Hollywood & Bollywood Updates 28th October 2013

HOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Rihanna poses naked with snakes for magazine cover

Los Angeles: R&B singer Rihanna has gone topless for the cover of British GQ 25th Anniversary Issue.

The photo, which was shot by Mariano Vivanco, shows the singer covering her chest with her forearms and small snakes with various colors cover her hair, while a big snake is around Rihanna`s neck, reported Ace Showbiz.

The `Diamonds` hitmaker also shared the photo on her Instagram.
Another picture on the photo-sharing website shows her posing seductively, biting a finger with a snake is on her head.

The 25-year-old singer is currently on her Diamonds tour. The magazine is out on October 31.

Miley Cyrus' modesty surprised TV crew

Los Angeles: Singer Miley Cyrus impressed one and all with her down to earth nature when she appeared on the `Saturday Night Live` show.

Cyrus, who has been in the news for twerking on stage, posing naked in her video, was expected to be full of attitude, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Everyone expected Miley to show up with major attitude - but were stunned when she turned out to be a major sweetheart," said a source.

"She went out of her way to be kind to everyone - just plain old nice - posing for pictures backstage and signing autographs for the crew," the source added.
Cyrus appeared on "Saturday Night Live" earlier this month.

Spice Girls stay connected: Mel B

London: Singer Melanie Brown says that even though her band Spice Girls has disbanded, all the members are very well connected with each other.

Apart from Brown, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm were part for the band, which performed for the last time at the closing ceremony of 2012 Olympics here.
"We`re all really good friends and supportive of what each other does," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Brown as saying.
"Emma`s got a great radio show in the UK, Mel C just released another single, Victoria`s got an amazing fashion line and Geri`s in Australia doing `Australia`s Got Talent`, so we`re all over the place, but very connected still," she added.

Eva Mendes cheating on Ryan Gosling?

London: Actress Eva Mendes has reportedly been cheating on her boyfriend Ryan Gosling with filmmaker George Augusto.

The actress is allegedly not ready to fulfill Gosling`s dreams of marriage and having kids at this point of time, reported Showbiz spy.

"Eva has been arranging trysts with George Augusto, the Peruvian filmmaker she dated from 2002 to 2010 and who is also her business partner in the Vida homewares line.


"Ryan`s friends know he is ready to settle down, 100 per cent... Eva loves Ryan, but she`s very nontraditional when it comes to what she wants. She`s phobic about commitment. That`s the root of the problem," a source said.

From Taylor Swift To Childish Gambino: 5 Tracks You Need To Hear This Week

From an unlikely but inspired superstar collaboration to a tribute to a talent show winner, here's a look at five of the best new tracks to have been unveiled over the past seven days.

Taylor Swift – "Sweeter Than Fiction"
America's sweetheart confesses her unlikely admiration for Britain's Got Talent's winner Paul Potts on a peppy '80s-tinged slice of bubblegum pop co-written with fun.'s Jack Antanoff specifically for the opera sensation's equally unlikely big-screen biopic.



Lady Gaga feat. R. Kelly – "Do What U Want"
Just when the whole ARTPOP campaign appeared to be on the verge of disaster, Gaga pulls this instantly addictive synth-led R&B riposte to the press out of the bag to prove that when she's on form, there are few better superstars out there.



Chromeo – "Sexy Socialite"
An utterly ridiculous but highly enjoyable Prince-esque jam, the second single from their fourth album White Women only re-affirms Chromeo's status as electro-funk's most endearing goofballs.



Dido – "NYC"
The hits may have dried up but as with last year's return-to-form, Girl Who Got Away, Dido once again shows she's far from a spent force with a shimmering electro number worthy of sitting alongside the likes of "Here With Me" and "White Flag" on her forthcoming Greatest Hits.



Childish Gambino - "3005"
Suggesting anything Drake can do, Childish Gambino can do just as well, the Community star does his best Drizzy impression on an engaging blend of futuristic synths, sparse funk beats and introspective but still typically witty lyrics.

Lady Gaga bares all for new single artwork

London: Lady Gaga has stripped naked for the artwork of her upcoming single `Venus`.

The three artwork covers that the 27-year-old singer posted on Twitter, shows her topless with a scorpion balanced on her head in one pic, in another she is seen standing naked with a kebab where her mouth would be, while the third shows a pic of a bat, Metro.co.uk reported.
The covers for her latest ARTPOP single are the results of collaboration with designer Steven Klein, who had earlier worked with Gaga on the visuals for Alejandro.
The `Poker Face` hitmaker is expected to perform Venus for the first time on `The X Factor`.

Jennifer Lawrence got sick, halted shoot

Los Angeles: Actress Jennifer Lawrence reportedly had to halt the shooting of her movie when she fell nauseous.

The 23-year-old was shooting for upcoming movie `The Hunger Games: Mockingjay` with co-star Liam Hemsworth when it happened. She was shooting for a special effects pool, where she was being hit by simulated strong waves, and the motion made her feel sick, reports contactmusic.com.

"Suddenly shouting that she was going to be sick, Jen ordered the special effects guys to stop rocking the boat," National Enquirer magazine quoted a source as saying.
The actress returned to her dressing room to recover and returned to shoot the scene shortly.

I'm pretty cool with my body: Daniel Radcliffe

London: `Harry Potter` star Daniel Radcliffe says he is getting comfortable with his body as he is growing older.

Radcliffe, 24, said he has become an obsessive gym-goer after doing `Horns`, reported Digital Spy.

"`I`m quite cool with my body, more so as I get older actually. When I did Kill Your Darlings, I was just skin and bone. I`m a lot stronger right now.
"I did this movie Horns last year and the director asked me to get to the gym. I did and now I`m an obsessive gym-goer," he said.
The actor will next be seen in new film `Kill Your Darlings`, where he has got some raunchy scenes.
"It`s definitely a lot easier on film than it is on stage. I`m not too fussed about the nudity stuff. If you take the job, you sign up for what you read in the script. You can`t then get to the set and suddenly have a freak out and say, `I can`t do this`."

Jack Sparrow Hawks Nail Polish: Weirdest Movie Make-Up Tie-Ins

A nail polish collection inspired by Burlesque, we understand. The glitz, the glam, our fleeting interest in the Christina Aguilera vehicle – all perfect for a Limited Edition run of shades. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, on the other hand? That's a stretch. Cosmetics companies and studios are teaming up more and more often to market tie-in collections. Some make sense, but even more are weirdly incompatible.

The Amazing Spider-Man Nail Polish 
In 2012, repeat movie tie-in offender O.P.I. released a collection of colors inspired by the Spidey reboot. A little incongruous, sure, but names like "My Boyfriend Scales Walls" and "Just Spotted the Lizard" make up for it.

Covergirl and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire In The Hunger Games, the dramatic make-up and clothing worn in the Capitol represent the detioration of society by materialism and the intense economic disparity in Panem. So, clearly, a make-up line celebrating that glamour (which, again, represents the status quo that Katniss and the District rebels are uniting to take down) totally works. (It doesn't work.) 

