A day after actress Carrie Fisher suffered a mid-air heart attack, her sister took to social media to thank people for their support.
	Joely Fisher, Carrie's 49-year-old sister and a fellow actress who has appeared on "Last Man Standing," posted on Twitter a throwback photo of them with fellow sister and TV star Tricia Leigh Fisher.
	"Fisher Girls...Your love and prayers are deeply felt...@TriciaLFisher @carrieffisher @Gary_TheDog," Joely wrote.
	Joely, who is performing in the Laguna Playhouse's production of "Sleeping Beauty," also tweeted that she would perform a matinee of the pantomime that afternoon as scheduled, then return to Carrie's bedside.
	The 60-year-old Star Wars' actress' brother and 58-year-old producer Todd said that actress was treated in the ICU following her cardiac arrest, which took place on a plane just before it landed in Los Angeles, reported E! online.
	"She's obviously a very tough girl who has survived many things. I encourage everyone to pray for her," ...

Carrie Fisher's sister thank fans for support

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Veteran actor Anupam Kher's 500th film "The Big Sick" is set to have its world premiere at Sundance film festival on January 20.
	Directed by Michael Showalter, the film is an American romantic comedy, which stars Oscar-winning actress Holy Hunter, Pakistani-American stand-up comedian Kumail Nanjiani, and actors Zoe Kazan and Ray Romano.
	The 61-year-old star shared the news on Twitter, saying he is glad to be a part of the project.
	"My 500th film The Big Sick selected for World Premier at Sundance Film Festival. Life's best gift for the son of a clerk," he wrote.
	In another post he thanked his film's producers Judd Apatow and Barry Mendel for believing in him.
	"Judd Apatow and Barry Mendel for your love and faith. Congratulations for The Big Sick being selected at Sundance Film Festival."
	He continued, "It is such joy to be part of #TheBigSick and to have wonderful co-actors Holy Hunter, Ray Ramano, Zoe Kazan and my friend Kumailn. Jai Ho.

Anupam Kher's 500th film to have world premiere at Sundance

Actress Priyanka Chopra says she has no issues about being considered a sex symbol as she considers it as part of her profession.
	The 34-year-old actress however said that being hot has never been her aim, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"Being objectified is part of my job. I don't get offended by being called a sex symbol, because I'm an actress and it's the nature of what I do.
	"But I don't think being a sex symbol is something you want to aim for. Of course you want to be hot, but that's not all you want to stand for," Priyanka said.
	The "Quantico" star will soon appear alongside Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson in the 'Baywatch' film, in which she plays Victoria Leeds. Describing her character Priyanka said she is an "ostentatious boss b*** on the beach.

Being objectified is part of my job: Priyanka Chopra

With a motley of songs in her kitty from rock to sufi, singer Neha Bhasin says she believes in reinventing herself with every track.
	"I am one of the few singers who has reinvented oneself with every song. I still take classes and want to do different kind of songs," Neha told PTI.
	The 34-year-old singer recently won Stardust Award For Best Playback Singer (Female) for song "Jag Ghoomeya" from Salman Khan starrer "Sultan".
	"For me awards are a validation of my work. I have been focusing on giving me best. I take my job seriously. It's a very special process, you have to be connected with what you are singing," she said.
	Neha said she was surprised to win the award as she thought the competition was tough.
	"I did not expect it as the competition was tough. I liked all the singers. I was surprised to win it. I don't think winning an award changes things. It makes you feel happy," she added.
	The "Dhunki" hit-maker also revealed that she is still unaware what "Sultan" lead Salman ...

I like to reinvent myself with each song: Neha Bhasin

The Delhi High Court has asked Saregama India Ltd, accused by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd of infringing its copyright, to deposit Rs 20 lakh for playing and allowing users to download songs of 29 movies from its websites for the time being.
	The Zee firm has moved the court alleging its copyright over songs of 29 movies has been violated by Saregama India Ltd by playing the songs and allowing internet users to download them.
	Taking note of the plea, Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw issued the notice to Saregama India Ltd on the plea of Zee company.
	The court, however, refrained from granting any interim stay for the time being and said, "Subject to defendant (Saregama India) depositing in this court a sum of Rs 20 lakh and to which the senior counsel of the defendant agree, I am at this stage refraining from granting the said injunction."
	It further said that "subject to the said deposit, though Saregama till the next date of hearing shall be entitled to stream the said music on ...

