Actor James Franco and Andy Rourke have recorded an album of songs inspired by the Smiths.
	The 36-year-old actor and the former Smiths bassist worked with Tim O'Keefe to make 'Let Me Get What I Want', an LP based on Franco's Morrissey-motivated poetry.
	This project is the latest release by Franco and O'Keefe's conceptual band Daddy, reported Guardian online.
	It has its roots in Franco's first collection of poetry, Directing Herbert White, which included a 10-poem series called The Best of the Smiths: Side A and Side B.
	"I originally wrote this sequence as a way to use one medium (music) to influence another one (poetry)... (But) once I had the sequence, Tim and I took the material one step further and turned the poems inspired by songs back into songs of their own," he said.

James Franco enlists Andy Rourke for Smiths-inspired album

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Actors Liam Hemsworth, Evan Peters and Dan Stevens are the fronrunners in playing the lead role in the classic folktale "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves"
	A new take on the folktale is in the works at the 20th Century Fox, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Shawn Levy is expected to direct the movie. The plot is still unclear, but it reportedly will focus on a young male lead named Allen who may be a stand-in for the original classic character Ali Baba.
	Envisioned as an adventure movie with strong comedic undertones, it's described as "Guardians of the Galaxy" meets "Pirates of the Caribbean".
	Hemsworth is closing out the 'Hunger Games' saga with 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1' due November 21 in the US and 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2' to follow around the same date next year.
	Peters currently stars on 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' and is expected to reprise his superhero role in 'X-Men: Apocalypse' due on May 27, 2016.

Liam Hemsworth, Evan Peters eying Ali Baba movie

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has confessed that she freaked out when Lorde visited the set of 'The Hunger Games'.
	The 'Royals' hitmaker has penned the song 'Yellow Flicker Beat' especially for the movie, reported Contactmusic.
	"It was so cool, oh my god! The whole set freaked out, everyone stopped and it was like, 'Be normal! Be normal! Be cool!'," she said.
	The 'American Hustle' star was so impressed by the 18-year-old songstress' offering that she admitted it gave her goosebumps.
	"She captured (Katniss) so magically that it was a really amazing thing to listen to, so I think Katniss would be a huge Lorde fan," Lawrence added.
	The pair were even spotted hanging out together at the film's world premiere in London's Leicester Square earlier this week.

Jennifer Lawrence star-struck by Lorde

Singer Nick Lachey has revealed that he is lucky that he did not have kids with ex-wife Jessica Simpson.
	Lachey, 41, split from the singer-fashion designer in 2005 after three years of marriage, reported Us magazine.
	"In our situation, that was probably the best thing that could have ever happened that we didn't have kids. And look, you're always going to love your kids no matter how you feel about their other parent, but all things being equal, it was the best thing probably for both of us that we went on with our lives.
	"She's obviously happily married with two and I'm happily married and about to have two so it all worked out the way it was kind of meant to work out," he added.
	The former 'Newlyweds' stars are not in touch with each other.
	"She and I don't necessarily stay in each others lives. I wouldn't say it's friends and I wouldn't say it's enemies - there is just no contact. We both moved on with our lives... It's not animosity, it's not friendship, it's just kind of ...

Good that I didn't have kids with Jessica Simpson: Nick Lachey

'Amazing Spider Man' star Andrew Garfield attended girlfriend Emma Stone's Broadway debut earlier this week as Sally Bowles in Cabaret.
	The 'Help' star, 26, took over the roll from Michelle Williams, performing alongside Alan Cumming, reported Us magazine.
	"Andrew came sharply dressed in a suit. Andrew came backstage after the show with Emma's mother and his guests. He kissed her and congratulated her," a source said.
	The couple, who met on the set of 'The Amazing Spider-Man', began dating in the summer of 2011. Since then they have attended numerous events together, but mostly keeping their personal life private.
	The 'Social Network' actor, 31, had his own time to shine on Broadway in 2012 when he appeared in the revival of Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman' alongside the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. His performance as Biff earned him a Tony Award nomination.

