Five Bollywood actresses of Bengali origin - Moushumi Chatterjee, Sushmita Sen, Rani Mukherjee, Bipasha Basu, Konkona Sen Sharma - would be felicitated by the West Bengal government at the closing ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
	"The idea is to award 'Panch Kanya' (Five Women) from Bengal who have done well at the national level in Bollywood," KIFF director Jadav Mondal told reporters here today.
	The organisers of the state government-run festival have already got confirmation from Moushumi, Sushmita and Bipasha on their attending the gala event to be held on November 17 at the Science City auditorium here.
	"We are hopeful that Rani and Konkona will also soon confirm their presence," Mondal said.
	The inaugural session of the 19th edition of KIFF would be held at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in the presence of Bollywood biggies like Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Mithun Chakraborty and Shahrukh Khan.
	Among others, Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore and ...

WB govt to honour top Bengali actresses in Bollywood

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Comic book writer Stan Lee, the co-creator of superheroes like Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man and Thor, is all set to create and star in a trilogy of animated movies.
	The trilogy for the Hub Network will feature his cartoon likeness instructing a bunch of alien superheroes. The movies will also star actors Armie Hammer, Christian Slater, Teri Hatcher, Mayim Bailik, Darren Criss, Sean Astin and Flea as a group of superheroes from outer space, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	In the story, Lee will be desperately looking for a new comic book idea to create when he happens upon the spaceship's arrival in desert.
	"Here I am, the world's only witness to a spaceship that crashed. As I get closer to it, timidly I might add, I see people getting out of it. They survived the crash. And there are seven aliens. They look kind of human, but each one has a specific super power. What happens is that I ask them if they would let me write about them," Lee said elaborating on the story.
	The villain .

'Spider-Man' creator Stan Lee to star in own project

Bruce Jenner's son Brody and his girlfriend Bryana Holly have split after dating for four months.
	Jenner, 30, and the TransWorld Surf's Miss September 2012 started dating in June but the romance just "fizzled", the Us magazine reported. The insider says of the breakup.
	The 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' star previously dated Avril Lavigne, who tied the knot with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger in the South of France in July.
	Brody was also linked to Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari.

Brody Jenner splits from girlfriend

Irene Kane, who played the lead in Stanley Kubrick's second film 'Killer's Kiss', has died.
	The actress died on October 31 of pancreatic cancer at her home in New York City, The Hollywood Reporter said quoting her family.
	Kane was her stage name. She later became known for her writing career as Chris Chase that included co-authoring autobiographies of Rosalind Russell, Betty Ford and Alan King.
	She also worked for CBS and CNN and wrote a memoir 'How to Be a Movie Star, or, A Terrible Beauty Is Born'.
	Starting her career as a model, Chase later went on to play "taxi dancer" Gloria Price in Kubrick's family-financed 1955 film noir.
	Chase later wrote about how a 26-year-old Kubrick convinced her to play the girl.
	In 1962, she married Michael Chase, the son of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Mary Chase, who wrote the Broadway play Harvey.
	Chase is survived by her husband, brother and sister.

Stanley Kubrick's 'Killer's Kiss' star Irene Kane dies

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly in talks to replace rapper Eminem in boxing drama 'Southpaw'.
	The 32-year-old actor is in negotiations to star as the lead in the boxing drama directed by Antoine Fuqua, reported Contactmusic.
	If Gyllenhaal accepts the role offer, he will play a left-handed prizefighter, who wins a title but suffers a tragedy and is forced to put his life back together in order to earn the respect of his young daughter.
	The 41-year-old rapper was originally cast in the movie, but he reportedly bowed out after production struggled to get up and running.
	Kurt Sutter is penning the script, which is set in a boxing ring, while The Weinstein Company is producing along with Riche Productions.
	Filming for 'Southpaw' is expected to kick off next year.

Jake Gyllenhaal to star in 'Southpaw'?

