Celebrity Gossips - Norah Jones Biography

(Celebrity Gossips):- Geetali Norah Jones Shankar
Date of Birth : March 30, 1979
Education : University of North Texas in Dallas, Texas
Nationality : American
Occupation : Actress, musician
Father : Ravi Shankar
Mother : Sue Jones
half sister : Anoushka Shankar
Boyfriend : Lee Alexander
Sign : Aries

Norah Jones is an American multi-Grammy Award winning pianist and singer-songwriter.

Norah Jones was born on March 30, 1979 in New York as Geetali Norah Jones. Norah jones is daughter of Indian musician Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones. She is the half sister of Anoushka Shankar, a sitar virtuoso and composer. Her boyfriend, Lee Alexander also writes songs for Norah.

Norah Jones spent her childhood with her mother, Sue Jones, in Texas. Norah's earliest musical influences came from her mother's extensive LP collection and from 'oldies' radio. She began singing in church choirs at age five. At the age of 15, Jones was enrolled in the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

At age 16, she changed her name officially to Norah Jones. At that time, she played her first gig at a local coffeehouse. In high school, Norah won the Down Beat Student Music Awards for Best Jazz Vocalist and Best Original Composition.

In 1999, Norah accepted a friend's offer of a summer sublet in Greenwich Village. Jones performs frequently with guitarist Charlie Hunter. Her music is often compared to that of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone.

Norah Jones career was launched with her album Come Away With Me. She received 8 awards at the Grammys in the year 2003, including Best New Artist. Her sophomore album, Feels Like Home, was released on February 9, 2004.

Norah Jones received 3 awards at the Grammys of 2005, two for her Record of the Year collaboration with Ray Charles on the song Here We Go Again.

Celebrity Gossips - Monica Bellucci Biography

Celebrity Gossips:- Monica Bellucci was born September 30, 1968, in the village of Citta di Castello, in Umbria, Italy. His father owned a trucking company. Not much is known about her growing up years.

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After a legal career in 1987 at age 18, Monica decided to start modeling in order to help pay her tuition while at the University of Perugia. But of course, the fascinating life of a model - tempted Monica away from her law studies - which includes travel and a sweet income. A year later she left her studies of the glamorous life, travel, fame, etc. agitated.

In 1988, Monica moved to one of Europe's the Elite Modelling Agency. There, she signed with Elite Model Management and found plenty of modeling work Monica Bellucci is one of the few Italian models to have reached the top of her profession, but she decided to study acting, hoping to find parts in films. Bellucci appeared in international advertising campaigns for designers such as Dolce & Gabbana when her modeling career was in full swing.

She made her debuted on screen in 1990 in the television film Vita Coi Figli. Monica starred as Francesca in the film La Riffa, in 1991 and made her American film debut with the role of Dracula's Bride, in 1992's Bram Stoker's Dracula, co-starring Winona Ryder.
Monica also did a couple of Italian films but was frustrated with the failure of Italy's film industry to promote its projects abroad. Roles began to pour in for the Italian beauty. After a role in Ostinato destino, she appeared in I Mitici (a.k.a. The Heroes) in 1994, and Palla di neve in 1995. She also starred as the Pharaoh's wife in the made-for-TV movie, Joseph.

In 1996 Monica was nominated for the CACsar, the French Oscar, as best promising actress in the movie L'appartement which shot her to stardom. After roles in more European films such as L'Ultimo capodanno, A los que aman, and MACditerranACes, she also starred in Comme un poisson hors de l'eau.

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Her luck sustained and this stunning brunette bagged a role as Gene Hackman's wife in the movie Under Suspicion in 2000. She had appeared in a black & white TV commercial for Dolce & Gabbana. And it was this director Giuseppe Tornatore, who also directed her in the movie MalA¨na, 2000, where she captivated moviegoers with her beauty and talent.

Monica followed up MalA¨na's success with another international hit, Christophe Gans' genre hybrid Le Pacte des Loups (Brotherhood of the Wolf), 2002. She also starred in AstACrix & Obalix: Mission ClACopatre, as the seductive Cleopatra.

Soon after, Bruce Willis personally chose Bellucci to play a humanitarian doctor who must save the war in Nigeria in hostile rescue, director Antoine Fuqua continued success Training Day, 2001. She played with Keanu Reeves in Matrix Reloaded 1999 The Matrix Reloaded, 2003, Matrix Revolution of 2003.

Although this icon is a super sexy and have been established at the height of his career, his only dream that has not yet been fulfilled: to work with Robert De Niro - Hollywood legend.

Celebrity Gossips - Ivanka Trump Is Pregnant

(Celebrity Gossips) :- Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, announced this morning on Twitter that she and her husband, Jared Kushner, are expecting their first child together.

