Emma Watson: 'Twilight' Sells Sex
Don't even go there, Emma
We all know Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies. And Emma clearly has a lot of loyalty to her series. We heard she's been doing a little bit of Twilight bashing! Do you agree with Emma or do you want her to leave Twilight alone?
One of the reasons were most excited for the final Harry Potter movies? Emma Watson will finally be kissing Rupert Grint. When they started filming the movies, they were such babies and now they're all grown up, so we're happy to see this progression.
Emma describes the kiss as being "exciting" and "awkward" and actually claims, "This kiss between Hermione and Ron is highly anticipated, it's been building up for eight films now. And Harry Potter is not Twilight, you know; we're not selling sex."
Whaat? Do you really think that Twilight is selling sex? I mean, sure there are some sexy men in it. But we would claim Twilight is more of a love story than a story about sex. We know Emma is just trying to state how weird a little Harry Potter sexiness was, since they aren't used to it. She continued to say, "So, whenever there is any hint of that, everybody gets terribly excited. In fact, it was horribly awkward; we couldn't stop laughing."
Barack Obama: 'I Still Have Michael Jackson On My iPod'
US president Barack Obama has revealed he still has all of Michael Jackson's music on his iPod.
Obama, whose MP3 player is also known to include hits by Stevie Wonder and Jay-Z, said Jackson "will go down in history as one of our greatest entertainers”.
The president spoke about the King of Pop, who died on June 25, during an interview at the White House yesterday.
He said Jackson had been given “extraordinary gifts” and bought “great joy” to his fans.
But Obama also acknowledged that the star's “brilliance as a performer also was paired with a tragic and, in many ways, sad personal life”.
Until now, the president's thoughts on Jackson's sudden death had only been conveyed by a White House spokesman.
When asked why he had failed to speak sooner, Obama told the Associated Press that he wasn't aware that he had caused any offence.
"I know a lot of people in the black community," he said. "I haven't heard that."
A number of politicians, inducing UK prime minister Gordon Brown, have joined musicians and celebrities in paying tribute to Jackson over the last even days.
Obama, whose MP3 player is also known to include hits by Stevie Wonder and Jay-Z, said Jackson "will go down in history as one of our greatest entertainers”.
The president spoke about the King of Pop, who died on June 25, during an interview at the White House yesterday.
He said Jackson had been given “extraordinary gifts” and bought “great joy” to his fans.
But Obama also acknowledged that the star's “brilliance as a performer also was paired with a tragic and, in many ways, sad personal life”.
Until now, the president's thoughts on Jackson's sudden death had only been conveyed by a White House spokesman.
When asked why he had failed to speak sooner, Obama told the Associated Press that he wasn't aware that he had caused any offence.
"I know a lot of people in the black community," he said. "I haven't heard that."
A number of politicians, inducing UK prime minister Gordon Brown, have joined musicians and celebrities in paying tribute to Jackson over the last even days.
I want to work with Aamir again: Kareena
After cooking up a crackling chemistry with Aamir Khan in the blockbuster “3 Idiots”, actress Kareena Kapoor says she wants to team up with him once again.
“I want to work with Aamir, but he is not doing any film for a year, ” Kareena lamented.
She is very keen that her actor boyfriend Saif Ali Khan should work with “3 Idiots” director Rajkumar Hirani.
“I always tell him (Saif) that he should work with Raju Hirani, ” she added.
Kareena will soon be seen in Karan Johar’s “We Are Family” alongside Kajol and Arjun Rampal. The film releases Friday.
Sky Movies Magazine Interviews Emma Watson, Dan Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint
Sky Movies Magazine has interviewed Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) about "Half-Blood Prince" in honor of the Sky Movies premiere of the movie. In addition to talking about "Half-Blood Prince" each actor speaks a little bit about "Deathly Hallows" and what they want to do professionally in the future. You can see scans of the interviews here in our Image Galleries. Thanks to DanRadcliffe.com and RupertGrint.Net for the pictures.
Leaky's Daily Quotedown to Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows: 75 Days
There are now only 75 days left until "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" hits theaters! We are posting a quote from the first half of the book every day in celebration and to give us a chance to discuss and ponder the final book as it goes to film.
Aamir Khan screens 'Peepli Live' for PM
Aamir Khan has been asked by the prime minister of India to screen a private viewing of Peepli Live.
It is claimed that Dr Manmohan Singh does not watch films on a regular basis and this is said to be only the fourth film he has seen in seven years.
Khan, along with cast members Anusha Rizvi and Omkardas Manikpuri and producer Ronnie Screwvala, went to the Singh residence in Delhi to show him their work.
Dr Singh watched Khan's latest release with his family and a few selected guests.
The 45-year-old actor commented: "It was an honour for us that our honourable prime minister Shri Manmohan Singh saw our film Peepli Live. His words of praise and encouragement for the film meant a lot to me."
The film on rural poverty, released in a number of markets last month, hits UK screens September 24.
Kapoor keeps distance from co-star
Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly so desperate to avoid being romantically linked to his co-star Nargis Fakhri that he does not speak to her outside of his role in Rock Star.
The Wake Up, Sid! actor has told his friends that he is fed up of rumours about his personal life, reports the Mumbai Mirror.
A source told the paper: "While shooting, Ranbir gives his shot and promptly disappears to be by himself. He spends all his post-shooting hours with [director Imtiaz Ali]."
Kapoor has previously been linked with Katrina Kaif and his Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year co-star Shazahn Padamsee.
Salman Khan becomes radio agony uncle
The star also revealed that he is too 'extreme' for reality television, despite appearing in the agony uncle role, reports the Times of India.
He commented: "If Emotional Atyachar was ever done on me, you guys would get stuff that you'd never be able to put on TV."
