Sunny Deol's latest film Mohalla Assi is subject to a police investigation. A court in Bihar authorised police to file a report against the actor, the film's director Chandra Prakash and writer Kasinath Singh for the movie's offending content. The move comes after a complaint was lodged at the courts alleging the film trailer was laced with expletives and for offending the "the religious sentiments of Hindus". Based on Singh's novel, Kashi Ka Assi, the film takes a satirical look at the increasing commercialisation surrounding Hindu pilgrimages. Also starring Ravi Kishen and Sakshi Tanwa, Mohalla Assi is set to be released in October. – IANS
TV host Kapil Sharma out due to back injury
Kapil Sharma might be taking a short break from his hit talk show Comedy Nights with Capital due to a back injury. His sidekick Upsana Singh confirmed the news: "Yes, Kapil is not feeling good, he has hurt his back badly, so it is possible that he might take a break for little while," she said. "We have dates for the whole month's shooting, so I really don't think it will go off air and, above all, it's such a hit show. We will know more details in three to four days but the show going off-air hasn't been discussed yet." – IANS.
Mother of Michael Douglas dies
The mother of film star Michael Douglas died on Saturday. Diana Douglas, the first wife of screen legend Kirk Douglas, succumbed to cancer at the age of 92 in a Los Angeles retirement home. She had a six-decade career as an actress and model, appearing in dozens of movies and television episodes, including the 1987 Steve Martin film Planes, Trains and Automobiles and the TV shows ER and The West Wing. She was married to Kirk Douglas from 1943 to 1951 and remained on amicable terms after their divorce. Her last film, 2003's comedy It Runs in the Family, was a family affair featuring Kirk, her son Michael and one of her grandsons, Cameron. Douglas was also married to actor Bill Darrid from 1956 until his death in 1992. – AP
Billy Joel marries again
Billy Joel got fourth-time lucky on the fourth of July. The singer married girlfriend Alexis Roderick in a surprise ceremony at the couple’s annual Fourth of July party. The service was held at his estate and was presided over by New York governor Andrew Cuomo. According to the singer’s spokeswoman, the small group of family and friends at the party didn’t know the couple planned to exchange vows. Among those in attendance were Alexa Ray Joel, his daughter with his second wife, model Christie Brinkley, and actor Kevin James. Joel, 66, and Roderick, 34, have been dating since 2009 and are expecting their first child. This is Joel’s fourth marriage. On Wednesday, the singer set a record for most performances by a single artist at Madison Square Garden with his 65th show, besting Elton John. – AP
Dance show Blaze coming to Dubai
The high-energy urban dance performance Blaze The Show is part of the Dubai Summer Surprises line-up. Mixing breakdancing with high-tech stage production, the show will be held from August 20 to 22 at Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of The Emirates, with two performances daily at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Blaze dancers are renowned in the music industry and have worked alongside artists such as the late Michael Jackson, Madonna, Rihanna, Sean Paul and Mohombi. The set design is by Es Develin, who worked with Kanye West and Lady Gaga. Tickets start at Dh125 from www.ticketmaster.ae. – The National staff
