Oliver Hirschbiegel, director of the Oscar-nominated Hitler drama 'Downfall', has signed on to direct an upcoming biopic on lesser-known Nazi resistance fighter Georg Elser.
	Elser, a simple carpenter, attempted to assassinate Hitler on November 8, 1939, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	Elsner was arrested on the Swiss border and sent to a concentration camp. He was killed there in 1945, just a few days before the end of the war, on Hitler's direct order.
	The film stars Christian Friedel as Elsner, Burghart Klaussner as the head of the Nazi's criminal police and Johann von Bulow (The Stranger in Me) as Gestapo head Heinrich Muller.
	Katharina Schuttler plays Elsner's girlfriend Elsa, who knew nothing of his plans.
	Fred Breinersdorfer penned the script to 'Georg Elser' which will follow the resistance fighter from his early days living in the Swabian Alps to the assassination attempt and his final hours at Dachau concentration camp.

'Downfall' director joins biopic of Nazi resistance fighter

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Rocker Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that his wife Sharon is "like a praying mantis" when it comes to his addiction to drink and drugs.
	The Black Sabbath star said that she was very angry when she discovered his most recent relapse, and threw a pot of hot coffee in his face, reported Digital Spy.
	"Last year when I was in a hotel, and she found out, she gets a pot of coffee and throws it in my face. It hurt and I had a red face for days," he said.
	He added that she has thrown books at him, and broke his platinum discs by smashing them over his head when he has relapsed previously.
	Osbourne said that he is "lucky to be alive", adding, "Nearly all the friends I used to get pissed with are now dead. I am living on borrowed time.

Sharon smashed platinum discs on my head after relapse: Ozzy

'Twilight' star Dakota Fanning has opened up about her younger days and says one of the downsides of becoming a child star is seeing people "think they know you".
	Fanning, 20, who shot to fame after appearing in 2003's "Uptown Girls" opposite the late Brittany Murphy, has frequently appeared in roles well beyond her years, reported the New York Daily News
	"Because people saw me grow up, there's this weird sort of ownership that they feel for me and that is... Difficult.
	"Because it's not real; it's in their minds. People don't know me as much as they think they do. I'll be walking down the street and someone will say hello, and I'll go, 'Oh, hi!' I'll think I must know this person if they said hello, but then you realize, you don't know them," she said.
	Fanning said that she is looking forward to directing and producing now.
	"It's very hard to find a movie about a strong woman - one that doesn't have anything to do with a guy or the love of a guy or the heartbreak of a guy. Is ...

I was an exceptionally mature child: Dakota Fanning

Colombian pop star Shakira will perform at this year's Football World Cup closing ceremony, which takes place before the final in Rio de Janeiro on July 13.
	The 37-year-old singer will perform 'La La La' (Brazil 2014) at the Maracana stadium, reported BBC online.
	It is her third consecutive appearance at a World Cup closing ceremony, after performing in South Africa in 2010 and in Germany in 2006.
	Shakira, whose home team Colombia will face Brazil in the quarter-finals, said she was "thrilled" to be performing.
	"I have an intricate relationship with football for obvious reasons, and I truly understand what the World Cup means to so many people, myself included," the singer said in a statement.
	"The fans have shown the most incredible support for this song and I can't wait to perform it for them," she added.

Shakira to perform at World Cup closing ceremony

Singer Ricky Martin, who is the proud father of twin boys, wants to expand his family.
	The 'Maria' hitmaker, who split from his longtime boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez Abella earlier this year, said he wants a baby girl to complete his family, reported People magazine.
	"I want daddy's little girl. (Being a parent) enhances everything. I'm only starting... I want more kids!," he said.
	Martin reveals his boys -- Valentino and Matteo, both 5, -- are just like him and can even join the music industry in the future.
	"They're very musical kids and they are little artists. They're little mini-me's! I don't know what's going to happen in the future, but whatever they choose and whatever they decide to become, I will be right there supporting them," he said.

I want daddy's little girl: Ricky Martin

The Bombay High Court today handed over to CBI the probe into Bollywood actress Jiah Khan's death, five months after Mumbai police concluded it was a case of suicide and charged her live-in partner Suraj Pancholi with abetting it.
	The 25-year-old British-American actress was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her Juhu home on June 3 last year.
	Noting that they wanted the truth to emerge, a division bench of justices V M Kanade and P D Kode directed CBI to take over the case from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Mumbai police immediately and carry out further probe.
	The order was passed on a petition filed by Jiah's mother Rabia Khan, who had raised strong suspicions about her daughter's death being a case of murder and not suicide, as claimed by police in its charge sheet filed in January this year.
	The court, while handing over the case to CBI, said it was not expressing any opinion on the merits of investigation done by the police. The judges made it clear that they were 

HC transfers Jiah Khan death case from Mumbai police to CBI

A year after Bollywood actress Jiah Khan was found dead at her Juhu home, the Bombay High Court today handed over the case to CBI for further probe.
	A division bench of Justices V M Kanade and P D Kode ordered transfer of the probe from Special Investigating Team (SIT) of Mumbai police to CBI on a petition filed by actress' mother Rabia Khan, who has alleged her daughter was murdered and had not committed suicide as claimed by the city police.
	"The case is handed over to CBI for further investigation to assess whether Jiah Khan committed suicide or was murdered," the judges said.
	The judges said they were not expressing any opinion about the merits of investigation done by Mumbai police.
	The state government and city police were directed to extend necessary cooperation and logistical support to the Central agency in conducting the probe.
	Explaining the reasons for transferring the case to CBI, the bench said forensic opinion privately obtained by Rabia were at variance with those 

Bombay HC orders CBI probe in actress Jiah Khan's death

Popular television show 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' will go off air on July 10.
	The drama explores the worlds of two different personalities, Ram Kapoor and Priya Sharma, who accidentally discover love after they marry.
	According to sources close to the development, "the show is going off air because the story is coming to an end. It will end with Ram and Priya's re-marriage on July 10. Some portions of the show are still being shot."
	There were reports that the show is ending because Ram and another actor Jai Kalra, who plays Vikram, were exploring other opportunities.
	Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's first fiction show 'Yudh' will now occupy 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' slot.
	The series, produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms, had Ram and Sakshi Tanwar in lead roles.

'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' to go off air on July 10

Louis Zamperini, whose life as a Olympic distance runner turned World War II prisoner of war surviver inspired Angelina Jolie's upcoming film 'Unbroken', has died at the age of 97.
	Zamperini was the subject of Lauren Hillenbrand's book, 'Unbroken', which is being adapted into a film by Coen brothers with Jolie directing, reported the Wrap.
	"Having overcome insurmountable odds at every turn in his life, Olympic runner and World War II hero Louis Zamperini has never broken down from a challenge," Zamperini's family said in a statement.
	"He recently faced the greatest challenge of his life with a life-threatening case of pneumonia. After a 40-day long battle for his life, he peacefully passed away in the presence of his entire family, leaving behind a legacy that has touched so many lives. His indomitable courage and fighting spirit were never more apparent than in these last days."
	Jolie, who met the war veteran before beginning the shoot, called his death an impossible loss.
	"It ..

Zamperini, inspiration for Jolie's 'Unbroken', dies at 97

In 'Maleficent', a new retelling of 'Sleeping Beauty', Jolie plays the revenge-seeking evil fairy

'Maleficent' crosses USD 600 million worldwide

Comedian Kapil Sharma is no longer a part of Yash Raj Films' upcoming movie 'Bank Chor'.
	The production house said they and Sharma, who had signed a three film contract with YRF earlier this year, decided to "part ways mutually".
	The film will go on floor without Sharma, who is best known for his superhit show 'Comedy Nights with Kapil'.
 	"We will look forward to working together in future when the time is right," said Ashish Patil, Business & Creative Head, Youth Films at YRF.
	The film is a comic-caper and tells the story of three morons trying to rob a bank who pick the worst day possible when everything that can go wrong, goes wrong and how they're inadvertently caught in the crossfire of cops, industrialists and corrupt leaders.
	'Bank-Chor' is directed by Bumpy and produced by Patil.
	Sharma is yet to comment on the development. The film is slated to release on March 6, next year.

