Bollywood And Hollywood Gossips

Akshay flies to Mumbai to celebrate his birthday

2009-09-09T12:50:00.000+05:30

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who turned 42 Wednesday, completed his shooting in Italy before schedule to be with his family here on his birthday."Akshay wanted to ring in his birthday with his family. He doesn`t want to miss this at any cost," said a source close to the actor who was shooting in Italy for Sajid Khan`s ‘House Full’.

"Akshay was missing them very much while shooting in Italy. Sajid understood Akshay`s feelings and saw to it that the shooting gets wrapped up in advance so that Akshay can fly down to Mumbai and celebrate his birthday with his family," the source added.

Meanwhile, his wife Twinkle has planned a quiet party for family and close friends.

While the past two years have been extremely lucky for Akshay, in 2009 he had to face setbacks in ‘Chandni Chowk To China’ and ‘8X10 Tasveer’ -- both the films were rejected by audiences. But he managed to strike back with ‘Kambakkht Ishq’.

His forthcoming films include Anthony D`Souza`s ‘Blue’, Priyadarshan`s ‘De Dana Dan’ and Vipul Shah`s ‘Action Replay’.

Simon Cowell planning lavish USD 250k party for 50th b’day

2009-09-09T12:36:00.000+05:30

Celebrity judge Simon Cowell is planning an extravagant birthday bash for himself when he turns 50 next month.

Cowell is all set to shell out 250,000 pounds for a glamorous party to celebrate his birthday on October 7, say reports.

It is believed 400 celebrity friends of Cowell will descend at Hertfordshire`s Wrotham Park to join the celebrations.

Contactmusic quoted a source as telling the Daily Mirror: "Simon`s been planning this party for months and the guest list is phenomenal - a `Who`s Who` of the celebrity world.

"It`s going to be the highlight of the showbiz calendar. Simon`s not a massive party person, so when he says he`s going to do something, he does it in style."

Stars expected to attend the party include music maestro Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish, actor Kevin Spacey, actress Denise Richards, supermodel Kate Moss, Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue, his co-judges from talent shows and most of his recording artists.

The insider added: "All his recording artists have been invited. And all the judges on his shows from both sides of the Atlantic.

"He`s always incredibly composed but he`ll definitely be toasting his birthday properly. There will be champagne on tap, plus a three-course banquet.

"But he can`t get up to too much, as his mother Julie is the guest of honour."

I took to drugs because of my dad: Kelly Osbourne

2009-09-09T12:34:00.000+05:30

Singer Kelly Osbourne, daughter of rocker Ozzy Osbourne, revealed that after seeing her father surviving in spite of drugs and alcohol addiction, she also decided to indulge.

"I think, to be honest with you, the way that I looked at it when I was really young was `well, Dad`s still alive...I can do it too` and when I look at it now, I think `my god, why did I put myself through that?`....why didn`t I just ask for help? why didn`t I just be honest with how miserable I really was?"

"But I was afraid to because when you`re 17 and the entire world is looking at you and your mum`s got cancer and my dad`s in hospital on life support, I didn`t know how to cope and didn`t know what I was doing. I did turn to drugs and it wasn`t the smartest thing at all because it destroyed my life," mirror.co.uk quoted Kelly as saying.

Kelly was speaking on a talk show to promote her new book `Fierce`. She said that it wasn`t a traditional autobiography.

"It`s not an autobiography but it has autobiographical qualities because I couldn`t tell people not to do something or to do something if I can`t say why I know not to do it. It would be really hypocritical if I did that so I made such an effort to be just as honest as I possibly could.

"It`s called `Fierce` because it`s targeted at young women and fierce can mean so many different things, it can mean something is great, something is bad, it can be scary, it can be fantastic and it sums it all up."

Clooney introduces new girlfriend Elizabeth Canalis

2009-09-09T12:10:00.000+05:30

Oscar winning actor George Clooney has introduced his new girlfriend Elizabeth Canalis to his friends at the Venice Film Festival.A website reports that the 30-year old Canalis is Italian and a TV presenter. The two have been dating for two months now and they both seem to be in love as they walked the red carpet. Canalis wore a strapless teal floor-length gown and black peep-toe heels.

Clooney escorted her to the top of the stairs and came back to greet and sign autographs for fans and also pose for photographs. Clooney is at the festival to promote his new film "Ewan McGregor".

Rihanna, Brown plan romantic getaway

2009-09-09T09:05:00.001+05:30

After reports suggesting that R&B superstars, Rihanna and Chris Brown have rekindled their romance, the grapevine now suggests that the pair are planning
a romantic holiday together.

Brown is currently banned from seeing Rihanna for five years by a court order after he was found guilty of assaulting the `Umbrella hitmaker`, so they have decided to jet off to
Acapulco, Mexico, as the ruling cannot be enforced outside US, Star magazine reported.

"They spoke to their lawyers to see what was allowed, and are now planning two weeks in Mexico. They want to spend some quality time together and know they have a lot to
reconcile before they can make their relationship public again," a source told the magazine.

Brown, who had already apologised for the incident through a video posted on YouTube, views this getaway as a second chance and he`s determined to make up for it, friends
revealed.

"What happened was a shock to both of them and completely out of character for Chris. There was nothing they could do but split up. But they`ve kept in touch and met up in
secret as they missed each other. They`ve never, ever stopped loving each other," a source close to the couple said.

I`m a pathetic dancer, says Rajeev Khandelwal

2009-09-09T07:40:00.000+05:30

He is a good actor and a good TV host, but Rajeev Khandelwal calls himself a "pathetic dancer". Despite that, he has finally managed to dance for a song in his next film "Peter Gaya Kaam Se"."`Peter Gaya Kaam Se` is more like a commercial film with music by Sajid-Wajid; so, yes, there`s a little bit of dancing. There`s one song that I have done. I`m a pathetic dancer, but I have still managed," Rajeev told reporters.

The actor, who is currently hosting STAR Plus` controversial reality show "Sach Ka Saamna", will be seen in a completely new look in the movie being produced by UTV Spotboy.

"You`ve never seen me in that kind of look before. In terms of my look, my diction (authentic Konkani accent) and my character, everything is different.

"From that man caught in circumstances and no choice in `Aamir`, I will be now seen as a man who is living a carefree life and wants to go and explore better opportunities abroad," he said.

Aishwarya overtakes Katrina in the most risky celebrity poll

2009-09-09T00:24:00.001+05:30

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has defeated ‘sexiest’ Katrina Kaif in the most dangerous Indian celebrity in cyberspace search item poll. The ‘Bachchan-bahu’ may not have as much visibility these days as her ex Salman’s girlfriend, but her popularity is intact in the virtual world of cyberspace.

For the second time, McAfee researched India`s celebrities from the world of cinema, cricket and politics and came out with sensational revelations. Cricketer Yuvraj Singh has topped the poll overall and south Indian actresses have an edge over Bollywood hotties. Cricketers have given a tough competition to hunks of our filmdom.

It is revealed that fans searching for Yuvraj Singh downloads or Yuvaraj Singh wallpapers, Yuvraj Singh photos, Aishwarya Rai wallpapers, Aishwarya Rai screen savers and Aishwarya Rai videos are most likely to land at a Website that`s tested positive for online threats, such as spyware, adware, spam, phishing, viruses and other malware.

MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh rank third and sixth in the list while Kollywood is quickly picking up pace in the world of most dangerous clicks.

``Cricket and Bollywood are two subjects about which every Indian is passionate about. It is no surprise that cybercriminals capitalize on celebrities from the world of sports and cinema to lure innocent fans to encourage the download of malicious software in disguise,`` said Kartik Shahani, Regional Director - India, McAfee, Inc.

``Its very common for malware authors to take advantage of current hot topics luring consumers to malicious websites they created. Users need to be cautious and should keep their antivirus/ security software updated with the latest versions,`` Shahani said while talking to a news daily.

Here is the top 10 list of most dangerous celebrities:

Yuvraj Singh - Cricketer
Aishwarya Rai - Actress
MS Dhoni - Cricketer
Namitha - South Indian Actress
Shriya Saran – South Indian Actress
Harbhajan Singh - Cricketer
Sania Mirza – Tennis Player
Asin – Actress
Bipasha Basu - Actress
Shahid Kapoor – Actor

When Clooney was turned down by a woman!

2009-09-08T23:44:00.000+05:30

Hollywood star George Clooney was once turned down by Australian writer Kathy Lette after he propositioned her for sex.

Lette was writing sitcoms in the US in the 1980s and gave Clooney his first major acting role in 1987 but she admits the star asked her out on a date and she refused, reports celebrifi.com.

"I turned down George Clooney for sex. He was cute, and he asked me out! But there was always hostility between the writers and the actors, because the actors earned more. So I said, `I don`t go out with actors`," she said.

Lette later regretted the move as soon the hunk turned up on TV medical drama "ER".

Katrina Kaif’s craze claims life of a star-struck fan

2009-09-08T18:31:00.000+05:30

Katrina Kaif’s craze is breaking out like an epidemic. The stunning actress, touted to have the perfect body and face, has a strong fan following. Sadly, ‘sexiest actress’ Kat’s blinding beauty is claiming lives. According to latest Bollywood news, one of Katrina’s star-struck fans got so frustrated when he failed to meet her that he jumped into a lake and ended his life.

According to sources, Katrina was in Bhopal, shooting for upcoming film ‘Rajneeti’ with Ranbir Kapoor, Ajay Devgan and Arjun Rampal. She was to arrive at a pre-selected locale for the shoot and there was a huge gathering to catch a glimpse of the Brit beauty. The actress’ 25-year-old fan was also standing in anticipation there. But at the last minute, the star did not turn up due to some changes in shooting plans.

The fan could not bear it and he jumped into a lake. Although no suicide note has been found but it is believed that he committed suicide after failing to realize his dream of meeting Katrina.

Sources say that Katrina as well as the film’s unit is not aware of the unfortunate incident.

Katrina is growing dangerous by the day!

Cheryl Cole wants to buy her beloved Newcastle United

2009-09-08T17:20:00.000+05:30

Hottie Cheryl Cole has revealed her wish to buy her favourite football club Newcastle United.

The Girls Aloud singer boasts of a fortune of over 10 million pounds while her footie hubby Ashley Cole earns 3.5-million pounds a year.

Club owner Mike Ashley had put up the club for sale in June this year.

Ashley’s price of 100 million pounds for the club has not met any takers as yet.

Now Cheryl wants to become part of a consortium to save The Toon, reports The Daily Star.

The 26-year-old beauty disclosed her desire on Real Radio breakfast show.

Host Craig Beck asked her: “You must have got a bit of cash.

“You don’t fancy buying Newcastle and putting Ashley at left back?”

She replied: “If I had that kind of cash, I would.”

Demi Moore praised by daughter for career sacrifice

2009-09-08T16:06:00.000+05:30

Demi Moore and ex-hubby Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer has credited her star mom for making a huge sacrifice by abandoning her movie career to care for her children.

Moore, 46, chucked Hollywood career in the late 1990s to look after her three daughters, and became a full-time single mother after she split with the ‘Armageddon’ star in 1998.

And now, her 21-year-old daughter Rumer, the eldest of Moore`s three children, has praised her mum for putting her kids before her career.

"I didn`t realise until I got older. She was at the peak of her career and she left to take care of us, and that`s the reason me and my sisters are as grounded as we are,” the Daily Express quoted her as having told Glamour magazine.

“It was an incredible decision that many other people would not have made. Otherwise we might have been a little bit crazier, so thanks, Mum!" added Rumer.

Jordan, Peter Andre file divorce papers

2009-09-08T16:02:00.001+05:30

Jordan, aka Katie Price, and singer Peter Andre have officially put an end to their four-year marriage by filing papers for divorce.Peter was said to have made the move first. But when the glamour girl found out she reportedly wanted to beat the ‘Mysterious Girl’ hitmaker to court and allegedly called her team of attorneys to take action as well.

"It`s quite sad really and nothing more than a petty snipe from Ms Price,” the Sun quoted a family lawyer as saying.

“It`s her way of saying, ``I am not allowing you to divorce me - instead I am going to divorce you.``

"It`s just a way of sticking your fingers up at your ex through legal process. It`s about emotion - nothing else," the lawyer added.

A pal of Peter said: "Peter isn`t really asking for any money or property from Katie, but there are a few pieces of furniture that he wants back. What he wants most is his gym equipment.

"The financial agreement is almost there, but they`ve still got to thrash out custody issues."

Uber-cool Salman wins hearts as he chucks starry airs

2009-09-08T14:35:00.000+05:30

Call him a bad boy for his weird antics and volatile rage but Salman Khan can be a real gentleman when he wants to be. The actor, who is otherwise infamous for making producers pay through their nose, left filmmaker Vipul Shah of ‘London Dreams’ pleasantly surprised after he went out of his way to assist the crew of the film.

It so happened that while shooting certain sequences of ‘London Dreams’ in Punjab, the unit members realised that Sallu’s costumes had not arrived. The star was ready to go for his scene but the crewmembers were much too scared to inform him about the incident. But to their surprise when Sallu was told about the gross negligence he was anything but angry.

To everyone’s surprise, Sallu offered to get the costume for his scene. He had to be dressed as a bandmaster for the scene and he went on a look out for the outfit in Punjab.

Confirming the news a source said, “When the production team told him about the problem and he stepped forward to bail them out. He asked the production team to get him addresses of traditional Indian bands located nearby. After he got the list, he arranged for cars to head to those places. Everybody was wondering what he was up to. Salman visited the band offices and took them by surprise when he told them that he wanted to borrow one uniform from them. He gave them his measurements”.

