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 

Alan Thicke's passing is 'profoundly sad': Gloria Loring

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As his fans eagerly wait for the celebrations of his 51st birthday, superstar Salman Khan has doubled their excitement by announcing that he is going to reveal a "big surprise" on December 27.
	Taking to Twitter, the "Kick" star asked fans to get ready for the present, which is "coming soon".
	"Get ready. Aa raha hai bada surprise! #ComingSoon #BirthdaySurprise," he wrote.
	Salman is currently shooting for director Kabir Khan's "Tubelight" and has also shared few pictures from the film sets on and off.
	The film also stars his brother Sohail Khan and Chinese actress Zhu Zhu.
	This is the third time Kabir and Salman are collaborating, they have previously worked in hits like "Ek Tha Tiger" and "Bajragi Bhijaan".

Salman Khan to surprise fans on 51st birthday

Bollywood celebrities, including superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar and among others have welcomed filmmaker Ashotosh Gowariker on Twitter, by sharing some sweet memories with him.
	The 52-year-old director, who joined the micro-blogging site yesterday, dedicated his first tweet to Shah Rukh, saying he couldn't have picked a better day to join the platform than December 17 as it clocked 12 years of their film "Swades".
	As SRK tweeted, "Can't be a better day to welcome my friend who has given me one of my best films ever. Give him love @ashgowariker," Gowariker wrote, "Thanks @iamsrk! You're right! Could not have picked a better day #12YearsOfSwades to join Twitter! Thanks for eternalising Mohan Bhargava."
	Hrithik, who has worked with the director in "Jodhaa Akbar" and "Mohenjo Daro", thanked Gowariker for giving him his two most memorable roles.
	"Please welcome the director who gave me two of my most memorable roles! Akbar n Sarman stay indebted .

SRK, Hrithik, Priyanka welcome Ashotosh Gowariker on Twitter

She may have collaborated with her husband Dhanush in "3" but Aishwarya R Dhanush says she does not see herself directing her superstar father Rajinikanth.
	"I don't think I will direct him. I love the equation we share. The expectations would be difficult to manage. I don't see it happening in future but you never know," Aishwarya told PTI in an interview.
	She, however, is looking forward to producing Rajinikanth's film in 2017 with her husband Dhanush.
	Aishwarya is currently busy promoting her book "Standing On The Apple Box", which has been published by HarperCollins India.
	"It is not a biography or about who my father is. It is a daughter's take on growing with a larger-than-life superstar at home, and her memories and fears. It is also about me being a wife and a mother and all that in the aspect of being a celebrity kid."
	In the book, Aishwarya opens up about her father's fear that they might choose acting as a profession but both the sisters opted for direction.
	"It is a ..

I don't think I will direct my father: Aishwarya R Dhanush

Indian American child prodigy Tiara Thankam Abraham has released her first album, a collection of nine world holiday songs, in six languages.
	Tiara, 10, who entered college at the age of seven, is the younger sister of Tanishq Abraham, a contestant on the Lifetime reality show"Child Genius".
	The album titled'Winter Nightingale', contains her renditions of some classic carols and holiday songs, sung in English, Spanish, Italian, German, Latin and French.
	The Abrahams are second generation immigrants from Kerala, India. Their grandparents came to the United States when they were children.
	Tiara is enrolled at the American River College in Sacramento, California - the same school where her brother graduated in May 2015.Currently a junior, she has big plans after school. "When I grow up, I want to be a soprano opera classical singer," she said.
	Both Abraham siblings are members of Mensa, the high-IQ society and both are among the youngest Americans in the group. On the test, Tanishq .

Indian-American child prodigy drops debut album in 6 languages

Reality TV personality Rob Kardashian revealed that his fiancee Blac Chyna had moved out and taken their daughter, Dream, with her.
	The shocking move came shortly after the 28-year-old model's Instagram account was hacked, with the anonymous hacker claiming she had left Kardashian and they were going to "expose" the reality star and how she was using Kardashian while allegedly cheating on him with other men, reported People magazine.
	Chyna later confirmed that the conversations were true, and even implied that Kardashian was involved in her "hack."
	Now, Kardashian, 29, who posted clips on the social media showing Dream's empty nursery and Christmas decorations set up for his first holiday with Chyna and his only child, appeared to be extremely distressed.
	"I thought this was going to be the best year of my life... Had a beautiful baby Dream and haven't spent Christmas with family in years and I just can't believe she really hurt me this way," he wrote on Instagram.
	"She knows how 

This is killing me: Rob gets emotional after Chyna moved out

Known for his Emmy-winning role of Walter White on AMC's hit series "Breaking Bad", actor Bryan Cranston says he's "looking forward" to the day he can intimidate someone by channeling his popular show's character.
	During an interview with TV personality Willie Geist, the 60-year-old star talked about the chances he would have to reconnect with Walter White's persona in his personal life, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"You've never had that sort of face to face thing where you had to sort of size the guy up? asked Geist to which Cranston replied, "I'm looking forward to that moment of intimidating someone.
	"Well, I think what I would do is have a barrel next to me with some chemicals handy, and just let them see it. You know, like 'Oh, it's real, son. I can dissolve your body in seconds. Okay? Just remember that when you're out on Lookout Point," he continued.

Cranston'd love to scare someone with 'Breaking Bad' character

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence says she would rather play her popular role of Mystique in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2" than next "X-Men" movie.
	The 26-year-old star says she is unsure whether she'll appear as Mystique in another "X-Men" movie, but she definitely wants the changeling mutant to join Star-Lord in the "Guardians" universe, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"I would love to," Lawrence said when asked about appearing in the "Guardians of the Galaxy".
	"I would choose that over doing another 'X-Men' movie maybe," she said.
	"I won't be Mystique in the 'X-Men' movies, but I would love to be Mystique in 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' I wonder if I could do that," she continued.

Lawrence wants to play Mystique in 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2'

Actor Michael Sheen has clarified that he won't be quitting his full-time acting career to focus on politics after the interview he gave to a publication, was taken out of context.
	In the interview, Sheen was apparently misquoted after seemingly hinting that he would be leaving Hollywood to fight against the "hard populist right."
	The 47-year-old star took to Tumblr to make it clear that he has no plans to leave the showbiz world.
	Sheen said he just meant to say that he would like to know more about the political situation in the country.
	"I DID NOT declare that I'm 'quitting acting and leaving Hollywood' to go into politics. In the actual original interview I said I have become more involved with community issues back at home over the last few years and because of the political situation it's something I would like to focus on more.
	"The interviewer asked me what that meant for my career and I said it might mean I work less as an actor and maybe even stop for a while AT SOME ...

Won't be quitting acting to focus on politics, clarifies Sheen

Liam Neeson, best known for his role of Bryan Mills in a popular action-thriller film series "Taken", has said that there is no possibility of the fourth installment in the franchise.
	During a visit to "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", the 64-year-old star was asked about the possibility of "Taken 4", to which he said "there's no plan", reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"No, there's not. There's only so many times your daughter can be taken," said Neeson, adding "Actually if we do have another it will be, 'Please can you take my daughter'?"
	Famous for his character's intense monologues threatening the kidnappers, the "Schindler's List" actor has heard it repeated by fans more than once, including in a public restroom.
	"I was standing there doing my business and this other man was there doing his business, and you know, men we don't look at each other, you do your business, studying the tile. And then I heard this guy quoting the line from Taken: 'I will find you.' I thought, ...

Liam Neeson has no plans for 'Taken 4'

From enacting a street smart college guy to a Peshwa warrior, actor Ranveer Singh has played diverse characters in his career but he considers the role in forthcoming film "Padmavati" as his toughest so far.
	The period drama, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, will feature Ranveer as Alauddin Khilji, the medieval-era Delhi ruler, who fell in love with queen Padmavati. The film also features Shahid Kapoor as Raja Ratan Singh, the Rajput ruler and husband of Padmavati (enacted by Deepika Padukone).
	Ranveer, whose latest film "Befikre" just released, says it is extremely difficult to fit into the shoes of his role in "Padmavati".
	"It's very difficult. It's physically, emotionally, mentally very draining. It's my biggest challenge yet as an actor. I prepared very hard for it, almost a month. We have started shooting and Bhansali is pretty happy with the way things have shaped up," Ranveer told PTI in an interview.
	The 31-year-old actor hopes to do justice to the role, which he ...

'Padmavati' is my biggest challenge as an actor: Ranveer

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman has praised husband and musician Keith Urban for helping her cope with the death of her father, Dr Anthony Kidman.
	The 49-year-old star said she called Urban "screaming and crying" when she first heard about her father's death, reported Femalefirst.
	"He was about to go onstage, and he walked offstage and he got on a plane. He had just gotten there. He flew six hours, and he was right back there," she recalled.
	"And he literally picked me up and carried - pretty much carried me through the next two weeks. And that, to me, that's a marriage, and that's love. And I'm so grateful to have that. And I also had, you know, my children going, 'It's going to be all right, Momma'," she said.

Kidman thanks husband for helping her cope with father's loss

King of Pop Michael Jackson's son Prince Michael credits him for teaching him "what it is to be a man".
	Now 19, the legendary musician's son opened up about how his father influenced the man he has become, reported People magazine.
	"He taught me what it is to be a man; he showed me what it is to be a father. For me, (I want) to pass that on to my kids, or to help someone else who has kids.
	"My cousin TJ Jackson's kids, I treat them as if they were my kids. I have fun with them, I love watching them. That being said, I do hype them up, and they do get wild around me, but I think that would probably be the way to continue the teachings."
	Prince remembered the impact his father, who died in 2009, had on others and the joy he shared.
	"I do have a memory: He had taken us to a hospital for children, and I remember that they were very sick. But when he walked into the room it lit up. All of the kids got happy," he said.

Michael Jackson's son praises King of Pop

Actor Daniel Radcliffe says he likes to shock people by asking them for cigarette lighters because most of them don't expect him to smoke.
	The 27-year-old star, who shot to fame as Harry Potter in the "Harry Potter" franchise, says he has a habit of losing lighters and that is why he always ends up asking for it from strangers, reported Femalefirst.
	"I do smoke and I like roll-ups. I get a kick out of asking people for a light - I'm always losing lighters.
	"They fumble in their pockets, look up and realise they've
committed the crime of giving Harry Potter cancer," he said.

Radcliffe reveals how he shocks fans with his smoking habit

Actor Chris Pratt gave a giant diamond ring to wife Anna Faris.
	On a red carpet event of Pratt's film "Passengers", Faris,
revealed that the actor gave her the surprise two days prior to
the premiere of his movie, reported The Huffington Post.
	"He just got me this ring. I know. Like, two days ago. I look (at it) and I'm like, 'I can't believe it, either!' He's an incredibly romantic man and I'm very, very lucky," she said.
	The stunning oval-cut stone, circled by a halo of diamonds
and offset with a sparkly gold band, appears to be considerably bigger than Faris' original wedding ring.

Chris Pratt surprises wife with wedding ring

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan today said that he never felt like a star and that he lacked the aura usually around stars like Salman and Shah Rukh Khan.
	"I do not have the aura which is around Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. They have stardom in their style, in their DNA and this stardom is seen in their actions. When they enter, it actually feels like that a star has arrived," he said on being asked what was lacking in him as compared to the other two superstars.
	The 51-year-old actor was speaking at 'BhaskarUtsav' here organised by popular daily Dainik Bhaskar.
	Director and choreographer Farah Khan was also present at the event. She entertained the audience by asking interesting questions from Aamir on his career, first love and personal life.
	Aamir said that he had become less judgemental over the years and has learnt "there is a lot of grey between 'white' and 'black'".
	"Earlier, I was too judgemental. I was very clear about what was wrong and what was right, but I learnt from ..

I lack the aura around stars like Salman, Shah Rukh: Aamir  

Bollywood actor Govinda apparently has no plans to return to political life, saying it took him nearly a decade to forget the days of politics.
	"It took (me) nearly nine-ten years to come out and forget the days of politics. I request you to not ask this," he told reporters after inaugurating Jaipur Wax Museum at Nahargarh fort here.
	The "Kill Dil" actor, who had won Lok Sabha election from Mumbai North constituency in 2004 on Congress ticket, also evaded question on demonetisation.
	Govinda, who was accompanied by his wife Sunita, unveiled the statue of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan at the museum which has 32 wax statues of personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, APJ Abdul Kalam, Mother Teresa, Bhagat Singh, among others.
	He said he did not give permission to install his wax statue because his 'Guruji' did not allow him for this.
	Museum Director Anoop Srivastava claimed that it is the first such museum to be set up at a historic site.

Took me 9-10 years to forget days of politics: Govinda

Superstar Salman Khan has accepted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's offer to become the brand ambassador for its Open Defecation Free (ODF) drive.
	As a brand ambassador of the civic body's drive, the 50-year-old actor will extend support to BMC in keeping the megapolis clean, in tune with the Centre's Swachh Bharat campaign.
	Salman today met municipal commissioner Ajoy Mehta and accepted BMC's proposal in this regard.
	He has also decided to donate five state-of-the art mobile toilets for the campaign.
	Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mehta thanked the actor for discharging his duties towards the society.
	"Our administration is making every step to keep the city clean and the actor's active contributions in our efforts would definitely give a fillip in our efforts," Mehta said.
	"Having a large fan following and being a popular actor, Salman's support in terms of offering five mobile toilets across city would help us reducing the cases of open defecation," he ...

Salman Khan is BMC's ODF drive brand ambassador

Pakistani film exhibitors and cinema owners are likely to end a self-imposed ban on screening of Indian films on Monday that was put in place amid escalating tensions between the two countries 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 screening of Indian films would resume from December 19.
	"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.
	Lashari said the cinema owners and exhibitors had only taken a self-imposed suspension of screening of Indian films and that it was not a ban.
	The Pakistan Film Exhibitors and Distributors Association, which includes most ...

Pak cinema hall owners to resume screening Indian films

Actor Mohit Marwah has been prepping up to play the lead role in Tigmanshu Dhulia's next based on real events involving Indian Army.
	Mohit, who is the maternal grandson of the film producer Surinder Kapoor, is all set to step into the shoes of a war hero in the untitled project, set during World War 2, to be helmed by Dhulia, a media release issued here said.
	"The idea is to get everything related to my character look and sound real. Its my responsibility to make people believe (that) I come from that time and that world and thats what I'm trying to accomplish here", Mohit said in a statement.
	As part of his prep mode, Mohit has started watching documentaries to understand more about the way army men walk, their body language gestures and mannerisms, it added.
	Mohit, who was last seen in Mohit Suri's music video, "Lamhein", and YRF's short film, made his acting debut with Akshay Kumar produced movie "Fugly".

Mohit Marwah preps up for Tigmanshu Dhulia's next

Actress Kangana Ranaut has once again spoken about her spat with Hrithik Roshan, saying she "felt naked" when her personal letters were made public and she would often cry herself to sleep.
	Hrithik, 42, and Kangana had slapped each other with legal notices earlier this year. The actor claimed he never had an affair with 29-year-old Kangana and she should apologise while the actress maintained otherwise.
	Speaking about her experience in third person at Reebok's FitToFight awards, Kangana said she is proud of her ability to stay in love even though "my world or environment" does not allow or respond in the same way.
	"I know the things I'm going to say, will get me into trouble, but I wouldn't be doing justice to the evening if I hold back," said Kangana, adding that being a storyteller, she would like to talk in third person.
	"There was this young girl in the mountains. She had a lot of fire in her and was very unusual, extremely dreamy, impractical, naive and stubborn. She was 14, .

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