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Rekha to receive outstanding achievement award at IIFA

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:56:04 +0530

Bollywood diva Rekha, who has mesmerised audience for over three decades now, will be felicitated for her outstanding achievement in Indian cinema at the upcoming IIFA Awards 2012.

I thought 40-plus actresses were not much in demand: Farah

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:26:03 +0530

Bollywood filmmaker-turned actress Farah Khan has said she was surprised on being offered the lead role in Bela Sehgal's 'Shirin Farhad ki to nikal padi' as she thought 40-plus women were not in demand.

Thailand furious at Lady Gaga's fake Rolex tweet

Wed, 30 May 2012 17:20:04 +0530

Thailand's government is up in arms over a tweet by pop sensation Lady Gaga about buying a fake designer watch in a Bangkok street market and has complained to the United States.

AK Hangal returns to acting at 95

Tue, 29 May 2012 20:56:03 +0530

Veteran actor AK Hangal, 95, is making a comeback to acting with the television series "Madhubala". Hangal, who has acted in around 225 Hindi films and various TV shows in a career spanning nearly five decades, will be seen in a small role

Sony's big summer bet starts strong with

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:40:03 +0530

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones' reprisal of their roles as world-saving secret agents in "Men in Black 3" collected USD 70 million at the North American box office in its initial weekend, putting Sony Pictures in a strong position leading into a summer of expensive bets for the studio

Elvis' crypt, other rock, sports items to be sold

Tue, 29 May 2012 09:52:02 +0530

The crypt in which Elvis Presley's body was first laid to rest before being moved to the grounds of his Graceland mansion is set to be auctioned off in June along with other memorabilia from rock music and sports stars.

Cannes Film Festival 2012 winners

Mon, 28 May 2012 08:46:16 +0530

The 2012 Cannes Film Festival announced its winners on Sunday. Following is a list of the main awards.

'Men in Black' bumps 'Avengers' at N.American box office

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:36:02 +0530

The third "Men in Black" alien action comedy bumped the mighty "Avengers" from the top of movie box office charts through Sunday and was likely to dominate theaters over the rest of the US Memorial Day weekend.

Petrol price hike: Bollywood takes to Twitter

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:00:12 +0530

Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to vent their ire over the steepest ever hike in petrol prices with many cracking jokes and taking jibes at the government's decision.

Michael Jackson is still 'Bad,' 25 years after album

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:52:02 +0530

MICHAELJACKSON-BAD25:Michael Jackson is still 'Bad,' 25 years after album

I had the most horrible time working with Sanjay Dutt: RGV

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:28 +0530

After his last release 'Department', logged poor collections at the box office, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who apparently developed creative differences with Sanjay Dutt, today said he had a harrowing time working with the actor in the movie.

Jack White attempts record for most metaphors

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:02 +0530

Jack White earned his musical stripes with his chart-topping debut solo album 'Blunderbuss,' and now the singer is attempting to add another accolade to his shelf - a Guinness World Record for most metaphors in a single concert.

'Avengers' may sink 'Battleship's' US launch

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:02 +0530

The big-budget action film "Battleship", produced by Comcast's Universal Pictures, is shaping up to become the next film to fall victim to "The Avengers'" record box office march.

My behaviour was totally correct: Shah Rukh Khan

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:01:24 +0530

Bollywood superstar and co-owner of the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, has denied he was drunk during an alleged altercation with security personnel at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday night and called on security to apologize to him.

Jennifer Lopez tops Forbes powerful celebrity list

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:26:02 +0530

Jennifer Lopez has topped the annual Forbes list of the 100 most powerful celebrities in the world, taking over from fellow pop singer Lady Gaga and beating out media mogul Oprah Winfrey.