Entertainment – Newsletter for December 31, 2010

North Korea shows first Western film

SEOUL – The British film “Bend It Like Beckham” has reportedly become the first Western film to be broadcast in North Korea, a media report said Friday.

The 2002 film about a girl wanting to be a football star was shown Dec 26, Britain’s Ambassador to South Korea Martin Uden said in a message on …. Original article  : North Korea shows first Western film.

Hathaway, Gyllenhaal talked about their sex lives to portray lustful couple

WASHINGTON – Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal discussed their own bedroom experiences to perfect their saucy clinches in ‘Love And Other Drugs’.

The film is about a Viagra salesman and the two actors had to strip off to shoot a number of saucy scenes.

And to help them portray a lustful couple, the ‘Brokeback Mountain’ co-stars discussed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hathaway, Gyllenhaal talked about their sex lives to portray lustful couple.

Ashley Greene dismisses Joe Jonas engagement rumours

WASHINGTON – A representative for Ashley Greene has dismissed reports that the Twilight star’s boyfriend Joe Jonas proposed to her over Christmas (10).

The couple, who been dating since the summer (10), spent the festive season with Greene’s family in Florida, reports the Contactmusic.

They jetted back to Los Angeles on Wednesday night (29Dec10) and the actress … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ashley Greene dismisses Joe Jonas engagement rumours.

Take That become Amazon’s top-selling music artists of all time

LONDON – Take That have outsold The Beatles and Michael Jackson to become Amazon’s top-selling music artists of all time.

The band topped the list with their album ‘Progress’, reports the Sun.

Robbie Williams and his bandmates overtook Susan Boyle’s debut album ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ on their way to the top of the Internet giant’s music … Read : Take That become Amazon’s top-selling music artists of all time.

Chris Brown apologizes for homophobic slur on Twitter

NEW YORK – Singer Chris Brown has apologised for the series of racially charged, homophobic comments he posted on Twitter against ex-B2K singer Raz-B.

Brown, 21, had blasted Raz-B, 25, for commenting on how he had treated his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, and also posted tweets that questioned his sexuality.

“Yesterday was an unfortunate lack in judgment sparked … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chris Brown apologizes for homophobic slur on Twitter.

Ashley Greene not engaged

LONDON – A representative for actress Ashley Greene has rubbished reports that singer Joe Jonas has proposed to her over Christmas.

The couple spent the festive season with Greene’s family in Florida and they later jetted back to Los Angeles. The “Twilight” star was spotted wearing a new gold band on her ring finger, prompting … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ashley Greene not engaged.

Phillippe delighted over Witherspoon’s engagement

NEW YORK – Reese Witherspoon’s ex-husband Ryan Phillippe is delighted to know that the actress is engaged.

Witherspoon announced her engagement with Hollywood agent Jim Toth earlier this week.
“I’m very happy for both Reese and Jim,” people.com quoted Phillippe as saying.
The actor was married to Witherspoon for seven years before they split in …. Read the original article  : Phillippe delighted over Witherspoon’s engagement.

Big names, multiple releases, Bollywood promises entertaining 2011

NEW DELHI – Romance, action, comedy, real life stories… Bollywood is geared up with an interesting line-up of releases in 2011, starring big names like Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan and Ajay Devgn who have more than one film on offer.

Vidya Balan, a perfect combination of beauty and talent, will start the New …. Source  : Big names, multiple releases, Bollywood promises entertaining 2011.

Gaurav Kapoor to host ‘India’s Minute To Win It’

LONDON – Popular VJ Gaurav Kapoor is on a hosting spree. After hosting UTV Bindass’ “Big Switch 2″, he will be seen on AXN India’s upcoming reality game show “Indias Minute To Win It”.

The show, to premiere Jan 12, will give contestants a chance of a lifetime to win a bumper prize of Rs.1 … Read more »».

Taylor Swift says her dad is her biggest fan

LONDON – Singer Taylor Swift says her father is her biggest fan and supports her professionally.

“My dad (Scott Kingsley Swift) is adorably optimistic, positive, pie-in-the-sky. He thinks every new song I write is my best. He sells T-shirts at my merchandise stands and hands out guitar picks to fans,” contactmusic.com quoted her as saying.
… Read more : Taylor Swift says her dad is her biggest fan.

Mithun-da does a Jeetendra, goes all white!

