Former child star Gary Coleman dies at 42
Actor Gary Coleman, who shot to fame in the 1970s as the child star of TV sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes’, has died from a brain haemorrhage. He was 42. Coleman was taken to a hospital in Provo, Utah, earlier this week after he suffered a fall at his nearby home. According to the hospital staff, Coleman’s wife, Shannon, [...]
First look of ‘Kites’ unveiled at Cannes Film Festival
In an attempt to woo the global audience, actor Hrithik Roshan unveiled the first look of his much hyped film ‘Kites’ amid fanfare at the Cannes Film Festival. The teaser trailer and some key art posters of the film were released before the global media by Hrithik in the presence of the cast and crew of [...]
Smoking cessation treatments for the mentally ill
Scientists have found that treatment for smoking dependence is as effective among people with severe mental illnesses as it is for the general population. They also found that offering such treatments does not appear to cause deterioration in mental health. This is good news: people with severe mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia have some of the [...]
DeWyze wins ‘American Idol’
The final day had a big surprise and a departure in store for the fans.Former paint salesman Lee DeWyze was the surprise winner of American Idol on Wednesday, beating front-runner Crystal Bowersox on a night that saw all the talent show’s former champions reunite to bid farewell to Simon Cowell. DeWyze, a 24-year-old Chicago native, won [...]
Lakshmi confesses to romancing billionaire Forstmann
Former model and celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi has publicly confessed her feelings for US billionaire Teddy Forstmann after declaring him ‘the person that I love’. The 39-year-old actress, who was married to author Salman Rushdie, gave an emotional speech at The Endometriosis Foundation of America’s Blossom Ball recounting her own struggle with the medical condition and [...]
How to hide an office romance
Having an affair with a co-worker, but fearing that it might land your job in trouble? Well, now you can hide that office romance by following only a few tips. Here is a set of guidelines on how to conceal your passionate office romp: Don’t change your routine The best way to conceal an office romance [...]
Scherzinger wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Singer Nicole Scherzinger tangoed and jived her way to ballroom stardom on Tuesday, winning a tight contest on “Dancing With the Stars” and ending a season that by most measures was the TV show’s best yet. Olympic gold medalist skater Evan Lysacek wound up second and sports reporter Erin Andrews trailed in third. The results might have [...]
Viagra may cause hearing loss: Study
Men who regularly take impotence drug Viagra may be at increased risk of long-term hearing loss, a new study has claimed. According to the study, men who take such erectile dysfunction drugs, called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5i), are twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss than those who don’t use such drugs, LiveScience reported. Study [...]
Jude Law, Sienna Miller’s ‘blazing row’ in public
Jude Law and Sienna Miller are back to their old routine after reuniting recently. The Daily Mail reports that the couple was spotted having a ‘spectacular falling out” at a posh London bar. Law and Miller reportedly got into a public shouting match following a game of snooker at East London’s Shoreditch House. ”It was like old times,” [...]
Brittany Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack found dead
The husband of Brittany Murphy was found dead at his Los Angeles home late Sunday, five months after the Hollywood actress died, police said. The body of British screenwriter Simon Monjack was found late Sunday night at his residence in the Hollywood Hills, police spokesman Sgt. Louie Lozano said. The preliminary cause of death is natural causes, [...]
Mother is Cheryl Cole’s role model
‘Girls Aloud’ singer Cheryl Cole is inspired by her mother, who inspired her to become a better person in life. Cole, who recently separated from her footballer husband Ashley Cole over his alleged infidelities, believes that her mother, Joan Callaghan, has a very positive outlook on life, Hello magazine reported. ”My mum’s a great person. When I [...]
New path for novel Alzheimer’s therapies found
Scientists have discovered a new Alzheimer’s-related mechanism that could give rise to the development of new therapies against this disease. The novelty lies in a new mechanism through which the amyloid peptide, the major pathogen in Alzheimer’s disease, provokes neuronal death. Researchers from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) have found that this peptide activates some [...]
Lindsay Lohan avoids arrest
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan escaped arrest for failing to appear in court. The judge recalled a warrant against the actress after her lawyers paid the bail amount. The 23-year-old star, who has been hogging the headlines for all the wrong reasons in the past months, was due to appear before judge Marsha Revel amid allegations that [...]
