Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the presenters at the 74th Annual Golden Globes ceremony.
	The 42-year-old Oscar-winner will be joined by "Bridesmaids" star Kristen Wiig at the star-studded affair.
	The news was announced on the official Twitter handle of Golden Globes.
	"We can confirm that Leo DiCaprio and Kristen Wiig will be presenters at the 74th #GoldenGlobes on Jan 8."
	DiCaprio nabbed the best actor trophy for Alejandro G Inarritu's "The Revenant" at last year's Golden Globes.
	He's also previously won Globes for his roles in "The Aviator" and "The Wolf of Wall Street".

Leonardo DiCaprio to present award at Golden Globes 2017

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Carrie Fisher's family and friends gathered for an intimate memorial of the actress at her Beverly Hills home.
	Fisher, best known to her fans as Princess Leia from "Star Wars", died on December 27 after going into cardiac arrest while on an airplane.
	The bittersweet gathering was attended by stars like Penny Marshall, Meg Ryan, Richard Dreyfuss, Buck Henry, Candice Bergen and Gwyneth Paltrow, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Eulogies were delivered by Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd, as well as the actress' close friends Meryl Streep, Tracey Ullman, author Bruce Wagner, comedian Stephen Fry and security expert Gavin de Becker.
	"All the tributes circled back to Billie and how much Carrie loved her," said the friend.
	At the memorial, Streep also performed Fisher's favorite song, "Happy Days Are Here Again."
	On Friday, a funeral service for the "Star Wars" actress' mother and Hollywood icon Debbie Reynolds, will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park here. She will be buried with her 

Streep, Paltrow and more stars gathered for Fisher's memorial

Twelve years after the sensational hanging of Dhananjoy Chatterjee, convicted in a rape-murder case of 1990, director Arindam Sil is planning to make a docu-film with an aim to see the incident through a different perspective.
	It was on August 24, 2004 that Dhananjoy Chatterjee, a security guard in an apartment complex in south Kolkata, was hanged after being convicted of raping and murdering an 18-year-old girl, who was home alone, on March 5, 1990.
	"It is my interpretation of the barbaric incident and an attempt to pinpoint the real culprit, which may not be Dhananjoy. I went through over 3000 research papers," Sil said.
	He said that his film would be a documentary-cum- fiction and that he was still researching the gruesome incident that took place in 1990.
	The director, who made a couple of successful films in Bengali, argued that the film would not draw any conclusion about the identity of the rapist-murderer, but would see the crime with different eyes including those of the .

Docu film on Dhananjoy rape case in works

Veteran actor Om Puri, known for his unforgettable performances in cinema classics like "Ardh Satya", "Aakrosh" and "City of Joy", passed away at his residence here this morning after a massive heart attack.
	The 66-year-old actor is survived by estranged wife Nandita and son Ishsan.
	"I am in shock right now. It's unbelievable. He passed away around 6-6.30 AM. He was lying on the kitchen floor," Nandita told PTI.
	"I can't talk now. I am at Cooper hospital for the postmortem," she further said.
	Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Puri's demise and recalled his long career in theatre and films.
	Congress President Sonia Gandhi also condoled the demise of Puri.
	Remembering him as a versatile actor Gandhi said, "Om Puri was a gifted actor and socially-conscious human being. Indian film industry has lost a pillar."
	Apart from winning several accolades, including two National Awards for "Arohan" and "Ardh Satya", he was honoured with the Padmi Shri, the country's fourth highest ...

Bollywood veteran Om Puri dies of heart attack

Academy-Award winning composer A R Rahman has recreated his iconic track "Urvashi Urvashi" with crowd-sourced lyrics.
	The composer recently took to Twitter to crowd source the lyrics and what emerged was a new song with references to demonetisation and US President-elect Donald Trump.
	"The most beautiful thing about art is that it belongs to everyone and crowd sourcing is a great way to get newer audiences to connect," Rahman said in a statement.
	"It was a fabulous experience and what we've got is some interesting stuff filled with references to current events which is just as vibrant as the original one," he said.
	"Urvashi Urvashi" is a song from the 1994 Tamil film "Kadhalan".
	The composer, who celebrates his birthday today, is all set to perform the song - entirely in Tamil - on Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged season six, on January 14.

