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Nerves of steel and hairspray are musts for Cannes red carpet

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:50 +0530

By Alexandria Sage CANNES (Reuters) - Walking the red carpet of the world's most famous film showcase is a test of nerves for celebrities, not helped by wind, rain and the chaos of hundreds of photographers shouting their names. From choosing the perfect dress and hairdo, to trying not to trip on the famous red steps, the pressure is on for movie stars and glitterati at the 12-day Cannes film festival on the swanky French Riviera which wraps up on May 26. ...

Drew Barrymore puts wedding house on sale

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:40:14 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Drew Barrymore has put her Montecito, California home, where she got married to husband Will Kopelman, on the market.

Taylor Swift helping Kristen Stewart overcome heartbreak

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:40:14 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Kristen Stewart has turned to her female friends including Taylor Swift to help her deal with her split from Robert Pattinson.

Justin Bieber abandons pet monkey

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:30:45 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Justin Bieber has finally left his monkey to become a German property.

LiLo sued for $5 million

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:30:45 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has been sued for 5 million dollars by a clothing company, DNAM

Jessica murder: Shayan Munshi to be charged with perjury

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:00 +0530

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday ordered that a perjury case be registered against Bollywood actor Shayan Munshi and ballistic expert Prem Sagar Minocha for turning hostile during their deposition in the murder trial of model Jessica Lall.

Justin Bieber threatens to sue partygoers if they snitch

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:20 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Justin Bieber has warned guests who attend his houseparties, to not talk about his bash or he will sue them for five million dollars.

January Jones keeps mum about paternity of son

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:20 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): January Jones, who has kept the identity of her baby daddy a secret since announcing her pregnancy in April 2011, has refused to reveal his identity once again.

Justin Bieber is an as*****, says Bon Jovi

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:19 +0530

New York, May 22 (ANI): Bon Jovi has warned Justin Bieber that he risks being branded as an as***** for his disappointing behaviour earlier this spring.

'Ghostbusters 3' won't have Bill Murray

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:33:49 +0530

New York, May 22 (ANI): American actor Dan Aykryod has confirmed that Bill Murray won't be reprising his signature role in 'Ghostbusters 3.'

'Star Trek Into Darkness' screenwriter regrets Alice Eve's underwear scene

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:33:49 +0530

New York, May 22 (ANI): 'Star Trek Into Darkness' screenwriter Damon Lindelof has apologized for the "gratuitous" scene that showed Alice Eve stripping down to her underwear.

British band Blue faces money issues

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:59 +0530

Band members Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe had split in 2005, but reunited in 2011, and are now facing issues.

No high heels for Karishma Tanna on 'Grand Masti' set

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:48:59 +0530

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Thanks to actress Karishma Tanna's towering look, she was banned from wearing high heels while shooting for upcoming movie "Grand Masti" as she looked taller than her co-star Vivek Oberoi.

Telugu industry to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:33:14 +0530

Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) The Telugu film industry wants to highlight its contribution to Indian cinema and will kickstart the centenary celebrations here soon amongst the presence of the entire fraternity.

Kanye West has been pushing me to return to music, says Will Smith

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:18 +0530

New York, May 22 (ANI): Will Smith has revealed that rapper Kanye West has "been pushing" him to return to the music scene.

Women should enjoy their sexuality, says Heather Graham

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:17 +0530

London, May 22 (ANI): Heather Graham has said that women are still judged by society about their sexuality.

Raveena enjoys busy life of an actor

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:08:59 +0530

Chennai, May 22 (IANS) Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, who is making a comeback to the Telugu industry after a decade, is enjoying being busy on the sets of an untitled multi-starrer.

Would love to direct film: Neil Bhatt

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:01:00 +0530

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Unlike most TV actors who look at the big screen for acting projects, Neil Bhatt is keen on directing a Bollywood film.

R-Patz 'in good mood' after K-Stew split

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:00 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Robert Pattinson, who was photographed moving his possessions out of on-off girlfriend Kristen Stewart's LA house on Monday, enjoyed a night out with friends soon after.

'Nymphomaniac' to feature Shia LaBeouf and Uma Thurman's body doubles

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:30 +0530

New York, May 22 (ANI): Lars von Trier's hardcore erotic film 'Nymphomaniac' will feature Shea LaBeouf's porn body double for un-simulated sex scenes, according to producer Louise Vesth.

R-Patz spotted leaving K-Stew's house with belongings amid split reports

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:26 +0530

London, May 22 (ANI): Robert Pattinson has fueled speculation that he's split from girlfriend Kristen Stewart again after he was spotted driving away from her home in a truck packed with suitcases and bags.

George Michael may have jumped out of speeding car

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:25 +0530

London, May 22 (ANI): Police have been waiting to ask George Michael, who is in hospital following an accident, to find out how he catapulted from a car at 70mph.

