Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Modeling May Not Be Far Way in Sherlyn’s Agenda of Future

Modeling May Not Be Far Way in Sherlyn’s Agenda of Future
(NSI News Source Info) September 10, 2008: Gorgeous actress, singer and dancer Sherlyn definite has a vast sex appeal to make her every performance and songs saleable. Watch her in sexy disposition in sarees! May begetting prepare for a modeling adventure?



Sexy Kangana Had Good Time at Kenzo Store Launch

Sexy Kangana Had Good Time at Kenzo Store Launch
(NSI News Source Info) September 10, 2008: Kangana Ranaut really had a good time with top shots from Mumbai’s film and fashion industry at the launch party of the Kenzo store in the tinsel city. She was looking just extraordinary in her elegant black dress and her hair delicately styled up. Other celebrities who presented were Mandira Bedi and Adhyayan Suman.


Rakhi proposes to Salman Khan

Rakhi proposes to Salman Khan
(NSI News Source) Wednesday - September 10, 2008 Mumbai: Sassy item girl Rakhi Sawant had macho star Salman Khan completely stumped when she unexpectedly popped the question - "Marry me!" - during the grand finale of his reality television show Dus Ka Dum.Rakhi also produced a ring after asking Salman to marry her, according to a press statement.During the finale of the Nach Baliye 3 dance reality show last year, when Salman was the chief guest, Rakhi had walked away from the sets in a huff. Rakhi had lost to Sanjeeda Sheikh and Aamir Ali in the show and stormed off the stage with her beau Abhishek Awasthi in tow. Even though Salman followed her to pacify her, she snubbed him and drove off in her car.Salman was apparently miffed with her after that. But considering that she was invited to his show, Salman seems to have forgiven the controversy queen.Rakhi was on the show with comedian Shakeel Siddiqui to play the game. Two other celebrities, actors Rani Mukerji and Lara Dutta also graced the show, which will be telecast on Sep 14.

Katrina says no to helpers

Katrina says no to helpers
(NSI News Source Info) Wednesday - September 10, 2008 Mumbai: With six back-to-back hits in her kitty in the last one year, Katrina Kaif is now the reigning queen of Bollywood. But success has not gone to her head and she still believes in doing her chores herself."Katrina has not got carried away by her success. She continues to be herself," said a source close to the actress.The source said people were surprised to see the British-born actress carrying her own luggage at an airport even though her chaperones were with her."Sandhya, Katrina's secretary, was with her and though she insisted that she'd carry her luggage Katrina just did not allow her to do so! Katrina said, 'It is my luggage and I will carry it myself'."Katrina usually prefers to do her tasks on her own. Success has not spoilt her at all," added the source.After wowing audiences in the recently released romantic comedy Singh is Kinng opposite Akshay Kumar, Katrina has displaced top-rung actors, including Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra.Her success story started with Namastey London and continued with Apne, Partner, Welcome, Race and now Singh is Kinng."Katrina has learnt that success and failure are transitory and that one should not get carried away by them. She firmly believes in keeping her head placed on her shoulders," said the source.

I was never called Roshan Ahuja: Shiney

I was never called Roshan Ahuja: Shiney
(NSI News Source Info) Wednesday - September 10, 2008 New Delhi: Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja of Gangster fame has denied that his name was ever Roshan Ahuja and that he changed it to Shiney for his foray into filmdom."I don't know where that has come from now. Roshan is not my name. My parents named me Shiney and that has been my name all my life," Shiney said while he was in conversation with a radio jockey on one of the FM channels.Shiney was in the capital to promote his film Hijack, which has failed to woo audiences in the first week after its release.Talking about his role in the movie, Shiney said: "I play the character of Vikram Madan, a maintenance chief of Chandigarh airport, a man who has a hero in him and who never gives in."The film, also starring Esha Deol, tackles the subject of hijacking.Shiney began his Bollywood career in 2003 with Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and continued doing serious roles in films like Gangster, Woh Lamhe and Khoya Khoya Chand.But the actor says he is not choosy about the genre of films that he has done in his five-year-old career."I don't really have any specific genre. My genre is a film's script. If I like the script and if it excites me, then I do it. It's that simple," Shiney said."I've never said that I do only intelligent films. I do those films that I believe in and if I like its script. If the movie has a soul, it can be intelligent or unintelligent, I would still go ahead with it," he added.It is apparently the script alone that drives Shiney to zero in on his films. He said: "Good scripts are my success mantra. If you like the movie, if it interests you, if it moves you when you read it, chances are you will perform well in it and that is what makes it a success."

