'Grey's Anatomy' star Sandra Oh has launched a campaign on crowd funding site Indiegogo.Com for a new animated film.
	The 43-year-old actress has teamed up with Canadian director Ann Marie Fleming on 'Window Horses', a movie which will centre on a young Canadian poet of Chinese-Persian descent who travels to Iran to perform at a poetry festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	She will serve as the voice for lead character Rosie Ming and as a producer on the movie.
	"I love that she's of Chinese and Persian heritage. If we can't get it (diversity) on TV, let's get it on animation," Oh said.
	Oh and Fleming are currently working on the project and are now asking fans to contribute USD 130,000 for post-production costs.
	"I have full faith that, when Ann Marie completes the animation part, I will be able to take that 80, 90 minute film and stick it in front of five, 10 people who will each write me a cheque," she added.

Sandra Oh launches crowd funding campaign for animated film

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Boyzone star Ronan Keating has revealed that he would like a 'Game of Thrones' wedding, should he and Storm Uechtritz ever tie the knot.
	Keating met Uechtritz on the 'Australian X-Factor', where the 37-year-old singer is a judge, and is already thinking about the style of wedding, reported Femalefirst.
	"If we did get married, I was thinking more of a 'Game of Thrones' kind of theme, but she's really earthy," Keating said.
	 Uechtritz added: "Yeah, I'd want it to be very organic and natural. I grew up on a farm in North Queensland so I'd like simplicity."
	Keating split from his wife Yvonne Connolly in 2012, after over a decade together. The couple had three children, Jack, Missy, and Ali.
	But Keating believes that he had found his soulmate with Uechtritz, but they couple are in no rush to walk down the aisle.
	"We've both found our soulmate and we know that we are going to spend the rest of our lives together. But we're not in a rush to make an announcement about wedding bells just 

Ronan Keating wants 'Game of Thrones' themed wedding

TV personality Melissa Rivers has hired an NYC-based law firm to represent her in a medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit against the clinic where her mother- Joan Rivers stopped breathing during a procedure.
	Ben Runbinowitz, a managing partner at the law firm confirmed that they have been hired to investigate the circumstances surrounding the 81-year-old comedienne's death, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"In order to fully determine the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of Joan Rivers, we confirm that our firm has been engaged by Melissa Rivers and her family," Runbinowitz said.
	Melissa's representative also confirmed that she's planning to file a multimillion-dollar medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit against Manhattan's Upper East Side clinic, Yorkville Endoscopy, the clinic where Joan suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest during a procedure in August, as well as all of the doctors who were involved in the procedure.
	Last week, Melissa, 46, reportedly ..

Melissa Rivers to sue clinic over mother's death

A judge has decided to extend troubled actress Amanda Bynes' psychiatric hold for one more month.
	The decision was made following suggestions from Bynes' doctors who said she was still "very ill", according to TMZ.
	The28-year-old star was admitted to the psychiatric facility in Los Angeles earlier this month following some bizarre behaviour.
	Prior to being admitted into the facility, Bynes was arrested for allegedly driving under influence. She later was said showing weird behaviour in some occasions and accused her father of sexually abusing her before backpedalling her tweets, saying that a "microchip" in her brain was to blame for the alarming posts.
	Doctors who treated the actress planned to continue the treatment for a longer period. She would have been released now if the judge had not granted the extension.
	Bynes was also treated for similar problem last year. Back then, Bynes was placed under involuntary hold after she allegedly tried to set a fire on a stranger's ...

Amanda Bynes to stay one more month in psychiatric facility

Elizabeth Norment, the actress who starred as Kevin Spacey's executive secretary Nancy Kaufberger on 'House of Cards', has passed away at the age of 61.
	Her sister, Kate confirmed that Elizabeth died on October 13 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, according to Hollywood Reporter.
	Spacey expressed his condolences to Elizabeth through Twitter, writing, 'RIP Elizabeth Norment. We all loved her and she leaves a void in all of us here at HoC's.'
	'Elizabeth's passing. She was a talented actress, a warm soul and a good friend to us all,' Beau Willimon, the creator of 'House of Cards', said in a statement.
	Executives at MRC, the production company behind the series, said, 'Elizabeth Norment was a talented actress with a beautiful spirit who touched the entire 'House of Cards' family.'
	Besides 'House of Cards', Elizabeth appeared on some other series including 'Law & Order', 'St Elsewhere', 'Party of Five', 'ER', 'Mad About You' and 'Blue Bloods'. She played ...

Actress Elizabeth Norment dies

The biopic of a Oriya freedom fighter who had to wage a long battle for a second time to get his due after Indian independence, will be premiered during the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
	'Gour Hari Dastaan-The Freedom File', directed by Ananth Mahadevan and penned by renowned journalist C P Surendran, speaks about freedom fighter Gour Haridas, who had to fight it out with the bureaucracy to get recognition.
	"I came to know about his second struggle with bureaucracy when Mumbai media broke the story," said Surendran, who met the freedom fighter in Mumbai's Dahisar suburb.
	Hari, who joined the freedom struggle in his school days had to wade through the appalling bureaucracy before he came to be known.
	"Unless he has got recognition his struggle would have been in the vain. It is the mentality of the contemporary society to forget things," says Surendran, who describes Gour Hari as "hero from common walk of life."
	"It is biography of an unknown Indian. 

