Michael Jackson in coma, says reportLOS ANGELES - Pop star Michael Jackson, 50, was in a coma Thursday after collapsing at his home in Los Angeles, CNN reported. AP Source: Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital, King of Pop was 50LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50. ‘Charlie’s Angel’ Farrah Fawcett, 1970s pop icon, dies at 62LOS ANGELES — Farrah Fawcett, a 1970s sex symbol and TV star of “Charlie’s Angels,” spent almost three years in private fighting for her life against cancer. But shortly before her battle ended, she allowed the public an intimate and inspiring look inside. Comedian Ray Romano relates to ‘Ice Age 3′ characterLOS ANGELES - American stand-up comedian Ray Romano, who has voiced the grouchy and moody mammoth Manny in “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs”, says his character in the movie follows his own real-life path. Ray Romano: I can perfectly relate to Manny You would not expect a modern-day American comedian to have a lot in common with a grouchy cartoon mammoth.
Orlando Bloom sells date with self for charityBEIJING - “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor Orlando Bloom has sold a date with himself for 9,000 pounds. Orlando Bloom auctions himself off for a date at 9k poundsWASHINGTON - Brit actor Orlando Bloom has managed to do his bit for charity after he auctioned himself off for a dinner date for 9000 pounds. Lenny Kravitz says he was once ‘touched’ by GodLONDON - Rocker Lenny Kravitz says he was ‘touched by God during a stint in hospital as a child. New Orleans blues singer Marva Wright hospitalized after 2nd recent strokeNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans blues singer Marva Wright has been hospitalized after a stroke. Meditation may be effective for treating insomniaWASHINGTON - Meditation may be an effective remedy in treating insomnia, latest research suggests. According to Ramadevi Gourineni, principal study investigator and director of the insomnia programme at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Illinois, insomnia is thought to be a 24-hour problem of hyper-arousal. Moreover, elevated measures of arousal are seen throughout the day. When Robert De Niro accosted by drunken woman on film setLONDON - A drunken female fan recently accosted Robert De Niro on the set of his new film in Michigan, before police came to rescue the star. Heidi, Spencer Pratt torture allegations ‘untrue’, says jungle show sourceWASHINGTON - After allegations that Heidi and Spencer Pratt were “tortured” on the set of NBC’s ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” emerged, a source close to the show has claimed that they were “untrue”. Woman smoker? First heart attack could kill youNEW DELHI - Smoking is injurious to health - and more so for women. According to doctors, smoking can lead to multiple complications in women and the very first heart attack could lead to sudden death. Notable quotes from 2009 Tony AwardsQuotes from 2009 Tony Awards, presented Sunday night: ‘Billy Elliot’ dominates Tonys, taking 10 awards, including best musical; ‘Carnage’ best playNEW YORK — There was an outpouring of generosity from winners to losers at Broadway’s Tonys, dominated by “Billy Eliot,” which won 10 awards. De Niro accosted by drunk fan on movie setLONDON - Hollywood legend Robert De Niro was accosted by a drunk female fan on the set of his new film “Stone” in Michigan. Tracking down the stars of the 1970s children’s series ‘Land of the Lost,’ 35 years laterLOS ANGELES — Marshall, Will and Holly were on a routine expedition when they got sucked into the prehistoric “Land of the Lost.” But where are the stars of the 1970s children’s TV series now? Edie Falco returns to series TV as the star of Showtime’s caustic comedy ‘Nurse Jackie’NEW YORK — It was two years ago, almost to the day, that everything went black. ‘Transformers’ spoilers: Shia LaBeouf spills secrets from the new filmLOS ANGELES — To reprise his role as Sam in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” Shia LaBeouf played with pain — and paid with flesh. Bruce Lee ‘Enter the Dragon’ co-star Shih Kien dies at age 96HONG KONG — Veteran Hong Kong actor Shih Kien, who played Bruce Lee’s archrival in the 1973 movie “Enter the Dragon,” has died at age 96. US actor David Carradine’s death `abnormal’: Forensic expertsBANGKOK - Thai forensic experts Friday characterised the death of US actor David Carradine, whose body was found in his hotel closet the previous day, as “abnormal”. Thai police say actor David Carradine may have died from accidental suffocationBANGKOK — The body of American actor David Carradine, best known for the 1970s TV series “Kung Fu,” was found in a hotel room closet with a rope tied to his neck and genitals, and his death may have been caused by accidental suffocation, Thai police said Friday. Amar Singh Hospitalized AgainSanjay Dutt Rushes From Goa To DelhiLounge legend Butera dies at 81 after 50 years of jazzing up the Las Vegas StripLAS VEGAS — Sam Butera, a saxophonist who helped usher in lounge entertainment in Las Vegas and shared the stage with Louis Prima and Keely Smith, has died. He was 81. Hendrix’s manager murdered him, says former aideLONDON - A former roadie has claimed in a new book that rock legend Jimi Hendrix was murdered by his manager. GM angles for bankruptcy protection, tailfins, Corvettes and V-8s in its wakeFor generations, General Motors fueled America’s love affair with the automobile, building cars that defined their owners’ status in life and the industrial might of the nation. But less than a year after entering its second century, the company that survived wars, international rivalry and even the Great Depression is being driven by the government into bankruptcy court. Imran Khan and Jemima still a compatible teamLONDON - Former Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan and his former wife Jemima might have divorced, but they still make a compatible team, for the latter has taken the liberty to offer coaching from Imran to help the fundraiser at her kids’ school. Lennon was nearly beaten up by magician Tommy Cooper, says bookLONDON - A new book has revealed that late Beatles member John Lennon was nearly beaten up by 6ft 4in magician Tommy Cooper, after he made an insulting remark about the latter’s wife Gwen. CID harrasses Adnan Sami’s critically ill father in the hospital! Have they no heart?
Estelle escaped the shootout that left Dolla deadLONDON - Rapper Estelle revealed that she escaped the terrifying shootout in a L.A. mall that left pop star Dolla dead. Winehouse ‘lands in hospital after another booze bender’LONDON - Amy Winehouse was reportedly hospitalised for the third time in three months following another booze bender in the Caribbean. Parminder Nagra moves part of ‘ER’ set to her homeLOS ANGELES - Actress Parminder Nagra loved working on the set of Emmy Award-winning American medical drama ‘ER’ so much that when the series ended she took home two of the ward doors from the show as mementoes. Movie Review: Suno Na Ek Nanhi Aawaz
Depeche Mode singer Gahan spends night in Athens hospital after falling ill before concertATHENS, Greece — Depeche Mode lead singer David Gahan is not well enough to perform in Athens on Wednesday, concert organizers said, a day after he was rushed to hospital moments before he was to appear on stage. Dr. Oz to leave Oprah Winfrey for his own showCHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey’s in-house medical and health expert is leaving his spot as a regular on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” for his own syndicated program. |