The Wanted star Max George has revealed that he once almost drowned in a hot tub in a drunk state.
     The 24-year-old singer and his bandmates were enjoying their party while filming their reality TV show 'The Wanted Life', when he stripped down and jumped into the hot tub at their mansion reported Contactmusic.
     "I went under water in the middle of the night in the hot tub and didn't know. I owe a massive thank you to our night cameraman he actually saved my life," George said.
     Max and his bandmates Nathan Sykes, Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness and Siva Kaneswaran, were so drunk that they couldn't help him.
     "He just was not strong enough to pick me up. But he did help drag my naked, wrinkled body out. It wasn't that we were weren't aware we were being filmed, we were so intoxicated we didn't care", George added.
     They left the property in such a bad state that they were fined with 10,000 pounds.

Max George almost drowned but rescued by cameraman

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Actor Robert Downey Jr has agreed a deal with Marvel which will see him star in two more 'Avengers' movies.
	The actor's role in the sequels were in doubt as Marvel were reportedly unwilling to agree to his pay demands.
	But Robert and the studio have come to an agreement which will see him reprise the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man in 'Marvel's The Avengers 2' and 'Marvel's The Avengers 3', reported Ace Showbiz.
	A statement on Marvel's website said, "I am Iron Man. Tony Stark's famous closing line to the very first 'Iron Man' film takes on new life today as Marvel is pleased to announce the signing of Robert Downey, Jr to reprise the role of the 'billionaire, genius, playboy, philanthropist'."
	"Under the two-picture agreement, Downey will star as Tony Stark/Iron Man in 'The Avengers 2' and 'The Avengers 3'.
	The sequel will start production on March 2014 and is being written and directed Joss Whedon.

Robert Downey Jr signs up for 'Avengers' sequels

TV actor Jamie Lomas is all set to join the cast of 'EastEnders'.
	The 33-year-old 'Hollyoaks' actor will play the character of Jake Stone, a charmer, who cannot resist his temptation towards women and is alcoholic, reported Sun online.
	"I am over the moon to be joining the cast of 'EastEnders'. I have admired the show for many years and I can't wait to start working with such a strong cast of actors," Lomas said.
	"Jake Stone is a great character to play and I'm really looking forward to getting my teeth stuck into the role," he added.

Jamie Lomas to join 'EastEnders'

For the first time on Indian television, audience will witness real police action in a new reality show 'Police Dial 100'.
	The show will cover every movement- from the very first call on emergency helpline number 100 to nabbing the perpetrator of the crime.
	"This is first of a kind show. When I was first approached with the idea, my first reaction was it's not possible, but now I am really proud that we are changing the regular trend. Our crew will go with the police on raids, accident relief, rescues and everything will be captured live," said Ajit Thakur, GM, Life Ok.
	'Police Dial 100' will begin with showing the Delhi police in action, and will air 26 episodes which will also involve police from other states.
	"We are working closely with the Delhi Police for this show and I am grateful for what they have done. We are not trying to change the outlook of people towards police, it is just a way to show that the real police is different from what they see in films, or any crime ...

Now real police action on TV

Troubled star Lindsay Lohan will not be permitted to transfer to another rehab until she completes her 90-days of court-ordered treatment at Cliffside in Malibu.
	The 26-year-old actress recently left the Betty Ford clinic in Rancho Mirage, California for Cliffside, reported Radar online.
	"Lindsay is receiving excellent treatment at Cliffside and responding well. She hasn't asked to go to another facility. She is happy with her current situation, and doesn't want to leave," a source said.
	"Anyway, neither the judge nor the prosecutor would sign off on another rehab move for Lindsay, if she requested. It was made clear that allowing her to leave Betty Ford for Cliffside would be a one-time occurrence," it added.
	However, Lindsay's father Michael Lohan wants her to transfer to a facility on the east coast, in order to be near her family.
	"She wants to be on the east coast because it's easier for family to see her," he said.
	Lindsay's mother Dina believes she will continue to ...

Lindsay Lohan prevented from changing rehab again

Pop star Jennifer Lopez was presented with the 2,500th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
 	The 43-year-old 'On The Floor' hitmaker was joined by her five-year-old twins, Max and Emme, boyfriend Casper Smart, 'Monster-in-Law' co-star Jane Fonda and music collaborator Pitbull as her star was unveiled in recognition of her musical accomplishments, reported E! online.
	An emotional Lopez, who was dressed in a Dior dress and Brian Atwood shoes,  paid tribute to her fans, saying, "I love you, thank you so much for going on this journey with me. This landmark moment inspires me to work harder and dream bigger for all that is the future. I hope you feel as I do that it was all worth it, and I hope that I have touched your hearts even in a small way.
	"I really am overwhelmed. This all feels, I don't know, kind of surreal, but so real. It's awesome," she added.
	Fonda also praised Lopez's hard work and talent.
	"She should have an entire block of stars. In my opinion, she's only scratched ...

Jennifer Lopez gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Pop star Britney Spears has joined the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Lady Gaga, and Gisele Bundchen, to profess her love of yoga.
	The 31-year-old singer says that the practice keeps her body and mind healthy, giving her a toned figure while also helping her to cope with anxiety, reported Huffington Post.
	"I love my yoga. I'm doing a lot of yoga right now. It's like my go-to between all anxiety and everything," Spears said.
	On the cover of this month's issue of Shape magazine, Spears shows off her yoga-toned body and shares an exclusive yoga routine. But the singer said that she didn't always love the practice.
	"The first time I did yoga I didn't like it at all. I think the key is finding a good teacher, someone you kind of connect with and if you do find that person then it doesn't feel like you're bored or impatient because I've been in tons of classes where I'm so over it and I can't deal and want it to end, but I think if you find the right instructor, it does wonders for your ...

Britney Spears' love for yoga

In his first two films, Arjun Kapoor played gun-toting characters but the actor is happy to finally get to be a regular, romantic guy on-screen in his upcoming film "2 States".
	Based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Chetan Bhagat, the film is produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and directed by Abhishek Varman.
	It is a story about two people from different states of India, who fall in love and how they convince their parents to accept them.
	"I relate to the character a lot. He is a lot like me in that sense. The characters I played in 'Ishaqzaade' and 'Aurangzeb' were not regular. Guns were always around my characters. This time I have cakes and flowers around. Living the college life, working in a bank, travelling across India to woo my girl in love," Arjun told PTI in an interview.
	The actor, who plays Krish Malhotra, has cropped his hair short and will also sport light stubble to complete his look for the film.
	"I am excited about the look. I will be seen as a boy 

'2 States' character a lot like me: Arjun Kapoor

"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill has become a grandfather after his daughter Elena recently gave birth to a little boy.
	The 65-year-old actor says his make-up artist wife Noriko Watanabe is delighted with the newest addition to their family, reported Contactmusic.
	"I have recently had a new grandson. I say this almost as if it were a personal achievement, but grandchildren in truth are thrust upon you whether you like it or not. He seems a perfectly agreeable sort of chap, as babies go. He's a quiet baby, and quietness is highly regarded in people that small. And in fact I admire it wherever I find it," Neill wrote in his column for a newspaper.
	"This boy's grandmothers are in a complete lather over him, and are quite incapable of keeping their hands off the little tyke. I'm not big on baby cuddling as it happens... Anyway, this boy seems to be universally thought of as winsome.
	"I have no idea about that, but I do like his general quietness. We sit and look at each other in ...

Sam Neill becomes grandfather

Embattled British pop star Tulisa Contostavlos has reportedly reunited with her group N-Dubz after she was photographed posing with her bandmates.
	The group went on hiatus in 2011 to allow Contostavlos, along with rappers Dappy and Fazer, to launch solo careers, but they are now said to be planning a comeback, reported Contactmusic.
	The photograph was taken by Contostavlos' personal assistant and has sparked rumours the band is working on new music.
	Contostavlos has endured a tough time during her hiatus from N-Dubz. Her solo career was branded a flop after her album limped into the UK charts at number 35, and she was dropped from her role as a judge on Britain's 'The X Factor'.
	The star has also been embroiled in a police investigation and charged with supplying drugs following an undercover sting operation by a UK newspaper.
	Her bandmate and cousin Dappy has also been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Earlier this year, he was convicted of assault stemming from a ...

Tulisa Contostavlos reunites with N-Dubz?

