Steven Tyler Says Nasty Fall in the Shower Not a Relapse

It’s certainly not the first time Steven Tyler has fallen, but his latest spill in a hotel shower in Paraguay left him looking like boxer Leon Spinks with missing teeth, a cut eye and busted lip.
Naturally, the fall has people wondering if maybe Tyler, who has struggled with substance abuse problems in the past, also fell off the wagon. The Aerosmith frontman, 63, called into the “Today” show this morning to set the record straight, telling Matt Lauer, drinking “is not the issue.”
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTO OF STEVEN TYLER BRUISED FROM HIS FALL.
“Quite frankly, I passed out. I was in the shower, I got nauseous, I started to get sick, I fell on my face,” he said of the Tuesday mishap. “What’s it called when you eat something, Montezuma’s revenge? I took a walk with the Inca’s for 48 hours. I walked in looking like [Mikhail] Baryshnikov and walked out looking like Leon Spinks.”
Tyler’s manager called the American embassy and took the “American Idol” judge to the best hospital in the Paraguay capital, Asuncion.
“It was like one-stop shopping,” Tyler said. “They stitched up my eye, they did a little plastic surgery and they fixed my tooth all in one fell swoop.”
The singer went on stage that next day with sunglasses but soon took them off to applause. He reassured fans that the rest of Aerosmith’s South American tour would continue.
“Short of having my leg taken off, people can expect me to hit the stage no matter what,” he said.
As for still having to answer questions about his substance abuse history, Tyler said, “It’s nothing I don’t understand. It makes me a little upset. But I get that people think that. It’s something that bothers me and it’s something I’ll have to deal with for the rest of my life.”
Then, showing that he hasn’t lost his humor, Tyler proclaimed, “You can’t handle the tooth.


original source:  http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2011/10/steven-tyler-says-nasty-fall-in-the-shower-not-a-relapse/

'Ra.One': Of the Kids, For the Kids, By a Kid!

By Raj Narayan, India Syndicate
 
What would you call a robot that can recharge invertors, double up as a ceiling fan, dance to your music,
crack vulgar jokes with a straight face and above all protect you from a deadly villain? No prizes for guessing... It is Shah Rukh Khan.
One of the most eagerly awaited movies in recent times, both for the sort of monies that producer Shah Rukh spent on it as well as the hype that marketing genius Shah Rukh generated, the movie is all heart and no soul. And the heart that makes it tick is that of Shah Rukh Khan, the father of Aryan and Suhana Khan.
At just over two-and-half hours, the movie is definitely India's answer to the Super Heroes with a heart; something that Hollywood has specialized in for over five decades. However, unlike his western counterparts, G.One (euphemism for Jeevan or Life) turns to heroism only so that he can be his teenaged son's hero.


original source: http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/reviews/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5544971

Is Robin Gibb A Victim of The Bee Gees Curse?

By JACK SWIKER

Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees appeared on British TV this week in an interview that has since raised questions about the musician's health.

Appearing gaunt and frail in the interview, Gibb dodged questions about his well-being, raising concerns about whether or not he is suffering from the same twisted-intestine malady which led to Robin's twin brother Maurice's death. In 2003, Maurice was rushed to a Miami hospital and died within 24 hours.

The other Gibb brother to die tragically was Andy, who became a superstar and sex symbol in his twenties. Andy tragically died at the age of 30, with the official cause of death listed as an "inflammation of the heart."

After a taping of The X Factor this week, Paula Abdul, who previously worked with The Bee Gees, offered her well-wishes to Gibb. "I send my best wishes and hope that he's feeling stronger," Abdul said. "I mean, my heart goes out to him."

original source: http://www.etonline.com/news/115533_Is_Robin_Gibb_Another_Victim_of_The_Bee_Gees_Curse/index.html

'Grimm' premiere ratings surprise, 'Chuck' crushed

by James Hibberd

The final season of NBC’s Chuck and new drama Grimm had to premiere up against Game 7 of the World Series on Friday night. Here’s how they did:
– Chuck‘s fifth season returned to 3.4 million viewers and a 1.0 in the adults 18-49 rating, down to an all-time low. Check out the clip from last night’s premiere where Morgan ironically mocks baseball.
– Grimm, however, opened really well, all things considered. The supernatural drama delivered 6.5 million viewers and a 2.1 in the demo. That’s building 110 percent upon its lead in. Grimm ranked as Friday’s highest-rated non-sports show and, in fact, was the highest-rated non-sports show that’s aired on a Friday since last December. Grimm also built slightly from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This is definitely a promising start for a Friday drama. 

And here’s some food for thought: Grimm had a higher-rated premiere than NBC’s Prime Suspect or Playboy Club — yet arguably had the toughest time period launch of any new fall show.
NBC was aided by CBS going into repeats to avoid the smash-up. Fox postponed Fringe, while releasing this video to appease fans). ABC had reality and news.
Given the situation, Chuck and Grimm deserve to be graded on a curve (ball). And the issue wasn’t”how did NBC do in the ratings” anyway, but whether these shows are going to be able to perform well in the weeks to come if a percentage of viewers miss these launch episodes since they were watching the Big Game. As the new kid on the block, Grimm in particular had a lot on the line. Chuck fans, one suspects, will find the show. For once, DVR is the network’s friend.


original source: http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/10/29/chuck-grimm-premiere-ratings/http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/10/29/chuck-grimm-premiere-ratings/

Brit singer Adele to undergo throat-related surgery

By Michael Martinez, CNN

(CNN) -- British singer Adele is going to have throat-related surgery and is canceling her remaining live appearances for the rest of the year, Columbia Records said Friday.
"She is to undergo surgery to alleviate the current issues with her throat and a full recovery is expected," the record company said in a statement. "As a result, doctors have ordered her to rest her voice and completely recuperate before looking to schedule any work commitments."
Ticket holders will receive a refund from the point of purchase, the record label said.
Earlier this month, the 2011 American Music Awards announced that Adele, 23, lead artists with four nominations -- for favorite pop or rock female artist, favorite pop or rock album (for "21"), favorite adult contemporary artist, and artist of the year.
In July, the soulful singer's "21" was ranked the year's biggest album to date, with over 2.5 million sold since it was released in late February. Also in July, the disc was a consistent best-seller -- it has spent 10 nonconsecutive weeks at Number One and has never ranked lower than Number Three on the albums chart.


original source: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/28/showbiz/adele-throat-surgery/index.html

Robin van Persie opens contract talks with Arsenal

By David Ornstein
BBC Sport at Arsenal's AGM

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told BBC Sport that the club have started negotiations with Robin van Persie over a new contract.

