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Top 10 Comedy DVDs of 2011
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2 Lee Evans: Roadrunner Live At The O2
3 John Bishop Live: The Sunshine Tour
4 Alan Carr: Spexy Beast Live
5 Micky Flanagan: The Out Out Tour Live
6 Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live
7 Comedy Superstars 2011
8 Russell Howard: Right Here Right Now
9 John Bishop: Elvis Has Left The Building
And for some reason, the Official Charts Company classes these DVD's under 'special interest' so oddly enough, Jeremy Clarkson's DVD has found it's way onto this list. There has to have been a 10th stand up with a DVD more successful and more funny thant his? Sad times.
10 Clarkson: Powered Up
5 hot Nollywood babes to watch in 2012
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Discovering new faces that will take after the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ini Edo, Tonto Dike, Uche Jombo and many other A-list actresses when they finally stay off the screen over the years has remained a major issue as far as the Nigerian movie industry is concerned.
But today, with productions getting better and the industry gaining global attention, more and more faces are emerging, thus adding colour and freshness to the industry. HVP brings to you some of the new faces in Nollywood that are expected to become forces to reckon with in this new season.
Chinwe Isaac
Light skinned Chinwe Isaac is one fast rising actress that holds a lot of promises for the industry in this new season. Currently accused of taking after one of the most controversial actresses in Nollywood, Tonto Dike, after an extremely sexy role where she stuffed her breasts into an actor’s mouth in the movie titled “One Last Feeling”, the Imo State born actress who joined the industry in 2008, is not resting on her oar in respect of her determination to hit the top.
Industry watchers described Chinwe as one of the most sought after actresses by movie makers because of her daring attitude. Recently she shaved her hair for a new movie role, which she said she decided to play irrespective of the stigma that could come with walking about town on bald head,because she is driven by success and ability to take her craft a notch higher.
Chinwe who has starred in a couple of movies in the last four years made a name for herself in “Destitute”, a trilogy from the stable of Diamond Pictures, where she played her first major role.
A 300 level part time student of LASU, and a holder of a National Diploma in Music from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Chinwe says her future is very bright in the industry. “Feeling fulfilled I’ve spent only three years in the industry, having joined in 2008. And since then, I have been working. I’m sure I’d make my mark soon.”
Ruth Kadiri
Sexy actress Ruth Kadiri is another emerging face to watch out for in Nollywood in this year. She is not only a promising actress but she is a scriptwriter.
An undergraduate of University of Lagos, Ruth last year wowed audience with her work as an actress cum scriptwriter in the movie titled “Ladies Men/ Ladies Gang.” She has been the toast of many fans of Nigerian movies in recent times.
Despite the grave allegation that made headlines last year that she was dumped by a popular producer, Stanley Ebonine for the love of his life, Dorathy Chinasa Agu, Ruth has remained focused and daring in the pursuit of her acting career. She believes that she will hit the tops this new season.
Uche Benjamin
Uche Benjamin joined the industry two years ago, and already she has become a force to reckon with when you talk of emerging faces in Nollywood. A graduate of UNIPORT where she studied Biochemistry, Uche is today living her dream as an actress.
Her passion for acting started from childhood, which she has sustained till date. Currently, she is known for her roles in such movies as ‘Ego’, ‘Pains from the Heart’, ‘Adams Desire’, ‘Margaret Thatcher’, with ‘Everlasting Love’ being the movie which gave her, her break in the industry. Uche has what it takes to stand out in the industry as one of the emerging faces in Nollywood.
Beverly Naya
Ifunnanya Beverly, popularly known as Beverly Naya is described by many of her fans as the rave of the moment. She is currently enjoying a lot of attention as one of the emerging actresses in Nollywood. After relocating home from the UK two years ago, where she lived with her parents for almost 15 years. Beverly has become the darling of many movie bluffs in the country.
