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Here’s how Oprah, Miley, Britney, Paris, Macca, ‘died’ in hoax reports

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:45:15 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): A channel has put together some of the hoax news stories alleging untimely demise of celebrities, both big and small. According to Fox News, the same day that Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett passed away-June 25-online rumours falsely claimed that Jeff Goldblum had died during an on-set accident in New Zealand. The [...]

Victim categorically said she was raped by Shiney: NCW

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:35:01 +0000

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja’s 18-year-old domestic help has categorically stated she was raped by him, the National Commission for Women (NCW) chief said here Saturday. “When we had talked to the girl in Mumbai, she had categorically stated that she was raped,” Girija Vyas told reporters here. Asked about [...]

Tete-tete with Sukhwinder Singh

sampurn — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:25:48 +0000

Churning chartbusters in midst of Jai Ho mania, Sukhwinder belts out electrifying tracks for Kamine, Luck and Sankat City. Singer gets candid in an interview and chats about his musical journey. On Kamine Songs are very happening; it has style, melody and message in it. Vishalji gave me the composition, after learning the song I [...]

Peter Andre cosies up with ‘Big Brother’ winner Chantelle Houghton

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:25:29 +0000

London, Jul 4 (ANI): Brit singer Peter Andre was reportedly spotted cosying up with ‘Celeb Big Brother’ winner Chantelle Houghton at a plush hotel, after they left a champagne bash together. Andre, 36, played down claims that he was dating the 25-year-old, and said on Radio 1’s Chris Moyles Show that he and Houghton shared [...]

Aniston plans to open own restaurant

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:24:20 +0000

Washington, Jul 4 (ANI): ‘Marley and Me’ star Jennifer Aniston is reportedly set to open her own restaurant, and is developing plans for one. Aniston, 40, is also reported to be testing her culinary skills on her friends, before she commits to following in the footsteps of famous restaurateurs, including Eva Longoria-Parker, Ashton Kutcher and [...]

Rumer Willis set to guest star on ‘90210′

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:23:27 +0000

New York, Jul 4 (ANI): American actress Rumer Willis is all set to guest star in the TV series ‘90210′. Willis, 20, who is the eldest daughter of actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is reportedly set to play a “punky cute lesbian”. According to Access Hollywood, she will be joining the show as the character [...]

Madge’s foul language for tour promotion upsets Russian leaders

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:15:41 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Russian dignitaries are upset with Madonna over the use of foul language to promote an upcoming show in St. Petersburg. The Material Girl addressed the Russian crowd by saying “It’s f**king great” at the beginning of an online audio teaser for her ‘Sticky and Sweet’ concert in Palace Square, scheduled for [...]

Keanu Reeves thinking of turning a trained chef

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:15:00 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Keanu Reeves has apparently set his sights on a new career, for the actor wants to get trained to become a chef. The ‘Speed’ star was so impressed with a cookbook by famed French chef Herve This that he says that it has changed his life. This, who uses science to [...]

Powerful sedative found at Jacko’s LA home

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:21:34 +0000

Washington, July 4 (AIN): Several narcotics found in late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s rented home in Los Angeles included powerful sedative Propofol, also known as Diprivan, according to a law enforcement source. Propofol is administered intravenously. It is used as part of inducing general anaesthesia in the operating room, and for heavy sedation of [...]

MJ was the reason I started loving music: Priyanka Chopra (Film Snippets)

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:56:34 +0000

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra says it was pop legend Michael Jackson’s songs that made her start loving music. “You never know what you have until it’s gone - music just doesn’t sound the same without Michael Jackson. He was the reason I started to love music,” Priyanka said in a press [...]

‘GGG’ will soon hit Theaters

sampurn — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:53:44 +0000

“Gopi Gopika Godavari’ is directed by Vamsi and produced by Valluripalli Ramesh; under the banner of Maharshi Cinema. The film stars Venu and Kamalini Mukherjee in the lead. Shedding light on the plot, producer Valluripalli Ramesh says, “The story revolves around a mobile clinic that ferries passengers on River Godavari. Our heroine, Kamalini works as a [...]

