‘Do Something’ organization urge Megan Fox to reduce carbon footprint

Megan Fox‘Do Something’- a non-profit green campaigners organization wants the ‘Transformers’ star Megan Fox to be conscious of the environment around her and ask her to set a better example for her fans.

Megan Fox recently said that, "She leaves the lights of her house switched on even in her absence"

“Everyone’s allowed an irrational fear or two, but it’s pretty easy to keep your house well-lit without wasting energy,” Contactmusic quoted representative for the organization as saying.

The spokesperson also suggested alternative sources of energy to light her house.

The rep added: “Megan can install a programmable light timer or even some motion-sensor lighting. Coupled with efficient CFL (compact fluorescent light) or LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs, she can really lower her electric bill and reduce her carbon footprint.”

Fox had said that she kept her home well-lit to avoid returning to dark.

Cheryl Cole buying teeth whitener for Simon Cowell on his B'Day

Cheryl ColeSimon Cowell will turn 50 on October 7 and Cheryl Cole has joked that she is planning to buy teeth whitener for him as gift.

“I’ll buy him some teeth bleach whitener! No, I’m joking, I shall have to think about it,” Contactmusic quoted Cole as saying:

Cheryl also admitted to Britain’s Hello! magazine: “I’m obsessed with Beyonce. When I met her I turned into an absolute gabbling fool, ‘You are what every woman should aspire to be, you are amazing, I love you!’ I was so embarrassed.”

The 26-year-old beauty is a judge at the X Factor with music mogul Cowell and others.

Singer Cheryl Cole obsessed with Lady Gaga’s style

Cheryl Cole26-year-old singer Cheryl Ann Colehas(Cheryl Cole) revealed that she is a little obsessed with American singer Lady Gaga’s eccentric style and outfits.

‘Girls Aloud’ member Cole, who is often praised for own sense of style and slim figure, finds herself a style icon in Lady Gaga, 23.

“If I’m totally honest with you, I never had a style icon. But Lady Gaga is right now.

I think people don’t see her as conventionally beautiful but, as a style icon and an artist, I’m slightly obsessed with her. She’s the real deal,” she added, Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

Mischa Barton’s small screen show axed after 2 episodes

Mischa BartonMischa Barton’s return to the small screen has been dealt a crushing blow, as CW network bosses have announced plans to scrap her fashion drama ‘The Beautiful Life’ after just two episodes, reports the Sun.

Work on the New York City-based series was postponed when Barton to was admitted to a psychiatric ward in July, and though the 23-year-old actress had given herself to work totally after her release, her stars have not favoured her.

According to Variety, CW bosses are planning to replace The Beautiful Life with reruns of Melrose Place, starring Ashlee Simpson-Wentz.

Stage is Shakira's most comfortable place

ShakiraThe 32-year-old singer Shakira says she knew by the time she was ten that she wanted to make music and “be known around the world”.

“As a child, I fell in love with performing. I felt a deep, profound calling even then, and I knew my destiny was tied to the performing arts. I knew I wanted to be onstage, because that was where I felt most comfortable,”The Daily telegraph quoted her as saying

Latino pop diva Shakira recounts that her father had realized her talent quite early and had begun to get all her songs registered and copyrighted even when she was a kid.

Shakira’s first Spanish album, Magia, was released when she was 14 and now she’s sold over 50 million albums around the globe.

Lindsay in talks with Big Brother chiefs for next year’s show

Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan is reportedly in talks with Big Brother chiefs to make an appearance in next year’s show.

Producers from Endemol were discussing the proposal with the ‘Mean Girls’ star Lohan in Singapore this week, reports the Sun.

23-year-old Lohan is currently in the country hosting a string of high-profile pop gigs.

Bosses are hoping to snag some top stars for January’s show, which will be the last of the franchise ever on Channel 4.

Jessica Alba’s 15-month-old daughter is bilingual

Jessica AlbaJessica Alba has revealed that she is very keen on getting her 15-month-old daughter Honor to be able to speak both Spanish and English.

