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 ...

From Big B to SRK, B-town celebs wish happy new year to fans

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Pop star Katy Perry went for a romantic new year getaway with actor boyfriend Orlando Bloom in Tokyo.
	While posting on Instagram stories, the 32-year-old "Roar" singer said she and Bloom welcomed 2017 with strangers.
	"Lost in Tokyo... Counted down with strangers on a sidewalk. All is as it should be. To a better New Year," Perry captioned the video.
	Bloom seemed totally thrilled as he smiled for the camera and shouted "Happy New Year".
	The late-night festivities conclude a special year for the couple who have grown quite close over the past few months.

Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom ring in new year in Tokyo

Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, who appeared as a child artist with Kamal Hassan in "Chachi 420", says she hopes to work again with the southern superstar.
	Impressing one and all with her big-ticket Bollwyood release "Dangal", Fatima made her acting debut in the role of Bharti from 1997 hit "Chachi 420". She later acted in various TV series and also has featured in small roles in films like "Tahaan", "Bittoo Boss" and "Akaash Vani".
	"I don't remember much about working with Kamal Hassan sir as I was too small. I remember I had great time. As a child you are innocent, you don't think about acting, you are just there and do it," Fatima told PTI.
	"I wish I remember more about the experience, with him. Now, if I work with him I will be more attentive, analyse everything. I hope I get to work with him," she said.
	Fatima, who played the role of wrestler Geeta Phogat in the film, says wants to imbibe many qualities from her co-star Aamir Khan.
	"I want to imbibe everything from him ...

Hope to work with Kamal Hassan sir again: Fatima Sana Shaikh

Reports of Priyanka Chopra doing Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film on legendary poet Sahir Ludhianvi are doing the rounds, but the actress says she has not yet signed any Bollywood project.
	The 34-year-old star, however said she can not say no to Bhansali if he asks her to be a part of his film.
	"I haven't decided any film yet. (But) Sanjay sir is someone I can't say no to. He knows my pulse, he knows what I will like to do. Every time we meet we look for things to do together. And hopefully, we will combine something. But I haven't zeroed in on any film yet," Priyanka told PTI.
	When asked if she was offered the film, the actress said, "I don't like to talk about films that have been offered to me as then the list is long."
	Priyanka, during her stay in India has been a lot reading scripts and will be finalising her next Hindi films.
	"In New York and India, I have been hearing lot of filmmakers since two three months. I have heard lot of amazing scripts. I have four months in the year .

Can't say no to Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Priyanka Chopra

"Mean Girls" musical, the stage adaptation of the 2004 teen comedy movie starring Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert and Rachel McAdams has got a premiere date.
	The musical is scheduled to debut on October 3 at the National Theatre in Washington DC, reported AceShowbiz.
	The original film, directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey, revolves around a teenage girl who struggles to navigate high school in the States after 15 years with her family in Africa.
	The musical is adapted by Fey with her composer husband Jeff Richmond and lyricist Nell Benjamin. Tony winner Casey Nicholaw is attached to direct the project. The original producer Lorne Michaels will be involved in the musical as well. No cast members are announced.

'Mean Girls' musical set for fall 2017 premiere

Co-creator of the "Empire" and "Gilmore Girls" star Danny Strong is engaged to his girlfriend and actress Caitlin Mehner.
	Strong, 42, took to Instagram to share the happy news, alongside an adorable photo of his new fiancee showing off her beautiful ring.
	"(Three) and a half years ago I saw the cutest girl I'd ever seen and got up the nerve to talk to her. She gave me her phone number but it was missing a digit. I was convinced she had to have made a mistake (delusional?)
	"So, I tracked her down and asked her out. Then last night I got up the nerve to ask her to marry me and she said yes! The moral of the story is never be deterred by a missing digit. Love you," Strong captioned the image.
	The two are currently vactioning in Hawaii.
	"Aloha. Hawaii. Bae. Vacation. Peaceout2016.@StrongDanny," Mehner captioned a beachside picture of her beau.

