"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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"Clash of Clans" director Fletcher Moules has been tapped to sit behind the lens for the upcoming animated version "Ghosbusters".
	The animated feature is part of Sony's plan to turn the long dormant comedy series into a tent pole franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Sony has been working on to expand the Ghostbusters universe with an all-female team starring Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Leslie Jones.
	Directed by Paul Feig, it will release on July 15.
	Another potential remake is also in development with Joe and Anthony Russo linked as directors and Channing Tatum as the lead star.
	In the meantime, the Russo brothers are still busy with Marvel films.
	They will helm "Avengers: Infinity War Part I" and "Avengers: Infinity War Part II" after finishing "Captain America: Civil War".

Fletcher Moules to helm 'Ghosbusters' animated movie

Actor Mark Wahlberg is teaming with US basketball player Caron Butler to develop a movie about his life.
	The 44-year-old "Ted" star will produce a film based on Caron's memoir "Tuff Juice: My Journey From The Streets to The NBA", reported USA Today.
	"(Caron is) a perfect example to all the young kids growing up in tough neighborhoods to never give up on your dreams," Wahlberg said.
	"When someone like Mark Wahlberg tells you that your life could be a movie, you listen," Butler added.
	"I'm excited to take the next step towards sharing my story with an even larger audience and it's a blessing to have someone as well-known and respected as Mark Wahlberg by my side."
	A timeline for the project is yet to be revealed, but
	Caron said they have already started to draw up a list of their top picks for writers and actors,it would be a "dream" if "Creed" star Michael B Jordan portrayed him onscreen.
	"I think he would do a great job sharing my story," he said.
	Caron suffered through a ...

Mark Wahlberg to produce Caron Butler basketball biopic

Rocker David Bowie's teenage daughter Alexandria will inherit USD 25 million on her 25th birthday.
	The rock iconic lost his battle with cancer in January at the age of 69, and on Tuesday it was revealed the "Fame" hitmaker had put aside USD 25 million for each of his two children, reported New York Daily News.
	Filmmaker Duncan Jones, Bowie's 44-year-old son with his first wife, actress Angela Barnett, will inherit his share in the coming weeks, while Alexandria, the singer's child with wife Iman, will have to wait another 10 years to receive her funds.
	Veteran estate and probate lawyer Peter Valente was appointed Alexandria's legal guardian at the request of her mother during a hearing in Manhattan Surrogate Court in New York.
	Bowie left the remainder of his USD 100 million fortune to former supermodel Iman, his wife of 24 years, while he left her their apartment in Manhattan's trendy Soho district, too.
	The rock star also didn't forget about his loyal household staff members and 

David Bowie's teenage daughter inherits USD 25 million

Reality TV star Kylie Jenner sold out her sixth 'Kylie's Cosmetics' including her original 'Lip Kit By Kylie' in just 15 minutes.
	The 18-year-old "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star sold out her entire beauty range, which saw a replenishment of her debut lipstick and lip liner duo Kylie Candy K, Dolce K, True Brown K as well as her most recent additions Posie K, Koko K, Mary Jo K and 22, reported Us Weekly.
	The youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan took to Instagram to share her success. She wrote: "We sold out in 15 minutes today! And we only keep making more every time! Thank you for all the love and support, I will keep bringing beautiful and amazing quality products to you guys!"
	The brunette beauty has been building her title as a businesswoman on this project for two years - which has seen her personally involve herself in the creative process by venturing into the labs - and every time she launches a new collection they do not fail to sell out immediately.
	Now, ..

Kylie Jenner's 6th cosmetic line sells out in 15 minutes

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has defended herself against backlash over her recent nude Instagram photos.
	The 35-year-old "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star took to her website, kimkardashianwest.Com, to pen an essay about her frustration with the media and "body shaming" phenomena.
	"In all seriousness, I never understand why people get so bothered by what other people choose to do with their lives," Kim wrote.
	"I don't do drugs, I hardly drink, I've never committed a crime - and yet I'm a bad role model for being proud of my body?"
	The mother of two got backlashes from celebrities like Chloe Moretz and Bette Midler after she posted a nude selfie on her Instagram account.
	Kim said she believed that women could be empowered by different things and she was confident to show off her body.
	"I am empowered by my body... I am empowered by feeling comfortable in my skin. I am empowered by showing the world my flaws and not being afraid of what anyone is going to say about me," ...

Kim Kardashian defends nude photos in new essay

Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler has confirmed that he is dating his assistant Aimee Ann Preston, who is 39 years younger to him.
	The 67-year-old singer and Preston, 28, stepped out together at Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar Viewing Party late last month, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Preston and Tyler and have appeared together in public with him numerous times in the past but never in an intimate way.
	Preston reportedly has been Tyler's assistant since 2014. In that same year, the pair were spotted holidaying in Maui, enjoying the sunbath and kayaking.
	Tyler has a history of dating much younger women.
	The former "American Idol" judge was previously engaged to brunette Erin Brady, who was 25 years his junior. They split in 2013.
	Before that, he was married to former Andy Warhol model Cyrinda Foxe and clothing designer Teresa Barrick.
	Two of his four children, Liv Tyler and Mia Tyler, are older than Preston.

