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Friday, March 25, 2011
Ragini MMS Scenes To Be Re-shot, Kainaz Motivala Ragini MMS to Reshoot, Kainaz Motivala Photos
Ekta Kapoor wants scenes in her movie Ragini MMS re-shot.
The not-easy-to-please Ekta Kapoor saw the first cut of the movie and asked for certain scenes to be re-shot.
A source said, "Ekta loved the rushes but felt the scare factor needed to be upped."
Director Pawan Kripalani said, "It's a work in progress. Ekta has no issues with the film. The first cut is very long and we are trying to cut it down to 90 minutes."
He added, "What Ekta saw was just a rough cut devoid of sound design and visual effects. Take any great film and remove the sound and visual effects it will lose its impact."
The TV czarina plays it down as well. "Two scene effects are being re-done. It is half a day's work. Someone is spreading rumours about the film. Also, the release date remains the same, Friday, May 13."
Several scenes of Ekta's other production Shor In The City, starring her brother Tusshar Kapoor and Preeti Desai were also re-shot.
Blake Lively to receive Breakthrough Performer of the Year award, Gossip Girl Blake to receive Year Award
'Gossip Girl' star Blake Lively is set to be honoured with the Breakthrough Performer of the Year award at an upcoming Las Vegas film convention.
Lively, 23, will be recognised as Hollywood's top emerging talent at the annual CinemaCon convention, hosted by the National Association of Theatre Owners.
"Blake recently captivated audiences and critics around the world with her stunning turn in The Town, and Green Lantern is one of the most anticipated films of the year," the Daily star quoted CinemaCon managing director Mitch Neuhauser as saying.
"We are thrilled to honour such a wonderful young talent," he added.
Her 'Green Lantern' co-star Ryan Reynolds will be handed CinemaCon's Male Star of the Year award at the gala in Caesars Palace on March 31, and Cameron Diaz is due to receive the Female Star of the Year prize.
Ash NOT the Most Beautiful Woman?, Ash not the most beautiful woman: Hugh Jackman, Hugh Jackman says Aishwarya is not the most beautiful woman
Hollywood hottie and superhero of X-Men series Hugh Jackman's remark at the closing day of FICCI Frames 2011 left everyone stumped. When the Wolverine hunk got to know that he will be meeting Bollywood's most beautiful woman, he remarked, "When I came to know that I will be meeting the most beautiful woman on earth, I actually thought it was my wife," he smiled and naughtily added, "Ash is very beautiful actress but not the most beautiful actress in the world".
Yes, this stumping statement and many more such interesting stuff summed up the final day of the FICCI Frames 2011. Bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan met the Wolverine hunk, sang, danced, and discussed movies.... all in one evening. Hugh Jackman along with wife Deborra- Lee Furness was on a 4 day visit to Mumbai.
Final day of FICCI sparked off with sheer revelry as both the super heroes' matched their wits with Karan Johar moderating the chat. As an honour to Jackman, FICCI put up a small AV on both the stars and the `Australia' actor enjoyed every bit of his stay there. He enjoyed SRK's company too. So much so that he offered himself to star in a sequel to SRK's My Name is Khan which he self-titled as `My name is Jackman', and I am not a tourist. "He also offered me to star in his movie X-men," said SRK to the cheering crowd but a smiling Jackman cleverly excused from the responsibility saying he only asked SRK to finance the film and not act in it.
Hugh Jackman and SRK also shared their views on the studio system and the marriage between Bollywood and Hollywood movies. Citing an example that they are already at it, Hugh Jackman informed that while shooting for `Australia', a scene required him to kiss Nicole Kidman. "And out of nowhere came the instruction that we were to kiss in the rain! I was like `Why can't it be the sun'? And then someone told me about Bollywood movies and the natural props they use to dramatise a scene," laughed the sexist man on earth.
In one of the biggest compliment, SRK attributed `Wolverine' as his inspiration for his super hero film `Ra.One. "Must confess my movie is inspired by Wolverine. My entire family is your huge fan, including me. And my son introduced me to all your work related to X-Men series, including the video game and the comic books". Jackman complimented back crediting stars like SRK for exposing Bollywood to the outside world.
In another big confession SRK publicly expressed his fears and inability to make it to Hollywood due to his Indianised accent. "So it's better that I make films for my people here, and make them and myself happy," he said. However Jackman didn't buy that logic and encouraged him to get a ticket to Hollywood. "I do not subscribe to your opinion. You are a big and popular star and I am sure you can make it in Hollywood".
The lovely evening came to an end with SRK teaching The Prestige star how to gyrate to a Bollywood numbers, with Madhuri Dixit's `Dhak Dhak karne laga, mora jiyara darne laga' as the song. And mind you, the sexy Hugh Jackman scored over SRK and how!
Aishwarya Rai More Photos at FICCI Frames 2011
Adult World roles Emma Robert, Emma Roberts bags role in 'Adult World', Emma Robert in Adult World
Actress Emma Roberts is set to take the lead role in coming-of-age drama "Adult World".
Emma, who is Julia Roberts' niece, beat off strong competition from contemporaries Carey Mulligan, Rooney Mara, Emily Browning, Juno Temple and Brie Larson to get the role of a Stanford University graduate with aspirations of becoming a poet who ends up working in a bookstore.
Contactmusic.com reports that Scott Coffey will direct the movie which is scripted by Andrew Cochran. Michael Ohoven and Kevin Turrin will produce it.
Actors Zach Galifianakis and Shiloh Fernandez have reportedly been approached for the male leads.
Emma's next release will be "Homework" with Freddie Highmore and "Scream 4" opposite original "Scream" stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette and she revealed she is "honoured" to be a part of the movie.
"I was so honoured to work with veterans like Wes and Neve. And of course, the new generation - we called ourselves the 'new blood'. I basically spent two months screaming, covered in blood and laughing my head off in between each take - of course I'd do it again," she said.