This day in history 4 July 2009

sampurn — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:50:40 +0000

1862 - A mathematics professor named Charles Lutwidge Dodgson goes rowing with Alice Liddell (the young daughter of a friend) and her sisters Lorina and Edith. He creates a story on the spot to amuse Alice and her sisters. Much of the story he invents is based on a picnic a couple of weeks earlier [...]

Michael Jackson fans swamp Staples Center lottery site

John Le Fevre — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:47:12 +0000

Millions of Michael Jackson fans from across America are inundating the Staples Center website ( www.staplescenter.com ) set up to administer the lottery for tickets to the dead entertainers memorial service next week. Hows this: In the first hour and a half after the Staples Center lottery registration website ( www.staplescenter.com ) went live it [...]

Jacko’s death leaves Quincy Jones heartbroken

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:29:30 +0000

London, Jul 4 (ANI): American record producer Quincy Jones has revealed that he has been left heartbroken over King of Pop Michael Jackson’s death. Jones, 76, who calls Jackson his “little brother”, had been the brains behind the star’s biggest albums - ‘Off The Wall’, ‘Bad’ and record-breaking ‘Thriller’. “The relationship between a producer and an [...]

Vanessa Minnillo embarrassed about her tummy

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:28:30 +0000

Washington, Jul 4 (ANI): American television personality Vanessa Minnillo has revealed that her tummy makes her feel embarrassed. Minnillo, 28, who is one of Hollywood’s hottest celebs, says that she has problems toning her tummy and having beautiful abs. “I always have problems with my abs, especially when I see these women who have beautiful, sculpted [...]

Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue presented friendly fronts at b’day bash

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:25:36 +0000

London, Jul 4 (ANI): Even though fellow ‘The X Factor’ judges Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue are said to be rivals, friends were surprised when the two appeared amicable at Cole’s birthday bash. But Cole, who turned 26 on June 30, has been revealed to harbour insecurities about how her relationship with 37-year-old Minogue will fare [...]

Gary Lineker bans fiancee Danielle Bux from posing naked

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:24:37 +0000

London, Jul 4 (ANI): Retired English footballer Gary Lineker is said to have banned his lingerie model fiancee Danielle Bux from posing naked for ‘Playboy’. Bux, 30, herself revealed that she might have to give up glamour modelling as she not only thought it to be “inappropriate for a married woman”, but also because she had [...]

Peter Andre finds break-up with Jordan to be worst time of his life

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:23:28 +0000

London, Jul 4 (ANI): Brit singer Peter Andre has revealed that even though he has gone through many troubled times, he found his split from wife Katie Price, aka Jordan, to have been “the worst few months” of his life. Andre, 36, who saw Jordan, 31, for the first time since their split last week, admits [...]

‘Kabaddi’ - of sportsmanship and love (Kannada Film Review)

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:15:26 +0000

By R.G. Vijayasarathy Film: “Kabaddi”; Director: Narendra Babu; Cast: Naveen, Priyanka Naidu, Kishor, Dharma, Avinash and Ramesh; Music: Hamsalekha; Rating: **** Debutant director Narendra Babu’s “Kabaddi” is certainly a classic film that is made entirely on the most popular game of the state. The thrills and frills of the game are amply reflected in the film, which [...]

Michael Jackson memorial ticket registration open to non-US residents

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:10:17 +0000

LOS ANGELES (BNO NEWS) — Hundreds of thousands of people are hoping to get a ticket to Michael Jackson’s public memorial service on Tuesday, the star’s PR firm said on Friday evening. As of 5.30 p.m. PDT, a total of 524,330 people registered to participate in the special drawing which will distribute free tickets to [...]

Jacko’s Neverland Ranch returns to former glory

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:51:08 +0000

London, July 4 (ANI): In what could be called as an overnight transformation, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch has been restored to its former glory, thanks to his brother Jermaine’s efforts. It is believed that the 2,500-acre estate, which used to be the late King of Pop’s spiritual home, could even become a Jacko Disneyland for [...]

