Entertainment – Newsletter for February 21, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
When Big B used to be a gate crasher
NEW DELHI – He might be flying in private jets or executive class with a lot of attention, but there was time when Bollywood’s megastar Amitabh Bachchan used to gatecrash at weddings or travel in trains without a ticket.
Big B is in Bhopal shooting for “Aarakshan” and it seems he is getting nostalgic about …. Original article on Gaea Times at : When Big B used to be a gate crasher.
Rihanna to perform for ???5K a minute at charity gala
LONDON – Grammy winning singer Rihanna will reportedly be paid 500,000 dollars for an hour long performance at an exclusive charity event in Florida.
The ‘What’s My Name’ star will perform at a charity gala in front of just 600 guests, in aid of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, reports the Telegraph.
The VIP guests have shelled out … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Rihanna to perform for ???5K a minute at charity gala.
Johnny Depp wins award for Brit band’s video
LONDON – ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star Johnny Depp has scooped an award for directing a Brit band’s video.
The 47-year-old won best director at the Independent Music Video Awards for his ‘Unloveable’ film for Sheffield rockers Babybird, reports the Daily Star.
He persuaded Boardwalk Empire star Stephen Graham, from Liverpool, to take part in the shoot … Original article on : Johnny Depp wins award for Brit band’s video.
Changes to copyright act pit musicians against producers
NEW DELHI – A bill to amend the over 54-year-old Copyright Act, proposing more rights to creators than the owners of musical and literary works, is expected to be tabled in the budget session of parliament. While the music fraternity in Bollywood is hoping for its quick passage, film producers are fuming.
The amendment … Original source on Gaea Times at : Changes to copyright act pit musicians against producers.
It’s career over relationship for Lady Gaga
LONDON – Pop star Lady Gaga says her music career is her priority and she has no qualms if she remains single forever.
The singer refuses to make sacrifices in her professional life for a relationship.
“Women have to make decisions and it’s the toughest thing ever. Is it a man or is it a …. Read the original article : here.
Carey, Cannon preparing huge, expensive nursery for twins
LONDON – Singer Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon have reportedly converted an entire wing in their Beverly Hills home into a nursery for their unborn twins.
The couple is sparing no expense in making the babies’ surroundings as comfortable as possible.
“Mariah and Nick have converted a whole wing of their Beverly Hills …. Read the original article : Carey, Cannon preparing huge, expensive nursery for twins.
Bullock’s ex-hubby plans tell-all
LONDON – Oscar winning actor Sandra Bullock’s ex-husband Jesse James is reportedly planning a tell-all.
Dailystar.co.uk reports that the TV mechanic’s memoir “American Outlaw”, has been picked up by publishers at Gallery Books. A publication date has not been set, but the book is expected to be released this year.
Since splitting from Bullock after …. Original source : Bullock’s ex-hubby plans tell-all.
Kate Moss to design her own wedding dress
SYDNEY – It appears that Kate Moss will design her own wedding dress, according to fashion mogul Vivienne Westwood.
After boyfriend Jamie Hince proposed last month, the supermodel is busy planning her wedding but she prefers to design her own wedding dress rather than approaching a professional designer.
“I think she’s designing it herself. She has done …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Cowell, Cole to quit British ‘X-Factor’?
LOS ANGELES – Music mogul Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole are reportedly set to quit the British version of talent hunt show “The X-Factor” to concentrate on the American one.
And the network is concerned about the departure of the duo, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“There will be massive shake-up. Simon is a huge, huge loss. He … Read : Cowell, Cole to quit British ‘X-Factor’?.
Pitt’s parents to move in with Brangelina
LONDON – It has emerged that Brad Pitt’s mum Jane and dad Bill are moving in with their son and his partner Angelina Jolie when they start living in the South of France full-time.
Work has begun on a granny flat for them at the star couple’s 35million pounds Chateau Miraval estate in Brignoles.
The Pitt …. Source article : Pitt’s parents to move in with Brangelina.
Nicole Kidman ‘feels love’ for woman who carried her second child
SYDNEY – Nicole Kidman revealed that she feels love for the woman who carried her second child.
After a “roller-coaster ride” with fertility problems, the Oscar-winning actress and her husband, country-music singer Keith Urban, surprised the world last month when they announced the arrival of a second baby daughter, Faith Margaret, born on December 28 last … Read : Nicole Kidman ‘feels love’ for woman who carried her second child.
Berlusconi family asks ‘why Ronaldo not charged for paid sex with Ruby’
SYDNEY – Silvio Berlusconi’s family has reportedly raised questions as to why Cristiano Ronaldo was not charged after Karima, El Mahroug claimed she also had sex with the football superstar when she was 17.ccording to the Daily Mail, Mahroug, also known as Ruby Rubacuori or Heartstealer, allegedly said in a leaked statement that the Real … Read more »»».
Liz believes ’she is the woman to tame Warne’
SYDNEY – Actress Liz Hurley apparently believes she is the woman to tame Shane Warne, reveals a friend of the actress.
“With Shane, Liz feels like she’s found somebody she could be with for the rest of her life,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted the unnamed “friend” as telling London’s Sunday Mirror.
“A possible husband too. …. Original source : Liz believes ’she is the woman to tame Warne’.
Adele Adkins beats Lady Gaga to top spot, matches Beatles record
LONDON – Following her scintillating performance at the Brit Awards last week, Adele Adkins has topped the UK charts after beating Lady Gaga to the No.1 slot with her latest single ‘Someone Like You’.
The London-born 22-year-old star Adkins has become the first living artist since the Beatles to have two top-five singles and two top-five …. Read the original article : Adele Adkins beats Lady Gaga to top spot, matches Beatles record.
LiLo says she ‘won’t risk probation by partying too hard’
NEW YORK – Lindsay Lohan has revealed that she takes her sobriety seriously – she won’t risk probation by partying too hard.
The 24-year-old actress was spotted outside Teddy’s nightclub at the Roosevelt Hotel Thursday night, sparking reports that she was back to her old partying ways.
But Lohan wrote on Twitter that the reports were “inaccurate,” … Read : LiLo says she ‘won’t risk probation by partying too hard’.
Facebook bans naked UK woman’s Demi Moore-like baby bump photo
LONDON – “If Demi Moore can do it, why can’t I?,” questions a pregnant woman in London, who got herself photographed in Demi Moore’s famous naked pregnancy pose.
Angela Hurst got a professional snapper to set up the tasteful shot, reports the Sun.
Just like Ghost actress Demi – whose photo was on Vanity Fair’s cover in …. Read the original article : Facebook bans naked UK woman’s Demi Moore-like baby bump photo.
Dina Lohan earns cash for Lilo’s photos, blasts media for star’s troubles
NEW YORK – Dina Lohan may have earned a decent amount of money for trading Lindsay Lohan’s photographs with ABC News, but that doesn’t stop her from blaming the media for the star’s troubles.
The “concerned” mother blamed the media for Lohan’s troubles on “Good Morning America” Friday.
While she took 15,000 dollars from ABC News for [..] Read the original article: here.
Enrique Iglesias has ‘eyes only for girlfriend Anna Kournikova’
NEW YORK – He may be getting the attention of scores of ladies, but Enrique Iglesias has eyes only for his lady love, Anna Kournikova.
The two managed to have a romantic date at the Old Homestead Steakhouse at the Borgata in Atlantic City the other night.
According to sources, the couple waltzed in at 1:00 am … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Enrique Iglesias has ‘eyes only for girlfriend Anna Kournikova’.
Gaga discovers Keith Richards’ weight-loss tip – get drunk!
MELBOURNE – Lady Gaga has discovered a weight loss tip that Keith Richards has known and probably practised for years – getting drunk.
“I’m on the drunk diet,” news.com.au quoted Gaga as saying in an interview on the Sirius Morning Mash Up radio show in New York.
“I like to drink whiskey and stuff while I’m working,” … Read more : Gaga discovers Keith Richards’ weight-loss tip – get drunk!.
Isla Fisher on why she didn’t kiss Johnny Depp
MELBOURNE – Actress Isla Fisher has revealed why she didn’t kiss Johnny Depp when she had the chance while filming animated flick Rango.
“Although we were only voicing the characters, we were encouraged to act out scenes,” the Daily Telegraph quoted Fisher as saying.
“It came to the scene where my character kisses Johnny’s but I ducked …. Read the original article : here.