Actress Sunny Leone will receive PETA's person of the year award for her dedication to promoting the rescue of homeless dogs and cats, as well as her compassion for animals abused and killed for their skin.
	Earlier this year, the 35-year-old star featured in an ad campaign by the organization which encouraged people to "be an angel" and adopt a homeless dog.
	"Sunny Leone's kindness proves she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. PETA is calling on people everywhere to follow her compassionate example by adopting- and never buying-companion animals, and by eating healthy, plant-based meals that save animals every time we sit down to eat," said Sachin Bangera of PETA.
	Past recipients of PETA's person of the year award include Dr Shashi Tharoor, former Supreme Court Justice KS Panicker Radhakrishnan, and actors Kapil Sharma, Hema Malini, R Madhavan and Jacqueline Fernandez.

Sunny Leone to receive PETA's person of the year award

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Actor-comedian Jim Carrey has responded to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by his girlfriend Cathriona White's mother saying the STD allegations are "irrelevant".
	The 54-year-old actor was accused of giving Cathriona prescription drugs and multiple sexually transmitted diseases leading up to her death in September 2015.
	In court documents Carrey points out that in two of White's suicide notes, she wrote lovingly of him, describing him as family - and makes no mention of Brigid Sweetman, her mother.
	"From the two suicide notes, it is indisputable that White looked to Carrey as the person she loved and trusted most," state the documents.
	He accuses Sweetman of suing him in an attempt to profit from her daughter's suicide. He calls the lawsuit a "shakedown."
	Carrey also disputed the claims that he went back on his agreement to pay for White's funeral costs.
	Sweetman's lawyer responded to the filing in a statement: "Jim Carrey has admitted he gave Ms White multiple sexually ...

Jim Carrey calls STD allegations 'irrelevant'

Priyanka Chopra has made it big for herself internationally and the actress' mother Madhu Chopra says her success is like a beautiful dream that came true.
	Madhu, who has closely observed Priyanka's journey to stardom, credits hardwork and dedication for the success the 34-year-old star has achieved.
	"No one can imagine how proud I feel. Her success is like a beautiful dream which is now a reality. It is her sheer hardwork. She is an energetic bunny who is never exhausted. She is always ready to go out and work and complete her commitments," Madhu told PTI.
	The actress' mother believes Priyanka has the focus to excel in whatever she does.
	"As a personality she is very determined. She has always been that way. If not an actor and something else, she would still have been equally focused. She is tough, hardworking and dedicated."
	Madhu, however, misses spending time with Priyanka, who is busy with her projects in the west including her TV show "Quantico".
	"I am not able to spend ..

Priyanka's success a dream that became reality: Madhu Chopra

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta feels Indian award ceremonies are TV shows which focus more on garnering TRPs than honouring great talent.
	His biographical-drama "Aligarh" received several accolades across film festivals, including the 'Best Performance' award to actor Manoj Bajpayee at the 10th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) held recently.
	When asked, despite various international recognition, why have Bollywood award ceremonies shied away from honouring the film, Mehta told reporters, "We must understand one thing. Awards and awards ceremonies are television shows. They are meant to attract TRPs and not necessarily a recognition of greatness. For us the fact that Manoj has revived the APSA, it is a great honour. Not only for us, but for the entire country."
	Set in the city of Aligarh, the film revolves around professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a sensitive Marathi language professor, who loses his job and is ostracised for his sexual orientation.
	Manoj sunk his teeth into the role ..

Bollywood award ceremonies not recognition of greatness:Hansal

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai says he is looking forward to collaborate with director Anurag Kashyap for an upcoming project.
	There were reports that the "Tanu Weds Manu" director has roped in Kashyap to helm movies for his production house, Colour Yellow Production.
	When asked about it, Rai told reporters, "He (Kashyap) is one of my favourite directors. I always wanted to collaborate and do something. Now that we have got an opportunity, we are doing it."
	The "Raman Raghav 2.0" helmer will reportedly direct two films, one of which would be a small-town love story set in Uttar Pradesh.
	To a query on it, Rai said, "It will be better if Anurag tells more about it."
	The director was speaking at a special party hosted to celebrate many accolades of "Aligarh", including Manoj Bajpayee's 'Best performance award' at 10th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA).
	Directed by Hansal Mehta, the film was set in the city of Aligarh and revolved around Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a sensitive ...