Singer Courtney Love, who is currently busy penning her autobiography and recording a new album, is confident to make a comeback in her career.
	The 49-year-old believes she has put her turbulent years behind her, People reported quoting her Fashion magazine interview.
	"Listen, if Natasha Lyonne can burn down a house and Robert (Downey Jr) can go to prison for two years, I deserve a second chance. I know there is hope for me," the Curt Cobain widow said.
	Love, however, says she will not sell her life story for a movie.
	"There will be no biopic on me. I will never sell my publishing. I won't let that happen. I still get hit on by guys because they want to be cast in that Kurt Cobain biopic that's been in production for years. I could give you some names that would blow your mind, but I am so not sleeping with someone under 38," she said.

Courtney Love wants a second chance

Vivek Oberoi believes his decision to experiment with edgy roles in 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' and in 'Krrish 3' comes from his quest to becoming a fearless actor.
	Vivek, 37, who essayed the super villain Kaal in 'Krrish 3' opposite Hrithik Roshan, said for an actor it takes some amount of courage to opt for a negative role especially when one has an image of a "hero" in the movies.
	"When you have the image of a hero, a lead man in the movies, I think it becomes a brave and fearless decision to take on a super villain role. It took a lot of courage from my side. I always wanted to be a fearless actor. While doing 'Company', people said you should be doing something different like a love story or a launch pad film," Vivek told PTI.
	"But, it was a brave choice to do that film because I had to turn myself as a dark character. People appreciated that. Every time I have made these fearless choices in my life, I think I have done well," he added.
	Helmed by Rakesh Roshan, 'Krrish 3' saw ..

Playing super villain in 'Krrish 3' fearless decision: Vivek

Teen pop star Justin Bieber was reportedly spotted leaving a brothel in Brazil during some time off from his tour in the country.
	According to New York Post's Page Six, the 19-year-old singer and a friend spent three hours in the Centauros brothel in Rio de Janeiro.
	In photos obtained by the paper, Bieber was allegedly escorted out of the venue by his bodyguards who used a bed sheet to cover up the star.
	Page Six also reports that two women were taken back to his hotel.
	Paparazzi outside the brothel confirmed it was the singer through his security team and sources say Bieber was also identified by his wraparound wrist tattoo, which is visible in some photos.
	Meanwhile, the singer has upset his Brazilian fans after he stormed off stage because someone threw a water bottle at him.
	Teenage fans waited 30 minutes for him to return to finish his performance but left disappointed when his entourage started packing the equipment away, according to reports.

Justin Bieber spotted leaving a brothel in Rio de Janeiro

'Blood Money' helmer Vishal Mahadkar is all set to direct a horror film with newcomers.
	The film will be backed by the Vishesh Films.
	"I am making a horror film, it is not going to be in 3D. I can't reveal too much about the project. We would go with newer star cast for this film but we haven't decided about who (Star cast) will do the film," Vishal told PTI.
	The film will go on floors from January next year.
	Vishal made his directorial debut with the 2012 film, starring Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri. The film, produced by Mukesh Bhatt, had received mixed response from the critics and at the box office last year.

Vishal Mahadkar to direct horror film

Eminem and Taylor Swift were among the big winners at the first live YouTube Music Awards.
	The 'Rap God' rapper took away the award for 'Artist of the Year' after performing the track from his latest album The Marshall Mathers LP 2.
	Whilt Swift's 'I Knew You Were Trouble' scored the 'YouTube Phenomenon' award. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis received the gong for 'YouTube Breakthrough'.
	South Korean girl group Girls' Generation won 'Video of the Year' for 'I Got A Boy', with vocalist Tiffany collecting the accolade on stage.
	The show featured numerous performances from artists including Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire, Avicii and MIA, as well as Tinie Tempah, Conor Maynard and Dizzee Rascal who performed from London.
	The awards celebrated the success of established artists across the world, as well as YouTube sensations who have grown their musical following through the video sharing website.

Eminem, Taylor Swift win first live YouTube Music Awards

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has stepped in the shoes of director Ajay Bahl for a film titled 'City Lights'.
	After the success of 'B A Pass', Bahl was supposed to direct 'City Lights'. But owing to creative differences with producer Mukesh Bhatt of Vishesh Films, the partnership did not work out.
	"Hansal Mehta will be directing 'City Lights'... He is a good director and we have liked his work. It will feature Rajkumar," Mukesh Bhatt told PTI.
	Mehta and actor Rajkumar of 'Kai Po Che' fame recently delivered a hit film 'Shahid', based on slain lawyer Shahid Azmi.
	Bhatts were even considering to rope in director Vishal Mahadkar, who made a film for them 'Blood Money'.
	"I was offered this project but I couldn't do it. They did discuss it with me. I am busy with my own work," Vishal said.
	'City Lights' talks about people who migrate to the city of Mumbai. It will go on floors from December.

Hansal Mehta replaces Ajay Bahl for 'City Lights'

Actress Kristen Stewart has reportedly started shooting for Tim Blake Nelson's upcoming independent drama 'Anesthesia' at the Columbia University in New York.
	The "Snow White and the Huntsman" star was spotted filming her scene in New York. She is expected to share screen with "Boardwalk Empire" star Gretchen Mol, reported Aceshowbiz.
	The film will follow a group of New Yorkers dealing with various stages of life and its attendant joys and tribulations are all touched in some way by beloved philosophy professor Walter Zarrow.
	Stewart was last seen in "On the Road" with Garrett Hedlund and Sam Riley since the "Twilight Saga" movie series ended. The 23-year-old starlet will next star in "Camp X-Ray" and "Sils Maria".

Stewart joins Tim Blake Nelson's Indie drama  'Anesthesia'

Singer-actress Hilary Duff has dismissed reports suggesting that she is eager to have a second child, insisting she is focused on her music career right now.
	The 'So Yesterday' hitmaker and her husband Mike Comrie welcomed their son Luca last year, and in a recent interview with People magazine, Duff mentioned they are open to having more children in the future, saying, "If I had another boy, I would be happy, but I would like to try for a girl and I'm not sure that I want to have three kids."
	However, after the article was released, many took her confession as a sign the couple is already prepping for another child, a speculation Duff was quick to slam on Twitter.
	"I love that I do an interview and people ask if I want more kids.. I say yes. Not now though and all of a sudden I'm trying for a girl. What? It's ridiculous.... The only baby I'm working on is my album."
	The 26-year-old is currently recording her fifth studio album, the first since her 2007 release, 'Dignity'.

The only baby I am working on is my album: Hilary Duff

Actress Naomi Watts seeks fashion advice from her two young sons.
	The 'Diana' star has revealed that she always takes dress approval from her two boys, Sasha, six, and Kai, four, and they often advise the star on what to wear for movie premieres, reported Contactmusic.
	"When I get ready for a premiere I ask my sons which dress do they like just for fun and they often say, 'No, I don't like that dress'... Kids don't filter. So it's always a good way to get the truth.

Naomi Watts takes fashion tips from sons

Actress Michelle Pfeiffer regrets turning down roles in iconic films such as 'Silence Of The Lambs' and 'Pretty Woman'.
	The 55-year-old actress had been offered the chance to play Clarence Starling in the Oscar-winning horror 'Silence Of The Lambs', which stars Anthony Hopkins as a cannibalistic serial killer, but she snubbed the role and it was later given to Jodie Frost, reported Contactmusic.
	Looking back, Pfeiffer thinks it was a shame that she hasn't had another opportunity to work with the film's director, as she explained, "I haven't been able to work with Jonathan Demme since 'Married to The Mob'."
	The actress also turned down roles in 'Basic Instinct' starring Uma Thurman, and 'Pretty Woman' which earned Julia Roberts a nomination as Best Actress at the Oscars for her performance as a prostitute in the romantic comedy.
	"I don't have an innate commercial nous. I'm always wrong," she said.

