Bollywood Superstar Shilpa Shetty has won Channel 4's reality TV show "Celebrity Big Brother" and bagged an estimated 100,000 pounds (almost Rs 9 million) in prize money. The results didn't come as a surprise because the leggy Indian star was tipped as the favorite to win. This is what Shilpa says "I have zero expectations. The only thing I really hope to keep is my self-respect and my dignity." Shilpa, 31, the first Indian to participate in the British TV show, was reportedly paid in excess of 40,000 pounds for her participation. "She was leading all the betting sites," Shilpa's publicist Dale Bhagwagar said. Shilpa's being on the show, which started January 3, didn't make as much news as the racist slurs hurled against her by her housemates, namely British contestant Jade Goody who has since been voted out by the audience. Housemates Goody, Danielle Lloyd and Jo O'Meara seemed to have ganged up against Shilpa during her stay. She became the subject of their snide and biting comments because of her svelte figure, poise and charm, good dressing sense and background as a popular Bollywood actor.
The racist comments caused outrage in India and Britain, with the issue figuring in the House of Commons and feminist diva Germaine Greer, and even two Indian ministers, demanding corrective action. Shilpa, who made her debut in Bollywood with the 1993 super hit "Baazigar" which also starred reigning superstar Shah Rukh Khan, never managed to touch the skies as a star. Her slinky dance numbers were more appreciated than her emoting. But now her popularity ratings have soared suddenly - thanks to the controversial reality show. "Hollywood film offers have started coming in. Apart form the US and Britain, offers are coming from Spain and Singapore too. Also, the Indian film industry suddenly seems to have woken up to the new Shilpa," said Bhagwagar. Other contestants who participated in it were Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine, A-Team star Dirk Benedict, Donny Tourette of punk band The Towers of London, ex-Steps star Ian "H" Watkins and "Kenny Everett" Show actress Cleo Rocos. Source :
According to a recent report, the break up was because the singer cast Johansson in one of his music videos ... The real reason behind Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake's split has been revealed. According to a recent report. the break up was because the singer cast Scarlett Johansson in one of his Music Videos. Stories of the Sexyback Singer being romantically linked with Johansson were already making the headlines, but the couple whore four year bond came to an end shortly before Christmas, allegedly broke up when Justin chose Scarlett to play his love interest in the promo for his song What Goes Around, reports Hollywoodrag.com. Sources tell Britain's Heat magazine that Timberlake's casting decision was the final straw for a furious Diaz to finally walk out of the relationship. "When Justin cast Scarlett, Cameron felt it was the first time another person was involved.
She can get very angry and very jealous. When she knew the other person was possibly Scarlett, she was furious. The two women have never been good friends, plus Scarlett had a relationship with Jared Leto, who Cameron had previously dated for four year," said an insider. Meanwhile, since the break-up, Cameron has recently been spotted with champion surfer Kelly Slater, While apart from being linked with Scarlett Justin is also rumoured to date Ex-girlfriend Veronica Fin. In other news, Justin and Scarlett were recently spotted partying together at the post-premiere party of his new film Alpha Dog at the exclusive Social Hollywood club.