Actor Kunal Kemmu-starrer "Bhaag Johnny", directed by Shivam Nair of "Ahista Ahista" fame, will hit theatres on September 11 this year.
	The action-thriller, produced by T-Series, stars Kemmu, Zoa Morani and marks the debut of Iranian actress Mandana Karimi. It will also feature filmmaker Vikram Bhatt in a cameo role as a genie.
	The "Go Goa Gone" actor took to Twitter to announce the film's release date.
	"Happy to announce the release of #Bhaagjohnny it releases on the 11th of September 2015," the actor tweeted.
	The movie, which is about a man forced to lead dual lives, has music composed by Mithoon and Ankit Tiwari.

'Bhaag Johnny' to release on September 11

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Troubled star Amanda Bynes ahs been spotted for the first time in three months.
	The "Hairspray" actress was seen leaving Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood along with a female and a male companions, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Bynes, 29, opted for a chic look wearing a grey sweater with side slit, skin-tight leather pants, and black pumps. Her long blonde locks was styled in natural waves with her bangs in side-swept.
	The "Sydney White" actress completed her look with square sunglasses and a black-and-white shoulder bag.
	Her attorney David Esquibias gave update about her condition saying, "Amanda is doing great. She appreciates all of the love and support she receives from family, friends and fans."
	Bynes was previously seen in public in late January.
	In February, Amanda's conservatorship was extended until a hearing on June 23.

Amanda Bynes spotted for first time in three months

Hollywood star Bruce Willis has been signed on for the upcoming Chinese epic "The Bombing", which is about Japan's aerial bombardment of the southwestern city of Chongqing in World War II.
	Willis, 60, will be seen in the role of a flying instructor, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	He is joined by Asian stars including South Korea's Song Seung-heon, Hong Kong actors Nicholas Tse and William Chen, and Chinese actor Liu Ye in the 3D movie.
	Directed by Xiao Feng, the film started shooting last month and the "Die Hard" star has already shot key scenes in Xiangshan in China's Zhejiang province, according to Xiao's Sina Weibo microblog.
	The film is due for release early next year.
	On his website, Feng said the budget for the movie was USD 56.47 million. The timing of the film's release will coincide with events to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.
	Willis previously starred in "Looper", which was co-produced by Chinese-American production company DMG.

Bruce Willis stars in Chinese second world war film

National Award-winning actress Vidya Balan says she is not bothered by the number game in Bollywood and rather believes in giving her best to whatever she does.
	Vidya, 37, who is known as one of the most talented performers in the industry, faced the box office failure of her last few releases, "Ghanchakkar", "Bobby Jasoos" and "Shaadi Ke Side Effects" but the actress is not perturbed by it.
	"I don't see this as being at the top... I have never subscribed to this number and perception game. For me, I like to be at the top of my game at all times which means I want to do things to the best of my ability. Sometimes my films do well and sometimes they don't but I will give it my all," Vidya told PTI in an interview here.
	When asked about the competition from contemporaries like Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut, Vidya said she does not compare her work with others.
	"I am living in a world where it is all about me... I don't see anyone else in that world. I don't see it as these ...

Never subscribed to number game: Vidya Balan

Boy band One Direction is reportedly considering a break after completing its upcoming fifth album and a tour.
	While singer Harry Styles, 21, is keen to record a solo album, bandmate Louis Tomlinson, 23, wants to fulfill his dream of becoming an X Factor judge, reported the Daily Mirror.
	"The band is to go on a break after promoting the fifth album next year, possibly with a number of live tour dates around the world," a source said.
	Simon Cowell, who made the band on "X-Factor" in 2010, is keen to keep the band together for a long term and wants to give them time off so they come back stronger.
	Dismissing the apparent split of the band, a One Direction spokesperson said it was "all pure speculation and not based on any facts.

One Direction to take break from music next year?

