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Sonam wants to do father's film 'Tezaab'

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Mumbai: Even as filmmakers are revisiting old blockbusters of the 80s and 90s, actress Sonam Kapoor says that she is not particularly fond of movies made in that period but would love to do Anil Kapoor-Madhuri Dixit starrer 'Tezaab'. "I am not a huge fan of 80s and 90s as they were hero centric. If I had to play a role now it has to be of a hero. So if anything had to be remade I would love to be Ms India if not Mr India. I would love to play male characters," Sonam told PTI. "I would love to do 'Tezaab' again," she said. Her father Anil Kapoor ruled Bollywood at that time with films like 'Tezaab', 'Beta', 'Lamhe', and 'Mr India' among others. The 27-year-old actress is currently shooting for Yash Raj Films untitled project with Ayushmann Khurrana. "We have already finished the first schedule of the film. I am very happy the way things are going on," she said. She will also be sporting a bikin...

Kate Winslet to star in ‘Divergent’

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Los Angeles: British Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has been cast in upcoming young adult film 'Divergent', boosting the profile of the latest adaptation from a best-selling novel to the big screen. Film studio Summit Entertainment said on Thursday that Winslet, 37, will play the cold and unlikeable Jeanine Matthews in the film set in a dystopian future. 'Divergent', based on the first of a trilogy of novels by Veronica Roth, is set in a society that is divided into five factions that define how a person lives their life. The Abnegation people are selfless while the Erudite devote themselves to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Winslet will play the leader of the Erudite, Summit said in a statement. The studio previously announced the casting of rising star Shailene Woodley, 21, and British newcomer Theo James, 28. 'Divergent', due for release in March 2014, is the latest young adult novel to be translated to the big screen following the conclusi...

Gaga to return to work post surgery

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New York: Lady Gaga is after canceling her 'Born This Way Ball' tour due to injury, according to reports. One-month after undergoing hip surgery, the singer's manager said that she's "doing unbelievable," the New York Daily News reported. Vincent Herbert said in an interview on Tuesday that the 26-year-old Grammy winner is "doing wonderful, doing great." Herbert said that Gaga is finishing her new album, 'ARTPOP', and is "ready to get back to work." He calls the new album "very, very refreshing" and said that the pop star continues to "push the envelope."

Girls Aloud announce split

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London: Girls Aloud announced on Thursday morning that the all-girl band is splitting up - after the final gig of their ten-year anniversary tour. "Dear Alouders, we just want to say from the bottom of our hearts Thank you!! This tour has been an amazing experience and the perfect chance to say thank you for being on this journey with us through a decade," The Sun quoted a tweet from the band's official account as reading. "It has far exceeded any of our dreams and we hope we are forever your inspiration and reminder that dreams really do glitter!!" "Your love and support will stay with us forever but we have now come to the end of our incredible time together. Love you lots," the group said. The announcement was made soon after the group - Cheryl Cole, 29, Kimberley Walsh, 31, Nicola Roberts, 27, Sarah Harding, 31, and Nadine Coyle, 27 - came off the stage after their concert in Liverpool.

So much for women to do in Bollywood: Bipasha

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Mumbai: Actress Bipasha Basu feels there are not good enough roles for women in Bollywood, and that there is still so much more that women can do in the field. "We have not done enough. There is so much more to do. We all talk about the Oscars and the Golden Globes. Every actress over there is above 40 years of age. The kind of roles written for women there are just so brilliant. It's not like we will not accept those films here. It is a matter of time," Bipasha said in an interaction here. Nevertheless, she admits the change in taste is visibly better. "Now the best thing is that married actresses are being accepted. At one point of time, we were not even supposed to say that 'I have a boyfriend'. Things have changed now," she said. With newer films being accepted nowadays, Bipasha credits the audience. She feels that different films are being liked today due to the audience's demand. "It is only because of the people who watch the...

