Saturday, December 3, 2011

Kardashian on Aussie Immigration 'watch List'

Kardashian on Aussie Immigration 'watch List'Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is on the official Australian immigration 'watch list' after reportedly breaching the conditions of her visa.

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star flew Down Under earlier this year (11) to appear as a special guest at the Melbourne Cup Derby Day and to launch her handbag range.

But she only visited the country on a tourist visa and failed to apply for the correct work permit which would allow her to conduct business.

A subsequent investigation found that Kardashian also visited the country last year (10) and in 2007 for business reasons but on tourist visas.

A statement from the Department of Immigration to the Herald Sun reads,"If people are undertaking work in Australia, they need to be on an appropriate visa with work conditions attached to it. "If people do breach conditions, then the department can counsel them or cancel that person's visa...

and the department may record their breaches and immigration history.

Their history would be taken into account if they apply for another visa to enter Australia".

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Heidi Klum named 'Most Dangerous Celebrity' on the web

Heidi Klum named 'Most Dangerous Celebrity' on the webHeidi Klum has replaced Cameron Diaz as the most dangerous celebrity to search for on the Web, according to Internet security company McAfee. For the fifth year in a row, McAfee researched popular culture’s most famous people to reveal the riskiest celebrity athletes, musicians, politicians, comedians and Hollywood stars on the Web. The McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities™ study found movie stars and models top the “most dangerous” list this year while singers and sports stars are among the safest.

Cybercriminals often use the names of popular celebrities to lure people to sites that are actually laden with malicious software. Anyone looking for the latest videos or pictures could end up with a malware-ridden computer instead of just trendy content.

Fans searching for “Heidi Klum” or “Heidi Klum and downloads,” “Heidi Klum and ‘free’ downloads,” “Heidi Klum and photos” and “Heidi Klum and videos” are at risk of running into online threats designed to steal personal information. Clicking on these risky sites and downloading files like photos, videos or screensavers exposes surfers or consumers to the risk of downloading the viruses and malware.

McAfee research found that searching for the latest Heidi Klum pictures and downloads yields more than a 9% chance of landing on a website that has tested positive for online threats, such as spyware, adware, spam, phishing, viruses and other malware.

The study uses McAfee SiteAdvisor software that provides ratings that indicate which sites are risky to search for celebrity names on the Web and calculate an overall risk percentage. The top 10 celebrities from this year’s study with the highest percentages of risk are:

1. Heidi Klum – Klum, the former Victoria’s Secret model and current producer of “Project Runway” moved up from #10 on last year’s list to #1 today. Searching for Klum results in nearly a one in ten chance of landing on a risky site.

2. Cameron Diaz – 2010’s Most Dangerous Celebrity fell to 2nd place, with searches resulting in slightly fewer risky sites this year. She has most recently been in the spotlight with her 2011 movies “Bad Teacher” and “The Green Hornet.”

3. Piers Morgan – A new addition to the top 10 list, Morgan also the most dangerous male celebrity. He is best known as the host of “Piers Morgan Tonight,” taking over for Larry King, a winner of the “Celebrity Apprentice,” and one of the judges on “America’s Got Talent.”

4. Jessica Biel – 2009’s Most Dangerous Celebrity fell one more spot this year with searches resulting in fewer risky sites. Biel continues to be in the spotlight with her on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Timberlake, and appeared in “The A-Team” in June 2010.

5. Katherine Heigl – The former “Grey’s Anatomy” star moved into the top 10 for the first time this year. Heigl has appeared in recent movies such as “Killers” and “Life as We Know It.”

6. Mila Kunis – The former star of “That 70s Show” makes her first showing in the top 10 list, bolstered by starring in movies such as “Black Swan” and “Friends with Benefits.”

7. Anna Paquin – This “True Blood” star is as dangerous on the Web as she is on the screen. She moved up from #10 last year to #7 this year.

8. Adriana Lima – Searching for downloads of this Brazilian beauty can direct users to red-ranked sites. Lima is best known for being a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2000. Searching for Lima became slightly safer, moving her from #6 last year, to #8 this year.

9. Scarlett Johansson – The former child star has gotten more dangerous as she’s grown up. Named in 2010, as “Babe of The Year” by GQ Magazine, Johansson most recently appeared in “Iron Man 2.”

10. Emma Stone, Brad Pitt and Rachel McAdams – Pitt has been a mainstay of this list, appearing in the top 10 for the past four years. Stone and McAdams are new to the top ten. Stone, the star of last year’s “Easy A” has appeared in “The Help” and “Crazy Stupid Love” this year. McAdams has most recently appeared in “Morning Glory” and “Midnight in Paris.”

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Vodka shots helped Keira through sex scenes

Vodka shots helped Keira through sex scenesKeira Knightley has admitted that she necked vodka shots to get through explicit sex scenes in her upcoming movie 'A Dangerous Method' in which she plays an erotically charged mental patient.

The 26-year-old actress, who has never faced problems getting her kit off for films, needed a little courage when it came to playing a sex-obsessed seductress.

Some of the sex scenes in the movie were so explicit that the 'Princess of Thieves' star initially turned down the role and then had to swig vodka to get through them.

Knightley plays a masochist who has an affair with her psychoanalyst Dr Carl Jung, played by Michael Fassbender, and at one point she is tied to a bed, topless and spanked.

"We were both very nervous about those scenes because they're not nice," the Mirror quoted her as saying.

"When we shot them I said to Michael, 'If you touch me I'm going to kill you.

"He said, 'Keira, you're tied to the bed at the moment. I don't think you're in any position to say that.

"I said, 'Yeah, you're right.

"He's absolutely wonderful - we had a couple of shots of vodka before doing the scene and a couple of glasses of champagne afterwards. A lot of people say acting is like therapy but I don't go for that. It is for some people, but not me.

