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Serena made sure baby's first doll 'Qai Qai' was black

Serena Williams says she made sure the first doll her daughter Alexis Olympia received was black, and her second one will be white as she teaches a message of "love for each other". The tennis great, in Melbourne in her bid to win a 24th Grand Slam title, is married to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian with their first child born in late 2017. Williams, 37, said she rarely came across black dolls when she was growing up and wanted to make sure her baby had one. "Qai Qai is a doll I got for her. I wanted her to have a black doll," she said after easing into the tournament second round Tuesday. "Growing up, I didn't have that many opportunities to have black dolls. And I was just thinking, like, I want her first doll to be black. "And her heritage, obviously she's mixed, she's Caucasian and black, but I feel like that was her first doll and I said her second doll would be Caucasian. "I definitely want to always teach her love and teach her just that humans should always have love for ...

Kim Kardashian confirms she is expecting fourth child with Kanye West

Kim Kardashian has officially confirmed that she and husband Kanye West are expecting their fourth child together via surrogate. Earlier this month, People magazine had confirmed that the couple are set to welcome a baby but they were yet to comment on the news. Kardashian, however, spilled the beans on Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live" when she appeared on the show with sisters Kourtney and Khloe. When Cohen asked whether they were working on having another baby, she confirmed saying, "We are." The "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star said she let the secret out when she got "drunk" at their Christmas Eve party. "I got drunk at our Christmas Eve party and I told some people. I can't remember who I told because I never get drunk," she said. The 38-year-old entrepreneur also verified that it's a boy. Citing multiple sources, Us Weekly had claimed the fourth child is a male, who is due in "very early May". The couple's third child, daughter Chicago turned one on Tuesday, was also

Selena Gomez is back on social media

American singer Selena Gomez is back on social media after a few tough months.The 26 -year-old singer took to Instagram to share a series of black and white candids of herself and thanked her fans for their constant love and support."It's been a while since you have heard from me, but I wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and to thank you for your love and support. Last year was definitely a year of self-reflection, challenges and growth. It's always those challenges which show you who you are and what you are capable of overcoming. Trust me, it's not easy, but I am proud of the person I am becoming and look forward to the year ahead. Love you all," she wrote.The 'Taki Taki' singer looks like a dream in the monochrome snaps shared by her. This is her first Instagram post since September 24, 2018.E! News confirmed in October that Gomez had entered a treatment facility to take help for her ongoing mental issues related to anxiety and depression.The news came weeks after the 'Heart .

Jenna Jameson 'in awe' of her body post Keto diet

Former porn star and entrepreneur Jenna Jameson is following a strict Keto diet that has helped her lose more than 80 pounds since she gave birth to her daughter, Batel, in 2017."The before pic shows a tired new mom in absolute love. Sore but elated. Batel was only 2 weeks... and I am still in awe of the fact that my body made a perfect 8 lb baby. I honour that beautiful body," Jameson wrote on Instagram alongside a photograph holding daughter Batel when she was first born and now, reported Fox News."Batel is now 21 months and I'm still in awe of this body that continues to nourish her. I hope that all of you mommys understand how magical you are," she added.Besides that, Jameson also shared another before and after shot of her physical transformation."Truth. I thought I was still sexy in my before pic. I was right," she wrote.The Keto diet is a low-calorie, high-fat diet in which alcohol and sugar (including most fruit) are banned, as well as beans, starchy vegetables, and most ...

Trump says he 'never worked for Russia'

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he "never worked for Russia," directly responding to a media report that the FBI once opened a counterintelligence probe into whether the president was working on Russia's behalf.

British MP delays giving birth for Brexit vote

A British lawmaker has postponed giving birth in order to vote on Britain's divorce deal with the EU on Tuesday. Tulip Siddiq, 36, was due to have a Caesarian section on Tuesday but medics have agreed to delay the operation until Thursday so that she can vote on the withdrawal agreement struck between London and Brussels. She plans to be pushed through the division lobby in parliament in a wheelchair. Colleagues in the main opposition Labour Party asked John Bercow, the speaker of the lower House of Commons, if Siddiq could have a proxy vote. Bercow said he would like the procedure known as "nodding through" -- where an MP who is on the parliamentary estate but physically unable to cast their ballot has their vote counted -- extended to Siddiq's hospital bed. But he said while he was happy for her to be nodded through, it was not in his gift to extend a proxy vote. Siddiq said she asked medics at the Royal Free Hospital in her north London constituency if she could change the ...

Never worked for Russia, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed reports that he ever "worked" for Russia and said that any such report is just a "hoax". "I never worked for Russia and you know that answer better than anybody. I never worked for Russia," Trump said. "Not only did I never work for Russia, I think it's a disgrace that you even ask that question because it's a whole big fat hoax. It's just a hoax," he said amid news reports that the FBI had opened an investigation over whether Trump acted on Russia's behalf after he sacked the agency's then director James Comey in 2017. Another report alleged that Trump does not share the details of his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The White House has described those reports as ridiculous. Earlier on Twitter, Trump attacked such reports as fake. "The Fake News gets crazier and more dishonest every single day. Amazing to watch as certain people covering me, and the tremendous success of this administration, have truly gone MAD! Their Fake ...

