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Monday, January 31, 2011

HALLE BERRY FIGHTS FOR DAUGHTER AGAINST EX-BOYFRIEND

SO many sites are reporting that Oscar winner Halle Berry was replaced by actressKatherine Heigl in the upcoming romantic comedy, ‘New Year’s Eve,’ but I have  learned that Berry pulled out for other reasons.
“Halle Berry was forced to pull out of a film production in New York this week due to pending custody litigation involving her daughter. She has attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably with her daughter’s father, Gabriel Aubry, directly, but given his lack of cooperation, Halle has no choice but to seek swift judicial intervention. Halle has serious concerns for her daughter’s well-being while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her. Halle has always made the needs and safety of her daughter her first priority and, both while Halle and Gabriel were a couple and since their break-up, Halle has only acted in her daughter’s best interest,” states Berry’s rep to Blackvoices.com.

THIS CAB DRIVER SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE MJ !!

Madonna Eyes 2011 Tour With 'Glee' Cast

 Recently taking a timeout from her music career to concentrate on directing her new movie "W.E.", Madonna reportedly is ready to come back with a bang. The Queen of Pop is planning to embark on a tour this year with "Glee" cast, according to a report.

The Material Girl is allegedly impressed by Jane Lynch, Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison when they covered her songs in last year's episode "The Power of Madonna". A source told News of the World, "Madonna wants to break records and make her career bigger than ever."

"And because the Glee episode featuring her music was such a hit, there are
plans for the cast to appear," the insider continued. "She is in amazing shape for her age but this could be her last big world tour she does for a while as she wants to concentrate on business ventures."

Before going on a temporary hiatus, Madonna hit the road in Sticky & Sweet tour. She started it in August 2008 and ended around September 2009. The gig was named by Billboard as the highest-grossing and highest-attended tours of 2009. When the traveling show was wrapped up, she dropped "Sticky & Sweet Tour (CD/DVD)".

Rihanna's Lesbian Rumor Resurfaces Amidst Leaked Topless Sexting Image

 A sexy picture featuring topless Rihanna has hit the web on Friday, January 28. The "Only Girl (In the World)" songstress is seen posing in nothing but black panties and smiling to a mirror while holding a cell phone, rising speculation that she took her own photo for sexting.

Rihanna was said sending the picture to her former boyfriend, Dodgers outfielder
Matt Kemp. And the athlete allegedly leaked the photo, which made its way out via MediaTakeOut.com, after he shared it with his friends.

While she has not released any statement about the leaked image, Rihanna is hit with another rumor. Model Tajah Burton claimed she enjoyed a brief affair with Rihanna a year ago. "We had an amazing connection. We would order food in together, we watched TV together, we did all kinds of stuff. I listened to her music with her. Music is her life. It became a sexual thing. It only lasted a couple of weeks because she was very busy and had a lot going on in her life and we had to be secretive," she said as quoted by The Sun.

"I would say she's bisexual. It was really exciting. It was unexpected and it was very fun," she additionally gushed. "The sex was really good but there was more to it - we really had a connection. She inspired me and we helped uplift each other."

This is not the first time Rihanna is reported a lesbian. A few years ago, she sparked speculation that she would date women after reportedly saying "All humans are born with the ability to be attracted to both sexes. I mean, I could see myself in a relationship with a girl." However, Gossip Cop set the thing straight, explaining that such statement never came out from Rihanna.

2011 SAG Awards Full Winners in Movie

 The 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards has wrapped the ceremony and the winners in movie were easily predicted because most of them had won at the Golden Globes. "The King's Speech" and "The Fighter" led in terms of number with two each.

Colin Firth took Best Lead Actor title for his portrayal of King George VI in "The
King's Speech". His win was followed with a recognition for the whole cast for the movie snatched the Best Ensemble prize. "It shouldn't be called the SAG Award. It should be called The Uplifting Award," Geoffrey Rush said on stage.

Melissa Leo was the first who won for "The Fighter" that night. She grabbed Best Supporting Actress and gave a shout out to The Seven Sisters from "The Fighter". Later, her on-screen son Christian Bale stood on the stage to receive Best Lead Actor presented by Susan Sarandon.

Meanwhile, Best Lead Actress went to Natalie Portman. "I've been working since I was 11 years old and SAG has taken care of me," the "Black Swan" beauty said in humble. The other award for movie was given to "Inception" for Stunt Ensembles. SAG Awards committee chair JoBeth Williams and SAG president announced the winner on the red carpet.

The 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards which was held on Sunday, January 30 also honored the best in TV.

Winners List of 2011 SAG Awards in Movie:
  • Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, "The Fighter"
  • Best Lead Actress: Natalie Portman, "Black Swan"
  • Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, "The Fighter"
  • Best Lead Actor: Colin Firth, "The King's Speech"
  • Best Ensemble: "The King's Speech"
  • Stunt Ensembles: "Inception"

Report: Sean Connery Snubs Bond Anniversary

 "Bond" bosses have been left disappointed after Sir Sean Connery reportedly declined an invitation to take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations of the superspy series next year. The Scottish veteran was the first ever actor to portray the suave British secret agent in 1962's "Dr No", and went on to play James Bond seven times.

