Otomo Sayuri hugs Nishikido Ryo in Gravure Idol Party

(Source: Entame - from Bubka) It was reported that Nishikido Ryo's flirty fetish has acted up again! On Saturday, 28th July 2008, a Gravure Idol Party was held in a shop in a tall building in Shibuya, Tokyo. A group of male idols were spotted there, including Nishikido Ryo and Shirota Yuu.

According to an unnamed source, minutes after the guys walked in, 4 to 5 girls entered the same shop and although it is not clear if both parties have met before (or have been previously acquainted), they started chatting and the girls escorted the guys to their VIP seats.

As the conversation was getting livelier and the party progressed, Gravure Idol Otomo Sayuri (20) suddenly hugs Nishikido Ryo with a "pyon" (no idea, i guess it's just some onomatopeia for hugging in japan? Like "pyon" she fell on him with a hug ^_- ) and an onlooker described them as being like an "ekiben" (that is, a boxed lunch. O_O) Nishikido seemed fine with the way things were progressing and left it like that.

Soon, Nishikido, Shirota and Otomo left in a taxi speeding away towards Sangenjaya (三軒茶屋). The article called it "o-mochi-kaeri", which means, a take-away. (In this case, it is Nishikido who ordered Otomo Sayuri as his take-away order.)

Wonder if Bubka will have photos to back this up. Johnny's ... scandal after scandal sia.

Yamada Yuu plants trees

(Source: Sanspo) Actress Yamada Yuu (24) attended a tree-planting event in Shibuya, Tokyo on 31st July 2008. As usual, no interview with Yamada Yuu goes without a question about "ahem-ahem" ; hence the reporter's loaded question to her -- "Are you happy?"

Yamada replied energetically with a 'yes', and your Sanspo writer concluded that thus, things must be going well between Oguri Shun and her. -_-.

Alright man enough already. Haha. School starts one week later dammit.

Brett Lee enters Bollywood

Australian cricketer Brett Lee is all set to enter Bollywood with the movie “Victory”, starring Harman Baweja in the lead role.

Besides Brett Lee, a handful of other cricket players like Australians, Brad Hogg, Stuart Clarke and Mike Hussey and Indians, Yusuf Pathan, RP Singh and Pravin Kumar have cameos in the film.

Harman Baweja plays the role of a small town boy who makes it big in the world of cricket and Brett Lee plays himself who helps Baweja’s character achieve his dreams.
On working with newcomer Harman Baweja, Lee says it was a whole new experience. “It was a lot of fun. We helped each other out throughout the movie. I taught him a few shots while he gave him me acting tips,” he recalls.

Apart from claiming wickets, Lee shares a passion for music. In the past he did a song and music video for legendary singer Asha Bhonsle’s album.

Next on the anvil, Lee is adding finishing touches to a music video. “There are six to seven songs in Hindi and in English in the album. I had been working on it with friends for the last six months,” he reveals

How could people be so insensitive?

Udita Goswami is shocked. And this has nothing to do with her stint in Bollywood. In fact this time around it is sheer lack of sentiments from people which has left a bad taste in her mouth.

The story goes like this. Apparently a few days back she came across a stray puppy near her apartment. Seeing it cry in pain, she enquired about the owner but realized that there was none. Also, from her fellow neighbors, she was informed that the puppy was in such a stage for last many days.

"And to think about it, no one came forward to help it. How could people be so insensitive? I was shocked by people apathy", exclaims Udita who is an avid dog lover and already owns three dogs.

"On inspecting it further, I realized that she was unable to walk at all. Apparently there was some internal injury which had resulted in her being immobile.

I was almost in tears when I carried her to a doc and requested him to inspect her further", details Udita who promptly took the puppy home and made her a part of her extended family of dogs.

"I started nurturing her and in a matter of two days, she was on her feet - Literally! I keep joking with my friends that perhaps she was just acting all this while because she was destined to join my family. Otherwise what else describes her miraculous recovery in 48 hours flat", laughs Udita.

"The dog is now closer to two months old but she is already bullying her much 'senior' three dogs at my place. It is fun to watch them squabble over minor things. In fact I have also hired a trainer to make sure that my four dogs are well behaved", says Udita with a smile.

"Well, the funny part is that instead of the dogs being trained, I am being trained instead on how to understand what they want and to make them understand what I am looking from them.

