PARINEETI CHOPRA IN YASH CHOPRA'S "ISHQZAADE"

The girl who has a filmi connection being the cousin of Bollywood’s reigning queen Priyanka Chopra and who won all accolades and awards for her debut performance is now all set to play her first lead role. Talking about Parineeti Chopra, the girl has been chosen to play the female lead in Yash Raj Film’s next project "Ishqzaade".

Parineeti’s role as Dimple Chadda in ‘Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl’ won her recognition and the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut in 2012. Besides, she also won the Zee cine, Screen and the Apsara awards for her debut.

On asking if she is comfortable doing bold scenes in her career, Parineeti says, “If you are an actor, you will be asked to do certain things. If I’m told to do an intimate scene or wear certain clothes, I can’t say no if that’s what the script and character demands. I know there are actors who won’t kiss on screen and I respect that, but I don’t have any rules like that. I will stay true to the script.”

EVA LONGORIA WAS SEEN AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Fresh from a flight coming from the Sunshine State, Eva Longoria was seen arriving at the Los Angeles International Airport.

The “Desperate Housewives” hottie showed off her petite figure in leggings, a light sweater and a scarf as she walked through the terminal with her fuzzy pillow, offering up a slight smile for the on-hand photogs along the way.

Flying solo, Longoria had spent the weekend with her beau Eduardo Cruz in Miami, Florida.

On Super Bowl Sunday, the brunette beauty took to Twitter several times to chime in about the game. She first wrote, “Here we go Super Bowl!!”

And while later, she tweeted, “Madonna is amazing!!! Love her always! What a performer! All my fav songs!”

AMEESHA PATEL WILL NOW BE SEEN IN ITEM NUMBERS

Ameesha Patel who debuted as the sweet girl next door with megahit ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’ went for a sexy makeover in ‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic’ but the film failed to create magic at the box office. The girl who is going downhill in her career has quite a handful of offers to look forward to. She is a part of ‘Race 2’ and is also playing the lead role of a high profile prostitute in another project.

Ameesha impressed both fans and producers alike by her fabulous performance at the recent Apsara awards. The performance was definitely commendable given the fact that she managed the dance with one day’s practice on seductive numbers like Chikni Chameli and Ooh La La on the stage. Praises came showering on her both from the organisers at Wizcraft and even Yash Chopra personally.

As such, the actress is now very keen to do item numbers in not only her own productions but also for other banners.

The actress is also getting praises for her looks and well-maintained figure. The directors of Race – Abbas and Mustan – recently told her that when they saw her on the sets of Race 2, they felt that she had done a wonderful job of maintaining herself over the years.

KATHARINE MCPHEE LOOKING SEXY FOR MARCH, 2012 ISSUE OF GQ.

Coming the very same day in which her brand new series is set for it's television debut, Katharine McPhee is looking ever-so-sexy in an early look at an upcoming feature from the March 2012 issue of GQ.

The 27-year-old struck a few seductive poses for photographer Matt Irwin to help entice potential viewers into watching her program.

As for her new TV show, "Smash" is produced by the legendary Steven Spielberg while co-starring Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston and Jack Davenport.

Airing at 10/9c on NBC, the series is self-described as "a musical drama that celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a 'Smash.'"

KARISHMA NOW TURNS AN "ITEM GIRL"

\Karishma Kapoor, who is known for her exceptional dancing prowess, is geared up to perform an item number in Akshay Kumar's upcoming flick ROWDY RATHORE.

According to reports, the song will be choreographed by Prabhu Deva. Apparently, South actor Nasser and Bollywood superstar Akshay will also be a part of the song. Karisma is expected to enthrall the audience with her sizzling moves in the song.

Directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film features Akshay Kumar in a double role and Sonakshi Sinha as the leading lady.

HOT AND SEXY SELENA GOMEZ IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Swinging through South America as part of her "We Own the Night" world tour, Selena Gomez had quite the pleasant stop in Rio de Janeiro this weekend.

The 19-year-old singer/actress arrived in town on Friday (February 3) while stepping out for a press call the following morning, during which she was doted with a Gold Award memento from Universal Music Brazil.

Later that night, Miss Gomez took the stage at HSBC Arena to treat the sold-out crowd to a fabulous concert comprised of a full lineup of her biggest hits.

Voicing her fondness for her Brazilian fans prior to delving into "Who Says," Selena told the audience, "Brazil, you have wanted me to come so much and I'm so, so happy that I finally came. Thank you. You have been so amazing and I hope you know how amazing and beautiful and perfect I think you are. And, I promise, I'll come back. I love you guys so much!"

From here, Gomez is scheduled to put on a show at Via Funchal in Sao Paulo on Sunday (February 5) before closing out her global gigs with two concerts in Argentina and one final stop in Montevideo, Uruguay on February 11th.