The series is set to return to the big screen with Daniel Craig slipping on his tuxedo for his third outing as the spy next year to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the franchise. Bosses at MGM - the studio behind the movies - are planning to mark the milestone with a special event in which all former Bonds talk about
their dealings with the character.

According to Britain's News of the World, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby and Roger Moore are all in talks to be part of the celebrations, but Connery has snubbed the opportunity. A source tells the publication, "Not having Sean would be a sad thing for these celebrations. We hope he will change his mind."

Spider-Man Squatting and Climbing in Other Set Pictures

 More photos from the set of untitled Spider-Man Reboot have landed online, giving other sneak peeks at the superhero in action. During the shooting in Los Angeles, the man dressed in Spider-Man costume is pictured squatting on a truck and climbing the side part of the vehicle, with a sling attached on his back.

The newly found images additionally give close-up looks at the mask and the shoes of Spider-Man which were not seen in the first still featuring Andrew Garfield. When the camera was not rolling, the man is seen being covered with a black jacket. The new set pictures were obtained by On Location News and can be seen
here.

The new "Spider-Man" film kicked off principal photography in December 2010 with Marc Webb serving behind the lens. Andrew Garfield takes the titular role with Emma Stone starring opposite him as Peter Parker's love interest Gwen Stacy. Rhys Ifans is also cast as the not-yet-named villain.

Made to tell the story of teen Peter Parker who grapples with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises, the movie is scripted by James Vanderbilt. The action sci-fi film will hit 3-D theaters when it is dropped by Columbia Pictures on July 3, 2012 in the U.S.

Gael Garcia Bernal Fully Naked in Front of Kate Hudson for Sex Scenes

 Gael Garcia Bernal grew so comfortable with Kate Hudson while filming "A Little Bit of Heaven", the Mexican hunk went "totally naked" during their sex scenes. The actress struck up a friendship with Bernal while filming the upcoming romantic comedy, and opted to turn down a special cover-up to protect his modesty, choosing instead to bare all in front of her.

Hudson tells British talk show host Graham Norton, "He went totally, totally
naked. When you're doing a love scene, usually they'll put on a little sock. But if you go in the nude, you just kind of get comfortable with each other and get to know each other for a couple of weeks and say, 'Alright, I'll just take (it off).' "

But the "Almost Famous" star insists she's never in the mood for romance while in front of the camera, adding "Here's the thing, I think it would be impossible (to be turned on). Not in my experience! It's so technical, there's all these gaffers and lighting guys."

Eva Longoria, Dianna Agron, Kim Kardashian and More at SAG Red Carpet

 Rain didn't stop celebrities from flooding the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, January 30 in Los Angeles to attend the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. And thanks to a tent provided by the organizers, those big stars walked the red carpet without worrying of getting wet.

Eva Longoria came solo, looking beautiful in a white Grecian-style Georges Hobeika Spring 2011 couture gown. The "Desperate Housewives" actress put on icy blue eye make-up and nude lipstick, carrying a small beaded clutch and finishing off her gorgeous look with diamond drop earrings.

Like Longoria, Dianna Agron also looked stunning in her attire. The "Glee" beauty was dressed in a navy-blue Chanel vintage tea-length dress and kept it classy with Fred Leighton jewels, and Ferragamo bag and shoes. Her "Glee" co-star Lea Michele, meanwhile, was wrapped in an Oscar de la Renta blush crepe de chine caviar bead embroidered gown.

Kim Kardashian kept it simple yet striking in a one-shoulder purple Marchesa dress with plenty of crystal encrustations. The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" beauty tagged along her brother Rob Kardashian who was wrapped in a formal tuxedo. The sister-brother duo was all smiles when posing for the photographers outside the venue before making their ways inside the building.

Mila Kunis chose an Alexander McQueen strapless chiffon gown and Cartier jewelry worth over $300,000 for the occasion. Natalie Portman, who stars in "Black Swan" alongside her, showed off her baby bump in a white Azzaro gown and wore $2 million worth of Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Though, she insisted, "I don't want to advertise that. I feel like someone might come chop my ears off or something. I need my ears."

Most of the female attendees opted floor-length dresses. They included Angie Harmon, Barbara Hershey, Edie Falco, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Lawrence and Julianna Margulies. As for the males, they graced the red carpet in suits. Those gentlemen spotted posing for photographers were Jesse Eisenberg, Mario Lopez, Robert Forster and Josh Pence among others.

Michael Buble Buying Mansion in England for $4.5 million

 Canadian crooner Michael Buble is putting down roots in Britain after purchasing a mansion for himself and his fiancee in England, according to new reports. The "Home" hitmaker is believed to have paid $4.5 million for the sprawling Webb Estate in Purley, Surrey, where he hopes to spend part of the year with his partner, Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato.

A source tells Britain's The Sun, "Michael's bought a really smart house. He's getting married this year... and hopes to spend six months a year here. He wants it to be a proper home."

When talking about his wedding plan last year, Michael Buble admitted he's
"getting a little nervous." He also said he won't be singing as part of the celebrations - because Lopilato has another musical guest in mind. He stated, "I asked my fiancee if she wanted me to sing and she said no. She said, 'I want Ricardo Montaner.' So now I've got Ricardo Montaner coming!"

