Freida Pinto: Bollywood’s loss is Hollywood’s gain

Freida Pinto is making waves these days as the actress has been roped in as a new ambassador for a huge cosmetic brand. Seems like Bollywood’s loss is Hollywood’s gain! The stunner, whose latest ad campaign caught a lot of attention, has become a huge hit with our filmmakers. Vying to get the lass interested in filmdom, filmmakers are doing everything to lure the lady back home.

The dusky beauty is the international face of the same brand, which beautiful Sonam Kapoor advertises in the domestic market. And going by her awe-striking look in the advertisement, the sizzler is already boasting of a long list of admirers.

So much so is her ad a hit that Bollywood biggies on various networking sites have sent feelers to Freida’s business manager, compelling the actress to give the Hindi film industry a serious thought.

However, coming back to India seems like a distant dream, as her professional diary is full with many Hollywood projects and international film festivals. The directors would probably have to wait for a while till she’s done with the work at hand.

It seems like Bollywood has lost one talented actress to Hollywood.

Nicole Kidman on interior designing

Nicole Kidman has got a second plan if her interest in Hollywood fades away i.e. to turn to interior designing.

The actress confessed she was keen to dedicate her time to home makeovers and that her advice was often sought after.

"I’d love to be an interior designer. I just love walking into a room and redoing it”, said Kidman.

The actress further added, “When my girlfriends are buying an apartment, they’ll always ask me to come along because I’m going ‘You can knock that wall down, just put a little bit of paint there’”.

Katherine Heigl saved 25 Chihuahuas

American actress Katherine Heigl showed what it takes to be a celebrity with a heart – the Knocked Up star saved the lives of 25 Chihuahuas, who were about to be "euthanized".

Heigl and her mother’s Jason Debus Heigl Foundation donated 25,000 dollars that the stray pooches could be flown from LA to their new families in Boston, Massachusetts.

The dogs will now be available for adoption at the Humane Society for Greater Nashua and Salem Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire.

"All 25 would have been euthanized if we didn’t take them. We’re just so happy to be saving their lives”, said Humane Society director Karen Bill.

Cheryl Cole reveals her Natural Hair after Controversy

Popstar Cheryl Cole has ditched her long hair extensions and revealed her natural short crop after she was accused of misleading fans in shampoo advertisements with her fake hair.

The “Girls Aloud” singer knownfor her dark long mane became the ambassador of a shampoo brand despite the fact that her hair is styled with extensions worth 7000 pounds.

The images lead to complaints that the adverts were misleading.

Cole’s advertisements for L’Oreal promised to tackle weak, limp, lifeless, dull or straw-like hair, by making it feel stronger, weightless and silkier.

Hairdresser Simon Forbes, who is credited with inventing extensions almost 30 years ago, too had spoken out against the advertisements saying, "Cheryl looks great because of her extensions and L’Oreal are bathing in that light."

After the controversy erupted into a national debate, the popstar showed off her natural hair for the first time during a night-out in London.

Kate Hudson's Nine dress shocks her son

Kate Hudson’s five year old son was horrified when he saw her in a sexy outfit on the set of her new film ‘Nine’.

The ‘Almost Famous’ actress took Ryder to watch the shooting of her singing sequence for the stage musical turned movie.

However her son was left stunned when he saw the skimpy dress his mother was wearing.

"Ryder came to the set when I was doing my number and I remember him feeling shocked”, said Hudson.

“He actually grabbed my face at one point when I took him up onstage when I was wearing all the clothes - to him, it must have looked like, “What is my mother doing? This is so embarrassing.” He looked at my face and went, “Mum, everybody’s staring at you. Well, honey, that’s the way it goes – I’m wearing a sparkly nothing!" she added.

Mischa Barton devastated over axed TV show

Actress Mischa Barton was devastated when her TV show ‘The Beautiful Life’ was given the axe just after two episodes - because it “deserved to be seen.”

The actress, who landed the lead role as a supermodel in the fashion-based drama series, says bosses at America’s The CW network didn’t give the program a chance to gain a following.

"It was all so political. They didn’t give it a chance. I’m sure it would have found its audience because it was a great show and was really high fashion”, said Mischa.

“It takes a while for stuff to find a following. I feel more bad for the other girls in it, because it deserved to be seen," she added.

Anushka Sharma buys her own pad

Just one film old, Anushka Sharma is currently on a high! The actress, who made her dream debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan, has recently bought a new pad – a three bedroom flat at Yari Road, Andheri in Mumbai.

Well, even though the actress has bought her dream home, Anushka is hardly able to enjoy the comforts of her house as she is quite preoccupied with her outdoor shoots.

A close source said, “Anushka has been on a house hunting spree for a while now. Last month, she finally bought a three-bedroom apartment at Yari Road in Mumbai. Anushka shifted base to Mumbai a couple of years ago from Bangalore. Earlier, she stayed at the army colony in Malad. This is the first time that the actress has bought a house on her own and is very excited about it.”

By the way, when enquired the petite actress, Anushka confirmed the news and said, “I feel good about being able to buy a house at the age of 21. However, I am dying to be at home as I have had no time to actually enjoy it. First, I was away in the US for 40 days and now I am in Bangkok for a month.”

Shakira to Talk on Charity Work in Oxford

Shakira is all set to enter Oxford to talk about her charity work in South America.

The Colombian artist is due to appear at the Oxford Union on 7 December.

The “Hips don’t lie” hit-maker’s charity Barefoot has built schools in parts of her country hit by civil war.

It has also provided uniforms, equipment and food to 750 children.

Her record label RCA said Shakira hoped her talk in Oxford would publicise her charity as she tried to give it an international presence.

Nicole Richie returns to small screen

It has emerged that mum-of-two Nicole Richie is returning to the small screen as the star of a new TV sitcom.

The former “Simple Life” star pitched to bosses at US network ABC for show.

She will produce the series, in which she’ll star as a working woman juggling her family and love life.

In the past, the 28 year old notched up guest appearances on TV hit Chuck, as well as 8 Simple Rules and American Dreams.

Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapur re-ignite their Romance

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder” is one adage that stands true in the case of Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra. The lovebirds, who had recently ended their romantic sojourn, are back together after they bumped into each other in Bangkok. And reunion is sure good for the hot duo as they are happier than ever.

Ending their months long affair, the couple had churned juicy fodder for the ever so curious gossipmongers. Latest reports reveal that the two actors have rekindled their relationship.

After their split, both Shahid and Priyanka headed to Bangkok for their respective film shoots. While Priyanka was there for Sajid Nadiadwala’s next, Shahid was shooting for a Yash Raj film. And as coincidence would have it, the duo bumped into each other during their stay at the same hotel.

Well back in the arms of her beau, Priyanka sure has found all the reasons to be happy again.

Joanna Krupa does PETA pet campaign

Playboy top model Joanna Krupa has once again bared all - this time for PETA Christmas pet store campaign.

The Polish beauty will strip in an effort to make animal lovers think twice before buying a puppy from a pet store.

She will appear as a winged angel, covered by a carefully-placed crucifix, in the new billboard.

“We’re trying to spread the word that breeding isn’t the way to go. Somebody needs to put their foot down and stop this breeding and these puppy mills… It makes me so angry that our government doesn’t do anything about it. So I am!”, said Krupa.

Cover girl of Playboy magazine’s December issue, Krupa defended women who drop their clothes for the magazine, insisting that the act empowers them.

Sonam Kapoor dating Punit Malhotra

Daddy’s girl, Sonam Kapoor is in love. The young lady has made a special place for another man in her life. The dainty lass, who owing to her classic doll like frame and perfect mannerism has often steered away from controversies, has stirred quite an hornet’s nest this time round.

And it’s all thanks to her up close and cosy relationship with debutant director Punit Malhotra.

Shooting for Karan Johar’s “I Hate Love Stories”, the stunner seems to be quite sweet on the director Punit Malhotra. What’s more is that the two are often seen hanging out, post the shoot of the film.

As for Punit, the director is designer Manish Malhotra’s nephew. Punit was smitten with Sonam right from the time he met her to narrate the script. And with Sonam going out of her way to spend time with Punit, the feeling seems to be mutual.

The two are often spotted together at dinners and they don’t seem averse to going public with their relationship. And only time will tell how this love story fares out.