Saturday, January 10, 2009

Sanjay Dutt Enters Politics / Munnabhai Enters Politics!

Sanjay Dutt Enters Politics / Munnabhai Enters Politics!
(NSI News Source Info) January 10, 2009: It was a surprise announcement from Samajwadi Party on Thursday when it came out that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt would be its candidate from Lucknow for the Lok Sabha elections “subject to clearance by the Supreme Court and the Election Commission.” Mr. Dutt, who had been sentenced by the High Court under the Arms Act, would be the party’s star campaigner in the elections. Announcing the party’s first list of 29 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections after a meeting of the Central Parliamentary Board here on Thursday, party general secretary Amar Singh said, “Like a BJP MP, who is a known cricketer, was allowed to contest despite being convicted, we too will try our best to field Sanjay Dutt. If we fail, he will certainly be our star campaigner.”
He also claimed that Sanjay Dutt had agreed to contest. “Dutt told me you are like my elder brother. He said he would do anything I ask him to though he said he was not a political person,” Singh said.
Mr. Singh also said that recently the United Nations made him their global ambassador on malnutrition. “Since we are an ally of the Congress and Sanjay’s sister Priya is a Congress MP, we hope the party would be happy.”

Friday, January 9, 2009

Katrina Kaif: I Have The Best Of All Worlds

Katrina Kaif: I Have The Best Of All Worlds
(NSI News Source Info) January 9, 2009: Katrina Kaif is a happy girl, as she believes she has the best of all worlds - ahem ahem!! She means that she is lucky to work with 40+ actors like Salman and Akshay and 20+ actors like Ranbir Kapoor and John Abraham. Ask her about this and she says, “At the start of my career I’ve worked with the best and the biggest of stars like Akshay and Salman.
My best friend is Boney Kapoor’s son Arjun, we hangout with David Dhawan’s son, and we’re all friendly with Ranbir too. I have the best of all worlds. I’m excited about Rajkumar Santoshi’s film with Ranbir; as I am about Priyan’s De Dhana Dhan with Akshay.”
Whoa she is buddies with all director’s son. Smart girl!!

Bachchan Parivar To Grace Pink Panther Red Carpet

Bachchan Parivar To Grace Pink Panther Red Carpet
(NSI News Source Info) January 9, 2009: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who stars in Pink Panther will be gracing the red carpet for the premiere of the flick with hubby Abhishek and in-laws, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. A source close to Bachchans says, “Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya have had busy schedules. Pink Panther’s première is an occasion for the senior Bachchans to be with Aishwarya in happier times and to show their love and support as parents. Due to Aishwarya’s Pink Panther shooting schedule at Boston and Abhishek’s Dostana schedule, the family was unable to spend quality time together. Now the Bachchans are eagerly looking forward to the trip as their family will be together in New York.”
However the Bachchan parivaar still did not confirm the news.
Our question is - Is Amar Singh also tagging along with you guys?

Mugdha Godse On FHM

Mugdha Godse On FHM
(NSI News Source Info) January 9, 2009: Check out Mughda Godse sizzling on the cover of World’s Best magazine FHM. You like?

Brad Revs It Up

Brad Revs It Up
(NSI News Source Info) January 9, 2009: Bad boy Brad Pitt is a rebel with a cause — the “Curious” actor cruised the streets of Los Angeles solo.

'Slumdog' Shines at Critic's Choice

'Slumdog' Shines at Critic's Choice
(NSI News Source Info) January 9, 2009: India "Slumdog Millionaire" was the big winner last night at the Critic's Choice Awards. The flick scored a total of five wins for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writer, Best Young Actor/Actress, and Best Composer.Sean Penn and the cast of "Milk" raked in two awards for Best Actor and Best Ensemble. "Rachel Getting Married" star Anne Hathaway and "Doubt's" Meryl Streep tied for the lead actress category.
Heath Ledger won the first posthumous award in the history of the Critics' Choice Awards. Ledger won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "The Dark Knight." The Batman megahit also received the Best Action Movie award.
The Broadcast Film Critics Association is the largest film critics' organization with more than 200 members in the United States and Canada on television, radio and the Internet.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

