Monday, January 31, 2011

Tiger Mistress Rachel Uchitel NOH8 Gay Marriage Campaign


The most famous of Tiger Woods’ former lasses is keeping her lips sealed again — but this time it’s for a good cause.

The NYC nightclub who set off The Tiger Woods Sex Scandal in late 2009 was photographed posing for the NOH8 campaign with duct tape over her mouth and the group’s logo on her face. The campaign is spearheaded by a gay-rights activist group and began after the ban on gay marriage passed in California in 2008.

“I love that these 2 guys started this 2 years ago and its still going strong,” Uchitel Tweeted over the weekend.

The campaign has also featured political wife Cindy McCain, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown, Project Runway winner Christian Siriano, and others.

The raven-haired Rachel is a self-professed “love addict” and was featured on last season of VH1′s Celebrity Rehab. Uchitel reportedly received a seven-figure settlement in exchange for staying tight-lipped about her “alleged” (Hint, Nudge, Wink) affair with Tiger.

Christina Hendricks Breasts Set Off Plastic Surgery Craze In UK


Checking in at a size 14, fiery redhead Christina Hendricks has brought SexyBack to pop culture for The Curvy Set, and now it seems that an increasing number of women in the United Kingdom are going under the knife to achieve the Mad Men star’s signature hourglass frame.

The Chi-Chis are a sensation!

There was a 10 percent surge in the number of women having breast enhancements in the UK in 2010, Britain’s Daily Mail reports. A total of 9,418 women went under the knife for chest augmentation last year alone, and plastic surgeons say much of the surgery surge craze can be attributed to women who are dying to look just like Christina.

“The Christina Hendricks effect is significant. She looks stunning and lots of women a figure like hers. No one believes any more you have to be stick thin to be beautiful,” one surgeon told th publication.

British politican Lynne Featherstone believes 35-year-old Christina and her plus-sized figure should be held in higher esteem by women than the “unattainable bodies” of rail-thin supermodels.

“Christina Hendricks is absolutely fabulous. We need more of these role models,” she said.

Katrina Kaif 'Disturbed' By Tax Raid


Katrina Kaif has slammed reports she is under investigation for tax evasion, insisting she is "disturbed" by the accusations.

The Indian star hit the headlines earlier this week (begs24Jan11) after representatives for the country's tax authorities confirmed officials had raided the offices and homes of Kaif and her peer Priyanka Chopra, in addition to a number of other top Bollywood names.

Tax department director-general D.P. Gaur confirmed on Monday (24Jan11) that properties belonging to the actresses were "being searched and whatever materials are procured will be recorded for further action", but refused to go into further detail.

However, a "disturbed" Kaif has hit out at the claims and she is adamant all her tax payments are up-to-date.

A statement issued by her accountants adds: "Katrina is fully co-operating with the (tax) department, whom she holds in high regard."

Kaif is said to earn $670,000 (£446,670) per film.

Amy Winehouse Hospitalized With Flu


Pimp Down! Amy Winehouse has checked into a private hospital in London after falling ill with flu-like symptoms.

The singer is recuperating at the same hospital back where she had breast augmentation surgery nearly two years ago. She was rushed to the same hospital a year later after she was injured in a druken fall, causing damage to one of the implants. But that’s another story.

According to Winehouse’s rep, says Amy checked into the clinic after complaining of felling “a bit ill.” The rep assured that the condition is nothing serious and the singer is expected to make a full recovery very soon.

“It’s nothing serious – she’s just got a virus. And she’s also about to move house.”

Amy’s waged a public war against addiction that’s kept the five-time Grammy winner sidelined from the music scene since the release of her critically-hailed 2006 album, Back to Black. The “Rehab” star, however, has been slowly battling back over the past few months. Amy recently returned from a tour in Brazil, where she was applauded by hundreds of fans, and is reportedly working on a collaboration with “Forget You” star Cee-Lo Green.

Tony Parker Eva Longoria Divorce Final


Attention Gentlemen: Dust off your best pickup lines, Eva Longoria is officially back on the market.

The lusty Latina is single again and officially divorced, less than three months after calling it quits with hubby Tony Parker amid a headline-snatching sexting-cheating scandal last November.

The divorce between the Desperate Housewives star and the NBA ace, who wed in 2007, was formally dissolved in Los Angeles on Friday, according to In Touch Weekly.

“The divorce documents will come through today, she is happy and moving forward with her life,” a tipster tells the tab.

Eva cited the celeb-favored “irreconcilable differences” in her divorce petition. That move came shortly after the sudster alum reportedly unearthed hundreds of inappropriate emails between Parker and the estranged wife of one of his teammates on the San Antonio Spurs. Insiders are staying tight-lipped on the details of the couple’s final financial settlement — but Eva had been requesting spousal support from Tony.

This is the second divorce for Longoria, whose first marriage ended lasted from 2002 to 2004.

Maricopa Neighborhood Seething Over Arrival Of Bristol Palin


Comedian Tracy Morgan may count The Palin Women among the best “masturbation material” available on the Web, but one neighborhood in Maricopa, Arizona is anything but ecstatic about the pending arrival of one of America’s most controversial political families.

Palin’s oldest daughter — 20-year-old Bristol Palin — is hightailing it out of the clan’s homebase in Wasilla, Alaska for a new life in the desert, just 35 miles south of Phoenix. She’s even considering a morning jock job offer from a local radio station. Bristol purchased the foreclosed property for $172,000 — cash — from a North Dakota couple last month. A five bedroom, two-level, 3,900-square-foot brown stucco rambler, the place has plenty of room for the young mother and her two-year-old son, Tripp. But not everyone in the Cobblestone Farms Development are welcoming the new neighbors with open arms.