"When you're playing something so dark you want to have a really nice time afterwards otherwise it's far too depressing.

"The actual filming work was very focused and very creative, but at the end of the day we watched football - the World Cup was on - and drank beer," she added.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Lady Gaga's hot dressing room

Lady Gaga's hot dressing roomLady Gaga has requested a particularly hot dressing room backstage at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast tonight (06.11.11), with a constant temperature of 90 degrees maintained.

Lady Gaga has requested her dressing room be kept at 90 degrees at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

The eccentric singer - who is due to perform at the glamorous event at Belfast's Odyssey Arena tonight (06.11.11) - has asked thebackstage area be extremely warm, and also has a stash of honey ready to help her keep her vocal chords in top condition.

Upon arriving in Belfast, the 25-year-old star immediately sent her personal assistant out to get some other goods, including two espresso machines and china cups, an item Lady Gaga is often seen carrying while out and about.

Taio Cruz has also been announced as a performer on the show, and in rehearsals was seen working with French DJ David Guetta, best known for his hits with Kelly Rowland and Nicki Minaj.

Other requests including Ciroq Vodka and Tequila for party band LMFAO, and Justin Bieber - whose girlfriend Selena Gomez is presenting the show - has asked for 12 bottles of vitamin water in both purple and red.

Performers at the eagerly-anticipated event include Jessie J, Coldplay, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and 'Baby' hitmaker Justin.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Kim Kardashian says her marriage to Kris was not sham

Kim Kardashian says her marriage to Kris was not shamKim Kardashian, who has filed for divorce from her husband of 72 days Kris Humphries said that she did not marry for publicity.

Speaking to the hosts of Australia's Sunrise programme, Kim Kardashian said that she tried hard to save her marriage to basketball player Kris Humphries. When asked why she didn't consult a counsellor before seeking divorce, the 31-year old reality television star said, "I think when you know so deep in your heart that you just have to listen to your intuition, and follow your heart.”

Speaking about the accusation stating that the marriage was a sham, Kim replied, “I think what really just, I think, what upsets me most is that there has been from the start so many rumors of money and dollar signs ... and so much of it not being true.”

Friday, November 4, 2011

Drew Barrymore most overpaid actor

Drew Barrymore most overpaid actorDrew Barrymore has been named the most overpaid actor in Hollywood by Forbes magazine.

Barrymore tops Forbes 2011 list of Hollywood's Most Overpaid Actors list with a return average of 40 percent for every dollar movie studios spend on her.

The 36-year-old's films have failed to rake in moolah at the box office in the past five years. "Everybody's Fine" earned only $16 million globally and "Lucky You" brought in only $8 million.

The second position went to Eddie Murphy. He returns $2.70 for every dollar spent on him. Will Farrell is at the third position with a return average of $3.50, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Reese Witherspoon and Denzel Washington wrapped up the top five with return averages of $3.55 and $4.25 repectively.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Lindsay Lohan jailed for 30 days

Lindsay Lohan jailed for 30 daysA judge on Wednesday ordered Lindsay Lohan returned to jail for 30 days for violating probation and put the troubled actress on a strict calendar of community service and psychological counseling.

The Mean Girls actress must report to jail on Nov 9, according to the order from Los Angeles superior court judge Stephanie Sautner, and will not be eligible for house arrest or early release.

After that, she must begin a five-month regimen of community service at the Los Angeles county morgue as well as regularly attend mental health counseling.

Lohan, 25, dressed demurely in a blue-and-white polka dot dress and answered "yes" to the judge's questions on whether she understood the sentence. At various times she appeared on the verge of tears.

Lohan rose to fame as a likable child star of Disney movies such as The Parent Trap, but has been in and out of trouble -- spending time in rehab and in jail -- since 2007 when she was convicted on a drunken driving and drug possession charges.

Earlier this year, she was convicted of stealing a gold necklace from a jewelry story. At that time, the judge sentenced her to 480 hours community service at a Los Angeles women's detention center and at the county morgue.

Two weeks ago, Judge Sautner revoked her probation because Lohan failed to adequately perform the service at the women's center and repeatedly missed court-ordered psychotherapy sessions.

In court on Wednesday, prosecutors said Lohan had canceled 12 of her 20 scheduled sessions at the women's center and missed 14 of 19 scheduled psychotherapy appointments.

Judge Sautner asked Lohan if she admitted to violating her probation by missing the appointments, and the actress answered "yes, your honor."

The judge then reinstated probation and changed Lohan's sentence to a total 300 days in jail. She ordered Lohan to spend the 30 days behind bars now.

The judge sternly laid out a schedule of morgue service and psychotherapy. If all goes according to plan, Lohan would end her probation by March 29, 2012.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Hilary Clinton's mother dies

Hilary Clinton's mother diesHilary Clinton is in is in mourning after her mother died at the age of 92.

The US Secretary of State pulled out of a planned trip to Europe this week to be with Dorothy Rodham as she battled an undisclosed illness, but she lost her fight for life in the early hours of Tuesday.

Rodham's family were by her bedside in Washington as she passed away.

A statement from the Clinton family reads: "She overcame abandonment and hardship as a young girl to become the remarkable woman she was.

"A warm, generous and strong woman; an intellectual; a woman who told a great joke and always got the joke; an extraordinary friend and, most of all, a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

"Dorothy is and always will be lovingly remembered by her daughter and son-in-law, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bill Clinton."

Monday, October 31, 2011

Mackenzie Crook writes children's book

Mackenzie Crook writes children's bookMackenzie Crook can add author to his C.V after writing his first children's book.

The British star admits he dreamed up the idea for his debut novel, The Windvale Sprites, with his young son Jude in mind.

