Jessica Simpson flying down to India

If reports are to be believed, singer-turned-actress Jessica Simpson will soon be in India. The first hint of Jessica’s India visit came up on Twitter. Jessica tweeted on the home page, "@kenpaves and I are going to India!!!!" Ken Paves is a celebrity hair stylist and they’ll be in India for filming the VH1 docu-series show The Price of Beauty.

 

The show has Jessica globetrotting with the aim to understand beauty and the perception of beauty in different parts of the world. She’ll learn the beauty regimes, fashion and trends followed in India and will also make a note of the fashion and beauty trends in Bollywood.

 

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia has been chosen as the beauty ambassador of Bollywood. Neha will be providing Jessica with the insight on Bollywood’s concept of beauty. Neha Dhupia was noted by the producers of the show after her role in the US mini series “Bollywood Hero”. The actress was quoted as saying, “I know for sure that Jessica will be draped in a sari.”

 

The show will start its first schedule in Mumbai in a few days from now. Sources also indicate that there will be a star-studded Bollywood party after the shoot concludes

Sachin helps eBay India make Rs. 1.2 million sale

The online auction phenomenon reached new heights due to one site – eBay. The popularity of the site has led to the launch of its territory-specific editions across the globe. EBay India has been around for a while, but hadn’t actually been as huge a hit as the real one. But things have changed for the good recently as eBay India has achieved its biggest sale so far (single sale for Rs. 1.2 million), with a little help from a gentleman named Sachin Tendulkar. The batting maestro had placed a private coaching camp for auction on eBay. The highest bidder will get the opportunity to learn the tricks and tactics of cricket from Sachin himself. The earnings will go to Apnalaya charity, a charity firm which helps slum children. The auction was so intensely fought that it tied up with two bidders, each placing Rs. 600,000 on the table. Eventually the camp was offered to both of them with the combined camp fee of Rs. 1.2 million. One of the bidders is from Whirlpool India, New Delhi while the other is a philanthropist from Mumbai. Now what do the winners get for all that money? The camp could take place on any day from October 2009 to March 2010 on any cricket ground in India. Winners will be given the details of the venue 30 days prior to the date of the camp. The winner could bring 14 persons along or come alone. The training will include batting techniques, inputs on fitness, practice routines to follow, developing match readiness and psychological training. The camp will be on a morning to noon schedule and will be followed by a photo shoot and lunch. Is it a value for money package? We’ll never know, but can make an educated guess that it’s the admiration for the legendary batsman and the added bonuses of fame and charity associated with the whole idea which drove these two bidders to shell out the cash.  Source:www.namasteshopper.com

Acid Factory tanks

Sanjay Gupta’s action thriller Acid Factory has officially tanked at the box office. The opening weekend collections are 

so dismal with attendance in the range of 30-40%. The slick action and the suspense element haven’t found much 

interest among the moviegoers who have reserved their excitement for the Diwali big movies. The crowd-pulling 

capacity of the cast being pretty low, we are not much surprised. But the intensive promotional activities have found no 

response at all. That’s something which has shocked us and the makers of the movie.