Felicity Jones may star alongside Tom Hanks in ‘Inferno’

Felicity Jones is in early negotiations to join Tom Hanks in the upcoming project ‘Inferno.’

The project, which would be helmed by Ron Howard, will be the 3rd installment based on the Dan Brown series of novels, which are popularly known for ‘Da Vinci Code,’ Deadline.com reported.

Kanye West ‘controls’ Kim K to ‘protect’ his family

Kanye West’s step brother, Hal Carmichael , has revealed that the 37-year-old rapper controls his wife Kim Kardashian.

Carmichael, whose mother Cheryl married West’s dad Ray in 1997, said that the ‘Heartless’ singer constantly worries about Kardashian and daughter North because he knows the kidnap risk is high, the Mirror reported.

Shakira wants to keep her son away from spotlight

Pregnant popstar Shakira wants to bring up her son away from the glare of spotlight.

The 37-year-old singer called on the paparazzi not to click pictures of her toddler son and let him enjoy a “normal” childhood, reported Contactmusic.

“I liked being able to share with fans and the people who have always supported us… But now that Milan is growing and has stopped being a bay, I would prefer it if the press did not focus so much on him. I would like him to enjoy a normal childhood, as much as that is possible” she said.

Christian Bale admits he loves losers

‘American Hustle’ actor Christian Bale has revealed that he prefers to hang out with people who have “failed miserably” in their life than those who are successful.

The 40-year-old star said people who have failed in life are much more fun to be with than those who have achieved a lot, reported Contactmusic.

“I hate the ‘loser’ title, but I do kind of realise there’s something to it. The more successful you get, the more you have to fit into a certain kind of a successful mould.

I was raped at 19: Lady Gaga

Pop sensation Lady Gaga has revealed that she was raped as a teenager and she went through emotional therapy to recover from the incident.

During a candid interview with Howard Stern, Gaga, 28, recalled how she was sexually assaulted when she was around 19-years-old, but she only spoke of the incident now because she does not want “to be defined by it”, reported Us magazine.
“I went through some horrific things that I’m able to laugh (at) now, because I’ve gone through a lot of mental and physical therapy and emotional therapy to heal over the years.

Rolling Stones’ sax player Bobby Keys dies

Rolling Stones’ saxophone player Bobby Keys, who also performed on recordings with John Lennon and Eric Clapton, has died at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He was 70 years old.

Michael Webb, who played keyboard with Keys, said Keys died today after a lengthy illness. Keys had been out on tour with the Stones earlier this year before his health prevented him from performing.

Justin Bieber dating Hailey Baldwin?

Justin Bieber is reportedly getting close to Alec Baldwin’s niece Hailey.

The ‘Boyfriend’ hitmaker is said to be growing close to Hailey in the wake of his split from on-and-off girlfriend Selena Gomez, reported Hollywood Life.

“Justin has a new muse and it’s Hailey. She’s different from the other girls Justin has been with. She’s really fun, feisty, and could care less about Justin’s fame and fortune,” a source said.

The 20-year-old singer apparently treated Hailey to an extravagant shopping trip to celebrate her recent birthday.

I’m not selling rented home: Demi Lovato

Singer Demi Lovato has dismissed reports suggesting she is selling her LA home, insisting the house is not hers to put on the market.

The 22-year-old singer took to Twitter to clarify stories about the house sale.

“1. I Rented the house when I was 15 for 2 years 2. Renting is not owning 3. Stop trying to start a fire where there is none,” she wrote.

Bloggers and tabloid gossip suggested that she was moving out of the Toluca Lake home after falling out with former friend Miley Cyrus, who lives nearby.

Angelina Jolie pays tribute to husband, son with ‘Unbroken’

Actress Angelina Jolie says her new movie ‘Unbroken’ has allowed her to pay tribute to the men that she loves.

Jolie, 39, is back in the director’s chair with World War II drama ‘Unbroken’, which tells the incredible story of Louis Zamperini.

Zamperini was an Olympic runner who was captured by the Japanese during the war, reported Femalefirst.

