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November 23, 2009
Kurbaan : Rave reviews, slow opening
A look at the weekend box office report.

Pandiraj wins best director award for Pasanga
The first time director struck gold at the 16th International Children's Film Festival in Hyderabad recently.

November 20, 2009
What keeps Clint Eastwood going
Contrary to his tough guy image, the actor/producer/director believes in subtler ways of keeping physically and mentally fit.

Prakash's next: Gokula
Check out what Gokula is all about.

Freddie Mercury to be honoured with London memorial
The late rock legend is set to be honoured in his hometown with his own Hollywood Walk of Fame-style star.

Oprah Winfrey Show to end in 2011
The popular talk show will end in 2011 after airing for more than two decades, says the production house.

November 19, 2009
Meet the winner of the Rediff Paa Contest
Reader Gangandeep Singh Narang is quite excited about his win.

The Most Overpaid Actors
Check out Forbes magazine's most overpaid actors list.

November 18, 2009
Vishal romances three beauties in Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai
Mumbai actresses Neetu Chandra, Sarah Jane and Tanushree Dutta will star with the Tamil actor in Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai.

November 17, 2009
Are you ready for this rollicking threesome?
Ajay Devgn, Konkona Sen Sharma and Paresh Rawal will be seen together in a light-hearted comedy titled Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?

November 16, 2009
No takers for Tum Mile
A look at the weekend box office.

November 12, 2009
Mallika to give Johnny Depp sleepless nights!
The Bollywood hottie hobnobbed with the Hollywood heartthrob during an art opening in the US.

Rahman is headline act at famed Sydney Festival
Rahman's two-and-a-half hour free and exclusive music-dance performance will include over 40 Bollywood dancers, singers, and musicians at outdoor Parramatta Park near Sydney.

November 09, 2009
Katrina, Ranbir score a ghazab hit
A look at the weekend box office report.

November 05, 2009
First Look: Thilakan as Mohanlal's father
The two will be seen in the new Malayalam film Ividam Swargamanu.

Do you like Amitabh's Paa look?
Write in!

Former Mr India enters Bigg Boss house
Mr India World 2008 Pravesh Rana is the wild card entrant who will join the show on Thursday.

November 04, 2009
Nicole Kidman's 'strange sexual fetish' encounters
The actress' most revealing interview.

Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host 2010 Oscars
Fun times ahead as the two veterans go head to head.

Slumdog child stars risk losing trust fund
The film's director Danny Boyle had to fly down to India to warn the children's parents to stop demanding flash homes and cars.

Slumdog 's little Jamal is leading man in a Swiss production
The adventure film titled Shyam's Secret will be made in French and English.

November 03, 2009
'We can't get enough of Amitabh Bachchan'
Filmmaker Ravi Chopra wishes the legend, as he completes 40 years in the industry this weekend.

First Look: Shatrughan Sinha to play NTR
Ram Gopal Varma's new film Rakta Charitra will see the actor in an interesting look.

November 02, 2009
London Dreams outsell Aladin
A look at the weekend box office report.

October 27, 2009
Want to look sexy? Here's how!
Television actress Mouni tells us the secret to her trendy look, and how to get as stylish as her.

Should Bigg Boss be banned?
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry seems to think so, because it has issued a showcause notice against Colors for airing obscene and vulgar content.

October 26, 2009
No takers for Fruit & Nut
A look at the weekly box office report.

Kamal Khan: TV's Angry Young Man
The resident bully is out of the Bigg Boss house which could only mean no edge, no adrenalin, no entertainment for the voyeurs.

Keira Knightley takes on Audrey Hepburn
Keira Knightley 'pips' Scarlett Johansson to 'win' My Fair Lady role.

October 23, 2009
Jessica Simpson is ready for Bollywood!
The singer and actress reveals her Bollywood trip on Twitter.

Jai Ho wins again in Belgium
The song from Slumdog Millionaire won in "best original song written for film" category.

Will Julie Andrews get her voice back?
The Sound of Music star hopes to be the guinea pig of a revolutionary surgery which could restore her singing voice after losing the same in a botched throat operation in 1997.

Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman in Invictus
The actor along with Morgan Freeman star in Invictus, a movie where rugby plays a crucial role in helping a country unite.

October 22, 2009
Ajay Devgn's All The Best in rough waters?
The director of Kannada film House Full is contemplating legal action against the Bollywood star.

Freida Pinto turns life saver
The Slumddog actress rescued a fan from an oncoming car.

Celina's debut in Kannada
The actress has a special role in the Shrimathi, the Kannada remake of Aitraaz.

Why Akshay Kumar isn't feeling Blue
The actor tells us why he isn't worried about his latest filmi debacle.

October 21, 2009
Is Akshay Kumar the world's worst dressed man?
A UK editor seems to think so. What about you? Tell us!

She could bag next year's Best Actress Oscar
Three-time drama school rejected Carey Mulligan is now tipped for Best Actress Oscar.

October 20, 2009
All The Best , Blue beat Mrs Khanna
A look at the Diwali box office report.

October 19, 2009
Megan Fox: The queen of science fiction
The Transformers' star was voted as the best sci-fi actress at the Spike TV Scream 2009 festival.

October 14, 2009
Wake Up Sid holds steady at multiplexes
Even though Ranbir's movie was released a week ago, it's still doing better business than the just released action thriller Acid Factory.

Queen calls in Bollywood dancers to perform at Buckingham Palace
Nutkhut company dancers will swirl in the Ballroom with Bollywood Steps, involving seven costume changes during the fifteen-minute long routine.

October 13, 2009
Salman shows off his good side
The star visited 200 physically handicapped children in Bangalore.

Norah Jones applauds Ravi Shankar-Anoushka concert
The jazz singer who has sold more albums than another lady artiste in her category was a surprise guest at her father and half-sister's concert.

October 12, 2009
Michael Jackson's new song released
The song -- This Is It --gets its first airplay on October 12, nearly four months after he passed away.

The Curious Case of Jaya Sawant
'Why did Jaya Sawant come to the house of horrors? Like so many reality show aspirants she perhaps believed it would be her ticket to immortality, the way it catapulted her daughter to stardom.'

October 09, 2009
'Calling Laila Paki was wrong'
Brit host Bruce Forsyth clarifies stand on Strictly Come Dancing race row.

Jay Sean's single is No 1 in the US
The singer whose real name is Kamaljit Singh Jhooti has become the first British urban male artist to have a No 1 single in the States.

October 08, 2009
Rani Mukerji to judge reality show
The Dil Bole Hadippa actress has been confirmed as the second judge of Dance Premier League after Madhuri backed out.

October 07, 2009
Cameron Diaz wants to see the Taj Mahal
The actress wants to see the universal symbol of love, and palaces of Jaipur in India.

Irrfan Khan to play Nehru?
The actor is expected to play India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Cate Blanchett starrer Indian Summer.

Shiney's trial adjourned till October 16
A sessions court on Wednesday day adjourned the hearing in the rape case after the actor's lawyer submitted that the Bombay High Court has stayed the framing of charges for a week.

October 05, 2009
A R Rahman set for music show in LA
The Oscar winning composer is all set to stage a glittering musical show in Los Angeles.

October 01, 2009
Watch out for Kerala Cafe
The Malayalam movie brings together celebrated directors and outstanding actors from the movie industry.

Watch out for this Sufi rocker!
Singer Falu caps tour with a stint in the Big Apple.

September 30, 2009
Salman shoots down Priyanka's Raashee
Wanted is still doing great business at the box office compared to the just released What's Yoru Raashee.

'Living with parents is natural'
The couple discussed their family life on The Oprah Winfrey Show on September 28.

September 28, 2009
Julia Roberts goes desi in Eat, Pray, Love
Here's a photograph of the actress from the sets of her new film.

September 25, 2009
'I would love to play negative roles'
Aftab Shivdasani chats with Rediff readers.

Hollywood beckons Rahman, son
AR Rahman has composed the soundtrack for the Hollywood romantic comedy starring Vince Vaughn.

September 24, 2009
Kareena goes topless in Kurbaan
The poster of Karan Johar's new production Kurbaan, starring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, looks hot!

James Ivory to auction away Merchant's riches
The director explains why he is selling the treasures of his late partner.

Harman: Not worrying about his raashee
The actor talks about his new film, What's Your Raashee.

First Look: Amoolya's new Kannada film
Here's a look at Premism.

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto get closer
Pictures of the two holding hands during a fashion show have appeared on a web site.

It's a baby girl for Ellen Pompeo
Ellen Pompeo gave birth to Little Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, her first child with husband Chris Ivery on September 15.

Villagers turn newsmakers, thanks to Julia Roberts
The presence of the Oscar-winning actress has turned the villagers of Pataudi into instant celebrities who are amused by the media thriving on them to get updates about the Hollywood star and her film Eat, Pray, Love.

September 23, 2009
First look: My Big Father
The most interesting thing about Mahesh P Sreenivasan's forthcoming Malayalam film is that the actor playing Jayaram's father is just two feet tall.

Sarah Michelle, Freddie Prinze Jr welcome baby girl
The pair, who tied the knot in Mexico seven years ago, have become first time parents.

September 22, 2009
Charity brings out the best in Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat was the special guest at a charity event held in Los Angeles.

Julia Roberts' film-shoot launched with hawan
Oscar winner Roberts along with her twins Hazel and Phinnaeus joined for mass lunch, reports suggest.

