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

Sidharth has worked hard for 'Brothers': Akshay

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Singer Carrie Underwood came out on top at the 2015 CMT Music Awards after winning three trophies.
	The country star made her first public appearance at the US TV network's annual prize-giving since giving birth to her first child, son Isaiah, in February , and her return proved triumphant, as she earned three awards, including Video of the Year for Something in the Water, reported E! online.
	Upon winning her second honour for Female Video of the Year for the same video, Underwood said, "This is my first show since little Isaiah has been in the world. He's probably napping on the bus right now, but I should definitely say that he has already inspired me so much, as well as my husband Mike (Fisher). Thank you guys!"
	Underwood, who took the stage to perform her song "Little Toy Guns" for the first time on TV, also earned the Collaborative Video of the Year prize for her duet, "Somethin' Bad", with Miranda Lambert.
	Meanwhile, Luke Bryan claimed Male Video of the Year for "Play It ...

Carrie Underwood sweeps CMT Music Awards

Actor Sidharth Malhotra says he was nervous to work with action hero Akshay Kumar in their upcoming film "Brothers".

I was nervous to work with Akshay in 'Brothers': Sidharth

Walt Disney Animation has released the first look of its upcoming animated film "Zootopia."
	The first image of the buddy-cop movie, directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore (of "Wreck It Ralph" fame), features the sly fox tripping the self-righteous rabbit, reported Variety.
	"Zootopia", which Disney-Pixar CCO John Lasseter described as "classically Disney" at the Cannes Film Festival last month, pairs a con-artist fox (voiced by Jason Bateman) with a bunny cop (Ginnifer Goodwin).
	The two animals team up to crack a missing mammal case.
	"Zootopia" hits theatres on March 4, 2016.

First look of Disney's 'Zootopia' released

"Selma" stars Oprah Winfrey and David Oyelowo are in talks with Disney to produce a new movie "The Water Man".
	If the deal is sealed, Oyelowo will also star in the movie as Amos. The project is written by newbie writer Emily Needell, reported Deadline.
	"The Water Man" centres on a precocious young boy named Gunner who, in order to save his sick mother, runs away from home to find a magical figure called "The Water Man", who has been rumoured to be able to cheat death.
	Winfrey produced and co-starred Oyelowo in "Selma", which was nominated for Oscars' best picture and took home best original song award.

Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo to produce Disney movie?

The next season of "Game of Thrones" will reportedly be partially shot in Croatia.
	Croatian media quoted local entrepreneurship and trade minister Gordan Maras as saying that HBO will invest over 8 million euros in Game of Thrones' next two seasons' production in Croatia.
	HBO, however, said locations for the season six and beyond are still being scouted, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"Locations for season 6 and seasons beyond are still being scouted, and incentive applications will follow naturally from those decisions when they're made," an HBO spokesperson said.
	"Game of Thrones" was one of the first projects to benefit from Croatia's cash rebate scheme, adopted in 2012, which guarantees the return of up to 20 per cent of projects' qualifying expenditure.
	HBO has earlier filmed the series in Dubrovnik, as well as in the Dalmatian city of Split, in Klis and Sibenik.

'Game of Thrones' to shoot in Croatia for season six?

DJ and music producer David Guetta will write and produce the anthem for UEFA EURO 2016.
	The 47-year-old star will perform during the opening ceremony of the football tournament at Stade de France in Paris on June 10 2016, reported Daily Mirror.
	"Secrets out then. I am the musical ambassador for UEFA Euro 2016. @uefaeuro bring it on!" Guetta posted on twitter.
	"It is incredibly exciting ... To be part of this huge football tournament in my home country. Music and football go hand in hand when it comes to celebration and enjoyment and I want to help to make this EURO the biggest and most memorable yet," he later added in a statement.
	Besides creating the official song, the "Titanium" hitmaker - who released his sixth album, "Listen", last year - will develop the musical identity for the competition, including in-stadia audio and global broadcast sequences.
	Guetta, who will also play a free concert at the Champ Mars in Paris on the eve of the tournament on June 9 2016, added, "We ..

David Guetta to produce UEFA EURO 2016 anthem

Singer Gwen Stefani will is returning as a coach on "The Voice", replacing Christina Aguilera for its ninth seasosn.
	Stefani, 45, be joined by returning coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Pharrell Williams. Carson Daly will be back as host, reported Variety.
 	"The expertise and camaraderie of this panel will provide an immeasurable experience for the artists and must-see entertainment for all who are watching",said Paul Telegdy, President of alternative and latenight programming for NBC entertainment.
	Stefani made her debut on season seven, along with Pharrell, who's been in every season since. Season nine marks Stefani's second and Pharrell's third round.
	Levine and Shelton have been staples throughout the entire eight-season run.
	"The Voice" returns this September.

