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Posted On: May 17 2008 "Before the Rains", director Santosh Sivan's English language debut drama set in 1937 India, has hit Washington to mixed reviews with one calling it a "beautiful film" and another branding it "a hodgepodge in the Raj".Though set in a small village in Kerala in 1937, "the film's concerns resonate far beyond that very specific time and place", says Kelly Jane Torrance in the Washington Times calling ...Read Full News Leaked reviews blast the latest Indy Posted On: May 17 2008 If only Indy could use his whip on bad reviewers. Despite a military-like effort to keep "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull" under top-secret wraps until its Cannes opening, several underground reviews surfaced on the Internet this week, with one of them castigating the movie as "the Indiana movie that you were dreading".That review was posted on the movie site aintitcoolnews.com by someone goin ...Read Full News Transgenders play 'female' leads, create celluloid history Posted On: May 17 2008 Karpaka and Revathi, who are transgenders in real life, will rewrite cinema history by playing 'female' leads in the forthcoming Tamil films "Paal" and "Thenavattu".While Karpaka features as the central character in "Paal", Revathi will be seen in "Thenavattu". A transgender is a person who attempts to take on the identity of the opposite sex."Karpaka needed a lot of convincing to play a very comp ...Read Full News Anupam Kher would like to give back to society Posted On: May 15 2008 Versatile actor Anupam Kher, who plans to start an orphanage, says it is time to look beyond personal gain and give something to society."I've reached a stage in my life and career where I need to look beyond my immediate gains and losses. I've always been a socially concerned individual. Now it's time to take those concerns to fruition and not sit around waiting for things to happen," Anupam told ...Read Full News Padma Shri is a culmination of my hard work: Madhuri Posted On: May 14 2008 Madhuri Dixit received Padma Shri for her contribution to Indian cinema and the former Bollywood diva says the honour is a result of her hard work and honesty."It's always a wonderful feeling to have your work honoured. One has worked so hard for so many years. The Padma Shri is a culmination of all my hard work and honesty. I think I'm being honoured for doing my work sincerely," Madhuri told IAN ...Read Full News TV's favourite 'bahu' turns into glam girl Posted On: May 14 2008 Cute, petite and vivacious TV actress Prachi Desai, who is better known as Bani of "Kasamh Se", is all set to shed her typical Indian girl image in her first film "Rock On" opposite director-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar."It would take a few minutes for you to recognise me in the movie," Prachi gushed with excitement while speaking to IANS on phone from Mumbai.She says the movie, which also marks the ...Read Full News R. Kelly trial could be postponed again Posted On: May 08 2008 Lawyers for R. Kelly have requested the start of the recording artist's long-delayed child pornography trial in Chicago be postponed again.Kelly is accused of having sex with a girl as young as 13, an act allegedly captured on video some time between 1998 and 2000.Jury selection in the trial was to start Friday, however, the Chicago Tribune said Kelly's attorneys filed a motion Wednesday to delay ...Read Full News Angelina Jolie up for Best Villain at MTV Movie Awards Posted On: May 07 2008 Angelina Jolie has been nominated in the category of Best Villain at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.The pregnant actress, who has received the nod for her role in 'Beowulf,' is up against Johnny Depp (Sweeney Todd), Denzel Washington (American Gangster), Topher Grace (Spider-Man 3) and Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men).'Superbad' and 'Juno' lead the nominations for the awards, reports Usmagazine.c ...Read Full News Brangelina hits back at 'bad neighbours' tag (Lead:) Posted On: May 07 2008 Hollywood A-list couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have hit out at reports that their neighbours are trying to force them out of their exclusive gated community.Website Animalnewyork.com has claimed that Brangelina's neighbours at Franklin Village are 'outraged' by the photographers who are always swarming around trying to get a snap of the couple and their kids.However, the reports have been sh ...Read Full News Britney granted more time with sons Posted On: May 07 2008 The judge hearing a custody battle between pop singer Britney Spears and her ex-husband Kevin Federline granted her more time with their two sons on May 6.The court acknowledged the singer's effort to get her personal life back under control and therefore granted her more time with her