Mamata’s intolerance thrusting celebrity status on commoners
September 19th, 2012 - 11:49 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) One can call it Mamata Banerjee's Midas touch. The maverick West Bengal chief minister's intolerance is making heroes out of faceless people in the crowd.After a ... Read more...
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Gordon-Levitt calls fame ‘unhealthy’
September 9th, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 9 (IANS) Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, known for his work in "Inception", says he does not like his celebrity status."I never liked the recognition. It always made me ... Read more...
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New York City restaurant to hold a ‘Duck Fetus Eating Contest’
August 28th, 2012 - 8:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A fertilized egg is something in between an egg and a duck. It is considered a delicacy in many parts of the world. A New York ... Read more...
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Danica does the crab in her Talent Agents task
August 20th, 2012 - 9:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) People were surprised when Danica decided to show off her “talentless skills” as she had claimed.
The 24 year old who has been participating in The Big ... Read more...
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Jessica Ennis ‘labelled “overweight” by UK Athletics’
May 25th, 2012 - 7:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, May 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The track and field athlete Jessica Ennis has been labelled as overweight by a high rank UK Athletics official, according to her coach Toni Minichiello.
Minichiello, who ... Read more...
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Bollywood mum over Saif-Sharma brawl
February 23rd, 2012 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) A day after Saif Ali Khan's brawl with an NRI businessman, Bollywood celebrities chose to keep their opinions on the incident to themselves. Only composer ... Read more...
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Jennifer Garner uses fame for charity
February 8th, 2012 - 5:03 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 8 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Garner says she uses her fame to do as much charity work as possible and make a positive difference in the world.The 39-year-old, who ... Read more...
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I’m a four-day Shah Rukh Khan: Sushil Kumar
November 11th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Sushil Kumar, the winner of Rs.5 crore on "Kaun Banega Crorepati 5", is taking instant fame and overnight celebrity status with a pinch of salt ... Read more...
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Kelly Clarkson loves perks of fame
October 17th, 2011 - 3:29 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 17 (IANS) Singer Kelly Clarkson admits she loves using her celebrity status to get tables in restaurants.The "Breakaway" hitmaker says she loves getting her assistants to use her ... Read more...
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Anil Kapoor fights against human trafficking
September 20th, 2011 - 1:52 pm ICT by IANS
As a special contributor to the CNN Freedom Project, Anil visited Bharatpur, where families apparently sell young girls and women as a tradition."I feel that this practice continued over ... Read more...
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China’s popular TV talent show axed by broadcast watchdog
September 17th, 2011 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Changsa (China), Sep 17 (IANS) China's state broadcast watchdog has called off a popular TV talent show, the equivalent of "American Idol," after it broke the cap on broadcasting time ... Read more...
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Pitt, Jolie hides behind walls
July 2nd, 2011 - 9:03 am ICT by IANS
London, July 2 (IANS) Actor Brad Pitt says he and his long-term partner Angelina Jolie hide behind the walls sometimes to escape their celebrity status.Pitt, 37, raises children, Maddox, ... Read more...
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I was a victim of celebrity status, says Aguilera
June 17th, 2011 - 4:53 am ICT by IANS
London, June 17 (IANS) Singer Christina Aguilera has criticised cops, who arrested her early this year, accusing them of targeting her because of her celebrity status.The singer and her ... Read more...
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Dia has found role model in Shabana Azmi
May 8th, 2011 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza might not be an active social worker, but she is voicing her opinions on various causes. She is associated with humanitarian ... Read more...
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Rituparno Ghosh takes the plunge into ‘queer’ film
April 27th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, April 27 (IANS) After "Arekti premer golpo" (Just another love story) and "Memories in March", both of which have strong gay protagonists and Rituparno Ghosh stepping out in front ... Read more...
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Kate Middleton to overtake Diana to become world’s most talked-about woman
April 19th, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 19 (ANI): A new study has predicted that royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton will soon overtake Princess Diana as the most talked-about woman in the world.With just 11 days ... Read more...
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Celebrity fan Sudhir a hit at Kotla (World Cup Diary)
March 9th, 2011 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) He may not have yet attained the celebrity status of Sri Lankan Percy Abeysekara or Chaudhury Abdul Jalil "Chacha" of Pakistan as a cheer ... Read more...
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LiLo turned away from private party in Hollywood
February 20th, 2011 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 20 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan's celebrity status did not help her as she was unceremoniously turned away from a private party at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Hollywood.It is ... Read more...
