Even before watching "Liz and Dick" (Sun., Nov. 25 at 9 p.m. EST on Lifetime), it's easy to come up with a list of a few things a movie about Elizabeth Taylor-Richard Burton should do.

It should establish Burton and Taylor as charismatic, complex people. Taylor was an intoxicating combination of devil-may-care bawdiness and classic glamour; she liked to belt back drinks and tell it like it was, and she was an old-school Movie Star who effortlessly commanded every room she entered. As for Burton, he was passionate, smart and rough around the edges; any portrayal of him would have to capture both his brooding outsider qualities and his sly, knowing wit. They weren't just actors on the make, they were fascinating personalities with very divergent histories, and any film about them would need to reflect their vast differences and intriguing backstories.

It should make the electricity of their relationship apparent. The anticipation for their first kiss should be unbearable; the depiction of their affair should be deliciously hot. They were one of the 20th Century's most iconic couples, and their bond lasted until their deaths. The depth and combustibility of that bond should be the film's main selling point.

It should be a treat for the eyes. Their affair began on the set of "Cleopatra," caught fire in paparazzi-infested Rome and then took them to Switzerland and London and beyond; all those locations should be shown in expensive, expansive period-specific detail. This was the era of "Mad Men" but on a much more lush and living-large scale; why not have some fun with that?

It should take its time. You'd be hard-pressed to find a sentient adult that does not know the basic contours of their relationship: a turbulent affair followed by two well-chronicled marriages. If we already know the destination, the smart filmmaker would make the journey of Liz and Dick as smart, diverting and entertaining as possible.

It should be well cast. Telling this story wouldn't be easy, given how well known its two protagonists are, but there have to be actors who could give the collision of these titanic personalities dramatic heft. You wouldn't want mere look-alikes -- you'd want terrific actors able to convey the pain and the pleasure of this calamitous, enjoyable relationship in very specific and compelling ways.
"Liz and Dick" does absolutely none of these things.

All it really does is make you sad about what's become of Lindsay Lohan, and wonder at the motivations of the filmmakers who put her in this cheap-looking, exploitative movie.

Exploitation really is the name of the game here; the whole point of casting Lohan was to draft off her status as a formerly promising actress who some time ago became a tabloid fodder thanks to her career-destroying antics. The casting of Lohan would ensure coverage of the production itself, and then more "Can she manage a comeback" chatter once the movie's air date approached. It's one way to get attention for a project, I guess.

Another way is to create something of quality, but that would take time and effort, and expenditure of labor clearly wasn't the point here.

Two people died and more than 80 people were hurt Thursday when at least 140 vehicles collided in Southeast Texas in a pileup that left trucks twisted on top of each other and authorities rushing to pull survivors from the wreckage.

The collision occurred in extremely foggy conditions at about 8:45 a.m. Thanksgiving Day on Interstate 10 southwest of Beaumont, a Gulf Coast city about 80 miles east of Houston.

A man and a woman were killed in a Chevy Suburban SUV crushed by a tractor trailer, the Texas Department of Public Safety told KFDM-TV.

Jefferson County sheriff's Deputy Rod Carroll said in a news release that 80 to 90 people were transported to hospitals with 10 to 12 of those in serious to critical condition. He said 140 to 150 vehicles were involved in the pileup.

According to DPS, a crash on the eastbound side of the highway led to other accidents in a dangerous chain reaction. There were multiple crashes on the other side of the highway as well.

Carroll told The Associated Press the fog was so thick that deputies didn't immediately realize they were dealing with multiple accidents.

"It is catastrophic," Carroll said. "I've got cars on top of cars."

I-10's eastbound lanes were re-opened Thursday evening after more than eight hours.

DPS trooper Stephanie Davis told KFDM that two people in an SUV died after the crash.

Sherlyn Chopra’s Kama Sutra 3D is based on the original concept of the ancient Indian sex manual written by Vatsyayana. The film was announced at the Cannes Film Festival 2012 by Paul, who has also directed Saint Dracula 3D.The first look of the movie has been out now.

Last time the hottest news in the block about Sherlyn was about her nude shoot for an international magazine.  The magazine is a popular one among its readers because of the sassy adult contents.

Rupesh Paul is the director of the movie kama Sutra that will be made in 3D. During the premiere of his maiden Hollywood act Saint Dracula 3D at the Cannes film festival that was held this year, he announced that Sherlyn Chopra will play the role of the leading lady in his upcoming movie.

The director further confirmed the same as he revealed his plan to premiere the exotic movie at the Cannes film festival that will be held next year. "Sherlyn has exotic Indian looks and a bold attitude to carry a role like this. The film will assure maximum utilization of her talent and beauty. Besides, it will also be challenging and exciting for me as a director to portray her in a new bolder avatar" says Rupesh.

It is Rupesh’s Kama Sutra 3D that is set to make news after Mira Nair’s Kama Sutra — A Tale of Love, which turned heads with the exotic and bold acts of the two leading ladies Indira Verma and Sarita Choudhury. Though both the leads of Mira Nair reportedly had deep concerns to act brassy and go nude, Sherlyn on the other hand has limited reservations to do the same.

About the 3D aspect of the movie the director quotes “3D would add that extra dimension to the sexual positions described in the ancient treatise on the art of love.” To add more to the spice Sherlyn adds "Kama Sutra is nowhere close to vulgarity. Nudity is not vulgar. It is a form of art and an expression of the mind. I am considered to be a bold personality but I know this film is going to change perceptions."

The other key roles will be played by known actors from Bollywood exclaims director Rupesh Paul, who will disclose the names soon after he has finalized them.

After what Mira Nair had to face during the shooting of her film; Rupesh is hush hush about the shooting location, guarding the secret wisely. However, the shooting of the film is set to start early next year.
Sherlyn Chopra Kamasutra Teaser

Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence may be kick ass with a bow and arrow, but the 22-year-old actress says that hitting a bullseye is just about her only party trick.

Because of her self-proclaimed “awful” dancing skills, Jennifer said the first few days of filming her latest project, Silver Lining Playbooks alongside Bradley Cooper, were especially difficult.

    If you miss a target, you still look cool because you’re holding a bow and arrow… But when you mess up dancing you just look like an idiot.

According to Jennifer, both she and Bradley were reeeeeally shaking in the dancing department, but were there to support each other along the way.

    It’s a great way to get to know a person… You’re instantly sweating and learning something together.

    I remember I thought, OK, it’s going to be all right because we are holding each other and we were both very vulnerable to this choreographed dance that we were going to have to do in three weeks in front of Robert De Niro. We [we
re] treading water together, helplessly treading water together.

Two days before the highly anticipated Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Candice Swanepoel posted a photo on Twitter showing how she had meticulously prepared for her moment in the spotlight while scantily clad on stage.

Tragically the ensuing image of her concave stomach and jutting hipbones has caused a bitter backlash from followers outraged with the South African model's unhealthy body image, along with concerns that she is suffering from an eating disorder.

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"It's quiet obvious this girl is bulimic," wrote one commentator, while another posted: "It looks like the African kids… only missing the number you need to call to donate."

This is far from the first time the 5'9" blonde beauty's emaciated frame has appeared shockingly thin, and as RadarOnline.com previously reported, Candice was skin and bones in a sexy animal print bikini at the 2011 SWIM collection launch in March 2011.


After she got a frosty reception to the glamourous shoot, Swanepoel, 24, defended her weight to People.com. "I am healthy and happy," she said. "I'm heartened to know how much everyone cares about me, but in this case, everything is normal and good."

Last month, she appeared with a group of equally skinny VS models at the Mario Testino Exhibit preview in Boston, where healthy-looking new mom Alessandra Ambrosio dominated the red carpet with her sexy curves over her skeletal cohorts.

I thought Ke$ha had really turned a corner after we saw her at the AMAs. She looked somewhat presentable. Normal even. But no. It wasn’t meant to be. Here’s Ke$ha performing on the Today show on Tuesday wearing some fishnet getup she carved an upside down cross into and had Rainbow Brite vomit on. On the bright side, at least she’s not trying to look like an Indian chief anymore.

After Poonam Pandey hitting the headlines for bagging a film project titled “Nasha”, it is time for Sherlyn Chopra to be the next in news. This model-turned-actor’s film has been named “Kamasutra”.

The name might raise eyebrows, however, none can overlook the fact that she posed all nude for the magazine “Playboy” and this film will not be much different.

Sherlyn has been seen in the film, “Dil Bole Hadippa”, however her role in it had been

Insignificant, to say the least. To jump into the limelight she posed nude for the famed magazine “Playboy” and in the bargain she got some undisclosed sum of money.

The film with which she is debuting will be having many bold scenes which will be shot in Hollywood. This will be done to avoid any trouble or social protest out here in India.

Rupesh Paul, who is directing the film, is currently in Los Angeles in the hope of hiring a studio there. He said “Considering the touchy cultural atmosphere (in India) and the people’s sentiments; we have decided to shoot the scenes outside India. I met a line producer here who is well experienced in the field, and can easily facilitate any studio in Hollywood for the nude scenes.”

He also added that it was his friends pertaining to the industry who warned him about shooting the bold scenes in India. He said, regarding this “I was getting calls from my friends, warning me that no nude scenes should be shot in India. It may create unwanted issues. Some communal organizations can even exploit the situation just to make headlines.”

The other places that have been selected by the director for the shoot of the movie and its songs are Rajasthan, Gujarat, Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh.

The director Rupesh Paul recently premiered his first venture Saint Dracula 3D at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year and hopes to premiere “Kamasutra” there as well next year.

When asked about selecting Sherlyn as the leading lady of the film, he said “Sherlyn has exotic Indian looks and a bold attitude to carry a role like this. The film will assure maximum utilization of her talent and beauty. Besides, it will also be challenging and exciting for me as a director to portray her in a bold new avatar.”

This film is also being made in 3D, for which he added “3D would add that extra dimension to the sexual positions described in the ancient treatise on the art of love.”

Wait is over and sensuous playboy girl Sherlyn Chopra is back with hot looks in soon to be released Kamasutra 3d directed by Rupesh Paul. Movies First look released by the actor are showing her in different seductive poses.

The actor has recently uploaded a video teaser. The video features her gyrating to music in a golden bikini in the video.

In film, she will exhibit seductive poses and sexual positions from the ancient scriptures on the art of love in 3D.
Kamsutra 3D is based on the original concept if the Indian sex manual written by Vatsyayana. Paul announced the movie at Cannes Film festival 2012 by Paul. The man has also directed Saint Dracula 3D.

Sherlyn will be the first popular Indian actress to star in the ancient Indian erotica's cinematic adaptation. Apart from her, two more important characters in the film will be featuring in the movie.

The role will be essayed by popular Bollywood actors.

Interestingly, Sherlyn is also the first popular Indian actress to star in the ancient Indian erotica cinematic adaptation unlike Mira Nair's Kamasutra: A Tale Of Love, which starred two American born actresses, Indira Verma and Sarita Choudhury, in the lead.

The movie trailers will be released at the American Film Market in Los Angeles on November 4th. The trailers are shot by Sapan Narula

Steven Spielberg won't be going to galaxy far, far away.

After the announcement of a seventh "Star Wars" film in 2015, speculation has run rampant about who might direct the massive project - with many high profile names being thrown around - but Spielberg won't be in the running.

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Access Hollywood caught up with the director on Thursday night at the premiere of his latest film, "Lincoln," where we asked the longtime friend and collaborator of George Lucas about the possibility of directing the upcoming "Episode 7."

"No! No!" Steven told Access.

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According to the Hollywood icon, lightsabers, stormtroopers and Wookies will be somebody else's responsibility.

"It's not my genre," the director explained. "It's my best friend George's genre."

For more on the direction Access is hoping the next "Star Wars" movie goes, CLICK HERE!

Every time I get an invite to a fabulous New York sample sale, I'm tempted to hop on on the next flight and just go. After all, I'll be saving tons of money by shopping the sale which means the trip practically pays for itself. Please ignore my flawed reasoning and let me live in my fool's shopping paradise.

If you're in the Big Apple, please stop by the Beyond Vintage Sample Sale taking place from Tuesday October 23-Friday October 26 at 275 West 39th Street, 2nd Floor. It's their biggest sample sale yet as current and past seasons will be heavily discounted along with a selection of vintage from their archives. Indulge me and let me live vicariously through your Manhattanite shopping adventure.


At the sale I would snap up these fall favs in a heartbeat. Actually, it's a good thing I won't be there because I can get downright feline at sample sales...claws out, pounce ready.