Details of Reese Witherspoon's 4-carat engagement ring

Actress Reese Witherspoon was recently seen sporting a 4-carat engagement ring.Witherspoon, 34, became engaged to talent agent Jim Toth on December 28 after a whirlwind romance.The beautiful 4-carat engagement ring is an Ashoka cut set on a pave diamond and platinum band.The shape was re-created based on the famous 41.37 carat diamond named after the Buddhist warrior-emperor Ashoka Maurya and is known for its exceptional beauty and unique cut."In...

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Boney M lead singer Farrell dies aged 61

Bobby Farrell, the only male member of the disco group Boney M, died here aged 61, an official said Thursday."A probe (into his death) is underway," the source said without elaborating.The website of City Concert entertainment agency said Farrell and Boney M were to perform two shows in St. Petersburg Dec 28 and 29, but their location was not disclosed.Russian media reported that the band was to perform at a private party.A Russian tabloid, Life...

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Salman appointed first brand ambassador of Mountain Dew

"Dabangg" Salman Khan will now send out a new message to his fans - 'Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai' - as the newly appointed brand ambassador of Mountain Dew soft drink."I love the high-action imagery of Mountain Dew and more importantly the fact that it's not mindless action but there is a message at its core 'Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai'. I have spent time with the Mountain Dew team and I eagerly look forward to working with them," Salman, who has been appointed...

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‘Another Year’ released

LOS ANGELES: ‘Another Year’ a comedy film, has released. The film is written and directed by Mike Leigh and stars Jim Broadbent as Tom, Lesley Manville as Mary, Ruth Sheen as Gerri, Oliver Maltman as Joe, Peter Wight as Ken, David Bradley as Ronnie, Martin Savage as Carl, Karina Fernandez as Katie, Michele Austin as Tanya, Philip Davis as Jack (as Phil Davis), Imelda Staunton as Janet, Stuart McQuarrie as Tom's Colleague, Eileen Davies as Mourner,...

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Johnny Depp loved being ‘silly’ for new movie

LOS ANGELES: Johnny Depp enjoyed making his upcoming movie Rango as it gave him the chance to “be silly”. The actor provides the voice for the film’s title character, with stars including Bill Nighy, Isla Fisher and Abigail Breslin also displaying their vocal talents. The comedy is CGI-animated, with the actor’s own facial expressions providing a reference for their characters, and Johnny loved delivering his performances on a soundstage alongside...

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I have never been drunk

Paula Abdul has claimed that she has never been drunk.In an interview on CBS Sunday Morning, the Live To Dance host denied rumours that she abuses drugs and alcohol, insisting that her odd behaviour is simply a part of her "goofy" personality."I've never had a drinking problem. Even though I've been in this business for quite some time," she explained."I've never physically been drunk in my life. I've never been drunk in my life! I don't use recreational...

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Slipknot bassist death 'a mistake'

The wife of the late Paul Gray has insisted that the rocker's death was "a mistake". The Slipknot bassist was found dead in his Iowa hotel room in May after suffering a drug overdose. In a tribute to Gray in the new Revolver magazine, widow Brenna said that she would rather her husband be remembered for his music and personal achievements than his shortcomings. "I don't want people to judge him for the mistake that he made. He wasn't just a drug...

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BBC News defends Sir Elton baby report

The BBC has defended its decision to air an interview with a supporter of state-sponsored execution of gay men, arguing that the contribution was to give balance to news coverage of the birth of Sir Elton John's son.On Tuesday, the BBC's News At Six bulletin featured a report on the birth of Sir Elton's first child with his partner David Furnish on Christmas Day.The piece also featured an interview with Stephen Green, of right-wing group Christian...

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JLS 'in New Year party booze ban'

JLS have reportedly been told to cut back their New Year's Eve celebrations.The Sun reports that the 'Love You More' group's management warned the bandmates to limit their partying because they have to continue their 'Outta This World' tour on Monday."The boys were looking forward to letting their hair down," a source told the paper. "It is New Year's Eve after all."They've been told to be quite strict with themselves seeing as they've got half the...

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People might think I'm a sex pervert

Mel B has admitted that she talks about her sex life a lot.The former Spice Girl said that she talks so openly about making love to husband Stephen Belafonte that other people could think she is obsessed, according to Bang Showbiz."We have lots of sex, we raise our kids very well and Stephen cooks dinner every night for the whole family - life's good," she said."Everybody has sex, especially if you're married. I don't know if married people will...

