Michael Jackson regained the title of the highest-earning dead celebrity in the past year, easily surpassing Elvis Presley and cartoonist Charles Schulz, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday. After being pushed into second place by Elizabeth Taylor last year, Jackson, who died in 2009, was back on top with estimated earnings of $160 million in the ... Read more
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Jolie Hollywood’s highest-paid actress
Angelina Jolie is the highest-paid actress in Hollywood with estimated earnings of $33 million, according to Forbes. The movie star, whose next film is called “Maleficent – a Disney retelling of Sleeping Beauty” – rose from third place on 2012’s list. ennifer Lawrence, who picked up the best actress Oscar earlier this year for “Silver ... Read more
Winfrey makes ‘biggest’ donation to museum
American talk-show host Oprah Winfrey is donating $12m (£7.7m) towards a new museum in Washington DC dedicated to African American history, reports BBC online. After previously giving $1m (£640,000) to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, her total contribution is its biggest so far.
Aamir Khan meets Bill Gates
Of late, we have been seeing an increasing number of Bollywood stars rubbing shoulders with the who’s who of the western film industry. Taking things a bit differently is Bollywood’s perfectionist Aamir Khan, who recently met none other than tech giant Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates. The Microsoft co-founder Gates,
Angelina Jolie to play own mother in biopic
Actress Angelina Jolie will reportedly play her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, in a biopic made by her partner Brad Pitt’s production banner Plan B, reports Hindustan Times. Bertrand died of cancer in 2007. She was 56. Jolie recently announced that she opted for a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of getting breast cancer.
Aamir’s new TV show – a potential social movement
When it comes to fighting a grave social evil, few Bollywood superstars move from reel to real life with such consummate ease as Aamir Khan. Just days after Aamir made his much-awaited debut on the television with a reality show “Satyamev Jayate” (Truth Alone Prevails) raising the issue of speedy trial of those guilty of ... Read more
Jolie uses fame to fight humanitarian crises
Film star Angelina Jolie will use her powerful box office fame to draw wider attention to some of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters, the U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday. Jolie, who has already served more than 10 years as goodwill ambassador for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), is taking on a new ... Read more
Aamir Khan appointed UNICEF Ambassador
Actor Aamir Khan has become a UNICEF India Ambassador. The Dhoom 3 star will support the organisation’s work in promoting children’s rights and nutrition, as half of all children in India are malnourished. Khan said: “I am honoured to formalise my association with UNICEF as their Ambassador to help raise awareness on the issue of ... Read more
Jagjit Singh no more
The captivating voice that epitomised the depth of pain, melancholy and yearnings of love will no longer be heard live. Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, who suffered a brain haemorrhage 17 days ago, died yesterday morning after being on life support system in Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. The 70-year-old singer, whose soulful numbers evoked a range of ... Read more
MJ’s artwork donated to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
It’s hard to believe that these are the same youngsters we saw looking so heartbroken at their father’s memorial service. In the two years since he died, Michael Jackson’s children seem to have blossomed into happy, healthy young people. Paris, who so impressed the world with an emotional tribute to her famous father, is now ... Read more
Marilyn Monroe’s death anniversary today
Today is the 49th death anniversary of Marilyn Monroe, a model, actress and singer, who has an everlasting room in the mind of millions of movie lovers around the world. The magnificent artiste ended too early on August 5, 1962. However, the earlier life of Marilyn Monroe was not as splendid as her artistic career. ... Read more
David Beckham Appeals For Africa Aid
New dad David Beckham is urging fans to donate to Unicef’s Africa drought and famine fund, insisting he “cannot begin to think” about the effect of the “horrific” crisis. The soccer superstar is a Goodwill Ambassador for the organisation and he’s been left shocked by the humanitarian crisis hitting the Horn of Africa, which includes ... Read more
Madhuri Dixit is ambassador for tiger conservation project
Madhuri Dixit has been appointed brand ambassador for a fundraising project for the conservation of Asian elephants and tigers. The actress launched the “Emeralds for Elephants” project on behalf of Gemfields, a Zambia-based emerald mining company. Speaking at the fundraising event, Dixit said: “This national heritage animal in India is now seriously under
Mehreen’s new humanitarian mission
Celebrities around the world are often involved in social work. The latest to join the bandwagon is popular singer Mehreen. Mehreen is said to have joined the voluntary organisation Sandhani and has pledged to donate her eyes after death. She has been busy in the front working for people who need ophthalmological care. In her ... Read more
Jolie and Jessica Parker top paid actresses in US
Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker have tied at the top of a list of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood after they brought home $30m (€21m) each in the year ended May. Jennifer Anniston and Reese Witherspoon were joint second at $28m (€20)m, in the list compiled by business magazine Forbes. According to Forbes,
Kanchan made Ocean, Rotary brand ambassador
Actor Ilias Kanchan has become brand ambassador for Ocean Group and Rotary Group. Kanchan, who has been the brand ambassador of Walton for the last five years, will be brand ambassador of Ocean Group for two-years and Rotary Group for one year. Part of his brand ambassador activities Ilias Kanchan will be working to raise ... Read more
Madonna to open Malawian orphanage
Madonna plans to open an orphanage in Malawi. The ‘Celebration’ singer – who adopted five-year-old son David from the African country in 2006, followed by six-year-old daughter Mercy in 2009 – wants to redouble her efforts to aid orphaned children by opening a new centre as well as giving financial support to current ones. Speaking ... Read more
Michael Jackson’s Thriller jacket sells for $1.8m
Michael Jackson’s iconic leather ‘Thriller’ jacket has sold for $1.8 million at auction. The red and black coat – which the late star wore in the epic 1983 video that saw him transform into a zombie – was expected to fetch between $200,000 and $400,000 at the Julien’s Auctions sale in Beverley Hills, California. Auctioneer ... Read more
Bobita Made Goodwill Ambassador of DCII
Noted Bangladeshi actress Bobita has recently been made a voluntary Goodwill Ambassador of the U.S. based non-profit organisation ‘Distressed Children and Infants International’ (DCII). Bobita informed that she had always wanted to work for children but a busy acting career didn’t leave much time for anything else. She met Dr. Nina Haque, director of DCII,
Emma Watson is best dressed woman in a poll
“Harry Potter” star Emma Watson has cast her spell over the fashion world – she’s been named Britain’s best dressed woman in a new poll. The actress has proved her style credentials since rising to fame by becoming a regular in the front row of fashion shows and acting as muse and model for British ... Read more