Kapil Sharma no longer part of YRF's 'Bank Chor'

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has quit his vegetarian diet in the wake of his split from his vegan wife Gwyneth Paltrow.
	The 37-year-old singer, who 'consciously uncoupled' from the 'Shakespeare in Love' actress in March after 10 years of marriage, has started eating meat again following the split but still encourages their ten-year-old daughter, Apple, to stick to vegetarianism, reported BBC online.
	"I am not really vegetarian. I eat meat. I was vegetarian for a long time but, for various reasons, I changed. My daughter has been a vegetarian since she was born. I keep getting tempted to go back to vegetarianism but I don't eat too much meat," Martin said.
	However the singer, who also has an eight-year-old son, Moses, with Gwyneth, 41, insists changing his diet has been a personal choice.
	"The honest answer why I changed is because I thought you can only eat something that you should be able to kill. I mean, could you kill a fish? I wouldn't like it but I probably could eat the ..

Chris Martin no longer a vegetarian

Singer Robbie Williams was honoured with the Freedom of Stoke-on-Trent in a secret ceremony attended by his parents, wife and daughter.
	The 'Angels' hitmaker, who is currently on the UK leg of his 'Swings Both Ways' tour, was incredibly 'proud' to receive the honour in a secret ceremony attended by his parents, pregnant wife Ayda Field, their daughter Teddy, 21 months, and Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor Majid Khan and paid a heartfelt tribute to his home town, reported Daily Mirror.
	"I can see how much this means to everyone in the room. I can see how proud they are of me and I am incredibly proud to be from Stoke on Trent - no matter how far away I am or how long I am away I am a Stokie," 40-year-old Williams said.
	"It's so surreal to feel I've got this huge honour and I haven't totally taken it in. But it's so poignant for me to have my little girl with me and my wife and my unborn baby.
	"This is Teddy's first visit to Stoke-on-Trent. I grew up here, her life is so different to mine. 

Robbie Williams honoured by hometown

Troubled star Lindsay Lohan has filed a lawsuit against the developers of hit video game Grand Theft Auto V amid allegations they used her likeness for one of their characters without permission.
	Representatives for the actress threatened to sue in December, three months after the crime adventure was released, after noting the similarities between the 'Mean Girls' star and the animated Lacey Jonas in Grand Theft Auto V.
	Lohan followed through with the complaint by lodging papers in a New York court, reported Ace Showbiz.
	In the documents, Lohan's lawyer claimed the game's cover image of Jonas as a curvaceous blonde, wearing a slinky red bikini as she flashes the peace sign, is almost identical to a previous shot of the actress posing in a pink swimsuit.
	The attorney stated that picture, along with a number of other computerised images, "incorporate her likeness, clothing, outfits, clothing line products, ensemble in the form of hats, hair style, sunglasses, jean shorts worn by ...

Lindsay Lohan sues video game makers

'Identity Card -Ek Lifeline', which showcases the significance of "identity" and "dignity" of people of Kashmir during 25-years long militancy in J&K, is all set to release on August 29.
	The Rahat Kazmi-directed film has garnered acclaim at several film festivals around the world and was recently hailed as the 'bravest film of Indian cinema' by a top newspaper in the UK.
	"The film is based on the importance of Identity card during turmoil in Kashmir and identity and dignity of people of valley," said Kazmi, who hails from foothills of the remote and far-flung Pir Panjal range in Surankote belt of border district of Poonch in J&K.
	"Our idea was to show an authentic film on Kashmir. My film is based on the common man who is always seen with an eye of suspicion and harassed to prove his identity by the men in uniform. But we are also showing the other side of the story that those who stop them to check their identity also have their own pressures," said Kazmi.
	The filmmaker ...

Kashmiri filmmaker's 'Identity Card' to be released on Aug 29

They may have failed to catch the initial FIFA World Cup matches while promoting 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' but Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt are now set to cheer for their favourite teams during a TV appearance.
	The two stars will be in Sony Six studio for the FIFA World Cup pre-game show, Cafe Rio.
	Varun says now that the movie promotions are coming to an end, he does not miss as many matches and despite being a fan of Argentina's Lionel Messi, his loyalties are with Brazil.
	"I did miss a few matches initially but every time Brazil has played I have watched it. I also tuned in for Argentina and Colombia matches as I am supporting the South American teams this year," Varun told PTI.
	Talking about his TV appearance, the 27-year-old actor said, "I will speak about my favourite footballers on the show in the Humpty/Varun avatar on the show. I was supposed to do something with Cafe Rio in the beginning but I had to decline due to promotions.
	"When they approached again, I asked Alia .

