Newbie actor Vivaan Shah feels his upcoming film 'Happy New Year', a multi-starrer heist drama, is one of the most important movies of his career.
	The 24-year-old actor, who is the younger son of Naseeruddin Shah will be seen in a pivotal role opposite actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Boman Irani, Abhishek Bachchan and Sonu Sood in the film.
	"'Happy New Year' is a life changing experience for me. It was very educative for me because I got to work with such senior actors in the film. 'Happy New Year' is one of the most important things of my life," said Vivaan, who was here last evening to promote the Farah Khan's Diwali release.
	Vivaan, who started his film journey with Vishal Bhardwaj's black comedy '7 Khoon Maaf', also showed off his newly-learnt tap dancing skills in the event.
	He shook his leg on Happy New Year's track 'Lovely', which is picturised on Deepika in the film.
	"Tap dancing makes me happy. I learnt it from Farah ma'am in the film. I am a non-dancer and 

'Happy New Year' is a life changing experience: Vivaan

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Bethenny Frankel has officially returned to reality TV series 'Real Housewives of New York'.
	Bravo TV announced that the mother of one would join Carole Radziwill, Heather Thomson, Kristen Taekman, LuAnn de Lesseps, Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan in the seventh season of the show, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Rumours of her return had emerged a few weeks ago, but she denied it earlier this month.
	"I'm genuinely excited, with a side of slightly nervous, for my return to 'The Real Housewives of New York City'," Bethenny says in a statement.
	"Bravo has always been the place on television where I have the freedom to be unfiltered, honest and inappropriate, with an audience who has been with me from the beginning. I can't wait to see what this next chapter brings for all of us.

Bethenny Frankel returns to 'Real Housewives of New York'

Abhishek Bachchan is often seen in multi-starrers and the actor says he has no problem in being a part of ensemble films.
	The 38-year-old actor, who was last seen in 'Dhoom 3' opposite Aamir Khan, Uday Chopra and Katrina Kaif, said he is very secure as an actor.
	"Yes, I like doing ensemble films. I don't categorise a film whether it's a solo or a multi-starrer. I feel when an actor is a part of an ensemble film, he makes equal contribution to it. I think you all will be bored of you see only me on-screen because I am a very boring person.
	"I feel solo hero film is not an actor's credit, it's a team process. Everybody who works on a film is a part of success of that film... I am very secure as an artiste," Abhishek said.
	The 'Bol Bachchan' star will be next seen in Farah Khan's 'Happy New Year', in which he essays the role of a thief for the first time after playing cops in most of his films.
	"The experience of being a part of 'Happy New Year' has been very gratifying. It has been 

I am very secure as an artiste: Abhishek Bachchan

Bollywood actor Govinda has become the latest celebrity to join the Twitter bandwagon and will use the micro-blogging site to promote his November release, 'Kill Dil'.
	Besides, 'Kill Dil', the 50-year-old actor also has 'Happy Ending' lined up for release next month.
	"#GovindaOnTwitter #MyfirstTweet," read the actor's first post.
	'Kill Dil' directed by Shaad Ali, also stars Parineeti Chopra, Ali Zafar, Ranveer Singh and will hit theatres on November 14.
	Govinda's other film, 'Happy Ending' with Saif Ali Khan, is slated for release on November 21.

Govinda joins Twitter to promote new film

Having chiseled the look of an encounter specialist, always on the prowl, in Prosenjit Chattejee-starrer Force, ace fashion designer Agnimitra Paul says she was struck by the fastidiousness of Tollywood's superhero.
	"My idea was not to accentuate the larger than life image of the superhero in Force. I had not done that in case of Mithunda (Mithun Chakroborty) as well in Shukno Lanka where I had designed his cotume," the ethnic-fusion trendsetter in contemporary fashion scene, told PTI here.
	In 'Force' Prosenjit went for cotton linen shirts, with bluish shades during action scenes while, "I suggested he wear a more casual look in leisurely moments like driving with his autistic son or sharing frame with real and reel couple Arpita Chatterjee, Agnimitra, having also worked with Rajpal Yadav in 'Anta Anter Bongaon Local', said.
	Agnimitra, who had also worked wth Sridevi years back for celebrity wear, said, "With the Bengali film industry tilting towards realistic genre, actors - be ...

