.
	"I don't know about it yet. We might do it...We may not," the "Ek ..

Sidharth to train in martial arts for next

After emerging as the world's second largest movie market after Hollywood, China today said it plans to formulate its first-ever law to promote the Communist country's film industry which has largely remained closed to the outside world.
	A draft version has already been submitted to lawmakers, said Zhang Dejiang, who heads China's legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC).
	Earlier, reports said the draft had set out to revoke unnecessary film making permits, simplify the process of regulatory reviews to which prospective scripts are subjected, and make it easier to hold film festivals.
	It also offered film makers incentives in financing, taxation and land use and encouraged Chinese companies to invest overseas in collaboration with other film production companies.
	Box office fraud and piracy were also among top concerns addressed by the draft, which explicitly forbade stealth video recording of movies in theatres, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
	A late comer in ...

China to formulate a new law to revamp film industry

The CBI today opposed a petition filed by actor Sooraj Pancholi, accused of abetting the suicide of his girlfriend-actor Jiah Khan, seeking his passport to be handed back to him so that he can travel abroad.
	CBI counsel Hiten Venegaonkar told Justice Mridula Bhatkar that the agency wants time to file its reply to the petition, but was in principle opposed to it.
	"We have strong objection to the return of his passport permanently. There is a separate petition filed by the victim Jiah's mother Rabiya Khan here seeking the applicant (Sooraj) to be charged under section 302 of IPC for murdering Jiah Khan and she has sought FBI probe in the case.
	"In such circumstances it would not be advisable to return the passport permanently to the accused," Venegaonkar said.
	The court, however, said that the alleged offence has taken place on Indian land, and hence the court here can pass orders.
	The court directed the CBI to file its reply affidavit and posted the petition for hearing ...

Jiah case: CBI opposes Sooraj's plea for return of passport

Dr Luke has used excerpts from music mogul Clive Davis' memoir to answer allegations Kelly Clarkson was "blackmailed" into working with the producer.
	Former "American Idol" champion Clarkson has been among the stars voicing their support for singer Kesha, who was recently denied her bid to terminate her contract with Sony Music and its subsidiary, Luke's Kemosabe Records, despite accusing the hitmaker of sexual and emotional abuse, reported Us maagzine.
	Following the New York court ruling last month, Clarkson had taken to Twitter and posted a cryptic message, writing, "Trying to not say anything since I can't say anything nice about a person... So this is me not talking about Dr Luke (sic)."
	Clarkson insisted her situation was nothing like Kesha's, but went on to claim she had little choice but to collaborate with him.
	Dr Luke has since responded to the singer's verbal attack by using a telling excerpt from Sony boss Clive's 2013 memoir, "The Soundtrack of My Life", in which he ...

Dr Luke responds to Kelly Clarkson's blackmail claims

"Matrix" co-director Lilly Wachowski, the younger half of the siblings directing duo, has come out as transgender just as sister Lana did in 2012.
	Lilly, 48, said she had not wanted to come out as yet but after a journalist from UK knocked on her door, she did not have an option but to open up.
	"My sister Lana and I have largely avoided the press. I find talking about my art frustratingly tedious and talking about myself a wholly mortifying experience.
	"I knew at some point I would have to come out publicly. You know, when you're living as an out transgender person it's ... Kind of difficult to hide. I just wanted - needed some time to get my head right, to feel comfortable. But apparently I don't get to decide this," Lilly, who was formerly known as Andy Wachowski, said in a statement to the Windy City Times, an LGBT weekly in Chicago.
	Lilly said her identity was known to people close to her.
	"So yeah, I'm transgender. And yeah, I've transitioned to my family, my friends and ...

"Matrix" director Lilly Wachowski comes out as transgender

Actress Paula Patton is moving forward and is ready to give love another chance a year after officially getting divorce from Robin Thicke.
	The 40-year-old actress took to Facebook to share a video explaining the importance of being in love.
	"You need to know that it's worth it. At the end of the day, having a partner in crime for life is so amazing and special when it's real and genuine, that it's worth taking the risk.
	"And you are going to get hurt, trust me, I know! I've been hurt a couple times-maybe more than a couple times. But you gotta pick yourself back up, and give it another chance. I know I'm going to!," Patton said.
	Thicke, 38, has already moved on and is dating 20-year-old April Love Geary.

