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Stars over the moon about Obama's speech

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:22:00 +0000

Stars over the moon about Obama's speech

DENVER - First word on Barack Obama's historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: "It was excellent," Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said. "It was amazing." "Incredible," said Jessica Alba simply, before joining Fergie, Rosario Dawson, Wilmer Valderrama and Kerry Washington at a private exit from Invesco Field. Alba was at the speech with husband Cash Warren.

Other celebrities in attendance included George Lucas with girlfriend Mellody Hardon and his daughter, Forest Whitaker with wife Keisha and Star Jones, and Daniel Dae Kim of "Lost," who posed for pictures with the Hawaii delegation.

Next for Obama and his celebrity backers?

"What I hope happens is the country doesn't forget the jubilation and excitement that's been generated here," Kim said. "And I hope it turns into something that changes the world."

will.i.am performed his speech-song "Yes We Can" with John Legend during the run-up to Obama's speech. Susan Sarandon and Anne Hathaway sang along in the stands as Sheryl Crow performed "Change is Gonna Come," and crooner Michael McDonald prompted many a flag wave with his rendition of "America the Beautiful."

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Oprah Winfrey left Denver with the candidate she wanted, but reportedly without her eyelashes.

The talk-show host said she was moved to tears by Obama's speech. And those must've been some serious tears.

"I cried my eyelashes off," she said in the bowels of Invesco Field, moments after Obama accepted the nomination for president before an estimated 84,000 people.

"I think it's the most powerful thing I have ever experienced," she added, calling Obama's words "transcendent." On the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a Dream Speech," Winfrey compared Obama's words to those of the civil-rights leader, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.

"He's not an African-American candidate," she said. "He's a candidate for Americans."

Winfrey threw her support behind Obama early — even before the Democratic primaries got under way last year. She's stayed active since, hosting rallies and fundraisers that even Obama has acknowledged have given him a boost.

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Before singing the national anthem to a slowly filling stadium, Jennifer Hudson appeared lost in thought, wearing a casual gray dress and listening to iPod earphones as her handlers asked for directions to the podium. While waiting, she typed on a Sidekick.

"Fired up!" said an excited Spike Lee on the field. "Bigger than the Super Bowl!"

The only major party planned for Thursday night was an elite event sponsored by Vanity Fair and Google.

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Among the celebrities spotted in and around the convention on Wednesday was Steven Spielberg, who directed a short film on veterans that shown at the convention. Jennifer Lopez spoke at a reception honoring children's rights activist Marian Wright Edelman. Ben Affleck read excerpts from a Howard Zinn book and made an appearance at the city's food bank for America's Second Harvest.

Affleck was joined by his wife, Jennifer Garner, at the book reading at the Starz Green Room across the street from the Pepsi Center. Also participating: Dawson, Washington, Taye Diggs, Hill Harper and Josh Brolin.

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Also on Wednesday:

• The Black Eyed Peas performed a concert at the Fillmore Auditorium for the Creative Coalition. Fergie praised Hillary Rodham Clinton's Tuesday-night speech, saying Clinton "really spoke to me as a woman. And I think she spoke to a lot of people in that way."

• Politicians including former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner attended a ONE Campaign party featuring a Kanye West performance. Also in attendance: Whitaker, Kal Penn, Jamie Foxx and director Davis Guggenheim.

• Muhammad Ali sat in the convention audience.

• Fran Drescher, Ashley Judd and Joy Bryant joined Lopez at the reception honoring Edelman.

• Hathaway and others gathered at a morning reception honoring Annette Bening for her work narrating the documentary "14 Women," about women in the U.S. Senate.

• Big Boi of Outkast was at the airport on his way out of town after hosting a Radio One show where he interviewed John Legend, among others.

Jane Seymour part of sweet formula in 'Dear Prudence'

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:01:00 +0000

Jane Seymour part of sweet formula in 'Dear Prudence'

Dear Prudence" may combine more proven TV elements than any movie in recent memory: a warm, beautiful workaholic who needs to pause long enough to find romance, the tough rural cop who turns out be a sensitive romantic, the amateur sleuths who turn out to have incredible investigative instincts and the phony cad who's trying to wreck an entire town to feed his own greed.

It also has Jane Seymour and Jamey Sheridan, who are both, as usual, pure pleasure to watch.

All this doesn't add up to a great movie, alas. But it's as comfortable as a late-summer cocktail on the patio, and because a Hallmark movie is as reliable as a Hallmark greeting card, we know that in the end, everyone will get what he or she deserves.