Minissha turns bikini babe

Minissha turns bikini babe
(NSI News Source Info) September 10, 2008 - Mumbai: A much coy Minissha Lamba is going for a major image makeover. In her soon-to-be-released Kidnap, she would be donning a bikini which certainly comes as a surprise to those who have seen her in films like Yahaan, Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd, Shaurya and Bachna Ae Haseeno."Well, it is shocking for quite a few people but if you ask me, I am really enjoying it all", says Minissha who has had an eventful 2008 so far."Seriously, I felt beautiful when I donned the bikini for Kidnap. And though people do ask me how comfortable I was with the thought of wearing a bikini, let me tell you that I was more focused on getting my body into the right shape than worrying about anything else." Talking about her decision to join the bikini bandwagon, Minissha says: "Yes, I have joined the bikini bandwagon. After all, not many girls are doing it even today, isn't it? In any case when you see Kidnap, you would realise that the makeover isn't for the sake of it. This was meant to be a part of the character and I was duly convinced that donning a bikini was indeed an integral part of the script." By wearing a bikini for Kidnap, Minissha now joins the gang of young women who have willingly agreed to get into the costume for a Sanjay Gadhvi film. After Esha Deol (Dhoom) and Bipasha Basu (Dhoom 2), she is the new bikini girl for Gadhvi. "And I am so very proud of that", exclaims Minissha, "When Sanjay told me that I had to go through this image change in Kidnap, I was game for it. I feel it was great to explore a new side of me. Going by the reaction that I am getting from people, I guess the experiment has indeed paid off."

Monday, September 8, 2008

Kuselan dispute resolved

Kuselan dispute resolved
(NSI News Source Info) Monday - September 8, 2008 Chennai: A month after the Rajinikant-starrer Kuselan was declared a flop by exhibitors and smaller distributors who complained of huge losses, the compensation dispute was resolved quietly with the Tamil superstar agreeing to pay them a higher amount.The Tamil Film Producers' Council and Tamil Nadu Exhibitors' Association issued a joint press release, saying: "In film business, one casts the net to fish amply in muddy waters. Sometimes, the catch is not worth the effort. Hereafter, all the sections of exhibitors, distributors and producers will move together jointly to avoid such catastrophes."Top film industry sources said that Rajinikant had agreed to compensate losses of the exhibitors and smaller distributors to the tune of roughly 35 per cent of their investment.Exhibitors had blamed the main distributors Pyramid Saimira of hyping the film and jacked up its distribution costs. When the film flopped, smaller distributors and exhibitors claimed compensation from the producers and main distributors.The good opening of Pyramid Saimira's new release Saroja had alleviated the sufferings of exhibitors, sources said.Though Rajnikant had a slightly long guest role in the film, Kuselan had been billed as a full length Rajnikant movie. This resulted in the movie being sold for Rs 600 million including publicity costs.Since Kuselan did not have any of the usual dramatic elements of a Rajnikant-starrer, fans of the movie icon stayed away from the theatres.When exhibitors announced a non-cooperation move against Saimira, the producers and main distributors of Kuselan, Rajnikant tried to hammer a settlement by initially offering Rs 100 million as compensation. The offer was rejected by exhibitors saying their losses amounted to much more and "banned" films being distributed by Saimira and producer K Balachander.The move threatened to bring film commerce in the south to a grinding halt as at least six films whose combined cost exceeded Rs.4 billion would have been affected if the ban had continued.Industry watchers estimate the losses to be in the region of Rs.350 million.Rajnikant has left for the USA to take part in shooting assignments of forthcoming film Robot, being directed by Shankar. The cost of the sci-fi film is expected to cross Rs 2 billion.

Apoorva teams up with Zayed yet again

Apoorva teams up with Zayed yet again
(NSI News Source Info) Monday - September 8, 2008 Mumbai: Zayed Khan-starrer Mission Istaanbul might not have worked at the box office, but that hasn't stopped its director Apoorva Lakhia from signing on the actor for another project.Lakhia has roped in Zayed for a remake of a big-budgeted Hollywood gangster epic. The film, which is being produced by Sa Re Ga Ma (HMV), is about the journey of a father and son through a series of adventures."HMV is right now in final stages of negotiations with the American producers of that film. So I wouldn't like to reveal the title on record. But, yes, it's a very different and unusual take on gangsterism," Lakhia said.Three years ago, Lakhia cast Amitabh Bachchan in Ek Ajnabee - an almost frame-by-frame remake of the Denzel Washington-starrer Man On Fire - without bothering with copyrights. But he wants his next remake done in a proper manner and says he will buy the rights of the Hollywoood movie."Times have changed now. Warner Brothers, for example, is letting Indian filmmakers do remakes of their films while remaining co-producers on the adapted projects. I think Nikhil Advani is co-producing a desi version of Warner's Wedding Crashers directed by David Dhawan. We'd like to outright buy the remake rights for the American film that I'm planning to remake."Earlier this week Lakhia, who was busy with his brother's wedding in the US, flew down to Bangkok to narrate the script to Zayed, who is shooting for "Blue" there.Apart from this, Lakhia is also set to start a film for Suniel Shetty and Ekta Kapoor.

Chandni Chowk... release postponed

Chandni Chowk... release postponed
(NSI News Source Info) Monday - September 8, 2008 New Delhi: The makers of the much-awaited Akshay Kumar - Deepika Padukone starrer Chandni Chowk To China have been toying around with the idea of releasing this film around Christmas this year, but the latest buzz is that the film has now been pushed to January next year. In fact, the makers, Warner Bros., would be coming out with ads on September 9, 2008 in all the leading newspapers announcing the new release date of Chandni Chowk To China. September 9 incidentally also happens to be Akshay Kumar s birthday. The film has been inspired by Akshay s real-life story. Akki is a boy from Chandni Chowk who goes to Bangkok as a cook. Before making his mirthful martial-arts film, Nikhil Advani, the director, sat down with his leading man Akshay Kumar and watched several karate flicks. So, the die-hard Akki fans will have to wait a little longer to know when the star s next action-comedy flick, Chandni Chowk To China, will release.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Salman ignores Lara Dutta on ‘Dus Ka Dum’

Salman ignores Lara Dutta on ‘Dus Ka Dum’
(NSI News Source Info) September 8, 2008: As Salman’s ‘Dus Ka Dum’ is all setting up to wrap up, it has a lot of guest celebrities in store for its viewers. After Jeetendra and Tushaar Kapoor, Rani Mukherji, Lara Dutta and Rakhi Sawant will be seen sharing the television screen with Salman in the show.


Salman is known to get along very well with his celebrity guests and this was evident with the way Salman was made the studio echoed with laughter and enjoyment as entertained everybody with spotty one-liners. One thing which was very very obvious was Salman’s cold behavior with Lara. He mingled quite well with Rani and Rakhi, but not with Lara Dutta.
In fact, Lara felt completely ignored as Salman gave her a cold shoulder and didn’t even speak to her much. This behavior of Salman has its roots to the time when Lara refused a role in his next ‘Main aur Mrs. Khanna’ on the plea that her role was very short. But then Sallu Mian was shocked when she went ahead and agreed to do a smaller role in Shahrukh’s ‘Billoo Barber’.
Salman made no efforts to hide the cold vibes between himself and Lara. Whether his behavior was justified or not, is up to you to decide.

Crew of Hijack Glittered at the Premiere of the Movie

Crew of Hijack Glittered at the Premiere of the Movie
(NSI News Source Info) September 8, 2008: The premiere of ‘Hijack’, a film revolving around a hijacked plane, took place in Mumbai on September 4. The film made under the banner of Eros international in association with Aliya Motion Magic, is an action thriller revolving around a plane hijacking and an airport officer who lays his life on the line to save the hostages from hijackers.


The story is about Vikram Madan (Shiney Ahuja) who is a ground maintenance officer at the Chandigarh airport. Vikram’s daughter is traveling with her teacher to a debate contest to Amritsar from Delhi. But a group of terrorists working for a man named Rasheed (KK Raina) hijack that flight. Rasheed is languishing in Indian jails and the terrorists seek his release as ransom. Esha Deol plays the air hostess in the plane.
Esha Deol revealed that she is excited about her role of an airhostess. Shiney Ahuja, the lead actor said that despite being action packed it is a family film.

Britney Spears Brings Home Her First MTV VMA

Britney Spears Brings Home Her First MTV VMA
(NSI News Source Info) September 8, 2008: It was a big night for Britney Spears at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, as she get to make up for her less-than-stellar performance last year with a big win.
Though she’s been nominated multiple times throughout her tenure as an American pop music princess, Brit never got to take home a moon man - until tonight.


