Hollywood & Bollywood Updates 14th October

HOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Liam Hemsworth still finds Miley Cyrus hot

Los Angeles: Actor Liam Hemsworth has reportedly praised his ex-fiancee, pop star Miley Cyrus, saying she looks hot in her latest music video `Wrecking Ball`.

The 23-year-old has admitted to her friends that Cyrus looks very attractive in the video, in which she appears naked, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"He has seen the `Wrecking Ball` video and thought it was pretty hot because he finds Miley attractive. But it isn`t anything that will make him return to her, that ship has sailed," a source said.
Cyrus recently opened up about parting ways with the Australian actor, claiming she no longer thinks about him.
The duo, who started dating each other after meeting on the set of their 2010 movie `The Last Song`, confirmed their split last month.

Charlie Hunnam is too busy for eroticism

Los Angeles: Actor Charlie Hunnam has dropped out of the big screen adaptation of E L James`s bestselling erotic novel, `Fifty Shades of Grey, just weeks after being cast in the role of Christian Grey.

The 33-year-old actor, who had been chosen to play the billionaire in the much-awaited adaptation, backed out of the movie due to scheduling conflicts, said the Hollywood Reporter.
"The filmmakers of `Fifty Shades of Grey` and Charlie Hunnam have agreed to find another male lead given Hunnam`s immersive TV schedule which is not allowing him time to adequately prepare for the role of Christian Grey," Universal Pictures said in a statement.
Universal and Focus Features` adaptation, is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. Actress Dakota Johnson, would be playing Grey`s love interest, Anastasia Steele.
`Sons of Anarchy` star`s TV production was to reportedly end on October 21 and the movie production was set to start in November.
Another reason cited for Hunnam`s exit is the hype created around the casting.
"He was overwhelmed with the attention he received from being cast in the movie and got cold feet about carrying such a high-profile project," a source said.
"Universal was forced to hire bodyguards for the actor at a recent `Sons of Anarchy` premiere, where questions about Fifty Shades dominated the red carpet," the source added.

Recovering from injury atoughest' experience for Mariah Carey

Los Angeles: Singer Mariah Carey, who suffered a serious injury in July, says recovering from her dislocated shoulder has been the "toughest experience" of her life.

The `Beautiful` hitmaker was injured while she was shooting a music video for a remix to her hit song. It has been a long road to recovery since.
She shared her ordeal via a candid letter on her page on social networking site Facebook, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"The last three months of my life have not been easy. Getting through this injury has been the toughest experience of my life. It took me three months to get to this point but thank god I was able to recover and get my arm back," posted Carey.
She says the recovery has been rather quick, and she has thanked her therapists for it.
"It`s a huge deal. It should have taken eight months and even my doctors can`t believe it. It`s been a long journey, the physical therapists have been incredible and I am very grateful to all of them for helping me," she added.
The 43-year-old has twin children, Moroccan and Monroe, with husbandNick Cannon.
She is now raring to go.
"When people expected me to go, `Here I am, I`m back and everything`s great`, it didn`t happen because my hand was still in tremendous pain and it took this long for it to heal.
"I`ve been working day and night, and it took a lot of rest (though I did sneak in to the studio a couple o` times!) but I can finally say that I am on my way to a full recovery," she said.
She will release make a comeback by releasing a new studio album, which she says is one of the "most important" records she`s ever made.

Splitsville for Kylie Minogue

London: Singer Kylie Minogue has parted ways from her boyfriend, model Andres Velencoso.

The couple, who has been dating for five years, has split because of the 45-year-old`s hectic work schedule, reports contactmusic.com.

A spokesperson told The Sun on Sunday newspaper that the break-up is "amicable".

Minogue has experienced a string of failed romances over the years, including that with actor Olivier Martinez and musician Michael Hutchence.

Sandra Bullock battled depression during 'Gravity' shoot

Los Angeles: While shooting for space drama `Gravity`, actress Sandra Bullock suffered serious bouts of depression as she was locked in an isolation tank for 10 hours at a time.

The 49-year-old admits the lonely sessions took a serious toll on her mental health, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Director Alfonso Cuaron had to keep a close eye on her to ensure she didn`t lose her cool and he used her son, Louis, to cheer her up whenever he felt she needed a boost.
"I was depressed, I was angry, I would get so sad because it was a black room, no human contact, they took away sound... `What they did was, Alfonso could see, because he had cameras always on my face, he would be like, `She`s cracking, she`s cracking, go get the kid`," Bullock said on a talk show.
"They`d created this whole wonderland just outside for Louis (to keep him occupied during filming), so they brought him in," she added.

Kendall Jenner slips into bikini for Agua Bendita

London: Model Kendall Jenner has joined forces with swimwear line Agua Bendita. She was photographed in their colourful floral swimsuits.

The 17-year-old can be seen in a variety of styles for the Colombian brand`s 2014 range, reports dailystar.co.uk.

Kendall is also sporting an `I heart AB` pendant around her neck to help push the brand even further into the subconscious minds of her admirers.

When Hollywood Goes Wild: the (Sometimes Criminal) Celebrity Gladiators We Love

Think of celebrities as our gladiator class: they step into the ring and do all sorts of stuff we'd never dream of doing ourselves. We watch through our fingers when they do, but we never look away. We love them as specimens, powerful in ways we could never be. We love them for being more perfect than we are. But we also love them when they're not.
It's not exactly Schadenfreude, the self-affirmation we feel when someone with every advantage fails. Okay, maybe we did delight in that Britney head-shaving, but there's something else in there, and it's not really about wanting them to feel bad. It's about us feeling good when we forgive them. It's reverse Schadenfreude, if you will, founded in our Puritan past.
So feel free to falter, Kardashians. Steal Taylor's spotlight, Kanye, we totally understand. And yes, Anne Heche, there really is a spaceship waiting to take you to heaven.
Let loose your grip Hollywood. We'll be there to catch you when you fall. And we'll be feeling fantastic about ourselves while we do.

Abraham Lincoln Face-Off: Spielberg vs. The Vampire Hunter

It's only natural the Obama presidency would trigger a national re-evaluation of race in America: we now have a counterweight to our shame about slavery. And what better way to articulate it than with tales of The Great Emancipator? 
One year after Obama took office, Seth Grahame-Smith's Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter hit the bookshelves. By 2012, the film version of that historical mash-up was released, beating out Steven Spielberg's Lincoln by a few months. The latter was penned by a more intellectual writer, Tony Kushner. It was showered with accolades, and more than doubled the take of its supernatural sibling. Makes sense, when you think about it. A film depicting our higher selves should entail high-culture storytelling. But where the historical version walked us to the edge, the pop version said out loud what we know to be true: slavery is colonial vampirism. 
There's no point in being binary, I suppose. Films for the most part are pop culture, even historical ones. So we got to have it both ways, plain spoken and erudite. And why not? We deserve to bask in the story of this significant pivot away from our past. 
Personally, I dug the dude with the axe.

No Common Villain: Why Boyd Crowder from 'Justified' Breaks the Mold

Every drama needs to have a villain. It's what creates friction for the protagonist. Some of the shows make the antagonist so horrible that they might as well be wearing a mustache that they twirl at every opportunity (see every single person Chuck Norris went up against in Walker, Texas Ranger). Justified's Boyd Crowder is no common villain. In fact, he might be the best one on TV or at least in the Top 5.
Walton Goggins is a force of nature when portraying Crowder. People take one look at him and dismiss as him as a country bumpkin, but there's a seething intellect burning behind those eyes. Crowder speaks eloquently and is prone to quoting from the most esoteric works. Not bad for a man who spent a good portion of his life working in a mine (that's how he knows Deputy Marshal Raylan Givens, the show's protagonist; they worked in the same mine). But for all Crowder's veneer of civility, there is a coldness to him, one where he will kill whoever stands in his way, with the same amount of thought given to squashing a bug. He can be laughing and smiling one minute and then be training his gun on you, his eyes dead.
The relationship between Crowder and Givens is partly what makes this show so fascinating. The two men are clearly on the opposite sides of the law, but hold each other in some regard, since both have come to each other's rescue more than once during the show's run. It's going to be fascinating to see what happens in the next season, with Crowder having a chance at a somewhat normal life ripped out from under his feet.
I'm no stranger to Goggins' work, having seen his turn next to Michael Chiklis on The Shield. In fact, one thing I lament is that there would never be a crossover on Breaking Bad. I'd be very curious to see what Crowder would think of Heisenberg.
Funny thing was, Crowder was supposed to die as he did in the short story, "Fire In The Hole," that inspired Justified. I'm glad that the showrunners decided against that

BOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Ratan Rajput reveals the game playing tactics being used in the 'Bigg Boss' house

New Delhi: TV star Ratan Rajput, who became the fourth contestant to get evicted from reality show `Bigg Boss`, is relieved to be out of the house after 28 days as she was finding it hard to survive the politics between the inmates.
The actress says she overestimated her strength but staying in `Bigg Boss` has taught her that she can`t handle fake people and indulge in politics.
"People there had come with a plan. It was uncomfortable for me to stay there because 14 strange people were thrown together and you cannot trust anyone because there are groups. Also, there was a class system as some people (I don`t want to name them) would think they were special because they came from a film family.
"But, I think everyone was equal there as we all were the part of same show. It is not like they were participating in Big Brother," Ratan said in her post exit interview.
Ratan, however, is happy that despite so many fights within the house, she did not face any misbehaviour from anyone, though she is aware that people may have talked badly behind her back.
The actress, who found fame on TV with `Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo` and her `Swayamvar` on TV and subsequent break-up, said she is not a bad person and not very dramatic so when things became difficult for her, she became quiet, which may have been a reason for her exit.
When asked about the new romance between Tanisha and Armaan Kohli, Ratan quipped, "I think they are inspired by Gauhar and Kushal. But Gauhar and Kushal are definitely more than good friends."
She also believes that Armaan, who is gaining the reputation of a bully thanks to his frequent outbursts, is a strong player but Ratan says he and Tanisha are giving everything to stay on top of the game.
Ratan likes the way Kushal is playing the game, which she says is clean as he does not go and gossip about people behind their back. She also finds Gauhar a strong player and wants Shilpa to be among the finalists as she had come to like her.Andy is another player that Ratan liked.
"I could not understand Andy in the beginning. He is very nice to you but behind your back he will not spare you. However, he would not lie to you and tell you upfront that I said this about you. Once, I understood that, I became friends with him," Ratan said.
As far as Kamya Punjabi, who nominated Ratan, is concerned, Ratan believes that she is bold but not in front of Armaan. Ratan finds Pratusha Banerjee to be a good player because she manages to stay out of things by playing the innocent card.
Asked about her future plan, the actress said, "Right now, I want to stay with my family. I was very scared after I came out of the show as I would feel that cameras are still following me. I need some time to relax.
"I just can`t stop crying, it is such a relief. I decided to participate in the show as I had declined it twice earlier and though there is nothing wrong with the show, the format was too tough for me," she said. 

Shah Rukh Khan misses Temptation Reloaded

New Delhi: After having a blast with his Temptation Reloaded, which ended in Perth, Australia, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says he is missing the "frenzy and noise".
Shah Rukh embarked on the tour along with his celebrity team, which included stars like Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji, Jacqueline Fernandez, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Meiyang Chang. The first stop was in Auckland, New Zealand, Oct 4.
"Tour ends. Will miss the frenzy and the noise. Perth you were extremely fulfilling and so gentle. (I) Am glad I could feel you all. Live happy," Shah Rukh tweeted after the tour-end.
From `Lungi dance` to `Ghaghra` and `Lat lag gayi`, the celebrities rocked the dance floor by grooving to hit numbers. And their energy was so infectious that the audience too grooved with them.

I want to be remembered as Buddha: Himanshu Soni

New Delhi: Newcomer Himanshu Soni, who will be seen essaying title role in `Buddha`, says he has given his everything so that viewers remember him as the onscreen Buddha even after the saga goes off air.

Like many others, Himanshu left his hometown Jaipur and went to Mumbai to pursue acting. Nothing happened immediately and it was just six months ago that lady luck smiled on him.
"I went to Mumbai two years ago (in 2011). I had to struggle a lot. It`s true that Mumbai is a city of dreams, but it started working in my favour six months ago when I gave the audition for `Buddha`," Himanshu said.
"I was called for the look test and finally I got selected. It was a dream come true for me. After the show, I want people to remember me as the onscreen Buddha," he added.
To be aired on Zee TV, `Buddha` is being made my industrialist B.K. Modi.
After being shortlisted, the 24-year-old claims that he started doing his homework. 
"I started doing meditation, went through books about Buddha, read his preaching. Then, one day I was called for the look test and got selected. It was a dream come true and I feel I have been able to do justice to my character," he said.
With a degree in M.Com from the University of Rajasthan, he wanted to pursue further studies, but couldn`t resist the temptation to wear grease paint and face the camera. 


'Raanjhanaa' director coming up with another romantic film with Dhanush

Mumbai: Director Anand L Rai, whose `Raanjhanaa` generated good response at the box office, is coming up with another romantic film and is currently working on the script.
"I am working on a script right now. It`s completely original. It is a romantic film but I cannot reveal the story and the plot line now. I hope by Diwali, I would be in a position to talk about the project," Rai said.
`Raanjhanaa` was a story of a Hindu Banarasi boy falling in love with a Muslim girl and giving away his life for her.
"I feel one way of keeping the romance alive is through films. I think somewhere people have lost faith in love. It feels sad (to) see this as love is an integral part of our life," he said.
`Kolaveri Di`-fame South star Dhanush, who made his Bollywood debut with `Raanjhanaa`, will be working together with Rai again for a film, tentatively from the same genre.
"We are definitely working together. This will also be a romantic film. But I haven`t started working on this film yet," Rai said.
His another project is the sequel to 2011 romcom `Tanu Weds Manu`. However, Rai did not elaborate.

Farhan Akhtar keen to work in Bejoy Nambiar's next

umbai: Actor-director Farhan Akhtar has said director Bejoy Nambiar offered him a script and he liked it so much that he is keen to work in the movie.
"I have really liked the script he gave me. He was planning to cast Amitabh Bachchan in a key part. I hope to be part of it," Farhan said.
Last seen in highly appreciated biopic `Bhaag Milkha Bhaag`, Farhan also confirmed that he will be seen in his sister Zoya Akhtar`s next directorial venture with Priyanka Chopra.
When asked whether he will be romancing Priyanka in his sister`s next, he said: "I am acting with her in the film and beyond this what can I say."
Zoya`s film revolves around the bond between a brother and a sister and the director has roped in Priyanka and Ranveer Singh to play the siblings, while Farhan will be seen as the female lead`s love interest.

When Amitabh Bachchan went on his knees for Sangeeta Ghosh

Mumbai: In a dramatic, "dream come true" moment for Sangeeta Ghosh, megastar Amitabh Bachchan went down on his knees with a rose in his hand, and recited a dialogue from his movie `Silsila` for the actress on the set of `Kaun Banega Crorepati`.No, it wasn`t real case of `Cheeni Kum` chemistry, but just a demonstration of a romantic proposal that Big B was giving to actor Ruslaan Mumtaz, Sangeeta`s co-star in the show `Kehta Hai Dil...Jee Le Zara`.
Sangeeta and Ruslaan made a special appearance on the show for its Dussehra special episode, which will be aired Sunday.
When the thespian, who turned 71 earlier this week, asked young Ruslaan as to when will his character finally express his feelings to Sangeeta`s character on the show, Ruslaan said: "Sir aapne bol diya hai ab mein jald kar dunga (Now that you have said it, I will do it soon)".
As a test, Big B asked Ruslaan to give a demo of his prospective proposal. He gave Ruslaan a rose, and asked him to go ahead and propose to Sangeeta. But Ruslaan did an unimpressive and immature job.
That is when Big B intervened and said that if this is how a boy will ever propose, the girl will run away. He then took the rose from Ruslaan and went down on his knees and recited a dialogue from the movie `Silsila` and proposed to Sangeeta.
Sangeeta`s happiness knew no bounds and she kept blushing through the entire show, said a source.

'La Dolce Vita': Anil Kapoor walks the ramp for Ashish N Soni at WIFW finale

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor turned show stopper for designer Ashish N Soni`s finale titled `La Dolce Vita` at the Wills Lifestyle India fashion week.
The actor looked dapper in a white shirt paired with a dinner jacket as he sashayed down the ramp, a bright red multilevel stage set reminiscent of an Opera theatre.
"This might come as a surprise but much before I became an actor, I modelled. I had walked down the ramp for late Mr Dhirubai Ambani for a travel show...And later became an actor," Anil said.
The monochrome collection saw peplum dresses, polka dot shirt and trousers, flared skirts, jackets, short satin dresses, trench coats, ball gowns, dinner jackets and tuxedos.
The fabrics used by Ashish were mostly satin and silk.
"I was super excited about doing the finale. I hope it went well and with Mr Kapoor walking the ramp, it couldn`t have been better," Ashish said.
The models walked down the stairs set on the ramp to live singing and music by a jazz band.
`La Dolce Vita`, in English means `The Sweet Life`, and was a 1960 comedy-drama film written and directed by the critically acclaimed director Federico Fellini.
The movie was a story of a passive journalist`s week in Rome, and his search for both happiness and love that will never come.
It had won the Palme d`Or (Golden Palm) at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival and the Oscar for Best Costumes.

Hollywood & Bollywood Updates 9th October

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Lady Gaga bares all for new album's cover

Washington: Lady Gaga has gone nude for the cover of her upcoming album `Artpop`.

The 27-year-old popstar has commissioned a custom-made sculpture of herself by celebrated artist Jeff Koons, which would be featured on the cover of her new album.
The cover pic shows Gaga in a blond wig, sitting with her legs spread wide open over a huge, mirror-polished blue ball, as she covers her boobs with her hands, Contactmusic reported.
The `Poker Face` hitmaker took to twitter with a pic of the cover saying that "one second she is koons and then suddenly the koons is her."
The sculpture is also said to be displayed as a part of a special art show in November, to celebrate the release of ` Artpop`.

Jayceon Taylor hopes Khloe Kardashian becomes single soon

Los Angeles: Rapper Jayceon Taylor, popularly known as The Game, has feelings for television presenter Khloe Kardashian.

Khloe is married to basketball player Lamar Odom and the couple has been living separately ever since the news of latter`s drug addiction surfaced.

The Game has been supportive of Khloe during her personal crisis, reports radaronline.com.

"Jayceon has made no secret that he has very strong feelings for Khloe, beyond friendship," said a source.

"Nothing inappropriate has happened, Jayceon respects the fact she is still married, but he is definitely waiting in the wings, hoping Khloe pulls the plug on her marriage to Lamar," the source added.

Recently, Khloe and The Game were seen enjoying a game of bowling.

When Britney Spears Switches On Her Mic

Despite the fact that she appears to have been sleepwalking through most of her performances since her infamous meltdown, Britney Spears insisted last week that she always sings live when asked whether she would be lip-synching during her upcoming run of 'Piece Of Me' shows in Las Vegas. While the disastrous response to her previous Femme Fatale tour suggests her claims are nonsensical, there have been at least a handful of occasions when the troubled star has made the effort to switch her mic on. Here's a look at five examples of her on-stage vocal prowess.



Star Search
Britney may have lost out to future Broadway star Marty Thomas during her appearance on Star Search in 1992. But her rendition of "Love Can Build A Bridge" at the tender age of ten years old is arguably her most impressive vocal display. What happened?



Late Show With David Letterman
Seven years on and this performance of her signature hit, "…Baby One More Time" on the Late Show With David Letterman proved that her voice had obviously lost some of its powerhouse quality, although it's still head and shoulders above anything else she's managed since.



Top Of The Pops
Perhaps a sign of the craziness that was to follow, Britney seemed more concerned with pulling the kind of faces you'd expect to see at a gurning competition than providing competent vocals during her slightly deranged take on "Lucky" for British TV institution Top Of The Pops in 2000.



"You Oughta Know"
The jury's still out at just how unaided Britney was during this unexpected cover of Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know" during her 2009 Circus tour. But the odd dodgy note and moments of breathlessness suggest that fans who coughed up hundreds of dollars for a seat did at least witness one semi-live performance.

The X-Factor USAOne of the few notable things she did during her stint on The X-Factor USA, Britney surprised fellow judge LA Reid and every single viewer when she sang "Happy Birthday" entirely without the use of AutoTune while presenting him with a cake in 2012.

10 Lies women love to Tell

Women: complex little creatures that love life. Women, no matter how honest they are or seem to be, tend to twist the truth somehow just because they're forced to by a man (let’s say a dad, brother or a partner). I know men reading this would be quite aggravated but come to think about it, a person lies because he’s either a pathological liar or simply because he’s afraid to tell the truth. Well, regardless the reasons here are 10 lies women can’t help but tell!
1. I'm sorry, I didn’t hear my phone ring: it’s Wednesday, Grey’s Anatomy is on which means if you tried poking her with a stick, she’d simply ignore you. What gets to me is that you guys get pissed from this behavior while you tend to act in the same manner when NBA Gametime is on. Basically, if she's watching a chick flick, listening to her favorite song or you guys just fought, don’t expect her to answer her phone.
2. There’s no pressure to get married: been there, done that but in our defense, at some point we really do mean it up until auntie Sawsan (code for soosa -conniving-) shows up like a genie in the middle of the night and starts asking stupid questions like, so when are you getting married? Or, why don’t you hook up with Hamada, he’s great and he lives in the states! Auntie Sawsan is usually a well intentioned, 40 something -year old woman that makes you hurl every time you see her, so guys don’t hate the girls for pressuring you to buy the $50 golden ring that will shut up all the auntie Sawsans out there, instead hate the 40 year old creature that needs to be slaughtered (PS. Watch out for Sawsan behavior in your own mom!)
3. Boudi? Nah, he was never an option: this sentence just cracks me up every time I even think about it. The fact that she called him 'Boudy’ instead of Abdullah is proof that he was once an option. Well, this is a whole other article that I've been meaning to write but in the meanwhile, bear in mind you’re probably not running this race alone so RUN FOREST RUN!
4. You’re right, I'm sorry: this phrase sounds like something Chandler would say on F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Rule # 1: women don’t ever think they’re wrong, EVER. Is she says you’re right, she's either had enough of this conversation or she's in too much of a good mood to argue about it. 99% of the time, she spends the rest of the month proving to you that she was right and you’d be sorry (harsh but true).
5. Numbers: men are accurate; they say 2 dollars 30 cents instead of the rounded $3 reply women give. So don’t ask a woman anything that would require her to answer with a number, for example how old she is (after the age of 40), how much she weighs nor what shoe size she wears because you won’t get the accurate answer you were hoping for.
6. I don’t care really: if she says she doesn’t care, she probably does (at least for a minute). So I don’t care how much money you make is probably something she's dying to find out, I don’t care if you're a slob is unfortunately something that’s killing her and I don’t care if you show up at my party is simply a lie.
7. My dress is NOT short: men, come on, don’t be insensitive. The girl has been getting dressed for God knows how long, worrying about her makeup, hair, dress and the fact that her ex is at the party and she wants to tease him and all you could come up with is 'your dress is too short' ??! have some pity on the girl and compliment her beauty,  in fact help her tease her ex too , and if you're dying to say something, then say it as you leave the party (saying something like 'this dress could’ve been longer' is highly appreciated).
8. You're my first: she's 20, hot, single and funny, first can mean a lot of things. You could be her first true love, first serious relationship, first one with the name Mohammed, or first one to ever buy this sentence. Every girl knows a thing or two about men, where do you think she got the info from? When she says you’re her first, ask her to define first!
9. I love watching sports: when there’s nothing else on TV, when there’s no one to talk to, nothing to eat, and when I want to impress you, should all be words to finish off this sentence.
10. I like you just the way you are: girls, men can see right through this one because you can’t hide something like that. We always buy them clothes, watches or shoes on anniversaries and birthdays so apparently we’re not really fond of their sense of style. When it comes to romantic gestures, we give them a heads up on what we like and kind of imply what we want as gifts too. That’s ok, as long as you're happy, just don’t lie to yourself about it, you like him just the way he is when he does what you tell him to.
Women, complex little creatures that love life, so let them live!

Alcohol not allowed on Britney Spears' dining table

Los Angeles: Singer Britney Spears, who has battled alcohol addiction in the past, don`t allow her friends to drink when she is around.

Spears dined with a group of eight people at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village here.

Before Spears arrived, a few people in the group ordered drinks at the bar. They all then went to their table in the restaurant, leaving the drinks behind, reports tmz.com.
The singer has laid down strict laws for friends and do not allow them to consume alcohol in her presence.
According to a witness, a waitress came by and brought a glass of wine that one of the women had been drinking, and apparently in Spears` presence the woman told the waitress was mistaken she wasn`t drinking wine.
Once the singer left, all the friends went to the bar and enjoyed drinks.

Italian Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino Brings 'Walking Stories' to Life as a Web Series

Director Luca Guadagnino is preparing to dip his toes into something a little different. The acclaimed Italian filmmaker, whose last feature film I Am Love starred Tilda Swinton, has just launched the first segment of Walking Stories, an eight-part web series starring Kaya Scodelario, Lauren Hutton, and Tom Ellis.
The first part in the ongoing series features the chance encounter of two long lost college friends who have obviously led very different lives after leaving school. Sarah looks like a Bohemian free spirit with a penchant for drawing on her body parts while her friend seems more focused on the upscale living and material things. The first episode ends on a cliffhanger after Sarah's friend asks her how exactly she ended up in Florence in the first place. Judging from the trailer and the first part of the series, Walking Stories seems like a light and funny romantic comedy with a European flair.
Watch the trailer and the first episode below:

'The Starving Games' Trailer is the 'The Hunger Games' Parody That No One Asked For

From the creators of the "comedies" Epic Movie, Disaster Movie, and the Scary Movie series (Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer) comes the parody of The Hunger Games that no one asked for: The Starving Games. The trailer, much like the title of the film itself, seems to mimic The Hunger Games, but instead of good acting and a theme focusing on human rights, it's filled to brim with bad jokes.
From atomic wedgies to in-your-face pop-culture references — Tim Tebow, Angry Birds, The Avengers, Gangam Style, Avatar — the film doesn't look like it's going to garner much praise, if any at all. (In the past, Friedberg and Seltzer films have received 2-percent and 1-percent on Rotten Tomatoes.)

If you don't think you'll be able to stomach the trailer, here's a joke from the almost three minutes of forced punchlines that describes the movie in a nutshell: A boy's name is "Hugh Janus." Yup.
The film stars Maiara Walsh (Mean Girls 2) as Kantmiss Evershot and Brant Daugherty (Pretty Little Liars) as Dale. The Starving Games arrives in select theaters on Nov. 8, two weeks before The Hunger Games: Catching Fire hits theaters (Nov. 22).

Did They Really Hook Up?

Hollywood might be like a giant high school, but unlike real life, its students aren't afraid to intermingle with other cliques. Sometimes two celebrities from completely different circles meet and sparks fly. Maybe it's because actors, musicians and athletes are often invited to the same industry parties, and because celebrities are attractive no matter their trade, when two famous people meet it's almost weird if they don't hook up. These inter-industry couples are usually the most interesting pairings, but more often than not, they're usually either a one-night fling or just a rumor. We're not going to play detective and find out the truth, but we will break down the top five weirdest celebrity hookup reports.
Zac Efron and Nicki Minaj
Star magazine recently reported that Zac Efron and Nicki Minaj had a "steamy sex affair," which Nicki herself quickly shot down. "Who exactly is Zac Efron tho? I'm sorry, I'm so confused," she tweeted. When a fan tweeted a shirtless picture of the actor in response, she tweeted back, "Oooohhhh ok... Well I guess that rumor isn't so bad after all. lmfao." Guess it was too good to be true.

Who exactly is Zac Efron tho? I'm sorry, I'm so confused. - See more at: http://perezhilton.com/2013-10-04-nicki-minaj-talks-zac-efron-dating-rumors-on-twitter#sthash.tFSoG22J.dpuf

Who exactly is Zac Efron tho? I'm sorry, I'm so confused. - See more at: http://perezhilton.com/2013-10-04-nicki-minaj-talks-zac-efron-dating-rumors-on-twitter#sthash.tFSoG22J.dpuf

Britney Spears and Colin Farrell
Britney Spears and Colin Farrell had a brief fling in 2003, when the Irish actor took her to the premiere of his movie The Recruit. They were seen kissing on the red carpet and on a balcony at the Chateau Marmont later that night. Farrell insisted, "We're just mates, and we're not dating," and reportedly sent the pop singer a t-shirt that read "I slept with Colin Farrell and all I got was this lousy t-shirt." Hopefully that was the only thing she got.
Jason Statham and Kristin Cavallari
If only this could have been featured on an episode of The Hills. During the summer of 2009, Jason Statham and Kristin Cavallari were seen getting cozy together on the Hollywood club scene several times. Sources told Us Weekly that the Crank star was attracted to the reality star, but it was just a hookup situation. A year later, the two met up again at Coachella and got into some trouble together when they took a golf cart for a spin and were stopped by the police. Sounds like they could have been a fun couple if only Rosie Huntington-Whiteley didn't come along and redirect Statham's attention.
Rihanna and Ashton Kutcher
After Ashton Kutcher split from Demi Moore in 2011 and before Rihanna took up with her on-again, off-again boyfriend Chris Brown in 2012, the "Diamonds" singer had a nearly four-month fling with the Two and a Half Men  star. According to sources, they met at a friend's party in December 2011, swapped numbers, and started meeting up almost immediately. After a photographer caught Rihanna leaving Kutcher's house in the middle night, however, he reportedly called it quits, suspecting that she had tipped off the paparazzi. Rihanna fired back that maybe he did it because clearly he has more to gain from the public knowing. She's kind of right.
Natalie Portman and Moby
This might be the most unexpected pair but perhaps the most inspiring for nerds everywhere. In a 2008 interview with Spin, Moby humble-bragged about having a brief fling with Natalie Portman, which led to some negative attention. "As far as the very brief affair that I had with Natalie, it's made me a target of a lot of nerd wrath. You don't date Luke Skywalker's mom and not have them hate your guts."

Actresses Who Took Their Tops Off For Absolutely No Reason

There are some actresses who start out their careers making compromises and showing more than they want to in order to become famous (let's face it: the industry can be pretty male-oriented). Then there are the actresses who are already famous, having starred in popular or critically-acclaimed movies, but decide to go topless anyway. Perhaps they equate nudity with an Oscar nomination, or maybe they just want to flaunt it while they can (these actresses do look like superhumans, after all). Either way, here are seven actresses who could have kept their clothes on, because going nude did absolutely nothing for their careers.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart is a household name. Besides the throngs of Twilight fans, she's been a Hollywood regular since playing Jodie Foster's daughter in Panic Room. After stepping out of her comfort zone to play Joan Jett and an action-hero version of Snow White, the world knew she was destined for great things. So it seemed completely unnecessary when she went topless in On the Road. This was arguably her most literary piece of work, so maybe she thought she was giving to her craft. But if she didn't even get naked for her role as a stripper in Welcome to the Rileys, there was really no reason she had to in the Jack Kerouac adaptation.
Anne Hathaway
After starring in The Princess Diaries, Anne Hathaway was primed to be America's sweetheart. As if the very thought made her want to hurl, she tried to throw that image out the window with Havoc, in which she plays a rich, spoiled California high school student who dabbles in a little gang activity. The scene where she goes topless is when she's in bed with a street gang member and realizes she might have gone too far. However, it's another scene that might go down in history: when she grinds on her white thug boyfriend while singing 2Pac's "How Do You Want It?" I would bet my life savings that this was the role Hathaway wants everyone to forget.
Keira Knightley
Like Hathaway, Keira Knightley was headed in a wholesome direction relatively early in her career and even scored an Oscar nomination for 2006's Pride & Prejudice, but she too grew restless. She had to make Domino. The biopic about real-life model turned bounty hunter Domino Harvey tanked, but maybe that's a good thing because that means few people saw the actress's embarrassing lap dance scene and topless sex scene. And this was all after Knightley went topless early in her career in The Hole. All the hard work that Bend It Like Beckham did to undo her less-than-wholesome image was also undone.
Halle Berry

Halle Berry was already building a promising career when she went topless briefly for 2001's Swordfish. In the context of the film, it seems a little out of left field, but if it helped to pave the way for Monster's Ball, in which she has a more extended nude scene, then so be it. That movie made Berry the first African-American female ever to win the best actress Academy Award, which more than likely made any temporary on-set embarrassment worthwhile.
Katie Holmes
Dawson's Creek put Katie Holmes on the map as the ultimate girl next door. Like so many actresses before and after her, she just couldn't wait to shed that image. In 1998, she played a more provocative version of Joey Potter in Disturbing Behavior, but it wasn't until 2000 that she went fully topless in the flop thriller The Gift, which starred some big names like Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves and Greg Kinnear. The movie did very little for her career, as did the topless scene.
Natalie Portman
You couldn't ask for a better career start than Natalie Portman's — she burst onto the scene in the cult classic Léon: The Professional, went on to work with both Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Heat, and scored a major franchise with George Lucas' Star Wars reboot. So why did she go and get naked in Hotel Chevalier  (even if it is a charming and stylish Wes Anderson short film with a great soundtrack)? And not just any old regular naked, but the elusive full bottom. It seems like the Oscar-winning actress has a penchant for mooning the camera, as she also showed her bum — although partially, in thongs — in Closer and Your Highness.
Lindsay Lohan
Last but not least, there's Lindsay Lohan. After so many revealing outfits and a nude editorial in New York Magazine, Lohan going nude in Machete and The Canyons was a bit like watching LeBron James play a basketball player in a movie. It felt like we had already seen it before and not at all a stretch for the actress. In fact, she practically plays herself in The Canyons, about a shady movie producer who makes amateur pornos with his spoiled wannabe-actress girlfriend. I wouldn't be surprised if she volunteered to play the leading role in a made-for-TV movie about herself next.

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Bollywood may get a thumbs down at IFFI: Official

Panaji: Bollywood movies may get a thumbs down this IFFI, an organiser said Tuesday.

"IFFI is for serious films and not for new Bollywood films," Vishnu Wagh, vice chairman of the Entertainment Society of Goa, one of the two government agencies organising the International Film Festival of India, told reporters after a meeting with Directorate of Film Festival officials here.
He said that the meeting also discussed the necessity to carry out a thorough cleansing of the cockroach-ridden government-run circuit house.
"We have to get rid of the cockroaches there," he said.
The circuit house and other government guest houses are used to host several of the delegates and key government officials who are a part of the organisational set up for the festival.
Wagh also said that superstar Rajinikanth had a medical treatment appointment which clashed with the IFFI festival inauguration which could make it difficult for him to attend the function.
"But we are trying on level best to get him here," Wagh said.
The IFFI is being held in Goa annually from 2004.

Don't speculate about second child, urges Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Mumbai: Actress Aishwarya Rai has urged everyone not to speculate about her second child after Aaradhya. She said that when such a moment comes she will make it known.

The actress was at an event to announce her association with a stem cell banking brand. Asked if she will opt for stem cell banking a second time, Aishwarya said: "I know what are you trying to ask. Whenever such a moment comes, you all will get to know. But please don`t speculate till then."
Aaradhya, who will turn two this November, is like a blessing for parents Aishwarya and her husband Abhishek Bachchan.
"Aaradhya is an absolute blessing in our lives and is a very, very special and loving fulfillment. You just have to be eternally grateful and thankful for the experience," the actress said.


Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha spotted on same flight!

Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha were spotted sharing the same flight. The image of the two veterans in the same flight went viral soon after it surfaced online recently.

In the image, we can see the pilot of the flight striking a pose with the Megastar while Rekha is being seen seated behind them.

Yash Raj Films’ ‘Silsila’ was the last film that saw the two thespians sharing screen together. And if all goes well, then fans of this super-hit Jodi of Hindi cinema might get a chance to see them in Aneez Bazmee’s ‘Welcome Back’.
The aforementioned film will be a sequel to ‘Welcome’.
Big B and Rekha were believed to have shared a great chemistry both on and off screen! They have done several films together and the list includes - `Do Anjaane’, ‘Suhaag’, ‘Muqaddar Ka Sikander’, ‘Mr Natwarlal’, ‘Khoon Pasina’, ‘Namak Haram’.


Hrithik Roshan considers grandpa lucky

Mumbai: Hrithik Roshan comes from a film family and considers his grandfather, filmmaker J.Om Prakash, his lucky mascot.

It was his grandfather who had called the first shot for his debut film ‘Kaho Na... Pyaar Hai’, which turned out to be a huge success at the Box Office.

So the 39-year-old, who is eagerly waiting for the release of his superhero film, ‘Krrish 3’, insisted that his grandfather give the first clap for this one too.

"Hrithik hopes that this time also he is accepted by the audience as he has been in the past," said a source close to the actor.

Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the film also stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles and is set to release Nov 1.
Zee Media reporter attacked by Aditya Pancholi

New Delhi: Aditya Pancholi, who is infamous for his tetchy behaviour, has once again managed to grab the headlines. After ramming a media person’s tripod by his car and assaulting his neighbour, this time controversy’s favourite child- Aditya has attacked Zee Media’s female reporter.



Pancholi reportedly lost his temper when our reporter tried questioning him regarding Jiah Khan’s suicide case. Pancholi hurled abuses at the Zee Media team and later shut the door, against the reporter’s hand repeatedly, hurting her.
As if this was not enough, Pancholi also snatched the camera from the reporter’s hand and broke it.
The shocked correspondent has sustained severe injuries and is currently on treatment.
Aditya is already booked under section 452 (tress-passing) and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) of IPC for assaulting his neighbour Bharghav Patel.

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Mollie King wants to erase 'first kiss' memory

London: Singer Mollie King says given a chance she would like to erase the memory of her first kiss.
This is so because the 26-year-old, member of The Saturdays band, feels that her first lip-locking experience was “awkward”.

“The first boy I kissed, maybe that would be erased. It was so awkward, he just pounced on me. I`d erase that memory,” Bliss magazine quoted Mollie as saying.

She was recently romantically linked to music producer Jordan Omley and before that she was in a relationship with model David Gandy.

Zayn Perrie Edwards needs no make-up

London: Singer Perrie Edwards says she doesn’t need to put layers of make up when with fiance Zayn Malik, member of One Direction band.
The couple got engaged last month.

“I can`t be bothered to wear make-up every day. I`m lucky with Zayn - he likes me either way,” Now magazine quoted Edwards as saying.

Edwards, member of Little Mix band, says she would never change herself for a man.

“I am who I am and I wouldn`t change my look for a man,” she said.

Emmys 2013: And the Winners Are...

Supporting Actress - Comedy
Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie
Writing - Comedy
Tina Fey and Tracey Wigfield, 30 Rock
Supporting Actor - Comedy
Tony Hale, Veep
Lead Actress - Comedy
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Directing - Comedy
Gail Mancuso, Modern Family
Lead Actor - Comedy
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Lead Actress - Miniseries/Movie
Laura Linney, The Big C: Hereafter
Writing - Drama
Henry Bromell, Homeland
Supporting Actress - Drama
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad
Reality Show
The Voice
Supporting Actor - Drama
Bobby Cannavale, Boardwalk Empire
Lead Actor - Drama
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Lead Actress - Drama
Claire Danes, Homeland
Directing - Drama
David Fincher, House of Cards
Writing - Variety Series
The Colbert Report
Directing - Variety Series
Don Roy King, Saturday Night Live
Choreography
Derek Hough, Dancing with the Stars
Variety Series
The Colbert Report
Writing - Miniseries/Movie
Abi Morgan, The Hour
Supporting Actor - Miniseries/Movie
James Cromwell, American Horror Story: Asylum
Directing - Miniseries/Movie
Steven Soderbergh, Behind the Candelabra
Supporting Actress - Miniseries/Movie
Ellen Burstyn, Political Animals
Lead Actor - Miniseries/Movie
Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra
Miniseries/Movie
Behind the Candelabra
Comedy Series
Modern Family
Drama Series
Breaking Bad

Style Supremacy: The UK is the Fashion World’s Best Kept Secret

Every fashion insider knows Paris has been raiding England’s closet for decades. That funny little island which can barely support its own fashion industry is such a tried and true breeding ground for fashion innovation, many of the noteworthy French fashion house revivals of the past three decades have been helmed by boundary-pushing English eccentrics.

And fashion wonks also know that the alma mater responsible for churning them out is Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design. You will have heard of a few of its alumni: Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci and Stella McCartney. Then there are the lesser-known powerhouses, like demented fashion intellectual Hussein Chalayan, print genius Christopher Kane, punk god Gareth Pugh, and little Zac Posen, who is now back in New York.
So listen up, Hollywood. We love the Couture Capital as much as you do, but the UK fashion industry needs your dough. And I understand it's a day trip from Paris.

James Deen calls porn flick with Farrah Abraham a 'Drama Train Hit'

Washington: Actor James Deen has reportedly opened up about doing a pornographic film with ` Teen Mom 2` star Farrah Abraham, calling it a `Drama Train Hit`.
According to an interview with Playboy Magazine, the 27-year old American pornographic actor and director, who had initially turned down the offer, set the record straight saying that his relationship with the MTV reality personality was a set-up for the popularity of the celebrity sex tape, Us Magazine reported.
The `drama train`, as Deen calls it, involved the single mother, to 4-year old daughter Sophia, publicly slamming him in the porn flick for talking about what she said was a "personal sex tape", but later she sold it to porn company Vivid Entertainment for an amount in the "high six figures".
Deen claims that he was promised that the media wouldn`t be involved and had made it clear that he would tell the truth if anyone asked him about it. 

Emmys 2013 Opening Act: Neil Patrick Harris Rallies Kimmel, Fallon, Jane Lynch, Conan, Tina & Amy

After a recorded bit that captured snippets from all of the year's best television programs and episodes (one that went on far too long and served up hardly any laughs, we might add), Neil Patrick Harris took the Emmys stage for a non-musical, but still pretty funny ordeal: a union of past ceremony hosts from Jimmy Kimmel to Jane Lynch to Jimmy Fallon to Conan O'Brien... and what the hell, for good measure, they threw in 2013 Golden Globes hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as well.
The bit was far from uproarious, but exhibited good spirit and charm from each of the parties involved. Everyone input their specialty:
Jimmy Kimmel was sardonic and abrasive.
Jane Lynch played the powerhouse aggressor.
Jimmy Fallon tapdanced giddily.
Conan O'Brien ranted and raved like a lunatic.
Kevin Spacey revealed himself, in House of Cards form, to be the mastermind behind the whole debacle.
And Tina Fey and Amy Poehler chided NPH to  take his pants off.
Yep, all the basics. Nothing historical, but good fun nonetheless.

Katy Perry praises Miley Cyrus

Los Angeles: Pop star Katy Perry has praised singer-actress Miley Cyrus and thinks she has `an incredible voice`.
The `Roar` hitmaker, who will turn 29 next month, is excited for Cyrus`s new album `Bangerz` to be released on October 8 and said she would love to collaborate the 20-year-old singer in the future, reported E! online.
"She has got an incredible voice. I have heard her sing `Wrecking Ball` before that single came out and I tweeted about it a long time ago before it even came out and I was just so excited about it for her. She has got a set of pipes that are incredible," Perry said.
Perry has also voiced her support for Cyrus, who was recently criticised by a number of other artists including Pink, Elton John, Cher and Jessie J, following her raunchy performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City last month.

'The Office': Top Emmy-Worthy Episodes

Everyone’s felt that small disappointment when their favorite star doesn’t win a much deserved award, but no one has suffered through as many defeats as fans of The Office have. Nine seasons completed and not one cast member has won a Primetime Emmy —including Steve Carell and his immaculate portrayal of Michael Scott — despite the hundreds of hilarious, honest and awkward-as-hell episodes:

Secretary’s Day, Season Six
Little orphan Erin’s life hasn’t been easy but she finally settles into a relationship with Andy only to discover that he was once engaged to that bitchy accountant. Thanks to her big-mouthed boss, Erin has the pleasure of finding out on what should be the happiest day of her life (Secretary’s Day, of course.) In classic Michael fashion, he fixes everything with a heartwarming speech:

“You know what, I wouldn’t worry about Angela. She doesn’t hold a candle to you, Erin. She’s old enough to be your mom for one thing. And she’s like three feet tall. And she wears pioneer women clothing. Ad I don’t think she’s ever pooped in her life.”

Beach Games, Season Three
Everyone has experienced Pam’s pain at one point or another: being in love with a former friend, ignored by fellow employees, dealing with failed engagements — but few have had the courage that she musters up to let the world know:
“I did the coal walk!...Michael, you couldn't even do that. Maybe I should be your boss. Wow I feel really good right now. Why didn't any of you come to my art show? I invited all of you. That really sucked. It's like sometimes some of you act like I don't even exist. Jim, I called off my wedding because of you. And now we're not even friends. And things are just like weird between us. And that sucks. And I miss you. You were my best friend before you went to Stamford. And I really miss you. I shouldn't have been with Roy, and there were a lot of reasons to call of my wedding. But the truth is, I didn't care about any of those reasons until I met you. And now you're with someone else. And that's fine...The thing that I'm just trying to say to you Jim, and to everyone else in the circle, I guess, is that I miss having fun with you. Just you, not everyone in the circle.”

Stress Relief (Parts 1 & 2), Season Five

Technically this 2009 two-part episode did win an Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series (Jeffrey Blitz) but let’s be honest, it never would have worked without this specific cast. Between Rainn Wilson’s unblinking portrayal of safety-obsessed Dwight to Jim’s determination to “not die in this office”, they deserve an award for their perfect display of the possibly unprepared and definitely hilarious flight or fight response. Hey, Dwight was only looking out for his co-workers:
“Last week I gave a fire safety talk. And nobody paid any attention. It's my own fault for using PowerPoint. PowerPoint is boring. People learn in a lot of different ways, but experience is the best teacher.”

Customer Loyalty, Season Nine

Faith in love was restored when Pam and Jim finally got together — and then was tested when the lovable salesman suddenly became a bit of a douche to his wife. Season nine saw the first time the barrier between the employees and documentary crew was broken: Pam finally breaks down after a blow-out with Jim and her tears are comforted by behind-the-scenes boom operator Brian. Dunder-Mifflin reflects the totally wayward moments everyone experiences in their work-place but, as Pam shows us, also accurately portrays the difficulties of relationships, families and the struggle between your head and your heart:
“It’s getting tougher. I just didn’t know it would be this hard.”

Dinner Party, Season Four
Michael and Jan’s infamous dinner party involved more than just awkward charades and a rant about the emotional turmoil of reversed vasectomies. Only these actors could create passive-aggression so natural that you wish you could walk right out of Michael’s condo door and leave the episode for a while — exactly Jim’s sentiments:
“Michael and Jan seem to be playing their own separate game, and it’s called ‘lets see how uncomfortable we can make our guests.’ And they’re both winning. So I am going to make a run for it.”

Gay Witch Hunt, Season Three
Oscar Martinez’s sexuality is no secret to Office fans now but it was his boss who outed him to his co-workers. Feeling offended by Michael’s use of the word ‘faggy’, Oscar confides in HR, ultimately leading to a hunt to find the homosexual in the office. The moment that stands out like an award-winning sore thumb is Michael’s courageous act of planting a wet one on Oscar’s lips to prove that he is totally not homophobic:
“Maybe we could go out for a beer sometime, and you could tell me... how you do that to another dude.” — Michael Scott

Drug Testing, Season Two

Nothing sets Dwight off like someone smoking a joint on company property. After finding the highly illegal substance, the whole office is under suspect and Michael takes it upon himself to educate his team on the dangers of drug abuse. His naivety is both the most annoying and endearing thing about the branch manager and his drug meeting is reflective of health classes all over the country:
“Do you think that smoking drugs is cool? Do you think that doing alcohol is cool?” — Michael Scott

Really Bad Movies – 'Billy Madison'

Stop looking at me swan! If you were between the ages of 10 and 20 in 1995, and you had the pleasure of receiving a fourth-tier education at any one of the country's public schools, chances are you already know the film in which that memorable line of dialogue was uttered. Yep, Billy Madison  may have been one of the most inane movies ever to have been released by a major studio, but to those who know and love Adam Sandler's earlier work (we're talking anything made before he went all mainstream with 1999's Big Daddy), this surrealist exploration of an adult male that must go back to school in order to take over his dad's hotel business is right up there with Citizen Kane. Now if only everyone else saw it that way. Here's a look back at Billy Madison.

In today's Hollywood economy, where risk-averse franchises supersede any type of originality, it's doubtful that a film like Billy Madison  could ever be greenlit. What can you say, when a running story line in your script involves an overgrown penguin, who serves no functional purpose aside to torment Sandler's overgrown manchild of a character, well then, that's not exactly a slam dunk in the pitch room. But hey, at least Sandler had the cojones to do it a couple of decades ago!
 
Watch Out for the Dead ClownIn the very scene that illuminates why Billy Madison is such a wonderfully bad movie, watch closely as a trickle of blood spews from the clown's mouth after he falls. Everyone points and laughs, even as he seemingly meets his maker. And why shouldn't they – he is a clown, after all! Billy Madison  was full of these hilarious little moments where the scene's complete 180 in tone caused you to scratch your head for a moment, right before you busted out laughing. Stupid, yes. But also very funny.
 
He Will Turn This Damn Bus Around!You can say that the greatest film of Chris Farley's brief, but memorable career was Tommy Boy, which coincidentally also came out in 1995. But fans of Billy Madison will recognize Farley's high-strung bus driver as some of the heavyweight performer's finest comedic acting. Watch as his face nearly explodes when a student hits him in the face with a sandwich.
 
Sandler Was Actually FunnyI know what you're thinking, Adam Sandler has been making hugely successful movies for over 20 years now. That's got to count for something, right? Well, yes, technically. But for a brief period in the mid-90s, a young Adam Sandler, who was fresh off his "Bad Boys" days as a cast member on SNL, made a few really dumb movies, among them, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, and even The Wedding Singer  to a certain degree, that were also really funny. But then something happened – Sandler started broadening his act towards a wider sect of the movie-going public. And since then (1998, to be exact) we've had to suffer through travesties like Click, That's My Boy  and (gasp!) Jack and Jill.  All one needs to do is watch something as incredibly bland as Grown Ups 2  and ask yourself, "Wow, is this really the same dude?" Sadly, yes. Yes it is. But hey, at least we've still got the movie about the overgrown penguin!

5 Reasons To Watch The New Fox Show 'Sleepy Hollow'

Let’s face it -- there are about a million new shows that hit the airwaves every season, and although plenty start out looking cool, many of them just don’t pan out in the end. At first glance Fox’s new show Sleepy Hollow appears to be taking advantage of the usual gimmicks -- an old, literary classic revamped with a modern-day setting and some hot actors to get us interested. But -- dare we say -- there’s something different about this one. Here are a few reasons to tune in.

 The Nicole Beharie Factor
Although she's far from a household name, we predict big things for Nicole Beharie. She had small but significant roles in Shame and 42 (this year's Jackie Robinson biopic), and now she's playing Ichabod Crane's police partner.
 Tom Mison, Who Apparently Goes By T-Mis
Look, a little eye candy never hurt nobody and the English actor is definitely a cutie. Taking on the lead role of Ichibod Crane, it's probably a good sign that his opening scenes in the season premiere (in which he literally rises from a shallow grave) have him look anything but hot. On-screen, the seasoned actor will rely on his legitimate acting chops, while off-screen he likes to go by his nickname T-Mis, and admits to having a hidden talent for twerking.
Numbers Don’t Lie
The series premiered Monday night, and everybody and their mama tuned in. Sleepy Hollow nabbed ten million viewers, officially making it Fox’s highest-rated fall drama premiere in six years.
Creator Alex Kurtzman Kinda Knows What He’s Doing
Kurtzman and co-creator Roberto Orci have been at this game a long time; they were both 24 year-old producers when they suddenly found themselves in charge of  the series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.  Since then he's written and produced for shows like Alias, Fringe, and worked with Michael Bay on the Transformers series.
It's Literally On Right Now
There. Now you have no excuse not to watch. Fox is streaming the pilot episode right now so you can see what all the hype is about for yourself. Go here to watch the pilot, and get ready for next Monday's episode.
Sleepy Hollow airs on Fox, Monday nights at 9 PM ET.

Daniel Radcliffe set for Freddie Mercury biopic?

London:`Harry Potter` star Daniel Radcliffe is reportedly set to replace Sacha Baron Cohen in an upcoming Freddie Mercury biopic.
`The Dictator` star Cohen was originally set to play the iconic Queen frontman before he quit over creative differences with surviving band mates Brian May and Roger Taylor, and now the Radcliffe could take on the part, reported Daily Star.
"Daniel has be told the part is his if he wants it. Despite his youth, Daniel has impressed movie bosses with his portrayal of gay poet Allen Ginsburg in this year`s movie `Kill Your Darlings`," a source said.
"Plus, he`s closer in height to Freddie than Sacha, who`s much taller. Daniel can really sing, too."
Producers are said to be prepared to offer a lot of money to the 24-year-old actor and it could be his biggest pay day since the `Harry Potter` saga.

Jemima Khan finds Russell obsessive!

London: Socialite Jemima Khan is reportedly worried because she feels that British comedian Russell Brand is getting obsessed with her.
The duo is said to be dating each other and were recently seen taking a romantic walk in New York. However, Jemima is unable to handle the affection Russell is showering on her.
“Jemima’s started to get a bit freaked out by Russell’s relentless affection. She’s described him as compulsive and obsessive,” dailystar.co.uk quoted a source as saying.
“It’s like he’s addicted to her. She likes him but it’s still too much,” the source added.

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Shah Rukh Khan back on 'Happy New Year' sets

Mumbai: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who flew down here on a short visit, has returned to the sets of upcoming movie `Happy New Year` in Dubai though he has completed his part of the shoot.

`Happy New Year` is being directed by Farah Khan and this is her third film with SRK post the blockbusters - `Main Hoon Naa` and `Om Shanti Om`.

“Back to Dubai...short visit to Mumbai...touch and go. Shoot coming to an end...another dream`s first schedule wrapping up soon,” Shah Rukh, 47, posted on Twitter Sunday.

Farah, who is about to wrap up the first schedule of the film, responded that he`s back for his crew.

“Can`t believe Shah Rukh Khan is back even though his shoot is over! True love for his crew and above all for the play station FIFA (a video game),” she tweeted.

`Happy New Year` also stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Boman Irani.

Pratyusha Banerjee likes to create problems: Hazel Keech

Mumbai: British-Indian actress Hazel Keech, the first to be voted out of `Bigg Boss Saath - 7`, describes co-contestant Pratyusha Banerjee as troublemaker.
The show went on air Sep 15 and Hazel, seen in `Bodyguard` in a sizeable role, was evicted on the seventh day, Saturday.
She said that just after spending about six days in the house, "I can`t exactly say who is what."
"I like Kamya (Punjabi)...she is forward and can say what she feels. Pratyusha likes to create problems. She is a negative character, but has a big fan following," Hazel told IANS.
The `Bigg Boss` house is divided into two parts - hell and heaven. Hazel was sent to hell, but she said it wasn`t as bad as it seemed.
"It was a nice experience. Jahannam (hell) wasn`t as bad as it seems. We were grateful to have water and a bed. The first few days were good, everyone got on well. I am so happy to have experienced this," she said.
Asked who she thinks will win the title, the 26-year-old said: "I don`t know what people like to see...bitchy people or nice ones. It depends on what people enjoy watching."
But regardless of the fact that she is out of the house now, Hazel has all the plans to follow it as a viewer.
"I will be following it. I have no idea what the audience have seen so far. I will watch it everyday. I am sad that I am no longer in the house, but I am also glad as I am not keeping too well," she said.
Hazel is set to start work on her next movie, in which she plays the lead role.
"I have a movie, which I am yet to start. It`s called `Bold Bollywood`. I am sure they will be happy that I am out of `Bigg Boss`," she said.
The other participants who are still contesting for the prize money in the house are Pratyusha, Kamya, Kushal Tandon, Gauhar Khan, Apoorva Agnihotri and his wife Shilpa, Tanisha Mukherjee, Ratan Rajput, Rajat Rawail, Armaan Kohli, VJ Andy, Anita Advani, Sangram Singh, and Eli Evram

Vidya Balan launches tech-based learning system

Thanapur (Uttar Pradesh): Actress Vidya Balan here Sunday launched a mobile phone-based learning system that seeks to make the learning process interesting for children.
According to the system, following a missed call on toll free No.18001208989, a recorded message would play on the return call that would take children through a learning module in an interesting manner.
The learning system, as part of Nihar Naturals Shanti Amla`s `Chotte Kadam Pragati ki Aur` initiative, will help children learn English words.
The brand, in association with Child Relief and You (CRY) India, is in its second phase of the campaign and brand ambassador Vidya showed how to use the IVR (interactive voice response) system.
"I did a similar thing (play a teacher) last year in Lusa village of Mirzapur district. But this time, I had more information to share," Vidya told IANS here.
She even used Bollywood songs to teach children of the village, also situated in the same district.
The "Paa" star believes movies have the largest reach in this context. "When you use a song to tell them something ... you are hoping it stays with them. It has strong impact on them," said Vidya.
Nihar Naturals Shanti Amla in association with CRY also created a learning environment by placing wind chimes of alphabets and numbers and wall paintings with simple Hindi to English translations in the village.
Vidya also interacted with self-help group women who are spearheading the campaign in their respective regions. They took a pledge to ensure the progress of children`s education.
Launched in September 2012, the initiative, aimed at empowering women to support children`s education in the country, has made an impact on many lives.
As part of the initiative, two percent of all proceeds from the sale of the hair oil are contributed to the cause of children`s education.
Nihar Naturals Shanti Amla has so far supported 19 projects across 10 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Across India, 36,058 children have got the opportunity to get educated.
Vidya highlighted that in Lusa village alone, the initiative helped motivate 128 children to stay in school, 31 dropouts to re-enrol and upgrade middle school infrastructure.

'Nayak Returns' to have a fresh subject: Anil Kapoor

Mumbai: Actor Anil Kapoor says that `Nayak Returns` will have a completely fresh subject and it won`t be a sequel.
`Nayak` (2001) was a political action thriller starring Kapoor, Rani Mukerji and Amrish Puri. The film was a remake of
S Shankar`s successful Tamil film `Mudhalvan`.
Now `Nayak 2` is rolling out, though Kapoor says it is not a sequel.
"I have just signed `Nayak 2` and it is my responsibility to put the project together. It is not a sequel to `Nayak`. The film is completely a fresh subject but it is something similar... The character is same. We will try to do something special," the actor said.
Kapoor will be seen next in `Sharmaji Ka Atom Bomb`, directed by Abhishek Sharma (of `Tere Bin Laden` fame). A comedy, it is to go on floors by the end of this year.
Reportedly, the film is going to have Tabu as well.
Kapoor is also looking forward to working with Rajkumar Santoshi for a film based on the Partition. (They had worked together in `Pukar` (2000) and `Lajja` (2001).)
"The film with Rajkumar Santoshi, it is very ambitious film and an excellent role, it is one of the best roles that I have come across," he said.

China's richest man to build world's largest film studio

Beijing: China`s richest man Wang Jianlin Sunday said he would build the world`s biggest film studio in the city of Qingdao.
Wang, owner of Dalian Wanda Group, intends to invest 30 billion yuan (almost $5 billion) in the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis, which will consist of 20 studios, including one - which he says will be the world`s largest - of 10,000 sq m and a permanent underwater stage.
The 540-hectare park will include a movie theatre, wax museum, exhibition centre, yacht club, hotels and other cultural and tourist facilities.
Expected to be completed by 2017, the park will host around 30 foreign production groups and at least 100 domestic teams annually.
The property and entertainment conglomerate, who acquired the America-based cinema operator AMC last year, has high hopes for China`s film industry, estimating the nation`s box office will surpass that of the US by 2018.
The centre is part of Wang`s cultural development strategy and an attempt to create Chinese cultural brand.