Pop star Beyonce Knowles and husband Jay Z have embarked on a 22-day vegan challenge until Christmas Day.
	The 44-year-old rapper and his pop star wife are inspired by a close friend to give up meat and dairy products, reported E! online.
	"Psychologists have said it takes 21 days to make or break a habit. On the 22nd day, you've found the way. On December 3, one day before my 44th birthday I will embark on a 22 Days challenge to go completely vegan, or as I prefer to call it, plant-based," Jay Z wrote on his blog.
	"This all began a few months back when a good friend and vegan challenged me to embrace a 'plant-based breakfast' everyday. It was surprisingly easier on me than I thought," he said.
	As vegans the couple should also avoid animal-derived garments, including fur, wool and leather, although Beyonce, 32, was spotted wearing wool and leather while visiting a vegan eatery Real Food Daily in West Hollywood this week.

Beyonce, Jay Z turn vegan

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Ed Sheeran and Sacha Baron Cohen teamed up to belt out an Arabic rap at a party hosted by Courteney Cox.
	The 'Everything Has Changed' hitmaker said he had a great time entertaining the guest, especially when the comedian joined him on stage, reported Contactmusic.
	"Courteney set up like a PA system and I did a show there.
It was very random. One of my all time favourite actors and comedians, Sacha Baron Cohen, was there and we ended up jamming and he did a rap in Arabic and stuff. It was very funny," Sheeran said.
	He also spent time with Cox's 'Friends' co-star Jennifer Aniston and gorged on tasty treats.
	"I ate a lot of food, drank a lot of wine and played a lot of songs. I didn't do (any music) at Jen's house, I just drank. I finished in studio and I called up my friend. He was like, 'I'm at Jen's house and we're just having a chill hang so I was like, 'OK.'
	"Then I turned up... And they're having a proper Thanksgiving meal and I'm there and I think I was wearing my board ...

Ed Sheeran, Sacha Baron Cohen do Arabic rap

TV actress Sherri Saum is pregnant with twins.
	The former 'Rescue Me' star and her husband Kamar de los Reyes are set to become first-time parents next summer, her representative confirmed, reported Us magazine.
	The 39-year-old and de los Reyes have been married since 2007.
	Saum is currently starring in Jennifer Lopez's US drama 'The Fosters', playing one half of a lesbian couple raising a family of foster kids alongside 'Meet the Parents' star Teri Polo.

Actress Sherri Saum expecting twins

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are reportedly planning a romantic trip to France over the festive period.
	The on-off couple have sparked speculation they are rekindling their relationship by this romantic trip, which will see them meet up in Paris on Boxing Day on December 26 after spending Christmas Day with their families, reported Daily Mirror.
	The former 'Twilight Saga' co-stars will see in the New Year in France too as Stewart has reportedly rented out a farm cottage in a small town in a bid to spend some alone time with the 27-year-old star.
	"Kristen intends to let Rob spend Christmas with his family in London but she's hoping they will travel to Paris on Boxing Day and from there on to the Loire Valley," a source said.
	"She reckons it could be the relaxing break they need to completely get things back on track."
	The pair ended their four-year relationship in May after they struggled to get past the actress's 'momentary indiscretion' with her 'Snow White and the ...

Stewart, Pattinson plan Christmas holiday in Paris

Actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley suffered a major wardrobe malfunction on the streets of London after leaving the British Fashion Awards.
	The 26-year-old accidentally exposed her right modesty after the plunging neckline of her low-cut blazer shifted to the other side, reported Daily Mirror.
	The model-turned-actress, who walked out of the fashion event bundled up in a Burberry coat over her raging red Antonio Berardi suit jacket and color-blocked pants, flashed a smile as she made her way through her fans and cameras parked outside.
	The actress is all set to star in George Miller's 'Mad Max: Fury Road' alongside Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult and Tom Hardy.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley suffers wardrobe malfunction

Movie legend Walt Disney's Chicago, Illinois home is to be turned into a museum.
	Restoration work on the place where the filmmaker and his brother Roy were born will begin on December 5 and the property will be listed as a historical site when it is done, according to Hollywood Reporter.
	The groundbreaking ceremony will coincide with what would have been Disney's 112th birthday and to mark the double celebration, Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel has declared December 5 as Walt Disney Day in the city.
	Disney died 10 days after celebrating his 65th birthday in 1966.