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Susanna Reid burgled while sleeping

Susanna Reid has revealed that her home was recently burgled during the night.The BBC Breakfast host said that thieves broke into her South London house while she was sleeping on Wednesday night and made off with her car, a 32-inch television and an Apple iPad and iPhone.Reid - who lives with her partner Dominic Cotton and their three sons - told the Daily Mail that it was her children who first noticed something was missing.She explained: "We found...

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Cop movie 'Elite Squad 2' outguns 'Avatar' in Brazil

SAO PAULO: "Elite Squad 2," a Brazilian movie mixing explosive action with political intrigue, has become Brazil's top movie of all time, besting even the US blockbuster "Avatar" at the national box office, producers and industry specialists said.The movie, a sequel to a 2007 original that also became a huge success, has taken 60.5 million dollars in Brazilian ticket sales since its premiere three months ago, topping the 60.4 million dollars "Avatar"...

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Anderson PETA ad banned in Hong Kong

A racy animal rights advert featuring Pamela Anderson has been banned from another airport after officials in Hong Kong deemed the promo too risque.Anderson is seen posing as a scantily-clad member of airport security staff in the clip for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). She is shown stripping passengers, including Jackass star Steve-O and comic Andy Dick, of their leather, fur and other animal products as they pass through security...

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Why am I less famous?

Anushka Sharma has said she is glad she is known for her talent but has questioned why she gets less hype than other Bollywood actresses.Speaking to the Mumbai Mirror the actress said she does not know why Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor were more famous than her."I don't know. You tell me. Having given three hits back-to-back in three years I wonder why there is not as much hype about me as them," she said.Sharma added that she thinks the other...

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Shah Rukh Khan 'to play Krrish 2 villain'

Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly going to appear in a negative role in Rakesh Roshan's latest Krrish film.According to Mid Day, the actor has been offered the role of a villain opposite Kites star Hrithik Roshan.A source for the newspaper revealed: "Shah Rukh and Hrithik are the best of pals in the industry today. It was but natural for Roshan Sr to etch a role in his son's flick for his buddy as well. SRK's character in the film will have shades of...

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'Tanu Weds Manu' has unique postcard promo

Upcoming romantic comedy Tanu Weds Manu has received a unique form of marketing at major multiplexes across India.Bollywood Hungama reports that two different postcards were handed out by the parents of both Tanu (played by Kangana Ranau) and Manu (R. Madhavan) featuring the dating stats of both characters.Tanu's card reads: "Namaste ji, our daughter Kumari Tanuja Trivedi (Tanu) is a convent educated girl who is very polite, genuine, and down to...

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Nicki Minaj 'wants to launch acting career'

Nicki Minaj has hinted that she is interested in launching an acting career.Speaking to King magazine, Minaj expressed a desire to work with Alice In Wonderland director Tim Burton."I’d like to play someone in a Tim Burton movie, where I get dressed up and painted and crazy," she said.The 'Your Love' rapper also revealed that she particularly admired Angelina Jolie's performance in Salt and asserted that she'd like to one day take on a role in a...

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Amanda Seyfried: 'I used to feel ugly'

Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she felt "extremely ugly" when she was growing up.The actress admitted that she lost confidence in her looks from the age of 10.She said: "I was super-outgoing until I was around 10. I got a bit older and started getting shy. Way too shy."I felt so extremely ugly. When I look back, I was not ugly - I was cute and had a gap in my teeth. But I wish I could have enjoyed that part of my life and be more confident."Although...

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Karachi’s first 3D digital cinema opens its doors

KARACHI: A long red carpet led the way for all those invited to the exclusive launch of the Atrium 3D digital cinema in Saddar.Movie enthusiast Mariam Azmi said she has watched every trailer on the project website and has scheduled her entertainment calendar for the next month. “We have no real entertainment in the city which is why this is just what we need right now,” she said, while testing the popcorn, which for her is “an equally essential”...

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Porn company wants Lovato sex tape

A porn company reportedly wants to buy a rumoured Demi Lovato sex tape and destroy it.According to TMZ, Vivid Entertainment head Steve Hirsch has said that he wants to purchase the tape if it exists. However, Hirsch said that he has no plans to release the rumoured tape."After everything that Demi Lovato has been through, we would never consider distributing a sex tape with her. In fact, we would purchase it and either give it back to her or...