Kate Hudson's style icon is Kate Moss, Kate Moss is the style icon for Kate Hudson
Actress Kate Hudson admires model Kate Moss's ability to wear anything and find her the ultimate style icon. She also admires the looks of 60s British actress Julie Christie and Italian fashion designer Anita Pallenberg.
"I loved Julie Christie and I have a massive crush on Anita Pallenberg and her style. I think Kate Moss has that ability to be able to wear anything," Hudson told Look Magazine.
The 31-year-old actress also admitted that her son Ryder is her biggest critic when it comes to fashion, reports femalefirst.co.uk
"Oh my gosh, he's my biggest critic, always asking: 'What is that?' I always know when he likes it when he sees me and he doesn't say anything and he gets kind of flushed. I go, 'Uh-oh. That means you like it!" Hudson said.
Amy Winehouse secrets makes her fear, Amy Winehouse fears about her secrets, Amy Winehouse 'fears' her ex will reveal 'their secrets' in songs
Amy Winehouse is apparently stressed about her ex-boyfriend singer Alex Clare''s rise to fame.
Wino is worried Clare who signed to Island Records last year will write songs about their time together and their darkest secrets.
They dated for a year before she married Blake Fielder-Civil.
"Amy is petrified that Alex will reveal everything about their relationship in his songs,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.
"The worst thing is the music is really good so she knows he is heading for the big time," the source said.
When they met, Clare was working as a chef and played acoustic sets in Amy''s favourite boozer, The Hawley Arms in Camden, north London.
His luck has changed now though as he''s one to watch this year.
Alex, real name Alexander G. Muertos, has a single, ‘Too Close’, out next month.
Charlie Sheen 'never hired literary agent'
Charlie Sheen's spokesperson has cleared up reports that the actor has parted ways with his literary agent.
He said the former ‘Two And A Half Men’ star never hired the book agent in the first place, reports Contactmusic.
Sheen was said to have teamed up with Peter MCGuigan at Foundry Media Group to help him secure a contract to release a memoir, but rumours emerged earlier this week claiming the actor had walked away from the deal with MCGuigan.
But Sheen''s rep has brushed off the reports, saying the star had not hired MCGuigan.
He said the former ‘Two And A Half Men’ star never hired the book agent in the first place, reports Contactmusic.
Sheen was said to have teamed up with Peter MCGuigan at Foundry Media Group to help him secure a contract to release a memoir, but rumours emerged earlier this week claiming the actor had walked away from the deal with MCGuigan.
But Sheen''s rep has brushed off the reports, saying the star had not hired MCGuigan.
Elizabeth Taylor's 'White Diamonds' still best-selling celeb fragrance
Elizabeth Taylor's 'White Diamonds' remains the world's best-selling celebrity fragrance of all time - 20 years after it first launched.
It is estimated that the global sales of the scent, which is manufactured by Elizabeth Arden, reached 61.3 million pounds in 2010.
The Oscar-winning actress, who died on Wednesday at the age of 79, was one of the first stars to launch a signature fragrance with any success, reports the Daily Mail.
Follow-up perfumes, which include ‘Diamonds and Emeralds’, ‘Diamonds and Rubies’ and ‘Black Pearls’ also continue to enjoy retail success, with sales of 76.9 million pounds in 2010.
‘White Diamonds’ sold for 200 pounds an ounce when it first launched in 1991 at the Marshall Field and Co department store in New York.
A private tea with the actress was on offer to the first 150 customers who bought a 300-an-ounce pounds limited edition.
Elizabeth Arden chairman E. Scott Beattie reassured consumers that the perfume range would not be discontinued.
“White Diamonds remains a best seller almost 20 years after its 1991 introduction, a testimony to her transcendent and enduring appeal,” he said.
“Our best tribute to Elizabeth Taylor will be to continue the legacy of the brands she created and loved so much,” he added.
Boasting 10 fragrances, Taylor launched her first ‘Passion’ in 1987 and released Violet Eyes in 2010.
With no major acting work in the last 10 years, the star''s fragrance sales enabled her to give generously to charity and maintain her lavish lifestyle.
A year after its launch, ‘White Diamonds’ won Women''s Fragrance of the Year and Best National Advertising TV Campaign for a Women''s Fragrance at The Fragrance Foundation''s FiFi Awards.
In 2009, it came first in the Fragrance Hall of Fame along with ‘Davidoff Cool Water’.
It is estimated that the global sales of the scent, which is manufactured by Elizabeth Arden, reached 61.3 million pounds in 2010.
The Oscar-winning actress, who died on Wednesday at the age of 79, was one of the first stars to launch a signature fragrance with any success, reports the Daily Mail.
Follow-up perfumes, which include ‘Diamonds and Emeralds’, ‘Diamonds and Rubies’ and ‘Black Pearls’ also continue to enjoy retail success, with sales of 76.9 million pounds in 2010.
‘White Diamonds’ sold for 200 pounds an ounce when it first launched in 1991 at the Marshall Field and Co department store in New York.
A private tea with the actress was on offer to the first 150 customers who bought a 300-an-ounce pounds limited edition.
Elizabeth Arden chairman E. Scott Beattie reassured consumers that the perfume range would not be discontinued.
“White Diamonds remains a best seller almost 20 years after its 1991 introduction, a testimony to her transcendent and enduring appeal,” he said.
“Our best tribute to Elizabeth Taylor will be to continue the legacy of the brands she created and loved so much,” he added.
Boasting 10 fragrances, Taylor launched her first ‘Passion’ in 1987 and released Violet Eyes in 2010.
With no major acting work in the last 10 years, the star''s fragrance sales enabled her to give generously to charity and maintain her lavish lifestyle.
A year after its launch, ‘White Diamonds’ won Women''s Fragrance of the Year and Best National Advertising TV Campaign for a Women''s Fragrance at The Fragrance Foundation''s FiFi Awards.
In 2009, it came first in the Fragrance Hall of Fame along with ‘Davidoff Cool Water’.
