Chevron Mining donates land for a museum to honor WWII Navajo Marines who baffled Japanese

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — As members of an elite group of Navajo Marines approach their 90s, they know there’s little time left to tell the story about how they used their native language to confound the Japanese during World War II.

Saif and Deepikas clothes sell like hot pakodas

The only topic of discussion aaj kal is nothing but Love Aaj Kal.

Michael Baden, host of TV show “Autopsy,” oversees ex-boxer Arturo Gatti’s second autopsy

MONTREAL — The family of Arturo Gatti has hired a prominent U.S. pathologist to oversee a second autopsy in the death of the ex-boxing champ.

Eros pays Akshay-John to strip on pole

Rohit Dhawan, the son of filmmaker-editor David Dhawan has finally got third time lucky

Copyright infringement matter against Banda Yeh Bindhaas Hai gets settled out of court

Finally filmmaker Ravi Chopra is breathing easy. After all he has managed to reach an out of court settlement for his upcoming comedy, Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai starring Govinda, Lara Dutt and Tabu. It can be recalled that 20th Century Fox had taken Chopra to court over the legal remaking rights. They had alleged that Ravi had made a scene by scene rip off of their Oscar winning comedy starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei.

No doubt about it: Michael Phelps beats Milorad Cavic again, sets world record in 100 fly

ROME — Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic again. No doubt about it. With a defiant performance in a supposedly inferior suit, Phelps stayed close over the outward lap and rallied on the return to become the first swimmer to break 50 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly, beating the Serbian with a time of 49.82.

Shiney gets a filmy company in Arthur Road jail

Shiney Ahuja is currently in judicial custody being accused of raping his maid servant. Ironically in the same jail is gangster Abu Salem, on whom his character in the Anurag Basu film Gangster (2006) was based upon. Now Shiney has got another filmy companion. It is filmmaker Sunil Agnihotri, known for his mega hit fantasy serial Chandrakanta and his Akshay Kumar double role starrer Jai Kishen (1997) and Akshay’s solo starrer Daava (1997).

Mile Jab Hum Tum at Pool-side

It’s party time in ‘Mile Jab Hum Tum’. After the consoling award ceremony where almost every lead actor of the serial is awarded, they are all set to party hard for their success.

Rahman, Stalin get honorary doctorates

CHENNAI - Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Chandrayaan project director M. Annadurai were Saturday conferred with honorary doctorates by Anna University here.

Shah Rukh Khan has high hopes with Hollywood’s Fox Studios

NEW DELHI - Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday said that he has high hopes with his upcoming film ‘My Name is Khan’ and anticipate it to do well internationally thanks to Hollywood’s Fox Studios, which would be distributing the film.

New Orleans greats Allen Toussaint, Ernie K-Doe to join Louisiana Music Hall of Fame

NEW ORLEANS — Over music and gumbo served in a historic New Orleans nightclub, pianist and hit songwriter Allen Toussaint will join the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.

Can a Man and Woman be just friends?

The question on a man-woman friendship has always remained unsolved. Some say they can be “just” friends and others say it is not possible. Hum Tum which was inspired from Hollywood film When Harry Met Sally, gave witty reasons on why a man and woman cannot be ‘just’ friends. So on the occasion of Friendship Day we decided to call-up our telly stars on TellyCafé and ask them what they have to say on- Ladka Lakdi kabhi dost nahi ho saktein

Shilpa Shetty temple controversy not serious: Police

BHUBANESWAR - No serious case was made out against Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty for apparently breaking the rules while shooting at Orissa’s revered Sakhigopal temple, the police said Saturday, adding they were trying to find out if she had hurt religious sentiments.

Sony Pictures invests in new Zhang Yimou movie; remake of Coen brothers’ ‘Blood Simple’

HONG KONG — The art house division of Sony Pictures Entertainment says it has invested in Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s first film since he designed the Beijing Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies last year.

Leona Lewis wants to quit showbiz

LOS ANGELES - Pop singer Leona Lewis wants to live a normal life in London with her boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa and is considering abandoning her celebrity lifestyle.

