Veena Malik shoots her first Bollywood film

MUMBAI: Pakistani actress Veena Malik was spotted, shooting for her maiden Bollywood project `Daal Me Kuch Kala Hai`, in Pune. Malik, who will share the screen space with actors Jackie Shroff and Shakti Kapoor in the film, will be seen in a double role in the movie.Veena, who hogged the limelight for accusing her ex-boyfriend and Pakistani cricketer Muhammad Asif of being a match fixer, also grabbed eyeballs when she appeared on reality show Bigg...

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BlackBerry launches new BBM Music service and takes on iTunes

Research In Motion's BlackBerry brand has launched BBM Music, its new streaming service that will go head-to-head with Apple's iTunes. BBM Music enables users to build a library of music to share with friends through the BBM messenger service, which has 45 million users worldwide. BlackBerry has agreed deals with the four major labels - Universal, Sony Music, Warner Music and EMI - to allow users to choose playlists of 50 favourite songs and share...

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Salman Khan is back in Bollywood after surgery

Salman Khan was spotted at the Sahar airport in the wee hours of Wednesday as he arrived from Dublin, where he was shooting.He was ekdum casually attired in track pants and floaters and appeared ekdum tired. Long flight, no?The actor has been away for over a month, initially for his medical treatment and later for his film shoot. Along with co-host Sanjay Dutt he will be launching Bigg Boss 5 today at Mehboob Studios. He begins shooting for the reality...

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Presenting The Most Wanted Sultry Models in Bollywood

Several Indian and international models gear up for a fierce reel pageant. Presenting the top contenders... Models, especially beauty pageant winners, have routinely been snapped up by filmmakers in Bollywood. But never have fashion's leggy beauties had it so good, with many of them actually bagging lead roles in big- budget films. However, whether or not they prove their mettle as well on the screen as they have on the runway only time will tell....

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Arnold Orders 3 Bronze Statues Of Himself!

The former governor of California has commissioned a series of statues of himself to remind the world how he looked in his muscle-bound prime.The 64-year-old has requested the creation of at least three larger-than-life bronze creations which will stand 8ft tall and weigh 580lbs.They will be based on a smaller sculpture created in 1980, the year Schwarzenegger won his seventh Mr Olympia title.The statues all depict him in a classic body-builder pose...

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Hollywood hottie Milla Jovovich wants Salman Khan

Salman Khan's popularity seems to have infected Hollywood too. Actress Milla Jovovich has not only seen the Bollyood star's "Bodyguard", she is also impressed with his sturdy looks and would love to work with him."I am really very convinced with the growing affinity of Indian audiences to action films. Recently I got an opportunity to view 'Bodyguard' of Salman Khan, and I am really amazed with his sturdiest look in the movie and the action scenes...

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Lata Mangeshkar honoured with Hridaynath award

Legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was today honoured with the first Hridaynath award for her contribution to Indian music at a function here this evening.Lata, who turned 82 today, was presented a cheque of Rs one lakh, a trophy and a shawl by megastar Amitabh Bachchan.The award has been instituted by Hridayesh Art, a city- based socio-cultural organisation.After receiving the award, the melody queen showered praise on her brother Hridaynath...

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Tussauds dolls ready to thrill Japanese fans

TOKYO: British-made life-size wax dolls of famous figures ranging from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to manga cartoon hero Astro Boy went on display in Tokyo Wednesday.“Madame Tussauds Tokyo”, which opens to the public on Friday, will enable fans to strike poses with their heartthrobs and global icons, organisers said in a press preview.The exhibit will have a total of 19 dolls, including Pitt and Jolie in evening gowns, American pop sensation Lady...

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'Heroine' Kareena's costumes worth Rs 1.2cr

How much does it take to look like a heroine? For Kareena Kapoor who will be seen in Madhur Bhandarkar's controversial film, it's going to take outfits worth 1.2 crore by designer Manish Malhotra.Every scene in the film will have four costume changes. "The film will have 130 costumes designed especially for her by ace designer Manish Malhotra. Kareena plays a diva at the prime of her career. Each scene will have at least four costume changes. Heroine...

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PARIS HILTON APPALLED BY INDIA'S POVERTY

Socialite Paris Hilton flew out of Mumbai early Tuesday saying she had an "eye opening" trip to "beautiful" India but was appalled by its poverty."India is beautiful but some parts are very poverty stricken... broke my heart to see babies sleeping on the streets. What are the most credible non-profit (charities) in India? After seeing what I've seen, I want to help make a difference," Paris tweeted before leaving the country. The heiress, who was...

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Paris Hilton hands out money to the poor in India

Paris Hilton gave away money to the less fortune during her trip to India this week.The socialite took part in a three-day tour of the country to promote her handbag collection and open a new department store.During her visit to Mumbai on Sunday, Hilton gave $100 (£64) to a woman who was standing on the side of the road with her two children, reports IBN.The World According to Paris star apparently continued to donate money to other needy Indians...

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Hazel Keech: 'I think Bollywood chose me'

Bodyguard star Hazel Keech has revealed that she had to force herself to choose between Bollywood and Hollywood.The actress, who makes her debut in the action film opposite Salman Khan, was born in the UK to an English father and an Indian mother from Mauritius.She told Mumbai Mirror: "Since I have grown up abroad, I was always in a dilemma between Bollywood and Hollywood. I used to watch a lot of Bollywood movies with my mum and my grandmother....

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Anil Kapoor's father dies, aged 84

Film producer Surinder Kapoor, the father of Anil Kapoor, died on Saturday following a cardiac arrest at the age of 84.The veteran filmmaker produced films including Woh Saat Din, Pukaar, Loafer and Judaai, and had assisted director K. Asif during the making of Mughal-e-Azam.Anees Bazmee, the director of Kapoor's home production No Entry, told IANS: "I'm at Surinderji's house right now. He had gone for a walk in the evening. He came back, drank a...

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Shane Warne to propose to Liz Hurley?

Shane Warne has decided to ask Liz Hurley to marry him, according to his friends.The 42-year-old former Australian cricketer, who first became romantically involved with Hurley late last year, has reportedly told friends that he will propose to the model and Gossip Girl actress by the end of this year. "Liz and Shane have a really happy, fun and secure relationship," one source close to Warne told The Mirror. "They are forever giggling. Shane absolutely...

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Michael Jackson doctor due in court in LA

LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray finally goes on trial Tuesday accused over the King of Pop's death two years ago, aged 50, from an overdose of a powerful drug.A jury of seven men and five women will be sworn in at Los Angeles' Superior Court to decide Murray's fate on involuntary manslaughter charges over the star's death on June 25, 2009.Murray, 58, faces up to four years in jail if convicted at the twice-delayed trial, expected...

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Scarlett Johansson: 'East African famine is an emergency'

Scarlett Johansson has met with Somali refugees during a recent visit to Kenya on behalf of Oxfam.Johansson said that she was shocked by the vast famine in the Horn of Africa and called on world leaders to take "extreme action" in order to stop the growing humanitarian crisis."The scale of poverty in Dadaab is overwhelming. I met countless women like Hawa, a local community leader, who lamented the seemingly endless struggle of the Somali people,...

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Kim Kardashian named most annoying celebrity

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has been named the 'Most Annoying Celebrity' in a new poll.Kardashian, 30, scored 29 percent of the readers' vote - two percent more than Charlie Sheen, thus beating Sheen and Jersey Shore regular Snooki to land at the top of the new Parade list, which makes up part of the publication's Pop Culture Poll.Lindsay Lohan and Donald Trump also made into the list, Contactmusic reported.In other related surveys, Mariah Carey...

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Speedy Singhs (Movie Review)

A star is almost born. Debutant Vinay Virmani has a natural charm and an easygoing bonhomie to his personality that goes a long way in furnishing speed to Speedy Singh. Regrettably there are too many potholes and roadblocks in the narration leading to a kind of plot that doffs its heart at all the films on the spirit of sportsmanship and the parental opposition that it faces. Though this is a story applicable to numerous second and third-generation...

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James Bond's India journey scrapped

James Bond is no longer coming to India. Despite a green signal from the Indian railways ministry, plans to shoot a few action sequences for the British super spy film have been shelved. "The production company, India Take One Productions, have communicated to the railway ministry that they are not shooting the next Bond film in India, and that they are looking at other places," sources from the railway ministry confirmed to."The production company...

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'Lion King' box office champ for 2nd week

LOS ANGELES: Disney's redux of "The Lion King" was crowned box office winner for a second straight week, with an estimated haul of $22.1 million, industry analysts said Sunday.Disney's new 3D version of the classic animated film now has a two-week domestic take of $61.7 million, box office tracker Exhibitor Relations said.Brad Pitt baseball drama "Moneyball" about a Major League team vying for glory despite its puny purse, came in second place with...

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Ra.One rides YouTube wave

Producers Red Chillies Entertainment launched a custom-built movie channel on online video platform YouTube for Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming superhero film Ra.One.The channel will also host games including the first social game from India. Goodies include contests where participants can create Ra.One promos from clips, music and dialogues of the film.Mr Rajan Anandan, MD, and Vice-President - Sales and Operations, Google India, said, “In the last few...

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Mausam collects Rs 410 million in opening weekend

MUMBAI: Integrated film studio, Eros International Media, said Monday Mausam has grossed Rs 410 million in its opening weekend.Released on 23 September, the film has collected Rs 335 million in India (net collection is Rs 235 million) and Rs 750 million overseas.Starring Shahid Kapur and Sonam Kapoor, Mausam released across 2,000-plus screens worldwide with a combination of prints and digital screens. Co-funded by partners Vistaar Religare Film Fund,...

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Jonty Rhodes an inmate in `Bigg Boss 5` house?

Mumbai: For all those diehard fans of Jonty Rhodes, here’s a piece of good news! Buzz has it that the former South African cricketer might be one of the inmates in the house of `Bigg Boss 5`.The flamboyant cricketer, who is still worshipped as “the finest fielder cricket has ever produced”, is currently in India and is busy touring with the Mumbai Indians’ side for the ongoing Champions League. Talking to a daily, Jonty gave a hint and said, “I have...

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Jagjit Singh still under observation

MUMBAI: Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh is still in a critical state, doctors from Lilavati Hospital in Bandra said on Sunday. However, sources claimed that he is showing signs of improvement. After suffering from a brain hemorrhage on Friday and undergoing two emergency surgeries, the Singh has been kept under observation. He is still on ventilator, say hospital authorities.Following a rupture in the blood vessel in the skull, the 70-year-old, had been...

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Nepal fashionistas woo the West

KATHMANDU: While the eyes of the style world were on London's autumn fashion week, another couture event was taking place on the other side of the world -- in the Himalayas.At Nepal Fashion Week the models sashayed down the catwalk in a mix of Western and ethnic apparel, contrasting classic with kitsch in a cornucopia of sassy cocktail dresses, flowing silk gowns, kaftans, kurti blouses, shalwars, sequins and ruffles.Dozens of young designers displayed...

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'Moneyball' scores a home run

This is something that American men are never supposed to admit, but here goes -- I don't care about sports. I never followed a team, I've never cared who won the Super Bowl or the World Series, and I can count on one hand the number of games I've watched from start to finish on television.So it's really saying something that I was riveted by "Moneyball." And yes, it's set in the world of pro baseball, exploring how Oakland A's manager Billy Beane...

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Manisha Koirala wants to live alone

A few months ago, the grapevine was abuzz with rumours of Manisha Koirala's marriage being on the rocks.That she was heading back to Mumbai, as she could not adjust to the life of domesticity with her businessman husband Samrat Dahal.She, however, confirms, "I am very much in Nepal. But I will not talk about my personal life. At the moment, all my friends know I need to be left alone. I don't need to give explanations about what's going on in my...

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'Killer' thriller not so thrilling

LOS ANGELES: A routine action thriller which occasionally hints that at some point in its road to the big screen it may have aspired to be more, "Killer Elite" centers on Danny (Jason Statham), a highly skilled, international paid assassin.Early in the movie, he yanks open the door of a car containing a powerbroker target and, to his horror, realizes that a young child is sitting alongside his intended quarry. This is the straw that brakes Danny....

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Amitabh Bachchan suffers minor chest injury

Amitabh Bachchan has said that he suffered a minor chest injury during an action sequence on the set of Ram Gopal Varma's Department.Just a few days ago, son Abhishek Bachchan was also injured while filming a chase sequence in Jaipur for Bol Bachchan.The elder actor wrote on Twitter: "A minor incident on set during semi action sequence. Got hit on chest rib cage, some damage inside, pain on breathing, bearable! (sic)"Guess its the season for injury....

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Jagjit Singh suffers brain haemorrhage

MUMBAI: Noted ghazal singer Jagjit Singh is critical and in the intensive care unit of Lilavati Hospital, Bandra. Informed sources told TOI on Friday evening that Singh, who is on a ventilator, underwent an emergency surgery after he developed a hemorrhage or clot in the brain. Singh, who is one of India's most popular ghazal singers and a music composer, was scheduled to perform along with Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali at Shanmukhananda Hall,...

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Fergie's Frisky Wax Replica Unveiling

Receiving the honor of having a replica crafted in her likeness, Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson attended a ceremony to unveil her new wax double at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Las Vegas on Thursday night (September 22).The Black Eyed Peas frontwoman took to The Venetian venue while playfully posing with her wax figure alongside her mother Terri, father Pat and sister Dana.Getting caught up in the fun-filled festivities, Fergie at one point grabbed...

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A secret wedding for Sandra Bullock?‎

Sandra Bullock is reportedly considering a secret low-key wedding with beau Ryan Reynolds following a successful vacation in Wyoming.Bullock, 47, is believed to have discussed the idea of marriage with Reynolds, 34, after he bonded with her 20-month-old son Louis.Reynolds split from actress Scarlett Johansson after two years of marriage in December 2010.“Ryan told her he was ready to tie the knot whenever she wants. And after seeing how quickly she’s...

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What Paris wants, Paris gets - Sneak peek into her 3-day itinerary

Image via WikipediaFrom pink walls to special organic desserts, the American socialite gears up for a super-indulgent weekend in MumbaiWith just a day to go before Paris Hilton descends on Mumbai, here's a sneak peak of her extravagant three-day stay in the city.America's most talked-about socialite can be rest assured she will be as pampered as possible.Juhu's J W Marriott, surprisingly chosen by the Hilton heiress over her own chain of hotels in...

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