Scott Disick's mother, Bonnie, has died here following a brief illness. She was 63.
	Scott and partner Kourtney Kardashian have been in New York since last week to be with his mother, reported the New York daily News.
	Scott's parents, Bonnie and Jeff Disick, were featured on a 2011 episode of 'Kourtney & Kim Take New York' when Kourtney took her son Mason to visit his paternal grandparents in the Hamptons, with sister Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom along for the ride.
	The 30-year-old entrepreneur has not yet commented on his mother's death.
	The details of her death and funeral remain private. She is also survived by her husband, Jeff.

Scott Disick's mother dies

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Funnyman Russell Brand has reportedly rekindled his romance with Jemima Khan.
	The 38-year-old comedian, who announced he was "in a relationship" recently, was spotted with on-and-off partner Jemima at a film screening, reported Femalefirst.
	The 'Arthur' actor looked happy as Jemima put her arm round him at the screening of new documentary 'Unmanned: America's Drone Wars', which she co-produced.
	Jemima, 39, who was earlier married to cricketer Imran Khan, also posted a photograph on micro-blogging site Twitter of the comedian posing in front of a wall with graffiti art of his face.
	In the photograph her white dog, Brian, can also be seen. "Brandalism! Brian's the first convert," she wrote.
	The 'Get Him To The Greek' star has remained tight-lipped about his love life since splitting from Katy Perry in December 2011 after 14 months of marriage.

Russell Brand back together with Jemima Khan?

Newcomer Vivaan Shah will not only be a narrator in Farah Khan's much talked about film 'Happy New Year' but will also play the role of a computer hacker.
	Vivaan, son of Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, previously featured in Vishal Bhardwaj's '7 Khoon Maaf' (2011).
	"He is the narrator of the story. He is a computer hacker, he is a technical expert. In the first part of the story, he is the narrator," Vivaan told PTI.
	"I played a narrator in '7 Khoon Maaf'. Vishal sir helped me in getting the maturity in the voice-over. My first two films have voice over... It's fun," he added.
	Vivaan shot some portions for the film and had a great time. He will resume shooting from November 11.
	The young actor said he felt honoured to be working with superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actress Deepika Padukone.
	"We are having an amazing time doing the film," Vivaan said.
	The film features Shah Rukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani and Padukone in pivotal roles.
	Meanwhile, Vivaan ...

Vivaan to play computer hacker in 'Happy New Year'

In recognition of its effort to promote literacy through use of Bollywood films, a Mumbai-based non-profit organisation has won the 2013 Library of Congress Literacy Awards.
	Selected in the international category, carrying a cash award of USD 50,000, the Library of Congress said PlanetRead in India is an innovative programme that reinforces literacy skills, primarily through subtitles for popular musical television programming.
	SLS (Same Language Subtitling) was developed in India based on solid research. It is simple to implement and easy to replicate, reaching 200 million low-literacy TV viewers in India, the Library of Congress said.
	"SLS is notable as a highly motivational approach for getting low-literacy adults to read, particularly where access to books is difficult," it said.
	Among the other two awardees are the Boston-based Reach Out and Read, which received the David M Rubenstein Prize along with a cash award of USD 150,000 and the American Prize of USD 50,000 went to ...

Indian NGO awarded for using B'wood films to promote literacy

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's oldest daughter, Rumer, has reportedly parted ways with boyfriend Jayson Blair after a year of dating.
	Rumer, 25, and actor Blair, 29, first debuted as a couple when they stepped out together in August 2012, reported Us magazine.
	The 'Sorority Row' actress is allegedly spending time with mother after her break up.
	"Rumer seemed really happy that her mother had come out to support her," a source said.
	The pair were last spotted together at Warwick in Hollywood on Octeber 24.
	Rumer and Blair first met through mutual friends and seemed to have had a positive influence on each other from the start.

Rumer Willis, Jayson Blair split

Actor Orlando Bloom has blamed busy schedules behind his split with supermodel wife Miranda Kerr.
	The couple confirmed reports last month that they had separated after three years of marriage, reported Contactmusic.
	"You know, when you have two people who are incredibly busy and who are both very visible in the world, I think it can be challenging to keep that, that schedule and that kind of life in the same track, you know," he said.
	But the 36-year-old actor insisted that he and Kerr, 30, would always remain in each other's lives for their young son Flynn.
	"It's very challenging... I love Miranda and she loves me. We both adore and love our son. We both recognise and realise that we're going to be in each other's lives for the rest of our lives, raising our son.

