Director Sabbir Khan, whose film 'Heropanti' marks the debut of Jackie Shroff's son Tiger, says it was fun to work with 22 newcomers in the movie.
	Khan, best known for his Akshay Kumar-Kareena Kapoor starrer 'Kambhakkt Ishq', feels it is not important to have big names to sell a movie.
	"Though the movie does not have a star, people will still like it because we are telling a good story. They have liked the songs and promos and I think it will do well at the box office on word of mouth publicity," Khan told PTI.
	The film, slated to release this Friday, is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and is a remake of a Telugu movie 'Parugu', starring Allu Arjun. The soundtrack for the movie has been composed by Sajid-Wajid.
	'Heropanti', also starring newcomer Kirti Sanon, is a love story set in the present India. Khan says he has tried to address social issues through the movie even though it is primarily a love story.
	When asked how he came to finalise Tiger's name for the lead role, Khan said .

A good movie does not require big names: Sabbir Khan

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Maroon 5 band members are all set to launch a new album to follow up their 2012 'Overexposed'.
	The band has signed with Interscope Records to release the fifth studio album called 'V' on September 2 this year, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The recording was done in LA over the past year with producers Max Martin, Benny Blanco, Ryan Tedder, Shellback and Sam Martin.
	'V' witnesses the reunion of Maroon 5 with long-time keyboardist Jesse Carmichael who took a hiatus while the band recorded 'Overexposed'.
	A new single which is set to be released this summer will precede 'Overexposed'. In addition, the band led by Adam Levine has signed a worldwide tour deal with Live Nation for a tour to be announced in the coming weeks.

Maroon 5 to release new album

British Singer Foxes says she likes to enjoy life without taking herself too seriously.
	The 25-year-old 'Clarity' hitmaker, whose real name is Louisa Rose Allen considers herself a bit tomboyish, reported Contactmusic.
	"I think I'm maybe a bit of a lad, actually. At the moment I'm living with three of my best friends, and they're all guys. I'm not really a girly girl at all. I don't take myself too seriously.I hate being called cute... A girl doesn't want to be cute," Foxes said.
	The singer is all set to rock the stage at Glastonbury Festival this summer and she is very excited for the event.
	"I love festivals, I'm a festival fan, I'd go anyway." she said.

I do not take myself too seriously: Foxes

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has became a great-grandfather as his granddaughter Assisi Jackson has given birth to a baby girl.
	Assisi, 21, welcomed her daughter with her partner, chef Alex Key recently and the name of the child is yet to be announced, reported E!Online.
	This is the first grandchild for the 70-year-old musician's daughter Jade Jagger. Jade, 42, is also expecting her third child in a few weeks. The baby shower was celebrated in March 2014.
	The good news has come after Mick lost his girlfriend of 13 years, designer L'Wren Scott in March after she committed suicide at age 49.

Mick Jagger becomes great-grandfather

Actor Parambrata Chatterjee of 'Kahaani' fame says he always wanted to direct a sports-based film.
	"Sports film is such an interesting assignment! A group of 14-15 people react to the team's fortunes. Sometimes they dream, sometimes they wallow in frustration and sometimes they celebrate, isn't it interesting?" Parambrata, who is currently shooting for his third directorial venture 'Larai' told PTI.
	The film stars Prosenjit Chatterjee whose performance Parambrata appreciated, specially his forbearance while shooting in the 48 degrees Celsius temperature in Purulia town.
	Parambrata received rave reviews for his role in the film 'Apur Panchali', where he plays Subir Bandyopadhyay.
	"Many of my colleagues said my character reminded them of Soumitra Chatterjee in Apur Sansar. But it is wrong to equate me with a legend like him," he said.
	A film Parambrata is banking on is 'Hercules' by Sudeshna Guho-Abhijit Roy where he is playing the character of Harkoilash (the Bengali pronunciation 

Parambrata to direct a sports film

Singer-actress Rita Ora is planning to open her own horticulture shops as she finds flower arranging relaxing.
	The 'Fifty Shades of Grey' star, 23, was delighted about the new project, reported Daily Mirror.
	"I want to own flower shops, I love flowers. I love organising them and I love flower arranging - it's so relaxing. You cut, you rip, you zip," Ora said.
	The blonde beauty said she enjoys dipping into unusual ventures.
	"It's things you wouldn't expect. Like Dr Dre - he recently finished that massive headphone deal. It's not like it's impossible, it's just about being smart and planning it out. Like 50 Cent with his water. It's about having good advisers. I have great people," she said.
	"My sister and family overview the whole thing. It's a nice little empire - I'm trying to create something so my family can be alright," she added.

Rita Ora to open horticulture shops

'New Girl' star Zooey Deschanel posted a barefaced selfie on Twitter and still managed to pull a gorgeous look.
	In the photo the actress' her hair was pulled back in a bun as she flaunted a USD 240 Zoe Karssen sweater with the words French Kissing In the USA printed on it, reported People magazine.
	"Good morning! No makeup. No filter," the 34-year-old actress tweeted.
	The brunette beauty recently brought the glamour when she hit the carpet at an event last week, rocking a white long-sleeved dress and sparkly flats.

