Rise, 'Datuk' Shah Rukh Khan

KUALA LUMPUR: Bollywood idol Shah Rukh Khan will now flaunt the prefix 'Datuk', a traditional title conferred by the Malaysian royalty and akin to the British knighthood. The Indian heartthrob will receive his Datukship from the Malacca head, Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob later on Saturday. He has been listed as an artiste from Dreamz Unlimited, his filmmaking company, in the list of recipients. Shah Rukh will receive the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM), the third highest title. He is among 77 recipients of the title. Khan, 43, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who works in Bollywood films, as well as a film producer and television host. He has starred in several box-office movies and won awards throughout his career, The New Straits Times said Saturday. Among Malaysian Indians to be awarded are Putra Specialist Hospital anaesthesiologist, P.T. Aiyaroo, Recron (Malaysia) Director Anil Rajvanshi, Baljit and Partners Managing Director Baljit Singh Balwant Singh, Jasin Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) division deputy chairman K. Karpan and Malaysian Federation of Indian Muslim Associations president Meera Mohideen Jamal Mohd. The Malaysian awards, akin to the British knighthood, are allowed to form part of the prefix of those conferred. Films from India, both in Hindi and Tamil, are regular fare in Malaysia, a multi-ethnic society with an estimated 2.6 million Indian diaspora, besides workers from other South Asian nations.

Mawi to have three wedding receptions

KUALA LUMPUR: I'm no fan and personally don't think much of him or his singing or his alleged talents but three wedding receptions, each with its own theme - this is what singer Mawi and his sweetheart, actress Nora’Ashikin Rahmat (or Ekin), have planned when they get married in December. The duo, after dating for almost two years, announced yesterday that they would get married at a mosque in Johor Baru on Dec 20. “We are still discussing the venue for the akad nikah at the moment and will announce it once it has been confirmed,” said a glowing Mawi, 27, at a press conference here. “The wedding reception arranged by Ekin’s family, which will be held at the Indoor Stadium in Larkin, Johor Baru, on Dec 20 will feature a modern, contemporary theme,” he said. “My family’s reception in Felda Taib Andak in Kulai, Johor on Dec 28, will have a Javanese concept, complete with kuda kepang.” The third reception, in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 1, would have Middle Eastern flavour, Mawi said. Mawi, who met Ekin, 29, in February last year, said he proposed to her on the phone from Syria while filming his travelogue series, Mawi Di Bumi Anbia. It is learnt that Astro has obtained the rights to broadcast all three wedding receptions.

Lisa Bonet - Bonet Pregnant with Third Child

Lisa Bonet on the film set of the American re-make of the BBC drama 'Life on Mars' in the Lower East SIde New York City, USA .... Actress LISA BONET is pregnant with her third child.

Dating someone stupid Madonna

Last night, just hours after confirming her divorce, Material Girl (aunty now) Madonna, who was performing to a sold out crowd in Boston, dedicated a song to Guy Ritchie. However, the track “Miles Away,” a little ditty based on their strained, career-based long distance relationship, wasn’t exactly a thank you for all the good times. Madonna set it up by saying, “This song is for the emotionally retarded. You may know a few people like that. God knows I do.” Ouch! Poor Guy, no one deserves to be dragged through the mud, and the media, by their ex.

Despite my obvious Madonna worship which started way back as teenager listening to Like a Virgin, I really feel sad for Guy. In relationships, no matter how bad they turn out, it should never be dragged out into the open. Maybe that's an Asian thing but I know that there's also a saying that goes along the lines of, Never air your dirty linen in public. Hopefully, Guy Ritchie gets more rich from his divorce settlement, unless there's a pre-nuptial agreement.

Sexiest Woman Alive 2008

Esquire, the men’s mag, just named new mom Halle Berry, “Sexiest Woman Alive 2008.” Not bad for a 42-year-old woman who spent a quarter of the year with a baby bump! Humbled, yet perplexed, by the honor after being in the business for 21 years, Berry asked, “Does being the sexiest woman alive imply that I know a thing or two about what’s sexy and, possibly, about sex itself? I’m not sure, but here’s what I do know: I know damned well I’m sexier now than I used to be!” Girl, you always looked good to us! So, in honor of Ms. Berry, who reminds us that, “Sexy is not about wearing sexy clothes or shaking your booty until you damn near get hip dysplasia; it’s about knowing that sexiness is a state of mind,” here are some other sexy women we’d like to congratulate for being who they are, just like Halle!

Vanessa and Ashley

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Hu Jing, frank choo tie the knot

Mainland Chinese actress Hu Jing married Malaysian business tycoon Frank Choo early Saturday, September 27, 2008. The grand marriage ceremony was held at Asia's most extraordinary hotel, Palace of The Golden Horses in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.