Busy careers caused marriage split: Orlando Bloom

Former 'Baywatch' star Pamela Anderson wants to start a new chapter of her life after rekindling her relationship with her ex-husband Rick Salomon.
	The 46-year-old animal rights activist, who chopped off her long locks, unveiled her new pixie cut this week and admits her dramatic makeover is symbolic of a fresh start, reported Femalefirst.
	"I just thought, you know, my hair had had a life. And I wanted to kind of put that behind me and start fresh. And I thought it'd be good for the marathon. And it was," she said.
	The former Playboy model also proudly showed off the medal she got at 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', she bagged after completing the New York City Marathon in Central Park last weekend.
	"The last five miles were like giving birth. It was like giving birth and then being told to run as you're giving birth. It was so much pain. My hips! I don't know if women are meant to run, especially after giving birth.

My new look symbolises a fresh start: Pamela Anderson

Rapper Eminem has become the first artiste to catch up with The Beatles in having four simultaneous songs in the Top 20 of Billboard Hot 100 chart.
	His latest single 'The Monster', which features Rihanna, debuted at number three in the chart, followed by 'Bezerk', 'Survival' and 'Rap God' at number 15, 16, and 17 respectively, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The Beatles made a record in 1964, having six songs in the Top 20 for two weeks in April.
	Apart from Eminem, 41, the other acts like 50 Cent (2005), T-Pain (2007-08), Lil Wayne (2008) and Ludacris (2010) included featured billings.
	Eminem's new album MMLP2 was released on November 5 and is looking at number 1 debut on next week's Billboard Hot 200 chart.

Eminem equals Beatles in gaining Billboard hot 100 honor

Director Rohit Shetty, who is basking in the success of 'Chennai Express', says triumph should not go to one's head as every Friday is a new trial.
	Rohit has delivered hits like 'Golmaal' series, 'Singham' and the most recent being Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Chennai Express'. The film was screened on television last month and garnered a good response.
	"It is not a habit to make hit films, it just happens. You cannot plan out such things (hits and flops). The reaction to a film is upto the audience. I am thankful to audience for their love and support," Rohit told PTI.
	With a spate of successful films, Rohit is termed as a 'Rs 100 crore director', but he doesn't seem to be overwhelmed by such tags.
	"Every Friday which comes is a new test. You are remembered for your last Friday. I can't get carried away and take the audience for granted. I will have to work hard for my next project. You should not take it (success) to your head," he said.
	The first instalment of action drama ...

Don't have habit of making hits, it just happens: Rohit Shetty

Pop star Lady Gaga has been pressured by her record company to drop a controversial song about the late Princess Diana from her new album 'ARTPOP'.
	The 27-year-old star had wanted 'Princess Die' included on her third studio LP 'ARTPOP', which will release on Monday, but worried record company bosses at her label Streamline and parent firm Interscope urged her to axe the song fearing it may upset fans of the late Diana, reported Daily Mirror.
	"Lady Gaga was passionate about Princess Diana and, though she admitted it wasn't her best work, she still wanted it on the album. But after the adverse reaction it got from fans in the UK when she sang it at her gigs last year, the record company bosses stepped in.
	"They persuaded her to remove it from the album to keep the peace. There still is a lot of emotion over Princess Di. Her death remains a very sensitive subject," a source said.
	Gaga performed the song, written in 2011, at a concert in Twickenham, London, last year and told a ...

Lady Gaga pressured to drop Diana song

Actress Jennifer Lawrence says she had a huge crush on Justin Timberlake and would spend hours staring at his photos.
	The 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' star said she used to spend hours gazing at Timberlake's pictures when she was a teenager and sometimes felt sick because she liked him so much, reported Contactmusic.
	"My teen crush was Justin Timberlake. Early 90s Justin Timberlake. I remember buying the 'N Sync CD. Remember how CDs had the pull-out picture things? I got so overwhelmed with hormones I almost threw up," she said.
	The 23-year-old star also shared some funny memories from filming the 'Hunger Games' sequel.
	Lawrence believed she had a supernatural experience on set when she felt ancient spirits slap her butt, but realised after watching the playback that it was actually newcomer Sam Clafin's trident poking her in the rear.

