Thursday, February 5, 2009

Salma Hayek: One Pack = One Vaccine

Salma Hayek: One Pack = One Vaccine
(NSI News Source Info) February 6, 2009: Stepping out for a good cause, Salma Hayek launched the second year of the “One Pack = One Vaccine” campaign at the United States Fund for UNICEF in New York City on Thursday (February 5)The charitable cause is a partnership between Pampers and UNICEF that provides life saving vaccines to help eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus.
According to reports, “through May 1, 2009, for every specially marked pack of Pampers product purchased in the USA and Canada, Pampers will provide UNICEF with funding for one life-saving tetanus vaccine held at United States Fund for UNICEF.”
“What really excited me about this was the concept of mothers from around the world working together to protect children,” Hayek told press.
“The thought of somebody in Los Angeles, where I come from, purchasing the one pack of Pampers ... by doing this that they were going to do anyway, they could ... provide one vaccine for another mother somewhere else in the world, someone they don’t know ... these anonymous women around the world coming together to protect women and to protect children was really exciting.”

Angelina Jolie’s Thailand Refugee Trip

Angelina Jolie’s Thailand Refugee Trip
(NSI News Source Info) February 6, 2009: Continuing along with her duties as a Goodwill Ambassador, Angelina Jolie paid a visit to refugees from Burma (Myanmar) in a camp in Thailand on Wednesday (February 4). Listening to their heart-wrenching stories of civil rights abuse, the “Changeling” actress spoke to press about some of what she was told, adding that something must be done.
“I was saddened to meet a 21-year-old woman who was born in a refugee camp, who has never even been out of the camp and is now raising her own child in a camp,” Angie said after her trip to Ban Mai Nai Soi camp.
“With no foreseeable chance that these refugees will soon be able to return to Burma (Myanmar), we must find some way to help them work and become self reliant,” she added.
The camp currently houses 18,111 registered refugees, all of whom aren’t allowed to leave for proper schooling or work.

Drew Barrymore Loves Her Ex-Loves

Drew Barrymore Loves Her Ex-Loves
(NSI News Source Info) February 6, 2009: While many of us try to keep out distance from our exes, this isn’t the case with Drew Barrymore – as she enjoys staying close to her former flames.
“People are always like ‘Is it awkward?’ I’m like, ‘No: because if you can’t be with somebody, it doesn’t mean that the love has to go away-it just transfers to something different that works at that point in your life,” the former “ET” star tells.Barrymore’s ex Justin Long is a “really, really good friend.”
“We hang out all the time and people are like ‘Are you getting back together?’ And, we’re like, ‘No we’re just friends.’ He’s just the sweetest guy.”
And another previous boyfriend, Fabrizio Moretti, may team up with her for a project.
“My ex-boyfriend Fabio, [whom] I was with for five years-he’s the drummer for The Strokes-and I was just showing him my new movie, and we’re talking about doing a song together. I mean that’s just the way-if you’re fortunate enough-that life can be, and it’s so harmonious,” Barrymore explained.

Eva Longoria Hits The Set, Gets New Guest Star

Eva Longoria Hits The Set, Gets New Guest Star
(NSI News Source Info) February 6, 2009: After getting a little rest following her Beso date night with hubby Tony Parker, Eva Longoria was spotted hard at work on the set of “Desperate Housewives” on Thursday morning (February 5). The 33-year-old SAG Award-winning actress chatted with on-set personnel, getting pointers before shooting a few more memorable Isabella BraƱa Williams scenes.
In related news, Eva will soon have a new guest star, as “Pushing Daisies” actress Swoosie Kurtz is guest starring on “Desperate Housewives” as a potential love interest for one of the show’s characters.
“[Housewives writer] Marc Cherry is writing something really special ... for her,” Kurtz’s rep said. “She’s been a fan of the show for years and is so excited to get to Wisteria Lane.”
According to E! reports, the Aunt Lily actress will arrive on Wisteria Lane in Episode 17, which will air sometime in March.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Unwanted Visitors At Preity Zinta’s Birthday Party

Unwanted Visitors At Preity Zinta’s Birthday Party
(NSI News Source Info) February 4, 2009: Apart from Bollywood bigwigs, including Shahrukh Khan, Farah Khan, Chunky Pandey and others at her birthday bash at her flat in Quantum Park building in Bandra on Saturday, Preity Zinta also had some unwanted visitors in the party. It was the Mumbai police patrol team who had to after slum-dwellers in the neighbourhood complained of loud music early Sunday morning. The police ordered them to turn down the volume of the loudspeakers and said that the actress will be penalised as per the provisions for flouting noise pollution rules.
A local resident, Irfan Shaikh, said that very loud music was played in the party which started late Saturday and continued till the early hours Sunday.
“Whenever there is music or programmes in the slum areas, these people in big buildings complain against us and we have to shell out large fines. We also get disturbed and so we complained to the police,” he told media persons here Sunday morning.
Well, this was an irresponsible act from Zinta who has always shown her social responsibility and did so yet again on her birthday when she adopted orphaned girls from Mother Miracle School in Hrishikesh. As their guardian, Preity will take care of finances for their basic needs like food, clothing and education.

Spencer Pratt And Heidi Montag Holla At Ya Boy

Spencer Pratt And Heidi Montag Holla At Ya Boy
(NSI News Source Info) February 4, 2009:Unless you are Perez Hilton or a loser of equal magnitude (which would be a feat in itself), Spencer Pratt would likely never be considered one's "boy."
But he and Heidi Montag did attend a birthday party for rapper Ya Boy - who certainly isn't helping his street cred with such associations recently. Here's the gruesome twosome from The Hills doing what they do best (pretty much all they do, really) at club AREA in West Hollywood, California: During this grand event, Spencer Pratt hosted the party while the great Ya Boy himself performed his hit single, "We Run LA."

Britney Spears: Can The Kids Go On Tour?

Britney Spears: Can The Kids Go On Tour?
(NSI News Source Info) February 4, 2009: As she embarks on her massive comeback tour, Britney Spears is hopeful to have her boys Sean Preston and Jayden James along for the ride. But according to Kevin Federline’s attorney, nothing has been set in stone just yet.Mark Vincent Kaplan told press, “We are working toward that. There can be an agreement reached in probably the next day, but there is not an agreement that is signed yet.”
The deal that is being worked out involves K-Fed traveling with the kids to see Miss Spears in different cities along the tour. Kaplan explained that Brit will be able to see her two sons on “pretty much the same schedule that she has now,” which is three days a week.
“Kevin is working to make them accessible by going on various central locations in various areas of the country, and his is doing that because he wants her to be able to have the maximum positive environment around her to assure that the tour will be successful.”
Kaplan added, “I don’t think the kids will be at venues. They will be available in her life when she is done with the rigors of performing.”
As for K-Fed’s new flame Victoria Prince, Kaplan said he wasn’t sure if she’d be joining him on his jaunts around the country. “I don’t even know if they know yet, but she is a very solid person and they are really great together. She is very solid, responsible and [has had a] very positive effect.”

Dev Patel: “Slumdog” Star On-The-Go

Dev Patel: “Slumdog” Star On-The-Go
(NSI News Source Info) February 4, 2009: Pulling his luggage behind him, “Slumdog Millionaire” star Dev Patel touched down at London’s Heathrow Airport aearlier today (February 4). Following a stay in New York City, Dev has returned to the UK briefly before heading back out to Los Angeles for the Academy Awards on February 22. Aside from his “Slumdog” duties, the growingly popular actor has just announced that he’ll be starring in a new M. Night Shyamalan film called “Airbender”.
Patel ended up getting the role after “Jesse McCartney bowed out due to a scheduling conflict between his musical career and the martial arts training camp required before the film starts shooting in March,” Variety reports.

Desi Girl - Dostana - (Full Song)

Desi Girl - Dostana - (Full Song)
February 4, 2009 NSI News Source Info


Russell Brand Has Been Trying To Bed Me For 3 Yrs: Gemma Garrett

Russell Brand Has Been Trying To Bed Me For 3 Yrs: Gemma Garrett
(NSI News Source Info) London - February 4, 2009: Miss Great Britain Gemma Garrett has spilled the beans that disgraced bed-hopping comedian Russell Brand has been trying his luck with her for three years but in vain.
The 27-year-old, who is also the official face of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, revealed that the prankster used his charms, which sent the women falling onto his feet.
“I’ve known Russell for three years. Of course he’s tried it on – I’d have been insulted if he hadn’t! He’s very good-looking and he’s got all the charm,” a news daily quoted her as saying.But Garrett insisted that she was yet to fall prey to him, and prefers to stay at bay because of his “popular” past.
She said: “I couldn’t deal with all his past conquests. I just couldn’t live with the knowledge of how many girls he’s been with.“I know there aren’t many women who have managed it, but I’ve resisted him for three years! That’s quite an achievement.“Also body-wise he’s not my type, though I will admit he’s very good-looking and he’s definitely got the charm.“He’s a great person to have as your friend, just not as your boyfriend.”

The Trio Tennis Winners

The Trio Tennis Winners
(NSI News Source Info) February 4, 2009: GRAND WELCOME....Tennis players, Mahesh Bhupathi, center left, and Sania Mirza, center right, arrive at Mumbai international airport in Mumbai, India, Monday. Feb. 2, 2009.

Ash Paints New York Town Pink

Ash Paints New York Town Pink
(NSI News Source Info) February 4, 2009: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with husband Abhishek and father-in-law Amitabh at the premiere of The Pink Panther 2.

It Is Raining Awards For Kareena Kapoor

It Is Raining Awards For Kareena Kapoor
(NSI News Source Info) February 4, 2009: Kareena Kapoor must be on seventh heaven these days for the kind of recognition she is getting. Apart from her love life which is rocking with Chhote Nawab, she is definitely soaring high on professional front too.
Kareena has already been awarded the India Today Woman Award, 2009 for her contribution to the world of art and cinema by none other than the world-renowned environmental activist Erin Brokovich. Now, the Rotary Club has chosen the lady for the Vocational Excellence award for being the youngest achiever in the film industry. The function is scheduled to be held at the Grand Hyatt on the 1st of Feb ‘09.
Moreover, Bebo also has some promising films in line this year including Raju Hirani’s ‘3 Idiots’, Rensil D’ Silva’s next, ‘Kambakht Ishq’, ‘Main Aur Mrs Khanna’ and ‘Agent Vinod’

India Couple's Kiss 'Not Obscene'

India Couple's Kiss 'Not Obscene'
(NSI News Source Info) February 4, 2009: A court in India has dismissed criminal proceedings against a married couple charged with obscenity for allegedly kissing in public in the capital.
The Delhi high court judge wondered how an "expression of love by a young married couple" could attract an obscenity charge.
Police arrested the couple - a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman - for kissing near a station last September.
Public displays of affection are still largely taboo in India.
The police in Delhi had begun criminal proceedings against the couple for "sitting in an objectionable position near a metro (railway station) pillar and kissing due to which passersby were feeling bad".
The maximum punishment for committing an "obscene act" is three months in prison.
Judge S Muralidhar quashed the criminal proceedings.
He said that even if police reports were accurate "it is inconceivable how... an expression of love by a young married couple would attract an offence of obscenity and trigger the coercive process of law".
The judge expressed surprise that the couple had been picked up and charged by police despite officers being told that they were married.
Controversies
Reports say the couple denied in their petition to the court they were kissing. They said they were taking self portraits on their mobile phones.
Richard Gere sparked protests in India after he kissed Shilpa Shetty
The lawyer who contested the case for the couple told a Delhi newspaper: "Obscenity charges are attracted when an act is so obscene that it encourages depravity or annoys the public.
"In this case both these contents are missing, because the charge sheet is silent on any passersby as originally claimed."
Kissing in public in India has triggered controversies in the past.
In 2007, Hollywood actor Richard Gere sparked protests in India after kissing Celebrity Big Brother winner and Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty at an Aids awareness rally in Delhi.
The protesters said Gere had insulted Indian culture by kissing the hand and face of the actress.
In 2005, a court in Rajasthan imposed a fine of $22 on an Israeli couple for kissing after getting married in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Pushkar.
Priests were offended when the couple kissed and hugged during the chanting of religious verses. In 2004, Bollywood film star Kareena Kapoor began legal proceedings against a tabloid newspaper that published photos of her kissing her co-star.
She and Shahid Kapoor said the photos were doctored and were not of them.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Ash Won’t Accept Award Without Dad

Ash Won’t Accept Award Without Dad
(NSI News Source Info) February 3, 2009: But even they must not have been prepared for Aishwarya Bachchan’s response when they conferred their prestigious Officer Dan Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres honour on the pretty Bollywood actress.
“Thank-you, but not now,” is what Ash is reported to have told the French government when its second highest civilian award was announced in her name. Incidentally, this honour has been conferred earlier on Hollywood actors Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. And, on Shah Rukh Khan as well. There’s only one higher French civilan honour — the Legion d’honour which father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, Satyajit Ray and Pandit Ravi Shankar have received.
However, Ash was not turning down the French award. She was just putting it off until her ailing father, Krishna Raj Rai, was well enough to attend the award ceremony. “I wanted my entire family — and that includes my parents, brother, sister-in-law, my husband and his parents, sister and brother-in-law — to be there. My father has been unwell and I wanted him to be there at this important moment,” said Ash.
“It will be a glorious moment. But not without my father!” Now that Krishna is well enough, Ash has asked the French government to go ahead with the ceremony. It is likely to be held in Paris when the actress attends the world premiere of her film, Pink Panther 2. “My father will have to brave the long flight. There’s a long list of dos and don’ts for him. But worth it, don’t you think,”Ash said.

Riya Doing Item Songs Again

Riya Doing Item Songs Again
(NSI News Source Info) February 3, 2009: She was last seen as a leading lady way back in 2006 when she appeared opposite Shreyas Talpade in Apna Sapna Money Money. The film was a success but Riya Sen was in no mood to get into a signing spree. Waiting patiently for the right roles to come her way, the pretty young girl, who has also been seen in successful films like Shaadi No. 1, Plan, Qayamat, Jhankaar Beats and last but not the least Style, has been keeping herself busy by being a part of item songs.
Her mini appearance amongst a horde of girls was definitely noticed as she burnt the dance floor in the sizzling title song from the film Heyy Babyy (2007).
The song turned out to be a chartbuster and Riya was noticed once again in spite of the presence of a dozen odd sexy sirens like Celina Jaitley, Koena Mitra and Amisha Patel amongst others.Now she has got a platform set for herself to make a further impression with the film Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein where she has got an entire item song shot exclusively on her.Titled “Sajan Mera”, a number where Riya is seen in yet another $izzling avatar, it also features the film’s lead Sarwar Ahuja who appears to be all pensive and troubled as per the demand of the situation in the song.
Along with Sarwar, who had debuted with Khanna & Iyer last year, the film also stars Tabassum’s grand daughter Khushi, who would be making her debut as a leading lady. The film is produced by Rajesh Gupta and directed by Manish Goel.Incidentally Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein was recently in news since the makers had gone on record to state that Riya wasn’t cooperating with them for the promotion of the film.
Apparently Riya, who has a cameo role in Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein, felt that the makers only wanted to cash in on her name and popularity to promote the film. This is why she was demanding close to Rs.3 lakh just to promote the film.Though there hasn’t been an official word on this from Riya, the makers have made it clear that they won’t bow down to her demands since the film’s promotion was planned with an extremely tight budget.

Katrina Kaif Goes Deglam....Geglam

Katrina Kaif Goes Deglam....Geglam
(NSI News Source Info) February 3, 2009: The world’s sexiest woman, as Katrina Kaif was declared in a poll last year, has decided to shed her glamourous image, for her role in critically acclaimed filmmaker Prakash Jha’s Rajniti.
And, the change of image is not restricted to her wardrobe alone. Katrina will also be required to speak in a certain dialect, for which she is undergoing voice modulation classes.Katrina says, “My role in Rajniti has different shades – I start off in a particular way and end up as a completely changed character. The character is immensely challenging and it is a huge responsibility to carry it off. I am very excited to work with Prakash Jha, who is known for his particular brand of cinema and believes in involving himself in every department of his films. I’ll soon be leaving for Bhopal to shoot for the film, where I have scenes with a crowd of around 500 people and I am gearing up for it.”

Shilpa Shetty Buys 12% Stake In Raj Royals

Shilpa Shetty Buys 12% Stake In Raj Royals
(NSI News Source Info) February 3, 2009: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her business partner Raj Kundra on Tuesday bought a 12 per cent stake in the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals , the inaugural champions of the Twenty20 event.Shetty and Kundra, a UK-based entrepreneur, are reportedly set to invest $ 15.4 million in the team, which is led by Australian spin legend Shane Warne and has international stars like South African skipper Graeme Smith and Aussie all-rounder Shane Watson in its fold.
“They have bought an approximately 12 per cent stake in the team,” Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale told reporters in Mumbai .
Shetty thus becomes the third Bollywood star after Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta to buy a stake in IPL teams.
While Shah Rukh owns Kolkata Knight Riders , Preity has a stake in Kings XI Punjab , the semi-finalists last year.
Shetty said she would have a role in the team’s promotional activities this year. “I will be promoting the team. Perhaps a music video will also come,” she quipped.