Madonna to pay homage to Jacko at O2 arena

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:50:27 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Madonna is all set to pay tribute to late King of Pop Michael Jackson, and that too at the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The Queen of Pop has prepared a special part of her concert at O2 arena today (July 4), reports Fox News. Madonna publicist [...]

Jacko had breezed through rigorous medical test, say O2 concert bosses

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:49:00 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Organisers of late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s comeback concerts have revealed that the singer had passed a gruelling five hour medical test “with flying colours”. AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips denied that the ‘Thriller’ hitmaker had cheated a screening process he underwent just weeks before his death. He revealed that [...]

Jacko ‘child-proofed’ hotel rooms with cardboard boxes fearing kids’ safety

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:47:37 +0000

London, July 4 (ANI): Michael Jackson was so obsessed about the safety of his children that he “child-proofed” hotel rooms with cardboard boxes, and inspected every meal before letting them to eat, according to the late star’s former personal photographer. Snapper Ian Barkley said that the singer insisted on taking his three children, Prince Michael [...]

Macca recalls fond memories with Jacko

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:46:15 +0000

London, July 4 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney has recalled his fond memories with Michael Jackson, insisting the late star’s “talent will never be forgotten”. The former ‘Beatle’ spoke about the time when the duo recorded songs like Say, Say, Say together after the King of Pop called him in 1980, and asked: “Do you [...]

‘Most laid-back celebrities’ on Twitter revealed

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:44:34 +0000

London, July 4 (ANI): Scientists studying postings on Twitter have put together a list of most laid-back celebrities on the popular microblogging website. According to the study headed by Australian lager company Foster’s, Jazz-pop singer Jamie Cullum was the most up-beat celebrity as per a scientific formula. English comedian Jimmy Carr came in second, followed by British [...]

‘Diana Ross was indebted to Jacko’

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:26:44 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Late Michael Jackson named Diana Ross as the guardian of his three kids because she owed him a “favour”, says Jacko’s longtime pal John Randy Taraborrelli. Jackson named Ross as the guardian of his three kids Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael if anything happen to his mother [...]

Jermaine Jackson rebuffs Debbie Rowe’s custody bid

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:23:35 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Late Michael Jackson’s bother Jermaine has rubbished Debbie Rowe’s bid for the custody of the late King of Pop’s kids, insisting that it isn’t what his brother wanted. Rowe, the ‘Thriller’ hitmaker’s ex-wife, had earlier said that she wanted to fight for the custody of Prince Michael and Paris. However, her [...]

James Gandolfini throws out intruder during Broadway performance

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:18:37 +0000

Washington, July 04(ANI): Former ‘Sopranos’ star James Gandolfini was recently threw out a member of the audience during the performance of his Broadway play ‘God Of Carnage’. The actor shoved the intruder after he came up on stage, and occupied his seat during intermission, Contactmusic reports. The man said that he was just a fan, and wanted [...]

Jacko’s long-time costumers to design his burial suit

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:05:32 +0000

Washington, Jul 4 (ANI): Late singer Michael Jackson’s long-time costumers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush will be designing the burial suit the star will be buried in. The Los Angeles-based designers are the same who had been hired to create costumes for the late pop star’s ‘This Is It’ comeback concerts in London. The ‘Thriller’ hitmaker’s [...]

Jacko’s exclusion of father from will is not snub, says Jermaine Jackson

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:04:30 +0000

Washington, Jul 4 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s exclusion of his father from his will has not been seen as a snub by the singer’s brother Jermaine, who insists Joe will also benefit from the estate. Jacko had drawn up a will in 2002 in which he left his entire estate to a [...]

Zac Efron, Megan Fox get cosy

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:59:07 +0000

Los Angeles, July 4 (IANS) Hollywood star Zac Efron and model-turned-actress Megan Fox were seen enjoying a romantic dinner date at Pace, an upscale restaurant here. “They were very friendly and their faces were close when they talked,” aceshowbiz.com quoted a source as saying. The report suggests that both were embarking on a love relationship despite [...]