The Muppets Nail Polish When you want your laquered digits to conjure up images of felt-covered frogs, bears, and whatever Gonzo is, O.P.I. has the collection for you. On the other hand, The Muppets are just the best, so why not? 

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and NYX
A line inspired by a YA-lit film adaptation isn't too crazy, but unfortunately, NYX bet on the wrong horse. The movie bombed at the box office, wiping away hopes for a Twilight-style juggernaut franchise. Cute gloss though. 

Pirates of the Carribbean: On Stranger Tides Nail Polish At this point, we wouldn't be surprised if Johnny Depp himself swept into the O.P.I. offices and mixed these colors himself. We'd say that pirates and make-up don't mix, but Captain Jack's expertly smudged eyeliner would beg to differ.

BOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Kareena Kapoor receives whopping amount for her dance gig?

New Delhi: One of the leading Bollywood heroines- Kareena Kapoor Khan, who has danced at successful dance numbers like- ‘Fevicol se’ and ‘Halkat Jawaani’ - has been paid an enormous amount for a TV dance performance.
According to a tabloid, the 33 year-old actress has recently raked in Rs 1.5 crore for dancing on a reality TV show `Arab`s Got Talent` in Lebanon. It is said that Kapoor was holidaying in Beirut, Lebanon, when she was made the offer for a dance performance.
“Bebo performed the opening act on the show and also attended the launch of a new channel the next day. She had also been promoting her upcoming film `Gori Tere Pyaar Mein` but managed to take some time off,” a source said.
Amidst the promotion of her upcoming film opposite Imran Khan, Kapoor was able to demand this enormous amount given her popularity in the Middle East.
“Kareena is immensely popular in the Arab countries. The organisers also went home happy as they received a great response from the audiences,” a source from the show revealed.
Well, this is what we call a win-win situation for both the parties.



Producer Shilpa Shetty excited for her gangster film

Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty is quite excited about her upcoming film `Dishkiyaaoon`, which is set in the backdrop of Mumbai underworld.

Shilpa has donned producer`s hat for the film, which stars Sunny Deol, Harman Baweja and debutante Ayesha Khanna.
"It is full-on masala entertainer. It is an interesting film on underworld, imagine Shilpa Shetty making a film on Mumbai underworld, it sounds bizarre. But I loved the script. It is the story of a guy who wants to make it as a gangster... the struggle of this one guy. It is an emotional story. It has beautiful songs," Shilpa said in an interview.
Many underworld films these days are inspired by real-life gangsters from Dawood Ibrahim to Manya Surve. But Shilpa is not willing to share who the protagonist of her film is based on.
"I can`t comment on that" was all she said.
The film is set to release on January 10 next year. Reportedly, Sunny Leone-starrer `Ragini MMS 2` is likely to release on the same day.
"We are not shifting the release date. I would be worried if an action film would have got released (simultaneously), ours is an action entertainer and `Ragini MMS 2` is a horror film and there is space for every film," she said.
There is a buzz about sequel to her hit film `Dhadkan`.
"Obviously I can`t do it. Ratan Jain (producer) is looking forward to do the film and I wish him all the best," she said.
Acting is not her priority now as she wants to be with
her son Viaan. "I would not work (act) for another one and half years as it is the most crucial time with my child. I don`t miss acting.... There is no time to miss it as there is so much happening in my life these days. I do few things on-screen for creative satisfaction," Shilpa said.
"I can`t be unfair to a film and I don`t want to be unfair to my filmmakers. I can`t live without my child.
"Every day he is saying something new, he is doing something crazy. Now he has got this obsession of beach. Every day is a new thing, new day and I don`t want to miss any single moment with him," she said.


Mandira Bedi needs a break!

Mumbai: Working in TV show, running her own line of saris, and looking after her two-year-old son - all this is taking a toll on Mandira Bedi and she confesses she is craving for a break before starting anything new.

"There is `24`, there is saris and there is my son. That`s all I can do right now. There are talks about new seasons of both the shows - `Indian Idol Junior` and `24`," the 41-year-old said here at the launch of her sari store.

"Right now, I just want to breathe because since March I have not rested, I have not slept, I have not had even a minute of me time. I need a little bit of a break before I take on anything else," she added.
Mandira is playing an Anti-Terrorist Unit officer in the TV show `24` produced by Anil Kapoor, who also plays the lead in the show.

Saif Ali Khan, Sajid Khan to team up second time for a comedy film

Mumbai: Actor Saif Ali Khan will be doing a multi-starrer comedy film with director Sajid Khan.

Saif Ali Khan and Sajid Khan are presently working on `Humshakals`, in which Saif is playing a triple role. The duo recently completed the first schedule of their first film together.

And now, they have decided to work on another film, the duo will work together again in a comedy film.
"After the release of `Humshakals` on June 20 next year, we will start work on my next film. It will be a multi-starrer comedy with Saif in the lead. It will be produced by UTV," Sajid said.
The film will be produced by Disney-UTV and it is likely to go on the floors at the end of next year. Apparently as of now only Saif and Sajid have been confirmed for the film.



Subhash Ghai set to direct Salman Khan, again

Mumbai: After the box office dud `Yuvvraaj`, Subhash Ghai is gearing up to team up with Salman Khan after five years and says he will direct the Bollywood superstar again in his next venture.
"We have committed for a film, but right now he is busy with some other projects. We will sit down together and talk about it soon. I will be directing Salman Khan in my next film," Ghai said.

The filmmaker, who has given the rights of his 1983 blockbuster `Hero` to Salman, says the 47-year-old is family for him.
The director of hits like `Karz`, `Saudagar` and `Khalnayak`, said: "Salman is a family to me. He said he would like to remake my film and I said go ahead. He said how much should I pay you and I told him, you just make the film. It`s very simple."
`Hero` is still remembered for it songs `Lambi judai` and `Nindya se jaagi bahaar`.
Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadri played the lead roles in the original, while Aditya Pancholi`s son Sooraj and Suniel Shetty`s daughter Athiya are expected to feature in the remake.

Ranbir excited to work with Govinda in 'Jagga Jasoos' 

Mumbai: `Jagga Jasoos` will bring together 1990s hit star Govinda, known for his dance and comic timing, and current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor together on the screen as father-son and Ranbir is quite excited to see `Hero No. 1` as his on-screen dad.
Ranbir said: "I am very excited about the film because we all somewhere have been influenced by Govinda as an actor and dancer. For me, he playing my step-father is really an exciting opportunity for me."
"I hope with `Jagga Jasoos`, we can give him the right platform to his talent," added the 31-year-old.
`Jagga Jasoos` marks Ranbir`s foray into production, but the Kapoor scion doesn`t feel any pressure.
"I don`t have any pressure as a producer. I am working with Anurag Basu again and we have certain ideology about films. We are here to make a good and entertaining film," said the actor whose last film `Besharam` fell flat at the box office.
This will be Ranbir`s second film with Basu post the success of `Barfi!`, and he will team up with Katrina Kaif again in the film after `Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani`.


