JOKER: 100th FILM OF AKSHAY KUMAR

The trailers of JOKER that have been released in the cinema halls recently have started creating a buzz about Akshay Kumar's new film on offer, which is going to hit the screens in the month of August. For Akshay Kumar it would be a matter of pride that with JOKER his century of films in Hindi cinema would be completed.

Indeed, JOKER is going to be the 100th film for Akshay Kumar in his long acting career. For Akshay Kumar, it indeed is a lucky year as two of his films HOUSEFULL 2 and ROWDY RATHORE have crossed 100 crore mark. Kumar would be hoping that JOKER should overhaul the collections of both these films as he has as his co-star Sonakshi Sinha in JOKER as well.

For Akshay Kumar it certainly is a monumental achievement as he has reached this position without any godfather in the industry or having a genealogy that could help him to make his debut. His sojourn has been an exercise that is full of trials and tribulations, or rather baptism by fire so to say, but he has made his mark and reached a position where now he on his own commands initial opening at the box office.

KENDRA WILKINSON IN DEFENSE OF JESSICA SIMPSONS PREGNANCY WEIGHT GAIN

Out filming for her latest reality TV show, Kendra Wilkinson was seen out in West Hollywood, CA on Wednesday afternoon.

The former "Girls Next Door" starlet looked gorgeous is a simple red dress and strappy heels as she was seen carrying around her adorable son, Hank. Also making a quick appearance for the cameras was Kendra's hubby NFL player, Hank Baskett.

In other news, the blonde bombshell has recently come to the defense of another reality TV celeb, Jessica Simpson.

Since getting pregnant with her first child, the 32-year-old singer has been scrutinized for her 70 pound weight gain, but the WE reality star says she knows how that can feel and people need to lighten up.

Recently talking to Yahoo! OMG, the Miss Wilkinson said, "I feel for her. I was in the same boat. People just need to mind their own business. That's a woman who just gave birth." Kendra later added to her defense, explaining, "Her first priority right now is her child. Her first priority is not losing the weight. You should be proud of her for that, a lot of people just dump their kids off at nannies and lose the weight overnight. We should all be proud of her for being real and taking control and making priorities."

DARA SINGH, 84 PASSES AWAY THIS MORNING

Former wrestling champion and actor Dara Singh died at his home here Thursday morning following a brief illness, doctors treating him said. He was 84.

"Dara Singh passed away peacefully at 7.30 a.m. this (Thursday) morning," said Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where the actor was being treated before he was shifted to his Juhu home late Wednesday.

"Angel now gone to shine like a star up above," the actor's son, Vindu Dara Singh, texted after his father's death. Dara Singh had been undergoing dialysis at the hospital. It was his family's wish that he should be home in the last stages of his life, a hospital official had said Wednesday.

He is survived by his wife and six children - three sons and three daughters. One of his sons, Vindu Dara Singh, is a known name in showbiz.

MONICA BELLUCCI SHOWN HER BEAUTY AT ISCHIA GLOBAL FEST 2012 IN ITALY

Stepping out for a swanky afternoon, Monica Bellucci shown her beauty at the Ischia Global Fest 2012 in Ischia, Italy on July 11.

The “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” actress gave a quick smile and wave to fans and shutterbugs as she strolled past in a floral print dress with sunglasses.

In a recent interview, Monica confessed to being a bit of a clotheshorse given that she has to pack at least four bikinis every time she goes on vacation.

She explained, "I take four bikinis: Eres, Dolce & Gabbana. And then I'll buy some when I'm away. Lisa Marie Fernandez does beautiful, flattering ones that really enhance your shape. My beach bag has to be big because I've got two kids. I always take spares of black sunglasses. Sade is always my iPod holiday listening because she relaxes me."

HOT BIPASHA IN GOA WITH HER FAMILY

Bong-shell Bipasha Basu has taken a break and is currently holidaying and having fun in Goa with her family.

Bips tweeted on the social networking site about her Goa break and wrote, "On a break! Off to Goa with my lil sister...I love Goa! So many imp moments of my life till now are attached to Goa! N creating more! (sic)"

She also posted a couple of pictures while enjoying with her sisters - Bidisha & Bijoyeta and her darling niece Nia.