Soha Ali's Scary experience with Ammi, Working with ammi was bit scary: Soha Ali Khan
Facing the camera with her mom was not an easy task for Soha Ali Khan who was "nervous" while shooting with Sharmila Tagore for the film "Life Goes On". This is the first time the duo will be seen together on screen.
"I didn't forget my lines or anything, but I was nervous because she has a very good aesthetic sense," Soha told IANS in an interview here.
"When in a good mood, she is amazing. But when in a bad mood, it's like the worst thing ever. But she was very good and restrained during shooting and also suggested to me to follow director Sangeeta Datta's instruction carefully," added the 32-year-old actor who was here for an event.
"Life Goes On" opens Friday and it is an emotional drama about generational conflict set in contemporary London.
Asked about her expectations, she said: "I have no expectation and I have learnt not to expect anything from films. Yes, it was great working for the movie. I got a chance to work with ammi (Sharmila). It's quite an emotional movie where the journey of the loss of a mother and family is portrayed in a sensitive way," she said.
Banker-turned-actress Soha made her debut with Anant Mahadevan's 2004 film "Dil Maange More" and featured next year in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Rang De Basanti".
For Soha, getting into showbiz was not an initial career choice, but thanks to her actor brother Saif and her mother, it soon became her profession too. Despite coming from an illustrious film family, she is still struggling for her share of limelight in tinseltown.
After the debacle of "Tum Mile", Soha is hoping for a better future in Bollywood.
"I was offered a variety of roles, which range from practical to interesting to downright outrageous, but things didn't work out well. This year you will see me in a variety of roles," said Soha.
Her first release will be "Chemistry" with Shreyas Talpade. Co-produced by Shreyas, the love story revolves around two people dumped by their respective partners and their lives afterwards.
"It's a mad role and you will see me in pink hair in it. My character is between Charlie Chaplin and Devanand Sagar. The character was a bit out of my normal acting range as I do more intense films. There is a lot of improvisation and laughs," she said.
"I am also doing a film called 'Sound track' which is opposite Rajiv Khandelwal. It is an official remake of Hollywood comedy 'It's All Gone Pete Tong '. Rajiv plays DJ and I play a girl who is born deaf. I find the role very interesting. It was difficult to get into that mode because I can't imagine life without sound and you can't work it out either. So I kept on forgetting the fact that I am playing a deaf girl," said Soha.
Talking about her personal life, Soha, who is dating Kunal Khemu, said she is ready to settle down in a couple of years.
"I am in comfortable space and we (Kunal and Soha) are happy with our career graphs; so whenever the right time comes, we will announce our marriage," she said.
What about Saif who said he'll get married before her as he's the elder brother?
"That's not necessary. I don't have to wait for anyone because I don't want to. If he takes 10 years then I will never wait. I don't know how long he will take, he might tie the knot tomorrow!" she said.
Sexy Kajal starting New Business
Starting a side business has become a fashion these days for our glamorous divas. To keep their image intact in the minds of audience, these sexy beauties are depending on 'other' activities. It appears that this enchanting beauty is soon getting forayed into Product business.
Last month, sexy hip-beauty Ileana has started a designer store featuring some hot collections of her mom's designs and other imported designer wear. In the same way, it is heard now that Kajal wants to start some business that can get her both fame and money. After acting in some blockbusters, Kajal might have thought that something is needed to boost her image further, for a permanent slot in Telugu industry. A couple of insiders revealed that Kajal wants to launch some foreign cosmetic products in Andhra Pradesh, where market for beauty products is comparitively low like in Northern states. Wait and see how can Kajal's beauty products butter Telugu audience.
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Kim Kardashian posed with a real tiger
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has revealed that posing with a real tiger was probably one of the scariest moments she has had during a photo shoot.
“I tried posing with the white tiger at our family photo shoot for Keeping Up with the Kardashians season six last week, but I was so scared,” Fox News quoted Kardashian as writing on her website.
“The tiger had to get into position on his own! It was freakkkky! He got a little frisky so the trainer had to come help out.
The beauty looks truly terrified in the first two shots of the outtakes, where she is seen posing very still, nervously watching the beast out of the corner of her eyes.
The bodacious star relaxes a little in the final frames, after two trainers come out to soothe the wild animal-and Kim.
“This is probably one of the scariest moments I’ve had during a photo shoot,” she said. (ANI)
Sonakshi removes Salman's Shirt, Sonakshi asked Salman to remove his shirt
Sonakshi Sinha seems to be in the mood to bare it all. Through her words, that is. Recently when she was quizzed about whom she finds hotter Salman Khan or Akshay Kumar? She straight away said it was Salman.
Looks like Dabangg has turned Sonakshi into a Salman fan. On being pressed, she revealed that she was the one to style Salman for photographer Dabboo Ratnani’s shoot in the past year. The styling was very chic and casual. She asked Sallu to remove his shirt and sling it over his shoulders. She feels Salman appeals to both masses and classes. Anything that he does is imitated by people, be it his trademark bracelet or the heart shaped sunglasses he sported in Dabangg.
Dabangg, with Salman, has catapulted Sonakshi Sinha in to the A-list overnight. She has bagged a number of ad campaigns like Dyna bathing bar and she has become the brand ambassador of clothing line Provogue, whose previous ambassador was Katrina Kaif.
In fact, Sonakshi has replaced Katrina in a number of endorsements. When asked about whether that has caused a rift between Katrina and her, she said that whenever she has met Katrina, they have avoided talking about the matter.
Priyanka Chopra receives Flying Kisses from Ranveer Singh
Ranvir Singh probably thinks his gimmicks will get him noticed and help him bag roles. After his crazy antics in front of Bebo, he tried another trick in front of Piggy Chops to get noticed. This time around, he definitely got noticed and heard an earful.
Some days ago, Ranvir started jumping like a kid in front of Kareena in the Yash Raj studios, where he came across her. Kareena Kapoor seems to have handled it with a cool head and attitude. But not Piggy Chops.
