Dharmendra to launch IT commissioner's music album
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra will Saturday release Income Tax Commissioner Ajit Sinha's poetry book as well as his audio-visual album of devotional songs "Bhaj Mann Hari Ka Naam".

"The lyrics penned by the multifaceted Ajit Sinha are able to create a resonance with some never-heard-before and choicest metaphors in praise of many forms of the almighty," said Dharmendra.

"The music compositions are based on different ragas, which suit the lyrical offering for ... Read More

Celine Dion denies pregnancy complication reports
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Singer Celine Dion's publicist has denied reports suggesting that the pregnant singer has suffered a major health setback.

The singer, who is expecting twin boys by the end of this year, was said to have been taken to hospital following pregnancy complications, but Dion's representative insists the report is "completely fabricated".

"She's never been in the hospital. Her pregnancy continues to be healthy and she feels fantastic," contactmusic.com quoted a source ... Read More

Actress Vanessa Hudgens involved in minor accident
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Hollywood actress Vanessa Hudgens was involved in a minor car accident while reversing her car from a parking lot in California, a website reported Thursday.

The “High School Musical� star, who’s currently dating actor Zac Efron, was backing out of a parking lot in Studio City, California, when her black Audi hit an oncoming vehicle.

Showbizspy.com reports Hudgens was hesitant to get out of the car and instead rolled down her window ... Read More

Miley Cyrus' ex-boyfriend used her to boost career
London, Sep 2 (IANS) American actress and pop singer Miley Cyrus' ex-boyfriend actor Liam Hemsworth was reportedly using the singer-actress to boost his career, according to a new report.

"He’d brag to pals that dating Miley was making his career hotter. Everyone was kind of suspicious of him - except Miley,� said a source.

Cyrus and Hemsworth parted ways last month.

According to recent reports, Hemsworth had hooked up with a blonde named Katy, who he ... Read More

Hugh Grant dreads turning 50
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Actor Hugh Grant admits that he is scared of turning 50.

The British actor who turns 50 Sep 9, jokes he would end his life at a euthanasia clinic once he reaches the milestone, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I'm dreading it. There is this place in Switzerland called Dignitas. I'm going to go to Dignitas on my 50th birthday - 50 is enough!" he said.

The “Four Weddings and A Funeral� star says that ... Read More

Campbell wants kids, but only when she is ready
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell says she wants to have children but only when she feels she is ready.

The 40-year-old, who is currently dating Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin, insists she no longer tries to plan too far ahead as battling alcoholism has taught her to take things one day at a time.

"Whenever god decides it's right for me. I don't put pressure on myself. I let things happen how they should ... Read More

Zac Efron to play conman
Los Angeles, Sep 2 (IANS) Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron has been roped in to star as a conman in the new heist movie “Art Of The Steal�.

The actor will be seen playing the role of a criminal who executes a series of elaborate heists while leading another life as an upstanding citizen.

According to variety.com, the 22-year-old “High School Musical� star will also produce the drama under his Ninjas Runnin' Wild production company. ... Read More

Zeta-Jones finds it hard to see husband battling cancer
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones admits watching her husband Michael Douglas battle throat cancer is the hardest thing.

"The hardest part is seeing his fatigue because Michael was never tired earlier," femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.

Michael got to know about his throat cancer last month and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments.

Despite admitting that his cancer is at an advanced stage, 65-year-old Michael is confident he can beat the ... Read More

Ashton Kutcher hits back at cheating reports
Los Angeles, Sep 2 (IANS) Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher rubbished reports that he is cheating on his wife Demi Moore.

Star magazine had reported that the actor's five-year marriage was "in danger of falling apart" after he was "caught cheating with a sexy, young 20-something".

A source told the magazine that Kutcher was seen "kissing and groping a hot young blonde" at an Italian restaurant Madeo in Los Angeles.

However, "The Butterfly Effect" star is ... Read More

No chance of Shah Rukh and I coming together: Salman
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Salman Khan says he is still at loggerheads with Shah Rukh Khan, with whom he had his infamous public spat two years ago, and that they can never be friends again.

“Shah Rukh and I don’t talk anymore. We had misunderstanding and hence parted ways... There is no chance of Shah Rukh and Salman coming together in future,� Salman told trade analyst Komal Nahta, on the sets of “ETC Bollywood ... Read More

Kader Khan recuperating in hospital after knee surgery
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Yesteryear Bollywood actor Kader Khan is recuperating in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here after a knee surgery, says his son.

"He was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital a few days back for a knee surgery. The surgery is over now but he has to stay in the hospital for a few more days as he is going through physiotherapy now. But he is fine now," Kader Khan's son Sarfaraz told ... Read More

Cheryl Cole to release tell-all book
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole is all set to release a book where she will reveal details about the recent developments in her personal life that made headlines.

"Sometimes I find things happen so quickly, it's possible to forget all those personal moments that make up the amazing experiences I've had over the last year," femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.

"This book is filled with pictures that capture those moments, my memories and the ... Read More

Mallika Sherawat returns to India
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) After a long stay in Los Angeles, Bollywood's glamour girl Mallika Sherawat has returned to India.

"The media (can u believe it? Lol;), my fans gave me such a gr8 welcome home @ the airport, even at 2AM! I m humbled," she posted a message on microblogging site Twitter after landing here Thursday morning.



Mallika's brother and producer Vikram Lamba and her singer friend Shweta Pandit had come to pick her ... Read More

Sajid Khan to direct Akshay only for Nadiadwala
By Subhash K. Jha

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Akshay Kumar only for Sajid Nadiadwala -- that's the amicable agreement that Sajid Khan has reached with his friend and producer before walking into an outside project.

"I think it's only fair that I give my directors the freedom to work with other producers. If I showed trust in Sajid Khan by giving him a break in 'Heyy Babyy' and then 'Housefull', Akshay Kumar also showed trust ... Read More

Mohit Ahlawat hospitalised
By Subhash K. Jha

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Ram Gopal Varma's prize-discovery Mohit Ahlawat, who made an appearance in the just released "The Film Emotional Atyachar" after a gap, is not keeping well. The actor was hospitalised.

"I think it is for some intestine or stomach problem. Too much work-out has taken its toll on him," said Akshay Shere who directed him in his debut film "...Emotional Atyachar". Both of them go back a long way, ... Read More

Pitt, Fox top sex fantasy list
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Megan Fox have topped a list of stars who people would allow their partners to sleep with.

The Hollywood stars were voted into the top spot after British couples were asked which celebrities their partners would let them sleep with, without classing it as cheating, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Mark Pearson, the managing director of Groupola.com, which conducted the survey of 1,198 couples, said: "I think that having a ... Read More

Darfur biggest failure of my life: Clooney
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Hollywood actor George Clooney, who recently received an Emmy for his humanitarian work to raise awareness about the crisis in Darfur, admits that his campaign has failed to halt the killings in the region.

The "Ocean's Eleven" star has been extensively involved in raising awareness about the conflict in Sudan, where millions of refugees are said to have been killed since 2003.

Clooney was granted a private meeting with US President Barack ... Read More