Lishkara This New Years Eve

I just heard Panache Productions will be presenting their signature event- Lishkara 20100, Shine on this New Years Eve.

It will going down at The Sarit Centre in pomp and glamour and Gupz Saund will be the entertainer of the night (So you can bet it will be beyond rocking!)

Tickets are going for 6500/- and include a lavish Indian and Chinese buffet, drinks, sheesha and entertainment.

I also hear the event will be supporting the Nairobi Green Line, so while bringing in 2011 you will also be performing a good deed.

Call Reena Shah on 0723 960 960 for more Information.

Carrie Underwood scoops it all the Country Music Awards

Carrie Underwood dominated the first ever American Country Awards on Monday night, scooping all six of her nominated trophies.

The singer was the toast of the evening, claiming the coveted Artist of the Year title, and beating Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert to the best female artist prize. Underwood also picked up trophies for Touring Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Play On, as well as Single of the Year: Female for her track Cowboy Casanova, which also garnered the star the best female music video title.

During her acceptance speech at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Underwood thanked her devotees for landing her the awards in the fan-voted ceremony.

She told the crowd, "We have had the most amazing year out on the road but we wouldn't be doing anything if there weren't people out there sitting in that audience. So to everybody that came out to see us (or) anybody else out here, you guys are awesome for supporting us like you do. God bless the fans."

Other big winners on the night included Lady Antebellum, who took home four prizes including Artist of the Year: Duo or Group, while their track Need You Now was named Single of the Year, Single of the Year: Duo or Group and Music Video: Duo or Group.

Meanwhile, Brad Paisley landed Male Artist of the Year and Easton Corbin was the top newcomer of the event - he scooped three awards, including Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Rascal Flatts won the Decade Award.

Angelina takes kids shopping

Seriously, how cute are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's kids?


Shiloh, Zahara and their mom ventured forth in New York City to hit their favorite midtown art supply store, and the results were pretty artful themselves. (Big brothers Pax and Maddox were also on this expedition, but managed to keep a lower profile.)




While Zahara opted for a sophisticated neo-Victorian look (with matching Wellingtons), Shiloh lightly charged ahead (while still holding her mother's hand) in a military jacket and aviator hat.

Totally steampunk style moves, ladies. There hasn't been this much dress-up fun since Halloween.

Cate Blanchett ears perk up For Hobbit!

Cate Blanchett will reteam with Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson to reprise her role as the grandest elf of all in The Hobbit, which starts shooting in New Zealand in February.

The Australian Oscar winner is the first major star from the LOTR trilogy to be announced as a member of the Hobbit cast since the two-part prequel was officially greenlighted in October.

Martin Freeman, who you might remember from the British Office and Dr. Watson in the modern-day Sherlock, leads the brigade as Bilbo Baggins

Katy Perry changing name to Katy Brandt?Huh?

Is katy perry changing her name to Mrs kate brandt?

Well she says she loves being called "Mrs. Brand".

And when Ellen DeGeneres asked whether Perry has considered trading in her famous last name for another one, she replied, she will be.

Of course, it's mainly to show Dame Helen Mirren that russel is hers as Helen and russel have been pretty chummy on the sets of their films, the tempest and the remake of arthur.

She also admitted that Russel is a handful-and no in that perverted way, u sicko-and that she likes being married to him as their marriage is never dull!

Hello:)

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It also has my reviews from various books, films, and music.

And I also re-publish my articles from the Star there.

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Rolling Stone: Nicki minaj the new queen of hip hop.

Rolling Stone has named Nicki minaj the new queen of hip hop.

Rolling stone is the bible of music so this is a big honour for nicki and should shut lil kim up.

Then again she doesn’t really have any competition so she might as well enjoy her non competitive reign.

Niki also says her dad was abusive when she was growingup and this fueled her dreams of getting rich and famous.

She has also finally come clean that she doesn’t date girls and is not bi-sexual nor is she dating SB her manager.

Radio Jambo boys win top award

(Diamond, toldo and East FMs Kamal Kaur)

Radio Jambo presenters Diamond Okusimba and Toldo Kuria were late last week declared the Radio Journalists of the Year at the annual Footballer of the Year Awards

The Homestretch presenters beat out all other presenters at the award ceremony organized by the Kenya Premier League and the award recognizes individuals who have played a sterling role in promoting local soccer.

Worth noting last years winners were Joseph Ogidi and Ghost also of Radio Jambo….Congratulations to the guys who also pocketed 100 thousand shillings for winning the award.

LADY GAGA TO GO SILENT ON TWITTER FOR GOOD CAUSE

Come Wednesday (December 1st), you won't see any Twitter updates from Lady Gaga. She, along with Justin Timberlake, Usher and others, have signed on to a new campaign called Digital Life Sacrifice, which means they'll be off of social networking sites temporarily.

