Singer Hilary Duff was spotted enjoying a lavish dinner with actor Scott Eastwood, here.
	The 29-year-old star, who recently parted ways with her trainer Jason Walsh, was having meal with her girl friend before they were joined by Eastwood at the restaurant, reported E! Online.
	"At one point, she was very flirtatious with Scott. The two talked for quite some time. Hilary was all smiles and looked happier than ever despite her recent split," a source said.
	The two reportedly followed up the dinner with a visit to a nightclub nearby.

Hilary Duff enjoys dinner with Scott Eastwood

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Actor James Franco has joined the star cast of director Ridley Scott's "Alien: Covenant", the sequel to his 2012 film "Prometheus."
	The 38-year-old actor set to star alongside Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, and Guy Pearce, who are reprising their roles from "Prometheus", reported Variety.
	Scott is directing from a script by Jack Paglen, Michael Green and John Logan.
	The film follows the colony ship Covenant as it heads toward a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy. Crew members discover what they believe to be an uncharted paradise, which turns out to be a dark, menacing world in which the only inhabitant is the synthetic David (Fassbender), a survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.
	The film is the sixth in Scott's "Alien" franchise and will hit the theaters on May 19, 2017.
	Fox originally planned to release the movie in August, but decided several months ago to move it forward three months.

James Franco set to star in Ridley Scott's 'Alien: Covenant'

Gordon Hunt, who directed hundreds of cartoons for TV as well as sitcoms including "Mad About You", which starred his daughter and Oscar-winner Helen Hunt, has passed away. He was 87.
	The veteran star died on December 17 at his home in Sherman Oaks, after battling Parkinson's disease, Helen confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"He was a master of reinvention, a journeyman artist. He knew and taught that the work doesn't always find you. You need to create and re-create the work every day," Helen said.
	Starting in the early 1980s, Hunt, who had served for years as the casting director at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, spent about a decade at the famed animation house Hanna-Barbera. He went on to work as the recording director on cartoons featuring "The Smurfs", "Richie Rich", "The Jetsons", "Super Friends", "The Flintstones", "Scooby-Doo" and many others.
	In the 1990s, Hunt transitioned to network sitcoms and directed 31 episodes of NBC's "Mad About You". He won a DGA award ..

Helen Hunt's father, actor-filmmaker Gordon, dies at 87

The year goneby saw a major shift in Bollywood music with Electronic Dance Music genre driving this change through party numbers.
	Hindi commercial cinema has always been popular for its loud dazzling dance numbers and that may have something to do with the growth of EDM in movie songs.
	The influence of EDM was seen in Bollywood songs throughout the year with some notable mentions being "Kar Gayi Chull", "Beat Pe Booty" "Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai" and "Kaala Chasma".
	Popular DJ Nucleya, who made his Bollywood debut with "Let's Naacho" from "Kapoor & Sons", accelerated the trend by taking Indian beats to a different intensity.
	Another hit from the same film was rapper Badshah's "Kar Gayi Chull". He may have created the track long back but this time he completely reconstructed it with more engaging beats and Neha Kakkar's vocal, which made it more popular. It ruled the number one spot for months.
	Singer Arijit Singh, known for his soulful voice in romantic tracks, was also seen ...

Bollywood music turns groovier in 2016 with EDM beats

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor congratulated the new parents Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor on birth of their first child together, saying the couple has a sunny boy.
	Kareena delivered the baby on Tuesday at the Breach Candy Hospital, here. The royal couple of the film industry named their son Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi.
	Taking to Twitter, Kareena's uncle thanked friends and fans for their wishes and informed that the mother and baby are doing fine.
	"Congratulations to Kareena and Saif! They have a sunny boy. Both mother and baby doing well. Thank you for all your wishes, will pass it on," he wrote.
	Saif and Kareena's family members including Karisma Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu also gave their best wishes to them on the arrival of their little one.
	"The family is delighted. Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi is a beautiful baby boy and both mother and son are doing very well!!," Soha told PTI.
	While it is the first child for the actress, Saif already has two kids Sara and Ibrahim with 

Saif-Kareena have a sunny boy: Rishi Kapoor

Superstar Aamir Khan says he has invited his friends and noted actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to watch his soon-to-be-released film "Dangal".
	Awaiting a response from the two actors, Aamir says the film would be screened for them as and when they are free.
	"I have messaged both of them (Shah Rukh and Salman), whenever they want to see the film. Both are busy now, so whenever they want to see, we will screen it," Aamir told reporters here.
	The actor was speaking at the special screening of "Dangal" last night, which was attended by former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and politician Raj Thackeray among others.
	"Dangal" is based on ace wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and the journey of his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat.
	Aamir said he was happy that those who have watched the film have come out loving it, but insists he is still nervous to see how the audience react to it.
	"I am always nervous about all my films. So, whenever we make movies with all the love, we are worried ..

Aamir to arrange special screening of 'Dangal' for SRK, Salman

Singer Mariah Carey will spend Christmas with her boyfriend Bryan Tanaka and children, Moroccan and Monroe, in Aspen, Colorado.
	The 46-year-old singer, who is already spending the festive week with her back-up dancer and the kids in Aspen, is said to have extended her plans to stay there until Christmas, reported Femalefirst.
	Carey is taking time to relax and enjoy the holiday at a luxurious mountainside mansion, which has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a wood-burning fireplace and gigantic flat-screen TVs.
	Her ex Nick Cannon is also expected to spend some of the holidays with her and their two children.

Mariah Carey to spend Christmas with kids and Bryan Tanaka

Actor Maniesh Paul is all set to make his debut in Marathi cinema with a special appearance in Vikram Phadnis' debut movie "Hrudayantar".
	Maniesh will feature in "Hrudayantar", which will be produced by Vikram Phadnis Productions and Young Berry Entertainment.
	Maniesh, who shares a great camaraderie with Vikram, shot for his part recently here along with kids.
	"Vikram narrated the script of 'Hrudayantar' which I found very interesting. He asked me if I'm interested to play a guest appearance in it and I immediately agreed," Maniesh said in a statement here.
	"Vikram is supremely talented and I'm happy to be part of his debut Marathi film. It was an interesting experience to shoot with kids," he added.
	Phadnis reveals that the "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa" host plays the role of a celebrity guest at the annual sports day of a school.
	"We have approached Maniesh to play the part because I believe he is very active and popular among the younger generation, especially kids who love him. Having 

Maniesh Paul to make his debut in Marathi cinema

Top Bangladeshi designer Bibi Russel led a bevy of fashionistas from that country and India who showcased their exclusive works at the FBB Northeast India Fashion Weekend here.
	The two-day event last weekend had glitz and glamour written all over it. Designs made of Muga and Pat silk, traditional tribal attires of Assam and the other northeastern states stood out.
	The brain behind the event was the designer trio of Prasantt Ghosh, Dipankar Kashyap and Sanjay Choudhury. Their aim was to unite the industry and showcasing the region's best and latest fashion.
	Besides Russel, other top designers to display their exclusive designs were Suvagata Saha, Tejas Gandhi and Azam Khan.
	The organisers - Ghosh, Kashyap and Choudhury who are well known designers in their own rights - also showcased their unique collections.
	Top models as well as Assamese film celebrities walked the ramp.

Glitz, glamour at NE fashion weekend

Superstar Aamir Khan says he has invited his friends and noted actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to watch his soon-to-be-released film "Dangal".
	Awaiting a response from the two actors, Aamir says the film would be screened for them as and when they are free.
	"I have messaged both of them (Shah Rukh and Salman), whenever they want to see the film. Both are busy now, so whenever they want to see we will screen it," Aamir told reporters here.
	The actor was speaking at the special screening of "Dangal" last night, which was attended by former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and politician Raj Thackeray among others.
	"Dangal" is based on ace wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and the journey of his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat.
	Aamir said he was happy that those who have watched the film have come out loving it, but insists he is still nervous to see how the audience react to it.
	"I am always nervous about all my films. So, whenever we make movies with all the love, we are worried if 

Aamir to arrange special screening of 'Dangal' SRK, Salman

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, Journey, Yes, Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez and Nile Rodgers in the class of 2017.
	The induction ceremony will be held at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on April 7, next year and will also see veteran musician Rodgers be handed the Award for Musical Excellence, reported Rolling Stone.
	In order to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 25 years must have passed since an artist has released their first album or single. For rock band Pearl Jam and rapper Tupac Shakur, 2017 marks the first year of eligibility, and they are also the first artistes to join the institution who started their careers in the Nineties.
	For Rodgers, the Musical Excellence Award comes after his band Chic were nominated 11 times for the class.
	"It's sort of bittersweet. I'm quite flattered that they believed that I was worthy, but my band Chic didn't win. They plucked me out of the band and said, 'You're better than Chic.' That's ...

Pearl Jam, Journey, Yes lead Rock n Roll Hall of Fame class'17

Reality TV personality Rob Kardashian's relatives reportedly want him to leave fiancee Blac Chyna.
	Though his family doesn't seem to be happy with Chyna, the 29-year-old star, who has a one-month-old daughter Dream with her, wants to work on the relationship after she moved out from his house, reported People magazine.
	"They don't support the relationship. At least some of his family members want Rob to split up with Chyna so they can say, 'We told you so Rob. You deserve better.' But Rob won't listen to them. He wants to be with Chyna," a source said.

Rob Kardashian's family want him to leave Blac Chyna?

Singer Jennifer Lopez has canceled her plans to ring in the New Year with a club appearance in Miami in order to spend some time with family.
	Citing personal and family time, Lopez's manager Benny Medina has announced that the 47-year-old star won't be able to appear on the New Year's Eve, reported People Magazine.
	"Having attended the event last year, artiste and management look forward to rescheduling the appearance at E11even in the future," Lopez's spokesperson said.
	The "On the Floor" hitmaker had a busy year as she just wrapped filming the second season of "Shades of Blue" in New York and completed her first year of her Las Vegas residency show, 'All I Have', on December 17.
	"It was just a crazy year, and she is finally home in her new house. The last six months have been shooting Shades in New York and then doing the Vegas shows. She is just happy to be home to have personal and family time," her representative said.

Jennifer Lopez cancels New Year's Eve appearance

"The Fate of the Furious" will mark the first film in the 'Fast & Furious' series since 2006's "Tokyo Drift", not to feature actor Paul Walker, who died in a car accident in 2013 and his co-star Vin Diesel hopes that he would be proud of the upcoming movie.
	Diesel, 49, paid tribute to Walker in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of the pair at an Award ceremony, where they won the prize for best on-screen team for their work in the original 'Fast and the Furious' movie.
	"You Pablo have given me strength, purpose and resolve. I promised you we would make something you would be proud of and I pray that we have... Miss you," he captioned the picture.
	Walker last appeared in the seventh installment in the popular action franchise, which released on April 2, 2015.

Diesel hopes Paul Walker would be proud of 'Fast & Furious 8'

Singer Zayn Malik has postponed his Japan's concert until 2017 due to the "change in the recording schedule" for his new album.
	Malik, who was earlier scheduled to perform at Saitama Super Arena on January 14, will now perform at Yokohama Arena on June 18 as well as Osaka-jo Hall in the Kyobashi area of Osaka, Japan on June 19, reported Femalefirst.
	"Due to a change in the recording schedule of the new album, Zayn's show at Saitama Super Arena on January 14 has been rescheduled to new dates and venues. And we have added a new show in Osaka... We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused," the concert's promoters said.
	It is not the first live show Zayn has had to miss after he pulled out of a gig in October due to "extreme anxiety".

