Bryan Ferry: 'Olympia'

When this year's most interesting X Factor contestant ambled up to the stage during 'Musical Heroes' week to sing John Lennon's 'Jealous Guy', it wasn't the late Beatle who immediately sprang to mind. Instead, it was Bryan Ferry, whose tribute cover with Roxy Music topped the chart in 1981. Aiden Grimshaw might have dismissed his own wobbling warbling as "a bit rubbish", but his over-the-top, tortured, artsy rendition bore the decades-old influence...

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Perez criticises Cheryl performance

Perez Hilton has criticised Cheryl Cole's performance on last night's The X Factor, suggesting that she fire both her choreographer and stylist.The US celebrity blogger posted a clip of Cole's live rendition of new single 'Promise This' and declared that it "just didn't quite work"."Chezza's performance left much to be desired, but it wasn't for her lack of trying," he told his followers. "We appreciate the mostly live singing and that she went for...

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Halle Berry, Martinez confirm romance

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez have made their first public appearance as a couple. The pair were rumoured to have begun dating earlier this year after meeting on the set of their upcoming movie Dark Tide during the summer. They appeared to confirm the romance speculation when they walked the red carpet together holding hands at the Carousel Of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills over the weekend. Oscar-winner Berry and Martinez first sparked reports of...

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Cameron Diaz dating 'Glee' star?

Cameron Diaz was reportedly seen leaving a party in Hollywood with Glee star Matthew Morrison on Saturday night.Photographers snapped the pair getting into a car together, along with actress Joanna Garcia, after the three attended the two-year-anniversary of Bardot, a Los Angeles nightclub.A source told E! Online: "They definitely came together and sat together. Cameron would lean over and chat with Matthew, but it didn't seem too flirty."The insider...

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Kim Cattrall: 'I had sex too young'

Kim Cattrall has reportedly revealed that losing her virginity at age 15 affected her future relationships.The Sex And The City actress confessed that the first time she slept with a man, she was so disappointed by the experience that she then had low expectations of sex.Cattrall told The Sun: "I should not have had sex so young. I lost my virginity at 15 and thought, 'Is that it?' I was not ready for the experience."It set a pattern after that....

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Rihanna misses Perry, Brand wedding?

Katy Perry's close friend Rihanna was not present at her wedding to Russell Brand this weekend, according to reports.E! says that the 'Only Girl (In The World)' singer and boyfriend Matt Kemp were invited to the lavish Indian ceremony, but did not attend.A source close to baseball player Kemp told the network that the couple's absence was down to "a last-minute change of plans" which created a conflict in Rihanna's work schedule.The insider explained:...

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Madonna to open line of gyms

Madonna has announced that she and her investors intend to open several luxurious gyms around the world.The chain of gyms will be called Hard Candy Fitness, and the first branch will open in Mexico City.Subsequent centres are expected to be unveiled in Russia, Brazil, Argentina and 'several locations throughout Europe and Asia'.The gymnasiums were described in an official statement as "facilities where fitness, fashion and entertainment create a...

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Yuvraaj was a disaster

Katrina Kaif has acknowledged that her last film with Salman Khan was not a success.The actress said that the failure of 2008 release Yuvraaj had forced her to readdress her working relationship with Khan, reports The Times of India. Kaif revealed: "Salman and I had a disaster in our last romantic film Yuvraaj. We had mutually decided then that when we do our next film, it has to be something different."The model-turned-actress achieved commercial...

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I will say yes to good Bollywood script

Freida Pinto has revealed she would star in an Indian film but only if she "loves" the script.The Slumdog Millionaire actress said that the same rules apply to all roles she is offered, whether they are from Hollywood, Bollywood or anywhere else."Quite contrary to what people believe, I haven't said yes to every international script that has come my way. I have said no to quite a few," Pinto told IANS."Similarly, unless and until I fall in love with...

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Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week begins

The Indian national capital is geared up for Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week with refreshing talent and alluring styles.Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week, one of the Asia’s largest fashion trade events will have its Spring/Summer 2011 edition and will be held in the National Capital from October 23rd to October 27.With an exciting collection of impeccable lounges, salons, exotic on-site restaurants and novel exhibitions will be held in Pragati Maidan from...

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Being a bisexual in Pakistan is not difficult

Pakistan's cross-dressing talk-show host Begum Nawazish Ali hastened out of Mumbai to avoid a Shiv Sena backlash soon after being evicted from Bigg Boss house. But not before speaking to Subhash K JhaWe've both watching you on Bigg House. What are you plans?As soon as I came out of Bigg Boss I went to a friend's house in Mumbai. In the morning I returned to my hotel by an auto- rickshaw. This evening I leave Mumbai.You should have stayed a while?I...

