Comedienne Amy Poehler's hit sitcom 'Parks And Recreation' is set to end after its seventh season.
	The upcoming seventh season of the comedy will be its last, NBC announced on May 10 when the network released its 2014-15 schedule, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	"We have several of our strongest comedies by some of our best auspices being held for midseason, including the final season of 'Parks and Recreation'," NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke said.
	'Parks and Recreation', the story of a small-town parks department and a woman with grand political aspirations and her rag-tag team, currently ranks as NBC's longest-running comedy.
	The show started as a midseason replacement and aside from season three, has always been a fall launch.
	After debuting in 2009, the show has earned several awards and nominations, including Golden Globes win for Poehler.

'Parks And Recreation' to be axed after seventh season

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Actor Josh Duhamel feels that the family traditions are important and wants his eight-month-old son Axl to volunteer when he grows up a bit.
	The 'Safe Haven' actor, 41, who helped others when he was a child, having been introduced to volunteering by his parents, wants to encourage his son to follow in his footsteps, reported People magazine.
	"As a kid, my mother encouraged us to get involved. But when you're a kid you don't really want to do stuff like that. You want to do fun stuff. But I always remembered it being fulfilling," Duhamel said.
	"I want my son to understand that he is very fortunate and it's important to appreciate that and give back," he added.
	The actor has been planning a benefit concert with the Black Eyed Peas in his hometown on Minot in North Dakota, which was hit by a devastating flood in 2011.
	Duhamel welcomed Axl with wife and Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie last year.

Josh Duhamel values family tradition

Singer Mariah Carey says she needed extra help in raising her three-year old twins, Monroe and Moroccan.
	Carey, who welcomed her twins in 2011 with husband Nick Cannon, said she tries to do everything on her own but requires extra help to fulfil the needs of her kids, reported Contactmusic.
	"Every little bit of a child's life counts, every memory, every moment. I can never have this time back. But it's a luxury to be able to have someone there. I don't know how people do it," Carey said.
	"I did everything I could, but I couldn't have done this without extra help. I'm grateful. I have two people who help a lot," she added.

I needed a little extra help in raising my twins: Carey

Space Opera film 'Star Wars: Episode 7' is reportedly going to start filming this week in an Abu Dhabi desert.
	It is believed that the shoot is scheduled to begin on May 13 and will run through the end of the month, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The Abu Dhabi set is expected to be used for Tatooine, the home world of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker. Some massive scale sets have been built on the location.
	Local police and military are checking all vehicles in the area and preventing tourists from getting anywhere near the sets.
	Some of the movie's cast members were spotted around the location and practicing driving the vehicles they will use during the filming.
	'Star Wars: Episode 7' will see Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford reprising their respective iconic role.
	They will be joined by other cast members including John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow.
	 JJ Abrams is directing the project based on a screenplay 

Star Wars: Episode 7' to start filming in Abu Dhabi desert

Hollywood star George Clooney and his attorney fiance Amal Alamuddin reportedly held a star-studded party to celebrate their engagement.
	The 53-year-old actor and Amal were joined by some of their famous friends, including U2 frontman Bono, Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber at the low key bash taking place at a cafe in Malibu, reported E!Online.
	Clooney looked relaxed and was dressed in a casual blue shirt with jeans. His human rights attorney fiance wore a green T-shirt with floral shorts.
	"People got a show they didn't expect and other (restaurant patrons) said it was the best Mother's Day ever," a source said.

Clooney, Alamuddin host star-studded engagement party?

'Glee' star Lea Michele tweeted a touching tribute to her late boyfriend Cory Monteith on his birthday.
	Monteith, who died last year after overdosing on heroin and alcohol, would have turned 32 yesterday. Michele, 27, began dating the 'Glee' actor after meeting him on the set of the hit musical series, reported People magazine.
	"The biggest heart and most beautiful smile...In all of our hearts... We love you so... Happy Birthday," Michele posted on Twitter along with a black-and-white photo of the couple laughing together.
	The actor was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room in July last year.

