Dhruv Signs Director Murthy Kumars Mara LLB

September 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Dhruv, the dumb and deaf actor of Kannada films, has signed yet another movie titled Mara LLB. Debutant director Murthy Kumar has taken up this project, which will be based on education.

‘New show is about physically challenged people’

NEW DELHI - Her shortcoming has become her biggest asset. Juhi Aslam, ridiculed for being much shorter than most people, says she has a real life connect with the new TV show “Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo” in which she plays the protagonist.

Hollywood film ‘Kaali…’ not about Hindu goddess: Producer

NEW DELHI - Hollywood film “Kaali - The Warrior Goddess” is inspired by mythology but not based on the Hindu goddess, says Britain-based producer Karan Arora who plans to cast Colombian pop singer Shakira in the title role.

‘View’ host Whoopi Goldberg stays busy to deal with grief after her mother’s death last month

Whoopi Goldberg coping after mother’s death

Former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson voted off ‘Survivor: Nicaragua’

Ex-NFL coach Jimmy Johnson voted off ‘Survivor’

Hollywood director Arthur Penn dies

LOS ANGELES - Arthur Penn, the legendary director best known for directing “Bonnie and Clyde” in 1967 has died at the age of 88, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.

California teen who endured taunts for allegedly being gay dies 9 days after suicide attempt

California teen who endured gay taunts dies

Family attorney says 19-year-old Bristol Palin’s appearance at Alaska bar was legal

Attorney: Bristol Palin only ate at Alaska bar

Britney Spears-themed episode of ‘Glee’ draws second-most number of viewers in show’s history

Britney Spears is a ratings grabber for ‘Glee’

Musical based on hit Spielberg movie ‘Catch Me If You Can’ finds a theater on Broadway in 2011

Musical ‘Catch Me If You Can’ finds a theater

Indians manager Manny Acta laments major injuries in holding club back in his 1st season

Indians’ Acta positive about future

CLEVELAND — Manny Acta stopped himself in mid-sentence, closed his fist and knocked three times on top of his wooden office desk.

Liza Minnelli cancels concert in Maine because of illness; organizers hope to reschedule

Liza Minnelli falls ill, cancels Maine concert

Essence Music Festival reaches deal to keep popular event in New Orleans through 2014

Essence Festival stays in New Orleans through 2014

10-year-old Kiernan Shipka, who plays Sally Draper on ‘Mad Men,’ not allowed to watch show

‘Mad Men”s Sally Draper not allowed to watch show

AP Source: Lindsay Lohan returns to rehab for the fifth time

AP Source: Lindsay Lohan admits herself to rehab

Amy Fisher Eyes On a Full-Time Porn Career

Colorado woman who owned Secretariat attending premiere of film on Triple Crown winner

Secretariat owner Chenery attending film premiere

Zeenat Aman, Mandakini on ‘Bigg Boss 4′?

NEW DELHI - Yesteryears glamour girls Zeenat Aman and Mandakini may soon be raising the mercury levels on Colors’ reality show “Bigg Boss 4″ if everything falls in place.

Chef John Besh’s Katrina experience becomes food for emergency response venture

Chef turns Katrina experience into new venture

Timberlake bad with computers

LONDON - Singer Justin Timberlake knows nothing about computers, employs people to update his Facebook account and goes online only to download his own music.

With new book and design career, Nicole Richie is no longer famous for being famous

Nicole Richie is no longer famous for being famous

Yes, she can: Snooki has a book deal for novel coming next year

Yes, she can: Snooki has a book deal

NEW YORK — Yo, Snooki is working on a book.

Schiffer to create cashmere collection

LONDON - Supermodel Claudia Schiffer has teamed up with German knitwear brand Iris von Arnim to create her own cashmere collection.

Arthur Penn, director of ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Little Big Man,’ other films dies

Arthur Penn, director of ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ dies

Oklahoma State, Texas A&M unbeaten but overshadowed heading into Thursday night showcase

Oklahoma State and Texas A&M shoot for 4-0 start

Arianna Huffington offering bus rides to Washington rally led by Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert

Arianna Huffington pledges free bus rides to rally

It’s more about acting than language: Vivek Oberoi

MUMBAI - Actor Vivek Oberoi, who recently finished shooting for director-producer Ram Gopal Varmas film Rakta Charitra in three languages, says that it’s acting and expressions that matters - more than language - in films.

Cheryl Cole got into trouble in school

LONDON - Cheryl Cole got into a lot of trouble and was suspended twice from school because of her temper.

Jolie not writing any memoir

LONDON - A representative for Angelina Jolie has dismissed rumours that the actress has signed a multi-million dollar deal to tell the story of her life in a new book.

Ranbir, Priyanka promote upcoming flick ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ in Mumbai

MUMBAI - Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra visited Mumbai’s Kishenchand Chellaram College on Tuesday to promote their upcoming flick ‘Anjaana Anjaani’.

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominations for Beatie Boys and Bon Jovi

September 29, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The coveted Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has a total of fifteen nominations, all desiring for inclusion. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame museum is located on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, this museum archives some of the most well known and influential artists and people who have created a major impact on the rock music industry. Among the names that have been selected for this year’s Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, Beastie Boys and Bon Jovi are present. Other biggies include singer Neil Diamond, shocker-rocker Alice Cooper and Tom Waits.

Shikaar Is Final Winner In Ramzan Race!

September 29, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Mollywood had three big releases during the Ramzan month but the ultimate winner in this race has turned out to be superstar Mohanlal’s Shikaar. The two other Malayalam movies released during the period were Vande Mathram and Elsamma Enna Aankutty.