Thursday, March 15, 2012

George Clooney Trades Stacy Keibler For 1st Lady ... For a Night

George Clooney's girlfriend definitely has her priorities -- she missed a night at the White House for a modeling shoot, but George found a suitable sub -- Michelle Obama.

George was at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for a White House State Dinner, honoring British Prime Minister David Cameron. Other famous attendees included Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, producer Harvey Weinstein, and actor Idris Elba.

As for Stacy ... we're told she left last night for Barcelona for a modeling shoot.

Jennifer Lopez Covers Vogue's April 2012 'Shape'

Nabbing her first front page for the publication since 2005, Jennifer Lopez took over the cover of the April 2012 "Shape" issue of Vogue.

The 42-year-old "American Idol" judge donned fabulous outfits including a Valentino strapless jumpsuit with rose detail and a Michael Kors cashmere tank top with cotton-and-silk skirt for the Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott shoot while talking about growing to believe in herself and the men in her life - both past and present.

Highlights from Miss Lopez's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to Vogue!

On Benny Medina:
“I just think of him as a real, creative soul mate. He’s been the most consistent man in my life besides my dad. We love each other. People always ask about all the men I dated, and I am like, ‘You know the Benny and Jennifer story? That’s the real story here.’ ”

On Marc Anthony helping her believe in herself:
“He always told me what a beautiful voice I have. He was like, ‘It’s in there; you just gotta let it out. It’s a confidence thing with you.’ Then all of a sudden one day I was like, I’m good at this! Oh, man! People are not giving me jobs because they feel sorry for me! I am an actress. I am a singer. I am a performer. That’s what I do! Once I started giving myself a little credit, the whole world opened up.”

On being a lover by nature:
“By nature I am not tough, believe it or not... I am a lover. And with my kids I am even softer. I realize with my son, I have to sometimes be tough, especially now when he’s pushing boundaries. With my daughter, I can get a little stern with her and she pretty much will listen. But my son will just scream and yell and run. I’m like, Aaaaah, what do I do with this?!”

On current beau, Casper Smart:
“He’s adorable. But you already see that... He really is. He’s a good egg. I don’t want to talk about it too much. It’s my private thing.”

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Salman Khan bags Rs 7 crore endorsement deal

Rather than just earning moolahs in Bollywood Movies, Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan seems to have leapfrogged to becoming one of the highest paid stars in the endorsement space as well. The Dabangg Khan who otherwise is known to do very few endorsements has now apparently bagged a 7-crore deal to become the face of a food supplement.

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh initially endorsed the brand and clearly Salman is being paid more than double of what Yuvi was. Says a source, “There is no doubt that Salman has charged a bomb for this brand. They were very keen on bringing him on board. It was a lucrative deal.”

Salman Khan who otherwise charges between Rs 3-4 crore per endorsement deal (for a year) suddenly upped his rates for this one. Adds the source, “His market value is bigger than any other star at this point. However a lot of family brands do not prefer Salman Khan because of his past reputation. Salman Khan too does not really invest too much time and energy into endorsements.

However, a food supplement goes perfectly with his image and personality. Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan however still remains the highest paid star as far as endorsements deals go.

Mallika goes topless for FHM cover

Mallika Sherawat is said to be the first Indian woman to get an offer to pose nude for Playboy magazine and appear on the cover. Mallika turned down the offer in an attempt to avoid the risk of being blacklisted in the Indian film industry.

While talking to reporters, the actress was heard to be saying “I’ve slogged like crazy to get where I am. And those who think it’s just my body that got me where I am, they should take a look at the others who have rushed in after me. They haven’t gone beyond their first feverish film”.

Nude FHM scandal model Veena Malik announces Bollywood debut

Bollywood Gossip: Pakistani star Veena Malik has announced that she will be making her Bollywood debut next year. The model and television anchor has signed up with UK-based creative media agency Sahdev Media in preparation for the launch of her film career.

“We are absolutely delighted to be working with Veena Malik who is currently working on some very exciting projects,” said company CEO Nisha Sahdev. Veena Malik is currently embroiled in a legal wrangle with FHM over the publication of nude images which she claims have been doctored.

