Monday, June 13, 2011
Salman doesn't want John in Tiger
Director Kabir Khan is highly kicked about his forthcoming venture starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.
Ek Tha Tiger, which is set to go on floors soon, is produced by Yash Raj Films. We hear that Kabir Khan, who has worked with John Abraham in his earlier two films, wanted the hunk to be part of Tiger too.
A source revealed, "Kabir has worked with John in Kabul Express and New York and they both share a great bond. He wanted John to do a cameo in Tiger but it seems Salman is not very keen on the idea."
Sources say that Salman has refused to star in any project associated with John. It can be recalled that Sallu-Kat relationship went rocky while the actress was shooting for New York. Her growing closeness with Johnny boy on the sets didn't go down well with the Salman. The Khan is known as someone who doesn't easily forgive. Therefore, it's obvious that he didn't want John to be part of his film.
Meanwhile, the film is touted to be as one of the most awaited as it brings the estranged couple Salman and Katrina together on the big screen.
Ek Tha Tiger, which is set to go on floors soon, is produced by Yash Raj Films. We hear that Kabir Khan, who has worked with John Abraham in his earlier two films, wanted the hunk to be part of Tiger too.
A source revealed, "Kabir has worked with John in Kabul Express and New York and they both share a great bond. He wanted John to do a cameo in Tiger but it seems Salman is not very keen on the idea."
Sources say that Salman has refused to star in any project associated with John. It can be recalled that Sallu-Kat relationship went rocky while the actress was shooting for New York. Her growing closeness with Johnny boy on the sets didn't go down well with the Salman. The Khan is known as someone who doesn't easily forgive. Therefore, it's obvious that he didn't want John to be part of his film.
Meanwhile, the film is touted to be as one of the most awaited as it brings the estranged couple Salman and Katrina together on the big screen.
Initially, I was scared to do steamy scenes: Vedita
"Initially, I was apprehensive when I was told that I have to do a love-making scene. In fact, to be very honest, I was a little scared. However, I soon realized that it will only add to the character of a seductress and decided to go ahead. And it was shot so aesthetically that what had started off as a really scary proposition turned out to be one of the high points of the film.
And come on yaar, at the end of the day, I am a thorough professional and the presence of senior actors like Prashant Narayanan made things easier. Once you see the film, you will realize that there is absolutely no vulgarity involved in it." says Vedita.
She adds, "I was a national level swimmer who won a scholarship and have even played cricket at the state level. But even though I was so athletic, I never wanted to become a sportsperson. But this exposure meant that I was very comfortable with my body right since my school days."
Interestingly, this pretty lass has a royal connection to boast of. "I am related to Dillipur estate next to Pratapgarh district (about 205 kilometers from Lucknow)." she signs off.
Kareena to be waxed at Madame Tussauds
Kareena Kapoor will soon join Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan. Her wax statue will be unveiled at the new Madame Tussauds museum in UK’s Blackpool this September. It will then tour other museums in the US, Europe and Asia, starting with Bangkok in January, followed by Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Berlin, Amsterdam, Vienna and ending at London.Buzz is that the deal with Kareena had almost fallen through, as the actor, who is busy shooting for Bodyguard, couldn’t make it to her grandfather Raj Kapoor’s retrospective at this year’s IIFA in Toronto where the announcement was to be made. After a no from her, the event management company, Wizcraft, had urged Tussauds to consider Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Rani Mukerji and even Madhuri Dixit.
Kareena’s schedule and ad shoots have left her with no time. This year she’s juggling five big films starring the five Khans — Bodyguard (Salman), RA.One (SRK), Agent Vinod (Saif), Short Term Shaadi (Imran) and The Act Of Murder (Aamir). “I catch up with my family while commuting. It’s been a 14-hour work day for months. I just have time to grab dinner and crash post midnight,” she sighs. “There are people fighting for an hour of my time, 24 hours isn’t enough.”
Dates were apparently an issue with the Tussauds creative team too as they needed to take measurements. Kareena, who was in London to meet Saif, who’s filming his home production Cocktail there, had a sitting with the team during which they took precise measurements and built a catalogue of reference photographs to work with.
Last month, a source from the museum was quoted as saying that a wax figurine of Kareena’s wouldn’t be launched this year as Hrithik’s model had been unveiled in January and they wanted to focus on this Bollywood attraction in 2011. But a few days ago, Nicky Marsh, director, global marketing at Madame Tussauds, confirmed that Kareena would be the next Indian star to be immortalised: “With this new experience, we hope to give more fans the chance to meet their favourite stars like Kareena in wax as she travels the world,” says Marsh.