Lea Michele remembers Cory Monteith on his birthday

Actress Jennifer Lawrence almost repeated her back-to-back Oscars falls at the 'X-Men' premiere as she teetered while walking up some stairs.
	The 23-year-old Oscar-winner, who dazzled in a shimmering blue dress needed some help from a few assistants as nearly took a tumble while walking up a flight of stairs at the 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' premiere in New York on May 10, reported E!Online.
	After her infamous tumble at last year's Oscars, the actress took everyone by surprise when she slipped again on the red carpet at the 86th Academy Awards.

Jennifer Lawrence nearly falls at 'X-Men' premiere

Electro pop star Redfoo, who was in the country on his maiden trip, fell in love with Indian music and chicken curry.
	The LFMAO star, who performed in Gurgaon to a huge crowd recently, is amazed by the variety of food the country offers and he thinks that everyone should come to India at least once to taste the food here.
	"I am in love with the food here. I don't remember the name of all the dishes I had, but chicken curry is the most amazing thing," he said.
	The 38-year-old singer also talked about his love for Indian music.
	"India is home of a rich cultural heritage. Here you find a lot of diversity. The music made here, attracts me so much. I have started learning, and it's a long way to go. I have already worked with Pandit Ravi Shankar and his daughter. I often visit their home but I need to learn more, learn a lot," Foo told PTI in an interview.
	The musician thinks India has great scope for genres like hip-hop, Electro-pop and party music.
	"This country is has a growing ...

Redfoo in love with Indian music, chicken curry

Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly been offered USD 12 million to extend her Las Vegas residency for another two years.
	The 32-year-old singer, whose show 'Piece of Me' at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been a huge success, is close to signing a deal with Ceasers Entertainment, the parent company of Planet Hollywood to stay on at the venue, reported New York Daily News.
	A senior executive at Caesars Entertainment has confirmed that the casino's management wants the pop superstar to continue the 'Britney Spears: Piece Of Me' show until at least Christmas 2016.
	"Britney Spears has been a great success for the company and will be extended, if she wants to do it, and I cannot see why not. She has been filling the place every night, and she is enjoying it and is in good health," Ceasers Palace President, Gary Selesner, said.
	Spears was scheduled to perform 50 shows per year in 2014 and 2015 as part of the initial deal.

Britney Spears offered USD 12 million to extend residency?

Popular playback singer Chinmayi Sripada says her solo composition 'Idhayam' in the Tamil album for the upcoming Rajinikanth starrer 'Kochadaiiyaan' was a tough one, but music composer A R Rahman made things easy.
	"I wasn't nervous when I sang it. No singer who sings for Rahman sir would ever say they were nervous to sing for him, especially during the session. Maybe before the session, yes. It is a tough composition but Rahman sir has a way of making things easy for the singer," Chinmayi told PTI.
	Directed by Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya R Ashwin, 'Kochadaiiyaan,' also starring Deepika Padukone, is being released in six Indian languages -- Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Punjabi simultaneously in 2D as well as 3D, at over 6000 screens worldwide.
	Chinmayi, 29, who recently got married to actor Rahul Ravindran, is thrilled over 'Mast Magan' in 'Two States' being ranked at the top of the charts and the response to 'Idhayam' after the music launch in March.
	Soon after 

'Idhayam' a tough composition, says Chinmayi Sripada

Actor Jason Priestley has revealed he is open to be part of the reunion of teen drama television series 'Beverly Hills 90210'.
	The 44-year-old actor has previously downplayed the likelihood of reuniting the cast of the '90s drama series, but recently suggested that he is more open to the idea these days, reported Access Hollywood.
	The cast who made the 90210 zip code famous included Luke Perry, Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling and Shannen Doherty.
	"Look, you know I love all those guys. And we're all friendly with each other and we all have the utmost respect and admiration for each other and we all spend a lot of time together," Priestley said.
	"I mean, if the right project came to all of us, I'm sure we would all do it because we're all friends with each other, so sure," he added.
	Priestley, Jennie Garth and Luke Perry briefly reunited in August 2012 to shoot an advert for Old Navy's 'back to school' campaign.
	The actor is currently promoting the new book 'Jason Priestley: A

Jason Priestley open to be part of '90210' reunion

Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers starrer TV series 'Dracula' has been cancelled by NBC.
	The series saw Meyers as the eponymous vampire, posing as an American entrepreneur in Victorian London, reported Deadline.
	'Dracula' had been a passion project for NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt, who reportedly pursued Meyers aggressively to accept the role.
	Never a ratings hit, the show had consistent but unimpressive numbers after a strong debut in October.
	It joins several other NBC shows that have been axed in recent days, including 'Revolution' and 'Community'.
	Meanwhile, the network has ordered several new shows including Will Ferrell's 'Mission Control'.

