Entertainment – Newsletter for March 2, 2011

‘Sholay’ editor in penury, cine body lends support

MUMBAI – After veteran character artist A.K. Hangal, comes news that 81-year-old M.S. Shinde, editor of the cult film “Sholay”, is perishing in poverty in Asia’s biggest slum Dharavi. The Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) has come to his aid.

Shinde, who edited over a hundred hit films including “Shaan”, “Shakti” and “Seeta Aur …. Original source  : ‘Sholay’ editor in penury, cine body lends support.

Sussanne Roshan opens another interior store

MUMBAI – Sussanne Khan, the media shy and pretty wife of Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, has launched another interior store – The Charcoal project.

Located in Andheri, it is spread over an area of 14,000 square feet and has a wide spectrum of dcor products that range from French antique furniture to modern eclectic furniture …. Read the original article  : here.

Joan Collins’ too-tight dress makes her swoon at Vanity Fair party

NEW YORK – Actress Joan Collins had to be taken out of the Vanity Fair post-Oscar party in an ambulance after the tight dress she wore made her woozy.

Collins, 77, who joined Graydon Carter’s viewing party and dinner at Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Tower Hotel, started feeling faint and rested on a sofa in the hotel’s … Original article on : Joan Collins’ too-tight dress makes her swoon at Vanity Fair party.

Relationship between a beautiful woman, ordinary man ‘likely to fail’

LONDON – A new research has suggested that relationships in which the woman is more attractive than the man are more likely to fail.

Scientists from Stirling, Chester and Liverpool universities found that beautiful women seem to realise they can pick and choose their mates, whereas an attractive man with a more ordinary woman seemed to … Read more >>>.

Taylor Swift, Jake Gyllenhaal spotted in tense talk at post-Oscar party

NEW YORK – Taylor Swift and ex-flame Jake Gyllenhaal reportedly ran into each other at the Vanity Fair post-Oscar party and were spotted having a ’serious’ conversation.

The former couple – who split before New Year- were seen chatting outside the restrooms surrounded by bodyguards.

“It was a serious conversation,” the New York Post quoted a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Taylor Swift, Jake Gyllenhaal spotted in tense talk at post-Oscar party.

Bonham Carter wears $10 ‘flip-flop’ charms on hair at Oscars!

NEW YORK – British actress Helena Bonham Carter wore the cheapest sparklers for the Oscars red carpet.

The star wore four small, bedazzled crowns in her massive updo that were actually charms from a pair of Flip Out flip-flops given away at the Extra Luxury Lounge at the Four Seasons hotel, reports New York Post.

Helena’s mom, [..] Read the original article: here.

Will Steven Tyler try not to swear in ‘American Idol’?

NEW YORK – ‘American Idol’ judge Steven Tyler is not sure how he will avoid swearing as the program tapes in front of a live audience.

“I really love ‘Idol’,” the New York Post quoted the singer as saying at the Vanity Fair party.There’s a lot of talent and some great kids out there. Now we … Read more : Will Steven Tyler try not to swear in ‘American Idol’?.

Jennifer Hudson gets manager to hold her Oscar dress train!

NEW YORK – Jennifer Hudson had to engage a man to help her with her dress to make her way into the Oscar awards night.

The Oscar winner had her manager, Damien Smith, behind her all night carrying the long train of her knockout, tangerine Atelier Versace dress at the Kodak Theatre.

“I do need a … Read : Jennifer Hudson gets manager to hold her Oscar dress train!.

Treat yourself as well as you treat friends, family to be happier in life

NEW YORK – A new research has explored the area of self-compassion amongst people – how kindly people view themselves.

The research conducted by experts at the University of Texas at Austin shows that giving ourselves a break and accepting our imperfections may be the first step toward better health.

The researchers found that those who score … Original article on : Treat yourself as well as you treat friends, family to be happier in life.

Nida Mahmood designs for UTV Bindaas’ new show

NEW DELHI – She is young and innovative and after showing her designs on the ramp, Nida Mahmood has moved to the small screen and has styled the wardrobe for the lead character of UTV Bindaas’ upcoming fictional soap.

