Salman Khan launches new app for fans
For Salman Khan's 51st birthday this week, the Bollywood star launched an app giving fans access to some private areas of his life. The app, titled Being In Touch, allows access to his social media pages and never-seen-before photographs as well as videos of the star directly speaking to his fans. He also announced he will be touring Australia and New Zealand with Dabangg, his latest film franchise.- IANS
Catherine Zeta-Jones shares family photo on Instagram
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has given a rare glimpse into her personal life by posting a photo of her family, including her husband Michael Douglas and their children on Instagram during the festive season. The Daily Mail ran the image of the family of four crashed out on their sofa. Zeta-Jones is leaning on Dylan, 16 while Carys, 13, is snuggled up to Douglas. The image is in black-and-white and taken in one of their many mansions. They own property in New York City, Bermuda and Majorca. On the side table are framed family photos. The caption read: 'Totally laid back'. - The National staff
Scarlett Johansson named biggest earner of year by Forbes
Scarlett Johansson has been named the top-grossing actor of 2016 by Forbes magazine. The American actress topped the list after her films such as superhero Captain America: Civil War and Hollywood satire Hail Caesar earned her $1.2bn in the past 12 months. Johansson, 32, edged out her Captain America co-stars Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr, who tied for second place with $1.15bn each. Released in May and featuring a conflict between Marvel comic book heroes like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow and Ant Man, Walt Disney Co's Captain America was the biggest earner worldwide in 2016, according to data from Boxofficemojo.com. — Reuters
Sonu Sood learnt a lot from Jackie Chan while shooting new film
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood says working with legendary actor Jackie Chan taught him the importance of staying grounded after becoming successful. "The biggest learning that I got after working with Jackie Chan is that no matter what you achieve in life, you have to be grounded and connected to your roots always," says Sood. The pair star together in the forthcoming film Kung Fu Yoga, by Stanley Tong. The film was partly shot in India and also stars actress Amyra Dastur. It is slated for release in February. — IANS
A Swift Christmas surprise for 96-year-old Taylor fan
Taylor Swift made a surprise visit to one of her oldest fans this Christmas. Cyrus Porter, 96, is a World War II veteran and has been to two of Swift's concerts. The pop star heard this and decided to pay Porter's family a visit at his home in Missouri, in the United States. Porter had hosted 72 people for a family Christmas a day earlier and many of his relatives were still there when a van pulled into the driveway. Swift spent about an hour talking with Porter and his family and then sang an acoustic version of Shake It Off. "The whole family was singing along on the back porch," Porter says. "I though the police might come by!" - AP
