'One Direction' star Louis Tomlinson reportedly charges fans 250 pounds a selfie with him to raise funds for his football club.
	The 22-year-old singer, who is the new owner of  the Yorkshire club, hopes the pre-match shots and other promotional gimmicks will boost funds by 123,500 pounds, reported Daily Mirror.
	The boyband singer has teamed up with the club's former chairman John Ryan to set up the Tomlinson Ryan Trust.
	He is also apparently offering supporters the chance to be mascot for 200 pounds, take part in a half-time freekick challenge for 300 pounds and 12,000 pounds a match day VIP box.

Louis Tomlinson charges fans 250 pounds for a photo with him?

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Rocker Alice Cooper is all set to make a comeback to comic book world.
	Dynamite Entertainment has announced a new comic titled 'Alice Cooper #1' , reported Digital Spy.
	'X-Files' writer Joe Harris will be joined by artist Eman Casallos in the series, which imagines Cooper as the protector of mankind's dreams.
	"Artistically, for me there is hardly a better medium," Cooper said.
	 "There is so much you can do in the form of a comic that we'd never been able to do onstage. It's just a different way of storytelling, and it really has almost limitless possibilities.
	"We're looking forward to stretching the existing boundaries of the comic medium again. We have new stories to tell, but we'll do it with the same theatrical, sinister sensibility that comes with the name 'Alice Cooper'. This is just the beginning. Welcome to my new nightmares!," he added.
	Cooper, 66, featured in Marvel Premiere in the 1970s, as well as the Neil Gaiman-written 1990s miniseries 'Alice Cooper: The Last ...

Alice Cooper returning to comics

Pop star Miley Cyrus sent a heartfelt message for her fan, who was battling cystic fibrosis, an hour before she passed away.
	The 21-year-old singer, who had met Caley Camarillo a few years ago, said in a video message that she was praying for her recovery, reported the Huffington Post.
	"Hey Caley, it's Miley. I've been talking to your mama the past few days. I know we met a few years ago, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm still praying for you, I'm still thinking about you.
	"I'm sending you some love, and I just wanted to let you know that you are on my mind and in my heart," Cyrus said in the message on June 13.
	The 12-year-old girl watched the video before passing away.
	Caley was popular on Twitter and Instagram, where she shared her everyday experiences with fans and supporters, and also used the platforms to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis.

Miley Cyrus sends emotional message for ailing fan

Wanted star Max George has revealed that he is still on good terms with former fiancee Michelle Keegan and would happily sing at her wedding to Mark Wright.
	The 25-year-old singer, who was previously engaged to the former 'Coronation Street' actress, said they are friends now, reported Contactmusic.
	"Ha! I don't think so, although I am around. I'm not touring. I'm free if they want a wedding singer. I'd do it!" he said, when asked if he has been inivted to Keegan's wedding.
	The star was reported to have had an altercation with his former girlfriend when they both showed up at the same nightclub in Marbella, but he has rubbished the rumours, insisting they have no issues with each other.
	"Nothing happened. It was a misunderstanding. We weren't at the same place, it's all got a bit out of hand. We're all friends again," he said.

I will sing at Michelle's wedding, if she wants to: Max George

Grand Ole Opry member Jimmy C. Newman, known for mixing Cajun and country music, has died.
	Opry publicist Jessie Schmidt confirmed Newman died in Nashville yesterday after a brief illness. He was 86.
	Originally from Louisiana, Newman joined the Opry in 1956 and last performed there on June 6, with his band, Cajun Country.
	His hits include country tunes "A Fallen Star" and "Cry, Cry, Darling" as well as the Cajun-infused "Alligator Man" and "Bayou Talk."
	Career honors include induction into the Cajun Music Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
	A public service will be held Wednesday at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

Grand Ole Opry member Jimmy C. Newman dead at 86

Proving adventure films can be serious contender to the fetish for you tube and torrent even in this age, a  four-day adventure film fest, bringing the Amazon locales alive in the plex, drew hordes of children in the city.
	The WaitForIt film festival, screening films shot in the most breathtaking locales had a package of four films - Roraima, Where the Trail ends, Congo - the great inga project and Bouncing cats.
	"Our brief was to introduce the present day generation to the big screen era of documentary films at USIS and British Council during our times,  when there was zero viewing alternative. When there was no social media and no downloading," a spokesnman said.
	The eastern regional film festival, was part  of the nationide screening earlier this month.

Adventure film fest vies with you tube craze

With son Artjun Chakraborty cast as main lead in two middle of the road, Bengali entertainers back-to-back, Veteran actor Sabyasachi Chakraborty says Tollywood's journey to the basic narrative style coincides with emergence of the new brigade.
	"I liked the way the film's plots were woven around Apu (Saswata Chatterjee) and how youngsters were fitted in the cast. The 80s flavoured narrative with youngsters in lead, who hadnt experenced that phase will wean them towards that era, films and books of that era. That is important," the Feluda in Sandip Ray directed Royaal Bengal Rahasya, Gorosthane Sabdhan and slew of other released flicks, said.
	Sabyasachi was referring to the plot in Bonkubabu, a film centering around 70-year old Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay who meets his compatriots Saratchandra, Bibhutibhusan at the para park in the morning in a maetaphorical presentation Arjun is the son of Bonkubabu who is aspiring, ambitious and yet rooted to the tradition.
	In Chirodini Tumi Je ...

"Tolly turning back to the basic story telling craft"

In a world where so many albums hit the store shelf every month, he is struck by the freshness and boldness of thoughts by many new gen singers, popular singer-actor-showman Shilajit says.
	"A whole crop of new singers are now dominating the scene. It eggs me on to try new ideas and songs," he said here.
	Pointing out only fresh and new concepts are here to stay, the Mahulbanir Sereng actor said audience are discerning enough to make out between the original and others.
	Showmanship counts for a performer but the lyrics and music have to strike a chord, he said.
	"The Hemlock Society tracks can be one instance," 'Ghoom Peyechhe Bari Jaa' chartbuster singer said affer a live show on the sixth anniversary of Mani square Mall, one of the biggest malls in south-east asia.
	Young designer Amalin Dutta, son of ace fashionista Sarbari Dutta, flaunted his new range of fabrics as popular models blazed the ramp there.

Challenges posed by contemporary singers egg me: Shlajit

Bollywood actor Purab Kohli is the second contestant to be ousted today from the celebrity dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' season seven.
	The 'Rock On!' star said he was not expecting his eviction from the show after his performance bagged good response from the judges last week.
	"I was quite shocked... I was having a good time on the show. Judges were impressed by my performances and I was getting wonderful reactions from them. But coming to the danger zone was disappointing for me," Purab told PTI.
	The 35-year-old former VJ even forgot his dance step after he learnt that he was one of the contestants to be in the danger zone.
	"I did a semi classical-Bollywood dance this week with my choreographer. I was so disappointed that I even missed a step. We worked so hard for it and were even expecting good scores from the judges," he said.
	Purab was pitted against contestant and popular television actress Puja Banerjee for the final act on the Colors' show.
	The actor said he ...

I was shocked by my elimination: Purab Kohli

Actor Saif Ali Khan, who is looking forward to work in the third instalment of the 'Race' series, said 'Race' had a better story line than its sequel.
	In the next sequel 'Race 3', which is currently in the planning stage, will once again feature Saif Ali Khan in the lead role.
	"I am looking forward to it (working in Race 3). Whether it will be made on the lines of the budget of prequels, will be looked into... (but) the script has to be good and audience should like it. I think story of Race was better than Race 2," Saif told PTI here.
	The 43-year-old actor said he would also like to work in sequel of his home production film 'Go Goa Gone'.
	"There might be a sequel (of 'Go Goa Gone'). I think it is an exciting idea (to work in it) and I look forward to it. Though the box office figures (of 'Go Goa Gone') were not encouraging, people said nice things about it. It would have been better, if it had worked," Saif said.
	Saif's wife actress Kareena Kapoor Khan recently said in an ...