Bristol’s presence has quickly become an irritant to neighbors who don’t want The Palins causing a commotion in their quiet suburb, The National Enquirer reports in its Feb. 7 edition. Bristol’s home has already attracted a bevy of celeb gawkers, who slowly circle the block at all hours of the day hoping for a glimpse of the aspiring journalist. Enough is enough, says one disgruntled Cobblestone Farms dwellers, who asked not to be identified:

“The community doesn’t hold anything personal against Bristol, but her presence definitely introduced an element of fear and uneasiness that didn’t exist before.”

Others in the community believe the former Almost-First Daughter could use a refresher course in good manners.

“My family brought her a basket filled with baked goods, flowers, and a welcome card,” another neighbor told The Enquirer. “Bristol didn’t answer the door when we tried to deliver the basket — even though she was home at the time — so we left it at her front door. Since then, we haven’t received so much as a phonecall or visit to thank us.”

Nicole Kidman Kept The New Baby Secret


It’s hard to keep a new baby secret when your last name is Kidman, but Oscar winner Nicole and husband Keith Urban managed just that with second daughter, Faith Margaret. Born with the help of a surrogate mother, Faith’s arrival was kept under wraps to protect her from media attention.

Nicole has said that keeping quiet about Faith was one of the toughest things she has ever had to do, and the couple thanked everyone for their support, “our gestational carrier” in particular.

Also parents to 2-year-old Sunday Rose, the couple reveals that Faith Margaret’s name was inspired by their adopted hometown Nashville, the nerve centre of American country music. The Southern town has a long tradition of double names, and Margaret was the name of Nicole’s grandmother.

Nicole credited her first daughter’s unexpected appearance to swimming in the waters of a small Australian Outback town during the filming of “Australia.” She and six other women became pregnant after swimming in Kununurra.

Pregnant Mariah can`t stop cooking


Singer Nick Cannon fears putting on more weight than his pregnant wife Mariah Carey as she can`t stop cooking.

The couple is currently expecting twins and Cannon revealed that he is in more danger than his wife of putting on weight during the pregnancy because she keeps cooking food and then refuses to eat it, a website reports.

“I think she`s figured out brilliantly that when she craves stuff she doesn`t necessarily have to eat it. When she cooks, she cooks everything from scratch and then the cravings go away. So I get stuck with eating all the food. I`ll be gaining weight during this pregnancy,” he said.

Cannon is in awe of his wife and admitted she is handling expectant parenthood much better than he is.

“She`s holding up beautifully. To see this strength! It`s a different type of strength to carry around two babies. She`s not even concerned with her aches and pains which I`m sure are great. She`s so nurturing right now. It`s wonderful. It`s amazing to see.”

“I`m extremely excited about bringing new life into the world. It`s a journey every single day. It`s something new. I`m nervous. I`m excited. We`re just taking it one day at a time,” he added.

Kylie’s sexy Looks Great Underwear


Kylie Minogue has credited the secret of her sexiness to good underwear and an all-over body make up.

“I know a lot of tricks to make everything look good, basically very good underwear and all-over body make-up. That“s my secret”, she told the Daily Mail in an exclusive interview.

The 42-year-old also complained that her bottom often gets more attention than she does, but said she has no plans to stop wearing hot pants.

“My face has been outshone by my bottom. After the ‘Spinning Around’ video, people became a lot more interested in my behind than they were in me. It makes me laugh, and every time I pull on a pair of hot pants I think to myself, ‘This is the last time’, but it never is. I haven“t quite put an end date on hot pants yet,” said Minogue.

She said being thought of as sexy made her happy.

“I’ve never had a problem with being a sex symbol. I’m a woman and it’s a lovely compliment. It’s a nice feeling that people like how you look. I’ve always been very comfortable with it,” she said.

Minogue said she still couldn’t believe she is 42 now.

“Part of me feels like I’m still 21 and I always will be. A lot of people thought I would have a problem when it came to turning 40, but I didn’t – I totally embraced my forties,” she said.

“When I’m in the retirement home, I’ll still be getting out my old costumes and feathers and putting on a show. It’s what I’ve been doing my entire life and it’s a total blast,” she added.

And there is another side to Minogue that most people have not seen.

“I can be a total nerd. I love to pull on casual clothes and play golf, and when I’m with my nephews I turn into this woman who rolls around on the floor, changing nappies and getting covered in poop,” she said.

Shane Warne to reunite with ladylove Liz Hurley


Rumours are abuzz that spin bowler Shane Warne is all set to reunite with his ladylove Liz Hurley.

Speculation is mounting that the pair could enjoy a romantic Melbourne rendezvous before jetting off together for a short holiday, reports a website.

As Warne’s ex-wife, Simone Callaghan moves on with her life, the cricket legend and his new flame are planning their next encounter.

Twitter fans have swapped messages about Hurley’s trip with Warne telling her he has organised kangaroos and koalas for her visit.

Vanessa Minnillo not ruling out a baby before her wedding


Vanessa Minnillo isn’t ruling out a baby before her wedding to Nick Lachey and said ‘things happen’. The 30-year-old star got engaged to Lachey, 37, in November and said she isn’t planning anything at the moment. Speaking about a baby, she said to PEOPLE: “Things happen. And if a blessing comes before the wedding then that’s exactly what it is, [a blessing].” She added: “I would love to have children and work. I definitely don’t want it to slow me down. I’m always going to be: ‘Go, go, go.’ And I’m going to be pregnant, fat and happy through it all.” Minnillo said she looks to Reese Witherspoon for inspiration. She said: “I think she’s amazing. She’s a strong woman who can manage her two babies and still be a talented actress as well an ambassador for her causes.”

ustin Bieber says Selena Gomez is 'one of my best friends


Justin Bieber says Selena Gomez is 'one of my best friends.' Which would mean she is not his girl friend, or even his 'best friend.' So does he go around smooching all his girl 'best friends?'

Bieber phoned into Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM Morning Show on Monday, January 31 to plug his upcoming 3D concert film 'Never Say Never.'

