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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Dicaprio splits with Rafaeli

By Agencies

Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly split with his supermodel girlfriend Bar Refaeli because she wanted to move in with him. 

The relationship fizzled out because Rafaeli, 24 was keen to settle down and set up home with the actor, while DiCaprio was not ready to fully commit to her, reported People magazine online. 

"They're taking time off. For the time being they've split. It could just end up as a break, but for now they're doing their own thing," a source close to the couple told the publication. 

"She wanted to move faster than he did, she wanted to move in together, so he broke it off," the source added. 

Reports that the 3-year-old relationship was in trouble began circulating after the 34-year-old 'Titanic' star was seen flirting with several women while partying in New York. 

"He was standing at the bar in front of everyone talking to a girl the entire night, and it wasn't Bar. It was in no way behaviour for a guy who has a serious girlfriend," an onlooker at the club had said. 

There was clear indication that the relationship was nearing it's end as Rafaeli had been making solo appearances recently including the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Gala and Hollywood Life's 11th Annual Young Hollywood Awards . 

Leonardo and Rafaeli had briefly split late last year, before rekindling their romance in December.

Hollywood biggies essential in 'Kambakht Ishq': Akshay

By Agencies

Actor Akshay Kumar, who plays a stuntmant in his upcoming movie 'Kambakkht Ishq' feels that the presence of Hollywood biggies in the film was not meant to create hype but "need" of the script. 

"I play a stuntman from Hollywood in the film and presence of these actors was essential. They were the need of the story to take my character forward in the film," Akshay said. 

"Sharing space with Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone in the film was the most memorable experience. He told me about his knee problems and how he overcame his fear with heights to act in the movie 'Cliffhanger'," Akshay said. 

Hollywood stars Slyvester Stallone, Denise Richards, Brandon Routh and Holly Valance feature in important cameos in the film. 

Insisting that 'Kambakkht Ishq' was not an action film, Akshay said, "since I play a stuntman, there are two to three stunt scenes. I do stunts myself as I enjoy doing it." 

Recounting his near fatal encounter while shooting for his film titled 'Blue', the actor said, "I have performed a stunt sequences 150-feet under sea to fight with 40 sharks. I hit an iron rod and started bleeding in the head. But, I was taken up on the ship within 20 seconds and given treatment," adding it is sometimes very "scary". 

On whether he had any plans to head to Hollywood Akshay replied in negative and said, "I have brought Hollywood to Mumbai through 'Kambakkht Ishq'. I told actress Denise Richards that more people are going to watch her in a Bollywood film than her previous movies, because Indians are everywhere across the world." 

Referring to his previous two films- 'Chandni Chowk to China' and 'Tasveer 8x10', Akshay said he was proud of them. 

"But, I will be wrong if I say I don't feel the pressure to succeed on the eve of my new film's release.. no matter if your previous movie is a hit or a flop," he said. 

On his unbuttoning act at the Lakme Fashion week recently, Akshay said he had not done anything "wrong". 

"The controversy did not affect me. But, sales of the jeans has gone up," he said. 

"I am a firm believer that men are from Mars and women are from Heaven," he said. 

"I have just completed shooting for television show 'Fear Factor' featuring 13 women and 13 men and can vouch for the fact that women are more courageous and braver," he said. 

The actor, who is looking forward to his next release 'Kambakkht Ishq', plays a MCP in the film and the story is about how he is shown his true place by women. 

The actor plans to take a holiday break with his family and flying to New York. "We are going to see Disneyland," he said. 

Talking about his son, the actor said, "Aarav is a regular school boy and I want him to get a normal upbringing." 

"He is busy watching Tom and Jerry and does not follow my movies," Akshay said. 

To a question on whether he plans to set up a independent film production house like his contemporaries, Akshay said setting up a production house would need lot of time and attention and he had not given a thought to it because he has been busy shooting for his various projects.