The star is the brand ambassador of a Size Zero laptop and even has a pizza and clutch purse named after her. Now, she will have a waxen lookalike too. Says Kareena “All this is an added responsibility that makes me nervous. But it’s an honour and a high too.”
SRK's presence adds lustre to my film: Roshan
New Delhi: Roshan Abbas, who has made his directorial debut Always Kabhi Kabhi with newcomers, says producer Shah Rukh Khan's involvement adds lustre to the film and that a project like this needs such a push.
"Hum heere ko tarash sakte hain lekin usko chamakne ke liye uspar roshni padni zaroori hai. (We can only shape a diamond... but it will shine only when light falls on it). With Shah Rukh, the film suddenly becomes larger (than life)," Roshan told reporters on Monday.
"We were promoting our film the other day in a mall where the song 'Antenna', which is picturised on Shah Rukh, was being played and we could see people singing that song. This is his popularity and you need that kind of promotion and support for a film like this," he added.
Abbas was accompanied by the cast of the film - Zoa Morani, Ali Fazal, Satyajeet Dubey and Geselle Monteiro. Releasing on Friday, Always Kabhi Kabhi, made under Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainment banner, is about four youngsters trying to compete with the pressure of growing up and the many firsts that everyone experiences in high school.
Zoa, Ali, Satyajeet, Geselle also shook a leg to "Antenna" and interacted with children from ex-cricketer Kapil Dev's NGO Khushii, which works for the welfare of the under-priveleged.
Clarence Clemons, Sax Player For Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Suffers Stroke
Clarence Clemons, legendary member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, has suffered a stroke according to The Associated Press.A source close to the saxophonist confirmed to the AP that the 69-year-old suffered the stroke in his Florida home on Sunday night; no further details about his health were currently available at press time. However, Showbiz 411 reported that the musician's condition is very serious.
Most recently, Clemons was featured on Lady Gaga's massive Born This Way album, appearing on two tracks and performing with her live on "American Idol" last month.
Clemons, also known as "The Big Man," began performing with the E Street Band in 1972, giving an assist on Springsteen's debut album Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.. In addition to appearing on 20 albums with Springsteen, including the breakthrough Born to Run, he's worked with a number of other artists including Gaga, Jackson Browne and Ringo Starr. He's also appeared in films like "New York, New York"and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," as well as TV shows like "The Wire" and "The Simpsons."
Recently, however, he has had problems with his health, and following the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's tour in 2009, he had to have both knees replaced and a spinal fusion surgery, according to Rolling Stone. But he vowed, "As long as my mouth, hands and brain still work I'll be out there doing it."
When MTV News caught up with Gaga's longtime collaborator, Fernando Garibay, the producer recalled how excited Gaga was to hit the studio with one of her icons for the songs "Hair" and her latest single, "Edge of Glory."
"She grew up listening to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and she goes, 'Can we get Clarence?' And I go, 'Of course we can get Clarence. You're Lady Gaga!' " he said. "You can see the years of influence and you can see her lighting up when he's playing [with her in the studio]."
Rani Mukherjee declines Vishal Bhardwaj’s movie
The Bong beauty Rani Mukherjee seems to be the new tantrum queen of Bollywood. She has declined a role offered by Vishal Bhardwaj for his next film Daayan (tentatively titled), which will be produced by Ekta Kapoor. Daayan is a story about a man and his relationships with three women, one of whom is a witch. Sources reveal that Vishal wanted Rani to play the role of the witch. Meanwhile, Emraan Hashmi has already been cast as the male lead of the movie.
The buzz is that Rani declined the offer because she did not want to work opposite Emraan. Rani is currently working with Aamir Khan, and perhaps she now wants to focus on working with big stars and big projects. Another buzz is that Ekta too is adamant about Emraan being the lead actor. After the success of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Emraan has emerged as the hot favourite actor in the Ekta camp.
However, Rani’s spokesperson said that Rani has no reservations about working with anybody. Also, she will sign a couple of big Bollywood projects by next fortnight and thus will have no dates for Ekta. Adding to this, the spokesperson said that whether it is the serial kisser or anyone else, Rani will never question Vishal about his casting.
Well, now the witch question, oops, we mean the big question is - if not Rani, then who will play the witch in Vishal’s next? Watch this space for more.
The day they wore out the airbrush! New Pamela Anderson lingerie pictures shows the ageing star got a bit of much needed help
Pamela Anderson is 43, has two children, and by all accounts does not look bad for her age.
But, new photographs showing the former Baywatch star in a variety of poses in revealing lingerie, shows that she may have had more than a little help from an airbrush.
The former Playboy model turned actress is promoting the underwear for European lingerie company Bonita De Mas.