He tells The Independent on Sunday newspaper: "I wrote it as a book that I would have wanted to read when I was a kid, and my son is like a little clone of me; he adored it.

"In fact, I finished reading it to him last night. He was so into it. I would've been able to tell if he was just trying to please me."

And Crook admits the idea for a children's book has been in his head for a long time: "It occurred to me about 25 years ago. It's all based after the great storm of 1987 - it's been percolating for all that time - and it's only in the past two years that I managed to get it down. It's probably becoming a father that gave me the kick I needed to actually get it done.

"While doing this book I came to realise that's what I love doing - it's telling stories, whether writing, drawing, or from acting. I suppose that's what's in my blood - I'm a storyteller - one way or another."

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Madonna teams up with Minaj for new single

Madonna teams up with Minaj for new singlePop diva Madonna has reportedly enlisted rapper Nicki Minaj to record her comeback track.

The 53-year-old put her music on hold to launch her Material Girl clothing line and direct her latest movie "W.E.", but she is reportedly back in the studio recording new tracks.

The song, which is tentaively titled "Give Me All Your Love", will release next year.

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Kaitlin Olson Is Pregnant

Kaitlin Olson Is Pregnant

Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney are expecting their second child.

The actress gave birth to the couple's son, Axel Lee, last year (10) and now the star is pregnant with another boy.

She jokes to People.com, "We’re having a boy! We’re so happy that Axel gets to have a brother so close in age. And that I get to add another set of balls to my very, very male world.

"We found out I was pregnant during my mum‘s birthday weekend in Ojai (California). I was instantly so proud of this baby for already knowing how to make someone else’s special day all about him."

The pair wed in 2008.

The new child will be the latest addition to the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars' onset family - Glenn Howerton and David Hornsby both had kids last month (Sep11), while Charlie Day, who is married to his onscreen love interest Mary Elizabeth Ellis, will become a first-time father in December (11).

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Size Zero women less likely to get pregnant compared to obese counterparts

A new study has claimed that skinny women are less likely to become pregnant as compared to their overweight counterparts, including those who are classified as dangerously obese.

According to the researcher, Richard Sherbahn, who is a fertility specialist, the amount of attention being paid to the health risks of being overweight means that the perils of being underweight are being largely ignored, and the problem is being aggravated by the "size zero' culture in girls and young women.

Sherbahn, from the Advanced Fertility Centre of Chicago, crunched the figures on almost 2,500 sessions of IVF carried out at his clinic over an eight-year period.

The women who were examined were divided into three groups by weight, very thin, normal and obese.

Almost 50 percent of those in the normal weight group had babies as compared with 45 percent of those in the obese group, which included women classed as dangerously obese, and just 34 percent of those classed as very thin.

All the women in the three groups produced similar numbers of eggs, and any problems for the very thin women must have occurred at a later stage in the process.

"It could be in evolutionary terms that if people were too thin that maybe food wasn't readily available and maybe it wasn't the best time to reproduce and maybe the uterus wasn't at its best," the Daily Mail quoted him as saying.

"I am no expert on the sociological side of it but I have a teenage daughter and it seems that girls idolise models who are anorexic-looking.

"It seems that the ideal body structure for young women is this overly-skinny physique and women don't understand that there is any concern about that," he said.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

British beauty reveals ‘votes for sex’ ordeal

British beauty reveals ‘votes for sex’ ordealAn international pageant turned out to be an ordeal for British beauty queen, Amy Willerton, after she was asked for sex in exchange for votes. Willerton, 19, was forced to flee Miss Asia Pacific World contest in South Korea after three ‘shambolic’ days.

She also claimed that she was sexually assaulted by organisers and sponsors, was fed just one meal per day, and was made to stay in a room with no bed.

“It was absolutely horrendous,” the Daily Mail quoted her as saying.

“I had two of the organisers sexually assault me - one tried to pull my top down.”

“When we posed with sponsors they also tried to stick a hand somewhere inappropriate.”

Willerton was completely aghast to see the atrocious conditions prevailing at the venue.

“Girls were pulled aside and told they knew what they had to do if they wanted to win - we all knew they meant sex.”

When she reported the matter to the police, she was shocked to see officials openly bribing local officers with cash.

After arriving home Amy was disgusted to learn that the eventual winner of the 12,700 pounds first prize was none other than the local entrant, Miss South Korea.

Amy is now looking to launch legal action against the competition organisers.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Scarlett Johansson is too sexy for Dragon Tattoo

Scarlett Johansson is too sexy for Dragon TattooScarlett Johansson might be one of the most sought after actress but it did not help her to fetch the female lead role in Davin Fincher's forthcoming movie The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011). Well, her sex appeal among her fans is the reason behind it.

Director David Fincher believes that Scarlett Johansson is a great actress but she is too sexy for the role of Lisbeth Salander in the forthcoming Hollywood movie. Speaking to the Vogue magazine, he said, “Look, we saw some amazing people. Scarlett Johansson was great. It was a great audition, I'm telling you. But the thing that with Scarlett is, you can't wait for her to take her clothes off.”

The filmmaker explains that his leading lady should look like 'E.T' dolls, which should give the audience the feel of lovability and strangeness. He felt that Rooney Mara has that quality and she could do the justice for the character.

However, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo also features Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Robin Wright Penn, Stellan Skarsgard and others in the cast. The movie will hit the US theatres on December 21.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Noel Gallagher couldn't repeat debut songs

Noel Gallagher couldn't repeat debut songsNoel Gallagher insists he couldn't write an album like Oasis' debut LP 'Definitely Maybe' again because he no longer relates to the lyrical subject matter.

Noel Gallagher couldn't write an album like 'Definitely Maybe' again.

The 44-year-old rocker insists he wouldn't be able to capture the sentiments of Oasis' debut album now he is older because he no longer relates to the subjects covered on the record.

