Folk singer gets John Lennon letter after four decades

LONDON – A little-known folk singer, who once complained that success was threatening to ruin his career, has received a letter of reassurance by John Lennon nearly four decades after it was sent to him.

The former Beatle wrote to Steve Tilston in 1971 after …. Original source  : Folk singer gets John Lennon letter after four decades.

Online ‘blood diamond’ video game mocking Naomi Campbell is a hit

LONDON – Naomi Campbell’s courtroom was a headliner for sure, but now, it has turned into an Internet rage too – with an online video game mocking the supermodel’s blood diamond case.

The 40-year-old British supermodel claimed at The Hague that she was woken in the night by two men and given a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Elvis memorabilia auction raises 400K pounds

LONDON – An auction held in Memphis by Heritage Auctions at the weekend for King of Pop Elvis Presley’s personal memorabilia has fetched 400,000 pounds.

According to The Telegraph, the collection includes a jar stuffed full of his famous locks, a gun he once owned and a deed …. Read the original article  : Elvis memorabilia auction raises 400K pounds.

Kylie Minogue obsessed with skin and sunscreen

WELLINGTON – Kylie Minogue is near fanatical about her skin and protecting it with sunscreen at all times – even if she’s just sitting by a window on a plane.

She is careful to never leave the house unless she has protected her face, explaining she is borderline obsessed with it.

“Sun-block – I’m …. Source article  : Kylie Minogue obsessed with skin and sunscreen.

Katy Perry’s traveling alias is ‘Jerri Blank’

LONDON – American singer Katy Perry uses the name of TV character Jerri Blank as her alias while traveling.

The 25-year-old singer revealed that for two years she called herself Jerri Blank, the hooker played by American actress Amy Sedaris in the US TV comedy series Strangers With … Original source on Gaea Times at : Katy Perry’s traveling alias is ‘Jerri Blank’.

ABBA’s Ulvaeus accuses musical shows like ‘X-Factor’ of killing creativity

MELBOURNE – Swedish pop music group ABBA’s member Bjorn Ulvaeus has slammed music reality shows like ‘X Factor’ saying that such shows are cruel.

Ulvaeus accused that such TV talent contests kill creativity in music.

“Such shows want to polish off anything that is original. They want …. Read the original article  : here.

Jolie to star in Marilyn Monroe film

LONDON – Angelina Jolie is all set to star as Marilyn Monroe in a film based on autjhor Andrew O’Hagan’s novel ‘The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe’.

George Clooney will play Frank Sinatra, revealed O’Hagan.

According to the Times, production on …. Original source  : Jolie to star in Marilyn Monroe film.

Actress Helena Bonham Carter is related to Florence Nightingale

London, Aug 116 (ANI): English actress Helena Bonham Carter bears a striking resemblance to some sketches of Florence Nightingale and her cousin, and now we know why-the two are related.

The 44-year-old star of the Merchant …. Source  : Actress Helena Bonham Carter is related to Florence Nightingale.

Ailing actress Zsa Zsa Gabor asks for a priest to administer
last rites

NEW YORK – Ailing American actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, 93, has asked for a priest to administer last rites in the Los Angeles hospital where she is admitted.

Gabor is in an extremely serious condition after she suffered bleeding on her hip and was … Read : Ailing actress Zsa Zsa Gabor asks for a priest to administer
last rites.

Game, An Unusual And Gruesome Bengali Movie

August 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Directors Sudipto Ghatak and Ajay Singh’s recently released Bengali movie Game is said to be one of the most unusual and gruesome movies in the Bengali film industry in Kolkata.

The story of the film revolves around an aged man named Peter, who is a loner. The man tries to … Original article on : Game, An Unusual And Gruesome Bengali Movie.

German pop singer pleads guilty to unprotected HIV sex charge

DARMSTADT – German pop star Nadja Benaissa Monday pleaded guilty to causing dangerous bodily harm by having unprotected sex despite knowing she was HIV- positive.

“But I am truly sorry,” Benaissa testified on the opening day of her trial, admitting that she had not informed her partners of her HIV-positive status.
Benaissa’s trial opened in the … Read : German pop singer pleads guilty to unprotected HIV sex charge.

I Salute Kratika Of Jhansi Ki Rani, Says Additi Gupta

August 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): You must be wondering why Additi Gupta wants to salute Kratika Sengar, who is essays Rani Laxmibai in ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’ on Zee TV. Even we were wondering why Additi wants to salute Kartika. But Additi is amazed to see the actress act with all the heavy accessories on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : I Salute Kratika Of Jhansi Ki Rani, Says Additi Gupta.

Dignitaries At The Ceremonial Launch Of Robot Music

August 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The former Miss World and famous Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is going to be seen with Rajnikanth, veteran actor of South India in a S. Shankar-directed Tamil movie, Endhiran-The Robot. The release of the film in two different versions, Hindi and Telegu, is scheduled on coming September … Original article on : Dignitaries At The Ceremonial Launch Of Robot Music.

Nicole Richie dances to check outfit before outings

LONDON – Socialite Nicole Richie has a strange habit – she dances in front of a mirror to check her dress for any wardrobe malfunction before she steps out of her house.

“When you go out and have your outfit on, you should check that everything is securely in place by dancing in the mirror,” femalefirst.co.uk … Original article on : Nicole Richie dances to check outfit before outings.

Siddharth Mallya cheers for Deepika Padukone at IIJW

MUMBAI – Even though liquor baron Vijay Mallya’s son, Siddharth Mallya, and Deepika Padukone are tight-lipped about the status of their relationship, their frequent public appearances together are making tongues wag. The former was spotted cheering for the actress when she walked the ramp at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) here.
Wearing … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Siddharth Mallya cheers for Deepika Padukone at IIJW.

Kate Moss wants to buy home in Italy

LONDON – Supermodel Kate Moss is keen on purchasing a new home on the Italian island of Stromboli.
“Kate’s keen on one plot of land and has offered the fisherman owner a hefty sum. When she wants something, she won’t give up,” a source close to the 36-year-old has been quoted as saying by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kate Moss wants to buy home in Italy.

Kritikas creativity gets no appreciation from Karan!

August 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Kritika Kamra fondly known as Arohi of ‘Kitni Mohabbat Hai’ is on a break after working for ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’. Soon she will be back with ‘Kitni Mohabbat Hai’ sequel. Till then Kritika is indulging in some creative activities, which she might be not able to do when …. Original source  : Kritikas creativity gets no appreciation from Karan!.

Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy Released Last Week

August 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): National Award winning director Swapan Saha’s latest Bengali movie Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy released last week on August 13. Krishna Entertainment has produced the movie with Debraj Sinha as the executive producer.

The story of the movie deals with Titli, a school leaving girl, who has lost her memory …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy Released Last Week.

Is Silambarasans Vaanam Based On Hollywood Movie?

August 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Silambarasan’s previous film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya had some traces of Hollywood’s romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer. Of course, the film’s plot was exactly the same where the girl doesn’t believe in love and a guy falls in love with her. In fact, Zooey Deschanel’s characterization of Summer …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Is Silambarasans Vaanam Based On Hollywood Movie?.

Al Pacino To Make Broadway Comeback

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Highly acclaimed actor Al Pacino is all set to make a comeback to Broadway in a run of the “The Merchant of Venice” which is scheduled to commence its journey from the month of October. The Public Theater made the announcement on Monday that after the stupendous success that “The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Al Pacino To Make Broadway Comeback.