Entertainment – Newsletter for November 16, 2010

Fever keeps Ash away from Delhi promotions for ‘Guzaarish’

NEW DELHI – Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai, who was supposed to arrive here Tuesday to promote her upcoming film “Guzaarish”, had to cancel her trip at the last minute due to fever.

The actress has been jetsetting for promoting the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, in which she plays a nurse named Sofia.
“Aishwarya is … Read more >>>.

Lachey wishes Simpson the very best after engagement

LOS ANGELES – Singer Nick Lachey is happy to learn about his ex-wife Jessica Simpson’s engagement and wishes her all the best.

“I will say the same thing I always say: I wish her the very best,” usmagazine.com quoted him as saying.
A representative for Simpson confirmed that she is engaged to her boyfriend Eric … Original article on : Lachey wishes Simpson the very best after engagement.

Peter Andre down with mystery illness

LONDON – Singer Peter Andre has been struck by a mystery illness.
The “Mysterious Girl” hitmaker had to pull out of a recent public appearance and now has to undergo a series of medical tests to diagnose the illness.

“I’m sorry to say that I haven’t been feeling too great these last couple of weeks. … Read more >>.

Working with woman director was nice: Katrina Kaif (Interview)

MUMBAI – She has a reputation for setting men’s hearts aflutter and had worked only with male directors. But Bollywood star Katrina Kaif said working with a woman director – Farah Khan in “Tees Maar Khan” – has been a nice experience.

“I’ve had wonderful experiences of working with male directors as well, but definitely, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Working with woman director was nice: Katrina Kaif (Interview).

Sean Taylor’s Former Girlfriend Gets Hitched

MIAMI (GaeaTimes.com)- Its seems that Jackie Mofett, the ex-girlfriend of murdered American football star Sean Taylor has finally moved on with her life. After the tragic incident three years ago in which the former Washington Redskins free safety was killed by a group of intruders, actor Andy Garcia’s niece left the past behind her …. Read the original article  : Sean Taylor’s Former Girlfriend Gets Hitched.

Scarlett Johansson named Babe of the Year by GQ

WASHINGTON – Scarlett Johansson has been named Babe of the Year by GQ magazine.

The actress is gracing the December cover of the magazine for its Men of the Year issue.

“I’m still trying to figure out what to do when I’m not making movies,” CBS News quoted her as telling the magazine.

“I just don’t do …. Original source  : Scarlett Johansson named Babe of the Year by GQ.

Beatles to make their songs available on iTunes

LONDON – The Beatles have finally agreed to make their songs available on iTunes for the first time, it has emerged.

The band’s surviving members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, and the widows of John Lennon and George Harrison, have so far held out against making their music available digitally but are finally ready to …. Source  : Beatles to make their songs available on iTunes.

Pregnant Carey plans to design maternity wear

LONDON – Pop singer Mariah Carey says her pregnancy has inspired her to create a range of maternity wear.

The singer, who recently announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Nick Cannon, revealed that her changing figure has inspired her to look into designing clothing for mothers-to-be, contactmusic.com reports.
“It makes me …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pregnant Carey plans to design maternity wear.

Girl Talk “All Day” Download Goes Free

LOS ANGELES, (GaeaTimes.com)- Girl Talk aka Gregg Gillis, loves giving free musical treat to his fans. And probably, that is the reason, why he has permitted the free download of his new album “All Day”. His last album, ‘Feed The Animals’ was introduced with a pay-what-you-please experiment. However, this album will be available [..] Read the original article: here.

Rare 6K pounds Harry Potter book stolen

LONDON – A rare copy of a Harry Potter book worth almost 6,000 pounds has been stolen from an art gallery.

The limited first edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ was taken from a special display box at the Creative Art Gallery in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, reports the BBC.

A gallery assistant was busy with … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rare 6K pounds Harry Potter book stolen.

