Entertainment – Newsletter for February 15, 2011

Bollywood debutant gets Hollywood chance with Dev Patel

MUMBAI – Even before making her debut in Bollywood, model-turned-actress Tena Desae got the chance to act in John Madden’s Hollywood film “The Best Exotic Marigold” opposite “Slumdog Millionaire” actor Dev Patel.

Desae, who will be seen in upcoming Hindi film “Yeh Faasley” releasing March 3, has featured in several commercials for products like Fair … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bollywood debutant gets Hollywood chance with Dev Patel.

Frankie J Holden sparks anger with onstage sex simulation

MELBOURNE – Australian actor/musician Frankie J Holden sparked anger among the audience when he simulated a sex act while hosting a charity event.

A Melbourne woman executive of one of the companies sponsoring the event had complained that Holden, 58, rubbed his crotch and swore while on stage in New Zealand.

She has accused him of telling …. Original source  : Frankie J Holden sparks anger with onstage sex simulation.

Amended Copyright Act blessing for artists: Vishal Bhardwaj

MUMBAI – Filmmaker and composer Vishal Bhardwaj says that the Copyright Amendment Bill, if passed in Lok Sabha, would certainly be a blessing for lyricists and music directors of the the Indian film industry.

“Nothing can be better than this for music composers and artists. The Copyright Amendment Bill that going to be introduced in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Amended Copyright Act blessing for artists: Vishal Bhardwaj.

No NOC, rains too…Bryan Adams Delhi concert called off (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – After much flutter, organisers of the much awaited Bryan Adams concert said Tuesday that the event would not take place as scheduled in the evening because of the rains and had been postponed. The mandatory no objection certificate (NOC) from Delhi Police has also been refused.

After a prolonged meeting with … Read more : No NOC, rains too…Bryan Adams Delhi concert called off (Second Lead).

Teresa Palmer did rigorous training for ‘I Am Number Four’

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood actress Teresa Palmer has revealed that she had to undergo rigorous physical training for her role in “I Am Number Four”.

Produced by Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay and directed by D.J. Caruso, the film is about nine teenaged aliens who have different powers and are sent to earth to hide …. Source  : Teresa Palmer did rigorous training for ‘I Am Number Four’.

Top secret Coca Cola recipe revealed!

LONDON – The top secret recipe of one of the world’s most popular beverages, Coca Cola, which was kept locked in a steel vault in Atlanta city and guarded 24-hours a day, has now been leaked by a website.

The drink was created by pharmacist John Pemberton in 1886. Its recipe reportedly contains the exact … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top secret Coca Cola recipe revealed!.

Kelly Brook bares all for Paris-based mag Exhibition

LONDON – Kelly Brook has bared all for new Paris-based mag Exhibition.

The 31-year-old posed naked with her breasts and body smeared in red lipstick for a set of shocking full-frontal photos.

The 21 images – shot by snapper Ben Hasset – are said to be “feminist, industrial, and political”.

Wild-haired Brook starts off cavorting naked against a …. Source article  : Kelly Brook bares all for Paris-based mag Exhibition.

Sofia Vergara was nick-named ‘toothpick’ over her stick-thin figure as child

LONDON – Columbian actress Sofia Vergara has revealed that she was once teased for her stick-thin figure.

The ‘Modern Family’ actress – who flaunts her curves on the latest cover of America’s Shape magazine – says her brothers even nick-named her ‘toothpick’ when she was growing up in Colombia.

“I was ridiculously skinny. They called me palillo, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rihanna sued by famed fashion photog over ‘copycat’ S and M video

LONDON – Rihanna has reportedly been sued by prominent U.S. fashion photographer David LaChapelle over her video for new single S and M.

LaChapelle, who has shot celebrities for magazines such as Rolling Stone, GQ and Vanity Fair, said “the music video is directly derived from and substantially similar to the LaChapelle works,” reports the Daily … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rihanna sued by famed fashion photog over ‘copycat’ S and M video.

Dating online? Beware of spelling and grammar errors!