Andrew Garfield attends Emma Stone's Broadway debut

Actor Woody Harrelson turned sketch comedy and variety show 'Saturday Night Live' into his film 'The Hunger Games' in a new set of promos.
	The 53-year-old actor is welcomed back to the sketch comedy show by cast member Taran Killam, only for a battle to the death to begin, reported Deadline.
	Killam also finds himself confused by just which Harrelson will be appearing on SNL this weekend.
	Harrelson is hosting 'Saturday Night Live' for the third time, making his return after a 22-year absence.
	The actor first guest hosted the landmark sketch comedy series on November 18, 1989.
	His musical guest will be Kendrick Lamar.
	Next weekend's episode will be hosted by Cameron Diaz and include a musical performance from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.

Woody Harrelson turn SNL into 'The Hunger Games'

'Twilight' actress Anna Kendrick and JK Simmons are in line to join Ben Affleck in 'The Accountant'.
	Gavin O'Connor will direct the film, which centres around a mild mannered accountant (Affleck) who moonlights as an assassin, according to Variety.
	Kendrick and Simmons, 59, both starred in 2009 film 'Up in the Air'.
	The 29-year-old actress will next be seen in Disney's adaptation of the musical 'Into the Woods', and will return for 'Pitch Perfect 2'.
	Simmons stars alongside Miles Teller in the acclaimed new drama 'Whiplash'.
	'The Accountant' will go on floors in January next year.

Anna Kendrick, JK Simmons to star in 'The Accountant'

Andy Kindler will guest star in the second season of 'Sirens'.
	The USA Network series has been adapted for the US from an original UK sitcom about the lives of paramedics, reported Deadline.
	Kindler has been cast as a drug addict known as Bobbie Meds who abuses hospital emergency services.
	His episode is scheduled to air in early 2015.
	Kindler is a veteran of 'Maron' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond', and also lends his voice to 'Bob's Burgers'.
	He is also one of the most frequent guests on 'The Late Show with David Letterman', having made 29 appearances since 2005.
	'Sirens' was renewed by the USA Network back in March.

Andy Kindler to guest star in 'Sirens' season two

Academy award-winning writer Aaron Sorkin has signed on to adapt gambling memoir 'Molly's Game'.
	The Mark Gordon Company has optioned Molly Bloom's book, reported Deadline.
	Bloom was a world-class skier and political science major who took a year out after failing to qualify for the US Olympic team.
	While working as a waitress in Los Angeles, a series of strange circumstances combined with her entrepreneurial skills saw her running the most exclusive high-stakes poker game in the world.
	Eight years later, her life was turned upside down when 17 armed FBI agents appeared on her doorstep.
	Sorkin is currently working on Danny Boyle's unnamed Steve Jobs biopic, in which Michael Fassbender is tipped to star.
	He is also writing screenplays for 'The Politician' and 'Flashboys'.
	The final season of Sorkin's 'The Newsroom' recently debuted, marking what he said will be his last television project.

Aaron Sorkin adapting gambling memoir 'Molly's Game'

Music mogul Simon Cowell has joked his son should be One Direction's new drummer.
	Cowell, 55, shared an adorable video of the seven-month-old tot hitting a drum online and praised his little one for his musical ability, reported Daily Mirror.
	In a post on his official Facebook page, Cowell said, "One Direction have just hired Eric as their new drummer."
	Cowell and his partner Lauren Silverman welcomed their first child into the world in February.

