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Lindsay Lohan’s ex-boyfriend Riley Giles, whom she met during her time at the Cirque Lodge rehab center in Utah, is now speaking out to a British tabloid about Lindsay’s personal life.

In a new interview with Britain’s News of the World, Giles says that Lohan is a sex addict and he goes into somewhat graphic description of what they did together and tells of what she looks like without clothes on.

Giles asserts to the tabloid that Lohan “quit coke & got hooked on sex with me.” He also describes a mountain cabin getaway where the two went to escape rehab together. He says they locked the door, tore off their clothes and went at it “like rabbits.”

“The first time we had sex I couldn’t believe I was looking down at Lindsay Lohan naked. We’d barely gotten through the door when we just ripped each other’s clothes off.

“Lindsay is so hot. She has a great body. Her backside is fantastic, perfect, all plump and round.

“She has great curves but her belly is nice and flat and toned. We couldn’t get enough of each other.

“Lindsay would tell me she loved me and I’d say that to her, too ... And I don’t say that to a lot of girls.

“She told me she’d only ever had three serious boyfriends — and I’m one of them. We even planned on getting a house and living together out here in Utah. We were together every day for a month and after that I could tell she really loved me a lot by the way she cried and cried when we had to say goodbye at the airport.

“I worry because it must be very difficult to keep up your recovery ... I couldn’t do it. Lindsay has a very addictive personality.”
Giles also claims to News of the World that Lohan had a horrifying near-death experience, which still haunts her to this day.
“She was in a London hotel and had been out partying all night and taking drugs. Back in her room she downed a load of Xanax anti-depressants and alcohol to mellow her out. She started running a bath, climbed in and before she knew it she’d passed out.
“As the bath overflowed she was totally unconscious and it was only because her assistant ran in and saved her that she didn’t drown. Lindsay said that was a terrifying wake-up call and showed her just how close she was to losing her life through drugs.”
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Mischa Barton arrested for DUI

Actress Mischa Barton was arrested overnight for driving under the influence, possession of illegal narcotics and driving without a valid license, celebrity Web site TMZ reported on Thursday.

Barton is a former star of the hit television drama “The O.C.”

The 21-year-old actress was “pulled over early this morning around 3 a.m. as she was driving in West Hollywood, Calif., and is still in custody, being held on $10,000 bail.” TMZ reported.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt has turned down an offer to pose nude for Playboy.

The I Know What You Did Last Summer star, who was branded fat after photographs of her in a bikini in Hawaii were published last month, was offered a substantial amount by Hugh Hefner to show off her curves by posing naked. Jennifer’s rep has revealed that the actress has refused, saying, “She was flattered but has turned down the offer.”

A source told yet another magazine, “She is pretty conservative, but is very proud of her body and did not deserve to be called fat.” The 28-year-old actress, when hit by the cruel comments made about her size 2 figure, fumed, “Size two is not fat! Nor will it ever be. And being a size zero doesn’t make you beautiful. I know what I look like and so do my friends and family. And like all women out there should, I love my body

Alba refuses to bare all

A source close to the actress said, “Jessica keeps getting phone calls from magazines who want her to pose naked when she is about seven months into her pregnancy. They know it will make their magazines sell.”

However, Jessica, 26, isn’t particularly keen on the idea. The source continued, “She had three offers on the first day, but she doesn’t intend to take any of them.”

Meanwhile, the Fantastic Four star has postponed her plans to marry because she doesn’t want to be a pregnant bride. The actress, who split from boyfriend Cash Warren in July only to reunite in August, has no plans to marry now, when she is expecting her first child. A source said, “She doesn’t want to be pregnant in a dress.”

The actress had been keen to tie the knot with the 28-year-old film producer, and his reluctance to commit was rumoured to be the reason for their brief split.

But Jessica is now planning to wait until after the baby is born before she starts organising her wedding ceremony with Cash.

Mallika's nakhras

Mallika Sherawat, at any given point of time, is quite a prima donna.

Once-upon-a-time motormouth is today’s very posh international star. What if only she says so?

Delhi, Jiah Khan and Sonali Kulkarni got a taste of Miss Sherawat’s nakhras on Friday. The bombshell was supposed to be in Delhi for a brand endorsement and played quite pricey with her words. In fact, the only thing she said all evening was, “Delhi rocks!”

When she was asked to come on stage, Mallika played reluctant. After many minutes were spent convincing Mallika to grace the stage with her presence, she made way there.

But once there, she decided to completely ignore Sonali and Jiah who were already present there. Jiah had to go out of her way to say hi to Mallika because Mallika pretended she hadn’t noticed her.

What she did next was even more bizarre. The three ladies were asked to light the lamp and Mallika decided that she needed no help in doing so simple a task. She lit the lamp herself and didn’t give the other two actresses even a chance to hold the candle!

But then, to Mallika, she is quite a star... and an international one at that!

No item numbers, please: Kareena

Actress Kareena Kapoor may have rocked the charts with her item number ‘It’s Rocking,’ but talks have it that the actor refused to do an item number for Krazzy 4.

Apparently, Bebo isn’t too keen on doing ‘item numbers’ or so we hear. At least not now. After all she is getting enough and more opportunities to play great characters in big films.

And with the success of Jab We Met, her life just got better. “I did ‘It’s Rocking’ for a friend,” she tells us. “It wasn’t a career decision or strategy or any such thing.” So, it’ll be a while before you see this sexy damsel give in to the ‘item number game.’

Eva and Parker deny his fling

There’s no doubt that this infidelity rumour regarding basketball player Tony Parker has taken its toll on the happy newlyweds. But Eva Longoria isn’t going to let some trash talking stop her from taking her man on a romantic weekend getaway.

“She left the house very happy — you wouldn’t know anything of the ordeal they have been through this week,” said an insider.
Both were dressed in casual clothes as they checked in at the airport.

Eva was wearing a white tracksuit and was carrying a pillow and her puppy in a white leather travel bag. Her basketball player husband wore a black tracksuit.

The actress and her husband of five months put a brave face amid allegations that the NBA star carried on an affair with French model Alexandra Paressant. Since the story broke, the pair have denied the reports while stepping out together.

The Desperate Housewives star admitted she and Parker live somewhat separate lives, but insisted their independence makes their relationship stronger.

Eva said, “Because Tony and I are both secure in our own lives, it makes us secure together. Both of us have these amazing lives separately but they are second to being us, second to the relationship. We’ll have our fights, our ups and downs, but no matter what, we want to be together always.”

The 32-year-old actress is close friends with Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, whose soccer star husband was accused of having an affair in 2004, and claims that she and Posh have bonded because they are the wives of successful sports stars.

Eva told a magazine, “I do have a lot in common with Victoria. Both our husbands are athletes and they travel a lot. We’re always calling each other because they are always gone. She’s lovely and I really admire the wife and mother that she is.”

Paressant, who apparently has a history of lobbing similar accusations against internationally famous athletes including French football ace Theiry Henry, said she first met Parker on July 7, his wedding day.

The 26-year-old alleged she became fast friends with the newlywed and continued phoning and texting Parker. She said they consummated their relationship in Paris in September when Parker was in town for the French Legion of Honour award.

Parker, 25, and Longoria, 32, have vehemently denied the accusations. “Tony has been nothing short of the perfect husband,” said Longoria.
Parker added: “I love my wife. She’s the best thing in my life, and I have never been happier.”

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Julia vows never to strip for films

Actress Julia Roberts has pledged never to strip for a film again.
The 40-year-old actress feels that those who shed their clothes for films are not staying true to their craft.
"I wouldn't do nudity in a film. To act with my clothes on is a performance. To act with my clothes off is a documentary," Contactmusic quoted, her as saying.
The ‘Pretty Woman’ star believes that nudity is not just her thing and even had to be persuaded to wear a bikini for new film ‘Charlie Wilson's War’.
She also admitted that she's not too confident about her sex appeal these days.
"I'm too tall to be a girl. I wouldn't call myself a woman. I'd say I'm somewhere between a chick and a broad," she added.

Actor George Clooney poses with actress Julia Roberts at the American Cinematheque's annual benefit gala in Beverly Hills, California

What’s strange to Keira?

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star Keira Knightley is grabbing the most sumptuous roles in Hollywood but still thinks that fame is strange.

“I think fame is a very strange thing. You learn to find ways around it, as in any job. You have to have a route to self-preservation,” a New York daily quoted Knightley, as saying.

The 22-year-old Knightley also revealed that she never liked being a teenager. “I never felt comfortable in a group of giggly girls... So I suppose I never really wanted to explore it, whereas I did want to be a woman,” she said.

Although young, Knightley’s right kind of maturity has only reaped her benefits. “I think I’m in an incredibly fortunate position, because I actually get offered amazing roles and the opportunity to work with extraordinary people.”

Knightley, named as the new Period Queen in Hollywood is taking the tag in her stride.

“I’m fascinated by tragedies or dramas. It’s the drama queen in me. I want to explore them, partly because I don’t want to explore them in my real life, I guess,” she said.

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Preity Zinta misses home and Bollywood

It isn’t easy playing one either. This, Preity Zinta discovered over the past month while shooting in Toronto for Deepa Mehta’s tale of domestic subjugation Heaven On Earth. The role got to Preity so badly, her mother had to fly down to cheer up the vivacious actress. Said Preity, "It was mom’s birthday on November 30, so she came over with my brother and niece for two days. That really helped me to re-connect with my real life, to appreciate how lucky I am to have a career without losing out on my family."

It’s been tough for her in Toronto. She misses home and Bollywood. "Especially Shah Rukh, Salman and Karan. The other night I was watching Veer-Zara and I fell completely homesick. Heaven On Earth is in Punjabi and English. That itself is a huge change from everything I’ve done so far. But the role is something else. I never knew a character would effect me so deeply. I’ve become completely withdrawn and introspective. Playing such a role just makes me think about the plight of a majority of women who don’t have access to the infrastructure that have helped women achieve a kind of liberation in our society."

