AGENT VINOD OVERTAKES BLOOD MONEY WITH EARNING OF 38 CRORES

Very much on the expected lines, this week's major release, from the Bhatt banner, Kunal Khemu's BLOOD MONEY, failed to embark upon even a decent start. While the single screens were better at 25-30 percent, the multiplexes were disappointing at around 15-20 percent. The collections did see an increase during the latter shows (especially at single screens of the Hindi belt), but it was not encouraging enough. All the same, given the high number of screens, BLOOD MONEY will still manage a decent weekend haul.

Meanwhile last Friday's AGENT VINOD saw a sizeable fall in collections during the weekdays, after a good 28-29 crore weekend. As per early estimates, the 62 crore (all inclusive) Saif-Kareena starrer has netted around 38 crore (to be validated) during the opening week from India, and will have to perform reasonably well in the second week, to get to the positive side of the fulcrum.

CHRISSY TEIGEN AND SHAY MITCHELL - HOSTED THE LAUNCH OF RAOUL

Stepping out for a swanky affair, Chrissy Teigen and Shay Mitchell hosted the launch of Raoul at Bloomingdales in New York City.

The pair of beautiful babes were more than happy to pose for the paparazzi as they mingled and chatted with guests.

Earlier this week, Chrissy was lucky enough to score a seat at the White House State Dinner, hosted by President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Ms. Teigen’s fiance John Legend performed at the event, held in honor of visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha.

VIDYA BALAN - WOULD LOVE TO WORK WITH KHANS

VIDYA BALAN was speaking during one of the panel discussions at FICCI Frames 2012 on the subject of 'Women in Media & Entertainment circa 2012: Leading From the Front?' The session was moderated by Rajeev Masand and Barkha Dutt, Ekta Kapoor, Jeni Tosi, Usha Uthup, and Anuradha Prasad were the other participants. The panel focused on the journey and the challenges women achievers in the media and entertainment industry have to traverse and their current success and stature in a world that has primarily been a male bastion.

To a question if she aspires to work with Khans, contrary to what everyone believes, she replied in an affirmative. She would love to work with Khans if an opportunity comes her way. She also added that she had been fortunate to be offered good scripts and varied roles that allow her to explore herself as an actor. Adding a personal note she said that the success of her last few films has helped her feel comfortable about herself. On being asked if she ever felt discriminated against as a woman, she said she was brought up in an environment where no restrictions were put on her because she was a girl. She could do what she wanted to and never ever felt disadvantaged because of her gender.

SPRING BREAKER'S BABES FOUND TOGETHER IN TREASURE ISLAND

Cranking out their new film “Spring Breakers,” Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, and Ashley Benson were seen filming by a pool in Treasure Island, Florida last night (March 14).

The “High School Musical” babe was spotted flaunting her super fine form and smoking a sketchy-looking cigarette in a hotel room along with her “Wizards of Waverly Place” babe costar.

The “Spring Breakers” ladies have been getting crazy in a host of different scenarios as they portray characters who rob a restaurant to fund their vacation only to be jailed and bailed out by a drug dealer who enlists them in his business

Miss Hudgens told press, "I think at the end of the day you have to do parts that you could semi-relate to. I'm certainly not one who is going to rob a bank, but there is a part of me that loves smashing things and I get to do that."

TODAY ABHAY DEOL TURNS 36

TODAY, bollywood actor, ABHAY DEOL turns 36! The talented actor, who is known for choosing spectacular offbeat Bollywood films.

Not being a party animal, there will be no such birthday bash for the actor but he will probably go out for a dinner with girlfriend Preeti Desai and some close friends.

Abhay is happy to bag a role in Prakash Jha's next venture. Abhay will be playing the lead role in the film and is very excited about it. According to rumours, Abhishek Bachchan was supposed to play the role in the film.

Abhay started his career with SOCHA NA THA in 2005. He has charmed the audience with his performances in films like HONEYMOON TRAVELS PVT. LTD., OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE!, DEV D, ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA, etc.

His portrayal of Kabir in his latest release ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA was highly appreciated by both fans and critics. Also his film DEV D had won 6 Filmfare Awards in 2009.

The actor is now all geared up for Dibakar Banerjee's SHANGHAI and international project SINGULARITY.

TOPELESS KIM KARDASHIAN AGAIN ON TWITTER

Showing some love to her faithful fans, Kim Kardashian posted a racy photo to her Twitter account yesterday morning (March 13).

The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” babe was only wearing a pair of pink bloomers, and maintained her modesty by covering her top half with a white sheet.

Kim tweeted, “Can’t sleep tonight...” as an explanation that perhaps she was feeling a little bored and frisky, hence the photo.

