Why curvy women will always score above size-zero ones?

I have often hated the media/advertising industry for the manner in which they impact our mind, brainwash our sensibilities and make us believe not just an alternate view but its exact opposite, i.e. absolute lies. No, this article is not about how penetrative advertising campaigns can blunt the human brain. I say this simply to underline the fact that the beauty industry and media seem to have joined hands with the modeling and fashion world to...

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Ready: Movie review

Whistle-blowers rejoice! Salman is back and this time he's ditched his belt to fiddle inside his pant pockets (read: Dhinka Chika, in case you don't have a television set at home). The thing with Salman's films is that they're in a genre of their own. A genre that cannot be graded for the story, screenplay, performances or any other metric used to evaluate other films. They can just be enjoyed or suffered, depending upon the elasticity of your tolerance....

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Cheryl Cole out of UK "X Factor" after U.S. hitch

British singer Cheryl Cole will not be appearing on the British version of "The X Factor", after reportedly being dropped from the upcoming U.S. launch of the popular TV talent show. Reports surfaced last week that Cole, who rose to fame as a member of British girl band Girls Aloud, had been ditched from the new Fox television venture despite having had public backing from the show's creator and star judge Simon Cowell. The reversal, which some...

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Who is the hottest of them all?

Kainaz sizzles in sexy red mini dress while Shreya looks stunning in blue. ...

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Fine films but no knockouts mark one strange Cannes festival

This was a year of some strangeness in Cannes, of one major auteur being kicked out of town, another proving invisible and yet another -- one not allowed to work or travel from his native country -- sneaking his illicit new creation into France hidden in a loaf of bread. Even if there were a number of very fine films, the 2011 festival arguably did not yield any absolute knockouts. The more elaborate works from the heavyweights in the competition...

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Is a Wedding Next for Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy?

Now that Prince William and Kate Middleton have officially tied the knot, all eyes are Prince Harry and girlfriend Chelsy Davy. Could the younger prince be following in his brother's footsteps and heading down the aisle soon? Though the pair had a tumultuous relationship in the past, many believe that Harry, 26, is ready to make a commitment with Davy, 25."Harry told Chelsy he's ready to settle down for good with her and make things official,"...

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Bryan Adams Is a Dad!

Bryan Adams and his personal assistant, Alicia Grimaldi, are new parents to a baby girl. "I'm really proud to announce on 22 April, Mirabella Bunny was born," Adams says in a statement to Usmagazine.com. "She arrived like all good Easter bunnies on Easter Friday. Mother and baby are both well and happy. Thanks in advance for your kind thoughts and wishes."It is the 51-year-old rocker's first child. PHOTOS: Star dads The politically active musician...

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Nicole Scherzinger Tapped as 'X Factor' Host?

The guessing game for 'The X Factor' continues to pick up speed and now it's the question as to who will host Simon Cowell's talent competition. While nothing is official, sources close to the show reveal it's likely that former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger will be 'The X Factor' host. According to PEOPLE, Scherzinger will join judges Antonio "L.A." Reid and Cowell himself on the U.S. version of the hit U.K. show, with the third...

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Justin Timberlake: Friends With Benefits Concept Is a 'Bad Idea' in Reality

Justin Timberlake may be promoting his new flick 'Friends With Benefits' but the star admitted on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' that the reality of the concept often ends badly. "It's a really good idea until it becomes a bad idea. It probably becomes a bad idea really fast," he said. According to RadarOnline.com, Timberlake and his co-star Mila Kunis dropped by a taping of the daytime talk show to discuss the premise of their new movie where their characters decide to hook up without the constraints of a relationship. "I think that everybody could...

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Lindsay Lohan Sentenced to 120 Days in Jail

Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to 120 days in county jail on Friday for violating her probation, TMZ.com reports. She was taken directly from the courtroom to the courthouse for booking. After reducing Lindsay Lohan's grand theft case from a felony to a misdemeanor following a day of testimony over a reported stolen necklace, Judge Stephanie Sautner determined the actress violated her probation from a 2007 DUI arrest and was sentenced to jail. She was also ordered to complete 480 hours of community service. Lohan's lawyer, Shawn Holley, immediately...

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Newsmakers join pop stars on Time 100 list

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Previously unknown newsmakers from Egypt and Japan joined pop stars and politicians on Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world released on Thursday. The list includes pop culture giants such as Justin Bieber and Oprah Winfrey plus the lesser known Wael Ghonim, an Egyptian Internet activist who helped topple President Hosni Mubarak, and Takeshi Kanno, a Japanese doctor who refused to leave behind victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. "We've always, always tried to tell stories through people....

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Kareena ready to tie the knot!

It's been a while, but Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan seem to be going strong. Kareena seems to have marriage on the brain. “I do not have marriage plans right now but yes, like other girls, I also want to get married. I will soon be a bride but before that, I will let everyone know about it. I do not have any traditional jewellery with me to wear at my wedding. My mom has given some of it to Karisma, but not to me because she feels I am not...