The film is the real story of a battered NRI wife who bore years of domestic violence. After making a documentary on her harrowing tale, Deepa Mehta decided to turn the story into a film. Theatre actor Vrajendra plays Preity’s violent husband.
"I am in an alien environment, shooting a bleak life with a crew and way of working that’s totally new to me. Here I am no star, just a member of the cast. Saturdays and Sundays are off. But I can’t snap out of the character. I just sit in my hotel pouring over my lines," sighed Preity.

Sophie Monk fronts our Aussie Oscars, the AFI Awards

ACTRESS Sophie Monk is used to gracing the annual best and worst-dressed lists but she can't wait to turn the tables at tonight's Australian equivalent of the Oscars.

Fresh from LA, The blonde starlet will host Channel 9's VIP arrivals show for the AFI Awards alongside network regulars Richard Wilkins and Livinia Nixon.
Despite her screen siren status and jet-setting lifestyle, Monk said a touch of the star struck nerves were likely when meeting actress Cate Blanchett for the first time on the ruby rug.

"I really look up to Australians like Cate Blanchett and Eric Bana - they are so talented,'' Monk gushed.

"I bump into so many celebrities in Hollywood but those people are in a different league.''

Monk - herself clad in a 50s style Prada skirt and top - will take on the role of fashion spotter, interviewing guests about what they're wearing as they arrive for the film industry's night of nights.

While her Good Charlotte fiance Benji Madden is still in the US, he plans on joining Monk for their annual Aussie Christmas at her parent's home on the Gold Coast.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt: ‘A size 2 is not fat!’

An angry Jennifer Love Hewitt is defending her curves after photos of her in a bikini were ridiculed on the Internet.
“I’ve sat by in silence for a long time now about the way women’s bodies are constantly scrutinized,” the 28-year-old actress writes on her Web site. “To set the record straight, I’m not upset for me, but for all the girls out there that are struggling with their body image.”

The photos show Hewitt, with a bit of cellulite, on a Hawaii beach with her new fiance, Scottish actor Ross McCall.

Several sites posted the shots, along with some less-than-complimentary comments. TMZ.com, for example, said, “We know what you ate this summer, Love — everything!”

“A size 2 is not fat! Nor will it ever be,” Hewitt responded in a post Thursday. “And being a size 0 doesn’t make you beautiful.”

“What I should be doing is celebrating some of the best days of my life and my engagement to the man of my dreams, instead of having to deal with photographers taking invasive pictures from bad angles,” says the star of TV’s “Ghost Whisperer” and the film “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”

“To all girls with butts, boobs, hips and a waist,” she wrote, “put on a bikini — put it on and stay strong.”

Maqbool is still Fida over Madhuri

Indian artist MF Husain, a self-confessed fan of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, has booked an entire show of her comeback film Aaja Nachle, releasing in theatres in the UAE on Thursday.

The famous painter, now living here, has reserved 194 seats for the 2 PM show at Lamcy Cinema on the day for special guests from all walks of life. Madhuri had been missing from the acting scene for quite some time after her marriage to US-based surgeon Dr Sriram Nene.

Husain said movie tickets for Aaja Nachle would act as invites and would have his autograph and a sketch of the Bollywood diva. "I'll also be exhibiting paintings of Madhuri in the foyer of the theatre. I have made these paintings based on her great hits," he told the Khaleej Times. "In fact, the paintings are a part of a series I have undertaken and will be exhibited sometime next year as my tribute to Bollywood, the biggest and greatest movie industry in the world."

Husain is currently painting a series of huge panels that depict the glorious 100-year history of Indian cinema for the exhibition titled, 'From the Silver Silence of Dadasaheb Phalke to the Golden Dazzle of Madhuri Dixit'. Dixit told the paper that she was overwhelmed by his gesture of booking a theatre for her comeback film. “I feel very flattered,” says Madhuri.

Kareena Kapoor's ultimate dream

Kareena Kapoor is all set to feature in a RK banner film.

After much deliberation, the Kapoor brothers -- Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv – are ready to work on a breezy romantic comedy early next year.

The script has been finalised and the screenplay is in its final stages. Confirming the news, Randhir Kapoor says, “I’m making a film with Kareena. It’s going to be a youthful romantic film, and it should start in a few months from now.”

Ask him for details and he says, “We are going to make a formal announcement at the right time.”
Those in the know reveal that another film starring Ranbir Kapoor will hit the floors alongside. Randhir Kapoor says, “We are making a film with Ranbir too. Both the films are set to start at the same time next year.”

News has it that elder daughter Karisma Kapur intends to make a comeback. However, papa rules out any such possibility. He says, “I don’t think so.”

Randhir came up with a unique nickname for Shahid (read ‘Dodo’). We urged him to make suggestions for Kareena’s latest boyfriend Saif Ali Khan and he says, “I won’t get caught in that trick again and I don’t even know Saif Ali Khan.”
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Sonam Kapoor is unhappy

If sources are to be believed, debutante Sonam Kapoor had shot far too many sequences for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya than what we have seen in the film.

