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Sony, HBO plan documentary on Obama’s historic election

Sony, HBO plan documentary on Obama’s historic electionNew York, April 10: Sony Pictures and the HBO have planned a documentary on Barack Obama’s historic election as the first African-American President.

Sony is said to have acquired the rights to distribute the documentary ‘By the People: The Election of Barack Obama’.

Two media giants have revealed that the documentary will not be just a collage of biographical and campaign video.

They say that it will include interviews with staffers and campaign aides to give us a behind-the-scenes look at life in Obamaland.

Indian American Penn says White House shift not the end of his acting career

Kal PennWashington, Apr. 9 : Indian American actor Kal Penn has insisted that his move to the White House isn''t the end of his acting career.

He said that he is just taking a break to concentrate on public service.

The actor left fans of the U. S. medical drama `House' stunned on Monday night when his doctor character, Lawrence Cutner, committed suicide.

According to the New York Daily News, he then announced he''d taken a position as the associate director in the White House''s Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs - a role similar to the one he held as a volunteer in Barack Obama''s campaign before he became President.

Hugh Jackman lets slip he's a bit of a twit

Hugh Jackman lets slip he's a bit of a twit Sydney - Hollywood heartthrob Hugh Jackman has apologized to fans for getting staff to post bulletins on the social-networking internet site Twitter on his behalf, news reports said Thursday.

The new medium is supposed to be a way for people to spontaneously communicate their everyday thoughts and actions, but increasingly is being used by celebrities like Jackman to fake the personal and the intimate.

The Australian actor was exposed as a fraud when a posting referred to the Sydney Opera House as the Opera Center.

Hong Kong pop star to face trial in Japan after drugs arrest

Hong Kong pop star to face trial in Japan after drugs arrest Hong Kong - A Hong Kong pop star is to face trial in Japan after heroin was reportedly found in the Tokyo hotel room where she was staying, her record company said Thursday.

Jill Vidal, 26, also known as Wei Si, has already been held in custody for more than 40 days following her arrest in the Japanese capital in February.

Vidal was arrested with fellow Hong Kong pop star Kelvin Kwan, who was later released without charge, on suspicion of possessing cannabis. Police later reportedly found packets of heroin in her hotel room.

Mischa Barton strips off for Cosmopolitan

Mischa Barton strips off for CosmopolitanLondon, Apr 9 : Hollywood actress Mischa Barton has proved she''s comfortable with her body image - by stripping off for the latest edition of Cosmopolitan.

The actress has come a long way since her gaunt-looking, skinny days, and is more than happy to be healthier.

Star Trek’s ‘Spock’ to return to small screen as millionaire scientist

Star Trek’s ‘Spock’ to return to small screen as millionaire scientistLondon, April 9 : Leonard Nimoy is reportedly all set to return to small screen to star as a millionaire scientist.

The 78-year-old, best known for playing the character of Spock on Star Trek, will allegedly team up with director J. J. Abrams one more time to appear in the U. S. drama Fringe.

A news story published by Entertainment Weekly suggests that pair have decided upon the final conditions of the deal, reports the Daily Express.

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