Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer has joined Shailene Woodley in the sequel of action series 'Insurgent'.
	Spencer will play Johanna, the leader of Amity, which is the faction in the dystopian society that is said to be dedicated to peace and trust.
	She will star alongside Woodley, Theo James and Kate Winslet. The film will be directed by Robert Schwentke from a screenplay by Brian Duffield and Akiva Goldsman, reported Variety.
	'Insurgent' will be released on March 20. The third book, 'Allegiant' will be split into two films that are slated for release on March 18, 2016, and March 24, 2017, respectively.
	The first film 'Divergent' opened this past March and has grossed USD 252 million worldwide.
	Spencer won a best supporting Oscar for her role in 'The Help'.

Octavia Spencer in 'Divergent' sequel

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Jennifer Esposito, who was briefly married to actor Bradley Cooper, has raised eyebrows by sharing details about a "mean" ex in her book.
	It is believed that the references about the ex in 'Jennifer's Way' are a thinly veiled comments on Cooper, who she divorced in 2007 after only four months, reported Us magazine.
	"Finding someone to love, who loved me, in this lonely city of Los Angeles was seeming more and more impossible every day. Then I met someone and accepted a date.
	"I should have noticed the red flags from the beginning-actually, they were more like an entire marching band squad of red flags-but I ignored them because, honestly, I didn't think the relationship was really going to go anywhere," Esposito said.
	"He was funny, smart, cocky, arrogant, and a master manipulator. I didn't necessarily find him that attractive, but I figured that I could enjoy his sense of humor and nonsense for a while," she added.
	The actress says that as their one date led to other dates she ..

Did Esposito call ex-husband Cooper master manipulator?

Hugh Jackman is taking no chance after undergoing treatment for a second bout of skin cancer.
	'The Wolverine' star, however, was in good spirits as he sported a bandage on the side of his nose during the 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' premiere in New York City, reported People magazine.
	The 45-year-old actor took the opportunity to call out to his fans to get regular check-ups and wear sunscreen.
	Asked how his face was doing, he said, "My face? It's fine, it's good. Thank you for asking. I have a few stitches, I had a basal cell carcinoma taken out.
	"Tell all your readers: get check ups, wear sunscreen. It's all about prevention."
	Jackman confirmed the cancer "is out, it's fixed, and I'll get myself checked up. It's all about catching these things early.

Hugh Jackman says skin cancer is fixed

Actress Rita Wilson says her family has cut back a lot on sugar following husband Tom Hanks' Type II diabetes diagnosis last year.
	Wilson says the focus is now on watching what they eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle, reported People magazine.
	"We've really cut back a lot on sugar, and we find time in every day to exercise. We actually walk and hike together," she said.
	"When (you) were younger, you used to watch what you eat and exercise because you wanted to look really awesome, and now it's because you want to feel really awesome," she said.

We have cut back on sugar, says Rita Wilson

Makers of 'Superstar' Rajnikanth's much-awaited 'Kochadaiyaan' today made it clear that the film's release was being delayed due to technical reasons only and assured that the multi-lingual film will hit the screens on May 23 as announced last week.
	The reschedule was on account of delay in rendering of 3D versions of the film which 'took longer than anticipated' even as there was a spike in demand for screens, a release from the film unit said today.
	Further, there was a demand for additional 2,000 screens all over the world, spurred by the surge in advance bookings, it said adding 1.25 lakh tickets were sold in two hours in Chennai after bookings opened.
	The decision to reschedule the film to May 23, 2014 as against May 9 was taken to ensure that the prints and content of the film reached all designated theatres across the globe on time, it said.
	"The film would be released with all its glamour on May 23, 2014 as a summer bonanza," it added.
	The clarification from the film unit 

Kochadaiyaan release delayed only due to technical reasons

Lily Allen says she feels like hiding if the singer hears her songs in clubs.
	The 'Hard Out Here' singer, 29, is currently basking in the success of her comeback album 'Sheezus', reported Contactmusic.
	"Usually if I'm in a club and my music comes on I find the nearest table and hide underneath it. That's generally how I deal with it," Allen said.
	The singer insists she does not feel excited when the club members play her music on purpose.
	"It's quite funny because in some places they think that's the appropriate thing to do when someone like myself walks in is to play their song," she said.
	"I think I might be different to most people in the sense that I react: I'm horrified when that happens and hide. I'm sure some people get on the table and dance 'Woo hoo! This is great.' But I can't do that," she added.

