Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and director Steven Spielberg are among six people who have received Harvard University's highest honour in the field of African and African-American studies.
	Harvard honoured its W E B Du Bois medal winners at a ceremony yesterday.
	Sotomayor, the first Latina to serve on the high court, said she was deeply honoured.
	The Hutchins Center for African and African-American Research, which presents the medals, credited Sotomayor for speaking of her upbringing to inspire children trying to succeed in the face of adversity.
	The center cited Spielberg's filmmaking and his establishment of a foundation to record oral histories of survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides.
	Presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett, playwright Tony Kushner, Georgia civil rights activist and US Rep John Lewis, and National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern also received awards.

Sotomayor, Spielberg win Harvard Du Bois medals

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The jury mulling whether tour promoters AEG Live should pay huge damages to Michael Jackson's family over his 2009 death has reached a verdict, a court spokeswoman has said.
	The six-man, six-woman panel -- which has been meeting since Thursday afternoon after a five-month trial in Los Angeles -- deliberated for about three days, since last Thursday.
	The verdict was due to be read out in court at 3:30 pm local time (0400 IST), said a spokeswoman yesterday, for the Los Angeles Superior Court, where the trial got under way in April.
	Jackson died on June 25, 2009 from an overdose of the anaesthetic propofol given by doctor Conrad Murray at his rented mansion in Los Angeles, where he was rehearsing for the shows at London's O2 Arena.
	Murray, a Grenada-born cardiologist, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in a criminal trial in 2011 for giving the drug to the star -- who suffered from chronic insomnia -- to help him sleep. Murray was jailed for four years.
	In the civil trial, ...

Jury reaches verdict in Jackson wrongful death trial

Tom Clancy, the US author of a string of best-selling spy and military thrillers, has died, media reports said today. He was 66.
	His long list of novels -- several of which became Hollywood movies -- included "The Hunt for Red October," "Patriot Games" and "Clear and Present Danger."
	The news of his death was reported by the the New York Times today.

US thriller author Tom Clancy dead at 66

Actress Mia Farrow has revealed that her first husband Frank Sinatra could be the father of her 25-year-old son Ronan instead of former partner Woody Allen.
	The Hollywood star-turned human rights activist dropped the bomb in an interview with Vanity Fair where her children came forward to talk about how their life changed when Allen's affair with Farrow's adopted daughter Soon-Yi became public in 1992.
	Farrow said Sinatra, who divorced her after she opted to work on 'Rosemary's Baby' instead of his movie 'The Detective', was the great love of her life.
	"We never really split up," Farrow said in an interview with magazine's special correspondent Maureen Orth, who had covered the scandal surrounding Farrow and Allen 20 years ago.
	When asked point-blank if her biological son with Woody Allen, Ronan, may actually be the son of Frank Sinatra, Farrow said, "Possibly."
	The magazine says no DNA tests have been done but Nancy Sinatra Jr said Ronan, who is treated as a family member in ...

Mia Farrow says Frank Sinatra could be son Ronan's father

Simon Kinberg, who co-wrote the script of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', is onboard to write the script for 'Fantastic Four' reboot.
	He will also be a producer on the project, joining Matthew Vaughn, his X-Men: First Class colleague.
	Josh Trank is directing the movie, which centers on the heroes whose Marvel comics kicked off in 1961, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, 'Fantastic Four' features a "family" of heroes -- scientist Mr Fantastic, his wife, Invisible Girl; her brothe; the Human Torch and Fantastic's best friend, the Thing.

Simon Kinberg to write 'Fantastic Four' reboot

French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton says Marc Jacobs is stepping down as creative director of its flagship brand Louis Vuitton.
	Jacobs, who is also the director of an eponymous brand, is one of the biggest names in the fashion industry. Under his tenure, Louis Vuitton became the most lucrative fashion house in the world, in part thanks to his creation of a ready-to-wear line.
	At what will likely be his last show at the head of Louis Vuitton today, he channeled black with combative headdresses.
	LVMH, which owns the Louis Vuitton brand and an array of other luxury names in everything from jewelry to champagne, would not say who would replace Jacobs or what his next move would be.

Marc Jacobs to step down at Louis Vuitton

Designer Ashish N Soni is all set to bring the curtains down on the upcoming edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2014.
	Soni, who is making a comeback to WIFW after a long time, will present his finale collection 'La Dolce Vita' inspired by Hollywood glamour interpreted in his signature understated style.
	"It gives me tremendous pleasure to be chosen as the Grand Finale designer for the upcoming edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2014 and the collaboration with this event is extremely inspiring and is always a boost for any designer's creative juices.
	"I have always been a big supporter of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion week and in my mind it is the premier platform for fashion in India for both upcoming and as well as established labels. My collection is titled 'La Dolce Vita' and I will be creating a line of stylistic clothing with a glamorous edge for both men and women," Soni said in a statement.
	The five-day fashion ...

Ashish N Soni to be grand finale designer of WIFW SS 2014

Elton John lost his cool and dropped the F-bomb at a paparazzo who mobbed him during an outing.
	A photographer asked the 'Candle in the Wind' singer "Elton, so you're still good with Lady GaGa?" as John arrived at an eatery in a black car, prompting his angry outburst, reported TMZ.
	John, 66, was apparently so worked up that he appeared stumbling and almost falling down.
	The singer had sparked rumours that his relationship with Lady Gaga had strained after he said he wanted to "talk to her right now, but I can't get through to her."
	John, however, clarified that he was misquoted.
	"I'm not worried about her in the least. She's godmother to my two children," he added.

Elton John lashes out at paparazzi

Superstar Salman Khan, who brought mass entertainers back to life with films like 'Wanted', 'Ready' and 'Dabangg', feels that this space might die soon as it is now being overdone.
	A new wave of action-masala entertainers was created by Salman and choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva with 'Wanted' in 2009.
	The film earned over Rs 160 crore and changed things for the 47-year-old in the industry after a low phase.
	Salman's 'Ready', 'Dabangg', 'Bodyguard', 'Ek Tha Tiger' and 'Dabangg 2' made him one of the bankable stars in Bollywood.
	"This space will die totally. I think this was a beautiful format where we had films like 'Wanted', Dabangg etc. Now everybody has overdone it so much that it might die away. These kinds of films are popular but the creativity is becoming less... It seems the same stuff is happening (every time in these films). I don't know which genre will click now," Salman told PTI in an exclusive interview here.
	"The whole thing where one person beating up 50 .

Mass entertainer films will die totally: Salman

Pop star Katy Perry has released a new song 'Walking on Air' from her upcoming album.
	The 28-year-old singer announced the news of her latest track from her fourth studio album 'Prism' on Twitter, reported Hollywood Life.
	"Another colour from my Prism: Walking on air! Available now as part of my Prism preview!," Perry tweeted.
	'Walking on Air' follows Perry's latest singles 'Roar' and 'Dark Horse' from her upcoming album.
	'Roar' was released on August 10 to American radio stations and the singer performed the song during this year's MTV VMAs.
	'Prism' releases on October 22.

Katy Perry releases new song from Prism

"Fantastic Four" star Ioan Gruffudd and actress wife Alice Evans have welcomed a second daughter.
	The 39-year-old actor, who already has a daughter Ella Betsi with Evans, 45, welcomed their second daughter on September 13, reported People magazine.
	The couple named their new born Elsie Marigold.
	"We are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our daughter, Elsie Marigold, on September 13th. A little sister for (4-year-old) Ella Betsi. We both feel very grateful and very blessed," the couple said.
	Gruffudd first met 'The Vampire Diaries' actress during the production of '102 Dalmatians'. They married in 2007 in Mexico.
	The couple announced the news of pregnancy in May.

Ioan Gruffudd, Alice Evans welcome baby daughter

Tom Hanks has applauded his 'Parkland' co-star Zac Efron for seeking help for his substance problem.
	Hanks called Efron's effort in seeking treatment a "courageous step to take", reported E! News.
	"I'm not hip about (efron's problem) but I think anybody who says, 'Hey, maybe I should go work on this,' more power (to him)," Hanks said.
	Efron broke his silence following his rehab revelation just last week, posting a picture from a trip to Peru he just took with his dad and thanking fans for their "support these past few weeks.

Tom Hanks supports Zac Efron's rehab stint

Director Sujoy Ghosh, of 'Kahaani' fame, has been signed on to direct the movie adaptation of a best selling novel.
	Balaji Motion Pictures Ltd has acquired the Hindi film adaptation rights of the book 'The Devotion of Suspect X', to be made into a major motion picture, an official release issued here said.
	The novel, written by Keigo Higashino, is the third in his cult Detective Galileo series.
	The novel won the 6th Honkaku Mystery Grand Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the mystery novels category in Japan.
	Reportedly, the novel has already been adapted as film in Japanese and Korean languages, and is currently being made in Hollywood also.

Sujoy to direct film adaptation of 'The Devotion of Suspect X'

Bollywood celebrities today saluted Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary and hoped that people imbibe his teachings in their lives.
	Several film personalities took to micro-blogging site Twitter to remember the man, who contributed significantly in India's Independence.
	Filmmaker-actor Satish Kaushik posted, "Wishing everyone Gandhi Jayanti... Salute to father of the nation."
	"Today lets take Mahatma Gandhi's picture off the wall and put him back in our hearts. Let's not worship him, but learn from what he was telling us," director Shekhar Kapur tweeted.
	"So many wishes on Gandhi Jayanti. But are we merely wishing each other or celebrating it too, makes me ponder. Jai Hind," actress Yaami Gautam of "Vicky Donor" fame tweeted.
	Actor Anupam Kher not only remembered Gandhiji but also Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India, who shares his birthday with bapu.
	"Two Great Indians born on the same day. Their contribution in our lives is ...

Bollywood remembers bapu on Gandhi Jayanti

Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt is the star attraction in a sleepy English countryside as he shoots his second World War drama 'Fury' there.
	The producers of the film, however, have warned the residents of a sleepy Oxfordshire village to not get alarmed about "intermittent controlled gun fire".
	The crew is in Shirburn, near Henley-on-Thames - which has a population of just over 100 people. Until recently, the villagers were unaware that Pitt and his crew were on their doorstep, reported Telegraph.
	Members of the production company Pinewood have posted leaflets through the doors of houses warning that there could be "loud and unexpected noises" including the sound of gunfire and explosions.
	"We wanted to warn people in advance so that they are not alarmed - but also, we don't want people ringing the emergency services," a spokesperson for Pinewood Studios said.
	Set in 1945 during the collapse of the Nazi regime and follows the five-man crew of an American tank called Fury, lead by ..

Brad Pitt shoots for 'Fury' in England

"Twilight Saga" actor Jackson Rathbone tied the knot with his girlfriend Sheila Hafsadi in an intimate ceremony in Malibu over the weekend.
	The 28-year-old actor well known for his role as Jasper Hale in "Twilight Saga" movie series tied the knot on Sunday, September 29, reported Us magazine.
	"It was a small wedding. Just close friends and family only," a source said.
	According to reports around 150 guests were in attendance to witness their union.
	Rathbone met Hafsadi, a burlesque dancer, in 2011 during a tour stop in Fort Lauderdale with his band 100 Monkeys.
	"It was one of those things. I always said I believed in love at first sight, but I never really had that feeling before," Rathbone had earlier said.
	The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on July 5, 2012.
	"I've been wanting a kid for a long time. I'll have more - probably two or three.

Jackson Rathbone marries girlfriend Sheila Hafsadi

Jay-Z believes he learnt to be a good businessman while dealing crack cocaine on the streets of Brooklyn in his early days.
	The 43-year-old rapper, who is married to Beyonce and has a daughter Blue Ivy with her, managed to leave his dark past behind him to become a musical success.
	"I know about budgets. I was a drug dealer. To be in a drug deal, you need to know what you can spend, what you need to re-up," the rapper told Vanity Fair.
	Jay-Z said leaving that life behind is not easy and you need to have an exit plan in place.
	"If you want to start some sort of barbershop or carwash - those were the businesses back then. Things you can get in easily to get out of that life. You have to have an exit strategy, because your window for dealing drugs is very small. You're going to get locked up or you're going to die," the rapper said.

Jay-Z credits drug dealing past for making him a businessman

Teen pop star Justin Bieber, who recently visited the Great Wall of China, apparently felt so tired that he made his bodyguards carry him.
	Some pictures, which were apparently taken during the trip at the historical site, show a man who appears to be Bieber sitting on the shoulders of two men, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"I still can't get over the fact that Justin made his bodyguards carry him to the top of the great wall of China," a Twitter user commented. Another user pointed out his behavior, saying, "Justin, dude, you actually asked people to carry you? Someone's going a little diva I see."
	A day before, Bieber was spotted forcing his bodyguards to sprint behind him as he used his skateboard in Beijing. Some fans laughed at the photo, but others were concerned about the security team. "I feel for Justin's bodyguards," a Twitter user commented. Another user added, "Justin's bodyguards must be very highly paid.

Bieber makes bodyguards carry him up the Great Wall of China

Pop star Sky Ferreira insists she is not an addict following her arrest on drug charges last month.
	The 21-year-old 'Everything Is Embarrassing' hitmaker and her Diiv frontman boyfriend Zachary Cole Smith were held in New York after cops pulled over their vehicle and found the rocker to be in possession of heroin.
	Ferreira was reportedly arrested for possessing Ecstasy.
	However, the singer has accused cops of intentionally targeting the pair, reported Billboard magazine.
	"I kind of got messed with... And it's annoying because I wasn't charged with his heroin. It says it. The public records are out there. I wasn't charged with it," Ferreira said.
	"Trust me, if I was even anywhere near that, they would've charged me because they had no problem charging me with other things. I'm scared to say more than that because I don't want them to arrest us anymore," she added.
	Ferreira is adamant she does not have substance abuse issues and fears the arrest has blighted her public image.
	"I .

I am not a drug addict: Sky Ferreira

Actor Danny Dyer, best known for his roles in 'The Football Factory' and 'The Business', has been cast to play pub owner in 'Eastenders'.
	Dyer will play Mick Carter, brother to Shirley Carter, played by Linda Henry. Mick will be joined behind the bar by his wife Linda, played by actress Kellie Bright, reported BBC online.
	"I am so excited about starting a new chapter in my career. I cannot wait to become part of the East End family," Dyer said.
	'Eastenders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins, said, "I'm so excited to have actors of Danny and Kellie's calibre joining what is an already strong and talented company of actors."
	Dyer was in negotiations to join 'Eastenders' in 2010 though got cold feet.
	The actor's character is the latest in a long-list of pub landlords including Den and Angie Watts, Frank Butler, Grant and Peggy Mitchell and Kat Moon. His first episodes will screen at Christmas.

Danny Dyer to be part of 'Eastenders'

Rapper Young Buck has walked free from jail after serving time for tax evasion and weapons charges.
	The former G-Unit star, real name David Brown, began an 18-month sentence in a Mississippi prison in August, 2012 after federal agents discovered a gun at his Tennessee mansion during a bankruptcy raid in 2010, reported Contactmusic.
	The rapper wasted no time in sharing a picture of himself on his Twitter page, alongside the caption, "Fresh out."
	Another tweet read, "I'm officially a free man."
	The hip-hop star had another reason to celebrate. Last month a bankruptcy judge wiped out reported debts of more than USD 10 million to his former label boss 50 Cent and executives at G-Unit Records' parent company Universal Music Group as part of his court filing.
	The 'In Da Club' hitmaker was demanding the sum over a contract dispute.

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