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Jamie Spears Wants Britney to Run Wild....

2009-07-21T08:04:00.000-07:00

Britney Spears' father might be letting go of the reins soon. Sources told TMZ that Jamie Spears will ask the court to review the terms of the conservatorship after her concert tour ends in November, and let the judge decide if the 'Circus' singer should regain control of her life.
Jamie took conservatorship over Britney in February 2008, one month after she was wheeled out of her home on a stretcher and taken to Los Angeles hospital for involuntary psychiatric hold to be evaluated. Now, Jamie believes his daughter finally is stable again and hopes to give her back complete control, a source told TMZ.
TMZ indicates that "if it weren't for the tour, given Britney's progress, the judge might already have made the decision to undo the conservatorship but various vendors were promised under their contracts that the conservatorship would stay in tact throughout the tour."

Britney Spears has her fans worried after collapsing

2009-07-11T20:12:00.000-07:00

New Delhi, July 11, 2009: Britney Spears has her millions of fans worried after collapsing. The pop diva who was advised by Michael Jackson to leave the industry to save her from controversies collapsed during a rehearsal.

Britney Spears became a pop culture icon immediately after launching her recording career. Rolling Stone magazine wrote: "One of the most controversial and successful female vocalists of the 21st century," she "spearheaded the rise of post-millennial teen pop ... Spears early on cultivated a mixture of innocence and experience that broke the bank".

She is listed by the Guinness World Records as having the "Best-selling album by a teenage solo artist" for her debut album ...Baby One More Time which sold over thirteen million copies in the United States.

Melissa Ruggieri of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported, "She's also marked for being the best-selling teenage artist. Before she turned 20 in 2001, Spears sold more than 37 million albums worldwide". Barbara Ellen of The Observer reported: "Spears is famously one of the 'oldest' teenagers pop has ever produced, almost middle aged in terms of focus and determination. Many 19-year-olds haven't even started working by that age, whereas Britney, a former Mouseketeer, was that most unusual and volatile of American phenomena — a child with a full-time career. While other little girls were putting posters on their walls, Britney was wanting to be the poster on the wall. Whereas other children develop at their own pace, Britney was developing at a pace set by the ferociously competitive American entertainment industry".

Spears collapsed during rehearsal for European leg of her Circus world tour.

The "Toxic" hitmaker was practising a dance routine for a new song when she keeled over, suffering a bruise to her chest, reported IANS-WENN.

"She collapsed when the dancers went to put her back on her feet. She fell to the floor and landed on one of the dancers' legs," said a source.

"The dancer's tennis shoe smacked Britney in the chest and on the face. It hit her chest with such a force that it caused a four-inch bruise," added the source.

It was reported that Britney's hectic tour schedule and a low blood-sugar level were responsible for the incident. (With IANS Inputs)

Stars Lineup For Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-07-07T00:39:00.000-07:00

The public memorial service for Michael Jackson at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday will feature some of the late singer's closest collaborators, friends and fans paying tribute to the King of Pop.
Among the stars expected to appear (and possibly perform) at the public event — which will take place after a private memorial earlier in the morning — are Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Usher, John Mayer, Lionel Richie and Motown founder Berry Gordy, according to a statement from a spokesperson for the Jackson family.

The list does not specify which of the attendees will perform, but Carey is reportedly slated to reprise her famous cover of the Jackson song "I'll Be There" at the public ceremony

Saif to Dance like Kareena after LOVE AAJ KAL!!

2009-07-06T08:14:00.000-07:00

Saif Ali Khan, the handsome hunk of Bollywood who had to do seventy five retakes for a dancing step in his upcoming home production Love Aaj Kal, is fed up of being called a bad dancer and has vowed to go for a full dancing course to be able to dance like his sweetheart Kareena Kapoor.

Saif Ali Khan plans to hone his dancing skills immediately after the release of his first home production ‘Love Aaj Kal’, which is due shortly. The film is a love story, having three segments of present, past and future, and needs a lot of dancing on the part of Saif. In fact, Chhote Nawab was performing on an item number from the film, when he realized that public criticism of him having two left feet was not wrong, and he should do something serious to overcome this handicap.

It was at this point that Saif Ali happened to chance upon Kareena Kapoor’s dancing, which was very graceful to watch. Saif decided to match the dancing expertise of his beau in their upcoming ventures like Tips’ ‘Race 2’ and Glitterati’s ‘Agent Vinod’.

Chhote Nawab is also planning to adopt Bebo’s regimen of yoga and dieting to become fit for his upcoming films ‘Agent Vinod’ and ‘Race 2’. Both these films require him to have one of the fittest bodies to be able to perform daring action sequences and look the character.

It may be recalled that Kareena Kapoor is an expert in power yoga and practices it to keep fit and fabulous. She had even achieved her size- zero figure for Yashraj Films’ ‘Tashan’ through the combination of balanced diet (no starving, remember) and power yoga. Her bikini sequence in the film had become a rage with the hoi polloi, despite of the film bombing at the box office.

‘Love Aaj Kal’ has sizzling hot sexy bombshell Deepika Padukone as leading lady opposite Saif Ali Khan. The film is being directed by Imtiaz Ali of ‘Jab We Met’ fame. As the movie is Saif Ali Khan’s home production, he wanted to cast Kareena in it, but it was Imtiaz Ali (despite of having sizzling chemistry with Kareena as shown in ‘Jab We Met’) who had insisted on Deeepika.

Imtiaz Ali’s argument was simple that Kareena Kapoor might be Saif Ali Khan’s sweetheart in real life, but in the reel life of ‘Love Aaj Kal’, she did not fit the bill. On the other hand, Deepika Padukone, who had made her debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Om Shanti Om’, perfectly fulfilled the requirement of the role.

But that was then, not anymore. Chhote Nawab has ensured that Kareena Kapoor is cast as his leading lady in his upcoming home production ‘Agent Vinod’ and in Tips’ ‘Race 2’, despite of the fact that it was sultry bong babe Bipasha Basu and firang Katrina Kaif, who had made the original ‘Race’ a treat to watch for the viewers.

Smash Hits revived for Michael Jackson special.

2009-07-03T19:29:00.000-07:00

Saturday, 4 July 2009

Teen pop magazine Smash Hits is to be revived for a one-off special to celebrate the life of Michael Jackson, it has been announced.

Former editor Barry McIlheney has been brought in to produce the 52-page issue of the well-loved publication, which was axed in 2006.

The magazine, which will go on sale on Tuesday, features a 1982 interview with Jackson which was carried out by then editor Mark Ellen. It also features reports from Jackson's live shows, along with posters and song words. A compilation of archive Smash Hits features provided a novelty Christmas hit when published in 2006.

“We will be paying tribute to Michael in classic Smash Hits style,” said McIlheney, of the BauerMedia magazine.

Earlier this week, rival publisher NatMag issued a 132-page tribute to the singer.

Jackson Had Pulse When Doctor Found Him In Bed

2009-06-28T23:05:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson still had a faint pulse and his body was warm when his doctor found him in bed and not breathing, a lawyer for the doctor told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Edward Chernoff also said Dr. Conrad Murray never prescribed or gave Jackson the drugs Demerol or OxyContin. He denied reports suggesting Murray gave Jackson drugs that contributed to his death.

Chernoff told the AP that Murray was at the pop icon's rented mansion on Thursday afternoon when he discovered Jackson in bed and not breathing. The doctor immediately began administering CPR, Chernoff said.

"He just happened to find him in his bed, and he wasn't breathing," the lawyer said. "Mr. Jackson was still warm and had a pulse."