He said: "I couldn't write a song, an album like 'Definitely Maybe' now because the songs are about being 24 and cigarettes and alcohol and all that, you know.

"And you just don't feel supersonic at 10 past 7 in the morning changing nappies. You know, you just don't, it's as simple as that."

The rocker admits it can be difficult maintaining an audience as success grows because fans can no longer identify with the experiences musicians write about.

He explained: "When you start off, I was 24, your audience is 24, you're all in the same circumstances, you've not yet become a rock star, so that's when the magic happens, when you're writing songs about their life and your life mirrors theirs and visa versa.

"Then, as you go on, you become richer and more famous and all that, and they kind of stay the same, and you kind of lose that magical connection that you had, so you have to write about different things.

"You know, eventually your time passes, and then youth culture changes and something else comes along, you know, that's just the way it works."

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Avatar named the most pirated movie of all time

Avatar named the most pirated movie of all timeThe 2009 Hollywood blockbuster ‘Avatar’ is reportedly the most illegally downloaded film of all time.

Website bosses at TorrentFreak.com, who have been investigating piracy in recent months, found that ‘Avatar’ was downloaded an estimated 21 million times.

James Cameron’s sci-fi film was followed by two other major worldwide blockbusters ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘Transformers’ with about 19 million downloads each, Contactmusic reported.

Here are the Top 5 pirated movies:
1 ‘Avatar’ (2009) – 21 million
2 ‘The Dark Knight’ (2008) – 19 million
3 ‘Transformers’ (2007) – 19 million
4 ‘Inception’ (2010) – 18 million
‘The Hangover’ (2009) – 17 million

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Taylor Swift Named Woman of the Year

Taylor Swift Named Woman of the YearShe will be the youngest recipient of the honour.

Taylor Swift has landed another major accolade, being named as Billboard's Woman of the Year.

The country star will become the youngest recipient of the honour, aged 21, when she is recognised at the 2011 Billboard Women in Music event on 2 December in New York City.

Black Eyed Peas' Fergie was last year's Woman of the Year.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Rihanna Steps out With British Boxer

Rihanna Steps out With British BoxerSexy R&B star Rihanna has sparked rumours of a love match with British boxer Dudley O'SHAUGHNESSY after they were seen enjoying a night out together in London.

The Bajan beauty took her Loud tour to the U.K. this week (begs03Oct11)and spent Thursday night (06Oct11) partying with the sportsman and modelafter reportedly handpicking him to appear in the video for her new single We Found Love.

Sources claim sparks flew between the young stars on the set of the promo, which was shot on an Irish farm last month (Sep11), and they reunitedin the U.K. capital following Rihanna's gig at the O2 Arena.

According to British newspaper the Daily Mail, Rihanna and O'Shaughnessy shared drinks at popular nightclub Mahiki before they were snapped leaving the venue together in the early hours of Friday (07Oct11).

Rihanna has been largely single since splitting from Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Matt Kemp last December (10).

Friday, October 7, 2011

Shahrukh Khan praises actor Ranveer Singh

Shahrukh Khan praises actor Ranveer SinghBollywood's King Khan, Shahrukh praises the Band Baaja Baarat star Ranveer Singh for his confidence and energy. Shahrukh Khan feels that Ranveer has got that extra zing.

"I think in the film industry among the young boys I find Ranveer very confident. I have met him one or two times recently and he is full of confidence and energy," he said.

While talking about the Big B Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh said, "Apart from Amitji's good looks, voice, experience, personality and talent, the greatest virtue I find in him is the immense amount of knowledge he has."

Love, Lust and HIV on Oprah Winfrey Show

Love, Lust and HIV on Oprah Winfrey ShowIn Tuesday’s episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show on Big CBS Love, five HIV-infected women talks to Oprah about the man who infected them with the deadly disease. They also, unknowingly, shared a partner. Each woman, some of whom are in disguise, dated and slept with Philippe Padieu, a man they describe as handsome and charismatic. Unfortunately, he turned out to be very different from the man he claimed to be.

Diane, a 58-year-old martial arts teacher, was the first to meet Philippe. Diane and Philippe quickly became serious and decided to move in together. When Philippe lost his job, Diane hired him as an instructor at her martial arts studio and started paying for most of his bills. Diane tells Oprah that Philippe's money problems put a strain on their relationship. Eventually, he started pulling. Diane broke up with Philippe when she discovered he was cheating.

A few days later, she went to the gynecologist for a routine exam and found that she was infected with sexually transmitted disease. Knowing that he had cheated, Diane decided to let the other women know that they too might have an STD. As she went back through his phone records, Diane realised the cheating had been worse than she thought. "He was dating nine other women at the time he was dating me," she says.

One of the women Diane called was Susan. "We compared notes, and some of the time that she'd been seeing him, I had been seeing him," Susan says. "Then she said, 'I have an STD, and I am certain that Philippe gave this to me.” After talking to Diane, Susan went to her doctor and got news even worse than she had feared. "I received a phone call after my testing from my doctor and she said, 'You have HIV,'" Susan says.

Later Diane got in touch with Megan, who lived across the street from Philippe and dated him for more than two years. Megan learned she was also infected with HIV and joined the crusade to stop Philippe. Together, the three women took down license plates and followed Philippe for at least six months.

Soon these three women found Sofia and Tricia, both infected by Philippe. Sofia tells Oprah that she never imagined he was cheating. Together these women filed a case against Philippe to stop him from infecting more innocent lives. Today, Philippe is behind the bars and all the women are learning to go on with their lives. "We can't look back. We can't change the past," Diane says. "We only have to look forward, and that's why we're trying to change the future for other women."

