Oscar-winning actor Ian McKellen-starrer new Sherlock Holmes movie, titled "Mr Holmes", will hit Indian theatres on July 24.
	The film, to be released here by PVR pictures, is an adaptation of author Mitch Cullin's novel "A Slight Trick of The Mind".
	McKellen, 76, will be seen playing the popular detective Sherlock Holmes in the British-American drama mystery film, helmed by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon.
	Also starring 	Laura Linney, Hiroyuki Sanada and Milo Parker, the film is built around the franchise of Sherlock Holmes and presents him in an uncommon period of life.
	Set in 1947, an ageing Holmes returns to an unsolved case.
	While searching for answers to the mysteries of love and life, the popular detective played by Ian McKellen, sets out on a journey along with his house keepers boy to unravel his last case.

'Mr Holmes' to release in India on July 24

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Veteran actor Dharmendra, who recently injured his shoulder, says he will undergo a surgery after the release of his upcoming film "Second Hand Husband" next month.
	The 79-year-old actor was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital here on May 27 after he complained of pain in the right shoulder and weakness.
	Maintaining that he is in good health now, Dharmendra said, "After the release of this film ('Second Hand Husband') I will undergo the operation."
	"I am fit and fine. While getting down from vanity van I fell down and happened to injure my shoulder. I also got my routine check up done, in which we came to know that my hemoglobin count was a bit low. In January it was 13 then it came down to 6 now it is 12," the actor said in an interview here.
	"Second Hand Husband", also starring Govinda's daughter Tina Ahuja in her Bollywood debut, will hit theatres on July 3.
	Dharmendra, married to actress-MP Hema Malini, said she keeps reminding him to quit drinking but he finds it hard to abide 

Dharmendra to undergo surgery post next film's release

Superstar Aamir Khan has wished luck to his nephew Imran Khan and actress Kangana Ranaut for their upcoming romantic-comedy film "Katti Batti".
	Aamir, 50, who recently watched the trailer of the Nikhil Advani-directed film, said he is eagerly waiting for the movie to release.
	"Hey guys, Imran is back! Can not wait to see your film Imran. Good luck!" he wrote.
	The "PK" star took to Twitter again hours after his first tweet to extend his best wishes to the "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" actress.
	"Good luck Kangana, for Katti Batti! Can't wait for your next after TWM. Love. A," Aamir tweeted.
	Imran and Kangana have teamed up for the first time. The "Delhi Belly" star is portraying a nerd character while Kanagana plays an extrovert girl in the film.
	Imran, 32, made his debut with Aamir Khan Productions' "Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na", which was well received at the box-office.
	After a series of unsuccessful outings, the actor once again tasted success with "Delhi Belly" backed by his uncle's ..

Aamir Khan wishes luck to Imran, Kangana for 'Katti Batti'

WWE wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson recently hit a parked pickup truck in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
	The 43-year-old actor took to Instagram to share with fans about the incident, which he dubbed "a fun story."
	"Here is a fun story to start your week off," the "San Andreas" actor wrote in the caption for the picture of himself with the truck owner.
	"I am driving to set in my pick up truck - music blasting - I'm singing away like I am having a one man party in my truck - then I hear a loud BANG," read the excerpts from the story.
	Instead of running away from the scene, the actor made his way back to that truck. As the truck's owner came, he explained the incident and expressed his intention to give compensation.
	"Life is funny cause you never know who you are gonna run into... And sure as hell never know whose truck you are gonna sideswipe while driving to work," the "Furious 7" actor concluded his lengthy note.

Dwayne Johnson hits parked truck, calls incident 'fun story'

Rapper Wiz Khalifa has reportedly agreed to pay a fine of USD 500 after pleading guilty to misdemeanour possession of drug paraphernalia.
	The charge dates back to his arrest on May 25, 2014 when authorities found half a gram of pot marijuana with the 27-year-old rapper during a search at El Paso International Airport, reported Billboard magazine.
	"See You Again" hitmaker, had a few brushes with the law over the years.
	In May 2012, police caught him with marijuana following a performance at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC.
	A month prior to that, Khalifa was charged with marijuana possession in Nashville.

