Oscar-winning actor George Clooney is working on a feature version of Netflix's "The White Helmets" documentary about first responders in Syria.
	The 55-year-old star and his producing partner Grant Heslov are seeking a writer through their Smokehouse Pictures production company for the project, reported Variety.
	"The White Helmets," directed by Orlando von Einsiedel and produced by Joanna Natasegara, is on the documentary shorts Oscar shortlist.
	The Syrian Civil Defense, better known as the White Helmets, consists of about 3,000 volunteers. The organisation has been credited with saving more than 60,000 people from the bombed buildings in war-torn Syria.
	The Netflix documentary has been shortlisted for the Best Documentary Short Subject Oscar, and the group was featured on last night's 60 Minutes broadcast.

George Clooney developing movie on rescuers in Syria

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Madhu Valli, an emerging hip hop artist, has been crowned Miss India USA 2016.
	A resident of Virginia, Madhu, 19, is a student at the George Mason University majoring in music and communication.
	With 14 different singles already recorded in her kitty, Madhu's ambition is to become the next biggest star in the music world, said a media release issued by the organizers.
	This is the 35th year of the popular beauty pageant for Indian Americans.
	At the beauty pageant, Sarita Pattnaik from Texas was declared Mrs India USA. Sarita is an Interior Designer by profession and mother of two kids. She wants to be a social activist and become a voice for women's empowerment.
	Rhea Manjrekar from New York was crowned Miss Teen USA. Rhea loves to work for homeless children and has raised over USD 50,000 in last two years for the cause.

Madhu Valli from Virginia crowned Miss India USA

Neil Nitin Mukesh is all set to get married in February next year, but the actor says he is not at all nervous, but rather excited about the big day.
	The actor will have a destination wedding in Udaipur with his fiancee Rukmini Sahay. The marriage ceremonies will begin from February 7 with the engagement function, and will last till February 9.
	When asked if he is nervous, Neil said he is rather excited about the wedding.
	"I am extremely happy. This is something I left for my parents to decide many years back. I am really happy that they found Rukmini. I am looking forward to it. It's something very exciting. I wasn't prepared for it, but it's happening," the actor told reporters here.
	The 34-year-old "New York" actor, who is the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh and son of veteran singer Nitin Mukesh, will host a reception at hotel JW Marriott in Mumbai for his friends in the film industry, on February 17.
	His father said it is a proud moment that within a few months Neil will 

Neil Nitin Mukesh excited about his wedding in February

Rapper Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian were spotted enjoying a dinner date for the first time since he was hospitalised for exhaustion.
	The couple, who has two kids together, were all smiles, while enjoying the meal at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California, reported People magazine.
	Kardashian, 36, wore a white top and pants with a floor-length fur coat, while West opted for sweatpants and a t-shirt for the outing.
	"Kim and Kanye enjoyed an early dinner. It was just the two of them," a source said.
	"They both seemed very relaxed. Kanye helped Kim with her coat and her chair. Kanye also chatted with the waiters. He was very friendly and seemed happy. Kim was more quiet. She looked stunning," the source added.

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian enjoy a romantic date night

Noted actress Kajol is excited as well as apprehensive about returning to Tamil films after a gap of 19 years, with actor Dhanush's next movie.
	Kajol is set to star in "Velaiilla Pattadhari 2", which will be directed by Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya. The movie is being co-produced by Dhanush under his banner WunderBar Films.
	When asked about the film, Kajol told reporters here, "I am a little apprehensive. But I love the fact that I am going back to Tamil (cinema) after a very long time and I am also extremely excited."
	The actress' last Tamil movie was "Minsara Kanavu", the 1997 musical rom-com which also starred Arvind Swamy and Prabhu Deva.
	Interacting with the media at the red carpet of SansuI Colors Stardust Awards here last night, Kajol also talked about Dhanush and Soundarya.
	"Dhanush is a very fine actor. I haven't seen Soundarya's work but she looks like she knows what she is talking about and we get along very well. So, things will be good," she said.

