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Priyanka Chopra welcomes New Year, but nervous about 2011
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra looks back at the past decade with pride, but hints that she is a little ‘nervous’ about what the future holds for her. Nevertheless, she is raring to go. ‘Today woke up with a strange sense of nervousness, fear maybe.. Worry also.. Wondering what direction life will take… new or familiar? I’ve always been God’s favourite child. N everything happened for a reaso...
I was very naïve before, not any more: Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji, who comes from a film family and has been active in the industry for 13 years, says she was naïve and innocent but has become smarter with time. “From the time I began to now the only change in me has been that I have become more confident. I was very naïve and innocent before. I have become smarter now because you have to be smart to be in this industry,” Rani told IANS“When I had started I used to get hurt about certain things, but today I have been able to develop a slightly thicker skin than I had. That has been the only change in me,” added the 32-year-old.The actress is all set for “No One Killed Jessica”, where...
My on-screen chemistry with Shruti Haasan is amazing: Emraan Hashmi
Bollywood’s serial kisser Emraan Hashmi seems to be bowled over by Shruti Haasan, whom he will be seen romancing in “Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji”, and is all praise for their on- screen chemistry in the comedy. “Shruti is a fabulous actress and extremely beautiful. The on-screen chemistry between us in the film is amazing and that’s something to look forward to,” said Emraa...
Aishwarya Rai to sue Elle magazine cover ’skin-whitening’ scandal
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is fuming over Elle magazine cover ’skin-whitening’ scandal, reveal her pals. Fans of the actress were left stunned last week after her skin appeared to have been digitally lightened on the cover of the magazine’s new issue. According to friends, the 37-year-old Bollywood star, who is widely believed to be the world’s most beautiful woman, is said to be considering suing the Indian version of the title over what has been deemed ‘racist airbrushin...
MTV's Abortion Special 'No Easy Decision' Saw Raw Emotions
MTV aired a raw and bold documentary called "No Easy Decision" as a holiday special and it presented an issue as hard as its title. The spin-off to "16 and Pregnant" follows the reality show's alumna Markai Durham who fell pregnant for the second time. It highlights the emotional distress that Markai went through until she reached the decision to abort the baby.
Markai, who actually was banned from talking to the press before the episode...
Michael Jackson's Fans and Estate Executors Want 'Autopsy' Canceled
Michael Jackson's fans and estate are protective of his image, forcing Discovery Channel to cancel the plan to air an upcoming special that re-enacts the late singer's autopsy. John Branca and John McClain who act as Michael's executors have written a letter to the channel's CEO David Zaslav, and they are backed up by more than 9,000 online petitions from fans....
'Bend It Like Beckham' Is the First Western Film Aired on North Korean TV
North Korean censors have lifted a movie ban to give citizens to a rare treat this week - a televised screening of British film "Bend It Like Beckham". Western films are largely banned in the country but an edited version of the 2002 movie, starring Keira Knightley and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, was broadcast on December 26. The hour-long edit, arranged by the British Embassy and monitored in Seoul, was a break from the regular state programming of news, documentaries and soap operas. "Bend It Like Beckham", referring to soccer star David Beckham, features several topics considered taboo in North Korea, including interracial relationships, homosexuality...
'Lost' Is Most Pirated TV Show of 2010
Cult series "Lost" and "Heroes" are the two most pirated TV shows on BitTorrent in the year of 2010, TorrentFreak has found out. These are the exact two shows that also topped the list in 2009 although the number of illegal downloads slightly decreases this year.
"Lost" scored higher than "Heroes" which came out as the winner last year. A single episode was downloaded almost 6 million times, while the estimate U.S....
'X Factor' Alum Cher Lloyd Signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation
Cher Lloyd might not be the 2010 winner of "The X Factor", but she took one step ahead of her fellow "X Factor" friends by landing a record deal in the U.S. with rap mogul Jay-Z. "Even though Cher didn't do terrifically well in the X Factor finals, there's been a hell of a lot of interest in her," a source said.
Before sealing the deal with Roc Nation, Cher reportedly was in the middle of bidding war between will.i.am and Jigga. "All the labels are on the lookout for sassy, young female artists with bags of attitude, and Cher fits that bill perfectly," the source gushed. "will.i.am's backing only intensified the battle to get her...
Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Will Come Out on Jan. 7
Next week, Britney Spears will give the first taste to her new album via its lead single "Hold It Against Me". The news was revealed by Sharon Dastur, program director for New York's Z100, in an interview featured in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly.
"It's produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin," Dastur spilled the beans. "And the beat that they give her is really unique compared to other artists - this infectious bass beat beneath the song. Plus, the hook is just amazing. It will be out on January 7."...
Eminem Pays Tribute to Proof in Leaked Song 'Difficult'
Eminem's songs keep flooding the web. After being heard on all-star track "Syllables" and collaborating with Jazmine Sullivan in "Cocaine", now the Slim Shady salutes fellow rapper Proof, the former member of D12, in another song "Difficult".
Proof was gunned down in a nightclub in 2006, and the Slim Shady devotes his verses to remember him in this track. His usual furious rhymes turn into soft, gentle ones when talking about his late friend, "I don't know where it came from, but it just stuck with us, we was always brothers/ Never thought about each other's skin colors."...
New Katy Perry Leaked Song 'Part of Me'
Katy Perry's never-heard-before track called "Part of Me" has just surfaced. The 26-year-old singer resents an unnamed ex-boyfriend in this pop/rock song, talking about walking out of his life with head held high and stating that he won't ever bring her down.
"Days like this I want to drive away/ Pack my bags and watch your shadow fade/ 'Cause you chewed me up and spit me out/ Like I was poison in your mouth/ You took my light, you drink me down/ That was then and this is now, now look at me," she sings. "This is the part of me that you're never gonna ever take away from me."...
Justin Timberlake's New Song 'Take You Down' Surfaces
Around the same time Katy Perry's song "Part of Me" leaks, a track called "Take You Down" which is claimed to be Justin Timberlake's emerges. The drum-driven song is reportedly produced by The Neptunes and revolves around a guy flirting with the girl he desires.
"Let me get that drink now for you, I'll keep it filled tonight/ A little secret for ya, I'm a gentleman before midnight," he croons. "I've seen my magic/ What's your looks and your religion?/ And I want you to understand that I can make you feel better/ So it's me and you, my place, sexiness all day/ I'mma do whatever you like, if you cater to me all night, girl."
There is no...
New 'Kung Fu Panda 2' TV Spot Looking Forward to the Year of Awesomeness
Just in time of the New Year's Eve, DreamWorks SKG unleashes a TV spot for "Kung Fu Panda 2" that gives us a notice to prepare for the year of awesomeness. Not much is offered from the scenes beside Po, who is this time featured alongside The Furious Five, running and jumping off a cliff.
In this "Kung Fu Panda" sequel, Po's new life as The Dragon Warrior is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. To stop this, Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength...
'Little Fockers' Took the Lead in U.K. Box Office
Ben Stiller's new comedy "Little Fockers" has flown straight to the top of the British box office after dominating the holiday season. The latest installment in the hugely successful "Meet the Parents" franchise toppled the third "Chronicles of Narnia" film from the top of the sequel-heavy chart this week. "Little Fockers" took $4.5 million ahead of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" with $1.39 million. Britain's festive box office chart was dominated by follow-ups, with "Tron Legacy" ($729,975) in third place, followed by "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" ($624,834). Bollywood action film "Tees Maar...
Director Pulls Out of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Chat
"Spider-Man" musical director Julie Taymor has axed plans to discuss the beleaguered Broadway production at a public speaking engagement. Taymor had agreed to appear at a New York Times event on January 8 to be interviewed by theater reporter Patrick Healy about "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark". But she has now withdrawn from the talk to continue overseeing rehearsals of the stage show. Her representative explains, "With the changes to the Spider-Man production schedule, Julie will be deep in rehearsals and will not be available to participate." Refunds are being offered to ticket holders....
Brad Pitt's 'Cogan's Trade' to Start Filming in New Orleans in March
Brad Pitt is going to head to New Orleans for the filming of "Cogan's Trade" in March 2011. He is reportedly attached to portray the title character in the film, based on George V. Higgins novel about Jackie Cogan. According to Scene Magazine, the movie is expected to shoot entirely in the New Orleans area.