Priyanka and Ranvir met each other at an event. This time around, Ranvir gave Priyanka a flying kiss. Priyanka was embarrassed and was flushed with anger, said an onlooker. She even told Ranveer, politely but sternly, that she was his senior in the industry and it was not the way Ranvir should behave with his seniors.
Hopefully, this will put a stop to Ranvir’s tirades. It seems that despite having a hit debut movie (Band Baaja Baraat with Anushka Sharma) he isn’t getting much work, which is why he is resorting to such tactics to get noticed. Or maybe he is really starry eyed.
Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma has not only dumped him, but is also eyeing Ranbir Kapoor.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Jesus Crown to display at British Museum, 'Thorn from Jesus's crucifixion crown' goes on display at British Museum
It was plundered in the Fourth Crusade, sold to French royalty and has spent the past 200 years in safekeeping at a British public school.
Now a relic claimed to be a thorn from Jesus's crown is to go on display at the British Museum.
And while no one can doubt the item's rich history, there is less evidence to support the claims of its provenance.
The Crown of Thorns is said to have been seized from Constantinople, the imperial capital of the Roman Empire, in the Fourth Crusade - around AD 1200 - and was later sold to King Louis IX of France while he was in Venice.
King Louis kept the religious relic in the specially-built Saint Chapel and thorns were broken off from the crown and given to people who married into the family as gifts.
The thorn at Stonyhurst College - a 400-year-old Jesuit boarding school - was said to have been given to Mary Queen of Scots who married into the French royal family and she took it with her to Holyrood in Edinburgh.
And following her execution in 1587, it was passed from her loyal servant, Thomas Percy, to his daughter, Elizabeth Woodruff, who then gave it to her confessor - a Jesuit priest - in 1600.
The Jesuits brought it with them to the college and it has been kept at the Ribble Valley college ever since.
Now it is to be loaned to the British Museum in London for a new exhibition, Treasures of Heaven, inspired by saints, relics and devotion in medieval Europe.
Jim Caviezel portraying Jesus in The Passion of the Christ. Jesus was made to wear a Crown of Thorns during his crucifixion
Jan Graffius, curator at Stonyhurst, said: 'It is an incredible object and we are really delighted that it will form part of the British Museum exhibition. It is a priceless treasure.'
Catriona Graffius, a sixth former at the college, was invited to take part in the production of a podcast guide for the exhibition.
She was interviewed to give a pupil's perspective on her school's precious possession, and said: 'I was asked to describe the thorn, which has Mary Queen of Scots's pearls twined around it.
'The thorn is placed in a chapel at Stonyhurst every year in Holy Week.'
The British Museum exhibition features sacred treasures of the medieval age, which have been collected from more than 40 institutions and many of which have not been seen in the UK before.
The thorn will sit next to rare loans from the Vatican, including from the private chapel of the popes and the Sancta Sanctorum.
While the majority of objects date from between AD 1000 to 1500, some of the earliest pieces include a late Roman sarcophagus dating from between AD 250 and 350.
The exhibition will open in June 23 and run until October 9.
Eva Mendes may star in 'Total Recall'
Actress Eva Mendes is reportedly being considered to play a lead role in "Total Recall" remake.
The remake of the 1990 sci-fi thriller already has Colin Farrell in male lead and now a number of actresses including Mendes are said to be auditioning for the two main female parts, reports contactmusic.com.
The original film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox, Michael Ironside and Rachel Ticotin.
India won on Australia, India won, India vs Australia: Famed batting line-up struggles to reach 261, Arch rivals fight it out to set date with Pak,
Captain Ricky Ponting marked his return to form with a scintillating century as Australia posted a competitive 260 for six in their cricket World Cup quarter final clash against India here on Thursday.
The tally looks steep for India as Australia has quickly bundled off opener Virendra Sehwag for 15 runs. Sachin Tendulkar made a fighting 53 before nicking a delivery to Australian keeper Brian Haddin. The next to go was Virat Kohli who threw away his wicket by being caught to a full-toss delivery. He made 24 runs. Gautam Gambhir made 50 runs when the Indian side had garnered 167, only to commit suicide chasing a non-existent run. India's skipper MS Dhoni went next. He was out for 7 runs, caught by Clarke on a ball from Lee.
24 runs by Clarke on a ball from Hussey.
Opting to bat first, Ponting notched up his 30th ODI century and his 5th in the World Cup to not only silence his detractors but also guide Australia to a decent total on a rather slow and turning track at the Sardar Patel stadium.
Katy Perry loves kittens, Katy Perry Loves Cats
Singer Katy Perry sees a lot of similarities between herself and cats and believes this is the reason why she has such an affection for the animals.
"I am obsessed with cats. I'm kind of trying to make that cat-lady personality cool. I want it to be chic! Cats are like, 'You have to earn my affection.' And I really associate myself with that," Perry told More! magazine.
"People have to earn my affection, but when I give it, it's going to be good. I'm very independent like a cat too, and I do things in my own time. My cats have a feminine way, it's sexy," she added.
The 26-year-old singer and her husband Russell Brand own three cats, Kitty Purry, Morrissey and Krusty and Perry says she will feature some more cats in her upcoming album, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"I have a lot of those on the album already. I do have a song coming out in a few months that has a couple of cat references, but I think that's a little too saucy to talk about. I like to leave things a mystery," said Perry.
Middle earners to be squeezed even more in days, new inflation index means less take home pay next year AND you'll work longer for a pension
George Osborne put himself on the side of struggling middle earners yesterday as he unveiled petrol and income tax cuts.
The Chancellor said his second Budget was designed to ‘put fuel in the tank’ of the backfiring British economy. But with weaker than expected economic growth, it was becoming clear last night that there were some nasty surprises lurking under the bonnet.
David Cameron warned there 'is a difficult road that we have to take' when asked what life will be like in five years time as he visited Nottingham with Nick Clegg.
And today an influential think tank said there is a one in three chance he will have to raise taxes or cut spending to meet Mr Osborne's deficit reduction plan.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies said high inflation and sluggish growth meant there was a '30 per cent chance' the country struggles to hit the targets.
