Hindus welcome rapper Kanye West's plan of retreat in Indian ashramOctober 11th, 2009 NEVADA - Hindus have welcomed Grammy winner American singer-rapper-musician-producer Kanye West's reported decision to escape to a Hindu ashram in India for about a month to seek spiritual guidance. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), welcoming West's reported plan to stay in Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry to reassess his life and turn it around, urged him to immerse in the rich philosophy of Hinduism while he was in India, taking it seriously.
Soul Train Awards to return after 2-year break, will honor L.A. Reid, Babyface, Chaka KhanOctober 7th, 2009 Soul Train Awards return after 2-year hiatusATLANTA — The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus to recognize those who helped shape R&B music. Record executive Antonio "L.A." Reid, singers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson will be honored on the two-hour music special to be taped in Atlanta.
Jackson Honoured By HindusSeptember 27th, 2009 Hindu fans have given MICHAEL JACKSON a belated, sacred send-off in India. Fans dedicated a pind-daan ritual to the King of Pop at the holy city of Bodh Gaya as part of last week's (ends25Sep09) pitrapaksh festivities.
Hindu salvation ritual performed for Michael JacksonSeptember 14th, 2009 PATNA - Suresh Narayan never met Michael Jackson nor is he a die-hard fan but that did not stop him from offering 'pinda daan' or a Hindu ritual seeking salvation for the king of pop's soul in Bihar's holy town of Gaya. "On Sunday I offered pinda daan for the salvation of Michael Jackson as a tribute to him," Narayan told IANS over telephone Monday.
Award-winning German-Turkish director Akin presents comedy in 'Soul Kitchen' at VeniceSeptember 10th, 2009 Akin brings comedy to Venice with 'Soul Kitchen'VENICE, Italy — Prize-winning German-Turkish director Fatih Akin is turning to comedy in his latest film "Soul Kitchen," which showed at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday. The film, which is in competition for the top Golden Lion prize, represents a departure from the more serious tones set in Akin's 2004 Berlin Golden Bear winner "Head On" and 2007's "The Edge of Heaven," which won the screenplay award at the Cannes film festival.
Michael Jackson's brother, Randy, and others to testify about proposed memorabilia tourAugust 21st, 2009 Randy Jackson, others to testify about deal
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's brother Randy is expected on the witness stand to testify about why a proposed memorabilia tour may not be the best deal for the King of Pop's estate. Randy Jackson, an accountant and a lawyer are among those scheduled to testify Friday in Los Angeles.
Naomi Campbell's first Bollywood venture attacked by HindusJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Supermodel Naomi Campbell's first Bollywood film Karma, Confessions and Holi opened with dreadful reviews in India with Hindus branding the film "undignified disaster" and an "unholy mess". The film, directed by Manish Gupta and co-produced by Robert De Niro's daughter Drena, has bombed badly at the box office.
Jackson's daughter wants to record a song for himJuly 11th, 2009 LONDON - Paris Jackson, who paid an emotional tribute to her father and pop legend Michael Jackson at his memorial service Tuesday, is keen to sing a track for him after being inspired by the artistes who performed at the star-studded service at Los Angeles' Staples Center. The 11-year-old girl has discussed her plans with her aunts, uncles and grandparents but they are keen to protect her privacy, reported femalefirst.co.uk.
Michael Jackson's mum 'turns his teen bedroom into shrine'July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother has reportedly turned his teenage bedroom into a memorial. Katherine was reportedly suggested to "build a sanctuary" to help her cope with the tragic loss of her son.
Music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson's sudden death too surreal to handleJuly 3rd, 2009 Producer Quincy Jones says Jackson's death surrealLONDON — Legendary music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson's sudden death is too surreal to process. Jones is renowned in the music world for producing Jackson's most successful albums, including the best-selling "Thriller."
He told BBC Wales television that he never imagined Jackson would die before him.
Hindus urge Indian government to honour Jacko with postage stampJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Leading Hindus are urging the Indian government to honour Michael Jackson posthumously by issuing a postage stamp. Rajan Zed, the President of the Universal Society of Hinduism, said the King of Pop was treated like a God in the sub-continent, reports Contactmusic.
I was working with Michael Jackson: Adnan SamiJune 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Singer Adnan Sami is crestfallen following Michael Jackson's death not only because the world has lost its King of Pop but also because he was working with the superstar and his sister Janet Jackson on an album. "I was working on an album with Janet and Michael Jackson.
Cover Story : Bollywood Reacts to Michael Jacksons DeathJune 27th, 2009 Shilpa Shetty: “I still can’t believe Michael Jackson is gone. When my Dad told me I thought he was joking.I has always been a huge fan of Michael. I’m shattered.
Mischa Barton enrages Hindus over sitar cribbingJune 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Mischa Barton has enraged Hindus around the world, after she cribbed on her blog about not getting a sitar teacher in India. The ex-O.C. star was recently in India for lensing 'Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain', and was hoping to visit Hindu temples and learn to play the sitar in between filming.
Learn before you talk bout hindu religion - Hindu Scholar to Gwyneth Paltrow May 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Gwyneth Paltrow has been slammed by Hindu scholars for using religious terminology to promote her 'mundane' weekly Goop blog. According to U.S.
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