Disney Pixar's new film "Inside Out", which premiered at the Cannes film festival this year, will pay tribute to movies like "UP", "Cars" and "Toy Story".
	The animated film, directed by Academy Award-winning director Pete Docter will have references to the married life scene from "Up", props from "Toy Story" and the San Francisco city cars will have bumper stickers from "Cars."
	The movie, which opened to good reviews at Cannes, traces the journey of Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco.
	Riley is then guided by her emotions - Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith).
	"The Emotions are kind of like the voices in our heads," Docter said in a statement.
	"When we were just getting started on this film, we looked around-at our kids, friends, co-workers-and we realized that everybody has a default temperament. We all go through periods of being happy or sad, but 

'Inside Out' pays tribute to Pixar's films

Karan Johar's long-delayed "Shuddhi" is finally moving ahead with Varun Dhawan but father David says his son can never be a substitute to Salman Khan, who was earlier supposed to play the lead role.
	"He can never replace Salman. He is a great actor and a very big star. Varun is like his younger brother and that's why he tweeted also. Salman loves him," David, who worked with the actor in "Partner", told PTI.
	Johar last month confirmed the new cast of his film. "Shuddhi" first went to Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Salman before Varun and Alia Bhatt came on board. Salman tweeted his approval and support for the "Badlapur" star after the casting news became public.
	David, on his part, is happy with the way his son's career is shaping up.
	"I just told him that it's a tough world and you have to work hard. All the credit goes to his sincerity and honesty. He gives his full effort to the films he does."
	The "Hero No 1" director is currently enjoying a small break from Bollywood ...

Varun can never replace Salman Khan: David Dhawan

Singer Justin Bieber has received "absolute discharge" after pleading guilty to simple assault and careless driving during an ATV-minivan incident involving ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez and two paparazzi.
	Bieber, 21, only has to pay a USD 750 fine without any jail time or probation, reported Los Angeles Times.
	Bieber's representatives did not immediately respond. A judge warned the pop star that the lesson in this case was to "think before you act in the future."
	Bieber was arrested in his native Canada last summer on suspicion of dangerous driving and assault after an ATV-minivan crash that police said turned physical, news reports said at the time.
	The dangerous driving charge was later dropped.
	His attorney, Brian Greenspan, had said that no one was injured in the incident and that a photographer later pleaded guilty to trespassing.

Justin Bieber pleads in ATV assault case, avoids jail time

Actor-rapper Ludacris and his wife Eudoxie Mbouguiyengue have welcomed their first child, daughter Cadence Gaelle.
	Mbouguiyengue made the announcement on Instagram, by posting a picture of the couple's dog wearing a balloon and looking out of the window in anticipation, reported E! Online.
	"She is here #blessed #grateful," the rapper's wife captioned the picture.
	The 37-year-old "Fast and Furious" actor posted a special 'Throwback Thursday' post with an image of his wife and her mother, saying Mbouguiyengue will now be switching places.
	"#tbt now @eudoxiee will be switching places. #blessings #love #life," he wrote.
	Gaelle means "a father's joy." Ludacris has two daughters from previous relationships, Cai, 18 months and Karma, 13.

Ludacris, wife welcome daughter Cadence Gaelle

Hollywood star Johnny Depp is has been announced as the new face of Christian Dior perfumes.
	The 51-year-old "Pirates of the Caribbean" star will be endorsing a perfume brand for the first time, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	The French fashion house released a swarthy portrait of the actor along with news that he will represent a new men's fragrance composed by its legendary perfumer Francois Demachy.
	The scent is set to be released in September with a worldwide campaign, coinciding with the release of his next film, "Black Mass.

Johnny Depp is Christian Dior's new face

"Mad Max: Fury Road" actress Zoe Kravitz is set to star in "Black Belle", which will be directed by Shana Betz.
	Kravitz, 26, daughter of rocker Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, will portray a gunslinging hit woman from the Old West in the upcoming film, reported Deadline.
	The gritty project, which is scheduled to begin this September, follows a loner bounty hunter who specializes in revenge killing who encounters a client with information about her mother's murderer.
	The film, produced by Chad Simpson and Mad Riot Entertainment, is set in the time just after the Civil War.