FAMOUS DIRECTOR, RAJ KANWAR PASSES AWAY THIS FRIDAY(03-02-2012)

Eminent filmmaker Raj Kanwar (53) passed away on Friday morning in Singapore. Kanwar who has been suffering from kidney ailment since the past year had gone there for a kidney transplant but breathed his last even before the operation happened. The film industry was in a state of shock over the untimely demise of this prolific filmmaker.

Bollywood stars expressed their sadness via micro-blogging site.

Shahrukh Khan: My friend raj kanwarji passed away.The impermanence of life,makes one feel so helpless. May his soul rest in peace.Aisi Deewangi..miss u sir

Akshay Kumar: Deeply saddened to know, Raj Kanwar, one of our finest directors passed away. He'd directed two of my personal favourite films of my career, Andaaz and Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye. My thoughts and prayers with his family. RIP.

Priyanka Chopra: Saddens me so much,my 1st director Raj Kanwar passed away..RIP Rajji..U believed in me when even I didn't.Andaaz taught me everything I know I'll miss u Rajji..had just met him at my trial for don 2..he always encouraged me..till date

Abhishek Bachchan: Terribly saddened by the passing of Raj Kanwar. Was the 1st person to sign me after Refuggee. He made Aishwarya and my 1st film together. Dhai Akshar Prem Ke. Was a lovely man, always happy, smiling and joking. Have wonderful wonderful memories of him. Now no more. Thank you so much Raj ji for the memories. I will miss you.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Sad to hear about director Raj Kanwar's demise. RIP

Arjun Rampal: Just heard the saddest news of Mr Raj Kanwar's demise, had the opportunity of interacting with him.Pray for his soul and strength to family.

Kunal Kohli: Just heard the sad news about Raj Kanwar. RIP

Lara Dutta Bhupathi: R.I.P. Raj ji. Friend,director and guide.Bid goodbye with a very heavy heart! :-(. We lost a kind, gentle, positive man.

Shreya Ghoshal: Just saw tweets abt Raj Kanwar ji's untimely demise.. R.I.P. Had worked with him only once. He was such a gentle humble man. Saddened.

Tanuj Garg: RIP Raj Kanwar.

Anubhav Sinha: Just heard of the demise of a Bollywood Director. Someone please deny..

MILEY CYRUS AND LIAM HEMSWORTH SPOTTED AT STUDIO CAFE IN STUDIO CITY

Enjoying an afternoon lunch date, Tinseltown love birds Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were seen together at Studio Cafe in Studio City.

Channeling her inner grunge while out with her beau, the "Party in the USA" songstress dressed in a blue flannel top, black bustier, vintage cut off jeans and mid-calf leather boots while Liam kept it cool and casual in a red t-shirt, relaxed denim and white sneakers.

The week-ending lunch date comes as Ms. Cyrus has once again taken a stand on gay marriage and equality, dishing her opinions on a recent Glamour.com post.

"I believe every American should be allowed the same rights and civil liberties. Without legalized same-sex marriage, most of the time you cannot share the same health benefits, you are not considered next of kin and you are not granted the same securities as a heterosexual couple. How is this different than having someone sit in the back of the bus because of their skin color?," she wrote.

Miley continued, "My dad, who is a real man's man, lives on the farm and is as Southern and straight as they come. He loves my gay friends and even supports same-sex marriage. If my father can do it, anyone can."

FINALLY RITEISH DESHMUKH AND GENELIA D’SOUZA TIE THE KNOT

So, finally the much awaited wedding of Bollywood takes places as Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza tie the knot in a traditional Marathi wedding at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Santa Cruz. He tweeted: “saw the Last sunset as a Bachelor.”

Apart from father Vilasrao Deshmukh, other politicians in the guest list included names like the state Congress chief Kripashankar Singh, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chauhan and Aditya Thackeray, son of Shiva Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray.

Ken Ghosh posted a picture of the couple on Twitter and wrote: “These two are one! @Riteishd and @geneliad God bless … oho Genelia doesn’t need to change her twitter handle.

Even Ritieish posted a photo on the social networking site Twitter saying ‘Mr and MRS Deshmukh’

She's set to make quite the name for herself after being selected as the newest Bond girl, and Berenice Marlohe received a warm introduction thanks to a hot, new shoot with GQ magazine.

The 32-year-old French actress/model is featured as the latest addition to GQ's 2012 Lust List while posing as "The Femme Fatale" in the Matt Irwin shot spread.

Clad in a black bra by Cadolle and a black dress from Maison Martin Margiela, Miss Marlohe displays just why she was picked from the many hopefuls to star alongside Maison Martin Margiela in the upcoming movie "Skyfall".

Directed by Sam Mendes with a slated November 9th release date, the latest '007' offering sees "Bond's loyalty to M be tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost."