Brother, Can You Spare an iPod? Entertainment provides escapism, catharsis in hard timesNEW YORK — In hard times, entertainment either grinds it out with the rest of us, or it waltzes. Florida tour finds mix of fun, oddities and pop culture history among its thousands of barsMIAMI — Where else but Florida could a place like Jimbo’s exist? Overseas fans still in mourning for Michael Jackson, await news of a global tributePARIS — Mourning Michael Jackson fans lauded his talent, moonwalked in his honor, sang his lyrics and awaited word Monday on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop. No Salman Khan for Katrina’s birthday?MUMBAI - After last year’s bad experience, Katrina Kaif has decided to celebrate her birthday with her family in London. The actress is looking forward to meeting her family, but didn’t reveal whether beau Salman Khan will be with her or not. Overseas fans still in mourning for Michael Jackson, saying his talent outshone scandalsTOKYO — Mourning Michael Jackson fans around the world awaited word Monday on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop. Nursing a surgically repaired elbow, Clinton not fully back to work at State DepartmentWASHINGTON — One week after surgery to repair a broken right elbow, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday had not resumed a full work schedule at the State Department, officials said. Baby-name experts: Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick pick old-fashioned namesLOS ANGELES — Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick dug into their family roots for the names of their twin daughters. Madonna ‘wants to recreate Wiltshire mansion in New York’LONDON - Madonna is reportedly trying to recreate her Wiltshire manor in the middle of Manhattan to be a match with the house she once shared with former husband Guy Ritchie. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘Transformers’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Movie Review: ‘Transformers’ sequel shape-shifts into noise and nonsenseLOS ANGELES — A joyless cacophony, an insistent and seemingly endless onslaught, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” director Michael Bay’s follow-up to the 2007 smash “Transformers” plays more like a parody of a Bay movie. LaBeouf opens up on ‘Transformers’ accidentLONDON - Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf has confirmed that he suffered an eye injury on the sets of the sequel of his hit film “Transformers”, which almost cost him his sight. LaBeouf opens up about his eye injury on Transformers sequel setWASHINGTON - American actor Shia LaBeouf has opened up about the eye injury that he got on the set of the Transformers sequel. Reno’s Artown festival offers something for everyone each day in July, most of it freeRENO, Nev. — With more than 300 free events throughout the month of July, organizers of Reno’s 14th annual Artown festival are promoting this year’s celebration as the perfect vacation destination for families on a budget. ‘American Idol’ rat pack: Allen, Lambert, other finalists prepare for nationwide tourBURBANK, Calif. — In a small, unadorned studio far removed from cameras, spotlights and songs ending with an instant review, the top 10 “American Idol” finalists are getting ready for a nationwide tour. Jordan’s mum brands Peter Andre a cry babyLONDON - Katie Price a.k.a Jordan’s mum has branded Peter Andre a cry baby after he broke down in tears over the glamour girl’s new man. Diminishing returns: DVD vending machine leader Redbox looms as budget alternative to NetflixBELLEVUE, Wash. — With more subscribers than ever flocking to its DVD-by-mail service, Netflix Inc. is one of the few companies to prosper during the worst U.S. recession in 70 years. Yet Netflix CEO Reed Hastings still has something to worry about: an even cheaper DVD rental service run by one of his former lieutenants. Instrumental music always interests me- Anushka Manchanda One of the VIVA girl’s Anushka Manchanda has come a long way in this industry. After the group spilt because of differences, Anushka got to work as VJ for Channel [V] for a short time. She has also been in the modelling world.
BBC says it is enlisting new satellites to broadcast its Farsi service into IranLONDON — The BBC is using two extra satellites to broadcast its Farsi-language service after days of jamming it blamed on Iran. Reality main naya Twist Star One with Endemol is all set to bring a unique reality show called Twist and Dance very soon. This show does not have only singing and dancing but lots more and different format.
Paris Hilton says her reality show in Mideast will be controversy-free, open only to womenDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Paris Hilton said she studied the culture of Dubai and promised the Middle East version of her reality show will steer clear of the drinking and the swearing it had in Los Angeles and London. Britney look-alike shaves her head to copy her!LONDON - A Britney Spears look-alike has shaved her head just like the singer did during her meltdown. Rupert Friend’s awkward slang mix-up with Michelle PfeifferWASHINGTON - In what could be called as a ’slang tangle’, Rupert Friend was embarrassed when his ‘Cheri’ co-star Michelle Pfeiffer unwittingly invited him to feel her up. Sarwar Ahuja’s Profile Born and brought up in Hyderabad, Sarwar Ahuja, like most of the middle class responsible sons did his MBA in marketing and finance and took up a well paid job.
Young filmmakers honored with prize money and trophies at Student Academy AwardsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Thirteen college students received cash prizes and trophies Saturday for films competing in the 36th annual Student Academy Awards. An intelligent comment on gay relationships thru drama (With Image)NEW DELHI - The humour of the original play was intact, but without making the characters come across as effeminate, as in Hindi films. Theatre director Sameer Thakur’s Indian take on Doric Wilson’s 1979 play “A Perfect Relationship” is an intelligent comment on gay relationships in contemporary India. Bonnaroo Music Festival kicks off in Tennessee with green ambitions; Jimmy Buffett joins billMANCHESTER, Tenn. — The eighth annual Bonnaroo Music Festival got under way Thursday with stormy weather, but it did little to dampen enthusiasm as music’s favorite beach bum unexpectedly joined the lineup. ‘Slumdog’ kids shine at IIFA green carpetMACAU - Three child stars of the multiple Oscar-winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire” stole the limelight as they walked the green carpet at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event with panache. Broken hearts hate media, while broke people love it (corrected)WASHINGTON - A new study suggests that the last thing most people with broken hearts want to do is to read informational articles about romance, but those facing financial difficulties often choose to read articles that may help them cope with their money problems. Music festival stimulus package: Bruce Springsteen, Phish big draws at eighth year of BonnarooWhat’s one way to ensure your mega music festival is well attended in the middle of a recession? Book a reunited Phish. Julia Roberts’ ‘Pretty Woman’ sequence voted best movie sceneLONDON - A scene from Hollywood actress Julia Roberts’ classic film Pretty Woman has been voted Britain’s favourite movie moment of all time. Nachle Ve with Gayatri Patel The new dancing sensation, Gayatri Patel is very excited about her up coming film ‘Lets Dance’. The actress in an exclusive chit-chat reveals her experience and expecation from the Bollywood industry. She also talks about her passion for dance and her struggle of entering this glamorous world.
Mel Gibson ’shaves $5 million off’ from mansion priceMELBOURNE - Mel Gibson has reportedly taken off 5 million dollars from the price of his Tudor-style mansion in Connecticut. Kate Hudson warned by mum Goldie Hawn
‘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. Phil Spector’s a ‘killer’ in bed tooNEW YORK - Music producer Phil Spector’s wife Rachelle Short Seems has revealed the couple used to make out all the time. |
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