Seacrest deftly prompted him to speak about his relationship with Gomez by asking, "Because this is your home and you can say it however you want: What do I say to fans of yours that saw video of you and Selena Gomez [at the movies] last week?"

"Just tell them that she's like one of my best friends," Bieber replied.

Justin Bieber, 16, and Selena Gomez, 18, were spotted on a movie date in Burbank Thursday night, January 27.

The teen heartthrobs watched 'No Strings Attached,' an R-rated film headlining Natali Portman and Ashton Kutcher.

Seacrest, either didn't know the name of the film they watched, or just played coy to say his lines.

"What movie did you see?" he asked.

"We saw No Strings Attached," Bieber said.

"That's all I need right there!" Seacrest joked. "That is it, buddy!"

Photos of a bikini clad Selena Gomez kissing Justin Bieber in St. Lucia in the Caribbean hit the internet over the New Year weekend, stirring diverse emotions amidst Bieber fans and making the world believe the two stars were an item.

Here is the full recording of Bieber's phone in on Monday.

Prince William and Kate Middleton planning first married trip


Prince William and Kate Middleton are planning an official tour of Canada as their first trip as a married couple. The royal pair will marry in April and it is claimed they will take a two-week trip to Canada in July where they will start on the east coast before finishing up in British Columbia. A source said to UK newspaper The Sun “It is being viewed as a major tour and the first chance people will have to judge if William has chosen his wife wisely.” Royal aides are said to be already planning the important trip and it is claimed the destination was picked because the Queen is Head of State there and the British royal family are popular across the country.

Justin Bieber's Twitter Talk with David Letterman


Justin Bieber plugged the Late Show to his 7 million Twitter followers during an a sit down with the show host David Letterman on Monday night, January 31.

"I'm hanging out with my Dave at @late_show we need to get him twice as many followers!' Bieber tweeted.

Letterman, a bit at sea over the Twitter phenomenon, wasn't sure what The Biebs' tweet would accomplish.

"You want me to twitter you?" Bieber asked.

"What do you mean twitter me," Dave responded appearing to become uncomfortable.

When Bieber, 16, told him that he would let his fans know he was on the Late Show, a confused Letterman responded, "If people are watching, they know that you are here."

Bieber further befuddled the 63-year-old by telling him that he was in the 11th grade at school.

"What is 11th grade? Is that sophomore in high school," Letterman quizzed.

"I don't know," Bieber responded. "I am Canadian."

Bieber appeared on the Late Show to promote his 3D concert film 'Never Say Never.'

Kim Kardashian Sheds Tears, After Shedding Clothes


Kim Kardashian got emotional over her W magazine silver paint nude photo shoot during last night's episode of "Kourtney & Kim Take New York.".

Others have shed clothes to make money, but you need to be a Kim Karadashian to shed clothes once and make money on it repeatedly and yet shed tears.

The episode shows Kim's reactions when purportedly first shown the magazine with the full-frontal, nipple et al photos.

"I am so mad, you have no idea," Kim sobs. "I was told that artwork would be covered on top of me."

Kim had a different take on the issue in October when she spoke to Extra:

"The fact that they wanted me for their art issue was such an honor, and I'm so glad the final product was amazing," she said.

Natalie Portman Glimmers at Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011


Natalie Portman looked exquisite in a glimmering white dress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on January 30

Not only did Natalie, 29, win for her turn in Black Swan, but she took our breath away in this Azzaro number.

Crowned with a pair of twenty-eight carat pear-shaped diamond earrings valued at two million dollars from Tiffany, the actress shows she's no stranger to high style.

Our fingers are crossed for la Natalie, who stands a big chance of winning at the Feb. 27th Academy Awards. Hopefully her bundle of joy does not plan on arriving early!

Miss India 2011 Calendar Launch in GOA


The calendar was unveiled by Marc Robinson, Creative Director of the Femina Miss India 2011 Calendar and also Contestant and Fashion Director, Pantaloons Femina Miss India.

The Femina Miss India 2011 Calendar has been launched in association with Tito’s. Speaking on the association of Tito’s with the Femina Miss India 2011 Calendar, owners Ricardo and David De’ Souza said, “We are happy to be associated with the Femina Miss India Calendar 2011. The brand fit is absolutely right and the calendar reflects an unparalleled spirit of freshness. Tito’s completes 40 years in April 2011, and the calendar launch promises to be the first in a series of events planned to commemorate our 40th anniversary celebrations.”

Speaking on the occasion Marc Robinson, Creative Director Femina Miss India 2011 Calendar and Contestant and Fashion Director, PFMI said “Celebrating the launch in Goa at Tito’s we couldn’t have done it at a better place as both Ricky and David De’ Souza, owners of Tito’s have been avid supporters of the pageant in recent years, apart from being long time family friends. In addition he went on to say that Femina Miss India provides aspiring young girls with opportunities like no other.”

Jitu Savlani, Photographer of the Femina Miss India 2011 Calendar added, “It was a fabulous shoot- we shot the calendar at some exotic locales at Fiji and the tourism authority there extended complete cooperation and hospitality. I have shot Manasvi, Nicole and Neha during their Miss India pageant days and therefore shared a great rapport with them which made our job easier and fun. I have been associated with Femina Miss India for sometime now and I thank the Times Group for all their support always.”

Gaviin Miguel, who has styled the models in the calendar, mentioned, “My association with this calendar featuring the Miss India’s was awesome!! Fiji was a great location to shoot at. When you see this calendar you just know that each picture is true to itself and how each of these girls have been captured in such brilliance. The styling has been kept chic, minimal with great visual appeal.’

The Miss India winners, PFMI World 2010 Manasvi Mamgai, Miss Earth 2010 and PFMI Earth 2010 Nicole Faria and PFMI International 2010 Neha Hinge echoed similar sentiments and said that the Femina Miss India Calendar is a great way of honouring and positioning the PFMI winners. The girls loved the experience of shooting at Fiji and thanked Jitu for the fabulous shots.