Superstars do not guarantee success: Rajkumar Yadav

Mumbai: Rajkumar Yadav, whose film `Shahid` on human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi recently hit screens, feels that having a superstar on board for promoting or presenting a movie does not necessarily guarantee success.

Much before the film released superstar Aamir Khan had seen the trailer of the film and decided to support the movie.
The actor-filmmaker had also posted the film trailer on his official Facebook page.
"Every film has its own destiny. We were happy when he (Aamir) supported our film. But I feel having a superstar doesn?t guarantee success. We have seen in the past films of superstar have not done well commercially.. So there is no guarantee. We are proud of the film," he told reporters.
The 29-year-old played the central character of Shahid in Hansal Mehta`s film which released on October 18 and was made at a budget of Rs 86 lakh and has approximately earned Rs 3.40 crore.
"We were confident while making the film. We are happy with the response that we are getting for `Shahid` and my hard work is appreciated. Even Shahid Azmi`s family have liked the film?it feels nice. Commercial success is definitely important for any actor but I would want both respect and commercial success of films," he added.
The actor agrees that the recently concluded Mumbai
Academy of Moving Images (MAMI) did hamper the business of `Shahid` as movie buffs were busy watching films at the festival here.
But he also seems optimistic as the film is still running in cinema houses and audiences can go and watch it.
Raj Kumar will be seen next opposite Kangana Ranaut in `Queen`, a comedy-drama directed by Vikas Bahl and `City Lights` by Ajay Bahl of `B A Pass` fame.
"In `Queen` Kangana and I play a couple who later have some problem in their relationship. It is a sweet, cute love story. I had great time working with her, she is nserior to me work wise but she never made me feel it. He made me feel comfortable and respects my work. She is talented and grounded and I think `Queen` is going to be her best film and performance," Raj Kumar said.
"`City Lights` is about a couple from a small town of Himachal Pradesh coming to Mumbai. I am looking forward to both the films," he added.


If I attempt a 'DDLJ', I'll fail: Tigmanshu Dhulia

New Delhi: Be it the ravines of Chambal Valley in `Paan Singh Tomar` or the murky lanes of Ghaziabad in `Shagird`, Tigmanshu Dhulia`s films have been rooted deeply in the interiors of India and he admits he doesn`t have a knack of making films like `Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge` that require glamorous locations and pretty faces.

Having grown up in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, the filmmaker tries to incorporate his small-town experience in his cinematic presentation.
"I come from this kind of background and I know it well. To say that I will make a film like `Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge`(DDLJ), I will fail at it," Dhulia said in an exclusive interview.
High on grit and determination, the director wasn`t deterred from his chosen path even when his earlier films like `Haasil`, `Charas` and `Shagird` didn`t do much at the box office.
Finally, recognition came his way.
First it was with the success of his crime saga `Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster` franchise and later he cemented it with Irrfan starrer `Paan Singh Tomar`, about the former national steeplechase champion-turned-bandit. It fetched him a National Award.
" `Paan Singh Tomar` was a game changer for me. Things are way easier for me now," admits Dhulia.
With the recognition came also opportunities of working in films with bigger budgets and a starry cast.
His forthcoming `Bullett Raja` is in that league - focussing on mafia based in Uttar Pradesh, the film starring Saif Ali Khan in the title role.
"When you know the budget of a film will be more than Rs.50 crore, then you require a star. This is economics...you need a star for these kinds of films," said Dhulia who is eagerly waiting for the release of `Bullett Raja` that has another star, Sonakshi Sinha, in the cast.
"When we were writing `Bullett Raja`, we knew what kind of scale we are looking at and what kind of budget the film will require," he added.
Many feel that the stars come with their specified image, but Dhulia argues that the trend is changing.
"Cinema is changing and stars are willing and ready to experiment with different images. They don`t just want to continue doing what they are doing. They are also ready to change and experiment with different characters," he said.
The filmmaker is aware that there is no secret to success in the industry.
Dhulia feels that franchises work well with the audience.
"I feel that franchises work. There is so much competition in the market that everyone is using it now. Hollywood is also functioning because of franchises. As long as your work is original, there is nothing wrong with it," he said.
Filmmaking is a tricky skill, he says.
"You have to strike a balance between your creative satisfaction and the producer`s satisfaction as well. `Bullett Raja` justifies both. The film is all about attitude...but the scenes and dialogues also have some weight as well," he said.

Hollywood Updates 19th October

HOLLYWOOD UPDATES

I'm single, Kendall Jenner blasts Young Jinsu dating report

Los Angeles: Model Kendall Jenner has dismissed reports suggesting that she is dating rapper Young Jinsu.

Following a report that she is dating Jinsu, Kendall, 17, took to Twitter to tell her followers that it was false.

"Enough with the rumors. I`m single, people," she tweeted.

Kendall`s mother Kris Jenner also cleared the reports, saying, "It`s not her boyfriend. She doesn`t have a boyfriend."

A magazine previously reported that the reality star was romantically linked to the 21-year-old rapper.

"They`re dating - it`s been at least a few months. They`ve been getting closer recently, and they`ve been hanging out all the time," a source said.
The source also claimed that Kendall and Young were planning to go public with their relationship after her birthday on November 3.
"They have that spark right now - they`re just really feeling each other. They`re not putting it out there yet," the source explained.
The rapper, who was previously linked to Justin Bieber`s ex-girlfriend Jasmine V, recently shared a photo of him and a girl who appears to be Kendall on Instagram. The photo shows the girl making heart sign with her hands.

Nicole Scherzinger, Lewis Hamilton meet secretly

Los Angeles: Singer Nicole Scherzinger and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton reportedly had a secret meeting at a hotel to discuss their relationship earlier this week.

The duo, who dated each other for over seven years, are going through a rough patch in their relationship. But now they are trying to sort out the differences.
"They were determined to keep the meeting under wraps, which is why they chose a hotel that isn`t used much by celebrities," thesun.co.uk quoted a source as saying.
Their secret plan failed when Hamilton`s car broke down on their way back and mechanics were called. That is how everyone got to know about their meeting.
"Nicole will be livid that Lewis` car broke down because that`s what meant their cover was blown. He had to get out to let the mechanics sort out the issue," said the source.
"There`s something that keeps pulling them back together. Lewis even took his dog Roscoe so Nicole could see it," the source added.

James Blunt's new album is honest

London: Singer James Blunt says his new album `Moon Landing` is honest and features heartfelt songs written specifically for his own fans.

The `I`ll Be Your Man` hitmaker is releasing his fourth studio album `Moon Landing`.
Blunt believes the LP is a step away from his third album, `Some Kind of Trouble`, which he produced because it was his job to do so.
"My first album was done out of love, joy and a pleasure, and was a thrill to do. On the second one you`re riding out this wave and by the third you`re treating it like a job, perhaps. So when it came to this record I just wanted it to be honest and not written for any audience but my own," Blunt said.
The 39-year-old musician lives on the famous party island of Ibiza where he is a regular club goer and although he is constantly questioned about when he is going to make a dance album he insists he is going to stick to his trademark acoustic tracks which are inspired by romance.
"People ask me when I am going to make my Ibiza album but I don`t write those sort of songs. I write sensitive and romantic songs as we all have days of isolation, misery, sadness and insecurities," he added.

