One Direction star Harry Styles has cut off his trademark flowing hair for the British charity Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs made from real hair for children who have experienced hair loss due to cancer treatment. Styles posted a pic of himself holding a braided ponytail while giving a thumbs-up on his Instagram account, alongside the caption "Whoops," and the hashtag #Littleprincesstrust. – The National
Vishal Singh praises co-star Manoj Bajpayee
Actor Vishal Singh, best known for the Indian soap Saath Nibhana Saathiya, is excited about his first Hindi film, Traffic, which opened in cinemas on Friday. The television actor told the Times of India: "In an industry where success is perceived to be a by-product of good connections or hailing from a star family, I've realised that nothing can replace your sincerity and perseverance." He was also full of praise for his co-star Manoj Bajpayee: "I am a huge fan of Manoj," he said. "I learnt so much from him just by watching him perform. His ability to switch on and off from a character is inspiring." – The National
Prince’s family plan memorial
Prince's family members say an official memorial will be planned for the late music superstar. Prince's six surviving siblings said in a statement that, contrary to reports, no public memorial, funeral or tribute service has been organised or authorised by his family or representatives. But the family say an official service will happen "in the near future". Prince died on April 21 at his Paisley Park home and recording complex in suburban Minneapolis. The cause of death remains under investigation. – AP
Ruffalo's son's TV horror
Actor Mark Ruffalo says his now 15-year-old son Keen once thought his father was stuck inside the television. Ruffalo says that Keen believed he was "literally" trapped inside the electrical appliance when he was 2 or 3 years old, reports people.com. "The first time he ever saw me on TV, I was away and he was there with the nanny," Ruffalo said. "He saw me on TV and he ran to the TV and started banging on the side of it, like: 'How is he? Papa! Papa! Come out, come out'," he added. Ruffalo added: "It was really sweet. It was so literal for him. He literally thought I was in the TV!" – IANS
Haven’t got anything: Sonam on Hollywood
Actress Sonam Kapoor says she has been auditioning for Hollywood films but is yet to get "anything substantial". "I have been trying and I have been auditioning. But I haven't got anything substantial yet, which I would feel inspirational enough for me to take the time out and go," Kapoor said. The daughter of actor-producer Anil Kapoor hasn't signed anything recently in Bollywood either. Her last film was this year's acclaimed hostage drama Neerja. "I'm looking for something right now," she said. So, is it easier for star kids to take a break from films compared to outsiders? "It takes a lot of courage to wait for the right thing to do. I don't take money from my father. Just because I'm Anil Kapoor's daughter, doesn't mean he pays my bills," she said. – IANS
Lavanya Tripathi signs up for latest Sharwanand movie
Actress Lavanya Tripathi has been signed on as the leading lady in actor Sharwanand's upcoming, as-yet-untitled Telugu project according to a statement from producers. The film will be directed by debutant Chandra Mohan. It will be Sharwanand's 25th film. Lavanya also has Allu Sirish-starrer Telugu family drama Srirastu Subhamastu and Tamil-Telugu bilingual Mayavan on her CV. The rest of the cast is yet to be finalised by producer BVSN Prasad. – IANS