Will Ferrell joins Shakespearean theatre comedy

Actor Will Ferrell has signed on for a Shakespearean theatre comedy.

The untitled film will centre around the competitive world of a company that specialises in William Shakespeare’s classic plays, reported Digital Spy.

‘Dinner with Schmucks’ and ‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb’ writers David Guion and Michael Handelman are working on the script for the Sony Pictures movie.

Ferrell will next be seen with Kevin Hart in ‘Get Hard’.

He is currently filming for the James Franco-directed ‘Zeroville’ adaptation and recently signed on for ‘Daddy’s Home’.

Kardashian visits US troops, kisses soldier on the cheek

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian recently visited the US Navy troops in Abu Dhabi.

The 34-year-old mother of one took to Instagram to show off some selfies and other photos she took during her visit, reported Ace Showbiz.

One photo shows her posing with a female member of the Navy while another snap shows her giving a lucky man a kiss on the cheek.

Kanye West’s other half, who sported skin-tight pants, also shared some photos of her touring on USS San Diego.

She posed with a jet fighter and was shown a tank in two other shots. Another snap sees her doing a group selfie.

Paris Hilton gets threatening messages

Socialite Paris Hilton has been targeted by an anti-Semitic man who has sent her death threats.

The 33-year-old, who was raised a Roman Catholic, and her father Rick Hilton have both been targeted over social media where several abusive and anti-Semitic messages have been posted, reports tmz.com.

In one post, the man wrote to Rick: “One month and she’s (Paris) dead, she’s never coming home.”

Police say they know who’s making the threats but they need the Facebook and Instagram verification before they can make an arrest.

(IANS)

Victoria, Emma bag fashion awards

Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham and actress Emma Watson have been honoured for their excellent style sense at the 2014 British Fashion Awards.

Victoria, who was escorted to the event Monday by husband David Beckham just two days after he was involved in a car crash, was presented with the Best Brand prize during a ceremony at Coliseum venue here, reports hollywood.com

“Wow, thank you. I am so, so proud to be British and incredibly proud to have built my brand in the UK. I want to thank my team. I love you all so much and this is for all of you,” she said.

Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick look happy on a dinner date, put a full stop on rumours

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick may be going through a tough time in their reality show, but they looked happier together as they stepped out for a dinner date.

Kourtney, who is reportedly eight months pregnant with the couple’s third child, dined with her partner at Toscanova near their home in Calabasas, reports dailymail.co.uk.

The reality TV star donned a casual outfit for the dinner with a pair of skinny jeans, oversized T-shirt and a pair of sunglasses.

Disick was equally casual in a hooded sweatshirt and jeans as he enjoyed a night out with his long-term partner.

Demi Lovato puts her house on sale for third time

Singer-actress Demi Lovato has put her house for sale after three failed attempts.

The 22-year-old, whose best friend Miley Cyrus resides just next to the house, has put her home in Toluca Lake on the market for a fourth time, with a price tag of $2.225 million, reports tmz.com.

Lovato bought the six-bedroom property in 2011 for $1.53 million, but has spent little time in it ever since.

The “Camp Rock” star left it in 2012 to move into a sober living house where she stayed for more than a year.

—IANS

Oprah Winfrey’s studios were on terrorist’s hit list in 2009

Oprah Winfrey’s studios had been on the target list of terrorists.

According to the New York Post, a small group of terrorists has plans to attack the media mogul’s Chicago studios back in 2009, where she had filmed the ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ from 1990 to 2011, however, they were seized before their U-Haul van packed with explosives arrived in the Windy City.

It was said that the radicals didn’t like the 60-year-old talk show host’s “popularity and power,” and the Judicial Watch recognized 2 of the alleged bombers as friends from El Paso.

Scarlett Johansson weds Romain Dauriac in secret ceremony

Scarlett Johansson has tied knot with her French beau Romain Dauriac in a secret ceremony following the birth of their baby girl.

