Kaley Cuoco opens up on her fears of leaving daughter alone to shoot a film

IANS Photo

Los Angeles, (IANS): Hollywood actress Kaley Cuoco has shared that she was "really scared" to leave her daughter for work.

‘The Big Bang Theory’ star, who has two-year-old daughter Matilda with her fiance Tom Pelphrey, was away from home for two months last year as she filmed new mystery thriller series ‘Vanished’, and she has praised her partner for making it easier, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told Extra, "I have to say I was really scared. Like, I had a 2-year-old and I was like, ‘Should I be, like, leaving for two months?’. I just didn’t know if that was the right decision. My fiance was just like, ‘You've got to go. I think this is going to be amazing for you’. So, he really encouraged me to go, and he took care of everything and we kind of swapped places for a minute and I couldn't have done it without him”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Kaley added that she has "much gratitude" for the way he "relieved her of the worry", while she also wanted to encourage her daughter to "follow your dreams".

She said, "I also want to show my child, like, that I love to work and you got to, you know, go do your thing and follow your dreams and still come home and have your home base. "But I think it's important to show her that. So also, she didn't give a s*** that I was gone, let me to tell you”.

Kaley was also supported by her "amazing friends" and the way they handle their own parenthood journey.She added, "I have some amazing friends who have kids who I’ve become friends with and we have an amazing mom group and they're all lovely and I've learned so much from my friends and their kids. "I will not ever judge another parent for what they do with their kid. Only you know your kid. Only I know my kid”. Kaley Cuoco opens up on her fears of leaving daughter alone to shoot a film | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 23, 2026

Jennifer Lawrence: I identify as a stay-at-home mom

File Photo: Cannes: U.S. actress Jennifer Lawrence poses during a photocall for the film "Die, My Love" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 18, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

Los Angeles, Actress Jennifer Lawrence, who has a son, Cy, and a second baby born last year with husband Cooke Maroney, said she is only busy during the hectic press tours for her movies, and for the rest of her time, she enjoys a quiet life.

Speaking on the Smartless podcast, Lawrence said: "That's me. I identify as a stay-at-home mom. But I am obviously working.

"I'm not used to being busy like this. I normally have a busy like three months while I'm filming, but even in that sense, it's calm because there is nothing else to do. I just go to work, I do that, I come home, I sleep, and then I do it again. And then, like, two weeks while you promote – it is hectic.”

However, the actress said that she won’t do interviews after 9 PM because she is ready for bed, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: "Oh. I'm in bed. Kindle is lit until like 9:15. And then I don't even have, like, Kindle light on normally by 9:15.”

And over the Christmas period, Jennifer turned down an invitation to a party because it started at late and she had no desire to be hungover around her children.

She said: "You can't be hungover with a nine-month-old. Even a three-year-old is just not an option.”

The 35-year-old actress revealed she and Cooke have found the secret to keeping their marriage “alive”.

Lawrence told how she and Cooke are total “opposites”, but she has learned to adapt since having children.

She said: “I married somebody who is the opposite of me. He is so organised. He's an anchor.

“Everything is ordered. I have to keep the closet doors closed, and I have the little jobs that I work really hard to do… I get it now, I get it. [The kids are] on a very strict schedule. You know, it's like breakfast: 7:30.

“He's good at keeping it. But we've learned to keep our marriage alive, I have a 15-minute wiggle room.”

Jennifer cited having attention deficit disorder (ADD) as to why she struggles with tight timing.She said: “I think I should go to, like, occupational therapy for that.” Jennifer Lawrence: I identify as a stay-at-home mom | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 14, 2026

New mommy Parineeti Chopra says she is dealing with ‘postpartum symptoms’

(Photo: Parineeti Chopra/Instagram) IANS

Mumbai December 20 (IANS) New mommy Parineeti Chopra has expressed her thoughts on dealing with ‘postpartum symptoms’.

The actress took to her social media account to share a video of herself, all set to organise the clutter. Dressed in her smart casual wear, the actress elaborated on how she planned to organize her storage amidst new mommy responsibilities but ended up getting distracted.

She wrote, “Took out time to organize my storage today, got distracted, and did absolutely nothing.” Confirmed symptoms of a postpartum gal,” with sad and laughing emoticons.