What’s more is that the locals were more than willing to help him out. After a frantic search, Salman got his size and hurried back to the sets. The filmmakers were relieved that they could resume shooting and it was all thanks to the uber-cool Salman.

Priyanka Chopra lends support to child rights

2009-09-08T12:35:00.000+05:30

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is riding on the success of `Kaminey`, has pledged her support to a fund-raising project started by international fashion brand Bulgari, which is celebrating its 125 years, for the defence of children`s rights.

"It goes without saying that children are our future and we need to do whatever it takes to ensure that they have a chance for a better future by educating them and protecting their rights. I`m very proud to be a part of this initiative. I firmly believe that every little step we take will make a difference in the long run," Priyanka said in a press release.

Bulgari, an Italian company, has chosen to support the "Rewrite the Future" campaign started by Save the Children, an independent international organisation that works for children`s rights and has its presence in around 100 countries.

Internationally, this campaign is being supported by noted celebrities such as Ben Stiller, Mischa Barton, Terrance Howard and Julianne Moore, among others.

Bulgari has introduced a silver ring specially created for the campaign and has Save the Children logo engraved inside. It costs Rs.20,100 and was flashed by Priyanka at a press conference in Mumbai Monday.

The 'Rewrite the Future' campaign by Save the Children is aimed at providing quality education by 2010 to eight million children living in conflict-affected areas.

Pak actress Meera claims Indian director Saif is defaming her

2009-09-08T11:12:00.000+05:30

Lollywood actress Meera claims that Indian filmmaker Faisal Saif is trying to ruin her reputation.

She even claims that the director has paid Attiqur Rehman to pretend to be her husband.

Her statements came after she had lodged a complaint with Punjab Chief Minister’s complaint cell against Rehman, and requested for security claiming that her life was in danger.

Rehman, however, rejected her claim by saying that he did not know any Indian director named Faisal Saif, reports the Daily Times.

He said that Meera was constructing stories to hide her marriage to him.

Lilly Allen enjoys cricket with Rolling Stones

2009-09-08T08:58:00.000+05:30

Popstar Lilly Allen mixed her two passions, music and cricket, when she enjoyed a cricket match with `Rolling Stones` legend Mick Jagger and drummer Charlie Watts.

Allen and Watts seemed to be having a good time as they joined the crowd at Lord`s to watch England face off with traditional rivals Australia, the Sun reported.

The duo were later joined by rock icon Mick Jagger and the hell raising trio were seen daintily sipping cups of tea while enjoying the cricketing action.

However, the 24-year-old singer`s love for the `Gentleman`s game` was not enough for the English team as they lost the match to their counterparts from down under.

Priyadarshan can`t believe he`s won National Award

2009-09-08T07:55:00.000+05:30

Priyadarshan, currently shooting in Karaikudi, cannot believe his Tamil film `Kanchivaram` has won the National Award for Best Film. "This isn`t just my first National Award, it`s my first award ever!" he exclaims.

"Can you believe, in my career of 25 years as film director this is the first time I`ve won an award? And that I`ve won it for `Kanchivaram` is a very special thing for me. This film is very close to my heart," says the director emotionally, even as he prepares for the release of his next masala film `De Dana Dan`.

He was reacting soon after the 55th National Film Awards for 2007 were announced in New Delhi Monday.

"Now when the critics see `De Dana Dan` they`ll say Priyan is back to his old tricks," chuckles the prolific director.

"But I am proud of my masala films as well. It`s very important for a film to get an audience. And my comedies are big successes. I can`t fight success. I will continue to make the massy comedies," says the director whose films have often been accused of being wholesale adaptations of South Indian hits.

Ironically, all his serious-toned films in Hindi including the recent "Billu" with Shah Rukh Khan have been failures.

"I`ve to make what the audience likes. But now I also have to make films that are close to my heart.

"`Kanchivaram` is a completely original screenplay. And I`m really happy for my leading man Prakash Raj. He has breathed life into the role of the silk weaver. Sabu Cyril who has worked many times with me got the National Award for Best Art Direction. Sabu has made every frame look like a silk saree woven with love and care."

Sadly Priyan missed out on the National Award for Best Director. "But no regrets. Adoor Gopalkrishnan is a colleague I greatly admire. He deserved it. I`m just glad to be finally recognised after all these years."

Gopalkrishnan won the award for "Nalu Pennnugal".

`Kaminey` was my litmus test: Shahid Kapur

2009-09-08T00:01:00.000+05:30

Audiences and critics can`t stop raving about Shahid Kapoor`s performance in the hit film "Kaminey", but the 28-year-old actor says doing the dark thriller was a "litmus test" as his well-wishers felt breaking away from his lover boy image may ruin his career.

"The fact is that mass as well as niche audiences have given a thumbs up to a subject and a genre that were never explored before. This was a very huge film for me and hence a big litmus test as well. It was such a huge risk and my fortune could have swung either way. I`m so happy that it paid off eventually," Shahid told reporters.

Even though he has worked in films across varied genres, the lover boy image seems to have latched on to him, courtesy his recent successes like "Jab We Met" and "Vivah".

"Even when I was on the verge of signing `Kaminey`, people discouraged me. Since on paper itself it sounded such a different film, I was advised that I should follow a conventional route and do more love stories.

"People felt that I was on a wrong path by signing on something experimental when I should have rather consolidated my image as a lover boy. I am glad I took a firm stand though because I sincerely believe that audiences today want a change," he said.

But Shahid isn`t turning his back to romantic films and his next will be "Dil Bole Hadippa", in which he has teamed up with Rani Mukerji.

"Now `Dil Bole Hadippa` is a complete contrast to `Kaminey` with a lot of `bhangra-shangra`...See, at the end of the day, I do want to do different kinds of work and find acceptance in all spaces.

"It`s just that I`m not willing to restrict myself to a particular genre, especially in times when change is the order of the day. Thankfully, audiences have become much more receptive to you being seen in a different avatar," the actor said.

After the success of Vishal Bharadwaj`s "Kaminey", Shahid finds himself in the big league of actors, but he has his head firmly on his shoulders.

"I am happy that `Kaminey` worked for me and I am also aware about the fact that post the success of the film, there are also lot of expectations from me. Still, it`s early days for me to begin celebrations.

"There are many more movies that I have to do over a period of time. I have to continuously prove myself. In a couple of weeks from now, I have `Dil Bole Hadippa` coming out; so I`m keeping my fingers crossed," he said.

While the Khans - Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman - have been dominating from the top along with Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan, the success of "Kaminey" means that both Shahid and Saif Ali Khan, who delivered a money spinner in "Love Aaj Kal", have also made their mark.

Shahid may not be inside the ring yet but he is knocking the doors at the least.

"Everyone seems to be saying that, but I keep reminding myself that it has only been six years for me in the industry. Of course, I`m extremely happy to be even considered a good enough candidate. For someone who is just 28 years old, I feel very privileged and fortunate to see such confidence from my audiences as well as the industry," he said.

Megan Fox reunites with Austin Green

2009-09-07T20:03:00.000+05:30

Hollywood actress Megan Fox has sparked rumours of a reconciliation with former fiance Brain Austin Green after they were spotted holding hands during an outing in Canada.

The couple`s on-off relationship came to an end in February this year and in June Fox confirmed that the romance was officially over, reports contactmusic.com. But she also said that she will always be close to Green because he was her first love.

But it seems that the two are trying to revive their romance.

Andre laughs off Jordan’s ‘Mysterious Girl’ claims

2009-09-07T17:37:00.000+05:30

Aussie singer Peter Andre has laughed off reports that he has a new girl in his life, insisting that he feels like a virgin.

The 36-year-old singer’s statement came after his estranged wife Kate Price, aka Jordan, went on TV to suggest that he had a new Mysterious Girl.

He even compared himself to the hero of the hit comedy ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’.

“OK 36 and not a V but feel like one at mo. Lol,” the Daily Star quoted him as having written on his Twitter page.

Meanwhile, Jordan has reportedly told son Harvey to call her boyfriend Alex Reid ‘Daddy’, a news which has upset Andre.

He is disheartened that his disabled stepson is being used as a pawn in the divorce battle.

Jailed Jack Tweed cries he is innocent

2009-09-07T17:35:00.000+05:30

Jailed rape suspect Jack Tweed has reportedly claimed his innocence, while he awaits trial.

Jade Goody’s widower has been put behind bars after a 19-year-old clubber claimed that Tweed raped her as his pal joined in.

The 22-year-old is said to have attacked the girl at a party at his home after inviting the teenager and two of her female friends back to his rented house from a London nightspot in the early hours.

Tweed, who has apparently confessed he had been with the girl at the centre of the claim, purportedly made a tearful phone call to his pal from Pentonville prison in London, insisting he is innocent.

“His friend asked him if he was OK. Jack said, ‘No, I’m f***ing not. I’m in Pentonville jail and I can’t believe that I am here. It’s all a nightmare,” the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

Tweed apparently added to the friend: “I can’t believe a girl has made an allegation like that against me and I have ended up here. I am totally innocent and that will be shown in time.”

He also reportedly said: “This is all so ridiculous…I have done nothing. I was with the girl, but no way did I rape her. When the police came to the house I could not believe it. I feel drained and really low. I haven’t slept since I was arrested.”

Tweed would be remanded in custody until September 21.

Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian’s mood swings terrifies her boyfriend

2009-09-07T17:21:00.000+05:30

American socialite Kourtney Kardashian has revealed that she is suffering from such terrible mood swings ever since her pregnancy that her boyfriend Scott Disick is terrified of her.Kourtney, 30, who is expecting her first child with Disick, admits that her hormones are affecting her temperament, but she is doing her best to try not to be rude to those close to her.

“Scott keeps getting scared. But he’s been great with my mood swings so far. He’s like, ‘Just take a deep breath,’” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

“He heard that with the last three months of a pregnancy you have really extreme mood swings so he was joking, ‘Oh, you’re not going to believe the mood swings!’” she said.

But it is not only her partner who has been getting the sharp end of her tongue, her family, including sisters Kim and Khloe and mother Kris, have also been suffering.

“If I’m just trying to pick a fight with someone and if I’m around Scott or my mom, then they’ll probably get it worst,” she told People magazine.

“If someone is annoying me - usually my mom – I’ll call Khloe and it’ll make me feel better because she’ll agree with me.

“I throw b***h fits. The other day, I was like, ‘This house is such a mess! Now that Scott’s living in my house, there’s stuff everywhere! We need to get it organised!’ Everything I had to do, I blamed it on Scott,” she added.

Jennifer Connelly shifts from "haunted" house

2009-09-07T16:12:00.000+05:30

Hollywood actress Jennifer Connelly decided to move out of her home in Brooklyn because the `Blood Diamond` star felt convinced that it was haunted.The `Hulk` actress shared the house with her actor husband Paul Bettany, where they planned to raise their six-year-old son Stellan and Connelly`s 12-year-old son Kai from a previous relationship.

But when the kids echoed Connelly`s fears about the paranormal, the couple locked the house and moved to Manhattan, reported Contactmusic.

"It was a little big... like a haunted mansion, a creepy house. It had that kind of feel to it and it was just wrong for us in a lot of ways," the actress said.

"It felt like we were going to get child services calling us because we had this nice house and the kids were sleeping on the floor in sleeping bags because they were afraid to go sleep in their rooms, so we moved. We`re liking (Manhattan). It`s easy. it`s comfortable, everyone sleeps," she added.

Joseph Fiennes all set to become first time father

2009-09-07T15:57:00.000+05:30

British actor Joseph Fiennes’ family is all set to become a first time father soon, say reports.Sources have revealed that the ‘Shakespeare In Love’ star’s Swiss model wife, Maria Dolores Dieguez, is pregnant.

"She`s three months pregnant. They kept the news quiet until Maria reached the three month mark but now they are telling everyone," a news daily quoted a source as saying.

The couple had got married in Tuscany, Italy last month.

The newspaper says that the couple are "utterly delighted" with the news.

Salman gets good pals Anil and Govinda to dance on `Ganpati` song

2009-09-07T15:45:00.000+05:30

For an actor, who is known to bend rules for friends and make guest appearances for free, Salman Khan commands quite a respect in the industry.

Having made several filmmakers rich with his special appearances, Salman recently asked his close friends to do the same for his much-awaited flick ‘Wanted’.

As per insiders, Salman’s closely-guarded secret about the Ganesh song in the film is out. The song that has been making waves ever since it was released as a promo of the film is said to have more stars than Salman alone.

Buzz has it that besides Salman grooving to the song ‘Jalwa’, Anil Kapoor and Govinda too will be seen shaking a leg. And after keeping the song under wraps for long, it has been lately emerged that it was for Sallu that the two actors agreed immediately.

Talking about the song a source said, “Salman Khan is a firm believer of Lord Ganesh and celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with much enthusiasm. When the song was being recorded by music directors Sajid-Wajid, Salman told producer Boney Kapoor that he wants the song to be shot in a very grand fashion. This is also the only song in the film that has been choreographed by Prabhu Deva who is also directing it”.

During the shooting of the song Sallu felt that the song was lacking the ‘It’ factor. Taking the lead the actor decided to add something more to make it a memorable one. The actor then insisted on getting his two good pals, Anil Kapoor and Govinda aboard. And considering insider reports, it is believed that the song is a sure-shot chart-buster.

