GRAND OPENING FOR DELHI BELLY

Aamir Khan Productions and UTV's co production DELHI BELLY, which released last Friday, has become a huge success.

The sixth venture of Aamir Khan Productions is a mass grosser in India. It opened with 7.15 crore on Friday, 1st July. Saturday collections went up to 8.50 crore and increased to 10.75 crore on Sunday, giving a sum total of 26.4 crore business only over the weekend. With films opening to merely 10% to 40% maximum in the recent past, this seems like a new wave that has hit the Indian cinema.

The overall cost of the film is 24 crore which includes production, print and publicity as well. So, recovering is already done and the business in the coming days will also be something to watch out for given the terrific start of the film and also the revenue it is expected to generate from non-theatrical avenues. It opened across 1200 screens with major occupancy in multiplexes across the country.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON AND RYAN REYNOLDS FINALIZE DIVORCE

Bringing their marriage to a complete conclusion, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson are officially divorced.

According to TMZ, the "Green Lantern" star and his "Other Boleyn Girl" ex-wife saw their final divorce papers filed at L.A. County Superior Court on Friday (July 1).

Said to be quite the smooth split thanks largely to both parties being young and high earners, neither Johansson nor Reynolds requested spousal support while property gained during marriage is to be split amongst one another 50/50.

With the finalization coming just six months after Reynolds' lawyer Laura Wasser put the legal parting in motion, the divorce was initiated in December 2010 due to "irreconcilable differences" after the pair had married back in September 2008.

Since splitting, Miss Johansson briefly dated actor Sean Penn while Reynolds has been linked to a few new ladies, most recently being tied to fellow recent divorcee Olivia Wilde.

RAM GOPAL VARMA'S MOST SHOCKING UPCOMING MOVIE - "NOT A LOVE STORY"

Ram Gopal Varma is back with another unusual concept. His upcoming movie "Not A Love Story" is said to be inspired by the true incident of the brutal murder of TV executive Neeraj Grover. The trailer of the movie has been released and it surely looks like this would be a bone chilling movie.

The trailer begins with the text ‘there is truth in every story.’ What follows the text is the usage of outlandish shot angles by Ramu wherein he plays with the camera and sets it in a topsy-turvy position. The lines in the trailer ‘some crimes shock you; this will make you shiver’ give you a clear idea that this not just another usual crime thriller.

In the promo, Ajay Gehi, who will play the character of Ashish Bhatnagar, is seen slicing a steamy smooch scene with Mahi Gill who plays Anusha Chawla in the movie. Deepak Dobriyal, who plays the character of Mahi’s boyfriend Robin Fernandes, kills Ajay and then makes out with Mahi in the room next to where he killed him! This scene gives you goose bumps! Deepak is even seen brutally slashing the body parts of Ajay. The body parts are later stacked in many bags which are burnt by the couple in the outskirts of the city!

Well, this can easily be perceived to be one dark movie. And we would like to say the same thing that the trailer says: “It is from the heart but not for the fainthearted.”

GWYNETH PALTROW GOES TOPLESS

Straying from her typically clean and family-friendly persona, Gwyneth Paltrowis stripping down for the upcoming issue of Vanity Fair.

The 38-year-old actress tossed off her top while donning only a pair of black fishnet tights and Louis Vuitton baubles for a special jewelry supplement in the magazine's August issue.

Meanwhile, Miss Paltrow also made headlines today after taking the stage for a special guest appearance with the cast of "Glee" during their live show at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday night (June 29).

With actress Naya Rivera making the announcement to the audience, Paltrow delights concertgoers by delving into a rendition of Cee-Lo Green's hit track "Forget You".

SOUTH INDIAN STAR, CHARMI KAUR MAKES HER DEBUT WITH "BBUDDAHA HOGA TERRA BAAP"

Hot and Sexy Charmi Kaur, a well-known name down south, makes her debut with upcoming release BBUDDAH... HOGA TERRA BAAP. However not much has been heard about Charmi as right from day one the much touted film has been promoted in superstarAmitabh Bachchan's name.

However, Charmi has no qualms about it as she is well aware about the fact that BBUDDAH is Big's film and will sell in his name. Says the realistic Charmi, "It was obvious to me that it is an Amitabh Bachchan film and will be promoted that way only. Moreover BBUDDAH is not a heroine oriented film so it was quite natural to lead that way. I can't be in a dream world."

fter working nearly for a decade in south, Charmi steps in Bollywood. One wonders what made Charmi to wait for so long or why she waited so long to enter Bollywood? Was she looking for a big break in Bollywood and also was Big B the reason behind signing BBUDDAH?

Charmi at once responds, "I did get few offers before BBUDDAH, in fact all big films with some reputed filmmakers from Bollywood, however nothing really worked. I always knew there's something in me and I am a Bollywood material so I'll get a good break sometime. And then BBUDDAH happened suddenly. Actually, Puri Jagannath, director of BBUDDAH, is a very good friend of mine and he offered me the role. And when you have Big B as co-star who will miss the chance?"

Talking about the late entrance in Bollywood, Charmi adds, "I have seen enough ups and downs in my decade long career and now I know my do's and don'ts well. In fact I think I am at the right age to start in Bollywood. If I do a mistake in Bollywood I might not get a chance again. But probably that mistake might not happen because I have gained enough maturity and experience work wise. Even Amitji told me 'Initially I thought you are a bit late but considering that you have 10 years of experience it's like paid school for you. And I think with this you will go places'. I am young and just 23 so this is a perfect moment for me to get in Bollywood."

Charmi is among those lucky few actors, who has had chance working with superstars. She has worked with all big stars from south and now even her debut in Hindi film industry is with the megastar, Amitabh Bachchan. However for Charmi it's no big deal as sustaining one's position is of much more importance.