Prudence McCoy (Seymour) hosts a smart and chic helpful-hints TV show. She's a Martha Stewart character who's also a nice person off-camera. She has a tip for how to improve everything in life, from indisposed Labrador retrievers to bad coffee. She also has a loyal, incredibly ingenious young assistant in Nigel Forsythe III (Ryan Cartwright).

Her caring boss, however, sees a problem: Obsessive and overworked Pru needs a vacation. Actually, Pru needs a life, but one step at a time.

So he sends her to a luxury resort in Wyoming, where, being warm and fuzzy, she immediately befriends an American Indian woman whose son is found mysteriously dead a day or so later. The police say it was suicide. The mother isn't buying.

So Pru, since she has some time on her hands, sets out to discover the truth. She rings up Nigel, he flies out, and suddenly they turn into the greatest detective team since Indiana Jones and Short Round.

Eddie Duncan (Sheridan) is the good-hearted local detective who at first is skeptical of this New Yorker who wears the wrong shoes on a long woodland trek to the place where the young man plunged - or was tossed - off a cliff.

Soon, however, Duncan is inviting Pru for a drink at a local lounge, where she learns he also plays jazz piano. Any viewers who can't connect the dots from here should lose their license to watch any future Hallmark movies.

Along the way, Pru also discovers some secrets about her mother, whom she regrets she did not know better, and young Nigel runs into a young woman who, well, let's say he's now got his own dots to connect.

"Dear Prudence" doesn't seem to have any connection to the Beatles song beyond borrowing its title, by the way. But if this flick does well, and there's every reason to think it should, the Prudence character could return for future Hallmark mystery movies.

With a void in endearing female sleuths almost since Angela Lansbury hung up her powers of induction, it would be a shame if she didn't.

Kardashian Family Pizza Night

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:58:00 +0000

Kardashian Family Pizza Night

They had a blast at the big Disney Premiere of "The Cheetah Girls One World" at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles last night (August 12). And afterwards Kim Kardashian and her family headed out for dinner.

The paparazzi were in full force as the Kardashians/Jenners arrived at Mozza Premiere Pizza looking a bit hungry and having a marvelous time.

Before going inside, Khloe Kardashian and Bruce Jenner snuggled up together to pose for the paparazzi, looking like an adorable father and (step) daughter.

Meanwhile, Kim didn't waste any time heading for the restaurant's front door. It looks like all of that red carpet hoopla gives a girl quite an appetite! Then again, with how good she looked in her bathing suit last week in Cabo San Lucas, she doesn't have anything to worry about.

Enjoy the pictures of Kim Kardashian and family out to eat at Mozza Premiere Pizza last night (August 12).

Kim Kardashian and Family Check Out Cheetah Girls

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:54:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian and Family Check Out Cheetah Girls
It was a big night for the Disney hit show Cheetah Girls as the El Capitan Theatre hosted the premiere of "The Cheetah Girls One World." And Kim Kardashian and the fam all showed up to support Adrienne Bailon.

The Kardashian crew in attendance included, Kim, Khloe, Robert, and Kourtney as well as mother Kris Jenner and sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner.

And the "Disaster Movie" hottie was all about looking hot for the roving paparazzi, sporting a sexy black bow-strapped dress with matching shoes and a flirty half-pulled-back hairdo.

Meanwhile sisters Khloe and Kourtney sported a wispy leaf-printed summer dress and a cute and colorful yellow frock, respectively.

Enjoy the pictures of Kim Kardashian, her family, Adrienne Bailon and Cheryl Burke at the LA premiere of "The Cheetah Girls One World" (August 12).

Naomi Campbell: Chillin’ in Ibiza

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:46:00 +0000

Naomi Campbell: Chillin’ in Ibiza

It's one of the hottest spots for celebrities to escape their hectic lives and yesterday (August 11) Naomi Campbell was spotted enjoying the Spanish island of Ibiza.

The beautiful supermodel and her family have been vacationing in the Spanish Mediterranean Islands this week, living in the lap of luxury. Miss Campbell, along with boyfriend Marcus Elias and friends were spotted piling into a dingy boat getting ready to hit the high seas.

Once in the boat, they headed off to a much larger yacht that was anchored offshore for some fun in the sun and swimming to pass the time.

And Naomi looked summertime sexy in a white bikini underneath a holly white cover-up dress with superstar shades and sandals.

Enjoy the pictures of Naomi Campbell out boating with her beau (August 11).

Audrina Patridge: Summer Sexy

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:42:00 +0000

Audrina Patridge: Summer Sexy

Never one to be cooped up indoors, Audrina Patridge was spotted out and about in Hollywood yesterday enjoying the beautiful weather.

The "Hills" hottie looked summertime sexy in a blue-washed sundress with brown leather strappy heeled sandals, matching handbag, and a pair of aviator sunglasses.

Miss Patridge recently told press that she's a lot more assertive than she appears on her hit MTV reality show. "I don't feel like they show me on The Hills sticking up for myself. They edit that out. In real life, though, I'm bubbly and fun and talkative, and when you see me on the show I'm always sitting there and sad. But I'm fine with it because it's not my show."

As for her "Into the Blue 2" gig, Audrina says it's a welcome departure from "The Hills." "It's so different from a reality show because I have lines to memorize. The Hills definitely helped just in terms of being in front of the cameras and being used to crews watching me. It made it a lot more comfortable on a film set."

Enjoy the pictures of Audrina Patridge out in Hollywood on Monday (August 11).

Taylor Momsen’s a Brooklyn Babe

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:40:00 +0000

Taylor Momsen’s a Brooklyn Babe

She may be young (16 years old as of last month), but Taylor Momsen knows how to get the boys' attention. And yesterday she was looking hot on the Brooklyn set of Gossip Girl.

The Jenny Humphrey actress had it going on with a plaid schoolgirl outfit as she filmed scenes with Penn Badgley, stopping to pose for the paparazzi at one point.

Afterwards, Miss Momsen spent some time with her mother Collette, stopping into a nearby deli to pick up some Goldfish cracker snacks to munch on as they strolled down the street.

Sporting a blue tank top along with some flair-legged jeans and white sunglasses, Taylor, again, gave the shutterbugs a few smiles before heading on her way.

Enjoy the pictures of Taylor Momsen and Penn Badgley working on "Gossip Girl", along with shots of Taylor out in Brooklyn with her gal pal (August 11).

Memorial held for Bernie Mac

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:33:00 +0000

Memorial held for Bernie Mac

Thousands of mourners bid farewell to comedian Bernie Mac at his funeral in Chicago.Samuel L Jackson was among the celebrities who attended the service at the House of Hope Church on the city's South Side where Mac grew up.

Mac died on August 9, aged 50, due to complications from pneumonia. He had been at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital since the middle of July.

Mayor Richard Daley recalled that the star was in his office recently, asking how he could help fight violent crime in the city.

"He wanted to help get children away from a life of crime and violence," Mayor Daley said during the service. "That's why he's the king of comedy. He never lost his soul in Chicago."

The service included the reading of condolence letters from children, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and from Mac's beloved White Sox baseball team.

Comedian Chris Rock and Ocean's 11 co-star Don Cheadle were also in attendance.

Duffy: 'Lydon was rotten'

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:12:00 +0000

Duffy: 'Lydon was rotten'

Welsh soul star Duffy has branded punk rocker John Lydon "horrible" after he attacked her at this year's Mojo Awards.Duffy was collecting a gong for Song of the Year at the London event in June when the Sex Pistols frontman - also known as Johnny Rotten - pinned her against a wall.

She recalls, "He'd been heckling me when I went to pick up an award, shouting 'Duffo', 'Up the Duffy', things like that - nice!

"When I picked up the award, I had to walk past him so I went to say 'Hi' and suddenly he had me pinned against the wall. I just went white and had to get away.

"I just had to leave the building through the back door, it was horrible. I went home with a heavy heart and an award."

But the singer admits she has forgiven Lydon for his behaviour.

She adds, "I'm not a person to hold a grudge. The only reason you become strong is because of the things you experience in life."

Aldridge hits back at affair reports

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:49:00 +0000

Aldridge hits back at affair reports

Student Casey Aldrige insists reports he cheated on teen actress Jamie Lynn Spears while she was pregnant with the pair's child are bogus.The teen couple welcomed baby Maddie into the world in June - and are now planning to wed, according to reports.

But their relationship was rocked this week by tabloid claims made by Aldridge's ex Kelli Dawson.

She tells the current issue of In Touch magazine that she enjoyed a long-term affair with the 19-year-old hunk - while his girlfriend, Spears, was six months pregnant with his first child.

But Aldridge has denied the allegations, accusing his 28-year-old ex of fabricating the story to make money.

