Costing a staggering 5,500 pounds-per-glass and made from ingredients that pre-date American Independence and the French Revolution, a cocktail maker has claimed to have set a new record for the most expensive drink in the world.Salvatore's Legacy, uses four ingredients, a 1778 Clos de Griffier Vieux Cognac, a 1770 Kummel Liqueur, a circa 1860 Dubb Orange Curacao and two dashes of Angostura Bitters dating from around 1900, Sky News reported.Guinness World Records said that it is investigating the claim, which would topple its current record holder, a cocktail costing 3,766.52 pounds that is served in a Dubai hotel.The attempt was made at Salvatore Calabrese's bar at the Playboy Club London, in Mayfair, central London.The record bid was supposed to take place in July but was delayed when a bottle of one of the ingredients smashed."I was devastated when my bottle smashed and thought my dream of breaking the world record was over, but thankfully it has all worked out and nothing will stop me now," Calabrese said before the attempt.
Elizabeth Taylor allegedly slept with Ronald Reagan when she was a teenager and enjoyed a threesome with President John F. Kennedy and actor Robert Stack.Authors Danforth Prince and Darwin Potter have spent years tracking down the scandalous details of the legendary actress' romances and affairs and they have laid her private life bare in an explosive new biography Elizabeth Taylor: There is Nothing Like a Dame.In the book which promises "all the gossip unfit to print from the glory days of Hollywood", Prince and Porter claim Reagan was 36 when he invited a teenage Taylor to dine with him at his Hollywood Hills home, where she seduced him, the Daily Express reported.She is believed to have told a close pal, "Reagan was treating me like a grown woman, and that thrilled me. We sat on his sofa and I could tell he wanted to get it on but he seemed reluctant to make the first move. I became the aggressor."After a heavy make-out session on the sofa, we went into the bedroom."The book further goes on to claim that a nude dip in the politician's pool turned into a threesome with Taylor and Stack.The authors claim the actress went on to have sexual encounters with stars including Peter Lawford, Errol Flynn, Tony Curtis, Paul Newman and Frank Sinatra.
A baby girl, who was born in Des Moines, Iowa, has an alignment that numerologists can only dream of.According to the newspaper The Des Moines Register, Laila Fitzgerald weighed 8lbs 9oz when she was born, the Mirror reported.Her birth date was October 11 or 10/11/12, as the Americans display the date.She arrived, militarily speaking, at 13:14, which would be 1:14 pm for civilians.So the numbers that are associated with Laila's birth are 8-9-10-11-12-13-14.Laila's mother, 26-year-old Katie Deremiah, of Des Moines, said that she had a feeling that Thursday would be the day, even though the due date was October 19.Laila's father, 26-year-old Ryan Fitzgerald, told the publication that he would buy a lottery ticket as soon as he left the hospital.
Aamir Khan has always adopted innovative ways to promote his new films and his upcoming film "Talaash" is no different. The actor plans to recreate Hotel Lido from the movie as part of the music launch.According to sources, the entire venue of the music launch will look like Hotel Lido, which is an important aspect of the film. He has also contacted all the extras and junior artists to be present at the launch to add authenticity to the event. The idea is to look real.The makers feel that by creating this ambience, the audience will very well be able to relate to the movie. Jointly produced by Excel Entertainment and Aamir Khan, the film is directed by Reema Kagti. It also features Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji
Raj Kundra says he loves every bit of privilege that come his way after he married Shilpa Shetty It's been almost three years since Raj Kundra wed Shilpa Shetty, but it looks like the man just cannot get over his wife's star status. While many commoners who marry celebrities find it tough to step into their new roles, Raj in fact states that he loves the privileges that come with marrying a star, especially the VIP treatment meted out to the couple. Raj says, `Being married to a celebrity has its own perks. Be it making a trip to Lucknow with Shilpa to launch her spa and salon or going for a darshan at Siddhivinayak, we get VIP treatment everywhere. It's all thanks to Shilpa's stardom.`
While Shilpa recently stated that she looked forward to getting back to acting once her son Viaan grows up, her businessman husband says he has no plans of getting in front of the cameras. He points out, `Acting? My wife will kill me!`About his production plans, Raj says, `I am launching something different next year which is slightly different to what Shilpa wants to do.`In a mock-sad voice, Raj rues that post the birth of their son, he has become priority number two in his wife's life. `Life has totally changed after the baby. I don't mind as Shilpa has also become number two in my life in the same way!` Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
Aditi Rao Hydari made Mumbai her home almost three-and-a-half years back. And the actress, says she has no complaints.Aditi, who admits that she lives in a dream-world is happy with the way her life has shaped up in the city of dreams. Speaking to CS, Aditi talks about living in Mumbai, her friends and support system:Mumbai callingWhen I came to Mumbai, I thought this place would be scary. I'm an only child and I have a protective family. Even the boarding school set-up was very different. There was no competition; it was an ideal place. Here, people can be nasty and I'm not used to that. But I believe one can survive in places like this. People have been very good to me here and I'm very grateful to them.
Support systemI don't have so many close friends from the industry and I like it that way. I keep that area separate from my personal space. I try not to let the boundaries merge.I'm quite careful about having people close to me who will tell me the truth. In this industry, we hear a lot of praise on the face. But whether it's compliments or criticism, you have to see where it's coming from. You should take them seriously only if they're coming from people who're really close to you.Variety is the spiceI don't like to be inconsequential in life, in my personal life and professional. I don't regret doing Delhi 6 or Rockstar, because even though they were small parts, I got a lot of love. But for me to feel happy and excited, I want to live that journey of the character for a long time. And touchwood, that's the kind of work I'm getting. For a while, people did look at me as this sweet girl next door, and yes I do fit into that easily. But as an actor, I want to fit myself into different kind of roles. I don't want to be slotted into the sunshine sweet girl category forever. It's lovely but I can do other stuff as well.
Man of my dreamsI like people who work hard, regardless of where they come from. I have made my own life and I have respect for people who do that. So I need to respect the guy I'm with. For me, it's all about staying power and patience. These are old world qualities. But at the same time, people should live with the times. I like that balance between tradition and modernity. The person has to appeal to me aesthetically as well. From inside and outside, he should be beautiful.Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
Three years back, Jacqueline Fernandez took a shot at Bollywood with her film 'Aladdin'. The actress in a candid chat talks about her journey On the personal front, the lady learnt to be patient and wiser for her years. As CS completes three years today, we speak to this lady who too began her journey in October 2009.Golden momentsWhile I can't pinpoint at any importance of the number three in my life, I must say that three seems to be pretty lucky for me. It was my third Hindi film Murder 2 that gave me my first hit. I am now in my third year in Bollywood, and it's full of promise. I hope that I get my third hit with my film that's releasing early next year. The biggest highs were when Murder 2 was a hit.
Roller coaster rideWell, my journey's been a bit of a struggle, lots of ups and downs, but I am learning to take everyday as it comes and make the most out of it. Plus, I have learnt through trial and error that patience is the key to surviving in Bollywood. Sometimes, I feel I have aged 30 years in these last three years. I used to live in a lot of fear of what was to come and of people judging me negatively. But I have learnt to let go and living for myself, family, friends and amazing memories are all that matter to me. Also, I have learnt to voice my opinions and not fear the outcomes of being honest.Lessons for lifeThe most important thing about failure or going through rough times is that they remind you of what you don't want to repeat in your life. I look back and say, `Ok, I am never making that mistake again`. It's really important that you learn and move on, but at the same time be adamant and not let history repeat itself. I heal better and faster when I am on my own. I need my space.
Future plansI have no plans whatsoever. I never have. I am compulsive and move ahead with what life throws at me. If it makes me happy that's what I base my decisions on, and that's the way I like it! I am ambitious but I won't kill myself for work. I always like to have a life as well. Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