In any case, I am not looking at 'Tommy, fetch this' or 'Mambo, sit down' kind of commands for them. I want us all to talk and understand a common language and it comes so much handy when I reach back home after a hard day at work."

Talking about the work front, Udita is currently acting in two films - 'The Man' and 'Fox'. Incidentally both the film stars Sunny Deol in the lead though Udita is not wiling to disclose whether she is paired opposite him in any of the two films.

While 'The Man' sees her in a special appearance, 'Fox' features in a full fledged role. The films are directed by Sunny Deo/Neeraj Pathak and Deepak Tijori respectively.

When Mallika got Rahul into bath tub

It seems Shah Rukh Khan started the trend and others are happy following it with glee.

Some time back Shah Rukh Khan was seen waist down in a bathtub full of roses as he gave the world of advertisement a new definition by facilitating a role reversal of sorts.

Instead of a woman endorsing a beauty soap, something which has been a trend for decades (and would hopefully remain so in time to come), Khan enjoyed the attention of beauties around him as he soaked himself in wet rose petals.

Now Rahul Bose too has followed suit and done so the same at the behest of Mallika Sherawat. However, this time around, it is not done for a commercial but the film Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam.

For one of the romantic numbers in the film where Bose has tried to demonstrate his six-packs for quite some duration, Rahul and Mallika have shared some cozy moments together. However, it is disappointing for quite a few since instead of Mallika, it is Rahul who enjoys all the pleasures of being treated to a rose petal bath!

The song in question is 'Marmari Bahen' which is the only bon fide romantic track in Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam. Sung by Shaan and Mahalakshmi Iyer, the number reminds of many a romantic track that Mallika has been a part of since her KHWAHISH and MURDER days.

Also, she has gone ahead with a holds-no-bar approach in the song as she proves to be quite an eye candy in her revealing costumes.

No wonder, it must not have required Rahul much persuasion to join the show!

Directed by Sanjay Chhel, Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam is touted to be a riotous comedy which also features Paresh Rawal and Kay Kay Menon other than Rahul Bose and Mallika Sherawat. A VENUS production with music by Anu Malik, the film is looking at a 22nd August release.

Aamir Khan's desire surprised me

During an interview to television channel recently, Aamir Khan had admitted to enjoying only one film in last few years and it was Anees Bazmee directed No Entry. He had even further said that its unfortunate that no one nowadays offers him such a whacky film.

We found out that just weeks after that interview, also having seen Welcome, the selective Aamir Khan himself approached writer - director Anees Bazmee for role in his film. He expressed his wish to star in comic caper written and directed by him.

An excited Bazmee states, "I was pleasantly surprised and at the same time thrilled when Aamir called expressing his desire to act in a film by me. I had a subject in mind for Aamir.

I then narrated him that story and he even liked it. But, it was a very serious subject. Aamir in turn wanted to to a comedy film with me. So that particular project didn't work out!"

Bazmee further adds, "Aamir is known to work only with complete bound scripts and I am known to never work with one! He actually rightfully asked me to give him a bound script and I am one director who does not believe in bound script.

I have an habit of making last minute improvisations in the script on the sets at times as I am never really satisfied with what I have written before.

If fresh ideas come to my mind then I implement them on the sets itself. So I never really end up bothering to write down a complete bound script." with new ideas.

So I never got down to writing a script. I get frightened sitting alone amidst a lot of white papers while writing a script! But direction is more enjoyable as one is surrounded by various people from varied background. Perhaps thats the reason I have still not been able to write that one bound script for Aamir till now."

How could Ishmeet die like this?

Remembering 'Voice of India' contest winner Ishmeet Singh as a 'wonderful', 'down-to-earth' and 'sincere' person, members of the Indian music industry said they were shocked by the drowning of the 'dynamic singer' in the Maldives.

The 19-year-old, from a middle-class family in Ludhiana, Punjab, had gone to the Maldives for a promotional event with the music company with which he had a contract.

The singer left Mumbai Tuesday morning for the Maldives, where he was to perform Aug 1. However, he drowned Tuesday in a swimming pool at a beach resort.

Music composers Jatin Pandit and his brother Lalit Pandit, who co-judged Ishmeet on 'Voice of India' (VOI), told they were shocked by the news of Ishmeet's death.

Jatin said: 'I am shocked. He was an innocent boy. Ishmeet always had it in the back of his mind that he had to be the 'VOI' winner.