Kristen Hall Settles Lawsuit

ATLANTA (GaeaTimes.com)- American folk singer and songwriter Kristen Hall filed a lawsuit against American country music duo Sugarland back in 2008 claiming an estimated $14 million which is one-third of the band’s profits. In her lawsuit she claimed that the band members agreed before that they would provide her the profit even after her … Original article on : Kristen Hall Settles Lawsuit.

Scarlett is Babe of the Year

LONDON – Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has been named Babe of the Year by America’s GQ magazine.

The “Iron Man” star was conferred the title for her versatility and willingness to try new things.
“At 26, she remains fresh-faced, curious, trying on new moods and outlets of expression as easily as she changes her hair …. Source article  : Scarlett is Babe of the Year.

Wedding? I’m only in my 20s: Priyanka Chopra (Interview)

NEW DELHI – She may be one of the most eligible single women in tinsel town, but getting married figures nowhere on the agenda of National Award winning actress Priyanka Chopra. The 28-year-old says she is too young for it.

Priyanka is in fact “amused” by recent rumours that she has given in to her … Original article on : Wedding? I’m only in my 20s: Priyanka Chopra (Interview).

Pamela Anderson To Appear In “Bigg Boss 4???

MUMBAI (GaeaTimes.com)- “Bigg Boss 4″ is grooving the audiences with a string of surprises this season. Where in the last few seasons, guests were not allowed in the house, in this season, the show is offering more twists and turns, by inviting several TRP friendly guests for the entertainment of the audiences and … Read more »».

Films will come in handy: Kerala actor-politician

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan is sure he will have a headstart in the Kerala assembly polls next year if he contests. That’s because two of his Malayalam films will hit the screens at campaign time!

Unnithan, 57, is already shooting for the two films – “Uppukandam Brothers – Back in Action” and “Navagetherku … Read more »».

Buy luxury items at auction, raise funds for girl child

NEW DELHI – A limited edition Bvlgari watch, photographs by veteran designer J.J. Valaya and an exquisite diamond pendant designed by S.H. Raza are some of the items to be auctioned here Friday. And for a good cause too.

The proceeds will go to the NGO Plan India’s ‘Because I Am A Girl’ campaign. The …. Read the original article  : here.

Don’t watch ‘Natobar Not Out’ for Tagore connection (Bengali Film Review)

Film: “Natobar Not Out (NNO)”; Directed by Amit Sen; Produced by Bunch of Buddies Entertainment Pvt Ltd; Cast: Mustafa Prokash, Raima Sen, Ananya Dutta, Kharaj Mukherjee, Ramaprasad Banik; Rating: **

With a recipe that has more than a dash of Rabindranath Tagore in it, you can’t go wrong – not this year when his 150th … Original source on Gaea Times at : Don’t watch ‘Natobar Not Out’ for Tagore connection (Bengali Film Review).

Zeffirelli’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to find resonance in ‘Guzaarish’

MUMBAI – To enhance the on-screen chemistry between Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has decided to include material from Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 classic screen adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” in his forthcoming film “Guzaarish”.

Zeffirelli’s cult blockbuster had catapulted Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting to instant stardom and made Shakespeare’s tragic …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Zeffirelli’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to find resonance in ‘Guzaarish’.

Radcliffe won’t leave London for US

LONDON – “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe says he can’t imagine leaving Britain and making the US his permanent home to pursue his passion acting.

The 21-year-old, who shot to fame playing boy wizard Harry Potter in the hit movie franchise, is happy to spend time working in the US but can’t see himself leaving … Read more : Radcliffe won’t leave London for US.

Intelligence turns on Usher

LONDON – Rapper Usher says he finds intelligent women very attractive.

The “OMG” hitmaker, who has two sons with ex-wife Tameka Foster, thinks a girl’s back can be the most attractive part of her body, but insists he is attracted to more than just looks.
“The small of a woman’s back is sexy. There is …. Source article  : Intelligence turns on Usher.