Thank you, God, for giving me another year of life.
Thank you for all the people who remembered me today
by sending cards, and letters, gifts and good wishes.

Thank you for all the experience of this past year;
for times of success which will always be happy memories,
for times of failure which reminded me of my own weakness and of my need for you,
for times of joy when the sun was shining,
for times of sadness which drove me to you.

Forgive me
for the hours I wasted,
for the chances I failed to take,
for the opportunities I missed this past year.
Help me in the days ahead to make this the best year yet,
and through it to bring good credit to myself,
happiness and pride to my loved ones,
and joy to you. Amen.

Miley Cyrus' lunch date with Liam Hemsworth and his family

Singer Miley Cyrus and actor Liam Hemsworth have made their first public outing together since rekindling their romance and were spotted on a family lunch date.

The 23-year-old reunited with the "Hunger Games" star over the Christmas last year, spending time with him and his relatives in his native Australia.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

Since then, reports have suggested the young couple are giving its relationship another go, after originally calling off an engagement in September, 2013.

Now, the pair has been photographed arriving in the same car for dinner with Liam's family in Los Angeles, reported Entertainment Tonight.

Miley wore sunglasses and her blonde hair pulled back in a bun for the casual outing, while Liam, 26, donned jeans, a white T-shirt and blue jacket. They were joined by Liam's brothers Luke, 35, and Chris, 32, and Luke's wife Samantha.

The gang dined at organic Mexican restaurant Gracias Madre in West Hollywood and appeared in good spirits as they left the venue.

Miley and Liam are reportedly living together again, and the singer has even been reportedly wearing the engagement ring which the actor originally gave her in June, 2012.

Abhishek Bachchan reveals the one thing he really loves about his wife Aishwarya

Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who will celebrate the ninth anniversary of his marriage to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, says the one thing he really loves about his wife is her “unconditional” love.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Abhishek, who has scored nine million fans on Twitter, was treating his fans and well-wishers to a Question and Answer session on the website, when a user asked him about that one best thing he adores about the former beauty queen.

“She loves unconditionally,” the “Paa” star replied.

Abhishek married Aishwarya in 2007 and together, they have a daughter named Aaradhya, who was born in November 2011.

Another user asked the "Refugee" star about his debut in southern cinema. Abhishek replied: "I would love to."

Kunal Nayyar, Johnny Galecki on 'The Big Bang Theory' completing 200 episodes

Breakout stars of 'The Big Bang Theory', Johnny Galecki (Leonard Hofstadter) and Kunal Nayyar (Raj Koothrappali) in an interview talk about their show completing 200 episodes

One wouldn't expect a show about four socially awkward physicists and geeks extraordinaire to become one of the biggest sitcoms on television. And yet, after enjoying nine seasons on air and completion of 200 episodes recently, the show seems to be still going strong. Breakout stars of 'The Big Bang Theory', Johnny Galecki (Leonard Hofstadter) and Kunal Nayyar (Raj Koothrappali) in a brief chat:

Q. How did the 200th episode feel?
Kunal: It feels like just yesterday when we began. We have had such good times. It's just great when you are having fun and love everyone around. You don't come to know how time passes. This (the set) is like our second home.

The cast of The Big Bang Theory

Q. It has been many years since you guys came together for the show.
Johnny: At this point of time, we have been through births, deaths, marriages and divorces. But to top it all, this has been a wonderful experience.

Q. Bernadette got pregnant and then there was the 200th episode. There's a lot happening this season, right?
Kunal: Yes, Bernadette and Howard are having a baby, and that was a huge shocker. That was right after Sheldon and Amy had sex. And Leonard and Penny got married. There's so much happening this season. It's definitely one of my favourite seasons.

Q. What do you think works for this show?
Johnny: The thing is there are hundreds of ingredients that have to go into a show, but there is no one recipe for success. You can put together an incredible group of talent with everyone being as committed as possible and still, sometimes, things don't work. But, sometimes they do. If there were a secret, some kind of code to follow, then all shows would last for 10 years.
Kunal: The one thing is that the quality of writing has not meandered in any way. We are still as solid as we had been for nine years. Our writers have been incredible.

Q. How do you think your show has created an iconic mark in pop culture on TV?
Johnny: We have always said that we are not creating a world; we are just reflecting the world that exists outside. We just had a spotlight on that. We don't think of ourselves as culture icons. We just do our jobs the best we can.
Kunal: It's very difficult to think about yourself as a cultural icon when you are in it. You show up to work, and then at times, you wonder, 'Wow! I am a part of this crazy world!'

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Here's what is keeping Shraddha Kapoor busy these days

The first shoot schedule of Shraddha Kapoor's film, 'Ok Jaanu', is complete.

Shraddha Kapoor

The actress shot with co-star Aditya Roy Kapur at several locations in south Mumbai during the schedule.

Shraddha now nosedives into the promotions of her upcoming film, 'Baaghi'. It's hectic times for the girl.

Shah Rukh Khan: Will be logical to avoid 'Sultan', 'Raees' box office clash

With Eid likely to see the box office clash of his 'Raees' and friend Salman Khan's 'Sultan', Shah Rukh Khan feels it would be logical to shift their release dates so that both the films do not eat into each other's business.

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan

"I think logic will be to shift (release dates of both 'Raees' and 'Sultan'). We will try and figure out a way so that it doesn't eat into each other's business. It is awkward... it's like what are we doing. I don't think we like to have it (box office clash)," Shah Rukh told PTI.

The 50-year-old star said he will talk to his friend Aditya Chopra, who is the producer of 'Sultan', and Salman regarding the box-office clash of both the films.

"Adi (Aditya Chopra) is my family and so is Farhan Akhtar (producer of Shah Rukh's 'Raees'). With all due respect I will speak to Adi, Salman (about avoiding the clash). I have spoken to Farhan already. If we have to change, one of us will move on," Shah Rukh said.

"If they are adamant or fixated that somehow due to some sense of righteousness Eid belongs to Salman Khan so be it." SRK said he and his producers have no ego issues about the release dates of both the films. "Personally Farhan, Adi and I are friends and I don't think we have ego issues. We all know if there is an opening
number assumed in terms of business we will share it 50-50 or whichever ratio. I am not saying X is a bigger star or Y."

But at the same time, Shah Rukh insisted that they are working towards making 'Raees' ready for Eid. "As of now we are making the film ready for Eid. Our production is ready for Eid," he said. Producer Farhan Akhtar too had hinted that they will see if the clash happens or not. Shah Rukh's last film "Dilwale" released alongside Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Bajirao Mastani' - starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra.

"In case of 'Dilwale' and 'Bajirao Mastani', both lost money due to the clash. One doesn't want it," Shah Rukh said, adding, "It has never been a fight of arrogance when it comes to the release of a film. I feel every film should get its due." Rahul Dholakia's "Raees" is set in 1980s of Gujarat. It tells the story of bootlegger Raees Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), whose business is highly challenged and eventually thwarted by a police officer (Nawazuddin Siddiqui).

Shah Rukh sports a kohl-eyed, scruffy look in the movie. According to him, it is a realistic and honest film. "I wanted to do an intense criminal role with a golden heart. I loved the idea very much and said yes in 20 minutes. I think it will be an interesting film. We have been able to make it in the real zone, and still give it a twist for the masses by having songs and action," he said.

"'Raees' transcends the journey of a man who may not be the best person to make a movie about. He is a bad guy you might like," he said. Shah Rukh had last played a bad guy in the remake of "Don". "Yes, I am, in a way, playing a bad guy after a long time. This film is more realistic and gritty while 'Don' was stylised and sexy. On the sets, some people did not talk to me as I looked mean. It will turn out well," he said.

Actress Sunny Leone will be seen dancing with Shah Rukh in a new take of the 1980 'Laila O Laila' from 'Qurbaani'. The original track featured Feroz Khan and Zeenat Amaan. "We wanted to do the song in the first schedule, that time we did not get it. We did a new song, an original one. It is not an item song. It is a film set in the '80s, so it's a bar number, it is related to the story. "We always wanted to do the song with Sunny. We thought 'Laila...' song is apt for her," he added.

