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Great Khali on Colors wrestling show?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

It's believed that after cricket, the next most viewed sport on television is wrestling. Cashing on to this is Colors who are soon to launch 100 %, a reality show that will pit muscle men slugging it out against each other.

CW's `Gossip Girl' recruits Hilary Duff

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Hilary Duff is joining the cast of "Gossip Girl" -- but not on a regular basis. The CW series' spokeswoman, Melissa Burton, says the 21-year-old singer and actress will guest-star next season as "a movie star looking for a typical college experience."

Karan Mehra to play "Laali’s Ganesiya"

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Karan Mehra who shot to popularity with 'Viruddh' is all set to enter Zee TV's hit show 'Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Kijo'.

Juhi Parmer opts out of 'Chhote Miyan 2'?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

The absence of hosts hosts Kapil Sharma and the versatile Juhi Parmar-Shroff from 'Chhote Miyan Chapter 2' has disappointed their fans. The show launched on 28 June but viewers were surprised to see a new host in the form of 'Chhote Miyan Bade Miyan' finalist Sugandha Mishra.

Winfrey not to shut down her girls' school in SA

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Chat show queen Oprah Winfrey has denied reports that she is threatening to shut down her girls' school in South Africa following allegations of sexual abuse.

Nikhil Chaddha in 'Swarg'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Nikhil Chaddha plays Arjun in 'Mata Pita Ke Charnon Mein Swarg'. Born in Mumbai and brought up in Delhi, the young lad always wanted to be an actor and moved back to Mumbai after completing college.

Rock on, as MTV hunts for a new band!

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Want to be a rock star, and looking for a break? Well, you might just get lucky, as music channel MTV has launched a new reality show that will hunt for and select a music band.

Anchors steal the show on 'Hans Baliye'!

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Star One's 'Hans Baliye' is certainly a platform to showcase the best of humour....and it's not restricted to the contestants alone!

Cowell can earn $237 mn from 'American Idol'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell can earn up to a staggering 144 million pounds ($237 million) from the next series of the show.

Drea de Matteo joins ABC's `Desperate Housewives'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Drea de Matteo is moving to Wisteria Lane. Aime (AY'-mee) Wolfe, the publicist for ABC's "Desperate Housewives," confirmed she will join the cast for the sixth season. Wolfe did not have further details, although EW.com quoted sources as saying that De Matteo will portray an Italian matriarch whose husband is a landscape designer.

Ono owns copyright to rare Lennon footage

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Yoko Ono is the rightful copyright holder of rare, intimate footage showing John Lennon and his family in London in 1970, a federal judge has ruled.

Vikas Manektala is back!

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Vikas Manektala aka Hooda of 'Left Right Left' is back in actionwith a music video for singer Kailash Kher. The song "Aao Ji" is currently being played on all leading music channels.

I am honestly looking for a partner: Rakhi Sawant

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Rakhi, who has played bit roles in films like "Main Hoon Na" and done item numbers in films like "Krazzy 4" and "1920", says her mother was one among the thousands of people who were shocked with her decision about marrying this way.

'Dekh India Dekh' tipped to end in August

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Sony’s gag show 'Dekh India Dekh' with Shekhar Suman as the host is tipped to end in August. There is also a buzz that the third season of Comedy Circus will replace it.

Priya Bhatija to replace Panchi Bora

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

We have earlier reported that Panchi Bora will be entering 'Kis Desh Main Hain Meraa Dil' to play the onscreen wife of Jay Bhanushali, but the actress had to back out due to her prior commitments. Priya Bhatija will now step into her shoes, it is reported.

'Rishta.com' to be YRF's first!

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

All eyes are on Yash Raj Films who are making their foray into the small screen. With sources confirming that the production house has at least four shows in the pipeline, here is news on the first that will roll off reportedly by October.

Anita Kulkarni to enter 'Betiyann'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

'Betiyann' has taken an interesting turn, as the show is running a track similar to that of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. Veteran actress Anita Kulkarni will enter the show as the thakurain, who will be one of the key characters of the mystery.

'Swayamvar': Where is the "real" Rakhi Sawant?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Item girl Rakhi Sawant had promised to be her real self on "Rakhi Ka Swayamvar" but she seems to be trying too hard to break her outspoken image by projecting herself as a subtle, demure and a perfect bride-to-be on the reality show.

Nirmal Pandey in 'Seeta aur Geeta'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

Noted actor Nirmal Pandey is back on television with Seeta aur Geeta'.

Saif, Deepika on 'L’il Champs'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:59 GMT

In the new season of 'L'il Champs', the sets of Zee TV's 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs' will come alive with Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, two of the hottest stars in Bollywood. The actors will make an appearance on the show as part of their film promotion campaign. Saif's home production 'Love Aaj Kal' will reach theatres soon.