Rahman recreates his iconic track 'Urvashi'

Actress Kriti Sanon has not been finalised as the leading actress for "Thugs of Hindostan".
	Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan in the lead, "Thugs of Hindostan" is being produced by Aditya Chopra and will be directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya.
	Kriti's name has been doing the rounds for sometime.
	"We don't know where this is coming from. We haven't zeroed down on anybody. We have not locked anybody. We are still thinking who will fit the role best," a source close to the movie said.
	There will be one leading lady in the film romancing Aamir.
	Earlier, Vaani Kapoor's name had also cropped up for the action adventure film which gave rise to speculation that the makers are looking for a young actress.
	"We want to cast the right actress, we are not concerned about young or old. We want to cast the right girl for the role."
	The film's shooting will begin from March.
	"We are yet to zero in on the locations. We are still scouting, but most of it (shoot) will be in Mumbai," the ...

Kriti Sanon not signed for 'Thugs of Hindostan'

Bollywood celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Karan Johar and Javed Akhtar expressed their shock over veteran actor Om Puri's sudden demise, calling it a huge loss to Indian cinema.
	The actor, who gave countless memorable performances in movies of diverse genres, died at his residence here this morning after a massive heart attack. He was 66.
	Taking to social media, Puri's former co-stars and friends mourned his death.
	Akshay Kumar, who worked with Puri in films like "Aan: Men at Work", "Hera Pheri", "Awara Paagal Deewana" and "OMG - Oh My God!", tweeted, "Sad to hear about the passing away of the very talented Om Puri, my co-actor in many films...Heartfelt condolences to the family. #RIP
	Director Karan Johar said in Puri's death cinema had lost a brilliant artist.
	"Solid actor....Solid filmography....Immense talent.... #RIPOmPuri ....Cinema has truly lost a brilliant artist," Johar tweeted.
	Actor Anupam Kher, who also worked with Puri in many films, said the ...

Bollywood mourns veteran actor Om Puri's sudden demise

Veteran actor Om Puri, who gave countless memorable performances in movies of diverse genres, died at his residence here this morning after a massive heart attack.
	He was 66.
	"He passed away this morning due to a massive heart attack at his residence in suburban Andheri. It's shocking," a family source said.
	From Bollywood to Hollywood, from independent to art films, the noted actor, known for his versatility, gave several acclaimed performances.
	Puri featured in several Indian, Pakistani, British and Hollywood mainstream commercial films.
	He was awarded the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award, in 1990.
	Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Puri's demise and recalled his long career in theatre and films.
	Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar and Mahesh Bhatt expressed grief over Puri's demise, calling it a huge loss to Indian cinema.
	Born in Ambala, Haryana, in a Punjabi family, Puri graduated from the Film ...

Veteran actor Om Puri passes away

"Suicide Squad" star Viola Davis is the first celebrity to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017, but all she could think about while accepting the honour was her late father.
	The 51-year-old star's husband, actor Julius Tennon, 63, and her daughter Genesis were in attendance, along with Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep, who presented the honour to Davis, reported People magazine.
	"I wish he were here. He died in 2006 and, um, he would think this is pretty fantastic," Davis said.
	Davis also reflected on her difficult upbringing, saying, "The only picture I have of myself as a kid in kindergarten is with a little... Expression that's not really a smile, not really a frown, just something.
	"But every time I look at the little girl, I always thought, 'Oh, that's a cute outfit.' But she was always hungry, she was always shy, she was always kind of in the background, but inside she had big dreams bursting."
	After thanking her family and Streep for their support, Davis 

Viola Davis remembers father during emotional Walk of Fame

Hollywood star Vin Diesel says he is blessed to know his "xXx: Return of the Xander Cage" co-star Deepika Padukone.
	The 49-year-old-actor, who was in Mexico along with the film's entire cast and crew for its promotions, posted special message on Instagram for the actress as she turned 31.
	"Happy birthday to a truly amazing soul. So talented, stunning and regal. Blessed to know you and call you a real friend," Diesel wrote alongside Deepika's poster from "xXx: Return of the Xander Cage".
	The action-thriller, which is set to hit the Indian theatres on January 14, will mark Deepika's Hollywood debut.
	In fact, Diesel will visit India two days before the film's release to promote it along with "Bajirao Mastaani" star.
	D J Caruso, who has helmed the movie, also took to the social media to wish Deepika.
	"Happy Birthday @deepikapadukone. You embody Lana Turner w/the grace of Audrey Hepburn and u can kick some ass too," he wrote on Twitter.
	Thanking all her fans and friends for their ...

