Singer George Michael has reportedly checked into a rehabilitation centre in Switzerland following a battle with substance abuse.
	The 51-year-old star has apparently entered the facility because he was smoking "as many as 25 joints a day" before deciding to seek help at the Kusnacht Practice, reported Daily Mirror.
	The "Faith" hitmaker had previously said a series of health scares and trouble with the law had convinced him to quit using the drug.
	"I decided to change my life and I haven't touched it."
	The treatment reportedly costs around 100,000 euros and has previously been sought by other famous names, including designer John Galiano.

George Michael checks into rehab for substance abuse?

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Singer Demi Lovato has been tapped to voice Smurfette, replacing pop star Katy Perry, who got the role in the previous two films.
	The new Smurf movie, "Get Smurfy", has revealed the voice cast along with the synopsis, release date, and first image from the upcoming animated film. The announcement was made to celebrate Global Smurfs Day on Sunday, June 14, reported Aceshowbiz.
	Unlike the previous films, which were a mix of live action and computer animation, this new one directed by Kelly Asbury will be fully computer-animated reboot.
	"The continued popularity of the Smurfs is unmistakable, and this new outing will return them to the fully animated world that launched them," the director said.
	The new film will follow Smurfette and her fellow blue creatures as they search the Enchanted Forest for the fabled Smurfs village. It will answer some long-held questions about the Smurfs, including why there's only one girl among them.
	Rainn Wilson and Mandy Patinkin also join the voice ...

Lovato replaces Perry as voice of Smurfette in 'Get Smurfy'

MC Supreme, the '90s rapper best known for his single "Black in America", was killed in a car crash in Malibu on Saturday. He was 47.
	Dewayne Lawrence Coleman, known under the stage name of MC Supreme, was sitting with a woman in his parked Honda Civic along Pacific Coast Highway when a pickup truck slammed into his vehicle on Saturday morning, reported Variety.
	Coleman was pronounced dead at the scene and the female passenger was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries.
	After hitting Coleman's car, the pickup truck flipped over and struck another parked vehicle. The two people inside that vehicle were not injured.
	The driver of the pickup truck, identified as 34-year-old Philip Torres II, sustained minor injuries and was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and DUI. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
	Coleman was best known for his song "Black in America" in 1990 on the compilation album "We're All in the Same Gang." It also contained the ...

Rapper MC Supreme killed in car crash

The first teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated animation "Kung Fu Panda 3" has arrived.
	Although the trailer is in Chinese, fans still can enjoy several scenes of the movie which reveal some new characters and give a look at the Furious Five, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The trailer opens with Master Shifu seemingly warning the Furious Five that there will be a war. It continues with scene where the main villain, Kai aka The Collector, smirks.
	Kai has an enormous body with evil spirit that goes around stealing the powers of other kung fu masters.
	It also shows the Furious Five fighting with other enemies on the roof of a building as well as features Mei Mei, the female panda who is rumoured to be Po's love interest. At the end of the trailer, Kai is seen destroying a Chinese building with a huge statue.
	According to the official synopsis, "when Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda ..

'Kung Fu Panda 3' first teaser reveals villain Kai

"Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara celebrated the first anniversary of being together with her fiance Joe Manganiello.
	The 42-year-old actress took to Instagram to mark their anniversary by sharing a photo of the couple, reported Ace Showbiz.
	In the photo, Vergara donned a yellow printed dress while Manganiello sported a printed black shirt.
	The "Hot Pursuit" actress wrapped her hands on her beau shoulder, while the "Magic Mike XXL" actor wrapped his hands on her waist.
	"Happy 1st Anniversary love of my life!!! Never been so happy!!#lucky @joemanganiello," she wrote along with heart emojis.
	Just last week, Vergara revealed that her wedding to Manganiello would happen soon.
	Vergara and Manganiello, who got engaged on Christmas Day in 2014, celebrated their engagement with family and friends at the Soho House in West Hollywood in early May. At that time, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a toast to the couple.

Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello celebrate first anniversary

The first trailer for historical drama "Queen of the Desert" gives a glimpse at the relationship between the characters played by Robert Pattinson and Nicole Kidman.
	Pattinson plays Lawrence of Arabia and Kidman portrays Gertrude Bell, an explorer who helped establish the countries of Iraq and Jordan, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Also starring James Franco and Damian Lewis, "Queen of the Desert" premiered at Berlin International Film Festival and is expected to hit US theatres later this year.
	Gertrude Bell played a decisive role around 1920 in setting the course for the new political order in the Middle East.
	She contributed to defining the new borders in the region after the First World War.

Pattinson-Kidman's 'Queen of the Desert' trailer out

Actor Randeep Hooda is currently shooting Deepak Tijori's directorial venture "Do Lafzon Ki Kahani" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
	The 38-year-old actor will be seen romancing "Singham" actress Kajal Aggarwal in the love story.
	"Love is in the air.. The gorgeous & talented #KajalAggarwal  .. Kuala Lampur.. Do Lafzon Ki Kahani.. #DLKK," Hooda posted on Twitter.
	The actor was last seen in 2014 film "Ungli".
	Hooda's "Main aur Charles", which is inspired by the notorious case of celebrity prisoner, Charles Shobhraj, will hit theatres this year.

Randeep Hooda in Kuala Lumpur for 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani' shoot

The Los Angeles Gay Pride parade got a dose of "Magic Mike" stars Channing Tatum and Matthew Bomer.
	The actors rode the movie-themed float in West Hollywood and danced to Ginuwine's hit "Pony" to support the event and promote "Magic Mike XXL" which is due July 1, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Both the actors dressed casually in a white t-shirts and shorts.
	Tatum completed his look with a rainbow bandana and handband.
	They were joined by Adam Rodriguez and several shirtless men, who showed off some dance moves on the stage.
	Last week, Tatum, 35, made a surprise appearance at a racy Las Vegas show at Caesars Palace and showed off his "Magic Mike" moves.

Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer dance at Gay Pride Parade

Pop star Taylor Swift threw a baby shower for her best friend Jaime King.
	The "Shake It Off" hitmaker took to Twitter and Instagram to share photos from the celebration. She brought her other friends, including Sarah Hyland, Gigi Hadid, Serayah, HAIM and Hailee Steinfeld, to the bash, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Swift, 25, shared a photo collage of her, Jaime, Gigi and Alana Haim funnily posing in a photo booth.
	The "Blank Space" songstress wore a black hat, a white sleeveless top, and skirt and carried a drink and a black fur fan.
	Jaime donned a printed dress with a white fur on her neck.
	Gigi sported a nude-coloured dress while carrying a red fur fan while Alana wore a black hat and a big polka bow.
	Jaime thanked Swift in an Instagram post, writing, "How can I put this into words... @taylorswift is not only going to be an exquisite Godmother but one of the best friends one could ask for. Thank you Tay for throwing me such an insanely beautiful baby shower. Less then 12 hours after ..

Taylor Swift hosts Jaime King's baby shower

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl was spotted walking on crutches when leaving his hotel in London.
	The 46-year-old singer wore a checkered blue shirt, black pants and a grey cast on his right leg. One man could be seen watching Grohl making his way to a black car, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Grohl injured his leg after falling off stage during Foo Fighters' live performance in Gothenburg, Sweden on Friday.
	A statement on the band's website read, "As witnessed by tens of thousands in attendance at Foo Fighters' June 12 show at Ullevi Stadium, Dave Grohl took a nasty spill during the second song of the set."
	"With the help of on-site medical staff who patched him up temporarily, Dave was able to rejoin the band to complete that performance. While the full extent of Dave's injuries are still being determined, it was confirmed at a post-show hospital visit that he sustained at least one fracture."
	Following the incident, Foo Fighters had to cancel two of their scheduled concerts in order ..

