Bollywood Newsroom: Oct 10, 2008

Friday, October 10, 2008

Entertainment News

Avril Lavigne, hubby heading for splitsville?

Posted: 11 Oct 2008 01:35 AM CDT

London, October 11 (ANI): Singer Avril Lavigne and hubby Deryck Whibley are ending their relationship despite being married for two years, according to reports.

I want my father's poem sung: Amitabh on 66th birthday

Posted: 11 Oct 2008 12:20 AM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) His father's poetry and some dry fruits - that is all that Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan wants on his 66th birthday Saturday.

Happy Birthday Amitabh Bachchan

Posted: 11 Oct 2008 12:02 AM CDT

He is the all mighty individual who transcends all over the Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan has been rocking, shocking, serenading, stirring, and of course...ruling Bollywood for eras and decades alike! His mere name spells success interspersed with spellbound confidence! This Saturday we celebrate the birthday of this man, who, had almost packed off his bags to go back to his hometown.

Nostalgia tinged with concern as Lata meets Bhupen Hazarika

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 11:02 PM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) Bhupen Hazarika, the 82-year-old veteran Assamese composer whose health has been rapidly declining, had an unexpected surprise on his birthday. He received a message from Lata Mangeshkar saying she wanted to meet him.

I can relate a lot to my character in 'Fashion': Mugdha Godse

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 09:37 PM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Former Miss India and model Mugdha Godse, who debuts in Bollywood as a failed model in Madhur Bhandarkar's forthcoming venture 'Fashion', says she could identify a lot with her character in the film.

My hospital is my life now: Asha Parekh

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 09:13 PM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) She is no longer seen that often on screen. But yesteryear's go-go girl Asha Parekh has big plans for the hospital named after her, the BCG Hospital aka the Asha Parekh Hospital.

Hollywood News

Running on empty

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 03:30 PM CDT

Evidently, the box office clout of action icon Vin Diesel is on the wane. The macho star once again pummels the viewer with fists of fury. He needn't have bothered.

On that cutting edge

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 03:30 PM CDT

Close on the heels of Three Monkeys, here's another film with a cutting edge by a Turkish director, albeit one who lives and makes movies in Germany.

Avril Lavigne heading for divorce?

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:19 PM CDT

London, Oct 10 (IANS) Singer Avril Lavigne and husband Deryck Whibley are reportedly heading for splitsville.

Warner Bros. planning Yogi Bear feature

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:16 PM CDT

New York, Oct 10 (IANS) Hollywood production house Warner Bros. are planning a feature length film based on Yogi Bear, the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character.

Zac Efron to star in 'Footloose' remake

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:16 PM CDT

New York, Oct 10 (IANS) 'High School Musical 3' (HSM) director Kenny Ortega is hoping to bring a new version of 1980s movie 'Footloose' to the big screen, and he's looking to a HSM star to take the lead in the new version.

Britney Spears opens up about her breakdown

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:06 PM CDT

London, Oct 10 (IANS) Pop star Britney Spears has opened up about her public breakdown for the first time in a documentary and she admits having made 'huge mistakes'.

'Life on Mars' remake takes US by storm

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:03 PM CDT

London, Oct 10 (IANS) The remake of Emmy award-winning British science fiction and police drama TV series 'Life on Mars' has got rave reviews in the US with its first episode itself.

Vanessa Paradis' red carpet phobia

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 07:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): French singer Vanessa Paradis has revealed that she is too "intimidated" by the red carpet.

Bill Murray would love to see female Ghostbuster in third instalment

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 07:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 10 (ANI): Hollywood actor Bill Murray says that he would like to add a 'feminine aspect' in the third instalment of 'Ghostbusters'.

Posh Spice says LA has changed her personal style

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 07:05 AM CDT

Washington, Oct 10 (ANI): Life may not have changed that much for Victoria Beckham after moving base to Los Angeles, but one thing that certainly has altered in the singer's life is her personal style - as she has started to wear flip-flops.

Entertainment-The Times of India

‘Creativity’s not a 9 to 5 job’

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...says Amitabh Bachchan who, at 66 today, is active with five films, his tour, and life itself.

I follow Akki into projects: Katrina

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Hottie Katrina Kaif, who's given many hits with Akshay Kumar, says she trusts the actor's script sense and often follows him into projects.

Lindsay's wardrobe malfunction

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The actress gave LA shoppers an eyeful, after she 'forgot' to wear a bra underneath her black vest

Gul Panag is upset

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The Censor Board felt the need to edit out as simple a dialogue as 'I hope you have condom' in 'Hello'. Gul Panag, who's said the dialogue in the film, reacts...

Aamir: King of versatility

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Aamir Khan has time and again proved that he never does anything in moderation. Zoom focuses on the finer nuances that make the Perfectionist Khan...

Liz's dress is 'Greatest red carpet gown'

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Liz Hurley's ''safety pin'' dress has topped a new poll of ''The Greatest Red Carpet Gowns Of All Time''

Eesha: No hello please!

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We heard that Eesha's not participating in the promotion of her Salman Khan starrer film, 'Hello'.

Topless Jordan glams up horse show

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Glamour model Katie Price swapped her G-strings for jodhpurs and dazzled the sober world of dressage at the Horse of the Year Show.

Pooja becomes Natasha

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Sana Saeed gets a new look on a television show.

Babylon A.D.

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After the feisty Fast and Furious, the action hero fails to connect and kick up a storm in this futuristic film....

Bollywood News

Vishal-Shekhar hit right chord with 'Dostana', yet again

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 11:33 PM CDT

Film: 'Dostana'; Music Director: Vishal-Shekhar; Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan, Vishal, Saleem, Amanat Ali, Shankar Mahadevan; Music Rights: Sony Music; Rating: *** 1/2

Sylvester Stallone to attend India premiere of 'Kambakht Ishq'

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 10:07 PM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has hit it off so well with Sylvester Stallone while shooting for 'Kambakht Ishq' that he has convinced the 'Rocky' star to attend the premiere of the film here as well as to work together in more movies.

Preity helped Isha Koppikar find soulmate

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 09:28 PM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Isha Koppikar has finally found her soulmate in Timmy Narang, a restaurateur, and thanks her friend Preity Zinta for helping her find him.

Sushmita Sen scouting for good scripts and scriptwriters

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 08:52 PM CDT

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Former beauty queen Sushmita Sen's production house is no longer working on a one-point agenda. After the film 'Rani Laxmibai', Tantra Productions is launching two new films and more importantly a nation-wide hunt for screenplay writers.

FACE TO FACE with Anjana Sukhani

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 05:34 PM CDT

What's on your iPod?Nothing, because at the moment, my iPod is non-functional.

He's got the look

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 05:34 PM CDT

Himesh Reshammiya got a sexy hairstyle, shaved his chest and got into shape for Karzzz.

Very filmy

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 05:34 PM CDT

Mirror imageImran Khan is not only following in uncle Aamir's footsteps but he also seems to have donned the same pair of shoes - the similarities just don't seem to end.

Out of character

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 05:34 PM CDT

Sharman Joshi has whooped it up in the comedy genre.

Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 03:40 PM CDT

The story revolves around two kingdoms of Ants - red and black.

Hello

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 03:40 PM CDT

Based on Chetan Bhagat's one night @ the call center, Hello... is a tale about the events that happen one night at a call centre.

Video News

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 12:17 PM CDT

Fans of Rajinikanth launch political party for him

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 12:17 PM CDT

Fans of Rajinikanth launched a political party in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday in a bid to pressurize him to enter into politics.

Blast in Islamabad police lines, several injured

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 12:16 PM CDT

Eight people were killed in a suspected suicide attack at the Anti-Terrorist Wing Barrack in Islamabad on Thursday. Many are reported to be injured, including several policemen.

Vandals desecrate statue of infant Jesus

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 12:16 PM CDT

A statue of infant Jesus was desecrated by vandals on Thursday in the premises of St. Francis Assisi Church in Tamil Nadu. According to the father of the church he saw some miscreants during ...

Asia stocks gain after coordinated rate cuts

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 12:15 PM CDT

Asian stocks rose and the yen slipped in early trade on Thursday after central banks from Asia, Europe and the United States cut interest rates to support the global economy.