According to the sources, the ‘Lucy’ star, who recently turned 30, had married the French journalist at a secret location in Philipsburg, Montana on October 1, as they both wanted privacy, the New York Post reported.

Johansson had brought Dauriac to recently held Gotham Awards in New York, where she referred to him as her “husband,” and a guest said that both sported wedding bands and looked really happy.

I gave a catastrophic audition for next ‘Star Wars’: Redmayne

Actor Eddie Redmayne has revealed he gave a bad audition for an unnamed role in the upcoming eighth instalment of ‘Star Wars’.

The 32-year-old actor said the audition for ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’ crushed his ‘childhood dream’ of starring in a ‘Star Wars’ film, reported Contactmusic.

Susan Boyle learning to write her own songs?

Singer Susan Boyle is reportedly learning to write her own music as she wants to offer something new to her fans.

The 53-year-old former ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ star wants to change direction with the songs she puts out and hence wants to write herself, reported the Daily Mirror.

Susan loves singing but she has decided that she wants to change direction with the music she is putting out there and write it herself. So she is learning how it’s done properly. She will be putting original hits on her seventh album, and she has already began work on it.

Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher to have cameo in ‘Annie’

Hollywood star couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis will reportedly have a special appearance in the upcoming musical comedy-drama film ‘Annie’.

The new parents, who welcomed their baby girl Wyatt Isabelle in September, will star in a film within ‘Annie’, called ‘Moonquake Lake’, reported Contactmusic.

In the movie, the character of Will Stacks, played by Jamie Foxx and the titular star, played by the 11-year-old actress Quvenzhane Wallis will go to the cinema to see the film, where Kunis and Kutcher play lovers.

Ed Sheeran sings with young fan

Singer Ed Sheeran surprised a young fan on a TV show while she was singing his hit number ‘Lego House’ and then crooned along with her.

Sheeran, 23, surprised Aimee Keogh on an Irish TV program ‘The Late Late Show’.

Keogh was demonstrating how a karaoke application works and singing every word to the song when Sheeran walked onto the stage. After giving the young fan a big hug, Sheeran joined her to sing more lines from the song, reported Aceshowbiz.

‘Mad Men’ actors’ work has not been recognised: Creator

‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner says it saddens him that none of the actors on his hit drama have been rewarded for their work by the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences.

The 1960s-set programme has been critically acclaimed since its debut in 2007, earning nominations in multiple awards, but none of their wins have ever included Emmys for any of the actors, reported Contactmusic.

I’ll do very little acting in future: Angelina Jolie

Actress Angelina Jolie says she now prefers being behind the camera, and is slowing down her acting career.

The 39-year-old, who is busy promoting her directorial venture, “Unbroken”, has hinted that her career as an actress is over and being behind the camera is what her future holds, but her retirement isn’t set in stone just yet, reports contactmusic.com.

“I’ll do very little acting in the future. And it’s funny, somebody said to me – and I think it’s true – what’s odd is that I wouldn’t direct the films I act in.

Angelina Jolie suffers minor car accident?

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie was reportedly involved a minor car accident on her way back home from screening of her latest directorial venture ‘Unbroken’ in Beverly Hills.

The tires of the vehicle popped after her chauffeured black SUV slipped on the wet road and hit a curb on Sunday, November 30, reported Aceshowbiz.

“The car slammed into the curb at a significant speed. Angelina must have wondered if they hit another car. It was pretty bad – the tire exploded and it’s amazing nothing worse happened to the car. I wouldn’t be surprised if she has whiplash,” an eyewitness said.

Danni Minogue joins skin cancer campaign for Melanoma awareness

Dannie Minogue has joined Invisible Zinc to spread the word about Melanoma prevention.

The singer, who is fronting “”Some Spots Can Be Dangerous” campaign, said that people are too complacent when it comes to looking after our skin, the Daily Telegraph reported.

She was painted with leopard spots for the campaign video with the slogan: A leopard can’t change its spots but your spots can change.

Minogue added that she had the full check recently, and even though she was really nervous, she has learnt that she is all healthy and people should get checked too. (ANI)