"It's not a big deal to become big. The deal is to maintain being big. I have been really fortunate to get what I have got today but how far I sustain myself, is to be seen. By God's grace I have been maintaining to be there," says the level-headed Charmi.

Like others even Charmi is highly impressed with Big B's chaste Hindi. Says the pretty actress, "I would often take Shudh Hindi tips from him because he is really fantastic in that."

BBUDDAH...HOGA TERRA BAAP releases this Friday.

EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI AND ADRIAN GRENIER - ENTOURAGE ENDING

It has been eight great seasons, and yesterday (June 28) Emmanuelle Chriqui and Adrian Grenier were seen filming final scenes of “Entourage.”

The hunky “Drive Me Crazy” stud looked a bit downcast as he walked to his car, perhaps sad about the end of his long-running gig.otted filming the final scenes of “Entourage.”

The hunky “Drive Me Crazy” stud looked a bit downcast as he walked to his car, perhaps sad about the end
of his long-running gig.

Likewise, Emmanuelle appeared upset as she chatted on her mobile phone in between shooting scenes on the Los Angeles set.

Later, Grenier had dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse, tweeting , "That's a wrap! See you July 24th." Earlier this week he wrote, "Two days left of shooting Entourage; 8 years in 2 days. II don't know what I'll miss more, the laughs or the love."

SANJU BABA TO HOST BIG BOSS 5

It's a fresh host for celebrity reality show Bigg Boss again. Actor Salman Khan has stepped out of Bigg Boss 5 citing date issues giving way to Sanju Baba (Sanjay Dutt), who'd now make his television debut with the show.

Dutt was approached by Colors on Salman's suggestion. "However, Sanjay is yet to sign the dotted line. But everything has been chalked out. The show goes on air in October. Karan Johar's AGNEEPATH will be wrapped up by then. He will start shooting for Bigg Boss immediately after that. The channel was keen to retain Salman. However, when they approached him, he expressed his inability to do the show," according to sources.

Meanwhile, Dutt plans to play his MUNNABHAI avatar in Bigg Boss 5. As per the insiders, Dutt is said to be introducing a new segment, which is titled as Jaadu ki Jhappi .

In the segment, the actor will give his jhappis to all the contestants, who are eliminated from the house and are dejected.

ADRIANA LIMA - IN NEW PHOTO SHOOT FOR VICTORIA'S SECRET

Giving ladies another reason to hit up their local shopping center, Adriana Lima appears in a new photo shoot for Victoria’s Secret.

The fabulous supermodel shows off her hot body in the new line of apparel from the lingerie giant, offering a wide range of items on which to splurge.

Adriana explained that beauty is all about self-confidence. “Being a bombshell is about embracing yourself and feeling confident.”

She continued, "You have to find something you feel comfortable in. It's not about showing more or less, it's about you feeling confident with what you're wearing. I love triangle-shaped tops and bottoms, the smallest ones possible because I hate tan lines."

And Ms. Lima is a big proponent for getting into a regular exercise regimen. “Also it helps with your mood, you look great, it helps with your skin, and also it helps with my immune system too. I never get sick when I work out. I have actually more energy. Working out should be a part of everybody’s routine.”

YASH CHOPRA CONFIRMED KATRINA AND ANUSHKA WITH SRK IN NEXT FILM

 

As already announced, Yash Chopra's next directorial venture stars the king of romance, Shahrukh Khan. As Yashji put it earlier, 'Everyone knows that when I make a movie, Shahrukh will be involved with it. He is like family to YRF and I have always regarded him as one of my own.'

However, after days of media conjecturing, YRF confirms the two ladies, who will also be a part of this project - one is Katrina Kaif, who will be playing a role opposite Shahrukh for the very first time, and other Anushka Sharma, who was launched in RAB NE BANA DI JODI, alongside Shahrukh.

Orchestrated by Yash Chopra, this untitled movie will mark the coming together yet again of the award winning duo of the music maestro A. R. Rahman and the poet & lyricist, Gulzar.

Says Yash Chopra, 'It's been 7 years since I directed VEER-ZAARA and as I begin work on my new film I hear my inner voice asking me a lot of questions. Are you sure you want to direct again, you are nearly 80 years old and the audience is getting younger day-by-day. Can I really speak from my heart and still expect today's youth to listen to me? Will I be able to live up to the blind faith that Shahrukh Khan has in me and give him yet another memorable romantic film? Will I be able to present the beautiful Katrina Kaif and the very talented Anushka Sharma in a way they have never been seen before? Will I be able to inspire Rahman and Gulzar Bhai enough to create their best work yet?

'The honest answer is... I DON'T KNOW! All I know is that I'm making a film that I believe in, a film that is about love and nothing else. A film which has an old soul but a young heart. A film which is classic in its look but contemporary in its language. A film which I'm making on one simple faith... the love that my audiences have given to me over the years. They have tolerated my indulgences for the past 50 years, I'm sure they will indulge me one more time.'

The film is scheduled for a Diwali 2012 release, the festive time when Yash Chopra movies over the years have lit up homes worldwide.

MICHAEL JACKSON'S JACKET FETCHES $1.8 MILLION

It has been two years since his tragic death, and over the weekend Michael Jackson fans all over the world remembered the beloved King of Pop.

And one lucky fan ended up purchasing the legendary leather jacket Jackson wore in his “Thriller” music video for a cool $1.8 million.

A commodities trader from Austin, Texas named Milton Verret plunked down the hefty sum at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills yesterday.

Verret told press he planned on putting the jacket on tour as a fundraiser to benefit various children’s charities.