Jessica Simpson on a weight losing spree

After embracing her fuller figure, Jessica Simpson seems to have taken a U-turn as the singer-actress has been seeking serious help from her fitness trainer to shed some weight. Jessica has been following a tough exercise regime since the last few months to get rid of her extra flab and the man behind her regime is Danny Musico, a former boxer and also a trainer to Jessica's dad, Joe Simpson. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 9:44 am

Sushmita's grooming will bring home Miss Universe title:Mridul

Bollywood actress Sandhya Mridul feels that grooming of participants by former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen will help bring the crown back to India.&quot;I am happy that Sushmita is doing this. Such grooming is very much essential. She will give confidence to the contestants to understand who they are...and how to maintain their identity,&quot; Mridul told PTI.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 9:38 am

Kate Moss' home raided

A 24-year-old man has been held over burglary at supermodel Kate Moss's Maida Vale home here. The break-in at the 7 million pound property in Greville Road, Maida Vale, happened in the early hours of yesterday morning, police said 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 9:27 am

'Kites' swings and sways from good to bad

Too many strings attached to this "Kites" that never soars to the heights it should and becomes a predictable tale of star-crossed lovers set in the glittering lights of Las Vegas and the brooding deserts of Mexico.
Source: Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 9:23 am

Arshad Warsi to go Guy Ritchie way with directorial debut Joginder Tuteja

Bollywood star Arshad Warsi is a huge fan of Guy Ritchie and he is planning to adopt a complex narrative style inspired by the movies of British filmmaker in his directorial debut 'Akkad'.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 9:17 am

Shahid Kapoor's Mausam clouded by ash

The ash clouds, which are hovering over Europe, are playing havoc with Pankaj Kapoor's directorial debut <i>Mausam</i> that stars his son Shahid in the main lead. The film was meant to start with a brief schedule last month in Scotland but ash-clouds enveloped the European skies and the schedule had to be cancelled in the hope that the <i>Mausam</i> team will make up for lost time in the next schedule. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 9:06 am

Madonna shocked by sentencing of gay couple in Malawi

Pop diva Madonna is &quot;shocked and saddened&quot; by a gay couple being sentenced to 14 years of hard labour by a court in Malawi, from where she has adopted her two children David and Mercy. &quot;I am shocked and saddened by the decision made today by the Malawian court, which sentenced two innocent men to prison,&quot; accesshollywood.com quoted Madonna as saying. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 8:45 am

Shahid Kapoor's 'Mausam' clouded by ash

The ash clouds, which are hovering over Europe, are playing havoc with Pankaj Kapoor's directorial debut "Mausam" that stars his son Shahid in the main lead.
Source: Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 8:34 am

Sushmita Sen now wants a biological child

After adopting two children, former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen now wants to give birth to a child. &quot;I will go for biological baby because the clock is ticking for me,&quot; Sushmita, 34, told reporters Thursday on the sidelines of a preparatory workshop for the 2010 Miss Universe pageant. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 7:22 am

Censor board undecided over Raajneeti: Prakash Jha

After being dogged by a slew of controversies, Prakash Jha's upcoming political drama &quot;Raajneeti&quot; has now landed in censorship trouble. The censor board is still undecided whether to give it a U or U/A certificate. Jha has also quashed rumours that his movie title was lifted. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 7:19 am

Brad Pitt orders for Pizza chefs

When Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt wants to have a pizza he gets special chefs delivered to his holiday home.The 46-year-old actor, who is currently staying at his 50 million pounds chateau in the South of France with friends, recently called for his favourite chefs to make the perfect pizza for them, Sun online reported.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 7:12 am

Sushmita Sen now wants a biological child

After adopting two children, former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen now wants to give birth to a child.
Source: Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 7:08 am

Kites not to release in Karnataka

Kites, starring Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori, slated to be released all over the world today, is not to be screened in Karnataka, the state's film association has said. Here are the details.
Source: | 21 May 2010 | 6:56 am

Russell Brand undergoes marine training

British comedian Russell Brand lived with a squad of American marines to toughen up. The comedian, who recently took up kick-boxing in an attempt to get fit for his wedding to singer Katy Perry, bunkered down with a group of tough military men for a weekend but struggled to keep up with them, Female First reported. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 6:35 am

Bollywood hones the art of multilinguals

For movies like "Raavan", "Rakta Charitra" and "The Business Man", the makers are using the same locations, resources, mostly the same cast and shooting them simultaneously in different languages.
Source: Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 6:22 am

Gig Alerts: May 21

Check out what the city music lovers are grooving to. DJ Neil Quigley and Paanyavarchya Paaklya perform in separate events to entrall all..
Source: | 21 May 2010 | 5:59 am

