Entertainment – Newsletter for December 27, 2010

Bollywood wishes more blockbusters for Salman on 45th b’day

NEW DELHI – Bollywood’s Dabangg star Salman Khan, who is celebrating his 45th birthday in Dubai Monday, has been wished many more blockbusters and lots of happiness by his friends from tinsel town.

Some actors took to micro-blogging site Twitter to wish Salman, who gave the highest grosser of 2010 with Dabangg:
Sonakshi Sinha: … Read more >>.

Spider-Man stunt actor walking again after 30ft fall

WASHINGTON – The fourth actor who was injured on the set of the trouble-plagued Broadway musical ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’, is now recovering.

A stunt actor who fell 30 feet while playing Spider-Man on Broadway is walking again, and his father said that he … Read more »».

Soaps, reality shows, comedies hog prime time TV slot (2010 in Retrospect)

NEW DELHI – The small screen was one potpouri of entertainment – from soaps to reality shows, TV channels offered a variety of shows and audiences didn’t stick to any one genre. From tearjerkers like “Uttran” to controversial reality show “Bigg Boss” to light-hearted comedy “Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Show”, they lapped up everything that [..] Read the original article: here.

It was the year of newbies in Bollywood with 150 debuts (2010 in Retrospect)

NEW DELHI – For Bollywood’s A-listers the going was tough in 2010, but a whole lot of fresh talent came as a breather for the Hindi film industry.

Industry estimates say 2010 saw over 150 debuts both on and off screen in about 180 releases. And Bollywood can boast of new names like directors Anusha …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : It was the year of newbies in Bollywood with 150 debuts (2010 in Retrospect).

MJ’s brother to headline New Year’s Eve gig at Atlanta

NEW YORK – Michael Jackson’s older brother Tito Jackson is set to perform at a New Year’s Eve gig in Atlanta.

The solo artist will headline the annual Peach Drop to count down to 2011, reports the New York Post.

Tito will ring in the New Year with his mother, Katherine Jackson, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed [..] Read the original article: here.

Singer Teena Marie passes away at 54

WASHINGTON – Popular RnB singer and songwriter Teena Marie has passed away. She was 54 years old.

Marie was found dead at her Pasadena home Sunday, Pasadena Police Lt. Diego Torres said. Police and paramedics were called to her home about 3 p.m. after her daughter found her unconscious, he said.

She was born Mary Christine Brockert … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Singer Teena Marie passes away at 54.

Cheryl Cole most surfed celeb in 2010

LONDON – British web surfers have asked more questions about Cheryl Cole than any other celebrity this year.

The ‘Girls Aloud’ singer, dominated website Ask Jeeves as fans flocked to find out all about her, reports the Daily Star.

They wanted to know everything from whom the 27-year-old is dating to whether she smokes.

“People can’t get enough …. Source  : Cheryl Cole most surfed celeb in 2010.

Jay-Z splurges on wife Beyonce’s Christmas gifts

NEW YORK – Jay-Z is one generous husband.

The rapper was spotted on a last-minute Christmas dash for gifts for wife Beyonce.

On Christmas Eve, Jay-Z was at the Hermes boutique in New York, where he reportedly spent 350,000 dollars on Birkin bags among other things for his wife, reports the New York Post.

“Jay was in … Original article on : Jay-Z splurges on wife Beyonce’s Christmas gifts.

Denise Richards slams Sheen’s death hoax, insists he is ‘alive’

NEW YORK – Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife Denise Richards has slammed the death rumour of ‘Two And A Half Men’ star insisting that the actor is ‘alive’ and doing well.

Sheen’s death hoax circulated the Internet this weekend but his ex Richards, slammed the reports later that day, reports the New York Daily News.

The “Wild Things” star … Read more : Denise Richards slams Sheen’s death hoax, insists he is ‘alive’.

Barbara Cartland’s guide on to the perfect New Year’s Eve bash

LONDON – New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to throw a party -everyone is in a festive mood, looking to mark the end of the year and to kick-off the new one with a bang.

And if you want to throw a truly memorable bash, here is Dame Barbara Cartland’s guide to social etiquette, written … Original source on Gaea Times at : Barbara Cartland’s guide on to the perfect New Year’s Eve bash.

Hollywood scored high with fantasies, action in India (2010 in Retrospect)

NEW DELHI – Fantasy, fantasy and more fantasy – Indian audiences swooned to the Hollywood mojo in 2010 thanks to their penchant for out-of-the-world experiences with a dash of action.

IANS lists top imports that grossed their way to success in 2010:
1. “Inception”: Mindbender – one word that aptly describes the sci-fi entertainer that took …. Original source  : Hollywood scored high with fantasies, action in India (2010 in Retrospect).

‘9 Eleven’ – A Bollywood recipe prepared in US

WASHINGTON – It’s a Bollywood film complete with an item number, but it’s made by Indian Americans for the desi crowd at home and abroad and touted as the first Hindi film shot entirely in Washington.

Called “9 Eleven”, “it has nothing to do with the 9/11 attacks”, says young filmmaker Manan Singh Katohora, who …. Source article  : ‘9 Eleven’ – A Bollywood recipe prepared in US.

Selena Gomez’s no-sex promise ring missing!

NEW YORK – Selena Gomez has been spotted with Justin Bieber with her promise ring, which signified her vow to abstain from sex until marriage, missing.

The Disney starlet got her father to buy her the purity bling two years back, reports the New York Daily News.

“He went to the church and got it blessed. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Selena Gomez’s no-sex promise ring missing!.

Pamela owes another ???120K unpaid tax bill!

LONDON – Pamela Anderson has been hit with a demand for 120,000-pound unpaid tax bill, according to Californian Authorities.

The Baywatch actress has previously had tax trouble stemming from failure to pay property taxes and income tax on her earnings, reports the Daily Mail.

The latest demand was filed last month before Anderson took up her role … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pamela owes another ???120K unpaid tax bill!.

I may contribute to Akshay’s film again: Pakistani rapper Bohemia

CHANDIGARH – US-based Pakistani rapper Bohemia, who collaborated with Akshay Kumar in “Chandni Chowk To China” for the snazzy version of the title track, is expecting to ink another deal with the Bollywood star.

“Last month I had a meeting with Akshay bhai again. Hopefully, I will again contribute in his another film. Talks are …. Source article  : I may contribute to Akshay’s film again: Pakistani rapper Bohemia.

84-yr-old Playboy founder Hefner engaged to 24-yr-old ex-playmate

LONDON – Hugh Hefner may be 84 years old now but he knows how to bounce back in love, and announced that he is set to get married again.

The Playboy founder announced on Twitter his engagement to 24-year-old girlfriend and December 2009 Playmate Crystal Harris, reports the Daily Mail.

Hefner, married twice before, told his … Original source on Gaea Times at : 84-yr-old Playboy founder Hefner engaged to 24-yr-old ex-playmate.

Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz ‘look cozy’ during Christmas

LONDON – Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz have fueled rumours of their possible romance after they were photographed hand-in-hand during a cozy Christmas break together.

Pictures in the News of the World today show the pair, who star together in ‘Dream House’ due to be released next year, laughing and holding hands while away together in … Read : Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz ‘look cozy’ during Christmas.

Now, a jab that could help you drop two dress sizes in 6 months!

LONDON – Want to slip in your favorite outfit but that extra tummy bulge stopping you from doing so? Don’t worry because researchers have now come up with a remedy.

A diet drug that helps women drop two dress sizes in six months could be available in just three years.

The jab has produced “phenomenal” results helping …. Read the original article  : Now, a jab that could help you drop two dress sizes in 6 months!.

Guess who all made it to 2010’s fashion faux pas list?

LONDON – Most of them are looked up to as idols for their out-of-the-box dressing styles, but guess the streak of experimenting went a tad further with some international celebrities who wore everything but elegance in 2010.

Talk of faux pas and one couldn’t forget the invincible queen of disaster – Lady Gaga, who wore … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Guess who all made it to 2010’s fashion faux pas list?.

‘Fockers’ sequel beats ‘True Grit’ on holiday weekend

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK – Christmas is a family festival – even at the cinema – and not very friendly to Westerns. Despite bad reviews, the comedy sequel “Little Fockers” ruled the US and Canadian holiday weekend box office with an estimated $34 million for its debut weekend.

The film, also known as “Meet the Little [..] Read the original article: here.