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Meeting between Netanyahu, Obama ends after nearly 2 hours
Nov 10th
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu held a lengthy meeting with US President Barack Obama Monday night which addressed the Middle East peace process, Iran and Israeli security. the one-hour-and-forty-minute parley was accompanied by an unusual news blackout, as the standard photo op and press availability were not held. In addition, Netanyahu canceled a scheduled briefing with ...
Rains hitting Gulf Coast ahead of tropical storm
Nov 10th
Squalls ahead of a rare late-season tropical storm blew in heavy rain late Monday to parts of the Gulf Coast where residents hunkered down at home and in shelters anticipating high winds and flooding. Ida had slowed as it approached the coast. It was about 100 miles (165 km) south-southwest of Mobile and expected to make ...
Missing in Health Bills: Solutions for Rising Costs
Nov 10th
WASHINGTON — As health care legislation moves toward a crucial airing in the Senate, the White House is facing a growing revolt from some Democrats and analysts who say the bills Congress is considering do not fulfill President Obama’s promise to slow the runaway rise in health care spending. Doug Mills/The New York Times In May, President ...
White House says no final decision yet on Afghanistan
Nov 10th
WASHINGTON — The White House denied President Barack Obama had come to a decision on sending US reinforcements to Afghanistan amid mounting speculation he had made up his mind on a troop buildup. "Reports that President Obama has made a decision about Afghanistan are absolutely false," James Jones, US national security adviser, said in a statement. "He ...
Lawyers, activists seek ban on Japanese ‘rape game’
Nov 10th
New Delhi: Child rights activists and cyber law experts have together demanded a ban on Rapelay -- a Japanese video game that challenges a player to rape women. The protesters want cyber laws to be made more stringent to prevent such games from finding their way into the Indian market. // // Maintaining that ...
Leaders’ call to action in Berlin
Nov 10th
World leaders marking the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall have said the battle against injustice around the world must continue. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was joined at the Brandenburg Gate by UK PM Gordon Brown, France's Nicolas Sarkozy and top US diplomat Hillary Clinton. They warned human rights were still under threat for millions of ...
Abhishek Bachchan to enter Guinness Book?
Feb 20th
Starting on Friday morning when 'Delhi 6' releases, Abhishek will travel to as many events in as many cities as possible within 12 hours. Speaking from Dubai Wednesday where he was attending the film's premiere, Abhishek excitedly said: 'It's an idea that has been with me for a while ever since I heard about some German ...
SRK’s house ‘Mannat’ attacked
Feb 13th
Two unidentified persons allegedly threw kerosene bottles at actor Shahrukh Khan's bungalow 'Mannat' in suburban Bandra in the wee hours today (February 13). "Around 0230 hours, motorcycle-borne miscreants threwthe bottles filled with kerosene and fled from the scene. The security men at the residence 'Mannat' chased the miscreants but in vain," Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) ...
2009 WWE Draft announced for Raw April 13
Feb 13th
As if April couldn’t possibly get any bigger – WWE.com has learned that eight days following the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, WWE will “shake things up” once again, with a 2009 WWE Draft that will commence live on Monday Night Raw, on USA Network.In many ways, the WWE Universe continues to feel the aftershocks created ...
Anil not inspired by Amitabh, Shahrukh
Feb 9th
Riding high on the critical and commercial success of Slumdog Millionaire, Anil Kapoor is looking forward to an eventful and creatively satisfying year. The 'jhakaas' actor has been showered with praises for his unique portrayal of the host of a game show in Slumdog Millionaire, a role enacted to perfection (on television) by the likes ...
When Miranda Kerr ditched Orlando Bloom
Jan 17th
The 25-year-old Victoria's Secrets pin-up went to the ladies rest room and kept Bloom waiting for her for a long time. The duo along with six other friends hit the Hollywood hotspot Katsuya on January 14, reports Fox News. According to reports, the lovey-dovey couple played flirty footsies over sushi before Bloom was ...
Lily Allen blames parents for her love ‘blues’
Jan 17th
The 'Not Big' hitmaker, who has experienced her share of failed relationships , says the lack of attention from her parents in her early years, has inculcated a feeling of desperation in her to please her potential suitors. 'We were quite naughty kids. (My brother) Alfie was really bad, I just went into myself. I was a ...
