Singer Jennifer Lopez and rapper Drake are reportedly in a serious relationship.
	There were speculations that it is all a publicity stunt for their upcoming collaboration or reality show. But some of their friends have made it clear that the two are not doing it for public attention, reported E! News.
	"The couple are 100 per cent legit, and not a professional ploy to promote any type of business like many are assuming," their friends said.
	The duo sparked romance rumours ever since they shared their pictures with each other on social media.
	The pair were also recently seen together in a romantic prom night during which they were crowned King and Queen.
	After celebrating the sweet moment, they took over the dance floor and even shared a kiss.

JLo, Drake's romance not a publicity stunt?

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Oscar-winning actor Ben Affleck says that he is absolutely fine with the constant spotlight on his life, but gets bothered when his children's personal space is invaded.
	The 44-year-old star shares a cordial bond with his estranged wife Jennifer Garner, with whom he has two daughters Violet, 10, Seraphina, seven, and four-year-old son Samuel.
	Affleck, who recently made headlines for his highly-publicised split from Garner, said he always tries to protect his kids from the public eye, reported Guardian.
	"You become a public figure and it changes all the rules. The press can become invasive and dishonest, and you have to put up with inconvenient stuff like that.
	"I'm at peace with paying my own price, what I'm not at peace with is when it invades on my kids' space and time. They didn't make any bargains. I try to shelter them as best I can. That's my only real gripe," he said.

Ben Affleck never wants kids to pay price for his fame

Actress Amanda Abbington said that shooting with actor Martin Freeman on "Sherlock" after their split was "weird".
	The actors, who star as Dr Watson and Mary in "Sherlock" series, have been together since 2001 and share two children, Joe, 10, and Grace, eight.
	"Yes, (it was) so weird. Especially playing new parents again, up all night feeding and things, because we were effectively revisiting how it was when we first got together," Abbington told Stella magazine.
	She said while there were "pressure points" during the filming, she would love to work with her ex-partner again in the future.
	"Martin and I remain best friends and love each other, and it was entirely amicable, but we realised we'd come to the end of our time together," she said.

Filming with Martin Freeman post split was weird: Abbington

Singer Adele is reportedly planning to tie the knot with her partner Simon Konecki in UK following speculation that she has secretly engaged to him in October.
	The "Hello" hitmaker and Konecki had initially planned for a Christmas wedding, but due to the festive season it was difficult for them to get all their family members to the United States, reported OK! magazine.
	"As it was such short notice people already had plans," a source said.
	"Adele and Simon are very family-orientated and wanted those closest to them there on their special day so they decided to postpone getting married. A wedding is still very much on the horizon, but where and when haven't been decided yet," the source added.
	It came after Adele was pictured out shopping while wearing a ring on her wedding finger.

Adele to wed in UK after secretly getting engaged to Konecki

Actress Lily James says she learned to use a typewriter for her role in "Darkest Hour".
	The 27-year-old actress spent months preparing to play Winston Churchill's secretary in Joe Wright's wartime drama opposite Gary Oldman as the legendary Prime Minister and is hoping her skills will come in useful if she is not able to make her career in films, reported Female First.
	"I am actually playing a typist, so I've been learning to type on an old typewriter for the last few months. So if everything goes wrong with acting, I'm going to be a secretary," James said.

Lily James' typing lessons

Veteran actress Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband Frederick Prinz von Anhalt says he did not tell her about her amputated leg for three years.
	Prinz von Anhalt made the startling admission during his eulogy at Gabir's funeral, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, reported Female First.
	"I told her that we were going to get an x-ray. She woke up and said, 'What happened?' I told her nothing. She was in the hospital for about 14 days. The wound was healing so fast, faster than we expected, it was just perfect. They wanted to keep us another two weeks and I said, 'No, we're going home.' So I took her home."
	"She didn't know the leg was gone. She found out three years later and it was my mistake because I tried to sit her up on the bed. All of a sudden she looked down and she said there's a leg missing. I said, 'No, the leg is there right in front of you. You don't need a leg.' And that's it. It was all OK. We went out and had fun. Everything was OK," he said.
	Gabor who died ...

Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband did not tell her about amputated leg

Actor Russell Tovey is proud of his friend James Corden's success but joked he is jealous of his vast fortune.
	The 35-year-old actor starred opposite the "Late Late Show" host in "The History Boys" in 2006 and he's proud his friend is now doing so well, especially with something that seems to be effortless.
	But jokingly claimed he is "furious" about the "Into The Woods" star's popularity, reported Contactmusic.
	"'Carpool Karaoke' is the most effortlessly brilliant thing ever. And it's so him. How wonderful that something that comes so easy to him is his most successful thing. What a gift.
	"I'm jealous that he's got so much money now he's making pound coins, but I am incredibly proud of him. And he can go and still do a big film! I don't think there's anyone else in the world like that.

Russell Tovey envies James Corden's success

Music producer Sigala said he would love to collaborate with Chris Martin, but thinks the Coldplay frontman would turn him down.
	The "Easy Love" hitmaker thinks the Coldplay frontman is an amazing songwriter but is too nervous to approach him about a potential collaboration because he thinks he'd get turned down, reported Contactmusic.
	"I'd love to work with Chris Martin from Coldplay, I am a big Coldplay fan. I think the song writing is so amazing. I haven't (approached) him at all, I kind of assumed he wouldn't want to work with me, so I haven't even bothered."
	The 24-year-old producer has previously worked with the likes of Craig David, John Newman and Nile Rodgers.

Sigala wants to collaborate with Chris Martin

Actor Elijah Wood says he wants to open a restaurant, a record shop, and also continue his work as a DJ.
	The 35-year-old actor said he would also like to direct at some point, reported Female First.
	"I DJ as a hobby, which has increasingly become a source of enjoyment and expression.
	"I've always wanted to open a restaurant as I'd love to marry the creativity of designing a space whilst giving a great chef a place to create. And opening a record store is something I've wanted to do since I was a teenager. Certainly no shortage of things I've dreamed about," Wood said.
	The actor may various business ideas in mind but he would still like to continue with acting.
	Asked where he sees himself in 15 years time, he said, "Still making films and hopefully directing. And I imagine I'll still be talking about these ('Lord of the Rings'_ films. My love of New Zealand, the closeness of the cast and crew, the craftsmanship of the various departments and the new roads they paved, and so much ..

Elijah Wood wants to open restaurant, record shop.

Actress Zendaya says she wants to stay away from using her mobile phone this year.
	"I'm definitely not the worst when it comes to looking at my phone. Like, if I'm chilling with somebody, I won't be staring at my screen the whole time.
	"But my mom recently took a pic of me looking down at my phone when were out to dinner. She captioned it, "dinner with @zendaya and her phone." Sorry, mom! I just start scrolling and tune everybody out. Seriously, I've gotta do a detox. (sic)" she wrote on her official website.
	But it is going to be tricky for her as in the new year she has decided to stop ignoring calls.
	"It's a bad habit, I know. But I get soooo many dang phone calls. I'll see I have a missed call and straight up won't respond for days.
	"I just don't feel like talking sometimes. My manager will literally call me five times in a row and I will decline every time. But, I don't like to leave people hanging, so I'm gonna work on it! (sic).

Zendaya wants to go on mobile phone detox

Singer Alesha Dixon has vowed to continue enjoying life and taking the time to appreciate what she has in the new year.
	The 38-year-old "Britain's Got Talent" judge isn't making any particular resolutions for the coming year, but she has vowed to cherish every moment and keep having fun, reported Contactmusic.
	When asked about her plans for 2017, she said: "I can't wait for 'Britain's Got Talent' to return - we always have so much fun - and I just want to carry on enjoying my life.
	"The older I get the more life feels faster than ever, so it's a challenge to slow things down and smell the roses. But I'm very, very happy.

Alesha Dixon wants to slow down

Boyband Busted are hoping to find the time to record another album in 2017.
	The "Year 3000" hitmakers - comprising Matt Willis, James Bourne and Charlie Simpson - announced they were getting back together in 2015.
	Though they only released their comeback LP, "Night Driver", in November, they are already making plans to get into the recording studio, if they can fit it into their tour schedule, reported Contactmusic.
	Asked if there'll be another record, Charlie said: "It's in the process of being planned to be made."
	Matt added, "We've got quite a busy year in 2017, but we are carving out periods of time to go and make a new record. Hopefully we will start making it soon.

Busted ready for new album

Actor Adam Driver, who played the latest bad guy on the scene in "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens", said he almost turned down the role.
	The actor, who played  Kylo Ren, received a call from JJ Abrams while he was on set filming for Lena Dunham's hit TV series "Girls".
	But while "Star Wars" director Abrams wanted to talk to him about a role in the new film, Driver said it look some time for him to fully come round to the idea, reported Digital Spy.
	"I remember being overwhelmed by the size of it. I was nervous and had to think about it for a couple of months," Driver said.
	The actor is currently staring in the Martin Scorsese film "Silence" alongside Andrew Garfield. The two play Jesuit priests who face persecution and so travel to Japan to meet their mentor (Liam Neeson).

Adam Driver nearly turned down 'Star Wars' baddy role

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who has earned appreciation of fans and critics alike for her powerful performances in women-centric films, is happy that more films are being made on issues revolving around women and getting positive response from moviegoers.
	The versatile actress, known for her roles in films like "The Dirty Picture", "Kahaani" and "Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh", wants more power to women in the New Year.
	"I am grateful for all the appreciation that has come my way for my performance in 'Kahaani 2'. It's wonderful that so many women-centric films are being made today," Vidya told PTI.
	"It feels wonderful when people credit me for that. It's about time. I am flattered and humbled but more women power to women in 2017," she says.
	The National Award winning actress feels films are a reflection of society and as women are moving ahead in different walks of life, this is getting portrayed on-screen.
	"Women are at the centre of their own lives today and that's what is ..

Vidya happy to see women-centric films gaining prominence

Tyrus Wong, the artist whose paintings served as a visual inspiration for Disney classic "Bambi", has died at the age of 106.
	The Disney legend died peacefully at his home on Friday surrounded by his three daughters, reported Independent Online.
	Wong's death was announced on his Facebook page.
	"With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tyrus Wong," the post read.
	"Tyrus died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving daughters Kim, Kay and Tai-Ling. He was 106 years old."
	The Walt Disney Family Museum expressed its sadness at the news of his passing in a statement.
	"Legendary Disney artist, Tyrus Wong had a gift for evoking incredible feeling in his art with simple, gestural composition," it read.
	"Though Tyrus worked at The Walt Disney Studios only three years, between 1938 and 1941; his influence on the artistic composition of the animated feature Bambi cannot be overstated."
	The painter was born in Canton (now Guangzhou) in China in 1910 but immigrated to ...

Bambi artist Tyrus Wong dies

"Game of Thrones" is not only one of the biggest TV shows in the world but it has also helped save the business of a farmer in Northern Ireland.
	Forthill Farm in County Armagh was struggling to make ends meet until it's animals featured in the TV series.
	Farmer Kenny Gracey said that the show's demand for animals "has been a great asset and a great saviour for our farm", reported Digital Spy.
	"Any of the background animals, the chickens, the goats the geese, the dogs for instance or the deer. I'm supplying those," he said.
	Meanwhile, the show's direwolves might look like they come from a fantasy word, but in reality, they're from County Down.
	The Northern Inuit dogs Thor and Odin played the Stark companions 'Summer' and 'Greywind' and now get fans from all over the world coming to see them.
	William Mulhall, who runs 'Direwolf Tours', said: "I got a phone call one day from the breeder, who had owned them saying that some TV show wants to use my dogs in it.
	"So I brought the dogs 

'Game of Thrones' saved farmer's business!

Actress-producer Dia Mirza says she plans to produce romantic drama and coming of age films.
	Dia co-owns Born Free Entertainment with her husband Sahil Sangha and they have produced films like "Love Breakups Zindagi" and "Bobby Jasoos". Now she plans to come up with interesting slate of movies.
	"We are working on dramas - one is a romantic drama, coming-of-age film," Dia told PTI.
	The 35-year-old actress, who has acted in films like "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein", "Lage Raho Munna Bhai" and "Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd", has not not ruled out starring in a film made by her production company.
	The former Miss Asia Pacific is all praise for her filmmaker-husband.
	"Sahil is one of the coolest persons to work with, he is so peaceful... His presence creates a healthy work environment. As women, we want individuals in our life to look up to and respect and give us the opportunity to grow and express ourselves. We both celebrate each other's (success)."
	Considering the current financial ...

Dia Mirza wants to produce content-rich films

The first poster of Vishal Bhardwaj's next "Rangoon" has been unveiled and it gives a glimpse of the period romance drama.
	The vintage-style photo features the title of the film alongside the words Love, War and Deceit. Images of war are also prominent in the poster.
	The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Saif Ali Khan.
	"The wait is finally over and now, #Rangoon begins! Watch the trailer on 6th Jan. @RangoonTheFilm," Shahid posted on Twitter alongside the poster.
	"Rangoon" will release on February 24.

'Rangoon' poster out

South Superstar Rajnikanth's younger daughter Soundarya shared the first look of "VIP 2" starring Kajol and Dhanush.
	The 32-year-old filmmaker unveiled the poster of the film on Twitter.
	"As the year comes to an end and a New Year begins ... Here's my gift to all Dhanush fans. VIP 2. First Look Posters #TeaKadaiRajasAreBack #2017," she wrote.
	Kajol will be part of the sequel to the hit movie "VIP" and the film will be co-produced by Dhanush's Wunderbar Films.
	The actress, who will mark her comeback to Tamil film industry after two decades, also took to the micro-blogging site to share a picture of herself along with Dhanush and Soundarya.
	"Finally 1st day photoshoot. Back to Tamil after 20 years. The new team," Kajol, 42, wrote.
	She had earlier acted in the Tamil film "Minsara Kanavu", starring Prabhu Deva and Arvind Swamy.
	Dhanush, 33, who is also Soundarya's elder sister's husband, thanked the filmmaker for always being their for him.
	"Thank you Soundarya that's a very sweet 

Kajol, Dhanush-starrer 'VIP 2' first poster unveiled

Pop diva Mariah Carey had to stop her live New Year's eve performance following technical difficulties.
	Carey did not sing almost throughout her performance on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin" Eve with Ryan Seacrest, and complained that she could not hear the music, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	The 46-year-old singing sensation took the stage at Times Square to sing a medley of hits. But seconds into her performance of "Auld Lang Syne," it was clear that her lips were not in sync with the vocals heard on the live broadcast.
	The singer addressed the issue after transitioning to her hit "Emotions" and removing her earpiece, which a backup dancer tucked behind her shoulder. "Well, happy New Year! We can't hear, but I'll just get through the moment, okay," she said.
	Strutting across the stage Carey said, "We didn't have a (sound) check for this song, so we'll just say it went to No. 1, and that's what it is. Okay."
	The songstress, who struggled to get through her tracklist, again ..

Mariah Carey stops singing in live New Year eve gig

With the hope that 2017 will be prosperous and peaceful, several Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra wished their fans a very happy new year.
	Taking to Twitter, the stars also gave some advices to make 2017 a better year.
	Bachchan wrote, "New Year wishes for happiness always in 2017 !! Love to all."
	"What ever it is you 0stopped from doing last yr. Do it in 2017. Love, Family, Job whatever. If it scares you do it more & you will b happier. HNY 2 all," Shah Rukh tweeted.
	Johar wrote, "You're ego should be flexible...Your self respect intact...The only advice I have to offer for 2017! Make it count without a discount...."
	"I LOVE you guys! Happy New Year and see you in the new year!" Deepika tweeted
	Akshay wrote, "Here's wishing you all a fruitful and Jolly New Year!"
	"A toast to 2017, may this be your year,"  posted Ajay.
	Priyanka, who had an amazing 2016, said the best is yet to come.
	"The best is ...

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