Modi worships weapons to fight terrorism

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 12:15 PM CDT

Chief Minister of Gujarat relived India's ancient tradition of worshiping weapons on Hindu festival 'Dussehra' day in Ahmedabad on Thursday sending out a message to the nation to join hands ...

Karishma Kapoor on the cover page of 'Hello'

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 08:46 AM CDT

Bollywood actress Karishma Kapoor appears on the cover page of the global celebrity news magazine 'Hello'.

Makeshift temples made of conch shells is a ...

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 08:45 AM CDT

Devotees thronged unique makeshift tents or pandals, made of conch shells in Kolkata on the occasion of five-day long Durga Puja, a festival dedicated to Hindu Goddess of power, Durga.

Justice be done to riot victims, says Advani

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 08:45 AM CDT

Justice should be given to victims of the attacks on Christian community, said senior leader of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.

ISRO scientists geared up for maiden moon mission

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 08:16 AM CDT

Indian Space Research Organization's scientists are ready and geared up for the launch of a locally built rocket for the country's first unmanned mission to the moon.

Business News

Oil tumbles $4 to one-year low, crisis unrelenting

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 02:01 AM CDT

By Annika Breidthardt

Gold extends gains to 2-month high as panic

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:59 AM CDT

By Lewa Pardomuan

Nikkei posts biggest 1-day loss since 1987 crash

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:53 AM CDT

By Elaine Lies

Infrastructure growth plunges to 2.3 pc in August

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:48 AM CDT

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Growth in key infrastructure industries plunged to 2.3 per cent in August this fiscal from 9.

BSE Sensex tumbles; ICICI, Infosys dive

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:47 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) The BSE Sensex plunged more than 9 percent on Friday as markets were hammered worldwide by concerns about a global recession, but recouped partly after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced more liquidity easing.

State banks seen selling dlrs around 49.20

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 01:39 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - State-run banks were seen selling dollars around 49.20 rupees on Friday to protect the currency from further steep falls after it fell to an all-time low of 49.30 in early deals, traders said.

Entertainment News

Liz Hurley's 'safety pin' dress voted 'Greatest Red Carpet Gowns Of All Time'

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 02:05 AM CDT

London, Oct 10 (ANI): Liz Hurley's 'safety pin' dress has topped a new poll of 'The Greatest Red Carpet Gown Of All Time'.

Jolie's breastfeeding pictures on W magazine's cover page

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 12:58 AM CDT

New York, Oct 10 (IANS) Brad Pitt's long-awaited photos of Angelina Jolie for W magazine, shot in August, are finally coming out.

Twins are a challenge, says Angelina Jolie

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 12:55 AM CDT

New York, Oct 10 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she and her partner Brad Pitt are finding their newborn twins 'a challenge'.

Vishal-Shekhar hit right chord with 'Dostana', yet again

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 11:33 PM CDT

Film: 'Dostana'; Music Director: Vishal-Shekhar; Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan, Vishal, Saleem, Amanat Ali, Shankar Mahadevan; Music Rights: Sony Music; Rating: *** 1/2

Tricks of telling Nobel Peace Prize winners

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 10:12 PM CDT

OSLO (Reuters) - If you think you might win the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, drop everything if a man phones saying he's a journalist from an obscure Norwegian newspaper.

Sylvester Stallone to attend India premiere of 'Kambakht Ishq'

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 10:07 PM CDT

Hollywood News

Jolie's breastfeeding pictures on W magazine's cover page

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 12:58 AM CDT

New York, Oct 10 (IANS) Brad Pitt's long-awaited photos of Angelina Jolie for W magazine, shot in August, are finally coming out.

Twins are a challenge, says Angelina Jolie

Posted: 10 Oct 2008 12:55 AM CDT

New York, Oct 10 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she and her partner Brad Pitt are finding their newborn twins 'a challenge'.

Babylon AD

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 03:40 PM CDT

Toorop (Vin Diesel) is a mercenary who takes the job of escorting a woman named Aurora from Central Asia to New York.

The Edge of Heaven

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 03:40 PM CDT

A Turkish man travels to Istanbul to find the daughter of his father's former girlfriend.

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Posted: 09 Oct 2008 03:40 PM CDT

Miss Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job.

Britney to go to trial after rejecting plea deal in driving case