Entertainment – Newsletter for February 16, 2011

Thrilled Kathmandu now awaits Satyajit Ray

KATHMANDU – Though he lives in Texas, Nepali environmental engineer Rajendra Bhattarai has a strong link with Bengal — in the form of film maestro Satyajit Ray.

“I love Ray for his humanism, for the way he loves his characters and for his wonderful ability as a storyteller,” says Bhattarai, a self-confessed Ray fan.
“He …. Original source  : Thrilled Kathmandu now awaits Satyajit Ray.

Imran chose work over wife on Valentine’s Day

MUMBAI – Bollywood actor Imran Khan is quite a romantic at heart but, surprisingly, he chose to work on his first Valentine’s Day after marriage, rather than pamper his wife Avantika Malik. And guess where was he? In the ladies’ compartment of Mumbai’s local train!

The young heartthrob was busy shooting for a Coke commercial … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Imran chose work over wife on Valentine’s Day.

New York to celebrate Holi with ‘Rang Barse’ on docked ship

NEW YORK – Peking Ship, a 377-foot ship docked against the picturesque backdrop of Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge here, will play host to “Rang Barse”, an exclusive event to celebrate Holi, the Indian festival of colours.

The March 19 event celebrating the commencement of spring with Holi revelers throwing coloured powder and coloured … Read : New York to celebrate Holi with ‘Rang Barse’ on docked ship.

Global celebrity culture fuelling ‘fear of insignificance’ warns psychologist

LONDON – A university psychologist has warned that the global celebrity culture is adding fuel to the “fear of insignificance” by undermining one’s self-image and sense of self-worth.

Dr Carlo Strenger of Tel Aviv University said over recent years people around the world have been suffering from an increasing fear of their own “insignificance”.

He started a …. Source article  : Global celebrity culture fuelling ‘fear of insignificance’ warns psychologist.

Kim Kardashian’s ’steamy scenes’ with ex-bodyguard for reality show

LONDON – Kim Kardashian has been filmed sleeping with her former bodyguard.

An upcoming episode of her reality TV show ‘Kourtney And Kim Take New York’ contains raunchy scenes of Kardashian with former Australian flame Shengo Deane, reports the Daily Mail.

The 30-year-old socialite is seen locked in embrace with Deane, before sleeping with him in her …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lady Gaga had designers up all night for Grammy costumes

LONDON – Pop icon Lady Gaga caused her fashion designers to stay up all night preparing costumes for her Grammy performance.

The singer threw her design team into a panic in the run-up to her performance at the Grammy Awards – as she scrapped all the costumes two days before the ceremony because she didn’t like …. Read the original article  : Lady Gaga had designers up all night for Grammy costumes.

Oprah Winfrey was ‘cold as ice’, says ex-lover

WASHINGTON – Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey’s former lover called her ‘cold as ice’ while talking about their brief relationship.

Reginald Chevalier said Winfrey locked him out of her home and her life, without even a phone call or goodbye.

The Haitian filmmaker met the media mogul when he appeared on her show in 1985 to do … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oprah Winfrey was ‘cold as ice’, says ex-lover.

Bollywood songs, dances banned in Lahore theatres

LAHORE – The performing arts council in Lahore has decided to ban all song and dance performances based on Indian films because of the presence of “vulgarity” in them and to promote only classical dances in Pakistani theatre.

The decision of the Lahore Arts Council (LAC) has, however, infuriated producers and artistes who believe the …. Source  : Bollywood songs, dances banned in Lahore theatres.

Lady Gaga spent 72 hrs in egg-shaped vessel

LOS ANGELES – Singer Lady Gaga, who arrived at the Grammy awards in an egg-shaped vessel, says she was in it for 72 hours.

“I was in there for about 72 hours. It was a very creative experience,” usmagazine.com quoted her as saying.
Her unconventional arrival drew mixed reactions but Gaga says it was … Original article on : Lady Gaga spent 72 hrs in egg-shaped vessel.

HBO to air Lady Gaga Monster Ball concert

NEW YORK – HBO will broadcast a solo Lady Gaga concert from New York’s Madison Square Garden on May 7, the cable network has announced.

‘Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden’ will be taped on Feb. 21 and 22 and directed by Lauriann Gibson, who has directed most of Lady Gaga’s … Read : HBO to air Lady Gaga Monster Ball concert.

