'Twilight' star Anna Kendrick is in talks to play Cinderella in Disney's adaptation of Broadway musical 'Into the Woods'.
	If the talks go through, the actress will join a formidable star cast of Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp and Chris Pine, the Hollywood Reporter said.
	The film will be directed by Rob Marshall, the man behind musicals like 'Chicago' and 'Nine'.
	The other big stars interested in the project are Jake Gyllenhaal, James Corden, Emily Blunt, Tracy Ullman and Christine Baranski.
	The play is comic retake on the classic fairy tales. The story revolves around a childless baker and his wife who attempt to lift a family curse by journeying into the woods to confront the witch (Streep) that put the spell on them.
	On their way, they encounter a group of characters including Rapunzel, Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood.
	In this story, Cinderella is married to a vain prince and described as a woman trying to find her place in the world.

Anna Kendrick to play Cinderella in 'Into the Woods'?

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Hollywood star John Travolta has revealed that he will look after the family of tragic 'Sopranos' actor James Gandolfini, who died following a heart attack.
	Travolta, 59, said his friend Gandolfini had supported him when his autistic son Jett suffered a fatal seizure aged 16 in 2009, reported Sun online.
	Gandolfini, who is survived by wife Deborah Lin and their daughter Liliana, eight months - died aged 51 in Rome. He was teaching his son from his first marriage - Michael, 13 - about his Italian roots.
	"My goal is to make sure his family is OK. His little boy, I watched him grow up, and his brand new little girl. We will just make sure they are taken care of," Travolta said.
	Travolta starred with Gandolfini in "Lonely Hearts", "Get Shorty" and "The Taking of Pelham 123".
	"My father sold tyres to his father. I was his inspiration to get into the business," he added.
	The family of Gandolfini said a post-mortem confirmed that a heart attack killed him.

John Travolta vows to care for James Gandolfini's family

Troubled actress Amanda Bynes has had another cosmetic operation done to remove her breast implants.
	The 27-year-old, who recently underwent a nose surgery, said she regretted having had the breast job, reported Radar Online.
	"I got my breast implants removed. They were uncomfortable. I prefer them out," she said.
	The ex-Nickelodeon star went under the knife in early June to try and return to a more natural look. But she suffered a post-surgery complication, a source revealed.
	"A tube got lodged in her breast and Amanda was in pain. But she is much better now and even told me, 'They look amazing without the implants!'," a source said.
	Bynes was recently arrested in New York on May 23 in connection with criminal possession of marijuana, reckless endangerment and tampering with physical evidence after allegedly throwing a bong out the window of her apartment.

Amanda Bynes removes breast implants

Superstar Johnny Depp says he enjoyed turning 50 earlier this month because he is pleased to have made it to the landmark age.
	The actor - who has two children, Lily-Rose, 14, and Jack, 11, with ex-partner Vanessa Paradis - insists he doesn't have any problems turning 50 and is glad to still be alive, reported E! Online.
	"It's great. I mean, I think any day you wake up and you're still around is a good thing. Every time you could take a breath and exhale and inhale again, it's a good thing; 50 is like, 'Sure! Why not?'," he said.
	Depp recently injured himself after falling off a horse while shooting his latest movie 'The Lone Ranger' - in which he plays Native American warrior Tonto.
	"It was a weird one. Amazingly, I got up and walked away from it with just a few scratches," he added.

Johnny Depp feeling fabulous at 50

After a 14-year hiatus, Manju Warrier, the diva of Malayalam cinema in the 1990s, is staging a comeback by starring in a jewellery advertisement film with megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
    The advertisement is being shot in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Manju will be teaming up with actors Nagarjuna, Prabhu Deva, and Shivaraj Kumar in the film.
    The shoot is expected to commence by early next month in Goa. Manju had bid adieu to films after her marriage to popular actor Dileep in 1999.
     Manju had begun her dance performances of late, fuelling speculation that she would be making a comeback to Malayalam films.
    Manju, who had essayed various roles in films including 'Sallapam', 'Aaram Thamburan', 'Kanmadam', won the National special jury award for her performance in 'Kannezhuti Pottum Thottu' (1999) and the state award in 1996 for 'Ee Puzhayum Kadannu', in which she had acted opposite Dileep.
    She had also won four Filmfare awards (south) for best actress in ...