Hollywood Hotties Check Out Piaget Party

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Hollywood Hotties Check Out Piaget Party

The New York City shutterbugs were all over at the Loft and Garden at Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan last night. And with good reason- stars like Leighton Meester, Mena Suvari, Emmy Rossum, Liv Tyler, and Maggie Gyllenhaal were all there as well!

And it was all in the name of fashion as Piaget hosted the Limelight Paris-New York collection shindig, unveiling new looks and partying all night.

Mena Suvari looked to be having a marvelous time schmoozing with guests, sporting a violet with black accents halter-style dress with black peep toe heels, while Liv Tyler took in the festivities in an Asian-style floral patterned minidress with black strappy heels.

Never one to disappoint, Maggie Gyllenhaal kept things simple-yet-sexy in a sleeveless black knee-length dress, and Emmy Rossum cutened up the night with a strapless mocha mini with matching shoes.

Enjoy the pictures from the Limelight Paris-New York Collection night (August 7).

Halle Berry Glams Up Black Film Festival

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:27:00 +0000

Halle Berry Glams Up Black Film Festival

One look at Halle Berry and you'd never guess she has a newborn at home. The iconic actress was looking fine at the 12th Annual Black Film Festival last night.

Making a grand entrance at the Opening Night Gala of the 12th Annual Black Film Festival at the WGA Theatre in Beverly Hills, California, Berry was turning heads in a black halter-style knee-length dress with matching heels.

The Oscar winner schmoozed on the red carpet a bit before heading inside to introduce a special screening of the classic film "Carmen Jones."

Jeff Friday, the founder and CEO of Film Life, Inc. and the ABFF announced, "The theme of this year's festival is Exploring Black Romance and Sexuality in American Cinema, so we thought it would be interesting to take a look back and examine the first film in contemporary cinema to showcase a modern-day love story featuring a sexy African-American duo."

Enjoy the pictures of Halle Berry at the 12th Annual Black Film Festival (August 7).

Bollywood’s bathroom beauties

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:11:00 +0000

Bollywood’s bathroom beauties

In a country not blessed with the most breath-taking personal space for masses, ultra-glam bathroom sequences seem to have become a fetish for filmmakers. Cite it as an excuse to showcase a heroine’s sensuality to the fullest or the start of a romantic angle; we have had several steamy bathroom scenes getting past the censor board. Fropki.com lists down the best ones in recent memory

Katrina Kaif

Talking about recent memory, listed among the sexiest women in globe, Katrina Kaif has one aesthetic bathroom shot to her credit. The film that won her the title of an ‘actress’, Namastey London saw the peach-complexioned lass glowing in a bath robe. Straight out of a shower, the actress not just sizzled in her skimpy avatar but also with that unperturbed charm when like a true Punjab da puttar, Akki shut the door for her, preventing a public glance.

One of the boldest actresses we know, Kareena Kapoor has rarely shied away from sensational cinema. And even though Tashan may have seen the skimpiest of her in a bikini, it was Fidaa and Yaadein that got her getting into towels for the camera.

If the first one made for a lavish love making scene with an equally hot Fardeen Khan in a bath tub surrounded by lit candles, Yaadein revoked the ‘young girl’ in each woman.

After all, isn’t dancing around in towels and dreaming about prince charming an integral part of growing up?

Not too many A-grade films boast of opening scenes that show the lead heroine strutting her stuff around in a bath robe.

But impossible becomes inevitable when the name’s Priyanka Chopra.

Slender and sultry, Piggy Chops became the talk of the town after her opening bathroom sequence in Mujhse Shaadi Karoge. Not just Sallu and Akki, but the entire nation went singing ‘MSK...’ after watching Priyanka’s innocently playful yet inviting act.

If the topic is sensuality and showers, can our sex diva Mallika be left behind.

Though the actress hasn’t recently given us a dose of her best acts when it comes to shower sequences, her act in Murder is one we will never forget.

Seducing us with her sleek rejection even as Ashmit approaches her, Mallika’s act was still enticing for its sex quotient

The most elegant of Yash Raj heroines, one would seldom expect Rani Mukherjee to shed layers for a bathroom shot.

But with the production house’s popularity going down the drain, a desperate effect to cash in on some meat saw Rani doing the unthinkable in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. Unlike most such sequences that thrive on romance and seduction, this one was an out and out frustration cleansing session.

