Thursday, December 3, 2015

Sandra Bullock adopts a daughter, Laila

London: Sandra Bullock is now a proud mother of two after adopting a second child, Laila.


Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock. Pic/Santa Banta

In an interview, the 51-year-old actress revealed that she has adopted a three year-old girl, who was in foster care in Louisiana, the People reports.
The 'Gravity' actress added, the whole process of expanding her family started three years ago with her son Louis' help.
Earlier, five years ago, Bullock had adopted her son Louis from Louisiana as well.

Paris Hilton strips down for latest raunchy shoot

Melbourne: Paris Hilton has bared her butt in the latest photo shoot for the Paper Magazine.


In one of the pics, the 34-year-old TV personality showed off her bare back and nude butt in a backless jumpsuit with her arms and legs tied up with thin ribbon bows at the back, News.com.au reports.
In another, the reality star, who wore a hairy white coat for the shot, completed her sexy look with a slicked back hair and black lipstick.

In an interview, 'The Simple Life' actress revealed she is very shy, adding that many weird lies about her had been written and one of them was that she had dated Michael Jackson.
Notably, Hilton's raunchy booty shot is similar to Kim Kardashian's November 2014 cover for the same magazine, which broke the Internet.

Watch: New explosive trailer of 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice'

Zack Snyder's 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice' second trailer has arrived online. The 3 minute trailer showcases the epic fight between Batman and Superman along with Lex Luthor, Wonder Woman and a sneak peek at a new villain. Watch it here...

On December 2nd, Warner Bros. Pictures official YouTube channel unveiled the second trailer to the much awaited DC superhero movie, 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice'.
The trailer starts off with Superman's alter ego Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) in an intense argument with Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Jesse Eisenberg who plays Lex Luthor reveals his ultimate plan, "the greatest gladiator match in the history of the world: Son of Krypton versus Bat of Gotham!"
Doomsday
Doomsday. Courtesy/YouTube
The trailer also gives us a glimpse of Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman in action and also the first look at the new villain Doomsday.
Earlier they also released a sneak peek teaser ahead of the trailer launch.
The film also stars Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, and Jason Momoa as Aquaman. The movie will hit theatres in the US on March 25, 2016.

Amy Poehler: My friendship with Tina Fey is like marriage

London: Actress Amy Poehler says her friendship with Tina Fey is "like a marriage" and the two stars love working together because they are comfortable with each other.


Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
The former "Saturday Night Live" co-stars are starring in new movie "Sisters" together and revealed their history is very important to them both, reported Female First.
"It's like a good marriage. My mom always says it's very important to have people in your life who knew you when. The older you get, the more you treasure that idea of someone knowing your family and where you came from, and being around during these times and these times. Tina and I, we don't have any sisters," Poehler, 44, said.
45-year-old Tina, however, joked that the secret to their friendship is that "we don't see each other very often".
Meanwhile, the pair revealed they love working together because it means they don't have to deal with any potential awkwardness with new people on set.
"There's usually this moment at the beginning of a film when you have to go out for dinner and talk to the person and be like, 'How do you like to work?' "We didn't have to do any of that when we first started 'Sisters'."

Oprah Winfrey has praised pop star Taylor Swift as a "true great role model

London: TV host Oprah Winfrey has praised pop star Taylor Swift as a "true great role model", who is wonderful at handling fame.


Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey
Taylor Swift (Pic/Santa Banta) and Oprah Winfrey (Pic/AFP)
The media mogul, 61, is a huge fan of the 25-year-old "Shake It Off" singer, reported Female First.
"I've never seen any woman handle herself the way she does. She makes my eyes water, the way she handles herself.
"She manages the whole fame trip, what it means to be in the spotlight, so when you think about all the things going wrong (with) the world, she is the true great role model."

Courteney Cox calls off engagement after 18 months

Actress Courteney Cox has ended her engagement with rocker Johnny McDaid, whom she was engaged to for about 18 months. According to a website, the former Friends star broke up with the Snow Patrol member shortly before Thanksgiving.

Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid
Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid

The two got engaged in June 2014, after dating for six months, with McDaid proposing with the help of Cox's daughter Coco.
The couple was last seen indulging in public display of affection in September. On Twitter, the Cougar Town star shared a photograph in which they are seen embracing
each other.
Buzz suggests that the couple's relationship was put under strain by different approaches to fame, with Cox preferring to go out with friends while McDaid liked to avoid publicity.
A source said that the couple was going to counselling because they were having issues and fighting a lot, about everything.
It would have been the first marriage for McDaid and the second for Cox.
The actress was previously married to actor David Arquette. They divorced in 2013.
Meanwhile, Cox, dressed casually in a pair of jeans and a loose T-shirt, was spotted having replaced her engagement ring with a gold band.

Courteney Cox calls off engagement after 18 months

Actress Courteney Cox has ended her engagement with rocker Johnny McDaid, whom she was engaged to for about 18 months. According to a website, the former Friends star broke up with the Snow Patrol member shortly before Thanksgiving.


Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid
Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid

The two got engaged in June 2014, after dating for six months, with McDaid proposing with the help of Cox's daughter Coco.
The couple was last seen indulging in public display of affection in September. On Twitter, the Cougar Town star shared a photograph in which they are seen embracing
each other.
Buzz suggests that the couple's relationship was put under strain by different approaches to fame, with Cox preferring to go out with friends while McDaid liked to avoid publicity.
A source said that the couple was going to counselling because they were having issues and fighting a lot, about everything.
It would have been the first marriage for McDaid and the second for Cox.
The actress was previously married to actor David Arquette. They divorced in 2013.
Meanwhile, Cox, dressed casually in a pair of jeans and a loose T-shirt, was spotted having replaced her engagement ring with a gold band.

Courteney Cox calls off engagement after 18 months

Actress Courteney Cox has ended her engagement with rocker Johnny McDaid, whom she was engaged to for about 18 months. According to a website, the former Friends star broke up with the Snow Patrol member shortly before Thanksgiving.


Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid
Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid

The two got engaged in June 2014, after dating for six months, with McDaid proposing with the help of Cox's daughter Coco.
The couple was last seen indulging in public display of affection in September. On Twitter, the Cougar Town star shared a photograph in which they are seen embracing
each other.
Buzz suggests that the couple's relationship was put under strain by different approaches to fame, with Cox preferring to go out with friends while McDaid liked to avoid publicity.
A source said that the couple was going to counselling because they were having issues and fighting a lot, about everything.
It would have been the first marriage for McDaid and the second for Cox.
The actress was previously married to actor David Arquette. They divorced in 2013.
Meanwhile, Cox, dressed casually in a pair of jeans and a loose T-shirt, was spotted having replaced her engagement ring with a gold band.

Pitbull honoured to be Sofia Vergara's wedding singer

London: Rapper Pitbull was "honoured" to perform at Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello's wedding.


Pitbull and Sofia Vergara
Pitbull and Sofia Vergara. Pic/Santa Banta

The 34-year-old rapper was thrilled when his friend asked him to provide the entertainment when she tied the knot with the "Magic Mike XXL" star in Florida last month, reported Femalefirst.
"Sofia I've known now for six, seven years, but I've always been a big fan of hers. You'll notice in interviews back in the day they would say, who is the woman you think is the most beautiful or someone you think is gorgeous? Sofia Vergara.
"To see what she has done with her career, from the root to the fruit, it's an honour and a blessing to be at her wedding and to be a part of such a special day with her," she said.
The "Fireball" hitmaker's 45-minute set went down a storm with the 400 guests, but no one enjoyed themselves more than the "Modern Family" actress - much to her new husband's shock.
"That was a lot of fun. You know, Sofia knows how to have a good time. By the third song in -- I did about a 45-minute set -- she was on stage with all her beautiful bridesmaids and friends, and that's when the party started.
"She definitely dances more than Joe, and Joe was looking on that stage going, 'Oh boy'. And his family was going, 'Oh boy, this is going to be a ride.' It is, my friend. Get ready. But it will be fun."

Pharrell Williams puts up his Miami penthouse up for sale

Pharrell Williams has got money on his mind, as he has put his Miami penthouse up for sale and wishes to bag $10.9 million for it. 


Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams

The 42-year-old singer's condo has five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms and it spans more than 9,000 square feet, reports a newspaper.
The music mogul's luxury apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows and a breathtaking three-story living room, which sits beneath a huge domed ceiling.
Leading to The Voice judge's bedroom is an imposing spiral staircase, which is flanked by his Family Guy artwork.
The rest of the penthouse is minimally decorated, except for one bedroom with Minion toys.

Here's why Chris Brown called off his Australian tour

Singer Chris Brown has called off his Australian tour after being denied a visa based on his history of domestic violence.


Chris Brown
Chris Brown
Confirming the news, ticket company Ticketek Australia released a statement, saying the singer's December 2015 Australian and New Zealand tour had been scrapped, a newspaper reports.
Ticketek also revealed that shows scheduled at Perth Arena on 9 December, Rod Laver Arena on 12 December, Allphones Arena on 14 December and Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 16 December are cancelled.
It is being said that the tickets for the Love More' hit-maker's Down Under tour is remained on sale despite his visa status remaining unclear.
However, the ticket company seems to be confident of rescheduling the singer's tour in the near future.
Back in September, the Australian Government declined Brown's visa application due to a well-publicised incident of domestic violence.

Harrison Ford: My 'Star Wars' character now more complex

Los Angeles: Veteran actor Harrison Ford says that the character of Han Solo in the forthcoming 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is emotionally more complex.


Harrison Ford. Pic/AFP
Harrison Ford. Pic/AFP
Reprising his role as captain of the Millennium Falcon in the movie, Ford says that he always wanted to know a little more about Han Solo 30 years after first playing the role, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"I thought it was a great idea and I wanted to know a little bit more about Han Solo 30 years later. He was always the wise guy, but has he gotten wiser, less wise, more wise? I think he's got a more complex story now. A little bit more of an emotional context than perhaps there was before. But he's still - he's still the same guy," Ford said in a television show.
The 73-year-old also revealed he has already seen the movie and was impressed with director J.J. Abrams' work.
"It was great. It's a wonderful movie, it's got great production values. It's a real big movie and I was delighted to see it," he said.

In private or in public, Emma Watson wants to be herself

Los Angeles: Actress Emma Watson says she doesn't want to draw a line between her public and her private life. Her idea is to just be herself.


Emma Watson
Emma Watson. Pic/Santa Banta
"(I am) my most authentic self. I don't want there to be a big separation between the public and the private person. It's definitely the harder road to tread but without a doubt, ultimately the most rewarding," said the "Noah" actress, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"It sounds like a ridiculous thing to say, but I'm very interested in truth, in finding ways to be messy and unsure and flawed and incredible and great and my fullest self, all wrapped into one. When you watch the work of someone like actress Emma Thompson, you feel like you're seeing something true, and I aspire to that," she added.
She said she spent so long working on her "Harry Potter" character Hermione Granger that she didn't get to figure out who she really was until now.
"(I've) spent more than half of my life pretending to be someone else. While my contemporaries were dyeing their hair and figuring out who they were, I was figuring out who Hermione was and how best to portray her," Watson told Porter Magazine, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"Now at 25, for the first time in my life, I feel like I have a sense of self that I'm comfortable with," she added.

Kylie Jenner hates wearing make-up

Los Angeles: Reality TV personality Kylie Jenner, 18, says she hates wearing make-up because she feels she's too young.


Kylie Jenner. Pic/AFP
Kylie Jenner. Pic/AFP
"I honestly hate wearing make-up. Lately, I've just been so over it. I feel like I'm way too young to wear such heavy make-up all the time.
"It's just bad for your skin, but I'm always doing photo shoots or red carpets and events, so I just obviously want to look good," Kylie told Interview magazine, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Kylie doesn't rely on a make-up artist to do up her face as she prefers to put her own spin on her look.
Taking to her website KylieJenner.com last week, the reality TV personality gave fans an insight into how she gets impeccable skin and a nice plump pout.
After applying her moisturiser in the clip, the reality TV star dished out some top tips on how she corrects her eyebrows after she has accidentally filled them in too much.
She explained while showing fans her technique: "If you ever colour it too dark, don't you fear, brush it through."

Leonardo DiCaprio was not raped by bear in 'The Revenant'

Washington, D.C: Refuting rumours of Leonardo DiCaprio being raped by a bear in his upcoming flick 'The Revenant', Fox Studios has issued a statement clearing the actual facts.