Simon Cowell wants son to join One Direction as drummer

Country star Taylor Swift is starting off the holiday season early by surprising her fans with Christmas gift baskets.
	The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker, who has been busy promoting her best-selling album 1989 all over the world, picked up trinkets from different countries, reported Contactmusic.
	As a token of appreciation for her dedicated fans, she made gift baskets from her souvenirs and sent them to some of her most loyal followers.
	A teen named Hannah took to Twitter to share pictures of her special delivery, which included a kimono from Japan, a kangaroo crystal necklace from Australia, New York Police Department shirts from New York and make-up from Los Angeles.
	Swift, 24, also included a handwritten note with the present, which read, "Hannah, I hope things have been amazing where you are. I have been traveling nonstop, but I brought you back some early Christmas presents from the farthest corners of the world. Japan, Australia, New York, LA...
	"And yes it is way too early to be 

Taylor Swift sends early Christmas gifts to fans

Actor Channing Tatum says that his wife keeps him sane and helps keep everything in perspective for him.
	Tatum met wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum during filming 'Step Up' in 2006, and went on to marry three years later in 2009. And it is Jenna who helps keep her husband's feet firmly on the ground, reported People magazine.
	"She keeps us all sane. Jenna puts everything in perspective for me, always. I'll find myself spinning out or angry or whatever, or even happy, and she always somehow ends up righting the ship," Tatum said.
	Tatum has wrapped on Foxcatcher and Magic Mike XXL, the 34-year-old actor is looking forward to spending time with is wife and young daughter.
	"I just want to have that, more of that, more time with the family.

Channing Tatum's wife keeps him sane

Actor Jai Courtney is reportedly in talks to star in Warner Bros' DC Comics film 'Suicide Squad'.
	The 'Terminator: Genisys' actor is said to be wanted for the role of the assassin Deadshot, according to Variety.
	This follows the news that Margot Robbie will play Harley Quinn in the film, with Jared Leto being considered for the role of the Joker.
	'Suicide Squad' centres around a group of criminals forcibly enlisted by the US government to perform high-risk, black ops missions.
	Floyd Lawton - aka Deadshot - is a master marksman who was first introduced as a Batman villain in 1950. He was a central character on the acclaimed Secret Six series.
	Courtney starred in 2013 film 'A Good Day to Die Hard' and is currently playing Eric in the 'Divergent' film series.
	David Ayer will direct 'Suicide Squad', which will be released on August 5, 2016.

Jai Courtney to join 'Suicide Squad'

Bollywood actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has been appointed as the South Asia Goodwill Ambassador of the UN's body dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, becoming the first man to hold the role in the organisation's history.
	UN Women's South Asia Goodwill Ambassador said Akhtar has represented the voice of numerous concerned men on the important issue of gender equality and violence against women and girls in India through his Men Against Rape and Discrimination (MARD) campaign.
	In his new role, Akhtar would dedicate his efforts towards the empowerment of women and girls, and would serve as an advocate for UN Women's newly launched 'HeForShe' initiative in advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment.
	"I am a supporter of UN Women's HeForShe campaign and the role men and boys can play in stopping crime against women and girls, and working towards gender equality," Akhtar said.
	"Through this new partnership I want to call on all men and boys to be a ...

UN appoints Farhan Akhtar as Women's South Asia Goodwill envoy

Bollywood actor-director Farhan Akhtar today became the first man in UN Women's history to be appointed as its Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia.
	In his new role, the 40-year-old actor will serve as an advocate for UN Women's newly-launched HeForShe initiative in advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment.
	The organisation, dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, chose Farhan for raising voice on the issue of gender equality and violence against women and girls in India through his Men against Rape and Discrimination (MARD) campaign.
	"We are pleased and honoured to have Farhan as our Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia, for we believe his work and values represent the core values of UN Women," said UN Women Executive Director and Under-Secretary General Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
	"Farhan started his own campaign, MARD - Men against Rape and Discrimination - that aims to sensitise men and create awareness about the safety of women. That kind of engagement is .

Farhan named UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia

A Pakistani court has dismissed a petition challenging the exhibition of Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Haider' in Pakistani cinemas.
	Lahore High Court Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza yesterday dismissed the petition filed by Iftikhar Ahmad.
	"This is not the right forum. The petitioner should better approach the censor board," the judge observed.
	Ahmad pleaded that the exhibition of film 'Haider' was illegal. He said it was against the ideology of Pakistan and the two-nation theory. It was also aimed at defaming the Pakistani army, he argued.
	A law officer argued that the petitioner should better first contact the relevant body, the central censor board, before moving the court.
	'Haider' starring Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan, is a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet, set amidst the insurgency-hit Kashmir conflicts of 1995 and civilian disappearances.
	The film released in India on October 2.

