KIM Kardashian‘s engagement has taken “pressure” off her sister Kourtney.The 30-year-old socialite is planning her wedding to Kris Humphries, who she has been dating for six months, and admits her elder sibling 00 who has 18-month-old-son Mason with partner Scott Disick – is particularly pleased about the nuptials because there is no longer so much focus on her own relationship.“Kourtney doesn’t like all the big weddings and big ring thing so she said she’s been relieved of a lot of pressure because my mom and everyone was pressuring her and Scott to get married,” Kim said.Kim also Read the full story

Kim Kardashian says her engagement to Kris Humphries means there is less pressure on her older sister Kourtney to get married.Kim Kardashian’s engagement has taken “pressure” off her sister Kourtney.The 30-year-old socialite is planning her wedding to Kris Humphries, who she has been dating for six months, and admits her elder sibling – who has 18-month-old-son Mason with partner Scott Disick – is particularly pleased about the nuptials because there is no longer so much focus on her own relationship.Kim said: “Kourtney doesn’t like all the big weddings and big ring thing so Read the full story

Rose Byrne was so distraught when she missed out on a role in 2005 drama ‘Manderlay’, she didn’t get out of bed for three days,Rose Byrne didn’t get out of bed for three days when she missed out on a movie role.The ‘Bridesmaids’ actress fell in love with the part of Grace in 2005 drama ‘Manderlay’ and was devastated when director Lars von Trier overlooked her audition in favour of Bryce Dallas Howard.Rose said: “I auditioned for ‘Manderlay’. It was a three-hour workshop. A proper shot at it, and an unforgettable experience. But he gave it to Bryce Dallas Howard instead.”When I Read the full story

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley had to be given lessons in running in high-heeled shoes before filming Transformers: Dark of the Moon’.Rosie Huntington-Whiteley had to have running lessons before appearing in ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’.The 25-year-old model-and-actress loved tacking the tough stunts in the forthcoming blockbuster movie, but admits there were some basic aspects of her role that she had trouble with.She said: “I’m an active person anyway and jumping through fire, sliding down glass panels and getting my hands dirty was the most fun part for me.”My trainer had to teach me to run Read the full story

Jermaine Jackson paid a moving tribute to his late brother Michael Jackson at IIFA Rocks, marking the second anniversary of the singer’s death.Sonu Nigam performed the song ‘Thank You For The Legacy’ with Jermaine Jackson before an audience of 25,000 at the show in Toronto’s Ricoh Coliseum.Speaking to the audience, Jackson said: “I want to say how much I love you, because I see Michael in each one of you,” NDTV reports. Nigam said that he wrote the special song after Michael’s death, and thanked Jermaine for joining him in singing it.Earlier, Jackson told a press conference that Read the full story

MADONNA‘s life story is to be documented in a comic book.The highs and lows of the 52-year-old singer’s phenomenal career — which has spanned almost 30 years — will be encapsulated in a 32-page graphic novel produced by publishers Bluewater Productions Inc. as part of their Female Force series, which has previously featured the likes of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Sarah Palin and Barbara Walters.“Our goal is to show the little-known events and influences that resulted in Madonna becoming the phenomenon she remains to this day, more than a quarter-century after she Read the full story

Lighting up the stage and screen
In conversation with Nazneen Chumki
Nazneen Chumki is a popular face on both TV and the stage. Her versatility has won her a national award for her acting skills. Not just that she is an upcoming screenwriter as well. Her performance as the protagonist in the monodrama, “Sitar Agniporikkha” has attracted much attention.The tested actress recently revealed many aspects of her life and career to The Daily Star (TDS):TDS: You perform solo in “Sitar Agniporikkha”. How is it working out for you?Chumki: To be honest, I’m extremely excited and also nervous about the play. Earlier I played several roles in a single play, but this is the first time I have Read the full story

Paris Hilton has insisted that she is happy living the single life.The 30-year-old heiress stated that she is in no rush to find a new lover after ending her relationship with Cy Waits this week.”I’m not looking for anyone,” she told E! Online. “I really want to focus on myself and get to know myself and be in Malibu with my girls and just enjoy the summer. So no, no-one. I’m not looking for anyone.”Hilton added: “I’ve never been single in my life. It’s the first time, so I just really want to get to know myself.”Hilton previously spoke of her desire to “remain really good friends” with Waits. The Simple Life star recently claimed that Read the full story

Lindsay Lohan has spoken out to insist she is “following the rules” just hours after her lawyer defended the troubled actress by confirming “she didn’t get a special deal” in court this week. The star is currently serving three months under house arrest for violating her probation from a 2007 DUI case by taking a necklace from a California jewelry store. She was initially handed a jail sentence, but it was changed due to prison overcrowding. Lohan was ordered back to court this week to face allegations she failed an alcohol test, but she escaped any possible jail time when the judge ruled the test came after her booze Read the full story

Justin Timberlake and Scarlett Johansson have sparked rumours of a romance with a “touchy feely” public display. The A-list pair were spotted sharing drinks at New York club Kenmare earlier this week and, according to The Sun, ended the night together at the Bad Teacher star’s apartment.”They were very touchy feely and sat close to one another in a VIP booth along with a few other pals,” a source claimed.”They hardly looked at their mates when they went to dance because they were so into one another. Contact seemed very natural to the both of them.”Johansson is also said to have been spotted hitching a ride Read the full story