Manju to act in ad film with Amitabh Bachchan

Pop diva Madonna is struggling to adjust to life as the mother of two adolescents, joking her 12-year-old son Rocco has already started growing facial hair and is chasing after girls.
	The Material Girl has four kids, Lourdes, Rocco, David, and Mercy and she insists the toughest part of parenting is watching her two eldest kids' transition into adulthood and display less of an interest in hanging out at home, reported Us magazine.
	"My daughter (Lourdes) just got an iPhone, she is 16 and now she has stopped talking to me. It's kind of uncomfortable; she's still my little girl, but she's also a woman," Madonna said.
	Rocco, who performed as a back-up dancer on the pop star's recent MDNA tour, turns 13 in August (13) and Madonna insists he's going through a number of changes as well.
	"He's a foot taller, he's getting facial hair, he's looking at girls' butts. It's terrible!"
	Lourdes is Madonna's daughter with ex-lover Carlos Leon, while filmmaker Guy Ritchie is Rocco's father. David ..

Madonna struggles as kids approach adulthood

Paris Jackson and her mother Debbie Rowe have reportedly made up after falling out following Paris' alleged suicide attempt.
	The 15-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson was reported to have fought with Debbie after an alleged suicide attempt earlier this month. But now they have patched up their differences, reported E! Online.
	"They have made up for now," a source said.
	Meanwhile, the troubled teen's godfather, British actor Mark Lester - who has claimed he could be Paris and her elder brother Prince's biological father, as he donated sperm to the late 'Thriller' star - has said he wants Paris to come over to the UK and stay with him.
	He thinks a break from Los Angeles could be just what she needs.

Paris Jackson reconciles with mother

Action star Arnold Schwarzenegger is all set to fight zombies in his upcoming film 'Maggie'.
	The film revolves around a father whose daughter is infected by a walking-dead virus that has spread across the country. Director Henry Hobson will helm the film, the Hollywood Reporter said.
	The former California governor will also produce Maggie with Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, Matt Baer, Trevor Kaufman, Colin Bates and Joey Tufaro.
	Schwarzenegger, 65, is also starring in David Ayer's 'Breacher' and Mikael Hafstrom's 'Escape Plan', which is set to be released on October 18.
	His other projects includes a role in action drama 'Expendables 3' and the fifth 'Terminator' film.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in zombie film 'Maggie'

Malayalam actress Swarna Thomas, who was seriously injured after she allegedly fell from the balcony of her fourth-floor apartment here, is critical and is on ventilator support, sources at the private hospital where she is undergoing treatment said today.
    Hospital sources said the 18-year-old actress, who is in the intensive care unit for spine and pelvic fractures and liver contusion, is unconscious and on ventilator.
   Swarna fell from the balcony on Wednesday night and was in the Neuro ICU.
    The actress came to the limelight after participating in some dance reality shows of various television channels.
    She is the heroine in the film 'Buddy', shooting of which is in progress here. The actress has also essayed roles in a few other films, including 'Pranayakadha', 'Flat', and was to act in two Tamil films.

Malayalam actress Swarna on ventilator support

Singer Chris Brown has reportedly demanded that his duet with Rihanna is pulled off from his upcoming album.
	The 'Fine China' singer is said to have told his record company not to include the song 'Put It Up' featuring the 'Stay' singer on his new album 'X', which is due for release on July 16, reported Digital Spy.
	"Just saw the working tracklist for X yesterday - Rihanna is not on there. Record execs wanted that song on there, but Chris said he would rather not and wouldn't allow the record to be released unless they took it off.
	"They're still hoping to convince Chris or pay him more to change his mind because it would be a hit. The record hasn't been pressed yet, so things can change, but at this point he's not changing his mind," a source said.
	In March, Brown stated that his on-off girlfriend Rihanna would definitely be starring on the album.
	"We're taking it one day at a time. She's a wonderful girl. She's beautiful. She's on tour and our schedules don't allow us to be as .

Chris Brown demands Rihanna duet is pulled from new album 'X'

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that superstar Tom Cruise is excited to make the long-delayed 'Top Gun 2'.
	A sequel to 'Top Gun' has been touted for nearly 30 years, while work has recently commenced on getting the project made.
	This progress was halted in August 2012 by the death of 'Top Gun' director Tony Scott, leading to speculation that the movie might be scrapped entirely, reported Digital Spy.
	'Top Gun' producer Bruckheimer recently confirmed that work had resumed on the sequel.
	"We're at a point right now where everybody wants to make it. For a while it was Tom was excited about it but the studio didn't want to commit or the studio was excited and Tom didn't want to do it. And that's been going on for 30 years. And now we're at a point where the studio is excited and Tom is excited," Bruckheimer said.
	"A lot of that has to do with Tony Scott's vision. He had a really exciting vision and he got everybody excited about it. That enthusiasm has carried forward," he ...

