Entertainment – Newsletter for December 6, 2010

Box office promises fun unlimited with comedies (IANS Preview)

NEW DELHI – Comedy will be the box offce flavour this week – young actors Anushka Sharma-Ranveer Singh are set to battle it out with veterans Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt with fun films “Band Baaja Baarat” and “No Problem” respectively. Both films are releasing Friday.

Also lined up for release on the same …. Original article  : Box office promises fun unlimited with comedies (IANS Preview).

‘Munni…’ now favourite taunt of Pakistani politicians!

ISLAMABAD – Now “Munni badnam hui” has found a place in the political circles of Pakistan with politicians from leading parties using the hit Bollywood item song to take a swipe at one another.

Speaking at a party function a couple of days ago, ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Imtiaz Safdar Warraich said: “We …. Original article  : ‘Munni…’ now favourite taunt of Pakistani politicians!.

Audiences will see me totally urbanised in ‘Joker’, ‘Kick’: Sonakshi

MUMBAI – After making an impact as a village belle in “Dabangg”, newcomer Sonakshi Sinha is set to change her on screen image with her next two films – “Kick”, where she will romance Salman Khan again, and “Joker” with Akshay Kumar.

“Oh yes, there’s more to me than the demure ‘gaon ki sehmi-sehmi’ Rajjo … Original article on : Audiences will see me totally urbanised in ‘Joker’, ‘Kick’: Sonakshi.

Kingdom of Dreams to open at 10 destinations in China

NEW DELHI – After mesmerising Indians with its grandeur, Gurgaon-based live entertainment destination Kingdom of Dreams is all set to expand — it will soon offer a sneak peek into India’s vibrant culture to as many as 10 destinations in China.

China-based stage equipment supplier Zhejiang Dafeng Industry Company Limited has signed a joint venture … Read more >>.

MJ’s glove sold for $330K at auction

WASHINGTON – Michael Jackson’s glove sold for 300,000 dollars at an auction.

Items from Jackson’s stage wardrobe were included in an auction of celebrity memorabilia in Beverly Hills, reports Fox News.

Julien’s Auctions said a lone glove worn by Jackson during the ‘Bad’ tour in the late 1980s sold for 330,000 dollars at the ‘Icons & Idols’ … Read more : MJ’s glove sold for $330K at auction.

‘Tangled’ beats ‘Harry Potter’ at the weekend box office

WASHINGTON – ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1′ reigned the box office for two weeks but has been now shoved aside by ‘Tangled’ which raked in 21.5 million dollars.

The Disney-produced 3-D take on Rapunzel is just the second film this year, after ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, to go No. 1 after starting …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Tangled’ beats ‘Harry Potter’ at the weekend box office.

Brangelina visit Big Apple art supply store with twins

WASHINGTON – Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took twins Knox and Vivienne to Lee’s Art Shop in Manhattan, a longtime favourite spot for the family.

Recently, the couple took Zahara and Shiloh shopping in Paris. Days later, the family went on a hot-air balloon ride and a boat trip in celebration of son Pax’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Brangelina visit Big Apple art supply store with twins.

Lily Allen makes first public appearance after miscarriage

LONDON – Singer Lily Allen has finally returned to the spotlight in London after her miscarriage in October.

The Smile hitmaker retreated to her home in the countryside after the devastating loss of her baby, six months into her pregnancy, reports the Daily Star.

She has kept in touch with fans via Twitter.com, thanking them for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lily Allen makes first public appearance after miscarriage.

‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’: Event Highlights

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)-It looks like the American troops had the night of the lives as some of the biggest female stars got down to business at the ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops‘. While some of the divas chose sexy dresses that were military-themed, some chose give the troops a perfect visual treat with their …. Source  : ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’: Event Highlights.

“Dexter” Season 5 Episode 11 Aired

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Dexter and Lumen’s relationship took a different turn when both of them became intimate in the last episode. “Dexter” season 5 episode 11 was aired on Showtime last night and it was subtitled as “Hop a Freighter”. The intense episode was directed by John Dahl and it was written by Karen …. Original source  : “Dexter” Season 5 Episode 11 Aired.

Gibson plays lonely man who befriends hand-puppet beaver in new movie

LONDON – Months after his vicious custody war with former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson is preparing to relaunch his career by playing a man who befriends a hand-puppet beaver after suffering a breakdown.