Zoe Kravitz to play gunslinger in 'Black Belle'

Director Josh Trank says he was not surprised by the speculations and scepticism following his departure from the upcoming "Star Wars" spin-off.
	The 31-year-old director, who was hired a year ago to helm the second in a series of planned standalone movies for Lucasfilm and Disney, said it was "the hardest decision," according to Hollywood Reporter.
	"It was the hardest decision I've ever had to make in my life," the director said.
	"I knew that this was going to be questioned and it was going to come under scepticism as to why I left Star Wars," Trank elaborated.
	Although an official statement framed his departure as a "personal decision", problems during the shoot for Trank's upcoming reboot of Fantastic Four for Fox and his "erratic" behavior were said to have elicited pause among Lucasfilm executives.
	Trank's "Fantastic Four" reboot hits theatres stateside on August 7.

'Star Wars' exit was the hardest decision: Josh Trank

Veteran actress Nichelle Nichols, who starred as communications officer Lt Uhura on the original "Star Trek" TV series back in the 1960s, has suffered a mild stroke.
	She suffered the stroke last night at her home in LA, according to a statement on her official Facebook page, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	"She is currently undergoing testing to determine how severe the stroke was. Please keep her in your thoughts," said her representative.
	Her "Star Trek" co-star George Takei has expressed his sympathy and support on Twitter.
	"We understand #NichelleNichols has been rushed to the hospital. We don't have any diagnosis on her condition but our thoughts are with her," he tweeted.

'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols suffers stroke

National Award-winning actres Vidya Balan is too much in love with herself to be bothered by the stiff competition from other leading ladies.
	Vidya, 37, who is revered as one of the most talented performers in the country, has failed to get the box-office ringing with the dismal performances of her last few releases, "Ghanchakkar", "Bobby Jasoos" and "Shaadi Ke Side Effects".
	At the same time, her contemporaries like Kangana Ranaut and Deepika Padukone have been basking in the glory of the success of their respective films.
	But an unperturbed Vidya said she just strives to better herself with each project.
	"I don't see this as being at the top... I have never subscribed to this number and perception game. For me I like to be at the top of my game at all times which means I want to do things at the best of my ability. Sometimes my films do well and they don't do well but I will give it my all," Vidya told PTI in an interview here.
	"I am living in a world where it is all about ...

Have never worried about number game in Bollywood: Vidya

Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher today revealed his now renowned acting school in India, "The Actor Prepares", was a result of bankruptcy he faced 11 years back.
	While stressing on the importance of an acting institute, the "Silver Linings Playbook" star called upon the Malaysian government to build such a school in the country.
	"I was failed in all other aspects of filmmaking and was completely bankrupt because my dreams were higher than realities.
	"So, I started my acting school in a small room with 12 students to prepare future actors and actresses. I will request Malaysian government also to build an acting school here as it will help to produce a profession," Kher said while addressing IIFA 2015's inaugural session "Business Forum".
	The 60-year-old actor, who has completed 31 years in the Hindi film industry, said he is happy that Bollywood movies have made a mark in the international diaspora.
	"Our cinema has evolved in last 60 years because we have made people happy through ..

I started my acting school because I was bankrupt: Anupam Kher

Legendary singer Diana Ross, who has recently joined Twitter, says she is in love with the micro-blogging site.
	The 71-year-old crooner is going by the handle: Ms Ross and she posted on the social network for the first time, revealing in her inaugural tweet that she was "loving it", reported Billboard.
	Ross is currently following five accounts, all of which are her children (Tracie, Evan, Rhonda, Chudney and Ross Naess).
	The second tweet promoted her son Evan's single 'How to Live Alone' featuring TI, as Ross asked her followers to check it out on iTunes.
	Ross most recently signed up as a guest mentor on "The Voice" in the NBC talent show's latest season.
	The soul singer was part of "The Supremes" from 1959 to 1970, before establishing a massively successful solo career which has included the hits 'I'm Coming Out' and 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'.