'Prosenjit fits in the shoes of an encounter cop in Force'

Director Darren Aronofsky will receive the first ever Human Society Filmmaker Award as an appreciation for his decision to use animated animals instead of real creatures in his Biblical film 'Noah'.
	The 45-year-old filmmaker has been chosen by officials at the Humane Society of the United States (Hsus) to be the guest of honour at the animal charity's upcoming To The Rescue! New York event on November 21, reported Contactmusic.
	Aronofsky has been praised for his "compassionate decision" to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) instead of animal actors in 'Noah', and the moviemaker insists the choice was easy.
	"When I started working on 'Noah', an early question was how to express the vastness and complexity of the animal kingdom on the big screen.
	"It was quickly apparent that working with live animals would be dangerous for them. It was also morally ambiguous considering we were making a film about the first naturalist, Noah, who saved and cared for all the varied species on the ..

Darren Aronofsky to receive Animal Rights award

Beatles icon Ringo Starr has become the unlikely new face of famous footwear brand Skechers.
	The 74-year-old veteran rocker will front the fashion firm's new Relaxed Fit Footwear campaign, becoming the first musician to promote the shoe line, following in the footsteps of former American football stars Joe Montana and Joe Namath, reported Contactmusic.
	In a statement, Skechers bosses say, "Ringo possesses the charm, cool charisma and instant global recognition that will elevate awareness for our popular Relaxed Fit footwear collection.
	"Ringo is not only a music icon, but also a style icon and is the perfect ambassador to illustrate how our footwear helps keep you relaxed in any situation."
	Starr, who also modelled for a recent John Varvatos menswear campaign, joins the likes of Demi Lovato and British actress Kelly Brook as spokesmodels for Skechers, which previously boasted Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears as brand representatives.

Ringo Starr named face of footwear brand

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has criticised beauty advertisements, saying that the campaigns appear so glamorous that regular women cannot relate to them.
	The 34-year-old Brazilian beauty said that such 'unattainable' beauty adverts can create negative impact on a woman's thinking, reported Contactmusic.
	"Sometimes I feel like adverts like this can make women feel so distant. They are so glamorous and so unattainable and so aspirational that you really can't touch them, in a way. They are kind of a dream," she said.
	Bundchen added that her new campaign has been made keeping in mind a common woman, who is glamorous and at the same time is vulnerable and goes through her struggles.

Gisele Bundchen slams 'unattainable' beauty ads

Popular Tamil actor Vijay, whose Diwali release 'Kaththi' (Knife) is facing ire of pro-Tamil groups, today said all issues have been resolved with the producers heeding demands that their name be removed from the film's publicity material.
	"I sincerely thank Puratchi Thalaivi (Revolutionary Leader) Amma (as Jayalalithaa is addressed), who supported the amicable release of the film, Tamil Nadu police, theatre owners and producers who respected Tamils' sentiments to remove their name," he said while extending his Diwali greetings.
	Vijay's earlier film 'Thalaiva' had also faced pre-release protests from some fringe groups. His 'Thuppakki' also faced problems over portrayal of a particular community.
	"This issue has been resolved amicably. So we request the fans and common people who were eagerly awaiting the movie to watch it and enjoy," he said a statement here.
 	Meanwhile, theatre owners, who met here in the wake of two cinemas here screening the movie being attacked by miscreants .

All issues over release of 'Kaththi' resolved: Vijay

Actor Ryan Reynolds, who is expecting his first child with actress wife Blake Lively, has joked that he will name the baby after Olympic-winning athlete Bruce Jenner, if its is a boy.
	Reynolds, 37, and the 27-year-old 'Gossip Girl' star, got married in 2012. Lively revealed her pregnancy news via her lifestyle website Preserve on October 6, with a picture of her growing baby bump, reported Us magazine.
	Reynolds says he does not want his child to have any pretentious name. "If it's a boy, Bruce Jenner," the he said, referring to Kris Jenner's estranged husband.
	"I don't want a name that's anything pretentious or, like, Hollywoody. So I'm going with Excalibur Anaconda Reynolds... That's if it's a girl," he added.