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She said the two of them couldn't be more excited. The infant is expected to be birthed directly into a gold crib, which is a good thing because during any other season it would have been too cold.

Also, ivory would have been too cold against his or her cheeks (even in the summer) and a crib woven together out of cattails wouldn't support him or her in the way that the heir to money itself requires.

Additionally, it will not be adorned with animal figurines, as the parents plan to instill in him or her the ability to make something where there is nothing at the earliest possible age.

Romantic First Kiss More Memorable Than Losing Your Virginity

It's behind the bike sheds or school disco, it is very probable that you keep in mind your first kiss with a romantic partner even lose their virginity.

The researchers said that most of us keep in mind the 90 per cent of the details of the experiences more vivid than the memory of losing her virginity, reports the Daily Mail ..

But, the art is so complex that scientist Sheril Kirshenbaum has written a book about it.

In 'The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips Are Telling Us', Kirshenbaum writes that men see kissing "as a means to an end" and possibly with a "view to swapping other bodily fluids later",

Women try to "extricate the significance of a relationship based on a single kiss and often that leads to miscommunication."

Men are more aggressive kissers, as they are trying to pass on a "testosterone bomb" to a lover.

However, testosterone transmitted through kissing stays small but common sessions in the body longer and can push a woman who fall in love earlier.

The author, a researcher at the University of Texas, has precise the magnetic current in the brains of men and women in reply to images of kissing.

Imran, Avantika tie the knot

Bollywood celebrities and the chocolate boy Imran Khan last farewell to celibacy and married his girlfriend Avantika Malik Monday. He said he is very happy.

The couple went to Thailand on Tuesday for their honeymoon, but not only - 50 people will accompany the newlyweds.

Imran, who had been dating Avantika for the past eight years, had a registered marriage at the home of his uncle superstar Aamir Khan in Pali Hill.

After the wedding, Imran came to his house with his newlywed wife in a black Porsche decorated with white flags with "Just Married" written on them. The house was decorated with flowers and lights.

Both wore beautiful traditional wedding costumes - Avantika was wearing a light grey lehenga choli with a red border and gold work and Imran was dressed in a black bandhgala.

"I'm not feeling married right now, it will take some time to sink in. I'm very happy" Imran told reporters after reaching home.

Asked how he felt after breaking the hearts of his female fans, the 27-year-old said: "I've been in a relationship for the past eight years so the point of breaking hearts doesn't arise. Everyone always knew that I'm dating and was never single, so getting married is nothing new."

Imran's maternal uncle, Aamir was dressed in black sherwani with self-print and a maroon churidar and his wife Kiran Rao went traditional too, donning a purple-gold lehenga choli.

"We are very happy for both of them and all our blessing are with them. I hope they have a happy married life and have lots of kids," said a visibly elated Aamir.

The actress hosted a reception for big return once every couple on honeymoon. The date is not fixed, but is expected by the end of this month.


After marriage, couples offered a quiet dinner with family and friends near the Taj Lands End Hotel.

Bipasha Basu And John Abraham Couple Of The Year

Departing stable for last 9 years and still tough, Bipasha and John are insuperable winners of the title “Best Couple in Bollywood”. They are one of the much loved Bollywood jodis. No, gossips, no rumors, no negative comments, nothing seems to throw their love for each other. The power of their connection is one thing every couple should learn from Bips-John.

John is measured as every girl’s dream. His ideal build, washboard abs and his character made him a youth icon. He is every girl’s dream and every guy’s idol. Bipasha Basu, on the other hand, has beaten every single actress of Bollywood and emerged as the Sexiest Woman in Asia. She made headlines with her movies RAAZ and JISM. Her chemistry with John was the USP of the film. Bipashaand John makes a wonderful couple. They definitely are Bollywood sexiest couple.

In past, there were rumors about their break up due to some controversies, but the couple shut everybody’s mouth by moving in together. First, there were some pictures of Bipasha kissing footballer Cristiano Ronaldo all over the tabloids. Rumors even stated that John went in a state of shock after seeing those pictures. But the couple shut everybody’s mouth by moving in together.

Then John was connected with Vidya Balan, while he was filming for SALAAM-E-ISHQ. It was reported Bipasha was very angry when she read it and started making shock visits on John’s sets. They both decided to stay mum about all such reports. As predictable, the rumors died down with time.

Today, it has been 9 years and Bipasha-John’s relationship has become an example for everybody. They proved that “True love never dies”.

Topless Mandira’s Photo Shoot Spoils Her Image

The popular television personality and actress Mandira Bedi has been paid a hefty sum, and posing topless in the magazine "Vogue" but could do more harm than good to her profession. In fact, it could change the image that has earned by her a strong cricket commentary and play-off arrangement.

