Colors dragged to court for vulgarity, ‘fake’ wedding on ‘Bigg Boss’

A civil court here has served notice to the chief executive officer (CEO) of Colors TV channel for showing vulgar content on reality show ‘Big Boss’ and cheating the audience by organising the wedding of an already married couple.

‘The court of class two judge Suresh Srivastava served notice to the CEO of Colors TV and told him to be present on November 19,’ Yawar Khan, advocate of the petitioner said Saturday.

Shamshul Hasan, a local resident, filed the petition Friday, saying that apart from showing vulgar content, the channel cheated viewers by organising the wedding of participants Sara Khan and Ali Merchant, who are already married.

The wedding has been mired in controversy after the bride’s parents claimed that Sara and Ali had married two years back.

‘The issue is over and we have nothing to say,’ Sara’s mother Seema Khan told IANS when contacted Saturday.

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‘Dum Maaro Dum’ release shifted to Easter weekend

The release date of Abhishek Bachchan-starrer ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ has been shifted to April 22 from Feb 4, as producers Fox Star Studios and Ramesh Sippy wish to cash in on the Easter weekend.

‘We are in the midst of researching for the film amongst various target groups and are excited with the response that we are getting. It has a great script, it’s vibrant and contemporary, and we expect the film to appeal to the multiplex and single screen audiences,’ Vijay Singh, chief executive officer of Fox Star Studios, said in a press statement.

‘Since Easter is a big holiday weekend, it will provide a great release window in India and across international markets,’ the statement added.

‘Dum Maaro Dum’, directed by Rohan Sippy, features Bipasha Basu, Rana Daggubati, Prateik Babbar and Aditya Pancholi, apart from Abhishek, who plays a fearless cop. The thriller is shot in the bylanes, beach shacks and rave parties of Goa.

‘The film has shaped up very well and the audiences should get ready to enjoy a gripping, moving film with great visual appeal. The colours, feel and sounds of Goa are further complemented by music composed by Pritam and lyrics by Jaideep Sahni,’ said producer Ramesh Sippy.

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Deepika Padukone loves Imran’s foot massage

 
If there’s one thing that Deepika Padukone found relaxing while shooting for her upcoming film ‘Break Ke Baad’, it was a foot massage by her co-star Imran Khan.

Deepika was surprised when she found that Imran, who had to give her a foot massage for a particular scene, was actually quite good at it, a source said.

‘Deepika was in for a big surprise when Imran gave her the best foot massage she ever had. She had no idea that Imran could have that skill,’ he added.

Apparently, his massaging skills became so popular on the sets that whenever the unit had a long schedule or anyone’s feet used to hurt, they rushed to Imran.

‘Break Ke Baad’, produced by Kunal Kohli and directed by Danish Aslam, is a film about space needed in relationships.

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Rhea And Sonam Shares The Same Closet!

Sonam Kapoor is the Bollywood fashion queen, we agree. But what we did not know was the inspiration behind the Kapoor girl’s lovely clothes. Want to know the secret name? It is none other than Sonam Kapoor’s own sister Rhea Kapoor! While Rhea is more comfortable managing the production company owned by dad Anil Kapoor, she manages to stay away from the limelight and therefore, media cameras get to see a lot less of the equally fashionable Kapoor lass. However, it was on a recent event that Rhea was photographed sporting an orange jacket. And guess what, the same jacket was also worn by sister Sonam Kapoor in another event!

While we are not complaining as both girls manage to look their best in whatever they wear, little did we expect that it was sister Rhea Kapoor behind all those lovely clothes that every girl craves to wear just looking at Sonam once.

Sonam Kapoor’s fashion secret is thus, no longer a secret. If reports are anything to go by, it is now being said that the Kapoor sisters share a common closet and it is the elder sister Rhea Kapoor who calls the shots when it comes to fashion. The media has apparently also spotted Rhea Kapoor flaunting an elegant evening dress which Sonam was quick to borrow for an event held a few weeks later!

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Sushmita Sen to celebrate 35th birthday in Dubai

 

Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen is heading to Dubai with her two adopted daughters to celebrate her 35th birthday Nov 19.

‘At the international airport with kids flying to Dubai to bring in birthday with mom… and what a mess at d airport!!! Some drill taking place,’ Sushmita posted on her Twitter page Saturday.

Sushmita’s spirits for her birthday break already seem dampened. ‘Entire airport evacuated… all passengers standing out in the heat, flying tempers, raised voices… what a way to begin!! Truly sad,’ she wrote.

The former Miss Universe, who has featured in films like ‘Biwi No.1′, ‘Main Hoon Na’ and ‘Do Knot Disturb’, adopted her first daughter named Renee in 2000. She adopted another girl in January this year, and named her Alisah.