I will name my baby Bruce Jenner: Ryan Reynolds

Comedian Jimmy Fallon has penned a picture book for children, which is inspired by his baby daughter.
	Fallon's 'Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada' will be published by MaCmillan imprint Feiwel and Friends next June 9, reported Huffington Post.
	Fallon wrote a children's book, 'Snowball Fight!' back in 2005, but this is the first one he's written since becoming a father.
	Te TV host's book is said to be a hilarious account of every father's secret campaign to ensure that their babies' first word is Dada -- not Mama!" Throughout the story, illustrated creatures -- from cows, sheep, and horses to mice and frogs -- try to coax their babies into saying 'Dada'.
	"This is one of the few celebrity books that you can tell was actually written by the celebrity. And my baby personally approved of the beautiful artwork by Miguel Ordoneez," the TV star said in a statement.
	Fallon, 40, and film producer wife Nancy Juvonen welcomed Winnie Rose last year via gestational surrogacy.

Jimmy Fallon pens children book

Calling him a 'gentleman' and 'artiste', Hollywood stars and fashion world personalities have taken to social networking sites to pay their respects to style icon and renowned fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.
	The designer died at the age of 82, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
	Fellow designers, such as Brian Atwood, Zac Posen and Christian Siriano, have posted tributes to the groundbreaking designer and his inspiring creations, along with celebrities like Taylor Swift, Zoe Saldana and Jennifer Garner who have worn his creations.
	"My all-time favourite designer has passed away. Oscar, it was an honour to wear your creations and to know you. In loving memory," said Swift, posting a photo of herself wearing a de la Renta dress.
	"So sad the passing of Fashion Icon Oscar de la Renta. Genius and a gentleman. His artistry will live forever!" said Atwood.
	Designer Christian Siriano, said, "Very sad to hear of the passing of Oscar De La Renta. He was a master, and an inspiration 

Hollywood, fashion world pay homage to Oscar de la Renta

Actor Sean Bean has joined Matt Damon in 'The Martian', the space survival drama Ridley Scott is directing for Twentieth Century Fox
	The story centers on an astronaut (Damon) who is stranded in a Martian colony and struggles to survive, hoping he can last long enough for NASA to organise a rescue mission, according Hollywood Reporter.
	The cast already includes such high-profile names as Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kate Mara, Michael Pena and Kristen Wiig.
	Scott is producing with Simon Kinberg and Aditya Sood, who originally found the book on which the film is based. Drew Goddard wrote the script.
	Bean is currently starring on TNT's crime drama 'Legends'. He also will appear in 'Jupiter Ascending', the upcoming sci-fi epic from the Wachowski siblings, and recently wrapped 'Pixels', the Adam Sandler comedy that is due for release July 24, 2015.

Sean Bean joins Matt Damon in 'The Martian'

The Spanish Film Academy announced that it will honour Antonio Banderas with an honorary Goya Award for it what it called a "stellar career on both sides of the Atlantic."
	The presentation will take place next February at Spain's premiere film gala in Madrid, according to Hollywood Reporter.
	The academy's board of directors unanimously voted to award the Spanish star the honour for having "developed a versatile trajectory as an actor, have shown his own point of view as a director and having immersed himself in the role of producer to support national values."
	Calling him a hometown-Malaga boy "without borders," the academy said it applauded his career punctuated by "risks and commitment."
	Banderas, who reached stardom in some of the most emblematic roles in Pedro Almodovar's earlier works like 'Tie Me Up, Tie me Down', 'Labyrinth of Passion', 'Matador', 'Law of Desire' and 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown'.
	The 54-year-old Spanish actor has also forged a successful ...

Antonio Banderas to be given Honorary Goya Award in Spain

Actor Ashish Vidyarthi suffered a mishap on the sets of his film 'Bollywood Diary' when he nearly drowned in the river before being rescued by a policeman.
	The incident occurred when the 52-year-old actor was doing a scene in river Shivnath and the current swept Vidyarthi and he started drowning.
	On seeing, the actor's plight, constable Vikash Singh, who was present on the site, jumped into the river and pulled Vidyarthi out.
	Actor Manoj Bajpai tweeted about the incident, saying, "My friend Ashish Vidyarthi got saved from drowning in a river by a policeman. Salute to the policeman. Ashish is trying to come to terms with.

Policeman resuces Ashish Vidyarthi from drowning on set

Actress Tori Spelling has been reportedly put in quarantine after being rushed to a hospital for Ebola-like symptoms.
	The 41-year-old 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star was "running a fever, coughing uncontrollably, and having trouble breathing", reported TMZ online.
	Doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital fear Spelling may have contracted Enterovirus D68.
	"Tori was not only admitted to the hospital, she was put under quarantine and neither Dean McDermott nor the children are allowed anywhere near her for fear she may have contracted the contagious non-polio Enterovirus," a source said.
	"She's had a cough and low grade fever for more than a week now, but refused to see a doctor. She's been filming her show, and she and Dean worked hard on a birthday bash last weekend for their daughter Hattie, so Tori wasn't about to call off the party because she didn't feel well," the source added.
	The source said doctors "are currently running tests. And they hope to have a diagnosis as soon as ...