Aamir Khan starts online fitness club on his blog, facebook

A group on facebook says; Affiliation: Actor, Location: Mumbai, India, Birthday: March 14, 1965. Just below you see the number of people who like this page, and it an astonishing 248,170 people. But then again the picture on the page make matters more plausible. It's Aamir Khan's facebook page after all. The man has now planned an online health club on his blog and facebook page where he would be keep one and all updated about his health and fitness regimen while he answers questions about films and gives diet suggestions. Well it was regular facebook page but turned into "let's get fit" one thanks to Aamir's fans and his own need to get into shape. On May 15, 2010 Aamir posted the following message on his page "Visited my dietician today. You don't want to know what he said to me. I certainly don't want anyone to know. I really need to get back into shape. Enough partying and revelling in the success of 3I. So Monday onwards back to my diet and workout. Support guys, I need your support and encouragement." And in came hundreds of messages of love and encouragement that eventually inspired a joint effort towards looking good and feeling healthy. The motivated Aamir finally wrote "Ok this fun. Many of you want to know how we can do this. I can't post more than a certain number of characters here So for those of you who want to join me, in the next 20 mins I will post a plan on my site www.aamirkhan.com, check it out and really go for it. It will be great motivation for me too." Since then Aamir has been blogging about health tips, diet routines and dos & don't when it comes to all things fit and fine. To say he has a following on the battle of the bulge, is an understatement. On May 16, Aamir wrote a blog which can easily go down as a step-by-step guide to getting fit for the beginners. He started out by advising his fans on how to take the first and most important step towards weight loss. He blogged: "First things first. Let me share with you what I learnt in the last few years in the process of building a physique, losing weight etc. 3 things are most important, and in that order: 1. A healthy and balanced diet. 2. Exercise. 3. Rest. Actually exercise and rest are equally important, but the most important is a healthy and balanced diet." He went on to explain the mantra to a balanced diet. It's easy to see his passion that ranges from film to well, almost everything he does. Like every other celebrity he didn't go about giving gyaan on what to do but even warned his members, of this newly found club that can be easily called as "Aamir's fitness club", of the fad diets that one is usually put under, to quote him "he best way to get a healthy and balanced diet for your self is to visit a qualified dietician. Not the dieticians who put you onto new fad diets, like high protein diets, low carb diets, blood group diets, don't eat carbs at night diets, Atkins diet, Santa Barbara diets, 'have this pill' diet, 'eat only 'this' one day and 'that' on another day' diet, falana diet, dhamka diet etc." So geared up was Aamir that he readily wanted to go into action. He motivated all his fans with his fitness funda and ended the blog of the day with an action plan, "lets make a group who decides to live healthy. Anyone who wants to join can. Each one of us is responsible for figuring out a diet for ourselves, a workout/sport/walking schedule, and a rest schedule. You decide what is good for you. And stick to it. And every night on fb I post how I fared that day and in response you comment on my post. That way all the comments are tagged together to my post in one space, and so it will be easier for all of us to stay together on this one topic. If one of us is finding it tough the others can encourage. I start Monday!" Well! For all of you who are tired of those celebrity fitness DVDs and gyaan in books, here's the real deal. A club by the celebrity who not just gives you unlimited literature on fitness but talks about his own routine and lip ups. And the best part being, he encourages you at every go.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 May 2010 | 5:58 am

‘Bollywood’s music is above Hollywood’s

When it comes to making movies, Hollywood must be ahead of India, but in terms of music, Bollywood definitely takes the lead. At least that’s what Israeli trance maestro, DJ Skazi believes.
Source: | 21 May 2010 | 5:52 am

Mohit Chauhan plans international tour

The singer-songwriter is working to put together a tour of the US to promote his album, Fitoor.
Source: | 21 May 2010 | 5:39 am

Marvel Comics ties up with Indian channel

UTV Action to promote movies based on Marvel Comics in India, and is looking to release and distribute them in the future.
Source: | 21 May 2010 | 5:29 am

Bela Bahadur creator’s mafia novel now a film

Aabid Surti’s book, Sufi, narrates tales from his childhood spent with the likes of Dawood Ibrahim, to be made into film starring Prateik Babbar and Chitrangada
Source: | 21 May 2010 | 4:35 am

4-year-old Aamir fan set to create world record

One of Aamir Khan's biggest fans, four-and-a-half year old Ronak Vitha, is planning to enter the India Book of Records by performing maximum pushups in a limited amount of time. Trainer Satyajit Chaurasia, who gave Aamir his spectacular body for Ghajini,
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 3:38 am

Kites not to release in Karnataka - Hindustan Times

The Guardian

Kites not to release in Karnataka Hindustan Times The much-awaited movie Kites, starring Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori, slated to be released all over the world today, is not to be screened in Karnataka, the state's film association has said. In a special executive meeting, the Karnataka Film ... Review: Kites is inconsistent; enjoyable in partsDaily News & Analysis 'Kites' banned in Karnataka for breaking normsIBNLive.com Kites - Winds on Hrithik's powerful performanceIndiaGlitz Oneindia -Rediff -Apun Ka Choice all 601 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 21 May 2010 | 3:38 am

