Michael Jackson’s music will immortalise him: Shilpa Shetty

NEW DELHI - Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, a die-hard fan of King of Pop Michael Jackson, says she was taken aback at the news of the singer’s demise but his music will immortalise him.

Let the law judge Shiney’s guilt, say his colleagues

MUMBAI - Justice should take its course but Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, in police custody on charges of raping his teenaged housemaid, shouldn’t be condemned until proven guilty, say directors and actors who have worked with him.

Surprise birthday party by beau overwhelms Shilpa Shetty

NEW DELHI - Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who recently turned 34, says she had the most special birthday this year as her beau Raj Kundra threw a surprise party with friends, violinists and a pop group for her in London.

‘Mother India’ on singer Peter Andre’s all-time favourite list

MACAU - Britain-born Australian singer Peter Andre is not only ga-ga over Indian music, but also counts 1957s cult Bollywood film Mother India among his personal favourites.

Shahid Kapur turns photographer (Film Snippets)

MUMBAI - Actor Shahid Kapur, who had taken a fancy to bikes and splurged Rs.1.5 million on one, has now found a new interest. He has been attracted to photography.

Shilpa Shetty chickened out of IPL show, gives excuses

MUMBAI - Shilpa Shetty was supposed to perform with the American R&B star Akon at the Indian Premier League (IPL) finals but decided to opt out at the last minute as she couldn’t get time to prepare for the act. I was just not prepared. It was an international platform, not some village nautanki. I had to be fully ready. And I just didn’t get time to rehearse. So I regretfully had to say no. But I’d rather not give anything less than my best when I’m representing my country, Shilpa told IANS.

Glittering end to IPL 2 with Bollywood fusion, but no Shilpa

JOHANNESBURG - Unlike the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League 2 (IPL) series in Cape Town five weeks ago, where there was almost no Bollywood entertainment, the fusion of Bollywood, Caribbean and American entertainment at the closing ceremony at the Wanderers Stadium here Sunday night was a glittering event.

Dune Kossatz named Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa

JOHANNESBURG - Model and actress Dune Kossatz, 35, of East London was named Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa at a glittering event at the Montecasino entertainment complex here early Sunday morning.

Shilpa Shetty and Katrina Kaif to sizzle at the IPL closing ceremony

Undeterred by her team, Rajasthan Royals, not being able retain their championship status, Shilpa Shetty revealed her true sportsman spirit as she joins American Rand B sensation Akon singing Smack That at the closing ceremony of IPL at the Wanderer in Johannesburg Sunday night. Joining at event will also be the beautiful and the gorgeous Katirna Kaif dancing on Oscar winner AR Rahman’s Jai Ho with Indian and South African dance troupes led by Shamiak Davar. “Shilpa and Katrina are the only two actresses performing at the show thus ending the speculation that a host of Bollywood beauties would be making their presence felt at the show,” said a source. The source added, “Besides Shilpa’s and Katrina’s performances the show will also feature percussionist Shivamani and a group of Indian and South African drummers.” The huge crowd will also be introduced to the Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa finalists, culminating with the crowning of the winner of the beauty competition, who will get a guided tour through Bollywood as one of her prizes.