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Imagine TV's Swayamvar seems to be losing its charm. Ratan Ka Rishta - the third season recorded the lowest ever ratings for the debut episode of the show, while Sony TV's romantic drama Bade Achche Lagte Hain emerged a winner when both shows hit the small screen the same day.Both shows went on air Monday, but at different time slots.Bade Achche Lagte Hain, which has brought back two of Indian television's best known faces - Sakshi Tanwar...

The release date of Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, starring Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif and Ali Zafar has been pushed from July to September 9.The makers saw no point in releasing the film the same month as Imran Khan's Delhi Belly and Katrina Kaif's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.A source said, "MBKD is YRF's next big film. They decided to play it safe rather than battle it out with two other biggies starring their lead stars. Imran Khan's Delhi Belly...

Bejoy Nambiar's film Shaitan, which is touted as showing the dark side of the life of Mumbai youngsters, doesn't intend to have shock value to grab attention, says actor Gulshan Devaiya."I don't think we have done anything, which would have a shock value. It was scripted and it was in a flow. If it turns out something is shocking, then its ok but it's not done intentionally to shock people or to grab attention," Gulshan told in an interview....

National award winning actor-director duo, Dhanush and Vetri Maaran, go back a long way.They worked together on Maaran's 2007 directorial debut Polladhavan and Aadukalam, their second collaboration, won six National awards this year. But the director has said no to a hat-trick.The 35-year-old filmmaker says that his next offering, still in the scripting stage, will not star Dhanush, the son-in-law of superstar Rajinikanth."I believe in...

"Dabangg" actress Sonakshi Sinha has been announced as the new face of the D'Damas diamond jewellery brand. She has taken over from Preity Zinta."Sonakshi Sinha is the face of the new Indian woman who is confident, versatile and has got tremendous self-belief. She has the charisma, grace, beauty and the attitude that goes perfectly with the brand image," said R.K. Menon, COO, D'damas Jewellery India Pvt Ltd. The 23-year-old is also associated...

Fired Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen has put his Beverly Hills mansion on sale for $7.2 million.According to Realtor.com, the 7,924-sq-ft post office home was built in 1992, and has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, reports the New York Daily News.The house with an outdoor kitchen with a dining area, spa and a screening room is perfect for a creation of a ‘Sober Valley Lodge’.Sheen has bought out ex-wife Brooke Mueller's share in...

The Upendra-Catherine-Soundarya starrer Godfather is briskly underway. The film, which is already the talk of the town, has A R Rahman composing his original tunes for the first time in Kannada. And this he’s doing for a whopping amount of Rs 1.5 crore, which is said to be half of what he charges for Tamil films.“Rahman, who has had early associations with Sandalwood as a keyboardist, was coaxed to sign this project by long time associate...

It has emerged that actress Liv Tyler will strip for a steamy love scene in her upcoming movie The Ledge for the first time in 15 years.It is the first nude scene since the 1996's Stealing Beauty for the 33-year-old actress, reports the Fox News."I was like, 'No way, sorry,' she had said after reading the Stealing Beauty script calling for her to appear au natural."Of course the thought of showing your body parts is a terrifying thought—I...

It has emerged that Justin Bieber sports a tattoo of 'Jesus' written in Hebrew on the left side of his rib cage, underneath his arm.The 17-year-old flaunted his second tattoo during his Hawaiian vacation where he was photographed shirtless on the beach. The teen star also has a small bird inked onto his lower left torso.Bieber's choice of the tattoo comes as no surprise considering his devout Christian background."Christianity was based...

Kourtney Kardashian strips down to a bikini for the cover of the June issue of Shape magazine, Less than two years after giving birth to son Mason. "I'm proof that even after having a baby, you can look better and sexier than ever!" she says.'The Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami' star credits motherhood with giving her a new sense of confidence about her body. "Before I wouldn't just run around in a bikini without anything on," she said. "And...

It has been confirmed that Kendall Jenner, the 15-year-old sister of Kim Kardashian is on birth control pills."She is on birth control. I'm the one who has all the talks with her," Fox News quoted Kendall's sister Khloe Kardashian as telling E! Online’s Mark Malkin.Khole, however added, that her little sister was doing it for reasons other than being sexually active."But I don't want it to be bad. Because it's not that reason why she’s...