Van Persie, the club's captain, has already scored nine goals in 13 games for Arsenal this season and his current deal runs until July 2013.
Asked directly whether he was in talks with Van Persie, Wenger replied: "Yes.
"He has 18 months to go and I'm confident he'll sign a new deal. I'm always confident."
Van Persie is the only current Arsenal player to have won a trophy while at the club.
The Gunners boss will be keen to hold onto his 28-year-old talisman following the departures of key players Samir Nasri, Cesc Fabregas and Gael Clichy during the summer transfer window.
However, Wenger brought in midfield duo Yossi Benayoun and Mikel Arteta, while defender Per Mertesacker and forward Ju-Young Park were also added to his new-look side.


original source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15479384.stm
 

City blitz silences Wolves

Three goals in the space of four minutes helped Manchester City sweep aside Wolves 5-2 and book their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals.
The hosts took a deserved lead early on at Molineux through Nenad Milijas, but were caught napping towards the end of the first half as Adam Johnson, Samir Nasri and Edin Dzeko all found the target.
An own goal from Dorus de Vries and another from Dzeko had City out of sight after the interval, meaning an effort from Wolves substitute Jamie O'Hara counted for little.
Things had started so well for Mick McCarthy's side, with the home support doing their utmost to get behind their team following a weekend of discontent.
They took the lead with 18 minutes on the clock, with Milijas pouncing to lash home a loose ball following some uncharacteristically sloppy defending by City.
Roberto Mancini's men proved in Sunday's 6-1 demolition of Manchester United that they know the way to goal, though, and responded with a slick three-goal blitz as half-time approached.
First Johnson swept past De Vries on 37 minutes and moments later they were ahead as Nasri was sprung clear and rolled the ball into the bottom corner.
Johnson was causing havoc at this stage and he played a part in City's third, with Dzeko hammering into the roof of the net after De Vries could only block a close-range effort from Luca Scapuzzi back into play.
It was four for the visitors five minutes after the interval as Scapuzzi's bundled effort was hacked clear off the line, but ricocheted back over it off De Vries.
Dzeko then grabbed his second of the game on 64 minutes, with Aleksandar Kolarov awarded acres of space down the left to burst into the box and square for the Bosnian to poke home.
Wolves refused to throw in the towel despite finding themselves four goals down and O'Hara pulled one back a minute later as he fired past Costel Pantilimon with his first touch.

Clinical

City have now scored 45 goals in 15 games this season after producing the same sort of clinical finishing evident in their derby win over United at the weekend.
Wolves showed plenty of spirit but the gulf in class was massive and they will not relish having to face City again at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Stefan Savic became the first player to be booked after seven minutes for body-checking Stephen Hunt after a powerful run to the edge of the City box.
Wolves started confidently and David Edwards headed just over from Hunt's first time centre.
The home supporters appealed in vain for a penalty for handball against Kolarov when replays indicated the ball appeared to strike his arm.
But after 18 minutes Milijas, who scored in both league games with City last season, put Wolves in front.
Sam Vokes made good ground down the left before centring and Milijas was able to turn and fire a left-footed shot into the roof of the net.

Setback

Craddock was booked a minute later for a late challenge on Dzeko.
City tried to respond to their setback and Dzeko threaded the ball through to Abdul Razak, but George Elokobi made a superb tackle as the Ivory Coast player prepared to shoot.
After 37 minutes a clinical finish from Johnson put City on level terms.
Dzeko teed up the England winger on the edge of the box and his left-footed 20-yard drive flew past De Vries into the corner of the net.
Johnson then turned provider for Nasri two minutes later. His superb pass picked out the former Arsenal player and he arrowed a low shot into the corner of the net.
City were now rampant and after 40 minutes Dzeko made it 3-1. De Vries made a fine save to block Scapuzzi's close-range effort from a Nasri centre but Dzeko converted the rebound.
Hunt had a great chance to reduce the arrears after 47 minutes when he got on the end of Elokobi's ball back into the box, but failed to make a clean contact on his shot.
City were soon back on the offensive and an own goal from De Vries made it 4-1 after 50 minutes.

Blocked

Kolarov found himself in plenty of space on the left before crossing into the path of Nasri. The Frenchman's initial shot was blocked by De Vries but then the follow-up effort from Scapuzzi rebounded off him over the line.
City looked like scoring every time they ventured forward and De Vries made a point-blank save to deny Dzeko.
Hunt was booked for a foul on Nigel de Jong before Dzeko struck again after 64 minutes with a simple tap-in.
Wolves pulled one back within a minute via the first touch of substitute O'Hara, who turned home a Ward centre.
Dzeko had the chance to complete his hat-trick but his shot was blocked by Craddock.
But Wolves showed plenty of spirit and O'Hara was only just too high with a 20-yard drive.
Then Pantilimon saved Ward's drive at the second attempt and beat away an O'Hara piledriver.


original source: http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3456858,00.html

Harold Pinter sketch rediscovered after half a century

A short sketch written by playwright Harold Pinter more than 50 years ago has been found in archives at the British Library.

The piece, which is a dialogue about umbrellas between two unnamed sunbathing gentlemen, was part of a revue at Nottingham Playhouse in 1960.
Pinter's widow Lady Antonia Fraser told The Guardian she had been "completely unaware" it existed.
The British Library acquired Pinter's papers a year before his death in 2008.
But Umbrellas was uncovered by researchers delving into the Lord Chamberlain's collection. The 10-minute piece featured in a show called You, Me and The Gatepost.
Before 1968, copies of every work intended for performance had to be submitted to the state office for licensing and were retained in its archives.
The show was given the green light without any cuts and considered to be an "excellent entertainment".
Lady Antonia called the sketch - which has been reproduced in full in The Guardian - "fun" and said that her family had been acting out the sketch, in which the two protagonists are simply called 'A' and 'B'.

"I want to act B, which is the better part, but so far I've only managed to act A.

"We're really waiting for some really good actors to do it," she added.
Jamie Andrews, head of English and Drama at the British Library, said the sketch offered "an exciting and important opportunity for all lovers and scholars of Pinter to study a piece of writing that even the writer himself had not retained".
The piece is punctuated by a series of pauses, which are considered to be a hallmark of Pinter's work.
At the time of The Umbrella's performance, Pinter, then aged 29, was enjoying success with a West End production of his play The Caretaker.
The sketch's rediscovery coincides with the opening of the newly-rededicated Harold Pinter Theatre in London.
Actress Thandie Newton is making her West End debut in Death and The Maiden, the first production in the renamed Comedy Theatre.
Pinter, whose other stage plays include The Birthday Party and The Homecoming, was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 2005.


original source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15443095

Jennifer Aniston Blasts Baby Rumors

Jennifer Aniston is setting the record straight about marriage and pregnancy rumors that have swirled since she went public with her romance with beau Justin Theroux.

At a news conference to promote her directorial TV project Five, the 42-year-old Aniston told Britain's Hello! magazine the pregnancy rumors might have been sparked because she recently gained some weight after quitting smoking.

"Rumor number one: I am not planning to get married any time soon," the Horrible Bosses star told Hello!. "This ring that I'm wearing is not an engagement ring." She continued: "I've been married once and I don't know if I'll get married again, but I can tell you that as of this very moment, as of today, I have no plan to get married."

"And rumor number two, no, we're not pregnant," she told the magazine. "It's just I quit smoking, so I've gained a couple of pounds."


original source: http://www.etonline.com/news/115408_Jennifer_Aniston_Blasts_Baby_Rumors/index.html

'Harry Potter' films disappearing from stores soon after Dec. 29!

by Jeff Labrecque

Harry Potter said his last goodbye this summer, with the release of the franchise’s final chapter, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2, and Warner Bros. seems determined to prove they really meant it. As of Dec. 29, no more Harry Potter theatrical film titles (including Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection) will be shipped to stores, initiating a profitable home entertainment model not unlike the one at Disney, which periodically re-releases its classics for home purchase. (Warner Bros.’ moratorium on Potter will not include digital — Electronic Sell-Through and VOD — or games.)
Since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released in 2001, the Harry Potter franchise has grossed more than $12.1 billion for Warner Bros. Entertainment — $5.1 billion of which came from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It’s fair to say that figure will grow even larger this holiday season, as children and young adults who grew up with the books and movies feel the pressure to snap up the Complete 8-Film Collection — at around $60 — while they still can.


original source: http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/10/24/harry-potter-films-disappearing-from-stores-dec-29/

Madonna's older brother says he's homeless

One of Madonna's brothers has been homeless for a year and a half and currently lives under a bridge in Traverse City, Michigan, he says in a new interview.
"My family turned their back on me, basically, when I was having a hard time," Anthony Ciccone tells the Michigan Messenger, a citizen journalist site. "You think I haven't answered this kind of question a bazillion times -- why my sister is a multibazillionarie, and I'm homeless on the street?"
He adds: "Never say never. This could happen to anybody."
Ciccone, 55, says he's been on the street since losing a job at his father's vineyard and winery in Suttons Bay, Michigan. He also says he got frostbite on his feet last winter while sleeping outside in the bitter Michigan cold.

Madonna's brother: I'm homeless

"You have no idea how gruesome it is," he says. "You get nerve damage. That's the milder stage. In the severe stage you have tissue damage, that is when you lose parts of your body ... A friend of mine lost all ten toes. Several have died of hypothermia."
Most of the story focuses on how Traverse City is better than most at caring for the homeless. "This is a unique system with the churches here," Ciccone says. "You won't find this in too many places."
Madonna, 53, has not commented on the story. In 2008, her younger brother Chris released a tell-all book called Life with My Sister Madonna.


original source: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/24/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/madonna-brother-homeless-ppl/index.html

Jennifer Lopez Shows Emotion on Stage

October 23, 2011
Singer Jennifer Lopez broke down in tears while performing onstage in Connecticut. 

 "I'm going to sing you the last song I wrote about love," Lopez, who recently split from husband Marc Anthony, told the audience at the Mohegan Sun's 15th anniversary celebration on Saturday night after singing an acoustic rendition of her hit "If You Had My Love." "A lot has changed since then."
The "American Idol" judge, 42, then launched into "Until It Beats No More," while dancers re-enacted scenes from Lopez's life. A Lopez lookalike danced with guys who looked a lot like her exes Diddy, Cris Judd, Ben Affleck - and finally Marc Anthony.
After the song, Lopez told the sold-out crowd, "I took a trip down memory lane" - and then started to cry as the crowd gave her a standing ovation.
The mother then then held up a photo of her twins Max and Emme, 3½, and said, "There's love - and then there's love."


original source: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/10/jennifer_lopez_shows_emotions_on_stage.php

'Intense Fighting' and Verbal Abuse? The Ashton and Demi Saga, Now With Video Rant

By Kat Giantis

Is someone trying to swing the sympathy vote away from Demi Moore?

The actress, 48, whose gaunt appearance on the red carpet earlier this week raised concerns about how she's handling husband Ashton Kutcher's alleged unprotected two-timing with a 22-year-old blonde, now stands accused of her own share of bad behavior during their six-year marriage.

"They both like to party, but Demi can get verbally abusive," a source maintains to People magazine. "Her insecurities about him come out at night."

According to the insider, "intense fighting" was not an infrequent occurrence.

Perhaps that's why the under-pressure pair reportedly underwent a four-hour counseling session at the Los Angeles Kabbalah Center last week.

A Demi confidant adds to the mag that her three daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, are "upset about the situation," which one source predicts will "absolutely" end in divorce.

Concludes the first spy, "Too much has happened between them."

Meanwhile, Kutcher has taken a page from his "Two and a Half Men" predecessor Charlie Sheen by expressing his innermost thoughts on video.

In a "brief commentary" titled "Social Trust" (the rambling vid clocks in at nearly four minutes -- and seems longer with all his added "uhhhhhs"), he weighs in on the state of honesty, truth and integrity in the media.

"We are our own editors, we are our own publishers and we are our own printers," the scruffy, trucker-hatted actor philosophizes in between discussing the history of literature. "Therefore, people can bastardize the truth in any way, shape or form that they want and spread that around the world. A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can leave someone's lips."

Considering that the lips of Kutcher, Moore and their respective reps have remained sealed amid the avalanche of rumors surrounding their marriage and his extramarital hot tub partying, we're not quite sure where he's going with this, but moving on ...

"I was thinking that we really have to take it upon ourselves to instill a level of honesty … in the works in the media that we create and share with one another," he says, "and be certain that we are doing our own diligence that what we are saying is for the benefit of another."

In that case, we'd like to share, for the benefit of our readers, that Ashton isn't wearing his wedding ring in the video, despite sporting it in the immediate aftermath of the affair allegations.

original source: http://wonderwall.msn.com/movies/gossip-intense-fighting-and-verbal-abuse-the-ashton-and-demi-saga-now-with-video-rant-1648789.story

Kim and Kris Dispel Split Rumors with Sweet Tweets

It seems that from the moment Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries tied the knot, someone’s said they’re on the brink of divorce.
The latest tabloid reports claim Kardashian, who turns 31 today, has hired a divorce lawyer and Humphries has contacted an ex-girlfriend. Also, he didn’t wear his wedding ring while moving boxes out of her temporary NYC pad. A rep for Humphries declined to comment on the reports; Kardashian’s rep did not immediately respond to ABCNews.com’s request for comment.
Judging from their recent appearances, everything appears to be coming up roses in Kim and Kris’ kingdom. They held hands and flashed their wedding rings following dinner at New York’s STK restaurant Wednesday night. An insider told ABCNews.com that the couple was “all smiles and very friendly with the staff.”

A few days earlier, on Oct. 18, Kardashian complimented her husband on Twitter, linking to a photo of them backstage at Jay Leno’s show. She also praised him for doing “an amazing job” on Leno and Ellen DeGeneres’ shows.

Humphries has been corresponding with Kardashian and her family on Twitter. He’s showing a sense of humor too: On Oct. 19, in response to a follower who said she’s naming her friend’s fish “kimmy & humph,” Humphries replied, “Just make sure they don’t die right away.”

original source:  http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2011/10/kim-and-kris-dispel-marriage-rumors-with-romantic-tweets/

Four teens killed after crash in Grande Prairie, Alta.

By Brent Wittmeier, Postmedia News 
October 22, 2011

EDMONTON — Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in a Saturday morning collision south of Grande Prairie, Alta., that killed four teens and critically injured a 15-year-old, all of whom may have played for the same high school football team.
Police were called at 12:06 a.m. after a pickup truck driven by a 21-year-old man collided with a car carrying five male teens, said RCMP Cpl. Carol McKinley.
The teens, all students at Grande Prairie Composite high school, were driving on Highway 668, an industrial road, about two kilometres east of Highway 40 when the vehicles collided.
Two of the teens killed were 15 years old, and the other two were 16. A 15-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries, and is currently in an Edmonton area hospital.
Family members identified one of the dead as Vincent Stover, 16. The Grade 11 student joined his first football team when he was seven years old, said his grandmother Sheila Wilson.
“He was the littlest guy on the team, but he loved it anyways,” Wilson said.
This summer, Stover was helping a local carpenter to save up money for a trip to San Diego with the Warriors, Grande Prairie Composite’s football team.
From what Wilson understands, Stover and some of his friends from the football team were on their way home from a party when their car was struck by the pickup truck.
Grande Prairie Mayor Bill Given, who was born and raised in the city, said he cannot recall another time when one crash claimed so many young lives at once.
“It’s obviously a tragic loss. I think the community right now is still in a little bit of shock. Grande Prairie isn’t a small town, but we do have a very close-knit community,” Given said.
Grande Prairie Composite High School is one of two high schools in Grande Prairie, and the only public secondary school in the city.
“It will affect a significant amount of the school-age kids in the community,” Given said.
The driver of the pickup truck, also from Grande Prairie, fled the scene but was arrested a short time later. He remains in custody and charges are pending.
The investigation is ongoing, with speed and alcohol being investigated as contributing factors.
William Vavrek, a photographer in Grande Prairie, arrived at the scene about 20 minutes after the accident was reported.
“There was a crushed car, there was two engine trucks and a dozen firefighters taking people out of the vehicle,” said Vavrek. “There was actually a bunch of teenagers on the side of the road.”
Vavrek said the car was in the south ditch of the road. RCMP took the memory card from Vavrek’s camera, he said.
The deadly accident comes less than a week after four teens from a small town in southern Alberta were killed in a single-vehicle rollover. Before dawn last Sunday, paramedics and police found a car upside down and partially submerged in a creek east of Magrath, 32 kilometres south of Lethbridge. The victims of that accident were two 16-year-old boys and two 14-year-old girls.
In that accident, initial investigations pointed to speed and inexperience, not alcohol.


original source: http://www.canada.com/news/Four+teens+killed+after+crash+Grande+Prairie+Alta/5592699/story.html

Ashton Kutcher's strange recent tweets: What does it all mean?!

by Aly Semigran

When talk of a possible Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore split sparked a few weeks ago, the couple’s silent Twitter accounts only fueled the rumor mill flame.
Since then, people have been buzzing about what they are posting on the social networking site. And since neither party has tweeted anything along the lines of, say, “It’s over! I’m free! So long, famous significant other!”, followers have been chomping at the bit to find anything that resembles a clue about the status of their relationship. Because, what else is there to do? Get a hobby? Psh.
After Kutcher’s alleged mistress gave her story to US Weekly, the Two and a Half Men star posted what some are calling “cryptic” tweets. In one, Kutcher linked to a picture of “Ctrl” and “Esc” cufflinks from his page, which lead me to believe that the actor is simply a total nerd who likes a good set of cufflinks. Nothing really scintillating about that. But, then again, Kutcher (who just so happened to wish Moore well on her directing effort for the Lifetime short film anthology Five) also wrote in the tweet, “If we are not looking for one we are looking for the other Ctrl Esc.” Sooooo… maybe he lost one of those cool cufflinks? Details developing!

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In addition to posting a picture of someone with a screaming mouth doodled over their hand, it’s Kutcher’s Twitter background that also has people asking questions. A picture of a numberless-clock with hands that point to “Anxiety” and “Fear” can only mean one thing, PopWatchers: At any given time of day… you’ll be able to find a re-run of That ’70s Show on television. Seriously, that thing is quickly becoming like the Law & Order of sitcoms.
Phew, glad we cracked that code! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to get back to figuring out one of Twitter newbie Samuel L. Jackson‘s latest posts which reads, “Yo- check me and the Avengers fam in our dope new trailer.” I could be wrong, but I think he wants us to watch this.

original source: http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/10/12/ashton-kutchers-tweets/

Kirstie Alley's European Mystery Man Revealed!

Mystery solved!

A slimmed-down Kirstie Alley has been teasing fans on Twitter about her European travels with a "mystery man" – but is he a new love interest?

In fact, her travel companion is her dance partner, Serge Onik, a former So You Think You Can Dance contestant and student of Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Alley, 60, last season's Dancing with the Stars runner-up, has been leisurely dancing her way across Europe with him. (Chmerkovskiy was Alley's professional partner on show.)

"Mystery man And I slink out of Paris today 2 covertly take Rome by storm...stay tuned..Cougar Maximus,or just friends ? I luv my silly life!" the actress Tweeted on Thursday, after being spotted the day before at the Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, where they visited Jim Morrison's grave.

RELATED: Kirstie Alley Is Looking for Love, Not Sex

Onik replied on Twitter: "@kirstiealley mystery man loves u one more show left on this crazy ass road show."

It may just be a professional relationship, but it's not as if Alley isn't looking for Mr. Right.

"For me, it's all about love," she told PEOPLE recently. "I wasn't looking for the right thing before. ? I want someone who has my back."

• Reporting by PETER MIKELBANK


original source: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20538516,00.html?cnn=yes

Taylor Armstrong Denies Dating "Anyone from Anywhere," Says She Is Still Trying to Heal

Today 9:26 AM PDT by Marianne Garvey

Don't let her fancy night out on the town with a fellow reality star fool you—Taylor Armstrong is still a grieving widow and in mourning over the suicide of her ex-husband Russell Armstrong.
It appeared she'd rebounded with Most Eligible Dallas star Matt Nordgren after he welcomed her to Dallas by taking her as his date to the Cattle Baron's Ball. But now the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is setting the record straight—on Twitter, of course.





ORIGINAL SOURCE: http://www.eonline.com/

Lisa Hannigan set for Irish tour

Lisa Hannigan has announced the dates for an Irish tour. in support of her new album Passenger. The Kells songstress will play Vicar Street on Thursday December 22nd.
Hannigan's second solo album has debuted at number one in the Irish charts. Lisa is currently on tour in North America and appeared on The Jay Leno Show performing her current single, 'Knots'.
Read our review of Passenger here and our interview with Lisa here.
Tickets for Hannigan's Vicar Street show go on sale on Monday 17th October and will set you back €25.
The full Irish tour dates are as follows:
9th December – The Savoy , Cork €22.50 plus booking fee
10th and 11th December – The Roisin Dubh, Galway €22/€20 plus booking fee
13th December – Mandela Hall, Belfast € 22 plus booking fee
16th December – An Ghrianan, Donegal € 22 plus booking fee
18th December- Dolans, Limerick € 22 plus booking fee
20th December – The Button Factory, Dublin €25 plus booking fee
22nd December – Vicar Street, Dublin €25 plus booking fee
23rd December – Whelans, Dublin €25 plus booking fee

original source: http://entertainment.ie/music/news/Lisa-Hannigan-set-for-Irish-tour/88065.htm

Emma Watson starts classes at Oxford

LONDON: Actress Emma Watson has started her classes at Britain's Oxford University.

The 21-year-old, best known for playing witch Hermione Granger in the " Harry Potter" franchise, is a student at Rhode Island's Brown University but has transferred to Oxford's Worcester College for a year "abroad".

In a post on her official blog published Sunday, Watson told fans that she will be out of the spotlight for a while as she continues her English literature classes.

"You might not hear from me for a while because I will be really busy studying but I wanted to just say hi and bye... Love Emma xx," Watson posted on her blog.


original source: http://www.thenews.com.pk/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=24961&title=Emma-Watson-starts-classes-at-Oxford

Anne Hathaway reunites with Hugh Jackman for 'Les Miserables'

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Anne Hathaway, Casting, Hugh Jackman, Movie Casting, Musical

 

After months of speculation, Anne Hathaway has officially joined Tom Hooper’s adaptation of the musical, Les Miserables. Her spokesperson confirms a Deadline report that she’ll play Fantine, the tragically abused mother of young Cosette. Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe have already been cast as the noble Jean Valjean and the heartless Inspector Javert, respectively. Hathaway has demonstrated her vocal talents at Academy Awards ceremonies, once even performing a duet onstage with Jackman when he hosted.
William Nicholson, who co-wrote Gladiator, is writing the script, with the film being targeted for a Dec. 7, 2012 release.
  

 

original source: http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/10/18/anne-hathaway-les-miserables-fantine/

Long Hair Short Hairstyle for Men

Although hair cutting and styling emerged as a practical necessity these days hair styling symbolizes fashion and personal grooming. Hairstyling has become a major industry with products, salons, magazines and advertising. It is a major part of a person’s life. Hairstyling and dressing includes the length, trimming, various styles of cutting and much more. There is a number of different long hair short hairstyle for men.
Short Hair Style for Men
Short hair on men requires exceptional grooming since the face is more noticeable. The features are more visible with shorter hair. Short haircuts have always been convenient and are ideal for all fields of life from businessmen to models. Short hair represents a respectable and smart appearance. Compared to long hair short hairstyle for men are easier to groom and maintain. Depending upon the local barbershop or a costly salon the style of the cut may vary. Hair can be either straight wavy or curly by nature and there are products that can change between the textures to suit the needs of the person.
At times medium or long hair can be cut in ways to present a clean and neat look. A long hair cut and trimmed so that practicality and a presentable look are maintained is an ideal fashion statement. There are numerous hair stylists that can cut and trim a long hair short hairstyle for men by designing appropriately. Apart from the professional and neat looking short hair style there are many other styles that are used by rock stars and such like spike cuts, dyed hair or colorful Mohawk style.
Even short haircuts have a variety of different styles such as crew cut, military haircut, Caesar cut or perhaps celebrity haircuts such as Will Smith’s cut, Tom Cruise’s cut in Valkyrie or the ever popular Elvis Presley style with side burns. Hair styling is much like art and there are many different styles and more and more emerge each day. Many salons offer expert advice on how to cut and maintain long hair short hair style for men depending upon the quality and type of hair.
Hair Styling with Products and Tools
There are many products available in the markets that aid the stylists in hair dressing and changing the appearance of the person. Sometimes men are very conscious about their hair and often use oils, serums, creams, conditioners and leave in conditioners to keep their hair soft. To maintain a style gels, lotions, mousse or hair sprays are used to stiffen the hair for the time being. Hair rollers, irons and dryers are used to straighten or curl up the hair. There are numerous different ways to cut, trim and present long hair short hairstyle for men according to their liking.


original source: http://www.entertainmentpk.com/long-hair-short-hairstyle-for-men.html

SRK goes all out to make 'Ra.One' a cracker of a Diwali release

The makers of 'Ra.One' are on a marketing blitzkrieg, innovatively promoting their upcoming film on all possible platforms besides collaborating with over 25 brands, popularising its superhero characters while pushing for its merchandise on a vast scale to grab eyeballs and recover the huge investment ahead of its release on Diwali. Considering that Shah Rukh Khan has ventured into an unfamiliar genre of super hero flicks, which has not received much appreciation from Indian public, the superstar is going all out to create awareness and interest in the genre.
Shah Rukh kicked off the promotions of 'Ra.One' by releasing the first look of the film on Twitter in January this year, this was followed by ten second trailer of the film during World Cup match in the month of March.
The first theatrical trailer of 'Ra.One' was released three months later during a five city tour and a 3600 ft long fan mail was collected with messages from audiences.
In early September, SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment launched viral marketing campaign for promoting the film more effectively in the online arena.
“Overall marketing idea is of Shahrukh. Considering the movie is first of its kind being made in India, extraordinary promotions were required. The idea is to create buzz about the movie,” Shailja Gupta, Digital & Merchandising head of Red Chillies, told PTI.
An official customised 'Ra.One' channel was launched on YouTube, a first for an Indian film, where audiences can see theatrical promos, songs, events, uncut footage, videos of 'Ra.One' premiere and red carpet events.
Western Union, a leader in global payment services to launch a global campaign, joined hands with Red Chillies for international promotions. Through this, Shahrukh is looking to target Indian families settled abroad. The makers have collaborated with Formula One races, as a part of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix.
SRK launched the digital avatar of G.One, a character that he plays in his much-awaited film 'Ra.One'. He roped in UTV Indiagames to design a social game based on the film, which serves the dual purpose of marketing and entertaining in digital space.
UTV Indiagames also developed digital comics based on the film's characters. Written by Shahrukh, the comic has weekly episodes and serves as prequel to events in the movie.
Also, an official G.One store has been launched on the film's official website, where people could buy merchandises from the film.
The 45-year-old actor collaborated with several brands like Nokia, Godrej Consumer Products, Coca-Cola, Cinthol, Gitanjali Group, Horlicks, McDonalds and others to promote the film and its merchandise.
“On digital front, we have tied up with You Tube, UTV Indiagames, Sony playstation and others. Besides promoting on digital platform, we have tied up with several brands some of it are new and some with which Shah Rukh is already associated,” Gupta said.
“Also, we have entered into stationary area with 'Back to School' theme where we have items like pencil, toy laptop, compass box, etc. We have tied up with international partners in places like Germany, Italy, US,” she said.
Co-producers and distributors, Eros International has recovered money through in-film branding, media endorsements, music and satellite rights. The film has subsidised through brand ties-up with over 25 brands worth over Rs 52 crore.
“Every movie has its own size so accordingly branding is done. Today marketing has become an important crux of film making business. One has to pull audiences to theatres, and needs to indulge in innovative marketing,” Eros International, CFO Kamal Jain, said.
“It is an intelligent recovery move. Since investment is huge there is nothing wrong in recovering the money through effective marketing and distribution. In order to have a wider release of the movie marketing has to be effective. It is a five day weekend, the movie is getting released in over 3,000 screens in India and over 500 screens worldwide,” he said.
From appearing on TV shows to collaborating with brands and using other marketing tools to promote his movie, Shah Rukh however, refuses to be labelled as a marketing guru.
“These terms are all nonsensical. I think every actor talks about his films in some or the other way and like them I also do things when my film is about to release. I feel I am no marketing guru,” Shah Rukh had told reporters.
“But I do feel in order to reach out to more people one needs to be innovative so that more and more people can be made aware about your film,” he felt.
Trade Analyst Komal Nahta said, “I would call this clever marketing. It is a smart move to recover money much before the release. It is business like approach. I don't think he is going overboard with promotions. Since this movie has a huge budget, marketing plays a vital role. It has to be done on a vast scale.”
“It is essential for 'Ra.One' to pull up top line margins. The film stands out on Indian core like it has good songs, humour, family drama and etc,” he said.
'Ra.One' is a science-fiction film, starring Shah Rukh, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in lead roles, is all set to release on October 26.


original source: http://www.screenindia.com/news/srk-goes-all-out-to-make-ra.one-a-cracker-of-a-diwali-release/861534/

Rumors about Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher’s wedding

Their wedding was thought to be on astounds after being been beat by cheating allegations.
However, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore come into view to be aggressive towards their correlation, with both marked out yesterday exhausting their wedding rings. Demi, 48, was dappled striking into a gathering in West Hollywood, hiding her face from the rain, as well as the cameras.

In accordance with a report in yesterday’s Grazia magazine, the worried actress has mislaid so much weight as the cheating allegations take their role that she is ‘hanging around the 7st mark.’
As she got into her car, the Ghost star’s left hand could be seen, enlightening that she has sustained to wear her wedding ring the whole time the scandal.
The same, her husband was imaged incoming at his Hollywood studio for work looking nervous as well as depressed. As he arrived at fiddle with his hat, the 33-year-old as well exposed he was wearisome a wedding band. The couple were seen leaving a Kabbalah centre jointly last week, both wearing their rings then too.
Their wedding was shocked by the rumours of the Two and a Half Men star’s unfaithfulness late last month, simply ended not as good as by pictures of the supposed night of his fling, which were available in Star magazine this week. The pictures demonstrate Ashton celebrations in the company of a group of young blonde women the night earlier than his sixth wedding anniversary. In the photographs, the actor is seen mingling with the San Diego party girls in his penthouse hotel suite on the night he is blamed of having a hurl with the student Sara Leal.
The women were attracted back to the “Two and a Half Men” star’s room at the ‘Hard Rock Hotel’ approximately 3am after being initiated to the actor by advocates at Flux nightclub previous in the evening

original source: http://www.entertainmentpk.com/rumors-about-demi-moore-and-ashton-kutchers-wedding.html

Rodgers rules out N.Ireland job

Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers has ruled himself out of the running for the Northern Ireland manager's job.

Nigel Worthington took charge of his final match on Tuesday as Northern Ireland lost 3-0 to Italy in Pescara.
Rodgers has been mentioned as a possible contender for the job because of his roots.
The 38-year-old admits he would love the opportunity to manage his homeland, but he insists he has no plans to quit club management for the time being.

Interest

"Managing Northern Ireland is something I want to do at some point in my career for sure," Rodgers told the South Wales Evening Post.
"It's my country. It's where I'm from, it's where I grew up and it's a country that I love.
"But hopefully that chance will come towards the end of my career, and I hope that won't be for many years yet. I have got too much energy to be an international manager at the moment. Right now it's not something for me."
Rodgers admits former Celtic and Aston Villa chief Martin O'Neill would be an ideal choice to lead the country.
"There are a number of candidates who could fit the bill, like Martin O'Neill, although he may want to stay in club management," added Rodgers.
"I have a keen interest in the development of the country and I'm sure there will be a number of possible managers who will fit the bill."

original source: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11731_7237131,00.html

China's WCup hopes hit after loss to Iraq

CHINA'S hopes of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil took a beating last night following a crucial 0-1 loss to Iraq in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, last night.

Younis Mahmoud scored in the 45th minute to lead 10-man Iraq to the valuable away win that gives the Middle Eastern nation six points in Group A, three points behind leader Jordan. China has just three points. With three games remaining, China must now beat Iraq in the back-to-back away game on November 11

Led by veteran captain Li Weifeng, China came out attacking in the first half, with two excellent chances in the 32nd minute. Iraq seized its chance on the counterattack, with Mahmoud passing to Mustafa Kareem before sprinting into the box to make the sliding shot.

China's chances improved with the sending off of Basem Abbas for a second yellow card in the 64th, but it failed to convert its opportunities.

Earlier, Jordan blanked Singapore 3-0 to keep the host bottom of Group A with zero points.

In Seoul, Arsenal striker Park Chu-young scored his seventh goal in four games for South Korea as the host defeated the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in a Group B qualifier.

The Koreans have seven points from three games, while the UAE has lost three straight.

In Osaka, Japan took its recent frustrations out on hapless Tajikistan by thrashing the ex-Soviet republic 8-0 to seize top spot in Group C.

Japan had struggled in its first two qualifiers, scraping past North Korea 1-0 at home after an injury-time goal and escaping with a lucky 1-1 draw in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan beat North Korea 1-0 in Pyongyang earlier to keep pace with Japan on seven points.

In Group D, midfielder Brett Holman scored in the 8th minute to set Australia on the way to a 3-0 win over underdog Oman in Sydney that leaves the Socceroos in a strong position to advance to the fourth round of Asian qualifying.

Josh Kennedy scored Australia's second goal in the 65th and Mile Jedinak completed the scoring with five minutes left.

The win gives Australia maximum points from its first three matches and a five-point lead over second-place Thailand, which played a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia in Bangkok. The Socceroos play their next match in Muscat, Oman, on November 11.

The first- and second-place teams in each of the five qualifying groups qualify for the fourth round.


original source: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/list.asp?id=6&type=Sport&gclid=CL288ZWg46sCFYUKfAodLVMlQw

Master & Art

Master & Art

New NZ captain Taylor plans to 'lead from the front'

Mon, Oct 10, 2011 12:18 PM

Ross Taylor, who has returned from an "awesome" break, has said he plans to 'score runs and lead from the front' as New Zealand captain.

In June, Taylor was named New Zealand's 27th test captain, succeeding Daniel Vettori. Then came his wedding to long-time partner Victoria.

For the first time since his New Zealand debut in 2006, he went cold turkey on cricket for a month.

"It was strange to have a break, but it was awesome. I haven't had that since I've been a professional cricketer so I made the most of it, after seeing the schedule for the next two and a half years. It's pretty full on," Stuff.co.nz quoted Taylor, as saying.

Now it is back to work, but the firsts will continue: Taylor's first tour of Zimbabwe, and first as skipper in all formats.

"First and foremost is to score runs and lead from the front, and get to know the players a bit better and what makes them tick. And seeing how they go under pressure," the new skipper said.

"We are a talented bunch but that only gets you so far. If we show a bit of fight when things aren't going so well I'm sure that will go a long way," Taylor stated.

"At the World Cup we played with a lot of passion and that seemed to bring the best out of most of the team," he added.

original source: http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net/newsdetails.php?newsId=17360_1318220280

Gayle absence haunts West Indies' Bangladesh tour

Monday, October 10, 2011
 
Dhaka: The glaring absence of Chris Gayle stood out as the West Indies prepared to open their Bangladesh tour with a Twenty20 international in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Gayle, 32, has played 91 Tests, 228 one-dayers and 20 Twenty20 matches for the West Indies and has two triple-centuries in Test cricket to his name. © AFP

The explosive left-hander was omitted for the tour, which also includes three one-dayers and two Tests, following a breakdown in his relationship with the West Indies Cricket Board following the World Cup earlier this year.
As his compatriots warmed up in Bangladesh, Gayle emerged as the second highest scorer in the Twenty20 Champions League in India with 257 runs in six matches for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Gayle, 32, has played 91 Tests, 228 one-dayers and 20 Twenty20 matches for the West Indies and has two triple-centuries in Test cricket to his name.
But coach Ottis Gibson played down the absence of both the star batsman and leading all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, preferring to bank on his young players to deliver in Bangladesh.










original source: http://www.cricketnirvana.com/news/international/2011/October/news-20111010-130.html

Lee forced out of South Africa series

Fast bowler Brett Lee has been ruled out of the limited-overs matches against South Africa after being diagnosed with appendicitis.
Lee was due to play in the two Twenty20 internationals and three one-day internationals against the Proteas but was withdrawn early from Monday's fielding practice.
"Brett complained of some abdominal pain after arriving in Cape Town on Sunday," Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said in a media release on Monday afternoon.
"After consulting specialists and having the relevant investigations he has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will be having surgery in Cape Town later today.
"He will obviously be ruled out of the Twenty20 and ODI series in South Africa and is likely to return to cricket in six to eight weeks.
Cricket Australia said they would would make an announcement regarding Lee's replacement in due course.

Original source: http://www.cricket365.com/australia/story/7234402/Lee-forced-out-of-South-Africa-series

Spot-fixing trial: 'Aus players biggest culprits'

Posted on Oct 10, 2011 at 11:28pm IST

London: A sports agent accused of taking bribes to fix matches said Australian cricketers were "the biggest" culprits and that some of Pakistan's best-known former players were involved in betting scams, a London court heard on Monday.
Agent Mazhar Majeed, 36, told an undercover journalist match-fixing had been going on "for centuries" and named celebrated former Pakistan fast-bowlers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis as alleged participants, the court heard.
Butt and Asif, who are standing trial, deny conspiracy to cheat and conspiracy to accept corrupt payments. The jury at Southwark Crown Court was played covert recordings of meetings between the agent and former News of the World journalist Mazher Mahmood, who was posing as a rich Indian businessman organising a proposed cricket tournament in the United Arab Emirates.
Majeed met Mahmood at a west London restaurant on August 18 last year - the first day of Pakistan's Oval Test against England - and, after the meal, discussed match-fixing in the undercover reporter's car, the court was told.
"It's been happening for centuries. It's been happening for years. Wasim, Waqar, Ijaz Ahmed, Moin Khan - they all did it," Majeed said.
"ABSOLUTE MILLIONS"
Majeed alleged that Australian players would fix "brackets", a set period of a match on which punters bet, such as on how many runs would be scored, the Press Association reported.
"The Australians, they are the biggest. They have 10 brackets a game," he said in the tape played to the court.
Majeed told the reporter he had been "doing this with the Pakistani team now for about two-and-a-half years, and we've made masses and masses of money. You can make absolute millions."
The agent said his players did not often fix the outcomes of matches. However he told Mahmood it would cost between 50,000 pounds ($78,000) and 80,000 pounds for information about a bracket, 400,000 pounds to fix the result of a Twenty20 game, 450,000 pounds for a one-day international and one million pounds to rig the outcome of a Test match.
Majeed said it was the Pakistan cricketers who asked him to get involved in match-fixing, the court heard. He also boasted that he knew Hollywood film star Brad Pitt and former world number one tennis player Roger Federer "very well" and could arrange for them to promote the UAE tournament.
He told the journalist he managed 10 Pakistan cricketers, as well as "a couple of Indian players", Australian fast bowler Nathan Bracken and West Indian all-rounder Chris Gayle.
The undercover reporter indirectly referred to match-fixing at the end of the meeting, saying two or three players were needed "on the betting side". The agent replied: "There's more than two or three, believe me, it's already set, it's already there." The trial continues.

Original source: http://cricketnext.in.com/news/spotfixing-trial-aus-players-biggest-culprits/60735-13.html

Ganguly still ready to represent Bengal

Kolkata: Former Indian Cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is keen to play the four-day and 50-over Ranji Trophy matches for home side Bengal.
"I am available to play for Bengal in the four-day and 50-over (Ranji) matches. However, I will not be available for the T20 ties," Ganguly told reporters on Monday.
The flamboyant batsman keeps himself fit and undergoes practice sessions at the Eden Garden when he is in the city.
Ganguly, as a chairman of the Cricket Development Committee of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), attended its first meeting at the club house.
Ways and means to develop the game in Bengal was discussed in the meeting, he added.
The CAB on August 24 retained their star-studded cricket development committee led by Ganguly though it met only twice in previous two seasons with little success.
Ganguly continued to be the chairman of the committee that also stars yesteryears cricketers Arun Lal, Ashok Malhotra and Pranab Roy.

original source: http://cricketnext.in.com/news/ganguly-still-ready-to-represent-bengal/60734-13.html

Kohli and Warner prove T20's got class

The two have shown the format is no longer a hit-and-giggle fest. We can look forward to seeing them face each other in longer versions of the game

Ian Chappell

October 9, 2011

This year's Champions League has been by far the best of the three played. It has not only enhanced the reputation of the tournament but also of Twenty20 in general and that of a couple of talented young batsmen. Any game where one player scores a century and another produces a five-wicket haul and they end up on the losing side has to be chock full of cricketing skills and extremely competitive. In the end it's the quality of the contest that decides the future of a game.

The knockout game between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and South Australia had everything you could want in a cricket match, right down to a last-ball six sealing the win.

There have been times when the naysayers have argued the entertainment quotient at a T20 match overshadows the game. That is not an accusation cricket should take lightly, as the dancing girls and DJs will always find another venue to ply their trade, but it is not a criticism that applies to this tournament. In addition to the nailbiting contests, the Champions League has produced some incredible individual performances.

Considering every sport needs a constant influx of youthful talent, the exceptional batting of David Warner and Virat Kohli has been a very pleasing aspect of the Champions League. Both India and Australia need to rebuild following devastating losses to England, and these two stand out as players for the future. The first thing selectors look for in a young cricketer is skill, and then they want to see consistent performances.

The latest back-to-back efforts of Warner and Kohli have been impressive. In scoring consecutive T20 centuries Warner has achieved something that was regarded as nearly impossible. Having built his international reputation as a hard-hitting T20 batsman, he has matured into a highly skilful player who must be given serious consideration for Australian selection in all forms of the game. His balance as a batsman is such that he has been able to adapt his play to all circumstances, and his stroke range is mostly traditional and now becoming more selective. In addition, his fielding is outstanding, and at a time when Australia are crying out for young batsmen who are not a liability in the field, Warner's credentials are tempting.

Kohli has a lot in common with Warner. He has made his reputation in the shorter forms of the game and has an enticing stroke range. The fact that he took the Royal Challengers into the final after falling just short of being the finisher in his previous knock is a sign of his maturity.

Like Australia, India need talented young batsmen who can field. Kohli fits that description perfectly and he's making all the right moves to impress knowledgeable selectors. It would be no surprise to see this pair meet up as opponents again in the near future, only this time while representing their respective countries and in a longer form of the game. If players like Warner and Kohli can make the jump from short-form players to genuine international cricketers, it will do even more to enhance the reputation of T20 as a bonafide game rather than just excellent entertainment.

T20 is evolving quickly and some of the innovations seen in the batting, bowling and fielding make for exciting cricket. What is patently clear when you witness a number of exciting contests like we've seen in the Champions League is that the game has progressed to the point where it no longer needs gimmicks to attract supporters. The duty of the officials now is to ensure that T20's reputation as credible cricket is enhanced rather than diminished. It has become obvious that played well, T20 is an exciting game of cricket, rather than just another way to enjoy a night on the town. 

original source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/535601.html

Angelina Jolie - Refugess Inspire Actress

Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie has said she has become a better mother thanks to Somali refugees.
Angelina, 36, who raises six children, Maddox, 10, Pax, seven, Zahara, six, Shiloh, five and three-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne with partner Brad Pitt, thanked the Geneva-based Yemen Society for Humanitarian Solidarity for allowing her to spend time with them and for helping her become a good parent.
Speaking at last week's United Nations Refugee Agency Awards, where the Society won an award for helping thousands of Somali refugees and migrants who flee for Yemen in smuggler's boats across the perilous Gulf of Aden, the actress said: "I'm so grateful - I don't want to cry - to the refugee families that I have the honor and privilege to spend the last years with.
"From them I've learned so much. I've learned to be a better person, a better mother. They've inspired me by showing me the unbreakable strength of the human spirit."
Angelina also discussed the plight of those in the area.
She said: "The desperation fueled by the vicious combination of drought, famine and conflict has driven tens of thousands of people from the Horn of Africa. And we must not forget what is happening in this part of the world."
Jolie, who is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, added: "We must try to imagine how desperate the people must be, when their only alternative is to risk death and sea and put their lives in the hands of ruthless smugglers."

original source: http://www.nationalledger.com/pop-culture-news/angelina-jolie-refugees-have--251713.shtml?utm_source=ixml&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-pop-culture_popxml_imdb