Sam Smith and 5 Seconds of Summer will perform at the American Music Awards.
	The two nominees will take to the stage along with Mary J Blige at the November ceremony, dick clark productions has announced, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Smith and 5 Seconds of Summer are nominated against one another in the Kohl's New Artist of the Year category, which also includes Iggy Azalea, Meghan Trainor and Bastille.
	Blige is competing with Beyonce and Jhene Aiko for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist Award.
	It has already been announced that Charli XCX and Pitbull will be performing at the American Music Awards.
	Pitbull is hosting the ceremony as well, with ABC airing the awards show on November 23 from Los Angeles.

Sam Smith, 5 Seconds of Summer to play American Music Awards

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Coldplay, One Direction and Ed Sheeran will perform at the BBC Music Awards.
	They will be joined by Calvin Harris, Paloma Faith and Clean Bandit at the inaugural ceremony at London's Earl's Court on Thursday, December 11.
	BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw and Radio 2's Chris Evans teamed up to make the special announcement.
	Coldplay's Chris Martin said: "We're really looking forward to the BBC Music Awards. It's an incredible line-up and we're honoured to be part of it."
	Meanwhile, Evans added: "Every year is a marvellous year for music in the UK and 2014 has been no exception. The inaugural BBC Music Awards will be the new icing on an ever mouthwatering end-of-term cake.
	"We shall gratefully be tipping our hats to those whose lights have shone brightest and whose music has helped water the inner flowers of our souls, hearts and minds over the last 12 months.
	"Call it a review with prizes, or a show full of surprises, I cannot wait. Get your ears on, the BBC Music Awards is coming to .

Coldplay, One Direction, to perform at BBC Music Awards

Actress Kelly Reilly says she is 'not holding her breath' with 'Sherlock Holmes 3', but it might well go ahead.
	Reilly has played Mary Morstan in the first two 'Sherlock Holmes' movies, and there has been a lot of chatter this year that we are going to be getting a third.
	However, Reilly said that she knows very little about the project and believes it is as likely not to go ahead as go ahead at this point, reported FemaleFirst.
	"I hear chatter about that, and then it goes away. Getting all of the boys' schedules together is quite a difficult thing with everyone being so busy.
	"It is a little vignette for me to come in and do that. That would be lovely, they are such lovely people, and it would be nice to get together. However, I am not holding my breath that it is going to happen; but it might well," she said.
	Actor Robert Downey Jr had hinted that a third film is in development earlier this month, which would see him reprise the title role.

Kelly Reilly uncertain about 'Sherlock Holmes 3'

DJ Diplo, rumoured to be dating singer Katy Perry, is expecting his second child with former girlfriend Kathryn Lockhart.
	The 35-year-old dance music star is no longer in a relationship with the Lockhart, but he will be involved in the newborn's life, according to the New York Daily News.
	Diplo, real name Wesley Pentz, already has a four-year-old son named Lockett with Lockhart.
	"She's due in the next couple of weeks... Her friends recently had a baby shower for her. She and Wes aren't together, but he's actively involved in (Lockett's) life," a source said.

DJ Diplo expecting second child?

'Begin Again' actress Karen Pittman is heading to FX's period drama 'The Americans'.
	Pittman has been cast in a recurring role for the third season as Lisa, a struggling mother and recovering alcoholic, Deadline reported.
	Her character will work on the assembly line of a top-secret Defence Department project.
	Lisa will also help out Michele by becoming her AA sponsor, unaware that Michele is looking for details about the project.
	The actress is best known for her roles in 'One Life To Live' and 'House of Cards'.
	Pittman joins Frank Langella, who has also joined the third season of the series.

Karen Pittman joins 'The Americans' season 3

Oscar-winning actress Naomi Watts says it was challenging to do funny scenes with Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy in upcoming film 'St Vincent'
	Watts, 46, said comedy does not come naturally to her, so she thought to herself she would have to give her best for the comedy film, reported People magazine.
	"I thought, 'I better have it together'. I'm not the go-to girl for comedy, she said.
	'St Vincent' is written and directed by Theodore Melfi, making his feature film debut.