Dave Grohl resurfaces with crutches after leg injury in Sweden

Actor Chris Pratt is expected to return for the second "Jurassic World" movie.
	The 35-year-old actor is currently starring in the film, which has topped this weekend box office, grossing an amazing USD 204.6 million on its debut weekend, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	When asked if he will be back for the sequel, the actor replied, "I am," before adding with his usual sense of humour, "They have me for I think 38 movies or something."
	Pratt also talked about his childhood love for the franchise.
	"I was 13. It started when I saw the movie trailer on TV. I was like, 'Oh my god, I have to see that!' I saw it on opening weekend twice. It just captured my imagination and swept me up."
	That's why he said working with Steven Spielberg is a big deal for him.
	"Working with him and having him be a peer now is pretty remarkable. He's a guy who's an icon. I was never a film buff as a kid. I liked to entertain people and I liked comedy and I liked to escape with a movie now and then, but I ..

Chris Pratt to return for 'Jurassic World' sequel

It was not easy for Amit Sadh to be a part of Tigmanshu Dhulia's upcoming friendship drama "Yaara" as the actor says he had to undergo a rigorous weight training regime to fit into the role of a gangster.
	Amit, 32, said in the film his character goes through a transition from a young adult to an aged man.
	"It was a challenging role to play. The character starts from 25 and goes through till he turns 50-year-old. I had to gain and lose weight to don the transition in my role. My director Tigmanshu Dhulia helped me a lot to understand the role. He is a great director and is known for making people act," Amit told PTI.
	The actor, who recently wrapped up the shooting of the film, said "Yaara" is a period drama that travels to the time period of 1975 to the current day.
	"I have finished my leg of shooting schedule. It's a gangster film in the backdrop of friendship. It is also a period drama, which starts from 1975 and transcends into today's time," she said.
	The film stars Vidyut ...

My role in 'Yaara' is challenging: Amit Sadh

Hollywood star Halle Berry has revealed she sacrifices sleep to be a working mother.
	Mother of daughter Nahla, seven and 20-month-old Maceo, the "Extant" actress agreed that it is "not easy" juggling her personal and professional lives so she does not always get as much rest as she would like, reported HELLO! magazine.
	"It is not easy I can tell you. I just fore go sleep most days. It is exciting though.
	"Being a mother of two kids, I wanted to find work where I do not have to travel so much any more", she said.
	The 48-year-old actress began work on "Extant" shortly after Maceo was born and she admits she was unprepared for how busy she would be shooting a TV series rather than a movie.
	The "Monster's Ball" star feels more "complete" since having children.
	"(Parenthood) has made me more complete as a person, no question about it.
	"You are responsible not just for you, but for the well-being of your children. It is a huge undertaking, but it is the most rewarding thing I have ...

Halle Berry explains troubles of being a working mother

Actress Rachel McAdams had a "wonderful experience" working with James Franco on "Everything Will Be Fine".
	The 36-year-old actress wanted to work with the actor for some time and was delighted to be cast alongside him in "Everything Will Be Fine", reported LOOK magazine.
	"He is so easy to work with. Even though he plays a man who is haunted by his past, he was light-hearted on the set.
	"I have wanted to work with him for a long time. It was a wonderful experience," she said.
	Talking about her criteria for choosing her projects, McAdams said she would consider "almost anything" if she likes the writing and the people involved with the production.
	"I judge projects by the people involved and the quality of the writing," said, "The Notebook" actress.

I enjoyed working with James Franco: Rachel McAdams

One Direction star Harry Styles was seen cuddling up with 'Victoria's Secret' model, Sara Samaio, outside a hotel in New York.
	The pair was caught sharing a cuddle and a kiss, reported Ok! magazine.
	According to the reports, Styles, 21, had been partying with a group of friends but seemed very friendly with Samaio.
	The duo appeared to share a great chemistry as they hugged and kissed each other when she left.
	Samaio, 23, is said to be friends with Styles' ex, Taylor Swift and another Victoria's Secret model, Nadine Leopold, who has also been romantically linked to the musician.

