Priyanka's Diamond secret: Only on sify
Jun 30, 2008
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Will Smith's School Insists It's Not Scientologist |
Will Smith 's soon-to-open private school is not a Scientology facility, as some reports have suggested, the academy's director said.
Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, have founded the New Village Academy, scheduled to open in September.
The school will use instructional methods developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard called study technology. And a few teachers belong to the church.
But the couple say they are not Scientologists, and the academy's director insists the facility has no religious affiliation.
"We are a secular school, and just like all nonreligious independent schools, faculty and staff do not promote their own religions at school or pass on the beliefs of their particular faith to children," New Village Academy director Jacqueline Olivier told the Los Angeles Times.
Oliver said some of the school's staffers are Scientologists, Muslim, Christian or Jewish.
In addition to reading and math, the school offers classes on yoga, robotics and etiquette.
Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, have founded the New Village Academy, scheduled to open in September.
The school will use instructional methods developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard called study technology. And a few teachers belong to the church.
But the couple say they are not Scientologists, and the academy's director insists the facility has no religious affiliation.
"We are a secular school, and just like all nonreligious independent schools, faculty and staff do not promote their own religions at school or pass on the beliefs of their particular faith to children," New Village Academy director Jacqueline Olivier told the Los Angeles Times.
Oliver said some of the school's staffers are Scientologists, Muslim, Christian or Jewish.
In addition to reading and math, the school offers classes on yoga, robotics and etiquette.
Jun 29, 2008
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Trouble brewing in Kareena's relationship? |
Gossip-mongers say that it is only a matter of weeks before the Saif Ali- Kareena romance ends. There already were plenty of stories that the freedom-loving actress wasn't happy with the way Saif stifles her.
Rumors claimed that Kareena Kapoor was annoyed with the constant "Where are you" calls from Saif all the time. But it looked as if the conflict was resolved because both began making appearances together in public again.
But it came as a surprise when Saif turned up at the performance venue in London where Kareena was supposed to make an onstage dance appearance with the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and others. Saif probably began to miss her a lot and took a flight to London to meet her.
In order to avoid media attention, he stayed at the backstage.
Though the media projected it as a surprise meet, some claim that she wasn't all that happy with the invasion on her free time.
Rumors claimed that Kareena Kapoor was annoyed with the constant "Where are you" calls from Saif all the time. But it looked as if the conflict was resolved because both began making appearances together in public again.
But it came as a surprise when Saif turned up at the performance venue in London where Kareena was supposed to make an onstage dance appearance with the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and others. Saif probably began to miss her a lot and took a flight to London to meet her.
In order to avoid media attention, he stayed at the backstage.
Though the media projected it as a surprise meet, some claim that she wasn't all that happy with the invasion on her free time.
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Danielle Lloyd Goes Naked for Breast Cancer Charity |
Itseems that Danielle Llyod is very proud to have gone naked for a photo shoot. But, this time the model stripped off for a worthy cause, namely for breast cancer charity, The Linda McCartney Centre.
anielle expects her nude shoot will raise people's awareness of the charity's event, Field of Women. She has raised more than 100,000 pound sterling for the charity since she joined it two years ago. Concerning her charity work she revealed, "The charity is very close to my heart because a few years ago I found a lump in my breast."
Further, Danielle will do a stint on "Gladiators" and use her money, which she gets from her appearance, to buy a second scanner for the Linda McCartney Breast Cancer Centre. "The unit really needs another scanner so the money I have just made from my stint on Gladiators will buy the second one," she added.
anielle expects her nude shoot will raise people's awareness of the charity's event, Field of Women. She has raised more than 100,000 pound sterling for the charity since she joined it two years ago. Concerning her charity work she revealed, "The charity is very close to my heart because a few years ago I found a lump in my breast."
Further, Danielle will do a stint on "Gladiators" and use her money, which she gets from her appearance, to buy a second scanner for the Linda McCartney Breast Cancer Centre. "The unit really needs another scanner so the money I have just made from my stint on Gladiators will buy the second one," she added.
Jun 26, 2008
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Askmen's Top 10 Sexy Babes |
Askmen got world's top 10 hot babes in his chart.
source:13above.com
Jun 25, 2008
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Cracks In Ness-Preity Relationship |
After bollywood has seen so many breakups, Prety Zinta and Ness Wadia are least expected to have it… But then, sadly, there are visible cracks in the relationship post IPL. The sources say that Preity’s popularity in the business world, which earlier was ruled solely by Ness Wadia, is the reason behind the differences.
Now here is some typical male ego!!!
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Britney Granted Overnights With Her Boys |
Britney Spears has made a subtle change for the better—and, it follows, so too have her custody rights.
This morning's court session, attended by both Spears and Kevin Federline, resulted in "a change of visitation status" for the new aunt, Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini told reporters at a brief posthearing press conference.
While Parachini wasn't spilling the beans, sources told E! News that Court Commissioner Scott Gordon granted Spears overnight visits with her sons, beginning as soon as this weekend.
The modification has been a long time coming for the 26-year-old singer, whose attorneys have been hammering out a new custody agreement with Federline legal team for a while. The terms were finally agreed upon and approved by the court today.
"Both sides have been very cooperative the past couple of weeks," said Parachini.
The boys—2-year-old Sean Preston and 21-month-old Jayden James—are tentatively scheduled to spend Saturday night with Spears. Federline, 30, retains primary custody of the youngsters.
The outcome seemed to sit well with both parties.
When leaving the courtroom, Spears told reporters she was happy with today's decision, and Federline made his way through the media scrum with a smile on his face.
Parachini also verified that the singer's on-off attorney Laura Wasser was in fact back on Team Spears, and that the entertainer's parenting coach made comments.
A status conference on the terms of the duo's visitation is scheduled to take place July 15. A trial date for the ongoing custody battle is still scheduled for August.
This morning's court session, attended by both Spears and Kevin Federline, resulted in "a change of visitation status" for the new aunt, Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini told reporters at a brief posthearing press conference.
While Parachini wasn't spilling the beans, sources told E! News that Court Commissioner Scott Gordon granted Spears overnight visits with her sons, beginning as soon as this weekend.
The modification has been a long time coming for the 26-year-old singer, whose attorneys have been hammering out a new custody agreement with Federline legal team for a while. The terms were finally agreed upon and approved by the court today.
"Both sides have been very cooperative the past couple of weeks," said Parachini.
The boys—2-year-old Sean Preston and 21-month-old Jayden James—are tentatively scheduled to spend Saturday night with Spears. Federline, 30, retains primary custody of the youngsters.
The outcome seemed to sit well with both parties.
When leaving the courtroom, Spears told reporters she was happy with today's decision, and Federline made his way through the media scrum with a smile on his face.
Parachini also verified that the singer's on-off attorney Laura Wasser was in fact back on Team Spears, and that the entertainer's parenting coach made comments.
A status conference on the terms of the duo's visitation is scheduled to take place July 15. A trial date for the ongoing custody battle is still scheduled for August.
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Tennis Star Maria Sharapova Skirts Eye Candy Issue At Wimbledon |
Maria Sharapova ditched her usual girlie attire, left, in favor of shorts at Wimbledon, right.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova has ditched her usual on-court attire in favor of more practical gear.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova has ditched her usual on-court attire in favor of more practical gear.
"I'm going to be debuting a new look," the No. 2 ranked player told Britain's Daily Telegraph of her attire at Wimbledon. "I'm going with the traditional shorts, believe it or not."
Sorry, boys.
Known for her stunning good looks and girlie outfits, Sharapova refers to her new duds, which she unveiled Tuesday, as "menswear." The head-turner, 21, wore a transparent vest with a tuxedo-style front - and coordinating jacket, natch - for her match against Stephanie Foretz.
Sharapova, voted one of People magazine's Most Beautiful People in 2005, won the match, but fans have yet to weigh in on whether her new look is an ace.
Sharapova, voted one of People magazine's Most Beautiful People in 2005, won the match, but fans have yet to weigh in on whether her new look is an ace.