Miley Cyrus buys car for pets

Los Angeles: Singer Miley Cyrus has found a new way to pamper her pets! She has reportedly bought a car for her dogs.

Cyrus owns five pooches - Happy, Bean, Floyd, Mary Jane and Penny Lane. She has bought a Range Rover Sport car for them to travel around, reports dailystar.co.uk.
"Last week she bought a white Maserati Quattroporte and a red Porsche Cayenne for herself," said a source.
"But she also splashed out 100,000 pounds on a Range Rover Sport. The dogs are banned from her cars, but they basically own the Range Rover," the source added.
The friendly canines are allowed to do whatever they want in their own car.

"They`re free to jump around, leave their hair over it, scratch it and have their blankets in there. Miley even joked that if she dies, the Range Rover will go to them," said the source.

I don't miss drugs: Kerry Katona

Los Angeles: Singer Kerry Katona says she does not miss taking drugs at all - so much so that she can`t deal with even a hangover anymore.

"I do not miss the drugs at all. I`ve done it, 100 lifetimes worth, I can`t even handle a hangover anymore," dailystar.co.uk quoted Katona as saying.
Engaged to George Kay, the 33-year-old, who has four children and is expecting her fifth child, does not wish to change anything about the way she leads her life.
"I`m not going to sit here with regret, I definitely would not change anything," said Katona.
"If I was to change something, I wouldn`t be the person I am today. I wouldn`t have the four amazing children I have. I wouldn`t have met George," she added.

When Rihanna left Huntington-Whiteley upset

Los Angeles: Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley once waited nervously to meet Rihanna, but the pop star left her disappointed as she failed to turn up.

Huntington-Whiteley eagerly waited for three hours and then gave up, reports contactmusic.com.
"I was standing there going, `Oh my God, I`m going to meet Rihanna`. I stood there and 20 minutes went by, and as more time went by the more nervous I got," Huntington-Whiteley said on a radio show.
"Then, after about three hours of waiting, I was like, `I`ve had enough`," she added.

Review: 'Carrie' Remake Is Nothing New, and Nothing New Audiences Will Revere

We can divide the incoming audience of Kimberly Peirce's Carrie remake into three categories. First, dutiful fans of the original — just about any modern day cinephile, or regular human being who was at least a teenager in the mid-1970s. A collective who might be expecting, based on a passage of four decades and an insightful director like Peirce, something altogether different than Brian De Palma's horror classic. As much as we might have loved the old version, we're not heading to theaters to see it reproduced with Chloë Grace Moretz standing in for Sissy Spacek.
Second, we have the group who never got around to De Palma's Carrie, or at least who do not remember it with any particular fondness, but who hold Stephen King's novel in high regard. A group who might expect the epistolary form of the narrative to translate to screen in some inventive way, telling Carrie White's story the way that King did back in his early days.
Finally, the youngest of the lot: those who never saw, never read, maybe even never heard of Carrie, but who are flocking to theaters out of love for the young Moretz and in hopes of a good scare. These are likely to be the participants most satisfied — although it is the goal to approach every new feature film as a work independent from all predecessors and source material, anyone who has seen the '76 Carrie will have a hard time eviscerating the connotations from his or her head while watching the new venture.
Just shy of a shot-for-shot remake, Peirce's Carrie doesn't come through on many of the progressive tones or innovations than might arise from connotations with the film's director. When the film does deviate, those in the know will wonder why — why the transformation of the Billy Nolan character (played here by Alex Russell, previously by Jon Travolta) from lowly dufus into a criminal mastermind? Why the changes in Carrie's understanding of her classmates' ultimate misdeed (we won't say more, just in case you're in Category 3), or in her scenes at home to follow? To those who can't seem to get De Palma off the mind, it'll be difficult to justify these very few changes... especially in light of the overwhelming presence of his shadow cast by the new movie's decision to operate in such conjunction with everything we saw in the '76 version (even including the comic relief "gettin' ready for prom" scene).
But even those without a Carrie on their shoulders will feel that this film lacks the gravity it intends. The glossy feel of this Hollywood high school robs Carrie White of her desperation, her classmates of their cruelty, and the climax of its authentic severity. The only place where Carrie does knock its powerful material out of the park is with Julianne Moore, whose Margaret White is so impressively chilling, so embedded in darkness and fear that she's genuinely difficult to watch. But in the otherwise "campy" world of this Carrie, Margaret and the third act darkness just feels dreadfully unpleasant, and to no identifiable end.
What is Carrie saying and doing with all this horror? Unhooking itself from the clasps of dramatic weight, genre fun, and cinematic tribute, the film floats freely without much of an identity. Although the material is enough to get you through the movie, and the performances decent enough to at least see where a new life might have been breathed into a more inventive script, you won't leave Carrie without much in the way of answers. Just one big question: "Why did they bother?"

Lydia from 'Breaking Bad' Is Coming to ABC in 'The Black Box'

Breaking Bad has a number of great villains swirling around the Albuquerque desert, but few were as entertaining as the tea-sipping Lydia. She is pure evil in a grey pantsuit, and would easily have her enemies dispatched while taking in a soothing slurp of herbal tea (sweetened with Stevia of course). Now, the actress behind the character, Laura Fraser, has joined ABC’s upcoming series The Black Box, TV Line reports.

We're excited to see an actor as talented as Fraser continue to find work in this post-Breaking Bad world we now inhabit, but we're also hoping, in the irrational parts of our brains, that she might make some kind of appearance in the upcoming Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul. Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan said he would like to have Breaking Bad stars make cameos in the new show so lets keep hope alive. Let's also push down nagging questions like "Does that make sense chronologically?" deep into our guts where they can't interfere with our reckless TV wishes.
The Black Box is a limited series that focuses on Elizabeth Black (Kelly Reilly), a gifted Neuroscientist who struggles with mental illness. We’re hoping that Fraser brings her own version of 100 percent naturally sweetened evil to ABC's upcoming drama.

Heartbreak In Hollywood: Celeb Breakups 2013

In the wake of Kris and Bruce Jenner’s split, it’s become glaringly obvious that 2013 hasn’t been a happy year for too many couples.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth called it quits after their year-long engagement. They confirmed in September what we had been hearing rumors of for almost as long as we’ve been hearing about their engagement.
As heartbreaking as it is to hear, no one can deny the rumors anymore. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are taking some time apart. No legal action has been taken yet, and fingers crossed none will be taken in the future. Maybe if they hold out to 2014 they can come out on top and together again.
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, two beloved Game of Thrones stars, called it quits earlier this year. Fortunately for Harington, Leslie wasn’t as heart broken as her character was over Jon Snow. No arrows in the back needed here folks!
Surprising almost nobody, George Clooney and Stacy Keibler split this summer. Another one bites the dust! Oh wait, too soon?
The Vampire Diaries  stars Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev broke many beating hearts in May after their rumored split. Their love is still hanging on in The CW’s show, but who can deny Somerhalder’s not so cryptic tweet on May 9: ‘A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: People change and forget to tell each other. –Lillian Hellman, playwright (1904-1984).’
Hopefully the remainder of 2013 will stay quiet with the news of heartbreak in Hollywood and maybe 2014 will bring together happier and long lasting relationships for all.

