[ItzToday.com] A.R. Rahman says Golden Globe nomination blessing beyond words

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• A.R. Rahman says Golden Globe nomination blessing beyond words
• Elizabeth Hurley wants quick divorce from Arun Nayar
• Michael Jackson's photos sold for over $265,000
• Super Model Kate Moss' new year dilemma
• Actress Keira Knightley is too shy for fame
• Hot Kim Kardashian tops 'World's Best Bum 2010' pol
• Kajol says Ajay and I don't agree on scripts easily

A.R. Rahman says Golden Globe nomination blessing beyond words Posted: 15 Dec 2010 10:00 PM PST New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Double Oscar-winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman is ecstatic about being nominated for the Golden Globe award for his work in Danny Boyle's "127 Hours". He says it is a "blessing beyond words". "I am very grateful to the Hollywood foreign press for recognising our film. To collaborate with Danny Boyle is a joy in itself, and to receive recognition for the score makes it all the more joyous. This is a blessing beyond words," Rahman posted on social networking sites Facebook and Twitter. The Chennai-based composer has been nominated in the original score for a motion picture category and is competing with the likes of Alexandre Desplat ("The King's Speech"), Danny Elfman ("Alice in Wonderland"), Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross ("The Social Network"), and Hans Zimmer ("Inception"). In 2009, Rahman had bagged a Golden Globe trophy for Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire", for the music of which he had also won two Oscars the same year. His work in "127 Hours" too has been appreciated. In fact, American mountain climber Aron Ralston, on whose life "127 Hours" is based, had also earlier sent out a personal note to Rahman and lauded his music in the film. The note read: "For A.R, Thank you for bringing your amazing music to my story - if only I had your soundtrack in the canyon, I could've lasted another 127 hours. Best Wishes, A.R. (Aron Ralston)."

Elizabeth Hurley wants quick divorce from Arun Nayar Posted: 15 Dec 2010 09:54 PM PST London, Dec 15 (IANS) Actress Elizabeth Hurley is reportedly going for a quick divorce from husband Indian-origin businessman Arun Nayar and both are believed to be happy not to share their fortunes. The British actress-and-model, who announced that they have separated after rumours of her alleged affair with Australian cricketer legend Shane Warne surfaced on internet. "There will be an amicable settlement with no party giving out large portions of money. Liz doesn't want Arun's money, and neither is Arun interested in her wealth," femalefirst.co.uk quoted an insider as saying.

Michael Jackson's photos sold for over $265,000 Posted: 15 Dec 2010 09:47 PM PST London, Dec 15 (IANS) A collection of late singer Michael Jackson's photographs have been sold for more than $265,000 at an auction in Paris. The photographs were taken in 1999 by French photographer Arno Bani when Jackson was trying to revamp his image ahead of the release of his album "Invincible" in 2001, reports dailystar.co.uk. The top-selling item was a picture of the singer in a Pharaoh-style pose - bare-chested and wearing a golden cape - which fetched $34,880.

Super Model Kate Moss' new year dilemma Posted: 15 Dec 2010 09:42 PM PST London, Dec 16 (IANS) Kate Moss is left with no new year's eve destination after she decided to change her plans at the last minute. The party-loving supermodel cancelled her original plans to go to Thailand with her musician partner Jamie Hince and eight-year-old daughter Lila-Grace but now can't find an alternative, reports femalefirst.co.uk. "They had booked Amanpuri in Thailand, where they've been for the past two years. But a week ago Kate cancelled because she wanted something different. Now they can't find anywhere," said a source. "Kate is really stressing about it because she knows it's all her fault," he added. And although the 36-year-old catwalk beauty owns a country estate in the Cotswolds, in Britain, she is refusing to hold her own party to solve her dilemma. "Her house in the country is the perfect party venue, but Kate's put her foot down and said it's not even an option," said the source.

Actress Keira Knightley is too shy for fame Posted: 15 Dec 2010 09:35 PM PST London, Dec 16 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley deliberately dresses down when she is out in public because she's too shy to talk to her fans. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star admits she struggles with fame because she is naturally very shy and feels uncomfortable when people stop her in the street, reports contactmusic.com. The 25-year-old actress always wears her scruffiest clothes when out and about in a bid to go unnoticed, and avoids showbiz parties to maintain her low profile. "I think it (fame) broke something in me. I was told very early on that if I didn't go out to openings and parties and events I would be left alone. I didn't, and they still didn't leave me alone," said Knightley. "I knew it was part of the deal in the life I had signed up to, but the fear of it has never left me. I'm still not good at being recognised. I wear scruffy clothes and hats and keep my head well down," she added.

Hot Kim Kardashian tops 'World's Best Bum 2010' pol Posted: 15 Dec 2010 09:29 PM PST London, Dec 16 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, well known for her voluptuous curves, has been voted the owner of the "World's Best Bum 2010" in an online poll. According to the organisers, the 30-year-old is blessed with "the Holy Grail of Hindquarters", reports thesun.co.uk. The second place in the poll has been occupied by actress-singer Jennifer Lopez, and Beyonce Knowles took the third position. Actress Jessica Biel was given the fourth position for her "perfectly plump and toned" derriere, followed by Lady Gaga in the fifth spot. "Waka waka" girl Shakira, popular for her hip movements in her music videos, stood sixth, and Rihanna took the seventh spot for "being blessed".

Kajol says Ajay and I don't agree on scripts easily Posted: 15 Dec 2010 09:11 PM PST Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Kajol, who will be seen with husband Ajay Devgn on screen after a gap of two years in the animation film "Toonpur Ka Superhero", says the two cannot team up often because they hardly ever like the same script. "Ajay and I will always take years to be together on screen because we hardly ever agree on a script. We actually don't agree on most scripts," Kajol, 35, told IANS in an interview. "What he thinks as workable is something that I find not working for me at all. So it's very rare that we actually come across something that we both agree on and we both would like to work on," she added. They tied the knot in 1999 after a few years of courtship and are known as one of the best couples in Bollywood. They created reel magic with "Hulchul", "Pyar Toh Hona Hi Tha", "Ishq" and "Dil Kya Kare". Their last outing together was Ajay's directorial debut "U Me Aur Hum" (2008), which was critically appreciated for its theme and performances but was a box-office dud. The actress says over the years she has become more comfortable working with Ajay, 41. "As the years go by, you get more comfortable and get used to the way the other person works; otherwise the process remains the same. It just becomes more of a team." Now once again they are set to create celluloid magic with the live action animation movie "Toonpur Ka Superhero" slated to hit the screens Dec 24. Directed by Kireet Khurana, the film has been produced by Krishika Lulla and Kumar Mangat Pathak. The film shows Ajay and Kajol playing humans who enter the world of cartoons. This is Kajol's first animation film and she asserts it was not a cakewalk. "It was very tough working on the film. We even had to re-shoot a few scenes. Dubbing and shooting was equally frustrating. You had to keep so many things in mind like timing and everything," she said. "There were a few action sequences too where I had to do action in front of a green space, so I was smiling, scowling, laughing - all in the wrong places! However, our action director Jack Gill was very good and very patient with us," she said. The actress dismissed rumours that the film was releasing after a delay. "It's releasing when we thought it would. Animation takes time. We shot in three-four months but then a lot more has to be done on each character. Karan Johar's animation film is still being made, 'Avatar' took five years to make. Simply because you don't want to mess it up. There is so much on stake," she said. In the film Ajay is the superhero, but Kajol's favourite is Superman. "My superhero is the Superman. I loved him; I read all his comics," she announced. Finally, after two releases this year, the actress is planning to take time off. "I'm not working on any film right now. No plans as of now. It's very difficult handling two kids. I don't get time and I want to give all my time to them for some time now," she said. The couple have two children - seven-year-old daughter Nysa born in 2003 and Yug, who was born this year.

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