Madonna’s night out ends with parking ticket
Material Girl’ singer Madonna landed herself a ticket during a night out after she parked her car on a double yellow line in Mayfair. Madonna, 51, had organised a thank you party for her tour dancers, which started with dinner at the exclusive Supperclub in Notting Hill and moved on to Aura nightclub, reports the Sun. She [...]
Laugh every day to keep doctor away
Forget rigorous workout schedules, finding humour in real life situations could be just enough to keep you hale and hearty. A new study has revealed that laughter can do as much good for your body as going for a run. The findings showed that volunteers who watched 20 minutes of comedies and stand-up routines experienced a dramatic [...]
Ronan cheated on his wife?
Pop heartthrob Ronana Keating has been hit with allegations that he cheated on wife Yvonne while on a recent tour which led to their split. The couple’s representative announced yesterday that they have separated, marking the end of their 12-year marriage. The spokesperson added that the break-up was ‘amicable’ but a new report suggests their union was [...]
James Cameron accused of plagiarism
Filmmaker James Cameron is facing a lawsuit after being accused of stealing the idea for his blockbuster movie Avatar. Writer Kelly Van has claimed that Cameron based the movie on her online book Sheila the Warrior: The Damned. However, Cameron insists he’s never seen the story, but Van has filed papers alleging that both the director and [...]
Suri Cruise turns to direction at four
She may have just turned four, but Suri Cruise is already a good director, says her father Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise. The proud papa is so sure of his young daughter’s talent that he often takes tips from the toddler on the sets of his films, reported Contactmusic. Suri who stepped into the limelight soon after her [...]
Air India plane crash Mangalore (overshoots runway, 160 feared dead)
MANGALORE: At least 160 people are feared dead after an Air India Express aircraft from Dubai, carrying 173 passengers, overshot the runway while landing at the Mangalore airport on Saturday morning. At least 6-8 people in critical condition have been rescued. Rescue operation was hampered by the thick smoke that engulfed the plane, airport authorities said. The [...]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Fox
Transformers’ star Megan Fox has in an interview revealed that she has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Fox, 24, revealed to Allure magazine in the June issue that she cannot stand dirt, which means that she cannot use public cutlery or enter a restroom without feeling uncomfortable. “This is a sickness, I have an illness,” the New York Daily [...]
Katy Perry to get married in Goa?
Pop star Katy Perry’s marriage to funnyman Russell Brand won’t be an extravagant affair – the couple are reportedly planning an intimate party in India. Perry’s friend R&B star Rihanna has suggested they could get hitched in India where the 34-year-old British comedian proposed on New Year’s Eve. They will fly their select guests to a [...]
Shekhar Kapur’s ‘Paani’ aims water shortage
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who is a jury member at this year’s Cannes festival, hopes to find a solution to the grave problem of global water shortage through his next venture ‘Paani’. The shooting of the film, starring Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan, will begin in November in Singapore and Dubai. Based on a book by Maude Barlow, ‘Blue [...]
Lopez finds shooting steamy scenes weird
Actress Jennifer Lopez had a tough time shooting steamy scenes with co-star Alex O’Loughlin in the upcoming rom-com ‘Backup Plan’ because she finds them “weird”. Lopez plays a woman, who tired of waiting for the man of her dreams, conceives through artificial insemination, only to meet the man of her dreams on the very same day [...]
Beautiful not influential: Pattinson
He is the lovable vampire from ‘Twilight’ and gets plenty of attention but actor Robert Pattinson feels he maybe beautiful but not an influential guy. When the 24-year-old heartthrob was asked by talk show host Oprah Winfrey on being named to People magazine’s Most Beautiful List and Time’s 100 Most Influential People on a special Twilight-themed [...]
Paris Hilton on ‘bikini’ diet
Socialite Paris Hilton has given up fast food to get her body into shape and look good in a bikini. Despite her slim figure, the hotel heiress wants to look good in a bikini and is now on a strict diet and exercise regime, US magazine reported. ”I’ve been really working out. I’m not eating fast food [...]
Russell Crowe and Bollywood
He is the Hollywood superstar known for playing tough guys, but Russell Crowe wants a piece of Bollywood song and dance and is heading to India looking for the perfect story. The Academy Award winning actor whose film ‘Robin Hood’ opened the prestigious Cannes festival, has been in talks with Indian financiers and plans to star [...]