Zee's copyright case: HC asks Saregama to deposit Rs 20 lakh

Actress Bella Thorne, who has been romantically linked to singer Charlie Puth following her split from 'Teen Wolf' star Tyler Posey, wants to date someone who is very active on social media and "understands" it inside out.
	The 19-year-old star is looking for a companion who doesn't mind being in the spotlight, reported Femalefirst.
	"They don't realise that social media is such a big thing in my life. So when you're in a relationship with someone who doesn't understand social media, it's a really big challenge... If you're not willing to be down with that, I can't change that about me.
	"You think I want paparazzi following my every move? You think I want people trashing me on the Internet all the time, talking about me? No! But that is my life, and if you're dating me, you need to know that you have to take that on in a sense, too," Thorne said.
	It came after the actress took to social media recently to insist she has been "single for two weeks" amid claims she cheated on Posey ...

Bella Thorne wants to date active social media user

Actress Kate Beckinsale says she has "never" drunk an entire glass of alcohol in her life.
	The 43-year-old star has revealed that she doesn't drink and has never let more than a drop of booze pass her lips because she claims it goes to her head "very quickly", reported Femalefirst.
	"I don't drink alcohol. I feel (its effects) very quickly, so I've never actually had an entire glass of anything alcoholic.
	The actress said she lives a healthy lifestyle and works out most mornings.
	"I basically wake up, eat breakfast, and then work out. I prefer to get it done in the morning. That said I don't naturally get up early. It would be much better for me if the entire world went to bed at 4am and woke up at noon.
	"But it doesn't, so I'm usually staggering around first thing."
	Beckinsale said that she believes her "hardcore workouts" have made a "big difference" to her life because it allows the actress to channel her "internal energy".
	"Hardcore workouts have really made a big difference 

Kate Beckinsale doesn't drink

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin played an impromptu gig at a homeless shelter, here.
	The 39-year-old rocker surprised the homeless people at The Bowery Mission in Manhattan by jamming with them, reported Femalefirst.
	James Macklin, the mission's director of outreach, said Martin's appearance, which included performances of songs like The Beatles' "Yesterday", Prince's "Purple Rain" and David Bowie's "Life on Mars?", helped lift the spirits of the homeless men and women at the shelter.
	"Chris Martin proved once again the power of one person to make a difference through The Bowery Mission. As the temperatures drop and we serve thousands of lonely people during the holidays, Chris has lifted our spirits today," Macklin said.
	Martin played solo for part of the show, but was later joined by two singers, both of whom had previously turned to the mission.

Chris Martin delivers surprise performance at homeless shelter

Rapper Kanye West will not move ahead with his European tour dates because of his ongoing health concerns after he was admitted to a hospital for exhaustion and sleep deprivation last month.
	Although, the 39-year-old star has been discharged from the hospital, he is not considered to be ready to return to the stage for the scheduled appearances on his Saint Pablo Tour, reported People magazine.
	"Fitness- physical and mental- are essential to him being able to be restored fully and cleared to work. He has health issues that need to be resolved prior to returning to work," a source said.
	There are reports, which says that West's cancellation of his European tour could put a serious strain on his finances, but a source close to him has insisted he will be fine, despite the lost income.
	"He reinvests a lot of his earnings into his companies. A lot of what he does he finances himself. Money that comes in from touring, he uses to finance his fashion stuff," the source said.

Kanye West won't return to stage until full recovery

Actress Amanda Abbington says she will "remain best friends" with her "Sherlock" co-star and ex partner Martin Freeman following their split.
	The 42-year-old star, who has two kids with Freeman, announced their split earlier this week after 16 years together, and said they reached the decision to end their relationship, mutually, reported Femalefirst.
	"Martin and I remain best friends and love each other, and it was entirely amicable. There was no hostility, really, we just said that we couldn't live together anymore, so we put everything in place, he moved out to a flat in north London, I stayed at home.
	"It is sad and it is upsetting, because you think you're going to be with someone forever, but you either do that or you break up, and we both came to the decision that splitting was best for us. We've been really lucky to make it such a clean break, especially for the kids," Abbington said.
	Abbington cited the 45-year-old actor's hectic schedule as one of the reasons for their ..

Martin and I'll remain best friends: Abbington on their split

Singer Liam Payne donated loads of Christmas presents to young patients at New Cross Hospital in his hometown of Wolverhampton, England.
	Though the former One Direction star did not visit the hospital himself, he sent his love to the kids, reported Femalefirst.
	"I got a call from someone who works with Liam asking if it was okay for the gifts to be delivered. Of course I was delighted to and we set about arranging it.
	"We just want to say a huge thank you to Liam for this wonderful gesture and also to everyone who has helped the Charity this past year," the charity coordinator, Leanne Bood said.

