HOLLYWOOD NEWS

Jennifer Aniston poses in towel to promote new scent

2010-04-21T09:10:00.002+04:00

After launching her perfume, Jennifer Aniston is leaving no stones unturned to publicise it - recently the actress struck a seductive pose in a towel in an ad to promote Lolavie.

The new ad shows the 41-year-old star wrapped in a towel, sitting on a rock, with a seductive expression, reports dailymail.co.uk.

The former Friends star had been working on the fragrance for the past more than a year and describes it as a "non-perfume perfume", adding that it won't be a strong, overpowering scent.

"The first perfumes I ever wore were Miss Dior and Anais Anais. My mother wore Caleche and my grandmother used a body splash that came in a big yellow jug that she kept by the bathtub. Those were very strong scents. Now I am not a big perfume-y-fragrance fan," she said.

Asked what she wants from the fragrance, she said: "I want people to go 'What is that? You smell great!' But most of all I want it to smell natural."

Angelina Jolie prefers working with Brad Pitt

2010-04-21T09:08:00.001+04:00

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has revealed that her favourite actor to work with is partner Brad Pitt.

The pair played husband and wife in Mr & Mrs Smith, with some saying it led to 46-year-old Brad leaving his then wife Jennifer Aniston, 41, reports dailystar.co.uk.

"I love working with him [Brad Pitt]. He is my favourite actor," said 36-year-old actress.

Schwarzenegger's comeback in The Expendables

2010-04-21T09:07:00.001+04:00

Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger is making a comeback to the big screen after over five years - but with just a cameo in action movie The Expendables.

The California governor is seen in the trailer for the action adventure movie, reports contactmusic.com. The film is due for release in August.

The Austria-born politician has not appeared after being seen in Around the World in 80 Days in 2004. Previous movies include Eraser, the Terminator series and True Lies, as well as comedies Jingle All the Way and Kindergarten Cop.

Sandra Bullock asked to return Razzie

2010-04-21T09:06:00.000+04:00

Oscar-award winning actress Sandra Bullock has been asked to return her Golden Raspberry award for worst performing actress.

The 45-year-old was handed the Worst Actress Razzie last month for her role in All About Steve but the ceremony's founder John Wilson has urged Bullock to give back the prize because she was handed the original trophy, which is worth thousands of dollars, instead of a replica version intended for her, reports express.co.uk.

"We are ready to take the unprecedented step of asking a winner to return a Razzie. As Sandra was in such a rush after winning Worst Actress she ran off with the original handmade prototype which has been present at ceremonies since the 1980s," said Wilson.

Sendhil Ramamurthy of Heroes fame in Gurinder Chadha's latest

2010-03-31T11:14:00.002+04:00

The tall, dark and handsome hunk from Heroes, Sendhil Ramamurthy, is making heads turn even before the first look of Gurinder Chadha's It's a Wonderful Afterlife has been revealed in India.

The LA-based actor, who was recently cast as a CIA agent in the noted US spy drama Covert Affairs opposite Piper Perabo, was approached by Chadha in December 2008 for the role of Raj, opposite British-Indian debutant, Goldy Notay, who plays Roopie.

"Sendhil flew to London and we had lunch," informs Chadha. "He said he was determined to be in one of my films and happily he was perfect for the role; a good-looking out of towner who has not been in touch with Roopie and her family for a while. Sendhil was great on set, extremely disciplined and conscientious, and he made many a female heart flutter when he did a take - and some guys too!" she laughs.

Remarks Sendhil, "I had some time off between Season 3 and 4 of Heroes and that's exactly when Gurinder was shooting for Afterlife. She's very good with her actors and the film gave me the opportunity of doing something light and different from Suresh in Heroes."

Ramamurthy will attend the London premiere of It's a Wonderful Life on April 12, accompanied by his British wife and actress, Olga Sosnowska. The keenly awaited comedy, also starring Shabana Azmi, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sally Hawkins in key roles, releases in the UK on April 21 and in India and Pakistan on May 7. It is an Indian Films and Bend It Films presentation in association with Studio 18.

