Entertainment – Newsletter for November 25, 2010

Rihanna wouldn’t mind having a baby next year!

LONDON – Singer Rihanna, who is dating baseball star Matt Kemp has revealed she will start a family “when the time is right”, admitting it could even be in the next year.

The 22-year-old singer, who has been dating Kemp since January, has revealed a list of ambitions she wants to achieve before becoming a … Read more >>.

Aguilera was apprehensive of big screen debut

LOS ANGELES – Singer-turned-actress Chritsina Aguilera has revealed she was wary of agreeing to her debut movie role in “Burlesque” because she heard so many “horror stories” about pop stars making unsuccessful crossovers to the big screen.

The “Dirrty” hitmaker stars alongside Cher and Kristen Bell in the new film, playing a wannabe dancer struggling … Read more >>>.

No babies yet: Jessica Simpson

LONDON – Singer Jessica Simpson has trashed rumours that she made a sudden announcement of her engagement to footballer Eric Johnson because she is expecting her first baby.

“They are no babies yet.. But, I definitely see myself having a family with him, so thats exciting to think about,” Simpson was quoted as saying by …. Original article  : No babies yet: Jessica Simpson.

Beyonce not ready for motherhood

LONDON – Singer Beyonce Knowles, who is married to rapper Jay-Z, says she isn’t prepared to be a mother yet and has a lot to achieve before she conceives.

“Nothing now but there will be one day. One of the reasons I haven’t had a child yet is because there are certain things I want …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Beyonce not ready for motherhood.

Anna Faris in ‘Ghostbusters 3????

LONDON – Actress Anna Faris has reportedly been roped in to star in the third instalment of “Ghostbusters” movie series.

The studios bosses are said to be looking for a new team of actors who will replace the original team of Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson, reports contactmusic.com.
Hollywood legend Bill Murray, 59, …. Original source  : Anna Faris in ‘Ghostbusters 3′?.

Half of British men are bedroom flops

LONDON – Half of the British men develop impotence at some point, with alcohol largely to be blamed.

The delicate nature of the subject means that many suffer in silence, with crashing self-esteem and relationships.
Boots, a chemist chain, surveyed 4,500 men. It found that 19 percent have struggled to make love when sober, while … Read more : Half of British men are bedroom flops.

Jimmy Choo to create crystal shoes for anniversary

LONDON – Luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a range of crystal shoes, entitled the Crystal Anniversary collection.

The brand’s signature jewelled shoes are to be updated and reissued for the Crystal Anniversary collection with the accompanying imagery to be shot by renowned photographer and painter Marilyn Minter, reports contactmusic.com.
… Read more : Jimmy Choo to create crystal shoes for anniversary.

Spears wants full time custody of sons

LONDON – Pop star Britney Spears reportedly wants to apply for sole custody of her sons and take care of them full-time.

The 28-year-old singer, who has been under the conservatorship of her father Jamie Spears since her much-publicised breakdown in January 2008, has reportedly told ex-husband Kevin Federline she wants to get back custody … Read more >>>.

Kardashian inauguarates toilet at Times Square

LONDON – Trust reality TV star Kim Kardashian to do crazy things for self-promotion. She went ahead and launched a new toilet facility in New York’s Times Square.

Kardashian was dressed to kill in a fitting , grey-coloured dress and black high heels for the launch, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The facility has been opened by toilet … Read more : Kardashian inauguarates toilet at Times Square.

John Travolta welcomes third child

LONDON – Hollywood star John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston have welcomed their third child, a baby boy, and named him Benjamin.

The 48-year-old actress gave birth to Benjamin Tuesday in Florida and both mother and baby are fine, reports contactmusic.com.
“John, Kelly and their (10-year-old) daughter Ella Bleu are ecstatic and very happy …. Original source  : John Travolta welcomes third child.

Cameron Diaz, A-Rod back together?

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz and baseball player Alex Rodriguez have fuelled rumours that they have reunited after they were spotted enjoying a romantic boat trip in Miami, Florida.

The pair were reportedly pictured enjoying each other’s company during a trip on a luxury yacht in Miami Beach, lying next to each other …. Read the original article  : here.

Spotlight on Indian films at Locarno film festival 2011

PANAJI – India will feature prominently at the next edition of the prestigious Locarno festival, officials said here Wednesday.

The Locarno officials also said that independent filmmakers in India found it difficult to make films, despite the monumental strength of commercial production.
In a statement issued here, the festivals artistic director Olivier Pere …. Original article  : Spotlight on Indian films at Locarno film festival 2011.

‘The Warrior’s Way’ to hit Indian screens Dec 10

NEW DELHI – Modern martial arts, swordsmanship and gravity-defying stunts will scorch Indian screens when Hollywood fantasy action movie “The Warrior’s Way” releases here Dec 10.

Releasing in the US Dec 3, the epic story of revenge and redemption is being distributed in India by Multivision Multimedia India Pvt. Ltd. with more than 350 prints …. Source  : ‘The Warrior’s Way’ to hit Indian screens Dec 10.

Film to promote poor children’s education at IFFI

PANAJI – “I am Kalam”, a children’s film based on former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, is aimed at inspiring the poor to educate their children, director of the film Nila Madhab Panda said at the 41st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here.

The film will be screened at the festival Thursday.
“The aim is …. Source article  : Film to promote poor children’s education at IFFI.

Anil Kapoor gives preference to KBC over MI4

NEW DELHI – Anil Kapoor can’t get over his roots – so much so that he took time off from the shooting of “Mission: Impossible 4″ with Tom Cruise to appear on the game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.

Anil, who is shooting for the fourth instalment of the iconic action-adventure …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Anil Kapoor gives preference to KBC over MI4.

Southern film industry alleges discrimination

PANAJI – Organisers of the 41st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) were left red faced after filmmakers and distributors from southern India staged protests outside a function at an event where Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat was a guest.

Members of the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) and Film Exhibitors Federation alleged …. Source  : Southern film industry alleges discrimination.

Amitabh drives tractor on his land in Uttar Pradesh village

LUCKNOW – Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan Wednesday surprised everyone when he drove a tractor on the agricultural land that he had purchased a few months ago in Muzaffarnagar village near Kakori, about 30 km from here.

Accompanied by his wife Jaya and a few other people, Big B drove down to the village in the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

The Rock loves action roles

LONDON – Wrestler-turned actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who has mostly been doing comedies, has revealed he is comfortable with action movies.

The former wrestler is best known for his action roles in “The Scorpion King” and “Doom”, reports contactmusic.com.
“It’s my home and it’s in my wiring and my makeup. I’m a physical guy …. Source  : The Rock loves action roles.

Gaining weight was a nightmare: Paltrow

LONDON – Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she found gaining weight for her role in new film “Country Strong” a nightmare.

The Oscar-winning actress, who had to gain 20 pounds for the movie admitted she “panicked” when she became aware that she wouldn’t be able to stick to her strict diet and exercise regime, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gaining weight was a nightmare: Paltrow.

Gyllenhaal, Hathaway were comfortable doing nude scenes: Zwick

NEW YORK – Director Edward Zwick says actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway were never self-conscious while doing nude scenes in “Love and Other Drugs”.

“We wanted sex to be part of the currency of the relationship – a hedge against intimacy. The actors had a lot to do. They had acting, they had to …. Source  : Gyllenhaal, Hathaway were comfortable doing nude scenes: Zwick.