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John, Ranveer, Arjun to take up health cause at BodyPower Expo

Popular Bollywood actors John Abraham, Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor have been roped in to take centre stage at the BodyPower Expo being held in the metropolis later this month. The actor-trio will be part of the BodyPower Expo, a consumer fitness exhibition in UK, now scheduled in Mumbai on March 29-30. “I am delighted to be involved with BodyPower here in Mumbai. Health is an important part of life, and I had no hesitation in working with a company trying to help India become a healthier nation through an inspirational, entertaining education program. I am looking forward for this,” John said. The three fitness icons will share secrets of their inspiring physique at the expo. Also, its for the first time that three leading actors have joined hands with a fitness expo to take up the cause of health and fitness in the country.

Philip Seymour Hoffman's last film to release in May

Late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's last movie as a leading man is set to release in summer this year. The movie, directed by John Slattery, has now been given a May 9 release date in the US. Hoffman, who died on Feb 2 this year, filmed "God's Pocket" in his native New York in 2013. Before his death, he promoted the drama, in which he stars as Mickey, a man who tries to cover up the accidental death of his stepson, at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in January 2014. The Academy Award winner died from acute mixed drug intoxication of heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines and
amphetamine. He was found dead in his Manhattan apartment with a needle sticking out of his arm.

Aamir Khan: Bollywood needs to change its portrayal of women

Bollywood should be more careful with the way it portrays women as movies make a huge impact socially, feels Aamir Khan. The 48-year-old star said over the years he has become very careful about how gender dynamics are presented in his films. "I have become much more careful and sensitive. That process does not stop. It is a learning process. We have to really look how we are portraying women in our film industry," he told women journalists at IWPC on the eve of Women's Day. "I don't know where to start, maybe take a small set of people because we are affecting minds. We have to look at that carefully," he said. The actor joked that his activism often lands him in trouble with the people in Bollywood as he starts talking about social issues in showbiz parties. Talking about the research on the first episode, which centered around the topic of rape, he said they were shocked to find stories of apathy and inhumanity. The actor said he is prepared to hear negative stories about the show as certain people were bound to attack it. The actor said he would never endorse a fairness cream brand and is aghast to see celebrities endorsing it.

Cameron Diaz criticised for smoking comment

Actress Cameron Diaz has been criticised by anti-smoking organisations for saying one cigarette once in a while was okay during an appearance on a chat show. The actress, 41, used to smoke up to 20 a day but quit as she feared she was setting a bad example, reported the Mirror. “I think one cigarette once in a while is not going to kill you. Diet Coke is bad news. I'd rather just drink sugar. It's better for you,” she apparently said while making an appearance on Chelsea Lately to promote her bestseller The Body Book.

Carmen Electra feels sexier in her forties

American model and actress Carmen Electra says that she feels “sexier than ever” now that she is in her forties. The 41-year-old star, who became the oldest covergirl for FHM magazine, said, “I feel more comfortable now. Less nervous. I feel like I'm in a really good place in my life and just being in that space makes you feel sexier. “I think it's all about embracing yourself. I love being on shoots because you can get into the fantasy of it all. I love getting into new outfits, too. Stuff I wouldn't normally wear.” She admits that she still has the iconic red swimsuit from the '90s beach drama series 'Baywatch' that her co-stars Pamela Anderson and Yasmine Bleeth also donned. Electra's role on 'Baywatch' launched her career and made her a “global pop-culture icon.” “The whole Baywatch experience was just crazy, because it was such a new phenomenon at the time, it was really exciting and I learned a lot working on that show,” Electra says.

Kevin Spacey to lead class at 'Bollywood Oscars'

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is coming to Tampa to lead an acting workshop when the International Indian Film Award's arrive in April. The IIFA announced on Thursday (March 6) that Spacey will be joined in the master class by Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who won India's prestigious National Award for her thriller Kahaani. The awards event honours Indian culture, fashion and film. It will take place April 24-26 with workshops, parties and dignitaries from both US and Indian cinema.  The show is expected to be watched by up to 800 million viewers around the world when it arrives in the US for the first time.

'Sex & the City 3’ might never get made: Sarah Jeesica Parker

American actress Sarah Jessica Parker feels that 'Sex and the City 3′ movie might never get made. The 48-years-old actress, who played Carrie Bradshaw in TV and the two 'Sex and the City' movies, told Ellen DeGeneres that there has been no talk about a possible sequel, reported E! online. “The truth of the matter is, there has been no real conversation about a third movie at all. ”I know there's a story,” Parker said, adding, “whether or not that story is ever told remains truly one of the great mysteries of all time.”

Imran Khan will not start next film until after birth of baby

Imran Khan says that he will start shooting for director Nikhil Advani's next after the birth of his first child. Imran's wife Avantika will give birth to their child in June.  "The next film I will start is untitled. It is with Nikhil Advani. But we are not going to start until after the baby is born. I plan to spend some time with my family at this point of time," the 31-year-old said at an event here on March 5. Imran-Avantika dated for about nine years before their marriage in 2011. Meanwhile, the actor's last release, Punit Malhotra directed Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, which also starred Kareena Kapoor, was a flop show.