Entertainment – Newsletter for November 29, 2010

Bollywood doesn’t treat women like dolls: Freida Pinto

PANAJI – Indian actress Freida Pinto, who made it to Hollywood after the Oscar winning “Slumdog Millionaire”, says women are not treated like dolls in Bollywood and she is certainly game for a Hindi movie if a good one comes along.

“Women are not treated like dolls in Bollywood,” Freida said addressing a press conference …. Original article  : Bollywood doesn’t treat women like dolls: Freida Pinto.

Lily Allen targets columnist over marriage rumors on Twitter

LONDON – ‘The Smile’ singer Lily Allen has taken to Twitter to slam a journalist who reported the star is planning to marry in 2011 to help overcome the loss of her baby.

The 25-year-old singer was left devastated after losing her unborn son six months into her pregnancy in October 2010.

The tragedy deepened when she …. Read the original article  : here.

Documentary makers have to pay 25 percent in bribes: Mike Pandey

PANAJI – Documentary filmmakers have to pay officials a flat 25 percent bribe to obtain funds to make films, Indian ace wildlife filmmaker Mike Pandey said Monday.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 41st International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Pandey, a three-time Green Oscar winner, said rampant corruption in India had … Read : Documentary makers have to pay 25 percent in bribes: Mike Pandey.

Eat, workout, sleep, bond to remain fit

NEW DELHI – What are the four secrets that keep women fit and healthy? According to nutritionist Rujuta Diwakar, who has often been described as the mastermind behind actress Kareena Kapoor’s famed size zero, it is nutrition, exercise, sleep and relationships.

Diwakar, whose new book Women & The Weight Loss Tamasha will be released … Read more : Eat, workout, sleep, bond to remain fit.

Nocedure-the better botox sans the telltale signs

SYDNEY – Botox, a popular way to keep the youth intact, seems to be fading away as an increasing number of men and women are ditching the face-freezing injections for a so-called ‘natural look.’

The ‘nocedure’ or ‘no trace’ anti-ageing treatments promise to wind back the clock without the telltale signs.

Late last year Dannii Minogue announced …. Original source  : Nocedure-the better botox sans the telltale signs.

Jaganmohan Reddy resigns from Congress

HYDERABAD – Rebel Congress MP from Kadapa YS Jaganmohan Reddy has resigned from the party after the Congress expressed anger over the episodes telecast on Sakshi television channel owned by him criticised the party leadership.

His mother Vijayalaxmi also resigned as MLA from Pulivendula Assembly seat.

According to sources, Reddy is likely …. Read the original article  : Jaganmohan Reddy resigns from Congress.

Lily Allen may plan New Year wedding to tide over baby grief

LONDON – Actress Lily Allen, who suffered the tragic loss of her unborn baby earlier this month, is planning a New Year wedding to tide over her grief.

The devastating ordeal seems to have only strengthened her relationship with boy friend Sam Cooper.

“Lily and Sam had loose plans to marry after the baby was born but …. Source article  : Lily Allen may plan New Year wedding to tide over baby grief.

JK Rowling may win Oscar for the latest Potter film

LONDON – Novelist J. K. Rowling has been credited for the first time as producer on the latest film adaptation of her Harry Potter series, which possibly leaves the author in line to win an Oscar.

This means Rowling – worth an estimated 800 million pounds- could walk down the red carpet to collect an …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : JK Rowling may win Oscar for the latest Potter film.

Gaga, Usher, Kardashian ‘play dead’ to raise money for World AIDS Day

LONDON – Kim Kardashian has posed dead in a coffin for a new advert promoting The Digital Life Sacrifice, an internet campaign in which stars including Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and Usher will quit social networking sites to raise money for charity.

As a part of the campaign a host of celebrities will log off social …. Original source  : Gaga, Usher, Kardashian ‘play dead’ to raise money for World AIDS Day.

Divorce won’t stop me adopting, says Eva Longoria

LONDON – She may have divorced her husband, but Eva Longoria won’t let that stop her from adopting children.

The Desperate Housewives actress, who split from her basketball star husband Tony Parker after finding out that he had been texting one of her girlfriends, wants to adopt a child from Haiti as a single mother.

Longoria, … Read more >>>.

“November Christmas” Aired On CBS

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Certain movies are not merely made for entertainment. They have the inherent attribute which can melt people’s heart and impart warm and positive feelings in it. “November Christmas”, is one such example. This is a special television movie made by CBS, to elate the spirit o Christmas. It has been directed …. Source  : “November Christmas” Aired On CBS.

Ricky Martin’s parents embrace son’s sexuality

LONDON – Singer Ricky Martin was overjoyed and surpirsed when his parents accepted his sexuality and expressed their unconditional love for him.

Martin came out of the closet in March this year after fighting his feelings for years, and was prepared for a difficult talk with his parents, but was surprised when his parents revealed [..] Read the original article: here.

Hollywood Christmas Parade 2010 Kicks Off

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- On Sunday night, Los Angeles was decked up with spectacular color and dazzling lights as it prepared itself for one of the highly anticipated events Hollywood Christmas Parade 2010. Emmy award-winning television host Larry King was the Grand Marshall for the event who inaugurated the program. The 3.5-mile route of the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Anurag Kashyap’s Latest Venture

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Ace director Anurag Kashyap who is known for making much-acclaimed off-beat movies has been hogging headlines after industry sources have revealed that the filmmaker is all set to make the most expensive flick of her career. According to reports, the latest venture of the noted director has been tentatively titled “Gangs …. Original source  : Anurag Kashyap’s Latest Venture.

Liquor baron to give away short film awards at IFFI

PANAJI – Business and liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya will give away the best short film awards, including an environment film award, at the 41st International Film Festival of India’s (IFFI) short film centre (SFC) here Tuesday.

“Mr. Mallya will be attending award ceremony as chief guest. The SFC concept has clicked well and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Liquor baron to give away short film awards at IFFI.

Freida Pinto Opens Up

GOA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Freida Pinto was seen walking the red carpet at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Though the ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ star looked stunning on the red carpet while attending the Indian premiere of her latest film ‘You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger’, not many from the media or the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Freida Pinto Opens Up.

‘Spider-Man’ On Broadway

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The much-anticipated Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” had its first preview performance on Sunday evening to the utter delight of theater-goers who had been eagerly waiting for the musical for years now. The preview performance that was held at the Foxwoods Theatre in New York witnessed the presence of around …. Original source  : ‘Spider-Man’ On Broadway.

Soul Train Awards 2010: The Winners

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- BET broadcast the Soul Train Awards 2010 this Sunday and it looks like Alicia Keys stole the limelight in this ceremony as well. The show was taped back on November 10 but aired yesterday. The awards ceremony was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta and was …. Read the original article  : Soul Train Awards 2010: The Winners.

Bengali filmmakers from India eye Bangladesh market

PANAJI – It may seem overpopulated, poor and conflict ridden to some, but Bangladesh is a new beacon of light for Bengali filmmakers from India seeking to expand their market.

Noted Bengali filmmaker Gautam Ghose, whose films like “Paar” and “Yatra” have been critically hailed, says his team has managed to crack the Bangladesh …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bengali filmmakers from India eye Bangladesh market.

Rihanna vows never to cry in public

LONDON – Pop star Rihanna says she will never let her fans see her cry because she does not wish to show her vulnerable side to the public.

She has become famous for her feisty and aggressive persona ever since she bounced back from her beating at the hands of ex-boyfriend Chris Brown in February … Read more : Rihanna vows never to cry in public.