Actor Alex Pettyfer will reunite with filmmaker Lee Daniels in his next film, an interracial action movie.
	The director revealed that he's developing an "interracial love affair action movie" revolving around a gay couple with the "Magic Mike" star attached to play one of the male leads.
	Daniels describes the untitled project a gay "Mr and Mrs Smith", but with the two good-looking guys as the action heroes.
	The filmmaker is happy to have scored Pettyfer for the movie. "He's so hot, isn't he? So hot. And so aware of his hotness in a way that's so...I love him to death."
	The Oscar-nominated helmer says the film is in early development and he is still searching for an African-American actor to star opposite Pettyfer.
	Pettyfer played a supporting role in the historical fiction drama "Lee Daniels' The Butler", starring as hot-tempered farm owner Thomas Westfall who was shot to death after raping the wife of his sharecropping tenant.

Alex Pettyfer to play gay hero in Lee Daniels' action movie

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"The Simpsons" is going to have a star-studded episode in January 2014 as Channing Tatum, Paul Rudd and Judd Apatow will lend their voices for the show.
	The long-running animated series has tapped Tatum, Apatow, Rudd, Leslie Mann, Seth Rogen as well as Judas Priest's frontman Rob Halford to appear in the same episode, reported Aceshowbiz.
	They all join Will Arnett who has been earlier announced to lend his voice for the episode.
	According to reports, the story begins with Homer illegally downloading films and screening them in his backyard for folks in Springfield after he's fed up with movie theaters.
	"Even though Homer is stealing, he's doing it for the community, he's doing it out of the goodness of his heart," said the executive producer of the show.
	But an overzealous FBI director in charge of anti-piracy (Arnett) doesn't see it that way and has his eyes on Homer.
	One of the movies that Homer screens is a "This is 40" -esque dramedy titled "Life is Funny" that stars Mann ...

'The Simpsons' to feature Channing Tatum, Paul Rudd

Pop star Lady Gaga unveiled a new tattoo from her recent trip to Brazil.
	The 'Applause' singer paid a trip to Brazilian tattoo artist Daniel Tucci during her recent trip to Rio De Janeiro where she opted to get the word 'Rio' etched onto the nape of her neck.
	In a picture posted on Twitter, the 27-year-old singer is seen scrapping up her shaved hairstyle onto the top of her head to reveal the inking, which a fan had designed for her, reported Contactmusic.
	Daniel, who owns King Seven Tattoo parlour in Copacabana, said, "Gaga came to me and said she wanted a tattoo that looked like something done in a prison - edgy, grey, I suppose a bit scary. She wanted a design that a fan had given her, the word 'Rio' where the letter 'I' was the Christ.
	"She told me she wanted it to look like a prison tattoo, not a nice design, a bit shadowy. 'Like something done in prison' was the term she used.

Lady Gaga unveils prison-style tattoo

Actress Nicole Kidman has signed on to star in a big screen adaptation of ASA Harrison's bestselling novel, 'The Silent Wife'.
	The actress will reportedly produce as well as take the lead role in the project.
	The book, which was published after the author's untimely death, became a surprise hit this summer with critics likening it to psychological thriller 'Gone Girl', reported Deadline.
	The plot centers around Jodi and Todd, an affluent couple who have been living together for 20 years in a comfortable routine of mutual expectations and companionship, despite Jodi knowing her partner is cheating on her. As the novel progresses, catastrophe strikes and their relationship slowly dissolves.
	Kidman is set to produce with her Blossom Films company, which was also behind the 2010 drama 'Rabbit Hole' that earned her a Best Actress Oscar nomination.
	No writer or director is attached to the project yet.
	This is the second literary adaptation Kidman has signed on for in recent ...

Nicole Kidman to star in 'The Silent Wife'

Known for their extravagance, designer-duo Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna chose to go subtle and simple this time for their Spring-Summer collection at Wills India Fashion Week.
	Titled 'Quiet Vanity', the new line comprised of nude colours and soft silhouettes with a modern twist.
	"We are known for using blacks and metallics in our clothes. But this time we thought we would go quiet. That is why we have used a lot of sheer and gloss in the clothes," Rohit told reporters after the show.
	"We wanted to keep it beautiful yet sensual. We did not want to scream out and be loud in this collection. These clothes are for women who are subtle yet stylish," Rahul added.
	The fabrics used were tulle, fine georgette, sheer organza, which helped in keeping the outfits soft. The use of thumb prints gave the designs a contemporary feel.
	A blend of grey and nude, and the use of blue with highlights of copper and salmon elevated the collection.
	Designer Namrata Joshipura also showcased her ...

Rohit Gandhi, Rahul Khanna's subtle collection at WIFW

Superstar Aamir Khan might have worked with some successful directors in the industry, but says it is his cousin Mansoor Khan whom he considers the finest filmmaker in India.
	The actor's acting debut in 1988 was with Mansoor's 'Qayamat se Qayamat Tak' and later worked with him in 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander and 'Akele Hum Akele Tum'.
	Mansoor's last directorial venture was in 2000 with Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Josh' and past 10-12 years has been working on his debut book - The Third Curve.
	"I have grown up with Mansoor... He is one of the finest filmmakers I think India has seen. His retirement is a huge loss to the industry.
	"I am still hoping that he will come back," said Aamir who was in the capital to launch his cousin's book.
	"He has been quietly working on something for 10 years and never told me. Finally sometime back he told me about this book. And it is a pleasure to launch this book," he added.
	The 47-year-old "3 Idiots" star says that Mansoor has been a great influence in ..

Mansoor is the finest filmmaker: Aamir Khan

India's biggest film star Shah Rukh Khan says the family spirit of Bollywood movies is what makes them so popular while revealing he struggled to combine dance with serious acting.
	   In a career spanning three decades, Khan has made himself one of the biggest box office draws in Bollywood as the hero of romantic dramas and high-octane action flicks, and he said he quickly learned there are certain ingredients that make a movie successful.
	   "India's so diverse with 1.2 billion people (and) not extremely rich in some places," he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation during a just-ended visit to Sydney for the Indian arts festival "Parramasala".
	   "When people go to watch a film, they like to think of it as an event for the whole family for the whole year -- so the grandmother goes and the great grandson goes.
	   "So you've got to make a film which includes an interest for everyone -- a little bit of action, a little bit of fights, a little bit of song, a little bit of ...

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says Bollywood thrives on family

TV actor Himanshu Soni would play prince Siddharth, who later became Lord Buddha after attaining enlightenment, in the mythological TV series 'Buddha'.
	Himanshu would be introduced as Prince Siddharth on October 13th episode of the Zee TV and Spice Studio's show that is produced by industrialist BK Modi.
	"I am fortunate to have got a chance to play this character. I need the love, support and blessings of my audience so that I portray my role well. I hope to meet the expectations of the audience," Himanshu said at an event here.
	The actor was selected after a rigorous search for the right face to portray the on-screen Buddha.
	"It was not easy to find Buddha, a person who has been the source of inspiration for millions of people. The saint was born in India and it was only here that he attained his enlightenment. Hence an Indian casting was important," Modi said.
	"Himanshu has gone through rigorous training for the character which includes martial arts, tai-chi and dialogue ...

Himanshu Soni to essay 'Gautama Buddha' on TV show

Designer duo Dev r Nil paid an ode to the vintage and celebrated the era of the 60s and 70s through their new collection at the Wills India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2014.
	The Kolkata-based designers took inspiration from the free-spirited era to create a line that defies all cliches and censorships of the modern times.
	"The power of the 60s and 70s still hypnotises us. We have tried to reflect that power of the mind and the free spirit in this bold and feminine line," Dev told reporters after the show.
	The collection saw the classic Dev r Nil play with prints of art deco tiles, art nouveau frames with magnified play of print illusions. Ikat weaves have been constructed inspired from the Emperor butterfly colour scheme and embroidered doilies have been converted to prints. The designers have also developed their own lace for this collection.
	"These laces are both delicate and functional," Nil added.
	The silhouettes were a mix of fluid and structures- cropped tops, jackets, ...

Dev r Nil's ode to vintage at WIFW

Nine missing episodes of 'Doctor Who' 1960s stories 'The Web of Fear' and 'The Enemy of the World' are among the 11 episodes found at a TV station in Nigeria.
	The black and white story sees Patrick Troughton's second Doctor battle robot yeti in the London Underground. Also recovered is a complete version of Troughton's six-part story The Enemy of the World, reported BBC.
	The latest find is said to be the largest haul of missing episodes recovered in the last three decades.
	Eleven Doctor Who episodes were discovered, nine of which were missing, in the Nigerian city of Jos by Philip Morris, director of a company called Television International Enterprises Archive.
	"I am described as the Indiana Jones of the film world. The tapes had been left gathering dust in a storeroom at a television relay station in Nigeria. I remember wiping the dust off the masking tape on the canisters and my heart missed a beat as I saw the words, Doctor Who. When I read the story code I realised I'd found .

Missing 'Doctor Who' episode found in Nigeria

Director Gauri Chadha's 'Gawah', a documentary on Indian Partition and terror attacks, will be screened at the ongoing women's international film festival here.
	Chadha has worked as the assistant director of Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol' and 'Gandhi of the Month'.
	The documentary has won many awards and has travelled to festivals like Cannes, Beverly Hills Film Festival, Arizona International Film Festival, Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival in India and London International Film Festival.
	The story captures the life and struggle of the people who have suffered the aftermath extending from the 1947 India-Pakistan Partition to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and the 2011 Mumbai serial blasts.
 	The documentary will release in India this year.

Gauri Chadha's 'Gawah' to be screened at women film festival

Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das has been diagnosed with Dengue fever which has affected the promotion of his first solo film 'Sooper Se Ooper'.
	Das, 34, is the second B-town celebrity to have caught the disease after Ranveer Singh.
	While the	 actor is undergoing a treatment for the disease, the makers of 'Sooper Se Ooper' are forced to continue the promotional activities without the comedian.
	The film directed by Shekhar Ghosh, also stars Kirti Kulhari, Gulshan Grover, Deepak Dobriyal and Yashpal Sharma.
	The movie would be released on October 25.

Vir Das down with dengue

The third day of the Wills India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2014 saw designers experiment with different hues of blue in their collection.
	While designer duo Niket and Jainee showcased a denim-based collection, Pratima Pandey on the other hand displayed a line inspired from the ancient Blue Pottery.
	"Ours is a fusion of denim and cotton and hence blue was the main colour of this collection. I think the clothes are very wearable and comfortable," Niket told reporters after the show.
	Former Miss Universe India 2012 Urvashi Rautela walked the ramp for Niket and Jainee looking elegant in a sheer blue gown teamed with a denim underskirt.
	"This is the perfect red carpet outfit for me. I feel very good and confident in this beautiful garment. It is modern and contemporary and suits my taste well," Urvashi said.
	The collection was comprised of jumpsuits, gowns, short and long dresses. A lot of sheer fabric was also used in their new line.
	Pratima Pandey regal collection was titled 'Two .

Blue the warmest colour on ramp on day 3 of WIFW

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has selected eight films in the Documentary Short category out of 40 entries.
	Out of these eight movies, three to five will earn Oscar nominations.
	The eight films that are going to compete are "CaveDigger", "Facing Fear", "Jujitsu-ing Reality", "Karama Has No Walls", "The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life", "Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall", "Recollections" and "SLOMO".
	Academy awards will take place on March 2, 2014 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center.

Eight documentary shorts on Oscar shortlist

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is disappointed over master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's decision to call it quits after his 200th Test match.
	"When I heard this news, I felt my heart beat has stopped... The heart beat of Indian cricket has stopped. I don't have words to praise him and his work. He played a phenomenal innings.. He has excelled himself in the game he played and has become a symbol of great excellence for our country," Bachchan told reporters here.
	"And for him to retire from this game is just unimaginable. Somewhere we cannot imagine if cricket will be same without him. We wish him all the best. He has served the nation for so many years and created so many unbelievable records, perhaps never ever to be matched by any other individual," the 71-year-old actor said.
	Yesterday, Tendulkar announced his decision to retire after his 200th match against the West Indies next month, bringing the curtains down on an extraordinary career spanning a marathon 24-years.
	Tendulkar's ...

Felt my heart beat stop on hearing Sachin's retirement: Big B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who turned 71 today, will be playing a centenarian on screen in filmmaker Umesh Shukla's next, which is said to be titled '102 Not Out'.
	On Bachchan's birthday, producer Bhushan Kumar of T-Series announced his new project with him. The film will see Big B as a 102-year-old man.
	"I am happy to be part of it. It is Umesh Shukla's story that T-series is making. And we will start shooting for it next year. I can't talk about the story as it will be like giving out too many details. Paresh Rawal will also be there in the film," Bachchan told reporters here.
	The film is about an old man who decides to break the world record of longevity. Big B will be playing the lead in the film, showing how to live a full life.
	Shukla's last outing 'Oh My God', with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, was a hit.
	On whether he is doing 'Welcome Back', Bachchan said, "No one has informed me about it yet. No one has come to me with it (offer)."
	The makers of the sequel to ...

Big B to play centenarian in Umesh Shukla's next

Reality TV star Kris Jenner, who recently seperated from husband Bruce Jenner after 22-years of marriage, says her only regret is divorcing her first husband Robert Kardashian.
	The 57-year-old socialite, who has four children with Robert -- Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and son Rob --, divorced the late lawyer in 1991, according to New You magazine.
	Kris married former Olympian Bruce in 1991, with whom she has has four stepchildren. They couple also have two daughters together, Kendall and Kylie.
	"The one regret, if I had to do it over, would be divorcing Robert Kardashian. But then there wouldn't have been Kendall and Kylie, so that's the way I look at it," Kris said.
	"Everything happens for a reason, and we learn from our mistakes. I thought I was so smart when I was young; I was fearless," she added.
	The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashian' star remained close to Robert as a friend till his death in 2003 due to cancer.
	Kris thinks her daughter Khloe, who is in the midst of marital woes ...

I regret divorcing Robert Kardashian: Kris Jenner

Actor Orlando Bloom hates being away from his two-year-old son Flynn for long as it makes him twitch.
	The 36-year-old actor is sometimes forced to be apart from his model wife, Miranda Kerr, and their son because of work, but he prefers not to remain away for too long, reported E! Online.
	"I won't spend more than two or three weeks away from him," Bloom said.
	If he is forced to spend more time away from his son, he begins to twitch.
	"I start to twitch and feel really weird," he said.
	Bloom is currently performing in a new Broadway theatre production of 'Romeo and Juliet'.
	The couple have been travelling a lot lately.
	"Flynn is not in school yet, so we're still pretty loosey-goosey. We're a bit of a travelling circus,"  he said.

Orlando Bloom hates leaving his son

Oscar-winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are teaming up to executive produce a new TV sitcom 'More Time With Family'.
	The friends, who previously won an Academy Award for co-writing the screenplay of 'The Good Will Hunting', would once again come together for the CBS comedy, reported Deadline.
	'More Time With Family' is based on the stand-up comedy of Tom Papa and the experiences of Damon.
	The story centres on a man, played by Papa, who changes his career and gives up a life on the road to spend more time at home with his family. Once he arrives, he realizes no one asked him to do that.
	Affleck recently set a Boston period drama at Fox titled 'The Middle Man' which the new Batman star will direct.

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon to produce new TV sitcom

'Grey's Anatomy' star Patrick Dempsey received his high school diploma and a doctorate degree in the same weekend.
	The 47-year-old actor, who plays Dr Derek Shepherd on the hit drama, recently earned an honorary doctorate from Bowdoin College, reported Contactmusic.
	"I earned an honorary doctorate from Bowdoin College, it's a doctorate of humanities. I actually used to have a house outside of there (the college) and Shepherd is a graduate from there too, so I wear the Bowdoin College T-shirt on the show all the time," Dempsey said.
	On the same weekend, Dempsey's old high school decided to award him with the diploma he never received.
	"I dropped out of high school in my senior year to run away with the circus, basically. I really did. I never got my high school diploma," he said.
	"So St Dom's, which is the school I went to in Maine, found out that I was getting the doctorate, so they figured I should probably have my high school diploma. I graduated high school on Friday and got ..

Patrick Dempsey awarded two diplomas in one weekend

English-Irish boyband The Wanted have been asked not to consume alcohol by their management as they want the band members to take more care of their voices.
	The band consisting Max George, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes and Siva Kaneswaran have also been banned from drinking beer in their dressing room, reported Contactmusic.
	"We have been banned from having beer in our dressing rooms. So we have ginger ale and all that kind of stuff instead," Max said.
	"They want us to look after our voices and stay out of trouble from now on," he added.
	"You know when you're a kid and you get the report that says 'easily distracted'. Well The Wanted are easily distracted," Jay said.

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