Barbra Streisand’s ex to auction tapes of her earliest performances
New York, Aug 22 (ANI): Singer Barbra Streisand’s ex-boyfriend will soon have three recordings of her earliest performances auctioned.
Barry Dennen, who claims to have convinced her to become a singer, had made the tapes almost 50 years ago.
It includes the actress singing “A Taste of Honey” and “Two Brothers” in Dennen’s apartment, [...]
Tom Cruise arrives back in Melbourne to be with family
Melbourne, Aug 9 (ANI): Tom Cruise, who has been away from his wife Katie Holmes and daughter Suri for over a month, has arrived back in Melbourne for an emotional reunion.
The actor, who flew out of Australia on July 7, landed at Essendon airport in [...]
Katie Holmes’ ‘film crew inks contract not to quiz her on Scientology’
Melbourne, July 05 (ANI): If sources are to be believed, the crew working in Katie Holmes’ new film ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark’, have signed agreements stating that they would not ask the actress about her religion, Scientology.
The actress has never confirmed converting to Scientology, which is banned in France and Germany since [...]
Katie Holmes to fly to Melbourne for forthcoming flick
Melbourne, May 9 (ANI): Hollywood actress Katie Holmes will be flying to Melbourne very soon to film her forthcoming flick ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark’.
Holmes will spend her entire summer in Australia working on the multi-million dollar production.
The flick will revolve around a young girl who moves in with her father and his girlfriend, [...]
Indian boy commits suicide over 10 cents
New Delhi – An Indian boy, afraid of being scolded by his impoverished family for stealing five rupees (10 cents), committed suicide at his home in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, media reports said Sunday. Twelve-year-old Zahir, a resident of state capital Lucknow had demanded the money from his elder sister for eating out [...]
A relaxed, optimistic Alonso only frowns over Ferrari
Portimao, Portugal – If his optimism and his coolness are anything to go by, Fernando Alonso has half a Formula 1 title – the third of his personal count – in his pocket already, even before the 2009 season starts on March 29 in Australia.
In southern Portugal, where the year’s first joint tests were [...]
Three weeks into war, Gazans exhausted, hoping for end
Gaza City/Tel Aviv – After three weeks of relentless Israeli air strikes and two weeks of heavy ground fighting, Gazans, exhausted, are hoping the end may be near, but also afraid to face the devastation around them once a truce is in place.
A huge rehabilitation effort will be needed to rebuild the buildings and [...]
Cancer-stricken Swayze says ‘he’s scared and angry’
Melbourne, Jan 07 (ANI): Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, who is battling pancreatic cancer, told of his fear as he fights the deadly disease.
“Yeah, I”m scared. Yeah, I”m angry. Yeah, I”m (asking), ”Why me?” News.com.au quoted Patrick, as telling American TV’’s Barbara Walters in an interview.
After an emotional confession, the ‘Ghost’ actor revealed that he is [...]
”Warne perfect candidate to lead Oz selection panel overhaul”
Melbourne : Former Test selector John Benaud has called for an overhaul of Australia’s selection panel, and said that legend Shane Warne would be the ideal candidate to lead a new era.
Criticising the current selection panel, Benaud labelled the national selectors “too conservative” and believes Andrew Hilditch, Jamie Cox or David Boon must be sacked.
The [...]
Beyonce Knowles says she can’t cook
Washington, Beyonce Knowles is afraid her first Thanksgiving as a married woman at the end of November (08) – because she’’s a terrible cook.
Knowles, who wed rap star Jay-Z in April (08), fears that she”ll be eating take-out food or treats served up by someone else.
“I like the idea of being able to cook but [...]




