Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Eva Longoria gets engaged to Jose Baston in Dubai

Eva Longoria got engaged to her to boyfriend Jose Antonio Baston over the weekend in Dubai, she revealed on Instagram on Sunday. She said:


The 40 year old star has been married twice before, first to soap opera actor Tyler Christopher from 2002 to 2004, and then to NBA point guard Tony Parker from 2007 to 2011.

She was first seen out with Baston in November of 2013, when they attended the Museo Jumex opening dinner together in Mexico City.

The incredible love story that defied all stereotypes

It's a love story worthy of film and may soon reach the big screen.

Mahanandia Pradyumna Kumar was born in 1949 in a family of poor weavers of Odisha, India. Since childhood, he showed artistic talent, but belonged to the lowest caste in India, the Dalits or untouchables, and his family did not have enough money to fund their education.

His childhood was hard; for being Dalit sometimes he was stoned when he tried to enter the temple of his people. After several failed attempts to study art as a result of their economic situation, managed to enter the University Khallikote Brahmapur in 1971 and later enlisted School of Art in New Delhi.

Mahanandia rose to fame in his country when by chance I saw happen to the Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereskova, he drew and he could deliver the portrait. The story made headlines in the press in his own country and then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked him to do a portrait. So he obtained permission from the authorities to continue working under the sacred source in Connaught Place, Delhi , from where he expelled before: now police guarding to protect it.

It was there that he met Charlotte von Sledvin, a Swedish 19-years studying in London. He ran 1975 and Von Sledvin, who was on tour in India, heard of his portraits. She appeared before b Mahanandia for the draw.

"He was an expert in making portraits," she recalled many years later. "I had read about it in a newspaper and had gone with him to make me a picture. But he could not make me one perfect and I had to come to him for three consecutive days. That's when he told me that he had already decided in the sky, which was to be his wife. I knew I had found my soul mate. "

It was more than a crush. In a time when interracial marriage was frowned upon in Europe and in India, PK Mahanandia and Von Sledvin they married. Now a post that tells the incredible story has gone viral on Facebook , where it has been shared more than 64,000 times.

In 1977, after marriage, Von Sledvin had to return to Sweden and asked her husband to follow her; even he offered to pay the airfare. But the artist had something else in mind.

PK Mahanandia had no money to make the trip and refused to let his wife will pay, but decided to go to Sweden by bike, the only means of transport that does not need fuel to operate. He sold all his possessions and bought second hand to embark on his journey in 1977.

He left New Delhi and across Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria, the then Yugoslavia, Germany, Austria and Denmark. During their journey, the artist drew portraits of people he met, which served to feed and continue traveling.

Her bike was broken many times and had to hitchhike in cars and trucks. After four months and three weeks, he arrived in Gothenburg, on the west side of Sweden on May 28, 1977.

Border guards could not believe her story because, well, Von Sledvin is related to the Swedish royal family, but the girl, who had traveled there, was confirmed.

The couple lives since then in Boras, Sweden.

After 40 years of marriage and two children, PK Mahanandia is Cultural Ambassador of the Odiya tribe of India to Sweden. His people, who once shunned as untouchable, now gives an enthusiastic welcome every time you visit.

It is well known in Sweden as an artist and works as a consultant for Arts and Culture, under the Swedish government. His paintings have been exhibited in major cities around the world and have appeared in UNICEF cards.

Now Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is planning to make a film about the love story of Charlotte Von PK Mahanandia and Sledvin, and is in talks with Warner Bros to produce.

Photos taken from Facebook

Justin Bieber couple with Kourtney Kardashian: the picture is the buzz!

To believe Gossip Cop, Kourtney Kardashian flirterait with ... Justin Bieber.

If lately, Kourtney Kardashian was photographed numerous times alongside Scott Disick, the father of three children, the eldest of the famous clan of Calabasas nevertheless remain single. Though.

A photo posted by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on
According to Gossip Cop, reality TV starlet flirterait last few days, with a man and not just any.

Indeed, the US media said that Kourtney, 36, fell under the spell of a certain Justin Bieber, 21 years. Yes, you have the right to be shocked.

Both were spotted having dinner at the Nice Guy, famous Los Angeles restaurant, before heading accompanied by friends Blind Dragon, karaoke corner. And they would have completed the duo in the evening.

The informant in question, however, that nothing is serious among them: "This is just fun" balance there.

Amused by this rumor, Justin Bieber has released it a few hours ago on his Instagram account, a picture of it back accompanied by a young woman: "Lord knows," he wrote in legend. Recall that this is the nickname of Scott Disick.

One thing is certain, the Biebs has trouble with Photoshop. Public offers you to discover the image that is the buzz, it's happening just below ...

