Lady Gaga admits she once wanted to be like Beyonce
TrendPK.com: Lady Gaga wasn’t always a superstar, but luckily the inspiration of Beyonce got her through some of the toughest times.
Gaga recently revealed during a special about her that she broke down after being dropped from her first record label, states MTV. However, seeing Beyonce on TV got her back in the game and focused on succeeding once more.
“I remember laying on my grandmother’s couch crying, and a Destiny’s Child video came on. I remember watching Beyoncé thinking, ‘Oh, she’s a star. I want that. I want to be on MTV.’ And now I’m in music videos with Beyoncé,” Gaga commented.
Firing on mourners in Libya; 15 dead
February 25, 2011 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
TRIPOLI: Snipers from Libya”s government forces fired on mourners attending a funeral for slain protesters Saturday, killing at least 15 people as demonstrations calling for the ouster of President Moammar Gadhafi continued for the fifth straight day.
Snipers targeted the thousands of people who were attending a mass funeral in Benghazi, Libya”s second-largest city and the site of violent protests. The mourners had gathered to honour the 35 protesters who were shot by government forces on Friday.
Dozens of mourners were also injured, with many of the victims suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
“Many of the dead and the injured are relatives of doctors here,” an official at the local hospital told The Associated Press. “They are crying and I keep telling them to please stand up and help us.”
Saturday”s killings pushed the overall death toll to 99 as Gadhafi”s forces crack down hard on protesters calling for an end to his more than 40 years of autocratic rule.
“The blood of our martyrs is still leaking from coffins over the shoulders of the mourners,” one protester told The Associated Press, as she stood beside about 20 coffins in Benghazi.
After Friday”s violence, the government moved to stifle online communication, a key public relations component for organizers of the demonstrations. U.S.-based Arbor Networks said Internet use in Libya ground to a halt shortly after 2 a.m. local time Saturday, with protesters confirming they were unable to get online.
A few hours later, government special forces broke up a camp of protesters, which included lawyers and judges, outside of the Benghazi courthouse. One protester told the Associated Press that soldiers dispersed the crowd by firing tear gas on the group.
After the violence at the funeral, local residents organized neighbourhood patrols through Benghazi as police disappeared from the streets. Residents feared the lack of police presence meant that government forces were preparing to raid homes, particularly of protest organizers, overnight.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague called reports of guns and other weapons being used against demonstrators in Libya “clearly unacceptable and horrifying.” He also criticized limits on media access.
Malcolm Smart of Amnesty International said Saturday that during anti-government demonstrations across much of the Arab world, protesters have remained resolute even when they have been shot at by pro-government forces.
“I think that”s in a sense the inspiration that”s going to the protesters, and also in the minds of those in power and who do not want to go the way of those who were in power in Tunis and in Cairo,” Smart told CTV News Channel, referring to former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and former Tunisian leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who were both forced from power by popular uprisings.
Canada”s Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon said the federal government is monitoring events in Libya very closely and is “deeply concerned” about the attacks on peaceful protesters.
“We call on the Libyan government to respect the rights of freedom of expression and assembly and to engage in peaceful dialogue with its people to address legitimate concerns,” Cannon said in a statement.
In Libya, as in Egypt and other nations, protesters want solutions to dire poverty and high unemployment, as well as greater respect for human rights, including the right to peaceful protest.
The demonstrations have largely occurred in the particularly impoverished cities in the nation”s east, although protesters have taken to the streets in the capital of Tripoli.
However, the police and military presence have remained heavy in Tripoli, where one female protester described residents as being “under siege.”
London cafes take the heat out of cycling
July 22, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
LONDON: It might be the inspiration of the Tour de France, the traffic or the unexpectedly hot weather, but London has gone cycle crazy this summer — and biking cafes are now the coolest spots in town.
