Hrithik's red-hot new girl,"Esha Gupta"

It seems like searching for Hrithik's leading lady in Krrish 2 has become a game of musical chairs that will not end. A role which has some grey shades to it had been offered to Kangna Ranaut and Sonakshi Sonakshi at first but both of them refused to be part of the film.Eventually, Chitrangda Singh accepted it only to walk out suddenly citing date problems (read tiff with the Roshans). And finally, when we heard the news of Jacqueline Fernandez pairing...

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Spielberg confirms 'Jurassic Park 4'

Hollywood director Steven Spielberg has confirmed that he is working on the fourth instalment of "Jurassic Park" and that the sequel will be an improvement from the last one, which was released in 2001. "The screenplay is being written right now by Mark Protosevich. I'm hoping that will come out in the next couple of years. We have a good story. We have a better story for IV than we had for III, " contactmusic. com quoted the 64-year-old as saying....

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Rakhi seeks Anna Hazare's help for her 'Choos Le' song

When Rakhi Sawant is angry, not many in the country can have the guts to stop her! The latest to face the ire of Bollywood’s biggest firecracker, is none other than the Censor Board, for having bleeped out the words ‘Choos Le’ (suck) from her song ‘Jawani Ki Bank Loot Le’ in her upcoming film Loot. Rakhi insists that though the words could be controversial in nature when singled out, in her song, they have been used aptly and with the right connotations,...

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Celebrities: Caught on camera

With every appearance watched and noted, celebrities have to live their lives appearing at their best — both physically and morally — or they risk a backlash as adulation turns to demonisation. However, more often are the times when standards slip and some surprising behaviour comes through.One such case risking the wrath of his fans is Omar Sharif. The 79-year-old veteran actor was caught on video apparently slapping a persistant fan at an awards...

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'The Adventures of Tintin' gets mixed reviews overseas

LOS ANGELES: "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn," Steven Spielberg's 3-D take on Georges Remi's treasured comic books, is already a hit overseas with audiences. But what about the critics?Overseas opinionators vary wildly in their assessments, with some heaping on the praise and one British critic reacting violently against it.In Belgium, where the comic books originated, the newspaper Le Soir, takes a positive view of the film...

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Kareena Kapoor’s wax statue unveiled

LONDON: Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor finally came face to face with her brand new wax figure at Madame Tussauds Blackpool on Thursday, October 27th.The unveiling marked the launch of the attraction’s all new Bollywood exhibition, which will be at Madame Tussauds until January 2012.The look of her wax statue, which was widely discussed in the industry and amongst fans, is from the popular song ‘Mauja Mauja’ from Jab We Met, a film that changed...

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Tell Me O Kkhuda is a dull fare (Movie Review)

The story of Tell Me O Kkhuda, revolving around a girl, who upon discovering she was an orphan goes in search of her parents, immediately reminds you of the Hollywood film, Mamma Mia. In Mamma Mia, however, the central character (played by Amanda Seyfried) is only looking for her father while her mother (Meryl Streep) is by her side. There are three candidates as the potential papa in the Hollywood flick, and there are three potential fathers in...

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Ra.One makes highest ever Diwali collections

While all movie buffs were anticipating the release of SRK’s Ra.One & been dying to know the shape of its fate, there are mixed views about how the movie has actually faired.Released on 26th October, worldwide, on the auspicious day of Diwali celebrations, we barely expected unbeatable numbers due to the generic festive mood. However, Shah Rukh Khan's Ra.One did surprise the people when the official numbers came out. So, the film grossed Rs....

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Lady Gaga surprises India with tricolour hairdo

Simple yet elegant - Lady Gaga chose to leave her bizarre dressing style back home for her first formal appearance here Friday. She wore a one-shoulder gown by an Indian designer, added the desi twist with a tricolour hairdo, and greeted the audience with a confident "Namaste"."Namaste everyone! I am so glad to be here. I could never even imagine that I would get to come to India and perform and meet my new, amazing fans that are here in India. So...

