Rahul, Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik bag youth icon awardsGURGAON - Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi was named Icon of the Year, while actors Priyanka Chopra and Hrithik Roshan bagged the youth icon awards in the entertainment field at a glittering award ceremony here. Advance booking for Jackson film to start SundayNEW DELHI - The booking of the much-awaited Michael Jackson movie “This Is It” will begin Sunday, a month before the film opens in multiplexes across India. Barbra Streisand still plays with dollsLONDON - At 67, singing legend Barbra Streisand still plays with dolls. The veteran was poor when she was growing up and so makes up for it now by treating herself to toys, reported femalefirst.co.uk. Megan Fox is afraid of the darkLONDON - Hollywood actress Megan Fox is terrified of the dark. The Transformers star insists on leaving all the lights on in her house when she’s not at home - so that she never has to return to a dark, empty place, reported contactmusic.com. Katie Holmes inspired by daughter’s style statementLONDON - Hollywood actress Katie Holmes has revealed that her fashion inspiration is none other than her three-year-old daughter Suri. Pamela Anderson is more than $1 mn in debtLONDON - Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson is drowning in debt. The 42-year-old owes $1.1 million to various construction companies for remodelling work on her Malibu home as well as back state taxes, Los Angeles County records show. Salman Khan’s riding high…and Bollywood is cheeringMUMBAI - It’s Salman Khan time in Bollywood. With his full-on actioner “Wanted” becoming a hit, the superstar has millions of rupees riding on his shoulders with three more big-budget films lined up. And all his friends in the industry - from David Dhawan to Vipul Shah - are rejoicing at the actor’s success. As a Muslim I feel proud I did ‘Kurbaan’: Saif Ali Khan (Interview)MUMBAI - His “Love Aaj Kal” has completed 50 days at the box office and has earned more than Rs.65 crores (Rs.650 million) just within India. Now actor-producer Saif Ali Khan is looking forward to “Kurbaan” - a film he admits he is proud of having acted in being a Muslim. Jude Law can’t see his newborn till year end due to workLONDON - British actor Jude Law’s work commitments have prevented him from visiting his newborn daughter Sophia till the end of this year. Gerard Butler hates to diet for rolesLONDON - Scottish actor Gerard Butler hates losing weight for roles because he has to give up the food he enjoys - like cakes and french fries. Sexual love is secondary to me: Drew BarrymoreLONDON - Twice divorced Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore, who is rumoured to have rekindled her romance with actor Justin Long, says that sexual love is secondary to her. Matt Damon likes Clooney for his houseLONDON - Hollywood star Matt Damon likes actor George Clooney because he has a great house and loves to spend on his pals. Let Aditya Chopra make films for multiplexes: Boney KapoorMUMBAI - Salman Khan starrer “Wanted” has become a hit in single screen theatres and it’s celebration time for producer Boney Kapoor who is happy making film for the masses and says let Aditya Chopra make films for multiplexes. Sonam Kapoor tops Bollywood’s best dressed celebrities listNEW DELHI - Two film-old actress Sonam Kapoor has beaten the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif to emerge as the best dressed celebrity in India, according to People magazine. Priyanka X 12, a pleasure to watch in ‘What’s Your Raashee?’ (IANS Film Review - Rating: *** )Film: “What’s Your Raashee?”; Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Hurman Baweja; Director: Ashutsoh Gowariker; Rating: *** Ghai to be in Emmy awards jury againNEW DELHI - Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has been selected as a jury member at the International Emmy Awards for the fourth consecutive year. A week in Indian summer, but unstarry Julia stays coolPATAUDI - No air-conditioner and no aides hovering nearby for her commands. Hollywood star Julia Roberts seems to have immersed herself in the spiritual atmosphere of the ashram where she is shooting for “Eat Pray Love” with not one starry tantrum in the week she has been here. Malaysian model may play herself in movie after whippingKUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, who was sentenced to caning for drinking in public, has been approached by a filmmaker for a movie on her life, but says she will think about it only after her punishment is over. Mugdha wants to experiment with different genresNEW DELHI - After doing serious movies like “Fashion” and “Jail”, model-turned-actress Mugdha Godse says she is looking to do something different. I’m offered sub-standard songs: Sonu NiigaamNEW DELHI - One of Bollywood’s most talented playback singers Sonu Niigaam is hardly heard these days. He says that he has cut down his work because he doesn’t want to sing sub-standard songs. Pamela Anderson’s wardrobe malfunctionLONDON - Former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson stole the show for all the wrong reasons at the launch of her clothes line in New Zealand. Reese Witherspoon may marry soonLONDON - Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon may be set to tie the knot with partner Jake Gyllenhaal. Jessica Biel to climb Mt Kilimanjaro for charityLONDON - Actress Jessica Biel will join her boyfriend Justin Timberlake to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise money for charity. GaGa goes topless for promotional adLONDON - British pop star Lady GaGa is courting controversy yet again for posing topless for a promotional Internet ad for her upcoming tour. Depp directs music video for British band BabybirdLONDON - Johnny Depp has been spotted here directing a new music promo for his favourite British band Babybird. Robert Pattinson uses pictures of his face for target practiceLONDON - “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson is reportedly so sick of seeing photographs of himself in magazines that he invited his co-stars to throw darts at a picture of his face. That’s not me asking for money: Sushmita SenMUMBAI - A Sushmita Sen impersonator on the social networking site Facebook has started asking for money in her name for charity. After being inundated by anxious queries from friends, the Bollywood actress has clarified that she is not the one asking for money. ‘Khatron Ke…’ has disciplined me: Anushka ManchandaNEW DELHI - Injuries notwithstanding, pop star-turned-VJ-turned-playback singer Anushka Manchanda is happy to be part of adventure reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi-Level 2″. She admits it has given her “memorable” injuries but says it has disciplined her. Theft of ‘What’s Your Raashee?’ master print scares Gowariker (superseding earlier story)MUMBAI - Hours before the release of his new film “What’s Your Raashee?” director Ashutosh Gowariker is trying to understand how the master print of his film was allegedly stolen and pirated from a laboratory. Love scene reminds Jennifer Aniston of PittLONDON - Jennifer Aniston broke down after a love scene in her new movie “The Bounty” reminded her of her ex-husband Brad Pitt. Michael’s elder brother still grievingLONDON - Jackie Jackson, elder brother of late pop singer Michael Jackson, says that he has yet to come out of the shock of his younger brother’s death. Love Hewitt still has body hang-upsLONDON - American actress-singer Jennifer Love Hewitt, who shows a terrific figure in a frilly bikini on the cover of Shape magazine’s October issue, admits that she still has body hang-ups. Theft of ‘What’s Your Raashee?’ master print scares GowarikerMUMBAI - Hours before the release of his new film “What’s Your Raashee?” director Ashutosh Gowariker is trying to understand how the master print of his film was allegedly stolen and pirated from the Adlabs laboratory. Buddhist model is new Miss NepalKATHMANDU - A 20-year-old popular Buddhist model and music video star Thursday prevailed over Nepal’s Maoists as well as 14 other contenders to walk off with the Miss Nepal 2009 crown held under the shadow of Maoist threats. Licence scheme to curb mobile music piracy launched in PunjabCHANDIGARH - The Indian Music Industry (IMI), an association of 142 music companies, Thursday launched Music Mobile Exchange (MMX), a mobile licensing scheme, to curb music piracy on mobile chip in Punjab. |