Is Shahid Kapoor taking a dig at Kareena Kapoor Khan?

The Haider actor recently commented on his pairing with the former flame. What did Mr Kapoor say about Ms Khan? Read on to find out…

It all started, jab they met. Shahid and Kareena’s pairing was once the hot talk of B-town. The duo’s romantic fairytale however witnessed a bitter end and the two actors aren’t on speaking terms anymore. Let’s just say it was good while it lasted. Or was it?Shahid Kapoor certainly thinks otherwise. In a recent statement the Haider actor said, “Kareena and I were a flop pair.” Ouch! That’s gotta hurt!

Relax folks, it’s not how it appears to be. Shahid was in fact talking about his onscreen pairing with Bebo.” We did three films and people didn’t like our pairing in any of them. At that time, people didn’t like seeing us together, but we kept trying. So with Jab We Met, it was almost like people, by mistake, watched it and said, ‘Oh, these two do look good together’.”

Talking further about the film, the actor said, “Today, everyone feels it is this huge movie, but when it had released, it was just like any other hit film.”

Well we would love to see how Bebo reacts to Shahid’s statement! Any thoughts BollywoodLifers?

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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.

Hollywood & Bollywood News Updates 20th September 2013

Hollywood Updates

Selena Gomez Denied Russian Visa Because She Supports Gay Rights

Selena Gomez is the latest U.S. performer to be denied access into Russia. Joining the likes of Lady Gaga and Madonna, Gomez is the newest singer to be banned from entering the country. On Gomez's tour itinerary, she was set to perform next week in Moscow and St. Peteresburg, but those locations have now been removed.

Gomez is thought to have been denied a visa due to her support of gay rights. Recently, Russia passed a law banning gay propaganda and have actively been denying people entrance into the country if they are expected to speak out in support of gay rights. The Moscow Times confirmed this saying, "Gomez failed to secure a Russian visa after the government tightened the visa regime for foreign musicians in response to Madonna's and Lady Gaga's decisions to openly support gays during their shows in Russia last year." The article also went on to say that Russian conservatives have attempted to file a lawsuit against "those U.S. singers" that promote "nontraditional sexual relationships."

On Sept. 17, three days before Gomez's visa request was denied, gay rights activist and author John Becker began a petition on Change.org that asked Gomez  "to stand on stage and speak out for Russia's LGBT community." Now that Gomez has been denied access into Russia, the petition has reached almost 13 thousand signatures.  

Snooki plans to undergo breast lift

Washington: Former `Jersey Shore` star Snooki has reportedly revealed that she thinks her "boobs are disgusting" after giving birth to her 1-year-old son Lorenzo.

According to People magazine, the 25-year old American reality television personality expressed her dissatisfaction with her boobs, on Bettheny Frankel`s talk show, saying "my boobs are hanging and so big", ABC News reported.

She added that she wants to feel confident about her chest and may undergo a breast lift. 

You will get to know me on my next tour: Jessie J

London: Singer Jessie J says fans will get to know her better in her upcoming concert tour next month.

The 25-year-old `Price Tag` hitmaker insists the audience would have a different experience this time, reported Daily Star.

"I`ve written the treatment for the tour. All of the ideas are mine. It`s very much an experience. You guys will get to feel a lot of the songs. You`ll get to know me," Jessie said.

"I try my hardest no matter how far away the audience are, however big the crowd, to really look at people when I sing. You guys will get to feel a lot of the songs. You`ll get to know me," she added.

The singer was also unhappy that her new album Alive got leaked online.

"The mystery in music is slowly disappearing. The big reveals don`t happen anymore. Everything is so immediate! Social networking just makes everything so accessible. Such a shame," she added. 

Olivia Wilde made first move on fiancé

Los Angeles: ‘Drinking Buddies’ star Olivia Wilde says that when her fiance Jason Sudeikis met her, he did not even ask for her number.

The 29-year-old actress who has been dating Sudeikis since 2011, had to drop her number to her fiance through a friend, reported People magazine.

"I met Jason, and I thought he was so charming. He`s a great dancer. But he didn`t even get my number," Wilde said.
"Over the next six months we kept running into each other. [One night], my best guy friend walked up to him and said, `This is Olivia`s number. Use it.` That was the beginning," she added.

The actress may have a very fun-filled wedding.

Gwyneth Paltrow makes too many demands in gym?

London: Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow reportedly makes too many demands in the gym she co-owns.

The 42-year-old actress exercises for two hours a day, six days a week, owns her own chain of workout studios, reported Daily Telegraph.

"Before she showers, Gwyneth makes someone go into the stall and wipe the entire shower dry. She refuses to touch what she calls `somebody else`s shower water`," a source said.

"She also refuses to use toilet paper that anyone has touched and demands an unopened package. It`s nuts," the source added.

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux got chickens with mansion

Los Angeles: Actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Justin Theroux inherited chickens when they moved into their USD 21 million Bel Air mansion last year.

The 42-year-old screenwriter who is engaged to Aniston, says having chickens in the place was one of the reasons they moved into the place, reported E!Online.

"We inherited the chickens from the previous owners. They were like, `Of course we`ll get rid of the chickens,` and we said, `Are you crazy? Don`t get rid of the chickens. That`s half the reason we wanted this place," Theroux said.

Aniston had previously joked that the people were getting bored to receive eggs from them.

Liam Hemsworth locks lips with Eiza Gonzalez

Los Angeles: It was the final nail in the coffin for Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus` relationship after the former was seen kissing Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez.

Hemsworth, 23, and Gonzalez were spotted as they got cosy in a car parking area here, reports dailystar.co.uk.

The new couple went separate ways after sharing a few passionate moments. Gonzalez looked really happy.

Hemsworth and Cyrus` relationship, which lasted over a year, hit the rocks when Cyrus gave a raunchy performance on stage during an awards function. She later stripped down for her track "Wrecking ball".

Hemsworth is said to have been embarrassed by Cyrus` actions.

'Blue Is the Warmest Color' Trailer Is Solemn, Sexy, and Seriously Intense

The trailer for the French drama Blue is the Warmest Color was released today after winning the Palme d'Or prize at the 2013 Cannes Festival. The Abdellatif Kechiche-directed film chronicles the love affair of a young lesbian couple. French actress Adèle Exarchopoulos plays Adèle, an impressionable high school student who falls for the older and more mature Emma, played by Léa Seydoux (Midnight in Paris). While the trailer doesn't give away too much, it does feature the two girls in some intensely passionate scenes that show how overwhelming first love can be. Since the film is in French, the trailer doesn't have any dialogue, but it doesn't need it. The wonderful acting and compelling storyline is enough to engross audiences. 
Wild Bunch
Judging from the trailer, it is understanable why the film is garnering so much buzz. This looks to be a fresh look at young love. But while the film has been receiving critical acclaim, it has been given an NC-17 rating. While this is typically a death sentence for American movies, the French film is receiving so much great feedback that it will be released in U.S. theaters on Oct. 25. Blue Angel, the French graphic novel which the film is based on, will also be released in the U.S. in October. 

Lorde Turns Down Katy Perry, Angers Miley Cyrus Fans, Still Coolest Teenager Ever

She could have added some diamonds to her timepiece, but 16 year-old singer Lorde decided to turn down a profitable gig opening for Katy Perry in favor of listening to her gut. The pop star, who is already cooler than you or I could ever hope to be, confirmed that she didn't take the opportunity because it didn't feel right to her. It's not a surprising move, considering she also talked her record label into giving her time to develop into the artist she currently is rather than simply popping out a debut album full of cover songs. However, there's no hard feelings about the tour — Lorde said that she thinks Perry is "really talented" — so there's no reason for any Katycats to get riled up.
Unfortunately, it takes even less to upset Miley Cyrus' army of "Smilers," which is something Lorde learned the hard way. After announcing on Twitter that her hit song "Royals" had bumped Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" from the top spot of the US iTunes Chart, she also reported that the death threats had been flowing in, saying "wo #1 on US itunes. even if it lasts an hour i feel HAPPY. downside is all these miley fans telling me they're gonna stab my rotting corpse." Luckily, the New Zealander has a good sense of humor, and even retweeted a couple of her favorite threats.
While the crazed fan reaction is rather unsurprising, it is worth noting that Lorde herself is a fan of "Wrecking Ball," and even tweeted in support when Cyrus' single first dropped. You see, Smilers, it is possible for everyone to just get along. There's plenty of room on your iPods for both Bangerz and Pure Heroine, so just take a deep breath and enjoy all of the awesome ladies in pop music right now. Oh, and stop tweeting death threats. Seriously, just don't do that. 

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Parodies of Miley Cyrus’ 'Wrecking Ball'

As well as smashing her own VEVO record by surpassing 100 million views in just six days, the impact of Miley Cyrus' promo for "Wrecking Ball" has also been highlighted by the amount of parodies that have cropped up since its premiere last week. Here's a look at some of the funniest, weirdest and in some cases, most downright disturbing, efforts to replicate the sledgehammer-licking, steel-ball straddling, nude-posing video.
 

Radio 1's Greg JamesThe presenter of the UK’s biggest pop radio station's drive-time show is no stranger to getting his kit off or indeed the idea of the video spoof, which made him the perfect candidate to slap on the make-up, force a few tears out and show former girlfriend Ellie Goulding exactly what she's been missing.
Frank McDonaldVine user Frank McDonald didn't quite have the budget to recreate the studio setting of the original so instead had to make do with a swinging tyre in his back garden for perhaps the most cleverly improvised tribute yet.
 

Nicolas CageChances are you'll never be able to look at the comically intense actor in the same way again after one slightly unhinged YouTube user decided to superimpose his face onto Cyrus' body for an eight-second clip which has already racked up an impressive four million views.
 

Adorable KittenEven the feline world isn't immune from the power of the former Hannah Montana as this Vine clip featuring a disinterested kitten being gently swung by its neck to demolish two upright books perfectly shows.

Aleksei ArcherThe award for most effort goes to YouTube comedienne Aleksei Archer, who not only offered the most well-produced pastiche but also rewrote the entire lyrics of the song in order to mock Cyrus' recent MTV VMA performance.

It Is Seriously Time To Stop Watching MTV’s ‘Teen Mom’

It’s time for another season of MTV’s hit reality show Teen Mom, which means young people everywhere are tuning in to receive valuable information about safe sex and the realities of raising a child when you’re still a child yourself. Only that’s not what’s happening at all when folks tune in to the show. So I make this plea to people the world over — myself included — please. Can we all stop supporting this terrible series (that is also strangely addictive if you like to watch things that make you really, really angry)? Here are a few reasons to boycott this madness.
Actually, Teen Pregnancy Looks Pretty Awesome

Wait. So, if I’m a teenager in America, and I get knocked up, there’s a chance that I might end up on television? And if I have enough drama, and get into enough Twitter beefs with my fellow co-stars, I could get my own spin-off series? Oh, and then there’s the part where I’ll get paid as well? Sign me up (10 years ago).
Parents Everywhere Achieve A False Sense Of Superiority
Confession time. How many of us watch this show and -- 15 minutes in -- are suddenly parenting experts and/or the best parents ever, because we never once demanded that our Mom babysit for us so we could go on a date with some guy who was not the father of our child? And how many of us pat ourselves on the back because we never got into a screaming match with our babydaddy on the side of the highway? This show makes even the most mediocre parents look top-notch, and turns the rest of us into judgmental, unsympathetic, know-it-alls.
The Adult Parents Of The Teen Parents Are, Often, Equally Horrible
While there have been some parents on the show (teen and otherwise) who were actually not so cringe-worthy, most seasons are just filled with bad parenting left and right. Now, granted, the label of ‘bad parenting’ may be complicated, but let’s just say that many of the teens receive so much “help” from their parents, one gets the sense that they’re not even getting the full brunt of [teen] parenthood, and -- as a result --  neither are the viewers.
An Entire Demographic Of Teen Moms Are Inexplicably Left Out
After years of this show being on the air, you’d think there would have been a handful of teen parents from inner city neighborhoods. Not that diversity would necessarily make up for everything else that is problematic on Teen Mom, but the fact that so many of the girls live in decent-sized homes, in decent neighborhoods adds to a certain glamourized depiction of teen motherhood in America.
Teen Moms Get Turned Into Reality TV Stars
Granted, we are living in an age where fame is not necessarily relative to possession of a particular talent or skill. But one of the most devastating truths about the Teen Mom series is that it turns young, often troubled mothers into celebrities. It’s like taking a troubled child star and handing her a baby, and then sitting back to videotape the results. We’ve seen many of these girls (Jenelle Evans, Farrah Abraham, Amber Portwood, etc.) become walking trainwrecks and fodder for the tabloids. And in all that drama and junk entertainment, it’s easy to forget the children.

Holy CJ Cregg! Allison Janney Brought Back 'The Jackal' on 'Arsenio'

For seven seasons, Allison Janney brought class and sassiness into The White House as Press Secretary CJ Cregg on The West Wing. One of her greatest hits was this lip-synch of Ronny Jordan's "The Jackal," which was written in to the show after Aaron Sorkin caught her performing it on set to entertain her castmates.

Janney recently returned to a severely underused Twitter account, and current White House Press Secretary Jay Carney welcomed her back with a request for a lesson in Jackal-ing. While she was promoting her new comedy Mom on Arsenio Tuesday night, the actress resurrected the act. Sadly, the audience didn't seem to know what was going on. But West Wing fans were definitely in heaven.

Jennifer Aniston 'desperate' for baby?

London: Former `Friends` star Jennifer Aniston is reportedly getting broody and is desperate to have a baby.

The 44-year-old actress has been trying to get pregnant since her engagement with actor Justin Theroux in August 2012, and she is said to be frustrated that she`s not expecting yet, reported Daily Mirror.

"It is starting to be a source of irritation for Jen. She purposely left her work slate clean for the next few months to prepare for motherhood. She puts a brave face on the rumours, but it masks her desperate desire to be a mother," a source said.

It is also said the couple`s wedding may be delayed due to their working commitments. Aniston has recently spoken about their future wedding, insisting they haven`t set a date yet because they want to wait until the timing is `perfect`.

"We just want to do it when it`s perfect, and we`re not rushed, and no one is rushing from a job or rushing to a job.

"And, you know, we already feel married. There have been no cancelled weddings. There have been no postponed weddings. There have been no arguments about where to get married. Just clearing all that up," she had said.

Johnny Carson biopic in the making

Los Angeles: Johnny Carson, the legendary NBC talk show host, will be the subject of a television miniseries.

NBC will be producing the series, based on Bill Zehme`s long awaited biography `Carson the Magnificent: An Intimate Portrait`, reported Ace Showbiz.

The series will follow Carson`s life from his childhood in Nebraska until his death in 2005. It features a number of personal details gathered from Zehme`s access to Carson`s close personal and professional connections.

Zehme`s book is yet to be published owing to numerous delays, presumably the publication will now tie in with the release or pre-release of some material from the series.

NBC have not announced any further details including who would be playing Carson.

Carson was one of NBC`s biggest stars, working for the company for over thirty years. His show, `The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson`, was hugely popular and aired on the network between 1962 and 1992.

He retired in 1992 and has been cited as the inspiration for many other talk show hosts including David Letterman, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon.

Pop Stars Who Risked The Wrath Of PETA

Despite being a longtime advocate of animal rights, Katy Perry found herself under fire from PETA this week after the charity claimed that the likes of the elephant, monkey and tiger used in her "Roar" video could have suffered great distress during its filming. The Billboard chart-topper has since responded with a letter from the American Humane Association which confirms that none of the animals in question were harmed in the shoot. But she's not the first pop star forced to defend her honour in such a manner. Here's a look at five others who incurred the wrath of the controversial activists.

