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Akshay Kumar opens Ritu Beri''s kids fashion show

Akshay Kumar opens Ritu Beri''s kids fashion showNew Delhi, Feb 2: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar launched the ''Baby Beri'' show which showcased fashion designer Ritu Beri''s kids collection in New Delhi on Sunday evening.

The proceeds of the fashion show will go to The Blessed Hearts Foundation for the welfare of underprivileged children.

Ritu Beri''s collection was segregated into three sub-divisions - Beri Princess, Rock Star Babes and Bollywood Divas, which included both Indian and western wear.

Akshay appreciated the ''professional'' act put up by children on the ramp.

‘Sex symbol’ tag embarrasses Emma Watson

‘Sex symbol’ tag embarrasses Emma WatsonLondon, Feb 2 : Actress Emma Watson feels embarrassed being seen as a sex symbol.

The 18-year-old star, who rose to fame with her role of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, admits that she's struggling to come to terms with the `sexy' tag.

She said that stylists had tried to put her in mini-skirts, and she had been flooded with offers to strip off in films, but she vowed never to get into it.

"I''m not just getting my kit off for anyone," the Telegraph quoted her as telling the Mail on Sunday''s Live magazine.

Gary Barlow voted ‘Greatest British Songwriter’

Gary Barlow voted ‘Greatest British Songwriter’London, Feb 02: Take That star Gary Barlow has been named the `Greatest British Songwriter'.

Barlow, 38, whose hits include Pray, Back for Good and Patience, has also written hits for Blue, Charlotte Church, Donny Osmond - and Peter Kay's spoof character Geraldine McQueen.

Barlow landed the top spot in a poll, conducted by www. onepoll. com.

Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney came second and third respectively.

Here’s what ‘caused’ the Jennifer Love Hewit- Ross McCall break-up

New Delhi, Feb 02: Jennifer Love Hewitt's demand for a high-profile wedding was the reason behind her spilt from Ross McCall, according to reports.

The actress got engaged to the Scottish actor in November 2007 after nearly two years of dating, reports China Daily.

And it is believed that the couple parted ways after Love Hewitt demanded the pair should sell the rights to their nuptials, as Ross was against the idea.

"They had a massive fight over the wedding plans. Ross felt he was being exploited by Jennifer because she was planning to sell their wedding pictures to a celebrity magazine," a source said.

Berlinale devotes film series to the fall of communism

Berlinale devotes film series to the fall of communismBerlin - A special series of films at this year's Berlinale film festival commemorates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Under the motto, "After Winter Comes Spring", documentaries, animations and feature films made in eastern Europe in the years leading up to the fall of communism are due to be screened.

According to the Museum for Film and Television in Berlin, at the time of their production, the films gave an honest view of life under totalitarian regimes, auguring the changes that lay ahead.

Bianca Gascoigne racks up £6,000 bar bill

London, Feb 01 : Bianca Gascoigne reportedly spent 6,000 pounds on a bar bill as she partied to celebrate the launch of a new TV show.

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