See Kourtney and Kim Kardashian Welcoming New Year With Low-Key Celebration

After giving birth to her son Saint West, Kim decides to celebrate the New Year's Eve with her family and some close pals at home with low-key party.

Kim Kardashian and her elder sister Kourtney Kardashian decided to welcome the New Year with low-key party at home. Kim shared with her 56.3 million followers on Instagram on Friday, January 1 some snaps taken from the New Year's Eve celebration.

Both Kim and Kourtney didn't go out on the New Year's Eve. Instead, they invited some close pals and family members to the low-key party. Kim simply wore black hoodie and showed braided hair. Similarly, Kourtney wore black shirt topped with gray cardigan. Some guests could be seen wearing hair bands with the words "Happy New Year" on it.

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Jan 1, 2016 at 3:10am PST

One snap saw Kim striking a pose with Caitlyn Jenner. The former Olympic athlete wore gray turtleneck sweater as she showed her bangs. "Last nights vibes!" In another snap, Kim's husband Kanye West could be seen sitting next to her. He wore a red T-shirt. 

Kourtney previously shared with her 31.5 million followers on Instagram a sweet snap of her with her youngest son Reign. While carrying Reign, the eldest daughter of the Kardashian family kissed his forehead. Kourtney wrote alongside the snap, "My New Year's kiss..." Meanwhile, Reign's dad Scott Disick rang in the new year at 1OAK in Las Vegas

Watch Celine Dion Cover Adele's 'Hello' on NYE

The Canadian singer added the chart-topping hit to the setlist of her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum inCaesars Palace as she welcomed the new year.

Celine Dion tried to say "Hello" to Adele from the other side during her concert on New Year's Eve. The Canadian songbird surprised a Las Vegas crowd to a cover of the British beauty's smashing hit.

"So tonight, if I may, I would like Adele to be part of our New Year's Eve," said Dion before jokingly adding, "So don't panic, she's not in the building... Do we need to change the battery in my microphone? It kind of lost it a bit. Adele, hello? Hello?" 

"Hello" is currently spending its ninth consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album "25" recently became the first to sell more than 1 million copies in three different weeks.

The December 31 show was part of Dion's Las Vegas residency which she halted in 2014 as her husband Rene Angelil battled with cancer. She resumed her residency at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace back in August.

Is Taylor Swift Upset as Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner Continue Their Romantic Vacation?

A source says of Taylor, 'The fact that Harry and Kendall are celebrating New Year's Eve together is beyond weird to Taylor. She really can't trust anything that Kendall tells her.'

Taylor Swift is reportedly upset after she learned of Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner's reunion in St. Barts. According to HollywoodLife.com, the "Bad Blood" hitmaker was "completely shocked" and couldn't trust Kendall anymore.

"Taylor heard from a mutual friend that Harry and Kendall are back together and she is completely shocked. She can't believe that Kendall would actually date Harry," a source told the publication. It was said that both Taylor and Kendall got close to each other as they had past romance with Harry.

"The fact that Harry and Kendall are celebrating New Year's Eve together is beyond weird to Taylor," continued the source, adding, "She really can't trust anything that Kendall tells her, not now that she's back with Harry!" The news outlet then concluded, "It's probably not fun for Taylor to see her ex hanging out like that with a girl she brought on stage at tour."

Gosip Cop soon debunked the report, citing a source close to Taylor who said that the "We Are Never EverGetting Back Together" singer wasn't upset about Harry and Kendall's reunion. She doesn't even focus on what the rumored couple's doing. Instead, she enjoyed the New Year's Eve at a party where her boyfriendCalvin Harris was performing.

The false report aside, Harry and Kendall fueled dating rumors as they're photographed swimming together in the sea beside their luxury boat on Thursday, December 31. They were all smiles enjoying the water in the tropical island. At one point, the One Direction singer was seen trying to pull Kendall back into the water.

See Lamar Odom's First Selfie Since Hospitalization

His son, Lamar Odom Jr., took to Instagram on Thursday, December 31 to share first selfie of the former Los Angeles Lakers basketball star since hospitalization.

Lamar Odom's condition is apparently getting better as he continues getting treatment at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. His son, Lamar Odom Jr., took to Instagram on Thursday, December 31 to share first selfie of the former Los Angeles Lakers basketball star since hospitalization.

The picture featured Lamar and his children, Lamar Odom Jr. and Destiny Odom. While the former NBA star didn't smile at the camera, his kids struck poses in the background. The teen boy wrote alongside the picture, "Christmas with my pops. Here's to 2016. Blessed." 

