Entertainment – Newsletter for December 28, 2010

Blonde women earn more than brunettes or redheads

LONDON – Blonde women make more bucks than brunettes or redheads, reveals a new study.

They earn an average of 564 pounds more a year than women with dark hair and 823 pounds more than those with ginger tresses.

And whether the colour is natural or from a bottle doesn’t make a difference.

The average blonde earns 23,150 … Read more »».

Justin Bieber donates $1 from every concert ticket sale to charity

WASHINGTON – Teenage pop sensation Justin Bieber, who went from being a poor kid to an international superstar in just a year, donates 1 dollar (66 pence) from every concert ticket sale to a charity helping to build schools in the Third World.

The singer insists he knows what it’s like to have little and he …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Justin Bieber donates $1 from every concert ticket sale to charity.

When a basketball player almost poleaxed pregnant Penelope Cruz

LONDON – Soon-to-be-mum Penelope Cruz had a lucky escape while watching a basketball match, when a player nearly fell on her.

The ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ actress attended the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Miami Dolphins in California with husband Javier Bardem, reports the Daily Star.

She avoided an injury when a Lakers player launched himself into …. Read the original article  : here.

Owen Wilson wants Lady Gaga in ‘Zoolander’ sequel

LONDON – Pop icon Lady Gaga may soon get her first big movie role, as Owen Wilson is considering casting the singer in the ‘Zoolander’ sequel.

Wilson and Ben Stiller planning a follow-up to the hit 2001 comedy, and is likely to hit cinemas in 2012.

Wilson, who starred opposite Stiller in the original movie, has revealed … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Owen Wilson wants Lady Gaga in ‘Zoolander’ sequel.

Nicole Kidman opens up about ‘emotional’ Unifem role

WASHINGTON – Aussie actress Nicole Kidman has revealed that her role as global women’s organisation Unifem’s goodwill ambassador has sometimes reduced her to tears.

The star said that she has had to toughen up in order to be able to listen to rape victims’ stories without breaking down.

“I’m a terrible person sometimes for this because I … Original article on : Nicole Kidman opens up about ‘emotional’ Unifem role.

Gay Richard Chamberlain advises other gays to “stay in the closet”

NEW YORK – Actor George Richard Chamberlain, who managed to keep his homosexuality a secret for decades, has advised other gay men who are in the same profession as him to “stay in the closet”.

Chamberlain, 76, who gained fame in the … Read more : Gay Richard Chamberlain advises other gays to “stay in the closet”.

The power to charge your phone – is in your pants!

WASHINGTON – Sure, we have heard of solar powered heaters and calculators, even plans for a Japanese space station to get its energy from solar power. Now prepare yourself for an entirely new ’solar power’ pants.

A new clothing line from Silvr Lining puts solar panels on its 920-dollar … Read this article on Gaea Times at : The power to charge your phone – is in your pants!.

Will ABBA sing at Wills, Kate’s wedding?

LONDON – Rumours are abound that popular band ABBA may sing at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding next year.

Bookies are giving odds on them reforming when Wills and Kate say I Do I Do I Do I Do I Do on April 29.

Ladbrokes’ Alex Donohue … Read more : Will ABBA sing at Wills, Kate’s wedding?.

Eminent theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead

KOLKATA – Renowned theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik died at a private hospital in Kolkata following respiratory problems, family sources said Tuesday.

Banik, 55, who was hospitalised on Dec 25, died around 11.50 p.m. Monday. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Equally adept as a playwright, actor and director, Banik had a nearly …. Original article  : Eminent theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead.

Megan Gale’s brush with death

MELBOURNE – Model Megan Gale has revealed that she was almost the victim of a near fatal crash in her hometown of Perth.

The actress hasn’t had a good run of things of late.

After recently splitting with long-term love, comedian Andy Lee, after a four-year romance, the DJs ambassador was almost the victim of a near … Original source on Gaea Times at : Megan Gale’s brush with death.

Courteney Cox celebrated Christmas with BFF Jennifer Aniston

WASHINGTON – Courteney Cox apparently celebrated Christmas Eve with daughter Coco and her BFF Jennifer Aniston

“Both Jen and Courteney are tired after a long year,” People mag quoted a source close to Cox as saying.

“They celebrated Christmas [with] each other and just focused on making things special for Coco,” the source added.

Cox, 46, …. Read the original article  : Courteney Cox celebrated Christmas with BFF Jennifer Aniston.

Demi Lovato left rehab to spend Christmas with family

LONDON – Troubled teen star Demi Lovato, who is in rehab over emotional and physical issues, was granted a short break over the weekend to spend Christmas Day with her family.

The 18-year-old singer/actress pulled out of the Jonas Brothers’ South American tour in October (10) to check into the treatment center.

After nearly two months of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Demi Lovato left rehab to spend Christmas with family.

Reality shows are scripted, says comedian Vir Das

NEW DELHI – He has carved a niche for himself as a stand-up comedian and is now trying his luck on big screen, but Vir Das has no intention of participating in reality shows because he feels they are all scripted.

“Honestly, I am not a fan of reality shows myself as they are almost …. Original source  : Reality shows are scripted, says comedian Vir Das.

‘Tera Kya Hoga Johnny’ release postponed indefinitely (Movie Snippets)

NEW DELHI – Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra’s “Tera Kya Hoga Johnny” seems jinxed! The movie was wrapped up in 2008 and was slated for a New Year’s eve release, but has now been further delayed.

“The release of ‘Tera Kya hoga Johnny’ is being postponed indefinitely owing to unfavourable market conditions,” said a press statement from …. Source article  : ‘Tera Kya Hoga Johnny’ release postponed indefinitely (Movie Snippets).

Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes’ Hollywood rich list

WASHINGTON – Chat show host Oprah Winfrey has been named Hollywood’s highest earner of 2010 by Forbes magazine.

The talk show queen landed the top spot on the newly-released Hollywood’s 20 Highest-Earning of 2010 with an estimated 315-million-dollar windfall.

The success of ‘Avatar’ has put director James Cameron in second place with an estimated 210 million dollars.

Filmmaker … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes’ Hollywood rich list.

Westlife vow never to split

LONDON – Irish pop stars Westlife have made a promise that they will never split and pursue solo careers.

The ‘Swear It Again’ hitmakers were rocked when singer Brian McFadden quit the group in 2004, sparking fears the band was over for good.

But the four remaining members stayed together and continued to enjoy chart success – … Read : Westlife vow never to split.

‘Black Swan’ involved in lawsuit

LONDON – ‘Black Swan’ has become embroiled in a lawsuit filed by a New York film production company.

Bosses at Overnight LLC are locked in a legal battle with the company’s former president over who won the firm a credit on the new movie.

Executives, led by producer Rick Schwartz, have claimed Aaron Kaufman “misrepresented his knowledge, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Black Swan’ involved in lawsuit.

‘SpiderMan’ stuntman ‘fortunate to be alive’

LONDON – SpiderMan musical stuntman Christopher Tierney’s father says that his son is fortunate to be alive.

The daredevil walked again on Christmas Eve for the first time since an onstage accident, which left him hospitalised over the holidays.

He fell from a platform during a performance of ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’ last week and suffered …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘SpiderMan’ stuntman ‘fortunate to be alive’.

Bieber unique donation technique

LONDON – Singer Justin Bieber reportedly takes out $1 from every ticket sold for his concerts and donates it to a charity that helps in building schools in Third World countries.

The pop sensation, who went from being a poor kid to an international superstar in just a year, insists he knows what it’s like …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Allen, Cooper engaged?

LONDON – Lily Allen and her boyfriend Sam Cooper are reportedly engaged. The latter proposed the pop singer on Christmas.

“It all came out of the blue but Lily was overwhelmed, and they are both overjoyed. Lily was telling everyone that she and Sam had just got engaged and they could not keep the smiles …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Allen, Cooper engaged?.