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Indo-Americans laud actress Lisa Ray for triumphantly handling incurable cancer

Canadian actress and model Lisa Ray (Bollywood/Hollywood) has cancer.   She has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and has s tarted her cycle of treatment.   Lisa, 37, wants to share all her experience fighting with cancer and talks about her medication in details in her witty-chatty blog. She writes that when she got the news, “I didn’t react and I didn’t cry”. “That’s how I felt... 

Steven Spielberg unveils his ‘dreams’ for India

As far as the Indian entertainment business goes, it doesn’t get bigger than this one. Reliance ADAG will get cult Hollywood director Michael Bay — of the superhit ‘Transformers’ franchise that grossed over US $700 million worldwide — to direct a film for it. This will be followed by two more films in which Steven Spielberg will be actively involved — the legendary director... 

Hollywood star Charlize Theron listens to Indian chants for relaxation during shooting

Oscar winner Charlize Theron (Monster) reportedly listened to Indian chanting music for “relaxation” during her latest Dior campaign shootout. Theron, 34 years old actress-director-producer-model, was participating in fast-paced photo-shoot for Dior’s fragrance named J’Adore. She reportedly depended on relaxing Indian chants to deal with the fast pace of the shooting and remain inspired. She... 

Stunt king Akshay Kumar woos Hollywood

Hollywood action director James Bomalick of The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift fame is completely bowled over by Bollywood actor and stuntman Akshay Kumar’s passion and enthusiasm for action. The Die Hard 4 action man, who worked with Akshay in soon to be released Blue, was so impressed by the star that he could not stop but approve of his hunger and fetish for action scenes. “James... 

India funds Demi Moore’s “The Joneses”

India has reportedly funded another Hollywood production “The Joneses” starring Golden Globe nominated Demi Moore (Ghost).   India based Vistaar Religare Film Fund has reportedly invested in this Derrick Borte (The End of the Bar) directed film which will premier at prestigious Toronto International Film Festival in September as a “special presentation”.   Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed... 

Arnold Schwarzenegger invites Shah Rukh Khan for dinner

A day after he returned home from the US, actor Shah Rukh Khan has got an invitation from California Governor and Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger has invited Shah Rukh for dinner to Washington DC on September 20. Arnold extended the invitation after he came to know of Shah Rukh’s detention drama at the Newark Airport in New Jersey. However, it’s not clear whether... 

“Hangover” Bollywood style

“The Hangover” (Todd Phillips), comedy about a bachelor party in Las Vegas gone wrong, is going to Bollywood for a remake. Zee nominated Annes Bazmee (No Entry) will direct and Firoz Nadiadwala (Awara Paagal Deewana) will produce the Bollywood version which is expected to go on the floor early next year. Filmfare winner Abhishek Bachchan (Bunty aur Babli), Katrina Kaif (Singh is Kinng), Filmfare... 

Michael Jackson is longest serving chart-topper

Pop legend Michael Jackson has become the longest-serving artist at the top of the British charts this year with his The Essential collection holding on to number one for another week. The King of Pop’s greatest hits CD has topped the UK album chart for the fourth week this year, reports said. Jackson’s Number Ones hits package also topped the countdown after the star’s tragic death... 

Michael Jackson’s estate recovers $ 5.5 million

With questions being raised about the financial status of pop icon Michael Jackson, his estate administrators have come up with a startling disclosure that they have recovered a whopping $ 5.5 million in cash stashed away by the singer. Estate administrators John Branca and John McClain have filed court papers disclosing that they have recovered the amount from one of Jackson’s “former... 

Michael Jackson honoured for humanitarian efforts in Austria

Stars gathered to pay tribute to the late ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson for his humanitarian works as well as for his incredible musical legacy at ‘Save the World Awards’ in Austria. The ceremony was held on Friday night to honour individuals and organizations, which have made considerable contributions to make the planet more sustainable for future generations, according to... 

Sony bids $50 million for Michael Jackson rehearsal film

Sony Corp.’s movie studio has bid $50 million to acquire the worldwide distribution rights to a film based on rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson’s This Is It comeback concert series, according to a person familiar with the bid. The person said Monday that the bid came after several studios, including Paramount, Universal and 20th Century Fox, were shown footage starting early last week.... 

Peter Andre ‘takes a tumble during comeback performance’

London, July 20 (ANI): Peter Andre’s pop comeback hit the dirt with a thud after he reportedly took a tumble off the stage. The ‘Mysterious Girl’ singer was trying to impress fans with his new material when he fell off the stage, mid-song, at a very soggy T4 On The Beach in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, reports the Sun. The estranged husband of glamour model Katie Price a.k.a Jordan... 

Doctor who tried to revive Jimi Hendrix says murder claim plausible

London, July 20 (ANI): The doctor who tried to revive Jimi Hendrix on the night of his death has confessed that it is plausible that the guitarist was murdered. Dr. John Bannister has said that medical evidence was consistent with claims in a book, which alleged that Hendrix was killed on the orders of his manager Mike Jeffery. In a new memoir, called ‘Rock Roadie’, James “Tappy”... 

Backstreet Boys want to be as big as the ‘Rolling Stones’

Washington, July 10 (ANI): Time to rejoice for Backstreet Boys’ fans, for the popular boy band of the 90s are planning for a second stint at stardom and want to be as big as the Rolling Stones. The popstars who enjoyed a string of hits, including ‘I Want It That Way’, have reformed minus former bandmate Kevin Richardson. Singer Nick Carter, who has been battling alcohol and drug... 

Amy Winehouse’s ex-hubby wants $9M for ‘inspiring her songs’

Washington, July 20 (ANI): Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil has demanded a whopping 9 million dollars as divorce settlement, claiming that he was the one who inspired the popstar for her ‘Back To Black’ album. The couple ended their two-year marriage at London’s High Court on July 16, when a judge granted the couple a decree nisi after Winehouse admitted adultery. And... 
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