Thailand 32 years in prison for a like

A shocking news comes from Thailand: a man risks 32 years in prison for putting like a photoshopped image of the king of the country on Facebook . Thanakorn Siripaiboon was arrested at his home in the province of Samut Prakan, for sharing a retouched photo of King Bhumibol Adulyadej with an infographic on a corruption case, with at least 600 friends.

According to Thai law, who is discovered to insult the revered - albeit old - King 88enne, he risks 15 years in prison for each accusation. " On December 2, he clicked on the Like a retouched photo of the king, and he shared with 608 friends , "said Colonel Thongprapai Burin, a military officer and lawyer.

According Thongprapai, man, 27, allegedly confessed to the crimes of sedition, treason and computer crime, and risks 32 years in prison. Some human rights lawyers have warned Thanakorn, who belongs to a group of government opposition, which could become another victim of political censorship in the country, ruled by a military monarchy since last year. In recent months at least two people, including the king's seer, died while in military custody as a result of the crime of treason.

The infographic Thanakorn shared concerns an alleged corruption scandal on the construction of the park Rajabhakti, built by spending 13 million pounds, to commemorate the monarchs of the past.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Goya Awards nominations: Monday December 14 nominees will be announced


The nominations for the Goya Awards, held in February its 30th edition, will be announced on Monday, December 14, as reported Thursday the organization.

The headquarters of the Film Academy nominees host reading of the most important awards of Spanish cinema and performers Emma Suarez and Asier Etxeandia will be responsible for disclosing the names of the 28 finalists. They will be accompanied by the president of the institution, Antonio Resines, notary and Eva Sanz.

In its 2015 edition were presented 143 films, of which 75 are fiction, 63 are documentaries and animation 5. Also attended by 14 Latin American bands, 121 European feature films and 35 short films.

Nominees Dinner will be held on January 26 at the Palacio de Cibeles and the awards ceremony will take place the evening of February 6.

Golden Globes: 'Carol' leads with five nominations

Carol, Mad Max, The Reborn, Room and Spotlight are the five films that are measured in the most important category of the Golden Globe for best dramatic film.

On 10 January, the prizes are delivered Foreign Press Association considered first barometer of what might happen in the Oscars.

It seems that the pools have not been misguided and Carol, Spotlight and The Reborn . have accumulated the highest number of options to reward Todd Haynes drama dominates with five , four for the reborn, Spotlight, The big bet and Steve Jobs; The Martian and Hateful Eight, 3; and two Mad Max, but important, best picture and director.

Highlights as winning the great promise Alicia Vikander, nominated twice as lead actress for 'The Girl Danish' and secondary by 'Ex Machina'. Johnny Depp (Black Mass) and Tom Hanks (The Bridge of Spies) has quedadon surprisingly off nominations, but they appeared in all the pools.

Another big disappointment is 'Joy' . The new comedy by David O. Russell (The great American rip, the bright side of things) has been ninguneada awards fatter, having to settle for Jennifer Lawrence as a representative in the comedy actress section.

In the male section, highlights the return of Sylvester Stallone in critical acclaim. After making millions of dollars through action film, veteran actor receives a pat on the back from Hollywood by 'Creed' , in a role reminiscent of Rocky.

Leonardo DiCaprio , meanwhile, seems to assume its strongest race for Oscar (finally) with his dramatic role in the reborn a tour de force in the hands of Inarritu, you certainly have sung the Golden Globe.

List of nominations:

CINEMA

Best Picture Drama: Carol, Mad Max, The Reborn, Room and Spotlight.

Best Picture Comedy: The big bet, Joy, Mars (The Martian), Spy, Trainwrek.

Best Director: Todd Haynes (Carol), Alejandro G. Inarritu (The Reborn), Tom McCarthy (Spotlight), George Miller (Mad Max) and Ridley Scott (Mars).

Best Actor Drama: Bryan Cranston (Trumbo), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Reborn), Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs), Mark Rylance (The Bridge of Spies), Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl).

Comedy or Musical Best Actor: Christian Bale (The big bet), Steve Carell (The big bet), Matt Damon (Mars), Al Pacino (Danny Collins), Mark Ruffalo (Infinitely Polar Bear).

Best Actress Drama: Cate Blanchett (Carol), Brie Larson, Rooney Mara (Carol), Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), Saorise Ronan (Brooklyn).

Best Comedy Actress: Jennifer Lawrence (Joy), Amy Schumer (Trainwreck), Melissa McCarthy (Spy), Maggie Smith (Lady in the Van), Lily Tomlin (Grandma).

Best Supporting Actor: Paul Dano (Love and Mercy), Mark Rylance (The Bridge of Spies), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Michael Shannon (99 homes), Sylvester Stallone (Creed).

Best Supporting Actress: Jane Fonda (The Youth), Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight), Helen Mirren (Trumbo), Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) and Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs).

Best Screenplay: 'Room', 'Spotlight', 'The big bet "," Steve Jobs' and 'The Hateful Eight'.

