Christopher Lee, the prolific actor known for his villainous portrayals including Scaramanga in "James Bond" and evil wizard Saruman in "The Lord of the Rings", has died at the age of 93.
	Lee died on June 7 at Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London, after being hospitalised for respiratory problems and heart failure.
	The decision to release the news days after was based on his wife's desire to inform family members first. The couple had been married for over 50 years.
	The English-born actor, who made his name playing Dracula and Frankenstein in the Hammer horror films, appeared in more than 250 movies.
	His film career started in 1947 with a role in gothic romance "Corridor of Mirrors" but it was not until the late 50s, when Lee worked with Hammer, that he started gaining fame.
	His first role with the studio was "The Curse of Frankenstein" and it was the first of 20 films that he made with Peter Cushing, who also became a close friend.
	Lee's most famous role for Hammer was ...

'Dracula' Christopher Lee passes away

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Screen legend Christopher Lee, best known for his roles including Dracula and Saruman in the "Lord of the Rings" franchise, has died after being hospitalised for respiratory problems and heart failure.
	He was 93.
	The veteran actor passed away on June 7 morning at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, British media reported today.
	The decision to release the news days after was based on his wife's desire to inform family members first. The couple had been married for over 50 years.
	His film career started in 1947 with a role in gothic romance "Corridor of Mirrors" but it was not until the late 50s, when Lee worked with Hammer, that he started gaining fame.
	His first role with the studio was "The Curse of Frankenstein" and it was the first of 20 films that he made with Peter Cushing, who also became a close friend.
	Lee's most famous role for Hammer was playing Dracula, a role which became one of his most widely recognised although the actor was not pleased with how the ...

Christopher Lee dies at the age of 93

Superstar Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma and director Rajkumar Hirani, whose film "PK" recently grossed 100 million yuan (USD 16.70 million) in China, celebrated the movie's success with other Bollywood stars.

Aamir, Anushka celebrate 'PK's China success

Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino has reportedly split from his Argentinian girlfriend Lucila Sola.
	The 75-year-old star and the 36-year-old actress have gone their separate ways after four years together following a series of rows, reported the Washington Post.
	"They are so close but it wasn't meant to be. They're both dedicated to their craft so sustaining a relationship was always going to be tough," a source said.
	The superstar has never been married, but hinted in March that he was willing to tie the knot with Lucila, despite there being a 39-year age gap between the pair.
	 "I never say never. It's possible," the source added.

Al Pacino splits from Lucila Sola?

Actor-director Justin Theroux has revealed he "made a lot of mistakes" when he was younger.
	According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Leftovers" star, who is engaged to Jennifer Aniston, said he deeply regrets some of the acting roles he opted in the past and "wanted to hang" himself on the set of an unnamed crime series.
	"I have definitely made mistakes when people say, 'You should do this,' or 'This is a great director. I know the part's not what you want, but you should do that.' I have rued many days on set where I have been like, 'Why did I say yes to this?'
	"I made a lot of mistakes as a younger actor, signing up for plays I'm stuck doing for six months. I've been in many sad situations." said, the 43-year-old actor
	The actor spoke at length about his worst job in Hollywood.
	"I did a television show a long time ago, like the early 90's, a cop procedural  and the volume of work that you had to do to do was just crushing. I wanted to hang myself" he said.

I wanted to hang myself: Justin Theroux

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch will reportedly receive 'Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire' (CBE) honour during the Queen's birthday honours.
	The "Sherlock" actor will be given the honour, which is one rank below a knighthood, for his services to drama despite being just 38-year-old, reported Metro.
	"Benedict is clearly very talented but a CBE is normally for those coming towards the end of their careers," a source said.
	Although private and government nominations are ruled upon by a selection committee, some believe Benedict, who is expecting his first child with wife Sophie Hunter, is lucky to be recognised at such a young age.
	The "Imitation Game" star, who missed out on the best actor Oscar to fellow British star Eddie Redmayne, learned of the nomination weeks ago and has already agreed to accept it.
	The awards will be officially announced on Friday night.

Benedict Cumberbatch to receive CBE

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian's famous selfie pose will be immortalised at Madame Tussauds London.
	The figure will not only be true to form - with its arm extended and a trademark pout on its lips - but will also be a fully immersive experience, reported People Magazine.
	"Kim's figure will be holding a functioning mobile phone so guests can really step right into her selfie," said Edward Fuller, General Manager of Madame Tussauds London.
	"All they need to do is make sure their pouts measure up and press the button. They can then be the proud owners of their very own 'Kim Kardashian' selfie, as well as taking their own versions with their own phones," he added.
	The display will also be in "Keeping with Kardashian's" three-image rule, which dictates you should never take more than three images in the same location - the figure will be in front of a constantly changing backdrop.