Cheryl Cole, who has been dumped from US X Factor, may take the ultimate revenge on Simon Cowell and defect to a rival network.The singer has been offered to join talent show The Voice, which the BBC plans to launch on Saturday evenings next year.The Voice, where judges including Christina Aguilera hear the auditions “blind” and rate the talent purely on their singing voices, is a hit in the States, where it attracts more than 12 million...

Simon Cowell has expressed his grief over the sacking of judge Cheryl Cole from the US X Factor show.He is said to have confided to a friend that he feels guilty and sorry that it didn't work out, reported The Sun.Cowell reportedly said that his 'hands were tied' by network executives, who did not seem to be impressed by the 27-year-old pop star."He is gutted," said a source at Fox channel."He loves Cheryl and did everything in his power...

Getting a boost in her seemingly moribund career is Filipina-American singer Nicole Scherzinger, who has just been tapped to replace British singer Cheryl Cole as judge on “X-Factor-USA.”Scherzinger was originally chosen as segment host of the newly-established program.Reports weren’t clear why Cole, who was among the more popular judge-mentor of “X-Factor UK,” was dropped. Some claim the ejection was due to Cole being relatively unknown...

Lindsay Lohan stripped down to just a white bikini in Malibu, California, for an upcoming short film, giving an ample display of her curvaceous bare bottom.Lindsay is starring in the 90 second flick aptly titled 'Lindsay Lohan' and shows up looking sexy frolicking in the water."Lindsay has an incredible emotional and physical presence on screen that holds an existential vulnerability while harnessing the power of the transcendental the...

Buzz is that Ileana has been offered a role in the Bollywood flick which is based on the life of the underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. The actress has reportedly been offered the role to play the Don’s love-interest.When Ileana was questioned about this, she refused to divulge any details. The actress however revealed that she has signed up a Hindi film but she could not reveal the details of the project before it is officially announced.She...

It looks like Bollywood hotties are going through hard times at the airports. Few days back, Minnisha Lamba was detained at the Mumbai Airport for not revealing about the gold she carried as ‘Gold materials’ come under dutiable materials.Bipasha Basu was also caught up in a similar situation as she didn’t declare about the gold that she was carrying. Apparently, she was stopped for enquiry and was asked to pay the duty tax.On her return,...

Malayalam Superstar, Mohanlal’s film with Sameera, Oru Naal Varum is to be dubbed and released in Tamil with the same name. The movie although did not fare well at the box office in Kerala is to be released in Tamil considering the huge fan base for both the Malayalam Superstar and the glamorous Sameera in Tamil Nadu.The film that is written by actor Sreenivasan and directed by Rajeev Kumar is about an ordinary man who just wants to build...

Bollywood's original Khiladi Akshay Kumar can't wait to step into the shoes of Ajay Devgn in the much awaited sequel of the hit gangster drama Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.Director Milan Luthria is busy helming Dirty Picture now but says that Akshay is raring to go for the film which will see him play an underworld don."This will be my first film with Akshay. As a director it helps you immensely when your actor is super charged about a film,"...

Her moves have made her a global superstar and sex symbol but you won't be seeing Jennifer Lopez shimmying to a Bollywood track in the near future.The diva is busy promoting her latest album Love?, her first in four years, and is a bit too busy for a song and dance stint in the world's largest film industry."I haven't given it (Bollywood) a thought just yet! I want my fans in India to listen to the album. If I have plans of coming to India,...

Actor Javed Jaffrey suffered an injured leg while shooting the final scene of his forthcoming laugh riot Double Dhamaal -- as a result, director Indra Kumar had to alter the scene.Javed, who also featured in Dhamaal - the prequel to the movie, was shooting at Mehboob Studios when he broke his leg and had to be admitted to a hospital."The film was on its last leg. Javed jumped on the bed very hard and his knee and the ligament below the...

Three years after the 'unbuttoning' controversy, a nervous Akshay Kumar is all set to walk the ramp again in Delhi today.This time, it's for a vest brand he endorses. The Khiladi has come up with a novel idea for the event. He will sport a T-shirt that says 'No Controversies Please'.A source close to Akshay says, "The company had a very tough time convincing Akki to walk the ramp again. Last time, when he walked at a fashion show, he and...