Jackson's family requested a private autopsy in part because of questions about Murray, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Murray also told the family an autopsy should be performed, Chernoff said.

Three days after the death of the King of Pop, celebrities descended on Los Angeles for a spectacular celebration of Jackson's life at the annual BET awards show.

Joe Jackson, Michael's father, walked on the red carpet wearing a black hat, sunglasses and a dark suit. He did not appear on stage during the show.

"I just wish he could be here to celebrate himself," he said. "Sadly, he's not here, so I'm here to celebrate for him."

In a statement read at the show, Jackson's parents said they solely had the personal and legal "authority for our son and his children." It was their strongest declaration yet about their son's affairs.

A tearful Janet Jackson appeared on stage in a white dress at the end of the BET awards. After a long pause to gather herself, she spoke haltingly but deliberately to the audience.

"I'd just like to say that to you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family. And he will forever live in all of our hearts," she said.

People close to Michael Jackson have said since his death that they were concerned about his use of painkillers. Los Angeles County medical examiners completed their autopsy Friday and said Jackson had taken unspecified prescription medication.

Chernoff said any drugs the doctor gave Jackson were prescribed in response to a specific complaint from the entertainer.

"Dr. Murray has never prescribed nor administered Demerol to Michael Jackson," Chernoff said. "Not ever. Not that day. ... Not Oxycontin (either) for that matter."

Paramedics were called to the mansion while the doctor was performing CPR, according to a recording of the 911 call.

Because Jackson was so frail, Murray "administered with his hand behind his back to provide the necessary support," Chernoff said. Some have speculated the doctor botched the CPR.

"He's a trained doctor," Chernoff said. "He knows how to administer CPR."

Medics spent three-quarters of an hour trying to revive Jackson. He was pronounced dead later at UCLA Medical Center.

Murray was interviewed by investigators for three hours Saturday. His spokeswoman called Murray "a witness to this tragedy," not a suspect in the death, and police described the doctor as cooperative.

The attorney said Murray will wait to speak publicly until after the police and forensics investigation is complete.

"One of his best friends just died, essentially in his arms — yeah he's looking forward to telling his story," Chernoff said.

Chernoff also said the promoter of Jackson's 50-show London concerts, AEG Live, owes the cardiologist $300,000.

"His contract with the promoters states he would receive an amount of money each month to be his (Jackson's) personal physician and they have failed to honor that contract," Chernoff said. "They are two months behind."

Randy Phillips, president and CEO of AEG Live, acknowledged the contract called for Murray to be paid $150,000 a month, but said the contract required Jackson's signature.

"Michael never signed the contract," Phillips said.

He also said the doctor's claim for payment may be against Jackson's estate, not AEG which was merely advancing the money to Jackson.

A private pathologist hired by the Jackson family completed a second, private autopsy Saturday, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the case.

A second autopsy can allow the family to get some information about a death almost immediately, including signs of heart, brain or lung disease or fresh needle punctures, said Dr. Michael Baden, a medical examiner not involved in the Jackson case.

"Usually if it looks normal with the naked eye, it looks normal under the microscope," said Baden, who recently performed a second autopsy on actor David Carradine.

Los Angeles County coroner's officials said their autopsy found no indication of trauma or foul play. But because of additional tests, an official cause of death could take weeks to determine.

There was no word from the Jackson family on funeral plans. Many of Jackson's relatives have gathered at the family's Encino compound, caring there for Jackson's three children.

Al Sharpton, who arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, said he was heading to the Jackson compound and would talk with the family about how to memorialize the late pop star. Sharpton said they want to hold memorials in key cities around the globe and also planned a memorial service Tuesday at the Apollo Theater in New York.

It also wasn't clear what would become of Jackson's Neverland Ranch. Investor Thomas Barrack previously set up the joint venture with Michael Jackson after the singer nearly lost the ranch to foreclosure.

Barrack feels close to family members and wants to hear their thoughts on how best to honor Jackson's memory, said Owen Blicksilver, a spokesman for Colony Capital LLC, the Los Angeles-based firm where Barrack is chairman and CEO. The investor joined Jackson's brother Jackie, Jermaine and Tito for lunch Saturday at the sprawling Santa Barbara County property.

A White House adviser said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that President Barack Obama had written to the Jackson family to express his condolences.

Doctor queried in Michael Jackson death

2009-06-28T04:08:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles police on Saturday again questioned Michael Jackson's doctor, while the family of the pop music icon ordered its own private autopsy two days after his death shocked fans around the world.

Jackson's father issued a statement urging fans not to despair because the singer "will continue to live on in each and every one of you."

The family sought a second autopsy -- the official one was conducted on Friday -- amid reports about the 50-year-old singer's reliance on prescription medications.

Jackson's personal physician, Texas cardiologist Dr. Conrad Murray, who was with the singer when he collapsed at his rented mansion on Thursday, hired an attorney to accompany him to what was expected to be a lengthy meeting with the Los Angeles Police Department late on Saturday.

"Dr. Murray is considered to be a witness to the events surrounding Michael Jackson's death and he is not a suspect," Houston law firm Stradley, Chernoff & Alford said in a statement.

"Dr. Murray hired legal counsel to help guide him through the police investigation process. The law firm was hired to make sure the police investigation is conducted properly."

An LAPD spokeswoman said she had no updates on the meeting, three hours after it was scheduled to begin.

According to media reports, Jackson was injected with the narcotic painkiller Demerol shortly before he went into cardiac arrest. Murray was desperately trying to revive Jackson when paramedics arrived, and he rode with the singer in an ambulance to the hospital where the pop star was pronounced dead.

The official autopsy, conducted on Friday, failed to determine what killed Jackson, pending toxicology tests that were expected to take up to six weeks. Such tests could reveal the presence of drugs in his system.

The celebrity website TMZ.com, which first broke the news of Jackson's death, reported that the second autopsy took place at an undisclosed location in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon, on the orders of the Jackson family.

Who is the hottest nude GQ model? Jennifer Aniston,Heidi Klum or Bruno

2009-06-17T00:24:00.000-07:00

Talk about baring it all!

Sacha Baron Cohen’s gay Austrian alter-ego, Bruno, is the latest famous face to strip down for the cover of GQ magazine.

The fictional fashion journalist takes a barely-there cue from past cover models Jennifer Aniston and Heidi Klum.

But where Aniston barely covers up with a necktie and Klum flirtatiously poses on a pedestal, Bruno leaves little to the imagination.

In the magazine's July comedy issue, Bruno opens up about his sought-after hairstyle.

“Ich vouldn’t bother getting a Zac Efron hairstyle right now, cos ich am about to change mine and he’s certain to copy me again,” he says.

Bruno also maintains his good looks with a good night's sleep.

“In reality, ich sleep in a seaweed body wrap under a Zac Posen Navy-Cut Nightshirt,” says the fashion enthusiast. “In mein dreams, ich sleep naked in a giant reed basket drifting slowly down ze Nile, cradled in ze arms of Daniel Radcliffe.”

Kelly Brook and Riley Steele in Piranha 3-D

2009-06-16T08:54:00.000-07:00

Well, it seems as though there is going to be a remake of the horror movie “Piranha” and according to showbizchika.dingexx.com, it is rumoured to star none other than Kelly Brook and porn star Riley Steele.

Kelly and Riley were both seen filming scenes for the movie recently in Arizona, where they are dancing around the deck of a boat, whilst in bikini’s. And it looks like they were having fun in the process.