Jun 24, 2008
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Asin Is Marching Towards Bollywood |
‘I HOPE I REMAIN ‘SINLESS’ IN MUMBAI'
After giving hits in Tamil and Tollywood, Asin is marching towards Bollywood to make a mark there. In a bare-all interview she talks about the industry, its ways and making Ghajiniin Tamil, Telugu and now Hindi.Asin Thottumkal, in the manner of Hema Malini, Rekha and Sridevi, is set to storm Hindi films with Ghajini opposite Aamir Khan after conquering Telugu and Tamil cinema. Ask her if she is set to become next big Bollywood’s diva from the South, and the actress giggles in embarrassment, “I’m a long way from getting anywhere near Hema, Rekha and Sridevi. But I feel hugely welcome in Mumbai. I don’t know why filmmakers are showing so much interest in me.”
Spirited, spunky and beautiful, Asin (pronounced Ah-sin) shows a sense of humour when she explains her name: “Asin is coined from Sanskrit and English. It means ‘sinless’... like ‘Amala’… without blemish. I hope I live up to my name in Mumbai.” For now, Mumbai is her home. “But only because my immediate commitments are in Mumbai,” she clarifies. “I’m the brand ambassador for six multi-national companies and the ads need to be shot in Mumbai. Now there are Hindi films too.”
Fortunately, Asin speaks Hindi without that Southern twang that is even now so pronounced in Hema. “I’ve never used a dubbing artiste for any of my films, not even for the Hindi ads, and I’m speaking in my own voice in my first Hindi film Ghajini,” she claims. “In these days of globalisation, I don’t think language is a barrier. I’m interested in films in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and any other language as long as the projects are exciting.”
She’s aware her shift to Mumbai has given rise to rumours that she’s giving up on South Indian cinema. “That’s untrue,” says Asin defensively. “Whatever I’m today is because of Tamil and Telugu cinema. Why am I expected to choose between Mumbai and the South?”
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Shekar Suman's Son Bana Star! |
What's with Shekhar Suman's son Adhyayan Suman? While his father failed to make his mark in the big screen, the Jr Shekhar made his debut last week with Haal-e-Dil. And more than his movie, a leading actress made this interesting observation to us.
In her own words "I wonder why, Shekhar Suman's son decided to play second fiddle to a newcomer that too in his debut film. And you should have seen him, dressed in a white suit, he was looking like a Raj Kumar, throwing major attitude and bossing someone who looked like his girlfriend."
Chalo atleast he has picked up his starry tricks early in his life!
In her own words "I wonder why, Shekhar Suman's son decided to play second fiddle to a newcomer that too in his debut film. And you should have seen him, dressed in a white suit, he was looking like a Raj Kumar, throwing major attitude and bossing someone who looked like his girlfriend."
Chalo atleast he has picked up his starry tricks early in his life!
Jun 23, 2008
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1010 Girls On One Photo...Don't Miss |
More than a thousand girls gathered on a beach in Sydney (Australia) to establish a new record of having as many girls in bikini on one photo as possible.
source:13above.com
Jun 22, 2008
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Bollywood Actor Amitabh Bachchan Interview |
1. Your blog has been covered, reviewed and written about extensively. Whatever you write in the blog is becoming “news” in print and on TV channels. Do you think, like Aamir Khan says, you do not need to talk to the press separately anymore?
ANS: I am surprised and intrigued by your observation. I have been travelling out of the country for some time and am unaware of print and TV channel reviews. But its interesting to know from you on the interest on my blog. I have not read or heard Aamir’s remark, but as you can observe, by responding to your questionnaire I have not paid heed to it !
2. Blogging for most is a very personal medium but Indian film actors have used it as a public medium to clarify his or her stands. What has your experience been like? Is it close to writing a diary or is it more a public rejoinder to accusations?
ANS: I have yet to find a definition for the blog or a blog or just blog. It is an intriguing word and I doubt if it would matter what it meant to those that use it. There are no rules for it, so I would imagine it is a medium where an individual has the opportunity to express himself and through that to others as well. If the process is being looked upon as a document of personal thoughts or as a vehicle for clarification and rejoinder so be it. I think for celebrities or those in the public sphere who sometimes desire a method for response this could be the answer.
3. Your usage of English and your writing style are truly praiseworthy. Have you ever thought of writing fiction or memoirs in the language?
ANS: My language and its usage is very pedantic and not worthy of praise at all. You embarrass me by this observation and no I have not thought of writing fiction or my memoirs.
4. Has the response to your posts brought to light anything new about your fans? What is your response to their response to your posts?
ANS: Yes it has. It has brought to light that they have a deeper perception of our profession and our character than we imagine. That they are extremely intelligent and conscious of their bearings. That their affection and love is spontaneous and exuberant and the reason for our existence. That their criticism and abuse at times needs careful consideration, for they are able to see and observe what we may not have and that it is the most joyful experience to connect with them first hand.
5. You son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya have become global faces and have been the only movie stars from India on the Cannes red carpet. How does that make you feel?
ANS: I am not so sure of that. We are all here on a private visit. Aishwarya is brand ambassador for L’Oreal which is one of the sponsors for the Cannes Film Festival, so her participation in the festival activities is part of her contractual obligations. The rest of the family is here to be with her in her moment. The family has been spread all over different parts of the world for some time due to our schedules and we decided to meet up here. Aishwarya is a popular face in France and it is a very proud moment for all of us to witness the respect and honour that is accorded to her.
6. You have poured your heart out in your blog about things that have bothered you, about certain people’s actions and words. If you didn’t have the blogging medium would you have been able to express your hurt in some way?
ANS: I cannot say. It is quite possible that I may have kept that inside of me and allowed it to dissolve or fester. But now that there is a viable medium I am happy to be able to express myself.
7. Would have life been any different had things like blogging been around 20-30 years back because with you boycotting the media at that time none of your fans could hear your viewpoints on anything?
ANS: That is an interesting and valuable observation. The media boycotting me and vice versa did erase the opportunity of any documentation or record of events that may have happened in my professional career. I cannot say whether that held any importance at all. Media is the only credible source of any record for posterity other than official documentation by recognised sources. I do not think that media felt it necessary to keep on record what went on in my film or personal life, during the time of the ban. And quite frankly they were not wrong. But I would like to believe that fans love and appreciate your work on film and so long as that was in order, other aspects did not matter. So thank god for the films and their presence, for they kept me alive so to say in the minds of the people.
8. Has there been any pressure on you to use your new love for blogging commercially to promote your films?
ANS: No there hasn’t. But I talk about my films and my roles and my daily activities connected with them and at times putting up photographs and other material. If that helps in the promotion of the film then good.
9. What are the plans with your upcoming website? What features are you planning to include in it?
ANS: Plans are under construction for the website and it should be up shortly. It will have the presence of all members of the family, most particularly my father and his prolific work. I believe it would also invite comment from those not in the family as well, if we feel and consider it to be of value. It shall be a gradual process and we would love for any tips or suggestions on it.
10. Finally, Sarkar Raj is round the corner. How was it shooting with the family? Having shot for the film and perhaps seen it, do you think it can live up to the expectations from a Sarkar sequel?
ANS: Yes Sarkar Raj is due on the 6th of June and the experience has been wonderful. All three of us in front of the camera at the same time has been joyful and exciting. I will be seeing the final copy in a few days so I cannot comment on it yet, but yes we always expect the best to happen with all our products and Sarkar Raj is no exception.
Amitabh Bachchan
source:blogs.bigadda.com
ANS: I am surprised and intrigued by your observation. I have been travelling out of the country for some time and am unaware of print and TV channel reviews. But its interesting to know from you on the interest on my blog. I have not read or heard Aamir’s remark, but as you can observe, by responding to your questionnaire I have not paid heed to it !
2. Blogging for most is a very personal medium but Indian film actors have used it as a public medium to clarify his or her stands. What has your experience been like? Is it close to writing a diary or is it more a public rejoinder to accusations?
ANS: I have yet to find a definition for the blog or a blog or just blog. It is an intriguing word and I doubt if it would matter what it meant to those that use it. There are no rules for it, so I would imagine it is a medium where an individual has the opportunity to express himself and through that to others as well. If the process is being looked upon as a document of personal thoughts or as a vehicle for clarification and rejoinder so be it. I think for celebrities or those in the public sphere who sometimes desire a method for response this could be the answer.