The Konkani film that stole Oprah's thunder
Laxmikant Shetgaonkar's Paltadacho Munis won the Discovery award at the recently concluded film festival.

Ash in top 10 most beautiful women list
The Bachchan bahu makes it to Harpers and Queen Mag's 100 Most Beautiful Women.

'Lata has long and gorgeous hair'
Legendary actress Kamini Kaushal recalls her long association with the amazing Lata Mangeshkar.

September 21, 2009
Oprah's flick Precious bags top laurels at Toronto
The flick starring Mariah Carey, bagged the People's Choice Award at the annual event

September 18, 2009
Atonement director to make film on India
Joe Wright's film, Indian Summer, may star Cate Blanchett.

Katherine Heigl adopts 10-month-old Korean girl
The actress' rep said the couple have named their daughter Nancy Leigh, after Katherine's mum Nancy and her sis Margaret Leigh.

September 17, 2009
Abhay Deol's Road, Movie is fantastic
In the climatic scenes, Dev Benegal offers a truly touching tribute to world cinema. People who love cinema will weep at the scene.

First Longest Indian flag for a Tamil film
R Raghuraj has come up with a unique way of creating awareness about the symbol of our nationality in his film Appavi.

John Abraham has a new love
No, we're not talking women!

September 16, 2009
First look: Mammootty's Pazhassi Raja
The actor has teamed up with M T Vasudevan Nair and director Hariharan again for the latest Malayalam film.

Kalki oozes oomph on The Man
The Dev D actress has landed her first cover for The Man magazine.

September 15, 2009
Will Sanjay Dutt's daughter carry on the legacy?
Her granfather, Kailash Sharma, hopes his grand-daughter can soon become a pillar of the Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation.

Michael Moore's film shows what's ailing America
The outspoken filmmaker of documentaries such as Sicko and Roger and Me, promoted his latest work, Capitalism: A Love Story at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Harry Potter stars enter Guinness book
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson entered the World Records book by becoming the highest grossing lead actors of the decade.

September 14, 2009
Iranians can't get enough of Lost !
Following soaring sales of pirated black-market DVDs in Tehran's bazaars, the US drama serial about plane crash survivors stuck on a far-flung island, is all set for proper commercial release in Iran.

When a tough guy was reduced to tears
Harrison Ford was overcome by emotion while watching a film that celebrated his career 35th annual Deauville American Film Festival in Normandy, France.

Colin Firth named Best Actor at Venice film festival
The Brit star was honoured for his portrayal of a mourning professor in A Single Man at the September 12 ceremony.

Rani Mukherji steals the show at Toronto film festival
The actress looked ravishing in a gown as she promotes her movie, Dil Bole Hadippa at the event.

September 11, 2009
First Look: Michael Jackson's This Is It poster
Rare behind-the-scenes moments have been captured in a film to be released on October 28.

Keanu Reeves to play Rama, Aamir to play Hanuman?
There are fears of a fantasized or a re-imagined version of Ramayana to fit the Hollywood machine.

'Plastic smile and heart': Vivek on Ash, films
The actor reveals all to Farah Khan on her show Tere Mere Beech Mein.

September 10, 2009
Guns N Roses coming to India
The rock band will perform in Bengaluru on November 7. The band may also perform in Mumbai, Delhi and Shillong.

Love Aaj Kal kudi dazzles in bridal wear
Brazilian model Giselle Monteiro takes to the ramp at the Kolkata Fashion Week.

September 09, 2009
Resul Pookutty's next after Slumdog Millionaire
The Oscar winning sound designer is behind the sound of his first Malayalam film, Pazhassi Raja.

Joint wedding for Minogue sisters?
Australian pop singers Kylie and Dannii have more reasons to celebrate.

September 08, 2009
Bollywood comes together for new reality TV show
Madhuri Dixit Nene, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Preity Zinta and many more may be a part of Dance Premier League.

The men who made the great Khali sing
Music composers Siddharth-Suhas may not have hit the big league yet but they're definitely in demand.

Cate Blanchett to be Lady Mountbatten in Indian Summer ?
The Oscar winner will reportedly play the role in an upcoming Hollywood movie Indian Summer, which will portray last days of British rule in India.

Pixar directors win big in Venice
The directors bagged the Venice Film Festival's lifetime achievement award.

'Bollywood has little to offer to blondes'
F1 racing driver Jenson Button's ex-ladylove Florence Brudenell-Bruce want more of Bollywood after her bit role in Love Aaj Kal.

Slumdog kids to star alongside Anthony Hopkins in new film
The two stars of the Oscar winning film will appear in Lord Owen's Lady, a new picture about a Welsh nobleman who falls in love with an Indian girl.

September 07, 2009
It's raining flops at the box office
Six releases. But none of them work.

Meet Emma Watson, the student
The 19-year-old Harry Potter star was spotted wearing a simple white T-shirt, denim shorts, and trainers in her campus at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island.

Here's what to expect from Khatron Ke Khiladi tonight
The new season promises to have twice the excitement with scarier and more dangerous stunts than the first.

September 04, 2009
Bend It Like Beckham star becomes a Good Wife
Archie Panjabi plays the role of Kalinda, a bisexual Indian investigator who works alongside the show's attorney protagonist, played by Julianna Luisa Marguiles.

September 03, 2009
Cate Blanchett suffers head injury
The Australian actress suffered a head injury while acting in a play.

Michael Jackson to be finally buried
The pop legend will be laid to rest at Holly Terrace Grand Mausoleum in Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park, five miles from Hollywood.

Why Deepa Mehta may not call Padma Lakshmi
The director's close friendship with model/actress' former husband, writer Salman Rushdie may be just the reason.

September 02, 2009
Keira Knightley, the water nymph
Secret behind underwater shoot of the actress revealed.

Oscars: Battle for Best Picture just got hotter!
Best Picture voting for the Oscars gets a makeover.

September 01, 2009
The Greatest Songs Of All Time
Check out this top ten list.

August 31, 2009
Six releases, no takers
Daddy Cool, Yeh Mera India, Kisaan, Love Khichdi, Toss and Quick Gun Murugun opened badly.

Rahman to perform in Hyderabad
Over 50,000 people are expected to attend Rahman's Jai Ho concert at a specially created arena near the airport.

Matt Damon to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The actor will be presented the American Cinematheque Award at a ceremony next March.

Why Noel Gallagher quit Oasis
The rocker said "violent, verbal intimidation" made him quit the British rock band.

MJ honoured with Walk of Fame star in Las Vegas
The singer received the tribute on what would have been his 51st birthday on August 29.

August 28, 2009
Kurt Cobain comes back to life -- in videogame avatar
Smells like teen spirit again!

Wuthering Heights gets a boost from this vampire!
Stephanie Meyer's bestseller series puts Emily Bronte's 1847 novel at the top of the Waterstone's classics chart.

When SRK took a backseat to John, Abhishek
Tarun Mansukhani had to put aside his plans for other projects including a story about the process of death, and a urban thriller aside and start working on the sequel to Dostana.

Michael Jackson: The comic book artist
An official book documenting the icon's life may soon be out, and it will include some of his own artworks starting right from his childhood days.

August 27, 2009
Anupam Kher shoots for Woody Allen movie
The actor recounts his experience of shooting for Allen's untitled movie where he plays Freida Pinto's father.

Shilpa race row was nail in the coffin for Big Brother
Channel 4 decided to pull the plug on the show after it managed an average of just two million viewers in it's tenth year, which is a massive drop from the 10 million who tuned in during the 'Celebrity' edition starring Shetty two years ago, reported Daily Mail.

Gisele gets into a bikini for Vogue
Indian designers Tarun Tahiliani, Suneet Varma, Anamika Khanna and Sabyasachi Mukherjee style the supermodel for the Vogue India issue.

August 26, 2009
Megan Fox to play Catwoman
The actress will take up the mantle from Halley Berry who starred in Catwoman in 2004.

August 25, 2009
Sir Paul McCartney: John and I weren't rivals
Ex-Beatle member Sir Paul McCartney breaks his silence over friendship with the late band mate John Lennon.

The show stopper at Miss Universe contest!
Heidi Montag flashes her assets at the beauty pageant.

MJ's death was homicide, concludes coroner
The King of Pop, who was allegedly being treated for insomnia, had lethal levels of the strong anaesthetic Propofol in his body when he died, according to court papers.

August 24, 2009
No takers for Sikandar , Shadow
A look at the hits and misses at the box office.

World's most expensive wedding singers
Here are the 12 most costly wedding crooners, according to a poll.

August 21, 2009
Much Oscar buzz for Mira Nair's Amelia
The Times expects the film to bag a number of acting nominations.

August 20, 2009
Jade Goody Poppa-doms, anyone?
Shilpa Shetty to launch ready made food range in memory of the late reality star.

India breathes life into Spielberg's rabbit
With new funding from India, Oscar winner Steven Spielberg is ready to move ahead with production and we all shall be able to see six-plus foot invisible rabbit Harvey in the near future.

August 19, 2009
How did Mozart die?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died at the age of 35. Do you know what killed him?

So you think you can dance like MJ?
Soon, a Michael Jackson-based talent show.

Mallika Sherawat makes Hollywood history!
The sexy starlet was bestowed an honourary citizenship by the city of Los Angeles.

August 18, 2009
Shania Twain to be guest judge on American Idol
The Canadian follows in the footsteps Victoria Beckham, Katy Perry, and Mary J Blige, who have already signed up to offer up their opinions to wannabe stars.