“I am a mother who shoves information down her throat, poor thing. I sing her songs about colours in Spanish and English when I’m cooking. Literally I integrate learning into everything I do,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

28-year-old American actress, who is of Mexican descent, has already started educating her daughter by singing songs.

“We’re into colours because I feel that’s something a 15 month old can sort of identify. So now she kind of points to blue and says ‘azul’ and I say ‘Yes, azul, muy bien!’ It’s slow going but she’s sort of picking it up, she added.

Megan Fox is terrified of the dark

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Hollywood actress Megan Fox insists on leaving all the lights on in her house when she’s not at home - so that she never has to return to a dark, empty place.

“I’ve been afraid of the dark my whole life. If I go into my house at night and the lights have been turned off, I have to run from the door to the light switch to turn it on. I’m just afraid of what I can’t see,” reported contactmusic.com.

Katy Perry likes Scandinavian pop

Katy Perry has disclosed that she likes Scandinavian pop and wants her new album to have that flavour.

The 24-year-old is presently thinking of ideas for her second record after the success of her official debut record ‘One For The Boys’.

Contactmusic quoted her as saying: “I’m kind of thinking I want to do my record like a mesh between ‘Lovefool’ by the Cardigans and ‘The Sign’ by Ace of Base. I want to make songs that people want to hold hands and roller-skate to.”

Britney is celebrating her 10-year anniversary in the music industry

Britney to celebrate 10 years in music biz with greatest hits collection on November 24.

A decade after her recording debut Baby One More Time, the collection will be the stunners’ third compilation, following 2004’s Greatest Hits: My Prerogative and 2005’s B In The Mix: The Remixes.

The 17-track standard set will include a brand new Britney Spears tune, 3, plus songs from 2007’s Blackout album and last year’s Circus, reports Contactmusic.

The release will come just two months after Madonna’s third greatest hits release, Celebration, which hit stores earlier this month.

Kylie Minogue shoots ad with two of her boyfriend

Kylie MinogueAussie singer Kylie Minogue shot an advert for stylist pal William Baker, who captured a scantily clad image of her lover Andres Velencoso and created a dapper, suited version using trickery.

The design was developed in keeping with the perfume ‘Inverse’s aim to show two sides of a modern man, “”encompassing his intrinsic masculinity and his softer, more sensitive side,” as per the manufacturers.

“With Inverse, I wanted to celebrate the diversity of the opposite sex and create a fragrance for all these men I love, and yet, I also suspect that a woman will want to wear Inverse to appeal to a man with a fragrance they both find irresistible,” the Mirror quoted Kylie as saying.

Charlize Theron the new Catwoman

Charlize TheronCharlize Theron is all set to don the skin tight suit as she plays Catwoman in the upcoming Batman flick, it has emerged.

The 34-year-old beauty beat high profile contenders including Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie to bag the coveted role.

The star, who won much critical acclaim and an Oscar for playing serial killer Aileen Wuornos in 2003 film Monster, was overjoyed on getting the news.

The Daily Express quoted her as saying: “That’s kick-ass news…. I think what has happened to that franchise is amazing. CHRIS NOLAN is a genius. I would be an idiot to not consider that part.”

Sarah Michelle Prinze is a mother now

Sarah Michelle PrinzeActress Sarah Michelle Prinze and her actor hubby-Freddie Prinze Jr had their first child- a baby girl on Saturday. Mother and baby are doing fine.

The publicist of the actress revealed, “The family is over the moon. They have named their daughter as Charlotte Grace Prinze.”

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze met on the sets of ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ in 1997 where they were not cast opposite each other. Later, they walked the aisle on September 1, 2002 in Mexico. Sarah legally changed her name to Sarah Michelle Prinze to mark the couple’s fifth year of marriage.

Miley Cyrus gets nightmares about paparazzi

Miley CyrusThe “See You Again” singer Miley Cyrus is so fed up of being followed by paparazzi that she gets nightmares about them.

“I have nightmares about paparazzi. I always have these flashing things in my dreams. They’re so scary,” Cyrus has been quoted as saying by contactmusic.com.

Teen superstar Miley Cyrus describes paparazzi’s profession as “disgusting”.

“Being a paparazzi is the most disgusting job imaginable. Being followed around by creepy photographers is not in their job description,” she wrote on her Twitter page.

Julia Roberts’ ‘army’ of 350 bodyguards angers Hindu villagers

Julia RobertsThe Oscar winning actress Julia Roberts is currently filming her new movie Eat, Pray, Love at a Hindu temple.

Villagers hoping to celebrate one of their most important religious festivals found their temple sealed by Roberts’s 350 bodyguards.

“It’s the holiest time of the year and we must not be stopped from visiting our own temple,” the Sun quoted a villager, as saying.

However, a cop said: “Nobody can breach the cover. We have strict instructions.”

The 41-year-old star is putting up at Pataudi, which is an hour’s drive from Delhi and has been provided with a bulletproof car for her and her three children.

Longoria Parker wants to renew her marriage in a smaller ceremony

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Eva Longoria Parker wants to marry her husband Tony Parker again because her memory of their nuptials in France is so surreal, she wants to renew their vows in a smaller ceremony.

“It seems like yesterday. We want to get married again. Our wedding went by so fast and with the frenzy surrounding it, it felt like an out-of-body experience.

We want to do it again. Something a bit more intimate because we love being married. Our relationship, which has been going on for six years now, is stronger and better and more fun that it has ever been. It gets better every day. I know it’s cliched but it’s true,” contactmusic.com quoted Eva as saying.
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Lindsay Lohan through cans at photographers

Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan is said to have attacked photographers with a beer can after she spotted them taking her pictures.

23-year-old‘Mean Girls', star who had showed up at the Emmys after party at the Chateau Marmont on September 21 around 1:30am, had appeared drunk when she left around 3:30am, reports X17online.

The actress then went to a friend’s house in Los Feliz, and she was seen drinking an Amstel Light in the passenger seat of her friend’s black SUV.

When she realized that she was being photographed, she threw the beer can at photographers, making a bit of a mess before her friend sped off.

Zeta-Jones wants to quit from Hollywood

Catherine Zeta-JonesCatherine Zeta-Jones has said that she has no intentions to move to Los Angeles or take roles in big-budget blockbuster hits. She has had enough of being in the Hollywood spotlight, and wants to give up her acting career.

The ‘Mask Of Zorro’ has claimed that she’s much happier splitting time between properties in New York and Bermuda with her actor husband Michael Douglas and their children.

“When you live in L.A., you can’t go anywhere without being critiqued - on your purse or the fact that you have gained weight or that you have got spots on your face,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

The actress will reach the landmark age of 40 on September 25.

To avoid paparazzi, Charlize Theron shoots at dawn

Charlize TheronSouth African actress Charlize Theron shoots a scene in her upcoming movie at dawn to avoid the hounding paparazzi.

In her new movie ‘The Burning Plain’, the actress was seen completely 'bare-body' and smoking a cigarette through an open window in full view of passers-by.

“We had to shoot the scene at 6 a.m. before any of the photographers were up. It was done in such secrecy that it wasn’t even in the script.Only three people, including myself, knew it was going to happen,” the New York Post quoted Director Guillermo Arriaga as saying.

Drew Barrymore skips promotion for her roller derby film

Drew BarrymoreDrew Barrymore, who spent all weekend partying at the Toronto Film Festival, did not show up at the promotion for her roller derby movie.

“They had a press junket for ‘Whip It’ at the Park Hyatt, and Drew completely bailed,” the New York Post quoted a source as saying.

The newspaper report further suggested that Drew might have been partying too hard with her friend Amanda Seyfried, who stars in “Jennifer’s Body”, a couple of nights before at a Nikki Beach bash.

Another tipster said: “They reason she cancelled is supposedly because she lost her voice.”

Jennifer Aniston running around horse track to maintain her fitness

Jennifer AnistonJennifer Aniston reportedly woke up at 5a.m in the morning and ran laps around New Jersey’s Monmouth Park racecourse to maintain her fitness while shooting new film ‘The Bounty.’

“She showed up every morning at 5am to run laps on the giant oval for a solid hour before cameras rolled,” Contactmusic quoted a source as saying.

The ‘Break-Up’ star apparently prefers running to other fitness regimes as it keeps her thighs and calves toned.

Even earlier this year, it was reported that she woke up at 3am to work out so that she could stick to her busy shooting schedule.

Leona Lewis’ ’secret’ Hebrew wrist tattoo

Leona Lewis has got her left wrist inked with Hebrew letters to mark her love for partner Lou Al-Chamaa, whom she has known since she was 10.

"It's incredibly private and something that we both had done. It's Hebrew letters and I'm thrilled with it,' the Mirror quoted her as saying.

However, the singer wasn't ready to reveal what the tattoo signified.

Lewis recently made an appearance at VH1's Diva Awards in New York but insisted that she did not think of herself as a diva and was still grounded.

Priyanka dazzles Toronto at ‘What’s Your Rashee’ premiere

Bollywood beauty Priyanka Chopra dazzled the Toronto audience as Ashutosh Gowariker's "What's Your Rashee?" brought the curtains down on the last day of the 34th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) here.

Gowariker, Priyanka and actor Hurman Baweja were given the ceremonial red carpet reception at the city's Roy Thomson Hall where the film premiered Saturday. And festival co-director Cameron Bailey was on hand to welcome the trio.

Unlike 2001, Gowariker said, Saturday was a special day for him as it was the first time his film was being premiered at one of the world's top film festivals.

Waving to the crowd in the theatre hall, Priyanka said she was thrilled to be at the Toronto film festival for the first time. She asked the audiences to be forgiving as it was her first film premiere at a major international festival.

In the packed hall, the audience enjoyed every moment as the over three-hour-long film unfolded on the big screen. Shortlisting 165 girls who respond to their matrimonial ad to just 12 - each of one sun sign - Yogesh and his family start meeting each girl, starting with the Aries sun sign.

Twelve songs - one for each sun sign - keep the plot afloat as Priyanka changes chameleon-like from the role of one girl to the other.

"What's Your Rashee?" was the second Bollywood film to be premiered this year at the festival after "Dil Bole Hadippa", which stars Rani Mukerji and Shahid Kapoor.

But many other India-specific films were also screened at the film festival this year.

First time Beyonce will perform in Malaysia on Oct 25, 2009

Beyonce KnowlesBeyonce Knowles is scheduled to stage her first concert in Malaysia at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, at 8pm on Oct 25, reports the Star Online.

The ‘Baby boy’ singer was originally slated to perform in Malaysia in 2007, but cancelled her concert following protests from PAS Youth and she headed for Jakarta instead.

The world tour comes with the release of her third studio album, ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’, which features hits like ‘If I Were a Boy’, ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)’, ‘Halo’, ‘Sweet Dreams’ and ‘Broken-Hearted Girl’.

Beyonce, along with Black Eyed Peas and Jacky Cheung, will also perform at F1 ROCKS Singapore with LG on Sept 26.

Lindsay chucked out of New York hotel

Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan was reportedly chucked out of a hotel in New York, after she has a nasty row with her lover Samantha Ronson.

Police were called to control the turbulent situation at the Bowery Hotel.

According to reports, Lindsay was so angry that she launched “a room-service tray at what she thought was her girlfriend’s door”.

The door, however, actually turned out to be of an an unsuspecting hotel guest, reports Hollyscoop.

Consequently, Lindsay was kicked out of the hotel.

This is not the first time that the couple are in news over a row, for cops were called to Ronson’s LA home after a window was smashed during another blistering altercation earlier this year.

