Saturday, April 30, 2011

Katy Perry unveils 'royal wedding nails'

Katy Perry has shown off her new royal wedding-themed nails on Twitter. The 'E.T.' singer took to the social networking site after yesterday's ceremony and treated fans to a glimpse of her latest handiwork, which involved pasting pictures of newlyweds William and Kate, several lone images of the Prince and a baby photo featuring his late mother Princess Diana onto her nails.The 26-year-old also joined the wealth of celebrities congratulating the...

George Michael 'upset by royal wedding track snub'

George Michael has lamented the absence of his royal wedding track from yesterday's coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials. The 47-year-old recently unveiled a special cover of Stevie Wonder's 'You And I', recorded in celebration of the couple's big day, but found that his effort had mostly been snubbed by broadcasters the world over. Turning to Twitter, the 'Fastlove' singer wrote: "'You and I' seems to be getting more radio than...

Prince William, Kate Middleton postpone honeymoon

Prince William and Kate Middleton left Buckingham Palace this morning by helicopter, but will stay in the UK.The couple were thought to be embarking on their honeymoon, but a statement has been released to confirm that they have decided to stay in the UK and holiday at a later date.It says: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen not to depart for a honeymoon immediately. Instead, after spending the weekend privately in the United Kingdom,...

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie spends GBP 6m a year on their kids!

It has emerged that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie spent an estimated 6million pounds a year on caring for their six children.The couple has spent a staggering 5 million dollars on private jets, and splashed out 900,000 dollars last year on a nanny for each of the kids.It has emerged that the pair also spent an estimated several million dollars on first-class airfare and hotel bills for the brood, reports the Daily Mail.Feeding their kids Maddox, Pax,...

Hollywood actresses meet Obama at White House

Latino actresses Eva Longoria, Rosario Dawson and America Ferrera have met US President Barack Obama to discuss immigration reform.Musician Emilio Estefan and his TV star niece Lili were also among the stars who Thursday visited the White House, where Obama stressed his commitment to overhaul the immigration policy, reports contactmusic.com.After the conference, Longoria revealed that Obama had voiced his support for the Dream Act that would help...

Friday, April 29, 2011

Mariah Carey giving birth to twins today?

Mariah Carey is said to be having her and husband Nick Cannon's twins today.According to Extra, the 42-year-old booked a caesarean section to guarantee that she gives birth.An insider claimed: "Hollywood baby bump watchers are whispering that the singer is scheduled to undergo a C-section at an L.A. area hospital on Friday."Although the couple are yet to comment on the speculation, Cannon discussed the impending birth on The Talk yesterday.The presenter...

Meera " I am not going to keep quiet any longer"

This is unarguably a new twist in the tale. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who has been godfather sorts to many Pakistani artists, has been accused of being possessive and abusive, Zee News reported. And the one who has slapped such charges against him is none other than Meera, who made her debut in ‘Nazar’ opposite Ashmit Patel. Narrating what made her quit Bollywood temporarily, the actress while speaking to a daily said, “Logon ne bahut kuch likha is...

Prince William advised to marry Katrina Kaif

Prince William has been advised to marry Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, according to the results of an online poll.The survey, conducted by Indian dating website Shaadi.com, suggested that the former north London resident would make the ideal Indian match for Prince William.Gourav Rakshit, business head of the matrimonial site, told NDTV: "With the hype of the royal wedding around the globe, Shaadi.com conducted the survey to reflect the enthused...

Bollywood dancer lies about royal wedding

Bollywood choreographer Sandip Soparrkar has said that his planned dance performance at the royal wedding has been scrapped due to a knee injury.The Indian dancer, who had earlier gone on record to say that he would be performing at the reception, has now been accused of inventing the whole episode.Soparrkar told The Times of India: "I was invited in January by James Kidner, assistant private secretary to HRH The Prince of Wales. "It was a private...

Megan Fox removing her Marilyn Monroe tattoo

Actress Megan Fox is removing her Marilyn Monroe tattoo, which is inked on her right forearm."I really admire Marilyn Monroe, but I would never try to emulate her. I got the tattoo as a warning. It warns me not to let myself be treated so badly by the film industry so that it breaks me down," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Monroe as saying.At a recent party, the 24-year-old showed off her arm and some of the tattoo has disappeared already and all of it...

