Albert
Einstein accused of stealing his theory (Go
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London:
He might be the man who bought light in our lives or
at least in our houses, but the genius, Albert Einstein
has now been accused of stealing some of his best ideas
from his colleague. According to an American professor Friedwardt
Winterburg, he stole his famous theory of Relativity from
his fellow scientist David Hilbert's papers, reports The
Sun. But over the years it has always been believed that
the theory had been Einstein's brainchild and Hilbert was
the thief.
Arnie
says he is 'cured' of sexual harassment (Go
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London:
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has confessed
that anti-harrassment classes helped him to overcome his
problem of 'inappropriate behaviour' towards women. The
'Terminator' who had 16 sexual harassment allegations against
him, also admitted that perhaps he was partly to blame,
saying that there was 'no smoke without fire,' reports Ananova.
"I learned my lesson. I had several harassment lessons and
I know now what can be said and what can't be said. Now
I would not even tell someone, I like their outfit. It could
go south," the report quoted him as saying. Meanwhile his
wife, Maria Shriver, had recently revealed that she had
to fight a tough battle to keep her marriage alive in the
face of all the allegations.
Liz
Taylor in a 'real mess' (Go
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New
York: For Elizabeth Taylor her "bloody body" is a "real
mess", as she is afflicted with congestive heart failure,
scoliosis and a recently broken back. According to E-Online,
in a recent interview to the W magazine, the actress revealed
how she had to cope up with her ailing body, referring to
it as a "bag of bones". "I've become one of those poor little
old women who's bent sideways. I feel so stupid and feeble,
that I can't do the work I was meant to do," Taylor was
quoted as saying, in the interview. However, the veteran
actress insists that despite all her ailments she is not
afraid to face death. "Really, I'm not. People must think,
'My God, she's still alive? But there's some resilience
in me that makes me keep fighting. It's the damndest thing--I
just keep coming back," the 72-year-old added.
Natalie
Portman cool with going nude on the net (Go
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London:
Natalie Portman says she would be least offended if
she saw stills grabbed from her nude scenes in her new movie
Closer on the internet. According to Femalefirst, she plays
a stripper in the raunchy film and is more than prepared
to see her naked pictures dominate celebrity websites. "Yeah,
it'll be nude celebrities dotcom. But that's fine. I'm not
scared. I'm brave. I feel like I've got to a point in my
life where everything I do is active rather than reactive,"
she was quoted as saying.
Scarlett
Johansson has no qualms about plastic surgery (Go
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London:
Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she won't mind
going under the knife to maintain her good looks. "I definitely
believe in plastic surgery. I don't want to be an old hag.
There's no fun in that," B Magazine quoted the actress as
saying. Johansson also revealed that she had to work hard
to get in shape for her latest movie Synergy. "My character
had to look like she could be a professional tennis player,
so I had to take lessons. I'm rotting on the inside, though.
I have no muscles, no endurance. All my outdoor activities
involve lying in the sun," the Lost In Translation star
was quoted by B magazine, as saying.
Zeta
Jones might buy sinking Welsh soccer club (Go
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London:
Catherine Zeta-Jones might not need to go far away to
watch a match of soccer, for she could soon have her own
squad to keep her entertained. According to The Mirror,
she plans to buy failing football club Llanelli AFC that
stands at the bottom of the Welsh Premier League, for 350,000
pounds. She has even made several visits to the club, which
is owned by her uncle Robert Jones. "The fact she's shown
an interest is fantastic. But it's very early days. A few
potential purchasers have come forward since the club was
put up for sale last week. Obviously Catherine and Michael
have a lot of cash, so buying Llanelli would be a drop in
the ocean for them, but for us it could make all the difference,"
an insider was quoted as saying.
Truman
Capote's first novel up for sale (Go
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London:
A manuscript of Truman Capote's first novel, Summer
Crossing, which was never published will go up for auction
on Friday in New York at Sotheby's. According to The BBC,
Capote is said to have worked on it in the 1940s, but put
it aside in 1950. The first draft was found at the bottom
of manuscripts and photos by Capote's former house sitter
and is expected to sell for between 36,700 52,450 pounds.
The manuscript, contained in four notebooks and 90 loose
sheets, was left behind when Capote, who died in 1984, abandoned
his Brooklyn apartment after the success of 1966's In Cold
Blood. The house sitter retrieved the box of manuscripts
from the pavement outside the flat. According to Justin
Caldwell of Sotheby's, the discovery of Summer Crossing
was "a remarkable literary discovery". "It will undoubtedly
provide valuable insights into this major writer's formative
years as work on the novel occupied Capote both before and
after Other Voices, Other Rooms," he said.
Harry
Potter actors reveal their struggle to keep a straight face
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London: 'Harry Potter' actor Maggie Smith, who essays
the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Potter series,
says that it is a constant struggle for the entire film
crew to keep a straight face and not burst out laughing
while shooting for the movies. According to her the wild
script of the movies always has them in splits. "It's hilarious.
You feel such a berk. There's this wonderful first assistant
and he'll be saying, 'Now Harry goes down among the dragons.'
And you have to hold yourself because if you lose it for
a second you're sunk," Female First quoted her as saying.
Usher,
Alicia Keys fore runners for Billboard Music Awards (Go
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New
York: R 'n' B crooner Usher and Alicia Keys have earned
13 and 12 nominations respectively for the upcoming Billboard
Music Awards. According to Ratethemusic.com, Usher will
compete for titles including Artist of The Year, R B/Hip-Hop
Artist of The Year and Male Artist of The Year, while Keys
is up for Artist of The Year, Female Artist of The Year
and Billboard 200 Album of The Year for 'The Diary of Alicia
Keys'. The duo ,whose 'My Boo' has been the singles chart
topper in America for the past six weeks, are being touted
as the fore runners for the awards to be held on the 8 December
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Britney
Spears sobers down after marriage (Go
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New
York: :Her new status as wife and step-mother seems
to have had a sobering effect on pop diva Britney Spears,
who is now said to be putting up a more conservative image
in the media. After raking up huge controversies by appearing
bottomless for the cover of Esquire magazine, and shedding
her top for Rolling Stone, the 'Toxic' singer kept her clothes
intact for an interview and picture session with the publication
Redbook. According to Ratethemusic.com, Spears who will
be the magazine's cover girl for the January issue, has
talked about her in-laws, stepkids keeping post-honeymoon
sex hot, in her interviews to the magazine.
Jordan's
nightingale voice leaves fans spellbound (Go
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London:
Jordan spell bounding performance stunned the audience
at the recording of Westlife's ITV Christmas. According
to The Mirror, the model sang a note-perfect version of
'When I Fall In Love' and left the listeners wanting for
more. "She surprised everyone.This could definitely be the
start of something big," a source was quoted, as saying.
Matt
Damon to star in De Niro's `The Sheperd' (Go
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Washington:
Oscar winner Matt Damon is all set to star with acting
legend Robert De Niro, in a movie called 'The Sheperd,'
which De Niro will also direct. The film, which was originally
offered to actor Leonardo De Caprio, revolves around the
secret service agent James Wilson (Damon), who starts an
agency called 'Shepherd' and through the subsequent 40 years.
De Niro will also appear as the older version of Wilson,
reports Zap2it. The movie is said to be based on real life
CIA agent James Angleton. It will begin shooting in March
next year.
Prince
Harry's `sex romp' in the loo (Go
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London:
Prince Harry who has often been in the news for his
wild ways reportedly had sex with his new girlfriend in
a toilet. According to The Sun, the Prince and his girlfriend
Chelsy Davy stunned pals by vanishing into the toilet for
20 minutes at a nightspot. And when they emerged they looked
"like a pair of naughty schoolkids," a source at a club
in Cape Town, South Africa, was quoted as saying.
Knee
injury delays Prince Harry's joining Sandhurst (Go
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London:
It seems that Prince Harry will have to delay joining
the prestigious Sandhurst Royal Military Academy due to
a knee injury, according to The Sun. Doctors have declared
the Prince unfit for the rigorous training at the academy.
Harry is said to have aggravated an old injury during the
summer while working as a coach with the Rugby Football
Union. Harry will now join the academy in May, four months
later than earlier planned. "I want to make sure I am 100
per cent physically prepared so I have decided to wait,"
the Prince was quoted as saying. "I fully understand and
support Prince Harry's decision and look forward to welcoming
him in May," Sandhurst CO Major General Andrew Ritchie was
quoted as saying.