The launch of the calendar in association with Titos at the Tito’s Courtyard drew in a number of Goa’s known faces including musician Remo Fernandes and Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes. Adding to the night, The Turbans performed their eclectic music set while rope acrobats and fire dancers added to the entertainment.

Femina Miss India, India’s oldest and most sought after beauty pageants has evolved constantly with new initiatives being added each year to make it a more engaging and innovative platform for beauty, glamour and style. The calendar is an epitome of beauty, fashion and style and an aspiration for future generations of Miss Indias.

Femina Miss India Calendar 2011
Photographer : Jitu Savlani
Creative Director : Marc Robinson
Stylist : Gavin C Miguel
Hair and Make-up : Venus Pereira
Destination Courtesy : Tourism Fiji, Air Pacific and Shangrila Fijian
Models :
Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2010, Manasvi Mamgai
Miss Earth 2010, Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2010, Nicole Faria
Pantaloons Femina Miss India International 2010, Neha Hinge
Hospitality Partner for Femina Miss India 2011 Calendar Launch : The Sol and Suraj Morajkar, Sun Estate Developers .
Courtesy Femina Miss India

Bruno Mars Guilty


Bruno Mars opted to plead guilty rather than do time in jail, as E! News reported.

Peter Gene Hernandez, professionally known as Bruno Mars, had his first clash with the police in September at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas when he was found to possess 2.6 grams of something that was presumed to be cocaine.

The 25-year-old singer is to appear at court on Friday. He decided to plead guilty upon which he will be fined for $2,000 and ordered to fill in 200 hours of community service. Besides, the musician who can collect up to 7 Grammys in February will have to undergo drug counseling.

It being his first offense, after a year of informal probation Mars will go back to a clean record.

Kim Kardashian Resplendent at Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011

Kim Kardashian looked majestic in a deep-cut, purple Marchesa number with embroidery at the Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on January 30.

Kim, 30, teamed her gown with a pair of forty-carat platinum diamond danglers by Lorraine Schwartz and a matching platinum ring.

The clincher was the drape of fabric in the center, which put the dress and Kardashian in a league of their own.

Wow, if she was this hot for the SAGs, we can't wait to see what she picks for the Academy Awards!

Other stars shined as they walked the red carpet at the event, many of them reaching the heights of Hollywood glamour. Especially pleasing were Hilary Swank, Amy Adams, and Natalie Portman.

Big winners of the night included Natalie Portman for Best Actress, Colin Firth for Best Actor, and Melissa Leo and Christian Bale for Best Supporting Actress and Actor respectively. The team for The King's Speech won for Best Ensemble Cast.

Amy Adams Breathtaking Style at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011


Amy Adams wowed in a white halter dress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on January 30.

While Amy lost her battle for Best Supporting Actress, she surely wins "Best Style" in this Herve Leroux number.

Topping it off with Kimberly McDonald jewels and a pair of Casadei silver open-toe heels, the pale-complexioned star shows everyone the coolest way to pose.

Brava, Amy. Daughter Aviana would be proud.

Hilary Swank Makes Us Blush at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011


Conviction that former Academy-award winner and SAG nominee Hilary Swank gave everyone a reason to blush in this modest, yet alluring flesh-color Versace gown at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on January 30.

Paired with Kimberly McDonald jewelry and soft waves, the girl couldn't have looked any better. Not a bad thing when you're young and single. Hollywood, are you listening?

Justin Bieber Shirtless


We’re sending out a Baby Bieber Abs Alert as the world’s tiniest pop titan gives tween girls across the globe another reason to hate Selena Gomez.

This is what 16-year-old heartthrob Justin Bieber considers a “sexy” outfit.

The “Baby” hitmaker was on the set of a recent magazine photoshoot when he asked a stylist to snap a few cellphone shots of him to send to his girlfriend – who may or may not be Disney sweetheart Selena Gomez.

We feel kinda wrong looking at these pictures. It’s like oogling a little boy and spying on a flat-chested lesbian at the same time.

“He was just being cute about it, joking around, but he definitely wanted to look good for this girl. He never said the name Selena, but we knew who it was,” an informant type tells X17Online.

Jaime Pressly Divorce


Jaime Pressly and husband of 16 months attorney Simran Singh are calling it quits. The former My Name Is Earl actress filed for divorce from her entertainment lawyer spouse Simran Singh this month — confirming recent tabloid whispers, which dished that the pair were headed for Splitsville.

Boy is Jaime experiencing a difficult start to the new year. Just last week, she was slapped with a tax lien after following more than $637,000 behind in US state and federal taxes. The blonde Southern belle was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving earlier this month, further compounding her legal woes.

Pressly, who played Joy on the now-defunct NBC comedy, married Singh in Sept. 2009. In divorce papers in Los Angeles Superior Court on Jan. 21, the 33-year-old star cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and Dec. 27 as the date of separation. That was less than two weeks before Pressly was picked up on that Jan. 5 DUI charge.

Henry Cavill Is The New Superman


Meet your new Man of Steel — The Tudor’s Henry Cavill!

Cavill, best known for his roles on Showtime series The Tudors and Stardust, will be putting on the red cape for a currently untitled Superman reboot to be released December 2012, Warner Bros. has confirmed. Henry succeeds the late Christopher Reeves as the superhero and his alter-ego Clark Kent in an upcoming joint venture between Warners. Bros and Legendary Pictures, Deadline.com said this weekend.

The casting comes several years after the British-born actor, 27, failed to make the cut for a another Superman film. He was a main contender for Superman Returns, which was a commercial disappointment at theaters in 2006.

“In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen,” Cavill said in a press release Sunday.

Zack Snyder (300) has been commissioned to direct the film from a script written by David S. Goyer and based on a story that Goyer developed with Inception director Christopher Nolan, who will produce.

Lauren Conrad Engaged


Wedding bells could be ringing for former Hills hunny Lauren Conrad and her beau, Kyle Howard.

Life after reality TV have brought a successful fashion line and a pair of bestselling novels Lauren’s way. Now LC — who will return to MTV in a The City-esque reality show about her self-titled clothing line — is reportedly secretly engaged to wed Howard, who she’s been dating exclusively since 2008.

“She is not wearing a ring because she wants to hold the secret back for her new MTV show,” a big-mouthed snoops divulged to The New York Post’s Page Six Column on Monday.

Justin Timberlake Jessica Biel Engaged


The Snitch Circuit is still ablaze with whispers that he’s been secretly texting sexy star Olivia Munn, nonetheless National Enquirer Gossip Guy Mike Walker is reporting that Justin Timberlake is planning a Valentine’s Day marriage proposal to galpal of nearly four years Jessica Biel.

We hear the singer-turned-actor plopped down almost $500,000 on a jaw-dropping sparkler for his actress partner.

Walker writes: “…Spies say ‘SexyBack told them he’s designed and ordered a dazzling diamond engagement ring for Jessica Biel that’s ‘big enough to sink a ship…’”

Five bucks say he’ll get cold feet. What do you think?

Pakistani model Veena Malik breaks up with New York based fiancé


Pakistani model Veena Malik, who rose to fame with her sleazy antics and alleged romantic alliance with Bollywood actor Ashmit Patel, has broken up with her New York based businessman fiancé Faisal Akbar Khan.

Malik had got engaged to Khan in October last year after she ended her relationship with Pakistani cricketer Mohd. Asif. She was also involved in the spot fixing controversy along with the cricketer.

However, the lady seems to have left her past behind and is all set to begin life afresh. She wants to focus on her career so she thought it was best to call off her engagement.

“I want to focus on my career”, a news daily quoted Malik as saying.

But is her career the only reason why she chose to call it quits with her fiancé or is there something bigger than that? Or could Ashmit be the reason?

Priyanka’s elderly look in ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ look based on her granny


In Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’, Priyanka Chopra essays various characters, ranging from a young twenty something girl to a sixty-years old lady. Buzz has it that Hollywood make-up artists diligently worked on Priyanka’s character Suzanna (a sixty-five year old lady), which was modelled on her mother and grandmother’s pictures.

Apparently, Priyanka considers ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ as her toughest film. Talking to a daily about the film, the actress quipped, “It has been the most challenging part any actor could play. Playing Suzanna was tough for someone like me, who is still in her 20s. During most bits of shooting, I relied completely on Vishal sir, because I had no clue how I was going to take my character forward.”

When enquired about her middle-aged character in the film, Priyanka said, “It was difficult to imagine myself as a 50 year-old woman. How does someone that old walk, talk? I decided to fashion my character on my mother. Not that she is a killer!”

Bhardwaj’s ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ is based on Ruskin Bond’s ‘Susanna’s Seven’ story, where a femme fatale kills her seven husbands.

Elaborating about Suzanna’s portrayal, Priyanka said, “When we did our research, we learnt that Indian women don`t age that fast. The make-up artists arrived from Drag Studio, the firm that worked on ‘Benjamin Button’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’. The artists took snaps of my mom, bua, and my grandmom to see how women in my family have aged. And they designed my look accordingly.”

Well, translating Priyanka’s family aging process wasn’t that easy for the makeup artists as the actress added, “We made the make-up artists` life hell since our call time would be 2 am! I would sleep by 7 in the evening, get up by 1.30 am, and by 2 am, I would be ready on the make-up chair. It would take five hours for my make-up to be done. Finally, I`d start shooting at 7 in the morning. By the time they were done working on the film, the make-up artists were like zombies.”

Vanessa Bryant Reality Show


Lakers Brides Vanessa Bryant and Khloe Kardashian have long been the subjects of feud rumors on the Tabloid Circuit, but the latest Word on the Curb claims that Vanessa is seething over Khloe’s upcoming E! reality soap with hubby Lamar Odom.

Earlier this month, E! bosses announced that the network was greenlighting a third spinoff of its smash docu-soap Keeping Up With The Kardashians, this time featuring Khloe and Lamar — who wed after a whirlwind month-long romance in Sept. 2009. No one was more livid to hear the announcement than the Bride of Kobe, say In Touch Weekly insiders.

Not only has Vanessa banned her husband of nearly a decade from guest-starring on the show, she’s reportedly gotten E!’s cameras banned from the Lakers locker room.

“Vanessa and Khloe have been longtime rivals,” an In Touch insider explains. “Vanessa has been pitching her own reality series, with no success yet, and she hates that rival Khloe is impinging on what she considers to be her terrority.”

Another friend adds: “Lamar has been ordered by the power that be to not talk about the Lakers. Lamar might not even be able to wear his uniform on-camera.”

Cheryl Cole's Butterfly Tattoo Sitting Took 11 Hours


Cheryl Cole’s new tattoo, which is a 13-inch butterfly themed design, took 11 hours to be inked on her back.

The X Factor judge, who showed off her butterfly tattoo at Wednesday’s National Television Awards, revealed the tattoo is symbolic of her newfound freedom after her divorce from Ashley.

"The tattoo is deeply personal. It took weeks to come up with the final design. It has a strong symbolic meaning and signifies a fresh start and my new independence.” Cheryl said adding, "The sitting itself was pretty painful but I was determined to get it done in one hit. I didn't cry once!"

Cole has five other known tattoos – a hand design, barbed wire around her right upper thigh, a large butterfly design on her back, as well as one on the left side of her bottom and ‘Mrs C’ on her neck.

