Actress Ruby Rose has praised her "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage" co-star Vin Diesel for being an inspiration and remaining down to earth despite his success in the movie industry.
	The "Orange is the New Black" actress recently joined the cast of the film and instantly hit it off with the actor, who has been her 'hero' since she was a young girl.
	"Growing up I watched this man through XXX and fast... First I imagined what it would be like to be him, As I got older I wondered how it would be to work with him," Rose wrote on Instagram.
	"He was the hero and anti hero in one. He protected people but unlike other secret agents on the screen - I related to Vin. His energy was always so palpable. He always made me laugh, he did the best stunts and he ALWAYS got the girl. Yet he didn't take himself seriously..I wanted to live like that.
	Rose added landing a role opposite Diesel was not even in her dreams.
	"I never dreamed I'd step into a role from a movie I grew up watching, with a guy .

Ruby Rose gushes over 'xXx' co-star Vin Diesel

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"Hateful Eight" actor Tim Roth has joked that Quentin Tarantino has a rule that people should not use their phone's on the set.
	Tarantino has apparently issued an edict to his cast that they'll be immediately fired if he finds them with a mobile device while shooting, reported Digital Spy.
	"He developed certain habits like, there's no phones on set at all, that's a done, no electronic devices so you have checkpoint charlie, and whether it's on land or the side of a mountain or wherever, you hand your phones in," Hateful Eight Roth revalued on "The Jonathan Ross Show."
	"Nobody is allowed to have a device at all. You'd be fired, immediately fired. I said to him, 'What happens if one of your actors brings a phone on and is doing a bit of that Angry Birds?' and he said, 'Oh if it's an actor, I just leave the set and the Weinsteins show up and it'll be recast'.
	"They would fire an actor and I know members of crew who have been fired, definitely, no devices at all. It's really a focus ..

Tarantino will fire any actor with phone on set: Tim Roth

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has defended her husband Kanye West's recent online outbursts in a new post on her website.
	Kardashian took to KimKardashianWest.Com to slam those who have criticised the rapper for his outlandish tweets, in which he has blasted stars including Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Swift and Amber Rose, and praised his new record as "the greatest album of all time"," reported Female First.
	In a blog post entitled "Currently", she wrote, "LOVING My Husband. Hating that people don't get that Kanye will stand up against the whole world for his creativity and art. LISTENING TO 'I Love Kanye.' WEARING Yeezy Season 3 samples I took from the show.
	"WANTING Everyone to be as honest as Kanye. WATCHING Kanye shoot his new video. READING Kanye's tweets (sic)."
	It was recently claimed that West's outbursts have no effect on his family life with Kim and their two children, North, two and Saint, two months.

Kim Kardashian defends Kanye West

Singer Christina Aguilera says she is waiting for her new album to be an "authentic masterpiece" before she releases it.
	The 35-year-old "Dirty" singer is expected to reveal new music later this year, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	"I've been loosely working on (the album for) the last couple of years. But I really started toward the middle and end of last year to really buckle down and meet with new collaborators and producers, people I want to work with and people I have never worked with before," Aguilera said.
	"I am working on it and will be ready when it can be the authentic masterpiece that it deserves to be. But later this year, most likely. I can't say much about it yet because I want to wait until it's good and ready."
	Meanwhile, Aguilera is going to share her singing tips in an online class, teaming up with video service Masterclass to give more than 20 tutorials for aspiring singers.

Christina Aguilera wants to release 'masterpiece' album

Model Karolina Kurkova has slammed social media stars, who are making a name for themselves via Instagram and Twitter.
	The former Victoria's Secret Angel is not impressed with models who are making a name for themselves via social media, claiming it is "dangerous", reported Femalefirst.
	"When I started modelling there was no social media, I didn't come from a rich family and I didn't date anyone famous--my work spoke for me. I'm glad, because I learned discipline, dedication and patience, and it kept me grounded," the 31-year-old model said.
	"Now you can be famous so easily and it's dangerous, it can mess with your head. People are coming from left and right with two million followers and, whether they say they're a model or a stylist, they've never trained, never worked with anybody, never sacrificed anything.
	Kurkova also said the stars born out of social media are taking work from people, who dedicate "their time and energy on the craft."
	"They're taking work from people who ..