Scarlett Johansson has stage frights

2009-09-07T14:29:00.001+05:30

Hollywood bombshell Scarlett Johansson, may have recorded two albums but she has no plans to sing before a live audiences because she has a "terrible" stage fright.

The `Vicky Christina Barcelona` star has confessed that she has never sung before a huge crowd because she suffers from stage fright, Contactmusic reported.

"I have terrible stage fright. I`ve never had to sing in front of a live audience, other than some back-up vocals.

It seems incredibly revealing, very different from making a red-carpet appearance, where the glitz and glamour of movie stardom... can mask any sort of insecurity," she said in an interview to a magazine.

The `Lost in Translation` star has recorded a new album with music collaborator Pete Yorn called `Break Up` and fears that the success will lead to a series of live shows she`d rather not think about.

But Johansson might consider dressing up for a concert, if forced to do so.

"I`d dress like a character from `The Dark Crystal`," the actress said..

`Break Up` isn`t Johansson`s first musical effort, she released an album of Tom Waits songs, called `Anywhere I Lay My Head` last year.

Jack Tweed under special check in jail

2009-09-07T13:50:00.000+05:30

Prison guards are reportedly keeping a special check on Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed, fearing he may become a victim of other inmates’ attack.

The 22-year-old, whose ‘Big Brother’ star wife died of cancer in March, was charged with rape after a teenage clubber accused him of forcing her to have sex as his pal joined in.

He is said to have attacked the girl at a party at his home after inviting her back to his rented house from a London nightspot in the early hours.

It is feared that inmates may target Tweed, who is awaiting his trial, over his fame and the nature of his alleged offence.

Inmate Ray Cook said that he saw Tweed crying in his cell as he handed out food.

"My dad gave him some food and Jack was just sitting down on his bed crying. My dad said he looked like he was s***ing himself. A lot of people are shouting out of their cells, having a go at him," the Sun quoted his son Mitchell Glover as saying.

Tweed’s co-accused pal Antony Davis is free on police bail.

Mystery woman in Sean Penn`s life?

2009-09-07T13:14:00.000+05:30

Hollywood actor Sean Penn has moved on after his split from wife Robin Wright Penn - enjoying an intimate date with a mystery lady during a trip to Britain.

The Oscar-winning actor was handed divorce papers from his longtime actress partner in August after the pair had reconciled several times following numerous break-ups.

They first began divorce proceedings in December 2007 only to officially end their separation four months later.

And in April, the actor filed papers for a legal separation, just days before the couple`s 13th wedding anniversary.

They went on to dismiss the bid a month later, only for Wright Penn to kickstart proceedings again last month.

But it seems the "Mystic River" star is ready for romance - he was snapped on a candlelit dinner date with a mystery beauty at London`s Soho Hotel, reported a news website. They were seen laughing and joking during the meal, with Penn even feeding his date food from his own plate.

Is Katy Perry engaged?

2009-09-07T13:07:00.000+05:30

American pop singer Katy Perry has sparked rumours that she is set to marry her boyfriend Travis Mccoy after she was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger.

The long-term lovers split in December last year but they reconciled this April.

Now it looks as if the pair could be taking the relationship to the next level after Perry was seen on an evening out in Los Angeles last week sporting a sparkler on her left hand, reported a news website.

Renee Zellweger insists age plays no role in her acting career

2009-09-07T13:02:00.000+05:30

American actress Renee Zellweger has revealed that she does not believe getting older will affect her acting career, as with her quirky appearance she will always be offered acting roles.

Zellweger, who turned 40 in April this year, was asked whether she noticed that the more exciting roles were drying up, and she replied that she didn’t.

“It’s so hard to comment because I don’t see it. I don’t know. I’m so spoiled with respect to the experiences I’ve had and the opportunities I’ve had that I don’t see it,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

“I’ve never been that girl who is dependant on how fabulous my hair is or my stature or that I look good in order to work. So I don’t really think about it in those terms,” she said.

The actress insists that the only bad thing about turning 40 is that people are expecting her to feel differently about life.

“I’m so sad that everyone keeps pointing to this birthday, ‘You had this birthday, how do you feel now?’ I’m thinking, ‘I feel nothing different’,” she added.

Robert Pattinson says he couldn’t get a date before ‘Twilight’

2009-09-07T12:12:00.000+05:30

Robert Pattinson might be one of Hollywood`s most desirable men, but he used to have trouble when it came to the opposite sex.

The ‘Twilight’ star has revealed that he hasn’t had that much luck when it comes to women.

The 23-year-old heartthrob says that before his starring role in the hit movie ‘Twilight’ catapulted him to fame, he struggled to find a date and hasn’t had much experience of love.

“Last year I wasn’t even able to get a date and now it seems women have changed their minds about me," the Daily Telegraph quoted him as having told OK! magazine.

Pattinson will be returning as Edward Cullen in the latest instalment of the ‘Twilight’ series.

Watson ‘makes smooth transition from actress to student’

2009-09-07T11:05:00.001+05:30

‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson seems to have made a smooth transition from her glamorous life as an actress to a simple life of a student.The 19-year-old beauty was spotted wearing a simple white T-shirt, denim shorts, and trainers in her campus at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island.

She apparently looked happy and relaxed under the sun as she chilled with her friends.

Watson also passed all her A-levels with straight A grades.

She even believes that going to university will make her a better actress.

“I actually think going to university will make me a better actress,” the Daily Express quoted her as saying.

She added: “It sounds so geeky, but I really do like studying and reading, and if I’m not working on Harry Potter, then my greatest relaxation is to sit with a book.”

Watson is taking a degree in literature.

Watson`s magical levitation trick on first day of college

2009-09-07T11:02:00.000+05:30

‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson had magic tricks up her sleeves to charm her classmates on the first day of her college.

She showed how from a sitting position to magically raise yourself to standing without putting your hands on the ground, reports a news website.

The 19-year-old beauty’s friends apparently had a hearty laugh on seeing the trick.

Watson is pursuing a degree in Literature at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island.

Katie Price gets caught in a brawl at cage fighting event

2009-09-07T10:35:00.001+05:30

Hottie Katie Price was caught in a brawl, and got floored by gipsy bare-knuckle boxers, while watching a cage fighting event with her new lover Alex Reid.

The cage fighter, too, got hit in the face at the Extreme Brawl event in West London on Saturday.

It was apparently a group of gipsy bare-knuckle fighters who had been drinking all evening, and started the tussle with Reid.

However, one of the knuckle fighters insisted that Reid had "asked for it".

"He wound me up. He``s an arrogant w***** who was walking around like he owned the place. We had a problem with him and were going to sort it out but he chickened out. He deserves to get his head kicked in," the Sun quoted him as saying.

The couple were among spectators watching the Extreme Brawl event at the Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel in Hayes, West London.

The fight soon turned into a riot like situation, according to Price`s friend who was also present.

However, the couple were escorted out of the hotel, and into waiting cars as fighting spilled on to the pavement.

"The fight broke out because some gipsies were winding up Alex. He didn``t retaliate but people he was with got involved. It turned into a riot," the pal said.

A source said: "Suddenly there was this loud row and people started shoving each other and punches were thrown."

The event organiser and Mixed Martial Art promoter Andy Jardine briefed how the fight broke out.

"Unfortunately these guys had some argument with Alex. One of the fighters fancied his chances and wanted to prove himself by offering Alex outside, which was a stupid thing to do," he said.

"He said he wanted to fight Alex and Alex said, ``I`m not being funny, but you`ve just had your first fight and lost and I`ve fought some of the best in the world``.

"He didn`t like that answer and the fight started there. The security team were involved. Everyone was grappling with each other. They got everyone outside and some people`s shirts came off.

"Alex isn`t fazed about it at all. He doesn`t need it but it doesn`t bother him," he added.

Though police responded fast to the situation, no arrests were made.

The police said, "We responded to reports of a fight at the Radisson at around 11.50pm on Saturday. There were no complaints and no arrests."

Brad Pitt spends £50,000 building a bespoke run for kids’ gerbil

2009-09-07T10:21:00.002+05:30

Brad Pitt’s passion for architecture knows no bounds, and even when it comes to customizing a run for his children’s gerbils, the hunk doesn’t mind spending a cool 50,000 pounds.

The 45-year-old star personally oversaw the whole venture at his family`s French estate.

The run has a web of tunnels, seesaws, and platforms that make it the most luxurious home for rodents.

"Brad pores over architectural journals like other people pore over newspapers. He had so much fun putting the run together with his kids Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and Pax,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.

"It`s incredibly complex and cost a lot but Brad`s more than happy with any activity that can combine his two passions - his kids and architecture," the source added.

The ‘Inglourious Basterds’ star has always had a penchant for architecture, and even had an informal apprenticeship with Frank Gehry, the renowned architect, in 2005.

Pitt has also engaged himself in designing a development for the seafront in Hove, East Sussex, but the project is still unfinished.

Amy Winehouse sneaks ex-husband into bedroom?

2009-09-07T08:25:00.000+05:30

Singer Amy Winehouse has fuelled rumours that she is back with her former husband Blake Fielder-Civil, after she secretly let him into her house to spend a night together.

The 25-year-old singer is barred from seeing Fielder-Civil by her family following their split, so she had to sneak him in through a window to prevent security from raising an alarm, News of the World reported.

"Amy has two full-time security men at her house under strict instruction not to let Blake in. But Amy wasn`t having any of it, so she got him in through a back window so they could have some private time away from prying eyes. Blake spent part of the night in the house, we think in Amy`s bedroom," a source said.

The `Love Is A Losing Game` singer saw her former husband, whom she was officially divorced from last week, for the secret date for the first time in 14 months on Friday.

"Amy had been secretly planning this meeting, but told everyone she didn`t want to see Blake. The date went well. They had dinner and drinks and then, without anyone else knowing, she invited him back to her place early Saturday morning," said the source.

"She`s being very secretive about it but we know he was there. He`s in love with her, he`s convinced they`re still meant to be together. Despite everything she`s said about him over the last couple of weeks, deep down she feels the same way," the source added.

Madonna reconciles with estranged brother?

2009-09-06T21:21:00.000+05:30

Pop diva Madonna has reportedly reconciled with her estranged brother Christopher Ciccone a year after he published an expose of their life together.

The "Music" hitmaker was allegedly furious over Ciccone`s tell-all book, "Life With My Sister Madonna" last year, which lifted the lid on the star`s private affairs, reports celebrifi.com.

Ciccone also incurred the wrath of his famous sibling when he spoke to the media following her split from British director Guy Ritchie in late 2008.

The pop superstar has now taken the first step towards a reconciliation, writing her brother an email in a bid to repair their broken relationship.

"Madonna did it more for her family than for herself. Her feud with Chris was creating huge tension within the family so she decided to be the bigger person. It`s been a nightmare. She`s calmed down since the book and had time to think. She realises blood is thicker than water and she will meet with him this year in LA," said a source.

Johansson confesses to having stage fright

2009-09-06T21:17:00.000+05:30

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has confessed that she dreads heading out on musical tours because she suffers from stage fright.

The actress-singer has recorded a new album with music collaborator Pete Yorn, called "Break Up", and she fears success will lead to a series of live shows she`d rather not think about, reports Star Magazine UK.

"I have terrible stage fright. I`ve never had to sing in front of a live audience, other than some back-up vocals," she said.

"It seems incredibly revealing, very different from making a red-carpet appearance, where the glitz and glamour of movie stardom... can mask any sort of insecurity," she added.

If pushed, Johansson says she might consider dressing up for a concert: "I`d dress like a character from The Dark Crystal."

"Break Up" isn`t Johansson`s first musical effort - she released an album of Tom Waits songs, called "Anywhere I Lay My Head", in 2008.

Unlike Shah Rukh, Amitabh never complained of his detention: Amar Singh

2009-09-06T18:30:00.000+05:30

Politician Amar Singh, who seems to be like family to the famous Bachchanparivaar, is apparently not too pleased with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan these days. Singh’s comments on SRK’s detention at Newark airport in the US, apparently, did not go too well with the actor, and since then there have been reports suggesting a war of words between the two bigwigs. Singh, who is presently recuperating from his surgery in Singapore, said, “He (Shah Rukh) says he’ll pray for my physical and mental health. Why? Because I commented on his detention at the US airport? Please tell him that I’m fine, both physically and mentally. But I pray for a better zubaan for Shah Rukh. He must understand that I didn’t comment on him. I commented on an issue much larger than his detention. Where were those four central ministers who’ve been so vocal about Shah Rukh’s detention, when Abdul Kalam was detained at an airport? Why didn’t they speak up then? Why has Shah Rukh’s detention become a national issue? If it has, let’s immediately cancel all diplomatic ties with the US.”

According to Singh, such detention at international airports is no big deal. He says, “Indians are stripped and frisked routinely at London airport. Amitji has been similarly detained in France and Switzerland. Have you ever heard him complain? And he isn’t even a Khan. My wife was detained at an international airport recently. So what’s the hue and cry about?”

Well, with that, this war of words already seems to be getting worse!

Paris Hilton`s ‘lovely’ European vacation with beau

2009-09-06T16:59:00.000+05:30

Socialite Paris Hilton and her boyfriend Doug Reinhardt are having a swell time touring Europe, mixing business and pleasure all the way.The duo has been shopping in Venice, attending movie premiers and also doing a bit of business here and there during the trip which they seem to be thorougly enjoying.

Hilton launched a clothing line at a Budapest store, which was so popular among the Hungarian people that the store`s first order sold out immediately and they`ve already re-ordered, reported Radar Online.

