The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger has come on board for Jim Morrison biopic 'The Poet in Exile' as an executive producer.
	Krieger will also work on the film's soundtrack with Ray Manzarek's son Pablo and composer William Ross,
	He's also hopeful that Harrison Ford can be persuaded to portray Manzarek, reported Variety.
	The 'Indiana Jones' star worked as a stagehand and second camera assistant for Doors during the band's heyday in the late 1960s.
	'The Poet in Exile' is an exploration of the urban legend that Morrison is still alive.
	Manzarek set up the project in 2011 with Tim Sullivan, who's writing, directing and producing through his New Rebellion Entertainment banner.
	Manzarek, Morrison, Krieger and John Densmore formed the Doors in 1965. Manzarek's novel, published in 2002, explores the notion that Morrison staged his death in 1971 and later contacted Manzarek from his hiding place in the Seychelles Islands to embark on one final journey of "rock 'n' roll rebellion".
	The ...

Doors guitarist Robby Krieger joins Jim Morrison movie

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Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has been roped in to replace actor Guy Pearce in the movie based on Whitey Bugler's crime drama starring Johnny Depp.
	The movie will be produced by Warner Bros and Cross Creek Pictures and  is based on the book, 'Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal'.
	Directed by Scott Cooper, the film is currently being shot in Boston now, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	Pearce, 46, was assigned to play Billy Bulger, Whitey's brother but quit after a few weeks for uncited reasons. Cumberbatch, 37, was approached a few weeks earlier and the studios are vouching to seal a deal with him.
	The actor also struck a deal to appear in 'The Yellow Birds', an adaptation of the Kevin Powers novel being helmed by director David Lowery of 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' fame.

Benedict Cumberbatch replaces Guy Pearce in Whitey Bulger

'X-Men' director Bryan Singer has filed a motion to dismiss a case brought by Michael Egan alleging sex abuse by the filmmaker in his teens.
	Egan, in his lawsuit on April 15, claimed that the director abused him in Hawaii in 1999.
	In his motion, Singer cites Egan's own 2003 sword deposition during which he states that he had never been to Hawaii. That deposition was in relation to a 2000 suit that also alleged sexual abuse around the same time, though with different defendants, reported the Wrap.
	In a sworn statement, Singer indicates that he was in Canada filming 'X-Men' in 1999 from August to October, save for a trip to California for business and another to New England to visit family. This is the same time that the alleged abuse in Hawaii was to have taken place.
	Singer further alleges in the dismissal filing that the timing of Egan's 2014 case, shortly before the release of his latest 'X-Men' film, was an attempt "to maximise public attention on the eve of the picture's ...

Bryan Singer files motion to dismiss sexual abuse lawsuit

Actor Anupam Kher is all set to make a comeback to small screen as a host after six years with self-produced show 'The Anupam Kher Show - Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai'.
	Kher, 59, who is known for his TV shows 'Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle', 'Sawaal Dus Crore Ka' and 'Lead India', said the small screen has always been close to his heart.
	The Colors' show will highlight the most inspirational stories of Bollywood celebrities which speak about the challenges and testing times that they have experienced before achieving success.
	 "Television is a medium that has been close to my heart and developing and hosting this show, on COLORS, is like a homecoming of sorts.
	"Moreover, the show is my first foray into television production and it's my belief that sharing stories of struggles, self-motivation and success of achievers from different walks of life will be the perfect onset of my journey into this unexplored territory," Kher said in a statement.
	The 'Silver Linings Playbook' star is ...

Anupam Kher returns to TV with new show

Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opted for a white fishtail Roberto Cavalli gown for her second red carpet appearance at the Cannes film festival.
	The former Miss World teamed up her silvery white gown with diamond jewellery and soft loose curls framing her face. Her make-up had a hint of blue and heavily lined eyes.
	The beaded number featured a plunging neckline, shimmery tassels and a diamond pattern. The silhouette echoed her earlier outfit, which was dual toned golden gown.
	The 40-year-old actress, whose red carpet choices at Cannes have often garnered mixed response, made a glamorous first appearance by flaunting her newly thin figure at the red carpet yesterday in a golden fishtail Cavalli gown which she teamed up with red lips.
	The 'Devdas' star, who is accompanied by her two-year-old daughter Aaradhya and mother Brinda Rai at the 67th Cannes Film Festival, was to make an appearance earlier but her trip to the red carpet got delayed last week due to the Air Traffic ..

Aishwarya wears Cavalli gown again for Cannes second outing

Ryan Gosling is in Cannes busy promoting his directorial debut 'The Lost River' but his girlfriend Eva Mendes is conspicuous by her absence.
	The actor, whose film has been panned by the critics, hit the red carpet with 'Mad Men' star Christina Hendricks. But Mendes, his girlfriend of three years, was nowhere to be seen, reported People magazine.
	Mendes, 40, and the 33-year-old actor have not been photographed together since last November.
	The actress, however, playfully shot down break-up rumours last February though the couple has never commented on their relationship status publicly.

