Bollywood Veteran Shabana Azmi was honoured with the Taj Enlighten Tareef Award for her outstanding contribution to Hindi Cinema.

Shabana gets the Taj Enlighten Tareef Award
Monday, September 20, 2010, 17:15 [IST]
By: Kalyani Prasad Keshri



Bollywood Veteran Shabana Azmi was honoured with the Taj Enlighten Tareef Award for her outstanding contribution to Hindi Cinema.

Shabana Azmi, who was humbled with the gesture expressed that she is honoured to receive the award which before her were already given to distinguished luminaries, whom she looks up to. She says thanks from the bottom of her heart for honouring her with such a prestigious award.

The actress received the award at the function held at the Cinemax Theatre on Sunday. Brook Bond Taj Mahal with the Enlighten Film Society chose the actress as the perfect contender for the award. The Taj Enlighten Tareef Award screened some of the best films
of the veteran like Ankur, Ek Doctor Ki Maut, Godmother, Dharavi and Fire every Sunday at Cinemax Versova from September 5 onwards.

Earlier this award was honoured to director Mrinal Sen, Screenplay writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar (husband of Shabana Azmi), and Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan.

Fairly large groups of Indian fans gathered around the Thon hotel in Oslo where Salman was stationed.

Dabangg Salman's nocturnal fan frenzy in Norway
Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 11:22 [IST]
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Norway doesn’t have much of a fan-following for Bollywood stars. But Salman Khan is an exception. He apparently had the Indian population laying siege around the hotel where Salman Khan had gone along with his Dabangg co-star Sonakshi Sinha. Brother Sohail Khan had also accompanied them for a Bollwood Fest where Dabangg was the inaugural film.

Says Sohail, “You’re right. Norway doesn’t have that large an Indian population. But Salman had done a live concert there two years ago. And last year we had gone there with our film Heroes. I guess the locals liked what they saw.”

Fairly large groups of Indian fans gathered around the Thon hotel in Oslo where Salman was stationed. They apparently kept vigil all night for a glimpse of the star and got progressively restless until Salman finally came out on the balcony to wave to them.

That wasn’t the end of the story. After the fans saw him once they clamoured in the stillness of the night for him to give them a dekko once again, then again, and again… It came to a point where the hotel’s manager had to intervene and gently remind Salman that the other guests in the hotel were getting disturbed by the nocturnal fan frenzy.

Finally Salman had to go with folded hands and request the fans to disperse. Sohail confirms this incident . “Like I said Salman’s fans in Norway are a staunch hardcore group.” Incidentally Sohail will now be taking time off to finish his flying lessons.

Says Sohail, “I was halfway through my training to become a licensed pilot when Dabangg took off. I discontinued my flying to support Salman and Arbaaz. Now I’m going back in October to finish my interrupted course. I will then have an alternative career to fall back on.”

Singer Udit Narayan has allegedly thrashed his driver Kumar over a petty issue related to his C-class Mercedes.

Udit beats his driver over a trivial issue
Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:44 [IST]
By: Kalyani Prasad Keshri



We have always seen playback singer Udit Narayan with his maintained temperament. He is always known for his sweet voice and happy go lucky attitude. Who can believe that this lovely person who has given his voice to so many romantic songs can turn nasty and lose his temper on a trivial issue.

Singer Udit Narayan has allegedly thrashed his driver Kumar over a petty issue related to his C-class Mercedes. A source reported that Kumar has been working as Udit's driver for last 25 years. He was a loyal employee. Recently, Udit got angry on him when he found an empty cup lying in the car.

The singer who was accompanied with his wife Deepa Narayan on the way back to their Lokhandwala home started shouting and scolding his driver for not cleaning the mess in the car. As soon as the singer and his wife reached home, Udit lost his temper and started beating the driver.

The incident was witnessed by the watchman of the building. Kumar left the job after this humiliation. When asked about the incident Kumar accepted that his master had misbehaved with him. Udit Narayan's manager cleared things very diplomatically by saying that there are fights in every family. He did not deny that there were heated exchange of words and Kumar did not turn up for work the next day.

The meet remained incomplete. Amitabh once again succeeded in avoiding Rekha!

Rekha bumps into Amitabh !
Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10:57 [IST]
By: Kalyani Prasad Keshri


Shabana Azmi's birthday party brought the entire B-town friend and enemies together. The party saw guests like Rekha, Vinod Khanna, Shatrughan Sinha, David Dhawan, Yash Chopra, Rakesh Roshan, Zeenat Aman, and many more. The best part was when Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha bumped into each other in the party.

Oh! isn't that interesting news. Well, ladies and gentlemen here's the entire scenario of the meet.

Rekha entered the celebration while the Bachchan's were already present. Rekha taking the first initiative went up to the Jaya Bachchan and greeted her. Spotting this Bachchan beta and bahu, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Bachchan came forward and greeted the lady aborning golden saree.

