Katie Holmes wants to play vampire in new movieOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Katie Holmes wants to play a vampire in her next movie. The "Batman Begins" actress loves watching horror films and has said she would enjoy portraying an undead blood-sucker as long as the storyline is realistic, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Islamic students group wants Beyonce's Malay gig bannedSeptember 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - An organisation of Muslim students has urged authorities to ban the soon-to-be held Beyonce concert, because they doubt the songbird would follow the countries dress code. The appealed has been made by the National Union of Malaysian Islamic Students (PKPIM).
Mugdha wants to experiment with different genresSeptember 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After doing serious movies like "Fashion" and "Jail", model-turned-actress Mugdha Godse says she is looking to do something different. "I want to experiment with different genres.
'Naughty girl' Beyonce to silence Islamic critics with 'role model' act at Malaysia concertSeptember 24th, 2009 Beyonce won't be 'naughty girl' at Malaysia showKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Beyonce Knowles has sung about partying like a "naughty girl," but Malaysians can expect her to be on her best behavior for a concert in this Muslim-majority country next month, the event's organizer said Thursday. The R&B superstar has attracted criticism in recent days from the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, the country's largest opposition group, which wants authorities to scrap the Oct.
I play a 'kamina' in 'Acid Factory': Dino MoreaSeptember 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - His dimpled smile and charming looks go well with his romantic hero image, but model-turned-actor Dino Morea is in a mood for make-over with his 'kamina' (wicked guy) role in the forthcoming thriller "Acid Factory". "I am playing a 'kamina' in the movie.
Ajay Devgan whips himself black and blue in 'London Dreams'September 11th, 2009 MUMBAI - When Ajay Devgan first heard he had to whip himself in "London Dreams", he wasn't comfortable with the idea. But after director Vipul Shah convinced him to do so, the actor went all out and flogged himself black and blue for hours to get a 25-second clip right.
Indian actress Shobana to display artistic talents at musical in MalaysiaAugust 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Award-winning Indian actress Shobana Chandrakumar is all set to showcase her performing talents in Malaysia in the musical Maya Ravan, to be staged at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today. Hailed as one of the most beautiful actresses of India, Shobana combines her three loves-cinema, Bharata Natyam and theatre-in this production.
Bollywood fever grips Malaysian studentsAugust 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The magic of Bollywood has even gripped Malaysian school students. The stage at the Esplanade came to life after 18 dance students entertained guests with a variety of Indian dances, sketches, and songs.
Love Hewitt desperate to play Wonder WomanAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - American actress-singer Jennifer Love Hewitt has expressed a desire to play Amazonian superhero Wonder Woman because she believes she has the perfect figure for the part. The "Ghost Whisperer" actress insists she would be the perfect choice for the role made popular in the 1970s TV series starring Lynda Carter because she has tiny wrists, reports contactmusic.com.
Rajniesh Duggall to play Khalid Mohamed in 'Rutba'July 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Model-turned-actor Rajniesh Duggall will play Khalid Mohammed in "Rutba", which is being directed by the film critic-turned-director. Khalid, who took inspiration from his mother's life for scripting Shyam Benegal's critically acclaimed film "Zubeidaa", has incorporated his real life incidents in the story of "Rutba.
Malaysian filmmaker Yasmin Ahmed deadJuly 26th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian filmmaker Yasmin Ahmed who took up controversial issues like inter-racial relations is dead. She was laid to rest Sunday after she died close to midnight following a stroke and bleeding in the brain, Star Online said.
Jackson's Malaysian fans phone in, jam radio networkJune 26th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans in Malaysia jammed the phone lines of a national radio station to express their shock on learning about death of the King of Pop. Jackson died Thursday following a cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles, US.
Pfeiffer wants to repeat Catwoman in new 'Batman'June 25th, 2009 LONDON - Age seems to be no deterrent for Hollywood actress Michelle Pfeiffer who wants to don a leather catsuit again to reprise her Catwoman role in a new "Batman" film. The "Stardust" actress donned the catsuit for "Batman Returns" (1992) and is willing to put it again for Gotham city's cape crusader, reports imdb.com.
Malaysian prince denies abuse claims by Indonesian teen wifeJune 12th, 2009 Malaysian prince denies abusing Indonesian wifeKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A Malaysian prince has denied claims by an Indonesian teen model that he slashed her with razor blades, locked her up and used her as a sex slave during their yearlong marriage, his lawyer said Friday. Tengku Temenggong Tengku Mohammad Fakhry, the prince of northern Kelantan state, filed a police report Thursday against his 17-year-old wife and her mother for making false allegations, lawyer Mohamad Haaziq Pillay said.
Akon to enthral Malaysian fans with beach party gig on July 2May 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - R 'n' B star Akon will be enthralling thousands of Malaysian fans when he stages his concert there on July 2. Often called Mr.