Singers Miley Cyrus and Ricky Martin have been added to the list of performers for the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
	Cyrus, 21, and Martin, 42, will be joining the previously-announced performers including Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, 5 Seconds of Summer, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Derulo, Imagine Dragons and Luke Bryan among others. The event will take place on May 18 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Cyrus, who made headlines for her controversial performance at last year's MTV VMA, is a finalist in eight categories this year, including Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Digital Artist, Top Hot 100 Song and Top Streaming Song.
	She will appear from Manchester, England, where she is in the midst of her Bangerz Tour.
	Martin was previously named Top New Latin Artist on the 1993 Billboard Music Awards, nabbing Hot 100 Singles Artist of the Year - Male and Male Artist of the Year on the 1999 edition.

Cyrus, Martin to perform at Billboard Music Award

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Hollywood star Angelina Jolie says she was moved by the script of her upcoming film 'Maleficent'.
	The 38-year-old actress plays the title role in Disney's new live action movie about the villain from Sleeping Beauty, reported Digital Spy.
	"I loved Maleficent when I was a little girl. She was my favourite Disney character, so when I'd heard that there might be a Maleficent movie I was very excited," Jolie said in a new behind-the-scenes video.
	"I was really moved by the script. It was like uncovering this great mystery. It's one of those characters that for me you couldn't half do it," she added.
	Peter Capaldi, Juno Temple, Sharlto Copley, Brenton Thwaites and Jolie's 4-year-old daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt will appear in the film, as well as her children Pax and Zahara.
	Lana Del Rey, meanwhile, has covered the Sleeping Beauty classic 'Once Upon a Dream' for the movie.
	'Maleficent' will be released in cinemas on May 28.

Angelina Jolie was moved by 'Maleficent' script

Actress Katherine Heigl is heading back to small screen after her five-year stint on 'Grey's Anatomy' with NBC CIA drama called 'State of Affairs'.
	The show marks the actress' first TV project since leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' in 2010, reported E!Online.
	According to NBC, Heigl, 35, will star and and executive produce the show which revolves around a CIA officer (Heigl), who becomes the president's daily briefer.
	The 'Ugly Truth' star's character will assume responsibility for targeting America's most critical threats while navigating the unique lifestyle that comes with such a high-powered job.

Heigl heading back to television with 'State of Affairs'

Historical fantasy drama series 'Da Vinci's Demons' is all set to be renewed for a third season.
	The show's creator David S Goyer will step down as showrunner but will continue to serve as executive producer, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
	Former 'X-Files' and 'Breaking Bad' writer John Shiban will take over the reins from season three, as Goyer focuses on movie projects including 'The Breach'.
	"I'm very proud of this modern take on the endlessly fascinating Leonardo da Vinci. Everyone from the writers, directors, cast and all the crew have been invaluable and will continue to be for what we have ahead," Goyer said.
	"I've been a fan of John's work for some time and I'm excited to add his voice to the mix."
	Tom Riley, Laura Haddock, Elliot Cowan, Lara Pulver and Blake Ritson are all due to return to the series, which follows the life of a young Leonardo da Vinci.

'Da Vinci's Demons' renewed for third season

The first poster for Christopher Nolan's sci-fi movie 'Interstellar' has been released.
	Nolan's first post-Batman movie centres on a team of explorers and scientists who embark on a voyage through a wormhole, and stars Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, reported Digital Spy.
	The film has been described by McConaughey as Nolan's most ambitious to date, and combines an original idea of Nolan's with an existing script by his brother Jonathan.
	Jessica Chastain, Casey Affleck, Wes Bentley, John Lithgow, Ellen Burstyn, David Oyelowo and Michael Caine all feature in the supporting cast.
	'Interstellar' will be released on November 7.

First poster of Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' released

'Argo' star Ben Affleck's adaptation of 'Live by Night' is being pushed back by ten months, Warner Bros has revealed.
	Due to the 41-year-old actor's commitments on 'Batman vs Superman', the big-screen version of Dennis Lehane's novel will now open on October 7, 2016 instead of Christmas Day 2015, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
	Affleck is set to write, direct and star in the movie, which takes place in Prohibition-era Boston and centres on the son of a cop who becomes involved in the world of organised crime.
	The actor is the only known member of the cast on the project at present.
	His directorial debut, 2007's 'Gone Baby Gone', was adapted from Lehane's novel of the same name.
	Meanwhile, 'Batman vs Superman' is due for release in UK cinemas on April 30, 2016 in the UK and May 6, 2016 in the US.

Ben Affleck's 'Live by Night' pushed back

'PS I Love You' star Gerard Butler has dropped out of the upcoming 'Point Break' remake.
	The 44-year-old Scottish actor was in line to play Bodhi, the surfboarding thief originally played by Patrick Swayze.
	However, Butler is said to have quit production due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	'Point Break' will begin shooting in June, with Ericson Core directing.
	The project will reportedly go ahead as planned, with the role set to be recast in the coming weeks.
	Luke Bracey will play FBI agent Johnny Utah in the remake, who was originally played by Keanu Reeves.
	Butler will begin shooting 'Olympus Has Fallen' sequel 'London Has Fallen' in the autumn.

Gerard Butler drops out of 'Point Break' remake

The release of Rajinikanth's much awaited movie 'Kochadaiiyaan' has been pushed back again to May 23, due to technical issues, it was officially announced here today.
	Eros International Media Ltd (Eros International) is set to release 'Kochadaiiyaan - The Legend', directed by his daughter Soundarya Rajnikanth Ashwin worldwide on May 23, two weeks after its previously announced release date of May 9.
	Although the entire unit geared up for a May 9 release, due to some unexpected technical issues, the movie is now set to release on May 23.
	'Kochadaiiyaan' which showcases Rajinikanth in a double role, also stars Deepika Padukone, R Sharath kumar, Nazar, Aadi, Shobana and Rukmini.
	The movie features photorealistic performance capture technology for the very first time in the history of Indian cinema.
	The movie is being released in six Indian languages namely Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Punjabi, simultaneously in 2D as well as 3D, at over 6000 screens worldwide.

Release of Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiiyaan' postponed to May 23

In the first film on serial blasts and sleeper cell in Tollywood, superstar Jeet now enacts an Armyman doubling up as NIA agent in 'Game'.
	"Game is a spectacular flick where I am assigned to eradicate the sleeper cells that conspire to carry on bomb blasts in Kolkata across 12 localities," Jeet said.
	"Game is a never-before film in shots, effects and real life stunts. It centres on Jeet who takes on the terror network during vacation to his home city. The film has a gripping espionage drama," Director Baba Yadav, having cast the hero in masala hit 'Boss' on Mumbai underworld, said.
	"He is then aided by his 11 Army friends," Yadav said.
        Loosely inspired with the reports of busting of the sleeper cells in Hyderabad and Pune following serial blasts few years back, 'Game' shows the life of a romancing security personnel, being supported by the woman in his life Trisha, popular actor Subhosree.
	"Yes I enact Abhimanyu, and there is a 'Chakravyuha' but he knows the way out in the 

First espionage drama of Tollywood

Actor Shreyas Talpade is set to surprise all as he will be performing an item song for his upcoming Marathi film 'Poshter Boyz'.
	'Poshter Boyz' is the actor-turned-producer's next production, under his banner Affluence Movies Private Limited.
	"I was positive that I will not be acting in the film. I think it is important for a producer to be able to take detached harsh decisions. This is tough to do if you act or direct the film," Shreyas, 38, said in a statement here.
	The song will feature Shreyas himself. Originally it was to be shot with the film's three leading actors Dilip Prabhavalkar, Aniket Vishwasrao and Hrishikesh Joshi.
	"I was sitting with my producer Deepti Talpade, co-producer Hadi Ali Abrar and director Sameer Patil when this (idea of item song) came up. Initially I was a bit reluctant but my team was convinced that my presence in the video will increase its reach, so I gave in," Shreyas said.
	"But then we decided not to tell anyone else and let it come as a surprise 