Shilpa Shetty reveals her secret desire

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has done it all – acted in films, participated in television reality show, own IPL team and released a video on yoga. So, it came as a surprise when she recently revealed that she has a secret
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 3:32 am

Kites - Review

The bigger the budget, the bigger the names, the bigger the hype, hoopla and razzmatazz, the bigger the expectations from the film. Kites has some of the biggest names in the business - Rakesh Roshan, Anurag Basu and Hrithik Roshan, to
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 3:28 am

Ronan Keating thrown out of his home by wife

London, (ANI): Boyzone star Ronan Keating’s marriage is said to be on the rocks, as his wife Yvonne has reportedly thrown him out of the house accusing him of cheating on her.The former model, 36, ordered the singer to leave their
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 3:21 am

Lindsay Lohan gets bail, escapes arrest

New York, (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who was issued a warrant for missing a mandatory court hearing, escaped an arrest by making bail.Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini said a bond was posted for the 23-year-old but her lawyers pre-emptively handled
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 3:17 am

Sarah Jessica Parker sleeps with her co-stars

Melbourne, (ANI): Sarah Jessica Parker and her Sex and the City 2 co-stars, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis got into bed together during the movie’s filming in Morocco."Being away for that long made our bond even closer and I
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 3:14 am

Miranda Kerr offers 10 romance tips for men

Sydney, (ANI): Australian model Miranda Kerr has offered men ten tips on how they can have romantic harmony with their partners and continue doing so.Kerr, 27, told men’s lifestyle website AskMen.com that usually it is the little things that count, and
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 3:12 am

Jennifer Aniston wants her body to be retouched

Melbourne, (ANI): Jennifer Aniston was reportedly so concerned about looking her age in the new movie The Switch she asked for parts of her body to be ‘retouched’. The 41-year-old actress asked for changes in her looks during the editing process
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 3:11 am

Happy Happy Ga unit returns

The unit of Happy Happy Ga has returned from Kerala after shooting two songs on the lead pairs. One song, “Putukku Jara Jara Dubukkume…” was canned on Varun Sandesh and Vega at Moonar and its surrounding areas, while “Gundello Gudikatti…” was
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 3:05 am

Mallika Sherawat's 'Hissss' - MSN India

Hindustan Times

Mallika Sherawat's 'Hissss' MSN India The movie is about the vengeance of Naagin, the Snake Woman. George States (Jeff Douchette), a ruthless American travels to the jungles of India and captures her mate. She transforms into a stunningly attractive woman (Mallika Sherawat) with absolutely ... Mallika tweets Love Barack posterHindustan Times B'wood goes InternationalTimes of India Mallika Sherawat uploads poster of “Love, Barack” on TwitterTotal Filmy Daily News & Analysis -IndiaGlitz -Indian Express all 19 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 21 May 2010 | 3:01 am

Google launches 'smart' TV - Oneindia

Reuters UK

Google launches 'smart' TV Oneindia London, May 21 (ANI): Google has launched 'smart' TV, a service that integrates Internet and television. The company has collaborated with Sony Corp., Intel Corp. and Logitech International to turn televisions into giant monitors for Internet browsing ... 10 Things to know about Google TVTimes of India Google unveils TV initiativeThe Hindu Google unveils Internet television planHindustan Times New York Times -The Press Association -Vancouver Sun all 1,322 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 21 May 2010 | 2:00 am

Akshay, Sonam, Irrfan, Bobby bond over cricket in Vancouver

Thanks to the extremely persuasive team of actors that she was working with in Vancouver, Sonam Kapoor has turned into a cricket fan during the month-long schedule of Anees Bazmee's Thank You. Which is ironical considering she plays a tennis player in Thank You and needed to get familiar with tennis and not cricket. But cricket was the flavour of the month in Vancouver. And the crew was having a ball with the bat. Speaking excitedly from Vancouver, Irrfan Khan said he has never had more fun shooting for any film. "We shoot the film till late evening and since its daylight even at 8 pm, we play cricket till the sun supports us late in the night." Irrfan reveals that the whole crew, are addicted to the game. "We have as much fun during shooting as we have afterwards. Our cricket matches have become a serious business. I'm working for the first time with almost everyone in the cast and crew from Anees Bazmee to Akshay Kumar and it doesn't feel like the first time. Everyone is so chilled out. I had worked with Sonam's father Anil Kapoor in Slumdog Millionaire. Now I'm working with Sonam." But the one bonding that Irrfan really values in Vancouver is with Bobby Deol. Says Irrfan, "I recently worked with Bobby's brother Sunny. We were cordial. But with Bobby it was instant camaraderie. He's so genuine and simple. Most of my scenes are with Bobby. We've become close friends." Earlier it was Akshay Kumar and Bobby Deol who were best buddies. Vancouver seems to have changed that. It's Irrfan Khan and Bobby who are seen to bond together over cricket while Akshay prefers to spend time with his wife and son. On Irrfan's insistence it has now been decided that on their return, the Thank You team will try to get together in Mumbai to play at least one match every week. Says Irrfan. "We actors need to explore areas of interest beyond acting. We will certainly carry forward our new team spirit and enthusiasm for cricket."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 21 May 2010 | 1:41 am