This project will reunite Pitt with "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" director Andrew Dominick and co-stars Casey Affleck as well as Sam Rockwell. Other possible cast members are Josh Brolin, Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem, Bill Murray and Zoe Saldana, the site reports....
'True Grit' and 'Black Swan' Music Ineligible for Oscar
The scores for "True Grit" and "Black Swan" have been ruled out of the Oscar race - because they feature too much existing music. Officials at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have selected 77 film scores for members to vote on between now and January 14, when the ballots are due - and there are some big omissions. The Academy bosses have disqualified Clint Mansell's "Black Swan" score and Carter Burwell's "True Grit" music - because they feature themes from Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" and sections from 19th-century music, respectively. Burwell's "The Kids Are All Right" score has also been disqualified because...
Battle Scene in 'Breaking Dawn' Reportedly Sees Edward and Bella's Deaths
"The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn" will allegedly feature two contradictory things, life and death. While welcoming their daughter Renesmee, Edward and Bella will be seen dead in the second part of the film, says a source who claims to have read the script.
According to Lainey Gossip (via Hollywood Life), this bloody scene happens as the Volturi confront the Cullens about their half vampire/half human child, Renesmee. While in the book the conflict is solved with talking, both parties are almost involved in brutal killings in the film version.
[SPOILER ALERT!] Fortunately, it is just a vision that Alice shares with Aro. The details...
New 'Water for Elephants' Photos Show Robert Pattinson's Love for Rosie
Robert Pattinson portrays an animal lover in "Water for Elephants" and it has been highlighted in some new pictures from the film. The depicter of veterinarian Jacob is seen lying on an elephant called Rosie in one image, while another picture sees him wearing dull clothes and having some fun with the 4.5 ton elephant.
The images appear on People magazine and the scans can be found here. Additionally, there is a photo showing Jacob dancing with Reese Witherspoon's Marlena and the other image features the twosome along with Marlena's husband August, who is portrayed by Christoph Waltz.
"Water for Elephants" follows Jacob who meets and...
'Stargate Atlantis' Movie Shelved Following 'SGU' Cancellation
A planned big screen adaption of "Stargate Atlantis" has been shelved "indefinitely" following the cancellation of sci-fi TV show "Stargate Universe" earlier this month. The series, a spin-off from popular 1994 film "Stargate", will come to an end in the spring, and the axing of the show appears to have put plans for a movie on hold.
TV show "Stargate Atlantis" aired from 2004 to 2009. In a post on his blog, executive producer Joe Mallozzi reveals, "I'm sorry to say, but the cancellation puts the brakes on whatever progress the SGA movie had made in the past month. Contrary to what some may think, the cancellation of SGU is very bad...
Teaser for Wong Kar Wai's 'The Grandmasters' Arrives
A teaser to Wong Kar Wai's next film "The Grandmasters" has been made available for viewing pleasure. It, however, does not offer a look at the footage from the film but features some letters which come in and out on black background.
Some posters from the film were unveiled at Los Angeles' American Film Market last November and can be seen here. Additionally, there is a picture which gives a look at Zhang Ziyi in her character's costume....
Kourtney Kardashian's Man Explodes at 'F**kin' Idiot' Photographer
Kourtney Kardashian's man exploded at one of the paparazzi who surrounded his family while at Miami International Airport on Thursday, December 30. Scott Disick reached a boiling point and yelled at one photographer who was actually about two meters away from his baby Mason.
The couple's publicist had actually tried to send away the snappers but they didn't budge. "How close can you get...
Prince William Wanted as Spokesperson for Hair Loss Brand
Bosses at hairloss firm Rogaine are courting balding royal Prince Williams for a major new ad campaign. The heads of the haircare company want the groom-to-be to become a spokesman for them - and they're sending him a basket of goodies ahead of his 2011 wedding to Kate Middleton in the hope he'll be suitably impressed. A company spokesman tells Life & Style magazine, "We've been watching Prince William's growing bald spot closely for years, and we believe Rogaine can help. We'd love to send him our new Unscented Men's Rogaine Foa...
Naomi Watts Served as Maid of Honor in Australia
Naomi Watts acted as maid of honor at the wedding of one of her longtime friends in Australia on Thursday, December 30. The Hollywood actress, who grew up Down Under, spent the festive season in Sydney and this week fulfilled a promise to her friend, film publicist Emma Cooper, by acting as her chief bridesmaid.
