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WATCH: Emraan in Shanghai's new song

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:37:07 GMT

Dibakar Banerjee is out with a romantic song from Shanghai featuring Emraan Hashmi. The heart touching track Khudayaa shows Hashmi missing Kalki Koechlin, his love interest in the political-thriller.

Poonam Pandey's B-Town debut confirmed

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:08:25 GMT

After denying Poonam Pandey's claim about making Bollywood debut in his film, now Amit Saxena has taken a U-turn. The Jism director has confirmed signing the strip queen: "Given her sexy image, no doubt Poonam will add value to the film..."

Facebook to screen classic film Casablanca

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:28:04 GMT

The legendary black-and-white film Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Berman will be streamed free on Facebook in the US to celebrate the release of a 70th anniversary edition by Warner Home Video.

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.

Tusshar does a John, slammed on Twitter

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:39:52 GMT

Tusshar Kapoor becomes a 'butt' of several jokes as he dares to ape John Abraham's butt act from Dostana. In the picture, he pulls down his trunks exposing his derriere but what screams for attention is his man boobs. Seriously, what was he thinking! PIC INSIDE

Shahid’s first Muslim role impresses mom Neelima

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:50:35 GMT

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra will be romancing each other once again in Kunal Kohli’s forthcoming Teri Meri Kahaani.

Kai Po Che! gets what Bond couldn’t

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:22:34 GMT

Abhishek Kapoor’s film gets permissions to shoot at Sabarmati. A few months ago, rumours were rife about Hollywood superstar Daniel Craig shooting part of his new Bond film, Skyfall, at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad. Apparently, the film’s production team visited the place for a recce.

Permit denied for Lady Gaga's show in Indonesia

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:54:33 GMT

Indonesian police said they would not issue a permit for Lady Gaga's June 3 concert in the capital, after Islamic hardliners vowed not to let the provocative performer set foot in the country.

Lady Gaga returns with another meat dress

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:01:37 GMT

After wearing controversial meat dress during 2010 MTV awards, Lady Gaga has donned another one, though this time she has opted for an animal-friendly option. Gaga can be seen hanging from a hook with chunks of meat on either side. PIC INSIDE

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.

Sanjay Dutt’s Saamy remake is finally confirmed!

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:47:15 GMT

After several conflicting reports, film’s director clarifies that untitled project will start in June.

James Bond movies to screen at Cannes Film Festival

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:35:40 GMT

Cannes Film Festival bosses will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise by screening five classic 007 movies at the event.

Javed Akhtar keen on watching Vicky Donor

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:16:23 GMT

The young filmmakers are doing an excellent job, says writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has been associated with the industry for more than 40 years. However, he does not approve their idea of having songless movies.

Ishaqzaade going strong at the box office

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:51:39 GMT

Stars no longer rule Bollywood, scripts do. The Arjun-Parineeti starrer has proved it yet again as the movie collected over Rs 16 crore in its first weekend. Ishaqzaade is also said to be one of the biggest box office start for a newcomer film.

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.

Katrina Kaif extremely possessive about Khans

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:02:45 GMT

Katrina Kaif is currently working with Bollywood's three leading Khans - Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman - in three different projects. So posessive is the actress about them that given the chance, she won't let anyone else work with them.

Shahid excited about hosting IIFA

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:56:53 GMT

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor says that he agreed to host the 13th edition of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Singapore June 7-9 after a lot of people persuaded him.

Emraan wanted to look ugly: Dibakar Banerjee

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:33:57 GMT

Tired of his kissing boy image, Emraan Hashmi hurled himself wholeheartedly into offbeat director Dibakar Banerjee’s school of filmmaking. The duo talk about how they made this oddball combination work in Shanghai, which will premiere at IIFA 2012.

Chakravyuh is also a story of two friends: Arjun Rampal

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:53:41 GMT

Arjun Rampal, who is playing a cop in filmmaker Prakash Jha’s Chakravyuh, reveals that the film, which is based on the Naxal movement across eastern and central India, is also about the bond of friendship.

Ishaqzaade newcomers beat Karisma

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:27:28 GMT

Ishaqzaade, starring newcomers Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor, fares better than Dangerous Ishhq at the box office.

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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Will Madhuri Dixit be second time lucky?

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:13:33 GMT

Madhuri Dixit, the dhak dhak girl of Bollywood, has changed her strategy after the debacle of Aaja Nachle in 1997. With two strong roles in her kitty - Dedh Ishqiya and Gulab Gang and a dance show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, Madhuri is making all the right moves.

No TV, Akshay Kumar to focus on action!

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:11:54 GMT

He’s called Khiladi Kumar for a reason. Maybe that’s why when Akshay Kumar hit the small screen with the action-based reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2008, audiences lapped up the concept.

John, Kangana shoot steamy love sequences

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:08:14 GMT

John Abraham and Kangana Ranaut have a couple of intense lovemaking sequences in the gangster saga in Shootout At Wadala. While the first is described as a “beautiful and sensual” one, there is another sizzling scene that has been described as “wild and violent.”

Final nominations at Cannes 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:05:05 GMT

The complete list of final nominations at the Cannes film festival, 2012.