Steven Tyler confirms romance with Aimee Ann Preston

Actress Amanda Seyfriend has been roped in to star opposite Clive Owen in sci-fi thriller "Anon".
	To be directed by Andrew Niccol, the film will begin shooting in summer, reported Variety.
	Seyfried, 30, and Niccol ('The Truman Show') previously worked together on the director's 2011 dystopian thriller "In Time".
	Owen, 51, plays a detective in the psychological thriller set in a world with no privacy, ignorance or anonymity.
	When his character stumbles on a young woman (Seyfried) with no digital footprint and invisible to the police, he discovers it may not be the end of crime but the beginning.

Amanda Seyfried to join Clive Owen in 'Anon'

Pop star Lady Gaga says she is letting her mother and her female relatives organise her wedding to fiance Taylor Kinney.
	Planning for the 29-year-old singer-and-actress' nuptials are well underway and her mother Cindy and the other women in her family are taking leading roles, reported Female First.
	"I think if I wouldn't let my mom do this with all of us and my family - I think if I would've denied the women of my life the planning of the wedding - they would probably kill me. I have all the help in the world in a way!"
	The "Born This Way" hitmaker said the wedding is going to be low-key.
	"We are not planning anything that is worth writing about," the singer said.
	Gaga and 34-year-old Kinney got engaged last Valentine's Day.

Lady Gaga letting mother plan her wedding

Actress-director Meg Ryan will be honoured with the Sonoma Salute Award at the 19th Sonoma Film Festival.
	Ryan, 46, will be celebrated with a special screening of "Ithaca," her 2015 directorial feature film debut, reported Variety.
	A five-day program dedicated to the best in film, food, wine and spirits will also honour screenwriter and SIFF supporter Robert Mark Kamen, whose writing credits include the "Transporter," "Taken" and "Karate Kid" franchises.
	The festival will open with Joachim Trier's Jesse Eisenberg-starring drama "Louder Than Bombs" and conclude with the French romantic comedy "The Sense of Wonder."
	SIFF runs March 30 to April 3.

Meg Ryan to be honoured at Sonoma Film Festival

Prized possessions from comedienne Joan Rivers' Manhattan penthouse are up for auction.
	Christie's, a London based auction house, will put up more than 200 of Rivers' personal items up for auction in June, reported People magazine.
	The items will range from USD 500 to 200,000 and the list includes River's famous jewelry collection, a Tiffany water bowl engraved with Spike, the name of her Yorkshire Terrier and the Edouard Vuillard painting "Dans L'Atelier."
	The live auction takes place June 22 in New York, with an online auction being held June 16-23. A portion of it will benefit the charities God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
	"My mother's legacy as a much loved comedienne and philanthropist will be commemorated in this collaboration with Christie's and her generosity to charitable causes is something I will continue to honor," Rivers' daughter Melissa Rivers said in a statement.

Joan Rivers' prized possessions up for auction

"Girls" star Lena Dunham says she is "recuperating" at home following her emergency surgery after an ovarian cyst rupture.
	The actress was taken to hospital on March 5 after an "ovarian cyst rupture".
	She has, now, taken to Instagram to insist she is doing well, reported Female First.
	"Thank you so much for the love. I'm safely out of the hospital and recuperating. Your well wishes mean the world. I can't wait to be up and active, and to show my thanks... always your girl, Lena (sic).

Lena Dunham recovering after surgery

One Direction singer Niall Horan has been romantically linked to Joe Jonas' ex-girlfriend Jessica Serfaty.
	The 22-year-old singer spent the weekend in Los Angeles and Las Vegas with former "America's Next Top Model" contestant Jessica Serfaty, who split from Joe last month after a brief fling, reported Female First.
	"Niall and Jessica have loads in common and enjoy spending time together. He met up with her at the UFC fight in Las Vegas on Saturday before inviting her to the football in LA the following night," a source said.
	They chose seats next to each other and were flirting in the box. Niall even pretended to pull a wrestling move on her for a laugh. They seemed to be getting on really well.

Niall Horan dating Joe Jonas' ex?

Australian hard rock band AC/DC's frontman Brian Johnson has been advised by doctors to stop performing live immediately.
	The 68-year-old singer is at a risk of total hearing loss and due to his medical condition the band has to postpone their US tour, reported Digital Spy.
	The legendary Australian rockers have been forced to re-schedule the next ten concerts.
	The band will likely bring in a guest frontman for new dates.
	The group are also planning to head to Europe soon, starting on May 7 in Lisbon, Portugal.