Wiz Khalifa pays USD 500 fine

Actress Vidya Balan has visited Uttar Pradesh Government's 'Women Power Line' centre to prompt women to come out and speak for themselves.
	Balan, 37, is on the post-release promotional spree for her latest movie "Hamari Adhuri Kahani" along with Mahesh Bhatt, who has penned the story of the film.
	Bhatt, 66 took to twitter to share Balan's picture attending a call at the 'Women Power Line'.
	"Vidya Balan joins hands with our women in UP to amplify its msg - Chupi Todo - Khul ke Bolo!" he wrote.
	In the film, Balan dons the role of Vasudha, who faces abuse by her husband but still cannot gather the courage to walk out of the marriage.
	"Hamari Adhuri Kahani", directed by Mohit Suri, also stars Emraan Hashmi and Rajkumar Rao in lead roles. The film was made tax free in the state prior to the release last Friday.

Vidya Balan reaches out to women through 'Power Line'

After working with Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan in the upcoming dance drama "ABCD2", actor-director Prabhudheva says he is bowled over by the young actors' talent and hard work.
	The 42-year-old ace choregrapher reprises the role of Vishnu sir in the sequel to the Remo D'Souza-directed 2013 film.
     "Varun and Shraddha have done a terrific job. They have danced their heart out. At least once a day I used to talk to Remo about their performance and the hard work put in by them. They have done amazing job," Prabhudheva told PTI.
	The "R...Rajkumar" director was in the city along with the actors to promote his upcoming film "ABCD 2", scheduled to hit theatres this Friday.
     Prabhudheva, who has a successful career down South too, said Bollywood and Kollywood are quite different from each other.
     "There is a lot of difference not only in Bollywood and Kollywood or Tollywood whatever you call it, but also between each film artist - right from the cameraman to the producer to ..

Shraddha, Varun's talent impresses Prabhudheva

Superstar Priyanka Chopra is off to Bhopal to begin shooting for Prakash Jha's "Gangaajal 2".
	The 32-year-old actress will don the lead role of a cop in the police-drama, which is a sequel to the hit 2003 Ajay Devgn-starer film of the same name.
	"A sense of quiet... Inner balance... Time to discover the calm in the eye of the storm... Heading to Bhopal to start #Gangajal2 @prakashjha27," the "Dil Dhadakne Do" actress tweeted.
	"Gangajal 2" is about a female cop, who takes on some powerful and influential men in her district.
	Directed by Jha, the film is expected to release later this year.

Priyanka to begin shooting for 'Gangaajal 2' in Bhopal

Actress Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson are set to reprise their roles as the members of the Bellas in the third installment of the musical comedy hit "Pitch Perfect", which will arrive on July 21, 2017.
	Following the success of "Pitch Perfect 2" which grossed nearly USD 260 million worldwide in just a month, Universal and Gold Circle are moving ahead on "Pitch Perfect 3", reported Ace Showbiz
	The two leading stars in the movie Kendrick, 29, and Wilson, 35, are set to reprise their roles. Although they were not originally contracted for a third film, both of them are very interested to take part in the follow-up movie.
	Kendrick announced the news by posting a picture on Instagram which was captioned with "Happening #3," signaling the third installment of "Pitch Perfect" movie series.

Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson returning for 'Pitch Perfect 3'

Actress Zoe Saldana thinks thinks she has learnt a lesson from being married and having twin sons after being such a fiercely independent woman for so long.
	Saldana, 36, who has five-month-old twin sons Cy and Bowie with her artist husband Marco Perego, said it is ironic that she lives in a house full of men because she grew up surrounded by women and was raised to never rely on guys, reported Contactmusic.
	"I call it absolute irony and I call it a purpose. It was meant to be that way. There is a lesson that the universe needs me to learn. It is not like I have had issues with men; I've always just been independent to a fault,
	"I have always believed it is my birthright to behave as an equal on this earth and to be entitled to everything and anything. That said, I've had my experience of heartbreaks when it comes to choosing partners who wanted to be equals bud did not have the ability to actually reciprocate the respect." the, "Guardians of the Galaxy" star said.

I have always been independent to a fault: Zoe Saldana

Ambassador of Turkey to India Burak Akcapar is hopeful that Indian superstar Aamir Khan will choose Turkey to shoot his upcoming film.
	"I met him (Aamir) and his wife (Kiran Rao) in Mumbai. We had a chat about the opportunity in Turkey on wrestling which is our national sport and something which we do very well. We've centuries-old of tradition of wrestling," Akcapar said here on the sidelines of the release of his book People's Mission to the Ottoman Empire: MA Ansari and the Indian Medical Mission, 1912-1913 here late last evening.
	"His (Aamir's) next movie is on wrestling and Turkey will be an ideal spot and he agreed. I think he (Aamir) is looking into the options. I'm hopeful that he will choose (to shoot) the movie in Turkey," the Ambassador, who is also a Aamir fan, stated.
	Akcapar had invited Aamir and his wife to come and shoot for "Dangal" in Turkey.
	There is a lot of speculation about Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist's next project, "Dangal", which is based on the life of a 

Ambassador hopeful about Aamir Khan shooting in Turkey

Grammy-winning singer Pharrell Williams has admitted that the singing reality show "The Voice" has not produced any big names in the music industry yet.
	Williams, 42, who is a judge on the US version of the show, said he spends most of his time telling contestants that just being on the show does not make them successful, reported Daily Mirror.
	"99 per cent of people who have been on these shows don't find success even if they win. That's what contestants have to come to terms with," he said.
	"This is not the be all and end all, this is the spring board, it's not the pool. I spend most of my time reminding them this is a pit stop for you," he added.

'The Voice' yet to produce big stars: Pharrell Williams

Actress Jennifer Aniston has revealed she rarely wears make-up and rather sticks to traditional methods of keeping her skin looking fresh.
	The 46-year-old star said her job has made her dislike the use of lots of beauty products because she prefers feeling "clean and fresh, reported People magazine.
	"Most of the time I don't wear makeup. When you're working and people are caking it on your face it's nice to feel clean and fresh," she said.
	The "Friends" star, who grew up in Greece and New York admitted when she was younger she had a completely different look to how she is today.
	"My teenage years were probably some of the worst looks I've sported. I was very goth - pale pale skin, dark dark lips. I coloured my own hair some horrible shade like 'boysenberry' or something. It was not a good look.
	"Then I moved to California when I was 20 and saw all these granola crunching California kids - it was all about the natural look there.

Jennifer Aniston rarely wears make-up

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is relishing the "lovely" phase of being able to spend time with his grandchildren.
	Bachchan, who has three grandchildren -- Aaradhya, Navya Naveli and Agstya, will be seen playing a superhero in the upcoming animated TV series "Astra Force".
	"When you are 73 these are the kind of people you meet... You meet kids, they are the happiest persons. We pass the age of youth, study, university, girls, marriage, wife, children... Now is the age of grandchildren," Bachchan told PTI.
	"It is a lovely phase, a lot of people say the best phase of an individual's life is when he spends time with grandchildren. I will endorse that... Therefore this (playing superhero 'Astra') fitted into my mind...," he added.
	In "Astra Force", the "Piku" star plays a grandfather with great powers and strength.
	"There are two children (in the show) who are twins and they are like my grandchildren. I love being in their company," he said.
	Aaradhya has yet not seen the picture .

Spending time with grandchildren is the best phase: Bachchan

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West's daughter North turns two-year-old and the whole family celebrated her birthday at Disneyland in California.
	The b-day bash has been dubbed "North's Disney Adventure." It was an all-day affair for close friends and family members, including Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend Tyga, Kourtney Kardashian and Mason Disick, reported E!Online.
	After some fun in the park and a ride on a carousel, there was a party with lunch and cake.
	Fans have been posting pictures of Kardashian family sightings at Disneyland all day.
	Kim, 34, looked cute and casual in an all-black outfit while Kanye, 38, coordinated in head-to-toe black as well. As for the birthday girl, North looked adorable in shorts and a white tee with what appears to be face paint on her forehead.

North West celebrates second birthday at Disneyland

Hollywood star Christian Bale will star in historical romance "The Promise" to be directed by "Hotel Rwanda" director Terry George.
	The film, set in the last days of the Ottoman Empire, centers on the relationships between Michael (Isaac), a brilliant medical student; the beautiful and sophisticated Ana; and Chris (Bale), who is a renowned American journalist based in Paris, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	Bale, 41, along with rest of the cast will shoot in Southern Europe including Portugal and the Canary Islands.
	Mike Medavoy, Eric Esrailian, Ralph Winter and William Horberg are on board as producers.
	The "Batman" triology star was last seen in "Exodus: Gods and Kings".
	His upcoming films include Terrence Malick's "Knight of Cups", "The Big Short" with Brad Pitt and Ryan Gosling and Malick's "Weightless".