Shreyas to perform an item song in Marathi home production

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar says he was overwhelmed to receive a warm welcome by the people of Nepal and regretted not visiting the country in the past 20 years.
	The 46-year-old actor also shared a picture of the crowd, which turned out in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the star.
	"Most amazing crowd an actor could wish for! Nepal I don't know why it took me 20 years to come back here. Loving your support," Akshay tweeted.
	In another photo taken from his hotel room, the actor admired the shrines of Nepal.
	"Most amazing welcome in Nepal. What's more is this, the view from my room, one of the most beautiful shrines in the world," he wrote along with the photo.
	Akshay will be next seen in action thriller 'Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty' opposite Sonakshi Sinha, with whom he has starred in several films including 'Rowdy Rathore', 'Joker' and 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara'.
	The movie is slated to release on June 6.

Akshay Kumar visits Nepal after two decades

Actor Rajkummar Rao does not consume alcohol in real life but he got drunk for a scene in his upcoming film 'City Lights' to bring credibility to his performance.
	In a particular scene, Rajkummar visits a bar, gets sloshed and arrives home dead drunk.
	"I don't drink but I did not want to fake it. So I asked Hansal (director of the film Hansal Mehta), who is experienced in these matters, for the scene. On his advice, I started off with Vodka. I started downing a few pegs and was completely gone," said the 'Shahid' star.
	For the scene, Rajkummar then had to go home and pick up a fight with actress Patralekha, who plays his on-screen wife.
	"We were shooting on the eighth floor and there was always an element of scariness," Rajkummar said.
	Produced by Foxstar Studios and Vishesh Films, 'City Lights' is slated to release on May 30.

Got drunk for a scene in 'City Lights' to look real: Rajkummar

New York, London, Barcelona, and Abu Dhabi are some of the cities that are being considered to host next year's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony.
	"Where the IIFA will happen in 2015 is to be confirmed in the next few months. But some of the contending destinations are Barcelona, New York, London and Abu Dhabi," Andre Timmins, Director, IIFA and Wizcraft, told PTI in an exclusive interview.
	Apparently, for the last three years the IIFA team had been considering the American cities like Las Vegas, Chicago and New York and finally the awards ceremony finally made its maiden trip to the US with the 2014 edition held at the Tampa Bay in Florida.
	In the last 14 years, IIFA has travelled to continents like Africa, Europe, Asia and North America.
	Andre feels the IIFA awards this year was a huge success throughout the weekend. "We added two new events with IIFA Stomp and IIFA Expo, both of which received astounding reception from the local people and visitors. The ..

NY, London, Barcelona, Abu Dhabi in race for next IIFA event

'Amazing Spider-Man' star Andrew Garfield feels that the fathers have an ability to negatively affect their child's life.
	The 30-year-old actor, who shot to fame by his role of Eduardo Saverin in 2010 film 'The Social Network', feels that there is a lot of struggle involved in a father-son relationship, reported Contactmusic.
	"A good dose of therapy would be beneficial to Spider-Man, for sure. But I don't know of any father-and-son relationship that hasn't struggled," Garfield said.
	"Fathers do really have an ability to mess up their sons. And this story is a really good example. It's a cautionary tale for dads," she added.

Fathers can mess their child's life: Andrew Garfield

Oscar-winner Emma Thompson, American TV star Nick Offerman and actress Kristen Schaal have joined Robert Redford in the comedy 'A Walk in the Woods'.
	The film which is an adaptation of travel writer Bill Bryson's memoir, will be directed by Ken Kwapis, reported Variety.
	The script will be penned by 'Little Miss Sunshine' writer Michael Arndt.
	Based on Bryson's 1998 book A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail, the film recounts his attempt to walk the trail that runs from Georgia to Maine with a friend.