I had even been to his house in Ludhiana and had food with his family. I know everyone in his house. I can't believe he is no more. If he would have continued with the same zeal, he would have made his mark in the industry.'

Lalit revealed that he was working with Ishmeet on his album that is still in the composing stage and said the young singer's death 'is a very sad and terrible action of fate'.

'Ishmeet had recorded a song for one of his albums with me and it had turned out very well. I will see to it and ensure that the song is released and his voice reaches the people of India. His death has totally shocked me, ' he said.

Lalit blamed the organisers 'who send such young and talented singers abroad for shows'.

'I am sure there must have been a lapse in security, ' he added.

Ishmeet had Nov 26 last year won the 'Voice of India' singing contest, pipping his closest rival Harshit from Uttar Pradesh in a keen contest. He was given the winner's trophy by melody queen Lata Mangeshkar.

Supporters of the singer voted heavily for him from Punjab during the finals of the contest. Even though Harshit led the votes tally in most regions of the country, the final count went in Ishmeet's favour due to heavy voting from Punjab.

Harshit, who was close to Ishmeet, said: 'It is so sad. I was to perform with Ishmeet on the forthcoming event and was about to fly out on July 31 from India. I wish I was there with him so that such an accident could have been avoided.'

'He always did the right thing in life and I hope God pays him well for his good deeds. May his soul rest in peace, ' he added.

Monty Sharma of 'Saawariya' fame met Ishmeet just 15 days ago and the news of his death has come as a blow to the music director, who is currently judging the second season of 'VOI'.

'I met him for a show in Kolkata. I am shocked to know about him. He was such a down-to-earth and a simple person. I think he was very dynamic as a singer and the country has lost a good voice, ' he said.

TV anchor Mandira Bedi was shooting when she heard of the news and she was left 'aghast'.

'I don't know what to say. Shocked is the word. He was a really wonderful person and an equally good singer. I was confident that he would have a bright future ahead.

But this news is really sad, ' said Mandira, host of the recently concluded music reality show 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar' from which Ishmeet was eliminated before the final round.

Upset Katrina planning to dump Salman Khan

Rumours are rife that one of the hottest couples in Bollywood, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, is heading for splitsville. The final blow to their relationship came in the form of the spat between Salman and Shah Rukh Khan on Katrina's birthday.

After splitting from his former girlfriend Aishwarya Rai, Salman had finally cashed in all his emotions on Katrina, but he seems to have lost her too as she is quite upset with him. Industry sources said Katrina is no mood to forgive him for his behaviour with Shah Rukh on her birthday which attracted much media attention.

The sources said that after the incident Salman and Katrina are not on talking terms.

'Katrina is blaming Salman for the entire episode, ' said a common friend.

Katrina opined that Salman should have restrained himself as he was playing the host. 'But certain things are not in anyone's control and it is destined to happen, ' Katrina told a leading TV channel in an interview.

A close friend of Salman said: 'He is good at heart. He took initiative for the party to please Katrina. But everything went wrong.'

Salman and Katrina's relationship was already going through a rough patch. Katrina's ambition is the reason for Salman's anguish. The British-born actress has long stopped taking his advice regarding her professional life, which irked the actor.

Salman, who is known for his hot temper, had objections to Katrina's choice of films, her co stars and even the outfits she wore for some films.

After Saif who is Rosa’s next?

Rosa was heart broken after been dumped by our hunky Saif. She started keeping a very low profile (obviously who won’t), but then again we saw Rosa attending fashion shows, events, premieres, and partying late at nights.

We thought she was quite strong to handle everything by herself. Lesser we knew someone else (who was very close to her) was also there to lighten her problems as well as give her the shoulder.

Yes, Rosa seems to have found solace in someone’s arms. Now who this someone is a mystery. The only thing known about him is the fact that he is not from Bollywood.

Through our sources we came to know that the lucky guy is someone named Chetan Gara. So when we asked about him from Rosa asking if she is in a relationship with him, Rosa’s voice deepened (as if she’s been caught). She said she is in a meeting (please note: she had told us that she is at home in the beginning of her conversation) and added that she can’t talk before hanging up.

Hmmm…We really wonder why is Rosa playing this game of hide and seek with us. She should learn something from Saif who openly told the world about his relationship with Kareena.

For the time been we would like to inform Rosa that playing hide and seek with us won’t matter much because sooner or later that person’s identity will be revealed (as it happens in the end of every game).

Now you'll say Govinda and I are going to have kids

Celina Jaitley is presently busy making wedding plans for her brother but she is livid at the rumours of linking her with her Money Hai To Honey Hai and Chai Garam co-star, Govinda.

The ex-Miss India denying the rumour states, "We both are good friends and that's all I can say.

We worked together in Money Hai To Honey Hai and he was involved in my surprise birthday party celebrations on this film's set that is why may be perhaps we have been linked. People have already said so much about us.

But now that I am doing Aditya Dutt's Chai Garam with him, people will say we are going to have kids soon. I simply do not understand these link-up rumours business! Earlier when I did steamy scenes with Aftab Shivdasani in Red, that time how come no one linked us.

I have not even held Govinda's hands in the film let alone being with him anywhere else apart from the film sets. I am paired opposite Aftab in Money Hai To Honey Hai."

Celina has busy year ahead to look forward to. She is eagerly looking forward to Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Returns, Mukta Arts three films. Manohj Tiwari's Hello Darling, Paritosh Painters Paying Guest and one more venture.

There is Aditya Dutt's Chai Garam, Tigmanshu Dhulia's next and Sunil Darshan's forthcoming project. Her list of films does not end here.

She has two English films Love Has No Language and Quest Of Shehzaad added to her long list of films too now.

"Oh no" for Ohno : Ohno apologises to staff and cast of Maou

(Source: Entame) It was reported that Arashi's leader, Satoshi Ohno (28), gave an apology to the staff and cast of Maou with regards to the pot-smoking-3P-Kodansha-Shuukan-Gendai incident.

Ohno arrived on the set of Maou looking no different from normal, giving slight salutations to members of the staff, as well as co-stars who were present. Despite his calmness however, the atmosphere on the set was pretty tense.

Suddenly, Ohno broke the silence and said," This time, I have given you much trouble." and bowed deeply. He followed up with a statement that "he had not done all those things that had been reported." His co-stars and members of the staff were listening intently to everything he said.

When Ohno left the room, people could be heard expressing their shock at his sudden apology. Some speculated that he would do the same for an upcoming concert. Entame also wondered when Ohno would give a direct apology to his fans.

Johnny's faces off with Kodansha [Ohno's Scandal Part 2]

If you want to know what Kodansha is, click here for its wiki article. Essentially, it is the big MNC that owns Shuukan Gendai which published the photos you saw in the previous article. For other bloggers' reports on this CRAZY incident, try Uwasako or Fybabe. Much more efficient than me who's moving around w/o a laptop half the time. Kudos to WOOYINGZHI (^_^) for sending me an email to update this.

For now, I will just translate this article from Entame, dated today, 29th July 2008.

The scandal involving Arashi's leader, Satoshi Ohno (27) has not yet ceased. Reports of the scandal were to be found even in China and Korea and fans all around voiced their disappointment in his (past) actions.

In response to the scandal, Johnny's has insisted that Ohno has definitely NOT done Marijuana, and has decided not to do business not only with Shuukan Gendai, but with the whole of Kodansha itself.

Oh dear I must be too tired!!! I just realised that Uwasako has translated the exact same article!! O_O Sorry folks, school and life getting to my head. Once again, please see Uwasako to follow-up on this exciting and crazy development!

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Ohno's Scandal

(Source: arashi_on@LJ, excite.co.jp) Got the pic from arashi_on@LJ *(thanks to WOOYINGZHI hellohello love you! so i ran out of class to the computer to update)

Got the link to the japanese article from arashi_on@LJ and shall attempt to translate it in 10 minutes.

The 28th July edition of Shuukan Gendai (週刊現代) published the scandalous photos of Arashi's Leader, Satoshi Ohno. Apparently, the photos were taken when Ohno was smoking pot in a Karaoke Box located somewhere in Shibuya. This is something that Johnny's cannot ignore, as Ohno is a hot-selling artiste currently. This is very grave indeed.

Another cause for worry is possible police intervention in this case. If the police does investigate the matter, "Idol Kingdom" Johnny's will definitely feel its foundations shaking.

Shit man the photos are damn explicit!

DBSK Tops Oricon's Weekly Charts with Doushite

OMG. I am listening to this song now and I realised, I had been hearing it (almost) everywhere in my Japan trip. At least it sounds terribly familiar and since I've been in Japan from 16th-27th July, (I think they released it on the 16th ) so I haven't had the chance to hear it before I left for Japan (not being a DBSK Cassiopeia myself).