'Gilmore Girls' star Danny Strong gets engaged

The stars of NBC's "Will & Grace" may reunite once again for a 10-episode revival of the Emmy-winning series, says its guest actor Leslie Jordan.
	The official word has yet to come from the Peacock network, but Jordan revealed that former co-stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally will all be reprising their roles, reported People magazine.
	"It's back. Here's the way it works: (NBC) has ordered 10 (episodes). It'll be for next season, so (the cast will) go in July. And then they'll add the guest cast. I'll get a phone call," said Jordan, who played Karen Walker's frenemy Beverly Leslie on the show.
	"Will & Grace" ran for eight seasons and scored 16 Emmy wins out of 83 nominations. All four stars took home Emmy gold for the show about a single woman, her gay roommate and their eccentric friends.

'Will & Grace' guest star teases possible revival

William Christopher, best known for playing Father Mulcahy on the hit sitcom MASH, has passed away at the age of 84.
	The actor died of lung cancer at his home in Pasadena, early morning on New Year's Eve, his agent confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
	He was diagnosed with cancer a year and a half ago and had been responding well to treatment up until last month, when the disease reappeared.
	"Two weeks ago, he took a turn for the worse. Hospice began this week at his home, and he went peacefully without pain this morning," his agent said.
	His "MASH" co-star Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret Houlihan on the show, shared, "Our Dear Bill and his goodness are a great argument for there being a heaven. I never heard him complain or loose his temper. Everyone adored him.
	"A great sense of humor and a great humanitarian. He became TV's quintessential padre as Father Mulcahy on 'MASH'. It was the most perfect casting ever known."
	Christopher guest-starred on multiple TV shows such 

'MASH' star William Christopher dead at 84

Gospel singer Kim Burrell is facing backlash after allegedly calling gay people "perverts" and "sinners" just days before she is scheduled to perform on "The Ellen Show".
	A video emerged earlier this week showing Burrell, 44, giving a sermon in which she suggested homosexuals will die in 2017 due to their sins, reported People magazine.
	"I came to tell you about sin. That sin nature. That perverted homosexual spirit, and the spirit of delusion and confusion, it has deceived many men and women, and it's caused us pain on the body of Christ," Burrell said, according to the video.
	After facing criticism for the comments as the video surfaced online, the singer responded through Facebook Live.
	"We're not in a war against flesh and blood. I came on because I care about God's creation and every person from the LGBT and anything else, any other kind of thing that is supporting gay... I never said LGBT last night. I said S-I-N and whatever else falls in the sin was preached," she ...

Hidden Figures singer Kim Burrell calls gay people 'perverted'

The tragic deaths of 'Star Wars' actress Carrie Fisher and Hollywood icon Debbie Reynolds have prompted several TV networks to honour the mother-daughter acting duo by re-airing some of their past performances and debuting a new documentary focused on their relationship.
	Fisher, best known to her fans as Princess Leia from 'Star Wars', died Tuesday at age 60 after going into cardiac arrest while on an airplane.
	On Wednesday afternoon, her 84-year-old mother was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke. She died that night.
	The specials will document the careers of the beloved icons, while also featuring tributes from friends and family, including Todd Fisher, who is Fisher's brother, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	A few of Reynolds' most notable sitcom and reality show appearances will also air in succession.
	Beginning with 14 episodes of Reynolds' Emmy-nominated run on "Will & Grace" as Debra Messing's mother, the marathon will then feature her guest judge appearance ...

Fisher, Reynolds to be honoured with TV specials and tributes

Actor Mark Hamill says he is still reeling from the unexpected deaths of his "Star Wars" co-star Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds.
	Fisher, best known to her fans as Princess Leia from 'Star Wars', died Tuesday at age 60 after going into cardiac arrest while on an airplane.
	On Wednesday afternoon, her 84-year-old mother was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke. She died that night.
	Hamill has opened up about the loss of his two dear friends, saying it was "unimaginable" for him, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"I felt like I didn't want to do this, that it was too soon to talk about Carrie, and then came the double-whammy of Debbie Reynolds going as well. It's just unimaginable. I'm sure there is a long list of people who knew Carrie better than I did, but that said, our relationship was unique.
	"It was special. We were in the garage band that hit it big and had all these hit albums. Then we split up and went on our merry way," he said.
	The actor continued, .