The 22-year-old actor has been telling friends that many of the scenes flattering her beauty didn't make it to the final print. A reliable source says, "She has shot far better sequences than the ones that are shown in the film."

However, Sonam is not in a mood for making unpleasant revelations. In an email interview she says, "That happens in any film. Scenes are meant to be edited for the betterment of the film. As an actor, one has to be prepared for it." Like most docile newcomers she has decided to preoccupy herself with the compliments received.

Mahima will return to films

Actress Mahima Chaudhary is looking stunning these days.

Having become mom nearly six months ago, we thought we’d see a plump Mahima.

But when we met her, she looked simply stunning and very much in shape. “Everyone’s been asking me ‘Where’s the tummy?” she says, feeling good. About plans of staging a comeback, the Mahima states, “Not now, but soon!” It’ll be quite a thing to watch this marvellous face on the big screen again.

No films, no problem:Udita

With no film projects in hand, Udita Goswami has ditched the most diplomatic statement of the filmy world — ‘There are projects in the pipeline but I’ll speak about them when the time is right’.

She’d rather say that she isn’t working in films, as she is busy earning money. “I am too smart. I have too much pride — I can’t stand people laughing at me after they watch me in a role that doesn’t suit me. It really makes no sense. I’m content with the numerous stage shows, performances and appearances that are coming my way,” says the actress.

But, with no films in her kitty, doesn’t she feel insecure about her career? “Not at all. I’ve been given only negative shades to play post my debut in Paap. I have certain things that others don’t have and I’m glad I’m revelling in just them,” she says. And, what are they? “My looks. I can’t help but look sexy all the time. I don’t look Indian and I’m not cut out for those kind of roles. For instance, I don’t see myself playing a housewife,” she answers.

Ask her about beau, director Mohit Suri, and she says, “We are living life for now. Mohit tells me that I’m quite the opposite of the ‘sexy cool chick’ image that I exude. He’s surprised to see me bargaining even for Rs 50 at times. Actually, we are just bacchas — I am 24, while he is 26 — having fun together,” she laughs.

Salma Hayek’s figure is God’s gift

Salma Hayek claims her figure is a present from God. The Mexican actress, famed for her curvy figure, used to be flat-chested when she was younger and regularly prayed for a bigger bust.

She even put her hands in holy water to try and make a miracle happen. She said, “My mother and I stopped at a church during a road trip we were making from our home in Mexico. When we went inside the church, I prayed for the miracle that I wanted to happen.

I put my hands in holy water and said, ‘Please God, give me some breasts’!” The mother-of-one added, “And he gave it to me.”

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Christina’s hubby begs her to slow down

Pregnant Christina Aguilera’s husband has begged her to slow down.

The Dirrty singer - who is believed to be around six months pregnant - has refused to reduce her hectic workload and husband Jordan Bratman fears she is pushing herself too hard. A source said, “Jordan was hoping Christina would give herself time to just chill out, but her daily business appointments and meetings are endless.

Christina doesn’t plan on slowing down just because she is pregnant. Like any pregnant woman she does get tired, but she has told friends she intends to keep going right up until the birth.” Christina, who discovered she was expecting her first child during her world tour, was determined to continue performing to avoid disappointing her fans.

The source added, “While Jordan is excited about becoming a dad, he was worried when Christina discovered she was pregnant on tour. He tried desperately to scale down her performances.

She said she would feel like a failure if she let her fans down. Jordan shadowed her every move during the last leg of her tour and was so relieved when it was over.”

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Kylie’s new album available online

Fans will be able to stream the 13 tracks of the album, which will be available at music.ninemsn.com.au/kylieminogue for four days, until the album goes on sale on November 24.

The album had been recorded in London, Stockholm and Ibiza and features the first new Kylie material since the greatest hits compilation in 2004, reports news.com.au.

X includes collaborations with the likes of Richard "Biff" Stannard, The Freemasons, Calvin Harris, Greg Kurstin, Eg White, Guy Chambers and Cathy Dennis.

Minogue's first single from the album, 2 Hearts, entered the Australian singles chart this week at number one.

Beyonce’s clothes not to be blamed

R&B singer Beyonce Knowles has revealed that blaming her clothes for the tumbles she takes wouldn’t be fair because she is used to taking a spill every now and then.


The 26-year-old singer, who slipped and fell during a concert in Orlando in July, said that she her clothes are not responsible for her falls.

“I recently fell down the stairs, because my heel got caught in the hem of my coat. But really, I’ve fallen down the stairs a lot of times, so I can’t only blame it on the coat,” she said.

However, Knowles is confident that she would not fall when it comes to her three-year-old fashion business with mum Tina Knowles, although the inspiration for their dress designs often arrives in unexpected ways.

“Usually, I call months before and tell my mom, ‘I woke up from this dream. I was wearing gold and I was a robot’. And she’s like, ‘Okay you’re crazy, but I’m going to make it happen’. So she makes about 50 robot suits and we choose from those,” Knowles added.

