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.
MJ's bro Jermaine to judge BBC's 'Move Like Jacko'October 1st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has been signed to be a judge on the BBC's 'Move Like Jacko' talent show. On the show, the Jackson Five star will be searching for wannabes in UK who can dance like the late King of Pop.
Indian leaders happy about 'Mountbatten-Nehru' film cautionSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Indian cultural leaders are applauding a decision by the country's film officials to halt Cate Blanchett's new film about Lady Mountbatten's alleged affair with the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, so that they can scrutinise the script. The Oscar winner will reportedly play Lady Mountbatten in the film.
Annual Thanksgiving Parade, star actor Gary Cooper, featured on new postage stampsSeptember 9th, 2009 New stamps for Gary Cooper, Thanksgiving paradeWASHINGTON — A Thanksgiving Parade of stamps began their march on Wednesday, and another honoring actor Gary Cooper will mosey into post offices Thursday. The four 44-cent parade stamps were released at ceremonies at Herald Square in New York, commemorating this traditional day of family togetherness, food and football.
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.
Ryan Reynolds says it was 'good' to see Sandra Bullock nakedJuly 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ryan Reynolds has said that he loved filming naked scenes with Sandra Bullock in 'The Proposal', because she has a great body. Reynolds, who is married to actress Scarlett Johansson said that he thoroughly enjoyed the experience of dropping clothes in front of 'good friend' Bullock.
Reverend Al Sharpton calls for Jacko stamp honourJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - American Baptist minister Reverend Al Sharpton has called on US Postal Service officials to honour late King of Pop Michael Jackson with a commemorative stamp. Sharpton, 54, a civil rights leader and long-time friend of the Jackson family, wanted to ensure the singer's memory lived on following his sudden death on June 25.
Madonna to pay homage to Jacko at O2 arenaJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna is all set to pay tribute to late King of Pop Michael Jackson, and that too at the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The Queen of Pop has prepared a special part of her concert at O2 arena today (July 4), reports Fox News.
Jacko was in great shape, says trainer Lou FerrignoJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Rebuffing speculations about Michael Jackson's ill-health, his trainer and actor Lou Ferrigno has said that the King of Pop was in great shape. "I'd never seen him look better," the Sun quoted him as saying.
'Desperate Jacko blew £30k a month on drugs'June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was splashing out 30,000-pound a month on prescription drugs, it has emerged. According to reports, the ailing Thriller hitmaker consumed "mountains of medication" as he battled numerous disorders in the year leading up to his death.
Hindus pray for Michael Jackson's soulJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hindu community in America yesterday conducted prayers for Michael Jackson's soul to rest in peace. Although Jacko wasn't connected to Hinduism, but the religious leaders feel that the legend deserves their prayers because he provided such joy.
Mumbai hosts two-day War Film festivalJune 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - Hordes of movie enthusiasts thronged a film festival of rare and vintage war movies besides many other documentaries related to Indian independence and defence forces here. Organised by the Films Division (FD), in cooperation with the Armed Forces Film and Photo Division (AFFPD), the two-day War Film Festival was inaugurated by Major General (retired) E D'souza who was decorated with Victoria Cross in World War-II on Thursday.
Jacko hires personal trainer to shape up for UK tourJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has roped in a personal trainer in a bid to get in shape for his comeback tour in London. The King of Pop has roped in actor Lou Ferrigno, the TV superhero, as his personal trainer.
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.
Rare Audrey Hepburn smoking stamp fetches £47k at auctionMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - A rare stamp portraying film star Audrey Hepburn smoking fetched close to 47,000 pounds at an auction in Germany, it has emerged. Eight years ago, the German government had ordered the stamp to be destroyed after Hepburn's son, Sean Ferrer, objected to the cigarette holder dangling from her mouth and refused to grant copyright.
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