Michelle Pfeiffer regrets turning down roles

As reality TV star and model Kendall Jenner hit 18, six adult movie companies have reportedly approached her and one even offered a USD 1.8 million deal to star in an x-rated movie.
	According to TMZ Online, there are six companies that are interested in casting Kendall, who turned 18 on November 3, to take part in x-rated movies.
	Kendall's half-sister Kim Kardashian got famous after her sex tape with Ray J emerged online in 2007. There is no further information whether Kendall, who often spoke of her hope to become a Victoria's Secret Angel, is considering the offer.
	The reality star was showered with congratulatory messages as she celebrated her birthday over the weekend. One of them came from half-sister Khloe Kardashian who wrote a long message and shared a photo collage of them in various poses via her Instagram page.
	Kim, who turned 33 in October, also congratulated Kendall. "Happy 18th Birthday to the sweetest girl I know. I hope your adult years are filled with happiness ...

Kendall Jenner offered USD 1.8 million to star in porn

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian says she is sure about the decisions she is making in life and believes she is the master of her destiny.
	"Know you can only trust yourself. I control my destiny," the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star told her followers on Twitter after news broke that Odom had been seen visibly intoxicated at a nightclub.
	And after Odom was quoted saying he and Kardashian were doing great, she wrote, "Scary when people believe their own lies."
	Although Kardashian and Odom were spotted together at Kanye West's LA concert, they have not moved back in together and reportedly haven't even seen each other since that encounter a week ago.
	Her family is keeping her smiling though, and on Friday decorated the foyer of her mansion with blow-up zoo animals.
	"My angels know," Kardashian wistfully told her followers, about the surprise that greeted her after her "longest day ever.

I control my destiny: Khloe Kardashian

Pop sensation Lady Gaga has reportedly parted ways with actor boyfriend Taylor Kinney.
	The 'Applause' hitmaker has allegedly been dumped by Kinney, whom she has been dating since 2011, after he struggled to deal with her demanding work schedule, reported Femalefirst.
	"Taylor has told her she's married to her career and that he can't deal with dating Gaga the mega-star and all her obsessions and alter-egos.
	"He loves the cool, down-to-earth girl but hardly gets to see her. Gaga never stops working -- she writes songs in the shower and dreams up new outfits in her sleep. She has a whole security team as well as several assistants with her at all times. Out of every month there's maybe just one night out of her and his crazy work schedules that they can be a couple," a source said.
	The 27-year-old singer has been struck with a string of bad luck this year after undergoing debilitating hip surgery in February, having good friends turn their backs on her, and losing her pet dog Alice ..

Lady Gaga, Taylor Kinney split?

'N Sync band members reunited at the wedding of bandmate Chris Kirkpatrick to his long time girlfriend recently.
	Former hit boy band 'N Sync attended 42-year-old Kirkpatrick's wedding at Loews Hotel in Orlando, Florida, reported E! online.
	J C Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Justin Timberlake, who came along with wife Jessica Biel, served as ushers in the wedding.
	The band previously got together for a performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in August with Timberlake.

'N Sync attend bandmate's wedding

'Smash' star Megan Hilty has married long time boyfriend Brian Gallagher.
	The 32-year-old actress got married to Gallagher at Venetian chapel in Las Vegas on November 2 and shared the news on Twitter, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"I married the love if my life tonight at The Venetian Chapel in Las Vegas!" she said.
	The couple directly got married skipping the engagement ceremony.
	"We were so excited to be married that we skipped the engagement altogether!" Hilty said.
	Hilty met Gallagher during a fitness class when both were working on Broadway.

Megan Hilty married to Brian Gallagher

'Into the Wild' star Emile Hirsch and his ex-girlfriend became first time parents to son Valor.
	28-year-old actor shared a picture with his new born baby on November 2 on Twitter, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"Love to all my followers, beautiful Sunday," he said.
	Hirsch is spending time with his son and will raise him with his former girlfriend.
	"Emile showed up after the baby was born and he is spending time bonding with his new child," a source said.

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