Actress Priyanka Chopra, who will be seen playing Olympic medal-winning boxer Mary Kom in a biopic, says the sports drama is the 'hardest' film of her career.
	The film has been directed by Omung Kumar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali on a story and screenplay written by Saiwyn Quadras.
	The 31-year-old actress also revealed that the first look of the film will be come out soon.
	"Coming soon... The first look of the hardest film of my life. Two years of determination taught by the guru herself. Mary Kom #Fight Like A Girl," Priyanka posted on Twitter.

Mary Kom biopic the hardest film of my career: Priyanka

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The Dharamshala Film Festival (DIFF) is back with its third edition, showcasing animated filmmaker Gitanjali Rao's movie 'True Love Story' which had its premiere at Cannes this year.
	The four-day festival in Dharamshala which is organised by Indo-Tibetan filmmaking couple Ritu Sarin and Tenzin Sonam, promises to bring the best of recent Indian and world cinema, both in fiction and documentary.
	 "This year's highlights include an animation workshop by India's best known animation filmmaker Gitanjali Rao, who will also present her new film, 'True Love Story', and curate a selection of animation films from around the world," a statement read.
	Filmmaker UmeshKulkarni will continue his special relationship with DIFF by curating a package of the best of new Indian short films.
	DIFF will also initiate a Himalayan Filmmakers' Fellowship Programme, where five upcoming filmmakers from the Himalayan regions will be selected and brought to DIFF to watch films, participate in the masterclasses 

Dharamshala Film Festival 2014 to begin from Oct 30-Nov 2

Goa Church wants the dates of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2014 to be revised so that it does not clash with the decennial exposition of St Francis Xavier's relics.
	"If these two events (IFFI and exposition) do not clash, then that would be an ideal situation. Government must think seriously that there is another important event happening with IFFI in the state," Fr Alfred Vaz, convener of St Francis Xavier Relics Exposition committee, told PTI today.
	The exposition would be held from November 22, 2014 to January 4, 2015 while IFFI is scheduled from November 20-30 this year.
	Security concerns are high during the days when there are more policemen for IFFI while very few are posted at Old Goa, where the exposition is scheduled, Fr Vaz said.
	"This creates fear about the security for the event. We would appreciate if the government shifts IFFI dates so that they don't clash with the exposition," he said.
	The church has already petitioned the state government on ...

Goa church wants IFFI not to clash with St Francis' exposition

Tamil superstar Dhanush is 'heart-broken' after Brazil's loss to Germany in the first semi-final of the 2014 Fifa World Cup but says he will always be a fan of five-time champions.
	The 'Raanjhanaa' star took to Twitter to express his sadness.
	"Painful match. It's a heart breaking match. Heart still belongs to Brazil. Brazil forever!! No matter what!!," Dhanush tweeted.
	Germany demolished hosts Brazil by 7-1 in last night's match at the Estadio Mineirao.
	The 'Kolavari Di' hitmaker is currently gearing up for his July 18 Tamil release 'Velaiyilla Pattathari', a romantic action drama.
	Dhanush is also busy shooting his second Bollywood venture 'Shamitabh' opposite megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

My heart still belongs to Brazil: Dhanush

Actress Katie Holmes went topless for her spread inside the upcoming issue of a women's magazine.
	The Giver star, 35, wears nothing but a pair of high-waisted jeans and a tan belt looped around her waist , reported Us magazine.
	 With her trademark brunette tresses flowing down in classic '70s supermodel style, Holmes gives the camera a bold stare and knowing smile.
	"I'm always comfortable in jeans. I feel like I can really do anything when I'm in them," she said.
	On the cover of Glamour magazine, Holmes wears a cleavage bearing denim shirt.
	"I am really focused on motherhood and work right now," Holmes, who was married to Tom Cruise, said.
	 The upcoming issue of the magazine will hit stands on July 15.

