Dannii Minogue may be returning to `X factor` judging panel

Dannii Minogue could return to judge ‘X Factor’ next year alongside Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole.

According to insiders, ITV bosses want to revive the panel from 2008-10 when the show was most successful, the Mirror reported.

A TV source said that the 42-year-old singer is still very popular in the UK and many people at ITV feel the return of Sharon Osbourne this year was positive and would like to do the same with her.

Tom Daley and beau Dustin Lance Black get matching socks for Christmas

Tom Daley and his boyfriend Dustin Lance Black got the same matching rainbow socks for Christmas.

The 19-year-old diver and the 39-year-old screenwriter both posted pictures online of themselves wearing the toe socks, the Mirror reported.

Along with the picture, Daley joked that the rainbow colours of his gay icon apron and matching socks were the running theme of his Christmas.

While screenwriter boyfriend Black posted the picture on his Facebook page writing “Thanks Mom”. (ANI)

‘Walking With Dinosaurs’ Review – a visual delight for kids

From the hearth of BBC Earth Films, `Walking The Dinosaurs` is an edutainment film that educates the audience about animals, particularly the dinosaurs that wandered on the surface of the planet, about 70 million years ago, during the Creataceous period.

This is not a documentary film. In fact, it is a charming love story bordered around the hero`s journey of existence. It exposes the dinosaurs` survival instincts in a truthful and convincing manner.

Five most stylish Hollywood’s male stars in 2013

Male celebrities like Will Smith and Justin Timberlake experimented with pop colours and slipped into chic suits during 2013.

Huffingtonpost.com lists male stars who grabbed eyeballs for their fashion sense:

– Will Smith: Even at the age of 45, Smith looked good in simple silhouettes, pops of colour and even some sneakers.

– Justin Timberlake: The singer once known for curly locks, straightened his hair. The pop icon also chose suit and tie for most events.

Is Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake’s marriage on the rocks?

Jessica Biel wasn’t present for hubby Justin Timberlake’s appearance on Saturday Night Live, sparking rumors of their split.

A partygoer claimed that the 32-year-old was solo at the SNL after party and stayed until nearly 5 am, Radar Online reported.

Biel was also absent from Timberlake’s American Music Awards appearance in November, which she had addressed on Twitter saying that she was watching from home that night and asked people to calm down.

The partygoer also revealed that Biel didn’t accompany her husband to the show’s rehearsals. (ANI)

Miley Cyrus hits back at Joe Jonas on ‘weed comment’

Miley Cyrus has slammed Joe Jonas’s claim that she and Demi Lovato first introduced him to weed, by saying that if someone wants to smoke pot, he will.

The ‘We Can’t Stop’ hitmaker said that there is nothing two little girls can do to pressurize someone into doing something that they aren’t willing to do, Us Magazine reported.

The 21-year-old singer said that she thought maybe Jonas was saying that to make himself look “badass”.

Cyrus added that they were pretty young, and she is surprised that Jonas got peer pressured by Lovato and her. (ANI)

‘The Hobbit’ tops Christmas Day box office with $9.3m earnings

‘ The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ beat ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ by just a whisker by collected 9.3 million dollars during Christmas.

Paramount’s newcomer ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ came second, with $9.2 million gross, Fox News reported.

‘Anchorman 2’ grabbed the third spot with 8.1-million-dollar earnings while Fox’s ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ landed in forth place with 7.8 million dollars.

Universal’s ’47 Ronin’ made 7 million dollars and Warner’s ‘Grudge Match’ made 4 million dollars. (ANI)

Selena Gomez cancelled tour because of Justin Bieber

Singer-actress Selena Gomez apparently cancelled the Asian and Australian legs of her Stars Dance concert tour because she’s been struggling since her breakup with Justin Bieber.

A source close to the star says Gomez will be relying heavily on her family and closest friends during this time, reported Showbizspy.

Brown’s new song ‘Wildcat’ surfaces online

Singer Chris Brown’s new track “Wildcat” has now been made available online. The track is about women and drugs.

The song, produced by Drumma Boy, landed online Wednesday. It hasn’t been confirmed whether “Wildcat” will be featured in his long-delayed album “X” or not, reports aceshowbiz.com.

“X” was originally planned to be released earlier this year. But now it has been postponed to 2014.

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Joan Rivers hopes Lawrence grows up in New Year

TV personality-comedian Joan Rivers wants actress Jennifer Lawrence to be more mature and calm down.

If one goes by the “Fashion Police” co-host’s new year resolution, it seems like she is still holding a grudge against Lawrence, reports huffingtonpost.com.

“My New Year’s resolution is ensuring Jennifer Lawrence grows up and realises how lucky she is and calms down,” New York Post newspaper quoted Rivers as saying.

Cyrus disappointment after new video leaked online

Singer Miley Cyrus expressed her frustration on microblogging site Twitter after her new video for song “Adore You” was leaked online.

The 21-year-old had been counting down the days until her video’s official release on Thursday only to see it prematurely unveiled on Wednesday, reports dailymail.co.uk.

“We all know smilers (fans) would break another record if it wasn’t for the f*** face who leaked my video. All good! Keep smiling,” she tweeted in reference to her fans known as Smilers.

In the video, she is seen in a two-piece and was filmed primarily under white bed sheets.

I love working with Australian actors: Natalie Portman

Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman prefers to star opposite Australian actors.

The 32-year-old Oscar-winning actress said unlike American men, Australians’ warmth and openness make them so attractive to work with, reported Sun online.

“I’ve worked so much in Australia, a lot, so I know, I just love them. This is a generalisation but in my experience working with Australian actors is just that they’re really open, warm, friendly and fun, don’t take things too seriously and are really good at what they do,” she said.

Brad Pitt’s old love letters to ex-girlfriend revealed

Actor Brad Pitt’s love letters to former girlfriend Jill Schoelen, who he dated in the 1980s, have been revealed.

Pitt reportedly gushed over his former girlfriend Schoelen in letters which he allegedly wrote when they were dating in 80s, reported Aceshowbiz.

“I adore you. I will love you forever,” read one letter. In another letter, Pitt allegedly wrote, “I can’t stop thinking about you. I don’t feel complete without you next to me.”

The “World War Z” star and the horror movie star broke up in 1989 after Schoelen dumped him for a movie director she was working with.

Beyonce fulfills dying fan’s wish

Pop star Beyonce Knowles made a terminally ill fan Taylon’s wishes come true when she sang with her during a recent concert.

At the Las Vegas show, the 32-year-old swooped down into the audience and landed right in front of Taylon, bringing her to tears. The two sang “Survivor” together, reports people.com.

The singer’s latest offering “Beyonce” has become the fastest selling album on iTunes Store. The album also broke the US first week album sales record with 617,213 albums sold.

Adriana Lima doles out lingerie gifting tips

Model-actress Adriana Lima has been offering lingerie tips to men to gift the women in their lives.

The 32-year-old said that it is important to be able to keep the gift a surprise.

“If you’re not sure of her bra size, try to go through her things when your lady’s not in the house. That’s the secret, because you want to surprise her – we love surprises,” contactmusic.com quoted Lima as saying.

Lima’s association with lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret dates back to 2000.

Over-powdering: Most common celebrity make-up mistake

Be it under-eye, chin or the entire face, most Hollywood celebrities have experienced make-up malfunction due to over usage of face powder.

Usmagazine.com shares a list of stars who made beauty blunders at different occasions:

– Melissa Joan Hart: The “Sabrina – The Teenage Witch” star was once clicked when she had patches of white powder on her forehead, cheeks and nose.

– Nicole Kidman: The Australian actress suffered over-powdering during one of the film’s premieres in the US.