'Short Term 12' Breakout Star Brie Larson in Talks for 'The Gambler'

According to Deadline, Brie Larson is in negotiations to star in the upcoming remake of The Gambler with Mark Wahlberg. The original 1974 flick was based on a novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and tells the story of a literary professor that suffers from a crippling gambling addiction. The original film garnered James Caan a Golden Globe nod for his performance. Brie Larson has been a surefire bet for Hollywood as of late, starring in a number of projects that display her versatility as an actress. She received raves for her role as a social worker in Short Term 12, and has appeared in comedies like 21 Jump street and Don Jon. She even visited Greendale Community College for a season 4 episode of Community.
Along with Larson, Jessica Lange is also being considered for a role in the film. Lange is already doling out a weekly dose of scares on her FX drama series American Horror Story. The legendary actress will help add even more acting prowess to a film that seems to be culling performers from all over the cinematic landscape.

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Sridevi turns down negative role in ‘Fitoor’?

New Delhi: Following a big comeback after nearly 15 years of hiatus from Bollywood, Sridevi now seems to be quite sceptical when it comes to choosing a film.

The 50-year-old diva, who was last seen in ‘English Vinglish’, which won her many accolades, seems that she is very careful about making choice for her next movie role.
According to a tabloid, Sridevi has said ‘no’ to a villainous role offered by Abhishek Kapoor in his upcoming movie ‘Fitoor’- which is said to be based on Charles Dickens’ ‘Great Expectations’.
Sridevi, who wooed the audience by her effortless illustration of a greedy and selfish character in the movie ‘Judaai’, rejected the offer as playing a negative role wasn’t a right choice for her.
“Everyone is waiting to see what her next film is after `English Vinglish`. The film has Katrina Kaif as the leading lady. Sushant Singh Rajput, who was earlier a part of the film, recently walked out of the project.
Abhishek wanted Sridevi for a role, which was played by Robert De Niro in the 1998 big screen version of the novel. Abhishek tweaked the script and made it female-oriented," a source said.
On the other hand, an insider from the production house said, “Sridevi couldn’t be part of the film, as she thought she wasn’t the right choice for the role.”
It seems Sridevi is being selective about choosing her next movie keeping in mind the necessity to make her upcoming movie a better watch than ‘English Vinglish’.

Ready to playback for any actress: Priyanka Chopra

Mumbai: Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is now also popular for her singing skills, says she would love to playback for other heroines. She feels it would be a fun experience.

"I want to playback for some other heroine. I think it will be very interesting. If I like the song, I am okay with (doing) it, but I should like the song. I am ready to playback for any actress," Priyanka said here.

"I think it will be fun and very exciting," she added.
The actress, who will next be seen in `Krrish 3`, has been experimenting with different genres of films because she likes to take risks.
"I want to do different things. I am a risk-taker I want to be a game changer in my personal career. I don`t want to follow anybody`s footsteps. I did music... I want to change the game. Maybe I will fail, but at least I want to try," she said.
So far, Priyanka has launched two international singles - `In my city` and `Exotic`.


Bigg Boss 7: Love stories and popularity contests.

New Delhi: In the latest episode of the popular reality show Big Boss 7, the heaven and hell concept has finally been done away with. New controversies are now emerging in the show.
At the end of the previous episode there were people seen lurking around the Bigg Boss house. With a commotion starting off at the Jahannum section with stuntmen breaking down doors and windows. The Hell – Vaasis were led to the jannat area and the former was cordoned off.
Within the commotion yoga expert Vivek Mishra joined the show.
The latest episode saw the house inmates learning yoga from Vivek, albeit not to too seriously. But the fun part of the episode began when almost everyone started discussing the obvious chemistry between actors Armaan and Tanishaa.
Shilpa Saklani and her husband Apoorva Agnihotri sit with new entrant Vivek, discussing how Tanishaa is staining her family reputation. Gauhar and Kushal also have the same concern at the earlier. The drama doesn’t end here. TV starlet Pratyusha also tells Armaan clearly that she has driften apart from him due to his closeness with Tanishaa, and Tanishaa has only created a gap between the two friends.
Armaan doesn’t look to upset about this but nevertheless discusses the problem with Tanishaa, who dismisses it.
On the other hand, Bigg Boss gives the housemates a task of electing themselves from most popular to least popular.
Armaan argues that he has done 17 films of which 3 are silver jubilee. Gauhar however questions what the criteria for popularity should be and claims that she has been a fashion A lister for a long time and even has a dedicated show for herself.
Many arguments and statements later, Pratyusha is elected the winner while Kushal is the second runner up.
Between the competition and the love angles, the show is getting more and more masaledar as the days go by. What say?

Veena Malik dons revealing outfits for sensuous photo shoot 

New Delhi: Veena Malik was recently spotted doing a sexy photo-shoot in different revealing outfits , in Mumbai.
The 29-year-old Pakistani actress spoke about the shoot and said, "It was a personality shoot which has 8 to 10 different types of looks."
"One is a rock star look, one is formal look, some are casuals, in some I have wore gowns, corsets", she added.

Padmini, Zarina to be felicitated in Lucknow

Lucknow: Bollywood`s veteran actors Padmini Kolhapure, Zarina Wahab and Rati Agnihotri will be honoured here Saturday for their "active roles" in the film world.

The actresses will be recognised for highlighting the strengths of women, an organiser of the event told reporters.
Other than the trio, among other actors who would be felicitated are Nimmi, Anita Raj and Rameshwari.
They will be presented with an award at an event, organised by Friends India, a social organisation. The organisers said these actors had not only taken on the male-dominated film world in the 1980s, but they had also created a special place for themselves.

Adnan Sami faces tax evasion issues?

New Delhi: After being grilled for his illegal stay in India, Pakistani singer Adnan Sami is once again in the limelight for allegedly evading tax on 15 shows in India since July.
According to a tabloid, the singer, who has recently been granted 3 months visa extension by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has new issues to sort out now.
On Oct 15, when a team of officials visited Sami’s residence to collect certain documents under the orders of Service Tax Commissioner, R Sekar, found that the singer did not pay taxes for 15 performances he did in India since July 2012. Following this, the officials also issued summons, asking him to be present before the department on Monday.
“We have registered a case against Sami, and have also issued summons to him,” the Deputy Commissioner (Service Tax) Sameer Wankhede said.
On the other hand, Sami on being questioned by the officials on the issue of unpaid tax said that the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) had frozen his accounts, which is why he was unable to pay the money.
The officials are currently investigating the matter and will soon decide the amount the singer has to fork out.
Talking to the tabloid, the singer said, “There is no accusation or allegation of tax evasion. I have only received summons to appear and provide certain documents. I am doing so as I have always been a taxpayer and law abiding citizen. I would be happy to provide any documents necessary to assist the department.” 