Lady GagaAfter wearing a bikini made of meat for the front cover of Vogue in Japan, pop's least shy and retiring wallflower then went the whole hog for the 2010 MTV VMAs by sporting an entire dress made out of raw beef. Understandably, PETA didn't take too kindly to such a publicity-seeking use of animal flesh. But after offering a mumbo-jumbo explanation for its creation, Gaga remained unrepentant and recently described it as her favourite outfit ever.



BeyoncéAt the same time most viewers of Beyoncé's Super Bowl half-time show were transfixed on her bootylicious dance moves, PETA were instead focusing all their attention on the scantily-clad costume made from the skins of pythons, iguanas and cows. Coming just a month after she wore a mink coat during her appearance at President Barack Obama's inauguration, it seems fair to say that Mrs Carter is unlikely to be on their Christmas card list this year.

Jennifer LopezA long-time arch nemesis of PETA, Jenny From The Block first caused offence when she introduced fur into her Sweetface clothing line in 2005. Two years later, several protestors stormed the audition stage of her Glow In The Dark reality show to label J-Lo as a 'fur-ho.' While the organisation even created a computer game, J.Lo Fur Bully On The Block, in which players try to rescue animals from her clothing factory.



Britney SpearsLike Perry, Britney Spears found herself at the centre of a PETA storm following a video shoot in 2008. The pop princess had previously been criticised by the charity for draping a snake around her neck for her iconic 2001 MTV VMA performance. But she angered them even more when she failed to take any notice of their warning about the use of "cruelly trained lions and elephants" in the promo for "Circus."

RihannaPETA certainly didn't mince their words when they saw Rihanna parading around in a pair of thigh-high snakeskin boots during a night out in central London last year, labelling the R&B workhorse "a desperate freak." Using her beloved Instagram page, the unapologetic star then posted a photo of herself dressed in a white fur coat with the caption #petaproblems.

Bollywood Updates

It was awkward to call Sanjay Dutt for 'Ungli' shoots: Rensil

Mumbai: Director Rensil D`Silva says it was not easy to direct Sanjay Dutt for upcoming film `Ungli` at a time when the actor was getting ready to surrender and serve his remaining jail term in the 1993 bomb blasts case.

"It`s never easy when someone is going to jail and you have to direct him. There was a grim mood on the set. But Sanju himself made things easy for all of us with his calm demeanour and professionalism. If he had not been comfortable, it would have been difficult for us direct him," he said.

"I have known him for quite some time and I feel he has gone through enough in his life and I wish he does not have to undergo similar things. It is traumatic," he said.

The Supreme Court on March 21 upheld Dutt`s conviction in the case and sentenced him to five years in prison. The 54- year-old actor is currently in Pune`s Yerwada jail to serve the pending three-and-half years term.

After Rensil`s directorial debut `Kurbaan`, Dutt expressed his desire to work with him.

"We felt a bit awkward... Bad to go at his place or talk to him every day (after the conviction) and ask him to come for shoot when he was going through so much in his personal life. But I had to do it. We are lucky to have finished our work with him. There were 2-3 scenes to be shot for which I had waited for one-and-a-half month," he said.

Produced by Karan Johar, `Ungli`, starring Emraan Hashmi, Kangna Ranaut and Randeep Hooda besides Dutt, has had its own share of roadblocks.

Karan postponed `Ungli`s release from September 20 to a later date to avoid clash with Shahid Kapoor`s `Phata Poster Nikla Hero`. Reports also surfaced about creative differences between Karan and Shirish Kunder, who was editing the film.

"There had been delay in the release and one of the reasons was the Sanju factor. We had a delay in music department and then Shirish Kunder had to go as he had his own film to edit. Karan Johar gave away the release date to Shahid Kapoor for `Phata Poster Nikla Hero`. So one thing after another held up the release of `Ungli`," Rensil said.

Rensil hopes to finish the project by Christmas and release the film early next year.

"We are looking to release the film in January or February. The film is about friendship and it doesn`t have too many songs. There is one promotional song and we are working on it," he added.

Doing intimate scenes with Ashmit was tough: Veena Malik

New Delhi: Former friends Veena Malik and Ashmit Patel may have worked together in ‘Supermodel’, but the actress reveals it was difficult doing intimate scenes with him as they were not on talking terms during the shooting.

Veena and Ashmit were first introduced as contestants on `Bigg Boss` season 4 and became close on the reality TV show. However, after the show got over, problems surfaced in their relationship.

The Pakistani actress says she reunited on-screen only for professional reasons and has moved on from the 35-year-old actor.

"It was very tough to shoot intimate scenes together... I have never been through such trauma. A person you talk to everyday, is so close and then you are not even looking at each other. During the shoot of the movie we weren`t even talking to each other, we had a cold war going on," Veena said.
The duo is now on "good professional terms" and Veena is keen to work with Ashmit again.

"We have come to a point where we will keep bumping into each other, we have to live in the same industry so it is important to make peace. I have great regard for Ashmit. He has been a strong support for me and after `Supermodel` I realised that we can work together. I would love to do more films with him," she said.

The romantic thriller, directed by Navin Batra, released Friday.

'Soniye' different from my other songs: Mika Singh

Mumbai: Singer Mika Singh, who has collaborated with Shibani Kashyap for Punjabi track `Soniye` for the latter`s upcoming untitled album, says the song is different from his other songs.

Mika`s forte is Punjabi flavoured pop numbers such as `Mauja hi Mauja`, `Pungi`, and `Rani too main raja`, but his song with Shibani is a fusion of desi and Sufi beats.

"It is a very good song. We both (me and Shibani) have sung it together and our common friend Gaurav Dayal has composed the music. People are liking all my current songs, but this (`Soniye`) is all different," Mika told reporters here Thursday at the shoot of the video.

"Shibani has sung very well and you all will love it. It is a club song and has disco beats, but it is Sufi as well," he added.

Mika said that the video got delayed because of his busy schedule.

"We were planning to come out with the video, but I was busy with my shows. Now finally we are shooting the video and it`s a very good song," said Mika.

Love should be extraordinary: Ranbir Kapoor

Mumbai: The heartthrob of many, Ranbir Kapoor`s heart throbs for true love. The young star says he treats love as sacred and wants to keep it on the highest pedestal.

The 30-year-old, one of Bollywood`s most eligible bachelors, does not intend to settle for an arranged marriage.

"Today`s new generation takes its own decisions. I don`t think I will go for an arranged marriage, but I am not against arranged marriages," Ranbir told reporters in an interview.

"Personally, love is very important for me. There are lots of ordinary things in life, so love should be extraordinary. I hope I achieve that," he added.

He is young and successful. His fans want to know whom he will marry.

Currently, the `Jawaani Deewani` star is reportedly crazy about Katrina Kaif. They worked together in `Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani` and `Raajneeti`.

He neither accepted nor denied the relationship, but said: "I am single till I get married."

"If I am in a relationship and if I talk about it and in case my relationship doesn`t work, that puts a lot of pressure on the girl and her reputation. People get very judgemental and our society judges girls a lot," he added.

The `Rockstar` star wants to keep his love life under wraps but says he will share the news of his marriage.

"Of course, if I get married, I will not hide it, or even if I want to live my life like a free bird," he said.

"I have realised that as much as I can, I should hide my personal life and save it and not make my life a reality show. I will try my best," he added.

When asked if this was the lesson he had learnt from his previous relationship with Deepika Padukone, he replied: "Yes."

"The last time when I was in a relationship, I used to talk about it, but the spotlight gets to your personal life," said the actor.

"Wherever you go people ask the same question. At times it gets difficult. You work so much on a film and people only want to know about your personal life. I feel bad that they don`t talk about your work, but it`s part of my job," he said.

Pictures of Ranbir and Katrina were recently leaked, but he says he is not upset about this.