Sugar Babes perform for Shilpa Shetty on her birthday

By Agencies

Bollywood bombshell Shilpa Shetty got a surprise of a life time on her 34th birthday when fiance Raj Kundra roped in none-other-than British girl band Sugar Babes for a surprise party. 

The actress who celebrated her birthday in London with Kundra, sister Shamita Shetty and a group of 55 friends also enjoyed an exclusive performance by 'Britain's Got Talent' sensations violinist group Escala. 

"Ok guys am a year older but like I always say I am like wine I get better with age, or at least that’s what I tell myself! Yesterday was such a fun day, don't know where to begin. Actually still reeling from the pleasant but shocking surprise party thrown by Raj," Shetty wrote in her blog. 

Shetty was set to have a quite dinner with her multi-millionaire boyfriend but was surprised when all her London friends who ignored her all day turned up at the Penthouse suite at Mayfair for celebrations. And the icing on the cake was the show put together by the Sugar Babes. 

"I nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw this girl band walk in They performed and everyone loved them, my jaw was still open from the shock but never mind that. It was amazing how Raj pulled it off all on his own and still managed to keep it a surprise, genius!," Shetty wrote. 

"On the whole it was definitely my best and most special birthday, it was perfect! I have only Raj and my Friends and Shamita to thank for that. Thanks to all those who have written in and wished me too...," the actress added.

Freida Pinto confesses her love for Dev Patel

By ANI

Freida Pinto, 24, has for the first time confessed her love for her ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ co-star Dev Patel, 19. 

The couple have earlier been spotted cuddling up in Israel, and ring shopping in London after the Oscar-winning film was released. 

And now, in a recent interview, Freida has called Dev “a lovely boy”. 

“The friendship blossomed after the film, it got even stronger. This is all new to us,” the ‘Sun’ quoted her as saying.

Source: ScreenIndia.

"Big" debut for Dave Matthews Band on U.S. chart

By Keith Caulfield

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Dave Matthews Band replaced Eminem at the top of the U.S. pop album chart on Wednesday, logging the third-best debut of the year.

"Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King" becomes the group's fifth-consecutive studio album to debut at No. 1 after selling 424,000 copies during the week ended June 7. DMB's last studio set, 2005's "Stand Up," stood tall with 465,000 copies in its first frame.

The only other bigger openers so far this year are Eminem's "Relapse" (608,000) and U2's "No Line On the Horizon" (484,000). Speaking of Eminem, "Relapse" slipped to No. 2 with 141,000 in its third week.

The Billboard 200's top six debuts all come from rock acts. 311's "Uplifter" came in at No. 3, giving the band its highest charting album ever. But the 60,000-unit opening is actually its smallest first-week sales debut for a studio album since 1995, when its self-titled album bowed at No. 56 with 20,000.

Rock super group Chickenfoot debuted at No. 4 with its self-titled debut, shifting 52,000 copies. The quartet consists of Van Halen veterans Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony along with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and guitar god Joe Satriani.

Elsewhere, Taking Back Sunday's "New Again" entered at No. 7 with 48,000, Rancid's "Let the Dominoes Fall" at No. 11 with 33,000, and Elvis Costello's "Secret, Profane & Sugarcane" at No. 13 with 28,000 -- his highest rank on the Billboard 200 since 1980's "Get Happy!!" peaked at No. 11.

Green Day's "21st Century Breakdown" (No. 5, also 52,000), the "Hannah Montana" movie soundtrack (No. 6, 50,000), Lady GaGa's "The Fame" (No. 8, 47,000), and Kenny Chesney's "Greatest Hits II" (No. 9, 39,000) were each down three places. Taylor Swift's "Fearless" slipped one to No. 10 with (36,000).

Overall album sales totaled 6.38 million units, up 10.9% compared to the sum last week (5.75 million), but down 15.6% compared to the same sales week of 2008 (7.56 million). Year to date album sales stand at 155.1 million, down 14% compared to the same total at this point last year (179.3 million).

(Editing by Dean Gooodman at Reuters)

Source: Reuters.