Anurag Kashyap to direct film for Aanand L Rai

Actor Alan Thicke died of a "ruptured aorta" and a "standard type A aortic dissection", according to his official death certificate.
	The document revealed that the actor died minutes after his aorta raptured, reported People magazine.
	Last week, Thicke complained of chest pains while playing hockey with his youngest son, Carter, at Pickwick Gardens skating rink in Burbank, California. Shortly after being taken to the hospital, Thicke had died. He was 69 years old.
	The actor, best known for his sitcom "Growing Pains", was remembered by stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Candace Cameron Bure and Leah Remini.
	On Sunday, Thicke's family - including his three sons Brennan, 41, Robin, 39, and Carter, 19 - gathered with family and friends to pay tribute to the actor.

Alan Thicke's cause of death revealed

"Grey's Anatomy" star has called for a boycott of A&E for its documentary "Generation KKK" on Ku Klux Klan.
	The actress accused the network of normalizing hate and helping to spread the KKK's racist ideology, reported the Entertainment Weekly.
	"We shouldn't be giving ignorance a platform we already did that this year and look what it got us," Pompeo wrote, referring to the election of Donald Trump.
	"The timing of this show angers me the most they are capitalising on a disgusting wave that Trump started and media is normalizing NOT OK."
	Pompeo became the latest in a chorus of voices denouncing the show, which A&E announced Monday. An online petition launched Tuesday on Change.Org is also calling for the network and its parent corporation, the Walt Disney Company, to cancel the show before it even hits the air.
	According to the release, the documentary follows four prominent Klan families who each have a member trying to leave the group.
	Responding to Pompeo on Twitter, ...

Ellen Pompeo slams A&E for KKK documentary

Actor Rishi Kapoor has blasted the haters trolling his niece Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan's baby Taimur's name saying it is nobody's business what the star couple choose to name their little one.
	As soon as Saif and Kareena announced that they have named their first child together Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, social media trolls started questioning the choice of name.
	"Why are people so bothered what the parents want to name their child please? Mind your business, it's got nothing to do with you. Parents wish!
	"Alexander and Sikandar were no saints. They are common names in the world. Apna kaam karo na tum (Do your work). Tumko kya takleef hai (What is your problem)?
	The 64-year-old actor got angry when distasteful comments about the baby's name started pouring in and people expressed their disgust over the name by comparing the infant to 14th century Mongol invader.
	Rishi, who is the brother of Kareena's father Randhir Kapoor, said he will start blocking people if such ...

Rishi Kapoor slams haters for trolling Kareena-Saif's baby

Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is feeling happy that his film "Freaky Ali" has been released in Pakistan.
	Movie houses in Pakistan recently began screening Indian films, over two months after film exhibitors and theatre owners suspended them amidst Indo-Pak tensions following Uri terror attack and cross-border firing incidents.
	'Freaky Ali', a romantic comedy of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Arbaaz Khan and Amy Jackson, which was released in September, is the first film being screened in the Pakistani cinemas after the film exhibitors and cinema owners lifted the self-imposed suspension on Indian movies' screening.
	When asked about it, Nawazuddin told reporters here that, "It's a happy news that the film is releasing there. Our collection will increase, so it's good."
	The actor was speaking at a special party hosted to celebrate the many accolades of "Aligarh", including Manoj Bajpayee's 'Best performance award' at 10th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA).
	At the award show held ...

Happy that 'Freaky Ali' released in Pakistan: Nawazuddin

Acclaimed Welsh actor Michael Sheen said the cinema of India, including movies by legenadary Indian filmmakers Satyajit Ray and Mira Nair, have had a big influence on him.
	"I would love to come and do something in India. It will be amazing. The films from India, the cinema of India has had such a big influence on me, watching Satyajit Ray, Mira Nair films. It is such an incredible country and culture and so I hope that I can come soon," Sheen told PTI in an interview here.
	Sheen stars in the sci-fi romance movie "Passengers", which has Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and "Jurassic World" star Chris Pratt in the lead roles.
	"Passengers", a Sony Pictures Entertainment film, will hit Indian theatres on January 6 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
	The movie is about two strangers Jim and Aurora, played by Pratt and Lawrence, who are on a 120-year journey to another planet on a technologically-advanced "cruise-liner" style space ship when their hibernation pods wake them 90 ..