Christian Bale to star in 'The Promise'

Katherine Waterston, who appeared with Joaquin Phoenix in "Inherent Vice", has nabbed the coveted lead opposite Eddie Redmayne in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", the "Harry Potter" spin-off.
	Waterston, 35, who is British, will play the role of Tina, or Porpentina, a witch who operates in the US, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	 The setting is a switch from the Potter books, which were set in London and other parts of England.
	According to Warner Bros, Porpentina meets magizoologist Newt Scamander (Redmayne) when he stops in New York City on his travels to find and document magical creatures.
	David Yates, who directed of the last four "Harry Potter" films, will helm the project which has a screenplay by Potter author J K Rowling.
	The script is taking its cues from Newt Scamander's Hogwarts textbook "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
	Waterston appeared in Boardwalk Empire and had a star turn in "Vice", which was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
	She will portray ..

Katherine Waterston to star in 'Harry Potter' spin-off

Superstar Aamir Khan is pitching for nephew Imran Khan and wished him luck for his next film "Katti Batti".
	Recently, when Khan, 50, saw the trailer of Imran-Kangana Ranaut starrer film he could not stop praising the actor.
	"Hey guys, Imran is back! Can not wait to see your film Imran. Good luck!" he wrote.
	Imran, 32, made his debut with Aamir Khan Productions' "Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na" which was well received at the box-office.
	After a series of unsuccessful outings, the actor once again tasted success with "Delhi Belly" backed by his uncle's banner.
	Directed by Nikhil Advani, "Katti Batti" is considered to be Imran's comeback after the debacle of 2013 film "Gori Tere Pyaar Main".
	He will be seen portraying a nerd character and has been paired for the first time opposite "Queen" actress Kanagana.
	Produced by UTV Motion Pictures, "Katti Batti" is slated to release on September 18.

Aamir Khan excited for Imran's 'Katti Batti'

Actress Shruti Haasan has finished shooting for Tigmanshu Dhulia's upcoming friendship saga "Yaara", where she is playing a "poignant" role.
	The "Gabbar Is Back" actress took to twitter to make the announcement.
	"And it is a wrap on Yaara... Thankyou @dirtigmanshu for such a poignant character... It was wonderful to play her." she wrote.
	The 29-year-old actress will be seen alongside Vidyut Jamwal and Amit Sadh in the film.
	Directed by "Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster" fame director Dhulia, "Yaara" is an official remake of the 2011 French film "Les Lyonnais".

Shruti Haasan wraps up shooting 'Yaara'

Pop star Selena Gomez is the latest face of Pantene Hair Care.
	After teasing fans with an Instagram video and tweets, the 22-year-old singer revealed on Instagram that she'd be stepping up as the brand's spokesmodel, reported E!Online.
	"I am so happy to announce my new partnership with Pantene! #SelenaxPantene#strongisbeautiful @pantenehair," she wrote.
	"I've always loved using Pantene, so it's a dream come true to be the brand's newest ambassador. Not only because Pantene stands for strong, healthy hair but also because it encourages women to be their best selves," Gomez said in a statement.
	"I Want You To Know" singer has joined stars like Eva Longoria, Eva Mendez, Zooey Deschanel and Gisele Bundchen.
	In the new hair advertise, Gomez flaunts her tousled 'do while posing in a white dress. She's scored a number of fashion campaigns in the past, including Adidas, but this is the star's first ever beauty ad.

Selena Gomez new face of hair care brand

Kristen Stewart's mother Jules has denied a story published by a British celebrity gossip site that she confirmed her daughter was in a relationship with her personal assistant Alicia Cargile.
	Jules said she never discussed her daughter's love life during the Mirror interview with Sharon Feinstein, reported Us magazine.
	"I spoke to Sharon Feinstein about my film K-11 that has been put on display in the Hollywood Museum. It's currently there under the LGBT banner on the third floor.
	"She also asked me about my views on gay rights, which I was happy to express. Then we talked briefly about the fundraiser I am hosting for TheWolfConnection.Org. Never ever did we discuss Kristen!," she said.
	After noting that she is a "huge supporter of gay rights," she was asked if she knew Alicia whom the site claimed is Kristen's girlfriend.
	"I said, 'Yes, she's a lovely girl,'" Jules recalled.
	Previously, the Mirror reported that Jules "has given her blessing" to Kristen and Alicia's alleged ...

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