Poonam Pandey : I had to hide as people threatened me of dire consequences

She made a furor among the masses by pledging to go dare-bare for Team India, if they are declared as the world champions. But later, she disappeared.

Reportedly, Poonam, a Kingfisher model, had declared to go full monty in front of thousands of fans in the stadium and later for the Indian cricket team in the dressing room, if India wins the World Cup.

The lasso had even written a letter to the BCCI for seeking permission to bare it all in private to boost the team’s morale.

Planned Parenthood. Kelly Clarkson. Fried egg burgers.

Plotted Parenthood at heart of potential government shutdown: “We are not – we are not! – bending on women’s health,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said today, responding to Republican arguments that the organization uses government funds for abortions rather than cancer screenings, contraceptives and the other health incentives it has pursued for the last 41 years. The government will likely shut down over the budget issues at midnight tonight. [ABC News]

Kelly Clarkson heading back to ‘American Idol’: The Season 1 winner, who delivered a ferocious (seriously!) medley of her hits on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” earlier this week, will return to the FOX show next Thursday to remind America that reality competitions were once judged on talent instead of facial hair and choppy haircuts. [People]

Tina Fey is pregnant: But will the “Bossypants” scribe’s forthcoming baby bump make an appearance on “30 Rock”? Only Liz Lemon knows for sure. [Reuters]