Indians at Cannes 2010
It was Deepika Padukone’s first appearance at Cannes film festival and she kick-started her presence in an Indian style wearing an outfit that totally represents Indian culture and tradition, i.e. saree. While Aishwarya RaiBachchan who has been a regular face of Cannes fail to impress this time with her western outfit. The 24 yr old [...]
Marisa Miller is ‘Sexiest Woman in the World’
American supermodel Marisa Miller has been named the ‘Sexiest Woman in the World’ in a new poll by FHM which included India too. The Victoria’s Secret Angel stole the global sexiest woman crown from last year’s winner Megan Fox. The poll saw more than a million votes pour in from countries including the UK, USA, Australia, China, [...]
Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller’s marriage
Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller are still trying to make their marriage work. The couple – whose relationship has been on the rocks since Charlie was arrested on Christmas Day (25.12.09), following assault allegations made by Brooke – are not thinking about divorce at the moment and want to see if they can sort things out [...]
Elvis Presley and chronic constipation
Elvis Presley died of chronic constipation, it has been claimed. The rock ‘n’ roll legend – who died on the toilet in 1977 from what has always been believed to have been heart failure – is said to have refused surgery which would have relieved him of the problem, according to a doctor close to the [...]
don’t brush teeth, Jessica Simpson
“I don’t brush my teeth,” said Jessica in the interview. “No, really! I just use Listerine — and sometimes I’ll use my sweater.” You have to give Jessica Simpson credit for good intentions, anyway, if not a sense of irony. The Dukes of Hazzard actress threw her support behind a good cause on Thursday, attending [...]
Heidi and Seal Renew Wedding Vows
Keeping with tradition, Heidi Klum and Seal celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday by renewing their vows in front of their children and a few close family members at sunset on a beach in Costa Careyes, Mexico. After the ceremony, about 80 guests joined the happy couple at their home for an outdoor reception under [...]
Tiger Woods’ wife Elin Nordegren returns to the USA
According to TMZ, Tiger Woods’ now estranged wife Elin Nordegren was spotted returning to the USA yesterday afternoon. They say that she finally returned to the USA after taking her kids over to her homeland of Sweden. With her husband attempting to press on professionally on the PGA tour, Elin Nordegren returned to Orlando this [...]
Sex and the City’ star Sarah Jessica Parker’s credentials
Sex and the City’ star Sarah Jessica Parker’s credentials as a fashionista are well established, but unlike other Hollywood A-listers the actress prefers shopping at thrift stores over splurging on brands. The 45-year-old star who played theSex and the City’ star Sarah Jessica Parker’s credentials beloved character Carrie Bradshaw in the cult series, is known [...]
Irish airports reopen after ash cloud disruption
Ireland will reopen its airports today after the latest aerial shutdown due to volcanic ash from Iceland that is still causing travel disruptions around Europe after nearly a month. Donegal, Sligo, Ireland West (Knock), Galway and Kerry on the west coast will reopen at 6:00 am (1030IST) the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) said. They were [...]
Fielder-Civil calls off wedding with Winehouse
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse’s dreams of a reconciliation with her ex-husband are seemingly over as Blake Fielder-Civil has reportedly called off their second wedding. The pair divorced last July on the grounds of Winehouse’s adultery, following a turbulent two-year marriage which saw them sink into drug abuse, Daily Star online reported. The couple reunited and [...]
Never get married, says Kylie Minogue
Australian pop diva Kylie Minogue’s marriage prospects have been a continual source of gossip. She’s been unlucky in love almost as many times as Jennifer Aniston, but at 18 months and counting hopes are high for a long-lasting relationship with the Spanish model Andres Veloncoso, 32. But if fans were hopeful that they could hear the chime [...]
Hindus and Tantra
Hindus are dismayed and critical of actress-producer Trudie Styler and her husband Sting who apparently think, describe, and fixated on Tantra as just sex. Styler (Moving the Mountain), 56, reportedly offered revelations about tantric lovemaking by Oscar nominated musician Sting (Cold Mountain), 58, to potential buyers at a New York fundraiser auction on May six. The [...]
