11 Aug 2010 [05:58] Transocean profit hit by BP spill

11 Aug 2010 [05:57] Toyota profits rise after sales recover

11 Aug 2010 [05:56] Adidas profits boosted by World Cup sales

11 Aug 2010 [05:55] Taiwanese computer maker Acer sees profits surge

11 Aug 2010 [05:54] Standard Chartered profits up 10%

11 Aug 2010 [05:53] HSBC sees profits double to $11bn

11 Aug 2010 [05:52] Thai Airways, 4 big shopping centers launch privileges for THAI passengers

11 Aug 2010 [05:51] Cambodia bans imports of pigs, fearing spread of disease

11 Aug 2010 [05:50] Russia to deliver S-300 missiles to Azerbaijan

11 Aug 2010 [05:49] RBS sells 318 branches to Santander

Safura nearly drowned during the shootting for 'Drip Drop' video

In order to work around the clock on Safura’s ‘Drip Drop’ music video and to do the very best to capture the astonishing palette of ‘Drip Drop’s emotions on tape Euromedia and Luxen Group of Companies had gathered a stellar team: a world renowned director Rupert Weinwright, celebrity choreographer JaQuel Knight and a famous Hollywood stylist Tanya Gill.
The shoot took place in Kiev on the weekend of April 16th and turned into a life changing experience for Safura not only because it was her first music video but also because literally her life was on the line. Read more >

Posted by CBN Extra Staff on 22 Apr 2010 [08:06] | Tell a friend | Comments 0

'Dragon' kicks 'Kick-Ass' to box office curb

If only "Kick-Ass" had been in 3-D maybe we would have had a different outcome. But instead, the DreamWorks Animated 3-D flick "How to Train Your Dragon" squeezed out a surprise come-from-behind first-place finish with an estimated $20 million take in its fourth weekend in release.
Falling only 20 percent, "Dragon's" total now stands at $158.6 million; a dearth of competing kids' movies has been beneficial to the well-reviewed Viking flick. Read more >

Posted by CBN Extra Staff on 22 Apr 2010 [07:23] | Tell a friend | Comments 0

Web Pulse: Has Taiwan Found the New Susan Boyle?

Here’s a quick glance at the collective consciousness of the Web on Wednesday April 8, 2010
Lin Yu Chun - Even if you've never heard his name before, you may be about to get familiar with Lin Yu Chun. Think Susan Boyle name recognition giving Whitney Houston a run for her money - vocally, of course. Competing on Taiwan's "Super Star Avenue" (similar to "X-Factor" and "American Idol"), he sang Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You" and blew away the competition and lit up the Internet all at the same time. Read more >

Posted by CBN Extra Staff on 15 Apr 2010 [02:00] | Tell a friend | Comments 0

Music Coordinator of Azerbaijan for Eurovision Zehra Bedebeyli writes lyrics for the National Semi Final Candidates

Zehra Bedelbeyli said she had already begun writing lyrics and did it with great pleasure: “There are different and interesting performances of 6 candidates on February 2. I write lyrics for some songs to be performed in the national semi final concert. They requested me to write lyrics and I accepted their requests with great pleasure”. She hopes that Azerbaijan will gain success in Eurovision 2010” as well: “It is difficult to say who will represent Azerbaijan in Oslo, because all candidates are very talented. I think that it will be very difficult for the jury to select only one representative among them. I would like Azerbaijani entry to be represented in Eurovision 2010 differ from 2008 and 2009 entries”. Read more >

Posted by CBN Staff on 19 Jan 2010 [08:51] | Tell a friend | Comments 0

maNga to represent Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010

The rumours that for several weeks have been claiming that the band maNga would represent Turkey at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest have finally been confirmed by the country's broadcaster TRT. maNga have been crowned after Sebnem Ferah and Emre Aydin, the other two candidates in the race to represent the country in Oslo, dismissed this possibility owing to their respective schedules and plans. An agreement between TRT and the group has been finally reached. Read more >

Posted by CBN Staff on 13 Jan 2010 [06:41] | Tell a friend | Comments 0

First Official Trailer for Sex and the City 2 - Carrie On Ladies!

Sex and the City 2 is the follow-up to the first feature film from 2008. That original film was inspired by the phenomenally popular, award-winning HBO series that's based on the writings of Candace Bushnell. New Line, or rather Warner Brothers, has debuted the first official trailer for Sex and the City 2 starring the same four girls as before: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon. Read more >

Posted by CBN Staff on 29 Dec 2009 [03:34] | Tell a friend | Comments 0

AySel and Arash top YouTube video views

The Azerbaijani representatives at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, AySel and Arash, who placed 3rd in Moscow, have topped the number of music video views on the official YouTube Eurovision channel. During nine months, the clip for their entry Always was played 5.5 million times, APA reports.
Seven months after winning the bronze in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, AySel and Arash have been honoured with the highest number of views for their videoclip Always, watched a total of 5.5 million times during nine months.
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Posted by CBN Staff on 25 Dec 2009 [02:05] | Tell a friend | Comments 0