'Gour Hari Dastaan' to premiere at IFFI 2014

Singer Carrie Underwood's baby is due in the spring and she is excited about being a parent but worried about the responsibility.
	The 'See You Again' singer announced last month that she and husband Mike Fisher are expecting their first child together, reported Contactmusic.
	Appearing on 'The View', she said, "I'm due in the spring!"
	Though the 31-year-old singer is excited about becoming a mother, she admitted she is nervous about the responsibility.
	"Just being responsible for a tiny human. That's the hardest part," she added.
	The country singer is already looking to her own mother for inspiration on the type of parent she wants to be.
	"I have a wonderful mother, so if I can be even a little bit like that, we'll be good.

Carrie Underwood's baby due in spring

Rapper Nicki Minaj's has decided to push back the release date of her upcoming album The Pinkprint to December 15.
	The album was earlier scheduled to release on November 24, reported Ace showbiz.
	The delay was announced in a statement released to promote 'Only', Minaj's new single from the album.
	Produced by Dr Luke, Cirkut and J Mike, the track features Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown.
	In addition to 'Only', The Pinkprint will include 'Pills N Potions' and smashing hit 'Anaconda'. The latter song, which samples Sir Mix-a-Lot 1992 hit 'Baby's Got Back, peaked at No two on Billboard Hot 100.
	Minaj isn't the only Young Money artist whose anticipated new album gets delayed. Earlier this week, Young Money's Mac Maine said that Wayne's Tha Carter V would not arrive on October 28 as scheduled.

Nicki Minaj's upcoming album pushed back to December

A new wax figure of country star Taylor Swift will be put on display at Madame Tussauds.
	The statue of the 24-year-old singer was unveiled in both Washington and Hollywood earlier this week and features her in a tiny pair of red shorts and a white T-shirt with 'I love LA' emblazoned on the front, reported Contactmusic.
	Taylor's statue is also seen holding a red guitar with her striking blonde locks tied back into a ponytail.
	It is not the first time the 'Out of the Woods' hitmaker has been immobilised in wax after a statue of the star was unveiled in Madame Tussauds New York exactly four years ago on October 28, 2010.
	This recognition came just three days after the star's third studio album Speak Now was released.

Taylor Swift's wax figure unveiled

Pop star Katy Perry visited Marrakesh and Paris with a group of about 30 friends to celebrate her 30th birthday.
	DJ and music producer Diplo, traveled with the group, and, once again, the romantically linked pair looked cozy, reported Us magazine.
	"When they got off the plane (in Paris), Diplo was carrying Katy's pillow for her and they stopped to pose for pictures together on the tarmac. They had their arms around each other, and she was resting her head on his shoulder. They both seemed tired after the weekend in Morocco," a source said.
	Prior to their Parisian outing, Perry, Diplo, and their close friends traveled around Morocco, having dinner on the beach in Marrakesh one night.

Perry celebrated 30th birthday with trip to Morocco, Paris

Following their recent reconciliation, David McIntosh says he is ready to marry his on-and-off girlfriend Kelly Brook.
	The 28-year-old star said he is eager to wed the model in Mykonos, Greece, reported Contactmusic.
	"I would like to think that there is a future for us. As far as I'm concerned I've done nothing wrong. Hopefully things can be normal. I was engaged and would like to get married," he said.
	The couple got together in February 2014 and were engaged to be married just a month later but they split shortly after McIntosh came out of the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house amid rumours that he had cheated on his 34-year-old girlfriend.

David McIntosh vows to marry Kelly Brook

Hollywood beauty Megan Fox skipped 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Beijing premiere after developing skin allergy.
	Fans hoping to spot Fox on the red carpet were left disappointed after the 28-year-old actress's skin allergy forced her to stay at home, reported Us magazine.
	Chinese actress Fan Bingbing attended the special event in her place.
	Chinese media outfits speculated that Fox's allergy could have been caused by the polluted air.
	Fox's people, however, insisted that that was not the case.
	"She had an allergic reaction but not because of the pollution," a spokesperson said.
	The adventure comedy, which was released in the United States this past August, is based on the popular franchise that features a fictional team of four teenage turtles.

Fox misses 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Beijing premiere

Funnyman Russell Brand has teamed up with Michael Winterbottom for a new film.
	'The Emperor's New Clothes' will be a political documentary about the social differences that led to the financial crisis, reported Digital Spy.
	Winterbottom will direct the film, which will be a mixture of comedy, archive footage and interviews.
	Brand, 39, will present the documentary, while looking at financial centres in cities including London and New York.
	"It's about inequality and why the 1 per cent seem to have so much and the rest of us not quite so much.
	"Everyone knows about equality and what's going on in the world, so the idea is to point out the ludicrous extremes of our society," Winterbottom said.

Russell Brand filming political documentary

Less than one month after giving birth to her daughter, Mila Kunis is reportedly in hurry to shed her extra flab.
	The 31-year-old actress is determined to drop the 45 pounds she gained while pregnant with Wyatt Isabelle, her first child with husband Ashton Kutcher, reported OK! magazine.
	"Mila is doing an hour each of yoga and Pilates a day," a source said.

Mila Kunis wants to lose baby weight?

'12 Years A Slave' star Lupita Nyong'o prefers experimental beauty looks.
	The stunning actress, who was recently unveiled as Lancome's latest ambassador, said she likes playing with bold eye shadow colours and lipsticks when she steps out on the red carpet, reported Contactmusic.
	"My relationship with make-up is similar to my relationship with food: I like to experiment and it depends on what I'm in the mood for.
	"Generally, for everyday, I opt for light pink and plum glosses. In terms of lipsticks, I like burgundies and earthy tones. I also like to play with bright colours - especially for the red carpet," she added.
	The 31-year-old actress added that a vibrant lip colour is the perfect way to steal the limelight.
	"Lipstick is a great way to bring a whole outfit together or quickly feel dressed up... If I'm feeling bold and don't mind the extra attention. I brighten it up a little more and go with a matt texture.

I like to experiment with my looks: Lupita Nyong'o

Kanye West reportedly turned down an offer to perform in Las Vegas for USD 4.5 million.
	West would have become the highest paid artist on the Las Vegas strip had he accepted the offer, reported TMZ.
	According to the written offer West was required to perform 3 shows a week for 3 weeks at the Axis at Planet Hollywood. For that he was offered a whopping USD 500,000 per show.

Kanye West turns down high paying Las Vegas show offer

Actress Julianne Moore has revealed that she opted for 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' because her kids are obsessed with the sci-fi film series.
	Moore, 53, is mother to son Caleb, 16, and daughter Liv, 12, with husband Bart Freundlich, reported People magazine.
	"Most of the films I make are not for kids. My son was in line for the midnight show when The Hunger Games first came out. They both loved the books. For them, my being in Mockingjay was fairly meaningful," she said.
	Although many actresses fear aging and slow down, the 'Carrie' star says she is energized by the clarity the years have given her.
	"When you're starting out in this business, you feel like you're not in charge, that you're still looking to the world for a kind of validation. But as you get older, you realize that direction comes from yourself, from your own desires and responsibilities," she added.

I joined 'Hunger Games' for kids: Julianne Moore

After being announced as the new Oscar host, Neil Patrick Harris has landed his own variety show with NBC.
	The 'How I Met Your Mother' star will host the US version of Saturday Night Takeaway, the long-running UK variety show format produced by UK-based production company ITV, reported Vulture.
	The Harris show is expected to originate from New York, logical given the actor's roots in the city.
	"As I watched the show, I couldn't stop smiling. Now that I've seen many seasons, my face hurts. It's a game changer. Nothing like this has been done before, and it's unique structure fits right into my random skill set. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and have some fun!," Harris said.
	The 'Gone Girl' star has been open about his desire to host a variety show.

Neil Patrick Harris lands his own variety show

Pop diva Beyonce is getting a biography by celebrity writer J Randy Taraborrelli.
	Slated to hit the bookstores by next year, the unauthorised biography will be published by Grand Central Books.
	The untitled book will "explore all facets of Knowles' life" beginning with her childhood performances, exploring her time with Destiny's Child, her solo career and her marriage to Jay Z, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
	"Beyonce has lived a most incredible, inspiring life. I know my readers will enjoy her journey," Taraborrelli said in a statement.
	The singer is not participating in the unauthorized book. Taraborrelli is relying on interviews with people "who have been pivotal to her personal and professional development."
	Taraborrelli has previously written biographies of Michael Jackson and Madonna.

A biography on Beyonce in the works

Moviemaker Jeetu Joseph has completed shooting for his Tamil film "Papanasam", a mega venture starring Kamal Haasan and Gautami.
     A remake of Malayalam super hit "Drishyam," the movie is a crime thriller and a major portion of the film was shot in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, sources said.
     The original in Malayalam featured Mohanlal and Meena in the lead. Post production work is set to commence soon for the film which is expected to release early next year. The film shoot was completed two days ago.
     Haasan has already completed the shoot for Uttama Villain.

Kamal Haasan wraps up 'Papanasam' shoot

'Buno Hans' actor Tanusree Chakroborty, having debuted first in Kamaleswar's Uro Chithi, says she doesn't feel a film can be judged by hit or flop tags.
	"I had wanted for long to work with Tonyda (Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury) and the way he charted my role in Buno Haans it gave me another big platform to showcase role of a little weird, self-willed and bold girl, the type of role every thinking actress should aspire for," Tanusreee told PTI on the sidelines of a jewellery event here.
	"And the tag of hit or flop doesn't make or break a film. From the audience reaction I know for sure Buno Haans had been liked for its straight narrative and the music of Shantanu Moitra."
	"Who will not like to lip sync Shantanuda's composition in Shreya's (Ghosal) voice?" Tanusree said at the launch of collections of new jewellery of a well-known chain in town.
	Actor Rituparna Sengupta, busy with promotions of Parapaar and Pati Parameswar, two different genre flicks, revelaed she was a jewelry person ...

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