Singer Elton John was forced to cancel his Birmingham, Alabama concert due to health problems.
	John, 65, becomes the latest addition to the string of artists that have failed to push through with their scheduled performances after Justin Bieber and Rihanna, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"He was forced to cancel his Friday night, March 15 show in Alabama at the Birmingham Jefferson Complex Arena due to medical reasons," said a representative to the music legend
	Details of singer's health condition have not been revealed and the 'Candle in the Wind' hitmaker himself has not disclosed any information on his official website.
	His current medical dilemma is the latest since his May 2012 respiratory infection that made him cancel a series of shows in Las Vegas.

Elton John cancels Alabama show

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Pop star Jessie J has shaved her head for charity.
	The 24-year-old singer showed off her new bald look on a TV show appearance as part of Comic Relief, reported Daily Star.
	"It's the weirdest feeling... It feels so liberating," she said.
	The star has raised over 500,000 pounds for the cause after offering to shave off her long dark hair, and said the drastic haircut and the money fans had paid to will her on had really stunned members of her family, who were backstage at the telethon.
	"Everyone's crying. My mum's back there, my mum's crying with happiness," she said.
	The Red Nose Day telethon highlights also included a live performance of One Direction's 2013 Comic Relief anthem 'One Way Or Another'.

Jessie J shaves her head

Singer Danni Minogue wants more children.
	The 'Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model' star has one son, two-year-old Ethan, from her past relationship with former rugby player Kris Smith, reported Contactmusic.
	"Then I'd like to have more kids, but we're into the terrible twos with Ethan so we'll see. He requires a lot of time, which is why I changed my schedule to be with him more. I don't want to miss out on these moments with him," she said.
	Minogue, 41, also explained moving back to her native Australia has helped Ethan lead a normal life.
	"It is the most amazing experience to be able to say to him, 'Mum works in London, let's jump on a plane.' We stopped in Abu Dhabi and he saw camels. You can't learn that at a creche. It's a great experience.

Danni Minogue wants more kids

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu today offered prayers at the historic dargah of Sufi Saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti here.
	She offered a velvet 'chadar' and prayed for the success of her upcoming film 'Aatma', sources said.

Bipasha offers obeisance at Ajmer dargah

Bollywood actress Shazahn Padamsee today turned tribal queen for designer duo Paras and Shalini as they showcased their latest Autumn-winter collection at the ongoing Wills India Fashion Week here.
	Dressed in a black sequined knee-length dress, the 25- year-old actress, who is mostly seen in soft-coloured clothes, said she was happy to experiment with her black and bold look this time.
	"People always see me in cute and soft dresses most of the times. But this time around I have experimented with my look and I felt great in it. I love the way these two have given a very contemporary twist to the tribal designs," said Padamsee, who was last seen on the big screen in "Housefull 2" last year.
	The designers took inspiration from tribals and aboriginal signs from all across the world- the US, South Africa and Australia. The designs provided a perfect paradox between romance and practical celebrations of the aboriginal cultures.
	"The inspiration stems from the impact of communication and 

Shazahn Padamsee turns tribal queen at WIFW

Model-turned-actress Sana Khan, who was one of the contestants in the sixth season of reality TV show 'Bigg Boss', is excited to share screen space with Salman Khan in 'Mental'.
	Sana, who has acted in films down south and did special appearances in Hindi movies like 'Dana Dhan Goal', 'Bombay to Goa' and 'Halla Bol', shot to fame last year with 'Bigg Boss'.
	"I am very happy and super excited to work with Salman in 'Mental'. To work with a superstar like Salman is like a dream. I feel blessed and lucky," Sana told PTI.
	The model-actress had developed a good rapport with Salman, who hosted the reality TV show, and it is said that he recommended her for the film, to be directed by his actor- brother Sohail Khan.
	"It is a good platform for me to do a film with Salman. It is a good break," Sana said.
	The chirpy actress declined to divulge details about her role in the film. "I can't talk about my role. All I can say is it is not a cameo... It is a proper full-fledged role. People will .