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Spotted: Malaika Arora Khan at an awards event

Malaika Arora Khan strikes the typical red carpet hand-on-hip pose at an event to honour women achievers.

Malaika Arora Khan. Pic/Ajinkya Sawant

Photos: Malaika Arora Khan, Kim Sharma, other celebs at an awards event
 

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Gigi Hadid wishes to be on set with Zayn Malik 'every day'

Model Gigi Hadid had a great time with boyfriend Zayn Malik at a photoshoot for a fashion magazine, so much so that she now wishes to have him on the set "every day".

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik.

The young couple posed for Vogue's May issue and the 20-year-old supermodel said it was just as romantic and fun as it looked, reported E! online.

"I wish I could be on set with him every day. It doesn't feel like work when he's there. It was really fun. We had the best time. It was an adventure to go where we shot it," Hadid said.

Praising the 23-year-old former One Direction member Hadid said he is natural in front of camera.

"He is a very good model. He's so naturally good looking. The problem is he can do anything, he can change his hair colour a million times and looks great. He doesn't need much help."

Amy Schumer recalls her kiss with Amber Rose

Comedienne-actress Amy Schumer has recalled her and model Amber Rose's kiss at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards.

Schumer took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon to reminisce the steamy moment from the awards show. She posted a photograph of the duo kissing each other, reports eonline.com.

"Happy anniversary Amber Rose," Schumer captioned the image.

The kiss happened during a commercial break, when the duo were targeted by the social game Kiss Cam, that usually invites couples at events to kiss one another. Instead of shyly laughing it off, Rose and Schumer went in for it and started making out with each other.

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Jennifer Lopez taught Kerry Washington how to dance

Actress Kerry Washington says she learned to dance from singer-actress Jennifer Lopez.

Jennifer Lopez and Kerry Washington.

"I had this very inspiring teacher named Larry Maldonado. He had an awesome substitute teacher named Jennifer, who would sometimes step in and teach, but then she left to move to Los Angeles and be on 'In Living Colour'," Washington said on 'The Tonight Show', reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I learned to dance from Jennifer Lopez. It was like meant to be that I would be famous," she added.

Meanwhile, the 39-year-old previously revealed she tries to "quit acting all the time".

She said: "I try to quit acting all the time! Not necessarily the show, it's not that I would ever walk away from 'Scandal,' but at times I am like, 'Eh, I'm done with this acting thing.' But being able to tell the story brings me back."

Jodie Foster 'couldn't believe' casting Julia Roberts for her film

Jodie Foster, who is currently prepping for the release of her next directorial venture 'Money Monster' starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney, says she could not quite believe getting the former for the film.

Julia Roberts.

Asked about the star cast of her film, especially her reaction when Roberts was signed for the movie, Foster said: "I was definitely pinching myself, when we got Julia. I couldn't quite believe it."

Foster says there was "some victory dance" after the "Pretty Woman" actress was roped in.

"George and Julia give truly substantial performances in the movie," Foster said in a statement.

'Money Monster' is all set to release on May 15 in India by Sony Pictures.

Priyanka Chopra to make a quick visit to receive Padma award

Priyanka Chopra will be flying in to the country to receive the Padma award but can't stay to collect the Dadasaheb Phalke award

Priyanka Chopra has been shooting for her American TV show 'Quantico' since last few months in US. The actress is coming to India for a short trip to collect her Padma award. 

Priyanka Chopra

A source says, "Priyanka just wrapped up the script reading session of her show's second season. She is required to shoot a few more final episodes of first season. However, getting the kind of honour and recognition that a Padma Shri award brings with it is huge. So she decided to take some time out from her schedule to receive it. She will fly into Delhi and fly back. She just has about 48 hours to spare so she might not be able to come to Mumbai at all. She has to be back in US to begin work on the second season as well as her film 'Baywatch'."

The actress cannot personally receive the other big award that's come her way this year; the Dadasaheb Phalke award. A source close to the actress says, "It is a big honour too, but it would be impossible for her to be able to stay back and collect both the awards. The Phalke award will be only given on April 24, Dadasaheb Phalke's birth anniversary. PC cannot extend her holiday till then."

Being the workaholic that she is, we hear that the two days she spends in Delhi are going to be rather hectic too, with some brand commitment that she has to complete apart from attending the award ceremony." Priyanka Chopra's spokesperson confirmed the news.

Cameron Diaz: I love the wisdom I have gained through ageing

Actress Cameron Diaz feels the best part of growing older is the knowledge she gains through new experiences.

Cameron Diaz.

The "Mask" star, who recently released her second book, "The Longevity Book: Live Stronger, Live Better, The Art of Ageing Well", discussed about her lack of fear when it comes to ageing, reported Femalefirst.

Diaz said through her research, she has learned more about ageing physically, but she also looks forward to how much she gains in life experiences.

"What I have to offer the people around me, the wisdom I have gained through the experiences I have had, and looking forward to all of the years I have ahead of me (is my favourite part of ageing)," she tells her friend Gwyneth Paltrow's newsletter Goop.

The 43-year-old feels "stress, inflammation, lack of movement, poor nutrition, lack of sleep and not being connected to the people you love" contribute to premature ageing the most, but she was also shocked to learn about it on a cellular level.

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Why Bollywood filmmakers no longer fear clashing with IPL

More often than not, filmmakers steer clear of releasing their films during the cricket season for, they believe, the audience gets divided thus affecting the film's collection. The mindset seems to be changing now as films continue doing well irrespective of the cricket fever. Unlike previous years, a couple of big projects that hit theatres during the T20 World Cup were a hit. Now, many films are slated to release during the IPL as well. So what has made the filmmakers so confident?

Shah Rukh Khan in Fan

Cricket fatigue
Of the Hindi films that released during the T20 World Cup (it lasted a month), Kapoor & Sons (March 18) and Ki & Ka (April 1) proved to be blockbusters. Trade expert Komal Nahta believes that producers have realised the fatigue factor of cricket in today's times. "The Indian cricket team plays tournaments one after the other but that does not mean that people are going to follow just that. If they are interested in watching a movie, they will, even if there is an ongoing cricket series."

Nahta says that this is the first year that producers are showing confidence by releasing their films after the commencement of IPL. "Kapoor & Sons did well even during WC. During IPL too there is a lineup of big releases. This is first year that so many producers are releasing their films during the IPL. I believe it is a good decision because it (IPL) won't affect the collections of films."

High licensing rate
Exhibitor Akshaye Rathi explains how the cricket league does not attract as many viewers as it used to. "There were times when IPL's live matches were screened in movie theatres. Movie producers did not release their films during the tournament and exhibitors too felt screening matches would be beneficial.

Emraan Hashmi in Azhar biopic

But, now they have realised cricket tournaments' novelty factor has faded a bit and film buffs are showing interest in movies even during such leagues," he says adding, "The licensing rate to screen live matches is very high which makes it unfeasible for exhibitors to screen them. They prefer movies over cricket even from the business perspective."

Cricket matches over big films
Another aspect is that when two films featuring A-list actors release in the same week, both want to get more number of screens than the other which becomes a tough task for producers. Therefore, they are more confident to clash with cricket matches now.

Randeep Hooda in Sarbjit

"There are only 52 weeks in a year to release films. If we wait for the cricket season to get over to release films, then we might end up not releasing any. Since there is so much cricket already happening, it is better to clash with one of the matches than a big film," informs Nandu Ahuja, Senior Vice President, India theatrical, Eros International.

Ahuja also points out that the decision to clash with cricket has, so far, been a profitable one. "Ki & Ka did well despite releasing during the World Cup. While some shows of a film might get affected during big matches, but people who are interested in watching a film do go and catch up a show on some other day or time."

Confidence is key
With the World Cup having just concluded, a host of films including Shah Rukh Khan's Fan, Sarbjit, to name a few, will hit theatres during IPL. "I am confident about my film. Also, I wanted to release my film during a cricket league as it revolves around a cricketer. Having said that, I think that people who want to watch a film will go and watch it, no matter what. I am a cricket fan too and will watch selective matches, but that does not take away from my interest in films," says Tony D'Souza, director of the Azhar biopic.

