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Thursday, 31 October 2013

Hollywood & Bollywood Updates 31st October

HOLLYWOOD UPDATES
Madonna 'not ashamed' of teen nude pics


New York: Madonna`s "not ashamed" of nude images from her teenage years that recently surfaced online, her representative Liz Rosenberg has said.

According to a UK website, Rosenberg said that the 55-year-old singer has acknowledged in past interviews that she did pose nude for art classes when she was a model and that she feels that she`s never done anything she`s ashamed of.
The photos taken by photographer Herman Kulkens in 1977, shows the then 18-year-old University of Michigan student posing fully naked both on her own and with another female model, the New York Daily News reported.
The pop diva was paid just 10-dollars-an hour for the photo shoot, and some of the images were published by adult magazines such as Playboy and Penthouse in the 1980s.
The full set, currently owned by American financier Jeremy Frommer , is set to go under hammer on November 9 at guccionecollection.com.


Tori Spelling reveals theft of sex tape with Dean McDermott 

Washington: Tori Spelling has revealed that a sex tape that she had made with her husband Dean McDermott had been copied and stolen from their computer by a "friend".

The 40-year-old actress has revealed in her new memoir `Spelling It Like It Is` that she and her 46-year-old Canadian-American actor husband had made the tape together after a romantic Valentine`s Day in 2009, which they later uploaded on their computer at home "without password protection", Us Magazine reported.
The reality star added that a biker friend of the `Missing` actor had found the tape and copied it, and they learnt of the theft two years later, when a friend informed him that the thief was trying to sell the video around.


Kanye West's mantra - my wedding my way 

Los Angeles: Rapper Kanye West is reportedly planning to take care of even the smallest details of his wedding with fiancée Kim Kardashian.

Although the invitations have not been sent out and details are yet to be finalised, West wants everything to be exactly how he wants.
“Kanye has a very specific vision of what the ceremony should look like and this won’t be an understated or intimate event," radaronline.com quoted a source as saying.
"Kanye wants the wedding to take place in Paris and has even indicated that he is willing to fly over Kim’s family on his dime," the source added.
The couple got engaged last week and has a four-month-old daughter North West.





Zoe Saldana, Marco Perego share public embrace during outing

Los Angeles: Couple Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego, who reportedly had a secret wedding earlier this year, made a rare outing together while shopping in Venice Beach, California.

The 35 year-old `Star Trek Into Darkness` actress and her Perego, shared an embrace as they waited to cross the street, reported Us magazine.
Saldana looked casual in skinny jeans, striped shirts and leather jacket while her Italian boyfriend wore a half-unbuttoned polo, blue vest, black varsity jacket and ripped jeans.
Despite their seemingly sudden wedding, Saldana and Perego had known each other for a long time.
Saldana was previously engaged to businessman Keith Britton and dated Hollywood star Bradley Cooper.


P Diddy wants to remake 'King of New York' 

Los Angeles: Rapper Sean Combs aka P Diddy wants to remake 1990 movie ‘King of New York’ and act in it.

The 43-year-old is not keen on making the replica of the original, but on similar track, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"Sean optioned the rights to remake `King of New York` for two years. The film is a cult classic, and it will be great to remake it. Our version won`t be exactly the same, but will have the same hard-core gangster feel," a source told New York Post newspaper.
This is not the first time the rapper will be seen in movies. He acted in 2001 movie ‘Monster`s Ball’.
"Sean wants to be in it, he was amazing in `Monster`s Ball`, and such strong characters sit perfectly with him," the source added.


Julia Roberts celebrates low-key 46th birthday 

New York: Actress Julia Roberts celebrated her 46th birthday with a low-key brunch.

The "Eat, Pray and Love" star was spotted in the West Village on October 28 afternoon with her husband, Danny Moder, after the two had just finished brunch with friends nearby at the Little Owl, reported the New York Post.

Roberts was also one of the many celebs in the crowd for the opening night of the Mike Nichols directed `Betrayal`, starring Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz.

Roberts next stars with Meryl Streep, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis and Dermot Mulroney in a film adaptation of Tracy Letts` Broadway drama `August: Osage County`, which will be released on Christmas Day.