Additionally, yesterday marked the release of the Kardashian Kollection lingerie for Sears. Khloe blogged, "OMG how fab is this new ad for Kardashian Kollection lingerie?!? Nothing makes me feel sexier, plus it’s all so comfy! Killing two birds with one stone! LOL.”

TODAY AAMIR KHAN TURNS 47

TODAY the perfectionist - actor-director-producer Aamir Khan celebrates his 47th birthday.

However, this year instead of celebrating his birthday with his family, Khan would be working for a new upcoming TV show.

Khan started his acting career as a child artist in the film YAADON KI BAARAAT (1973). His first commercial break was with QAYAMAT SE QAYAMAT TAK (1988), which earned him National Film Award (Special Jury Award).

Some of his well acclaimed movies are RANGEELA (1995), RAJA HINDUSTANI (1996), SARFAROSH (1999), GHULAAM (1998), LAGAAN (2001), DIL CHAHTA HAIN (2001), RANG DE BASANTI (2006), TAARE ZAMEEN PAR (2007), GHAJINI (2008), 3 IDIOTS (2009) and many more.

His film '3-IDIOTS' (2009) became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all-time.

The debut of his own production company is with Academy Award-nominated film LAGAAN, followed by other movies like JAANE TU... YA JAANE NA (2008), PEEPLI LIVE (2010), DHOBI GHAT (2011) and so on.

Khan was honoured with Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010 for his outstanding contributions in the field of arts.

He is also the brand ambassador of UNICEF to promote child nutrition.

Now Aamir is gearing up for his upcoming film, TALAASH, a psychological thriller, opposite Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherji, which is set to release in 2012.

So join us in wishing the ace actor a warm and very happy Birthday and hope he continues to enthrall us with his superlative work.

JENNIFER LAWRENCE COVES GLAMOUR UK APRIL, 2012

Her star just keeps rising higher and higher, and Jennifer Lawrence is taking her relatively-newfound fame in stride.

During her interview for the April issue of Glamour UK, the “Hunger Games” starlet stated that she’s not really that interested in becoming a mega-celebrity.

"I look at Kristen Stewart now and I think, 'I'd never want to be that famous.’ I can't imagine how I'd feel if all of a sudden my life was pandemonium."

Jennifer continued, "In some ways, it's a hard life, but it's a great professional life. I'm doing what I love, and then I get months and months of rest. I have a lot of money for a 21-year-old. I can't stand it when actors complain."

"Just recently I started letting myself eat things from the minibar. When we were kids, we would never open the minibar. A $6 Snickers bar? But the other day I was in a hotel and I was staring at a Snickers bar, and I finally just ate it. Then it was like something in me snapped. I opened all these drinks. I thought: I can do it now. Now I'm all grown-up. I can eat things from the minibar."

POONAM PANDEY ONCE AGAIN IN NEWS

Almost a year ago, the controversial babe Poonam Pandey had promised her fans that she would go nude if India wins the World Cup. The news had spread like a wild fire and soon the Kingfisher model turned a sensation on the internet.

However, due to oppositions by a political party Poonam Pandey couldn't live up to her fans' expectations and the 'strip' episode ended there itself.

But, now the strip sensation is back in the news. Poonam today posted on the micro-blogging site saying that she is all geared up to cheer our Indian players on winning the match against Sri Lanka in Commonwealth Bank tri-series. She wants to do Sourav Ganguly's act that he did at Lords grounds.

Poonam tweets, "Once upon a time in Lords when Yuvraj and Kaif made it possible against England.. Feeling that, today virat - raina going to repeat it. And I am ready to repeat "Dada" Ganguly #RememberingLords"

Further the bombshell tweets, "I guess 'Poonam Pandey in Bikini' should change to 'Poonam Pandey Without Bikini' What say? After a fantastic Innings, I guess by this evening you will experience 'Poonam Pandey Without Bikini' so get Ready..."

And now since India has won the match one can expect Poonam to strip.

So will Poonam strip this time? Keep watching this space to know more!

JENNIFER LOPEZ IN A PARTY MOOD IN VANITY FAIR'S 2012

She has always been a bit of a night owl, and last evening (February 26) Jennifer Lopez was in full-on party mood.

The “On The Floor” songstress donned a low-cut Zuhair Murad cocktail dress and hit the Sunset Tower for Vanity Fair’s 2012 Oscar Party, hosted by Graydon Carter.

Earlier in the evening, J. Lo had everyone’s temperature a few degrees hotter thanks to an almost-wardrobe-malfunction while presenting an Oscar at the 2012 Academy Awards.

However her stylist Mariel Haenn told press, "The dress fit perfectly to every inch. While the dress did give the illusion of sheer-ness, joke's on everyone who wishes they saw something!"