Walt Disney's birthplace to become museum

Princess Diana's ornate gold and white gown, designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, fetched a whopping USD 140,000, at an auction house.
	Known as the Diaghilev dress, the floor-length strapless number was indeed fit for a princess thanks to its extravagant gold sequins, crystals and pearl embellishments, reported E! online.
	It also featured detachable sleeves and a matching headband.
	It is said that Princess Diana fell in love with the gown at Red Cross Benefit back in 1986 when she first time saw it, and rather than having designers create a custom one for her, she snapped up the runway version.
	She had worned the gown three times, including to a banquet at the German Ambassador's home in London in 1986, a trip to the Royal Opera House and to the premiere of the James Bond film, 'The Living Daylights'.

Princess Diana's gown sells for USD 140,000 at auction

Actor Jason Statham has revealed that he has no interest in starring in a superhero movie, as he feels that the cape would not fit him.
	Statham, 46, whose latest movie 'Homefront' to hit theatres this Friday, said that the visual effects-driven blockbusters do not hold any personal appeal to him, reported Digital Spy.
	"It's all about money, kids pay money to go and see them," Statham said. "The fascination is superheroes, it's what people want to go and see but you wouldn't get me rushing to the cinema to see those. I like the old-fashioned type of film.
	"They've never offered me a part in one of those and I don't think the shoes would fit. Or the cape wouldn't fit!," he said.
	'Homefront' will see him play a retired DEA agent who faces off against Louisiana drug dealers and Statham said that he welcomed the opportunity to reunite with Sylvester Stallone.
	"When I read it I just knew it was going to attract a lot of decent actors. The parts were fleshed-out, good and strong instead 

I'll never play a superhero, the cape wouldn't fit: Statham

The Mauser-style pistol that Harrison Ford's character Han Solo used in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" and "The Return of the Jedi" is up for sale to the highest bidder, online auctioneers Invaluable said today.
	   Looking a bit worse for wear after its intergalactic adventures, the so-called DL-44 Blaster -- which Ford used in the two 1980s blockbuster movies -- is estimated to be worth USD 200,000 to USD 300,000.
	   It's the same prop Darth Vader lassoed out of Solo's hand with the Force in "Empire," and which he wrestled back from a Stormtrooper in "Jedi," said Invaluable on its website (www.Invaluable.Com).
	   "The blaster is exactly in its original filming condition and therefore exhibits wear from use, but retains all of the original details, including the flash suppressor and scope," it said.
	   Its vintage boxy design was inspired by the Mauser C96, a German pistol made in large numbers from 1896 to 1937 -- although the auctioneers stressed that the prop cannot fire .

'Star Wars' pistol up for auction

Bollywood actress Kajol feels it is much easier for a man to survive and succeed nowadays than a woman, given the deteriorating state of the fairer sex in our country.
	The 39-year-old actress, who has starred in several hits like 'Baazigar', 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaenge', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', said that men often make it difficult for us women to lead our lives liberally and there is an urgent need to change their mindset.
	"Every woman goes through a lot of struggle. To struggle and succeed in today's world, especially in India, is much tougher for a woman than for a man... The same men, who invoke the goddesses before every important moment of their lives, go on and kill their daughters or beat up their wives. If we want to empower our women, we will have to change the mindset of men," Kajol said.
	The actress, a mother of two, also lamented that the authorities in our country are not women friendly and that is the major reason for several unreported crimes.
	"Implementation of ...

Tough to be a woman today: Kajol

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan wants to take his children -- Aryan, Suhana and AbRam -- to Peshawar, where his family hails from.
	Shah Rukh, who was in the capital to be a part of Agenda Aajtak conclave, did not refuse the request of Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar to visit Pakistan and said he would love to go back to the place again where his father took him when he was too young.
	"My family is from Peshawar and few of them still live there. I would love to come to Peshawar and bring my children over because my father took me when I was 15. Then he passed away. I still have some of the greatest memories of the time I spent with my father in Peshawar, Karachi and Lahore. I just wish that I could take my children there someday," he said.
	Shah Rukh was born in India but his father Taj Mohammed Khan, who was one of the youngest freedom fighters, was from Peshawar.
	The 'Chennai Express' star also praised the warm hospitality of the people from across the border.
	"The ...

Want to take my kids to Peshawar: Shah Rukh

Veteran actress Asha Parekh's hand impression will be unveiled after two days to symbolise her contribution to the film industry.
	The launch will be held at a function being organised by UTV Stars under 'Walk of the Stars' at a suburban hotel here on December 6, sources said today.
	In order to honour the immense contribution of the 71-year-old actress, UTV Stars will unveil a tile bearing her hand print which will later be installed at 'Walk of the Stars' promenade in Bandra.
	The actress started her career as a child artiste under screen name Baby Asha Parekh in the film 'Aasmaan' in 1952.
	Thereafter, noted filmmaker Bimal Roy saw her dance at a stage function and cast her at the tender age of twelve in 'Baap Beti' in 1954.
	Parekh's first lead role was in 'Dil Deke Dekho' (1959) with Shammi Kapoor, after which never she looked back.
	She has delivered memorable performances in films like 'Teesri Manzil', 'Caravan', 'Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki', 'Kati Patang' among others.
	The ...

Asha Parekh's hand imprint tile to be unveiled on Dec 6

Being Bollywood's 'Mr Perfectionist' comes with its own problems as superstar Aamir Khan feels guilty for not being able to spend enough time with his family.
	The meticulous star, who prepares extensively before taking up any project and thus ends up doing only one film a year, today said he found it difficult to juggle shooting 'Dhoom 3', 'Peekay' and doing research for his TV show 'Satyamev Jayate 2'.
	Aamir, 48, and his wife Kiran's son Azad turned a year-old recently. The actor said he would take the child to his shootings so that he could spend more time with him.
	"I have always felt that I am not spending enough time with my children and family. I spent 25 years with this guilt. The problem is that I get so lost in my work that I don't realise it. I feel guilty that I am so self-centred. But, I think I am a good father and a good husband," Aamir said on the sidelines of Agenda Aajtak conclave.
	The father-of-three said his youngest, Azad, born through surrogacy, has started ...

Feel guilty for not giving enough time to family: Aamir Khan

Stand-up comedian Sunil Grover, who played the funny female character Gutthi on 'Comedy Nights with Kapil', today tried to clear the air on his leaving the TV show saying he wanted to earn more money.
	There were reports that the 29-year-old funnyman opted out of the comedy show because his contract was getting over and the show's producer and host Kapil Sharma was not ready to give him a hike he had asked for.
	Sunil was participating in the Agenda Aajtak session here.
	When yoga guru Ramdev, who was also one of the speakers at the session, asked Sunil whether money was the reason behind his quitting the show as quoted by the news channel, he dodged the question initially.
	But when Ramdev asked him again and blessed him saying he should earn more, then Sunil said, "Aur zyada mile isliye maine chora. (I left the show to get more money). I spend most of my time these days in explaining why I left 'Comedy Nights'."
	Sunil also said that his famous onscreen character Gutthi was not ...

I left 'Comedy Nights...' to earn more money: Sunil Grover

Her absence from the big screen for a year has not stopped Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif from winning the world's sexiest Asian woman title for the fourth consecutive year in a poll by a weekly magazine here.
	The actress narrowly defeated Priyanka Chopra, TV star Drashti Dhami and current box office queen Deepika Padukone. She secured the top spot in the world-renowned '50 Sexiest Asian Women List 2013' with Chopra coming second, Dhami third and Padukone fourth.
	A permanent fixture in the top three for the past six years, Kaif beat off competition from the world's most stunning Asian women in the tenth edition of UK based, Eastern Eye newspaper's definitive Sexy List.
	The fourth win comes just weeks before Katrina hits the big screen again in one of the year's biggest Bollywood releases 'Dhoom 3: Back In Action'.
	"I didn't know it was a record! That's a nice surprise and a lot of fun to hear. I like it because Eastern Eye newspaper is the one my sisters see because they live in ...

Katrina named world's sexiest Asian woman for fourth time

Actress Genelia D'Souza, who has been away from the big screen post her marriage to actor Riteish Deshmukh, will be seen in Salman Khan's 'Jai Ho'.
	Genelia married Riteish in February 2012 and her last Hindi film was 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya' which came in the same month, and also starred her husband.
	She will now be seen in Salman Khan-starrer 'Jai Ho', apparently in a cameo appearance.
	"Yes Genelia is there in 'Jai Ho'. She is playing an interesting cameo," sources close to the development told PTI, without divulging her role.
	There is a buzz that Genelia plays the role of Salman's sister in the film.
	The film, a remake of the South hit 'Stalin', is directed by Sohail Khan. Besides Salman, the film stars Tabu, Sana Khan, Ashmit Patel, Sunil Shetty and others, and is scheduled to release on January 24 next year.