‘Drug-crazed idiot’ Boy George gets 15-month jail in male escort case
Jan 17th
The Brit singer had been accused of handcuffing escort Audun Carlsen and beating him after a drug-fuelled nude photo shoot. The Culture Club star, born as George O'Dowd, had then allegedly tied the Norwegian to his bedroom wall and thrashed him with a metal chain before the 29-year-old fled in his boxers in April last year. Judge ...
Tom Hanks dubs Mormon’s support for gay marriage ban ‘Un-American’
Jan 17th
Supporting the equal rights of every citizen, the actor expressed his discontent with the passing of the proposition and raised his voice against discrimination. 'The truth is this takes place in Utah, the truth is these people are some bizarre offshoot of the Mormon Church, and the truth is a lot of Mormons gave a lot ...
Whitney Houston to perform at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party
Jan 17th
Houston, 45, had for years been undergoing problems with drug abuse, and stopped making any public appearances or an album. However, now Davis' rep has officially revealed that she is ready to take to the stage once again. 'Whitney Houston will, barring any physical ailments, perform at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party,' the New York Post quoted the ...
Divorce ‘not an option’ for J.Lo
Jan 16th
Despite creating headlines with her troubled marriage to pop star Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez has refuted the idea of a divorce, as its not an option for her. Its been reported that the ''Maid In Manhattan' actress' four-year-old marriage to Anthony has hit the rocks, but Lopez revealed that the claims have been blown ...
Jackie Chan to play Mr. Miyagi in Karate Kid remake??
Jan 16th
Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): Hollywood actor Jackie Chan is reportedly in negotiations to play the role of Mr. Miyagi in a remake of The Karate Kid. Chan is in talks with a movie studio to appear as Mr. Miyagi - originally played by the venerable Pat Morita. The new Karate Kid is gathering even more attention as ...
Access Exclusive: Howie Mandel Clears The Air On Heart Attack Rumors
Jan 16th
Howie Mandel is speaking out after his health scare in Toronto, clearing the air about rumors he suffered a heart attack. While filming his new show, “Howie Do It,” in Toronto, Howie had a random check up for insurance purposes. An EKG showed the TV host had an irregular heartbeat and the doctor said that the ...
Leo DiCaprio Replacing Brad Pitt As Watch Ambassador
Jan 16th
Leonardo DiCaprio is stepping in for Brad Pitt – but not on a movie set. The “Revolutionary Road” star is picking up Brad’s role as ambassador for Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer, Access Hollywood has learned. Brad’s six-year contract recently expired. And Leo won’t just be in style with the watches during his three-year contract – he ...
Bomb Squad Called After Johnny Knoxville Caught Bringing Hand-Grenade Prop Into LAX
Jan 16th
Johnny Knoxville was detained by authorities at Los Angeles International Airport this morning after a Transportation Security Administration officer suspected him of having a grenade in his handbag, Access Hollywood has confirmed. The former ”Jackass” star, whose real name is John Philip Clapp, was stopped by airport police as he was about to board a 7 ...
Jenny McCarthy On How Jett Travolta’s Death Hit Close To Home
Jan 16th
Jenny McCarthy knows the terror of nearly losing her autistic son, Evan, following a seizure. Evan was saved, while sadly, John Travolta’s son, Jett, died from his seizure, a death that hit Jenny close to home. “When I first heard the news about Jett, I slowly kind of sat down… because my heart went out to ...
NBC Announces More ‘Office,’ ’30 Rock,’ ‘Loser’ & ‘ER’
Jan 16th
“ER” is finishing its final season, but fans can look forward to an extra three episodes of the long-running hospital drama – as well as fresh seasons of comedies “The Office” and “30 Rock,” NBC announced at the TCAs on Thursday. “The Office” and “30 Rock,” now in their fifth and third seasons, respectively, ...
‘Oprah’ Reveals Washington, D.C. Show Plans
Jan 16th
“The Oprah Winfrey Show” is traveling to Washington, D.C. for the historic inauguration of President-Elect Obama and Vice President-Elect Biden. In a two-day special event, the show will bring viewers a front row seat to the hottest ticket in “Oprah” show history and a celebration to remember. First, on Monday, January 19, the “Oprah” show will ...
Amy Poehler Gets Political For New Show, Talks Saying Goodbye To ‘SNL’
Jan 16th
“Saturday Night Live” star Amy Poehler is bringing politics to the primetime comedy table. Originally set up as an “Office” spin-off, during development of the show, creators Greg Daniels and Micheal Schur, took things in a different direction entirely. “The idea we had was to have a group of people from a lot of different areas, ...



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