An analyst said the coalition Government could also struggle to meet its pledge to raise real terms spending on the National Health Service in every year of the current parliament.
She said that the worsening economic outlook forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility meant that the NHS appeared to be heading for a real terms spending freeze over the next four years - representing the tightest settlement since the 1950s.
Analyst Gemma Tetlow said there was a risk NHS spending targets will be missed.
'They are susceptible to the possibility that either changes to the spending figures or changes to inflation could easily tip them the wrong side of zero,' she said.
Despite Mr Osborne's declaration in the Budget that he did not need to raise any more cash, she said he may need to in future years.
'There is a 30% chance further tax increases or deeper spending cuts will be needed,' she said.
Yesterday the Chancellor's moves to ease the pain of the soaring cost of living and boost enterprise were accompanied by announcements that will mean millions working longer and paying more tax.
In his boldest long-term reform, the state pension age is to be linked to rising life expectancy, raising the prospect of employees having to wait until their 70s to retire – though they will get a more generous £140-a-week payment.
Mr Osborne skated over a change in how annual thresholds for some taxes are calculated, which will mean millions paying more in national insurance and capital gains tax and having lower ISA limits than they expected.
Yuri Gagarin's historic space flight recreated in movie
Late Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's historic flight around the Earth in 1961 has been recreated in a movie.
There is no film to show what Gagarin saw through the view ports of his Vostok capsule, there is only an audio recording of his observations, which has now been matched to high-definition video shot from the station.
“When you combine these pictures of what he was genuinely able to see with the excitement and tingle in his voice, it’s quite amazing,” the BBC quoted film director and space historian Dr Chris Riley as saying.
Gagarin became the first human to venture above the Earth’s atmosphere when he blasted away from the Tyuratam missile range (now the Baikonur Cosmodrome) in Kazakhstan at 0607 GMT on 12 April 1961.
His 108-minute journey around the globe took him across the Soviet republics, across the Pacific Ocean, over the Straits of Magellan in South America, above the Atlantic and Africa before re-entry and a bailout back to the ground near the city of Engels in southwest Russia.
The view down to Earth along this same path has now been filmed from the International Space Station (ISS).
Riley said organising the filming onboard the busy space lab was not straightforward.
“My stipulation was that we had to film it at the same time of day that Gagarin had seen it, to get the Sun angles right. Those chances only happen every six weeks,” he explained.
FirstOrbit will have a YouTube premiere next month to celebrate Gagarin’s achievement 50 years on.
Sonakshi not promoted by Salman Khan, Salman won't promote Sonakshi?
Salman Khan is known to give great support to those close to him... While he successfully launched Sonakshi Sinha, talks have it that Salman is now recommending Asin - his 'Namastey London' co-star, and Zarine Khan - his 'Veer' co-star, for projects.
We are told, "Salman has launched a few careers - be it Katrina Kaif, or Sonakshi Sinha. He somehow feels responsible for Asin and Zarine Khan as well. You see, the films in which these actresses starred opposite Salman didn't rock the box office. And Salman Khan thinks he owes them something. Besides, they are talented, too." So while he has set Katrina and Sonakshi on the right path, his focus now remains on getting Asin and Zarine on the track to success.
If talks are to be believed, Sallu suggested Asin's name for 'Housefull 2', and he has also given Zarine a part in 'Ready'. However, Sajid Khan, director of 'Housefull 2' denies that Asin's name was suggested by Salman.
Rangna's Bikini satisfies Director, Kangna satisfies Director in bikini, Kangna ranaut wearing two piece bikini in Rascals, Kangna Bikini in Rascals
kangna ranaut is always the delight for eyes of audience and professional satisfaction of directors. Off late there was so much written about Kangna creating headaches for producer and director of a film titled ‘Rascals’ by refusing to wear a bikini. Here is what David Dhawan, director of film had to say that Kangna was always in agreement with her bikini scenes right from the time she signed the offer.
Kangna is said to be wearing a two piece bikini for an important sequence in the film. Although she hasn’t shied away from flaunting her curves but developed cold feet at the final hour. Taking a break for few minutes, Kangna came back and agreed for the shoot with thin bikini much to the satisfaction of director. One has to wait for few more days as Kangana’s bikini film ‘Rascals’ will be released in June.
RA.ONE FIRST LOOK TRAILER WITH IND VS AUS 2ND Q-FINAL, Ra.one first Look Trailer, Shahrukh Ra.one first look trailer released
Even though the release of Shah Rukh Khan's super hero movie Ra.One is 7 months away, makers planing to start promotion of the film along with ongoing Wolrd Cup.
They planing to release a full teaser of the movie during Ind vs Aus 2nd quater final of worldcup. If India makes it to the finals then yet another teaser will be featured.
earlier Ra.one first look trailer was planed tobe released along with Transformers 3:The Dark of Moon
Anubhav Sinha, the director of the film said, "Yes it is true, we will be releasing the teaser of the first look today. Day after that, we will be releasing the full teaser.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Nued Scene by Kate Winslet, Kate winslet coached Evan Rachel Wood by my first nued scene
'Mildred Pierce' star Evan Rachel Wood has revealed that co-star Kate Winslet helped her during her first nude scene.
"She coached me through my first nude scene," CBS News quoted Wood as telling E!.
Wood said the ‘Titanic’ star, who plays her mother, gave her a thumbs-up while standing next to the camera.
The show airs beginning Sunday, March 27, on HBO.
Russell admits less S'X with Katy Perry, Russell Brand admits to less sex since marrying Katy Perry
Russell Brand has revealed that he has a lot less sex since he married Katy Perry.
The actor, who claims he has bedded five girls in a day, said his pop star wife has calmed him down.
"I can''t believe I used to have sex 20 times a week, especially now I''m married. But now I''m a bloody good gardener," the Sun quoted him as telling on Piers Morgan''s Life Stories ITV show.