She has alleged that the men’s magazine photoshopped the original images to give the impression that she posed nude for the Indian edition’s current cover. Malik rose to fame in India following her appearance on the fourth season of Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother. Pamela Anderson also featured in the same season despite leaving the compound to stay in a 5 star hotel every evening.

Prior to beginning work on her first film project, Malik will be appearing on NDTV’s reality show Veena ka Swayamvar.

How model Poonam Pandey got robbed??

Bollywood Gossip: Bike-borne robbers accost people sitting in cars to alert them about angry motorist, grab iPhone from model Poonam Pandey their latest victim. A motorcycle gang that has successfully robbed expensive mobile phones from cars on the move, made model and reality TV starlet Poonam Pandey its latest victim on Friday night.

According to the latest updates, members of the gang accost motorists stuck at the busy Adarsh Nagar signal in Andheri (West), and enact a charade to distract them, before grabbing their phones and fleeing. The gang became a palpable presence on the police’s radar when they began receiving complaints of mobile phone robberies, all using the same modus operandi.

A recent strike by the gang, which took place on Friday at around 10.30 pm, left Poonam Pandey bereft of her expensive iPhone 4, which costs about Rs 45,000. In her complaint lodged at the Oshiwara police station, Pandey said that she was hitching a ride in her friend’s Wagon R, from Goregaon to Kokilaben Hospital in Four Bungalows, when the incident took place. Her friend was driving the car. When they reached the Adarsh Nagar signal, two men on a motorcycle approached her, and knocked on the window. When she rolled down the window, one of the bikers warned her that another motorist was hurling abuses at her. Assuming that the car has hit the irked motorist, she turned around to resolve the situation.



Taking advantage of her distraction, the motorist snatched the iPhone from her dashboard and sped away. It took Poonam Pandey a few moments to realise that her phone had been picked up. The man in the other car who had kicked up a fuss had also fled.

When Poonam Pandey approached the Oshiwara police station to file her complaint, she was informed that several other robberies had taken place in the area recently, using the same modus operandi. “I had no idea that the robbers would distract me and flee with my expensive phone the minute I looked away from it. There were several personal photos and private videos stored in the phone, and I’m afraid that it might create a sensation if it landed in the wrong hands,” Poonam Pandey commented while talking to reporters.

The police officers investigating the case confirmed that several cases of mobile phone robbery had been reported at the same signal in the recent past.

“We are now on the look out for the gang. We believe that its members have committed several mobile thefts in south Mumbai. We’re tracing the gang members and have also increased vigilance at the Adarsh Nagar signal,” said an officer from the Oshiwara police station.

Olivier Martinez Confirms Engagement to Halle Berry!

They were first reported to be on their way to wedlock back in mid-January, but days later it became unclear as to whether or not Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez were actually engaged due to uncertainty surrounding the jeweler who leaked the news' story.

Fast forward two months and now we have an official answer, as Martinez confirmed on Saturday (March 10) that he and the Oscar-winning actress are, indeed, engaged to be married!

Kris Humphries Demands $7 Million From Kim Kardashian

Kris Humphries is secretly demanding $7 MILLION from Kim Kardashian to walk away from their marriage ... TMZ has learned.

Sources directly connected to Kris tell TMZ ... the bballer -- through his Minnesota lawyer -- has given Kim an ultimatum ... either pay up, or endure an ugly, public trial.

Our sources say Kris and his lawyer have been told to pound sand, and with good reason.

For starters, even if there wasn't a prenup, the marriage lasted a grand total of 72 days, so the community property wouldn't be in the universe of $7 mil.

Second, there was an iron-clad prenup, which provided that Kim owes Kris zilch.

Third, Kris actually MADE MONEY from the marriage. Sources tell us ... Kris raked in around $1 mil from the wedding and the TV special that showcased the nuptials. And Kris made off like a bandit because Kim ended up using a portion of what she got to pay for the ring.

In addition, we're told Kris made somewhere between $250,000 and $300,000 from the Kardashian reality show.

Looks like the Bank of Kardashian is officially closed.

Whitney Houston's Daughter I Don't Want My Dad's Name

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown can't stand her name ... because of its association with her father Bobby Brown -- and now, TMZ has learned, she wants to change it all together.

Bobbi Kristina is telling friends ... she's wanted to change her name for years -- ever since her parents split -- but Whitney wouldn't let her.

