TV personality Kendra Wilkinson says Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner was like a "mentor" to her.
	Wilkinson, 31, who lived in the Playboy mansion alongside the magazine publisher for three years, feels it was her "destiny" to spend some time in the house, reported E! online.
	"(He was a) mentor. It all came together. It was like my destiny to go to the Playboy Mansion ...
	"I saw him a couple of months ago and actually, it impressed me. [He looked] very healthy," she said.
	Wilkinson said she "freaked out" after hearing a rumour that Hefner had passed away last month.
	"Of course, I believed the first thing I saw on Twitter, which you shouldn't do, that I did, and I freaked out. It really took a toll on my heart. They didn't even hear the rumour (at the Playboy mansion).

Hugh Hefner was like a mentor: Kendra Wilkinson

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Filmmaker David Ayer has said he wishes he had a "time machine" so he could make changes to "Suicide Squad."
	The 49-year-old director received mixed reviews for his work on the 2016 ensemble movie which banded together some of DC Comics' most terrifying villains, and has now said he wishes he had the chance to "engineer a more grounded story" for popular super villain The Joker (played by Jared Leto).
	Posting a note on Twitter, David said: "Wish I had a time machine.
	"I'd make Joker the main villain and engineer a more grounded story. I have to take the good and bad and learn from it. I love making movies and I love DC (Comics).
	"I'm a high school dropout and used to paint houses for a living. I'm lucky to have the job I have. I have to give the characters the stories and plots they deserve. Real talk."
	The news comes after many fans were left disappointed when the Clown Prince of Crime was notably missing for large portions of the summer blockbuster.

I want a time machine to change 'Suicide Squad': David Ayer

Actress Eva Longoria said it wasn't love at first sight for her when she was introduced to her now-husband Jose 'Pepe' Baston.
	The former "Desperate Housewives" star wed the television executive in Mexico back in May last year, with celebrity guests including Melanie Griffith, Ricky Martin, and Victoria Beckham, who also designed the bride's wedding dress.
	But the actress reveals when she first met Jose sparks did not fly between them, reported Access Hollywood.
	"It was love at second sight. A mutual friend of ours introduced us and we were like, 'Hey', and then like six months later that same friend reintroduced us and I was like, 'Who is that?'
	"And he was like, 'I introduced you, like, six months ago'. I was like, 'I don't remember meeting that guy. He's the most handsome man I've ever met'... It's all about timing and the universe and destiny."
	The 41-year-old actress and Baston are looking forward to celebrating their one-year anniversary at the start of this summer.

Romance with husband wasn't love at first sight: Eva Longoria

Singer Kylie Minogue says she is planning to take a break from work until the end of January.
	The "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" hitmaker, who is engaged to actor Joshua Sasse, said she just wants to relax and do nothing during the free time, reported Female First.
	"I am about to disappear for the whole of January ... I've made no plans at all. When I work, every minute of my life is planned out and I've been working nonstop for months, so my ultimate luxury is to make no plans at all. I might go abroad, I might stay at home.
	"All I know is there is nothing in the diary for January. After everything I've been through, I've learnt to appreciate being happy in the moment. I'm good at doing nothing. I certainly hope (he'll be there). It wouldn't be much fun without him. Any chance we get to have time together we take it. We are still in the romantic stage," Minogue said.
	The 48-year-old singer previously admitted she wants things to "settle down" in 2017.

Kylie Minogue plans to take time off

Actress Whoopi Goldberg says she is happy to be single.
	The 61-year-old star, who has been married three times and has also been involved in several high-profile relationships with the likes of Timothy Dalton and Ted Danson, said she is relishing her own company these days, reported Female First.
	"I like living by myself. I like not having to explain why there's stuff in the bathroom on the floor and why I haven't picked stuff up.
	"And what came to me is the realisation that in a relationship you have to work on it, strive to communicate. I don't wanna communicate, I have a cat," Goldberg said.
	The comedic said with age she has become more at ease with the prospect of "being alone".
	"I'm quite happy about it because I'm not afraid of being alone. It doesn't mean that no one wants me, it's that I'm comfortable here now.

Whoopi Goldberg is happy being single

Simon Cowell's close friend Amanda Holden says the music mogul has become a family man after the birth of his son Eric.
	The 57-year-old's friend is amazed by how much he has changed in past two years, reported Female First.
	"Simon told me this week how special his Christmas in the Caribbean was because Lauren's son from her first marriage Adam, 10, was able to join them and little Eric on holiday. It meant a lot to have both boys there.
	"It's hard to believe that just a few years ago Simon was the archetypal bachelor - look at him now: Mr Family Man," Holden said.

