Aishwarya Rai pregnancy sparks clauses?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's pregnancy is reportedly making more filmmakers consider "no pregnancy" clauses in their contracts.The actress's announcement has meant that the shooting of Heroine is indefinitely on hold.Murder 2 producer Mahesh Bhatt told Mumbai Mirror: "When the leading lady has to provide the glamour quotient and she [then becomes] another entity completely in the eyes of the consumer - from a desirable diva to a new mother - [it] serves...

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Madonna 'to open Malawi orphan care centre'

Madonna has revealed plans to open an orphanage in Malawi. The '4 Minutes' singer, who adopted son David and daughter Mercy from the impoverished South African country, explained her charitable goals in an interview for Ovation's new series American Revolutionaries: The Hitmakers.Madonna explained: "My short term goals are to build an orphan care centre that will service and reach at least 1,000 children and I'm also actively involved in funding...

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Lindsay Lohan ends home detention after 35 days

LOS ANGELES: Actress Lindsay Lohan was released from home detention on Wednesday after spending 35 days at her Los Angeles apartment for stealing a gold necklace, authorities said.A private company that handles monitoring equipment for home detention inmates removed the electronic ankle bracelet from the "Mean Girls" star on Wednesday morning, said Steve Whitmore, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Department.Lohan was sentenced in May to 120 days in...

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Transformers: dark of the moon makes box office debut

NEW YORK: The third installment in the Transformers series “dark of the moon” is being released today. The movie will be released in both 2D and 3D formats. "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is set to hit theaters across the US on June 29. The move showcases a mysterious event from Earth's past which erupts into the present day; it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us....

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Veena Malik to do an item number

MUMBAI: She became a household name in India with her controversial stint on the fourth season of reality show 'Bigg Boss' and now actress Veena Malik is about to sizzle in a Bollywood's item number.The 32-year-old actress will be seen in an item number in Bobby Sheikh directed film 'Phir Mulakat Ho Na Ho'. This is Sheikh's first venture as a film director. He has been the assistant director in films like 'Rann' and 'Rang De Basanti'. With songs...

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Actress Nargis granted bail in obscenity case

Photo Credit : stop.pkPakistani Actress Nargis has been granted bail in the obscenity case against her, Geo News reported Wednesday.The case was registered against the actress one week ago in the Gulberg police station. The actress has been granted interim-bail by the court earlier and on Wednesday was presented in the court of an Additional Sessions Judge. The court granted bail to the actress and ordered that she should provide a bond of Rs 50...

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Bollywood films are a lot of fun,"Hilary Swank"

Hilary Swank has spoken out in praise of Bollywood as a chief guest at the International Indian Film Academy Awards.The Oscar-winning star had been invited by Anil Kapoor to attend the event in Toronto, DNA reports.Swank announced: "Both India and Toronto have a special place in my heart. I am too happy to be here. I just love the films that you guys make and that's the reason why I wanted to be a part of this function. It's a kind of a new experience...

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Pamela Anderson 'sued for $22.5m by ex-boyfriend for condos loss'

Pamela Anderson and ex-boyfriend Laurence Hallier are engaged in a legal battle over a Las Vegas condominium endorsement.The former Baywatch actress reportedly signed a deal in 2006 to make a series of promotional appearances for Hallier's Panorama Towers high-rise luxury homes in exchange for a condominium of her own.Anderson eventually filed a $1m (£624,883) suit against her former lover, claiming that Hallier was unable to secure her a dwelling...

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She Dreams to Be Real Princess

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has revealed that she is holding out to marry Prince Harry.The Transformers: Dark of the Moon star confessed that she harbours a crush on the younger royal in an interview on Live With Regis & Kelly."I'm waiting for my proposal," said Huntington-Whiteley. "I keep writing and we'll see what happens. He's so handsome… Come on Harry."The actress recently revealed that Transformers director Michael Bay demands people bring...

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Katrina denies grand birthday bash rumours

MUMBAI: Katrina Kaif, who will turn 27 on July 16, has not been celebrating her birthday since the past three years and has denied throwing any birthday party this time as well.After all, the last birthday bash only resulted in some bitter memories for the actress, when her ex-beau Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan got into a never-ending rift.When Kat was asked about her plans of throwing a grand bash and inviting all those who has made a difference...

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Beyonce serenades Glastonbury to a close

GLASTONBURY: US soul diva Beyonce on Sunday brought Britain's Glastonbury festival to a flamboyant finale with a greatest hits and covers set before of 100,000 sun-baked revellers.The Bootylicious singer, whose husband Jay Z played a famous set at the 2008 festival, performed her solo repertoire, hits from her time as a member of Destiny's Child and an eclectic mix of cover versions.The crowd helped the superstar through "Say my Name", "Survivor"...

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Madonna in Comic Book

Madonna will soon star on the pages of a comic book.The star will have her life story told in 32 pages by Bluewater Productions Inc., the latest celebrity to be part of its semi-regular line of "Female Force" comics."Our goal is to show the little-known events and influences that resulted in Madonna becoming the phenomenon she remains to this day, more than a quarter-century after she burst upon the scene," said Jason Schultz, Bluewater's executive...

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Coco Is a Shoe Freak

Photo Credit : socialitelife.comIt's a well-known fact that Ice-T's wife Coco has a thing for shoes.But just how much of a thing, we had no idea! In this sneak peak from Sunday's episode of Ice Loves Coco, the platinum blond internet phenomenon is seen recording a dance number called "Shoe Freak" (produced by Kenny Dope and Coco's own rapper hubby, natch).At one point in her breathless recitation of the designers that really get her adrenalin pumping,...

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Beyonce serenades Glastonbury to a close

GLASTONBURY: US soul diva Beyonce on Sunday brought Britain's Glastonbury festival to a flamboyant finale with a greatest hits and covers set before of 100,000 sun-baked revellers.The Bootylicious singer, whose husband Jay Z played a famous set at the 2008 festival, performed her solo repertoire, hits from her time as a member of Destiny's Child and an eclectic mix of cover versions.The crowd helped the superstar through "Say my Name", "Survivor"...

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Jackson 'Thriller' jacket sells for $1.8 million

LOS ANGELES: The red and black leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson in his ‘Thriller’ video has been sold for $1.8 million, a day after the second anniversary of the pop icon's death.The jacket, which fetched several times its estimate of between $200,000 and $400,000, has "Love Michael Jackson" written on the sleeve, and a dedication in the lining to his long-time costume designers, to whom he gave it.No details were disclosed about the buyer,...

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‘Bol’ continues to receive overwhelming response

LAHORE: The latest presentation of Geo Films ‘Bol’ has received tremendous response from the audiences and most of the cinema houses displayed house full boards at the third day of release.Shoiab Mansoor’s ‘Bol’ starring pop-icon Atif Aslam finally hit the big screens across the city on Friday and the third day witnessed even a bigger crowd trying to get the tickets. The movie expects a bumper business this season across the country due to its unusual...

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Double Dhamaal (Movie Review)

Some things never change. Like Indra Kumar's style of storytelling. From "Dil" in 1990 to "Double Dhamaal" now, the fun never stops…that is, if fun is what you derive out of overgrown boys played by actors ranging from 20 to 50 who repeatedly get hit in their testicles. Ouch!Balls are walls that the script scales to achieve a lowbrow calibre of hectic humour. This slapstick comedy never escapes the ouch pouch. Cocooned in a juvenile comic mood that...

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Jennifer Aniston reveals new tattoo honouring late dog

Jennifer Aniston has joined the ranks of the inked by getting a tattoo. The “Horrible Bosses” star strolled through New York City in sandals on Friday, revealing a tattoo on the inside of her right foot that has a special significance. The tattoo reads, “Norman,” in memory of her beloved Welsh corgi/terrier mix who passed away in May at the age of 15, a rep for the actress told People. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Jennifer appeared...