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Whitney Port Debuts New Strawberry Blond Hair

Whitney Port is stepping out of the box with a new strawberry blond hair color.The reality TV star and designer was spotted with much warmer locks at Svedka Vodka's A Night of a Billion Reality Stars Premiere Event in Hollywood, California. With her loose curls pinned back and to the side, the subtle red undertones came through beautifully in the light. And we love how Port's bronze glow and copper eye shadow mimicked the warmth in her strawberry...

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Britney Spears Talks Possible Wedding Plans

Britney Spears has a lot to celebrate these days, including two top singles from her latest hit album, 'Femme Fatale.' But could the pop singer be celebrating an upcoming wedding in the near future? Maybe. Spears dished about her relationship with boyfriend Jason Trawick to UsMagazine.com. "We have such a great time together!" Spears said. "He makes me laugh, and we are so comfortable being ourselves." The pair have been dating for over two years...

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Angelina Jolie's New Tattoo Sparks Adoption Rumors

An additional line to an existing tattoo has sparked rumors that Angelina Jolie may be adopting another child. Wonderwall is reporting that Jolie was on a goodwill trip to the Tunisia-Libya border recently where she was visiting with refugees, when a photograph showed a new set of map coordinates on her arm, just beneath the six tattoos of coordinates of the birthplaces of her six children. This lead to the online rumors that Jolie may be planning...

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Billy Joel Cancels Publication of His Memoir

While everyone who has ever raised a toast to 'Captain Jack' or asked the 'Piano Man' to sing them a song was looking forward to reading Billy Joel's memoirs -- originally slated for release this summer -- they're going to have to wait a whole lot longer. Like, forever. Joel has canceled the publication of his autobiography, 'The Book of Joel,' even after handing in a complete manuscript. "It took working on writing a book to make me realize that...

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Holly Madison Is Searching for Her 'Soul Mate'

Newly single Holly Madison is looking for love, but admits it's harder than it seems due to her demanding Las Vegas work schedule. "I would love to meet my soul mate," the 'Holly's World' star told PEOPLE. "I'm always kind of keeping my eyes open for somebody."Madison, in addition to appearing in Peepshow Las Vegas, is currently promoting her new Vegas-themed book, 'The Showgirl Next Door.' She admits her demanding work schedule has put strains on...

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10 'Glee' Guest Stars Of Our Dreams

Gwyneth Paltrow experienced a major career resuscitation recently after appearing on 'Glee.' Maybe all the cards lined up at the right time, but as Holly Holliday, Gwyneth did an excellent job of melting the so-called "icy" exterior that comes with being skinny, blond and born into money. And things aren't looking so bad for John Stamos, either, who continues to reprise his role as the charming Carl. In fact, a cameo on 'Glee' seems to provide a...

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Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth Tie the Knot

Just days after celebrating her birthday, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth are now husband and wife! The Oscar winner wed Toth at a small ceremony at her ranch in Ojai, Calif., Usmagazine.com confirms. Leading up to the ceremony, elegant white tents were seen being erected on Witherspoon's lush, green Ojai property, which she bought in 2008 and dubbed Libby Ranch. Among the 120 guests comprised of family and friends were Tobey Maguire, Renee Zellweger...

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Video: Rebecca Black Sings 'Friday' on 'Tonight Show'

With 36.5 million views of her 'Friday' video on YouTube as of this writing, Rebecca Black's reign as the current queen of Internet buzz is going strong. All the attention got her a spot on 'The Tonight Show,' where she performed the song and even got to chat with Jay Leno. Sure, her success comes on the heels of a ditty many consider the worst song ever written. But as they say in show business, there's no such thing as bad publicity. When Leno...

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Lindsay Lohan -- Warming Up to Jail

Lindsay Lohan's confidence is starting to wane -- sources close to LiLo tell us she is finally getting it through her head she can't avoid jail and is now "seriously considering" taking a plea deal. As TMZ first reported, Judge Keith Schwartz offered LiLo and her attorney Shawn Holley a deal that includes three months in jail ... which get whittled down to 19 days because of jail overcrowding. Lindsay has been adamant for weeks ... she would never take a plea deal because she feels she did nothing wrong. Sources close to Lindsay tell us she still...

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'Glee' 'Raised the Bar' For TV Inclusiveness With Gay Kiss

On last night's 'Glee,' the New Directions won regionals after hitting the stage with a pair of original songs -- a first for the series -- but that isn't what anyone is talking about this morning. After months of hints and winks, fans of FOX's hit musical finally got what they've been waiting for: The characters of Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Blaine (Darren Criss) kissed for the first time. And it wasn't a peck. It also wasn't overtly sexual or desperate,...

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Dog the Bounty Hunter's Daughter Lyssa Chapman Arrested

Lyssa Chapman, daughter of Duane 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Chapman, was arrested Tuesday night in Hawaii for third degree property damage and harassment, RadarOnline.com reports. Lyssa stars alongside her father on A&E's reality show, 'Dog the Bounty Hunter.' Honolulu Police spokeswoman Michelle Yu told RadarOnline: "A 23 year old female was arrested at 3am Wednesday for third degree criminal property damage and harassment. Residents reported...

