Musicians to promote traditional Arabic music

Abu Dhabi, April 21 (IANS/WAM) Musicians across the Gulf region will gather here in May for a music festival that aims to promote traditional Arabic music.

The 10-day ‘Sounds of Arabia’ music festival will be held May 6-16 and will include a special concert titled ‘Sound of Emirates’.
The ‘Sound of Emirates’ aims to highlight …. Source  : Musicians to promote traditional Arabic music.

Rajeev-Prachi refuse to lock lips

April 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Rajeev Khandelwal and Prachi Desai have moved to films after starting their careers with television, but the duo is still prudish about locking lips on screen. Both Rajeev and Prachi had reservation about kissing scene for their film Main Joker. The director Vikram Tuli tried his best to convince the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rajeev-Prachi refuse to lock lips.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II marks 84th birthday with quiet day at Windsor Castle

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II turns 84
LONDON – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 84th birthday with a quiet day at Windsor Castle with her husband, Prince Philip.

The queen marks her birthday twice a year: privately on the actual birthday, which is Wednesday, and officially with the “Trooping the Color” ceremony that is traditionally held …. Read the original article  : Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II marks 84th birthday with quiet day at Windsor Castle.

UK channel to launch teen sex show

LONDON – UK public-service television broadcaster Channel 4 is set to launch a show, which will feature youngsters between the ages of 16 and 19 talking about sex.

According to an insider, ‘Sex Talk for Teens’, scheduled to air later this year, will deal ’sensitively and frankly with sexual matters.’
“We will …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UK channel to launch teen sex show.

Kim Kardashian defends Twitter cat pic

LONDON – Kim Kardashian has defended herself over her cat photograph, saying she didn’t harm the kitty by any means.

Peta had criticised Kardashian for holding a cat by the scruff of its neck for her Twitter photo.
A spokesperson said: “Kim Kardashian isn’t the only person who … Read more >>.

Malaysian academy can make your Bollywood dreams come true

KUALA LUMPUR – A school for students aspiring to make it big in Bollywood has been launched in Kuala Lumpur.

“The academy allows pupils a chance to be a part of the Bol-lywood fraternity. This is a dream that many hold dear in their hearts but do not [..] Read the original article: here.

Ronaldo, Kim Kardashian officially “dating”

LONDON – Cristiano Ronaldo and Kim Kardashian are reported to be officially dating. im and the Real Madrid footballer have reportedly been texting each other daily since they had dinner in Spain last week, say reports.

A pal said the pair is officially “dating”, reports The Sun.
“Kim has lots of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Boho Braids Popularized By Nicole Richie

NEW YORK, (GaeaTimes.com)- Nicole Richie is a top name in fashion this summer as all fashion aficionados are following her footsteps to get themselves her Boho Braids hairstyle. Reportedly, Nicole Richie’s hairstyle has triggered great popularity among all youngsters who are running all the way to parlors in order to stylize their hair in Boho …. Read the original article  : Boho Braids Popularized By Nicole Richie.

Gerard Butler not in ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’: Priyanka Chopra

NEW DELHI – Scottish actor Gerard Butler is not playing one of Priyanka Chopra’s seven husbands in Vishal Bharadwaj’s “Saat Khoon Maaf”, the National Award winning actress clarified through her Twitter page.
“Guys just to clarify things… Gerard Butler is not in ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’. I don’t know where these fictional stories come out …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gulf filmmakers to receive funds worth $500,000

Abu Dhabi, April 21 (IANS/WAM) Filmmakers in the Gulf will receive grants totalling $500,000 to encourage them to make innovative and artistic movies, it was announced Wednesday.

The fund, titled Sanad, will support outstanding productions from the region in two categories – development and post-production – for feature-length narratives and documentaries.
The selection committee for the … Read more »».

Shammi Kapoor asks Deepika for another date

NEW DELHI – Flamboyant yesteryear Bollywood style icon Shammi Kapoor has once again asked young actress Deepika Padukone out for coffee.
“Morning love. How are thee? Only get to see you in (Vijay) Mallya match. Another cuppa another day? What say you,” the 78-year-old posted on Deepika’s Twitter page.
The invitation comes just two [..] Read the original article: here.

Courtney Love wants Ryan Gosling or James McAvoy for Kurt Cobain role

LONDON – Courtney Love has two men in mind to possibly play her late husband, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, on the big screen.
Last week, the Hole rocker dismissed reports she wanted Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson to play Cobain, reports the Daily Express.
And now Love has suggested either Ryan … Read more >>.

Scarlett Johansson says she’s not a social butterfly

WASHINGTON – ‘Iron Man 2′ star Scarlett Johansson says she’s not much of a party person.
Scarlett is InStyle magazine’s May cover girl, and in the mag she has opened about her life, reports Fox News.
Married to actor Ryan Reynolds, the starlet says, “You’re not gong to find … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Scarlett Johansson says she’s not a social butterfly.

Courtney Love is dead, says Courtney ‘Michelle’

London, April 21 (ANI): Courtney Love is reinventing herself, using real name Courtney Michelle.

She has decided to drop her stage name, claiming, “Courtney Love is dead”.
“We’ve all decided we don’t like her any more,” the singer told The NME magazine.
“We love her when she goes onstage, but I … Read more »»».

‘Iron Man 2??? will be bigger, brighter, louder, sexier, stronger, claims director

SYDNEY – ‘Iron Man 2′ will not be preaching peace, but will be a far bigger action-adventure than its prequel, promises the film’s director.

Jon Favreau has claimed that with the inclusion of actors like Mickey Rourke and Scarlett Johansson, ‘Iron Man …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Iron Man 2′ will be bigger, brighter, louder, sexier, stronger, claims director.

Posh shows off her million-dollar smile in new TV ad

LONDON – Former Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham is said to have shown her sunny side when she smiled in a new TV ad promoting LG Fashion Touch phones.
Posh, 36, not only laughed and joked but also broke into a giggling fit …. Source  : Posh shows off her million-dollar smile in new TV ad.

Cirque du Soleil to base show on MJ’s music

NEW YORK – Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s estate and Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil are planning to produce a touring acrobatics show based on his music.

The “concert-like” arena tour, which is expected to start late next year and visit the New York metropolitan …. Source  : Cirque du Soleil to base show on MJ’s music.

Sendhil apprehensive about mouthing Hindi in Bollywood

April 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): This week when American NRI actor Sendhil Ramamurthy flew down to Mumbai he was in for a real shocker. His debut film in the Indian film industry, It’s A Wonderful Afterlife is being dubbed in Hindi.
Sendhil’s thick but gracious American accent is a dead giveaway. He is not at …. Source  : Sendhil apprehensive about mouthing Hindi in Bollywood.

Now Malaysians can make Bollywood dreams come true

KUALA LUMPUR – If you love dancing and have Bollywood dreams, register with the just launched Bollywood Academy for Dance and Acting.
“The academy allows pupils a chance to be a part of the Bollywood fraternity. This is a dream that many hold dear in their hearts, but do not know how to begin …. Source article  : Now Malaysians can make Bollywood dreams come true.

Madonna may appear again in D&G campaign

LONDON – Pop singer Madonna may star in another campaign for Dolce and Gabbana as the face of the Italian designers’ autumn-winter 2010 women’s wear range.
The 51-year-old appeared in a series of advertisements for the designer duo last year. She was recently spotted near at Mulberry Street Bar where the two are … Read more >>.