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Asin Thottumkal’s ‘no bikini’ clause

While her peers are donning bold avatars onscreen, south Indian actress Asin has said no to wearing bikini on-screen, Zee News reported. Call it being conservative, but Asin has made it clear to the makers of ‘Housefull’ that she will not be wearing a bikini in the sequel of the film. The first part of the hit film had Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone and Jiah Khan donning the sexy swimsuit for a song. The sequel will star Asin and Sri Lankan beauty...

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IIFA awards 2011 winners: 'Dabangg' bags six awards

TORONTO: Salman Khan starrer Dabangg ", last year's biggest hit, bagged six awards, including best female debut for Sonakshi Sinha , at the glittering 12th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards here Saturday night. Ranvir Singh won the award for best debut male award for his role in "Band Baaja Baaraat". Accepting the award from veteran actor couple Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, the young actor said: "It is special to me as the award is...

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New Harry Potter website and e-books unveiled

Harry Potter creater JK Rowling Thursday unveiled an interactive website featuring new material about the boy wizard's world, while his adventures will also now be sold as e-books for the first time.The multi-million-selling British author made the announcement at a press conference in London after days of fevered speculation about her new project, which had been shrouded in secrecy and rumour.The free website, www.pottermore.com, will go live from...

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Pippa to get 95,000 pound bomb-proof car

Pippa Middleton, sister of Kate, will get an armoured car with bullet-proof windows as a gift from her parents who are worried about her safety.The Middletons fear that ever since the royal wedding of her sister Kate with Prince William, when 27-year-old Pippa's rear grabbed worldwide attention, she has become vulnerable to attack from obsessed fans, The Sun reported.Pippa's parents - Michael, 61, and Carole, 55 - are now looking at a 95,000-pound...

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Paula the Octopus in action for women's World Cup

During last year's World Cup in South Africa, Paul the Octopus shot to fame for his accurate match predictions, so for the women's competition starting in Germany on Sunday, step forward ... Paula.The tentacled tipster was put through her paces on Friday in Konstanz in southern Germany, but made the shock choice that Canada will win Sunday's opening match against the hosts in Berlin.The octopus, whose gender is actually unknown, had to choose between...

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Michael Jackson, "Fans celebrate second death anniversary "

Today marks the second death anniversary of legendary pop singer Michael Joseph Jackson, widely known as the ‘The King of Pop’. The stars demise on 25 June, 2009 due to cardiac arrest, shocked fans all over the world. Today the legendary pop star lives on through his music and fans remember him by holding tributes and vigils across the globe.Hometown Gary Indiana will remember the star by holding a ‘Tribute to Michael’ where performers, vendors and...

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Fans to miss Shahrukh, Ash performance in IIFA

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s fans are likely to get disappointed as buzz is in the air that he may not perform at the IIFA Awards, due to his knee problem.Fans are eagerly waiting for the superstar who was supposed to perform at the stage of the prestigious IIFA Awards after 7 years.Shah Rukh Khan has posted a tweet stating that he is in hospital getting his knee tapped up. He is feeling awful as he is not fully fit for performing at the IIFA.But he...

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Aamir turns into item boy for Delhi Belly

MUMBAI: Producer-actor Aamir Khan, who has performed an item number titled I Hate You for his latest home production Delhi Belly, says it's time for "item boys" to rock Bollywood.I want to become the number one item boy," Aamir told reporters here after unveiling the first look of the song on Wednesday. Aamir, who will be seen in a retro look, aping veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty as 'Disco Fighter' in the much anticipated item number, says he is...

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Courtney Love home damaged by small fire

A New York City townhouse owned by rocker Courtney Love was damaged in a small fire.The blaze reportedly erupted in Love's fourth floor bedroom in the late hours of Thursday evening, a Fire Department rep told The New York Times.Love discovered the fire and alerted authorities, before attempting to quell the flames herself. As a result, she suffered minor burns on one of her hands.Firefighters arrived soon after receiving a distress call, but by...