SRK, Aamir give tips to Rani

Rani MukherjeeRani Mukherjee is on cloud nine as she is returning on silver screen after two years. Her well-wishers and good friends are sticking by her and wishing her luck, and are giving her every possible tip for climbing the ladder of success, all over again.

That includes Rani’s two favorite co-stars, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. “During the making of the song bhangra, bistar, beer… with Rakhi Sawant; Aamir and SRK dropped in on the sets and gave tips to Rani for her manly avatar and behavior,” informs the source from the sets.

Elaborating more on the incident, our eye witness converse, “Rani was surprised to see them coming and giving their inputs for the choreography of the song. She was all the way happy and took their advice seriously.”

“SRK just dropped in, as Rani has been his favorite co-star too. He gave her some tips on how to flirt with a woman. Whereas Aamir gave her inputs on how to go about her manly look, and behave in the same manner,” concludes the source.

David Beckham, Cheryl Cole best role models

Cheryl ColeFootballer David Beckham and singer Cheryl Cole are the best role models for children, according to a survey.

David Beckham was rated as setting the best example for children – more than half (55 per cent) of those questioned said he was a good, or very good, role model, compared to 18 per cent who said he sets a bad example.

Cheryl Cole came second, with 40 per cent rating her positively, compared to 27 per cent who said she was a bad role model. The singer was convicted in 2003 of assaulting a nightclub worker and was sentenced to 120 hours of unpaid community service. Cartoon character Homer Simpson was voted the worst role model.

The poll questioned over 2,000 adults of whom only one in seven said children today looked up to their fathers. Some 32 per cent of adults said they used to consider their mother a role model, 30 per cent believe that children today now see their mother in the same way.

Angelina Jolie meets Somali refugees

Angelina JolieAngelina Jolie (wearing cap) stops to listen to a Somali refugee speak in the Dadaab refugee camp on the Kenya-Somali border on Saturday (September 12) in East Africa.

The 34-year-old Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Agency) undertook a day-long visit to the camp to highlight the forgotten plight of the refugees from Somalia and to appeal for solutions for the overcrowding.

Angie has worked with UNHCR since early 2001.

Mamma Mia! Kylie leaves fans spinning around

Kylie MinogueShe took the stage overnight for a duet with ABBA's Benny Andersson, but Kylie Minogue had fans saying "Mamma Mia" for other reasons this weekend.

Minogue attracted the gaze of fans and British media when she was seen in London wearing a partially see-through white dress that clung tightly to her figure.

Minogue happily signed autographs and posed in the racy, crocheted dress for fans, as she made her way from her home to a recording studio, the News of the World said.

The Australian popstar later had her fans in raptures again when she sang with ABBA's Benny Andersson at the 'Thank You For The Music' tribute show at London's Hyde Park on Sunday night (UK time).

Heidi Klum bares bum for sexy magazine shoot

Heidi KlumHeidi Klum 'The Victoria’s Secret model', who is expecting her fourth child next month, sported a tiny backless snakeskin dress while posing for the camera.

“She might be a mum of three already but Heidi has still got it. Men go wild for her,” News of the World quoted an insider at the photo session, for the New York Post’s Page Six Magazine, as saying.

But the 36-year-old German, married to British singer Seal, may disagree with the suggested popular opinion.

Jennifer Aniston wants to take a break from acting

Jennifer AnistonJennifer Aniston will take a break from acting, since she is planning an adventure trip.

The Hollywood actress recently wrapped filming on her latest project, "The Bounty", and is now promoting her new romantic comedy "Love Happens".

But once she finishes the premieres and press interviews, she plans to quit work until January 2010, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

"I'm going to go on an adventure, take myself somewhere. I won't start another job until at least January. I want to take time off," said Aniston.

Mandira Bedi kept spellbound audience in Kolkata Fashion Week

Mandira Bedi Mandira Bedi kept the Kolkata Fashion Week-II audience spellbound as she sashayed down the ramp for the Satya Paul collection that was showcased Saturday..

For the first time Mandira walked the ramp in the city of joy which is her birth place. She said that she prefers wearing Satya Paul saris.

Draped in a red woven zari sari, Mandira said that she walked the ramp for Satya Pual in Delhi and Dubai. Satya Paul, the designer brand celebrating its 25th year, showcased collections based on hand weaving.

He has named the collection ‘Resham (silk) and Zari’ to highlight the weaving that goes into fabrics like woven silk as well as jacards, georgette and satin. The collection had both saris and lehengas.

Katrina Kaif working hard to Improve her Hindi Pronunciations

Katrina Kaif is working very hard on her dialogue delivery for Prakash Jha’s movie, Rajniti where she plays a politician (reportedly inspired by Sonia Gandhi).

She has always had a heavy accent when she spoke in Hindi, but she’s trying to improve her pronunciations. Whenever she has free time at home, she practices her lines so that she doesn’t go wrong during the dubbing of the film.

She wants her acting skills to be considered in the film and if possible, even win a few awards.

Katherine Heigl going to adopt a baby girl

Katherine HeiglKatherine Heigl and her singer husband Josh Kelley are said to be ready to adopt a baby girl.

The pair, who had earlier not spoken about starting a family, has now decided to adopt a girl from Korea, the same way Heigl’s sister did.

“Katherine and Josh are adopting a baby,” Us magazine quoted the actress’ rep as telling People magazine.

Meanwhile Heigl, 30, who married Kelly, 29, in December 2007, recently hosted a baby shower for Ellen Pompeo.

Smilie Suri to contest reality show in comedy film Down Town

Smilie SuriSmilie Suri is to contest in a dance reality show in the forthcoming comedy film Down Town. She plays a small town girl who comes to Mumbai to take part in the show.

Kalyug girl will soon contest in a dance reality show in the film Down Town. Smilie is head on heels in love with her new-look in the film.

She is playing a small town girl Anushka in Down Town. “She is a small towner who comes down to Mumbai to contest in a dance reality show. It’s a comedy film that throws light on the changing lives of contestants, and the people around them after the reality show,” she briefs about the film.

Lisa Ray suffering from incurable cancer

Lisa RayActress Lisa Ray has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer of the plasma cells, and says the disease is “incurable”.

“I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma on June 23. Started my first cycle of treatment July 2. Not long ago. For me, it was a relief to hear what was wrong,” Lisa, 37, posted on her blog .www.lisaraniray.wordpress.com.

Canadian born model-turned-actress Lisa is hopeful that “it can be cured” with the new treatments available in the healthcare sector these days.

Lisa was born to a Bengali father and a Polish mother. She joined showbiz as a model and later ventured into films with Tamil movie “Nethaji”. After that she was seen in Vikram Bhatt’s “Kasoor” in 2001, but stayed away from mainstream Hindi films as she could not speak the language fluently.

Jennifer Aniston still finding “love” despite a string of failed relationships

Jennifer AnistonActress Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she still believes in finding “the one” despite a string of failed relationships.

Aniston, who is divorced from Brad Pitt and has endured splits from actor Vince Vaughn, model Paul Sculfor and singer John Mayer, insists she still believes in romance.

“I’m still a romantic. I still believe in love,” Us magazine quoted her as telling Australia’s Harper’s Bazaar.

The “Friend” star, who was reportedly linked with her ‘The Bounty’ co-star Gerard Butler, further revealed what helps her get past a broken romance.

“I think it’s important to have closure in any relationship that ends — from a romantic relationship to a friendship", she added,

Kelly Brook promotes mass bike ride

Kelly BrookKelly Brook was seen promoting a mass bike ride in London on September 8.

29-year-old model and actress, Brook wore a summery Fifties-style dress, as she joined Mayor Boris Johnson to launch Skyride, which takes place on traffic-free roads in the capital.

Kelly will take part in the September 20 event with the Mayor and Olympic medallist Sir Chris Hoy.