Christina Aguilera reads erotic books during bath

2010-03-31T11:13:00.002+04:00

American singer Christina Aguilera likes to read books with erotic content while taking a bath.

Aguilera, likes nothing better than flicking through an X-rated novel while she is soaking in foam, reported femalefirst.co.uk

"I love water-eroticas, waterproof books full of erotic stories. You can literally get the book wet, read it in the bath," said the singer.

Jessica Simpson hooked to chess

2010-03-31T11:12:00.002+04:00

Singer Jessica Simpson, who has been rumoured to be dating singer Billy Corgan, has become addicted to chess after he taught her how to play. They like to take on each other on a regular basis.

"He taught her how to play and was surprised at how quickly she got the hang of it, but she is yet to beat him," femalefirst.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

Corgan recently revealed he "loves" Simpson but refused to comment further about their relationship.

"If I go, 'Oh, we're just friends,' then it's like, 'Did they go out, did he dump her or she dump him, what happened?' It has nothing to do with any of that. Sometimes people just like being around each other, and good things come out of that," said Corgan.

"My goal in life is to love whoever I think is worth loving, and I think if people knew her like I knew her, they would love her like I do. It's really simple," he added

Aniston irks Schwimmer with fiancee remarks

2010-03-31T11:09:00.002+04:00

Hollywood actor David Schwimmer is angry with his former Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston after the actress said she doesn't know his fiancee's name on a television show.

Earlier this month, Schwimmer announced that he is set to marry his girlfriend of two years Zoe Buckman, but the actor was allegedly left humiliated when Aniston appeared on American host David Letterman's show and told him she had "no idea" who he was marrying, reports contactmusic.com.

After the incident, Schwimmer has reportedly refused to speak to Aniston.

"David was not impressed that one of his supposed friends didn't know who he was marrying. He has been with Zoe for a couple of years and was offended Jen couldn't remember her. He hasn't been taking her calls," said a source.

Shakira enjoys her gypsy life

2010-03-15T18:13:00.001+04:00

Singer Shakira, who is engaged to lawyer Antonio de la Rua, says she is unable to settle in one place as her work commitments take her all over the world.

"It's how I live my life, like a nomad. Ever since I became famous, I'm constantly travelling, which is great as I get to see so many different cultures and traditions. But I definitely live like a gypsy!" femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.

Shakira has asked tennis champion Rafael Nadal to star alongside in the video Gypsy.

Refaeli asked to dump DiCaprio by Israeli group

2010-03-15T18:10:00.001+04:00

An Israeli nationalist group has urged Bar Refaeli to dump American boyfriend, actor Leonardo DiCaprio, and settle down with a Jewish husband, says a report.

Contactmusic.com reports that Baruch Marzel, an Israeli politician sent a letter on behalf of the Lehava organisation.

"It is not by chance that you were born Jewish. Your grandmother and her grandmother did not dream that one of their descendants would one day remove the family's future generations from the Jewish people. Assimilation has forever been one of the enemies of the Jewish people," stated the letter.

Marzel added that he has "nothing against Mr DiCaprio, who I have no doubt is a talented actor, Come to your senses, look forward and back too and not only the present. Don't marry Leonardo DiCaprio, don't harm the future generations."

The supermodel, who has been dating DiCaprio since 2005, was forced to deny rumours about her engagement earlier this month after she was spotted wearing a ring on her wedding finger.

Hilary Duff wants her big day small and intimate

2010-03-15T18:08:00.001+04:00

Actress Hilary Duff is planning a small wedding with fiance, hockey player Mike Comrie, and says she doesn't want to look like a "cupcake" on her big day.

"We want to keep it small. Mike's like, 'Whatever you want!'," said the 22-year-old singer who got engaged last month. Contactmusic.com reports that she is planning a "traditional" ceremony.

"I want it to be traditional. I don't want it to be too big and overwhelming, because I'm so small. A big dress would make me look like a big cupcake," she said.

Comrie proposed to Duff during a romantic break in Hawaii with a 12 carat diamond ring worth $1 million.

Hudson, Otunga plan honeymoon

2010-03-15T18:06:00.001+04:00

Singer Jennifer Hudson and fiance David Otunga, who have been busy finalising details for their wedding, are now focusing on arranging a holiday after the ceremony.