NEW DELHI – Bollywood’s original disco dancer Mithun Chakraborty seems to have drawn inspiration from Jeetendra when he shot for a promotional glimpse of “Dance India Dance Doubles” wearing all white, including his wrist watch.

The perfectionist that he is, Mithun, the ‘mahaguru’ of the dance reality show, looks into the minute details of … Original article on : Mithun-da does a Jeetendra, goes all white!.

Cheryl Cole back to Africa – less than 6 months after catching malaria

LONDON – ‘X Factor’ judge Cheryl Cole and close pal Derek Hough are off to Cape Town to spend the New Year in a 3,000-dollar-a-night luxury villa.

But before leaving the 25-year-old dancer checked that local mosquitoes do not carry malaria.

“He wanted to make sure Cheryl had a good start to 2011 after her worst year …. Original article  : Cheryl Cole back to Africa – less than 6 months after catching malaria.

Ronnie Wood ‘helps son through rehab’

LONDON – Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood has apparently extended his support to son Jesse who is battling his personal demons in rehab.

The veteran guitarist, who has endured seven stints in treatment centres over the last 30 years, is currently six months sober after giving up alcohol and drugs.

Wood said that Jesse helped him through … Read : Ronnie Wood ‘helps son through rehab’.

Annie Lennox honoured for charity work in Africa

LONDON – Pop star Annie Lennox has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for her charity work in Africa.

The former Eurythmics singer heads a host of entertainment and sport stars awarded honours, including ‘Poirot’ actor David Suchet and Ryder Cup-winning golfer Graeme McDowell, reports the Daily Express.

Some of the senior figures …. Original source  : Annie Lennox honoured for charity work in Africa.

Sean Penn left speechless by Javier Bardem’s ‘Biutiful’

LONDON – Sean Penn sat in stunned silence for 15 minutes after watching Javier Bardem’s portrayal of a cancer patient in ‘Biutiful’, says the film’s director.

The outspoken ‘Milk’ actor became speechless after watching the Spanish-language film, which stars Bardem as a dying man trying to put his affairs in order for his two sons.

“I showed …. Source  : Sean Penn left speechless by Javier Bardem’s ‘Biutiful’.

Ryan Phillippe ‘very happy’ for newly engaged ex-wife Reese Witherspoon

LONDON – Ryan Phillippe has congratulated his former wife Reese Witherspoon upon her engagement to Hollywood agent Jim Toth.

The ‘Cruel Intentions’ star, who was married to the Oscar-winning actress for seven years until they split in 2008, said on Thursday that he was ‘very happy’ for the couple, reports the Daily Mail.

“I’m very happy for … Read : Ryan Phillippe ‘very happy’ for newly engaged ex-wife Reese Witherspoon.

Good lifestyle habits should be taught even before 13 yrs of age

WASHINGTON – Researchers at University of the Basque Country have said that parents should enforce good lifestyle habits even before children turn 13.

Drinking, eating junk food and all other unhealthy life habits that are already being detected in early adolescence and that are especially predominant amongst women and young people between the ages of 19 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Good lifestyle habits should be taught even before 13 yrs of age.

Women plagued by ‘double-shift’ stress – at home and work

LONDON – Women constantly juggle two roles, both important – that of a homemaker and a professional, and therefore suffer the double-shift stress syndrome.

Double the stress means more symptoms of stress – back and neck pain – far more than men, even when physical causes are removed, research has revealed.

University of Gothenburg experts in Sweden …. Source article  : Women plagued by ‘double-shift’ stress – at home and work.

Beware of ‘’social jet lag’ post the extra-long festive break

LONDON – The long holiday break of Christmas combined with the New Year will leave many suffering from a ’social jet lag’, scientists have said.

They said that the festive break wreaks havoc with our body clocks and leaves them with symptoms similar to having travelled to a different time zone.

Plus feeling down and out as …. Source article  : Beware of ‘’social jet lag’ post the extra-long festive break.

Boney M singer Bobby Farrell found dead in hotel room

MELBOURNE – Boney M singer Bobby Farrell has been found dead in his hotel while on tour in Russia.

The 61-year-old singer performed as scheduled in St Petersburg on Wednesday night, but complained of breathing problems before and after his show, according to agent John Seine.

The cause of his death is not clear, said to Sergei …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Boney M singer Bobby Farrell found dead in hotel room.