Celebs and fellow singers shocked by Whitney Houston’s death
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 08:43
New Delhi, Feb 12 : Whitney Houston’s sudden demise has left Hollywood’s pop stars in a state of sadness and disbelief.
Many of them expressed their grief across social networking sites and remembered the 48-year-old star.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to Whitney and her entire family. Working with her is an experience that I’ll cherish for ever,” said Enrique Iglesias.
McCartney honoured at music event with Beatles-themed performances
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 08:40
London, Feb 12 : Several music stars paid a tribute to Paul McCartney by performing songs from his 50 year long musical career at a ceremony on Friday night to honour the former Beatle.
Coldplay, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, Neil Young, Foo Fighters and Tony Bennett all performed in front of the 69-year-old rocker as he received the MusiCares’ 2012 Person of the Year award ceremony.
Daniel Radcliffe feels “guilty” if he doesn’t work
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 08:37
London, Feb 12 : Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he struggles when he doesn’t work, as he feels “guilty” and “agitated”.
The ‘Woman in Black’ actor also stated that he has no desire to take a break from acting as he finds it really hard to be away from a film set.
Katie and Leandro Penna to team up on Strictly Come Dancing?
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 08:34
London, Feb 12 : Katie Price and her ex Leandro Penna are tipped to appear as contestants on Argentina’s Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair has been linked to the show after a rumoured reunion, following their split last October.
Former boxer Mike Tyson took part in the celebrity show, named Bailando, in South America last year.
Sinead O’Connor hates to be called ‘crazy’
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 08:32
London, Feb 12 : Sinead O’Connor wants sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to be treated with kindness, as she thinks referring to them as “crazy” is “a term of abuse”.
The ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ singer, who claims to have been a victim of child abuse, was diagnosed with the condition last year after doctors told her she was bipolar.
Katy, Russell don’t regret not signing pre-nup
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 08:30
Washington, Feb 12 : Katy Perry and Russell Brand who got divorced lately, had never thought of signing a pre-nuptial agreement, but neither of them have any regrets about it.
According to sources, the couple’s marriage had occurred so fast that they didn’t have the opportunity to summon lawyers to write up a pre-nup as they believed that they didn’t need one.
Beyonce really wanted to debut baby’s pics this way, says her pal
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 08:27
Washington, Feb 12 : Beyonce and Jay-Z, who surprised everyone by revealing five heart-melting photos of their daughter Blue Ivy Carter on a new tumblr site, “really wanted to do it this way”, her pal has revealed.
According to celebrity stylist June Ambrose, who is pals with the 30-year-old singer, the superstar couple thought carefully about sharing the hugely anticipated first snapshots.
Whitney Houston dies at 48
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 05:01
Los Angeles, Feb 12 - Famous US singer and actress Whitney Houston has died at age of 48, her publicist said.
The cause and location of the singer's death was not immediately made public.
Her death was revealed by her publicist Kristen Foster Saturday, Xinhua reported.
Whitney Houston was an award-winning singer, actress, producer and a former model.
Bennett to be honoured in San Francisco
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 04:58
London, Feb 12 - California residents are set to honour the 50th anniversary of Tony Bennett's hit song "I Left My Heart" in San Francisco with a city-wide tribute.
The 85-year-old recorded the popular tune in 1962 and now local lawmakers are holding a public sing-along at the City Hall Rotunda to celebrate its origin Feb 14.
According to contactmusic. com, Mayor Ed Lee has asked every radio station to play "I Left My Heart" at 12 p. m.
We need sex education in schools: Radcliffe
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 04:52
Los Angeles, Feb 12 - Actor Daniel Radcliffe thinks sex lessons are important in school.
The 22-year-old, who was raised in Jewish household, believes it is important to separate religion and education.
Still trying to figure out love: Tyler
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 04:42
London, Feb 12 - Actress Liv Tyler has admitted she is constantly attempting to understand love.
The 34-year-old is dating photographer Theo Wenner for the past six months.
"Am I happy in love? I'm still trying to figure love out. I'm honestly still trying to figure it all out. Life and love and my ideas of love. And what love really is. And how it works and what it all means," femalefirst. co. uk quoted Tyler as saying. (IANS)
Paltrow offers Valentine's Day tips
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 04:36
London, Feb 12 - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has tips for couples to make Valentine's Day special with oils, feather and a lovemaking guide.
The 39-year-old, married to Coldplay's Chris Martin, also says couples should provide a string of romantic surprises throughout the day, reports thesun. co. uk.
I can't be without Bible: Kelly Rowland
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 04:27
London, Feb 12 - Singer Kelly Rowland says she doesn't have many backstage demands but always insists on having her Bible with her.
"The only thing I asked for is Fiji Water. When I'm on tour the only thing I can't be without is my Bible," contactmusic. com quoted the 30- year-old as saying. (IANS)
Beyonce introduces Carter to the world
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 03:26
London, Feb 12 - Singer Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have shared the first pictures of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, with the world.