"The wedding is coming up. We have finalised most of the details and have some idea about the honeymoon," contactmusic.com quoted David as saying.

While Jennifer is keeping plans for her dress secret from David, the professional wrestler is delighted about the wedding wardrobe of his seven-month-old baby boy.

"I am getting him a custom-made tuxedo to match mine. I can't wait to see him in it, looking sharp like a little grown man!" he added.

Cameron to now sink the Titanic in 3D

2010-03-15T18:03:00.002+04:00

Acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron has confirmed that he'll bring the 3D version of Titanic on the big screen by 2012.

"We're targeting spring of 2012 for the release (of a 3D version of Titanic), which is the 100th anniversary of the sailing of the ship," contactmusic.com quoted him as saying.

The movie was released in 1997.

Cameron also revealed that he would put his latest epic film Avatar back into movie theatres by releasing a director's cut later this year.

"The wild card is that we might be re-releasing the movie this fall. It's kind of gotten stomped out (in theatres since the release) of Alice in Wonderland. The word we're getting back from exhibitors is we probably left a couple of hundred million dollars on the table as a result," he said.

"The question is (that) the appetite (is) still going to be there after the summer glut of movies. We're going to assess that. We're talking about may be adding in additional footage and doing something creative," he added.

Jessica Simpson drinks cow pee in India

2010-03-15T18:00:00.001+04:00

Jessica Simpson reportedly drank cow urine while visiting India for her new show The Price Of Beauty.

The singer travels the world searching for beauty secrets, as part of the show.

Simpson was offered a bottle labelled Distilled Cow Urine, as it is apparently a 'detoxifying' drink, reports the Daily Star.

Shocked, Simpson asked: Like pee? Cow urine?

Lindsay Lohan filmography

2009-03-19T06:53:00.002+04:00

Disney's wild child has an on-off relationship with alcohol, drugs, partying, run-ins with cops and girlfriend Samantha Ronson. But none of this can diminish her stardom. She may not have many films to her name but those couple of times she appeared on the silver screen, we only admired her spunk even more. Here's a list of her flicks to refresh your memory.

Labor Pains (2009)

Georgia Rule (2007)

I Know Who Killed Me (2007)

The Holiday (2006)

Chapter 27 (2006)

Bobby (2006)

A Prairie Home Companion (2005)

Just My Luck (2005)

Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)

Mean Girls (2004)

Freaky Friday (2003)

The Parent Trap (1998)

Calum Best to be interviewed by cops in rape case

2009-03-19T06:52:00.001+04:00

Former fashion model Calum Best is to be interviewed by cops after a woman claimed to have been raped while he was asleep just a few feet away.

As per the woman, she and a female friend of hers met the Love Island winner and another man in a bar, and they invited both men back to their flat in Fulham, West London.

They all sat and drank for an hour before the girls retired to bed early on March 12, and Best and the other man slept in the living room.

The victim, who is in her 20’s, told detectives how she woke up to find the other man raping her, while Best, 28, was asleep nearby.

She said that she fled into the living room, woke up Best and told him what had happened.

She later called the police and was interviewed by detectives, reports the Sun. Hammersmith and Fulham Police later arrested fashion promoter Tim Wade, 35, of Ladbroke Grove, West London. He was charged with rape and remanded in custody at West London Magistrates Court on March 16.

Wade will appear at Kingston Crown Court on May 29, and detectives have arranged for Best to give a statement at Fulham Police Station.

Natasha Richardson brain dead after ski accident

2009-03-19T06:51:00.001+04:00

Actress Natasha Richardson was reported to be brain dead late Tuesday after a seemingly innocuous fall while skiing on a bunny slope at the Mont Tremblant resort in Canada.

Richardson's family declined to comment on her condition and speculation swirled as to her condition.

The New York Post quoted friends of the family as saying that the British-born actress, 45, was being transported from a Montreal hospital to New York so that her family and friends could say goodbye before she is taken off life support. Fox news and E! Online reported similar stories.