Demi Lovato Emerges at Cheesecake Factory, Alex Welch Talks Incident

 Demi Lovato's re-appearance on the Hollywood radar is followed by a statement from Alex Welch, the girl who was the reason Lovato entered rehab. On Friday, January 27, the Disney starlet showed her face for the first time in months after a seclusive treatment. Two days later Radar Online quoted Welch's statement.

"I got punched in the face," the dancer said when she was invited as a guest on a popular webseries called "The Turbo and Joey Show". Welch, who went by the
nickname BGirl Shorty, said that she and Lovato used to be best friends before the incident. "She just got really mad," Welch added, without giving details of what really happened.

Welch's lawyer said previously that the dancer is "satisfied" with the resolution that Lovato's team offered.

Meanwhile, Lovato is not bothered to look back. She was spotted at the Cheesecake Factory in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 30 evening laughing with a male friend while waiting for her car. Sources close to her family told JJJ, "She is so grateful to all of her fans for their unbelievable support, and looks forward to being able to talk to all of them very soon."

Michael Jackson Fans Kicked Out of Cemetery After Lying

 Two Michael Jackson fans were recently thrown out of his final resting place in California after attempting to dupe security into believing they wanted to visit the nearby tomb of Indian guru Yogananda.

The King of Pop was buried at the Forest Lawn Cemetery memorial in Glendale, California following his death in 2009. Strict visitation restrictions were put in place to ensure the cemetery was not flooded with devotees and only close family and friends can visit the mausoleum.

However, two female fans tried to make their way to Jackson's tomb earlier this week by ringing the security buzzer continually, and then insisting to the guard that they wanted to visit the resting place of Yogananda, whose tomb has no restrictions. They were allowed access, but were promptly escorted away from Jackson's mausoleum when they were spotted in the vicinity of his tomb.

A representative for the cemetery says, "They were not allowed into the mausoleum and asked to leave that part of the park."

Ten Fascinating Things About Birthday Star Justin Timberlake

 Pop superstar Justin Timberlake reaches a milestone age on Monday, January 31 as he turns 30 years old. The "SexyBack" hitmaker has been winning over fans across the globe since shooting to fame as a member of NSYNC in the mid-1990s.

He's become a household name around the world - and it's no wonder, having gone on to carve out a successful career as a solo singer, dancer, actor and entrepreneur following the boyband's split in 2002. Timberlake hit the big screen in 2010 with his most high-profile acting role to date - portraying Napster founder Sean Parker in the Oscar-nominated "The Social
Network", alongside Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield.

His star is only set to burn much brighter in 2011 and beyond - and to mark his big day, WENN would like to wish him a very special birthday with 10 fascinating facts about Justin Randall Timberlake.
  1. He first showed his potential in the early 1990s as a contestant on U.S. talent show "Star Search", on which he belted out country music songs as Justin Randall.
  2. Timberlake was a member of Disney's Mickey Mouse Club, where he met Christina Aguilera, his future NSYNC bandmate JC Chasez, and future girlfriend Britney Spears.
  3. The singer had a half-sister, named Laura Katherine, from his father Randall's second marriage. She died shortly after birth in May, 1997.
  4. He's the proud winner of six Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards.
  5. Timberlake branched out into acting when he made his debut in Disney Channel movie "Model Behavior", starring as model Jason Sharpe in 2000.
  6. He's extended his talents past music and movies - he founded fashion label William Rast with his pal Trace Ayala and also owns shares in top New York restaurant, Southern Hospitality.
  7. As part of the popular boyband NSYNC, Timberlake has performed at the Academy Awards, the Olympics and the Super Bowl. He also hit the stage at the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show with Janet Jackson, when he famously ripped off a part of the R&B icon's corset to reveal her bare breast.
  8. Timberlake is known for his taste in beautiful women - he dated Britney Spears from 1999 to 2002, and went on to romance Hollywood actresses Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel, who he has been with since 2007.
  9. A keen golfer, the pop star owns the eco-friendly Mirimichi Golf Course in his native Tennessee.
  10. Timberlake isn't just a fan of the green - he's also into soccer and reportedly supports top British team Manchester United.

Britney Spears Walked Down the Aisle at Miami Wedding

 Britney Spears walked down the wedding aisle at the weekend - when she acted as maid of honor for her assistant. The "Toxic" singer flew out to Miami, Florida, on Saturday, January 29 to fulfil a promise to Brett Miller by acting as the chief bridesmaid at her nuptials to fiance Frank Lionetti.

A photo posted on TMZ.com shows the 29-year-old pop star holding a bridal bouquet as she walks down the aisle in a light green dress with an unidentified groomsman and another bridesmaid. Spears was reportedly joined by her beau, agent Jason Trawick, who watched the ceremony at the Spanish Monastery from his seat.
Britney Spears is currently preparing to release her new album, which is yet to be titled, in the United States on March 15.

Oscar-Winning Composer John Barry Died at 77

 Oscar-winning composer John Barry, the man behind many of the iconic James Bond theme tunes, has passed away at the age of 77. The British musician suffered a fatal heart attack on Monday, January 31 morning, according to his fellow Bond composer David Arnold.

He wrote on Twitter, "It was with a heavy heart that I tell you John Barry passed away this morning. I am profoundly saddened by the news but profoundly thankful for everything he did for music and for me personally."

tarting his career working on music for BBC programmes, Barry moved on to
arrange orchestral accompaniments for EMI and was approached to help compose the score for James Bond's first big screen outing in 1962's "Dr. No".

He went on to devise the iconic style of music throughout some of the spy series' most popular films, and composed legendary theme tunes including "Goldfinger", "From Russia With Love", "Thunderball" and "Diamonds Are Forever".

As well as his work on 11 Bond films, he composed music for "Born Free", "Out of Africa" and "Dances with Wolves", all of which won him Academy Awards. Barry received a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) fellowship in 2005. He married four times, including a short-lived union to British actress/singer Jane Birkin, and has four children.

Report: Eva Longoria's Divorce Finalized

 Actress Eva Longoria is officially single - her divorce from Tony Parker has been finalized, according to a U.S. report. The "Desperate Housewives" star, who wed the basketball player in 2007, made headlines in November 2010 when she filed for divorce from Parker citing irreconcilable differences, amid allegations he had been unfaithful.

The pair's marriage was dissolved on Friday, January 28, according to In Touch Weekly. A source tells the publication, "The divorce documents will come through today, she is happy and moving forward with her life."

After announcing her separation from Tony Parker, Eva Longoria was reported was
reported dating Penelope Cruz's younger brother, Eduardo. She later dismissed the rumor with her representative saying "Eva and Eduardo are friends."

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Bipasha Basu Says Public Have Got Bored Of Her And John Abraham

 We have heard many times about the alleged break up of Bollywood’s hot couple Bipasha Basu and John Abraham, since they started dating eight years back. Same kind of buzz was doing the rounds in last few days too but Bipasha had to come again to make clear that they are still together.
Bipasha has now got used to such rumours and does not bother much about it. She says that people must have got bored of her and John, so they keep coming
with such gossips. The Bong beauty says that they have turned very boring as a couple as they are not offering any spicy stories to the media. They could not be melodramatic, so media is not getting any hot news to write on them, she added.
The 32-year old dusky beauty jokingly says that such rumours of break-up will continue to arise until she and John jump off a cliff holding hands. Basu says that will offer a melodrama to write about them.
Recently, the couple were not spotted together at any social events, so the speculation turned stronger. However, it seems the couple will not break their strong pillar of faith and will continue to be with each other till the end.

7 Khoon Maaf Offers Songs To Everyone’s Taste

 When Vishal Bharadwaj scores music for his film, everyone is assured to listen something really exciting and melodious. He has done same thing with his upcoming movie 7 Khoon Maaf, whose album has nine songs to suit everyone’s taste.
Veteran lyricist Gulzar has written the songs, which have been crooned by the renowned singers like Usha Uthup, Suresh Wadkar, KK, Master Saleem, Vishal’s wife Rekha Bharadwaj, Clinton Cerejo, Francois Castellino, Suraj Jagan and the composer and director himself.
The album starts with the already hit track ‘Darling’ sung by unsual combo of Usha Uthup and Rekha Bharadwaj. The foot tapping tune of the song captivates listeners instantly with its mischievous lyrics.
It has the much required energy and Russian flavour.
Vishal Bharadwaj has sung the next song ‘Bekaran’, which is a nazm (Urdu poetry). This wonderful track will rediscover the forgotten romantic side in many listeners. Vishal heard it some time back and wanted to use it as a song in his film. It is a perfect song to impress your lady love. With minimum music, the number stresses on the vocals.
A rock inspired number comes next in the voice of KK and Clinton Cerejo. The ‘O mama’ track is a hard hitting number and it will mainly appeal to the youths. It also has a acoustic version keeping the raw factor intact. It somehow impresses more than the original one with its different appeal.
Master Saleem’s ‘Awaara’ starts with a simple sound but offers sudden ups and downs in the tempo. Suresh Wadkar sings a soft and slow paced love ballad ‘Tere Liye’, which is easily hummable. But, it is not as good as the other numbers.
Suraj Jagan comes with a complete rock number ‘Dil dil hai’ but it could not create much impact despite of the popular rock flavour. Rekha completes the package of the album with a devotional number ‘Yeshu’, which has an expansive chorus in the background.
The popular ‘Darling’ number has another version called ‘Doosri darling’, which has been crooned by Rekha, Usha, Francois Castellino and Clinton.
In brief, it is a magical album with all flavours of music.

Video: Nicki Minaj Rolls Her Eyes on 'SNL' Promo

 Nicki Minaj appears alongside Jesse Eisenberg and Kenan Thompson in a promo ad for the upcoming episode of "Saturday Night Live". Introduced by "The Social Network" star as the musical guest, she stands silent next to the two guys. The lady then rolls her eyes when the men ignore her and start to talk to each other.

In an interview with MTV, Minaj said, "Being a part of 'Saturday Night Live' feels
absolutely incredible. I still don't even believe it's true, I'm not even going to believe it's really happening until - well, I'm going to DVR it, because I can't watch it, because I'll be on it."