Katie Holmes poses topless for magazine

Actress Zoe Saldana will never indulge herself to go on dieting just for the sake of a film.
	The 36-year-old 'Avatar' star appreciated actors like Christian Bale and Jared Leto who can change their bodies to suit a role and get back into shape, reported Contactmusic.
	"I really admire actors like Christian Bale and Jared Leto who go up and down, but they're gifted, and once they're done with that movie they go back and look like who they are.
	The brunette beauty further praised her co-star Chris Pratt for losing more than 60 lbs to play Star-Lord in the upcoming Marvel movie.
	"I don't think that would happen to me.

I will never gain weight for a movie role: Zoe Saldana

Dipannita Sharma has been mostly associated with glamorous roles in films but the model-actress says did not hesitate to don a deglamourised avatar in upcoming supernatural thriller 'Pizza'.
	Dipannita, 37, who was last seen in a supporting role in Bipashu Basu starrer 'Jodi Breakers', said she took the role as a challenge.
	"It was a challenging path for me to take up the role. It required guts to play a paranormal character. This is a role which demands not to look pretty onscreen. It was a change for me because audience have not seen me in such a role. I am really excited and looking forward to the release of the film," Dipannita told PTI.
	Directed by debut filmmaker Akshay Akkineni and co-produced by Bejoy Nambiar along with Siddharth Roy Kapur, the film is expected to hit theatres on July 18.
	Dipannita said she was not scared to play the role because she herself is a huge fan of horror films.
	"I have a huge collection of horror films. I not only watch famous Bollywood and ...

Dipannita Sharma plays paranormal character in 'Pizza'

The 'Wolf of Wall Street' actress Margot Robbie says she has never thought she was the most attractive person when she was younger.
	The 24-year-old actress, who grew up in Dalby, Australia, believed her school friends were more beautiful than her, reported Contactmusic.
	"In my big group of girlfriends at home I am definitely not the best looking. I did not grow up feeling like I was particularly attractive," she said.
	Meanwhile, Robbie, who shot to fame after starring as Donna Freedman on the soap opera 'Neighbours' in 2008, has recently wrapped up filming for 'Z For Zachariah' in New Zealand.
	She is currently working on 'Tarzan', in which she plays Jane alongside 'True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard as the lead role.
	The new 3D production is set to be released in 2016.

Margot Robbie doesn't think she's attractive

Singer-fashion designer Victoria Beckham enjoys attending SoulCycle classes with her husband David and their sons.
	The 40-year-old former Spice Girls singer, who is the mother of  Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 11, Cruz, nine, and Harper, two, said she was delighted to be a part of the family exercise program, reported Contactmusic.
	"They brought in some little mini bikes so Romeo and Cruz could do it too. It was the cutest thing," she said.
	Beckham generally works out using celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson. The mother of four claims to be "addicted" to the sessions, she admits they are difficult.
	"I had dinner, funnily enough, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Valentino and I said to Gwyneth, "I've seen pictures of you recently and your body is amazing..."
	"So I started when I was pregnant and got addicted.It's very challenging."
	While Victoria doesn't regret putting her pop star days behind her, she misses dancing.
	"I don't miss being on stage - though it was great at the time - but I do miss ..

Victoria Beckham exercises with family

'Real Housewives Of Atlanta' star Phaedra Parks' husband Apollo Nida has been sentenced to to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail, wire, and bank fraud.
	In a court session, the judge could have sentenced him between 92 and 115 months, but he eventually received 96-month sentence, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Nida spoke briefly following the court appearance. "The government did what they had to do," he said.
	When asked if he was unhappy about the decision, he replied, "Whatever the judge gave."
	"Today's sentencing exemplifies impartial justice regardless of economic class or perceived celebrity status," said Reginald G Moore, Special Agent in Charge of the United States Secret Service, Atlanta Field Office.
	"Nida's sentence should be an eye opener for other like-minded criminals who scheme to steal victims' identities, defraud them and ignore the consequences of their actions."
	Phaedra and Nida got married in 2009. They have two children together, 