As previously reported, Lamar's estranged wife Khloe Kardashian spent some time after Christmas with him at the hospital. After being with him for some days, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star decided to travel to Houston to support her boyfriend James Harden whose team, Houston Rockets, competed against the Atlanta Hawks.

When Khloe's in Houston to be with her boyfriend, she didn't leave Lamar alone. A source told the website that she flew his kids to L.A. "Khloe flew Lamar's kids out to L.A. so they can spend time with him, and Khloe came to Houston for a few days while his kids are in L.A. with him," said the source. 

Katy Perry and John Mayer Not Alone During NYE Reunion

The formerlovers were joined by a bunch of friends when they dined at The Nice Guy just before the New Year's Eve.

Katy Perry and John Mayer were pictured on the same scene on Wednesday, December 30. Does it mean the former flames are back together? Not so fast.

A source told PEOPLE that they were at The Nice Guy restaurant with a group of friends. "Not together or anything flirty or love interest-type," an onlooker said, adding, "They got a table together about 10 of them in total and went straight there after John's show."

They left the Hollywood hot spot together in the same car at around 4 A.M. and that's when paparazzi swarmed on them. Mayer was wearing a dark coat while Perry kept it bright with her printed onesie.

Perry and Mayer kept confusing public on the status of their relationship. They first dated in 2012 and split in February 2014. However, they had dinner in Beverly Hills, spent time together at Disneyland in May and sat next to each other at Allison Williams' wedding in September. In the last two occasions, they reportedly were holding hands.

Neither Perry nor Mayer has made a comment on their latest reunion. Perry tweeted on Thursday, "NEW YEAR, NO FEAR."

Can Taylor Swift Finally Get 'Out of the Woods' in Her New Video?

Swift runs from a pack of wolves in the woods before finding herself surrounded by fire, snow and rain in the Joseph Kahn-directed visuals.

The official music video for Taylor Swift's "Out of the Woods" is out. As promised, the clip directed by Joseph Kahn was premiered during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve", just shortly before 2015 ended.

The CGI-filled video sees Swift in the woods, running from a pack of hungry wolves before finding herself surrounded by fire and snow, landing in the middle of a desert, getting covered in mud and still looking fabulous.

"Out of the Woods" was co-written by Jack Antonoff and inspired by Swift's failed relationship with Harry Styles. It serves as the sixth single off her "1989" album, following "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", "Style," "Bad Blood" and "Wildest Dreams" which all peaked inside the top 10 of Billboard Hot 100.

Swift filmed the video in between shows on her Australia/New Zealand tour last month. Director Kahn is the same person behind the 26-year-old diva's other epic videos, including "Blank Space" and "Wildest Dreams".

Are They Really Just Friends? Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Pack on the PDA in New Photo

Though Hailey denied having a special relationship with Justin last year, she keeps fueling dating rumors as she posts on Instagram a picture of them packing on the PDA on New Year's Eve.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have been showing PDA while vacationing together. In honor of the New Year, Hailey shared with her 2.8 million followers on Instagram a snap of her cozying up to the singer.

In the black-and-white snap, the 19-year-old model hugged Justin from behind. Hailey kissed his neck as he tried to turn his face to her. She was seen wearing a tight leather dress with lace-up detailing at either side. Meanwhile, Justin looked casual in a cap and an oversized T-shirt. The picture was seemingly taken at a party given that some people were dancing in the background. "New Years," read the caption.

Though Hailey set the record straight last year on rumors saying that they're dating, it didn't stop fans from speculating that their relationship is more than just friends. Instagram user @anabiadecaro wrote, "They're so cute." Another user @keziah.white commented, "Yess I'm loving this couple." Similarly, user @common_denominator1994 said, "Jailey Perfect Together."

A few days ago, the two were also seen getting flirty to each other. In one video, Hailey was seemingly ready to strike a pose as she pouted her lips and looked away from the camera and her close pal. Meanwhile, Justin was aware that the camera didn't take a picture but record a video. At one point, he licked his finger and playfully put it in Hailey's ear. Feeling ticklish, Hailey was smiling and grabbed his hand onto her neck.

Jennifer Lopez: I am very normal and down-to-earth

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says she is 'very normal' and will always be 'down-to-earth' despite her superstar status.

Jennifer Lopez

"There was a lot of misconceptions about me being a real diva or a problem or being very demanding and things like that. As unusual as my life is, I am very normal, I think, and down-to-earth," said Lopez.