Jennifer Lawrence had a crush on Justin Timberlake

Actress Renee Zellweger has dismissed rumours she is suffering from an eating disorder.
	The "Bridget Jones's Diary" star gained nearly 28 pounds when she starred in the movie series, based on the books of Helen Fielding, but she quickly dropped the weight once filming was finished with a strict diet and exercise regime, reported Daily Mirror.
	When she was snapped at a New York fashion event earlier this month her slim figured sparked rumours she is struggling with her weight, but Zellweger insists her trim body is down to hard work in the gym.
	"When you read reports that you are starving or that you are anorexic it's very unfair and disappointing. It's not very pleasant to read reports which say you've gone too far or this or that. I have a lifestyle that involves keeping my sanity by going to the gym," she said.

Renee Zellweger hits back at eating disorder rumours

Actor Idris Elba is reportedly dating make-up artist Naiyana Garth and their relationship is beginning to get serious after she was introduced to his family and friends recently.
	The 41-year-old star secretly struck up a relationship with Garth months ago, reported Sun Online.
	"They've been together for a few months but it's really ramped up recently. They get on brilliantly and she's a real hit with his family and friends. Idris is known as a ladies' man but he's really not at all. He'd rather have banter at the bar than spend all night grafting on women. Although he doesn't have to try anyway, women flock to him," a source said.
	However, the "Pacific Rim" star, who has 11-year-old daughter, Isan, with his ex-wife Dormowa Sherman, previously insisted fame had ruined his love life as the only women who approach him nowadays are autograph-hunters.
	"Look, you probably think I'm out there all the time. But there's no way. They're all my fans. I miss the days when me and my boys could 

Idris Elba dating make-up artist?

Singer Katy Perry and her boyfriend John Mayer are very serious about their relationship and their engagement is inevitable, according to a source.
	"It's inevitable," the source says, adding that Perry and Mayer are "very serious".
	According to the source, people close to the couple think that they are meant to be together, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"Everyone wants them to get engaged. They are so perfect together," the source added.
	Previously, a source also said that the two might tie the knot soon.
	"Everyone knows it's just a question of when John will propose. They realise they must be together," the source added.
	Contrary to the reports, Perry said in November issue of W magazine that she liked her single status.
	When asked if she liked being married, the 29-year-old singer answered, "Of course. I really loved it. It was a new, fun, exciting journey. But I like how I am now, and I think all things happen for a reason."
	Perry was earlier married to funnyman Russell Brand.

Katy Perry, John Mayer thinking about marriage?

Tom Ford has designed 600 pieces for singer-actor Justin Timberlake's 20/20 World Experience Tour.
	Timberlake's tour kicked off in New York City yesterday and the 52-year-old designer was delighted to work on classic pieces with a modern twist for the singer, reported Contactmusic.
	"Justin has great personal style and knows what he wants which makes designing for him an absolute pleasure. He is a tremendous talent and has a kind of effortless cool that makes classic menswear tailoring modern," Ford said.
	The collection includes eight custom choices for Timberlake as 	well as outfits for the tour's band members, vocalists and dancers.
	Fords has worked with the former 'N Sync star many times in the past and even designed the singer's suit for his marriage to Jessica Biel last year.

Tom Ford creates Justin Timberlake's tour wardrobe

Actor Alec Baldwin has spoken out against the press, insisting that it should be avoided like cancer.
	The 55-year-old, who has made a documentary about the movie industry called "Seduced and Abandoned", said that it is more difficult now than ever to do deal with the media, reported Digital Spy.
	"Now it's a lot harder to protect yourself. The shell you have to wear to get through this business - I go out the door everyday and I've got the New York Post and Fox News trying to destroy my reputation, making false accusations against me and things like that.
	"You look at Leo [DiCaprio] or Russell Crowe or anybody who really is at the top of the pile; they avoid the press as much as possible. You avoid the press, you treat the press like cancer because the press's goal is out to illuminate," he said in an interview with BBC.
	Baldwin went on to explain how his relationship with the tabloids has changed since he first found fame.
	"The tabloid press was like a little section of seats in .

The press should be avoided like cancer: Alec Baldwin

Noted Bollywood screenwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar who wrote 1975 blockbuster Sholay and came together after a long time for the trailer launch of its 3D version, said here today, that every character in the movie is "immortal".
	"Sholay is a masterpiece. It's a moment of nostalgia and sweetness to revisit things. I saw the film after more than 30 years and wish we could understand the magic that was created. Every character in Sholay is immortal. Sholay doesn't belong to us - we belong to Sholay," Javed Akhtar said.
	He said that though every character in the movie was memorable, the iconic role of 'Gabbar Singh' was the one which everyone wanted to play.
	Salim Khan said that there were differences of opinion between the two of them when they had scripted the movie.
	"It is good to work with people who are different from each other. Difference of opinion is good. We used to convince each other, whenever any of us had any differences of opinion," Khan said.
	The writer duo, ...

Every character in 'Sholay' is immortal, say Salim-Javed

Ranveer Singh says working with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in upcoming movie 'Ram Leela' has made him a better actor.
	The 28-year-old has teamed up with Bhansali for the first time and he feels honoured that the director chose a newcomer for his project.
	"It is a privilege for a newcomer to be working with somebody whose reputation precedes him. He is a master craftsmen, an actor's dream. The way he has directed me, he has made me ten times the actor I ever was," Ranveer told reporters at a press conference here.
	"He has not done it by preaching me but by just allowing it to come. He is so collaborative that he makes you feel like the most special actor in the world," he added.
	'Ram-Leela' is a desi adaptation of Shakespeare's renowned play Romeo and Juliet.
	On his much talked about chemistry with co-star Deepika Padukone, he said, "I'm happy that the biggest talking point of the movie is the chemistry between me and Deepika. It is important that in a love story the ...

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has made me a better actor: Ranveer

Veteran Bollywood scriptwriter Salim Khan says there cannot be love between his son Salman Khan and superstar Shah Rukh Khan as they are "rivals".
	"They are two individuals... Grown up people. I think there cannot be love between rivals. There can be courtesy. To have love between Salman and Shah Rukh is not possible. One should not expect that if Shah Rukh's film is a success then Salman will dance and celebrate. Or if Salman's film is a hit so Shah Rukh will throw a party... Its not possible," he said at the trailer launch of 'Sholay' in 3D, here.
	Citing an example, Khan says even stars like Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand and Dilip Kumar were just courteous to each other.
	"Today people are intolerant, impatient... Small things hurt people, there are other people to create further problem. There should be courtesy between two rivals," Salim said.
	The 77-year-old veteran had earlier said he doesn't see ever-lasting friendship between Salman and Shah Rukh even though the two superstars ...

There can't be love between rivals: Salim Khan on Salman, SRK

A Rs 600-crore national mission to preserve the country's film heritage will be unveiled at the International Film Festival of India this month, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari today said.
	He also said in addition to the life time achievement award given at IFFI, a special award will be launched this year on the occasion of Indian cinema completing 100 years.
	The new award aims at honouring the contribution of an individual who has dedicated his life to the Indian cinema.
	"We are going to unveil a Rs 600 crore National Film Heritage Mission to preserve the film heritage of India. Often old reels get spoiled and so there is a need to preserve all these. This kind of work will be carried on," Tewari told reporters.
	Addressing the issue of providing single window clearance for international filmmakers coming to shoot in India, he said, "Such a body will have representation from Centre, state as well local bodies so that anybody who wants to make a film in India ...

National Film Heritage mission to be unveiled at IFFI

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is in Assam with his family and friends to celebrate his wife Kiran Rao's 40th birthday.
	Aamir, his wife, director-producer Karan Johar, director Ayan Mukerji and music director Salem are staying at a private resort inside Nameri National Park in Sonitpur district.
	It's being said that the group has come to celebrate Rao's birthday today.
	Aamir was spotted playing with his son Azad in the grounds of the resort today.
	Dressed in black pant-coat and bowler hat, his trademark 'Dhoom 3' attire, Aamir was received with the traditional Assamese 'Gamosa' (scarf) by the Sonitpur district administration officials amidst tight security at the airport here yesterday. His fans had lined up near the airport to get a glimpse of the Bollywood actor.
	Stating that Khan wanted to spend quality time with his family and friends, sources in the resort said the actor would be there for a few days and all efforts would be made to ensure their privacy.
	The group is ...

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