"Si Burung Merak" WS Rendra Died At 74

Indonesia once again have to mourning, only two days after our rising entertainer and reggae-styled musician, Mbah Surip passed away, now one of the best artist, poet, playwright, and socio-cultural observer, WS Rendra died on Thursday (6 / 8) night, at approximately 22:30 WIB, in Mitra Keluarga Hospital Depok, West Java.

Gugus Joko Wasito, relatives of WS Rendra who is also Executive Director of the Institute of Research and Surveys Of Archipelago, through the short message to the journalists, confirm this news Thursday (6 / 8) night at about 22:35 WIB.

"Innalillahi Wainnailahi Rajiun, has died recently Mas WS Rendra in Mitra Keluarga Hospital Depok, please pray for him, thanks," the content of the short message sent by Gugus to the journalist.

Willibrordus Surendra Broto Rendra or popular with the name of WS Rendra was born in Solo, Central Java, 7 November 1935. His name is very popular with the nickname "Si Burung Merak" or in english "The Peacock".

WS Rendra previously had been treated at Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta, and recently get a two-week treatment at the Mitra Keluarga Hospital Depok, West Java.

According to information, while burial process of Mbah Surip in the Bengkel Teater (Theater Workshop), Citayam, Depok, the poet had to go home at Khayangan Pesona Complex, Depok. However, WS Rendra have some complications of diseases that must be re-treated at Mitra Keluarga Hospital in Jakarta.

Corpse of Rendra will be taken to the house of mourning, at the complex of Pesona Kayangan, Depok Blok AV No. 5. The plan, WS Rendra will be buried on Friday (7 / 8) morning. However, based on information, at this time also made burial preparations in the Bengkel Teater, Citayam, Depok.

Mbah Surip, Popularly Known With "Tak Gendong" Died At 60

Mbah Surip who was phenomenally popular through his unique song of "Tak Gendong" reported died on Tuesday (4 / 8). The man with the typical style of the rastafarian hair reported died because of a heart attack.

Previously, Mbah Surip, who was born in Mojokerto, East Java, 5 May 1949, reported swoon and unconscious on Sunday (2 / 8) evening, after return from the show in Yogyakarta. According to Farid, one of his assistants, Mbah Surip got ill due to fatigue because of his performance schedule was too much.

"Mbah Surip got sick because of drinking an iced water. Does not seem to match with his stomach, he was felt pain on his stomach that is quite a bit and there's a symptom of fever, "he said.

Until this news was revealed there is no official information from related parties. Also says, remains of Mbah Surip alias Urip Aryanto at this time is in the Police Hospital, Kramat Jati, Jakarta.

British-American Actress Mischa Barton Hospitalized

Mischa Barton, Young and beautiful actress player of Marissa Cooper figures in television series The OC, signed in to the hospital. Doctors recommend that Mischa Barton treated in hospital for a while. Two days before, Los Angeles police brought this young artist to a hospital, such as the Associated Press made.

So far police do not want to told the reporter what the illness suffered by Barton. Barton spokesman, Craig Schneider also do not want to give seepage information on the conditions of the actress aged 23 years at this time.

Mischa Anne Marsden Barton was born in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom 24 January 1986, she is a British-American film, television, and stage actress, perhaps best known for her role as Marissa Cooper in the American television series The O.C.

Mischa Barton was born to an Irish mother, Nuala (née Quinn), a photographer, and an English father, Paul Marsden Barton, a foreign exchange broker. She has two sisters, younger Hania and elder Zoe, a barrister in London. Barton moved to New York City at the age of five and became a naturalised citizen of the United States in Los Angeles on 3 February 2006.

Barton was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of marijuana, and driving without a valid license on December 27, 2007. She was stopped by the police during the early morning hours in West Hollywood, California when she was seen "straddling the lanes and failing to signal for a turn".

Police discovered during the traffic stop that Barton "was an unlicensed driver and was driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage". She was detained and released later the same morning from the West Hollywood Sheriff Station on US$10,000 bail.

In December 2008, there were reports that she was dating The Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard. The reports were confirmed during the relationship by Pritchard; Barton only confirmed the relationship after the pair split in March 2009. When asked in interviews if she feels English or American, she states she feels English.