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck gamble for charity

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:58:59 +0000

London, July 4 (IANS) Actors and close friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck played poker at an event in Las Vegas to raise money for charity. The Oscar winners joined event host Don Cheadle and actors Brad Garrett and Danny Masterson and retired boxing champ Mike Tyson Thursday night for the charity event, reported femalefirst.co.uk. The proceeds [...]

Led Zeppelin may fill Jackson’s 50-show O2 run with ABBA

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:56:33 +0000

London, July 4 (ANI): ‘Led Zeppelin’ have apparently been approached to alternate shows with Abba, and fill in for the 50-show run previously planned for Michael Jackson at London’s O2 arena. AEG Live, promoters for the late King of Pop’s slated comeback tour, were said to be trying hard to woo both the bands [...]

‘Jackson kids don’t think Debbie Rowe is their mother’

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:55:37 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Michael Jackson’s older children do not think Debbie Rowe is their real mother, according to the late singer’s former publicist. Stuart Backerman, who worked for the star from 2002 to 2004, when Jackson faced child molestation allegations and the infamous baby-dangling incident, said that Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, [...]

Debbie Rowe preparing to gain custody of Jackson kids

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:53:57 +0000

London, July 4 (ANI): Debbie Rowe, the mother of Michael Jackson’s two older children, is apparently drawing up plans to gain custody of the children. The former nurse, who married the King of Pop in 1996 and filed for divorce three years later, made her first public appearance at her California ranch since the star’s [...]

Ryan O’Neal’s son slams dad over Farrah Fawcett funeral ban

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:52:22 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Ryan O’Neal’s son has slammed his estranged father after being denied permission to attend Farrah Fawcett’s funeral on June 30. Ryan and his reformed drug-addict son Griffin had strained their relationship following a row that saw Ryan firing a shotgun into the stairwell of the family home. Ryan denied entry to Griffin at [...]

Hindus suggest interfaith prayers at Michael Jackson’s public memorial service

sampurn — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:38:42 +0000

Hindus have suggested interfaith prayers at the public memorial service for entertainment icon Michael Jackson, reportedly planned to be held on July seven in Los Angeles. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested that as Michael Jackson belonged to the whole world and he did provide “joy” to the citizens [...]

Gautami Bhabhi Dengi Rakhi Ka Saath…

sampurn — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:35:23 +0000

The relationship between Nanad- Bhabhi is very special and when it comes to selecting the right Var for her Nanad, a bhabhi’s role gets even more serious and emotional… And therefore to help Rakhi in selecting her Mr. Right, Gautami Kapoor gave a surprise visit on the sets of Rakhi Ka Swayamvar…Coming Monday watch the [...]

Jacko hired ‘day team and night team’ of nannies for Prince Michael

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:33:47 +0000

New Delhi, July 4 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson, who died of a suspected cardiac arrest last week, had reportedly employed a “day team and night team” of nannies to look after his eldest son Prince Michael. The ‘Thriller’ sensation was said to be desperate to ensure that Prince Michael was properly cared [...]

Beckhams spend $81,660 on luxury eco-spa

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:26:50 +0000

London, July 4 (IANS) Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham splashed out $81,660 on a luxury eco-spa break for their 10th wedding anniversary. The soccer star and the former Spice Girl, who wed in a lavish ceremony in Ireland July 4, 1999, were keen to mark the occasion in style so they flew out to [...]

‘Ice Age 3′ - a complete 3D animation entertainer (IANS Film Review; Rating: ***1/2)

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:26:40 +0000

By Joginder Tuteja Film: “Ice Age 3″; Directors: Carlos Saldanha, Mike Thurmeier; Voices: Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg; Rating: ***1/2 The characters from “Ice Age” are back and this time around they have dinosaurs for company. Not just that, they enter Dino-land for an adventure that is far better than what one [...]