The “Gimme More” songstress garnered the trophy for Best Female Artist for her video for “Piece of Me,” and received a warm congratulations from her manager/date Larry Rudolph.
Spears also opened the show tonight with a fun little skit opposite Jonah Hill in which the “Superbad” actor tried different ploys to try and kiss the “Toxic” singer. Overall it was a much better opening than her lackluster performance in 07.

Miley Cyrus: Schmoozing on the VMA Red Carpet

Miley Cyrus: Schmoozing on the VMA Red Carpet
(NSI News Source Info) September 8, 2008: Though she’s only 15, Miley Cyrus already has a way with the media. And earlier tonight she was hamming it up on the red carpet at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.
The “7 Things” sweetie actually got a chance to chat with her fellow Best New Artist nominees, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry (who recently made a comment that she’d like to kiss the “Hannah Montana” starlet).


And Miley looked absolutely fabulous in a sleeveless black sequined belted dress teamed with a pair of strappy black heels as she posed with Swift, Perry, and her mom Tish.
And things are just getting started over at Paramount Studios, where the VMAs are being hosted by “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” stud Russell Brand. Stay linked to GossipGirls for all the action!

Christina Aguilera Hangs with the Jonas Brothers

Christina Aguilera Hangs with the Jonas Brothers
(NSI News Source Info) September 8, 2008: Scoring some major points for hot moms all over the world, Christina Aguilera showed up on the red carpet at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards with a super sexy look.
Chatting it up with the Jonas Brothers, the “Ain’t No Other Man” songstress sported a bangy blonde hairdo reminiscent of Michelle Pfeiffer in “Scarface,” along with a black and beige sequined cleavage-baring gown and some funky chunky jewelry.


Not only will Christina be heating things up with her red hot looks, but she’ll also be performing on the VMAs - one of her first gigs since giving birth to her son Max.
The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards are taking over the Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. For all of the action, stay linked to the Gossip Girls.

Rihanna Rocks the VMA Red Carpet

Rihanna Rocks the VMA Red Carpet
(NSI News Source Info) September 8, 2008: She’s up for the Best Female Video award at the 2008 MTV Video Music awards tonight, and it’s going to be a big night for Rihanna.
The “Take A Bow” songstress arrived ready to get the paparazzi attention in a strapless black-top-with-brushed-gold-bottom dress and a sassy short hairdo with a hint of blonde accent.


And with Hollywood’s best and brightest showing up at the Paramount Studios this evening, the red carpet competition is going to be fierce.
Stay linked to GossipGirls for full coverage of the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards from the first red carpet arrivals to the closing curtain and after parties.

Zhang Ziyi goes platinum

Zhang Ziyi goes platinum
September 7, 2008 NSI News Source Info

Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi attends a ceremony in Shanghai on Sept. 1, 2008, celebrating the tenth anniversary of Platinum Guild International's entrance into the Chinese market. Zhang is a Chinese endorser for PGI, a London-based organization that provides support, advice and training for global jewelry buyers.
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi (C) attends a ceremony in Shanghai on Sept. 1, 2008, celebrating the tenth anniversary of Platinum Guild International's entrance into the Chinese market.
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi attends a ceremony in Shanghai on Sept. 1, 2008, celebrating the tenth anniversary of Platinum Guild International's entrance into the Chinese market.

Hollywood Celeb....Lily Allen & Sir Elton John

IT'S WAR! CELEB FEUDS

September 7, 2008 NSI News Source Info
It's War! Celeb Feuds

Hollywood Feuds

Not all was chummy between young pop singer Lily Allen and her industry elder, Sir Elton John, when they hosted the GQ Men of the Year Awards on Tuesday in London. Allen was slurring her words and swearing after reportedly spending much of the evening sipping champagne onstage. At one point, when she told the audience, "Now we reach a very special point in the evening," John cracked, "What, you are going to have another drink?" Allen, dressed demurely in a ball gown, responded: "F*** off Elton, I'm 40 years younger than you, I have my whole life ahead of me." Not to be outdone, John, 61, shot back, "I could still snort you under the table."