"I don`t get upset about anything. I am an actor and today everybody is a photographer as everyone has a camera. People want to know about you. When I was a child, even I wanted to know about my favourite actor. So they will write about it," he said.

"Yes, I feel bad when everybody is talking about your personal life, but it`s part of my business. As an actor we always want people to write about us and talk about us. And when they are actually writing, then we say don`t write about this. I am an actor, I am a public property. I don`t own myself, public owns me," he said.

Rumours are not good for anyone. But Ranbir gets ample support from his parents - Neetu and Rishi Kapoor.

"Thankfully, both my parents are from the film industry and a lot has been written about them when they were dating each other. Of course, they feel bad when so much of negativity happens," he said.

"At times, of course, they (parents) must be feeling bad, but they don`t say anything. They are very supportive," he added.

Ranbir is now gearing up for the release of his new film `Besharam`.

‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ review: A childish masala film!

After rom-com ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’, Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ comes across as a simple childlike Hindi film that now is a rarity. The film starring Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D’Cruz is one of its kinds because the audiences have now matured and expect more than what has already been delivered.

Santoshi’s previous film- ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’- had laughter elements scattered across the film evenly. But that’s not the case with ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’, where the audiences are left to wonder whether to laugh or cry!

That’s certainly doesn’t mean that the film isn’t worth a laughter. A number of thoroughly entertaining comic sequences are sporadically placed in the film. Nonetheless, some clichéd filmi scenes peppered on the top somewhat dilute the true essence of the film.

The story is about a small town mother’s aspirations and her dream to see her son becoming an honest police officer. Savitri (Padmini Kolhapure) wants her son Vishwas (Shahid Kapoor) to join the police force. But her son is a wannabe actor who cannot think of anything beyond films.

Savitri, raises her son with great difficulties and instils good values in him. She doesn’t want him to indulge in anything that is unethical. But her son has other plans.

The acting ka keeda in him tempts him to opt for a different route to build a career- yes a career in films. He dreams of becoming a superstar.

The wannabe actor gives a miss to his enrolment in the Mumbai police for his Bollywood aspirations. His chance encounter with real goondas while he is wearing a fake Police uniform helps him meet his ladylove Kajal (Ileana D’Cruz).

Kajal, who is a socially responsible young woman, is stumped by Vishwas’s daredevilry as he accidentally becomes a catalyst in rescuing an innocent girl from the clutches of the goondas.

And the silsila of Kajal’s misunderstanding continues. In the meanwhile, Vishwas gets the shock of his life when he is informed of his mother’s arrival to the city. And the troubled son looks for ways to keep pretending to be a Police Officer.

But how long will Vishwas be able to keep his mother’s Vishwas in him intact. The remaining part of the film answers the question.

Coming to the acting- ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ is an out and out Shahid Kapoor film. The actor delivers applause worthy performance in the film which has him in the limelight from the start to finish. ‘Barfi!’ girl Ileana has very little screen space yet manages to impress. And ‘fabulous’ is the word for veteran Padmini Kolhapure.

The songs in the film are a treat to the ears. The picturisation of the song ‘Mere Bina Tu’ will certainly remind you of ‘Tu Jaane Na’ featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif from Santoshi’s ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’. And the song ‘Main Rang Sharbaton Ka’ by Atif Aslam and Chinmayi Sripada is truly melodious.

PPNH in totality doesn’t have too much to offer apart from Shahid’s flawless performance. The screenplay was good but the story failed to hold the attention of the audiences.

The first half of the film promises sheer entertainment. But the film goes flat in the latter half. Santoshi’s idea was good but perhaps he failed to implement it well.

If you want to take your kids for a movie, then ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ is definitely a good choice this weekend. And even otherwise if you still want to watch the film, do not go with great expectations.

‘The Lunchbox’ review: A rare fare through and through!

Director Ritesh Batra’s debut Hindi feature vehicle - ‘The Lunchbox’ – runs on the theme that reads “Kabhi kabhi galat train bhi sahi jagah pahuncha deti hai” (Sometimes even a wrong train can get you to the right destination).
‘The Lunchbox’ is a journey of Saajan Fernandes (Irrfan Khan) and Ila (Nimrat Kaur) who are living a spice-less existence. Saajan is a widowed government employee on the verge of retirement after serving his company faithfully for 35 years. Ila, on the other hand, is a duty-bound young housewife, who lives to serve her husband Rajeev and nurse her daughter Yashvi. To rev-up her marriage, Illa decides to cook a delish meal for her indifferent (and infidel) hubby and get it delivered by the impeccable hands of dabbawallahs. As fate would have it, the dabba lands up at Saajan’s desk leading to a series of written notes being passed on from one end to another. Ila gets an anchor that was missing in her life and love brings a breath of fresh air in the autumn of Saajan’s life. What pulls the strings of the audience’s heart the most is the way ‘love’ cooks up between the pair sans any form of new age communication. To add zing to this love story, there is Aslam Sheikh (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), who has been hired as Saajan’s post retirement replacement. Nawazuddin as Aslam is unintentionally funny and he has got his comic timing right. His interesting conversations with Saajan make the film more engaging and original. Ditto for Bharati Achrekar (Mrs Deshpande) who plays Ila’s neighbour in the film. It is her voice that can be heard from upstairs whenever Ila engages in conversation with her.

What makes ‘The Lunchbox’ a rare fare is the fact it follows the uncharted path, never goes into the predictable zones and of course, steers clear of the clichés such as masala song sequences.

Ritesh Batra’s has given a sensible direction to the film and needless to say, when there are honed actors like Irrfan Khan and Nawazudddin Siddiqui, performances are bound to be one of the other unique aspects of the film. Nimrat Kaur looks real on the frames as a middle-class housewife seeking someone to share her feelings with.

The ending of the film has been left to the viewers` imagination or perhaps there is a a sequel in making.

Clearly, ‘The Lunchbox’ is a wholesome affair – one that shows how it feels when mundane seems magic and attempts to explore the concept of age bar in love.

'Bigg Boss 7': Pratyusha Banerjee's ex-flame to join her in the house

Earlier, Sara Khan and Ali Merchant had done the same in the fourth season of the popular reality show.

Telly actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who is seen on the latest edition of Bigg Boss, has been in the limelight for all the wrong reasons lately.

The TV`s favourite bahu first made waves when she decided to quit her popular show `Balika Vadhu` midway.

Later, it was her break-up with businessman-boyfriend Makrand Malhotra and filing of a police complaint against him accusing him of abusive behaviour.

Now, rumour has it that her ex-beau Makrand may follow her into the Bigg Boss house.

Earlier, Sara Khan and Ali Merchant had done the same in the fourth season of the popular reality show.

The couple even had a much-hyped wedding on the show, but parted ways soon after the show came to an end. Well as they, anything for TRPs.

Interestingly, Makrand had thrown a lavish bash to celebrate his break-up with Pratyusha and had denied it being a publicity gimmick.

Now, only time will tell what turn the Pratyusha-Makrand saga will take and whether it is for real or is just a publicity stunt.

Mard nahi hai is baar 'Bigg Boss' me: Shradha Sharma

New Delhi: Former contestant of ‘Bigg Boss’, Shradha Sharma is excited to watch ‘Bigg Boss Season 7’. She is happy that her favourite star Salman Khan is once again hosting the show and is also impressed with the theme of Jannat v/s Jahannum. She says, “I like the whole concept of Jannat v/s Jahannum. See, we all have both negative & Positive aspect within us but unfortunately negativity always influence more than positive, It depends on us which way to go.”

Commenting on ‘Bigg Boss Season 7’, Shradha says, “The number of male contestants is very less. Among male contestants some are good and I personally like them but ‘Mard nahi hai is baar Bigg Boss me jise Bigg boss ke ghar me dekhne me mazaa aaye’ and I think girls will dominate the house in this season only if they get united”

Well, according to a secret source or should say rumors Dancing Doll Shradha Sharma may take a grand wild entry in this season of Bigg Boss. Finger crossed!

US organisation to award Aamir Khan for 'Satyamev Jayate'

Washington: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been selected for a US award for his television show `Satyamev Jayate` along with eminent American director Kathryn Bigelow and the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC).

They will be honoured at the inaugural awards dinner by the America Abroad Media (AAM) in Washington DC on October 28.

"Their work exemplifies the power of media to inform, educate and empower citizens about the critical social and public policy issues of our time," America Abroad Media said in a statement.

America Abroad Media said Aamir`s TV series, `Satyamev Jayate`, explores India`s biggest social challenges and has been seen by hundreds of millions of people in his country and across Asia.

Khan was also recently selected as one of TIME Magazine`s 100 most influential people.

Bigelow is the director of films like `Zero Dark Thirty` and `The Hurt Locker`, which have received widespread acclaim for their honest portrayal of war and counter-terrorism. In 2010, Bigelow became the first and only woman to date to win the Academy Award for Best Director.

Founded by Peter Ackerman, the ICNC produces award-winning documentaries on the role of non-violent resistance in promoting democratic change.

The ICNC - which was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 - will release a new documentary on the Arab Spring and uprising in Egypt later this year. 

Hollywood & Bollywood News Updates 19th September 2013

Hollywood Updates

Hot for Teacher: Hollywood's Sexiest Educators

Remember your favorite math teacher who looked amazing in that tight skirt? Or your high school music teacher whose smile looked nothing short of perfect? Chances are you probably don’t. Of course, those imaginary teachers could only belong in Hollywood. History teachers with rippling six pack abs and substitutes who are two dance steps away from a strip pole are just fantasies you see in movies and TV.
While your teachers were probably older, less in shape, and half as charming as their Hollywood counterparts, it never hurts to indulge in a little daydreaming about what your ideal teacher would look like. We’ve compiled a gallery of some of the sexiest educators you wish taught you a lesson or two about the laws of physical attraction. Don't get caught peeking!

Madonna poses with guns after Navy Yard shooting

Los Angeles: Just one day after the deadly Navy Yard shooting, pop diva Madonna revealed a still shot from her upcoming short film which shows her aiming a gun at a body on the floor.
The 66-year-old singer, who is known for landing up in controversies every time, is receiving tons of backlash for her latest stunt.
The scene from the film ‘Secret Project Revolution’ also shows other bodies lying around a living room, including one man who appears to be on top of a piano.
Madonna has worn a pair of fishnet tights, a black leotard and a black leather glove as she clutches the revolver tightly.
The project is about freedom of expression and protect persecution.
But this is not the first time that the Queen of Pop has sparked controversy with her use of handheld weapons.
During last year`s MDNA tour, she was highly criticised for her use of fake guns throughout the performance.

Miley Cyrus' VMAS show was tacky: Pink

Los Angeles: Singer Pink has branded pop star Miley Cyrus` performance at the MTV Video Music Awards as "tacky". She insists that the former child star cheated her loyal fans with her raunchy new image.
Pink says that the performance did not do justice to the former ‘Hannah Montana’ star`s talents, reports contactmusic.com.
"I think it`s tacky... She`s really freaking talented. She`s beautiful. She can sing her as** off and to go up there and do that? She`s cheating herself and she`s cheating the rest of us. She can do what she wants. People can like it if they want. I`m not going to buy it," she said.
Cyrus hit the stage with Robin Thicke at the awards ceremony last month to perform to his hit track "Blurred Lines", but her `twerking` dance moves and controversial outfit led to several complaints to America`s broadcasting regulator The Federal Communications Commission.
"She can do better. I`ve seen her do better... I twerk all the time. There`s a place for that and it`s not on stage," Pink added.

Lucas Black to return in 'Fast & Furious 7'

Los Angeles: Actor Lucas Black will return to ‘Fast & Furious’ as Sean Boswell in the upcoming seventh movie.
The 30-year-old actor, who appeared in ‘Fast & Furious 3: Tokyo Drift’, will become a regular in the series and appear in the next three films, Deadline reported.
The forthcoming movie reunites Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson.
Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou and Tyrese Gibson are also part of the film.
Diesel recently shared a new image from the set. No plot details have been revealed for the project yet, but it will be set in Los Angeles.
James Wan will direct ‘Fast & Furious 7’, which will be released in the US on July 11, 2014 and the UK on July 25, 2014.

Lady Gaga Defends 'Applause' On Twitter, Succeeds in Sounding Like a Hypocrite

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Lady Gaga has had enough of the criticism facing her latest single "Applause," and she took to Twitter to clarify a few things for the masses. Unfortunately, she only succeeded in making it worse.
Here's the tweetscript, then we'll discuss:
1. "'Applause' is a very meaningful song to me, because it addresses what many think of 'celebrities' today, that we 'do it' for the attention."
2. "But some of us are 'artists' in this group called 'celebrity,' & what we create doesn't live on unless theres an audience to remember it."
3. "So I may need your attention at first, so I can sing you my song. But its the 'Applause' after that let me know if I've entertained you."
4. "Entertainment makes people happy, I live for the 'Applause,' to know I've spread that. I live to hear you cheer, to just be a part of that."
5. "I believe in show business. The 'Applause' is what breeds that thing that I love. When I know i've made you happy. When I know it was good."
So, let's dissect this a bit. First, according to Gaga, celebrities don't do their work for attention from the public. In fact, they are "artists." But, apparently, Gaga doesn't think her art is worth creating unless there is an audience to enjoy it. Furthermore, she needs that audience attention — the applause — for validation that the art she created was good.
Huh.
I thought art was about creative fulfillment. I thought art was about expression. I thought art was about catharsis. I did not think art was about validation, or was a synonym for entertainment, or needed to make people happy. Lady Gaga: 

The I of the Storm – Dramatic Celebrity Walkouts

Fiona Apple is beautiful, scarily talented, and a wonderful performer, but whatever you do, do not be predictable around her. At the end of August, after the crowd at her performance for the Louis Vuitton Timeless Muses party in Tokyo wouldn’t simmer down, Apple climbed atop her piano and told the audience to “shut the f**k” up. Shockingly, the crowd failed to stop talking after Apple's polite request, so she yelled, “Predictable! Predictable fashion, what the f**k?,” and stormed off the stage.
In honor of her dramatic walkout, here’s a look at 5 other stars that are in the running for Drama Queen of the Music World.
Axl Rose
What would a walkout list be without Axl Rose? Rose has always had a tense relationship with his fans and has been the muse of many bottle-throwings, riots, and boos. A paradigm of the temperamental rock star, he’s walked off of stages and caused riots since 1992. His latest stage fit was in 2010 at a concert in Dublin. After the crowd refused to stop throwing bottles onto the stage, Rose walked off the stage. Before you go full-on Team Axl, though, let it be noted that Rose had taken the stage ninety minutes late.
Billie Joe Armstrong
In 2012, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong famously entertained the crowd at the iHeartRadio festival with a glorious tirade protesting the fact that their set was cut by twenty minutes, courtesy of Usher’s long performance. After being told that they only had one minute left for their performance, Armstrong began ranting about how he’s been around since “198-f**king-8” so people should respect him, since he’s not “f**king Justin Bieber” (I would hope not, the mere legality of that is questionable). Armstrong smashed his guitar on stage a few times before walking off the stage and into a PR-mandated rehab.
Morrissey
Morrissey is no stranger to cooking up a storm of controversy, and his 2009 Coachella performance was no different. Offended by the smell of barbecued meat wafting through the air, the rocker stopped his set and said, “I can smell burning flesh and I hope to God it’s human.” Morrissey walked off the stage, only to return a few minutes later and restart his performance, explaining, “The smell of burning animals is making me sick. I just couldn’t bear it.” Frustrating as it may have been, at least Morrissey came back and only wanted humans to be burning alive instead of animals.
Caleb Followill Kings of Leon have may as well have the word “Drama” in front of their band name. The band famously walked off a St. Louis stage in 2010 after getting attacked by a vicious gang of pigeons who flew around pooping on the band (not the fans), and reportedly even pooped in bassist Jared Followill’s mouth. Clearly the pigeons weren’t fans of the band, and KOL walked off after only 3 songs. In 2011, though, lead singer Caleb Followill walked out of a Dallas show, even though not one pooping pigeon was seen. Claiming he was just dehydrated because of the heat and needed a beer, Followill angered many fans by not returning to the stage, even though he said he would. Brother Jared Followill told the booing crowd to “F**king hate Caleb, not us.” There’s that brotherly support.
Jack White
Jack White played a show in 2012 at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall, only to walk off the stage after fifty-five minutes. Many rumors/explanations were going around as to why White left the show early, none of which made sense. Some said that White was upset because the audience didn’t seem as they were into the show, since at one point White asked the crowd, “Jesus Christ, is this an NPR convention?” (maybe someone should’ve told White that even if they wanted to, audiences can’t get up out of their seats or dance around in aisles at the Radio City Music Hall?). Others stated that White is a perfectionist and was frustrated with the sound quality because that’s “rock and roll.” Did someone change the definition of rock and roll and forget to tell the rest of us?

Michael Douglas wants to celebrate b'day with Catherine Zeta-Jones

London: Actor Michael Douglas is keen to celebrate his birthday with his estranged actress wife Catherine Zeta-Jones as he hopes to work out their differences.
They share their birth date, which falls Sep 25, reports showbizspy.com.
According to American tabloid the National Enquirer, Douglas is keen to keep things amicable for the sake of their kids - Carys, 10, and Dylan, 13.
"Michael’s pleading with Catherine to celebrate the birthday they both share - Sep 25 - in hopes that they can try to work things out," said a source.
"Throughout their marriage, they’ve always made that day a very special occasion between them. Michael’s saying that if Catherine agrees to spend this next birthday together, he believes he can convince her that their marriage is worth saving," the source added.
The source also mentioned that Douglas has picked out an expensive gift for her.

Solange's New Music Video Makes Us Wonder Why We Haven't Seen a Collaboration with Beyonce

Solange may be the younger and slightly less famous of the two Knowles sisters, but she certainly isn't any less cool than Beyoncé. And never has this been more obvious than in her new music video for "Lovers in the Parking Lot." For the video, Solange returns to her hometown of Houston, where she dances through arcades, pawn shops, and empty, florescent-lit hallways wearing, we should mention, a lamé blouse, light-up shoelaces, and iridescent magenta shorts. Really, everything about this video is awesome.

While grooving along to the song, making a mental list of all the clothes I now need to put on my back-to-school shopping list (you still do that in your 20s, right?), it hit me hard how cool this woman is. So effortlessly, undeniability cool. And then my mind began to break into strange tributaries of thought.
For instance, Solange has a nine-year-old son. Does he realize his mom is the coolest lady ever? Is he embarrassed by her like most kids are by their moms? Does he let her give him a kiss when she drops him off at school? And then I remembered, Solange had her son when she was just 17 years old. What did big sister Beyoncé think about this? Was she worried? Supportive? Jealous that her younger sister was starting a family before she herself was? And now that they're both moms, do their kids hang out? Does Solange give Bey parenting advice? Does Solange like Jay Z? So many questions!
Until, finally, I arrived at one that is actually worth asking the public, on the Internet: Why haven't we seen a Knowles sisters collaboration? A 2012 New York Times profile of Solange notes that she has written songs for her older sister before, including "Get Me Bodied" and "Upgrade U," but has steered clear of creative input from Beyoncé. Furthermore, Beyoncé is quoted as saying, "My sister will not record with me. She's her own woman."
I get that, I really do. Solange, I'm sure, wants to stay out of her sister's shadow (which she has succeeded in doing thus far) as well as set herself apart musically and aesthetically. But would a duet be so hard? Especially at this point, with an established fan base for Solange — one that's decidedly different from Beyoncé's (albeit with some overlap, including present company) — and contrasting artist collaborations becoming increasingly in vogue. If Beyoncé can collaborate with Jay Z, and Jay Z can collaborate with Justin Timberlake, and Miley Cyrus can collaborate with Kanye West for Christ's sake, why can't Solange and Beyoncé join forces?
We promise you it won't be like that time you were a backup dancer for Destiny's Child when you were 13, Solange. Give it a go. What's the worst that can happen? (Answer: A hit single.)

Can't Be Tamed: School Removes Wrecking Ball Sculpture After Students Imitate Miley Cyrus Video

Apparently, not everyone can get away with "just being Miley." Administrators at Michigan's Grand Valley State University decided to remove a campus landmark on Tuesday after students decided to re-create Cyrus' infamous "Wrecking Ball" video. A sculpture that resembles a wrecking ball had been located outside of the school's Padnos Hall of Science since 1995 before its recent move into storage. The decision came in the wake of at least one Vine video of a student riding the installation naked and singing Cyrus' song and has sparked a great deal of protest both on and off campus.

Although students have been riding on the pendulum for years — clothed, of course — the recent popularity of the video has resulted in a higher frequency of wrecking ball rides. Tim Thimmesch, the associate vice president of facilities services at GVSU, explained the reason for its removal by saying the school is "trying to decide whether we really need to look at structural integrity of the installation." However, students are upset about losing a campus landmark regardless of its structural stability and held a protest Tuesday night outside of the science building.
Since then, the story has been picked up by various media outlets, including a hilarious local news report (below), which featured clips of one of the nefarious "Wrecking Ball" Vines. You haven't truly lived until you've seen a drunk, naked college student singing a Miley Cyrus song off-key interrupt a very serious news anchor. That naked guy may have ruined things for everyone at GVSU, but he will delight the Internet forever. Cyrus, meanwhile, still has yet to comment about the incident.
In the meantime, students at GVSU, may we suggest this awesome "Wrecking Ball"/Nicholas Cage mashup to tide you over until your beloved landmark is reinstated?

When Did ANTM Jump The Shark?

Do you love Top Model? Know your pot ledom from your booty tooch?

Us too. When we think of the life skills and foreign languages we could have mastered instead of watching almost 20 whole seasons (sorry: CYCLES), we’re all, "whatever, pass the nachos."
But like us, are you an America’s Next Top Model fan who’s endured the last five cycles with more than a little ennui? America, are you thinking what we’re thinking? When did Tyra’s super Bankable franchise jump the shark?
We’ve endured All-Stars, a college edition, a plus-size cycle and a short girl season. Tyra’s introduced social media – somewhat hamfistedly – in the form of new judge and fashion blogger Bryanboy, social media votes and Instagram casting. On the judging panel, we have Katy Perry’s stylist Johnny Wujeck, bad New York fashion b**ch Kelly Cutrone AND eye candy in the form of male model Rob Evans (drool!).
But has the cool-over worked? Did the show lose its charm, along with its entire panel of fashion homebodies? Tell us you’re not kind of missing silver (rinsed) Canadian fox Jay Manuel, "sexy" bald guy Nigel Barker, cuddly mother figure Twiggy and, of course, Miss J: the tranny with the size eleven spike heels. Sure, the panel was more Velveeta than Vogue; but Tyra’s desire to roll with fashion’s cool kids highlights, rather than masks, the fact that she was never exactly haute couture herself.
From her alleged tormentor (and bonafide supermodel) Naomi Campbell ignoring her on her own talkshow, to Karl Lagerfeld saying he’s never heard of her, Tyra has always been more eager-to-please cocker spaniel than lithe fashion greyhound.
You can keep the hashtags (and the boys of Cycle 20), Tyra. But when ratings dip despite your most valiant efforts to chase them, maybe it’s time to look under the weave for your show’s perfectly nice, apple pie roots.

Welcome to the 21st Century: Ellen Is More Family Friendly Than Seth MacFarlane

Ellen DeGeneres is back hosting the Oscars by popular demand. She's also sweeping up after Seth MacFarlane's messy parade of frat house jokes and borderline misogyny. The last time she hosted, DeGeneres followed the controversial Jon Stewart, who also ruffled a few feathers.

Agreed, DeGeneres is the perfect chaser: she's wry, charming, self-deprecating and not in the least bit threatening. But there was a time she helmed a mini primetime Titanic. Now she's trusted enough to right the ship of one of the most watched television events.
Okay, Hollywood has been feasting on a steady diet of primetime LGBT fare since Will & Grace. But there's something else trending in the here-and-now: LGBT family friendly fare. So welcome to the post-gay 21st Century, where an out lesbian is less contentious that a white dude.

How Much Like '40 Days of Dating' Will Warner Bros' '40 Days of Dating' Movie Really Be?

During the romantic dry spell between Before Midnight and The Spectacular Now, cinematic audiences were forced to seek new outlets to feed their fix for candy-coated lovin'. Against all odds, we turned to reading — don't worry, it wasn't a book, it was just a website. New York twentysomethings Jessica Walsh and Timothy Goodman instituted the social experiment 40 Days of Dating, in which the longtime friends retooled their relationship and attacked their own romantic follies by agreeing to date one another for 40 days straight. The result: a nasty breakup, a return to platonic civility, millions of strangers talking nonstop about the endeavor, and a movie deal from Warner Bros.

As reported by Deadline, the real life experiment will be transformed into big screen form by director Michael Sucsy, the mind behind Grey Gardens — hey, this might actually be good! — and The Vow — oh, dammit.
Therein presents the worry: how will the interesting nature of 40 Days carry its penache into the film medium? We've seen dozens of romantic comedy movies with plots strikingly similar to 40 Days of Dating and have been marginally unimpressed by most of them. What made the project so stimulating is that we were dealing with real people and situations, not a scripted Matthew McConaguhey and Kate Hudson.
Sure, the 40 Days movie might attempt to recreate this authenticity (banking on the "based on a true story" element for an added bonus). But... well... we just can't seem to stop worrying about The Vow. Sure, Sucsy has the potent documentary Grey Gardens to his name, but that's all but overshadowed by his pseudo-Nicholas Sparks/Channing Tatum/Rachel McAdams picture The Vow, the rom-commiest of last year's healthy line of rom-coms.
We're not saying that Sucsy will bastardize 40 Days altogether for his adaptation. We don't expect an ending wherein Jess and Tim tie the knot beneath the Eiffel Tower. But some of the intricacies that made their relationship feel so palpably real could dissolve in the face of the basic machinations of the Hollywood formula: the perilous miscommunication, the couple's agonizing aversion to compromise, the frustrating distance between the parties' values — yeah, it all sounds dreadfully unpleasant. More often than not, it was. But in this, it was valuable.
Among the movie industry's endless supply of perfect couples, it's healthy to have one that just shouldn't be (like Jess and Tim, for instance). To have instead an odd look at something that leaves its audience not ensconced in envy and an idealization of modern romance. It would be unfair to say that we're completely without romantic movies of any great authenticity, but the The Vows have a stronghold over the Before Midnights by a wide margin. What we need are more of the latter — perhaps an even more aggressive step into the territories of imperfection. That, if nothing else, is what 40 Days of Dating brings to the table.
With the fan base it has mustered, 40 Days has the kind of celebrity it needs to deliver an effective story with romantic hopefuls and worn out cynics already engrossed. The opportunity Sucsy has here, with so many eyes affixed, is to deliver a story that really channels all of the sour elements of Jessica and Tim's experiment. Theirs is a relationship that no one can idealize. That no one can envy. That will make no one feel inadequate about his own partnership, nor long painfully for one so magical. And, perhaps, one that will make some misplaced individuals take note of familiar struggles, maybe deciding that the man or woman they have been courting is not at all right for them. And that's okay. It didn't work out for the spotlit folks onscreen, so how can we get down on ourselves if it doesn't work out for us?
Somewhere in between the Vows and the 40 Days of Datings are real relationships, healthy and happy and inevitably flawed and challenging relationships, to which we can and should aspire. But with such a surplus of Vows and hardly enough of those middle gems, it might help to have a 40 Days movie — something veritably toxic — to remind us that romantic relationships don't have to be perfect (or even perfectly imperfect). Often, they might suck. Your next one might not be the be-all-end-all, the one that works out. With heroes like Jesses and Tims at our disposal — heroes to whom we can relate, but not aspire — it'll be all the easier to approach every new fling and breakup with healthier, more grounded, and more self-efficacious expectations.

'Survivor: Blood Vs. Water' & The Genius Of Casting for Reality TV

CBS’ Survivor created and set the bar for modern reality TV and it is returning tonight for its 27^th season. The longevity of Survivor—and of any reality series—is dependent on its cast. Come along with us as we take a look inside the necessity of shrewd casting directors and what it takes from the audition process to filming.

The Village People: Unlikely Copyright Pioneers

Victor Willis of '70s pop-disco outfit The Village People announced last week that he's regained control of his share of the songs he co-wrote and performed with the band starting in 1978, including massive hits like "In the Navy," "Go West" and the halftime and wedding reception staple "YMCA." Willis, who was the band's lead singer and primary lyricist (he was the one dressed like a cop), had signed away his rights to those hits when he left the band in late 1979, but thanks to a heretofore little-known clause in standard music industry contracts introduced in the Copyright Act of 1976, he was able to regain them through termination rights.

Basically, termination rights allow songwriters to reassert control over their songs 35 years after they were copyrighted, even if they had previously signed away their copyrights. It now being 35 years after 1978, the first year the termination rights clause went into effect, we're about to start seeing a lot more of these rights being exercised. So what does that mean?
Well, in this specific case, it gives Willis a much greater say in how his songs are exploited, including how the original recordings are repackaged. Also, he can forbid the current touring lineup -- which only includes backup singers Felipe Rose (the Native American) and Alex Briley (the soldier) from their hitmaking days -- from performing the songs he controls in concerts on American soil.
Perhaps more interestingly, this points the way toward musicians who signed bad contracts in their early careers -- Tom Petty and Billy Joel are notorious examples -- being able to exert more control over their catalogues, including the ability to renegotiate their post-1977 record company contracts. (The law applies only to songs recorded after January 1, 1978, which among other things means that Willis still doesn't have the rights to the Village People's 1977 hit "Macho Man.") Most listeners won't notice this change, which will have no effect on radio or streaming services. But the opportunity for creative artists -- even if the most lasting thing they created is that goofy arm-gesture dance everyone does when "YMCA" comes on -- to more equitably share in the proceeds of their work has to be seen as a victory.

Bollywood Updates

I'm not interested in breaking records: Aamir Khan

Mumbai: Bollywood actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan features in one of the most awaited films of the year, ‘Dhoom 3’, he says he is not thinking about how many records it will break.

Reacting to reports stating that he has claimed that ‘Dhoom 3’ will surpass the business of Shah Rukh Khan`s ‘Chennai Express’, Aamir said in a statement:"I am not interested in breaking records. I am an artist, and what gives me a high is to entertain my audience, to give them a good time, and to satisfy them emotionally."

Aamir`s last release ‘Talaash’ was appreciated for his performance, but the movie couldn`t mint too much moolah. The actor believes the challenge does not lie in building numbers at the Box Office, it lies in winning the audience`s adulation.

"I want to earn the love of my audience. That is what I am thirsty for. I like to challenge myself and do work that I have not done. I like to surprise my audience. These are the things that I am interested in," said the versatile actor, who will be seen in a negative role in ‘Dhoom 3’.

Aamir has just returned to Mumbai after month-long training schedule in Australia where he had gone to learn a special dance form.

‘Dhoom 3’,which is the third instalment of the Yash Raj Films` franchise, also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra and Katrina Kaif. It will release Dec 20.