To my friends who are DBSK-fans (aka, my sister and Lisa!) yah lah yah lah this song is quite nice. ^_^

To the rest who want to hear the song without having to sift through weird videos on youtube of OTHER people singing the song, here's the link: click on me.

Japan Trip July 2008

Didn't cam-whore as much this time around, spent it mostly walking and looking and talking and loving. ^_^.

Remember this article on Matsu Takako's and Suzuki Anne's play, Sisters? Well here's the photo of the poster!!! The play runs till August the 3rd! I <3 Matsu Takako!


Think this was from Harajuku station (or was it Shin-Okubo?) Suddenly saw Kimula Kaela and ran off to snap. She's a funkymama


One of my friends ran off to buy Orange Range's album. And then I saw them sitting in a poster above me.


Matsuyama Kenichi was EVERYWHERE in Shibuya (or was it Shinjuku1?!??!) all the buildings, all the same phone. Technically, Horikita Maki was in the same CM but she's not as pervasive as Matsuyama!!

so sad it's over, one of those FUN school trips where you spend everyday with funny people and then suddenly when you're back, you feel empty and hollow and lonelyy. =(. That's all for gossip updates today, Sanspo + Mainichi didn't have anything that interested me!

Ito Misaki for KDDI au's Wooo

(Source: Sanspo) Hi Folks!! I am FINALLY BACK IN SINGAPORE just touched down 3 hours ago. SORRY FOR THE LACK OF ACTIVITY here im back in the business anyways.

This was dated 23rd July 2008.

Ito Misaki (31) attended the official CM press conference for au's new Wooo phone on 22nd July at Akasaka, Tokyo. She wore a Yukata, in keeping with the theme for the launch of the phone. She said that she was happy to be wearing a Yukata for the first time this summer.

The CM went on air yesterday, 26th July 2008.

Salman and Shah Rukh fight at Katrina's B'day Party

No one could anticipate that a star-studded birthday party of Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif would turn into a battle of the two Indian super stars - Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan - dividing the industry into two camps.

The two superstars were caught in a war of words on the July 16 party that Salman threw for current girlfriend Katrina, which later turned ugly.

Salman was reportedly instigating Shah Rukh from the beginning of the party by speaking about their reality shows - "Dus Ka Dum" and "Kya aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?" respectively. Salman claimed that his show "Dus Ka Dum" had garnered more TRPs than Shah Rukh's, said sources.

Salman scoffed at Shah Rukh by saying that in spite of being a super star he could not make his show a hit.

Shah Rukh initially did not pay any heed to Salman's comments. The final blow came when Shah Rukh made a comment on Salman's ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai, inviting a furious retaliation from Salman.

The incident occurred late in the night, when many of the guests had left.

Though Aamir Khan tried his best to resolve the dispute that arose between Salman and Shah Rukh on Katrina's birthday party, the two are not in a mood for compromise as both have got the support from their well wishers in the industry.

Salman, who is known for his loyalty towards friends, got supportive calls from old time friends like Kareena Kapoor and Akshay Khanna, said sources.

Fardeen Khan and Zayed Khan also showed their concern for the actor by calling him.

Ranbir Kapoor, who worked with Salman in "Saawariya", was the only newcomer to jump into the camp fight by calling him to express his sympathy, sources added.

If Salman had his supporters, so did King Khan. Veterans like Yash Chopra and Javed Akhtar called Shah Rukh to enquire about the incident. Besides, Karan Johar, Sajid Khan and Farhan Akhtar once again proved their loyalty towards the actor by offering their support.

Kunal Kohli also called the actor to know about his well being.

"While Salman has the support of actors, Shah Rukh has the support of the directors. It's an advantage for Shah Rukh, " remarked an industry watcher.

The star-studded birthday party of Katrina Kaif was attended by Bollywood bigwigs like Aamir, Kareena, Saif Ali Khan, Karan Johar, Rajkumar Santoshi, Kunal Kohli, Salim Khan, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Nikhil Advani, Prakash Jha, David Dhawan, Anees Bazmee, and Manmohan Shetty, among others.