Rishi Kapoor to play father to Abhishek Bachchan

Mumbai: Rishi Kapoor has donned many feathers on his cap and now the veteran is all set to play a father to Abhishek Bachchan in a film.

His association with the Bachchans is quite old. Rishi in his younger days worked with Abhi`s father Amitabh Bachchan in many films- ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’, ‘Kabhie Kabhie’ being just few of the names on the list.
According to reports from a leading daily Umesh Shukla’s next movie stars the Rishi and Abhishek in father-son’s avatar in ‘Mere Apne’.
The daily quoted Umesh as saying, “"Rishiji is playing Abhishek`s father and the film is about family values, but it`s not preachy. It has humour, fun and entertainment, which I think should be its USP."
‘Mere Apne’, which is slated to release sometime late next year also reportedly stars Asin Thottumkal opposite Junior Bachchan. The director had initially approached Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diana Penty but both of them refused owing to reasons unknown.
Umesh comes with this movie after ‘OMG: Oh My God!’, which did well at the Box Office and was very well received by the audience for its fresh content. His next project is slated to be ‘102 Not Out’, starring Amitabh Bachchan, and is based on a Gujarati play.

Sunny Deol turns 57

New Delhi: Sunny Deol turned 57 on Saturday 19th October. The older son of Dharmendra, Sunny is known for his action flicks and powerful Dialogue delivery.

Born in Sahnewal village of Punjab near Ludhiana to Dharmendra and his then wife Prakash Kaur, Sunny was initially named Ajay.
He has three siblings, Bobby, Vijayta and Ajeeta. Esha and Ahana are also his half sisters. He is married to Pooja Deol, and they have two sons Karan Deol and Rajvir Deol.
Deol made his debut opposite Amrita Singh in ‘Betaab’, which did pretty well at the Box Office. The movie also won him his first Filmfare award in the Best Actor category. After ‘Betaab’ the star struggled for a few years till the release of Arjun. Playing the titular role, sunny established himself as an action hero.
With a few hits and misses for the next few years, his blockbuster came with ‘Ghayal’. The movie was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and was a home production for Vijayta Films. It won 7 Filmfare Awards including Best Actor for Sunny.
His other hits in the 90s are ‘Narsimha’, ‘Vishwatma’, ’Damini – Lightning’, ’Darr’, ‘Jeet’, ‘Ghatak: Lethal’, ‘Ziddi’ and ‘Border’. ‘Darr’ was a Yash Raj production and was super duper hit and also helped in establishing Shah Rukh Khan’s career.
Anil Sharma’s ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ went to become the highest grossing Bollywood film ever that time and became a phenomenon. Sunny became a staple in the minds of Punjabi movie goers and is considered as one of the biggest stars in North India, surpassing the Khans and the Kapoors.
His next movie with Anil Sharma – ‘Singh Sahab The Great’ is set to release this year, and is already getting great response from his fans.
Here is wishing him a very happy birthday and a great career ahead!

Laugh out loud with Manish Paul, again

Mumbai: Everyone loved his antics on `Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa` and now Manish Paul returns with loads of fun on `Comedy Circus Ke Mahabali` to promote his first film `Mickey Virus`.

Manish will be seen as a special judge on the show but he will join the madness with Krushna Abhishek and Bharti Singh`s act.
The episode will be aired Sunday.
A comedy thriller, `Mickey Virus` has been directed by Saurabh Verma and also stars Elli Avram, Manish Choudhary, Puja Gupta and Varun Badola.

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Alexandra Burke shoots nude photo for PETA

London: British singer Alexandra Burke has lent her support to PETA`s fight against animal cruelty. She has shot a nude picture which reads- `I`d rather go naked than wear fur`.
"So proud to reveal my PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) advert. It was a nerve wracking but brilliant experience for something I really believe in," Burke posted on Twitter.
The singer was nervous before the shoot, reports contactmusic.com
"I was nervous about posing nude as I`ve never done it before. It was uncomfortable initially, but the photographer made me feel relaxed and at ease...Ultimately, I love my body, so it was great to do something for such a worthwhile cause," she added.
Other celebrities who have starred in this campaign include model Christy Turlington, TV personality Bethenny Frankel, actress Olivia Munn among others.

Blake Lively's Lifestyle Company: Will It Be Another Goop?

As if being a successful actress, fashion muse, and wife to Ryan Reynolds weren't enough, Blake Lively is adding one more title to her resume. The blonde beauty is launching a lifestyle company that will likely cover fashion, food, travel, and home decor. "It's something that will be launching in a few months and that I'm really, really thrilled about," Lively gushed. "The main element of it is that it's about storytelling and it's about living a very one-of-a-kind, curated life, and how to achieve that. There's nothing like it out there — it's without a genre."
That might be a stretch, as entrepreneurial stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Martha Stewart have also created lifestyle brands with their own unique visions. Perhaps Lively is joining the ranks of her fellow like-minded blondes but specifically targeting her own generation. Regardless, it sounds suspiciously similar to already-established lifestyle companies, especially Goop. Paltrow's site features recipes, styling tips, travel notes and wellness advice. Lively often mentions her cooking skills to the press, we all know she has impeccable style, and she recently shared her experience with decorating her home in Bedford, NY, with Lucky magazine. Wonder what her lifestyle site is going to be about.
Lively went on to say, "I have so many passions outside of acting and things that I grew up being good at and that I don't utilize when acting. Acting was something that my family did so I just kind of got into it by default, but there was so much that I cultivated, thinking that I wouldn't be an actor." Girl, we get it. You're good at stuff. You've won in life, but do we really need to be force-fed your way of living? If it's anything like Goop, it'll be filled with crocodile shoes we can't afford and duck ragout recipes we can't allow ourselves to eat if we want to look like the very inspiration behind the lifestyle. Not to mention, one company's unrealistic advice is more than enough.

Still, it remains to be seen how Lively's new venture will turn out. Maybe she'll make good on her promise that it'll be like nothing out there. Maybe it'll offer advice real humans can follow. Only time will tell, but either way, somewhere Gwyneth Paltrow is shaking her head and thinking, "How cute."
Jennifer Lawrence Burns Bright in New 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Poster

The new The Hunger Games: Catching Fire poster puts the controversial victor center stage, aiming an arrow at her enemies, with the tagline "Remember Who The Enemy Is" seared at the top. In Panem, where revolutionary feelings are bubbling right under the surface, it may be hard to tell friend from foe when the fighting erupts. An engulfed Mockingjay pin, a symbol for the growing defiance of the districts, burns brightly behind her.

