Wedding Bells for Master Anand

March 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Master Anand got married recently. Who is he now?

Anand is still known as master Anand for he was a popular child actor and is known mainly for his roles as a child artiste. He recently got married to Yashaswini from Bangalore. After working in the popular Ganesha series, he went … Read : Wedding Bells for Master Anand.

NCAA: Duke beats Purdue 70-57; Michigan State beats No. 9 seed Northern Iowa 59-52

NCAA: Duke beats Purdue 70-57
Nolan Smith and Jon Scheyer rescued Duke in the second half, heating up from the field after a miserable first 20 minutes and lifting the top-seeded Blue Devils to a 70-57 victory over fourth-seeded Purdue in the South Regional.

Kyle Singler also had a big game for the Blue Devils, but it’s … Read more >>>.

Music launch of Sanchari

March 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Raj and Bianca Desai starrer Sanchari had its music launch recently. The launch was held in Bangalore on Monday.

The album was released by renowned producer K. Manju. The film has been produced by Nagaraja Reddy and his brother Prabhakara Reddy, Lakshmaiah and Ramappa are the co-producers. Directed by Kiran … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Music launch of Sanchari.

Manmohan dinner crashers get on reality show

WASHINGTON – Two wannabe TV stars who crashed President Barack Obama’s State dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House last year are getting their wish at last.

The Virginia socialite couple, Tareq and Michaele Salahi, who sauntered in uninvited to the dinner, will star in and become the focal point of Bravo’s reality … Read : Manmohan dinner crashers get on reality show.

Kerala and Karnataka actors are sidelined in Bollywood: Sudeep (Interview)

MUMBAI – He may have rubbed shoulders with the likes of megastar Amitabh Bachchan in only his second Hindi film “Rann”, but Kannada star Sudeep is a little disillusioned with Bollywood. Actors from Karnataka and Kerala, he says, are “totally sidelined by Hindi filmgoers”.
“I didn’t come to Mumbai looking for a career. I …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kerala and Karnataka actors are sidelined in Bollywood: Sudeep (Interview).

Shubha’s replacement shocks Diganth

March 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): When he came on the sets of Putra for the first time, actor Diganth was shocked to not find actress Shubha Poonja around. He was surprised that she had been replaced by actress Supreetha (of Ambaari fame) without his knowledge.
Putra is the remake of Emdan Magan, a Tamil film. … Original article on : Shubha’s replacement shocks Diganth.

Vivek distraught after Nityanand scandal

March 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): After the Swami Nityanand sex scandal thickened with the emergence of another sleaze video showing the Swami with Tamil actress Yuvarani, a majority of his disciples, both from Bollywood and the South Indian film industries, have been trying to disassociate themselves from him.
Vivek Oberoi was one of the Swami’s …. Source  : Vivek distraught after Nityanand scandal.

Fox says ‘24??? will end, Kiefer Sutherland says cast, crew wanted show to end on a ‘high note’

Fox says Kiefer Sutherland’s ‘24′ will end May 24

LOS ANGELES – The drama “24″ won’t be ticking much longer on TV. Fox announced Friday that its action-packed real-time show starring Kiefer Sutherland as anti-terrorism agent Jack Bauer will wind down at the end of its current eighth season on May 24.
Sutherland said in a statement …. Source article  : Fox says ‘24′ will end, Kiefer Sutherland says cast, crew wanted show to end on a ‘high note’.

NCAA: Michigan State beats No. 9 seed Northern Iowa 59-52, will play Tennessee on Sunday

NCAA: Michigan State beats Northern Iowa 59-52

Chris Allen managed a key putback with about 30 seconds left, and Michigan State used stellar defense and gritty determination down the stretch to fend off ninth-seeded Northern Iowa 59-52 in the Midwest Regional semifinals.
The Spartans put a somber ending on a dream run for the Panthers, who gave … Original article on : NCAA: Michigan State beats No. 9 seed Northern Iowa 59-52, will play Tennessee on Sunday.

How Sandra Bullock Found Out About Jesse James’ Infidelity

Los Angeles (GaeaTimes.com) The story of Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Split is now all over the internet but how Sandra Bullock found that her husband was cheating on her? The answer is quite unexpected.

According to a report published in the Pop Eater, Jesse James didn’t tell his wife about his infidelity nor Michelle … Original article on : How Sandra Bullock Found Out About Jesse James’ Infidelity.

Experience magic of 1980s with ‘Housefull’ music (IANS Music Review)

Film: “Housefull”; Music Directors: Shankar Mahadevan-Ehsaan Noorani-Loy Mendonsa; Lyricists: Sameer and Amitabh Bhattacharya; Singers: Loy, Tarun Sagar, Alyssa Mendonsa, Neeraj Shridhar, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Ritu Pathak, Mika Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, Sajid Khan, Arun Ingle, Shabbir Kumar and Vivinenne Pocha; Rating:***
Composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have an impressive range – from the Sufi songs in …. Read the original article  : Experience magic of 1980s with ‘Housefull’ music (IANS Music Review).

Sandra Bullock says she wouldn’t have spared Tiger Woods

NEW YORK – This year’s Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock, who walked out on husband Jesse James two weeks ago after his philandering ways came to light, says she would have given Tiger Woods a tough time if she were in his wife’s place.
The remarks by the 45-year-old actress were made in January – …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sandra Bullock says she wouldn’t have spared Tiger Woods.

I want to be a trendsetter like my dad: Luv Sinha

NEW DELHI – Another actor son makes his debut next week. And Luv Sinha, the son of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, is unabashed about following in his father’s footsteps and says he wants to be a trendsetter too.
Luv, who is set to make his debut with the partition drama “Sadiyaan” with veterans Hema Malini, …. Read the original article  : I want to be a trendsetter like my dad: Luv Sinha.

Franzen has 2 goals, 2 assists in Red Wings’ 6-2 victory over Wild

Franzen has 2 goals, 2 assists to lead Red Wings

DETROIT – Johan Franzen had two goals and two assists for his first career four-point game in the Detroit Red Wings’ 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night.
Pavel Datsyuk, Tomas Holmstrom and Jonathan Ericsson each had a goal and an assist, and Drew Miller …. Read the original article  : Franzen has 2 goals, 2 assists in Red Wings’ 6-2 victory over Wild.

Fox says the action-packed real-time show ‘24??? will end after current season

Fox says ‘24′ to end after current season
LOS ANGELES – The drama “24″ won’t be ticking much longer on TV. Fox announced Friday that its action-packed real-time show starring Kiefer Sutherland as anti-terrorism agent Jack Bauer will wind down at the end of its current eighth season on May 24.

Sutherland said in a statement that …. Source  : Fox says the action-packed real-time show ‘24′ will end after current season.

Fox drama ‘24??? to end after current season

‘24′ to end after current season
LOS ANGELES – The drama “24″ won’t be ticking much longer on TV.

Fox announced Friday that its action-packed real-time show starring Kiefer Sutherland as anti-terrorism agent Jack Bauer will wind down at the end of its current eighth season on May 24.
Sutherland said in a statement that the show’s cast … Original article on : Fox drama ‘24′ to end after current season.

Cancer-stricken Dennis Hopper gets star on walk of fame

LOS ANGELES – Cancer-stricken actor Dennis Hopper was honoured Friday with a star on Hollywood’s walk of fame.

The actor, 73, is reportedly too weak to continue chemotherapy for his advanced prostate cancer. But he received permission from his doctor to attend the short ceremony recognising his contribution to more than 150 movies.
Hopper began his … Read more >>.

Correction: Peter Graves obit

Correction: Peter Graves obit
LOS ANGELES – In a March 14 obituary for actor Peter Graves, The Associated Press gave an incorrect title for a film he appeared in. The correct title was “Beginning of the End,” not “Beginning of the World.”

The story also incorrectly stated that the television series “Mission: Impossible,” in which Graves starred, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Correction: Peter Graves obit.

Mystery lover of Jesse James hires top attorney

LOS ANGELES – It has now emerged that Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock’s husband Jesse James had a three-year relationship with a mystery model claiming to have enough evidence to prove James had been openly cheating on his wife.
The mystery woman has now appointed the famous attorney Gloria Allred, reported okmagazine.com.
“I represent a … Read : Mystery lover of Jesse James hires top attorney.

Herbal pill can cut your appetite by a fifth: Study

LONDON – Women can cut their daily calorie intake by almost a fifth if they simply take a herbal diet pill, a research reveals.

The supplement has also been shown to help those with a sweet tooth, reducing the temptation to indulge in sugary snacks.
Zotrim, which is based on three South American plants, was …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Herbal pill can cut your appetite by a fifth: Study.

A.J. McLean (Megan Fox, A.j. Mclean)

A.J. McLean, former member of the Backstreet Boysseen wearing a t shirt with the slogan ‘Megan Fox Hunting’ while out in Malibu. Los Angeles.
…. Source article  : A.J. McLean (Megan Fox, A.j. Mclean).

‘Nirdoshi’, a very crude film (IANS Kannada Film Review)

Film: “Nirdoshi”; Starring: Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Piyush, Kashish, Anjali, Arya and others; Producer-Director-Music Director: Goverdhan; Rating: *

The posters of this new Kannada film “Nirdoshi” proudly proclaims that the film has been cleared by a tribunal and the censor board had not cleared the film. The film’s producer and director Goverdhan, who has also given the music, … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Nirdoshi’, a very crude film (IANS Kannada Film Review).

Hit TV show ‘24??? to be axed

LONDON – Hit American TV show “24″ is about to be axed.
“It’s very bittersweet, ‘24′ was the greatest learning experience of my career so far,” thesun.co.uk quoted Hollywood actor Star Kiefer Sutherland, who plays anti-terror agent Jack Bauer in the show, as saying.
Even though the show is not being telecast in India, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hit TV show ‘24′ to be axed.

Amy Winehouse feeling broody

LONDON – Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch has revealed that she wants to start a family.
The ‘Rehab’ singer and ex-husband Blake Fielder Civil have recently reconciled.

“She’s become so broody. She loves kids, especially all our little cousins,” the …. Read the original article  : here.

Johnny Depp makes directorial debut with music video

LONDON – Johnny Depp has made his directorial debut with the latest music video of British band ‘Babybird’.
The ‘Alice In Wonderland’ star apparently filmed the promo for track ‘Unloveable’ in September last year, reports JustJared.com.
Depp has played guitar in the song too, reports the Daily Star.
Apparently he …. Source  : Johnny Depp makes directorial debut with music video.

Raja bhaiyya tears his pant

March 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Holi, the festival of colours is full of fun and frolic but it has its embarrassing moments too. Prakash Jais, better known as Raja bhaiyya of Bhagyavidhata fame, encountered one while playing Holi at the televised celebration of Colors. A torn pant spoiled the fun for Jais.
Recalling this embarrassing … Read more : Raja bhaiyya tears his pant.

Jackson Prosecutors Investigated Murray’s Girlfriend

Los Angeles prosecutors investigating the death of MICHAEL JACKSON have been examining emails between DR. CONRAD MURRAY and his girlfriend in a bid to collect evidence against the physician, newly-released documents have shown.
Murray stands accused of administering the powerful anaesthetic Propofol to the King of Pop minutes before he went into … Original article on : Jackson Prosecutors Investigated Murray’s Girlfriend.

Bono Is Worst Investor In America

Irish rocker BONO has been named and shamed as the Worst Investor in America for his backing of troubled smart telephone maker Palm Inc.

The U2 frontman and bosses at his private-equity business Elevation Partners ploughed nearly $500 million (??312.5 million) into the debt-riddled firm, the maker of Treo and Centro smart phones, in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bono Is Worst Investor In America.

Boyle Makes An Offer On New Home

Singing sensation SUSAN BOYLE is splashing out on a new house in her native Scotland after cashing in a bumper $6 million ($4 million) pay cheque.

The star, who shot to fame after appearing on Simon Cowell’s reality TV show Britain’s Got Talent, has made an offer on a five bedroom, three bathroom riverside …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Facts Of The Day (Madonna, Will Smith)

MADONNA enjoyed JAY-Z and WILL SMITH’s Broadway musical FELA! so much, she took her daughter LOURDES to catch a performance of the show in New York on Thursday (25Mar10). The pop superstar first saw the play, about the life of revered African world music star Fela Kuti, last week (begs15Mar10).
…. Original source  : Facts Of The Day (Madonna, Will Smith).

Recovering Domingo Goes Back To Work

Spanish opera star PLACIDO DOMINGO has returned to work in Los Angeles, just weeks after undergoing surgery for cancer.

The tenor, 69, went under the knife at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital earlier this month (Mar10) to have a cancerous polyp removed from his colon.
He has been spending his time recuperating in … Read more : Recovering Domingo Goes Back To Work.

Stein’s Murderer Switches Lawyers

The woman convicted of murdering former punk rock manager LINDA STEIN has been granted permission to change lawyers after her family was accused of threatening her defence team.

Natavia Lowery was expected to be sentenced for the 2007 killing on Monday (22Mar10), but the hearing in New York was postponed until April (10) after …. Source article  : Stein’s Murderer Switches Lawyers.

Hamilton’s Car Impounded After ‘over-exuberant’ Driving

NICOLE SCHERZINGER’s racer boyfriend LEWIS HAMILTON has had his luxury car impounded by Australian police after he was pulled over for reckless driving.

The Formula 1 star found himself in trouble with authorities in Victoria on Friday night (26Mar10) – just hours after he set the fastest qualifying time for the Australian Grand Prix [..] Read the original article: here.

Beyonce Baby Reports ‘untrue’

A representative for BEYONCE’s record label has dismissed reports the superstar is pregnant with her first child, putting an end to the baby speculation.

Gossip website MediaTakeOut.com first broke the rumour on Thursday (28Mar10), sparking a flurry of reports online.
The news was fuelled by the Irreplaceable hitmaker’s publicist, Alan Nierob, who issued …. Original source  : Beyonce Baby Reports ‘untrue’.

Kardashian Baffled By Bridge Romance Reports

Socialite KIM KARDASHIAN has laughed off tabloid rumours she’s embarked on a romance with British soccer star WAYNE BRIDGE, insisting she has “no clue” who he is.

The reality TV star split from on/off boyfriend, American footballer Reggie Bush, earlier this week (begs15Mar10) and U.K. gossips have been quick to link the brunette beauty [..] Read the original article: here.

Olsen’s Widow Refiles Asbestos Lawsuit

The widow of MERLIN OLSEN has amended a lawsuit the couple filed while the LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE star was still alive, holding studio bosses responsible for the actor developing a rare form of cancer.

Former American football star Olsen died earlier this month (Mar10) after losing his battle with mesothelioma at the … Read : Olsen’s Widow Refiles Asbestos Lawsuit.

Wahler ‘ashamed’ By Drinking Arrests

Disgraced reality TV star JASON WAHLER feels extremely “ashamed” after he was arrested again last week (19Mar10) for allegedly driving under the influence (DUI).

The former The Hills star was taken into custody in Newport Beach, California last Friday, just days after finding himself in trouble with police in Mexico following a bar brawl.
…. Original source  : Wahler ‘ashamed’ By Drinking Arrests.

Tribeca Bosses Stand By Transgender Comedy

Organisers of ROBERT DE NIRO’s New York film festival have stood by their decision to include a transgender comedy in its line-up, despite protests from gay rights campaigners.
Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives, about a group of transgender women who seek revenge after being beaten up, is due to be screened at the …. Source  : Tribeca Bosses Stand By Transgender Comedy.

Deschanel’s Nerves Over Music Career

Movie star/singer ZOOEY DESCHANEL almost missed out on her music career because she spent years too shy to share her material.
The (500) Days of Summer actress has become an indie music star thanks to her She & Him album collaboration with Matt Ward.
But Deschanel’s flourishing recording career almost floundered … Read more : Deschanel’s Nerves Over Music Career.

Frail And Injured Hopper Honoured On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

An ailing DENNIS HOPPER shocked fans when he turned up to unveil his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday (26Mar10) – he was sporting bandages on his head and hand.
The Easy Rider star is suffering from terminal prostate cancer and reportedly has just weeks to live, but he …. Source  : Frail And Injured Hopper Honoured On Hollywood Walk Of Fame.