But the images show the actress with very taut, clear skin and without a hint of cellulite - when other more natural pictures have shown that she does suffer from the dreaded orange peel.
Pamela sways and gyrates while the camera clicks away, catching the star in various positions.
She shows off a wide range of the company's underwear collections including a black lace two piece with matching dressing gown.
With her long blonde tresses curled into waves and a heavy face of make-up, Pamela pouts her way through the shoot.
But unlike the Fifties icon who covered up her modesty, Pamela flashed a bit of her red underwear and the top of her stockings.
Bonita De Mas is a Parisian lingerie designer and the underwear line and it's website gives a distinct description of its line.
It is caricaturised 'by a blend of French elegance with colourful touches of Latin Mediterranean style to create an amazing sensual collection,' the site says.
One person who will not be complaining about how much she has been airbrushed is Pamela's new boyfriend Jon Rose.
The pair were seen publicly smooching while watching a tango show in Argentina earlier this week.
They have been dating for a few months and the professional surfer and environmentalist could not seem to get enough of the actress.
She has been spending a lot of time in the South American country as she takes part in their version of Dancing With The Stars, called Bailando por un Sueño.
Pamela had also starred in the U.S. version and the regular dance training has certainly kept her legs in great shape.
But she has also credited her two sons Brandon, 15, and Dylan, 13, for helping keep her trim.
She said: 'My kids keep me in shape. I play every sport with them - football, basketball, baseball.
'I'm always outside and on the beach and in the water and I'm not a real gym person.
'I don't do the gym and I don't diet. I'm vegetarian but I don't diet.'
Pamela has had a rocky love life over the years so she is surely hoping that this latest relationship works out.
She was married to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, the father of her two boys, in 1995 after only knowing him for 96 hours.
They then filed for divorce twice before reconciling twice but broke up permanently in 2000.
Pamela married Kid Rock in July 2006 but filed for divorce from just four months later.
In October 2007, Pamela married Rick Salomon but after the couple separated two months later she asked the courts to annul the marriage citing fraud. She was also engaged to model Marcus Schenkenberg.
But, new photographs showing the former Baywatch star in a variety of poses in revealing lingerie, shows that she may have had more than a little help from an airbrush.
The former Playboy model turned actress is promoting the underwear for European lingerie company Bonita De Mas.
Worn out: Pamela Anderson appeared to be very airbrushed in a new photoshoot for Bonita De Mas lingerie company
Helped: The 43-year-old model turned actress posed in various states of undress for the underwear shoot
Showtime: Pammie is not afraid to flaunt her body but and dressed up in a variety of lingerie options
Bedraggled: Pamela does not always look so 'camera ready' as pictured
She shows off a wide range of the company's underwear collections including a black lace two piece with matching dressing gown.
With her long blonde tresses curled into waves and a heavy face of make-up, Pamela pouts her way through the shoot.
But unlike the Fifties icon who covered up her modesty, Pamela flashed a bit of her red underwear and the top of her stockings.
Bonita De Mas is a Parisian lingerie designer and the underwear line and it's website gives a distinct description of its line.
It is caricaturised 'by a blend of French elegance with colourful touches of Latin Mediterranean style to create an amazing sensual collection,' the site says.
One person who will not be complaining about how much she has been airbrushed is Pamela's new boyfriend Jon Rose.
Sultry: Pamela is a former Playboy model and put her experience to use in her poses
Showy: Pamela is currently starring in the Argentinian version of Dancing With The Stars
Look-a-like: Pamela struck a Marilyn Monroe pose in a white halter neck dress that was blown up
Bedroom antics: Pamela laid down on a round bed to pose up for the camera
Love again? The three-times married star has recently embarked on a new relationship with a professions surfer
They have been dating for a few months and the professional surfer and environmentalist could not seem to get enough of the actress.
She has been spending a lot of time in the South American country as she takes part in their version of Dancing With The Stars, called Bailando por un Sueño.
Pamela had also starred in the U.S. version and the regular dance training has certainly kept her legs in great shape.
Fitness aids: Pamela says her two sons Brandon, 15, and Dylan, 13, help to keep her in shape
She said: 'My kids keep me in shape. I play every sport with them - football, basketball, baseball.
'I'm always outside and on the beach and in the water and I'm not a real gym person.
'I don't do the gym and I don't diet. I'm vegetarian but I don't diet.'
Pamela has had a rocky love life over the years so she is surely hoping that this latest relationship works out.
Hair-raising: Pamela jumps for joy and grabs her blonde tresses
Blonde bombshell: The actress has not had many acting roles but is showing she still has her modelling skills
Unlucky in love: Pamela has been married to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, Kid Rock and Rick Salomon
They then filed for divorce twice before reconciling twice but broke up permanently in 2000.
Pamela married Kid Rock in July 2006 but filed for divorce from just four months later.
In October 2007, Pamela married Rick Salomon but after the couple separated two months later she asked the courts to annul the marriage citing fraud. She was also engaged to model Marcus Schenkenberg.
Ageing Pamela's lingerie pics airbrushed
Looks like former 'Playboy' model Pamela Anderson is catching up with age as she appeared to be airbrushed in a new photoshoot for Bonita De Mas lingerie company.
Although the photographs showed the actress with very taut, clear skin and without a hint of cellulite, other more natural pictures have shown that she does suffer from the dreaded orange peel.
However, the 43-year-old model turned actress was not afraid to flaunt her body as the new images showed the former 'Baywatch' star in a variety of poses in revealing lingerie.
Pamela who is currently starring in the Argentinian version of 'Dancing With The Stars' also exposed her perfectly shaped legs in the photo shoot.
The bombshell had credited her two sons Brandon, 15, and Dylan, 13, for helping keep her trim.
"My kids keep me in shape. I play every sport with them - football, basketball, baseball," the Daily Mail quoted her as saying earlier.
"I''m always outside and on the beach and in the water and I''m not a real gym person.
"I don''t do the gym and I don''t diet. I''m vegetarian but I don''t diet," she had added.
Kangana's Big Sacrifice
It was reported earlier this week that Kangana Ranaut's two producers Ratan Jain (Tez) and Bhushan Kumar (I Luv NY) were having an issue over dates.
Apparently, to resolve the problem Kangana has come up with a 'sacrificing' solution.
The issue was that Jain urgently required her for a day's shoot in London and Bhushan wasn't able to let her go. The tussle for dates went on for several days, with no solution in sight.
A source from the crew informs, "Kangana decided to sacrifice her only weekly off! She flew to London on Saturday and went straight to the sets of Tez. She will be back today and will immediately head to Bhushan's shoot."
The actress is also due to perform at IIFA in Toronto later in the month.
The source adds, "It is extremely demanding as the actress has been down with a viral fever over the week. Now, she is working on a 70-hour shift! But with heavy money riding on both films, she feels this is the only way to ensure things happen as per plan." Kangana's spokesperson confirmed the story.
Sonam Kapoor: Ravishing Retro Maiden at OK Magazine Launch
Sonam Kapoor at the launch of OK magazine's June 2011 issue, featuring her on the cover, at Hotel JW Marriott in Juhu, Mumbai on Saturday, June 11.
OK's cover story this month is titled Sonam Kapoor: Inside Her Fairytale Life. It features the 26-year-old Bollywood star in stunning country inspired attire. The photos accompanying the cover story were lensed by Jatin Kampani.
At the magazine launch, Sonam was in theme with her OK cover shoot wearing a country chic dress that featured short sleeves, fitted bustier bodice and full skirt. The number was from Sabiha's Tuk Tuk collection that debuted at Lakme Fashion Week, Mumbai this March. The designer, fresh out of NIFD, drew inspiration from the simplicity and bright colors of auto rickshaw exteriors and interiors for the collection dedicated to the auto rickshaw drivers.
Sonam Kapoor at the launch of OK magazine's June 2011 issue, featuring her on the cover, at Hotel JW Marriott in Juhu, Mumbai on Saturday, June 11.
Her delightful styling was topped off by her personal makeup and hair stylist Namrata Soni.
"The make up was kept fresh and pretty with a coral blush and a soft pink lip gloss and lots of mascara," Namrata told Sawfnews.com.
Sonam Kapoor shows the center spread of Ok featuring her.
Sonam's sister Rhea Kapoor styled her for the magazine shoot.
"Everyone! Check out the coverstory on the june issue of ok! Styled by yours truly using only indian designers! #desipride :) feedback?" Rhea tweeted hours ago on June 11.
Aishwarya Rai Crazily Sexy in New Commercial
Aishwarya Rai in a L'Oreal hair color commercial. Photo Credit: L'Oreal
Aishwarya Rai in a L'Oreal hair color commercial. Photo Credit: L'Oreal
The torment is worst with a late evening sun and the sea as the backdrop.
Sonakshi Sinha on a Roll
It's time for Sonakshi's detractors to eat humble pie as the 24-year-old star lays into them not with words but a calendar that doesn't have a free date right through to early 2012.
Sawfnews.com has the scoop on the upcoming films that will keep Sonakshi busy in the days ahead and the list has been verified by Sonakshi's business manager Rucha Naik.