A young couple on the show were told not to "cheat" on each other by the Bollywood legend.
Atyachar means a 'gruelling experience'.
Pak Band ‘Jal’ To Compose For Bollywood Films
Music and films have always united the two countries, India and Pakistan. The musical exchange improved the emotional bond between the citizens of the nations too. This time, the Pakistani band ‘Jal’ has got an opportunity to compose music for a couple of Bollywood movies.
‘Jal’ is not a new name for India. Earlier, in 2005, the band’s former member Atif Aslam sang the song ‘Adat’ for the Bollywood movie Kalyug. The band was formed in 2002 by Goher Mumtaz (vocals and guitar) and Atif Aslam (vocals). The song ‘Adat’ became very popular and went to the top of the charts. Atif Aslam also became popular voice with the song, but severed his ties with the band ‘Jal’ later.
The reformed band is back again after five years, to compose for the upcoming movies of Kaizad Gustad and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Goher Mumtaz, the founder member, who is also the lead guitarist and songwriter, said, “We are composing for some Bollywood numbers and would like to do many more in future.”
‘Jal’ has made an easy entry into Bollywood as their early compositions have already good audience here. This has inspired the band to release their third album in India, in the month of July. Mumtaz added, “We are thrilled to shoot our videos here. Very soon, we will come to India for the last round up tour and a number of meetings. We will also finalize some tie-ups for our next album. Then, we will be back to the studios to focus on our next album, which is almost complete.”
Mumtaz added that the new vocalist Farhan Saeed and Aamis Sheraz have given him the scope to experiment with the sound.
Shahid invited for special screening of Kareena's film
Karan Johar is known to have played agony aunt in the past; in trying to patch up co-actors like Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan and of course, Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan (who had had a fallout during the making of Chalte Chalte).
But it seems the producer is now concentrating on mending his own relationships. Person in question: Shahid Kapoor.
Shahid and Karan had supposedly had a fallout with one another after Shahid had walked out of Karan’s film Kaal in 2005 because he apparently was not too happy with his role in the film.
Though Vivek Oberoi later replaced him, Shahid’s relationship with Karan had turned a bit sour by then.
Years later, Karan is making amends. The producer has been apprehensive about his film We Are Family and how it will be received. Agreed.
But when people spotted Shahid Kapoor entering a multiplex in Andheri to attend a special screening of We Are family, they were surprised. Obviously, Shahid had been invited for this screening by Karan.
Though one can’t completely discount the fact that Shahid may have wanted to attend the first screening of a film that his ex-lover Kareena Kapoor is a part of, there’s definitely more to this story. Is Karan building new bridges with Shahid? Only time will tell.
But it seems the producer is now concentrating on mending his own relationships. Person in question: Shahid Kapoor.
Shahid and Karan had supposedly had a fallout with one another after Shahid had walked out of Karan’s film Kaal in 2005 because he apparently was not too happy with his role in the film.
Though Vivek Oberoi later replaced him, Shahid’s relationship with Karan had turned a bit sour by then.
Years later, Karan is making amends. The producer has been apprehensive about his film We Are Family and how it will be received. Agreed.
But when people spotted Shahid Kapoor entering a multiplex in Andheri to attend a special screening of We Are family, they were surprised. Obviously, Shahid had been invited for this screening by Karan.
Though one can’t completely discount the fact that Shahid may have wanted to attend the first screening of a film that his ex-lover Kareena Kapoor is a part of, there’s definitely more to this story. Is Karan building new bridges with Shahid? Only time will tell.
Konkona and Ranvir to marry today
Your favourite Mrs Iyer will soon be Mrs Shorey in real life. Confused? The talented actress Konkona Sen Sharma is all set to tie the knot with her long-time boyfriend actor Ranveer Shorey.
The tentative wedding day is September 3. Both Ranvir and Konkona have been dating each other for the past three years and have been living in together.
The marriage has been kept under wraps and only a couple of close friends are aware of it. The wedding will take place at their Goregaon residence this Friday.
Our source said, “Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir have always believed in keeping their personal life, private. They have never spoken about each other in the media and although everyone is aware about their relationship status, they have not let the media peep into their lives.
Now they are all set to tie the knot on the 3rd of this month and the wedding is also an extremely private affair. Very close friends are aware of it and only a couple of them are invited.
They plan to break the news after they get married this Friday. Konkona’s mother Aparna Sen is already in town for the wedding and everything is set.”
The source further said, “Ranvir’s film The Film Emotional Atyachar is slated for release on September 3 and he is promoting the film everywhere. But he has not informed anyone amongst the cast and crew of the film about his wedding plans.”
Both Ranvir and Konkona were unavailable for comments but we understand why. Best of luck guys!
The tentative wedding day is September 3. Both Ranvir and Konkona have been dating each other for the past three years and have been living in together.
The marriage has been kept under wraps and only a couple of close friends are aware of it. The wedding will take place at their Goregaon residence this Friday.
Our source said, “Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir have always believed in keeping their personal life, private. They have never spoken about each other in the media and although everyone is aware about their relationship status, they have not let the media peep into their lives.
Now they are all set to tie the knot on the 3rd of this month and the wedding is also an extremely private affair. Very close friends are aware of it and only a couple of them are invited.
They plan to break the news after they get married this Friday. Konkona’s mother Aparna Sen is already in town for the wedding and everything is set.”
The source further said, “Ranvir’s film The Film Emotional Atyachar is slated for release on September 3 and he is promoting the film everywhere. But he has not informed anyone amongst the cast and crew of the film about his wedding plans.”
Both Ranvir and Konkona were unavailable for comments but we understand why. Best of luck guys!