3. Your usage of English and your writing style are truly praiseworthy. Have you ever thought of writing fiction or memoirs in the language?
ANS: My language and its usage is very pedantic and not worthy of praise at all. You embarrass me by this observation and no I have not thought of writing fiction or my memoirs.
4. Has the response to your posts brought to light anything new about your fans? What is your response to their response to your posts?
ANS: Yes it has. It has brought to light that they have a deeper perception of our profession and our character than we imagine. That they are extremely intelligent and conscious of their bearings. That their affection and love is spontaneous and exuberant and the reason for our existence. That their criticism and abuse at times needs careful consideration, for they are able to see and observe what we may not have and that it is the most joyful experience to connect with them first hand.
5. You son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya have become global faces and have been the only movie stars from India on the Cannes red carpet. How does that make you feel?
ANS: I am not so sure of that. We are all here on a private visit. Aishwarya is brand ambassador for L’Oreal which is one of the sponsors for the Cannes Film Festival, so her participation in the festival activities is part of her contractual obligations. The rest of the family is here to be with her in her moment. The family has been spread all over different parts of the world for some time due to our schedules and we decided to meet up here. Aishwarya is a popular face in France and it is a very proud moment for all of us to witness the respect and honour that is accorded to her.
6. You have poured your heart out in your blog about things that have bothered you, about certain people’s actions and words. If you didn’t have the blogging medium would you have been able to express your hurt in some way?
ANS: I cannot say. It is quite possible that I may have kept that inside of me and allowed it to dissolve or fester. But now that there is a viable medium I am happy to be able to express myself.
7. Would have life been any different had things like blogging been around 20-30 years back because with you boycotting the media at that time none of your fans could hear your viewpoints on anything?
ANS: That is an interesting and valuable observation. The media boycotting me and vice versa did erase the opportunity of any documentation or record of events that may have happened in my professional career. I cannot say whether that held any importance at all. Media is the only credible source of any record for posterity other than official documentation by recognised sources. I do not think that media felt it necessary to keep on record what went on in my film or personal life, during the time of the ban. And quite frankly they were not wrong. But I would like to believe that fans love and appreciate your work on film and so long as that was in order, other aspects did not matter. So thank god for the films and their presence, for they kept me alive so to say in the minds of the people.
8. Has there been any pressure on you to use your new love for blogging commercially to promote your films?
ANS: No there hasn’t. But I talk about my films and my roles and my daily activities connected with them and at times putting up photographs and other material. If that helps in the promotion of the film then good.
9. What are the plans with your upcoming website? What features are you planning to include in it?
ANS: Plans are under construction for the website and it should be up shortly. It will have the presence of all members of the family, most particularly my father and his prolific work. I believe it would also invite comment from those not in the family as well, if we feel and consider it to be of value. It shall be a gradual process and we would love for any tips or suggestions on it.
10. Finally, Sarkar Raj is round the corner. How was it shooting with the family? Having shot for the film and perhaps seen it, do you think it can live up to the expectations from a Sarkar sequel?
ANS: Yes Sarkar Raj is due on the 6th of June and the experience has been wonderful. All three of us in front of the camera at the same time has been joyful and exciting. I will be seeing the final copy in a few days so I cannot comment on it yet, but yes we always expect the best to happen with all our products and Sarkar Raj is no exception.
Amitabh Bachchan
source:blogs.bigadda.com
Jun 20, 2008
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Jamie Lynn Spears Gives Birth To A Girl |
Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to a baby girl Thursday morning at a south Mississippi hospital, according to a friend of the Spears family. The friend, who asked not to be identified because the family had not yet announced the baby's birth, told The Associated Press that the baby was named Maddie Briann and weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces.
The 17-year-old Jamie Lynn was the star of Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101," a sitcom about prep school friends, and is the younger sister of pop star Britney Spears. The Spears family announced in December that Jamie Lynn was pregnant. The father is Casey Aldridge, a pipe-layer from Liberty, Miss. The couple is not married but announced an engagement several months ago.
Ellen Brannan, spokeswoman for Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, in McComb, would not give out any details. "We understand everybody's interested, but we don't give out information on anyone. Everyone's entitled to their privacy," she said.
The younger Spears lives near Liberty with Aldridge, 19, and has been seen around the small south Mississippi town often as her pregnancy became more apparent. Her family owns a home across the state line in Kentwood, La.
Spears announced her pregnancy through an article in OK! Magazine and was expected to receive a large payday for exclusive pictures of the newborn.
Nickelodeon issued a statement about the birth on Thursday, saying, "We wish her and her family well." Nickelodeon spokeswoman Marianne Romano said that filming of the fourth and final season of "Zoey 101" was completed last summer before Spears became pregnant.
Spears portrayed Zoey Brooks, a student at Pacific Coast Academy, a campus that had been an exclusive all-boys boarding school until Zoey and a handful of other girls arrived. At the end of the series, Zoey gets the boy — longtime crush Chase (Sean Flynn).
The 17-year-old Jamie Lynn was the star of Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101," a sitcom about prep school friends, and is the younger sister of pop star Britney Spears. The Spears family announced in December that Jamie Lynn was pregnant. The father is Casey Aldridge, a pipe-layer from Liberty, Miss. The couple is not married but announced an engagement several months ago.
Ellen Brannan, spokeswoman for Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, in McComb, would not give out any details. "We understand everybody's interested, but we don't give out information on anyone. Everyone's entitled to their privacy," she said.
The younger Spears lives near Liberty with Aldridge, 19, and has been seen around the small south Mississippi town often as her pregnancy became more apparent. Her family owns a home across the state line in Kentwood, La.
Spears announced her pregnancy through an article in OK! Magazine and was expected to receive a large payday for exclusive pictures of the newborn.
Nickelodeon issued a statement about the birth on Thursday, saying, "We wish her and her family well." Nickelodeon spokeswoman Marianne Romano said that filming of the fourth and final season of "Zoey 101" was completed last summer before Spears became pregnant.
Spears portrayed Zoey Brooks, a student at Pacific Coast Academy, a campus that had been an exclusive all-boys boarding school until Zoey and a handful of other girls arrived. At the end of the series, Zoey gets the boy — longtime crush Chase (Sean Flynn).
Jun 19, 2008
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Bollywood Actress Aarti Chabria Wallpapers |
Aarti Chhabria born November 21, 1982 is an Indian actress and model.
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Aamir Khan takes to smoking again |
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has confessed to the fact that due to stress he has once again given in to the temptation of smoking. He says his nephew Imraan’s launch pad “Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na” is the reason behind the stress. Releasing July 4, the film is being produced by Aamir. “I’ve begun smoking again, I know you guys are going to kick the shit out of me, my family is already doing that,” he wrote on his blog www.aamirkhan.com. “I get really stressed when any of my films is about to release, I know the music is doing really well and most of you will tell me there is nothing to worry about, but it doesn’t work like that. Bear with me folks, I’ll give up once ‘Jaane Tu…’ releases,” he added. Aamir also said that smoking has also been the reason behind his not posting on the blog.
“I didn’t know how to face all of you. I did want to write about something interesting, but I had broken my promise to you all so, I did not know how to get around that — and then I would just shut my computer. “So I thought let me start by coming clean, and expose my human frailties,” he added. However, Aamir doesn’t smoke in front of kids and in the presence of people who get disturbed with it.
Jun 17, 2008
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Bollywood Actress Katrina Kaif ‘Sexiest Woman in the World‘ Gallery |
Katrina Kaif is thrilled
She has just been declared the ‘Sexiest Woman in the World‘ by FHM magazine, which held its first online poll in India!
Around five lakh men voted for her, elevating her to the top slot.
And, what’s more, Katrina won the coveted title by defeating the likes of Hollywood superstars Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson, singers Rihanna and Madonna and Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Bipasha Basu, supermodels like Adriana Lima and Gisele Bundchen, amongst several other sexy and successful women in the world!
Around five lakh men voted for her, elevating her to the top slot.
