Lara Dutta rocks at Knights & Angels

One actress in Bollywood can be termed as thinking man's actress and she is none other than the goddess of beauty, poise, grace and elan - Lara Dutta and she recently proved this fact yet again.

Lara appeared on the famous show - Sunsilk Presents Knights & Angels as the Blue gang of girls set the stage ablaze. Lara was seen at her stylish best. On the show, she not only cheered the girls with full enthusiasm but also recollected her days when she participated in the Miss Universe beauty pageant.

The Bollywood belle was so taken aback with the brilliant performances that she also joined them on stage to shake her leg to the tunes of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and gave these young girls some tips on cheerleading.

Priyanka Chopra sizzles on L’Officiel Cover Page

The latest cover of L'Officiel forces one to believe that if there is a Fairy on Earth, it is none other than the yummy delight and the visual treat called Priyanka Chopra, who looks like a Mother of all Fairies.

Priyanka has given some really sensuous and mind blowing expressions which are totally priceless. The cover does make Priyanka resemble the lovely Sophie Lauren at the first go but on having a closer look one identifies that it is the Desi girl's hot desi look that brings her exclusive charm to the picture.

All in all, this Power-packed issue of L'Officiel really lives up to the tagline of “The Power Issue”.

Angelina Jolie voted Sexiest Mother of Hollywood

According to a new online poll, Angelina Jolie have been voted as the Hollywood’s Sexiest Mother.

The mother of six was crowned the Yummiest Mummy by MSN.co.uk ahead of Mother’s Day on March 22 - scooping 29 per cent of the votes.

Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon shared second place.

Here is the list of Yummy Mummys :
1. Angelina Jolie
2. Halle Berry
2. Reese Witherspoon
4. Kate Winslet
5. Jennifer Garner
6. Katie Holmes
7. Gwyneth Paltrow
8. Cate Blanchett

Priyanka Chopra to get Nielsen Box Office Award

Priyanka Chopra seems to be on cloud nine these days. She will be honoured with the Nielsen Box Office Award for her outstanding contribution to Asian film industry. The award will be presented by The Hollywood Reporter at the 3rd Annual Asian Film Awards on March 23.

The Asian Film Awards will be held as part of the 33rd Hong Kong International Film Festival at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Priyanka is only the second recipient to receive the Nielsen Box Office Award. She joins Andy Lau, who received the inaugural award at the 2007 ceremony.

“Priyanka Chopra is India's number one female star. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her outstanding work. It is truly amazing to acknowledge the breadth of her success, and we are honoured to bestow the Nielsen Box Office Award on someone who has done so incredibly much in so little time," said Eric Mika, Publisher of The Hollywood Reporter and Vice President of Nielsen Media and Entertainment Group.

The Asian Film Awards will be recorded in front of a live audience on March 23.

Katrina Kaif gives Rs 5 lakh to crew members

Salman Khan who is known for his large heartiness among his friends and family has had a huge influence on his ladylove Katrina Kaif.

Katrina is smitten by Sallu’s gestures of love. She has done something which is totally unheard of. The actress went to distribute Rs 5 lakh of hard cash among unit members of her upcoming film Ajab Prem Ki Ghajab Kahaani on the last day of the shoot which included technicians, make-up artists and spot boys.

It is heard that after wrapping up the schedule, Katrina went in her vanity van and came out with bundles of cash and started distributing them among the unit members. She was in a happy mood and wanted to share her happiness with everyone.

Barack Obama to appear in The Simpsons

US President Barack Obama and British actor Russell Brand are being considered for an appearance in American animated sitcom The Simpsons.

If everything goes according to plan, the 47-year-old Barack Obama will become the first president in office to appear on the show.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair had appeared on the show in 2003 while he was still in office, and the producers James L Brooks and Al Jean, also hope ex-US president George W Bush will agree to appear in Springfield.

Eva Longoria Parker voted Sexiest Woman on US TV

Eva Longoria Parker, the star of Desperate Housewives has been voted the Sexiest Woman on US TV in a new magazine poll.

Parker said that she can’t believe TV Guide’s bosses picked her - because her character in Desperate Housewives has been all frumpy in episodes dating back to last year.

The actress’ husband, French sports star Tony Parker agrees with the magazine’s pick: "My husband thinks I’m at my sexiest the first thing in the morning. He says looking over at me as I’m waking up is his favourite thing."

Shahid Kapur is Brand Ambassador for Levi Strauss Signature

Shahid Kapur has bagged yet another plum endorsement. Levi Strauss Signature has signed Shahid Kapur as its brand ambassador. The actor has earlier endorsed VIP luggage and audio systems' major brand Pioneer.

Shumone Chatterjee, Country Manager, Levi Strauss & Co India Pvt. Ltd, said, "Shahid is a youth icon and Levi Strauss Signature is an iconic youth apparel brand - it's fitting that they both zip together. Shahid is a quintessential blend of youth and style, which is what the Levi Strauss Signature brand stands for. India is a strong growth market for the Levi Strauss Signature brand and signing on Shahid as its face will help us create a closer connection with our young audience."

"I have always been a great admirer of the Levi Strauss Signature brand. It's relaxed and on-trend styles reflect my personal style, and the sentiment of the youth whom I identify with so closely. It's great to be associated with such an iconic brand" Shahid said on his association with the brand.

The company has planned an exciting media campaign and various interactive consumer related activities with Shahid in the coming months.

Pierce Brosnan voted The Sexiest Irish Celebrity

James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has been voted The Sexiest Irish Celebrity in a new poll. The actor scored 26 per cent of the vote in the survey.

Hollywood lothario Colin Farrell came second with 10 per cent, tying with singer Andrea Corr from Irish family band The Corrs.

Boyzone star Ronan Keating, and Girls Aloud stunner Nadine Coyle rounded off the top five.

The YouGov survey was commissioned by communications consultancy Eulogy! to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Who else made the top ten list?

The top ten sexiest Irish celebrities are:
1. Pierce Brosnan
2. Colin Farrell
2. Andrea Corr
4. Ronan Keating
5. Nadine Coyle
6. Christine Bleakley
7. Jonathan Rhys Meyers
8. Zoe Salmon
8. Enya
8. Samantha Mumba

The top three sexiest Irish women, as voted by the men, are: Andrea Corr in first place (with 19%), the One Show’s Christine Bleakley second (with 11%) and Girls Aloud’s Nadine Coyle third (with 10%). However, Bangor beauty and Dancing On Ice star Zoe Salmon scored highly in her home region of Northern Ireland with 16% - coming in overall first place in Northern Ireland.

And the sexiest men, as voted by the women: Pierce in first place with 26%, Colin Farell second with 17% and Ronan Keating third with 13% of the vote.

More reading on sexiest irish celeb from contactmusic

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Deepika Padukone to endorse Orbit

After endorsing brands like Fiama Di Wills, Pepsi, Kingfisher Airlines and Tissot, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has now signed up as the brand ambassador of Wrigley’s sugar-free chewing gum Orbit.

It is for the first time that the brand has partnered with a film actor to promote oral health benefits.

According to an Orbit spokesperson, “Deepika’s association with Orbit will synchronise well with the brand and its objectives. We believe that this association would help us achieve widespread awareness about the importance of oral care and the benefits of sugar-free chewing gum Orbit”.

The company plans to leverage Deepika for its advertising campaign which will be launched in March.

Deepika said: "I am proud to be associated with Orbit sugar-free chewing gum, which is a convenient and portable way to help maintain and improve oral health anytime, anywhere - at home, in the car and during shoots."

Bipasha Basu unhappy with dubbing of Sob Charitro Kalponik

When all seems to be going fine with the dusky, cat-eyed beauty Bipasha Basu, there is some grumbling whisper from her. Her Aa Dekhen Zara is set for release and is attracting enough attention to lift hopes for a fair success, Bipasha’s Bengali film Sob Charitro Kalponik is giving her sleepless nights.

Bipasha is very dissatisfied the way dubbing of Sob Charitro Kalponik is being carried out.

Directed by Rituparno Ghosh, the film is a promising venture starring the dusky beauty. Ghosh had earlier said about the film, “I want to make a film that does her (Bipasha) proud. I genuinely believe that we haven’t seen even the tip of her talent.”

But she is upbeat about the future course of events. Busy like a hurricane promoting her upcoming Aa Dekhe Zara.

Her next film Lamhaa releases by the end of this year. In the meantime, she is to start shooting for All The Best.

Lamhaa is a very topical film about today’s Srinagar while All The Best is a comedy.