Entertainment – Newsletter for February 14, 2011

Brit fashion chain Jaeger up for sale, hopes to fetch 100m pounds

LONDON – The British fashion chain Jaeger is all set for a sale after owner Harold Tillman was approached by a number of buyers.

The 127-year-old retailer has asked Rothschild investment bank to head a strategic review that could lead to a disposal.

While Tillman owns 72 percent of the business, chief executive Belinda Earl owns 20 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brit fashion chain Jaeger up for sale, hopes to fetch 100m pounds.

Eduardo Cruz spotted with Eva Longoria tattoo on his arm

LONDON – Penelope Cruz’s brother Eduardo, who is allegedly dating Eva Longoria, has revealed his love for the actress in the form of a tattoo of her name.

The 25-year-old Spanish singer was spotted with Eva written on his arm alongside the tattoo of a ship, reports the Daily Mail.

The pair has been for a couple …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Eduardo Cruz spotted with Eva Longoria tattoo on his arm.

Christina Hendricks to model Westwood jewellery

LONDON – ‘Mad Men’ star Christina Hendricks has been chosen as the latest spokesmodel for fashion icon Dame Vivienne Westwood.

The stunning beauty has flown to London to model the designer’s new jewellery collection for an ad campaign and she admits her latest role is a dream come true.

“I had such a fun day trying on … Read : Christina Hendricks to model Westwood jewellery.

Posh to send selection of dresses to newest fan Kate Middleton

LONDON – Victoria Beckham has got a new fan in bride-to-be Kate Middleton, and she is getting together a selection of dresses to send over to her.

Posh, 36, who is four-and-a-half months pregnant with her fourth child, revealed that a representative of the future princess had sent a request for some dresses to her …. Source  : Posh to send selection of dresses to newest fan Kate Middleton.

How to make your way to a woman’s heart and bed – make her laugh!

LONDON – Having trouble impressing your hot date this Valentine’s Day? Try telling them a joke or two – scientists have suggested that a good sense of humour really is the way to win a woman’s heart.

“A quick browse of lonely-hearts ads will confirm that women look for a good sense of humour in a … Read : How to make your way to a woman’s heart and bed – make her laugh!.

Watson suffers ‘peek-a-boob’ wardrobe malfunction at pre-Baftas party!

LONDON – ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson suffered a wardrobe malfunction while going to a pre-Baftas party on Sunday night.

Watson was wearing a short navy blue silk dress with plunging neckline when the tape got loose and the 20-year-old actress, who is worth an estimated 19 million pounds, exposed more than she had intended, reports …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

World’s oldest wedding cake made in 1898 even survived WWII!

LONDON – A whole wedding cake is really the last thing that one should dare to preserve – even for posterity’s sake.

More so because the title of the world’s oldest complete wedding cake is already held by an ornately decorated confection, that is still intact after 113 years!

Made in 1898 during Queen Victoria’s reign, this …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : World’s oldest wedding cake made in 1898 even survived WWII!.

Britney Spears punches herself in the face for ‘Hold It Against Me’ teaser

LONDON – In a newly released preview clip for Britney Spears’ new video for ‘Hold It Against Me,’ she is seen engaged in a catfight with herself.

The scenes may surprise her fans, to whom she recently told that she was ‘a boring homebody’.

Wearing a sheer dress and sky-high heals Britney squares up to … Read more >>>.

Drunken Kate Moss announces she is ’so horny’, asks for 7 sex toys!

MELBOURNE – Kate Moss is never without a trailing controversy behind her – the supermodel recently entered a London sex shop, drunk, and after announcing to the clerk that she was “so horny”, proceeded to buy seven sex toys before sniffing some poppers.

Despite rumours that she was going to cut back on alcohol and partying, … Read more »»».

BBC ‘lowering its standards to hire more ethnic minorities’

LONDON – A former BBC executive has accused the corporation of lowering its standards to hire more ethnic minorities.

