Kolkata firm to buy stake in Pyramid Saimira ProductionsOctober 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - Kolkata-based Regent Finance Corp, part of the diversified RDB group, will acquire 40 percent stake in the cash-starved film and television serial production arm of Pyramid Saimira Productions International (PSPI) for Rs.40 crore. "We have put in Rs.20 crore initially.
Miss Nepal hopes to outsmart Maoists by dropping Dabur tagSeptember 22nd, 2009 KATHMANDU - After being blocked by the Maoists, Nepal's oldest and best known beauty pageant, Miss Nepal, is finally scheduled to be held Thursday without drawing attention to its Indian sponsor, Dabur Nepal, which is thought to be the actual target of the former guerrillas. The Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal contest, which was sponsored by Indian ayurvedic product manufacturer Dabur to promote its Dabur Vatika range of cosmetics for women, has now been repositioned as the Fem Miss Nepal 2009 pageant in a bid to downplay the role of the Indian company that the Maoists have been pressuring the pageant organisers to replace.
Jade Goody's widower in custody over rape chargeSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Jack Tweed, the 22-year-old widower of British reality TV star Jade Goody, appeared in court Monday with rape charges. He was remanded in custody and must return to court for a plea and case management hearing Nov 16.
Madonna to take part in 151 mile marathonSeptember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna, known for her well-toned physique and strict diet and exercise regime, is now training to run a 151-mile marathon. The 51-year-old singer will be taking part in Marathon des Sables in Morocco, which is due to take place in next April, reported contactmusic.com.
Rahman, British university join handsAugust 13th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has joined hands with Britain's Middlesex University for a programme focussing on blending Asian and Western music.
Azhagiya Tamizh Maghan remade in TeluguAugust 8th, 2009 Premonition, Final Destination and more of those genres had vividly influenced debutant Bharathan to make ‘Azhagiya Tamizh Maghan’. Despites, the film failing to make huge collections; ‘Ilayathalapathy’ Vijay was appreciated for his bold attempt of enacting in dual roles as a hero and antagonist.
Miss Kerala won by Archana NairAugust 7th, 2009 Archana Nair won the title of Miss Kerala at the beauty contest, organized by Impresario Event Management Company, under the supervision of a High Court panel in Kochi on Wednesday. The first and second-runner up positions went to Geethu Christie and Bonnie Mary Matthew respectively in the Vivel Miss Kerala 2009 Pageant out of the 21 finalists.
Kanteerava Studios ventures into infrastructure developmentAugust 5th, 2009 The state-run Sri Kanteerava Studios in Bangalore has planned to come up with 150 theatres in ‘B’ and ‘C’ centers of Karnataka with a view to encourage Kannada cinema. The project is with private sector and industry participation and is estimated at around Rs.200 crores.
Indian's debut novel set to become Hollywood filmJuly 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Twenty-nine- year-old IIM-graduate Karan Bajaj's debut novel "Keep Off The Grass" has done incredibly well, selling 25,000 copies. Taking the story one step further, the book is now being made into a film which, the author promises, will be a 'desi' version of the hugely successful movie "The Motorcycle Diaries".
Rihanna's former boyfriend posts apology on YouTubeJuly 21st, 2009 LONDON - Singer Chris Brown posted a video statement on social networking website YouTube in which he has apologised for assaulting his former girlfriend Rihanna. Thesun.co.uk reports that Brown claimed he was ashamed of his behaviour.
Michael Jackson to be buried in LA on July 7July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - The last rites of pop legend Michael Jackson, who died following cardiac arrest last week, would be conducted in Los Angeles next Tuesday, according to thesun.co.uk. The funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center, which is owned by AEG Live, the event management company behind the singer's comeback tour at London's O2 arena.
New man in Jennifer Aniston's life?June 20th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Jennifer Aniston has fuelled speculation of a new romance by dining out with The Hangover star Bradley Cooper in New York. The couple, who flirted with each other at the premiere party for Aniston's new film Management earlier this month, were spotted at Manhattan Italian restaurant Il Cantinori, reported contactmusic.com.
Britney Spears sued by photographer she ran overMay 30th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop diva Britney Spears has been sued by a press photographer who was run over by her car in 2007. The singer had struck photographer Rick Mendoza's foot with her Mercedes as she drove out of a parking garage in Beverly Hills, California, reported contactmusic.com.
IIM don sees economic philosophy in Bollywood flicksMay 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Now playing at a theatre near you: lessons in economic philosophy. A professor with the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) has found two Bollywood hits to be much more than song-and-dance entertainment.
Amy Winehouse cancels London performanceMay 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Almost two weeks after her last concert in the Caribbean ended in controversy, troubled singer Amy Winehouse has again prompted questions about the state of her health by pulling out of a homecoming performance in London. Winehouse, 25, was set to perform at the celebration of a 50th birthday of her record label Island May 31.
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