Chitrangada Singh gets FICCI achievement award

IANS

New Delhi, April 20

Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh, who made her debut with the critically-acclaimed "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" in 2005, was conferred the Young Women Achiever Award-2009 here Monday.

"There's nothing like combining our passion with the profession that we choose. And that is exactly what I did. It's very encouraging to receive this award, it will inspire me further to keep my passion burning, every morning and every night," Chitrangda said after she received the award.Among other recipients for outstanding work in their respective fields were Siddhi Kumari (politics), Malini Ramani (fashion), Pooja Irana (visual arts), Seema Chandra and Nidhi Razdan (media), Anjum Chopra (sports) and Leena Nair (business).The event was organised by Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO) in partnership with the Times Foundation at the FICCI Auditorium here.

Six women were also felicitated for their work in community service - Rangu Souriya (community volunteering), Sheila (involvement with self-help groups), Vijaya Rani (for her efforts in vocational training), Shaheena Khatoon and Sujata Burla (skill development) and Kumari P. Tirupathamma (for raising awareness on chemical adulteration in water).

Shobhana Bhartia, chairperson and editorial director of the Hindustan Times, was the function's chief guest. She emphasised that the forum was meant not just for women entrepreneurs but also for the empowerment of women. Kiran Bedi, India's first woman police officer, was also present at the event.

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Hollywood milkshake named after Mallika Sherawat

IANS

London, April 20, 2009

Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat joined the likes of Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, David Beckham and Paris Hilton when she had a milkshake named after her in Hollywood.

The Mallika Shake features blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, chocolate sauce and whipped cream, reported imdb.com.

Mallika is in Hollywood to promote her new horror film "Hisss" that also features "Slumdog Millionaire" star Irrfan Khan.

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Biel is a natural stripper

ANI

Posted: Apr 21, 2009

Hollywood actress Jessica Biel has an alternative career by her side if movie offers dry up – stripping. 

Exotic dance trainer Cati Jean claims that the 27-year-old actress is talented enough to be a professional stripper. Justin Timberlake’s girlfriend wowed Jean with her pulse-racing moves as she shot for her upcoming film ‘Powder Blue’. 

“Jessica is so good and so focused. She has the beauty element, she has the body - she has all the package that you want in a professional dancer,” the ‘Sun’ quoted Jean as saying. 

“She could be a professional dancer if she wanted to. She is strong, she is flexible. She has everything,” she added.

Source: http://www.screenindia.com

Paris Hilton shows off her ‘puppies’ for Guess!

ANI
Posted: Apr 21, 2009

Paris Hilton has posed with her pet pooch in a series of saucy shots for Guess 2009 spring/summer collection. 

The chihuahua sat next to the hotel heiress while she modelled in a gold bikini, reports the ‘Sun’. 
In a separate shot, the pooch was placed between the reality star's legs. Meanwhile, the wine brand ‘Rich Prosecco’, which created ripples with its ultra-modern advert featuring a naked Hilton covered in gold paint, is failing to meet sales targets. Multifarious batches of the wine are rotting in warehouses around the world. 

The wine company is also facing a legal showdown with Italian vintners over the use of the name ‘Prosecco’.

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Kate Winslet named ‘Ultimate Natural Beauty’

ANI
Posted: Apr 21, 2009

Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet has been named the ‘Ultimate Natural Beauty’ in a new poll. 

The ‘Titanic’ star was given the title for having ‘a classic English rose complexion without needing lots of make-up to look stunning’, reports the ‘Sun’. Legendary actress Audrey Hepburn came second in the survey of 3,000 men and women. Kelly Brook landed the third spot while Cheryl Cole came fourth. Angelina Jolie was fifth followed by Scarlett Johansson. 

The Ultimate Natural Beauties are: 

1. Kate Winslet 

2. Audrey Hepburn 

3. Kelly Brook 

4. Cheryl Cole 

5. Angelina Jolie 

6. Scarlett Johansson

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Guess Who?

By Bollywood Hungama News Network

April 21, 2009

Good 'Monday' Morning to one and all. After a relaxing weekend its back to the grind and to make your Mondays anything but mundane, Bollywood Hungama bring you its unique, special weekly feature - Guess Who?

Today we have for you a gorgeous beauty who is not only a versatile actress but also a gifted singer and a super-talented performer. Having started her career as a VJ, she soon got bitten by the Bollywood bug and made an impressive debut in a big banner multi-starrer.

She also simultaneously kept herself busy with her music album and numerous stage shows. Giving out any more would spoil all the fun so we leave it to you to Guess Who the celebrity is?

Source: http://www.bollywood.com

Amy Winehouse has no plans to adopt: representative

Agencies
Posted: Apr 21, 2009

After reports that troubled singer Amy Winehouse plans to adopt a child from St Lucia, the star's representative has shot down the "rumours" insisting that her words were taken out of context. 

Earlier reports had claimed that the "Back To Black" singer had decided to adopt a child after hearing news that her estranged husband, Jake Fielder Civil is soon to become a father. But her representative said that Winehouse isn't thinking of adopting in the literal sense but instead planning to fund children' community projects in the sunny island where she is holidaying currently, ‘ContactMusic’ reported. 

"Amy was talking about adopting in the context of looking after children on the island, perhaps through some kind of music and education-based project," said the singer's spokesperson. 
The Grammy winning singer who reportedly plans to settle down in St Lucia had looked grief stricken when told that Civil has fathered a child with another woman, saying that she wanted to have twins of her own. 

The denial comes after the adoption reports caused a stir, with doubts being raised about Winehouse's ability to bring up a child as the singer is better known for her wild lifestyle and rehab stints.

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Don't come too close, Prachi Desai tells Tusshar Kapoor!

By Joginder Tuteja (IANS)

Mumbai, April 20, 2009

Tusshar Kapoor says Prachi Desai, who stars opposite him in "Life Partner", was not comfortable doing intimate scenes with him and was too much into the "don't touch me" mode.

"She is just a 20-year-old girl yaar and a shy one at that," Tusshar said. "What could I have done other than wait for the passage of time? I tried talking to her and get into frequent chats. She was a lot into 'Don't touch me' and 'Don't get too close to me' mode," Tusshar told IANS.

"Even though she may not have said so all the time, I could make out that she was uncomfortable. I reasoned with her that though off camera she could be the way she wants, once the camera is rolling, there is nothing wrong if we get cosy," he added.Tusshar plays Prachi's husband in the movie so it was near impossible for them to not have any intimate scenes. Ultimately director Rumi Jaffrey suggested that Tusshar to establish a friendship with her off the camera.

"This was during our very first schedule and a honeymoon sequence had to be shot. Looking at Prachi's discomfort, Rumi sir asked us to be at least friends off the camera as well. He made us have some dinners together so that we could open up further with each other," Tusshar said.

A crew member said on condition of anonymity: "For Tusshar, it was a precarious situation since he hadn't faced such situation before. However, in case of Prachi, he had to be extra cautious in front of the camera."

This comes as a surprise considering Prachi, who made her big screen debut as Farhan Akhtar's wife in "Rock On!", is quite close to his sister Ekta Kapoor and a regular visitor in their household.Since his sister knows Prachi so well, isn't it natural that she shared a good relationship with him as well?

"This wasn't really the case", said Tusshar, "She did come to our house earlier as well but we didn't interact much. We seldom got into any conversations. I had to change my approach though once we started working together."Did Tusshar's words work for Prachi? Well, that would be there for all to see once "Life Partner" releases in June or July.

Produced by Abbas-Mustan, it also stars Govinda, Fardeen Khan and Genelia D'Souza.

Source: http://www.bollywood.com

Father of Slumdog star Rubina Ali arrested

ANI
Posted: Apr 21, 2009

Rafiq Qureshi, the father of Slumdog Millionaire starlet Rubina Ali, has been arrested over claims that he tried to sell his daughter for 200,000 pounds. 

A complaint from the 36-year-old man’s ex-wife initiated the arrest. Indian cops spent several hours quizzing Qureshi and are now on a prowl to obtain video recordings of the meeting at which the deal was supposedly brokered, reports ‘The Sun’. Rubina's mother Khurshida claimed she knew two weeks ago of the intended child-trade with a rich Dubai sheikh. 

However, she added: "My elder daughter had informed me...I did not believe he would actually go through with it." Khurshida dubbed her ex-hubby and his new wife Mina as "money-crazy" and desperate to cash-in on the nine-year-old's fame. Police official Prakash Salunke, who is leading the investigation, said: "Khursida was very upset by the media reports and she came to lodge a complaint. 

"We are registering her grievance and then we'll investigate and decide what further steps should be taken in the matter. When we questioned Rubina she said she does not want to go anywhere and wants to live with her father. 

"Similarly, Rafiq Qureshi also said he has no intentions of selling her." 

Christian Colson, the producer of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, said: "Our friends and colleagues in Mumbai are trying to speak with Mr Qureshi to get to the bottom of what happened."

Source: http://www.screenindia.com

No word on paparazzi in police log on Madonna fall

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP)

April 21,2009

A police report on Madonna's fall from a horse in the Hamptons is silent on whether paparazzi scared the animal, as her spokeswoman has said.

The Southampton Town police report says only that the pop superstar "was a victim of a fall from a horse" Saturday and was taken to Southampton Hospital with "unknown injuries." It's unclear whether she told police anything about the circumstances surrounding the accident.The 50-year-old singer was treated for minor injuries and bruises, according to her spokeswoman, Liz Rosenberg.Rosenberg has said paparazzi leaped out of some bushes and startled the horse Madonna was riding in Bridgehampton, a haven for celebrities and the wealthy on Long Island's eastern end.

Photographer Thomas Hinton has said Madonna's host, Steven Klein, was the only photographer around when the singer fell. Hinton said he made pictures of Madonna from a public road before and after the accident but wasn't there when she fell.Rosenberg said Monday she was unsure whether Madonna spoke to police about the incident but the singer stands by her statement.

"Isn't it kind of ridiculous that (photographers are) saying that they're not there when there are all of these pictures?" Rosenberg asked.

The "Material Girl" and "Like a Virgin" singer also was thrown from a horse in England in the summer of 2005, cracking three ribs and breaking her collarbone and a hand.A couple of months later, she and talk show host David Letterman rode horses outside his studio as part of her appearance on CBS' the "Late Show with David Letterman" on CBS.

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