Film legend Debbie Reynolds died after suffering a stroke, a day after the death of her movie star daughter Carrie Fisher, US media reported.
	"She wanted to be with Carrie," her son Todd Fisher was quoted as telling industry weekly Variety yesterday, hours after the 84-year-old collapsed at his Beverly Hills home and was rushed to hospital.

Carrie Fisher's mother Debbie Reynolds dead at 84: reports

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Film legend Debbie Reynolds was rushed to hospital after suffering a possible stroke, a day after the death of her movie star daughter Carrie Fisher, emergency services and US media said.
	A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Fire Department told AFP yesterday paramedics responded to a request for medical aid at the Beverly Hills home of Todd Fisher, Reynolds's son, just after 1:00 pm (local time).
	The spokeswoman would not confirm it was the 84-year-old icon but said "an adult female patient in fair to serious condition" had been transported to the nearby Cedars-Sinai hospital.
	Reynolds "just suffered a medical emergency, which we're told is a possible stroke," reported celebrity news portal TMZ, adding that she had been distraught since Fisher's death following a heart attack.
	Fisher, catapulted to worldwide stardom as rebel warrior Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, was pronounced dead in Los Angeles on Tuesday, four days after collapsing on a transatlantic ...

Debbie Reynolds rushed to hospital: paramedics

There's been a run on Carrie Fisher's books since the "Star Wars" actress and humorist died today.
	Fisher's book, "The Princess Diarist," was on top of Amazon's list of best-selling books today, just ahead of "Zero Sugar Diet."
	"Wishful Drinking" and "Postcards From the Edge" were also in Amazon's top 10, with "Shockaholic" ranked as No. 57. Five of the top 10 books on Amazon's "Movers and Shakers" list, which measures titles that show the greatest upward movement in sales over a 24-hour period, were by Fisher. That list also included Courtney Carbone's book, "I Am a Princess," about Fisher's Princess Leia character, at No. 11.
	Meanwhile, comic Steve Martin found himself the topic of discussion online about a tweet that he posted, then deleted, that said: "When I was a young man, Carrie Fisher ... Was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. She turned out to be witty and bright as well."
	Martin received some online criticism for initially focusing on her appearance instead of 

Carrie Fisher's books become best sellers after her death

Actor Mohnish Bahl, who has essayed different characters including those of villains, says he is lucky to not get stereotyped.
	"People have loved me in 'Maine Pyaar Kiya', 'Baaghi', 'Shola Aur Shabnam', 'Hum Aapke Hai Kaun', 'Hum Saath Saath Hai'. I feel blessed that audience has accepted me in two diametrically opposite categories of roles (negative and positive)," Mohnish told PTI.
	"Actors usually get stereotyped and typecast but luckily that has not happened to me. There is nothing that I did consciously to avoid playing either of the roles," he said.
	Mohnish is grateful to all the producers and directors for offering him variety of roles.
	"(Filmmaker) Sooraj Barjatya gave me a negative role in 'Maine Pyaar Kiya' and then a positive one in 'Hum Aapke Hai Kaun'. I have never been in a position where I can choose my next film so I did what was offered to me.
	"I have never been a leading actor. I have been a character actor so I have to let the cards play out as they shuffle," he 

Feel blessed to not get stereotyped: Mohnish Bahl

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has lauded Aamir Khan's "Dangal" saying unlike other superstars, his films don't make India "look like a regressive country."
	Varma, who has directed Aamir in "Rangeela", took to Twitter to rant about how other superstars in the country don't look beyond wanting to look forever young in films.
	He praised Aamir, in a series of tweets, for not hesitating to play a father of two grown up daughters in the sports drama which is based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his wrestler daughters.
	"Just saw Dangal and zapped with Aamir's belief in Indian audience's intelligence that they can make such a niche idea into such a massive film.
	"Super stars never grew up beyond wanting to look forever young and wanting to show 6 packs even after 50 and then comes Aamir in Dangal," Varma posted.
	The director said he is impressed to see how Aamir does not think the audience to be dumb and respects their intelligence.
	"Want to touch Aamir's feet for his ever growing .