Jacko had cancerous lesion removed from nose weeks before death

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:26:22 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson has a cancerous lesion removed from his nose just weeks before his death, says biographer Diane Dimond. “Last week, I had two real sources call me and say he’s getting surgery right now for removal of skin cancer off his nose,” Usmagazine.com quoted Dimond as [...]

Akshay, Kareena smoulder in comically chaotic ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ (IANS Film Review; Rating: ***)

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:09 +0000

By Subhash K. Jha Film: “Kambakkht Ishq”; Cast: Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor; Director: Sabbir Khan; Rating: *** There’s no business like show-off business. And “Kambakkht Ishq” has plenty to show off. Fabulous Hollywood locales, Hollywood icons like Sylvester Stallone and Brandon Routh doing cameos and above all, crackling and smouldering chemistry between the film’s lead pair. [...]

Tobey Maguire names son Otis Tobias

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:49:22 +0000

Washington, July 04(ANI): Actor Tobey Maguire and his wife Jennifer Meyer have named their newborn son Otis Tobias. The Spider-Man star’s representatives have confirmed the child’s birth, People magazine reports. No explanation was provided for naming the kid Otis, but the baby’s middle name of Tobais is the formal version of the actor’s first name. Otis, who was [...]

Are Timberlake and Biel headed for splitsville?

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:47:30 +0000

New York, July 04(ANI): If sources are to be believed, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s relationship is on the rocks. “Things don’t look good for them right now - they’ve hit a really rocky spot,” the New York Daily News quoted a source as saying. While rumours are abuzz that the singer cheated at NYC nightclub [...]

Jacko’s doctor to miss funeral

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:38:09 +0000

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Michael Jackson’s personal doctor will not attend the star’s memorial service on July 7, his spokeswoman has revealed. Dr. Conrad Murray, who was quizzed by the Los Angeles Police Department in relation to the King of Pop’s death, is allegedly in seclusion. “He will be mourning in private because he feels his [...]

Jackson fans flood website handing out memorial tickets

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:09:02 +0000

London, July 4 (ANI): Nearly half a billion Michael Jackson fans flooded the website handing out tickets for the King of Pop’s funeral at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Fans were told to register on www.staplescenter.com to enter the draw for 17,500 free tickets to grab a chance to attend the two-hour funeral on [...]

Surge in Jacko’s music’s post-death sales to benefit Dutch pension fund

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:30:16 +0000

London, July 4 (ANI): The Dutch pension fund ABP is set to benefit from the surge in the sale of Michael Jackon’s music after his death. ABP owns the rights to a number of the late King of Pop’s songs. According to the website of Imagem Music Group, which manages the music assets for ABP, [...]

Sree Dasari voted out of Big Brother

ANI — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:29:00 +0000

London, July 4 (ANI): Indian ‘Big Brother’ star Sree Dasari has been voted out of the show. The 25-year-old student from the University of Hertfordshire had to leave the show after almost nine in ten voters wanted him out. He hid behind huge aviator shades as he left the house to a chorus of boos, reports [...]

Setbacks Apart Dimple and Friends Cheer For Akshay Kumar, Little Aaarav Sits Through Kambakkht Ishq

sampurn — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:23:10 +0000

By Subhash K Jha Kambakkht Ishq is the first Akshay Kumar starrer that his son Aarav stayed awake watching till the end, thanks to his Naani Dimple Kapadia who not only cheered the film at a private screening on Wednesday night but also made sure Aarav remained enthused. It hasn’t been an easy time for [...]

India meets Egypt musically in Rahul Sharma’s new album (With Image)

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:40:59 +0000

By Ruchika Kher New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) His father is a music legend and he too has carved a niche for himself as a Santoor player. Rahul Sharma, son of Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, is now all set to entertain music buffs with his new album “A Meeting By The Nile”, a fusion [...]

I was to do Akshaye’s role in ‘Short Kut’: Anil Kapoor

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:17:39 +0000

By Joginder Tuteja Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) If the original cast of “Short Kut - The Con Is On” would have remained intact, audiences would have seen Anil Kapoor playing the role that Akshaye Khanna now essays. Also, Arshad was a late entry into the project as he finally got the part written for Akshaye. “Yes, [...]

