Los Angeles
Alejandra Guzman marks 20 years in music
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 05:52
Los Angeles, Aug 10 : Alejandra Guzman, the queen of Mexican rock, has released a live album summarising her first two decades in music.
"During all this time I've accumulated the energy of the people," said La Guzman in an interview with EFE.
Bleu facing lawsuit over film promotion
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 05:15
Los Angeles, Aug 6 - "High School Musical" actor Corbin Bleu has been hit with a lawsuit after he reportedly failed to promote his movie "Free Style".
Bleu played the lead in the 2009 film, which raked in just 825,000 pounds worldwide despite its 6.25 million-pound budget.
Marc wants to reunite with Jlo?
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 08:30
Los Angeles, Aug 5 : Singer Marc Anthony is reportedly trying to get back to his estranged wife Jennifer Lopez.
Jlo announced her split from Anthony last month. But Anthony is reportedly planning to delay their divorce as long as possible so that she can change her mind.
Kim Cattrall supports euthanasia
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 04:39
Los Angeles, Aug 5 - "Sex and the City" star Kim Cattrall has pledged her support to a campaign calling for legalisation of euthanasia or assisted suicide.
Cattrall has become a patron of Dignity in Dying, a group lobbying for reform of Britain's Suicide Act 1961.
"A law to allow assisted dying would protect dying people from the awful situations they currently face if they want some control over their death," contactmusic. com quoted the 54-year-old as saying. (IANS)
I'm not dating Joe Jonas: Karlie Kloss
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 06:58
Los Angeles, Aug 3 : American model Karlie Kloss has rubbished reports that she is dating singer Joe Jonas.
"No, we're really not. Joe really is a great guy though and such a good friend. We're great friends, and I do love him as a person," Kloss told Life&Style magazine.
JLo feels strong, looks toward future after divorce
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 06:21Los Angeles, Aug 3 : Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez said she feels "strong" and positive as she looks to the future in the first interview she granted after the announcement of her split with Marc Anthony, Vanity Fair reported Tuesday.
The magazine offered a brief preview of its chat with the Latino artist, who will appear on the cover of its September issue, which will go on sale Friday.
Both she and Anthony "really worked hard" at their marriage, Lopez said, adding, "sometimes it doesn't work - and that's sad".
JLo feels strong, looks toward future after divorce
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 06:09
Los Angeles, Aug 3 : Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez said she feels "strong" and positive as she looks to the future in the first interview she granted after the announcement of her split with Marc Anthony, Vanity Fair reported Tuesday.
The magazine offered a brief preview of its chat with the Latino artist, who will appear on the cover of its September issue, which will go on sale Friday.
Eva Longoria injured after pole dance lessons
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 02:13
Los Angeles, Aug 3 - Actress Eva Longoria was left in pain after taking pole dancing lessons for a special episode of "Desperate Housewives".
The actress is being taught by pole dancing guru Sheila Kelley at her Los Angeles studio, reports contactmusic. com.
John Travolta in 'Expendables II'?
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 03:45
Los Angeles, Aug 2 : Actor John Travolta has reportedly been signed to star in the '"Expendables" sequel.
Actor Chuck Norris is also believed to join the cast of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke and Bruce Willis, reports aceshowbiz. com.
The sequel to 2010's Stallone-directed film, "Expendables II" is slated for August 17. release. However, other details about the movie are still kept under wraps.(IANS)
Schwarzenegger, wife reunite for birthday
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 03:37
Los Angeles, Aug 2 : Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger reunited with estranged wife Maria Shiver and children for a lunch to celebrate his 64th birthday.
Schwarzenegger and Shriver, 55, were seen in the same car arriving to the restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. An onlooker said there didn't seem to be "any tension" between the exes. They were accompanied by sons Patrick,
17, and Christopher, 13, reports usmagazine. com.
Jolie honoured at Bosnian film fest
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 07/31/2011 - 06:59
Los Angeles, July 31- Actress Angelina Jolie has been conferred with a special honour at a Bosnian film festival for her cinematic and philanthropic works.
Jolie, 36, received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award at the closing ceremony of the Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia.
The actress' directorial debut, "The Land of Blood and Honey", has been shot in Bosnia.
`Without Men' features Eva Longoria in lesbian scene
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 05:08
Los Angeles, July 29 : The interest sparked by a lesbian scene featuring Eva Longoria and Mexican actress Kate del Castillo has marked the US debut of the comedy "Without Men".
In the film, Longoria distances herself from her well-known character in "Desperate Housewives" to play the part of a strong-willed widow who winds up becoming the mayor of her town when leftist guerrillas kidnap all the men.
'Horrible Bosses' sequel planned
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 06:57
Los Angeles, July 27 Director Seth Gordon is planning to make a sequel to Jennifer Aniston starrer "Horrible Bosses".
The movie has grossed $82.6 million on the domestic box office since its July 8 release and now Gordon is planning to reunite the cast with a sequel, reports usmagazine. com.
"We're talking about it," Gordon told USA Today.
Blige opens up; talks about addiction, molestation
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 08:56
Los Angeles, July 26 : Singer Mary J. Blige has opened up about her struggle with alcoholism and molestation, which haunted her for years.
"When I was five years old, I was molested," Blige said in an interview to VH1's show "Behind The Music".
Nicolas, Kaufman team up for musical
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 07:41
Los Angeles, July 26 : Actor Nicolas Cage will play the lead in director Charlie Kaufman's musical "Frank or Francis".
Cage, Kaufman are reuniting after nine years - both worked together in 2002 film "Adaptation". The story is said to revolve around an author called Frank, who clashes with an online blogger named Francis, reports variety. com.
The shooting will begin in January.(IANS)
Chilean miners' saga to become a film
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 05:17
Los Angeles, July 26 : A well-known Hollywood producer and representatives of the 33 Chilean miners who spent 70 days underground after a mine collapse announced Monday that they finally have agreed to bring that saga to the silver screen.
"At its heart, this is a story about the triumph of the human spirit and a testament to the courage and perseverance of the Chilean people," said producer Mike Medavoy in a press release.
Actress Kamala Lopez defends women's rights
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 05:09
Los Angeles, July 26 : Actress and filmmaker Kamala Lopez, a staunch defender of women's rights, has become actively involved in a project that seeks to raise awareness about the need to amend the Constitution to guarantee equality.
Her activism has won her the 2011 Woman of Courage Award from the National Women's Political Caucus, which she will receive July 27, when House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will also be honoured.
Barbie doll creator dead
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 09:11
Los Angeles, July 24 - The creator of the Barbie doll and Hot Wheels miniature cars, Elliot Handler, died here this week after dedicating most of his life to his toymaking company Mattel, the daily Los Angeles Times said. He was 95.
Handler died at home Thursday from heart failure, the newspaper cited his daughter Barbara Segal as saying.
Lovato returns to red carpet
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 03:09
Los Angeles, July 22 - Actress Demi Lovato has made her first red carpet appearance after a much publicised stint in rehabilitation.
The 18-year-old was admitted to a clinic last year to deal with a number of personal issues, including self-harming, depression and an eating disorder.
Britney Spears is obnoxious: Bodyguard
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 02:24
Los Angeles, July 22 - Singer Britney Spears refused to wash for days and picked her nose "unselfconsciously", says her former bodyguard who is suing her for harassment.
Fernando Flores launched a lawsuit last year alleging the "Toxic" hitmaker repeatedly exposed herself and made unwanted sexual advances towards him when he worked for her.
Presley turned into comic book character
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 09:38
Los Angeles, July 21 : Singer Elvis Presley has been immortalised into a comic book character.
The comic book will be called Graphic Elvis. It's a limited edition comic created by Liquid Comics and Elvis Presley Enterprises to commemorate the 35th death anniversary of the singer.
"Comics influenced so much of his life," contactmusic. com quoted Sharad Devarajan, the co-founder of Los Angeles-based Liquid Comics, as saying.
Demi Lovato dating Ryan Phillippe?
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 08:24
Los Angeles, July 19 - Actress Demi Lovato is reportedly dating actor Ryan Phillippe.
The 18-year-old singer-actress has been seeing Phillippe for the past few months, but things took a backseat when his ex-girlfriend Alexis Knapp gave birth to his child two weeks ago.
"It was really hot and heavy for a while," a source told E! News, but added that Lovato wasn't aware that the actor was to become a father for the third time "until it basically happened. It kind of threw her for a loop."
Jennifer Lopez devastated after split
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 07:48
Los Angeles, July 19 : Singer Jennifer Lopez is said to be devastated after her split with husband Marc Anthony.
"Lopez tried everything she could to make it work. They went to marriage counselling. She was patient and loving and did everything he wanted her to... She exhausted all the possibilities," usmagazine. com quoted a source as saying.
Harry Potter finale makes history with four opening records
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 02:22
Los Angeles, July 18 - A swan song of the blockbuster Harry Potter series eclipsed a previous trailblazer of the Hollywood tentpoles by grabbing a heart-stopping $168.55 million over the weekend, as well as creating three other firsts as the highly popular franchise bows out of celluloid incarnation for good, Xinhua reports.
Radcliffe likes free Harry Potter rides
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 04:53
Los Angeles, July 17 : There is something about the Harry Potter theme park in Florida that actor Daniel Radcliffe loves - that he doesn't have to pay to go on the rides.
The 21-year-old actor, who essayed the role of the boy wizard in all eight films of the "Harry Potter" franchise, was excited to be asked to open the attraction in Florida, which is based on the films and original books by J. K. Rowling. He also enjoyed the rides thereafter, reports contactmusic. com.