– Ashley Judd: The “Kiss The Girls” actress also fell victim to extra under-eye powder.

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom celebrate Christmas Eve together

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom were spotted spending Christmas Eve together.

The 36-year-old actor carried their son Flynn on his shoulders and another child in his arms, the New York Post reported.

The pair, who split recently after three years of marriage, was seen exiting an Upper East Side apartment building. (ANI)

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis` could soon be getting engaged

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ engagement may be on the cards, it has been revealed.

The 30-year-old actress was seen spending her second holiday season with the 35-year-old actor and family, the Us magazine reported.

According to a friend, the pair talk about getting married and having kids all the time, therefore an engagement is imminent.

Another friend noted that the couple is inseparable and when the 30-year-old actress is not working, she is a frequent visitor on the set of the 35-year-olds sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men’. (ANI)

Natalie Portman loves Aussie men

Natalie Portman has confessed that she loves Australian men because they have a manliness in them that is lacking in a lot of American actors.

The 32-year-old actress said unlike American men, along with the manliness, there is also warmth and openness that make them so attractive, News.com.au reported.

The ‘Closer’ star admitted that she has worked so much in Australia that she knows them and just loves them.

Natalie Portman loves Aussie men

Natalie Portman has confessed that she loves Australian men because they have a manliness in them that is lacking in a lot of American actors.

The 32-year-old actress said unlike American men, along with the manliness, there is also warmth and openness that make them so attractive, News.com.au reported.

The ‘Closer’ star admitted that she has worked so much in Australia that she knows them and just loves them.

Snooki backs Kim K’s post pregnancy weight gain in new book

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is seen sticking up for Kim Kardashian in her new book ‘ Baby Bumps ‘.

The 26-year-old reality TV star has devoted a chapter as to how she handled pregnancy weight gain, the New York Post reported.

The ‘Jersey Shore’ star wrote that so much is made in the media about celebrity pregnancy weight gain where some women have been mocked cruelly for it.

Snooki claimed that if one wasn’t on the cover of In Touch in a bikini within two months of giving birth to talk about her salsa workout, she was termed as a fat, lazy loser.

Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama getting married?

Singer Demi Lovato is reportedly planning to tie the knot with her longtime boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama.

According to reports, Valderrama, 33, purchased a stunning ring from Tiffany’s in Pasadena, California and acted “really excited and happy”, one of their employees told Hollywood Life.

“Yes, Wilmer did buy a ring here. We all talked about it afterwards because he was so darn nice,” an employee said.

While she couldn’t confirm that it was an engagement ring,

the Tiffany employee did say it was extremely stunning.

I love to put adventurous make-up: Sofia Vergara

Actress Sofia Vergara likes to be adventurous with her make-up.

The 41 year old actress said she has the right skills to become a make-up artiste, reported People magazine.

“When I leave the house (on an average day) I have to have lipsticks, mascara and blush, with red carpets I get to really be adventurous with my beauty look,” said Vergara.

She feels so confident applying cosmetic products that she thought about getting into it professionally after her hit TV series ends.

Britney Spears can’t wait for 2014

Pop star Britney Spears can’t wait for the new year to set in, even though she will be working on New Year’s Eve.

The “Perfume” singer is set to start her two-year Las Vegas residency, Britney: Piece of Me, in the Planet Hollywood Resort hotel Friday. But even though she is scheduled to perform Dec 31, she intends to ring in 2014 in style as soon as she comes off stage.

“For New Year’s Eve, we’ll probably go to a party at Koi (a restaurant in Las Vegas),” eonline.com quoted her as saying.

`Believe` film to show `human side` of Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun has revealed that the upcoming film ‘Believe’ will portray a more human side of the teen popstar.

Braun said that when fans will see the movie, they will witness a “complete vulnerability” of the ‘Boyfriend’ hitmaker, ABC News reported.

Bieber had earlier revealed that he is just a misunderstood 19-year-old boy. (ANI)