According to Billboard.com, on behalf of Alicia Keys' charity, Keep a Child Alive, they will go silent on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter on Wednesday -- World AIDS Day. They'll only sign back on when the charity raises $1 million.

Other celebrity participants include Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Elijah Wood, Serena Williams and more.

Eva and Tony split

Three years after swapping vows in France surrounded by hundreds of people at a fairytale-worthy chateau, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker are splitting up.

I was shocked beyond belief- I mean sweet Tony a textcheat? There's no hope if the 1 guy I thought in Hollywood/ NBA would never cheat!MEN will be men.

Both have remained mum except to express their mutual "sadness," but Longoria reportedly found tons of inappropriate text messages between her husband and another woman and is "devastated" by rumors that he cheated, according to pal Mario Lopez.

So who is the other woman? It's none other than Erin Barry, soon-to-be ex-wife of Parker's former Spurs teammate Brent Barry and the woman who's been pegged as Tiger, er, Tony's textmate!

So while we wait for the courts to put "texting trauma" next to "irreconcilable differences" on the standard divorce petition,we send out happy thought to eva.

And thank G isn't a real desperate housewife! Now if only Ryan Seacrest will hit on her like he used to (i still believe he has the hugest crush on her girlfriend or no girlfriend)

Mexican Culture and gastronomic week

Make sure you head to Mexican food festival from Tommorrow till the 23rd of November at the Intercontinental as it's defintely going to be worth your tastebuds!!


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Pamela Anderson in India's Big Brother-Big Boss

Pamela Anderson is in India starring in their version of "Big Brother" entitled "Bigg Boss 4."

No, she's not featured in the show for its entire run, she's just making a three day appearance as a houseguest. And She'll make a cool $500,000 for the short stay, too.

Anderson's cameo on the show comes with a purpose though, she's using it as a platform to promote her favorite causes, like PETA and teaching housemates about water purification.

She said she had always wanted to visit India and since life was short she decided to the show.

Anderson is also doing her fair share around the house. She claims she's used to housework and says she’s swept floors, does the laundry and cooks.

I wonder if she does all this whilst running in slow motion in her red bathing suitthat fulfill every man’s fantasy.

Makmende founders cry foul

A local art group staged a play at the sarakasi dome recently titled “Makmende vies for president” that was very well received, The play which is meant to inspire and encourage the youth on leadership picks on Makmende a popular character that was the internet craze a few months ago.

There is however some controversy brewing as the founders of the character music group Just a Band who say they came up with the whole Makmende idea say the idea was stolen from them without their permission.

by Jaymz K

Prince William finally pops-the question that is

Kate Middleton has finally seized the bull by his horns and gotten Prince William to propose to her!

The 28-year-old British Royal proposed to her while on holiday in Kenya in October using his late mother's wedding ring.

Let's just hope it doesn't lead to their divorce as his parent's did.

A statement from Clarence House reveals the wedding will take place in London in either spring or summer 2011. The couple will live in north Wales.

Guess this explains why her parents were sipping tea with the queen a few weeks ago.

We however have also heard Reports also state that they might tie the knot at the Lewa Downs...can't wait to gate crash...lol

Here's hoping Chelsea also gets Prince Harry to do the same!

Kenyan artists nominated for MTV MAMAs!!

3 Kenyan acts have been nominated for an award at the Prestigious MTV Africa music awards or MAMA’s as they are called, The awards which are slated for the 11th of December in Lagos Nigeria will have Kenyan Trio P-unit leading the charge as they go against heavyweights P-square as well as Radio and weasel and South Africa’s Teargas for the best group award,

The 2nd Kenyan nominated act is none other than Muthoni the drummer Queen, The “Mikono Kwenye hewa” singer who is famed for her Blankets and Wine series goes up against Mo Cheddar from Nigeria, Diamond from Tanzania and Jojo from Gabon…Lets make sure we drum up all the support we can and support Muthoni..Get it Drum up

And Last but not least the final nominee who will be representing Kenya is none other than Mr Kupe Di kale, Gospel Heavyweight Daddy Owen in the best Anglophone category. The “Tobina” singer goes up against a big name Wande Coal from Nigeria as well as Ghana’s Sarkodie and Big Nuz from South Africa.




Come on Peeps-let's vote for our own!!!

Greyson chance to debut his new song

Greyson Chance probably didn't think he would be performing in front of a national TV audience with a record contract when a video of him playing Lady Gaga's Paparazzi hit the web.

Millions of YouTube hits later, Greyson will appear on Ellen Degeneres' show this week to debut his single "Waiting Outside the Lines" for record label eleveneleven.

Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez hang out in London together

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift stopped for some ice cream during their night out together in London earlier this week. The girls dined out at Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurant in Covent Garden before heading for the frozen treat.

This jet setting pair certainly has quite the adventures!

Selena just donated a dress she wore in her "A Year Without Rain" music video to charity. She handed the dress to UNICEF hoping it can help the organization raise funds for underprivileged children across the globe.

As for Taylor, she's been busy promoting her new album. Her music has famously been autobiographical, and her latest, "Speak Now," is filled with emotionally charged songs she wrote about the past two years of her life.

Celine is a mom again

Celine Dion is a mom again - the singer gave birth to twins in Florida on Saturday morning.

The two boys were born a minute apart and Dion and the babies are said to be doing well, even though the tots were born prematurely.

The singer and her husband Rene Angelil also have a nine-year-old son, named Rene-Charles.

Kim Kardashian and Ciara

Kim Kardashian and Ciara attracted a lot of attention when they left Cosmopolitan Cafe in Tribeca yesterday. The two friends squeezed together out of the revolving door and were greeted by a swarm of photographers and fans outside.

They were all smiles, so it looks like they were enjoying the spectacle!

Amy Winehouse models Fred Perry clothing range

Amy Winehouse is looking good these days!

She modeled her new Fred Perry clothing range on Friday. and she looks pretty awesome when she's all cleaned up. What do you think?

The singer reportedly told the November issue of Glamour magazine, "The collection I've done is so classic, because their style and my style are pretty much the same. Fred Perry is my be all and end all. I've always loved it, always worn it, and it feels like a living dream..."

The British pop star is adamant she hasn't used drugs "in almost three years" and is determined to stay clean.

Good for her!!

Gaga strolls by the Thames with Anderson Cooper

Lady Gaga was out for a stroll in London along the Thames River with CNN's Anderson Cooper earlier this week,

But aren't they an unlikely pair?

Yep, but they weren't gabbing about her latest dress, Cooper was actually interviewing her about her upcoming album, "Born This Way," and the chat marked the first official interview about the CD.

Looking like something out of a Tim Burton film, the songstress wore lots of lace, a little leather, and a pair of her trademark platform shoes and gushed about her fans or little monsters and seemed to be very happy



Who wouldn’t be standing with Cooper…


"Even though all these people are here. It's really nice to stand by the water," she told Cooper as the pair discussed her music and all the attention she's getting since becoming an overnight sensation.

"To me, the greatest way to get to know me is on stage."

"My album is my Opus of universal identity, my fans have shared their deepest stories, their deepest wishes... their deepest secrets with me. I feel this album embraces their liberation and their future," she says about "Born This Way."

Halle goes public with Martinez

Halle Berry went public with her romance with Olivier Martinez this weekend when the new couple walked the red carpet at a charity gala in Hollywood.

The "Monster's Ball" beauty held hands with French hunk Martinez as they posed for pictures at the Carousel of Hope event in Beverly Hills, making their first official outing since becoming romantically involved while filming "Dark Tide" in South Africa over the summer.

An eyewitness said the stars were "inseparable" at the bash, while Unfaithful actor Martinez was "constantly leaning in and whispering in Halle's ear, making her laugh."

And the couple appears to be getting serious - Berry reportedly introduced Martinez to her mother, Judith, earlier this month.

Berry split from model Gabriel Aubry, the father of her daughter, in April. Martinez previously dated pop star Kylie Minogue.

But anyone smell a publicity stunt? I do...

MATT LAUER INTERVIEWING GEORGE BUSH:

Former President George W. Bush is giving his first one-on-one interview since leaving the White House to Matt Lauer.

NBC announced that Lauer will sit down with Bush for an hour-long prime-time show on November 8th -- the day before his book is released.

He'll also appear live on the Today show on November 10th. Bush's daughter Jenna Bush Hanger just happens to be a Today show correspondent.....

EVA LONGORIA GETTING SUED?

OH OH,

The man involved in a car crash last week with Eva Longoria, is reportedly planning to sue the actress. Douche bag!

Roman Gasparyan's lawyer says that his client was stopped on Hollywood Boulevard when Longoria made a sudden turn -- which caused the crash that allegedly has lead to back and neck pain, headaches, and assorted other complications (whatever!).

The lawyer added that he has a witness willing to testify that Longoria's eyes were "red and bloodshot" at the time of the crash.

Weirdly it has been noted that the initial reports said it was Gasparyan who caused the crash.

Halloween 6 am style!

It's time for my favorite night of the year-Halloween! For all those who love to dress up- outside of the bedroom- and get their freaky on head to the Nairobi National Museum,in Westlands for the annual 6:AM Halloween/ Trick or Treat do.

Get your freak on whilst dancing away to the godfather of South African house Music, DJ FRESH and our own local talent-DJ DRAZEN, MIKHAIL KUZI, DJ K and VJ VAPOUR

We also hear Fresh will be enthralling us with a 3 hour long set which is an elegant fusion of Techno, Mzansi, House, Global Bass and Electro.

Highlights aside from the fabulous Dj's are a dazzling light display and the mind blowing 6:AM Sound System giving you thousands of watts of pure Dance Music pleasure.

Please turn up in fancy dress and stand a chance to win lots of prizes. If you have difficulty making an outfit, you can hire one from Total Escapade, located in Braeburn Prep School on Gitanga Road.

They will be ID'ing so bring yours or you will be carded!

Here's what I lifted off their FB page:
Tickets:

1,500 kshs Advance Tickets
2,000 Kshs Gate Tickets (on the night)

Time: 9pm – 5am
Dress code: Fancy Dress

Tickets available at the following outlets:

Dormans Karen
Dormans Yaya
Dormans Westgate
Arabian Corner / Diamond Plaza / Village
Half Past one (Former Cafe illiki) Karen

Management reserves the right of admission. Tickets purchased by underage persons will NOT guarantee entry and will not be refunded.

TONI COLLETTE IS PREGNANT:

Toni Collette is pregnant with her second child.

The United States of Tara actress and her husband Dave Galafassi said that they "are very happy to be expecting our second child together." The couple, who married in 2003, have a two-and-a-half-year-old daughter named Sage.

Wonder if this 1 will be named Parsley??

Willow's video an internet sensation

Wow was all i could say after watching Willow Smith's video to 'Whip my Hair'. Kid has talent and oodles of it!!

Check it out:

Pamela Anderson in Playboy again-her 11th cover in January

Pamela Anderson will grace the cover of Playboy again next year.

Hugh Hefner announced via Twitter, that Anderson will be on the (Playboy) Mansion swimming pool cover in January, paying tribute to 'La Dolce Vita.'"

It will mark Anderson's 11th Playboy cover. Her first was in 1989 and the last time was in 2007.

She'll be 43 when the latest cover hits stands early next year.

Eva is fine after accident!

Eva Longoria is reportedly fine after getting into a car accident on Hollywood Blvd earlier this week.

So what happened?

Eva was unable to avoid a car that suddenly turned in front of her, and crashed into it. Both Eva and the other driver reportedly only suffered minor injuries and no one was taken to the hospital. The accident is under investigation, but sources say Eva won't be responsible for the damage.

Diana Agron defends racy GQ cover

Glee star Dianna Agron is responding to critics who say her sexy GQ photo shoot with Lea Michele and Cory Monteith was inappropriate. The 24-year-old, who plays a high school student on the Fox hit, blogged, "If you are hurt or these photos make you uncomfortable, it was never our intention. And if your eight-year-old has a copy of our GQ cover in hand, again I am sorry. But I would have to ask, how on earth did it get there?"



She added, "For GQ, they asked us to play very heightened versions of our school characters. A 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' version. At the time, it wasn't my favorite idea, but I did not walk away. I must say, I am trying to live my life with a sharpie marker approach. You can't erase the strokes you've made, but each step is much bolder and more deliberate."

Dianna concluded, "I am twenty-four years old. I have been a pretty tame and easy-going girl my whole life. Nobody is perfect, and these photos do not represent who I am."

Katy perry promos new video-fireworks

Beyonce pregnant??

Reports say that Beyonce is pregnant. According to tabloids, a source has allegedly confirmed that the 29-year old singer and her husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child.

The source told the magazine that despite the happy news, Bey was surprised as she didn’t expect it as she wants to focus on her career at the moment.She is allegedly 3 months preggers and the baby will be due in April next year.

However Bey's mom, Tina Knowles told Ellen DeGeneres that the singer is NOT pregnant.
So until we see the baby bump-I won’t buy this 1!

Eva gets waxed

You can now hang out with Eva Longoria parker –well you can with her wax figure!

She unveiled 'herself' at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Las Vegas last week. Eva was accompanied by her husband, NBA basketball star Tony Parker; and the event was held at the "Desperate Housewives" star's Eve Nightclub.

Both Evas attended the event in red dresses and we couldn’t decide who looked hotter.

Baby boy for Swizz and Keys

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have become parents to a baby boy.

Keys, who was due in November, went into labor on Thursday and gave birth to little Egypt in Hospital.

The child is Keys' first, while Beatz is already a father to three children from previous relationships.

The baby's name will be no big surprise to Keys fans - she fell in love with all things Egypt during a hiatus there in 2007. She claimed the country inspired her to return and record hit album "The Element of Freedom."

Our congratulations to them!!

Harry Potter in 3D!!

The world has gone 3d crazy-with the last airbender flopping despite its 3d version and despicable me doing moderately well we cant’ help wondering why the new harry potter films want to join the 3d blu ray bandwagon!

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix and Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, the fifth and sixth franchise instalments, will undergo a 3d conversion.

And it might take as long as 2011 to work it out, that is unless they master a quickie spell to pull It off by November.