"I am happy to be one of the people who are breaking the mould. We can’t keep acting like we are in the 1950s. Women are strong. Women are bold. And now it is reflected in our art," she added.

'Point Break' - Movie Review

'Point Break'

U/A; Crime-thriller
Director: Ericson Core
Cast: Luke Bracey, Edgar Ramirez, Ray Winstone, Teresa Palmer
Rating: 

The film has been aided well by VFX, and high-end graphics making the stunts look seamless and thrilling

Kathryn Bigelow’s 1991 cult hit Point Break top-lining Patrick Swayze with the yet-to-be-a-star, pre-Matrix Keanu Reeves, had surfing as its core competency. Fast And Furious used that film as a stepping stone to its many successes and now, we have the cinematographer of the first F&F donning the director’s mantle for this spasmodic by-product that graduates to extreme sports for generating its ritualistic adrenaline rushes. There’s plenty of showboat stunts with knife-edge precariousness and heart-stopping finishes on display and the story (whatever little of it there may be) is just a patched-up series of events with the single-minded purpose of highlighting the incredible. 

And incredulous it gets because all the stunts come one after the other with not much of preparation or training to show. The one-line story involves a bunch of adrenaline junkies embarking on a set of eight unbelievable adventure events never completed before. The Ozaki 8 are basically a series of trials created to honour the forces of nature and supposedly deliver spiritual enlightenment (a kind of hokey Zen philosophical jargon), which is being super-anointed to a Robin Hood like caper meant to rationalise extreme criminal behaviour.

Johnny Utah (Luke Bracey), an ex-extreme sports poly-athlete, who joins the FBI after his best friend dies in a motocross accident, is desperate (can’t figure out why, though) to prove to his academy instructor (Delroy Lindo) that he’s ready for field duty. A series of incredulous crimes have gone down and the FBI are pretty much flummoxed by the sheer daring and risk being taken to pull it off — and right under their noses. Johnny, who knows quite a bit about extreme sports ambitions, figures the daring-do to be similar to those of extreme sport adrenaline junkies and volunteers to go undercover to investigate. While in the process of uncovering the schema, he too gets to spread his wings at pre-meditated turns of plot.

The script is basically an attempt to stitch together incredible feats; the characters have nothing to show in terms of depth, other than their ability to pull off the monumental. The film, no doubt, has been aided well by VFX, and high-end graphics making the stunts look seamless and thrilling. The cinematography is what keeps you riveted. The sheer dynamics of that one technical aspect compounded with far-fetched ideologies and super-human endeavors makes it an adrenaline gusher beyond comparison. Unfortunately, it does not follow the cinematic constructs with as much flair. But that won’t stop the adrenaline junkies from getting their highs here!

George Lucas apologises for his 'white slavers' comment

The filmmaker apologised for his 'white slavers' comment and used a 'very inappropriate analogy'

George Lucas has apologised for criticising Disney’s handling of Star Wars and saying he had sold his characters to 'white slavers' in a recent interview.

In a statement issued Thursday, Lucas says he misspoke and used a 'very inappropriate analogy.' It was not clear what the Star Wars creator meant by the 'white slavers' comment and it sparked ire when the interview was posted online last week. “I rarely go out with statements to clarify my feelings but I feel it is important to make it clear that I am thrilled that Disney has the franchise and is moving it in such exciting directions,” said Lucas in his statement.

He sold his company, Lucasfilm, to the Walt Disney Co in 2012 for $4.06 billion, and the studio charged ahead in developing Star Wars: The Force Awakens with director JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

Lucas discussed his decision to stay out of the new instalments in an interview and criticised Disney’s retro, fan-centric approach to The Force Awakens. “I have been working with Disney for 40 years and chose them as the custodians of Star Wars because of my great respect for the company and Bob Iger’s leadership. Disney is doing an incredible job of taking care of and expanding the franchise," he said.

'Monster Hunt' - Movie Review

'Monster Hunt'

U/A; Fantasy
Director: Raman Hui
Cast: Baibe Bai, Boran Jing, Wu Jiang
Rating:  

The story is delightfully drawn, but the narrative pauses and confusion in detailing lets you down

This live-action animation film in 3D has been imagined, created and helmed by Raman Hui, the Hong Kong-born animation supervisor who was involved with the genesis of the 'Shrek' franchise. Originally in Chinese but dubbed by Indian voice-over artistes in English and other Indian languages for the desi market, this fantasy yarn about humans and monsters living in the same space and even cross-breeding/ surrogating, is delightfully drawn, no doubt, but the narrative pauses and confusion in detailing lets you down quite a bit. 