"But until I see it back on DVR, I'm not even going to believe I was really on the show. This is epic, this is monumental, this is historic stuff," she stated further before adding "Well, all I can say is that it's going to be a 'Moment 4 Life'."

Susan Sarandon Sad She Was Snubbed by 'Glee'

 Susan Sarandon was disappointed when she wasn't asked to do the Time Warp again in the "Glee" episode which paid tribute to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". The cult 1975 movie became the focus of a recent installment of the hit musical show, with the cast re-enacting the songs and dance moves from the film that helped launch Sarandon 's career.

The Hollywood veteran had been rumored to have been offered a cameo appearance in the tribute episode, but she insists "Glee" bosses never approached her. She tells E! Online, "What I saw I thought was so fabulous."

"I thought it was so moving... They (people) kept asking if I was going to be on
the episode... (But) nobody spoke to me about doing anything on the show."

Alana De La Garza Joins 'Law & Order: Los Angeles'

 Following the exit of Skeet Ulrich, Regina Hall and Megan Boone, "Law & Order: Los Angeles" is going to welcome Alana De La Garza. The depicter of Connie Rubirosa in "Law & Order" is set to reprise her Assistant District Attorney role in the spin-off.

"I hope fans of the 'Mothership' will be happy to see the return of Alana's character, Connie Rubirosa, one of the longest-running assistant prosecutors on Law & Order," creator Dick Wolf told TV Guide. "Alana has a huge following and it will be interesting to follow her character as she comes to terms with Los Angeles justice."

"LOLA" itself is currently put on another hiatus. After being absent for two months, the TV series is not going to return on February 8 as scheduled. Instead, the network will set a new date. On top of that, it also made a role-shuffle in addition to letting go some of regulars. Alfred Molina's role is changed from deputy district attorney to police detective, and Terrence Howard will appear every week as the deputy district attorney.

Confirmed: Britney Spears' New Album Set for March 15

 It has just been revealed that Britney Spears is going to drop her new album across United States on March 15. The release date is unveiled on a leaked one-sheet which is confirmed as accurate by a Jive Records rep to MTV.

According to the sheet, there will be deluxe and standard editions available for purchase with 3 - 4 additional songs featured on the deluxe package. A music video for the already-out single "Hold It Against Me" will be premiered soon. It will be "a sexy, edgy dance piece directed by Jonas Akerlund and showing Britney at peak form and ability."

Beside having hitmakers duo Max Martin and Dr. Luke who help her with the first single and reportedly produce the second single as well, the album will also feature productions by the likes of Rodney Jerkins, Stargate, Fraser T. Smith and Bloodshy & Avant.

She will go full throttle to promote the album with a "major TV event" and a "LGBT/Lifestyle campaign" are being prepared. In the meantime, she is busy with album photoshoot. Her manager Adam Leber tweeted, "Britney Spears did a photoshoot for her album package yesterday. Photos are nothing less than spectacular. We'll share some soon."

He continued to hype it up in a series of tweets posted earlier this week, "So many good things coming down the pipeline. Britney fans should be excited. Album is incredible, video is fire, photoshoot is pure glam. Patience isn't just a great song by Guns N' Roses. All good things to those who wait."

Another tidbit comes from Akerlund who spilled the beans on her forthcoming video. "I can tell you that Britney is wearing a couple of hats in this video - not literal hats, but she's playing roles in this video. That is what I can give you," he revealed. "In every role, she is dancing. She is going to be dancing throughout the whole video. Like I said: Dance is the focal point of this video."

"She's taking fashion risks. Things we've never seen her wear before she's wearing in this video, and I think it's just very sexy and it's a little bit playful," he added. "She's going to be doing something in this video that we've never seen her do. I'm not gonna tell you what that is but she's going to be sweating and she's going to be getting bruised and battered."

Official Behind-the-Scene of Rihanna's 'S&M' Video

  Rihanna continues to tease her upcoming music video for single "S&M". This time around, the Bajan songstress brings forward a closer look at behind the scenes of the filming. In the art department, Natalie Groce shows that they have handcuffs and whip among the props. Some naughty scenes, including the one featuring her clutching a ragged doll, are teased as well.

The music video is directed by Melina Matsoukas and will be premiered next week on February 1. The storyline is still scarce, but one thing for sure it will be as naughty as the song
which has R-rated lyrics. Proud of her latest work, RiRi once tweeted, "I'm great! Had a fantastic weekend shooting my best/favorite video EVER!!!!"

"S&M" is taken from Rihanna's fifth studio effort "Loud" which has been on sale since November 2010 and peaked at No. 3 on Billboard Hot 200.

First Official Image From Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz's 'Dream House'

 Universal Pictures has dropped the first image from "Dream House" starring Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz. Portraying a married couple, the twosome is pictured together with two girls who are likely their on-screen daughters.

In the film, Craig plays successful publisher Will Atenton who quits a job in New York City to relocate his wife, Weisz's Libby, and two girls to a quaint New
England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. He investigates the tragedy with his only lead coming from a neighbor, Naomi Watts' Ann Paterson.

Featuring also Marton Csokas, Elias Koteas and Jane Alexander, "Dream House" is a thriller that comes from directing hand of Jim Sheridan. It was filmed in Canada in early 2010 and will be released in the U.S. on September 30.

First Two Minutes of Fox's Animation 'Rio' Shared

 20th Century Fox has generously shared the first two minutes of "Rio" via Bing Videos. It gives sneak peek to the jungle of Rio where some colorful birds live and is presented in a musical style with the birds dancing and flying to the song featured. It ends with a look at a little blue bird which falls from a tree after attempting to fly.

In another promotional effort, Fox held a press day for the upcoming movie at
Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot in Los Angeles. Seen coming to the Friday, January 28 event were voice cast Anne Hathaway, George Lopez and Jamie Foxx, as well as director Carlos Saldanha.

"Rio" centers its story on Blu, a rare macaw who thinks he is the last of his kind. When Blu discovers there's another - and that she's a she - he leaves the comforts of his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to Rio. Unexpectedly thrown together, they embark on an adventure of a lifetime, where they learn about friendship, love, courage, and being open to life's many wonders.

Coming from the makers of the "Ice Age" films, "Rio" brings together a menagerie of vivid characters, a heart-warming story, colorful backdrops, energizing Latin and contemporary music, and family-friendly song and dance. The movie will make its way out in U.S. cinemas on April 15.

Robin Williams Rumored to Be Hugo Strange in 'Dark Knight Rises'

 "The Dark Knight Rises" has booked Tom Hardy to play Batman's nemesis Bane, but it does not stop speculation about casting for another villainous role. Robin Williams is now reported to play Hugo Strange after Batman-on-Film (via IGN) tweeted on January 28, "RW as Strange?"

Strange itself is one of Batman's first recurring villains in the comic books. He is a villain in the mad-scientist mold and possesses genius-level IQ and is a master of psychology. Strange learns Batman's secret identity but keeps it to himself. He eventually becomes obsessed with Batman that he starts dressing up like the Gotham hero. Hardy was once rumored to take this
role in the upcoming film.

This is not the first time Williams' name emerges as the possible cast member of this third Batman film from Christopher Nolan. Back in June last year, he was rumored to portray The Riddler after he said, "I would do Batman in a second, playing anyone. I'd play The Riddler in the next one."

Robin Williams last starred in "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian" and "Old Dogs". The 59-year-old actor is set to voice Ramon/Lovelace in "Happy Feet 2" after contributing as the voice cast in the predecessor, 2006 "Happy Feet".

Beside tapping Christian Bale to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne aka Batman, "The Dark Knight Rises" has cast Anne Hathaway to portray Catwoman. Christopher Nolan is back on the helming duty and plans to start shooting the film on May 6 for a planned July 20, 2012 U.S. release.

Demi Lovato Cheerful in First Post-Rehab Photos

 Demi Lovato has completed her stint in a rehab facility in Los Angeles and she looks fresh when spotted in Santa Monica, California on Friday afternoon, January 27. Sporting black hair and nail color, the "Sonny with a Chance" babe smiles and waves to the photographer who takes her pictures while her other hand holds a cup of coffee.

Demi entered the rehabilitation facility in November for "emotional and physical issues," her representative said. But reports linked her decision to a physical fight with Alex Welch, one of the female backup dancers in Jonas Brothers' tour where Demi joined.
She then spent Thanksgiving day in the facility but got a break from the rehab treatment on December 25. The 18-year-old actress/singer has been said to prepare a new album after she left the facility.

Geri Jewell Comes Out as Lesbian

 "The Facts of Life" star Geri Jewell has 'come out' as a lesbian. The actress, best known for playing Geri Tyler in the 1980s sitcom, opens up about her sexuality in her candid autobiography, "I'm Walking As Straight As I Can".

The title of the memoir also refers to Jewell's struggle with cerebral palsy. She made history as the first person with a serious disability to play a recurring role on TV.

The book, set to be released in April this year, also chronicles her rise to fame, her downward spiral into tax problems, having her money embezzled by her manager, a broken marriage and
battling addiction.

Miley Cyrus Rocked 'So Undercover' Wrap Party With Jeremy Piven

Miley Cyrus took to the stage for an unlikely collaboration this week - she rocked out with Jeremy Piven at the wrap party for her new movie "So Undercover". The teenager stars alongside the "Entourage" actor in the new movie, opposite Kelly Osbourne, and movie bosses threw a celebration for the cast when the cameras stopped rolling.

Cyrus and her castmates danced to a live band at the party, until the singer/actress decided to take the stage herself with Piven on drums for a performance of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll". The "Hannah Montana" star revealed her stage partner in a video message posted on YouTube.com, telling fans, "I can't believe how quick it's gone. We had a really good time. We actually just had a wrap party... They let me and Jeremy Piven (get up on stage)... (he's) in this movie, and so he got up on the drums and we played I Love Rock 'n' Roll."

However, filming hasn't yet finished for Cyrus - she has to return to the set to shoot extra scenes.

Elton John Apologizes for Foul-Mouthed Comment on Radio

 Sir Elton John has been forced to apologize after swearing during a live radio broadcast in the U.K. on Friday, January 28. The Rocket Man hitmaker turned the air blue during an interview on the BBC's Radio 2 after host Chris Evans told him that British musician Jools Holland likes to start his day by playing the piano.

