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With a free spirit
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This Independence Day, here's a quick check with some celebrities on what the word freedom means to them…
A revolutionary is comprehending floating a national party, a pretty looking mother of twins punches her way to glory, a nation wakes up to the death of a superstar, a sexy siren makes half the nation go merry-go-around, a 'punctual' actor stirs a wave by forcing people to think….every day, every minute our country creates stories and then thrives on them for sometime before moving on to a new one! And all this is possible because 'they' and we have the independence, the freedom to say and do. Independence… the word sums up all our actions, all our controversies and spicy news that we stir. We catch up with some celebrities on the issue.
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National alert!
Come Independence Day and we all are overwhelmed by the spirits of patriotism. And when it comes to the National Anthem, the fervour increases manifold. Remember your school days, when the gatherings for the morning assemblies concluded with the National Anthem or the college and university days when on Independence Day or Republic Day one was actually forced to join in the humming? Here's a quick check on when youngsters sang the National Anthem the last time around.
It’s a boy!
Superman Returns star Brandon Routh and wife Courtney Ford have welcomed their first baby.
A representative for the couple confirmed the news and also said that the little one has been named Leo James, reported a magazine.
Leading by example
Hollywood actor Ben Affleck is set to reward a youth activist with a whopping $ 100,000 at the upcoming Do Something Awards. The Argo star, 39, will hand the prize over in Santa Monica, California, reported a magazine.
Man of the moment
Veteran crooner Neil Diamond has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 71-year-old Sweet Caroline hit maker received the 2,475th plaque in celebration of the 40th anniversary of his groundbreaking Hot August Night live album. Diamond was joined by wife Katie McNeil, who he married in April, as he posed by the star in front of the Capitol Records Building, reported a channel online.
Pooja wants Alia, Ranbir for Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahi remake
Actress-turned-director Pooja Bhatt is keen to remake her own film Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahi with sister Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in the lead. The 1991 film Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahi was directed by Mahesh Bhatt and featured Pooja and Aamir Khan.
First choice: Alia Bhatt
Miley cuts her hair!
Singer-actress Miley Cyrus has ditched her shoulder-length hair for a much-shorter do. The 19-year-old former Disney star showed off her new pixie haircut on Twitter, reported a website.
"Never felt more me in my whole life... Someone just told me I'm prettier than Miley Cyrus," she posted.
Keira Knightley to join Jack Ryan?
Actress Keira Knightley is in talks to join actor-director Kenneth Branagh's upcoming film Jack Ryan.
The movie stars Chris Pine in the titular role and Knightley is currently in talks to tackle the leading lady, reported a website.
Bollywood banks on Sajid-Farhad’s funny punch lines
If the Hinglish of Ajay Devgn in Bol Bachchan or the crocodile biting John Abraham in Housefull 2 could tickle the funny bone of the audience, then that's because of brothers Sajid and Farhad Samji, who have become Bollywood's bankable movie writers.
Tom Cruise wants his daughter back
Hollywood star Tom Cruise reportedly wants to restore his public image so that in future he can push for legal custody of his daughter
Suri. The 50-year-old actor does not want his daughter, six, to live full-time with Katie Holmes and is going all out to ensure he gets what he wants, reported a website.
On a road less travelled
Carving a new identity in her showbiz career, Rituparno Ghosh's Dosar actor Pallabi Chatterjee has branched out into singing for corporates, the first time an actor having explored the medium in Bengali film industry.
Chatter Box
Actors in business
He started a fresh fish, meat and poultry store called Superfresh with his mom, who has been associated with the poultry industry since 20 years. Only when his mom decided to join hands and help in the business, he decided to go ahead with it. It helps him focus well on his acting career.
The year ahead
If your birthday is August 14...
With a birthday on the 14th, your charisma makes you a popular figure. Schedule the birthday evening with your loved one; go see a movie, dine out. It might seem strange at first, but keep in mind that your loved one is interested in who you are and this is a good way to keep both partners happy.
Astro Turf
ARIES: There could be several disruptions and this could leave you feeling irritated and on edge. Be careful as you are prone to losing your temper with loved ones. Spending time with your partner is a priority. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky colour: Royal Blue
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