Slumdog's Rubina to be homeless soonOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Rubina Ali, who played the young Latika in Danny Boyle's Oscar winning flick Slumdog Millionaire, may soon be homeless. It is because of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai's plans to bulldoze her slum and build a new township over it.he shanty of the nine-year-old Rubina was earlier razed to the ground in May, only to be restored on popular demand later.
Britney, kids taken for a rickshaw ride in NYAugust 26th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears recently took her two babies on a rickshaw ride for a sightseeing tour of New York. A bodyguard accompanied the singer and her kids, Jayden James and Sean Preston.
Kerry Katona 'used kids' maintenance cash to fund cocaine habit'August 20th, 2009 LONDON - Kerry Katona uses maintenance funds sent by ex-husband Brian McFadden for their daughters to fund her cocaine habit, it has emerged. McFadden pays 2,100 pounds per month for daughters, Molly aged seven, and one year younger Lilly Sue.
Soon, Michael Jackson-based talent showAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - The BBC is reportedly planning a talent show to find a dancer who can master Michael Jackson's moves. According to sources, bosses will kick off a national search for Britain's best moonwalker and body-popper later this year.
Theron, LA club teaming up to build soccer programs for underprivileged kids in SAfricaJuly 14th, 2009 Theron helping to build fields for SAfrican kidsCharlize Theron is giving underprivileged South African children a place to play soccer. The Academy Award winner's Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project is teaming up with LAFC Chelsea Soccer Club in Los Angeles to build community soccer programs.
New pics of Jacko enjoying Christmas with kids at Neverland surfaceJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - New pictures of Michael Jackson celebrating Christmas with his children at his Neverland Ranch have surfaced. The King of Pop, who left his estate in a trust for his kids, Prince Michael I, 12; Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven, in his will, can apparently be seen as a doting dad in the touching footage.
Si, Tyber Cranstoun not willing to move aside for Michael JacksonJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Busking duo Si and Tyber Cranstoun have revealed that they are in no way giving up their booked IndigO2 date to accommodate Michael Jackson's tour. The two, who perform as The Dualers, had booked the London venue for a gig on July 16, months before Jackson announced his tour, and now the 'Beat It' singer's people are hounding them, as he wants to hold an after-show party there.
Jacko hires personal trainer to shape up for UK tourJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has roped in a personal trainer in a bid to get in shape for his comeback tour in London. The King of Pop has roped in actor Lou Ferrigno, the TV superhero, as his personal trainer.
Jacko to turn UK pad into child-friendly replica of Neverland RanchJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has ordered his comeback tour bosses to turn his new UK abode into a replica of his former residence-Neverland Ranch-which he vacated in 2005. The King Of Pop is renting the historic Foxbury Manor in Chislehurst, Kent, throughout his record-breaking 50-night residency at the O2 in London.
Michael Jackson, kids let veils downJune 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson, who hasn't been seen without a veil in the recent past, let his guard down to allow the world a rare glimpse of him and his kids. Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris, 11, were seen without their customary masks on Thursday, reports thesun.co.uk.
Jacko may scrap more gigs due to skin cancer treatmentMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson may have to scrap more of his concerts in the UK due to his treatment for skin cancer. The King of Pop, who was diagnosed with skin cancer last month, might have to undergo gruelling radiotherapy to beat the disease.
Danny Boyle buys new home for homeless Azharuddin IsmailMay 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has come to the rescue of childstars Azharuddin Ismail and Rubina Ali after they were left homeless following a slum clearing drive by Mumbai authorities. Boyle has bought a new home for Ismail, who played young Salim in the Oscar winning film, and is planning to do the same for Rubina.
Danny Boyle flying to India for 'Slumdog...' kidsMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is flying to India to rescue the films child stars. The British filmmaker fears the lives of slum kids Azhar Ismail (10) and Rubina Ali (9) are spiralling downwards despite their Oscars success, reported thesun.co.uk.
Madonna to set up trust for Mercy JamesMay 11th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna is setting up a trust to help Malawi girl Mercy James even if she can't adopt her. The singer wants to make sure the three-year-old gets good education and sees life outside Malawi, reported newsoftheworld.co.uk.
Madonna 'to set up trust fund for Mercy'May 10th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna is reportedly working on setting up a trust fund to help four-year-old Mercy James even if she fails to adopt her. The singer allegedly wants to ensure a fine upbringing of the Malawian tot even if she cannot bring her to her home.