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Top Ten Films With Great Soundtracks

A great soundtrack can work wonders for most films and set the tone for any scene. The following are the top 10:1. Ed WoodThis movie had a very funky soundtrack and was Howard Shore’s baby. It was directed by Tim Burton and was extremely funny. The music was both soothing and startling at the same time and managed to capture hearts all around the world.2. The FountainThis breathtaking film had an equally remarkable soundtrack. The music manages to...

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Kelsey Grammer reveals engagement details

Kelsey Grammer has revealed that he is planning to marry his fiancée Kayte Walsh in a "private affair".The Frasier star announced the engagement earlier this month and has reportedly requested a quick divorce from his current wife Camille so as to be free to marry Walsh.He told People: "Kayte and I are marrying because we are engaged, and we are engaged because we are in love and see no reason to postpone our happiness any longer."We are planning...

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Stallone named pen brand ambassador

Sylvester Stallone has been announced as the new brand ambassador for Italian pen company Montegrappa. The actor - who will also serve as investor and creative advisor - has become owner of a large part of the brand under the deal, reports TradeArabia.com. Montegrappa CEO Guiseppe Aquila said: "I have had the pleasure of meeting Stallone on many occasions, including the 2009 Venice Film Festival, where he was recognised for his filmmaking with the...

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Spirituality bug bites Katrina

Katrina gets set to play a woman robed in ochre and in search of spirituality in the Prakash Jha filmAfter opting out of Prakash Jha's Aarakshan, Katrina Kaif plays the central character in Satsang, the director's upcoming film exposing the multi-billion global religion factory in India.After a critically acclaimed performance in Raajneeti, Kat seems dead serious about getting into serious non-glamorous roles. However, her role in Satsang is so complex...

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Aamir cancels French honeymoon

Prefers to work on Dhobi Ghat than go on a romantic holiday with his wife, the directorThe Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao shaadi turned five yesterday. The biwi had planned an trip for two to the south of France to mark the occasion. Aamir not only cancelled the plan but preferred to work rather than have a holiday.This is the first time in three years that the actor didn't have a release during the holidays (TZP, Ghajini and 3 Idiots were all December releases)....

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Love songs rule 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' album

'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricists: Sanjay Chhel, Neelesh Misra, Kumaar, Sayeed Quadri; Singers: Mohit Chauhan, Sonu Niigaam, Shefali Alvaris, Kunal Ganjawala, Antara Mitra and Naresh Iyer; Rating: ***Pritam Chakraborty's compositions in "Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji" album is perfect for the season of love. This is Madhur Bhandarkar's first comedy and the music of the film will be lovers' delight.The film offers eight...

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De Niro tops on screen death list

Veteran actor Robert De Niro has topped a new survey of actors who have died the most in their movies.De Niro has met a nasty end in 15 different movies, including "Cape Fear", "Jackie Brown", and "Heat" topping a poll by ChaCha.com.Second in the list is Hollwyood heavyweight Bruce Willis, who died 11 times in movies, including "Mortal Thoughts" and "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle", dailystar.co.uk reports.Third place is bagged by Johnny Depp, with...

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Mexican pop singer Kalimba accused of rape

Mexican pop singer Kalimba will face trial for allegedly raping an underage girl as a second minor on Tuesday claimed she was sexually abused as well, prosecutors said.According to their statements, both girls were hired as hostesses during Kalimba's December 18 DJ performance at the Buddha Bar club in Chetumal, which is located near Cancun and within the Riviera Maya area. After the performance in which Kalimba was presented as DJ Tripod, he and...

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Actress Reese Witherspoon engaged

Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon has been confirmed to be engaged with Hollywood agent Jim Toth, her representative said on Tuesday.Witherspoon, 34, and Toth, 40, have been dating for about a year as the couple went public earlier in the year after they were seen together in March. "They are extremely happy," Witherspoon's representative told US Weekly.Toth works as an agent at L.A.'s Creative Artists Agency, which represents a number of actors...

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2,800 dancers set Guinness record

HYDERABAD (India): Over 2,800 Kuchipudi dancers performed the classical Indian dance at Hyderabad’s G M C Balayogi Stadium on Sunday, which created a new Guinness world record for the assembly of the largest number of such artistes.President Pratibha Patil witnessed the mega event. Representative of the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ announced the new world record has been created by over 2,800 Kuchipudi dancers, most of them children. Dance was...

