Entertainment – Newsletter for February 3, 2011

Here are the top 10 richest people in Hollywood

WELLINGTON – Director James Cameron has topped the 2010 Hollywood movie earners’ list, courtesy the worldwide box office success of his movie ‘Avatar’.

Cameron earned an estimated 257 million dollars last year for writing, producing and directing his 3D hit ‘Avatar’, based on its … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Here are the top 10 richest people in Hollywood.

‘I did not use a body double,’ says Britney Spears

LONDON – Britney Spears has slammed reports that a body double was used in the upcoming video for ‘Hold It Against Me’.

The rumors doing the rounds was that Britney was replaced after struggling with choreography for new video.

The shoot for the ‘Hold It Against Me’ clip has been dogged … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘I did not use a body double,’ says Britney Spears.

Farrah Fawcett’s iconic red swimsuit to become a museum piece

LONDON – Farrah Fawcett’s legendary red swimsuit is reportedly being donated to Washington’s Smithsonian Museum.

Farrah was the sex symbol of her time and the most recognizable image of the 1970s, reports the BBC.

She had worn the swimsuit in a popular poolside poster – shot by photographer Bruce McBroom …. Read the original article  : here.

Christina Aguilera flaunts ample cleavage at her clothing line launch

LONDON – Christina Aguilera is not shy of revealing her curves and this time she really grabbed the spotlight.

All eyes were on the pop star who flaunted her new curves at a press conference in Brazil on Tuesday, where her ill-fitted dress struggled to grasp her impressive cleavage, reports …. Original article  : Christina Aguilera flaunts ample cleavage at her clothing line launch.

Miranda Lambert nominated for entertainer of the year Award

LONDON – Miranda Lambert is one of the six people to be nominated for the award of the best entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music awards.

The 27-year-old is up for best female vocalist and best entertainer and is nominated twice in the video of the year category, reports the BBC.

The awards …. Source article  : Miranda Lambert nominated for entertainer of the year Award.

Audrina Patridge’s sexy ad campaign for Bongo

NEW YORK – Former ‘Hills’ star Audrina Patridge showed off her sexy bikini bod in a new ad campaign for Bongo.

This is her second year of partnership with the brand, the Spring 2011 line of which has the star flaunting her bikini body in a black two-piece and modelling a variety of tank tops and …. Read the original article  : Audrina Patridge’s sexy ad campaign for Bongo.

Rihanna says naked pics online are from ‘when I was skinny’

NEW YORK – Rihanna has admitted that the nude pictures leaked over the Internet are hers.

According to the New York Daily News, the diva revealed on Twitter that it was indeed she when a fan sent her a tweet that linked to one of the pictures and asked, “what is this?”

“That would be… ME,” Rihanna …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rihanna says naked pics online are from ‘when I was skinny’.

Rihanna’s reveals her wildest side in new racy video

LONDON – Rihanna is never been shy of revealing her sexy self, but her new, and already controvertial music video for her song ‘SnM’ seems to have pushed all boundaries.

The new video comes as an American model claimed she had a lesbian affair with a female singer, widely thought to be Rihanna.

While her videos …. Read the original article  : Rihanna’s reveals her wildest side in new racy video.

Lara Stone gets Marilyn Monroe makeover for Comic Relief ad

LONDON – Supermodel Lara Stone has revived Marilyn Monroe’s most famous pose for a Comic Relief advertising campaign.

The 5ft 10in, size eight catwalk star underwent an extraordinary transformation to become a look-alike for the Hollywood style siren.

With her bouffant hair and pleated white dress she does her best impression of the actress in the classic … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lara Stone gets Marilyn Monroe makeover for Comic Relief ad.

Model Jourdan Dunn is the new face of Burberry

LONDON – British fashion model Jourdan Dunn has been named as the new face of Burberry.

Renowned photographer Mario Testino shot the 20-year-old, from London, on Brighton Beach for the new campaign.