Kareena Kapoor Khan No More In Shuddhi

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  Filmmaker Karan Malhotra, who is gearing up for his second film Shuddhi, says the leading lady for the film is not yet finalised. However, there were reports that Kareena Kapoor has been roped in for the project opposite Hrithik Roshan. While Hrithik Roshan is being finalized to play the role of Lord Shiva, it is now either Deepika Padukone or Kareena Kapoor Khan that will play the role of Princess Sati in the film Shuddhi. And recently it was also in news that Kareena Kapoor is likely to play the female lead in the film. This news had bagged attention from all as it was after a long gap that the once rumored love birds Hrithik and Kareena were to team up for a film. But if go by the latest update from the director then the leading lady for the film is not yet finalized. Karan Malhotra said, “The leading lady is not yet finalized. So far, it’s only Hrithik who has been finalized. I can’t talk much about whether Kareena is in the film as long as Karan doesn’t...

Jay-Z raps about wife in new track

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London: Jay-Z returned the favour to his wife Beyonce, who sang about her husband in her controversial single 'Bow Down/I Been On,' by rapping about the female hip-hop artist in his latest track. The song by Beyonce that was leaked online a few days ago had caused quite an uproar, with its lyrics saying, "I took my time to live my life but don't think I'm just his little wife. Don't get it twisted this is my sh*t." The artist formerly known as Shawn Carter sings these lyrics in his guest rap on Kendrick Lamars new track called "B**** Dont Kill My Vibe," Up in the clouds, me and my spouse / Rumors on the ground gettin too loud" "Please turn them s-ts down, cant hear myself think / Turbulence, s-t, almost spilled my drink," the Mirror quoted him as rapping. Beyonce was not the only one whom Jay-Z referred to in his song; he went on to name his close friend and U.S. President Barack Obama in the track. "Presidential ...

~~ MTV Video Music Awards India 2013 ~~

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  A R Rahman, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Imran Khan, Zarine Khan, Amit Trivedi, Ayushmann Khurrana, Leslie Lewis, Bappi Lahiri, Rabbi Shergill, Kailash Kher, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Sonu Nigam, Mika Singh, Amit Sadh, Jackky Bhagnani, Sushant Singh Rajput, Pritam, Anu Malik and other celebrities were present at MTV Video Music Awards India 2013. Click on, for exclusive snaps from the event!

A Minute With: Selena Gomez on 'Spring Breakers'

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Los Angeles: Actress and singer Selena Gomez breaks out of her squeaky clean Disney Channel image to star in the independent film 'Spring Breakers' for filmmaker Harmony Korine. In the film, which opens in wide release on Friday, Gomez stars as a young girl who is part of a quartet of college students whose spring break in Florida takes them from parties to jail and a criminal underworld. Gomez is best known as pop star Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend and the star of Disney's 'The Wizards of Waverly Place', which ended its four season run last year. She recently returned to the channel for a reunion film, 'The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex'. Gomez, 20, spoke to Reuters about her career, growing up and transitioning into more adult roles. Q: Harmony Korine has a reputation for shocking his audience with movies like 'Kids', 'Gummo' and 'Trash Humpers'. Weren't you nervous about doing this film? A: I was more exci...

Brazilian Carnival 2013

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5 Assistant Directors Propose Marriage To Tamannaah

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In keeping with the films he makes, director Sajid Khan ensures that work on the set is just as entertaining. So no shooting day is complete without its share of masti. One day, on the set of his upcoming Ajay Devgn starrer Himmatwala, his heroine, Tamannaah became the unsuspecting victim of his prank. The filmmaker had instructed all his assistant directors to go turn by turn to the actress and propose to her. While Tamannaah was initially shocked, she was quick to realise that her director was calling the shots on this one too. A source from the unit says, “Tamannaah took the proposals very sportingly. It was actually done to make her and the crew comfortable so it would be better for everyone to work together as a family.”

Play Holi with these Colours with Your Lover, Parents, Relatives and Friends

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The nature has given humans a beautiful gist of colours. Every colour that we see around us symbolizes a different feeling and emotion. Holi is a festival of relationships. Whenver you go ahead to play holi with your lover remember a few things. Wife or girlfriend This festival is enjoyed most by husband-wife and lovers. On this day apply red or orange colour on your lover. This colour brings love, happiness and trust in a relationship. Husband or boyfriend Apply red or light blue colour on your boyfriend or husband. Red colour symbolizes love and blue colour depicts patience and trust. Both these emotions are required in any relationship.

Catherine Tresa New Hot Stills

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui not Under Pressure

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  Nawazuddin Siddiqui , who received a special mention at the 60th National Film Awards for four films, says there won’t be any pressure on him even after such a big honour. Nawazuddin received the special mention for four of his films – “ Kahaani ”, “ Gangs of Wasseypur ”, “ Dekh Indian Circus ” and “ Talaash ”. “National Awards, of course feel good. But there should not be any pressure. I will continue to work like I have been. Not just the National Award, but it goes for any award, there should be no pressure,” Nawazuddin said here on Thursday at the premiere of his new film ‘Aatma’.Directed by Suparn Verma, ‘ Aatma ’, which released on Friday, also stars Bipasha Basu in lead role.“You should work according to your instinct. It is definitely the most prestigious award and that means appreciation for your work,” he added.

Saif ali khan is not a VIP

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  Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was forcibly evicted from the VIP lounge at the Chowdhary Charan Singh airport in Lucknow on Thursday. As per the reports, since his name was not in the list of Government authorized VIP list he had to face the heat.The 42-year-old actor, who was in the city for the shooting of Tigmanshu Dhulia ‘s upcoming directorial Bullet Raja, was on his way to Delhi when he reached the Chaudhary Charan Singh airport and entered the VIP lounge, airport sources said. In the air port he was forcibly evicted from the VIP lounge. He had an argument with the security personnel of the CISF as they asked him to vacate. But when the actor refused to move out and wanted to tell that he should be in the lounge, he was forcibly evicted. after the incident Saif had to wait in the open area like any other traveler and later left on a Jet Airways flight . The administration as well as the airport security officials denied that there was any tiff between...

'Jolly LLB' success bash

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Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Amrita Rao, Boman Irani, Subhash Kapoor and other celebrities were present at the success bash of 'Jolly LLB' held at Escobar, Mumbai. The engaging courtroom drama collected approximately Rs 12.51 crore in the opening weekend. Click on, for exclusive snaps from the event!

~~ Jwala Gutta turns item girl ~~

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 After her exploits on the badminton court, ace Indian shuttler Jwala Gutta is now making her foray into tinsel town and she will be seen shaking a leg in a dance number for Telugu film 'Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde' (GJG). Known for her spirited performance on court, Jwala, who is the reigning Commonwealth Games gold medallist, is now shooting for a dance number in a film, which stars her good friend and actor Nithiin. "Nithiin and the producer are my good friends and they told me about this song. I thought they were kidding but after I heard the song, I thought why not give it a shot after all life is one and I like trying out new things," Jwala told us. "The song is peppy and casual. I was nervous on the first day of my shoot yesterday as there were lots of people at the set and it is a different experience. I had to do rehearsals for the steps for a week and it was fun," she added. Asked if she wants to switch her career to ...

~~ Dawson’s Creek: then and now ~~

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 Do you recognize this Hollywood hunk from his humble beginnings? It's former Dawson's Creek actor Joshua Jackson (and is it just us, or has he got better looking with age?!) But what happened to the other Dawson's Creek cast members? Click on, for exclusive snaps of the Album's

~~ Caught on camera ~~

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Christina Aguilera nearly caused a media meltdown when she arrived at The Voice screening looking hotter than ever. In a trusty little black dress and natural make-up the saucy singer looked better than we've seen her in months! Click through to see other celebs caught on camera...