Harry Styles spotted with Victoria's Secret model

Actor Finn Wittrock is excited about pop star Lady Gaga's special appearance on the fifth season of "American Horror Story".
	Wittrock, who played psychopath Dandy on the fourth season, feels that 29-year-old Gaga is the perfect choice of the show, reported Variety.
	"I was like, 'Perfect!' Ryan (Murphy) always has a way of outdoing himself. It's hard to keep surprising people when each season is so surprising.
	"He very wisely makes a big awesome casting choice to get people intrigued. This was the epitome of that." he said
	The 30-year-old "Freak Show" actor thinks that the theatricality Gaga has is what is needed in the show.
	"The thing about (Lady Gaga), with her great theatricality and the gratuity of her own image, it actually makes a lot of sense for her to be on this show.
	"The show is heightened and gothic and that's sort of what she is. It's a good omen for the way the season will turnout," he added.

Finn Wittrock excited for Gaga's 'American Horror Story' role

Actress Kristen Stewart's mother is happy that her daughter is in a loving relationship and gives girlfriend Alicia Cargile her approval.
	The 25-year-old star, who previously dated her "Twilight" co-star Robert Pattinson for five years, was rumoured to be romancing her personal assistant Cargile for some time, and now her mother Jules has confirmed they are in a relationship, reported the Daily Mirror.
	"What's not to be accepting about her now having a girlfriend? She is happy. She is my daughter, I am just her mom so she knows I would accept her choices. I have met Kristen's new girlfriend, I like her. What is not to accept? She is a lovely girl," Jules, 55, said.
	Stewart's mother supports her daughter's right to choose who she falls in love with.
	 "I feel like people need to be free to love whoever they want. I accept my daughter loves women and men. It's ok to be who you are in my world. We all choose our friends so we should be free to choose our lovers," she said.

Kristen Stewart is happy with girlfriend

The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger reportedly flew his new girlfriend Melanie Hamrick 500 miles from New York to Ohio to join him on his gig.
	Jagger ,71, paid for Hamrick's flight from New York to Ohio just so she could watch him play at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus late last month, reported Contactmusic.
	Jagger, whose relationship with the 28-year-old ballerina came to light last June, also organised a chauffeur-driven vehicle to transport the brunette beauty to his hotel following the performance.
	While the couple have tried hard to keep their romance under wraps, it is thought the pair first met when Jagger performed in Tokyo last March just weeks before his then-girlfriend L'Wren Scott's death.

Mick Jagger flew girlfriend 500 miles to join him on tour

Singer-actress Nicole Scherzinger has reportedly been dropped by her record label.
	The 36-year-old singer is believed to have parted ways with RCA Records after experiencing a bad run of sales of her second solo album "Big Fat Lie" in the UK charts, reported Contactmusic.
	The former "X Factor" judge saw a series low in sales of singles released from the album.
	There are reports that the former Pussycat Doll is likely to be picked up by another label.
	Scherzinger is currently competing on TV series "I Can Do That", which challenges celebrities to show their hidden talents.

Nicole Scherzinger dropped by her record label

Actress Demi Moore reportedly wants to follow in daughter Rumer Willis' footsteps and compete on "Dancing With the Stars".
	The 52-year-old actress is reportedly eager to take to the dance-floor in a bid to revive her career, but her eldest daughter Rumer, who recently won the latest series, is said to be unhappy that she wants to follow in her footsteps, reported Star magazine.
	"She thinks 'DWTS' will reinvigorate her lagging career. Rumer doesn't get why her mom, who's already an A-list star, needs to try to outshine her," a source said.
	The "Joneses" actress is reportedly eager to be paired up with Rumer's former partner Val Chmerkovskiy, who helped her daughter take home the mirror ball trophy.
	"It's a little annoying for Rumer. But it is the first project she's seen her mom get excited about in years, and she wants her to be happy," the source said.

Demi Moore wants to participate on 'Dancing With Stars'?

Actress Amy Poehler is reportedly in talks to star with Will Ferrell in the comedy movie "The House".
	The 43-year-old actress will apparently play Ferrel's wife in the New Line comedy written by "Neighbors" writers Andrew J Cohen and Brendan O'Brien, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	The film would mark the first time the two have worked together since they faced off as rival ice skaters in the comedy "Blades of Glory."
	Directed by Cohen, "The House" centres on a married couple who lose their daughter's college fund and team up with their neighbours to start an illegal casino in the basement of their house to earn back the cash.
	The movie, which will be directed by Cohen, will start shooting from August in Los Angeles.

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