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Jordan Tribes Lashes Out At Queen Rania For Her ‘Political Role’
February 10th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Amman, Feb 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After the anti-government protests who have rocked Egypt for the last few weeks, it seems now it is time for people another Arab nation of ... Read more...
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Some are trying to bring me down: TV actor Sushant Rajput
February 10th, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) He should be on cloud nine considering his rapidly growing fan following on "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4", but television actor Sushant Singh Rajput is disappointed about certain ... Read more...
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Kidman doesn’t want celeb treatment
February 3rd, 2011 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 3(IANS) Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban don't like to use their celebrity status to jump queues and prefer waiting in line like everybody else.The Oscar-winning actress lives ... Read more...
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Larry Wilcox Sentenced To Probation
January 29th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Larry Wilcox the 63 year old renowned "ChiPs star" star, more popularly known as Jonathan "Jon" Baker, was pleaded guilty for he allegedly committed securities fraud. ... Read more...
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Kristen Stewart’s Vogue Picture Fairly Photoshopped?
January 20th, 2011 - 8:27 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kristen Stewart surely never lets go of any opportunity to amaze her fans. After her stint in the vampire series "Twilight" catapulted her to instant stardom ... Read more...
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Charlie Sheen ‘boasted of his fame as he scoured the net for escorts’
January 19th, 2011 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 19 (ANI): Charlie Sheen apparently used his celebrity status to pickup a professional female companion during his recent Las Vegas bender.Sheen apparently sent an email to a woman after surfing ... Read more...
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Oz cricketers attending breakfast functions ahead of Tests ’supreme error of judgment’
January 15th, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 15 (ANI): Blasting cricketers for jeopardising their preparations during the Ashes series, Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said Michael Clarke and Phillip Hughes made a "supreme error of judgment" in ... Read more...
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Oz ‘celebrities’ took their eyes off Ashes aim, says ex-Cricket Australia Chairman
January 8th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 8(ANI): Former Cricket Australia (CA) Chairman Malcolm Gray believes that the current national team has become preoccupied with its "celebrity" status following which they took their eyes off the Ashes ... Read more...
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Khloe Kardashian And Lamar Odom: All Set To Start The Reality Show, ‘Khloe And Lamar’
January 6th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Khloe Kardashian and her husband Lamar Odom are hogging the spotlight as they are all set to have their own reality show. The show will be for E! and it comprises ... Read more...
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Christina Scavo And Shannon O Toole’s Allegations Are Without Merit?
January 5th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New York Jets have recently declared that the lawsuit filed against Brett Favre and the team, by the two massage therapist Christina Scavo And Shannon ... Read more...
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A Word Of Advice To The Hollywood Starlets From Carrie Fisher
December 30th, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The original Star Wars diva Carrie Fisher seems to be worried about the future of Hollywood with the starlets going astray and ending up in the rehab or behind the ... Read more...
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Kayte Walsh Gets Famous Overnight For Her Celebrity Link Up
December 7th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Nobody knew who was Kayte Walsh until a few days ago. However, now it seems she is getting a new celebrity status, thanks to her beau, ... Read more...
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Donna D’Errico Outraged By TSA Agents At Los Angeles International Airport
December 7th, 2010 - 7:46 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former "Baywatch" actress and Playboy playmate Donna D'Errico recently felt outraged at the Los Angeles International airport after TSA agents sided her for a full body ... Read more...
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Ronaldo, Zidane to play for Pakistan, Haiti disaster relief in annual UN charity match
November 25th, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Nov 25 (ANI): World champion footballers and United Nations Goodwill Ambassadors Ronaldo and Zinédine Zidane have announced that the 8th Annual Match Against Poverty will raise funds for the nearly 25 ... Read more...
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Ian Chappell backs ‘lively character’ Clarke to hold court in Oz dressing room as skipper
November 24th, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 24(ANI): Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell insists that Michael Clarke is a very capable leader and communicator, and has the right manner to hold court in the Australian dressing room. ... Read more...
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Wedding? I’m only in my 20s: Priyanka Chopra (Interview)
November 16th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) She may be one of the most eligible single women in tinsel town, but getting married figures nowhere on the agenda of National Award ... Read more...
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KBC loser wants to make film with Big B
November 10th, 2010 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Prashant Batar was nobody until he won a whopping Rs.1 crore (Rs.10 million) on Kaun Banega Crorepati 2010 - and then lost it. Neverthless, he is ... Read more...
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