Archive for September, 2009

Lopez doesn’t envy husband’s female fans

Monday, September 28th, 2009

London, Sep 28 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says she doesn’t get jealous of husband Marc Anthony’s female fans.

Lopez, who has 19-month-old twins Max and Emme with the Latino singer, insists she and her spouse of five years never feel threatened by the attention they both receive, reported imdb.com

“I don’t get jealous. We don’t play that game. We don’t say, ‘Hey, did you see that girl/guy looking at me?’ That is not our thing,” she said.

Mika in line of fire for shoplifting comments

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

London, Sep 27 (IANS) Pop star Mika has been slammed by a crime prevention organisation for joking about shoplifting and has been labled “irresponsible”.

Contactmusic.com reports, that the singer admitted in a recent interview that he has previously taken goods without paying in stores, but “just the small stuff like toys or pick ‘n’ mix (sweets).”

But the comments have been met with condemnations by Crimestoppers, which has branded the star “irresponsible”.

“Comments appearing to condone shoplifting in any context are wrong,” said a spokesperson.

Mika isn’t the only star to admit to stealing. Last week Megan Fox revealed that as a teenager, she was convicted of taking cosmetics from US superstore Wal-Mart.

I’m a very inventive lover: John Mayer

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

London, Sep 27 (IANS) Rocker John Mayer says the secret of his success with A-list beauties like Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz and Jessica Simpson is that he is an “inventive” lover.

“I have great balance and co-ordination. Inventiveness. I am a very inventive lover – that’s the secret to my success,” thesun.co.uk quoted Mayer as saying.

Brangelina will not star together in film

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

London, Sep 26 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie doesn’t think it is likely that she and long-term partner Brad Pitt will star in another film with each other, because they have their hands full raising their children.

The Oscar-winning actress – who famously met and fell in love with Pitt on the sets of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, while he was still married to Jennifer Aniston – thinks it would be fantastic to work with him again but doesn’t have the time because they raise six children together, reported contactmusic.com

“I’d love to work with him but we have a lot of kids!.” she said.

Angelina says being parents to Maddox (8), Pax (5), Zahara (4), Shiloh (3), and 15-month-old twins Knox and Vivienne is hard work as she and Brad try and make sure all their kids are happy and fulfilled.

“We try to find a balance in our lives because we want to educate our children and fulfil our dreams as artists and as people. So, before making a decision we think about it thoroughly because our family is our top priority,” she added.

Megan Fox headed for the music industry?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Washington, Sep 26 (ANI): It looks like ‘Transformers’ star Megan Fox wants to make a name in the music industry as well.

Fox, 23, who will be hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’, is set to perform with the world’s biggest rock band U2.

The Irish band’s lead singer Bono expressed his excitement about Fox joining the show at U2’s 360-tour stop in East Rutherford, NJ.

“SNL is gonna be good this week,” Fox News quoted him as telling the crowd.

“Megan Fox will be on the tambourine and that’s a good thing,” he added. (ANI)

MJ had a crush on Di

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

New York, Sept 26 (ANI): Michael Jackson thought Princess Diana was ‘his type’ but was too shy to ask her out for dinner, a new book reveals.

In ‘The Michael Jackson Tapes’, the King of Pop described Princess Di as ‘very feminine and classy. She was my type for sure, and I don’t like most girls.’

The book is based on 30 hours of interviews conducted nine years ago by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, reports The New York Post.

The explosive tome also reveals that the late singer ‘chickened out’ when he had a chance to have sex with Tatum O’Neal and Brooke Shields, and had a falling-out with Madonna.

For Tatum, MJ said: ‘I was 16, she was 13. And I was naive. She wanted to do everything and I didn’t want to have sex at all.’

Jackson called Shields ‘one of the loves of my life’ but he also rejected her: ‘We had one encounter when she got real intimate and I chickened out. And I shouldn’t have.’

With Madonna, the book reveals, she ‘laid the law down to me before we went out: ‘I am not going to Disneyland, OK? That’s out . . . we are going to a strip bar.’ I said, ‘I am not going to a strip bar.’ Guys who cross-dress! Afterwards she wrote some mean things about me in the press, and I wrote that she is a nasty witch.’

Ken Sunshine, the spokesman for the Jackson family, said, ‘We will not dignify this with a comment.’ (ANI)

Megan Fox is afraid of the dark

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

London, Sep 26 (IANS) Hollywood actress Megan Fox is terrified of the dark.

The “Transformers” star insists on leaving all the lights on in her house when she’s not at home – so that she never has to return to a dark, empty place, reported contactmusic.com.

“I’ve been afraid of the dark my whole life. If I go into my house at night and the lights have been turned off, I have to run from the door to the light switch to turn it on. I’m just afraid of what I can’t see,” said Fox.

MJ feared ravages of old age

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

London, September 26 (ANI): A new book written by late singer Michael Jackson’s adviser has revealed that the King of Pop feared old-age and had lost his desire to live almost a decade before his death.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has disclosed in his new book ‘The Michael Jackson Tapes’, which is based on 30 hours of taped interviews, that the ‘Thriller’ singer wanted to remain hidden.

The Daily Express reports, Jackson had said: ‘I don’t want to be seen now. Because I am like a lizard. It is horrible.

‘I would like some way to disappear where people don’t see me anymore at some point. I don’t want to grow old. I never want to look in the mirror and see that.’

Boteach, who met the pop legend in 1999 through Israeli British entertainer Uri Geller, after which he became his confidant, told NBC television: ‘He lost the will to live. I think he was just going through the motions of life toward the end.’

The holy man further added that the tapes were recorded to provide the public a correct image of Jackson.

However, the singer decided to cancel the publication of the book, which was originally planned for release in 2003.

Meanwhile, the tome also reveals that Jackson was sexually interested in women but was extremely shy.

It even has Jackson confessing of sexually charged phone conversations with Madonna. (ANI)

Megan Fox is scared of the dark

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

London, September 26 (ANI): Megan Fox has revealed that she believes in ghosts and is extremely scared of darkness.

The ‘Transformers’ star is in fact so scared of darkness that she can’t sleep without the lights on.

‘I’ve been afraid of the dark all my life. I leave the lights on all the time and if the light is off, I have to run across the room to get to the switch,” the Sun quoted her as telling Jimmy Fallon on the TV host’s late show.

“I can’t walk through a dark room. I’m afraid of what I can’t see,” she added.

The hottie also revealed that she has a bizarre problem with dry paper.

She said: ‘Some people don’t like nails across a chalkboard because it gives them goosebumps.

‘I don’t like dry paper. Scripts, newspapers or anything that’s not laminated, I have to keep licking my fingers.

‘If I’m reading I have a cup of water to dip my fingers in. I’m really neurotic.’ (ANI)

Shoplifter Megan Fox refuses to step into Wal-Mart

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

London, September 26 (ANI): Megan Fox has revealed that she does not want to enter U.S. supermarket Wal-Mart as she was caught shoplifting when she was a teenager.

The ‘Transformers’ star was in fact banned from the store for stealing make-up from the Olsen twins’ cosmetics line and has not returned ever since.

‘I don’t know if the ban was for life, but when I was 14 or 15 I did get caught and convicted of stealing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen cosmetics from a Wal-Mart,’ the Daily Express quoted her as saying.

However, the singer was let off with a small punishment.

She said: ‘They actually took me into the court and I had two choices and I took the second choice, which was wrapping (gifts) for Christmas, which was awesome, it wasn’t really a punishment.

“The other one was they were gonna make me wear a sign that said I stole from Wal-Mart and stand outside Wal-Mart for three days.’ (ANI)

Vince Vaughn ready to be a dad

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Washington, September 26 (ANI): Actor Vince Vaughn has confessed he is ready to have kids for the first time.

‘The Break-Up’ star, who previously dated Jennifer Aniston, is set to tie the knot with his Canadian girlfriend Kyla Weber.

The 39-year-old revealed is prepared to settle down and start a family.

‘It’s the first time that I really want to have kids,” Contactmusic quoted him as telling People magazine.

‘I’ve been very fortunate in my career, and my life has been about that for so long that you get bored of it.

“You’re ready for your life to be about other people and other things,’ he added. (ANI)

Michael Jackson was convinced Madge loved him

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): Late Michael Jackson was convinced that pop queen Madonna was in love with him.

In a taped conversation with his close friend Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the King of Pop is heard saying that he knew that the ‘Material Girl’ was in love with him, but he didn’t return her feelings because she was ‘not sexy at all’, reports Contactmusic.

‘I think she (Madonna) likes shock value and she knows how to push buttons on people,” Jackson told Boteach.

“I think she was sincerely in love with me and I was not in love with her. She did a lot of crazy things. I knew we had nothing in common.

‘She is not sexy at all. I think sexy comes form the heart in the way you present yourself.

‘She is not sexy at all. I think sexy comes form the heart in the way you present yourself,’ Jackson added.

The ‘Thriller’ hitmaker believed Madonna envied his fame.

‘They admire you and know you are wonderful and great because they are jealous, because they wish they were in your shoes. Madonna is one of them. She is jealous. She is a girl, a woman and I think that’s what bothers her…I get the fainting and adulation and she doesn’t,’ said Jackson.

In the tape the star confessed he had considered dating actress Elizabeth Taylor but feared the media would mock their 27-year age gap.

Jackson also described the late Princess Diana as his ideal woman.

Boteach, who is publishing the conversations, maintains Jackson wanted the footage to be released to the public so his fans could gain a better understanding of his personal life. (ANI)

Chris Brown plans comeback gig in New Jersey

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Washington, September 25 (ANI): Chris Brown is set to perform in his comeback concert next month after his infamous altercation with former girlfriend/pop star Rihanna in February this year.

The R&B singer will be taking the stage at the Izod Center on 27 October during the Power 105’s Powerhouse concert in New Jersey, Contactmusic reports.

The show will also feature The-Dream, Fabolous, Keri Hilson, Trey Songz, Mario and Ginuwine.

Brown was sentenced to severe probation and community labour for attacking Rihanna. (ANI)

Britney asked to ‘foot’ run over photog’s $220,000 medical bills

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Washington, September 25 (ANI): Britney Spears is being asked to “foot” the medical bills of a photographer who got injured in an accident involving the pop diva.

Photographer Ricardo Mendoza claims that his foot has been damaged for life after Britney ran over it.

The incident happened in 2007, while Britney was leaving a Los Angeles medical centre.

Mendoza is now asking Britney to hand over 220,000 dollars, reports Contacmusic.

The former TMZ.com photographer claims that his damaged foot has cost him 195,000 dollars in general damages.

He initially laughed the foot injury off, auctioning off his sock for charity. (ANI)

Jolie doesn’t read press coverage about her and Pitt

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Washington, September 25 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has said that she does not read the tabloid reports on her and husband Brad Pitt.

‘I don’t ask for all this tabloid attention so I never read what they write about us,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

The actress insisted that her priority is being a mother to her six kids she shares with her actor partner and that she fails to understand the media attention on her family.

She said: “First I see myself as a mother – that’s my priority. I have a family to take care of, I don’t even go out that much, I travel and do a film and that’s about it so I don’t understand why people want to know more about our lives.

‘There is a tendency to know more and more but I’m so used to this craziness which always surrounds us.’

Jolie has been together with Pitt since 2005. (ANI)

Brangelina to have private airstrip?

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): Brad Pitt is all set to fly from his own airstrip, as he plans to build one close to the sprawling French estate owned by him and Angelina Jolie, so that they do not have to run into the paparazzi at airports, it has emerged.

Brangelina and their six kids reside at the luxurious Chateau Miraval estate whenever they are in France but their arrivals and departures often attract unwelcome snappers.

Pitt and Jolie have now hit upon the idea of an airstrip to get rid of the nuisance at airports and are believed to have been looking at secluded and safe grounds near their estate from where they can jet in and out of France in privacy.

Pitt already has a private pilot’s licence, while Angie will have one soon.

Contactmusic quoted a source as telling the New York Post: ‘One thing he loves about the estate is the privacy it affords. Nobody can get near it.

‘So with Angelina completing her pilot’s licence, their own airstrip would give them total freedom to come and go.’ (ANI)

Secret behind Mayer’s success with hotties: inventiveness between sheets!

Friday, September 25th, 2009

London, September 25 (ANI): John Mayer has revealed it is his inventiveness in making love which has made him successful in dating some of the hottest women in Hollywood.

‘I have great balance and co-ordination. Inventiveness. I am a very inventive lover – that’s the secret to my success,’ the Sun quoted him as saying.

The singer has been linked to the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz and Jessica Simpson in the past.

Meanwhile, it was recently reported that Mayer is desperate to be back with Aniston. (ANI)

GaGa goes topless for promotional ad

Friday, September 25th, 2009

London, Sep 25 (IANS) British pop star Lady GaGa is courting controversy yet again for posing topless for a promotional Internet ad for her upcoming tour.

The singer, who will be performing with American rapper Kanye West during the Fame Kills tour, features topless in a slow-motion 30-second clip. She is in the arms of an African-American man in it, reported contactmusic.com.

Tickets for the tour dates went on sale Wednesday.

Love scene reminds Jennifer Aniston of Pitt

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

London, Sep 24 (IANS) Jennifer Aniston broke down after a love scene in her new movie “The Bounty” reminded her of her ex-husband Brad Pitt.

Contactmusic.com reports that the actress, whose marriage to Pitt ended in 2005, was apparently so distraught about the romantic scenes with Gerard Butler in her new film that she fled to her trailer in tears.

“I need a moment. This scene reminds me of Brad and me,” she reportedly told her assistant.

On-set sources claim this wasn’t a one-off incident and the 40-year-old actress, who has remained single ever since she broke up with singer John Mayer earlier this year, was “very fragile” during the last few months of filming.

“While she enjoyed flirting with Gerard on set and put a brave face on every day, privately she is still very fragile,” said the source.

During production, Jennifer was romantically linked with Gerard, 38, after they were seen holding hands while on a dinner date in New York.

Love Hewitt still has body hang-ups

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

London, Sep 24 (IANS) American actress-singer Jennifer Love Hewitt, who shows a terrific figure in a frilly bikini on the cover of Shape magazine’s October issue, admits that she still has body hang-ups.

Two years ago Hewitt had received widespread criticism when she was pictured in a bikini with a fuller figure.

“I am a girl, after all! For the most part, I am happy with my body, but there are days when I am like, ‘Ugh! Why is it so hard to fit into my jeans?’ That is when I say to myself, ‘I look this way because I’m supposed to. If we all looked the same, we would be boring’,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Love Hewitt as saying.

The 30-year-old actress credits her boyfriend Jamie Kennedy for helping her accept her body shape. He goes out of his way to tell her she is beautiful.