It was just the next to go when Amitabh and Rekha could have exchanged words, that to the surprise, Big B was no more seen with his family. He was seen meeting other guest in the party. Guess! He escaped the scene and avoided coming face to face with the beautiful Rekha.

Thus! The meet remained incomplete. Amitabh once again succeeded in avoiding Rekha!

West Virginia where J.J. Abrams' new movie Super 8 starts filming this week.

Super 8 Set Photos!
September 20th, 2010


Ain't It Cool News has received new photos from Weirton, West Virginia where J.J. Abrams' new movie Super 8 starts filming this week. Click on any of the photos below to access our growing photo gallery from the movie. You can also read a description of the images below the photos:













A buddy of mine snagged some pictures from the area where Super 8 begins shooting this week...in the Marland Heights area of Weirton, WV.

Attached are photo's of: The "Lillian Heights Pharmancy" ; "Lillian Heights Post Office" ; Interior shots of the Lillian Heights 7-11 & Post Office (once a Marland Heights Market & Ice Cream Shop) ; Lillian Middle School (once an old Marland Heights Primary School) and some shots of the 70's era buses behind the building ; Arcade from downtown Lillian, OH (actually shot in the older section of Main Street, Weirton, WV); Used Car Sales lot in the same vicinity. The last photo is the older area of Weirton, where the Arcade, Used Car Lot and most of the city shots will be taking place downtown.

Filming begins this week in the Marland Heights and there will be night shots around the school area. The casting calls are being sent out between Sept 20th and the end of October so we're hoping that sometime in the next couple weeks we hear something and be a part of Hollywood! Enjoy the photo's, we'll see if we can get some shots of cast or crew in the coming weeks!

You can also for more details on the production. We'll be sure to keep you posted with any further news on Super 8 as soon as we have more information.

Super 8 comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams.

Sylvester Stallone is hinting that he may want Former Heavyweight Champion of the World Mike Tyson,

Is Mike Tyson Right for The Expendables 2?
September 20th, 2010


Ever since Sylvester Stallone launched his personal Twitter account earlier this year, he has been dropping subtle, and not so subtle, hints about where he wants to take his upcoming sequel The Expendables 2. In August, the legendary action star-turned director stated that he wants Bruce Willis as the sequel's main villain. He has also been dropping Jean-Claude Van Damme's name quite a bit, even though the "Muscles from Brussels" stated earlier this year that he wasn't interested in appearing as one of The Expendables.

Now, Sylvester Stallone is hinting that he may want Former Heavyweight Champion of the World Mike Tyson, last seen starring as himself in The Hangover, to join his team of mercenaries. Though he's not certain the fighter-turned-comedic actor is a sound fit. In one of his more subtle hints at who we may/or may not expect to see in The Expendables 2, Sylvester Stallone simple stated:

"How tough is Mike Tyson? ...EXPENDABLES tough? Always experimenting. Mike Tyson is not a sound fit. In my life I have been wrong more then RIGHT but I usually get lucky when it counts."

There had been some speculation that Sylvester Stallone might be bringing John Travolta, whom he directed in the failed Saturday Night Fever sequel Staying Alive, in for the sequel. But Sly doesn't think that would work either, saying:

"No, don't think so. And I really love John. Great guy."

Someone you might not expect to have gained Sylvester Stallone's respect and admiration as a possible Expendable is Ryan Seacrest. His intent isn't clear, but Sly didn't seem to be joking when he said:

"Hey, Ryan Seacrest. Telling people how tough you are. They never saw you train like an animal. You need to kick ass in The Expendables 2! Why would I put Jean-Claude Van Damme, and I do like him, in The Expendables 2 when I know Ryan Seacrest could destroy the one time great. ASK Steve Austin, he knows. Ryan Seacrest is not want you think. HE is TOUGH as S---! He is in TEN times better shape than Jean-Claude Van Damme and would most likely whip him. Seriously! He would definitely take out Jet Li, really. Don't doubt it!"

We'll keep you posted as official casting announcements are made on The Expendables 2.

Mandalay Pictures has acquired the movie rights to Sophie Jordan's new novel Firelight,

Firelight Acquired by Mandalay Pictures
September 20th, 2010


Mandalay Pictures has acquired the movie rights to Sophie Jordan's new novel Firelight, according to Variety. The novel, which will be the first in a three-book series, just hit the shelves on September 7.

The story revolves around twin teenage sisters who are descendants of dragons and one of the sisters has the ability to breathe fire. You can take a look at the trailer for this newly-released book and read a plot description below:

Watch Movie Trailer:



With her rare ability to breathe fire, Jacinda is special even among the draki-the descendants of dragons who can shift between human and dragon forms. But when Jacinda's rebelliousness leads her family to flee into the human world, she struggles to adapt, even as her draki spirit fades. The one thing that revives it is Will, whose family hunts her kind. Jacinda can't resist getting closer to him, even though she knows she's risking not only her life but the draki's most closely guarded secret.

