Washington:
US President George Bush was put in a spot for a moment
on Friday, when he was asked by a political commentator
whether the visiting British Prime Minister Tony Blair was
his "poodle". According to The Mirror, both Bush and Blair
laughed off the suggestion, with Blair going to the extent
of saying that Bush had " better thinkof a good answer"
for the question. Bush, quick on the repartee, described
Blair as "a strong and capable man who stood for what he
believed in." He further went on to say that the British
PM was "big thinker with a clear vision," and added that
the world needed leaders of such strength to resolve issues
like the Israel-Palestine conflict and the situation in
Iraq. He concluded by saying that the trans-Atlantic alliance
between the United States and the United Kingdom was an
absolute essentiality to ensure world security and a beneficial
socio- economic partnership between the two continents.
Nicole
Kidman wants to be a mom (Go
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London:
Nicole Kidman is desperate to get pregnant before she
gets too old to conceive. The actress, who already has two
adopted kids, Isabella and Connor, has expressed a keen
desire to have a baby of her own before it gets too late.
"I'm not pregnant, but I would love to be. That's the kind
of thing I hope happens at some stage before I get old,"
the Closer magazine quoted her as saying. However, prior
to fulfilling her desire, Kidman is reportedly on the lookout
for a new hubby, as she is a great believer in the instituion
of marriage. "I don't know how it would be to consciously
make the decision on my own - I don't know if I have the
wherewithal for that.I would love to be married again. I'm
still a huge believer in marriage. I like being married
and I like having a family. I think there's something lovely
about raising a child together."
Kate
Winslet tops poll to play new Bridget Jones (Go
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London:
Movie lovers have voted Kate Winslet as the next favourite
to play Bridget Jones is Renee Zellweger happens to give
up the role. In a poll conducted by the skymovies.com ,
41 percent of the fans voted for the Titanic star to play
the loveable singleton. Kate's curvy physique and her repeated
denials to slim down seem to make her ideal to take on the
Bridget role . Reese Witherspoon came second with 21 percent
and Friends star Jennifer Aniston was the third choice with
14 percent votes.
Hugh
feels no pressure to settle down with Jemima (Go
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London:
Although Hugh Grant is reportedly quite besotted with
his girlfriend Jemima Khan, he recently hinted that he does
not plan on losing his bachelor status anytime soon. The
44-year old actor was asked if he feels like he is being
forced to settle down by a journalist during the premiere
of his latest movie 'Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason,' and
he replied that he 'doesn't feel that pressure," reports
Ananova. The actor also revealed that he is planning to
quit movies as he is very bored of the whole film business
by now.
Madonna
enters America's 'most powerful Jews' list (Go
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London:
Madonna's fascination for Kabbalah has earned her the
51st spot on the annual list of the most powerful and influential
Jewish Americans in a Jewish weekly paper. However, J.J.
Goldberg, the editor of The Forward paper, has defended
the decision to include Madonna in the list. There are a
lot of differences of opinion about the nature of the Jewish
community - who's Jewish and who isn't. Some people who
are not Jewish are married to Jews, or practicing Judaism.
But we start with the assumption that this is not a simple
matter," New York Daily News quoted him as saying. As for
Madonna, "She's a practitioner of the Kabbala, so she's
practicing Judaism, for Christ's sake! Well, not really
for Christ's sake. But she's probably the world's best-known
practitioner of Judaism right now," he added. However, Madonna's
publicist Liz Rosenberg repeatedly advised The Forward that
"it wouldn't be appropriate to include her on such a list"
because Madonna "is not Jewish".
Madonna's
dump lands in Ricky Martin's lap (Go
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New
York: Madonna's dumped manager has been picked up by
Ricky Martin as Caresse Henry, Madonna's longtime manager
is now most likely to manage the Latin singer's affairs.
According to the New York Post, Henry was dumped by Madge
last week, will soon be managing Martin, who has been without
a manager since parting ways with Benny Medina earlier this
month. "He has a new album coming out, is planning a tour
and has a lot of movie and television potential. Madonna
wasn't doing anything," Henry was quoted by the paper, as
saying.
Madonna
displays her story telling skills (Go
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London:
Pop icon Madonna seems to be taking a break from her
singing career to turn into a children's author and story-teller.
The 46-years old mother of two, who has already written
four children's books with a fifth one in the offing, recently
thrilled her young fans as she visited their school to read
out an excerpt from her book 'The Adventures Of Abdi," which
is based on a young follower of the religion Kabbalah. According
to Hello magazine, the 'Frozen' singer is also writing a
book which will tell children that money cant buy happiness.
The book called 'Lotsa De Casha,' will centre around a spoilt,
rich Italian greyhound who has all the money in the world
but no happiness. "All the characters in the book will be
animals and Lotsa de Casha is an Italian greyhound who is
very rich but very unhappy. He thinks only of himself,"
the report quoted her publisher Nicholas Callaway as saying.
Plump
women are better, says Tommy Lee (Go
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London:
Rocker Tommy Lee has revealed that when it comes to
relationships, he prefers plump women any day as they are
usually wilder and more willing. According to Female First,
the 'Motley Crue' drummer who has previously been married
to model Heather Locklear and 'Baywatch' babe Pamela Anderson,
also confessed that although both his wives have been blonde,
he likes dark haired and exotic looking women. "Plump women
are fun. I like all sizes and shapes in women, they just
seem wilder. It's almost like they don't get to play a lot,
or something. I'm not sure what that is...," the report
quoted him as saying. "Right now, you would think I have
a preference for blondes because of my last two wives, but
I actually don't. It just kinda worked out that way. I actually
prefer the dark, exotic, brown, dark-haired Brazilian (women),"
he added.
Keira
and Nicole might star in 'Mamma Mia' film (Go
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London:
Abba musical Mamma Mia might have sent fans grooving
to its tune but now fans are in for a treat as it is to
be turned into a movie. According to The Daily Star, Keira
Knightley, Nicole Kidman and Antonio Banderas are among
those tipped for roles in the film. The musical made more
than 750 million and is being staged in 12 countries.
Angelina
Jolie enjoying the fruits of freedom (Go
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London:
'Tomb Raider' star Angelina Jolie is reportedly enjoying
the fruits of freedom, and the new experience of having
a no-strings sex life after two failed marriages and divorces.
The star who was married to actors Jonny Lee Miller and
Billy Bob Thornton, is reveling in the freedom that single
life brings. "I've been married so much in my life that
I never really had lovers, so it's been a fun time," the
actress was quoted by the Mirror as saying. "Hopefully,
the men are enjoying it as well. But it's not deep love,"
she added.
Marilyn
Monroe's fans picturesque remembrance (Go
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New
York: It will be an eye candy treat for fans of Marilyn
Monroe as over 200 pictures of the blonde actress go on
display today at the Eastern Parkway institution at the
Brooklyn Museum The collection titled "I Wanna Be Loved
by You," covers her adult life from her pre-blonde days
in 1945 to her death in 1962 at the age of 36 and features
the work of 39 photographers. The museum authorities claim
that the exhibit explores "how the power of photography
helped transmute the shy Norma Jeane [Baker] into the most
iconic screen goddess of all time." According to the New
York Daily News, the photos include shots of Marilyn with
her dress famously billowing as she stood over a subway
grating at 51st St. and Lexington Ave. for "The Seven Year
Itch," ,her nude photo that became the centerfold for the
first issue of Playboy and rare images from her final, unfinished
film, "Something's Got to Give." The exhibit comes from
an extensive collection amassed by collector Leon Constantiner
and is "based on his love for Marilyn and an appreciation
of her beauty, talent and sensitivity," the museum bosses
said. The display is on till March 20 and would also include
talks, musical programs, a Marilyn look-alike contest and
film screenings.