The film is also said to star Elisabeth Shue, Jerry O’Connell, Christopher Lloyd and Richard Dreyfuss, but this could just be rumored. It is being filmed currently and is said to have a release date of March 2010

Deepika-Ranbir love again with each other

2009-06-16T00:50:00.000-07:00

Life has come a full circle for Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor in no time. The duo can be seen spending quality time together these days on the sets of Yash Raj Films’ next directed by Siddharth Anand.

But it seems their on-screen chemsitry has reignited the old flame. The two were spotted shopping for a high-end music system for Deepika at a five-star hotel shopping plaza on Thursday.

Just a few months back they were not even on talking terms after their short-lived affair, but apparantly they patched up now.

The duo came face-to-face and even exchanged greetings while filming in Australia for their yet untitled Yash Raj film. However, they barely socialised, as Deepika was accompanied by her cricketer admirer Yuvraj Singh, and Ranbir Kapoor was in constant company of fashion designer Nandita Mahtani.

However they buried the hatchet some time back when they met each other during a cola commercial shoot with Shah Rukh Khan. That's when Deepika and Ranbir got talking. Soon thereafter, they started meeting up for dinners and late night coffees.

Kareena says:My mother didn't like me in bikini

2009-06-15T22:50:00.000-07:00

Mum is the word for Kareena Kapoor and the actress would go to any length to keep her mother happy. So she has decided to stay away from bikini scenes as her mother, yesteryear heroine Babita, didn't like her in a two-piece suit in 'Tashan'.

"No more bikini shots for me. I mean I'm very happy with the kind of attention and adulation I got for getting into a bikini in 'Tashan'. And I wasn't uncomfortable wearing it. Why should I be? I've the physique to carry it off. But that's it.

"My mother didn't like me in a bikini. Also the kind of work that I'm doing now in '3 Idiots' or Rensil D'Silva's film doesn't require that kind of exposure," Kareena told us.

With Kareena being extremely busy with her career and beau Saif Ali Khan, mom Babita has a lot of time on hand."Her mother was a Christian and father a Sindhi. So we are as fond of the church as we're of the temple. Christmas is a big event for us," said Kareena.As far as conducting a career goes, Kareena's role model is Aishwarya.

"I love the way she carries herself and the roles she's choosing after marriage. I'd like to follow that pattern when I get married," she said.

But that's a long way off. At the moment Kareena is just happy being with Saif.

Exhausted Britney Spears back to her hotel after another high energy performance

2009-06-14T06:35:00.000-07:00

After performing in front of 23,000 fans it's not surprising that Britney Spears looks ready for bed.
The 27-year-old singer was obviously exhausted as she arrived back from her high energy show at London's O2 arena in the early hours of this morning.

Concealing her eyes in over-sized sunglasses, the star was flanked by security as she headed to her hotel room

Ready for bed: Britney Spears looks worn out as she arrives back at her hotel at 2.30am after a gig at London's O2 arena

She was accompanied by sister Jamie-Lynn and father Jamie, who is now managing the 27-year-old's affairs.
The princess of pop is performing for eight nights in London, one Manchester and two in Dublin on the British leg of her Circus tour.

Former Village People cowboy performs for HIV prevention cruise

2009-06-13T13:02:00.000-07:00

Randy Jones will be in Wilmington on Friday to perform on the cruise boat Royal Winner Princess II. When Randy Jones was growing up in North Carolina in the 1950s and '60s, he probably never thought that portraying a dancing cowboy and singing thinly veiled songs about the gay lifestyle would be his ticket to a permanent place in popular culture.But that's exactly what happened when Jones became an original member of pop music act The Village People in 1977. Who among us hasn't heard (if not sung along to) "In the Navy" and "Macho Man," or most especially "Y.M.C.A.," which has become an unlikely staple at sporting events and wedding receptions.

"I am very blessed to have such an association with The Village People," said Jones, who will be in Wilmington on Friday to perform on the cruise boat Royal Winner Princess II. The concert is being put on by OutImpact.com, a gay online magazine, to raise money for YouthAIDS, an HIV prevention group.

"It's a boat, so I'm not quite sure what to expect. I'll have to get my sea legs," said a friendly and talkative Jones. "I'll be doing stuff from my CD, 'Ticket to the World' (and) they will certainly be able to dance to every song I do. And I never do a show without closing with Y.M.C.A."

Jones grew up in Raleigh, where he attended Enloe High School and later attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. He moved to New York in 1975 and soon became a member of The Village People, which was formed by the disco producer Jacques Morali. With members dressed up like a sailor, a policeman, a leather-wearing biker, an American Indian, a construction worker and "perhaps the most iconic," Jones offered, a cowboy, the Village People were a one-of-a-kind combination of soul-singing group, Monkees-style boy band and Chippendales dancers.

"You might say it was a comedy act with some great pop songs," Jones said. "People have no defense, they hear (the music) and they start smiling. You can't not have a good time when listening to a song called 'Macho Man.'●"

Before The Village People, "gay men had primarily been associated with images of extreme feminism," Jones said. With the Village People's macho get-ups, "Gay men were reclaiming these iconic images."

As referenced in the title of his new album, "Ticket to the World," on which Jones sings dance-oriented songs, including a cover of the Bee-Gees' "If I Can't Have You," being a member of The Village People was Jones' first step to rubbing shoulders with bigwigs. He's still invited to perform "Y.M.C.A." at New York Yankees games ("I was sitting in the mayor's box, and on one side of me was little Mikey Bloomberg and on the other there's Rudy Giuliani, Amerca's mayor, and here I am this kid from North Carolina.") and he's met presidents (he performed at George W. Bush's 2005 inauguration) and queens (England's Elizabeth II told him, "I love that song 'Y.M.C.A.' and I've always adored cowboys").

Tony Romo reveals dream date about Jessica Simpson

2009-06-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

Tony Romo, who is the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, admits that when he isn't on the field he and Jessica spend their evenings viewing sport.

When asked to describe his perfect date, the athlete said: "A little bite to eat and probably watch a football game!"

Tony insists the blond singer-and-actress is a big fan of American football and is also supportive of his career.

He added: "She loves the game. It's exciting for both of us. I've found someone that I get to hang out with and who wants to see our team do well."

Although Tony and Jessica, 28, have been dating since November 2007, the couple have no plans to settle down and start a family just yet.

When quizzed about any wedding or baby announcements, the 29-year-old hunk laughed and replied: "None that I can think of!"

Jessica may enjoy watching American football, but some Dallas Cowboys fans weren't happy when she began dating Tony.

She was heavily criticized when the Dallas Cowboys lost in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs in 2008.

It was claimed Jessica was a distracting influence on Tony, after the pair spent the week before the big game together in Mexico.

Gisele Bundchen: Nude in Photo Magazine!

2009-06-13T02:13:00.000-07:00

Let it be known that The Hollywood Gossip gives credit were it is due. Kudos to Photo magazine for an entirely new take on what is always a classic subject:

Gisele Bundchen nude.

In a series of artistic, yet sexy pictures, the publication covers the model in body paint, vines, what appears to be a water dress and all sorts of good stuff.

Here's the Brazilian stunner on the magazine's cover ...

Man, we wish we were Tom Brady right now. After all ... the guy plays pro football for a living and has won three Super Bowls - how awesome would that be?!

If we could read the words on the magazine cover, we'd tell you what it's about. Alas, all we can do is offer our best guess ... oh who cares, it's not like it matters.

No, in all seriousness, there appears to be an environmental theme here. And if so, having Gisele get naked for the cover is a great way to promote the cause.

Click to enlarge many more Gisele photos from Photo ...

Megan Fox disclose past 'Bad Boys' role.

2009-06-13T00:49:00.000-07:00

Megan Fox has revealed that one of her past roles was an extra in Bad Boys II.

The actress appeared in the film aged 15 in a stars-and-stripes bikini dancing under a club waterfall, Entertainment Weekly reports.

"I was still in ninth grade. I liked it at the time, because I was getting out of school," she said.

The Transformers star also admitted that she was paid extra for the role after allowing the crew to pour water over her while she danced, adding that she "probably got $600".

"I thought it was awesome. I was going to a Christian high school and I wasn't a feminist yet... I just did what I was told to do," she said.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Fox wants the media to stop comparing her to Angelina Jolie.

Emporio Designer Giorgio Armani said: Beckham's Underwear Ad Unveiled

2009-06-12T22:43:00.000-07:00

The six-foot-high advert was projected onto the outside of upmarket London department store Selfridges yesterday (June 6, 2009) in front of thousands of waiting fans.

In the picture, the 34-year-old soccer star is seen posing in tight-fitting black boxer shorts, with his muscular chest shining. He is gripping a rope and has his hair slicked down.

Designer Giorgio Armani said: "David has a great sense of style and is an inspiring role model –- this is what makes him the perfect partner for Emporio Armani underwear."

"'I am very excited that David Beckham's new campaign image was unveiled exclusively in his home country - and where better than at such an iconic retail destination as Selfridges."

David's wife Victoria was present at the unveiling, and gave her husband a tender kiss as she saw the image.

Last year, David signed a three-year, $33 million deal to become the global ambassador of the Italian fashion house.

Victoria has a $19.8 million deal with the company, with her latest advertising campaign revealed in New York store Macy's last month.

Kate Moss wants to perform at a karaoke party with her lover Jamie Hince with The Kills

2009-06-12T20:27:00.000-07:00

The British supermodel is determined to take to the stage with Jamie's band The Kills - which also features Alison Mosshart - at the Hoping's Got Talent charity event in London next week, but her guitarist boyfriend is against the idea.

The Sun newspaper: "Kate is keen on doing more singing, she wants her voice out there. But Jamie is refusing to even entertain the idea. He says Alison Mosshart will be livid."
Kate is confident she can change Jamie's mind and has even been taking singing lessons so she can wow the crowd with her vocal talents.

The 35-year-old beauty is hosting the karaoke party - which will raise money for children's charity the Hoping Foundation - at London's Cafe de Paris next Thursday.

Guests can pay for the opportunity to sing alongside other celebrities and will be judged by a panel including Kate and 'X Factor' judge Louis Walsh.

Earlier this year, it was claimed Kate - who used to perform on stage with ex-boyfriend Pete Doherty - loves singing so much she was planning to launch a music career after Jamie bought her a $42,700 Steinway piano.

A source said: "Kate can't play a single note on the piano but Jamie has promised her that he will teach her to play and they'll form a duo together. She has mentioned wanting to name it The Mossys for a laugh.

"It will be completely different music to his Kills stuff - something much more romantic and ballad-based."

Freida Pinto Dev-oted to her 'lovely boy'

2009-06-11T22:40:00.000-07:00

Freida Pinto has finally admitted she is dating Dev Patel.

The 24-year-old actress - who has always denied being romantically involved with her 'Slumdog Millionaire' co-star - has confessed the smitten pair are an item, but insists the relationship is in its early stages.

She is quoted by Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "The friendship blossomed after the film, it got even stronger. This is all new to us. He's a lovely boy."

Although Freida has only just spoken openly about the romance, 19-year-old Dev's mother Anita recently confirmed the pair were dating.

She said: "First it was the film and now everything else seems to have slotted into place. Life can't get any better for him.

"Freida is really beautiful and I am really happy for them."

The pair grew close when they played childhood sweethearts Jamal and Latika in Danny Boyle's Academy Award-winning film about a young boy's journey from the slums of India to appearing on TV quiz show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'.

In February, their 'Slumdog Millionaire' co-star Anil Kapoor claimed the couple were having a secret relationship.

Britney Spears has reportedly found love with her agent Jason Trawick.

2009-06-11T07:03:00.000-07:00

Also, the 'Womanizer' singer's father Jamie is said to approve of her new man.

A source said: "They are totally and definitely dating. Her dad loves him. He's the best thing that has happened to her."

Britney - who has two children Sean Preston, three, and Jayden James, two, with ex-husband Kevin Federline - has been photographed with Trawick several times in the past few months, reports The China Daily.

The source added to People magazine: "They're very sweet together. Britney has always had a crush on Jason. He makes her really happy, and he's great with the boys."

'Cowboy Bebop' Keanu Reeves in live-action

2009-06-10T08:12:00.000-07:00

Keanu Reeves is set to play futuristic bounty hunter Spike Spiegel in a live-action adaptation of the Japanese anime series Cowboy Bebop, Variety reports. You don't have to be a fan of the show to understand why Reeves was cast: It's set in 2071. Spike wears cool clothes and packs heat. Done. I'm down with Reeves' casting because I'll watch Keanu in anything (I see emotion even when you don't), and because my attachment to Spike began roughly 10 minutes ago when I watched the ending of the 26-episode series on YouTube. Bang! (I'd recommend spoilerphobic newbies settle for the opening of Ep 1, below.)

What do you diehard fans think? Who would you like to see cast as paternal cyborg Jet, sassy femme Faye, and girly techno-savant Ed?

Bar Refaeli Take a Break with Leonardo DiCaprio

2009-06-10T03:54:00.000-07:00

On-again off-again couple Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli have called it quits once more, sources confirm to PEOPLE.

"They're taking time off for the time being, they've split," says a source. "It could just end up as a break but for now they're doing their own thing."

That much was certainly apparent over the weekend as the Israeli-born Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, 23, walked the red carpet at Hollywood Life's 11th Annual Young Hollywood Awards solo, refusing to speak about DiCaprio.

The previous weekend, the Titanic star, 34, hit the hotspot Avenue in New York City, where he was seen chatting with another woman.

"He was standing at the bar in front of everyone talking to a girl the entire night – and it wasn't Bar," says one onlooker of the May 30 encounter. "It was in no way behavior for a guy who has a serious girlfriend."

DiCaprio and Refaeli were then reportedly photographed together in Los Angeles on June 8.

According to a Refaeli source, the model's desire to get serious may have caused the actor to have doubts about their relationship. "She wanted to move faster than he did, she wanted to move in together," the source says, "so he broke it off."

LOPEZ STRIVE TO SHED BABY WEIGHT

2009-06-09T07:45:00.000-07:00

JENNIFER LOPEZ had a rude awakening after she gave birth to twins MAX and EMME - it took months to shift her excess baby weight.
The singer/actress and her husband Marc Anthony welcomed the pair into the world in February last year (08), and Lopez thought she would easily get her slimline figure back.

But after shedding 30 pounds (13 kilograms) in days, she was stunned when it took months to work off the rest of her extra curves.
She tells Entertainment Tonight, "It did take a lot of work. I thought it was gonna drop off easily because I had been in shape my whole life, but it wasn't.
"I gained about 50 pounds with my twins, and the first 30 dropped off like that, and I was like, 'Ha, this is gonna be so easy.' That last 20 - that took a while."

Harper’s Bazaar July 2009 Does Angelina Jolie

2009-06-09T02:38:00.000-07:00

Angelina Jolie, 34, covers the July issue of Harper’s Bazaar but don’t look for an interview with the actress inside the issue because she isn’t exactly interviewed for the piece.

Instead, the magazine analyzes why the world goes ga-ga for Angie.
“Women both identify with her and desire her,” writer Naomi Wolf hypothesizes as she explores Angelina’s transformation from a wild child to Hollywood’s most powerful celebrity, adding that it’s “more than simply a physical response.”
As a working mom of six, Angie “makes the claim, with her life and actions, that, indeed, you can get away with it. All of it,” Wolf writes. “Against every Western convention, she has managed to draw together all of these kinds of female liberation and empowerment. And her gestures determinedly transgress social boundaries — boundaries of convention, race, class, and gender — giving many of us a vicarious thrill.”

Pop legend Michael Jackson wants a bowling alley

2009-06-08T08:06:00.000-07:00

Jackson has told the promoters behind his 50-night performances in London about his preferences, reported thesun.co.uk .

The 50-year-old is renting a 15 million pounds country estate where he will stay during his shows that begin July 13 and wants all the modifications to be done before that.

"He loves bowling, so has insisted an alley be created and he's never lost his love of funfairs, so has demanded one be built in the grounds," added the source.
He thinks he can recreate a bit of its magic in Kent and concert officials are happy to indulge him," said a source.

Topless Britney Spears

2009-06-08T04:33:00.000-07:00

Britney Spears has become the latest celebrity to be hit with a naked picture scandal.The pictures, that have been published by The News Of The World shows the singer pole dancing topless as a pair of fake rose tattoos cover her breasts whilst on the set of her 2007 hit Gimme More.

Britney will probably be more than surprised that the snaps have hit the press after the singer is said to be back to her best after the success of the Circus tour.

The 27-year-old comeback queen proves that it’s not always blondes that have the fun as the star ditched her famous blonde locks to become a brunette in the video of the raunchy hit.The raunchy photos have been leaked as Spears is reportedly planning a series of sexy parties across London.

Singer BRITNEY SPEARS 'grew up in a violent home'

2009-06-04T23:37:00.000-07:00

The ‘Womanizer’ singer – who famously shaved her head and spent time in rehab following a breakdown – reportedly witnessed her father Jamie Spears regularly flying into drunken rages at the family home when she was a small child

Her uncle Willie Spears says “I was at the house and Jamie walked in drunk and called Lynne a bad name. She was in the kitchen drinking water and he grabbed the glass, walked into the lounge and just hurled it. It was rough, but the sad thing is that it became normal life.”

Britney’s dad claimed the show go on

2009-06-02T03:52:00.000-07:00

After performing a slew of sold out shows across North America, Britney Spears will soon embark on the European leg of her “Circus” tour. Not that she really wants to. Sources close to the singer claim she’s still emotionally fragile, and it’s her conservator-father Jamie Spears who insists the show must go on.

“It's a freak show right now,” a tour insider told the Awful Truth’s Ted Casablanca. “(Britney’s) phoning every song in. It's pretty obvious she is not happy to be here.”

But happy or not, the Britney Spears comeback tour is far from over. According to a recent report in Reveal magazine, Jamie Spears plans to add even more dates and keep his reluctant daughter on road.

“Jamie can't physically force Britney to get on stage and do more concerts, but he does have nearly all the power,” a family friend explained to the magazine. “He controls the purse strings and can make things very difficult for Britney if he chooses to. He gets to dictate her schedule — where she goes, who she sees, who she doesn't see. He's in charge of everything to do with her life. It's a battle of wills over who will win — but while her dad remains in charge, he'll be laying down the law."

Britney Spears’Ex-TMZ photographer prosecute judicially.

2009-06-02T00:51:00.000-07:00

TMZ, which first reported the case, auctioned off his tire-stained sock and donated the proceeds to charity.Spears was accused of running over another photographer's foot a month after the Mendoza incident, but prosecutors didn't press charges, saying it was the photographer's fault.

Ricardo Mendoza filed a civil suit in Los Angeles claiming that Spears committed assault and battery when she ran over his foot in Beverly Hills on Oct. 18, 2007.The incident happened at a turbulent time for Spears, who hours earlier had lost custody of her two sons.

Lionel Richie ready with new music

2009-05-25T12:18:00.000-07:00

Lionel Richie plans to take control again on his two albums, next recording project.Richie told Billboard.com that he has "already started" on another album, Richie said "I've mastered the art of co-producing,"."No matter what, I have to have somebody else that sits across the room and looks at the big picture while I'm going in to get the second verse of the third song.Richie said he's been "sketching up some songs"for the project drawing inspiration from his travels to promote his last few albums.

I go to every great club in the middle of Paris,London and check 'em out, New Delhi ... And then I go back to the hotel room andthat same mood, I start to write.He just wrapped a European tour for "Just Go.," With only two more shows on the books at the moment -- June 7 in London and July 5 at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.Richie said"I can honestly tell you before the end of the year, for sure, you'll hear a rumble. I think now might be the proper time."

Elton John state clearly anxiety about AIDS in America

2009-05-25T07:13:00.000-07:00

Elton John spoke to CNN before addressing the Bio International Convention in Atlanta,Georgia about the current express of AIDS in America.the music legend expressed fears over the level of concern about AIDS on this side of the pond said during the interview.John also said that he believes AIDS is “very recurring.New generation of people -- and we tell them to have safe sex and to abstain sometimes but have safe sex, wear condoms, every 10 years or so, after we spend a lot of money trying to educate people we have to start all over again, which is really, really frustrating because it takes money for education.”John also cautioned approaching the disease as downgraded in severity, despite the advent of modern medicines, explaining, “a lot of people think,because there's medicine available now.“Now, people are going back into the work force,” he continued. “They're becoming alive again, they live for a much longer time, which is great. But, this is incredibly toxic medicine you're taking, and it doesn't work for everybody.”John, a recovering alcoholic himself, said he knows, “once you have that drink and that drug, your mind-set goes out the window and… you're really playing.all of this education that has gone down, and with all the statistics and deaths that people have seen,and the Ryan White situation going down, that people would be a little bit more careful.”

Jackie Chan plays Watch It

2009-05-25T03:37:00.000-07:00

Jackie Chan has played to perfection the part of the tough action hero, as in the box-office hit Forbidden Kingdom.he plays against type as he takes on the role of Steelhead, an honest, hardworking actor repairman he gets up with the Japanese underworld and Chinese gangs.in his latest movie, Shinjuku Incident — which hits movie theaters in Manila on June 10.The movie, which is directed by Derek Yee, pools top talents from Hong Kong, mainland China and Japan.Shinjuku Incident director Derek Yee is very excited about the film, which is one of the most important he’s ever made. To be released locally by Viva International Pictures, Shinjuku Incident also stars Ken Watanabe and Daniel Wu.

Rapper 50 Cent co-star of a movie being filmed in Michigan

2009-05-24T23:33:00.000-07:00

Rapper 50 Cent is returning to Grand Rapids, this time as co-star of a movie being filmed in Michigan’s second-largest city.
Filming began Friday ” which features 50 Cent (whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III), along with Adam Rodriguez (“CSI: Miami”) and Chris Klein (“American Pie”).50 Cent has made past visits to Grand Rapids for a 2003 concert and a celebrity basketball game organized by boxer Floyd Mayweather.

Hert says details about the film aren’t being publicized yet but crew members declined to talk to the newspaper.

Steve stallone to state championship Pollitt high jumped away his way

2009-05-24T12:57:00.000-07:00

After running side-by-side and finishing 1-2 in Friday’s preliminaries and again in Saturday morning’s semifinals, there seemed little doubt that top-seeded Don Pollitt of Hazleton Area and defending state high hurdles champion Michael Brown were destined to hook up in a classic final come Saturday afternoon.

And what a final they produced.

Trailing Brown throughout the race, Pollitt summoned one last burst of speed after clearing the final hurdle, and out-leaned the Lower Dauphin senior at the tape to capture the Class 3A 110-meter hurdles championship and give Hazleton Area High School its first-ever state gold medal in track and field.

“It’s a good feeling. It’s something I’ll never forget,” Pollitt said with a wide smile, moments after dethroning the defending state champ by a mere six hundredths of a second. “ I’m going to keep this medal with me forever.”

The HAHS junior started slow out of the blocks as Brown opened up a small lead on the rest of the field, including Bradford Area’s Tyree Bennett and Liberty’s Stephen Lewis.

“I knew my start wasn’t as good as it usually is, and I knew I was losing at the sixth hurdle,” Pollitt explained. “But as soon as I got past that sixth hurdle my adrenaline kicked in. I just knew as long as I kept it up I would eventually catch them and pass them.”

John Mayer still waste away for Aniston?says Jennifer Aniston

2009-05-24T12:45:00.000-07:00

It seems that singer John Mayer is still having feeligns for Jennifer Aniston.As he still pines over her.“John was devastated at the break-up with Jen.He shock to him,” and told me he really didn’t think Jen would dump him.He’s been playing the guitar alone a night, pining over her,” she added.
Jancan, who was dumped by John for talking to the media about their relationship, revealed that John was dating a string of women to get over his split from Jennifer.“I don’t understand why he’s so pssed off with me for talking about us.

Bryan Adams made his Blanton educators win honors

2009-05-24T07:41:00.000-07:00

Bryan Adams High School instructor and an assistant at Blanton Elementary School received this year's teacher and teaching assistant of the year awards night of Thursday.Youlonda Green-Fuller, a 10-year district employee, received $1,500 for being named the top teaching assistant.

John McCollum, a theater arts teacher and 26-year district employee, received $5,000 as the top teacher.They both are nominated by the staffs at their respective campuses, a committee of parents, teachers, students and administrators.

The truth sex tape about Shakira

2009-05-24T07:02:00.000-07:00

Shakira in a sex tape with her boyfriend and the Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz?Bogus Internet reports suggested that there was a sextape of the Colombian singer Shakira in a threesome on a yacht with her boyfriend, Antonio de la Rua, and the Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz.This is a false rumour. This is totally absurd any way you look at it.

There is no possibility that such a video exists.The rumor got started when Argentine DJ Javier Ceriani made comments about the "sex tapeIt seems that Shakira 'sex tape' is just another April Fool's Day hoax.

'Idol' loss really matter to runner-up?says Lambert lovers mourn

2009-05-24T01:10:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK — Adam Lambert fans, take heart: At least your guy doesn’t have to sing the hokey “No Boundaries,” this year’s much mocked “American Idol” ballad, ever, ever again.Lambert lovers can dry their tears. Given the glam-rocker’s unique persona,he may be as likely as any “American Idol” winner to achieve that elusive stardom the show tries so hard to achieve.
“It doesn’t really matter if you win,” said Diane Warren, the Grammy-winning songwriter who’s written for Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Mary J. Blige, not to mention “Idol” alums like Carrie Underwood, “I know Adam will have a great career, but I’m upset on principle,” said Janet Metz, a stage actress and singer. “Talent did not win out.”

Linkin Park make ready a new album

2009-05-24T00:49:00.000-07:00

Linkin Park are currently at work preparing their fourth studio album, it has been reported.but are keeping the information under wraps at present.According to Shinoda, the new album is due to be released in 2010, and is promised to be a fresh departure from previous releases.

Shinoda told Billboard: "I feel like we've been writing a lot. I'd say we've got about half the music done, though I shouldn't say halfway because who knows how long the next batch of songs will take. But all the material's just kind of coming together."

Kajol rejected Vikram Phadnis' adaptation of Stepmom but said yes to KJo's

2009-05-23T14:53:00.000-07:00

In the end, Kajol picked Karan Johar (as opposed to working with a newbie) yet again. The actress, who was approached first by designer Vikram Phadnis to star in an adaptation of Susan Sarandon-Julia Roberts starrer Stepmom, turned him down at the time citing date problems. As is now confirmed, Karan Johar will produce a remake of the film with Kajol and Kareena in the lead roles

Kareena says i’m a fan of Julia and Kajol

2009-05-23T14:42:00.000-07:00

All known that Karan Johar is working on the remake of Stepmom with Kareena Kapoor and Kajol. The two actresses are playing the roles done by Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts.

But most of you do not know that there has been considerable rewriting and editing in the original screenplay of the film to delineate Julia Robert’s role so that there are even more frictions between Kajol the ‘Mom’ and Kareena the ‘Stepmom’.

What definitely helps the situation is that Kareena is a fan of both Kajol and Julia.

Presently holidaying with Saif in Italy, Kareena says, “When I recently got an award from Erin Brockovich I enjoyed the moment doubly because Julia Roberts

had played Erin. I love the spunky militant roles she plays. And Kajol is my favourite actress, to be pitched against her is a dream for me. We didn’t have many scenes together in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. But here it’s the two of us all the way. Julia Roberts had rocked in the original. I want to make my role in the remake just as exciting.”

For the first time in her career, Kareena will cut her hair for this role.

“I want to get experimental with my look this time,” she admitted. recently, both Raj Kumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots and Rensil D’Silva’s film have taken more of Kareena’s time and energy than she had bargained for. “I had to give a hundred days each to both. Now there’s Karan’s film with Kajol.”

Bollywood stars to play cricket match for cancer cause

2009-05-23T14:36:00.000-07:00

Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) at Hotel Taj Lands End on Saturday May 23rd evening announced the line up of events for celebrating World No Tobacco day in association with Bollywood stars, World Health Organisation (WHO) and The Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Present at the event were Bollywood personalities - Sohail Khan, Aftab Shivdasani, Milind Soman, Neetu Chandra, Raima Sen, Dr. Anuj Saxena, Arjan Bajwa, Bappi Lahiri, Shailendra Singh of Percept Pictures along with cricketer Vinod Kambli. Also present were CPAA, WHO and the Ministry officials comprising of Mr. Y.K. Sapru, P.S. Pasricha and D.J. Habayeb.

It was announced that Bollywood n Television stars would play against Mumbai city doctors a special cricket match on Monday May 25th at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana at Marine Lines, Mumbai at 4 pm. While the Bollywood stars interacted with the media about the same, they also participated in a mock holi and threw tobacco based products in it.

It was announced that special guests of honour at the match are going to be Farah Khan and actor-producer Dr. Anuj Saxena, who will felicitate the film personalities and handover voice boxes (prosthesis) to cancer patients who have lost their voices due to the disease. The celebrities will also be participating in the charity event will be Sohail Khan, Zayed Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Suniel Shetty, Javed Jaffery, Arjan Bajwa, Chetan Hansraj, Aman Verma, Cyrus Broacha, Milind Soman, Vinod Kambli, Bakhtiyar Irani and many more. Through the match, the institutes hope to raise funds as well as spread awareness about cancer.

A R Rahman for a Bond film?

2009-05-23T14:28:00.000-07:00

The latest talk is that Rahman is all set to compose his magical Tunes for the next Bond film. This would be 23rd James Bond film which will be produced by Barbara Broccoli and co producer is McDougal who earlier produced a successful movie ‘Beach’ jointly with Danny Boyle.

Danny Boyle is the key person who values the talent of AR Rahman and is said to have attached him into this opportunity. Good Luck Rahman we expect the same wonders in music again

Play pole dancers both Akshay & John

2009-05-23T14:19:00.000-07:00

All you women out there get ready to start panting! Two of Bollywood’s hottest hunks, Akshay Kumar and John Abraham will play pole dancers in a strip club in David Dhawan’s son Rohit’s directorial debut.
The film is being produced by Hariom Productions, which is owned by Akshay Kumar. This isn’t the first time that Akshay and John will be seen together in a film. Earlier too the two hunks starred together in Priyadarshan’s 2005 film, Garam Masala. But things promise to get far hotter in the forthcoming film. A source said, “Earlier, Akshay was supposed to be part of Rohit’s film, Come On Pappu. However, the film did not work out. Meanwhile, there were talks of a romantic comedy, which Akshay had offered to star in as well as produce. Rohit’s untitled film is about Akshay and John, who lose their jobs because of the recession. As they are unable to find a decent job, they become pole dancers at the same strip club where they try to outdo each other. John and Akshay will undergo training for pole dancing in LA before the shoot begins. The film will be shot in some of the most exotic locales

don't have as much money as Shah Rukh: Amitabh Bachchan

2009-05-23T14:10:00.000-07:00

NEW DELHI: Bollywood megastar Amitbah Bachchan says he couldn't bid for an Indian Premier League (IPL) team because he doesn't have"as much money as Kolkata Knight Riders owner) Shah Rukh Khan".

"I don't have as much money as Shah Rukh. He has money and so he owns a team," Amitabh said on on a celebrity chat show.

Amitabh has sent a congratulatory SMS to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his Padma Shri and didn't get a response. But he says he holds no grudge against the cricket star. "He must have been busy, there's no need to make an issue out of this."

The family Tom Cruises head to Australia

2009-05-23T13:03:00.000-07:00

The family, including daughter Suri, is expected to arrive mid winter when Holmes shoots the thriller Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark written by Guillermo del Toro and Matthew Robbins.

While there was some speculation whether Cruise would come too, it now seems certain with celebrity "helper'' Libby Wilson scoping out various properties. Up for consideration is one belonging to trucking magnate Lindsay Fox and another owned by high-profile clan, the Nettlefords.

If they do rent one of Fox's homes in Melbourne, perhaps he'll also lend them Boomerang for jaunts here. Meanwhile Fox's son Andrew is having none of it. ``They are certainly not staying at our place,'' he said.

Boomerang definitely beats Cruise's old marital villa in Darling Point which recently sold for around $13 million

Ben Stiller to take MTV honour

2009-05-23T12:58:00.000-07:00

The star of films such as Zoolander and There's Something About Mary will receive the MTV Generation Award, the ceremony's top honour.

"Ben Stiller has kept fans rolling with laughter since bursting onto the scene in Reality Bites," said MTV.

Stiller's latest movie Night at the Museum 2 was released on Wednesday.

The Generation Award acknowledges an actor "who has captured the attention of the MTV audience throughout their career", said the channel in a statement.

Actors to have previously been honoured in this way include Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Tom Cruise and Jim Carrey.

"I am honoured to be getting the Generation Award. I was given my first show at MTV and also cancelled for the first time," said Stiller.

Stiller has also been nominated in a new category at the awards which recognises a particularly hilarious and gruesome movie moment.

The scene in question comes from the action movie spoof Tropic Thunder and involves the character played by Steve Coogan losing his head.

High School Musical star Zac Efron will present Stiller with the Generation Award.

The other guest presenters will include Shia Labeouf, Sandra Bullock, Sienna Miller, Denzel Washington and Cameron Diaz.

Eminem will perform music from his new album Relapse and Kings of Leon will play their hit Use Somebody.

The MTV Movie Awards will take place on Sunday 31 May at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California

Adam Lambert ready to put music first

2009-05-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

The "American Idol" runner-up says that he intends to focus on becoming a recording artist. Lambert, who appeared in a touring company of "Wicked" and other stage productions, says he's not turning his back on the stage but instead going in another direction: the music world

The 27-year-old Lambert, a San Diego native, placed second to 23-year-old Kris Allen of Conway, Ark. The two will join other "American Idol" finalists on a nationwide summer tour, which starts in July.

''Madonna Only Adopts for Publicity and Fame'' : Angelina Jolie Says

2009-05-23T12:21:00.000-07:00

Speculation that Madonna and screen siren Angelina Jolie were not seeing eye to eye first began when the singer talked to the media about adopting Malawian baby boy David Banda and made some not too subtle negative references to Angelina. Now, the actress is reportedly telling friends that Madonna only adopts for publicity, which makes her a shameless “copycat,” the print issue of Us Weekly claims
To set the record straight Angelina Jolie has nothing against adopting children from poverty-stricken countries – her own example should speak volumes for that. What she does mind, though, is when other celebrities start to do it but not because they truly feel like they’re helping a cause to the best of their abilities, but for fame and free publicity. Such is the case with Madonna and her adoptions from Malawi, Angelina believes, if one was to credit the mag’s source as one hundred percent reliable. “Angelina thinks Madonna is a blatant copycat and that Madonna's coming from the wrong place.” an insider from camp Jolie tells the mag in reference to Madonna’s latest bid to adopt a girl from Malawi – which was denied by judges over child trafficking concerns, since the star does not have permanent residence in the country as legislation requires. “Angie sees what she and Brad do as being about saving a child, but she thinks Madonna does it for publicity.” the same spy further reveals.According to the latest issue of the magazine, Angelina thinks that all that Madonna does is for publicity, including exploring different lifestyles. However, it’s her adoption attempts that have reportedly gotten Jolie “infuriated” – so much so that she’s appalled at the very thought that someone could utter her name in the same sentence as Madonna’s, which makes it very hard for her to continue ignoring the singer’s existence as she’s done so far.

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra to perform together at IIFA

2009-05-21T08:46:00.000-07:00

May 21, 2009, (Sawf News) - Rumored couple Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra will perform a medley of songs together from their upcoming film Kaminey at IIFA, reports HT.
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) event will be held in Macau, China, from June 11-13.
In a recent interview with the Mumbai Mirror Shahid was asked if he and Priyanka were a couple.
“I am not going to make an effort to hide a relationship. When there is something substantial, people will know about it… But, when something substantial happens in my life, only then will I talk.”
Asked to define substantial he responded:
“Difficult to define because we're talking about a relationship. But when I feel that there is something that I am sure of I will speak about it. It doesn't mean there's something between me and Priyanka that I am not sure of.”
Quizzed on his relationship with Sania Mirza or Vidya Balan Shahid responded:
“I've known both these girls. We've been good friends. Sometime we're in touch, sometimes we're out of touch. They're both very very busy and wonderful people and I'm really fond of both of them and that's all that there is to it.”

'Hats off ,to Katrina Kaif,' says Akshay

2009-05-21T08:35:00.000-07:00

Katrina Kaif recently shot for a water skiing stunt with such confidence that her co-star Akshay Kumar was left utterly impressed by the Bollywood beauty’s bravado. Akshay himself struggled at the stunt.The Khiladi who loves to flirt with danger finally found a stunt at which he fumbled time and again. It happened during the shooting of Priyadarshan’s movie De Dana Dan in Singapore.
“I have never fallen on my ass so many times in one day I swear...You know at the back of my mind I’ve always wondered what is going to be ‘that’ thing in life I’m gonna find unbelievably difficult??... Ha Ha, I’ve found it...Ladies and Gentlemen it was Water Skiing,” Akshay writes in his latest blog post.

KKR's losing spree: SRK to concentrate on 'My Name is Khan'!!

2009-05-19T07:49:00.000-07:00

Post the dismal show of his IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan has left for Mumbai to complete the Mumbai schedule of Karan Johar's 'My Name Is Khan'.

The next schedule of 'My Name Is Khan' will commence from May 30 in Los Angeles, USA. Shah Rukh Khan is expected to join the crew in the first week of June.

'My Name is Khan' stars Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Soniya Jehan, Jimmy Shergill, Zarina Wahab, Parvin Dabbas and Arif Zakaria.

Shilpa to grace Grazia cover

2009-05-19T07:45:00.000-07:00

There was a time in gorgeous diva Shilpa Shetty’s career when nothing was going right for her. It seemed that her glam career would soon come to an end.
But reality show Big Brother suddenly bought her back in the limelight and since then there has been no looking back for this long legged actress. After winning Big Brother Shilpa has continued to be in news for various reasons like her Yoga DVD or be it her entry into the world of IPL by owning the last year’s winning team Rajasthan Royals along with her boyfriend Raj Kundra. And now Shilpa has been assigned to grace the Grazia magazine, a popular fashion magazine. In the past many Bollywood celebs have been honored to grace the magazine. Shilpa with white mini dress will surely attract her fans to grab the magazine. In the latest edition, she speaks about her personal life, professional life, her likings, disliking and many more. Shilpa at the same time reveals many secrets of her life.

Chamdramukhi Chautala will woo John

2009-05-19T07:40:00.000-07:00

Rough and tough inspector Chandramukhi Chautala aka Kavita Kaushik from Sab Tv’s FIR will now flaunt her feminine oomph on big screen. She is busy shooting all these days for the film ‘Film city’ opposite Bollywood’s coolest hunk John Abraham. Though she is on cloud nine from the time she has bagged the role but she maintains absolute silence about her debut character on big screen as of now. But she has hint that she is in the movie for glamour quotient and it is the story of people who are influenced by the film industry.

Despite the fact that her excitement is at the peak about her first big screen appearance, she is loyal to her first medium that is TV. She has no plans to quit TV to make big in Bollywood. “FIR goes on and I am in talks for hosting another reality show as well. If dates work out I might accept it” she confirms.

She was last seen anchoring ‘Arre Diwaano Mujhe Pehchaano’ on star plus which bombed very badly besides big names and faces involved with the show. Kavita defends her stand saying “See we anchor’s are not a very important part of reality show. Our job is just to take things forward, what finally matters are the contestants. Arre Deewano failed because there were a lot of problems among the participants. They just could not get along with each other”.

Jacko Picks Comeback Gig Dancers

2009-05-19T07:37:00.000-07:00

Twelve lucky dancers have been given the opportunity of a lifetime by being chosen to join Michael Jackson on stage for his comeback concerts in London.The performers were picked from thousands of applicants from all over the world - 500 of which were invited to attend three days of auditions in Los Angeles.

Jackson himself was there to pick the final twelve, alongside show director Kenny Ortega and associate director and choreographer Travis Payne.

Oretega, who also worked on Jackson's Dangerous and HIStory tours, said it was a tough decision to make.

"The level of dancers that we saw at the auditions was incredible," he said.

"Michael was extremely hands on throughout the process in working with the dancers and selecting the final candidate.The singer begins his 50-date residence at the 02 arena on July 8th.

Concert organisers have rejected recent press reports suggesting Jackson had cancer.

"As usual, Michael Jackson is a magnet for preposterous and unverifiable stories in the media," Randy Phillips, president of AEG Live, said in a statement.

"He is in great health, working tirelessly on creating the greatest live performance of his career, and does not have skin cancer."

He also dismissed suggestions the show would include elephants.

Philips has promised an 'inspiring' show and ticket holders coming to see the 50-year-old singer return to the stage "will not be disappointed".

Madonna rubbishes 'wedding'

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Madonna has denied claims that she and boyfriend Jesus Luz have taken part in a Kabbalah 'wedding'.

In recent weeks, the singer and her Brazilian lover have been linked with the ceremony, seen as a public pledge of commitment to their relationship.

According to reports, they were recently seen exiting a centre in New York for the religion, wearing only white and heightening speculation.

However, Madonna soon dismissed greetings of congratulations from photographers, which had followed similar claims made by Jesus' dad Luiz Heitor Pinto da Luz.

Her spokeswoman has also dismissed the idea, insisting: "This is completely and totally not true."

News of Aamir Khan

2009-05-19T07:26:00.000-07:00

Aamir Khan’s first attempt at of beat Cinema[^] , Raakh (1989) is re-releasing with digitally re-mastered prints on June 12th. The film that had practically gone unnoticed when released despite starring Aamir Khan because it had managed to get a very limited release with just six prints in Three[^] cities.

The film starred Aamir Khan, Supriya Pathak[^] , Pankaj Kapoor (in a National Award winning role), Naina Balsawer and Marathi theatre veteran actor Madhukar Toradmal. Incidentally, Aamir’s sister Nuzhat Khan has written the film’s dialogues. Nuzhat is actor Imran Khan’s mother.

Reportedly, the film is being released as a part of a joint venture between two production houses – Audacity International and Storm Enterprises. It is also learnt that the film’s director Aditya Bhatacharya and also the co-producer Asif Noor too shall be having a stake in the deal. The film shall see a big marketing blitzkrieg, just apt for any big Aamir Khan starrer.

Plot of Raakh:

Aamir Khan stars as Aamir Hussain Khan (his real name), who gets into a fight with a hoodlum and as a result his ex-girlfriend (Supriya Pathak[^] ) gets raped. Aamir accuses himself for his ex's rape and decides to kill everyone who was involved in the rape issue. Meanwhile a cop (Pankaj Kapur) is also fed up of these hoodlums and therefore after looking at Aamir's anger against them decides to help him out.

Jennifer Lopez Inspired By Daughter To Form Health Foundation

2009-05-19T07:20:00.000-07:00

It was after she discovered a lump on the head of her twin daughter Emme at 3 weeks of age, that Jennifer Lopez (seen here filming a dining scene with Alex O'Loughlin on the set of her movie The Back-Up Plan) was motivated to form the Maribel Foundation.

The pop star explains, "We both got very nervous, and I just remember my heart sinking to my feet." Test results revealed that the baby girl was healthy, however Lopez was inspired to help less fortunate families who could not afford such medical services.

At that point, she teamed up with the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles to form the foundation to provide pediatric healthcare to those in need. Well, isn't she just a diva with a heart of gold

While Victoria Flies David Backs England's World Cup Bid

2009-05-19T07:07:00.000-07:00

Victoria Beckham flew from Heathrow to Los Angeles yesterday, while David was at Wembley Stadium alongside Gordon Brown, Wayne Rooney and Gary Lineker supporting England's bid to host the World Cup in 2018. The Beckhams have made quite the impression on Paris Hilton, who said: "I am going to ask Victoria and David to be godparents to my children... I'm going to name my kids David and Victoria because she is so hot and I want kids as beautiful as her." Victoria's also received a back handed compliment from Miley Cyrus, who says she wants to be a "soccer mom" just like Victoria. Heh. Meanwhile, David spoke about the World Cup bid"It would be up there with winning (trophies) and the success I've had in my career because to be part of a successful bid, like I was with the Olympics, would be a huge honor. I've played with some of the biggest and best (players) in the world and all they talk about is the passion and atmosphere that is shown at England games and games against teams from England. We, as a country, are always ready for big competitions. If someone was to say next week we'll stage a tournament in England, I don't think there are many other countries who would be ready to facilitate that."