Now that Whitney's gone, we're told the 19-year-old feels untethered -- and wants to finally change her name completely ... making it simply "Kristina Houston."

We're told Bobbi has made the decision with a sober mind and is in a "better place" than she's been in a while.

It's unclear when she plans to make the change official.

Kris Humphries Kim Kept All My $$$

Sources close to Kris Humphries say he has no beef with the story we posted yesterday -- that he made a bundle off of his wedding to Kim Kardashian -- but according to Kris' camp ... the bballer hasn't seen a penny and Kim has it all.

We're told before they were hitched ... Kim and Kris opened a joint account in which they deposited all the money they made from the wedding and other ventures. Our sources say Kris did indeed get money for selling wedding photos and appearing on the Kardashian reality show ... but they say all that money went into the joint account and Kris never got any of it.

Here's what's perplexing. Since it was a joint account, Kris would have as much access to the money as Kim, but sources connected to Kris say he's never attempt to withdraw any of it.

As we reported yesterday ... Kris wants millions from Kim as part of the divorce settlement, even though they were together in marriage for only 72 days.

Sources close to Kris tell us ... he doesn't even care about the money -- all he wants is an annulment.

Problem for Kris is .... in order to get an annulment, he has to prove the marriage was fraudulent, and that's going to be tough.

Kris' lawyer had no comment.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Salman Khan to show off fab body in Dabangg 2

Actor Salman Khan begins to workout hard for his Dabangg 2 look...

Salman Khan, who has his plate full with some interesting movies, has opted out of hosting Bigg Boss 6, and has already hit the gym to get a never-like-before body for Dabangg 2. Dabangg 2 is extremely close to his heart, especially after the success of Part I. Also, the sequel marks the directorial debut of Salman's brother Arbaaz Khan.

Salman Khan, it is heard, is ready to put in four times the effort to get a perfect physique for his look in this masala entertainer. So we can expect more shirts tearing, more bare bodied shots, and what not!

When we got in touch with Sallu, he was quick to say that staying fit is a tedious bet with actors such as himself not getting any younger. And with the current young brigade getting all fitness conscious, and flexing their muscles and six-pack abs, getting to the finish line had never seemed harder.

However, knowing Salman Khan and his fetish for health and fitness, this Dabangg character may shine once again at the box office.

Is Mallika Sherawat insecure?

Actress Mallika Sherawat has come a long way since her 'Murder' days, but the girl and Mahesh Bhatt are known to be 'frenemies'...

The two share a love-hate relationship, and are friends sometimes, and sometimes enemies. Anyway, talking about Mallika, Mahesh Bhatt narrated an anecdote that took place during the shooting of 'Murder'. Apparently, Mallika didn't want to expose for the film, and the Bhatts managed to find a body double for the actress.

It so happened that the body double was far more oomphy and beautiful than Mallika, and the actress who had inhibitions initially was all ready to do the bold scenes herself! However, Bhatt also made it a point to add that he has great regard for the actress who has been successful in reaching the heights she has achieved all on her own.

It's no wonder then that Mallika was more than keen to do those sexy and bold scenes in Hisss... This girl doesn't want any double trouble anymore.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi: Betrothed and Expecting?

It’s an exciting time in Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi's life, as she’s reportedly engaged to Jionni LaValle and they’re expecting their first child.

According to an insider, the pregnancy rumors are indeed true, and Snooki accepted a marriage proposal from her handsome boyfriend recently.

Demi Moore Returns to L.A. after Treatment


A healthy-lookin' Demi Moore touched down in L.A. on a private jet last night ... the first time she's been seen in public since her whip-it induced medical emergency back in January ... and TMZ has the pics.

Moore -- who was reportedly vacationing in Turks and Caicos following a stint in treatment -- was greeted with a big 'ol bear hug by a mystery woman who was waiting on the tarmac.

Moore had been off the radar ever since the January 23 incident ... when she was hospitalized for seizure-like symptoms after inhaling nitrous oxide at her L.A. home.

Demi's rep said the actress was seeking "professional assistance" to treat exhaustion and improve her overall health ... but wouldn't reveal where she got treatment.

Nick & Vanessa Lachey: Baby On The Way!

Adding another celebrity baby to the mix, Nick and Vanessa Lachey have shared that they’ll be welcoming their first child later this year.

The “What’s Left of Me” singer stud shared the news on “Live! With Kelly” today, explaining, “She (Vanessa) started to feel a little different, not herself. So she went to the store, got a pregnancy test, and it came back positive. So we are having a baby!”

Audrina Patridge: Back in La La Land

Making her return to SoCal, Audrina Patridge was spotted at LAX International Airport yesterday (March 4).

The former “Hills” hottie donned a tank top from the Coachella Music Festival and some slim-fitting trousers as she towed her Louis Vuitton luggage through the terminal.

'Growing Pains' Star Kirk Cameron is DEAD WRONG on Gay Rights







Tracey Gold is neither sharing the laughter nor the love with her former "Growing Pains" co-star Kirk Cameron after he blasted gay people on CNN.

Gold went to her Twitter page last night ... and posted, "I am a strong supporter of the #LGBT Community, and I believe in equal rights for all. #NOH8 #LOVE."

In fact, the image on Gold's Twitter page is a photo from the pro-gay rights NOH8 campaign.

As we previously reported, Kirk ignited a firestorm Friday night when he appeared on "Piers Morgan" and said, "I think [homosexuality is] ... unnatural. I think that it's detrimental, and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization."

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Katrina enjoys Shahrukh’s wit, every bit.






Looks like Katrina Kaif and Shahrukh Khan are having a ball on the sets of Yash Chopra’s film, in London. It is heard that the two are bonding big time.

Shahrukh Khan is aware of his awesome sense of humor and so the actor never leaves a chance to floor his co-stars with his strength, ‘sense of humor’. He has been doing the same with his co star Katrina kaif and it is heard that the actress is enjoying her life, shooting with the Khan.

Kats also seems to be pretty impressed with SRK’s chivalry and decorum, while shooting with her. Though the duo are very casual with each other, Kats is being treated with great respect.

Shahrukh-Katrina’s chemistry is very evident, especially after SRK planted a peck on her cheek during an award function. Talking about their chemistry and comfortable level, SRK recently spoke about a romantic scene with Kats.

“On a lighter note realized u can’t wear warmers if u want to do romantic scenes…they come in the way of ur coolness…or is it just me???” Shahrukh Khan tweeted a few days back.

Sneha Ullal sheds her squeaky clean image!!





We wonder what’s gone in Sneha Ullal’s head. The girl with a girl-next-door image, has suddenly turned into a bombshell, overnight. The actress has posted her image change sexy video titles ‘LICK’, on the web.

The Aishwarya Rai lookalike actress failed to impress the Bollywood audience and so she went down south, where she did manage to get a bit of fame and make a name for herself

We guess, the actress now wanted to publicize herself and so she went on to get herself clicked in her latest video ‘LICK’. in the images, we see that the actress is donned in a loose white, transparent top, enough to see her curvy bod. She is seen subtly enticing her prey.

While talking to a daily, she says, “Only those who are not familiar with Hollywood films will call this video sleazy…Also, there is no skin show in the footage at all, not even cleavage. These are just some seductive expressions, done without stripping…”

If this wasn’t enough, the actress confirms that there are more videos coming up.

Do you think an actress needs to do this to make a name in the film world?

Emraan Hashmi's Blood Money connection





When it comes to the Bhatts' Vishesh films, there is no getting away from Emraan Hashmi. Even when a rare Vishesh film comes along that doesn't star Hashmi, he makes his omnipresence felt.

Though the new Vishesh Film Blood Money stars Khemu, Emraan Hashmi is also a part of the film, albeit by proxy.

Apparently, the film's leading lady Amrita Puri has based her role of a school teacher on Emraan Hashmi's wife Parveen who is a school teacher. Amrita's character and that includes her clothes, language and conduct in the classroom were all imbibed by Amrita while closely observing Emraan's gentle wife.

Apparently, Amrita spent a great deal of time observing Parveen.

Says the actress, "Yes, my character in Blood Money is modelled on Parveen. I got a chance to meet her. She is a very sweet girl and we had great time."

Interestingly, Emraan's wife recommended Amrita Puri for the role in Blood Money.