Rihanna taking acting lessons for big-screen debutLONDON - R&B singer Rihanna has enrolled for acting classes in New York to prepare for her big screen debut Personal Protection. Archie proposes to Veronica!NEW YORK - The world’s oldest teenager Archie Andrews has finally decided to settle down with his rich and sexy girlfriend Veronica Lodge, it has been revealed by Archie Comic Publications. Mariah Carey showered with diamonds in TurkeyLONDON - Singer-actress Mariah Carey landed more than just a big pay cheque for a private gig in Turkey when she was showered with diamond gifts. ‘Slumdog’ kid’s father slams Danny BoyleMUMBAI - Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle, who rushed to India Wednesday to help the film’s child stars, was stunned when a child’s father accused him of ignoring them. Milind Soman endorses hair colour brand (With Images)MUMBAI - Supermodel-turned actor Milind Soman, who was seen in movies like Bheja Fry, has been signed by a hair colour brand as its brand ambassador. Karisma, Kareena to open Salman Khan’s ‘Dus Ka Dum 2′NEW DELHI - Bollywood sisters Karisma and Kareena Kapoor will kick off the second season of Salman Khan-hosted quiz show Dus Ka Dum, which will go on air Saturday on Sony channel. Honorary doctorate for RahmanALIGARH - Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman will be conferred an honorary doctorate by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).Rahman shot to international fame with his compositions in Danny Boyle’s underdog drama “Slumdog Millionaire” and won two golden statuettes for that. Apart from Rahman, Gopichand Narang, former president of Sahitya Academy, would also be conferred an honorary doctorate at a convocation June 7, said a press release from AMU. Anupam Kher welcomed with drum beats and trumpetsMUMBAI - It was a moment he won’t forget easily. When Anupam Kher reached Bhor on the outskirts of Mumbai to resume the shooting of Walt Disney production “Zokkomon”, 100 children along with the cast and crew of the film greeted him with drum beats and trumpets to celebrate his 25 years in cinema. IIM don sees economic philosophy in Bollywood flicksNEW DELHI - Now playing at a theatre near you: lessons in economic philosophy. A professor with the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) has found two Bollywood hits to be much more than song-and-dance entertainment. Spears pays Federline $5,000 per week for baby sittingLONDON - Singer Britney Spears, who has been taking parenting tips from pop star Madonna, took her kids on her Circus tour and is paying ex-husband Kevin Federline $5,000 per week for baby sitting. Friends urge Jennifer Aniston to get over Brad PittLOS ANGELES - Actress Jennifer Aniston’s friends are worried about her as she is unable to find someone to fill her ex-hubby Brad Pitt’s shoes and urging her to get over him. Danny Boyle flying to India for ‘Slumdog…’ kidsLONDON - Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is flying to India to rescue the films child stars. Madonna is just a friend: Jesus LuzLONDON - Brazilian model Jesus Luz has spoken publicly for the first time about his relationship with Madonna blasting reports of an impending wedding and calling the pop diva nothing but a friend. Imran jumps from plane onto train for ‘Luck’NEW DELHI - Bollywood’s celebrity action director Allan Amin, who is set to train passionate bikers to perform stunts on MTV’s new adventure reality show, says he made actor Imran Khan jump off a plane onto a moving train in the forthcoming movie “Luck”. Composer Wajid turns lyricist, impresses Subhash GhaiMUMBAI - After composing chartbusters for films like “Welcome” and “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” with partner Sajid, music director Wajid has turned lyricist for a song in “Paying Guests”. And he’s impressed none other than Subhash Ghai, the film producer. |