2009 People’s Choice Awards: The Show, The Winners

2009 People’s Choice Awards: The Show, The Winners
(NSI News Source Info) January 8, 2009: Making for quite the spectacular evening, the 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards saw “The Dark Knight” pull off a clean sweep, raking in all five awards for which it was nominated.
Held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the star-studded affair also saw performer Carrie Underwood grab three awards while Katherine Heigl, Reese Witherspoon, Christina Applegate and Robin Williams all went home winners, as well. The complete list of winners at the 35th annual People’s Choice Awards is as follows:
Movie: “The Dark Knight”
Family movie: “WALL-E”
Action movie: “The Dark Knight”
Comedy movie: “27 Dresses”
Drama movie: “The Secret Life of Bees”
Independent movie: “The Secret Life of Bees”
Favorite cast: “The Dark Knight”
Male movie star: Will Smith
Leading man: Brad Pitt
Male action star: Will Smith
Female movie star: Reese Witherspoon
Leading lady: Kate Hudson
Female action star: Angelina Jolie
On-screen matchup: Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, “The Dark Knight”
Superhero: Christian Bale as Batman, “The Dark Knight”
TV drama: “House”
TV comedy: “Two and a Half Men”
TV animated comedy: “The Simpsons”
Sci-fi/fantasy show: “Heroes”
Reality show: “Dancing With the Stars”
Game show: “Deal or No Deal”
Male TV star: Hugh Laurie
Female TV star: Christina Applegate
Talk show host: Ellen DeGeneres
Scene-stealing guest star: Robin Williams, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
TV drama diva: Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Johnson, “The Closer”
New TV comedy: “Gary Unmarried”
New TV drama: “The Mentalist”
Male singer: Chris Brown
Female singer: Carrie Underwood
Group: Rascal Flatts
R&B song: Alicia Keys, “No One”
Pop song: Katy Perry, “I Kissed a Girl”
Rock song: Kid Rock, “All Summer Long”
Country song: Carrie Underwood, “Last Name”
Hip-hop song: Flo Rida featuring T-Pain, “Low”
Combined forces: Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown, “No Air”
Song from a soundtrack: “Mamma Mia” from “Mamma Mia!”
Funny male star: Adam Sandler
Funny female star: Tina Fey
Star under 35: Carrie Underwood
Online sensation: “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog”
User-generated video: “Barack Roll”

People’s Choice Awards Arrivals

People’s Choice Awards Arrivals
(NSI News Source Info) January 8, 2009: As afternoon turned to evening, there was a definite buzz in the air around the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, as a bevy of celebrities began to arrive at the 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards.This year’s awards once again will honor the best in entertainment as voted on by the public, rather than an industry jury. And the celebrity presence is sure to be overwhelming.
With Queen Latifah handling the hosting duties, and performances by acts like Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts, the audience is in for a real treat.
And as stars like Debra Messing, Teri Hatcher, Lori Laughlin, Hugh Laurie, David Boreanaz and Jewel arrive, the PCAs is definitely living up to its star-studded reputation.

AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup: Red Carpet Beauties

AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup: Red Carpet Beauties
(NSI News Source Info) January 8, 2009: Adding a little sexiness to the red carpet, AnnaLynne McCord and Jessica Stroup greeted fans at the Shrine Auditorium on Wednesday night (January 7).
On hand for the 2009 People’s Choice Awards, the “90210” hotties playfully posed for the cameras while mingling with fellow guests. In related news, AnnaLynne and Jessica look to be getting a new co-star, as Tori Spelling is reportedly bringing back her character of Donna Martin.
According to an inside source, Spelling has finally stuck a deal with the show’s producers to begin filming episodes, the first of which will shoot later this month, and will be directed by another “Beverly Hills 90210” alum, Jason Priestly.

Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Pakukone Sizzle Together

Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Pakukone Sizzle Together
(NSI News Source Info) Mumbai - January 8, 2009: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan roped in Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone for item songs in Billu Barber and the three actresses agreed to do the numbers because they have a point to prove to naysayers.
"My song with Shah Rukh is awesome. Shah Rukh and I have done an item song before. So, we share the required vibes," said Kareena.
Her Yeh mera dil track with the superstar in Don - The Chase Begins Again was talked about for months.Kareena, however, was criticised for her dress and weight in the song. Even the remixed version of the song lacked verve, many thought. This time Kareena wants every component in the item song to be perfect.
Farah Khan, who had choreographed the Yeh mera dil number in Don, was replaced by a brand new choreographe.
"He is Prasanna, a choreographer from south. And what innovative movements he has given to Pritam's song is just amazing! I think I've always been lucky with my item songs. Whether it was Yeh mera dil, or It's rocking, they've always rocked. The fact that mine is the first song to be in the promos does say something," said Kareena.
Though Kareena refused to talk about the money, she said: "Saif and I both love Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri. They're like family."
Priyanka, on the other hand, wants to prove that she is the biggest Shah Rukh fan despite the fact that the superstar didn't ask her to be part of the song Phir milenge chalte chalte in his recent hit Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. The song had Kajol, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Bipasha Basu and Lara Dutta.
"I'm his biggest fan," said Priyanka. "There's no way I'd say no to him for anything. All he had to do was to ask and I was on. In fact, people ask me why I wasn't there in the song featuring all the heroines with Shah Rukh in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Actually, I wasn't asked. If I was, do you think I wouldn't be in the song?"
Deepika's item song is choreographed by Farah Khan, thereby ending talks of a fall-out with the director-choreographer during the making of Om Shanti Om. "I don't know why there's all this talk of fall-out. I'm very fond of Farah and she of me. We can never fall out."
With all three Bollywood hotties vying to be in Shah Rukh's good books, the item songs in Billu Barber are bound to be the film's USP.

