Hollywood star Angelina Jolie wants to put acting on the back seat and concentrate more on direction and screenplay.
	The 39-year-old 'Maleficent' actress, who is also the Special Envoy of UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2012, said she wants to focus on her work with the United Nations, reported Daily Express.
	"I'm going to take more of a back seat. I've had a wonderful career and I'm very happy that I've had all those opportunities to tell great stories and to work for as long as I have. But I'd like to do more writing and directing," she said.

Angelina Jolie to put acting career on back burner

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Actress Jennifer Aniston is said to be seeing a confidence coach as she is concerned she would run into ex-husband Brad Pittt at George Clooney's wedding.
	The 47-year-old 'Friends' star is nervous of coming face-to-face with Pitt and his actor-fiancee Angelina Jolie at Clooney's wedding ceremony, so is doing everything she can to put her anxieties to rest, reported Grazia magazine quoting sources.
	"Jen's no stranger to therapy, so she decided to seek some help. At the wedding, she'll have Justin there for support, but the thought of seeing Brad and Angelina is quite overwhelming.
	"The therapist has been helping to build her confidence and eliminate the fear she seems to have built up about coming face-to-face with them," said a source, adding that Aniston has also been having hypnotherapy.
	Though the actress has seen Pitt and Jolie only once at the 2009 Oscars, since they divorced nine years ago, she is said to be particularly concerned about the wedding as it will be an intimate .

Jennifer Aniston sees confidence councellor?

'Ant-Man' has finally found a director in Peyton Reed, who will fill in for Edgar Wright.
	Wright quit the project citing creative differences with Marvel's team. His departure was followed by rumours that Adam McKay would helm the project but McKay is only contributing to the script.
	The film, slated to hit theatres on July 17, 2015, stars Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas. Marvel announced Reed's hiring on its official website.
	The film's story revolves around a con-man who has the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength. Douglas plays Rudd's mentor Hank Pym.

'Ant-Man' finally gets a director in Peyton Reed

Former Spice Girl Mel B has reportedly signed on to become the fourth 'X Factor' judge.
	The 39-year-old singer will be joined by Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh on the hit show's judging panel, reported Daily Star.
	"Mel has been in talks to join the show for months. There have been a few hiccups along the way to do with money and other commitments, but it's finally a done deal," a source said.
	'Britain's Got Talent' judge Alesha Dixon, 35, has been battling Mel B for the coveted last spot on the TV singing contest. But she had no hard feelings and backed her to be a great judge.
	"Mel is feisty and will bring a bit of spice, no pun intended, to 'The X Factor'. Cheryl is a proper girl's girl and I'm sure they will be fine. I don't think they will clash," Dixon said.

Mel B signs up as 'X Factor' judge?

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez will not perform at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.
	 The 44-year-old 'I Luh Ya Papi' hitmaker will not accompany Pitbull on the official World Cup song 'We Are One' on June 12, reported E! Online.
	FIFA cited unspecified 'production issues' as the reason.
	"We can confirm the accuracy of FIFA's statement. Regretfully Jennifer Lopez will not be attending this year's World Cup opening ceremonies," Lopez's representative said.

Lopez will not perform at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

Actress Rajshri Rani Pandey, who plays the lead role of Suhani in upcoming show 'Suhani Si Ek Ladki', says her character is funny and does not cry unlike other female protagonists on TV.
	Pandey, 25, has previously done small roles in shows, 'Savdhaan India', 'Haunted Nights' and 'CID' but her new show on Star Plus will see her in a full-fledged role.
	"Suhani is simple, innocent, pure at heart. She finds good in everyone and loves her family but what makes her different from other characters is that she is funny, cracks jokes and does not cry. It's been two months of shooting and I have not cried yet. I am happy about that," Pandey told PTI.
	The actress said she enjoys playing Suhani as she is shown as megastar Amitabh Bachchan's fan.
	"I myself am a huge Amitabh Bachchan fan so it is fun mouthing his dialogues," she said, adding that she would love to work with Big B one day.
	When asked if like other female lead characters on TV, Suhani will be shown tolerating injustice, Pandey ..

My character is funny unlike other TV protagonists: Rajshri

Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian has revealed on family show that she is expecting her third child.
	The 35-year-old star, who has two kids with husband Scott Disick, will reveal the news to him as seen in the preview of the show 'Keeping With Up With the Kardashians', reported Us magazine.
	The two are shown talking in their walk-in closet when she says, "I'm pregnant." And Disick's reaction is, "What? Holy!"
	The couple do not know the gender of the baby and just wishes the child to be healthy.

Kourtney Kardashian confirms pregnancy on TV show

A 39-year-old man has been arrested for trying to break into a home here, which reportedly belongs to actress Sandra Bullock.
	The suspect, known as Joshua Corbett, was booked for residential burglary for breaking into a residence at the 1200 block of Angelo Drive in Los Angeles, said the Hollywood Reporter quoting authorities.
	Officers responded to a call after 6:30 am involving a "hot prowler" incident, said Nuria Vanegas, public information officer for the Los Angeles Police Department.
	Corbett was booked for residential burglary on USD 150,000 bail.
	According to NBC News', the home belonged to Bullock though authorities are yet to confirm.

Suspect arrested for burglary at Sandra Bullock's house

'30 Rock' star Tracy Morgan will remain hospitalised for weeks after his limousine was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Saturday.
	The actor sustained "a broken leg, a broken femur, a broken nose and several broken ribs" in the accident.
	According to his representative, the actor's condition has improved slightly but he remains critical, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	"While Tracy remains in critical condition, he has been more responsive today, which is an incredibly encouraging sign," Morgan's representative Lewis Kay said in a statement on Sunday.
	"He sustained a number of injuries including a broken leg, a broken femur, a broken nose and several broken ribs. He had surgery earlier today on his leg. We expect him to remain in the hospital for several weeks. His family is tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans."
	A Mercedes Sprinter SUV limousine carrying Morgan and comedians Ardie Fuqua and Harris Stanton was involved in ..

Tracy Morgan to remain in hospital following crash

Popular Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta has pledged to donate her body after death and called for debunking the superstition about donating one's body.
	When contacted, Rituparna told PTI, "Yes, I made the pledge at a screening of documentary 'Maronottar Deho Daan' (Donating body after death) by Debdut Ghosh.
	"There are so many people around us who are maimed for life. If our organs come of use after death, it can be termed as being reborn," the Paromitar Ekdin actor said.
     Rituparna, who had earlier pledged to donate her eyes, also called for debunking the myth and superstition about donating one's body.
	"With the spread of scientific awareness let's be more rational," she said.
	Ghosh, who directed the documentary, said, "It is true that all religions have reservations about donating bodies. We can at least hope that since we all talk about humanity, let's be a bit more humane in our thoughts by thinking about fellow human beings. Let's hope relatives will not object ...

Rituparna Sengupta pledges to donate body

Model Gisele Bundchen finds it tough to juggle her career with motherhood.
	The 33-year-old Brazilian beauty, who raises two children with her husband Tom Brady, said she would rather be at home with her family than out on a runway, reported Showbizspy.
	"It's a constant balance. Sometimes when I go to bed, I'm happy that I did a good job that day. And sometimes, I wish I'd done things differently
	"Now, it's getting harder for me to travel for my job. I have a son whom I take to school, and I come back quickly to see my baby," she said.
	Bundchen said she does not feel complete and wants to stay at home.
	"I never feel 100-percent complete. I just want to stay at home now. Luckily, I'm able to choose more because I have been doing this job for 20 years," she said.

Gisele Bundchen finds it hard to balance family, career

'The Bachelorette' star Emily Maynard has reportedly tied the knot with fiance Tyler Johnson in a secret wedding ceremony.
	The 26-year-old star of the eighth season of 'The Bachelorette' married Johnson, 27 at his parents' farm in South Carolina last weekend, but originally told guests that it was only an engagement party, reported Us magazine.
	"Emily met a bunch of relatives at a restaurant for lunch and they had presents for her," an insider said. At around six in the evening, several limos were spotted outside Maynard's home before the special occasion.
	Maynard and Johnson first met before she started filming the ABC series in spring 2012 and got engaged last January.

Emily Maynard marries fiance Tyler Johnson?

Rocker Mick Jagger, whose granddaughter gave birth to a baby girl, reportedly hates being called a great-grandfather.
	The 70-year-old star goes into a rage if someone calls him great-grandpa, reported Showbizspy.
	"Mick hates it," said a source close to the star, adding, "He goes into a rage if you call him that, and then he's in the dumps."
	The title apparently makes him feel ancient. His granddaughter Assisi, who turned mother in May said she is not sure Jagger would like being called a great-grandfather.
	"I imagine it's nice to be a great-granddad, although I'm not sure he likes the idea of getting old, or being called one," she said, adding, "I call him Mick, I wouldn't start calling him 'Grandpa'.

Mick Jagger hates being called 'Great-grandpa'?

Reality TV stars-sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian's new reality show set in Hamptons has reportedly upset the locals.
	The show, 'Kourtney and Khloe Take The Hamptons' a spin-off of the reality show 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' ticked people off, reported Radar Online.
	"This is upsetting to people who didn't want them there in the beginning anyway," a Hamptons local said.
	"Originally nobody was renting to them. Now they're living in a house in North Sea and it is not at all prestigious. Nobody goes up that way," the local added.
	The rental home is apparently causing an uproar in the Hamptons and everything from their house to their actions in the town center are reportedly not liked by the people.
	"That's the road to Sag Harbor and it used to be a short cut. Now it's going to be a traffic mess. Everybody is worried about all the paparazzi who are going to come follow these people and they don't want them here," a source said.

Kourtney, Khloe Kardashian's new TV show upsets people?