Phaedra Parks' husband sentenced to eight years in jail

Rapper Lil' Kim has shared the first photo of her first baby daughter, Royal Reign.
	It was posted on her multiple social media accounts, including WhoSay, Instagram and Twitter. The photo showed the baby's little feet wrapped in white bows. Reported Ace Showbiz.
	Alongside the photo, the female rapper wrote, "Look who is stepping out today for the 4th of July. Happy Independence Day from my blessing, Royal Reign, and us."
	The photo received almost 12,000 likes on Instagram. The rapper also received a lot of supportive messages adoring her baby from her fans, which she called "killerbees."
	The 'Lady Marmalade' hitmaker gave birth to Royal Reign on June 9 in Hackensack, New Jersey. The newborn weighed in at 6 pounds and 5 ounces.
	The rapper first announced her pregnancy when attending The Blonds Fashion Week after-party in New York on February 12.

Lil' Kim posts first photo of her baby

Richard Percy Jones, who voiced the title character in 1940 animated film 'Pinocchio', has passed away at the age of 87.
	The actor died on July 7 at his home in Northridge, Calif, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	Jones was pronounced dead at the scene, after his wife found him lying on the bathroom floor and called 911. The cause of death is uncertain.
	Jones voiced the role of the puppet who wants to be a boy and whose nose grows each time he tells a lie in the classic Disney film as a child actor.
	He also performed on the songs 'Give a Little Whistle', 'Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee' and 'I've Got No Strings'. His last credit was the 1965 film 'Requiem for a Gunfighter'.
	Also known as Dickie or Dick Jones, he had small roles in the 'Our Gang' series as well as in 'Babes in Toyland' (1934), 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' (1939), 'Knute Rockne All American' (1940) and 'Heaven Can Wait' (1943).
	Jones, born on February 25, 1927 in Texas, was the son of a newspaper editor. He reportedly worked in ..

Richard Percy Jones dies at 87

Celebrity talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is set to launch a lifestyle brand, called ED, later this year.
	The 56 year-old TV personality will be teaming up with the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon and Blake Lively, for her own lifestyle brand, reported Contactmusic.
	The comedienne looking to take this new venture very seriously as she plans on putting all her focus into the project once she wraps up her hosting gig.
	"I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't want it to be the biggest brand name that you can imagine," she said.
	The items that her fans can look forward to purchase from the collection will include everything from fashion accessories, home goods to items for pets.
	DeGeneres does not want to reveal everything about the brand,
	"I don't want to be specific because I don't want people stealing my ideas," she jokingly added.

Ellen DeGeneres to create own lifestyle brand

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are determined to save their eight-year relationship as they are reportedly seeking counselling from a pastor.
	The longterm couple have had private meetings with Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr, who officiated Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding, to help save their romance after it recently hit the rocks, reported TMZ.
	"Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr is actually counselling Kourtney and Scott over their relationship problems," a source said.
	The duo's relationship woes kicked off last month after Kourtney, 35,  who is expecting the couple's third child, threw Disick out of their rented property in the Hamptons, New York, following a furious row over his heavy drinking and wild antics.

Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick seek counselling?

Singer Example owes the success of his latest album Live Life Living to pop diva Madonna's microphone, on which he recorded the number.
	The 32-year-old star said the song is a hit because of Madonna's magic, reported Daily Star.
	"I was recording on this microphone in Los Angeles and I was like, 'This mic is amazing'," Example said.
	The star believes the microphone possesses special hit-making powers.
	"When you hear the opening track on the album my voice has a sound quality that I've never been able to capture before," he said, adding Madonna's microphone was special.
	"There's a certain mystique around it that you can't explain, because that album reignited her career, I don't think she's had the same success since. It must be the magic mic!" he said.