Saif Ali Khan To Work With Florence Brudenell-Bruce

Saif Ali Khan To Work With Florence Brudenell-Bruce
(NSI News Source Info) January 8, 2009: British actress Florence Brudenell-Bruce will appear in Saif Ali Khan's new home production Aaj Aur Kal, along with Deepika Padukone. Florence is a self-professed Bollywood fan and was formerly linked with racing driver Jensen Button.
“While I really can't really reveal what role Florence is playing, I would like to say that it's an important role and her character will revolve around me and Deepika," explains Saif, "The film is about modern relationships and the British actress will be seen in the first half of the film."
Saif had a bit of a scare over the Christmas holiday when he was admitted to hospital with stomach pains, but it turned out to be just a stomach infection picked up from some bhelpuri. After the success of Race but the disasters of Tashan and Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Saif's career has reached an unaccustomed crossroads whilst the career of his girlfriend Kareena appears to be booming.
It will be interesting to see whether Saif Ali will be able to regain ground during the coming twelve months starting with Aaj Aur Kal.

Aamir Khan And Preity Zinta Pair In Yash Chopra's Next?

Aamir Khan And Preity Zinta Pair In Yash Chopra's Next?
(NSI News Source Info) January 8, 2009: Now this one is sure to surprise several Bollywood fans, as it would only seem fitting that Shah Rukh Khan star in Yash Chopra's next directional venture. After all, SRK has been part of almost all the hits Yash Raj Films has seen in the last two years. However, Mumbai Mirror reports that Chopra Sr. is keen to star Aamir Khan across Preity Zinta for his next film, which will be an out-and-out romance in true Yash Chopra style.
A source told Mumbai Mirror, "as seen in earlier films directed by Yash Chopra it is the heroine who plays a crucial role in it. The story demanded a heroine exuding absolute purity and innocence and Yash Chopra has roped in Preity for it. The story encapsulates the journey of two strangers who meet and share deep love in old age too."
Apparently, Chopra plans to make this film very quickly by shooting in July and releasing the film in December. Even Aditya Chopra made Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi within a year or so. Like father like son!
Preity has reportedly already signed the film and talks are on with Aamir at the moment, who is basking in the success for Ghajini and shooting for Three Idiots simultaneously. If this one works out, it would certainly be a casting coup.

Happy Birthday Bipasha Basu....Best Wishes From Bollywood Hollywood Gup Shup Gossip

Happy Birthday Bipasha Basu....Best Wishes From Bollywood & Hollywood Gup Shup Gossip
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: Bipasha Basu born on 7th January 1979 has welcomed the 30th year of her life as she enters the serious age now. A former model, Bipasha Basu is now amongst the most popular and successful actress in Bollywood. She was also given the tag of being Asia’s sexiest celebrity woman by a British mag.
Bipasha Basu is quite happy with the way her career is shaping and doesn’t wanna switch over to Hollywood.
She says, “I found out that I will have to start again there, from scratch, like screen tests and other tantrums. They treat you like a newcomer. So I’ve decided to stay in Mumbai and be the ‘queen’ here.”
Very true Bips. We wish you a very happy birthday and hope this year turns out to be very eventful for you.
Wish Bipasha a very happy birthday in the comments section.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Melrose Place: Where Are They Now?

Melrose Place: Where Are They Now?
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: Los Angeles' most scandalous condo is making a comeback and E! online is reporting that CW, the same network that revamped '90210,' is solliciting the show's star, Heather Locklear, to join the new cast. Check out where Locklear and the other past Melrose residents are now.

Brad Pitt's Definition Of Cheating With Angelina Jolie May Be The Pitts

Brad Pitt's Definition Of Cheating With Angelina Jolie May Be The Pitts
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: Brad Pitt's no cheater – at least not by his definition.
The 45-year-old actor has come out swinging (again) at allegations that he began an affair with Angelina Jolie on the set of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" while he was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
Pitt announced his split from Aniston soon after the movie wrapped.
"What people don't understand is that we filmed for a year. We were still filming after Jen and I split up," he says in the February issue of W magazine. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie got close on the set of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith."
"Even then it doesn't mean that there was some kind of dastardly affair. There wasn't."
But, like many spouses before him, Pitt's definition of what constitutes an affair might be little ... off. Experts say it's not just about sex.
"An emotional affair is an affair. If you find yourself having feelings for someone, that is the beginning of an affair," says Rachel Sussman, a New York-based marriage and family therapist
So whether Pitt and Jolie consummated their relationship while he was still married to Aniston is irrelevant, she says.
Jolie, who now has six children with Pitt, raised eyebrows in October after she told the New York Times that "not a lot of people get to see a movie where their parents fell in love" - referencing her steamy onscreen role opposite Pitt in "Smith."
Aniston later pegged Jolie's remarks as "uncool" in an interview with Vogue magazine.
Both Jolie and Pitt have denied that they began dating during his marriage and Pitt now says that his early relationship with Jolie was "respectful" of his marriage with Aniston.
But Pitt's definition of what's "respectful" might differ from his ex-wife's.
"Men do tend to walk around feeling that unless I'm having sex, I'm not doing anything wrong," says M. Gary Neuman, psychotherapist and author of "The Truth About Cheating: Why Men Stray and What You Can Do to Prevent It."
But for women, he says, the idea of what's cheating is more broad.
"Women can be uncomfortable with the husband talking about how many lunches he's had with an associate. There is a difference of perspective."
Extramarital sex, he adds, "is only painful because it says how far the emotional affair went."
Both Sussman and Neuman agree that spouses can avoid becoming too close to a member of the opposite sex.
Playful banter in the workplace, business dinners and lengthy work trips away from family can all be "dangerous situations" Sussman says – let alone playing a hot-to-trot married couple in a movie like Pitt and Jolie.
Emotional cheating may be difficult to avoid, says Sussman. Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston while shooting "Smith," but says he never cheated on her. "In a long-term committed monogamous relationship, we'd be foolish to think nothing like [that] would happen in our lives. It does happen," Sussman says.
"We have to be aware that these things can happen and know when to draw the line."