Apprehensive about making comeback to Tamil cinema: Kajol

Actor Arshad Warsi, who originally essayed the role of Jolly, a struggling lawyer, in the 2013 film "Jolly LLB", says he really liked the way Akshay Kumar took over his character in the upcoming sequel.
	Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the second installment, "Jolly LLB 2" stars Akshay as Jagdishwar Mishra and Arshad is all praise for him after watching the movie's trailer.
	"Finally saw the trailer of 'Jolly LLB2'. Love the new Jolly. Looking forward to it, all the best to Huma Qureshi and Akshay Kumar," Arshad tweeted.
	Akshay also took to the micro-blogging site to thank Arshad for all the love.
	"Thank you for the love and luck Arshad, glad you liked it," Akshay wrote.
	"Jolly LLB 2" also features Annu Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla. It will hit the theatres on February 10, next year.

Arshad lauds Akshay's performance in 'Jolly LLB 2' trailer

Bollywood's star couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan are blessed with a baby boy and the actor's sister Soha says the family is delighted with the birth of the little one.
	Kareena delivered the baby at 7:30 am at the Breach Candy Hospital, in south Mumbai and according to Soha both mother and son are doing well.
	"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.
	Kareena and Saif released a statement after the birth of their little bundle of joy.
	"We are very pleased to share with you all the wonderful news about the birth of our son: Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, on the 20th of December 2016.
	"We would like to thank the media for the understanding and support they have given us over the last 9 months, and of course especially our fans and well wishers for their continued affection," the couple said.
	The 36-year-old actress' close friend, filmmaker Karan Johar, wished the couple on ...

Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi a beautiful baby: Soha Ali Khan

Lakme Fashion Week's Summer/Resort 2017 edition is scheduled to take place from February 1 to 5 at JioGarden, Bandra-Kurla Complex here.
	The fashion extravaganza has changed the venue with an aim to offer a wider canvas to the designers.
	"At Lakme Fashion Week, we aim to reinvent the platform every season. This Summer/Resort 2017 edition, we are taking it to an innovative venue at BKC. At JioGarden, we intend to use the open expanse to bring alive a whole new fashion week experience," Purnima Lamba, Head of Fashion, Lakme said in a statement.
	With the new location the fashion week also hopes to give a bigger business platform, as more labels will be putting up their collections giving buyers a large variety to choose from.
	"The move to Jio Garden reaffirms our commitment to the business of fashion with a larger area for buyers and designers to interface. Everything this season will be bigger and further push the boundaries of what a fashion event can achieve," Jaspreet Chandok, ...

LFW Summer/Resort 2017 to take place from February 1 to 5

'Suicide Squad' star Margot Robbie got married with director Tom Ackerley.
	The 26-year-old actress shared the news on Instagram by posting a picture of herself and Ackerley, who she has been dating for three years.
	The image of the couple is blurred out apart from Robbie's left hand which features the wedding ring, which she is pointing towards the camera.
	According to the reports the couple tied the knot in Coorabell, near Byron Bay, where around 50 guests were in attendance.
	The pair are said to have got engaged over the summer and managed to keep it a secret.
	Attendees at the nuptials included the Robbie's brothers Lachlan and Cameron, and her sister Anya.

Margot Robbie ties knot with Tom Ackerley

Almost a week after veteran actor Alan Thicke's untimely death, friends, family and former co-stars, including Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio, Kirk Cameron, Joanna Kerns, Tracey Gold and Jeremy Miller gathered to pay tribute to the TV icon.
	Dolly Thicke, Alan's daughter-in-law, posted pictures on Facebook of the emotional tribute and described what it was like being there.
	"Tonight's memorial for Alan was just about perfect. So much family and so many historic friends came out to remember our beloved father-figure," she wrote.
	Dolly continued, "We heard from our own Robin Thicke who brought up all dear dad's best friends, Bob Saget, Bill Maher, Alex Trebec who I had no idea had such old deep ties to our family.
	"The entire cast of 'Growing Pains' including Leo and Kirk Cameron who I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time, along with his wife who became an instant friend."
	Alan died on December 13 after suffering a heart attack while playing hockey with his son. The actor .

DiCaprio, Miller, Cameron pay tribute to Alan Thicke

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut says 2016 was a very "testing" year for her with lots of ups and downs, and she is happy that it is coming to an end.
	While Kangana did not have any film release this year, she was more in news due to her personal life, mainly her public spat with Hrithik Roshan.
	The two actors have been at loggerheads since the "Queen" star hinted at Hrithik as her 'silly ex'. The feud between Hrithik and his "Krrish 3" co-star turned nasty after they slapped legal notices on each other.
	"It was a full roller coaster year for me. It was quite a year. It was very overwhelming on many levels, very testing on many levels. But I am just so happy its over, trust me," Kangana told reporters last evening.
	The actress said apart from her personal issues, she had to portray a very complex character in her upcoming "Rangoon".
	"This is one year I was just waiting for it to get over because like I said, it was so testing on a personal level on a professional level, I had to .

2016 was a testing year, glad its over: Kangana

Actress Gal Gadot says the criticism surrounding Wonder Woman on being appointed as the United Nations' ambassador for women empowerment, "is not fair".
	After declaring the DC comics superhero an honorary ambassador, UN ended the Wonder Woman campaign in less than two months following backlash over her attire.
	Responding to the criticism, the 31-year-old star, who has played the popular fictional character in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", said people should rather focus on important issues than creating unnecessary controversies, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"There are so many horrible things that are going on in the world, and this is what you're protesting, seriously? When people argue that Wonder Woman should 'cover up,' I don't quite get it. They say, 'If she's smart and strong, she can't also be sexy.' That's not fair. Why can't she be all of the above?," she said.
	Since stepping into Wonder Woman's shoes, Gadot has spoken out in support of feminism on several ...

Wonder Woman UN ambassador controversy 'not fair': Gal Gadot

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has lauded US President Barack Obama for welcoming him and other hip-hop artistes, including Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross, to the White House.
	The 29-year-old rapper thanked Obama and his My Brother's Keeper initiative, which has given a lot of opportunities to the artistes like him to make their voices heard on such issues as youth mentoring and criminal justice reform, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"I think the world, not just hip-hop, owes him (Obama). We all have to give him his credit due for even allowing us into the building. We would probably never get inside that house ever again. Think about it like that. Rick Ross, (J) Cole, Nicki Minaj, he really went for us to come experience it.
	"This is something our grandparents always wanted to see, never thought in a million years. But (we can) pass it down to our generation to say, 'All right, I'm in here and I'm finna use my power to let y'all see how this thing works," he said.
	Praising the president, he ...

Kendrick Lamar praises Obama for honouring hip-hop artistes

Sarod legend Ustad Amjad Ali Khan will release a special rendition of the evergreen Christmas carol "Silent Night" on Christmas eve as a prayer for peace and harmony in the world.
	"I had wanted to perform this beautiful Christmas carol for a long time. The prospect of performing this carol appeared in 1995 at the Church of Northern India in New Delhi. The atmosphere was very memorable. When I played 'Silent Night' that evening, the lights went off for a while in the Church and candles were lit up," he recalls.
	"It has ever since been a carol that I wanted to record. Due to my travel and concert commitments, this idea took a back seat until now. So after all these years, I have been able to make this dream a reality," the 71-year-old Padma Vibhushan awardee says.
	"On the occasion of Christmas, I pray for peace and harmony in the world through the popular Christmas carol 'Silent Night' that will release on Christmas eve," he says.
	The composition will be released on social media ...

Amjad Ali Khan's Christmas gift: Carol 'Silent Night'

Fifth Harmony said they are "truly sad" about Camila Cabello's surprising departure from the group.
	In a lengthy and emotional message on Twitter, the remaining members of Fifth Harmony opened up about the exit of Cabello from the band.
	"We know you are hurt and confused, we are too. We know you want answers. And you deserve them, as you are just as much a part of this group as the four of us are.
	"The last thing we want to do is engage in a battle of we said, she said, but we've let our story play out in press and on social media for too long. So to our Harmonizers, who we care so deeply about, we want you to hear everything from us, unedited, not manipulated, just us, to you," the group wrote.
	The group went on to describe their efforts to work with Cabello, including setting up group meetings and group counseling, but said Cabello was a no-show.
	"After months of rejection from her and her team, these supposed lengthy conversations in fact never happened, although we pleaded. ..

We're truly hurt: Fifth Harmony on Camila Cabello's departure

Priyanka Chopra remained away from the Hindi film industry this year except for featuring in "Jai Gangaajal", but the actress says she will be doing two Bollywood movies in 2017.
	Priyanka, an international figure now, was busy this year working on her maiden American series "Quantico" and Hollywood debut "Baywatch".
	"I will be doing two Bollywood films next year. I have come to India to decide on those films. By the end of January, I will finalise which those films will be," the 34-year-old actress told reporters at the red carpet of Sansui Colors Stardust Awards here last night.
	"Baywatch", which also stars Hollywood biggies like Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, will release next year. Priyanka said the film's cast will fly to India to promote it.
	"We have made a global plan for the promotion of 'Baywatch', of which India is a part. So, yes the Hollywood cast will come to India to promote the movie," she said.
	The trailer of the film, in which the actress will be seen enacting the .