Natalie named Hollywood’s style queen

‘Star Wars’ beauty Natalie Portman has topped a list for the 20 most stylish women in tinsel town.The list was complied by In Style magazine, which choose the actress because “she exhibits unwavering faith in the cut and quality of a great dress.”

Coming in close on her heels was Drew Barrymore, who beat best pal Cameron Diaz to the second spot.

Diaz came in third on the list, reports Contactmusic.

The top five was rounded off by Spanish beauty Penelope Cruz and Latina Jennifer Lopez, who came in fourth and fifth place respectively.

Ronaldo and Bipasha

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu's plans to get her new friend, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, to promote her feisty football flick Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal have come a cropper.

"There's a huge problem. I was very keen and so was John (Abraham) and everyone else in the team. But then the sponsors got in the way," she said.

"Ronaldo is part of the Manchester United Team whose sponsors are Nike while our film Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal is sponsored by Reebok. We had almost signed up with them. But now it seems impossible."

Apparently, the 22-year-old footballer is as disappointed as Bipasha.

"You know they were thinking of getting another celebrity footballer to promote our film. I offered to get Ronaldo. I had personally spoken to him. And he seemed very pleased to help a film that was so close to his heart. But then man proposes, sponsor disposes," said the disappointed actress.

The entire cast of the movie wear Reebok shoes throughout the film.

"And I was the only girl among all the boys playing on the field. To be honest John, Arshad (Warsi), Boman (Irani) and the other male actors had all the fun. But I did get to kick some ball off camera and off field," said Bipasha.

Bipasha plays a Pakistani medico who rushes to the field every time a player gets injured.

Raveena: A plate full of happiness

Actress-mom Raveena Tandon is looking fresh as a daisy.

We spotted the beautiful lady last week at a five-star hotel in Delhi helping herself to a sumptuous buffet lunch. Looking content and happy, we wonder if this actress will ever make a comeback anytime soon!

After all, some of her contemporaries have returned to the silver screen. But having turned mom for the second time only recently, we guess the actress will first work hard at getting into shape and then face the arc lights.

But if her meal was anything to go by, the getting into shape hasn’t begun yet. But it’ll be soon, we’re sure!

A Hope and a Prayer for Troubled Hollywood

With former pop princess Britney Spears battling for her children and her career and frequent rehab guest Lindsay Lohan fresh from her 84-minute jail stay earlier this week, some think Hollywood's hotshots don't have a prayer.

But, one congregation believes they do. Its message is that the Lord can and will set anyone free.
So, the Hollywood Prayer Network hopes to help troubled starlets by praying for them.

"I think that people have a difficult life here," said Karen Covell, of the Hollywood Prayer Network. "I think we're not all created to be able to handle fame and wealth."

The group of more than 5,000 Christians prays for stars instead of thinking of them as lost causes, and co-hosted a prayer breakfast in Beverly Hills Friday to stir a larger movement to get Christians to help celebrities.

It also picks up-and-coming child stars for its monthly kids prayer calendar and pairs hundreds of mentors with struggling actors, the kind more likely to take your order in a restaurant than appear on your television, according to the Associated Press.

Its ultimate goal was to reach those who influence millions, hoping divine intervention will help troubled celebrities shape up, thereby helping to fix the world around them.

"I believe if you want to change the world, you need to change Hollywood," said Tim Winters of the Hills Church.

But the prayers weren't just for Britney and Lindsay. The group, which chapters in 16 U.S. cities and eight countries, is encouraged to pray for anyone who comes to mind.

Group members have even handed out bibles to the rich and famous, like Paris Hilton. It plans to hand Britney Spears a bible too, according to the AP.

But some who represent Tinseltown's A-list said they found the act misguided and sanctimonious.

"The question is, of course, whether Britney Spears needs prayer or rehab," said publicist Michael Levine.

Still, the group believes its prayers may help guide those stars going through a difficult time.

"Hopefully, they will feel encouraged and know there are people who haven't lost hope with them," said Jared Isham of the Independent Filmmaker.

Klum wants naked Sundays with Seal

Heidi Klum wants to have ‘naked Sundays’ with husband Seal.

The German supermodel is planning to follow in Christina Aguilera’s footsteps and spend one day a week as nature intended.

She says, “You know Christina Aguilera has ‘naked Sundays’? I might have to copy her and do that. I.” Heidi and her Crazy singer husband — who have two sons, Henry, Johan, as well as Heidi’s daughter Leni from a previous relationship — recently also revealed that baby Johan is ruining their sex life.

Seal said, “Our youngest is now 11-months-old, so I’ve told Heidi we’re booting him out of the bedroom. I’m not having it any more. This is the longest time I’ve known Heidi without her being pregnant. She’s got her body back and it is real good fun!”

Paris is looking for 'Mr Perfect'

Paris Hilton has made it clear that she’s looking for her Mr. Perfect through a T-shirt.
The socialite, who has been linked to Hollywood hunks like Josh Henderson, Rick Solomon and Andy Roddick, recently revealed her intentions by wearing a T-shirt, saying “Looking for Mr. Perfect.”
The former jailbird has been known to have a huge crush on British royal Prince William, reports The Sun.
However, sources say she has now "decided that Prince Harry's the one for her because he's wild, cheeky and loves to party."
Meanwhile conservationists in India have hailed Hilton for highlighting the plight of binge-drinking elephants

Activists said Hilton had highlighted the plight of elephants that got drunk on farmers' homemade beer and then ran amok in north-east India.
They also proposed Hilton to visit the remote region that is home to the world's largest concentration of wild Asiatic elephants.

Sonali Kulkarni gets to taste realism

Sonali Kulkarni, while shooting for her film Mohandas, got the taste of reel life in real life. Sonali is playing the role of a TV reporter in the film who goes to coal mines for an investigative story. The scene required her to interview Sharbani Mukherjee about her plight in a rice field.

According to the script Sonali was to interview Sharbani and while the interview is on, some people from town charge towards them. They force Sonali to abandon the interview and leave from the place. "As luck would have it, we had chosen one particular field for this shot and taken due permissions”, says director Mazhar Kamran.

“However, when we started the shoot, suddenly one of the owners of this field came rushing in and asked us to leave. I very patiently told him that we had taken prior permission and paid. Still he kept insisting and started shouting and ordering us to scram. When I offered to pay more money, he just tripped and began abusing also. It was exactly the way we wanted our shoot to be. Eventually we moved over to other spot but not before I told my artiste playing the local goons, to learn from the real incident and bring the same velocity in their behaviour also".

Sonali had found the entire incident extremely amusing. According to her this entire film was full of realistic experiences. Currently she is busy with her realistic experience in Jhalak Dikhla Ja.

Mohan Das deals with problems of common man and treats it with open satire. The film stars Sonali Kulkarni, Nakul Vaid, Sushant Singh, Sharbani Mukherjee, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Uttam Haldar, Aditya Shrivastav, Akhilendra Mishra and Govind Namdeo.

Reese is perplexed!

The Walk the Line actress recently revealed Deacon, her son with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, wants a career delivering fast food.


Now a pizza chain has sent Deacon a letter promising him a job at one of their chains when he turns working age.

Sandi Karrmann, identified as the Chief People Officer for the worldwide chain, wrote: "Dear Deacon, we recently heard that you want to be a pizza delivery driver when you grow up. How wonderful! You’ve got several years to go before you can join our team, but in the meantime we're sending you a few things, so that you can practice."

The company's gifts to Deacon include a specially tailored the pizza company’s uniform, a mini delivery car and gift cards for pizzas. Karrmann signed off the letter with some words of encouragement for the little boy. She wrote: "We have delivery drivers who have worked for us for 10, 15, even 20 years! And the same Pizza Hut drivers who deliver hot, fresh pizzas right to your door have gone on to become successful businessmen, doctors, lawyers and, yes, actors. Deacon, keep on dreaming big and know that we’re saving a spot for you on our team."

Reese who also has an eight-year-old daughter, Ava, with Ryan recently admitted neither of her children want to follow in her Hollywood footsteps. The Legally Blonde star said: "Deacon wants to be a pizza delivery boy. Not that there is anything wrong with that but it's hard to see how it could be a career as such. My eight-year-old daughter Ava wants to be a scientist but they are both at the stage where it changes from one week to the next. Neither has said they want to be actors but you never know."

“Vidya Balan doesn’t look like a star”

Many a times message oriented films tend to get extremely preachy and tend to be categorized as being arty. Making the film entertaining and at the same time putting across the message is a director’s skill. Well director Raj Kumar Santoshi who is known for his message oriented films definitely poses this skill. Anger is always predominant in his films. The characters in his film always stand up for their rights and fights against injustice, may it be a frustrated Sunny Deol in Ghayal or a wronged Meenakshi Sheshadari in Damini or a rebellious Ajay Devgan in The Legend of Bhagat Singh – all of his characters have expressed themselves with extreme and strong emotions. And now Raj Kumar Santoshi is ready with his next project Halla Bol and the title says it all. Like all Santoshi films this one too is a film based on struggle, injustice and gives out a strong message. We at Indiatimes spoke to this talented director and found out more about the film

Halla Bol which is predominantly used as a war cry is the title of Rajkumar Santoshi’s film. So what made the director use it as the title of the film? “It signifies the fact that when one feels something is wrong one should stand up and raise their voice”, says Santoshi. Even if we live in an over populated city many a times we feel lonely. We as citizens should raise our voice and bring about the change. The problem is that we follow the divide and rule policy. We always tend to fight in groups. It is important to come together and fight for the injustice. And Halla Bol is a call to stand up and fight.

A lot of thought seems to have gone into deciding the title which makes us even more intrigued to know what the film is all about. The director adds, “ Halla Bol is about today. The film doesn’t only deal with corruption but also with ones consciousness. The film is about how a star comes out and raises a voice against injustice which is not quite easy for the actor knowing that he is a big star”.

The star in the film is played by Ajay Devgan who has been a favourite of Raj Kumar Santoshi. The duo have worked together in several films including Lajja, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Khakee, Insan and London Dreams (which is currently on hold). “Ajay is a very good friend of mine. He is a versatile actor and merges into any role given to him as his persona suits every kind of a role”, explains Santoshi.

Vidya Balan plays Ajay Devgan’s wife in the film. So what made Santoshi cast Vidya for the film? “We chose Vidya because we wanted someone who doesn’t look like a star and Vidya fitted the character perfectly.” Another actor who will be seen along with Vidya and Ajay is Pankaj Kapoor who is playing the role of a reformed dacoit turned street theatre artist who brings about awakening amongst the masses through his plays. According to Santoshi, Pankaj was the right choice for the role “Pankaj is a very popular actor. He has a background of street theatre which was a plus point. So we thought that he would be perfect for the role.”

Being a message oriented film, does Halla Bol tends to get preachy at times? “The main aim of the film is to entertain and if you can also give out a message through it then why not.” Doesn’t the director feel that sometimes his films aren’t commercially viable? “I know for the fact that unfortunately my films don’t work commercially. Halla Bol is my twelfth film. We have worked hard on the film with an aim to entertain people. Whenever I could convey a message through my film I have without any fear. I always try and make films which are not only entertaining but will also raise questions about oneself and their conscience. I am not a social reformer. I make films and take money for it.”

Mallika’s theatrical workshop

Mallika Sherawat might not be making news offline, but that doesn’t mean she’s sitting quietly. For a change, she’s making all the right moves.

And on top of her priority list is Sanjay Chhel’s directorial venture Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam which is on a roll.

Mallika plays a character from a theatre group in this film, and Sanjay, being a perfectionist, is making sure that Mallika gets into the nuances of theatre artistes to incorporate it in her character.

And that’s why he recently took Mallika to the ongoing Prithvi theatre festival to have a first-hand feel of the theatre environment.

Says Sanjay, “The story revolves around a theatre group which performs a play titled Mughal-e-Azam, which has nothing to do with the epic.

The film is a complete comic-thriller. Paresh and Mallika both work in a theatre group and act in the play, whereas Rahul Bose is a CBI officer and KK Menon plays the role of a ghazal singer in the film.

And since all the other actors have a theatre background, I felt it’ll add on to Mallika’s performance if she picks up a few theatrical tricks.” We hope, her theatrical learning shows in the film as well!

Oh baby! Is Aishwarya on the family way?

The Bachchan family has been religiously adding to the list of holy shrines they have visited and this time star couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai offered prayers at the famous Amin Pir Dargah in Andhra Pradesh's Cuddapah district.
Rumours have it that daughter-in-law Aishwarya is on the family way, and the trip was to seek blessings for the mother and child.
This is not the first shrine that the family has visited in the state. They had sought blessings at the Tirupati temple shortly after Abhishek and Aishwarya's wedding this year.
The couple was accompanied by actress Jaya Bachchan and Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh, dargah officials said.
Abhishek and Aishwarya offered a chadar and conducted special prayers at the dargah, which is dedicated to Sufi saint Pir Amin.
A large number of Bachchan fans and curious onlookers gathered at the dargah to have a glimpse of the star couple.
Security was tightened at the dargah following their visit. Later, all four of them rushed to the state guesthouse from where they flew to Bangalore in a helicopter.
The dargah is visited by a number of Bollywood personalities and politicians. Music director A R Rahman is a frequent visitor to the dargah.

Rani pays Rs 33 lakh for land, but never gets it

Actor Rani Mukherjee may have sold the Taj Mahal in a movie, but in real life, she might have been duped in a land deal.

The actor had reportedly paid Rs 33 lakh in December 2005 for a non-transferable farmland near Shirdi in Maharashtra.

After the purchase, Rani is said to have paid a stamp duty of Rs 1.32 lakh for registration in the district tehsildar office, but the ownership of the land could not be transferred to her name because the tehsildar said it was government land leased out to a farmer. Now the deal has been scrapped by the district collector.

The farmer Sampat More is now apparently willing to return the money to Rani. The land was purchased in the name of Rani's father Ram Mukherjee.

The actor, who was aware that it was agricultural land, has not come forward to lodge any complaints so far.
The Government of Maharashtra has certain procedures where non-farmers are allowed to buy agricultural land and it is believed that Rani’s father had agreed to follow the law of the land.

Seventeen other people in the area have been duped in land cases in a similar manner.

Britney under probe for running over cop's foot

Britney Spears' woes have still not ended as the troubled star is now being investigated for allegedly running over the foot of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy while fleeing the courthouse following her sons' custody hearing.
The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that it is investigating the claim that the 'Blackout' artist was behind the hit-and-run case.
"We are aware that Britney Spears was leaving the courthouse," E! Online quoted a LAPD spokesperson, as saying.
"We are also aware that a deputy was injured. We're unable to confirm the details of the incident or the deputy's injuries, as the investigation is in the initial stages," the spokesperson said.
However, there was no immediate word from the Sheriff's Department on the identity of the stricken law enforcer, other than that it was a woman who suffered "minor to moderate" injuries.

