Entertainment – Newsletter for February 13, 2011

Christina Aguilera’s marriage will be officially over in April

LONDON – Christina Aguilera and her estranged husband Jordan Bratman’s marriage will officially come to an end in April (11).he former couple, which had a pre-nuptial agreement in place, has now reached an agreement regarding custody of their three-year-old son Max.

Aguilera’s lawyer, Laura Wasser, lodged the final documents in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Christina Aguilera’s marriage will be officially over in April.

Michelle Trachtenberg ‘thrilled’ school bullies will see her Maxim cover

NEW YORK – Michelle Trachtenberg is ‘thrilled’ about being on the cover of Maxim’s March issue – because it’s a revenge on those who used to pick on her at high school for being flat-chested.

“I know that everyone at my high school who used to torture me and bully me is going to get a … Original article on : Michelle Trachtenberg ‘thrilled’ school bullies will see her Maxim cover.

Scantily clad Taylor Momsen leaves little to imagination on shopping trip

LONDON – It looks like ‘Gossip Girl’ star turned musician Taylor Momsen doesn’t really care about being appropriately dressed in public.

She continued to dress like an exotic dancer yesterday as she made her way through an outdoor shopping centre in the middle of the day in Los Angeles, reports the Daily Mail.

The 17-year-old rebel …. Original article  : Scantily clad Taylor Momsen leaves little to imagination on shopping trip.

Mila Kunis started her acting career in ‘Baywatch’ at the age of 9

LONDON – Actress Mila Kunisn has revealed that she landed her first acting gig in an episode of ‘Baywatch’ when she was just nine years old.

“I started acting when I was nine as a hobby because it was fun, and it allowed me to get out of school,” the Daily Mail quoted her as telling …. Original source  : Mila Kunis started her acting career in ‘Baywatch’ at the age of 9.

Father time key to family’s well-being: Study

SYDNEY – Fathers can improve their parenting skills and shed their ‘assistant parent’ tag by spending more time with their kids without having mothers around, suggests a new Melbourne study.

The research found that the family would benefit if fathers and children got together more.

“Kids need their fathers for them to be around and doing the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Father time key to family’s well-being: Study.

‘Experimental’ Jennifer Aniston is a sucker for TV infomercials

LONDON – Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she’s trying a new anti-ageing cream after she saw it in a TV infomercial featured on Oprah Winfrey’s new network.

The actress has admitted she can’t stay away from the convincing adverts and recently rushed to purchase one particular eye-care lotion online after becoming intrigued by the product on …. Original source  : ‘Experimental’ Jennifer Aniston is a sucker for TV infomercials.

Never say no to Bollywood in Senegal

DAKAR – From legendary actors Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar to contemporary film icons Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, Bollywood is now and forever in Senegal, the coastal French-speaking West African country that’s madly in love with Indian films, music and cuisine.

Sitting in Sea Plaza restaurant, one can hear the dulcet notes …. Source article  : Never say no to Bollywood in Senegal.

‘Gaganam’ must watch; Nagarjuna wows with his performance (Telugu Movie Review)

Film: “Gaganam” (Telugu); Cast: Nagarjuna, Prakash Raj, Poonam Kaur, Brahmanandam, Thalaivasal Vijay, Sanakhan and others; Director: Radha Mohan; Producer: Dil Raju; Music Director: K.V.Guhan; Rating: ****

The Telugu film industry has always been at the receiving end for excess focus on commercial elements and illogical plots. Though there are a few exceptions, the number …. Source article  : ‘Gaganam’ must watch; Nagarjuna wows with his performance (Telugu Movie Review).

Dame Elizabeth Taylor being treated for heart failure

LONDON – Screen legend Dame Elizabeth Taylor is being treated in a hospital in Los Angeles for congestive heart failure.

The star, who will turn 79 later this month, looked frail and gaunt as she arrived at Cedars-Sinai hospital in a wheelchair, breathing through an oxygen tube.

“There is no doubt that her days are winding down …. Original source  : Dame Elizabeth Taylor being treated for heart failure.

Sir Elton John admits he may be too old to be a father

LONDON – Sir Elton John has finally admitted that he may be too old to be a father, seven weeks after the birth of his son Zachary Levon Furnish-John.

The singer and his partner, David Furnish, attended the birth of Zachary to a surrogate mother on Christmas Day.

At the time, the singer insisted he was a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sir Elton John admits he may be too old to be a father.

Rihanna ‘fuming’ after being told to tone down Brit Awards performance

LONDON – Pop star Rihanna is reportedly fuming after being told to tone down her sexy antics ahead of her appearance at this year’s Brit Awards.

The ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ star had planned on an eye-popping performance of her controversial new single S and M for Tuesday’s ceremony.

However, show bosses have asked … Original article on : Rihanna ‘fuming’ after being told to tone down Brit Awards performance.

Mila Kunis vows not to dance on screen again

LONDON – Actress Mila Kunis has vowed never to dance again on the big screen after the rigorous training she went through for the movie “Black Swan”.

The actress, who had no professional dance training before appearing in Darren Aronofsky’s latest film, said it was the first and the last time she put herself through … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mila Kunis vows not to dance on screen again.

Katie Price reaches agreement over split

LONDON – Former model Katie Price has reportedly reached an amicable agreement over the split with estranged husband Alex Reid.

Just days after she issued divorce papers to Reid, the former couple spent a day in a hotel in Sussex to thrash out an agreement, reports dailymail.co.uk.
“They met up together and thrashed out …. Source  : Katie Price reaches agreement over split.

Leona Lewis to launch clothing range

LOS ANGELES – Singer Leona Lewis is planning to launch her own range of eco-friendly clothing line.

The “Bleeding Love” hitmaker got involved in a series of wacky creations, including a pair of huge red lips as a bra and a massive bright yellow bow top, both matched with fitted pencil skirts.
Her representative has …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Leona Lewis to launch clothing range.

Bengali cinema going for classy foreign locales

KOLKATA – Exotic tourist spots of Southeast Asian countries are fast turning into favourite shooting destinations for Bengali cinema, thanks to cheaper costs.

Shooting on the alluring sea beaches of Pattaya or the fascinating locations of Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur have become a popular trend among Bengali movie directors, who seem to be preferring foreign … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bengali cinema going for classy foreign locales.

Love sells – Valentine’s Week is Rs.12,000 cr business

NEW DELHI – Who says love doesn’t cost a thing? An unassuming date can mercilessly burn a deep hole in your pocket and when it comes to this year’s annual celebration of love – the Valentine’s Week – it’s a jaw-dropping Rs.12,000-crore ($2.6 billion) business!

So says a study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce … Original source on Gaea Times at : Love sells — Valentine’s Week is Rs.12,000 cr business.

Rock music facing tough time: Foreigner’s Mick Jones (Interview)

NEW DELHI – Michael ‘Mick’ Jones, the founder of the popular British-American pop-rock band Foreigner and a man whose ballads have sent three generations of listeners mooning for the last 35 years, says rock music has been facing a tough time for the past two decades.

“Music has had a tough time in the last … Read : Rock music facing tough time: Foreigner’s Mick Jones (Interview).

Want to tap core flavours of native India: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

NEW DELHI – For 17 long years, he made people explore the culinary art through his iconic cookery show “Khana Khazana”. And now chef Sanjeev Kapoor has come up with his own food channel and promises to bring core Indian flavours to the masses.

” ‘Food Food’ is something that I have been dreaming about … Read : Want to tap core flavours of native India: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor.

‘Tanu Weds Manu’ music an eclectic mix (IANS Music Review)

Film: “Tanu Weds Manu”; Music Director: Krsna; Lyricist: Rajshekhar; Singers: Lehmber Hussainpuri, Mohit Chauhan, Ujjaini Mukherjee, Niladri Debnath, Rakhi Chand, Vivek Naik, Roop Kumar Rathod, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh and Wadali Brothers; Rating: ***1/2

From a full-on Punjabi track to a soulful qawwali outing – the music of forthcoming film “Tanu Weds Manu”, composed by … Original article on : ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ music an eclectic mix (IANS Music Review).

Mom, you are a star!, Madhuri’s kids realize

NEW DELHI – She has mesmerised millions of Indians with her screen performances, but Madhuri Dixit’s US-brought up kids realised their mother was a big Bollywood star only when they visited the sets of a dance reality show recently.

“They didn’t know, but they are kind of realising now
when they visited the sets … Original article on : Mom, you are a star!, Madhuri’s kids realize.