In a recent Twitter Q&A session One Direction star Liam Payne avoided the questions related to her girlfriend Cheryl's pregnancy but said he is in the "happiest" zone right now.
	The 23-year-old singer took part in a #AskLiam session.
	"Are you happy honey?" one fan asked.
	"The happiest I could be," Payne replied.
	Payne and Cole, 33, first sparked pregnancy rumors late last month, when the former X Factor judge stepped out in a body-hugging dress that seemed to show off a growing baby bump. The couple started dating in February of this year.

Liam Payne avoids questions on Cheryl pregnancy

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Actress Margot Robbie likes to stay in hostels when she travels.
	The actress says she loves to "immerse herself in different cultures," reported Female First.
	"I don't know (if I can still stay in hostels anonymously), maybe not. But travelling is important to me and I love immersing myself in different cultures.
	"The big advantage in staying in hostels is that you get to meet so many people. I like being able to connect to people - it really enriches my way of appreciating the world," Robbie said.

Margot Robbie loves staying in hostels

Marion Cotillard is starring in "Assasing's Creed" but the actress says she has "no relationship" with video games.
	The French actress stars in the movie adaptation of the popular video game series, but does not have any real interest in computers and has insisted the film will be distinctly different, reported Contactmusic.
	"I don't like games where you kill people! No offence to all the people who love it. But this is different. This is a real idea behind the script," Cotillard said.
	The actress said one of her best friends is a huge fan of the video games and that helped her in playing the on-screen character alongside Michael Fassbender.
	"One of my best friends is a big fan, like one of the biggest. She played all the games and everything. She told me about the game. And I did a little bit of research about the Templars.
	"But what I thought was very interesting is exploring the mind of scientist who thinks that she can cure violence with a mix of science and items and ideas ..

Marion Cotillard doesn't like video games

Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood took his now-wife Sally to Paul McCartney's wedding on their first date.
	The 69-year-old rocker and the theatre producer first met in 2003, but their relationship turned romantic after she accompanied him to the Beatles legend's nuptials with Nancy Shevell in 2011, reported Female First.
	"There was this lovely family atmosphere and Ronnie and I had a real laugh. We danced and it was the first time I remember thinking of him in a completely different way," Sally, 38, said.
	A few weeks later, Wood wrote a letter to Sally about how deeply he felt for her, and on the advice of a friend, she agreed to give things a shot.

Ronnie, Sally Wood's first date was Paul McCartney's wedding

Actress Ruby Rose has coloured her hair bright pink.
	The 30-year-old star shared her new look on Instagram.
	The actress also wears a leopard printed fur coat and cuddles her fluffy white dog.
	"When your dog is comatose and you don't know where she finishes and your jacket starts," she wrote.
	Ruby Rose had earlier this week also shared a sweet pic of her with her former hairstyle, cuddling her girlfriend and The Veronicas member Jess Origliasso.

Ruby Rose colours her hair pink

Zsa Zsa Gabor, the Hungarian-born Hollywood siren perhaps better known for her prodigious love life than her movie credits, has died after suffering a heart attack, her husband said. She was 99.
	An emotional Frederic von Anhalt yesterday told AFP that Gabor had passed away at home surrounded by friends and family.
	"Everybody was there. She didn't die alone," he told AFP by telephone, choking back sobs.
	The pair married in 1986, making it her longest marriage.
	Gabor, who in her heyday embodied the film industry's platinum blonde ideal, was a voluptuous former beauty queen with a penchant for lame gowns that accentuated her hourglass curves.
	Her resume includes a long list of film roles in such hit movies as "Moulin Rouge," "Lili" and "Arriverderci Baby."
	Gabor was well known along with her sisters, fellow stars Eva and Magda.
	But the actress was at least as famous for her conquests between the sheets as her triumphs on the silver screen.
	Like her famous great-granddaughter by ..

Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor dead at 99: husband

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who is known for his portrayal of a wide range of characters on screen, today said that he would love to play the role of Hindu god "Krishna".
	If a film is being made on the epic Mahabharat, I would like to play the role of Krishna, he told reporters.
	The actor was replying to a query on ace Telugu director S S Rajamouli of "Baahubali" fame reportedly planning to make a film on Mahabharat.
	The 51-year-old actor, who is selective about his work and usually dedicates a considerable amount of time for a particular role, said that his next movie would be released in about eight months.
	"They say that your film comes after two years or three years. I thought I must address that complaint. So, within eight months you will see my next film," he said.
	Aamir, meanwhile, is out with his latest film "Dangal", which is set to hit the theatres on December 23. He essays the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat in the film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
	"Dangal" has been ...

Would love to play Krishna: Aamir

Cinemas in Pakistan will start screening Indian movies from tomorrow as film exhibitors and cinema owners lifted the a two-month self-imposed suspension on their screening that was put in place amidst Indo-Pak tensions following the Uri terror attack.
	Zoraish Lashari, Chairman of the Film Exhibitors Association, told reporters that after thorough discussions with parties concerned, it has been decided that screening of Indian films would resume from tomorrow.
	"The cinema owners and other stakeholders in the industry have been hit by the decision to impose a temporary suspension on screening of Indian films. A lot of investment has been made into upgrading or building new cineplexes and multiplexes and the business at this time is dependent on screening of latest Indian films," he said yesterday.
	The cinema houses' owners said that they had only suspended the screening of Indian films but had not completely banned them.
	Movies which were missed and could not be screened due to the .

Pak cinemas to resume screening of Indian films from tomorrow

Actor Samuel L Jackson says Muslim Americans are the new black kids in his country as people perceive them as a threat before even saying hello.
	The actor, best known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino's movies such as "Hateful Eight", "Django Unchained" and "Pulp Fiction", attended the Dubai International Film Festival here to receive a lifetime achievement award.
	Talking about diversity, Jackson said HBO's show "The Night Of" was amazing but average Americans would call it a black show, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
	"Muslims are getting arrested like black kids get arrested; Muslim Americas are the new black kids in America. Suspect as we are for the dominant culture, people don't understand them. People perceive them as a threat before even saying hello.
	"But the Muslim community is present in our country. They are a vital part of our country and interestingly enough they have less crime, more education and their businesses thrive more so than any other group in the ...

Muslim Americans new black kids: Samuel L Jackson

Superstar Aamir Khan today came out in support of the demonetisation drive of the Union Government, saying it would help the country in the long run.
	"I feel it is something that we should support... It is something that our government is trying to do which is meant for improving the situation that we have in the country and we must all certainly support any attempt to do that. There may be difficulties along the way but in the long run... I think we should look at the long run," he told reporters at a press conference to promote his upcoming film 'Dangal'.
	Earlier, during a promotional event in Mumbai, the 51-year-old actor had supported the cash recall exercise dubbing it as a good move by the government to curb black money and appealed to all citizens to support the move.

Aamir supports demonetisation, says it will help in long run

Actress Karisma Kapoor, who has been away from the silver screen for quite some time now, is not sure when she will return to do the world of films.
	"I never plan anything in my life. (Right now) The focus is my family and kids and I like supporting (social) initiatives and I will continue to do it. I do keep myself busy, I work, attend events, work for brand endorsements. But a movie, I'm not too sure right now," Karisma told PTI.
	The 42-year-old made her acting debut at the age of 17 with "Prem Qaidi" in 1991. She went on to feature in a slew of blockbusters and dominated silver screen in 1990s.
	She entertained the audience with films like "Anari", "Raja Babu", "Suhaag", "Coolie No. 1", "Saajan Chale Sasural", "Raja Hindustani", "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Fiza" and "Zubeidaa" among others.
	The National Film Award winning actress was last seen in "Dangerous Ishq" (2013) that bombed at the box office.
	Ask her about returning to films and she says, "I've never planned anything in my ...