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Plastic surgery is obvious, "Julianne Moore"

Julianne Moore has insisted that she has no plans to undergo cosmetic surgery. The Kids Are All Right actress revealed that she does not believe such procedures actually reverse the aging process and confessed that she prefers to age naturally and let nature take its course. "My feeling is live and let live. Some of those procedures that make you look younger, I don't know that they really made anybody look younger," Moore explained in a new interview with Health. "I think most of the time they make you look like you've had something done to your...

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Geo’s bold and beautiful ‘Bol’ premieres in Lahore

LAHORE: In a similar vein as when Napoleon Bonaparte said, ‘give me good mothers and I’ll give you a good nation’, Shoaib Mansoor has proved true through “Bol” his own version of this saying, ‘give me a good script and good cast and I’ll give you a great movie’.Proving to be the biggest event of the year, the premiere of “Bol” was a festival of stars, glitz, glamour and epic achievement at the Cinestar Thursday. Notables from not just the film and...

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Lindsay Lohan due in court for failing alcohol test

LOS ANGELES: Troubled US starlet Lindsay Lohan is due back in court Thursday for breaching probation after failing an alcohol test while already on home detention, officials and reports said.A court hearing will determine if Lohan, currently serving 35 days of home custody with an electronic ankle bracelet, breached the terms of her probation for a 2007 drunk driving incident, the LA District Attorney's office said.DA office spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons...

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Kate Winslet and Jennifer Lopez nominated for Hollywood stars

LOS ANGELES: Kate Winslet and Jennifer Lopez are among nominees announced to get their star on Hollywood's storied Walk of Fame next year.Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson and Malcolm McDowell can also get their names on the Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk in 2012, while actor Richard Burton along with soul legend Barry White will get posthumous stars."The committee has selected a fabulous slate of stars to add sparkle and luster to the Hollywood...

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Jackson voted greatest singer of all time

LOS ANGELES: Late singer Michael Jackson has been voted the greatest singer of all time in a new poll. Fans have honoured him by making him top the list of the Greatest Singer Of All Time in a poll conducted by Nme.com. The King of Pop died June 25, 2009, after suffering a cardiac arrest following an overdose of anaesthetic Propofol. Queen frontman Freddie Mercury came second, while Elvis Presley placed third. Guns N' Roses star Axl Rose came in...

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'Cars 2' is a clunker

Pixar's track record has been close to impeccable for turning out intelligent, emotionally rich, beautifully detailed animated films, with plenty of humor and heart to appeal to movie lovers of all ages.But the weak link in the chain, at least from a narrative standpoint, has always been 2006's "Cars," with its two-dimensional talking autos and hokey, borrowed tale of small-town life.Sure, it was bright and zippy, which was enough to appeal to the...

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Tom Cruise's singing will surprise, says Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin has described Tom Cruise's vocal performance in the big-screen musical Rock of Ages as "intergalactic".Baldwin, whose brother Alec will portray Dennis Dupree in the Broadway adaptation, said that audiences will be pleasantly surprised by Cruise's singing voice when the film is released next year."The word behind the scenes is 'intergalactic'," Baldwin told People yesterday."He covered a song by a particular band, and the feedback...

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Bridesmaids (Movie Review)

If the title hints at a frilly chick flick about love and forever, then the opening two minutes of Bridesmaids quickly and very wittily knocks aside those expectations. Kristen Wiig (the virginal Ruth Buggs in Paul) is thrashed about the bedroom by Mad Men's John Hamm wearing little but a weary expression. That turns to despondency as she's shown the door and ends up riding it like a carousel horse because she doesn't want to bother him with showing...

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Shilpa Shetty food chain to close down?

Shilpa Shetty's former restaurant business is reportedly in financial trouble.The company, which took over the already troubled Bombay Bicycle Club chain, has filed for bankruptcy, according to The Times of India."When Shilpa invested a huge sum in the group, the prospects seemed brighter," a source told the paper.They added: "Apart from not-so-positive reviews from the press, the establishment has also had to deal with monetary issues like debts...

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Raveena Tandon praises Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Raveena Tandon has revealed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has wanted children for a long time.News broke that the former Miss World and her husband Abhishek Bachchan are expecting a child when the couple were congratulated by his father Amitabh in a tweet.Tandon tweeted from her own account: "I remember, she and me together on flights, going for concerts, chatting, long hrs (sic) away, then too she dreamed of a happy settled family life."She added...

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Celebrities Expecting in 2011

Babies bring such joy to the world and welcoming babies can be an exciting time for many people. In 2011, many celebrities will welcome new bundles of joy. Some are more private preferring to keep the details to themselves. So good luck finding out the due date or gender, while others are happy to share as many details that are available. Whether they choose to share details or not, bringing a new life into this world is always a cause for celebration.Victoria...

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IIFA festival to host premieres, special screenings

The Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend has announced a range of premieres, special screenings and previews of upcoming Bollywood films.The Toronto-based event is also expected to attract a large number of Hindi film celebrities and performers."With a number of film briefings taking place, the media will be privy to sneak previews of some highly anticipated films including upcoming flicks Love Breakup Zindagi, Aazaan, Politics of Love and Tell Me O Khuda,"...

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Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan is pregnant

Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan is pregnant with her first child in her marriage to fellow actor Abhishek Bachchan, it has been revealed.Amitabh Bachchan, her father-in-law, delivered the news to followers on Twitter, dispelling months of rumours.He tweeted: "T 410 -NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED !!!"The couple have been married for four years, but have persistently batted away rumours...

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I still can't drive,"Robbie Williams"

Robbie Williams has said that he regrets the fact he has never learnt to drive a car.The Take That singer made the comments during an interview about his promotional track 'Collision of Worlds' for the Disney Pixar sequel Cars 2."I don't have a driver's licence," Williams admitted, when asked the type of car he drives."In London you just don't drive because the traffic is terrible so you get cabs to go everywhere," Williams explained. "Which has...

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Paris Hilton, Cy Waits confirm split

Paris Hilton and Cy Waits have appealed for privacy following confirmation of their break-up.Hilton's representative Dawn Miller verified recent press reports in a statement to People."I can confirm that Paris Hilton and Cy Waits have ended their relationship," Miller told the publication."It was a joint and amicable decision. They both have respect and care for one another and ask for you to please respect their privacy."Hilton and nightclub owner...

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I'm cool aunt to Michael's kids, "Janet Jackson"

Janet Jackson has revealed that she is often referred to as the "cool aunt" by her nieces and nephews. The 'Make Me' singer told Closer that she has a good relationship with her family, particularly the late Michael's kids Prince, Paris and Blanket. "'We are a very close family. I love them all very much," Jackson explained. "A lot of my nieces and nephews come to me when they need someone to talk to. I've been told I'm the cool aunt!'The For Coloured...

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Mallika Sherawat's 'Double Dhaamal' bikini scene cut

Mallika Sherawat's extended bathing sequence in the upcoming comedy Double Dhaamal has been cut by its producers.The Hisss actress is upset about the decision to shorten the scenes, The Times of India claims."We haven't entirely removed Mallika's bikini scene. But we've voluntarily diluted it. Earlier it was an elaborate bathing sequence. But, now it is just a passing shot," producer Ash Thakeria told the paper.He added: "We don't want Double Dhamaal...

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Amy Winehouse European Tour

Amy Winehouse has axed the remaining dates on her scheduled summer tour of Europe following a disastrous comeback performance in Serbia over weekend, during which the five-time Grammy winner was booed and jeered as she wandered around stage in a drunken stupor.She initially pulled out of two festival shows, but decided to axe all dates and focus on conquering her ongoing addiction to drugs and alcohol, her rep says. Amy, 27, has had a long battle...

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Lyricist Khawaja Pervaiz is no more

Seasoned Lyricist Khawaja Pervaiz, the creator of more than 15,000 ever-green songs in Urdu as well Punjabi languages, passed away after protracted illness at the Mayo Hospital here on Monday.The lyricist par-excellence, 78, was a chronic diabetic and suffered from asthmatic complication. He was admitted to the Mayo hospital last week with the symptoms of low- sugar where he breath his last this morning.Khawaja Ghulam Mohyuddin (pen-name Pervaiz),...

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