Lure kids away from TV by playing with themSeptember 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Want to tempt your kids away from the TV or computer screen? Make exercise a family affair, involve children in team sports like playing catch or kicking around a football, suggests a researcher. "When people partner up to exercise with a friend or relative, they often find it easier and more enjoyable to get in the habit of breaking a sweat," said Pat Quinn, director of 'Play it Again Sports.'
And, for those families who are looking to get fit without the commitment and expense of a gym membership, Quinn says that putting together a home gym can be both practical and fun.
Sports Movies for DileepSeptember 14th, 2009 Actor Dileep seems to enjoy doing sports based movies. His film, Speed Track, which was based on sports, did very well.
Madonna to be sued by Bulgarian sports stadium bossesSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna will reportedly be taken to court by sports stadium chiefs in Sofia, Bulgaria, who claim fans at her concert ruined their national stadium pitch. The Queen of Pop performed at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on August 29 as part of her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour.
'Lahore' to premiere at Salento film festSeptember 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Debut-director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan's Lahore, that has Nafisa Ali and Farouque Shaikh in important roles, will be premiered at Italy's Salento International Film Festival starting Sep 3-14. Lahore, about competitive sports, is the opening night film and is also in the World Competition Section of the fest.
DiCaprio has new Sports Illustrated swimsuit model in his lifeAugust 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - American actor Leonardo DiCaprio seems to have a type he likes to hang out with, as he was spotted spending time with yet another Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. DiCaprio, 34, had been dating Israeli model Bar Refaeli, who was the cover model of 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, reports the New York Post.
Rihanna sports swanky new mohican haircut, dates Pharrell WilliamsJuly 18th, 2009 LONDON - R'n'B singer Rihanna recently stepped out with a swanky mohican-style hairdo at the London streets. The 19-year-old singer, who flew into Heathrow today, sported a straightened, spiky top with totally shaved back and sides, reports the Mirror.
Longoria gets sports-themed vacation from husbandJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria Parker's husband Tony Parker has whisked the actress around Europe on a sports-themed summer vacation. The actress admits basketball player Parker can't abandon his passion when he's not playing for his team San Antonio Spurs, and she has had to allow him to get his sports fix during their summer break too, reports express.co.uk.
'Kaminey' music experimental, power-packed (IANS Music Review)July 9th, 2009 Album: "Kaminey"; Music Director: Vishal Bhardwaj; Lyricist: Gulzar; Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Vishal Dadlani, Mohit Chauhan, Kunal Ganjawala, Sunidhi Chauhan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Suresh Wadkar, Kailash Kher and Vishal Bhardwaj; Rating: ***
Filmmaker and composer Vishal Bhardwaj had set high standards for himself after the hit music of "Omkara" and he has fulfilled all expectations yet again with "Kaminey". Full of punch, experimental and hummable, the soundtrack of the film is a must hear.
How Robert Redford, Paul Newman played 'junk jokes' on each otherJune 20th, 2009 NEW YORK - Robert Redford has revealed that he and pal Paul Newman used to play some of the most weird practical jokes on each other. While talking to Donny Deutsch, the Oscar winner said that he once sent a destroyed sports car to racing fan Newman's door.
Joe Buck plans to include plenty of humor on new HBO show; premiere includes Favre interviewJune 15th, 2009 Joe Buck's new HBO show features Favre, comedyNEW YORK — Tim McCarver often finds himself laughing before games and between innings when he works alongside Joe Buck. Buck, Fox's lead play-by-play announcer for baseball and football, is known for a serious tone on the air.
Kareena to sport Barbie doll look in 'Kambakkht Ishq'June 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Kareena Kapoor's look in "Kambakkht Ishq" is being touted as her most glamorous ever, but her make-up artist Mallika Bhat says that apart from looking ultra glam, she will also sport a "Barbie doll-look" in the action thriller. "One of Kareena's looks in the film is inspired by Barbie doll," Bhat told IANS over telephone from Mumbai.
Meera Syal expresses concern over self-harm issue among young kidsJune 4th, 2009 LONDON - While investigating the issue of self-harm among young kids, British Asian actress Meera Syal has expressed her views on the growing problem among the new generation. In an article in The Mirror, Syal has called for an urgent need to address the problem before it gets worse.
Chace Crawford dating cute swimsuit model, Esti Ginzburg?May 29th, 2009 NEW YORK - Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford seems to have a new gal pal. And, according to the sources, its Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Esti Ginzburg.
Spice Girls 2 : Coming soonMay 25th, 2009 LONDON - Former 'Spice Girl' Melanie Brown is all set to host a new TV talent show, which will find the next big girl band. The show, being produced by U.S.
Tell-all book about A-Rod flying off shelvesMay 6th, 2009 NEW YORK - Yankee fans have been plaguing stores to grab a copy of the tell-all book about Alex Rodriguez. Sports Illustrated reporter Selena Roberts penned "A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez", which claims many juicy details about the life of the ace baseball player.