Mandira certainly doesn’t need the sort of exposure that she has got from her topless photo shoot because she is already a domestic name. Not long ago, people even glued to the small screens long after a cricket match is over just to have a sight of her. also television assignments, her clean and vibrant image earned her some endorsements.

But unfortunately, her topless photo shoot for the Vogue magazine could change her image and the public perception. It could even cost television assignments and certain endorsements that demand certain image.

Posing topless is not a big deal in the West but it’s not the same in India. Most Indians are still conventional at heart, so topless photo becomes too much to take for many. in addition, her defensive fans wouldn’t like to see her this way. bearing in mind these facts, Mandira could have avoided exposing so much, at least for her fans if not for herself.

Kareena Enters Politics!

Ranbir and Katrina surprised everyone with a powerful portrait of young people who were forced into political life under the circumstances. Kareena Kapoor is ready to follow in their footsteps. It was heard that Farhan Akhtar gave Bebo a leading role in the political drama Excel Entertainment.

The famous filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who got to act in Chameli Kareena has been roped in direct this film. The famous actor-director duo could create magic again Chameli?

Sudhir Mishra has confirmed the news saying, “Yes, we have approached Kareena Kapoor for the next film, which will be produced by Farhan Akhtar known as Bhrub. I was planning a remake of Devdas but things didn’t work out as the script I was writing became something else. The script went on to become Bhrub. Bhrub is the name of the central character of the film around whom the complete movie will revolve.

It is about a person who is the heir of a huge political family. Kareena will be playing the female protagonist. She has an equally important role in the film. About the male lead in this movie, we have few names in mind, but this will be finalized only when Farhan is free, post the shooting of Don 2. We will sit together and brainstorm.”

Sudhir continued, "Kareena completely detached from commercial films Chameli and that's when people realized its potential as an actor.

I want to do it again, since it has been exploited sufficiently into account the light of his talent as an actor." There Abhay rumors and Farhan is the lead role, but who knows. Watch this space for more.

Ranbir Kapoor - Sexiest Asian Man

The Bollywood Rockstar Ranbir Kapoor has finally won the title of sexiest man in Asia against some strong competitors, like John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan.


The Kapoor scion, which is known for novels of high profile, to complete a study by the London weekly, Eastern Eye.

The 28-year-old heartthrob of the nation says, “If the women did not like me I would feel that something is wrong, but it does feel good. I do understand that the fans I have comprise mainly of women, it feels good to be wanted by so many women.”

Meanwhile the editor of Eastern Eye said that the actor had claimed for this title with an overwhelming margin. The editor said, “Usually it is a closely fought contest, where as this year there was only one clear winner. Winning by large margin is remarkable when you take into consideration the very high profile men who were in the list.”

Ranbir made his acting debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya. He has been going strong post his launch and has tasted every bit of the commercial success with hits like Rajneeti, Wake Up Sid and Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani.

Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham missed this place and landed in the second. Hrithik Roshan was awarded third place, while R&B star Jay Sean has won the fourth place.

Surprisingly, the lady in the heart of life Ranbir also top the list of the hottest women in the world.

Deepika kisses Siddharth Mallya

Deepika Padukone has always been unapologetic about kissing her co-stars on screen. "I am comfortable doing kissing scenes," she had said some time ago. "Are you telling me that people in relationships just hold hands?"

Now it looks like she is equally comfortable kissing her beau in real life, too. And no matter that her father was present when she planted her smooch!

Deepika was celebrating the New Year in Copenhagen - the city she was born in - when beau Siddharth Mallya decided to surprise her with a lavish birthday party.

She was so impressed with the surprise that she planted a big, wet one on Siddharth, completely oblivious of the fact that her parents were at the party, too.

Reports also claim that the two lovebirds were caught romancing on the streets on Copenhagen, too.

We like people who throw caution to the winds and don't hide behind the 'we are just friends' line.

Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan: Pairing Up Once Again In A Rom-Com

Bollywood certainly has a great crop of stars that keep rotating their pairing up in different genres of movies with different actors.

The most popular couple on screen in these times has been Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan. Deepika Padukone has a great sense of coming timing along with Saif Ali Khan, who has proved more than once that his cheeky smile and one liners are perfect to compliment any female star’s acting skills on screen.

After sharing a great chemistry in Love Aaj Kal Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan are soon going to be seen in a rom-com and this time too it seems some steamy scenes are in the offing.

Saif and Deepika had shared a great lip lock in Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal.This time round the movie is Homi Adajania’s (Being Cyrus fame) and the script is to be written by Imtiaz Ali. It is to be produced by Dinesh Vijan, Saif’s ex- business partner and it is to be shot in exotic locales of London, Spain and Delhi.

Reportedly both the stars are to have great roles with shades of some very amazing characters in them.

Well, in Bollywood nothing succeeds like success and thus, to cash in on the on screen chemistry of Saif and Deepika, yet another flick with them as leads is up on the anvil and reports are that both Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone are keen to work with each other again.

Hrithik Roshan, Suzanne to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary

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Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne will be celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary on Dec’ 20 and they are planning to have some fun with the surf and sea along with their friends for the occasion. Previously, the Roshan couple decided to have the wedding anniversary party in some nightclubs in Mumbai but have decided to move to Goa now. The reason behind heading to the Las Vegas of India is that so they can party till late hours as most clubs in Mumbai closes pretty early.

Close friends and family are invited to join the couple to celebrate a decade of them being married, but the venue is still under wraps. Hrithik and Suzanne are well known to throw lavish theme parties but this time around the wedding anniversary will be simple one. It will be more of friends and family coming together to enjoy and have a bash.

Though Hrithik and Suzanne were not available for comments, a friend of the couple stated that everyone is looking forward to this celebration Hrithik’s party simply rocks. Also some celebrity of the industry are to arrive for the anniversary party like Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri, Karan Johar, Arjun Rampal and Mehr, Farhan, Adhuna and Zoya Akhtar and many more.

The Hyped Affairs Of Hot Shot Stars

Bollywood and the never ending string of affairs are almost like bread and butter with each term contributing towards making the other seem complete.Bollywood has had such great affairs right from the time it has come into existence that more than half of the popularity of the stars are due to these affairs and counter affairs that always are an interesting aspect in glossy magazines and gossip columns.

Almost every star has had some fling or the other making them a very focused celebrity at some point of time in their careers before they move on to become indifferent to such news or simply stop having any more flings with their co stars and colleagues.

The hot affairs of the hot shot stars in today’s time and age are almost always hyped to perhaps gain more publicity or merely because it captures the viewers attention more than anything else in the world.

Thus taking a few cases in these modern times, there are these couples like Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor who both have been in past relationships and yet have found solace in each other. The couple is so much in love that they have no qualms in coming out in the open about their relationship and now the next thing that is waiting to grab the headlines is their ultimate decision to tie the knot.

Then there is the Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra affair that everyone is busy trying to speculate on. This is one couple that has made the gossip columns go crazy with their on and off relationship status. Both have been smart enough to cover up their feelings if at all it is there for each other under the blanket of being ‘Just Friends’.

The two keep appearing at public events, chat shows etc to make gossip columns go haywire in reporting that there is something surely brewing between them, but this couple will not leave their stance of being just friends-leaving everyone guessing as to what exactly is going on.

Britney's 'Glee' Performance Marks Her Latest Of Many, Many Comebacks

Surely by now you've heard about Britney Spears' "Glee" appearance and how spectacular it was. At least, that's what some people thought. We, admittedly, didn't watch it. But we do know one thing about the show: It marked Britney's latest comeback. Just look at this Huffington Post headline: "Oh Baby, Baby: Britney Spears Makes a Comeback." There you have it.

It's really no surprise that people are touting the Britney-ified "Glee" as her comeback. This happens every single time the girl does something that's not remotely crazy. Seriously, if we counted every time Britney has made a comeback in the past decade we'd have to use both fingers and toes. See for yourself.

September 28, 2010: Britney's episode of "Glee" breaks the show's ratings records. So naturally, there's this headline: "Oh Baby, Baby: Britney Spears Makes a Comeback." [HuffingtonPost]

March 2, 2009: Britney starts a new tour in Louisiana and is declared "the comeback queen." [JustJared]

October 11, 2008: Britney gets naked in the video for her "comeback single," "Womanizer." [DailyMail]

September 11, 2008: According to some survey in the U.K., Britney's 2008 VMA performance is the "greatest comeback ever." [ONTD]

March 25, 2008: Britney and her brown hair appear on "How I Met Your Mother," which, according to ABC, "suggests a comeback." [ABC News]

October 29, 2007: Britney's "Blackout," universally hailed as her "comeback album," is released. [Sunday Times]

May 2, 2007: Britney's "comeback mini-tour" in San Diego. She's wearing a ratty wig and fake fur coat while lip-synching. [San Francisco Chronicle]

November 7, 2006: Britney and K-Fed get divorced, which some think is the "first step in Britney's comeback." [MSNBC]

September 20, 2006: Britney plans to get a tummy tuck as a part of her "post-baby comeback." [The Bosh]