Shahid Kapoor promotes vegetarianism in new PETA ad

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who was voted Bollywood’s sexiest vegetarian by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), will be seen urging people to turn vegetarian in a new ad of the animal rights group.


In the new ad titled ‘Chicks Love a Vegetarian’, a casually dressed Shahid is seen with two downy yellow chicks perched on his body, extolling the benefits of a plant-based diet. The ad is shot by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar


‘I love chicks… pigs, cows, fish, and all the other animals too. That’s why I turned vegetarian,’ said Shahid.


‘I am very happy being a vegetarian and I believe that it is the best way to be. The day I started believing in the fact that I would want not to kill animals for my taste buds.

Work will keep Bollywood’s star couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai busy on their fourth wedding anniversary April 20.

Abhishek says he will be busy promoting ‘Dum Maaro Dum’, releasing April 22, after which he will be off for a shooting schedule.

‘I don’t have a break at all. As soon as ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ releases, I will be going to Russia for shooting (Abbas-Mustan’s) ‘Players’. There’s going to be no break for the anniversary as I am going to be thick in the middle of promotions at that time,’ Abhishek told IANS.

The 35-year-old whisked off his wife to the US for a vacation last year. In 2009, the actors took a week off from the shooting of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan’ and went for a holiday, while for their first anniversary, Abhishek was busy shooting in Miami for ‘Dostana’, and Aishwarya had joined him there.

The couple tied the knot in 2007 in Mumbai.

'American Idol' Exec Producer Says Pia Toscano's Elimination Is Not That Shocking

Nigel Lythgoe said nothing is wrong with Pia Toscano being eliminated from "American Idol" on April 7. Contrary to what most people believe, the executive producer of the singing competition thought the result was not that shocking because Pia was never close to the champion title. 

"Number one, I know the results so I know she was never a frontrunner," Nigel said at the callback auditions for his other show "So You Think You Can Dance" in Las Vegas on April 8. He quickly added that he "was pretty upset" and "angry" upon learning that Pia was eliminated, "but the more I've sort of thought about it, the more I've calmed down, I've realized that at the end of the day, this is going to happen every week now because the talent is so strong." 

Nigel further elaborated why Pia was kicked out of the show, "The fact of the matter is that it appears that Pia didn't connect with the audience as much as we maybe think she did. And she wasn't voted through. That's the fact of the matter." On why people did not take the elimination easily, he explained, "It appears that it's this huge drop because [Pia] has never been in the bottom three before, but neither was Casey [Abrams], neither was Paul [McDonald] last week. So every week it's going to happen that a really good singer goes." 

On the same occasion, Nigel also defended judges' decision to use The Save for Casey two weeks before. "I agree with the judges saving Casey. I think Casey is unique, and really good for 'Idol', and doesn't just give us the same old singer every time; he gives us something totally different. I'm all for that," he stated. 

Pia Toscano was dumped from "American Idol" during the live result show that revealed who were going to enter the top 8. The elimination of one of the best contestants quickly triggered comments from celebrities who watched the show like "Idol" alums Jennifer Hudson and Kimberly Caldwell. 

She was recently reported to have signed to Interscope Records, but her representative has denied it, saying that no deal has been sealed as of now. The Texan native has said she is "looking forward" to the upcoming "Idol" tour. 

'Glee' and 'Modern Family' Share Top Honor at GLAAD Awards

GLAAD Awards have hailed "Glee" and "Modern Family" at a gala dinner on April 10. Battling it out for the coveted best TV comedy series kudo, the two shows ended up sharing the title. Chris Colfer, who plays gay teen Kurt, and his on-screen father Mike O'Malley represented the Fox musical to accept the prize, while from the ABC dramedy, there were Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays openly gay Mitchell Pritchett, as well as Julie Bowen and Ariel Winter. 

At the 22nd annual prize-giving event held in Los Angeles this weekend, "Project Runway" won outstanding reality program. Mondo Guerra, who revealed his HIV-positive status to friends and family on the Lifetime show, accepted the award. 

Additionally, MSNBC's "The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell" was deemed outstanding TV journalism segment for its "Fort Worth Speech." In movie, meanwhile, "I Love You Phillip Morris" was named outstanding film - limited release. 

Other honorees that night included NBC Entertainment president Robert Greenblatt, who was presented with the Stephen F. Folzak Award, and Kristin Chenoweth, who claimed the Vanguard Award. 

The Sunday ceremony was hosted by "Parks and Recreation" actresses Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones. The final installment in GLAAD's 22nd annual awards will be presented on May 14 in San Francisco. 

