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William-Kate gnome statues to raise money for kids
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London, May 19: Tiny gnome statues of Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate, the duchess of Cambridge, will be auctioned online to raise money for children to learn about gardening in schools.
The gnome statues were displayed at the Chelsea Flower Show, the Daily Mirror reported.
"Gnomes are often associated with good luck, I could not think of a more popular couple that the nation is wishing good luck to," gardening guru David Domoney, who commissioned the statues, was quoted as saying.
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- Leon David
What next, asks Preet Mullani
1 hour ago
Mumbai, May 19: After playing all kind of roles in TV shows, actress Preet Mullani doesn't know what to take up next.
"So far I have played different shades... so I want to do something different than what I have been doing for the last one year. I have played all sorts of shades be it positive or negative on TV," she told Ians.
Seen in shows like "Bidaai", "Kismat" and "Jiya Jale", the actress says in daily soaps, characters' traits constantly change.
"In a daily soap, the characters change according to the scripts. So I cannot say that I want to do a different kind of a character. I would rather do a different shade, where I can experiment as an actor," she said.
Currently seen in TV show "Sapne Suhane. »
- Arun Pandit
Thought of dancing in front of Madhuri makes Lauren nervous
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Mumbai, May 19: Ace dancer and actress Lauren Gottlieb, winner of third season of "So You Can Think You Can Dance", is jittery about performing in front of Bollywood dancing diva Madhuri Dixit on "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6".
Madhuri is co-judging the show with filmmaker Karan Johar and choreographer-director Remo Fernandes.
"I think it is good to be nervous. I am always nervous when I perform. It gives me that adrenaline rush. I think it will be extra nerve-wracking to perform in front of Madhuri. She had been brought to my eyes last year. No one can compare to her," Lauren told Ians.
But at the same time, she feels. »
- Arun Pandit
Want to try Anglo-Indian food, Thirty Nine in Hauz Khas ideal place (Food Review)
1 hour ago
New Delhi, May 19: Indian chefs often experiment with the recipes and ingredients, true! But a spicy and crispy 'Crab Samosa' served with mango chutney is something that would surely make you think about the level of creativity and imagination of the chefs.
Also Butter Chicken tandoori Pizza is another example of perfect fusion of Indian and Italian recipes and ingredients.
Executive chef Amit Kundal at Thirty Nine Restaurant and Bar in Hauz Khas Village, said: "We serve Anglo-Indian food here. We do experiment with the ingredients because we want to serve the best to our visitors. We don't want to bore them with ordinary dishes, which is being served at every other food joint."
Just months old, Thirty Nine. »
- Machan Kumar
Did 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' make O.J. Simpson snap?
2 hours ago
New York, May 17: O.J. Simpson has recently revealed that he had been drinking for the whole day on Sept. 13, 2007, before he robbed two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel.
But sources close to the case think that it might be that watching "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that afternoon made Simpson impulsive, the New York Post reported.
The family of Ronald Goldman, who was murdered along with Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, were on "Oprah" to discuss the controversial book "If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer," just before Simpson entered the Palace Station Hotel to rob the dealers.
The book is a repackaged version of a 'fictitious' book Simpson had written titled simply, "If I Did It," based on. »
- Smith Cox
Kavita Srinivasan: No fixed rule for success in showbiz (With Image)
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Chennai, May 19: Southern actress Kavita Srinivasan, who is making her Telugu debut with a negative role in revenge-drama "Kalicharan", feels there is no foolproof plan to be successful in showbiz.
"It's hard to say what to follow and what not to in cinema because there is no conventional path to stardom. It's important to be very open as an actor and do what your heart says, and that's precisely why I chose to be part of the film," Kavita told Ians.
"To attract eyeballs, it's essential to do different kind of roles. I don't know the dos and don'ts of acting, but I believed in the conviction and vision of my director," she added.
Kavita plays the villain's lover in "Kalicharan", which is directed by Sri Praveen.. »
- Leon David
Playing Bond villain 'Jaws' changed Richard Kiel's life
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London, May 19: Richard Kiel found popularity when he played one of the most memorable Bond villain 'Jaws' in the 1977 movie 'The Spy Who Loved Me' and 'Moonraker' in 1979.
The 7f 2in actor, who continues making TV shows and films to this day, said that initially he wanted to become a lawyer but his family could not afford the expenses due to the big recession in 1958, Daily Express reported.
