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Sandra Bullock has a tragic 'premonition' (Go To Top)

     Washington: Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock is all set to star in TriStar Pictures production "Premonition." In the flick Bullock will play a woman who gets a premonition that her husband will die in a car crash and tries to prevent the tragedy, reports Zap2it. According to the industry trades, Hyde Park will finance the film, with TriStar distributing. Production will begin this January in Louisianna. Although "Miss Congeniality 2" failed to approach the box office of the original, Bullock had a hit this summer with "Crash." Her upcoming projects include a "Speed" reunion with Keanu Reeves on "Il Mare."

Brittany Murphy credits mum for losing virginity (Go To Top)

     London: Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy claims herself to be a late sexual starter, as she lost her virginity only when she was 21 years-old. Brittany, whose past boyfriends include hunks Ashton Kutcher and Eminem, eventually lost her virginity at 21 and that too at her mum Sharon Murphy's insistence. "I started going out with boys at 19, and lost my virginity at 21," Femalefirst quoted the 27year-old actress as telling Reveal magazine. "The only reason I went on a date was because my mother insisted. She told me: 'Please go out at night, you need to improve the way you relate to people," she added. The sexy actress seems to be so fond of her mum that she still lives at home despite her stardom. "What's wrong with living with your mum? We're a very close family," she added.

Di's death may have been accident after all (Go To Top)

     London: Investigators probing the tragic death of Princess Diana have not found any evidence that may suggest that the 1997 car crash in Paris was caused by foul play. New forensic examinations of the wrecked Mercedes car, in which the Princess of Wales died along with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed, indicate that it was in 'good working order', and not at fault for the accident. "There have been some interesting new developments. New forensic techniques have helped us uncover a lot of significant information which is assisting the inquiry. The French have been very helpful and understanding but they accept that there has been a lot of development in technology since they carried out their investigation," the Scotsman quoted a source from Scotland Yard as saying. The team led by Lord Stevens, the former Scotland Yard commissioner, interviewed MI6 officers, Diana's former protection team, her butler Paul Burrell and Fayed's security team in the connection, and is expected to quiz Prince Charles next. The French police, however, had reported conspiracy behind Diana's death, by saying that the car had been tampered with. Dodi's father Mohamed al Fayed had also claimed that his son and Diana were murdered, possibly by British intelligence.

Belian woman puts hubby for hire on e-bay (Go To Top)

     London: A young woman in Belgium has put her husband up for hire on a shopping 'n' auction site. Nadia Manfroid, from Brussels, has got so sick of spending all her time with her husband Denis, 28, that she has decided to put him up for hire on 'e-bay', so that he can be picked up by desiring ladies, willing to spend some time with him. According to Het Nieuwsblad, Nadia has done so as she wants some time to herself to visit shops or go to the cinema. "Because I don't want Denis to be left on his own, I put him up for hire," she said. Denis also seems to have liked the idea and says he's willing to do everything - except have sex. "I'd prefer a lady to take me out for dinner during these four hours. But if she wants I will also do the washing up, cut the grass, paint the kitchen or watch the dog," Fox News quoted him as saying. "I also want to escort a lady to a party. In fact I'll do anything except sex," he added. Till date, the highest bid is only 1.5 euros, but Nadia's mail- box has got flooded with offers from interested women. "I got lots of e-mails from women who ask if he can iron. One asked me if he was a good kisser. He is for hire but after these four hours I want him back, " she said.

Superman seen soaring in Serbian skies (Go To Top)

     London: Authorities in Serbia are investigating reports of a real-life Superman, which was seen flying in the sky by the local people. Numerous residents in Ljubovija claim that they have seen a cloaked figure flying crazily over their houses. "As if he had an invisible engine on his back" and changing directions while in mid-air, Fox News quoted a resident as telling local daily Blic. "It was like something out of Superman or Batman. No one has any rational explanation for what we all saw," he added. However, police in the town have refused to give their comments.

Tom Hanks elected Academy Vice President (Go To Top)

     London: Actor Tom Hanks has been voted in as vice- president of the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences. The two-time Oscar winner and film director will serve the organisation that controls the Oscars, according to the BBC. Hanks, who is going to star in a film version of The Da Vinci Code, formerly acted as governor of the actor's branch of the Academy. The Academy elected Sid Ganis as new president, replacing Frank Pierson, who served a maximum four one-year terms. Former vice-president Ganis's first job in his new role will be to appoint a producer for the Oscars ceremony, which takes place on 5 March.

Victoria Beckham admits she can't act (Go To Top)

     London: Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has reportedly turned down a role in Hollywood flick, 'I Could Never Be Your Woman', saying that acting is not meant for her. According to sources, Posh, who last week said that she was giving up pop music, was offered a part in the blockbuster starring Michelle Pfeiffer, but she told the producers that she had no plans for a career in movies. "Victoria was extremely flattered when the producers said they were desperate to sign her up. They offered her any part she wanted or said they would write her into the script. But she came to the conclusion that, nice as it was to be asked, putting herself up against Hollywood heavyweights wasn't something she was interested in," the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

Prince Harry dumps Chelsy for scuba-diving (Go To Top)

     London: Prince Harry has reportedly given up the chance of a holiday with his girlfriend Chelsy Davy to take part in an Army scuba-diving course. The young royal, who is on a four-week break from Sandhurst military academy, was due to be reunited with his girlfriend in South Africa this week but instead he chose to undergo scuba training in a flooded quarry in Devon, England. The course, which lasts for five days, teaches Army cadets how to use scuba-diving equipment and understand safety signals underwater. "It is the strongest sign yet on Army life is having a positive effect on Harry," an insider was quoted by The Sun, as saying.

Keanu Reeves dating Diane Keaton (Go To Top)

     London: Hollywood hunk Keanu Reeves is reportedly dating Diane Keaton, who is nearly 20 years older than him. He met Keaton when they appeared together in the 2003 comedy Something's Gotta Give. According to the Daily Mail, Reeves, 40, has dumped his actress girlfriend Lynn Collins, 28, to date the 59-year-old Oscar winner. A friend told the U.S. magazine Star, Reeves was 'hit hard' by turning 40 last year and breaking up with Miss Collins 'kind of said goodbye to a way.

Victoria Beckham is addicted to cigars (Go To Top)

     London: Former Spice Girl and footballer David Beckham's wife, Victoria Beckham, has been spotted a number of times at London's exclusive tobacconist, Davidoff, sparking rumours that she is addicted to cigars. According to pals, recent pictures of the star puffing on a cigar while partying on a yacht force one to believe that she is hooked on the tobacco. "The pictures threw everybody. They just assumed the cigar was purely for the cameras - but it seems she actually loves them," femalefirst quoted a friend as saying. The Beckhams' ex-nanny, Abigail Gibson, also revealed that Victoria smoked cigars to help her lose weight after the birth of her third child in February this year. Posh reportedly loves their rich aroma and exotic taste, and is planning to add a cigar cabinet to her Madrid home.

Madonna may return as 'Evita' at West End (Go To Top)

     Washington: Pop superstar Madonna, who beat all odds to bag the role of Argentina's First Lady, Eva Peron in the 1996 Hollywood flick, may just return to play the famous role at London's West End, if theatre bosses have their way. According to ratethemusic, the 2003 bid to recreate Argentina's most loved person's life at West End failed, because Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the authors of the musical, were not convinced that London was ready to appreciate serious musicals. But now, the creative team behind the original musical, is reportedly evincing keen interest in reviving the show, and is in discussions to have it running by the end of next year.

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