TV series 'Dracula' cancelled

'An Education' star Carey Mulligan is thrilled to be working in London as she gets to see her family a lot.
	The 28-year-old actress, who is married to musician Marcus Mumford, has returned to her hometown to film her new movie 'Suffragette' with Meryl Streep, and to star alongside Bill Nighy in 'Skylight', reported Contactmusic.
	"I'm really happy to do something in London. And to go home to my house every night, and see my friends and family, and have people who never usually get to see me on stage see it. There's something about doing it in a hometown that feels a bit special," Mulligan said.
	The 'Inside Llewyn Davies' actress, who has starred alongside heartthrobs Ryan Gosling in 'Drive' and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'The Great Gatsby', is excited to make her return to the stage after seven years in such a beautiful theatre.
	Quizzed on what she thinks of the theatre where 'Skylight' will open next month, she said, "It's one of those places that's so magical. The Wyndham is the kind ..

Carey Mulligan happy to be in London

'Hunger Games' star Liam Hemsworth has joined the cast of the upcoming romance drama 'The Dressmaker'.
	Based on a novel by Rosalie Ham and set in Australia, the film will star Kate Winslet as a woman who returns to the small town where she was accused of murder to reconcile with her misanthrope mother, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
	Hemsworth will star alongside Winslet, Judy Davis, Isla Fisher and Elizabeth Debicki.
	Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, the movie begins shooting in Victoria, Australia this October.
	"Liam Hemsworth is a laid back, genuine charmer who's also tall, dark and movie-star handsome. He'll create a character for the audience to fall in love with," Moorhouse said.
	Hemsworth, who said earlier this year that he's more centred since his split with Miley Cyrus, was last seen in 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'.

Liam Hemsworth to star in Australian drama 'The Dressmaker'

Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarzenegger is delighted to be making 'The Legend of Conan' after waiting so long to reprise the character.
	The 66-year-old actor is happy to finally have a new installment of the series - in which he previously starred in 1982 and 1984, reported Contactmusic.
	"They said 'Do you want to play Conan? I thought 'Oh it will be great to be back' because it's all of the original characters.
	"I've tried to do more Conan movies in the past, but the people who have owned the rights I didn't want to do Conan movies with, if they weren't on the level of big movies, you know it needed the budget behind it, the director behind it, then it can be a proper movie," Schwarzenegger said.
	Meanwhile, the actor said he felt honoured to be offered the chance to return as the destructive cyborg in 'Terminator 5' next year despite critics who are concerned his age could jeopardise the continuity of the story.
	"So the 'Terminator' movie came to me, and I felt very honoured 

Arnold Schwarzenegger excited about 'Conan' movie

Courtney Cox's TV show 'Cougar Town' has been renewed for a sixth and final season.
	TBS has confirmed that the series will return for 13 new episodes that will bring the comedy series to a close, reported Deadline.
	The programme's new commission means that it will reach the 100 episodes necessary to become syndicated.
	'Cougar Town' originally aired on ABC from 2009 to 2012, when it was moved to TBS in a highly-publicized network swap.
	The success of season four led TBS to pick up the show for additional episodes, which aired earlier this year.
	The future of the series had been in doubt in April, but a deal was ultimately reached for a final set of episodes to wrap up storylines.
	Christa Miller, Busy Philipps, Dan Byrd, Josh Hopkins and Ian Gomez make up Cougar Town's supporting cast.