Though the young designer is tight-lipped about the details, she does reveal the clothes will be …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Charlie Sheen plans to sue sitcom makers

LOS ANGELES – Charlie Sheen’s lawyer says that the actor is planning to sue the makers of his sitcom “Two And A Half Men” for $320 million after its production was halted

Sheen’s show was put on a halt following a series of scandals in his private life and his public rants against Chuck Lorre, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

FDCI forms new board, Sethi remains president

NEW DELHI – Sunil Sethi will continue as the president of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the country’s apex fashion body, which has reconstituted its board.

The new members on the board are designers Anju Modi, David Abraham, J.J. Valaya, Rohit Bal, Rohit Gandhi, Suneet Verma, Tarun Tahiliani and Wendell Rodricks, an FDCI …. Source article  : FDCI forms new board, Sethi remains president.

Anne Hathaway held up at Governors Ball after losing ticket

NEW YORK – Oscar host Anne Hathaway was reportedly denied entry at the Oscar’s Governors ball as she had misplaced her invitation.

Hathaway, who was ready to party, wasn’t immediately let in despite having co-hosted the prestigious event.

“Anne couldn’t find her ticket,” the New York Post quoted a spy as saying.

“She was the Oscar host, … Original article on : Anne Hathaway held up at Governors Ball after losing ticket.

Motherhood has made me a better person: Sandra Bullock

NEW YORK – After a highly publicized divorce from ex Jesse James, Sandra Bullock credits life as a new mom with helping her become a better person.

While her ex has continued to land himself into the tabloids, getting engaged to his rebound-romance Kat Von D and announcing plans to release a memoir, Bullock has focused … Original source on Gaea Times at : Motherhood has made me a better person: Sandra Bullock.

Katie Price’s booze shame at Sir Elton John’s post-Oscars party

LONDON – Mum-of-three Katie Price a.k.a Jordan allegedly shocked guests at Sir Elton John’s post-Oscars party – by getting trashed.

She drunkenly tried to snog horrified male and female guests before dragging a mystery man into a cab, reports the Sun.

The 32-year-old glamour model managed to corner Bros star Matt Goss for a kiss.

She also …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sheen is most self-destructive person I have ever met, says porn star pal

WASHINGTON – Charlie Sheen’s 22-year-old porn star pal Kacey Jordan has said that the actor is the most self-destructive person she has ever met.

In an interview with GQ magazine, Jordan gave an account of the night she had spent with the ‘Two and a Half Men’ star.

Jordan, who was promised 5,000 dollars for an appearance …. Source article  : Sheen is most self-destructive person I have ever met, says porn star pal.

Nelly Furtado to donate $1M paycheck from Qaddafi to charity

WASHINGTON – Canadian singer Nelly Furtado has announced on Twitter that she will donate 1 million dollars she earned performing for the family of Libya’s embattled leader, Muammar al-Qaddafi, to charity.

“In 2007, I received 1 million dollars from the Qaddafi clan to perform a 45 min. Show for guests at a hotel in Italy. I … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nelly Furtado to donate $1M paycheck from Qaddafi to charity.

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN struggling to pull in viewers

LONDON – Oprah Winfrey’s TV channel, OWN, is reportedly struggling to pull in the viewers.

According to the New York Times, figures from Nielsen show ratings are down 10 per cent on Discovery Health – the channel OWN has replaced, reports the Daily Mail.

Just 135,000 are viewing Winfrey’s channel at any one time and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Oprah Winfrey’s OWN struggling to pull in viewers.

Lady Gaga ‘gives birth’ in provocative new ‘Born This Way’ music video

LONDON – Lady Gaga is known for putting a lot of thought into everything she does – from her performances to her over-the-top outfits. Her newly released music video for ‘Born This Way’ is no exception.

The provocative and risque new clip, set in outer space, shows the 24-year-old pop singer giving birth to an … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lady Gaga ‘gives birth’ in provocative new ‘Born This Way’ music video.

LiLo, James Franco to pose naked for sexually explicit book?

WASHINGTON – If reports are to be believed, then Lindsay Lohan has inked a deal worth almost 3,400,000 dollars to produce a sexually explicit book with controversial photographer Terry Richardson.

According to a report in the UK’s Herald Sun newspaper, much like Madonna’s 1992 book ‘Sex,’ the ‘Mean Girls’ star is planning to strip down to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : LiLo, James Franco to pose naked for sexually explicit book?.