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Shah Rukh Khan 'to interview Lady GaGa in India'

Actor Shah Rukh Khan will interview Lady GaGa during her visit to India this weekend.The Hindustan Times reports that the two stars will meet for an exclusive face-to-face interview at Arjun Rampal's Delhi nightclub Lap on October 30. Keith Alphonso, business head of UTV Bindass, said: "For the longest time we have felt that Lady GaGa personified the spirit of our channel and her trip to India to perform live during the F1 grand finale gave us an...

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Lady GaGa: 'I love Bollywood'

Lady GaGa has arrived in Delhi for a three day tour of India.The singer will perform after the Formula One Indian Grand Prix, which is taking place in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking to NDTV, the Born This Way singer said: "Thank you so much for having me. I'm so excited to be here. India is so beautiful and even more beautiful are the people. I am so excited to be here and I feel so welcome. Thank you."When asked about her rumoured collaboration with Shah...

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Sir Jimmy Savile dies, aged 84

Sir Jimmy Savile has died at his home at the age of 84.The DJ and TV presenter, most famous for his show Jim'll Fix It, was just two days away from his 85th birthday.Police were called to his address in Roundhay, Leeds at 12.10pm, where they discovered his body. His death is not being treated as suspicious.Last month, it was reported that Sir Jimmy had been taken to Leeds General Infirmary after suffering a bout of pneumonia. It is as yet unknown...

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James Cameron unveils scenes from Titanic 3D

Hollywood director James Cameron has unveiled an 18-minute footage from his new 3D version of the 1997 mega-blockbuster hit 'Titanic'.The new version of the Oscar-winning film will arrive in theaters on April 6 next year, said the Hollywood Reporter.Eight scenes were screened so far, including footage of Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater's (Kate Winslet) encounter on the Titantic's grand stairwell, their kiss on the bow of the...

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Shah Rukh Khan to collaborate with Lady GaGa?

Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly still keen on working with Lady GaGa despite failures to co-ordinate schedules for recording a Ra.One track.The science fiction superhero film features music from Grammy nominee Akon, as well as cameos from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinkanth.A source told The Times of India: "Either Shah Rukh was busy with the post-production of RA.One or Lady GaGa's dates couldn't be worked out."The song couldn't be shot for the film, although...

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Lady GaGa's Delhi concert sold out

Bollywood star Arjun Rampal has said that all tickets for Lady GaGa's concert in Delhi are sold out.The Ra.One actor is hosting the Indian Grand Prix F1 after-party event on Sunday, Mid-Day reports."The maximum capacity for the party is 1,000, and GaGa's show is completely sold out," said the former model.Lady GaGa has already arrived in India ahead of her first concert in the country."I am finally here + what a dream come true. Performing at Formula...

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Egyptian actor Omar Sharif slaps fan

DOHA: Egyptian veteran actor Omar Sharif lost his temper at a film festival in Qatar and angrily slapped her fan right on the red carpet.Sharif was at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival for a screening of one of his movies ... when a woman approached him on the red carpet ... and tried to take a picture with the 79-year-old actor.Sharif -- who was nominated for an Oscar in 1962 for his role in "Lawrence of Arabia" -- lashed out in Arabic ... telling...

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Justin Timberlake goes rogue for "In Time"

LOS ANGELES: Justin Timberlake may be riding a new wave of movie stardom as his new film, "In Time," sees its release in theaters on Friday, but the singer-dancer-actor still thinks he's an ordinary man. Timberlake takes the lead role in the sci-fi, action thriller in which director Andrew Niccol takes audiences into a world where time has become the monetary currency. "I found it (the movie) to be very provocative and it made me ask a lot of questions...