In love, it’s all or nothing: Sandhya Mridul

You’ll be seen on television after a long gap. What made you take up a dance reality show?
Television has never been a good or a bad medium for me. Jhalak Dikhla Jaa sounds like fun. Though I’ve never learnt dancing, I’m really fond of it. They had approached me for the first season as well, but I couldn’t take it up then.

You sound thrilled... will you take the competition seriously?
I always take up projects to have a good time. In this show too, I’ll try and keep that in mind. But you never know, I might have to turn competitive if the show demands that.

You last did a cameo in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.Weren’t you offered anything interesting after that?
What interesting shows? Saas-bahu? No thanks. Of course, many offers have come my way. People have tried to bring me back as a good bahu or a bad one. But no chance, man. I’ve been there, done that. Everything offered to me was repetitive.

Have you come across any other show as strong as Koshish — Ek Asha?
If you want to play the protagonist these days, you have to be the bahu. I’m not ready to do that again. I can’t be wearing heavy saris with dark pink lipstick all my life.

You made your debut with Tony and Deeya Singh (Banegi Apni Baat). Haven’t they offered you anything else?
Yes, they did. In fact, they’ve asked me to call them whenever I want to do television again. But I want a break from television. It’s a huge commitment.

So you’re now focusing on films?
Yes. I don’t have a problem with TV but with what is being churned out. I’m getting more time to live my life with cinema. I can work out and be healthy. Jhalak.. shouldn’t be mistaken for my comeback to television.

Which films are you doing?
I’ve completed four films — Chowki, The Great Indian Butterfly, Via Darjeeling, BBD and There’s a fifth one in the
pipeline.

At the end of the day, how satisfied are you as a person and as an actor?
I’m very happy. I’m glad that I didn’t accept the junk offered to me. I may be going slow but it will pay off in the long run. Had I done 15 films after Page 3, I wouldn’t have been happy.

And what about your love life?
Zilch! Not because I want it to be that way. It’s just that I haven’t found anyone worthy enough. I was seeing someone three years ago, but not anymore. I am an all or nothing kind of a person. So right now I’m in the nothing phase.

I'm not comfortable discussing my private:Raima Sen

The ramp was set ablaze with various designs and concepts by novice designers from across India. However when Raima walked you could just feel the anticipation and anxiety of the crowd as they watched in awe, the wonderfully draped sari the actress wore. Raima is pretty open to questions and in no means makes an individual feel subordinate, she is always available for a few question and will make it a point to give you an answer that you seek. However, if put in a difficult spot she some how will find her way out without ruffling any feathers. We caught her during her recent fashion show where she walked the ramp. You have an offbeat film called Japanese Wife coming up. What's the film about?

"It's not exactly an offbeat film. We finished the shooting in October, and the film should hit theatres by Feb- March. However I wouldn't want to say much, but it is a beautiful improbable love story; the film has been wonderfully shot and directed by Aparna Sen. She is one of the most critically acclaimed filmmaker of our country.

Are you happy with the way your career in Bollywood is shaping up?

"I am very happy this year with the film that I have got and hopefully next year will be better and the years after that will just keep getting better than before."

What about the competition from other actresses?

"I think that we face competition in every field, I think that you should create a niche for yourself and try and be different from the rest and just leave the rest to god."

How hard is it being an actress in today's film world?

"I think that it is a very competitive field but then others will also be the same and I cannot really say how different it is. But I'm enjoying every bit of it."

Recently you walked the ramp in a fashion show. How was the experience?

"From what little I saw I think that the designs coming from students were really very beautiful and interesting knowing they are students. At first I was really nervous and still am as I don't really do this often, but the dresses were beautiful and the jewellery was also wonderful. I think that I am lucky to have been able to walk the ramp wearing such a collection."

There have been rumours linking you with Kunal Kapoor?

"I have absolutely nothing to say about that as it is now my past so I don't have to say anything about it. I think that one should never look back at the past instead you should always look forward to the future."

So are you guys still in touch?

"No comments, next question please."

So Kalikesh Singh Deo the Bhubaneshwar-based MLA is the new man in your life? "Please, I'm not comfortable discussing my private life in media."

So would you try and write your own destiny? "No only God can decide what awaits you in the future. I don't think that we can write our destiny, but while trying to do so it only takes linger to get there. I believe in destiny and what's in store will definitely happen.

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Raima Sen ,Cute Bengali Actress !

We recently spotted her walking the ramp for designer, Archana Kochhar. Guess whom did we spotted after a short hiatus walking the ramp again? Raima Sen, the pretty sister of Riya Sen. We recently spotted her walking the ramp for designer, Archana Kochhar. And Raima admits that she was really nervous walking the ramp after a long time. At first I was really nervous and still I am as I don’t really do this often,” she says. Hmm we wonder how does she face the camera?
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