India's cinema had a big influence on me: Michael Sheen

The "Arrival" director Denis Villeneuve is in negotiations to helm the "Dune" reboot.
	Legendary Pictures picked up the film and television rights to Frank Herbert's classic science-fiction novel last month, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The movie which is cross of themes like politics, religion and nature, follows Paul Atreides, whose family controls the desert planet Arrakis, which is the only producer of a highly valuable resource, spice melange. When Paul and his family are betrayed, he leads a rebellion to regain control of the desert planet.
	 The 1984 adaptation of the 1965 novel was directed by David Lynch.
	Thomas Tull, Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce the new "Dune" adaptation, with Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert serving as executive producers.

Denis Villeneuve in talks to direct 'Dune' reboot

In his career spanning nearly two decades, Manoj Bajpayee has bagged several awards but the actor says they don't come with a promise of giving more work but to recognise true talent.
	At the 10th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) held recently, Manoj bagged the 'Best Performance award' for his role as Professor Siras in "Aligarh".
	The actor says more than having an industry-based award show, there is a need to have an award show in the country which recognises talent from across Asia.
	"We should have an award show like this in India where films from Asia are watched and rewarded. Awards don't give you work, but its a moment where you recognise (talent). Even getting a nomination at a platform like this is nothing short of an award," Manoj told reporters last night.
	The 47-year-old actor was speaking at a special party hosted to celebrate many accolades for "Aligarh", including his latest award.
	Directed by Hansal Mehta, the film is set in the city of Aligarh and revolves around ..

Awards don't give you work: Manoj

Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer's mother never got to see her daughter's success in Hollywood but her lessons continue to inspire and shape the actress.
	Spencer revealed that she lost her mother, Dellsena, when was just 18 while speaking on The Jess Cagle Interview.
	Spencer, 46, says Dellsena, a single mom, worked as a maid and at other odd jobs to provide for her seven children. Her mother also ensured that her kids were sheltered from bigotry and boundaries, reported the Entertainment Weekly.
	"I had a very strong mom who made me and my sisters understand that there were no limitations on our lives except what we placed on ourselves," Spencer says.
	"She taught us to see people as people. All people. Taught us to understand our place in the world. And our place in the world is, if you want to be a leader, you can be that. There was no glass ceiling until I got into the real world and realized there are glass ceilings everywhere!"
	Spencer credits her mother with preparing her for ...

I had a very strong mother: Octavia Spencer

She may have featured in films backed by one of the biggest production houses known for glamorous stars, but actress Vaani Kapoor says in real life she is not that fashionable.
	The actress, who made her debut with Yash Raj's "Shuddh Desi Romance" in 2013, says her style statement is keeping it simple sans too much experimentation.
	"You can be comfortable and be stylish at the same time. I am simple when it comes to my sense of style. I am not that experimental, into 'fashion' fashion. I am not scared of any fashion policing, yet.
	"Unless they completely rubbish me... But so far I don't think I've ever been questioned about that (fashion sense)," Vaani told PTI.
	The "Befikre" star says she has a "decent taste in clothing and styles" and feels she would any day choose clothes in which she feels "comfortable and confident."
	"I have not been that fashion conscious. I do believe in keeping it stylish but also keeping it effortless. I don't want the garment to overshadow my ...

I am simple when it comes to my sense of style: Vaani Kapoor

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says the coveted Oscar Awards are inspirational and not a benchmark, even as he mooted the idea of creating a similar yardstick for the Indian cinema.
	"When you see a property like Oscars it's inspirational if not a benchmark.
	"They have been going on for years, they have created an academy, everybody looks upto them, not only that, the Golden Globe, BAFTA, but Oscars is the most popular and viewed," Shah Rukh told reporters at an event here last night, when asked if Oscars is the only benchmark for Bollywood.
	"If we can create a property for Indian cinema, then it's good. It's ok to take a cue from there, but not think it as a benchmark, rather create a benchmark for ourselves," he said.
	The Academy Awards, or Oscars, is an annual American awards ceremony hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognise excellence in cinematic achievements in the United States film industry.
	The "Chak De India" star thinks Indian cinema should be ...

Oscars inspirational, if not a benchmark: Shah Rukh

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is of the view that actors should respect their audience and not look down upon them.
	"After working for so many years on film stories, with film people (celebrities), people who are watching films matter. As you wake up in the morning you should have respect for them (audience) and not look down upon them saying audience are silly they don't understand my films, I think they understand everything," Shah Rukh told reporters at an event here last night.
	"One should respect their work. I am shy, I don't have sense of extra confidence, I take help of people who are backstage. I prepare a lot when I am on stage and I don't always get it right," the 51-year-old actor said.
	He was talking at a press conference to launch the 'Indian Academy Awards' (IAA), executed by Cineyug. The awards aim at bringing together the talents of Hollywood, Bollywood and Tollywood (southern film industry).
	Shah Rukh said, "The more the awards, the merrier it is. I am honoured to be ..