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jonathan livingston seagull
May 19, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Jonathan Livingston Seagull Inspires Justin Bieber
The book Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach was the inspiration of Justin Bieber when he had his tattoo done. Remember this photo of him with his tattoo exposed?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull Book Review
“Most gulls don’t bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight–how to get from shore to food and back again,” writes author Richard Bach in this allegory about a unique bird named Jonathan Livingston Seagull. “For most gulls it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight.” Flight is indeed the metaphor that makes the story soar. Ultimately this is a fable about the importance of seeking a higher purpose in life, even if your flock, tribe, or neighborhood finds your ambition threatening. (At one point our beloved gull is even banished from his flock.) By not compromising his higher vision, Jonathan gets the ultimate payoff: transcendence. Ultimately, he learns the meaning of love and kindness,
The book is about a seagull that is ostracized by his flock, but finds a higher (literally) meaning in free-flying non-comformity. It was a perfect novel for those heady days when American kids were rebelling — and looking for spiritual inspiration — and society’s norms were being challenged. And I do recall enjoying the book as a quick summer read. (With “Animal Farm” and “Life of Pi,” it’s also one of the most well-known animal-oriented allegories,
Most gulls don’t bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight–how to get from shore to food and back again,” writes author Richard Bach in this allegory about a unique bird named Jonathan Livingston Seagull. “For most gulls it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight.” Flight is indeed the metaphor that makes the story soar. Ultimately this is a fable about the importance of seeking a higher purpose in life, even if your flock, tribe, or neighborhood finds your ambition threatening. (At one point our beloved gull is even banished from his flock.) By not compromising his higher vision, Jonathan gets the ultimate payoff: transcendence.
Tusshar Kapoor, Amrita Rao in Rajshri’s new film ‘Love U… Mr. Kalakaar!’
Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao will head the star cast of Rajshri Productions P. Ltd’s new film titled LOVE U… MR. KALAKAAR!, which will be directed by debutante S. Manasvi, who has also penned the story, screenplay and dialogue. The movie is produced by Kamal Kumar Barjatya, Rajkumar Barjatya and Ajit Kumar Barjatya, with Sooraj R. Barjatya and Rajjat A. Barjatya as Associate Producers. Sandesh Shandilya will score the music.
LOVE U… MR. KALAKAAR! is about Sahil, a cartoonist, an artist who derives his inspiration from emotions that come from the sky, from the earth, a scrap of paper, a passing shape, a spider’s web, while Ritu is a management trainee, whose world revolves around debits, credits, turnovers, profits, deadlines. She falls in love with Sahil. Will she help him “sketch” the new rules of business? An artist’s simplicity amidst the dynamic corporate world!
The film will go on floors in early July 2010.
Mallika Sherawat’s Hisss to be unveiled at 62nd Cannes Film Festival
Venus Records and Tapes will present Split Image Pictures’ Hisss, represented by William Morris Endeavor (WME), directed by Jennifer Lynch, starring Mallika Sherawat, Irrfan Khan, Divya Dutta and American character actor Jeff Doucette with a first look for attendees of the Cannes Film Festival next month. The film, produced by Govind Menon & Vikram Singh Lamba has hit a fever pitch of anticipation about its release which has been in post-production in Hollywood for the past several months.
Sources say the stars of the film will appear at a press photo call at the famed Majestic Hotel on the Cannes croissette, and producers will announce the release date for the film. The event will be followed by an exclusive cocktail party for international buyers, celebrities and festival VIPs. Irrfan Khan has confirmed his presence for the trip.
If unveiling a first look of Hisss wasn’t enough, a second event with Mallika Sherawat for her other new film, Love, Barack is also set to take place. A romantic comedy set during Barack Obama’s campaign for the U.S. Presidency, the film just finished shooting last month in Los Angeles.
Katrina records nursery rhymes, will build school for toddlers in Madurai
On April 7, Katrina Kaif recorded an album of nursery rhymes for the music company Sa Ra Ga Ma. The entire earnings from the album would be used to build a school for toddlers in Madurai.
This is the first time in her life that Katrina has sung professionally. And according to music-company sources she has done a commendable job. There are now plans for Katrina to do an album of love songs.
Exhausted but content, Katrina says, “It’s a fun album for kids, something I always wanted to do, to deepen my connectivity with kids. I had a ball recording the numbers. I haven’t laughed so much for a very long time.”
What Katrina won’t say out loud is that the inspiration for the children’s album is her 3-year old niece Maya, her eldest sister’s child with whom Katrina has developed an indelible bond.