Barton was recently cast in The Science of Cool. According to reports, she will also be starring in A Beautiful Life a new series on The CW. In 2009, Barton starred in the psychological thriller, Homecoming, alongside 90210's Jessica Stroup and Matt Long (Jack & Bobby). However, due to a medical issue, she was unable to attend the premiere.

Forbes List Of Highest-Paid Men In Hollywood

Creator of Star Wars, George Lucas, take the list of Hollywood men with the largest income of U.S. $ 170 million in a year when produced Indiana Jones IV the movie. And then, according to Forbes.com, Steven Spielberg, director of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, was ranked second after reaped about U.S. $ 150 million during the period June 2008 - June 2009.

It seems that the Forbes list is dominated by the people behind the camera rather than they who become a major star. Therefore, the position of third placed by a TV and film producer, Jerry Bruckheimer. He is behind the top series such as Crime Scene Investigation, The Amazing Race, and Cold Case with income up to U.S. $ 100 million.

"In Hollywood, actors only get pictures on the cover of magazines and designers give them free clothes. However, the producer prints large of money," Forbes.com noted.

Forbes.com compile the list of the richest men that include producers, actors, writers, musicians, and television workers by interviews with the people working in Hollywood, to estimate their income during the last 12 months.

Comedians Jerry Seinfeld occupies the fourth position in the list with revenues of U.S. $ 85 million. Fifth position given to Dr. Phil McGraw which collects money from the provision of advice in his show on TV, books, and public speaking around U.S. $ 80 million. Sixth, the American Idol judges Simon Cowell with revenue of U.S. $ 75 million.

Ringgo Agus Rahman Covering JW Marriott And Ritz-Carlton Bombings

TV Host and presenter Ringgo Agus Rahman claims that he got shock when he watched victims of the bomb blast at Hotel JW Marriot and Ritz Carlton, which occurred earlier this morning in Mega Kuningan area.

"Honestly, I was get shocked when watched it," Ringgo said found at the location of the incident, Friday (17/7/2009). Ringgo told, in the morning he heard the news concerning of explosions at those hotels. Because of its location close to his house, he immediately drove to the place of the incident to cover it for the hosted TV show at one of the television station.

"I came here to cover the story. I've seen some of the victims directly. Inside the loby, glasses spattered on the floor. I also have the opportunity to see someone shocked brought to the ambulance," Ringgo said.

Ringgo said, security in this place is usually strictly guarded. However, he confessed his wonder why this things can passed the security. "I also puzzled why can passed. Moreover, this is the same place with the bomb incident several years ago," Ringgo said.

Indra Bekti's Girlfriend 'Dilla Jelita' Uncovered

It is uncovered now, who is the girl becomes a beloved of Indra Bekti, a 31-year-old TV host, presenter, comedian and also a singer. She is Dilla Jelita (23), In fact, the girl who has been studying in Malaysia, will exchange of rings with Indra in August this year and married in 2011.

"Once she returned to Indonesia after the course finished, Insya Allah I'll ask her to be my fiancee. Our parents also has acknowledge about my relationship with her, It's just need to make a parents-meeting for an engagement," Indra said with a happy face, after hosted the anti-corruption declaration of Love indonesia Love KPK / Cinta Indonesia Cinta KPK (CICAK) at Proclamation Monument / Tugu Proklamsi, Central Jakarta.

For Indra, Dilla, who was known two years ago, is a figure of girl that he has been searching for. "Because she has a strong principles, especially she use a jilbab (Scarf / female headgear that exposes face but not ears, neck, or hair) Alhamdulillah I can be a better person with her," he said.

However, Indra said, he plans will be married with Dilla in 2011. He thought, he must first have his own private home and Dilla must first complete the course in Indonesia after she completing her course in Malaysia.

"we're just a human, we can plans, all just can be faster, or even more slowly. But for sure, I still have desires to have my own home and she still must completing her education later in Jakarta," he said.

Indra also confess that Dilla who was dated since five months ago, mature and able to accept Indra with all of his intercourse in the world of entertainment that is not rare to light the fire of jealousy.

"At first, sometimes she was jealous, because I like to say darling to others, which I thought is usual in my profession," he said. "But, I try to explain, my world in entertainment is like this, and she can guides me to be more mature," Indra said to close the interview.