The 28-year-old hotel heiress and her boyfriend attended the Venice Film Festival premiere of `Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans` starring Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendez on Friday night.

"We are having such a lovely time. Venice is such a beautiful city and the shopping is amazing," said Hilton.

"Doug whipped out his black Amex card and took Paris on a major shopping spree. They went to Cartier where he bought her the entire diamond Panther collection of rings,

necklaces, and bracelets," said an eye-witness.

Govinda and Riteish share a rare camaraderie!

2009-09-06T16:24:00.000+05:30

With comedy king David Dhavan’s laughter riot ‘Do Knot Disturb’ waiting for the release, the movies’ lead stars Govinda and Riteish Deshmukh are getting along so well an onlooker wouldn’t be able to guess how fresh their acquaintance actually is.

Incidentally, ‘Do Knot Disturb’ brings Govinda and Riteish together for the first time on silver screen.

According to a sources, ``Govinda and Riteish got along very well during the shooting of ‘Do Knot Disturb’ from the very first day. They would play a lot of pranks and keep on joking continuously. No one could ever make out that this is the first time they are shooting together. Their chemistry is very good.``

When enquired David Dhavan, the director lightheartedly said, ``Yes, Govinda and Riteish got along very well on screen and off screen during the shooting of ‘Do Knot Disturb’. We would often tease the two saying the reason for their special bonding was their Congress Party connection.``

Katie Price ‘tells son Harvey to treat lover like Peter Andre’

2009-09-06T16:04:00.003+05:30

Hottie Katie Price has told son Harvey to call her boyfriend Alex Reid ‘Daddy’, a news which has upset Peter Andre, it has emerged.The ‘Mysterious Girl’ hitmaker is disheartened that his disabled stepson is being used as a pawn in the divorce battle, reports the News of the World.

An insider said: "He thinks Katie is using Harvey as a pawn in this divorce and it’s a disgusting way to act. Harvey`s the one thing Katie`s got over Peter.

"Peter is horrified she’s choosing Alex Reid to become a father figure to Harvey. It’s devastating to him.

"Peter may not be Harvey`s biological father but he`s been a dad to him since Harvey was one and sees him as a son. It breaks Peter`s heart when he imagines Princess and Junior visiting him while Harvey has to stay at home like he has done something wrong."

Price even stopped Andre from taking Harvey on holiday with the couple’s two younger children Princess Tiaami and Junior.

Secret behind Akshay’s success- touching parents’ feet every morning

2009-09-06T16:00:00.000+05:30

Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar owes his success to touching the feet of his parents every morning.He told a channel: "I would say my success lies at the feet of my parents because that`s been my biggest strength and that`s what we Hindus believe.”

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has lauded Kumar for faithfully following Hindu tradition of showing high regard to the parents and setting an example for other youth.

Parents were held in highest esteem in Hinduism and the world would be a better place if youth followed this example and sought parents’ blessings, Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, added in a statement in Nevada (USA) today.

Kumar is quoted as giving a piece of advice: “Every morning before you go to work just touch your parents` feet and go ahead in life.” He has reportedly told this mantra to a lot of people and claims that they have also been successful.

Maggie Gyllenhaal inspired by Kate Winslet`s parenting skills

2009-09-06T15:44:00.000+05:30

Hollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal wants to take a leaf out her contemporary Kate Winslet`s book as she is fascinated by the `Titanic` star`s parenting skills.

The 31-year-old actress, who has a two-year-old daughter Ramona with husband Peter Sarsgaard, admires the way Winslet has brought up her two kids, Contactmusic reported.

"I try to protect my personal life, and most of all my daughter. But I also recall things people I admire have said
in print that have helped me.

"I`ve thought, `Oh, wow, Kate Winslet thinks that way about parenting,` or, `Meryl Streep thinks that about acting.`

So I do also believe that it`s good to let a little bit out," Gyllenhaal said.

The `Secretary` actress also revealed her disinterest to hear or read anything about her.

"You can`t go and Google yourself. You just can`t. It doesn`t feel good. Just step away from Google, absolutely. How can you ever choose things in your life that will please everyone? The same goes for reviews," the actress said.

"I can do work I`m proud of, but then people don`t like it and it just ties you up in knots," she added.

Kerry Katona ‘accuses hubby of filming drug snorting video’

2009-09-06T15:36:00.000+05:30

A troubled Kerry Katona has been at loggerheads with hubby Mark Croft and has accused him of setting up her coke snorting video, it has emerged.

A news daily quoted a distraught Katona as telling her friends, "This is betrayal by my husband.

"I know he`s done it. I know it`s him. I`m now wary of my own husband. All I had was my Marky, he was the only one there, he was the one I was trusting. Now I don`t know who to trust, he was my best friend."

She added, "Mark`s my best friend and he`s betrayed me. That`s the biggest f***ing sick thing he could do. And this is the hardest thing I`ve ever had to go through."

The former Atomic Kitten alleged that Mark was hungry for group sex.

She said, "I``m a bitch to him, I have him running around like a blue a*** fly, but I`ve always had this feeling about Mark. . . you know, the threesome and all that kind of s***. It`s like he gets off on it.

The 29-year-old said Mark reminded of maniac Dave Wheat who once lived with her mum Sue.

"That`s psychotic - and that`s why I`m scared. I know he won`t let anybody else have me. I`ve lived with a f***ing psychotic when my mum was with Dave Wheat. To do something like that is seriously wrong."

Katona also blamed her drug habit on Mark.

She claimed, "It wasn`t ME taking them, that`s what HE`S like. Everyone thinks it`s me, but HE hides it around the house and everything."

Lindsay Lohan believes in "karma"

2009-09-06T15:24:00.000+05:30

Welcoming Lindsay Lohan`s belief in `karma`, Hindus have urged her to further explore the rich philosophical thought of Hinduism.

Lohan recently wrote on social networking service `twitter`: "I`m all about Karma.. what goes around comes around!"

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), said that `karma`, the web of cause and effect and the rule of universal causality resulting from action, was first commented in ancient Satapatha Brahmana, and forms one of the basic principles of Hindu philosophy. The sum total of one`s actions, desires, feelings, and thoughts form one`s karma, which is a cosmic law of debit and credit for good and evil.

Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, also urged Lohan to visit a nearby Hindu temple to have firsthand experience of Hinduism.

He offered to supply a set of Hindu scriptures to Lohan to help her in comprehensive understanding of its philosophy.

If Lohan needed any assistance in her study of Hinduism, he or other Hindu scholars would be glad to share their knowledge or arrange the appropriate expertise, Zed added.

Cheryl Cole gets mother to watch over husband

2009-09-06T14:15:00.000+05:30

Pop star Cheryl Cole wants to keep an eye on her wayward husband footballer Ashley Cole and has asked her mother to move in with them.The `X Factor` judge is planning to convert an outbuilding in the grounds of their 3.5million pound mansion into a bungalow for her 49-year-old mother Joan Callaghan, Daily Mail reported.

"Cheryl and Joan are so close they are like sisters, and Cheryl can`t wait to have her around. She has always relied heavily on her mum for emotional support and when Ashley was accused of cheating it was Joan who Cheryl turned to," a source said.

However the news of his mother-in-law moving in has not gone down too well with 28-year-old footballer. "Ashley is not thrilled but he hasn`t got much of a say in it. He would like to have Cheryl to himself a bit more and he feels awkward under the watchful eye of his mother-in-law," the source added.

The 26-year-old singer wants to keep a tab on her husband as he was recently arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and had previously cheated on her with hairdresser Aimee Walton.

"Joan won’t be around all the time, but this way she can keep a watch on Ashley and the house when Cheryl is away," a source said.

Katie Price`s hellraiser lifestyle could make her lose kids and £5mn

2009-09-06T12:46:00.000+05:30

Hottie Katie Price could lose custody of her kids as well as 5 million pounds to her estranged husband/singer Peter Andre due to her hellraiser lifestyle, according to a top showbiz lawyer.

Ambi Sitham has said that the reality star`s boozy jaunts to Ibiza may do her harm during the divorce procedures at court.

"Price`s behaviour over the last four months is probably going to contribute to the custody arrangements, especially her well-publicised trips to Ibiza," the Daily Star quoted her as saying.

Price`s explicit relationship with boyfriend Alex Reid, who has acted in an X-rated movie, may become a problem too.

She added: "She was obviously getting very drunk. In addition she has exposed her children at a very young age to a new relationship with Alex Reid.

"They will look into his background and at his suitability as a potential stepfather to Price`s children.

"The courts will not look favourably on anyone they deem a bad role model.

"I should think the least the judge would decide is to grant joint custody of the children to Price and Andre. He might even get sole custody.

"Andre, coming from a strong Greek-Cypriot family background, has conducted himself as the model father."

The lawyer believes that Price could lose out on at least a quarter of the 20million pounds she has made since her wedding to the ``Mysterious Girl`` singer during the settlement.

Ambi said: "The courts will look at what role was played in emotional support as well as financial.

"Andre will be able to show he contributed to the Katie Price brand. Before they met she was purely known as Jordan the glamour model.

"As a result of marrying Andre she was able to create an alter ego. I think she is in line for a bit of a shock.

"She will not be walking away from this without making a substantial payout."

Katona`s ex says he’s too broke to launch legal battle

2009-09-06T12:39:00.000+05:30

Kerry Katona`s former husband Brian McFadden has confessed he is too broke to launch a legal battle over the custody of their kids.The ‘Westlife’ singer had pleaded the troubled former Atomic Kitten to give him the custody of their daughters, Molly, seven, and Lilly-Sue, six.

"I want Kerry to give me the kids, and me and my mum will look after them for the next six months to a year to give her time to get her life together,” News of the World quoted him as saying on Irish TV.

The 29-year-old, who is engaged to Australian pop star Delta Goodrem, added: "Kerry can`t afford a court case at the moment, neither of us can. Our last one pretty much cleaned me out."

Brian, who has found considerable success in Australia, further admitted: "People think because I was in Westlife I must have millions of pounds. But I still have to work to live."

Sonam Kapoor in love with Delhi

2009-09-06T12:34:00.000+05:30

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who is currently in the capital for the shooting of ‘Ayesha’, says she loves everything about the city except its unpredictable weather."I`m in love with this city. I love the food, shopping, parties and people of Delhi - they are so lively. When you watch this city on the big screen, it looks beautiful," Sonam told reporters here.

"But the weather is unpredictable - one moment it`s sunny and suddenly it starts raining and that is the only thing that I don`t like about this place. But every time I come here, I feel good," said the actress whose aunt lives here.

Before "Ayesha", she was also here to shoot for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra`s "Delhi-6". Though the movie didn`t do well at the box-office, the actress enjoyed her stay here.

She has teamed up with Abhay Deol for "Ayesha", which is her father Anil Kapoor`s home production. An adaptation of Jane Austen`s novel "Emma", the film is about the perils of misconstrued romance.

Actress Divya Dutta buys Ludhiana Gully Cricket Team

2009-09-06T12:05:00.000+05:30

After the craze for owning a Twenty 20 team, now the game`s T-10 format, called Gully Cricket, has started attracting celebrities. Actress Divya Dutta has become the first proud owner of the Ludhiana team.

Divya bought the Ludhiana Gully Cricket team Saturday for season two that will kick-start Sep 19 and end in a grand finale at Kanpur Nov 20, a spokesperson said here Sunday.

It will be played amongst 896 players from 64 teams in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Panchkula, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Patna, Gwalior, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Surat, Nashik, Latur and Daman and will be telecast live on DD Sports Channel.

Divya, who is from Ludhiana, will patronise the team and be responsible for marketing and promoting it nationally. She will also be involved in activities like grooming the players, cheering them and sponsorships for the team.

"I am thrilled to be an owner of this team and will do my best for them. The T-10 format has enabled bringing out some of the best youngsters from all over the country. There are some very good players who play in the back alleys of our country and it is time their talent is showcased before the country," Divya said.

Reasonable Communications Pvt Ltd director Anoop Wadhwa, one of the organisers of the Gully Cricket, said that apart from Divya, they would `sell` the 16 city teams across different states to other sponsors and celebrities to further popularise it.

Film actor Riteish Deshmukh is the brand ambassador of the event, the first season of which was completed in January-February 2009.

The spokesperson said that T-10 is played for 10 overs by each team. It is not open to any established players, but only the real gully players in small cities or far flung towns around the country.

T-10 format is not officially sanctioned by the Indian cricket board.

Zellweger insists turning 40 hasn`t affected her career

2009-09-06T11:56:00.000+05:30

Renee Zellweger, who celebrated her landmark 40th birthday in April, believes her quirky appearance will always land her roles, regardless of her age.

Asked if she had noticed more exciting parts drying up, she said, "It`s so hard to comment because I don`t see it. I don`t know. I`m so spoiled with respect to the experiences I`ve had and the opportunities I`ve had that I don`t see it. I`ve never been that girl who is dependant on how fabulous my hair is or my stature or that I look good in order to work. So I don`t really think about it in those terms."

The actress insists the only bad thing about turning 40 is that people are expecting her to feel differently about life, reports contactmusic.com.

She said, "I`m so sad that everyone keeps pointing to this birthday, `You had this birthday, how do you feel now?` I`m thinking, `I feel nothing different`."

Sandra Bullock `jealous of hubby’s star power`

2009-09-06T10:03:00.000+05:30

Actress Sandra Bullock is seemingly jealous of her husband/reality TV star Jesse James` increasing popularity.

‘The Net’ star, who is used to getting most of the male attention, is upset that men at her film sets are more keen on knowing about her hubby.

