Actress Kerry Washington says she would love to see pop star Beyonce make an appearance on her political thriller TV series "Scandal".
	Washington, 38, who plays Olivia Pope, a crisis management expert to politicians and power brokers on the Shonda Rhimes series, said she feels great even when she is in a room with the "Crazy In Love" hitmaker, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"It would be great to have somebody like Beyonce on the show, because any time Beyonce does anything, it makes the world stop, and I would just be happy. Any time I get to be in a room with her, I'm like, 'This is great,'" the actress said.
	The fifth season of "Scandal", which also stars, Henry Ian Cusick, Columbus Short, Darby Stanchfield and Katie Lowes among others, returned on ABC.

Would like to see Beyonce on 'Scandal': Kerry Washington

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Actress Ellen Page is set to receive the National Vanguard Award at the Human Rights Campaign's upcoming annual dinner, for her courage and leadership.
	Vice President Joseph Biden will deliver the keynote address at the event, which takes place on October 3 in Washington, DC, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Page, 28, who came out as gay last year, will be honoured with the award by actress Allison Janney, who co-stars with her in the upcoming comedy-drama "Tallulah".
	"Ellen Page has been an inspiration for LGBT youth around the world. Her willingness to speak her truth for all to hear, and to confront injustice against LGBT people, has made her a role model and there is no one more deserving of HRC's National Vanguard Award," HRC president Chad Griffin said.
	The "Juno" star will be next seen in gay-rights drama "Freeheld", alongside Julianne Moore. The movie is scheduled to release on October 2.

Ellen Page to receive Vanguard Award

Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's daughter Frances Bean has tied the knot with her boyfriend of five years, Isaiah Silva, in a small and intimate ceremony.
	Love was not invited to the marriage and even had no knowledge about it, reported E! Online.
	"Courtney loves Isaiah, but was devastated to learn that Frances had gotten married without her knowing," a source said.
	"Courtney really likes Isaiah and is very happy for Frances. Courtney is sad she wasn't at the wedding. Frances called her after but understands why she did it," the insider added.
	The development has apparently not caused a rift between Frances Bean, 23, and Love.
	"Frances needs a man in her life and has always craved stability. She's found it in Isaiah. This has not caused a rift between mom and daughter. Courtney was sad, but she's cool and Isaiah is a great son-in-law."
	A source said Frances Bean had been planning her wedding for over a year.
	The ceremony included 13-15 guests, and the insider ...

Kurt Cobain's daughter marries boyfriend

Reality TV star Cailtyn Jenner, known as Bruce Jenner before gender transition, has been declared a woman by Los Angeles County Superior Court.
	Jenner, 65, filed for a name and gender change in the court on September 15, reported People magazine.
	On Friday, Jenner's lawyers appeared in court, and a Los Angeles judge approved the request. Jenner was not present in the courtroom, based on a live stream of the proceedings.
	According to court documents, Jenner formally requested to be called "Caitlyn Marie Jenner" instead of "William Bruce Jenner" in the name and gender petition.
	The filing states Jenner also requested that information necessary for the process, such as her medical history, be sealed.
	Jenner said although public support for her transition has been positive, she has received "unwelcome negative attention from private citizens," and her motion to file portions of the petition under seal was granted.

Cailtyn Jenner legally declared woman

Actor Alan Cumming is set to star in 1980-set dark comedy TV series, "Florent", about the flamboyant New York restaurateur Florent Morellet.
	The half-hour series, being developed by Showtime, would star Cumming, 50, as the charismatic Frenchman. It is set in the mid-1980s against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, reported Variety.
	The eatery, 'Florent', helped revitalise Manhattan's Meatpacking district and became a hub for gay rights and AIDS activists.
	Morellet was famously open about his own HIV-positive status, posting his T-cell counts on a board alongside the restaurant's daily specials.
	Patricia Resnick, of "Mad Men", is penning the script, with Rosemary Rodriguez ('The Good Wife') directing.
	The pair will also serve as executive producers with Jonathan Baruch and Howard Braunstein. Michael Tive and David Sigal are on board as co-producers, and Cumming would serve as producer.
	The project, which was previously set up at SundanceTV, has the blessing of Morellet, who is on ..