Zooey Deschanel shares a makeup-free selfie

Actor Aaron Paul says he likes watching old episodes of his popular series 'Breaking Bad' as he considers it a great show.
	The 34-year-old actor played Jesse Pinkman on the Emmy Award-winning series that came to end last year, reported Contactmusic.
	"I'm biased but I do think it's one of the greatest television shows that's ever been made," Paul said.
	'Breaking Bad', tells the story of Walter White (played by, a lung cancer-stricken chemistry teacher, who turns to producing and selling methamphetamine.

Aaron Paul still watches 'Breaking Bad'

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has signed on to star in the movie adaptation of 'The Yellow Birds'.
	The book by Kevin Powers revolves around Iraq war, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	The 'Sherlock' star will play the role of a sergeant who takes two young soldiers - played by Will Poulter and Tye Sheridan - under his wing.
	The story focuses on 21-year-old Private Bartle and the teenaged Private Murphy, who meet at boot camp and are deployed to Iraq. Some of the story is autobiographical; Powers served as an Army machine gunner in Iraq after enlisting at the age of 17.
	David Lowery of 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' will write the script and direct.

Benedict Cumberbatch in Iraq war drama 'The Yellow Birds'

'Martha Marcy May Marlene' star Elizabeth Olsen says she was initially unsure about pursuing her acting dreams as the actress was worried about the lack of privacy which comes with fame.
	The 'Godzilla' star, 25, said the life of her older twin sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen completely changed after fame as they began to be followed by photographers wherever they went, reported Contactmusic.
	"Seeing what happened with my sisters always being followed around made me question whether this was what I wanted to do with my life. But it was always my choice," Olsen said.
	"I was lucky to have an amazing drama teacher who encouraged me to pursue my dream. I love acting so much that I decided the trade-off would be worth it," she added.

I wondered if I wanted fame: Elizabeth Olsen

Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson says he considers himself too old to sign for another 'Twilight' film.
	However, the 28-year-old actor feels that the role of Edward Cullen in the hit vampire franchise that made him an international superstar came as a complete surprise, reported Variety.
	"No one thought it was going to be a big deal. We thought it was going to be like 'Thirteen'. I couldn't do another 'Twilight' movie. I'm too old," Pattinson said.
	'The Rover' star is due to appear in Brady Corbet's directorial debut, 'The Childhood of a Leader' and is in talks for a movie directed by Harmony Korine.

Robert Pattinson not keen to do another 'Twilight' Film

French actor Jean Dujardin says winning the coveted golden statuette was fabulous but it did not change his perspective on acting.
	The 41-year-old 'The Wolf of Wall Street' actor won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 2012 silent film 'The Artist', reported Variety.
	"There's a big fantasy around the Oscar but I never bought it. It was a fabulous experience but after all, I'm a French actor, I'm not American and I love performing in my language," Jean said.
	The actor, who took on roles in Hollywood blockbusters 'The Wolf of Wall Street' alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and in 'The Monuments Men' with George Clooney, said he would like to star in ambitious European arthouse movies like 'The Wonders'.

Winning an Oscar was fabulous: Jean Dujardin

One Direction have announced their 'On the Road Again' 2015 tour, which will see them perform in Australia, Asia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
	The 'You & I' heartthrobs Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson are currently on their 'Where We Are' stadium world tour, reported Contactmusic.
	The band members are set to visit South Africa and the United Arab Emirates for the first time next year as part of their 'On the Road Again' tour.
	This marks the group's second stadium tour and will kick off in Australia in February 2015.

One Direction announce 2015 tour dates

Supermodel Heidi Klum has been honoured with the Crystal Cross Award from the American Red Cross for her charity efforts.
	The 40-year-old model received the Crystal Cross Award for her contributions and volunteer efforts after Superstorm Sandy, reported People magazine.
	 "I try to give back. After Sandy, we got a gigantic truck and we loaded it with blankets, diapers, kids' clothes and toys because it was right around the holiday season and we went to Long Island (New York)," Klum said.
	"I think everyone can do something, even if it is in your own community. You can visit children in the hospital or bring gifts to them, cook a meal for someone who is ill and can't. We are all global citizens and whatever we can do, if it is small or something bigger, it's important," she added.
	Klum has worked with the American Red Cross for the past decade.

Heidi Klum honoured for charity work

'Confessions of a Shopaholic' star Hugh Dancy has landed a crucial role in 'The Happy Prince', which is a new biopic on iconic Irish writer Oscar Wilde.
	The 38-year-old actor will play Robbie Ross, the best friend of Wilde in the film which marks the directorial debut of 'My Best Friend's Wedding' actor Rupert Everett, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	Everett will write and star as Wilde in an ensemble cast that includes Colin Firth, Emily Watson and Tom Wilkinson.
	Final casting is still underway for 'The Happy Prince', with principle photography set to start this October at Bavaria Film Studios in Munich and on locations in Italy, Belgium, France and the UK.

Hugh Dancy to star in Oscar Wilde biopic

A R Rahman's Los Angeles place has been defaced, said the Oscar-winning composer today.
	"Vandalism at my place in LA...," Rahman tweeted today along with the picture.
	The photograph showed certain letters written in black ink on a wall of his place.
	After his post, the 48-year-old composer, who won two Oscars in 2009 for 'Slumdog Millionaire' received tons of messages from his concerned fans on the social media.
	Rahman recently provided music for Jon Hamm starrer Hollywood film 'Million Dollar Arm'.

A R Rahman's Los Angeles place vandalised?

Bollywood actress Tamannaah, who will be sharing the screen space with Akshay Kumar in upcoming film 'It's Entertainment', says she is highly impressed by the superstar.
	Tamannaah, who made her Bollywood debut with 'Himmatwala', will be seen next in the comedy film.
	"He (Akshay) is a brilliant actor. Even if he does a simple scene, he makes it look extraordinary," Tamannaah told reporters here at the trailer launch of "It's Entertainment".
	Akshay (46) will be seen romancing Tamannaah in the film.
	"I think I had good chemistry with Akshay. He is a very nice human being and a very down-to-earth person. One thing I find weired is that Akshay doesn't seem to grow old," Tamannaah said.
	The film also has a dog as its central character.
	"The film has been a life changing experience for me. The way I look at pets is different. After this film, I got a puppy for myself. It is amazing to have a pet at home... They are lovely, caring," the actress said.
	'It's Entertainment" marks the ...

Akshay's charm dazzles 'Its Entertainment' co-star Tamannaah

Actor-director Kamal Haasan, who led the Indian delegation at the ongoing Cannes film festival, said the country's pavilion provided a platform for Indian filmmakers to connect with "right" people.
	"It is important that the filmmakers of today find the right people to connect with.
	"...It is a great initiative on part of the Ministry of I&B and FICCI to develop the programme of the India Pavilion in such a way that many important international names in the film business have been coming to the pavilion - providing Indian filmmakers and delegates at Cannes the rare opportunity to interact with them," Haasan said in a statement.
	He said the international community too will benefit from the knowledge about the Indian film sector that was at their disposal through interactive panel discussions, one-on-one meetings, and from the India Film Guide.
	"As an Indian filmmaker, I am proud to have been part of this wonderful endeavour by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in ...

Indian pavilion at Cannes was hub of networking, says Haasan

BJP leader Maneka Gandhi said here today that animals ought to be treated in a responsible manner during the shooting of films.
	"I am delighted to be here and launch the trailer. It is fun to have animals in films, but it should be done in the right way," Maneka told reporters here after launching the trailer of Akshay's yet to be released 'It's Entertainment'.
	"I am glad to see the bonding between Akshay and the dog. I am looking forward to hosting it (the film) in Delhi," she added.
	The movie marks the debut of writer duo Sajid-Farhad as directors. They had earlier written dialogues for films like 'Bol Bachchan', 'Housefull 2', 'Ready', 'Golmaal Returns' and 'Golmaal 3'.
	South actress Tamannaah is paired opposite Akshay in 'It's Entertainment'.
	Maneka also said she has been associated with Akshay's mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia, since they had participated together in a lot of fund raising events.
	"I think it is an apt film for me to launch, since it reaffirms people's love for 

BJP leader Maneka Gandhi launches trailer of Akshay's film

'Baywatch' star Pamela Anderson has revealed that she was molested and raped when she was young.
	The 46-year-old star said there was a time in her life when she wanted to be "off this earth" but her love for animals saved her during the launch of the Pamela Anderson Foundation here.
	"I feel now might be the time to reveal some of my most painful memories... I did not have an easy childhood. Despite loving parents. I was molested from age 6-10 by my female babysitter.
	"I went to a friend's boyfriend's house - while she was busy. The boyfriend's older brother decided he would teach me backgammon which led into a back massage which led into rape - my first heterosexual experience. He was 25 years old, I was 12," Anderson said while reading from a note during the launch.
	She said her first boyfriend when she was in grade 9 gangraped her with six of his friends.
	"Needless to say I had a hard time trusting humans- I just wanted off this earth," Anderson said.
	The star recalled how she 

Pamela Anderson reveals molestation horror

Brazil has come out with a unique way to pay tribute to the 100 years of Indian cinema by releasing two postage stamps which are designed by an Indian graphic designer.
	The stamp was released in Brasilia on May 5 to mark a nation-wide film festival dedicated to contemporary Indian cinema.
	The stamp has been designed by Indian Ambassador to Brazil, Ashok Tomar along with the curators and directors of the festival, Anand Jyothi and Carina Bini Palackapilly.
	The Film festival is the first of its kind in South America and would later move to other Brazilian cities like Rio De Janerio, Reife (Northern Brazil) and Porte Alegre (Southern Brazil) after the end of the World Cup which is scheduled from June 12 to July 13.
	The ceremony was also attended by the Cultural Director of the Brazilian Postal Services, Romulo Salvino and the Cultural Secretary, Sueli Navaho along with other Indian and Brazilian officials.
	The film festival is organised by production house Tantri Arte, run by film ..

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