Joker
Sonakshi recently wrapped the second filming schedule for Shirish Kunder's Joker with co-star Akshay Kumar.Vishwaroopam
She will start shooting for the Tamil action thriller Vishwaroopam with co-star Kamal Haasan in July.Rowdy Rathod
In August she will begin filming for Sanjay Leela Bhansali production Rowdy Rathod with co-star Akshay Kumar. The action thriller will be helmed by choreographer/director Prabhu Deva. The film is a remake of S.S. Rajamouli's Telugu 2006 film, Vikramarkudu, headlining Ravi Teja and Anushka Shetty. Teja plays a double role in the film - a small time thief and a cop.Race 2
Abbas Mustan's multi starrer crime thriller Race 2 will begin filming in October. The film is a sequel to Race (2008). Anil Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan reprise their roles but the rest of the cast is new.Kick
Shirish Kunder's remake of the similarly named South romance action film headlining Salman Khan. Filming will begin in January 2012. The film is a story of a man who loves challenges in life and does things to get a kick out of them. This will be Sonakshi's second film with Salman after her debut film Dabangg; Sonakshi says she will have more substantial role in Kick as compared to Dabangg.Dabangg 2
The sequel to Dabangg that producer and director Arbaaz Khan says will bigger and better than the original will start filming early next year, taking the story forward.Sonakshi is not part of Sajid Nadiadwala produced multistarrer Housefull 2 as has been widely reported.
Bombay high court rejects IT plea against Salman Khan for alleged tax evasion
The Bombay high court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Income Tax department against actor Salman Khan for alleged tax evasion to the tune of Rs4 crore for the assessment year 2000-2001.
A bench of Justice JP Devdhar and Justice RP Sondurbaldota ruled that the actor had not been served the mandatory notice under section 143(2) of IT Act before the commencement of assessment proceedings.
The bench, while dismissing the appeal on June 6, mentioned its previous order pertaining to Salman saying that in the absence of mandatory notice, re-assessment orders can not be sustained.
In its appeal, the income tax department had disputed Khan's assessment of income for 2001-2001 and challenged the June 2009 order passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), which had ruled in favour of the actor.
Khan had declared his income as Rs9.82 crore while the IT department had re-assessed it as Rs13.61 crore on the basis of post-assessment searches carried out at the premises of the actor's then secretary Sudhir Wahi on November 23, 2000.
Aggrieved with the re-assessment done by the IT department, Khan moved the commissioner of I-T (CIT appeals) against the order of the assessment officer contending that mandatory notice under the IT Act had not been issued to him before the start of the assessment proceedings.
The CIT granted relief to the actor. However, the department filed an appeal in ITAT which too ruled in Khan's favour. The ITAT held that the assessment made by CIT was "bad in law".
The matter finally came for hearing before high court which dismissed the IT's appeal saying that the re-assessment order cannot be sustained in the absence of the mandatory notice under IT Act.
Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara promotional event
Abhay Deol performed a step imitating Dharmendra’s dancing style while Farhan Akhtar got Hrithik to do his famous moves from Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. Katrina in a Spanish skirt and co-ordinated blouse performed some ‘senorita’ steps that had fans screaming for more. Kalki Koechlin was in the centre of things but performed half-heartedly.
Ritesh Sidhwani and Zoya Akhtar who were onstage were introduced to the crowd as well. Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonca provided the musical accompaniment as the stars joined in the singing.
Own the Bed On Which Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Had Their First Kiss
We’ve seen some strange things auctioned off for charity before (including Justin Bieber‘s hair), but this might take the cake: “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke has announced that she’s considering auctioning off the bed in which Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart shared their first kiss.
As the story goes, Hardwicke involved Stewart with the casting process for the role of Edward Cullen in “Twilight,” as she knew that the two young stars would have to have tremendous chemistry. Stewart and Pattinson went through one of the scenes in “Twilight” in Hardwicke’s home for the audition, and shared their first kiss on the bed that Hardwicke still owns.
Okay, so it’s a little strange and personal and bordering on creepy, but it’s for a good cause: Hardwicke mentioned that if there’s enough interest in purchasing the bed that she’ll put it up for auction to benefit the Step Up Women’s Network. The charity helps teenage girls get through high school and into college with mentoring and internships in order to prepare them for successful careers.
As of now there aren’t any concrete plans for the auction, but my guess is that there are plenty of Twihards out there who would love to place a bid. Or, you know, maybe R-Pattz and K-Stew want to buy it for themselves as a memento. Either way, with the first part of the two-part finale to the series releasing in November, Twilight mania is at an all-time high…and if it raises some money for charity, I say go for it!
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