Ever since the actress welcomed her bundle of joy in October, she has been receiving a lot of love and gifts from family members and loved ones.

Chopra was ecstatic when her sister and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas and brother-in-law Nick Jonas sent gifts for her newborn baby boy.

An excited Parineeti had taken to her social media to share a glimpse of the gifts and also thanked Priyanka, Nick, and also their daughter Malti Marie. Priyanka and Nick gifted Parineeti’s baby boy a pair of baby shoes, a baby hairbrush, and newborn baby fur clothes.

Sharing the picture on her social media, Parineeti wrote, “Neer getting spoilt already!” with a baby milk bottle emoticon. Further thanking them for her son, Parineeti wrote, “Thank you Mimi maasi, Nick masa, and Malti didi, @priyankachopra @nickjonas,” adding a heart emoticon. Her cute reference to Malti as ‘didi’ (elder sister) seemed extremely adorable.

For the uninitiated, Parineeti Chopra and her husband, politician Raghav Chadha, welcomed their first child on October 19. On the first month’s birthday of Neer, on November 19, the new parents revealed his name through a social media post.Sharing a picture of themselves lovingly kissing their baby boy’s tiny toes, she captioned it as, “Jalasya rupam, premasya swarupam—tatra eva Neer. Our hearts found peace in an eternal drop of life. We named him “Neer”—pure, divine, limitless.” On October 19, the couple had announced the arrival of their baby boy. New mommy Parineeti Chopra says she is dealing with ‘postpartum symptoms’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 22, 2025

Michelle Pfeiffer: Moms are unsung heroes of their families

Mumbai, (IANS): Actress Michelle Pfeiffer has heaped praise on her character Claire’s resilience in the upcoming holiday drama ‘Oh. What. Fun’ and said she connected with the role because she represents so many moms who are the unsung heroes of their families.

Pfeiffer found an immediate spark with Claire, a character she views as both relatable and quietly heroic.

“When I read the script, I immediately connected with Claire because she represents so many moms who are the unsung heroes of their families, especially during the holidays. She's this incredibly capable person who makes everything look effortless,” Pfeiffer said.

She added: “But inside, she's yearning to be seen and appreciated. And what I really loved is that this isn't just another holiday movie. It's really a story about self-discovery and finding your voice all wrapped up in this wonderful comedy.”

Director Michael Showalter secured Pfeiffer as the filmmakers’ first choice, drawn to her star power and how naturally she fit the story.

“Michelle is one of the great actresses of all time,” Showalter says.

“She is the central storyline, the anchor of the movie and, really, of her family. Claire has been preparing for this holiday for months and really looks forward to her kids coming home. She also hopes they will act on the hints she has been dropping to submit her for the Holiday Mom contest sponsored by her favorite daytime talk show, ‘The Zazzy Tims Show.’”

Showalter added: “With their busy lives and loving but complicated relationships with each other and their mom, of course, they do nothing. And this sets in motion the central plot of the movie, which is that she goes off on her own and takes matters into her own hands.”

Directed by Michael Showalter, Oh.What.Fun is about what happens when a mom finally decides to put herself first on her own holiday list.It also features a star-studded cast including Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Denis Leary. It is now streaming on Prime Video. Michelle Pfeiffer: Moms are unsung heroes of their families | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 04, 2025

Kristen Stewart wants more Hollywood studios to take up female narratives

Los Angeles, (IANS): Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart, who made her directorial debut with “The Chronology of Water”, hopes that her film can trigger a change within the movie business.

Online movie streaming services

The 35-year-old actress wants her biographical drama film to encourage more movie studios to explore female narratives, reports ‘Female First UK’.

The Hollywood star said during a panel at Deadline's Cannes Film Festival studio, "We broke the seal. Hopefully we can start flooding, gushing into view”.

Kristen observed that, for too long, audiences have been presented with "prescribed stories". The actress-turned-director said, "We get prescribed stories just shoved into our faces, down our throats”.

Kristen is often frustrated with how women are portrayed on the big screen. She explained, "The imagery that we consume, the conversations that are not allowed, the fact that we can’t tell people when we’re bleeding, like it’s gross or something".

As per ‘Female First UK’, “The Chronology of Water” is based on the memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch. And Imogen Poots, who plays the film's central character, has revealed that she jumped at the chance to join the project.

Online movie streaming services

The 35-year-old actress, whose character evolves into a triumphant teacher and a mother, shared, "You just don’t read things like that. Or if you do read scripts like that, they’re not getting made. And so it was just this living, breathing document. It was just such a miracle that we ended up making this film. It’s extraordinary”.

Meanwhile, Kristen recently revealed that she's always wanted to direct. The movie star has actually been thinking about directing since the start of her acting career, but she was waiting for the perfect project to come her way.

Kristen told The Hollywood Reporter, "I think I asked a couple of actors on one of my very early projects [about] the youngest director they could stomach working with. And I was sat down by most of them and asked, 'Why are you even asking us that question?'”.

"I had to wait until right now for this to be actualised, because there are portals that set you free. Texts or songs or conversations that give you ways into figuring out how you want to wield your voice. And even though I always knew that I was waiting for that trigger, I hadn’t found it yet until ('The Chronology of Water'). This was eight years ago”.

Online movie streaming services

Kristen shared that reaching her directorial debut has been a "slow and laborious" process. But the actress, who is best known for playing Bella Swan in the 'Twilight' film franchise, relished the challenge of directing.She said, "I’ve wanted to direct movies as long as I have been an actor and it’s been a multi-tiered development. But for some reason, psychotically, I’ve wanted to do it forever, because I do think the exchange between an actor and a director is a bridge between two very different positions”. Kristen Stewart wants more Hollywood studios to take up female narratives | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 22, 2025

Miss England finalist Melisa Raouf creates history, is first woman in pageant's history to compete without makeup

AUG 29, 2022 Beauty pageant and makeup artistry are almost synonymous because of obvious presentation reasons. But one woman has made history by reaching the finals of a national beauty pageant without any makeup. Melisa Raouf, 20, is a politics student from London. By deciding to appear barefaced in Miss England this year, she became the first woman in the contest's 94-year-old history to compete without any makeup. The contest, which is organised by Angie Beasly every year, is promoted to thousands of women around England in local media. While organisers of the contest did introduce a 'Bare Faced' round in the 2019 edition, never in its history has a woman gone without makeup throughout. But Melisa has now changed that. The 20-year-old said she decided to compete barefaced in a bid to promote inner beauty and challenge the beauty ideals that are promoted and perpetuated by media, advertisers and social media. "It means a lot to me as I feel many girls of different ages wear makeup because they feel pressured to do so. If one is happy in their own skin we should not be made to cover up our face with makeup. Our flaws make us who we are and that's what makes every individual unique," the sold The Independent. "I think people should love and embrace their flaws and blemishes, as we know real beauty lies within simplicity. I never felt I met beauty standards. I have recently accepted that I am beautiful in my own skin and that's why I decided to compete with no makeup," she added. Melisa's noteworthy appearance and demeanor have earned praise from people all over the world. It has also received a response from the contest's organiser. "This is the first time I've seen a contestant completely makeup-free competing in a semi-final and she said she felt empowered against all the other contestants," said Beasley. The 20-year-old will compete with other 40 women for the Miss England crown on October 17. Copyright © Jammu Links News Source: Jammu Links News

Read More........ → August 29, 2022

Priyanka Chopra voted Maxim India’s Hottest Woman of 2013

Bollywood actress and singer Priyanka Chopra has been named the Hottest Woman of 2013 by Maxim India magazine. 

The beauty graces the cover of the December issue of the magazine clad in a pristine white deep-neck dress. She flaunts her ‘Daddy’s Lil’ Girl’ tattoo and strikes a rather coy pose with a finger on her full pout. Kohled eyes and an updo make Priyanka Chopra a pretty picture. For a girl who once used to think herself ugly, being named the Hottest woman of the year certainly would be flattering.  Year 2013 may be full of ups and downs for Priyanka Chopra but it ends on a high with this honour. The actress says while professionally, the year was very happening, what with all the acclaim she won for her single ‘Exotic’ with Pitbull, she suffered a huge personal loss with the passing away of her father. “I don’t think I have dealt with the personal loss yet. I haven’t had the time to. It’s so hard to accept that he’s not there anymore,” Priyanka Chopra says about her dad’s death. Source: Article,

Read More........ → December 11, 2013

Gwen Stefani Talks Music & Motherhood In The January Vogue

Gwen Stefani talks about mixing motherhood and music in the January 2013 issue of Vogue magazine. The singer, shot by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz, reveals that pregnancy and touring don't mix; and that she had a hard time leaving her sons -- Kingston (6) and Zuma (4) -- to hit the road with her reunited band, No Doubt. While working on her debut solo album, "Love. Angel. Music. Baby.", Stefani was expecting her first son, and when the album was finished she didn't let a little thing like pregnancy stop her from hitting the road to promote it. "I did my first solo record and went on tour while I was pregnant," she says. "I would want to throw up during certain songs. Certain outfits would make me sick.  It was torture. "I toured until I was four and a half months pregnant, showing. I came home and had Kingston, and when he was eight months old, I went back on the road. I nursed him for fourteen months, so I would literally do my hair and makeup, go back to the bus, nurse him, put him down, and walk out onstage. And I did that for 100 shows." Gwen was also wary of joining her reunited bandmates in the studio and leaving her two boys to record their latest album, "Push & Shove." "I think a lot of what I was
going through on the record was wanting to be who I've always been, but now I'm somebody different. I am a mother. And if you don't do it right, there are serious consequences. That's what this whole record was: trying to balance it, trying to be my creative self but also be the new me," she says. "I felt so guilty. I am letting everyone down in the studio right now; I'm letting down my kids; I'm letting down myself. Because time was so precious. So I didn't know what the album's tone would end up being in that kind of state, but it's really upbeat considering." She wouldn't change a thing, though, and is happy to be back with her band after their 10-year hiatus. "We know that we all play a role. But there was a time when it was confusing. It was messy. The breakup, the new relationship, everyone recognizing me. All of that stuff feels like it's so far away now; it's just us as friends, so grateful to be doing what we're doing still." And the future of her solo career may be in doubt now. "I feel like we've always been in our own little lane. Never fitting in. Never a nineties grunge band, never a pop girl band. And it's the same now," she says. "I did the solo thing, but I felt like I was trying to play a character in a way, this Alice in Wonderland pretend version of myself. But this, being in No Doubt, is really who I am." See more of Gwen and read her full interview in the January issue of Vogue and at Vogue.com. © 2012 Starpulse.com, Photo Credits: Annie Leibovitz for Vogue, Source: Starpulse.com

Read More........ → April 30, 2013

Now, an IIM course for aspiring women politicians

New Delhi, To groom aspiring women politicians by helping them develop necessary skills, IIM Bangalore today launched a certificate course in political leadership for them. The three-month long programme called as India-Women in Leadership programme by the Centre for Public Policy (CPP) aims to equip aspiring women leaders with the requisite skills, knowledge and expertise in various aspects of governance. It seeks to strengthen their ability to contest elections, lobby for women's rights and strengthen the overall network of politically active women across India, said a statement. The first batch starts on July 16. The objective is to correct the imbalance in the Indian political landscape where women hold a mere 10 per cent of seats in India's parliament, the statement added. City-based Centre for Social Research (CSR), an NGO working on gender empowerment, is also an active partner in designing the course. The programme includes lectures, field visits, as well as a week each of intensive exposure visits in Delhi and Singapore, the statement said. According to the World Economic Forum's 2009 Gender Gap Index, India ranks 24 out of 135 countries for women's political participation. "This programme will enable women to enter, progress, and make an impact in the political arena," said chairprson of CPP at-IIMB Rajeev Gowda said while referring World Economic Forum's 2009 gender gap index where India ranks 24 out of 135 countries for women's political participation. The Centre for Public Policy, a leading policy think tank, was created in 2000 through a partnership agreement between the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and IIMB. Source: Indian Express, Image: flickr.com

Read More........ → March 14, 2013

Women snub men with 'great sense of humour'

London, (ANI): Women prefer adventurous men rather than those with a great sense of humour when looking for love online. Over a third of females put adventure top of their list, with only 29 percent going for laughs, the Daily Star reported. Ian Linaker of grooming brand Scaramouche 'n' Fandango, who carried out a nationwide poll, said: "It seems women may want to be friends with the funny man, but they do not want to date him." (ANI) Source: News-Track-India, Image: flickr.com

Read More........ → March 03, 2013

Gwen Stefani Says Being A Working Mom Can Be 'Overwhelming'

Gwen Stefani often misses the chance to appear at her clothing line's runway shows because New York Fashion Week clashes with her children's school timetable. The No Doubt star has her own designer collection, L.A.M.B., which is showcased at the famous Manhattan style festival, but Stefani admits she regularly skips the event because she needs to be around to take care of her two sons, Kingston, six, and Zuma, four. She tells Britain's Elle magazine, "I've missed the last couple of fashion weeks because of school. I can't leave the kids, I can't miss the first week of kindergarten. I just can't." Stefani goes on to admit she struggles to find the perfect balance between work and parenthood, adding, "Being a mom is hard, I think a lot of working moms feel that way. (They want) to have time to be themselves as well but it's really hard, there's a price to pay." "When you first have a baby your life doesn't change. I mean, you have a little less sleep and you drag these cuddly things around you and it's just amazing. But you

still get to be you. Once they get to, like, five, six and school and it starts to get, like, 'Wow, they got real problems. They're my responsibility...' Oh my God. That is overwhelming."Photo Credits: PR Photos , Brabus, PacificCoastNews.com, Source: Starpulse

Read More........ → February 10, 2013

Jennifer Lawrence named world's most desirable woman

Actress Jennifer Lawrence has been named the most desirable woman by a men's online magazine poll. The "Hunger Games" star soars from her last year's forty- seven position to the top spot as the most desirable woman in the world by AskMen magazine, reported Ace Showbiz. "Overall, there's a sense that she's a little more authentic than other actors. She's fresh because we haven't seen her all over the gossip pages for the past three or four years," said editor-in-chief James Bassil explaining why the "Silver Linings Playbook" star becomes a favourite. She took the crown from last year's champ, Sofia Vergara, forcing the "Modern Family" beauty to slip down to No 12. Another star who makes a huge fall is Kim Kardashian. The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star takes a tumble from No. 8 to No 98. According to Bassil, the more a celebrity appears on tabloids, the least desirable they become due to the negative opinion forming from the news. "Kim Kardashian is petering off and basically dropping off the list at this point even as she's become more visible," he said. "Friends with Benefits" beauty Mila Kunis, Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Cover model Kate Upton, R&B superstar Rihanna and "The Amazing Spider-Man" leading lady Emma Stone make up the top 5 along with Lawrence. Source: Screen-India, Image: flickr.com

Read More........ → December 13, 2012

Robert Pattinson spotted flirting with mystery woman

Kristen Stewart better take heed. Her ex beau, the very handsome Robert Pattinson was spotted flirting with a mystery blonde in a nightclub. 

Actor Robert Pattinson has reportedly been seen flirting with an unknown woman. He was spotted at a New York City nightclub with the unidentified blonde, reports tmz.com and the photographs obtained by the site show him flirting with her. The low-resolution images were reportedly taken Saturday night at the Electric Room in Manhattan. Sources inside the venue claimed that Pattinson was with the woman for hours, at one point putting his arm around her, reports digitalspy.co.uk. It has been reported that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have reconciled, following the revelation that she had cheated on him earlier this year with Snow White and The Huntsmandirector Rupert Sanders, who is married to model Liberty Ross. Despite rumours of a reconciliation between the two, an insider has claimed that they will work separately to promote the final "Twilight" movie The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2. The promotion entails Australia and Japan visit. Their "Twilight" co-star Taylor Lautner is expected to head to Brazil at the same time. Source: ApunKaChoice.com

Read More........ → October 31, 2012

Meet Israel's latest weapon: Female super-spies

They may be called the newer version of James Bond. Israel's "fearsome" secret service has developed a new breed of spies -- seductive young women who can flirt their way into deciphering enemy secrets. Five highly-trained women agents have spoken out for the first time, saying that any means was "valid" when it comes to deploying their feminine wiles, though they would draw the line at sleeping with the enemy, the Daily Mail reported. The agents spoke to Israeli magazine Lady Globes about their extraordinary lifestyle which makes them feel as if they are "living in a movie". The Mail report said the most notable deployment of the women's unique talents came in 1986, when one agent "seduced" a turncoat former nuclear engineer and "lured him into a trap" so that he could be taken back to Israel. A current agent who calls herself "Yael" said women often have an advantage over men, as they were more likely to be trusted by strangers. Another spy, "Efrat", said they use their femininity "because any means is valid". But there were things she and her comrades would not do. "Women agents are not used for sexual purposes. We flirt, but the line is drawn at sex," she told the magazine. However, not all their work is glamorous. A 38-year-old spy called "Ella" said she leaves a secure home, her husband and three small children "sleeping safely in their beds with tears welling in my eyes and a growing lump in my throat". Tamir Pardo, chief of intelligence agency Mossad, told the magazine that around half of the agency's spies are women. "Women have a distinct advantage in secret warfare because of their ability to multitask," he said. "Contrary to stereotypes, you see that women's abilities are superior to men in terms of understanding the territory, reading situations, spatial awareness. When they're good, they're very good," he was quoted as saying. Source: Hindustan Times

Read More........ → October 03, 2012

Katy Perry Named Billboard Magazine's Woman Of The Year

Pop superstar Katy Perry has been named Billboard magazine's Woman of the Year and will be honored at the magazine's seventh annual Women in Music event on November 30. The award itself has been given out since 2008 and celebrates the most powerful and talented women in music; and Katy joins only four other stars on the short list: Ciara (2008), Beyonce (2009), Fergie (2010) and Taylor Swift(2011). "Katy Perry broke into the industry not even five years ago, and has already accomplished more than most artists can hope for in an entire career," said Bill Werde, Billboard's editorial director. "We are thrilled to celebrate these incredible achievements and her amazing past 12 months by honoring her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award. With what seems like a never-ending supply of record-breaking, chart-topping hits, coupled with her unique and fresh style, Katy Perry is hands-down one of the most exciting and inspiring artists in the industry today." Katy's overall success includes setting numerous records, which include her five number-one hits from her second album, "Teenage Dream" -- the first time a woman has accomplished the feat in the Billboard Hot 100 chart's 54-year history. "Teenage Dream" spent over 100 weeks on Billboard's Hot 200 chart; sold 2.5 million copies in the U.S. alone; and 48 million singles have been downloaded. Four of those singles -- "Firework,"California Gurls," "E.T." and "Hot N Cold" are among the top 30 selling downloads of all time. Katy also holds the record (69 weeks) for having at least one song in the top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100. In support of the album, Katy's "Teenage Dreams Tour" sold out in 124 venues around the world and the tour was the subject of a 3D documentary based on her 2011 tour. The film, Katy Perry: Part of Me, is the fourth biggest music documentary ever. Portions of ticket and merchandise sales on the tour were donated to several charities, including The Children's Health Fund, Generosity Water, The Humane Society, and The Red Cross's disaster relief efforts. © 2012 Starpulse.com, Photo Credits: Steve Solis / PR PhotosSource: Starpulse

Read More........ → September 29, 2012

‘Deepika is the sexiest Indian woman’

Image Link Photobucket

Hindustan Times, Mumbai : Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is one of the first celebrity bachelors to shoot for the show, India’s Sexiest Bachelor that will soon air on the BIG CBS channels. According to the actor, who is currently filming Players, his colleague Deepika Padukone is the sexiest single Indian woman alive. Among the international celebrities, he finds Kim Kardashian stunning and thinks she is bestowed with a perfect combination of brains and beauty. “I think Deepika is the sexiest Indian woman alive. She carries herself  beautifully, is gorgeous and independent. She’s grace personified and has everything that a man desires in a woman,” Neil says, shyly, after much prodding. “I’ve worked with her in Lafangey Parindey (2010). She’s a brilliant colleague to have. And lucky is the man who gets her.” Wouldn’t he like to be the man in her life then? Single-man Neil laughs and says, “She’s a buddy and I wish her well. This thought has never run through my mind. If she reads this, I hope she doesn’t get me wrong.” The 29-year-old actor, once reportedly engaged, believes that his sex appeal lies in the mystery that surrounds him. “I like the fact that no one knows my next move. In my case, even if they start guessing they won’t know what is on my mind and in my heart,” Neil says with a grin. “That is what sex appeal means to me.” When

Image Link Photobucket

was the first time that a girl found him sexy? Neil recalls it was at age 16. “Till then, I didn’t interact much with girls. There was a girl right behind me in the queue to submit admission forms at college,” he

Image Link Photobucket

reminisces.  “After the submission, she met me at the college gate and said, ‘You’re so sexy’. She left before I could react. I haven’t met her ever again. But her compliment keeps coming back to me‘ Deepika is the sexiest Indian woman’

Read More........ → September 20, 2012

Gwyneth Paltrow named World's Best Dressed Woman

Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has been named the World's Best Dressed Woman, ahead of fashion forward celebs like the Duchess of Cambridge and Rihanna. Paltrow, who will be 40 in a couple of weeks, grabbed the top spot in the list by People magazine and her stylist said the actress owes it to her secret - less is more, Daily Mail reported. The Duchess, 30, was just behind Paltrow on the list, and was hailed for her "flawlessly elegant attire". Hollywood actresses Emma Stone, 23, Jessica Alba, 31, the Kardashian sisters and Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr, 29, were also included in the list. Rihanna scooped the Best Risk-Taking Style Award and Kerr won the Best Street Style Award. Among men, honours went to actors Andrew Garfield, Brad Pitt, Colin Firth, Robert Pattinson, Chris and Liam Hemsworth and singer Jay-Z.  Source: Screen India, Image: flickr.com

Read More........ → September 13, 2012

Beauty and Brains

Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-American actress (November 9, 1913 – January 19, 2000) who a major contract star of MGM's "Golden Age." Besides being known for her extraordinarily haunting beauty, not many people knew that Hedy was also an inventor! Yup. With composer George Antheil, Hedy co-invented an early technique for spread spectrum communications and frequency hopping necessary to wireless communication from the pre-computer age to the present day. According to writer Richard Rhodes, "She [Hedy] set aside one room in her home, had a drafting table installed with the proper lighting, and the proper

tools - had a whole wall in the room of engineering reference books." That, Rhodes said, was where she "invented." Hedy's other inventions included a better Kleenex box and a new traffic signal but neither invention went anywhere. But her idea for a radio-controlled torpedo guided by a signal that couldn't be intercepted ("frequency hopping") was patented. Hedy's notion of "frequency hopping" became the basis for most modern WiFi technology. "Today, frequency hopping is used with the wireless phones that we have in our homes, GPS, most military communication systems - it's very widely used," said Rhodes. "Hedy had quietly signed her patent over to the Navy, and left it at that. She gave the technology away, and never made a dime off of it," stated Rhodes. Oh well... at least we know that she neither was greedy nor boastful (two traits that are not so beautiful). And although Hedy may not have received any scientific awards for her inventions,Source: Critical Beauty

Read More........ → August 20, 2012

Independence Day: Shah Rukh Khan wishes freedom for women

1BB

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan as wished freedom for women in the country on the occasion of the 66th Independence Day today. "Freedom to me means to have own thoughts and belief. From the world of news I hear every day about women not being treated properly. I want women to be free and given equal opportunity like men, even in terms of education," Shahrukh told reporters here last evening at an event. "I think people should start thinking big...women should be given more freedom without harming the culture and ideologies. I wish a happy and free life for women," the actor said. Talking about being secular, Shahrukh said, "India is the most diverse country so I feel it should be free from non-secular thoughts. I want people to have a secular approach." "Also I wish the country should prosper in sports, economy and every other aspect," he added. Meanwhile, when asked to comment on friend-turned-foe Salman Khan's most talked about film 'Ek Tha Tiger', Shahrukh seemed a little irritated. "I wish the film all the best," he said adding that "are you happy and satisfied now with my answer?" Source:  Indian Express

Read More........ → August 17, 2012

Motherhood is most important to me: Jennifer Lopez

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says motherhood is the most important thing to her in the world. The 43-year-old, who has twins Max and Emme from her former marriage to Marc Anthony, said although she has a successful career, none of it is important without her kids, reported Contactmusic. "It's just the one thing you don't want to mess up. You can mess up in all other areas and get back up, but you don't want to mess up there. They're so precious to you, and they make everything better in my life. They make me feel better every  single day. It's the most important thing," she said. Lopez, who is currently dating back-up dancer Casper Smart, 25, also said that praise from her kids means more to her than from anyone else in the world. Source: Indian Express, 

Read More........ → July 29, 2012