Paula Patton ready to give love another chance

Best known for her role in "Commando", former Miss India and Bollywood actress Pooja Chopra will be next seen in "Too Much Ho Gaya" opposite actor Jimmy Shergill.
	The family entertainer also stars Arbaaz Khan and Zarina Wahab in pivotal roles.
	The 29-year-old actress, who did not appear in any film post her 2013 "Commando", says she is happy she bagged her new project.
	"I had met with an accident and was advised bed rest for six months. Few good projects came my way but things didn't work out. I was looking for something substantial after 'Commando'," Pooja said in a statement.
	"Now I am happy that I signed 'Too Much Ho Gaya'. Few more projects should materialise soon," she said.
	"Too Much Ho Gaya" is directed by Anwar Khan, who assisted Manmohan Desai in many films.
	The movie is complete and slated to release this summer.

Pooja to be seen in 'Too Much Ho Gaya' opposite Jimmy Shergill

Bankrupt hip-hop mogul 50 Cent has divulged the stacks of cash in his recent Instagram posts were just props used to keep up appearances.
	The "In da Club" hitmaker, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, filed for bankruptcy in a Connecticut court last July and is reported to owe a slew of creditors a total of USD 30 million, reported TMZ.
	However, he has been mocking reports of his lack of funds by flaunting wads of cash on his Instagram page since September last year, including one photo in which he spelled out the word 'broke' with stacks of USD 100 bills.
	He also raised eyebrows by showing off snaps of a mansion he is building in Africa.
	Last month, US Bankruptcy Judge Ann M Nevins expressed her concerns about the social media postings after prosecutors suggested the rapper may not have been completely honest about his assets.
	50 Cent's attorneys insisted he has been "transparent with all creditors", but he was summoned to appear in court on Wednesday.
	The rapper officially ...

50 Cent insists he flaunted fake cash

Singer Janet Jackson has canceled the entire UK leg of her Unbreakable world tour weeks before it was due to take place.
	The 49-year-old pop singer was scheduled to perform across Scotland and England from March 30, but has been forced to scrap her dates and refund all fans, reported Digital Spy.
	The dates have all been postponed due to "scheduling difficulties".
	"It is not possible to confirm new dates at the present time so we are refunding all ticket holders," an email from Ticketmaster told fans.
	Jackson had to cancel a string of North American dates back in January in order to undergo emergency surgery.
	The singer kicked off the Unbreakable World Tour back in August last year.

Janet Jackson cancels UK dates of her Unbreakable world tour

Rapper French Montana says his friend Rob Kardashian's girlfriend Blac Chyna keeps him motivated.
	Describing Rob, 28, as his "little brother," Montana said he loves the way the reality star is living her life currently, reported E! online.
	"I think that anybody that makes you do great in life, motivates you, I think it's good for you. I love the energy Rob has right now. I just love that. He's in just a happy spirit," Montana, 31, said.
	There were reports that the couple have broken up. However debunking the rumours, Rob posted a close-up picture of his and Chyna's face on Instagram.
	"Chy and I are not broken up we just feel like it would be a lot healthier for our relationship if we kept a lot more to ourselves. It's impossible to have a positive relationship with so much negativity from the media and outsiders and we would appreciate it if everyone respects that," he wrote in the caption.

Blac Chyna motivates Rob: French Montana

First poster of Shraddha Kapoor-Tiger Shroff starrer "Baaghi" with the lead pair showing intense and rebellious attitude has been released.
	The 28-year-old actress took to Twitter to share the poster.
	"Abhi toh humne start kiya hai! Presenting the #BaaghiPoster. @iTigerShroff @BaaghiOffical @ngemovies @UTVfilms," Shraddha wrote.
	Tiger, 26, also shared the poster on his page, which features him showing off his body with Shraddha by his side, sporting a rugged look.
	The Sabbir Khan-directed film is about a rebel (Tiger), who will go to great lengths to fight for his love.	Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has produced the film.
	"Baaghi" is Tiger's second film. He made his Bollywood debut in 2014 with "Heropanti". Shraddha, who was last seen in "ABCD 2," has recently completed the shoot of "Rock On 2".
	Trailer of "Baaghi" will be released on March 14.

Shraddha, Tiger go rebellious in 'Baaghi' first poster

Veteran actor Harrison Ford opened up about his daughter Georgia's battle with epilepsy.
	The 73-year-old "Star Wars" actor discussed her condition at the NYU Langone Medical Center's Find a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures (FACES) event, reported Us magazine.
	"When you have a loved one who suffers from this disease, it can be devastating. You know how it affects their lives, their future, their opportunities and you want desperately to find mitigation. You want to find a way that they can live a comfortable and effective life," Ford said.
	The actor, who came close to tears, while delivering the speech said his 26-year-old daughter had her first seizure as a child during a sleepover.
	Calling her a "hero" the "Indiana Jones..." star said he is inspired by his daughter.
	"I admire a lot of things about her. I admire her perseverance, her talent, her strength. She is my hero. I love her," Ford added.

Harrison Ford opens up about daughter's struggle with epilepsy

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan says his role in the forthcoming Karan Johar directed romantic- drama "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" is an important one and not just a cameo.
	The film, which is scheduled to release this Diwali, stars Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma in lead roles.
	Fawad, who made his debut with the 2014 film "Khoobsurat", plays a DJ in the film and says he will be seen in a completely new avatar.
	"It's not exactly a cameo but it becomes a backbone for a certain conflict of a character in the movie. It's like 15-20 days of work. My role is that of a DJ. So it's cool. I have tried something new altogether, I am wearing a completely new costume. I wouldn't mind playing a cool guy character or a complete buffoon as well," Fawad told PTI.
	The 34-year-old actor said he is currently experimenting with his work and his role in "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" will be different from Rahul Kapoor, his character in the upcoming "Kapoor & Sons".
	"Right now I am ...

Role in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' not exactly cameo: Fawad Khan

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai says she feels a sense of pressure given the illustrious family of great singers she comes from.
	"There is a sense of pressure as there are expectations from me. I would want to continue singing and I would work hard towards it. My grandmother says I have a melodious voice," Zanai told PTI.
	Zanai, daughter of Anand Bhosle (son of Asha Bhosle), said she wants to imbibe humility from her grandmother.
	"I would want to be as humble as my grandmother... She treats everyone equally," she said.
	The 14-year-old singer has recorded a song with India's first transgender band - 6 Pack.
	"They (transgenders) are ill treated in the society. I hope my song makes a difference in the way transgenders are treated in our society. I feel everyone should be treated equally...After all we are human being," Zanai said.
	The song is a modern take on the popular Maharashtrian folk number, "Hil Pori Hila".
	"It's an old song by my grandmother Usha ...

There is sense of pressure, says singer Zanai Bhosle

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that the title of the Shoojit Sircar-produced movie, which he is shooting in the capital is not "Eve", contrary to reports.
	There were a lot of speculation regarding the title of the film being directed by Bengali filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, who makes his Bollywood debut with the project.
	Bachchan, 73, said that the title of the film has not been decided yet.
	"Many rumblings and speculation on the title of the film shooting now in Delhi of Shoojit Sircar .. To be 'EVE' .. wrong !! No title fixed yet .. But will in a few days," Bachchan wrote on Facebook.
	The actor also cleared the air about the look he is sporting in the film, saying the images that have appeared online are not of the character he plays in the movie.
	"Also many speculate that this be my look in the film ... WRONG ..! This be my look at the airport from Mumbai to Delhi," he said.

The title of my next film is not 'Eve': Amitabh Bachchan

Rapper Azealia Banks has deactivated her Twitter account after igniting a series of controversies with her posts.
	The "212" hitmaker has become involved in a war of words with several people since joining the microblogging site a few years ago, feuding with fellow rapper Iggy Azalea, as well as igniting furore over her endorsement of US presidential candidate Donald Trump.
	But the American star seemed to be fed up with the platform as a whole, announcing to her nearly 550,000 followers she is quitting Twitter - however, the contentious musician did not leave quietly, reported Billboard.
	"Ok, today, I'm finally making the decision to eject from social media (sic)," she wrote.
	"American media culture is honestly so disgusting and junky and complaining about it is not going to change it. reading..., seeing stupid articles and has just really filled me up with a lot of bad feelings.
	"It's been a great couple of years, sharing opinions and having conversations, but I think I will be ..

Azealia Banks deactivates Twitter account

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has received the most nominations at this year's MTV Movie Awards, after being selected in a total of 11 categories.
	Having been snubbed in all five of its categories at the Oscars recently, with no recognition in any of the acting categories or for best picture, the record-breaking movie has scored big at the upcoming awards ceremony to be held here next month, reported Deadline.
	The film's 23-year-old female lead Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey, has been nominated in the best female performance, best hero, best breakthrough performance and best fight categories.
	Fellow young star John Boyega was also selected in the best breakthrough category with his co-star, and in best action performance for his role as the
Stormtrooper-turned-good Finn.
	The JJ Abrams-directed film will also compete in the movie of the year and best cast ensemble categories when the 25th annual awards ceremony happens on April 10, hosted by Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart.
	The MTV ...

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