Baba Sex: I massaged Swamiji regularly, says Tamil actress
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New Delhi, March 10: After days of hiding since she was exposed indulging in sleazy acts with the self-styled godman Swami Nityananda, Tamil actress Ranjitha, came out open for the first time justifying her acts, reports Mid-Day.

In an interview with a Tamil website, Ranjitha said what she did was just her service to the godman as a true devotee.

The actress said, "The media has unnecessarily blown the issue out of proportion. ... Read More

Being an international actor gives me a high: Irrfan Khan
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Irrfan Khan, popular for his serious and comic roles in Bollywood, is increasingly making inroads into the western world with projects like "A Mighty Heart", "Slumdog Millionaire" and even an American TV show. He admits that being an international actor gives him a high.

"It's always an inner wish of every actor to reach out to maximum audiences. I am lucky that the western world chooses me to play roles in ... Read More

Judi Dench penning autobiography
London, March 10 (IANS) Veteran Hollywood actress Dame Judi Dench is all set to tell her life story as she's penning an autobiography.

The actress, who plays James Bond boss M in the super spy series, has teamed up with publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson to write the memoir that is titled "And Furthermore", reports imdb.com.

The memoir will document her lengthy career, as well as her 30-year marriage to actor Michael Williams, who died in ... Read More

Lily to star in TV show on her life
London, March 10 (IANS) Singer Lily Allen has signed up for a TV show that will chart her journey from pop singer to shopkeeper as she prepares to open a designer clothes-hire store with her sister.

"Lily was approached about the TV show and (she) thought it would help promote her new ventures as well as letting people get to know her a bit better,” thesun.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

Her last foray into ... Read More

Nicole Richie busy with wedding plans
London, March 10 (IANS) Socialite Nicole Richie has started planning her wedding to rocker boyfriend Joel Madden, but refuses to divulge the date.

"I've been on the road. I just got home, and so it's really going to be now that's the time for me to sit down and think about what I want," said Richie in an interview.

People.com reports that the couple confirmed their engagement in February, with Richie saying it took becoming a ... Read More

Jermaine plans concert for brother Michael
London, March 10 (IANS) Singer Jermaine Jackson is planning a concert to mark the first anniversary of his brother Michael Jackson's death.

Jermaine's previous plans to honour his late brother in Vienna were shelved last year but he hasn't given up. He has reportedly booked London's Wembley Arena for a star-studded show June 8.

It will be called "Tribute by Jermaine", and will be filmed for a future DVD release, reports dailystar.co.uk. MJ died June ... Read More

Witherspoon's new boyfriend keen to marry her
London, March 10 (IANS) Reese Witherspoon's new boyfriend is desperate to propose to her but the actress has no plans to tie the knot in near future.

The “Legally Blonde” star is believed to be dating Hollywood agent Jim Toth since February. Contactmusic.com reports that Toth's ex-girlfriend has revealed he is looking to settle down with the 33-year-old.

“He is not looking to casually date, he's looking to get more serious. He's a nice guy, but ... Read More

Robert De Niro to play Vince Lombardi
London, March 10 (IANS) Actor Robert De Niro has been roped in to play football legend Vince Lombardi in a movie, and the makers feel he has the potential to portray the "passion" of the football star.

The biopic is being developed by ESPN Films and the National Football League. Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth has been signed to write the script, reports contactmusic.com.



"There are few actors who could accurately portray the fire, passion ... Read More

Switch off lights during Earth Hour: Abhishek Bachchan
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan has urged Indians to switch off lights for one hour on March 27 as part of WWF's Earth Hour 2010 campaign to support action on climate change. He says he will also request the film fraternity to stop shooting schedules during that period.

"People really need to be educated about about power conservation. I pledge my and my family's support to this initiative. I will, in my power, ... Read More

I'd never have a fling with a co-star: Jeff Bridges
London, March 10 (IANS) Oscar winner Jeff Bridges has said he would never cheat on his wife Susan with a co-star because an affair would cost him "everything".

Bridges, who scooped the best actor Oscar for "Crazy Heart", credits his partner with much of his success and insists he'd never risk their 33-year relationship for a fling with an actress, reports contactmusic.com.

"I'm so in love with her. The relationship just keeps getting better and ... Read More

Katie Price inks million pound deal for reality show
London, March 10 (IANS) Model Katie Price, also known as Jordan, has reportedly inked a one million pound deal for her new series on ITV2.

The 31-year-old model will get 100,000 pounds per episode, along with a bonus 200,000 pounds “golden handcuffs” deal to keep her at ITV2, reports dailystar.co.uk.

Jordan's ex-husband Peter Andre has also inked a 105,000 pounds per episode deal for his new series, “Peter Andre-The Next Chapter”, which starts in May on ... Read More