AC/DC frontman told to stop performing or risk hearing loss

Sequel to Michael Fassbender-starrer "Assassin's Creed" is already in works.
	New Regency has signed with producers Jean-Julien Baronnet from Ubisoft Motion Pictures, Frank Marshall through his Kennedy-Marshall Company reported Digital Spy.
	Michael Fassbender and Conor McCaughan will also return for the second installment.
	The first film scheduled to release by the end of this year, stars Fassbender as Aguilar. The story will revolve around genetic memory hopping into the minds of ancestors 15th century Spain.

'Assassin's Creed' movie sequel already in works

"Hollyoaks" actress Alex Fletcher is expecting her second baby with husband Neil Davies.
	The actress, who already has 10-year-old daughter Yasmin with Davies, said it is "slightly surreal" to be expecting a baby boy in just three months time, reported Female First.
	"It's so thrilling and slightly surreal. I'm still on a bit of a high about it all. It's a big deal isn't it? I'm 40 in July."
	The pregnancy is particularly special for the actress as she had an ectopic pregnancy, where an embryo begins to grow outside of the womb, last year.
	"It felt dangerous and frightening. Luckily, I didn't need surgery and didn't lose my Fallopian tubes. I had to take Methotrexate, which wasn't pleasant and meant we couldn't try for another baby for six months.
	"Having gone through all that, it made me realise how much I wanted a baby - I was on a mission. We were so lucky it only took four months [to conceive again]," she said.

Alex Fletcher expecting second child

Supermodel Amber Rose is dating Toronto Raptors basketball player Terrence Ross.
	The 32-year-old model, who has a three-year-old son Sebastian with former husband Wiz Khalifa, has been dating for a few weeks now, reported Us magazine.
	"They're hanging out. It's only been a few weeks," a source said.

Amber Rose dating basketball star

Singer Kelly Clarkson has revealed she doesn't want any more kids once she gives birth to her second child.
	The 33-year-old "Breakaway" hitmaker said her body is "not made to be pregnant," reported Female First.
	When asked if she wanted to add to her brood after this one, she said, "Oh, no, we are done. Oh good Lord, yes, I can't be pregnant again. This will be our number four total, so we're good ... Honestly, the first one was really rough, and I was like, 'Oh, it can't happen again,' and no it happened, like, way worse this time.
	"I just get hospitalised, and I have to get fluids. It's just, like, my body was not made to be pregnant. I wish I was like the girl that ... It's beautiful, but it's not.

I don't want any more kids: Kelly Clarkson

Academy award-winning actress Geena Davis is returning to television with Fox Studio's drama pilot "The Exorcist".
	Inspired by William Blatty's 1971 book, the new version will see the 60-year-old actress playing a struggling woman of faith named Angela Rance whose dreams are plagued with demonic imagery, reported Deadline.
	Behind the television version of The Exorcist are writer Jeremy Slater ('Fantastic Four') and director Rupert Wyatt ('Rise of the Planet of the Apes').
	Davis is no stranger to television, the actress has previously played a fictional US president in "Commander in Chief and a veteran doctor in Grey's Anatomy.

Geena Davis returning to TV with 'The Exorcist' reboot

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan says her sole condition for marrying actor Saif Ali Khan was that she would work all her life and he would support her.
	In her upcoming film, "Ki and Ka" Kareena will be seen as a career-oriented woman, while Arjun Kapoor will play the role of a supportive house husband doing household chores, including cooking. The film is directed by R Balki.
	"Today is Women's Day and you equate women with mother earth, mother Mary...They have the power. They have extra power and so they can multi-task," Kareena told reporters here at a promotional event of "Ki and Ka".
	"Today I am a wife and all my life I will work and earn money and my husband will support. That is the only condition (on which) I married Saif," said the 35-year-old star who tied the knot in 2012.
	In one of the promos of the film, Arjun is seen wearing a 'mangalsutra', a sacred necklace worn by married women.
	Asked about this, the "Jab We Met" actress says, "This has never been seen before. I ...

Post-marriage work only condition to wed Saif, says Kareena

A Pakistani civil servant who never let go of hope Leonardo DiCaprio might win an Oscar became a social media star after his memo ordering a tea break for staff celebrating the actor's long-awaited victory went viral.
	Rizwan Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner of the Inland Revenue department in Pakistani-held Kashmir, told AFP today he was "inspired" by the Titanic star "because he'd been nominated four times and he never lost faith despite losing".
	Though one of the world's biggest and most bankable stars, the 41-year-old DiCaprio had never taken home the golden statuette, sparking a years-long meme-fuelled Internet campaign.
	He received a standing ovation at the Academy Awards on February 28 when he was finally recognised for his intense portrayal of 19th century fur trapper Hugh Glass in the survival epic "The Revenant".
	"I wanted to convey this message of hard work and commitment in the face of adversity to my staff," Ahmed said.
	"In honor of Lenoardo DiCaprio getting his ...

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