Bollywood actress Karishma Kapoor left the fashionistas dazzled when she walked the ramp for designer Shehla Khan on the second day of the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer--Resort 2013 here.
	Karishma, a mother of two, looked stunning in a powder pink Chantilly dress with chiffon panels and gunmetal lace embroidery.
	Designer Shehla Khan presented her line 'Boudoir' which was very feminine.
	"My idea was to strike balance between sensuality and feminty. The designs look chic but are comfortable to wear", Khan told reporters even as models sashayed the runway wearing bling sequined dresses and long gowns.
	The ensemble included silver, pink, and skin-muted shade.

Karishma Kapoor dazzles at Lakme Fashion Week

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Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been chosen for NTR National Film Award for the year-2011.
     Andhra Pradesh government gives this award, instituted in 1996 in the name of Telugu film legend and former Chief Minister of the state, every year to an outstanding film personality.
     The award carries a cash component of Rs 5 lakh besides a memento and a citation.
     A committee comprising Telugu film personalities Tammareddi Bharadwaja, M Balayya and K C Sekhar Babu chose Amitabh for the NTR National Film Award for 2011 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, official sources here said.
      Previous recipients of the award include Akkineni Nageswara Rao, a contemporary of late NTR, Bollywood great Dilip Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, thespian Sivaji Ganesan, music maestro Ilaiyaraja, Kannada actor Raj Kumar, director Hrishikesh Mukherjee and actress Waheeda Rehman among others.
    The Committee also chose film director Shyam Benegal for the B N Reddy National ...

NTR National Film Award for Amitabh Bachchan

Actors Shahid Kapur and Arjun Kapoor walked the ramp for designer Kunal Rawal on the second day of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort here.
	Kunal has designed costumes for several Bollywood films like 'Besharam', 'Teri Meri Kahaani' 'Aisha' and others.
	Inspired by the unfinished broken pieces of garments lying around in his office, Kunal showcased a mix of industrial grunge merged with luxurious fashion.
	Shirt blazers, blousons, suit jackets, matt three piece suit, kotis were displayed on the ramp.
	Wearing a multi-coloured printed T-shirt with a long black jacket and black trouser, Shahid took to the ramp and did a small jig.
	Actor Arjun Kapoor wore a black kurta pajama and shook a leg on 'My Name is Lakhan' from the film 'Ram Lakhan' with the signature step of Anil Kapoor.
	B-town celebrities like Varun Dhawan, Prabhu Deva and Amrita Arora cheered the designer from the front row.

Shahid Kapur, Arjun Kapoor walk the ramp at LFW

Actor Tusshar Kapoor has denied reports of "unhealthy competition" between his sister Ekta Kapoor and fellow producers over the release date of the second instalment of 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai' and 'Chennai Express' in single screen theatres.
	Clearing the air on the reports that Ekta has decided to club 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Again' (OUATIM 2) with her five other films, Tusshar said there was no conflict of interest with other producers.
	Both 'OUATIM 2' and UTV Motion Pictures''Chennai Express' are likely to be released on Eid this year.
	"I guess we had announced the release of 'OUATIM 2' long ago. We are sticking to our old strategy. No one is looking to outdo another. There is no unhealthy competition. I think the release date was announced earlier", Tusshar told reporters here on behalf of his elder sister Ekta.
	According to media reports, UTV Motion Pictures set a precondition of dedicating four shows in a day to Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone-starrer 'Chennai ..

''OUATIM 2' to be released as per pre-determined schedule'

Designers Nikhil Thampi, Nishka Lulla and Nupur Kanoi presented wearable line on the second day of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013 here.
	This season, Lulla's line called 'Yarn' revealed many layers that fashion goes through. She presented easy care clothes including dresses, trousers, oversize shirts and jackets.
	The colours were restricted to soft tones with organic blue, ecru and beige added to the neutrals. With simple silhouettes and marked Indian accents, Nishka presented a comfortable line of timeless wear for women on the move.
	"My line follows the same story of a Bohemian girl who, likes to travel. I took inspiration from the dandelion flower. I believe that style should be personal and comfortable. It is a very flexible collection you can wear in everyday," Nishka told reporters here.
	Inspired by the work of American painter, sculptor and illustrator Richard Artschwager, designer Nikhil Thampi's collection was called 'Cruise 2013'.
	He presented jumpsuits, 

