Superstar George Clooney has shot down rumours suggesting he is cheating on his girlfriend Stacy Keibler.
	Recent reports suggested that the "Ocean's Eleven" star had been spotted cozying up to a former flame, Croatian model Monika Jakisic, in London, while the former wrestler was in Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix.
	"They seemed to be having a great old time together. He didn't seem to care who saw them. He was being openly affectionate," a source had said.
	However Clooney had cleared the air saying, "The story is made up. I wasn't holding anybody's hand. Stop trying to sell magazines by creating scandal that isn't there."
	Clooney, who is on location in the UK filming "The Monuments Men", was previously linked to Jakisic in 2007. He has been dating Keibler since July, 2011.

George Clooney slams cheating speculation

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Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to return to bodybuilding in new TV series 'Pump', set in the 70s and based around a gym in California's Venice Beach.
	The 65-year-old former politician has sold the rights for the TV series to US cable network Showtime, the Hollywood Reporter said.
	An hour-long drama is being made into a pilot, set in 1970s Venice Beach, California, tracing the origins of the present-day fitness industry and culture of body worship to one gym called Pump.
	If the series gets the go-ahead, Schwarzenegger is planned to become a recurring character.
	Executive producer Eric Tannenbaum said he was excited when the idea was brought to him by writer Michael Konyves.
	"We loved it, but I said the only way you can really tell this story is if we can get Arnold involved. The birth of the fitness/bodybuilding revolution can literally be traced back to the days when Arnold arrived in the US," Tannenbaum said.
	Schwarzenegger started weight training aged 15 ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger to star in new TV show

Actress Glenn Close is in final negotiation to land a major role in "Guardians of the Galaxy".
	The 'Albert Nobbs' star is expected to portray the head the Nova Corps in the James Gunn project, which also stars Zoe Saldana and Chris Pratt.
	While director James Gunn likely gets 66-year-old Close attached to his film, John C Reilly still considers Gunn's offer.
	As previously reported, the "Wreck-It-Ralph" actor has been approached to play Rhomann Dey. A former leader of the Nova Corps in the comics, the role in the feature is more of a human liaison for the Guardians.
	The studio reportedly also prepares another agent who will help Dey along the way, with Hugh Laurie, Alan Rickman and Ken Watanabe as the contenders for the role.
	Pratt will headline the sci-fi flick as Star-Lord and Saldana co-stars in it as Gamora. Joining them are Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, Michael Rooker as Zatoan-tribe Yondu and Lee Pace, who is predicted to take on the role of Ronan the Accuser.
	Actors 

Glenn Close to star in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Actress Kerry Washington had to steer clear of Twitter and Facebook after speaking at the Democratic National Convention last year in support of President Barack Obama because Republican fans of her TV series 'Scandal' wanted her dead.
	The 36-year-old, who has never backed down from her political beliefs, found some of the backlash from her DNC appearance a little hard to stomach, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	"Our show has a very active life on Twitter and Facebook, but I couldn't go near any of it because there were threats to my life, sexism and racism. It was shocking that me speaking at a convention incited all this anger. Thank God for block on Twitter!
	"People were disagreeing with my views, which I totally think is great. I would never block somebody for disagreeing with me. But the threats to my life... That's not so good.

Kerry Washington received death threats after Obama speech

Tributes poured in today for award-winning US fantasy and science-fiction writer Jack Vance, after he died at home in California aged 96.
	"Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen were among those praising the author, notable for the "Dying Earth" series set in a decaying future world.
	"Vance's 'Dying Earth' ranks with (Robert E.) Howard's Hyborian Age and (JRR) Tolkien's Middle Earth as one of the all-time great fantasy settings," Martin, whose novels were turned into the medieval-fantasy TV drama "Games of Thrones."
	"He had a huge influence on me and my work, and for the past fifty-some years has ranked among my very favourite writers," he wrote.
	Vance died on Sunday at his home in California, according to a statement on his website, which described him as "generous, large-hearted, rugged, congenial, hard-working, optimistic and unpretentious."
	Critics described much of his output as literary pulp, but honors he won during a long career ...

US sci-fi author Jack Vance dies, aged 96

Actor Amitabh Bachchan said that he was shocked by the demise of filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh and claimed they were to do a film together.
	"I have no words for the grief which I am feeling today. The country has lost a great artist," Bachchan told reporters here at an event.
	Ghosh directed Bachchan in his first English language film 'The Last Lear'.
	"We had spoken on the phone a few days back about a film which we wanted to make together," he said.
	The 12-time national award winning filmmaker passed away following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Kolkata today morning.

Amitabh Bachchan and Rituparno Ghosh were to do a film

Bollywood choreographer Oscar Unger, of the 'Vijay-Oscar' duo, today died at a local hospital.
     Actor and vice-president of Cine and TV Artists Association Gajendra Chouhan said Oscar, 75, died of brain hemorrhage.
     He is survived by his wife.
     Vijay-Oscar had choreographed for several films in 1970s and 1980s, including Lahu Ke Do Rang (1980) and Kasam Paida Karnewali Ki (1984).

Bollywood choreographer Oscar dead

Actress Vidya Balan today said she was to do a film with the acclaimed director Rituparno Ghosh who died in Kolkata.
     "It is shocking because he was young. I can't believe he is no more. I did call up a few people to check if the news was true. He has left behind beautiful films. After 'Parineeta' we were to do a film together....We were in talks," Vidya said here.

Vidya Balan was to do a film with Rituparno Ghosh

Calling him a 'great genius', 'torchbearer of new wave Bengali cinema' and 'true artist', Bollywood and the Bengali film industry today mourned the sudden demise of director-actor Rituparno Ghosh.
	Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who gave memorable performances in Ghosh's 'Chokher Bali' and 'Raincoat', said she was shocked to hear the news of his death.
	"I am shocked and deeply sadden by this news. I just can't believe it. May his soul rest in peace," Aishwarya said in a statement.
	Fondly called 'Rituda', his films gave a new wave to the Bengali film industry. His films glorified women, their inner feelings, passion and sufferings.
	Abhishek Bachchan, who worked with Ghosh in 2005 film 'Antarmahal', posted, "Absolutely shocked with the news of the passing of Ritu da. A dear friend and a great director and a wonderful, wonderful human. RIP Rituda."
	Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee said his death left a void in the industry.
	"He was a great genius and the void left after his death .

Rituparno Ghosh's sudden death comes as 'shock' for industry

Maverick filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh was the only director to have worked individually with the whole Bachchan clan.
	"Just realised that Ritu da (Ghosh) was the only director that all my family have worked with individually," Abhishek posted on Twitter after knowing about Ghosh's death following a cardiac arrest at his south Kolkata residence.
	Ghosh directed megastar Amitabh Bachchan in his first English language film 'The Last Lear' while his wife Jaya Bachchan has worked with Ghosh in yet-to-be-released film 'Sunglass'.
	Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was also part of Ghosh's opulent drama 'Chokher Bali' and poignant love story 'Raincoat', alongside Ajay Devgn, whereas her husband Abhishek forayed into Bengali films with the late director's 2005 film 'Antarmahal'.
	Condoling the death of the stellar filmmaker, Abhishek said, "Absolutely shocked with the news of the passing of Ritu da. A dear friend and a great director and a wonderful, wonderful human. RIP Rituda.
	"Had the honour of ...

Bachchan family's connection with Rituparno Ghosh

'Superman - Man of Steel' star Henry Cavill was a fat child in school and was nicknamed as "fat Cavill" by his fellow students.
	The 30-year-old actor said he was targeted in his boarding school for his chubby features, reported Ace showbiz.
	"I was fat. I was Fat Cavill," Cavill was quoted saying in Details magazine.
	Cavill said he did not have many friends in school and missed home badly.
	"I bawled on the phone to my mom four times a day. I became an easy target," he added.
	However, he tried to make friends by performing in several school plays a year. He loved being involved in plays and wanted to keep acting, but his father disapproved.
	Cavill's life changed when a casting agent went to his school in search for an actor for "The Count of Monte Cristo". The 17-year-old Cavill passed the audition and got his father's approval.

Henry Cavill was called 'fat Cavill' in school

'How I Met Your Mother' star Neil Patrick Harris is set to return as a host on Emmy Awards this year.
	The 39-year-old will be back at the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards after anchoring the show in 2009, reported Aceshowbiz. Harris is also hosting the 67th Tony Awards this year.
	"I couldn't be more honoured and excited to be hosting this year's Emmy Awards. And what perfect timing - I'll just do the exact same script I'm about to use for the Tonys," Harris said.
	"Neil is the quintessential host-engaging, entertaining and a true showman-with a passion for celebrating the medium we all love," said Nina Tassler, CBS Entertainment president.
	"Four years ago, Neil was an amazing Emmy host and we are excited to have him back," added Bruce Rosenblum TV Academy chairman and CEO.
	Harris got rave reviews for his hosting stint at the Emmys in 2009. The actor who plays Barney Stinson in 'How I Met Your Mother' has won three Emmy Awards himself.
	This year's Emmy awards will be held on ...

Neil Patrick Harris to make a comeback on Emmy Awards

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper boyfriend Kanye West are spending a hefty amount on an exclusive birthing suite, a personal photographer to capture their child's first moments and baby products.
	The total cost of the child birth is estimated at a whopping USD 1 million, reported Contactmusic.
	The 32-year-old 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star would deliver her first child in a USD 4,000 per day deluxe birthing suite at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre.
	Kardashian's maternity suite features a full-size bath tub, two beds, a flat-screen TV, as well as a separate sitting room with a sofa and a dining table, that will be decorated with dozens of white roses.
	"This is not going to be just any delivery, even by celebrity standards. Kim has already spent tens of thousands of dollars to make sure things go down without a glitch. Kim had no intention of wearing a plain old hospital gown that's been worn by other women," a source said.
	The couple are splashing out USD 

Kim Kardashian child birth to cost USD 1 million!

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift believes her third fragrance, 'Taylor by Taylor Swift', is a reflection of her personality and taste.
	The 23-year-old said her latest range is more grown-up than her previous offerings, reported Contactmusic.
	"It's a mix of a lot of things it's sweet, it's sophisticated, it draws you in. It's really my way of translating classic, yet modern, into a perfume.
	"My first two fragrances were more about fairy tales, but this fragrance is more about my own style, so I wanted the name to be more personal," Swift said.
	The singer has personalised her new scent's glass bottle with a ring of pearls, her favourite jewellery, around the neck.
	"Pearls are the one fashion accessory that never seems to go out of style. I keep a strand in my purse, and throw them on whenever I need to dress up my outfit. I hope that wearing this fragrance makes fans feel that any look can be classic and chic," she said.
	Swift's earlier perfumes were titled 'Wonderstruck' and ...

Taylor Swift to launch new fragrance

Actress Mandira Bedi, who is back on the small screen after a gap of nine years with the Indian adaptation of American drama series '24', is essaying the role of a government agent on the show.
	The Hindi version, which has borrowed the same name is written by Rensil D'Silva, directed by Abhinay Deo and produced by Anil Kapoor. It will premiere in August.
	"I play a government agent in '24'. I have shot for ten days and will be shooting my part for another 45 days over four months. It has been a great experience. I am doing fiction after nine years," Mandira said in an interview here.
	"I chose '24' because I was excited, I have seen the international format, and I wanted to work with Abhinav. I have watched five seasons. I am playing the Nina Myers character. Tisca Chopra and actress Anita Raj play the other characters," she said.
	Nina Myers is a fictional character on the American show, played by Sarah Clarke.
	Earlier, Mandira has acted in television serials like 'Shanti' and ...

Mandira plays government agent in Anil Kapoor's '24'

Pop diva Madonna has sold her New York penthouse for a loss to a US-based Indian business tycoon Deepak Narula.
	Madonna had purchased the six-bedroom Harperley Hall home in Manhattan's Upper West Side in 2009 for a reported USD 32.5 million and spent millions more renovating the apartment, reported New York Post.
	She recently lowered the price to just under USD 20 million as she struggled to attract potential buyers for the property when she listed it in November (12).
	However, the 'Material Girl' has since agreed to hand over the keys to Narula, who allegedly scored the property for "considerably less" than the asking price.
	The place comes with views over Central Park, a library and an eat-in kitchen, as well as interior decoration by Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone.

Indian tycoon buys Madonna's penthouse

Filmmaker Onir feels that actor-director Rituparno Ghosh's demise will be a huge loss for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
	Ghosh was known for his cross-dressing style and fascination for jewellery and make-up. He was also one of the ardent supporters of the LGBT community.
	"His passing away will be a big loss not only to lovers of cinema and art, but a huge loss to the LGBT community," tweeted Onir, who is a self-confessed gay.
	"Will be leaving Kolkata in a bit. Next time I come here there will one one warm soul missing," he added.
	Ghosh, man behind films like "Chokher Bali", "Antarmahal" and "Dosar" died today following a cardiac arrest. He was 49.

Rituparno's passing away a great loss to LGBT community: Onir

Acclaimed filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh, who charted a new wave in Bengali cinema with his thought provoking films and captured the imagination of the audience with works like 'Chitrangada', died here today after a cardiac arrest, leaving the film world and his admirers stunned.
	He was 49.
	Winner of 12 national and some international awards, Ghosh was suffering from pancreatitis and died of heart attack at 7.30 am, his family said.
  	Ghosh began his remarkable journey by directing a children's film "Hirer Angti" in 1994, which won him an instant recognition. His very next film 'Unishe April' won the national award in 1995.
      His other award-winning films include 'Dahan', 'Asukh', 'Chokher Bali', 'Raincoat', 'Bariwali', 'Antarmahal', 'Noukadubi', 'Abohoman', 'Chitrangada' and Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'The Last Lear'.
     As an actor, his path breaking role of a transgender in 'Chitrangada' portrayed the plight of a section of people which had remained neglected in society.
      ...

Renowned Filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh passes away

Credited for ushering in a new wave in Bengali cinema by his trailblazing films like 'Unishe April' and 'Dahan', director-turned-actor Rituparno Ghosh was known for glorifying women besides exploring the touchy subject of same sex relationships.
	As someone who had a different take on sexuality, life, filmmaking and equally adaptive to the trends and changes of contemporary filmmakers, Ghosh blazed the turf of Bengali film industry with his works.
	Ghosh played an important role in the revival of the film industry post the nineties with his arty and sensitive films like 'Unishe April', 'Dahan', 'Chokher Bali', which were not essentially melodramatic.
	A self-confessed Satyajit Ray fan, Ghosh's films glorified women, their inner feelings, passion and sufferings. The filmmaker also explored same sex relationship in his last release 'Chitrangada'.
	Fondly known as Ritu da, Ghosh was never apologetic about his cross-dressing or his sexuality and in Kaushik Ganguly's 'Arekti Premer Galpo' .

Rituparno Ghosh- Trailblazer of new wave Bengali cinema

Actress Cameron Diaz has reportedly been spending time with billionaire Elon Musk after the pair hit it off when she bought a car from his company Tesla Motors.
	The 'Charlies Angels' star has been spending time with the 41-year-old Tesla Motors CEO and the pair are said to be getting on very well, according to the New York Post newspaper.
	Diaz first met Musk after she bought an energy friendly sports car, a Tesla Model S EV, from his company earlier this year and the pair have been getting on so well he has been travelling from Tesla's headquarters in Palo Alto to Los Angeles, California, on a regularly basis to see her.
	"Elon thinks Cameron is gorgeous. He personally sold her a Tesla earlier this year and they were flirting up a storm the whole time," a source said.

Cameron Diaz dating billionaire Elon Musk?

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian's baby's sex will aired on this weekend's premiere of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' season 8.
	This is 31-year-old's first child with rapper boyfriend Kanye West.
	Speaking on the 'Today' show, Kim's sister Khloe teased, "This Sunday we are going to reveal it on the show. You'll find out the sex of Kim's baby on the show."
	Khloe was quizzed further by hosts Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie, who suggested the baby shower invite looks perfect for a baby girl.
	The custom-made invitation - which was sent out to the likes of Beyonce and Fergie - is a white music box which plays a lullaby version of West's track 'Hey Mama' as a plastic ballerina dances.

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