Tom Cruise excited about 'Top Gun 2'

Model Cara Delevingne is reportedly taking good friend Rihanna on a vacation so that the R&B star can move on from her recent split with rapper Chris Brown.
	The singer, 25, was looking bored as she waved to fans when she left her London hotel yesterday.
	And that is when Delevingne decided Rihanna's in need of a girly getaway. They will be holidaying in Mexico, reported Daily Star.
	"Cara knows Rihanna's been going through a hard time with the whole Chris drama. She's planning something fun, and said she wants it to be all about vodka, tequila and having a laugh," said an insider.
	The duo were at the London hotspot to support Rihanna's brother Rorrey Fenty as he DJ'ed.
	"Cara and RiRi had a table filled with beer, vodka and electric ciggies. They were grinding together, before Cara serenaded Rihanna to her own hits Diamonds and We Found Love. Rihanna was lapping it up and laughing," said a club insider.

Cara Delevingne out to help Rihanna

A man has been arrested after he reportedly tells Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department that he wants to fly to Miranda Kerr's home and kill the former Victoria's Secret angel.
	Steven C Swanson was taken into custody after he allegedly made a threat against actor Orlando Bloom's wife, Kerr, reported Aceshowbiz.
	The 52-year-old man, who lives in Massachusetts, was arrested after local police received a notification from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department suggesting that Swanson would fly to Kerr's home in Los Angeles next month and kill her.
	Swanson dialed a dispatcher in Los Angeles and shared his plan to "rescue" the mother of one, whom he referred to as his "wife" and "soul mate."
	He said that he was a federal agent and he would travel to Los Angeles with two guns. When local police arrived at Swanson's home, they found pictures of Kerr in his refrigerator, microwave and bookshelf.
	The police, however, were unable to find the guns which reportedly would be used to ...

Man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Miranda Kerr

Actor couple Hema Malini and Dharmendra's younger daughter Ahana got engaged here to Delhi-based businessman Vaibhav Vora.
	Last year in June, Esha Deol tied the knot with businessman Bharat Takhtani.
	"We all are very happy. Vaibhav is a very nice boy. It was a special day for us. Our blessings are with them," Hema told PTI.
	Ahana and Vaibhav have reportedly been seeing each other for few months.
	Wearing a pink-purple coloured Indian outfit, Ahana looked elegant at the ceremony which was held yesterday from 6.30 pm onwards at Hema's residence in Juhu.
	Ahana is a trained Odissi dancer and has performed stage shows with her mother and sister Esha. Apart from classical dancing, she is also interested in fashion designing.
	The family has not yet decided on the exact date of marriage.
	"Both the families will sit and decide about the marriage date which should be convenient to all," Hema said.

Hema Malini's daughter Ahana engaged

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who would be seen in yet another negative role in Nikhil Advani's 'D-DAY', likes to challenge himself and intimidate people, says the filmmaker.
	Kapoor, who ruled hearts in 80s as a romantic hero, has of late played a variety of roles including that of a strict family head in 'Patiala House', a villain in 'Agneepath', a college dean in 'Student of the Year' and an ageing bachelor sporting tattoos in 'Chashme Buddoor'.
	The 60-year-old is taking his second inning in films, as a challenge. "He is like put me in a situation or take me out of situations and challenge me," Advani said.
	Kapoor took everyone by surprise and won acclaim for playing a baddie Rauf Lala in 'Agneepath'. This helped Advani to convince him for yet another role with grey shades, modelled on underworld don - Dawood Ibrahim.
	"When I met Rishiji first and discussed the role, he was like are you mad, I am not doing it. We did a look test, not to convince me, but him. He got convinced and ..

Rishi Kapoor likes to intimidate people, says Nikhil Advani

Popular stand-up comedian and winner of reality shows, Kapil Sharma, feels that comedy is serious business and it is not easy to make people laugh.
	The 32-year-old is best known for his straight-faced but hard-hitting comic acts.
	"Its difficult to make people laugh... It is not at all an easy job. We have to come up with innovative yet entertaining ideas, which to some extent is a challenge," Kapil told PTI.
	"Comedy has evolved with time. Different elements are added either through costumes, dialogues or body language. Like in the film 'Paa' if the role of Amitabh Bachchan wouldn't have a funny side to it, then it would have become boring," he said.
	Now the actor-host is gearing to entertain the audience with a new show 'Comedy Nights with Kapil', which will be aired on Colors from tonight.
	Apart from Kapil, there will be other comic actors in the show, who will be playing cameos as various unconventional characters throughout the 13-part series.
	One of the highlights of the ...

