UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador : Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta was selected UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador and plans to combine Cricket and Bollywood to raise awareness about the deadly disease.

The 35-year-old actress, who is the co-owner of IPL team Kings XI Punjab, will donate 25 percent of the profits made by her team to charities selected by the UN.

"The players of my team will be wearing ribbons for the cause of HIV-AIDS. Someone living with HIV will come on the field and toss for our matches. Me and my team will also be making field trips in Punjab," the actress told reporters here.

Preity will be making public service message films for UNAIDS featuring herself and the players which will be in English, Hindi and Punjabi.

She promised to ask for support from the film society, who she noted are always up for a cause.

"I'll try to garner support from Bollywood. No one ever says no and I am sure if they have the time, they'll be available for it," Preity said.

source:indianexpress.com

Katrina Kaif will be in sequel of The Italian Job

There are rumors that Katrina Kaif is having second judgment about starring in Abbas Mustan’s remake of the 2003 Hollywood film, “The Italian Job” as her role is quite immaterial.

A source says, “at first, Katrina had decided to do the film. However, after going through the script, Katrina realized that she does not like her role.”

A spate of hits seems to have distorted Katrina’s stance towards the film. “Gone are the days when she signed films conflicting big heroes without bothering about her role. Today, Katrina is very exacting about her roles too,” adds the source.

As things stand today, she is dilly-dallying to sign on the dotted line unless her role in the film is sizeable enough.

Another cause why Katrina is doubtful to do this film is for the reason that one of the male lead actors was changed. “Earlier she was very kicked about the film because Saif was part of it. However, after Saif opted out of the project, her awareness soon diminished,” says the source.

before I forget, this is the third film in the last three months that Katrina has had second opinion about. It may be recalled that she had earlier opted out of Sanjay Gadhvi’s 7 Days In Paris. Just a few days ago, she had also refused to star in Anees Bazmee’s Thank You opposite Akshay Kumar despite agreeing to be part of it initially.

As for remake of “The Italian Job”, she might change her mind and star in the Abbas Mustan film if she’s satisfied with the changes in the script. Meanwhile, the directors are clueless as to why Katrina is hesitant to be part of the film and is asking them to make changes in the script.

Despite constant calls and text messages, Katrina and Abbas Mustan remained occupied for comment.

source:timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Priyanka Chopra will marry Gerard Butler

Priyanka Chopra found a Gora admirer, i.e. Gerard Butler. And he was so beginning over heels in love with her that he curve down on his knees and proposed her. Though Priyanka denies any love brewing between them, but rumors are rife that Butler went to meet her on the sets of ‘Anjaana Anjaani,’ in NY and they spend a full day together. Still, Pri chops is obdurate of any love relation with him.

But we think that it will be great if she goes around with him, and become a couple. Here are a few reasons for that:

   1. We do have a attraction for fare skin, and Gerard is a Scottish born hunk. So Priyanka, just go ahead and fulfill the everlasting nightmare.

   2. Who else has a ten pack abs in the whole country? Gerard has. You don’t believe; just see his blockbuster 300, where he flaunted his chiseled body. Yeah, the 9th and the 10th pack were faint, but you see properly, it was there. And the paunch which he flaunts now a days, that, is a Computer imagery.

   3. In spite of being an ex Miss World, she hasn’t got any of global assignments yet. It is a great chance for her to use Gerard as a ladder to climb up into the Hollywood. Though he himself don’t have a great track record in west, except 300, P.S I love you, and Phantom of the Opera, but Priynaka has a good chance to milk him because, a new celebrity girlfriend always gets more attention.

   4. Actresses in India tend to marry NRIs. Since time is changing, so a Hollywood star will always be better catch than an NRI.

   5. Since he is taking a great interest in shooting of Priyanka’s new movie, so he can opt for Bollywood, and who knows, we might get a permanent Hollywood star in Bollywood.

So please Priyanka, go ahead and marry him.

source:entertainmentandshowbiz.com

Carey Mulligan flirts with Jeremy Renner

Carey Mulligan was covered flirting with actor Jeremy Renner at an Oscar after-party.

While 24-year-old Mulligan was selected in the 'Best Actress' category for her role in An Education, Renner, 39, got a nod in the Best Actor category for his work in The Hurt Locker.

In spite of losing out the pair were patterned chatting vivaciously and looking very cosy together as they partied at the Vanity Fair after-party, reported Daily Mail online.

The pictures of the friendly pair are unlikely to go down well with LaBeouf, who was unexpectedly absent from the ceremony.

Instead, Mulligan arrived on the red carpet at the Kodak Theatre with her mum Nano, while Renner brought his mother Valerie.

Renner has been single since splitting from his latest girlfriend while filming The Hurt Locker in Jordan nearly two years ago.

In a recent interview, the Californian actor admitted he found it difficult keeping up a long-distance affiliation on such an fatiguing film shoot.

source:movies.ndtv.com

THE OSCAR WINNERS...

Best Picture: “The Hurt Locker” bags its 6  th  Oscar  .  The entire team of "The Hurth Locker" are all on stage and are very excited.

Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow wins the best director Oscar for "The Hurt Locker". Kathryn Bigelow has become the first woman ever to be named best director.

Best Actress: Sean Penn announces the winner of best actress. And it's Sandra Bullock for “The Blind Side”. Bullock says the film was about the "moms" who take care of children "no matter where they came from"

Best Actor: Jeff Bridges gets best actor Oscar for "Crazy Heart" . Bridges thanks his co-stars for their "heart and soul", he says, “Thank you guys, my wonderful team, my wife for 33 years, 3 daughters... I woudnt be here without you”.

Best Foreign Language Film: “The Secret in their eyes” (Argentinean film) bags Oscar for the best foreign language film.

Best Film Editing: Fourth Oscar for 'The Hurt Locker”.

Best Documentary Feature: And the Oscar goes to “ The Cove”, this is about the systematic slaughter of dolphins in Japan.

Best Visual Effects: Oscar goes to “Avatar”

Best Original Score: Oscar goes to Michael Giacchino for “‘Up”.

Best Cinematography: Mauro Fiore is the winner of 'Best Cinematography' for “Avatar” .

Best Sound Mixing: Ray Beckett and Ottosson bagged the golden statuette for “The Hurt Locker”

Best Sound Editing: 'The Hurt Locker” bags the award for the best editing.

Best Costume Design: And the Oscar goes to Sandy Powell for “The Young Victoria”. This is her third Oscar earlier ones are 'Aviator' and 'Shakespeare in Love'.

Best Art Direction: Oscar for best art direction goes to “Avatar”.

Best Supporting actress: Mo’Nique wins the best supporting actress Oscar for the role in ‘Precious”.

Best Adapted Screenplay : “Precious” bag the Oscar for best adapted screenplay. Precious is based on the novel “Push” by Sapphire.

Best Makeup: And Oscar goes to “Star Trek”

Best Short Film: Joachim Back and Tivi Magnusson bag the Oscar for 'The New Tenants' (Live Action)

Best short Documentry Film: Award goes to 'Music by Prudence'. "This is amazing. I had never imagined this. This is so exciting... We honour the band behind this film... " said the winners.

Best Animated Short Film: And Oscar goes to “Logorama” . "It took six years to make this 16 minute film..." says Schmerkin.

Best Original Screenplay: Mark Boal for 'The Hurt Locker”. Mark Boal says, "Thank you Academy for this! I dedicate this to the troops who are fighting and even those who have not made it home."

Best Original Song: And the Oscar goes to Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett for 'The Weary Kind' (Theme from Crazy Heart).

Best Animated Film: Pete Doctor collects the 'Best Animated Film' award for 'Up', from Cameroz Diaz and Steve Carell. Pete Doctor says, "It's incredible being here... Please picture this entire stage filled with the entire team of 'Up'. Thanks so much to Disney and Pixar... The heart of it came from home, my parents, my kids and wife... you guys are the greatest adventure."
Best Supporting Actor : And the Oscar goes to Christoph Waltz for 'Inglourious Basterds' – his 1st nomination and win! "Brad Pitt helped me and the entire cast.. Quentin is a fearless explorer and that’s why I am here. Thank you, all!" he said.
HOST

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin arrive on stage to present the awards. They introduce each other and say, “They nominate Meryl Streep every time. She has a record of being nominated 16 times, and she also has the record of maximum losses.

Alec and Steve both are hilarious and are having a good time pulling Woody Harelson, Meryl Streep, and James Cameron's leg.

RED CARPET

Miley Cyrus at 17 is the youngest to grace the red carpet.

Gerard Butler is here.

Jeff Bridges' on his 5th Oscar nomination: "It's thrilling to be here. I am wearing Gucci."

Taylor Lautner, the hottest werewolf says about his first Oscar experience, "I am thrilled to be here..."

Meryl Streep who has been nominated for the Oscars maximum number of times (16) says, "Getting into Jimmy Choos is the best thing about coming here!"

Kate Winslet is wearing a silver strapless gown. "I am going to just present tonight the 'Best Actor' award. I have been nominated 6 times before, so it's good to just see eothers panic for a change..."

Kirsten Stewart arrives...

The ceremony is about to begin - and Steve Martin is about to present...

Kirsten Stewart is sitting with Taylor Lautner ...

Morgan Freeman arrives...

Jennifer Lopez is cheering for 'Precious', a film nominated in the 'Best Film' and 'Best Story' category. JLo says, "I feel good in baby pink...you have to feel good in an Oscar gown, be able to walk around..."

Sarah Jessica Parker in beige satin Chanel enters with hubby Mathew Broderick who is in a Tom Ford tux

Cameron diaz: "Seeing everyone at Oscars is good." She looked sparkling in her silver gown, and about her favourites says, "I loved 'Avatar' and 'Hurt Locker'."

Meryl Streep is the Lady in white...

Taylor Lautner arrives...

Southern California - 82nd academy awards red carpet .. stars have begun to arrive...

5 supporting actress nominees - all 5 actresses have arrived - Monique, Maggie Gyllenhal - ("Its been great for Jeffe Bridges - I am gona enjoy and stay calm), 3 time Oscar nominated - last year winner - Penelope cruz in a purple off shoulder gown ("I feel like a fist timer not a veteran - same excitement, so proud to be in company of these actresses..), Monique (I'am floating!),

Anna Kendrick - up in the air

George Clooney arrives driving the women up the fence! ("It was a guy who can't settle down who better than me to do this role.) When the mike was put in frnt of his girlfriend, all he said was, "She doesn’t understand English."

Sandra Bullock in silver sparkling markeza outfit on her 1st oscar nomination: I enjoy every moment, I enjoy the ride... I plan to have a nice juicy burger after this event..

Zac Efron dons a tuxedo. Says, "Oscar nominees are always inspiring. I am going to present at the Oscars tonight."

Matt Damon, who is nominated for best supporting actor for Invectus, says learning the South African accent was more difficult than learning rugby.

Helen Miller, nominated for best actress for 'The Last Station' describes her silver gown. "I am wearing Bachkey Mishka and Chopard."