Justin Bieber stops show to honour azan inTurkey

By Hindustan Times
Canadian singer Justin Bieber stole hearts in Turkey recently when he stopped in the middle of his concert during azan (muslim call to prayer). Bieber's gesture was appreciated by fans, reports Huffington Post. 
The daily further reports that this behaviour helped the 19-year-old get away with earlier trouble at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bollywood turns 100: the superstars of Hindi cinema

By Hindustan Times
Hindi cinema wouldn't have been the same without these faces. Their inimitable style and quirk has made Bollywood what it is today - a grand melting pot of fine acting, music and storytelling. 

I’m more than just the face: Malaika Arora

By Hindustan Times
Malaika Arora Khan has just turned designer. The actor-producer’s maiden fashion venture, theclosetlabel.com, has just hit the web. She talks about her involvement and what you can expect from her upcoming collections. What inspired this venture?

R Madhavan to host National Awards, Huma Qureshi to join

By Hindustan Times
The 60th National Film Awards will be held at the Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on May 3. Coincidentally, the day also marks Indian cinema’s centenary. And this year the event will be hosted by actor R Madhavan who excitedly tells us, “This is the first time that I have got the opportunity to host an
award function as prestigious as the National Awards. Some amazing films and artistes have been recognised this year and I am really looking forward to the evening.” Reportedly, actor Huma Qureshi will be co-hosting the show with him today.

Megan Fox to star in a Bollywood film?

By Hindustan Times
In the past, Sylvester Stallone and Denise Richards were seen in Akshay Kumar’s Kambakkht Ishq (2008), while Samantha Fox scorched the big screen in Govinda’s Rock Dancer (1995). Now, if things work out, Hollywood hottie Megan Fox might be seen in a Hindi film. Director Rajeev Jhaveri claims approached Megan for his directorial debut, Fever, which will be co-produced by Ravi Aggarwal and Mahesh Balakundari.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to star opposite SRK in Happy New Year?

By Hindustan Times
The last time Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan were cast together, they set the box office on fire. That was over a decade back (the film was Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas; 2002). A lot has changed since then. Aishwarya got married, took the famous Bachchan surname, went on a sabbatical and became a mother.

I am not competing with Salman: Arjun Kapoor

By Hindustan Times
Actor Arjun Kapoor may just be one film old after Ishaqzaade, but the 27-year-old is fast turning poster boy for fitness. In town to receive an award for being a wellness icon, the young Kapoor says that he would love to inspire people to stay fit but comparing him to his mentor and the  last word in Bollywood fitness, Salman Khan, is unfair.

Aamir Khan gets nostalgic about Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

By Hindustan Times
April 29, 2013 will remain a special date for Aamir Khan. On Monday, the actor, along with the entire cast and crew of his debut film, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (QSQT), celebrated 25 years of the movie. A source close to Aamir reveals, “The screening started at 6.30 pm, after which Aamir and the entire unit got extremely nostalgic. By the end of it, they all had red, puffy eyes.” Incidentally, QSQT was screened at the same venue where the preview show of Bombay Talkies also took place. Both the films were screened at Light Box Theatre in Santacruz on Monday. Since a large number of celebrities watched both the movies, the venue saw an unplanned Bollywood reunion of sorts.

I have evolved as an actor: Ayushmann Khurrana

By Hindustan Times
The film Nautanki Saala might have generated a mixed response, but actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who made his Bollywood debut with Vicky Donor last year, is unperturbed, as he believes he has evolved as an actor. “I think I’ve evolved as an actor. My performance was appreciated.

Arjun Kapoor signs third film with YRF

By Hindustan Times
Arjun Kapoor seems to have become a favourite of Yash Raj Films (YRF). Even before its upcoming film, Aurangzeb, starring Arjun releases, the production house has signed him for another. This film will be directed by Atul Sabarwal, who is also directing Aurangzeb.

Akshay Kumar in Commando 2?

By Hindustan Times
Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who has worked worked with Akshay Kumar in films such as Waqt: The Race Against Time and Singh Is Kinng, chose to work with debutant Vidyut Jamwal in his recently released film, Commando. But for Commando 2, Shah will collaborate with his favourite actor Akshay again, however in a different way. Currently shooting with Akshay,  Shah plans to bring him into the sequel of Commando as a consultant and adviser.

Sunny Leone replaces Mallika Sherawat in the Welcome sequel

By Hindustan Times
After Jism 2, Sunny Leone seems to be quite in demand. The actress has bagged a meaty role in the Welcome sequel originally to be played by Mallika Sherawat, who starred in the first film, reported Bombay Times. 

It should stay untouched: Alia Bhatt

By Hindustan Times
Awhile back, actor-director Pooja Bhatt made headlines by stating that she would love to remake the 1991 hit, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahi, with sister Alia reprising her role from the original. However, Alia feels that Pooja should refrain from remaking the iconic rom-com.

Katy Perry files USD 6.5m counterclaim against hair product company

By Hindustan Times
Pop star Katy Perry has struck back at the hair-styling company that rushed into court in anticipation of being sued over an endorsement contract. Two weeks ago, Jemella Group Limited (JGL) sued Perry's loan-out company, Killer Queen LLC, contending that it had paid the singer USD 4.5 million under a two-year deal to endorse Good Hair Day (GHD), said the Hollywood Reporter.

Shortcut Romeo to premiere at Cannes

By Bollywood Hungama News Network, Apr 23, 2013
Earlier we had reported that the Amitabh Bachchan starrer The Great Gatsby would be the opening film at this year's Cannes film festival, while another superstar Rajinikanth would be launching the trailer of his filmKochadaiyaan at the fest. Close on their heels, we now learn that director Susi Ganesh will be premiering his film Shortcut Romeo at the international festival as well.

Behind the scenes: Bullett Raja

Bullet Raja is set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh-based mafia while dealing with the underworld

Saif Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha are set to play the lead roles in Tigmanshu Dhulia's Bullet Raja. We bring you pics from the sets of the movie. Take a tour.

Censor Board clears Shootout At Wadala with 'A' certificate

By Subhash K. Jha, April 22, 2013
Sanjay Gupta can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Censor board Of Film Certification (CBFC ) has passedShootout At Wadala (SAW) with an 'Adults' certificate, with no visual cuts. However, some of dialogues spoken by John Abraham, Manoj Bajpayee and Tusshar Kapoor have been asked to be cleaned up.

Happy 87th Birthday, Queen Elizabeth!

On April 21st, 1926, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born at her paternal grandfather's home on 17 Bruton Street in London's Mayfair neighborhood.  When her uncle, King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936, Princess Elizabeth became heir to the British throne.

Is Sonakshi Sinha stepping into Malaika Arora Khan's home turf?

Sonakshi Sinha has replaced Malaika Arora Khan as the face of a hair colour brand

 Rajjo has stepped into Munni’s shoes! Sonakshi Sinha recently bagged a new endorsement deal for a hair colour. For the past several years, the brand’s face was Malaika Arora Khan. Considering the rapport that Sona has with the Khan-daan, it has come as a surprise to see her stepping into Malaika’s turf.

Siddharth-Parineeti starrer Hasee Toh Phasee kicks off

By Bollywood Hungama News Network, Apr 20, 2013
It's not rocket science to say that Parineeti Chopra and Siddharth Malhotra are indeed the faces to watch out for in the years to come. These two have now come together in the film called Hasee Toh Phasee, whose shooting began on 18 April.