China sitcom accused of copying US hit ‘Friends’
August 7th, 2012 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 7 (IANS) A popular Chinese television show has been accused of ripping off popular US sitcom "Friends" and a number of other American hits.The Global Times daily said ... Read more...
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US TV channel apologises for monkey ad
August 4th, 2012 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) American TV channel NBC has apologised after an advertisement featuring a monkey doing gymnastics was telecast right after showing the gold medal victory of US gymnast ... Read more...
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No recognition for Agra lifeguard who saved 50 lives (With Image)
May 23rd, 2012 - 12:20 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, May 23 (IANS) River lifeguard Satish Chandra is like Mitch Buchannon, the popular character from American TV show "Baywatch" who saved people from drowning in the sea. However, Chandra ... Read more...
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‘Stable Pakistan can re-set ties with US’
March 18th, 2012 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 18 (IANS) A top US military commander has voiced confidence that America and Pakistan can re-set their bilateral ties in a mutually beneficial way, saying Pakistan was now ... Read more...
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Charlie Sheen set for TV comeback
February 23rd, 2012 - 3:04 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 23 (IANS) Charlie Sheen is all set for his official return to the tube.The actor will make a comeback to American TV screens with his new comedy ... Read more...
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I’m writing film script, sitcom for American TV: Udita
February 13th, 2012 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Udita Goswami didn't have a very successful acting career in Bollywod and now the actress has shifted her focus - she is busy writing a ... Read more...
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Dating 50 Cent was funny, says Handler
January 25th, 2012 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 25 (IANS) American TV star Chelsea Handler says it was funny to date rapper 50 Cent.The 36-year-old, who was romantically involved with 50 Cent last year, ... Read more...
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Poorna eager to work with Aamir Khan again
January 14th, 2012 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Actress Poorna Jagannathan seems to be smitten by Aamir Khan. The actress says she would love to work with the "Delhi Belly" producer again, even ... Read more...
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Barbara Walters names Steve Jobs as the ‘Most Fascinating Person of 2011′
December 15th, 2011 - 10:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Dec 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Barbara Walters has named late Apple founder Steve Jobs as the “Most Fascinating Person of 2011.” The American TV host interviewed the Kardashians on the show ... Read more...
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Is Kim Cattrall going to find a spot on BGT?
December 9th, 2011 - 11:48 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Dec 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) With the exit of show judges Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff, the producers of the hit show Britain’s Got Talent are scouting for replacements. ITV has already ... Read more...
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Steve Jones strips off on American TV
December 7th, 2011 - 9:48 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Dec 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) British television star Steve Jones stripped when he appeared on Ellen DeGeneres’s show. The X Factor USA host has failed to win over the public ... Read more...
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Iran to release detained US hikers
September 13th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Sep 13 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said two US men jailed in Iran for illegally entering the country and later charged with espionage will be freed in ... Read more...
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Reid clarifies identity of new husband
August 17th, 2011 - 5:53 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 17 (IANS) "American Pie" actress Tara Reid has cleared up confusion about the identity of her new husband after reports incorrectly assumed that it was former boyfriend Michael ... Read more...
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Cuban brothers travel to US to become musicians
June 17th, 2011 - 11:11 am ICT by IANS
San Juan, June 17 (IANS/EFE) Two brothers from Cuba embarked on a trek four years ago that took them to the US to seek political asylum and gave them the ... Read more...
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Sneaky cyber crooks hack Simon Cowell’s computer network
May 2nd, 2011 - 7:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 2 (ANI): Simon Cowell has called in the FBI to crack the case of hackers breaking into his top-secret computer network, which contained details of his new US X ... Read more...
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Losing dad was the worst day of my life, says Simon Cowell
April 7th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 7 (ANI): Simon Cowell has described the death of his father as the worst day of his life."I can't lie, [it was] the worst day of my life, [a] horrible, ... Read more...
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Ryan Philiipe’s mum still grills him about his love life
March 13th, 2011 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 13 (ANI): Actor Ryan Philiipe admits that his mother quizzes him over rumors splashed across the tabloids about his love life - even when she's ill.The 'Cruel Intentions' star, ... Read more...
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Lohan set to sue jewellery store
March 9th, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 9 (IANS) Lindsay Lohan is reportedly preparing to sue Kamofie and Company - the jewellery store she is accused of stealing from.According to reports, Lohan is preparing ... Read more...
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LiLo’s ‘$25K necklace stealing’ video sold for $350K!
March 7th, 2011 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 07 (ANI): The surveillance footage showing Lindsay Lohan allegedly stealing a necklace worth 2,500 dollars has apparently been sold.The jewelry store has reportedly sold the surveillance footage for more ... Read more...
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Kate Middleton has body double
March 3rd, 2011 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 3 (IANS) Prince William's bride Kate Middleton has a body double who has shot scenes for a new movie on the British royal couple.Camilla Luddington, 27, has ... Read more...
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KFC ditches 50-yr-old ‘finger lickin’ good’ punch line for healthier slogan
February 21st, 2011 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 21 (ANI): For 50 years, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has attracted customers with its 'finger lickin' good' punch line, but the company has decided to ditch the slogan for a ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole inks $16 mn ‘X-Factor’ deal?
February 6th, 2011 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 6 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole has reportedly signed $16 million deal to become a judge on the US version of talent hunt show "The X Factor"."Simon is the boss of ... Read more...
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Wills-Kate romance to get movie treatment
January 29th, 2011 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 29 (ANI): American TV network Lifetime is all set to make a film about the romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton.The movie's producers said it would chart "the ... Read more...
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China’s ‘microblog queen’ has 5 mn fans
January 29th, 2011 - 10:05 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 29 (IANS) Chinese television star Yao Chen has been named the "microblog queen" for having more than five million followers on the country's popular Twitter-like online social microblogging website.Yao ... Read more...
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Royal outcaste Fergie to get invited to Will and Kate’s wedding
January 23rd, 2011 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 23 (ANI): Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson might get an invitation to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding."The invitations are being sent out next month and the list is ... Read more...
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NY court begins trial of Pak-American TV executive accused of beheading wife
January 19th, 2011 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 19 (ANI): A New York court has started hearing the case of a Pakistani-origin television executive charged with beheading his wife after she filed for diverse.Opening statements in the ... Read more...
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Winfrey ‘grateful’ her TV network launched to successful viewing figures
January 8th, 2011 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 8 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey has revealed that she's glad her TV network launched to successful viewing figures in January.The American TV host gave up her hugely successful daytime talk ... Read more...
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Paula Abdul Returns As Reality Dance Judge
January 6th, 2011 - 8:13 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Paula Abdul, the famous face of ‘American Idol’, who quit citing reasons of differences with producers of the dance reality television show, has made a return to American TV with ... Read more...
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Oprah Winfrey’s Fresh OWN Channel Receives An Average Of 1 Million Viewers On Its Debut
January 4th, 2011 - 10:52 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
Oprah Winfrey is an illustrious African-American female, who has been labeled by numerous analysts as the Empress of daytime TV in America. She has been lauded as a sensitive and ... Read more...
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Valerie Bertinelli marries again at 50
January 2nd, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Jan 2 (IANS) American TV actress Valerie Bertinelli has married fiance Tom Vitale at a private ceremony in Malibu, California."We're so happy!" people.com quoted Bertinelli as saying.Bertinelli, 50, and Vitale, ... Read more...
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‘Pak may launch military offensive in N.Waziristan Agency in 6 months’
December 21st, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Pakistan's military officials are mulling over carrying out a deadly offensive against the hiding militants and fleeing insurgents in the North Waziristan Agency (NWA), an American TV ... Read more...
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‘Storage Wars’ Receives Mixed Reviews
December 3rd, 2010 - 12:32 am ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The latest reality show to hit American TV screens is 'Storage Wars' which aired Wednesday, December 1. The show follows four professional buyers from California who ... Read more...
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‘Conan’ Episode Features Victoria’s Secret Hottie Marisa Miller
November 26th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former Victoria's Secret bombshell Marisa Miller was one of the celebs who appeared on Thursday night's episode of 'Conan'. While Conan O' Brien has been enjoying ... Read more...
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Watch American Idol On Wednesday And Thursday Nights From Next Season!
November 22nd, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
According to American television standards, Thursday night is a very big night, and it is said that only the best programs go on air on Thursday nights, programs which can lead ... Read more...
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Kelly Brook could become one of Charlie’s Angels
November 21st, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 21 (ANI): American TV bosses are bringing back 'Charlie's Angels' to the small screen and they want Kelly Brook for a role that could turn her into a global superstar.Brook ... Read more...
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