| Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif together in 'Bigg Boss 4' Posted: 16 Dec 2010 10:09 PM PST  New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) They may have gone splitsville, but that didn't stop Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif and her former beau Salman Khan from sharing the stage on Colors' reality show "Bigg Boss 4". The actors chose to let bygones be bygones on the show, where Katrina came with her "Tees Maar Khan" director Farah Khan to promote the film, which is releasing Dec 24. Katrina, who has made waves with her popular saucy item number "Sheila ki jawaani" these days, will visit the "Bigg Boss" house with Farah, much to the surprise and delight of the housemates. The ladies in the house, including Shweta Tiwari, Dolly Bindra, Veena Malik and Seema Parihar, who were given a task to prepare a dance item on "Munni badnaam hui" and "Sheila ki jawaani", would be asked to perform in front of the two special guests. The "Tees Maar Khan" special episode will be telecast Saturday. 
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| Salman Khan starrer 'Ready' to release May 27 Posted: 16 Dec 2010 10:01 PM PST  New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The release date of Salman Khan's action comedy "Ready" has been decided -- it will hit the screens May 27 next year. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film brings Salman and Asin Thottumkal together after box office dud "London Dreams". "The schedule of 'Ready' is moving smoothly and it's been great fun working with Salman. We share a great friendship and a fantastic working equation. It's overwhelming to see his commitment towards the movie," producer Bhushan Kumar of T-series said in a statement. "He is a thorough professional and is always there with interesting inputs wherever need be..., he is like family." "Ready" also reunites Kumar with Salman after "Lucky - No Time For Love" and the producer promises that the film will be a complete entertainer with a mix of action and comedy. "I was always looking for a script which has everything and I found that in 'Ready'. The film has lots of humour, there are two-three action sequences which Salman fans will love, there are a lot of dramatic sequences, and we also have good scope for music. In short, it's a total masala entertainer with proper story and screenplay," Kumar said. 
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| Akshay kumar suffering from back problem Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:57 PM PST  Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Akshay Kumar was forced to cancel his Dubai trip to promote his forthcoming comedy "Tees Maar Khan" because of his chronic back problem. While wife Twinkle rushed Akshay to the doctors Tuesday afternoon, Akshay's co-star Katrina Kaif left for the Dubai lap of the film's promotion all alone. Apparently Akshay was insistent that he join Katrina for her trip to Dubai. But Twinkle put her husband under house-arrest, as this was not an isolated back pain. Akshay first suffered a back problem while doing a stunt sequence in "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi" in 1996. It confined him to bed rest for almost three months. Again, Akshay's back trouble recurred last year while shooting for Sajid Khan's "Housefull". He was advised surgery but Akshay opted for water therapy. It took him to Germany and he came back apparently fully cured. "It was the rigorous travel by plane and cars for the promotion of his new film that caused Akshay's back problem again," said a source. While the whirlwind tour of Dubai had to be cancelled, Akshay insisted he would leave for the London lap of his promotional tour Tuesday night. Twinkle confirmed that Akshay was better and that he left for London Tuesday night itself to promote "Tees Maar Khan" there. 
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| Agneepath remake should be a hit: Karan Johar Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:51 PM PST  Dubai, Dec 16 (IANS) Karan Johar, who is remaking his father Yash Johar's production "Agneepath", says it's his dream to make it a commercial hit this time around. "My decision to remake 'Agneepath' is purely an emotional one. And I am glad that I am as passionate about the film as my father was. I want to make this film again in memory of my father and I will make sure I get it right commercially," Karan told IANS at the ongoing Dubai International Film Festival, where he was invited for a panel discussion. "It was a film my father was most proud of. When we were making the film, we all believed it's a film that would redefine our company (Dharma Productions)...It was a commercial failure and it broke my father completely. I don't think he recovered from it ever," the filmmaker said. In the remake, Hrithik Roshan is playing the iconic Vijay Dinanath Chauhan, played by megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the original version. The role fetched Bachchan a National Award but the film tanked at the box office. Karan Johar maintains that his sole aim is to attach the 'hit' tag to "Agneepath" this time. "We will never match the brilliance of Mukul Anand, we will never ever match the brilliance of Mr.Bachchan. We cannot compare to that kind of a genius combination. I hope we will come up with a film 'Agneepath' that at least will have a hit tag attached to it. It's my dream, my endeavour," Karan said. 
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| Socialite Paris Hilton adopts new dog Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:47 PM PST  London, Dec 17 (IANS) Socialite heiress Paris Hilton, known for her love for dogs, has adopted a new dog from The Animal Foundation shelter in Las Vegas. She has given home to a three-year-old Chihuahua, reports contactmusic.com. Hilton reposted a Twitter message on the The Animal Foundation Page, which read: "Paris Hilton helps shelter animals... adopts three-year-old Chihuahua from Vegas." In another entry, the organisation also posted a photograph showing her collecting the dog after it had been neutered. The process of neutering involves either the removal or sterilisation of an animal's reproductive organ so that it can't reproduce. The organisation also thanked Hilton for taking in a dog. The 29-year-old has also urged her fans to adopt a pet rather than buy a puppy or kitten. "This Chirstmas if you're thinking of getting a dog or cat, get one at your local animal shelter. Save a Life. Don't Shop, Adopt," she tweeted. Hilton already has several other dogs, a hamster and a miniature pig. 
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| Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore in Egypt for pre-Christmas break Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:38 PM PST  London, Dec 17 (IANS) Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are on a pre-Christmas break in Egypt, and enjoying their time posing in front of the pyramids. The actors combined a charity event with a leisure trip to take a tour of the famous sights there, reports thesun.co.uk. They posed in front of the pyramids, and posted their pictures on social networking site Twitter, with a note that read: "'Just a hop!' in front of the pyramids." Kutcher even adapted the dress culture and chose to wear a full-length Egyptian-style outfit. 
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| Actress Sarah Jessica Parker to star in 'New Year's Eve' Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:32 PM PST  London, Dec 17 (IANS) Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has been roped in to star in "Valentine's Day" sequel titled "New Year's Eve". The 45-year-old star, who is known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City", will act alongside Robert De Niro, Hilary Swank, Ashton Kutcher and Michelle Pfeiffer in the film, reports contactmusic.com. Also actress Halle Berry and "High School Musical" star Zac Efron are in negotiations for roles. Parker will play the role of a mother in the film, who realises that she relies too heavily on her young daughter for company. The film will be directed by Gerry Marshall and its production will take place in February 2011. 
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| Singer Lily Allen wants baby again Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:26 PM PST  London, Dec 17 (IANS) Singer Lily Allen is undeterred after suffering two miscarriages and will be trying for baby once again in the new year. "Lily hasn't been in a great place, but she's getting there. It's been a long, hard road. She is in the country with her boyfriend Sam Cooper and doing wholesome things. They're going to start trying (for a baby) in the New Year," said Allen's sister Sarah Owen. Owen, who runs vintage clothes shop Lucy in Disguise in London with 25-year-old singer, also revealed she found it difficult to comfort her sister in the wake of what happened. "New Year, new start. Losing the baby has totally devastated her, she's still grieving. I didn't realise the impact something like this could have on someone, and as a sister it's been painful to watch," she said. Despite the tragedy, Owen says Allen is more determined than ever to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother, reports femalefirst.co.uk. She said: "Lily won't let this stop her, she is absolutely determined to be a mum. This is what she wants more than anything in the whole wide world, more than her singing career. It's always been her dream." Allen suffered her first miscarriage in January 2008 when she was dating "Chemical Brothers" star Ed Simons. She lost her second baby with boyfriend Sam Cooper last month. 
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