Alan Cumming to star in dark comedy 'Florent'

Rasila Vadher, a 28-year-old forest guard together with other women colleagues at Gir National Park carried out over 600 rescue missions last year - amongst the highest number in any wildlife park in the world.
	A peek into their lives and mission is going to be showcased on Discovery Channel's new series-"The Lion Queens of India". A gripping tale of these women who surely know how to tame the wild with their strength and finesse is scheduled to premiere on September 28 at 9pm.
	For Vadher, it all started because of financial constraints. A friend told her about the forest department's recruitment drive and she presented herself at their doorstep. Since then, women forest guards at Gir National Park have increased by a substantial number and their mission is to preserve the endangered species of Asiatic lions.
	"I have been working in this field for the past 7 years. I came into this field when one of my friends told me about the forest guard job. I applied for it and got selected. ..

Women rangers of the Gir Forest

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says adults need to learn to be free spirited, innocent and honest from children, who are the future of the country.
	Bachchan, 72, attended an event at a city school and he wrote on his blog that it was a "joy" to spend time with children.
	"A joy to be among them that shall one day be the future and run the country... They are free spirited, no inhibitions, no ego, no self consciousness, no fear and no ill will among them...
	"They have truth, they have innocence and they do not hesitate to speak their minds without any hesitation... We need to learn so much from them...," he wrote.
	The "Piku" actor, who played a college principal in Prakash Jha's "Aarakshan", said this time it was a role reversal for him, as the children were teachers and he was a student.
	"An exciting moment I would say for me and for all because when you shall see the programme you will realise that it was we that were the students and the students our teachers..."
	Bachchan also ...

Children are free spirited, need to learn from them: Bachchan

Singer Selena Gomez is happy that ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber's latest single "What Do You Mean?" is ruling the music charts and the pop star says she always believed in his capabilities.
	Bieber, 21, unveiled the song last month. It is the lead single of upcoming fourth studio album, which will be a follow-up to his 2012 work "Believe".
	"While people were writing that I was stupid for being in (the relationship), this is what I always saw in him," Gomez, 23, said in an interview.
	Talking about her own album "Revival", the star said it is about her story.
	"It's all part of my story," Gomez continued of her past relationship while referring to "Revival".
	"I'm growing and changing. I was in a relationship, and I was being managed by my parents, and I was still under Hollywood and Disney, and I was being held to this expectation of being the good girl.
	"I knew deep down that this wasn't what I wanted to do - being exhausted of forcing something that wasn't right, even in my personal .

Selena Gomez praises ex Justin Bieber's comeback

"Charlie's Angels" star Drew Barrymore says she is taking a break from Hollywood to spend more time with her daughters.
	Barrymore, 40, who made her film debut in "Altered States" when she was five-year-old, said she needs to take out time for her two daughters with husband Will Kopelman, Olive, three and 17-month-old Frankie, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"My whole universe revolves around my children, and the hours keep me away from them too much. I'm not willing to do that... Any acting roles will be few and far between until my kids are older... And by then, who knows what I'll want to do?
	"By no means am I abandoning acting. Nor am I pretending that I don't love acting, but I cannot do it right now, with my children," she said.
	The actress has significantly reduced her movie appearances, and will be next seen in "Miss You Already", in which she plays a woman, whose best friend (Toni Collette) is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Drew Barrymore taking break from acting for her daughters

Hollywood stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are teaming up to produce a movie "Thirst", which is described as a multi-layered story set against the backdrop of the global water crisis.
	The new project will air on HBO and expand Damon and Affleck's relationship with the channel, where they executive produce a revival of their documentary filmmaking series "Project Greenlight", reported Deadline.
	"Thirst" is written by Charles Leavitt ("Blood Diamond") and directed by Elliott Lester ("Nightingale").
	The two stars will serve as exec producers alongside Elliott, Josh Weinstock, Jennifer Todd and Drew Vinton while Charles and Margaret Chernin will co-executive produce.
	"We are thrilled to be working with HBO on this project; we cannot think of a better partner to handle this type of film. Both Elliott and Chuck are creative forces who bring an extraordinary vision to the material and we are very excited to be a part of it," Damon, 44, and Affleck, 43, said in a joint statement.
	"We are 

