Entertainment – Newsletter for December 29, 2010

Kolkata lines up celebrations to usher in the New Year

KOLKATA – Dancers from around the world gyrating to the choicest selections of the finest DJs, theme parties, vintage wine and lip-smacking food – Kolkata is all set to ring in 2011 with style.

The city’s five-star hotels and high-end clubs have lined up events ranging from poolside parties to buffet dinners, serving exotic champagne …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kolkata lines up celebrations to usher in the New Year.

At 90, Shimla’s skating rink set for nationals

SHIMLA – Ninety years old and still going strong – Asia’s only natural ice skating rink is all set to host skaters from across the country for the national skating championship next week.

“The Ice Skating Association of India has decided to host a three-day national championship in Shimla from Jan 3,” Simla (as the … Read more >>>.

Nepal to get a taste of Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor

KATHMANDU – Indian celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, acclaimed as much for his lip-smacking culinary skills as his flair for business, will be displaying both in a more distant playing field when his chain of The Yellow Chilli restaurants makes its debut in Nepal.

Already flourishing in nearly two dozen locations in India, the eating chain … Read more >>>.

Lead actress leaves troubled ‘Spider-Man’ musical

NEW YORK – One of the lead actresses in the musical ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’ has decided to leave the production after she sustained a concussion during the first preview performance.

Natalie Mendoza, 30, who plays Arachne in the Broadway musical, is still recovering from the accident, and according to two people who work on … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lead actress leaves troubled ‘Spider-Man’ musical.

Dannii Minogue says she would love to dress Jennifer Aniston

WASHINGTON – Singer-turned-fashion designer Dannii Minogue has revealed that she would love to dress Jennifer Aniston.

The Australian beauty launched her clothing range, Project D, earlier this year and a host of stars have already been seen in her dresses.

But Dannii and business partner Tabitha Somerset Webb admit it would be a dream come true … Read more >>.

Michael Douglas to receive Icon Award next month

WASHINGTON – Michael Douglas will be honoured with the Icon Award at the 22nd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival next month for his work as an actor and producer.

The 66-year-old actor is planning to take time out from his recovery from throat cancer to collect the accolade in person at the prestigious event on …. Original source  : Michael Douglas to receive Icon Award next month.

Lindsay Lohan ‘to leave rehab Jan. 4???

NEW YORK – Lindsay Lohan will reportedly be leaving the Betty Ford Center on Jan. 4, as opposed to court-ordered end-date of Jan. 3.

According to TMZ.com, Lindsay is supposed to leave the rehab center on Jan. 3, but the starlet has made plans to extend her stay by one day, reports the New York Daily …. Read the original article  : here.

Cook, chomp, hog – food channels on small screen menu

NEW DELHI – Cookery shows are no longer the half-an-hour afternoon how-to-do-it shows aimed at bored housewives. Food has become top grosser on television at yearend, leading to 24X7 food channels and eye-ball grabbing cookery reality shows.

“Food shows are like pornography for viewers,” says popular chef Ritu Dalmia. No wonder there’s a sudden flurry …. Source article  : Cook, chomp, hog – food channels on small screen menu.

Non-polluting toilets, alternative cremations – green methods for 2011

BANGALORE – An eco-friendly technology to dispose of dead bodies as an alternative to cremation and burial is making a debut in Europe. The unusual “corpse compost method” turns bodies into soil. And people who care about improving the environment can also turn to using No-Mix toilets that collect urine and faeces separately.

These toilets … Original article on : Non-polluting toilets, alternative cremations – green methods for 2011.

Indulge – but sensibly – to stay fit this New Year

NEW DELHI – It’s the year-end with cocktail parties, sinful gastronomical delights and lots of alcohol on the cards for party hoppers. Linked with all that merry-making is the inevitable weight gain, but experts say smart eating choices are the way out.

“New Year is a season to indulge, but do it sensibly – … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indulge – but sensibly – to stay fit this New Year.

LaBeouf spotted holding hands with mystery girl after Carey Mulligan split

WASHINGTON – Actor Shia LaBeouf was recently spotted with a mystery girl.

Months after his breakup with Carey Mulligan, the 24-year-old Transformers star packed on the PDA with a new woman over breakfast at Little Dom’s in L.A.’s Los Feliz, California, reports UsMagazine.com.

Over coffee and intimate chat, LaBeouf held hands with his mystery girl.

According to a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : LaBeouf spotted holding hands with mystery girl after Carey Mulligan split.

Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews to reunite for Glee?

WASHINGTON – If reports are to be believed, then The Princess Diaries stars, Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews, are in negotiations to work together for an upcoming episode of Glee.

Dame Julie is in talks to play the grandmother of Chris Colfer’s gay character Kurt Hummel, while 2011 Oscars co-host Hathaway is reportedly close to signing … Read : Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews to reunite for Glee?.

Kate Moss prefers ‘natural look’ when not working

WASHINGTON – British supermodel Kate Moss has revealed that she prefers ‘natural look’ when she is not working.

Moss, who has fronted cosmetic campaigns for Rimmel London and Dior, prefers to have a fresh, untouched face when she is off duty.

“I love make-up when I’m in the studio but when I’m not working I just want …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kelly Osbourne calls ex fiance ‘the biggest piece of s**t’

WASHINGTON – Kelly Osbourne has launched a foul-mouthed tirade against her ex-fiance, model Luke Worrall, on micro-blogging site Twitter, calling him ‘the biggest piece of s**t’.

The TV star split from Worrall in July amidst allegations he had cheated on her.

It seems Osbourne has now discovered the cheating rumours are true and took to her … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kelly Osbourne calls ex fiance ‘the biggest piece of s**t’.

Producer of ‘LiLo’ movie backpedals after her mum’s legal action threat

WASHINGTON – The writer/producer of ‘Dogs in Pocketbooks’ says that reports suggesting that the movie-about a starlet addicted to drugs and alcohol who goes in and out of rehab-is based on Lindsay Lindsay are “totally blown out of proportion.”

Earlier, screenwriter Charles Casillo said that his self-described ’screwball comedy’ is based on the ‘Mean Girls’ star, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jay-Z spends ???227K on Beyonce’s Christmas gifts

LONDON – Beyonce Knowles bagged some great gifts this Christmas.

The singer’s husband Jay-Z apparently spent 227,000 pounds on her.

The 41-year-old rapper splashed out on Birkin bags for his missus, 29, at New York’s Hermes boutique.

“Jay was in a private room of Hermes doing last-minute shopping. He had a guard standing watch outside,” the Daily …. Read the original article  : here.

Porn firm wants to buy rumoured Demi Lovato sex tape and destroy it

WASHINGTON – Demi Lovato’s sex tape rumours are running wild on the Internet, but a porn company is desperate to obtain the alleged footage and destroy it.

Vivid Entertainment founder Steve Hirsch has said that if such a tape does exist, they plan to buy it, and either destroy it, or return it to the Disney … Read more »»».

Bar Refaeli dons tiny bikini in Mexico

NEW YORK – Israeli model Bar Refaeli was spotted sporting a tiny bikini in Mexico.

While New Yorkers brave several inches of snow, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model donned a teeny, tiny floral bikini in the vacation hot spot, reports the New York Daily News.

The 25-year-old was pictured relaxing on a beach chair while indulging in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bar Refaeli dons tiny bikini in Mexico.

Sly becomes brand ambassador for Italian writing company

LONDON – ‘Rocky’ star Sylvester Stallone has taken his love of fine pens to another level – by agreeing to become a consultant and public face of luxury writing company Montegrappa.

The 64-year-old is an avid collector of high-quality writing instruments and always uses a Montegrappa marker to ink his name on movie contracts.

According to TradeArabia.com, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sly becomes brand ambassador for Italian writing company.

Aretha Franklin – latest victim of Internet death hoax

LONDON – Legendary singer Aretha Franklin has become the latest victim of an Internet death hoax.

However, a rep for the star has confirmed that she is alive and well.

The Queen of Soul underwent surgery at a hospital in Detroit, Michigan earlier this month to treat an undisclosed ailment, with subsequent reports suggesting she has been … Read more >>>.