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Ra One breaks single day box office record

MUMBAI: After failing to break the opening day box office record, Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Ra One’ has managed to make history by breaking the record for highest ticket sales in one day. In India alone the movie took in Rs23 million on the second day of its release. ‘Ra One’ which had the largest release of any movie to date can be seen in 5,000 theatres across the world and is the most expensive India movie in history. The movie fell short of breaking Salman...

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Indian models out of fashion overseas

NEW DELHI - For top Indian model Apoorva Vishwanathan, the difference between success on the catwalks of her own country and an international modelling career can be measured in inches - two of them.”I wish I had endless legs. I could be cat-walking with the Heidi Klums of the world,” said the Bangalore-based Vishwanathan who stands five feet nine inches in her bare feet. “But you’ve got to be at least 5’11” for any international fashion house to...

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Prince Harry Spends A Night With Waitress

England’s Prince Harry apparently spent a night wioth a cocktail waitress in the US.Harry is three weeks into an advanced weapons training course in California, apparently invited brunette Jessica Donaldson to his hotel room after a late-night drinking session.According to staff at the Marriott hotel in Solano Beach, near San Diego, the pretty 26-year-old wasn’t seen leaving until 10.30am the next day.Despite insisting that it ‘must have been some...

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People think I am gay: Clarkson

Singer Kelly Clarkson finds it tough to return home and meet friends and family in her native Texas because people there think that she is a gay.For the 29-year-old, it is hard to find a boyfriend because of her busy career, but friends back home don't understand the fact and ask questions about her sexuality."I'm from a small town, so everyone's, like, married with children, having children or about to have children, so it's a little hard when you...

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Actor Ronit Roy Arrested

Actor Ronit Roy was arrested here Thursday after his car rammed into another car injuring three of its four occupants, including a woman who is in critical condition. A court later granted him bail.The incident occurred on the Link Road near Amboliin the Andheri West suburb around 6.30 a.m. The other car was thrown off the road and overturned. The 42-year-old actor was driving his Mercedes at a high speed when he rammed into the oncoming car in which...

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Hot Esha Gupta to endorse international swimwear line?

If all goes well, popular model Esha Gupta, who will make her acting debut with "Jannat 2", might become the face of an American lingerie brand in India. The bold and beautiful girl is rumoured to have been offered the chance to be endorse the swimwear line of the lingerie label, details of which have been kept under wraps. "The brand people want to shoot as soon as possible. But Esha is currently shooting for 'Jannat 2'. So she has asked them to...

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Lewis Hamilton confirms Nicole Scherzinger split

Lewis Hamilton has confirmed his split with Nicole Scherzinger.Speaking for the first time following reports of the pair's break-up, the Formula One driver told PA that despite ending their four-year romance he will remain close with the singer and X Factor judge.Hamilton said: "Yeah, we're friends at least and we can move forward. It's never easy going through tough times."It's these kind of times that are sent to try you, and it's about how you...

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Working with Shah Rukh Khan on Ra.One was a pleasure'

Kareena Kapoor has spoken about her experience of working on Ra.One.Talking to Digital Spy, the actress said that she was grateful to be a part of such a landmark movie. "Just the fact that's it's India's biggest and most ambitious film, and it had me in it, is an absolute honour. "I've known Shah Rukh and Gauri [Khan] for years and they are very, very dear friends of mine, so just working with [Shah Rukh] is the most pleasurable experience," she...

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Vidya's 'jhatkas' catch attention

The television campaign for The Dirty Picture has taken a full frontal approach (pun intended) with Vidya Balan's brazen act crossing even those boundaries that seemed unassailable when the first theatrical promo came out recently. While the makers seem to be pushing the envelope with every passing juncture, the latest being her song 'Ooh La La', many in the industry are questioning if Vidya's moves are justified for a film that boasts of such an...