In a statement, the studio said the 'Titanic' actor was attacked by a female bear which was protecting her cubs, Us magazine reports.

Leonardo DiCaprio in 'The Revenant'. Pic/ Santa Banta
The studio also pointed out that DiCaprio, who will portray the role of real-life frontiersman Hugh Glass in film, was attacked by a bear while depicting the scene during an 1823 expedition of the American wilderness.
Earlier, there were rumours that the actor's character Glass was brutally attacked by a bear who reportedly then flips him over on his back and proceeds to molest him.
Helmed by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez, the forthcoming adventure-thriller film will also star actors Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson and Will Poulter among others and is slated to hit US theaters on December 25, 2015.

Sylvester Stallone executive producing 'Rambo' TV series

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone is bringing his iconic film character John Rambo to TV.


Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone. Pic/Santa Banta
'Rambo: New Blood' will be executive produced by the 'Rocky' star, who will also appear in the series, reported Variety.
The TV drama will focus on the relationship between mercenary Rambo and his son - a character that has not appeared in any of the four "Rambo" movies.
Stallone first appeared onscreen as John Rambo in 1982's 'First Blood'.
In addition to the 'Rambo' series, Stallone is also developing a TV show based on 'The Expendables' movies.

Kriti Sanon's surreal experience at Maratha Mandir

One film old Kriti Sanon still can't believe that she is acting with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in 'Dilwale'.

Kriti Sanon. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
Kriti Sanon. Pic/Shadab Khan
The 'Heropanti' actress recalls going to watch 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' in Maratha Mandir.
So it was a surreal experience to return to the theatre for the film's event with SRK and Kajol recently.
Now that the promotions have started, the youngster is sharing the stage with the stars, so she has to keep pinching herself to assure that it's for real.
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Aditya bakes a cake for father Udit Narayan on birthday

Udit Narayan turned 60 on December 1, but the singer would rather not be reminded of it. As they say, what is age, but just a mere number.

Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan
Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan

So his family pretended that he had turned 30. The big highlight was his son, Aditya, baking a blueberry cheesecake for him.
Aditya also got a designer suit stitched for his dad on his big day as Udit is more than happy roaming around in a vest, shorts and flip-flops.
And needless to add, both sang out loud.

Saif Ali Khan sizzles in a royal look

Saif Ali Khan looked royal on the ramp as he walked to showcase some new designs.

Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan

 Kunal Kapoor
Kunal Kapoor

Dia Mirza
Dia Mirza

Mandira Bedi
Mandira Bedi

Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda

Randeep Hooda and Kunal Kapoor exhibited some cutting edge silhouettes, blending contemporary style with a colonial touch of British India.

Bollywood celebrities and their statement T-shirts

Worn to stand out or express their mood, B-Town celebrities are wearing statement T-shirts in style

Ever tried making a statement without uttering a single word? Statement T-shirts seem to be the new weapon of choice for celebrities these days. If you have something to say, why not say it in style? Cheeky and in-your-face, this effortless and chic meets casual trend is hot on the fashion radar and being welcomed by actors. Also, it should be noted that not every T-shirt that is worn is a poignant message for the public. Some are witty puns, some sarcastic messages and some are poking fun at oneself.
We hunted down some such T-shirts spotted on celebs which spoke volumes of their state of mind.
Kareena Kapoor's shirt reads 'I used to be a hippie.' Missing the vigour and free spiritedness of a different time, maybe? Not much to fault here; she looks good.
Kareena Kapoor Khan 
Gauging from Karan Johar's look, he doesn't seem very keen on living upto what his shirt declares which is, 'I feel love.'
Karan Johar 
We don't argue with Jacqueline Fernandez' T-shirt which says 'I look even better in a towel.' The black stilletos and red lips are a nice touch to an otherwise simple look.
Jacqueline Fernandez 
We're totally digging Esha Gupta's cheeky T-shirt and the overall look seems pretty flawless as well. She paired a sassy 'let me ask my mom first' top with checked pants and black boots. We like.
 
Esha Gupta
Ayushmann Khurrana's shirt says 'I can't stop Googling myself.' Well that's okay, we all have at some point. He pairs it well with black animated shoes, a cap and a pair of sunglasses.