Bollywood's Goodbye To George W. Bush? A Film That Makes Fun Of Him (I Do Not Agree Making Fun Of Him, Disrespectful)

Bollywood's Goodbye To George W. Bush? A Film That Makes Fun Of Him (I Do Not Agree Making Fun Of Him, Disrespectful)
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: Bollywood has a going away present for President George W. Bush as he prepares to leave the White House: a gag movie that makes him the butt of every joke. President George W. Bush is the topic of a new Bollywood film.
The new film "The President is Coming," uses Bush’s 2006 trip to Mumbai as a springboard for a fictional comedy in which six young Indians compete to shake the President’s hand.
In the story, Bush has agreed to shake the hand of one young person who represents promise for India’s future – and officials at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai proceed to put the candidates through a battery of wacky tests to choose a winner.
Directed by Indian filmmaker Kunaal Roy Kapur, the film is apparently also an homage Bush’s infamous tendency for verbal gaffes at public speaking events.
"Bush is more of a sort of metaphor for the things that America represents – good or bad – but he's also used as a bit of a punching bag because he's an easy target," Kapur, 29, told Reuters.
The English-language movie is shot in a mock documentary style and cost about $615,000 to make, according to Kapur.
The film – which is based on a play by the same name – opens Friday in India, just days before President-elect Barack Obama takes office on Jan. 20.
"It's definitely a nice little goodbye present for Bush," Kapur said.

Newcomers of 2008....Harman Baweja

Newcomers of 2008....Harman Baweja
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: Each year a new batch of actors and actresses try and make their mark in the halls of Hindi filmdom. Though some go unnoticed, each year there are some performances that stand out and you know you are seeing the start of a something special: an actor or actress who is destined to be a star! Here is our list of the 10 who we think shined the brightest in their debut films!
He may not have had the best time at the box office with his debut film, but Harman Baweja certainly made his presence felt in his Dad's launch pad Love Story 2050 with Priyanka Chopra.
The newcomer, despite being part of a project that didn't match too well with what audiences like, has a streak of releases lined up, so there has to be something special in this young talent. After all, it's not every day you remain on the “to be watched” list despite delivering a box office dud. Well Harman Baweja, we certainly hope your future films redeem you at the box office, and Ajitpal's Victory would be a great place to start!

Kajol Looks Mesmerizing As The Cover-Girl Of ‘M’

Kajol Looks Mesmerizing As The Cover-Girl Of ‘M’
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: She has taken all efforts to get back on shape and her efforts have paid or so it seems as she poses with her killer looks for the cover page of ‘M’, a lifestyle and luxury magazine for men.
Pranav Capila, executive editor, M, is all praises for Kajol and says, “Why wouldn’t a men’s magazine want Kajol on its cover? She’s certainly been on our wish list for a while. She’s one of our most talented actors; she’s intelligent and independent thinking and isn’t afraid to show it; she knows her mind and through her life choices has proved that she isn’t a slave to celebrity. She can take it or leave it. And of course, she’s a knockout! We believe that’s exactly the sort of woman our reader wants to see on our cover someone who isn’t just window-dressing to sell the magazine”
Capila adds, “I think Kajol’s feature turned out great. Visually, we wanted to present Kajol as both classic and contemporary and Jatin Kampani’s photos delivered that feel.”
On the other hand, Kajol too is impressed with the outcome and says that she had a great fun reaching out for different looks of both classic and contemporary. She earnestly thanks Jatin Kampani for getting her sported attractively.
Kajol adds, “It was great fun to shoot and to see how far you can go. It’s great working with Jatin Kampani. I think he can make anybody look good, even me.”
The magazine features one big actress a year on their cover who are generally strong, independent, successful ones. While they shot with Tabu last year; for the February 2009 issue they shot with Kajol. They loved her picture so much that they decided to use it and the interview for the January issue instead. Kajol, too, was also very accommodating during the shoot. Though she is known to be difficult, when she was shooting the lights went off but she did not complain.