"I guess it`s called man crush or a dude crush... He does cool stuff. It`s awesome but it`s a little disheartening,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

She added, “I go to set and I want to be the big actress - I`m the lead one here. And everyone is like, ``Yeah, that`s cool, but where`s Jesse?``"

James has gained fame with daredevil show ‘Jesse James is a Dead Man’.

Health freak Salman Khan trying to quit smoking finally!

2009-09-06T09:01:00.000+05:30

He might be known as the Bollywood brat, but it looks like Salman Khan is now trying to turn a new leaf. He says he is trying to quit smoking.Asked about the habit that is hard to kick, he said: "I`m trying to (quit smoking)... Smoking is something people start to either enter a social circle or to show off."

But he does have a word of advice for others trying to quit cigarettes too.

"Once you quit, there are also chances of picking it up again because when you find people around you smoking, you join them to be with them. But it slowly and slowly kills you and people stop only when they are advised by the doctor. So everyone should quit it before reaching that stage," Salman said.

Shah Rukh in face off with Prakash Raj for best actor award

2009-09-06T08:55:00.000+05:30

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Tamil character actor Prakash Raj are front runners for the best actor award while Aamir Khan for the best director for his `Taare Zameen Par` in national film awards for 2007 which are likely to be announced on Monday.While Shah Rukh is in race for his role in "Chak de India" Prakash Raj is a strong contender for his performance in "Kanchivaram directed by Priyadarshan.

"Chak de India" is also a strong contender for the best film providing wholesome entertainment.

Sleepy boyfriend John makes Bipasha throw up her hands

2009-09-05T23:38:00.000+05:30

Bipasha Basu has a lot of expectations with handsome boyfriend John Abraham. Despite his hot looks, the guy is one big sleepyhead – much to Bipasha’s consternation. Before readers start having wild ideas about the hot and happening couple’s love-life, it would be better to remind that the matter at hand is purely professional.

Bipasha would love to have John watch her movies, but he tends to fall asleep – much to everyone’s embarrassment!

The Bengali beauty said about her much-acclaimed Bangla flick ‘Sab Choritra Kalponik’, “He falls asleep in every film. That’s why I don’t take him for friends’ premieres. It could get very embarrassing. How will he sit through my Bengali film for two hours when he can’t follow a word of Bengali?”

Bipasha has just returned from London, but not without giving John a big shopping list of the things she wants for her new home.

In London, John Abraham is shooting for Abbas Tyrewala’s film. “He was shooting at nights. In between, he went to the US for a film festival where ‘Dostana’ was screened. Then he returned again to shoot. All he does is shoot, gym and sleep,” Bips said.

She added, “The weather is superb at this time of the year. The home-equipment stores in London are to die for. The only thing that I really did was shop, and it’s really not over. I’ve given John a list of things to buy and bring back from London. They’re precious knick-knacks.”

Wake up Johnny, your girl is waiting for you!

Kareena had become a support system, admits Shahid

2009-09-05T23:36:00.000+05:30

Not very often can you have Shahid Kapur discussing his much-talked about relationship with Kareena Kapoor. But this time, quite unexpectedly, Shahid has revealed all about the kind of pressure he felt while he was dating Bebo!

Shahid Kapur says that as he started seeing Kareena, who was much more established than him at that time, he knew that his stature would become an issue with the couple.

Talking about his love relationship with Kareena, on TV chat show ‘Tere Mere Beach Mein’, Shahid said, “Itna reality check tha mujhe ki she was Raj Kapoor’s grand-daughter, her sister was Karisma Kapoor. I had danced behind Karisma in ‘Dil to Pagal Hai’. I knew ki yeh tho issue hone wala hai ... mujhe itni akal thi.”

When host of the show, Farah Khan, asked if there were pressures on the relationship after his films flopped, the actor didn’t shy away from saying, “She had become my support system, yaar. I think emotionally she had become my support system to aisa koi chance nahin tha ... yeh life mein real cheezein toh relationships hi hoti hain, success failure sab kab aata hai, kab jaata hai pata bhi nahin chalta hai. Relationships aisi cheez hai, they stand by you with time so you have to give priority to your relationship.”

Well, for poor Shahid, his alleged love relationships do not seem to be standing by him at all!

will not work with Vivek Oberoi: Katrina Kaif

2009-09-05T21:36:00.000+05:30

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif may insist that she takes professional decisions independent of boyfriend, superstar Salman Khan, but it is clear that his opinion matters as she has declared that she will not work with Vivek Oberoi."I would not work with Vivek anyway," the 25-year-old actress told reporters when asked about the actor, who had a head line grabbing public feud with Salman in 2003.

Oberoi had alleged in a press conference that the 43-year-old actor harassed him and sent him death threats, over his relationship with Salman`s ex-girlfriend, Aishwarya Rai.

However, Katrina hurriedly added that she takes her own decisions and denied that they were influenced by Salman.

The actress whose recent movie `New York` was well-received by the audience and critics alike, thanked God and people who supported her for the success she has achieved.

Sonam Kapoor takes up social causes

2009-09-05T20:19:00.000+05:30

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor on Saturday was made the brand ambassador of a fund-raiser organised by NGO Khushii that will spread awareness about various causes like health care and child welfare. She said that she was "just the face" of the cause and everyone should do their bit.

"I am honoured to be associated with NGO Khushii (for the fund raising event `Flight of Joy`) and I appreciate the work they are doing for the welfare of people in different fields. I believe each one of us should come forward and support this event," Kapoor told reporters at a press conference here Saturday.

"It is not just about me, it is about everyone. No matter how much you contribute, but you all should contribute. I am just a face and can appeal to everyone to do their bit. It has to be a collective effort and we all should chip in," she added.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni was also present at the event.

"A moment of giving is much greater than a moment of receiving," Soni maintained.

Throughout this fund raising event, the NGO will spread awareness about various causes related to women, child welfare, health care, primary education, animals and environment. It will also give financial aid to other NGOs who are unable to raise funds for their organisations.

The fund-raiser will take place during the `Joy of Giving` week Sep 27-Oct 2, when a combination of events and exhibitions will allow every citizen to contribute in their own way.

A balloon flying event will also be held on the lawns of India Gate Oct 11 where eminent personalities from different walks of life will support the event.

Old friends Kareena and Tusshar go for a cute outing

2009-09-05T20:10:00.000+05:30

Kareena Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor’s friendship is still going strong. Few years back, the duo made news with their runaway hit ‘Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai’ and was termed as a cute couple.

And seems that both are good at making and keeping friends. According to latest Bollywood news, Kareena and Tusshar were seen entering a well-known restaurant for a late-night chat and dinner.

According to our sources, the actors seemed very cheerful and made jolly conversations. Kareena looked fabulous as always in a white salwar-kurta. They appeared like best friends catching up with each other’s lives.

Although, the duo have come a long way, with Kareena riding high on popularity charts and Tusshar going slow with average films, there seemed absolutely no awkwardness after so many years.

We are happy to know of Bebo’s outing with Tusshar, wonder what Saif has to say on this!

Lohan`s dad apologises to Samantha Ronson

2009-09-05T19:02:00.001+05:30

Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan`s father who has been openly critical of his daughter`s relationship with Samantha Ronson, has now apologised to the celebrity DJ for his scathing comments.Michael Lohan spent much of last year furiously slamming Ronson, accusing her of using Lohan to further her own career and claimed that she had got the `Mean Girls` star back on alcohol, the Sun reported.

But Michael has made a U-turn by saying that Ronson is a positive influence in the 23-year-old actress` life.

"I want to say I`m sorry for anything negative I said about Sam. It was totally off-colour. I appreciate that she cares about Lindsay`s health and well-being. I really see Sam in a whole different light now, " Lohan`s father said.

The actress who is now trying to revive her Hollywood career which was derailed by her drugs and alcohol lifestyle, has had an on and off relationship with 32-year-old Ronson for the past one year.

Get ready for the Shah Rukh-Salman face-off!

2009-09-05T16:52:00.001+05:30

For all those who thought that they won’t be able to catch Shah Rukh and Salman together anywhere after their infamous spat, there’s news! The latest Bollywood buzz suggests that a new reality show, in all probability, will put the warring Khans on same platform.

According to reports, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan will make a joint appearance in the ‘Dance Premiere League’, a dance based reality show.

An entertainment channel is reportedly planning to get both the stars on the same platform. The one-time friends, who had a fall-out on Katrina Kaif`s birthday bash last year, haven’t been seen together ever since and this shall prove to be their biggest ice breaking moment if at all it materialises.

It is believed that this reality show will include participants from all over the country and these two stars will be roped in to be the team leaders, so if the teams of Salman and SRK clash at any point, then the two will obviously have to face each other as team leaders.

Khloe Kadarshian dating Los Angeles Lakers player

2009-09-05T15:31:00.000+05:30

Socialite Kim Kadarshian has confirmed that her sister/reality TV star Khloe is dating Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom.

"They`re very, very happy. They`ve been together a few weeks, and are literally inseparable. Khloe thinks he`s amazing and makes her laugh and smile constantly," People quoted her as telling.

The ‘Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami’ star was recently spotted nightclubbing with her new love in LA.

Odom, who comes from Queens, NY, has appeared in pro skater Rob Dydrek`s MTV show Fantasy Factory, as well as the Busta Rhymes and Linkin Park video "We Made It."

Jewish mysticism has transformed Madge: Kabbalah Center’s co-founder

2009-09-05T15:15:00.000+05:30

Madonna has been transformed completely due to the influence of Jewish mysticism Kabbalah, claims co-founder of the worldwide Kabbalah Center.Karen Berg alleged the Queen of Pop has emerged as a new being after undergoing spiritual transformation.

"If you compare her 13 years ago, when she started studying, and today, she’s a changed person," the Jerusalem Post quoted Berg as saying.

"She’s a good human being, she studies, she wants depth. She’s a ravenous student. She’s a very highly intelligent and spiritual human being.

"She reads and follows Hebrew, and has learned how to speak some Hebrew," Berg added.

Other high profile names who have studied at the centre, include Lindsay Lohan, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore.

Heigl beats her cigarette addiction

2009-09-05T13:28:00.000+05:30

Actress Katherine Heigl has finally kicked her cigarette habit - she`s gone without her daily nicotine fix for over a month.

The "Knocked Up" star, 30, has been desperately trying to leave smoking after realising it was taking over her life, reported hollywood.com.

Heigl has not puffed on a cigarette since quitting in July and her health has already been given a boost. "She feels so much better," said a source.

Ex-McFadden to fight for kids’ custody with drug scandal-hit Katona

2009-09-05T13:26:00.000+05:30

Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden has said that he’ll fight for custody of his kids with ex-wife Kerry Katona, following the knowledge of her addiction to drugs."I’ll fight to get custody of my kids and bring them to Ireland," the Sun quoted him as saying.

Katona was recently caught snorting drugs at her Cheshire home and was also given a police caution for assaulting her accountant.

Brian told TV host Ryan Tubridy: "It is manic. Kerry’s also just got arrested."

The Irish singer is presently in Australia with his fiancée Delta Goodrem but plans to return to his country if he gets his kids back.

He said: "If I get full custody of the kids, I will be coming back to Ireland."

Meanwhile, Katona, who has been sacked from her 250,000 pound -a-year job fronting TV commercials for food giant Iceland, is reportedly terrified after hearing Brian’s comments.

I will tell you when I’m ready for marriage, yells Salman!

2009-09-05T13:05:00.000+05:30

With Salman Khan’s much awaited flick ‘Wanted’ ready for release, the hunk of an actor is all geared up to deliver a Box Office hit and end his Bollywood jinx which includes a string of flops! With the slick promos of ‘Wanted’ running on the idiot box, the movie is one of the most anticipated releases for die-hard Salman fans.According to the latest Bollywood news, Salman spoke at length about his views on media professionals, his career and his much anticipated marriage in a recent TV interview.

The mercurial Salman lambasted the media stating, “You media people really believe that you can make anyone into the biggest star there is, right? Maybe you cannot make or break a star, but you can influence judges, lawyers, public prosecutors, etc. You can also give us more stress with family, old parents and 50 billion people calling up home and asking our family about what is the truth and what is not.”

A miffed Salman continued his rants and maintained, “I wish you would make an effort to clarify stories more sincerely. We get a text message saying ‘this is the story and we need your side of it’. But before anyone confirms, you already have the full story in place and no mention of any version. When you get a star’s side of the story, get it properly... not just a last line saying ‘this person denied it... or wasn’t available for comment...!”

When prodded on the million-dollar question about marriage, Salman retorted, “If you are going to ask me the same question billions of times, I get irritated. Always, ‘when are you getting married, when are you getting married’? Marriage is big. I’m not one to hide it. I will tell you when I’m ready. I’m not going to run away, man. It’s a respectable thing. But you know, this country has more important issues then just talking about my shaadi!”

Speaking about journalist ethics, a mellowed Salman said, “Friendship with journalists doesn’t mean they keep on writing anything. I have very few friends and those that I had, they’ve all passed away, a long time ago. Some of them were my childhood buddies. I have never developed any special relationship with any presswallah.”

Lily Allen grateful to get back kidnapped pal

2009-09-05T12:41:00.000+05:30

Lily Allen has revealed that she is grateful to have her friend back after a “terrifying” kidnap plot.

Three men were held guilty of demanding 90,000 pounds ransom in return for the return of two shopworkers, one of them a friend of the star.

The victims were taken away at gunpoint from a sports shop in London last year and held captive for more than a week, reports a news daily.

