Craig Williams, the director of 'Michael Jackson: The Last Photo Shoot', has filed a lawsuit against the executors of the late King of Pop's estate.
	Williams seeks to confirm valid rights on unseen footage from Jackson's 2007 photo shoot which will be used in the documentary, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The footage was taken at the Brooklyn Museum of Art for Ebony magazine as Jackson tried make a comeback and gave his first magazine interview in a decade. Interviews with the singer's friends, photographers, and stylists will be included in the film as well.
	However, Jackson's estate calls the footage "private." "The makers of the documentary are attempting to exploit footage and photographs of Michael Jackson, which we believe are owned by his Estate," lawyer Howard Weitzman said.
	"The documentary contains footage of Michael during private moments that he never agreed could be publicly and commercially exploited without his consent and/or involvement. Michael never authorised or ...

Michael Jackson documentary triggers lawsuit

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Scottish actor Gerard Butler used a poignant teenage reunion with his estranged father to fuel emotional scenes in his new film 'How To Train Your Dragon 2'.
	The 44-year-old 'PS I Love You' star lost contact with his father Edward after the family emigrated from Scotland to Canada when he was a child, reported Contactmusic.
	The actor's new animated movie features a reunion scene in which his warrior character Stoick is brought back together with his long-lost wife, and Butler reveals he intrinsically knew what to do because of his own experiences with his father.
	"(Stoick) is remembering the days when they were falling in love and it's a very moving scene. It is interesting for me because for 14 years I didn't see my own father. I didn't even know he was alive. I just understood that scene from the second they gave it to me. I knew what to do," Butler said.
	Butler was reunited with his dad aged 16, and formed a strong bond with him before he lost his battle with cancer six years ..

Butler used personal experience for emotional film scene

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is apparently eyeing a new place in NYC as she was spotted scouting a USD 21,000,000 apartment .
	The 33-year-old 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star was joined by her sister Kendall Jenner and mother Kris to view the the apartment, which is put on the market by Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner in the Puck Building, situated on Lafayette Street in SoHo, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Showing off her figure in a skin-tight strapless dress, the reality star also checked out other properties during the outing.
	Rapper Kanye West's wife later took to Instagram to talk about her nude-coloured dress and make up.

Kim Kardashian scouting apartment in NYC

Armed with just two photographs of legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, a Tamil biopic has recreated his life, right from his small town moorings in Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu to Cambridge in England in a film slated for a July release.
	"We had just two of his photographs for reference. He had got a picture of him clicked for affixing in his passport and the other during another occasion," Sakunthala Rajasekaran, Costume Designer for the film 'Ramanujan' told PTI.
	Directed by National award-winning director Gnana Rajasekaran, the film is about the life of maths wizard Ramanujan (1887-1920) from Kumbakonam in the late 19th century Tamil Nadu to Cambridge.
	How did Sakunthala manage to recreate Ramanujan ? "I started from there. Photos were only two.. But thankfully there were useful references, including Ragami's book on Ramanujan to get the costume right."
	Importantly, Ramanujan's physical appearance recounted by his neighbour in a letter that "the genius used to literally ...

Recreating Ramanujan with just two of his photos

Rocker Ronnie Wood has paid tribute to soul star Bobby Womack and says he was reduced to tears after hearing the news of his death.
	The 70-year-old soul singer legend, whose career spanned more than 50 years, passed away in his sleep.
	Wood, 67, took to Twitter to express his grief and recalled how the singer's voice often reduced him to tears.
	"I am so sad to hear about my friend Bobby Womack- the man who could make you cry when he sang has brought tears to my eyes with his passing," he wrote.
	Womack sought treatment in rehab in the 1980's for drug addiction, and later battled a series of health problems, including colon cancer, diabetes, pneumonia and showed early signs of Alzheimer's disease.

Ronnie Wood pays tribute to Bobby Womack

'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Johnny Depp, who is worth approximately 200 million pounds, is reportedly obsessed with discount vouchers.
	The 51-year-old actor recently bought a discounted barbecue grill, reported Contactmusic.
	"If he can get a good price for something, he'll go for it. He just bought a new barbecue for the patio of his house in LA," his friend said.
	"He also uses discount vouchers to buy his fiancee gifts -and have invested 200 pounds on a pair of 600 pounds diamond earrings and to get money off their meals at top restaurants," the source added.

Johnny Depp obsessed with discount vouchers

'Miami Vice' actor Don Johnson thinks 'Fifty Shades of Grey' will be just a minor film in his daughter, Dakota Johnson's career.
	The 65-year-old actor feels Dakota will have a long career and starring in the erotic-romance film won't be particularly significant, reported Contactmusic.
	"It will be a blip on her career, because she's going to be a significant actress for many years to come", he said.
	Don also said that he isn't interested in reading the book on which the movie is be based on.
	"I wouldn't read that. I read 'The Story of O' in the sixties and that pretty much covered it," he added.