Maya whom Katrina acknowledges as the most important person in her life, is indeed the inspiration for the kids’ album and the actress’ desire to help the cause of economically and emotionally deprived children.
The album entitled Rhymeskool to be released later during the year will contain nursery rhymes and fun songs aimed at little children. While recording for the album, Katrina remembered all the fun she had when she was with Maya in London for Christmas and New Year.
Says the proud maasi, “Maya’s innocent laughter is with me constantly. I want some of Maya’s happiness to go to other children who are perhaps not as well-off as she is.” Katrina’s funds from the Rhymeskool album will be immediately deflected to Madurai so that her dream school is built without delay.
Says Katrina, “It isn’t in good taste to talk about these things. It’s just a tiny school for toddlers being built next to the orphanage that my mom runs in Madurai.”
Katrina is keen to be married so she can have her own children. “I give myself 4-5 more years in the industry. Then I’ll get married and have babies.”
She intends to expand her charity work in the coming months and years. “The important thing is to make sure your charity efforts are well-utilized. I want to help causes where I can see an immediate result. Like the money from my album going into building a toddlers’ school.”
Janine Turner Time For a 180 America Acterss
Janine Turner nee Gauntt; born December 6, 1962 is an American actress, most widely known for her starring role on the prime time television show Northern Exposure. From 2000 to 2002, she appeared on the Lifetime original series Strong Medicine. In 2008, Turner became a published author when Thomas Nelson released Holding Her Head High: Inspiration from 12 Single Mothers Who Championed Their Children and Changed History.
Janine On her maternal side, legend has it that she is related to Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas. Janine is Texan to the core of her being. Janine’s career started in Texas -Dallas, Texas-at the ripe ‘ole age of three. She was spotted by Kim Dawson Modeling Agency and whisked into a fashion show.
Janine pursued academics with relish. She was a straight- A student and a cheerleader. After school she would ride her horse, visit their small farm outside of town, or dance. It was her passion for dance that led her to New York City. At the age of fifteen Janine went to New York City to dance for the summer and attend Broadway Musicals. Her favorite was A Chorus Line.
Janine graduated from high school a year early and moved to Hollywood at the age of seventeen. Her first job was for the creator of Dallas, David Jacobs, in a late night soap opera, Behind the Screen, that aired on CBS. She was spotted on Behind the Screen by the casting director of General Hospital and was cast as Laura Templeton for a one year run. She was nineteen years old. As Laura Templeton, she walked around for a year in a trance due to that horrid David Grey.
We the People need to turn around and look back at our Constitution and the Federalist Papers for guidance on how to move our nation forward in this time of crisis. We must join together in a unifying mission to become aware of what is in these great documents. Let’s get cracking and do 90 readings in 90 days.
The Greatness of a Hero
March 18, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Entertainment
The Greatness of a Hero: The Greatness of a Hero (Traditional Chinese:) is a 
warehoused TVB television drama from Hong Kong produced by Leung Choi Yuen. The drama aired on Malaysia’s Astro On Demand in February 2009.
Antm Cycle 14 Episode 2
March 18, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Entertainment
Antm Cycle 14 Episode 2, Last week, the contestants were asked to create 
a social networking-styled profile, including a profile photo and a video of their walk. Current and past top models were their inspiration for a final picture. Tatianna got scolded for emulating Megan Fox rather than a model while Gabrielle impressed Mr. Jay with her knowledge of the industry. Only 12 out of the 32 models were selected and they met Ren, the 13th contestant in New York.
Tonight in America’s Next Top Model Cycle 14 Episode 2, the models will be posing nude at their first photo shoot. They will learn that they are only allowed to wear one article of clothing. Titled “Dreckitude!”, Andre Leon Talley, Vogue editor-at-large, joins the judges in America’s Next Top Model Cycle 14 Episode 2. It will also be the reality series’ first elimination night! Who do you think will be eliminated? Please do check back this post as this will be updated for the 3/17/2010 results.
Watch America’s Next Top Model 14 episode 2 online preview below and get a sneak peek of what will happen tonight. The show’s official site on cwtv.com will be streaming the episode after a few days. If you cannot watch it on television, you can watch America’s Next Top Model Cycle 14 Episode 2 online.