‘New York’ gets good press in US

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:58:50 +0000

By Arun Kumar Washington, July 4 (IANS) ‘New York’, the first big Bollywood film to hit America after the industry strike, has won good reviews from US media with the New York Times praising its portrayal of problems faced by a Muslim minority. “Indian films often deal with the problems faced by a Muslim [...]

Victory for gays gets three cheers from Bollywood

IANS — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:41:43 +0000

By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Bollywood can’t stop talking about the Delhi High Court’s landmark judgement that has decriminalised gay sex. From Shatrughan Sinha to Sushmita Sen, all say the verdict was long due and celebrates an individual’s right to choose. And they all feel lesbians, gays and transgenders can finally [...]

Details released on Michael Jackson memorial

IANS — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:24:50 +0000

Los Angeles, July 3 (DPA) Organisers Friday released the first details of Michael Jackson’s public memorial service, confirming that it will take place at the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday. A total of 17,500 tickets will be available via lottery for fans who register online at Staplescenter.com. But police will not allow any [...]

Lottery for Michael Jackson’s memorial tickets at www.staplescenter.com

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:51:26 +0000

It was just announced in a press conference that the tickets for Michael Jackson’s memorial service would be given out for free via a lottery. The people interested to go to the memorial service, need to register at www.staplescenter.com by 6pm Saturday. The winners would be asked to use a special code at ticketmaster.com [...]

Beyonce desperate to star in ‘Sister Act’ remake

IANS — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:49:10 +0000

London, July 3 (IANS) Singer-actress Beyonce Knowles is desperate to star in a remake of the 1992 movie “Sister Act” after watching the sell-out West End musical version of the same in London. The “Single Ladies” singer is craving to dress up as a nun for the film’s remake that she is begging Disney bosses [...]

Emma Watson to become make-up artist if movie career fails

IANS — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:48:57 +0000

London, July 3 (IANS) Harry Potter star Emma Watson plans to become a make-up artist if her movie career falters. Contactmusic.com reports, the teenager has garnered a mammoth $15 million fortune playing Hermione Granger in the wizard franchise and despite that Watson insists she’d be just as happy powdering the noses of movie stars. “If I hadn’t [...]

Keanu Reeves eagerly awaits movie reviews

IANS — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:44:57 +0000

London, July 3 (IANS) Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves can’t wait to see what the critics make of his new movie because he loves finding out how his performances are rated. The “Speed” actor stars in new drama “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee” and he’s awaiting the press reviews with bated breath to see if [...]

When Brad Pitt hitchhiked in a paparazzo’s car

IANS — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:43:26 +0000

London, July 3 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt was forced to hitch a lift from a paparazzo when his motorbike broke down on a busy Hollywood street. The “Troy” star was being tailed by photographers as he rode his classic motorcycle through Los Angeles and the snappers got their shot when Pitt’s vehicle came to [...]

After ‘Equus’, Radcliffe unfazed by intimate scenes on-screen

IANS — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:43:20 +0000

London, July 3 (IANS) Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he was unfazed by his on-screen kiss with co-star Bonnie Wright in the upcoming instalment of the wizard franchise because appearing naked on Broadway has left him “blase” about filming intimate scenes. The 19-year-old disrobed onstage in New York and London’s West End for his [...]

Shannon Price Arrested On Charges Of Domestic Violence

GD — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:55:21 +0000

It has been a not-so-good year for the actor, Gary Coleman as his wife Shannon Price has recently been arrested for domestic violence. The ex-child star’s bride was busted after she reportedly trashed her husband, Gary Coleman’s bedroom. She was also alleged of greeting cops in her Utah driveway with a profane tirade. She was found [...]

Bar Refaeli strips for a video

GD — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:50:11 +0000

Supermodel Bar Refaeli has reportedly stripped naked for a video which was apparently showcasing an art exhibition in the model’s hometown in Israel. Rafaeli, who has been previously linked with the Hollywood actor, Leonardo Di Caprio spurned up the controversy as she posed naked for the sultry video. The black and white clip which has only [...]