Is Oprah Biased? Host Won't Interview Palin

Is Oprah Biased? Host Won't Interview Palin
(NSI News Source Info) September 7, 2008: She may have let Tom Cruise jump all over her couch, but Oprah Winfrey says that Sarah Palin can't even sit on it.
At least not until after the presidential election, that is.
Responding to media reports first publicized on Matt Drudge's "The Drudge Report" claiming there was turmoil at Winfrey's Harpo Studios about whether to book the GOP vice presidential nominee on the popular talk show, Winfrey's camp said today that while she has nothing against Palin, the veep hopeful won't appear on the show anytime soon.
"The item in today's 'Drudge Report' is categorically untrue," Winfrey said in a written statement provided to ABCNews.com. "There has been absolutely no discussion about having Sarah Palin on my show.
"At the beginning of the presidential campaign, when I decided that I was going to take my first public stance in support of a candidate, I made the decision not to use my show as a platform for any of the candidates," Winfrey wrote.
"Once she brings Obama on and opens the door to political people [on her show], it's only fair to bring both Republicans and Democrats on," she added.
But, according to mother and Winfrey fan Donna Chaffins, when Obama appeared on the show does matter.
"Personally, as long as she claims she will not use her show as a platform and as long as she doesn't campaign for him on the show, I have no problem with her waiting to have Palin on the show," Chaffins said.
Chaffins said that she "would have an issue" if, now that nominations have been decided, Winfrey had only the Democratic candidates on and not the Republicans.
"I want her to be fair," said Chaffins, who is undecided on whom she will vote for come November.
Can Oprah Balance Her Support for Obama With Her Support for Women?
While Winfrey's endorsement of Obama is here to stay, why she will not invite Palin on her show, as one of the powerful women she often features, is unclear to many fans who said that regardless of her policies, Palin is making history.
"Whether you agree with Sarah Palin and her positions or not, the fact that she's the first female Republican vice presidential candidate is historical," said Joanne Bamberger, who runs the blog Punditmom1.blogspot.com.
"I'd have to imagine her audience would really want to see Palin," said Bamberger, who said that she is voting Democratic but still would love to see Palin interviewed by Winfrey. "It seems to me that Winfrey's show is all about empowering women."
By not having Palin on the show, Grossman-Green says that Winfrey is actually doing a disservice to her predominantly female audience, many of whom look for inspiration in the guests who appear on the show.
"She's doing an injustice to women by not having Palin on," Grossman-Green said. "Palin is a wonderful role model of what we're all trying to do as working women -- which is everything."
But not everyone thinks that it would make sense for Oprah to counter her support for Obama by allowing Palin to appear on her show.
"Having Palin on the show would be a conflict of interest," said Elwood Watson, a professor of history and African-American studies at East Tennessee State University and co-author of "The Oprah Phenomenon."
"She's made up her mind, and she's not going to sway from it," said Watson, when asked whether it would be plausible for Winfrey to simultaneously support Obama and interview Palin on her show, which could be interpreted as an endorsement. "How can you endorse two people?"
With almost 1,000 comments on her community message board dedicated to a possible Palin interview, Winfrey is already garnering strong reaction among her fans -- both those who are pleased with her decision and those who are not, such as Grossman-Green.
"I'm actually pretty angry with her right now because of this," she said. "I don't think I will be a gung-ho supporter right now.
"I'd think twice about switching her on or even buying her magazine."

Britney Spears to Open VMAs Once Again

Britney Spears to Open VMAs Once Again
(NSI News Source Info) September 7, 2008: They're giving her a second chance!
Britney Spears has confirmed that she will open the VMAs once again this year -- although in what capacity, it's not clear. No one will say whether or not she will be singing and/or dancing and/or grabbing the crotches of her male dancers.
"MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs?" says Brit in a statement. "I'm excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated."
Okay, Britney. It's been a year. A lot of stuff's gone down, but everyone still seems to be rooting for you. Don't mess this up.

Katrina Kaif the new age Padosan

Katrina Kaif the new age Padosan
(NSI News Source Info) September 7, 2008: The movie bosses of Padosan remake have finally found their Padosan in Katrina Kaif.
An official from Shemaroo films confirms, “Sanjay Dutt will play the role of Kishoreda, Ritiesh Deshmukh Bhola (which was played by late Sunil Dutt), Katrina Kaif Bindu (Saira Bano) while the role of Mehmood’s Master Pillai will be played by Paresh Rawal so the film will have great combination of comedy.”

Katrina Kaif is apparently very much excited about playing new age Bindu, a source says, “She will be playing the role of Bindu in the remake. The shooting will start when she finishes all her prior commitments.”
Most likely it will take place in early 2009. Katrina is very excited to essay the role of Bindu which Saira Banu had played in classic. This film is one of her favorites.”
What do you guys think will Katrina do full justice to the role of Bindu?

SRK teams up with Aamir for Temptations

SRK teams up with Aamir for Temptations
(NSI News Source Info) September 7, 2008: Well SRK has finally managed to rope an Industry bigwig for making his show Temptation a greater success than Bachchan Parivaar’s Unforgettable tour, he has roped in none other than Aamir Khan for his show.

Apparently SRK requested Aamir to be a part of his Temptation, and the perfectionist Khan politely accepted the offer.
What do you think people? Will the hot combo of SRK and Aamir set the stage on fire and fulfill SRK’s wish of having a more successful show than The Unforgettable.?

SRK left speechless by Shreyas craziness

SRK left speechless by Shreyas craziness
(NSI News Source Info) September 7, 2008: Shreyas Talpade loves to gorge on sweets and he loves Gulab Jamun so much that he can push down 20 Gulab Jamun down his throat at a time without any problem. But his obsession with Gulab Jamun is not the only thing that left SRK speechless , its the combination of curd and Gulab Jamun that he eats that left SRK shocked.

Shreyas says, “I am crazy about Gulab Jamuns. But I always have one pre-condition, I only eat them only if there is dahi (curd) to mix with it.”
“In fact on the sets of Om Shanti Om, both - my director Farah Khan and co-star Shah Rukh Khan were left speechless when they saw me relishing this combination merrily. This special combination has been my favourite sweet dish since my childhood days.”
No wonder SRK was left speechless.

Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson: Fashion Week Fabulous

Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson: Fashion Week Fabulous
(NSI News Source Info) September 7, 2008: Out supporting her twin sister, Samantha Ronson was up bright and early with Lindsay Lohan as the two headed to the Charlotte Ronson show as part of New York City Fashion Week on Saturday (September 6).
Sam’s sister’s show got underway at around 11 AM ET in the Promenade, with much excitement over her return to the big Bryant Park show following 5 seasons of hosting displays offsite.

“It wasn’t really a sudden decision, it’s been a progression,” Charlotte said of returning the Fashion Week. “It’s very exciting for me to know that at this stage of my fashion career, I am able to show in the Tents.”
Sam’s sis added: “At the same time, I am nervous and overwhelmed at the thought. Being in the Tents has always implied a certain status and achievement as well as recognition within the fashion world. I am thrilled and feel honored.”

SBH Sexy, Beautiful & Hot....Mariah Carey....Fashion Rocks NY Fashion Week 2008

SBH Sexy, Beautiful & Hot....Mariah Carey....Fashion Rocks NY Fashion Week 2008
September 7, 2008 NSI News Source Info



Paris Hilton and Benji Madden: Apple Lounge Lovers

Paris Hilton and Benji Madden: Apple Lounge Lovers
(NSI News Source Info) September 7, 2008: And they said it wouldn’t last! Paris Hilton and Benji Madden are still going strong and they were spotted enjoying a little Los Angeles night life last night (September 5).
The “House of Wax” hottie and her Good Charlotte rockstar beau were spotted heading over to the Apple Lounge to grab a bite to eat with Paris’ sister Nicky.

Following their dinner, Paris and Benji opted for a night of drinks and mingling at the uber-popular celebrity hangout Villa Lounge.
Earlier in the day, Madden showed off what a wonderful boyfriend he is by accompanying Miss Hilton to her appointment at a swanky Beverly Hills Salon.
And Paris recently told press that her aspirations for motherhood have taken a backseat to her career for the moment. “Right now I’m just focusing on my business and travelling around the world. There’s no time for a baby right now. I would love to be a mother one day.”

SBH....Sexy, Beautiful & Hot....Music's Hotties Del Mundo

SBH....Sexy, Beautiful & Hot....Music's Hotties Del Mundo
September 7, 2008 NSI News Source Info

Ana Barbara
Paulina Rubino
Thalia


Bollywood's Sweathearts....Ash, Kajol's day out

Bollywood's Sweathearts....Ash, Kajol's day out
September 7, 2008 NSI News Source Info


Relaxed me: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was relaxed to be back home.
The pretty lady: Ash is back after the Unforgettable tour with her family.
Big sis: Kajol was spotted with her young sister Tanishaa.
Smiles: Kajol, who was recently seen in U, Me Aur Hum, also came for the store opening.
Sexy gal: Bollywood actress Kim Sharma was also present at the launch.


Salman says 'No' to alcohol

Salman says 'No' to alcohol
(NSI News Source Info) Sunday - September 7, 2008 Mumbai: From Salman Khan to Urmila Matondkar to Nana Patekar - the Mumbai film fraternity celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with traditional fervour and zeal. They sang praises of the most widely worshipped deity of the tinsel town, Lord Ganesha.Salman observed the festival in a magnanimous way. In spite of various professional commitments, he took three days off to celebrate the festival with his family and friends.The actor says, "We have been celebrating the festival for a long time and this is the occasion when all our family members come together to celebrate it in a big way. We bring Ganapati to our home for three days and I feel a special power in His presence."Salman has even vowed to abstain from alcohol for a month for the festival and the holy month of Ramadan. Alok Mathur, Salman's spokesperson, said, "Salman took the decision of abstaining from alcohol for a month on the day when he brought the Ganapati idol to his home. The decision was taken due to the festival and the holy month of Ramadan."

Heaven on Earth premieres at Toronto fest

Heaven on Earth premieres at Toronto fest
(NSI News Source Info) Sunday - September 7, 2008 Toronto: Canada-based Indian filmmaker Deepa Mehta's Heaven on Earth, her Punjabi production about domestic violence in the immigrant community here, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.Mehta was in attendance with her whole cast, including Preity Zinta for the screening Saturday. Before the start of the film, she introduced the cast to the audience and also said that the theme was dear to her heart. Mehta praised Preity for playing her role with aplomb.Set in the Toronto suburb of Brampton, "Heaven in Earth" is the story of a Ludhiana girl Chand (Preity Zinta) who moves here after marrying Rocky Grewal (Vansh Bhardwaj) only to find herself locked in a loveless marriage, and a life of beatings and torture by her husband and in-laws. Chand's journey into hell begins the moment the na ve girl lands in Canada (considered heaven in Punjab). The awkwardness of their relationship is captured brilliantly, with the newly married couple not knowing how to consummate their relationship.Then they go on honeymoon only to be intruded upon by Rocky's mother and brother on their very first night. Soon, Rocky's Punjabi male instinct to dominate overtakes, and he starts subjecting Chand to verbal abuse and beatings at the slightest pretext.Like a typically overbearing Indian mother-in-law, Chand's mom-in-law too begins very demanding. The newly arrived Chand snaps one day when her mother-in-law holds up a chapatti to tell her how badly prepared it was. When Chand floors her with a violent push, all hell breaks loose and she gets the beating of her life. After this, she is subjected to beatings almost daily, suspected of infidelity and forced to go through agni pariksha (test by fire) to prove her innocence. And like most immigrant women, Chand is also sent to work in a factory. But she cannot collect her salary because it goes directly to her husband.As her misery deepens, Chand calls her family in Ludhiana to plead with them to send her an air ticket so that she could escape. Which, of course, she does in the end by walking out on her husband.In between, Mehta brilliantly brings out what most Punjabi families seeking 'phoren' (NRI) grooms for their daughters covet: sponsorship for them also to settle abroad. Chand's parents too want Rocky to sponsor their son Gurpreet.

Bhandarkar donates National award money

Bhandarkar donates National award money
(NSI News Source Info) Sunday - September 7, 2008 Nagpur: Bollywood producer-director Madhur Bhandarkar donated the cash he received along with the National Award to three poor Vidarbha women, whose debt-ridden husbands had committed suicide, at a simple but touching function here Saturday.The director's mother Shanta Bhandarkar handed over the dole cheques worth Rs.100,000 each to Kamla Waghmare, Sugandha Kannake and Sangita Darne even as his younger brother Nitin looked on with glistening eyes. When he won the National Award this week for his film Traffic Signal - his third consecutive award winning creation after Chandni Bar and Page 3, he had announced he would donate the cash to the three widows.With the help of friends in media and local administration, Bhandarkar had identified the three families, whose breadwinners - Kashinath Waghmare of Buldana district, Shyamrao Kannake and his son Vinod besides Prakash Darne of Yavatmal district - committed suicide in the last one year.The widows, their children in tow, were brought to the city from their villages to receive the aid as Bhandarkar, who was meaning to visit their homes, was short of time. None of the families was found 'eligible' for the government aid though a top bureaucrat admitted to IANS that they were all genuine cases of acute economic distress that could not fit in the set criteria for help.Presenting a picture of humility, the purposive director of socially relevant films told journalists that it was a small gesture from his side for just three out of hundreds of distressed agricultural families whose tales of woe had left him disturbed over the last three years."Moved by newspaper reports of farmers committing suicide in the rural area of my state (Maharashtra), I always thought I had to do something about their families in my small way ... and I feel relieved today I have done it," Bhandarkar said adding, he hoped others in the industry and the corporate world at large would follow suit.He said he was open to the idea of making a film on the agrarian crisis and farmers' plight but that it would require him to first study the problem and the countryside thoroughly. "Though I live in urban India, it's not my commitment to make only metro-centric films," he added.What explains his empathy for the underprivileged?"I come from a lower middle class family and I have struggled hard in life," Bhandarkar said, recalling the days just before his entry into the film industry when he distributed video cassettes from door to door in Pune on a rental of Rs.10.The function was organised by social worker Umakant Agnihotri who also runs an aviation academy in the city.

Imran replaces Ranbir in Delhi Belly

Imran replaces Ranbir in Delhi Belly
(NSI News Source Info) Sunday - September 7, 2008 Mumbai: Actor Imran Khan won many hearts with his debut film Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na that was produced by uncle Aamir Khan. Now he's "thrilled" to be working in yet another film by uncle dear - Delhi Belly."Yes, I'm finally doing Delhi Belly, and never mind if my maamu (uncle) is a bit of a slave-driver," joked Imran. "But seriously... I'm actually thrilled to be doing Delhi Belly. Working with Aamir maamu is always great. And after Jaane Tu ... we're doing something totally different this time," Imran said. Delhi Belly, to be directed by ad-maker Abhinay Deo, is a sex comedy about a young foreign-returned youth's adventures in the capital. Ranbir Kapoor of Bachna Ae Haseeno fame was finalised for the role, but date hassles cropped up.Ironically, Imran says he was the first choice but had to opt out due to date problems."I had met the director of Delhi Belly about six-seven months ago and he had even screen-tested me. But there were major date hassles. Since my dates were locked in for Luck I requested the Delhi Belly guys to adjust accordingly. But they were unable to do so. And since I had combination dates for Luck with Mithun-da (Mithun Chakraborty)and Sanju baba (Sanjay Dutt), I had given up the idea of doing Delhi Belly," Imran said."My Luck dates were pre-poned and Delhi Belly dates were shifted forward. So I'm finally doing the film. Kehte hain daane-daane pe likha hai khaane wale ka naam. The same goes for roles, I guess," he remarked.Imran became popular as the 'chocolate boy' in his debut film. Any regrets about not being in Abbas Tyrewala's next film?"No regrets at all. After 'Jaane Tu..., Abbas is a dear friend. If he needs me for a film he'll call me. I'm now working with other directors. He's working with other actors. We aren't in a space where we need to sit and cry because we aren't working together."There's so much stuff happening to me I've no time to brood over what I'm not doing. Fortunately I've people in my life like my mom and my girlfriend to keep me grounded."But taking a break is important, even for a newcomer."After I finish Luck and start my uncle's Delhi Belly, I plan to take a break," Imran said.

Dilip Kumar to star in Ghai's next

Dilip Kumar to star in Ghai's next
(NSI News Source Info) Sunday - September 7, 2008 Mumbai: Showman Subhash Ghai may be busy giving finishing touches to his magnum opus Yuvraaj, but he is also contemplating his next project. If the buzz is to be believed, Ghai's next directorial venture will have thespian Dilip Kumar making his comeback after 10 long years. It may be noted that Dilip Saab and Subhash Ghai last worked together in the smash hit Saudagar. Since then the veteran actor has only acted in one film- Umesh Mehra's Qila which released in 1998."Yes, it's true that Yusuf Saab and I are contemplating to do a film together. I have been insisting him for the last two years to do a film with me and finally I have managed to convince him. Right now, we are working on the script which should be hopefully ready by December this year. We plan to start filming next year," Ghai said. So what is this film all about and how did he manage to convince Dilip Kumar to return acting after a decade? "The film will be a light entertainer and Dilip Saab will be playing a pivotal role. We are still in the process of finalizing the other cast members. As for convincing Dilip Saab, all I can say is that we share a great comfort level after having worked in three films in the past. He trusts me and believes in my directorial abilities. He was clear that he would do the film only if I am directing it", added Ghai. Finally, coming to his current project Yuvraaj, how much of the shooting is left and when is it likely to release? "I am in the process of finishing Yuvraaj. We have about three - four days of shooting still left. The music of the film (composed by maestro AR Rahman) will be out in October. I should be able to release the film sometime in November or December this year", signs off the veteran filmmaker.