Prince William, Kate Middleton leave palace

Prince William and Kate Middleton have made the short drive from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House in an open-topped car.As his colleagues from the Royal Air Force flew overhead in a helicopter, the prince drove his new bride past the crowds in his father's Aston Martin. There was no police protection officer in the car with them, although a second official vehicle followed close behind.The car was decorated with heart-shaped balloons and an 'L'...

William, Kate appear on Buckingham Palace balcony

LONDON: Joyous crowds cheered and gaped in awe as beaming newly-weds Prince William and Kate Middleton rode through London in a fairytale horse-drawn carriage and kissed on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.Hundreds of thousands of royal fans from all walks of life and from across the planet descended on London on Friday to witness the most talked about British wedding in years. Some wore Union Jack dresses and old-fashioned wigs to celebrate the...

Prince William and Kate Middleton declared married

LONDON: Prince William, second-in-line to the British throne, and his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton were declared married on Friday at a service in London's Westminster Abbey. William, 28, and Middleton, 29, exchanged vows before nearly 2,000 guests in the abbey and a television and internet audience of millions. They were formally declared married by the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the spiritual leader of the Church of Englan...

Lady Gaga to donate 625,000 pounds to help homeless youth

Pop superstar Lady Gaga has teamed up with Robin Hood Foundations and she will donate 625,000 pounds to help homeless youth. She is asking her fans to help her pick a worthy charity."I'm thrilled to be working with the Robin Hood Foundation to distribute funds to help the youth of New York City. NYC is my hometown and I think investing in these kids' future will go a long way," dailystar.co.uk quoted Gaga as saying.She will select the charity through...

Kate Middleton wedding dress revealed

Kate Middleton's much-anticipated wedding dress has been revealed. The 29-year-old stepped out at Westminster Abbey wearing an ivory and white satin gazar Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress complete with tiara and train.Photo Credit: PA ImagesMiddleton reportedly worked closely with Burton on the lace applique design and requested that the dress combined tradition and modernity. The lace was hand-engineered by the Royal School of Needlework.She...

Dannii Minogue rushed to hospital

Dannii Minogue was rushed to hospital on Saturday after suffering from stomach pains, it has been revealed.The singer, who has baby Ethan with her partner Kris Smith, was said to be doubled up in pain before seeking medical help.Doctors diagnosed her with acute appendicitis and rushed her in for emergency surgery which she underwent within two hours of arriving at the West London hospital.She had spent this week under 24-hour care but is now convalescing...

I will be back on 'Terminator' series

Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is reportedly returning back to the "Terminator" franchise.Deadline.com reports that the film doesn't even have a script or a director yet, but Schwarzenegger, who starred in three "Terminator" movies, will be back as a robot from the future.The 63-year-old had stepped down as governor early this year after serving two terms as the head of the state.Schwarzenegger is also developing an animated TV...

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Kate to borrow Queen Elizabeth's wedding crown

LONDON: Kate Middleton may wear the same tiara, that Queen Elizabeth II wore, when she ties the knot to Prince William on Friday.Queen Elizabeth has often loaned or given royal brides a tiara on their wedding day and royal wedding watchers are abuzz over which of the queen's many crowns Kate Middleton might get to wear. The origin of the Fringe tiara is often debated among royal authorities. Some historians believe it was made in 1830 from diamonds...

The royal wedding in numbers

It can't have escaped your notice that there's something of an event going on at Westminster Abbey tomorrow. You've looked at our FAQ, but you may still have a few questions lingering. How many coppers will be keeping the royal couple safe? How many wedding cakes are there? Here's a quick round-up of all the fast facts and figures about the big day to help clear things up!An estimated two billion viewers will be watching the wedding on TVs around...

Morrissey: 'England doesn't need royal family'

Morrissey has insisted that England does not need the royal family. In an interview with Radio 4, the Smiths singer confessed that he will not be watching the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton as he considers the event to be a joke. "Why would I watch the wedding? I couldn't take any of that seriously," he explained. "I don't think the so-called royal family speak for England now, and I don't think England needs them."I do seriously believe...

Lady Gaga 'feels overwhelmed by fame'

Lady Gaga, known for her outrageous outfits and seemingly endless confidence, has confessed on a TV show that she feels overwhelmed by her fame.The sentiment features in her forthcoming HBO special where she plays Madison Square Garden.“That was a huge benchmark moment in my life. I''m 25 years old. I was asked to play Madison Square Garden. Sold out five nights and quite frankly it''s very overwhelming,” the Daily Mail quoted her as telling Ellen...