Genelia to appear in a cameo in Salman's 'Jai Ho'

BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, a self-confessed Sonu Nigam fan, today revealed his musical side as he sung 'Masoom' song 'Tujse Naraaz Nahi Zindegi' with the singer at an event here on the day of Delhi Assembly elections.
	Gadkari, who was BJP's election in-charge for Delhi polls, accompanied Nigam to croon two lines of the famous song.
	The 40-year-old Nigam seemed impressed by the vocal skills of Gadkari, who looked relaxed after his hectic campaigning in the lead up to the elections.
	Nigam was in the city to attend 'Sonu Ki Sargam' during Agenda Aaj Tak conclave.
	While the singer treated the audience with different songs, he sung 'Sandese Aate Hai' for Gadkari, who had reached before his own session, just to listen Nigam sing.
	"I really like your songs," Gadkari said to Nigam.
	The singer then sung 'Tujse Naraaz Nahi Zindegi' from 1983 film 'Masoom' and asked the BJP leader to join him.
	Gadkari sung a few lines following which Nigam said, "He has a melodious voice."
	Ghazal singers .

Sonu Nigam, Nitin Gadkari sing 'Tujse Naraaz Nahi Zindegi'

Actor Shahid Kapoor laments that Bollywood applies the yardstick of film's success at box office results to consider one as a good actor.
	Shahid, who is striving for a big hit, has so far managed to deliver only three--'Ishq Vishk' (2003), 'Vivah' (2006), 'Jab We Met' (2007)--in his career of 20 films spanning ten years.
	The actor is eagerly awaiting release of Prabhudeva's potboiler 'R...Rajkumar' releasing this Friday.
	"I agree when others say I am underrated as an actor... When you give super-hit films then only you are considered as a good actor. At least that is how it is there in our industry. I think you need to be successful to be appreciated," Shahid told PTI.
	Shahid said he wanted to be successful and expressed that everyone should succeed.
	"Eventually, the most important thing is success. I want to achieve a lot of success. It doesn't feel good when your film doesn't do well and yet you are appreciated... Everybody should succeed," the 32-year-old said.
	Shahid said he 

I am underrated as an actor: Shahid Kapoor

Fifteen documentary features will advance in the voting process for the 86th edition of the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced.
	A total of one hundred forty-seven films had originally qualified in the category.
	The films that are eligible for Oscar nomination include "The Act of Killing," "The Armstrong Lie,", "Blackfish," "The Crash Reel," "Cutie and the Boxer," "Dirty Wars," "First Cousin Once Removed," "God Loves Uganda" and "Life According to Sam.
	Other films that have also made it to the list are, "Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer," "The Square," "Stories We Tell," "Tim's Vermeer," "20 Feet from Stardom," and "Which Way Is the Front Line from Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington."
	The Academy's Documentary Branch determined the shortlist in a preliminary round of voting. Documentary Branch members will now select the five nominees from among the 15 titles.
	Malik Bendjelloul and Simon Chinn won the Best Documentary Feature Oscar this year for ...

15 documentary features advance in Oscar race

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne turned 65 today and he is celebrating the milestone day by asking fans to donate to charity instead of giving gifts.
	Ozbourne took to Twitter last night to share his birthday wish.
	 "I'm using my b'day (tomorrow) to raise money for Royal Marsden! Give a gift and donate to help cancer patients," he posted along with the organisation's link.
	The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is a UK-based organization that provides treatment and care for more than 50,000 cancer patients every year in addition to funding cancer research.
	Meanwhile, Osbourne's famous family members are giving the musician some special birthday shout-outs via the micro-blogging site.
	Daughter Kelly Osbourne shared an adorable throwback photo of a younger Ozzy holding his daughter when she was just a little girl.
	"Today is my Dadda's birthday! Happy birthday Dad I am so proud to be your daughter! I love you so much!" she captioned the Instagram pic.
	Ozzy's wife Sharon Osbourne also tweeted, "Happy 

Ozzy Osbourne turns 65, asks fans to donate to charity

Playback singer Sonu Nigam says that technology is a boon for the music industry as it has helped to distinguish talented singers from the rest.
	The 40-year-old singer said even though technology has given the opportunity to singers who are not good, it has also made it easier to spot great singers from the mediocre ones.
	"There was a time when Lata, Rafi, Kishore, recorded the song in one take. But now even if a singer has sung just one line, with the help of technology every word that he has sung can seem melodious. To those people who have a good texture but are not good singer, it has given them a chance to sing," Nigam said on the sidelines of Agenda Aajtak.
	"Every technology has brought good and bad. If it has brought many singers, it has also helped to detect the melodious voices from the rest. Whenever singers like Hariharan, Suresh Wadkar take the stage, we stand in their respect. It has helped to distinguish a good singer from a bad one."
	The singer treated the audience .

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