Rihanna and Britney Spears Confirm Collaboration in 'S and M' Remix

Rihanna and Britney Spears' duet is on the way. The two top-notch female singers are set to hook up in an official remix for RiRi's naughty single "S&M". This news comes out just a few days after Britney revealed her interest to record an all-female track with the Bajan songstress, Adele and Lady GaGa. 

"I got a #SEXY collabo comin your way supa dupa soon!!!! OH YEAH!!! By popular demand.... Its BRITNEY B****!!!!" RiRi posted in a series of tweets. "MAJAH Rihmix to S&M MAJAH!!!! #S&Mrihmix #itsBRITNEYb**** #S&Mrihmix now that's too much sex in the air Think u can handle it? You're the only ones who can #3snaps." 

Britney herself wrote on her own page, "@rihanna You're such a tease! I like it, like it." She added, "You think they're ready Ri Ri?.." When the "Umbrella" hitmaker praised her as "one of the biggest worldwide popstars" and called her a "gangsta," the "Hold It Against Me" singer quickly responded, "You ain't so bad yourself honey." 

There hasn't been any word on when the revamped song is going to come out. While waiting for the release date announcement, Rihanna Navy are looking forward to their idol's performance on upcoming "American Idol" result show. As for Britney's devotees, they are waiting for the premiere of dance version of "Till the World Ends" video. 

"Just saw the final cut of the dance version of the #TTWE video. Not sure which one I like best? Comes out this week," Britney shared the news to her Twitter followers over the weekend. This upcoming clip might be released to shut down persistent rumor suggesting that stunt double was used in the Ray Kay-directed video. 

Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and BEP Lined Up for Billboard Music Awards

A series of musical guests who will be performing at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards have been revealed. Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna are listed as the performers along with Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Taio Cruz. 

The awards show is going to air live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 22 on ABC. It honors those musical acts who frequently occupied the Billboard charts during the period of February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011. 

Jennifer Lopez is currently sitting at No. 8 on Billboard Hot 100 with her Pitbull-assisted single "On the Floor", and Rihanna is occupying the second spot of the U.S. single chart. While their singles are still burning the chart, J.Lo is moving on to her next single "I'm Into You" which features Lil Wayne, and RiRi is in promotion of "California King Bed". 

Artist of the Week: Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert has become such a regular name at Academy of Country Music Awards since 2007 that at this year's ceremony Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley joked, "Thank you, Miranda Lambert, for winning this last year and not being in the category this year. That really helps a lot." Lambert astonishingly received nine nominations at Country Music Association Awards last year and won four of them including Album of the Year for "Revolution". 

Although her latest album was released in 2009, Lambert continued to be a big contender for country music awards. At the recent 2011 ACM Awards, she won four out of six nominations excluding Entertainer of the Year. Her victory was revolving around the single "The House That Built Me" which also delivered her first Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. 

With the trophies all stacked on her shelves, Lambert is getting ready for the next venture. She has announced a new album to be recorded this spring in addition to a TV show project which marks her first involvement in scripted television. Lambert acts as a producer to an ABC Family show which would mirror her childhood in Texas. 

Not stopping there, Miranda has also formed an all-girl trio called Pistol Annies. "I started this new project, and we're gonna debut on the Girls' Night Out [special]," the songbird told The Boot backstage at ACM Awards. "And I can't say too much about it, because I want it to be a surprise." The group features her pals and songwriting partners, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley. 

Kim Kardashian Takes Part in Searching for New Pussycat Dolls

Kim Kardashian is involved in a latest talent search held to find new members of The Pussycat Dolls. The project will be documented into a new reality show, and the socialite who dropped a debut single "Jam (Turn It Up)" earlier this year will serve as a producer. 

PCD's creator Robin Antin teased of what to expect from the show, "It's really about finding that sexiness." She revealed further, "Obviously I'll look for a triple threat. I want girls who are incredibly talented, incredible singers, incredible dancers...Beautiful girls on the inside and out." 

Robin's "looking for the most Beautiful Lead Singers/& amazing Dancers" to replace Nicole Scherzinger and the old Dolls. Last month, she invited those interesting to join the group to the Center Staging Studio in California for the audition. 

Michael Jackson's Children to Be Witnesses at Trial

Michael Jackson's young children and family members including mother Katherine and sister Janet Jackson are set to be called as witnesses at Dr. Conrad Murray's upcoming involuntary manslaughter trial, according to a U.S. report. The physician stands accused of administering the powerful dose of anesthetic Propofol which led to the King of Pop's death in June 2009. 

Murray has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter and is due to stand trial in May, and a document, obtained by TMZ, has revealed new details about proceedings. In the papers, more than 100 potential witnesses are listed, including the "Thriller" icon's three children 14-year-old Prince Michael, 13-year-old Paris, and 9-year-old Blanket. 