SYDNEY – Dating may have become hi-tech, but romantic rituals remain much the same, says a new study. Like in traditional dating, online love birds are influenced by non-verbal cues like spelling errors, the number of exclamation marks and the use of grammar.

Zoe Hazelwood, psychologist at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), who …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Dating online? Beware of spelling and grammar errors!.

I love Justin Bieber: Gomez

LONDON – Singer-actress Selena Gomez admits that she loves pop star Justin Bieber but doesn’t understand why people are so interested in their relationship.

“I love him. He’s been in my life a very long time. He’s my friend. I think it’s awesome people are interested – I don’t understand why,” accesshollywood.com quoted her as … Read this article on Gaea Times at : I love Justin Bieber: Gomez.

Ashlee Simpson moves in with sister Jessica

LONDON – Singer Ashlee Simpson is reportedly living with sister Jessica Simpson after splitting from husband Pete Wentz.

Ashlee, along with her son Bronx, would live with Jessica and her fiance Eric Johnson until she finds a place of her own, contactmusic.com reports.
“Leaving Pete was tough for Ashlee and she needed to be with … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ashlee Simpson moves in with sister Jessica.

No nod yet for Bryan Adams’ concert, fans fear the worst

NEW DELHI – Will he or will he not? Hopes for the much-awaited Bryan Adams’ concert that was scheduled Tuesday evening here have almost diminished with police officers saying no clearance was being given for the event.

The organisers, meanwhile, are yet to issue a formal statement although they admitted that a series of … Read more »»».

Where gambling is the stuff of dreams!

SHILLONG – Come over to Bara Bazaar on any lazy afternoon and you’ll stumble upon many people dozing off at some quiet uninviting corner. The idea is not to take rest, but to dream and then interpret those dreams to place bets!

Welcome to the game of ‘Teer’, where people bet on archery, guided by … Original article on : Where gambling is the stuff of dreams!.

Shock and abuse: Bollywood’s new style

NEW DELHI – Bollywood has always been about people’s cinema. And lately, so has been the language, and sometimes even the titles, of Hindi films — juicy and peppered with expletives, like we hear around us all the time.

“Use of swear words has always been there in films. If a character is involved in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ronaldo’s girlfriend is 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl

MELBOURNE – Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, girlfriend of soccer ace Cristiano Ronaldo, is this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover girl.

Shayk was to be officially announced covergirl on tonight’s ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ but the news was leaked on Twitter just hours ago, reports News.com.au.

New Yorker Rana Wardlaw took a photo of a billboard …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ronaldo’s girlfriend is 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl.

I do not know the sex of my fourth baby: Posh

NEW YORK – Pregnant Victoria Beckham has said that she and husband David still don’t know whether they will be having a boy or a girl.

“I can go on the record and say contrary to rumors, I do not know the sex of my baby!” the New York Daily News quoted the 36-year-old as telling … Read more »».

Now, an auction for domestic help in Beijing

BEIJING – It’s good news for those in China who crave for domestic help. A housekeeping firm and an auction company here will soon conduct the country’s first auction of domestic help.

The 10 housekeepers who will be the lots at the auction next month will have at least a college education, said Song Rui, … Original article on : Now, an auction for domestic help in Beijing.

Warne’s ‘rollercoaster love’ making Hurley feel ’sick’

LONDON – It seems cricket star Shane Warne’s ‘rollercoaster love’ is making new lover Elizabeth Hurley feel ’sick’.

Liz, 45, took to social networking website Twitter to indicate her feelings about Valentine’s Day, reports the Daily Mail.

She wrote: “Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember, love is like a rollercoaster ride- sometimes it’s exhilarating but sometimes u (sic) feel …. Original source  : Warne’s ‘rollercoaster love’ making Hurley feel ’sick’.

No NOC yet for Bryan Adams’ Delhi concert

NEW DELHI – Confusion persisted over whether the much-awaited Bryan Adams concert would take place as scheduled Tuesday evening with police yet to give a no objection certificate (NOC) due to security concerns.

“As far as I know, the NOC is yet to be given to the event organisers,” Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat …. Original article  : No NOC yet for Bryan Adams’ Delhi concert.