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Celebrity News - 25/9/2014

Andre Benjamin played host to celebs attending the premiere of his latest film, ‘Jimi: All Is By My Side’. Benjamin plays a semi-fictional version of the rock-guitar legend, Jimi Hendrix. LONDON Idris Elba was on hand at the 2014 MOBO nominations to receive the inaugural MOBO Inspiration Award. The nominations, which included a moving performance by Ella Eyre, helps to promote the performing of black music. Elba spoke about what it means to receive the award. 456086744 0:08: Idris Elba: The awards I’ve…for me. :0:26 The UK comedy, ‘What We Did On Our Holiday' held its premiere in London with stars David Tennant, Billy Connolly and Rosamund Pike who is also starring in the highly anticipated; David Fincher helmed ‘Gone Girl’. NEW YORK Denzel Washington stopped by Good Morning America to chat about his latest action flick, ‘The Equalizer’ and then gave a few lucky fans a thrill by signing autographs. Also making the promotional rounds in the Big Apple, Kerry Washington, Kenny Chesney and Bethenny Frankel. That’s all for now. We’ll be back tomorrow with more celebrity news and sightings. Sep 25, 2014
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Tangkhul Naga Community welcomes freshers to Delhi

New Delhi/ Nagaland, Sep 24 (ANI): College admissions are over and it's time to welcome the freshers. Under the theme of 'Emerging Youths, Emerging Talents' Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Delhi (TKLD) organized the 11th edition of "Yarthot Kazip" or fresher's meet at Thyagaraj stadium. Music, dance and fashion parade - the fun filled affair was attended by many Tangkhul Naga community and students. The celebrations not only aimed at making freshers comfortable but also were meant to introduce them to their seniors and others Nagas residing in the national capital. MP from Nagaland Neiphiu Rio also addressed the event. A group of Student performed the Tangkhul folk song in colorful traditional attire. During the event many young artists showcased their talent in singing and dancing. The audience was mesmerized by their performance. Later, Music bands like Epistles, Towering Faith and Red Light Passengers gave rocking performances. "Epistle" a Country, Pop & Gospel music band enthralled the audience by performing songs in Tangkhul and English. A huge crowd enjoyed the performance and sang along with them. Sep 24, 2014
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Classical dance festival entices audiences in eastern India

Bhubaneswar, Sept.19 (ANI): The latest edition of classical Odissi dance Ashtapadi festival kicked off in India's eastern Bhubaneswar city, pays an ode to Sanskrit poet Jayadev from the 12th century. The Ashtapadi festival was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik. The fourth edition of the festival includes some of the best known names in Odissi genre. Prior to the dance festival, a book 'Sampoorna Geeta Govinda', authored by noted scholar of Odisha's cultural heritage and musician Dr Subas Pani was released by the Chief Minister. The performing arts festival features Odisha's classical dance Odissi dance performances and vocal recitals of all twenty four songs of Jayadeva's Geetagovinda. Dr.Subas was hopeful that the colourful festival will provide a complete aesthetic experience to the audiences. The festival has been mounted by Sri Geeta Govinda Pratishtana of Puducherry, which has been making its presence felt across the country over the last few years with elaborate dance events dedicated to the 12th century epic of Jayadeva. Sep 19, 2014