Simon Cowell is a family man

Actress Laura Prepon wants her wedding to be a small affair.
	The "Orange is the New Black" actress, who got engaged to actor Ben Foster, 36, last year after just a few months of dating, said have already started planning their nuptials and doing their best not to get into arguments over the guest list, reported E! online.
	"We want a really small wedding but we have a lot of people that we love and care about. It's weird, (but) apparently doing the list for your wedding is a whole thing that could cause some issues.
	"(The 'Orange is the New Black') cast alone is like 50 people," Prepon said.
	The actress said their respective work commitments are making it difficult to set a date.
	"He's going off to do two movies. I just wrapped last week. It's just, you know, scheduling. It's a lot.

Laura Prepon's wedding plans

One person died and two policemen were injured as crowd went berserk after superstar Shah Rukh Khan arrived at the railway station here last night by August Kranti Rajdhani Express for promotion of his upcoming film "Raees".
	According to the authorities, Farheed Khan Pathan, a local politician, died of cardiac arrest. The deceased was the relative of a journalist, who was travelling in the same train, and came to meet her.
	The female journalist, along with her mother got down at Ratlam station at around 2:30 AM and left for Vadodara. The film's team had arranged transportation for the duo.
	Officials at the railway police control room here said, "At around 10.30 PM the train arrived at platform number six of the station and halted for ten minutes.
	Shah Rukh's fans had gathered in large number to have a glimpse of the actor who had boarded the train from Mumbai and is going to Delhi as part of the promotional campaign for his film."
	The crowd went out of control when the train ...

One dies as SRK promotes 'Raees' at Vadodara station

One person was killed and two policemen were injured as crowd went berserk after Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan arrived at the railway station here tonight by August Kranti Rajdhani Express for promotion of his upcoming film 'Raees'.
	Officials at the railway police control room here said, "At around 10.30 PM the train arrived at platform number six of the station and halted for 10 minutes."
	"Shah Rukh's fans had gathered in large number to have a glimpse of the actor who had boarded the train from Mumbai and is going to Delhi as part of the promotional campaign for his film," railway police said.
	"The crowd went berserk when the train halted and began banging its window panes and even falling on top of each other. Police had to resort to mild lathicharge to control the crowd.
	"When the train started moving, people started running along with it. Due to the rush, one person died of breathlessness and two policemen posted there to control the crowd were injured," they ...

1 dies as crowd goes berserk after SRK arrives at Vadodara

He may be a superstar today but Shah Rukh Khan got his first salary of Rs 50 as he was an usher in a Pankaj Udhas concert.
	The actor said he got his salary of Rs 50 and boarded a train to Agra.
	"I have travelled some long distances when I was younger. I did one, when I got my first earning from Pankaj Udhas concert, I was an usher. We got Rs 50, so we went to Taj Mahal, saved money," the 51-year-old actor said.
	The "Fan" star said that on his way back, he had pink lassi in a huge glass which messed up with his stomach.
	"There they used to give this Pink lassi. We were so hungry, we had nothing to eat, but the lassi was big. But I think there was a bumble bee in it. I remember the whole way back from Agra to Delhi I was throwing up."
	Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently travelling to Delhi in a train to promote his latest film "Raees", said that he has plans to play some board games and wished his youngest son AbRam was with him tonight.
	The Rahul Dholakia-directed crime saga is set .

When SRK was an usher at Pankaj Udhas concert and got paid Rs

After spending 56 years in the movies, Jackie Chan received the honorary Oscar in 2016, but the action star says he does not work for awards and his only motivation are his fans.
	Chan, who is in the city to promote Indo-Chinese production 'Kung Fu Yoga' starring him along side Bollywood actors Disha Patani and Amyra Dastur, said no matter what the results are he will keep working equally hard for his films.
	"When I make or do any film I don't think of awards or anything. (My films were considered) cheap action comedy movies.  I don't care as I am not for awards I am for the audience. Even if my films do well at the box office or not do good, or people watch my films or don't watch my films I will continue to risk my life for every movie," Jackie told reporters here.
	"They saw (referring to his work) after 56 years I did not change; I was doing the same thing, which is why they decided to give me the Oscar. I think one should continue to do their best always. Oscars came to me and I 