Mark Hamill shares memories of Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds

While ringing in 2017, the city of Sydney paid tribute to two iconic musicians Prince and David Bowie, who died in 2016.
	The two legendary artistes were honoured during the New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations with custom pyrotechnics set to their signature songs "Purple Rain" and "Space Oddity", reported Entertainment Weekly.
	The Sydney Harbour Bridge was lit up in purple for Prince, who died in April at the age of 57, while fireworks shaped like heavenly bodies saluted Bowie, who died in January aged 69.
	"This year, sadly, we saw the loss of many music and entertainment legends around the world. So celebrating their music as part of Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks displays is an opportunity to reflect on the year that has been and what the future may hold," fireworks co-producer Catherine Flanagan said.

Prince, Bowie honoured in Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared the first look of filmmaker Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth Dhanush's next Tamil directorial, a biopic on Indian Paralympic high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu.
	Titled "Mariyappan", the film will chronicle the life of the 21-year-old high jumper from Salem district in Tamil Nadu.
	He represented India in the 2016 Summer Paralympic games held in Rio de Janeiro in the men's high jump T-42 category, winning the gold medal in the finals.
	Shah Rukh, 51, unveiled the first poster of the biopic on Twitter, in which the athlete can be seen standing with a medal in his hand.
	"Here's presenting the first look of the biopic on #MariyappanThangavelu, our very own national hero, all the best Aishwaryaa Dhanush," SRK wrote.
	To which Aishwaryaa replied, "Thank you so much! A very happy new year to you and the family.

SRK shares first look of Aishwaryaa Dhanush's next film

Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian believes that she grew up so much in 2016.
	The "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star opened up about her past 12 months experiences, saying she learnt a lot about how she should react to various situations by keeping a positive attitude, reported Femalefirst.
	"The new year is a good time to reflect on the baby steps I've taken, and how I've evolved. I think it's so important to acknowledge the evolution. It took me a long time to get here. I feel like I've grown so much this year, with what I can handle and how I react to situations," Khloe said.
	The 32-year-old star added, "I like to make goals in life, but I make sure that the goals aren't too crazy because if you ever fall off the horse, you will beat yourself up. It's good to set small goals, and I never set a crazy time limit for myself.

Khloe Kardashian reveals her 2016 experience

Actress Marion Cotillard said she passed on numerous blockbuster movies because she was not really inspired by the directors.
	The 41-year-old actress has revealed she has received plenty of offers to star in big-budget films in the past, but ultimately decided the projects were not for her, reported Femalefirst.
	"I want to work with directors who have a very strong vision and who have the need to tell stories. I've had a few offers in the past of big, big movies that became huge blockbusters, and I was super excited by some of them, thinking, 'Oh my god, this is my dream', and then I would meet the director and I wouldn't feel the desire.
	"They would show me amazing sets, amazing costumes, amazing drawings of the universe, and I felt they would be amazing with the camera but that I would be alone and I didn't want that," Cotillard said.

Cotillard reveals why she rejected numerous movie offers

Pop star Kylie Minogue said she had a "crazy" 2016 so she is hoping things get bit calmer next year.
	The 48-year-old star, who got engaged to boyfriend Joshua Sasse after just five months of dating in February, wants her life to be less eventful in the coming year, reported Hello! magazine.
	"I've had a lot of great moments in 2016, it's been a bit crazy. I hope that in 2017 things settle down," Minogue said.
	The "In Your Eyes" hitmaker said she wants to achieve a lot in her professional life in the coming years.
	"I'd love to make a new pop album and go on tour. I'm also thinking - by popular demand - of bringing back my lingerie line.

