New Delhi: The recent cases of a 12-year-old who died aping a TV serial suicide and a 15-year-old who stabbed his teacher to death after being reportedly influenced by watching revenge drama 'Agneepath' have put the spotlight on the influence showbiz exerts on young, impressionable minds. But films and TV shows are not alone to blame, say experts. Media literacy for kids is one way out, suggests child psychiatrist Samir...
02:49:33 PM Feb 12, 2012
New Delhi: Sab TV, known for making comedy shows, is now coming up with a new daily soap 'I Love My India' which will show what happens when West meets East. "I believe if you look closely all of us have some relatives or friends living abroad, who have to adjust to situation in India when they are here. These circumstances entertain us and we cherish the memories forever. The...
04:40:24 PM Feb 10, 2012
New Delhi: There were reports last year that reality TV couple Rahul and Dimpy Mahajan were expecting their first child together. Dimpy confirmed the news, but informed that she suffered a miscarriage. "It is true I was pregnant. But since doctors advise you to not reveal the news until the first three months, we didn't speak about it. But I don't know how this news leaked. Unfortunately I suffered a...
02:55:22 PM Feb 10, 2012
Jaipur: Rajasthan police Friday arrested small screen actor Raja Choudhary for getting into a brawl with the security guards of a private hospital under the influence of alcohol, said an official. Choudhary, who became a familiar name after his appearance in the popular reality show 'Big Boss 2', is accused of 'disruption of peace'. He came here from Delhi Thursday and was staying at a relative's house in Chitrakoot area....
07:20:27 PM Feb 03, 2012
Mumbai: Now that 'Bigg Boss 5' is finally over, VJ, model, actor Pooja Misrra is back to being busy. She is looking absolutely gorgeous in the latest issue of the 'Showtime' magazine. And the article is a must-read for all those Pooja fans who want to know her version of the 'Bigg Boss' story. The lady has opened up about all that really happened on the show. The new edition...
01:47:05 PM Feb 02, 2012
Los Angeles: Michelle Obama has been busy promoting her healthy eating and fitness program for two years. But how fit is she herself? The US first lady accepted a push-up challenge from Ellen DeGeneres on the comedian's TV talk show, and completed 25 in front of a studio audience on Wednesday. DeGeneres was beaten. "I thought it wouldn't be good to show off the first lady so I stopped," quipped...
01:10:21 PM Feb 02, 2012
New York: As David Letterman and Howard Stern can attest, a 30-year anniversary celebration is a ripe opportunity to cringe at geeky haircuts. Letterman marked three decades in late-night TV on Wednesday on CBS by bringing Stern, one of his favorite guests, onto his 'Late Show'. They congratulated each other on age improving their looks. Then Letterman proved it, displaying a picture of them from when Stern first appeared on...
12:34:40 PM Feb 02, 2012
Burbank: First lady Michelle Obama cajoled Jay Leno into nibbling on apples, sweet potato fries and a pizza made with eggplant, green peppers and zucchini on the 'Tonight Show', breaking his long-held aversion for all-things-healthy in his diet. Leno once told a magazine he hadn't eaten a vegetable since 1969, and he insisted he tasted his last apple in 1984. That didn't dissuade the first lady, who's promoting her "Let's...
12:11:42 PM Feb 01, 2012
Islamabad: For decades, archenemies Pakistan and India have engaged in a dangerous nuclear arms race. Now they're also competing in a more cheerful forum. The outcome will be mouthwatering curries and soothing Sufi ballads, not violent conflict. The fractious neighbors are going head-to-head in a pair of reality TV shows that pit chefs and musicians against each other. Producers hope the contests will help bridge the gulf between two nations...
07:21:09 PM Jan 31, 2012
San Francisco: Actress Cynthia Nixon is trying to clarify her earlier remarks that got her in hot water with some fellow gay rights activists. The 'Sex and the City' star's personal life became an exercise in the politics of sexual orientation last week when The New York Times Magazine quoted Nixon saying that for her, being gay was a conscious choice. Nixon has been in a relationship with a woman...
01:24:50 PM Jan 31, 2012
Los Angeles: Controversial WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be a guest character and voice on animated TV comedy 'The Simpsons', playing a neighbor of the family after they move from their home in fictional Springfield. Assange's 'brief' guest starring role will be on the show's February 19 program, which marks the 500th episode of 'The Simpsons', said Antonia Coffman, a spokeswoman for the show airing on the Fox television network...
01:19:08 PM Jan 31, 2012
New Delhi: Television actress Sriti Jha, who plays the female lead in 'Dil Se Di Dua...Saubhagyavati Bhava', says domestic violence is one of the most shameful things prevalent in a country like India where goddesses are worshipped. Produced by UTV , '.... Saubhagyavati Bhava', which comes on Life OK, shows the stigma of domestic violence with Karanvir Bohra in the role of abusive husband and Sriti as his wife and...
12:02:04 PM Jan 31, 2012
London: Pop star Rihanna is set for her television debut as she has signed up for a talent hunt show to discover a new fashion designer. "I've always had a great love of fashion. It's a constant source of inspiration and is a big reason why I've grown into the artist I am today. I am excited to follow the journey of our aspiring contestants and see how their individuality...
12:44:16 PM Jan 27, 2012
New Delhi: The fervour and frenzy of an India-Pakistan contest has gone beyond the realms of cricket and entered the reality television pitch, with shows like 'Foodistan' and 'Sur-kshetra'. Simmering on the small screen is rivalry and bonding over food and music. 'Foodistan', which went on air on NDTV Good Times Monday, brings together 16 professional chefs - eight each from India and Pakistan - on a common platform to...
06:09:37 PM Jan 25, 2012
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