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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