Football fever bites Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt

Director Pawan Shrivastava, who made his debut with crowd-funded 'Naya Pata', says he decided to make a film on migration as he has witnessed the pain and alienation of migrants closely.
	The film, released on June 27 through PVR's Director Rare, highlights the identity loss faced by migrants. 'Naya Pata' also talks about the closure of sugar industry in Bihar during 1985-1990, which forced many to migrate to other places for work.
	Shrivastava, a native of Bihar, said the memories of that period are vivid in his mind and he could not think of any other story for his first film.
	"I wanted to tell this story as it has been very close to my heart since childhood. I have seen how migration affected my friends and their families. I have observed it closely. The story remained in my mind since then," Shrivastava told PTI.
	"My film focuses on how one's identity is lost in the place he migrates to and in his own city. It also highlights the intangible thing that happens to a person when he 

'Naya Pata' depicts the pain of migration: Pawan Shrivastava

'How I Met Your Mother' star Neil Patrick Harris and partner David Burtka have put their house in Sherman Oaks, California, on the market for USD 2.995 million.
	The 41-year-old actor and Burtka have listed the sprawling 4,191-square-foot estate, just four years after moving in, reported Los Angeles Times.
	The couple attracted hundreds of potential buyers at an open house event last weekend and have received numerous offers - some of which are even above the asking price.
	The duo, who have three-year-old twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace, born to them via a surrogate, bought the house in 2010 for USD 2.1 million.
	The stars opened the doors to the lavish pad in an episode of Oprah Winfrey's talk show 'Oprah's Next Chapter'.
	The stunning two-storey home boasts six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The spacious garden area also contains a built-in pizza oven, a swimming pool and an outdoor shower.

Neil Patrick Harris selling California home

Actor Sushant Singh, who is making a comeback to films with 'Hate Story 2' after a gap of two years, says he was worried to play a larger-than-life villain in the revenge drama.
	The 'Legend of Bhagat Singh' actor said his style of acting is different from the role offered to him in the sequel of the 2012 film of the same name.
	"I have played negative characters many times in the past but they were mostly grey shaded. But my role in 'Hate Story 2' is completely dark and you have to play it loud too.
	"I was sceptical initially to take up the role because my style of acting is subtle. But direction and script helped me a lot to prepare for the role," Sushant told PTI.
	Being directed by Vishal Pandya, the film also stars newcomers Surveen Chawla and Jay Bhanushali in prominent roles. The reboot is expected release on July 18.
	Sushant, 44, says the film has got no connection with its prequel.
	"Apart from keeping the theme of revenge intact in the script, the characters and story is ..

Was apprehensive to turn negative in 'Hate Story 2': Sushant

Actress Sonam Kapoor-starrer 'Dolly Ki Doli' is set to hit theatres on February 6 next year, a week ahead of Valentines Day.
	The romantic comedy has been produced by actor-director Arbaaz Khan and also stars National-award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao, 'Fukrey' fame actors Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat.
	"'Dolly Ki Doli' releases on February 6, 2015," Arbaaz posted on Twitter.
	The film is being directed by debutante Abhishek Dogra and the shooting is currently on.
	'Dolly Ki Doli' is Arbaaz' third production venture after 'Dabangg' and 'Dabangg 2'.

'Dolly Ki Doli' to release on February 6 next year

Rubbing shoulders with the likes of Paul Walker and Kurt Russell while filming 'Fast & Furious 7' was a huge deal for Bollywood actor Ali Fazal, who has grown up watching the action franchise.
	The 27-year-old actor has a cameo in the 7th installment of the Fast & Furious series, and he said he will always cherish the time he got to spent with the cast including Walker, who was killed in an accident in November last year.
	"I am done shooting for the film. I had shot last year when Paul Walker was also around and then finally wrapped up shooting two months ago. It is a guest appearance and and I would not like to make a huge cry about it," Ali told PTI.
	"I have grown up watching the franchise so it was a huge deal for me - being on the sets with the director James Wan ('Insidious', 'The Conjuring'), Ludacris, Kurt Russell, Paul Walker. It was nice to get to just chill with them after shoot and to know what they are really like," he said.
	Ali revealed that he had given the ...

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