Archive for the ‘Entertainment And Music’ Category

Gift Boxes and Other Special Bags

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Green items play an important role in maintaining a balance in the ecosystem. As demand for gift boxes and covers is rising day by day, it would be better if people use items made of organic material. Generally gift boxes are made of natural cardboard or wood. They can also be made of any fabric material. In the market there are varieties of gift boxes: pen gift boxes, corrugated gift boxes, handmade gift boxes, etc. People can select these gift boxes according to their requirement.

Packing gift baskets is necessary for some special events. For example: If you want to wish someone on their wedding ceremony or promotion event, you need a gift basket. Cellophane bags are used to wrap gift baskets. These bags are made of natural materials, which have the ability to seal freshness inside it.

Candy bags are other special bags available in the market. These bags are used to pack candies. Few special candy bags available in market are cello candy bags, cellophane candy bags, Christmas candy bags, etc. People, who don’t wish to buy candy bags from the market, can design one in their house. Candy bags designed at home are termed as personalized candy bags. Personalized candy bags can be more beautiful and stylish when compared to normal candy bags. Cost of making these bags is minimal.

Know the Hawaiian Culture

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Hawaii is an island with rich ethnicity and customs. One is greatly moved to see the nature in its best mood out here. Colorful fishes, scenic views, coral reefs, calm beeches, bluish water, and much more, all these factors make Hawaii an ideal landscape to explore. Hawaii is the place, which is known for many things, viz, jewelry, adventure, innovative styled gifts and accessory items and much more. Hawaiian gifts are marvelous pieces that are simply beautiful and graceful to have in one’s possession.

The gifts are hand designed and handcrafted for all occasions and ceremonies. Some of the popular range of Hawaiian gifts includes, Hawaiian Plush Dolls, jewelry boxes, mist fans, chess sets etc. These and many more, serve as ideal memorabilia for wedding, birthday, Christmas party, retirement, baby shower and many more festive purposes. Hula skirt is an ideal match for any type of dance party, besides, any type of dance party. The skirt is quite a popular wear in the seaside parties, beach parties, and also makes the best tropical themes for evening parties. What’s more, Hula skirt is easy to manage and looks gracious on the wearer. It multiplies the effect of the setting. It’s just the right skirt for every dancing girl!

Taylor Swift’s surprise ‘Sweet Sixteen’ birthday for Miley Cyrus

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

American country pop singer Taylor Swift threw a surprise 16th birthday party for Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus at the American Music Awards.

Swift, who is Cyrus’s BFF, arranged the birthday bash backstage, complete with balloons and a cake.

“Us girls (including Julianne Hough, Jordin Sparks and Ashley Tisdale) got together and thought it would be fun to do a little surprise party for Miley, she deserves it,” Fox News quoted Swift as saying.

And for her birthday party, Cyrus got really cool gifts, especially from her parents.

“I bought Miley her very own recording studio,” Billy-Ray Cyrus said proudly.

Last month Cyrus’s employers, Disneyland, had closed down the entire park for the first time in history so that she could celebrate her sweet 16 birthday with 500 frenzied fans.

K-Fed praises Britney’s quick thinking over son’s illness

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Kevin Federline has appreciated ex-wife Britney Spears’ quick thinking after their son was rushed to hospital following an allergic reaction.

Spears’ two-year-old son collapsed at the singer’s family home in Kentwood, Louisiana on Nov 9 and doctors concluded he had a reaction to “something he ingested.”

The 30-year-old rapper revealed that he is happy with the youngster’s swift medical treatment and has no immediate plans to seek an investigation into the matter.

“We’re pleased that someone was aware enough to see that he was having some sort of reaction and do what was necessary to make sure there were no chances taken and got Jayden to the appropriate facility and got the appropriate evaluation to be timely,” Contactmusic quoted a spokesperson for Federline as saying.

“We’re not going to jump to conclusions right now. I don’t anticipate there being a hearing,” the spokesperson added.

“I anticipate that Kevin and Britney as concerned parents will exchange information and satisfy themselves that what happened was a freak occurrence and do what they have to do to make sure that it doesn’t happen again.

“Kevin was considering going to Louisiana, but the information that we had was Jayden was already checked out. The kids will be back with Kevin shortly, not yet,” the rep said.

Casting coup?

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Ooof! My kaaliberry is buzzing with sandesas galore from my trade type khabroos. Chalo, I’ll tell you this one only because it concerns some of the biggest names in tinsel world.

and is an update on a khabar I gave you about some months ago. Deepika Padukone has been confirmed for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next movie.

But she won’t be wooing.

or being wooed.

by Ranbir Kapoor, but Hrithik Roshan.

Remember I was the first to tell you that Duggu boy was doing Bhansali’s next? Their reel life prem kahani will flag off next year, after Bhansali finalises the rest of the cast etc. Aur ab his production, Chenab Gandhi, being directed by his erstwhile assistant Vibhu Puri and featuring dadoo Amitabh Bachchan, Harman Baweja and Vidya Balan, will start much much later.

I feel sad for my Viddy B who must be dying to get back to the greasepaint grind. But then, such is life dearies.

