Actress Scarlett Johansson has been spotted around Taipei, shooting scenes for Luc Besson's upcoming action-thriller "Lucy".
	The 28-year-old actress was photographed wearing a leopard
print jacket and skimpy dress, as she works through several scenes opposite a man in a cowboy hat behind security lines, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	In the film, Johansson plays a woman forced to become a drug mule.
	"Lucy" is the biggest Hollywood production to shoot in Taiwan since local director Ang Lee's "Life of Pi".
	Lucy is due to hit theatres in 2014. The project is being touted as a return to the director's heroine-led action of the 1990s, when he released "La Femme Nikita", "Joan of Arc", "The Professional" and "The Fifth Element".

Scarlett Johansson begins Taiwan shoot for Luc Besson's 'Lucy'

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R&B star Rihanna is reportedly set to shed her 'bad girl' image for an animation film franchise based on her life.
	Dream Works Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg is dying to build an animated franchise around the 25-year-old 'Girl Gone Wild' hitmaker in a bid to "globalize and sanitize her image for the widest possible audience", reported Radar online.
	"Jeffrey has been tracking Robyn for a couple of years. He is a huge fan and believes the sky's the limit if she can clean up her act to appeal to a wider audience.
	"He sees a huge amount of money to be made there and wants to capitalize before somebody else does. He's making pop-friendly movies and wants her to be in them. It's time for Rihanna to go from R-rated to PG-rated. This is Jeffrey's firm opinion and he's doing all he can to make it happen," a source said.
	Earlier this month, Rihanna caused outrage when she released her racy new video for her song 'Pour It Up', where she was filmed working a stripper pole and twerking ...

Rihanna to get family-friendly makeover for new film

Actor Robert Downey Jr has been named Hollywood's most valuable movie star for the second consecutive year by an online magazine.
	The magazine, Vulture, compiled the list based on combined domestic and overseas box office totals, studio value, likeability, Oscars, critics' scores, Twitter mentions and tabloid value, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"It will take a superhuman effort for anyone to top him," Vulture wrote on its site as they unveiled the power list on October 22.
	The 48-year-old actor has beaten the likes of "The Great Gatsby" actor Leonardo DiCaprio, while the third spot goes to "Silver Linings Playbook" and "The Hunger Games" actress Jennifer Lawrence.
	Ending up at No 4 and No 5 respectively are bankable Hollywood celebs Sandra Bullock and Brad Pitt.
	Actors Will Smith, Christian Bale, Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks and Johnny Depp rounding up the top ten.

Robert Downey Jr named Hollywood's most valuable movie star

American heavy metal band Metallica will reportedly perform in Antarctica in early December.
	The 'Nothing Else Matters' rockers will take to the stage on the Earth's southernmost continent, which is mostly covered in ice at least 1.6 kilometre thick, at some time between December 2 and December 15, reported Contactmusic.
	Although the group haven't confirmed their participation in the event, drummer Lars Ulrich has previously hinted at a surprise planned for the end of the year.
	"There's a very interesting thing coming our way in December... There's another frontier heading in Metallica's direction in December.
	"Which, if anybody (in our management team) even knew that I just said what I just said, they would hunt me down and silence me. But there is another frontier coming in December, which we're very excited about," Ulrich said.
	The first rock concert performed in Antarctica took place six years ago at British Antarctic Survey's (BAS) Rothera Research Station.
	It was one in a .

Metallica to perform in Antarctica

Yoga trainer Vivek Mishra has become the sixth celebrity to be ousted from 'Bigg Boss 7' in a surprise mid-week elimination
	Vivek had entered the controversial Bigg Boss house only last week and he says he was taken aback by the eviction.
	"I was absolutely stunned with the development. But its alright. I am feeling blessed to be out of the house, back to sanity. A lot of people say that the show is scripted but it is not. It is so real. It is a physical and mental test. I learned a lot from the show," Vivek told PTI after his eviction.
	Other contestants, who are nominated for this week's elimination include Tanisha Mukherjee, Armaan Kohli, Pratyusha Banerjee and Asif Azim.
	During his week-long-stay Vivek got into a spat with fellow contestants Armaan Kohli and Kushal Tandon.
	Vivek said that he wants Tanisha to win the competition.
	"Tanish is a very nice girl. I have found a good friend in her. I would like her win the show. But I think Kamya (Panjabi) is also playing the game ...

Vivek Mishra evicted from 'Bigg Boss 7'

Vishesh Films and Fox Star Studios have extended their association and announced a three film deal.
	The two leading production houses have delivered hit films like Vikram Bhatt's 'Raaz 3, 'Jannat 2' by Kunal Deshmukh debutant director Vishesh Bhatt 'Murder 3'.
	Now, they are coming together with three starkly different stories in 2014-2015.
	"Vishesh Films is celebrating 25 years of its presence and work with three strong narratives - 'City Lights', 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani' and 'Mr. X'. With firm and talented film makers like Ajay Bahl, Mohit Suri and Vikram Bhatt helming these films, we promise great cinema to the audiences," Mahesh Bhatt said.
	"Our partnership with Fox Star Studios has delivered some of our biggest and profitable hits in recent years and we look forward to our renewed collaboration," he said.
	'City Lights' will be directed by Ajay Bahl, who made a successful debut with 'B A Pass'. The film stars Rajkumar and will release on May 1, 2014.
	Mohit Suri will direct ...

Vishesh Films, Fox Star Studios announce 3-film deal

'Aashiqui 2' star Aditya Roy Kapur will be seen romancing Katrina Kaif in Abhishek Kapoor's love story titled 'Fitoor'.
	Disney UTV today announced that its next production 'Fitoor' will star the fresh pair.
	"As a filmmaker, I have always invested in new and emerging talent and with his talent and persona, Aditya Roy Kapur is right up there. I am delighted to have him on board," director Abhishek Kapoor said.
	This is for the first time that Aditya is paired opposite an established actress like Katrina. His last film was with newbie Shraddha Kapoor in 'Aashiqui 2' which was a huge hit.
	"Abhishek Kapoor was looking for a perfect cast for his timeless love story 'Fitoor' and we're glad that he has found them in Aditya Roy Kapur and Katrina Kaif," Rucha Pathak, Senior Creative Director - Studios, Disney UTV said.
	The film is a screen adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations and will see Aditya playing 'Pip' and Katrina as 'Estella'. The pivotal role of 'Miss Havisham' is ...

Aditya Roy Kapur, Katrina to pair up for 'Fitoor'

Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, whose next film "Laxmi" is on human trafficking, says he is not worried about its box-office results.
	Nagesh said the film is a tale about a 13-year-old-girl, who gets pushed into prostitution and fights back her tormentors.
	"I feel this story needs to be told to the audience it is not to shock anyone.. It's a true story. I don't think of box office results when I make a film. I don't think how many number of people will watch it. There is an audience out there for such kind of films. I want to make a film every year where I don't think of numbers," Kukunoor said.
	The idea for this film came to Kukunoor from the NGO he supports. It rehabilitates children who gets pushed into sex trade.
     During his interaction with several girls there, he came across a lot of harrowing cases but the story about the 13-year-old stood out and grabbed his attention.
     "This tale I felt was best as it encapsulates all these stories. I have incorporated many stories into 

'Laxmi' needs audience not box-office numbers: Nagesh Kukunoor

Director Shoojit Sircar is producing a love story, set in Amritsar, post the success of his political thriller 'Madras Cafe'.
	The 'Vicky Donor' director, who is heading the jury of Dimensions Mumbai at Mumbai International Film Festival, said the film, starring 'Kai Po Che' star Amit Sadh, is a welcome change after 'Madras Cafe'.
	"We have just begun shooting. It is a simple love story of two people surviving in the city of Golden temple. It is about their life and how they grow up. The film deals with what happens when they elope," Sircar told PTI.
	"Amit Roy is directing the film. He has shot most of Ram Gopal Varma's films as a cinematographer. We have worked in the past and have been friends since our Delhi days. He came with the script and I liked and we decided to produce it. It helped us get out of the serious mode post 'Madras Cafe'," he said.
	Sircar's last directorial venture, starring John Abraham, dealt with the Sri Lankan civil war and former Prime Minister Rajiv ...

Shoojit Sircar's latest production a love story

Actress Natalie Portman feels Chris Hemsworth has great on-screen chemistry with ever co-stars of him.
	The 32-year-old actress, who is sharing the screen space with the Australian heartthrob in the action film "Thor: The Dark World", said he is one of the best actors in Hollywood, reported Contactmusic.
	"I think Chris has chemistry with everyone he meets. He's the nicest, most professional, best actor. He's very easy to be around. It's definitely not something we needed to work at and I think that says so much about him. He's a great guy," she said during the world premiere of the new action movie at the Odeon in London's Leicester Square last night.
	Hemsworth, 30, can not quite believe he has so many fans, as he was almost rendered speechless by the warm reception he received at the screening.
	"I love shooting in London. I've done a number of films here now and to be back with this film that we started three years ago to this kind of reception is a dream come true," he ...

Chris Hemsworth is the best actor to work with: Portman

Singer Jessie J says the harsh criticisms and personal attacks she gets on micro-blogging site Twitter are very painful.
	The 25-year-old 'Price Tag' singer, who is coping with a heart condition, said that her fans often slam her for canceling concerts as they fail to understand her serious health problems, reported Daily express.
	"I still have a heart deficiency and have days when I struggle. The fans don't get that sometimes. The abuse that you get if you cancel a show...It's scary. I've had death threats for canceling shows!," Jessie said.
	"With social media young people use words of hatred so flippantly now. It's either,'I love you!' or, 'I hate you and I want you to die!' There's no middle ground. Everything's an extreme because people want to be noticed," she added.

Jessie J feels sad about personal attacks on Twitter

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much talked about film 'Ram-Leela' will open the 13th edition of Marrakech International Film Festival on November 29.
	Starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, 'Ram-Leela' is the first Indian film to open any international festival.
	The 13th edition of Marrakech International Film Festival will celebrate Indian cinema with the premiere screening of Bhansali's latest.
	The screening will be attended by the director as well as Deepika.
	The film is a contemporary version of Romeo-Juliet, captured through Bhansali's lens. It is scheduled to release on November 15.

'Ram-Leela' to open Marrakech International Film Festival

Actress Anne Hathaway was left in tears at a charity event when she tried to thank a doctor, who had saved her friend's life.
	The 30-year-old 'Les Miserables' star and her husband Adam Shulman were at the Victory Fund Champagne Brunch in Beverly Hills, to salute cancer specialist Dr Beth Karlan, reported E! online.
	However, when Hathaway tried to make a speech at the event, she got emotional and began to shed tears.
	"On a personal note, Dr Karlan helped a beloved friend of mine battle cancer recently and I couldn't be more grateful to her," Hathaway said.
	"Thank you Dr Karlen, you were better, you were more than just my friend's doctor, you were her friend and ally," she added.
	Kate Beckinsale, Usher, Rachel Zoe, Brooke Burke Charvet, Francesca Eastwood and Maria Bello also attended the event.

Anne Hathaway breaks down at a charity event

Actress Sonam Kapoor is happy that her last release 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is setting a benchmark for filmmakers to churn out quality cinema.
	Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra 'BMB' is a biopic on the life of former athlete Milkha Singh, portrayed by singer-actor Farhan Akhtar. Sonam played his love interest in the film.
	"A film like 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', doing well is a great way to inspire other filmmakers to make quality cinema... It is a great way forward. It has set an example and its brilliant. It makes me happy," Sonam said at the DVD launch of the film here.
	The success of BMB had protagonist Farhan win all the accolades for his performance, and Sonam is fine with it.
	"I don't want to take credit. I don't think any one person be it actor or director or producer should get a credit alone, filmmaking is a team effort. If we talk about 'The Dirty Picture' then the heroine and director can take credit for it as it is woman centric film," Sonam said.
	"In case of 'Bhaag Milkha .

Happy that 'Bhaag Milkha...' inspires quality cinema: Sonam

'Bridget Jones' star Renee Zellweger is reportedly planning to start a family by adopting a child.
	The 44-year-old actress is desperate to start a family with her rocker boyfriend, Doyle Bramhall II, reported Radar online.
	"She's considering adopting, She's been directing and working on her own projects, which has given her more time and flexibility to build her relationship with the right guy. Hopefully, she'll get the family she's always dreamt of having," a source said.
	Zellweger, who was briefly married to country singer Kenny Chesney in 2005, feels sad at the thought of not having a family.
	"She knows that she probably missed the boat on carrying and giving birth to a child, she gets down about not having a family yet. Renee tries to find the positive side of things," the source said.
	"She knows 44 isn't too old to be a mom. It will just have to happen a little differently than she always imagined it would," the source added.

Renee Zellweger wants to adopt?

Actress Tisca Chopra, whose grandparents were victims of Partition, found acting in Anup Singh's Punjabi film 'Qissa', a post-colonial story about a family uprooted by the events of 1947, an emotionally cathartic experience.
	The 39-year-old actress plays the long-suffering wife of Umber Singh (Irrfan), who is trying to build a life for his family all over again in the post-colonial India in the film.
	'Qissa' is competing in the India Gold section at the ongoing Mumbai International Film Festival and drew a great response from the audiences here.
	"'Qissa' came to me four years back. He was trying to make the film for two years but it did not work out and eventually when it did, we were so happy. We have been speaking about the film so much that there was a great familiarity with the subject. Anup is a great craftsman. He is my teacher as he taught me about silence and not decorating my performance too much," Tisca told PTI in an interview.
	The actress said she had a sense of deja ..

Tisca Chopra connected with personal history through 'Qissa'

Television comedy star Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are reportedly set to earn millions of dollars for hosting the Golden Globe Awards.
	Fey and Poehler, who anchored the 2013 Golden Globe Awards with much success, have signed up to host the prestigious award ceremony for not just next year, but the year after that too, reported Radar online.
	"Tina and Amy decided to ask for the craziest package ever given to awards hosts," a source said.
	"They are each being paid more than any Oscar host in history with the exception of Billy Crystal," the source added.
	The pair's popularity at this year's awards is a key factor cited in the ceremony's ratings success with the biggest Golden Globes ratings in six years in both the 18-49 demographic and total viewers.

Tina Fey, Amy Poehler to get millions for hosting Golden Globe

The Wanted star Tom Parker was forced to delay plans to propose his girlfriend Kelsey Hardwick with whom he has been in a relationship for three years.
	The 25-year-old singer was planning to pop the question to Hardwick last year but could not do so because of his busy schedule, reported Contactmusic.
	"We've talked about it. I was going to propose last year. But I want things to settle down a bit with the band first. We're away so much. With an engagement, you're meant to be committing to each other. I don't want to get engaged and then go away for six months with the world tour. I'm probably going to wait until next year," Parker said.
	The 'Glad you came' hitmaker also revealed that long distance relationship can be difficult.
	"It can be tough doing a long-distance thing. But when you're with someone that you want to be with, you make it work.

Tom Parker forced to postpone engagement

'90210' star Jennie Garth feels that dating is a fun and awful experience at the same time.
	The 41-year-old actress, who separated from her husband Peter Facinelli last year, is currently dating Michael Shimbo, reported E! online.
	"It is fun, and it is awful all at the same time. It is like a weird type of torture. But it can be fun. It is super challenging... I expected to come out of divorce and just be great at it (dating)," Garth said.
	"I am smart and I thought I could do it. How hard could it be? But I've realised that I have to fumble my way and create the space to really be open to learning because I don't know how to do it," she added.
	Garth is the executive producer and star of ABC's 'Mystery Girls' along with her '90210' costar Tori Spelling.

Dating is weird type of torture: Jennie Garth

Boyband One Direction has topped the list of the richest British celebrities under the age of 30, with combined estimated earnings of USD 95.70 million for the past year.
	The band is comprised of Harry Styles, 19, Niall Horan, 20, Zayn Malik, 20, Liam Payne, 20, and Louis Tomlinson, 21.
	Ranking just behind the boy band is Daniel Radcliffe, with an estimated earnings of USD 90.64 million, making him the top-earning individual on the list compiled by Heat magazine, the Hollywood Reporter said.
	The "Harry Potter" star had topped the list since its inception in 2010.
	Rounding out the top five are Robert Pattinson, Keira Knightley and Emma Watson.
	The top new entrant on the young British celebrity rich list is DJ Calvin Harris, with estimated earnings of USD 35.80 million.
	Other new additions include singer Jessie J, model-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, "The Amazing Spider-Man" star Andrew Garfield and boy band JLS.
	The biggest gain goes to "The Great Gatsby" star Carey ...

One Direction tops list of richest British celebs under 30

Pop star Kelly Clarkson has given fans a sneak peak into her intimate wedding day by posting a video of her nuptials online.
	The 'Since U Been Gone' hitmaker tied the knot with Brandon Blackstock on Sunday at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee and took to Twitter the following day to confirm news, reported Us magazine.
	The 31-year-old singer returned to the microblogging site to share a professionally-filmed video, which captures moments from the newlyweds' big day, and wrote, "Here is a little video of our special day! Thanks to everyone for all of your well wishes."
	The clips of Clarkson and her groom were backed by Patti Griffin's ballad Heavenly Day.
	The video footage Clarkson posted online features shots of the newlyweds posing for photos with the Tennessee countryside as their backdrop, slow dancing on a dock and even venturing into a kayak on a nearby lake.
	The small affair was only attended by Blackstock's son and daughter from his previous marriage. They served as the 

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