The international star, who has acted in many movies including 'The Mean Machine', said that his appearance in 'Barbary Coast' got him noticed by the Bond people.
Michigan-born Kiel said that even though he considered Jaws to. »
- Lohit Reddy
'Baazigar' sequel not without Srk: Ratan Jain
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Mumbai, May 19: Producer Ratan Jain currently has no plans for "Baazigar" sequel, but says he may do it after couple of years, but not without Shah Rukh Khan.
"Yes, I am contemplating with the idea of the sequel to 'Baazigar', but not right now. I am busy with my other projects. May be three to four years down the line, I will make a sequel to 'Baazigar'," Jain, whose brother Ganesh Jain had produced the crime thriller, told Ians.
"However, I will not make the sequel without Shah Rulh. So let's see how things fall in place. It's too early to comment on anything at this point of time," he added.
"Baazigar", the 1993 blockbuster,. »
- Smith Cox
Compliments embarrass Deepika
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Mumbai, May 19: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who topped the list of Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2012, says she is not good at fielding compliments and adds that beauty and physical attributes are "artificial".
"It is a bit embarrassing. I mean, I don't know how to take compliments! I don't know how to react! It must be a good thing only," said the 27-year-old in an interview.
Part of hit films like "Om Shanti Om", "Cocktail", "Love Aaj Kal" and "Housefull", she wants people to appreciate her personality traits and not just her looks.
"I have always said that people should find me desirable for the person. »
- Diksha Singh
Have no limitations as an actor: Pooja Gupta
3 hours ago
Mumbai, May 19: Actress Pooja Gupta, who is gearing up for her next film "Shortcut Romeo", says as an actress she doesn't have any limitations.
Pooja Gupta told Ians: "I don't have any limitations as an actor. As an actor you shouldn't limit yourself. An actor should have the liberty to do whatever they want to and the director is the one who will decide."
The model-turned-actress has featured in two films "F.A.L.T.U." nad "Go Goa Gone" so far and said: "I am loving that I have become an actress. I never thought I will be an actress. I will try to do the best with the roles given to me...I will do bold roles if I am comfortable. »
- Ketali Mehta
Men still won't sacrifice their careers for fatherhood, claims new book
3 hours ago
London, May 19: According to a new book, the idea that men are cutting back on work to help their partners with childcare is just a myth.
Gideon Burrows, author of Men Can Do It! The Real Reason Dads Don't Do Childcare and What Men and Women Should Do About It, to be published next week, said that the notion that dads are opting to replace mothers in huge numbers is "a fallacy."
The book, which has been described as a "wake-up call for all new parents", also examines the barriers to equal parenting, including poor paternity pay, non-flexible jobs, public services geared towards mothers, workplace prejudice and social conventions, the Independent reported.
But Burrows concludes that the biggest obstacle is men themselves,. »
- Lohit Reddy
John Lennon's guitar sells for $408,000
3 hours ago
London, May 19: A custom-made guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison has sold for $408,000 at an auction.
The guitar, built in 1966 by the Vox company, was bought by an unidentified American buyer in New York, BBC reported.
Harrison played "I Am The Walrus" on the guitar in a scene from "Magical Mystery Tour" in 1967. Lennon used it in a video for "Hello, Goodbye" later that year.
The Julien's Auctions company said the guitar exceeded its estimated value of $200,000-$300,000.
Lennon later gave the guitar as a 25th birthday present to Alexis Mardas, a member of The Beatles' inner circle in the 1960s.
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- Arun Pandit
Why would I want to do my mother's film remake, asks Soha
3 hours ago
Mumbai, May 19: She isn't in filmdom for either fame or money, rather Soha Ali Khan wants to do good work and also clarifies that doing a remake of her mother's film is not on her wish-list.
Daughter of veteran actress Sharmila Tagore and late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Soha said: "Why would I want to be in my mother's remake film? That would be like suicide for me because I am inviting people to compare me to her. Rarely people will make favourable comment. The idea is to do something new and fresh. If it's a contemporary adaptation then it's okay."
Actress of films like "Rang De Basanti" and "Khoya Khoya Chand",. »
- Ketali Mehta
'Brooke Mueller furious Denise Richards may take her kids'
3 hours ago
Washington, May 19(Ani): Charlie Sheen's troubled ex-wife Brooke Mueller is apparently not happy with Denise Richards taking care of her children.