Yahoo YouTube: Shammi Kapoor Unplugged - Hindustan Times

Deccan Chronicle

Yahoo YouTube: Shammi Kapoor Unplugged Hindustan Times He's been going for dialysis to the Breach Candy Hospital, three days every week for the last couple of years. But, as he points out, the remaining four days are his. And at 79, Shammi Kapoor is the oldest Bollywoodian to be logged on to the Internet. ... Twittering in dreamlandThe Hindu Technology will change the way people watch movies: Shammi KapoorDaily News & Analysis The youthfulness of yahoo-man Shammi Kapoor is unbeaten despite age and illnessIndian Express Deccan Chronicle all 7 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 21 May 2010 | 1:33 am

Bob Dylan number tops Greatest Songs List

Bob Dylan's cult hit Like A Rolling Stone beat off competition from none other than the rock and roll band 'The Rolling Stones' to be crowned the Greatest Song of All Times.
Source: | 21 May 2010 | 1:20 am

KFCC bans Kites screening in Karnataka

Bollywood's most-awaited film Kites has run into trouble in Karnataka even before seeing the light of day. This time, it's not the political outfits or moral police but the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) that has come down heavily on
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 21 May 2010 | 1:04 am

'Raajneeti' cast all admiration for Rahul Gandhi - NDTV.com

The Hindu

'Raajneeti' cast all admiration for Rahul Gandhi NDTV.com They play politicians in upcoming film Raajneeti, and guess who Bollywood actors Arjun Rampal and Katrina Kaif admire most among the real-life politicians - none other than Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi. "Among the emerging politicians our ... You can't be scared: Katrina KaifDaily News & Analysis Katrina Kaif: From Arito 'Cat' to Rajneeti!Entertainment and Showbiz! Katrina tried to connect with her 'Raajneeti' characterTotal Filmy Times of India -Oneindia -Hindustan Times all 62 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 21 May 2010 | 12:59 am

Censor board undecided over 'Raajneeti': Prakash Jha

After being dogged by a slew of controversies, Prakash Jha's upcoming political drama "Raajneeti" has now landed in censorship trouble.
Source: Entertainment News | 21 May 2010 | 12:50 am

Shahrukh to perform at IIFA Awards 2010 - Oneindia

Bollywood Mantra

Shahrukh to perform at IIFA Awards 2010 Oneindia By Raymond Ronamai Salman Khan had said that he would perform at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2010 to be held in Colombo from June 3-5. The latest we hear is that his arch-rival Shahrukh Khan is also performing at the event. ... Shahrukh Khan to perform at IIFA AwardsApun Ka Choice Micromax bags title sponsorship for IIFA AwardsTelecomTiger Cricket, Charity and Stars all at IIFA Weekend!Bollywood Spice IndiaGlitz -TopNews -Daily Mirror all 24 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 May 2010 | 11:44 pm

Kites movie review

KITES STARRING Hrithik Roshan is directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The movie's cast includes Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Kangana Ranawat, Kabir Bedi and Luce Rains.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 9:54 pm

'Kites' not to release in Karnataka

The much-awaited movie "Kites", starring Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori, slated to be released all over the world on Friday, is not to be screened in Karnataka, the state's film association has said.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 May 2010 | 4:41 pm

Nicki Minaj sex tape: Is it Nicki herself or a look alike?

It is still not verified that the girl in the sex tape is Nicki Minaj herself or it is just a look alike. Some claim that someone is looking to cash in on having the tape in their possession, trying to sell the sex tape video for as high as $100,000.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 4:33 pm

Justin Frye and Kendra Wilkinson's sex-scandal got revealed:Latest videos and pictures

The hot news which has spread like fire across the whole nation is about Kendra Wilkinson and her ex-boyfriend Justin Frye's explicit sex tape, which got leaked recently.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 4:27 pm

Marriage bells ringing for Valerie Bertinelli again

Valerie Bertinelli, former wife of Eddie Van Halen, is getting married again, her longtime love, Tom Vitale.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 3:58 pm

Kites not to release in Karnataka

The much-awaited movie Kites, starring Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori, slated to be released all over the world on Friday, is not to be screened in Karnataka, the state's film association has said.
Source: | 20 May 2010 | 3:05 pm

Naomi Campbell to give testimony on 'blood diamond' case

The Special Court for Sierra Leone wanted to hear British Super-model, Naomi Campbell's testimony about a 'blood-diamond' at the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor on Thursday, May 20.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 2:50 pm

Paul McCartney concert 2010 at Rio Tinto Stadium: Ticket information

It is because of the nature of the concert that it is considered as lifetime opportunity. McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the most successful musician and composers in popular music history with a total of 60 gold discs.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 2:22 pm

Jesse James's house on sale; speaks about his wife Sandra Bullock

According to some sources he has put on the California house on sale, the beach front two-story property was with the couple for nearly five years. After Jesse's scandal, his wife and children are facing a lot of problems.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 2:08 pm

Suge Knight arrested for alleged assault and car theft

Marion 'Suge' Knight, Ex-rap music mogul, was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a man and then drove off his Cadillac.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 2:07 pm

Paul McCartney tour 2010: all set to rock Rio Tinto Stadium

Paul McCartney, one of the legendry figures in the world of music and an icon for his upcoming generation, will be performing for the first time at the 'Rio Tinto Stadium' in Salt Lake City at Utah, on July 13.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 2:05 pm

SRK in town - Hindustan Times

SantaBanta.com

SRK in town Hindustan Times Gurgaon came to a standstill as thousands of fans filled up every available spot in a mall that superstar Shah Rukh Khan was scheduled to vist for a promotional event. Though SRK was driven into the event by F1 racer Karun Chandhok, he was late by ... Shahrukh Khan- Akshay Kumar: Camadarie Calls!Entertainment and Showbiz! It's always nice to be in Delhi, says SRKIBNLive.com Changing times for SRK-AkshayTimes of India Bollywood Mantra -IndiaGlitz -Daily News & Analysis all 116 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 May 2010 | 2:02 pm

Salman to dazzle Dubai - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

Salman to dazzle Dubai Hindustan Times Actor Salman Khan will launch his NGO, Being Human, in Dubai later this month. A two-day long extravaganza has been planned around the event that kicks off on May 27 with a fashion show. “It will be followed by a cricket match on May 28,” said one of ... Salman organises cricket match for Being HumanOneindia Pakistani celebs to walk the ramp for SalmanTimes of India Salman's Being Human watched to be launched in DubaiNDTV.com Daily News & Analysis -Total Filmy -koimoi all 20 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 May 2010 | 1:55 pm

Terrence Howard marries Michelle Ghent secretly, details

Hustle and Flow star Terrence Howard, 41, who will soon play the role of Nelson Mandela in the biopic 'Winnie', secretly got married to the commercial production worker Michelle Ghent-Howard, 33, in Los Angeles last January.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 20 May 2010 | 1:23 pm

Seniors sign in to Twitter - Times of India

Indian Express

Seniors sign in to Twitter Times of India That Amitabh Bachchan is on a social networking site and has aquired over 39000 followers in just three days is old news. But he's not the only 50-plus celeb who are actively blogging or are connected to social networking sites. ... Big B's on TwitterHindustan Times Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan: Missing Twitter Acknowledgement!Entertainment and Showbiz! Big B seeks helpIndiainfo.com Economic Times -IBNLive.com -Oneindia all 106 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 20 May 2010 | 12:38 pm

Brazilian-Indian soap 'Passage to India' premieres on Kazakh TV

'Passage to India', a Brazilian-Indian soap that has successfully brought India into the living rooms of a large numbers of Brazilian homes for close to a year now debuted today on the premier Kazakh entertainment TV Channel 31.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 May 2010 | 12:12 pm

Now, a reality show on street dance

Those who enjoy dancing on the streets, rooftops, houses and garages can rejoice - a new reality show is set to bring the street dance genre to the small screen.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 May 2010 | 11:50 am

Anil Kapoor may premiere 'Aisha' at IIFA

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor is planning to screen his upcoming home production "Aisha", starring daughter Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol, at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 May 2010 | 11:42 am

'Lamhaa' screening problematic in Kashmir

The makers of "Lamhaa", a film based on Kashmiri militancy, are facing problems in showcasing it to a Kashmiri audience for the simple reason that there are not many proper and operational movie theatres in the valley.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 May 2010 | 10:50 am

Mallika tweets Love Barack poster

Mallika Sherawat, lying along side Hollywood actor Laz Alonso, draped in the American flag for the film Love Barack and the punchline reads, ‘Politics make strange bed fellows’. Read on...
Source: | 20 May 2010 | 10:29 am

'Bring Bollywood to DU'

After the Raajneeti fiasco at Delhi University, defiant DU students invite Bollywood stars on campus, even as authorities say it is disruptive. Read on for the details.


