Jets intercept plane in restricted Obama airspace

Jets intercept plane in restricted Obama airspace US F-16 fighters intercepted a small plane that strayed into restricted airspace as President Barack Obama was due to leave Los Angeles on Friday, following a glitzy campaign fundraiser at movie star George Clooney's home, officials said. "The fighters responded to a temporary flight restriction violation by a Piper 28 aircraft. After intercepting the aircraft, the F-16s followed it until it landed without incident," the North American Aerospace Defense Command...
12:18 PM, May 12, 2012

Jolie, Pitt to get married in France

Jolie, Pitt to get married in France London: Hollywood star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who recently announced their engagement, are set to marry at a private chapel on their 35 million pound estate in the south of France this summer. The couple have been planning the wedding for more than six months now, reported Daily Express online. They have spent millions refurbishing Chateau Miraval, their 35-room retreat near the village of Correns in the heart...
06:12 PM, Apr 16, 2012

George Clooney fine with homosexuality rumours

George Clooney fine with homosexuality rumours Los Angeles: 'The Descendants' star George Clooney says he does not care if people think he is gay and finds rumours about his sexuality funny. The 50-year-old actor, who is dating ex-wrestler Stacy Keibler, is happy with his private life and laughs it off when people say he is homosexual, reported US magazine. "I think it is funny, but the last thing you will ever see me do is jump...
05:44 PM, Mar 01, 2012

Oscar show begins with 'The Artist' as key film

Oscar show begins with 'The Artist' as key film Los Angeles: When the curtain comes up on Sunday's Oscars in Hollywood, producers of the movie awards show will be less worried about who wins which trophy than they will be about how many people tune-in on television. The world's top film honors are in jeopardy of losing their status as the second most-watched TV event in the United States behind professional football's Super Bowl if they can't lure more...
05:42 AM, Feb 27, 2012

Google predicts Oscars 2012 winners

Google predicts Oscars 2012 winners New Delhi: The names of Academy Awards winners are a closely guarded secret until the envelope is opened during the Oscar night. But Google, armed with its search statistics takes a go at predicting the winners at the 84th Annual Academy Awards. The search engine giant has closely analysed the search trends over the last three years to identify indications that point towards the actual winners who took the gold...
01:47 PM, Feb 25, 2012

Clooney, Pitt and Dujardin clash for Oscars

Clooney, Pitt and Dujardin clash for Oscars Los Angeles: Hollywood glamour meets French chic in a battle of charm for Oscar's best actor accolade on Sunday that pits George Clooney and close friend Brad Pitt against dashing Jean Dujardin. Clooney, 50, beloved by his peers and regarded as the most eligible bachelor in the world, is thought to have the edge for his performance as a back-up dad forced to pull his family together in the emotional...
12:12 PM, Feb 24, 2012

Friday Release: 'Moneyball', Pitt's Oscar hope

Friday Release: 'Moneyball', Pitt's Oscar hope New Delhi: Brad Pitt is among those Hollywood actors who are equally popular in India also. In fact, he and Tom Cruise are the best known Hollywood actors in India. His latest Oscar entry 'Moneyball' is releasing in India this Friday. Directed by Bennett Miller, 'Moneyball' is a sports drama based on the book by the author Michael Lewis. The film deals with the Oakland Athletics baseball team and its...
06:00 PM, Feb 23, 2012

Oscar nominees reveal underwear secrets

Oscar nominees reveal underwear secrets Beverly Hills: Anyone who knows their Oscars knows that nominees' fashion plans are strictly top secret until the big day. They seem to be more revealing about their designer undergarments, though. While it may fit into the too-much-information file, some of the year's most celebrated actors and directors aren't afraid to talk about the product placement underneath those tuxes and gowns. "What I do, because I get chilly, I like...
12:04 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Oscar pick of the day: The Artist

Oscar pick of the day: The Artist Los Angeles: The January 31 photo opportunity for the film 'The Artist' came courtesy of Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge, who presented the cast and crew of the film with the inaugural 'Made in Hollywood' award. But the photo op wasn't just a feel-good ceremony to celebrate the movie. It also served as a clever marketing opportunity for Harvey Weinstein, the movie impresario who has made a history of...
05:35 PM, Feb 21, 2012

Clooney fired himself from 'Good Night' lead

Clooney fired himself from 'Good Night' lead London: Hollywood superstar George Clooney says he turned himself down when he was directing 'Good Night, And Good Luck' because he realised he couldn't play beleaguered newsman Edward R Murrow. The 50-year-old said he wrote the role so he could play the beloved broadcaster but quickly came to the conclusion that film fans wouldn't believe he had the weight of the world on his shoulders, reported Daily Star. "The thing...
01:48 PM, Feb 03, 2012
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