Indian-born Samir Shah, a former head of current affairs, has cited Radio 4 as an example of how the BBC is ‘dumbing down’ its output in a desperate bid to get more ethnic minorities on air and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : BBC ‘lowering its standards to hire more ethnic minorities’.

Candid shots give sneak peek into London’s streets 150 years back

LONDON – A series of candid photographs snapped by Paul Martin is set to give people a sneak peek into the street life of London 150 years back.

Martin is the first photographer to use a hidden camera in an attempt to record life in London “as it is,” reports the Independent.

Visitors to the Museum of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Candid shots give sneak peek into London’s streets 150 years back.

Bono sparks anger in SA for endorsing ‘Shoot the Boer’ song

LONDON – U2 frontman Bono has provoked criticism in South Africa for apparently endorsing an anti-apartheid song, which includes the lyrics ‘Shoot the Boer’.

The Irish pop star compared the song sung during the fight against apartheid with Irish Republican rebel songs, reports the BBC.

“When I was a kid and I’d sing songs I …. Original article  : Bono sparks anger in SA for endorsing ‘Shoot the Boer’ song.

Bhojpuri film fest begins in Patna

PATNA – A three-day Bhojpuri film and cultural festival began here Monday to mark 50 years of the industry that has a large audience in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Several well-known faces associated with Bhojpuri culture are attending the festival, where they will discuss the past, present and future of Bhojpuri cinema and its impact …. Source article  : Bhojpuri film fest begins in Patna.

Lady Gaga, Eminem bag top honours at Grammys (Roundup)

LOS ANGELES – Pop singer Lady Gaga and rapper Eminem won top honours at the 53rd edition of the Grammy Awards while country pop group Lady Antebellum bagged five trophies, including Record of the Year.

Lady Gaga walked away with three awards. She won the Best Female Pop Vocal performance, Best Short Form Video for …. Read the original article  : Lady Gaga, Eminem bag top honours at Grammys (Roundup).

Nepal’s ‘Taj Mahal’ remains hidden from honeymooners

KATHMANDU – When New Delhi resident Ketaki Gupta visited Nepal on her honeymoon this year, the bubbly copywriter and her sales executive husband Nitin dutifully visited popular tourist destination Pokhara city, the casinos, and the hallowed Pashupatinath temple, as recommended by their travel agent.

“It’s after I went back home and met a chance traveller … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nepal’s ‘Taj Mahal’ remains hidden from honeymooners.

Madison happy with boyfriend

LONDON – Model Holly Madison says she has never been happier than she is with her boyfriend and guitarist Jack Barakat because he loves her for who she is.

“He’s a really down to earth guy. I feel like he’s really real and he knows me for who I am. I can say whatever in …. Source  : Madison happy with boyfriend.

Shah Rukh Khan in Malaysia to film ‘Don’ sequel

KUALA LUMPUR – Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is back in Malaysia to shoot a sequel to his blockbuster ‘Don’ – this time on a larger scale and with a local baddie to combat.

Immensely popular and honoured with the traditional Malaysian title Datuk, akin to knighthood, Khan arrived here Sunday morning along with co-star … Read more »».

‘Harry Potter’ car up for auction

LONDON – Iconic cars from movies like “Harry Potter” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” are to go on sale on auction website eBay.com.

Peter Nelson, who owns the Cars of Stars museum in England’s Lake District, has decided to sell off his collection of Hollywood vehicles, contactmusic.com reports.
Cars including, “Harry Potter’s” Ford Anglia, a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sonakshi-Katrina: No love lost over soap

MUMBAI – It is her first television ad campaign. Sonakshi Sinha is happy that she is Katrina Kaif’s successor as the face of Dyna soap and says it was a lot of fun getting into the bathtub for it.

Sonakshi and Katrina are incidentally both Salman Khan’s protges and the “Dabangg” newcomer insists there’s …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sonakshi-Katrina: No love lost over soap.

Investigators still quizzing Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

NEW DELHI – Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was being questioned by India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for the second day Monday, a day after he was detained at the international airport on charges of carrying undisclosed foreign currency, an official said.

He is still being questioned and senior officials from … Read more >>.