Actor Freddie Smith has been charged with felony vehicular assault and misdemeanour driving under the influence (DUI) relating to a car crash in October.
	The 'Days of Our Lives' star sustained minor injuries when he misjudged a curve in the road and subsequently flipped the car over near the city of Ashtabula in Ohio, reported Huffington Post.
	Smith's girlfriend Alyssa Tabit, who was a passenger in the car, is recovering after suffering critical injuries.
	Local authorities said that Smith was driving with a blood-alcohol level more than what was permitted in Ohio.
	Smith's attorney has declined to comment on the charges.

Freddie Smith charged with drunk driving

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Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has created an 'Interstellar' comic strip to help film fans who loved the outer-space blockbuster.
	Nolan's artwork, titled 'Absolute Zero', focuses on mysterious character Dr Mann and his robot Skipp and begins before the start of 'Interstellar', reported Ace Showbiz.
	In the film, characters played by Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway blast off into space on a quest to find a habitable planet in a bid to find a new home for mankind.
	Along the way they stop off to bring a former deep space explorer, Dr Mann, out of deep sleep.
	The back story "companion piece" will be featured in the upcoming issue of Wired magazine, which Nolan is guest editing.
	Meanwhile, the film's science adviser, Kip Thorne, has also authored a new book called 'The Science of Interstellar'.

Christopher Nolan writes 'Interstellar' prequel for comic

Family and friends of Diem Brown gathered for a funeral service for the reality star who passed away from cancer last week.
	They said goodbye at the emotional event which took place at the Church of St Francis Xavier in New York City, reported People magazine.
	Trisha Yearwood sang her song 'I Remember You' at the service. The track, featured in her album PrizeFighter: Hit After Hit, is a tribute to her mother who passed away from breast cancer in 2011.
	Brown's sister Megan delivered an eulogy, saying that she visited some of her sister's favourite spots and sharing stories from the reality TV star as a kid.
	"Diem loved hard, lived hard and danced hard. My mom always said that Diem came out fighting since day one," she said in front of the mourners.
	In addition to Yearwood, Brown's close friends Julie Rotondi, Erin Robbins and Alicia Quarles were present, reading passages from the Bible and poems. Ethan Zohn, a friend and cancer activist she met during activities at Stand Up for ..

Diem Brown remembered by family and friends at funeral

Comedian Tracy Morgan is still fighting to get better following his car crash in New Jersey in June.
	The 46-year-old former '30 Rock' star, who suffered brain injuries, a broken femur, broken nose and broken ribs when a Walmart truck smashed into the limo bus in which he was travelling in with friends in New Jersey, is trying to get back to the person he once was, reported ABC News.
	Speaking outside the federal courthouse in Trenton, New Jersey, his lawyer Benedict Morelli said, "Mr Morgan is a fighter. He's fighting to get better.
	"If there's a chance to be back to the Tracy Morgan he once was, he is going to try to do that. We just don't know."
	But Morelli admitted Morgan is still struggling.
	Asked if Morgan is doing much better, he replied, "He's doing better. We are hoping and praying to get him back to the way he was. But the jury's out."
	Morgan was extremely upset when Walmart recently accused him of being at least partially responsible for his injuries, as the company ...

Tracy Morgan fighting to get better

Another woman has accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault.
	Supermodel Janice Dickinson claimed that the comedian raped her in 1982. According to Dickinson, the alleged action took place after she met Cosby, now 77, for an acting role on 'The Cosby Show', reported Ace Showbiz.
	After the meeting, Cosby allegedly contacted her while she was in rehab. After she was released, he contacted her again when she was in Bali and had a meeting in Lake Tahoe where she performed. He then allegedly gave her red wine.
	"The next morning I woke up, and I remember before I passed out that I had been sexually assaulted by this man," she said.
	Dickinson additionally said she was going to mention it in her 2002's autobiography 'No Lifeguard on Duty: The Accidental Life of the World's First Supermodel' but Cosby's camp pressured her and her publisher not to do it.
	The assault allegations against Cosby resurfaced in September after comedian Hannibal Buress mentioned it during his shows.
	Since then, ...

