Broadcast regulator TRAI has initiated a consultation process to suggest guidelines for renewal of Direct to Home (DTH) licences after the I&B Ministry wrote to it seeking recommendations.
	There are currently six players in the DTH segment who have been given licences for a period of 10 years.
	On September 3, just few weeks before one of the licences was about to expire, the ministry wrote to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) seeking its recommendations on their renewal as the DTH guidelines were silent on the course of action after expiry of the 10-year licence period.
	TRAI secretary Rajeev Agrawal wrote back saying that the time given for providing the recommendations was simply not sufficient as consultations had to be held.
	He, however, added that in view of its subscriber base, a DTH company, whose licence had expired, should be allowed to continue operations subject to some conditions.
	The ministry has accepted the suggestion, officials said.
	In his ...

TRAI to recommend renewal procedure for DTH licences

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Anita Advani, who claims to have been the live-in partner of late actor Rajesh Khanna, says 'Bigg Boss 7' has helped her in getting a break from the past despite her eviction from the reality show.
	Anita has been in the headlines ever since the death of the superstar last year when she filed a complaint in a Mumbai court against Dimple Kapadia and her family under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. The matter is now in the Bombay High Court.
	Anita says living under the same roof with 14 people for three weeks took her away from all her problems. Yesterday, she became the third contestant to get evicted from 'Bigg Boss 7'.
	"The 'Bigg Boss' experience helped me break my depression in a way. I was living in a different world. It was difficult. But participating in this type of a show was new to me and a welcome change from my past life. I hope things are different from now on," Anita told PTI.
	On the show, Anita shared a good rapport with co-contestant Armaan Kohli, .

'Bigg Boss' helped me break my depression: Anita Advani

Singer James Arthur has revealed that he is working on a couple of tracks with his former 'X Factor' mentor Nicole Scherzinger.
	The 'Impossible' singer also said that he and 35-year-old Scherzinger have remained good friends following the 2012 series finale, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"I talk to Nicole every day. People don't believe me when I say that, but we're very close. We're going to make some music together, and will have something out in the future," Arthur said.
	"We were doing a dubstep tune the last time we were together. I was doing a bit of rapping, she was doing a bit of singing. It's fun working with Nicole, there's no boundaries with her, she just wants to make good music," he added.
	Arthur is due to release his debut album next month.

I'm collaborating with Nicole Scherzinger: James Arthur

Kris Jenner has given a thumbs up to Kanye West for being an amazing boyfriend to daughter Kim Kardashian and a great father to North.
	The 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' praised the rapper on Ross Mathews' show and said she enjoyed having Kanye on her own chat show, reported Us magazine.
	"I love him so much and he's such an amazing boyfriend to Kim and a great dad and a wonderful person. And that's why I thought it was so cool to have him on my show, and I got to sit down with him for an entire hour, and I think people saw this other side to him," Kris said.
	"He's creative and he's an amazing, amazing human being, he really is. And he doesn't always do interviews and get the chance to really express himself like that, so I was really glad that I got a chance to sit down and talk with him," she added.
	Kris enjoyed babysitting North while Kim and Kanye were attending Paris fashion week.

Kanye West amazing boyfriend to Kim Kardashian, says mother

Actress Kathryn Hahn has boarded George Clooney starer sci-fi adventure movie 'Tomorrowland'.
	Being directed by Brad Bird, the film stars Hugh Laurie and Britt Robertson besides Clooney and Hahn, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	The movie, currently shooting in Vancouver, centres on a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment who embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as Tomorrowland.
	Hahn most recently starred in Jennifer Aniston fronted 'We're the Millers'.

Kathryn Hahn to star with George Clooney in 'Tomorrowland'

Filmmaker James Cameron has called Alfonso Cuaron's "Gravity" the best space film ever made.
	The "Avatar" director praised Cuaron's vision for the new thriller, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as a pair of astronauts who become separated from their craft during a routine mission, reported Variety.
	"I was stunned, absolutely floored. I think it's the best space photography ever done, I think it's the best space film ever done, and it's the movie I've been hungry to see for an awful long time," Cameron said.
	"What is interesting is the human dimension. Alfonso and Sandra working together to create an absolutely seamless portrayal of a woman fighting for her life in zero gravity," he added.

'Gravity' is the best space film ever made: James Cameron

Actor Willem Dafoe, who played villain 'the Green Goblin' in the original 'Spider-Man' movie, is not a fan of its reboot starring Andrew Garfield.
	Dafoe believes Marc Webb's version about the web-casting hero was not much different from Sam Raimi directed hit series, reported Total Film.
	"I saw a trailer for the first Spider-Man reboot and I thought, 'This is crazy! It's not shot for shot, but it's the same story. I thought, 'This is sort of a cynical approach to making money!'," the 58-year-old star said.
	Dafoe believes the first film was the best in the series because of the way Raimi approached it.
	"I like Spider-Man, the first one that I was involved in, because although you can argue all sorts of things, from my perspective it was very pure. It really was. The way Sam Raimi approached it, it was pure in its intentions and I think he captured, particularly, Tobey (Maguire) at that particular moment.
	"This real, genuine innocence; it wasn't indicated. Then after that it became 

Willem Dafoe did not like 'Spider-Man' reboot

Jennifer Lopez and Steve Martin have been voice-cast for DreamWorks animated buddy comedy 'Home'.
	The film, set for a November 2014 release, will also have voices of Jim Parsons and Rihanna. It is based on the book 'The True Meaning of Smekday', the children's book by Adam Rex, reported the Wrap.
	Martin will voice Captain Smek, leader of the overly optimistic alien race known as the Boov, who take over Earth and begin to relocate the human race - convinced they're doing them a big favor.
	While Rihanna will voice a resourceful girl who avoids capture and unwittingly becomes the accomplice of a banished Boov (Parsons). Lopez will play the girl's mother.
	Tim Johnson is directing the film from a screenplay by Tom J Astle and Matt Ember.

Jennifer Lopez, Steve Martin to voice 'Home'

'127 Hours' star James Franco has revealed that he doesn't need sleep.
	The 35-year-old actor is so invested in his various projects such as acting, directing, teaching film classes and his various art exhibitions, he has very little time to rest, but his hectic lifestyle eventually takes its toll and he crashes in inappropriate places, reported Daily Star.
	"I don't need sleep. And then you do enough of those (late nights) and you eventually crash - you know, odd places, on set, or in class, or wherever," he said.
	Franco's busy career leaves little room for a social life, but the "Oz the Great and Powerful" star says he has found a way to incorporate socialising into his work by surrounding himself with like-minded pals.
	"Well, I mean, as far as my social life, I've just learned to work with the people I love. I enjoy working creatively with people much more than getting wasted with them. I guess I just used those hours at the bar to do other things," Franco said.

James Franco doesn't sleep!

Actor Michael Fassbender is flattered to have been named the eighth sexiest male movie star worldwide in an online poll.
	The 36-year-old actor was honoured to have made the top ten in a recent Empire online poll of the 100 sexiest movie stars, and especially to have placed ahead of Hollywood heartthrobs Hugh Jackman, who ranked ninth, and Bradley Cooper, who came tenth, reported E! online.
	"They're wonderful guys and very handsome, so thank you for packaging me together with them," Fassbender said.
	The actor was beaten by British star Benedict Cumberbatch, who came first, followed by Tom Hiddleston and Henry Cavill.
	Ryan Gosling took the fourth place, with Robert Downey Jr in fifth, Chris Hemsworth in sixth, and Robert Pattinson in seventh.

Michael Fassbender flattered by sexiest movie star poll

Actress Chloe Grace Moretz didn't watch the original "Carrie" to prepare for her role in the remake as she wanted to create her own version of the character.
	The 16-year-old actress deliberately avoided the 1976 adaptation of the Stephen King novel, which was directed by Brian De Palma and starred Sissy Spacek as the titular character, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"I deliberately haven't watched the original movie. I'm sure what Sissy Spacek and Brian De Palma did was phenomenal, but I didn't want to end up copying any performances. I wanted to make my Carrie come to life and not steal someone else's Carrie," she said.
	Moretz felt her age helped her to connect to the role, where she plays a teenager who is figuring out her life.
	"That's why I really connected. What's happening to Carrie is really what's happening to me. I'm a 15-year-old girl who is basically living what Carrie is going through in the film. Trying to figure out your relationship with mum and with dad and figuring out ...

Chloe Grace Moretz did not watch original 'Carrie'

'Glee' star Lea Michele has offered her support to actor Zac Efron through his recovery from drug addiction.
	The 27-year-old actress, whose boyfriend Cory Monteith died from a heroin and alcohol overdose in July, has reached out to her 'New Year's Eve' co-star following revelations he has been battling cocaine addiction and has vowed to do her best to help him stay sober, reported Digital Spy.
	"Lea called Zac and told him, 'I'm here if you need me'. She urged him to get serious about having a 24-hour sobriety coach and to only spend time with people who care about his welfare," a source said.
	"Lea must feel sad that she wasn't able to prevent Cory from relapsing. She knows Zac well and would hate to see him go down the same path," it added.
	Efron was delighted to hear from his friend and has promised to stay in regular contact with her.
	"Zac was really glad to hear from her. They have plans to go on a yoga outing together in LA later this year and he promised to discuss his state 

Lea Michele lends support to Zac Efron

Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi today said that festivals in the country should be encouraged because they showcase Indian's culture to the world.
	The BJP leader, who inaugurated the longest dance festival Garba today at the GMDC ground here, stressed on the importance of having such cultural festivals in the country.
	"Garba is a dance form where Goddess Shakti is worshipped. It's an age old tradition in our country. This festival not only brings spirituality to a person's life but also disciplines him in many ways," Modi said.
	"I feel such festivals in India should be encouraged because they showcase our culture to the world," he added.
	Dressed in his traditional white kurta, the 63-year-old politician also said festivals like Navratra and Kumbh Mela have helped to boost tourism in the country.
	"From the past few years, we have witnessed that Kumbh and Navratra have increased tourist footfall in the country. European countries are also .

Modi inaugurates Garba festival

Anita Advani, who claims to have been the live-in partner of late actor Rajesh Khanna, has become the third celebrity to be evicted from the Bigg Boss house.
	Anita says although she had a great experience during her three-week-long stay in the house, her ousting was premature.
	"I had a great experience in such a small duration. But I hope I could have been there for a much longer period. The reason I feel I got out is because I would not indulge in games and politics like other members of the house," Anita told PTI after her eviction.
	Before entering the house Anita had said that she would love to show people her real self on the show. However, Anita does not think she was successful in her endeavour.
	"Since the stay was so short, I am not sure if people understood who I really am. I hope some people did," Anita said.
	The other contestants who were nominated this week for eviction were Gauhar Khan, VJ Andy, Asif Azim and Elli Avram.

Anita Advani eliminated from 'Bigg Boss 7'

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar feels sad when good films fail to garner applause from audience at the box office.
	She was surprised when audience did not understand her debut film 'Luck By Chance'.
	"I feel sad when good films do not make money. A good filmmaker should make good money, like 'Udaan' and my first film 'Luck By Chance' should have made money," Zoya said.
	"I think 'Luck By Chance' was commercial but most people did not understand the film. Like I saw the reaction of the people... There were two college girls who said they did not understand the film," she said, while attending film critic and TV host Anupama Chopra's book launch - '100 films to see before you die' - here last evening.
	However, she fails to comprehend what was not understood in the film.
	"If you say you did not like the film... Its ok. I think you have to simplify certain things and think about these people who don't get it," she added.
	'Luck by Chance', a 2009 drama film directed by Zoya starred Farhan Akhtar 

Feel sad when good films fail at box office, says Zoya Akhtar

Actor Hrithik Roshan says he tries to follow values and ideals of characters that he plays in films and has imbibed courage and strength from 'Krrish 3'.
	"The character of 'Krrish' has had maximum impact on my life than any other role I have played in films. Through him I learnt being a superhero is not about wearing a mask, flying and jumping around," Hrithik said at an event here.
	"Even though I had pain in my knee and back whenever I wore that jacket, there was a mental shift that happened and I felt unstoppable, unbreakable," he said.
	"It (character) is contributing to the good of others, sets out example of courage, strength and values. He uses his powers to help others. His life is less about himself and more about the people around him who love him," said the actor, who underwent a brain surgery in July this year.
	Hrithik feels ups and downs are part of everyone's life and that there is no difference between the problems faced by him and other people.
	"At that time it is ..

'Krrish 3' character had maximum impact on my life: Hrithik

Filmmaker and actor Kamal Haasan said he is planning to do a Tamil movie in Karnataka as he wants bilinguals to reach out to larger audience in the south.
	"We are planning to do a movie. We want to do it in Karnataka. It is a Tamil movie which we are planning to do in Karnataka," he said at a programme organised by Press Club of Bangalore and Bangalore Reporters' Guild.
	The movie featuring him would be directed by actor and his friend Ramesh Aravind.
	"I have always been telling Ramesh Aravind that we should do bilinguals (Kannada and Tamil) now so that we are able to reach out all of Karnataka and rest of south (India)", he said.
	Haasan said he does not like the idea of calling the entire film industry in India as "Bollywood".
	"Actually, more than 50 per cent of films (of the total number in India) come from south of India and the film industry is known as one name -- Bollywood, which I think is a misnomer. It is (actually) Mumbai film industry," he said.
	"Hollywood is a small ..

Will do a Tamil movie in Karnataka, says Kamal Haasan

A man was caught red-handed by R&B star Rihanna's security team as he attempted to scale the wall surrounding her plush Pacific Palisades mansion.
	The invader fled the scene, but police caught up with him a mile away from the 25-year-old singer's USD 12 million property, reported TMZ online.
	This comes after a group of burglars tried to break into Rihanna's home last weekend - only to be thwarted by the burglar alarm, which was set off when they threw a chair through a sliding glass door.
	It appears the trespasser could be one of the original gang as he looked 'very much' like one of the suspects when police reviewed the security footage from the first break-in.
	Rihanna wasn't at home during either of the incidents since she is currently on the Australian leg of her 'Diamonds' world tour.
	Cops are still on the lookout for the original intruders, who entered the grounds by cruising up Rihanna' private road by car, ignoring the sign reading, 'Smile, you're on camera', in her ...

Trespasser arrested at Rihanna's home

Fox has renewed animated comedy 'The Simpsons' for a historic 26th season.
	The show, which debuted in 1990, is the longest-running scripted show in TV history. The series has won 28 Emmy Awards and was nominated for an Academy Award in 2012 for the short film 'The Longest Daycare', said the Hollywood Reporter.
	"For more than a quarter of a century, The Simpsons has captured the hearts and minds of fans in a way that transcends ages, languages and cultures," said Kevin Reilly, chairman of entertainment at Fox.
	"This groundbreaking series is not only the longest-running scripted show in television history, it 's one of the greatest sitcoms of our time, and I 'm looking forward to yet another landmark season."
	The news comes just days after it was revealed that an important character will be killed. The 25th season of the show began recently.

'The Simpsons' renewed for 26th season

Ace fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has appointed Yvan Mispelaere as the new design director of his label.
	Mispelaere was previously the creative director at designer Diane von Furstenberg's company, reported Women's Wear Daily.
	Mispelaere's first collection for Roberto Cavalli will be the fashion giant's autumn/winter 2014 designs, which will be unveiled at Milan Fashion Week in February 2014.
	The French fashion designer left his post at New York-based DVF in September 2012 after two-and-a-half years as the brand's lead creative chief.
	His departure was announced just days after showcasing his spring/summer 2013 line-up at New York Fashion Week.
	At the time, Mispelaere said he was 'eager to take on my next challenge', while Diane von Furstenberg praised him for adding 'enormous value' to her fashion house during his time with the company.
	The designer previously also held roles with Gucci, Valentino and Chloe before joining Diane von Furstenberg in March 2010.

Roberto Cavalli hires new design director

Hollywood star Halle Berry is set for a return to the small screen in Steven Spielberg's sci-fi drama series 'Extant'.
	This will be the first time the 47-year-old actress has returned for a television role since 1991 from her run in the American soap opera 'Knots Landing'.
	The new series on CBS will be produced by Spielberg's Amblin Television and is 13 episodes long, reported Variety.
	Berry will play an astronaut who has returned for a year long voyage in outer space on her own. She attempts to reconnect with her husband and son whilst adjusting to everyday life, but her experiences leads to events that change the course of history.
	"I'm always on the lookout for amazing roles, and when you see material that contains this strong of auspices, nuance and complexity, it compels me to run toward it no matter the medium," Berry said in a statement.
	"For five months a year I'll get to live with and play this incredibly intelligent and vulnerable woman, and for the remainder of the ...

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