Kismat Konnection - Movie review

Starring: Shahid Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Juhi Chawla, Om Puri, Boman Irani, Vishal Malhotra, Himani Shivpuri, Haider Ali, Shehnaz Anand, Karnvir Bohra, Amit Varma, Dimple Sharma
Story: Rahila Mirza
Screenplay: Sanjay Chhel, Vibha Singh, Sai Kabir
Music: Pritam Chakraborty
Director: Aziz Mirza
Ratings - *1/2

Maybe there is on one in this world who doesn’t believe in kismet but for that single reason you can’t blame or over emphasize the issue of kismet. But the story of the film depicts little more.

Just like any other Bollywod flick, in this film also, Raj (Shahi Kapoor) and Priya (Vidya Balan) meet each other. But despite feeling love for each other the only thing they develop for each other is pure hatred.

But see the kismet connection hidden in such a chemistry which turns bad luck of Raj, who has been fighting for getting a better work for last five years in the field of Architecture, into a good one. Raj comes to his fortune teller Hassena Banu Jaan (Juhi Chawla) and describes everything to her.

Banu tells him that Priya is his lucky charm and for a better future he should always take her with him to wherever he goes for his job.

Raj agrees on it and takes Priya to a meeting with Batra & Gill, a company that wants to construct a shopping mall. But soon Raj comes to know that the proposed mall is going to be made by demolishing Priya’s community centre.

Priya helps Raj without having any idea about what’s going on. But as soon as Raj gets the project, the reality comes into open for Priya.

For the sake of love Raj proposes Gill (Om Puri) for building the combination of shopping mall and community center but Gill denies it.

At the end of the story Priya’s kismet helps Raj once again and Mr. Batra (Boman Irani), friend to Priya and partner of Batra & Gill, accepts Raj’s proposal of making the shopping mall beside the community centre.

Shahid must remember that audience’s expectation regarding his characters in films has touched the sky after the success of Jab We Met and he must accept films keeping that in mind only.

At the same time he must avoid playing the stereotype characters. On the other hand Vidya has tried her best to live the life of her character but unfortunately the character, especially her outfits, hasn’t suit her level best.

I guess she must not attempt this kind of characters. Juhi Chawla is excellent in the character of Hassena Bano but the lose bangle in her hand made audience think about possibilities that forced her wearing it.

Few scenes with Vidya made us realize like Juhi’s jewelries are put on Vidya. Om Puri and Boman Irani are good as usual. Himani Shivpuri proved with two scenes that character maybe small but it has to be strong. There is nothing to talk about other characters of the film.

Despite its length of 2 and half an hour, the film seemed longer and unusually slow. Aziz Mirza has chosen beautiful locations but he better has understood that beautiful locations cannot make beautiful films. Music and lyrics are not to the marks.

Expectations of watching a good film may drag a lot of audiences to the theatre but they better know in advance that the film has nothing extraordinary to offer the audience. People will surely fail to connect to the film, if not to the stars.

Yes, I'm wearing a Bikini: Priyanka

Priyanka was shooting in Miami for Karan Johar's romantic comedy Dostana.And she had a ball.

"I've worked with Abhishek and John before. But never like this. Their bonding is infectious. Dostana was one big party. It's a beachside sporty film. And I'm very much a water babe. The director Tarun Mansukhani's is new but his wit sparkles.He's written a really urbane tongue-in-cheek comedy."

So has she changed her mind about wearing a bikini? "The producer Karan Johar didn't ask me to wear a bikini. And I wouldn't be comfortable in one. But this is a beach movie. So it's only natural that I get into beach-wear. And I don't mind at all. Because everyone else will be wearing even tinier clothes."

Priyanka Chopra can't stop raving about the new love in her life.

"No, his name isn't Harman. It's someone called Boo, a pet robot teedy-bear who accompanies me everywhere in Love Story 2050. He's all pink and the cutest creature on earth. I want to take him home."

Explains the actress, "I was aware of Boo from the time he was conceived. It was Harman Baweja's sister Rowena who thought of Boo. I don't think it'd have happened without her. I've watched Boo acquire a life right in front of me. So it's quite an exciting process."

So attached has Priyanka become to Boo that she wanted to carry him home after the shooting. And the Bawejas who've watched Priyanka stand by their project from the time Kareena Kapoor opted out, would be only too happy to let Priyanka have Boo.

Says Priyanka, "This was one film that's filled with gadgets and electronic toys. But Boo is special. Because he's mine. Love Story 2050 is my second hi-tech film after Krissh. And I'm doing one more Drona.

But Love Story was special because I did my career's first double role with two different looks for the two halves set in two different periods. Boo was part of my futuristic look. I feel this film carried sci-fi in India to another level."

Interestingly Love Story 2050 will be followed by another FX-motivated adventure saga Shankar's Robot. Priyanka had been signed for it when it was a different set-up with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead.

"When FX turned a corner with Krissh I was part of it. Now when it somersaults with Love Story 2050 and Drona I'm part of both.Am I proud to be in these projects, or not?"

Amrita Rao poses for Verve

Wow! That was my only reaction when I caught a glimpse of all transformed and re-invented Amrita Rao on the covers of the fashion magazine ‘Verve’ this month. The petite-girl-next door has finally changed her ways for better and looks nothing less than a glam diva with sensuality pouring from her eyes on the pages of the magazine. Her painfully delicate frame just makes her perfect.

The girl has had much happening this year with Bollywood films, Pakistani video and a superhit movie in south as well. No, wonder there is a glow on Amrita’s face!

Three popular bollywood stars in top 10 of the Forbes list

The bollywood stars Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan have now came in the Forbes list of 10 celebrities from all over the world who have helped the mobile companies in increasing the sales of mobile phones to a great extent. US publication Forbes which makes the list of richest persons in the world.

On the one hand Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan is the brand ambassador of Nokia and helped in increasing the sales of Nokia, on the other hand Aamir Khan and Abhishek Bachchan appears in the advertisement of Samsung and Motorola Phones respectively.

The other personalities, who came in this list are football star David Beckham who is trying to increase the sale of Motorola RAZR2 mobile phone, Tennis player Maria Sharpova promote Sony Ericsson phone, car racing driver Danica Patrick and world famous Musician Usher, Andy Lau, Rain and Fergie.

Ito Misaki and Hayami Mocomichi dating?

(Source: Entame) Are Ito Misaki (31) and Hayami Mocomichi (23) dating?? This weeks Josei Seven certainly thinks so! Apparently, the two have been sighted in Misakis hometown, Iwaki City, frequenting restaurants and drinking spots.

There was once when the pair was with another girl, but the way they were behaving around each other seemed to hint at a deeper relation between the two. Another source indicated that the two would be sighted at least once a month for the recent few months. A third source corroborated the first piece of information saying that the second girl who was with Hayami and Misaki was in fact, Misakis younger sister, with whom she is on very good terms.

Hard to believe without photos though -- I am just wondering what kind of PR conspiracy scheme could possibly be taking place since Josei Seven decided to go ahead and publish it without photos. Blah. Okay last night in Tokyo!!! Good night people!

Aoi Yuu in 1,000,000 Yen Girl

(Source: Sanspo) Aoi Yuu (22) attended the premiere of her new movie, 1,000,000 Yen Girl (or Hyakumanen to Nigamushi Onna) on 19th July 2008 in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The official website for the movie can be reached here.

Aoi Yuu's smile rocks. Anyway, last day in Tokyo today. Going to Harajuku to look at cosplay or something (cos it's Sunday) and then shopping! (As you may have already known), this is like a school trip and some of the guys drank till they dropped last night. Thus, I have to leave you now to make sure they are awake and ready for the Japanese students who will be showing us around today! Yay!

Sizzling Shenaz Treasurywala for Monsoon special issue of savvy Magazine

Ishq Vishq girl Shenaz Treasurywala was missing from Bollywood glamour from quite some time but now she can be seen on a TV Show ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4’ as a host. This TV show is not only the place to see her but she has recently posed for Monsoon special issue of Savvy Magazine with tag line “Shenaz Treasurywala turns up the heat”.

Check Out the pics of Shenaz Treasurywala for Savvy Magazine’s July Issue.

Riya Sen from Hey babby

Well probably Hritesh Deshmukh would have a lot of fun posing for this song in Hey Baby. Here are the awesome clothes dropping captures of Riya Sen from the song Hey baby.

Ito Misaki, Ebihara Yuri and the rest of the gang for Maquillage

(Source : Sanspo) Yo people! blogging from the free computer at our service apartment thingey in Tokyo right now!!! Touched down yesterday morning and feel much more energetic today. Anyway, for today, the new Maquillage CM! The official conference for the new CM was held yesterday, 17th July 2008 and featured artistes/models like Ito Misaki (31), Ebihara Yuri (28), Chiaki Kuriyama (23) , Anne (22) as well as international supermodel Agyness Deyn (22).

The CM starts airing on the 21st of this month.