Entertainment – Newsletter for August 10, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Sonam Euphoric Over Aisha
August 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Sonam left for Toronto on Sunday night. But not before expressing her happiness over the encouraging opening of Aisha. “I feel like a hero! I feel I’m shouldering the film. It’s daunting to know that heroes get an opening at the box office, and then you see my film get …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Sonam Euphoric Over Aisha.
Akshay finalises lead for Indo-Canadian movie
NEW DELHI – Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who is co-producing the Indo-Canadian film “Breakaway” on ice hockey, has roped in Vinay Virmani to play the lead.
The Canada-born actor, who attended the Lee Streesberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, will share screen space with Canadian actress Emily Van Camp in the … Read more : Akshay finalises lead for Indo-Canadian movie.
Portia de Rossi set to legally take on wife Ellen DeGeneres’ last name
NEW YORK – Portia de Rossi has filed a petition to legally change her last name to wife Ellen DeGeneres’, according to reports.
The papers, in Los Angeles Superior Court state that de Rossi wants her name to become Portia Lee James DeGeneres.
According to TMZ, the reason stated is: “Petitioner is taking the last name of …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Portia de Rossi set to legally take on wife Ellen DeGeneres’ last name.
Helen Mirren’s latest film becomes her biggest flop
LONDON – Helen Mirren’s latest flick ‘Love Ranch’ has bombed at the US box office.
The Oscar winner actress played a brothel madam in the film, which was directed by her husband Taylor Hackford.
It took a paltry 90,000 pounds in ticket sales in its first month.
Now UK cinema audiences are unlikely to see the film, …. Original source : Helen Mirren’s latest film becomes her biggest flop.
Swordsman Ne-Yo to party for success of new single
LONDON – Swordsman Ne-Yo is all geared up to celebrate the chart-topping success of his single ‘Beautiful Monster’ by going on a holiday and enjoying with beer and babes.
The RNB titan, whose first child is due in January, is very excited about it and has few plans to celebrate the joy.
“I’ll be in Atlanta, …. Source article : Swordsman Ne-Yo to party for success of new single.
“Too Fat For 15: Fighting Back” Premieres
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- “Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back” hit the small screen on Monday at the Style Networks. The premier episode of the documentary series was able to capture the attention of the audience although it followed the long queue of other such programs that address the issue of obesity. It stood apart [..] Read the original article: here.
Rod Stewart to become dad for eighth time
LONDON – British singer Rod Stewart is gearing up to become a dad for the eighth time, after he and his wife Penny Lancaster announced that she is three months pregnant.
Stewart, 65, and Lancaster, 39, who has a son Alastair, four, discovered the pregnancy as they celebrated their third wedding anniversary in Italy in June.
The … Read : Rod Stewart to become dad for eighth time.
Lady Gaga’s Crowd-Surfing At Lollapalooza Festival
CHICAGO (GaeaTimes.com)- American musical artist Lady Gaga left the large number of crowds gathered at the Lollapalooza Festival 2010 rather stunned when she crowd surfed with Semi Precious Weapons’ frontman Justin Tranter adorning just a fishnet bodysuit. Just few hours before the “Bad Romance” singer was slated to perform at the popular music fiesta …. Source article : Lady Gaga’s Crowd-Surfing At Lollapalooza Festival.
Ratan Misses Being Laali
August 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The ongoing track in Zee TV’s ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo’ has seen a number of changes in the portrayal of the leading character Laali played by Ratan Rajpoot. The latest twist in the story is the surprising change in the look and appearance of Laali after …. Read the original article : Ratan Misses Being Laali.
Imtiaz Ali Plays Godfather To Raj Singh Chaudhary In Antardwand
August 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): If you feel that Raj Singh Chaudhary fits the role of the abducted groom to the T in Sushil Rajpal’s Antardwand, the credit must go to director Imtiaz Ali (Love Aaj Kal, Jab We Met).
That’s because the director took the onus of casting for the film, at least … Read more : Imtiaz Ali Plays Godfather To Raj Singh Chaudhary In Antardwand.
Govt Plans To Launch TV Quiz Show On Rural India
August 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Indian government is planning to launch a quiz programme on television with an aim to educate the rural people about the welfare programmes intended for them. The show will be like ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, the quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
C. P. Joshi, the Union Minister for Rural Development, … Read more >>>.
Khatta Meetha Screenplay At The Library Of The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
August 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s Khatta Meetha recently received a request from The Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The library wishes to acquire a copy of the screenplay of the film.
Khatta Meetha is largely a political satire on the municipal and construction dealings in India …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Khatta Meetha Screenplay At The Library Of The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Jackass Stars Surprised Cuomo During Weezer Recording
WEEZER frontman RIVERS CUOMO was stunned when he walked in on a recording session with the outlandish JACKASS pranksters – because they were so “timid” in the studio.
The rockers team up with Johnny Knoxville and his TV stuntmen for the track Memories for their upcoming album Hurley, but Cuomo reveals his old pal surprised him … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jackass Stars Surprised Cuomo During Weezer Recording.
Love Moving Into Jovovich’s New York Pad
COURTNEY LOVE’s plan to settle down in New York has moved a step closer to reality – she’s leasing a townhouse owned by model/actress MILLA JOVOVICH.
The Hole rocker has lived in Manhattan’s luxury Mercer Hotel for the last year but admitted last week (05Aug10) she wanted to put down roots in the Big Apple and … Read more : Love Moving Into Jovovich’s New York Pad.
Williams To Meet Father-in-law In Turkey?
Newlyweds ROBBIE WILLIAMS and AYDA FIELD are preparing to celebrate their recent nuptials with a second reception in Turkey, according to reports.
The British pop star married Field in an intimate ceremony in the grounds of his Beverly Hills mansion and followed it up with a party for family and friends on Saturday (07Aug10).
And … Read : Williams To Meet Father-in-law In Turkey?.
Ne-yo Wants Janet Jackson For Tribute
NE-YO is planning to recruit JANET JACKSON to record music he wrote for her late brother MICHAEL, insisting it would be “disrespectful” to hand the songs over to an artist outside the musical family.
The King of Pop approached Ne-Yo to write him an album’s worth of material shortly before he passed away last …. Source article : Ne-yo Wants Janet Jackson For Tribute.
Cowell Pays For Cancer Patient’s Disney Vacation
TV’s Mr. Mean SIMON COWELL has showed off his softer side – by treating a young cancer patient to a trip to Disney World.
The American Idol judge, known for firing nasty barbs at wannabe pop stars, was moved after hearing of 12-year-old Megan Kershaw, who was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer and has undergone … Read more »».
Mirren’s Madam Movie Is A Flop
DAME HELEN MIRREN’s turn as a brothel madam in LOVE RANCH will not be shown in U.K. cinemas – after flopping at the American box office, according to reports.
The actress spent time with prostitutes to research her role as Nevada prostitute boss Grace Bontempo – but her efforts won’t be seen by film fans …. Read the original article : here.
Stallone Justifies Violence In The Expendables
SYLVESTER STALLONE has defended the violence in his latest action movie THE EXPENDABLES, insisting he only “killed” villains who deserved punishment in the film.
The Hollywood toughguy has previously spoken out against excessively gory films, but his newest blockbuster – about a team of mercenaries attempting to overthrow a South American dictator …. Original source : Stallone Justifies Violence In The Expendables.
Watson Auditions For Dragon Tattoo Lead – Report
Actress EMMA WATSON chopped off her long locks to put herself in the running for the lead role in the Hollywood adaptation of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, according to a U.K. report.
The Harry Potter star stunned fans when she debuted a short pixie crop earlier this month (Aug10), but … Read more >>.