Designers present wearable line at LFW

Kesha and Pitbull are bringing their music together onstage as they team up for a tour across the US and Canada this summer.
	The 26-year-old singer will bring the party on with the 32-year-old rapper when they kick off their North America tour on May 23 in Boston, Massachusetts and will do so until June 28 in Tampa, Florida, reported Aceshowbiz.
	Besides their own individual songs, Pitbull with his party music, and she with "Tik Tok" and other hits, the two promised fans "pants off dance offs" in their forthcoming collaboration tour.
	"Well what's going on this summer? Maybe we should hang out... And party. Are u sure you can you handle this wild child?" Kesha tweeted.
	Before they hit the road for their tour, they will first appear separately at the 26th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards with both artists performing their latest singles.

Kesha, Pitbull team up for North America tour this summer

Father-to-be Josh Duhamel has hinted that his pregnant wife Fergie is expecting a baby boy when talking about childproofing their home, calling their little one 'he.'
	The 40-year-old actor is expecting his first child with Black Eyed Peas' singer, reported Contactmusic.
	"You know your kid is going to get - he's going to fall and bump his head. And he's going to do all of those things," he said.
	Duhamel said he feels the timing is right for him and Fergie, 37, to have children as they feel much 'wiser' than when they first wed in 2009.
	"Now I get to relive my youth through my child and see my child live all that. So everybody's got a different path," he added.

Josh Duhamel hints couple are expecting son

Singer-actor Justin Timberlake is reportedly being lined up to host next year's Oscars ceremony after impressing Academy Award producers with his stint on US chat show 'Saturday Night Live'.
	The 32-year-old pulled in a record number of viewers on his debut as host and Oscars bosses are said to be keen to rope in the the 'Mirror' hitmaker, reported Sun Online.
	"Getting Justin to host would now be a huge coup for the Oscars. He'd been considered before, but they always thought he was too young and not seasoned enough.
	"But now he's the front runner for the job after showing he knows how to sing, dance, host and improvise on the spot," a source said.
	Current Oscars host Seth MacFarlane sparked controversy this year with a series of risque remarks in his role.
	The 'Family Guy' creator mocked female actresses who had gone topless during performances with his song 'We Saw Your Boobs'.

Justin Timberlake set to host 2014's Oscar ceremony

Actress Jessica Alba has taken a dig at Gwyneth Paltrow saying her book is better than the "Iron Man" star, as she grew up in a poor family.
	Alba said her new book 'The Honest Life' is more grounded than Paltrow's because she "didn't grow up with a bunch of money", reported Daily Mirror.
	The "Fantastic Four" actress pointed out that her lifestyle tips will be more relatable to everyday mother.
	"Alicia Silverstone is a vegan, so she's the extreme side of it. Gwyneth Paltrow probably lives a very similar lifestyle, but I didn't grow up with a bunch of money, so my tips are much more grounded: repurposing things and making things at home," Alba said.
	The 31-year-old grew up in a working-class, military family in suburban California while Paltrow had a privileged, showbizzy upbringing in LA with her director father and actress mother.

Alba takes a dig at Paltrow, says her book is better

The management of 'One Direction' has hired top cook Sarah Nicholas to cater nutritious food to the singers while they are on their ongoing world tour.
	Nicholas also worked with 'One Direction' on their last tour and is very close to Harry Styles, reported Daily Mirror.
	The chef has previously worked with JLS, Olly Murs, Il Divo and Jedward.
	"Sarah worked with the guys on their last tour and became like a surrogate mum for them all, particularly Harry," the source said.
	 "She tries to offer the boys their favourite foods but healthier versions of them, using natural, often organic ingredients. They particularly like Mexican food. With 1D's hectic schedule and gruelling lifestyles, it's essential they eat properly and start looking after themselves," the source added.
	Currently, the band is on their UK leg of their 'Take Me Home' world tour.
	The boyband will perform the second of two gigs at Birmingham today.

One Direction hires cook for healthy food on tours'

Former 'Two and A Half Men' star Charlie Sheen says he is now free from the drug and alcohol addiction he suffered from for years.
	The 47-year-old said that his clean living lifestyle had made him more energetic and he is eager to work more now, reported Esquire magazine.
	Sheen was fired from his USD 34 million-a-year job on top-rated comedy 'Two and a Half Men' following an argument with the show's creator Chuck Lorre, who accused him of abusing cocaine.
	The actor subsequently engaged in a string of bizarre actions, including high-profile partying, dating several 'goddesses' and a disastrous stage tour.
	Sheen also said that he had done the full programme, which consisted of alcohol, drugs, pills and stress, adding that he was not the first person to have survived this lifestyle.