Watch these 5 women tell Oprah their horror story and how Philippe changed their lives forever on Tuesday, September 27, 8 pm only on Big CBS Love.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Sick Adele Wechsler Cancels U.s. Tour

Sick Adele Wechsler Cancels U.s. TourBritish soul sensation Adele has cancelled her upcoming U.S. tour as she continues to battle a throat illness.

The Chasing Pavements hitmaker cancelled a string of gigs in her nativeBritain last month (Sep11) as she tried to overcome a chest infection, but she has since taken to the stage to complete her remaining U.K. shows.

However, the strain on her voice has become too much and Adele has now scrapped her 10-date American trek, which was due to kick off on Friday (07Oct11) in New Jersey.

Doctors told the Someone Like You star she needed more time to rest andrecover after diagnosing her with a vocal cord haemorrhage and revealingshe could wreck her voice permanently if she didn't take time to fully recuperate.

In a lengthy post on her website on Tuesday (04Oct11), Adele wrote, "Guys, im (sic) heartbroken and worried to tell you that yet again im experiencing problems with my voice... Singing is literally my life, it's my hobby, my love, my freedom and now my job. I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully, or I risk damaging my voice forever. "I have great confidence in believing you know how much this upsets me,how seriously I take it and how truly devastated and annoyed I am by this.

Wanting to do something so bad and not being able to is the most frustrating thing as I'm sure you know! My voice is weak and I need to build it back up.

"I'm gonna be starting up vocal rehab as soon as (possible), and start building my overall stamina in my voice, body and mind. I will be back and I'm gonna smash the ball out the park once I'm touring again. I pologise from the bottom of my heart, sincerely I do".

It's the third time Adele has disappointed American fans - she cited personal family problems for scrapping tour dates in 2008 and a nasty case of laryngitis shut down her North American tour earlier this year (11).

Monday, October 3, 2011

Holly Madison insures her breasts for $1 mn

Holly Madison insures her breasts for $1 mnHolly Madison, the former girlfriend of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has reportedly insured her breasts for 1 million dollars.

Madison, 31, said that she insured her famous assets with Lloyd’s of London to protect them while appearing in her Las Vegas production, ‘Peepshow’.

“I’ve heard about people getting body parts insured and I thought, why not? because if anything happened to my boobs, I’d be out for a few months and I’d probably be out a million dollars,” she told People magazine.

“I thought I’d cover my assets,” she added.

Madison, however, also comprehends the quirkiness of it.

“I think it’s kind of funny. I think they’re getting the credit they deserve. They’re my primary money makers right now,” she added.

Friday, September 30, 2011

Marilyn Monroe's wedding ring & nude painting up for grabs

Monroe's wedding ring & nude painting up for grabsLegendary Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe's wedding ring and a nude painting are being put up for auction in December.

The 35 baguette-cut diamonds ring was given to the 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' star by legendary New York Yankees baseball player, Joe DiMaggio on their wedding day in 1954.

The starting bid for the ring is reported to start at 300,000 dollars, Contactmusic reported.

Initially the 'Profiles in History' auctioneers had decided to highlight the Icons of Hollywood sale with the ruby slippers, which Judy Garland wore in 'The Wizard of Oz', but now they have gone ahead with more than they had earlier planned.

A naked painting of the tragic movie icon when she was young by Earl Moran in the 1940s has also been added to the celebrity memorabilia auction cart, bids for which are set to start at 70,000 dollars.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

arnold schwarzenegger Orders 3 Bronze Statues Of Himself

arnold schwarzenegger Orders 3 Bronze Statues Of HimselfThe former governor of California has commissioned a series of statues of himself to remind the world how he looked in his muscle-bound prime.

The 64-year-old has requested the creation of at least three larger-than-life bronze creations which will stand 8ft tall and weigh 580lbs.

They will be based on a smaller sculpture created in 1980, the year Schwarzenegger won his seventh Mr Olympia title.

The statues all depict him in a classic body-builder pose and have been super-sized to ‘heroic’ scale, which is one-and-a-quarter times life size.

The first of them will be shipped to a museum dedicated to Schwarzenegger's life at his childhood home in Thal, Austria.

A second will be sent to Columbus, Ohio, where the Schwarzenegger-inspired Arnold Fitness Weekend is held annually.

Schwarzenegger himself will keep the third one but he has discussed the possibility of commissioning four more, said Tim Parks, the owner of Oregon-based TW Bronze, which is making the statues.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Factors that influence sex appeal in men & women

Factors that influence sex appeal in men & womenA wealth of scientific studies have uncovered the factors which claim to influence sex appeal, for both men and women.

Here are some of things that attract a woman to a man, according to People Magazine.

1. Deep voice: According to a new survey from the University of Aberdeen, women find men with lower-pitched voices more memorable.

2. Feminine-looking men: Another study from the University of Aberdeen found that women in the developed world now prefer more feminine-looking men with full lips and delicate cheek bones – as opposed to a square jaw, low brow and muscles associated with traditional manliness.

3. Wearing red: A study from the University of Rochester and University of Munich revealed men wearing red are more attractive, desirable and are seen as having a higher status in the eyes of women.

4. Powerful or moody: Researchers from the University of British Columbia in Canada said women are least attracted to smiling, happy men, instead preferring those who look proud and powerful or moody.

5. Scars: A survey published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences found facial scars increase women’s rating of men’s attractiveness in the short-term.

And things that claim to influence sex appeal in women include-

1. Wearing red: Two University of Rochester psychologists found women wearing red capture men’s attention and make them feel amorous – though they are unaware of the effect.

2. Stop being funny: Men find very funny women a turn-off and are even intimidated by them, a project from three leading American universities claimed.

3. Full lips: A Manchester University study concluded that women with fuller lips and/or wearing lipstick are more attractive to men

4. Brown or black hair: Contrary to traditional belief, a recent study from the social network site Badoo concluded that men prefer brown or black hair to blondes.