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'American Pie' Star Seann William Scott Enters Treatment Center

'American Pie' star Seann William Scott entered a treatment center Tuesday for "health and personal reasons," his rep tells PEOPLE.The 'Dukes of Hazzard' star, 34, did not say where he was being treated or what instigated the treatment. He reportedly checked himself in. "Seann William Scott has voluntarily admitted himself for proactive treatment to address health and personal issues," the reps said in a statement. "He appreciates the support of...

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Lindsay Lohan leaves court with new offer from judge

A judge on Thursday gave Lindsay Lohan two weeks to consider an undisclosed deal to end a felony grand theft case before an upcoming hearing that could send the starlet to jail for the fourth time. Superior Court Judge Keith Schwartz told the "Mean Girls" star that he had told her attorney and a prosecutor how he would likely sentence her if she agreed to plead guilty or no contest in the case, but said he would keep the terms confidential.The theft...

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Lindsay Lohan's Younger Brother Stars in New Short Film

Watch out Hollywood -- there's a new Lohan in town. While Lindsay Lohan is wrapped up in her current legal woes, her younger brother Michael is getting into the acting game with a new short film, 'Razors and Balloons.'Lindsay's brother, who is credited as Michael C. Lohan, stars in the five-minute black-and-white short set to a song. The film features no dialogue but shows Lohan repeatedly spitting beer bottle caps from his mouth and moping around...

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'Slumdog Millionaire' Star Loses Home in Fire

'Slumdog Millionaire' star Rubina Ali's family home has reportedly been destroyed by a fire. UsMagazine.com is reporting that Ali, 12, and her family have been left homeless after a fire blazed through the slums of Mumbai on Friday night. The fire left 21 people injured and more than 2,000 homeless. Ali, who played the young Latika in the movie, is quoted saying, "We all were at home watching TV when a neighbor came to alert us about the fire....

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Who Were the Biggest Celebrities of February 2011?

According to you, most awesome readers, February's biggest stars were a Grammy-nominated movie-star pop prodigy, a sexy Super Bowl performer, a guy on a drug he named after himself, a diva who came out of an egg, and a "mean girl" you know very well. See the full list after the jump. Without further ado, our top celebrities of February 2011:  Justin Bieber: Bieber did the unthinkable in February -- he cut his hair. But Justin did give Ellen...

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Christina Aguilera and Boyfriend -- Arrested

Christina Aguilera was arrested early this morning in West Hollywood, TMZ has learned. Aguilera was arrested at 2:45 AM and booked at the West Hollywood Sheriff's substation on a misdemeanor charge.On the booking report, Aguilera was listed at 5'2" and 100 pounds. UPDATE: Aguilera's 25-year-old boyfriend Matthew Rutler was also arrested last night at the same time for a misdemeanor offense. According to the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, Rutler's...

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Bollywood's beauty queens: Hits and flops

Of the many beauty queens who made it to the silver-screen, only a few tasted success. Check out who all made it and who all didn't. Though her acting skills are debatable, she has carved her own niche when it comes to celebritydom. No other beauty queen has made it big like Ash, and she's even had a brush with Hollywood, though not as flattering as her domestic one. Though Diya Mirza, the Miss Asia Pacific 2000 was lucky with her debut flick 'Rehna...

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Dianna Agron in Hiding to Escape from 'Loose Cannon' Ex Alex Pettyfer

'Glee' star Dianna Agron is reportedly in hiding from her ex-boyfriend Alex Pettyfer. UsMagazine.com is quoting a source who is saying that ever since Agron split from Pettyfer two weeks ago, she has been "staying at a hotel under an alias." And the reason for the secrecy is that since the split, Pettyfer has become "a psycho loose cannon." An eyewitness is quoted saying that last week Pettyfer got into a heated argument with actor Sebastian Stan...

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Lindsay Judge to Broker Plea Deal With Jail Time

The judge who will determine Lindsay Lohan's fate in the probation and grand theft cases will be the middleman in plea negotiations today between Lindsay and the prosecutor ... and sources connected with the case tell TMZ ... the judge thinks Lindsay should do time.Lindsay will appear today before Judge Keith L. Schwartz, and sources connected with the case tell TMZ that during the hearing prosecutor Danette Meyers will present Lindsay's lawyer,...

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Miley Cyrus Receives 'Inspiration' Award

She may be dealing with some drama in her personal life, but that doesn't mean Miley Cyrus isn't seen as a role model for today's youth -- at least according to one organization. The teenage actress was honored at a gala over the weekend, where she received the first ever Global Action Youth Leadership Award.According to Digital Spy, fellow actress and Disney alum Hilary Duff presented the award -- which honors inspirational figures in the youth...

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Ke$ha Is the Modern Shakespeare: Dramatic Readings of Pop Songs

What could be more romantic than William Shatner asking you to stand under his umbrella? What makes old ladies go through their oxygen tanks faster than James Earl Jones saying, "baby, baby, baby." Or how about Jude Law talking about his "muffin?" Take a look at these celebs who are taking the words of our pop icons very, very seriously. From Rihanna to The Beatles, in the end, they're all poets. Move over Justin Bieber. It isn't only his full...

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