The comedian discussed his obsession with sex - admitting: "My peak was probably five a day. It was a bit much. I was always respectful though."
He told Katy of his womanising after they fell for each other at 2009''s MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
"I don''t think she knew the extremes of it because I wasn''t famous in America.
"I told her like an idiot, as I was so dazzled by the change.
"So I had to tell her, ''Look at what I''m not doing.'' Yeah, she was shocked but she''s a pretty solid person," he added.
Kate Winslet & Leonardo most Romantic Couple On Screen, Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio 'most romantic onscreen couple in cinema history'
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet have been named the most romantic onscreen couple of all time.
The survey of moviegoers saw the pair voted ahead of classic on screen pairings such as Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh from ‘Gone with the Wind’, reports the Daily Mail.
Almost a quarter of all those who voted rated the romance that plays out during the final hours on the ill fated cruise liner ‘Titanic’ as the best Hollywood has ever made.
The romance between Gable and Leigh in the classic 1939 film ‘Gone with the Wind’ was rated the second most romantic onscreen pairing.
Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in ‘Pretty Woman’ landed the third spot in the survey.
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall from the 1942 classic ‘Casablanca’ came fourth while Spencer Tracey and Katherine Hepburn were voted fifth.
More than 500,000 people were asked for their favourite film choices and characters for ABC TV and People magazine.
Katie Price denies dumping Leandro Penna for Amir Khan's friend
Katie Price a.k.a Jordan has dismissed her friend Amir Khan''s claims that she dumped her current squeeze Leandro Penna for the boxer's friend.
Khan stunned followers on Twitter by posting a series of messages yesterday.
The boxer and Saj Mohamed, a member of his team, have filled their social networking feeds in recent days with posts about Price, with Saj, 23, even claiming: “Katie is and will always b the love of my life,” reports the Daily Mail.
Olympic boxer Khan, 24, wrote: “Wow jus got a msg, y katie price broke up with her new bf, mr saj23x cud be the cause of it, I think they both made for each other. (sic)”
But Katie, 32, hit back, saying that she has only met Saj twice before and that there was no truth to his claims.
Elizabeth Hurley enjoying with Shane Warne, Hurley dines with Warne, Hurley spotted with Australian cricketer Shane Warne
Actress Elizabeth Hurley was spotted enjoying dinner with Australian cricketer Shane Warne in Los Angeles.
Hurley, who is in Los Angeles to shoot for "Wonder Woman" TV series, took some time out to have dinner with Warne at Boa steakhouse in Beverly Hills, over the weekend, reports dailymail.co.uk.
It was reported that Warne and Hurley's relationship went sour after rumours started making rounds that the 41-year-old cricketer cheated on her with porn star Chloe Conrad. But the recent meeting suggests all is well between them.
Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan arrested, Michael Lohan arrested for domestic violence
Pop singer Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence with his girlfriend.
Michael was arrested after his girlfriend filed a report with the Los Angeles county Sheriff's Department, Monday, claiming that the couple got into an argument that turned physical, reports contactmusic.com.
It was also said that his girlfriend had visible marks on her from the alleged altercation.
According to TMZ.com, the 50-year-old was taken to a hospital for an unrelated medical condition by the cops before he was taken to the Sheriff's office.
Lohan is currently taking part in TV show 'Dr. Drew's Celebrity Rehab' for control his anger management issues.
Preity back with her permed locks!
Actress Preity Zinta is once again sporting the permed hair look that she popularised in her 2001 film Dil Chahta Hai.
For a long time, the bubbly beauty had been flaunting straight hair. But when Preity took up the role as the host of Colors' Guinness World Records - Ab India Todega, she opted for the permed look.
'Preity loves to experiment and can carry off almost everything with style and panache. She has now permed her hair and it won't be too long before the trend catches on since she is a trendsetter in her own right. She has been receiving compliments and everyone is raving about her new look,' said a source.
Priyanka prepares Barfee, No Agneepath shoot, so Priyanka prepares for Barfee
Priyanka Chopra was supposed to start shooting with Hrithik Roshan for "Agneepath", but at the last moment her shooting was cancelled. Rather than let her unused time go waste, she immediately got hold of her "Barfee" director Anurag Basu and began preparation for her part of the mentally challenged girl in the film.
"Yes, Priyanka's shooting for 'Agneepath' got cancelled. But it was only because the shooting with the other actors that was going on from earlier went on longer than expected. Priyanka immediately got in touch with Anurag Basu and took the time to prepare for her part," said Priyanka's business manager.
Being produced by Karan Johar, "Agneepath" is the remake of director Mukul Anand's 1990 film, which had Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. Hrithik and Priyanka starrer is being directed by Karan Malhotra.
A source close to the actress said: "The last thing Priyanka's choc-a-block schedules can withstand are last-minute cancellations. Priyanka is very particular about her commitments and expects the same level of commitment from others. Any cancellation puts her off. And this was her first stint of 'Agneepath'. She was really looking forward to starting the shoot. But what to do? She took the cancellation in her stride."
But here's where Priyanka's enterprising spirit took over.
"Anurag was busy with other pre-production work. And tried to beg off. But Priyanka would hear none of it. She told Anurag this sudden space in her schedule was god-sent. She had not been able to prepare for 'Barfee' as much as she wanted to because of her tight schedules."
"Priyanka would hear none of Anurag's protestations. She just took over his time and insisted that they visit a couple of institutions for the mentally and physically challenged. She also got immersed in lengthy workshops and even convinced Ranbir Kapoor to join her. This week she and Anurag have been inseparable in giving authenticity to her character," said a source.
Like they say, one producer's loss is another filmmaker's gain.
High Court reprieve for Suniel shetty, High court summons to Suniel Shetty
The Delhi High Court has granted 'absolute' stay on criminal proceedings against Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty in a case filed against him for allegedly threatening a stunt man four years ago.
The court admitted a plea filed by Puran Chauhan, a stunt man, who accused the actor of threatening him and not paying him any money for his services while shooting for the movie 'The Little God Father' in 2007.