Karolina Kurkova slams social media stars

One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson has reached a temporary custody settlement with the mother of his one-month-old son, just hours before he was due in court to demand access.
 	Tomlinson, who welcomed baby Freddie Reign with LA based stylist Briana Jungwirth last month, had been planning to go to court to ask a judge "to formally establish paternity and give him access to Freddie", reported TMZ.
	It had been alleged that Jungwirth has "gotten greedy" and has been demanding more money, preventing Louis from visiting Freddie and using the tot to land a better deal.
	The pair, however, came to an agreement which will allow Tomlinson to see Freddie for several hours at a time but with no overnight visits yet.
	Their lawyers are now working together to secure a permanent arrangement.
	The 24-year-old singer has already given Briana a three-bedroom home in Calabasas, California, and is renting his own lavish abode nearby in order to be close to his son.

Louis Tomlinson, ex reach temporary custody arrangement

Disney's properties in Orlando and Anaheim are rolling out seasonal prices for single-day tickets, hoping to spread out demand at the often jam-packed theme parks.
	Most of the tickets are either staying the same price or increasing. The changes announced yesterday will let visitors look at a calendar eight to 11 months from now to see which days are considered "value," "regular" or "peak." People will pay more on "peak" days when busier times are forecast.
	The park has grappled with how to manage throngs of crowds, especially since the popularity of franchises such as "Frozen" and "Star Wars." At times during holidays and spring break, Disney has had to stop selling tickets because so many people are in the park.
	"The demand for our theme parks continues to grow, particularly during peak periods," said Jacquee Wahler, spokeswoman at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.
	"Value" days for the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando will cost USD 105 the same as a current, one-day ...

Disney to roll out seasonal pricing on one-day park tickets

Superstar Rajesh Khanna's iconic sea-facing bungalow, Aashirwad, is being demolished by its new owner.
	The bungalow stands on Carter Road in suburban Bandra and the demolition work is underway for the past two weeks now.
	After Khanna's death in 2012, his family sold off the bungalow for a reported sum of Rs 90 crore to Shashi Kiran Shetty, founder and chairman of AllCargo Logistics.
     Shetty has decided to build a new four-storey residence where he would stay with his family, sources said.
     Khanna, fondly called Kaka by his colleagues and fans, had bought the bungalow from another yesteryear Bollywood star, Rajendra Kumar, in the late 1960s.
     Before his demise, Khanna had reportedly said he wanted the bungalow to be converted into a museum.

Rajesh Khanna's bungalow Aashirwad being demolished

Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor has filed a dowry harassment case against her estranged husband Sunjay Kapur and mother-in-law here, police said today.
	Karisma has separated from Sunjay for over five years and is fighting a legal battle for divorce and custody of their two children - Samaira and Kiaan.
	She had filed the case against Sunjay and his mother, Rani, who holds the family finances, earlier this week, a senior police officer said.
	Based on the statement of the Bollywood star, Khar Police registered an FIR yesterday under IPC section 498-A (husband or relative of the husband's woman subjecting her to cruelty, section 34 (common intention), he said.
	The couple had initially filed for divorce on the ground of mutual consent. But Karishma withdrew her consent from the petition in November last year, claiming that Sunjay was unable to meet the financial commitment.
	They then filed a fresh divorce application. The case is currently pending in Bandra family court.
	Karisma ...

Karisma Kapoor files dowry harassment case against husband

Japanese musician Yoko Ono has been admitted to hospital in New York with "flu-like symptoms", her spokesperson, Elliot Mintz, says.
	Mintz, however, denied reports the 83-year-old artist had suffered a stroke, reported BBC.
	He said she went to hospital on the advice of her doctor and was expected to be discharged and return home later on Saturday.
	Her son Sean Ono Lennon tweeted that his mother was doing well and cause of hospitalisation was dehydration/tiredness not stroke.
	Ono was married to former Beatle John Lennon until he was murdered in 1980 outside New York's Dakota Building, where she still lives.

Yoko Ono hospitalised with flu-like symptoms

West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has gifted his autographed bat to Amitabh Bachchan and revealed he loves Bollywood megastar's films and style.
	Gayle took to Twitter to share his admiration for the 73-yea-old "Piku" star.
	"Proud to gift my Spartan bat to a legend @srbachchan, love his movies and his style, legend. Thanks @spartancricket," the flamboyant batsman wrote alongside the picture of Bachchan holding the bat.
	Bachchan said he is honoured to receive the gift from Gayle.
	"Mr Chris Gayle .. What an honour .. I never knew you would know me... So humbled... We are all great fans of your."
	"Chris Gayle .. !! I mean CHRIS GAYLE a fan of Hindi movies and presents me a golden bat autographed !!?? I mean this is revelation," he added.