sons during visitation."We are so pleased with Britney's progress and we are very appreciative of the court's rec ...Read Full News Cruise set for fourth 'Mission Impossible' movie? Posted On: May 07 2008 Tom Cruise may be reprising his role as US agent Ethan Hunt once again for a fourth 'Mission Impossible' movie.Cruise has played the agent in all three 'MI' movies so far, and even though he had a falling out with Paramount Pictures in 2006, Sumner Redstone insists that he could not mind having the actor back on board."I consider Tom Cruise a great actor and a good friend, and if Paramount decides ...Read Full News Forest Whitaker stabbed as a bouncer Posted On: May 07 2008 Hollywood actor Forest Whitaker has revealed that he was once stabbed while working as a doorman at a nightclub.Though the Oscar-winning actor is accustomed to violence on the movie set, acting in films such as Blown Away and The Shield, he wasn't so happy when he sustained a multitude of injuries in real-life."In real life - from when I used to do a bit of bouncing - I have been stabbed a few tim ...Read Full News Ga. Aquarium plans 'wow' dolphin exhibit Posted On: May 07 2008 The Georgia Aquarium announced Tuesday a partnership with Marineland of Florida to set up a dolphin exhibit described as Atlanta's next big wow.The exhibit's predicted cost is $110 million, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The exhibit will include a 1.3-million-gallon tank. The aquarium plans to break ground this summer and to open the exhibit in 2010.This is the next 'big wow' ... that ...Read Full News Harrison Ford and Shia LeBeouf's 'Indiana Jones' bet Posted On: May 07 2008 If the new Indiana Jones movie fails to become the most successful picture in the franchise, then actor Shia LaBeouf will have to paint co-star Harrison Ford's garage.LeBeouf is convinced that the new movie 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' will be the most successful in the series, that he's placed a bet with Ford.If he loses, then LeBeouf will have to get into some old clothes ...Read Full News Paparazzi make Jessica Parker feel like New York's 'town trollop' Posted On: May 07 2008 Paparazzi photogs have clouded her life so much that Sarah Jessica Parker feels like New York's "town trollop", says the actress herself.The Sex and The City actress claims "thuggish" snappers have made a damaging and lasting impact on the lives of her family, and everyone they come into contact with.She insists that photographers have descended on her five-year-old son James Wilkie's school, leav ...Read Full News Pete Doherty released early from jail Posted On: May 07 2008 English musician Pete Doherty was let out of prison on May 06, much to the dismay of anti-drug campaigners.Doherty, who had been imprisoned for failing to turn up for court drug tests, was given a 14-week sentence of which he served only 29 days. "They should have made an example of him, not let him go," The Sun quoted ex-Flying Squad chief John O'Connor as saying.Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, Tory cand ...Read Full News Pitt hits back at 'bad neighbours' tag Posted On: May 07 2008 Hollywood A-list couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have hit out at reports that their neighbours are trying to force them out of their exclusive gated community.Website Animalnewyork.com has claimed that Brangelina's neighbours at Franklin Village are 'outraged' by the photographers who are always swarming around trying to get a snap of the couple and their kids.However, the reports have been sh ...Read Full News Rihanna and Chris Brown 'very close now' Posted On: May 07 2008 Barbadian singer Rihanna, who has been very coy about her relationship with Chris Brown, recently revealed that she is "very close" to him.In a recent interview with Elle magazine, the 20-year-old admitted that her "friendship" with 19-year-old R and B stunner Chris Brown has changed. "We've always been friends," People quoted her, as telling the mag."But we're very close now," she added.Though th ...Read Full News Ringo Starr vows to return to incensed Liverpool Posted On: May 07 2008 Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has pledged that he will return to his home city of Liverpool, in spite of incurring the wrath of its residents.The veteran musician has been severely panned by fellow Liverpudlians after he recently admitted on Jonathan Ross's chat show that he missed "nothing" about his birthplace.The statement ironically came just days after performing at Liverpool's City of C ...Read Full News Robert Downey Jr signs up for 'Iron Man' sequel Posted On: May 07 2008 Robert Downey Jr has signed on to star in the sequel to his new movie 'Iron Man'.Marvel Studios has confirmed that the actor will be returning as the lead in the sequel, that will hit theatres on April 