Story of 'Race' was better than sequel: Saif

Singer Jennifer Lopez loved feeling like Angelina Jolie when she was married to Marc Anthony because she was surrounded by six children, including his sons and daughter from previous relationships.
	The 'Booty' singer said the whole environment in the house gave her a sense of what life must be like for the 'Maleficent' actress, who has three adopted children and three biological children with fiance Brad Pitt, reported Radar online.
	"When I was married to Marc, he had two boys, a girl and a stepson so there was four - (with the twins) there was six. When we went out, it was like Angelina and Brad. We had that flavour and I loved it," she said.
	Lopez, who previously admitted she is a strict mother, is teaching her children to be charitable because she does not want them to grow up spoilt.
	"They're growing up so differently than me. I grew up in The Bronx - we shared a bed until we were 16 and it was so different. (Emme) and (Max) have their own rooms; we live in a big house.
	"When 

I felt like Angelina Jolie: Jennifer Lopez

Hollywood superstar Tom Hardy has reportedly injured his ankle while filming a fight scene for his forthcoming movie 'Legend'.
	The 36-year-old actor, who portrays notorious gangsters Ronnie and Reggie Kray in the crime thriller, was rushed to hospital for X-rays after hurting himself while shooting a fight scene last week, reported Contactmusic.
	"Tom went over on it pretty hard. He's a tough guy but you could tell he was in pain. They didn't take any chances and carted him off to hospital for an X-ray," a source said.
	Despite his injury giving him grief, Hardy has returned to work on the set in South London.
	When his role in the film was announced, the 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' actor admitted it would be difficult to portray both Reggie and Ronnie, who were known as perpetrators of organised crime in the East End of London during the 1950s and 1960s.

Tom Hardy injures ankle?

Rihanna and Chris Martin are reportedly worried about Jay Z's marriage to Beyonce.
	The singers met up for dinner last week to talk about Jay Z, who has distanced himself from his friends following rumours that his marriage to Beyonce is on the rocks, reported Contactmusic.
	"Rihanna and Chris met up because they are worried about Jay. Apparently he hasn't been in touch lately, ever since his marriage problems surfaced," a source said.
	The Coldplay frontman is particularly keen to offer support to his friends following the demise of his own marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow earlier this year.

Rihanna, Chris Martin worried about Jay Z

Singer Keith Urban paid a heart-warming tribute to his wife, Nicole Kidman, while performing in Australia.
	The 46-year-old country singer, who previously credited his wife with helping him to overcome his drug addiction, praised his wife and said that she was an "extraordinary, pure and a beautiful light", reported Contactmusic.
	"I want to make a special dedication, about this time eight years ago we were about five days away from getting married. A few days before that my fiancee and I were talking about the wedding and she was worried about getting married to me - understandably - I was trying every way I could to reassure her that I was born to be her man...
	"The only thing I could do was reassure her, comfort her, be strong. The next day, I happened to be with a friend of mine who was a songwriter and I was telling him what happened and he said we should write about that so I wrote this song for my wife and she's here tonight," he said.
	Urban then performed his track 'Once In .

Keith Urban gushes about Nicole Kidman on stage

Clint Eastwood, who is currently shooting his new film 'Jersey Boys', behaved like a director and at the same time as a father with his daughter Francesca on the sets.
	Eastwood, 84, said he enjoyed the father-daughter bonding time on set of the film, reported People magazine.
	"It was nice having her there. I said to her, 'I don't have anything big, but I've got a part as a waitress'," he said.
	Francesca, 20, his daughter with actress Frances Fisher, who has appeared in other movies such as 'Oh, You Pretty Things!', is up for the small role of a waitress in the film.
	'Jersey Boys' is the movie version of the hit Broadway musical about the legendary Four Seasons' rags-to-riches rise to fame.

I enjoyed father-daughter bonding time on set: Clint Eastwood

Ukrainian ballroom choreographer Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who is one of the judges  at 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7', will be bidding adieu to the celebrity dance reality show today.
	The 34-year-old winner of 'Dancing with the Stars', who shared the judging panel with Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo D'Souza, is leaving the show after shooting four episodes as per as his contract.
	"Had an amazing trip! Lots to think about and build on, but I'm so ready for home.... Although I only.." he posted on Twitter.
	Actress and contestant of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' Sophie Choudry also posted a selfie of herself with other participants, hosts and judges.
	She wrote, "Epic Selfie taken as we bid Maksim Chmerkovskiy goodbye!"
	There were reports that the international dance instructor was not happy with the show and wanted to quit. But Maksim has denied them, saying he had an amazing time on 'Jhalak...'
	"Completely bad story! I had an amazing time and loved everything about the show! What a poor ...