Difficult to make people laugh, says comedian Kapil Sharma

Michael Jackson's inability to learn new dance moves and remember the lyrics to his songs were symptoms that the singer was totally sleep deprived by the time of his death, a sleep expert has told a jury.
	Charles Czeisler said yesterday that reports by workers on Jackson's ill-fated comeback concerts that the entertainer was losing weight, exhibiting signs of paranoia and his condition seemed to be deteriorating were consistent with someone who hadn't gotten any real sleep in a long time.
	The sleep deprivation was likely caused by Jackson's use of the anesthetic propofol, which Czeisler said would put the singer in a drug-induced coma and not meet his body's need for actual sleep. Studies showed that similar levels of sleep deprivation resulted in the deaths of laboratory animals and would likely cause the death of a human, he said.
	The extreme nature of Jackson's sleep deprivation would have shortened the singer's life unless he received appropriate treatment, Czeisler said. With .

Expert: Michael Jackson was totally sleep-deprived

British comedian Russell Brand has canceled his shows in Lebanon and Abu Dhabi amid threats from extremists.
	Brand believes his look on the promotional poster for his upcoming Messiah Complex world tour may have caused the reaction.
	"Those gigs have been banned, pulled because of threats from extremists that if I went there there would be problems," Brand told the BBC's Radio 5 Live.
	"The image by the brilliant artist Shepard Fairey depicts me as looking a little Christ-like... So there's an indication that it might be offensive. If you are in some sort of fundamentalist group and Google my name and watch a few things on YouTube you might just think 'don't bother having him here'," Brand added.
	His tour will now skip the Middle East entirely and instead stick to the US, Canada, South Africa and Europe.

Russell Brand cancels Middle East shows over threats

Troubled star Amanda Bynes has called herself a hero following her decision to undergo a nose surgery.
	The 27-year-old star, who has been slamming fellow celebrities like Rihanna and Miley Cyrus on Twitter, said she underwent the procedure to remove a birth defect, Us magazine reported.
	"I was born with a webbing in between my eyes. That was a birth defect that I had surgically removed! I've never been more excited!," Bynes said.
	"I consider myself to be a hero to have suffered 27 years with a birth defect and to just now have it surgically removed! I had to share my story with you so the media would stop using old photos of me and stop writing lies about me having odd behavior when I was just embarrassed to share the fact that I had a birth defect."
	"My doctors are heroes who also correct kids who have cleft lip -- something as traumatic as webbing in between your eyes!. I wanted to share my story with you to prove that I'm not crazy, I was just embarrassed."
	Bynes is due in ...

Amanda Bynes calls herself a hero post nose job

Pop star Katy Perry has revealed that she finds reading difficult as she did not go to school much.
	The 28-year-old singer's education suffered because she was brought up in a strict Christian household who did not believed in public education, reported Contactmusic.
	"I have a problem in reading. I was not going to great schools, because my parents did not believe in public education. They wanted the education to be influenced by their religion, so I was going to these halfway education-slash-Christian schools that were like pop up shop style education," said Perry.
	She doesn't blame her parents and thanks her mother, Mary Hudson, for being a great teacher.
 	"My mother speaks French, she used to be a painter, but now she is just in the ministry. She used to be a reporter actually. She wanted to be Barbara Walters," she added.

I can't read: Katy Perry

Actress Heather Locklear has revealed that Hollywood star Tom Cruise embarrassed her on a date in the 1980s when he started doing the splits in a nightclub.
 	The duo went on a date together in the 1980s but the 51-year-old actress was left baffled when Cruise started doing the famous dance from his hit movie in the nightclub, reported Contactmusic.
	"We had auditioned for something together and he didn't have any friends. I mean, not that he doesn't have friends. Out here he didn't have friends. We went out and we went dancing.
	"You know in 'Risky Business' where he does that dance in his underwear and does the splits? We were dancing at a club and he went into that! He starting doing the splits. ''You just kind of stand there and don't know what to do. Do you dance around him? So, I was like, 'I'll just sit down and you can," Locklear said.
	While Locklear went on to marry and divorce Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora, Cruise has three broken marriages behind him.
	The actor divorced ...

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