KATIE HOLMES WILL BE SEEN PLAYING THE ROLE OF SINGLE MOTHER IN HER UPCOMING NEW MOVIE

It looks like art will be imitating life when Katie Holmes begins filming a new movie in which she plays a single mother.

According to a report, the “Dawson’s Creek” darling will star in “Molly,” a project she also co-wrote and will share producing duties as well.

The plot of “Molly” is said to be centered on a single mother and her daughter, which is interesting given that Katie recently filed for divorce from Tom Cruise and is seeking sole custody of their little girl Suri .

And most of the divorce details will likely be kept under wraps. An insider told press, “Neither of them wants this to be hashed out in public.”

DEEPIKA PADUKONE WILL BE SEEN IN BIKINI IN HER UPCOMING MOVIE "COCKTAIL"

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone feels that the body type of Indian woman is 'somehow' not suited for a bikini. She said Indian woman has to work a bit harder to look ravishing in the costume.

"I wish wearing a bikini was so easy," Deepika said during an event recently. She made the comments while unveiling the Melange Cocktail fashion collection in Mumbai on Thursday. "I think the Indian body type is somehow not suited for a bikini," she said.

"I feel we as Indians need to work a little extra on our body if we want to carry it off well," said Deepika. Pertinently, Deepika will be seen in a bikini in her upcoming film" COCKTAIL"

Deepika is playing 'Veronica' in the film that also features Saif Ali Khan and Diana Penty. Speaking on her character, she said, "I felt I was ready to play Veronica, but I needed inner confidence to be able to pull it off. It is a kind of character that can go wrong."

HAILEE STEINFELD ON THE SET OF "CAN A SONG SAVE YOUR LIFE" IN NEW YORK CITY

On-set her latest film, Hailee Steinfeld was seen working for "Can a Song Save Your Life?" in New York City.

The 15-year-old "True Grit" actress looked a lot older in a tied-up purple leopard tank top and short shorts as she ran around a corner in East Village in a pair of black ankle boots with her "Avengers" co-star hot on her heels.

Hailee took a break from filming on Thursday (July 5) to tell her Twitter fans, "Totally diggin my wardrobe for this film! It's a lot different then how you've all seen me...but I think you'll like it too ;) ‪#CASSYL".

Expected to hit theaters some time in 2013, "Can a Song Save Your Life?" follows the story of a dejected music business executive who forms a bond with a young singer-songwriter that just moved to Manhattan.

Miss Steinfeld is joined by Adam Levine, Keira Knightley and Cee-Lo Green.

BOL BACHCHAN DISTRIBUTED FREE TICKETS IN MULTIPLEX

The BOL BACHCHAN team, Ajay Devgan, Abhishek Bachchan & Prachi Desai along with director Rohit Shetty, was present at Fame Adlabs this morning to distribute tickets of BOL BACHCHAN to the few lucky fans who were there.

It was a 'Free Show' for the fans who had come to watch the movie on the first day itself. Thousands had gathered to catch a glimpse of their favorite star and were seen cheering loudly.

"In the past there have been paid previews or free shows before the release of the movie. But this is the first time around that a unique screening was held where the fans got to meet their stars and watch the movie free on the day of the release," informs a source from the movie.

BOL BACHCHAN presented by Fox Star Studios and produced by Shree Ashtavinyak Cinevision Ltd and Ajay Devgn Ffilms is out in theatres today

AUBREY O' DAY HIT THE MIAMI BEACH ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

Showing off her ample curves, Aubrey O’Day hit the beach in Miami to celebrate the Independence Day holiday on 4th, July.

The former “Danity Kane” singer/ “Celebrity Apprentice” alum wasn’t shy when it came to her sun tanning attire- she opted for a skimpy orange top with a striped cover-up and blue bottoms with a red headband and vintage sunglasses.

And it sounds like Aubrey had a blast watching all the pomp and circumstance of the 4th of July fireworks from the Florida hotspot.

However, her pooch pals were left home from the party- Aubrey tweeted, “Awe, my dogs are in deep depression bc they didn't see the fireworks w mommy this year.”