HBO releases 1st picture of Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin

HBO has released a first look at actress Julianne Moore in her full Sarah Palin wardrobe and makeup.Moore transformed herself to Palin in 'Game Change', donning the trademark hair, boxy red jacket and rimless glasses, reports the Daily Mail.The actress is to portray the former Alaska Governor and vice presidential candidate in the HBO film, which began its production on Wednesday.The film, based on the best-selling book by John Heilemann and Mark...

Katrina Kaif gives up on French remake

Katrina Kaif has reportedly been turned down for the rights to remake a French film.The actress had been keen to produce a Bollywood version of the 2006 movie Priceless, starring Amelie actress Audrey Tautou.Priceless centres on a young gold-digger who woos a bartender after falling under the impression that he is a millionaire.A source told Mumbai Mirror: "She gave lot of time and energy to this project."She had even thought of a few directors who...

Yana Gupta splits from Salman Khan?

Yana Gupta is said to have broken up with her boyfriend, Salman Khan.The divorced actress, who met Khan during the filming of TV show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, reportedly wants to focus on her career in Bollywood, The Times of India states.A source revealed: "Until the show was on, things were fine and their relationship was cruising, but once it ended it was difficult for them to maintain their relationship. Yana began her second stint with B-town, as...

Royal wedding official programme released online

The official programme for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding has been made available to download.Included in the programme is the full Order of Service which will be followed by the 1,900 guests at the ceremony in Westminster Abbey tomorrow morning. The front and back of the booklet are adorned with William and Middleton's respective family Coat of Arms. Among the details about the prayers, music and hymns which will be heard, it has been...

Shiney Ahuja on bail after rape conviction

Shiney Ahuja has been granted bail after being found guilty of the rape of his domestic assistant.The Bombay High Court granted bail to the Gangster actor almost a month after he was convicted of the charge and sentenced to seven years.Shrikant Shivade, Ahuja's lawyer, told The Times of India: "Shiney has been granted bail today on a cash bond of Rs.50,000 (£600)."The actor has also had travel restrictions placed on him, which ensure that he does...

Zokkomon (Movie Review)

Cast: Anupam Kher, Darsheel Safary, Manjari Phadnis Director: Satyajit BhatkalHeart-warming performances and noble intentions do not make great cinema. This one falls short of expectations, mainly because of the poor special-effects and the failure of the plot to take off. To imagine a film about a flying hero without convincing technique to make the flight of fancy believable, is to imagine a grounded aircraft waiting clearance on a foggy afternoon...

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Gwyneth Paltrow becomes face of Coach

Gwyneth Paltrow has been announced as the new face of Coach. The Country Strong actress will appear in international print advertisements for the handbag brand beginning this fall as part of its 70th anniversary celebration."I grew up in New York City and I've always thought of Coach as the quintessential New York brand," she said in a statement. "I'll never forget getting my first Coach bag."Womens Wear Daily reports that the outdoor ads - shot...

Royal wedding lookalikes hit London

Royal wedding fever continues to grip the globe as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton fast approaches. Two days before the world focuses its attentions on Westminster Abbey, 20 lookalikes from around Europe arrived in London for a competition organised by easyJet. After impressing a panel of judges in various challenges, including the perfect romantic proposal and waving like a royal, Simon Watkinson and Orsola Rossi eventually saw...

Barack Obama’s Birth Certificate Released

It has long been the object of all kinds of speculation, and finally today President Barack Obama's birth certificate was released.The Certificate of Live Birth from Hawaii confirms that Obama was indeed born at 7:24 pm on August 4th, 1961 in Honolulu, putting to rest the questions of his citizenship.White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer told press, "The president was struck by how this was crowding out the debate. It became an issue that...

I Am (Movie Review)

Starring Nandita Das, Purab Kohli, Juhi Chawla, Manisha Koirala, Sanjay Suri, Radhika Apte, Shernaz Patel, Anurag Kashyap, Rahul Bose, Arjun Mathur & Abhimanyu SinghHow and where does one begin to describe the infinite satisfaction of watching a film that emerges from the closet with some arresting and disturbing home-truths on what goes on when the lights are off ?Tiptoeing through the darkest corridors of the human heart director Onir in I...

Saif Ali Khan waiting for Kareena Kapoor?

Saif Ali Khan is reportedly waiting for Kareena Kapoor to set a time and a date for their wedding.The divorced actor is said to have already proposed to his long-term girlfriend and Kurbaan co-star.Speaking to The Times of India, a source said: "Saif is ready. Saif is waiting for Kareena to get ready. She has to [return] to him with the date and time!"According to the paper, a date for the big event will be announced after the release of their James...