Tori Spelling hospitalised with symptoms of Ebola

The 1977 Lotus Espirit submarine car from the James Bond movie 'The Spy Who Loved Me' has been listed on auction website eBay for a whopping USD 1,000,000.
	According to the owner, it is only one of three Lotus submarine cars remaining. The car is an original movie prop that has been completely restored, according to the eBay listing.
	The car was shown off on the show 'American Restoration' on the History Channel, and was restored by Rick Dale, who owns Rick's Restoration in Las Vegas. It is restored and has fins on one side and folding wheels on the other side.
	A total of six of the props were made, and three of them have survived to this day. The Lotus being offered is one of them, though it should be noted that it is entirely a prop: it neither drives nor functions under water.
	What it lacks in function, however, it makes up for with ample bragging rights.
	The car is being sold in Nevada.
	"The same price that Dr Evil charged to spare the world in the first Austin Powers ...

James Bond submarine car on sale

Actor Shai LaBeouf has talked about his friendship with Brad Pitt saying the Hollywood star is like his 'husband'.
	The 28-year-old actor revealed his relationship with his 'Fury' co-star was spousal, reported Us Weekly.
	Asked if Pitt was like a father figure for him, the 'Transformers' actor replied, "No, I never looked at him like a father figure.
	"He's like my husband. I'm his wife, he's my husband. He's daddy, I'm mommy. That's how we were in the tank and that's how it still," LaBeouf said.
	"Brad's very paternal but he's also an equal. I don't want to paint him as the old guy in the tank, that's not who he is. I mean, he's on the same level as all of us. He just has a lot of wisdom."
	Pitt, 50, meanwhile, said that his relationship with his 'Fury' co-stars was more parental.

Shia LaBeouf says Brad Pitt is like his husband

Ace fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who has dressed celebrities from US First Lady Hillary Clinton to actresses like Cameron Diaz, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 82.
	De la Renta died last night, a family member confirmed. The Dominican-American designer was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, reported ABC News.
	De la Renta was touted as one of the most sought after fashion designers in the world. He was particularly known for his red carpet gowns and evening wear.
	His silk-taffeta and chiffon gowns were praised as pieces of art. He recently designed Hollywood superstar George Clooney's wife Amal Alamuddin's wedding gown, which was an ivory beaded-tulle dress.
	Born in 1932, de la Renta left home at 18 to study painting in Madrid. He later developed a love of fashion design and began an apprenticeship with Cristobal Balenciaga, who became his mentor, and then, landed a job with Lanvin in Paris. Soon after, he moved to New York City.
	It was under designer ...

Designer Oscar de la Renta dies at 82

Legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, whose beautifully made evening wear was beloved by US first ladies, has died at 82, US media has reported.
	The Dominican-born American fashion icon, who dressed first ladies from Jacqueline Kennedy to Laura Bush, most recently designed the wedding dress for human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, who wed Hollywood heart throb George Clooney.
	A sophisticated, sartorial choice for A-list movie stars on the red carpet and wealthy socialites, he was also the go-to man for something elegant for actress and fashionista Sarah Jessica Parker, of "Sex and the City" fame.
	The designer reportedly passed away at his home in Connecticut but worked right up to the end of his life.
	The cause of death was not immediately clear but he had been diagnosed with cancer a number of years ago. Earlier this month, British-born designer Peter Copping was announced as creative director of Oscar de la Renta.
	His company website late yesterday bore only his ...

Designer Oscar de la Renta dies at 82: US media

'Sons of Anarchy' star Ryan Hurst has joined the cast of TV series 'Bates Motel'.
	The 38-year-old actor will appear in season three in a major recurring role, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Hurst will play Chick Hogan, an intelligent ex-con with dark and menacing personality traits.
	The character owns a motorbike shop, but runs an illegal firearms trade on the side.
	The actor will appear in 'Bates Motel' alongside former 'Sons of Anarchy' cast-mate Kenny Johnson.
	'Bates Motel' returns to the US in March 2015.

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