Entertainment – Newsletter for December 14, 2010

Oprah Winfrey stuns Sydney audience with bountiful gifts

SYDNEY – Talk show host Oprah Winfrey left her audience in Sydney stunned when she gave away a number of gifts to them.

Winfrey, 56, gave Sydney couple Kristian and Rachel Anderson 250,000 dollars when she came to know from an emotional video he made …. Source article  : Oprah Winfrey stuns Sydney audience with bountiful gifts.

Mistresses ‘receive more lavish holiday gifts than wives’

NEW YORK – Men spend lavishly on their mistresses during holidays. And a new study has proved that.

A survey by AshleyMadison.com, a self-described “infidelity service,” has found that men spend more than twice as much on their mistresses at holiday time as they do on their wives.

The typical cheater spends around 60 dollars on …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mistresses ‘receive more lavish holiday gifts than wives’.

Celebrities sign open letter urging Iran to release ‘death by stoning’ woman

TEHRAN – International celebrities including Hollywood actors Robert Redford, Robert De Niro, and English musician Sting have signed an open letter urging Iran to release Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, the Iranian woman who had been sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, saying that ’she had suffered enough’.

According to the Daily Mail, the open letter, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Celebrities sign open letter urging Iran to release ‘death by stoning’ woman.

Ja Rule Pleads Guilty

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- On Monday, American rapper Ja Rule pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, Manhattan District Attorney statement reads. The law enforcement officials said that the hip hop star might have to face 15 years in prison if he is convicted by the jury. However, the sources say that Ja …. Original source  : Ja Rule Pleads Guilty.

“Marry Me” Says Lucy Liu For Lifetime

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Lifetime’s television flick, “Marry Me”, which came in two parts, premiering in December 12, concluded yesterday. All those who watched the flick, could only give good reviews about it. The light hearted romantic comedy had nothing serious about it. But it portrayed the typical confusions that bugs every spinster, before they …. Read the original article  : “Marry Me” Says Lucy Liu For Lifetime.

Liz Hurley Apologized To Arun Nayar’s Family

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- After being married for three years, Hollywood actress Liz Hurley is all set to get legally separated from her Indian business tycoon husband Arun Nayar after the couple parted ways months ago. Although the close friends and family members of the couple were aware of the fact that they are …. Original article  : Liz Hurley Apologized To Arun Nayar’s Family.

Rosie O’Donnell insists Oprah Winfrey is not gay

NEW YORK – Actress Rosie O’Donnell has voiced her support for Oprah Winfrey, insisting that the talk show queen is not a gay.

O’Donnell jumped into the ring for the media mogul at New York City’s Jingle Ball concert.

“I think that she’s always told the truth so why people wouldn’t believe her, you know, I …. Source article  : Rosie O’Donnell insists Oprah Winfrey is not gay.

Madhuri Dixit Upbeat About ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- After setting the silver screen on fire for years, Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit is back from her self-imposed hiatus but this time it is the small screen that the actress is all set to dazzle. With the much-anticipated season four premiere of the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” creating …. Read the original article  : Madhuri Dixit Upbeat About ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’.

Beer batter squids, anybody? Or beer cheese soup? (Eating out with IANS)

NEW DELHI – For long, wine has been tipped into cooking pans for a dash of flavour. But beer is slowly cosying up to non-vegetarian kitchens in India and the new alliance promises to get the gastronomic juices flowing.

Beer as a component in food has traditionally been a European concept, but the culture is … Original source on Gaea Times at : Beer batter squids, anybody? Or beer cheese soup? (Eating out with IANS).

Carey shoots down bisexuality rumours

LONDON – Singer Mariah Carey is amused by longstanding rumours that she is a bisexual and rubbishes the speculation saying it’s not “reality”.

“If it makes somebody happy to say that, then whatever, but that’s not the reality. I don’t have a discriminatory policy of who I’m friends with, so yes, I’m friends with women …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Carey shoots down bisexuality rumours.

Scorsese, De Niro team up after 15 years

LONDON – Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has teamed up with Robert De Niro after 15 years for his new film “The Irishman”.

The director has a long list of box office hits with De Niro like “Taxi Driver” and “GoodFellas”. Their last film together was 1995 release “Casino”.
The forthcoming movie is based on the Charles [..] Read the original article: here.

Sonakshi Sinha’s Maxim Photoshoot Looks Hot

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Guess who is the latest cover girl for the “Maxim” magazine. It is none other than the beautiful shotgun daughter of Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha. The girl, who initially created an image of the innocent down to earth girl in her debut film “Dabangg”, by draping herself in richly embroidered traditional … Read : Sonakshi Sinha’s Maxim Photoshoot Looks Hot.

Emily Blunt not ready for children

LONDON – Actress Emily Blunt says she is in no rush to have children with her new husband John Krasinski because she is completely focused on her career.

The British actress, who married Krasinski in July, doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of her actress mother Joanna Mackie who gave up acting to … Original article on : Emily Blunt not ready for children.

Janet Jackson helps raise money for charity

LONDON – Singer Janet Jackson is reportedly helping raise money for a hunger charity in Los Angeles.

She allowed Mattel toy manufacturers to immortalise her appearance on US reality show American Idol earlier this year in plastic, complete with a replica of her designer black and red gown.
Contactmusic.com reports that only one Janet Barbie … Read more >>>.

“Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4??? Kicks Off

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- “Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4″ kick started yesterday. It seems that the competition is going to even tougher this time with contestants like Yana Gupta and Sushant Rajput, who would be judged by the strict and perfectionist dancer of all times, Madhuri Dixit.
Yesterday’s episode marked the first competition, of this season of …. Original source  : “Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4″ Kicks Off.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens Break Up?

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Hollywood’s one of the hottest couple Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens have reportedly ended their three years of relationship, media outlets report. Various web portals, tabloids and magazines are presently abuzz with the report of their break up. The gossip magazines claim that the couple has gone their separate ways … Read more >>>.

Road shows, Big B pulling in tourists for Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – Thanks to nationwide road shows and a campaign featuring brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan, Gujarat is witnessing an overwhelming tourist inflow this year – despite many infrastructural potholes.

While Gujaratis are known to be great travellers, the state tourism industry has never really flourished. But this year officials point to a sudden spurt. The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Road shows, Big B pulling in tourists for Gujarat.

From real to reel, Michael Sheen lives his ‘Tron: Legacy’ cyber fantasy

NEW DELHI – When Michael Sheen was offered a role in “Tron: Legacy”, he just couldn’t believe the coincidence. He had seen the original film as an 11-year-old and loved it. So, when a chance came to play a human-shaped computer programme in the sci-fi, Sheen just grabbed the chance and didn’t wait to bargain …. Source  : From real to reel, Michael Sheen lives his ‘Tron: Legacy’ cyber fantasy.

Dannii Minogue believes in fashion recycling

LONDON – Dannii Minogue often gives away her clothes to friends and family as she says it’s important to “recycle” fashion.

The Australian beauty thinks it’s good idea for other people to be able to use her clothes in their own way, reports femalefirst.co.uk
“It’s important for beautiful clothes to keep moving. When I have …. Source article  : Dannii Minogue believes in fashion recycling.

Witherspoon likes talking about love

LONDON – Reese Witherspoon has revealed she constantly talks about her love life and relationships with her friends.

The Oscar-winning actress who divorced Ryan Phillippe in 2007 and ended a high-profile relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal last year doesn’t get hung-up on former partners, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
“I’m literally the girl who talks constantly about relationships. I … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Witherspoon likes talking about love.