It's good to have ties with China, Russia, Japan and India: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday said it's good to have relationship with countries like Russia, China, Japan and India as he expressed hope to reach a trade deal with Beijing. Trump, addressing reporters at the White House before leaving for Louisiana for a farmers event, said the US is doing very well with China, which is having a hard time with its economy because of the tariffs he has imposed on the import of their items. "I have a great relationship with President Xi Jinping because it's good to have relationships with Russia, China, Japan and India and I have relationships with almost everybody. That's a good thing, not a bad thing, Trump said. "I think that we are going to be able to do a deal with China. We are, I can tell you, we are getting things that, before I became president, you would've had no chance at getting. They would have laughed at your president's face, he said. The US and China have been locked in an escalating trade spat since early 2018, raising import ...

Duchess Meghan expecting baby by beginning of May

Prince Harry's wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex told well-wishers on Monday she was six months pregnant and was expecting her baby at the end of April or beginning of May. Clutching her growing baby bump on a visit in northwestern England, the glamorous former US television actress also said she does not know if she is expecting a boy or a girl. "She said she is six months pregnant and due at the end of April, beginning of May," Kim Thompson, who was among the people the royal couple met with, told British media. Harry and Meghan also spoke to a group of children from St Anne's Catholic Primary School in Birkenhead and were asked about the sex of their unborn child. Kitty Dudley, 9, said: "I asked her if she was having a girl or a boy and she said she didn't know". Harry and Meghan married in a fairytale wedding that broke with royal traditions at Windsor Castle in May last year and announced in October that they were expecting a baby. Kensington Palace, their official residence in ...

DMK asks Guv to ease out CM for "fair" Kodanad estate probe

: Upping the ante on the 2017 Kodanad estate heist video clip, DMK Monday urged Governor Banwarilal Purohit to direct Chief Minister K Palaniswami to resign from his post to ensure a free and fair probe into the matter. The main opposition party demanded probe by a Special Investigation Team, comprising officers of the rank of Inspector General of Police and further investigation into the "mysterious death" of alleged key conspirator Kanagaraj. The related case is before the District and Sessions Judge, Nilgiris. The DMK urged Purohit to "immediately, direct Chief Minister K Palaniswami, to demit the office to pave the way for a fair and impartial investigation into the matter." On January 11, a former magazine editor Samuel Mathew had released a 16-minute video clip in Delhi, alleging that Palaniswami had links to a break-in at Kodanad estate in 2017. Palaniswami, refuting the allegations, had said on Saturday that those who were unable to take on AIADMK politically were

Return my script, says Hugh Grant

Please return the script! Hugh Grant has a plea for the thief who broke into his car and stole his script.Grant, who shot to fame in "Four Weddings and a Funeral" in 1994, took to his Twitter and revealed that a script has been robbed from his car on late Sunday night (local time). He also asked the thief to return his "many weeks worth of notes and ideas," and urged anyone who knew the perpetrator to "persuade them to at least return my script."" In the unlikely chance that anyone knows who broke into my car tonight and stole my bag, please try and persuade them to at least return my script. Many weeks worth of notes and ideas. And perhaps my children's medical cards. Coach Films, Ealing St Mary's Ealing Green W5 5EN*," he tweeted.He also revealed that the thief took his children's medical cards, offering the West London address of his production company, Coach Films, as a contact point. However, he did not unveil any details of where the crime took place or what the script was ...

Award for former India cricketer VV Kumar

: Former India leg-spinner V V Kumar was honoured with the Sundaram Finance "Spirit of Mylapore" award for his contribution to the culture and heritage of Mylapore. The award was presented to the legendary Tamil Nadu bowler by the Sundaram Finance Managing Director T T Srinivasaraghavan at a function here, a press note said. Former India Davis Cup player Ramanathan Krishnan had received the award in 2014. Presenting the award, Srinivasaraghavan said, "one of the finest exponents of the difficult art of leg spin bowling, a consistent match winner in domestic cricket during the sixties and seventies, and a mentor to many, V V Kumar is truly a cricketing legend. His cricketing exploits at PS High School and Vivekananda College were beyond exemplary. He created history, becoming the first bowler to reach the 300 and 400 wicket milestones in domestic cricket. His Test debut was no less impressive, with a match haul of 7 wickets against Pakistan in 1961," he added. "He ...