The couple, who welcomed their first child Jan 7, unveiled a set of intimate family shots on social networking site Tumblr, which show Beyonce tenderly cradling the tot in her arms and the rapper comforting his adorable daughter as she sleeps, reports contactmusic. com.
Gaga goes topless to promote tour
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 03:13
London, Feb 12 - Pop star Lady Gaga has gone topless, and wrapped a clear plastic sheet around her, for a poster to promote her Born This Way Ball world tour.
The only cover up underneath the transparent wrap is a pair of lace-up platform boots, and she has not let go of a hat, reports thesun. co. uk.
The 25-year-old unveiled the artwork for the forthcoming tour earlier this week, showing a ghostly, gothic face over a medieval castle.
Amitabh Bachchan successfully undergoes abdominal surgery in Mumbai
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 14:46
Mumbai, Feb 11 : Film star Amitabh Bachchan successfully underwent abdominal surgery on Saturday for stomach aliment at Mumbai’s Seven Hills Hospital.
Speaking to reporters after the surgery, Amitabh’s son Abhishek Bachchan thanked the media and the fans for their wishes and prayers.
David Guetta's India tour: tickets sell well
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 14:37
New Delhi, Feb 11 - The tickets for Grammy Award-winning DJ and music producer David Guetta's maiden performance in India are selling well, according to the organisers of the show.
Guetta will perform in New Delhi (March 9), Pune (March 10) and Bangalore (March 11) as part of the second edition of the Eristoff Invasion tour.
Popular Kerala singer detained, freed by Saudi police
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 14:07Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11 - Popular Malayalam singer K. G. Markose was first detained and then released by Saudi Islamic police Saturday while on a tour of Saudi Arabia to hold a stage programme celebrating India's Republic Day.
Clooney’s Hawaiian shirt in ‘The Descendants’ left no hope for masculinity
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 13:37
New York, Feb 11 : George Clooney has revealed that he “gave up all hope for masculinity” when he had to don a Hawaiian shirt with khakis in his movie ‘The Descendants’.
His ‘Hawaiian dad’ wardrobe in the Alexander Payne film kept his usually debonair persona at bay.
“I was playing [it] as macho as I could,” the New York Post quoted Clooney as saying in Time’s Oscar preview.
Daniel Radcliffe calls himself ‘militant atheist’
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 13:35
London, Feb 11 : Despite being raised in a Christian/Jewish household, Daniel Radcliffe describes himself as a ‘militant atheist’.
The ‘Harry Potter’ star believes in separating religion and education because he thinks sex lessons at school are very important.
“I’m not religious, I’m an atheist, and a militant atheist when religion starts impacting on legislation,” Contactmusic quoted him as telling Attitude magazine.
Liv Tyler still trying to ‘figure love out’
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 13:28
Washington, Feb 11 : Liv Tyler has said that she is constantly trying to find out the meaning of ‘life and love’ and looks to her childhood for answers.
The 34-year-old actress has been dating photographer Theo Wenner for the past six months.
Kelly Clarkson reveals crush on ‘Superman’ Henry Cavill
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 13:25
Washington, Feb 11 : Kelly Clarkson has said that she has a huge crush on actor Henry Cavill from ‘Superman Man of Steel’ and that he is ‘frickin’ hot’.
However, the 29-year-old singer also insists that, for the moment, she is happy being single.
“The new Superman Henry Cavill is frickin’ hot. God did good on that one,” Contactmusic quoted her as telling Now magazine.
Timberlake-Biel spotted together for first time since engagement rumours
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 12:14
Washington, Feb 11 : Justin Timberlake was seen out and about in California on Friday with fiancee Jessica Biel.
This was a rare outing for the couple, since a source claimed that the two had gotten engaged during a vacation to Montana.
The 31-year-old singer was nearly hidden behind a bushy beard and a green baseball cap while he was roaming about in Westwood with his Biel, 29, the People magazine reported.
Hugh Jackman’s expanding business to include chocolates
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 12:11
Washington, Feb 11 : Keeping Valentine’s Day in mind, Hugh Jackman is extending his business and venturing into the world of chocolates.
The 43-year-old actor and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness had launched their new fair trade coffee company ‘Laughing Man’ in New York City last October and now the couple is expanding their line of offerings to include organic and kosher chocolates.
Halle Berry wins legal battle against ex Aubry over daughter’s custody
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 12:05
Washington, Feb 11 : Halle Berry has won her legal fight to prevent her former beau Gabriel Aubry from having unsupervised visits to their daughter.
A judge has ruled that the Canadian model’s visitation with daughter Nahla must be supervised and that Aubry will not be allowed any overnight stays with his three-year-old daughter, RadarOnline reported.