'I don't need publicity to promote my movie'
Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday clarified that his detention at Newark International Airport in the US was not a drama.

August 17, 2009
Good start for Kaminey, Life Partner
Here's the box office report.

Meet Sherlock Holmes' nemesis
Brad Pitt to join Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes.

August 14, 2009
This sexy vampire is back!
Kate Beckinsale to return as a vampire in the fourth installment of the Underworld series.

August 13, 2009
Does Britney deserve seven VMA nods?
Industry insiders are questioning if she does really deserve the huge nominations she got for her one and only music video this year, Womanizer.

August 12, 2009
Rubbing shoulders with Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan
Rannvijay, who will be seen in Vipul Shah's London Dreams starring Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan and Ghajini star Asin Thottumkal, said he had a gala time working with Salman and Ajay.

First Look: Namitha in Jaganmohini
The sex bomb will be seen in the Telugu remake of the 1978 superhit film of the same name.

It's a baby boy for Jennifer Hudson, fiance
The Grammy award-winning singer gave birth to son David Daniel Otunga Jr on Monday.

Aamir, wife cope with baby's loss
The actor announced the tragic news of his wife's miscarriage on his blog.

August 11, 2009
No takers for RGV's Agyaat
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the week's box office report.

Twilight sweeps Teen Choice Awards
The 2008 hit vampire film walked away with best movie drama gong, while lead stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart won the best actor trophies.

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia
The Oscar winning music composer hopes music can relieve the ongoing tension between India and Australia following racist attacks.

Austria to host MJ's memorial concert
Book your tickets today!

August 10, 2009
Tom Cruise's son to star in Red Dawn remake
The 14-year-old star kid is joined by debutants Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas and Edwin Hodge.

No ashram for Julia Roberts
Oscar winner Julia Roberts will reportedly not shoot Eat, Pray, Love in the original ashram (retreat) where author Elizabeth Gilbert stayed for about four months a few years back in India, trying to find her spirituality.

Bob Dylan 'to release' Christmas album
Originally of the Jewish faith, the singer, a Born Again Christian from 1979-1981, released three religious-themed albums.

Britney shows off toned bikini body
The pop princess was said to have flaunted a flat stomach, pert rear and slender legs on the set of a MTV shoot.

August 07, 2009
Salma Hayek becomes bearded lady!
No, not for real! The actress will sport a big, hairy beard and moustache in new film Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant.

August 06, 2009
Malayalam actor Murali passes away


Sharon Stone goes topless!
At 51, the actress has posed topless for the cover of French magazine Paris Match.

Kamal, Mohanlal in Tamil's A Wednesday
Kamal will enact Naseeruddin Shah's role while Mohanlal will take on Anupam Kher in the Tamil version titled Unniapol Oruvan.

First look: Pooja Gandhi shoots for Abhimanyu
The actress who is a big star in the Kannada film industry has a guest role in Onir's short Hindi film opposite Sanjay Suri.

Penelope Cruz four months pregnant?
Sources say that the Spanish actress is four months pregnant with partner Javier Bardem.

Posh Spice to replace Paula on Idol ?
Victoria Beckham may join judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi on the American reality show.

August 05, 2009
Genelia's birthday wish
The actress celebrates her birthday with her Life Partner crew.

One dozen Priyanka Chopra, please!
There are 12 versions of the actress for Hurman S Baweja to choose from in Ashutosh Gowarikar's lighthearted, What's Your Raashee? What's yours?

Kishore Kumar, the only Genius I ever knew
'For me, Kishore never really passed away. It's impossible for a man like him to die because he personified life itself... He wanted to be rich and famous, much more than he was. And he was eager to hide his wounds from everyone.'

Make some noise for the new Michael!
Chris Brown makes a come back with Jackson imitation.

August 04, 2009
First look: Gandhi sisters in Sree Hari
The two sisters will be seen in Dayal Padmanabhan's Kannada film, which also stars Sree Murali.

August 03, 2009
Audience laps up Love Aaj Kal
A look at the weekend box office.

Karen David to add glamour to India-Canada pageant
David was last seen in the action movie Scorpion King 2: Rise of Warrior.

Brad Pitt to retire?
The 45-year-old believes that he has achieved all that he wished for in his career and wants to retire as there are fewer roles coming his way as he ages.

Is this Michael Jackson's protege?
Nisha Kataria, one of the kids who lived with the late singer at his sprawling Neverland ranch speaks up.

What exactly is Kal Penn doing at the White House?
We find out!

July 31, 2009
U2: Rockers-cum-diplomats
The Irish band speak out on rock-star hypocrisy.

July 30, 2009
Abhishek, Aishwarya's mammoth dilemma
The husband and wife duo failed to return to their hotel during a Ravan shoot as a pachyderm runs riot.

Magadheera ready to go international
The Telugu flick starring Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan Teja will release in 14 countries.

World's sexiest woman to face media boycott
The media is giving readers a one-day reprieve from Megan Fox.

July 29, 2009
'I am not a rock star'
Shruti Haasan on Luck, love and working with Sanjay Dutt.

There's no stopping Sach Ka Samna
High Court dismisses petitions challenging telecast of the controversial reality show hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal.

July 28, 2009
Meet Karthika, Naga Chaitanya's heroine
Karthika is all set to follow in her mother (Radha), and aunt's (Ambika) footsteps by making her maiden appearance in the Telugu film Josh.

July 27, 2009
Will Luck get lucky at the box office?
Take a look at the hits and misses at the box office last week.

July 24, 2009
Dev Patel, Freida outfox paparazzi
Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto trying their best to remain 'undercover couple'.

First Look: Naga Chaitanya's Josh
Nagarjuna Akkineni's son, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and D Rama Naidu's grandson and Venkatesh's nephew is all set for his Telugu debut.

Jolie gives hope to displaced Iraqis
The Tomb Raider star visited Iraq, her third trip in two years as a UN goodwill ambassador, to appeal for aid to an estimated 1.6 million civilians who remain uprooted in their homeland.

July 23, 2009
First look: Jeevan's Krishna Leelai
The Tamil actor is all set to play a 'good' guy in the movie directed by Selvan.

July 22, 2009
Imtiaz Ali's Punjabi Connection
The director seems to love making Punjabis the central theme of his movies.

July 17, 2009
Hyderabad's New Yorker heroine
Surender Reddy-directed comedy Kick made Aasheekaa Bathija a star.

July 16, 2009
Parul Chauhan: From bahu to babe!
The Bidaai actress sports a glamorous look these days.

Is Raavan getting delayed?
Abhishek Bachchan seems to have something to do with that.

July 14, 2009
First Look: Yograj Bhat's Manasaare
Mungaru Male-director Yograj Bhat is back with his latest offering, Manasaare, which has Kannada fans eager in anticipation for its release!

July 10, 2009
Jim Carrey to become a grandfather
The Mask star's representative confirmed to Access Hollywood that his 21-year-old daughter is expecting a baby with her lover Alex Santana.

'Jackson had his nose rebuilt to ease breathing problems'
It was not vanity that prompted the icon to mess with his nose, reveals his dermatologist.

July 09, 2009
'Kargil inspired me to join army'
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who was inducted in the Indian Army today as honorary Lt Colonel, said the tough life faced by soldiers in Kargil and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir inspired him to join the armed forces.

Emma Watson's wardrobe malfunction
Emma Watson accidentally flashes her panties at Harry Potter premiere.

First Look: NTR's Adurs
The actor is rumoured to be doing a double role while Nayantara will be seen in a bikini in the Telugu movie.

Meet Dr AR Rahman
The Middlesex University, London conferred an honorary doctorate on the Oscar-winning composer on July 8.

July 08, 2009
Sheela's shocking skin show
The actress shocked the Kannada film industry when she arrived at the audio launch of her debut film Prem Kahani in a revealing outfit.

Thanks to Jai Ho
Azharuddin Ismail has finally moved into his new home.

Slumdog star moves into new home
Azharuddin Ismail has finally moved into his new home.

July 07, 2009
'It's very difficult to be a mother at 40'
Shilpa Tulaskar, one of the actors in Ladies Special, talks about the TV show and motherhood.

Megan Fox goes topless for horror flick
The Transformers beauty roams around through a jungle topless for the scene in the film, which has her in the role of a demon-possessed cheerleader who turns men into bloody pulp.

July 06, 2009
Deepika, Aamir on the badminton field
On Sunday, Aamir Khan and Deepika Padukone played a doubles badminton match against each other.

July 03, 2009
Karthi, Tamannah in Paiyya
With Lingusamy behind the helm and the promising star cast, this Tamil film is fast generating a lot of buzz.

July 02, 2009
Was MJ anorexic?
Michael Jackson's autopsy reports suggest the singer may have been suffering from an eating disorder.

Diana Ross named backup guardian of MJ's kids
The 65-year-old singer is to act as guardian if Jacksons' matriarch Katherine Jackson, named as the primary guardian, dies or "is unwilling or unable" to act as guardian.

June 30, 2009
'Michael was thinking of producing films'
Hollywood producer Ashok Amritraj talks about his meeting with Michael Jackson.

June 29, 2009
Britney Spears engaged to agent
The 27-year-old hitmaker who has two children from her second marriage to former back-up dancer Kevin Federeline flaunted the rock while shopping with boyfriend, Jason Trawick, who is also her agent.

Family plans to bury MJ in Neverland
The family had earlier held a meeting to plan the pop icon's last rites and they want to bury Jackson at the California ranch.

