Imran on what sets SRK, Aamir and Salman apart

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan, who entered Hindi filmdom just three years ago, says he loves the three big Khans of Bollywood - Salman, Aamir and Shah Rukh - for their different qualities that set them apart.

What has always inspired me about Shah Rukh is the level of energy that he has. Whenever you see him, he is so energetic. That is very attractive to see. You don?t want to take your eyes off such a person,? Imran told IANS.

With Aamir (who is his uncle) what I have always admired and have been jealous of is his ability to figure out what is the pulse of the audience. He can read a story, he can watch a film and he will know what will work. It is uncanny how he does that, how he knows it."

Salman?s charisma is beyond anything that any star has had before because with Salman, people ask no questions. They know it?s a Salman film and they will come, not even bothered about what the film is all about,? he added.

Imran is quite right -- despite not-so-encouraging reviews, Salman's just released "Bodyguard" has got an overwhelming response at the box office.

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Sonam Kapoor: I don't give a s**t

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Sonam Kapoor moves miles away from her fashionista image in her upcoming film. The 26-year-old sports a no-make up look in Mausam, in which she plays a small town girl.

Sonam loves her look in the film and says experimenting with clothes comes naturally to her. "The only reason I experiment with clothes is that I don't give a damn about what people think. I'm very comfortable in what I wear and who I am, I do what I want to," says the actor in an interview to fashion glossy, Harper's Bazaar, in it's September issue.

"I don't react because I really don't give a shit," she adds. Her piercings and tattoos attest to that, but she demurs when asked how many and where? "Not somewhere you can see them," she replies. These tattoos also attest to her being a rebel when she was younger. "Think about it. The greatest achievement in life is because of a risk you've taken. It can either be calculated or spontaneous, and for me, most of the time it's spontaneous because I am a rebellious person," she says.

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Chitrangda goes to school!

Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- She might be considered a dusky diva in reel life but Chitrangda Singh is set to don a new avatar in real life - lecturer. The story goes: during the filming of the climax of debutant director Rohit Dhawan's Desi Boyz, Chitrangda had a great time discussing the nuances of acting with veteran actor Anupam Kher.

The Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) actor spent almost three days during the filming of climax with Kher, who coincidentally owns a famous acting school. As per sources, she learnt and discussed useful inputs from Kher on acting. Impressed by Chitrangda, Kher promptly invited her to visit his acting school and give a few classes on acting besides conducting some acting workshops.

When contacted, Chitrangda said: "I'm very honoured and touched by Anupam Kher's invitation to teach at his acting school especially since it comes from a veteran actor who could surely teach me a thing or two. It has been an enriching experience working with him in Desi Boyz and I look forward to visiting his school soon." For the uninitiated, Chitrangda stars in Desi Boyz, which will also see actors Akshay Kumar, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone among others. The film has been majorly shot in London. For the film, Chitrangda will also be seen in a glamourous dance number.

Of late, Chitrangda has been in the news after Jacqueline Fernandez suddenly replaced her in the mutant's role in Krissh 3. Although filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and Chitrangda cite a problem of dates, reports suggest there's more than what meets the eye. "I can only say there were date issues... I tried to sort it out. But couldn't manage," Chitrangda stated, while Roshan said, "Chitrangda tried her best to give us dates in December-January. But I think she has some family commitments and she couldn't accommodate us. So I had to opt for another actor."

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Akki honours his Punjabi connection

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Remember Namastey London (2007) and Singh Is Kinng (2008)? Actor Akshay Kumar had delivered two back-to-back hit films that were rich in Punjabi flavour. Come to think of it, the Punjabi connection has been common in both of Akki's films.

Apart from the Punjabi touch, the star is also extremely possessive of the 'Singh' in the film title. In fact, Akki's upcoming home production, (that was earlier titled Breakaway) has been recently titled as Speedy Singh. And insiders inform that it was Akshay's idea to include Singh in the title.

When contacted, the official spokesperson of the movie confirms that Akshay thought of Speedy Singh as the title. For the uninitiated, Akshay has an extremely strong Punjabi connect with his audience. Recently, the actor was in the news for giving away the title, Son of Sardar, to Ajay Devgn, even though it was registered with him and he didn't want to part with it initially.

He is also working on a sequel to Singh Is Kinng now. Interestingly, Akshay was reportedly the first choice to play athlete Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. However, now he isn't in the running for the role. But industry insiders look at Akki's title, Speedy Singh, as an interesting co-incidence since Mehra's film is about the Sikh athlete.

Meanwhile, the actor is leaving no stone unturned to create a buzz for his first Indo-Canadian venture. After working with international music sensations like Kylie Minogue in Blue (2009) and Snoop Dogg for the title track in Singh is Kinng, Akshay has partnered with Grammy-award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris for a track in the film called Shera Di Kaum. The song has been composed by RDB and Ludacris has rapped on it.

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Billie Joe Armstrong Kicked Off Flight for... Saggy Pants?!?

He didn't piss in an aisle. And he didn't allege racism. But Billie Joe Armstrong was still kicked off a flight this week - and you won't believe why. According to the Green Day singer, he was tossed off a Southwest flight from Oakland to Burbank because his pants were loose. Armstrong Tweeted today: "Just got kicked off a southwest flight because my pants sagged too low! What the f(asterisk)(asterisk)(asterisk)? No joke!" A producer from ABC was actually on board the flight, according to Fox News, and says Armstrong replied by asking the attendant if there weren't "better things to do than worry about that?" But the employee persisted, told the artist he could be taken off the plane if he did not comply... and that's exactly what happened! Southwest spokesman Brad Hawkins subsequently released a statement that confirmed an incident took place, but added Armstrong was permitted on the next flight to Burbank and told a customer relations agent that he had no other complaints. "As soon as we became aware of what had happened, we reached out to apologize for this Customer's experience," the statement read. "He elected to take the next flight. We followed up with this Customer and involved Employees to get more details and, in our latest conversations, understand from the Customer the situation was resolved to his satisfaction."

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Is Mark Wahlberg Getting a Reality Show?

We've seen Mark Wahlberg sing, dance, act and even model in his skivvies.

So could reality TV be next for the A-lister formerly known as Marky Mark?

Sure sounds like it...

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Wahlberg revealed earlier today that he and his brothers are thinking about shooting a reality series that would follow the opening of their new high-end burger joint, Wahlburger's.

However, Mark isn't so keen to appear on the show.

"Maybe I'll be the Charlie's Angels of reality TV," Wahlberg said at the Graduate to Go Studio launch at the L.A. Harbor Boys & Girls Club. "You'll hear my voice. But obviously it's something that we'd want to control in every aspect and produce and make sure that we were doing something really quality."

And the restaurant business isn't the only venture on Wahlberg's mind.

"We are interested at some point or another doing our own clothing line in the future," he said. "As well as a health and wellness business that will help people first and foremost feel good, exercise, eat right and then look good...Eighty-five percent of the population doesn't exercise and eat right, and you want to be able to push them in the direction of extending their lifespan and living healthy lives."

Speaking of living well, Wahlberg hopes partnering with the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens for today's launch of the Graduate to Go Studio will have a major impact on disadvantaged youth. "They just keep creating new ways for kids to want to stay in school and want to stay out of trouble," he said. "I just love what they do."

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DWTS Execs "Thought About" Having Carson Kressley Dance With a Man

Perhaps the vicious fallout from Chaz Bono being cast on the 13th season of Dancing With the Stars is all the gay politics the show can muster right now?

While this season's crop of wannabe A-listers is definitely LGBT friendly, we couldn't help but wonder why out and proud Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star Carson Kressley wasn't paired up with one of the competition's many male dancers?

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Twinning! Hollywood Stars Who Have Us Seeing Double

Twins are in.

Sarah Michelle Geller is returning to the small screen this fall in Ringer, playing a troubled twin who assumes her sister's identity after she goes missing. And ABC Family's The Lying Game follows the life of foster kid Emma, who learns she has an identical twin sister who was adopted by a wealthy family.

But some actors don't have to go far for advice on their double-duty roles. That's right, Hollywood is full of real-life twins.

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Enough Talk: Holly Robinson Peete "Officially" Not Returning to Chatfest

Holly Robinson Peete is officially leaving The Talk.

On the heels of Leah Remini's Talk dismissal announcement, Robinson Peete made one of her own Friday via her blog.

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"After weeks in limbo, I was finally 'officially' given word from CBS today that I have not been picked up for the 2nd season of The TALK," Robinson Peete wrote. "I realize there have been several reports and 'leaks' for sometime to this effect but until today I was not contractually released which prevented me from moving on and finding other work."

But that wasn't all.

"While I am relieved to have this closure, it doesn't diminish my disappointment one bit about not continuing with a show I worked very hard to launch and love dearly.  But I've been around long enough to know that while you cannot control certain situations you CAN control how you respond to them. Thank you to CBS for a tremendous opportunity to realize a long held dream of mine to host a daytime talk show. I learned SO much and will cherish and build upon my experience. Best of all I made some friends for life."

The actress also made sure to thank fans for all of their support during her time on the show.

"I want to thank The TALK viewers and those who supported and rallied around me and expressed appreciation for the humor and heart I attempted to bring to the table," Robinson Peete went on. "You lifted me! But by far, what I will miss the most: the amazing platform to spread awareness about families affected by autism and special needs. Just know that I will never stop speaking for you, and sharing your stories...EVER. Although this door has closed, I am full of excitement about the new doors that will open for me."

No word yet on which two hosts will replace Remini and Robinson Peete on the CBS daytime show, but we wish them both the best.

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Celebrity GPS: Dancing with the Stars!

It's that time of the year. Dancing with the Stars has begun rehearsals with their new cast of dancers. We caught up to some of them outside of the studio.



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Killer Elite Trailer 2 Official (HD)

Killer Elite hits theaters on September 23rd, 2011.


Cast: Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro, Dominic Purcell, Yvonne Strahovski, Firass Dirani, Grant Bowler, Ben Mendelsohn, Lachy Hulme


Based on a true story, "Killer Elite" races across the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East in the action-packed account of an ex-special ops agent (Jason Statham) who is lured out of retirement to rescue his mentor (Robert De Niro). To make the rescue, he must complete a near-impossible mission of killing three tough-as-nails assassins with a cunning leader (Clive Owen).


Killer Elite trailer courtesy Open Road Films.



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Rihanna Gets Loud After Home Leaks Hard

Talk about the wrong place for a California King Bed.

After her house took on serious water, Rihanna is suing a real estate company, property inspector and the former owner of the property she bought in Beverly Hills.

She claims that those involved with the sale failed to inform her that the residence was "laden with construction defects" that ultimately resulted in water damage.

And that's no place for a California king bed.

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Before she closed on it in 2009, LaRocca Inspection Associates found a number of issues, including cracks in exterior walls and drainage problems on the roof that could make the house susceptible to water damage, according to the lawsuit.

Rihanna still wanted the house, so she drew up a request for repairs for the owner, the suit states. Upon inspection, LaRocca declared the house "serviceable."

Well, according to the singer's attorneys ... it was not.

The house sustained flood damage from a "moderate" January 2010 rainstorm after water pooled on the second-floor balcony and seeped into multiple rooms.

A subsequent inspection by an insurance company found similar defects as before and Rihanna is seeking to recover a portion of the $6.9 million she paid.

She is suing previous owner Heather Rudamin, Prudential California Realty, LaRocca, Landmark Design Group and a couple of agents thereof for professional negligence, fraud, breach of contract and other offenses.

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Taylor Lautner Credits Characters for Success

Taylor Lautner might be a little too modest.

In the latest issue of VMAN, the dreamy actor doesn't take any credit for the mammoth success of The Twilight Saga, instead telling the magazine:

"It's definitely these characters we are playing. [Fans] are in love with Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black. They feel like they know them. We are just lucky enough to be playing them."

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Stare all you'd like, ladies. He's not going anywhere.

True, but it's possible the looks and the talent of Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson play some role.

Taylor, of course, would never complain about his stardom. But he does point out one downside:

"When I am traveling the world promoting the films, I say I am on vacation, but it's not really true. When I go to a beautiful city I spend the whole time in a hotel room and then I am back on a plane to the next place."

Lautner next stars in Abduction. Check out a feature on the movie.

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