A relieved Lily turned to the Internet to express her relief after the rescue.

The 24-year-old wrote on her blog: “Thank you for getting my friend back, we were terrified.”

Three other London men had already confessed to their part in the plot and are due to be sentenced next month.

Marquardt`s home just like Playboy Mansion!

2009-09-05T12:02:00.000+05:30

Hugh Hefner’s ex-girlfriend Bridget Marquardt has said that her new house is just like the Playboy Mansion.

The former Playboy ‘Girl Next Door’ star even talked about how her famous pets, Wednesday and Gizmo.

"I found a house and have been there for about two weeks," a news channel quoted her as saying.

"I think its comparable [to the Playboy Mansion]! I have a lot of bedrooms, a lot of bathrooms, I have a pool. I have what I call the `great hall` like the mansion has,” she said.

"Wednesday and Gizmo are in my new home, they`re adapting really well. Gizmo acted like she``s been there all her life.

"Wednesday is doing pretty well except for with the potty. At the mansion she was completely potty trained, but for some reason, at this house its like the whole house is a pee-pee pad," added Bridget.

Madonna joins Israeli PM for Jewish Sabbath celebrations

2009-09-05T11:56:00.000+05:30

Madonna reportedly joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath.

The Queen of Pop, who arrived in the country for two concerts as part of her ‘Sticky & Sweet’ world tour, purportedly witnessed the traditional Friday evening ritual with the leader.

The singer was said to have spent two hours at the politician’s home, lighting candles and delivering blessings, reports a news website.

Madonna apparently shares a special bond with the Jewish state as she’s a devout follower of Jewish mysticism Kabbalah.

She was previously reported to have taken on a Hebrew name, Esther, and made private pilgrimages in 2004 and 2007.

Britney gives in to smoke cravings in Miami

2009-09-05T11:46:00.000+05:30

Britney Spears was said to have given in to her nicotine cravings, for the singer was spotted smoking in Miami.The pop princess was seen puffing on her hotel balcony during a break from her ‘Circus’ tour.

Britney has been showing off her toned body, thanks to her abstinence from ‘greasy takeaway food and fatty Starbucks’, reports the Sun.

The mum-of-two, who previously suffered a series of emotional meltdowns, has also resorted to an improved diet and frequent workouts.

Chris Brown`s mum "loves Rihanna like a daughter"

2009-09-05T11:14:00.000+05:30

Chris Brown`s mother Joyce Hawkins misses his ex-girlfriend Rihanna and wishes to see her.

Hawkins hasn`t seen Rihanna after her son assaulted the Umbrella singer in February this year.

A news website quoted Hawkins as saying: "I love Rihanna. She`s like a daughter. She became family to us. She`s spent Christmas with us for the last two years. I miss her a lot."

Chris attacked Rihanna in his car as they left a pre-Grammy Awards party.

He later pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced to six months of community service, 12 months of domestic violence counselling and five years probation.

Selena Gomez made UNICEF Ambassador

2009-09-05T08:12:00.000+05:30

Teen star Selena Gomez has been appointed an ambassador of the United Nations Children`s Fund.

The `Wizards of Waiverly Place` star joined forces with UNICEF last year, speaking out on issues such as children`s rights, and now she has been rewarded for her efforts after being named as the official representative of the charitable cause, Contactmusic reported.

A thrilled and honoured Gomez is determined to use her fame to make a difference.

"Every day, 25,000 children die from preventable causes. I stand with UNICEF in the belief that we can change that number from 25,000 to zero," Gomez said.

"(She has) now taken on an official role as an ambassador. She will be involved in educating, advocating, and fund raising," Gomez`s representative added.

Her first mission as a UNICEF ambassador will see Gomez visit Ghana, where she will learn about the organisation`s child survival programmes.

I want to settle down in Mumbai: Shruti Haasan

2009-09-04T20:22:00.000+05:30

Her debut movie ‘Luck’ bombed at the box office, but the film`s failure hasn`t detterred Shruti Haasan from making Mumbai her home and trying hard to get a foothold in the Hindi film industry."I actually wanted my debut film to be a Tamil movie, but it wasn`t to be. Whatever might have been the response to `Luck`, I feel that I should settle down in Mumbai to seek greener pastures in Bollywood," Shruti, who is planning to buy an apartment in central Mumbai, told reporters.

Her mother, actress Sarika, also lives in Mumbai. But the two are not on talking terms as Sarika is upset with Shruti for having a close relationship with her ex-husband Kamal Haasan`s partner Gauthami.

"My mother doesn`t like my friendship with Gauthami Madam. She is angry with me because of this count and avoids speaking to me. I`m not bothered about that," she said.

Shruti, who sung popular number "Nenjukkul Peithidum..." in "Vaaranam Aayiram" and composed music for her father`s forthcoming bilingual film "Unnaipol Oruvan", says her father is her biggest support in life.

"I want to explore the whole world and I have my daddy`s full cooperation in this. I have self-drawn boundaries which I`d never attempt to cross," she said.

Jordan claims Pete Andre dating ‘Mysterious Girl’

2009-09-04T20:19:00.000+05:30

Katie Price a.k.a Jordan has alleged that estranged hubby Peter Andre is secretly dating.The Sun quoted her as saying in a TV show: "It hasn`t come out yet - and I just hope he`s happy."

The 31-year-old also accused the Aussie singer of hating her.

Jordan said: "I think Pete has more hatred for me than anything."

However, Andre’s rep agent Claire Powell has dismissed all allegations of the Mysterious Girl singer seeing someone.

Powell said: "He`s not seeing anyone."

Noel Gallagher ‘to reveal all about brother bust-up on TV show’

2009-09-04T17:42:00.000+05:30

Oasis star Noel Gallagher may soon disclose everything about his bust-up with brother Liam on a TV show.Oasis had split last week after Noel and Liam reportedly had a violent tiff.

The 42-year-old Noel had said that he suffered “verbal and violent intimidation”.

Now, Piers Morgan is playing all his cards to get Noel on his hit show Piers Morgan``s Life Stories.

Morgan wants to uncover the split in the band and the issues between the two brothers.

The Daily Star quoted a show insider as saying: “It’s the interview everyone wants to see.

“Noel and Liam haven’t been shy in having a public slanging match, but there is much more happening behind the scenes than anyone can even imagine.

“Piers is the perfect interviewer to get to the heart of what has been going on.”

Brinkley’s ex-hubby Cook says bitter divorce battle revived his career

2009-09-04T17:30:00.000+05:30

American model Christie Brinkley’s ex-husband Peter Cook is said to have benefited from the publicity surrounding their divorce last year, with the bitter court battle reviving his career.Cook, an architect, and Brinkley endured a lengthy break-up, during which the model accused him of harbouring a porn addiction.

The two, who share two children, had split after the model learned of her husband’s 2004 affair with a teenage assistant, hearing the details from her love rival’s concerned parents.

But Cook insists he has not suffered too badly from the high-profile divorce, because it’s made him a richer man.

“I had the best two years of business during my divorce for some reason, maybe it was because I had some international business as well. After all I went through, not even a ripple in my business,” the Daily Express quoted him as telling the New York Post.

The divorce was finalised in Suffolk County, New York on October 3 last year.

Sharon Stone sports `hot and sexy` toned body at 51

2009-09-04T16:17:00.000+05:30

American actress Sharon Stone has proved that she can still look hot and sexy at 51, after she showed off her toned body.Stone flaunted her curves as she tested the water from the back of a yacht moored off Sardinia, reports the Sun.

The actress then went for a paddle in a canoe with a pal.

But this is not the first time that she has shown off her shapely body, as she was recently pictured posing topless for Paris Match magazine.

Rihanna wants ‘stay away’ ban lifted off Chris Brown

2009-09-04T16:10:00.001+05:30

Barbadian singer Rihanna is reportedly very furious and upset over the fact that her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown has been ordered to stay away from her.Brown, 20, was formally sentenced on September 1 to five years probation for the February assault on Rihanna, and also to six months of community labour in Virginia.

He will be spending 1400 hours removing graffiti and washing cars.

He has also been ordered not to contact the ‘Umbrella’ singer in any way for the next five years.

He also must stay 100 yards from her, unless they are both at an entertainment-related event, in which he must stay 10 yards away.

But sources have revealed that Rihanna has been working to get Brown’s restraining order lifted.

“When Rihanna got word from her attorney that the judge refused to lift the ban, she was really upset,” a website quoted an insider as having told Britain’s Now magazine.

“She started calling her friends and saying how stupid it was and that Chris would never hurt her again. She was really indignant about it,” the source added.

Chris Brown to wash cars, pick up trash as assault punishment

2009-09-04T16:07:00.002+05:30

R&B singer Chris Brown will be washing cars, picking up trash and removing graffiti as a part of the community service ordered by court for assaulting Rihanna.The 20-year-old star has been given five years probation and ordered to serve six months hard labour in his home state of Virginia after pleading guilty to assaulting the ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker in February (09), reports Contactmusic.

Brown’s punishment has been revealed in a letter from Richmond, Virginia Police chief Bryan Norwood to the court in Los Angeles where Brown was sentenced.

The letter reads, "It is my understanding that the Court desires the imposed community service to be labour intensive. Along those lines, we are prepared to put Mr Brown to work in the community performing manual labour tasks, such as graffiti removal, trash pick up, washing cars, cleaning, maintaining grounds, etc."

Brown has also been asked to pick up the bill for extra security during his punishment in case members of the public find out his location.

The letter adds, "He will be responsible for paying any costs incurred regarding the facilitation of this arrangement to include adequate security from the public (in the event they become aware of his presence) and one-on-one supervision where special projects are instituted."

Posh` sick with worry over sister`s brain tumour fears

2009-09-04T15:54:00.001+05:30

Victoria Beckham is "sick with worry" over fears that her younger sister, Louise, may be suffering from a brain tumour.However, her friends say that she is determined to put on a brave face for the sake of her three sons.

It was when Louise, who is also a mother of three, was hit by a series of crippling migraines that the family started worrying about her health.

Family friends have revealed that the 32-year-old collapsed in agony at her parents` home, and, as the intensity of the headaches grew, doctors sent Louise for a battery of tests, including an MRI scan.

That sparked fears among family and friends that Louise, who divorced from her husband- mobile phone company boss Hayden Isted, 34-two years ago, might be suffering from a brain tumour.

But Louise told her family - including Victoria, 35 - to "carry on as normal" and not to worry as she was convinced everything would turn out to be fine.

"Victoria was worried sick. Louise is not just her kid sister but also her best friend. It`s been hard for Victoria but she`s had to carry on for the sake of her boys," the Daily Star quoted a source as saying.

"She also didn`t want her own fears to overshadow Romeo`s seventh birthday.

"Victoria has been putting on a brave face, but there have been a couple of occasions when the emotion has got to her and her mask has slipped," added the source.

However, Louise`s tests are said to have revealed that she is not suffering from a brain tumour.

"Thankfully Louise is not seriously ill - but she has been suffering from some bad migraines," said a family friend.

A spokesman for Posh said: "Health is a private matter and we never comment on private matters."

Renee Zellweger meets Bradley Cooper’s parents

2009-09-04T15:50:00.000+05:30

Renee Zellweger’s relationship with Bradley Cooper seems to be heating up, for the actress has met his parents.

The couple was first snapped out in public together last month (Aug09), when Zellweger and Cooper escaped for a low-key break in Barcelona, Spain.

However, after coming back, the ‘Hangover’ star whisked Zellweger off to his native Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to introduce her to his mum and dad.

"Brad and Renee drove from New York to Philly so he could show her off to his parents and old friends. They fell in love with her,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling National Enquirer.

"Renee poured on her Texas charm, even arriving with flowers and a box of cupcakes she picked up at a local bakery for his parents.

"Hours after the visit, Bradley`s family was on the phone with him, gushing about Renee," the source added.

Cooper is planning to move from Los Angeles to the Big Apple to be closer to his new girlfriend.

The insider adds, "Bradley is already talking about putting down roots in New York, where Renee lives. They just seem happy to have found each other."

Kate Hudson ‘moves in with A-Rod’

2009-09-04T15:27:00.001+05:30

Actress Kate Hudson has reportedly moved into baseball beau Alex Rodriguez’s New York apartment.The couple has been dating since last November but made their relationship public when they were spotted kissing in July (09).

The ‘You Me and Dupree’ star is said to be taking her relationship to the next level - by spending most of her time at Rodriguez`s apartment.

"Kate’s always at his New York apartment, even on the days when he’s on the road,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling In Touch magazine.

“She’s made herself quite comfortable in his life. She’s met his oldest daughter and her son likes Alex. Kate has become very serious about him,” the source added.

Jackson funeral touching, emotional: Guest

2009-09-04T14:05:00.000+05:30

Michael Jackson, his gold coffin topped by a bejeweled crown placed there by his children, was laid to rest Thursday night at a funeral more than two months after his death and, because of his family`s tardy arrival, nearly two hours late.

The King of Pop was mourned by celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds and Macaulay Culkin at a private service outside the elaborate Forest Lawn Glendale mausoleum where Jackson was to be entombed.

As the hour-and-a-half service ended, Jackson`s mother appeared extremely weary and had to be helped to her car, according to one guest at the service. The person, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the day, said the service was simple but touching and emotional.

Gladys Knight sang "His Eye is on the Sparrow," and Clifton Davis sang "Never Can Say Goodbye," a tune he wrote for the Jackson 5. A minister spoke briefly.