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Katy Perry, Russell Brand begin honeymoon

Katy Perry and Russell Brand have reportedly jetted to the Maldives for their honeymoon. An airport official has confirmed to The AP that the newlyweds - who married in India on Saturday - left Jaipur on a chartered flight with friends earlier today. They are reported to have tied the knot in a private ceremony at a resort in the country - where they became engaged in January - over the weekend. Neither Perry or Brand has directly addressed the nuptials...

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Tale of Lebanon's civil war missing bags UAE film award

 Lebanese film "Here Comes the Rain" (Shatti Ya Dini) that tells the story of missing persons from the country's civil war won a Black Pearl award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival on Friday."I dedicate my film to all those who are in love with freedom and peace in Lebanon," said director Bahij Hojeij, after his film won the 100,000 dollar prize in the Best Narrative Film from the Arab World category.Russian film "Silent Souls" (Ovsyanki), directed...

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Celine Dion gives birth to twins

Canadian singer Celine Dion gave birth to fraternal twin boys in Florida, People.com reported Saturday."Celine, Rene and their son Rene-Charles are thrilled," the 42-year-old singer's representative told People, adding that the babies were healthy but would spend the next few days in an incubator because they were born premature."Celine is resting now and they plan to discuss what to name the boys when she wakes up," her rep said. "Rene-Charles has...

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Brand, Katy tie nuptial knot, at last

NEW DELHI: Finally, the big, fat Indian jungle wedding of Russell Brand and Katy Perry took place as per plans at the tiger reserve in west India on Saturday.In keeping with the Hindu tradition, which inspired the ceremony, the groom arrived on horseback - while the elephants, camels and more horses formed part of the wedding procession.And while guests at a conventional wedding might be guided from the pulpit to reflect on life, love and marriage,...

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Mariah Carey 'in talks to get U.S. 'X Factor' slot over Cheryl Cole'

Mariah Carey is said to be in negotiations to become a judge on The US X Factor, shattering Cheryl Cole's dreams to build her profile in the US.The 'Vision Of Love' singer is in talks to join the judging panel - ending months of speculation that Cheryl was a main contender for the role.Mariah, 40, has told show bosses she will take the job if filming dates fit in with her work schedules.Cowell was reported earlier this month of trying to persuade...

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Hisss

Mallika Sherawat, I guess most men will agree, is hot. Until she opens her mouth in her movies. She doesn't say a word in this film. Great!She appears butt-naked pretty much throughout, makes love to a snake (her soul-mate); pushes her tongue almost down the serpent’s throat as the thick, slithering animal makes its way up her thigh. Hush. This is pornography for the hormonally demented teen. Or maybe this is erotica. The only difference between...

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Katy Perry's engagement ring story revealed

Katy Perry's engagement ring story revealed"The whole ring thing happened many months ago, when Russell was in Delhi on his way to Jaipur and I was referred to him through mutual friends, I don't necessarily do engagement rings, unless commissioned, and this came as a request, and there was urgency to it," Us magazine quoted Singh as telling RadarOnine.com."I showed him a design and my favorite stone -- the Golconda diamond -- the most magical of...

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Spirituality, homosexuality, thriller on offer at box office

A film based on the preachings of Shirdi Sai Baba, another on the controversial issue of homosexuality and a thriller too - movie buffs will have three distinctively different films in 'Maalik Ek', 'Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyun' and 'Nakshatra' on offer this Friday."Maalik Ek" marks a comeback of sorts for actor Jackie Shroff, who dons the garb of Shirdi Sai Baba. The film is based on the saint's preachings and philosophies.The film will take audiences...

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Bigg Boss 4: Veena Malik attacks Ashmit Patel

After placing match-fixing allegations on ex-boyfriend and Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif and unceremoniously dragging Bollywood actress Neetu Chandra's name in the international cricket scandal, Pakistani starlet Veena Malik seems to have surprisingly turned her attention towards Bigg Boss co-participant Ashmit Patel this week.Ashmit, a favourite with girls on the reality show, has currently been given a kitchen task of cleaning dishes in the...

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I'm not in Bollywood's rat race, says Raima Sen

Actress Raima Sen admits she is getting choosier and wiser about her films, but says it has nothing to do with beating competition in the film industry."I am not in any sort of rat race in Bollywood. I don't think I have to do only big banner films and so many films in a year. I have always been choosy...but now I am getting choosier about my work," Raima told IANS in an interview.The 30-year-old daughter of yesteryears' actress Moon Moon Sen, says...

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Octomom’s Doctor Regrets Everything

The doctor who artificially inseminated Octomom (AKA: Nadya Suleman), Dr. Michael Kamrava, regrets his decision to do so.Though it may have seemed like a good idea initially and I’m not sure how, he now believes that it was a mistake.The doctor has promised that he will never do such a thing again. So passionate is he about this, that when he was making this statement, he teared up, almost crying.Octomom, Nadya Suleman, has had a difficult time making...

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Kat Von D Wants Jesse James’ Scenes Cut

Kat Von D, the star of L.A. Ink wants all of her previously shot scenes with her ex-boyfriend, Jesse James cut out of her show. Most people know that Kat was James’ rebound chick after he and Sandra Bullock broke up.Well, when he and Kat were dating, he appeared on her show. Now that the footage is soon to be airing, she wants all of the scenes with him in it nixed.Why you ask? Because they have since broken up and she has gotten back with her ex-boyfriend,...

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Tight security for Brand-Perry wedding India

Tight security was in place on Saturday as British comic-turned-Hollywood actor Russell Brand and US pop star Katy Perry geared up to tie the knot at a luxury resort in western India.A shroud of secrecy surrounded the marriage preparations of the couple who were expected to wed later on Saturday in a Hindu ceremony on the fringes of the Ranthambore tiger reserve in Rajasthan state, according to media reports.The luxury Aman-i-Khas resort, where the...

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Are John Mayer and Kim K An Item?

According to Page 6, Kim K and John Mayer may be an item, or at least in the beginning stages of becoming one. If that is the case, I have one word (and this is leveled at Kim K)…Run!!!He is a heart breaker and only seems to care about himself and his conquests. Sure, he’s smooth and attractive, but he’s bad news. So far, he has been a “love em’ and leave them” kind of guy.On top of that, he has a big mouth. He’ll embarrass a woman in a hot New York...

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Jhootha Hi Sahi

Who says lying is bad? Watch Jhootha Hi Sahi and you will come to understand that lying will get you everywhere. In the twenty first century when everyone is desperately seeking their soul mate, lying is perhaps the best way to find that perfect someone for yourself.After the phenomenal success of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Abbas Tyrewala is back with his next romantic comedy about a simple guy who lies his way to love.John Abraham plays the role of Siddharth...

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Soha Ali Khan is dying to watch Robot

Endhiran has become a raging hit in the country, breaking not only box office records and raking in the moolah for its producers, but also starting a debate on whether the Khans are the real superstars of India! And while the common man has stood in long queues to take a look at the Rajinikanth antics even at wee hours in the morning, Bollywood belles are not to be left far behind in the race to show their love for the south superhero.According to...

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Shakira wants Himesh Reshammiya?

If you think that Himesh Reshammiya will take a sabbatical from his singing (and acting) just because of a few critics slamming his works, think again. Recent reports circulating in the media claim that the Bollywood singer is on his way to recording an album with Hollywood favorites Shakira and Vanessa Hudgens. The new upcoming album will reportedly feature Himesh Reshammiya in its audio and video versions and by the way the media has been describing...

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Russell-Katy set to tie knot in Rajasthan

Hollywood heartthrobs 35-year-old Russell Brand and 25-year-old Katy Perry are set to solemnise their wedding, reportedly in Rajasthan by the end of this month. The couple is learnt to have selected a five-star resort near Ranthambhore national park in Sawai Madhopur district for the momentous and fateful day. Though the preparations have been kept top secret, sources said that the marriage is planned for October 28 and 29 and it would be followed...

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Kim Cattrall to endorse Tetley Tea?

Hollywood actress Kim Cattrall has reportedly been approached to appear in a new Tetley Tea advertisement."We've approached Cattrall's agent about the possibility of lining her up to become the eighth member of the gang and featuring in a forthcoming advert with the tea folk," femalefirst.co.uk quoted a spokesperson from the firm as saying.The "Sex and the City" actress who has previously appeared in advertisements for the British tea brand could...

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Preity Zinta to make acting comeback

Preity Zinta is rumoured to have signed for a new project with Yash Raj films.The actress is expected to be part of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, alongside Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan, The Times of India reports.Despite a lengthy absence from the industry, she appeared unphased, saying: "The day I don't have a choice and will have to do a film out of desperation, I will hang up my shoes here."The 35-year-old Kal Ho Naa Ho star revealed that she is unconcerned...

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Lily Allen 'avoiding stupid baby names'

Lily Allen has said that she is looking forward to motherhood, but is trying to avoid a "stupid" baby name.The singer, who is due to give birth to her son with boyfriend Sam Cooper in January, told Stylist that they have been considering names since discovering the sex of the baby.Allen said: "The whole thing became a lot more real to me when I found out it was a boy. You start to think of names, and then you can go shopping, and it all feels like...

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'Iglesias, Kournikova are together'

Singer Enrique Iglesias's representative has dismissed rumours that the pop star has split from his longterm girlfriend Anna Kournikova."They are definitely together. Enrique has been out of the country on a promotional tour, so maybe that's where the speculation is coming from," contactmusic.com quoted his representative as saying.The singer has been dating the former tennis star since 2002 but despite their eight-year relationship, the couple has...

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Hugh Jackman, Gerard Butler team-up to fight poverty

Actors Hugh Jackman and Gerard Butler have joined forces to fight poverty.Introducing the Global Poverty Project''s premiere of the movie "1.4 Billion Reasons," Jackman urged guests to text a donation to the GPP, offering his personal services as a "technical adviser" to get them to pay up. The "Wolverine" star even offered a one-on-one workout session as an auction item, and said, "Don''t worry, we''ll make the workout aerobics," reports the New...

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What's The Reason Behind Christina Aguilera And Jordan Bratman's Split?

Christina Aguilera is experiencing a bad phase in her life as she has filed a divorce to end her five-year-old marriage with music marketing executive Jordan Bratman. The divorce petition was filed on October 14, 2010.The American pop singer has specified the date of separation with her husband as September 11, 2010. She has sought for a joint legal and physical custody for their two-year-old son Max.There is a lot of speculation going on regarding...

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MJ was afraid that he was gonna end up like my father: Lisa Marie Presley

Michael Jackson's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley has revealed that the King Of Pop always feared of dying in the similar way her father Elvis Presley passed away.Jackson constantly told her of his fears when the two were married in the mid-1990s.Presley was chilled when she heard the King of Pop had died from an overdose of powerful anaesthetic Propofol last year (Jun09) - because in many ways the tragedy mirrored that of her father''s passing in 1977....

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Heidi Klum reveals Halloween excitement

Heidi Klum has shared some details about how her family is celebrating Halloween this year.During an appearance on yesterday's Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Project Runway host said that she loved decorating the family house for October 31 and taking her children to the pumpkin patch."I decorate the whole entire house with spider webs all over the place," she explained. "We have these scary skeleton dudes hanging by the door that have sensors so every time...

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Jennifer Aniston dog 'treated for depression'

Jennifer Aniston's pet dog Norman has reportedly been diagnosed with depression.Aniston took Norman to a specialist canine therapist after the dog disappeared for a night and started acting unusually upon his return, claims Now magazine.A source said: "Jen became seriously worried about Norman's mental health after his disappearance. He came back dazed and lacklustre and often didn't seem to recognise her. She's concerned this could be it for him...

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Pakistani contestant Begum evicted from 'Bigg Boss 4'

Pakistani contestant Ali Saleem, better known as Begum Nawazish Ali, was evicted from the popular reality show "Bigg Boss 4" in the episode aired Friday after he received the lowest votes.Saleem, who was fondly referred to as Begum in the "Bigg Boss 4" house, is one of the two Pakistani contestants against whom the Shiv Sena has been protesting. Begum was nominated for eviction along with the other Pakistani contestant, actress Veena Mallik, and...

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Carey Mulligan hates revealing clothes

Hollywood actress Carey Mulligan says she is very self-conscious when it comes to her figure and hates wearing revealing clothes.The actress says she feels "self-conscious" when she wears outfits that are too short or tight and likes to don clothes she feels comfortable in, reports femalefirst.co.uk."I don't like wearing tight things and I'm self-conscious about clothes that are too short. Doing the red-carpet stuff is intimidating enough, so I'm...

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Courtney Love branded a 'crackhead' for posting nude pics on Twitter

Russell Simmons has called his pal Courtney Love 'a crackhead' for posting nude photos of herself on Twitter."I think she is a sweet girl . . . It''s probably exciting to be a crackhead, I wouldn''t say I was a crackhead but I did smoke a lot of crack," the New York Post quoted him as saying at the launch party for his new Oxygen series, "Running Russell Simmons.""I had fun smoking a lot of angel dust . . . Right now I''m a monk. I''m boring, I''m...

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Indian's fight against child marriage in focus at Abu Dhabi fest

The spotlight was once again on India at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, courtesy a British filmmaker. Kim Longinotto in 'Pink Saris' depicted the evils of child marriage and the caste conflict in the interiors of northern India - and a woman's fight to bring about change.n her docu-drama shot in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Longinotto shows how families often marry off girls at a young age, how they are mistreated by their in-laws - physically abused...

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Sarah Jessica Parker joins fight against sex trafficking in NYC radio spot

'Sex and the City' actress Sarah Jessica Parker and 'Precious' star Gabourey Sidibe have lent their voices to a New York City radio spot to fight sex trafficking."These kids can be runaways or victims of abusive parents ...they''re desperate, they''re vulnerable and they''re lost," the New York Daily News quoted Sidibe as saying in the radio spot that premiered Thursday."It makes me sick to think of those animals taking 12-, 13-, and 14-year-old...

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