I am free from drugs: Charlie Sheen

Indo-Canadian actress Sunny Leone says she wants to romance Bollywood biggies Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor on-screen and also try her hands at comedy.
	Sunny first made her appearance in TV reality show 'Bigg Boss 5' in 2011 and this led to her entry in Bollywood.
	She made her debut in Hindi films with 'Jism 2' and will be next seen in 'Ragini MMS 2'.
	"It's been a year or so (in film industry) and I love being here. I am new to this industry, but I am open to doing romantic and comedy films. I want to romance both Salman and Ranbir. I want to act with both of them. I liked 'Bodyguard'.. it was fun to watch Salman," she said.
	The actress was talking to reporters here at a promotional event of 'Shootout at Wadala' last evening.
	Sunny has done a special song, 'Laila', in the Sanjay Gupta-directed crime drama, which is loosely based on a police encounter that took place in Mumbai in 1982.
	"I never thought I will be able to do this song. I was nervous, scared on the first day of ...

Sunny dreams big in B-town; wants to act with Salman, Ranbir

Actor Christian Bale has been spotted in a new avatar for filmmaker David O Russell's untitled film.
	The 39-year-old was seen sporting a bald patch and a paunch after undergoing a drastic transformation for his latest film role, reported the Huffington Post.
	The film, slated for release at the end of the year, also co-stars "Silver Linings Playbook" leads Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.
	Bale's most famous transformation till now was for 2004's "The Machinist", when he lost 62 pounds (28 kilograms) to play a chronic insomniac.

Christian Bale undergoes transformation for untitled project

"Twilight" star Ashley Greene's West Hollywood condo has been destroyed in a fire that also claimed the life of her dog.
	The 26-year-old actress was not home yesterday at the time of the incident but she returned to the residence as soon as she was alerted by a neighbour, reported Us magazine.
	"We responded to a high rise fire. We fought aggressively to put that fire out. Had a second alarm called because of the nature of that building, multiple residents, for manpower.
	"There were three injuries. However, all three of those people signed out and said that they did not want to go to the hospital," said a spokesperson from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
	One dog died at the scene of the fire, but the other was later found and taken in by Animal Control to be checked out.

Ashley Greene's apartment destroyed in fire

Tusshar Kapoor, who worked with Sanjay Dutt in 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' is upset with the apex court verdict against the senior actor in the 1993 blasts case.
     On Thursday, SC ordered Dutt to serve three-and-a-half years sentence as it reduced to five years the six-year jail term awarded to him by a designated TADA court in 2006. The 53-year-old has already spent 18 months behind the bars.
     "I feel saddened about what happened. I don't know what is right and wrong as we don't know the exact information legally. Mr Dutt has strength. His family has faced a lot of things but he has always come out of it and I hope it happens this time as well. He has a survival instinct," Tusshar told reporters here at an event.
     "I am not in a position (to comment on law) and don't know the law. I feel bad...Everyone deserves freedom and he has that right too," he said reacting to the sentence.
     Dutt was convicted by the TADA court for illegal possession of a AK- 56 rifle and a 9-mm ...

Sanjay Dutt deserves freedom, says Tusshar

Several Bollywood A-listers including Karan Johar, Kajol, Asha Bhosale, Hema Malini, Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee and Zoya Akhtar took to ramp for renowned designer Manish Malhotra, who showcased his distinct collection celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, at the Lakme Fashion Week here.
     As Manish paid homage to the distinctive styles of every iconic period in Indian cinema, the theme was set right with dramatic music being played in the background last night. Also an AV was run showing highlights of the Hindi film industry.
     The show began with all the four directors walking the ramp in majorly black outfits. Karan wore a black kurta and white pyjama; Anurag wore a black bandhgala with white pyjama; Zoya was seen in a black and white suit and Dibakar walked the ramp in a black silk bandhgala on the first day of LFW 2013.
     Later models took to the runway displaying the entire creation of Manish which was inspired from the different eras of Bollywood.
     Manish ...

Manish Malhotra's tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema

Bollywood actor Salman Khan is all set to appear in person before a Sessions Court here in the 2002 hit-and-run case on March 25.
 	He would return from the USA tonight and appear before the Court on Monday, sources close to the superstar told PTI.
      The case would come up for the first time before the Sessions Court after a Magistrate transferred the matter to that Court by charging the actor with a more serious charge of 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder'.
	Along with the prosecution's case against Salman, the court would also hear his appeal against the Magistrate's order, invoking the charge of 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' against him which attracts a punishment upto ten years in prison.
 	Sessions Judge U B Hejib has scheduled the hearing for March 25, and the 47-year-old had been asked to be present on that day, the sources said.
	It would be Salman's first appearance before the Sessions court after Bandra Magistrate's court referred the case to the ..

Salman to appear in court on Monday in hit-and-run case

Troubled star Lindsay Lohan will film her guest appearance on TV show 'Anger Management' before entering rehab.
	The 'Freaky Friday' actress will film her episode of the Charlie Sheen-starring comedy series before starting her 90-day stint in rehab, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Lohan will fly back to New York to pick a suitable facility for her sixth go at residential rehab.
	The 26-year-old will play a patient who develops feelings for her therapist Dr Charlie Goodson, played by Charlie Sheen.
	Lohan's episode, which marks the second time she and Sheen work together after co-starring in 'Scary Movie 5', is scheduled to start shooting next week, and the episode is slated to air in April.
	Lohan was sentenced to 90 days in locked rehab facility along with 18 months of psychotherapy, 30 days of community service and two years probation after taking a surprise, no-jail plea deal on Monday, March 18 after pleading no contest to lying to police and reckless driving.
	She has until May 2 to find .

Lohan to film 'Anger Management' episode before entering rehab

Actors Jake Gyllenhaal, Tobey Maguire and Jeff Bridges have been lined up to replace Jude Law in indie western "Jane Got a Gun", opposite Natalie Portman and Joel Edgerton.
	Anyone chosen to fill in the vacant slot left by the "Sherlock Holmes" actor is expected to play the main villain in the film, reported Los Angeles Times.
	Director Gavin O'Connor is looking for an actor with an international brand "who also looks good in a hat."
	Law withdrew himself from the movie because he was signed on to work with director Lynne Ramsay.
	Portman will play the heroine named Jane Hammond, and Edgerton will be her sidekick Dan Frost. The story revolves around the farmer wife of an outlaw husband who, after his gang turns on him, must defend herself with the help of an old lover.
	Edgerton was tapped to replace Michael Fassbender, who was previously attached to co-star the "Thor" leading lady as the old lover but bailed out due to scheduling conflicts.

Gyllenhaal, Maguire lined up for 'Jane Got a Gun'

R&B star Rihanna's request for a permanent restraining order against Steveland Barrow, a man who broke into a house thinking it was the singer's, has been granted by the court.
	According to the ruling, Barrow must keep his distance at minimum 100 yards from the 24-year-old singer for three years.
	Rihanna's lawyer Miles Cooley told the court that Barrow caused Rihanna "substantial emotional distress and concern for her personal safety."
	Barrow was arrested in February for breaking into a mansion near Rihanna's in Los Angeles.
	The superstar's neighbours saw the man snooping around the house and confronted him. When the neighbours realized that he was an intruder, they called the police and kept him there until the officers arrived.
	Barrow, who believed the house belonged to Rihanna, claimed that he was invited to Rihanna's home. He said he only wanted to give her poetry.
	When the court granted the restraining order, Rihanna was busy in her gig in Detroit on March 21. She ...

Rihanna gets 3-year restraining order against obsessed fan

Rocker John Mayer is all set to hit the road for a new tour just days after reportedly splitting from pop star Katy Perry.
	The 'Your Body Is A Wonderland' hitmaker was forced to put his singing career on hold for six months last year after undergoing a second operation to remove a granuloma from his vocal cords, reported Daily star.
	He was also forced to scrap his Born and Raised tour in 2011 due to his throat problems, but now Mayer, 35, is heading out on his first tour in three years.
	"The greatest gift I have in my life is the opportunity to play again, which is also the opportunity to dream again. My dreams were in escrow (in someone else's hands), but when I found out this thing in my throat had receded, the most exciting thing for me was having a second chance at a new life. My dreams have come true twice. That's really cool," he said.
	The rescheduled Born and Raised tour will kick off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from July 6.

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