Will do two Bollywood films next year: Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan have been blessed with a baby boy today.
	"We are very pleased to share with you all the wonderful news about the birth of our son: Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, on the 20th of December 2016.
	"We would like to thank the media for the understanding and support they have given us over the last 9 months, and of course especially our fans and well wishers for their continued affection," Saif and Kareena said in a statement.
	According to sources, Kareena delivered the baby in the morning today at the Breach Candy Hospital, in south Mumbai and is reported to be in good health.
	While it is the first child for the 36-year-old actress, Saif already has two kids Sara and Ibrahim with ex wife Amrita Singh.

Kareena-Saif blessed with a baby boy

Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur might keep mum about their rumoured romance, but the Russian beauty blushed every time the superstar's name was mentioned, at an awards ceremony here.
     At Sansui Colors Stardust Awards red carpet, the model-actress was asked about the present she would gift the "Sultan" star, when he will turn 51-year-old on December 27.
     Answering with a big smile on her face, Iulia told reporters, "I will give him all my respect and love."
     When asked about her plans for December 27, Iulia blushed and looking away from the camera said, "We all will most probably celebrate it."
     On a query whether the celebrations are going to be held at Salman's Panvel farmhouse, she simply replied, "Let's see."
     The actress also performed at the award ceremony where Salman was present and said it was "amazing and great."
     At the red carpet too, when requested, Iulia sang Salman's popular love track, "Teri Meri Prem Kahani" from "Bodyguard".

Will gift all my love and respect to Salman on his bday: Iulia

Actress Anushka Sharma says working on her upcoming film, tentatively titled "The Ring', with superstar Shah Rukh Khan and director Imtiaz Ali was an extremely enjoyable experience for her.
	This is the third time that the 28-year-old actress is sharing screen space with Shah Rukh after "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" and "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", while she is collaborating with Imtiaz for the first time.
	Talking about working with both of them, Anushka told reporters, "It was a divine experience as they both are incredible at what they do. I share a very good rapport with Shah Rukh so, I was at ease working with him and Imtiaz is a dream director for any actor. So, I really enjoyed myself."
	"The Ring" also marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh and Imtiaz.
	Anushka interacted with the media at the red carpet of Sansui Colors Stardust Awards, where she bagged the best actress award for "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".
	The actress said that the year has been very special for her thanks to the success 

It was a divine experience to work with SRK, Imtiaz: Anushka

Actor Harshvardhan Kapoor has denied rumours that he has opted out of filmmaker Sriram Ragahvan's next, but admits there is no certainty on him being a part of the project.
	The newcomer, who made his Bollywood debut with tragic romance "Mirzya" this year, was said to have refused Sriram's thriller over dates clash with Vikramaditya Motwane's "Bhavesh Joshi".
	When asked if he has opted out of the movie, Harshvardhan told reporters, "I never opted out of the film. But there are a lot of things which go into saying a yes or no for a film, your dates have to be blocked and other such things...
	It's a conversation that goes on between the actor and the director and then an article comes, badly timed. So, I am not sure about that film. I can't tell you if I am doing it, I can't tell you if I am not doing it."
	The actor also said that the shooting for "Bhavesh Joshi" is in full swing and besides that, he is in talks for two movies.
	"I can't reveal the details because I am not sure if I .

Not sure if I will do Sriram Raghavan's film: Harshvardhan

Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Kajol have welcomed Pakistani cinema owners' decision to end the long ban on Bollywood films.
	Cinema owners in the neighbouring country will allow screenings of Indian films again, months after ban was imposed in the aftermath of Uri attacks in September.
	Happy with the development, Priyanka said, "Art should go across the world. I have always believed that. So, I am glad about it."
	Kajol added that she is happy that it is a great sign for the film industry.
	"Anything where the film industry gets a brick, where the film industry gets a positive sign etc, I am all for the film industry," she said.
	Anil also expressed his happiness over the decision. "I am very happy about it, it is a great news," the veteran said.
	They were speaking at the Sansui Colors Stardust awards last night.
	The ban came after there was a demand on the boycott of Pakistani artists from Indian films. Pakistani cinema owners said that this step was a move ...

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