Acting funny opposite Bill Murray was tough: Naomi Watts

'The West Wing' actress Mary McCormack is boarding 'House of Lies'.
	McCormack, 45, will play major investor Denna Altshuler in the Showtime comedy series, according to Deadline.
	Denna Altshuler will come to the aid of Marty Kaan (Don Cheadle) just as it looks like Kaan & Associates is near ruination.
	McCormack is a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award nominee for her portrayal of US national security official Kate Harper in 'The West Wing'.
	She more recently portrayed US marshal Mary Shannon in 'In Plain Sight'.
	Alicia Witt ('Friday Night Lights') will appear in the new season as well as an engineer hired by Marty Kaan.

Mary McCormack joins 'House of Lies'

Actor Stephen Collins is unemployed following the allegation that he molested some under-aged girls, a legal document has revealed.
	Collins, 67, has allegedly admitted to molesting three underage girls in an audio tape that emerged earlier this month, reported TMZ.
	The audio tape was apparently taken a therapy session with his wife Faye Grant in 2012. Collins is currently in the process of filing for divorce from Grant.
	His lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan says in the legal document, "Faye's decision to parade that recording... Has resulted in Stephen having no income other than investment income and pension income."
	"Stephen suffers greatly from the pillaring (sic) by the media surrounding Faye's unlawful recording," he added.
	Collins' appearance in the upcoming movie 'Ted 2' and on 'Scandal' will also be edited out. His talent agency also dropped him about a week later.

Molestation scandal leaves Stephen Collins unemployed

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sebastian Stan and Mackenzie Davis have been cast in Ridley Scott's 'The Martian'.
	They will join Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wiig in the science fiction movie, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	The 20th Century Fox film was adapted by Drew Goddard from Andy Weir's book.
	Damon will star as an astronaut stranded on Mars, who must figure out how to survive long enough to return home to Earth.
	The roles for the '12 Years a Slave', 'Captain America: The Winter Solider' and 'What If' actors respectively are yet to be revealed.
	Sean Bean was most recently announced for the project.
	Kate Mara, Donald Glover, Michael Pena and Jeff Daniels will also feature in the film.
	'The Martian' will begin filming in November in Budapest.

Chiwetel Ejiofor joins 'The Martian'

Jackie Chan has pledged to become a better father after his son Jaycee was arrested on drug charges.
	The film star said in his first comments in person after the arrest: "I am always a father. I used to be an unqualified father. Now, after this event, I want to be a qualified father."
	Jaycee Chan was detained in August and was formally arrested the following month on suspicion of allowing other people to consume drugs, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of three years' imprisonment.
	Chan apologised in a statement soon after his son's arrest and pledged to work with him on his recovery.
	He spoke to reporters Thursday while promoting his latest movie, "Skiptrace," in which he plays a Hong Kong detective.

Chan wants to be better father after son's arrest

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, whose film production company, Mukta Arts behind hits like 'Ram Lakhan', 'Karz', Khalnayak', 'Taal', today celebrated its 36th anniversary.
	Named after the 69-year-old director-producer's wife Mukta Rahane, the company has produced 41 Bollywood films till date.
	"36th anniversary today of Mukta Arts. Produced 41 films with 15 films directed by me... Still going still strong. My gratitude to all in Mukta," Ghai posted on twitter.
	"Mukta arts produced its first film 'Karz' in 1978 and produced many big blockbusters in the next 30 years out of which many are being remade in 2015," he added.
	Ghai also revealed that the muhurat shot of all of the films produced under the banner of Mukta Arts take place on this date (October 24).
	"Mahurat of every movie by Mukta Arts took place on October 24, which happens to be the day I got married to Mukta Rehana. Blessed," he tweeted.
	Other films produced by the company include 'Hero', 'Karma', 'Pardes', 'YaAdein', 'Iqbal', .