Rachel McAdams and Jake Gyllenhaal were spotted together on a dinner date, fuelling dating rumours.
	McAdams, 35, and Gyllenhaal, 33, are filming 'Southpaw' in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and were snapped having meal together at a local eatery called Meat And Potatoes, reported Radar online.
	McAdams previously datied Michael Sheen. She had a long term romance with her 'The Notebook' co-star Ryan Gosling.
	Meanwhile, Gyllenhaal's high-profile relationships include Kirsten Dunst, Reese Witherspoon, Taylor Swift, Alyssa Miller and Natalie Portman.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams dating?

Jennifer Lawrence's upcoming biopic about entrepreneur Joy Mangano is all set to hit theatres on Christmas Day in 2015.
	'Joy' reunites Academy-award winning Lawrence with her 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'American Hustle' director David O Russell, reported Digital Spy.
	The Christmas Day release date will put 'Joy' up against 'Mission: Impossible 5' and 'Kung Fu Panda 3'.
	'Joy' will chronicle the journey of Mangano from being a Long Island housewife to finding worldwide success as the inventor of the Miracle Mop.
	Annie Mumolo is writing the screenplay for 'Joy', following her box office success with the Oscar-nominated 'Bridesmaids'.

Joy Mangano's biopic to release in December 2015

Backup dancer Casper Smart was photographed leaving Jennifer Lopez's LA home on the same day as the pair's split was revealed.
	The dancer-choreographer, 27, was spotted exiting Lopez's residence on his motorcycle on the mid-day of June 6. He donned jeans, a navy T-shirt and wore black sunglasses, reported Us magazine.
	The couple allegedly decided to put an end on their two-and-a-half year relationship because of some differences between them.
	However, the news came amid reports that Smart cheated on the 'I Luh Ya Papi' singer, 44, with a transgender model.
	Lopez was previously married to singer Marc Anthony.

Casper Smart leaves Jennifer Lopez's home after split

Singer Usher has defended his fellow colleague Justin Bieber, after the popstar was filmed using a racial slur in two leaked videos.
	The 'Good Kisser' singer has insisted in a statement that Bieber is not a racist and suggested that his friend was a naive child at the time when the videos were filmed, reported Digital Spy.
	Posting a picture of himself and Bieber together on Instagram, Usher wrote, "As I have watched Justin Bieber navigate difficult waters as a young man, I can tell you that he hasn't always chosen the path of his greatest potential, but he is unequivocally not a racist.
	"What he was 5 years ago was a naive child who did not understand the negative power and degradation that comes from playing with racial slurs. What he is now is a young man faced with an opportunity to become his best self, an example to the millions of kids that follow him to not make the same mistakes."
	Apart from Usher, 50 Cent and Russell Brand have also defended the 'Baby' hitmaker over this .

Justin Bieber is not a racist: Usher

Hollywood star Robert De Niro has revealed that his father was gay and he discovered that years after his parents separated when he was a toddler.
	His father was an abstract expressionist painter who died in 1993, reported People magazine.
	De Niro, 70, honoured his father in the HBO documentary 'Remembering the Artist: Robert De Niro Sr', premiering on June 9.
	"He never told me. He was very private about it. He was loving and affectionate. But he wasn't the kind of dad who played baseball. He liked to take me to the movies on 42nd Street: 'King Kong', 'Beauty and the Beast'," De Niro said.
	As the 'Silver Linings Playbook' star looked back on his five decades of acting and his own life as a father, De Niro said he knows the importance of passing along memories.
	"I want my children to see what their grandfather did and how he lived. It was for the family," he added.

My father was gay: Robert De Niro

Actress Kirsten Dunst would not encourage her children to pursue a showbiz career.
	Dunst, 32, who is in a relationship with her 'On The Road' co-star Garrett Hedlund, said she struggles with the idea of her future kids wanting to pursue acting, reported Contactmusic.
	"I would obviously like them to be happy and if being actors makes them happy, great, I wouldn't stop them. But I wouldn't push them into it. Especially as young kids. Even though it worked out for me, it's still very hard.
	"I also wouldn't want to bring my kid up in Los Angeles. If I hadn't grown up there, I think I would hate that city. I'm filming in New Orleans at the moment and it reminded me how lovely it is to walk around without being followed by a gang of paparazzi," she said.

Kirsten Dunst does not want famous kids

An unreleased song by Miley Cyrus unexpectedly hit the web recently.
	Titled 'Last Goodbye', it is an emotional ballad that failed to make a place to the former Disney star's latest album Bangerz, reported Ace Showbiz.
	In the break-up anthem, Cyrus, 21, talks about a dying relationship.
	"We never said that we would be perfect/ We only said that we tried/ And when you said that we were forever/ I guess that's just another lie," she sings.
	A snippet for 'Last Goodbye' leaked last year. Fans then speculated that the song was about the singer's then-fiance, Liam Hemsworth.
	'Last Goodbye' is the second Cyrus song that leaked in the past few days. Previously, the demo version of a party jam called 'Pretty Girls (Fun)' landed online.

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