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Dumbledore is gay

On Friday author J.K. Rowling revealed that one of the characters of her novel is gay! You might have heard by now that Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore fancied his rival Gellert Grindelwald who was later offed in a battle between the good and bad wizards.

“Falling in love can blind us to an extent,” Rowling said of Dumbledore’s feelings, adding that Dumbledore was “horribly, terribly let down” and that his love was a “great tragedy.”

J.K. Rowling was here in Toronto on Tuesday for a book signing and publicity event. I’m sure she spent most of her time answering questions about Dumbledore.

And where is Dumbledore now? We hear he might be in Barcelona shopping, but that could just be yet another rumor.

Isaiah appologizes

by Tricia

It seems that Greys Anatomy star Isaiah Washington set off a firestorm over his comments at Mondays Golden Globes. He’d been questioned about having previously called co-star T.R. Knight a faggot and he used the offensive word again when talking with reporters.

“I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. By repeating the word Monday night, I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I’ve asked for help.

I know the power of words, especially those that demean. I realize that by using one filled with disrespect I have hurt more than T.R. and my colleagues. With one word, I’ve hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologize in person and to talk about what I can do to heal the wounds I’ve opened.

T.R.’s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity.”

Bollywood hits Toronto

by Tricia

The hottest Bollywood movie out of India, Guru, premiered Thursday night in Toronto, Canada. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, the stars of the film, and the new Brad and Angelina of the Indian community.

Arpana Vora declared that the couple were “Absolutely gorgeous. Both of them. Just stunning!”, moments after the darling duo was whisked along the red carpet and into the screening.

Rai, who wore a white sari, and Bachchan, who donned a black suit and headband, were several hours late for the gala because of flight schedules and didn’t stop for questions. The delay built momentum at Toronto’s historic Elgin Theatre where the crowd of approximately 1,200 fans stood screaming on the sidewalk behind barriers for 6 hours. Yet another 1,200 filmgoers were already inside the theater.

The films producers chose Toronto for the premiere after receiving an impressive response for “Never Say Goodbye” which was another Bollywood film. That film had premiered at The Toronto International Film Festival this past September. The Gala crowd out numbered that for Brad Pitts film Babel.

“The South Asian community is very important to our city and so is the film industry. Bollywood brings them together,” said Mayor David Miller as he walked into the screening.

Producer Bobby Bedi (“Bandit Queen,” “Fire”) said at the premiere he chose Toronto for his premiere because it “by far is one most cosmopolitan city in the world.”

“Guru” is loosely based on the life of a young man who rose from poverty in a small Indian village in the 1950s to defy the odds and become a major textile merchant. In the film version, the character of Gurukant Desai (Bachchan) employs unethical methods to achieve his materialistic goals but does what he has to do to crack a market firmly controlled by the rich and privileged.

Rai – who has been described as giving Halle Berry strong competition for the unofficial title of most beautiful woman in the world – plays his wife Sujatha.

“She was stunning. Stunning. Very beautiful,” said Adesh Vora after he caught a glimpse of Rai. Looking at his wife though, he hesitated to concur that Rai is the most beautiful woman on Earth.

“My wife is number one,” he said.

U-DOO lets you create Avatar ringtones for your mobile

by Tricia

Everyone has a mobile phone these days don’t they? If you do, have you customized your ringtones? I have.

I uploaded an mp3 and use that as my ringtone.

Well, now you can do even more to customize your ringtone – you can create or build your own ringtone with a matching avatar character and down load it to your phone, email them to your friends or even use them on your Myspace page, or blogs. Check it out here.

U-DOO has created this cool new product and I think it could be a big hit.

When you sign up to create your avatar ringtone you’ll get the first 60 days free.

PETA’s Worst Dressed List

by Tricia

Peta has come out with their own list of Worst dressed stars of 2006. Nicole Ritchie got the top honor of being named the Worlds Worst Dressed celebrity because of her love of fur. Peta stated “This pelt-wearing party girl is all animal skin and bones. She’s an incredible shrinking woman with the heart to match.”

Eva Longoria also made Peta’s List with a reference to her character on Desperate Housewives activities- “You’d think she’d be more sympathetic to the plight of rabbits considering the way she screws around like one on Wisteria Lane.”

A PETA spokesperson also named Ashley Olsen as a runner up by saying “Wearing fur does add 20 pounds, but if Ashley wants to fill out her frame, we suggest using a fork instead.”

Paris Hilton, one of Nicoles BFF didn’t make the list this year. She vowed earlier this year never to wear fur again after she watched a video detailing how animals are killed for their pelts. Peta must be impressed with the socialites turn around as they are considering asking the hotel heiress to become one of their “I’d rather go naked than wear fur” models.

Dumbledore is gay

Isaiah appologizes

Bollywood hits Toronto

U-DOO lets you create Avatar ringtones for your mobile

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