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US star Natalie Portman pregnant, engaged

LOS ANGELES: US actress Natalie Portman is engaged to marry French ballet dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied and is pregnant with his child, her publicist told People magazine Monday.Portman, 29, met Millepied, the principal dancer of the New York Ballet, while filming "Black Swan," the dance drama that has made her a favorite for an Oscar next year.The actress's representatives would only confirm that she was pregnant and engaged without...

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Sandra Bullock out in neighbor poll

NEW YORK: Americans would most like to live next door to actress Sandra Bullock in 2011, but the cast of the reality show "Jersey Shore" made the most undesirable neighbors, according to a poll released on Tuesday.Bullock, who has won huge audiences with her All-American, girl-next-door image, earned more than a quarter of the vote in the annual poll on the most desirable celebrity neighbors, conducted by online real estate marketplace Zillow website.She...

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'Little Fockers' tops North American box office

"Little Fockers," the third in a series of Ben Stiller comedies playing on the nightmare in-laws theme, topped the Christmas weekend box office in North America, preliminary data showed Sunday.Despite a lukewarm response from critics, the flick grossed 34 million dollars over the three-day weekend, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations.Oscar-winning brothers Joel and Ethan Coen came in second with their remake of the John Wayne western...

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Miley Cyrus: More Racy Photo Woes

Seemingly always involved in some sort of drama these days, Miley Cyrus is once again facing a photo leak consisting of a few racy personal pictures.The latest offering contains no nudity while depicting the "Hannah Montana" star clad in a barely-there dress as her assistant pretended to delve in for a chest lick.Miley's latest photo snafu comes just a month after the teen star made headlines upon being shown on videotape smoking a bong allegedly...

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84-year-old Hefner engaged to 24-year-old-girlfriend

Love knows no age barriers - and "Playboy" chief Hugh Hefner proves this. The 84-year-old has apparently got engaged to his 24-year-old girlfriend Crystal Harris.Hefner posted on Twitter that he has gifted Harris a ring on Christmas eve, the tmz.com reports."After the movie (The Tourist) tonight (Dec 24), Crystal and I exchanged gifts. I gave Crystal a ring. A truly memorable Christmas Eve," he posted.Hefner has married twice before. He first tied...

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Beyoncé named highest-earning artist

Beyoncé has been named the highest-earning music artist of 2010.The 'Single Ladies' singer, who claimed to be on a career hiatus this year while she works on her new album, was listed ninth in the Forbes Highest Hollywood Earners Of 2010 list.The star is estimated to have earned $87 million over the last 12 months from a number of high-profile endorsements and her 'I Am... World Tour', which saw her play over 100 live shows and gross $103 million....

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ABBA tipped for royal wedding reunion

ABBA are among a list of acts tipped to perform at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 2011.Bookmaker Ladbrokes have offered odds of 66-1 for the Swedish group to reform at the royal wedding on April 29.Spokesman Alex Donohoe told the Daily Star: "The return of ABBA would be sensational news for fans, unfortunately for us it would cost us a lot of money, money, money."Other acts slated for a possible performance include Sir Paul McCartney...

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Neil Nitin Mukesh film delayed indefinitely

Neil Nitin Mukesh's planned new release Tera Kya Hoga Johny has been postponed further.The project, which was completed in 2008, has suffered a series of delays since shooting commenced, reports the Hindustan Times.In a press release, the movie's publicist said: "The release of Tera Kya Hoga Johny is being postponed indefinitely owing to unfavourable market conditions." The production, which also features debutant Sikandar Agarwal, Soha Ali Khan,...

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Kaif 'won't perform on New Year's Eve'

Katrina Kaif is reported to have turned down a signficant amount of money to perform at a New Year's Eve stage show.The Tees Maar Khan actress has said that her personal life is more important than working that night, Mid Day reports.The former model denied rumours that she would be performing at a suburban Mumbai hotel: "Are you crazy? I am not dancing at any hotel on New Year's Eve. To be entertaining a live audience that night instead of enjoying...

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'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' sequel planned

Amitabh Bachchan has said that Karan Johar wants to make a follow-up to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The 68-year-old revealed on his Big Adda blog that Johar is keen to direct a sequel to the 2001 family drama, Indian Express reports. Bachchan posted: "Karan Johar and we talk of cinema and other lighter moments. His visit to Goa and the sudden impulse to do a sequel to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, for he felt that all the relevant characters were still...

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Ashley Greene 'scared of Santa Claus'

Ashley Greene has revealed that she has a fear of Santa Claus. Greene plays the clairvoyant vampire Alice Cullen in The Twilight Saga. According to WENN, Greene says that she has been terrified of Santa ever since she asked a stranger with a beard for Christmas presents. "I'm like 3, and so my mum of course then has to tell me about strangers and how dangerous they are," confessed Greene. "She's like, 'If you ever sit on Santa's lap, you'll never...

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Top 10 Popular Movies About Mental Illness

Movies that revolve around a character with mental illness are always fun to watch because the ending is always climatic and shocks the audience.1. Play Misty for Me (Borderline Personality Disorder)Evelyn Draper is an obsessive fan who dotes on Dave Garver, a Disc Jockey. She starts dating him and ultimately admits that she’s the one who keeps calling him and asking him to play the well-known song “Misty”. Evelyn then takes to stalking the man,...

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'Ivory Queen of Soul,' dies

LOS ANGELES: R&B singer and songwriter Teena Marie, best known for the hit 1980s singles "Lovergirl" and "Ooo La La La," died at her home in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to news reports.She was 54. The cause of death was not known, and a spokeswoman was not immediately available for comment. Her friend, percussionist Sheila E, reported on Twitter that Teena Marie had a history of seizur...

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Alanis Morissette gives birth to baby boy

Alanis Morissette has given birth to her first child with rapper Mario 'Souleye' Treadway, according to People.A rep for the singer-songwriter announced that she gave birth to a baby boy on Christmas Day. The couple have named the child Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway.The rep said: "All are healthy and happy."The 36-year-old announced her "surprise" pregnancy in August. She and Treadway married in M...

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Usher 'buys Bieber Christmas gifts'

Usher has reportedly bought his protégé Justin Bieber some expensive gifts for Christmas.According to The Sun, the 'OMG' singer was seen at New York outlet Andrew Buckler buying a sweater, jeans and a shirt for the teen star.A source said: "He told the staff he was shopping for Justin. He was talking about Bieber's clothing size to make sure he would get the right fit for him."Bieber had previously joked that he hoped Usher would buy him a motorbike,...

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Bunton 'forced out of home at Christmas'

Emma Bunton was reportedly forced out of her family home at Christmas due to frozen pipes.The pregnant singer had to leave her Hertfordshire home along with long-term partner Jade Jones and their 3-year-old son Beau.According to the Daily Star, the family moved to Bunton's mother Pauline's house for the weekend.She wrote on her Twitter page: "Good morning, I've woken to frozen pipes so no water!!! Need a plumber!! ... So we can't un freeze my pipes,...

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Cruz escapes crush at Lakers game

Penelope Cruz reportedly had a lucky escape while watching a basketball game, when a player nearly fell on top of her.According to WENN, the pregnant actress was watching the Los Angeles Lakers match against the Miama Dolpins with her husband Javier Bardem on Christmas Day.She avoided injury when a player reached for a high ball and fell into crowd members in the front row, reportedly avoiding Cruz and Bardem by a few inches.The Spanish couple married...

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Johnny Depp recalls meeting Paradis

Johnny Depp has described the first time that he fell in love with his eventual wife Vanessa Paradis at a Paris hotel 13 years ago.Speaking to the Sunday Times, he explained: "I was doing a film with Roman Polanksi, The Ninth Gate, and across the room I saw this woman's back."I saw this neck attached to the back, and I was sort of fascinated by it. Honestly, it was a very beautiful sculptural thing. Then suddenly the back and the neck turned, and...

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Actors who rocked the Box office

The usual frontrunners like Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and even megastar Amitabh Bachchan failed to charm audiences with their big budget outings this year except for Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn who were followed by underdogs and first-timers. Here's a list of the top actors on the basis of their box office performances:- Salman Khan: Nobody beats this "Bigg Boss" when it comes to pleasing audiences with his authenticity and irrevocable charm....

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Elle in race row for whitening Ash's skin

Fashion bible Elle magazine has been caught in a race row after reportedly whitening the skin of Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on its cover.Readers reacted with anger after it was suggested that the fashion magazine might have digitally "bleached" the complexion of the former Miss World.The 37-year-old, who has also starred in Bride & Prejudice and The Pink Panther 2, appears on the cover of this month's Indian edition of the magazine....

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