Hollywood veteran Clint Eastwood, who is getting divorced from wife Dina after 17 years of marriage, has advised against rushing into matrimony.
	When prodded by a TMZ photographer about some marriage tips, the 83-year-old cinema legend offered the advice in his trademark tone.
	"Think long and hard before you get married," said the 'Dirty Harry' star before adding, "But you, don't look at me... I'm no expert."
	Eastwood's wife Dina filed for divorce last month after a reconciliation attempt in September failed.
	Dina, Eastwood's second wife, has asked for full custody of their daughter, 16-year-old Morgan. She has also asked for spousal support.
	Eastwood is said to be dating Erica Fisher while Dina is appparently close to Erica's ex-husband Scott Fisher but they have not commented on their relationship status.

Think hard before getting married: Clint Eastwood

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It is rare to see Hollywood actors get starstruck but that's what happened to Sandra Bullock when she met Sidney Poitier.
	Bullock, however, was in for a surprise when 'In the Heat of the Night' actor failed to recognise her, reported TMZ Online.
	The actress waited patiently as Poitier chatted with friends before introducing herself.
	"Excuse me, my name is Sandra Bullock and I just wanted introduce myself," Bullock said.
	The actor asked 'Are you an actress?' before apologising for not recognising her.
	"No forgive me, you're a great actress!," Poitier said. The two stars then bowed to each other before parting.

When Sidney Poitier failed to recognise Sandra Bullock

Hollywood superstar George Clooney is happy with the Oscar buzz that his friend and 'Gravity' co-star Sandra Bullock is garnerning for her performance in the film.
	The actor believes this year has been great for Bullock, who had some tough time following her 2010 divorce from husband Jesse James, who cheated on her.
	Speaking about his old friend, Clooney, who was in a playful mood, said Bullock did not want him to reveal that they are old friends.
	"Isn't she great? I've known Sandy for - she doesn't want me to say - over 25 years," Clooney, 52, told People magazine while attending the AFI Film Festival premiere of 'August: Osage County'.
	Clooney bonded well with Bullock's three-year-old son, Louis, when they were shooting the space disaster drama.
	"She's a really dear friend. So watching how this year has gone for her - and she's had tough years before - has been great."
	When asked how she balances motherhood and her career, Clooney joked, "I don't balance motherhood. I got a ...

Sandra had tough years: George Clooney

Model Kelly Brook says she looked up to superstar Madonna when she was growing up and often copied her famous hairstyles.
	The 33-year-old model-and-actress says the 'I'm A Virgin' hitmaker was her idol growing up and she always wanted to dress like her, reported The Daily Telegraph.
	"I would buy tonnes of hairspray. I had a bad perm and would scrunch my hair. I'd go through a can of hairspray a week," Brook said.
	Although she was fascinated by Madonna, Brook insists her biggest role model when it came to hair and beauty was her grandmother.
	"My earliest beauty memory was at my grandmother's house. She was always into beauty products and I remember her teaching me how to cleanse my face using cleansing milk. Nowadays, my ethos is to take good care of my skin - but I also think that if you have a clear and happy mind, that shines through and makes you beautiful.
	"I'm reading about the alkaline diet and that seems to make a lot of sense. But I also still love all things beauty.

Kelly Brook's style icon was Madonna

Pop sensation Lady Gaga is adamant that she is not a gay icon despite being an active supporter of LGBT rights.
	Gaga, 27, who is openly bisexual, said she never intended to become a poster figure for the homosexual community, reported Femalefirst.
	"But here, where do I say I'm a gay  icon? I never said I was a gay icon. When did that happen? Are those lyrics on the album? Absolutely not.
	"I don't even consider myself... I don't even know what that word means. That was a label that was invented years ago. I'm a gay supporter," she said.
	Gaga worries people think it is just for show when she says she's bisexual.
	"I mean, I am bisexual, I've said it before, I'll say it again. I don't need to - I'm sorry if this is a bit vulgar - but I don't need to act like a lesbian in front of the whole world for people to take me seriously.
	"You can believe it or not, it's just here, I'm honest. I'm not saying it to be controversial; there you have it, here I am, take it or leave it. I know I am 

