Back-to-school: Education secretary says Obama wants kids, parents to take responsibilityWASHINGTON — Classrooms are filling up as kids head back to school, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s two children are among them. Sikkim boy spreads awareness on social issues with motorbike stuntsGAYSHING - In a unique act, a 21-year-old man in Sikkim is spreading social awareness among youth against drug addiction, excessive drinking and on AIDS by performing various stunts on motorbike. Upset Hindus tell Hollywood types- Tantra is not just sexHindus are strongly critical of “Hollywood types” who apparently think and describe of Tantra as just sex. Nooyi, Sonia Gandhi in Forbes top 15 most powerful women listNEW YORK - Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo, Congress party president Sonia Gandhi, Chanda Kochhar, CEO of ICICI Bank India and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Chairman, Biocon India are the only Indians in Forbes annual list of the 100 most powerful women. MTV’s 16 and pregnant reunion
Media firm is quiet about detention of its journalists in North KoreaSAN FRANCISCO — With backing from Al Gore, Current TV was launched four years ago as a mix of traditional journalism and viewer-produced content meant to create an open exchange with its audience. Wife of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich portrayed as plucky, well-liked mom on reality TV showCHICAGO — Once she was the first lady of Illinois. Now Patti Blagojevich is gagging down bugs and crawling through tropical slime in a race to be named Queen of the Jungle on a reality TV show. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity 50 Cent testifies in lawsuit over Conn. mansion repairs, says company overbilled by $3 millionHARTFORD, Conn. — Rapper 50 Cent said Tuesday that he never would have bought a Connecticut mansion once owned by boxer Mike Tyson had he realized it would require millions in repairs and renovations. 50 Cent testifies in his lawsuit over Conn. mansion repairs, says co. overbilled by $3 millionHARTFORD, Conn. — Rapper 50 Cent said Tuesday that he never would have bought a Connecticut mansion once owned by boxer Mike Tyson had he realized it would require millions in repairs and renovations. AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions NBA office: No punishment for fallout from Mavericks-Nuggets incidents on, off the courtDENVER — The NBA won’t punish anybody over the ugly incidents that occurred on and off the court in Games 3 and 4 of the series between the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets. With Mavs owner Cuban taking night off, security guards at Nuggets’ arena can breathe easyThe thing to like most about Game 5 between Dallas and Denver is that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban won’t be at it. If nothing else, that improves the chances they’ll play basketball instead of celebrity smackdown. Nuggets have bad taste in their mouths after families and friends mistreated in DallasDENVER — The Denver Nuggets returned from Dallas with a bad taste in their mouths and it had nothing to do with Chris “Birdman” Andersen’s nasty case of food poisoning. In view of Rihannas misspelled tattoo, Hindus call for Sanskrit training for tattoo industryIn view of recent controversy surrounding singer-model Rihanna’s misspelled Sanskrit tattoo and surge in celebrity interest in Sanskrit tattoos, Hindus have urged tattoo artists worldwide to undertake basic training in ancient Sanskrit language and culture surrounding it.
British pop sensation Lily Allen urged to visit Hindu templeWelcoming British pop sensation Lily Allen’s recently reported comments that “Hinduism is cool”, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged her to visit a nearby Hindu temple to have first hand experience of Hinduism. Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, has also offered to supply a set of Hindu scriptures to Allen to help her in comprehensive understanding of Hinduism. Hinduism was the oldest and third largest religion of the world with about one billion adherents and rich philosophical thought, Zed said in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, and added that if Allen needed any assistance in her study of Hinduism or Sanskrit, he or other Hindu leaders would be glad to share their knowledge or arrange the appropriate expertise. Rajan Zed stressed that since entertainment industry had worldwide reach, entertainment celebrities should become familiar with at least basics of world religions to understand the feelings of their audiences better. Reacting to the recent adventures of celebrities flirting with Hinduism, Hindu concepts and terminology; Zed said that Hindus welcomed celebrities to immerse in Hinduism but taking it seriously and with respect and not just using it as a fashion statement. Grammy and MTV nominated 23-years old outspoken Lily Rose Beatrice Allen of “Smile” fame, is a well-known singer, songwriter, talk show host, and fashion designer. # Viacom’s 1st-quarter earnings fall 34 percent as ad and entertainment revenues declineNEW YORK — Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter profit fell 34 percent, hurt by falling ad and entertainment revenue. But there are signs things may be easing. Evan Rachel Wood’s twitter horrorWASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Evan Rachel Wood was left baffled when she discovered she had a loyal fanbase on the micro-blogging site Twitter, because she doesn’t even use the site. MTV seeking daily pop culture show, bets on British modelNEW YORK — MTV has been without a show that has defined pop culture since the demise of “Total Request Live” and is betting on a 25-year-old British model who dates a rock star to help fill that void. Spencer Pratt’s 250k dlrs ‘wedding’ gift for Heidi MontagWASHINGTON - Reality TV star Spencer Pratt has bought a cache of stunning Neil Lane jewellery worth 250,000 dollars for Heidi Montag to wear it on their wedding on April 25 in California. Advani claims BJP will emerge as the single largest partyUNNAO/RAMPUR/AHMEDABAD - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate L K Advani has said his party would become the single largest party in the next Parliament. MTV preparing to film nuptials of ‘The Hills’ stars Heidi Montag and Spencer PrattLOS ANGELES — Will they or won’t they — again? ‘Best job in the world’ campaign enters Top 50 PR stunts listMELBOURNE - Tourism Queensland’s ‘best job in the world’ campaign has entered the list of top 50 public relations stunts in the world. Dan Aykroyd vows to bring back Sigourney Weaver for ‘Ghostbusters 3′LONDON - Dan Aykroyd has reportedly vowed to make Sigourney Weaver join the cast reunion for the new Ghostbusters movie, which is slated for a 2011 release. Eminem to front 2009 MTV Movie AwardsNEW YORK - Comeback star Eminem will front the 2009 MTV Movie Awards to be held in California on May 31. Katy Perry denies being ‘best pals’ with RihannaWASHINGTON - Katy Perry has dismissed reports that she and Rihanna are ‘best friends’. Reports suggested that the pair bonded following Rihanna’s alleged bust-up with Chris Brown in February (09), that reportedly left her battered and bruised. Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ voted best album since 1981LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ has been voted the best album since 1981 in a poll by MTV, reports the Mirror online. Nicole Scherzinger too scared to challenge Britney to a dance-offLONDON - Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger insists she’s nothing compared to Britney Spears when it comes to dancing skills. Nicole Scherzinger just can’t match Britney’s dance movesWASHINGTON - American singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that even the thought of dancing with pop diva Britney Spears gives her goosebumps, as she fears she can never match her moves. Ben Affleck vows to treat journalists with more respectWASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Ben Affleck was so enlightened about the media profession while filming his latest movie that he has vowed to treat journalists with more respect. |
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