Larry Gelbart, writer of 'M-A-S-H,' "Tootsie," other hit comedies, dies at 81September 11th, 2009 'M-A-S-H' writer Larry Gelbart diesLOS ANGELES — Larry Gelbart, the comedy writer famed for his work on "M-A-S-H" and "Tootsie," has died. Gelbart died at his Beverly Hills home Friday morning after a long battle with cancer, said Creative Artists Agency, which represented him, He was 81.
British actress who helped Gurkha veterans secure rights gets grand welcome in NepalJuly 27th, 2009 Actress who got rights for Gurkhas visits NepalKATMANDU, Nepal — Hundreds of Gurkha war veterans and their families swarmed Katmandu airport Sunday to welcome British actress Joanna Lumley, who helped secure their right to settle in the United Kingdom. Lumley, 63, was mobbed as she arrived in this Himalayan nation, home to the storied Nepalese soldiers who have fought for the British army for nearly 200 years.
Harry Patch, last British veteran of World War I, dies at 111July 25th, 2009 Harry Patch, last British WWI veteran, diesLONDON — An English nursing home says Harry Patch, the last British veteran of World War I, has died at 111. The Fletcher House care home where Patch lived said he died Saturday.
British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86July 6th, 2009 British comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86LONDON — British comic actress Mollie Sugden, who played the formidable saleswoman Mrs. Slocombe in the BBC's long running comedy series "Are You Being Served?", has died aged 86.
Only Anil Kapoor was convinced that I can do comedy: KanganaMay 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - After a string of films where she portrayed a troubled woman, Kangana Ranaut is all set to change audience perception about her with a comedy film 'No Problem' and she thanks Anil Kapoor, who is producing the comedy, for giving her the opportunity. 'I had decided whenever I do my first comedy it would have to be either with Anees Bazmee or David Dhawan.
'The Golden Girls' star Beatrice Arthur passes away at 86April 26th, 2009 LONDON - Beatrice Arthur, the Tony and Emmy-winning actress best known for her role as Dorothy Zbornak in "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 86. The actress had been suffering from cancer and died at her Los Angeles home.
Tracey Ullman 'to be honoured with Lifetime Bafta award'April 9th, 2009 LONDON - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles will honour Tracey Ullman with a lifetime achievement prize. The British comedienne will be given first-ever BAFTA/LA Charlie Chaplin Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy, said trade paper Variety.
Charlize Theron looking for comedy rolesMarch 6th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Charlize Theron is determined to take a break from making 'doom and gloom' movies by doing a comedy film. The South African star who won an Oscar for her dark performance in 'Monster' is sick of playing serious roles and is urging Hollywood bosses to cast her in a more light-hearted picture, reports contactmusic.com.
'The Reader' gives Kate Winslet her first Oscar, for best actressFebruary 23rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - British actress Kate Winslet won her first best actress Oscar for her performance in 'The Reader', an adaptation of a German novel about a law student's love affair with an older woman post World War II. 'I'll be lying if I say that I have not prepared a version of this speech since the time I was eight and in the bathroom and this trophy was a bottle of shampoo.
Halle Berry to go bald for new movieFebruary 10th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Halle Berry has agreed to shave her head for her forthcoming film. The 'Monster's Ball' actress will bid adieu to her locks for the romantic comedy 'Nappily Ever After', reports contactmsuic.com.
'Winslet's win as supporting actress unfair'February 5th, 2009 LONDON - British actress Kristin Scott Thomas was baffled when Kate Winslet won a Golden Globe for 'The Reader'. She feels that Winslet's part was too big to be recognised as a supporting role.
Pioneering British Indian comic diesJanuary 30th, 2009 LONDON - Sharat Sardana, a pioneering Indian-origin comedy writer who helped revolutionise the perception of Asians in Britain, has died at the age of 40. Sardana, who succumbed to a streptococcal infection Tuesday, created some of the most memorable characters and sketches in British comedy, including those for 'Goodness Gracious Me', the country's first ever all-Asian comedy show.
Sienna Miller goes bald for new filmJanuary 15th, 2009 LONDON - British actress Sienna Miller has gone for a radical image makeover by going bald for her new movie 'Camille'. The usually long-locked star went bald to shoot some distressing scenes featuring her character on the brink of death, reported sun.co.uk.
List of major Golden Globe Award winnersJanuary 11th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The following is a list of winners of the Golden Globe Awards in the major categories. Best Motion Picture, Drama: 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: 'Vicky Christina Barcelona'
Foreign Language Picture: 'Waltz With Bashir'
Best Director: Danny Boyle, 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Best Dramatic Actor: Mickey Rourke, 'The Wrestler'
Best Dramatic Actress: Kate Winslet, 'Revolutionary Road'
Best Actor, Comedy or Musical: Colin Farrel, 'In Bruges'
Best Actress, Comedy or Musical: Sally Hawkins, 'Happy-Go-Lucky'
Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, 'The Dark Knight'
Supporting Actress: Kate Winslet, 'The Reader'
Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy, 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Original Score: A.R.
I've yet to do a great comedy: Katrina KaifDecember 31st, 2008 NEW DELHI - She may have starred in hit comic capers like 'Namastey London', 'Partner', 'Welcome' and 'Singh Is Kinng', but actress Katrina Kaif says she is yet to do an 'out and out comic role'. 'I think I have yet to do a great comic role.
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