Jacqueline I’m nervous about ‘Murder 2′


Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandes, who is playing female lead in ‘Murder 2′, says she is a ‘little’ nervous about her much-talked about competition with Mallika Sherwat who was in the part one.’I am a little bit nervous. That’s natural, you know,’ giggled Jacqueline when asked about the comparisons with Mallika.’Murder 2′ is a sequel to the 2004 movie, which made headlines for its steamy scenes picturised on Mallika and Emraan Hashmi, who is also in the part two being directed by Mohit Suri.’We all know what ‘Murder’ did for Mallika… It’s natural that people will make comparisons and it’s also natural that it will make me quite nervous and put me under pressure,’ said Jacqueline while talking to reporters at the sidelines of ‘Let’s Design season – 3′ programme here.’Lot of people are expecting ‘Murder-2′ to be like ‘Murder’. But it will be a totally different narrative. I play a totally different character. It’s obviously a thriller and it’s got lot of interesting and mysterious kind of characters,’ said the former beauty queen who feels every woman can relate to her character in the movie.’The character I play is balanced. She is bold. She is sensuous. She is clever. But at the same time it’s a character every girl can relate to,’ Jacqueline said when asked about her role in the film, which is being produced by Mukesh Bhatt.The three-film-old Jacqueline praised the director and the producer of the film, saying she she is in good hands.’They are very cool. They are like family. I am just looking forward to the shoot as I know that I am in good hands,’ said Jacqueline who entered Bollywood in 2009 with ‘Aladdin’.

Johnny Depp buys `palazzo` in Venice


Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has bought a USD 14 million palazzo in Venice after falling in love with the city while shooting his film `The Tourist` there.

The 47-year-old actor admitted that he loved walking across the alleys in the City of Bridges late at night.

“My experience of Venice really happened between 10pm and 2am when the streets closed and I was able to walk around and experience the poetry of Venice, the ghosts of Venice, all those wonderful dark alleys.

“For an actor being able to film within the confines of that magical city certainly helps. The city`s magic shone through completely,” said the actor.

The `Pirates of the Caribbean` star outbid an Arab prince for the 17th century Palazzo Dona Sangiantoffetti which overlooks the Grand Canal, reported Daily Mail.

The Palazzo will be the holiday home for the actor and his family which includes his French singer-actress partner Vanessa Paradis and their two children Lily-Rose, 11, and Jack, eight.

Paris Hilton flaunts beefed-up look at Sao Paulo Fashion


Paris Hilton revealed an impressively pumped-up physique at Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

The socialite and hotel heiress, known for her slender figure and Barbie doll looks, walked down a catwalk in Brazil this week, reports the Mirror.

It looks like she’s made a huge change in her gym routine to transform her body.

“Paris seems to have undergone a dramatic image change,” the Mirror quoted one onlooker as saying.

Paris, who has her own line of fragrances, make-up and clothing, seemed to relish her new look as she strutted her stuff for Brazilian fashion brand Triton.

She tweeted: “The show went amazing! The clothes were so beautiful! Love it! Brazil rocks.”

Sunday, January 30, 2011

MF Husain is smitten by punjabi kudi Anushka Sharma


Newbie Anushka Sharma is the fourth Bollywood beauty to have impressed India’s grand old artist MF Husain. The legendry painter, who had earlier made paintings of Madhuri Dixit, Tabu and Amrita Rao, now desires to immortalize the young actress on a canvas with the fine strokes of his paintbrush and name it ‘Punjab ki Kudi’.

Husain, who has watched ‘Band Baaja Baarat’ over seven times, has been bowled over by the beauty. He has even expressed his wish to meet the lady in person and wants to invite her to his home in Qatar.

Talking to a news daily, a source revealed, “After Madhuri, Tabu and Amrita Rao, Hussainsaab finds Anushka extremely charming. He wants to make her painting and name it `Punjab Ki Kudi`. He wishes to meet her personally. Hussainsaab has already watched ‘Band Baaja Baraat’ eight times.”

Husain is going gaga for this Punjabi kudi. Confirming the news of Anushka’s painting, the actress’s spokesperson said, “Yes Hussainsaab has been showering Anushka with compliments. But we have not had a direct dialogue with him so far. A well-known film critic did get in touch with us saying that Hussainsaab is extremely impressed with Anushka.”

“Once we contact the artist, we will think of the next course of action. We have so far not received any invitation from him directly. This is something that cannot be kept under wraps”, added the spokesperson.

Swimmer Luiza Hryniewicz to strip off for Playboy


Gorgeous swimmer Luiza Hryniewicz is set to strip off for next month`s Playboy magazine.

The Polish stunner is set to make a few ripples away from the pool by posing for the world’s leading men’s magazine.

And topless pictures of the 21-year-old show that she’s certainly a big fan of the breaststroke.

“Swimming was fun, but modelling is better,” the Sun quoted Hryniewicz, who bagged a gold medal in the championships as a 15-year-old in 2005, as saying.

“The swimming helped shape my figure and that’s helped me get the photo shoots I always wanted,” she added.

Helena Bonham Carter ignored by Colin Firth


She has won a Oscar nomination for her role as Queen Mother Elizabeth in ‘The King’s Speech’ but Helena Bonham Carter says that the film, is a “bromance” between Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush.

The British actress said that the bonding between Firth, who plays stammering monarch George IV, and Rush who plays his speech therapist Lionel Logue, was so strong that she was often left out, reported a website.

“Well, on the set it was really about the two boys, Colin and Geoffrey. As long as Geoffrey was there Colin didn’t even notice me, not until Geoffrey finally finished his scenes and went off. I said to Colin when he realised I was there, ‘Well, I have been playing your wife, love’,” said the British actress.

The 44-year-old actress, who is the partner of filmmaker Tim Burton said that the period drama was a good change for her.

“But it is good for me to be seen as vaguely normal in a film instead of being dressed as a witch or some strange character,” she said.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Penelope Cruz had given a birth to a baby


Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz has reportedly given birth to a baby boy. The actress was taken to the Cedars Sinai Medical Center few days back. The Spanish beauty has always remained very private about her personal things and she has maintained the same trend for the birth of her baby too.

Her husband Spanish actor Javier Bardem has been nominated for an Oscar in the ‘best actor’ category for his performance in the 2010 movie Biutiful. So it is a double celebration for the couple.

Penelope even kept the news of her pregnancy a secret until she was almost five months with the baby. The couple, who tied the knot last July in Bahamas, kept their relationship also a private affair. They first met on the set of the Spanish movie Jamon in 1992 but they started dating after 15 years in 2007.

On Wednesday, the spokeswoman of the actress informed about the birth of their baby boy. The New York publicist spokeswoman of Cruz said that the couple has welcomed their first son into the family. She informed that the mother and the baby are in good health now. She did not disclose about the place of birth of the baby but according to the Spanish media, the boy was born in a hospital in Los Angeles.

We congratulate the couple for their first baby and wish good health to the family.

Natalie Portman’s engagement ring is eco-friendly


She is one of Hollywood’s most famous vegetarians and actress Natalie Portman’s engagement ring is as environment-friendly as she is.

The 29-year-old actress, who is engaged to ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied, has an eco-friendly sparkler with an estimated value of USD 35,000.

Portman’s ring was carefully designed by Millepied to include recycled platinum, an antique center stone and accenting diamonds taken from a conflict-free mine, reported Life and Style magazine online.

The actress, who is expecting her first child with Millipied, recently got an Oscar nomination in the Best Actress Category for her role in ‘Black Swan’.

The Israel-born actress credits director Darren Aronofsky for the success of the movie.

“I am so honoured and grateful to the Academy for this recognition. It is a wonderful culmination of the 10-year journey with Darren to make this film,” said Portman.

Playing Marilyn Monroe scares Naomi Watts


Naomi Watts has admitted she is “very, very scared” about portraying Marilyn Monroe in a forthcoming movie biopic because of the latter’s iconic status.

The 42-year-old actress is set to play the yesteryear’s superstar in an adaptation of Andrew Dominik’s ‘Blonde’ and she admits the nerves about the part are getting to her, reported Contactmusic.

“It’s a huge pressure. We all feel we know her. I’m very, very scared about that,” said Watts.

It is not the only movie role she is nervous about – she also felt “daunted” to be playing real life CIA agent Valerie Plame – whose cover was busted by the White House when her husband wrote an anti-Bush editorial piece – in ‘Fair Game’.

Asked about her feelings, Watts said, “Daunting. I’m a lot more fragile than she is. To me, she seems almost invincible.”

She is not the only star to be portraying Marilyn in a movie about her life. Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams is also set to play her in ‘My Week With Marilyn’.

HC throws out “frivolous” petition against SRK


Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan for alleged violation of construction norms as “frivolous” and imposed a cost on the petitioner for wasting its time.

Activist Simpreet Singh had filed a PIL against the actor alleging that a building, an extension of his bungalow “Mannat”, a heritage property, had been constructed in gross violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and other rules.

A division bench of Justice P B Majmudar and A Sayed threw out the PIL after observing that the petitioner had targeted the film star only for publicity. “There are so many buildings in the same line as Shah Rukh’s building. Why have you (petitioner) taken an objection against only this building? Simply because he is a film star?,” the bench asked.

According to the petition, the place where the building stands was reserved for an art gallery. The state government, however, informed the court that the reservation was cancelled in 2000 itself. Shah Rukh had purchased the land in 2003 and began construction in 2006.

“Prima facie it seems to be a publicity petition. If the court entertains such PILs then it would send a wrong signal. We have so many other PILs pertaining to poor people’s causes to hear,” Justice Majmudar remarked. The court imposed a cost of Rs 20,000 on the petitioner for wasting its time.

Margin Call is like a stage show Demi Moore


Working on her latest movie ‘Margin Call’ is a stage show experience, says Demi Moore.

The 48-year-old actress who appears alongside actors Zachary Quinto, Penn Badgley, Paul Bettany and Simon Baker in the movie, found the energy and intimacy of the small set very unique and different from her previous experiences, reported
Contactmusic.

“There was an incredible energy that was very unique to this film. We were shooting and existing all in one space. Almost more like what you would get in a theatre experience “If we were thinking about something in a scene or had a question, we could literally walk right over and pop into the person’s dressing room. If somebody was shooting we could. we were all right
there with each other everyday when we were shooting. It allowed for an intimacy and a true ensemble that does not always happen and is not always the case,” said the ‘Indecent Proposal’ star.

‘Margin…’, a thriller which revolves around the key people at an investment bank for over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the financial crisis, was shot in 17 days. Co-actor Paul Bettany believes that the intimate nature helped working quicker and easier.

Cher devastated by Oscars snub


Pop star and actress Cher is upset that her movie ‘Burlesque’ failed to bag an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song this year.The 64-year-old singer’s power ballad ‘You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me’ earned songwriter Diane Warren a Golden Globe earlier this month, but the track was left out of the Oscars shortlist when the nominations were announced on Tuesday.Cher has since taken to her Twitter page to vent her frustration over the snub.In a series of posts, she writes, “We didn’t get a nomination 4 best song! Diane’s Song is so beautiful! It’s hard to understand how u win the Golden Globe 4 Best Song & not even get nominated by the Oscars? (sic)”And despite topping Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Songs chart with the track, Cher worries Warren would have fared better with another vocalist, reported Contactmusic. “Maybe she would have had a better chance if someone else was singing it ?! It just can’t b her song (sic),” Cher added.In a series of posts, she writes, “We didn’t get a nomination 4 best song! That sucks! Diane’s song is so beautiful! It’s hard to understand how u win the Golden Globe 4 Best Song & not even get nominated by the Oscars?”And despite topping Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Songs chart with the track, Cher worries Warren would have fared better with another vocalist.Cher adds: “Maybe she would have had a better chance if someone else was singing it ?! It just can’t b her song.”

Britney Spears' New Album to Release March 15


Britney Spears seventh studio album, as yet untitled, will release on March 15, 2011, according to a leaked document from her label - Jive Record. [via Reuters UK]

A major TV event, worldwide online contests and a "LGBT/lifestyle campaign" will herald the launch of the album, says the document.