Source: | 20 May 2010 | 10:22 am

Arshad Warsi and Kalki to star in Shaitan

Kalki Koechlin gave a rocking performance in Dev D, and then poof! She does a vanishing act on everyone. But good news for her fans is that she is back and on movie signing spree. Bejoy Nambiar, who assisted Mani Ratnam during the making of Guru, has written his first film which is a thriller based on real life incidents, titled Shaitan. He has signed Arshad Warsi to play the male lead in the film while Kalki will be seen opposite Arshad. Bejoy had initially produced this project in English for Ashok Amritraj and Hyde Park entertainment in L.A. but since things didn't really happen, Bijoy redid the whole project in Hindi. The other cast includes Manita Das, Shiv Pandit, Jackie Shroff, and Rajit Kapur.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 20 May 2010 | 5:22 am

Salman organises celebrity cricket match and fashion show for Being Human

Whatever Salman does, he does it with style, class and panache. The face of 'Being Human' foundation, that he has been promoting quite voraciously, he has gone a step further and brought India and Pakistan on the same platform, so beautifully and for a worthy cause. It takes a Salman to do that. For the Being Human Foundation's event that is being organised in Dubai, in pursuit to take the cause across the border, something rather special is in store. The event would start with a charity cricket match, Celebrity 2010, organised by Cynosure that will see two teams comprising of Bollywood celebs and Pakistani A-listers. The match would be followed by a fashion show in the evening, organised to showcase the collection of his charitable trust. Right from watches, to T shirts and paintings will be showcased. Though Sallu bhai was expected to present the entire collection, he is now showing only exclusive products and to a selected audience. Reason being, he fears that the designs of his Being Human T shirts will be copied and sold on the streets of Mumbai. It's upsetting for the actor as he raises funds for the needy from this charitable cause. The known faces who will be walking the ramp along side the Pakistani counterparts are Arbaaz, Sohail, Sharman Joshi, Aftab Shivdasani, Riteish Deshmukh, Javed Jaffrey, Dino Morea, Sonu Sood, Riya Sen, Neetu Chandra and music composers Sajid and Wajid along with filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar. From Pakistan, the faces that would be part of the event are cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, singer Atif Aslam and actor Himayaun Saeed. Salman would be reaching out to his fans by explaining the cause behind the foundation and how their support can help the foundation meet its goals. We, at Bollywood Hungama, wish Salman all the very best in his endeavour.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 20 May 2010 | 4:47 am

"Kites is a landmark film, I will never be the same actor again in my life" - Hrithik Roshan ...

Hrithik Roshan kisses trouble, every time he embarks on a journey filled with unpredictable results. But then the results are obvious - it's a success. It means that he kisses trouble goodbye. On the one hand, Duggu (Hrithik's nick name) exudes confidence, humour and, like a lot of ex-child stars, sometimes seems eerily mature and worldly. Yet off screen he cuts a surprisingly small, compact figure, still quite boyish despite the well-cut jacket, ill-cut beard and resonant voice with its Rat Pack locutions and finger-popping rhythms. As he discusses this summer's most awaited film Kites with UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel, occasionally you feel him pulling against the wind, then with the wind, and surprisingly, sometimes, unmoved. Here's is Part 2 of the unchained Hrithik Roshan. Fly along with him and explore the journey because you never know, you may kiss trouble goodbye too. They say love has no language. So how proficient a Mexican are you after meeting a belleza (beauty) like Barbara? Also, the film has you speaking in English and Hindi and Barbara in Spanish. (laughs) You've learnt a bit of the language too. Interacting with Barbara and her family, I have picked up a lot of Spanish. I'm so busy filming for Guzaarish that most of the words are out of my vocabulary. I plan to revisit my books and I am going to brush up on my Spanish. If a love story needs to portray a certain scene depicting sensuality and sexuality, it shouldn't be looked down upon as dirty or vulgar Why can't Indian films show sexuality successfully? That's because we are not fully comfortable with ourselves. It's kind of a hypocritical perception that our society has and is been made to follow. I completely disagree with it. If I keep on talking about the censors and our society, it's never going to end. If a love story needs to portray a certain scene depicting sensuality and sexuality, it shouldn't be looked down upon as dirty or vulgar. You should not protect yourself, you should just let go. The scene has to be pure. And talk about a pure talent like Kangna Ranaut who plays a special appearance in Kites. Absolutely. She is an incredible actor. Her spirit and enthusiasm is infectious. She is a person who has been gifted by this incredible beauty. Kangna has no ego and no inhibition in portraying any emotion which is something very rare in our industry. I had a great time working with her and partying with Kangna. Those were the times I will cherish forever. All lovers have to face the music before they get married. Did you go through some tough days before you got married to your wife in real life, Suzanne Roshan? Well, there was one aspect that had to be accomplished before I got married to Suzanne. When I was dating her, I always told her that I wanted to be an actor and I don't know if I can be successful. I told her that I might not be able to give her that life that we enjoy because of our parents. It will be a different story once we get married. Even a vacation in India might be an expensive gamble. You never know what happens with the life of an actor. I knew I would probably not be in a mindset to celebrate a marriage if I was not successful. But there was never a worry for me because I was completely in love with Suzanne. She has complete faith in me. I often say this and I mean it - I would not have become an actor if it was not for Suzanne. If she had not blindfolded me and pushed me in front of the camera. I would not have become an actor if it was not for Suzanne Anurag Basu is the first director to direct a film with you under your father's production house, Film Kraft. How different was it not to see your father behind the directors chair? There was never a moment where I thought of it being something that was out of the ordinary. Everything happened at such an organic pace. I have to applaud my father's efforts in striving to keep growing as a creative man. Kites was his subject and he wanted to hand it over to a young mind like Anurag Basu to see how he could've directed it, and therefore have that as an access point to grow as a creative man himself. Is there a director hidden somewhere inside Hrithik Roshan, the actor? (laughs) People keep saying that to me. A director is not only about having talent and knowing what is wrong and what is right. I do have that faculty in my brain where I can visualise and help in creating suitable moments or to give the right kind of suggestions. But all that comes from me as an actor. To direct, you have to be able to conceive, you have to be able to write, you have to lead and motivate hundreds of people. The last time we saw you in an ensemble film was in 2001, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. When do we see you repeat the magic? Pretty soon. I won't name the film or the star cast but it's going to be an insane ensemble film. Are you having a separation anxiety on Kites as we finish off this interview? Not an anxiety. But any film that I've been so honest and close with, I miss it when it gets over. It happened when I did Koi Mil Gaya and it will happen when I complete my next film Guzaarish. There are certain roles that your heart goes out into. Kites is an evolution when it comes to me as an actor. Kites is a landmark film. I will never be the same actor again in my life. Click here to read the first part of this interview
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 May 2010 | 4:20 am

'Kooke' girl Antara graduates from Genelia to Katrina

Antara Mitra - Does the name ring a bell? Not really. And no one - whether the singer or the audience - can be blamed for that. After all she is one of those newbie singers who has just stepped into the world of playback singing and sung two numbers that are out and out different from each other. As a Bollywood follower, it is impossible to miss the track 'Bheegi Si' from the film Raajneeti which is playing on music channels 24X7. The voices behind this song picturised on Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif are Mohit Chauhan and, as you would have guessed by now, Antara Mitra. However, what is difficult to guess is the fact that she is the same girl who had sung 'Kooke Kooke' [Life Partner] last year. Yes, the same song (picturised on Genelia D'Souza) where the brief given to Antara was - 'Sing it so bad that people would love it'. "That was the most unconventional start that any playback singer could have ever vouched for", laughs Antara when reminded of the incident that paved the way for her career in Bollywood, "Dada (as she fondly calls Pritam) gave me those two lines of 'Kooke' and asked me to go 'besura'. I asked that 'Dada, are you really serious?'. Even when he said yes, I couldn't believe him. He explained to me the situation but it required quite a few takes before I could really go completely off key. I was scared and asked 'dada' if this was actually the right start for a newcomer. He assured me that I won't regret singing the song. The way 'Kooke' turned so popular; I had no reasons not to believe in 'dada' thereafter." However, the situation was entirely different once Pritam offered Antara a chance to sing 'Bheegi Si'. "The moment I heard that song, I told 'dada' that this is one of his best compositions ever created", says the 21 year old singer who hails from Kolkota and has been stationed in Mumbai for past 5 years, "He is always over critical about his compositions and was still not too sure about 'Bheegi Si'. However, even as the song still remained to be mixed, I promised 'dada' that it would be one of his most acclaimed numbers." As things stand today, Antara's promise has turned true as 'Bheegi Si' has seen instant acclaim coming its way. Not just has the song turned out to be quite popular in quick time, it has also enhanced the graph of Raajneeti which till a fortnight ago was looking like an out and out political drama sans any song and dance relief. However, the presence of 'Bheegi Si' coupled with Antara's wonderful job behind the mike has made many stand up and notice the fresh appeal that the music album has brought to fore now. "For someone who has been mentored exceedingly well by 'dada', word 'thanks' would be too small in comparison", says Antara who was one of the Top-5 finalists in the reality show Indian Idol, "Singers don't quite get a second chance in the industry but Hindi music industry seems to be embracing me well. Pritam da has been extremely patient with me and his 'Bheegi Si' is something that I would cherish forever."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 May 2010 | 4:04 am

Celina becomes new face of Proactiv

When they are not busy shooting for their films, our B-town celebs are pretty occupied with their endorsement deals. The latest actress to bag yet another endorsement deal is Celina Jaitly who has been anointed as the face of Proactiv. For those in the dark, Proactiv is the World's No.1 selling Acne Treatment System. Sounding super-excited about bagging this endorsement deal, Celina tweets, "When I first used PROACTIVE as a 17 yr old, had no idea will end up being among the line up of wonderful faces who represent this wonder product. Becoming the new face of PROACTIVE is a great honour. It gives me gr8 pleasure to join the line up of Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, Vanessa Williams, Katy Perry and become the face of PROACTIVE. The ad campaign launches on Monday and will wait for feedbacks from my tweeple." We are sure Celina's fans would be more than happy to see the gorgeous actress in this ad campaign.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 20 May 2010 | 3:35 am

"Imran Khan and I became good friends during Delhi Belly" - Vir Das

Vir Das' much-delayed Aamir Khan production Delhi Belly with Imran Khan is finally going to release. Das basking in the favourable reviews of Badmaash Company says Delhi Belly will be released in the first quarter of 2011, a fact that even director Abhinay Deo now blissfully into his second directorial venture Game, is not aware of. Now that Vir Das is doing mainstream Hindi films, he is unlikely to make those stinging savage stand-up jokes about Salman and other Bollywood biggies. This has not gone down with his fans. A lady has threatened to come after the stand-up comic virtuoso turned film actor Vir Das with a butcher's knife for acting in a Bollywood film after savagely satirizing all things about Bollywood on stage for years. And this is just one of the innumerable hate messages and calls Vir has received ever since he made an impact as the blimp with the roving eye in Badmaash Company this week. Chuckles the amused actor, "Those who have been watching me do stand-up comedy for years think I've sold out to Bollywood because I'm now working in the very system that I've been religiously mocking and demolishing on stage. But the fact of the matter is, I was I am and I will continue to be a stand-up comedian and I will continue to make jokes on the Indian movie industry." Vir admits Bollywood biggies have a sense of humour about themselves. His favourite brunt of joke used to be George Bush and not Salman Khan, as rumoured. "Obama doesn't render himself to the same humour as Bush. So my new best friend is Tiger Woods. And of course IPL jokes," says Vir who is clearly steering away from taking potshots at Bollywood after Badmaash Company. Says Vir, "I started as a stand-up comedian and that's what I remain at heart. I haven't forgotten my beginnings in Chicago in 2004 as a dog-walker and a doorman at a hotel. So when we were back in the US to shoot for Badmaash Company, I'd shoot the whole day and then head for the local clubs to do my stand-up acts for two hours almost every evening." It's a difficult choice for Vir. Even as he gets acceptance as an actor in Bollywood, he's expected to go up on stage and continue to jokingly abuse Bollywood. Vir is amazed by the impact he has made in Badmaash Company. "When I signed the film, I knew it was a Shahid Kapoor film. I had seen how central he had been to his earlier films and expected this one to be no different. But I was pleasantly surprised when my role turned out to be so substantial." Aamir Khan's Delhi Belly is his next release, and Vir is confident he'd make an impact. There seems to be as much of a bonding with Imran Khan as there was with Shahid Kapoor during Badmaash Company. Says Vir, "I can't talk about my role. But I play a character diametrically opposite to the one in Badmaash Company. Imran and I became good friends during Delhi Belly. We're both comedy fans and Mac junkies. We had an insane amount of fun doing this film. We all knew we'd never have an experience like this again." Producer Aamir Khan didn't make things easy . Vir had to undergo auditions repeatedly before he was selected. Says Vir, "I auditioned nine times in one year. Then every week I'd read some bigger Bollywood actor had bagged my role. So by the time I got in the room with Aamir, I was on Cloud 9. He's nothing less than a genius." Vir says there was no interference from Aamir on the sets. "Aamir was heavily into Delhi Belly during auditions and the worskshops. After that he kind of set us loose." Travelling extensively to cities all over for his stand-up comedy Vir says he has had no time to get himself into a steady relationship. "Of course I've had relationships and girlfriends. But I'm dying for the day when I can say about someone that we're just good friends."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 May 2010 | 2:43 am

No screening of Lamhaa in Kashmir

Click above for movie stills The volatile situation in Kashmir has created a strange and difficult problem for Lamhaa. The film based on the problem of Kashmiri militancy is all set for release on July 16. Much as the director Rahul Dholakia wants to take the hard-hitting political drama for its initial screening into the Valley, there is no way he can do so for the simple reason that there are no proper and operational movie theatres in Kashmir. And Rahul is at his wit's end. "Lamhaa was made for the people of Kashmir. It's about their life, their anguish and their politics. How can I not show it to the people of Kashmir? The film belongs to them. It is unimaginable for me that the rest of the world would watch Lamhaa and not the Kashmiris." Dholakia now plans to take the print and projection equipment and screen the film at key centres of Jammu & Kashmir on his own. "There's no option but to follow an unconventional method to get the film screened in the Valley." Although several situations and characters in Lamhaa are based on real Kashimiri politics, the film's makers have been advised to play down the reality card. Apparently, producer Bunty Walia and leading man Sanjay Dutt have been told by their school- mate Omar Abdullah not to play up the Kashmiri card. A hush-hush screening of Lahmaa is being planned for father and son Farooq and Omar Abdullah. Says Rahul Dholakia, "It isn't as though I'm playing down or distancing myself from the reality of the Valley. But considering volatile the situation it's better not to get any section of Indian politics hostile about our film." To de-accentuate the political side the film, the producer now plans various glamour events connected with Lamhaa including a fashion show featuring Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu, Kunal Kapoor and Anupam Kher at the forthcoming IIFA awards in Colombo. The actors in Kashmiri attire will walk the ramp with India's top models. Dholakia hopes that by glamorizing Lamhaa they're not downsizing the film's powerful message about peace in the Valley.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 20 May 2010 | 2:21 am