China To Build Jackson's Neverland Ranch Replica

Many ways to honor the King of Pop, Michael Jackon. In China, developers and local businessmen will build a simulacrum of the Neverland Ranch to commemorate Michael Jackson.

As much as U.S. $ 15 million or around Rp 15.2 billion prepared by Chinese developers to build new Neverland on the island of Choming, north of Shanghai in the Yangtze River. They are targeting in the year 2010 the replica of that world legend's house will be completed.

"We want to give a tribute at once to give Chinese people the opportunity to express their love to Michael," said Qiu Xuefan, president of the Shanghai Lanji Group and one of the investors of the project. The plan is, Neverland imitation is made exactly the same as the real Neverland which indeed located in Santa Barbara, California.

Qiu Xuefan told the newspaper that the tribute to Jackson will include not only the palace-like home but the garden, an artificial lake, a cinema and a zoo. Qiu Xuefan told the China Daily newspaper that the company also intends to set up a fund, with profits used to encourage children with musical talent.

Since the King of Pop's death on June 25, this Chinese company has been collecting Jackson memorabilia through public auctions and private channels and these items will be on display at the Chinese park.

Neverland Valley Ranch or previously named the Sycamore Valley Ranch is a developed property located in Santa Barbara County, California, US. This Place-Like Home become most famous residence for being a home of American entertainer Michael Jackson from 1988 to 2005.

Neverland name, given based on the fantasy island in the story of Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up. The ranch is located about five miles (8 km) north of unincorporated Los Olivos, and about eight miles (13 km) north of the town of Santa Ynez. The Santa Barbara County Assessor's office says the ranch is approximately 2,676 acres (10.83 km2).

Jackson purchased the property from golf course entrepreneur William Bone in 1988 for a sum variously reported to be $16.5 to $30 million. It was Jackson's home and private amusement park and contained, among other things, a floral clock, numerous statues of children, a zoo and a theme park, with two railroads (one 36" gauge with a steam locomotive (Crown 4-4-0, built 1973, with 4 coaches) and a 24" gauge amusement ride-type), a ferris wheel, carousel, zipper, spider, sea dragon, wave swinger, super slide, dragon wagon kiddie roller coaster and bumper cars.

During his residency there, Jackson brought groups of children and their families to the facility as day visitors. He also hosted various children overnight, a practice which came under scrutiny when Jackson was accused of sexual misconduct with minors at the ranch, first in 1993 and again in 2003.

Jackson said in 2005 that he would not return to the property, saying he no longer considered the ranch a home, feeling the 70 police officers had "violated" it in their searches. In 2006 the facilities were closed and most of the staff dismissed, with a spokesperson stating that this was a reflection of the fact that Jackson no longer lived there.

Forest Lawn Will Be Temporary Grave For Michael Jackson

Certificate of death the deceased singer Michael Jackson revealed by celebrity gossip site TMZ. In the certificate written Forest Lawn cemetery area will be the grave for Michael.

In the death certificate was written that Forest Lawn Memorial Park as the burial place of Michael. However, there is additional information that says if the location is only temporary.

Where will Michael buried forever? Still not clear. Many says end of the funeral procession for Michael suspended remains in a location that is still concealed. TMZ reveals, on Wednesday (8/7/2009), the name La Toya Jackson as a person who provides information for the death certificate.

In his death certificate, Michael called as professional musicians. He was living in Encino, Los Angeles, his parents home, not in Holmby Hills, rented home where he stretch of life.

Rupert Grint - Harry Potter's Ron Weasley Got Swine Flu

Rupert Grint, young actor who acted as Ron Weasley from Harry Potter the movie, reported be positive infected of swine flu and he fell ill three days before the premiere of the latest Harry Potter movie in London, UK.

As quoted from news Australia (AAP), Sunday (5 / 7), Grint had a few days off from taking pictures for the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. However, Grint will most likely be still attend the premiere of latest series of Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Tuesday (7 / 7).

"Yes. Rupert Grint has confirmed infected of mild swine flu," said Grint's publicist through a written statement released Saturday. Reportedly, Grint condition now improved and will be joining the other players in the inaugural event. He will then immediately continue his film shoots.

Rupert Grint's Publicist asserts that the absent of this 20-year-old actors from film shooting, did not disrupt the process of the movie making .

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will begin showing in European cinemas on 15 July, while in the United States and Japan two days after that.