Jive confirmed to MTV News that the leaked document with details about the album's marketing campaign is authentic.

Britney premiered the album's lead track - Hold It Against Me – on Ryan Seacrest's Morning Show on KIIS FM on January 10, hours before its scheduled release on January 11.

The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 last week.

Besides Dr. Luke and Max Martin, who collaborated with Britney on 'Hold It Agains Me' other album collaborator include Rodney Jerkins, R&B singer Avant, Stargate, Fraser T. Smith and Bloodshy , according to the document.

Britney is currently recording the video of 'Hold It Against Me.' The leaked document refers to the video as "a sexy, edgy dance piece directed by Jonas Akerlund and showing Britney at peak form and ability."

Britney has promised to post photos from the video online in the near future.

A second single from the album, titled 'I I I Wanna Go,' is also ready for release.

Chris Brown Wants Rihanna Restraining Order Lifted


Chris Brown reportedly asked for the restraining order that stops him from meeting former girlfriend Rihanna to be lifted during a review hearing in his Rihanna beating case on Friday, January 29.

According to Radar Online, Brown's high profile lawyer, Mark Geragos, requested judge Patricia Schnegg to lift the restraining order since his client had completed 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling mandated by the court.

Geragos told the judge that the restraining order "makes it difficult at award shows and such."

The judge didn't immediately rule on the request, but suggested a modification to the restraining order with the approval of Rihanna's attorney David Etra. Geragos contacted Etra during a court recess, but Etra told Geragos that he would need to speak to Rihanna before agreeing to the change.

The judge then deferred a ruling on Geragos' request for a later date.

During the hearing, Judge Patricia once again commended Brown for the diligence with which he was fulfilling the terms of his August 2009 sentence that placed him on probation for five years and mandated 52 weeks of counseling and 1,400 hours in "labor-oriented service."

The judge had earlier praised Brown's diligence during a progress report hearing in November.

Rupert Grint plans to ’shave off’ ginger hair


Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has stated that he wants to get rid of his ginger hair. The actor, who played sidekick Ron Weasley in the boy wizard franchise, said that now the saga is over he wants to change his flame-haired image. Appearing at the South Bank Awards, the 22-year-old told the Daily Star, “I’m going to shave off my hair or at least dye it. “People always recognise me because of this hair. “I am a proud ginger and surprisingly don’t get much ginger abuse. But I definitely need a change.”

Keira Knightley admits to nerves over Chanel ad


Keira Knightley has revealed that she was originally worried about becoming the face of Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle fragrance. The British actress admitted that she wasn’t sure how well the adverts would be received to begin with. She told Stylist magazine, “With the first one I think we were all a bit worried because we didn’t know if it was going to sell well and it was taking over this enormous thing. “It was quite frightening. But the latest one, because we went with the same team we had a really lovely time.” The 25-year-old added, “It’s always nice to have an occasion to wear a silly frock and get dolled up.”

Katie Holmes’ New Movie Sucks


How could Katie Holmes, 32, have been anything else but “very upset” when the news sprang up that people were crowding the theater doorway to get off before the end of her latest movie?

A mass exodus was reported from The Son of No One (Sundance), dramatic thriller, a while before the film ended – to be gainsaid the following day by one of the producers, Cassian Elwes.

Discussing the incident with UsMagazine Elwes, who is also a sales agent, denied that there had been any exodus. According to him, some people left when the projectionist accidentally turned on the lights before the due time. He added that people who realized the mistake and stayed until the end liked the movie.

As to Holmes’ performance, Elwes stated that it was beyond criticism. He said that she was “great” and “fantastic” and assured that the producers are unanimous in standing by her and the whole cast of The Son. They have three offers filed on the film, and what he termed as an “attack” was uncalled for.

Georgia May Jagger confesses her love of knitting


Jet-setting model Georgia May Jagger has revealed what she loves to do in her spare time – knit and cook soup. The 19-year-old has recently moved to New York to live with her sister Elizabeth. But while their rock star father Mick and model mum Jerry Hall were regulars at hip 70s nightclub Studio 54, their daughters are living a much more low-key life in the Big Apple. Asked what she and her 26-year-old sister like to do in their downtime, Jagger says: “Knitting! Lizzie and I always say we feel like we are old women because all we do is cook soup, go to home decorating stores and knit.” The model confesses that she also fights with her sister – about clothes. “We shop together so we have a lot of the same stuff,” says Jagger, who is taking photography courses at the School of Visual Arts. “We’re always bickering about whose stuff is whose. “There are so many times we go to [designer] Patricia Field and both come back wearing the same outfit.”

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Kristen Stewart “Snow White” Casting


Mirror Mirror from the Mall, is that Girl from Twilight the fairest of ‘em all?

Kristen Stewart — who rose to fame playing Bella in the blockbuster Twilight Saga — has been offered the lead role in Universal’s Snow White And The Huntsman, The Hollywood Reporter said Thursday.

Snow White And The Huntsman will see the huntsman become Snow White’s protector as they try to escape from the evil queen who ordered her death. Kristen is the No. 1 choice to play the fantasy princess in director Rupert Sanders’s fairytale retelling, in which will feature Viggo Mortensen as the eponymous huntsman and Oscar winner Charlize Theron as The Evil Queen Ravenna.

Though Kristen will not have to audition for the role, she’ll have to starve off fierce competition from a bevy of other young starlets reportedly interested in the role. Riley Keough, who co-starred with Kristen in the 2010 biopic The Runaways, Felicity Jones (Cemetery Junction), Sucker Punch actress Emily Browning, and Swedish screen star Alicia Vikander all recently screen-tested for the part.

Stewart is currently filming the final Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn Part II, and recently completed work on the film drama On the Road.

The film is set for release on Dec. 21, 2012.