I find it weird to hear my music in clubs: Lily Allen

Hit musical series 'Glee' is set to end after its sixth season with an episode that will honour its late star Cory Monteith.
	Creator Ryan Murphy announced that the next season of the musical will be its last and revealed that the untimely death of Monteith had forced him to come up with a different ending for the show, reported E!Online.
	"The final year of the show, which will be next year, was designed around Rachel (Lea Michele) and Cory/Finn's story. I knew what the last shot was, he was in it. I knew what the last line was, she said it to him," Murphy said.
	"So when a tragedy like that happens you sort of have to pause and figure out what you want to do, so we're figuring that out now," he added.
	'Glee' said goodbye to Monteith in last week's emotional episode 'The Quarterback'. It also honoured the actor's legacy.

'Glee' to end after season six

Actor Hugh Jackman likes his 'X-Men' co-star Jennifer Lawrence's persona and finds her very down-to-earth.
	While the 45-year-old actor plays Wolverine, Lawrence, 23, portrays the negative character of Mystique in the superhero series, reported Contactmusic.
	"I've met her and worked with her... The way you imagine her to be is how she is. She's not only one of the most talented actors I've met, she's one of the most authentic. Very down to earth, no ego. She has a lot of fun doing what she does," Jackman said.

Hugh Jackman praises 'X-Men' co-star Jennifer Lawrence

Singer Kelly Rowland has reportedly married her manager Tim Witherspoon in a simple ceremony attended by best friends Beyonce and Solange Knowles.
	The former Destiny's Child singer tied the knot over the weekend, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	The 33-year-old was previously engaged to football player Roy Williams before they ended their relationship in January 2005, two months before their planned wedding.

Kelly Rowland marries manager Tim Witherspoon

Actress Noomi Rapace is in talks to join Will Smith in the movie adaptation of Marcus Sakey's novel 'Brilliance'.
	Legendary is producing the adaptation while Julius Onah is attached to direct the project from a script by David Koepp.
	The story takes place in a world where a minority set of people are born with extraordinary abilities and are called "brilliants". A panic sets in among the human majority, bringing the world to a civil war, which is exactly what a section of people want, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	Smith is playing a federal agent, a brilliant with great hunting gifts who is drafted to hunt down a terrorist, another such brilliant, played by Rapace, who intends to start the civil war.
	Rapace first found fame by playing the tattooed hacker heroine Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish adaptation of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' movies.

Noomi Rapace to star opposite Will Smith

Actor Saqib Saleem says he is jealous of emerging star Ranbir Kapoor and attributes his meteoric rise in Bollywood to his ability to be both a star and an actor.
	Saqib, who has starred in four films since making his Bollywood debut in 2011 with 'Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge', feels Ranbir's film resume is to die for as it consists of commercial as well as off-beat movies.
	"I am jealous of Ranbir Kapoor and his filmography. On one hand, he does a 'Barfi!' and on the other 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani'. He is the perfect combination of a star and actor," Saqib told PTI in an interview.
	The 25-year-old actor also showered praise on his contemporaries like Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor and National award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao.
	 "I was blown away by Varun's performance in 'Main Tera Hero'. I called him up and said, 'Bro, you killed it!' I think he is a full entertainment package," he said, adding that he liked Arjun Kapoor in '2 States' and Rajkummar Rao in 'Shahid'.
	In 'Hawaa Hawaai', ...