Zayn Malik postpones Japan's concert until 2017

When Geeta Phogat, the first Indian woman to win a gold in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games, was born, her mother was quite disappointed as she was wishing for a boy, claims a new book on the Phogats.
	The book "Akhada: The Authorized Biography of Mahavir Singh Phogat" tells that surprisingly Geeta's mother Daya Kaur and not her father Mahavir was disappointed when she learnt that her first child was a girl.
	This happened in 1988. And then coached by her father Geeta wrote her name in the record books as she became India's woman gold medallist at the Commonwealth games prevailing over Aussie grappler Emily Bensted on October 7, 2010. That she was from Haryana, a state infamous for female foeticide, made her feat even more remarkable.
	"As Mahavir stood amid the cheering crowd that day, his gaze locked in on his daughter with pride, the cold winter morning of 1988 flashed before his eyes. That was the day when he had held her in his arms and emphatically proclaimed one day she will 

Geeta Phogat's mom wanted a baby boy: Book

Fashionista Paris Hilton says her great-grandfather Conrad Hilton and actress Zsa Zsa Gabor were a "beautiful couple".
	The 35-year-old star took to social media to pay tribute to the late actress, who passed away at the age of 99 on December 18 after suffering a heart attack, saying, Gabor and Conrad, were perfectly suited to one another.
	The blonde beauty shared a picture of Gabor with her great-grandfather, who were married to the Hungarian-American star from 1942 to 1946.
	"Sad to hear the news of Zsa Zsa Gabor's passing. My great grandfather and her made such a beautiful couple. May she rest in peace," she captioned the picture.

Conrad Hilton, Zsa Zsa Gabor were beautiful couple: Hilton

Singer Sonu Nigam says just like everything else, music also undergoes a change constantly and there is nothing wrong if the songs of today are different from that of the 90s.
	The "Kal Ho Na Ho" singer feels every generation tries to imbibe something from their previous generation and add their own touch in music.
	When asked about the way music has changed today in comparison with 90s, Sonu told reporters, "Of course music has to change. Our society changes, even the dressing sense changes... Everything changes, including the languages.
	"I believe every generation tries to learn something from the previous one and tries to go one step ahead. We learnt from our gurus and then added our touch to what we were doing... Music has definitely changed and will keep on changing."
	The 43-year-old singer was speaking at a press conference of "Indian Idol", last night.
	The ninth edition of the singing reality TV show brings back Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam and Farah Khan as judges.
	They were the .

Music changes with society, nothing wrong in that: Sonu Nigam

Actress Priyanka Chopra is happy to be back home in Mumbai after having a busy year shooting for her American show "Quantico" in the US.
	The 34-year-old star expressed her excitement on social media by sharing a picture of her pet dog Brando, who gave a grand welcome to her.
	"Happy welcome.. Brando baby... Happy to be home... Nothing like it," she captioned the photo.
	In another post she said, "So funny how some things don't change but yet everything becomes different... #backhome #backtowork #lovemumbai #morningmusings."
	The "Bajirao Mastaani" star also retweeted a picture, where she can be seen posing for Indian paparazzi during a red carpet event, here.
	"It's nice to be back," she wrote alongside the photograph.

It's nice to be back home: Priyanka Chopra

Actress-politician Hema Malini has assured that Dharmendra is recovering well after he was admitted to a hospital following gastro infection.
	The actor was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai yesterday afternoon and was put on antibiotic treatment after he suffered gastroenteritis, an intestinal infection marked by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever, doctors said.
	Thanking  the fans for their concern, the 68-year-old actress confirmed that Dharmendra, 81, is likely to be discharged soon.
	"Just to reassure everyone concerned about Dharamji in hospital - he is recovering well and is likely to be discharged soon. Thank you all (sic)," she wrote on Twitter.
	Meanwhile, Dharmendra's son and actor Sunny Deol asked people not to speculate about the star's health as he was only down with minor food poisoning.
	"Thanks a lot for your concern about my father's health. He was down with  food poisoning and is recovering fast. Please don't speculate about it," he tweeted.

Dharamji is recovering well: Hema Malini

Director Martin Scorsese says filmmaking is not a work for him.
  	The legendary director said he does not consider it a job as he never feels "forced" to go to set, reported Female First.
 	"I don't like working. Work, for me, is forcing you to do something, and I have had a life where I didn't feel I ever went to work.
 	"Even if I had to make a film for certain reasons, I've been lucky enough to have the story, actors, style, cinematic discoveries - expeditions, in a way - without being forced to do them," Scorsese, 74, said.

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