Best Animated Film: Anomalisa, Inside out, Good Dinosaur, Peanuts and Shaun Lamb.

Best Soundtrack: The Danish Girl, Carol, The Hateful Eight, Steve Jobs, The Reborn.

Best Song: Spectre, 50 Shades of Grey, Love and Mercy, Furious 7 and Youth.

Foreign Film: The Brand New Testament, The Club, The Fencer, Mustang, Son of Saul.

TV

Best TV Drama Series: Empire, Game of Thrones, Mr. Robot, Narcos, Outlander.

Best TV Series Comedy or Musical: Casual, Mozart in the Jungle, Orange Is the New Black, Silicon Valley, Transparent, Veep.

Best Miniseries: American Crime, American Horror Story: Hotel, Fargo, Flesh and Bone, Wolf Hall.

Best Actor Drama: Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Rami Malek (Mr. Robot), Wagner Moura (narcos), Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul), Liev Schrieber (Ray Donovan).

Best Actress Drama: Caitriona Balfe (Outlander), Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder), Eva Green (Penny Dreadful), Taraji P. Henson (Empire), Robin Wright (House of Cards).

Best Actor Comedy: Aziz Ansari (Master of None), Gael Garcia Bernal (Mozart in the Jungle), Rob Lowe (The Grinder), Patrick Stewart (Blunt Talk), Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent).

Best Comedy Actress: Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Jamie Lee Curtis (Scream Queens), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep), Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin), Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie).

Best Supporting Actor: Alan Cumming (The Good Wife), Damian Lewis (Wolf Hall), Tobias Menzies (Outlander), Ben Mendelsohn (Bloodline), Christian Slater (Mr. Robot).

Best Supporting Actress: Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black), Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey), Regina King (American Crime), Judith Light (Transparent), Maura Tierney (The Affair).

Best Actor Miniseries: Idris Elba (Luther), Oscar Isaac (Show Me A Hero), David Oyelowo (Nightingale), Mark Rylance (Wolf Hall), Patrick Wilson (Fargo).

Miniseries Best Actress: Kirsten Dunst (Fargo), Lady Gaga (American Horror Story: Hotel), Sarah Hay (Flesh and Bone), Felicity Huffman (American Crime), Queen Latifah (Bessie).

Victoria Beckham: 'Eva Longoria is my best friend'


The designer Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria are friend during the five years when Victoria and her husband, ex-footballer David Beckham, lived in Los Angeles and, despite the distance that separates' Victoria lives in London with his family and Eve living in LOS ANGELES, today still considered the actress her best friend.

"I know Eva long and is my best friend. I love it. It's an inspiring and amazing human being," said Victoria magazine HELLO!

Meanwhile, Eva is very proud of her friend, especially of all its achievements in the professional field.

"I am very proud of Victoria Every time I wear one of her dresses I say.. 'I can not believe you've created this' They are beautiful and it has evolved a lot throughout his life to become a prodigy as a designer" .

In addition, the actress believes that Victoria and she has "much in common" because both are intent to combine their professional agenda with his personal life and his humanitarian work.

"We have a lot in common. I am not a mother, but she is a mother and an incredible wife and arranges everything in a great way. It is ambitious, determined, disciplined and has achieved a lot in life. And now just assume a new liability collaborating with humanitarian organizations. It really involves, and has made many trips to Africa and Ethiopia. "

Saturday, December 12, 2015

What is the best American film of 2015 according to Barack Obama?


Last year, US President Barack Obama surprised us by picking Boyhood , Richard Linklater, as the best film of 2014 . 

The quality of experimental film starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette was confirmed by an Academy Award and three Golden Globe included best dramatic film. And this year, Obama has returned to confess what was their favourite and the winner is The Martian, known in Spain as Mars and Latin America as Rescue Mission

The surprise is lower in this case, since the Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon, corresponds to American values ​​espoused by the governments of presidents of different political hues. Moreover, the viewing you could have done to reflect on the cuts made ​​in 2013 to contributions to NASA, but seeing the positive side, its decision to keep the space station running during new years would be comforted with the film. One might suspect that Obama has some hand in the voters if we consider that your choice of 2012, Argo three Oscar was, including Best Picture, and two Golden Globes, among which was also the main recognition. 

On this occasion, the film, which is adapted from the novel by Mark Watney, is nominated for three Golden Globes and is considered a favourite to be shortlisted for the Oscars. The wife of Barack, Michelle Obama, told People magazine that his favourite is Inside Out,the Pixar animated film that explores the different facets of a child's brain . 

The first lady is also in line with the academic, since its proposal competes Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature and talk about it for several Oscar nominations. With these views, it is clear that the Obama family is composed of large moviegoers. 

On several occasions. Barack Obama has spoken about his favorite movies of all time and these include Casablanca, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Godfather I and II and Lawrence of Arabia.