'Bigg Boss' contestant Sana feels blessed to act with Salman

Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor will play a football match with Indian cricket team to raise funds for a charity
	The match titled 'Playing for Humanity' will be held here on March 30 and is being managed by GS Worldwide Entertainment and the All Stars Football Club (ASFC), according to a release here.
	 "ASFC is a lot of fun. We plan to do great work. It's raising the awareness for a great game, to popularise it and to raise funds and it's a very noble gesture and I'm looking forward to playing," Abhishek said in the release.
	"I'm fortunate to be one of the founders of the club. Bunty Walia (GS Entertainment) came with this brilliant idea and all the profits go to the charity organizations and I think it's a great cause," said Ranbir Kapoor, who is an avid football lover.
	The Bollywood team will be led by Bachchan and World Cup star Virat Kohli is the captain for the Indian cricket team for the charity match for NGO Magic Bus.
	The other big names in the match .

Bollywood, Indian cricket team join hands for football match

Grammy-winning rapper Jay-Z has teamed up with Baz Luhrmann to give a modern twist to the soundtrack of his 3D movie "The Great Gatsby", starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Amitabh Bachchan.
	Jay Z, 43, said he will bring a modern "Jazz Age" energy to the soundtrack, which will feature "the world's top musical artists", reported Los Angeles Times.
	Luhrmann and Jay-Z were introduced by DiCaprio, who plays the lead role of Jay Gatsby in the adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's novel set in the roaring 1920s of America.
	The rapper worked with Luhrmann and composer Craig Armstrong on the music in the film for two years.
	"As soon as I spoke with Baz and Leonardo, I knew this was the right project," Jay-Z said.
	"'The Great Gatsby' is that classic American story of one's introduction to extravagance, decadence and illusion. It's ripe for experimentation and ready to be interpreted with a modern twist," he added.
	The film is set to open the Cannes international film festival ...

Jay-Z onboard for 'Great Gatsby' soundtrack

Director Kamal K M has been selected for this year's Gollapudi Srinivas National Award for the Best Debut film for his thriller "ID"
   Kamal was selected from among 20 nominations of debut directors in several languages including Hindi, Malayalam, English, Tamil, Marathi and Kannada.
   Gollapudi Srinivas Memorial Award, into its 16th year, has been instituted by city-based Gollapudi Memorial Foundation in memory of Gollapudi Srinivas, who died in 1992 while shooting his first film at the age of 26.
   The award, which seeks to promote young filmmakers, carries a cash prize of Rs 1.50 lakh and a memento and would be presented to Kamal on August 12, the day when Srinivas died in an accident, a foundation release said.
  "ID", produced on a shoe-string budget by Collective Phase One Ltd, received top honours at the Abu Dhabi International Film festival, Torino International Film Festival and Mumbai International Film Festival, it said.
   Past winners of the award include Aamir Khan ...

Bollywood director Kamal K M gets Gollapudi award

Hip-hop star Lil Wayne is reportedly critical after suffering multiple seizures following a suspected Sizzurp binge post his release from the hospital earlier this week.
	Several conflicting reports emerged about the rapper's health with TMZ claiming that Wayne, 30, was in critical condition and in the ICU. The website said that Wayne's mother was flying to Los Angeles to be with her son.
	They said that the rapper's seizures were so severe he had to be put in restraints as he was shaking uncontrollably.
	The 'Lollipop' hitmaker was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in LA on Tuesday night after suffering multiple seizures. He was released on Wednesday but just hours later one of his bodyguards found him unconscious and he was rushed back to the hospital.
	TMZ also claimed that Wayne went on a Sizzurp binge after being released Wednesday, because doctors found high amounts of codeine in his system.
	Sizzurp is a concoction of cough syrup with sugary sodas and hard candies.
	But according 

Lil Wayne critical

Actor Emraan Hashmi will be teaming up with Priyadarshan for a thriller film.
     "There is a thriller film that I am doing with Emraan Hashmi. I am supposed to start it soon. That is at scripting stage," Priyadarshan told PTI.
      It will be for the first time that Emraan and the national-award-winning director will be working together.