5. Long arms: Researchers at the University of New South Wales in Sydney found women with long arms were perceived as more attractive than those with long legs.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Snoop Dogg turns pimp

Snoop Dogg turns pimpSnoop Dogg has signed upcoming Hollywood movie The Legend of Fillmore Slim. The actor will be seen as a notorious pimp in the film, which is produced by Ames Universal and SRI Entertainment.

The rapper will be seen in the role of blues guitarist Fillmore Slim in the biopic The Legend of Fillmore Slim. “This film will span decades, from Slim’s emergence as a musician, to his fascination with the fast life, through his years of incarceration and his redemption.” The production house says.

Fillmore Slim was a pimp in San Francisco before turning a blues singer and guitarist. He was called by nicknames as The West Coast Godfather of the Game and The Pope of Pimping. His real name is Clarence Sims.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Cheryl Cole has crush on Cameron Diaz

Cheryl Cole has crush on Cameron DiazPop singer Cheryl Cole has admitted that she has a crush on Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, after the singer shot some scenes with her for the movie ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’.

Cole, 28, comes in as a special appearance in the movie, as she plays a judge for a talent show along with Diaz, and it has been reported that the singer has developed a soft spot for the actress.

“Cameron is amazing, honestly I’ve got such a girl crush on her. She’s such an amazing woman. It’s just so good to be doing new stuff,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

After working with Diaz, the Girls Aloud singer now wants to work more alongside the blonde actress or anything that involves acting.

“I never had the confidence to do acting before, and I’ve said I could probably play myself quite well. It was brilliant, we’ll see what happens next,” Cole said in an interview with Vogue.co.ukfter being the judge for ‘The X Factor’, Cole has been been switching careers from designing shoes to her recent love for acting.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Fabulous ball guest Prince Albert

Fabulous ball guest Prince AlbertMonaco's Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were ''fabulous'' guests at a recent charity ball in Yorkshire, North England.

Monaco's Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were "fabulous" guests at a lavish ball.

The newlyweds agreed to attend the Variety Club's Golden Jubilee Ball at Harewood House, Yorkshire, North England, as guests of honour and thrilled organisers with their willingness to get involved in festivities.

Club committee member Diana White told Britain's Hello! magazine: "They were fabulous. We couldn't have asked for more.

"They danced, sang and joined in the auction.

"They had great fun and were really happy and relaxed together. It was their first event in the UK since their wedding and a bit of a coup for the North."

Almost 40 years ago, Albert's parents, Prince Ranier and Princess Grace attended a similar event and the prince told the invited guests he was delighted to have followed in their footsteps.

He said: "39 years ago, my parents attended your ball as your guests of honour, in the presence of Cary Grant, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Michael Caine and Roger Moore.

"With Princess Charlene, we're really moved and happy to be the guests of honour at this Summer Ball.

"I wish a long life to your children's charity and raise my glass to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, to the success of your activities and to the friendship between the United Kingdom and the Principality of Monaco."

The ball raised around £250,000 for the charity.


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Lady Gaga goes commando on NY street‎

Lady Gaga goes commando on NY street‎Lady Gaga was pictured going commando while posing for photographers in a front-slit dress on a New York street.

The 25-year-old singer was seen in all-red attire, accessorised with crazy sunglasses, gloves and sky-high stilettos, forgetting one important detail - her underwear, the New York Daily News reported.

Gaga flashed it all to the photographers and her fans, leaving very little to their imagination in a red latex dress on the streets in Manhattan, also revealing a racy piercing.

This is not the first time that the 'Poker Face' singer has become a victim to one of the biggest fashion faux pas, the previous one being at the CFDA Fashion Awards red carpet in June, where the singer wore a strapless Mugler gown that couldn't hold down her breasts.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Kylie Minogue grateful to parents

Kylie Minogue grateful to parentsKylie Minogue has revealed her parents are among the few people who don't constantly ask her when she plans to have kids.

Kylie Minogue's parents are among the few people who don't pressure her about having children.

The 43-year-old singer - who has been dating Spanish model Andres Velencoso for three years - is sick of people asking her when she plans on having kids but is grateful her parents aren't trying to force her to become a mother.

She told YOU magazine: "I hate the question, 'So when are you going to have children?' But amazingly I have never heard it from my mum or dad. They never put pressure on any of us. For a while it looked liked it would never happen for us all and then boom, boom, boom.

"The only answer I have is, 'If it happens for me - beautiful.' I'll have to wait and see. I love children and I love the thought of having a family. And Andres is really good with kids."

While Kylie hasn't ruled out having children in the future, for now she is content to dote on her nephews.

She said: "Don't get me started talking about my nephew. My brother Brendan's son Charlie is five now and his little brother James is two and Dannii's boy Ethan is one. They all came to see my show in Melbourne and I could see them from the stage. I kept looking over to see if they were still there."

Although Kylie calls herself a "serial monogamist", she admitted she is reluctant to settle down and tie the knot.

She explained: "I don't like to be boxed in. Maybe that feeling has affected my attitude to marriage. But it isn't about fearing a commitment - I am committed. I'm a serial monogamist and I have never run off. It's just that I need to be able to breathe."

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Winslet hates n-de scenes

Winslet hates n-de scenesActress Kate Winslet thinks flashing flesh in front of a camera is a bizarre and unethical thing to do.

The Oscar-winning actress who has given nude scenes in "Titanic" and "Mildred Pierce" says she hates nude scenes, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I hate it! Listen, make no mistake, I just get on it. If you complain about it or procrastinate it's not going to go away. It's a profoundly bizarre thing to do," she said.