I hope that in 2017 things settle down: Kylie Minogue

Oscar-winner Kate Winslet has paid a touching tribute to her "Sense and Sensibility" co-star Alan Rickman, saying the actor was very "kind".
	The 41-year-old actress revealed how the veteran star, who passed away at the beginning of 2016, had a habit of ensuring he was always the one to pay the bills at a restaurant, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"At Al's memorial, Juliet Stevenson told the story of how whenever Al would go out to supper and anyone else would try and pay, he would somehow have phoned ahead or slipped his credit card ahead of the meal so no one even got a look at the cheque," Winslet said.
	"He was always a great big softy. If there was one word I could use to really describe Al, it would be kind."
	Earlier this year, following the news of his demise, Winslet described Rickman as one of "the kindest and best men".
	The two had reunited for 2015's "A Little Chaos", which Rickman directed.
	"He was loved enormously by so many. He was an exceptionally warm and giving ...

Kate Winslet pays tribute to Alan Rickman

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, who played the adoptive mother of Dev Patel's character in "Lion", says she could really relate to him as a maternal figure on the film's sets.
	The 49-year-old star said she is looking forward to see where Patel's career takes him in the future, reported Femalefirst.
	"I was maternal to him. I was pretty much in character playing the role... I really just related to him as a mother. I would go up to him and stroke his hair and touch his face and hold his hand. He gave permission for that, which was terrific...
	"I also think now you'll see Dev as a leading man, not as an Indian man or anything other than a leading man. I look forward to his journey into all of that now," Kidman said.
	The movie directed by Garth Davis is creating major Oscar buzz, thanks to its successful run in Hollywood award season.
	The movie is based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, a young Indian boy who gets separated from his brother and mother when he ends up 1,000 ...

I really related to Dev Patel as a mother in 'Lion': Kidman

Singer John Legend has praised rapper Kanye West by calling him an "important talent" and believes the world "needs" him.
	The 38-year-old star hopes his friend West, who was hospitalised earlier this year with exhaustion and sleep deprivation, gets well soon as the music industry really needs him, reported Rolling Stone.
	"This is a very difficult life and a difficult business. I don't want to try to play pop psychologist, so I'm not gonna try to analyse what's happening with him.
	"I just want him to do whatever he needs to do to feel better and to feel like he's ready to go again, because music needs him. The world needs him. I think he's such an important talent," Legend said.

The world 'needs' Kanye West: John Legend

Actor Olivier Martinez is reportedly disappointed that his relationship with Halle Berry has ended as the French star "never expected" the two would divorce.
	The 50-year-old star, whose divorce was finalised earlier this week, wanted to work things out with Berry, reported People magazine.
	"He always hoped that they could work things out. He never expected to be divorced. He and Halle always had a very passionate relationship. There was a lot of arguing, but also a lot of love," a source said.
	Berry, 50, and Martinez split in October 2015 after two years of marriage.
	The couple has agreed to share physical and legal custody of their 3-year-old son Maceo.
	Martinez has chosen to continue living in LA and take on film projects so he can still be with his son.

Olivier Martinez 'never expected' to divorce Halle Berry

Singer Miley Cyrus and her actor fiance Liam Hemsworth made a surprise visit to a children's hospital.
	The 24-year-old singer and Hemsworth, 26, met young patients of Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego as part of Cyrus' Happy Hippie charity which aims to fight injustices facing homeless, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable population, reported AceShowbiz.
	The "Wrecking Ball" singer teased the "very special day" on Instagram hours before sharing pictures from visit and officially crowning Hemsworth a "happy hippie."
	"Thank you for having us today! Beautiful children everywhere! @liamhemsworth is OFFICIALLY a #happyhippie!!! @happyhippiefdn," Cyrus wrote.
	In another post she wrote, "Thank you @radychildrens for your incredible dedication to bettering the lives and health of the beautiful youngins @liamhemsworth and I got to visit today."
	The hospital also shared a video montage from the pair's visit, along with a Facebook message thanking the couple for bringing "joy and laughter" .

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