Chris Gayle gifts his bat to 'legend' Amitabh Bachchan

Actor Parvin Dabaas says his just-released romantic comedy "Jab Tum Kaho" mirrors his real life character of a Delhi-based 'rough' guy.
	Dabaas, 41, said the real and the reel have merged in the portrayal of his character in the film.
	"My character of a Delhi-based guy bears similarity with my real life status as a rough-mannered Delhiite, while my heroine Ambalika Sarkar represents a vibrant, sweet Kolkata girl 'Khusi' in the film," he said.
	Dabaas, who says he is still relishing his shooting experience in Kolkata, has "Mirror Game" among his upcoming Bollywood releases, a psychological thriller where he enacted a professor's role.
	"My character holds himself responsible for the death of a student," he said.
	About his second Bollywood film "Kuldip Patwal", a political thriller, Dabaas said, "While thrillers are the toast of the season, political thrillers have got more relevance in present-day India."
	"In 'Kuldip Patwal' I am pitted with Raima Sen and I found her to be a ...

My role in Jab Tum Kaho a mix of the real and the reel: Parvin

Reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner is the new face of international cosmetic brand MAC.
	The "I Am Cait" star took to Twitter to make the official announcement, reported E! online.
	"Some days I just gotta say...I love that I'm finally free to be me. #TransIsBeautiful," Jenner wrote.
	"I'm finally free to announce my partnership with @MACcosmetics! All sales of our lipstick shade, 'Finally Free,' go towards improving transgender communities. Look for it in April! #MACCaitlynJenner," she added.
	All of the proceeds from the 'Finally Free' lipstick will benefit the MAC AIDS Fund Transgender Initiative which works to improve the lives of the transgender community.
	Caitlyn, 66, said she chose the name 'Finally Free' as it represents the community and her current state of mind.
	The partnership will begin with an April 7 launch on MAC cosmetics' website.
	Jenner joins other famous MAC spokesmodels such as Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Fergie in representing the brand.

Caitlyn Jenner is the new face of MAC cosmetics

Actress Jennifer Garner says despite what everyone else may think, her ex-nanny had nothing to do with her divorce from husband, actor Ben Affleck.
	In a no-holds-barred interview with Vanity Fair magazine, the 43-year-old actress has opened up about her relationship with Affleck and his alleged affair with their children's nanny, 28-year-old Christine Ouzounian.
	"Let me just tell you something. We had been separated for months before I ever heard about the nanny. She had nothing to do with our decision to divorce. She was not a part of the equation," Garner said.
	Garner admitted that "nannygate" wasn't easy, especially for their three children, Violet, 10, Seraphina, 7, and Sam, 4.
	"Bad judgment? Yes. It is not great for your kids for (a nanny) to disappear from their lives. I have had to have conversations about the meaning of 'scandal' (with my children)."
	In June 2015, Affleck and Garner announced their plans to divorce, which immediately sparked a media frenzy around the ...

Jennifer Garner says nanny wasn't behind Ben Affleck divorce

Actor Sidharth Malhotra is the latest celebrity from Bollywood to lock horns with Kamaal R Khan.
	Sidharth and Alia unveiled the cover of latest edition of Vogue yesterday, which features them in beach wear and KRK couldn't stop but post a derogatory comment calling the 22-year-old actress "bacchi".
	An upset, "Brothers" star told KRK to "shut up".
	"Sir! We also try very hard to tell you to shut up but you keep tweeting ! @kamaalrkhan," Sidharth tweeted.
	In response to which KRK shot back, "Sir Ji @S1dharthM 130Cr ppl of India also try very hard to tell you to stop acting but you keep doing films to harass them (sic)."
	Sidharth went on to advice the "Deshdrohi" actor to enroll for English classes.
	"I think you need English reading classes sir!, as u didn't read and understand my previous tweet!"
	KRK is known for taking pot shots at Bollywood celebrities including Sonakshi Sinha, Ram Gopal Verma, Karan Johar and Kapil Sharma.

Sidharth Malhotra, KRK fight on Twitter

Noted film director Rajesh Pillai passed away today at a private hospital here. He was 41.
	Pillai, who had directed just four movies, including pathbreaking new generation film "Traffic", had been undergoing treatment at PVS Memorial hospital here for non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis.
	Several actors who worked in his movies rushed to the hospital on hearing news about his demise at 11.45 am.
	The filmmaker had contracted pneumonia during the post production of his latest film "Vettah" and it worsened his health condition.
	His death comes a day after "Vettah", starring Manju Warrier and Kunjacko Bobban, hit theatres. The film was completed while he was undergoing treatment.
	His body will be cremated here tomorrow.
	Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee, who starred in the yet-to-be released Hindi remake of "Traffic", condoled Pillai's death on Twitter.
	"So, sad to hear an untimely demise of Rajesh Pillai dir of #traffic.May he rest in peace."
	His co-star of the film Divya Dutta wrote, ...

Film director Rajesh Pillai dies

Hollywood A-listers including Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston and Patricia Arquette will promote a campaign against gun violence in the United States at the the Academy awards.
	The celebrities will sport hand-crafted bracelets that commemorate Americans killed or injured by gun violence, reported People magazine.
	"This awards season, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is teaming up with Hollywood to lift up the stories of the 90 Americans killed every day by gun violence.
	"On the red carpet, high-profile celebrities will join the effort to shed light on the human cost of gun violence by wearing unique, hand-crafted bracelets that commemorate Americans killed or injured by gun violence," press release from the campaign read.
	The bracelets made up of black and gold design are part of Brady's #ENOUGH campaign to encourage celebrities to work in the direction to stop gun violence.

Carell, Cranston to promote anti-gun violence at Oscars

British rockers Muse will headline the Glastonbury music festival on June 24.
	The band,consisting of Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard,will play the festival in Somerset, reported Guardian.
	Muse - who announced the news on their Twitter page - will now become the first band to headline all three nights of the prestigious music festival, as they previously topped the bill on Sunday in 2004 and Saturday in 2010.
	They join Coldplay who will perform on the main stage on closing night, Sunday June 26, making them the first act to top the bill at the festival four times.
	And Emily Eavis, who organises the event with her father Michael Eavis, recently revealed that all three headliners are British.
	"We've got three brilliant British bands headlining the festival."
	While she did not confirm Saturday's act, Emily revealed she is extremely excited that Chris Martin and Coldplay are returning to Worthy Farm and admits it feels like a homecoming to have them play again.

Muse to headline Glastonbury

Actress Priyanka Chopra's production house, Purple Pebble Pictures (PPP), has started working on its first Punjabi feature.
	The 33-year-old actress, who is currently shooting the second season of her American TV series "Quantico" in Montreal, Canada, took to Twitter to make the announcement.
	"Congratulations @purplepebblepictures Pictures on starting our 1st Punjabi Feature starring Amrinder gill," she wrote.
	The film is written by Karan Guliani, who has also penned the story with Ambadeep Singh serving as screenplay and dialogue writer.
	Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra will be producing the project.
	Purple Pebble Pictures lineup also includes films in Bhojpuri and Marathi.

Priyanka's production house starts work on first Punjabi film

Filmmaker Habib Faisal's next directorial venture will be a Yash Raj Films (YRF) project, starring two newcomers in lead roles.
	The "Ishaqzaade" helmer and the production house is currently hunting for their leading actors.
	Official Twitter handle of YRF made the announcement.
	"Habib Faisal's upcoming film will star two newcomers in the lead. Currently, the hunt for these two newcomers - a leading man & a leading lady - is on!," the post read.
	Faisal, who started his career as screenwriter, made his directorial debut with "Do Dooni Chaar".
	His last big screen outing as a director was Parineeti Chopra - Aditya Roy Kapoor starrer "Daawat-e-Ishq". Faisal has also written Shah Rukh Khan's much awaited film "Fan" along with Subhojit Ganguly.

Habib Faisal to launch two newcomers in his next

Tony Burton, the actor who played trainer Tony "Duke" Evers in the "Rocky" films, has died, his sister Loretta Kelley said. He was 78.
	Burton, who died in Sun City, California, had been sick for a while, Kelley said. She did not give a cause of death, reported CNN.
	Burton, who was once a Golden Gloves heavyweight champion in his native Michigan, played the trainer of Apollo Creed in the first two "Rocky" films, in which Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa took on the Muhammad Ali-like Creed.
	In four later "Rocky" films, Evers was in Rocky's corner, helping him defeat such competitors as Clubber Lang (Mr T) in "Rocky III" and Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) in "Rocky IV."
	"Sad news. RIP Tony Burton. His intensity and talent helped make the Rocky movies successful," tweeted Carl Weathers, who played Creed.
	Stallone expressed his feelings on Instagram.
	"Tony Burton who played the character of Duke brilliantly in all six Rocky movies. Rest in peace," he wrote.
	Burton had a varied career .

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