Sir Elton sighed and remarked, "Oh f**king hell." The singer immediately said sorry for his foul-mouthed slip-up, telling listeners, "Sorry about that. I was just exasperated with that. I can't think of anything worse than getting up and playing the piano. It's what I do (for a living). I do play over 100 shows a year, and I make records. I'm very, very sorry for that awful word that I said. Jools, why do you do that?"

A spokesperson for the BBC says in a statement, "Both Sir Elton and Chris apologised many times on this morning's live Chris Evans Breakfast Show for the language used by Sir Elton. The BBC apologises if any offence was caused."

Friday, January 28, 2011

4,75,000 users participated in Adnan’s online song recording

  For the live recording of a song to be done in participation with online listeners on two popular microblogs, singer Adnan Sami garnered a whopping 475,000 participants.
The huge number of participants for Adnan’s tribute to his father that he recorded Jan 21 at the Yash Raj Studios, has encouraged the composer-singer to attempt a whole album with live participants pitching in with their suggestions.
The proposed album will have tracks dedicated to Adnan’s fans who would be contributing actively to every composition.
‘When I recorded ‘Main tere paas hoon’ for my father last Friday, I thought I would give my fans and listeners a chance to share a very
precious recording moment with me.’
‘We expected around 65,000 participants. We got 475,000 very active, very vocal and excitable people coming online with their ideas and suggestions,’ said Adnan, who is of Pakistani descent but born and brought up in Britain, has been living in Mumbai for quite some time.
Many people who listened in made suggestions and corrections in the music.
‘I was taken aback by their inner understanding of a song composition. I was on my laptop. I’d do a line and then a number of people with some very interesting usernames would pipe in. There were people who actually made suggestions that improved the quality of my number. I incorporated these suggestions,’ said the 37-year-old singer.
The entire process of recording live at Yash Raj with massive online participation will be shown on television.
‘It was history. No song in any part of the world has been recorded in this way,’ said Adnan who intends to carry the online recording session even further.
An entire album devoted to music created by him and the 500,000-odd Adnan-o-philes from all over the world is now being worked out. The only drawback is that the fan tend to get too close for comfort.
‘First, some of them have embarrassing usernames like ‘hard-on’ and ‘dickhead’. It sounds really weird to call them out online by such names. We’ve to find a way out of this. Also some of then get very upset when their suggestions are not incorporated.
‘That apart, the whole process of bringing to life a song with the active participation of thousands of people just puts the whole creative process into a different perspective. Done in this way with online inputs my songs become the creative and intellectual property of the listeners,’ said the singer.
He is known for albums ‘Kabhi Toh Nazar Milao’ and ‘Tera Chehra’. He collaborated with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan for the song ‘Lift karade’.

Ajay Devgn Tells Saif Ali Khan And Kareena Kapoor Not To Get Hitched

 Ajay Devgn is a happily married man but when he was asked to give some marital advice to Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, the actor said the couple shouldn’t get married. The incident happened at the ‘Koffee with Karan’ show where the host of show Karan asked the question during his famous ‘Rapid Fire round’.
Karan has been trying to get Ajay on his couch for the last two seasons and succeeded only this time around and the Golmaal actor has been nothing less than a riot and a shocker at the talk show. He has gone on to give some
amazing answers at the show and without an iota of shyness Ajay gave the advice of Saifeena not to marry.

Well the media houses and the tabloids have started speculating the reasons on why Devgn decided to impart that kind of advice when he is married to Kajol for over a decade now. A source says that there is not much to read in what Ajay said as it was just part of fun and nothing serious into it.
But knowing Karan Johar, will he let such a remark pass-by just like that without prying into getting some more details about it, only the show can divulge more, since none of the
celebrities associated with the comment responded when asked. Even SOL’s managing director Fazila Allana, the show’s producer declined to comment on Ajay’s advice to Saifeena.
One thing that everyone says that Ajay was a blast at the talk show and in spite of being the sole guest, the episode is going to be an amazing one.

Kareena Kapoor’s Food Poisoning Delays The Production Of ‘Bodyguard’

 It seems that the Kapoor girl –Kareena is facing a difficult time. The buzz was doing the rounds that Kareena was feeling unwell on the sets of her latest venture Bodyguard. Bebo had a bout of food poisoning. Kareena was shooting in Pune when she suddenly started feeling unwell. Kareena had to take bed rest for her condition and the shooting had to be halted.
Kareena is paired opposite to Salman Khan in the movie Bodyguard. The film is made on the lines of a Malayalam film which bears the same name. The film is by Siddique while Salman Khan’s brother- in- law Atul Agnihotri and his wife Alvira Agnihotri are the producers of the film. Pritam Chakraborty has been roped in for the music in the film. In this film Salman dons a different look
altogether. It will be a far cry from what he has done in his blockbuster hit Dabbang.
Kareena will be essaying the role of a don’s daughter who is a college goer. Kareena also sports a different look in the film as she goes traditional for the film. Kareena wears a lot of Pakistani kurtas with oxidized jewellery. Designer Manish Malhotra is trying to get Karenna’s look in the film right. Manish has even scouted for accessories in Pune, Delhi and Mumbai. Manish feels that Kareena will be a trendsetter with her ethnic look in the film.
News are doing the rounds that the makers plan to release Bodyguard on August 27.However with Bebo’s condition the production of the movie will be delayed.