Diana Ross loves Twitter

"Marvel's Agent Carter" has been picked up by a UK channel.
	FOX UK has acquired the rights to the 8-part first season starring Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, reported Digital Spy.
	A TV spin-off from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Agent Carter" will get its UK premiere in July.
	The first season sees Peggy working for the covert SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve) while dealing with the loss of Steve Rogers - Captain America - and her male colleagues' chauvinist attitudes.
	Jeff Ford - Managing Director of FOX International Channels (FIC) UK - said: "Marvel's Agent Carter is blockbuster Hollywood entertainment at its best.
	"With high production values and a stellar UK and international cast, the series is the perfect addition to FOX UK's summer line up, continuing the channel's commitment to bring exclusive, original and breakthrough series to a UK audience."
	The series also stars Dominic Cooper as Howard (father of Tony) Stark, and James D'Arcy as Jarvis, Stark's butler and ...

'Marvel's Agent Carter' to premiere in the UK

Composer Ennio Morricone is going on a worldwide tour to celebrate 60 years in the film industry.
	Morricone will travel across the globe from January 2016 to cities including Prague, Dublin and Amsterdam, reported Digital Spy.
	The tour will arrive at Dublin's 3Arena on February 14 and London's O2 Arena on February 16.
	During his years in the industry, Morricone has composed music for more than 500 films and TV shows, including "Django Unchained", "The Untouchables", "Once Upon a Time in America" and "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly".
	Further cities will be announced soon.
	Morricone said: "Performing my work live in all these different cities for people of so many different ages and cultural backgrounds is an incredibly gratifying experience.

Ennio Morricone announces 2016 world tour

The first image of the upcoming reboot of British BBC children's television series "Teletubbies" has been revealed.
	The revamp of the classic children's show, which stars Fearne Cotton and Jim Broadbent, will air later this year, reported Guardian.
	Jane Horrocks will also voice the character of the new Tubby Phone, a mobile device that will transport Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po into the modern world.
	"Black Mirror" actor Daniel Rigby will narrate the series, while "Misfits" actor Antonia Thomas will deliver the opening and closing lines.
	A total of 60 new "Teletubbies" episodes will air on CBeebies, and will be produced by DHX Media and UK production company Darrall Macqueen.
	Fearne Cotton said of her role: "'Teletubbies' holds a special place in my heart, so I'm honoured to be part of this well-loved TV show.
	She added: "As a mum, I am sure the new series will enthral a whole new generation of children across Britain, and I will certainly be watching with my kids!"
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First picture of 'Teletubbies' reboot unveiled

Singer Ellie Goulding has revealed she played "matchmaker" for Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift.
	The "Burn" hitmaker has confessed she was keen to set up her long time friend Calvin with the 25-year-old singer as she thought they would be "brilliant together," reported Female First.
	"I did play matchmaker, that's true. Calvin is a really great mate and he's so fantastic, and Taylor is such a cool person who I love. I thought, 'They're both really awesome and both really tall, they'll be brilliant together'."
	The 31-year-old DJ has been dating Swift since February and even visited her native Nashville.
	Goulding, 28, thinks its only a matter of time before Taylor joins the Scottish-born star for a trip to his home town Dumfries.
	"Of course she would hang out there. She's so down to earth and that would be important to her.

Goulding played matchmaker for Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift

Hollywood veteran Robert De Niro and singer Usher were honoured for their contribution to the arts at a charity gala in New York City.
	De Niro and his wife Grace Hightower were both handed a prize during The Gordon Parks Foundation Gala at the Cipriani Wall Street venue in Manhattan, reported Vouge magazine.
	The pair received the Gordon Parks Patron of the Arts Award, named in honour of the late photographer-turned-helmer, who directed groundbreaking movies including 1971's Shaft.
	"Gordon Parks was an inspiration not only for his photography, not only for his importance to the Civil Rights Movement and not only for breaking down the doors of racism. He was a total artist. It's hard enough to do one thing well. Gordon Parks was able to master a number of disciplines. I am also trying to do that," De Niro, 71, said.
	Usher was also feted at the gala, while guests including Janelle Monae and Whoopi Goldberg were treated to a performance by "Happy" hitmaker Pharrell Williams.
	The ...

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