I am not a gay icon: Lady Gaga

Actress Drew Barrymore says she is trying to prepare her 14-month-old daughter Olive to be a big sister.
	Barrymore, 38, is expecting her second child with art consultant husband Will Kopelman, reported Us magazine.
	"I read her a lot of books. She loves books! That's her favorite thing in the world, books. She is 14 months so it's as much as she can grasp but she definitely gets it. She points to my stomach and says baby. How cool is that?," she said.
	Though Barrymore admits of being more relaxed this time around, but says there is still the stress of being a working mother.
	"You just always feel torn. It's always a juggling act and a balancing act, but I think life is always there to teach you how to try to be as graceful as you can," she added.

Preparing Olive to be a big sister: Drew Barrymore

Singer Boy George is reuniting with his 1980s pop group Culture Club to record a new album.
	The 52-year-old singer, real name George O'Dowd, met up with guitarist Roy Hay earlier this month to discuss plans to begin working on new material, reported Contactmusic.
	"There are some interesting ideas about who we want to work with. It's got to be really good... It will be a new record, completely new. There's no point just doing it for nostalgia... We're certainly going to do it," he said.
	The 'Karma Chameleon' hitmakers had hoped to reform in 2011 to mark their 30th anniversary with a tour, but it didn't materialise.

Boy George reunites with Culture Club for new album

Actress Konkona Sen Sharma is excited to get the opportunity to portray the role of Kadambari Devi, the sister-in-law of Rabindranath Tagore and an inspiration behind many of his works.
	Kadambari Devi, 13 years younger to her playwright husband Jyotirindranath, came to the Tagore household in July 1868, and committed suicide on April 19, 1884, about four months after Rabindranath's marriage. She was slightly older than the poet.
	"Kadambari Devi, her space in the poet's life, her equations with other women in the Tagore household as well as husband Jyotirindranath Tagore, will always make her as one of the most intriguing characters in Bengali literary history," Konkona says.
	Essaying this character will remain one of the most fascinating experiences, she told PTI at the set of the period flick on the life of Kadambari Devi, directed by Suman Ghosh.
	The set was built at a heritage house near 'Thakurbari' (the Tagore house) at Jorasanko in north Kolkata and Konkona was draped in a ..

Konkona excited to play Tagore's sister-in-law

Fashion designer Rohit Bal today unveiled the limited edition of his new collection of an iconic windproof lighter that blends "America's sophistication with India's intricate design".
	Adorned with his signature lotus motifs in black and white, Bal terms the Zippo lighter a pride to showcase India across the globe.
	"I wanted to give Zippo an Indian feel because I am the first designer who has got the opportunity to design a high-end luxury lighter. I aimed to provide the Indian market with a unique accessory that mixed influences from America and India.
	"Since, I am not interested in international designs, so I have incorporated my signature lotus motifs in 3D to present the Indian culture," Bal said.
	He gave two designs for the lighter and the final one was selected through online voting on the company's Facebook page.
	The 52-year-old designer feels that online marketing is the next trend.
	"I don't understand technology much as I am not so tech savvy. I still prefer seeing my ..

Rohit Bal jazzes up lighter with Indian design

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar is miffed over reports suggesting that she among others pushed her family and friends for this year's Padma awards, saying she "does not recommend names but the committee asks for suggestions".
	According to an RTI reply, the list of recommendations for this year's Padma awards shows that some people had suggested multiple candidates while others had pushed for their relatives and friends for the honours.
	The 84-year-old singer was said to have recommended two names -- that of sister Usha Mangeshkar and playback singer Suresh Wadkar for the coveted civil honours.
	"Yesterday, I read in the newspapers that I recommended few names for this year's Padma award but I must tell you that every year I get letter from the committee to suggest names for the award.
	"This year I suggested my sister Usha and friend Sureshji's names because they are highly deserving people. Usha had sung in almost all the Indian languages including Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi and ...

I only suggested names: Lata on Padma recommendations

Detention sheets issued to Beatles legend John Lennon when he was a school boy will soon be auctioned online.
	The documents uncover Lennon's antics at Quarry Bank High School for Boys in Liverpool where he was renowned as a "class clown", reported The Telegraph.
	Reasons for punishment given by his teachers include sabotage, fighting in class, nuisance, shoving and just no interest whatsoever.
	On two occasions, Lennon even managed to receive three detentions in one day.
	The sheets cover the periods when he was in Class 3B between May 19 and June 23 1955, and in Class 4C from November 25 1955 to February 13, 1956. His surname is written by a teacher on the top left corner of each page.
	They were from a class detention book that was rescued from a bonfire at the school in the late 1970s, say auctioneers TracksAuction.Com.
	The sheets have been authenticated by Lennon's close school friend, Pete Shotton, who wrote a book 'John Lennon: In My Life'.
	Peter Beech, Lennon's general ...

John Lennon's school detention sheet to be auctioned off

A representative of filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma today approached a local court seeking directions to police to register a case against Regional Officer of the Andhra Pradesh Censor Board, A. Dhanalakshmi for allegedly using "abusive and unparliamentary language" against him.
	In his private complaint, Sudheer Chandra requested the court to direct police to register a case against Dhanalakshmi under sections 166 (public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.
	According to the complainant, Dhanalakshmi cleared the release of 'Satya-2' (Telugu version), starring Sharwanand and Anaika, with around 40 cuts without any valid reason.
	However, when it was brought to her notice that 'Satya-2'(Hindi version) was awarded an 'A' certificate with three minor cuts by the Censor Board at Mumbai, Dhanalakshmi "without any rhyme or reason screamed out abusive and unparliamentary language against me", Sudheer ...

Filmmaker RGV's aide moves court against Censor Board official

Centre will soon come out with guidelines for the film industry for safeguarding rights of child artistes, Union I&B Secretary Bimal Julka said today.
	"We will soon evolve guidelines on which the film industry needs to operate vis-a-vis child artistes. The guidelines will cover the process (of film making) and the content (of films). We will deliberate on the rights of child artistes at the International Children's Film Festival of India (ICFFI) beginning in Hyderabad on November 14," Julka said during a press conference here this evening.
	"This is an innovative concept. Children themselves will raise the issues of concern to them. Based on that we will evolve the guidelines," the Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Ministry added.
	Children were the most vulnerable section in the film-making process, he noted.
	"They shoot for 6-7 hours a day. What are the conditions they shoot in...What is the content of the film... Whether it is suitable for the children...We will ...

Centre to frame guidelines to protect rights of child artistes

As many as 200 films from 48 countries, including some sourced from Cannes, will be screened at the 18th International Children's Film Festival of India (ICFFI) beginning here on November 14.
	A retrospective on the Best of Indian Children's Films, in commemoration of the centenary of Indian Cinema, will be the highlight of the event, also popularly known as the 'Golden Elephant', according to Union Information and Broadcasting Secretary Bimal Julka.
	Addressing a press conference along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary P K Mohanty here this evening, Julka said this year's ICFFI would have a country focus on retrospective of Czech films in collaboration with Zlin Film Festival of Czech Republic.
	Zlin Film Festival is the oldest children's film festival in the world which has had over 50 editions.
	"The country focus will show a package of 15 children's films from the Czech Republic, from the 1950s to the most recent productions, including live action, animation  features and short .

200 films from 48 countries to be screened at ICFFI

Actress Poonam Dhillon is reportedly set to play a role inspired by Sridevi's 'English Vinglish' act in an upcoming television show,
	"Seasoned actress Poonam Dhillon is all set to appear on the small screen yet again as the lead protagonist on Sony Entertainment Television's upcoming fiction show," a source said.
	The yet-to-be-titled show is loosely based on Bollywood's acclaimed movie 'English Vinglish', which marked Sridevi's return to the silver screen after a gap of 15 years.
	Poonam will be essaying the role of an amicable mother-in-law, sources said adding that the show is not just another story of a woman, but the story of self-awakening and self-respect.
	Everything relating to the show is kept under wraps. The show is likely to go on air this year.

Poonam Dhillon to play Sridevi's 'English Vinglish' role?