Emraan to do a thriller with Priyadarshan

Model-turned-actor Dino Morea chose to support his friend Rina Dhaka from the front row rather than walking on ramp as the designer showcased her Autumn-Winter collection at the ongoing Wills India Fashion Week (WIFW).
	The 37-year-old actor, who had walked for Dhaka at the first edition of Wills back in 2000 along with Aditi Govitrikar, said that he relived his modelling days while watching the show today.
	"It is such a great feeling to come to Rina's show. I have always liked her clothes and I must congratulate her for putting together such amazing clothes for the show," Dino said.
	Dressed in a smart blue shirt and grey trousers, Dino said that he consulted Rina before wearing the casual outfit for today's show.
	Rina's collection illustrated the contemporary style. The designs delved into ancestral Indian textiles which were scanned to create digital prints for the fabrics with cultivated patterns.
	The ensembles featured straight shifts and drop waist silhouettes, the popular ...

Dino Morea cheers designer friend  Rina Dhaka at WIFW

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow believes she has more female friends as she gets older.
	The 40-year-old actress believes her early success, including winning an Academy Award in 1998, made people wary of her, reported Contactmusic.
	"I feel a sisterhood emerging around me. I'm less threatening now that I'm 40 and not 26-with-an-Oscar. They know I've been through a lot of pain and suffering - some public, some private - and I keep going. Or maybe it's just that I was the first one who could afford therapy!," she said.
	 Paltrow is surrounded with good friends including celebrities Cameron Diaz, Beyonce Knowles and Stella McCartney.
	Beyonce, 31, had once said that she is grateful to count the 'Iron Man' actress, who is raising daughter Apple, eight, and son Moses, six, among her best friends because they both understand the demands of managing a high profile career and motherhood.

I'm less threatening now I'm 40: Gwyneth Paltrow

'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough, who dated each other for two years, have reportedly decided to take a break and are living apart.
	The couple is said to have parted ways because of their busy work schedules, which proved to be a great challenge for them, reported People magazine
	The 'Dancing with the Stars' actress, 24, had spoken candidly in the past about juggling career and a relationship.
	"It's a hard thing to do, especially when you're so caught up in your work and bettering yourself. I think at the end of the day you have to find a balance with what's really important," Hough had said.
	Hough recently lost gems worth USD 100,000 which were gifted to her by Seacrest.

Ryan Seacrest, Julianne Hough split

Troubled star Charlie Sheen says his daughter Sam was bullied in school and asked fans to help him get revenge.
	"This is a legitimate call to arms. My daughter Sam was bullied out of school and then called a liar. It's on!," he posted on Twitter.
	Sheen asked his thousands of followers to throw rotten eggs and other such garbage in the school premises.
	However, Sam's mother Denise Richards, 42, has yet to speak out on the alleged incident.
	Earlier this week, she was busy planning Sam's 9th birthday party.

Charlie Sheen's daughter bullied at school

Singer LeAnn Rimes says her love affair with married actor Eddie Cibrian helped her churn out good songs.
	The 30-year-old began a relationship with Cibrian while she was still married to her first husband Dean Sheremet and Cibrian was married to model Brandi Glanville, reported Daily Star.
	They later divorced their previous partners to marry in 2011.
	"We were both married to other people and we went through the whole affair and thank god it turned out, it came out in my music and like I said I really didn't set out to do that. It was very cathartic," she said.
	Asked if that was the reason she had taken so long with a new album, the singer said, "No, life happens and it was amazing, even though it was crappy at times, but it gave me a lot to write about and I took my time.

My affair gave me a lot to write about: Rimes

Actress Anushka Sharma believes that Bollywood item songs should not be blamed for depicting vulgarity on screen as such songs are part of entertainment.
	"I do not consider myself a feminist and I do not believe that by doing female-oriented films and depicting women fighting the system, we can change the system. Or by omitting item song we can change mindsets," Anushka said at the India Today conclave here.
	The 24-year-old actress, who made her debut with "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" opposite Shah Rukh Khan, and starred in hits like "Band Baaja Baaraat" and "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola", says such songs are played out at every family function and wedding in the country, indicating their acceptance.
	"I haven't done item songs out of choice as they have not appealed me creatively. I consider them a part of entertainment. What I have a problem with is when a song is not done well.
	"These item songs garner maximum viewership and are played at every family function so why should an actor or ..