Actors should respect audience, says Shah Rukh

Supermodel Irina Shayk and actor Bradley Cooper are expecting their first child together and the couple has already started picking names for their baby.
	The two have been dating for more than a year now and Shayk flaunted her baby bump while walking the runway at the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show last month, reported E! online.
	"Irina and Bradley are so excited to be parents. They have already picked a few names they like. They know the sex but are still deciding between some names," a source said.
	The two are thinking about expanding their family even more.
	"Bradley and Irina love each other so much and this is not gonna be the only kid-there will be a few more after this one. Both families are very happy," the source added.
	Cooper, 41 and Shyak, 30, have still not commented on the pregnancy.

Irina Shayk, Bradley Cooper are picking baby names

Actress Kate Beckinsale says she still loves her ex Michael Sheen.
	The former couple, who dated from 1995 to 2003 and also have a daughter (Lily) together, share a friendly relationship but the actress finds it bizarre that people do not understand how she and Sheen could get along, reported E! online.
	"It's so normal for us. We split up ages ago. We have been not together far longer than we were ever together," Beckinsale said.
	"But I really love him and like him and we make each other roar with laughter," she added.
	The 43-year-old star shares a great relationship with Sheen's current girlfriend Sarah Silverman as well.
	"I really love his girlfriend as well, and we are really lucky that we both get on, and Lily gets on great with he. Having as many strong females in your teenage daughter's life as possible is a good thing.

Kate Beckinsale still loves Michael Sheen

Actress Sofia Vergara's son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara has made his modelling debut in a photo spread for for a lifestyle magazine's latest issue.
	The Paper magazine's edition is inspired by the films of Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, and in one of the pictures Manolo, 24, wears a black suit and model Stevie DeFelice sports a red top, skirt and blazer as they sit on the floor in front of a shattered mirror, holding Bloody Marys.
	"Thank you to @papermagazine and @jimmymarble for including me in this months Pedro Almodovar spread! And for allowing me to sit next to Stevie DeFelice. I hope she wasn't too traumatized," Manolo wrote on Instagram.
	Vergara, 44, had modeled for years before she moved from her native Colombia to the United States to concentrate on an acting career.
	The "Modern Family" star gave birth to Manolo when she was 20 years old. His father is her ex-husband Joe Gonzalez. The two divorced in 1993, a year after he was born, and the actress raised Manolo as a single, .

Sofia Vergara's son Manolo makes modeling debut

Emma Stone may be one of the most in-demand stars in Hollywood currently but the actress says directors still do not give importance to her inputs.
	The 28-year-old star, whose latest release "La La Land" has made her one of the top contenders this award season, said her improvised lines have at times been given to the male co-stars by the filmmakers, reported Variety.
	"There are times in the past, making a movie, when I've been told that I'm hindering the process by bringing up an opinion or an idea.
	"I hesitate to make it about being a woman, but there have been times when I've improvised, they've laughed at my joke and then given it to my male co-star. Given my joke away. Or it's been me saying, 'I really don't think this line is gonna work,' and being told, 'Just say it, just say it, if it doesn't work we'll cut it out' - and they didn't cut it out, and it really didn't work!" Stone said.
	The actress went off-the-record before elaborating.

Emma Stone says her ideas have yet to be taken seriously

Actresses Suki Waterhouse, Odessa Young, Hari Nef and Abra are set to star in the thriller "Assassination Nation".
	The story follows four teenage girls in a small suburb who become the focus of unwanted, world-wide media attention after their personal information is leaked by an anonymous hacker, reported Variety.
	"Wizard of Lies" director Sam Levinson is helming from his own screenplay.
	Foxtail Entertainment co-founders and partners Matthew Malek and Anita Gou along with Phantom Four partners David Goyer and Kevin Turen are producing the project.
	"Odessa, Hari, Abra and Suki are great, rising talents who all come from different backgrounds and collectively make up a cast that is young, diverse and powerful - all things we want this film to reflect.
	"What attracted both of us to the project was it's bold depiction of teenagers, not as vapid or distracted but rather engaged and determined to navigate the complexities of this new world. It tackles issues of shaming, mob mentality, .

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