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Rushdie dubs Slumdog’s plot "patently ridiculous conceit”

Rushdie dubs Slumdog’s plot "patently ridiculous conceit”Sydney, Mar 3 : Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire's plot is "patently ridiculous conceit", says British-Indian author Salman Rushdie.

According to Rushdie's article in Britain''s Guardian newspaper, the central feature of the film - that a boy from the Mumbai slums manages to win the Indian TV version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - "beggars belief", reports The Sydney Morning Herald.

Freida Pinto takes to catwalk at Dolce & Gabbana fashion show

Freida Pinto takes to catwalk at Dolce & Gabbana fashion showLondon, Mar 03: Hollywood actress Freida Pinto, who was an unknown face before her film `Slumdog Millionaire' became a huge hit, recently took to the catwalk at renowned designer Dolce & Gabbana's fashion show in Italy.

Petite Freida looked a million bucks in her frilly mini-dress, as she appeared on the ramp at the Milan fashion week, reports The Sun.

She was flanked by Hollywood actress Scarlet Johansson and Kate Hudson, as she flaunted the frilly dress onstage.

Sir Sean Connery lands in court row

Sir Sean Connery lands in court rowLondon, March 3: Sir Sean Connery has landed in a court row after being summoned to a Swiss court over an alleged 50-million-pound scam.

The James Bond actor was said to have received diamonds and property as collateral for the loans he lent to businessman Jean René in the 1970s.

The 78-year-old apparently sold the jewels and some property after falling out with Rene, who passed away in 2002, reports the Sun.

And now, Rene’s family were holding their claim that the Hollywood veteran owed them money.

Mariah Carey sparks pregnancy rumours

Mariah Carey sparks pregnancy rumoursNew Delhi, March 3: Mariah Carey has reportedly been making rounds at a renowned fertility clinic in Beverly Hills, California.

The megastar, along with her hubby Nick Cannon, was spotted coming out of the Southern California Reproductive Center, where they were said to have met a prenatal expert, reports China Daily.

A source told gossip blogger Perez Hilton: "Nick and Mariah are trying anything and everything to conceive. After almost a year of trying to natural way, they visited a fertility clinic to help make their baby dream come true."

‘Trust-ripped’ Paris Hilton only has five close friends

‘Trust-ripped’ Paris Hilton only has five close friendsNew Delhi, March 3: Paris Hilton has revealed she has just five close friends, thanks to those who have previously ripped her off her trust.

The millionaire-heiress, who rose to prominence after her sex tape leak by her then beau Rick Salomon, insisted on having learnt her lessons with people, reports China Daily.

She said: "Honestly, I only have about five really close friends. My sister Nicky is one of them, although she is different from me. She''s shy and prefers to stay behind the scenes."

Aniston has no grudges against Brangelina

Aniston has no grudges against BrangelinaLondon, Mar 03 : Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston says that she holds no grudges against her ex-husband Brad Pitt, and his current lover Angelina Jolie.

During a recent interview with a magazine, the `Bruce Almighty' actress said that there was neither any villain nor any angel behind her split from Pitt.

"There are no sides to the story!" the Sun quoted her as telling Elle magazine.

"There is no bad guy and there is no good guy. There are no villains and there is no heroine in this story. It's just not the case," she added.

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