Subhash Ghai's film production house turns 36

Hollywood star couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z have reportedly renewed their wedding vows, six years after their marriage.
	The ceremony, which took place during their tour of Europe where they were playing their On The Run tour, was said to be tiny and low key, reported the Daily Mirror
	"Things have been difficult for them but they have worked through it. Now things are better than ever for them," a source said about the Beyonce, 33, and Jay Z, who have a two-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.
	"Their friends and families are now delighted that there has been a very happy ending to this whole sorry scenario. Both Beyonce and Jay-Z have put a lot of work into their marriage and it has paid off. They are both over the moon," the source added.
	The pair's marriage found itself in trouble when a video of Beyonce's sister Solange attacking rap king Jay Z, 44, in a New York lift back in May went viral.
	Footage of them arguing was leaked, but things became so nasty, Solange also tried to kick .

Beyonce, Jay Z renew wedding vows after six years of marriage

David Beckham and Robbie Williams have teamed up for a UNICEF UK campaign, raising awareness about childhood violence.
	The duo are joining with UNICEF to call on world governments to make reforms as part of their 2015 agendas in the areas of exploitation and violence against children, reported Digital Spy.
	This 'Children in Danger' campaign coincides with the release of a new report that finds that a child dies from violence once every five minutes worldwide.
	Beckham, who has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005, said of the campaign, "If you saw a child in danger, any child you would instantly step up and protect that child from whatever threat they were facing. Millions of children around the world are facing dangers every day - violence, disease and disasters."
	Fellow Goodwill Ambassador Williams added, "I've met children around the world who are facing all kinds of dangers - kids in Haiti who lost everything in the earthquake and little children in Mexico at risk of ...

David Beckham, Robbie Williams unite for UNICEF campaign

Pregnant actress Zoe Saldana got teary-eyed as she paid tribute to her mother, Asalia Nazario, during a surprise party honouring the matriarch that was filmed for a new, uplifting web series.
	The show, AOL Originals' My Hero', has been executive produced by the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' actress, reported E!Online.
	 It focuses on celebrities and the people who have helped change their lives for the better.
	In a video Saldana shared on her Twitter page, she and her sisters, Mariel and Cisely, expressed touching words to their mother, who had to make difficult decisions for her family following a horrible tragedy.
	"You are the ultimate rock star because you became my friend, because you showed us your humanity when we were too young to understand," said Saldana, her voice wavering, as her mother was seen wiping away tears with a handkerchief. "We got it and I'm so grateful for that. So, thank you.

Zoe Saldana pays tribute to mother

Actor Daniel Radcliffe says he cannot imagine at the moment about working on 'Harry Potter' spin-off trilogy as he finished the last instalment of the original just four years back.
	Radcliffe, 25, who starred in the titular role in the 'Harry Potter' films, said it will be too much for him to sign on the three films, based on JK Rowling's Potter book series 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them', reported Us magazine.
	"At the moment the thought of signing on to another three would be crazy to me. It's a lot to take on again so soon after he's finished (Potter)," Radcliffe said.
	The first instalment of this new spin-off is set for a November 2016 premiere. 'Fantastic Beasts' is set 70 years prior to Potter's story.

It'd be crazy to do Harry Potter spin-off: Daniel Radcliffe

Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley enjoyed a fun day out with her son Damian.
	The British actress, 49, and her youngster visited London's popular department store Harrods where they tried on some goofy hats, reported Us magazine.
	"With my little man at the Disney Cafe @Harrods," Hurley captioned the selfie with her son via Twitter, who wore Mickey Mouse ears with a Fantasia hat while she sported Minnie Mouse ears with the character's signature red polka-dotted bow.
	The bikini designer was visiting the department store to check up on her swimwear line, which had its own display.
	"@Harrods thank you to the lovely staff at the swim department. Elizabeth Hurley Beach looking great!," she captioned a photo of herself posing in front of her line.

