Entertainment – Newsletter for February 20, 2011

Indian ‘jugaad’ has design lessons for Americans

NEW YORK – A big window sign in Hindi saying ‘Jugaad’ is pulling in from Indian cabbies to intrigued tourists and urban planners to a show in New York on how Indians are doing more with less.

“There is a very positive and enthusiastic response and a curiosity to know more,” says architect Kanu Agrawal, … Read more : Indian ‘jugaad’ has design lessons for Americans.

New flick about the royal family in the pipeline

LONDON – After ‘The King’s Speech, the film industry is lining up its next blockbuster about the Royal Family – ‘Girls’ Night Out’.

The upcoming flick will dramatise the hours when the Queen was allowed out of Buckingham Palace as a young princess to mingle with the crowds on VE Day in 1945.

“Girls’ Night Out is …. Source  : New flick about the royal family in the pipeline.

Experts find Justin Bieber’s controversial abortion comments ‘positive’

NEW YORK – Teenage sensation Justin Bieber has found some supporters after being slammed for talking about abortion in a Rolling Stone interview.

In a recent interview with the magazine, Bieber said, “I really don’t believe in abortion. I think [an embryo] is a human. It’s like killing a baby.”

Glenn Stanton, who examines family trends in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Paris Hilton, Cy Waits spotted shopping for engagement rings

NEW YORK – It looks like Paris Hilton and beau Cy Waits are planning to get married.

The two were spotted shopping for engagement rings yesterday at Jacob and Co., where they examined an array of baubles, including a 30-carat rare blue diamond, reports the New York Post.

The couple couldn’t decide on a ring, but Paris …. Read the original article  : Paris Hilton, Cy Waits spotted shopping for engagement rings.

‘KSD Appalraju’ not Varma’s best work (Telugu Movie Review)

Film: “KSD Appalraju”; Cast: Sunil, Swathi, Brahmanandam, Kota Sreenivasa Rao, Venu Madhav, Raghubabu, Harshavardhan and others; Producer: Kiran Kumar Koneru; Writer-Director: Ram Gopal Varma; Music: Koti; Camera: Sudhakar Yakkanti; Ratings: ** 1/2

After a long gap, maverick director Ram Gopal Varma has returned to Telugu films with “KSD Appalraju”. After making “Raktha Charitra” in three … Read more »».

Glenn Close ‘to play Susan Boyle in biopic’

LONDON – ‘Fatal Attraction’ star Glenn Close is reportedly set to play Susan Boyle in the biopic of the spinster’s life.

Glenn said “aye” to film bosses this week and is about to start work on her SuBo shuffle and catchphrase “bloody fantastic”, reports the Sun.

A source said: “The film is full steam ahead now the …. Read the original article  : Glenn Close ‘to play Susan Boyle in biopic’.

Beckham counter-sued by sex worker

LONDON – Soccer ace David Beckham is likely to face a court battle over allegations he cheated on his wife Victoria with a sex worker.

Sex worker Imra Nici has filed legal documents calling for lawyers to serve Beckham with a deposition ordering him to appear in the court over her allegations, which his representative …. Original article  : Beckham counter-sued by sex worker.

Kylie Minogue kicks off world tour in Denmark

MELBOURNE – Kylie Minogue embarked on her ‘Aphrodite: Les Folies’ world tour in Denmark.
According to the Daily Mail, the 42-year-old singer embraced Greek mythology as her theme as she performed her newest singles and her classic hits from across the years to a sell-out crowd in the central Danish city of Herning.

Just like Aphrodite was … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kylie Minogue kicks off world tour in Denmark.

Glenn Close ‘to play Susan Boyle in biopic’

LONDON – ‘Fatal Attraction’ star Glenn Close is reportedly set to play Susan Boyle in the biopic of the spinster’s life.

Glenn said “aye” to film bosses this week and is about to start work on her SuBo shuffle and catchphrase “bloody fantastic”, reports the Sun.

A source said: “The film is full steam ahead now the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Glenn Close ‘to play Susan Boyle in biopic’.

LiLo turned away from private party in Hollywood

LONDON – Lindsay Lohan’s celebrity status did not help her as she was unceremoniously turned away from a private party at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Hollywood. t is not clear why she was refused entry to the West Hollywood venue, but there was a uniformed police officer present at the scene, reports the Daily … Read : LiLo turned away from private party in Hollywood.

I liked filming love scenes with Pattinson: Witherspoon

NEW YORK – Actress Reese Witherspoon has revealed that she enjoyed filming love scenes with Robert Pattinson in their new film “Water For Elephants”.

“I am so lucky,” Witherspoon said of her love scenes with Pattinson.
“He’s so amazing and wonderful and sweet and just the nicest guy too, so you can just add …. Source  : I liked filming love scenes with Pattinson: Witherspoon.

I had no books on stammering to help with role: Colin Firth (Interview)

NEW DELHI – If he were playing a cabbie, he would probably hang around with one. But British actor Colin Firth says since one can’t quite hang around with kings, he chose to rely on archival material and his screenplay writer instead to play the stammering monarch George VI in “The King’s Speech”!

“There aren’t …. Source article  : I had no books on stammering to help with role: Colin Firth (Interview).

Lindsay denies breaking probation terms

LOS ANGELES – Actress Lindsay Lohan has denied reports that she has broken probation terms, stemming from 2007 drunk driving arrest, by going for wild parties.

Lindsay, who is facing another jail spell after being accused of stealing jewellery from a store near her new home in Venice, California, admits that she would never risk … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lindsay denies breaking probation terms.

I’ve no romance in my life: Singer Nicki Minaj

LONDON – Singer Nicki Minaj has revealed that she doesn’t have time to think about romance as she is too busy with her career.

“I have no romance in my life at all, and it’s not important to me right now. I have love for people who are on my team that I see every …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : I’ve no romance in my life: Singer Nicki Minaj.

Kate Moss to design her own wedding dress

LONDON – Supermodel Kate Moss will be designing her own wedding gown as she prepares to walk down the aisle with guitarist Jamie Hince in July.

Designer Vivienne Westwood, 70, who is a close friend of Moss for 15 years, let the secret slip last week, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Asked if she had been approached to … Read : Kate Moss to design her own wedding dress.

Budding banker steals Bryan Adams’ show in Nepal

KATHMANDU – When Bryan Adams rocked Kathmandu in Nepals first international concert Saturday night, it was neither his team members nor the three popular Nepali rock bands sharing the stage with him who shared the limelight.

Instead, it was a 27-year-old budding banker who found herself a celebrity overnight with her face in the [..] Read the original article: here.

Becks, Posh among royal wedding guests?

LONDON – David and Victoria Beckham are believed to be among the 1,900 guests to receive a gilded invitation from the Queen to attend Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in April.

Clarence House has refused to divulge the names, but speculation is rife that the footballer and the former Spice Girl are on the guest …. Read the original article  : Becks, Posh among royal wedding guests?.

Stay off the booze – Hugh Jackman’s advice to this year’s Oscars hosts

LONDON – Former Academy Awards host Hugh Jackman has a tip for this year’s presenters-”Stay off the booze!”

The 2009 host told James Franco and Anne Hathaway they could let the wine flow freely after the show.

“To each his own but, for me, I wouldn’t advise them to have a drink before. I can’t relax at … Read more >>>.

Cuba to host international cigar festival

HAVANA – Cigar lovers will now get a chance to see how the famous Cuban cigars are being made as the organisers of the international cigar festival, which begins here Monday, plan tours for the visitors to the factories and tobacco growing areas in the country.

Over 1,000 visitors from 80 countries are expected to [..] Read the original article: here.

I would love to do a comedy film: Neil Mukesh

NEW DELHI – He has always played intense and serious roles, but not many know that Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has a humorous side which he would like to explore in films. The actor is keen to do situational comedies.

“I would love to be a part of a comedy film but it is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : I would love to do a comedy film: Neil Mukesh.