Hollywood veteran Morgan Freeman is all set to star in 'Beautiful Jim Key', being directed by 'Saving Private Ryan' screenwriter Robert Rodat.
	Rodat, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter who wrote 'Private Ryan' and 'The Patriot', is making his directorial debut with the project, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	The project is currently at Cannes to seek finance.
	The film revolves around the true story of a former slave, Civil War veteran and self-taught veterinarian William Key, who trains a horse to read, spell and do math.
	Because he is black, Key is relegated to carnival sideshows until he recruited Albert Rogers, a one-time promoter for PT Barnum, who helps make the horse a national sensation.
	Freeman was last seen in Johnny Depp starrer dud 'Transcendence'.

Morgan Freeman to star in 'Beautiful Jim Key'

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'The Avengers' stars Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth have taken special selfies to help grant a dying man's final wish.
	Other actors from the superhero film who have supported the cause are Samuel L Jackson (Nick Fury), Chloe Bennet (Agent Skye), Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson) and Cobie Smulders (Agent Maria Hill), reported Ace Showbiz.
	Sophie Caldecott's father Stratford is a huge fan of the Marvel comic book and films, but he was too sick to watch 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' when it was released in cinemas because of his advanced prostate cancer.
	Sophie is trying to fulfill her father's dying wish to see the film by getting an early copy of the DVD and she also asked 'The Avengers' actors to take selfies with the hashtag #CapForStrat so she can show her dad the stars' support.

'The Avengers' stars take selfies for cancer-stricken fan

A new trailer of filmmaker Christopher Nolan's next film 'Interstellar' has been released online.
	Matthew McConaughey leads the cast of the science-fiction blockbuster, which follows a team of explorers and scientists who embark on a voyage across the galaxy through a wormhole, reported Deadline.
	Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Casey Affleck, Wes Bentley, John Lithgow, Ellen Burstyn, David Oyelowo, Matt Damon and Michael Caine all feature in the supporting cast for the film.
	'Interstellar', which Nolan co-wrote with brother Jonathan Nolan, is the director's first film since 'The Dark Knight Rises' in 2012.
	Steven Spielberg was at one time attached to direct the movie, which is based on scientific theories by physicist Kip Thorne.
	'Interstellar' will be released in cinemas on November 7.

New 'Interstellar' trailer launched

Country star Taylor Swift reportedly wants her friend Selena Gomez to follow in her footsteps by writing songs about her past relationships - starting with Justin Bieber.
	The 24-year-old 'I Knew You Were Trouble' hitmaker is notorious for writing about her previous relationships, and she has told her best friend to write about the 'Beauty and a Beat' hitmaker in an effort to get over him, reported Contactmusic.
	"Taylor's been encouraging Selena got write down her feelings and emotions, and record," a source said.
	Bieber and the 'Spring Breakers' actress have had a difficult on-off romance, and it is said they split again last month.
	Throughout this tough time, Swift is said to have stood by her friend - and there's eve a chance they could collaborate on Gomez's album.

Taylor Swift wants Selena Gomez to write about Justin Bieber

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is reliving his initial days in industry while shooting for his upcoming film 'Fan'.
	Shah Rukh had made his television debut with 'Fauji' which was extensively shot in Delhi.
	It's a kind of deja vu for the actor as he is heading towards Delhi to shoot for 'Fan' being produced by Yash Raj Films.
	"Apart from the locations that director Maneesh Sharma has selected from across the globe, we will also be shooting a big chunk in Delhi," a YRF spokesperson said in a statement here.
	SRK has shot in Delhi even after 'Fauji' for other projects, but in bits and parts. However, for 'Fan', he will again be shooting in and around Delhi for as long as two months.
	'Fan' marks the coming together of Aditya Chopra, Maneesh Sharma and Shah Rukh.

SRK relives his 'Fauji' days

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is meeting some real-life female detectives for her role in the upcoming film 'Bobby Jasoos'.
	Vidya, who will be playing a gumshoe in the movie, has been interacting with women detectives apparently to get first hand information about their work.
	In the course of her training and preparation, the actress is trying to pick tricks of trade to give a touch of authenticity to her on screen role.
	"Vidya has been meeting a lot of female detectives and it was surprising that most of them are housewives who have taken this up as a part time job," Spokesperson of 'Bobby Jasoos' said in a statement here.
	Vidya is very surprised as she realised that 85 per cent of the detectives she has met are housewives who undertake this as a part time job when their children are away in school.
	'Bobby Jasoos' is produced by actress-turned-producer Dia Mirza and her beau Sahil Sangha.

Vidya meets real life female detectives for 'Bobby Jasoos'

After missing to make her scheduled appearance at the 67th Cannes Film Festival due to flight delay, Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai will finally walk the coveted red carpet on May 20 and 21.
	The 40-year-old former Miss World, who is at the French Riviera along with her daughter Aaradhya, missed her first appearance due to the Air Traffic Control strike in France.
	The L'Oreal Paris ambassador, who has been attending the film fest on behalf of the brand for the past 13 years, will now walk the red carpet for the premiere of French film 'Deux Jours, Une Nuit' directed by Jean Pierre and Luc Dardenne.
	"We are happy to announce the new dates for Aishwarya's appearances at Cannes. While the flight delay was unexpected, we ensured that an alternative date was arranged for her, so that she can proudly represent the L'Oreal Paris and India at the festival," Manashi Guha, GM L'Oreal Paris India said in a statement.
	Indian actors Udya Chopra and Mallika Sherawat have already made ...

Aishwarya Rai to walk the Cannes red carpet on May 20

Lea Michele has denied that she had a cat fight with co-star Naya Rivera in TV musical 'Glee'.
	The actress, in an appearance on David Letterman show, said it was annoying the way people tried to pit women against each other, reported Us magazine.
	"It's really unbelievable the amount of things that can just be completely made up. And it's really frustrating," the 26-year-old actress said.
	Michele said,"the way people like to pit women against each other... Is really annoying and it's sad. For me, if there were ever really a cat fight on the show, you'd know about it because I'd get a ring, and I'd put Jell-O in it, and I would make it fun for everyone and it would be super hot.

Lea Michele denies Naya Rivera fight on Glee

Singer Perrie Edwards says she is designing her wedding dress on her own.
	Even though the date of Perrie's marriage to One Direction heartthrob Zayn Malik is yet to be made official, the 20-year-old singer is sure that she will be designing her gown, reported Daily Mirror.
	She is taking her bandmate Jade Thirlwall's help in designing the dress.
	"I definitely want long sleeves. I know exactly what I want, so I'm designing it and getting it made from scratch. Not that I can draw... I'm getting Jade to do it. She's going to draw it and I'm going to take it to somebody to make," Perrie said.

Perrie Edwards to design her own wedding dress

'Fifty Shades of Grey' actress Rita Ora says she was frightened by a fan, who stalked her badly.
	The 23-year-old actress, who nicknames her loyal fans Rita-bots, was concerned about her safety as the fan became aggressive, reported Contactmusic.
	"There was one person in New York who scared me. He was following us everywhere. I had no idea how he got to places I was going to but he would and he always, always asked for a picture," Rita said.
	"But one day his camera fell on the floor while it was raining and I've never seen anyone turn so angry. That was weird - you give people what they want and then they go too far, and want to kill you," she added.

Rita Ora got scared by a fan

Actress Sunny Leone is all set make her Telegu film debut with 'Current Theega'.
	The film will be directed by G Nageswara Reddy and will also star Manchu Manoj and Rakul Preet.
	Sunny made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with 'Jism 2'. She went on to star in films like 'Jackpot' and Ragini MMS 2'.
	"I am really excited about my role in 'Current Theega'. It is an important character created to entertain you thoroughly," Sunny said in a statement.
	'Current Theega' is being produced by 24 Frames Factory, and is Vishnu Manchu's first production without him acting in it.
	"Sunny Leone is a big entertainment factor buzzing the cinema today and we wanted to introduce her in Telugu cinema in a role that will appeal every movie buff in this part of the world," the production house said.

Sunny Leone to make Telegu film debut with 'Current Theega'

Angelina Jolie says she would be teaming up again with fiance Brad Pitt for an interesting story which the actress wrote for fun.
	The 38-year-old actress became romantically involved to Pitt, 50, after meeting him on the set of their 2005 hit 'Mr and Mrs Smith', reported People magazine.
	"I wrote something a few years ago for Brad and me. Just for fun. Just an independent little art piece. Because we don't get to do those as much as we'd like. But it's something really small and experimental," Jolie said.
	The couple's five-year-old daughter Vivienne recently received her first acting credit, starring alongside her mother in 'Maleficent' as the young Princess Aurora.

Angelina Jolie wrote script for her movie with Brad Pitt

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh said in order to portray the character of the historical figure of Bajirao in the upcoming film 'Bajirao Mastani', he will get his head tonsured and also learn Marathi.
	Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'magnum opus' project 'Bajirao Mastani', a tumultuous love story, is finally set to go on floors with rumoured couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone playing the lead roles.
	While Ranveer will play the role of the 18th century Maratha general and statesman Bajirao Peshwa, the project will also have Priyanka Chopra in a key role. Though both Deepika and Priyanka will be a part of the film, it is still not clear who would play the role of Mastani.
	"Preparations for 'Bajirao Mastani' is very intense. I will have to learn Marathi, horse riding, pick up the accent and do a lot of work for the character. I will have to shave off my hair, work on my look and the physical aspect," Ranveer told PTI in an exclusive chat.
	"I have allotted fair amount of time ..

Ranveer Singh to go bald & learn Marathi for 'Bajirao Mastani'

Rohit Shetty's turn as a host on the small screen in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 5' has been given a thumbs up by the audience and the filmmaker has cited his friendly nature as the reason behind his success.
	The previous seasons of the stunt-based reality show have been hosted by Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra. However, the fifth season of the show has fared better than the last four seasons.
	The 41-year-old 'Golmaal' director says although he is a tough taskmaster, he has never tried to assert himself on the contestants.
	"Never once did I declare myself as the boss of the show and made the contestants feel that they have to abide by what I say. I have created a very friendly atmosphere on the sets and that has made the contestants very comfortable," Rohit told PTI.
	"Everyone on the show was new to me except for Mugdha (Godse), Nikitin Dheer and stunt woman Geeta (Tandon) as I have
worked with them before. So, it was important to break the ice. I took this friendly ...

My friendly nature is USP of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 5': Rohit

Hollywood star George Clooney is reportedly planning to get hitched to his attorney fiance Amal Alamuddin later this year.
	The 53-year-old actor, who was previously married to actress Talia Balsam back in 1989, wants his wedding ceremony to be grand, reported Us magazine.
	"He'd marry her today if he could but he wants to give her a dream wedding. It is her first, and he wants it to be his last!," a source said.
	The couple recently celebrated their engagement.

George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin to marry this year?

'Charmed' star Alyssa Milano has revealed that she is expecting a baby girl with husband David Bugliari.
	The 41-year-old actress, who already has a son Milo with David, is elated with the news, reported E!Online.
	"I'm in my Mistresses dressing room and I wanted to share with you guys that I am expecting a little, sweet baby girl. David, Milo and I could not be happier. Truly, we could not be happier. So exciting!," Milano said.
	She announced her second pregnancy in March.

Alyssa Milano expecting a baby girl

Former Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson has welcomed her second child, a baby girl with husband Hank Baskett.
	The 28-year-old model and Hank, who wed in 2009, are already parents to their three and a half year old son Hank Baskett IV, reported E! online.
	"She is happy and healthy," Kendra's representative said.
	Kendra held a star-studded baby shower last month with a bunch of friends.
	The former 'Girls Next Door' star was planning to have a sibling for her son since sometime.

Kendra Wilkinson gives birth to a baby girl

Yesteryear actress Neetu Singh is excited about her nephew Armaan Jain's debut Bollywood film titled 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil', as decades ago she had done a song by the same name in 'Yaadon ki Baarat' as a child artist.
	The song 'Lekar hum deewana dil' from the 1973 drama film directed by Nasir Hussain, had become one of the chart-busters of that time and holds a special place in Neetu Singh's heart.
	"This was my first film, when I was merely in eighth standard and faced the camera for the first time. This song holds a very special place in my heart. When I learnt that Armaan's film was titled 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil', I was super excited," she said here in a statement.
	She said that she also shared her feelings with Armaan's mother about the title of the film.
	The film tracks a journey of two friends and their experiences of growing up, their decisions and mistakes and the consequences faced by them.
	Produced by Eros International & Illuminati Films and directed by Arif Ali, ...

'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil' holds special place in Neetu's heart

English model Poppy Delevingne, the elder sister of supermodel Cara Delevingne has got married to her longtime partner James Cook.
	Poppy, 27, exchanged vows with Cook yesterday in a star-studded ceremony, reported E!Online.
	Maid of Honor Cara, like the bride, wore a Chanel Couture dress and she was reportedly one of 17 bridesmaids.
	The couple exchanged vows at St Paul's Church in London, with the bride's father, Charles, escorting her inside.
	There were also several famous faces in attendance including Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Poppy Delevingne marries James Cook

Actor Bradley Cooper and his 'The Hangover' director Todd Phillips have teamed up to create their own production company.
	Cooper, 39, and Todd, 43, have signed a three-year deal with Warner Bros Pictures and their first project together will be 'Arms & the Dudes', reported Variety.
	"Todd and Bradley have deep personal ties throughout the Studio and we couldn't be more pleased that they are combining their immense talents into what promises to be one formidable production company," said Warner Bros' Greg Silverman.
	"The entire Warner Bros family is excited about the great movies we know will come from this collaboration of two highly successful and original filmmakers," he added.
	The film is based on a Rolling Stone article written by Guy Lawson that chronicles the true story of two kids from Miami Beach who wound up becoming big-time arms dealers for the US government.

Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips form new production company

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian plans to join her sisters, Kourtney and Khloe in The Hamptons for the some weeks to guest-star on their new series, 'Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons'.
	The 33-year-old socialite, who would be marrying her rapper fiance Kanye West later this month, will temporarily move to the exclusive enclave in Long Island, New York after her big day to guest-star on her siblings' series, reported E!Online.
	"I'm probably going to go for a couple of weeks, maybe a month," Kim said.
	Khloe is also looking forward to living on the East Coast.
	"June 2, we move to The Hamptons. The kids, Kourt, Scott, we're all going. I'm probably going to be in the city a little bit," she said.

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