Popularity of item songs shows their acceptance: Anushka

With upcoming actors Esha Gupta, Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez for company on the ramp, Bollywood's favourite designer Manish Malhotra showcased his new Punjab inspired collection on day three of the ongoing Wills India Fashion Week.
	Titled 'Threads of Emotion', Manish celebrated the magic and heritage of the Phulkari embroidery from his native state in the collection.
	Hit Punjabi songs -'Jugni and 'Mast Kalandar' played in the background as models sashayed down the runway, adding to the ambience of the show.
	"My friend is a collector and I was inspired by some of the pieces that he showed me about Punjab. The Phulkari that I have used is dense. I have used in most of the garments as a whole. Phulkari embroidery, which is native to Punjab, is the heart of the collection.
	"In a reinterpretation of traditional craftsmanship from modern approach, I have embellished the line in Phulkari work, which is a symbol of maternal love and faith along with 'Bagh' embroidery which .

Manish Malhotra shows collection with B-town newbies in tow

People should learn to rationalise the use of electronic appliances to conserve energy and consequently stave off the greenhouse effect, says 'Kahaani' actor Parambrata Chatterjee, who is the face of 'Earth Hour 2013' campaign in Kolkata.
	"We often keep tabs, laptops and desktops running at home and in the office," Parambrata, the new WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Brand Ambassador told PTI here.
	"It is high time we rationalise things by working on just one device and switching off others," the actor said.
	"And, the more this planet moves towards doom due to the greenhouse effect," Parambrata, known for his role as inspector Rana in the Sujoy Ghosh-thriller, said.
	He hoped that the mindset of people would change when lights were switched off for an hour from 8:30 pm on March 23 as Earth Hour approached and which incidentally coincided with the release of his second directorial film.
	Parambrata said he would not only spread the message of Earth Hour among friends in the Tollywood ...

Earth Hour message from Kahaani actor

Actor Jackky Bhagnani feels its not a curse to be a star kid and does not consider anyone falling in this category to be a competitor.
      Jackky was launched by his father, veteran producer Vashu Bhagnani, in 2009 with 'Kal Kissne Dekha' which bombed at the box office. But his subsequent film 'FALTU' was loved by the youth and became his first and only successful film.
      "I don't think its a curse to be an industry kid. But yes there are expectations which are high. People expect much more from you," Jackky told PTI.
      "Sometimes your achievements and hard work are taken away as who ever you are related to be it your parents or uncle or aunt would have achieved much more. But people must realise that they have taken so many years so how can I achieve it in a short while," he said.
      Considering there are actors coming from filmy background in the industry including Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan, Shahid Kapoor and others, Jackky says he does not believe in competing with ...

Not a curse being an industry kid, says Jackky Bhagnani

Actress Prachi Desai does not mind being part of masala entertainers as leading ladies just have to do a bit of song and dance while heroes do all the work.
     "It is quite a relief to do such films. It is all hassle-free. You just go there, relax, sit, enjoy, say a few lines, do dance numbers and look good. It is a fabulous thing to do," Prachi told PTI.
     "I am an actor so I am not satisfied doing only one kind of films, so I try to balance it out whether the film or the role is big or small I am okay with it. If the role would not be important, I will not do it," she said.
     Top heroines including Sonakshi, Kareena and Asin have been doing such entertainers like 'Dabangg', 'Rowdy Rathore', 'Son of Sardaar', 'Bodyguard', 'Ready' and 'Khiladi 786', all of which turned to be huge hits.
     The 24-year-old had a successful stint on television with her debut soap 'Kasamh Se' being a big hit. Later, a dance reality show catapulted her to stardom which landed her a few offers in .

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