While hearing Shetty's plea seeking quashing of the trial court's January 15, 2010, summons order following Chauhan's complaint case against him, Justice AK Pathak yesterday admitted the matter and said, "This court's interim order staying the criminal proceeding is made remain absolute." The prefix 'absolute' means the stay order will continue till the disposal of the case.
Justice Pathak passed the order after Chauhan refused the court's suggestion to opt for a compromise with Shetty.
According to Shetty, the litigation was initiated against him with an intention to extort money.
Amitabh Bachchan not attending World Cup final, Big B not Attending World Cup Final, Big B tweets on Twitter that he not attended to World Cup Final
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has no plans of witnessing the cricket World Cup final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium April 2.
"Many media asking if I have booked tickets for the World Cup final...not true...news is false," Amitabh posted on his Twitter page.
It was reported that Amitabh and his son Abhishek, both sports enthusiasts, would be at the stadium during the final match.
SRK again active on Twitter
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is back on Twitter! After staying away from the micro-blogging site for over two months, the actor has returned with a bang.
"Back home after outdoor stints. Nice to be back to familiarity...and also with my familiar twitter friends. As promised a big HELLO!" Shah Rukh posted.
The actor says he is excited at the thought of releasing the teasers of his home production "Ra.One".
"Excited with thought of 'Ra.One' teaser 10 seconds tomorrow and 30 seconds from 24th on ESPN Star. Had promised will show here first. Will try," he added.
Shah Rukh is quite gung-ho about getting back to Twitter.
"Yes, nice to be back...like bad habits even you all our difficult to quit...so here's to a new round of bad habiting between u and me. Welcome back to late night sessions my friends. Love to u all," he added.
Preity back with her permed locks!
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta is once again sporting the permed hair look that she popularised in her 2001 film "Dil Chahta Hai".
For a long time, the bubbly beauty had been flaunting straight hair. But when Preity took up the role as the host of Colors' "Guinness World Records - Ab India Todega", she opted for the permed look.
"Preity loves to experiment and can carry off almost everything with style and panache. She has now permed her hair and it won't be too long before the trend catches on since she is a trendsetter in her own right. She has been receiving compliments and everyone is raving about her new look," said a source.
Hrithik the 'Girl Magnet', Hrithik the 'Girl Magnet', Hrithik the 'Girl Magnet'
Hrithik Roshan might be shooting in the heat and he might be covered with dust and with bruises on his face but that doesn't take away from the hold he has on the opposite sex.
Recently word spread that Duggu was shooting at an abandoned mill in town and girls from a nearby college began gathering and waiting there for hours to catch a glimpse of the actor.
They would scream loudly on spotting the Agneepath actor, and some even swooned. And all that attention from girls isn't enough, add the girls at auditions for his TV show Just Dance who go dreamy-eyed every time he is around. Think we'll simply start calling him Girl Magnet.
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Ra.One first look to be unveiled today at World Cup telecast, Ra.One first look unveiled at World cup telecast, Shahrukh Ra.one first look reveals at
Get set to witness the event of the year. For all waiting with bated breath to catch the First Look of 2011's most anticipated film Ra.One, they are in for a treat. Shah Rukh Khan and Anubhav Sinha would be giving a glimpse of what the film is all about in a 10 seconds teaser during the First Quarter Finals of World Cup Cricket. As Pakistan take on West Indies today, the First Look would be beamed multiple times on the sports channels.
This is not all as starting tomorrow (with India v/s Australia Quarter Finals) and then for every subsequent match till the Finals, an exclusive 30 seconds teaser would be unleashed as well. Frequency of these teasers would be at least once every hour hence ensuring that no one misses having a glimpse of what lies ahead this Diwali.
Confirms Anubhav Sinha, the film's director, "Yes, the first look would be out during World Cup. Needless to say, this is a huge platform and for a film of this scale, there couldn't have been a better start."
Typically even for the biggest of the films, a first look is unveiled not more than 100 days in advance. Why are the makers looking at this promotional kick start more than 6 months in advance?
"Well, there have been so many myths about the film that started from the day Ra.One was first spoken about", says the soft spoken director, "It was very important for us to introduce to the audience what the film really is."
Elaborating, he continues, "Ra.One is not a Bollywood film that they have seen before. The kind of size and magnitude that the film has requires it to be slowly introduced to the audience and that's the very purpose why we are starting the whole communication so early."
And will Shah Rukh feature prominently in this teaser or would it be all about VFX and technical wizardry?
"To begin with the impression that you would get from the teaser is that Ra.One is one big action film. It would be only later in the subsequent promos that story angles would be introduced. And yes, as of now you would definitely get to see a glimpse of Shah Rukh's look. Also, all the doubts around whether Shah Rukh udta hai, kood-ta hai ya phir kuch stunts karta hai would be addressed as well", laughs Anubhav before signing off.
Also starring Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal, Ra.One is a Diwali release and arrives all over on 26th October.
Kangna Ranaut Birthday Today, Kangna Ranaut Birthday Photos, Birthday Baby Rangna Ranaut, Wishing Kangna Ranaut a very happy Birthday
Today's birthday girl Kangna Ranaut is someone who has no heavy-duty surnames, neither a Godfather. Yet she made it onto the top slot, only due to her sheer hard work and determination. Maybe that explains the confessing a National award for her stunning performance in the cult film Fashion. One can still hear the applauds and applause for her real-to-life performance in the recently released film Tanu Weds Manu.
Not many know that, she was born in a family of a school teacher and a businessman as her parents. She also joined the Elite Modelling Agency situated in Delhi. Post that, as they say, there's no looking back. You too can join, as to wish this Hottest chic a very Happy Birthday.
Sonakshi not scared of Item songs, I'm not scared of item numbers: Sonakshi Sinha, Sonakshi ready to do Item numbers
Actress Sonakshi Sinha wants to prove that she is truly "Dabangg" when it comes to her professional career. Brushing aside the rumours that she wants to refrain from doing item numbers, the actress came out saying that she is not scared of doing them.