MJ: I want to go out like Elvis
Deepak Chopra remembers his friend, Michael Jackson.

Kishore Sarja: A talent wasted
A tribute to the well known Kannada director who passed away on June 26.

June 26, 2009
'I could see layers of make up on Michael's face'
Viren Shah of Roopam talks about Michael Jackson.

Jackson tour organisers to refund tickets worth 85 million
The company which had sold tickets worth 85 million for the 50 -date concert tour 'This Is It' that was to be held in London's famed O2 Arena from July 13. AEG will now have to refund the amount to approximately 750,000 people across the globe, reported Los Angeles Times.

'Michael loved Indian food'
Kanika Myer goes back in time to share her memories.

Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50
Popstar Michael Jackson, 50, has died after suffering a suffered a cardiac arrest early Thursday afternoon at his home in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times and other US media outlets reported.

June 25, 2009
British era theatre re-opened in Shimla
The British era Gaiety theatre -- the only theatre in Victorian Gothic style in Asia -- was formally dedicated to the people by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal after its renovation in Shimla today.

First Look: Tulsi Kumar launches album
After starting her singing career in films like Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye and Aksar, Tulsi Kumar has finally launched her maiden album, Love Ho Jaaye.

NASA gets a boost -- from rap!
Seventy nine-year-old Buzz Aldrin, an astronaut recently teamed up with hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg to record a rap single, called Rocket Experience, to commemorate 40th anniversary of the first lunar landing next month.

10 films to battle it out for Oscar best picture
Academy Awards to expand Best Picture nominees to 10 films.

SRK can wait, kids can't
Farah Khan's number one priority are her triplets. Everything else, inclcuding her favourite star can wait.

June 23, 2009
First Look: Vijay's Vettaikaran
A look at Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay's 49th Tamil movie, whose title is borrowed from MGR's popular film.

Shyamalan to make Unbreakable 2 ?
The filmmaker has not given up on making a sequel to Umbreakable, which starred Bruce Willis and Samuel E Jackson.

Denise Richards loved locking lips with Akshay Kumar!
The former Bondgirl was very impressed with the actor while filming for Kambakkht Ishq.

June 22, 2009
The world's most handsome man
Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward Cullen in the vampire series Twilight and New Moon, has been crowned the most handsome man in the world by Vanity Fair magazine.

June 18, 2009
It's splitsville for Billy Joel, Katie Lee
The couple had earlier denied reports of their marriage being on the rocks.

June 17, 2009
Shia LaBeouf confirms Indiana Jones 5
The young Hollywood actor, who joined Harrison Ford in the movie franchise's fourth installment, said that movie bosses are planning to make a new film in the archaeologist adventurer series.

Mothers' recipe to tell the immigrant story
Stage actor and producer Anand Rajaram has created a show that draws upon mothers' wisdom to tell the immigrant story.

June 16, 2009
Dads women love to see in their undies!
Brad Pitt tops 'Celeb Dads Most Women Want To See In their Undies' list.

Peter Andre inks Bollywood film deal
The singer who recently split from his wife Jordan, will play a fictional musician and perform two songs.

First Look: Darshan's Yodha
A look at the Kannada film directed by Om Prakash Rao.

June 11, 2009
Have you met this Shetty?
Meet Reshma Shetty, one of the cast members of the US TV show Royal Pains.

Selvaraghavan's Aayirathil Oruvan ready
The Tamil movie starring Karthi, Reema Sen and Andrea is all set to hit theatres this August.

June 09, 2009
The hottie in Tamil's Jab We Met
Meet Sapan Saran, the other heroine in Kanden Kadhalai.

June 08, 2009
Aamir's Ghajini role, in real life
Siddhesh Jagtap, a Zee TV L'IL Champs contender from Indore, suffers from short term memory loss.

June 05, 2009
Americans go Balle! Balle!
Americans are stomping their way to better health with the help of bhangra beats, says fitness expert Sarina Jain.

Heidi Klum turns Vogue editor
The German born supermodel got the chance take on the role of guest-editor in a special 140-page spread titled 'Heidi by Vogue.'

June 04, 2009
Kill Bill villain David Carradine found dead
Carradine played Kwai Chang Caine in smash hit 1970s TV series Kung Fu, and regained his iconic glory recently when he played titular villain Bill in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill movies.

Chaiyya Chaiyya makes it to American's top 10 list
Daphne Beal joins the growing list of Americans who are smitten by Bollywood's music.

Deleted scene from Slumdog Millionaire posted online
A British newspaper has posted the deleted scene on its website and has proposed that it be restored to the recently released DVD version.

Ten directors, one film
Well, such an experiment is all set to happen in Malayalam cinema soon.

June 03, 2009
An American's love for Bollywood dance
Vicky Aubin, an executive at a recruiting firm in New York, tells Arthur J Pais why she fell in love with the Indian dance form.

Ganesh readies for new role
The actor is all set to launch his next film Kannada film Maleyalli Jotheyalli.

Danny Boyle eyes Maximum City
The Slumdog director wants to make another film in Mumbai.

June 02, 2009
Bollywood dance craze hits America
Here's why Bollywood dance forms is fast catching up in America.

Now, you can play with The Beatles!
Now, the iconic rock band gets its digital rock band game.

Slumdog kids' tea party at the House of Commons!
Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail have been invited to attend a tea party at the House of Commons.

First look: The Final Destination
The fourth installment of the supernatural thriller/horror film series is set to release on August 28.

June 01, 2009
First look: Priyanka's Pyaar Impossible
A look at Jugal Hansraj's romantic comedy starring Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra.

Susan Boyle suffers emotional breakdown
The Britain's Got Talent star was admitted to a clinic after she lost out in the show's grand final.

May 29, 2009
Recession hits Hollywood stars
A look at actors who made and lost money during the last two years.

Jay Leno bids goodbye to Tonight Show
Today, after 17 long and laugh-filled years, Jay Leno will sit in that seat for the final time. And when he vacates it -- a place he's held since May 25, 1992 -- it will usher in a new era.

Girls Aloud tops reality TV show rich list
The girl group topped the list complied by Current TV

May 28, 2009
Parminder Nagra welcomes baby boy
The ER actress and her husband, photographer James Stenson, have welcomed son Kai David Singh Stenson.

May 27, 2009
Danny Boyle to rescue Slumdog kids
The director, who cast Azaharuddin, 10, and Rubina Ali, 9, as young Latika and Salim, is saddened by the reports that the young children have lost their shanty homes in a demolition drive in Mumbai.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer , the movie
The famous vampire sitcom ran for 6 years on TV will be seen on the big screen very soon.

May 26, 2009
Shilpa Shetty's sizzling Vogue cover
The actress looked hot, hot, hot!

Kannada cinema's Bruce Lee comes to Bollywood!
Filmmaker and actor Arjun Sarja is producing, directing and acting in a big budget Hindi movie.

May 22, 2009
First Look: Dev Patel in Shyamalan's latest


Pooja Gandhi, just a click away
The Kannada actress launches her website.

May 21, 2009
Idol shocker: When America did not vote for change
Blogs, social networking and news wires sites are exploding with a furious debate over the significance of Adam Lambert's American Idol loss to Kris Allen.

May 20, 2009
Bollywood hungama at Madame Tussauds!
On Thursday afternoon, Bollywood is all set to take over the media capital of America -- Times Square in New York City -- in celebration of Asian American Heritage Month.

Neelathamara blooms again
Director Lal Jose teams up with producer Suresh Kumar of the banner Revathi Kalamandir, to remake the Jnanapith award winner M T Vasudevan Nair's Malayalam film Neelathamara.

May 19, 2009
Aamir to star opposite Kate Winslet?
Director Pan Nalin is prepared to cast Aamir opposite recent Oscar winner Kate Winslet for a film based on the short story Toba Tek Singh by Saadat Hasan Manto.

Hindu scholars slam Paltrow's blog
Gwyneth Paltrow has been slammed by Hindu scholars for using religious terminology to promote her 'mundane' weekly Goop blog. According to US Hindu leader Rajan Zed, the actress should learn more about the ancient religion before using taglines like 'nourish the inner aspect' on her website.

Rajnikanth's Sultan not ready yet
It is 2009 now and the film which was supposed to release by 2008 end, has not yet reached the theatres because Rajnikanth is busy now with Shankar's Enthiran- Robot.

May 18, 2009
Now, a book on Lata Mangeshkar
A book chronicling the life and times of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar in the form of conversations with her was released on May 15.

Walking the red carpet with Freida Pinto
Ashvin Kumar, son of noted fashion designer Ritu Kumar, turned feature film director with The Forest, showcased at the Cannes film festival. He writes in his experiences at Cannes.

May 15, 2009
Israel's Julia Roberts in Angels & Demons
When acclaimed-director Ron Howard's Angels & Demons releases in India two weeks on May 29, audiences here will get their first taste of actress Ayelet Zurer.

May 14, 2009
Harrison Ford to marry Calista Flockhart
The Indiana Jones actor confirmed the news during an appearance on the show Entertainment Tonight.

May 13, 2009
Sharmila Tagore arrives in Cannes
Among the first Indians to be spotted at the festival was Sharmila Tagore, who is part of the jury at the film festival.

Freida Pinto becomes new face of L'Oreal
Freida Pinto and Evangeline Lilly are the latest beauties to join the list of celebrities to endorse products by cosmetic giant L'Oreal.

Photo: Rahman casts his vote
Rahman cast his vote in the ongoing general elections, and holds up his finger as proof.

Is Shekhar Kapur losing his touch?
The Shekhar Kapur-directed ad featuring Nicole Kidman, Arjun Rampal and Slumdog Millionaire's Rubina Ali, doesn't make any sense.

May 12, 2009
Tamil film selected for Shanghai Film Festival
Arun Vaidyanathan's Tamil film Achachamundu... Achachamundu may not have had its release in India yet, but the film is winning laurels abroad.

May 11, 2009
The Forest goes to Cannes
Noted designer Ritu Kumar's son Ashvin makes his debut as a feature film director with The Forest.

May 11, 2009
The Forest goes to Cannes
Noted designer Ritu Kumar's son Ashvin makes his debut as a feature film director with The Forest.

May 07, 2009
The desi star of The Office
On NBC's hit show The Office, she's known as Kelly Kapoor, an uber-bubbly, super ditzy customer service representative, whose primary concerns are celebrity hook-ups, the color pink and snow cones. But in real life, Indian-American Mindy Kaling is one smart cookie. Her effortless comedic timing and superior writing skills (she's a writer and producer for The Office) have raised eyebrows at NBC.

When Mammootty became a suspect in New York
The Malayalam superstar was briefly detained at JFK airport because of his Muslim-sounding last name.

May 06, 2009
Resul Pookutty thanks Big B for Oscar win
Crediting megastar Amitabh Bachchan of being a "guiding light" of sound recordists in Hindi cinema, Oscar winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty has said that he owes his international recognition to the Big B.

May 05, 2009
Summer rock tour kicks off
Rolling Stone magazine and Z3 shirts [from the house of Zodiac], have come together this summer to bring the best of Indian Rock live to five cities.

Ranbir Kapoor gets a new look in Rocket Singh
After playing a casanova in Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ranbir Kapoor is all set to play the role of a Sikh salesman in the new Yash Raj film.

Rahman working with Mick Jagger, Joss Stone
Mick Jagger and Joss Stone have reportedly joined hands once again to compose sweet music, and this time they are being helped by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman.

Remix hottie returns to TV
Karan Wahi of Remix fame returns to television soaps with Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari.

May 04, 2009
A R Rahman stuns Kerala!
The Oscar winner sent the crowd in raptures during his live in concert in the state.

First Look: Brad Pitt is a basterd!
Brad Pitt leads the interesting ensemble cast of Quentin Tarantino's upcoming war epic Inglourious Basterds set in Nazi Germany during World War II, and he's the first Basterd to get a poster out.

World's Sexiest Woman
Megan Fox made it to the number one position in a poll by FHM readers worldwide.

April 30, 2009
Ram Gopal Varma to helm biopic on Paritala Ravi
His forthcoming offering is Rakta Charitra, a film on the life of Paritala Ravi, one of the most feared individuals in the blood-ridden faction politics of south India, particularly Andhra Pradesh, who was assassinated in 2005.

April 29, 2009
Oliver Stone to helm Wall Street 2
Filmmaker Oliver Stone has been signed on to helm the sequel to his 1987 hit film Wall Street starring Michael Douglas. Douglas, who won an Oscar for the original film, is set to reprise his Gordon Gekko's role.

April 28, 2009
SRK's handpicked IPL cheerleaders return
Shah Rukh Khan and Sourab Ganguly personally chose the girls, who would cheer for their team Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League matches, in NDTV Imagine's Knights & Angels. The six winners, however, never got a chance to actually do their jig in South Africa.

April 27, 2009
Feroz Khan's last rites performed
Actor Hrithik Roshan, wife Suzzane, actor Zayed Khan, Feroz Khan's brother Sanjay Khan, Akbar Khan were among those who arrived in the city to pay their last respects.

Mallika Sherawat honoured in New Jersey
Mayor Jerramiah T Healy of Jersey City honoured the actress for her work in the field of arts.

April 24, 2009
John Abraham goes international
The actor is all set to venture into international cinema with gangster flick American Empire to be directed by Andy Armstrong.

April 23, 2009
JLo back in action!
Actress Jennifer Lopez who was last seen in film El-Cantante with husband Marc Anthony will return on the celluloid with romantic comedy The Back-up Plan.

Dev Patel & Freida Pinto caught kissing!
Slumdog Milliionaire on screen couple Dev Patel and Freida Pinto could not keep their real romance under wraps for long as they were spotted kissing during a dinner date in Israel.

April 21, 2009
Hollywood celebs want to adopt Slumdog kid
A number of Hollywood celeb parents have expressed their desire to adopt Slumdog Millionaire child star Rubina Ali after her dad tried to sell her, it has emerged.

Their master's voice
Tabla pioneer Ustad Zakir Hussain presents a series of concerts at Carnegie Hall.

Perspectives from a legend
Tabla pioneer Ustad Zakir Hussain presents a series of concerts at Carnegie Hall.

Father of Slumdog kid arrested
The girl's father, Rafiq Qureshi has been arrested for trying to sell his daughter for 200,000 pounds.

April 20, 2009
Want a Mallika milkshake?
Mallika, who visited Millions of Milkshakes in West Hollywood, has been honoured with her very own milkshake called the 'Mallika shake'.

April 15, 2009
Jolie is World's Most Beautiful Woman
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been named the Most Beautiful Woman in the World in a new Vanity Fair poll.

Another Slumdog Millionaire in the making?
Aravind Adiga's Man Booker Prize winner The White Tiger will now be seen in a theatre near you.

April 14, 2009
First Bengali film shot in US premieres
The film stars Rituparna Sengupta, who attended the film's premiere in the US recently.

April 10, 2009
Twinkle, arrested and released
Actor Akshay Kumar's wife Twinkle was arrested by police six days after a case was registered against the couple for allegedly indulging in an obscene act during a fashion show, but the actress was released on bail.

Mischa Barton strips for Cosmopolitan
Mischa Barton seems to have put her anorexic days behind her as she showed off healthy curves on the cover of Cosmopolitan cover.

Achachamundu wins an award
Arun Vaidyanathan's Tamil film Achachamundu, Achachamundu shot entirely in the United States of America has won the 'Home grown - Best feature' award at recently concluded 7th Annual Garden state film festival.

April 08, 2009
Adriana Lima sizzles in Victoria's Secret photoshoot
Against a backdrop of stunning white sandy beach scenes, she models an array of skimpy two-pieces, reports the Sun.

April 07, 2009
Bollywood strike brings Aamir, Shah Rukh together
Bollywood's two biggest rivals Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan came together on one platform to support the producers cause in the ongoing strike of the film industry.

Hrithik denies split from wife
The actor rubbished rumours that he had split with wife Sussanne.

It'll be the White House for Kal Penn now
Kal Penn on Monday night took a giant step towards a full-time political career, when his much beloved character Dr Lawrence Kutner was killed off, via suicide, from Fox's hit medical drama House.

April 06, 2009
From Gandhi to Fifty Dead Men Walking
Fifty Dead Men Walking, written and directed by Kari Skogland, is a loose adaptation of Martin McGartland's 1997 autobiography, also called Fifty Dead Men Walking.

First Look: Mummy Ke Superstars
The fourth season of Amul Voice of India's musical talent show on Star Plus will see the kids' mothers joining them on the show. Aptly titled Amul Voice of India -- Mummy Ke Superstars, the show kicked off on Saturday [every Saturday and Sunday at 9pm].

April 03, 2009
Salma Hayek's husband held hostage
French tycoon Francois-Henri Pinault was held hostage in his car by staff angered over 1,200 job cuts at two of his stores.

April 02, 2009
Unbutton act: Should Akshay be penalised?
Akshay Kumar may land himself in the soup as city police have started inquiry into his alleged obscene "unbutton" act during the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

April 01, 2009
Kangana's wardrobe malfunction!
Check it out!

Why Arjun Rampal gave Nicole Kidman a sari
Arjun Rampal recently shot for an ad with Nicole Kidman when she came down to India last month. The two are endorsing Schwepps, a beverage company.

March 31, 2009
Gisele Bundchen bares all for Vanity Fair
Bundchen's baring all for the magazine is not just limited to flaunting her figure, as she has let the cat out of the bag about her life too.

March 30, 2009
Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders ?
The 32-year-old actress is said to be in talks with the producers of the hit BBC series, where she's likely to play a member of a new Asian family about to move into Albert Square, reports The Daily Express.

Jacko may attend Jade Goody's funeral
The King of Pop was said to have extended his support to the family of the late Brit reality star who lost her battle to cervical cancer on March 22 aged 27.

Brangelina to adopt child from India
Jolie recently revealed plans to adopt from India when she met the child stars of multiple Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire.

March 27, 2009
Spotted: Tabu, Nagarjuna at the Fashion Week
Tabu was spotted with Nagarjuna walking down the lobby of Mumbai's Grand Hyatt Hotel, at the ongoing Lakme Fashion week.

Shilpa Shetty: Jade Goody made me a star
The Bollywood stunner and the TV celebrity appeared on Big Brother in 2007, where Goody sparked thousands of complaints from viewers for her allegedly racist abuse of Shetty.

Are Abhay Deol, Mira Nair planning a film together?
Abhay Deol was spotted with director Mira Nair at the star-studded India Abroad Person of the Year award ceremony in New York on March 20.

March 25, 2009
Ex- Playboy bunny's sexiest photo-shoot
The ex-Playboy bunny has done a sexy photo-shoot for her show, 'Bridget's Sexiest Beaches', wearing an eye-popping one-piece swimsuit.

Jade Goody's life to be turned into a movie?
According to reports, the trustees of reality TV star's estate are keen on making a movie on her second autobiography Catch A Falling Star.

March 24, 2009
Freida Pinto in French-Israeli movie
The Slumdog Millionaire actress will be seen in a new film by writer-director Julian Schnabel (of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly fame).

Meet Bruce Willis' new wife
Emma Heming currently features in a Top 100 list of the world's hottest women, reports the Sun.

Sanjay Dutt, as never seen before
Sanjay Dutt puts on a crazy look for his upcoming film, Chatur Singh Two Star.

March 23, 2009
Jade Goody leaves generous legacy for sons
Jade Goody left the world securing her sons' future, leaving behind a four-million-pound legacy for them.

March 20, 2009
'Rahman has divine powers'
Reader Rajith Ramnivas shares his memories of his meeting with the maestro.

Late Natasha Richardson's family shattered
Her husband Liam Neeson and mother Vanessa Redgrave were left grief-stricken, when she was declared dead after she failed to recover from a fall following a skiing accident.

March 19, 2009
Waiting for A R Rahman
Benedict Princy Peter shares her memories of her meeting with the maestro.

Actress Natasha Richardson dies after ski accident
Tony award winning glamorous actress Natasha Richardson, a member of highly accomplished British Redgrave acting dynasty, died in Manhattan hospital where she flown after suffering serous injuries in skiing accident.

Why America is going gaga over this desi
Anoop Desai, a 22-year-old North Carolina native of Indian heritage, may very well be the next American Idol.

March 18, 2009
Angelina slaps Pitt, sacks nanny
Hollywood's most talked about couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt seems to be going through a rough time as media reports suggest that the actress allegedly slapped Pitt after catching him on the bed rubbing the back of their female employee.

Bumping into Rahman!
Reader Brinda Robin shares this picture of the star music composer.

March 17, 2009
Desperately seeking A R Rahman
Reader Uday Mane share his memories of his meeting with the musician.

March 16, 2009
Claudia Schiffer has world's biggest wardrobe!
The German supermodel has converted the huge warehouse beside her 5million pound home in Suffolk into a climate controlled closet for her expensive couture. The store is climate-controlled to preserve the fabrics and has separate closets for clothes by different designers.

March 13, 2009
Freida Pinto could be next Bond girl
According to sources, the 24-year-old stunner was invited to a screen test for the 007 movie.

Bikini adventure with Mashoom Singha
This month's issue of MW has a special bikini photo-shoot with stunning model Mashoom Singha.

'Rahman had no airs at all'
Reader Arvind Narayanan shares his experiences and these pictures of the star, with us.

March 12, 2009
Coffee with A R Rahman
Reader Nitin Khera shares his memories of the music composer when they met in Glasgow.

March 10, 2009
'Rahman is the best'
Reader Shyam Shivadas shared his experiences and this photograph of his run-in with the maestro.

March 09, 2009
Rahman makes it to Billboard Hot 100 singles
Rahman has become the first Indian -- and by Indian, we mean born in India, raised in India and based in India -- to make it to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

The desi in American Idol
Anoop Desai is a finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. Although Idol is known for its Top 12, when the four judges could not decide between him and contestant Matt Giraud, the judges chose to admit both—leading to a first-ever Top 13.

Freida Pinto to be face of Estee Lauder?
'Slumdog Millionaire' actress Freida Pinto has reportedly landed herself a deal to front cosmetics giant Estee Lauder.

Being neighbours with A R Rahman
Jeyasimmon R shares his experiences and this rare photograph of the star.

Exclusive: Priya Mani's Kannada debut
The National Award winner will be seen in Raam, which is produced by Adithya Babu and directed by Madesh [he directed last year's blockbuster Gaja], Raam is the remake of the Telugu hit Ready [the Raam and Genelia starrer directed Sreenu Vaitlain].

March 05, 2009
Rihanna and Chris Brown married?
mansion, the Star magazine reported quoting sources.

The Top 100 Greatest Singers of All Time
The special March issue which marks the first anniversary of the Indian edition of the magazine, also features a special section on A R Rahman's Oscar feat, and the band US, whose 12 studio album releases this month.

March 03, 2009
Slumdog' s success is Q & A 's gain
As the film crossed $200 million barrier worldwide this week following a terrific bump after its eight Oscar win, booksellers worldwide, especially in the UK, Australia and New Zealand are reporting big demand for the novel.

Freida Pinto models for Dolce & Gabbana
Petite Freida looked a million bucks in her frilly mini-dress, as she appeared on the ramp at the Milan fashion week, reports The Sun. he was flanked by Hollywood actress Scarlet Johansson and Kate Hudson, as she flaunted the frilly dress onstage.

Rajni, the Obama of Tamil cinema?
Looking at the latest posters of Tamil film, Arasan the Don, you may wonder what US President Barack Obama and Rajnikanth have in common.

Has Rajni taken up smoking on screen?
Has the superstar started smoking on screen to show off his trademark tossing of the cigarette once again?

Diamonds and rice pearls for Amrita Arora
Fashion designer Ashley Rebello describes Amrita Arora's wedding gown.

March 02, 2009
NE's pride is first female to win Indian Idol
Sourabhee crooned her way to win the finals defeating Kapil Thapa of Dehradun and Torsha Sarkar of West Bengal to realise the Indian Idol dream of north-eastern India in the land of legendary Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman.

February 27, 2009
Freida Pinto visits Indian consulate in New York
Congratulating Freida on her outstanding success, Ambassador Prabhu Dayal said it was not important whether the movie was directed by an Indian or not as long as the storyline and the entire backdrop was Indian.

February 26, 2009
'I thought Defiance would win'
Exclusive! A R Rahman speaks to Arthur J Pais about his Oscar win.

'I thought I was flying'
Exclusive: Anil Kapoor on the Oscars triumph!

Freida Pinto sizzles on Maxim cover
Maxim India's March 2009 issue is all set to hit newsstands, and the lovely Ms Pinto's covershot is a picture of bliss.

Dev, Boyle in Who Wants to be a Millionaire ?
According to reports, the 18-year-old actor is in discussions to appear on the ITV1 game show along with the Oscar-winning movie's director Danny Boyle. And the duo might just bring the film's leading lady Freida Pinto on line with the phone a friend option, which will be reminiscent of the film's romantic storyline.

Meet the singers of Jai Ho
Mahalakshmi Iyer, Vijay Prakash and Tanvi Shah were the other three besides Sukhwinder Singh sang in Rahman's award-winning song Jai Ho. Here are their stories.

Kylie Minogue in Mumbai for Akshay's Blue
Kylie Minogue is in Mumbai to record a music video for the forthcoming Bollywood movie Blue which stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta and Zayed Khan.

Rahman returns to rousing welcome
The 43-year-old musician, who won the Oscars for Best Original Music and Best Song for his compositions in Slumdog Millionaire at the 81st Academy Awards, arrived at the Chennai airport from Dubai by an Emirates Airways flight at around 2.30 am.

First Look: Resul Pookutty returns triumphant!
Oscar winner Resul Pookutty along with his wife and Irrfan Khan arrived at the Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

February 25, 2009
Why Abhishek didn't use an American accent in Delhi 6
The actor feared an American accent could distract the audiences not only in smaller cities and towns but also even in big cities.

Freida Pinto on the cover of Vogue
After wowing fans with her acting and lately, her fashion sense, the Slumdog Millioniare star is now the cover girl of Vogue magazine.

February 24, 2009
'I am a very proud nephew of Rahman'
A R Rahman's double Oscar win has his family back home ecstatic. His nephew -- 21-year-old budding music composer G V Prakash, son of Rahman's older sister, Reihana -- has obviously taken after his famous uncle.

'I wanted Rahman to talk in Tamil, and he did'
As A R Rahman received his Oscars at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, everyone back home was cheering -- including his older sister Reihana, who is the mother of budding music composer G V Prakash. She talks to Shobha Warrier about the excitement at home.

Freida Pinto in Woody Allen's next
Freida Pinto, the film's luminous leading lady who has been wowing the world on the red carpet and across television interviews lining up to the Slumdog's Oscar glory, has gone and signed up a film with director Woody Allen.

February 23, 2009
An Oscar completes Pinki's smile
Smile Pinki: A real world fairly tale, which celebrates the work of the plastic surgeon Subodh Kumar Singh in providing free surgery to fix the cleft lip of poor young children, won the Oscar in the best documentary (short) category on Sunday night.

PM, President congratulate Slumdog team
The Prime Minister "congratulates A R Rahman, Resul Pookutty (sound engineer), Gulzar (lyricist), and entire Slumdog Millionaire team for the success at the Oscars," a PMO spokesperson said. Singh said "they have done India proud".

Heath Ledger's family says thank you
his family -- Heath Ledger's mother Sally Bell, father Kim Ledger, and sister Kate Ledger -- was there to accept the Best Supporting Actor award for his role of the Joker in The Dark Knight.

Are Dev Patel and Freida Pinto an item?
The Slumdog Millionaire team at the Oscar red carpet.

February 20, 2009
Jessica Alba named Worst Actress Of The Year
The stunner landed two gongs at Latina.com's second annual Lazzie Awards -- one for acting for "everything she was in last year" and one for her flop 2008 film The Love Guru, reports Contactmusic.

The most stylish man in America!
Singer Justin Timberlake has been named the Most Stylish Man in America by men's magazine GQ. The 28-year-old Grammy winner heads his own clothing line, William Rast, producing items like skinny jeans, vests and graphic T-shirts.

February 18, 2009
Will the Oscars smile at Pinki?
Oscar nominated documentary film-maker Megan Mylan speaks to rediff.com's Arthur J Pais about her latest documentary -- Smile Pinki.

February 17, 2009
Salma Hayek ties the knot
Salma Hayek has tied the knot with French magnate Francois-Henri Pinault in Paris on Valentime's Day.

February 16, 2009
Wish SRK a speedy recovery!
Wish the star, as he heads for a second surgery to fix his injured shoulder.

Jade Goody's enduring legacy
The Big Brother star has continued with media interviews despite her illness to make as much money as possible to leave behind for Bobby and Freddie.

Oprah wants to hear from YOU!
A new section on the Oprah web site, titled 'Share your Story', is asking specifically for Indian women and their tales.

Freida Pinto: From jeans to Chanel!
From just another model in a city of so many aspiring to be the next Jesse Randhawa or Ujjwala Raut, in a few short months the Slumdog star has become the toast of Tinsel Town.

February 13, 2009
Heidi Klum bares all for GQ
German supermodel Heidi Klum has posed naked for the March issue of men's magazine GQ in Germany.

February 12, 2009
George Clooney and Fatima Bhutto an item?
The actor is rumoured to be dating late Benazir Bhutto's niece.

Chris Brown threatened to 'kill' Rihanna
Popstar Chris Brown reportedly threatened to kill Rihanna and choked her until she was unconscious. The incident occurred when the Umbrella hitmaker had a heated argument with Brown over a text message from other woman, after which he pulled his hired Lambourghini on the side of the street.

February 10, 2009
Freida Pinto is red-hot!
The Slumdog Millionaire star has been tagged by high-society, high fashion magazine Vanity Fair for its The Vanities Girls section. Every month, in The Vanities Girls, VF chooses a 'promising' young actress and gives her a full-page portrait. Freida is the chosen one for the March 2009 issue.

Coming soon: Billu , not Barber
When hairdressers across India objected to the use of the word 'barber' in SRK's new film, Billu Barber, the superstar immediately removed the word from the title.

February 05, 2009
What is wrong with SRK?
Shah Rukh Khan will ndergo surgery on his right shoulder in a couple of days. Here's why.

Raveena Tandon makes a comeback!
Fir Tum Mil Gaye that will go on floors in April this year is a remake of Tamil film June R and is produced under the banner Hari Om Sai and directed by Revathy Verma.

February 04, 2009
Dakota Fanning in Twilight sequel?
Teen actress Dakota Fanning may star along Robert Pattinson in the sequel of the romantic-fantasy film Twilight.

Scarlett goes brunette
Scarlett Johansson has dyed her trademark blonde locks brunette, and flaunted them at the premiere of her latest film He's Just Not That Into You.

This khiladi is looking for YOU!
Auditions for Khatron Ke Khiladi, the desi version of Fear Factor anchored by Akshay Kumar kicks off in February.

February 03, 2009
Slumdog : Now slum dwellers protest
Residents of Dharavi, Asia's largest shanty town, display posters and placards as they protest against the producers of film Slumdog Millionaire in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Christian Bale goes ballistic
Anger-management is a term that Batman star The actor recently went berserk on the sets of new film Terminator Salvation after being interrupted in a scene.

Slumdog star in M Night Shyamalan's next
M Night Shyamalan has signed Dev Patel for his adventure film, The Last Airbender.

February 02, 2009
Another Slumdog at the Oscars!
Smile Pinki, nominated for Best Documentary -- Short Subject, has gone largely unnoticed.

January 30, 2009
Mithun da to rock TV!
Mithun Chakraborty will be seen in a new dance reality show, Dance India Dance on Zee TV. The National Award-winning actor will be the grand master of the show.

January 27, 2009
Megan Fox as Lara Croft?
Hollywood actress Megan Fox is likely to replace Angelina Jolie in next Tomb Raider franchise.

Danny Boyle, the master of this class
The Indian Independent Filmmakers Worldwide organised a masterclass, a fascinating Q & A session with director Sudhir Mishra and Boyle, discussing all of Boyle's films and his process, before opening up the floor to an eager set of filmmakers and writers.

January 23, 2009
Bond babe bares all for Maxim
The actress, who preformed many action sequences in Quantum of Solace, has gone nude, reports the Sun.

January 22, 2009
Film financier Bharat Shah arrested
Diamond trader and film financier Bharat Shah was arrested today, January 22, by the Mumbai city police after a non-bailable warrant was issued against him by a court in Silvassa.

January 21, 2009
Sanjay Dutt's changing faces
Designed by hairstylist Aalim, Dutt shows off a cool haircut now, as opposed to his older look in Lamha.

January 20, 2009
Angelina unveils new hairdo
The actress recently walked the red carpet with husband Brad Pitt showcasing a stunning new hairstyle.

January 19, 2009
SRK, the real hero!
Two child victims of a grenade attack in Srinagar are undergoing treatment at the Nanavati hospital with the help of superstar Shah Rukh Khan who is bearing the entire cost of treatment.

Sushmita Sen: I will be back with a bang
Model-turned-actress Sushmita Sen, who has been on a long hiatus of more than a year, is planning to return with a bang this year with three back to back releases.

January 16, 2009
When Slumdog got a makeover
Based on Vikas Swarup's bestseller Q & A, the film however did not strictly adhere to the book. In fact, according to a guardian,co.uk report, the movie was given an extreme makeover.

Will Smith ready to play Obama
Will Smith has revealed that he will play US president-elect Barack Obama in a Hollywood movie, should the commander-in-chief ever ask him to do so.

First Look: Gulaal
Anurag Kashyap is all set to release his next film Gulaal. Produced by Zee Limelight, the film revolves around conflicts of contemporary India trying to break the shackles of its past.

January 15, 2009
Most popular actor? Not me, says Askhay
The actor refused to accept the Star Screen Award for most popular actor on Wednesday night. The reason? He says he doesn't deserve it.

January 13, 2009
Terrorist Kasab, now on film
Rajan Varma will play Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist who was caught by the Mumbai police, and is presently in custody.

'I don't have the guts to do Mahabharata '
After the success of Ghajini, Aamir Khan is looking for new challenges. And what better challenge than the great Indian epic?

January 09, 2009
First Look: What's Your Raashee?
Ashutosh Gowariker's next movie is a romantic comedy What's Your Raashee? starring Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja. It is based on a Gujarati novel Kimball Ravenswood by Shri Madhu Rye.

January 07, 2009
It's a girl for Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck
The baby was born Tuesday, January 6, in Los Angeles, reports PEOPLE.

January 05, 2009
John Travolta's son passes away
Hollywood star John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston went through a traumatic weekend when their 16-year-old son Jett passed away on January 2.

Do you like Abhishek's new haircut?
Do you like Abhishek's new look, or do you prefer his hairband look?

December 29, 2008
Mr Bean gets serious
In Sir Cameron Mackintosh's upcoming super-sized production of Oliver!, Atkinson will breathe life into the head of an orphan street gang -- the infamous Fagin.

First Look: Akshay romances Denise Richards
In the New Year we will see the release of Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor starrer Kambakkth Ishq. This movie will hit the theatres on May 29.

First Look: Tabu's in vogue
The latest issue of Vogue India features a very curvy and gorgeous-looking Tabu.

December 24, 2008
First Look: Salman paints Aamir
Salman has painted Aamir's look in the movie on the canvas and beautiful Asin who is also part of the cast unveils the painting at Inox theatre. In past Salman has such type of publicity for Shah Rukh Khan's Don.

December 22, 2008
Aamir turns barber for a day
Aamir Khan adopted a new way to promote his film, Ghajini. He put up a pair of scissors and gave some fans a haircut, similar to his own Ghajini cut.

December 19, 2008
First Look: Abhishek Bachchan's Delhi-6
After director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra wowed us with Rang De Basanti two years ago, he's back with Delhi-6, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor.

December 17, 2008
Britney treats Japanese fans to another bare dare act!
Britney wore a black and gold bra, white top hat and black satin hot pants on the Japanese show Hey! Hey! Hey!.

Mallika Sherawat shares stage with Oliver Stone
Mallika met the director in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she was invited as a guest speaker at the Global Brand Forum 2008.

December 16, 2008
Sexiest Man Alive to host Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced that Hugh Jackman will be the host of the 81st annual Oscars, to be held February 22.

December 12, 2008
Aamir stands tall
For his latest, Ghajini, which is already created an enthusiastic buzz within the industry as well his Aamir fans, the actor is reaching out to his viewers in a rather interesting fashion.

John Abraham: Sexiest Asian, 2008
Bollywood actor John Abraham has been adjudged the sexiest Asian man in the world in 2008. In the annual round conducted by Eastern Eye, a leading British Asian weekly, Abraham emerged the top in a shortlist of 10, with Hritik Roshan and Shahrukh Khan at second and third places respectively.

December 11, 2008
Jennifer Aniston bares all for GQ
Accompanying the January cover is a rather sassy interview of the Friends star, where she addresses rumours about John Mayer.

December 10, 2008
Are you happy with SRK's new look?
Have your say!

