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Black Eyed Peas launch academy for underprivileged kids

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Through their Peapod Foundation, Black Eyed Peas have collaborated with Adobe Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation to launch an academy for underprivileged children.The institution gives underprivileged Californian kids the chance to get involved in film and music programmes.

The initiative will allow kids to interact with their community through music, dance, video and art.

"As a group, we've made a commitment to help give teens the artistic tools and opportunities to help them realise their fullest potential," Contactmusic quoted frontman will.i.am's statement.

"Thanks to the incredible generosity of Adobe Youth Voices, we are able to expand our vision and give even more kids a chance to be productive, enterprising adults," the statement added.

The project was launched at a benefit gig, featuring the Black Eyed Peas, on 5 February (09). (ANI)

'Chak De India' to kick off Indian film festival in Kuwait

Dubai, Apr 2: Shimit Amin directed 'Chak De India' will be the inaugural movie at the first Indian film festival (IFF) opening in Kuwait today. Five actresses from the 'Chak De India' team are participating in the opening ceremony. The actresses, Vidya Malavade, Shilpa Shukla, Chitrashi Rawat, Arya Menon and Shubhi Mehta, will also interact with students from Indian schools. Two other Bollywood hits, 'Veer Zaara' and 'Black', with Arabic sub-titles, will also be screened during the four-day event which is.....
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