Actresses Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson and Vanessa Hudgens, who star together as bikini-clad partiers in upcoming movie "Spring Breakers", accepted the movie offer happily, says director.
	Director Harmony Korine said the girls agreed for the roles as soon as they heard it and he did not have convince them, reported Sun Online.
	"I didn't have to do any convincing or hustling. They were ready for it since the beginning and it never seemed there was much career strategising. I have a body of work. People can see what I'm trying to do and the places I try to go," he said.

Gomez, Benson, Hudgens happy to be in 'Spring Breakers'

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'Arrow' star Stephen Amell has been approached to play Christian Grey in a movie adaptation of EL James' bestselling erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
	Just a week after movie executives were forced to dismiss rumours suggesting Emma Watson had been cast as student Anastasia Steele, all eyes are now on the Canadian star after he recently said in a Facebook chat with fans that he has been involved in talks about the role of masochistic billionaire Grey, reported Daily Star.
	"I get questions about Christian Grey all the time. That project is a long way off. I know this because I had a meeting about it. A long way off. I mean, not that long. But not close," he said.
	Ian Somerhalder is considered a fan favourite to land the role, but he has so far refused to speculate about the Grey film.
	Watson's apparent casting hit blogs and gossip sites a week ago when anonymous hackers leaked stolen documents from a German film studio.
	Among them were letters that appeared to confirm the 'Harry .

Stephen Amell in talks to star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

Bhangra singer Daler Mehndi, who performed at the closing of the three-day Bihar Diwas celebrations here, says he is proud to be born in Patna.
	"I am proud that I'm from Patna Sahib (Patna City). It is only your love that has given us this opportunity to perform back in my hometown," Mehndi told a crowd while performing last night.
	Born in Patna City (now Patna Sahib), the 45-year-old rose from the bylanes of the Patna Sahib gurudwara to become a performer of international stature.
	"I come from the bylanes of Harmandir Gali and Gurudwara Gali in the Patna Sahib, the holy birthplace of Sri Guru Govind Singhji, I have now reached this level. But, I do not consider myself a celebrity or a star. All my learning of raag and taal took place here in Patna," the singer said.
	Sporting a pink turban and a black robe, Mehndi brought the curtains down to the three-day extravaganza by belting out his 90s chartbusters. He also mixed famous Bollywood numbers with old popular Bhojpuri ...

I'm proud to be from Bihar: Daler Mehndi

Indian origin R&B star Arjun has released a mashup of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's famous track 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' with pop star Nicki Minaj's 'Super Bass'.
	Arjun's reworking of the "Dil Se" track precedes the UK singer's debut full single release. The original song was composed by Oscar winner AR Rahman, reported Digital Spy.
	"My first official mainstream single is coming out next month. In the meantime I have a brand new Hindi remix coming out tomorrow," he said.
	Arjun has seen widespread YouTube success with his R&B remixes of Indian film tracks 'Why This Kolaveri Di', 'Kabhi Kabhi', 'Chammak Challo' and 'Teri Meri'.
	The performer recently toured Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand.

Indian origin R&B artist releases SRK, Nicki Minaj mashup

Former 'Baywatch' star Pamela Anderson has put her three-bedroom home on the market for USD 7.7 million.
	The 45-year-old actress has owned the property since 2000, and she has spent a small fortune turning it into an eco-home, adding sustainable teak decor and solar panels, reported Contactmusic.
	If the house goes for the current market price, Anderson will make huge profit, as she had reportedly paid USD 1.8 million for the place 13 years ago.
	The Malibu Colony property was designed by architect Philip Vertoch in the late 1950s.
	Anderson previously put the place up for rent in 2011 for USD 75,000-a-month and she placed it on available for lease in 2012.
	Last week, Anderson posted photos of the home on her Twitter page in a bid to speed up the sale.

Pamela Anderson's Malibu home on sale

Superstar Russell Crowe has teamed up with rock band "The Pretenders" member Chrissie Hynde on a new single and video.
	The odd couple has joined forces on the song 'Never Be Alone Again' and shot their parts for the promo separately in their adopted homes, reported Contactmusic.
	Crowe, 28, performs his parts around a campfire on what appears to be his ranch in Australia, while Hynde walks the busy streets of London.
	Launching the video on Youtube over the weekend, Crowe tweeted, "Chrissy Hynde is so cool.