Oscars came to me and I did not go to Oscars: Jackie Chan

Action star Jackie Chan says he wants to do a Bollywood film that has elements of romance and dance.
	The 62-year-old actor, who is in India to promote his upcoming film "Kung Fu Yoga", said he is tired of doing just action and would like to romance on-screen.
	"I want to do it (Hindi film).  Ask some Bollywood director to hire me. No more action for me, I want to do dance and do a love story. I tried very hard to do it (Bollywood film) but the script did not work out. But after 11 years I am here. It's one of my dream I want to do it (Bollywood film)," Jackie told reporters here at a promotional event of his upcoming film "Kung Fu Yoga".
	The legendary actor arrived in the city this morning for the India promotions of his film that also stars Bollywood actors Sonu Sood, Disha Patani and Amyra Dastur.
	"I would want to come again to India. I come here for film festivals, charity and for films. I know you all love me and even I love you all," he said.

I want to do a Bollywood love story: Jackie Chan

An inquiry has been launched into an incident that took place at the concert of  Atif Aslam and Abida Parveeen last week here after a security personnel claimed he was beaten up on the pointation of the singer, who thought he was molesting some girls.
	Sources in the Institute of Business Administration told PTI that a student of final year, who was part of the security team, had  lodged a written statement/complaint that he suffered bruises and harassment because Atif, 33, urged action again him for allegedly molesting girls.
	"The student was indeed part of the security team deployed for the concert and he claims he was only trying to prevent two girls and a boy with them from gate crashing into the VIP area without passes," a source said.
	He added that an inquiry is now being held to find out the truth.
	The incident at Atif's concert got wide coverage in the media when the singer apparently spotted one person trying to molest some girls and ordered action against him.
	Aslam was .

Karachi institute orders inquiry in Atif Aslam incident

Over 130 writers and thinkers from around the world are scheduled to attend the five-day Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet, 2017, one of the major literary festivals in the city, beginning on January 25.
	The line-up, organisers said, included Paul Beatty, Anita Desai, Kiran Desai, P Chidambaram, Shashi Tharoor and Kanishk Tharoor, Ruskin Bond, Kanhaiya Kumar, Rachel Holmes, Soumitra Chatterjee and Srijato.
	Kiran Desai, Anita Desai, Gulzar, Romila Thapar, Ramchandra Guha, Sharmila Tagore, Shashi Tharoor, Javed Akhtar, Rachel Holmes, Ashwin Sanghi, Tabish Khair, Saeed Naqvi, Shami Chakraborty, Nayomi Munaweera, Shehan Karunatilake would also attend the annual festival.
	The two new focus areas in this year's jamboree are youth engagement and writing of history.
	Another highlight is the trans-generational writing, bringing together writers from two different generations that will be best illustrated by mother and daughter duo of Anita and Kiran Desai, Nabaneeta Dev Sen and Nandana Sen, 

Over 130 writers, thinkers to attend Kolkata Literary Meet

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, one of the richest actors in the world, says he took a train to visit Taj Mahal with his "first income".
	SRK says he has great memories about train rides, one of which involves coming to Mumbai as well.
	"I went to Taj Mahal in train with my first income. When I came to Mumbai for the first time, I didn't know the train becomes local when it enters the city. I was sitting there on my berth and I didn't know that so I was scolded by the locals," Shah Rukh told reporters here.
	The 51-year-old addressed media at his residence, Mannat, before boarding a train to Delhi.
	The "Fan" actor is travelling by August Kranti to the capital for promotions of his latest "Raees".
	"I am very happy. Had come to Mumbai first time in train. I am excited but nervous too because I am going in a train after a long time. This is a long journey but we will have fun, the entire team of 'Raees' is here."
	His film "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge" had an iconic train scene with Kajol ..

When SRK visited Taj Mahal with his 'first income'

A rescue dog previously overlooked by hundreds of people because of his different colour eyes like his British rock star namesake David Bowie has finally found a new home.
	It is believed prospective owners visiting the rehoming centre in Bridgend had been put off by Bowie's different colour eyes, which were similar to the late famous singer's.
	Staff said lurcher cross Bowie had been at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Bridgend since November "because of his different-coloured eyes".
	The singer's son Duncan Jones tweeted support for a bid to rehome Bowie, three, earlier this month.
	His new owner Dr Nia Bowen said she "fell in love instantly".
	The dogs home said no-one had shown any interest in the "quirky canine with bundles of energy".
	But when Dr Bowen saw the online appeal to find him a new home, she was smitten, the BBC reported.
	"We had recently lost our dogs so we weren't necessarily looking to get another one straightaway," she said.
	"But when we saw Bowie's photo ...

Dog named after David Bowie finds new home

Indian cinema has represented a "majoritarian" point of view, with dalits being under represented and minorities being portrayed in a limited manner, even though the trend is slowly changing now, director Sudhir Mishra said today.
	He was speaking at a session on Indian films and its relation with the national narrative along with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and author Rachel Dwyer.
	"It does represent a majoritarian point of view, possibly because there is this idea of not upsetting people. At one point in time why were the muslims depicted a certain way? He would either be a qawwal or the hero's best friend and he would die with the Azaan in the background.
	Mishra said it was "sad" that Bollywood films have rarely featured a "dalit actor" or told stories of marginalised communities.
	"Has there been a dalit actor of any note? Has there been dalit stories told? When you take only Bollywood cinema, you know you have a pretty sad record in these matters and we have to admit it," he ...

Minorities underrepresented in films: Director Sudhir Mishra

Bengali actress Tridha Choudhury has bagged the lead role in Vikram Bhatt's soon to be launched show "Spotlight".
	The actress, who recently starred on the TV show "Dahleez", will play the role of a small town girl from the hills who overcomes odds to become a big Bollywood star but is unlucky in her quest to find true love.
	"A stint in regional movies, a successful TV show and now making my debut in a Vikram Bhatt show... It's going to be a new experience for me and I am super excited," Tridha said in a statement.
	"Spotlight", penned by Bhatt, is the story of a small town girl's meteoric rise to becoming the reigning 'Queen' of the Hindi film industry, who lives life on her own terms.
	"There are two sides to the world of Bollywood, one which is glitzy and glamorous, something which the audience sees. There is also a dark side to it, one that is filled with struggle and personal strife.
	"'Spotlight' tries to give the audience an insight into this reality, besides the emotional ...

Tridha Choudhury to play lead on Vikram Bhatt's 'Spotlight'

Noted poet-lyricist Prasoon Joshi today said the "intent" of demonetisation should not be criticised as such steps will have to be taken to end corruption which is more than just financial in nature.
     Speaking at a session here on the last day of the tenth edition of the JLF, Joshi said no country can be proud of itself unless it safeguards its vulnerable people.
	"A country can only be proud of itself if it can protect its vulnerable or handicapped people. We talk of corruption. There has been a lot of criticism of demonetisation, but I think the intent of the demonetisation move should not be criticised.
	"Someone will have to take such steps against corruption. It is not only about financial corruption, but also emotional and ideological corruptions," he said.
	Joshi said he felt happy when Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature last year as it was a step towards bridging the artistic gap.
	"Bob Dylan's Nobel prize became a debatable thing for people, but I was ...

Intent of demonetisation should not be criticised: Joshi

Taking his love for martial arts a step ahead, actor Tiger Shroff has joined the Super Fight League (SFL).
	The 26-year-old actor, who is known for his death defying fight sequences in the films, is the new co-owner of Bengaluru Tigers.
	"So excited to be associated with Super Fight League and the Bengaluru Tigers. As a martial artist myself I share the same passion as these fighters and will do my best to help make a difference in the SFL world. Go Tigers," Tiger said in a statement.
	The mixed martial league which began on January 20, already has Bollywood celebrities like Ajay Devgn, Arjun Rampal, Salim & Sulaiman and Randeep Hooda co-owning Mumbai Maniacs, Delhi Heroes, UP Nawabs and Haryana Sultans teams, respectively.
	"It is with great pride that I welcome Tiger to the Super Fight League. I have always believed Indian MMA needs an innovative and experimental format to bring the fans to the stadiums and in front of television," Bill Dosanjh, SFL's CEO & Principal Founder ...

Tiger Shroff joins mixed martial arts league

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who plays an army man in "Rangoon", took training from ace shooter Ronak Pandit to get correct the nuances for his role.
	Shahid trained closely for the period drama with the champion shooter, who bagged gold in the Men's 25m Standard Pistol category at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. The training took place at Malad and Worli shooting range for over a week.
	"Shooting is probably in Shahid Kapoor's blood. We did a lot of exercises to help him understand the technique of using the trigger. We followed the same training process that we do for the Olympics," Pandit said in a statement here.
	"We shot at different calibers and ranges and did precision shooting to get the angles right. He had a few long distance shots in the film and we wanted him to look convincing," he said.
	Pandit further reveals that on the last day of the training, they went to the Worli range to shoot the firearm with real bullets.
	Apart from understanding the basics of rifle shooting, Pandit ...

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