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Kanye West to appear in Keeping Up With the Kardashians

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:47:35 GMT

Socialite Kim Kardashian and her new boyfriend Kanye West will likely be seen together on reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians. West, 34, made headlines back in April when he publicly proclaimed his love for Kardashian on the controversial single Way Too Cold.

Shake-a-leg!

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:41:45 GMT

The coy bahu Sandhya aka Deepika Singh from Diya Aur Baati Hum will give a special duet performance with Meena aka Kanica Maheshwari during Chhavi’s engagement ceremony in the show.

AR Rahman to judge Indian Idol 6?

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:49:46 GMT

Sony’s Indian Idol returns on the tube with Season 6 from June 1, but this season the channel has a surprise in store for the audiences. In addition to the three existing judges, the show may see AR Rahman, too, as a judge.

I am not quitting television: Barun Sobti

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:06:09 GMT

Actor Barun Sobti clears the air about taking a break from his TV show

Aamir has lived up to expectations: Katrina

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:33:47 GMT

Actress Katrina Kaif is all praise for her Dhoom 3 co-actor Aamir Khan's TV show Satyamev Jayate and says that given a chance she too will attempt a show on small screen provided she can add value to it.

Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate high on TRP

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:24:55 GMT

Aamir Khan's debut TV show is making waves across the nation. So it came as no surprise when the show garnered overall rating of 4.27 TVR (including terrestrial of DD) in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. FULL COVERAGE

Balika Vadhu celebrates its 1,000th episode

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:08:41 GMT

Anjum Farooqi, who plays the role of Gehna on Colors' Balika Vadhu, said she feels great to be associated with such a show, as it celebrated its 1,000th episode Monday.

Satyamev Jayate more popular than Aamir

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:04:09 GMT

Bollywood star Aamir Khan's teleshow Satyamev Jayate, where he deals with sensitive social issues backed by statistics, has surpassed his own popularity, indicates a survey on online Google searches.
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Rajeshwari understands my profession: Varun Badola

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:59:33 GMT

Actor Varun Badola praises his wife, actress Rajeshwari Sachdev, and says she doesn't fight over his erratic working hours as she understands the demands of the profession.

Very few shows complete 1,000 episodes: Smita on Balika Vadhu

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:53:25 GMT

The popular television show "Balika Vadhu" completes 1,000 episodes Monday and Smita Bansal, who plays protagonist Anandi's mother-in-law, says it's a rare feat and that she enjoyed every minute of the long-running soap.

Ghazal singer Talat Aziz swaps mic for dancing shoes

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:31:20 GMT

After filmmaker Karan Johar joined the judges panel with actor Madhuri Dixit and choreographer- director Remo D’Souza, the new season of Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 5 (JDJ) on Colors is all set to attract big names from the celeb world.

TV Mahabharata looks dated today

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:18:28 GMT

Way back in the ’80s, Mahabharata hit the Indian psyche in a big way. And two decades later, one of the most popular characters from the mythological work, Arjun, will see himself in a completely new avatar — animated.

Sridevi makes special appearance on Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:03:54 GMT

Aamir Khan brought up the issue of child sex abuse in the second episode of Satyamev Jayate on Sunday. Yesteryears screen diva Sridevi made a special appearance on the show to meet one of the victims.

Whitney Houston’s family to feature in reality TV series

Sat, 12 May 2012 07:49:51 GMT

Whitney Houston’s family is all set to make their reality TV debut. Lifetime has ordered 10 episodes of the TV series that would be chronicling the lives of the late singer’s family members.

No feud with Desperate Housewives co-stars: Eva

Sat, 12 May 2012 07:47:18 GMT

Actress Eva Longoria has rubbished reports of any feud between Desperate Housewives co-stars, including Teri Hatcher.

Star power put to use. A commendable effort

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:43:50 GMT

Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate finally hit our TV screens on Sunday, at 11 am — a time of the week usually synonymous with "slow and lazy." Poonam Saxena writes.

Now, Maharashtra seeks Aamir's support for girl child

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:58:04 GMT

After well-known actress Madhuri Dixit reportedly turned down Maharashtra's offer as brand ambassador for tourism, the state has sought megastar Aamir Khan's support for its various public welfare schemes that aim to protect girl child, a top official said.

Karanvir-Shweta share a cool bond

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:56:05 GMT

Actor Karanvir Bohra, who has received accolades for his performance as the negative character, Viraj, in Life OK’s Saubhagyavati Bhav, is also known for playing the role of the spoilt brat Prem in Kasauti Zindagi Kay. In the same show, actor Shweta Tiwari played the role of Prem’s mother Prerna.

Now, Aamir Khan to connect through radio

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:40:21 GMT

After being widely appreciated for his TV show Satyamev Jayate, Aamir Khan will now connect with millions of radio listeners in a programme called Dil Pe Lagi Aur Baat Bani.

Lady Gaga plays ‘a bit of a slut’ in The Simpsons

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:10:22 GMT

Lady Gaga has revealed that she plays “a bit of a slut” while voicing an animated version of herself in a forthcoming episode of cartoon comedy The Simpsons. The Marry The Night hitmaker is due to star in forthcoming episode Lisa Goes Gaga - which will be aired on May 20 on Fox in the US.

Britney Spears seals $15 m deal to judge X Factor

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:07:19 GMT

Britney Spears has finally ended months of speculation surrounding her possibility to appear on The X Factor by signing a deal for a judging role on the reality show. The 30-year-old singer has reportedly penned a 15 million-dollar deal to be a judge on the talent show alongside Simon Cowell and LA Reid.

Genelia plays mentor on TV

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:12:30 GMT

Genelia D’Souza who seems to have disappeared since her wedding to Riteish Deshmukh, will be back in action sooner than expected. But it’s not a film that she has signed; instead it is the idiot box that has caught her fancy! The newly married actress will be seen on TV on UTV Stars’ soon to be launched show The Chosen One!

Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate is a copy of my show: Rakhi Sawant

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:30:44 GMT

Amidst praises for Aamir Khan's debut TV show Satyamev Jayate, item girl Rakhi Sawant has accused the actor of stealing the concept from her show. She says: "The show is a complete copy of Rakhi ka Insaaf..."

About 100,000 people dialled in to speak to Aamir Khan

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:47:18 GMT

Aamir Khan is a man with the Midas touch. As the first episode of his debut TV show Satyamev Jayate was aired, about 100,000 people dialled in to speak to the superstar to initiate a serious discussion on social issues facing the nation.

Karan Johar turns TV judge with Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:34:12 GMT

Filmmaker Karan Johar will don the judge’s hat along with actor Madhuri Dixit for the upcoming season of dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. KJo recently completed the Bangkok schedule of his film, Student of The Year.