Entertainment – Newsletter for February 28, 2011

Style quotient at Oscars – hits and misses

LOS ANGELES – The glamour quotient at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles saw Hollywood beauties walking the red carpet in stylish long gowns. But not all of them scored high on fashion meter.

Here is a peek into their wardrobe at the Sunday night gala at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre.
Gwyneth …. Source  : Style quotient at Oscars – hits and misses.

Top honours crown ‘The King’s Speech’ at 83rd Oscars (Roundup)

LOS ANGELES – The royal drama “The King’s Speech” made it big at the 83rd Academy Awards by winning Oscars for best picture, best director, best actor and best screenwriter. Also bagging four gongs was sci-fi thriller “Inception” at a glittering ceremony hosted by first timers Anne Hathaway and James Franco.

“I have a feeling … Read more >>.

Shyamalan’s film dominates 2011 Razzie Awards

LONDON – M Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Last Airbender’ took top dishonours at the Razzies, taking away five Golden Raspberry Awards.

The Razzies are famous for Hollywood’s Oscar spoof mocking the year’s worst performances.

The fantasy action film about people who can control fire, air, water and earth stole the show, despite making 320m dollars at global box …. Original source  : Shyamalan’s film dominates 2011 Razzie Awards.

Jack Tweed infuriates Jade Goody’s family with book deal

LONDON – Late Jade Goody’s husband Jack Tweed has infuriated her family by signing a big-money book deal to tell all about his life with her.

Tweed, 23, is believed to have almost finished writing his autobiography, which will include details about his and Goody’s four-year relationship.

According to the Sunday Mirror, Goody’s mother Jackiey Budden has … Original source on Gaea Times at : Jack Tweed infuriates Jade Goody’s family with book deal.

‘The King’s Speech’ reigns at 83rd Academy Awards

LONDON – ‘The King’s Speech,’ was the clear favourite at the 83rd Academy Awards as the Anglo-Australian film won best picture and three other Oscars.

The film is based on the life of the King George VI-the royal who led Britain in World War II and the father of current monarch Queen Elizabeth-played by Colin Firth … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘The King’s Speech’ reigns at 83rd Academy Awards.

Christian Bale wins fight for best supporting actor Oscar

LONDON – British actor Christian Bale has won the best supporting actor Academy Award for portrayal of problematic boxing brother in ‘The Fighter.’

Bale followed up his success at the Golden Globes with an Academy Award, coming out on top of a shortlist that also included Geoffrey Rush (’The King’s Speech’) and Jeremy Renner (’The Town’).

In … Original source on Gaea Times at : Christian Bale wins fight for best supporting actor Oscar.

Tom Hooper crowned best director at the Oscars

LONDON – Tom Hooper has grabbed best director at the Academy Awards for ‘The King’s Speech.’

Hooper was one of 12 Academy Award nominations for ‘The King’s Speech,’ and was up against major Hollywood heavyweights – the Coen brothers, David Fincher, David O Russell and Darren Aronofsky, reports the Guardian.

The 38-year-old worked his way through the …. Read the original article  : here.

List of Oscar winnners 2011

LOS ANGELES – List of winners at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles Sunday night:

Best Picture: The King’s Speech – Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers
Best Director: Tom Hooper for The King’s Speech
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth for The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : List of Oscar winnners 2011.

Round-the-clock lifestyle affects metabolism, behaviour

WASHINGTON – Our modern, round-the-clock lifestyle seems to derail metabolism, learning and behaviour in ways that we’re just beginning to understand.

Researchers led by Ilia Karatsoreos, postdoctoral scholar in Hatch Lab of Neuroendocrinology, Rockefeller University, housed mice for 10 weeks in 20-hour light-dark cycles at odds with their natural 24-hour circadian cycle.
They found … Read more >>.

Melissa Leo apologises for the f-bomb at Oscars

MELBOURNE – Melissa Leo, who grabbed the Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2011 Academy Awards, has apologized for using f-word during her acceptance speech.

Leo, who won the award for her role as the tough-talking mother of two boxers (Mark Wahlberg and best supporting actor winner Christian Bale) in ‘The Fighter’, let the …. Original source  : Melissa Leo apologises for the f-bomb at Oscars.

Shane Warne resumes tweet talk with Hurley’s parrot

MELBOURNE – Shane Warne and Liz Hurley seem to have resumed their twittersphere flirting, using Ping Pong the parrot.

In yet another bizarre, public, three-way conversation between Hurley, Warne and Ping Pong, the parrot reveals it is keen to meet Warne, who describes himself as the bird’s “master and daddy”, reports News.com.au.

“I may agree to meet …. Source  : Shane Warne resumes tweet talk with Hurley’s parrot.

Jay-Z concerned for sick Rihanna

WELLINGTON – Jay-Z has asked Rihanna to take some time off as he thinks that the singer is working too hard.

The American rapper is Rihanna’s mentor, and the man that signed her to Def Jam Recordings at the beginning of her career.

The two are very close, and Jay-Z has reportedly become concerned Rihanna is pushing … Read more >>.

Monica Bedi begins new innings in Nepal

KATHMANDU – Thirteen years after she acted in her last film of note, “Tirchhi Topiwale”, Monica Bedi, better known as the companion of jailed mafia don Abu Salem, has begun a new innings in Nepal, acting in a new film that could be the mirror image of her own aspirations.

The 36-year-old, whose glamorous looks … Original article on : Monica Bedi begins new innings in Nepal.

Natalie Portman’s ‘tears of joy’ as she grabs Best Actress Oscar

WASHINGTON – Natalie Portman-who cried an awful lot in ‘Black Swan’-couldn’t hold her tears of joy when she grabbed the Best Actress Oscar.

Tearful throughout her emotional, gracious speech, the soon-to-be-mum seemingly forgot no one who helped her on ‘Black Swan’ and throughout her Hollywood career, which began when she was 11, reports UsMagazine.com.

“I truly, sincerely … Original article on : Natalie Portman’s ‘tears of joy’ as she grabs Best Actress Oscar.

Colin Firth takes home best actor crown at the Oscars

LONDON – Brit star Colin Firth has won the best actor Oscar for his role in The King’s Speech.

Firth was the clear bookies’ favourite going into the ceremony, having previously picked up acting prizes at the Baftas and the Golden Globes, reports the Guardian.

In ‘The King’s Speech,’ Firth portrayed the role of a stuttering George … Read : Colin Firth takes home best actor crown at the Oscars.

Women breaking glass ceiling in Malayalam film industry

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – First Bollywood and now the Malayalam film industry. Women are making inroads in the male-dominated territory of filmmaking, quitting cushy jobs and breaking away from their settled lives to wield the megaphone.

Take 38-year-old Shiny J. Koshy who took a break from Kuwait, where her husband was employed, and took the plunge into … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Women breaking glass ceiling in Malayalam film industry.

‘The King’s Speech’ big winner of Oscar evening

LOS ANGELES – “The King’s Speech” and “Inception” tied at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards here Sunday night with four Oscars each, with the British royal drama bagging the big four of best picture, best direction, best actor and best writing while the sci-fi dominated the technical categories.

The King’s Speech, which was leading the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘The King’s Speech’ big winner of Oscar evening.

India-born Tariq Anwar misses Oscar for best editing

LOS ANGELES – India-born film editor Tariq Anwar, nominated for the Oscar in the best editing category for “The King’s Speech”, lost out to Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter who won it for “The Social Network” at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards here.

Raised in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, Anwar has been working as a … Read more : India-born Tariq Anwar misses Oscar for best editing.

Melissa Leo grabs Best Supporting Actress Oscar

WASHINGTON – Melissa Leo walked away with the Best Supporting Actress at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards for her role in ‘The Fighter’.

Accepting the honour from 94-year-old acting icon Kirk Douglas, Leo paid tribute to her movie co-stars Adams and Mark Wahlberg, and thanked her family for their support, reports Contactmusic.

The 50-year-old star capped off …. Read the original article  : here.

‘The King’s Speech ‘ wins best film

LOS ANGELES – Tom Hooper’s “The King’s Speech” bagged the title for best film at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards here Sunday. The award was presented by Steven Spielberg.

“The King’s Speech” was competing with Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan”, David O. Russell’s “The Fighter”, Christopher Nolan’s “Inception”, Lisa Cholodenko “The Kids Are … Original article on : ‘The King’s Speech ‘ wins best film.