Entertainment – Newsletter for January 26, 2011

Shakira ‘celebrating’ after scoring a billion YouTube views

WASHINGTON – Shakira has revealed that she’s really happy after scoring a billion views on video sharing website YouTube.com.

The sexy singer hit the milestone on Tuesday and thanked her online fans for their support.

“Thank you all for this magnificent news. A … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Shakira ‘celebrating’ after scoring a billion YouTube views.

Dame Judi Dench hopes to star in Bond movies until she dies

WASHINGTON – Legendary British actress Dame Judi Dench says she wants to continue playing secret service agent M in the 007 franchise until she dies.

Speaking at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards, she told BANG Showbiz: “I love Bond. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Dame Judi Dench hopes to star in Bond movies until she dies.

Dame Judi Dench always wanted to work with Clint Eastwood

WASHINGTON – Dame Judi Dench has revealed that she always wanted to work with Clint Eastwood.

The legendary British actress is preparing to start filming ‘J. Edgar’ – the biopic of former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover – alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.

And the star admits her main …. Original article  : Dame Judi Dench always wanted to work with Clint Eastwood.

Eva Green ’scared’ about the idea of playing Maria Callas in biopic

WASHINGTON – Former Bond girl Eva Green admits she’s ’scared’ about the idea of playing Maria Callas in a biopic about her life.

The ‘Casino Royale’ beauty is said to be in talks to star as the Greek opera singer in a new movie.

However, the French-born actress confesses she is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Eva Green ’scared’ about the idea of playing Maria Callas in biopic.

Penelope Cruz has first child

LONDON – Actress Penelope Cruz has reportedly given birth to her first baby.

The Spanish beauty was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles last week and gave birth Tuesday, Spanish newspaper El Pais reports.
The baby was born on the same day her father Javier Bardem received the best actor academy award nomination …. Source  : Penelope Cruz has first child.

James Franco set to don director’s hat

LONDON – Actor James Franco, who is to host the Oscars next month, will helm a movie based on a novel.

“This summer I’m going to direct a movie based on William Faulkner’s novel ‘As I Lay Dying’,” contactmusic.com quoted him as saying.
“I shoot a test of the whole movie before I make it. … Read more »».

Travolta, Franco to play father-son on screen

LONDON – Hollywood actors John Travolta and James Franco are in talks to play father and son in a film about America’s notorious crime family, the Gottis.

Contactmusic.com reports, producer Marty Ingels was spotted dining with Travolta in California and has revealed the “Grease” star will play John Gotti in the film, while Franco is …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Katona feels confident about toned tummy

LONDON – Singer Kerry Katona is feeling more confident than ever after undergoing a non-surgical treatment for tightening the skin around her stomach, which had begun to sag after she gave birth to four kids.

The 30-year-old was quite conscious about the stretch marks and saggy skin on her stomach, so she decided to undergo … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Katona feels confident about toned tummy.

Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz welcome their 1st child

MELBOURNE – Actress Penelope Cruz, who is married to Spanish actor Javier Bardem, has given birth to their first child.

Spanish newspaper El Pais reported that the baby, whose gender has not been revealed, was born at Los Angeles’ Cedars Sinai Hospital, reports News.com.au.

Bardem, 41, and Cruz, 36, were tied the knot in a low-key ceremony … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz welcome their 1st child.

I hope to do a lot more work: Waheeda Rehman

MUMBAI – Graceful and evergreen actress Waheeda Rehman says she is honoured to be named for the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian award, and says she is looking forward to more work in the film industry over the years.

“I am of course very, very happy. Even god likes to be praised and to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : I hope to do a lot more work: Waheeda Rehman.

Canadian man takes sex dolls on world tour

LONDON – A Canadian man is on a tour across the world and imagine who is accompanying him – six sex dolls, each wearing glamorous outfits, lingerie, wigs and stilettos.