'Cougar Town' renewed for sixth and final season

Filmmaker Roberto Orci has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to direct 'Star Trek 3'.
	Orci worked as one of the writers on filmmaker JJ Abrams's original 2009 reboot and last year's sequel 'Star Trek Into Darkness', reported Deadline.
	Abrams has stepped away from the franchise in a directorial capacity due to his commitments to 'Star Wars: Episode VII'.
	Orci has become the top candidate to replace Abrams due to his extensive work on the franchise, despite the fact that this would be his first time directing a feature film.
	Orci is currently working on the screenplay for 'Star Trek 3' along with JD Payne and Patrick McKay.
	Benedict Cumberbatch has also hinted that he could return as the villainous Khan Noonien Singh in the next movie.

Roberto Orci to direct 'Star Trek 3'

British boyband One Direction are currently being filmed on their 'Where We Are' world tour, which will be part of a sequel to their blockbuster movie 'This Is Us'.
	Director Morgan Spurlock confirmed there will be a sequel to the 2013 film, reported Daily Star.
	"Yes, there will be a follow-up to 'This Is Us'. At this moment Ben Winston is with the band on their world tour filming what happens. He worked with me and is a great producer," Spurlock said.
	The first movie missed out on the Oscar for Best Song, and Spurlock has revealed Simon Cowell would love them to be given a prize this time round.
	"I know Simon Cowell wants the band to get awards for this and was upset when they missed out on being nominated in the music category for an Oscar on our film.
	"It was a good song and I was surprised that they weren't even considered. This time he will want them to try again," he said.

One Direction filming 'This Is Us' sequel

The stars of hit sci-fi film 'Aliens' have reunited 28 years after the film first premiered.
	A sequel to Ridley Scott's wildly popular 'Alien', the James Cameron-directed sci-fi movie smashed records when it debuted in 1986, reported Digital Spy.
	Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Jenette Goldstein, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen and Carrie Henn were all on hand to celebrate the film at a recent convention in Calgary.
	The stars took to the stage at the Comic and Entertainment Expo, where they posed for pictures and discussed the legacy of the movie.
	Biehn said, "You just kind of fall into the same personalities, the same friendships, the same thing we had 25 years ago.
	"I was saying to myself, 'It's like time hasn't changed. Everybody looks good, everybody is taking care of themselves.' And then I looked over and saw Newt, the little girl, who is also 25 years older. It kind of brought me back to, 'Oh yeah, it has been quite a while'."
	Scott is currently working on a ...

'Aliens' stars reunite for 28th anniversary

Bollywood actress Kajol, who has two children with her actor husband Ajay Devgn, has been honoured with the title of 'Mighty Mom'.
	Green Gold Animation, the makers of children's shows like 'Chhota Bheem' and 'Mighty Raju' have bestowed the honour on the 39-year-old actress.
	"Every mother is a mighty mother as she has to deal with their kids, their tantrums, their moods. Every mother deserves this award," said Kajol, after receiving the trophy.
	The actress looked elegant in a yellow top, which she teamed with a black floral printed skirt.
	She completed her look with a skinny belt at the waist and a pair of golden ear cuffs.
	Kajol also launched the trailer of upcoming animated movie 'Mighty Raju Rio Calling'.

Kajol gets Mighty Mom award

Bollywood personalities expressed gratitude to their moms for making endless sacrifices for them on the occasion of Mother's Day.
	Celebrities like Madhuri Dixit, Farah Khan, Raveena Tandon, Sridevi and Shilpa Shetty took to Twitter to wish their mothers.
	"Happy Mother's Day!," Madhuri tweeted.
	Mother of three kids, filmmaker Farah Khan wrote,"There is no one way to be a perfect mother in a million ways to be a good one! To all the great moms a very Happy Mothers Day."
	"A happy Mother's Day to all you glorious goddesses," Tandon posted.
	Sridevi wrote," Wish all of you a very Happy Mother's Day."
	Shilpa posted a picture of her along with mother Sunanda.
	"My mom, Happy mothers day ma, big hug," she wrote.
	Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar called mothers "superheros".
	"Not all superheroes wear capes. Happy Mothers Day," he tweeted.
	Madhur Bhandarkar posted, "Youth fades, love droops, the leaves of friendship fall. A mother's secret hope outlives them all. Happy Mother's ...

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