Angelina Jolie visited refugees at the Jordan border recently.
	The 38-year-old actress, who had undergone double mastectomy earlier this year, was photographed crouched down listening to stories from refugees and taking notes, reported Us magazine.
	On UNCHR's website she wrote the purpose of her visit.
	"To show support for Syria's refugees, to call on the world to address their plight, and to better understand needs in Jordan and other countries in the region most directly affected by this devastating conflict.
	"The international response to this crisis falls short of the vast scale of this human tragedy. Much more humanitarian aid is needed, and above all, a political settlement to this conflict must be found," the website read.
	Jolie traveled solo on the trip as her fiance Brad Pitt is busy promoting his new film 'World War Z'.

Angelina Jolie visits Syrian refugees in Jordan

Comedienne Rosie O'Donnell cancelled her appearance at the premiere of her friend Madonna's tour documentary after suffering a health scare.
	The funnywoman was due to join her 'A League of Their Own' co-star onstage for a question-and-answer session at the Paris Theatre in Manhattan ahead of a screening of new concert movie Madonna: The MDNA Tour, reported New York Post.
	However, O'Donnell pulled out at the last minute after receiving a phone call from doctors, leaving Madonna to host the event on her own.
	O'Donnell's spokesperson said, "Rosie had a suspicious Cat (computer assisted tomography) scan (that had to be) checked out," and adds that the star was "given a clean bill of health" on Wednesday morning."
	The funnywoman has not released any further information about her scare. The 51-year-old suffered a heart attack last August and subsequently lost 12 pounds after revamping her diet.

Rosie O'Donnell pulls out of Madonna's documentary screening

Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana announced that they created exclusive outfits for Bruno Mars' upcoming 'Moonshine Jungle' World Tour.
	During the tour, Mars will wear a series of black tuxedos and the designer's iconic white shirts. Fans can also see the 27-year-old crooner in a bright red suit matched with an ocelot-printed shirt, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"Bruno's style and music are so eclectic. We have taken inspiration directly from his work to create looks that were at the same time in line with his very personal taste as well as with the DNA of Dolce&Gabbana.
	"With time, we have managed to establish with a him a relationship of absolute faith in each other and mutual trust, that allows us to create and work together in an atmosphere of complete harmony," the designers said in a statement.
	Mars is set to kick off his world tour in Washington DC on June 22.

Bruno Mars to wear Dolce and Gabbana-designed outfits

Superstar George Clooney's girlfriend Stacy Keibler has revealed that she lost weight by following a strict diet.
	The 33-year-old model, who is dating superstar George Clooney, said she lost weight unintentionally without any work out, reported Contactmusic.
	"I actually took some time off from working out just to see how my body reacted to certain foods by eliminating them out of my diet. I did no gluten, no soy, no dairy, I did no sugar. I was eating protein and vegetables.
	"I felt amazing. I really do believe you are what you eat. When I was on it, I actually lost weight and that was without working out. So that was part of the experiment I wanted to do, was to see how my body my reacted," she said.

Stacy Keibler followed strict diet to loose weight

Model Katie Price admits her fourth pregnancy has been her worst.
	Price, 35, who is expecting a baby with third husband Kieran Hayler, said she is going through a lot of problems, reported Sun online.
	"It's the worst pregnancy I've had. I've just had lots of problems with being anaemic, low platelets, I'm a lot heavier than I was before, but it's the fourth one so I know what to expect," she said.
	Price, who already has three children, Harvey, Junior and Princess, recently launched her new romance novel 'He's The One'.
	In October, the brunette will follow this up with the release of her latest autobiography which she revealed will be her 50th book.
	"I've kept out of the press, believe it or not, for the past three years. I haven't done any interviews, although it looks like I'm in the press all the time, I actually haven't, I've taken that decision not to be. I suppose it's my right of reply, basically.

My fourth pregnancy has been the worst: Katie Price

"The Man in the Iron Mask" star Jeremy Irons was the toast of the Taormina Film Fest in Italy as he picked up a top prize and was hailed by organisers as one of the world's best actors.
	The 64-year-old actor arrived at the film festival in Sicily to unveil "Trashed", a documentary about the world's waste problems which he produced and starred in, reported Daily Star.
	He attended a screening and hosted a discussion for students and journalists, before being handed the Taormina Arte prize during a ceremony at the packed Teatro Antico venue.
	Festival artistic director Mario Sesti called Irons "one of the greatest living actors" as he presented him with the award.
	"I'll keep this short, because I have learned tonight that there is nothing more dangerous than a man, a stage, and a microphone," Irons said.
	The 59th annual event was struck by tragedy when it emerged 'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini, who was due to be honoured with a prize at the closing ceremony of Taormina, died in 

Jeremy Irons honoured at Taormina Festival

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie says the Syrian civil war is the world's most acute humanitarian crisis and is calling on world leaders to make diplomatic efforts to end it succeed.
	Jolie spoke at Jordan's largest camp for Syrian refugees today, which she visited as special envoy for the United Nations refugee agency.
	"I appeal to the world leaders - please, set aside your differences, unite to end the violence, and make diplomacy succeed," she said, drawing attention to the UN's World Refugee Day.
	Jordan hosts more than half a million displaced Syrians including 185,000 in Zaatari camp, which Jolie visited along with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres and Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Jolie urges leaders to make Syria diplomacy work

US President Barack Obama repeatedly called British finance minister George Osborne "Jeffrey" at the G8 summit, media reported today.
	The US president said three times that he agreed fully with "Jeffrey" during his presentation on G8 host Britain's plans to crack down on tax avoidance, leaving Osborne red-faced.
	Realising his blunder afterwards, Obama joked that he had mistaken Britain's chancellor for the US soul singer Jeffrey Osborne, The Sun and the Financial Times reported.
	"I'm sorry, man. I must have confused you with my favourite R and B singer," Obama was quoted as saying.
	The chancellor, 42, bears little resemblance to Jeffrey Osborne, a 65-year-old African-American hit singer-songwriter known for his 1982 classic "On the Wings of Love".
	Jeffrey Osborne told Sky News television: "I was really delighted actually. I was really not aware that (Obama) was that much of a fan that he would call the chancellor Jeffrey Osborne.
	"Tell the chancellor when I come over I will have 

Obama confuses British finance minister with soul singer

A friend of James Gandolfini says the actor was discovered by a family member after he suffered an apparent heart attack in his hotel room in Rome.
	Michael Kobold, who described himself as a close family friend, read a short statement to reporters today and said little more about the circumstances of Gandolfini's fatal attack.
	He did not say who discovered Gandolfini, but NBC quoted Antonio D'amore, manager of the Boscolo Excedra hotel, as saying it was Gandolfini's 13-year-old son, Michael.
	Gandolfini, star of "The Sopranos," was pronounced dead of cardiac arrest at a Rome hospital late last night.
	Gandolfini had appeared in advertisements for Kobold's company, Kobold Watches.
	Gandolfini was pronounced dead at 11 pm (2100 GMT; 5 pm EDT) yesterday in Rome after being taken by ambulance to the Policlinic Umberto I hospital. Dr Claudio Modini, head of the hospital emergency room, said Gandolfini arrived at the hospital at 10:40 pm (2040 GMT; 4:40 p.M. EDT) and was pronounced dead ..

Friend: stricken Gandolfini found by family member

Dancing diva Sridevi is all set to match steps with ace choreographer Prabhudeva at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau this July.
	Sridevi, 49, will make her comeback on stage as a performer after many years and will groove on some of her hit numbers including 'Hawa Hawai', 'Na Jane Kahan Se Ayi Hai', English Vinglish' among others from her three decades long career.
	The performance is being choreographed by Prabhudeva, who will will set the stage ablaze by showcasing some of his signature moves from 'Muqabala' and many others.
	The 14th edition of the Videocon DDB IIFA Weekend will be held in Macau from July 4.
	The event is travelling to Macau for a second time after 2009.

Sridevi to match steps with Prabhudeva at IIFA 2013

Actor Sunil Shetty is happy to see the trend of action cinema making a comeback in Bollywood and says he would like to associate himself with these kind of films.
	Sunil, 51, who was behind hits like 'Mohra', 'Border' and 'LOC Kargil' among others, credited action films for his successful two decades career in the industry.
	"I credit action films for whatever I achieved today. It gave me a recognition in Bollywood. I like action films over romantic ones. I will continue doing action films in the near future," said Sunil during the promotion of his upcoming film 'Enemmy' here at an event.
	Directed by Ashu Trikha, the action-thriller stars Mithun Chakraborty, his son Mahakshay, Kay Kay Menon, Johnny Lever, Mahesh Manjrekar and Yuvika Chaudhary in prominent roles.
	'Enemmy' will hit thaeatres tomorrow.

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