Betting favorite Mrs Kipling beat Candilejas by 2 1/2 lengths victory Sunday in the $100,000 Senorita Stakes at Hollywood Park.
Ridden by David Flores, Mrs Kipling ran a mile on the turf course in 1:34.52 and paid $6, $3.80 and $3. Candilejas returned $28.60 and $12.80, and Pride Dancer paid $4.60.
It was the third win in seven starts for Mrs Kipling, who is owned by celebrity chef Bobby Flay. Mrs Kipling banked $60,000, boosting her earnings to $136,961.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Ayan tastes success in Tollywood too!
K.V. Anand and Suriya couldn't ask for more. With the thumping response that Ayan got in Kollywood, the producers were tempted to release the film in Telugu. According to latest trade reports, the film, titled Veeduokkade in Telugu, has been a great success.
Ayan has Suriya, Tamannaah and Prabhu in the lead and is directed by K.V. Anand. Veeduokkade was released on May 1st and the entire crew decided to have a get-together to celebrate the success of the film.
When director K.V. Anand was approached for an interview, he said, "The response and interest that the movie generated has motivated us and made us feel that action movies are here to stay and will always be enjoyed by the people."
Suriya has taken a lot of pains for this film and is today perceived by one and all in the industry as the one man with whom every director would like to collaborate! K.V. Anand has already decided to include him in his next film which may be a bilingual (Tamil and Telugu). The cast has not yet been finalized but there is bound to be a lot of interest as insiders say the director likes to keep secrets!
Ayan has been marketed extremely well. There have been no complications and everything in the film is clearly explained without any ambiguity.
Ayan has Suriya, Tamannaah and Prabhu in the lead and is directed by K.V. Anand. Veeduokkade was released on May 1st and the entire crew decided to have a get-together to celebrate the success of the film.
When director K.V. Anand was approached for an interview, he said, "The response and interest that the movie generated has motivated us and made us feel that action movies are here to stay and will always be enjoyed by the people."
Suriya has taken a lot of pains for this film and is today perceived by one and all in the industry as the one man with whom every director would like to collaborate! K.V. Anand has already decided to include him in his next film which may be a bilingual (Tamil and Telugu). The cast has not yet been finalized but there is bound to be a lot of interest as insiders say the director likes to keep secrets!
Ayan has been marketed extremely well. There have been no complications and everything in the film is clearly explained without any ambiguity.
'Universal Hero' and Padma Shri Kamal Haasan praises Isaignani
'Universal Hero' and Padma Shri Kamal Haasan was present at the audio release of Azhagar Malai at his Alwarpet office. Azhagar Malai has music by 'Isaignani' Ilayaraja and is produced by Karumari Kandasami and Sangili Murugan.
Speaking at the function, Kamal said a maestro like Ilayaraja is born only once in several hundred years! He also went on to praise the legend for his contribution to Indian music and especially Tamil cinema. Kamal Haasan has always remained a staunch Ilayaraja loyalist even in this age of electronic synthesizers and techno music.
He went on to add that Ilayaraja adheres to music in its purest form that can never fade out!
The much-awaited audio CD release happened towards the end the function. The film is shot in Madurai and interestingly, Ilayaraja also appears in a few scenes for a song which has been pictured around the place where he grew up. Also, several locations like Ramana Ashram at Thiruvannamalai and his mother's memorial at Pannaipuram are shown.
Ilayaraja and producer Sangili Murugan are coming together after a very long time. Azhagar Malai stars R.K., Banu, Napoleon, Lal, Manivannan, Suganya, Saravanan and Sona.
Director S.P. Rajkumar and producer Lakshmana Moorthy were also present at the event.
Speaking at the function, Kamal said a maestro like Ilayaraja is born only once in several hundred years! He also went on to praise the legend for his contribution to Indian music and especially Tamil cinema. Kamal Haasan has always remained a staunch Ilayaraja loyalist even in this age of electronic synthesizers and techno music.
He went on to add that Ilayaraja adheres to music in its purest form that can never fade out!
The much-awaited audio CD release happened towards the end the function. The film is shot in Madurai and interestingly, Ilayaraja also appears in a few scenes for a song which has been pictured around the place where he grew up. Also, several locations like Ramana Ashram at Thiruvannamalai and his mother's memorial at Pannaipuram are shown.
Ilayaraja and producer Sangili Murugan are coming together after a very long time. Azhagar Malai stars R.K., Banu, Napoleon, Lal, Manivannan, Suganya, Saravanan and Sona.
Director S.P. Rajkumar and producer Lakshmana Moorthy were also present at the event.
Govt reception for Rahman
Oscar award winner musical maestro A.R. Rahman was honored, with a reception by the State government here on Sunday. The function at Kadavu Resorts, which was conducted a few hours before his Jai Ho concert, was well attended with ministers like Elamarom Kareem, Benoy Viswam and MN K Premachandran waiting for hours for the Madras Mozart to complete his rehearsals before the concert.
Rahman who appeared in a blue jeans and white Kurta was presented with a memento, jointly by the three ministers, on behalf of the State Government. Rahman, in hi short speech expressed his happiness to be in Kerala, where he was longing to perform for the last 15 years.
Kozhikode Mayor M. Bhaskaran, District Collector P.B. Salim, P. Sathi Devi, MP P.V. Abdul Wahab, MP and chairman of Global Kerala Initiative – Keraleeyam (the organiser of the ‘Jai Ho’ show); Deputy Speaker Jose Baby; MLAs A. Pradeep Kumar and P.M.A. Salam and the former Minister M.K. Muneer were also among the celebrities who attended the function.
Rahman who appeared in a blue jeans and white Kurta was presented with a memento, jointly by the three ministers, on behalf of the State Government. Rahman, in hi short speech expressed his happiness to be in Kerala, where he was longing to perform for the last 15 years.
Kozhikode Mayor M. Bhaskaran, District Collector P.B. Salim, P. Sathi Devi, MP P.V. Abdul Wahab, MP and chairman of Global Kerala Initiative – Keraleeyam (the organiser of the ‘Jai Ho’ show); Deputy Speaker Jose Baby; MLAs A. Pradeep Kumar and P.M.A. Salam and the former Minister M.K. Muneer were also among the celebrities who attended the function.
Devisri doing role in ‘Sayyata’?
The dynamic and talented music maker Devisri Prasad has always been the most sought after when it comes to composing tunes and songs. He has come up with some of the best hits in the Telugu circuit and later he also made his presence felt strongly in Kollywood too.
However, there is news that Devisri will also be seen making his foray as an actor and this would be happening for the film ‘Sayyata’.
Buzz is that Devisri will be playing the second male lead and has got about twenty minutes role in it. Incidentally, the film also has the charming beauty Charmee in it and this has raised few eyebrows.
But then, sources close to Devisri quash all this as rumors and said that he is currently focusing on his music only and not any acting.
However, there is news that Devisri will also be seen making his foray as an actor and this would be happening for the film ‘Sayyata’.
Buzz is that Devisri will be playing the second male lead and has got about twenty minutes role in it. Incidentally, the film also has the charming beauty Charmee in it and this has raised few eyebrows.
But then, sources close to Devisri quash all this as rumors and said that he is currently focusing on his music only and not any acting.
Kollywood summer slam!
With the mercury level rising, Kollywood is all set to brave the heat and make people come out of their homes this summer with a string of releases. This year several movies have been deferred by a few weeks due to IPL and elections, and industry big-wigs are only hoping that it is a smooth sail without any hindrances.
Here are the list of some films that are awaiting for their release in May. The first weekend of May, saw the opening of Newtonin Moondram Vidhi, Pasanga, Meiporul and Ilaam Puyal, but the second week promises a even more interesting line up with Alaiyodu Vilayadu, Gnabagangal, Satrum Kidatha Thakaval and followed by Sarvvam, Rajathi Raja and Brahma Devata in the third week.