“Boris is going to be there, Chris is going to be there, it’s a really exciting event,” the Daily Express quoted her as saying.

Winehouse got back in bed with ex-hubby

Amy WinehouseAmy Winehouse’s father Mitch is reportedly fuming after learning his singer daughter got back in bed with her ex-husband.

Mitch, who suffers from heart problems and high blood pressure, was said to be raging after Amy’s security guard told him that she was with former jailbird Blake Fielder-Civil.

“Mitch hates the fact he’s reappeared - it’s making him ill. It’ll force him into an early grave,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.

The source said: “He thinks it’s the worst scenario for Amy. Just when she’s starting to sort herself out, the man responsible for dragging her into the gutter is crawling back into her life.

Lily Cole dismisses marriage rumours

Lily Cole has dismissed rumours that she is ready to marry her actor boyfriend Enrique Murciano.

"No, we are not getting married, that was all speculative. But we are very happy together - incredibly so," the Daily Star quoted her as saying.

Speculations of the beauty wedding the ‘Without A Trace’ actor emerged after she was spotted wearing a band on her ring finger earlier this year.

Priyanka Chopra supports ‘Save the Child’ campaign

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Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has come forward to support the ''Save the Children'' campaign which aims to provide quality education to eight million children living in conflict-affected areas.

''Save the Children'' also works to secure, protects children''s rights to food, shelter, health care, freedom from violence, abuse and exploitation.

Chopra, who has already been supporting various other social causes, said on the occasion on Monday that she was hopeful to spread awareness on how education can change the future of young children.

Over 12 million children under 14 years of age are working as domestic servants or other jobs such as in stone quarries, embroidery units, mining, carpet-weaving, tea stalls, restaurants and hotels, according to government data.

Victoria Beckham stranded in L.A. after car breakdown

Victoria BeckhamVictoria Beckham was left high and dry in the middle of Los Angeles last week, after her sportscar broke down.

Posh was out driving her Porsche Carrera in Culver City when the car broke down, leaving her marooned at the side of the road.

An aide came to Beckham’s help after she made an emergency call.

A tow-truck delivered her white sportscar to her L.A. home.

“She was near the Sony movie studios when she broke down. But she looked a far cry from Hollywood as the car was towed away,” Contactmusic quoted a source as having told the Daily Star.

Divya Dutta buys first Gully Cricket Team

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After the craze for owning a Twenty 20 team, now the game's T-10 format, called Gully Cricket, has started attracting celebrities.

Actress Divya bought the Ludhiana Gully Cricket team Saturday for season two that will kick-start Sep 19 and end in a grand finale at Kanpur Nov 20, a spokesperson said here Sunday.

It will be played amongst 896 players from 64 teams in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Panchkula, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Patna, Gwalior, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Surat, Nashik, Latur and Daman and will be telecast live on DD Sports Channel.

Divya, who is from Ludhiana, will patronise the team and be responsible for marketing and promoting it nationally. She will also be involved in activities like grooming the players, cheering them and sponsorships for the team.

Film actor Riteish Deshmukh is the brand ambassador of the event, the first season of which was completed in January-February 2009.

Katie Price ‘tells son Harvey to treat lover like Peter Andre’

Katie PriceKatie Price has told son Harvey to call her boyfriend Alex Reid ‘Daddy’, a news which has upset Peter Andre, it has emerged.

The ‘Mysterious Girl’ hitmaker is disheartened that his disabled stepson is being used as a pawn in the divorce battle, reports the News of the World.

An insider said: “He thinks Katie is using Harvey as a pawn in this divorce and it’s a disgusting way to act. Harvey’s the one thing Katie’s got over Peter.

“Peter is horrified she’s choosing Alex Reid to become a father figure to Harvey. It’s devastating to him.

Price even stopped Andre from taking Harvey on holiday with the couple’s two younger children Princess Tiaami and Junior.

Jennifer Connelly lets her kids use cuss-words

Jennifer ConnellyJennifer Connelly says she has a relaxed attitude towards parenting and allows her kids to use abuses.