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Michael Jackson's New Song 'Keep Your Head Up' Leaks

While people are looking forward to the official Michael Jackson first posthumous single "Hold My Hand" which will be released on November 15, what just surfaced on the web is a different MJ song. Still taken from his forthcoming album "Michael", the newly-leaked song is titled "Keep Your Head Up".

Unlike the soon-to-be-released single which features Akon and the buzz track "Breaking News" which contains upbeat tune, this new one is a solo song with slow beat. "Keep your head up to the sky/ We could just rise up, tell me now/ Give me your wings so we can fly," Michael sings softly.

The self-titled album is going to be made available for purchase in the U.S. on December 14. Beside collaborating with Akon, Michael Jackson also makes a duet with 50 Cent in "Monster" and Lenny Kravitz in "(I Can't Make It) Another Day".

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Action Sci-Fi 'Battle: Los Angeles' Launches First Teaser Trailer

Apple has got its hand on the first teaser trailer for "Battle: Los Angeles" which picks up a theme of alien invasion on Earth. It opens with preview to alien sightings in different eras before switching to year 2011 when Earth is attacked by unknown forces. The video also teases with a glimpse of the extraterrestrial creature.

As people everywhere watch the world's great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle which no one expected and turns the streets into a war zone. It's up to a Marine staff sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) and his new platoon to draw a line in the sand as they take on an enemy unlike any they've ever encountered before.

Michelle Rodriguez additionally stars as a tech expert, joined by Joey King, Bridget Moynahan and many more. This action sci-fi is directed by Jonathan Liebesman and written by Scott Silver and Christopher Bertolini. "Battle: Los Angeles" is set to hit theaters in the U.S. on March 11, 2011.

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Ke$ha Is About to 'Blow' in Latest 'Cannibal' Song

From the iTunes countdown of "Cannibal", EMAs' Best New Artist Ke$ha treats her fans with another electro fist-pumping track, this time around titled "Blow". This song is just easy listening with some repetitive lines, asking its listeners to "go insane" on the dance floor.

"Now we're, what? Taking control/ We get what we want/ We do what you don't/ Dirt and glitter cover the floor/ We're pretty and sick/ We're young and we're bored," she makes her point before concluding it in a line, "It's time to lose your mind and let the crazy out."

"Cannibal" will be released in the U.S. on November 22 as a companion to her platinum selling debut album "Animal". In support of the two CDs, the RCA Records artist will kick off her first North American headlining tour, Get $leazy, next year starting February 15 at Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon.

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'Underworld 4' Hires Swedish Directing Team

Screen Gems and Lakeshore Entertainment have reportedly found the men to work behind the lens of "Underworld 4". According to The Hollywood Reporter, Swedish directing team Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein have signed up for the project.

Marlind and Stein were last working on "Shelter", a U.K. supernatural thriller starring Julianne Moore and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. The film, which has not been released Stateside, also marks the director duo's English-language debut.

"Underworld 4" will see Kate Beckinsale returning as vampire warrior Selene after skipping the third film, "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans". John Hlavin writes the script for the upcoming project before it is revised by J. Michael Straczynski. Production for the action horror movie is scheduled to start in March 2011 in Vancouver for a targeted January 20, 2012 release date in the U.S.

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2010 Miss World Alexandria Mills Caught in Nude Photo Scandal

2010 Miss World Alexandria Mills has been caught in nude photo scandal. According to Radar Online, who claimed to have seen and verified the authenticity of the photo, Alexandria self-shot the explicit image in what appears to be her bathroom over the summer and sent it to her boyfriend at the time.

Both Alexandria and her rep haven't released a statement over the report yet. The 18-year-old beauty who is from Louisville, Kentucky, was crowned the new Miss World at the 60th Miss World on October 30. On her Miss World biography, she described herself as a "positive, spontaneous, open-minded and outgoing person."

Though Alexandria becomes the first woman from the United States to ever win the title, she isn't the first beauty pageant winner who is caught in naked picture scandal. Nude photos of Miss Russia 2009 Sophia Rudyeva which were taken for US 'Perfect 10' magazine made headline following her crowning. Meanwhile, former Miss California 2009 Carrie Prejean had to face the fact that racy pictures of her when she was a teenager leaked and became media consumption.

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Demi Lovato Not Calling Her Estranged Father While in Rehab

Demi Lovato's publicist has denied reports the actress has been in contact with her estranged father from rehab - dismissing his allegations as "false claims". The Disney sensation stunned her young fans when she scrapped her tour commitments and checked into a clinic last month.

Her representatives revealed she is being treated for undisclosed "emotional and physical issues" but have vehemently denied subsequent rumours she is battling drug problems. Lawyers working for the teen have also warned her father Patrick - who left the star's mother Dianna in 1994 - to stop talking to the press, insisting, "No one speaks for Demi except for her designated representatives".

And the singer/actress' team have released another statement, slamming her father for claiming his daughter made a desperate call to him for rehab. The rep tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, "Not true. She hasn't spoken to her dad in a long time. He is making false claims."

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Questioned About Divorce, Billy Ray Cyrus Storms Off and Calls Interviewer Rude

Billy Ray Cyrus is seemingly not ready to talk about his divorce process with his wife of 17 years Leticia "Tish" Cyrus just yet. The father of Miley Cyrus abruptly ended his Friday, November 12 interview for WCOL's Woody and the Wake-Up Call when host Woody Johnson got more personal with his question.

"I have to ask you because you are a celebrity and we've all heard. Your marriage is going?" Woody launched his quiz on the interview which is set to air on Monday, November 15. Flustered Billy responded, "Oh man. You know what bud? Woody Johnson. Woody Johnson. God bless America, God bless our troops. Woody Johnson, look at you."

Billy later cut the interview short and stormed off while Woody tried to apologize. In an audio clip posted on the show's website, Woody was also heard saying "Are you done now?" Billy simply flew and told Woody, "Oh I ain't mad at you. Have a good day, brother."

And still on the same audio, off-mic, Billy was heard saying "It's very rude" and Woody "should be disgusted" for asking that question. Repeatedly delivering his apology, Woody however still stood for himself, explaining "I'm sorry, I had to ask." Post the interview, Woody again tried to explain his reason for asking the question by taking it to his blog.

"I've always liked Billy Ray Cyrus... and still do, actually, but was taken aback by his reaction to my question regarding the breakup of his marriage," Woody stated. "I mean, it's not like it wasn't public knowledge, for crying out loud. If he shuts me down, fine. I respectfully moved on, but he did not."

Audio of Billy Ray Cyrus' Interview With Woody Johnson:

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Bruce Willis Honored Veterans Day on USS Intrepid

Bruce Willis honored hundreds of real life heroes by throwing a massive Veterans Day party for American troops. The Hollywood action man held the bash on Wednesday, November 10 onboard the USS Intrepid, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier which has been converted into a museum in New York City.

Willis toasted the brave men and women of the services and joined them in drinking a shot of vodka as he paid tribute to all of the soldiers serving their country across the world. He said, "What I do for a living is pretend. It was pretend to be heroic, pretend to be honorable or patriotic or any of those things. I seldom try to compare myself to anybody who actually... has to put their life on the line for what they believe in."

"To all the armed forces who can't be here tonight serving around the world, men and women who have served and are still serving, we love you. To the real heroes."

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Kristen Bell Turned Down Russell Brand's Amorous Advances

Kristen Bell rebuffed the amorous advances of British funnyman Russell Brand while they worked together on "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". The pair spent time in Hawaii while shooting the 2008 comedy, which saw Bell playing a woman who leaves her boyfriend for Brand's outrageous rock star character.

But Bell is adamant their real-life relationship did not mirror their onscreen romance - as she rejected the womanizing comic when he propositioned her. She tells Britain's Daily Mail, "I made it really clear from the beginning that I would sock him in the b**ls if he tried anything. So he was intimidated, truth be told."

Brand has since given up his Lothario lifestyle and settled down with pop star Katy Perry, who he married in India last month.

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Jason Isaacs Compares Humble 'Potter' Actors to Wild American Actors

British actor Jason Isaacs has heaped praise on Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for staying "grounded" and "humble" since finding fame as youngsters - because he's seen so many "corrupted" American child stars rebel.

Radcliffe, 21, and 20-year-old Watson, along with Rupert Grint and Tom Felton, were cast as the leading young stars in the "Harry Potter" franchise in 2000, and have gone on to star in all the movies since. Away from their big screen adventures, Watson is currently studying at America's prestigious Brown university, while Radcliffe has enjoyed stage roles on Broadway and London's West End.

Isaacs is convinced the secret to their continued success is their grounded start in the Potter movies - and he's pleased they have avoided the fate of many troubled former child actors. He tells WENN, "I've known some child stars in America who've been enjoying films and then the world has really corrupted them because they're exposed."

"These guys (the Harry Potter stars) have been behind closed doors in this big family at least, making these films for a decade. They're emerging fully formed. They're adults, they're grounded, they're humble, they're really talented and they're a tribute to everyone who's been surrounding them, and their families. They're old enough and solid enough that nothing will knock them off their feet.

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