Actor Sunny Deol will be seen promoting his upcoming film 'Singh Saab The Great' on popular TV show 'CID'.
	Sunny will play an important role in helping the 'CID' team with their investigations. He will be seen in a weekend special episode of the show.
	Sunny, who was not in favour of marketing and promoting the film on various platforms, had earlier said, "Today everything is about promotions... It has become necessary. Today people shout from rooftops to come and watch their film. I did that kind of promotions earlier but I got tired. I don't like to do it but it seems we have to do it."
	The actor had appeared on Salman Khan's show 'Bigg Boss' last week. He will also be seen promoting the film on the show 'Comedy Nights With Kapil'.
	Directed by Anil Sharma, 'Singh Sahab The Great' releases on November 22.

Sunny Doel to promote 'Singh Sahab The Great' on 'CID'

The amount of gun violence shown in US movies rated acceptable for teens 13 years and older has more than tripled since 1985, the year the PG-13 rating was introduced, scientists have found in a "shocking" new study.
	PG-13 movies carry the warning: "Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13," according to the Motion Picture Association of America, which creates the ratings.
	In a new study, researchers found that the most popular PG-13 movies of 2011 and 2012 showed significantly more gun violence than R-rated movies (people under 17 may only be admitted if accompanied by a parent or guardian) of the same time period.
	"It's shocking how gun use has skyrocketed in movies that are often marketed directly at the teen audience," said Brad Bushman, co-author of the study and professor of communication and psychology at The Ohio State University.
	Bushman conducted the research with Patrick Jamieson, Ilana Weitz and Daniel Romer of the Annenberg .

Gun violence in movies for teens in US has tripled since 1985

Reality TV star and model Kendall Jenner says she finds it difficult growing up on the spotlight.
	The 'Keeping up with The Kardashians' star, 18, admits the constant media attention is hard to deal with, reported Showbizpsy.
	She said that she has a harder time in the spotlight than her half-siblings Kim, Kourtney, Khloe and Rob Kardashian.
	"They got to live their teen years in a very different way than we did. They lived it normally and then once they were already grown up, they went through what we're now going through.
	"They even say to us: 'If I was in your position, I would not be able to handle it'. We're growing up and no one seems to want to accept it, but whatever," she said.

Fame is hard: Kendall Jenner

Pop star Britney Spears has been named one of the VH1's 'Save the Music' ambassadors.
	The 31-year-old singer joins Cher Lloyd, Diane Birch, Hunter Hayes, and Taye Diggs as part of the 2014 Save the Music Ambassador Class, reported the Rolling stone.
	"I am so proud to be a VH1 Save the Music Foundation ambassador. Music has always been a big role in my life, and as a mother, I can't imagine my children growing up without it," Spears said.
	 VH1's Save the Music Foundation is a non-profit organisation that raises awareness about the importance of music as part of a child's complete education.
	Founded in 1997, the organisation has provided USD 51 million in new musical instruments in 1,900 public elementary and middle schools across the country.

Britney Spears named VH1's Save the Music Ambassador

Pop star Miley Cyrus is reportedly planning to throw a raunchy 21st birthday bash.
	The 20-year-old singer's party will have an erotic set up where male and female dancers would also be enthralling her guests, reported Hollywood Life.
	"She's hiring all sorts. She's enlisted party planners and asked them create a sex dungeon with cages and whips," a source said.
	"Male and female dancers are also on the bill. She intends to go all out with an open bar filled with Miley-inspired cocktails too," the source added.

Miley Cyrus's 21st birthday bash to be raunchy?

Actress Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes, who were both previously married to Hollywood star Tom Cruise, have reportedly struck up a friendship.
	The 46-year-old actress, who divorced Cruise in 2001, sporadically shares a chat with Holmes, reported Contactmusic.
	"(They had) a really nice conversation. They talked a little about what it was like being married to Tom and have stayed in touch ever since," a source said.
	"They haven't discussed intimate issues and mostly chit chat about their kids and what's going on in their lives," the source added.
	Holmes separation to Cruise finalised last year and the 'Top Gun' actor has admitted that his controversial religion Scientology did play a part in his divorce with the actress.

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