Shahid Kapoor upset over 'personal' joke on 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded'?

Shahid Kapoor is rumoured to have complained to 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' makers against host Manish Paul for "personal" comments

Television show host Manish Paul is known for his comic timing and sense of humour, but it seems Shahid Kapoor isn't amused. According to the latest buzz on the grapevine, the duo exchanged some icy vibes on the set of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' when Manish made some "personal" comments about Shahid, who is judging the dance reality show. The actor apparently brought the matter to the notice of the production team.

Manish Paul (left) and Shahid Kapoor on the set of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. pic/SHARAD VEGDA

A source says, "Manish has been hosting Jhalak for the past two seasons and at times, his jokes tend to get personal. So, some celebrities and contestants do not like it. But Shahid decided to speak out and inform the makers too."

Of late, the actor has been consciously guarding details about his personal life. In fact, at the trailer launch of his upcoming film 'Shaandaar', he snubbed all questions related to his married life and wife, Mira Rajput. Adds the source, "Shahid likes to keep his personal life personal. He does not enjoy it when the jokes and comments go overboard."

Manish denies the buzz and says, "(There is) nothing like that. We are having a lot of fun on the set. There is no problem at all."

While Shahid was unavailable for comment, the channel's spokesperson says: "There is absolutely no truth to it. Shahid is fond of Manish and their chemistry is very good which is visible on the show. We are surprised with these rumours being floated."

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Ranveer Singh's loss is Amitabh Bachchan's gain

Singh was apparently the first choice to host the Indian adaptation of an international show

Television producers, it seems, have been trying hard to lure Ranveer Singh into the small screen business, but he has consciously steered clear of the tube. Quite recently, the actor was approached to host the Indian adaptation of British TV series 'Tonight's The Night', but he turned it down. The makers eventually roped in Amitabh Bachchan for the non-fiction show.

Amitabh Bachchan and Ranveer Singh

Says a source, "The show producers wanted a fresh face to host the desi version of 'Tonight's The Night'. So, they met a few young actors. They had seen Ranveer's hosting skills at an awards ceremony and felt he would be ideal to entertain the audience that is part of this reality show in which ordinary people get the chance to live out their fantasies. The actor had showed interest initially, but later informed the makers about his unavailability."

Last year, Ranveer was offered the Indian adaptation of 'Who's Asking' — 'India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun' — and on his refusal, the makers signed Shah Rukh Khan. This time round, for the adaptation of 'Tonight's The Night', the makers tried to bait him in with a lucrative deal, but he still turned it down. "They were offering him a whopping amount, but Ranveer thinks it is too early for him to venture into television."

Ranveer's spokesperson confirms the buzz and says, "Ranveer has received multiple offers for television shows but he has passed up on all of them in order to remain singularly focused on (his upcoming film) 'Bajirao Mastani'."

A bottle was thrown at Harry Styles on stage

That Harry Styles does not have the best luck on stage came to the fore again. A bottle was thrown at the One Direction singer during a recent gig, taking him aback.

Harry Styles. Pic/Getty Images 

The band was thanking fans for coming to the show as the singer walked down the runway in the middle of the audience when an object was thrown and hit him in the side of the head.

In a video which has surfaced on Twitter, objects can be seen going through the air, with the star recoiling and raising his hand to his face after the painful incident.

Another clip from the show reveals the object, which some fans believe was an energy drink can, hits Harry with some force. Fans are heard shouting at a girl, who is believed to have been behind the throw, although she is simply seen laughing at the incident.

Miley Cyrus enrages Catholics with Pope Francis's photoshopped image

Los Angeles: After creating a buzz with her bizarre, near-naked ensemble at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), singer Miley Cyrus has sparked another controversy, this time causing a furore among Catholics.

Miley Cyrus (Pic/Santa Banta) and Pope Francis (Pic/AFP) 

After the Parents Television Council blasted her over her hosting gig at the MTV VMA, several Catholics were left in anger when she promoted her surprise album "Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz" on Instagram, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Cyrus took to the photo-sharing site on Tuesday night to post a photoshopped image of Pope Francis, holding a copy of her newly-dropped record.

"All the cool kidzzzz are listening to #mileycyrusandherdeadpetz. Check it out," she wrote in the caption.

Many found the use of the Pope's photograph to promote Cyrus's album offensive.

"Enferma mental (mentally ill)," a fan commented in Spanish, while another said: "This is disrespectful." Another fan agreed: "Yeah not okay with this, love u but love Pope Francis more."

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Idris Elba 'too street' to play James Bond

Los Angeles: Anthony Horowitz, writer of the new James Bond novel "Trigger Mortis", believes Idris Elba is "probably a bit too street" to be the next actor to play the fictional British spy.

Horowitz said he thought Elba was "a bit too rough" to play the part although he asserted that it wasn't "a colour issue", reports dailymail.co.uk.

Idris Elba

"I think he is probably a bit too street for Bond. Is it a question of being suave? Yeah,” Horowitz said.

Elba has long been touted as the fans' choice to become the first black Bond. For some, the reference to Elba as "too street" was code for "too black".

"Between The World and Me" author Ta-Nehisi Coates tweeted that Hororwitz should "Just be honest and say 'James Bond's being white is important to me' and be done with it."

Horowitz -- whom the estate of Bond creator Ian Fleming chose to take over the 007 books -- said his issue with Elba for the role has nothing to do with the actor's race.

"Idris Elba is a terrific actor, but I can think of other black actors who would do it better," the writer said.

Later, Horowitz tweeted an apology amidst all the controversy.

"I admit it was a poor choice of word. I am mortified to have caused offence,” he wrote.

As for the silver screen, actor Daniel Craig will return as James Bond in Sam Mendes' “Spectre”, which is slated to release in November later this year.

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Karan Johar gets nostalgic, shares a photo of his dad with SRK

The late Yash Johar with Shah Rukh Khan. Pic/Karan Johar's Twitter account

Karan Johar tweeted the photo and captioned it, "Papa and @iamsrk....#memoriesforever"

Founder of Dharma Productions, Yash Johar, can be seen with Shah Rukh Khan against the backdrop of a poster of their film 'Duplicate' (1998).

Shah Rukh Khan was quick to reply to the tweet and wrote, "Oh how I miss my friends who are gone...love u Tom Uncle & miss u most..."

The 'Dilwale' star and Karan last worked together in 'My Name is Khan' five years back. They are going to team up again in his upcoming production venture, which will be directed by 'English Vinglish' helmer Gauri Shinde and stars Alia Bhatt opposite the superstar.

Yash Johar passed away on June 26, 2004 of a chest infection. After his death, his son Karan took the reigns of Dharma Productions.

Rihanna would vote for Kanye West to be President

London: R&B singer Rihanna says she was impressed with rapper Kanye West's MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech, where he claimed he would stand in 2020 presidential election.

Rihanna and Kanye West (Pic/AFP) 

West, 38, received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the event.

The 28-year-old star said she would vote for the rapper, 38, reported Female First.

"Who wouldn't vote for Kanye? I got to see his speech and I'm really, really elated with it. His speech was incredible," she said.

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