When time is right every decision you make seems right: Shahid Kapoor

Mumbai: Actor Shahid Kapoor, who will be seen next in `Phata Poster Nikhla Hero` releasing this week, has not been able to impress the Box Office in the recent past but is hopeful of better days ahead.

Post `Badmassh Company` in 2010, the 32-year-old`s films have not done well at the box office and he thinks his time is not right.

"I feel when the time is right almost every decision you make seems right. And my time is not right and all my decisions don`t seem to go right. Because the time when you sign a film and till the time the film gets made it is a long journey. Once I have taken a decision I have always stood by it... Regardless of the final outcome," Shahid said.

"I think I should not change myself according to my films irrespective of how they fare. I must stay true to myself. I am a creative person and my job is to act."

The actor does feel he has done less number of films and now his focus is to do more good and quality work.

"I think I have done less work and this is something I needed to focus on. And I am working on building equations with people. I want to work with directors whom I can completely submit myself to. I think that is very important. Rajkumar Santoshi, Prabhu Deva, Vishal Bharadwaj are the kind of filmmakers I can trust blindly and follow," he said.

"As an actor you have to make an effort to build equation with the people you work with. It is not a forced effort. But you need to take certain steps to make the team invest in you and you invest in them."

After the phenomenal success of `Jab We Met` in 2007, Shahid had said he will be ultra choosy about his work.

"Sometimes being ultra choosy works in your favour sometimes it doesn`t. After `Vivah` I sat at home for six months and then did `Jab We Met` and this film worked so I was choosy about works. After that my next two films did not do well so I was like this (being choosy) doesn`t work," he said.

"I don`t think you can really have a plan. I don`t think there is any set plan that an actor can have. The more time you spend here (in Bollywood), the more you realise you should not take yourself seriously.

"An actor needs to be like clay, he needs to allow other people to mould him as this adds variety," the actor added.

Speaking about his film `Phata Poster Nikla Hero` directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, Shahid said the action comedy, which releases this Friday, will present him in a new avatar.

"It is out an out a masala entertaining character, which I haven`t played earlier. I haven`t said massy one liners, tapori songs etc...This zone is different for me. The most challenging part was to adapt to this genre," the actor said.

Shahid was all praise for Santoshi, who according to him, is also a good actor and he just followed his instructions.

In the film, Shahid will be seen as an ardent fan of Salman Khan. Shahid said in real life too, he is a fan of the `Dabangg` star and hence there was no difficulty in playing this part.

"Our generation is a huge fan of all three Khans...We all have seen their films. I have seen a lot of hysterical fans and this time it was exciting that I got chance to play a fan. I have played a hyper and desperate fan."

Ekta Kapoor-produced film `Milan Talkies` has been in the news for a while now, mainly because of speculation regarding its lead actor. Earlier, the film was supposed to have Imran Khan in the lead, but a few days back Shahid`s name started doing the round.

Shahid, who has completed a decade in Bollywood, set the record straight, saying the film has been offered to him but he hasn`t signed it yet.

The `Ishq Vishk` actor thinks film promotions are important in today`s era as the market is growing, so actors have to go all out and promote their work.

"If anybody of my generation thinks they have reached out to the entire country they are stupid. There is a large audience who still doesn`t know much about us. The generation ahead of us, like Khans and others, are working for 25 years and so everybody is aware of their work. For our generation it is extremely important to promote a film," he added.

Saif and Ileana to play authors in Happy Ending

Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz who will be seen together for the first time in Happy Ending are supposed to play the role of rivals of a kind. The two will be seen playing authors in the movie.
While Saif plays an author who is settled in US, Ileana plays the role of a writer who is visiting the country from India. Director Krishna DK also revealed that though they may look like competitors, their rivalry is unconventional.
Happy Ending is directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK and the cast is currently in California, shooting for the film.

A fairytale wedding for ex-Miss World Diana Hayden

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New Delhi: For Miss World 1997 Diana Hayden it was a dream wedding at Vegas last Friday.
The diva got married to Collin Dick who works in an international NGO in Mumbai. Somewhat of a dream wedding, the couple claim to have known that they were meant for each other since they started courting in February.

In a dreamy wedding set in Las Vegas, Hayden walked down the aisle looking smashing in a Archana Kocchar wedding dress. The bridesmaids were clad in soft lilac with matching scarves for the groomsmen. A leading daily reported that after the intimate wedding with friends and the couple are now honeymooning in Italy.

The daily quoted, "Since both the families are Christians, I will be wearing a traditional gown and veil being designed by Archana Kochhar. It is going to be a private affair with close relatives and family friends."

Hayden was born to an Anglo-Christian family and hails from Hyderabad. After a stint at an event management company, she went on to win the Miss World title in 1997. Although she has had acting training in UK, she did not make a mark in Bollywood. But she has already written a book on grooming and personality development called ‘A Beautiful Guide’.

She met Collin earlier this year and the couple decided to tie the knot in May. There romance and the wedding seems to have come straight out of a Bollywood movie – so, here is a toast to the couple for a happy wedded life and may their lives be filled with the love and togetherness!

'Krrish 3' was almost shelved, reveals Hrithik Roshan

Mumbai: Shooting for ‘Krrish 3’ was not a smooth ride for Hrithik Roshan, who had to battle with a double slipped disc and the doctors advised him not to do the movie.

Seeing Hrithik`s condition, his father and director Rakesh Roshan planned to shelve it.

"The hard work for `Krrish` actually went into resurrecting my back because when `Krrish` was about to start, I had a double slip disc. So it was all about recovering from that to be able to do the film," the 39-year-old said here Tuesday at the announcement of ‘Kid Krrish’, an animation series inspired by ‘Krrish’ franchise.

"Doctors had advised me against doing the film and my papa was also told that this would be very dangerous for him to do. Papa wanted to shelve the film," he added.

Releasing Nov 4, ‘Krrish 3’ is a superhero flick and it is third in the franchise. It also stars Priyanka Chopra in the female lead.

But the 39-year-old`s determination made ‘Krrish 3’ happens.

"But I was determined and I asked for three months. I was sure I would get strong again and I would be able to do the film. So physical training for the film was about recuperating from my bad back," Hrithik said.

If that was not enough, he recently had a brain injury on the sets of ‘Bang Bang’ and had to undergo a minor surgery, which led to a delay in the shoot of ‘Bang Bang.’

It's too personal to share: Liz Hurley on split with Warne

London: Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley has confirmed her split from cricket legend Shane Warne.

The 48-year-old gorgeous model also apologised to her followers for her lack of updates due to recent events.

"Apologies to loyal followers for Twitter silence on recent events. Too raw and personal to share right now," she posted on Twitter.

Shortly after her post, Warne posted, "Some of the reports regarding Elizabeh Hurley & me are absolute rubbish. Yes we`re sorting through some (private) issues. But we`re not throwing the towel in yet."

Hurley is currently in the UK working on rehearsals for TV pilot `The Royals`, where she will play the role of The Queen.

Mahima Chaudhary to dance in Kaanchi

Mahima Chaudhary, who has been away from Bollywood for almost 5 years now, is planning to make a comeback with Subhash Ghai's Kaanchi. She will be seen doing a special appearance in the film.
Ghai and Mahima have teamed up once again for a dance number in Kaanchi, 'Kambal Ke Neeche'. The song has already been shot at Film City studio in Mumbai.
Kaanchi stars Karthik, debutant Mishti and will also have veteran stars Rishi Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty in prominent roles.

Alisa Khan to pair up with Emraan Hashmi

Alisa Khan, who was last seen as a psychotic lover in My Husband's Wife, will be making an entry into mainstream Bollywood with Vikram Bhatt's Aaina. Starring Emraan Hashmi, Alisa will play the main female lead.
Alisa, who belongs to the Mohammed Nawab Ghaziauddin Khan's family, on whom Ghaziabad is named after, entered Bollywood with an aspiration to become a lead actress. However, the rest of the details about the film are currently being kept under wraps.