Liam Payne donates Christmas gifts to children's hospital

Lottie Moss revealed that she "never really wanted" to be a model until she was scouted at her sister and supermodel Kate Moss' wedding to Jamie Hince back in 2011.
	The 18-year-old star said she never thought that she could follow in the footsteps of her older sibling when she was young, reported Femalefirst.
	"It's quite funny actually. I never really wanted to be a model when I was younger. It was something I didn't think I could do - until I was scouted at my sister's wedding. I remember thinking, 'Yeah, that actually sounds fun,'" Lottie said.
	"I was still at school when the agency saw me, and I mostly just did test shoots for a while. When I turned 16 they smoothed me into it and signed me up properly, and the work increased gradually from there. We were careful not to let it interfere with school, but I could do schoolwork while I was away.

Lottie Moss 'never wanted' to be a model

The Mohammed Rafi award, instituted by Spandan Arts, a NGO headed by Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar, was today bestowed upon singer Udit Narayan and musician Usha Khanna at a programme here.
	Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who was the chief guest, presented the awards to the duo and termed Rafi as a legendary singer.
	"Singer Rafi sahab was not only a legendary singer in himself, but he made many actors legendary by his unsubstitutable voice," said Pradhan.
	Terming Rafi as "one-time born" singer, Narayan said, "We can get lessons from Rafi sahab. But we can never become Rafi. He has become immortal."
	During the programme, Narayan sang the first song which he had sung with Rafi in 1980.
	Acknowledging Rafi's "outstanding contribution" to Hindi film music, Khanna said his songs would continue to give tremendous joy and listening pleasure for generations to come.

Udit Narayan, Usha Khanna get Mohammed Rafi award

INLD MP Dushyant Chautala today demanded the Haryana government announce Aamir Khan-starrer 'Dangal' to be tax free in the state.
	The Hisar MP, in a tweet to the Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar urged to announce the film as tax free.
	"The film is depicting the glorious history of Haryana based wrestler Mahavir Phogat while making successful attempts to make his three daughters wrestlers despite financial odds. The efforts by Phogat is the examples which make Haryana proud. And making this tax-free would encourage bringing its message to the public" said Dushyant.

Dushyant Chautala demands Dangal movie to be tax free

Superstars Aamir Khan and Salman Khan played the role of wrestlers in "Dangal" and "Sultan" respectively, but it's the latter whose film grabbed more eyeballs on day one of its release.
	Aamir's "Dangal", that released on December 23, earned Rs 29.78 crore in India on its opening day, while "Sultan, featuring Salman, had grossed Rs 36.54 crore on the opening day (July 6, 2016).
	"The film ('Dangal') has got a terrific opening of Rs 29 crore and it will continue to grow. It will sustain due to the word of mouth publicity. There is a possibility that it might touch the Rs 100-crore mark over the weekend. The film will have its own shelf life, it will run for multiple weeks..And might even break the record of Rajkumar Hirani's 'PK'," exhibitor Akshay Rathi told PTI.
	The Nitesh Tiwari-directed "Dangal" has Aamir playing the role of real life Haryana grappler Mahavir Singh Phogat who trained his daughters Geeta and Babita in wrestling.
	In the Ali Abbas Zaffar-helmed "Sultan", Salman ...

In box office 'Dangal'; 'Sultan' Salman beats Aamir on Day 1

Actress Huma Qureshi, who will be seen next in her international film "Viceroy's House", met British era interpreter Jaya Thadani in London on whom her character is loosely based, to grasp the nuances.
	In the Gurinder Chadha-helmed movie, Huma will essay the character of the interpreter to India's last British Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten and his wife.
     Huma flew to London to meet Thadani who was an interpreter during the British rule. Their meeting was organised by the director so that the "Gangs of Wasseypur" actress could relate to her character, according to a press release issued here.
	"It was a wonderful experience meeting Jaya Thadani. She had such great stories to tell and such interesting anecdotes to share about Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru," Huma said in a statement here.
	Jaya is the daughter of late Justice Dilip Singh of the Punjab High Court and niece of late Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, the disciple of Mahatma Gandhi and cabinet minister in the first government of ..

Huma Qureshi meets interpreter in UK over 'Viceroy's House'

The trailer of upcoming Punjabi film "Sarvann" is attached to Aamir Khan's latest release "Dangal".
	Produced by Priyanka's production house Purple Pebble Pictures, Madhu Chopra, Deepshikha Deshmukh (Pooja Films), and co-produced by Siddharth Chopra, "Sarvann" is directed by Karaan Gullane.
	With "Dangal"  being the most anticipated film of this year, the makers of "Sarvann" have attached their film's trailer with the Aamir Khan starrer. The trailer of "Sarvann" will be attached to "Dangal" in Punjab territory and overseas in approximately around 1,200 screens, a press release issued here said.
	After launching the first look and poster of her debut Punjabi film "Sarvann", Priyanka showcased the trailer of the movie in Toronto.
	"Sarvann" is a heart-warming narrative of a young NRI returning to India to find his roots and is scheduled to release on January 13 next year.

Trailer of 'Sarvann' attached to Aamir Khan's 'Dangal'

Bollywood actress and newly-appointed Assam's tourism brand ambassador Priyanka Chopra today said that she would show the world how "awesome the state is".
	"I am fortunate that the government of Assam has appointed me as the tourism ambassador of the state and I will take the state, its people, food, wildlife, greenery, culture and food to the global stage and truly show the world how awesome Assam is," Chopra told reporters here today.
	"The true essence of Assam and the Northeast is not appreciated fully in India and maybe even the world does not know much about it, but I am committed to present the Incredible part of Assam's diversity and unity to the outside world in the right perspective," she said.
	"I may not have been born in Assam but I am an Indian and take incredible pride in my country. Assam is a part of India and I am as much a part of this state as any other part of the country.... As such, I can claim to be an Honorary Assamese," the Padmashri awardee said.
	Asked ...

Fortunate to be Assam's tourism ambassador: Priyanka Chopra

Bhojpuri actor Vikrant Singh Rajpoot says he is upset with his girlfriend and Bhojpuri actress Mona Lisa for her alleged 'closeness' with co-contestant Manu Punjabi on TV reality show "Bigg Boss".
	"I am upset with her (Mona) but not in a way that I will hit her and all. It has been eight years we are dating... I know her. She is mine and will always remain in my heart," Vikrant told PTI.
	"We have seen things that show us that there is something between them. Looking at the show, it seems she is easy to woo but in reality she is not like that," he said.
	The actress and Manu became the talk of the town after she reportedly kissed him, while performing a task on the show.
	"You become friends when you are working together. But they don't know that it is shown a bit more. I know Manu and Mona are good friends. I did speak to Manu after he was out (during the demise of his mother)," Vikrant said.
	Vikrant, recently entered the house as part of the new luxury budget task, when asked ...

Mona Lisa's boyfriend upset with her 'closeness' with Manu

Commoner contestant Priyanka Jagga has been asked to leave from "Bigg Boss" following her appalling behaviour on the controversial reality show.
	Priyanka, who exited the house in the very first week of the show going on air, was brought back as a wild card entry. Upon her return she stooped to a new low everyday either by passing unsavoury comments on other contestants especially females or picking up random fights and hurling abuses at them.
	She also made comments on the death of Manu Punjabi's mother days after he returned to the house after performing her last rites.
	Following all this drama throughout the week, host Salman Khan demands explanation from her but to his surprise, Priyanka starts giving nasty replies and disrespect to him in the bargain, a release issued here said.
	However, Priyanka pays no heed and goes on a rant about how the contestants ill-treated her when she was unwell. Salman responds by saying that what she did was completely unacceptable and she has ...

Priyanka Jagga thrown out of "Bigg Boss"

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, who had grooved to "Laila O Laila" song from "Qurbani", is happy that this song is recreated by Sunny Leone for the movie "Raees".
	The makers of Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Raees" have recreated the iconic song with Sunny Leone and SRK.
	Dancing on the tunes of the new version of "Laila Main Laila" Sunny has added her own style to the song.
	The 65-year-old actress has been out of the country but is delighted as she feels the makers of "Raees" have done a wonderful job with the song, a media release issued here said.
	"I am glad my songs 'Dum Maaro Dum' and 'Laila O Laila' have been remixed. A whole new generation gets the chance to hear it," Aman said.
	Helmed by Rahul Dholakia and produced by Gauri Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under their banners Red Chillies Entertainment and Excel Entertainment, "Raees" will open in theatres on January 25.

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