Hui has the ability and smarts to put together an audience-pleasing fare and he does go about it with great flair. The animation is top-notch, the character drawings may not be perfect, but they are charming nevertheless. The photo-real backdrops and the addition of live Chinese characters add substance to the proceedings. There’s monster-human shape shifting, gender-bending breeding and surrogacy for firsts and the cute looking monster princeling with his playful energy and amiable vibe is a heart stealer. Huba, a monster baby was transferred in embryonic stage to the stomach of a male human Tianyin (Jing Boran) for protection against rebel monsters. He is thrown out of the mouth of his surrogate parent in the form of an egg and gets hatched immediately.

A prince by birth, the little darling is pursued by his fellow monster enemies as well as human monster-hunters vying for a big booty. So, it’s up to his surrogate parent and a pretty butt-kicking female monster-hunter, Xiaolan (Bai Baihe) to save him for the bigger things he is destined for.

This film has been backed by a Chinese production with a mammoth budget (never before heard of in Chinese animation history) and the returns from the Chinese box office have been phenomenal in the first few weeks itself. And all because it’s a pleasurable mix of ancient and modern myths originating from China and Japan, and makes great use of folklore and pop-elements to slay its demons with skilful relish. While the narrative is not as brisk and 
efficient as it should have been, and the dubbing is completely clueless, there’s plenty of charm and Confucian depth to keep you beguiled and interested.

Natalie Cole, Grammy winning singer and Nat 'King' Cole's daughter, passes away

Los Angeles: Singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat "King" Cole who carried on his musical legacy, has died.

Publicist Maureen O'Connor says Cole died Thursday night. She was 65. O'Connor had no details about how or where Cole died.

Cole had battled drug problems and hepatitis that forced her to undergo a kidney transplant in May 2009.

Singer Natalie Cole with the Grammy award for the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for "Still Unforgettable" during the 51st annual Grammy in Los Angeles in 2009.

Cole's 1991 album, "Unforgettable ... With Love," sold some 14 million copies and won six Grammys. It featured reworked versions of some of her father's best-known songs. 

On the title cut, "Unforgettable," she sang along with her father's taped version to create a memorable duet. 

Nat "King" Cole died of lung cancer in 1965.

'M.A.S.H.' actor Wayne Rogers passes away

Los Angeles: Actor Wayne Rogers, best known for playing Captain "Trapper" John McIntyre on TV comedy series "M.A.S.H.", is no more. He died after suffering complications from pneumonia.

Rogers, who hailed from Alabama, died here on New Year's eve. He was 82, reports etonline.com.

He also had recurring roles in TV shows "City of Angels", "House Calls", and "Murder, She Wrote".

Aside from his work in television, Rogers was also a regular panel member on the Fox News Channel stock investment television programme "Cashin' In", thanks to a hugely successful career as an investor, real estate developer, and money manager.

He was also the head of Wayne Rogers & Co., a stock trading investment corporation.

Prior to becoming an actor, Rogers served in the US Navy. He also had a history degree from Princeton University.

Rogers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.

The actor is survived by his wife, Amy, and his children Bill and Laura from his first marriage to actress Mitzi McWhorter. He is also survived by his four grandchildren Alexander, Daniel, William and Anais.

Bill Cosby finally breaks his silence

Washington D.C.: Bill Cosby, who has been in news for sexually assaulting numerous women throughout the years, has finally broken his silence.

The 78-year-old comedian took to his Twitter handle after his court proceedings and wrote, "Friends and fans, Thank You."

Bill Cosby.

Cosby's tweet comes a day after being arraigned in Pennsylvania's Montgomery County District Court on sexual assault charges stemming from 2004.

Judge Elizabeth McHugh read the charges against the comedian and set his bail at one million dollar. He will remain free on bail pending trial. A preliminary hearing was set for January 14.

If convicted on the felony second degree charge of aggravated indecent assault, Cosby faces five to 10 years behind bars and a 25,000 dollars fine.

Best of the West: The biggest Hollywood movie releases of 2016

Hollywood's 2016 platter promises to satiate your craving for big time entertainment. Watch out!

'Captain America: Civil War'
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr.
Directorector: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Lowdown: The superhero is at loggerheads with Iron Man. Who will win the war?
USP: Robert Downey Jr back in the red suit. And you don't need any motivation to see Evans and Johansson.
Release: May 6

'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'

Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg
Directorector: Zack Snyder
Lowdown: With the two superheroes at war, a new supervillain rises.
USP: With superheroes at loggerheads, the movie promises to be a treat.
Release: March 25

'Kung Fu Panda 3'
Cast: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman
Directorector: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh
Lowdown: After Po's legendary fight with the peacock to save Kung fu, his family finally hears of him. This film will see Po reuniting with his family and his journey from student to master.
USP: Po's crazy kung fu and the tough time he has while attempting to teach other pandas the martial art.
Release: January 29

'Ice Age: Collision Course'

Cast: Simon Pegg, Melissa Rauch, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Offerman
Directorector: Mike Thurmeier, Galen T Chu
Lowdown: Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of the herd embark on a new journey because Scrat set off a series of outer space events on his pursuit for the acorn outside of earth.
USP: Your hunger for some classic, witty sarcasm will be satiated.
Release: July 22

'Deadpool'

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Gina Carano, Rachel Sheen
Director: Tim Miller
Lowdown: A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a unapproved experiment leaving him heightened healing powers. He uses the superpower and becomes his alter ego Deadpool.
USP: Witty, tongue-in-cheek humour in a semi-superhero and gunfight scenario
Release: February 12

'The Jungle Book'

Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Bill Murray
Director: Jon Favreau
Lowdown: Mowgli, Bagheera, Balu and Sherkhan are reuniting to entertain and take us down memory lane — the same story but with a new twist.
USP: After seeing several animated versions of the Jungle Book, for the first time the movie will be showcased with real characters. Besides being a visual treat, it will also rekindle those childhood memories of watching Mowgli on Doordarshan.
Release: April 15

'X-Men: Apocalypse'

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Olivia Munn
Director: Bryan Singer
Lowdown: It could be the end of mutants if the apocalypse has his way. The X-Men from the past and present need to unite if they hope to survive his evil plans.
USP: The reunion of the mutants is a treat for any X-Men fan. While we'll miss Wolverine, Charles Xavier and Magneto will definitely make up for it.
Release: May 27

'The Divergent Series: Allegiant'

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Naomi Watts, Miles Teller
Director: Robert Schwentke
Lowdown: After finally breaking the myth about divergents, the group will finally cross the wall and explore what is on the other side.
USP: The mystery of what is behind the wall will finally be unravelled
Release: March 18

'Finding Dory'

Cast: Idris Elba, Dominic West, Diane Keaton, Albert Brooks
Directors: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane
Lowdown: Marlin and Dory go on another adventure to find the forgetful fish's lost family.
USP: It is the sequel to Finding Nemo (2003), which has been every child's — and several adults' — favourite movie. Following the clown and blue tang fish on a new trip is something no one should miss.
Release: June 17

'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2'

Cast: Rita Wilson, John Stamos, Nia Vardalos, John Corbett
Director: Kirk Jones
Lowdown: The crazy Greek family is back for another wedding even as they battle with their own marriage and handling a teenage daughter fed up with their own culture. Will this wedding push them over the edge?
USP: We learnt to say Opa! last time after the romantic and funny wedding; it will be interesting to see some Greek doze of laughter in this one.
Release: March 25

'Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass'

Cast: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter
Director: James Bobin
Lowdown: Mad Hatter is in danger and a lot has changed since Alice left Wonderland. She now must come back to save her friend.
USP: After a visual treat in part 1, the sequel is expected to take both the story and the imagination forward.
Release: May 27

'The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist'

Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Frances O'Connor, Simon McBurney
Director: James Wan
Lowdown: A mother with four kids move into a new house in 1970. They start sensing poltergeists and call in the Warrens again to help. But sensing that the house is clean brings forth the real story — of who really is possessed.
USP: If 'Conjuring' and Annabelle scared the pants off you, this one is expected to take the horror genre to a whole new level. And no one can deny a scarefest!
Release: June 10

'Independence Day: Resurgence'

Cast: Joey King, Liam Hemsworth, Maika Monroe
Director: Roland Emmerich
Lowdown: There's a solar threat that can erase the earth and the life on it. Will our defenses give us one more 'Independence Day'?
USP: A sequel of sorts two decades later. While we will miss Will Smith, it will be interesting to see what kind of novelty the makers will come up with to keep us hooked.
Release: June 24

'The BFG'

Cast: Bill Hader, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement, Mark Rylance
Director: Steven Spielberg
Lowdown: After ETs and dinosaurs, this movie is about the scary yet friendly giant. Unlike his peers, he is an outcast, someone who doesn't follow the norm of eating boys and girls. How he wins the heart of a child and battles peer pressure makes the rest of the story.
USP: With Steven Spielberg in the credits, you don't need any other reason.
Release: July 1

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