Friends of the Jackson family were invited to speak and several did, telling of their admiration of the Jacksons, who raised themselves up from poverty. They recalled Michael Jackson`s sense of humor — if he were here today, they said, he would be laughing and smiling.

Afterward, the mourners stood and followed the crowned, lushly flower-draped casket as his five brothers — each wearing a bright red tie and a single crystal-studded glove — carried it into the mausoleum. The guest said Katherine Jackson had a difficult time going into the mausoleum; she was overcome and turned back, and it wasn`t clear if she went in at all.

Jackson`s daughter Paris, 10, cried as the group entered the mausoleum, but she and brothers Prince Michael, 12, and Prince Michael II, 7, known as Blanket, were composed through most of the service. The children placed on Jackson`s casket the spangled crown, which rested atop a plume of white and purple flowers.

Inside, Knight performed "Our Father" (The Lord`s Prayer), which the guest said moved many to tears. There were two oversized portraits of a youthful, vibrant Jackson mounted next to the casket amid displays of white lilies and roses. At Jackson`s lavish public memorial, red roses covered his casket.

No explanation was given to mourners for the service`s delay. The 77-year-old Taylor and others were left waiting in the late summer heat, with the temperature stuck at 90 degrees just before sunset. Some mourners fanned themselves with programs for the service.

Police had escorted the family`s motorcade of 31 cars, including Rolls-Royces and Cadillacs, from Encino to Forest Lawn, about a 20-minute journey, with the hearse bearing Jackson`s body at the end.

The invitation notice indicated the service would begin promptly at 7 pm; it began closer to 8:30.

About 250 seats were arranged for mourners over artificial turf laid roadside at the mausoleum, and a vivid orange moon, a mark of the devastating wildfire about 10 miles distant, hung over the cemetery.

A large, blimp-like inflated light, the type used in film and television production, and a boom camera hovered over the seating area placed in front of the elaborate marble mausoleum. The equipment raised the possibility that the footage would be used for the Jackson concert documentary "This Is It," or perhaps the Jackson brothers` upcoming reality show.

Nearly double the number of media credentials, 440, were issued to reporters and film crews who remained at a distance from the service and behind barricades.

The Rev. Al Sharpton, who gave a rousing eulogy at Jackson`s public memorial two months ago, posted on his Twitter account — while the service was still under way — that he made a repeat performance Thursday night.

"I just spoke at the conclusion of tributes," Sharpton wrote. "Gladys Knight sang her heart out. Now we prepare to lay him to rest."

The few clusters of fans who gathered around the secure perimeter that encircled the cemetery entrance struggled to see much. Maria Martinez, 25, a fan from Riverside, Calif., who was joined by a dozen other Jackson admirers at a gas station near the security perimeter, gave a handful of pink flowers to a man with an invitation driving into the funeral.

"Can you please put these flowers on his grave?" she told him. Martinez said she picked them from a nearby park.

"They were small and ugly, but I did that with my heart," she said. "I`m not going to be able to get close, so this is as close as I could get to him."

The man consented, adding, "God bless."

Glendale police said all was going smoothly early in the evening and there were no arrests.

Jackson will share eternity at Forest Lawn with the likes of Clark Gable, Jean Harlow and WC Fields, entombed alongside them in the mausoleum that will be all but off-limits to adoring fans who might otherwise turn the pop star`s grave into a shrine.

The closest the public will be able to get to Jackson`s vault is a portion of the mausoleum that displays "The Last Supper Window," a life-size stained-glass re-creation of Leonardo da Vinci`s masterpiece. Several 10-minute presentations about the window are held regularly 365 days a year, but most of the building is restricted.

Lisa Burk, who blogs about celebrity graves at http://www.gravehunting.com, said the Jackson family chose well for his final resting place if it was privacy they were after.

"It`s impossible to get in there," Burk said. "It was before, and it will be worse now."

The Jackson family had booked an Italian restaurant in Pasadena for a gathering Thursday night, said Alex Carr, assistant operations manager at Villa Sorriso, in the city`s Old Town district. She wouldn`t specify the menu or number of people, but said the entire restaurant, which can accommodate 200 guests, had been reserved for the event and that security would be present.

The ceremony ends months of speculation that the singer`s body would be buried at Neverland Ranch, in part to make the property a Graceland-style attraction. An amended copy of Jackson`s death certificate was filed Thursday in Los Angeles County to reflect Forest Lawn as his final resting place.

In court on Wednesday, it was disclosed that 12 burial spaces were being purchased by Jackson`s estate at Forest Lawn Glendale, about eight miles north of downtown Los Angeles, but no details were offered on how they would be used.

The King of Pop died a drug-induced death June 25 at age 50 as he was about to embark on a comeback attempt. The coroner`s office has labeled the death a homicide, and Jackson`s death certificate lists "injection by another" as the cause.

Dr Conrad Murray, Jackson`s personal physician, told detectives he gave the singer a series of sedatives and the powerful anesthetic propofol to help him sleep. But prosecutors are still investigating, and no charges have been filed.

Branding a place as terror hub is unfair: Shabana

2009-09-04T13:42:00.001+05:30

Noted film and theatre personality Shabana Azmi is distressed that her native place is in news for all the wrong reasons.

Presently on a visit to her native house `fateh-e-manzil` in Mizwa village here, the birth place of her late father and acclaimed `shayar` Kaifi Azmi, Shabana said branding Azamgarh
as a terror hub was unfair .

"Azamgarh is the birth place of people like author Rahul Sanskritayan, scholar Allama Shibli Nomani and poet Kaifi Azmi, who were the living examples of communal amity and brotherhood...maligning their hometown Azamgarh as `atankgarh`
(terror hub) is saddening," Azmi told reporters.

The population of Azamgarh is 50 lakh of which a few may have adopted the wrong path like in any other place, but branding the whole town or district as "atankgarh" is not fair, the former Rajya Sabha member said.

"The people of Azamgarh had played an active role in the freedom struggle and the first war of independence in 1847 and this is one town where both Hindus and Muslims had always been living peacefully," she said.

Demi Moore threatens to sue Perez Hilton over daughter’s pics

2009-09-04T13:29:00.000+05:30

Hollywood actress Demi Moore has threatened to sue celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, after she spotted a link on the latter’s site directing viewers to a set of "inappropriate" pictures of her teen daughter Tallulah.The 15-year-old is the youngest of Demi’s three daughters with ex-husband Bruce Willis.

According to reports, the snaps Demi is angry at show the teen baring her chest in a revealing top, and wearing a tiny pair of shorts.

Moore has expressed her disgust about the pictures on her Twitter.com page, accusing the blogger of flouting child pornography laws.

"Expect another letter from my attorney, kitten," Contactmusic quoted her as having written.

Moore goes on to rage about Hilton`s "exploitation" of teens in a series of furious posts.

She wrote: "Clearly Perez Hilton isn`t taking violating child pornography laws very seriously. He might not but there are a lot of people who do! Anyone who advertises follows or supports Perez supports violating child pornography laws!”

She further wrote: "Let me ask all of you, what is it called when someone is telling people to look and focus on a child`s ``boobs & ass`` while providing photos? (It``s) child pornography! Or just being a general pervert/creep. Disgusting! This is not a game. Children should not be exploited. They must be protected."

Hitting back at Morre, Hilton called her comments "libellous, defamatory, inaccurate and stupid."

In a post on his own Twitter.com page, he writes: "Thanks for drawing MORE attention to your daughter`s behaviour and your parenting skills (or lack thereof). U r (sic) real smart! That is CLEARLY not child porn. And I didn`t even post those on my site! I would not let my 15 year old daughter dress like that under ANY context. You are delusional and slightly senile!"

Peter Andre knows who raped me: Jordan

2009-09-04T13:18:00.001+05:30

Katie Price aka Jordan has claimed that estranged hubby Peter Andre has full knowledge of who raped her.Speaking on This Morning, Price said Andre knew the truth about her rape.

Jordan’s statement follows the Aussie singer’s claims that he knew nothing of his wife’s rape ordeal and was shocked by her revelation.

The Sun quoted Jordan as saying: "He [Pete] knows who the other person is."

The 31-year-old beauty had recently disclosed in her OK! magazine column that she had been raped more than once when she was younger.

Fabled actor Aamir Khan goes from hunk to hulk

2009-09-04T13:00:00.000+05:30

After wooing us all with his jaw dropping sculpted 8 pack abs, Aamir Khan is out to shock us again. However this time round it’s no buffed up avatar but the massive 7 kgs that the actor has put on which is bound to leave fans dumbstruck. Attending to his wife, who recently suffered a miscarriage, Aamir wasn’t able to pay much attention to his fitness regime.

As per reports, the couple had gone on a month-long holiday to a remote village in Europe to get over the trying time. Nevertheless, back to work, Aamir is pumping iron and playing sports to lose the holiday weight.

According to the latest Bollywood news, Aamir was scheduled to shoot a romantic song with Kareena Kapoor for Raju Hirani’s forthcoming film ‘Three Idiots’. And hoping to look his best, the actor searched for a badminton coach in Europe. But since the sport is not so popular in Europe, the actor had some tough time looking for a suitable coach.

As for the actor’s sudden fascination for badminton, it’s a hidden secret but Aamir feels that it’s the best sport to stay in shape. Besides keeping him fit, the sport is also fun as the actor constantly challenges his colleagues for a friendly game.

Daniel Craig tops new poll on sexy male movie chests

2009-09-04T12:49:00.000+05:30

Brit actor Daniel Craig has come out tops in a new poll conducted on sexy male movie chests.

The survey by LOVEFiLM.com showed that a whopping 34 percent film fans voted 41-year-old Craig’s skimpy trunks scene in ‘Casino Royale’ as their favourite.

Scottish actor Gerard Butler came in second for his role in ‘300’, while American actor Brad Pitt came in third for his role in ‘Troy’.

‘Borat’ star Sacha Baron Cohen took the fourth place, Sean Connery the fifth with his role in ‘Thunderball’, and Leonardo DiCaprio came in sixth for his role in ‘Beach’.

Actor Hank Azaria landed in the seventh place with his role in 2004’s ‘Along Came Polly’, late singer and actor Elvis Presley took the eighth spot with his role in ‘Blue Hawaii’.

Russell Brand was placed on the ninth spot for his role in ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’, and the tenth place went to Jan-Michael Vincent for 60s surf movie ‘Big Wednesday’.

Zellweger, Bradley to move in together

2009-09-04T12:26:00.001+05:30

Hollywood actor Renee Zellweger will move in with co-star Bradley Cooper despite the fact that they have been dating for only a short period of time.

"Renee and Bradley have both been travelling a lot lately promoting their movie (`Case 39`), but when he finally gets to go home to LA, she`ll live with him at his place in Venice Beach," aceshowbiz.com quoted a source as saying.

"Bradley set up a bathroom in the house that Renee can call her own. It`s stocked with her favourite candles, perfumes and makeup - even an electric toothbrush," added the source.

Zellweger, 40, and Cooper, 34, are featuring together in horror-thriller "Case 39" and sparked romance rumours when they were spotted enjoying a dinner date at Italian restaurant Antonucci in New York City`s Upper East Side in June.

Angelina Joile’s raunchy lesbian make-out scene unveiled

2009-09-04T11:13:00.000+05:30

Angelina Jolie’s raunchy wild past seems to be catching up with her, as filmmakers 'Gia' have decided to re-release her steamy film.

The film that had Jolie in a censored lesbian love making scene will now be available sans any cuts.

The film, that showed Jolie feasting on ‘Lost’ actress Elizabeth Mitchell for a hot make-out session, will be re-released in crystal clear high definition. And viewers are in for a rare treat as the lesbian romp is just one of the many intimate scenes in the film that boasts of several erotic scenes.

The film had Angelina playing the tragic supermodel Gia Carangia who contracted HIV from a needle containing infected blood and died in 1986 aged just 26.

Janet Jackson to give first magazine interview since MJ’s death

2009-09-04T10:12:00.000+05:30

Janet Jackson may soon break her silence about her the death of her brother, for she has reportedly agreed to give an exclusive interview for a journal.

She is the only member of Michael Jackson’s family who has been keeping quite about the ‘Thriller’ star’s death.

Sources, however, say that her silence will not last long because Harper`s Bazaar has landed the first interview with her since Michael’s death.

"She is giving them the world exclusive and is going to be on the cover," the New York Post quoted an insider as saying.

Superstar Sanjay Dutt was unsure about IPL bid

2009-09-04T09:36:00.001+05:30

Like his colleagues Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt also wants his share of the Indian Premier League (IPL) pie. But the actor was not sure whether he would be allowed to bid for team ownership because of his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

"There`re two new teams in Ahmedabad and Nagpur coming up in December. Sanjay might buy either," a source close to him told reporters.

But the actor-politician, who has been convicted under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, had a fruitful meeting with Lalit Modi, IPL chairman and commissioner.

"Sanjay`s main concern was, would he be able to buy the team because of his court cases? There are many things that he can`t do, like endorsements etc. Sanjay was assured there would be no problem. With the removal of TADA charges, Dutt now has rights equal to every other Indian citizen.

"Having got that apprehension out of the way Dutt questioned Lalit Modi about the nitty-gritty of the IPL team," the source said.

When Sanjay met Modi, who is also the vice president of Board of Control for Cricket in India, to buy a new team for himself, he wasn`t aware that the media would be informed and waiting for him at the hotel in suburban Mumbai.

"The idea is to let it be known that big stars are getting progressively involved with the IPL. That attracts more money, eyeballs and junta interest. So on Wednesday evening when Dutt reached the Hyatt, he was taken aback to see media persons swarming the place. His first impulse was to flee," said the source.

Shah Rukh and Juhi Chawla are the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, Shilpa and her beau Raj Kundra own Rajasthan Royals, while Preity Zinta along with her former boyfriend Ness Wadia own Kings X1 Punjab.

Another Bollywood star Salman Khan is also showing interest in buying an IPL team.

There are efforts now to optimise celebrity participation and generation of money through star presence in the IPL.

According to sources, Shah Rukh will be charging neat packets from the public for attending matches and post-match events like dinners where the closer the audience sits to the star, the more it will cost.

Preity has recently taken on a television show where she`ll be seen interacting with all her IPL cricketers. She had made a neat packet from the deal with STAR Plus.

"So you see the stars are working towards building a bigger bucks bank for the IPL," said the source.

Jackson family belatedly leaves for funeral

2009-09-04T08:38:00.001+05:30

A funeral procession including about 20 cars from the Jackson family compound is belatedly en route to the service for Michael Jackson at a Glendale cemetery.

The family motorcade departed from Encino more than a half-hour after the 7 p.m. Thursday service at Forest Lawn Glendale was scheduled to begin. The journey is about 20 minutes, even with a police escort.

The likely hourlong delay meant that celebrities — including 77-year-old Elizabeth Taylor — were kept waiting on a muggy night at which temperatures hovered at 90 just before sunset.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP`s earlier story is below.

GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds and Macaulay Culkin and other celebrities were among the mourners gathered on a hot, muggy Thursday night for Michael Jackson`s funeral, slowly filling rows of white chairs placed outside the mausoleum where the King of Pop will be entombed.

Jackson`s family, including parents Joe and Katherine and the singer`s three children, had yet to arrive as the planned 7 p.m. start of the service came and went. With temperatures hovering at an oppressive 90 degrees, black-garbed mourners used programs for the service at Forest Lawn Glendale to fan themselves as they sat and waited.

A large, inflated light, the type used in film and television production, and a boom camera hovered over the seating area placed in front of the elaborate marble mausoleum. The equipment raised the possibility that the footage would be used for the Jackson concert documentary "This Is It."

About 250 seats were arranged for mourners over a green surface. Nearly double the number of media credentials, 435, were issued to reporters and film crews who remained at a distance from the service and behind barricades.

Maria Martinez, 25, a fan from Riverside, Calif., who was joined by a dozen other Jackson admirers at a gas station near the security perimeter, gave a handful of pink flowers to a man with an invitation driving into the funeral.

"Can you please put these flowers on his grave?" she told him. Martinez said she picked them from a nearby park. "They were small and ugly, but I did that with my heart. I`m not going to be able to get close, so this is as close as I could get to him."

The man consented, adding, "God bless."

Glendale police said all was going smoothly early in the evening and there were no arrests.

Michael Jackson will share eternity at Forest Lawn with the likes of Clark Gable, Jean Harlow and W.C. Fields, entombed alongside them in the mausoleum that will be all but off-limits to adoring fans who might otherwise turn the pop star`s grave into a shrine.

After the burial, the closest the public will be able to get to Jackson`s vault is a portion of the mausoleum that displays "The Last Supper Window," a life-size stained-glass re-creation of Leonardo da Vinci`s masterpiece. Several 10-minute presentations about the window are held regularly 365 days a year, but most of the building is restricted.

Lisa Burk, who blogs about celebrity graves at http://www.gravehunting.com, said the Jackson family chose well for his final resting place if it was privacy they were after.

"It`s impossible to get in there," Burk said. "It was before, and it will be worse now."

By late afternoon Thursday, media tents had cropped up all along the boulevard across from the wrought-iron gates that serve as the main entrance to Forest Lawn. That vantage point offered no view of any mausoleum — just a fountain and a building containing the gift shop.

The Jackson family had booked an Italian restaurant in Pasadena for a gathering Thursday night, said Alex Carr, assistant operations manager at Villa Sorriso, in the city`s Old Town district. She wouldn`t specify the menu or number of people, but said the entire restaurant, which can accommodate 200 guests, had been reserved for the event and that security would be present.

The ceremony ends months of speculation that the singer`s body would be buried at Neverland Ranch, in part to make the property a Graceland-style attraction. An amended copy of Jackson`s death certificate was filed Thursday in Los Angeles County to reflect Forest Lawn as his final resting place.

In court on Wednesday, it was disclosed that 12 burial spaces were being purchased by Jackson`s estate at Forest Lawn Glendale, about eight miles north of downtown Los Angeles, but no details were offered on how they would be used.

The King of Pop died a drug-induced death June 25 at age 50 as he was about to embark on a comeback attempt. The coroner`s office has labeled the death a homicide, and Jackson`s death certificate lists "injection by another" as the cause.

Dr Conrad Murray, Jackson`s personal physician, told detectives he gave the singer a series of sedatives and the powerful anesthetic propofol to help him sleep. But prosecutors are still investigating, and no charges have been filed.

Keanue Reeves to take DNA test over child claims

2009-09-04T08:29:00.001+05:30

Keanu Reeves has agreed to take a DNA test after a woman claimed he`s the father of her four grown-up children.

Karen Sala, who is seeking millions in spousal and child support from the `Speed` star, filed a suit against Reeves in May this year, seeking a paternity test to prove he fathered her offspring, who are all now in their mid-20s, reports femalefirst.co.uk

`The Matrix` actor denied he`d had a relationship with the 46-year-old, and was seeking a court dismissal over the claims but he has now finally given in to her demands to officially verify whether he is the father by undergoing a DNA test during the next few weeks.

Mourners gather for Michael Jackson funeral

2009-09-04T08:22:00.000+05:30

Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds and Macaulay Culkin and other celebrities were among the mourners gathered on a hot, muggy Thursday night for Michael Jackson`s funeral, slowly filling rows of white chairs placed outside the mausoleum where the King of Pop will be entombed.

Jackson`s family, including parents Joe and Katherine and the singer`s three children, had yet to arrive as the planned 7 p.m. start of the service came and went. With temperatures hovering at an oppressive 90 degrees, black-garbed mourners used programs for the service at Forest Lawn Glendale to fan themselves as they sat and waited.

A large, inflated light, the type used in film and television production, and a boom camera hovered over the seating area placed in front of the elaborate marble mausoleum. The equipment raised the possibility that the footage would be used for the Jackson concert documentary "This Is It."

About 250 seats were arranged for mourners over a green surface. Nearly double the number of media credentials, 435, were issued to reporters and film crews who remained at a distance from the service and behind barricades.

Maria Martinez, 25, a fan from Riverside, Calif., who was joined by a dozen other Jackson admirers at a gas station near the security perimeter, gave a handful of pink flowers to a man with an invitation driving into the funeral.

"Can you please put these flowers on his grave?" she told him. Martinez said she picked them from a nearby park. "They were small and ugly, but I did that with my heart. I`m not going to be able to get close, so this is as close as I could get to him."

The man consented, adding, "God bless."

Glendale police said all was going smoothly early in the evening and there were no arrests.

Michael Jackson will share eternity at Forest Lawn with the likes of Clark Gable, Jean Harlow and W.C. Fields, entombed alongside them in the mausoleum that will be all but off-limits to adoring fans who might otherwise turn the pop star`s grave into a shrine.

After the burial, the closest the public will be able to get to Jackson`s vault is a portion of the mausoleum that displays "The Last Supper Window," a life-size stained-glass re-creation of Leonardo da Vinci`s masterpiece. Several 10-minute presentations about the window are held regularly 365 days a year, but most of the building is restricted.

Lisa Burk, who blogs about celebrity graves at http://www.gravehunting.com, said the Jackson family chose well for his final resting place if it was privacy they were after.

"It`s impossible to get in there," Burk said. "It was before, and it will be worse now."

By late afternoon Thursday, media tents had cropped up all along the boulevard across from the wrought-iron gates that serve as the main entrance to Forest Lawn. That vantage point offered no view of any mausoleum — just a fountain and a building containing the gift shop.

The Jackson family had booked an Italian restaurant in Pasadena for a gathering Thursday night, said Alex Carr, assistant operations manager at Villa Sorriso, in the city`s Old Town district. She wouldn`t specify the menu or number of people, but said the entire restaurant, which can accommodate 200 guests, had been reserved for the event and that security would be present.

The ceremony ends months of speculation that the singer`s body would be buried at Neverland Ranch, in part to make the property a Graceland-style attraction. An amended copy of Jackson`s death certificate was filed Thursday in Los Angeles County to reflect Forest Lawn as his final resting place.

In court on Wednesday, it was disclosed that 12 burial spaces were being purchased by Jackson`s estate at Forest Lawn Glendale, about eight miles north of downtown Los Angeles, but no details were offered on how they would be used.

The King of Pop died a drug-induced death June 25 at age 50 as he was about to embark on a comeback attempt. The coroner`s office has labeled the death a homicide, and Jackson`s death certificate lists "injection by another" as the cause.

Dr Conrad Murray, Jackson`s personal physician, told detectives he gave the singer a series of sedatives and the powerful anesthetic propofol to help him sleep. But prosecutors are still investigating, and no charges have been filed.

Michael Jackson to be buried today

2009-09-03T23:16:00.000+05:30

King of Pop Michael Jackson will be buried today evening.

The pop legend will be laid to rest at Holly Terrace Grand Mausoleum in Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park, five miles from Hollywood.

The private funeral ceremony is scheduled to start at 7pm, reports a news daily.

However, his fans will not get to view it, as cameras will be banned from the 45-minute service limited to close friends and family.

The late singer’s friend Diana Ross and Motown label founder Berry Gordy will be present apart from the family.

Aretha Franklin will attend too as she’ll sing at the graveside.

Jackson’s coffin will be encased in thick concrete to protect it from grave robbers.

His estate, controlled by two former advisers, will bear the expenses of the funeral ceremony.

Meanwhile, prosecutors have amended Jackson’e death certificate to call it a homicide.

The wording is he died from “intravenous injection by another”.

After Salman, Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan eye IPL team

2009-09-03T20:01:00.000+05:30

With IPL turning out to be a major money spinner, Bollywood celebrities are keen to make big bucks by buying cricket teams. According to latest Bollywood news, it is believed that B-town hunk Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan are eager to buy Ahemdabad IPL cricket team.

Talking to a newspaper, a close source confirmed the news of Sanjay and Ajay planning to buy an IPL team. "They have decided to own a team together as they are ardent cricket fans. They are keen to own the Ahmedabad team. Since Ajay was busy travelling, he informed Sanjay about being unable to meet IPL Commissioner, Lalit Modi. It was Sanjay who met Modi and expressed their interest to own a team. Modi and Sanjay met at a suburban five-star on Wednesday to understand the bidding process. Sanjay made it very clear that whenever the auction begins, they are ready to invest in the Ahmedabad team," the source said.

However, when Dutt met Lalit Modi at a posh Mumbai hotel, the actor was taken by complete surprise as he had no idea that media would be waiting for him at the same venue. It is believed that media is informed every time a Bollywood star wishes to buy an IPL team. The source maintained, “The idea is to let it be known that big stars are getting progressively involved with the IPL. That attracts more money, eyeballs and junta interest. So on Wednesday evening when Dutt reached the Hyatt he was taken aback to see media persons swarming the place. His first impulse was to flee.”

However, it is believed that the meeting between Dutt and Modi was a great success where the former discussed his curiosities about buying an IPL team. The source added, “Sanjay’s main concern was, would he be able to buy the team because of his court cases? There are many things that he can’t do, like endorsements, etc. Sanjay was assured there would be no problem. With the removal of TADA charges Dutt now has rights equal to every other Indian citizen.”

After Shah Rukh, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty dabbling in IPL, it’s Sanjay and Ajay’s turn to invest in an IPL team!

Romance is what I enjoy the most: Salman Khan

2009-09-03T19:02:00.001+05:30

He may be playing an arrogant hitman in his latest film `Wanted`, but Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan says that he enjoys doing romantic roles the most."I like to do all kinds of roles, but I enjoy romance the most in films," said Khan who is usually as much in news for his romantic link-ups as for his movies.

The 43-year-old actor who is returning to the action genre after a long gap with `Wanted`, directed by Southern superstar Prabhu Deva, says that the preparation for the role was a painful journey.

"Usually I don`t need to prepare for action, it`s in-born but this time the return to action was very painful. It was difficult because we haven`t used much of cables. I even suffered a ham-string injury during the shooting of the film," said Salman who was in town to promote the film.

Duffy dating British Lions rugby star Mike Phillips

2009-09-03T17:52:00.000+05:30

Welsh singer Duffy, real name Aimee Ann Duffy, is said to be dating British Lions rugby star Mike Phillips.Sources say that Phillips, 27, dumped his girlfriend last week so that he could start dating Duffy, 25, who had a No1 hit with Mercy.

“Mike and Duffy went for their second date this week and they have fallen for each other,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.

“Mike got her number from his agent a couple of weeks ago and texted her.

“It’s like Gavin and Charlotte - he wants to raise his profile and fancied Duffy so he thought he’d try his luck.

“As soon as Duffy agreed to a date he dumped his poor girlfriend Claire. He makes no secret that he wants to be the new Gavin and Charlotte. Claire is gutted.

“He had set his sights on opera singer Katherine Jenkins a while back, but she wasn’t interested,” the source added.

Gavin Henson, 27, and Charlotte Church, 23, were christened the Posh and Becks of Wales when they started dating in 2005.