I'm not too sure right now about doing movies, says Karisma

A colourful carnival from North East comprising of fashion shows, music, cultural programmes and handicrafts has travelled to the capital city.
	The two-day fiesta, "Celebrating North-East", encapsulates the essence of North East while showcasing some of the best designers as well as regional delicacies form the seven states.
	Organised by North East Institute of Fashion Technology (NEIFT) along with CARE LUIT, the festival seeks to highlight the potential of seven sisters as best tourist destination across the world.
	Tangkhul Naga, who has come from Manipur seeks to draw appreciation and good sales for traditional jewellery and dresses which she weaves back in her town.
	Tangluk works with authentic 'loinloom weaving' technique to create ponchos, saronges and shawls.
	"The clothes you see here are a legacy of my community but to make it appealing for masses I have modernised some of the traditional dresses. The jewellery which I am showcasing is made from Naga special stones, beads, 

Carnival celebrates traditional cultures of North-East

Star kids get a platform to start their career, but after their debut they have to prove themselves, says actress Athiya Shetty as she looks to firm up her place in Bollywood by doing quality films.
	The 24-year-old says her focus at this point in her fledgling career is to prove herself as an actress in the fiercely competitive world of Hindi cinema.
	"I need to prove myself in the industry as an actor. As kids from film family we do have a platform but what we do after our first film is on our own and the journey is important," Athiya told PTI.
	The daughter of actor Suniel Shetty, who made her acting debut last year opposite Sooraj Pancholi in Salman Khan's home production "Hero", says she wants to do quality films and meaningful roles.
	"I want to work with amazing directors, good scripts and better myself as an actor with each film and this is important for me. It would be difficult to specifically say what I want to do next," she said.
	"It is about bettering myself as an actor .

I need to prove myself in Bollywood as actor: Athiya Shetty

She is already an established name in the television industry, but when superstar Aamir Khan called Sakshi Tanwar to be a part of his upcoming movie 'Dangal', the actress couldn't believe it was happening.
	Initially, casting director Mukesh Chhabra's agency got in touch with Sakshi, best known for her portrayal of Parvati Agarwal in the soap opera 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'.
	The role she was approached for - and which she eventually bagged - was to play Aamir's wife in the biographical-drama.
	It was, however, when Sakshi got a call from the 51-year-old actor that she experienced a whirlpool of emotions.
	"When I got a call from Aamir sir, I went blank. I was like 'Oh, okay, well.' I didn't know what to do after that. Moments later after the call, I was excited, happy and probably also overwhelmed. There was a mix of emotions in me," Sakshi told PTI.
	'Dangal' is based on the life of ace wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and the journey of his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat.
	Once on ...

Went blank when Aamir called me for Dangal: Sakshi Tanwar

Actress Priyanka Chopra is heading to Mumbai to celebrate Christmas and New Years with her family and friends.
	The 34-year-old star, who had a busy year working for her American TV show "Quantico" and Hollywood debut project "Baywatch", shared a post on social media, expressing her excitement to be going back to India.
	"Mumbai calling! So excited to be going home... #airplanereading #flyfly #happyholidays #kickbacknrelax," Priyanka wrote.
	The actress is in complete festive mood as she recently celebrated Christmas on the sets of "Quantico".
	"Thank you post team of #Quantico for our CIA FBI integrated Christmas scarves. We love it...," she tweeted.

Priyanka Chopra flies home to celebrate Christmas with family

Surpanakha, the brazen sister of demon King Ravana, is said to have catalysed the battle between her brother and Rama. But was she really the villainous character she was made to be?
	Mythological writer Kavita Kane, in her latest work of fiction titled, "Lanka's Princess", offers a flip-side to Valmiki's dark portrayal of the woman whose nose was cut-off by Rama's brother Lakshman.
	Kane delves deeper into Surpanakha's psyche and attempts to humanise her in the book.
	"I wanted to go beyond the stereotype. There is no denial in the fact that her nose was cut off, which I think was one of the most violent episodes in 'Ramayana'.
	"But whatever happened to her, was it because of her own actions? Was she a vamp or a victim? Ask these questions, and the whole perspective changes," the Pune-based writer told PTI.
	It was Surpanakha's name that captured Kane's attention, and made her pursue the history and the making of the character.
	She says that Ravana's sister, who has conventionally .

Ramayana's Surpanakha: A vamp or victim?

Three short films by a city-based filmmaker including a satire on people's concept of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will feature in an upcoming international festival in Mumbai.
	Manisha Gupta's "Happiness Is...", "A Rainy Date!!" and "Brommerang!!" will be screened at the 5th Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival (MSIFF) on December 21.
	"Happiness Is..." combines nature, wildlife and humans to portray relationships, values and love in the journey of life. "A Rainy Date!!" is a humorous take on the effects of climate change on the romantic life of two love birds while "Brommerang!!" is a satire on people's concept of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.
	According to MSIFF, it is a progressive cinema movement started in 2012 with an objective to contribute towards the development of upcoming filmmakers and create short films culture in India.
	Awards will be presented for best short film, animation, documentary, music video, director, cinematography, editing and screenplay besides best actor, best ..

3 short films of Delhi filmmaker at Mumbai fest

Actress Sunny Leone, who features in the remake version of iconic song "Laila Main Laila" in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Raees", says the superstar's wife Gauri Khan told her she is looking amazing in the item number.
	"I saw him (Shah Rukh) and his wife (Gauri) during Diwali party at Aamir Khan's house. I asked him how is the song looking he said very sweet, his wife said it is looking really good. I was extremely nervous. She said it's looking amazing," Sunny told PTI.
	"When a woman says something is looking good then you know it's looking good otherwise we don't speak, don't make comment. But she said it looks amazing, great. She made me feel better. Even Shah Rukh Khan said it's looking really good," she said.
	Dancing to the tunes of Zeenat Aman's 'Laila O Laila' Sunny recreated the iconic song in her own stylish tadka. The song also has the "Jism 2" actress trying to woo King Khan who is seen dressed in black kurta.
	"I wish I could pause that moment. I want to believe that we, as .

Gauri thinks Sunny looked amazing in "Laila Main Laila"

Musician Seal has reportedly parted ways with longtime girlfriend and model Erica Parker.
	The 53-year-old British singer, who has four children with ex wife Heidi Klum, has ended his romance with Parker, 39, after reaching their first anniversary, reported Mirror.
	Parker is the former spouse of billionaire James Packer, who has recently called off his engagement with singer Mariah Carey.
	Packer and Parker have three children together, including one son and two daughters.

Seal splits from girlfriend Erica Packer?

Filmmmaker Imtiaz Ali says his forthcoming movie with superstar Shah Rukh Khan is an attempt to break free from all assumptions, and work on something which the two of them have not done so far.
	Tentatively titled "The Ring", slated for release in August next year, the movie marks first collaboration between the 51-year-old actor and the director.
	For Imtiaz, who has directed six films in his Bollywood career of more than a decade, there is no pressure with regard to directing Shah Rukh or making a certain type of film that the actor is known for.
	"No. That is not the arrangement with which we are working. The reason why Shah Rukh and I are working is because both us wanted to do something which we were not doing really," Imtiaz told PTI.
	Through his films, the 45-year-old director has often tried to tap the modern-day relationships and portray contemporary romance on the big screen.
	Imtiaz, whose last film was "Tamasha", says he did not want to stick to a certain kind of ...

SRK and I want to do something different in 'The Ring': Imtiaz

Singer Gloria Loring says the death of her ex-husband Alan Thicke has left a "profoundly sad wound" in their family.
	The 70-year-old singer, who was married to the star for 13 years, is struggling to come to terms with his passing, reported Femalefirst.
	Thicke, best known for playing the head of the Seaver family on the popular ABC sitcom "Growing Pains," died of heart attack on December 13. He was 69.
	"It's deep and it's a profoundly sad wound to our family. Anytime you lose one of the major father-mother figures in a family, it's very hard.
	"And Alan was definitely a big presence in our family. If he entered the room, the party started. He just had a great sense of humour and a wonderful energy. We all loved him," Loring said.
	The former pair, who shares two children, Brennan, 42, and Robin, 39, remained close despite their divorce, and even met at their son's Thanksgiving party last month.
	Recalling the meeting, Gloria said, "He was entertaining the people. He was talking and 

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