Farhan Akhtar To Celebrate His Birthday On His Chat Show

Farhan Akhtar To Celebrate His Birthday On His Chat Show
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: There couldn’t have been a better way to celebrate his birthday for Farhan Akhtar than to have the celebration at his own chat show ‘Oye! Its Friday’ and that too with the leggy beauty Deepika Padukone along with a sizzlingly hot performance by none other than item girl Sherlyn Chopra. An icing to the cake took place when Farhan’s father Javed Akhtar dropped in and started to reveal some facts about the star.
So, NTDV Imagine’s much popular show, ‘Oye! It’s Friday’ celebrates Farhan Akhtar’s birthday on January 9th. It will be a party time for the host Farhan Akhtar, who celebrates his birthday with the special guests – the very gorgeous dimpled actress Deepika Padukone, the hot item girl Sherlyn Chopra and Mattias Lindstrom. All will be there to wish him on the show. The episode will be filled with tons of surprises and gifts.
Again the show also has Deepika getting candid about her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor, her experience working with the Khiladi Kumar, her favorite yesteryear actresses, her hopes and dreams of settling down and getting married, and of course… Sonam Kapoor.

Deepika Padukone To Try Her Hand At Comedy

Deepika Padukone To Try Her Hand At Comedy
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chandni Chowk To China’ is about to hit the screens and the lady is all too excited about it. Now, Deepika is all set to do a full-fledged comedy film with Sajid Khan. The film is titled ‘Houseful’ and with this film, Deepika will get her first taste with comedy. About ‘Houseful’, Deepika says, “My role in the film is not about just a few comic scenes here and there. It’s a total comic role. I wonder how I’ll manage it. Magar main koshish karoongi. Sajid has a great sense of humour and I will go by his vision. Besides, if my director has so much confidence in me, then I just cannot let him down.”
Deepika padukone has no qualms about the fact if the audience will take to seeing a funny Deepika. She answers defiantly, “I do have a sense of fun and I plan to have a ball of a time doing HOUSEFUL. See, I am a reserved person in real life, but that does not mean that I can’t be funny for the camera.” Now we wonder if that actually works.

Curtain Calls....for "Hairspray"

Curtain Calls....for "Hairspray"
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: Nine Broadway productions — including “Hairspray,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Boeing-Boeing,” “13” and “Grease” — closed for good on Sunday night, some as expected and others as a result of declining audiences in tough economic times. The cast members of "Hairspray" took their final bow on Sunday. Almost half of the current lineup on Broadway will close by the end of January.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Hrithik Roshan plays a Salsa instructor in Kites

Hrithik Roshan plays a Salsa instructor in Kites
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: Hrithik Roshan plays a Las Vegas based Salsa dance instructor in Kites. And Rakesh Roshan, the producer of the film, is sparing no cost to ensure that his son, who is already one of the best dancers in Bollywood, surpasses his previous performances. Totally motivated, Hrithik has set his best foot forward, and he is working extremely hard on his new moves. So much so that he hardly meets anyone.
The Roshans have got US-based choreographer Flexy Stu to choreograph a dance sequence in the film. Presently, the song being shot in a suburban studio in Mumbai is picturised on Hrithik and Kangna Ranaut. Supposedly, it is a crucial song during which Kangna, who plays a rich siren in the film, realizes her love for the dance instructor. The film also stars South American beauty Barbara Mori, who is expected in India in early January to shoot her part.

Manyata goes on piligrimage but without Sanjay

Manyata goes on piligrimage but without Sanjay
(NSI News Source Info) Mumbai - January 6, 2009: Sanjay Dutt's wife Manyata has reportedly left for the famed Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir to pray, but minus her husband.
She has left behind Sanjay to spend time with his three best friends, who live in different parts of the world. They were in Mumbai for the New Year and Sanjay was keen to spend some more time with them.
"Manyata left for Vaishno Devi after their New Year's party with some girl pals for three days. Initially, Sanjay, who never says no to his wife, agreed to come along. But then she saw his heart was set on enjoying the time he had with his buddies whom he rarely gets to see because of his schedules," said a source close to the couple told IANS.
"These guys have been his closest friends from childhood and are no part of the film industry. Though he has many close friends in the industry like Suniel Shetty and Bunty Walia, these three non-film friends are Sanjay's closest confidantes. He tries to get them to come over whenever he has some time off," added the source.
Manyata didn't have the heart to drag her husband away to Vaishno Devi.
"Though she really wanted her husband to accompany her, she didn't want to deprive him of his precious time with his pals. She decided to make this trip to Vaishno Devi an all-girls' thing while Sanjay chilled out with buddies, watched films and played games, back home before he resumes shooting later this week."
The year is a decisive year for the Dutts, Sanjay Dutt Productions is about to take off and they've signed some of the best directors in the business.
"Ideally, Manyata would've wanted her husband to pray. But since he was in the mood to play, she let him be. There's a perception that she has been alienating her husband from his pals. Manyata wants to end that."
Incidentally, the Dutts' New Year party was not a low-key affair by choice.
"They had invited everyone, but hardly anyone was in town," said the source.