December 08, 2008
Harry Potter and the nudist aftermath
Emma Watson, who plays Harry Potter's geeky-turned-beautiful inseparable friend Hermione Granger in the movies based on the super-selling books by British author J K Rowling, said recently that she was open to going nude for a good director, because 'it is part of my job' as an actress.

Steamy Aniston pix in 2009 calendar
Hollywood photographs and trouble often waltz together, and the latest in the long line of racy celeb pix generating controversy stars Jennifer Aniston.

December 04, 2008
'We saw the room we stayed in on fire'
Brad Pitt has expressed shock over the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The actor, who once along with his partner Angelina Jolie stayed in Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel, has admitted that watching the horrific events on TV was very moving for the couple.

Depp's most challenging role yet!
The dashing actor is prepared to undertake what might be his most challenging role yet: an author who hopes to elucidate one of mankind's great works, Dante's 'The Divine Company'.

Who's who in 90210
From the Midwest newbie to the mean girl and the high school hottie, we break down the show's key characters.

India can learn from Thailand
A cameraman tells us how India can learn lessons in handling crisis.

December 03, 2008
Photographer sues Rihanna, Brown
A paparazzi photographer has filed USD 1 million law suit against R & B singers Rihanna and Chris Brown after their bodyguards allegedly assaulted him. The photographer Luis Santana alleged that the bodyguards of the stars knocked him down and stole his camera outside a nightclub while he was trying to take the pictures of the rumoured couple, the Contactmusic reported.

December 01, 2008
Now, MGR in an animation film!
Puratchi Thalaivan (a title that was given to MGR), which is also in 3D, is directed by Venky Baboo and produced by Sridevi Rao for Mayabimbam Media Private Limited.

November 26, 2008
'US film has become barren'
Hollywood is officially out of ideas. So feels Paul Schrader, the writer-director best known for screenplays like Taxi Driver and Raging Bull. Which is why he's now making a Bollywood movie. Quoted in The Hollywood Reporter as saying the US film market has become 'barren,' Schrader confirms that he will make a Bollywood actioner called Extreme City -- and that it will not be a masala movie.

Nandita Das' Firaaq wins award
Actress Nandita Das' directorial debut 'Firaaq' has won a special prize at the 49th Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece, before its release here.

The end of Batman? Fret not!
These words, coupled with popular online rumours that Robin will defect to the dark side and be the man who leads to Batman's horrible end, have fans in a tizzy. But it really isn't time to worry just yet.

November 25, 2008
Aliens targetting the Taj Mahal?
Nope, thankfully. Turns out, this picture is just a specially created visual for the Scott Derickson-directed The Day the Earth Stood Still, a contemporary reinvention of the 1951 classic sci-fi flick. This new rendition stars Keanu Reeves of The Matrix fame alongside Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates and John Cleese.

OSO controversy: Court summons SRK, Farah
A metropolitan magistrate on Tuesday issued notices to Shah Rukh Khan, wife Gauri and director Farah Khan, asking them to remain present in the court on February 22 in connection with an application moved by veteran actor Manoj Kumar.

November 24, 2008
Angelina the press puppeteer
Sources in the magazine world have raised the alarm that Angelina is strong-arming the press into positive coverage, by withholding the intimate access they need to push copies, unless they sign agreements assuring Angelina her carefully crafted image will be maintained.

November 21, 2008
SRK gets Oprah's suite!
Shah Rukh Khan bagged the most exclusive suite at the opening party of Dubai's Atlantis Palm Jumeirah, leaving behind a host of Hollywood celebrities. The over Rs 18 lakh-a night exclusive suite, suspended between the resort's two towers, was initially slated for talk show queen Oprah Winfrey but when she pulled out from the party, it went to King Khan, the Daily Mail reported.

November 20, 2008
Why Ash refused Dostana
'I didn't do Dostana because I felt it was more about Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham,' she said.

Catch Ash & Bon Jovi on stage!
The two stars are some of the celebrities who will be making an appearance at the the upcoming India Live Earth concert, scheduled to rock Mumbai on December 7.

Winona's scary ride
Winona Ryder, of Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands fame, reportedly passed out, unconscious, during a flight from Los Angeles to London on Wednesday. Staff and fellow passengers allegedly noticed Winona slump forward in her first class seat, reports said, but after airline crew were unable to successfully revive her, the pilot of the British Airways jumbo managed to successfully request Heathrow airport for a priority landing.

November 18, 2008
Kids tiring out Jolie, Pitt?
It seems that taking care of six children is taking a toll on one of the world's most glamorous couples. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie simply looked like harassed parents when they arrived for a press conference here to promote Angelina's latest film Changeling, the Daily Mail reported.

Nicole Kidman to quit films?
Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman revealed at a recent press conference -- one meant to promote her upcoming film Australia -- that she's not quite certain about her future in the film industry, adding that rather than continue to act she may instead have more children.

November 17, 2008
First Look: Emraan-Kangana's Raaz 2
Here's a first look at Mohit Suri's Raaz: The Mystery Continues.

' Slumdog Millionaire's music isn't about India'
Composer A R Rahman on the sounds of Slumdog Millionaire.

November 14, 2008
Big B back to work
Amitabh Bachchan who was hospitalised after he suffered acute stomach pain on his 66th birthday on October 11 resumes to work after a month long leave.

Angelina to quit acting?
Superstar Angelina Jolie is planning to quit her acting career to focus on her role as mother. The Oscar-winning actress has revealed that she wants to cut down the number of films to spend more time with her six children.

Salman Khan's bad hair day!
But the actor didn't seem to notice as he happily signed autographs for his little fans during an event to promote his latest movie, Yuvvraaj, on Thursday in Mumbai.

November 13, 2008
'Nothing excites me right now'
Actor Jay Bhanushali is still jobless or in his own words, 'very choosy in terms of selecting his work.' We last saw him in a dance-based reality show during Diwali.

November 12, 2008
'What Angelina did was very uncool'
Jennifer Aniston revealed in an interview to celebrity magazine Vogue's December issue that she felt Jolie was not right when she spoke about falling in love with Pitt during the shooting of a film while he was still married to her. The actress says she had no idea that her husband was falling in love with Jolie as they filmed Mr and Mrs Smith in 2005.

Khushboo turns playback singer!
Khushboo, the Punjab-born Tamil actress has been working in Tamil films for almost two decades now. She has donned many caps including a stint in television as well as film production. Her latest avatar is that of a playback singer.

November 11, 2008
Kareena is friendly, but not plastic!
The actress looked fetching in a navy blue outfit complete with a stylish beret. She was sporting a lime green bag which had 'Ban Plastic. Especially smiles.'

A date with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
For all those who are eagerly waiting to know more about Shah Rukh Khan's latest film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, here's an interesting bit of news. The first theatrical promo of the film will be released in theatres on November 14, during the screening of Karan Johar's Dostana.

From Fanaa to Mile Jab Hum Tum
Born as a Mumbaikar, she grew up in the serene surroundings of Ooty spending seven years in a boarding school there.

November 10, 2008
First look: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The youngsters are growing up -- note Ron snatching a smooch from Lavender Brown! -- and it's time for Harry to learn more about his legacy and to undertake more responsibility. And what of all the darkness and evil? Draco, Death Eaters and Tom Riddle make appearances, to name a few.

Sex and the City composer turns to the Gita
Douglas Cuomo, known for composing, among other things, the irresistibly catchy theme music for the hit sitcom Sex and the City, has now turned his attention to the Indian sub-continent and her rich religious heritage. In his most recent project, an opera titled Arjuna's Dilemma, Cuomo draws from the Gita to tell on-stage the story of Arjuna's epic conversation with Krishna on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war.

November 07, 2008
'I will always respect Amrita'
A year after going public with her relationship, Kareena Kapoor speaks of her long-term plans with Saif Ali Khan, having kids and why she will always respect Saif's first wife, Amrita.

November 06, 2008
Super cop's show to replace Kyunki
Former super cop and Magsaysay award winner Dr Kiran Bedi is all set to hit the small screen with her reality show Aap ki kachehri on Star Plus. The show replaces Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

First Look: Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
Abhay Deol has a penchant for off-beat roles in equally off-beat films (remember Manorama Six Feet Under, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local?). This time around the actor is playing a thief Bunty alias Devendra who gave Delhi police sleepless night in his latest film, Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye.

November 05, 2008
Farhan Akhtar to rock TV!
The Rock On actor is the host of Oye… It's Friday on NDTV Imagine. The show promises an hour of cutting edge humour, dazzling performances, news making guests and edgy style all rolled into one.

November 04, 2008
First Look: Oh, My God!!
In his latest film, Oh, My God, Vinay Pathak plays the role of a salesman and an ardent admirer of late industrialist Dhirubhai Ambani. He dreams of making it big in life though honest means.

Kate Winslet unveils sexiest avatar
Kate Winslet, the 33-year old, five-time-Oscar-nominee has unveiled her sexiest, most elegant avatar ever in an enchanting set of photographs published in the latest issue of Vanity Fair magazine. The images are reportedly a tribute to Catherine Deneuve, from 1967's Belle de Jour.

Salman, Katrina promote Yuvvraaj
With a few weeks to go before the film hits theatres, Salman has decided to promote the film aggressively. He did that by going on the Sa Re Ga Ma show. He was accompanied by leading lady Katrina.

November 03, 2008
Tobey Maguire signed on for Spider-man 4, 5
Tobey Maguire, who rose to fame with his role as Peter Parker in the Spider-Man films, has been signed on for Spider-Man 4 and 5 too.

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