Jude Law insists on DNA test before announcing news of baby

LONDON - Hollywood actor Jude Law has insisted on a DNA test before announcing the news about his fourth baby, his first from his girlfriend Samantha Burke, an aspiring actress and Florida model.

Scarlett Johansson to play Marilyn Monroe?

LONDON - Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson reportedly heads a list of actresses being considered to portray screen legend Marilyn Monroe in a new movie.

Varun Badola boards Ladies Special!

Varun Badola is making a comeback with a bang. Recently it was reported that the actor will be soon seen in SAB’s Sonu Sweety with Shweta Kawatra. The latest hot news about him is that, he is all set to enter Sony’s show, Ladies Special.

Hugh Jackman not in ‘The Bodyguard’ remake

LONDON - Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman’s representative has denied that the actor is set to star in a remake of the 1992 hit The Bodyguard.

Jackson thought ‘Bad’ album was a flop

LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson thought his acclaimed album “Bad” was a failure because it didn’t match the sales of “Thriller”, his friend and collaborator Quincy Jones says.

Urvashi Sharma comes out of Naqaab

Urvashi Sharma is all geared up to come back, with a bang! Beginning her career with none other than the Kings of suspense-thrillers Abbas-Mustan two years ago, this pretty girl disappeared somewhere behind the Naqaab as she vanished from the scene. “While signing Naqaab I had inked a 3 film deal with the producer Kumar S Taurani. However, I felt I was simply wasting my time after one year, for Taurani sahab could not find a suitable script for me. So, we eventually broke the contract on amicable terms. Meanwhile, I did a Telugu film which was a hit down south. And now, I am flooded with films which are going to release this year,” says Urvashi.

Trade analysis of Love Aaj Kal

The highly talked about Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal has surpassed the expectations of one and all with a terrific beginning across all multiplexes. The film has generated 70 percent to 80 percent business alone from the multiplexes on the first day. Love Aaj Kal boasts of 20-28 shows every day at all renowned multiplexes despite sad opening at single screens.

Jessica Simpson’s ‘Price of Beauty’: 25k dollars!

NEW YORK - American cable television network VH1 is reportedly unhappy with the amount they have to spring for singer Jessica Simpson’s ‘The Price of Beauty’ show.

Kanye West denies saying he’s the new King of Pop

WASHINGTON - Rapper Kanye West is upset with reports claiming that he’s the new King of pop after Michael Jackson’s death.

Diane Kruger vows not to marry again until she’s 60

NEW DELHI - German actress Diane Kruger has made a vow to never marry again until she reaches the age of 60.

MJ’s personal doc faced financial worries

NEW DELHI - Michael Jackson’s personal physician faced financial worries when he was roped in to look after the late star.

Piggy Chops-Mallika Sherawat twittering around

Who says two actresses can’t be good friends. After Asin who said that actresses can be friends, we have another new example of great friendship bubbling err twittering in the Film Industry. Well we are talking about the new friends Priyanka Chopra and Mallika Sherawat.

Rajeev becomes swami for SRK!

Rajeev Bhardwaj has crossed his finger for his forthcoming flick ‘SRK’ by Warner Brothers. Film also stars Vinay Pathak and Rituparna Sengupta and is due for release by the end of the next month.

Main frustrate ho gayi thi- Palak

Palak aka Gurmet Kaur who called herself a ‘fighter’ and claimed to survive in the jungle has been eliminated from Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao but she is not crying aloud. Instead she is heaving a sigh of relief that now she is sleeping on a cozy bed and eating a full course meal at home!

Pandiraj to direct Sasikumar

Pandiraj, who recently shot to fame with his debut directorial ‘Pasanga’ has no boundaries for his happiness. The young filmmaker has not witnessed an overnight success in a long time.

Emraan magnifying personal problems: BJP

NEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday criticised film star Emraan Hashmi, who has been denied a residence in a Mumbai colony, and said he was wrong in projecting his personal grievance as that of all Muslims.

Elesh Parujanwala has big plans

One of the top three finalists in Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, Elesh Parujanwala is quite confident of marrying Rakhi and has already made his future plans with his wife and kids.