"Scandal" star Kerry Washington channels Anita Hill in the first official picture of HBO's "Confirmation".
	The cable channel took to its Twitter page to share a look at the Emmy-nominated actress as the real-life attorney on the set of the upcoming TV movie, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Washington also shared the same picture on her Instagram. She wrote along with it, "Dear @HBO, Thank you for the profound opportunity of getting to inhabit Anita Hill and help tell this story! Yours Truly, K-Dub (aka super excited Exec Producer) #Confirmation."
	"Confirmation" is based on a controversial court case in 1991 that pitted Hill against Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court nominee and her former supervisor at the US Department of Education whom she accused of sexual harassment.
	The case "forever changed the way people think about sexual harassment, victims' rights and modern-day race relations."
	The telepic is directed by Rick Famuyiwa with the script provided by Susannah Grant ("Erin Brockovich"). 

First look of Kerry Washington in 'Confirmation' unveiled

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Horror drama "Penny Dreadful" will be returning for a third season next year.
	Sky Atlantic and Showtime have renewed John Logan's critically-acclaimed series, which will shoot on location in Dublin for nine episodes to air in 2016, reported Digital Spy.
	The second season has seen Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) and Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett) forming a close bond as their group - including Sir Malcolm (Timothy Dalton), Dr Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway) and Sembene (Danny Sapani) - join forces to beat an evil force.
	Sky Atlantic director Zai Bennett said of the series: "'Penny Dreadful' is the perfect fit for Sky Atlantic; truly international in scale and ambition but with a raft of British talent at its core, and filmed in the Republic of Ireland.
	"I'm thrilled to have the series returning to the channel, and to once again be partnering with John Logan and continuing to work with our good friends at Showtime."
	Showtime President David Nevins added: "John Logan's brilliant writing and 

'Penny Dreadful' returns for a third season

George Takei has shed some light on the supposed feud between him and his former "Star Trek" co-star William Shatner.
	Back in 2008, Shatner caused a bit of a fuss after claiming he wasn't invited to Takei's wedding - but the 78-year-old actor still insists Shatner was invited, reported New York Times.
	Takei - who is preparing for his new Broadway musical "Allegiance" - said Shatner "pumps up the so-called controversy" between them for publicity.
	"Two months after my wedding, he went on YouTube and ranted and raved about our not sending him an invitation," he explained.
	"We had. If he had an issue, he could have easily just phoned us before the wedding, simple as that. But he didn't. And the reason he raised that fuss two months later is because he was premiering his new talk show, Raw Nerve."
	Takei also described Shatner as "difficult" to work with during their "Star Trek" days, saying he wasn't a team player.
	"The rest of the cast all understand what makes a scene work - it's ..

George Takei opens up about feud with William Shatner

Humanity's saviour John Connor is turned into a vengeful killing machine in a new teaser for "Terminator Genisys".
	In a film that changes continuity from earlier "Terminator" installments, human resistance leader John Connor is transformed into a cyborg by Skynet and ordered to annihilate humanity, reported Digital Spy.
	It's up to his mother Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke), time traveller Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) and the heroic T-800 known as Guardian to stop Skynet and save John's soul.
	Along the way, they must do battle with the menacing T-1000 (Lee Byung-hun) and a younger version of the T-800.
	Director Alan Taylor's sequel has received the blessing of James Cameron, who created the franchise back in the 1980s.
	"Terminator Genisys" opens on July 1 in the US and July 3 in the US.

John Connor is evil in new teaser for 'Terminator Genisys'

Having previously modelled for Chanel and House of Holland, singer Lily Allen has signed to IMG Models.
	The 30-year-old singer has signed with the firm, who are ranked as the world's number one international model management company. Reported Comtactmusic.
	"Multi-platinum selling artist Lily Allen has signed with IMG Models for worldwide representation. Currently recording her fourth album, Lily has worked with multiple designers, brands and photographers, including Chanel, Rankin, Nick Knight, Simon Emmett, Angelo Pennetta, and David Vasilijevic," a statement on IMG's website reads.
	Allen - who returned to the music industry with the single "Hard Out Here" in 2013 and the album Sheezus in 2014 following a three year hiatus - is currently working on her fourth album and clearly has no plans to slow down.

Lily Allen signs to IMG Models

Pop star Miley Cyrus has auctioned her Caitlyn Jenner artworks at the sixth annual Inspiration Gala New York.
	Auctioned to benefit amfAR, the foundation for AIDS Research, the artworks by the "Hannah Montana" star fetched as much as USD 69,000, reported Aceshowbiz.
	The "Wrecking Ball" hitmaker called her three Caitlyn Jenner artworks "The Caitlyn Collection."
	All the three artworks were Vanity Fair covers which were customized by Miley using sequins, glitter, paint and glue. Each of the artworks also got Caitlyn Jenner's autograph.
	Excited with the live auction of her artworks, the 22-year-old singer posted an Instagram picture showing her colourful artworks held by escorts on the stage.

Miley Cyrus auctions her Caitlyn Jenner artworks

Actress Kate Mara has cut her shoulder-length hair into tousled pixie.
	The "Fantastic Four" actress showed off her brand new super short hairstyle at the Max Mara Women in Film event taking place at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, reported Ace Showbiz.
	For the occasion, Kate, who has slowly been turning her bright red hair into auburn over the years, stunned in raspberry-hued jumpsuit with a ruffled neckline by the brand. She completed her look with red sandals and an ebony handbag.
	Ahead of the night out, Kate's hairstylist, Mara Roszak, shared a snap of the star sporting the new hair do which was long in the front and piecey in the back while already wearing the outfit for the event.
	Kate revealed that she actually got the pixie cut last month.
	"I actually chopped all my hair off like a month ago for a sci-fi movie called 'Morgan'," Kate shared with Fashionista about her new hairstyle at the event.
	"But no one has seen it here yet because I've been shooting in Belfast," she 

Kate Mara debuts new haircut

Rockers Thirty Seconds To Mars will host a three-day mMusical, "Outdoor Retreat" this summer in California.
	Camp Mars will kick off on August 22 in Malibu and will feature activities such as hiking, climbing, yoga and cooking classes with members of the band, who will also perform two concerts during the weekend, reported Rolling Stone magazine.
	Frontman Jared Leto said, "We have always looked to do things for our audience that are fun and unique.
	"What better way to celebrate the summer than in beautiful Southern California with the Mars family in full."
	The event will take place after Oscar winner Leto completes work on his new movie "Suicide Squad", in which he plays Batman's nemesis The Joker.

Thirty Seconds To Mars Hosting Musical, Outdoor Retreat

Pop srae Rihanna has teamed up with jewellery designer Jacquie Aiche to create a range of temporary inkings for Flash Tattoos.
	The "Diamonds" hitmaker will create a line of edgy temporary tattoos in silver and gold hues which are described as perfect for wearing to the beach or to a music festival this summer, reported People magazine.
	"Creating the tattoos was a really collaborative process between Rihanna and myself, which we feel is so evident in the final designs," Aiche said.
	The 27-year-old beauty - who has an extensive collection of body art herself including a henna-style hand tattoo and an Egyptian goddess on her chest - worked with Aiche on a seven-sheet set which features cuticle and knuckle wraps, a DIY chain set and nameplates, arm bands, chains and gothic letter tattoos.
	"There are gothic tattoos, but then we mixed in lots of daintier pieces for layering that are reminiscent of the way we stack our jewellery. The process was so much fun we decided to make another ...

Rihanna designs tattoos

"American Idol" judge Keith Urban says he never stops learning from his three leading ladies - wife Nicole Kidman, and daughters Sunday and Faith.
	"I didn't grow up with any girls in my family, it was just my brother and me and mum and dad. Now being in a family that is all girls, I'm learning an enormous amount," Urban, 47, said.
	Married in 2006, Urban and Kidman, 47, have found their parenting styles mesh as their relationship evolved, reported Us magazine.
	"Nic (Nicole) and I are very in sync with the way we want to raise our girls. (We maintain) a very expressive, artistic house. I'm very comfortable with it," said Urban, who married Kidman after less than one month together.

Keith Urban okay being outnumbered by women at home

Chhattisgarh Government has exempted Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan starrer "Hamari Adhuri Kahani" from entertainment tax in the state, a senior officer said here today.
	Earlier, Madhya Pradesh government had also waived entertainment tax on the film.
	"The decision has been taken following recommendation of Chhattisgarh Film Advisory Board. Notification in this regard has been issued," said Ganesh Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Public Relation Department.
	The Mohit Suri-directed film portrays struggle of a middle-class woman in taking on adverse situation and the challenges encouraging the women empowerment, he added.
	The movie also has a mention of Chhattisgarh and Bastar.
	Balan and Mahesh Bhatt, producer of the film, had visited the state last week and requested chief minister Raman Singh for tax-exemption.

'Hamari Adhuri Kahani' goes tax-free in Chhattisgarh

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is thrilled that his half-sister Ahaana has delivered a baby boy.
	Ahaana, 29, one of the two children of Dharmendra and actress-MP Hema Malini, welcomed a baby boy on June 11 with her husband Vaibhav Vohra.
	"It is good that she has delivered a baby. I am very happy about it," Sunny told PTI here.
	When asked if he has seen the baby, Sunny says, "I am happy for her (Ahaana) and the baby. I have seen the baby.... baby is good."
	Dharmendra has four children from first wife, Sunny and Bobby Deol who are actors and two daughters.
	About his father's (Dharmendra) health, the Sunny, 58, said, "We do tell him do this.. Don't do this. But my father is an individual personality he will do what he wants to do. He will not listen to me, you or anybody... He is that way. But he is fine.. He is ok. He is looking after himself."
	Dharmendra, who recently injured his shoulder, will undergo a surgery after the release of his upcoming film "Second Hand Husband" next ...

Sunny Deol happy for sister Ahaana and her baby boy

Sony Music has acquired the music rights of director Rohit Shetty's much-talked-about upcoming film "Dilwale" starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
	The film, which is currently being shot in Bulgaria, will reunite Bollywood's iconic couple after a gap of five years.
	"Our relationship with India's romantic couple begins with 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' in 1998 to 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' in 2001 then 'My name is Khan' in 2010 and now in 2015 with Dilwale, it just gets bigger.
	"It's a great opportunity for us to team up with the best in the industry. We together along with Rohit Shetty, Red Chillies and Pritam promise to create a musical storm in 2015 too," Sanujeet Bhujabal, Marketing Director Sony Music India said in a statement.
	Produced by Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainments and Rohit Shetty Productions', "Dilwale" boasts an ensemble cast that includes Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Boman Irani and Vinod Khanna among others.

Sony acquires music rights of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dilwale'

Actor Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria have welcomed their second child.
	The former "30 Rock" star and the yoga instructor announced their son's arrival via their social media accounts by sharing a picture of a baby's hand clutching a finger, reported New York Daily News.
	"We are happy to announce the birth of Rafael Thomas Baldwin," Alec posted on twitter.
	The couple married in 2012 and welcomed their daughter Carmen in 2013.
	Alec, 57, also has a 19-year-old daughter, Ireland, with his ex-wife, actress Kim Basinger.

Alec Baldwin welcomes son

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, who is turning 48 soon, says she prefers quiet celebration with family.
	The actress is turning 48 on June 20, reported E!Online.
	"I don't really celebrate a big birthday thing. I always say I get enough attention so I don't need anymore. I just like to have my family really close and snuggle," she said.
	Kidman and Keith Urban's ninth wedding anniversary is also coming on June 26.
	The 47-year-old actress said she will spend the day with her husband.
	"Keith is doing a gig so I'm going with him. I'll be dancing on the side of the stage and kissing him when he comes off," she said.

No big plans for birthday: Nicole Kidman

After winning the eighth season of "Bigg Boss", TV actor Gautam Gulati is all set to be a part of MTV's "India's Next Top Model" as a guest judge.
	The modelling reality show is an adaptation of "America's Next Top Model". The upcoming show is being judged by model-turned-actress Lisa Haydon and ace photographer Dabboo Ratnani.
	"After being part of a reality show as a contestant, it feels great to be judging an episode of MTV 'India's Next Top Model'. The experience was exhilarating. Having to judge so many pretty and talented models was definitely a difficult task but a splendid experience.
	"Also, working with the gorgeous Lisa Haydon and talented Dabboo Ratnani was a great learning," Gautam said in a statement.

Gautam Gulati joins 'India's Next Top Model' as guest judge

"Big Brother" will feature its first transgender houseguest on this summer's upcoming season.
	Audrey Middleton, 25, who was born Adam, will compete in the 17th season of the reality show, reported Variety online.
	"Audrey Middleton is a 'Big Brother' super fan who applied online, like many other hopeful houseguests, and was open about her transition in the application process," a CBS spokesperson said.
	"It is customary for 'Big Brother' houseguests to share personal news inside the house, and Audrey plans to discuss her story with the houseguests in her own words during the premiere episode on Wednesday, June 24." the spokesperson added.
	Middleton, a digital media consultant, hails from a small Georgia town.
	According to her biodata on CBS' website, she is a former competitive swimmer and MMA Ring Girl who loves to dress up and "look fabulous head-to-toe, but also isn't afraid to get dirty."
	"I think that I'm bringing in a very versatile perspective of a character that hasn't ...

US 'Big Brother' to feature first transgender contestant

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has denied rumours that she is opting out of the current season of dance reality show "Nach Baliye".
	Zinta, 40, who is one of the judges on the show's seventh season, is "surprised" to hear the rumours.
	"To be honest, I am quite surprised to hear rumours that I am quitting the show and not there on time when I am always first one to arrive. Strange na," she posted on her Twitter page.
	There were reports that the "Veer Zaara" star was getting replaced after she was missing from an episode, which was judged by choreographer- director Remo D'Souza along with show's regular mentors Marzi Pastonji and Chetan Bhagat.
	Preity also tweeted that she is back on the show. "In the sets of 'Nach Baliye'," she wrote alongside a picture of herself with Marzi.
	The reality show took off with 11 celebrity couples and is now left with seven pairs of TV stars.

Preity Zinta miffed at 'Nach Baliye 7' quitting rumours

"Empire" star Terrence Howard and third wife Mira Pak have welcome their first child together, a baby boy.
	Pak gave birth to Qirin Love one month ago, reported Access Hollywood.
	"He's beautiful and strong and a whirlwind and my wife isso happy," Howard said.
	The 46-year-old actor explained that the name Qirin comes from a creature from Chinese mythology who is known to bring prosperity.
	Howard has three children with his first wife Lori McCommas, with whom he was married from 1989 to 2007.
	The actor will be back in his highly-acclaimed role as music impresario Lucious Lyon when "Empire" returns to Fox on September 23.

Actor Terrence Howard, wife welcome baby

Reality star Kim Kardashian committed a Twitter faux-pas as she misspelled Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani on the micro-blogging site.
	"Why did Georgio Armani discontinue my favorite foundation??? I'm on my last bottle & everyone I know uses this!!! Please make it again!" the 34-year-old socialite tweeted.
	The fashion house responded soon with an offer and a polite correction, reported Us magazine.
	"@KimKardashian Dear Kim - let us know which one you need and we'll send it to you," the account tweeted back to her, before adding, "And Mr Armani's first name is Giorgio.

Kim Kardashian misspells Giorgio Armani

Bamah Balakrishnan, an Indian- origin radio and television personality, died here today.
	In a Facebook post, the MediaCorp-owned radio station described 59-year-old Bamah as "legendary", having "ruled the airwaves and the hearts of many listeners".
	Bamah, died today, said a statement by Oli 96.8FM, a radio station broadcasting in Indian languages.
	"Bamah's iconic voice which reverberated over radio and television for decades will continue to live on in our hearts forever," the statement said.
 	The station expressed condolences to her family, also on behalf of the Vasantham TV channel, an Indian language channel.
 	She is survived by her son.
 	Oli 96.8FM is an infotainment radio station in Tamil language owned by MediaCorp.

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