Watts' partner Liev Schreiber was also involved in the nuptials at Sydney's Shore Chapel, giving a reading during the ceremony, while Australian actor Simon Baker and "Without a Trace" star Anthony La Paglia were also in attendance....
Michelle Williams Is 'Proud' of Oral Sex Scene With Ryan Gosling
Michelle Williams has defended a controversial sex scene in her movie "Blue Valentine", insisting she is "proud" to have filmed the risque clinch. The actress plays Ryan Gosling's lover in the drama, which was initially stamped with a restrictive NC-17 rating because of a graphic oral sex scene between the two stars.
Williams admits she was baffled by the decision, since she is adamant there was nothing "scandalous" about the shoot. She tells Reuters, "When we shot that scene, both Ryan and (director) Derek (Cianfrance) said to me, 'If this bothers you when you see it in the movie, we'll take it out.'...
Charlie Sheen Gives iPad to 'Two and a Half Men' Crew for Christmas
Charlie Sheen and his "Two and a Half Men" co-stars reportedly handed every crewmember an Apple iPad for Christmas as thanks for their contribution to the award-winning series. The actor's involvement with the hit show was in doubt following a bust-up with his wife Brooke Mueller on Christmas Day last year which left him facing criminal charges - putting the staff's jobs at risk. He agreed to sign on for more episodes of the series until 2012 - and to reward the loyal "Two and a Half Men" crew, Sheen and his fellow screen stars gifted every worker with this year's must-have gadget, according to Deadline.com. In August, Sheen was sentenced...
Queen Elizabeth II's First Great Grandchild Is Born
Queen Elizabeth II has become a great-grandmother for the first time - and she's "delighted" with the baby news. The British monarch's grandson Peter Phillips - the son of the Queen's daughter, Anne, Princess Royal and Mark Phillips - and his wife Autumn welcomed their first child, a girl, at a hospital in Gloucestershire, south west England on Wednesday, December 29.
The birth was announced on Thursday and a spokesman for Buckingham Palace said the Queen and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are overjoyed at the addition to the family. A statement reads, "The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark...
Boney M Star Found Dead in His Hotel Room
Boney M star Bobby Farrell has died at the age of 61. The singer, who was on tour in Russia, was found dead in his hotel room in St. Petersburg on Thursday, December 30 morning. Farrell's body was reportedly discovered by hotel staff after he failed to respond to a wake-up call.
The pop star's agent, John Seine, tells AFP, "(Farrell) was found dead in his bed... The cause of death is not known... He was not feeling well (on Wednesday night)... This morning, he did not wake up." Farrell performed as scheduled in the city on Wednesday night but reportedly complained of breathing difficulties before and after the show....
Michelle Williams and Daughter to Watch 'Brokeback Mountain' Together
Michelle Williams plans to watch "Brokeback Mountain" with her daughter by Heath Ledger - so her little girl can see the film which brought her parents together. The actress met her late ex-fiance Ledger on the set of the cowboy drama in 2004 and they went on to welcome Matilda the following year.
The couple parted ways in 2007 and a year later, the actor died of an accidental overdose in his New York City apartment. Williams has since raised Matilda on her own, but she hopes to share the film with her daughter so the youngster can see her parents together....
Ryan Phillippe 'Happy' for Ex-Wife Reese Witherspoon's Engagement
Actor Ryan Phillippe has publicly congratulated his ex-wife Reese Witherspoon upon her new engagement to Hollywood agent Jim Toth. Witherspoon and Toth began dating at the beginning of 2010, shortly after the actress split from Jake Gyllenhaal, and the couple have ended the year with an engagement.
Phillippe, who was married to the "Legally Blonde" star for seven years until they split in 2008, has congratulated his ex. He tells the New York Daily News, "I'm very happy for both Reese and Jim. I wish nothing but the best for the mother of my children."
Witherspoon and Phillippe share 11-year-old daughter Ava and seven-year-old son Deacon....
John Mellencamp Ends 18-Year Marriage
Rocker John Mellencamp has split from his wife of 18 years. The veteran songwriter's spokesperson announced on Thursday, December 30 that the star and his supermodel wife Elaine had parted ways.