This sexy actress who has modeled and acted extensively in the UK and America, took Nollywood by storm after she played the female lead role in Lancelot Imasuen’s award-winning movie “Home In Exile.” She hosted the last ‘Mode Men Awards’ and featured in the star-studded ‘Weekend Getaway’ and “Alan Poza.”
The Ibuzo, Delta State born actress who studied Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy at the Brunel University, London, recently returned from Bayelsa, where she was part of the cast of a new epic movie titled ‘Up Creek Without A Paddle.’ Beverly no doubt is a promising actress to watch out for , in this new season.
Amanda Ebeye
Of all the pretty actresses currently on parade in Nollywood, Amanda Ebeye stands shoulder high among her peers. She is not only proficient and talented, she is equally endowed with brain and beauty. Many industry watchers described her as the “Nollywood star on the bloc.”
A graduate of International Studies and Diplomacy from the Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Amanda is gradually warming her way into the hearts of movie buffs with her impressive performance in movies and soap operas.
Ever since she debuted in the movie, “Weeping Tiger”, the ebony damsel from Agbor, in Delta State, has not looked back. She has delved into acting and has dumped the trade she studied in the university. Her role in the soap, “Clinic Matters” which is currently running on some television stations across the country is still the talk of the town.
Other movies where she featured in inlcuded “Last Weeding’, “Keep My Love” and “Tomorrow Must Wait”, “The Patriot”, More Than a Friend” ElDorado”. She also featured in such soaps as Super Story, Everyday People, City Sisters, Clinic Matters and Images.
But today, with productions getting better and the industry gaining global attention, more and more faces are emerging, thus adding colour and freshness to the industry. HVP brings to you some of the new faces in Nollywood that are expected to become forces to reckon with in this new season.
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| Chinwe Isaac |
Light skinned Chinwe Isaac is one fast rising actress that holds a lot of promises for the industry in this new season. Currently accused of taking after one of the most controversial actresses in Nollywood, Tonto Dike, after an extremely sexy role where she stuffed her breasts into an actor’s mouth in the movie titled “One Last Feeling”, the Imo State born actress who joined the industry in 2008, is not resting on her oar in respect of her determination to hit the top.
Industry watchers described Chinwe as one of the most sought after actresses by movie makers because of her daring attitude. Recently she shaved her hair for a new movie role, which she said she decided to play irrespective of the stigma that could come with walking about town on bald head,because she is driven by success and ability to take her craft a notch higher.
Chinwe who has starred in a couple of movies in the last four years made a name for herself in “Destitute”, a trilogy from the stable of Diamond Pictures, where she played her first major role.
A 300 level part time student of LASU, and a holder of a National Diploma in Music from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Chinwe says her future is very bright in the industry. “Feeling fulfilled I’ve spent only three years in the industry, having joined in 2008. And since then, I have been working. I’m sure I’d make my mark soon.”
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| Ruth Kadiri |
Sexy actress Ruth Kadiri is another emerging face to watch out for in Nollywood in this year. She is not only a promising actress but she is a scriptwriter.
An undergraduate of University of Lagos, Ruth last year wowed audience with her work as an actress cum scriptwriter in the movie titled “Ladies Men/ Ladies Gang.” She has been the toast of many fans of Nigerian movies in recent times.
Despite the grave allegation that made headlines last year that she was dumped by a popular producer, Stanley Ebonine for the love of his life, Dorathy Chinasa Agu, Ruth has remained focused and daring in the pursuit of her acting career. She believes that she will hit the tops this new season.
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| Uche Benjamin |
Uche Benjamin joined the industry two years ago, and already she has become a force to reckon with when you talk of emerging faces in Nollywood. A graduate of UNIPORT where she studied Biochemistry, Uche is today living her dream as an actress.
Her passion for acting started from childhood, which she has sustained till date. Currently, she is known for her roles in such movies as ‘Ego’, ‘Pains from the Heart’, ‘Adams Desire’, ‘Margaret Thatcher’, with ‘Everlasting Love’ being the movie which gave her, her break in the industry. Uche has what it takes to stand out in the industry as one of the emerging faces in Nollywood.
