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Freida Pinto ‘regularly pinches herself to believe her rise to stardom’
London, March 8 (ANI): Freida Pinto is yet to believe she has landed the Hollywood jackpot after starring in Danny Boyle’s mega hit ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. The 24-year-old, who hails from the city of Mumbai, revealed she kept pinching herself to … Continue reading
‘Slumdog effect’ leads to surge in enquiries sponsoring poor Indian kids
Washington, February 28 (ANI): The number of people willing to help some of India’s poorest children has suddenly increased on the back of the multiple award-winning success of Danny Boyle’s film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. According to ActionAid, the film’s portrayal of … Continue reading
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is most likely to win Oscar, says poll
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is most likely to win the best film award at the Oscars, according to a people’s choice poll. The film, tracing the story of a poor boy winning a fortune in a reality show, … Continue reading
Kate Winslet has no time for exercise
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): British actress Kate Winslet credits her toned physique to “a wing and a prayer”, insisting she’s “too busy” to even think about exercising. The Oscar nominee, who has struggled with weight since she was a teenager, … Continue reading
Slumdog Millionaire pockets more honours
London, Feb 17 (ANI): Oscar frontrunner Slumdog Millionaire has bagged another clutch of prizes. Editor Chris Dickens walked away with gong for best-edited feature film at the 59th annual American Cinema Editors (ACE) awards, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in … Continue reading
Slumdog Millionaire named best contemporary film at Art Directors Guild Awards
Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): Danny Boyle’s ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has been named the Best Contemporary Film at the Art Directors Guild Awards. The film, which tracks the story of an 18-year-old slum boy from rags to riches, has already triumphed the … Continue reading
Slumdog Millionaire’ at 1:12 odds of winning ‘Best Picture’ Oscar
New York, Feb 16 (ANI): Danny Boyle’s ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is at 1:12 odds of winning the Best Picture award at this year’s Oscars, according to an expert. According to Danny Sheridan, director Boyle is also likely to walk away with … Continue reading
Now, Mickey Rourke tries to bed Thandie Newton
London, Feb 11 (ANI): American actor Mickey Rourke has once again made a move on another actress and this time too he was not very gentle about it. Rourke, 56, had previously proposed model Abi Titmuss at the Baftas to … Continue reading
Jolie nearly lost £1.1M earrings in London hotel
London, Feb 10 (ANI): Angelina Jolie not only missed out on the BAFTA, but also nearly lost her earrings worth a whopping 1.1 million pounds in her London hotel suite. The ‘Lara Croft’ star fuelled an immediate hunt for her … Continue reading
Mickey Rourke celebrated Bafta win by trying to bed Abi Titmuss
London, Feb 10 (ANI): American actor Mickey Rourke was at an all time high after he won the Best Actor award at the BAFTAs, and he ended up making a proposition to Abi Titmuss to join him in bed. Rourke, … Continue reading
‘Red-faced’ Sharon Stone couldn’t get cab home from Baftas after-party
London, Feb 10 (ANI): American actress Sharon Stone was left stranded following the BAFTAs after-party when she could not get a cab home. Stone, 50, is said to have been left red faced when she tried to enter a car … Continue reading
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ bags prestigious Writers Guild Award.
London, Feb 9 (ANI): Oscar frontrunner ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has added another gong in its kitty at the Writers Guild Awards, with Simon Beaufoy winning the award for best-adapted screenplay for the critically acclaimed film. Sean Penn-starrer ‘Milk’ won the award … Continue reading
Kate Winslet has learnt to love her bum
Melbourne, Feb 9 (ANI): British actress Kate Winslet says that she has learnt to love her bum. The 33-year-old star, who has struggled with her weight since she was a teen, said that she has learnt to like the “blemishes” … Continue reading
Kate Winslet, Brangelina attend Bafta nominees party in London
London, February 8 (ANI): Several of Hollywood’s finest actors arrived in London to attend The Orange British Academy Film Awards nominees party ahead of Sunday night’s ceremony. Kate Winslet, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were among the actors who braved … Continue reading
Legendary Pinewood and Shepperton studios to be honoured at Baftas
London, Feb 7 (ANI): Legendary studios Pinewood and Shepperton, which have witnessed some of the most celebrated flicks, are all set to be honoured with an award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema by the British Academy of Film and … Continue reading
Jennifer Connelly’s 11-year-old son changed her outlook on life
London, Feb 7 (ANI): Hollywood actress Jennifer Connelly credits her 11-year-old son for allowing her to take up quality-acting roles. The 38-year-old actress is adamant that her son Kai, by photographer David Dougan, played a big part in helping her … Continue reading