Big Pictures heads to Pusan, London fest with four films

MUMBAI - Four movies produced by Big Pictures - “Well Done Abba”, “Abohamaan”, “Kutty Srank” and Janala - will be screened at the upcoming 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) and 53rd London Film Festival.

11th Osian film fest to put spotlight on India

NEW DELHI - The 11th annual Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema, starting here Oct 24, will focus on Indian films and filmmakers for the first time since its inception a decade ago.

Why Azaan Sami was troubled when Jermaine Jackson came visiting

MUMBAI - Singer Adnan Sami, who is collaborating with Jermaine Jackson for an album for T-Series, says his son Azaan was in a dilemma when the singer visited his house.

Beyonce cycles to unwind

LONDON - American singer Beyonce Knowles says she has taken to riding a bicycle to travel around cities when she is away on tour and that she enjoys the anonymity being on two wheels gives her.

Jay-Z wants to work with Liam Gallagher

LONDON - Rapper Jay-Z wants to work with rocker Liam Gallagher after they had a spat over Jay-Z performing at the Glastonbury festival.

British comic is in love with Katy Perry

LONDON - Britain’s outrageous comic Russell Brand, who has been dating US singer Katy Perry, believes he is in love with the pop star.

Rolling Stones guitarist’s wife forgives him

LONDON - Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood’s wife Jo has forgiven him for walking out of their marriage for a girl more than half her age, and says she now wants her husband back.

Timberlake is single

LONDON - US pop star Justin Timberlake has broken up with girlfriend Jessica Biel and is now single.

Timberlake’s family believes he was never committed fully to the relationship with Biel, reports dailymail.co.uk.

Garner hates to take orders from director husband

LONDON - Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner says she hates to take orders from her husband, actor-director Ben Affleck, on a movie set because he takes so much time with his work.

Winehouse spent fortune partying in Caribbean

LONDON - Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse, who secluded herself in the Caribbean island of St. Lucia earlier this year, spent a fortune on her wild nights out during a seven-month stay there, it has surfaced.

Penelope Cruz to marry boyfriend?

LONDON - Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and her boyfriend Javier Bardem have been telling their friends they are planning to tie the knot in the near future.

Anna Paquin terrified of marriage

LONDON - Hollywood actress Anna Paquin, who is engaged to her co-star on the US Vampire Show Stephen Moyer, has revealed that she is terrified of planning her big day.

Vince Vaughn hates cell phones

LONDON - Hollywood funnyman Vince Vaughn has revealed he hates mobile phones.

The “Break-Up” actor refuses to own one and will borrow his friends’ when he needs to chat with someone on the phone, reports contactmusic.com.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer bids adieu to runway

LONDON - German supermodel Claudia Schiffer has vowed never to step foot on a fashion runway again.

The beauty has been modelling for almost 20 years, but she says she’s had enough of doing the catwalk and would now prefer to watch the shows instead of starring in them, reports express.co.uk.

Simon Cowell still makes Alexandra Burke nervous

LONDON - English singer Alexandra Burke says she gets nervous every time she speaks to music mogul Simon Cowell even though she has been signed on by his record label.

Peter Andre’s home attacked

LONDON - Singer Peter Andre’s home once again came under attack after vandals pelted it with eggs.

“Some very strange things have been going on. Pete’s house has been repeatedly egged, not to mention some other unpleasant incidents,” dailystar.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

Zombieland’s horror comedy rules weekend box office

NEW YORK - “Zombieland”, the horror comedy with Woody Harrelson (of Cheers fame) and Jesse Eisenberg, debuted as the top favourite of weekend cinema crowds in North America.

Kristin Davis gets royal treatment from boyfriend

LONDON - “Sex and the City” actress Kristin Davis photographer boyfriend Russell James treats her like a princess.

Colin Farrell under pressure to propose to girlfriend

LONDON - Irish actor Colin Farrell’s girlfriend Alicja Bachleda is apparently pressurising him to propose to her and get married soon.

Jessica Simpson a ‘wise’ daughter, says dad

LONDON - American singer-actress Jessica Simpson’s father is happy with the way his daughter has handled criticism of her seemingly fuller figure earlier this year.

People wrongly think I’m a crack head: Ian Brown

LONDON - English musician Ian Brown says he has never tried crack or heroin in his life, but people still assume he is on drugs.

Megan Fox was bullied for acting dreams

LONDON - Hollywood actress Megan Fox has revealed she was targeted by school bullies because she wanted to be an actress.

Beyonce keeps mental notes of meals to revisit

LONDON - Singer-actress Beyonce Knowles has memorised the room service menus at her favourite hotels and keeps notes of every meal she eats while on tour, so that she can order the same dish the next time she visits.

Madonna, Lady GaGa catfight on live TV

LONDON - Pop diva Madonna and English singer Lady GaGa stunned America Saturday night by staging a catfight on live TV.

Beckinsale named sexiest woman alive

NEW YORK - British actress Kate Beckinsale has been named Esquire magazine’s Sexiest Woman Alive.

‘Friends’ movie to hit screens by 2011

LONDON - The cast of hit sitcom “Friends” are to be reunited once again for a movie version of the successfull series.

‘Bigg Boss’ launch was hit by heavy rains, says Big B

MUMBAI - Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, who is set to host the third season of “Bigg Boss” that goes on air Sunday, says that the launch of the reality show was washed away by rain twice within a day.

Race row after British TV star calls part-Indian actress ‘Paki’

LONDON - A television dance contest watched by millions of people across Britain has been hit by a race row after a professional dancer and TV presenter admitted calling a part-Indian actress Paki.

Imran Khan asks Pak govt. to halt Swat military operation

LAHORE - Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan has once again asked the Pakistan government to stop the military operation in Swat and Malakand Divisions, and said the issue could be resolved through dialogue.

Grint, Pattinson in tie for Prince Harry biopic

LONDON - Both Harry Potter star Rupert Grint and “Twilight” actor Robert Pattinson are being tipped to play Prince Harry in a movie about the British monarch’s life.

Jennifer Garner a compulsive liar

LONDON - Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner has revealed she is a compulsive liar and that sometimes she hides the truth to save her loved ones’ feelings.

Shakira slams nose job rumours

NEW YORK - Colombian pop star Shakira has laughed off reports that she recently went under the knife for a nose job.

Kirsten Dunst’s bag stealer convicted of trespassing

LONDON - A man accused of stealing from Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst has been convicted of trespassing, but faces a possible retrial for burglary.

Peter Andre replaces sex with chocolate

LONDON - Singer Peter Andre, whose divorce from Katie Price will be finalised this month, has been satisfying his sexual needs by eating chocolate.

Debt-ridden Duchess of York Fergie closing US business after 1.35M pounds loss

LONDON - Cash-strapped Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is reportedly closing her New York-based lifestyle-and-promotions outfit Hartmoor LLC, after losing at least 1.35million pounds in three years.