Priyanka praises her cousin
Priyanka Chopra is all praises for her cousin Mannara's debut Bollywood performance in Zid and says she has perfectly lived up to the “challenging” role. “She (Mannara) is extremely free. She is not conscious of herself. For the first time, I have seen her act and I can say it is a very difficult part that she has been given. There are a lot of complications in her role,” said Priyanka. For the film, which has managed to generate much hype and curiosity since its first look was released, Mannara has shot extremely bold scenes. “Being her first film, her role in the film asked for a lot but she lived up to it and this is her strong point. She has perfectly lived up to her role. She is fantastic,” added Priyanka.
Pakistani actress Veena Malik has expressed “shock” at a Pakistan court sentencing her and her husband, among others, to 26 years in jail on blasphemy charges. However, she says her faith in the country's judicial system is intact and she plans to take the fight for justice forward. Veena sent out a statement saying: “I have complete faith in Pakistan's higher courts and judiciary... This court works separately from the other courts in Pakistan. There are higher courts in Pakistan such as the Supreme Court.”
Pamela Anderson has sent ‘vegan treat hampers' to Bollywood stars with a friendly note on how vegan diet helps her stay healthy and fit. Among the recipients are Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Sonakshi Sinha. The Baywatch star is an honorary director of animal rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Rudd’s dramatic court appearance
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd showed up late for a New Zealand court appearance and clowned around by jumping on the back of one of his security guards outside the courthouse. Rudd did not enter a plea during his brief appearance. The 60-year-old is charged with threatening to kill, which comes with a maximum prison sentence of seven years, as well as possessing methamphetamine and marijuana.
Citing a lack of evidence, prosecutors earlier dropped a more serious charge that alleged Rudd tried to hire a hit-man to kill two people. Reportedly, during his appearance Rudd winked at reporters, drummed a rhythm on the dock and then sped away from the courthouse in a black sports car.