‘Circle of Fashion’

‘Circle of Fashion’

A model presents a creation inspired by native Indian culture by Colombian designer Martha Arredondo. – Photo by Reuter

Shah Rukh Khan faces police probe over cricket row

Shah Rukh Khan gestures towards a security guard blowing a whistle to direct children accompanying him off the playing field after the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.—AFP Photo MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan faced a police probe and a lifetime ban from Mumbai’s main cricket stadium on Thursday following a furious late-night row with staff at the ground, officials said. The actor, who co-owns the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders, took a group of youngsters including his daughter Suhana onto the pitch of the Wankhede Stadium after a match on Wednesday night. A security guard tried to stop them from playing, leading the multi-millionaire actor to argue angrily for 10-15 minutes before finally giving up and leaving the stadium, an AFP photographer witnessed. “Security officials told him to leave, but Shah Rukh Khan started the brawl,” Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) secretary Nitin Dalal told NDTV news. “He entered the ground half an hour after the game. The officers told him that this was not the right time. He misbehaved and he used foul language,” he added. Dalal said the MCA had filed a police complaint and would ban the cricket-crazy star from future attendance at the Wankhede Stadium. “He’ll not be allowed for any match—Test match, one-day international or any T20 or IPL matches hereafter. That is what we have decided,” said MCA treasurer Ravi Savant. The sweaty and dishevelled appearance of Khan, one of the most popular stars of the nation’s prolific Bollywood film industry, was a far cry from the carefully managed image presented through his advertising and acting roles. The 46-year-old was embroiled in another ugly row in January after a female director accused him of assaulting her husband at a late-night party. Khan has also been summoned to appear before a court in Jaipur later this month after he was seen smoking at the city’s main cricket stadium, in violation of anti-smoking laws.

Lady GaGa's 'Born This Way' Concert in Indonesia Gets Canceled

Lady GaGa's upcoming concert in Indonesia was scrapped, so it was announced on Tuesday, May 15. "The National Police said verbally that [the concert] would not be permitted," said Jakarta police spokesman Sr. Comr. Rikwanto as quoted by the Jakarta Globe.

The gig was halted by authorities due to protests launched by Islamic hard-liners and conservative politicians in the country. Permit for the concert was also denied, so another spokesperson from the National police Boy Rafli Amar informed the press. The concert, which was part of "Born This Way" promo tour, was supposed to take place on June 3 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. 52,000 tickets were sold out in just two weeks, and due to the overwhelming demand, promoter announced the release of an additional 2,000 tickets on Monday. During the occasion, Michael Rusli of Big Daddy responded to the claim that the Mother Monster would corrupt Indonesian youths with her "evil" way. The president director of the company dismissed the claim, calling it ridiculous. Among those who were against GaGa was Islamic Defenders Front (FPI). "We will stop her from setting foot on our land. She had better not dare spread her satanic faith in this country," its chairman Salim Alatas said. FPI threatened to have 30,000 people block the Mother Monster from landing in the country. "Her style is vulgar, her sexual and indecent clothes will destroy our children's sense of morality. She's very dangerous," he reasoned. Indonesian Council of Churches (PGI) supported the protests as well. Secretary general of the PGI, Gomar Gultom, stated, "It is the duty of religious figures to guide people to have a clear mind and stand against pornographic temptations." The promoter has no comment regarding the cancellation, but promise to issue a statement as soon as possible.

See larger image Creator David Shore once teased that "House M.D."

Creator David Shore once teased that "House M.D." will have a bittersweet ending and it has been hinted in a preview for the final episode. The titular character is seen falling through a floor and lying next to a blonde woman, possibly Cameron, in the promo set to the song "Live Forever" by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Described as an emotional series finale, "Everybody Dies" is preceded by an hour-long retrospective at 8/7c on Monday, May 21. After treating a drug addict patient (guest star James Legros), House begins examining his life, his future and his own personal demons. Beside Olivia Wilde's Thirteen, familiar faces like Jennifer Morrison's Cameron, Amber Tamblyn's Masters, Kal Penn's Kutner and Jesse Spencer's Chase are expected to return to help the show bid farewell to fans. Gushing about how the story ends for his character, Spencer who will next star on NBC's "Chicago Fire" recently said, "It's actually very short, but it's so great." "It's this tiny little bit [that] opens up a whole new story, and we go 'Oh my God.' And [it leaves you] wondering," the Australian actor went on sharing. "You kind of know where it is going, but you'd like to see where it goes from there. Then the series ends. I like it. I can't wait.

Miss World 2011 Winner: Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos Wanted to be a Nun

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos, was crowned the winner of the Miss World beauty pageant 2011 Sunday, in London. Sarcos, 21, took the ultimate beauty accolade at Earls Court in London while being watched by a billion viewers. The Miss World 2011 winner defeated Miss Philippines Gwendoline Ruias and had a unique story that may have helped her win the crown. Sarcos was orphaned at the age of just eight and at one point in her life, she studied in a nunnery for five years. According to Nueva Prensa publication, her dream was to become a nun but she later gave up the idea and went to study in the Central University of Venezuela. "Unfortunately, I lost both my parents at a very young age, which led me to study for five years in a nunnery. I spent my five years in there and my dream was to become a nun," said the new Miss World, as reported by Agence French Presse

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos (4th L), joins other contestants on stage after being crowned Miss World 2011 in Earls Court in west London November 6, 2011.

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, reacts as she hears that she has been named Miss World 2011 in Earls Court in west London November 6, 2011.

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, is crowned Miss World 2011 in Earls Court in west London November 6, 2011

Organisers underline beauty contest fairness

Organisers of the Miss Redds Tanzania have in strong terms ruled out the possibility of favouritism during the entire process of the campaign towards the final. Lino Agency’s director Hashim Lundenga said ever since the beauty pageantry was re-introduced in 1994, all winners have been voted by competent judges with high degree impartiality. He said some unscrupulous people have always been engaged in tarnishing the image of the organisers who have been doing a good job throughout. Lundenga was speaking during a meeting with media sports and entertainment editors in Dar es Salaam yesterday. “We have been keen and articulate in the whole procedures, formalities and all activities leading to the finals of the pageantry premierships”, said Lundenga. He said his agency strives to achieve new benchmarks in running and organising the beauty pageantry while avoiding complaints which might surface if any. The preliminaries of Miss Tanzania are expected to get underway in various parts of the country as Lino Agency will be behind supervision of the shows. Lundenga rule devout the inclusion of foreign based Tanzanians to compete in the show. He said the door is open to those Tanzanians who happen to study or stay abroad and make frequent return home such that they are still familiar with the country’s affairs. “We are sorry to say that participants living abroad for five back-to-back years are ineligible to compete in this shows as they are unlikely to cope with the pageantry requirements”, said Lundenga. Tanzania Breweries’ marketing manager Fimbo Butala said his firm is making efforts to stage the best ever premier beauty show at national level this time around. Redds used to be a platinum sponsor behind Vodacom Tanzania which ended its five-year sponsorship stint to pave way for the brewers. More than thousand beauty contestants have benefited from Miss Tanzania shows ever since the event was revived in 1994. The Miss Tanzania has become a new mining site for young women aspiring to the profession. Some have transformed their living standards through taking part in the events as they landed lucrative commercial deals besides travelling opportunities and experiences. The Miss Tanzania has been a huge attraction for the entertainment fraternity who follows it with tenacious zeal whenever is staged. The finals of the event are expected to be held later in September

Kopa leads Kili award winners in Moshi tour

Taarab music vocalist Khadija Kopa took a centre stage during the EATV sponsored Kili Music award winners upcountry tour over the weekend. The tour comprising all Kili award winners stormed Moshi Municipality as music fans jammed the Moshi Cooperative College Stadium for the entertainment bash. Light rainfall and cool breeze descending from the nearby slopes of Kilimanjaro Mountain, the highest peak in the continent did not bother the crowd at all. The show started early in the afternoon and extended deep into the midnight while fans had a closer look of the award winners. All winners had an opportunity to showcase just a leaf of their expertise as Ali Kiba, AT, Suma Lee, Omy Dimpoz, Warriors music group and Kopa to mention a few during the opening year’s most entertaining music bash. Music fans kept flocking into the Stadium as the show gained tempo in the early evening hours of the day. Business was almost stalled during the day as the entire Moshi Municipality was shaken by the show. The show in Moshi crossed over the barriers when contrasted to similar ones already held in Dodoma and Mwanza cities. Upcoming musicians were the first to take the stage ahead of the award winners as Elias Sungura won hearts of the crowd. The Arusha-based Warriors from East group had a full hour of entertainment that looked the shortest duration for fans that were treated with variety of Reggae compositions including “Arusha Gold” during the live show. Kopa’s attractive metallic voice coupled with her waist gyrations took Moshi fans by bewilderment as the show progressed with many requesting her to stay longer than her scheduled time at the stage. Zanzibar’s AT thrilled fans as he sang ‘Vifuu Utundu’ composition that won him the annual award. Roma Mkatoliki also known as “Mpare wa milimani" concluded the otherwise highly thrilling music bash in Moshi since the year started.