Vidya Balan not baring all for Hussain's painting

Vidya Balan has not agreed to expose for a painting for acclaimed artist M.F. Hussain, says a close friend of the actress. "The story is fabricated to damage her reputation and it hasn't gone down well with the actress who has always maintained a dignified stance both in her personal and professional life," said the friend.

Hussain finds Vidya's persona especially her face very sensual and cultured and a newspaper reported that she will bare all for his painting. But Vidya, who will feature in Ekta Kapoor's "Dirty Pictures", has always maintained she would take up projects only with an aesthetic sense.

"The news is absolutely hysterical. We are in the month of February and not April. Vidya has always maintained a dignified image and is one of the most respected stars in the industry. The reports are fabricated by parties with vested interests and if ever Vidya does decide to get a painting done, it will strictly be her face. Hope this puts an end to the speculation," said the friend.

Katy Perry, Russell Brand blast marriage guidance rumours

Katy Perry and Russell Brand have dismissed reports that they are seeking marriage guidance.

It was previously suggested that they had made the move because of difficulties since Russell posted an unflattering snap of his wife online, reports the Daily Star.

However, Perry''s spokesman has denied that the singer is ready to consult a therapist just three months into their marriage. And a source close to the couple insisted, "everything was great".

Perry responded to the counselling claims by publicly flirting with her husband on Twitter. She cheekily wrote: "It''s your favorite day, Hump day!"

But despite constantly sending messages to Katy when they first got together, Brand, has not tweeted her since November.

Everybody wants to see decay of the superstar, says Lady Gaga

Pop icon Lady Gaga has said that everybody wants to see the decay of the superstar.

The singer said fans prefer a spectacular flameout for their superstars, grimly noting, "We want to see people who have it all lose it all," the New York Post quoted her as saying.

In an interview, the ''Poker Face'' said, "They want to see me fail. They want to see me fall on stage," Gaga says.

"They want to see me vomiting out of a night club. Everybody wants to see the decay of the superstar," she said. But Gaga said she''d stay on top.

Rihanna okay with modification in restraining order

Singer Rihanna has agreed to modify her restraining order against ex-beau Chris Brown.

The singer has allowed to modify it to level one, which would allow them to have contact as long as Brown doesn't annoy, molest or harass her. Brown's attorney has been informed of her approval, but he has yet to go to court to have the order officially changed, reports usmagazine.com.

Brown was sentenced to five years probation and six months of community service for assaulting Rihanna in 2009, following which she had obtained a restraining order which doesn't allow him to be within 100 yards of her.

Brad Pitt styles partner Angelina Jolie

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt takes interest in his partner Angelina Jolie's wardrobe and even decides her outfits for red carpet. He stunned the Jolie's styling team when he selected a blue Max Azria gown for her to wear at the Screen Actors Guild awards in 2009.

"We were going to dress Angelina Jolie and we had a choice of three gowns with us. When we got there, she said she wanted Brad to pick," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Lubov Azria, chief creative officer of BCBGMaxAzriaGroup as saying.

"There's usually a staff of 10 people who all have an opinion. But Brad was very decisive. He's an architect and likes geometric things. He chose the dress that everyone thought was backwards, and it was. He likes boat necks - that's all she wears."

A boat neck - also known as a bateau neck - refers to a wide neckline that runs horizontally, front and back, almost to the shoulders. While Pitt takes an interest in Jolie's wardrobe, the 35-year-old actress has previously claimed she doesn't worry about being fashionable as long as she feels comfortable.

"I don't think too much about what to wear on the red carpet. I usually have three basic colours and I get the same shapes in different colours. But I like to get dressed up and feel like a lady every once in a while," she said.

Kajal Agarwal enters Bollywood!

The beautiful lass of South Indian films kajal agarwal is stepping into Bollywood. The lucky girl of all the top South heroes signed her first Hindi project besides hero Ajay Devgan in the direction of Rohith Shetty for the remake of Tamil hit ‘Singam’ which is also released as ‘Yamudu’ in Telugu with Suriya and Anushka in lead. The girl expressed confidence about this project in Hindi as both Telugu and Tamil versions proved immensely successful.

Reaching the top chair in Tollywood with hits like Chandamama, Magadheera, Arya 2, Darling, Brindavanam; this is surely a big promotion for the most happening beauty. Let us see, how will Kajal fare in Bollywood following the foot steps of Asin, Trisha and Ileana?

Karunanidhi sends legal notice to Swamy for linking him to 2G scam

Rejecting charges of his involvement in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi [ Images ] on Sunday issued a legal notice to Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy, demanding retraction of his 'statement' linking him to the scam within 24 hours.

The DMK patriarch, in his notice to Swamy, dismissed the allegation as "motivated by your personal malice, political rivalry and clamour for cheap publicity."

Karunanidhi's notice issued through counsel P R Raman comes a day after Swamy's plea in a Delhi [ Images ] court for continuance of his private complaint in the case, seeking to claim that it covered a wider canvas of "involvement" of the DMK patriarch.

The Janata Party leader had said he intends to file an application seeking to implead Karunanidhi in the case, as there was sufficient evidence to that effect.

"In newspaper reports dated February 6, 2011, you are believed to have made an open press statement that the so-called 2G spectrum case was much wider than what is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation and that you have personal knowledge that the alleged 2G scam also involves concerns of national security and involvement of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister," the notice said.

The statement was made "recklessly" with the intention of causing "serious injury" to Karunanidhi's image and reputation, the notice issued to Swamy's Chennai residential and official address, which was released to the media, said.

"Our client categorically states that he has no involvement whatsoever in the so-called 2G spectrum case and your attempt to involve his fair name is motivated. The statement constitutes a wilful and malicious defamation of his character," it said.

The notice asked Swamy to immediately issue a public retraction of the statement within 24 hours, failing which Karunanidhi would institute appropriate civil and/or criminal proceedings against him for defamation of character.

It said Karunanidhi is "acknowledged to be an elder statesman in Indian politics," besides being a five-time chief minister.

The Delhi court had last month held as "maintainable" Swamy's private complaint filed on December 15 last year. Swamy had pleaded that his complaint be taken cognizance of and former telecom minister A Raja be summoned to take the case to its logical conclusion.

The Janata Party president had also requested the court to appoint him "as a deemed public prosecutor under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act."

Praja Rajyam Party merges with Congress

Nearly 30 months after launching his party with much fanfare, Praja Rajyam chief Chiranjeevi on Sunday announced its merger with the Congress, which is trying to counter the possible threat posed by Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy in Andhra Pradesh.

Emerging after a 15-minute meeting with Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Mr. Chiranjeevi said the decision was taken keeping in mind the “best interests” of the people of Andhra Pradesh as both the Congress and the PRP fight for social justice.

“We have decided to merge PRP with the Congress. The decision has been taken without any condition. There are no conditions at all,” Mr. Chiranjeevi told reporters outside Ms. Gandhi’s residence.

AICC general secretary in-charge for Andhra Pradesh M. Veerappa Moily said, “Chiranjeevi has merged his party with the Congress. He has now become a member of the Congress family. I am quite happy.”

Defence Minister A. K. Antony, who had met Mr. Chiranjeevi in Hyderabad recently and invited him for talks with Ms. Gandhi, was also present in the meeting.

Asked whether the move was to counter the threat posed by Mr. Jaganmohan Reddy, Mr. Moily said, “We are not against anybody. The move is just to strengthen the Congress. We are not against any personality.”

Mr. Chiranjeevi insisted that the merger has been agreed upon without any pre-conditions and that he has no “selfish motives”. “I do not expect anything at all. Not at all. I will be what I am today,” he said in response to queries on whether he would join the N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Cabinet.

Sonali Bebdre is the new goes panty less! girl

It seems Sonali Bendre is following the current bandwagon where B-town girls are forgetting to wear the essential piece of garment. Sonali attended Karan Johar's bash at Four Seasons in Mumbai on Wednesday. The actress arrived at the party wearing a short black mini dress but forgot to wear the essential piece of garment - her underwear. She came along with family friend Aishwarya Rai and her sister in law Shrishti Arya.

It is believed that the actress who was sitting on the back seat of her car along with Ash was clueless about what was showing. When she was informed by the press, her reaction was all the more shocking. She smiled at the reporters and said, "I am happy that you saw it." It can be recalled that Yana went through the same situation and didn't took it very seriously and called herself the 'No Panty Girl'.