30, 2010.The movie took in 102.1 million dollars in its opening weekend, and Kevin Feige, head of production for Marvel Studios, credited Downey Jr for much of the pic's success."It's great to see a ...Read Full News Tom Cruise launches official website Posted On: May 07 2008 After much speculation, Hollywood hunk Tom Cruise has finally launched his official website TomCruise.com for his fans.The website contains the 'Mission Impossible' star's complete filmography, news along with biographical information and a personal greeting to fans on his home page."In celebration of this occasion, and my 27 years of making movies, I created this site as a thank you, to you, for ...Read Full News Uma Thurman's stalker convicted Posted On: May 07 2008 Uma Thurman's stalker Jack Jordan, who was a former mental patient, has been convicted by a New York court of stalking and harassing the Hollywood actress.Jordan, who had been terrorizing the actress and her family for two-years, sat staring straight ahead with his hands on the defence table, as the panel came back after just six hours of deliberations on May 6.The 37-year-old did not say anything ...Read Full News WWE star, 'The great Khali' invites more Indians to the rink Posted On: May 07 2008 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star 'The great Khali' today said that he would like to fight an Indian in the wrestling championship.Speaking at a news conference here, Khali said "I was in body building earlier and that was my game then. Now, I am in WWE. Now I feel that somebody from India should come with me and wrestle with me there," said Khali.When asked if he is interested in joining f ...Read Full News 'Juno,' 'Legend' up for MTV awards Posted On: May 07 2008 The quirky indie comedy Juno, and Hollywood action flicks I Am Legend and Transformers were nominated for multiple 2008 MTV Movie Awards Tuesday.Juno and I Am Legend were both nominated for the best movie prize, along with National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Superbad and Transformers.Juno leading lady, Canadian actress Ellen Page, was nominated for best fe ...Read Full News Parker: 'Sex' film needed a woman of color Posted On: May 07 2008 U.S. actress and producer Sarah Jessica Parker said she feels extraordinarily lucky that Jennifer Hudson joined the cast of her Sex and the City movie. In the big-screen follow-up to the iconic former television show, Hudson plays the assistant to Parker's character Carrie.I just think we were extraordinarily lucky that she was interested, Parker told reporters in New York this week. Parker said H ...Read Full News UK TV viewers get free satellite service Posted On: May 07 2008 Freesat, a free satellite TV and radio service from the BBC and ITV, was started in England Tuesday.The new service will allow viewers to watch high-definition programming without paying for a subscription, The Times of London reported.Instead, customers will pay a one-time fee of about $300 for a digital box, satellite dish and installation. Viewers also must have an HD-ready television to view h ...Read Full News Guitarist Leo Jackson dead at 74 Posted On: May 06 2008 Family members say guitarist George Leo Jackson, who shot himself to death in Tennessee, had been on pain medication following minor surgery.Jackson -- who played with artists such as Jim Reeves, Alabama and Hank Williams Jr. during his career -- died Sunday of an apparent suicide at the age of 74 at his home in Goodlettsville, The (Nashville) Tennessean reported Monday.His relatives told the news ...Read Full News Laryngitis sidelines Lavigne Posted On: May 06 2008 Canadian pop singer Avril Lavigne says she had to cancel several concert dates because she has lost her voice.I am at home right now taking it easy, she recently wrote on her Web site. I have been sick this whole tour, and now I have lost my voice. I have never canceled a show in my whole career and just had to for the first time ever. This sux (sic)! I am so sorry.The singers said she had been on ...Read Full News 'Hard Candy' gives Madge UK chart double Posted On: May 05 2008 ) ...Read Full News 'Hollyoaks' scoops six gongs at British Soap Awards Posted On: May 05 2008 Though 'Eastenders' scooped Best Soap gong at the British Soap Awards, it was 'Hollyoaks' that led the way at the awards ceremony in London, bagging six prizes.The Channel 4 teenage drama took away Best Actor and Actress awards, as well as gongs for Sexiest Female, Best Exit and Spectacular Scene Of The Year award, reports The Sun.Chris Fountain, who plays Justin Burton, bagged the award for Best ...Read Full News 'Iron Man' tops weekend box office with 100.8m dollars Posted On: May 05 2008 'Iron Man,' a superhero film starring Robert Downey Jr., has topped the weekend box office raking in 100.8 million dollars, as per estimates compiled by Exhibitor Relations.Jon Favreau's 'Iron man' is followed by 'Made of Honor,' which earned 15.5 million dollars, reports E! Online. At number three was 'Baby Mama' with 10.3 million dollars.'