Entertainment – Newsletter for October 11, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Log on to Daterate.com.au to give anonymous feedback after a date
MELBOURNE – Australians would now be able to know how good or bad they were on their last date and get anonymous feedback on their awkward dating experiences.
The Date Rate site was launched at Startup Camp Sydney, a boot camp for entrepreneurs.
Daterate.com.au works by collecting anonymous feedback … Read : Log on to Daterate.com.au to give anonymous feedback after a date.
Ben Harper files for divorce from wife of 5 years
WASHINGTON – Singer and musician Ben Harper has filed for divorce from actress wife Laura Dern. arper, a two-time Grammy winner, filed legal docs citing irreconcilable differences and is asking the judge to deny Dern spousal support, TMZ.com reports.
According to the … Original article on : Ben Harper files for divorce from wife of 5 years.
Katherine Jackson likely to appear on ‘Oprah show’
WASHINGTON – Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s mum Katherine is apparently set to appear on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show.’
Production trucks have arrived at the Jackson family compound in Encino along with two black SUVs, reports TMZ.com.
Members of the production crew said that they are there for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Katherine Jackson likely to appear on ‘Oprah show’.
Paul O’Grady, Sharon Osbourne lined up to judge ‘Britain’s Got Talent’
LONDON – Paul O’Grady and Sharon Osbourne have been lined up to judge reality show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, as a replacement for Piers Morgan.
Morgan has previously announced that he would be leaving the show next year after landing a mega-bucks job in America,
Chat show host O’Grady and former … Read more »».
Shop till you drop in Kolkata! It’s Durga Puja time
KOLKATA – With Durga Puja barely a couple of days away, shopping in Kolkata is at its peak. Saris, dhoti-kurtas, traditional jewellery, sweets, gift items have flooded the markets and malls and are being snapped up swiftly.
Not too many seem to mind the drab weather, as they get into buying mode and visit one … Read more : Shop till you drop in Kolkata! It’s Durga Puja time.
Superstar Amitabh Bachan Turns 68 Today
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — The king of Bollywood Mr. Amitabh Bachchan needs no introduction. He is the most versatile actor ever born in the film industry. Bollywood is celebrating this enigmatic actor’s birthday today. He attains the age of 68 today.
Big Bs huge fans gathered outside his residence Jalsa in Mumbai to greet him. …. Original source : Superstar Amitabh Bachan Turns 68 Today.
Laurie Pierce Crowned Miss Black Colorado 2010
DENVER, (GaeaTimes.com)- Miss Black Colorado pageant was staged yesterday and Laurie Pierce was awarded as its winner for the year 2010. This pageant is the first stage of the national level beauty competition called Miss Black USA. Miss Black Colorado is an annual event that is meant only for the young women of African American …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Laurie Pierce Crowned Miss Black Colorado 2010.
Facebooking kids find collecting stamps and marbles ‘boring’
LONDON – A new UK study has revealed that traditional hobbies like collecting stamps and marbles are dying out because modern kids think they are boring.
Today’s youngsters listed watching TV, playing computer games or going on Facebook as their interests.
They dismissed old favourites like train spotting, [..] Read the original article: here.
Sarah Jessica Parker hints ‘Sex and the City’ may not be dead
WASHINGTON – Sarah Jessica Parker has hinted that there could still be more ‘Sex And The City’ films.
While the hit 2008 film thrilled fans of the six-year HBO series, this year’s ‘Sex and the City 2′ got a lot less love from critics. But was … Read more »».
‘The Social Network’ tops box office for the second week in a row
WASHINGTON – ‘The Social Network’ has topped the box office for the second weekend in a row.
According to studio estimates, the Facebook movie remained on top after raking in 15.5 million dollars, reports E! Online.
‘Life As We Know It’ landed the second spot with 14.6 million dollars while … Read more >>.
Justin Bieber nail polish line coming soon
LONDON – Teen star Justin Bieber has designed a line of nail polishes for Nicole by OPI that are high on the glitter and bright primary color palette ratio.
Called the One Less Lonely Girl collection, the perfect-for-the-high-school-dance shades are inspired by Bieber hits: One Less Lonely Glitter (lavender), Prized … Original source on Gaea Times at : Justin Bieber nail polish line coming soon.
Bollywood wishes good health to Big B on b’day
NEW DELHI – Good health and happiness is what members of the Indian film fraternity have wished for megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 68 Monday.
Bipasha Basu, Riteish Deshmukh and Uday Chopra among others, took to microblogging site Twitter to wish Big B, who has dedicated over four decades of his life to showbiz.
…. Read the original article : here.
Mondays less miserable compared to Tuesdays: Study
LONDON – Conventional wisdom that Monday is the most miserable day of the week has been turned on its head by researchers, who have found that Tuesday is when most people are at their lowest ebb.
Researchers at the London School of … Read : Mondays less miserable compared to Tuesdays: Study.
‘The Hobbit’ could become most expensive movie of all time
WELLINGTON – The film adaptation of ‘The Hobbit’ is set to become the most expensive movie ever.
The Hollywood blockbuster – a prequel to ‘The Lord of the Rings’ rilogy and planned to be shot in New Zealand for the last decade s expected to cost US 500 million dollars … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘The Hobbit’ could become most expensive movie of all time.
Joe Wright’s wedding with Anoushka Shankar leaves his ex devastated
LONDON – Indian musician Anoushka Shankar’s wedding with Hollywood movie director Joe Wright has left the director’s ex Rosamund Pike devastated.
Rosamund, whose wedding to Wright was called off at the last minute, is said to be shocked with the news that Wright has … Original article on : Joe Wright’s wedding with Anoushka Shankar leaves his ex devastated.
Madonna plans to move back to Britain
LONDON – American pop diva Madonna is planning to move back to Britain after spending two years in the US following her divorce with filmmaker Guy Ritchie.
The Celebration singer is planning to return to Britain because she feels her heart is there. But she will have to apply to move back as she is … Original source on Gaea Times at : Madonna plans to move back to Britain.
India’s pink industry keeps pace with growth in West
NEW DELHI – A niche market spanning clothing and fashion accessories, tourism and media targeted at the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) community is fast growing in India, with entrepreneurs wanting to cash in on its purchasing power.
“The pink industry over here is growing as fast as in the West. With economic growth and huge amounts of … Original article on : India’s pink industry keeps pace with growth in West.
Alexa Vega Gets Married!
LEAD (GaeaTimes.com)- Actress Alexa Vega has been hitting headlines lately after news emerged that the “Spy Kids’ star has married her longtime beau producer Sean Covel over the weekend. The much-loved actress who stole many hearts by edging the character of Carmen Cortez in the “Spy Kids” trilogy, exchanged vows with her boyfriend …. Original article : Alexa Vega Gets Married!.
Shutdown in Lonavala against ‘Bigg Boss’
LONAVALA – Life remained peaceful in this Maharashtra hill station snuggling in the Western Ghats despite a Shiv Sena-sponsored shutdown against two Pakistanis participating in reality TV show “Bigg Boss”, police said Monday.
Road and rail traffic on the Mumbai-Pune sector remained unaffected as the shutdown was restricted to the hill station that has a …. Original source : Shutdown in Lonavala against ‘Bigg Boss’.
Efron feels awkward standing next to Hudgens
LONDON – Actor Zac Efron has revealed that he feels awkward standing next to his girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens because she is so “stunning”.
“Dating Vanessa makes many things much easier because you understand each other without having to explain a lot. In terms of planning, I am very picky – worse than any woman. I … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Efron feels awkward standing next to Hudgens.