Shakira was plump as a teenLONDON - Colombian pop star Shakira has revealed she was overweight as a teenager but was too focused on becoming a successful singer to care about her looks. Metallica launches iPhone application for fansLONDON - American heavy metal band Metallica has launched a new iPhone application to allow fans to listen to its live show recordings on the move. Rachel Weisz happy to get older!LONDON - Hollywood actress Rachel Weisz has no problems about getting older, because she feels she is more confident and happy with herself. Katie Holmes wants to play vampire in new movieLONDON - Hollywood actress Katie Holmes wants to play a vampire in her next movie. The “Batman Begins” actress loves watching horror films and has said she would enjoy portraying an undead blood-sucker as long as the storyline is realistic, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Guy Ritchie still holds flame for MadonnaLONDON - British director Guy Ritchie has revealed he has struggled to cope with his divorce from pop diva Madonna, and admits he still loves her. Hilary Swank taking flying lessonsLONDON - Joining the league of qualified celebrity pilots like John Travolta, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, Hollywood actress Hilary Swank is taking flying lessons for a pilot’s license. Love Never Dies to follow record-breaking Phantom of the OperaLONDON - Britain’s “Musical King” Andrew Lloyd Webber Thursday launched Love Never Dies, the long awaited sequel to The Phantom of the Opera which has thrilled global audiences for the past 23 years. MJ’s face appears in pregnant Brit women’s baby’s ultrasound scanLONDON - A pregnant woman was startled to see the ultrasound scan of her baby, as she believed it contained the image of late singer Michael Jackson. Mexican state government refuses to fund film version of Marquez’s bookMEXICO CITY - The government of Mexican state of Puebla has refused to fund the film version of Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novel “Memories of My Melancholy Whores” after a complaint was filed by a coalition alleging that the movie would promote child prostitution, a state government report said. Saree clad Malay beauty pageant contenders to do their bit for charityKUALA LUMPUR - A Malay beauty pageant contender has revealed that she is very excited to wear a saree for the competition, and hopes her act will encourage others to wear the attire. Panetteire had a blast doing lesbian sceneLONDON - Actress Hayden Panettiere says she “had a blast” doing the lesbian kiss with co-star Madeline Zima. Hilton says LA parties are ‘brutal’LOS ANGELES - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton says she wants to quit partying here because it has become too “brutal”. Ronnie Wood calls estranged wife’s dancing act ‘cheap’LONDON - Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood slammed his estranged wife Jo over her act in British television show “Strictly Come Dancing” saying she has been “cheapening” herself to win popularity. Spears’ ex-husband in trouble for not paying rentLONDON - Kevin Federline, ex-husband of pop star Britney Spears, has got notice from his landlord asking for $111,692 in damages for leaving the apartment in a mess and for not paying the rent either. ‘Juno’ star Ellen Page turns writer for TV showLOS ANGELES - Oscar nominated actress Ellen Page, who shot to fame with her role in “Juno”, has teamed up with TV channel HBO to write a comedy show “Stitch N’ Bitch” with two other young actors. Madonna buying house for boyfriend in New YorkLONDON - Pop star Madonna is buying her much younger boyfriend Jesus Luz a house in New York and has allocated about $2.7 million (1.7 million pounds) to spend on a perfect pad for the 22-year-old. Rourke was saved by priest from committing suicideLONDON - Hollywood comeback kid Mickey Rourke has revealed he was on the verge of committing suicide during his substance abuse period, when a priest saved his life. Lohan addicted to prescription drugs, reveals fatherLONDON - Hollywood actress-singer Lindsay Lohan is addicted to prescription drugs, her father Michael has claimed. Jane Fonda penning relationship advice bookLONDON - Veteran Hollywood actress Jane Fonda is writing a relationship advice book. The 71-year-old star has been dating 67-year-old music producer Richard Perry since June 2009 after three failed marriages, and is pulling on her vast experience of relationships to dish out tips to people in her new book, reports contactmusic.com. Cowell gets 179 mirrors for 50th birthdayLONDON - Talent-hunt show mogul Simon Cowell received 179 mirrors for his 50th birthday Wednesday from friends and family. Mariah Carey goes for walks in husband’s clothesLONDON - Hollywood actress-singer Mariah Carey has revealed she goes for walks dressed as a man. The 39-year-old singer, who is married to rapper-actor Nick Cannon, likes to see if she can trick people by wearing her husband’s clothes so she isn’t recognised in public while she goes out on walks, reports imdb.com. Elvis Presley’s grandson signs $5 mn record dealLONDON - Benjamin Presley, grandson of American Rock ‘n’ Roll star Elvis Presley, has landed a record deal worth $5 million with Universal. The teenager says his compositions will be different from his grandpa’s music. I had two miscarriages: Sharon StoneLONDON - Hollywood actress Sharon Stone says that she had two miscarriages in the past and that the experience was “unbearable”. Elizabeth Taylor to undergo heart surgeryLONDON - Legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor is to undergo a heart surgery soon. The Oscar-winning actress, who will be admitted to a Los Angeles hospital for the surgery, has asked her legions of fans to pray for her, reported femalefirst.co.uk. ‘Kerala Caf’ to have world premiere at Abu Dhabi film festTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - “Kerala Caf”, a new experiment by Malayalam filmmakers where 10 directors have come together to make 10 different short films with a common theme, will be premiered at the Middle East International Film Festival in Abu Dhabi that begins Thursday. Director Polanski denied bail in SwitzerlandLONDON - Acclaimed director Roman Polanski has been denied bail by a court in Switzerland and will have to remain in a Swiss prison pending possible extradition to the US for having sex with a 13 year-old-girl. Johansson’s Judy Garland dreamsSCARLETT JOHANSSON is calling on Hollywood bosses to cast her in the next big movie musical - confessing her childhood dream was to be the next JUDY GARLAND. Beyonce wants to make movie on her dad
Allen, Perry at loggerheads, organisers bear the bruntLONDON - Pop stars Lily Allen and Katy Perry dislike each other so much that they can’t bear to be in the same place together, causing problems for event organisers who want to invite both of them. Nicole Richie hurt in paparazzi car crashLONDON - American singer-actress Nicole Richie is seeking medical help following a car crash with a photographer. Robbie Williams cancels tour to avoid mental breakdownLONDON - English singer Robbie Williams has refused to tour as he fears too many gigs can lead him to a nervous breakdown. Naomi Watts voted Forbes’ most bankable actressLONDON - Hollywood actress Naomi Watts has been voted the most profitable actress in a Forbes list. The “King Kong” actress has topped the magazine’s latest online Best Actresses for the Buck list after proving movie bosses can make the most money from her, reports list.co.uk. George Michael splits with partner of 13 years?LONDON - Pop singer George Michael has reportedly split with his partner Kenny Goss after 13 years. Goss is said to have walked out on the singer at Christmas last year, just three months after Michael was arrested in a toilet on London’s Hampstead Heath, but the pair tried to keep their relationship split a secret, reports the Daily Mirror. Moulin Rouge celebrates 120th anniversaryPARIS - The world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris celebrates its 120th anniversary Tuesday. The Moulin Rouge was opened in Paris Oct 6, 1889, by Catalan-born impresario Joseph Oller. The cabaret, with the famous red windmill on its roof, has become famous as the birthplace of the traditional French can-can since then, which is still performed there. Heidi Klum files for name changeLONDON - German supermodel Heidi Klum who is married to singer Seal could soon become Mrs. Samuel, as she has filed legal papers to take on her husband’s last name. |
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LONDON - Pop singer Beyonce Knowles is so impressed with her dad’s past that she wants to make a movie about his “childhood and school years”.