In the upcoming sequel to The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), co-champs of the previous year's Hunger Games, must go on the Victory Tour, a year-long trip through all of Panem's districts. Due to her actions in the previous movie, the districts are crackling with tension, as civil unrest and a burgeoning revolution may threaten to throw the whole continent into chaos.

Fantasy Casting the Supporting Characters in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' 

Whether superfans of the trilogy like it or not, the lead roles in the Fifty Shades of Grey film adaptation have been cast: Charlie Hunnam and Dakota Johnson are the new Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. This casting decision made huge waves, as many folks had their hearts set on other actors, but Hunnam and Johnson are capable talents who can absolutely bring these roles to life. Still, there's the question of the supporting cast, which could also make a big difference in how the film pans out. Christian and Ana are obviously a huge deal, but there are many minor characters in the books that affect the steamy story of love, sex, and BDSM. Based on character descriptions and our desire to see...well, more hot people in the cast, here are our choices for the supporting cast of this highly-anticipated movie.

Blake Lively as Kate Kavanaugh
We so see Gossip Girl Blake Lively as Anastasia's blonde bombshell of a BFF. Gorgeous, outspoken, and a little bit overbearing -- we think Blake could pull it off.

Jay Hernandez as José Rodriguez
Not everyone will remember this cutie, but Jay Hernandez first caught a lot of eyes when he starred alongside Kirsten Dunst in Crazy/Beautiful. Since then he landed a role on the popular ABC series Nashville, and we'd love to see himback on the big screen as Ana's hot photographer friend.

Paul Walker as Elliot Grey
Christian Grey's older brother needs be played by someone who's just as good-looking, but a little less intense. And since he actually ends up with Kate Kavanaugh (our Blake Lively), then we had to think of someone who would pair up well with her. Enter Paul Walker. The Fast & Furious actor adds a little more eye candy to the cast (no such thing as too much of that), and he and Hunnam could totally pass as brothers from another mother.

Diane Lane as Elena "Mrs. Robinson" Lincoln
Mrs. Robinson is the beautiful, dominating older woman who turned young Christian Grey into the complicated (and somewhat frightening) man he eventually becomes. There's only one woman who we think could pull off this sexual and somewhate severe role. Diane Lane...but only if she channels her character from Unfaithful.


Fantasy Casting the '300 Sandwiches' Movie


Last week, the world learned about the blog 300 Sandwiches and its creator, New York Post reporter Stephanie Smith. And everyone had something to say about it.
Here's the gist, if you somehow managed to miss the story: Smith's boyfriend begged her for weeks to make him a sandwich and when she finally gave in, announced that she was only "300 sandwiches away from an engagement ring!" And, because this is how people's minds work these days, Smith decided to take on the challenge and document her it in a blog.
The project already sounds like a poorly envisioned romantic comedy, so why don't we turn it into one? We've got our dream cast all lined up, for both the real-life players and some fictional characters we added to the mix.

Lea Michele as Stephanie Smith
As the Type-A Rachel Berry on Glee, Michele shows just the right mix of unsettling positivity and manic energy necessary to play the marriage-hungry blogger.

Ian Somerhalder as Stephanie's Boyfriend
We imagine that the sandwich-loving programmer is dashing enough to inspire this kind of lunacy, yet smarmy enough to ask for it in the first place.

Krysten Ritter as Single Gal #1
Ritter would kill it as the disapproving friend whose kitchen, Smith claims, "is used for shoe storage."

Emma Watson as Single Gal #2
We like the idea of Hermione Granger herself playing the second girlfriend ("a hard-working C-suite banking executive), who thinks Smith's plan is disturbingly outdated.

Regina Taylor as the Gourmet Deli Owner
Taylor's character could provide some wise council to Smith during her frequent sandwich ingredient shopping trips. And she can help get her into the arms of...

Chris Pine as The Good Guy Chef
How about dreamy, blue-eyed Pine for the guy who falls in love with the blogger at the deli and wins her when he offers to make her a couple hundred layered delicacies?

Britney Spears promises not to take son onstage

Los Angeles: Singer Britney Spears has vowed not to take her eight-year-old son onstage during her upcoming Las Vegas shows.



The 31-year-old is mother to Sean Preston, eight, and seven year old Jayden, and she announced last month that she wanted to incorporate her eldest boy into the concerts during her two-year residency in Sin City, reports contactmusic.com.

The move surprised her ex-husband, the boys` father Kevin Federline, but now a representative of Spears has spoken out to insist that she was joking.

The pop star is set to kick off her Las Vegas tour Dec 27.


Rihanna sports 'X-rated Flapper Girl' look for racy photoshoot

London: Rihanna transformed herself into a striking `Slapper Flapper Girl` from the 1920s`in her racy new pics, which she posted on her Instagram page.

The `Umbrella` hitmaker, who recently got a ratty mullet hairdo, is seen wearing a platinum wig and an extravagant jewelled necklace in the snapshots, the Mirror reported.
The 25-year-old teamed her sexy look with white stripper heels and a silky violet nightdress.
Rihanna was dolled up for her long awaited ` Pour It Up ` video, where she would be seen poledancing.
In one of the pics, the pop singer can be seen being oiled up by an assistant, before changing into a revealing fishnet costume.

'How I Met Your Mother' React: This Show Still Has Its Heart (Season 9, Episode 3) 

It's always a little disarming — and more than a little embarrassing, if you're in the company of friends — when a show like How I Met Your Mother makes you tear up. But if in the same half hour of television viewing, you witness hordes of geriatrics swarming like zombies hungry for any mention of Mandy Patinkin and tremble over a heartwarming speech delivered by a woman concerned for her longtime friend's happiness, you've got a pretty good program on your hands. Now, we're likely all in the boat that HIMYM has been running steamless for the past few years. But three episodes in, Season 9 seems to have a little more pep than we've come to expect. Not quite early era pep, but definitely enough to remind us of the show we loved way back when. It's been funnier, livelier, and — as proven by the final moments of this week's ep, "Last Time in New York," even more emotional.

And as has always been the case with How I Met Your Mother, the real meaty emotional moment didn't occur between two lovers. Yes, we feel for Ted when he professes to Robin that he loves her. We're impressed when Robin and Barney showcase their mutual affection despite a ganglion of self-destructive behaviors. But the best, most tearful instances in the show's history have been entirely platonic. I particularly love when Lily, who has grown on me quite a bit since her days of hyper-manipulation, doles out some compassionate advice to her dimwitted chums. In the latest ep, the recipient is Ted, who has vowed to leave New York for good after Robin and Barney tie the knot.

While its present day resonance might pale in comparison to that of days past, what How I Met Your Mother has done consistently well is keep us believing that these people are and should be friends. Ted and Marshall make sense as friends who would have hit it off in college and stayed close throughout the years. Barney is the sort of person who'd attach himself to a guy like Ted and keep his haunches embedded in the marginally cool and intelligent but ostensibly non-threatening, reliable average Joe. And it makes sense that within this beehive of nincompoops, that Lily would serve as confidant for the sadder members of the troupe. Sometimes it's Barney. Occasionally it's Robin. Most often, it's Ted. And thanks to their mutually somber vantage points (a fact that is highlighted in partnership with their tangible bond taking the form of Marshall, the most merry and humanistic of the group by far) and long history together, Ted and Lily have a realistic, meaningful relationship. One that really pays off in moments like the ending of "Last Time in New York."

Lily begins by spelling out all of the reasons she doesn't think Ted should leave, but settles (seeing the misery in the eyes of her friend) on just insisting that he leave on the best terms possible, growing misty herself at the thought of her pal departing with such heartbreak in tow. It's a genuine moment, the likes of which we recall from the earlier seasons, but that is even stronger now thanks to our own extended investment in these people (and nostalgia for their better days).

So sure, How I Met Your Mother might not consistently manage the wit and oomph of its first few years, but it still has shines of the heart we fell in love with way back when we realized this was more than just a goofy show about a guy who liked a girl he met in a bar. Bravo, HIMYM. Bravo, Lily.

Vamp Stomp: Runway Looks for the Fanger Wannabe



At the turn of the 20th century, the vamp was the height of modernity. Plus ça change. In the 21st century it’s still all Vamp, although this time it has a little more bite.
For several seasons, the catwalks of New York, Paris, London and Milan have featured stark demonesses and dark historical references. Rick Owens strapped his power sex goddesses in fur. Marc Jacobs sent dark flappers down the runway. At Chanel it was shredded Goth Victoriana. And Sarah Burton is carrying the McQueen torch for Elizabethan fetish-wear.
You may not want to be a she-creature — at least not in the light of day — but admit it: the Goth looks that are stalking the runway could "glamour" even the strongest soul.


I'm not a drug addict: Sky Ferreira

New York: Pop star Sky Ferreira insists she is not a drug addict.

‘The Everything Is Embarrassing’ hitmaker and her boyfriend Zachary Cole Smith were held, here after cops pulled over their vehicle and found the rocker to be in possession of heroin. Ferreira was reportedly arrested for possessing Ecstasy.

However, the singer has accused cops of intentionally targeting the two, reports contactmusic.com.

“...it`s annoying because I wasn`t charged with his heroin. It says it. The public records are out there. I wasn`t charged with it,” she said.
“Trust me, if I was even anywhere near that, they would`ve charged me because they had no problem charging me with other s**t. They were out to kind of like f**k with us. I`m scared to say more than that because I don`t want them to arrest us anymore,” she further posted.

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Watch: The trailer of Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'R...Rajkumar'

Mumbai: Actors Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha and Sonu Sood Tuesday unveiled the first trailer of their forthcoming movie ‘R...Rajkumar’. They added colour to the launch as they were dressed up as their characters.
The trio also performed a small act from the Prabhudheva film during the trailer launch.
"Every actor wants to do an action film and this is high on action and style. I am very excited about this film," Shahid told reporters at the event.
The action entertainer is co-produced by Eros International and producer Viki Rajani. The trailer will be attached to Abhinav Kashyap’s ‘Besharam’, which releases Wednesday.
‘R...Rajkumar’ will release Dec 6.
Here’s the trailer:

Did Katrina Kaif stop Ranbir Kapoor from promoting 'Besharam' on Salman Khan’s 'Bigg Boss 7'?

Mumbai: We’ve seen how a lot of B-town celebs have going out red faced from Sallu’s reality show after taking the stage with the 'Dabangg' star for their film’s promotions, but Ranbir isn’t ready to step on the 'Bigg Boss 7' stage. Not even if it means good promotions for 'Besharam'?

Ranbir Kapoor has refused to go on Salman Khan’s 'Bigg Boss 7'. One of the highly watched reality shows on television is what the makers of Besharam wanted to cash on, but their film’s hero doesn’t want to share the stage with the most wanted Khan.
Apparently RK is aware about Sallu’s antics on the show and how Sallu gets his star guests red faced on his show – Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor or even his current girlfriend who was Salman’s ex Katrina Kaif hasn’t been spared of this embarrassment. Guess, this is why RK wants to stay away from this stage.
After all he might not be sure if Sallu will show his hell or heaven side to the 'Besharam' actor. While it’s natural to speculate that Ranboo would not wanna face Salman especially after the bikini pictures, wethinks there’s more to what meets the eye.
We know about ex’s and their currents avoiding each other theory, but we also hear that Jr Kapoor wants a day off from work on his birthday on September 28. This also happens to be the day when 'Bigg Boss 7' team shoots the eviction episode.
Now who do you think RK would wanna spend his special day with, obviously not his current’s ex right? After denying birthday plans and saying that he would be busy working on his special day, chuparustam RK has a surprise up his sleeve it seems.
What’s your guess peeps – A private date with Katrina or a big bash with B-towners in attendance and his ladylove Katrina by his side? As for Ranbir’s loss has turned out to be Anil Kapoor’s gain, as AK will promote his upcoming television series 24 on Salman’s show. So ready are you guys ready some dhasu entertainment on the 'Bigg Boss' stage and outside as well?
Let’s see who fares better RK-Kat or then Salman and his 'No Entry' co-star Anil!

Prabhudheva is masala king: Shahid Kapoor

Mumbai: Actor Shahid Kapoor, who has worked under the direction of Prabhudheva for the first time in ‘R...Rajkumar’, says the actor-director is the "masala king" of movies.

Prabhudheva has earlier helmed Bollywood films like ‘Rowdy Rathore’ and ‘Wanted’.

"I hope I have been able to fulfil what Prabhu (Prabhudheva) has expected from me. It was an honour to work with him. He is the mawali (rowdy) and the masala king," Shahid told reporters at the trailer launch of ‘R...Rajkumar’ here Tuesday.
Shahid says he simply followed Prabhudheva`s instructions.
"I have copied what Prabhu was doing and I have only followed him throughout the film. There was too much of action, so it was tiring. But I had a great time shooting," said Shahid, who found it challenging to match steps with Prabhudheva as far as dancing was concerned.
"I used to think I am a great dancer, but when I danced with him I realised I am still a struggler," said Shahid, a trained dancer.
‘R...Rajkumar’ features Sonakshi Sinha as the female lead. The film releases Dec 6.

My father is my superhero: Hrithik Roshan

Mumbai: Actor Hrithik Roshan, who will be seen as a superhero in his filmmaker father`s movie ‘Krrish 3’, says his dad is his superhero.

Hrithik also credited his father with popularising the superhero genre in Bollywood with the ‘Krrish’ franchise, which started with ‘Koi Mil Gaya’.

"I am thankful to my dad. If he didn`t exist, there would have been no superhero genre in Indian cinema. He has broken all the barriers and has made it possible. This is because of the power of his conviction. For me, my father is my superhero, "Hrithik told reporters here Tuesday at the launch of ‘Krrish 3’ merchandise.
Asked if his own sons look up to him as their superhero, Hrithik said: "I always hope they see me as superhero. Being a father is the biggest chance and opportunity to be a superhero in your life."
‘Krrish 3’, releasing in November, also features Vivek Oberoi, Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut.