A to Z of the Calendar Year 2008 for INDIA
 A FOR ABHINAV: Bindra hit the bull’s eye at the Beijing Olympics and won the gold. B FOR BOOKER: The Booker came to India again, thanks to Aravind Adiga. C FOR CHANDRAYAAN: India sent its first rocket to the moon. D FOR DHONI: Mahi emerged as the next big thing in international cricket. E [...]
Valkyrie and Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise has defied expectations and won favorable reviews from German critics for his portrayal of a Prussian army officer who tried to assassinate Hitler in 1944 in the Hollywood film “Valkyrie.” German reviewers were initially skeptical, described it as a serious work. Tom Cruise plays Colonel Claus Von Stauffenberg , who planted a briefcase [...]
Bride Wars (2009)
Liv and Emma are best friends who since childhood have planned every detail of their respective weddings. At the top of their bridal “must have” list: a ceremony at New York’s ultimate bridal destination, the Plaza Hotel. Now, at age 26, they’re both about to get married; they’re about to realize their dreams; and they’re [...]
Californication and David Duchovny
Californication is a Showtime TV series production created by Tom Kapinos, starring David Duchovny as Hank Moody: a troubled novelist whose move to California and his writer’s block complicate the relationships with his ex-girlfriend Karen (Natascha McElhone) and daughter Becca (Madeleine Martin). He as a writer tries to juggle his career, his relationship with his [...]
Chandni Chowk to China (2009)
A Bollywood chopsocky comedy about a simple cook who learns he could be the reincarnation of a mighty Chinese war hero. Sidhu (Akshay Kumar), a simple cook from Chandni Chowk, longs to escape his dreary existence and looks for shortcuts with everything from astrologers and tarot readers to a magic potato, believing in anything and everything [...]
Dancing Queen-Hema Malini and Jitendra.
Dancing Queen is an exceptional dance show that pairs a dancing diva with a protégée. Ten most desirable dancers who are known for their ‘jhatkas’, ‘latkas’ & ‘matkas’ which include Mink Brar, Sanobar Kabir, Sambhavna Seth, Shwetha Menon, Anita Hassanandani, Barkha Bisht, Ishita Arun, Bruna Abdalah Christofoli, Meghna Naidu & Dipsshikha Nagpal will wage a [...]
Uttaran on Colors
This is a story of Ichcha, born in the slums of a city but one who desires much more than what her destiny has in store for her. In the hope of giving her a better life, Ichcha’s mother joins a rich household as a maid. Ichcha befriends Tapasya (the daughter of the lady of [...]
Ghajini- A review of Aamir’s latest movie
The story is about Aamir Khan, a rich businessman who owns a cellular phone company named Air Voice and the events surrounding his relationship with Asin. After his wife is killed, he suffers from short term memory loss. But he is out to avenge his wifes murder. In Ghajini too he has come up trumps, thanks to the superb [...]
Minissha Lamba—rise (and latest pictures)
Minissha Lamba (born on January 18, 1985 in New Delhi, India to a Punjabi-speaking Sikh family), is an Indian actress. Minissha Lamba’s long term ambition was to become a journalist. While studying for a degree in Delhi, Lamba pursued modelling as a hobby and soon became a well-placed model in the Indian modelling industry. Examples [...]
State of Play- the movie and the serial
State of Play is a British television drama serial, first broadcast on BBC One in 2003. Produced in-house by the BBC, in association with independent production company Endor Productions, it was created and written by Paul Abbott, directed by David Yates and starred David Morrissey, John Simm, Kelly Macdonald, Polly Walker, Bill Nighy, and James [...]
CSI: NY (Crime Scene Investigation: New York)
CSI: NY (Crime Scene Investigation: New York) is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 22, 2004. is about forensic investigators who use high-tech science to follow the evidence and solve crimes in the Big Apple. Det. Mac Taylor, a dedicated and driven crime-scene investigator who believes that everything is connected and [...]
Amitabh Bachchan and family on India tour (Abhishek, Aishwarya Bachchan too)
After wowing north American and European audiences, the Bachchan family will go on stage in India with their Unforgettable tour. Confirms Amitabh Bachchan, “We’re working on it. The details are yet to be worked out. Wizcraft is handling the project.†The show’s first lap will cover the four metros Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata, followed by [...]
Today is World Orgasm Day-whew
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Global Orgasm for Peace http://www.globalorgasm.org/ WHO? All Men and Women, you and everyone you know. WHERE? Everywhere in the world, but especially in countries with weapons of mass destruction and places where violence is used in place of mediation. WHEN? December 21st, at 12:04 Universal Time (GMT) WHY? To effect [...]
Madge, Britney and Christmas
Madonna has agreed to spend Christmas with ex hubby Guy Ritchie, but she also wants boyfriend, American baseball star Alex Rodriguez, to join her. Madonna, who is right now in Brazil for her Sticky & Sweet tour, will reach London on December 23 with kids Rocco, David Banda and Lourdes. She has made arrangements for [...]
Skin colour still a dogma in India
 Bipasha everywhere It is sad that in spite of so much advancement not only in technology but also in the thought process, fair Complexion is still considered superior to the very dusky Indian complexion. Hot Bollywood, Bips was written off by the critics, who claimed that her dusky complexion would make it difficult for her [...]
Hollywood celebrities and drugs
For every self-destructive superstar, there are hundreds of Hollywood celebrities who live profoundly dysfunctional, conflict-ridden lives. Drug and alcohol abuse are commonplace in Hollywood and divorce almost the norm. While in the field, reporters often run across celebrities doing everything from smoking pot to snorting lines of cocaine in private parties and clubs. Of course, [...]
Hollywood Reporter — One of a kind
BINGLE DRIVES IN HIGH HEELS! Glamour girl Lara Bingle has been spotted steering the wheels of her 300,000-dollar Aston Martin in super heels. The Aussie model had reportedly stunned the onlookers after she was seen trotting in stilettos with skin-tight jeans and oversized singlet combo at the posh Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, Sydney. Bingle had [...]
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunite onscreen for the first time since 1997′s ‘Titanic’ for the emotional ’50s drama ‘Revolutionary Road,’ in theaters from December 26. Kate’s husband, Sam Mendes (‘American Beauty’), has directed the movie and is based on Richard Yates’ acclaimed 1961 novel, ‘Revolutionary Road’, the story of a Connecticut couple who must [...]
Flying Kites with Hrithik Roshan, Latin actress Barbara Mori and Kangana Ranaut
Rakesh Roshan has signed the top Latin actress “Barbara Mori” as the leading lady of his upcoming film “Kites” opposite Hrithik Roshan. The film stars Kangana Ranaut also and is set to be directed by Anurag Basu along with the amazing musical composition by Rajesh Roshan. “Kites” is being shot in New Mexico, Las Vegas [...]
Hrithik Roshan, Neha Dhupia on Farhan Akhtar’s show-Oye! It’s Friday
2008 has been a special year for Farhan Akhtar. His debut film as an actor, Rock On, captured the entire nation’s attention. And just as the year 2008 comes to a close, we get to see yet another avatar of Farhan Akhtar- this time as a talk show host. Farhan’s show Oye! It’s Friday  premiered last Friday (December 12) on [...]
Canadians moving to Apollo India for medical treatment
Toronto: Canadians are rushing to India and other Asian countries to get top medical attention at reasonable costs and avoid waiting. According to a recent report, Canada is highly short of doctors and specialists, forcing patients to wait for three years for procedures such as knee replacement and hip resurfacing. Patients who suffered in silence [...]
Canadians in Afghanistan
Three Canadian soldiers have been killed in a bomb attack in southern Afghanistan. The three were on patrol in the province of Kandahar in an armoured vehicle when the bomb exploded. One soldier was injured. Canada has 2,750 soldiers in Afghanistan. In the six years, they have been deployed in Afghanistan 103 have been killed. [...]
Parvathy Omanakuttan, first runner-up Miss World 2008 (latest pictures)
 “Miss World 2008 is Russia,” announced Julia Morley, head of the Miss World committee that organises the event. Parvathy Omanakuttan was adjudged the first runner-up at the Miss World pageant here Saturday evening, with the crown going to Miss Russia. Parvathy impressed the jury with her looks and quick wit and was one the five finalists [...]
Kylie Minogue sings for costiliest Bollywood film with Katrina
Inspired by Hollywood underwater thrillers like The Deep and Jaws, the movie is an action thriller.
Divorces In Hollywood
Look at these news reports -documents show that entertainment mogul Sumner Redstone has filed for divorce from his wife of five years. -Kate Walsh’s husband of just over a year, movie executive Alex Young, has filed for divorce. -The Gyllenhaal parents are splitting up. -Naomi Foner has filed for divorce from Stephen Gyllenhaal, -“Full House†[...]
Actress-danseuse Hema Malini judges dance reality show ‘Dancing Queen’ on Colors
Actress-danseuse Hema Malini and Jeetendra will be the judge on the dance reality show ‘Dancing Queen’ featuring women actors on Colors channel.Going on air Friday, ‘Dancing Queen’ will be hosted by popular TV actor Shabbir Ahluwalia. Ten most desirable dancers who are known for their ‘jhatkas’, ‘latkas’ & ‘matkas’ which include Mink Brar, Sanobar Kabir, Sambhavna [...]
RAB NE BANA DI JODI (U) – a Shah Rukh movie with a difference
Have you ever stopped to think if the most ordinary, uninteresting, unobtrusive man you might see on the road or around you might have a love story to tell? Maybe not! How can an ordinary man have a breathtaking, goose flesh igniting, awe inspiring love story of all things to tell? But guess what – [...]
Kate Winslet’s Vanity Fair (Photos)
Washington (ANI): Hollywood actress Kate Winslet strips once again for the cover and several other pictures in the next issue of Vanity Fair and to accompany the interview she gave to the magazine. On the cover, the Titanic actress is shown teasingly wearing a trench coat along with some gold-trimmed heels but on the inside [...]
Madonna gracing Louis Vuitton’s new ad
 Finally its out that Madonna would be gracing Louis Vuitton’s new ad campaign. The French fashion house has remained quiet till now and its only  now that Madge or Her Madgesty as she has been called sometimes that she would be appearing in the Spring/Summer ‘09 ad campaign that will hit magazines in February [...]
MADONNA celebrity lawyers can’t save Guy Ritchie’s million dollar demands
 MADONNA is handing Guy Ritchie a £32 million divorce pay-off, with a CASH sum of £12 MILLION which will land in the Brit’s bank account in the next few days. And the 40-year-old film director will also get the keys to the pop queen’s £20 MILLION Ashcombe House COUNTRY ESTATE in Wiltshire. Guy will [...]
Courteney Cox Arquette and Faith Hill launch new perfumes for Avon
Today is a big day for celebrity fragrances, as WWD announces new celeb scents for Courteney Cox Arquette and Faith Hill. Beauty brand Avon have chosen Courteney as the face of their latest scent, Spotlight. The fresh, oriental fragrance is slated to launch in limited release in April of 2009 at a budget-friendly cost of [...]
Lisa Lazarus, UK’s Miss Universe with Salman Khan in Bollywood movie Veer
Some guys have all the luck. And one of them is certainly Salman who always gets to romance stunners in his films. Even though he may have entered his 40s and even gotten hair implants, the actor still gets the 20-year-olds as his heroines. The latest one to romance Salman is Miss UK-Universe Lisa Lazarus, [...]
Bollywood actress Kajol and social issues
Bollywood actress Kajol will be honoured by iCONGO, a confederation of NGOs and Khemka Foundation, for helping educate underprivileged children. The Karamveer Puraskar award, to be given away Wednesday, recognises individuals who have been pivotal in leading change beyond their business by being committed to social issues. ”I believe that social commitment is as important as [...]
Secret Marriage of TV stars : Ali Merchant and Sara Khan
It’s very known matter of fact that tonight’s stars will no more be seen in tomorrow’s daylight. People can realize it better. But stars to stars hain! The glitz and glamour of ‘tonight’ make their eyes blazingly blind and they hardly can see the bleak morning ahead. And to stay with the glamour quotient in [...]
Freeze Framed
You absolutely adore Naseeruddin Shah. You madly admire Paresh Rawal. At times you’re amazed by Boman Irani. You don’t know what to make of Om Puri nowadays. You can (mostly) depend on Neha Dhupia to do the femme fatale act. And you don’t have any feelings – pro or anti – for Tara Sharma. Having [...]
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif is the sexist Asian
Katrina Kaif has been adjudged the sexiest Asian woman in the world in 2008 by a UK-based weekly, with last year’s winner Bipasha Basu pushed to the second spot.In the annual round conducted by ‘Eastern Eye’, a leading British Asian newspaper, Kaif emerged on the top in a shortlist of 10. The judges included Brianna Ragel, editor [...]