Sonu Sood's love for automobiles goes a long time back but when it comes to Harley Davidson, it was one beauty he always yearned to own. Recently while shooting for AB Corp's Bbuddha Hoga Tera Baap he got so inspired after watching Amitabh Bachchan (who plays an underworld don) ride a Harley Davidson that Sonu went and bought one for himself!Sonu said, "I guess when I saw the bike on the sets and saw Mr Bachchan riding it, it spurred...

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth flew to Singapore late last night. The trip is intended for "rest and rehabilitation" after being discharged from a private hospital where he was admitted for respiratory problems. The Endhiran star was wheeled in through the cargo entrance through gate number two even as media personnel and others waited around gate numbers five and six, airport sources said.Rajini was taken to the waiting aircraft by an ambulance...

Name, fame and success always go with some problems. Naturally, they become the center of attraction for the gossip columnists and celebrities always fall prey for such gossip mongers.The victim on this news is the renowned Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who goes through unceasing problems being a part of some rumor or the other almost all the time.Recently, one of the Hindi entertainment channels had aired the news "Aishwarya is all set to go...

American actor Jeff Conaway, best known for his roles in the 1970s hit television series Taxi and blockbuster film Grease, died Friday morning. He was 60, local celebrity websites reported.The former child star, who began acting on Broadway when he was only two years old, died in Encino, California after a long, sad life of addiction that made him one of Hollywood's cautionary tales.He was hospitalised earlier this month at a hospital in...

All the heroines in tinsel town are dying to work with the hot and happening Karthi, and they were all considered for the female lead in Saguni. But Shriya Saran is the lucky lady who has landed the part. She is pleased to be sharing screen space with a livewire like Karthi. Kannada babe Praneetha, who will be seen in Arulnidhi’s Udayan is also being considered for a part in Saguni. Apparently, Saguni is a two-heroine project and is being...

Helena Bonham Carter felt like she had "come home" when she met Tim Burton.The British actress - who raises children Billy, seven and Nell, three, with the US director - has the same "moral values" as her long-term partner and she enjoys being with him because of how creative he is. She said: "There are a lot of things we've got in common; we've got the same moral values and the same humour which can be quite playful and childish. I also...

Orlando Bloom is reuniting with his 'Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson for 'The Hobbit', the much hyped adaptation of JRR Tolkien's original novel. Jackson says he is thrilled to work again with Bloom, who played elf Legolas in the 'Rings' series. But the actor will appear in a different role in the new movie, the Hollywood Reporter said. "Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas. I'm...

Lindsay Lohan has been fitted with an ankle monitor and will serve her sentence on house arrest rather than going to jail.A sheriff's official says the 24-year-old starlet started serving her term Thursday after turning herself in at a jail facility just after 5 a.m.Lohan was sentenced in April to 120 days in jail for violating her probation in a 2007 drunken driving case by taking a necklace from a Venice jewelry store without permission....

The hot star has admitted that filing for legal separation from the actress -whom he was married to for two years - in December has caused him "a lot of pain" which he is still trying to "come out" of.He explained: "Anyone who gets divorced goes through a lot of pain but you come out of it. I'm not out of it yet. At all."However, the 34-year-old star says he was lucky to have the "luxury" of parting with Scarlett - who is now dating actor...

While Carla Bruni has refused to confirm her pregnancy in public but the French first lady showed off her baby bump at the G8 summit. According to a friend of President Nicholas Sarkozy, the 43-year old former model is expecting a baby boy. This will be Bruni's second son - she has a 10-year-old from a previous relationship - and Sarkozy's fourth. As the French first lady takes steps into her second motherhood, we trace Carla Bruni's journey...

Arulnidhi’s Udayan is a simple love story with all the commercial elements, says its debut director Chaplin. According to the director, the hero, Arulnidhi, proposes marriage to the heroine, played by Pranitha during their very first meet.This evokes a strong opposition from a rowdy gang. Why this opposition, forms the crux of the story and it will have the audiences gripped to their seats, said Chaplin. The director was very forthcoming...

Padmasree Dr. Kamal Haasan’s grand venture went through some decisive moments today and we at Behindwoods are proud to be the first to be bringing you these exciting revelations about Viswaroopam.The most important decision made today was that the responsibility of directing this magnum opus will no longer rest on the shoulders of Selvaraghavan. It will be instead taken up by Kamal Haasan himself. He will be directing the film in addition...