Dunn, looking stunning in a biker jacket by the British label, was discovered at the Hammersmith branch of Primark and went on to win Model …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Model Jourdan Dunn is the new face of Burberry.

Bollywood, Hollywood stars names linked to Dubai property scam

DUBAI – The names of Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba and Hollywood movie star Tara Reid have been used in a property scam in the United Arab Emirates to fleece investors of more than nine million dirhams.

Emirati businessman Ahmad Al Falasi and 11 other investors are locked in a legal battle against four Indians who …. Source  : Bollywood, Hollywood stars names linked to Dubai property scam.

Why grandparents can sometimes be embarrassing

LONDON – Scientists have claimed that they have found out why grandparents can be embarrassing.

They studied a group of over 60s watching ‘The Office’, the sitcom featuring Ricky Gervais as David Brent, a socially inept middle manager, reports the Telegraph.

Psychologists found that older people were less adept at spotting Brent’s gaffes, which include him abandoning … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Why grandparents can sometimes be embarrassing.

Helena Bonham Carter’s ‘busty secret’

LONDON – ‘The King’s Speech’ actress Helena Bonham Carter has admitted that she wears corsets to make her chest look bigger.

The 44-year-old actress, renowned for her quirky dress sense, turned heads at a Los Angeles Awards ceremony last week with her curvy look.

Speaking at the red carpet she revealed what she was wearing.

“Today I’m wearing …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Barbara Walters Discusses Heart Problems

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Come Friday night and a very special episode hosted by none other than eminent journalist Barbara Walters will be aired on ABC. The episode which has been named as “A Matter Of Life and Death” will see the veteran take up the issue of heart diseases which will discuss with some of … Read more >>.

Gopika Malkan: Ranveer Singh’s Former Flame?

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- After receiving considerably good reviews for his debut flick, ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’, rumors have been abuzz that actor Ranveer Singh and his lady love in the Yash Raj film, Anushka Sharma are dating each other. However, the former model is not the only woman from the world of glitz and glamor …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Gopika Malkan: Ranveer Singh’s Former Flame?.

Mel Gibson once wanted to kill himself

LONDON – Actor Mel Gibson, who is currently in a custody battle with singer Oksana Grigorieva over their child, wanted to end his life when he was arrested in 2006.

The actor, 55, had just split from wife Robyn Moore when he was arrested in California on suspicion of drink driving.
“He felt he’d … Original article on : Mel Gibson once wanted to kill himself.

‘Dhobi Ghat’ made double the money it had cost: Aamir

MUMBAI – Aamir Khan is excited that Kiran Rao’s directorial debut Dhobi Ghat, which he produced and acted in, has unexpectedly fared well at the box office and earned double the amount invested in it.

I am very happy with ‘Dhobi Ghat’ collection. Films like ‘Dhobi Ghat’ are really breaking grounds. It’s a very unusual … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Dhobi Ghat’ made double the money it had cost: Aamir.

‘Patang’ brings Gujarat’s kite flying to Berlinale

BERLIN – Jaideep Punjabi and Prashant Bhargava, two New Yorkers of Indian origin, have glided into town with “Patang”, a cheerful film about the people of Ahmedabad, in the hope of bagging the coveted 50,000 euro prize for the best first feature at this year’s Berlinale.

“I chose to bring the pride of Ahmedabad to [..] Read the original article: here.

Baul songs – from ektara to fusion music (Feature)

KOLKATA – Baul music has caught on in a big way among Bengali music lovers, with the soulful songs sung by wandering minstrels finding favour with Bengali bands and movies.

“The Namesake” – a movie which depicts the hardships and struggles of a Bengali couple in the US – and “Moner Manush”, made on … Read more >>>.

Navneet Kaur Marries Ravi Rana

AMRAVATI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Tollywood actress Navneet Kaur has finally tied the knot with MLA Ravi Rana amidst several others in a mass marriage ceremony in Amravati , Maharashtra. The wedding drew the attention of the media not only for the star status but because of the fact that the popular South Indian actress was tying … Read more >>>.