Monday, July 6, 2009

Roger Federer wins 6th Wimbledon 2009 title


How close can a match be. What a fight by Andy Roddick. But alas it was Roger Federer who won the match and it is his sixth Wimbledon and record 15th grand slam title.
Federer saved four set points in the second set and eventually triumphed 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 to win a sixth Wimbledon crown on Centre Court.
"It was a crazy match, an unbelievable end and my head is still spinning. This could have gone on for a few more hours I think," said Federer. "It's an unbelievable moment in my career."
Pete Sampras, who had shared the record for most grand slam titles with Federer until today, flew in from the United States overnight to watch the match from the Royal Box and Federer added: "Thanks very much for coming, I know it's a long way but you're a member, we like to see you here and it's such a pleasure to play in front of such great legends.
Federer's win also sees him regain the world number one spot, as Rafael Nadal withdrew due to injury.
A gallant Roddick paid tribute to Federer and apologised to fellow American Sampras for being unable to prevent him losing his record.
"Roger is a true champion and he deserves everything he gets," said 26-year-old Roddick, who has now lost three Wimbledon finals to Federer. "I tried, sorry Pete, I tried to hold him off.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Jeff Goldblum is not dead and is safe

Well dont know how rumors start. With the death of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett people also started reporting that Hollywood had also lost Jeff Goldblum, star of USA’s Law and Order: Criminal Intent in an accident in New Zealand where he was alledgedly filming a movie. Dont worry fans, he is just safe and fine. In addition to the Goldblum hoax there was also a slightly less circulated hoax yesterday about Harrison Ford disappearing while on a boat in the French Riviera, which is also totally untrue.
Ironically enough, Jeff Goldblum and Harrison Ford will co-star in a movie together next year called “Morning Glory,” a comedy, set in New York, about a failing morning news program, which also stars Rachel McAdams and Diane Keaton.
Well there has been lot of news in Hollywood, with the loss of people who have impacted us in some way on the small screen for many years. But rest assured that Jeff Goldblum and Harrison Ford are both alive and well. People please dont start rumors like this esp. about a persons life.

Michael Jackson dead at 50

It was shocking to hear that Michael Jackson, the King of Pop who is just 50 died due to cardiac arrest in his Holmby hills home in LA. He had some breathing problem and was taken to UCLA Medical Center. His pulse rate was very low and it was tough for them to bring him back to life. I am sure his fans would be really upset about the news. A source tells us Jackson was dead when paramedics arrived. A source inside the hospital told there was "absolute chaos" after Jackson arrrived. People who were with the singer were screaming, "You've got to save him! You've got to save him!".
The self-styled King of Pop was due to perform 50 farewell concerts in London this summer, bowing out on an illustrious music career spanning several decades while aiming to restore his fortunes. At the time of his death, Jackson was preparing to perform 50 concerts at London’s 02 Arena.The shows, which were due to begin on July 13th, sold out within hours of going on sale. AEG Live said Jackson had passed a lengthy physical exam in early 2009, before the London concerts were announced.
Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Flying Car to come in 2011

An American company Terrafugia Transition, based near Boston, will bring out the dual-purpose car-cum-plane vehicle called 'The Flying Car' as early as 2011. Can you imagine that, you can fly if u want to avoid the traffic down. Touch the road if u want to drive there. The vehicle will fold up its wings in 30 seconds and transform itself into a car. 'The Flying Car' can travel up to 725 kilometres in the air at a speed of more than 115 kilometres per hour. Fuelled by gasoline, it has front wheel drive on the road and a propeller for flight. With its wings folded, it can be parked in your ordinary car garage.
Its initial cost is expected to be around $200,000 (nearly Rs.1 crore), says the company which has already orders for 60 vehicles. The CEO of the company told Canadian TV (CTV) network here that they have successfully test-flown 'The Flying Car' as many as 28 times. The tests have shown that the vehicle can drive, fly and switch from being a plane to a car in just 30 seconds. 'It (testing) has been very successful,' Carl Dietrich, co-founder and CEO of Terrafugia, told the television network.

Shah Rukh and Obama in a movie ??

Karan Johar's next film 'My Name is Khan' is surely going to be some different film. Shah Rukh Khan will be sharing the screen with President Obama lookalike. The film is currently being shot in San Fransisco and other parts of United States. The production has already appointed a casting agency and the search is on for an African American who can resemble Obama. Khan will have some key scenes with the President Obama in the film, though the exact nature of the story connect between the two is yet kept underwraps. Kajol is there in the film who will be seen opposite King Khan after almost 9 years. Wtih Shah Rukh and Kajol back again with President Obama also featuring, definitely puts 'My Name is Khan' as one of the most awaited film this year.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Cocktail wins 'For the love or Ray J'

Joanna Hernandez, aka Cocktail has won Ray J, from the VH1 reality television show “For the Love of Ray J” . Monica Leon aka “Danger” was eliminated early in the last episode for her strange behavior on the previous episode after Ray J announced he would be meeting their families. Danielle Pastorino aka “Unique” made it to the end of the show, but was not chosen over Cocktail. Cocktail, who got her name on the dating competition show from being an actual part-time cocktail waitress, won the heart of Ray J for being the fun, outgoing, big-hearted and down-to-earth woman that allowed Ray J to be himself. Joanna “Cocktail” Hernandez, 26, took Ray J, on the last episode, to her family’s home in Sacramento, California where Ray J met her parents and brother which included her mother who didn’t speak a bit of English which made Ray J feel just a little bit uncomfortable as she was speaking her native tongue with her daughter “Cocktail” while he sat in the middle of the two during the conversation. Originally a social worker and a go-go dancer before coming on the show, Cocktail was also exposed, by former contestant Cashmere, for being on a prior reality TV show contestant of “The Bad Girls Club,” which Cocktail appeared on a reported six episodes of the first season where she was labeled a “golddigger.”
Well she did win his heart and the show ended with a toast by Ray J and Cocktail to their newly formed television relationship.