Example credits album's success to Madonna's microphone

Singer-actress Selena Gomez will be named a Kids Global Icon at a film festival on the Italian island of Ischia.
	Organisers of the festival have chosen the 'Come & Get It' singer as a recipient of the prize, which celebrates young artists in Hollywood, reported Contactmusic.
	The male recipient of the Kids Global Icon award will be given to 16-year-old Leo Howard, who stars in Disney TV programme 'Kickin' It'.
	Festival boss Pascal Vicedomini praised Gomez as a "stylistic model and a true artist" in a statement.
	Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sylvester Stallone have previously been announced as winners of acting awards at the festival, which runs from July 12-20.

Selena Gomez to be honoured at Italian Film Festival

Actor Sai Ballal has been roped in to play a shrewd zamindar on the upcoming show 'Udann'.
	The 'Desh Mein Nikla Hoga Chand' actor says the role of Kamal Narayan Rajvanshi will help him grow as an actor.
	"Kamal Narayan Rajvanshi is your typical zamindar who looks out for his personal gains over anything else. It's an extremely strong-headed character.
	"I am looking forward to exploring a different nuance to my personality and grow as an actor. I hope the audience will support me in making Kamal a truly remarkable character," Ballal said in a statement.
	The upcoming drama on Colors will explore various nuances of bonded labour and the tough decision that a parent needs to take during the most trying times in life.
	On the show, Ballal will be seen staking claim on the first-born of a poor mother who is looking for funds for her father's funeral.
	'Udann' will go on air soon.

Sai Ballal to play zamindar on new TV show 'Udann'

More than 10,000 people answered a casting call in 24 hours for season five of the hit television series 'Game Of Thrones'.
 	The Spanish company, which is providing production services, posted on its Facebook page that it would attempt to respond to all of the hopefuls by email, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	HBO has confirmed that the shooting of the show is underway in Spain. The next season will release in 2015.

10,000 extras apply for 'Game of Thrones' season 5

Former 'Baywatch' star Pamela Anderson has filed divorce from third husband Rick Salomon, citing 'irreconcilable differences'.
	The 47-year-old actress, who wed Salomon, 45, for the second time in January, filed divorce papers on July 3, reported People magazine.
	"We ask the media to please respect Pamela and her family's privacy during this time," Anderson's representative said in a statement.
	The couple first married in 2007 and were together only a couple of months before having the union annulled. Anderson had revealed she again started seeing Salomon in last October and the two got married six months ago.
	Anderson has two sons with ex-husband Tommy Lee, and Salomon has two daughters from a previous marriage.

Pamela Anderson files divorce from Rick Salomon

Director Guy Ritchie has welcomed his third child with partner Jacqui Ainsley.
	The 'Sherlock Holmes' filmmaker was spotted in London over the Fourth of July weekend with Ainsley, who was carrying the baby against her body in a sling, reported Contactmusic.
	The couple was joined by a young girl, believed to be their daughter Rivka, as well as Ritchie's sons Rocco and David from his marriage to Madonna.
	They have not commented on the gender or name of the baby and the date of birth has not been released yet, but a heavily pregnant Ainsley was last seen in public at 'The Edge of Tomorrow' film premiere in London in May.
	The couple are also parents to another boy, Rafael, who was born in 2011. They have been dating since 2010.

Guy Ritchie becomes father again

Designer Neil Barrett, who has been dressing Justin Timberlake since 2008, says creating his tour outfits comes naturally because they share the same classic style with an urban twist.
	Barrett said he particularly likes the 33-year-old singer's style and identifies with it, reported Contactmusic.
	"I particularly like Justin's personal style. For me, it's like his music, a combination of urban/street with classical, which is the same as my design ethos. It's a hybrid of sartorial elements," he said.
	Barrett's suits were last seen on Timberlake during his 20/20 Experience world tour and the pair worked closely together to ensure the outfits looked as cool as they were comfortable.
	"Justin's been wearing my designs for some time now and we've worked together sufficiently for both of us to understand each other, fit, fabrics and design," Barrett said.
	The designer said his favourite ever song of the 'Rock Your Body' star is dancefloor anthem 'Sexy Back', because 'it is iconic and it .

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