The statement reads, "John and Elaine Mellencamp are proud of their 20 years together and are very happy with their accomplishments both as parents and as a family. They will continue to raise their two children in Indiana but have decided to call it a day as a couple."...
Rupert Everett's Career Dies After Coming Out as Gay
Rupert Everett has become the latest gay star to speak openly about the downside of 'coming out', revealing he was shunned by Hollywood after he declared he was a homosexual. The "My Best Friend's Wedding" star, 51, admits he had to flee Hollywood after his big reveal two decades ago - because no one would hire him.
He tells the BBC, "I just never got a job there (in Hollywood), and I never got a job here (in Britain), after (coming out)... I never had another job here for 10 years, probably, and I moved to Europe."...
Rep: Ashley Greene NOT Engaged to Joe Jonas
Ashley Greene's publicist has dismissed reports boyfriend Joe Jonas proposed to the "Twilight" star over Christmas. The couple has been dating since the summer and they spent the festive season with Greene's family in Florida.
They jetted back to Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 29 night and the actress was spotted with a new gold band on her ring finger, prompting gossip the singer proposed over the holidays. But Greene's rep has been quick to dispel the rumours, telling GossipCop.com the speculation is "untrue".
The talked-about ring is indeed none like a wedding band....
Top 10 Most Shocking Celebrity Stories of 2010
Compared to last year, 2010 is 'tamer'. Nothing can beat the shocking meter of Michael Jackson's death in June 2009 or when Chris Brown almost choked Rihanna to death in February that year. But 2010 does have its iotas, predominantly the splits of high-profiled celebrities which number is higher as it nears the holiday season.
AceShowbiz presents ten of the most shocking celebrity stories in the past 12 months, starting with Lily Allen's miscarriage in the month of November and ending with one of the biggest celebrity scandals of the year.
#10 Lily Allen Miscarried Six Months Into Pregnancy For the second time, Lily Allen had miscarriage....
Bieber, Gomez kissing picture fake?
Teen sensation Justin Bieber’s representative says the picture which appears to show the singer kissing Selena Gomez is fake.
The picture of the two singing stars, who are rumoured to be dating, began circulating on the internet Tuesday, reports femalefirst.co.uk. ‘This is not Selena nor is it Justin. Someone is trying to shop around false pictures,’ said Bieber’s representative. Gomez had recently dismissed reports the pair enjoyed a breakfast date earlier this month. But according to the latest buzz, the duo spent the night together at a Miami, Florida hotel Dec 17....
Katrina Kaif To Spend New Year In Salman Khan’s Company
Looks like our Bollywood celebrities cannot get over their exes fast. Just like Ranbir Kapoor tried hard and failed to woo back Deepika Padukone after cheating on her with a supposed Katrina Kaif, the pretty lady is now trying her best to win back the attention of her ex Salman Khan. Though Katrina Kaif would not like the media to spot her anywhere close to Salman Kh...
Kangna Ranaut: Weather Disrupted Shooting Schedule For Happy New Year
It seems to be a bad time for the entire cast of Happy New Year. The film stars Sunny Deol, R Madhavan and Kangna Ranaut. Reports are rife that the shooting of the film had to be abruptly halted due to bad weather in New York. Heavy snowfall has played havoc and shooting was affected. Sources add that heavy snowfall for the past three days has disrupted the shooting schedule for the film....
Amitabh Bachchan Visits Ailing Shammi And Shashi Kapoor In Hospital
Bollywood had a hit male Jodi in the 70s and they were Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor, who gave blockbusters like Shaan, Suhaag, Deewar, Imaan Dharam, Trishul etc. Now, Shashi is suffering from age related illness and is admitted at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on 12th December in critical condition. At the same time, Shashi Kapoor’s elder brother veteran star Shammi Kapoor also fell ill and is admitted at Breach Candy hospital. Recently, Big B went to meet both of them and shared the same on his blog and Twitter page. Amitabh was very sad to see his co-star and close friend lying on hospital bed in such ...
Eyecon Presents 'The Vampire Diaries' With Paul Wesley
"The Vampire Diaries" is spreading its wing by taking part in Eyecon next year. The event would be the show's first convention in North America and would take place in Atlanta, GA, where the series is filmed, starting March 25 and ending on the 27th.
The only confirmed guests so far are Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore) and Robert Pralgo (Mayor Lockwoo...
