Chai and shooting with Julia RobertsSeptember 27th, 2009 MIRZAPUR - It is a village market scene. Donkeys carrying loads of earthen pots pass by, a few loitering cows are munching on grass, camels and goats are by the roadside - and next to a chai stall is Hollywood star Julia Roberts chatting with her co-star, shooting for "Eat Pray Love", as the hot Indian sun beats down.
Nelly Furtado rewrote album to please daughterSeptember 18th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Nelly Furtado rewrote her album to please her daughter. She axed several ballads from the album after her five-year-old daughter urged her to put "more fast songs" on the record.
Scarlett Johansson launches second music albumSeptember 12th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson, who made her debut on the music scene with the album Anywhere I Lay My Head last year, is now ready with her second album. The Hes Just Not That Into You actress teamed up with Pete Yorn for the new project Break Up, reported gossipcenter.com.
Naomi Campbell accuses firms of using 'recession' excuse to drop black modelsAugust 30th, 2009 LONDON - Naomi Campbell has slammed advertising companies for dropping black models from promoting their products on the pretext of recession. "This year, we have gone back all the way that we had advanced.
Lata dedicates 'Hanuman Chalisa' recording to IndiaAugust 17th, 2009 MUMBAI - Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar has for the first time recorded the "Hanuman Chalisa" for an album, dedicating her prayers for the betterment of the country, which is seeing "tough times" due to a drought, a recession and the swine flu virus. "We are going through tough times and Hanumanji is known as 'Sankatmochan'.
Cigarette, beer sales in UK skyrocket due to credit crunchAugust 16th, 2009 LONDON - Recession-hit Britons are increasingly turning to booze and cigarettes to beat the economic blues, according to a survey. More and more stressed-out adults in the country are compromising on their health as they are guzzling more alcohol and puffing on more cigarettes than they did before the crunch hit.
Bob Dylan may release Christmas albumAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - Bob Dylan may release an album of Christmas songs, if music websites are to be believed. Isis magazine website, devoted to the veteran musician, first reported the existence of the album, which had apparently been recorded in May.
Recession-hit Brit workers quitting the rat race in favour of 'funemployment'August 1st, 2009 LONDON - Credit crunch-hit Brit workers are increasingly quitting the rat race, and going for what they call "fun-employment". Many workers are choosing to leave stresses and strains of work behind, while others are in search of a better work-life balance.
Tearful Winehouse 'reunites with wedding album'August 1st, 2009 LONDON - Popstar Amy Winehouse burst into tears after reuniting with her wedding album, according to reports. The intimate wedding album was found lying in tatters by Dermot O'Regan just days after her quickie divorce with Blake-Civil Fielder was finalised.
Daughtry beats MJ on US album chartJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Rock band Daughtry has outsold Michael Jackson and claimed the top spot in the US album chart. Fronted by Chris Daughtry, the group went straight to the top of the Billboard 200 album chart with 'Leave This Town'.
Fifteen minutes of sit-ups a day keep Shakira's curves intactJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - Shakira needs 15 minutes of sit-ups a day and an everyday workout to get her body back in shape before she finally goes on to promote her album. The Latin diva is all set to release her eagerly awaited album, She Wolf, which is believed to be on the road to become winner.
Whitney Houston's long-awaited new album set for September releaseJune 5th, 2009 LONDON - Superstar Whitney Houston is all set to make a comeback to the pop industry with the release of her highly-anticipated new album in September. This will be her seventh album, and her first since 2003's 'One Wish: The Holiday Album'.
'Queen of the Blues' Koko Taylor passes away at 80June 4th, 2009 LONDON - "Queen of the Blues" Koko Taylor has died, aged 80. Her record label has revealed that the award-winning singer died in hospital in Chicago from complications following recent surgery.
Agitated Peter Andre flees to Cyprus to fight split bluesMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - Though it is Peter Andre who called it quits with Jordan, he is not feeling too good about his decision, for he has fled to Cyprus to fight his split blues. His brothers Chris, 46, and Michael, 39, are trying their best to make him feel better, but their efforts are going in vain.
Recession-hit Brits turn to net for loveMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - Lovesick Britons looking for low-cost ways to find potential partners have turned to the Internet. According to analysts Mintel, more than 40 percent of singletons have signed up to an online dating agency or are thinking of doing so - hoping they'll click with that special someone.
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