Maksim Chmerkovskiy bids goodbye to 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'

Actress Kristen Bell feels being a mother is far more rewarding than exhausting.
	The 'Veronica Mars' actress, who has 15-month-old daughter Lincoln with husband Dax Shepard, said she loves watching their little girl grow up and become more independent, reported Contactmusic.
	"She's delicious. It's such a fun age. I feel like having a toddler is exhausting and extremely rewarding -- and far more rewarding than exhausting," she said.
	The blonde beauty spends as much time as possible with her daughter and even takes her on hiking dates with her husband.
	"My go-to workout is usually hiking. I often will strap the baby to my chest for the hike.
	"(Hiking) is easy because sometimes it doesn't actually take me away from anything because my whole family's coming on the hike.

Being a mother is more rewarding: Kristen Bell

Former supermodel Cindy Crawford is more than happy to show her children the ropes of fashion world.
	Presley, 14, Kaia, 12 -- her kids with husband of 15 years Rande Gerber -- are yet to sign any modeling contracts, reported Us magazine.
	"My son would not be comfortable since huts wants to surf and hang out like a total teenage boy. My daughter likes it a little bit more, but she's 12.
	"I could help guide her and help her navigate. I had a great experience and managed to avoid a lot of the pitfalls of the fashion business. So if she did want to do it, I could be her stage mom!," she said.

I could be a stage mom: Cindy Crawford

'Harry Potter' actor Tom Felton claims people have tried to adopt him because they are obsessed with his dark character in the film.
	The 26-year-old actor, who played troubled young wizard Draco Malfoy in the franchise, said he still receives odd mail from film's fans, reported Contactmusic.
	"It's always a bit of fun for me, the dark side of things. I'm not actually thinking of being a reckless criminal or evil mastermind. And some people are.
	"Some people revel in the darker side of it, which is a little odd. I've had a couple of proposals from people who want to adopt me. A few requests to change my name legally to Malfoy. Gifts of homemade potions and spells. I have to admire the level of dedication," he said.

People want to adopt me: Tom Felton

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to make a special appearance in Anurag Kashyap starrer-film 'Ghoomketu'.
	Directed by Pushpendra Mishra, 'Ghoomketu' is being produced by Vikramaditya Motwane.
	"The images belong to a cameo that I am doing for film titled 'Ghoomketu', being produced by Vikramaditya Motwane and his Company, which also includes Anurag Kashyap.
	"Vikram did that wonderful film 'Udaan' and he and other like minded makers involve themselves in films that are now beginning to find space and honour and visibility and acclaim among the more discerning audiences of the country and the world," Bachchan posted on his blog along with the pictures of his look.
	In the film, Kashyap is donning a full-fledged comic character of a police officer, whereas, 71-year-old Bachchan plays different roles, one being himself.
	"I play many different avatars in the shoot. I play myself of course in the leathered look, in my make up room and discussing my dialogues for the coming shot in a .

Amitabh Bachchan plays a cameo in 'Ghoomketu'

National-award winning actress Vidya Balan feels that portrayal of women in films is still stereotypical to a great extent.
	With films like 'Parineeta', 'Paa', 'The Dirty Picture', 'Kahaani' and now 'Bobby Jassos' to her credit, Vidya acknowledged efforts are being done by some filmmakers to break the mould.
	"I think it (portrayal of actresses) is changing and it will keep changing for a while. Change is never absolute but we have definitely taken a few baby steps towards the change (in portrayal of actresses in films)," Vidya told PTI in an interview.
	She said only five per cent portrayals are trying to do something new and break away from the convention.
	"I think 95 per cent of the portrayal is still very stereotypical and only five per cent portrayals are attempting something different, more realistic like 'Bobby' (her film 'Bobby Jassos')," the actress said.
	Vidya, 36, said that her character in 'Bobby Jasoos' was more realistic and not conventional.
	"It is not like that I ..

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