"As actors you talk about it all the time. You can literally be tangled in sheets, and you turn to the other actor and say, 'What are we doing?' 'Dear Mum, at work today I had so-and-so's left nut sack pressed against my cheek'. It's sort of unethical if you think about it in those terms," she added.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

James Bond film gets permission to shoot in India

James Bond film gets permission to shoot in IndiaThe bosses of next James Bond movie, which has been tentatively titled Bond 23, have got permission to shoot in India. According to reports, the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry of India has allowed the producers to film it in different parts like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Goa.

It was reported earlier that the shooting location of Daniel Craig starrer Bond 23 would be changed from India to South Africa as the producers have not got permission from Indian Govt. But the latest reports suggest that the I&B ministry has permitted India Take One Productions to shoot the latest Bond film in India.

However, Sam Mendes directed movie has got clearance from the government for shooting in Sarojini Nagar Market, Daryaganj street and Ansari Road in the national capital New Delhi and a few areas in North Goa and Ahmedabad.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Men 'more willing to have sex with stranger than women'

Men 'more willing to have sex with stranger than women'Eight out of 10 men would bed an attractive stranger if she offered them no-strings sex, but women are much pickier if they are propositioned by blokes, scientists have claimed.In an experiment, the scientists found that when men were approached by gorgeous female strangers in the street, 97 percent agreed to go back to their apartments while 83 percent said yes to instant sex, the Daily Star reported.However, when average-looking girls asked the question, 80 percent of blokes agreed to go back for a drink while 60 percent immediately agreed to a romp.But when men propositioned women only one of the 120 girls agreed to sex.Scientists say the findings are more proof of the difference between the sexes."Men are apparently more eager for sexual activity than women are," the Daily Star quoted French psychologist Nicolas Gueguen as saying."Men were more willing to go to an unfamiliar female’s apartment and to sleep in an unfamiliar female’s bed than females were in response to the same two propositions," he stated.The results of Dr Gueguen’s study have been published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behaviour.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Courtney Love infatuated with Salman?

Courtney Love infatuated with SalmanAmerican singer Courtney Love is said to be "infatuated" with Salman Rushdie after striking a blossoming friendship with him.



The 47-year-old American singer was pictured with the 64-year-old Indian-British novelist at a New York literary event, and were later seen “flirting heavily”.



"She finds him intellectually thrilling. She regularly quotes classic literature and is a huge fan of Salman’s work," the Mirror quoted a source close to the singer as saying.



"She is infatuated with Salman. He truly is her ideal chap.



"She is looking for love, while Salman’s an incorrigible flirt and willing to see how their friendship develops," the source added.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Anne Hathaway wanted to be a nun when she was young

Anne Hathaway wanted to be a nun when she was youngAnne Hathaway considered being a nun when she was growing up but admits it was always a back-up if she didn't make it as an actress.



Anne Hathaway wanted to be a nun when she was younger.



The 'One Day' actress explained while she was keen to enter the Christian order when she was a child, it was always more of a "side-bar thing" as she was secretly hoping to fulfil her dreams of becoming a movie star.



She said: "When I was younger I thought about becoming a nun for a while. You know how it is when you're growing up and you're going to be a lot of different things, but I actually wanted to be an actress before I wanted to be a nun. The nun was more of a side-bar thing."



However, the 28-year-old star admitted she does struggle to cope with the pressure of "nailing" her dramatic performances, and is always "devastated" if she doesn't feel she's got it exactly right.



Anne added to Britain's OK! magazine: "The only thing I ever feel pressure about, and the only thing I ever feel devastated about, is not nailing a performance."


Sunday, August 21, 2011

Kim Kardashian sells her wedding photos for $1.5 mn

Kim Kardashian sells her wedding photos for $1.5 mn

Usually celebrities spend lot of money on their marriages, but Kim Kardashian, who is tying the knot with NBA player Kris Humphries, is making money out of it. Yes! The reality TV star has reportedly sold her wedding photos to the People magazine for a whopping amount of $1.5 million.



Earlier, The weekly had shelled out $300,000 to Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries for their engagement announcement in May. And the Britain's OK! magazine paid $100,000 them for exclusive bridal shower coverage. Now, it is the People magazine, who is paying $1.5 million to the couple.



These high-priced deals make Kardashian one of the rare brides who will actually bring in more for her wedding than she paid for it. Saturday's ceremony has been estimated to cost at least half a million dollars but those costs are offset by items such as a free, $20,000 Vera Wang gown and a lucrative deal with E! for the two-part Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event special, reports the Hollywood Reporter.



However, this is not the first time a Hollywood celebrity is cashing in on her wedding ceremony. Earlier, stars like Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and Elizabeth Taylor had made money out of their weddings. OK! had paid Zeta-Jones and Douglas one million pounds for the right to publish exclusive photos, while The People gave $1 million and $50,000 Taylor and Cruise-Holmes weddings respectively.


Friday, August 19, 2011

Brad Pitt to play elite assassin in The Gray Man

Brad Pitt to play elite assassin in The Gray ManActor Brad Pitt is said to be in talks for the lead role in the upcoming movie The Gray Man, which is based on f Mark Greaney's novel. According to reports, the Hollywood star wants to play a CIA agent-turned-elite assassin in New Regency's new project. He is said to start filming soon after finishing World War Z.



Earlier this year, Brad Pitt was named as the possible candidate for the leading man, but the reports were shot down later. Sources claim that the actor was not to sign the project as his partner Angelina Jolie did not to work simultaneously. But now, he is about to finish the filming for World War Z. So he is in negotiation for the hero role in the movie The Gray Man.



Adam Cozad has been roped in to adapt the Mark Greaney's thriller novel for the big screen. Pitt's Plan B partner Dede Gardner will serve as a producer along with Stephen Garrett of Shine. The story revolves around a CIA agent-turned-elite assassin, who is on the run when his last job goes bad. While dodging the forces, who are out to get him, he has to keep his family safe.