With her bold transformation belted out in the song, what better way to express it than some sharp edge visuals and a hot and spirited Rani doing a fiery fusion dance in towel costumes.

Kelsey Grammer nearly died after heart attack

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:54:00 +0000

Kelsey Grammer nearly died after heart attack

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television star Kelsey Grammer, best known from "Cheers" and his sitcom "Frasier," nearly died after suffering a heart attack last month, he told U.S. showbiz news program "Entertainment Tonight." Grammer, 53, felt chest pains while paddle-boarding with his wife in Hawaii, where they have a second home, and was taken to hospital, where he was found to have suffered a heart attack.

At the time, about seven weeks ago, his spokesman Stan Rosenfield said it was a mild heart attack but declined to give further details of Grammer's condition or medical treatment.

But Grammer told "Entertainment Tonight" that the heart attack was not actually mild at all and he nearly died because his heart stopped.

"They had to blast me twice and get me started all over again," he told the news program in an interview to be aired on Thursday evening.

"I did think: 'Oh gosh, I have got to hang on. I've got too much junk I've got to take care of. I've got to take care of the family."'

Grammer, who stars with Kevin Costner in the political comedy "Swing Vote" that opens August 1, said it felt "like somebody was actually trying to tear my chest apart with, like, the jaws of life."

Grammer's heart attack came three weeks after he learned the Fox network was canceling his sitcom "Back to You," in which he played a pompous, womanizing TV news anchor opposite Patricia Heaton. The series lasted only one season.

"Obviously you play the hand you're dealt, and it has been a very interesting hand lately; it has been tough," he said.

Grammer gained fame portraying the snooty but lovable psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane for 20 years on NBC, first as a supporting player on the comedy hit "Cheers" and then as the lead in the Emmy-winning spinoff series "Frasier."

Grammer also supplies the voice of the recurring character Sideshow Bob on the Fox cartoon series "The Simpsons."

Reuters/Nielsen

Leighton Meester’s Longchamp Party Night

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:50:00 +0000

Leighton Meester’s Longchamp Party Night

While her Gossip Girl costar Blake Lively was across town checking out the "Dark Knight" movie premiere, Leighton Meester was busy at the Longchamp 60th Anniversary soiree.

The brunette beauty mingled like a seasoned pro with the likes of Brooke Shields, Lindsay Price and Susan Sarandon at La Maison Unique Longchamp.

And she looked nothing short of amazing in a black tank-style minidress along with a pair of fun white-with-black-accents heels and some seriously red lipstick.

It's no wonder there were so many lovely ladies at the Longchamp party- the company has been making much-sought-after handbags and purses for the fairer sex since the 1970s.

Enjoy the pictures from the Longchamp 60th Anniversary Celebration (July 14).

Big Weekend for Brooke Hogan

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:53:00 +0000

Big Weekend for Brooke Hogan

We've all fallen in love with her thanks to the "Hogan Knows Best" reality show. And now Brooke Hogan is spreading her wings with a new show of her very own.

Over the weekend, the blonde singer/reality TV actress celebrated the premiere of her new gig "Brooke Knows Best" with a red carpet party/concert at Miami hotspot club Mansion.

The "Brookster" arrived looking ravishing in a little short yellow party dress along with a pair of sexy high heels as she hammed it up for the paparazzi along with costars Ashley and Glenn.

From there, Miss Hogan headed inside to prepare for her concert, taking the stage and wowing the audience with some seriously talented singing and dancing.

The first episode of "Brooke Knows Best," which premiered last night, introduced viewers to Brooke's roommates Ashley and Glenn, as well as other friends, dancers, choreographers, producers, songwriter, and various other business associates.

This season, we'll get to see Brooke consider a tattoo, help her roommate find guys as a "wing woman" and date a guy who is into a plethora of extreme sports.

Enjoy the pictures of Brooke Hogan performing at Mansion (July 13), and attending her show's premiere party the night before.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Welcome Baby Twins!

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:50:00 +0000

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Welcome Baby Twins!

The long wait is finally over, as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed healthy baby twins into the world on Saturday night (July 12).

The "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" co-star supercouple are now proud parents of a son and a daughter, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline, whom arrived via Cesarian section at the seaside Fondation Lenval in Nice, France. Knox weighed 5.03 lbs, while Vivienne came in a tad lighter at an even 5 lbs.

"The babies are doing well. The operation went just perfectly," Dr. Michael Sussmann told press. "Angelina is in very good spirits. Brad Pitt was at her side. He was there and all was well. The mother and father are very, very happy."

According to AP reports, the Jolie-Pitt's doctor explained that "the Cesarean was moved forward for medical reasons so that the babies could be born in the best conditions."

From this point, Angelina is expected to stay in the hospital for a few days before heading home with her family's newest additions!

Salim Hamdan, former bin Laden driver and bodyguard

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:18:00 +0000

Salim Hamdan, former bin Laden driver and bodyguard

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Salim Ahmed Hamdan, who is to go on trial Monday after more than six years at the US "war on terror" camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is a Yemeni orphan who was driver and bodyguard to Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.Born in Hadramout, Yemen, around 1970, Hamdan was captured in Afghanistan in November 2001 after five years of allegedly close service to the man behind the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.

The indictment against Hamdan alleges that he met bin Laden in the Afghan city of Kandahar in 1996 and "ultimately became a bodyguard and personal driver" for the Al-Qaeda leader.

"On diverse occasions between 1996 and November of 2001, Hamdan drove or accompanied Osama bin Laden to various Al-Qaeda-sponsored training camps, press conferences or lectures," the indictment said.

It alleges that Hamdan received training in the use of rifles, handguns and machine guns in an Al-Qaeda camp and also "delivered weapons, ammunition or other supplies to Al-Qaeda members and associates."

According to author Jonathan Mahler, whose book about the Hamdan case is scheduled for release in August, Hamdan, an orphan, was recruited for jihad, or holy war, in 1996, when he was earning a modest living as a taxi driver in the Yemeni city of Sanaa.

Although not particularly religious, Hamdan, then believed to be 26, decided to travel with 35 other Muslims to Tajikistan, where Islamist militants were battling the Russian-backed government, Mahler wrote in the New York Times.

The would-be militants reached Afghanistan but were turned back at the border with Tajikistan after a six-month journey through the mountains.

Hamdan and the others turned for help to bin Laden, who had recently taken up residence in Afghanistan after being expelled from Sudan.

In late November 2001, two months after the September 11 attacks and more than a month after the US launched a military operation against the Taliban, Hamdan was captured by Afghan warlords, according to Mahler.

He was turned over to US forces for a 5,000-dollar bounty and spent the next six months in US prison camps in Bagram and Kandahar, according to Mahler.

Hamdan was flown to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in May 2002, where he was confined to a small cell while awaiting trial.

He was charged with conspiracy in July 2003, but his lawyers contested the validity of the special military tribunal before which he was to appear in 2004.

The US Supreme Court ruled in June 2006 that the government had overstepped its powers in creating the military tribunals, but they were re-established by an act of Congress some months later.

Hamdan has been described by US journalists who attended his hearings at Guantanamo as haggard, with difficulty walking due to back pains.

Hamdan has told preliminary hearings that he was kept in isolation and endured a humiliating interrogation by a female. The defense also has said he was awakened every hour for 50 days in 2003.

Miley Cyrus is a Blonde Beach Babe

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:58:00 +0000

Miley Cyrus is a Blonde Beach Babe

Back for another day of filming at the beach, Miley Cyrus tossed on her blonde wig as she playfully shot a few more surfboard scenes in Malibu on Thursday (July 10).

Wearing a white and blue Hawaiian dress, the Disney starlet was all smiles as she was carried about by four sexy surfers - filming her new flick "Hannah Montana: The Movie".

As previously reported by Fropki.com, the film's synopsis reads: "As Hannah Montana's popularity begins to take over her life, Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus), on the urging form her father (Billy Ray Cyrus), takes a trip to her hometown of Crowley Corners, Tennessee to get some perspective on what matters in life the most."

The highly anticipated theatrical release, which co-stars Miley's now-rumored boyfriend Lucas Till, makes its way to theaters on May 1, 2009.

Enjoy the pictures of Miley Cyrus out filming her new movie (July 10).

Brooke Hogan Keeps Busy on the Promotional Trail

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:55:00 +0000

Brooke Hogan Keeps Busy on the Promotional Trail

She's branching off on her own Reality TV career and Brooke Hogan is all about drumming up as much publicity as possible to insure it's a success.

The "Hogan Knows Best" babe was spotted on her way out of CW11 Studios this morning sporting an immaculate white summer dress and heels as she greeted fans and signed autographs.

The day before the paparazzi caught up to the "Brookster" as she arrived back at her hotel following a long day of television appearances and interviews, looking perky in a bright blue top and high-waisted black pants.

Regarding her parents' messy divorce, Brooke is trying to look on the bright side of it all. "I don't think our family is falling apart or getting destroyed. I just think it's rearranging itself in the way God meant it to be – because it wasn't working how it was."

But it's not all good in the 'hood- she described the news that her 48-year-old mom is dating a 19-year-old former classmate as "kind of disappointing. She was always my hero when I was growing up. I feel like I have to be the mother now."

Enjoy the pictures of Brooke Hogan out at CW11 studios this morning (July 11), and promoting the day before.

Tiger Woods, New York Giants big winners at ESPYs

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:43:00 +0000

Tiger Woods, New York Giants big winners at ESPYs

LOS ANGELES - Tiger Woods won three trophies at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday night, including his fifth male athlete of the year award, giving him a career-leading 21 wins in the show's 16-year history.Woods surpassed retired cyclist Lance Armstrong for most wins as male athlete. He earned his fourth consecutive ESPY for best golfer and won best championship performance for his playoff victory at the U.S. Open on a bad left knee.

Woods is at home in Florida recuperating from last month's knee surgery, causing him to miss this week's British Open and the rest of the PGA season.

Singer Justin Timberlake, an avid golfer and Memphis Tigers fan, hosted the show honoring the year's best sports moments and athletes, which moved this year to the Nokia Theatre downtown. It airs Sunday at 9 p.m. EDT on ESPN.

Timberlake performed an original rock opera that showcased his passion for sports. He repeatedly zinged Los Angeles Galaxy star David Beckham, who sat in the front row with his wife, Victoria.

"Dude, I got to give you props. Single-handedly you made soccer in America this much more popular," Timberlake said, holding his thumb and index finger an inch apart. "I call it soccer because in America we already have a game dudes play called football."

The Super Bowl champion New York Giants tied Woods with three victories: best game, best upset and best play, which was David Tyree's leaping catch of quarterback Eli Manning's pass that kept the team's game-winning drive alive.

Being with his teammates again had recently retired defensive end Michael Strahan joking that he's considering a comeback, a la Brett Favre.

"There's mornings I wake up and I feel like calling the Giants, especially after watching Brett, and saying, `If it's not going to be a big deal like the Brett Favre situation, I'd like to come back,'" Strahan said backstage, drawing laughter from his teammates.

"We're having a controversy in New York. I want my position back. The gap attack is back," a smiling Strahan said, exposing the famous gap in his front teeth.

Candace Parker was a double winner, earning female athlete of the year and female college athlete honors. She led Tennessee to its second consecutive NCAA national championship before becoming the WNBA's No. 1 draft pick and going to the Los Angeles Sparks.

"I'm just excited I got to meet David Beckham," said Parker, who received her trophy from the English superstar. "I grew up playing soccer, so I love David Beckham. I was thinking, `Don't trip, don't trip.' He's truly an inspiration."

Tennis players Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, along with Woods, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., NHL star Sidney Crosby and bowler Norm Duke repeated as winners in their individual sports categories. Like Woods, Federer won his category for the fourth straight year.

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was chosen as comeback of the year, having successfully battled drug addiction to reach the major leagues. Tuesday, Hamilton hit a record 28 homers in the first round of the All-Star Home Run Derby.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award nearly 40 years after their black power salute on the medals stand at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

The track stars bowed their heads and raised their black-gloved fists toward the sky as the national anthem played, an action they said represented the struggle for racial equality but got them kicked out of the games. The Ashe award is given to individuals whose contributions transcend sports.

"So many times people have tried to split Mr. Smith and I up," Carlos told the crowd. "None of those snipes will ever, ever erase the history that Mr. Smith and I have. We are one and we will continue to be one."

Smith noted that he and Carlos have had differing opinions in the ensuing years, but he said, "The important thing about Carlos and Smith is the issues are the same about human rights."

Former Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett was given the Jimmy V ESPY for Perseverance, named for the late North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano.

Everett sustained what was thought to be a paralyzing spinal cord injury during the 2007 season opener, but after rehabilitation, he is walking again.

"I had to persevere from this injury. It was tough and I'm real nervous right now," he told the crowd. "I'm real happy I can be here standing before everybody. Jimmy V. said never give up. That's the main thing I told myself every day lying in the hospital bed."

The best moment category honored Western Oregon's Sara Tucholsky, along with Central Washington's Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace, for their sportsmanship during a Division II softball game.

Tucholsky homered, but missed first base and started back to tag it when she collapsed with a knee injury. Holtman and Wallace, her opponents, stunned fans by carrying Tucholsky around the bases so the three-run homer would count.

The ensuing attention they received has been enjoyable, Tucholsky said, but she admitted, "Tearing your ACL is not fun."

Winners in all but the Jimmy V, Arthur Ashe and comeback categories were determined by online fan voting for the fifth consecutive year.

Pamela Anderson: “Big Brother” Down Under

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:47:00 +0000

Pamela Anderson: “Big Brother” Down Under
She's been tantalizing American guys for almost two decades now, and it's time for Pamela Anderson to show the boys down in Australia some attention.

The "Baywatch" hottie was spotted hamming it up for the paparazzi earlier today in Queensland, Australia at a press conference, sporting a yellow sundress and super-high brown heels.

Apparently Aussie audiences are getting plenty of Pam these days, as she's invaded the Big Brother house. And the male occupants of the residence couldn't be happier to see her.

One of the housemates, Cherry, exclaimed, "Dude, she is smokin," while another named Alice expressed her dismay with the blonde bombshell's arrival, saying, "I'm not sunbathing next to her!"

Reportedly, Pammie's own camera crew from her reality show will also be in the house for her 3-day stay. And just like everything else on Big Brother, it's bound to get dramatic and unpredictable.

Enjoy the pictures of Pamela Anderson at the press conference for Big Brother (July 9).

Minnie Driver to Raise Baby in America

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:44:00 +0000

Minnie Driver to Raise Baby in America

Still keeping mum on the name of her babydaddy, Minnie Driver was spotted out and about in Santa Monica, California yesterday picking up some takeout food.

Rocking a sleeveless green maternity top and black and white striped pajama pants, the "Good Will Hunting" babe seemed annoyed by the swarming paparazzi, doing her best to shield herself from the shutterbugs.

Miss Driver recently told press that she'd changed her mind regarding where she planned to raise her soon-to-be-born from the UK to the USA. "I'm fully planning on having my baby there. I've made my home in America; I love it."

And according to reports, Driver is less than two months away from giving birth, with a due date estimated to be sometime at the end of August.

Enjoy the pictures of Minnie Driver out getting takeout in Santa Monica (July 6).

Kim Kardashian Talks Fourth of July Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:25:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian Talks Fourth of July Weekend
After a rousing couple of days with her boyfriend Reggie Bush and both of their families, Kim Kardashian grabbed a little time for herself on Saturday.

The "Disaster Movie" starlet was spotted out and about in Beverly Hills, California following an appointment at her favorite nail salon. And she looked beautiful in a casual blue halter-style dress with a pair of strappy sandals.

According to Kim's Official Blog, she and her New Orleans Saints stud spent the Fourth of July holiday at Reggie's mom's house with the whole Kardashian and Bush bunch to boot.

And at one point, she writes, it became a contest to see who could throw whom into the pool. "Khloe and Reggie started it by throwing my mom in! Then Reggie threw Rob in and broke his cell phone! Then Reggie threw Khloe in! Then Khloe threw me in! She dropped me on the way to the pool but I still couldn't escape not being thrown in!!!"

Enjoy the pictures of Kim Kardahsian out getting her nails done over the holiday weekend (July 5).

Celebrity Good Hair, Bad Hair

noreply@blogger.com (sarfunnisha) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:19:00 +0000

Celebrity Good Hair, Bad Hair

They've got the world's top hair stylists on speed dial, but even Hollywood's most stylish stars suffer from the dreaded bad hair day now and then. We found them at their best -- and hair-raising worst! Here, Katherine Heigl

shows us how to do waves the right way with her old Hollywood glam look. But with too much product her locks look dingy -- not to mention straight out of "There's Something About Mary!"

Please tell us this mullet-inspired chop job is for a movie role! Hopefully Jada's hair will grow out soon to our preferred look -- shiny and sleek

Only Bo Derek could be a perfect "10" in cornrows. We're glad this new mommy has traded her Dirrty 'do for Marilyn Monroe-inspired platinum blonde waves.

No wonder Posh started a blunt bob trend in Hollywood -- it suits her perfectly. In her stodgy up-do, however, she looks like she's taking her reputation as an ice queen a little too seriously

How did L.A.'s biggest party girl end up with a soccer mom haircut? Luckily, Paris soon grew her 'do into a perfectly flirty asymmetrical bob