A reporter for the Toronto Star saw Richardson being taken from the hospital on an intensive care bed, heavily wrapped in blankets and with tubes covering her face. She was flown back to New York on a private jet.

According to a spokesperson for the ski resort, Richardson fell during a private lesson Monday on a beginners' slope while not wearing a helmet. She managed to walk back to her room and was laughing and joking. But she was taken to hospital an hour later when she started having headaches.

"She did not show any visible sign of injury, but the ski patrol followed strict procedures and brought her back to the bottom of the slope and insisted she should see a doctor," said a statement from the resort, which is some 125 km north-west of Montreal.

Richardson is a member of the Redgrave acting dynasty and wife of actor Liam Neeson, who left a Toronto movie shoot to be at her side in Montreal, the CTV network reported.

Neeson and Richardson have been married since 1994 and have two sons, Micheal Richard Antonio, 13, and Daniel Jack, 12, who were reportedly skiing with her when the accident happened.

Richardson won a Tony Award for playing Sally Bowles in a Broadway production of Cabaret in 1998. She has starred in Nell, The Parent Trap and more than 30 film and television productions.

Jenna Jameson gives birth to twins

2009-03-19T06:50:00.002+04:00

Porn star Jenna Jameson and her boyfriend of two years, Tito Ortiz, have become proud parents of twin boys.

"They're in very good health," her rep told Us magazine.

The good news came on Monday.

"She's been taking it easy and even had to be in a wheelchair during one of Tito's events in Las Vegas," a source had revealed when Jameson was just shy of eight months pregnant.

"She's very excited to be a mom,” the source added.

In May last year, Jameson had told Us: "We're trying for a baby, so hopefully in the next couple of months

Robert Pattinson moans about ‘quiet’ sex life in NY

2009-03-19T06:49:00.004+04:00

Brit actor Robert Pattinson was recently overheard saying that he has been having a hard time trying to get laid in NYC.

The Twilight star was at Nur Khan’s Rosebar on March 14 when he made the comment.

“I can’t get laid [in NYC]” the New York Daily News quoted him as telling a friend.

The pal retorted, “A blind person with a British accent could get tail.”

After a while, the actor was approached by a cute brunette, who started fawning over him. “I’ll be back,” he said, while at the same time stuffing his beer into his jacket pocket before walking out.

Mickey Rourke visits Russian prison for forthcoming flick

2009-03-19T06:49:00.002+04:00

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is totally determined to get the portrayal of his role as the villain in the Iron Man sequel right, and so he visited the Russian prison to research his character.

The Golden Globe award-winning actor, who is all set to play the Russian super-villain Whiplash in the flick, visited Moscow to get into the mindset of a former Eastern Bloc baddie.

The Wrestler actor visited Butyrka prison in Moscow, met guards there, and even asked them to lock him up for a brief moment.

However, Iron Man director Jon Favreau refused to confirm reports that Rourke was his Whiplash.

"The people that have deals should all be finalized in our cast this week. There are no big surprises in casting coming that I can foresee,” Contactmusic quoted Jon as saying.

Meanwhile, Iron Man star Robert Downey, Jr. has been fighting to get Rourke in the sequel for months.

Ashley Tisdale vows never to date Hollywood actors

2009-03-19T06:47:00.001+04:00

Actress Ashley Tisdale has decided never to date Hollywood actors, as she cannot stand their inflated egos.

The High School Musical actress, who is currently dating High School Musical tour dancer Jared Murillo, revealed that she has dated actors in the past.

Tisdale also said that top class celebs were totally self-obsessed.

She said that the actors were not actually sensitive like their characters they play.

"Some of them are just so into themselves. You fall in love with their characters... and then you realize they're just not as sensitive,” Contactmusic quoted her as telling Cosmopolitan magazine.

Jay-Z has been my only boyfriend, says Beyonce

2009-03-12T16:54:00.001+04:00

Pop star Beyonce Knowles has revealed that her husband Jay-Z has been the only man in her life – romantically.

The 27-year-old singer, who likes to keep her love life under warps, started dating the rapper in 2002 and the pair tied the knot in a secret ceremony in New York last year.

