52nd ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS 2010

STAR WORLD presents the LIVE telecast of the52^nd Annual Grammy Awards 2010 on Mon, 1st February at 5am (UAE). Hailed as Music’s Biggest Night, the prestigious event will be held at the famed Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

Each year, the Grammy Awards celebrates the music industry’s most gifted artists. As in previous years, 2010’s star-studded ceremony will feature performances from pop’s biggest acts.

Among the nominees, super diva Beyoncé leads the pack with a whopping ten nominations while young pop sensation Taylor Swift scored eight. Hip-hop power players Kanye West, Jay-Z, Black Eyed Peas, and R&B crooner Maxwell each earned six nominations while pop starlet Lady Gaga earned five.

Indian Musician and Oscar winner AR Rahman has been first time nominated for the Grammy’s, popularly known as the Oscars of the music industry.

He fetched two nominations for his soundtracks from Slumdog Millionaire. The Track Jai Ho which got him Two Academy awards and a Golden Globe has been nominated in the category of Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

AR Rahman has also nominated in the category of  Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or other Visual Media for Slumdog Millionaire.

 Tune in to see who struck a chord with voters and who is left singing the blues as STAR WORLD airs the LIVE telecast of The 52^nd Annual Grammy Awards! 

SHOWING ON UAE SCREEN FROM 28 JAN TO 04 FEB

SHARJAH

AL HAMRA Tel: 5650953.

15.30, 18.30, 21.30 & 00.30 Rann [G] (Hindi).

CONCORDE Tel: 5623956.

13.30, 16.30 & 22.30 Gulumaal [G] (Malayalam), 19.30 Goa [G] (Tamil).

GRAND BUHAIRAH (Riviera Tower) (I) Tel: 5563300.

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 10.15, 12.15, 14.15, 16.15, 18.15, 20.15, 22.15 & 00.15 Boogeyman 3 [TBA].

(IV). 10.00, 12.20, 14.40, 17.00 & 19.20 Arabic film, 21.40 & 23.55 Arabic film.

(V). 10.15, 12.00 & 14.00 Ace Ventura Jr [G], 16.00, 19.00 & 23.00 Rann [G] (Hindi).

(VI). 10.00, 12.30 & 15.00 Up In The Air [15],  17.30,  20.30 & 23.30 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(VII). 11.00, 14.00 & 17.00 Avatar [PG], 20.00, 22.00 & 00.00 Bad Lieutenant [15].

GRAND MEGA MALL (I). Tel: 5751888.

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 10.15, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00, 18.00 & 20.00 Arthur 2 [G], 22.00 & 00.00 Universal Soldier 3 [18].

(IV). 10.00, 12.20, 14.40, 17.00 & 19.20 Arabic film, 21.40 & 00.00 Arabic film.

(V). 10.15, 12.00, 13.45, 15.30 & 17.15 Ace Ventura Jr [G], 19.20, 21.30 & 23.40 Up In the Air [15].

(VI). 10.30 & 13.30 Avatar [PG], 16.50, 19.50 & 22.50 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(VII). 12.00 3 Idiots [G] (Hindi), 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 Ishqiya [TBA] (Hindi).

GRAND SAHARA (I) Tel: 5316500.

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20 & 17.30 Up In The Air [15],  19.40,  21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20 & 19.30 Camille [TBA], 21.40 & 23.50 Arabic film.

(IV). 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 Ace Ventura Jr [G], 17.00, 19.10, 21.20 & 23.30 Ishqiya [TBA] (Hindi).

(V). 10.15 & 12.00 Alvin & The Chipmunks [G], 14.00, 17.00, 20.00 & 23.00 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(VI). 10.30, 13.30 & 16.30 Avatar [PG],  19.30 & 22.40 3 Idiots [G] (Hindi).

STAR (I) Tel: 5327555.

13.15, 16.15, 19.15 & 22.00 Rann [G] (Hindi).

(II). 15.00, 18.00, 21.00 & 00.00 Rann [G] (Hindi).

(III). 14.00, 17.00, 20.00 & 22.45 Ishqiya [TBA] (Hindi).

(IV). 14.00, 17.15, 20.30 & 23.45 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(V). 13.30, 16.45, 20.00 & 23.15 3 Idiots [G] (Hindi).