Celebrities With The 'Hunger Games' Bug



Hunger Games Celebrity Fans
While most film premieres appear to be an excuse for celebs to show off their designer outfits and gain a few extra column inches of free publicity, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire has advance screenings more likely to be attended by those far more interested in the adventures of Katniss, Peeta and co. than posing for photographers on the red carpet. Here's a look at five of the biggest famous fans of the big-screen phenomenon.

Kristen BellPossibly the most committed Hunger Games fan, Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell threw a Hunger Games-themed birthday party back in July 2010, dressing head-to-toe in spandex with a fire cape, bow and arrow as well as installing a bouncy castle named The Capitol.

Bill GatesSurely the most unlikely Hunger Games celebrity fan, the richest man in the world admitted that the first book in the trilogy was the last novel that he had read after sharing his summer reading list earlier this year.

Sasha & Malia ObamaAfter attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner alongside Elizabeth Banks last year, star Josh Hutcherson revealed his excitement on learning that both of President Barack Obama's daughters were big fans of the series.

Emily BluntThe British actress joked last year that she wishes she had been young enough to play Katniss after revealing that she was equally riveted and terrified by the novels.

Andy CohenThe Bravo host questioned whether he was now a tween after reading The Hunger Games from cover to cover while he later admitted to getting goosebumps after watching the trailer for the first film.

Kerry Washington Is Pregnant — No, This Does Not Count as a Scandal!




NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03:  Kerry Washington attends Meet The Actors at the Apple Store Soho on October 3, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
After years of delivering impressive performances, Kerry Washington is finally getting her due in the public eye. Her starring place on the hit political drama Scandal, as well as her major (albeit criminally underwritten) role in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, have earned Washington some newfound popularity... and with that critical appreciation, of course, comes a heightened attention on her personal life. As such, we are excited to hear that Washington has announced that she is pregnant, as reported by Us magazine.
The film and television star is four months pregnant, managing to keep the news under wraps with the stealth of her Scandal character Olivia Pope. Washington and husband, professional football player Nnamdi Asomugha, got married in June of this year after beginning their courtship in 2012. This will be the first child for both Washington and Asomugha.
The big question that many are bound to ask is whether or not the pregnancy will interfere with the taping of Scandal... or, better yet, whether it will be written into the show. Sure, Olivia Pope isn't really setting out to start a family at this time... but that's what makes it a scandal!

Knope, We Can’t Wait for 2014 -- The Best of 'Parks and Recreation'

Parks and Recreation
When NBC announced that they would only air two more episodes of Parks and Recreation in 2013, fans of the show immediately blamed Jerry. Because he’s the worst. The network is making room for specialty programming to promote the ratings-challenged new show Sean Saves the World. By shifting the schedule around, the Halloween and Election Day episodes were pushed back and will air weeks after the events with which they coincide. Then Parks and Rec won’t return until 2014, so we’ll have to watch our favorite episodes on DVD and streaming to fill the void left by Leslie Knope and her plucky, determined crew.
“Galentine's Day”
Gather your favorite guys and gals and have your own Galentine’s Day party to celebrate Parks and Rec — who cares that it’s October? Don’t forget the super thoughtful gifts or you’ll disappoint Leslie!
“Pawnee Rangers”
As Tom and Donna would say: “Treat yo' self!” Relax while you watch Ron and Leslie battle it out to see who has the better Pawnee scout troop. Pawnee Goddesses, duh!
“Greg Pikitis”
Everything about “Greg Pikitis” is flawless: first Halloween episode of the series, Leslie becomes crazy-obsessed with catching a teenaged vandal, Louis C.K. guest stars, and Andy’s FBI agent alter ego Burt Macklin is born.
“Win, Lose, or Draw”
The episode where Leslie was elected councilwoman of Pawnee is heartwarming and hilarious. It’s Parks and Rec at its finest.
“The Fight”
You know that viral video clip of Ron Swanson drunkenly dancing like a lunatic with a silly tiny hat on his head? Yeah, that’s from this episode. (Also: April yelling in Spanish, Ben saying “Bababooie,” and Leslie ranting about her fight with Ann.)

BOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Dhoom 3’: Aamir the magician and Katrina the acrobat

Mumbai: Fans of Aamir Khan and the ‘Dhoom’ series, who were eagerly looking forward to ‘Dhoom 3’, were in for a treat as the first trailer of the film was launched on Wednesday.

Touted as one of the biggest films of the year, ‘Dhoom 3’ produced by Yash Raj Films will see Aamir play an antagonist for the first time. The leading lady of the action thriller- Katrina Kaif- looks fab in a chiselled look as she amazes audiences with her acrobatic stunts in the trailer.
Aamir and Katrina, who are paired opposite each other for the first time, share a rather unique yet a sizzling hot chemistry. It would be interesting to see the duration of screen space they have with each other, but they may sweep audiences off their feat.
Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra, who have been the salient features of the ‘Dhoom’ series play their respective parts in the third franchise too. Jackie Shroff is a pleasant surprise. But the two who will most definitely steal the show are Aamir and Katrina.
With winter almost round the corner, the Aamir-Katrina joddi is bound to set the temperature soaring.



‘Titli’ songstress Chinmayi Sripada excited to sing in Bollywood

Chennai: After singing the `Titli` number in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer `Chennai Express`, playback singer Chinmayi Sripada notched up another musical hit `Main Rang Sharabaton ka` in the recently released movie `Phata Poster Nikhla Hero.`
The music was composed by Pritam and the song picturised on the lead pair Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D`Cruz.
She was hosting the show `Chote Ustaad` in 2010 when Pritam called her to sing a few songs.
"He got in touch with me and I ended up recording a song for PPNH. The song was released within a week or so of my recording the song for him," Chinmayi said.
"I guess Shahid and Ileana didn`t know of me. Shahid had tweeted about this song via his twitter feed and that is how I got to know that the song had released," she said.
Pritam had briefed the singer on how he would like the track to be.
"Once he heard what I sent him, he asked me to redo a couple of lines which I sent him later from Chennai. It is quite normal these days to record a song in the absence of the composer," she said.
Chinmayi has recently rendered `Sitakokachiluka` with music composer Shekhar, a single whose proceeds will go to Ma Niketan, a non-profit organisation that takes care of abandoned girl children in Mumbai.
"He chose to work in Telugu first and I recommended that Rakendu Mouli, an upcoming, but very good lyricist write the words in the song. He did an outstanding job."
The singer also doesn`t think the process of sound
recording has become mechanical.
"I don`t feel the process of sound recording has become mechanical. However I shall also say that the veterans know both eras. Which someone in my generation doesn`t. I don`t know what the process of rehearsals and song recording is at all as I have not experienced that to have a comparative study.
"I will safely say that I prefer singing a song in a stretch if I am allowed to. A lot of times I do choose to and do sing the asthayi and antara in one take respectively. And I give a few takes until I feel it is perfect. I like the continuity of singing my lines together instead of going line by line."
But she is happy to follow instructions. "At the end of the day, I am singing the composer`s creation and I follow the instructions given to me. What I feel may be a right take may not work for the composer or his vision on how he thinks the song should sound."
Chinmayi recently wrapped up working on a song, composed by A R Rahman, in the Rajinikanth starrer `Kochadaiyaan`.
"I`ll know the response once the audio releases. I have also sung in `Irandaam Ulagam` (starring Arya and Anushka) and Varnaa, (director) Selvaraghavan`s magnum opus, the audio of which has released."
Also a dubbing artiste, Chinmayi has dubbed for Anushka in `Irandaam Ulagam` and Trisha in the upcoming Tamil movie `Endrendrum Punnagai`.
She also released a single for the `Joy of Giving week` which was made in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. The proceeds of the single went to 17000ft.Org, an organisation based out of Ladakh.


'Dhoom 3' my toughest role so far: Aamir Khan 

Mumbai: Aamir Khan, who has played a variety of roles in his 25-year-old career, says ‘Dhoom 3’ is his toughest role so far.
In the last couple of years, the 48-year-old star gave hits in the form of ‘Taare Zameen Par’, ‘Ghajini’ and ‘3 Idiots’ and his role in each of them was as different as chalk to cheese.