Gwen Stefani will return as coach to 'The Voice'

American rapper Rick Ross has reportedly been arrested in Georgia for possession of marijuana in his car.
	Fayette County Sherriff's Office spokesman J Allen Stevens said that Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts, had been processed and placed in the county jail, reported Billboard.
	Stevens said that an officer stopped Ross and a passenger in his Bentley because the windows were tinted too darkly and infringed regulations.
	The officer then "identified marijuana in his vehicle" because of the smell and arrested them, Ross having given consent for a deputy to search the car, Sherriff Barry H Babb later told CNN.
	The Sherriff's Office also said that Ross had been "very co-operative" throughout the process and did not appear to be under the influence.
	He has been charged with misdemeanour marijuana possession and a traffic violation. Because of the minor nature of the incident, Ross may make bail easily.
	Ross, 39, was previously arrested in June 2014 in North Carolina, ...

Rick Ross arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession

Supermodel-actress Cara Delevingne is reportedly engaged to her girlfriend Annie Clark, aka St Vincent.
	The couple sparked engagement speculations after the musician posted an image of marriage proposal on Instagram, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The picture of the handwritten proposal features a message that read, "Marry Me Annie Clark." Vincent simply wrote, "Ok," alongside the snapshot. However, it's not clear yet whether the message is a serious request or just a note.
	The couple, who reportedly has been dating since December 2014, has frequently spent time together. Last month, they were seen partying together at the De Grisogono "Divine in Cannes" dinner party hosted by the Swiss luxury jeweller.
	Following the party, the pair spent a night having a dinner date at Tetou restaurant in Antibes, France.
	More recently, the twosome were spotted holding hands while heading to their cozy dinner at Nobu after attending fashion event in New York.

Cara Delevingne engaged to St Vincent?

British funnyman Russell Brand is all set to perform in India for the first time as a part of the 2015 edition of the Comedy Central Chuckle Festival.
	The 40-year-old actor-comedian, who had a lavish wedding with pop star and former wife Katy Perry in Rajasthan in 2010, will be performing in three Indian cities including Delhi (June 26) Bengaluru (June 27) and Mumbai (June 28).
	"I love India very much. I am excited to be coming to the country I have so many happy memories. Plus I got married there... I am honoured to be performing at the Chuckle Festival. Namaste...," Brand, who has been to the country thrice, said in a statement.
	Best known for his satire, whimsy and observational fun, Brand has also acted in films like "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", "Get Him to the Greek" and voiced the character of Dr Nefario in "Despicable Me 1" and it's sequel.
	The second edition of the Chuckle Festival, a destination venue for world-class comedy, is presented by Live Viacom 18.
	Popular ...

Russell Brand to perform in India

Ridley Scott's much-awaited upcoming drama "The Martian", which was originally slated for November 25 release, has been preponed to October 2.
	Fox has swapped dates of "The Martian" and "Victor Frankenstein", which will now open on Novemvber 25, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	While "The Martian" stars Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain, "Victor Frankenstein" will see James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe in lead roles.
	"The Martian" will see competition from Warner Bros' Peter Pan film, titled "Pan" and Universal's "Steve Jobs" - both will open a week later.

Fox moves Ridley Scott's 'The Martian' to October

Actor Chris Hemsworth will be seen in the role of a receptionist in the upcoming all-female reboot of classic supernatural comedy franchise "Ghostbusters".
	The 31-year-old "Thor" star takes over from the role originated by actress Annie Potts in the original 1984 film, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon are starring as the ghost-hunting foursome in the movie.
	The film is being directed by Paul Feig and scheduled for a July 22, 2016 release.

Chris Hemsworth joins "Ghostbusters" reboot

After "Mary Kom", based on the famous Olympian's life, captured the imagination of cine-goers, a movie partly based on the life of Asian Games gold medalist Pinki Pramanik, recently hit theatres.
	Director Raja Banerjee, who has made debut with "She", said that it is a blend of fact and fiction, though not necessarily in equal measure, and he named the protagonist accordingly as Rinki.
	There are some similarities with Pramanik's life. The real life athlete considers sprint to be her life. It is the same for Rinki, Banerjee told PTI.
	"I had spoken to the athletics fraternity in the state and some office-bearers of the state Olympic body as well to get the facts, besides sourcing materials from newspaper reports and TV interviews," he said.
	Pramanik, 29, was earlier accused of rape by her live-in partner, who accused her of being a man.
	The former athlete was arrested and had to undergo a gender determination test. Last year, the Calcutta High Court dropped all charges against ...

Film loosely based on sprinter Pinki Pramanik hits screens

Having starred in issue-based and feel-good films lately, actor Rajkumar Rao says agreeing to play an abusive husband in his upcoming film "Hamari Adhuri Kahani" was not an easy decision to make.
	The 30-year-old National Award-winning actor said the film's writer Mahesh Bhatt, who approached him during the making of "CityLights", had a big hand in convincing him to join the Mohit Suri-directed project.
	"My character is not a violent guy, he represents a part of society, where men treat women as their property and want them to be submissive. Bhatt saab told me about this idea while I was doing 'CityLights'.
	"Then I read the script. I was a little apprehensive as this is something I have not done before - the maturity level, the understanding of the character was something else. I was not sure if I will be able to pull it off but Bhatt saab kind of convinced me. And then there is Mohit Suri, so I was happy to come on board," Rajkumar told PTI.
	"Hamari Adhuri Kahani" also stars ...

Was hesitant about 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani': Rajkumar Rao

"Glee" star Naya Rivera is penning her first tell-all memoir titled "Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up".
	Announcing her upcoming project via Twitter, the 28-year-old actress promised her fans that the book would be released next year in spring.
	"Can't wait until next spring! So many juicy stories about my life. Glee, guys, growing up & much more. #sorrynotsorry," Rivera wrote on the social media.
	She added a screenshot of an article about her book deal announcement alongside the message.
	"Sorry Not Sorry" will chronicle Rivera's story of her early days as a child star when she appeared on "Family Matters" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" in the 1990s.
	The book will also depict the actress' off-screen struggles before landing her role as Santana Lopez on FOX's hit "Glee".

Naya Rivera writing memoir

"The Founder", an upcoming biopic on McDonald's mastermind Ray Kroc, will showcase the dark side of the franchise, says actress-filmmaker Laura Dern.
	The "Jurassic Park" star, who will play Kroc's (Michael Keaton) first wife Ethel, insists the film will be a "true depiction" of the fast food franchise and "what it meant to Americans in really positive ways," reported E! Online.
	"I had a lot of curiosity about how we got here, we meaning Americans, in terms of the idea of the seemingly brilliant concept to serve 'unreal' food to make a lot of money and what it's done to America," Dern said.
	 The 48-year-old actress said she was interested in Kroc as an individual and "what gets sacrificed when greed is a priority or self-loathing in a way is a priority to his own life."
	Directed by "The Blind Side" helmer John Lee Hancock, "The Founder" also stars Linda Cardellini, Nick Offerman and Patrick Wilson.

McDonald's movie will show dark side of the franchise

Pop star Rihanna and soccer player Karim Benzema were spotted leaving together from a party at West Hollywood's Hooray Henry's cocktail bar.
	The 27-year-old singer was pictured leaving almost at the same time as the Real Madrid striker, reported Ace Showbiz.
	As per an after-party video, the "Where Have You Been" singer stepped out from the bar first, followed by the 27-year-old soccer player.
	Although they left separately, the rumoured couple reportedly partied together, fuelling dating speculation.
	The pair's romance rumours emerged after they were spotted having super early breakfast last week.

Rihanna, Karim Benzema party together in LA

Actor-director Chris Evans is making a "secret Top Gear film" despite denying strong rumours that he will replace Jeremy Clarkson as presenter of the BBC motoring series.
	Evans, who was among the instant favourites to fill Clarkson's shoes, said he will soon be filming a "Top Gear sequence" with an independent production company, reported Independent online.
	When quizzed Evans on whether he had started to present Top Gear yet, Evans replied, "Not started yet, but we are doing a secret Top Gear film.

Chris Evans making secret 'Top Gear' film

"The Walking Dead" alum Jon Bernthal has landed a role on the second season of Netflix's "Daredevil".
	The 38-year-old actor will play the role of Marvel favorite the Punisher on the series starring Charlie Cox, said Hollywood Reporter.
	"Jon Bernthal brings an unmatched intensity to every role he takes on, with a potent blend of power, motivation and vulnerability that will connect with audiences," Jeph Loeb, Marvel head of TV said.
	While series regular and recurring details are still under wraps, Bernthal will have what is said to be a big presence on the series.
	The Punisher is an anti-hero-vigilante who employs murder, kidnapping, extortion, coercion, threats of violence, and torture in his war on crime.
	"Daredevil" returns to Netflix in 2016.

'Walking Dead' star to play the Punisher in 'Daredevil'

"Harry Potter" series' evil-wizard Voldemort is more famous than most of the Republican Presidential candidates.
	According to a poll by The Washington Post, the "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" scored better than many candidates.
	The poll compared the result of their survey, which measured the candidates favorability, with their own internet survey on famous Hollywood villains, including "The Terminator", "Darth Vader", Shark from "Jaws" and "Voldemort."
	While all the candidates received a negative approval rating, Voldemort had a higher rating than six Republicans, including Jeb Bush, son of former American President George HW Bush.
	The poll was topped by "The Terminator", followed by "Darth Vader" and "The Sharks", who received positive scores.

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