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| Beverly Naya |
Ifunnanya Beverly, popularly known as Beverly Naya is described by many of her fans as the rave of the moment. She is currently enjoying a lot of attention as one of the emerging actresses in Nollywood. After relocating home from the UK two years ago, where she lived with her parents for almost 15 years. Beverly has become the darling of many movie bluffs in the country.
This sexy actress who has modeled and acted extensively in the UK and America, took Nollywood by storm after she played the female lead role in Lancelot Imasuen’s award-winning movie “Home In Exile.” She hosted the last ‘Mode Men Awards’ and featured in the star-studded ‘Weekend Getaway’ and “Alan Poza.”
The Ibuzo, Delta State born actress who studied Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy at the Brunel University, London, recently returned from Bayelsa, where she was part of the cast of a new epic movie titled ‘Up Creek Without A Paddle.’ Beverly no doubt is a promising actress to watch out for , in this new season.
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| Amanda Ebeye |
Of all the pretty actresses currently on parade in Nollywood, Amanda Ebeye stands shoulder high among her peers. She is not only proficient and talented, she is equally endowed with brain and beauty. Many industry watchers described her as the “Nollywood star on the bloc.”
A graduate of International Studies and Diplomacy from the Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Amanda is gradually warming her way into the hearts of movie buffs with her impressive performance in movies and soap operas.
Ever since she debuted in the movie, “Weeping Tiger”, the ebony damsel from Agbor, in Delta State, has not looked back. She has delved into acting and has dumped the trade she studied in the university. Her role in the soap, “Clinic Matters” which is currently running on some television stations across the country is still the talk of the town.
Other movies where she featured in inlcuded “Last Weeding’, “Keep My Love” and “Tomorrow Must Wait”, “The Patriot”, More Than a Friend” ElDorado”. She also featured in such soaps as Super Story, Everyday People, City Sisters, Clinic Matters and Images.
Heather Locklear admitted to hospital
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| Heather Locklear |
Heather Locklear has been hospitalised after reportedly mixing prescription medication with alcohol.
The 50-year-old actress - who has previously been sent to hospital for psychological issues - was examined by paramedics after her sister called 911 yesterday afternoon (12.01.12) and it was decided she needed to be taken to Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center from her home in Westlake Village.
A spokesperson for the Ventura County Sheriff's Department said: "Emergency response personnel responded to a medical emergency call at Ms. Locklear's residence.
"Once they arrived, it was determined that Ms. Locklear needed to be transported to the hospital for further medical attention."
However, her parents Bill and Diane have claimed she is now stable and doing "just fine".
They said in a statement to People.com: "She is in no danger and she's going to be just fine."
Doctors are hoping she will be able to leave hospital soon.
In November, Heather called off her engagement to 'Melrose Place' co-star Jack Wagner after just three months.
The blonde beauty has had a turbulent few years.
In 2011, she was arrested, and later cleared, for a hit-and-run accident after hitting a No Parking sign in Ventura County, California.
In 2008 she entered rehab seeking treatment for anxiety and depression.
Kelly Osbourne is ready to Babysit her niece
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Kelly Osbourne can't wait to babysit her forthcoming niece or nephew.
The 27-year-old star's brother Jack is currently expecting his first baby with fiancee Lisa Stelly, and she is delighted at the prospect of looking after them when they come along.
She said: "Oh, I have already told him, 'I know it's your baby but it's really my baby so whenever you want a night off, let me know!' "
Kelly is particularly proud of her brother - who has battled addictions in the past - and believes he has now grown from a boy into a man.
She added: "He is going to be an amazing dad. This is like his dream come true! I watched him turn into a man overnight and it was his beautiful. I'm like his emotional sister sobbing behind him wherever he goes! I'm like, 'I'm so proud of you!' "
Jack and Kelly's mother Sharon is also thrilled at the news, and believes the baby to be a "blessing".