Sushmita Sen teaches 'I Love You' in Bengali to beau Rohman Shawl

Sushmita Sen's Instagram handle seems to be dedicated to love lately. This time, the diva was caught teaching 'I Love You' to beau Rohman Shawl and we can't just get over it!The former Miss Universe, who has never shied away from telling the world about her love life, shared a video in which she can be seen teaching some Bengali to her Kashmiri boyfriend. Meanwhile, the 28-year-old model was heard teaching Sushmita these three magical words in Kashmiri. The video also features her dance teacher.Sushmita wrote, "I almost forgot to post this but I never forget to say it!!! love you guys!!! love begets love...say it more often & feel the vibe transform every single time!!!@pritam_shikhare @rohmanshawl & #yourstruly wish you love & a beautiful Monday!!! #sharing #languageoflove #sayit #feelit #beit."The duo met at a fashion show and the couple has been romancing each other ever since.From celebrating each other's birthdays with their families to Rohman spending some time with

Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mughal Gardens to remain close for public from Jan 25-27

The Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Mughal Gardens will remain closed for public from January 25 to 27 due to rehearsals for the forthcoming Republic Day parade, an official statement said Monday. The change of guard ceremony will also not take place between January 19 and February 2, 2019 (i.e. January 19, 20, 26, 27 and February 2), due to rehearsals of Republic Day parade, Beating Retreat ceremony and Rashtrapati Bhavan Divas celebrations, the statement by the President's office said.

India is very 'dogala' country, says Vikas Gupta

Television producer and host Vikas Gupta says India has double standards when it comes to treating women with equality.

Shakil Ahmed sets world record in Indoor rowing

Asian Cup gold medallist Shakil Amed has added one more feather to his cap when he set up a world record in indoor rowing by completing 1,00,000 (one lakh) metres in above-40 years category here Sunday. A FISA level one coach, Shakil began his record-setting indoor rowing feat in Salt Lake stadium complex at 8 am on Sunday morning and achieved the milestone of covering 1,00,000 metres of simulated distance in 10 hours. Secretary of West Bengal Rowing Association (WBRA) Souvik Ghosh and committee member Aniruddha Mukherjee said they would now certify the feat to the authorities of Limca Book of Records for entering the achievement in their record book. Shakeel also has the record of completing 50,000 metres of simulated rowing in four hours and 13 minutes which is already in the Limca Record Book. Rowing Federation of India General Secretary Girish Phadnis congratulated Shakil for the unique feat and said, "It is indeed a big achievement".

Panda celebrates first birthday in Malaysian zoo with ice cake

A giant panda born in a Malaysian zoo celebrated her first birthday Monday with a cake made of ice in front of adoring visitors. The youngster looked around shyly as a zookeeper carried her to a platform in her enclosure where the cake, which had a large number "one" on top, was waiting. After nibbling at some carrots used to decorate the creation, the panda - who has not yet been named -- seemed to tire of the celebrations, and fell asleep. Currently weighing 34 kilos (75 pounds), she is the second cub born to Liang Liang and Xing Xing since they were sent from China to Malaysia in 2014, on a 10-year loan. The first, Nuan Nuan, was born in August 2015 and sent back to China in 2017. Beijing and Kuala Lumpur have agreed that cubs born in captivity must go back to China at the age of two. The pandas are kept at the national zoo's panda centre outside Kuala Lumpur. It's estimated there are some 1,800 giant pandas left in the wild, living mainly in bamboo forest in the mountains of ...

I'm victim of my career: Elaine Paige

Singer Elaine Paige says she has been using hearing aids for two years, after five decades in the music industry damaged her ears.

Miley Cyrus' birthday post for Liam Hemsworth will make your heart melt!

American singer Miley Cyrus has wished her beloved husband-actor Liam Hemsworth a happy birthday in the most adorable way possible.Liam Hemsworth turned 29 years old on January 13, 2019. The singer posted a super sweet tribute for her hubby on his special day by penning down a lovely note for him, sharing all her favourite things about her "number one" dude.The note shared by Miley gives an insight into the couple's relationship, from the day they started dating until today when they are finally married!Miley says how she loves Liam's dirty socks on the floor. "I love your dirty socks on the floor cause that means You're Home,"--- this and many other things mentioned in her post will surely make your heart melt!"The way you look at me, the way you look at our dogs. our pigs, our horses, our cats, our fish. The way you look at your family. your friends. at strangers. at life," she began.The 26-year-old went on to share her admiration of how Liam is "never too proud to ask for help" and

Mamata pays tribute to Mahashweta Devi on her 93rd birth

Remembering Mahashweta Devi's contribution towards literature, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday paid her tribute to the eminent author and social activist on her 93rd birth anniversary. Banerjee described the Padma Vibhushan awardee, who is best known for her works including "Hajar Churashir Maa", "Chotti Munda Evam Tar Tir", "Rudali", and "Jhansir Rani", as her true inspiration along with others. "Fondly remembering Mahashweta Di on her birth anniversary. In difficult times, she was a true inspiration for me and many others. We miss her," Banerjee tweeted. "Apart from her literary contributions, her work for the tribals and the downtrodden continues to inspire us," she said. Mahashweta Devi had lent support to the Trinamool Congress supremo with the call for 'Poriborton' (change) ahead of the Assembly elections in West Bengal in 2011. She had also taken an active part in Nandigram agitation and headed the movement against the earlier CPI(M) government's