More than 26m TV viewers in US watched this year’s Grammy Awards

LONDON – More than 26 million TV viewers in the US watched this year’s Grammy awards.

Broadcaster CBS said that viewing figures were up around 3 percent from last year’s audience of 25.87m, reports the BBC.

Reviews for Sunday’s show have been mixed, with the Hollywood Reporter’s critic calling it “lousy” and “badly paced”.

“The 53rd annual Grammy …. Original source  : More than 26m TV viewers in US watched this year’s Grammy Awards.

Coldplay to headline Glastonbury Festival 2011

LONDON – Coldplay will be among the three headliners at this year’s Glastonbury Festival in Somerset.

The band will play the main Pyramid Stage on Saturday 25 June at Worthy Farm, Pilton, reports the BBC.

Organiser Michael Eavis said: “This is the triumphant return of a band that everyone here feels part of.”

Coldplay headlined the same stage …. Original article  : Coldplay to headline Glastonbury Festival 2011.

Coleen Rooney launches her first fashion range for Littlewoods

LONDON – Footballer Wayne Rooney’s wife Coleen has launched her first ever fashion range, designed for Littlewoods.

Coleen, 24, even models the clothes herself and says that she hopes to make them available to all.

“I am often asked about the clothes I wear and my sense of style. By creating a range myself, I hope to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Coleen Rooney launches her first fashion range for Littlewoods.

Ronaldo’s girlfriend cries after landing Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover

LONDON – Irina Shayk, Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend, wept with delight when she was revealed as the 2011 covergirl for Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue.

Shayk cried tears of joy as the cover was revealed on The Late Show with David Letterman.

She was accompanied on the show by a group of other swimsuit models, but only one could … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ronaldo’s girlfriend cries after landing Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover.

Elizabeth Taylor on road to recovery

NEW YORK – Veteran actress Elizabeth Taylor’s health is improving after she was rushed to hospital for congestive heart failure.

“Since being admitted, there has been steady improvement in her condition, and over the weekend she has had visits from family and close friends,” people.com quoted her representative as saying in a statement.
“Her medical … Read more »».

Rihanna to be sued over ‘S&M’ video

LONDON – Singer Rihanna is reportedly being sued by fashion photographer David LaChapelle, who claims she stole his ideas for the music video for her single “S&M”.

Contactmusic.com reports that in the lawsuit, LaChapelle claims Rihanna had appropriated eight of his images into the video, which is directed by Melina Matsoukas, including a shot where …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rihanna to be sued over ‘S&M’ video.

David Beckham’s libel suit dismissed

LONDON – Soccer ace David Beckham’s libel lawsuit against a US showbiz magazine has been dismissed.

Last year In Touch published a story claiming the footballer had cheated on his wife Victoria several times with a prostitute — a charge which he has denied.
Judge Manuel Real ruled that Beckham didn’t show any evidence … Original source on Gaea Times at : David Beckham’s libel suit dismissed.

Yana fractures nose, needs surgery

NEW DELHI – “Babuji” girl Yana Gupta fractured her nose while performing on the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”. She will undergo surgery Thursday.

“Remember our domestic violence act? Did X-ray finally and my nose is fractured. Surgery on Thursday. I wonder how I managed to dance till the end,” Yana wrote on microblogging … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Yana fractures nose, needs surgery.

Britney voted ‘greatest gay icon of all time’

TORONTO – Pop Britney Spears has been named the greatest gay icon of all time.

The ‘Toxic’ hitmaker took 31 per cent of the vote in the Orange County Equality Project’s poll to find the quintessential gay icon, reports the Toronto Sun.

Madonna landed the second spot with 25 per cent of the vote.

“When Madonna puts out …. Original article  : Britney voted ‘greatest gay icon of all time’.

‘Spiritual’ Posh can’t travel anywhere without her crystals

WASHINGTON – Victoria Beckham has revealed that she can’t travel anywhere without her crystals as she is ‘very spiritual’.he former Spice Girl – who is pregnant with her fourth child with soccer star husband David Beckham – also revealed that she would never walk under a ladder, a superstition that is supposed to bring bad …. Source article  : ‘Spiritual’ Posh can’t travel anywhere without her crystals.