Richards who has two daughters, Lola and Sam, with Sheen, and adopted another daughter, Eloise, on her own has cared for Mueller's kids on several occasions when Mueller was undergoing her rehab, People magazine reported.
Sheen had also supported this arrangement and according to a friend of his, the actor had praised about Richards being "a stable, very maternal" influence on the twins.
Even Mueller, initially supported the decision, said a friend of her.
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- Meeta Kabra
Nicole Kidman to play 'Grace Kelly' in new biopic
3 hours ago
Washington, May 19(Ani): Nicole Kidman will star as Grace Kelly in a biopic that will be produced by Academy Award winner Harvey Weinstein and will be release the next Oscar season.
Kidman said that she has researched on Kelly and has come to know her very well, Fox News reported.
The 45-year-old actress added that she has fallen in love with her.
Other than the biopic, Weinstein is also planning to make 'August: Osage County', a movie about a dysfunctional family based on the book of the same name.
The movie will star Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.
He will be producing another movie 'The Butler,'. »
- Leon David
Shoplifting arrest was 'best thing,' says Winona Ryder
3 hours ago
Melbourne, May 19: Winona Ryder, who was arrested in December 2001 for shoplifting at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, has finally opened up about her brush with the law and how it forced her to take a much-needed break from acting.
The 41-year-old actress told Interview magazine that she was headed towards the wrong direction for a long time and was struggling with the people's opinion of her, the Herald Sun reported.
The 'Heathers' star admitted that a lot of people think that the episode pushed her off in another direction, but that she was actually having trouble a few years before the incident even happened.
Ryder,. »
- Leon David
I can tell my children they won't lose me to breast cancer, Angelina Jolie
3 hours ago
Washington, May 19(Ani): Angelina Jolie, who underwent a double mastectomy operation recently, has admitted that she is very happy with her decision as she can now tell her children that they don't need to fear about losing her mother because of breast cancer.
She said that the operation reduced her chances of developing breast cancer from 87 percent "to under 5 percent."
Brat Pitt, whom Jolie praised for being with her for every minute of the surgeries, said that her choice was 'absolutely heroic' and added that all he wants for her is a long and healthy life, with him and their children, People Magazine reported.
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- Machan Kumar
Denmark wins Eurovision song contest 2013
3 hours ago
London, May 19: Denmark has been crowned the winner of Eurovision song contest 2013 that were held in the Swedish city of Malmo.
Emmelie de Forest, 20, won the title with 281 points thanks to her splendid rendition of the song 'Only Teardrops', while Azerbaijan stood second 234 points, the BBC reported.
UK entrant Bonnie Tyler, 61, who is best known for her 1983 hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', had high hopes for her chances but came 19th which was an improvement on 2012's result, where Engelbert Humperdinck came second from last.
Ukraine followed in third and Norway in fourth.
De Forest, who sang her up-tempo tune. »
- Ketali Mehta
I don't have any limitations as an actor: Pooja Gupta
3 hours ago
Mumbai, May 19: Actress Pooja Gupta, who is gearing up for her next film "Shortcut Romeo", says as an actress she doesn't have any limitations.
Pooja Gupta told Ians, "I don't have any limitations as an actor. As an actor you shouldn't limit yourself. An actor should have the liberty to do whatever they want and the director is the one who will decide."
"I am loving that I have become an actress. I never thought I will be an actress. I will try to do the best with the role given to me. With the best of my courage and will, I will do bold roles if I am comfortable with it," she added.
The actress who is sharing the screen space. »
- Smith Cox
Deepika first actress to intimidate me: Ranbir Kapoor
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Mumbai, May 19: He vouches for friendly competition with his contemporaries, but Ranbir Kapoor confesses his "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" co-star Deepika Padukone is the only one in the industry who intimidates him.
Ayan Mukerji-directed "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" has brought the real life ex-couple together on the screen after five years - their first and the last film together was 2008 movie "Bachna Ae Haseeno".
"I always expected from Deepika to reach very high levels, but I had no idea that she will become such a fine actress so soon. She is the first actress in front of whom I am a bit intimidated," said Ranbir, who himself. »
- Shiva Prakash
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