Thompson, Offerman, Schaal joins 'A Walk in the Woods'

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has splashed out USD 10 million on an apartment in New York.
	The 39-year-old actor has purchased a two-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor which includes amenities such as vitamin C-infused showers, purified air and water, a circulated aromatherapy air supply, reported Showbiz Spy.
	Meanwhile, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' star is presently living with his girlfriend.
	The actor and Victoria's Secret model Toni Garrn are currently staying in DiCaprio's USD 8 million, 2,300-square-foot apartment in New York.
	"It seems like they're really enjoying living together," a source said.
	However, a source close to the couple said they haven't purchased the apartment together.

Leonardo DiCaprio buys USD 10 million apartment

Actress Julia Roberts paid respect to her late half-sister Nancy Motes, who died of an apparent drug overdose.
	Julia, 46, and her mother Betty Lou buried Motes' ashes at an intimate memorial service held at the New Smyrna Cemetery on May 3, reported Us Weekly.
	Roberts was reportedly "very polite and kind" at the ceremony, which was attended by family and friends of her late sister.
	37-year-old Motes was found dead in February. A suicide note was later discovered at the scene.
	Prior to her death, Motes posted several tweets that implied herself and Roberts were not on speaking terms, and referred back to her youth when the 'August: Osage County' actress allegedly made fun of her weight.
	But the actress said in a recent interview that she was still grappling with Motes' suicide.

Julia Roberts attends half-sister's memorial service

Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix are all set to star in Woody Allen's next project.
	The film is currently untitled, but Allen is expected to write, produce and direct, reported Variety Online.
	Plot details are unknown and the film will likely to go on floors this July.
	This will be the first time Allen will be wirking with Phoenix. Allen worked with Stone in the upcoming film 'Magic in the Moonlight'.
	Allen's last film, 'Blue Jasmine', landed Cate Blanchett a lead actress Oscar and Sally Hawkins a supporting actress nomination.

Emma Stone joins Woody Allen's next film

Tiger Shroff, son of Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, who is making his movie debut with 'Heropanti', says he would never use his father's name to get a film.
	"Never in my life I would use his (father's) name... I would rather kill myself. Of course, his name would get me an access to a filmmaker. My father is my father only till my first film, then I am on my own. Nobody gets a second chance. The first impression is the last impression," Tiger, told PTI in an interview here.
	23-year-old Tiger is being launched in Bollywood by filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Heropanti'. He is paired opposite Kriti Sanon, who too is making her Bollywood debut with the film.
	On being asked as to why he was not launched by his family, Tiger said, "My mother was a producer. They never thought about that (launching me). Since I was already getting offers from outside, so why not consider it... As I was not getting any offers from home. Maybe we will work together sometime."
	As a child, Tiger used to visit .

Will never use my father's name to get a film: Tiger Shroff

Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter in eight films over ten years, said it would be a horrible move to date a fan of the boy wizard.
	The 24-year-old Hollywood star, who is famously secretive about his love life, still has an army of devoted female Potter fans who hang on his every move, reported Daily Mirror.
	"It would make me very strange. I've always had relationships. It's easy to tell if someone is genuine," he said.
	Radcliffe also revealed that he and fellow 'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson rarely speak these days.
	"I haven't spoken to her in quite a while. I'm sure we'll see each other at some point," he said.

I will never date a Harry Potter fan: Daniel Radcliffe

Songstress Jennifer Lopez is set to be honoured as an icon at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards.
	The 'On The Floor' hitmaker will receive the Icon Award at the ceremony later this month and will be the first woman to be recognised with the honour.
	Previous winners of this award were Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder and Prince, reported Billboard magazine.
	"Jennifer Lopez is one of the most iconic performers of her generation. We are thrilled to honour her historic career with the 2014 Icon Award and will be on the edge of our seats like everyone else when she takes the stage," said Larry Klein, producer of the music award.
	Lopez, 44, is due to perform with Pitbull at the ceremony, where they will show off their World Cup song 'We Are One (Ole Ola)' before she sings her new track 'First Love live' for the first time.
	'First Love' is taken from her forthcoming album AKA, which is expected to include her recent singles like 'I Luh Ya Papi', 'Same Girl' and 'Girls'.

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