worlds hottest stars

She landed on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in February and now, supermodel Marisa Miller has topped the World's Hottest Women list for 2008 by Maxim magazine.

Magazine editor James Kaminsky said that Miller was his

Scarlett Johansson made it to second spot.

choice because 'she represents the return of the

At number three was Jessica Biel.

great American supermodel'.

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria-Parker landed at the fourth spot.

Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar was at number five.


Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert landed on the hot list at number six.


At number seven is Latino actress Eva Mendes.

Expensive and Luxurious Homes

Sunday, March 23, 2008

For a common people and for his basic need a small home with basic facility are more than enough to live in. We call home where we can seat and relax ... where we can enjoy our life with our close ones ... but below given homes are more than that ... they are the symbol of wealth ... they are the perfect definition of luxury ... so friends these are the top expensive homes from all all round the world. Just have a look -

$165 million

Beverly Hills, Calif.

Once owned by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, this expansive villa sits on six and a half acres in Beverly Hills.

A massive 75,000 square feet of living space is spread across three stories. The home boasts 29 bedrooms and 40 bathrooms.

The home was built in 1926 in the style of a Mediterranean villa and was featured in the 1972 film The Godfather. The compound comprises six buildings, three swimming pools and a movie theater.

Bran Castle

$140 million

Brasov, Romania

Once inhabited by Romanian prince Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Count Dracula, this castle, built in 1212, sits on 20 acres.

The 17-bedroom castle rests on the top of a cliff and offers views across the countryside and surrounding mountains.

The current owner, Dominic von Hapsburg, is running the home as a museum.

$138 million

Updown Court

Windlesham, Surrey

Larger than either Buckingham or Hampton Court palace, this 103-room home has 58 acres of gardens and woodlands, making it the idyllic English country home for those flush with cash.

Several ballrooms and grand entrance ways punctuate this house, which has a panic room, an indoor squash court, bowling alley, 50-seat cinema, helipads, space for eight limousines and a heated marble driveway.

Marble bathrooms are nice, but some would say indoor spas, jacuzzis and pools with views of the grounds are better.

$135 million

Hala Ranch

Aspen, Colo.

Until Tim Blixseth finishes constructing his $155 million Montana ski lodge, this 95-acre ranch owned by Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S., is the most expensive in the country.

The Starwood Ranch estate boasts a 56,000-square-foot mansion with 15 bedrooms and 16 baths.

The estate features several smaller buildings, stables, a tennis court and an indoor swimming pool.

$125 million

Maison de L'Amitie

Palm Beach, Fla.

In 2004, Donald Trump bought former health care executive Abe Gosman's palace, Maison de L'Amitie, center, at a bankruptcy auction for $41.25 million.

With the refurbished version--complete with ballroom, conservatory and 475 feet of oceanfront--Trump is confident the property will move.

If the water is too rough on the beach, the property has a 100-foot swimming pool surrounded by gardens.

$100 million

Tranquility

Lake Tahoe, Nev.

Conveniently on the tax-free Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, this 210-acre property is owned by Joel Horowitz, the cofounder of Tommy Hilfiger, who built the property from scratch.

The main house has 20,000 square feet of living space, is modeled after a northern European mountain home and has a 3,500-bottle wine cellar.

An indoor swimming pool and atrium, as well as a 19-seat movie theater, ensure constant entertainment, even if snowed in.

$100 million

Waterfront Estate

Istanbul, Turkey

Other expensive home in the world is in a somewhat unexpected spot, located on three-quarters of an acre directly on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

This residence offers more than 30,000 square feet of opulent living space in 64 rooms, which feature large windows looking to the water.

Details include gilded moldings and crystal chandeliers. The mansion has a rare quay that is nearly 200-feet long.

Eurasia

$100 million

Moscow

This sizable property consists of an 11,700-square-foot manor house, two 4,000-square-foot guest houses and a 91,000-square-foot recreation center that has a pool, Turkish and Russian baths; a gym; sauna; and lounges. The property is 15 miles from the Moscow city center.

$99 million

Bishops Avenue

Hampstead, London

Just under the $100 million mark--depending on today’s exchange rate--the Toprak Mansion was built by Turkish entrepreneur Halis Toprak.

The 28,000-square-foot house has a double staircase and glass elevator.

There is a swimming pool with a glass bridge and a Turkish bath for 20.

$75 million

Three Ponds

Bridgehampton, N.Y.

Three Ponds, which encompasses more than 60 acres of Hamptons farmland, is named for its surrounding lakes, but also features its own USGA-rated Rees Jones golf course.

Surrounding the main house are 14 gardens, a 75-foot-long swimming pool, golf pro shop, grass tennis court and a guest house.

The main house, designed by architect Allan Greenberg, has a great room with a 28-foot-high domed ceiling.

Courtsey - Forbes

DEEPIKA AND HER CAREER

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Name - Deepika Padukone

Date of Birth - 5th January 1986

Birth Place - Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Nationality - Indian

Height - 5' 9"

Hair colour - Light brown

Eye colour - Brown

Father - Prakash Padukone

Mother - Ujjala Padukone

Schoool Days - Sophia High School,Bangalore

Favorite Actresses - Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen

Favorite actors - Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan

Hobbies - Music, eating, sleeping, watching movies

Dresses - Salwar kamez, sari, jeans and T-shirt

Profession - Actress, Model

Titles - Female Model of the year [2006]

Hindi debut - Om Shanti Om [2007]

Debut - Aishwarya, Kannada [2006]

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Her Childhood Pics, Childhood & Family


Deepika was born in Copenhagen (Denmark) in 1986 to badminton legend Prakash Padukone. Her family moved to Bangalore when she was just 11 months old. Deepika's mother Ujjala is a travel agent. With father enjoying childhood







Following her dad’s footsteps, Deepika too played badminton regularly till her tenth standard. Deepika did her schooling from Sophia High School and graduation from Mount Carmel College. Her childhood pic




“It must be my upbringing,” says Deepika, “but I’ve never felt the urge to conform with the norms of the fashion industry. Neither have I ever been intimidated by it. It has been good to me, so far.” She is often asked how she, brought up in a strict south Indian household and imbibed with strong middle class values, holds her own in the big, bad world of fashion. “It’s been big, but never bad. I have always been guided well, by my parents, my manager and all the people I’ve worked with,” she says. Maybe it’s the aura of calm innocence that hangs about her that makes people feel protective, but she says she knows how to take care of herself too. With Mother Ujjala and Sister

“I saw how my dad handled fame and adulation, and never let it go to his head. I am positive it won’t go to mine either.”

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Modelling Carrier

She might currently be the Big Thing on the fashion scene, but she is far from being new to it. After all, she started modelling as a child, doing TV and print campaigns for several brands. It helped that one of her close friend’s mother was a model co-ordinator, and she ensured that work kept coming in till she was well into school life, when she stopped modelling to concentrate on her studies. Limca Ad

Then, when she was in her final years at school, people started telling her she must enter the Miss India contests. With this goal in mind, she got her portfolio shot by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar. But she never had to take the Miss India route since she was snapped up by Matrix, the modelling agency run by Kasbekar (who was reportedly floored by her looks at first glance). Parachute ad campaign

Launched into modelling in style as the Liril girl, as prestigious a campaign as any newcomer could wish for. From here, it was on to several more popular TV campaigns such as Close Up, Maruti Alto and Limca. Liril Ad

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Film Carrier

After pursuing a career in modeling, Padukone branched out a career into acting. She started by starring in the music video for Naam Hai Tera, a song from the pop album Aap Ka Suroor, an independent album by Himesh Reshammiya.

In 2006, Padukone made her cinematic debut in the Kannada film, Casting Upendra, Daisy Boppanna. Directed by Indrajit Lankesh. The story is simple. It tells about the transformation of a rich and famous Business leader Abhishek Hegde who initially shown as woman hater, but who has to change his mind because of another assertive and fun loving girl Aishwarya.

Deepika Padukone made a successful Bollywood debut in 2007 with Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om opposite Shahrukh Khan. Her performance of a 1970s superstar Shantipriya, and later as Sandy won her great reviews.

Star Screen Awards

Winner

• 2008: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female; Om Shanti Om^[
• 2008: Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Shahrukh Khan; Om Shanti Om

Stardust Awards

Nominated

2008: Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Female; Om Shanti Om

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Her Personal Life

Deepika Padukone has got quick successes in her modeling and acting career. It is a matter of surprise that within such a short time, Deepika has got lots of success. In the same way, there are reports that Deepika has romantically involved with at least for three times. However, she has turned it down in all cases. First, she dated Nihar Pandiya whom she met at the Anupam Kher’s acting academy in Mumbai.

Now, Deepika Padukone is reportedly dating Ranbir Kapoor. She even expressed their relationship in an interview and this irritated Ranbir’s parents as they were worry about if the popularity of Ranbir Kapoor goes down. However, the situation is like that Ranbir and Deepika are in two sides of the battle field. Deepika’s upcoming movie Om Shanti Om and Ranbir’s upcoming movie Saawariya are releasing on the same date on 9 November 2007. So, it seems that their professional life may affect their relationship.

Now Dhoni had expressed his admiration for Deepika and had even invited her to a cricket match against Australians. He had said that he would want his girlfriend to be like her. Deepika too seems to enjoy watching Dhoni lead his team on the filed. She was spotted enjoying yesterday's cricket

Reiterating this Deepika flew down to Sydney on Wednesday apparently following an invitation from her latest love Yuvraj Singh to watch the on going Test match between India-Australia. And according to the reports from the close sources of Yuvi, it was he who sponsored her entire trip to Australia inclusive of air tickets and Stay.

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