Janice Dickinson accuses Bill Cosby of sexual assault

Jamaican reggae artist Bob Marley will be the face of what's being called first global brand of marijuana.
	His family and a Seattle-based private equity firm announced on NBC's 'Today' the creation of Marley Natural, a premium cannabis brand rooted in the life and legacy of one of marijuana's most devoted sons, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Marley Natural will include pot-infused creams, accessories (like vapourisers in the style of e-cigarettes) and strains of "heirloom Jamaican cannabis," inspired by the herb that Bob liked to smoke.
	The line is designed to be sold like "a modern consumer product, cleanly packaged and marketed with the help of the same agency that branded New Balance and Starbucks Coffee."
	The cannabis itself will be sold as "loose packed" buds, oils or concentrate, so the consumer will have to roll the joints themselves. Sales of Marley Natural won't start until late 2015.
	CEO of Privateer Holdings Brendan Kennedy, who owns Marley Natural, said, "This is what the end .

Bob Marley's family to launch global pot brand under his name

Actor Matthew McConaughey will have a special appearance in comedy-drama film 'Magic Mike XXL'.
	The 45-year-old actor was previously confirmed not to be reprising his role as greedy strip club boss Dallas in the 'Magic Mike' sequel but following fans' disappointment at the news, he is now expected to have a cameo in the movie, reported the New York Post.
	The film sees the return of Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello, and is scheduled for release in summer 2015.

Matthew McConaughey to have cameo in 'Magic Mike XXL'

Singer Willow Smith, daughter of Hollywood star couple Will and Jade Pinkett Smith, has revealed going to school made her unhappy.
	The 14-year-old 'Whip My Hair' singer, who entered mainstream education for one year, said the only thing she discovered from the experience is that it makes kids sad, reported Contactmusic.
	"I went to school for one year. It was the best experience but the worst experience. The best experience because I was, like, 'Oh, now I know why kids are so depressed.' But it was the worst experience because I was depressed," she said.
	Meanwhile, her brother Jaden, 16, insists people 'never learn anything' from school and he and Willow will do better because their learning 'will never end'.
	"You never learn anything in school. Think about how many car accidents happen every day. Driver's ed? What's up? I still haven't been to driver's ed because if everybody I know has been in an accident, I can't see how driver's ed is really helping them out.
	"School is not ...

School made me depressed: Willow Smith

Victoria's Secret model Karlie Kloss has unveiled her new 'Coco Kookie' biscuit line.
	Kloss, 22, has released a batch of cookies to help raise money for the Council of Fashion Designers of Foundations' Educational Initiatives, which provides design students with mentorship opportunities alongside CFDA members, reported Contactmusic.
	"The Coco Kookie combines some of my absolute favourite things - cookies, fashion, and giving back," Kloss said.
	The model has earlier co-produced 'Perfect 10 Kookie' in 2012 to raise money for FEED Projects, which donates money to provide children with nutritious school lunches.

Karlie Kloss unveils cookie line

Grammy-winner John Legend has put up his velvet-trim Valentino pants, worth USD 145, along with 150 other items from his closet on online sale.
	The clothes yesterday went on sale TheRealReal.Com, a high-end online shop, for one week up to November 25, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	The clothes include lots of sneakers, including a pair of highly-coveted Louis Vuitton x Kanye sneaks (USD 425) and Nike Air Jordan high-tops (USD 125). Legend has his ideal cool-weather evening jacket, a velvet Valentino blazer, for USD 225 on sale too.
	All proceeds from the sale will go to Legend's Show Me Campaign, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to give education scholarships to children in the US, Ghana, Kenya and Malawi since its 2007 inception.
	"It's about how we can do our part to help break the cycle of poverty and we focus on education as the key tool for doing that," said the 'All of Me' singer.

John Legend's closet up for sale

Former MTV reality star Tila Tequila has given birth to her first child, a baby girl.
	Tequila welcomed the baby on Sunday, November 16. She named her daughter Isabella Monroe Nguyen, reported Us magazine.
	"I am so in love with her. She's so perfect and beautiful," said Tequila (real name Tila Nguyen). The 33-year-old first-time mom announced her pregnancy back in April, with a photo of her tiny bump on Facebook.

Tila Tequila welcomes baby girl

One Direction singer Zayn Malik is upset after being accused of having a drug problem.
	The 21-year-old singer is 'gutted' to have missed a promotional trip to America to plug his band's new album 'Four' after falling ill at the weekend and was horrified when his bandmates were quizzed on live TV about the unsubstantiated allegations, reported Contactmusic.
	"I'm really angry and upset by what was said on 'The Today Show'. I was really ill at the weekend, that's why I couldn't fly to America. As soon as I'm feeling better I'm going to join the guys and carry on with the promotion for the album. I was gutted to have to miss album release day. But I'm going to be back as soon as I can.''
	The 'Steal My Girl' hitmaker spoke out after 'Today Show' host Matt Lauer queried his absence, asking the rest of the group, "There have been rumours of substance abuse, what's going on?"
	As watching fans booed, Niall Horan shook his head in anger while Liam Payne replied, "No, he's just got a stomach 

Zyan Malik is angry over drug speculations

'The Theory of Everything' star Eddie Redmayne, who got engaged to fiancee Hannah Bagshawe in June, says he is happy planning his wedding.
     The 32-year-old actor says he can't wait to be a married man, reported E! Online.
     "We are in the midst of it all now. The plan is a winter wedding. We're in the thick of that at the moment...We're doing our best," he said.
     The actor does not mind juggling his wedding planning and the award season where his film is in the race.
     "Priorities! We've planned this long in advance. It's the most wonderful thing. I'm desperate. I'm jumping at the bit. I can't wait to be married."
	Redmayne's performance as Stephen Hawking is getting award buzz and the actor is happy that it has been liked by people.
	"I try and literally put one foot in front of the other. The fact that people seem to be excited about the movie, that just means the world.

Eddie Redmayne can't wait to be married

Kim Kardashian's bare-dare act has found an admirer in Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi.
	The comedienne has spoofed Kim Kardashian's bare derriere, that broke the internet, for their Christmas card.
	"This is the time of year where you have to order your holiday cards. As you know, Portia and I started working on our holiday cards... And here's the second one we came up with," DeGeneres said while holding the card where they are showing off their backsides in the most hilarious way possible.
	"Happy holidays and a shiny new year," the Photoshopped card reads as the two recreate Kim's memorable Paper magazine photo shoot with a giant red bow covering their modesty.
	"Again, we don't know what we're going to do yet," DeGeneres joked.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi spoof Kim K

'Sherlock' star Benedict Cumberbatch has made his red carpet debut with his new fiancee Sophie Hunter at the premiere of his new film 'The Imitation Game'.
	The two were spotted at the event held on Monday, November 17 in New York City, reported Contactmusic.
	The 38-year-old 'Star Trek Into Darkness' actor announced the couple's engagement in a UK newspaper earlier this month after a whirlwind romance.
	 Hunter, 36, who first met Cumberbatch when they appeared together in the 2009 film 'Burlesque Fairytales', looked elegant in a long, black dress with embroidered blue and green flowers
	The couple posed for pictures outside the Ziegfeld Theatre with their arms wrapped around each other.

Cumberbatch makes maiden red carpet appearance with fiancee

American sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' will go off air after finishing its current sixth season.
	The series premiered in 2010 on channel TV Land to strong ratings, but has seen a steady decline in viewing numbers in recent years.
	It followed three entertainment industry veterans from Los Angeles (Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and  Wendy Malick) who escape Hollywood for the less shallow Cleveland, leasing a home from a sassy caretaker (played by Betty White), reported Contactmusic.
	"After five incredible seasons of Hot in Cleveland, the sixth season, currently in production, will be its last. It's been an honour to work with Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and the incomparable Betty White as well as our executive producers Suzanne Martin, Todd Milliner, Sean Hayes and the rest of our exceptional writers, production team and crew," the channel said in a statement.
	"The passion and talent they brought to the set each and every week over the past 5 years has put TV Land ..

Sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' to end after sixth season

Actor Peter Capaldi will return for series nine and ten of British TV drama 'Doctor Who'.
	The 56-year-old actor took on the role after Matt Smith's exit in the 2013 Christmas special, 'The Time of the Doctor', said The Hollywood Reporter.
	"Yes, he's confirmed,"  showrunner Steven Moffat said of Capaldi after an event in London to mark the DVD release of the eighth season,
	The Scottish writer, who also shepherds hit BBC series 'Sherlock', added that Jenna Coleman who plays the Doctor's companion had not signed yet to return.
	The series eight finale aired on BBC One on November 8 to an overnight audience of 5.45 million.

Peter Capaldi confirmed for 'Doctor Who' seasons 9, 10

'Django Unchained' actor Jamie Foxx has praised R&B star Chris Brown for spending time with his younger sister, who has a crush on him and has Down syndrome.
	Brown, 25, has been in news earlier for his legal run-ins but Foxx, 46, felt the singer is not a reflection of his past mistakes, reported Contactmusic.
	Foxx said that he would never forget the generosity Brown showed when the actor asked for a personal favour.
	"My sister has been able to be in my world and meet all these people, but I want to give a special shout out to somebody - there's a young man by the name of Chris Brown who always gets a lot of crazy things said (about him) he does a few things here and there that we might take out of context.
	"But when I called Chris Brown about my sister, because she has this huge crush on him, he dropped everything. No cameras around. He comes to dance with her (and) hangs out with her," he said.

Jamie Foxx praises Chris Brown for meeting his ailing sister

The director and story writer of superstar Rajinikanth's under-production tri-lingual action thriller 'Linga' today denied in the Madras High Court the charge made by another director that they had stolen his story for their film.
   In separate counters to a petition by debutant director K Ravirathinam, 'Linga''s director K S Ravikumar and story writer S Ponkumaran submitted that the entire claim was based on a "flimsy thread" that the story of their film and the petitioner's story "Mullai Vanam 999" are based on Mullaiperiyar dam issue.
   When nothing except official teasers and trailers had been released, how could the petitioner come to the conclusion that the story of "Linga" was the same as his story, they asked.
   Seeking to dismiss the petition, they said the petitioner had not published his story anywhere till date.
    He had filed a sketchy report about his story on Youtube. And if one browsed the same, it would reveal that it was concerned with the Mullaiperiyar dam and .

'Linga' not based on stolen story: film director tells HC

Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan and cricketer Saba Karim today joined the league of celebrities lending a hand in the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' by cleaning a hospital here.
	Narayan and Karim, a national selector of Indian cricket team, are among the 'Nav Ratna' (nine stars) selected by Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development (HRD) Upendra Kushwaha to carry forward the ambitious campaign spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
	Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was also part of the nine names announced by Kushwaha.
      Mathematician and founder of Super 30 Anand Kumar, folk singer Sharda Sinha, social worker Sudha Verghese, Orthopaedic surgeon Amulaya Kumar Singh, CEO of ABP News Uday Shankar and team of Radio Mirchi were other nominees of Kushwaha team.
      The minister told reporters that the celebrities had been selected to inspire people in their surrounding and elsewhere to devote some time in cleanness to keep the society healthy.
      Kushwaha 

Udit Narayan, Saba Karim join 'Swachh Bharat Mission'

Meiyang Chang, who is returning to the big screen with a small role in Dibakar Banerjee's 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshi', says he has stayed away from movies as he was getting similar roles.
	The 32-year-old 'Indian Idol' star made his debut in Bollywood with Yash Raj's 2010 crime-comedy 'Badmaash Company' with Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Vir Das. That was his only film till the offer for the detective drama came.
	"I was getting similar kind of roles after 'Badmaash Company' and I decided not to be a part of these projects. I was a big admirer of Dibakar Banerjee's works and he was always in my wish list to act under him. I feel, no role is small in his film and I feel fortunate to work with him," Chang told PTI.
	Set in '40s Kolkata, 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshi' is currently in its post-production stage and chronicles the life of famous sleuth created by writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay.
	"We wrapped up shooting in May this year. As the film is set in 1940s Kolkata, there are a lot 

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