Sophie Monk defends KFC blunder as ‘good deed gone wrong’

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Two months on from her controversial visit to KFC, Sophie Monk, a self-confessed vegetarian, has described the incident as “good deed gone wrong”.

The stunner, who has posed nude for PETA, was slammed by activists after pictures appeared in August showing her coming out of the fast food chain (long accused of using battery chickens in its food).

But, she has now defended her vegetarian stance saying that she was actually doing a good deed, which went all wrong.

“I’m such an idiot - the thing was I was in there because this homeless guy was hungry. I went past and thought ‘I’m going to go in and get him some wedges.’ I was actually doing a good deed. It’s so me to end up the other way around where I’ve done damage,” The Daily telegraph quoted her, as saying.

Earlier, Monk had protested against KFC for their animal rights form, and has claimed that she is a committed vegetarian.

After her PETA campaign, Monk said that she only ate at vegetarian restaurants as they have the “best food”.

She also criticised KFC eaters, saying: “I think the message to KFC eaters (is that) you should think about what you’re eating. If you’re eating deformed animals that are being induced by hormones, you know, it cannot be good for you.”

The health of the homeless man Monk helped is unknown.

Pope John Paul’s knife attack secret revealed in new documentary

Friday, October 17th, 2008

A secret incident, in which late Pope John Paul 2nd was attacked by a knife-wielding priest, has been revealed in a shocking new documentary.

The former pontiff’s private secretary, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, in a film based on his memoirs, revealed the 1982 incident, which John Paul had insisted should remain a secret.

The film ‘Testimony’ will be premiered by the current Cardinal of Krakow in Poland for John Paul’’s successor, Pope Benedict, at the Vatican in Rome, Italy on October 16.

As per the documentary, which was narrated by actor Michael York, Cardinal Dziwisz revealed that Spanish priest Juan Fernandez Krohn attempted to kill the Pope during a trip to Portugal.

The attempt had been made on the day after the first anniversary of gunman Mehmet Ali Agca’’s assassination attempt.

“I can now reveal that the Holy Father was wounded… There was blood,” Contactmusic quoted the cardinal as saying.

Krohn was reportedly arrested and served several years in a Portuguese prison, and was later expelled from the country.

Must-haves for winter

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Boots: Boots are here to stay for a long time. Loose slouchy Uggs, high stiletto boots, ankle length ones, thigh-high ones, heavy punk boots, you name them and they’re in style.

Experiment with colours this season - go wild with scarlet, mustard yellow, electric blue, aubergine, mint. Capes and ponchos: Team your skinny jeans and boots with a cape or a woollen poncho.

Binge on fringed woollen ponchos - they have a strong bohemian feel. Accentuate the look by choosing ponchos with large floral or geometric designs.

Cropped jackets and wide-legged trousers: This is the season’s freshest look for office goers. Pick well-fitted cropped jackets and pair with wide-legged trousers.

Neutral colours are in - good options are grey, beige, ivory, black, deep midnight blue, chocolate brown. Team with bright shoes, in red, yellow, inky blue, mint green, fiery orange, and bags in matching colours.

Tunics in solids: Team smart semi-formal fine wool tunics in neutral colours with bright stockings, scarves and mufflers. Opt for solid colours this season as opposed to the usual prints.

Peshawari pajamas with long kurta: This festive and bridal season be one step ahead in traditional wear with 0Peshawari pajamas teamed with long kurtas. The pajamas can be richly embroidered and the kurta should preferably be in a contrast complimenting colour.

Now, you can buy an Armani right here

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

World-renowned luxury designer Giorgio Armani has set up shop in India at Delhi’s upscale DLF Emporio mall with two boutiques - Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani. In an exclusive interview to Hindustan Times, the iconic designer who has dressed such Hollywood actors as George Clooney and Cate Blanchett was upbeat about his latest venture.

“I believe we will get a similar response in India to the one we have received in places like Russia and China. In markets where Armani has not been widely available, we tend to find that many people already know the brand and are hungry to experience it first hand.

” Through a joint venture with DLF Retail, the Armani boutiques in Delhi will have the entire collection of merchandise with its retail ambience matching stores in Milan, London and New York. The merchandise will include ready-to-wear, full fabric and leather accessories, fragrances, watches and jewellery for both men and women.

The designer who has also dressed Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, said India has always inspired him. “I love the exoticism of India.

It is so very different to what I am used to in Europe and America,” he said. “Sometimes you can see Indian influences in my collections - particularly in my use of iridescent and shiny fabrics like silk, and my deployment of striking colourful highlights.

There have also occasionally been trouser-shapes that derive from the Indian jodhpuri.”.

Eva Mendes loves ’sexy’ tag

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Hollywood actress Eva Mendes has said she loves it when she is deemed as an object of desire and termed sexy.

The 34-year-old actress also said she adores the tag, as long as it doesn’t hurt her acting career, reports accesshollywood.com.

“I love it! But it’s not important to me to always be thought of as sexy. I like it when it doesn’t limit my career. It’s a part of my life, but on a secondary plane,” she told the Spanish edition of fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue.