Is Kalki pregnant?

These days the entire happily wed gang of heroines are under the scanner. Following actor Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan's pregnancy, every other married heroine is said to be in the family way, including Shilpa Shetty and Lara Dutta. The latest actor rumoured to be preggers is actor Kalki Koechlin.

Though the promotions for her films are on in full swing, Kalki has been taking it easy due to her health. But her sporadic appearances at the promotions have added grist to the rumour mills. Tongues are wagging about the actor being pregnant.

Says a source, “While her co-stars in the upcoming movie — Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif — embarked on a road trip, Kalki was

there only on Day 1 and that too, to see them off. In fact, she was puking that day, which may have sparked off the rumours of her being pregnant. Anyway, this is not the first time since her marriage to director Anurag Kashyap that there is a buzz about Kalki being preggers.”

Sources close to the actor have refuted any such development. “Kalki is not pregnant. She is unwell due to acute stomach infection. It is monsoon and people tend to take ill. At present, Kalki is just a few films old and is an ambitious actor. So like her counterparts, she will first want to focus on career before planning for a baby,” said the source.

Seems like this is one issue that will require a really convincing reply. So, what's the truth Kalki?!

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“Eclipse” takes $30 million bite from midnight box office

(Reuters) – Vampire romance has become hotter — if you can believe the story.

That seems to be the consensus by U.S. critics for the third episode of teen vampire saga “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” which debuted on Wednesday to a record-breaking $30 million box office in screenings just after midnight.

North American ticket sales beat predecessor “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” with $26.3 million and are the most for any movie’s midnight screenings, according to tracker Hollywood.com Box Office.

Critics said the movie boosted its romantic storyline, but the overall film was not entirely satisfying due to poor acting and execution, according to a consensus of reviews posted Wednesday.

The middle installment of the film franchise — Stephenie Meyer’s four books are being spread out over five films for maximum profit — was released in U.S. cinemas this week and again features a love triangle between Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner.)

The third film is “more of the same” from the first two movie, said USA Today, noting the physical attributes of the three co-stars are featured heavily in the film franchise that is wildly popular with the coveted teen market.

“This is definitely the most romantic of the films, although some of these scenes are set in flower-filled meadows that bring to mind feminine-hygiene commercials,” the newspaper said.

The New York Times said “Eclipse” was “a more robustly entertaining film than either of its predecessors” with added humor, more violence, “and, true to the film’s title, a deeper intimation of darkness.”

But it said with the exception of Stewart, “what there isn’t, as usual, is much in the way of good acting.”

Overall, the film has scored a 50 percent rating among reviews aggregated by website rottentomatoes.com with 53 critics saying positive things and 53 negative.

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But reviews may not matter for the teen market who have embraced the first two films as much as they have Meyer’s books, and the midnight screenings certainly brought out loyal followers known as “Twi-hards.”

The initial “Twilight” sucked $392.5 million from box offices worldwide and its sequel, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” raked-in $709 million worldwide.

And whether they can act or not, the franchise’s stars have profited. Both Pattinson and Stewart were ranked in this week’s Forbes’ magazine 2010 celebrity power list, earning $17 million and $12 million respectively in 2010. Author Stephenie Meyer made $40 million.

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times said while part of the movie didn’t work, including the special effects, “the audience watched this film rapt with attention” and in summing up, said “The ‘Twilight’ movies are chaste eroticism to fuel adolescent dreams.”

To sum up the movie, many reviews noted the line from the film that seemed to most epitomize the stand-off between Edward and Jacob over their competing affections for Bella. Jacob tells his rival: “Let’s face it, I’m hotter than you.”

(Reporting by Christine Kearney, editing by Bob Tourtellotte)

Cate Blanchett says Russell Crowe is ”not always easy”

London, May 21 (ANI): Cate Blanchett has revealed that working with Russell Crowe is ”not always easy”.

The Oscar winning actress plays Maid Marian alongside Russell in Ridley Scott”s epic blockbuster ‘Robin Hood’ and hinted at a sometimes tense atmosphere on set.

“Russell is not always easy – his reputation both as an actor and as an intimidating presence precedes him, but he”s always after making the best possible film,” the Mirror quoted her as telling Parade.com.

“I”m not backward in coming forward, so we had some, shall I say, ”robust” conversations. When I”m working, I like to push it right to the edge. I believe if you”re going to do something, you should do it all the way,” she added.

The ‘Elizabeth’ star also said that she tried to hold her own with the guys.

“The biggest challenge was they expected me to look more gorgeous than my male co-stars, which isn”t easy when you”re doing action stuff,” she revealed.

“I loved the horse riding, and the moment where Marian gets all chainmailed up and rides off into battle. We had to ride these wild, wild ponies; some of them were really difficult to get on and none of them had saddles. We all galloped off and it was thrilling,” she added. (ANI)

Cate Blanchett says Russell Crowe is ”not always easy”

London, May 21 (ANI): Cate Blanchett has revealed that working with Russell Crowe is ”not always easy”.

The Oscar winning actress plays Maid Marian alongside Russell in Ridley Scott”s epic blockbuster ‘Robin Hood’ and hinted at a sometimes tense atmosphere on set.

“Russell is not always easy – his reputation both as an actor and as an intimidating presence precedes him, but he”s always after making the best possible film,” the Mirror quoted her as telling Parade.com.

“I”m not backward in coming forward, so we had some, shall I say, ”robust” conversations. When I”m working, I like to push it right to the edge. I believe if you”re going to do something, you should do it all the way,” she added.

The ‘Elizabeth’ star also said that she tried to hold her own with the guys.

“The biggest challenge was they expected me to look more gorgeous than my male co-stars, which isn”t easy when you”re doing action stuff,” she revealed.

“I loved the horse riding, and the moment where Marian gets all chainmailed up and rides off into battle. We had to ride these wild, wild ponies; some of them were really difficult to get on and none of them had saddles. We all galloped off and it was thrilling,” she added. (ANI)

Cast of SATC 2 slept together in Morocco: Sarah Jessica Parker

Melbourne, May 20 (ANI): Sarah Jessica Parker and her Sex and the City 2 co-stars, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis got into bed together during the movie’s filming in Morocco.

“Being away for that long made our bond even closer and I think you can see that on screen. We lived together, ate every single meal together, stayed in one dressing room together – we sometimes slept in the same bed together,” the Age quoted Sarah Jessica as telling the Sun.

The actress, 45, added: “Being away from my home and my children was really hard for me, and I wouldn”t have done it with any other group of people.” (ANI)

Kendra Wilkinson ‘to lose husband over sex tape revelation’

Melbourne, May 13 (ANI): Kendra Wilkinson’s relationship with husband Hank Baskett is on the rocks after her alleged sex tape with multiple partners emerged, say sources.

The former Playmate’s spouse is reportedly planning to split with her, as he is furious that she was shopping the video around, in 2008, when they were already engaged to be married, according to Hollywood Reporter.

“Hank is totally upset and embarrassed,” the Daily Telegraph quoted a source as telling Life & Style magazine of the sex tape.

The insider added: “The main reason he’s embarrassed is his team”s [possible] reaction. He needs to concentrate on his career right now, and this just creates more distractions for him.”

Celeb sex-tape broker Kevin Blatt claims Wilkinson’s manager approached him with the tape a couple of years ago.

He said: “Kendra’s sex tape was shopped to me two years ago. It was done by a person who said he was Kendra’s manager.”

Meanwhile, RadarOnline.com has revealed the identity of Wilkinson’s one co-stars in the clip. His name is Justin. (ANI)

‘Prince of Persia’ Jake Gyllenhaal’s secret fear: ostriches!

New York, May 11 (ANI): Actor Jake Gyllenhaal has revealed that he was left terrified by ostriches while filming movie ‘Prince of Persia’.

Gyllenhaal, 29, was further intimidated when the directors of the movie warned him about his feathered co-stars.

“The directors would say, ‘Don’t make any noise around the ostriches. They’ll tear out your eyes and rip out your heart’,” the New York Daily News quoted him as saying.

“So I was naturally terrified. They look like they’re innocent, but they’re not,” he added. (ANI)

When Russell Crowe threw a log at Prince Andrew

London, May 11 (ANI): Russell Crowe shocked his co-stars on the set of ‘Robin Hood’ when he threw a log at visiting royal Prince Andrew, who is the second eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II.

The prince was visiting the set of Sir Ridley Scott”s film in Windsor Great Park – part of the royal family”s land – when Crowe threw a log prop at the prince to prove the royal heir is just a normal “bloke”.

“I”m happy he caught the log. It was an instinctive thing – it”s like when you are playing sport. I threw it where he had the best possible chance of catching it. The thing is, if I”d thrown it too hard I”d have made a complete jerk of myself, and it wasn”t about doing that.

“It was about showing a group of Englishmen, who were a little bit overawed with their prince being there, that”s he”s a bloke and is ready for a bit of fun,” The Daily Express quoted Crowe as telling Live magazine.

Crowe was charmed after meeting the prince.

“I really liked him. He”s smart, knowledgeable and very inquisitive. He told a funny story too. He said, ”I was having dinner with my mother, and I asked her if it was appropriate that I wear a suit when visiting the film set.”

“And his mother, who is the Queen after all, said, ”No Andrew, if you turn up in a suit people will think you”re a ninny (fool).” Whatever I thought I knew about him changed completely. He was charming,” he said. (ANI)

Sarah Jessica Parker warns ‘Sex And The City 2’ co-stars against revealing storyline

London, May 10 (ANI): Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has warned her ‘Sex And The City 2’ co-stars against discussing the plot of the film with anyone, it has emerged.

The star, who is also the executive producer on the film, is apparently worried that the storyline may leak on the web.

She has reportedly told co-stars including Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon that anyone who publicly discussed the plot would face a fine.

“Also, every page of every script was watermarked with the name of the actor or crew member to whom it belonged, so if pages were leaked, the mole could be identified,” the Daily Star quoted a source as telling the Mail on Sunday

The film is set to hit screens later this month. (ANI)

Mickey Rourke holds Gwyneth Paltrow “in the highest regard”

London, April 30 (ANI): Mickey Rourke’s representative has dismissed rumours that the actor hates working with actress Gwyneth Paltrow and insists that he holds her in the “highest regard”.

Rourke, 57, is said to have caused quite a stir online after he described one of his Iron Man 2 co-stars as “a pain in the a**” on set.

“I worked with an actress recently who, despite having a reputation as a good actress, s**ts herself when that little red light comes on,” the Daily Star quoted him as telling MovieHole.net.

“She’s fooled everyone into thinking she’s a lot better than she is. Working with someone like that is a pain in the a**,” he said.

Rourke was reported to have aimed his rant at Paltrow after a post on Twitter.com, purportedly from the actor, named the Oscar-winner.

But a representative for the star has confirmed the Twitter account in question does not belong to the real Mickey Rourke, who has a lot of respect for Paltrow.

“(Rourke) does not have a Twitter account (and he) holds Gwyneth in the highest regard,” the spokesperson told GossipCop.com. (ANI)

Mickey Rourke’s ‘pain in the ass’ experience with a Hollywood star actress!

Melbourne, April 28(ANI): Mickey Rourke has said that it was “a pain in the ass” working with one of the top Hollywood actresses in a new film.

However, ‘The Wrestler’ star did not reveal the name of the beauty.

“I worked with an actress recently who, despite having a reputation as a good actress, s**ts herself when that little red light comes on,” the Daily Telegraph quoted him, as telling MovieHole.

He added: “She”s fooled everyone into thinking she”s a lot better than she is. Working with someone like that is a pain in the ass.”

His recent co-stars include Scarlett Johansson, Olvia Munn and Gwyneth Paltrow in ‘Iron Man 2’.

Also, he has been filmed alongside Australian actress Isabel Lucas and Freida Pinto in ‘Immortals’. And, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Winona Ryder and Amber Heard in ‘Informers.’

However, he praised Megan Fox, with whom he co-stars in new film ‘Passion Play’.

He said: “It was a lot of fun. (Fox) was great to work with… I mean, look at her! And it was also great to work with someone who may be beautiful and good-looking but also knows how to do her homework.

“I think people will have a different perspective of her (after this film). It was great to work with someone like Megan.” (ANI)

Christina Applegate engaged

Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): It’s official— Christina Applegate is engaged to musician Martyn LeNoble.

Applegate, 38, and LeNoble, 41, have both been married once before and got engaged in Valentine”s Day.

“There is no set date for the wedding at this time,” Radaronline.com quoted a rep for the actress as saying.

The Emmy-nominated actress battled breast cancer in April 2008 and underwent a double mastectomy.

Currently, Applegate is filming ‘Hall Pass’ and co-stars with Drew Barrymore and Justin Long in this summer”s ‘Going the Distance’.

LeNoble is the founding member of alternative rock group Porno for Pyros. (ANI)

Wall Street 2′s release delayed

Fox is bumping Oliver Stone’s Wall Street sequel.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps will be released in September instead of April as previously planned.

Michael Douglas, who appears on the cover of the current issue of Vanity Fair, reprises his role of Gordon Gekko from the franchise original.

Rising star Shia LaBeouf co-stars in the sequel.

- Reuters

Lindsay laughs off psych ward rumours

Washington, September 18 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has dismissed reports that she’s been admitted to a psychiatric ward.

It was apparently the ‘Mean Girls’ star’s publicist who brought it to her attention.

However, the actress has laughed it off, reports Contactmusic.

She posted a Tweet : “Hahahaha my publicist just called me and said she heard I was in a psych ward!!!! Hahaha WHAT IS WRONG with people???? I’m working lol (laugh out loud).

“BUT that’s one I’ve NEVER heard about myself before! New ones r (sic) always interesting huh? There’s SO much more going on in the world! Wake up.”

Lindsay has a history of going to rehab to fight drugs apart from being arrested for driving under the influence.

She is currently working on her new horror movie ‘Machete’ alongside co-stars Robert De Niro and Jessica Alba. (ANI)

Robert Pattinson, Kirsten Stewart “totally smitten”

London, Sept 9 (ANI): Twilight co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart have become real-life lovers and are “totally smitten”, it has emerged.

Although both the stars refuse to confirm their relationship, pals reveal a different story altogether.

“The pair are totally smitten,” the Daily Star quoted a source as saying.

Meanwhile, rumours are abuzz that Pattinson and Stewart are set to share a new love nest as they are looking at a 3-million-dollar pad in West Hollywood.

A source told American tabloid the National Enquirer: “Kristen wants a super-romantic place to share with Rob in Los Angeles.” (ANI)

Sarah Jessica Parker resumes filming for ‘Sex And The City’ sequel

London, September 2 (ANI): Sarah Jessica Parker has returned to the set of ‘Sex And The City’ movie to film scenes in New York.

The actress got back to the shooting from her 10-week break after a surrogate mother gave birth to her twin girls, Marion and Tabitha.

Parker was seen wearing 1,975-pound gold five-inch crystal-encrusted heels and sheer white dress for the sequel, reports the Daily Express.

The star, who plays columnist Carrie in the hit series, lives with her husband Matthew Broderick in Manhattan with the newborns and their son James Wilkie, 6.

She will share the frame with co-stars Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall, and Kristin Davis, for the movie due to be released in May next year. (ANI)

Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler spotted ‘holding hands’ in New York

Washington, Aug 25 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have fuelled rumours they are dating.

The co-stars, who are currently filming comedy ‘The Bounty’ in New York, were seen ‘hand in hand’ at The Jane Hotel.

“They had cocktails and… they were hand in hand,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling People.com.

However, the former Friends star’s publicist, Stephen Huvane, insists gossips are taking the couple’s friendship too far, insisting Butler and Aniston were not dining alone; they were out with friends including Kirsten Dunst.

“They were not holding hands and Gerry was one of the many people there,” Huvane said. (ANI)

Web sitcom The Guild’s video tops UK iTunes chart

London, Aug 22 (ANI): A music video by makers of the cult internet soap The Guild has ripped apart the likes of Beyonce and Black Eyed Peas to capture the number one slot in the UK iTunes chart.

(Do You Wanna Date My) Avatar was written to popularise the third series of the show, a tale of people playing an online role-playing game.

The lyrics have lines like: “You’ll never see my actual face. Our love will be in virtual space.”

Almost half a million people have accessed the video since its upload on Monday. The song itself occupies the second position in the Amazon US download chart.

Felicia Day, actress and writer of The Guild, was “a little bit surprised” by the phenomenal success of the track, and said the response by the audience had been “very cool”.

The BBC quoted Day as saying: “We beat the establishment and it fills me with glee.

“One of the things that drives me is to do things differently…. Most people would be working with a label and going through a lot of hoops.

“I think our success empowers everybody who feels like they can’t get their art out there.”

Day who plays Codex in the award-winning sitcom came up with the song when she was writing scripts for the new series, which is financed and distributed by Microsoft via Xbox Marketplace.

“We do 12 episodes per series, and we always owe an extra video for our Xbox order, and I thought ‘wouldn’t it be fun to do something musical? I was listening to really bad 1990s dance songs – C+C Music Factory, Stacey Q – and that was my inspiration,” she said.

TV scriptwriter Jed Whedon composed the music for the number.

The track also features an “intricate and clearly masterful” rap by The Guild co-stars Jeff Lewis and Sandeep Parikh. (ANI)

Watson’s Granger role voted ‘Most Beloved Character in Harry Potter Franchise’

Washington, July 15 (ANI): Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger role has been voted the ‘Most Beloved Character in the Harry Potter Franchise’ in a new poll.

Fans of the wizard tales said that the bushy-haired academic is their favourite member in the Harry Potter gang, reports Contactmusic.

Fans are convinced that the British actress will have the most successful career after the films come to an end in 2011.

According to 51 per cent of the fans, Watson would enjoy a more lucrative future than her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, with 39 per cent insisting she’d become a sex symbol.

The 19-year-old actress has already proved a hit on the fashion circuit, landing modelling jobs with high-class design house Burberry. (ANI)

Emma Watson embarrasses Harry Potter co-stars with table tennis skills

London, July 15 (ANI): British actress Emma Watson has thrashed her Harry Potter co-stars at table tennis so often that they are now too frightened to play her.

Rupert Grint kept a ping-pong table in his room during shooting of ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’, reports the Sun.

However, the 19-year-old, who plays who plays Hermione Granger, is so good at table tennis that co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Grint have banned her from taking them on.

Radcliffe told Zoo magazine that Watson “wipes the floor with me every time I play her.” (ANI)