Shah Rukh Khan casts Giselli Monteiro

Giselli Monteiro has completed her second Hindi film, the Shah Rukh Khan-produced Always Kabhi Kabhi.Khan, whose Red Chillies production house is producing the film, is reported to have specifically requested Monteiro for the part in the Roshan Abbas project, reports Hindustan Times."I didn't know about it in the beginning," Monteiro said. "When Roshan told me about it, I was very excited. After all, he is the real superstar."The Brazilian actress,...

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

'Poetry Man' singer Phoebe Snow dies, aged 58

Singer Phoebe Snow has died at age 58 after suffering complications from a 2010 brain haemorrhage.The musician, who was best known for the 1975 hit 'Poetry Man', passed away this morning in Edison, NJ, her rep Rick Miramontez confirmed to The AP.Achieving her most notable success in the 1970s, Snow collaborated with many of the era's most popular musicians, including Paul Simon and Jackson Browne.She was also a frequent musical guest in the early...

Daniel Radcliffe: 'No royal wedding fever'

Daniel Radcliffe has said that he wishes Prince William and Kate Middleton all the best, but admits that he hasn't been caught up in royal wedding fever yet.The Harry Potter star was asked for his thoughts on the impending nuptials on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. "You know, it seems to be a much bigger deal over here than it is at home, from what I'm gathering," he said. "From the friends I have spoken to, the thing they are most excited about is...

Katona: 'I'd get kicked out of royal wedding'

Kerry Katona has joked that she would be asked to leave Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding if she were to attend.The reality TV star was not invited to the ceremony on Friday and said that she would have been kicked out if she was.She told Now: "I'd love an invite to the wedding. But I'd probably get kicked out for trying to do the can-can in the middle of the dancefloor."The 30-year-old, who is dating property developer Dan Foden,...

Salman launches Ready music

MUMBAI: Salman Khan was adamant about not wanting to launch the music of his latest film Ready at a five star venue.Earlier there were reports saying that the actor wanted to gift bicycles to some of the key workers/or their children of Mumbai's Filmcity .Now there is a slight change in plan. Today, the actor will have the music launch of his film Ready at Filmcity with the cast, the crew and all the staff members of this Government of Maharashtra...

Obamas not invited to William-Kate wedding

London: The official guest list for the British royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was issued on Saturday, and it contained a mix of family and friends, as well as members of European royal families, and a few big name celebrities.One obvious omission was Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, who has been largely frozen out of the royal family following a series of gaffes and misdemeanours.The list is dominated by William...

Priyanka Chopra's costume 'catches fire'

Priyanka Chopra's costume is said to have caught fire while filming a religious scene for current project Agneepath.The actress was apparently uninjured by the incident, though the traditional Indian skirt she had been wearing was damaged, claims Mid Day.A production source confirmed: "[Chopra]'s lehenga caught fire from the diyas of aarti and got burnt at the edges. She noticed it quickly and wasn't hurt, but had to change her lehenga and wear a...

Aishwarya Rai praises Cannes actresses

Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan has praised fellow L'Oreal spokeswomen Sonam Kapoor and Freida Pinto for their appearances at Cannes this year.The actress will be marking ten years as the Indian ambassador for the make-up brand, The Times of India reports.Speaking to the paper, she said: "I am happy that with Sonam and Freida, both beautiful women, being invited to the festival this year, India will have a stronger presence, which is a clear sign of the growing...

Monday, April 25, 2011

Katie Price in "terrifying" car accident

Katie Price was involved in a car crash yesterday while on holiday with boyfriend Leandro Penna.The glamour model's accident occurred when two wild stallions, who were killed instantly, collided with Penna's Toyota jeep, which was written off.Speaking to The Mirror, Price - who is thought to have suffered cuts to her hands and whiplash - reflected: "It was absolutely terrifying. "It all happened in a flash and I have absolutely no idea how I wasn't...

Royal Wedding Guest List Unveiled

Less than a week away from the sure-to-be spectacular occasion, the official guest list from Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding has been released.As was expected, numerous celebrities adorn the rundown of lucky invitees, as musician Sir Elton John, soccer star David Beckham, director Guy Ritchie and singer Joss Stone will all be in attendance for the nuptials.With a long list of royals, dignitaries and Prince Williams' colleagues from...