Transportation Secretary: Media ‘trash talk’ impeding nation’s ability to solve big problems

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says “trash talk” on conservative talk radio and cable television shows is impeding the nation’s ability to solve big problems.

Swedish TV says Vatican knew about Holocaust-denying bishop when ex-communication lifted

STOCKHOLM — A Swedish TV program to be aired Wednesday claims that top Vatican officials knew that an ultraconservative British bishop was a Holocaust-denier when his excommunication was lifted in January.

Zee TV weekend synopsis- 25th Sep-27th Sep 09

Telecast Date- 25th September, Friday at 9:30 pm

Rahul Mahajans perfect bride

Imagine is back with Swayamvar Season 2 with Rahul Dulhania Le Jayenge. Recently they held the press conference in Delhi where Rahul addressed to the media of being the part of the show and what qualities he is looking in for his bride to be.

Is Shilpa Shetty judging Teen Ka Tadka?

Well this is what we had been hearing from our sources from the production house. After Bigg Boss, Shilpa Shetty is planning to judge Teen Ka Tadka which was known as Comedy Circus.

Mackenzie Phillips: I Was Raped by Papa John; on Oprah Today

Mackenzie Phillips, eldest daughter of late John Philips (Mamas & the Papas leader) says in an interview with Oprah Winfrey today that she was raped by Papa John on the eve of her wedding.

Farah Khan donates books to twins!

Farah Khan, one of the judges on Entertainment Ke Liye AUR bhi Kuch Karega broke down after seeing the kathak performance of Tejaswini and Sanjeevani Kalghatgi, 20 year old physically challenged twins from Mumbai who manage a library otherwise. Before they started their performance, their mother requested judges Anu and Farah to treat them as they would to any other contestant and told them that they could press the hooter (hooter- is to stop the act) if they did not like their performance instead of just being nice to them. But the performance of the twins who are suffering from Down syndrome was so touching and precise that Farah was instantly moved to tears. She requested their parents to enroll them in a good dance school, so that they can learn more dance forms. Their mother disclosed that it is through dance that they have developed concentration and are improving and ever since the show started the girls insisted to show the queen of dance their dancing skills. Farah was so touched with all of this that she promised to donate her collection of books to the library, which the girls run for a living.

Supriya wasnt the choice of Ekta?

Well this is what indirectly the soap queen, Ekta Kapoor meant for the lead, Supriya Kumari during the press conference of her new show Bairi Piya on COLORS. She has always been known for discovering a new face on Indian television.

Hardest phase of your favourite TV star

Nothing is easy and fast and the same goes with our television ke sitaare. Today we look up to them as role models and die to see one glance of theirs and its because they are famous and successful. We all know there are no short cuts to success thus Telly Caf asks them the most hardest phase of their life which let them down in their career at a point of time.

Whats Your Raashee Jethalal?

No! Don’t worry as we are not asking Jethalal (Dilip Joshi) about his Raashee or Sun Sign, but we are talking about the onscreen elder brother of protagonist Hurman Baweja in the up coming film What’s Your Rashee? Dilip is essaying an important role in the flick

FX’s ‘Damages’ expands cast with Martin Short, Campbell Scott; Tomlin, Carradine to guest star

LOS ANGELES — Glenn Close, who won her second consecutive Emmy Award for FX’s “Damages,” is welcoming two new cast members to the legal drama.

Cancer survivors Hamilton, Hamill back on ice skates for TV special aimed at inspiration

LOS ANGELES — Scott Hamilton will skate on TV for the first time since battling a brain tumor, joining fellow Olympian and cancer survivor Dorothy Hamill for a Thanksgiving Day special intended to inspire viewers to triumph over illness.

List of top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for week of Sept. 14-20

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Sept. 14-20. Listings include the week’s ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. (X) denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Leno has strong opening week with new NBC show, but now real competition sets in

NEW YORK — If only every week could be so easy for Jay Leno.

Time for reunion in Kis Desh…

Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, the love saga of Heer (Additi Gupta) and Prem (Harshad Chopra) which was at rest since many episodes in the past will now be at its gearing speed after the break up between Prem and Geet (Simran Khanna).

Heather Locklear to reprise her role from original ‘Melrose Place’ on the CW’s updated version

NEW YORK — Heather Locklear is reprising her signature role as scheming Amanda Woodward on its updated version of “Melrose Place,” the CW network announced Tuesday.

Genelia Dsouza on hosting spree

Yes you have heard it right, Jaane Tu… girl is all set to debut on television as host for the UTV Bindass show Big Switch. A unique reality show which will see the celebs kids participating in it.

Mansi Parekh is a busy girl!