The 23-year-old, who has shown her dancing expertise on stage at various award shows earlier this year, revealed that she has no problems in joining the lines of Katrina Kaif, Malaika Arora Khan and Mallika Sherawat by doing an item number, but she has to be comfortable in doing so.
"I'm not scared of doing item numbers. For me, when I did stage shows, I was wearing what I was comfortable in and the moves that I was doing were also what I was comfortable doing. So all depends on comfort. If what is offered to me, I'm comfortable doing that, then I might just take it up. I'm not averse to it," Sonakshi told reporters here.
Sonakshi, the daughter of veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, has laid down various rules for herself. She has been maintaining that she won't be doing any kissing scenes in films and also won't sport a bikini on screen ever.
Yet the budding actress has been getting plump Bollywood offers. After her debut film "Dabangg" with Salman Khan, the actress will be seen in "Joker" with Akshay Kumar and is also a part of "Race 2".
At an event Tuesday, she was also named as the brand ambassador of fashion brand Provogue, that has had actors like Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham, Fardeen Khan and Katrina Kaif endorsing it in the past.
"I'm very happy to be associated with Provogue. I think they've seen how my career is shaping up and they think that I'm able to contribute to their brand in some way as a brand ambassador. So very happy about this association and hopefully it will be a long and fruitful one for both of us," said Sonakshi.
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First look: Ajay Devgn in Singham
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Ben Affleck's first experience of buying condoms revealed in sex book
Actor Ben Affleck''s embarrassing first experience of buying condoms at the age of 18 has been explained in a new sex book.
The actor/director contributed a story to a 1990 teen sex guide called ''Risky Times: How to be AIDS Smart and Stay Healthy'' written by Jeanne Blake, his friend Matt Damon''s former step-mother, reports the Daily Express.
The book, which is now out of print, resurfaced during Damon''s recent appearance on Jay Leno''s U.S. talk show, with the actor telling the host, "Yes, that''s Ben. And all the sex he wasn''t getting... There''s some good dirt on Ben in there, I''m sure."
Affleck''s story about buying condoms from a pharmacy has now surfaced online along with a picture of the actor as a teenager.
The star, who was 18 years old at the time of the encounter, recalled, "I was so scared. I wondered: ''Are they going to call my mom?'' I went into the store, walked up to the shelf and grabbed the box. I didn''t stand there looking too long. There were two registers. A man was at one, a woman at another. Of course, the woman''s register came up first. I felt so self-conscious and idiotic, but it was all over in a second. I put them down and she looked at me with this stoic face and rang them up and put them in a bag, and I ran out of that store really fast!"
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South s'X siren to blow in Hollywood!, Lakshmi Rai to sizzle in Hollywood, Lakshmi Rai under James Cameron Direction, Lakshmi Rai with James Cameron
Lakshmi rai, the sizzling south sexy siren known for hot and awesome assets appears to have targeted on Hollywood. Yes, she recently met James Cameron of Titanic and Avatar fame in Abu Dhabi during a media summit.
The world's most famous director was there in the Arabian city to give a lecture on 3D. During this meet, director Priyadarshan tried to get an appointment with James but surprisingly Cameron turned up at the location of a desert near Abu Dhabi to watch the shooting. Exactly at the same time lakshmi rai shooting with Mohanlal met James and he was impressed by the sex appeal of this beauty. Now, Laksmi says that James invited her to Hollywood for his next film. Can we really trust this girl folks?
Katie Price denies her friend Amir Khan's claims that she dumped Leandro for boxer's best friend
Just when things were starting to look serious for Katie Price and yet another new man, her romance has been delivered a blow.
The model's good friend Amir Khan stunned followers on Twitter by posting a series of messages yesterday claiming that she had dumped her current squeeze Leandro Penna for Khan's best friend.
The boxer and Saj Mohamed, a member of his team, have filled their social networking feeds in recent days with posts about Miss Price, with Saj, 23, even claiming: 'Katie is and will always b the love of my life.'
Olympic boxer Khan, 24, wrote: 'Wow jus got a msg, y katie price broke up with her new bf, mr @saj23x cud be the cause of it, I think they both made for each other. (sic)'
But Katie, 32, hit back this morning, saying that she has only met Saj twice before and that there was no truth to his claims.
After issuing a denial on Twitter, Katie put on a display of unity with Leandro this morning.
The couple held hands tightly as she arrived, hair still in curlers, at BBC Radio 2 ahead of a day of promotion for her new reality series.
The day didn't get off to the best start with Price missing her first interview with BBC Breakfast after being stuck in traffic.
She earlier rubbished Amir's claims that his friend and the reality star had enjoyed liasons in London and that after a 'lengthy conversation,' would be making an announcement about their relationship.
Khan also claimed that Mohamed was shopping in a jewellery store for a gift for Katie - all of which now appears to be fantasy.
The whole saga kicked off last week when Mr Mohamed lashed out at Leandro Penna, 25, on Twitter.
Seemingly continuing a previous exchange on the social networking site, he wrote to the Argentinian model on March 15: 'What you did last night was wrong, First rule coming to england.... show some respect you little b****!
He added: 'I've never said a bad thing about him or to him.... and he insulted me for no apparent reason in his own language.. that really got me vexed!'
The following day, Saj appeared amused when the Daily Mirror printed his cross words, and, perhaps eager to live up to his newly raised profile, continued the Twitter rant.
Madonna dresses up as Charlie Chaplin for fancy dress party
Queen of Pop Madonna celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim by dressing up as Charlie Chaplin at a fancy dress celebration in New York City.
Wearing the black suit that the English comic actor wore as his most memorable on-screen character ‘The Tramp’, the 52-year-old was almost unrecognisable in the costume, reports the Daily Mail.
With a pair of baggy pants, a tight coat, a small derby hat, and the famous small moustache, Madonna went all out for the occasion.
Madonna''s latest look was a far cry from the revealing outfit she slipped into for the Oscars last month.
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