Lady GaGa Reveals Self-Written 'Born This Way' Lyrics in Full

 Knowing that her Little Monsters have been itching to hear her new music, Lady GaGa generously posted lyrics of her first single "Born This Way" on Twitter in full. She wrote the song herself and contributed in the production table along with duo Fernando Garibay and DJ White Shadow.

"My mama told me when I was young, we are all born superstars/ She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on, in the glass of her boudoir/ 'There's nothin wrong with lovin who you are,' She said, 'cause he made you perfect, babe'/ 'So hold your head up girl and you'll go far, listen to me when I say'."

"Don't be a drag, just be a queen/ Whether you're broke or evergreen/ You're
black, white, beige, chola descent/ You're lebanese, you're orient/ Whether life's disabilities/ Left you outcast, bullied, or teased rejoice and love yourself today/ 'Cause baby you were born this way."

"No matter gay, straight, or bi, lesbian, transgendered life/ I'm on the right track baby, I was born to survive/ No matter black, white or beige chola or orient made/ I'm on the right track baby, I was born to be brave." The full lyrics can be found on her Twitlonger.

That day, GaGa also talked to Ellen DeGeneres confirming that she is going to showcase the new single live at the Grammy Awards on February 13. Of the album, also titled "Born This Way", she said, "I wish it was coming out in March! But you know, I really want to take the time to set it up properly, and do all the TV [shows] I need to do." She plans to release it in the U.S. on May 23.

Casting Director Says Saoirse Ronan Joins 'The Hobbit'

 Saoirse Ronan will possibly join "The Hobbit" adventure. She is reportedly cast in the film which is going to shoot in New Zealand after casting director Ros Hubbard let it slip out that "The Lovely Bones" starlet will be joined by her family when she is filming the movie.

"....Working with Peter Jackson is like working with a family. So they'll have a great time. Saoirse's family will go too," she said when asked by IFTN about the presence of Irish actors Aidan Turner, James Nesbitt and Ronan in "The Hobbit". "Everyone is very close and very loving on those sorts of jobs. It's not like typical studio movies at all."
The casting director did not mention Ronan's role, but in previous rumor she was said in talks for the role of Itaril. The 16-year-old actress however hinted that she had not been offered the part, saying earlier this month, "Yeah if I was asked, certainly," when asked if she would join the cast of "The Hobbit".

If Ronan indeed signs up for "The Hobbit", she will reunite with "The Lovely Bones" director Peter Jackson who is on board to helm the upcoming adventure film. The filmmaker is currently recovering after undergoing surgery for a perforated ulcer and his recovery will only cause "a slight delay to the start of filming" which was scheduled to start in February, the movie's production company confirmed via a statement.

"The Hobbit" has tapped Martin Freeman to portray main character Bilbo Baggins. Meanwhile, "The Lord of the Rings" stars Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett and Elijah Wood are set to reprise their roles in the two-part film that will serve as a prequel to "LOTR".

Warner Bros. plans to release the first part of the movie in December 2012, followed by "The Hobbit 2" in December 2013.

Before starring in "The Lovely Bones", Saoirse Ronan has been featured in "Atonement" and "City of Ember". She can be seen in "The Way Back (2011)" which is currently playing in limited U.S. theaters and has wrapped "Hanna".

James Franco and Anne Hathaway Prepare for Oscar in Promo Videos

 James Franco and Anne Hathaway have appeared in some ads to promote the upcoming 83rd Annual Academy Awards. The first video is not quite impressive, showing them practicing the best way to say their promotional lines but the actress still feels she is not good enough at the end.

The other promo video is funnier as it follows them preparing for the worst possible live-show disasters. The "127 Hours" star, who is nominated for Best
Lead Actor at the show, lets his co-host fall during a dance mishap, but he comes to Hathaway's rescue when she has a wardrobe malfunction on stage.

In another news, producers say that Hugh Jackman has been tapped to serve as a presenter at the upcoming prize-giving event. He joins the previously announced presenters like Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry and Marisa Tomei.

The 2011 Oscar Awards will be held February 27 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. The ABC Television Network will air it live at 8e/5p.


Judi Dench Confirmed for New James Bond Movie

 Dame Judi Dench has confirmed she'll be back as James Bond's boss in the much-anticipated 23rd 007 adventure "Bond 23". The British thespian has played MI6 boss M in six Bond films and she'll return for her seventh this year.

She says, "I'm looking forward hugely to working with Daniel (Craig) again and with (director) Sam Mendes, who I've only ever worked with in the theatre." The new Bond film is expected to go into production later this year and will hit cinemas in November, 2012.

Just earlier this week, Judi Dench was was honored for her film career
achievements at the U.K.'s South Bank Sky Arts Awards. The Oscar winner, who began acting professionally in 1957, accepted the Outstanding Achievement honor from Sir Peter Hall at the annual ceremony, which recognizes the best in British arts.