Lahore HC dismisses petition to stop screening of 'Haider'

The Central Censor Board in Pakistan has passed Bollywood film 'Kill Dil' to be exhibited in cinemas across the country from tomorrow.
	The Shaad Ali-directed film stars Govinda, Parineeti Chopra, Ranveer Singh besides Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar.
	"The Censor Board members after censoring some scenes of the 'Kill Dil' have passed it unanimously," a board member said.
	The romantic action drama has been produced by Yash Raj Films.

'Kill Dil' to hit theatres in Pakistan

Actress Stana Katic, best known for her role in crime TV series 'Castle', says American small screen content is becoming huge with each passing day as it is able to draw in viewers from all over the world thanks to the superior writing, acting and plot.
	The 36-year-old actress has starred in several films including a James Bond movie 'Quantum of Solace', besides TV show's and she says though she enjoys both medium, she is excited about the new phase in American television.
	"They're very different experiences. Film is exciting because it has a clear beginning, middle and end, which demands an incredible amount of risk and faith in the story and in your fellow storytellers. I don't mind that, though. Standing on the precipice when creating is exhilarating," Katic said in an email interview.
	"Television, however, is evolving into a new beast. The stories are more ambitious. In this new format, people are telling film-quality tales over longer periods of time. It's exciting... I'm ...

Television evolving into a new beast:'Castle' star Stana Katic

'Beauty and The Beast', a retelling of the classic fairytale, will get a release on more than 60 screens in India, becoming the most widely exposed French film in the country in recent times.
	Distributor Kamal Jain, who has acquired the rights of the film, says the movie has been promoted on a wide scale and he is hopeful about its success in India because of the popularity of the story 'Beauty and The Beast'.
	"'Beauty and The Beast' is the most widely publicised and getting the biggest release among the French films released in India in recent times. It is being released on more than 60 screens and will be shown in all major cities. We have promoted it really well.
	"Everyone from kids to elders are familiar with the story of the film. There have been many films made on the popular story so when I watched this particular movie, I thought it should be shown here. The canvas of the film is brilliant. It is a huge costume drama, made on a budget of Rs 300 crore and is so lavish," ...

French film 'Beauty & Beast' to get wide release in India

Famous English rock band Smokie will perform live here early next month to help raise scholarship money for children whose parents died battling militants in the jungles of Garo Hills and for the September 24 flash flood victims.
	The band, which will perform at the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, will take the stage here on December 5 to help raise funds for the two causes, a spokesperson of the organiser Police Officers Wives association for Care (POWAC) told PTI.
	The Art and Culture department would collaborate to help raise money for Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the September 24 flashfloods victims in Garo Hills region which claimed over 64 lives.
	Meghalaya's Garo Hills region is one of the conflict zones in the north east with militant outfits mushrooming and engaging themselves in gun fire with security forces almost on a daily basis.
	Last year nine Meghalaya police personnel had died while on duty and their school going children need support, the official said.
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Smokie to perform in Shillong next month

Rolling Stones star Mick Jagger may have been aware of girlfriend L'Wren Scott's deep depression when he listed her among family members whose deaths would force concert cancellations.
	Insurance underwriters who are trying to avoid paying USD 12.7 million to Jagger, 76, claim the late fashion designer had a pre-existing suicidal condition.
	"Her friends knew she was cripplingly depressed. It is my understanding she refused to take antidepressants," Phoebe Eaton, who investigated Scott's death for British GQ, said.
	Scott's good friend Ellen Barkin allegedly had scheduled to take her to a psychotherapist the very day in March that Scott was found hanged in her Chelsea apartment.
	Scott, 49, had been posting disturbing thoughts on her Facebook page, all of which were removed after her death.
	Among the posts was a photo of 'The Birds' director Alfred Hitchcock strangling a goose she captioned "#fashionmoment."
	Jagger's representative are yet to comment on it.

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