I am jealous of Ranbir Kapoor: Saqib Saleem

In 'Titli', which is slated to make its world premiere in the 'Un Certain Regard' category at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, debutant director Kanu Behl has drawn a lot from his own experiences to tackle issues like family and violence.
	Behl, a long-time writing partner of Dibakar Banerjee, managed to find the best of support in the 'Shanghai' helmer, who has backed the project through his production house along with Yash Raj Films.
	"I started writing the film in 2010 when I was finishing 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha'. I knew I wanted to write something that came from personal experience and was really honest. There was a lot of anger and a need to scream out about things that I felt strongly," Behl told PTI.
	At the centre of 'Titli' is a young boy who wants to escape and oppressive brother and an illegal family business. He plans, plots and cheats to get out of the trap but in that process he realises that he has become exactly the person he is trying to run away from.
	'Titli' stars .

'Titli' stems from personal experiences: Kanu Behl

A video footage has surfaced that reportedly shows Beyonce's Husband Jay Z being physically attacked by her younger sister Solange in the elevator of a hotel.
	The footage obtained by TMZ shows what appears to be Solange attacking Jay Z, throwing kicks and punches in an angry attack.
	The shocking clip, which was recorded on May 5 at the Standard Hotel after the 2014 Met Gala, shows a group of four people, believed to be Beyonce, Jay Z, Solange and a bodyguard entering the elevator.
	A woman, presumably, Solange begins yelling at a man in a white suit, who appears to be Jay Z before launching into a fight.
	The larger man quickly restrains her but she continues to try and kick the man in white while the woman, who resembles Beyonce stands without intervening.
	The other woman continues to yell at the man in white.
	After the fighting subsides, the woman who is believed to be Solange appears to verbally attack the man in white while the other woman stands in between the two.
	The ...

Jay Z, Solange elevator fight footage surfaces

Actor Alec Baldwin has joined Warren Beatty's untitled Howard Hughes project.
	Baldwin, 56, will portray Bob Maheu, who was Hughes' lawyer, reported Deadline.
	The film will tell the love story between Hughes' assistant (Alden Ehrenreich) and his young lover (Lily Collins).
	Beatty is set to direct, produce and star as Hughes. The project already cast Martin Sheen, Annette Bening and Matthew Broderick.
	Back in February, Baldwin announced in his New York magazine essay that he was retiring from the public life after being portrayed as a "homophobic bigot" by the media.
	The former '30 Rock' actor made headlines when it was claimed he used an anti-gay slur against a journalist last year.
	His his MSNBC show was suspended for two weeks as a result.

Alec Baldwin to star in Howard Hughes movie

Former 'Spooks' star Hermione Norris will guest star in 'Doctor Who'.
	The BBC has confirmed that Norris will feature in series eight of 'Doctor Who' in an episode that is set in Lanzarote.
	Norris is perhaps best known for portraying MI5 agent Ros Myers in the spy drama 'Spooks', and has had other memorable parts in 'Wire in the Blood' and 'Cold Feet'.
	"It's exciting to be part of such an iconic show, and one that my kids can watch," Norris said.
	'Doctor Who' showrunner Steven Moffat added, "It's a testament to the quality of Peter Harness's intense and emotional script, that we've been able to attract an actress of the brilliance of Hermione Norris.
	"And for the first time since 1984, the 'Doctor Who' production team is heading to Lanzarote. The Doctor is returning to the scene of an old adventure - but there have been sinister changes since his last visit."
	The last 'Doctor Who' story set in Lanzarote was 'Planet of Fire', which saw the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) take on his .

Hermione Norris to guest star in 'Doctor Who'

Singer Jermaine Jackson has criticised the new posthumously-released Michael Jackson album.
	The eight-track album, titled Xscape, was released on May 9 by Epic Records, reported TMZ online.
	Jermaine said he would have preferred for the Jackson 5 to have collaborated on Michael's second posthumous album, which features production work by Timbaland and Babyface.
	"We have nothing to do with that album. Timbaland could have been me... (Imagine) the original Jackson 5 back together on record," Jeramine said.
	Although Jermaine has hinted that he isn't pleased with the new release, the 59-year-old singer added that he does enjoy some of the music on the LP and has no issue with Timbaland.
	Sony Network Entertainment began streaming snippets from the first six tracks on the album earlier in May.
	A duet with Justin Timberlake titled 'Love Never Felt So Good' is also featured on the track list.

Jermaine Jackson criticises MJ's new album

'Glee' star Josh Sussman has filed a lawsuit alleging he was duped into investing in a defunct production company.
	The 30-year-old actor, who played Jacob Ben Israel on the hit musical show, claimed he handed over almost USD 30,000 to Mikel Dusi and Gold Rush Pictures to invest in a film called 'Wally's Revenge', reported TMZ online.
	He alleged that he had been promised a 20 per cent return on his investment within 90 days, but later discovered the company had folded two years earlier.
	In the papers, Sussman accuses Dusi of refusing to return his money and demanding another USD 50,000 to buy out of the deal.

Josh Sussman sues over film investment

Actress Sigourney Weaver has revealed that she will "transform" in the forthcoming sequels of 'Avatar'.
	The 64-year-old actress said that her role in the James Cameron-directed sequels will be challenging, reported Digital Spy.
	"It will be challenging for me. I can't talk about it, but my part is a little different in each one. I'll transform somewhat," Weaver said.
	Weaver's character Dr Grace Augustine was seemingly killed in the 2009 film, but will apparently return in some form in the sequels.
	Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana will also return for the 'Avatar' sequels, which will start filming in 2015.

Sigourney Weaver will transform in 'Avatar' sequels

Boyband One Direction are in talks to perform with Brazilian soccer legend Pele at a one-off charity event.
	The 'What Makes You Beautiful' hitmakers were surprised by the sportsman during their concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil, when he appeared on a big screen to give them a video message, suggesting a future musical collaboration, reported Daily Mirror.
	"I admire and love you. I play the guitar and one day, we'll play together. I don't want to play football, we'll play guitar, okay? Welcome to Brazil again and good luck," Pele said in the video.
	The soccer star is reportedly taking the proposition seriously and is in talks to work with the group for a charity event.
	"Pele does a lot of work for charity and is keen to make this happen for a good cause. He is an enthusiastic amateur musician and genuinely excited about the prospect of playing guitar with Niall (Horan)," a source said.
	"At the moment a list of potential dates and venues are being discussed but it is looking likely that 

One Direction to collaborate with football star Pele

Actor Liam Neeson is taking his support of New York City's horse-drawn carriages to a new level by voicing a short film celebrating the controversial tourist attraction.
	The 61-year-old Irish actor has been embroiled in an ongoing dispute with Mayor Bill de Blasio over his plans to remove the popular trips and replace the carriages with vintage cars, reported New York Daily News.
	He has even faced protests from animal rights activists outside his home in the Big Apple, but he is refusing to back down and has narrated a new movie about the carriages linked to the city.
	In the film, Neeson says, "When man filmed the first moving images he turned the camera on something deeply familiar: a companion that had been by his side for thousands of years. And when he built ships and roads and cities they did the work side by side.
	"Now their work together is mostly forgotten and only a rare few of of us still carry forward that ancient bond.

Liam Neeson lends voice to horse-drawn carriage movie

Singer Lorde will perform at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
	It has been announced that the pop star will be singing her new hit 'Tennis Court', which features on her debut album Pure Heroine, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Lorde and Imagine Dragons lead this year's nominees, with nods in 12 categories.
	Both the singers will be performing on the annual awards show alongside Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Florida Georgia Line, John Legend, Miranda Lambert and Jason Derulo.
	There will also be a preview of Michael Jackson's new posthumously-released album.
	Billboard Music Awards will take place on May 18.

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