Cheran's Pokkisham along with Malayan and Maayandi Kudumbathar promise to be clean family entertainers in the third week, but the list of movies that would form the grand finale for the month of May are Thorannai, Kulir 100 Degree, Vaamanan and Naan Aval Athu.
With an interesting and impressive lineup of films set to hit the screens, it is definitely not a dry summer!
Here are the list of some films that are awaiting for their release in May. The first weekend of May, saw the opening of Newtonin Moondram Vidhi, Pasanga, Meiporul and Ilaam Puyal, but the second week promises a even more interesting line up with Alaiyodu Vilayadu, Gnabagangal, Satrum Kidatha Thakaval and followed by Sarvvam, Rajathi Raja and Brahma Devata in the third week.
Cheran's Pokkisham along with Malayan and Maayandi Kudumbathar promise to be clean family entertainers in the third week, but the list of movies that would form the grand finale for the month of May are Thorannai, Kulir 100 Degree, Vaamanan and Naan Aval Athu.
With an interesting and impressive lineup of films set to hit the screens, it is definitely not a dry summer!
Ashutosh's Rs600 crore Buddha!
It seems that Ashutosh Gowariker is getting bigger day by day. If the buzz in the industry is to be believed, he might make one of the most expensive films ever.
Industrialist BK Modi has been planning a mega-budget international film on Buddha for quite some time. It's been his most ambitious project and he's been in talks with big names like Deepak Chopra and the Dalai Lama to translate it on screen. For the director's chair, Shekhar Kapur's name had come up but things didn't work out. Now, he is reviving the project once again and this time he is in talks with Ashutosh Gowariker.
Says a source, "After watching Ashutosh's past three films like Lagaan, Swades and Jodha Akbar, he was very impressed with him, especially the way he handles period dramas. Since the film is a mega-budget one, Ashutosh would be an apt choice considering his mastery over big budget films. If the deal works out, it would be a great accomplishment for Ashutosh for the simple fact that it's a huge international project in terms of its budget, subject and exposure. It would simply be one of the most expensive films too, exceeding Rs 600 crore easily."
The project is supposed to be based on the book Old Path White Clouds by the renowned Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Translated into more than twenty languages and drawn from various sources, the book traces the life of Gautam Buddha, gently seen through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy who provided kusha grass for the Buddha's enlightenment cushion, and through the eyes of Buddha himself.
Further to several text messages to Ashutosh, he remained unavailable for comment.
Industrialist BK Modi has been planning a mega-budget international film on Buddha for quite some time. It's been his most ambitious project and he's been in talks with big names like Deepak Chopra and the Dalai Lama to translate it on screen. For the director's chair, Shekhar Kapur's name had come up but things didn't work out. Now, he is reviving the project once again and this time he is in talks with Ashutosh Gowariker.
Says a source, "After watching Ashutosh's past three films like Lagaan, Swades and Jodha Akbar, he was very impressed with him, especially the way he handles period dramas. Since the film is a mega-budget one, Ashutosh would be an apt choice considering his mastery over big budget films. If the deal works out, it would be a great accomplishment for Ashutosh for the simple fact that it's a huge international project in terms of its budget, subject and exposure. It would simply be one of the most expensive films too, exceeding Rs 600 crore easily."
The project is supposed to be based on the book Old Path White Clouds by the renowned Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Translated into more than twenty languages and drawn from various sources, the book traces the life of Gautam Buddha, gently seen through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy who provided kusha grass for the Buddha's enlightenment cushion, and through the eyes of Buddha himself.
Further to several text messages to Ashutosh, he remained unavailable for comment.
Shah Rukh Khan's party
After Priyanka Chopra it was Shah Rukh Khan’s turn to host a party for their common Hollywood pal Gerard Butler. Despite smoking a peace pipe recently with Aamir Khan, it was too much to expect him to attend a party at Mannat but filling in was Imran Khan with girlfriend Avantika. Also seen was Farhan Akhtar, who is said to be negotiating with King Khan for the lead role in their film by Reema Kagti after Aamir turned it down. Anyways, as per tradition, the party went on till the wee hours...
Brad Pitt mobbed by school girls
Brad Pitt's heartthrob status is causing trouble for the actor as he gets mobbed every time he goes to pick up his son from school.
Pitt whose adopted son with partner Angelina Jolie, seven-year-old Maddox is a student at New York's prestigious Lycee Francais, causes such a uproar every time he appears at the gates of the school that the principal had to issue letters to parents warning their daughters to leave the actor in peace.
The school which is known for the celebrity kids on its rolls including Madonna's daughter and son, is flummoxed by its pupils reaction to the Ocean's eleven star, reported Daily Mail online.
"Madonna's children attend the school so students are used to celebrities, but Brad is another story. When he arrives at the school gates, all the girls rush out and practically mob the poor man," a parent told the newspaper.
Pitt whose adopted son with partner Angelina Jolie, seven-year-old Maddox is a student at New York's prestigious Lycee Francais, causes such a uproar every time he appears at the gates of the school that the principal had to issue letters to parents warning their daughters to leave the actor in peace.
The school which is known for the celebrity kids on its rolls including Madonna's daughter and son, is flummoxed by its pupils reaction to the Ocean's eleven star, reported Daily Mail online.
"Madonna's children attend the school so students are used to celebrities, but Brad is another story. When he arrives at the school gates, all the girls rush out and practically mob the poor man," a parent told the newspaper.
DiCaprio's girlfriend Bar Refaeli designs new bikini for fashion line Hurley
Leonardo Dicaprio's girlfriend Bar Refaeli has created a sexy new two-piece for fashion line Hurley.
The 23-year-old beauty, who has modelled for Hurley, has now created a sexy black bikini for the company.
"I am obsessed with finding the perfect little black bikini and I'm always searching for a timeless, sexy suit with the best fit," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.
"I have never been able to find the perfect bikini, until now," she added.
A portion of proceeds from the sales of the 120 dollars bikini will go to charity Boarding For Breast Cancer.
The 23-year-old beauty, who has modelled for Hurley, has now created a sexy black bikini for the company.
"I am obsessed with finding the perfect little black bikini and I'm always searching for a timeless, sexy suit with the best fit," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.
"I have never been able to find the perfect bikini, until now," she added.
A portion of proceeds from the sales of the 120 dollars bikini will go to charity Boarding For Breast Cancer.
IPL fever catches up with Big B
The IPL fever has not spared even megastar Amitabh Bachchan and he doesn't miss watching matches especially when his favourite team - Mumbai Indians is playing.
However, the actor is upset over the two successive defeats of Mumbai Indians and expressed his frustration to "EF" (Extended Family) as he refers to his readers on his blog.
"Doing nothing and sitting in front of the 'box' an entire day is a feat by itself and I just did it. Albeit a little frustrating because the home team lost in the final moments," Bachchan wrote after Mumbai Indians was defeated by Kings XI Punjab in a close match last week.
Sunday's loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore made Big B just say, "The Mumbai Indians lost!! AAArrrgraahhhhh".
Bachchan has just returned after a overseas schedule of his home production "Paa" and is presently recording a song for Ram Gopal Verma's "Rann".
Ever since his return, Bachchan has been glued to television watching the IPL.
During a media interaction to announce the 10th IIFA's venue last week, Bachchan asked the organisers to switch on the television in the hotel room, so that he could catch up with the ongoing match.
Bachchan said IPL was very popular abroad and people in Paris were also watching the cricketing event on television.
When he was asked about his favourite team in the IPL by journalists, the legendary actor refused to comment.
However, on his blog, subsequently, Bachchan has made his choice clear.
Bachchan, who is also a Chelsea fan, said football and cricket were great games of skill and they require television audience concentration.
Speaking for all the couch potatoes, Bachchan said, "we believe transformation of energydoes indeed scientifically take place when we shout, Go Chelsea or Mumbai Indians!!"
According to the Big B, "a loss is more clinical. We like to go to bed immediately and most certainly do wish to be disturbed."
He wondered what he would do when the "great patronage of IPL" ends later this month.
"I need to develop some skills. Play an instrument, learn a language. Have been saying this for years. But, never getting serious enough to actually doing it," he said.
However, the actor is upset over the two successive defeats of Mumbai Indians and expressed his frustration to "EF" (Extended Family) as he refers to his readers on his blog.
"Doing nothing and sitting in front of the 'box' an entire day is a feat by itself and I just did it. Albeit a little frustrating because the home team lost in the final moments," Bachchan wrote after Mumbai Indians was defeated by Kings XI Punjab in a close match last week.
Sunday's loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore made Big B just say, "The Mumbai Indians lost!! AAArrrgraahhhhh".
Bachchan has just returned after a overseas schedule of his home production "Paa" and is presently recording a song for Ram Gopal Verma's "Rann".
Ever since his return, Bachchan has been glued to television watching the IPL.
During a media interaction to announce the 10th IIFA's venue last week, Bachchan asked the organisers to switch on the television in the hotel room, so that he could catch up with the ongoing match.
Bachchan said IPL was very popular abroad and people in Paris were also watching the cricketing event on television.
When he was asked about his favourite team in the IPL by journalists, the legendary actor refused to comment.
However, on his blog, subsequently, Bachchan has made his choice clear.
Bachchan, who is also a Chelsea fan, said football and cricket were great games of skill and they require television audience concentration.
Speaking for all the couch potatoes, Bachchan said, "we believe transformation of energydoes indeed scientifically take place when we shout, Go Chelsea or Mumbai Indians!!"
According to the Big B, "a loss is more clinical. We like to go to bed immediately and most certainly do wish to be disturbed."
He wondered what he would do when the "great patronage of IPL" ends later this month.
"I need to develop some skills. Play an instrument, learn a language. Have been saying this for years. But, never getting serious enough to actually doing it," he said.
David Hasselhoff hospitalised for alcohol poisoning
Former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff has been rushed to an L.A. hospital because of alcohol poisoning on May 2.
According to RadarOnline.com, the vodka-guzzling America's Got Talent judge was taken to Cedars-Sinai medical centre after his daughter Hayley, 16, found him unconscious on the floor of his home in Encino, California.
Hayley then called her mom and Hasselhoff's estranged actress Pamela Bach, who lives 10 minutes away in Hollywood, and the duo then drove him to the hospital.
The 56-year-old actor, who has had a history of alcohol problems, was registered with a .39 alcohol level this time round.
While a source had earlier revealed that Hasselhoff was "barely breathing when they got him to the hospital," reports suggest that he is recovering.
"This is about the seventh time he's been taken to a hospital over the last few years with alcohol poisoning," Us magazine quoted the source as saying.
According to TMZ, Hasselhoff's rep, Judy Katz, said the star was "fine and well and happy and is celebrating his father Joe Hasselhoff's 80th birthday tonight at dinner ... along with his girlfriend, Kimberly."
According to RadarOnline.com, the vodka-guzzling America's Got Talent judge was taken to Cedars-Sinai medical centre after his daughter Hayley, 16, found him unconscious on the floor of his home in Encino, California.
Hayley then called her mom and Hasselhoff's estranged actress Pamela Bach, who lives 10 minutes away in Hollywood, and the duo then drove him to the hospital.
The 56-year-old actor, who has had a history of alcohol problems, was registered with a .39 alcohol level this time round.
While a source had earlier revealed that Hasselhoff was "barely breathing when they got him to the hospital," reports suggest that he is recovering.
"This is about the seventh time he's been taken to a hospital over the last few years with alcohol poisoning," Us magazine quoted the source as saying.
According to TMZ, Hasselhoff's rep, Judy Katz, said the star was "fine and well and happy and is celebrating his father Joe Hasselhoff's 80th birthday tonight at dinner ... along with his girlfriend, Kimberly."
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