And, what’s more, Katrina won the coveted title by defeating the likes of Hollywood superstars Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson, singers Rihanna and Madonna and Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Bipasha Basu, supermodels like Adriana Lima and Gisele Bundchen, amongst several other sexy and successful women in the world!
“It feels great. I think it’s the sweetest thing that my fans have done. They have actually taken time off to go online and vote for me,” says the actress, flashing a million dollar smile.
Katrina is also the most downloaded actress. Her pictures are the most viewed ones online!
Her fan following is increasing, is she going to start a blog soon?
“I’m a very shy person. I reach out to my fans through my films, beyond that I am not someone who talks a lot. Starting a blog means updating your viewers with what’s happening in your life on a daily basis, which I can’t do. I need my personal space,” says the actress.
Katrina Kaif Biography
Katrina is also the most downloaded actress. Her pictures are the most viewed ones online!
Her fan following is increasing, is she going to start a blog soon?
“I’m a very shy person. I reach out to my fans through my films, beyond that I am not someone who talks a lot. Starting a blog means updating your viewers with what’s happening in your life on a daily basis, which I can’t do. I need my personal space,” says the actress.
Katrina Kaif Biography
Jun 16, 2008
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Telugu Actress SRIDEVI Profile , Filmography |
Telugu Actress SRIDEVI Biography, Filmography
Name: Sridevi Kapoor
Born : August 13, 1963 (1963-08-13) (age 44)
Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation ; Film actress
Years active: 1967 - 1997
Spouse(s) Boney Kapoor (1996 - present)
Filmfare Awards
Best Actress (Tamil)
1982 Meendum Kokila
Best Actress
1990 Chaalbaaz
1992 Lamhe
Best Actress (Telugu)
1993 Kshana Kshanam
Sridevi born on August 13, 1963, is an Indian actress who has starred in hundreds of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. She started acting at the age of four, and made her debut as an adult in the early 80s. She established herself as one of the leading actresses of her times, and although she left the industry in 1997, she has been regarded by the industry members, as one of the most talented and prominent actresses of India.
Sridevi was born and brought up in Sivakasi, a district in Tamil Nadu. Her mother tongue is Tamil. Her father's name was Ayyapan (a lawyer) and her mother's name was Rajeswari. Sridevi has a sister, Srilatha. She has two step brothers from her father's previous marriage.
Career
Sridevi started her career as a child artist in the Tamil movie Kandhan Karunai (1967) and acted in many Tamil and Telugu movies. During her early adult career, she acted in a number of Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies. Many of her Malayalam movies were directed by I. V. Sasi. Some examples of her notable Malayalam movies are: Aadhyapaadam, Aalinganam, Kuttavum Sikshaiyum, Aa Nimisham. In 1976, she got her first big break as a heroine in K. Balachander's Moondru Mudichu, where she starred opposite Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth. In many ways, this movie was a landmark in Tamil filmdom. It was also one of Rajnikanth's first major movies.
After Moondru Mudhchu, Sridevi had a succession of huge hits with both these Tamil superstars. With Kamal Haasan, she acted in movies such as Guru, Sankarlal, Sigappu Rojakkal, Thaayillamal Naanillai, Meendum Kokila, Vaazhve Maayam, Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu, Neela Malargal, Moondram Pirai, 16 Vayathinile. With Rajnikanth, she acted in movies such as Dharmayuddham, Priya, Pokkiri Raja, Thanikattu Raja, Adutha Varisu, Nan Adimai Illai, etc. She was the number one actress in Tamil films during the period 1979-83.
During the same time, Sridevi also made inroads into Telugu language movies. She acted with all major heroes in Telugu. A number of her Telugu movies were made by K. Raghavendra Rao. With N. T. Rama Rao, she acted in movies such as Konda Veeti Simham, Vetagadu, Sardar Paparayudu, Bobbili Puli etc. With A. Nageswara Rao, she acted in movies such as Mudulla Koduku, Premabhishekham, Bangaru Kanku, Premakanuka etc. With Krishna she acted in movies such as Kanchu Kagada, Kalavari Samsaram, Krishnavatharam, Borripellum Bolludu, Khaidi Rudrayya etc. After Kamal Haasan, Sridevi has acted the most number of movies with Krishna. Towards the tail end of her Telugu career, she started acting in Hindi movies. Many of her initial Hindi movies starred Jeetendra and were remakes of her Telugu movies, mostly directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and K. Bappaiah.
In 1978, she starred in her first Hindi film, Solva Saawan which failed at the box office. However, her second movie, Himmatwala, went on to be a success and established her status in Bollywood. The film also earned her the famous nickname Thunder Thighs. This was followed by the critically acclaimed drama Sadma, which is often cited by critics as the most definitive child-woman performance of her career. Throughout the 1980s, she starred in a galaxy of box office hits, including Tohfa, Nagina, Mr. India, Chandni and Chaalbaaz, in which her double-role won her the first Hindi Filmfare Best Actress Award. The commercially successful Nagina is remembered for her iconic dance sequence in the film's climax. Her performance in Shekhar Kapur's blockbuster Mr. India won her rave reviews, and her comic-timing was praised. Yash Chopra's poetic fairy-tale mega-hit Chandni earned her another nomination at the Filmfare.
Yash Chopra again directed her in the path-breaking modern day classic Lamhe (1991), where the sensitive and intense double-role act immortalised her forever in Hindi Cinema. It also won her, her second Filmfare Best Actress Award. She followed it with acclaimed performances in films like Khuda Gawah, Gumrah and Laadla. Kshanam Kshanam released in 1992 won her the fourth Filmfare Best Actress Award. She is one of the few Bollywood actresses who dictated terms and for whom exclusive roles were written. The failure of the multicrore Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja proved to be a major setback. After the drama Judaai (1997), she left the industry in order to marry filmmaker Boney Kapoor and raise her two daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi. Sridevi is crurrently retired from acting, and is more involved as a film producer.
After a six-year hiatus, Sridevi returned to the small screen, briefly, in the popular Sahara sitcom Malini Iyer (2004-2005). She also appeared on Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai for Karishma Kapoor (2004) and as a judge in the TV show Kaboom (2005). She is a member of the Board of Directors at the Asian Academy of film and television. She performed a medley of some of the popular songs previously picturised on herself at the 52nd Filmfare Awards 2007.
Personal life
Sridevi married film producer Boney Kapoor on June 2, 1996. Boney and his first wife Mona Shourie Kapoor had accommodated Sridevi in their home during Sridevi's stay in Mumbai. At that time Boney and Mona had been married for several years and had two children Arjun and Anshula.
Mona Kapoor stayed in Boney Kapoor's parents home for 10 years after the divorce to give her children a sense of family. Boney Kapoor and Sridevi have two daughters: Jhanvi and Khushi. Through her husband she is related to the large Surinder Kapoor film clan (see List of Bollywood film clans). Actor Anil Kapoor, her co-star in a number films, is her brother-in-law.
Her father died while she was filming Lamhe, her mother while she was making Judaai. Although it is the Hindu custom that the son lights the funeral pyre, Sridevi lit the pyre for her mother's last rites.
Awards and honours
Filmfare Awards
Won
* 1982 - Filmfare Best Actress Award (South-Tamil) for Meendum Kokila
* 1990 - Filmfare Best Actress Award for Chaalbaaz
* 1992 - Filmfare Best Actress Award for Lamhe
* 1993 - Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) for Kshana Kshanam
Nominated
* 1976 - Filmfare Best Actress Award (South-Tamil) for Moondru Mudichu
* 1977 - Filmfare Best Actress Award (South-Tamil) for 16 Vayathinile
* 1983 - Filmfare Best Actress Award (South-Tamil) for Moondram pirai
* 1980 - Filmfare Best Actress Award (South-Tamil) for Jhonny
* 1983 - Filmfare Best Actress Award for Sadma
* 1990 - Filmfare Best Actress Award for Chandni
* 1992 - Filmfare Best Actress Award for Khuda Gawah
* 1993 - Filmfare Best Actress Award for Gumrah
* 1994 - Filmfare Best Actress Award for Laadla
* 1997 - Filmfare Best Actress Award for Judaai
Honours
* 1997 - "Kalasaraswathi" award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh [1]
* 2003 - "Lachchu Maharaj Award" [2]
* 2008 - FICCI "Living Legend in Entertainment" award [3]
Filmography
Hindi movies
* Agni Pareeksha [4] (1970 film) (1970 in (child actor)
* Julie (1975 film) (1975) (child actor)
* Solva Sawan (1978)
* Himmatwala (1983)
* Justice Chowdhary (1983)
* Jaani Dost (1983)
* Mawaali (1983)
* Kalakaar (1983)
* Sadma (1983)
* Akalmand (1984)
* Inquilaab (1984)
* Jaag Utha Insaan (1984)
* Naya Kadam (1984)
* Maqsad (1984)
* Tohfa (1984)
* Balidaan (1985)
* Masterji (1985)
* Aakhree Raasta (1986)
* Aag Aur Shola (1986)(cameo)
* Bhagwan Dada (1986)
* Dharam Adhikari (1986)
* Ghar Sansar (1986)
* Nagina (1986)
* Jaanbaaz (1986)(cameo)
* Karma (1986)
* Suhaagan (1986)
* Sultanat (1986)
* Aulaad (1987)
* Himmat Aur Mehnat (1987)
* Nazrana (1987)
* Majaal (1987)
* Joshilay (1987)
* Jawab Hum Denge (1987)
* Mr India (1987)
* Sherni (1988)
* Ram Avtaar (1988)
* Waqt Ki Awaaz (1988)
* Sone Pe Suhagaa (1988)
* Chaalbaaz (1989)
* Chandni (1989)
* Guru (1989)
* Gair Kanooni (1989)
* Nigahein (1989)
* Main Tera Dushman (1989)(cameo)
* Banjaran (1991)
* Farishtay (1991)
* Pathar Ke Insaan (1991)
* Lamhe (1991)
* Khuda Gawah (1992)
* Heer Ranjha (1992)
* Aasman Se Gira (1992)(cameo)
* Chandramukhi (1993)
* Gumrah (1993)
* Gurudev (1993)
* Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
* Chaand Ka Tukdaa (1994)
* Laadla (1994)
* Army (1996)
* Mr Bechara (1996)
* Kaun Sacha Kaun Jhootha (1997)
* Judaai (1997)
* Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004) (Delayed Release)
* Halla Bol Release on December 21, 2007 ...herself (Special appearance)
Malayalam
* Kumara Sambhavam (1969)
* Swapnangal (1970)
* Poombatta (1971)
* Theertha Yathra (1972)
* Abhinandhanam (1976)
* Aasirvadham (1976)
* Kuttavum Sikshaiyum (1976)
* Aadhyapaadam (1976)
* Aa Nimisham (1977)
* Amme Anupame (1977)
* Angikaram (1977)
* Anthardhanam (1977)
* Nalumani Pookkal (1977)
* Nirakudam (1977)
* Oonjal (1977)
* Sathyavan Savithri (1977)
* Vezhambal (1977)
* Avalude Ravukal (1978)
* Amme Narayana (1984)
* Devaragam (1996)
Tamil
* Nam Naadu (1969)
* Kumagthbhavam (1969)
* Moondru Mudichu (1976) (First movie as heroine.)
* Gayathri (1977)
* Kavikkuyil (1977)
* 16 Vayadhinile (1977) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.) (Source: Popular Tamil films)
* Sayndhadamma Sayndhadu (1977)
* Ayiram Jenmangal (1978)
* Vanakkaththukkuriya Kaadhaliye (1978)
* Ilaya Rani Rajalakshmi (1978)
* Ganga Yamuna Kaveri (1978)
* Ithu Eppadi Irukku (1978)
* Manitharil Iththanai Nirangala (1978)
* Mudisooda Mannan (1978)
* Pilot Premnath (1978)
* Sigappu Rojakkal (1978) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
* Taxi Driver (1978)
* Priya (1978) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
* Radhaikketra Kannan (1978)
* Rajavuukeththa Rani (1978)
* Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
* Arumbugal (1979)
* Dharmayuddham (1979)
* Kalyanaraman (1979) (Ran 140 days in Tamil centers.)
* Pagalil Or Iravu (1979)
* Kavariman (1979)
* Neela Malargal (1979)
* Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (1979)
* Thaayillaamal Naanillai (1979)
* Guru (1980)
* Johnny (1980)
* Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu (1980)
* Viswaroopam (1980)
* Sankarlal (1981)
* Dheiyva Thirumanangal (1981)
* Meendum Kokila (1981) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
* Raanuva Veeran (1981)
* Moondram Pirai (1982) (Ran 329 days in Tamil centers.)
* Deviyin Thirivilaiyadal (1982)
* Thanikkattu Raja (1982)
* Pokkiri Raja (1982) (Ran 148 days in Tamil centers.)
* Vaazhve Maayam (1982) (Ran 200 days in Tamil centers.)
* Adutha Vaarisu (1983)
* Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
* Idhu Eppadi Irukku
* Saithadhamma Saindhadhu
* Sathyavan Savithri
* Avalukku Nihar Avale
* Kanimutthu Papa
* Pirarthanai
* Naalumani Pookal
* Oonjal
* Santhippu (1983) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
* Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
* Tucker Raja
* Meenakshiyin Thiruvilaiyaadal
Telugu
* Bangarakka (1977) (First Telugu movie as heroine.)
* Padaharella Vayasu (1978)
* Burripalem Bolludu (1979)
* Kartheeka Deepam (1979)
* Vetagadu (1979)
* Mudulla Koduku (1979)
* Aatagadu (1980)
* Chuttalunnaru Jagratha (1980)
* Devudu Ichchina Koduku (1980)
* Gharana Donga (1980)
* Mama Allulla Saval (1980)
* Premakanuka (1980)
* Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)
* Sardar Paparayudu (1980)
* Gaja Donga (1980)
* CID (1980)
* Mosagadu (1980)
* Patagadu (1980)
* Akali Rajyam (1981)
* Balanagamma (1981)
* Bhoga Bhagyalu (1981)
* Gharana Gangulu (1981)
* Ghatasari Atta Sugasari Kodalu (1981)
* Konda Veti Simham (1981)
* Premabhishekham (1981) (Ran for more than 500 days in Hyderabad)
* Rani Kasula Rangamma (1981)
* Illalu (1981)
* Satyam Shivam (1981)
* Aadi Vishnulu (1982)
* Anuraga Devata (1982)
* Bangaru Bhoomi (1982)
* Bangaru Koduku (1982)
* Bobbili Puli (1982)
* Devata (1982)
* Justice Chowdury (1984)
* Kalavari Samsaram (1982)
* Krisharjunulu (1982)
* Krishnavatharam (1982)
* Samsher Shankar (1982)
* Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bharthalu (1982)
* Adavi Simhalu (1983)
* Kirayi Kotigadu (1983)
* Mundadugu (1983)
* Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983)
* Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
* Simham Navindi (1983)
* Sri Ranganeetalu (1983)
* Urantha Sankranthi (1983)
* Kanchu Kagada (1984)
* Kodathrachu (1984)
* Vajrayudham (1985)
* Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985)
* Pachani Kapuram (1985)
* Jayam Manade (1986)
* Khaidi Rudrayya (1986)
* Magudamleni Maharaju (1987)
* Mavoori Magaadu (1987)
* Aakhari Poratam (1988)
* Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)
* Kshana Kshanam (1991)
* Govinda Govinda(1995)
* S.P.Parshuram (1996)
External links
* Sridevi at the Internet Movie Database
source: wikipedia
Jun 13, 2008
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Big B’s ‘Bahurani’, Aishwarya to play Benazir Bhutto? |
After playing Hrithik Roshan`s princess in `Jodha Akbar` and sharing the same frame with husband Abhishek and father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Sarkar Raj’, Aishwarya is all set take charge and fly solo again as she has been offered to play one of the most controversial and influential character that the world of politics has ever seen, i.e. Benazir Bhutto.
Married into the first family of Bollywood, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been often touted as the most influential celebrity wife. Coupled with this, Ash’s awe-inspiring beauty makes this former Miss World a top contender for the most sought after role.
According to our sources, the project will be produced by UTV. Prominent lyricist Neelesh Misra of ‘Johnny Gaddaar’ and ‘Jannat’ fame has been approached to pen down the script.
Speaking to reporters, Misra maintained that though he had been offered the project he is yet to give his final nod. Reports also confirmed that the producers are holding talks with the Bhutto’s family and the Pakistan government for their consent.
If things go as planned Ash will once again prove that there is much more to her onscreen presence and her acting skills than just her overpowering good looks.
Married into the first family of Bollywood, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been often touted as the most influential celebrity wife. Coupled with this, Ash’s awe-inspiring beauty makes this former Miss World a top contender for the most sought after role.
According to our sources, the project will be produced by UTV. Prominent lyricist Neelesh Misra of ‘Johnny Gaddaar’ and ‘Jannat’ fame has been approached to pen down the script.
Speaking to reporters, Misra maintained that though he had been offered the project he is yet to give his final nod. Reports also confirmed that the producers are holding talks with the Bhutto’s family and the Pakistan government for their consent.
If things go as planned Ash will once again prove that there is much more to her onscreen presence and her acting skills than just her overpowering good looks.
Jun 11, 2008
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Bollywood Actor Dino Morea Profile |
BOLLYWOOD ACTOR 'DINO MOREA' BIOGRAPHY
Dino was born on the 9th of December 1975 in Bangalore. His mother is an Indian while his father is an Italian.
Dino was born on the 9th of December 1975 in Bangalore. His mother is an Indian while his father is an Italian. He is the second of three siblings. For 11 years he lived in Italy after which he returned to Mumbai and passed out of the St. Josephs College in Bangalore. After this he took up modeling for a fashion company and it was his placing second in the Gladrags Man Hunt that his talent was recognized, thus getting into ads and full time modeling, later his first film offer cane with seeing his performance in the ads.
As a child it was Dino’s dream to be some one like Tarzan or a racing car driver, he never even dreamed of becoming a film star. Dino says that to get the body he has now he had to work out for a couple of hours every week and used to play basketball evey once in a while. The actor says that he is most comfortable in his boxer shorts as compared to anything else.
Dino’s debut was in Pyaar Main Kabhi Kabhi, he co-starred with Rinke Khanna, but the movie was a total flop and failed miserably. However his performance in it got him the role in Rajiv Menon’s film Kandukondain Kandukondain. This along with Raaz a thriller was his biggest breaks into Bollywood.
Dino looks up to people like Lee Iaccoca, Dhirubhai Ambani, some people he says who have managed to make it on their own in spite of life’s problems. The actor used to date Bipasha Basu for a while before they called it quits citing Dino’s over possessive behavior. Besides Bips Dino also dated Indian designer Nandita Nathani, rumour holds that he also went out with Mahima Chaudhry and Amrita Arora.
Dino looks ahead and plans to some day enter Hollywood but till then he will be working in Bollywood, he says that he chooses the roles he plays like for instance he had turned down a role once as it was not the lead role in the movie.
Dino was born on the 9th of December 1975 in Bangalore. His mother is an Indian while his father is an Italian. He is the second of three siblings. For 11 years he lived in Italy after which he returned to Mumbai and passed out of the St. Josephs College in Bangalore. After this he took up modeling for a fashion company and it was his placing second in the Gladrags Man Hunt that his talent was recognized, thus getting into ads and full time modeling, later his first film offer cane with seeing his performance in the ads.
As a child it was Dino’s dream to be some one like Tarzan or a racing car driver, he never even dreamed of becoming a film star. Dino says that to get the body he has now he had to work out for a couple of hours every week and used to play basketball evey once in a while. The actor says that he is most comfortable in his boxer shorts as compared to anything else.
Dino’s debut was in Pyaar Main Kabhi Kabhi, he co-starred with Rinke Khanna, but the movie was a total flop and failed miserably. However his performance in it got him the role in Rajiv Menon’s film Kandukondain Kandukondain. This along with Raaz a thriller was his biggest breaks into Bollywood.
Dino looks up to people like Lee Iaccoca, Dhirubhai Ambani, some people he says who have managed to make it on their own in spite of life’s problems. The actor used to date Bipasha Basu for a while before they called it quits citing Dino’s over possessive behavior. Besides Bips Dino also dated Indian designer Nandita Nathani, rumour holds that he also went out with Mahima Chaudhry and Amrita Arora.
Dino looks ahead and plans to some day enter Hollywood but till then he will be working in Bollywood, he says that he chooses the roles he plays like for instance he had turned down a role once as it was not the lead role in the movie.
Moving on to clothing, Dino likes to use brands like Armani, Hugo Boss, Rohit Bal and Ravi Bajaj. Colognes are Versus by Versace, Kitone and Polo Sport.
source:zoomtv.in
Jun 10, 2008
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Jessica Simpson Designs Underwear |
Turns lingerie designer with a planned-collection called "Intimates," she has promised to include a stylish assortment of shape-wear so that women will no longer worry about panty lines.
Already has successful handbag, shoe, sunglass and swimsuit lines, Jessica Simpson is adding lingerie designer to her lengthy resume. The singer-actress is soon going to release a lingerie line, which is about to be called "Intimates."
The line, which is said to consist of bras, undies, sleepwear and daywear, will hit major department stores and online shopping sites just in time for spring 2009. Jessica, according to reports, promises to include a stylish assortment of shape-wear so that women won't need to worry about panty lines.
Speaking about her upcoming underwear collection, Jessica told Women's Wear Daily, "I like different lingerie for different occasions. I think that's the best thing about it. You can feel sexy or girly depending on your mood."
Kicked off her career in entertainment industry as a pop singer, Jessica in the meantime is prepping to release a country album. And while there have yet details of the LP's exact release date and title, she already dropped the first single from the set, titled "Come On Over", via radio stations on May 27.
Already has successful handbag, shoe, sunglass and swimsuit lines, Jessica Simpson is adding lingerie designer to her lengthy resume. The singer-actress is soon going to release a lingerie line, which is about to be called "Intimates."
The line, which is said to consist of bras, undies, sleepwear and daywear, will hit major department stores and online shopping sites just in time for spring 2009. Jessica, according to reports, promises to include a stylish assortment of shape-wear so that women won't need to worry about panty lines.
Speaking about her upcoming underwear collection, Jessica told Women's Wear Daily, "I like different lingerie for different occasions. I think that's the best thing about it. You can feel sexy or girly depending on your mood."
Kicked off her career in entertainment industry as a pop singer, Jessica in the meantime is prepping to release a country album. And while there have yet details of the LP's exact release date and title, she already dropped the first single from the set, titled "Come On Over", via radio stations on May 27.
Jun 9, 2008
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Christina Aguilera Breastfeeding Two Year Old Max |
File this under Ewwwww!! Christina Aguilera has a “Dirty” plan for hanging on to her ample post-pregnancy bosom. Christina “loves her fuller cleavage,” which she credits to breastfeeding, and she “wants to keep it as long as she can,” according to a Star Magazine spy. The “Fighter” singer is so enthralled with her E-cup cleave she’s decided to keep breastfeeding her five month old son Max until he turns two.
“Christina knows lots of women breastfeed until their kids are two years old-she even heard that Demi Moore did it.”
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Hrithik Roshan-now on small screen |
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has been named the goodwill ambassador of NDTV Imagine’s new musical reality show Junoon - Kuch Kar Dikhaane Ka scheduled to start June 6.
After actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda and Salman Khan, it is now Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan’s turn to join the reality show bandwagon
"I am very pleased to be associated with this show. I can identify with the participants and their desire to achieve success. I can relate to their positive and exuberant spirit because I believe I have a similar enthusiasm - be it for my work or my personal life," the Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan said.
The actor would neither be hosting, judging or performing on the show. Hrithik would instead be a support system for the contending participants and teams on the show.
After actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda and Salman Khan, it is now Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan’s turn to join the reality show bandwagon
"I am very pleased to be associated with this show. I can identify with the participants and their desire to achieve success. I can relate to their positive and exuberant spirit because I believe I have a similar enthusiasm - be it for my work or my personal life," the Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan said.
The actor would neither be hosting, judging or performing on the show. Hrithik would instead be a support system for the contending participants and teams on the show.
Commenting on the association, Shailja Kejriwal, executive Vice President of NDTV Imagine, said: "Hrithik epitomises the passion, which is present in all the talented artists that are part of the show."The show, being hosted by Annu Kapoor of Antakshari fame would have three teams - folk, sufi and filmy - contesting to become the country’s most popular genre of music.
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Top 10: Best of Bollywood Posters 2007 |
* Taare Zameen Par
The perfectionist actor and a kid we hadn't seen before, both looking into the horizon... Unlike most Bollywood kids-in-movies Darsheel did not look precocious. The poster promised it to be a heart-warming story. It was too. Publicity design was by Sukanya Ghosh.
* Life in a Metro
A metropolitan city's fast paced life and many layers to people was depicted well in the poster. With an interesting cast and non-posed posters, the film promised a bite into reality and delivered. Publicity stills were by Bobby Singh and designed by studio Mantra.
* Black Friday
Anurag Kashyap's dramatic movie finally broke the jinx and had a blast of a release. Anticipation levels were high even before one laid eyes on the posters. Once the posters were out - much before the movie - the promise of darkness and truth was all there. Publicity design was by Studio Link.
* Guru
Abhishek Bachchan with a paunch and who would have thought it would draw in the crowds! But given the intense look, the period clothes and very different attitude portrayed in the posters, Guru worked. With stills by CH Balu, Himanshu Nanda, Rahul Nanda and HR Enterprises got us the posters.
* Chak De India
A poster with girls who were not in 'item number' outfits, wielding hockey sticks and no sign of Shah Rukh Khan in a SRK movie. It sure was a first time. The second set of posters with a bearded SRK added to the intrigue and once the movie released, the nation got a new anthem. Fayyaz Badruddin and the Yash Raj Films Design Cell knew how to tease the viewer.
* Bhool Bhulaiyaa
A peculiar, old album picture with a even more peculiar star cast and Akshay Kumar dressed in saffron. It couldn't get more bizarre in a very non-filmi way and the movie worked as well. With stills by Raja Krishnan, the trio of Rahul Nanda, Himanshu Nanda and HR Enterprises pull off another poster. Do notice the difference from Guru.
* Johnny Gaddaar
What would you think if you saw the (presumably) lead character reading a James Hadley Chase novel in what looks like a jail cell? Well, you would want to watch the film, which thankfully was a tight, twisted delight. Publicity designers Marching Ants sure hit the nail on the head.
* Sivaji
What do you need in a poster with one of the biggest superstars the country has seen? Well, the superstar in all his glory and Rajini in all-white and in that all-famous Rajini sneer did mean the movie would be big.
* Om Shanti Om
After shocking the nation with a bearded face and good acting, SRK pulled out the stops with a new, improved body and of course those much-talked of six-packs in OSO. The poster promised a typical Bollywood bonanza and it sure was. After Johnny Gaddaar, publicity designers Marching Ants are getting a hang of 'cool'.
* Namastey London
When you give the audience a promise of 'funjabiness' with Akshay Kumar nonchalantly grinning atop a bike, you know you are going to laugh your insides out. The movie and Akki delivered. With stills by Payal Shah, Himanshu Nanda, Rahul Nanda and HR Enterprises deliver a hatrick.
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Mistakes 'Make The Actor Real' |
Aishwarya-Rai-Sketch
The Bachchan family is busy rehearsing for a perfect world tour from July. But daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai says even if things "go a bit (amiss) here and there" on stage, it only makes the stars real and human.
"You do all that is required professionally to put up an entertaining evening for your fans and well-wishers. But very honestly, my attitude is that I would like to keep it real," the actress said during an interview in Bangkok where she is attending the 9th International Indian Film Academy awards event.
"I love the fact that if things go a bit here and there, it makes us so real and human," said the former Miss World.
The Bachchan family is planning a world tour titled The Unforgettable from July that will go on till next year.
"It's incredible, the connection with fans, because they never allow you to see them let you down or you letting them down. It is great when it is real and human. That's the difference between in-person interaction through our stage shows as opposed to that on celluloid and an audience sitting in a theatre and watching," she said.
The tour will have Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek, Riteish Deshmukh and Preity Zinta. While Akshay Kumar will join them for the inaugural evening in Toronto July 18, Madhuri Dixit will perform in the US and Shilpa Shetty in Britain. "We are excited about the guest stars as it makes it novel. In my experience it has never happened before. We are getting guest acts and it is going to be fun for the audiences as well."
She also said that they are trying to live up to the expectations of fans.
"The tour is something extensive and we have been working on it for a while. Through the fan mails and interactions with well-wishers, we get to know what people are looking forward to, apart from the most endearing part of our cinema - song and dance."
She also added that audience is the true star. "Their energy throughout the evening is unbelievable. We don't perform continuously as different artistes are performing and we have our acts, but the audiences are up on their feet throughout and that's what keeps the energy of the whole show."
On the fans who have been following her everywhere, she said: "Our people are very, very loving as you have seen over here. At a stage show it is an entire venue and at a film shoot it is smaller. But our people give us an audience at all the different locations. There is a statistics - one in six is Indian. We are everywhere."
She feels The Unforgettable tour will continue the momentum that Indian cinema has gained in recent times.
"It is going to continue the ongoing momentum and going to keep it as strong as it already is. Like always, I keep reiterating that media plays an important role in our lives and in our attempt to reach the people. We are thankful to the media for giving us that kind of reach."
"You do all that is required professionally to put up an entertaining evening for your fans and well-wishers. But very honestly, my attitude is that I would like to keep it real," the actress said during an interview in Bangkok where she is attending the 9th International Indian Film Academy awards event.
"I love the fact that if things go a bit here and there, it makes us so real and human," said the former Miss World.
The Bachchan family is planning a world tour titled The Unforgettable from July that will go on till next year.
"It's incredible, the connection with fans, because they never allow you to see them let you down or you letting them down. It is great when it is real and human. That's the difference between in-person interaction through our stage shows as opposed to that on celluloid and an audience sitting in a theatre and watching," she said.
The tour will have Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek, Riteish Deshmukh and Preity Zinta. While Akshay Kumar will join them for the inaugural evening in Toronto July 18, Madhuri Dixit will perform in the US and Shilpa Shetty in Britain. "We are excited about the guest stars as it makes it novel. In my experience it has never happened before. We are getting guest acts and it is going to be fun for the audiences as well."
She also said that they are trying to live up to the expectations of fans.
"The tour is something extensive and we have been working on it for a while. Through the fan mails and interactions with well-wishers, we get to know what people are looking forward to, apart from the most endearing part of our cinema - song and dance."
She also added that audience is the true star. "Their energy throughout the evening is unbelievable. We don't perform continuously as different artistes are performing and we have our acts, but the audiences are up on their feet throughout and that's what keeps the energy of the whole show."
On the fans who have been following her everywhere, she said: "Our people are very, very loving as you have seen over here. At a stage show it is an entire venue and at a film shoot it is smaller. But our people give us an audience at all the different locations. There is a statistics - one in six is Indian. We are everywhere."
She feels The Unforgettable tour will continue the momentum that Indian cinema has gained in recent times.
"It is going to continue the ongoing momentum and going to keep it as strong as it already is. Like always, I keep reiterating that media plays an important role in our lives and in our attempt to reach the people. We are thankful to the media for giving us that kind of reach."
Jun 7, 2008
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‘Sexiest Woman Alive’!! Katrina Kaif, Really??? |
FHM India Magazine Names Katrina Kaif ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’!! Katrina Kaif, Really???
Yes, you read it right. Katrina Kaif has been named the sexiest woman alive by FHM India Magazine. Katrina Kaif - pretty? Yes. But Sexy? A Big No!! (atleast for me). Obviously a lot of men in India would disagree with me as she was voted numero uno only after an opinion poll open to the public voted for her.
Top 10 Sexiest Women according to FHM poll:
10. Sushmita Sen
9. Lara Dutta
8. Priyanka Chopra
7. Angelina Jolie
6. Aishwarya Rai
5. Bipasha Basu
4. Deepika Padukone
3. Kareena Kapoor
2. Megan Fox
1. Katrina Kaif
Katrina’s response after being voted ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’:
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Soha Ali Khan And Beau Siddharth Still Strong |
Soha - Sid still going strong
Recently it was reported that Soha Ali Khan and beau Siddharth are heading for splitsville. As if on a stubborn move to prove them wrong, both of them arrived together on Monday at the launch of a well known music company.
Though the two love-birds did not get too mushy they were definitely having a good time with each other! No more words, we give you the photos to get the rest of the story.
Though the two love-birds did not get too mushy they were definitely having a good time with each other! No more words, we give you the photos to get the rest of the story.
“We’ll show the world how deeply in love we are”
“Even my drink tastes better when I’m with you”
“Love is so much fun after we go public” 
Jun 6, 2008
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MGR's Foster Son-in-law Murdered In Chennai |
It's a murder that's brought into focus the deep divisions within the legendary late Chief Minister M G R's family. Fifty-three-year-old Vijaykumar MGR's foster son-in-law was murdered in a posh Chennai locality on Wednesday night.
The Chennai police suspect that the murder could be the result of a fierce property dispute within MGR's family.
In January 2008 visit by J Jayalalithaa to MGR's house on her mentor's birth anniversary brought the flash light's on the late Chief minister's family amongst those meeting her was 53-year-old Vijaykumar MGR's foster son in law.
The same man who was murdered on Wednesday night by a group of unidentified men in a posh Chennai locality.
Vijaykumar's wife Sudha is one of MGR's adopted daughters and they lived in the former chief minister's home on the outskirts of Chennai.
Sudha says, “I have no clue how it happened my son called to tell me that dad has been hit by someone and is being taken to the hospital all I know after that is he is dead.”
The police say initial investigations reveal that Vijaykumar was in his car when suddenly an ambassador car rammed into the car. When he stepped out of his car he was hit with clubs.
The police suspect that murder could be the result of an ongoing property dispute within MGR's family itself.
The late chief minister and AIADMK founder had left behind properties worth crore, which have been at the heart of a fierce family dispute.
Chennai Commissioner of Police R Sekar said, “The family of the former chief minister's relatives have long standing civil dispute over the deaf and dumb school and the Ramavaram gardens. Seven teams have been formed to look into the case and we will crack the case shortly."
In the recent past Vijaykumar was a Jayalalithaa loyalist and had recently taken up legal battles against politicians like Vijayakanth who had staked claim to MGR's legacy. His murder now has brought out the darker side within the legendary leader's family.
source:ibnlive.com
The Chennai police suspect that the murder could be the result of a fierce property dispute within MGR's family.
In January 2008 visit by J Jayalalithaa to MGR's house on her mentor's birth anniversary brought the flash light's on the late Chief minister's family amongst those meeting her was 53-year-old Vijaykumar MGR's foster son in law.
The same man who was murdered on Wednesday night by a group of unidentified men in a posh Chennai locality.
Vijaykumar's wife Sudha is one of MGR's adopted daughters and they lived in the former chief minister's home on the outskirts of Chennai.
Sudha says, “I have no clue how it happened my son called to tell me that dad has been hit by someone and is being taken to the hospital all I know after that is he is dead.”
The police say initial investigations reveal that Vijaykumar was in his car when suddenly an ambassador car rammed into the car. When he stepped out of his car he was hit with clubs.
The police suspect that murder could be the result of an ongoing property dispute within MGR's family itself.
The late chief minister and AIADMK founder had left behind properties worth crore, which have been at the heart of a fierce family dispute.
Chennai Commissioner of Police R Sekar said, “The family of the former chief minister's relatives have long standing civil dispute over the deaf and dumb school and the Ramavaram gardens. Seven teams have been formed to look into the case and we will crack the case shortly."
In the recent past Vijaykumar was a Jayalalithaa loyalist and had recently taken up legal battles against politicians like Vijayakanth who had staked claim to MGR's legacy. His murder now has brought out the darker side within the legendary leader's family.
source:ibnlive.com
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AISHWARYA RAI Childhood, Teenage And Marriage Photos |
Bollywood Queen AISHWARYA RAI Childhood, Teenage And Marriage Photos
Born : November 1, 1973 (1973-11-01) (age 34)
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Spouse(s) Abhishek Bachchan (2007 - present)
AISHWARYA RAI REALLIFE PHOTOS
Aishwarya Rai with mother, celebrating her first birthday party. Her mother Brindya Rai looks a lot like her in this picture.
Aishwarya Rai with her brother. Looks like she is 10 or 12 years old and the picture is taken while the Rai family was spending vacations at some hill station.
Aishwarya again with her mother. Looks like she is around 16 or 17 years old in this picture.
Jun 4, 2008
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Hollywood Celebs With Their Kids |
Hollywood Celebs With Their Kids
source:13above.com
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Mel Ferrer Dies At 90 |
Mel Ferrer, who starred in the 1954 Broadway drama Ondine -- which earned his then-wife Audrey Hepburn a Tony Award -- died in Santa Barbara, California on June 2. He was 90 years old.
As Melchor Ferrer, he appeared in three plays in the 1940s, Kind Lady, Cue for Passion, and Strange Fruit, and in 1946, he directed a celebrated revival of Cyrano de Bergerac starring Jose Ferrer (who won the Tony as Best Actor), to whom he was not related.
Ferrer spent over 50 years working in Hollywood as an actor, writer, producer, and director. As an actor, ihis best knwon work included The Brave Bulls, Scaramouche, Lili, War and Peace (opposite Hepburn), The Sun Also Rises, and the TV series Falcon Crest.
He also directed Hepburn in Green Mansions and produced the thriller Wait Until Dark, in which she played a blind woman, earning her an Academy Award nomination. The couple divorced in 1968.
Ferrer is survived by his fourth wife, Elizabeth Soukhotine, and his children, including his and Hepburn's son, Sean.
Jun 3, 2008
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Teen models make colorful splash in bikini fashion show |
Japanese Bikini Babes
Swimsuit manufacturer San-ai held a new collection show on Saturday in Tokyo's Ginza, where teen models walked down the catwalk wearing colorful bikinis.
Among the six models who posed in 30 new swimsuits on the stage at the Nishi Ginza Department Store were Chiaki Tani, the company's 19-year-old swimsuit model for 2008, and Aoi Nakabeppu, Toray's 17-year-old swimsuit model for 2008.
In addition to brightly colored swimsuits made under this year's theme of "Colorful Splash," bikinis printed with striking designs -- such as leopard spots, stripes and retro flowers -- were unveiled at the show as well as swimsuits co-produced by popular fashion magazines.
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"I am Not Pregnant," Said AISHWARYA |
Aishwarya scoffs at pregnancy rumour
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai denied media reports that she is in the family way. "I am not pregnant," said Aishwarya, looking as glamorous as ever in a formal black suit, at a press conference at the PVR Ambience shopping mall in Delhi.
Aishwarya, along with her husband, Abhishek and father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan, was there to launch the Idea Sarkar Raj Yatra.
She also dismissed reports that the couple had bought a bungalow in Dubai to hide her pregnancy from the media. "I am sitting here in front of you. So, it is not true that we have got a bungalow in Dubai to hide (pregnancy) from the media," she said. “We are not expecting a baby. In case we do, we will let you know. We will not rob you of that moment," added Abhishek.
She also clarified that she had not worn Rs.1 million-worth shades in Sarkar Raj, as reported earlier.
Aishwarya, along with her husband, Abhishek and father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan, was there to launch the Idea Sarkar Raj Yatra.
She also dismissed reports that the couple had bought a bungalow in Dubai to hide her pregnancy from the media. "I am sitting here in front of you. So, it is not true that we have got a bungalow in Dubai to hide (pregnancy) from the media," she said. “We are not expecting a baby. In case we do, we will let you know. We will not rob you of that moment," added Abhishek.
She also clarified that she had not worn Rs.1 million-worth shades in Sarkar Raj, as reported earlier.
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