Colin Firth played gay prof in A Single Man to go nude before 50!

LONDON – Colin Firth says he decided to step into the shoes of a gay professor for his BAFTA award winning role because he wanted to go nude before turning 50.

Firth’s role in “A Single Man” has not only won him much critical acclaim and a best actor … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Colin Firth played gay prof in A Single Man to go nude before 50!.

Gwyneth Paltrow to play Marlene Dietrich

LONDON – Gwyneth Paltrow is set to play Marlene Dietrich, the Hollywood legend known for her louche nightclub lifestyle.
The German actress was known for her dependence on drink and drugs, plus a string of affairs with the likes of Frank Sinatra, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Gwyneth Paltrow to play Marlene Dietrich.

New online therapy programme helps you beat the ‘office’ blues

WELLINGTON – For all those stressed with their jobs, an online therapy programme that could revolutionise how companies deal with on-the-job stress is being introduced.

Depressed workers are being offered online counselling through a programme, called Beating the Blues.
It is being trialled in New Zealand by … Read more »».

Marie Osmond’s 18-year-old son commits suicide

LONDON – Singer Marie Osmond’s teenager son has committed suicide by jumping from a building in Los Angeles.

Michael Blosil plunged to his death from a window at his apartment block, reports News of the World.
He left a note saying a long battle with depression … Read more : Marie Osmond’s 18-year-old son commits suicide.

Dealing with dad’s death was the hardest thing ever, says Simon Cowell

LONDON – Simon Cowell may not be known for his sensitive side but the music mogul had to hold back his tears when he re-lived the moment he discovered his father had died.

In a telly interview with his pal Piers Morgan, Cowell described the time …. Original article  : Dealing with dad’s death was the hardest thing ever, says Simon Cowell.

Cinematographers Awards

Caleb Deschanel
attend the ‘24th Annual American Society of Cinematographers Awards’ held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel
Los Angeles, USA.
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Thai king leaves hospital for 4 hours on ‘personal’ matter

Thai king leaves hospital for 4 hours
BANGKOK – Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej briefly left the hospital where he has been treated for the past five months to make a late-night visit to his palace, an official said Sunday.

It was the first time the 82-year-old monarch has left Siriraj Hospital since he was hospitalized Sept. 19 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Thai king leaves hospital for 4 hours on ‘personal’ matter.

Bachchans to skip Holi celebrations this year too

NEW DELHI – The Bachchan family is going to give Holi celebrations a miss this year too, due to the death of a close relative of family friend Amar Singh and the recent Pune blast, which killed 17 people.
“We do not celebrate again this year. Primarily because of the death of a close …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bachchans to skip Holi celebrations this year too.

Beauty who ended Peter Andre’s post-Jordan celibacy vow reveals all

LONDON – Peter Andre had sex with a woman, linked to Orlando Bloom in the past, just eight days after his divorce with Katie Price, it has emerged.
The singer romped a former Pixie Lott stylist, Maddy Ford, after meeting her in a birthday party of his friend/champion windsurfer Nick …. Source  : Beauty who ended Peter Andre’s post-Jordan celibacy vow reveals all.

Mums working part-time have healthiest kids

MELBOURNE – A new Australian study has found that mums working part-time raise healthier children than their counterparts who stay at home or have a full-time job.

The study, “Do Working Mothers Raise Couch Potato Kids?” shows that kids of part-time mums have less …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

MJ’s death re-enacted on US TV

LONDON – A controversial reconstruction of Michael Jackson’s death has been shown on US television.
The 30-minute macabre re-enactment was broadcast in the US on cable channel VH1, reports News of the World.
It shows an actor playing Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray trying to revive the singer with … Read more : MJ’s death re-enacted on US TV.

Brittany Murphy ‘had 109 Vicodin in 11 days’, says coroner

NEW YORK – A coroner’s reports into Brittany Murphy’s death have revealed that the actress filled a prescription for painkiller Vicodin just 11 days before she died late last year but 109 pills were missing … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Brittany Murphy ‘had 109 Vicodin in 11 days’, says coroner.

Kylie Minogue ‘just can’t get burlesque dancer’s moves out of her head’

LONDON – Kylie Minogue has been raving about a hot dancer after she witnessed her in a private strip show.

The Aussie pop princess, 41, saw Polly Rae rehearse her racy Hurly Burly act before it premiered in London’s Leicester Square Theatre.
And Minogue just can’t get the steamy act …. Original source  : Kylie Minogue ‘just can’t get burlesque dancer’s moves out of her head’.

Sacha Baron Cohen to present an Oscar

LONDON – ‘Bruno’ star Sacha Baron Cohen, among other comic stars, will hand out an Oscar at the 82nd Academy Awards this year.
Jason Bateman, Steve Carell, Tina Fey and Ben Stiller will also present the awards.
Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin are set to …. Original article  : Sacha Baron Cohen to present an Oscar.

Kannada comedian Shankar dead, few pay last respects

BANGALORE – Kannada comedian B.K. Shankar died after a brief illness Saturday but sadly hardly any from the state’s film industry paid their last respects to the actor who has worked in over 200 movies, industry sources said Sunday.

Shankar, 56, was suffering from severe jaundice and was declared dead by attending doctors in his residence. … Read more »»».

‘Precious’ sweeps Image Awards

LONDON – ‘Precious’ won six gongs at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s annual Image Awards in Los Angeles.

The film bagged the awards for best movie, best independent movie and best actress for its star Gabourey Sidibe.
It tells the story of the abused, illiterate Harlem …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Precious’ sweeps Image Awards.

Uma Thurman’s contract reveals her ‘do’s and don’ts’ list

NEW YORK – It looks like Uma Thurman has a lengthy list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to her film jobs.
A contract obtained by TheSmokingGun.com for Thurman’s now-defunct next film, ‘Eloise in Paris,’ set to start filming this week, reveals the 39-year-old …. Original source  : Uma Thurman’s contract reveals her ‘do’s and don’ts’ list.

Aretha Franklin’s new album inspired by broken heart

LONDON – Aretha Franklin has revealed that her new album was inspired by a broken relationship.

The Queen of Soul wrote and produced a few of the songs and is executive producer of the album called, Aretha: A Woman Falling out of Love, reports the Mirror.
She offered a preview of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Aretha Franklin’s new album inspired by broken heart.

Daniel Radcliffe hopes to stamp out homophobia

LONDON – “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe hopes to eliminate homophobia by being a part of a new campaign encouraging tolerance for all sexual orientations.

The 20-year-old star is shooting for a public service announcement (PSA) on behalf of the Trevor Project, a foundation that provides support for members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and … Read more : Daniel Radcliffe hopes to stamp out homophobia.

Bomb squad rushed to Ozzy Osbourne’s event

LONDON – A bomb squad was called to singer Ozzy Osbourne’s book signing event after the cops caught a man with some handmade fireworks.

The Black Sabbath rocker was signing copies of his autobiography when police officers spotted a man allegedly smoking marijuana at the event in a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Palm Beach Gardens, …. Original source  : Bomb squad rushed to Ozzy Osbourne’s event.