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck to produce global water crisis film

Erin Cressida Wilson, who has penned the script of the Tate Taylor-directed "The Girl on the Train", has been roped in by producer Amy Pascal to adapt LS Hilton's book "Maestra" for the big screen.
	TriStar president Hannah Minghella is also bagging the project, reported Deadline.
 	"Maestra" follows the story of Judith Rashleigh, who works in a prestigious London auction house by day and an insalubrious bar at night.
	When she stumbles across a conspiracy, she ends up in a battle for her life.
	The book, published in the UK last March, is set against the backdrop of the European art world and Europe's seriously wealthy, Maestra marks the beginning of a razor-sharp and meteoric sequence of novels by Hilton.
	Wilson is also known for scripting the 2002 film "Secretary". She has adapted the Paula Hawkins' bestseller "The Girl On The Train".
	"Maestra" is one of several plum projects that Pascal is producing.
	She has nearly wrapped on the Paul Feig-directed "Ghostbusters" and is ...

'Girl on the Train' scribe to adapt 'Maestra' for big screen

Singer Kelly Clarkson has cancelled her scheduled shows in Canada and the UK as her doctor tells her she needs to stay on vocal rest.
	Clarkson's health condition does not allow her to continue her "Piece by Piece" tour, reported Aceshowbiz.
	The 33-year-old former "American Idol" winner announced on Friday, September 25 that she'd canceled all dates scheduled to take place in Canada and the UK on doctor's order.
	"I am truly sorry that I have to cancel the remainder of my tour dates. I was looking forward to sharing this tour with all my amazing fans in Canada and the UK.
	"Unfortunately my doctor is telling me I have to stay on vocal rest, but I am working hard to get better as fast as possible," she said in a statement.
	Clarkson was supposed to begin her Canadian tour on October 1 in Ottawa until October 17 in Vancouver. Her UK trek was scheduled to start on November 10 in Dublin.
	Earlier, the pregnant singer cancelled some of her US concerts earlier this month.
	"Doctors are ...

Kelly Clarkson scraps remaining tour dates on doctor's order

"The Big Bang Theory" actress Kaley Cuoco and tennis player husband Ryan Sweeting have called it quits after nearly two years of marriage.
	A representative for Cuoco, 29, confirmed on September 25 that the couple has decided to divorce, reported People magazine.
	"Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting have mutually decided to end their marriage. They ask for privacy at this time. No further statement will be issued regarding this matter," the representative said.
	The actress removed all photos involving Sweeting from her social media accounts prior to the divorce announcement.
	Sweeting completely cleaned up all photos from his Instagram account and deactivated his Facebook page.
	The couple tied the knot in December 2013, just three months after they started dating.
	On the first anniversary of their marriage, Cuoco praised her husband for his love and support, "One year ago today I married someone who truly changed my life. Ryan, you are kind, gentle, patient, giving, silly, and the most .

Kaley Cuoco, Ryan Sweeting split

Actress Sigourney Weaver will star in the upcoming reboot of "Ghostbusters".
	She joins Bill Murray and Dan Akyroyd, who also starred in Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989), as returnees to the franchise, which Sony is rebooting with a female bent.
	"Gang, trying to keep surprises but this is about to leak, so I'll tell you myself: the awesome Sigourney Weaver is going to be in our movie!" tweeted director Paul Feig.
	It is unclear if the 65-year-old actress will be reprising her role of Dana Barrett, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	Feig's film stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Chris Hemsworth. It hits theatres on July 22, 2016. Original castmember Ernie Hudson also shot a cameo.
	The film recently wrapped production in Boston.
	Weaver, who will star in the next three Avatar films, most recently appeared in "Chappie" and "Exodus: Gods and Kings".

Sigourney Weaver to appear in 'Ghostbusters' reboot

Superstar Johnny Depp has reportedly sold his 156-foot luxury yacht because wife Amber Heard refused to climb aboard.
	Dubbed the "Vajoliroja" after his former love of 14 years, Vanessa Paradis, and their kids Lily-Rose, 16, and Jack, 13, the ship, purchased in 2007, was a reminder of the Black Mass lead's past, reported Us magazine.
	"Johnny loved that yacht. But he bought it for Vanessa. And Amber is still jealous of her," a source said.
	The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star and the French singer never married, and separated in June 2012. Later that month, Depp confirmed he was dating Heard and the couple wed in February this year.