Releases during T20 World Cup 2016

> 'Teraa Surroor' (March 11)
> 'Kapoor & Sons' (March 18)
> 'Rocky Handsome' (March 24)
> 'Batman v Superman' (25 March)
> 'Kung Fu Panda 3' (1 April)

Ki & Ka and Kapoor & Sons

Releases during upcoming IPL
> 'The Jungle Book' (April 8)
> 'Fan' (April 15)
> 'Baaghi' (April 29)
> 'Azhar' biopic (May 13)
> 'Sarbjit' (May 20)

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Maanayata and Sanjay Dutt's cute antics at the red carpet

Several Bollywood celebrities attended a beauty pageant in Mumbai on Saturday. Sanjay Dutt and Maanayata Dutt were adorable with their antics on the red carpet.

Maanayata and Sanjay Dutt. Pics/Yogen Shah

Black seemed be to be the stars' favourite colour as many turned up in the hue. Of the looks, we are quite digging Dia Mirza's mustard gown.

Arjun Kapoor

The actress looked elegant and keeping it simple was a good move. Ekta Kapoor, on the other hand, was a disaster in an ill-fitted thigh-high slit gown.

Yami Gautam

Dia Mirza

(For more pictures from the event, check out our photo gallery)

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Sidharth Malhotra: Change in my attitude post 'Kapoor & Sons'

With the success of 'Kapoor & Sons', Sidharth Malhotra says his attitude towards his work has undergone a change and he is more comfortable as an actor.

Sidharth Malhotra. Pic/Santa Banta

"To be fair to my other directors, I brought a certain amount of experience in this movie but this is a side that people have not seen before. There is a change in my attitude towards work. It's like I have tasted blood," he told PTI.

Sidharth credits director Shakun Batra for bringing the best out of him in the ensemble family drama, also starring Fawad Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ratna Pathak Shah, Rishi Kapoor and Rajat Kapoor. "In the first few films, everything was very new and there was a lot more questioning in my performances. But this role was closest to what I am in real life. Shakun did not want me to portray something, he said I want you to draw from you for this part. This is by far the maximum fun I had on a film set."

It is an interesting journey for Sidharth, who stumbled into the film industry after dabbling with modelling and assistance direction. "I became an actor due to various accidents. I am happy that they happened because I was very lost as a child and did not know what I was good at. I used to feel that I will not be able to do anything in life. But now I feel I am in the correct profession where I need to know a little bit of everything."

Sidharth, 31, says while they were making "Kapoor & Sons", they had no idea that it will find such acceptance. "We thought the film will have a narrow audience. We knew that it was a good film but the universal appeal that it has got is overwhelming and unexpected. I have never got such response for any of my films so I am holding onto this feeling and hope I get more chances to feel like this," says Sidharth.

The actor does not have much time to relish the success of his latest movie as he is back in action with two back-to-back movies -- an untitled action drama and "Baar Baar Dekho" with Katrina Kaif. He, however, denies that the action film is a sequel to "Bang Bang!".

"I am doing an action film, which is untitled. It is not 'Bang Bang 2' or related to that story. I have grown up on action movies and as an actor I like to beat up bad guys on the screen. The boy in me gets very excited."

The actor says 'Baar Baar Dekho' is 70 per cent complete and will hit the theatres in September this year. "It is a concept love story where there is some fiction in your life. It is about a man who gets a chance to see his life ahead and then what he does with it. We are mixing fiction and fact in a story. It is not time travel but this man gets a chance to see the future."

Kim Kardashian: North is jealous of her brother Saint

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian says her two-year-old daughter North is a "little jealous" of her four-month-old brother Saint.

Kim Kardashian with daughter North.

The 35-year-old says North doesn't like it when she spends time with Saint, reports hollywoodlife.com.

“My daughter is still in the little jealous phase and that's really hard for me because she gets so jealous when I try to do anything with (Saint), so I sneak moments with him or have my husband entertain her, and I have to separate it sometimes,” Kim told reporters here at a nightclub.

“North gets into the groove and realises that it's all going to be ok. There's enough attention and love for everybody,” she added.