Elizabeth Hurley, son go out for shopping

Comedians Ellen DeGeneres and Chris Rock among others were considered before funnyman Neil Patrick to host the Oscars 2015, it has been revealed.
	The 'How I Met Your Mother' star has been recently declared the host for the 87th Academy Awards but the producers first approached DeGeneres, who has hosted the ceremony twice (2007 and 2014), according to Hollywood Reporter.
	DeGeneres was apparently not interested to do it for the third time. Next on the wish list reportedly was Chris Rock, with whom DeGeneres shares ICM Partners agent Eddy Yablans, but a deal failed to materialise.
	Producers then expressed interest in Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who also said no, after which Harris was finalised.

Neil Patrick Harris not first choice for hosting Oscars 2015

Veteran yesteryear actor S S Rajendran, who was the first cinema artiste to be elected to a state Assembly in post-independent India, died here today.
	Rajendran (86), who had been admitted to a private hospital for lung infection, died this morning, his son Kannan said.
      Known for his clear diction and impeccable dialogue delivery, SSR, as he was addressed by fans, earned a name for himself during the period ruled by two stalwarts of Tamil cinema, MG Ramachandran and 'Sivaji' Ganesan.
	Incidentally he had starred alongside Ganesan in a number of films, including the latter's debut venture, 'Parasakthi', a revolutionary film scripted by DMK leader M Karunanidhi, and 'Deivapiravi.'
	Fondly addressed as 'Latchiya Nadigar'(Actor of Principles) by his fans, Rajendran started his career as a theatre artiste. He later ventured into Tamil cinema, acting in notable films such as 'Parasakthi', 'Poompuhar', 'Marakka Mudiuma,' 'Kumudam' and 'Naanum Oru Penn,' among others.
	Drawn by the ...

S S Rajendran dies at the age of 86

'Captain America' star Chris Evans is reportedly dating his former girlfriend Minka Kelly.
	After breaking up last year, the on-and-off couple have been spending time together in recent months, Reported people magazine.
	Evans, 33, and Kelly, 34, who recently starred on the FOX series 'Almost Human', met up for lunch at the actor's home on Oct 21 and enjoyed carryout from Hugo's Tacos in Los Angeles.
	"It was just a friendly lunch," a source said.
	The two apparently spent time with his family in late September at karaoke night at Lavender Asian Cuisine and Bar in Evans's hometown of Sudbury, Massachusetts.
	"It looked like a family night out. They were with a bunch of people, including Chris's family, and Chris and Minka sat in the back while other people in their group got up and did some karaoke," the source added.

Chris Evans, Minka Kelly dating again?

Actor Ethan Hawke has been roped in to play the legendary jazz trumpeter Chet Baker in his biopic, 'Born To Be Blue'.
	The film is written and directed by Canadian filmmaker Robert Budreau. The filming has begun, reported Deadline.
	It is inspired by Baker's rise, fall and eventual resurgence. The story will chart his comeback in the late 1970s and the tumultuous love affair that changed the way he played music and helped him on the road to redemption after his self-destructive ways had seemingly destroyed his career.
	Also starring in the film are are Carmen Ejogo ('The Purge: Anarchy, Selma') and Callum Keith Rennie ('Fifty Shades Of Grey').
	Hawke, 43, has apparently worked closely this year with the filmmakers to develop the project.

Ethan Hawke to play jazz trumpeter Chet Baker in biopic

Former NBA player Lamar Odom is reportedly not in the mood to sign divorce papers to end his marriage to Khloe Kardashian.
	Kardashian filed for divorce from Odom, 34, ten months ago, and she was finally ready to move on, reported People online.
	Odom is yet to file his own response to Kardashian's initial divorce filing.
	"He needs to sign papers and he won't. He disappears here and there, and she can't find him. She just wants to move on," a source said.
	According to papers filed by a Los Angeles Superior Court Family judge on October 9, Kardashian must now make a choice - either file a Request to Enter a Default, or a Request for Dismissal.
	Kardahsian filed for divorce after years of hiding Odom's drug abuse and infidelity from family and friends.

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