However, Brad Pitt has earlier acted in New Regency's Fight Club and The Gray Man will be his second movie under the banner. He is currently shooting for World War Z. After finishing it, he is expected to take up this new project.


Thursday, August 18, 2011

Katy Perry equals Michael Jackson record

Katy Perry equals Michael Jackson recordKaty Perry has become the first woman to have five number one singles from the same album on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.



Katy Perry has matched Michael Jackson's record of having five number one hit singles from the same album on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.



The brunette beauty's latest release 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)' made history as it became her fifth single from platinum record 'Teenage Dream' to reach the top spot, following the success of 'California Gurls', 'Teenage Dream', 'Firework' and 'E.T.', which has left the singer feeling "proud".



The 26-year-old star took to her twitter account to announce the news earlier today (17.08.11), tweeting: "What a way to wake up! SO proud to announce that the little-engine-that-could of a song 'LAST FRIDAY NIGHT' is officially #1 & made HISTORY! (sic)"



Katy then praised her fans for helping her become the first woman to achieve the feat.



She wrote: "& u know, I couldn't have done it with out ya, really I owe u guys BIG... so take this moment to give yourself a high FIVE!!! #all because of u (sic)"



The exploit was last achieved by Michael - who died in 2009, aged 50 - when his 10-track album 'Bad' featured five number one singles, 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You', 'Bad', 'The Way You Make Me Feel', 'Man in the Mirror' and 'Dirty Diana', between 1987 and 1988 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Jane Fonda pens sex guide for over-70 couples

Jane Fonda pens sex guide for over-70 couplesVeteran actress Jane Fonda has penned a book for the couples of her generation on how to keep the warmth of passion ticking in a relationship even when the old age snatches the enthusiasm away.



The 73-year-old Hollywood sex symbol has devoted some 50 pages of her new autobiography ‘Prime Time’ to explaining how to have good sex over the age of 70.



She has also claimed that she could even tell simply by looking at people if they are having ‘good sex’.



“I wasn’t trying to be shocking, but I go into details, and it seems to have shocked people. I made a list of things to cover. I’m still sexually active. There are certain things that change as you age, and I wanted to talk about that,” the Daily Mail quoted her as telling Time magazine, explaining her decision to talk about sex for the over-70s, that is usually a taboo subject.



The two-time Oscar-winner, who is currently in a relationship with 69-year-old music producer Richard Perry, describes herself as a ‘late bloomer’ and insisted on talking openly about sex unlike others.



“I have never found a book that talks about everything from the psyche and spirit and wisdom to penile implants,” she said.



“So I decided that I’d write about as much of the research as I possibly could – everything I wanted to know as a woman who is 73 years old and still sexually active.



“I see people who aren’t traditionally beautiful, but if they’re having good sex, you can tell,” she added.


Friday, August 12, 2011

Ricki Lake engaged to marry boyfriend Christian Evans

Ricki Lake engaged to marry boyfriend Christian EvansThe 42-year-old talk show host announced on twitter she was set to wed Christian Evans, in what will be her second wedding following her divorce from artist Rob Sussman after 10 years of marriage in 2003.



She wrote: "Thrilled to share some happy news with you..... I'm engaged! :) The cat is out of the bag. Phew! I'm terrible at keeping secrets



Ricki - who has sons, Milo, 14, and Owen, 10, from her previous marriage - recently joked Christian was "a nobody" but continued to be special to her.



She said: "He's a nobody, but he's somebody to me. He's everything to me. I'm totally in love. I'm happier than I've ever been."



Just last year Ricki - who is also known for appearing as Tracy Turnblad in the 1988 version of musical 'Hairspray' - was forced to flee her rented home in Los Angeles after it caught on fire.



However she and her two sons managed to escape the blaze unharmed, although everything inside was lost.


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Jessica Alba Goes To Birthing Class With Kimmel

Jessica Alba Goes To Birthing Class With KimmelJessica Alba prepared for her second baby on Tuesday (09Aug11) by hitting a birthing class with comedian Jimmy Kimmel.



The actress took to Twitter.com to urge fans to tune in to Kimmel's late night U.S. show on Tuesday to check out the funny moments.




She wrote, "Chk (check) out @jimmykimmel 2nite -@cash_warren couldn't make a 'birthing class' so Jimmy accompanied me instead & we got it all on tape.".




The actress became a mother for the first time in June 2008 when she gave birth to daughter Honor Marie Warren.



And now the actress and her husband, Cash Warren, are now expected for a second time.


Sunday, August 7, 2011

Amy Winehouse home to be HQ of rehab charity‎

Amy Winehouse home to be HQ of rehab charity‎Amy Winehouse's home is all set to become the head quarters of her rehab foundation.

People near to the late singer have revealed that the 2.5million-pound property in Camden, North London, would be the focal point of the new Amy Winehouse Foundation.

The profits derived from Winehouse's new single, made with music legend Tony Bennett, will be utilised to serve the foundation.

Bennett himself declared that the royalties from the jazz classic 'Body And Soul' would go to the foundation that is expected to teach all the young children not to take drugs.

The late singer's dad Mitch has revealed that the foundation will boost a wide range of 'causes close to her heart'.

"It could include help for children in trouble, kids suffering health problems, children's hospices and more," the Sun quoted him as saying.

"We want to make a positive difference," he added.

Though the Winehouse family initially thought of selling the 10-room, three-storey property, they later settled down with the idea of making it the head quarters of the foundation.

"They think it's too precious to give up, hence the new HQ idea," a source revealed.

"They don't want to rent it out and if they sold it they think it could attract the wrong kind of buyer as it was where Amy passed away. They may sell one day but that would be some way off," the source added.