Brad Pitt says he had an epiphany during Jennifer Aniston marriage

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:25 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Brad Pitt has revealed that there was a time in his life when he was afraid that his history of hard living and drug use had ruined him for good.

Tulisa confirms exit from 'X Factor'

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:24 +0530

London, May 22 (ANI): Tulisa Contostavlos has confirmed that she will not be returning to the X Factor this year.

'ABCD 2' will go notch higher: Punit Pathak

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01:02 +0530

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Punit Pathak, last seen in Remo D'Souza's dance film "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance", is set for the sequel. The actor-choreographer says part two of the film, which is now in the scripting stage, will be a "notch higher".

Luck crucial to survive in film industry: Neelam Upadhyaya

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:49:03 +0530

Chennai, May 22 (IANS) Despite an unsuccessful Telugu debut, southern actress Neelam Upadhyaya managed to find a strong foothold in the industry. She credits luck for her success and says it is vital to survive in the competitive industry.

Keith Richards has �20k bill overdue at library

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:43:24 +0530

London, May 22 (ANI): Keith Richards apparently owes a library bill worth a whopping 20000 pounds for books he failed to return 50 years ago.

Chris Brown and girlfriend Karrueche Tran involved in car crash

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:43:23 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Chris Brown was recently caught on camera accidentally crashing his Range Rover into another car while he was driving in Los Angeles with his on-again girlfriend Karrueche Tran.

Julian Assange pleaded Benedict Cumberbatch to leave WikiLeaks flick

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:43:22 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, wanted Benedict Cumberbatch to quit Hollywood's adaptation of his story after objecting to the original version of the movie's script.

Rajamouli not acting in 'Bahubali'

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:39:01 +0530

Chennai, May 22 (IANS) Ace Telugu filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli has rubbished rumours that he is acting in his upcoming directorial venture "Bahubali", a period-drama.

Sonakshi Sinha to endorse hair oil brand

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:00 +0530

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) "Dabangg" fame actress Sonakshi Sinha is the new face of Vatika Enriched Coconut Hair Oil. She says oiling her hair with the product helps her battle the styling aids and chemicals she has to use on her tresses as part of her profession.

Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune's Yerwada Jail

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:32:57 +0530

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was early Wednesday quietly shifted from Arthur Road jail to Pune's high-security Yerwada Central Jail, officials said.

China charges six in sex video "extortion" case

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:18:38 +0530

BEIJING (Reuters) - A court in the city of Chongqing has charged six people with working together to blackmail government officials by recording videos of them having sex, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday. The six were charged with extortion on Monday, Xinhua said, citing a statement from judicial authorities in Chongqing, where they are slated to be tried. Investigators said the group "lured officials into having sex with women and secretly recorded their encounters to blackmail them from 2008 to 2009", Xinhua said. ...

Brad Pitt avoids doing 'sexy scenes' without Angelina Jolie

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:16:18 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Brad Pitt, who is engaged to Angelina Jolie, has tried to avoid doing "sexy scenes" with anyone else except her since the couple met in 2004, a friend close to the actor has revealed.

Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:44:46 +0530

By Andrea Burzynski NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night, winning over judges and TV audiences with her graceful style and high-jumping jives with partner and professional dancer Derek Hough. Pickler, who first grabbed attention as a contestant on "American Idol" in 2006, screeched and jumped up and down when she learned she had won. "This is amazing! Oh, my God!" she exclaimed, before fellow finalist and NFL player Jacoby Jones hoisted her on his shoulders to celebrate. ...

China's Ai Weiwei launches musical career with heavy metal "Dumbass" single

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:40:45 +0530

By Maxim Duncan BEIJING (Reuters) - Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei made his first foray into the musical world on Wednesday with the release of the top single from his debut album, a song called "Dumbass" that takes inspiration from his detention in 2011. The video for the heavy metal song, which was directed by Ai with cinematography by acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Doyle, depicts Ai's 81 days in secretive detention in 2011, which sparked an international outcry. "There was one thing I thought was interesting. ...

Camera rolling for documentary on Kolkata's Jews

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:29:00 +0530

Kolkata, May 22 (IANS) A new documentary is on its way to showcasing the status of the dwindling number of Jews in the city through the eyes of the youngest member of the community.

No background check done on MJ's doctor, says lawyer

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:20:00 +0530

Washington, May 22 (ANI): A corporate attorney has said that AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks on Dr Conrad Murray, who has been convicted of killing Michael Jackson.

'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' album simple, entertaining

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:47:01 +0530

Film: "Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya; Music Director: Sachin-Jigar; Singers: Atif Aslam, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Monali Thakur, Mohit Chauhan, Neha Kakkar; Rating **1/2

Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune jail

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:41:01 +0530

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) In a surprise move, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was secretly shifted from a Mumbai prison to a Pune jail early Wednesday, official sources said.