Mansi Parekh was last seen in Remote Control on 9X and after that the girl disappeared from screen. But now she is back with a bang on a new reality show India Rocks, as a host.

Video of teacher beating student sparks outrage in Thailand, calls for crackdown on punishment

BANGKOK — A teacher in Thailand was captured on film beating a 14-year-old student and bashing his head against a blackboard, sparking national outrage and pledges Tuesday from education officials to crack down on corporal punishment in classrooms.

Let’s hear it for the boys: Male performers kick off new season of ‘Dancing With the Stars’

LOS ANGELES — So much for ladies first.

Govinda, Riteish and David nearly rape Salman!

Govinda and David Dhawan are back once again on 10 Ka Dum- this time with added masti in form of Riteish Deshmukh to promote their forthcoming film Do Not Disturb. When Salman and Govinda get together, David Dhawan is the butt of all their jokes and pranks. But this time the tables were turned. Govinda, Riteish and David Dhawan gave Salman a taste of his own medicine. They got together and practically ripped his shirt off on the show. For once Salman was genuinely shy and blushed a shade of crimson. “That was near rape!” he was heard muttering. “For the first time in my life I felt shy. Otherwise I am always looking for an excuse to take off my shirt!” But when the audience gave a 100 percent verdict to a question on his removing his shirt in this season of the show- he decided to take off his shirt and flaunt his taut muscles quite happily. Everybody went home happy- the women in the audience all the more so.

Priti Amin enters DMG

Well with the new entrants in the show Dill Mill Gayye, there had been one more entry, which will bring a change in the lives of Dr. Abhimanyu (Amit Tandon) and Dr. Nikki (Shweta). The show will be going ahead with a small leap of 6 months from tonight’s episode.

Love saga to continue in DMG

“M.B.B.S se hatke lovology mein atke” yes! It’s all about our favourite show; Dil Mill Gayye which had a heart breaking episode last night where it was shown that Dr. Riddhima and Dr. Armaan died. But don’t worry viewers; we have good news for you.

India Rocks with Shaan and Vasundhara

Colors are again coming up with a unique reality show called India Rocks. This show will bring out the talents, which will form the best band of India. Vasundhara Das and Shaan are the judges of the show.

Will Abhinav and Simi get married?

12/24 Karol Bagh on Zee TV is soon going to have a new entry with a new twist. Neil Bhatt, the Arsalaan fame actor has been cast opposite Smriti Kalra (Simi) in the show. Abhinav (16) is younger to Simi when it comes to age. So now the question is Abhinav and Simi get married to each other?

National parks headed for record visitation in 2009; new PBS series expected to help

WASHINGTON — The national park system is headed for a record-breaking number of visitors this year if travel trends hold up.

Yeh Rishtas staple diet

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, the family drama, which airs on Star Plus keeps, its audience hooked onto their screens, but do you know what keep them TV actors hooked? Well its something that just goes round and round and is yummy and finger licking. Any guess

Ratings up slightly for Emmy Awards despite NFL competition

NEW YORK — Neil Patrick Harris did for the Emmy Awards what he did for the Tonys earlier this year: increase the award show’s audience over the previous year.

Supriya Kumari is learning Marathi

Jon Cryer, Toni Collette among the stars at Emmy after-parties

LOS ANGELES — Grammy-winning R&B diva Mary J. Blige summed up the Emmy after-parties during a soulful, sassy performance complete with a glittering golden microphone.

Double Dhamaka for Ali on Eid

Our favourite actor Ali Asgar, the winner of Comedy Circus is on a high spirit. The actor who acts for both television and films is going to have a bash today at Lonavla for a special reason. Any guess!

EID Mubarak!

Its festive time, as it is the end of Ramadan (The holy month of fasting). It’s a thanks-giving occasion where people visit Masjid on the day in early morning and have small breakfast with their family members celebrating EID. On this occasion our tele stars are quite busy, but still they do have their plans on this special day. We asked some of our Tele stars about their plans on Eid.

God knows, when I will get married -Disha Wakani

<p>Disha Wakani aka Daya of Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma in an exclusive talk with Telly cafe converse her personal views about college life, schooling, marriage and many more…</p> 

As ratings lightweights repeat, Emmys acknowledge tough times for TV industry

LOS ANGELES — A year after its least-watched telecast ever, the Emmy Awards plaintively acknowledged TV’s changing role in the Internet age, bringing a collective sense of reckoning to the revamped show with everything from scripted jokes about the decline of networks to unemployed stars openly job-seeking.

Alarm bells for Pati Patni Aur Woh!

Pati Patni Aur Woh will be airing from next week on NDTV Imagine, but even before the show launches, there had been lots of controversies already hounding it. Recently, a court had issued a notice to the show for mishandling the babies.