Peter Guber and Cathy Schulman are producing the movie for Mandalay, although there hasn't been a writer and director attached to the project at this time. We'll be sure to keep you posted with any further details on Firelight as soon as we have that information.

Firelight is in development .

Olga Kurylenko was filmed interlacing with the Indian Summer crowd and was also filmed twirling with a local girl,

Olga Kurylenko Set Photos from Untitled Terrence Malick Project
September 20th, 2010


Rockville Music Magazine has revealed photos from the set of upcoming Untitled Terrence Malick Project, which stars Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem and Rachel Weisz.









The project was long rumored to be shooting in director Terrence Malick's home town of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and now the photos confirm that production has begun.

The photos depict Olga Kurylenko at the Bartlesville Community Center which was hosting Oklahoma's Indian Summer Festival. Olga Kurylenko was filmed interlacing with the Indian Summer crowd and was also filmed twirling with a local girl, who's parents were taken aside to sign a release.

The untitled Terrence Malick romance had previously been scouting locations in Oklahoma.

Untitled Terrence Malick Project comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Rachel McAdams, Christian Bale, Javier Bardem, Olga Kurylenko, Ben Affleck, Rachel Weisz. The film is directed by Terrence Malick.

Image Entertainment has picked up Passion Play,

Passion Play Picked Up by Image Entertainment
September 20th, 2010



Image Entertainment has picked up Passion Play, starring Mickey Rourke and Megan Fox, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Written and directed by Mitch Glazer, the film stars Mickey Rourke as a jazz trumpeter who falls in love with a woman (Megan Fox) who sprouts wings. Bill Murray co-stars.

Image took U.S. rights in a deal, which closed Sunday and is valued at more than seven figures. Entertainment One will distribute in Canada.

Image will release Passion Play theatrically, although release dates haven't yet been determined.

Passion Play comes to theaters in 2010 and stars Megan Fox, Mickey Rourke, Bill Murray, Rhys Ifans, Kelly Lynch, Rory Cochrane, Bud Cort, Chris Browning. The film is directed by Mitch Glazer.

Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty starrer Khaleja's audio is releasing on September 27,

Mahesh Babu's Khaleja audio release on Sep 27
Monday, September 20, 2010, 15:51 [IST]



Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty starrer Khaleja's audio is releasing on September 27, Monday. Ace music director Mani Sharma has scored the music and Sony music has acquired the music rights of the film.

Confirming the news, Mahesh Babu Tweeted, "Have sum news finally 4 u guys:):) had a word with our producer c kalyan, N from d looks of it the audio will b out on 27th sept:)".

The movie is set to hit the screens on October 7. "The film's slated for a Oct 7th release", Prince Tweeted.

Mahesh Babu was last starred in the film Athidhi in 2007. Khaleja will be his first release after two and half years. However, the actor has signed five films in the series like Dookudu, Samraat, 3 Idiots remake etc.

James Cameron wants to shoot the them 6.8 miles beneath the surface of the ocean & is also aiming to win the $10 million X-Prize at the same time.

James Cameron Shooting Avatar Sequels 6.8 Miles Underwater
September 20th, 2010

It's been revealed that director James Cameron is taking the Avatar sequels to the underwater worlds of Pandora, but apparently he wants to shoot the them 6.8 miles beneath the surface of the ocean. The director is also aiming to win the $10 million X-Prize at the same time, according to Daily Mail.

Winning the http://www.xprize.org|X-Prize} will just be a bonus for James Cameron in his quest to the bottom of the sea, as his real goal is to be able to travel deep underwater to shoot the film. The X-Prize is an award given to pioneers in privately funded science and exploration. It was previously given to the first team to build a privately funded, manned spacecraft and launch it out of Earth's atmosphere. Now it's going to the first private crew to make two manned dives to Challenger Deep, the deepest surveyed point in all of Earth's oceans. Last weekend it was reported that James Cameron has commissioned a bespoke submarine, built of high-tech, man-made composite materials and powered by electric motors, which will be capable of surviving the tremendous pressures at a depth of seven miles, from which he will shoot 3D footage that may be incorporated in Avatar 3's sequel.

No one has visited Challenger Deep since explorers Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh made the journey half a century ago. The X-Prize was announced to commemorate their voyage.

Avatar 2 is in development . The film is directed by James Cameron.
Avatar 3 is in development . The film is directed by James Cameron.

The international audiences have appreciated Mani Ratnam’s outstanding skill of filmmaking style and Vikram’s extraordinary performance.

Vikram praises Mani Ratnam to heavens
Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:16 [IST]



Mani Ratnam’s Raavanan might have received mixed reviews in India, but the international audiences have appreciated Mani Ratnam’s outstanding skill of filmmaking style and Vikram’s extraordinary performance. Vikram, who had flown down to 37th Venice International Film Festival was astounded with the feedback of audiences.

Actor Vikram says that the film Raavanan was screened during the third week of Venice International Film Festival and the auditorium was packed with around 700 international audiences, amongst which there were less than a dozen of Indians. Soon after the screening, the audiences gave away standing ovation nearly for 10 mins.

Adding more, Vikram said, “I was surprised to see that the audiences didn’t understand the language and yet they responded well. They really loved the song ‘Usure Poguthey’ and started dancing along for the song ‘Kodu Potta’. When we were asked to come upon the dais, one of the Italian superstars expressed his wish to work with Mani Ratnam in an Italian film. Whatever maybe the results, Mani Ratnam remains the same, but for the first time I could see his eyes were filled with unrestrained happiness.”

The actor also mentioned that his responsibilities have literally increased now and assured that he will continue working harder for the best results for his future projects.

Vikram has now signed a film to be directed by AL Vijay of Madrasapattinam fame and the film will go on floors by next month.

Manmadhan Ambu team consisting of Kamal Hassan, Trisha, K.S. Ravikumar and other crew have shot few sequences in London,

Manmadhan Ambu team on a holiday!
Monday, September 20, 2010, 12:45 [IST]
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Manmadhan Ambu team consisting of Kamal Hassan, Trisha, K.S. Ravikumar and other crew have shot few sequences in London, followed by France. After the shooting completion, director has declared holiday for couple of days and the crew is elatedly taking a tour across the Fashion capital of World.

The film completed its first schedule of shooting at the World’s most luxurious Mediterranean cruise. The team involving Kamal, Sangeetha, Trisha, Madhavan, K.S. Ravikumar and technical crew had filmed at the place for nearly 45 days.

Earlier, Kamal Hassan had mentioned that the post production work for this film would take a long time to complete. Henceforth, they’ll be completing the shooting scheduled with in short span of time. Now with a month left for Diwali, it looks like the film’s release maybe delayed.

The Robot. The movie will simultaneously hit the screens in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi on October 1.

Endhiran The Robot releasing worldwide with 2250 prints
Monday, September 20, 2010, 17:25 [IST]
By: Settu Shankar



Sun Pictures has announced the release date of upcoming Shankar's Endhiran - The Robot. The movie will simultaneously hit the screens in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi on October 1.

As per sources in the trade, the three versions of the film will be releasing in over 3000 screens (2250 prints) in the world on Friday, October 1. According to Hansraj Saxena, COO of Sun Pictures, Tamil version will be releasing in 1450 theaters with 1000 plus prints.

Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Bachchan starrer movie is directed by Shankar and it has Oscar award winner AR Rahman's music.

The starlet announced the news online to her fans. "Woo hoo! I'm pregnant! So happy! X," the Sun quoted her as saying.

Myleene Klass pregnant with second child
Monday, September 20, 2010, 12:12 [IST]



London, (ANI): TV beauty Myleene Klass is pregnant with her second child. The starlet announced the news online to her fans. "Woo hoo! I'm pregnant! So happy! X," the Sun quoted her as saying.

The former Hear'Say singer and her Irish fiancee Graham Quinn announced the news after having her three-month scan last week. Myleene said in August that she would like their daughter Ava, three, to have seven sisters.

The two seems to have struck up an unlikely new friendship.

Kim Kardashian, Posh swap compliments via Twitter
Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:10 [IST]



London, (ANI): Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham have been giving each other compliments via social networking site Twitter. The two seems to have struck up an unlikely new friendship.

“OMG one of my fashion icons has joined twitter! Fashion week is now every week with Victoria on here!” the Daily Mail quoted Kim as tweeting.

“So kind, love ur show,” Victoria, 36, tweeted back. A source said: “She sent Kim a message to say she’d love to meet up. Kim wants her advice on which of her designs would suit her body shape best.

Victoria reportedly owns a Hermes Birkin Bag collection worth over 2.3 million dollars. However, reality star Kardashian is hot on her heels in the ownership stakes after dropping a reported 100,000 dollars this week in the Hermes boutique in Paris.

Jerry Hall has lashed out at Lucian Freud, whose painting depicts a man breastfeeding her son by Sir Mick Jagger.

Freud's breastfeeding portrait shocks Jerry Hall
Monday, September 20, 2010, 12:03 [IST]


London, (ANI): Jerry Hall has lashed out at Lucian Freud, whose painting depicts a man breastfeeding her son by Sir Mick Jagger. Freud had painted over her face and upper body in a portrait of her breastfeeding her youngest son, Gabriel, after she was unable to complete her sittings because of illness. On top of that, he replaced her features with those of his male assistant, David Dawson.

"It is now hanging in the Dallas Museum. I went there and saw it. It was very upsetting. Gabriel looks beautiful, and you can kind of see me underneath. I am still there,” The Telegraph quoted Hall as saying.

The Texan model, 54, who is selling a typically unflattering nude portrait of her that Freud painted while she was pregnant with Gabriel, Eight Months Gone, said she was even more furious with his response when she confronted him.

"Lucian said I could buy it and take off the top layer," she said.

Zac Efron’s new beard look has become a hit with thousands of teenage girl fans, his girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens finds it itching.

Zac Efron’s beard irritates Vanessa Hudgens
Monday, September 20, 2010, 17:42 [IST]



Melbourne, (ANI): Although Zac Efron’s new beard look has become a hit with thousands of teenage girl fans, his girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens finds it itching.

Screaming fans packed Parramatta in Sydney to catch a glimpse of hairy and older-looking Efron when he was at Westfield's Event Cinemas for the premiere of his film Charlie St Cloud. While the 2000 mostly teenage fans didn't mind the 22-year-old's new look, his girlfriend and former co-star Vanessa Hudgens is still warming to it.

"She's getting used to the beard but she says it itches," News.com.au quoted him as telling the Daily Telegraph.

She know that the songs she sang in his living room would one day be released.

Liza Minnelli's tapes to be released tomorrow
Monday, September 20, 2010, 17:48 [IST]


New York, (ANI): When singer Liza Minnelli decided to pop over to her neighbour’s house late one night a decade ago, little did she know that the songs she sang in his living room would one day be released.

Minnelli, 64, had showed up at Bruce Roberts’ Beverly Hills house wanting to sing. “I just feel like singing,” the New York Post quoted her as having said then.

While she relaxed on a couch and sang 20 old standards, with Billy Stritch playing the keyboard, Roberts tape-recorded the session. The tapes were forgotten until last year when Roberts found them in an old box.

“They were brilliant. So I tweaked them up. It’s like having Liza singing in your living room,” he said. The duo signed a deal with Decca in November, and now the album, titled Confessions, will be released on September 21.

She loves good-looking Hispanic men around her at all times.

Madge has crush on hunky Oscar Isaac
Monday, September 20, 2010, 17:45 [IST]



London, (ANI): Superstar Madonna has apparently set her sights on actor Oscar Isaac, the man she’s hired to star in her 18 million pounds movie W.E. Hunky Guatemalan.

"Madonna has a crush on Isaac - it's as simple as that. M's never hidden the fact that she loves good-looking Hispanic men around her at all times. It's her type,” the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

"She loves their skin tone and it's an added bonus if they're artistic, intelligent or theatrical. “She's besotted with Oscar and although nothing's happened between them she's following him around like a lap dog and loving the time she's spending with him.

"They flirt between scenes - he's a musician
too and plays in a band. "They have tons in common. Madonna wanted him in the film as soon as she clapped eyes on him. He's enjoying spending time with her too," said the source.

However, Oscar is still said to be engaged to childhood sweetheart Maria Miranda after proposing in December 2007.

Simon revealed that during his good times he had two women a week.

Simon Cowell says he’s bedded up to 2000 women
Monday, September 20, 2010, 16:51 [IST]



London, (ANI): X factor judge Simon Cowell has claimed that he has had sex with almost 2,000 women. Simon revealed that during his good times he had two women a week.

The multi-millionaire’s good times ran through the 80s and 90s, up to 20 years, which means he will have racked up the massive magic number. But Cowell, 50, was quick to point out "he was not as bad as Russell Brand”. “I like women. I just like them. I like flirting and I like to listen,” the Daily Star quoted him as saying.

“Guys will say they fancy girls, but my best friends are girls,” he added.But despite a string of beauties in his past, including pop star Sinitta, 41, presenter Terri Seymour, 35, and models Jasmine Lennard, 25, and Jackie St Clair, 50, Cowell is now off the market.

Simon’s spokesman Max Clifford said yesterday: “I have no idea how many women Simon has known. The only person who knows that is Simon himself.”

Susan Boyle is celebrating after she ended up with three different entries in the new Guinness World Records book.

Susan Boyle enters Guinness World Records book
Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:26 [IST]


London, (ANI): Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle is celebrating after she ended up with three different entries in the new Guinness World Records book. At the age of 48 years, her debut album ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ became the fastest selling album by a UK female and also had the most successful first week's sales of a UK debut album.

Boyle, who shot to worldwide fame after appearing on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, is also the oldest person to reach number one with a debut album. The singer, from West Lothian, was 48 when her album went to the top spot.

She apparently broke the record set by then 35-year-old Jane McDonald in 1998."I used to read this book as a wee girl. I never dreamt that one day I would actually appear in the Guinness Book of Records,” the BBC quoted the singer from West Lothian as saying.

"I only ever wanted to sing and perform. This is truly fantastic,” she added. Her debut album sold 411,820 copies in its first week in the UK.

Jay-Z and Coldplay have apparently bagged a multimillion-dollar deal to perform at the grand opening of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on NewYear's Eve

Jay-Z signs multimillion-dollar deal with Coldplay
Monday, September 20, 2010, 17:51 [IST]



New York, (ANI):Jay-Z and Coldplay have apparently bagged a multimillion-dollar deal to perform at the grand opening of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on NewYear's Eve.

The strictly by invitation event is masterminded by party planner Colin Cowie. The show will see Jay Z and Chris Martin's Coldplay perform separately and then together in a mash-up performance.

"Organizers have spent millions securing the acts. The word is that Beyonce is now looking for a Vegas New Year's gig so she will be in town with Jay," the New York Post quoted a source as saying.

Rahul is controversy’s favorite child and he has made it his job to stay in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Rahul Mahajan: The perfect son-in-law
Monday, September 20, 2010, 17:14 [IST]
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Recently Rahul Mahajan the famous Reality TV star came down to Kolkata with his wife Dimpy Mahajan. Rahul is controversy’s favorite child and he has made it his job to stay in the news for all the wrong reasons. This time around things were a bit different as Rahul played the role of the perfect son-in-law to Dimpy Ganguly’s parents. When asked to comment about his relationship with Payal Rohatgi, Rahul said that speaking about her will only provide her with more publicity.

Rahul informed that he has come down to Kolkata to meet Dimpy’s family members especially her ailing grandfather. The Reality TV star claimed that the old man really loves Dimpy and his grandson-in law. Even though Dimpy’s grandfather cannot recognize his own sons due to old age he can always identify Dimpy and Rahul.


Speaking about the upcoming Durga Puja, Rahul informed us that he plans to spend the time with his in-laws this year. Rahul is interested in knowing all about the Puja, the culture and everything about his spouse’s land of birth. Seems like the guy is trying really hard to impress his dear wife well, all the best to the happily married couple.

Successful actor has managed to convince 28 family members of his to embark on a river rafting trip with him.

Rajeev Khandelwal all set for a river rafting trip
Monday, September 20, 2010, 17:55 [IST]


Rajeev Khandelwal has a love for the big outdoors and he likes to bring his family members
to share the fun with him. Recent reports suggest that the successful actor has managed to convince 28 family members of his to embark on a river rafting trip with him. The river rafting trip will take place in Rishikesh in the first week of October.

Usually Rajeev likes to travel to Leh by road each year, but due to the recent cloud burst accident his plan got cancelled. As Rajeev had already taken a break from his busy shooting schedule he has decided to take his family members for the river-rafting experience. Rajeev is going to sponsor the entire trip for his relatives. The actor said that the entire idea behind the trip is to make the senior members of his family feel young again.

Rajeev said that it took herculean effort and superb persuasion skills to get the nod from his elders. Rajeev’s father used to serve in the army so he readily agreed but his mother was apprehensive of the entire idea. Rajeev thinks that river water rafting is a great way to bond with family members. The actor informed us that he will be rafting on river Ganges with his relatives. We hope the actor and his extended family members enjoy the entire experience to the hilt.

Karissa Shannon and her boyfriend Sam Jones have finally given green signal to release their sex tape,

Karissa Shannon seals sex tape deal with hard cash
Monday, September 20, 2010, 17:07 [IST]


Washington, (ANI): Karissa Shannon and her boyfriend Sam Jones have finally given green signal to release their sex tape, but in exchange of hard cash. Sources close to the couple said that both the stars agreed to a deal with Vivid Entertainment when the offer hit the six-figure range.

The president of Vivid, Steven Hirsch feels that the sex tape of former Playboy Playmate and the Smallville actor will be all-time best sellers.

"We are excited to finally distribute this amazing DVD. Not only is it extremely kinky for a celeb sex tape, Karissa is absolutely beautiful. And as for Sam, let's just say he's no Smallville. This is sure to be one of our all-time best sellers," TMZ quoted Hirsch as saying.

Shabana Azmi's celebrated her 60th birthday on September 18 at a lounge named Trilogy.

It's been a non stop celebration for me- Shabana
Monday, September 20, 2010, 14:01 [IST]
By: Subhash K. Jha, Bollywood Hungama



Shabana Azmi's celebrated her 60th birthday on September 18 at a lounge named Trilogy. The party invitees were a mix of friends, family and selected colleagues from the film industry.

"Not like Javed (Akhtar)'s 60th birthday party which was as lavish and large as a wedding reception," laughs Shabana heartily. "But a motley group of invitees from film, theatre and my political activities. I was doing a performance of my new play Seven in Delhi till late in the night on Friday. So all the arrangements for the party were done by my gal pals, Parna (best friend for decades) and Shahana (Goswami) and my sister-in-law Tanvi."

It seemed rather unbelievable that the timeless Shabana Azmi had actually turned 60. The matter of age made her amused. "I can't understand why being 60 should be such an issue. I am asked in the interviews, 'Kaisa lag raha hai?' What is one supposed to feel? I am very proud to have arrived at this place. Do I feel 60? I don't know. Because I don't know how other 60-year olds feel. I am just happy and not time-bound in my pursuit of new challenges."

Shabana says, "We wrapped up the play in the evening and then I was with my friends in Delhi to bring in my birthday. Then I flew into Mumbai for my party in Mumbai. So it's been almost a non-stop celebration for me."

The play Seven that she performed in Delhi to bring on her birthday is one more attempt to bring her personal convictions on a public platform. Says Shabana, "Someone pointed out something interesting to me. I was shooting for Shyam Benegal's Ankur during my birthday many years ago. Now I was performing a play with a strong feminist message on this birthday. It's an interesting summation of my journey as an actress and a woman."

Shabana is toying with the idea of writing an autobiography. "Many friends and well-wishers think I should. They see something in my life that could be useful to others. Let's see."

Her mantra for such luminous longevity? "I guess it's my refusal to conform. I don't see why I have to wear the colours that are politically correct. Who says saffron is identified with one religion and green with another? I'll wear both colours together. And let me see who can stop me.

Imran Khan, will soon start shooting for his next movie Short Term Shaadi,

Kareena invites Imran to her sasural
Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:01 [IST]
Sampurn Wire


Imran Khan, will soon start shooting for his next movie Short Term Shaadi, by Aditya Chopra. The movie will also star two leading ladies, Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor. Imran will face camera almost after three months. The shooting for Karan Johar’s Short Term Shaadi has been scheduled in Pataudi. The young actor of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na fame has travelled various parts of the country, but had never been to Pataudi.

Now, it is reported that his co-star Kareena Kapoor has offered him an option to get rid of his homesickness. As we all know Saif Ali Khan's ancestral home is situated in Pataudi and his parents Sharmila Tagore and the Nawab of Pataudi live there. So, Bebo has suggested Imran to drop by her would be ‘sasuraal’ whenever he feels homesick.

Well, it is definitely a good suggestion from a very caring co-star and Imran should give a serious thought on it. Who knows, he might also find Kareena there to give him company!

the makers of Dabangg are rejoicing the stupendous success of the track, while on the other, they are 'facing the music', courtesy Emami.

Zandu Balm manufacturer sues Dabangg producer
Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:17 [IST]
Courtesy: Bollywood Hungama


One man's food is another man's poison. This saying couldn't be further from truth in case of the hit song 'Munni Badnaam'. Life cannot get more ironic than this, as on one hand, the makers of Dabangg are rejoicing the stupendous success of the track, while on the other, they are 'facing the music', courtesy Emami, the makers of 'Zandu Balm'.

Emami has slapped a legal notice to Arbaaz Khan Productions Private Limited for using their brand's name 'Zandu Balm' in the song 'Munni Badnaam' from the film Dabangg. The company claims that the brand name 'Zandu Balm' was used in the song without their consent.

Emami has asked now asked the producers to either withdraw the song or delete the brand name from it. Response from Dabangg's producers on this case is awaited.

Producer of Anjaana Anjaani, has decided to push the film ahead by one week,

Anjaana Anjaani release postponed ?
Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:49 [IST]
By: Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama


Speculation is rife that Sajid Nadiadwala, the producer of Anjaana Anjaani, has decided to push the film ahead by one week, since the judgement on Ayodhya dispute is expected on September 24, which coincides with the release date of the film. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra

However, the enterprising producer has decided to take a call - whether to release the film on September 24 or push it ahead by one week - on Monday [today], after consulting his distributors. Watch this space for further developments!

It's confirmed! Kareena Kapoor will star opposite Salman Khan in brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri's next project,

Kareena replaces Kat in Salman starrer Bodygaurd
Monday, September 20, 2010, 12:41 [IST]
By: Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama



It's confirmed! Kareena Kapoor will star opposite Salman Khan in brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri's next project, a remake of the Malayalam hit Bodyguard. There was speculation that Katrina Kaif would essay the lead role, but Atul clarifies, "See, we have already decided to release our film during the Eid week next year. Since Katrina has committed her dates to other projects, we decided to cast an actor whose dates would match with Salman's and would facilitate the release of the film during the festive week next year."

However, this combo - Salman and Kareena - hasn't delivered a Hit in the past. "It all depends on the film and how the audience takes to it. Why blame a pair for its failure? Besides, they may be third time lucky with my film," Atul smiles. Meanwhile, Atul is keen on calling his film Bodyguard, not My Love Story or Meri Love Story. Directed by Siddique, the film has music by Pritam.

Aishwarya Bachchan the 36 year old actress has pledged to donate her beautiful eyes after her death.

Aishwarya adopts two cancer patients
Monday, September 20, 2010, 14:36 [IST]
Sampurn Wire



Beauty queen turned Bollywood star Aishwarya Bachchan is well known for her charity work. She has been associated with various causes and supported many charitable works. Recently, the 36 year old actress has pledged to donate her beautiful eyes after her death. On Thursday, Aishwarya and Akshay Kumar visited the Cancer Patients Aid Association and spend some good time with the cancer patients there. Both the actors danced with these patients and brought smiles to their faces.

The actress has been associated with this association since she won the Miss World crown. Ash has announced on that day to adopt two cancer patients for their treatment. She requested others to do the same so that these people can lead normal lives. Akshay Kumar’s father also suffered from the dreaded disease so the actor could feel the pain of these patients. He was quoted saying that he had seen his father struggling with cancer with a lot of courage. The actor said that he is very happy see these patients happily dancing today.

Neerja Birla and model Kalpana Malviya also attended the event along with the two Bollywood stars.

This noble step taken by Aishwarya might encourage many to support these cancer patients at their level! She has done her part of social responsibility and must be applauded for that.

There have been speculations galore around the latest movie being signed by Akshay Kumar.

Akshay, Prabhu and Sanjay unit for their next flick
Monday, September 20, 2010, 15:23 [IST]
By: Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Hungama


Over the week gone by, there have been speculations galore around the latest movie being signed by Akshay Kumar. It is being whispered in the industry circles that the actor has signed a film with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Prabhu Deva would be calling the shots as a director. It was also being assumed that with Bhansali around, the film would have a period setting and due to Prabhu Deva's inclination towards dance, the film would require some intense Indian classical dancing by Akshay Kumar.

Yes, it is confirmed that Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Prabhu Deva would be collaborating for a film. The film would be co-produced by Bhansali and Akshay while Prabhu Deva would be directing his second Hindi film after Wanted.

However, the speculation around this being a period dance drama is incorrect. The film is being set in the modern times and has a contemporary feel to it. Also, dance would form one of the many ingredients of this hardcore commercial masala flick which would go on floors early next year once Akshay Kumar wraps up the shoot of Desi Boyz [to be directed by Rohit Dhawan - son of David Dhawan].

Confirms a highly placed source connected to the film, "That's right, this is going to be the most ambitious project ever by Bhansali. It was him who thought of bringing together Akshay Kumar and Prabhu Deva. He has been known for certain aesthetics of cinema and that would remain intact in this new venture as well. However, this time around the target audience would be a wider segment of masses. Bhansali wanted to expand his horizon and conceived a mega project like this."

"For Akshay too, it is all set to be a new experience because he has established himself amidst the top league without working with filmmakers like Chopras, Johars and Bhansalis of the world. A project like this adds on a reputed filmmaker to his repertoire", he adds, "Since Prabhu Deva too has shown his commercial bent with Wanted, his coming together with Akshay only makes this a killer combination in the making. One can well imagine the kind of hype that just this announcement is going to make."

Aamir Khan has planned an innovative and interactive session for his fans in UK.

Aamir to meet fan after Peepli Live screening in UK
Monday, September 20, 2010, 15:47 [IST]
Courtesy: Bollywood Hungama


Aamir Khan has planned an innovative and interactive session for his fans in UK. Through this, the fans can interact with Aamir himself. The event itself is a special screening of the film Peepli Live, which is scheduled to happen at Cineworld Feltham.

The Feltham Special Screening for Peepli Live will be held on Sept 21st in UK, where two shows will be played at 1915 hrs and 2000 hrs UK time respectively at Cineworld Feltham. This will be followed by an Interactive Q &A with Aamir Khan.

Now the couple took up to a micro blogging site to announce their commitment to each other.

Lara and Bhupathi are engaged !
Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:23 [IST]
By: Kalyani Prasad Kesh



Finally they have accepted their relationship in public. Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta were always tight lipped about their relationship but now the couple took up to a micro blogging site to announce their commitment to each other.

Mahesh made it official by tweeting, “ So Lara and me got engaged in NY last week." Reciprocating the tweet Lara Dutta happily retweeted with a smiley. The couple were frequently seen together in public, be it any award function or any public gathering. They were also seen together in this years Filmfare Awards show walking hand in hand.

Though their closeness had lighted up a lot of buzz in the Btown, the couple never spoke about their relationship in media. There was a rumour that the couple had been living together.

Bhupathi's past life were full of bitter instances. He was married to Shverga Jaishankar and after seven years of their marriage the couple got divorced. Now, the tennis player and the former Miss Universe are deeply in love with each other.

Lara Dutta was also linked to Kelly Dorjee and Bollywood actor Dino Morea and reported to have a relationship with them.

We at Oneindia.in congratulate the couple and wish a happy and peaceful life for them!

President Pervez Musharraf had intentions of handing over nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan to the United States,

Musharraf wanted to hand over AQ Khan to US
Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:36 [IST]



Islamabad, Sep 20: Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf had intentions of handing over nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan to the United States, former Prime Minister Mir Zafar Ullah Khan Jamali has revealed.

Jamali said that he had summoned a cabinet meeting over the issue of the nuclear scientist and clearly told Musharraf that the government would not hand over Khan to the US, said sources.

With this issue AQ Khan appreciated on Jamali's statement calling him gentle and honest.

Dr Khan added that Musharraf was a traitor who has sold out his own country.