Blessed to know you: Vin Diesel to Deepika

Former "High School Musical" co-stars Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale have teamed up to deliver a duet version of Elle King's "Ex's and Ohs" hit.
	The actresses have remained close ever since meeting on the set of the Disney film franchise, in which they portrayed Gabriella Montez and Sharpay Evans respectively.
	The two friends recently staged a mini reunion for Ashley's YouTube channel series Music Sessions, during which she covers various songs, reported Contactmusic.
	"Welcome back to Music Sessions!" Ashley said in the video footage.

Vanessa Hudgens joins Ashley Tisdale for Youtube duet

Former "Lost" actor Harold Perrineau has landed a major recurring role in "Criminal Minds."
	He will play Calvin Shaw, a former FBI agent incarcerated for killing one of his informants, reported Variety.
	Perrineau's casting comes after Thomas Gibson was fired from the show following an on-set altercation with a producer.
	Prior to Gibson's highly-publicized exit, longtime star Shemar Moore also left the show.
	However, the show also brought on many new series regulars for the new season, including "Criminal Minds" alum actors Paget Brewster, Adam Rodriguez and Aisha Tyler, who was upped to a regular role.

Harold Perrineau joins 'Criminal Minds' cast

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has hinted that her relationship with Tristan Thompson has made her the happiest she's "been in years".
	The 32-year-old reality star has had a difficult few years, particularly due to her split from ex-husband Lamar Odom and his health struggles following a drug overdose in October 2015.
	But as she looks forward to the coming year, Khloe said she is feeling better than she has done in a long time, reported Contactmusic.
	"At this moment, a few days into 2017, I feel incredibly clear and probably the happiest I've been in years," she wrote on her website.
	"It's such a great feeling that I have my happy back! It's from a genuine place and the most peaceful place I've been in for longer than I can even remember. I think maintaining this peace and happiness is my biggest goal for the new year."
	Khloe didn't refer to basketball player beau Tristan by name but she hinted that the athlete, who she's been dating since September last year, was largely ...

Being in love makes me happy: Khloe Kardashian

Model Amber Rose said her relationship with Val Chmerkovskiy is amazing and she is "super happy".
	The 33-year-old model met the professional dancer last year when she appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" and was partnered with Val's brother Maksim, and has now said their relationship - which has been going on for four months - is "so good", reported Contactmusic.
	"It's amazing, it's so good, it's so good. It's been four months now and it's awesome. I love his family and everyone is just so great and he's great," Rose said.
	The beauty has three-year-old son Sebastian with ex-husband Wiz Khalifa.

Val Chmerkovskiy is amazing: Amber Rose

Former Fifth Harmony star Camila Cabello said she relies on Taylor Swift for advice on love.
	The 19-year-old singer said she is always being "taught" by the "Shake It Off" hitmaker, reported Contactmusic.
	"If I'm going through a rough time with a boy or if there's boy drama, she'll be like, 'Here's a playlist I made when I was going through that,' or she'll call me to talk about
it.
	"She's always teaching me. She's given me such great advice. And honestly, just seeing her live her life? You learn from it. She's so graceful," she said.

Camila Cabello relies on Taylor Swift for advice

"TV show Girl Meets World" has been cancelled after three seasons.
	The Disney Channel series, which is a spin-off of the hugely popular '90s sitcom "Boy Meets World," starred original cast members Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel, reported Variety.
	News of the cancellation was announced on the Twitter account for the "Girl Meets World" writers room with the post, "I just officially got the call, and would like to thank this audience for its incredible love and loyalty. Please watch our January episodes."
	Following the tweet, Disney confirmed the cancellation, releasing this statement: "Disney Channel will present the series finale of 'Girl Meets World' on Friday, January 20. In the episode, 'Girl Meets Goodbye,' the Matthews family contemplates a life-changing decision.
	"We are proud that for over 70 episodes, Michael Jacobs, April Kelly and the talented creative team, cast and crew entertained viewers with an authentic and heartfelt look at navigating adolescence.

'Girl Meets World' cancelled

Rockers Bon Iver have cancelled their European tour citing "personal reasons".
	The indie folk group were due to begin their trek across the continent in Paris on January 22 but announced they were pulling out via Twitter.
	An appearance by frontman Justin Vernon on radio show A Prairie Home Companion on January 14 has also been cancelled.
	"It's with great regret that we must announce the cancellation of our forthcoming European tour and Justin's appearance on @prairie_home," a post on the group's Twitter account read.
	A statement accompanying the tweet apologised to fans and stated the cancellation was due to "personal reasons". The group also told fans they will receive full refunds and that there were currently no plans to reschedule the 21 European dates.
	On Tuesday the band were announced on the bill at the 2017 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
	The band have not indicated whether the Coachella date or other festival performances later this year will be affected by ...

Bon Iver cancel European tour

The "Planet of the Apes" franchise is getting its own virtual reality experience.
	20th Century Fox's Innovation Lab is making an experience that will let players cross the species line, and band together with other apes in their fight against humans, reported Variety.
	Fox Innovation Lab showed a first short of the title at a press event at CES in Las Vegas.
	In that preview, which only consisted of a part of one scene of the entire experience, users faced another ape, which included a lot of chest bumping.
	The demo was set up on an Oculus Rift headset; Fox didn't reveal much further about the title, but it is expected to become available on other high-end virtual reality headsets as well.
	The "Planet of the Apes" VR experience won't be based on the story of the upcoming "War of the Planet of the Apes," which is scheduled to be released in July, but it would make sense for Fox to release the title around the same time as well to piggyback on the promotion of the movie.
	The ...

'Planet of the Apes' to get virtual reality experience

Actor Salman Khan's lawyers today concluded arguments in the case against him under Arms Act.
	The prosecution then started reply of the arguments, which will continue tomorrow in the court of the chief judicial magistrate.
	Defence counsel H M Saraswat said after completion of the arguments, some judgements from Supreme Court and high court were presented before the court as reference to prove that Khan was not guilty and should be acquitted.
	The defence had started the final arguments on December 9, wherein contradictions in statements of different prosecution witnesses in relation to the arms were mentioned before the court.
	Saraswat said there was no incriminating evidence against Khan that he had got the arms allegedly referred to with expired licence.
	"The investigation officer from forest department has nowhere mentioned that the arms in possession of Khan were used in alleged poaching," he said.
	Concluding the arguments, Saraswat claimed police officer Satyamani Tiwari, ...

Arms case against Salman: Defence concludes arguments

The producer who brought the magic of Harry Potter to the London stage has been named the most influential figure in British theater.
	Sonia Friedman topped the annual 100-strong power list produced by The Stage newspaper.
	Sonia Friedman Productions is behind West End hit "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," which follows JK Rowling's young wizard into adulthood, with children of his own.
	Friedman is also responsible for London productions of "Dreamgirls," ''Funny Girl," ''The Book of Mormon" and Mark Rylance comedy "Nice Fish."
	Friedman is the first person to top the list who does not own or operate West End theaters.
	Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber was second on the list, published today.
	Others in the top 10 include producer Cameron Mackintosh and National Theatre artistic director Rufus Norris.

Harry Potter producer Sonia Friedman tops theater power list

Actress Priyanka Chopra has wished Deepika Padukone on her 31st birthday and said that she can't wait to watch her Hollywood debut "xXx: Return of Xander Cage".
	The 34-year-old "Quantico" actress took to Twitter to extend her wishes to her "Bajirao Mastani" co-star.
	"Happy birthday @deepikapadukone may this year bring you lots of love and happiness.. I wish you the best for #XXX Can't wait to watch it," she wrote.
	"xXx: Return of Xander Cage" will hit theatres in India on January 14.
	Interestingly, Priyanka's Hollywood debut "Baywatch" will also release this year.

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