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Saturday, August 16, 2008

Entertainment News

'Loins of Punjab Presents...' the Bollywood Idol contest in US

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 12:45 AM CDT

Washington, Aug 16 (IANS) Emerging Pictures, the producers of Indian-American comedy 'Loins of Punjab Presents,' have launched a Bollywood Idol contest ahead of the Sep 12 release of the film in New York and a few other US cities.

Angry Potter fans forced to wait for new movie

Posted: 16 Aug 2008 12:07 AM CDT

Los Angeles, Aug 16 (DPA) Fans of boy wizard Harry Potter have reacted angrily to news that Warner Bros was delaying the release of the next episode in the movie series from this November to July 2009.

Talk show queen DeGeneres set to wed girlfriend

Posted: 15 Aug 2008 11:51 PM CDT

Los Angeles, Aug 16 (DPA) Talk show queen Ellen DeGeneres is set to wed her girlfriend, actress Portia De Rossi, Saturday in the highest profile gay wedding since California started authorising same sex marriages in May.

Peek into the backstage of Bachchan's world tour

Posted: 15 Aug 2008 11:51 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Bachchan's Unforgettable Tour extravaganza is no lightweight matter! Around 800 costumes, 10-15 tonnes of luggage and a backstage army of 150 helpers are part of each show that the Bollywood star family is wowing worldwide audiences with.

Home entertainment boom takes world cinema to Indian homes

Posted: 15 Aug 2008 11:39 PM CDT

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Ingmar Bergman, Akira Kurosawa, Francois Truffaut, Federico Fellini - they were exclusive names in the domains of discerning and cerebral moviegoers across India until a few years ago. Not any more.

Elvis fans ignore rain for graveside vigil

Posted: 15 Aug 2008 11:17 PM CDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) _ Mary Lou Martell put it off as long as she could.