But he said: "I think `Dhoom 3` is my toughest role so far. I have never played anything like this before."
"Every film is challenging, but this was a tough role. I had a great time working in the film," Aamir told reporters Wednesday at the trailer launch of the film.
In terms of preparation, the actor had to workout a lot for ‘Dhoom 3’.
"I am playing a gymnast in the film. I also went for circus training for the film. There was a lot of hard work for the film. I followed a strict diet."
The actor plays a negative role in director Vijay Krishna Acharya`s sleek and stylish thriller -- but says not to compare it with the typical villain of the big screen.
"I liked the story and I was amazed after reading the script. I am not playing a typical Hindi cinema villain in `Dhoom 3`. I don`t want people to feel I am playing a villain," said Aamir.
Abhishek Bachchan, his co-star in the film, was also present at the event.
"`Dhoom 3` is much more edgier. I wouldn`t call Aamir villain of the film," said Abhishek who featured in the earlier two parts of "Dhoom" that started in 2004.
Also featuring Katrina Kaif and Uday Chopra, the film will come out Dec 20.


India’s Srishti Rana crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 

Busan: Miss India runner-up Srishti Rana has won the coveted title of Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Korea, Wednesday.

The 21 year-old is the fourth Indian, after Zeenat Aman, Dia Mirza and Himangini Singh Yadu, to win the crown.
Apart from winning the crown, Rana also bagged the Best National costume award.


‘Bigg Boss 7’: Salman Khan was biased towards Tanishaa, says Kushal Tandon 

Mumbai: TV actor Kushal Tandon feels `Bigg Boss 7` host Salman Khan was biased towards Tanishaa Mukerji and lashed out at him last week for wrong reasons.

Kushal, 29, who was dismissed from the reality show after he became aggressive with housemate Andy, says he did not do anything wrong and always stood for his good friends in the house.
"I was a huge fan of Salman. I did not expect that Salman bhai will do this to me. But I also understand his emotions. He is emotional like me and I could relate to him. It was his personal decision but he was biased towards Tanisha. I haven`t done anything wrong," Kushal said.
Salman had slammed Kushal for being rude to housemate Tanishaa and his attempt to escape the reality show house over a fight during a task last weekend.
Kushal says he took the fight with Andy because he disrespected women -- Gauhar Khan and Pratyusha Banerjee - in the house during the luxury budget task `Ignore the obvious`.
"When somebody says bad things about my friends, I am not going to listen to him. Andy said wrong things about Pratyusha`s character and Gauhar`s personal stuff. I stood for them. When Armaan (Kohli) curses women and later apologises to them then that act is fine in the house," he says.
Kushal, also known for his proximity towards Gauhar, says she has become his friend for life after the show. Gauhar also left the show with him.
"Gauhar is now more than a good friend to me. She left the house because she felt Bigg Boss was doing injustice to me. Apart from Gauhar, other contestants like Pratyusha and Kamya had also packed their bags with me. But they didn`t come out because of their contract. Gauhar still left with me," he says.
The `Ek hazaro me meri behna hai` actor says he might return to the show if audience wants him back.
"After coming out of the house, I spoke to many people and they said they are with me and support my decision. If my audience want me then I will be back on the show again and that day I will think that I will win the show. I don`t think my acts on the show will tarnish my image and I won`t get any work in the future," he says.



I wish Sachin could go on and on: Anil Kapoor

Kolkata: Basking in the success of his debut television production ‘24’, actor Anil Kapoor Wednesday said he wished master blaster Sachin Tendulkar could continue playing cricket for the rest of his life.
"I wish he could go on and on for life...but Test cricket is a physical sport and gradually youngsters take over. The demands are tough on the body," Anil told reporters while interacting with fans.
Tendulkar announced early this month that the two-Test series against the West Indies will bring the curtain down on his illustrious 24-year-long career.
The cricketing great will be playing his 199th Test at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata Nov 6-10 and the farewell match at the Wankhede in Mumbai Nov 14-18.

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