The “Requiem For A Dream” actress is a laid back parent to her kids - 12-year-old Kai from a previous relationship and Stellan, six, her son with husband Paul Bettany. She happily ignores their certain behavioural traits, but doesn’t tolearate rudeness in them, reports gossip.ie.

“Things like bedtimes and cursing don’t bother me. I’m not offended if Kai is laughing and says something like, ‘That was f***ing hard.’ Or if I drop something and says ‘S**t’,” said the 38-year-old.

Lindsay Lohan believes in “karma”

Lindsay LohanWelcoming Lindsay Lohan’s belief in ‘karma’, Hindus have urged her to further explore the rich philosophical thought of Hinduism.

Lohan recently wrote on social networking service ‘twitter’: “i’m all about Karma.. what goes around comes around!”

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), said that ‘karma’, the web of cause and effect and the rule of universal causality resulting from action, was first commented in ancient Satapatha Brahmana, and forms one of the basic principles of Hindu philosophy. The sum total of one’s actions, desires, feelings, and thoughts form one’s karma, which is a cosmic law of debit and credit for good and evil.

Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, also urged Lohan to visit a nearby Hindu temple to have firsthand experience of Hinduism.

He offered to supply a set of Hindu scriptures to Lohan to help her in comprehensive understanding of its philosophy.

If Lohan needed any assistance in her study of Hinduism, he or other Hindu scholars would be glad to share their knowledge or arrange the appropriate expertise, Zed added.

Lisa Loeb To Be A Mother Soon

Lisa LoebSinger Lisa Loeb is soon going to be a mother. A representative for the singer and her husband, Roey Hershkovitz have stated in an exclusive to the People magazine that the couple are going to be proud parents soon. This is going to be the first child for Loeb.

Loeb is known as the woman who made the librarian look a major hit among the multitudes. In the 90s, her professional singing career had surged when her single “Stay” got featured in the Ben Stiller starer comedy, ‘Reality Bites.” Loeb was suddenly everywhere and racing up the Billboard charts, with her vocal renditions as well as her big rimmed glasses teamed with baby doll dresses.

The 41 year old Loeb had got married to the 31 year old Hershkovitz in January this year in a lavish winter wonderland based theme, which had featured all white centerpieces and tiny deer figurines speckled here and there.

Kate Hudson ‘moves in with A-Rod’

Kate HudsonKate Hudson has reportedly moved into baseball beau Alex Rodriguez’s New York apartment.

The couple has been meeting since last November but made their relationship public when they were spotted kissing in July (09).

The Actress is said to be taking her relationship to the next level - by spending most of her time at Rodriguez’s apartment.

“Kate’s always at his New York apartment, even on the days when he’s on the road,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling In Touch magazine.

Rihanna bares all for Italian Vogue mag

RihannaBarbadian singer Rihanna is said to have bared her body for a photoshoot for Italian Vogue magazine, wearing nothing but a pair of panties and a couture coat.

Rihanna, 21, is modelling a range of high-fashion clothes and cutting-edge hairstyles for the new issue of the European style bible, reports Contactmusic.

In one photo, the ‘Umbrella’ singer is seen striking a pose with a hand on her hip, and her coat hanging open to reveal her oiled-up body and bare breasts.

Madonna’s deejay beau plans world tour

MadonnaMadonna’s boyfriend Jesus Luz has revealed plans to travel around the world deejaying.

The New York Post quoted Luz as telling Glamurama Web site: “I’m going to travel around the world with my own tour, as a deejay.”

However, his listeners said Luz was not at all entertaining.

A source in Brazil said: “In his last gig at Pacha, in Buzios, guests at the club said his set list wasn’t captivating at all, and the dance floor was almost empty.”

Glamurama Web site did not think very highly of Luz’s world tour plans and said: “To think that only one year ago, he was only an Ipanema boy who earned 200-dollar per job as a model.”

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