The trailer for Gibson’s new film ‘The Beaver’ received its premiere on US television this weekend amid doubts that it would be … Read more : Gibson plays lonely man who befriends hand-puppet beaver in new movie.

Britney Spears, Jason Trawick’s romantic trip to Mexico

WASHINGTON – Britney Spears and her boyfriend Jason Trawick have dismissed rumours of domestic violence completely with a romantic trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Spears and her man celebrated her 29th birthday on December 2 in Puerto Vallarta.

“When they landed here, she got to the [private] villa and was blown away,” a source told People …. Source  : Britney Spears, Jason Trawick’s romantic trip to Mexico.

Versace killed ‘over debts to mafia’

LONDON – Fashion designer Gianni Versace was allegedly murdered because of debts to the Mafia.

The 50-year-old was gunned down on the steps of his Miami apartment in 1997 by serial killer Andrew Cunanan.

According to a new book by Giuseppe Di Bella, a former member of the Calabrian Mafia known as the N’drangheta, Versace was …. Original article  : Versace killed ‘over debts to mafia’.

I would never have plastic surgery, says Alexandra Burke

LONDON – Singer Alexandra Burke is adamant she would never resort to surgery to enlarge her assets.

The Hallelujah hitmaker admits she battled with body image issues when she was younger but she’s grown in confidence after learning how to dress to accentuate her curves.

The singer refuses to go under the knife to enhance her …. Original article  : I would never have plastic surgery, says Alexandra Burke.

Jake Gyllenhaal all smiles at rumour of new romance with Taylor Swift

MELBOURNE – Jake Gyllenhaal just gave a smile when he was recently asked about his rumoured romance with Taylor Swift.

The Hollywood hottie flew into Sydney with actress Anne Hathaway this weekend for the premiere of their new movie ‘Love and Other Drugs’.

The Brokeback Mountain star is rumoured to be dating the attractive country …. Original article  : Jake Gyllenhaal all smiles at rumour of new romance with Taylor Swift.

Jake Gyllenhaal opens up about his Viagra-selling role in new movie

MELBOURNE – Jake Gyllenhaal, who plays a Viagra-selling character in his upcoming flick ‘Love and Other Drugs’, feels that it is difficult to get information about Viagra than the CIA.

According to Gyllenhaal, the pharmaceutical world is harder to infiltrate than the CIA.

The Hollywood hearthrob plays a lady-killing Viagra salesman in his latest film, ‘Love and … Read : Jake Gyllenhaal opens up about his Viagra-selling role in new movie.

Danish actor who inspired Belgian cartoonist to create ‘Tintin’ dies

MELBOURNE – Danish actor Palle Huld, who is apparently the inspiration behind Belgian cartoonist’s creation ‘Tintin’, has died at the age of 98.

Huld died on November 26 in a retirement home in Copenhagen. The cause of death has not been mentioned.

In 1928, he won a competition organised by Danish newspaper that wanted to send a … Read : Danish actor who inspired Belgian cartoonist to create ‘Tintin’ dies.

Bieber scraps appearance on German TV variety show after stunt injury

MELBOURNE – Justin Bieber had to cancel an appearance on a German TV variety show after a contestant was seriously injured while attempting a dangerous stunt.

The Canadian pop star took to his Twitter account to explain his absence on Wetten Dass after the show was called off following the accident in which performer Samuel Koch …. Source article  : Bieber scraps appearance on German TV variety show after stunt injury.

Mick Jagger says he’ll never marry again

LONDON – Rolling Stones star Mick Jagger, who has been married twice, has said that he is not interested in marrying again.

“To be honest, I don’t really think much of marriage,” the Daily Mail quoted the singer as telling the New York Times magazine.

“I’m not saying its not a wonderful thing and people shouldn’t do … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mick Jagger says he’ll never marry again.

Lara Bingle fires back after losing Speedo sponsorship

MELBOURNE – Australian model Lara Bingle has taken to Twitter to vent about being “spat out” by Speedo, her major sponsor.

In a series of posts, the struggling swimwear model was reacting to weekend reports that her career was over.

“People think your success is just a matter of having a pretty face. But it’s easy to … Read more »»».