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' landed the fourth spot with 6. ...Read Full News How General Franco rigged Eurovision to stop Sir Cliff Richard from winning Posted On: May 05 2008 Sir Cliff Richard only missed winning the Eurovision Song Contest of 1968 because of General Franco's fascist regime, which rigged the contest to boost Spain's image, a documentary has claimed.The Spanish entrant Massiel bagged the Eurovision title 40 years ago with the song La, la, la robbing the British crooner of the title by only one point.Sir Cliff, who was knighted in 1995, represented the U ...Read Full News JK Rowling's 'a flash in the pan' for Harvard students Posted On: May 05 2008 She may have been named as the most popular children's author, but JK Rowling is certainly not popular among some of the Harvard students, for they consider her 'a flash in the pan'.The 'Harry Potter' creator is to give an important speech of the year at Harvard University as thousands of students graduate on 5 June.However, the students have complained that they deserve better.Adam Goldenberg, a ...Read Full News Katie Holmes further fuels Broadway rumours Posted On: May 05 2008 American actress Katie Holmes has further fuelled rumours that she is heading to Broadway, after being spotted with her hubby Tom Cruise at a theatre in New York recently.The two were seen attending 'The Country Girl' at the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre after dining with Jerry Seinfeld's wife Jessica in the Big Apple, reports Contactmusic.According to the rumours, Holmes has been linked to do a starri ...Read Full News Michelle Ryan reveals Hugh Hefner's Playboy offer Posted On: May 05 2008 English actress Michelle Ryan has revealed that she was asked by Playboy boss Hugh Hefner to pose naked for the men's magazine.Though she found the offer very interesting and flattering, Ryan turned it down as she didn't think it was the right time."It was very strange and flattering to be asked. However I didn't think it was the right time," The Sun quoted her, as saying.The actress has come a lo ...Read Full News Miley Cyrus thanks fans after topless shoot Posted On: May 05 2008 Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus, who has been keeping a low profile since the revelation of her topless magazine shoot, appeared on stage recently to thank her fans for their support.Cyrus had kept a low profile ever since the Vanity Fair photo caused outrage last week, even pulling out of a public appearance for Disney on Friday May 02. The 15-year-old was however seen to be in better spirits as ...Read Full News Simon Cowell given royal parking privilege in Britain Posted On: May 05 2008 Music mogul Simon Cowell has been granted permission to park his Rolls Royce anywhere in Britain, a privilege that is usually given only to the Queen.Cowell insisted that his 200,000 pounds car should be outside every theatre during auditions for ITV's Britain's Got Talent, and his driver Tony constantly at the wheel.In order to achieve his requests, the producers had to beg councils up and down t ...Read Full News Tom Hanks offers his support to Barack Obama Posted On: May 05 2008 American film actor Tom Hanks has openly offered his support to U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama.The offer was made in the form of an endorsement video on his MySpace.com page.Hanks joins celebrities like Jessica Alba, Will Smith and Oprah Winfrey in going public with his hopes of getting Obama in the White House.The double Oscar winner stated in his homemade video his choice of president"I' ...Read Full News Tony Blair buys Sir John Gielgud's former home for 4m pounds Posted On: May 05 2008 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie have dished out 4 million pounds for the 18th century country mansion of late actor Sir John Gielgud.The mansion, which is said to have seven bedrooms, is at the South Pavilion.It stands in vast grounds near Aylesbury, Bucks and is the couple's sixth property.They also have two houses in London, two flats in Bristol and a home in Blair's ...Read Full News 'Great Expectations' in the workplace boosts employees' efficiency Posted On: Apr 30 2008 Expecting things from people might not always be healthy, but when it comes to workplace, it looks like expectation really does the trick. According to a new study, employees' performance in the workplace, like students' grades at school, is greatly influenced by managers' expectations of that performance.According to a new research by scientists at Tel Aviv University, employers who expect more f ...Read Full News
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