Michael Jackson’s Rehearsal Video Creates Ripples

GD — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:45:00 +0000

With the shocking news of the death of the legendary popstar Michael Jackson, all his loved ones as well as his fans want to cling to MJ’s last things. Much to their delight it has been known that the CNN today has obtained MJ’s last video which showcases the popstar rehearsing for the London Concert [...]

Kambakkht Ishq Review

GD — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:41:26 +0000

Friday has for been the day when fates of movies are decided and this week it is Kambakht Ishq which has been one of the most anticipated big Bollywood releases this year. But this Kareena Kapoor and Akshay Kumar starer with a significant presence of Hollywood stars seems to have fallen flat on the ground [...]

John Edward’s New Website “Infinite Quest”

GD — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:40:26 +0000

Those persons who have heard or have watched John Edward’s shows on the small screen, all have different opinions about him. While to some he is a spiritual leader, a psyshic medium, others thrash him by labeling him as phony and a fraud. Whatever it may be, his popularity is huge and has recently launched [...]

Mayor calls for review on proposed theatre tax hike

IANS — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:58:26 +0000

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Delhi Mayor Kanwar Sain Friday said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) would review a proposal to increase tax on capital’s cinema halls. There are around 50 single screen cinema theatres in the national capital territory under the MCD’s jurisdiction. At present the theatre show tax levied by the MCD amounts [...]

Jackson’s promoter to provide 11,000 free tickets for memorial

IANS — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:49:22 +0000

Moscow, July 3 (RIA Novosti) Michael Jackson’s promoter has announced that 11,000 free tickets would be available to the public for the King of Pop’s memorial service, to be held next Tuesday in Los Angeles. The head of AEG Live, Randy Phillips, announced Thursday that the ceremony would be held at the Staples Centre, which [...]

John, Katrina voted most eligible single celebrities

IANS — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:45:33 +0000

Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Bollywood actors John Abraham and Katrina Kaif have been voted as the most eligible single celebrities in an online poll. The poll conducted by matrimonial website shaadi.com saw responses from over 18,000 netizens, a statement from the company said Friday. Nearly 48 percent of males voted for Katrina as the most eligible [...]

Time to be happy and gay

sampurn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:19 +0000

There is surge of happiness in the gay community. High court decriminalized the homosexuality, ruling that consensual sexual activity in same-sex adults is legal. The gay community have finally won the long fought battle for their legal acceptance. We ask the people from the industry of what they think about the legalization of gay [...]

Rakhi ke liye tattoo karega

sampurn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:17:04 +0000

Rakhi ka Swayamvar on Imagine is gearing many eye balls. It is fun to see of how far these remaining 13 contestants can go for their bride. Recently two contestants were asked to prove their love for Rakhi by tattooing her name on their arms. As per the sources, “Rakhi was doubtful about the reasons [...]

Celina’s Homosexual love gets her emotional

sampurn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:07:37 +0000

The Delhi high court judgment of making homosexuality legal on July 2 must have as sigh of relief for many homosexuals out there. However, post judgment one person who could withhold herself for expressing her emotions was tinsel town diva Celina Jaitley. “With great pride and tears I would like to congratulate the entire LGBT [...]

Satish Kaushik bags another international project

sampurn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:48:47 +0000

Bestowing a perfect example of how one can strike a balance between one’s directorial and acting career, Satish Kaushik is one man who can boast with a great deal of conviction. Yes, not only is he ready with Tere Sang, a romantic venture dealing a sensitive issue of unmarried 15 year old getting pregnant, [...]

Karan Mehra joins Agle Janam Mohe bitya kijyo

sampurn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:39:00 +0000

Karan Mehra will soon be seen playing Ganeshya in the popular show Agle janam mohe bitya kijyo, on Zee. Karan plays the protagonist, Lali’s spouse. Earlier Karan had only played urban, guy next door roles. And this happens to be his first of a kind role wherein he plays the role of a farmer, [...]