I want to play modern Indian woman onscreen: Anushka Sharma
She may be new to the industry but model-turned-actress Anushka Sharma is looking forward to play modern, defining roles in her upcoming films. ”I want to be seen as a character with whom girls can relate to. Honestly, I feel that leading ladies in films should be the representation of different women in India. When it [...]
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
Breaking Dawn’, the final installment to hit ‘Twilight’ franchise, will hit theatres in November 2011 but producers are still tight-lipped whether it will be one or two films. The series is based on the four novels by US author Stephanie Meyer and chronicles the romance between vampired Edward Cullen and human Bella Swan. The lead roles are [...]
Victoria Beckham voted ‘World’s Most Glamorous Celebrity’
Popstar-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham has been named the ‘World’s Most GlamorousCelebrity’, in a poll by make-up brand Max Factor. The former Spice Girl edged past singer Dannii Minogue to top the table of stylish women in a poll of UK females, which marks the launch of the firm’s Vibrant Curve Effect Lip Gloss, Contactmusic reported. ”Victoria Beckham [...]
Demi Moore campaigns against sex trafficking
Hollywood actress Demi Moore is spearheading a campaign against child sex trafficking and met with lawmakers at the White House to discuss the issue. The ‘Ghost’ star launched ‘Demi and Ashton (DNA) Foundation’ with her husband Ashton Kutcher to raise awareness of the harrowing subject and to help survivors of abuse, People magazine reported. The 47-year-old actress [...]
Courtney Love – A fighter
Brief Biography Category:Actresses Birth Place:San Francisco, California, USA Birth Day:9 July 1964 Age:46 Nationality:American For Most of her life, Courtney traveled around with her family living mostly in hippie communes. After receiving a trust fund from her grandmother in 1984, Courtney decided to do a little traveling on her own visiting places such as Ireland, [...]
Suzanne’s friend, says Barbara Mori
Mexican actress Barbara Mori, who debuts in Bollywood with Hrithik Roshan in ‘Kites’ says that rumours about their alleged love affair did not affect her close friendship with the actor’s wife Suzzane. ”Suzzane is a beautiful human being…same as all the other Roshans. They treated me well with so much love that the gossips about a [...]
Halle Berry steps out with new mystery man
Just a day after her split with model Gabriel Aubry, Halle Berry made a public appearance with a new mystery man. The 43-year-old actress was pictured holding hands with an unknown gentleman leaving the critically acclaimed Broadway play ‘Fences’, which stars Denzel Washington, reported Daily Mail online. The outing came just a day after Aubry who has [...]
Greece rocked by anti-austerity general strike
ATHENS: A general strike paralysed Greece on Wednesday in the first major test of the socialist government’s resolve to push through unprecedented austerity cuts needed to avert a fiscal meltdown. Protest fever swept the country with public transport paralysed, ferries holding at docks and air traffic grounded as unions went on the warpath against the [...]
Akshay kumar Unlimited shelf life – part 2
Continuation of Part-1…………………………………………………………………. My first car was a 1956 model Fiat which is colloquially called a ´dukkar Fiat I have preserved it in mint condition. I still use it sometimes. When I have to go to the beach for a jog at four thirty in the morning I even use the motorcycle. Going to the [...]
Bollywood icon Akshay kumar has unlimited shelf life
A long road traveled; from a waiter in Bangkok, to one of the most successful actors in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar has come a long way. As an instructor in martial artist, Rajiv Bhatia (Akshay Kumar) always dreamt of making it big in that field but when a student suggested that with his good looks and a [...]
‘Housefull’ is not for pseudo intellectuals: Sajid Khan
Comedian-turned-director Sajid Khan, well known for his devil-may-care attitude says his recently released ‘Housefull’ is not for pseudo intellectuals.Terming himself as a 90 per cent audience and just a 10 per cent director, Sajid has lived life and made movies on his own terms and did not want critics’ opinion to know that his film [...]
Near miss of RAF
RAF chiefs have restricted Typhoon flights over Lancashire after a fighter jet came within 400ft of colliding with a passenger plane, it emerged today. The 1,550mph jet was only the length of a football pitch away as it swerved past the 60-seater DCH-8 plane after the fighter pilot misjudged his altitude. Disaster was narrowly avoided when the [...]