Dave Hockey, 57, has taken his “silicone beauties” on trips across Britain and the US and insists his wife “doesn’t mind”.
He has splashed out …. Original source  : Canadian man takes sex dolls on world tour.

Rishi wishes Padma Bhushan for Shammi Kapoor too

MUMBAI – Veteran Bollywood star Rishi Kapoor is ecstatic that his uncle Shashi Kapoor has been named for the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian award, but says he would have been happier to see Shammi Kapoor’s name in the list as well.

“It would have given me even more pleasure to see both my …. Read the original article  : Rishi wishes Padma Bhushan for Shammi Kapoor too.

Mike Tyson welcomes eighth child

LONDON – Boxing legend Mike Tyson has welcomed his eighth child, a healthy baby boy, who was born in a Las Vegas hospital Tuesday.

The boy is the second child of the former heavyweight champion and his wife Lakiha.
“Mike and Lakiha are very happy and everyone is doing great,” dailymail.co.uk quoted a source close … Read more : Mike Tyson welcomes eighth child.

Brit women waste 1.6bn pounds on clothes they never wear!

LONDON – A survey has revealed that Brit women spend more than 1.6 billion pounds on more than 500 million items of clothing they will never wear.

Placed on a clothes rail, the great unworn would stretch 15,534 miles, which is equivalent to four and a half times the distance between London and New York, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Brit women waste 1.6bn pounds on clothes they never wear!.

Mike Tyson welcomes eighth child

LONDON – Boxing legend Mike Tyson has welcomed his eighth child, a healthy baby boy, who was born in a Las Vegas hospital Tuesday.

The boy is the second child of the former heavyweight champion and his wife Lakiha.
“Mike and Lakiha are very happy and everyone is doing great,” dailymail.co.uk quoted a source close … Read more »».

Brit women waste 1.6bn pounds on clothes they never wear!

LONDON – A survey has revealed that Brit women spend more than 1.6 billion pounds on more than 500 million items of clothing they will never wear.

Placed on a clothes rail, the great unworn would stretch 15,534 miles, which is equivalent to four and a half times the distance between London and New York, …. Original article  : Brit women waste 1.6bn pounds on clothes they never wear!.

Jackson’s friend to release memoir

LONDON – Michael Jackson’s former personal assistant and friend Frank Cascio has landed a book deal to lift the lid off the King of Pop’s life.

Cascio, who claims to have been a “lifelong” confidant of the superstar, will release his memoir “My Friend Michael” with publishers William Morrow this autumn, contactmusic.com reports.
The book … Read more : Jackson’s friend to release memoir.

Lara Bingle’s ’soft spot’ for ex-fiance Michael Clarke

MELBOURNE – It looks like Aussie model Lara Bingle still has feelings for ex-fiance Michael Clarke.

Bingle took to Twitter to defend Clarke after he received flak while playing cupid for teammate Steven Smith.

Clarke was roundly criticised after he invited eligible ladies to forward their details if they wanted to be Smith’s date for the Allan …. Source article  : Lara Bingle’s ’soft spot’ for ex-fiance Michael Clarke.

LiLo, Paris Hilton ‘offered $500K each to fight in boxing match’

WASHINGTON – Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton have been offered 500,000 dollars each by Hollywood Boxing Federation promoter to take part in a boxing match.

Federation promoter, Damon Feldman, has singled out Hilton and Lohan as his next two celeb boxing contenders.

Feldman has said he will donate the proceeds to anti-drug and alcohol campaigns and would …. Source article  : LiLo, Paris Hilton ‘offered $500K each to fight in boxing match’.

‘The King’s Speech’ dominates Oscar nominations

NEW YORK – The acclaimed British drama ‘The King’s Speech’ has been named the Oscar frontrunner with 12 nominations.

The nominations for the 83rd annual Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday.

‘The Social Network’ and ‘The King’s Speech’ have been nominated for Best Picture, reports the New York Daily News.

Competing with ‘Social Network’ and ‘King’s Speech’ for …. Source  : Gaea News Network.