She told America's OK! magazine "Oh my God, to have another baby in our home, it's a blessing! He'll be the best dad. He has the best heart."
Jack has previously revealed the baby was not planned but he is excited about having a child.
He said: "I'm excited. It's a very good thing. It wasn't planned, if that tells you anything...
"I'm just really happy about the whole thing. It's going to be a new chapter in my life and I'm excited about it."
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Ini Edo and some Nollywood stars bag chieftaincy titles
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Eedris blasts D’banj, other pro-Jonathan campiagners
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| Eedris Abdulkareem has blasted the Mo’Hits |
He particularly called D’banj names for allegedly collecting money from the government.
The Kennis Music act spoke at the ‘OccupyNigeria’ protest on Monday January 9, in support of the on-going strike against the Federal government’s removal of Fuel subsidy, held at the Gani Fawehinmi Park. He called out the names of all the artists that campaigned for president Jonathan last year.
About D’Banj, he said, “F… that b… D’Banj for collecting money from Goodluck, God will punish you”
The rapper also revisited his past issues with former president Olusegun Obasanjo.
‘The man wey say i dey craze because i sing Nigeria jaga jaga where him dey now inside this hardship. Na 2002 I sing Nigeria JagaJaga, na 2012 we dey so o’, Eedris lamented to the mammoth crowd.
The rapper who has six albums credited to his career had released ‘Jaga jaga’, a single which described the country’s down-state back in 2002. Obasanjo supposedly replied him derogatorily.
Eedris disclosed that he was also approached to campaign for the current president but he said ‘no’. ‘They called me too but I turned them down, D’banj can’t be here because he knows he has disappointed the people’, Eedris said.
Others at second day of the protest include Olu Maintain, Pasuma, Zeez, Femi Kuti, Eldee, Seun Kuti, Salawa Abeni, Tosyn Bucknor,Tunde Bakare, Dele Osunmakinde, Bimbo Akintola, Desmond Elliot and several others. In related news, the rapper recently released a sequel to his ‘Jaga jaga’ hit song titled ‘Jaga jaga Pt 2’; the message doesn’t stray away from the content in the original song.
D’banj Makes His Comment On Fuel Subsidy Removal
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Beyonce gives birth to baby girl - Ivy Blue Carter
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| Beyonce and Jay-Z are reported to have rented an entire hospital floor Picture |
Singer Beyonce Knowles has reportedly given birth to a baby girl at a hospital in New York City.
Mother and baby were both "doing fine," her hometown newspaper, the Houston Chronicle, reported. The news was later confirmed by entertainment news website E! Online, which said the birth was by C-section.
The 30-year-old Destiny's Child and Single Ladies star is married to hip-hop icon Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter.
Jay-Z was telling friends he and Beyonce named their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, E! Online reported. Other media outlets named the baby as Ivy Blue Carter, but representatives for the couple have yet to officially confirm the news.
Pop star Rihanna and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons were among the couple's friends to tweet their congratulations.
Simmons tweeted: "Congrats to my good friends Beyonce and Jay-Z."
"Welcome to the world princess Carter! Love Aunty Rih," pop star Rihanna tweeted later.
The couple rented out the entire fourth floor of Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan for the birth - paying $1.3 million, the New York Daily News reported.
The medical centre prepared a luxurious suite for her and had just finished a major renovation of a dozen rooms and a nursing station for the couple's arrival, sources said.
The newspaper said a hospital staffer had revealed Beyonce had checked in Friday night under the name "Ingrid Jackson."
Hospital management reportedly put tape over security cameras and forced staff to hand in their cell phones in an effort to stop unauthorised photographs or footage of mother and baby being leaked.
Security guards were also reported to have been sighted outside the building.
Beyonce revealed her pregnancy at August's 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, arriving in a dress that showed off her baby bump.
Former bandmate Kelly Rowland appeared to let slip the baby's sex in a November interview, saying, "I have no idea what I'm going to buy Beyonce at the baby shower because Jay is going to buy that little girl every single thing possible. She won't be spoiled but she will be very well looked-after."
Beyonce's representatives did not return requests for comments. A hospital spokeswoman also declined to comment.
Last month Twitter exploded with rumours Beyonce had given birth to a baby girl and had named her Tiana-May Carter.
Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren demolishes $11.7 million home
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| How the beach-front mansion looked in March 2011 after Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren payed $11.7m for the house |
Nordegren bought the North Palm Beach home in March, eight months after she finalised her divorce from her cheating husband and received a whopping $97.5 million settlement.
It was thought that the Swedish former model would move into the sprawling six-bedroom, eight-bathroom property with her two children by Woods, but instead she knocked the whole place down.
She has hired a top architect to help build her a new dream home, and every worker involved in the project is required to sign a confidentiality agreement, according to TMZ.
It was not known when the 32 year old's new pad will be completed, and in the meantime, she is living in a nearby mansion inside the private community.
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| How the same property looked in January 2012, after Elin Nordegren demolished the house to build her own dream home. |
Drew Barrymore to marry boyfriend Will Kopelman
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| Drew Barrymore and Will kopelman |
Kopelman, an art consultant, popped the question while the couple vacationed in Sun Valley, Idaho, a source close to the couple told People magazine .
"They are very happy together," the source added.
The 36-year-old actress and Kopelman, whose father is a former CEO of Chanel, began dating last February.
Barrymore, who came to fame in 1982 as a child-star in ET has been married twice before.
Her first marriage to Welsh bar owner Jeremy Thomas lasted from March 20 to April 28, 1994.
She later wed comedian Tom Green on July 7, 2001, but the couple filed for divorce later that year.
Barrymore had also been romantically linked with The Strokes' drummer Fabrizio Moretti and actor Justin Long.
Channel 7's shiny disco ball has reportedly lured Kerri-Anne Kennerley away from her long-term home at Nine - with the former Mornings host
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| Kerri-Anne Kennerley |
The classy veteran has left the network which mishandled the axing of her daytime chat show and the hiring of former Dancing co-host Sonia Kruger to take her place, The Daily Telegraph reported.
But in a match made in bedazzled TV heaven, the sequin-loving 58-year-old is expected to take her next step on to the dancefloor in the popular, sometimes career-reviving, reality series.
Kennerley maintained a dignified front when it was revealed Nine boss Jeff Browne had ordered an overhaul for her show in October - then secretly hired younger rival Kruger to host it.
The former Seven star will team with singer David Campbell to host a new mornings format next month.
While Kennerley was gracious in public about the changes, privately she was less impressed with her treatment after 44 years with Nine.
Channel 7 declined to comment directly on the signing, with a spokesman adding: "(We're) still a way away from cast announcements for next series."
Kennerley did not return calls, but Nine's senior spokesman David Hurley confirmed she had left the network in high regard.
"There is not one person at Nine that doesn't like KAK. We genuinely wish her well," he said yesterday.
Of course, Kennerley famously has form in the dancing department, teaching former Treasurer Peter Costello the macarena, then opposition leader Kevin Rudd to rumba and one-time Democrats leader Cheryl Kernot to cha cha.
Kanye West writes 86-tweet opus about fame, fashion and new company
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| Kenye West |
In his 86-tweet opus over three hours, he quoted Leonardo da Vinci and George Bernard Shaw and said he wanted to pick up from where creative types such as Michael Jackson, Alexander McQueen and Steve Jobs had left off.
In what could have been seen as an attempt to fire back at critics of his fashion line, which debuted in Paris in October, West gave a rundown of his industry chops, and emphasised that he's using money out of his own pocket to "follow my passion."
According to West, DONDA, which is named after his mother who died in 2007 of complications from cosmetic surgery, will comprise more than 22 divisions "with a goal to make products and experiences that people want and can afford."
West said the company will hire everyone from architects to nutritionists to doctors to teachers, and said his recent Watch the Throne tour with Jay-Z was an example of what a "Donda Experience" can be.
He also broadcast an email address where interested parties can reach him.
The 34-year-old mentioned working on a sci-fi film and designing the MTV Awards and being approached to work on a film version of The Jetsons.
"What good is fame and prestige if you can't use it to help people... I want to help by doing what I know how to do best .. create," one tweet read.
"I want to put creatives in a room together with like minds that are all waaaay doper than me," he wrote. "We want to help simplify and aesthetically improve everything we see hear, touch, taste and feel."
He alluded to a famous quote attributed to Irish playwright Shaw to drive his point home, saying, "If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple.
"But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas."
The rapper also said he wants to fix America's schools.
"There are so many broken systems from the economy to school systems jail systems... we need experts for this," West complained, adding that he and director Spike Jonze "want to do a summer school that tries new forms of curriculum."
"I care about people who have never heard of me," West wrote. "There are over 7 billion people on the planet now."
Never shy about expressing himself, the multi-Grammy winner is also no stranger to headline-grabbing controversy.
The Heartless singer was slammed in 2005 for declaring that then US President George W. Bush "doesn't care about black people" on a nationally televised telethon to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
He was also seen as a sore loser in 2007 after he blamed racism when he lost to pop princess Britney Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards, and then shocked viewers at the same awards show two years later when he interrupted country singer Taylor Swift's speech as she accepted the award for Best Female Video to say Beyonce should have won.
America's Next Top Model - All Stars to premiere on BIG CBS Love
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America's Next Top Model is a reality show that chronicles the transformation of everyday young women into potentially fierce supermodels. Cameras catch each candid moment as participants face weekly tasks that determine who makes the cut. Participants demonstrate both inner and outer beauty as they master complicated catwalks, rigorous photo shoots and publicity skills.
The latest cycle features fourteen returning models that are from previous cycles. The winner of this cycle will receive a campaign with the Express fashion brand, a chance to be a guest correspondent on the hit news magazine Extra, a fashion spread in Vogue Italia, the cover of and a spread in Beauty in Vogue, a blog on Vogue.it and a US$100,000 contract with Cover Girl cosmetics. The judging panel, once again consists of Executive Producer and talk show host, supermodel Tyra Banks, author, filmmaker and fashion photographer Nigel Barker and former American editor-at-large for Vogue magazine André Leon Talley.
This season will witness models from the past coming back to seek their moment of glory. Lots of celebrity guests, quirky photo shoots, and top notch drama amongst the contenders makes America's Next Top Model: All-Stars the most anticipated model hunt ever.
Catch all the beauty, fashion, glamour and glitz of America's Next Top Model starting January 9, Monday to Friday at 10 pm only on BIG CBS LOVE.
Rajinikanth ready to start Kochadaiyaan
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| Rajinkanth |
Rajinikanth says that he is fit and fine now and he will be kick-starting Kochadaiyaan in February. The forthcoming movie is a prequel to Rana, which was launched last April before dropping the movie due to the superstar’s ill health.
Kochadaiyaan will mark the directorial debut of the superstar’s daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth. Acclaimed filmmaker KS Ravikumar, who will be directing the prequel of the upcoming movie, will supervise her in the forthcoming movie.
The multilingual project has AR Rahman’s music and it is high-tech 3D animation film. Kochadaiyaan also features Sneha and the hunt for the other cast is on.
Juhi Parmar announced winner of house at grand finale
3:34 AM | |
| Juhi Palma |
Juhi Parmar entered the Bigg Boss 5 house with the first 13 contestants on October 2, 2011. Although the Kumkum star indulged in many arguments in Bigg Boss 5 house, she made sure that she play the game more safely and patiently. She faced lot of hardship for her friendship with Sky and Sunny Leone, but she never cared for those criticisms. Finally, her patience has been paid off with the Bigg Boss 5 title.
However, Juhi Parmar, who is married to TV personality and businessman Sachin Shroff, has earlier participated in other reality shows like ‘Pati Patni Aur Who’ and ‘Maa Exchange’ and many others. She has won the Miss Rajasthan title in 1999. She has also bagged the Best Actress critic (Female) at the Indian Telly Awards in 2005 for her character ‘Kumkum’ of STAR Plus's Kumkum (TV series).
Sonam Kapoor hopes to be cast in sis Rhea's next
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| Sonam Kapoor |
Rhea Kapoor is planning her second production after Aisha (2010). Though Aisha had Sonam portray the lead role, it is not sure if Rhea will cast Sonam in her second venture as well. Though Sonam thinks that Rhea did an impressive job in Aisha, she is still hoping that she is considered for Rhea’s second film as well. When told that it is surprising why Rhea Kapoor still hasn’t approached Sonam for the role, Sonam laughingly told the journalists to ask her father Anil Kapoor whether she will be cast in Rhea’s next film.
Talking about her sister, Sonam also said that Rhea has her own idea about who should be cast in the film and is rebellious and headstrong. Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor has said that a formal announcement of the film will take time as the star cast is yet to be finalised.
Meanwhile, Sonam Kapoor is very hopeful that her film Players with Abhishek Bachchan will be well appreciated by the audience.
Abhishek Bachchan starrer movie Players has received a lukewarm opening at the Box Office
3:21 AM | |
| Abhishek Bachchan starrer movie Players |
Players, which is a multi-starrer film, is a big budget movie and it was expected to debut with a huge collection at the Box Office. But the film has registered 20% to 30% occupancy in its opening and noon shows. Trade expert Taran Adarsh says that the opening response was as low as 15% at several screens.
However, Players is a remake of Hollywood classic Italian Job and it has received mixed reviews from film critics. Now, the makers of film, which had a huge amount of promotional activities, are hoping that the word of mouth to create magic at the Box Office. The movie is expected to have a big jump in collections on Saturday and Sunday.
Fans Attack D’Banj For Shooting ‘Oliver Twist’ Video While Not Joining Nigerians In Protest
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| D'banj |
The above is excerpt of lyrics of Dapo Oyebanjo’s, who is well known as D’Banj, campaign song for President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) during the 2011 elections.
President Jonathan on January 1, 2012 announced the total removal of fuel subsidy by his government. This announcement has been greeted with wide public outcry and protests by Nigerians both in and outside the country. It has created tension in the polity since then.
At the first protest held in Lagos earlier this week, artistes like Banky W, Eldee, Seun Kuti, and other came out to protest the government’s stand on the matter. Hours later, D’Banj’s boss, Don Jazzy made his mind known by regretting voting for GEJ as the country’s President.
It was a big shock to the fans of the Kokomaster, as D’Banj is fondly called, when Mohits’ video director, Sesan tweeted, ‘D’Banj Oliver Twist video shoot tomorrow, it is going to be CRAZY.’
This infuriated a fan who quickly replied, ‘you(Sesan) and D’Banj are mad, despite the brouhaha in the country, [you are shooting a video].
At least, D’Banj na (is his) son. Another fan asked, ‘is D’Banj not a Nigerian’?
Speaking with NigeriaFilms.Com, a top artiste who prefers to be anonymous said, ‘I can’t speak for him, but he should know that this present issue is very delicate. I saw the way people reacted to your previous stories on this issue about Don Jazzy and Genevieve bearing their minds, the people are emotional about it. So, they expect us (the celebs) to be on their side.’
The support of GEJ at the election by D’Banj and other top Nigerian celebrities had been called to question by some Nigerians. Some believed it was just like the Abacha for president rally of the 90′s.
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