Ram Gopal Varma praises Aamir's Dangal, slams other Khans

In a novel way of promoting his upcoming film "Raees", Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has recorded a video message in which he is urging people not to drink and drive.
	SRK has posted a video on social networking site in which he is seen in the get up of his on screen character from the Rahul Dholakia directed movie.
	He says, "It's party time so one can party hard. People can dance like 'Majnu' and 'Laila'. But don't drink and drive."
	The upcoming action thriller is the story of bootlegger Raees (played by SRK), whose business is challenged by a police officer, essayed by Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
	Also starring Mahira Khan, the movie is set to release on January 25 next year.

'Don't drink and drive', says SRK

Actress Deepika Padukone has announced that her Hollywood debut "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage" will release in India on January 14 before any other country.
	The film is the third installment of the 'xXx' franchise, making it a sequel to 2002 film "xXx" and the 2005 film "xXx: State of the Union". The movie will see Vin Diesel return as Xander Cage.
	"Thrilled to announce that #XxX:TheReturnofXanderCage will release in India first! Before anywhere else in the world! #14thJanuary #VinDiesel," Deepika tweeted.
	The film directed by D J Caruso, also stars Donnie Yen, Samuel L Jackson, Tony Jaa, Nina Dobrev, Ruby Rose, Rory McCann, Kris Wu, and Ariadna Gutierrez.

'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage' to release in India first

Having painted figurative works for almost a decade, modernist painter Ram Kumar's tryst with abstract art began when he found himself unable to capture the soul of a human being on canvas amidst the sound and the fury of 1960 Benaras.
	But, the surroundings changed the way the painter looked at the world, making several inner changes within him, both visually and emotionally, and resulted in the creation of some of his most iconic artworks.
	Kumar's over half-a-century-long artistic career, and his transition from a figurative artist to an abstract one, has been chronicled through a collection of his artworks that are on view at an ongoing exhibition titled, "Ram Kumar: Traversing the Landscapes of the Mind", at the Saffronart Gallery here.
	"The exhibition is like a reference book of his works spanning over six decades," a spokesperson from Saffronart said.
	The 92-year-old painter, who was a member of the Bombay Progressive Arts Movement, along with his contemporaries M F Husain, F 

Ram Kumar's journey from figurative art to abstract

"Game of Thrones" author George R R Martin has paid tribute to "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher and "Watership Down" writer Richard Adams, saying the world is poorer without them.
	In a blog post titled "A Bad Year Gets Worse," Martin wrote, "Death, death, and more death... This year just keeps getting worse and worse."
	"There is not much I can say about the death of Carrie Fisher that a thousand other people have not said already. She was way too young. A bright, beautiful, talented actress, and a strong, witty, outspoken woman. Princess Leia will live as long as STAR WARS does... Probably forever..."
	Martin, who has earned widespread praise for creating the fantasy universe of seven kingdoms, compared Adams to JRR Tolkien.
	"...The world lost one of its great fantasists today," he said, adding "Watership Down" was one of the great fantasy novels of the 20th century, alongside Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and TH White's "The Once and Future King."
	Adams died in his sleep at .

She was way too young: GRR Martin on Carrie Fisher

Indian-origin actor Dev Patel and Sunny Pawar starrer "Lion" has received the diversity in film award from Zurich Film Festival, which opened with the film's European premiere in September.
	Directed by Garth Davis the movie also stars Rooney Mara and Nicole Kidman.
	The award will be presented tonight by Karl Spoerri, the co-director of Zurich Film Festival, reported Variety.
	The movie revolves around the story of Saroo Brierley, an Australian man who uses Google Earth to find the family that he was separated from in India.
	While Sunny plays the younger version of Saroo, Patel essays the role of grown up Saroo, who comes to India to find his lost family.
	 "I have always been a firm believer in the power of film and art to create positive change.'Lion' is the perfect example of the power of unconditional love and its ability to transcend any socially constructed differences.
	"At the end of the day, we are all humans and we share an enormous capacity to love and be loved. More than 

'Lion' wins diversity in film award at Zurich festival

Priyanka Chopra achieved many career milestones in 2016 and the actress is happy to share it with her family.
	Priyanka ranks eighth in the Forbes list of highest paid celebrities/sports personalities in the world. She was also on Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People" of the year as well.
	Besides this, the "Quantico" actress figured on IMDb's (Internet Movie Database) list of most popular celebrities, at number 55 leaving behind a host of Hollywood stars like Jennifer Aniston, "Harry Potter" actor Emma Watson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp.
	Just four days after the official announcement, Priyanka moved up to the 16th spot on the IMDb's list.
	"It all feels great and incredible. I am on number 16 now on IMDb list... Appearing on Forbes and Time magazine. I don't have words to describe it," Priyanka told PTI.
	"I am very excited. I share my happiness with my family. My mother is proud of my work and whatever I have achieved. I will just keep working," she said.
	Priyanka, .

It all feels great and incredible: Priyanka on 2016 graph

The film industry power couples and their romance may give fans major relationship goals but in 2016 "pyaar" seemed "impossible" for celebrities, signalling the end of many fairytale love stories.
	From Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt to Bollywood's Farhan Akhtar-Adhuna Bhabani many marriages came to an end. The year also saw Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif and Sushant Singh Rajput-Ankita Lokhande part ways.
	Jolie-Pitt: One of the most shocking break-ups of the year was that of Hollywood's A-list couple Jolie and Pitt. Shipped by fans as 'Brangelina', they split just two years after their marriage.
	The couple, who share three biological and three adopted children, are headed for an acrimonious split after Jolie filed for divorce on September 19, citing "irreconcilable differences".
	Pitt had to face allegations of child abuse following the divorce announcement. Though he was cleared, the couple's carefully built image took a major hit.
	Amber Heard-Johnny Depp: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's ...

2016: When things fell apart for celebrity couples

Veteran actress Carrie Fisher was working on the stage sequel of her popular one woman show "Wishful Drinking".
	The sequel of the show which debuted at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in 2006 before making its way to Broadway, was one of the projects in the works at the time of her passing, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Fisher, 60, passed away on Tuesday after she was admitted to intensive care unit following a massive heart attack on flight.
	The actress-writer, director Josh Ravetch, and the Geffen had recently agreed to move forward with a follow-up to the autobiographical stage production, to be titled "Wishful Drinking Strikes Back: From Star Wars to, uh, Star Wars!".
	The original "Wishful Drinking" was a revealing, irreverent recollection of Fisher's personal and professional ups and downs, and it was adapted into a book and an HBO documentary.

Carrie Fisher was planning 'Wishful Drinking' stage sequel

The nutritionist who helped superstar Aamir Khan lose multiple kilos of fat and simultaneously gain several kilos of muscle for "Dangal" is all set to come out with a book on fat loss uniquely designed for the Indian body.
	In the book tentatively titled "The Dhurandhar Fat-Loss Diet", Dr Nikhil Dhurandhar talks of a thoughtfully- constructed, scientifically-based diet that strategically harnesses the muscle-preserving and hunger-reducing power of protein from non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian food sources.
	Losing less muscle by the end of the diet means that not only are people healthier with better body strength and greater ability to control blood sugar levels, but because of a better resting metabolic rate, they are less likely to regain the fat, according to physician and nutritional biochemist who has been involved with obesity treatment and research for over 30 years.
	Says Aamir about his nutritionist, "No cheat days! ... Reducing body fat to less than 10 per cent for ...

Man behind Aamir's 'Dangal' look to reveal secrets in book

Superstar Salman Khan says he likes to live a healthy lifestyle and tries to stick to a balanced diet.
	The star, who turned a year older yesterday, launched his personal app to be in touch with his fans and opened up about his workout regime on the same.
	"I cycle, swim, go to the gym, eat the right kind of food, and sleep late, as I don't get sleep easily. The kind of food you eat is as important as your workout. I like leading a healthy lifestyle, and avoid processed and sugary food," says Salman.
	The "Sultan" star says his diet is high in protein and yellow dal cooked by his mom is his all time favourite.
	"My all-time favourite will remain the Yellow Dal that my mom cooked. My favourite dishes include rajma, chawal, and roti, very simple food.
	"As far as my diet is concerned, for breakfast, I eat four egg whites and some low-fat milk. Pre-workout, I have a protein shake, and two egg whites. Post workout, it is a protein bar, oats, almonds and three egg-whites. Lunch is largely .

I like leading a healthy lifestyle: Salman Khan

Actor Zach Galifianakis and wife Quinn Lundberg have welcomed their second child together
	The couple welcomed the baby boy named Rufus Emmanuel Lundberg, on November 7, reported E! online.
	The comedic actor and his wife of four years are also parents to a three-year-old son.
	During a 2014 appearance on the "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Galifianakis revealed their firstborn's gender an entire year after Lundberg had given birth.

Zach Galifianakis, wife Quinn Lundberg welcome second child

Rapper T.I's wife Tiny has filed for divorce after six years marriage.
	The two have three children together, King Harris, Major Harris and Heiress Harris.
	Tiny also has an older daughter, Zonnique Pullins, from a previous relationship.
	According to a source the couple have been having ups and downs in their relationship for some time now and that "arguments and disagreements over some issues led them to split," reported E! online.
	Neither Tiny nor T.I, whose real name is Clifford Joseph Harris Jr, have spoken out about their split on social media yet, although based on their Instagram accounts, it appears that the former duo spent the holidays together as a family with their children.
	The former couple documented their lives on the hit VH1 series "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle," which debuted back in December 2011.
	Tiny, who became popular as a member of the R&B group Xscape, also won a Grammy Award for her work as a writer on the TLC hit single "No Scrubs.

T.I's wife Tiny files for divorce

R&B star Rihanna no more follows singing sensation Jennifer Lopez on photo-video sharing website Instagram.
	There are rumours doing the rounds that Lopez is romancing Drake, who was previously reported to be dating Rihanna.
	Earlier this year, the 28-year-old singer gifted Lopez, 47, with a pair of navy boots from her design collaboration with Manolo Blahnik.
	In a handwritten note to the "On the Floor" singer, Rihanna called Lopez "the baddest," adding, "Because I know you're gonna wear them better than me!!!"
	The rapper and Lopez sparked relationship speculation earlier this month when after attending two of her Las Vegas concerts back-to-back.
	Drake also hosted a super exclusive gathering that Lopez happened to attend.

Rihanna unfollows Jennifer Lopez on Instagram

"Supergirl" star Melissa Benoist is putting an end to her marriage and has filed for divorce from husband Blake Jenner.
	The actress has decided to part ways after four years of marriage, reported E! online.
	According to court documents Benoist cited "irreconcilable differences" for the split and doesn't want either party to give spousal support. The couple has no children together.
	During their relationship, the duo had appeared on two episodes of "Supergirl" together.
	Back in September, the couple was all smiles as they traveled to the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival to support Blake's latest project "The Edge of Seventeen.

Melissa Benoist files for divorce from Blake Jenner

In a piquant diagnosis, celebrated author and journalist Thomas Friedman warns that the world has entered a "dizzying" and unprecedented "age of accelerations" which is transforming every aspect of modern life while making people "fearful or unmoored".
	The three-time Pulitzer Prize winner in his new book "Thank You For Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations" builds a convincing case to make sense of why the world is the way it is today and which are the "biggest forces" driving it.
	Published by Penguin, the 453-page book, which is a work of contemporary history, records the "tectonic movements" that are reshaping the world today and informs how to get the most out of them as well as "cushion their worst impacts."
	"We all sense it - something big is going on. You feel it in your workplace. You feel it when you talk to your children. You can't miss it when you read the newspapers or watch the news. Our lives are speeding up - and it is dizzying," ...

We are living in dizzying age of accelerations: Friedman

Priyanka Chopra is in India right now and the actress is set to ring in the New Year in Goa with her family and friends.
	The 34-year-old star, who has been busy filming the season two of her TV show "Quantico" in New York, is looking forward to spend quality time with her loved ones, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"My plan for New Year's Eve is to hang out with my friends and family. I'm going to be in Goa, India because I have a home there. So I intend to be awake into the wee hours of the night," Priyanka said.
	The "Bajirao Mastani" star says she rarely makes New Year resolutions as it is tough for her to stick to them, but plans to have a healthier lifestyle in 2017.
	"I usually don't make New Year's resolutions because I end up breaking them by the third of January. But this year I decided I'm going to get a lot healthier.
	"I've always been dependent on my metabolism for my body and my weight, but I want to quit coffee, I want to sleep well, I want to be able to go to ...

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