'Fifty Shades' won't be significant for Dakota: Don Johnson

Heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he would love to have a knighthood.
	Osbourne, 65, feels it would be blissful to be recognised in Queen Elizabeth's honours list, and thinks it's 'pretty cool' for wife Sharon to be a Lady, reported Contactmusic.
	"I've heard about that campaign. Getting knighted I can't imagine anything better. And my wife would become a Lady, which would be pretty cool," he said.

Ozzy Osbourne wants a knighthood

Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown is reportedly not ready to call a truce with her mother Andrea or sister Danielle, despite their efforts.
	The 39-year-old singer moved back to the UK from Australia earlier this year when it was announced she would appear as a judge on the latest series of 'The X Factor' but is yet to make up with her estranged mother and sister, reported Star magazine.
	Mel grew apart from her family six years ago after they labelled her film producer husband Stephen Belafonte 'controlling' and has had little contact with the pair as well as her father Martin ever since.
	"Mel's family is keen to put past rows behind them - this rift has gone on too long and they used to be so close. Andrea would like to make amends, but Mel's not sure that she is ready," a source said.
	Andrea, 58, even tried to reach out to the star on Twitter to wish her a happy birthday when she turned 39 last month.

Mel B won't end feud with family

Rapper Eminem's daughter, Hailie Jade Scott Mathers, graduated with honors from Chippewa Valley High School in Clinton Township, Michigan.
	According to the school district's website, the teen did not slack off during her four years in school, reported Us magazine.
	Mathers was honored with an Academic Excellence Award, a Department of Psychology Award and graduated Summa Cum Laude, a distinction given to students who maintain at least a 3.9 GPA.
	The 41-year-old rapper's daughter with his ex Kimberly plans to pursue either psychology or entrepreneurship at Michigan State University.
	In an entry published by the school, Mathers' noted to have been active with National Honor Society, Art Club, Key Club, Volleyball and Student Council.
	The brunette did not fail to thank her parents for her success either.
	"My mother and father because they have pushed me to be the person I am and have given me all the support to achieve what I have," she said.
	Mathers also scored the title of ...

Eminem's daughter graduates from high school

Former 'Grey Anatomy' star Katherine Heigl sneaks new animals into her house without telling her husband Josh Kelley.
	The 35-year-old actress, who runs her own foundation to help get dogs out of shelters and into loving homes, saidshe adopted dozens of pets, including eight dogs, 11 horses, two donkeys and 10 chickens, behind Kelley's back, reported People magazine.
	"It's better to ask forgiveness than permission, you know?" she said.
	Luckily, the blonde beauty has the full support of her daughters, Naleigh, five, and Adelaide, two.
	"Naleigh is into the dogs. But Adelaide is obsessed.

Katherine Heigl's secret pets

Carrie Fisher will reportedly share screen space with her daughter Billie Lourd in the seventh installment of 'Star Wars' franchise.
	Lourd has been tapped for JJ Abrams' highly anticipated "Star Wars Episode VII" and the role is still unknown, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The movie has started production in Abu Dhabi and London, but the plotline is still kept under wraps.
	The film is scheduled to hit theatres on December 18, 2015.

Carrie Fisher's daughter joins 'Star Wars Episode VII'?

American pop rock band Haim have confirmed that they will release their new album "very soon".
	The band are currently working on the follow-up to their debut Days Are Gone, which was released in September 2013, reported BBC online.
	Keyboardist Alana Haim said, ""This is the first time we've ever written on the road. We're going home in a month to start recording.
	"I promise record two won't come in six years, it'll come very soon," she added.
	Days Are Gone topped the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200. It included the singles 'Falling', 'Don't Save Me' and 'If I Could Change Your Mind'.
	Earlier this year, Haim said that they find being labelled a girlband 'insulting', adding that making the distinction they are a group of women seems "medieval".

Haim confirm new album plans

Rapper Chris Brown is reportedly set to launch his own reality show.
	BET network is eyeing on the show about the 'Fine China' singer and has told several production companies about its interest in such project, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Some production companies are trying to sign Brown, 25, but no deal is sealed yet.
	Meanwhile, BET has expressed willingness to air another show chronicling the troubled star's life after recently released from jail.

Chris Brown to have own reality show?

'Game of Thrones' will be making its debut at the Edinburgh TV Festival this year, it has been confirmed.
	HBO's programming chief Mike Lombardo will head a panel with special guests, discussing the phenomenal success of the fantasy series and revealing some behind-the-scenes secrets for one of the most buzzed-about TV shows of all time, reported Digital Spy.
	Actors involved in the series who are taking part in the panel will be announced soon.
	Other events at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival include writer Jeff Pope and Sheridan Smith in discussion, Dynamo giving a TV masterclass, stars of 'Gogglebox Steph' and 'Dom' talking about the show's incredible success and 'Line of Duty' writer Jed Mercurio taking part in a panel about writing the very best drama.
	The Edinburgh TV Festival started in 1976 and is attended by 2,000 delegates and top TV executives from around the world.
	It takes place on August 21.

'Game of Thrones' panel coming to Edinburgh TV Festival

Former 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Eliza Dushku has confirmed that she has split from boyfriend Rick Fox.
	The couple were together for five years, and had even publicly discussed getting married in the past, reported E! online.
	Dushku, 33, explained that her reluctance to live in Los Angeles played a role in her and Fox's break-up.
	"Rick's an LA guy and I'm a Boston girl," Dushku said.
	She went on to joke that "nobody in LA has a basement", and noted that she recently bought a new home in Boston.
	"I'd rather be a little physically cold here than emotionally cold in LA. I missed my town and I missed my family," Dushku said.
	Fox was previously married to actress-singer Vanessa Williams from 1999 to 2004.

Eliza Dushku confirms split with Rick Fox

The trailer for James Franco's film adaptation of author Cormac McCarthy's novel 'Child of God' has been unveiled.
	Franco directed and adapted the book for the big screen, with Scott Haze portraying deranged, cave-dwelling killer Lester Ballard, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Tim Blake Nelson and Franco play lawmen who try to track down Lester Ballard when bodies suddenly go missing from their rural town.
	Franco worked on the screenplay with Vince Jolivette, who has produced the actor's previous movies 'Palo Alto' and 'Spring Breakers'.
	'Child of God' had its world premiere at the 70th Venice International Film Festival last year.
	It will be released on August 1 in the US.

James Franco's 'Child of God' trailer released

Unlike other famous detective films like Sherlock Holmes, actress Vidya Balan today said her character in the Hindi film 'Bobby Jasoos' did not know it all.
	"All detectives know everything. But Bobby doesn't know it all. There is this child like joy in discovering things in her. I think this not-miss-know-it-all sets her apart from all other detectives," Balan told reporters here.
	She was asked to differentiate between her detective character of 'Bobby' and other fictional detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Felu da and others.
	She said her character was street smart, quick witted and sharp, but like a child.
	Balan also drew a parallel with the character and her real life story.
	"Vidya and Bobby are the same as both wanted to do something unusual. They had no one to guide them in their careers. Bobby is spunky, lively and innocent and I did identify with her," she said.
	On the story of the film she said its not just about a detective's life.
	"Its a human story. It is about a girl .

My character in 'Bobby Jasoos' does not know everything: Vidya

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who considers Kolkata as her second home, is now thinking of acting in a Bengali film with Tollywood superstar Prosenjit.
	"Now that Ritu da (director Rituparno Ghosh) is no more, we keep telling each other that we must work together. We are looking for a script which suits us both. I hope we will find it soon," Balan told reporters here.
	In town to promote her film 'Bobby Jasoos', Balan said she and Prosenjit always keep in touch with each other.
	"I make it a point to meet him whenever I am in Kolkata and he gives me DVDs of his films. He had encouraged me a lot when I was new in the industry," she said.
	The actress has always maintained that Kolkata is her second home and many of her films like 'Parineeta' and 'Kahaani' have been shot in the city.
	In her next film which releases July 4, she plays a detective.
	When asked which case would she like to solve in Kolkata as a detective, she hinted at the multi crore Saradha chit fund scam.
	"There are ..

Vidya wants to act in Bengali film opposite Prosenjit

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri today refused to answer questions about her family's driver being arrested for allegedly raping a minor maid.
	The 43-year-old producer-interior designer along with her son Aryan and daughter Suhana, was in the capital to inaugurate a bakery shop 'The Brown Box' of her cousin Priyanka Tiwari.
	This was Gauri's first public appearance since the case came to light.
	"I will not answer any personal questions. I am here for my sister's bakery launch and will only speak about that. I am here to bless her and share her joy with her as it was her dream to open her own bakery store one day and I am happy to be a part of the day," she told reporters here.
	"If I will talk about my own things then the focus would be shifted from her (Priyanka). And I don't want that to happen," the mother of three said.
	Dressed in blue denims teamed with a white top, Gauri said it has always been a bliss to visit her hometown.
	"I am from Delhi and I spent all my childhood 

Gauri Khan dodges question on driver's arrest on rape charges

After her miserable electoral debut in Lok Sabha elections, Bollywood starlet Rakhi Sawant today joined Ramdas Athawale-led RPI and said she would not hesitate to contest the upcoming assembly polls against MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
	"I am scared of none," she said when asked if she would throw her hat in the electoral ring against Raj Thackeray.
	In a departure from Thackeray clan's tradition of not contesting elections, the MNS chief had recently announced he would be in the fray in assembly polls due in October.
	Sawant, who had polled barely 1,995 votes in her maiden tryst with electoral politics, contesting from Mumbai North-West seat as a candidate of 'Rashtriya Aam Party' founded by her just before the polls, was appointed chief of RPI(A)'s state women's wing.
	Announcing her induction into the party Athawale said, "Rakhi is a known face in every household. She is known not only in cities, but in villages as well. Her popularity will definitely help us in the forthcoming ...

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