Russell Crowe teams up with Chrissie Hynde for new song

'Gossip Girl' actress Blake Lively is reportedly lined up to play Freddie Mercury's former girlfriend Mary Austin in the upcoming biopic.
	Actor Sacha Baron Cohen will portray Mercury in the film about the rock star's life and career, while Tom Hooper is rumoured to be helming the project, reported Digital Spy.
	Mercury had a long-term relationship with Austin in the early 1970s after being introduced by Queen's Brian May. The couple lived together for several years until Mercury had an affair with a male American record executive at Elektra Records.
	However, the pair remained very close friends until the singer's death in 1991.
	Mercury said of Austin in 1985, "All my lovers asked me why they couldn't replace Mary Austin, but it's simply impossible. The only friend I've got is Mary and I don't want anybody else. To me, she was my common-law wife. To me, it was a marriage. We believe in each other, that's enough for me."
	Cohen is said to be taking singing lessons in order to perform 

Blake Lively to play Freddie Mercury's girlfriend in new movie

Former rock rivals Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn have put their differences behind them and performed together at a charity concert.
	Ex-Oasis star Gallagher had a long-running war-of-words with Blur in the 1990s but he buried the hatchet with the group's singer Albarn after a chance meeting in 2011 - and now they have teamed up musically, reported Daily Star.
	The pair was on the bill for one of the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs, which Gallagher stepped up to curate this year as a favour to organiser Roger Daltrey.
	They thrilled fans by stepping onto the stage together at London's Royal Albert Hall. They performed a rendition of Blur's hit track 'Tender', along with the band's guitarist Graham Coxon and rock veteran Paul Weller.
	Albarn had earlier performed with Coxon, while Gallagher went on to stage and sang songs by Oasis and his new band, High Flying Birds.

Former rivals Noel Gallagher, Damon Albarn perform together

Actor Stephen Fry has sought medical attention for a spider bite.
	The 55-year-old St Trinian's star sustained the injury earlier this week and he is now on a 10-day course of antibiotics to treat the ailment.
	In a series of posts on his Twitter page before his doctor's appointment, Fry wrote, "Bite mark now hot and huge. Shall have my spider bite looked at it in case it's a Brown Recluse spider and I get necrosis and ulceration."
	Returning to the site after the consultation, the star posted, "Heavens: antihistamine cream, hydro cortisone and a ten day course of antibiotics - all for a little nip from an incy wincy spider (sic).

Stephen Fry seeks medical advice for spider bite

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's magnum opus 'Gangs of Wasseypur' I and II has been selected to be screened at the 37th Hong Kong International Film festival.
	The films, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Reemma Sen had its world premiere at the 65th Cannes Film Festival last year, and now they have been chosen for the Gala Presentation at HKIFF
	'Gulabi Gang' directed by Nishtha Jain will also compete in the documentary section.
	The documentary traces a group of women in pink saris fighting against gender violence, corruption and for the rights of poor and Dalits.
	'Gulabi Gang' is pitted against films like Joshua Oppenheimer's 'The Act of Killing', Ikeya Kaoru's 'Roots', Delphine Lanson's 'Father's Birth', Alex Gibney's 'Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God', Christian Rosta and Claus Strigel's 'Redemption Impossible'.
	Apart from 'Gulabi Gang' and 'Gangs of Wasseypur', other films selected from India are - 'The Cloud-Capped Star', 'Celluloid Man', ..

'Gangs of Wasseypur' to be screened at Hong Kong Film Festival

Director Guy Ritchie has reportedly sold his pub here.
	The 'Sherlock Holmes' helmer purchased The Punch Bowl in the city's posh Mayfair district in 2008 and transformed the traditional bar into a celebrity hotspot.
	But Ritchie and his co-proprietors were ordered to scale down their private parties following noise complaints from furious neighbours, reported Contactmusic.
	Ritchie has now sold the venue to businessman Alexander Langlands Pearse.
	"They (the old owners) were determined that the new people wouldn't change its DNA," a source said.
	Ritchie shares the property with his fiancee Jacqui Ainsley and their two children, Rafael, 18 months, and a daughter, who was born in November last year.
	The director is also father to sons Rocco, 12, and David, seven, with his ex-wife Madonna.

Guy Ritchie sells London pub

Veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award 2012 at the 5th edition of Nashik International Film Festival (NIFF) here.
	Noted producer-director Kiran Shantaram gave the award to Manoj Kumar at a city hall last night, on the concluding day of the film festival.
	Manoj Kumar, known for his superhit films famous for their patriotic flavour - like 'Upkar', 'Purab aur  Paschim', 'Shor' and 'Kranti', received the award consisting of Rs one lakh cash, a memento and a citation.
	While accepting the award, Kumar expressed concern over the degrading quality of Hindi cinema in recent times.
	The father of the Indian cinema, late Dadasaheb Phalke, had produced films in Nashik but history experts have not given due importance to the city, he said.
	More than 200 short films and documentaries, a 15-minute documentary on noted social worker Anna Hazare, 10 feature films and movies from Australia and France were screened during the four-day festival.
	A fashion ...

Manoj Kumar gets lifetime achievement award at NIFF

'Skyfall' director Sam Mendes picked up three awards at the Jameson Empire Awards, including trophies for Best Director and Best Film.
	Mendes also picked up the Empire Inspiration prize at the star-studded Grosvenor House ceremony, reported Contactmusic.
	Helen Mirren also received the Empire Legend award just hours before her much-anticipated TV movie about music mogul Phil Spector aired in America.
	Meanwhile, Danny Boyle, who recently ruled himself out of the race to become Mendes' Bond movie successor, was presented with the Empire Outstanding Contribution honour, while Martin Freeman took home the Best Actor gong for his role in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey', which picked up the Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film.
	Jennifer Lawrence was named Best Actress for her portrayal of literary heroine Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games'.
	Daniel Radcliffe was named this year's Empire Hero and his spooky film 'The Woman In Black' won the award for Best Horror.

Sam Mendes wins big at Empire Awards

Actor Ashis Vidyarthi, who is playing the role of a police officer in the first celluloid depiction of the Delhi gangrape and the massive protests that followed, said his character symbolised the 'chalta hai' attitude of the administration.
	"Most rape cases in the country remained unsolved because of the 'chalta hai' attitude," Vidyarthi told reporters on the sets of 'Nirbhaya', the film based on the rape which grabbed international attention.
	"Nothing really changes. From people's representative to the lower level officer to the SP and DIG, people are scared to stir the system," Vidyarthi said.
	"As an important lead in the movie, my job is to turn people's sympathy toward the celluloid Nirbhaya into anger and outrage," he said.
	He said journalists from the real world were asked by director Milan Bhowmik to put uncomfortable questions to him as DGP, the role he plays in the film.
	Despite realising the gravity of the situation, all he is concerned about is saving his position even 

Film on Delhi rape slams casual mindset: Ashis Vidyarthi

Richard Attenborough, who directed Oscar winning film 'Gandhi', has been moved into a care home as he battles ill health.
	The 89-year-old is wheelchair-bound after a 2008 fall, and last year sold off the USD 18.4 million US home he shared in the UK capital with his wife Sheila Sim after deciding it was not "practical" to keep the mansion, reported Daily Mirror.
	Sim was moved to a care home after she diagnosed with senile dementia, and now Attenborough has joined her in the facility.
	"The family home has been sold and he has been at a care home with his wife since then," son Michael said.
	The Oscar-winning director and actor won starring roles for 50 years from 'Brighton Rock' in 1947 to 'Jurassic Park' in 1997.
	He won an array of awards, including eight Oscars for 'Gandhi'.

Richard Attenborough living in care home

Actor James McAvoy has spoken about filming the torture scenes in his new movie "Trance", saying the shots affected him tremendously.
	The Danny Boyle-directed film centres around crooked art auctioneer Simon (McAvoy), who has hidden a priceless painting but forgotten its location after suffering amnesia. A hypnotherapist then attempts to tease the truth out of his mind, reported Digital Spy.
	"It did affect me a little bit. The torture stuff got to me, actually. It never usually does. I'm usually fine with all that stuff, and love being covered in blood and having my face bashed in, but I felt quite bad about myself for a couple of days on this one.
	"It starts as an art heist like Thomas Crown Affair, but it's not really about that. It's noir-ish at times. There's an essential idea of crime, but it's not really about money. Rosario Dawson's character at one point behaves like a femme fatale, but it's not really the icy blonde that you know - it's a much more damaged and emotional ...

'Trance' torture scenes affected me: James McAvoy

A television show to find a new Spice Girl is reportedly in works after singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham is said to have refused to join the group on a tour.
	Beckham, also known as Posh Spice, has said she will never sing with the Spice Girls again. The remaining members of the band - Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Melanie Brown - have now begun talks with TV producers to create a reality show.
	The show, thought to be called 'Wannabe Spice', will be led by Halliwell. Any current or former singers can apply, as well as unknowns, reported Digital Spy.
	"Victoria will not be performing with the Spice Girls again. She has nothing but love and respect for all of the girls and the journey they went on together. Now though, her focus is firmly on her family and her fashion business.
	"The girls, particularly Geri, all think there is so much more that they can achieve, and they know that their fans still want to see them perform. In an ideal world Victoria .

Victoria quits Spice Girls, TV show to find replacement?

Pop star Cheryl Cole is reportedly planning to take an extended break from showbiz.
	The 29-year-old wants to "disappear from the limelight" for six months and won't be recording new material or rejoining 'The X Factor' in the UK or US, reported Digital Spy.
	The news comes following the announcement that Girls Aloud are splitting up after releasing their Greatest Hits and completing the 'Ten: The Hits Tour'.
	"Cheryl's a trouper when it comes to her work commitments and loves nothing more than making music and getting up on stage. But she feels now that she needs a break and an opportunity to recharge her batteries as she's barely had any time off.
	"She's in no rush to record a new album and has ruled out rejoining the X Factor panel. Instead she's going to go to America and spend time in LA with boyfriend Tre Holloway. She may even plan to do some travelling with him and spend time seeing the world.
	Cole tweeted yesterday that she is "gonna take some time now to rest".

Cheryl Cole plans break from showbiz

'Don't Hold Your Breath' hitmaker Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly asking for 1.5 million pounds to return to the judges panel on 'The X Factor'.
	The 34-year-old has asked the producers of the show for double the amount of money she earned from the last season of the show, reported by People magazine .
	"Simon Cowell has made Nicole an offer, but she knows the money she wants and it's double what she got last year. She knows that she was the star of the show last year and therefore thinks she should be paid appropriately.
	"Last year it was all so rushed, she was a last-minute replacement for Kelly Rowland, so she couldn't negotiate properly. She knows that she is the judge that people are still talking about," a source said.
	Louis Walsh and Gary Barlow are both said to be returning to the show. Sharon Osbourne is also thought to be making a return to the show after she quit her judging role in 2007.
	"No formal decisions have been made about the panel for this year or any ...

Nicole Scherzinger wants 1.5m pounds for new 'X Factor' series

Actress Charlize Theron is reportedly set to star in a new comedy movie titled "Ladies Night".
	The film will be directed by "Wonder Years" star Fred Savage and follows the story of a woman who decides to leave her boyfriend and move to New York. However, before she does, she has one final night out with her friends, reported Daily Star.
	The 37-year-old has also signed up to star in a comedic western called "A Million Days to Die in the West", reported Digital Spy.
	Directed by 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane, it will also feature performances by Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried and Sarah Silverman.
	Theron recently danced the waltz with Channing Tatum at the 85th Academy Awards.
	"I was sort of tricked into it. I thought it was going to be something smaller, like he pulls me up from the audience and we do a little spin. But then he was like, 'Rehearsals start Monday!'".

Charlize Theron to star in 'Ladies Night'

He has shown his versatility as a singer and as an actor but not many know that Justin Timberlake is eqully skilled in kitchen.
	The singer, who recently released his comeback album 'The 20/20 Experience', has become obsessed with baking thanks to his grandmother.
	Timberlake has been learning to cook with his grandmother Sadie Bomar, the Sun reported.
	"I've taught Justin to cook. He loves my pies and now he makes my three-layer pie. It's got a chocolate layer, but Justin makes it with butterscotch.
	"I have also taught him to make an apple pie and a pecan pie, a sweet potato pie and also a coconut one. He loves them. Justin comes in the kitchen with me when I'm in there because he wants to know how it's done. He comes in, puts an apron on and he wants to learn," she said.
	Bomar says the singer even impresses his wife Jessica Biel with his cooking skills.
	"Jessica is a lucky girl because he makes her good, home cooked pies. I've taught him well.

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