Knowles has admitted that she has never suffered a broken heart - because her relationship with Jay-Z is her only romance.

"Fortunately I haven't had any breakups! This is my first relationship,” the Daily Star quoted her, as telling LA Confidential Magazine, "We were together for a really long time before we got married; we were in no rush," she added.

And the singer has claimed that, contrary to media reports, their relationship is strong,

"I'm very, very happy, that's all I'll say. It's just natural for people to start rumours and try to break things up," she added.

Mayer’s ‘£2m engagement ring’ for Aniston

2009-03-12T16:51:00.003+04:00

John Mayer is said to have splashed out 2 million pounds on an engagement ring for actress girlfriend Jennifer Aniston.

The musician is reported to have contacted US jeweller Lorraine Schwartz about designing a special engagement ring.

According to reports, Mayer had presented Aniston with a commitment ring during their Valentine's Day break in Barbados, reports The China Daily.

And now, a source said: "Money is no object for John. He is creating a vintage-style classic ring for Jennifer. He's looking at 18-carat flawless diamond so he will have to pay around 2 million pounds.

"When he does get down on one knee he wants to be completely sure he gets the right answer and he knows a ring like that would be hard to refuse."

The 31-year-old musician is refusing to rush into the proposal and is working tirelessly to ensure everything is perfect when he asks Jennifer, 40, to be his wife. The source added to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "He's just waiting for the most romantic setting to put the ring on her finger - busy schedules permitting."

Chris Brown's manager denies having sexual relationship with him

2009-03-12T16:48:00.002+04:00

Singer Chris Brown's manager Tina Davis has finally shot down suggestions that she had a sexual relationship with her client, and that it was her racy text message that triggered the row between him and Rihanna.

A report on TMZ.com recently suggested that it was a text message from Tina that initiated the alleged attack on Rihanna by Brown.

However, Tina claims that she only has a strictly professional relationship with Brown, and nothing more than that.

"The relationship between Ms Davis and Mr Brown is that of manager and client. There has never been any other relationship. The rumors in circulation are false," the New York Daily News quoted her lawyer Marshall Grossman as saying.

"There are no e-mails between Ms Davis and Mr Brown of the type which have been described in media reports," the lawyer added.

The identity of the texter still remains unidentified, as neither Rihanna nor Brown are ready to reveal the true facts about the alleged attack and what actually triggered it.

"Rihanna is just not talking to the people on her team. Chris also isn't talking to his management. Everyone is waiting for them to clear up all the questions and reports. But neither of them is communicating," a source said.

Meanwhile, the Umbrella hitmaker made her very first outing to celebrate her belated birthday, after hitting the headlines for allegedly being attacked by Brown and left with horrific injuries.

"She was in great spirits having a ton of fun," a source said.

However, Brown was not in attendance at Rihanna's belated birthday celebration. "No sign of Chris Brown," the source added.

Jolie trying to lose 9.5kg in 21 days for film Salt

2009-03-12T16:32:00.003+04:00

If reports are to be believed, Angelina Jolie is trying to shed 9.5kg in 21 days for a role in her new movie Salt.

In the film, the actress plays a CIA assassin called Evelyn Salt who is forced to disguise herself as a man.

The shooting of the film has started in Washington DC, where she has been seen running through the streets of the city wearing a blonde wig for the role.

"To play a man convincingly Angelina is adamant she needs to lose her curves," News.com.au quoted a source, as saying.

According to friends, Jolie is so determined to look like a boy she has turned to the Martha's Vineyard Detox Diet to help shrink her already slender frame.

The extreme diet - which was popular in Hollywood in 2007 - encourages followers to ingest liquids every two hours to 'cleanse the body'. Solid food is strictly prohibited.

According to reports, the 33-year-old started her detox three days before last month's Oscars and is already battling fatigue.

Another source told Britain's Grazia magazine, "She has been trying to go for the full 21 days but it's tough.

"She's lost around eight pounds (3.6kg) but is now introducing a couple of small meals in between shakes as she was starting to feel weak," the source added.

Jolie's role was originally intended for Tom Cruise, but the character was rewritten after he dropped out.