Johnny Depp sells his yacht named after ex?

Emmy-Award winning actor Jon Hamm will guest-voice a character named Don Grouper in an episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants" airing sometime next year.
	Hamm, 44, will voice Grouper in the long-running Nickelodeon cartoon, inspired by his "Mad Men" character that finally netted the actor an Emmy, Don Draper, reported Variety.
	The network also released a sketch of the character.
	Grouper is described as "a charismatic head ad executive" with a "sharp mind and devastating charm."
	Hamm's episode will see SpongeBob and Mr Krabs seeking business advice from Grouper in Krabs' endeavour to launch a line of frozen Krabby Patties.
	The episode is preliminarily slated to air in 2016.

Jon Hamm to voice 'Mad Men' inspired 'SpongeBob' character

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is heading back in front of the TV cameras to appear in a new drama which will air on her own TV network.
	The 61-year-old TV personality and producer is set to recur on her Discovery-owned cable network's forthcoming drama "Greenleaf", OWN announced in a statement.
	The series, about church life in Memphis, Tennessee, will star Keith David and Lynn Whitfield, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	 Winfrey will play Mavis MCCready, the sister of Whitfield's character
	The TV mogul will also serve as an executive producer on the show.

Oprah Winfrey to recur on 'Greenleaf'

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez has been named the first-ever global advocate for girls and women at the United Nations Foundation.
	The 46-year-old star will travel the globe in an attempt to highlight the plight of females struggling in war zones, refugee camps and even on the mean streets of her native New York, reported Marie Claire.
	"Becoming a mother has made me more aware of the struggles
of women and children throughout the world.
	"While some progress has been made, there is still a lot more work that needs to be done for gender equality and universal access to medical care. I am happy to be joining the UN Foundation and eager to lend my voice and ensure that all girls and women are safe, healthy, educated, and empowered.

Lopez named first UN Global Advocate for girls and women

Cinematographer-turned-director Reed Morano will helm "Lioness", an indie war drama starring Ellen Page.
	"Lioness" tells the true story of Lance Corporal Leslie Martz (to be played by Page), a US Marine who was stationed in Haditha, Iraq, and sent to Afghanistan as the leader of the first Female Engagement Team, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	Determined to serve her country with the same valour and impact as the men she marches alongside, Martz soon finds herself fighting a war beyond the takedown of key insurgents and the Taliban.
	The move comes as 38-year-old Morano, who spent years as a director of photography on indies such as "Frozen River", "Kill Your Darlings" and "The Skeleton Twins", readies for the October release of her feature directorial debut "Meadowland", which stars Olivia Wilde, Juno Temple and Luke Wilson.
	Rosalind Ross, one of the writers of the El Rey Network's action series "Matador", has penned the script.
	James Dahl (The End of the Tour) is producing via his .

Reed Morano to helm Ellen Page's war drama

Actress Lena Dunham will play a "homewrecker" on the hit American animated sitcom "The Simpsons".
	The 29-year-old "Girls" star will play Candace, a young pharmacist who Homer falls in love with after she helps treat his narcolepsy, reported Female First.
	She captioned a shot from the animation TV series, "Meanwhile I have the tremendous/horrendous fortune of waking up next to Homer this Sunday on The Simpsons #homewrecker (sic).

Lena Dunham to guest-star on 'The Simpsons'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has phoned pop star Elton John and proposed a meeting, according to the Kremlin.
	The 68-year-old singer, who wants to talk to Putin about his "ridiculous" attitude to gay rights, previously fell victim to pranksters who impersonated the Russian leader on the phone, reported BBC online.
	But Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian media that Putin had this time called the singer and asked him not to be offended by the hoax.
	Putin said he was ready to meet John - when their schedules allowed it - and discuss "any issues of interest" to the British star, Peskov said.
	Russia has faced international criticism for its laws on homosexuality, including a 2013 bill prosecuting people for providing information about homosexuality to people under 18.

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