At 30, Bipasha Basu looking for serious roles

At 30, Bipasha Basu looking for serious roles
(NSI News Source Info) New Delhi - January 6, 2009: She came into the limelight with her coffee bean complexion in "Ajnabee" and was called a scorcher for her skin show in "Jism". But Bollywood beauty Bipasha Basu, who turns 30 Wednesday, has now moved on from being just a sex icon and is signing on mature roles.
Voted the Sexiest Asian woman in 2007 by the British weekly newspaper Eastern Eye, the starlet of films like "Rudraksh", "No Entry", "Omkara" and "Dhoom 2" is taking steps towards signing on for serious roles.
"If I don't like what's being offered, I won't sign anything (any more)," Bipasha had earlier told IANS in an interview.
Her stint with arthouse movie started with Prakash Jha's 2005 political drama "Apaharan". He presented her in a deglamourised role, but it was Ajay Devgan who had an author-backed role.
Bipasha's first meatier role was in Madhur Bhandarkar's critically acclaimed 2006 film "Corporate". She proved her mettle and both critics and audiences applauded her performance. She was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actress award.
Last year she did Rituparno Ghosh's Bengali film "Shob Charitro Kalponik" and is currently doing Sudipto Chattopadhyaya's "Pankh" and Rahul Dholakia's "Lamhaa".
Despite churning out fewer hits and more misses, the actress, who entered filmdom in 2001, constantly hogged the limelight, thanks to her oomph factor.
Her long-awaited share of fame came in 2008 with hits like "Race" and "Bachna Ae Haseeno". She is now breaking from convention and taking on new challenges.
For "Lamhaa", Bipasha is all set to change the dynamics of physical appearances of a Kashmiri girl.
"When you think of a Kashmiri girl in our movies, what comes to mind is a fair-skinned, light-eyed girl. But I want to disprove that myth. The pre-conceived notions have to be overcome," said Bipasha.
The actress is bent on looking convincing in the role and had even invited a Kashmiri woman to Mumbai in order to study her body language, speech patterns and mannerisms to get into the character.
"I think I'm going to be more keen on getting it right than the director. I've never done a film like this before. The role requires me to be someone else altogether.
"And for this I needed help. I wanted to play the character the way girls really are today in Kashmir. Very basic," explained the actress, who is dating Bollywood hunk John Abraham.
Unlike other actors, Bipasha is not very keen to try her luck in Hollywood.
"No filmmakers of Hollywood are willing to sign any Bollywood actor without a screen test apart from Aishwarya Rai. They seem to know no Hindi film actors, not even Amitabh Bachchan.
"I found out that I will have to start again (there) from scratch like screen tests and other tantrums. They treat you like a newcomer. So I've decided to stay in Mumbai and be the 'queen' here," she had said.
"India is a very comfortable place for us because we have already made a niche here. So why would anyone want to go and struggle there? I don't want to go and struggle. I have gone through my struggle."
Her other future projects include "Aa Dekhen Zara" and "Freeze".

A peek at Dabbo Ratnani’s 2009 calendar

A peek at Dabbo Ratnani’s 2009 calendar
(NSI News Source Info) January, 2009: New Year calendars with Bollywood celebrities adding glaour and glitter to it are the most awaited part of any oncoming year. Among the most awaited ones is the calendar of Dabboo Ratnani. This time Dabboo has come up with his calendar featuring the brightest Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, Kangna Ranaut, Sushmita Sen, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Kajol, Riteish Deshmukh and Deepika Padukone. The calendar has Kajol in her ‘bindaas’ self atop a Mumbai taxi in a flaming red dress. Deepika Padukone is an all different look with her warrior queen avatar with a designer sword. Riteish Deshmukh looks awesomely striking with his Beatles-inspired sixties’ black and white look. Sajnay Dutt looks deadly behind the wheels of the gleaming red Ferrari.
Says Dabboo about his work, “I have not restricted myself to any dramatic theme for 2009. Some are in black and white, some are in reds while the rest are in vivid colors,” says Dabboo who begins work on his annual ritual in September every year. “Initially, I used to collect snaps of the stars I had shot and put them together for the calendar. But later, I began shooting them exclusively for it.”

Lindsay Lohan Shoots Down Breakup Rumors

Lindsay Lohan Shoots Down Breakup Rumors
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: Indulging in her favorite hobby, Lindsay Lohan was spotted out shopping in West Los Angeles on Monday afternoon (January 5).
Sporting a plaid buttondown shirt with her signature leggings, the “Mean Girls” starlet combed the racks at H.D.Buttercup before heading back to her SUV with a group of friends. Meanwhile, LiLo hopped on her computer today to shoot down rumors that she’s split from her DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson.
Lindsay writes,
“RUMORS
little piece of TRUE information:
we did NOT break up!
access hollywood, extra, et, every tabloid, page six… AND every GOSSIP website. Get your stories straight please. It’s really annoying to have all of your friends emailing you saying, i saw, i read, etc… NOT TRUE
xoxox Lindsay”

Kate Hudson: Lovely at the Late Show

Kate Hudson: Lovely at the Late Show
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: Continuing her day of “Bride Wars” promotional duties, Kate Hudson stepped out on Monday evening (January 5) to tape an appearance on the “Late Show with David Letterman” in New York City. Wearing a curve-hugging shiny green dress, the blonde beauty greeted fans before heading inside to tape tonight’s show as she boosts interest in her new comedy (which hits theaters this Friday - January 9).
Meanwhile, Miss Hudson recently opened up to Elle magazine about some of her past miscues when it comes to dating, saying, “I’ve been on so many bad dates. I went on one where I just left because he was so boring. I felt really bad, and I didn’t want him to pay for dinner.”
“It’s like, ‘It’s really nice to meet you’ - moving on!” she says. “Then you call your friend and you’re like, ‘Really? Really? Is that who you think I would have a great night with?!’”

Hilary Duff: Katsu-Ya Cutie

Hilary Duff: Katsu-Ya Cutie
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: Stepping out for dinner with a few gal pals, Hilary Duff was spotted arriving at Katsu-Ya restaurant in Hollywood on Monday night (January 5).
Trying to hide her face as she entered the popular eatery, the “Cheaper By the Dozen” actress wrapped up with a scarf and sweater as she braved the chilly weather for the top-notch Japanese cuisine. Earlier in the day, Miss Duff looked as if she just rolled out of bed in her baggy grey sweater and rolled-up yellow sweats during a shopping outing.
Looking as if she’s in the market for a home makeover, Hil checked out the offerings at Dos Gallos furniture store in West Hollywood - eventually leaving empty-handed.

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ross McCall: It's Over!

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ross McCall: It's Over!
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: We have bad news for Ross McCall.
And great news for the 3.2 billion other men on the planet (including those of us who may have had a Jennifer Love Hewitt poster in our room at college... and a picture of the actress in our wallet).
The Ghost Whisperer star and her fiance have ended their relationship, sources confirm to People Magazine. "They broke up over the holidays and have ended their engagement," an insider said. "They're both really sad about this. Even their friends are surprised; they seemed really happy. Everyone just wants the best for both of them." Representatives for Hewitt and McCall had no immediate comment. However, reports indicate that the the relationship was doomed once Jennifer Love Hewitt realized she was Jennifer Love Hewitt, and that she was engaged to some random bloke named Ross McCall.

Coming in March: Aubrey O'Day Nude in Playboy!

Coming in March: Aubrey O'Day Nude in Playboy!
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: The least shocking news of 2009 has been confirmed: Aubrey O'Day will pose naked for Playboy.
The photos of this singer in her skanky birthday suit will be published in March, giving all who plan on purchasing the issue plenty of time to bathe before doing so. "Aubrey’s making about $500,000 to drop trou," an insider told The New York Daily News. "For that kind of money, she was like ‘Why not?’"
Shots of Lisa Rinna nude will also grace the pages of Playboy this spring. We just thought you should know.
We also thought you should check out O'Day's history of posing in the almost-buff. Click on the following thumbnails to see how little of a stretch it will be for this singer to get nice and naked...

Amy Winehouse Topless, with Mystery Man in St. Lucia

Amy Winehouse Topless, with Mystery Man in St. Lucia
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: Demented, drug-addled singer Amy Winehouse was seen topless in the sea - and in a bikini whilst in the arms of an unidentified man while on holiday in St. Lucia.
Who is this new man with Amy Winehouse below? Does anyone know? Or care? We imagine Alex Haines and/or Blake Fielder-Civil might have something to say... SMOKIN': Is Amy Winehouse burning with love for a new, shirtless hunk?
Whoever he is, he's no Blaaaaake ... which may be a good thing.

Madonna to Join Britney Spears' Circus Tour

Madonna to Join Britney Spears' Circus Tour
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: Madonna has more high-energy plans to give her career a shot in the arm after her divorce - and we're not talking about marathon romps with Alex Rodriguez.
According to the UK's Daily Mirror, the Queen of Pop will be performing with Britney Spears in the summer on some of the latter's global tour to promote Circus.
That's on top of several high-profile solo gigs Madonna has planned.
For now at least, bosses are keeping the dates in which she will appear with Britney Spears under wraps. A source said: "Choreographers have been asked to create an out-of-this-world dance routine for Britney and Madonna."
"When Britney Spears joined Madonna on stage for her recent Hard Candy tour, it was very sedate. This is going to be a much more high energy dance routine - they will be getting back to what they are both good at, performing."
We can only hope for more of this ... Mmm. Wouldn't that be something? Anyway, here are more shots of the superstars "performing" together over the years.

Japanese Tourists Enjoying in Paris

Japanese Tourists Enjoying in Paris
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: Unidentified Japanese tourists jumped while taking a souvenir picture in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris as snow covered the French capital.

Snow Festival in Harbin, China

Snow Festival in Harbin, China
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: A snow sculpture took shape at the Snow Festival in Harbin, northeastern China's Heilongjiang Province.

Barack Obama met Nancy Pelosi

Barack Obama met Nancy Pelosi
(NSI News Source Info) January 6, 2009: President-elect Barack Obama met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Capitol Hill. Ms. Pelosi says she is overjoyed to be working with a fellow Democrat in the Oval Office after two years of butting heads with President Bush on everything from the war in Iraq to children's health care to overall spending.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Priyanka Chopra and two flop heroes

Priyanka Chopra and two flop heroes
(NSI News Source Info) January 5, 2009: Priyanka Chopra is out on a spree to establish flop heroes, it seems coz she will be seen with two down market Bollywood hunks, Uday Chopra and Dino Morea, in Yashraj Films’ ‘Pyaar Impossible’.
It is well understood that the movie is most probably a move from the production house to re-launch Uday Chopra, the Chopra scion. Dino Morea will play Priyanka’s love interest. ‘Pyaar Impossible’ is said to be inspired from superhit Hollywood movie ‘Notting Hill’ which starred Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the lead. Here, the role of Hugh Grant, a humble bookshop owner, is going to be played by Uday Chopra. The movie is set to roll in February this year.

Oprah Talks Weight Gain

Oprah Talks Weight Gain
(NSI News Source Info) January 5, 2009: She’s battled her weight for years, and Oprah Winfrey is taking action against her now-200-pound physique. In a recent interview, the talk show queen confessed that she’s been abusing food. Winfrey revealed, “It’s not about the food. It’s about using food – abusing food. Too much work. Not enough play. Not enough time to come down. Not enough time to really relax. I am hungry for balance. I’m hungry to do something other than work.”
The 54-year-old media mogul also came clean about hiding her figure for her O magazine cover shots. I’ve been hiding my body because I didn’t want you to see it. Here I am, one of the most visible people in the world, trying not to be seen on the cover of my own magazine.”
In 2009, Oprah is committed to getting healthy again. “This is the year of hopefulness. My goal is to be the weight that my body can hold and be healthy and strong and fit and be itself. One of the things I had to learn to do is to embrace this body that I have and be grateful for what this body has given me. God blessed me and this body. I mean, I could weep right now thinking about the love and appreciation I have for this body. For that, I am truly grateful.”

Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway Team Up in NYC

Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway Team Up in NYC
(NSI News Source Info) January 5, 2009: Continuing on their relentless promotional press tour for their upcoming film “Bride Wars,” Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway were spotted leaving an office building earlier today (January 5). The “Get Smart” brunette and her “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” blonde gal pal looked upbeat as they sauntered out into the NYC streets following their photo shoot together.
As for the theme of marriage in their new flick, Anne recently told press that she’s not in any hurry to run down the aisle, especially considering her recent breakup with con man Raffaello Follieri.
She told press, “All I know is I don’t feel any pressure to get married. I don’t feel it from my family or my friends. Or even from within. I wonder if this pressure is something women place on themselves. I just want to live the happiest life ever. If you’re the person who doesn’t want to get married, then don’t get married. Who cares? It you want to commit yourself and have that piece of paper then go for it. Just be yourself.”
Herself a divorcee, Kate Hudson mused at the thought of finding Mr. Right. “I don’t know yet who the perfect guy is. I do know that I like honest guys. That gets me going. I also like men who are really upfront about who they are and what they want. Sadly, those guys are really hard to find.”

Britney Spears and Madonna: Another Reunion?

Britney Spears and Madonna: Another Reunion?
(NSI News Source Info) January 5, 2009: They’ve been a sure-fire hit duo ever since that scandalous MTV Video Music Awards kiss a few years back. And it sounds like Britney Spears and Madonna may be devising another onstage collaboration for 2009.With the “Gimme More” songstress’ comeback tour in the not-too-distant future, reports are spewing out that suggest Madge may have a part in the show.
A source told press, “Choreographers have been asked to create an out-of-this-world dance routine for Britney and Madonna… This is going to be a high energy dance routine - getting back to what they are both good at, performing.”
Madonna invited Britney to perform during her November 2008 gig in Los Angeles, which helped to let her fans know that she was ready to take over the pop music world once again.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

2008 China Lingerie Model Contest in Nanning, South China

2008 China Lingerie Model Contest in Nanning, South China
(NSI News Source Info) January 4, 2009: 2008 China Lingerie Model Contest in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, December 28, 2008. Champion Mou Guanhong (C), the first runner-up Zhang Yu (R) and the second runner up Cheng Yuting (L) pose for a group photo after the finals of 2008 China Lingerie Model Contest in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, December 28, 2008.