UMM AL QUWAIN

GRANADA Tel: 7656804.

15.45, 19.30 & 22.45 TBA.

FUJAIRAH

GRAND DANA CINEPLEX (I) Tel: 2243100.

15.15, 19.00 & 22.00 Rann [G] (Hindi).

(II). 15.00, 17.00, 19.00, 21.00 & 23.00 Universal Soldiers 3 [PG].

(III)). 15.00, 17.00, 19.00, 21.00 & 23.00 Arabic film.

(IV). 15.15, 19.15 & 23.15 Arabic film, 17.15 & 21.15 Did You Hear About The Morgans [15].

RAS AL KHAIMAH

GRAND MANAR (I) Tel: 2278888.

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 10.15, 12.15, 14.15, 16.15, 18.15, 20.15, 22.15 & 00.15 Boogeyman 3 [TBA].

(IV). 10.00, 12.20, 14.40, 17.00 & 19.20 Arabic film, 21.40 & 23.55 Arabic film.

(V). 10.30, 12.30, 14.30, 16.30 & 18.30 Ace Ventura Jr [G], 20.30, 22.30 & 00.30 Universal Soldiers 3 [18].

(VI). 12.10, 14.50, 17.40, 20.30 & 23.20 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(VII). 10.15, 12.30, 14.45 & 17.00 Up In The Air [15], 19.15, 21.30 & 23.45 My One and Only [PG].

GULF (I) (RAK) Tel: 2223313.

13.30, 16.30, 19.30 & 22.30 Rann [G] (Hindi).

(II). 13.45, 17.00, 20.00 & 22.45 Swale [G] (Malayalam).

DUBAI

DONYA (I) (JEBEL ALI) Tel: 8812797.

(II). 16.30, 19.30 & 22.30 Aayirathil Oruvan [G] (Tamil).

(III). 16.30, 19.30 & 22.30 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(IV). 16.30, 19.30 & 22.30 Paleri Manikyam [G] (Malayalam).

GRAND CINECITY (AL GHURAIR CITY) (I) Tel: 2289898.

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 10.15, 12.15, 14.15, 16.15, 18.15, 20.15, 22.15 & 00.15 Boogeyman 3 [TBA].

(IV). 11.10, 13.20, 15.30, 17.40, 19.50, 22.00 & 00.10 Universal Soldiers 3 [18].

(V). 10.15, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00 & 18.00 Arthur 2 [G], 20.00, 22.00 & 00.00 Up In The Air [15].

(VI). 12.00 3 Idiots [G] (Hindi), 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 Ishqiya [TBA] (Hindi).

(VII). 12.10, 14.50, 17.40, 20.30 & 23.20 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(VIII). 10.20, 13.00, 15.40, 18.20, 21.00 & 23.40 Rann [G] (Hindi).

GRAND CINEPLEX (DUBAI GRAND HYATT) (I) Tel: 3242000.

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 Up In The Air [15].

(IV). 10.15, 12.15, 14.15, 16.15, 18.15, 20.15, 22.15 & 00.15 Boogeyman 3 [TBA].

(V). 11.10, 13.20, 15.30, 17.40, 19.50, 22.00 & 00.10 Universal Soldiers 3 [18].

(VI). 10.40, 14.40, 19.10 & 23.30 Inside Ring [TBA], 12.30, 16.50 & 21.20 Camille [TBA].

(VII). 11.00 & 13.00 Winx Club [G], 15.40, 18.20, 21.00 & 23.40 Rann [G] (Hindi).

(VIII). 10.15, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00, 18.00 & 20.00 Arthur 2 [G], 21.45 & 00.00 Bad Lieutenant [15].

(IX). 10.00, 12.20, 14.40, 17.00 & 19.20 Arabic film, 21.40 & 23.55 Arabic film.

(X). 10.30, 12.30, 14.30 & 16.30 Ace Ventura Jr [G], 18.15, 21.00 & 23.45 Avatar [PG].

(XI). 10.00 & 12.30 Chance Pe Dance [G] (Hindi), 15.00, 17.50, 20.40 & 23.30 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(XII). 12.00 3 Idiots [G] (Hindi), 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 Ishqiya [TBA] (Hindi).

GRAND MERCATO (I) Tel: 3498765

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 10.10, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00 & 18.00 Camille [TBA], 20.00, 22.00 & 00.00 Boogeyman 3 [TBA].

(IV). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30 & 19.40 Up In The Air [15], 21.50 & 00.00 Universal Soldiers 3 [18].

(V). 10.15, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00, 18.00 & 20.00 Arthur 2 [G], 22.00 & 00.00 Arabic film.

(VI). 10.30, 12.30 & 14.30 Ace Ventura Jr [G], 16.30, 19.30 & 22.30 Veer [G].

(VII). 11.00 & 13.00 Winx Club [G], 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 Ishqiya [TBA] (Hindi).

GRAND METROPLEX (I) Tel: 3438383.

10.20, 13.00, 15.40, 18.20, 21.00 & 23.40 Rann [G] (Hindi).

(II). 11.10, 13.20, 15.30, 17.40, 19.50, 22.00 & 00.10 Universal Soldiers 3 [18].

(III). 12.10, 14.50, 17.40, 20.30 & 23.20 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(IV). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 Up In The Air [15].

(V). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 Arabic film.

(VI). 10.15, 12.30, 14.45, 17.00, 19.15, 21.35 & 23.55 The Men Who Stare At Goats [PG].

(VII). 12.00, 14.20, 16.40, 19.00, 21.30 & 00.00 Bad Lieutenant [15].

(VIII). 10.00, 13.30, 17.00, 20.20 & 23.40 3 Idiots [G] (Hindi).

ABU DHABI

ELDORADO (I) Tel: 6763555.

13.30, 16.30, 19.30 & 22.30 Gulumal [G] (Malayalam).

(II). 13.00, 16.00, 19.00 & 22.00 Goa [G] (Tamil).

GRAND ABU DHABI MALL (I) Tel: 6459499.

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 10.15, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00, 18.00 & 20.00 Arthur 2 [G], 22.00 & 00.00 Arabic film.

(IV). 10.30, 12.15, 14.00 & 15.45 Alvin & The Chipmunks [G],  17.30, 19.45, 22.00 & 00.15 Up In The Air [15].

(V). 10.15, 12.00, 13.45, 15.30 & 17.15 Ace Ventura Jr [G], 19.20, 21.30 & 23.40 Universal Soldiers 3 [18].

(VI). 11.00 & 13.00 Winx Club [G], 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 Ishqiya [TBA] (Hindi).

GRAND AL MARIAH (I) Tel: 6785000.

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 10.15, 12.15, 14.15, 16.15, 18.15, 20.15, 22.15 & 00.15 Boogeyman 3 [TBA].

(IV). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30 & 21.50 Inside Ring [TBA], 19.40 & 00.00 Arabic film.

(V). 10.20, 13.00, 15.40, 18.20, 21.00 & 23.40 Rann [G] (Hindi).

(VI). 11.10, 13.20, 15.30, 17.40, 19.50, 22.00 & 00.10 Universal Soldiers 3 [18].

(VII). 12.10, 14.50, 17.40, 20.30 & 23.20 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(VIII). 10.15, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00, 18.00 & 20.00 Up In The Air [15], 21.45 & 00.00 Bad Lieutenant [15].

(IX). 10.00, 12.20, 14.40, 17.00, 19.20, 21.40 & 00.00 Arabic film.

NATIONAL (I) Tel: 6711700.

14.30, 17.30, 20.30 & 23.30 Veer [G] (Hindi).

(II). 12.30, 15.30, 18.00, 20.15 & 23.00 Ishqiya [TBA] (Hindi).

(III). 13.30, 16.30, 19.30 & 22.30 Rann [TBA] (Hindi).

(IV). 13.00, 16.00, 19.00 & 22.00 3 Idiots [G] (Hindi).

AL AIN

GRAND ROTANA (I) Tel: 03 7544447.

10.50, 13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 11.00, 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 10.00, 12.20, 14.40, 17.00 & 19.20 Arabic film, 21.40 & 23.55 Arabic film.

(IV). 11.30, 13.30, 15.30 & 17.30 Up In The Air [15], 19.30, 21.30 & 23.30 Universal Soldiers 3 [18].

GRAND CINEPLEX (I) Tel: 03 7511228.

13.00, 15.10, 17.20, 19.30, 21.40 & 23.50 About The Morgans [TBA].

(II). 13.10, 15.20, 17.30, 19.40, 21.50 & 00.00 The Code [TBA].

(III). 12.45, 15.00, 17.15 & 19.30 Arabic film, 21.40 & 23.55 Arabic film.

(IV). 12.00, 14.00, 16.00 & 18.00 Up In The Air [15], 20.00, 22.00 & 00.00 Universal Soldiers 3 [18].

Deal of The Day: The Best deals of DSF on STAR Plus, STAR One & STAR Gold

It doesn’t get bigger than this… Putting its weight behind Dubai and ensuring high excitements levels during the shopping festival. An innovative and unique format, Deal of the Day is a three minute programme/capsule that will feature the best deals during the shopping festival in UAE. Deal of the Day will feature the absolute knock out deals on a particular day starting from  Jan 30. The capsules will air throughout the day at a high rotation so that viewers do not miss the best offers in town.

Deal of the Day will provide you with in depth information on the product, the best offer on that day and where you can go to in order to avail the offer. Presented daily, round the clock – viewers  everyday get to find out where you can get the best deal on mobile phones, cameras, laptops etc. In summary, it’s the complete DSF guide of what to buy, where to buy, best deals in the market etc.

Sumo Dutta

Says Sumo Dutta, Country Head for STAR Middle East, Pakistan and Africa Deal of the day is a simple idea aimed at revitalising shoppers and the shopping experience through a short but impactful program/capsule. The concept is Custom designed for advertisers who have great deals on offer but are not able to communicate the same effectively. Available at a cost, which is one tenth of any other media, Advertisers/Viewers will get a unique experience of the best offers they can avail. This shopping bonanza period, you don’t need to go looking for the BEST Deals. We tell you where the best deals are  - on your favourite channels. In our endeavour to continue bringing the latest and the best content to STAR viewers, we continue to raise the bar in terms of viewer expectations. Going forward, we will continue to bring viewers exclusive path breaking local content across STAR Plus, STAR Gold and STAR One, throughout this year.”

16th Annual Star Screen Awards on Star Plus

Swaraj will perform at Global Village

A musical treat to Dubai based Indians on 61st Indian Republic Day

On the eve of India’s 61st Republic Day, Malhaar, Dubai’s first Indian music choir will present  ‘Swaraj’ - a special concert at the Global Village on Friday, 22nd January at 19.30.

A medley of patriotic, folk and classical compositions in various Indian languages, ‘Swaraj’ attempts to present the musical heritage of India through the harmonized voices of her youth.

The concert endeavours to celebrate the vast diversity of cultures and traditions that give India her unique identity, through the language of music. Marking the Republic Day of a progressive and prosperous nation as it stands today, the concert attempts to present India’s musical heritage through the bold and contemporary genre of Indian choral music. ‘Swaraj will be the first musical performance of its kind in the UAE.

Born with a mission to unite the expatriate Indians through chords of music and to present the new face of India to the world through the unified voices of her youth, Malhaar, the first Indian choral music group in Dubai has begun its mellifluous journey this year. 

Malhaar performs all genres of Indian music that are adapted to western choral music style - from intricate Indian classical compositions to colourful folk and inspiring patriotic songs in different Indian languages. Malhaar is truly a celebration of India’s ‘unity in diversity’ through the language of music. 

A bold, youthful and contemporary group of trained Indian classical singers, Malhaar is a reflection of New India as it stands today – progressive yet reverent of the country’s musical heritage.

Malhaar choir has been founded by the seasoned and talented Hindustani musician Jogiraj Sikidar. Based in Dubai, Jogiraj is trained in Hindustani classical music under the able guidance of illustrious gurus and has been performing and teaching Indian classical and choral music for almost two decades. Apart from his disciples, other like-minded singers and instrumentalists, from the age of seven to 40, make up the members of the choir.

Malhaar shares its musical journey with the people of the UAE and beyond.

Ujala Asianet Film Awards 2010 on Asianet

Date & Time: January 30 &  31 (Saturday & Sunday) at 17.00.

The 12th Ujala-Asianet Film Awards 2010 were distributed at a glittering function recently held at the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. More than 40,000 entertainment enthusiasts including prominent persons from the film industry and socio-cultural spheres witnessed the show.

Universal Star Kamala Hassan was felicitated by KS Sethumadhavan for his outstanding contributions to Indian Film Industry. The event was attended by cross section of stars from South Indian film industry and was rich with colourful programmes performed by leading artistes from the tinsel world. Jayaram, Allu Arjun, Vivek, Khushbu, Sundar C, Mamtha Mohan Das, Devayani, Rambha, Samvritha Sunil, Jagathi Sreekumar, Bala, Sukumari, Sheela, Deva, Lakshmi Sharma, Suman, Muktha George, Ambika, Menaka, Fazal Gaffur, Sabu Cheriyan etc. were some of the personalities present on the occasion.

Pazhasssiraja won the award for the best film, which was accepted by its producer Gokulam Gopalan and Ranjith won the award for the best director for the movie  Palerimanikyam. Mega Star Mammootty was honoured  as the millennium actor for his outstanding performance in various movies. Mohanlal won the best actor award for his performance in Bhramaram and Ividam Swargamanu. Kavya Madhavan fetched the best female actress award for the film Banaras. Actress Lakshmi Rai received the popular actress award for her performance in various movies. Oscar winner Rasool Pukutty was honoured at the occasion for his overall contribution to the Indian Film industry. 

Others who won awards include Prithvi Raj (Youth Icon of the Year), Sreenivasan (best character artiste- male), Shwetha Menon (best character artiste-female), Lalu Alex (best villain), Jagadeesh (best actor in a comic role), Jayasurya-Roma (best star couple), Vayalar Sarath (lyricist), Deepak Dev (music director), Shankar Mahadevan (playback singer- male), KS Chithra (playback singer-female), Baby Nivedita (child artiste), Ranjith Shankar (Script Writer), Ajayan Vincent (cameraman), Vijay Shankar (editor), debut artistes Nishan, Archana Kavi, Sarath Kumar, Manoj K Jayan and Kaniha (Special Jury awards).

Vineeth, Divya Unni, Remya Nambeesan, Meera Nandan, Sana Khan, Manikkuttan, Rajith Menon, Sarayu, Sruthi Lakshmi, Shankar Mahadevan, Akrithi Kakar, Madhu Balakrishanan, Jyolsna, Rahul Nabiar, Sreekumar and comedy artistes from TV/ Film industry entertained the huge crowd.

Wednesday Specials on NGC

Bite Me With Dr. Mike Leahy-India: Premieres on Jan 20 at 19.00 (UAE)

Join Virologist Dr Mike Leahy as he travels from the chaotic metropolis of Mumbai to Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in the world. With so many people living in such close quarters, India is also home to a vast population of nasty bugs keen to invade or attack the unwary…and the overly inquisitive. From intestinal hitchhikers to a beetle with a specially developed arsenal of chemical weaponry, follow Dr. Mike through one of the world’s largest and most diverse countries.

Bavaria's Magic Kingdom Premieres on Jan 20  at 21.00 (UAE)

The stunning and dramatic mountains of the Bavarian Alps offer enormous challenges to all those who live there. During winter, the kingdom is locked shut by ice. When spring sun unlocks the grip of ice, the doors of the kingdom are thrown open, for animals and people to reap the mountains' riches. Summer storms bring floods that scour the land. Farmers risk these dangers to take their herds to the highest pastures to graze the sweetest flower-filled meadows, from which come highly prized cheeses. The high alps are guarded by black feathered choughs, and inhabited by eagle owls, chamois, wild cats, deer, alpine ravens and rare treasures like the alpine salamander.

Predator CSI: Man Eating Lions Premieres on Jan 20 at 22.00 (UAE)

Tanzanians are under siege from a plague of man-eating lions. The East African republic is home to more than one quarter of the world’s lions, but until recently, attacks on humans were far and few between. Entire prides now consider humans fair game; over six hundred people have been killed by lions in Tanzania since 1990. This program explores how and why lion behaviour is changing to targeting human beings as a prey source, and joins a lion hunting team out to capture a man-eater who has been terrorizing the region for too long.

AMERICAN IDOL (SEASON 9) Premiers on Star World

Date and Time: Jan 19 & 20 at 20.00

Encore: Tue at 11pm;  Wed at 11am, 5pm, 11pm; Thu at 11am, 5pm; Fri at 8am, 3pm, 9pm; Sat at 12am, 8am, 3pm, 9pm; Sun at 12am (UAE)

TV’s No.1 show returns for a ninth record-breaking season! Be among the first to find out who has what it takes to be the next pop sensation when American Idol premieres on Tue, 19 Jan at 8pm.

This year sees big changes to the judge’s line up. Stepping in to replace original judge Paula Abdul is comedienne Ellen DeGeneres. The ever-funny, Emmy-winning talk show host joins the judging panel, sitting alongside returning judges Kara DoiGuardi, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.

No stranger to the entertainment business, DeGeneres will offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition. “I'm thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol”, explains DeGeneres. “I've watched since the beginning, and I've always been a huge fan.”

Creator and executive producer, Simon Fuller, is equally thrilled. "I could not be more excited to have Ellen join the American Idol family. Ellen has been a fan of the show for many years, and her love of music and understanding of the American public will bring a unique human touch to our judging panel.”

Last year, the humble singer-songwriter Kris Allen beat out glam rocker Adam Lambert to be crowned the Idol’ winner. Who will take home the coveted title this year? Don’t miss the all-new season of warblers and wannabes when American Idol returns to STAR WORLD.

67th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS 2010 LIVE on Star World

67^th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS 2010 + RED CARPET PRE-SHOW LIVE on Star World

Time: 4am (UAE)

Encore: Mon at 8pm; Tue at 9am; Sat at 5pm (UAE)

Find out who will be the early frontrunners in this year’s awards season when STAR WORLD presents the LIVE telecast of The 67^th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2010 on Mon, 18 Jan at 4am. Celebrating the achievements of both the TV and movie industries, the prestigious event honors the buzzed-about box office champs, critically-acclaimed art-house movies and ratings-toppings dramas.

Viewers will be treated to even more fashion and fun this year when STAR WORLD telecasts the Red-Carpet Pre-Show Special ‘live’ from LA at 5am. 

The Making of…Chance Pe Dance on STAR Plus & STAR One

Time: Sun, Jan 10 at 21.30 (UAE) on STAR Plus and at 22:00 on STAR One (UAE).

STAR Middle East and UTV Motion Pictures presents the Making of…Chance Pe Dance exclusively on STAR Plus and STAR One. Directed by Ken Ghosh, stars Shahid Kapoor and Genelia Dsouza in lead roles and will hit the screens of Middle East on January 14.

STAR Middle East will also be playing exclusive content excerpts from the film. The exclusive behind the scenes Making of Chance Pe Dance episode will also be aired on Sun, Jan 10 at 21.30 (UAE) on STAR Plus and at 22:00 on STAR One (UAE).

On this exclusive, the lead cast comprising Shahid Kapoor and Genelia Dsouza will speak on the making of this film and share with viewers their experiences and anecdotes, while shooting the film.

Says Sumantra Dutta, Country Head for STAR Middle East, Pakistan and Africa “In our endeavour to continue bringing the latest and the best content to STAR Plus viewers, we continue to raise the bar in terms of viewer expectations. Going forward, we will continue to bring viewers exclusive special occasions on STAR Plus and STAR One, throughout the year.”

STAR viewers will also get an opportunity to take part in a special contest around Chance Pe Dance. Viewers will just have to answer the simple question;

What is Genelia’s profession in the movie Chance Pe Dance?

a)  Chef

b)  Doctor

c)   Choreographer

SMS STARCPD (space) your option A/B/C to:

·     6070 in the UAE ( for Etisalat & Du customers)

·     9121 in Egypt (for Vodafone, Etisalat & Mobinil subscribers).

·     77658 in Bahrain (for Zain subscribers).

·     85218 (for STC Subscribers) & 732006 (for Zain Subscribers) in KSA.

If you answer correctly, you could win movie merchandise that includes outfits worn by the Stars in the film, autographed Music CD’s and more.

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