Eva Mendes, Ryan Gosling relationship in trouble?

Veteran actor-director Robert Redford is in talks to play late Oral Roberts in director Jonathan Demme's movie 'Come Sunday'.
	The film deals with the story of a renowned evangelical minister in Tulsa, Carlton Pearson, who stirred up controversy by claiming that there was no hell.
	Reports suggest that Jeffrey Wright of 'Quantum of Solace' may play Pearson while Redford, 77, will be seen as Roberts, who was the mentor of Pearson, the Hollywood Reporter said.
	Redford's recent hits include 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' and 'All Is Lost'.
	Marcus Hinchey of 'All Good Things' fame has written the screenplay which is based on 'This American Life' broadcast aired in 2005.
	The film is looking for an early 2015 release.

Robert Redford in talks to star in 'Come Sunday'

The Zack Snyder-directed Batman-Superman face-off finally has a title. The film will be called 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice'.
	A sequel to Snyder's Superman reboot 'Man of Steel', the much anticipated movie will see Ben Affleck donning the cape of the famous superhero while Henry Cavill will reprise his role as Superman.
	The principal photography on the Warner Bros' film begins today in Detroit, reported Variety.
	The film also stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, with Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane returning from 'Man of Steel'. Jesse Eisenberg will play Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons will play Alfred and Holly Hunter.
	The script is written by Chris Terrio, from a screenplay by David S Goyer.
	The film is slated to release on May 6, 2016.
	The title seems to hint to an origin tale for the untitled 'Justice League' film that Snyder is set to direct, which the majority of the cast is expected to appear in.
	The studio also released the official logo of the ...

Batman-Superman gets a title, to be called 'Dawn of Justice'

'Twilight' star Nikki Reed has filed for divorce from her singer-songwriter husband Paul McDonald after less than three years of marriage.
	Reed, 25, and McDonald, 29, who have cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, had not been living together since many months even though they were working in an album together, reported People magazine.
	As per the obtained court documents, Reed is asking the court to not award her ex spousal support.
	McDonald was a contestant on the 10th season of 'American Idol' in 2011 after which they announced their engagement in June preceded by a courtship period. The couple had tied the knot in October 2011 in Malibu.

Nikki Reed files for divorce from Paul McDonald

Pop star Ciara, who shared the first photo of her newborn, has revealed that she has named her tot Future Zahir Wilburn.
	The 28-year-old first-time mother recently welcomed her first child with rapper fiance Future, who already has three kids from previous relationships, reported E!Online.
	"Future Zahir Wilburn, 9 pounds, May 19 2014," Ciara wrote along with a photo of his little arm on Instagram.

Ciara shares first photo of her baby

Actress Charlize Theron's son has been given a new nickname by her 'A Million Days to Die in the West' co-star Seth MacFarlane, who calls him 'little Republican'.
	The actress told Ellen DeGeneres on her show that she is lucky to have Jackson in her life.
	"He's great. He's great. You know, he pretty much he's just... I just scored big time. He's great. Seth calls him the little Republican."
	When DeGeneres asked why, Theron came up with an interesting explanation about her two-year-old child's behaviour.
	"Cause he's just always saying no... 'No, no, no, no, no, no...' Everything's no. No, no, no, no, no, no... No, Seth, no. Mama, no. No.' It's a lot of that," Theron joked.

Seth MacFarlane calls Theron's son 'little Republican'

'The O C' star Rachel Bilson is reportedly expecting her first child with her longtime boyfriend and 'Jumper' co-star Hayden Christensen.
	The 32-year-old actress is believed to be on cloud nine after learning about her pregnancy, reported Us magazine.
	"They've both talked about this for a while and are so excited. Everyone is beyond thrilled for them," a source said.
	'Star Wars' actor Christensen, 33, and Bilson met in 2007 on the set of 'Jumper'. The notoriously private couple got engaged in December 2008 and then called it off in August 2010, only to reconcile 3 months later.
	This will be the first child for both.

Rachel Bilson set to be a mother?

Actress Penelope Cruz considers scuba diving with sharks a thrilling experience and wants everyone to try it at some point in their life.
	The 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' star, 40, loves watching the sea creatures when she goes scuba diving with her children Leo, three, and Luna, 11 months and husband Javier Bardem, reported Contactmusic.
	"Scuba diving--with sharks. I've done it in the Caribbean and Brazil. I think they were lemon sharks or reef sharks. If I ever do it with a great white shark, it will be in a cage. I'm not crazy," Cruz said.
	The actress is fond of beaches.
	"I would love to visit Patagonia, and then I would go to the Amazon, because I've never been. I like anytime I'm on the beach, in the sun, lying on the sand," she said.

Penelope Cruz loves swimming with sharks

Disney's hit animation film 'Frozen' will be transformed into an ice-skating extravaganza this year.
	The spectacle to be kicked off from September, will be similar to a touring Broadway musical and would include a blizzard created by snow machines and a snowflake-inspired stage, reported E! Online.
	The extravaganza requires 39 skaters and nine tractor-trailers to deliver an enjoyable and entertaining performance. It will also include gigantic video projection panels to mimic the movie's wintery setting.
	'Frozen' a 3D computer-animated musical fantasy-comedy film, released in 2013 revolves around a fearless princess who sets off on an journey alongside a hapless snowman to find her estranged sister (Elsa), whose icy powers have inadvertently trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

Disney's 'Frozen' to turn into an ice-skating spectacle

Rocker Courtney Love has revealed that she is fond of Victoria Beckham's beautifully cut dresses.
	The 49-year-old singer owns about eight dresses designed by the former Spice Girl, reported Contactmusic.
	"You've got to hand it to her, man, those dresses are beautiful. I have about eight dresses and I just ordered my first bag," Love said.
	She is amused to see her signature '90s grunge style.
	Asked what she thought of the look, Love said, "I just laugh and think how I can make money out of it.

Courtney Love likes Victoria Beckham's designs

Hollywood heartthrob Channing Tatum considers himself a bit of an alcoholic.
	However, Tatum, 34, said he reduced the consumption after his wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum welcomed their daughter Everly last year, reported People magazine.
	"I probably drink too much, you know. My wife, that's what she bought into... I'm probably a pretty high-functioning, I guess, you know, I would say, alcoholic, I guess," Tatum said.
	"There's probably a tendency to escape. I equate it to creativity, and I definitely equate it to having a good time," he added.
	The 'Step Up' star plans not to drink for four months while making the 'Magic Mike' sequel and intends to quit after the film.
	"Then, at the end of that movie. It's go time," he said.
	Not just booze, Tatum is also fond of cakes.
	"I just love cake. Confetti cake, to be specific. It has little coloured candies inside the cake, and then you get the confetti icing, which is really hard to find sometimes," he said.

I probably drink too much: Channing Tatum

Supermodel Elle Macpherson says turning 50 has made her realise that health is more important than looking attractive.
	She celebrated her landmark birthday in March, reported Contactmusic.
	"I think as a woman, when you get to 50 you have to make a bit more effort. Being well, being fit and being healthy from the inside out is really important. Obviously, great lighting and good make-up team helps!," Elle said.
	"For me it's really about the way I feel, not so much the way I look anymore. And if I'm feeling good, I'm feeling strong and I'm feeling vibrant then I tend to look better," she added.

Elle Macpherson prioritises health over looks

'How I Met Your Mother' star Niel Patrick Harris is all set to release a memoir that will let his fans participate in his rise to fame.
	The actor has written his memoir into a "choose your own adventure" style which gives readers a chance to experience his life first-hand.
	"You will decide whether to try out for Doogie Howser, MD. You will decide whether to spend years struggling with your sexuality. You will decide what kind of caviar you want to eat onboard Elton John's yacht," the book's website reads.
	Harris jokes that if readers choose correctly, they will find love, happiness and success. However, if they make the wrong choice they might end up on Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew.

Harris' autobiography will be choose your own adventure book

'Twilight' star Robert Pattinson shares an uneasy relationship with fame as his star status means he often gets photographed, something the 'self conscious' actor finds unnerving.
	Pattinson, who found stardom as the teen heartthrob through 'Twilight' movies, has often been a subject of magazine gossips thanks to his romance and subsequent break-up with co-star Kristen Stewart.
	The actor, who is at Cannes this year with two of his films -- 'The Rover' and 'Maps To The Stars', said he would love to never get photographed again, reported E! Online.
	"I'm just trying to not be in stupid gossip magazines, basically, and I think the best way to do it is never be photographed ever," the 28-year-old actor said during a press conference at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival in France.
	"As I get older, I just get more and more and more self-conscious about getting photographed. I don't know why. I've done it too many times and now I feel like everyone can see through me," Pattinson said.

Robert Pattinson hates being photographed

Pop star Beyonce Knowles and her rapper husband Jay Z will reportedly be performing at the wedding of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
	The couple will apparently earn USD 2 million for their performance, reported Contactmusic.
	"Jay Z and Beyonce will also perform at the wedding, as long as their last-minute negotiations with E! work out. The two have demanded USD 2 million for a short show," a source said.

Jay Z, Beyonce to perform at Kim Kardashian's wedding?

'One Tree Hill' star Sophia Bush has ditched her brunette tresses for an edgier and a lighter shade.
	The 31-year-old actress debuted her stunning blonde locks recently and sported a little extra length by way of a few hair extensions, reported E!Online.
	Her tresses are blonde in the front and darker underneath, giving it an overall ombre look. She styled her hair in beachy waves and parted it to one side, embracing all the summer hair trends in one fell swoop.

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