Kim Kardashian's selfie pose to feature at Madame Tussauds

Actress Deepika Padukone, who has become a board member of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) film festival, says it is a great platform to nurture fresh talent.
	Deepika, 29, joins filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Farhan Akhtar and Karan Johar, among others on the board of trustees of the MAMI film festival.
	"MAMI is India's leading film festival and I am proud to be on its board. It's a wonderful space to discover and nurture fresh talent, build audiences and interact with other talents from across the world," Deepika said.
	Last year, the Mumbai Film Festival faced a lot of hurdles to gather funds. Many prominent personalities had donated substantial amounts for staging the event.
	Along with Chairperson Kiran Rao and festival director, Anupama Chopra, other members of the new board of trustees are Vikramaditya Motwane, Riteish Deshmukh, Anand Mahindra, Chairman and MD, Mahindra Group, Ajay Bijli, Chairman and MD, PVR Pvt Ltd and Siddharth Roy Kapur, MD, Disney.
	This year, ..

MAMI fest wonderful space to discover fresh talent: Deepika

Widely acclaimed actor Saswata Chatterjee now dons the glove of a pick pocket, who is a topper in an institute dealing in crime, in Bengali flick Mon Churi.
	"There had been films in Hindi like Ram Jaane and Shah Rukh Khan was in his elements with his typical mannerism in the role of a gangster. I had always yearned to do such hardcore criminal's roles other than suave serial killers with a comic touch which were not coming. Perhaps we were too serious about ourselves," Saswata told PTI on the sets of the film where he shares screen space with Tollywood comedy king Kharaj Mukherjee.
	Kharaj acts as the Principal of the said institute.
	In 'Ram Jaane' Shah Rukh Khan essays a gangster who has been familiarized to the crime world through para dons as an abandoned child..
	"Like Ram Jaane, Mon Churi also looks at the seamier (darker) sides of life and encapsulates the story of human beings who live on the fringes of society. But the plots are different," Saswata said.
	About the reason ...

Saswata enacting pick pocket institute's topper's role

Oscar-winning producer Robert Chartoff has died after battling cancer. He was 81.
	Chartoff whose partnership with Irwin Winkler created classic films such as "Rocky" and "Raging Bull", passed away on Wednesday at his home in Santa Monica, California following a battle with pancreatic cancer, reported Variety.
	The producing duo founded Chartoff-Winkler Productions in the late 1960s, and together churned out more than 25 feature films, including boxing classic "Rocky", which earned them the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1976.
	They also received Best Picture nominations for Robert De Niro's "Raging Bull" and astronaut drama "The Right Stuff".
	The duo's other credits include "Point Blank", "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" and "The Gambler".
	Throughout the years, Chartoff and Winkler earned an impressive 12 Oscars and 40 nominations, but in 1985, Chartoff-Winkler Productions dissolved.
	Chartoff went on to produce films without his partner, including "Beer", "Straight Talk", "In ..

Producer Robert Chartoff dies

Late qawwali virtuoso Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's father wanted him to become a doctor but fate had destined otherwise for the singer who went on to receive phenomenal acclaim across the world.
	An English translation of "Nusrat: The Voice of Faith" by French author Pierre-Alain Baud traces the life of a man who single handedly made qawwali, the devotional music of the sufis, a global passion.
	Nusrat, in the author's words, the result of "generous exchanges interrupted by unexpected vocal demonstrations, stunning silences, fiery looks and the magic of his personality, so close yet constantly eluding us."
	Baud had access to the singer for over a decade. He was overcome with emotion when he heard Nusrat during his first concert in France in 1985. The author often travelled with the artist and helped organise numerous shows for him all over the world till his untimely death in 1997.
	Translated from French by Renuka George and published by HarperCollins India, the tome introduces readers ..

Maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's story retold by French author

American supermodel-actress Cindy Crawford is set to visit India later this month to celebrate her 20-year association with a luxury watch brand.
	Crawford, 49, who is the ambassador of OMEGA, last visited India in 1998, and is excited for her return after nearly two decades.
	She will launch the new OMEGA Constellation 'Pluma' Collection here.
	"Coming to an OMEGA event like this is always like visiting family or old friends. I have particularly fond memories of riding elephants in India, and I look forward to reconnecting with this wonderful country.
	"It's also a pleasure to introduce the new Constellation collection which holds a special place in my time with OMEGA," said Crawford, who last visited India in 1998.

Cindy Crawford to visit India

"Avatar" actress Zoe Saldana has responded to the buzz surrounding her husband's decision to take on her last name.
	The 36-year-old actress revealed to InStyle Magazine this month that she had tried to talk her partner, Marco Perego, 36, out of taking her surname over fears he would be 'emasculated' by his Latin community of men.
	While Marco, an Italian artist who married Saldana in 2013, replied that he didn't care, but it seemed the rest of the world did, as the couple's revelation has become a hot topic over the last few days, prompting her response on Facebook, reported Grazia Daily.
	"Fathers, sons, brothers, men everywhere: Your legacy will not perish if you take your partner's surname, or she keeps hers. I've been made aware that a comment I made regarding my marriage has garnered some attention," Saldana posted on Facebook.
	"I felt proud that my husband decided to take my last name as his own... And I his...He also asked me, 'Why not? What are you so afraid of?' And it made 

Why is it shocking?: Saldana on husband taking her last name

Choreographer-director Remo D'Souza has expressed a desire to make his dream project - a period drama film - with Hrithik Roshan.

Remo D'Souza wants to direct Hrithik in his 'dream project'

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus has sold her Toluca Lake family home.
	According to the Los Angeles Times, Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia Cyrus, parents of the 22-year-old former Disney star, bought the house in 2007.
	The Cyrus family originally bought the home for USD 5.838 million. Miley put it on the market in January for USD 5.995 million, and it sold for USD 6 million.
	The home, protected by hedges and privacy walls, boasts six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms. Amenities include a library, spacious outdoor patio, 21-foot-high entry, home theatre, guitar display room and skateboard ramp.
	Last month, the "Wrecking Ball" singer bought a 5.5-acre horse ranch for USD 4 million.

Miley Cyrus sells family home in Toluca Lake

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio was photographed kissing model Kelly Rohrbach during a bike ride in New York City.
	The 40-year-old actor and Rohrbach, 25, who were riding their bikes together, stopped at a street light to share a kiss before continuing the bike ride, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The "Titanic" actor sported a casual outfit, including gray T-shirt, brown pants and dark cap during the ride, while the Sports Illustrated model wore white short pants and cream sleeveless top, pulling her hair into ponytail.
	The couple was first rumoured dating back in April when they were spotted getting cozy at a club.
	Prior to Rohrbach, DiCaprio dated Toni Garrn, with whom he split after he was reported leaving a Miami nightclub with 20 women.

Leonardo DiCaprio spotted kissing Kelly Rohrbach

Former "Spice Girl" Victoria Beckham has auctioned 25 hand-picked outfits from her daughter Harper's wardrobe for charity.
	The 41-year-old pop star-turned-fashion guru herself put together the individual outfits, which consist of designer labels such as Chloe, Ralph Lauren, Gucci and Marc Jacobs and will start at 250 pounds per dress and shoes combo and 500 pounds for a complete outfit, reported Contactmusic.
	All of the proceeds from the sale will go towards Save The Children's work, which is aimed at eradicating childhood deaths from preventable causes by 2030.
	"As a mother, I passionately believe that all children, wherever they live, have the right to a happy, healthy life. Everyone out there can do their part by purchasing or donating, ensuring children all around the world have the opportunity of a brighter future," she said in a statement.

Victoria Beckham donates daughter's clothes to charity

Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra

The much-awaited trailer of Akshay Kumar-Sidharth Malhotra starrer action-drama "Brothers" showcases a clash between the two actors, who play siblings in the film.

'Brothers' trailer sees Akshay vs Sidharth

Pop star Britney Spears has chopped off her usual long blonde locks into above-the-shoulder cut with few bangs flowing past her eyes.
	The 33-year-old "Toxic" hitmaker took to Instagram to show off her new bob haircut, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"My new haircut," she wrote alongside a selfie taken in a dimly lit room.
	Spears is currently on a break from her Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
	The "Pretty Girls" singer performed her final "Piece of Me" show back in May and is scheduled to return to the stage in early August.

Britney Spears debuts new Haircut on Instagram

Filmmaker Karan Johar, who has once again teamed up with director Karan Malhotra for their upcoming film "Brothers", said he is incapable of helming such a film.

I am incapable of directing 'Brothers': Karan Johar

Superstar Akshay Kumar, who will be seen sharing screen space with Sidharth Malhotra in "Brothers", is all praise for the young actor.

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