Kim Kardashian's ex-boyfriend Reggie Bush is reportedly down and out over the news of Kardashian's engagement to NBA player Kris Humphries."We heard Kim got engaged, so we think that's why [Reggie] didn't turn up," a party-goer overheard Bush's teammate Cody Green tell a friend at the party. "He must be pretty cut up. He sounded like he was, and that was why he didn't make it down." (Third-hand information alert!)Kardashian and Bush began...

It was revealed yesterday (25.05.11) that the basketball star had proposed to his socialite girlfriend after just six months of dating, and the 26-year-old sportsman insists he has always known they were meant to be together.He said: "I think probably within a month of meeting her I knew she was 'The One'."Kim, 30, loves her fiance's sense of humour and praised him for having a "good heart".She gushed to People magazine: "I really fell...

Former child actor Gigi Goyette's friend has claimed that Arnold Schwarzenegger's rough sex session caused her some injury due to which 'she had to go to hospital'.Goyette was left "hurt and embarrassed", the friend said."She said Arnold was unbelievably frisky and that she had to go to hospital he was so rough. She was embarrassed turning up with an injury like that," the Sun quoted the pal as saying.The 1989 romp allegedly took place...

Actress Lindsay Lohan was left embarrassed while frolicking in the surf on Miami Beach, after her breasts were exposed when her bikini top fell down. Lohan, 24, made a desperate attempt to preserve her modesty by wrapping her arms across her breasts, but was not able to cover up the wardrobe malfunction, the Daily Mail reported. The 'Mean Girls' star did her best to laugh off the moment as she emerged from the sea. Earlier, Lohan had posed...

That what everyone was waiting for a long time has finally happened. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are engaged. The pair announced it officially on the cover of People magazine. Happy Kim has written today in a blog: “I couldn’t be happier! I finally found my missing puzzle piece, I’m complete!”The most important in this news is a magnificent 20.5 carat diamond engagement ring, which Kim has received from her boyfriend. The ring has...

Kalki Koechlin who will be seen in a hot sexy avatar in ‘Shaitan’ claims wearing bikini for the movie was a no big deal for her.The actress is known for the kind of role she opts for and while talking about her bikini scene, she said, “For me the bikini shot in ‘Shaitan’ was not difficult as it was done around friends. It was like any group of friends in Mumbai will go to a resort and have fun in swimming pool and throw things around.”“Yes,...

It’s not easy to get famous but it’s definitely hard to handle fame. The Kingfisher Model Hunt winner Angela Jonsson fortunately and unfortunately is the girl of the moment. Not only is her link-up story with Ranbir Kapoor creating ripples, rumours of her meeting Bollywood’s another heartthrob Shahid Kapoor is also gaining momentum. Now we learn that Angela, who is not aware how the gossipmongers in B-town work, is a worried girl and it’s...

The last instalment of Murder had set the pulses racing with its steamy scenes between the lead pair Mallika Sherawat and Emraan Hashmi. Now, the sequel to the film Murder 2 is all set to beat the record with Jacqueline Fernandez (who replaces Mallika) going all out for the film.As per the sources, it is learnt that Murder 2 will feature the story of a serial killer in addition to the already-talked-about racy scenes between the new leading...

They say that dog is a man's best friend… well, we say that PETA is any animal's best friend. The latest campaign from the nature loving society is with the young Bollywood heart-throb Imran Khan. The actor, who is all ready with his next film Delhi Belly, posed for PETA along with his best friend 'Tony' and Yes, he is a dog that really is.The campaign that Imran is doing is to promote the adoption of stray dogs. Why buy a friend when you...

American TV honchos have urged Cheryl Cole to dump her dancer pal Derek Hough in a bid to raise her US profile. Executives have bluntly told her that splitting with Hough is the place to start. Friends of the new US 'X Factor' presenter, 27, said she is torn over what to do about dancer Hough, 26, who she has been dating for nearly a year. "Derek may be dreaming of worldwide stardom but he's seen as a small-time dancer on a TV show... and...

Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan, who had a roaring affair with Samantha Ronson less than a year back, admits she is still interested in men. On a recent radio show, Lohan was asked directly if she preferred men or women, reports said."We'd love to know whether you're like a lesbian or whether you're a bi, because boys wanna know if they still have a chance. Have we still got a chance?" the host asked the actress. "Yes," she responded. The...