Miranda Kerr Hits the Catwalk, Nixes Wedding Rumors

Taking her turn on the catwalk, Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr looked radiant as she took part in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Miami Beach on Saturday (November 15).

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Heating up an already warm November day in Miami, Florida, the girls of Victoria’s Secret’s hit the runway for the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Fontainebleau Hotel last evening.

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Elizabeth Banks sex scenes scares her

Actress Elizabeth Banks is dead against her in-laws watching her strip in her new risqué movie “Zack And Miri Make A Porno”.

In the movie, Banks stages sex scenes with her friend to make a sex tape for money. And the 34-year-old actress is not happy with the notion of her in-laws watching her love-making scenes, contactmusic.com reports.

Banks said: “My in-laws are threatening to see it. I want them to see it on one level. But it’s really scary to have your dad-in-law go see you have sex with someone other than his son.”

Carmen Electra takes it Slow

Carmen Electra in no hurry for third marriage
Indo-Asian News Service

London, Nov 4 (IANS) Twice married former “Baywatch” babe Carmen Electra is “taking things really slow” with her current musician fiancé Rob Patterson.

Electra is in no rush to tie the knot with the former American nu metal band Korn guitarist, insisting they are just enjoying life as an engaged couple, reports thesun.co.uk.

“That’s the thing this time - we’re going to avoid everyone else’s pressure and go at our own pace. It’s funny, everyone else puts so much pressure, asking when we’re going to get married. But right now, we’re just taking things really slow,” she told People.com.

Electra had been previously married to American basketball star Dennis Rodman and Dave Navarro, former lead guitarist for the rock bands Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Bollywood News

He is known for making realistic cinema. After telling the story of high society people in “Page 3” and of business honchos in “Corporate“, Madhur Bhandarkar now attempts to probe the dark side of the style industry in his “Fashion“, releasing Wednesday.

Set against the glittering backdrop of the glamorous but ruthless world of haute couture, the film tells the story of a small town girl who dreams to make it big in the world of glitz and glamour.

However, Bhandarkar’s attempt to probe the dark side of the fashion industry has fashionistas worried that it might generate negative vibes about the industry.

“The fashion fraternity need not be afraid of my film. They have doubts over what I have shown in the film about their industry. But I’m sure they won’t be disappointed and their fears will be gone once they watch the movie,” Bhandarkar told IANS in an interview.

Former beauty queen Priyanka Chopra is playing the main lead in the movie, which also has models like Arjan Bajwa and Mugdha Godse.

“Fashion” revolves around the journey of rise and fall and phoenix-like rebirth of the country’s number one supermodel Meghna Mathur played by Priyanka Chopra.

Meghna knew that she was meant to be famous. Despite coming from a conservative background, she dared to dream of bright lights and the big city.

Meghna’s role model is Shonali Gujral (Kangana Ranaut), reigning model on the runway.

Finally she fulfils her dreams and rises to walk the ramps for leading designers across India. In a short span, she has the fashion world at her feet - the parties, the brand endorsements, the photographers, the models, the romance and, of course, the shows!

On her way up she meets Maanav (Arjan Bajwa), an aspiring model, and gets romantically involved with him. She also meets Janet (Mugdha Godse), an outspoken model with a heart of gold, and the two become best friends.

However, Meghna slowly starts to pay the price for fame and her journey to the top. After going through a bad phase, she attempts a comeback.

“Fashion” explores the world of style through the emotional personal journey of the key people that make up the industry, the dream-weavers of that elaborate world of glamour, the models, designers, photographers, businessmen and agencies.

The film tries to find out whether in the world of image-makers it is possible for you to conquer it and remain true to yourself.

Apart from the backstage struggle of models and designers, the film also shows the gay relationships that have become prominent in the fashion world.

Bhandarkar’s previous record is quite impressive and the film’s subject has already created curiosity. The only hitch is that it has got an ‘A Certificate’ from the censor board.

Hilary Duff Helps Kids in Need

Out for a good cause, Hilary Duff made an appearance at the Nina Footwear and Blessings In a Backpack event in New York City on Friday (October 24).

Held at P.S. 15, Roberto Clemente Elementary School, the former “Lizzie McGuire” starlet playfully posed with the schoolchildren, along with fellow guests-of-honor Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza and Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stewart.

As for the program which helps bring food and supplies to the less fortunate, Duff says, “I feel lucky enough to have a voice or a name that people might pay attention to.”

“I think that people might not be aware that a couple neighborhoods away, kids aren’t having food on the weekends, and we just want people to be informed and to know what’s going on in their communities and to help if they can,” she adds.

Sexy Pooja Bedi denies knowledge

Bollywood actress turned television celebrity anchor Pooja Bedi has denied any knowledge of a film being made on her mother Protima Bedi.

Pooja, daughter of Kabir Bedi and his first wife Protima, said she has neither been approached by any director or producer for permission nor for providing any information on her mother.

“Neither I or any of my family members know about the film,” Pooja told IANS.

“I wonder how they will make a film on my mother without getting any details from us. I hope they are not making the film with reference from her autobiography,” said Pooja.

Protima Bedi, Odissi danseuse-cum-model, had written a autobiography titled “Time Pass” where she gave a candid description of all her relationships and her rebellious lifestyle.

The book also has a vivid description of her family life including her dream project of setting up a free dance school Nrityagram, to her eventual transition into a monk.

Pooja had compiled all her writings and published the book in 2000.

Pooja said: “If they are making the film from her book then they should first seek permission.”

Earlier, it was reported in a section of media that south Indian director Sarath Kumar is making a film on Protima Bedi where Shilpa Shetty will be playing the role of Protima.

UTV gets FASHIONable this Diwali!

FASHION ready to unveil on 29th October across 700 screens worldwide!

Unprecedented in scale and style, FASHION breaks new ground in movie–distribution and marketing making it a dazzling motion picture experience this Diwali.

After having a dream run at the B.O with AAMR, MUMBAI MERI JAAN, A WEDNESDAY and WELCOME TO SAJJANPUR, UTV Motion Pictures’ forthcoming extravaganza with Madhur Bhandarkar is anticipated to release with over 630 screens in India and another 120 screens in 16 countries across the globe.

Continuing its triumphant run in the international markets with hits like – JODHAA AKBAR, RACE, JAANE TU YA JAANE NA, KISMET KONNECTION and A WEDNESDAY, UTV rolls out FASHION this Diwali on October 24th with a special screening at South Asian International Film Festival in New York. This will be followed by an exclusive promotion held by The Citibank NRI division inviting their distinguished clients for select FASHION screenings on October 29th across 6 US cities – New York, New Jersey, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco and Chicago.

Dubai is hosting the ‘ FASHION Red Carpet Premiere’ on 29th October, in association with Star TV Middle East. With the cast and crew expected to show up in full splendor, the exclusive affair will enjoy aggressive promotions on Star channels in the Middle East.

Australia and New Zealand will be host to the ‘Fashion Nights’ contest across 5 cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Auckland; wherein the winners, crowned as Ms. ‘Fashion Australia’, will be rewarded with certificates attested by director Madhur Bhandarkar and Priyanka Chopra.

FASHION will be released in the US and the Middle East on the 30th October, with the other international markets following on 31st October.

Back in India, the movie has already been in news for an unparalleled ensemble of brand associations it has attracted ranging from clothing and, electronics to FMCG and telecom. The brands are an integral part of FASHION’s in – film placements and the associated marketing campaign of the movie. In fact the three leading ladies from the movie – Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mugdha Godse are all set to walk the ramp on October 20th for the Sunsilk Fashion Week in Mumbai. Mobile retail store RPG Cellucoms has also been roped in for a campaign promoting the concept of ‘Mobility is Fashionable’. Electronics brand LG has joined the ‘brandwagon’ for an associative marketing campaign as well.Fashion theme parties coined as ‘Fashion nights’ will be held in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Bangalore along with partner brands.

With the assessment of co–promotions and in–film branding being pegged at close to Rs. 9 crores, UTV Motion Pictures is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that FASHION is mounted as the biggest release this Diwali.

I always wanted to be independent - Mugdha Godse

In less than 20 days from now, Mugdha Godse would finally be seeing herself on the big screen. An established model, she gave a year of hers in FASHION which features her as one of the three major protagonists. Apart from the lure of working with Madhur Bhandarkar, Mugdha is quick to admit that her desire of being independent was a big reason for her entry into showbiz.

‘From the time I was a kid, I wanted to stand up on my own. I wanted to earn money and take care of myself. I always wanted to be independent’, says Mugdha who claims that she has no pretensions about turning rich in life.

‘I too want to earn good money, be rich, lead a good lifestyle and have a standing of my own. Isn’t that the reason why most of us are here for’, questions Mugdha.

Starring Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranuat as the other two leads, FASHION is releasing all over on 29th October.

South calling for FASHION star Arjan

Model turned actor Arjan Bajwa could never imagine that he would be flooded with offers from South Film Industry after the first teaser of Madhur Bhandarkar’s film FASHION went on air.

Reportedly the actor has been offered three mega budget films opposite Nagarjuna, the second one with NTR’s son Balakrishnan and the last one with South superstar Mohan Babu. It seems that Telegu film industry has been extremely kind towards Arjan.

”I did a film called SAMPANGI few years back in Telegu, and after that I focused in Hindi film industry. Now I am getting exciting offers from South which is interesting,” says Arjan.

The actor seems to be busy learning martial arts during his shooting break. ”I am looking forward to do some outstanding action sequences in Telegu films. They hate using body doubles, so I am getting trained in all sorts of dangerous stunts,” he adds. The actor is also learning the dialect, which seems to be the most difficult task. ”Ask me to jump from a 50 storyed building, I would find it easier than learning Telegu,” he jokes.