Other family members set to take the stand include Jackson's dad Joe, and siblings Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Rebbie Jackson and Tito Jackson. 

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor is still searching for impartial jurors to hear the case, and the legal paper also reveals potential jurors face extensive quizzing of their opinions about Jackson, celebrities and medication before being appointed. 

New 'Superman' Project Gets Official Title and Villain

The forthcoming "Superman" movie has got official title as well as the villain depicter. Warner Bros. Pictures has issued a press release on Sunday, April 10, announcing that the revival of "Superman" film will be called "Man of Steel". 

In the announcement, the studio also makes it official that Michael Shannonwill take the role of General Zod, Superman's megalomania nemesis from Krypton. The character will make its big screen appearance once again after it was portrayed by Terence Stamp in 1980's "Superman II". 

Addressing the villainous character, director Zack Snyder says Zod has an important part in the film. He states, "Zod is not only one of Superman's most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has insights into Superman that others don't. Michael is a powerful actor who can project both the intelligence and the malice of the character, making him perfect for the role." 

Shannon is best known for his portrayal of John Givings in "Revolutionary Road". Through his role in the film, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 2008 Academy Awards. He has also appeared on HBO's series "Boardwalk Empire". He can soon be seen in Jeff Nichols' "Take Shelter". 

The new "Superman" project has Henry Cavill taking the lead role of Clark Kent a.k.a Superman, and Amy Adams stars as Lois Lane, the main female character. Taking the supporting roles are the likes of Diane Laneand Kevin Costner. Written by David S. Goyer, the film is expected to make its way out in 2012. 

Loki Takes Over Asgard in New 'Thor' Clip

Two new clips from "Thor" have been debuted at Kapow! ComicCon in London during the weekend. Coming Soon correspondent Ben Mortimer has recently shared what are seen from the snippets. 

The first clip sees Loki taking over the throne of Asgard after Odin has fallen into a coma. Loki's sinister manner leads the Warriors Three and Sif plead for Thor's return from exile, to which Loki responds, "My first order can't be to undo my father's last." He later refuses to grant the wish. 

The second video features Thor who is interrogated by agent Coulson after he was captured while trying to reclaim Mjollnir. After Coulson leaves the room, Loki comes up to Thor, saying that their father has passed away, and he has become the king of Asgard. When Thor asks whether he is permitted to go back to Asgard, Loki refuses by saying, "The truce with Jotunheimr is conditional upon your exile." 

Loki disappears just in time before Coulson reenters the room to interrogate Thor. As the agent asks questions to Thor, Loki appears in the enclosure of the hammer. He is trying to lift Mjollnir, but he cannot remove it from the earth. 

In the meantime, new featurette for the action film has gone online. The video, which is titled "Inside Look", follows the title character who is banished to Earth. It also features a sneak-peek of imaginative world of Asgard, which production designer Bo Welch says is located "up there". 

Speaking about the shooting location, Natalie Portman admits she is happy to film the movie in a place with an open sky. Meanwhile, Chris Hemsworth says the Earth set in New Mexico is "huge contrast as big kingdoms and castles in Asgard". 

Jamie Alexander also shares a positive feeling about the set, which took months to develop. However, when learning that the shooting involved explosions, she confesses, "A little tear just rolled down at the side of my face because I thought 'I cannot, I cannot see this destroyed.' " 

"Thor" tells the tale of the title character, a powerful but arrogant warrior who is cast down to Earth due to his reckless actions. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth. 

In the Kenneth Branagh-helmed film, Hemsworth stars as Thor, Portman plays Jane Foster, and Alexander takes the role of Sif. Other stars joining the cast ensemble include Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, and Kat Dennings. The movie will arrive nationwide in theaters on May 6. 

'Thor' Featurette 'Inside Look': 

Anne Hathaway, will.i.am Trigger Riot at 'Rio' Los Angeles Premiere

"Rio" has been premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, LosAngeles on Sunday, April 10. Coming to the event were the voice cast of the film, including Anne Hathaway, Leslie Mann, will.i.am,Jesse Eisenberg, Jamie Foxx, and Rodrigo Santoro. 

As the stars started coming to the event at around 01:00 P.M., everybody wanted to take pictures of the celebrities. As a result, there was a riot on the blue carpet, and the actors were hurried to go inside the theater to begin the screening which was 20 minutes late from the schedule at 02:00 P.M. Mann was the last actor to enter the theater after she took pictures with her fans. 

Set in the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro and the lush rain forest ofBrazil, "Rio" follows Blu, a rare macaw who thinks he is the last of his kind and cannot fly. When Blu discovers there's another - and that she's a she - he leaves the comforts of his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to Rio. Unexpectedly thrown together, they embark on an adventure of a lifetime, where they learn about friendship, love, courage, and being open to life's many wonders. 

Beside the above-mentioned voice cast, Jake T. Austin, George Lopez,Tracy Morgan, Jane Lynch and Wanda Sykes also provide voice for other characters in the animated film. Coming from "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" director Carlos Saldanha, the 3D animation will grace theaters across the nation on April 15. 

Report: Chris Jericho Plays a Part in Pia Toscano's Hook-Up With Mark Ballas

There might be a romance blossoming for Pia Toscano. The "American Idol" contestant, who shockingly got the boot last Thursday, April 7, has gone on a date with "Dancing with the Stars" professional dancer Mark Ballas, and according to TMZ, it was all thanks to wrestler Chris Jericho. 

Words are, 22-year-old Pia has a friend who is friends with Chris, who is competing on this season of "DWTS". After the aspiring singer gave her friend her phone number in a piece of paper, the friend passed it along to the 40-year-old wrestler who passed it onto 24-year-old Mark. It was further noted that Mark rescheduled a music video shoot for the date. 

Before Pia was eliminated from "Idol", she and Mark were rehearsing and shooting their shows next to each other at CBS Television City in Los Angeles. They were spotted going out together to Gulfstream restaurant last Friday night, April 8. 

When talking about her elimination during a conference call with reporters earlier that morning, Pia confessed, "It's funny because the night before I had a weird feeling in my stomach. And I said to my parents, 'You know, I kind of feel like I'm going to be in the bottom three tomorrow.' And they said, 'No, no, be confident. You're going to be fine. You're going to be fine.' And then when it happened, it was kind of like I expected it. It was weird." 

Jennifer Lopez to Be People Magazine's 2011 Most Beautiful Person

Jennifer Lopez could be People Magazine's pick for its Most Beautiful Person this year. Gossip Cop has come up with the report that multiple sources confirmed the 41-year-old songstress, who serves as a judge on "American Idol", will grace the cover of the publication's "Most Beautiful" issue. 

On Friday morning, April 8, the "On the Floor" hitmaker gave a slight hint on the possibility in her tweet. She wrote, "Good Morning #LOVE?RS!!!!! Early Call Today for @peoplemag shoot! The weekend is here!! What are you guys doing?" While her rep has yet to comment on the rumor, Gossip Cop claimed that People Magazine will announce the cover star for the issue on April 13. 

In a recent interview, Jennifer discussed about battling insecure thoughts. "I know it's hard for women to tap into that feeling of self-worth. We need to get the message out that you are valued, you are a goddess and don't forget that," she told Bang Showbiz. "It's about stopping those thoughts of negativity and insecurity." 

The wife of singer Marc Anthony continued, "I think changing that and really recognizing yourself triggers control of how you feel, so you're able to go, 'No, I'm awesome, man, I'm amazing, there's nobody like me'. I think that's the big secret to body confidence." 

Kylie Minogue Wants to Direct Film

Australian pop star Kylie Minogue is eyeing a move behind the camera, insisting she'd love to direct a film. The "Spinning Around" hitmaker shot to fame Down Under on long-running soap opera "Neighbours" and she admits she'd love to get back on a movie set - as the director. 

And the singer is adamant she would be a great filmmaker - because she's so "bossy". She says, "Professionally, I'd love to be behind the camera more. I think there's a director in me somewhere as I get older and bossier. I don't know how I ended up with a music career that has lasted that long when I thought I'd just be an actress." 

"I love the community spirit of doing a film with other people around, rather than having your own trailer when you're a pop star." 

Lindsay Lohan Denies Hiding From Father in the Closet

Contrary to swirling reports,Lindsay Lohan didn't hide in her closet when her father Michael paid her a surprise visit on Sunday, April 10. The troubled actress, who made her big break at the age of 11 with the remake of "The Parent Trap", has come forward to set the record straight. 

To E! News, the 24-year-old actress insisted that she wasn't even at her beach home apartment in Venice, California when Michael was reported desperately trying to get her to open the door. "I'm fine," she assured as explaining further, "I wasn't even home so its funny how I was in my closet." 

TMZ first reported that Lindsay was hiding in her apartment on Sunday out of fear. It was said that Michael was pounding on her front door trying to break in. When there was no response, he peered into several windows as he tried to spot her inside. Though he left before the police was called, Radar Online claimed that he returned later that day. 

Just days earlier, Linsday was forced to speak up to defend herself after Betty White branded her and such stars like Charlie Sheen "ungrateful". "I've always been a fan of hers. It's just a bit strange when people feel they must speak publicly about others. Especially a grown woman," so she told E! News in response. 

Sexy Photos of Jacq Yu