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Singer Amy Winehouse poisoned by alcohol: inquest

LONDON: Singer Amy Winehouse was more than five times over the legal British drink-drive limit when she died, an inquest heard Wednesday, as a coroner delivered a verdict of death by misadventure.Winehouse, 27, was found dead at her London home on July 23 following years of alcohol and drug addiction.The inquest, in London, was told she had drunk heavily after abstaining from alcohol for three weeks and was poisoned by alcohol.The singer had 416...

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Jolie's 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' trailer revealed

HOLLYWOOD: The trailer of Angelina Jolie's debut movie as director 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' has been released. The movie depicts a troubled relationship spanning the divide of the war in BosniaIt is set against the backdrop of the Bosnian war, caused outrage when the media reported that the plot revolved around a Bosnian rape victim falling in love with her Serbian attacker.According to the synopsis, the movie is a wartime love story between...

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Don 2 trailer released

MUMBAI: Bollywood producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani unveiled the first look of their forthcoming sequel film 'Don 2: the Chase Continues’.Akhtar, who is also the director of the film, interacted with media on the occasion. He admitted that he was not in favour of a sequel to his earlier gangster film, 'Don: The chase begins again' but the incredible fascination he had for the character finally did him in."A really fun, challenging, yet...

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British beauty reveals ‘votes for sex’ ordeal

An international pageant turned out to be an ordeal for British beauty queen, Amy Willerton, after she was asked for sex in exchange for votes. Willerton, 19, was forced to flee Miss Asia Pacific World contest in South Korea after three ‘shambolic’ days.She also claimed that she was sexually assaulted by organisers and sponsors, was fed just one meal per day, and was made to stay in a room with no bed.“It was absolutely horrendous,” the Daily Mail...

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Veena Malik plays real-life sex worker

After all the controversies in "Bigg Boss 4" and shooting an item song, Pakistani model Veena Malik has bagged the biographical role of a sex worker.Veena will be playing the role of sex worker Madhuri, who has been moonlighting for years to support her family. The actress has been very quietly meeting sex workers here, particularly Madhuri, for the film "Zindagi 50-50". "This film has changed my life and my attitude to women and sex workers in particular....

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Be-Careful - Don't watch this movie!

High on testosterone and low on IQ, "Be-Careful" is an eyesore. Inspired by films like "Masti" and "No Entry", this comic drama is the story of two promiscuous and wanton husbands Sameer (Rajneish Duggal) and Anand (Zaid Hamid).The movie begins with Sameer, a businessman, interviewing a prospective employee. "What's your name?" he asks. "Meri lele," comes the reply. Sameer pounces on the woman, she resists. Following the commotion, Sameer's business...

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Paranormal Activity 3 rules US box office

NEW YORK: "Paranormal Activity 3" vanquished the box-office ghosts this weekend, taking in a whopping $54 million upon its premiere in the US, according to studio estimates.The other two new films in wide release this weekend, however, flopped. An expensive 3-D version of "The Three Musketeers" grossed a disappointing $8.8 million. And "Johnny English Reborn," a comedy starring British comedian Rowan Atkinson, did not resonate with American audiences....

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Salman, Katrina safe in Turkey

MUMBAI: Actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, who are in Turkey shooting for Kabir Khan's film 'Ek Tha Tiger', are safe. A source close to the unit said, "They are shooting in Istanbul which is far away from Van, which has been hit by a massive earthquake." Salman Khan, who was in India for two days to shoot for Bigg Boss, landed on the morning the quake-hit Turkey. Kabir Khan, who earlier tweeted, "Every city has its own energy and character and...

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Aamir Khan to make TV debut with his 'most ambitious project'

Aamir Khan is preparing to make his TV debut in what he has described as his "most ambitious project" yet. The show will bring the real-life stories of people across India to the small screen, and will be broadcast in eight different languages."This show is my most ambitious project," Khan told NDTV. "This began as a dream some three-four years ago. Uday [Shankar, CEO of Star India] coaxed me with the idea that I should think of dominating television...

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Poorna Jagannathan stars in Hollywood comedy

Delhi Belly's Poorna Jagannathan has signed up to star in Hollywood comedy drama Thanks For Sharing. The movie has an ensemble cast of Tim Robbins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Gad and Joely Richardson. Poorna is currently shooting scenes for the film in New York.Speaking to The Hindustan Times, Jagannathan said: "It's eerie. I had mentioned in a magazine interview that I would love to work with Mark and this offer came along. I have known...

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gets Madame Tussauds revamp

The wax figure of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been redesigned in preparation for a world tour of Madame Tussauds attractions. The Devdas star will now be seen in an outfit which has been inspired by her Cannes appearance earlier this year."I think fans will be blown away by the beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan," said Matthew Titherington, General Manager at Madame Tussauds Blackpool.Rai Bachchan was seen in a white, embroidered, one-shouldered outfit...

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Asha Bhosle enters Guinness World Records

Asha Bhosle has achieved a Guinness World Record for recording the largest number of songs. The 78-year-old was awarded the honour at an awards function held in London on Thursday, PTI reports. "Now I feel I am a recognised singer in the world. I thank my fans and hope they will continue to love me," Bhosle said.The legendary Bollywood playback singer has recorded up to 11,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs in over 20 Indian languages since 1947.Bhosle...

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Peaches Geldof 'caught shoplifting from Boots'

Peaches Geldof was reportedly caught shoplifting make-up from a branch of Boots on Friday.The TV presenter was followed around the Central London store by a plain-clothes security guard, who watched her allegedly put around £70 worth of mascara, foundation and eyeliner into her pockets and shopping bags.She was taken to a back room and asked to return the items, but staff decided not to involve the police, according to the Sunday Mirror.A witness...

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Freida to ink $7m ad deal?

Actor Freida Pinto, 27, is strengthening her foothold in the international celeb world.Buzz suggests that the Slumdog Millionaire actor has inked a two-year endorsement deal with a high fashion apparel brand for $7 million. She is expected to get $3.5 million a year. “Since it is a two-year deal, it makes it a $7 million deal. In Indian rupees, it is approximately R35 crore. It is higher than what any Indian female celebrity has ever been paid,”...

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Shahrukh and Kareena promote Ra One

MUMBAI: Bollywood actors Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor enthralled the audience as they promoted their upcoming film 'Ra One' by dancing to the tunes of the movie's popular numbers 'Chammak Challo' and 'Criminal'. Hundreds of audience gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars at an event in Mumbai.Khan and Kapoor enticed the audience and distributed the film's merchandise such as tennis caps."I think she has been one of the biggest strengths...

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Lindsay Loahan handcuffed in courtroom

LOS ANGELES: An angry Los Angeles judge on Wednesday revoked the probation for Lindsay Lohan because she failed to perform community service, and admonished the troubled actress for failing to treat her sentence seriously.At a progress hearing for Lohan, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner called her previous ruling of probation on a theft charge a "gift" and told Lohan, "there's something called looking a gift horse in the mouth."Lohan's...

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Emma Watson starts classes at Oxford

LONDON: Actress Emma Watson has started her classes at Britain's Oxford University.The 21-year-old, best known for playing witch Hermione Granger in the " Harry Potter" franchise, is a student at Rhode Island's Brown University but has transferred to Oxford's Worcester College for a year "abroad".In a post on her official blog published Sunday, Watson told fans that she will be out of the spotlight for a while as she continues her English literature...

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Rihanna treats journalist to a saucy onstage lap dance

Rihanna stunned a London newspaper reporter when she was invited to join the pop singer onstage during a concert at the O2 Arena and was treated to a very public lap dance.ES Magazine commissioning editor Lotte Jeffs found herself lying on a circular bed in the middle of the stage with Rihanna thrusting about on top of her wearing nothing but a black leather bikini.“It was a night I will never forget. Global superstar Rihanna dragged me on stage...

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