Leaders attending NATO summit


U.S. President George W. Bush (L) walks with his Romanian counterpart Traian Basescu during their meeting at the Protocol Villas in Neptun,on the Black Sea coast, April 2, 2008

U.S. President George W. Bush (L) shakes hands with his Romanian counterpart Traian Basescu during a news conference at the Protocol Villas in Neptun,on the Black Sea coast, April 2, 2008

Romanian President Traian Basescu (L)greets French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Bucharest on April 2, 2008

Afghan President Hamid Karzai (L) shakes hands with Romanian President Traian Basescu during a news conference in Bucharest, April 2, 2008

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon shakes hands with Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu(L) in Bucharest on April 2, 2008

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Britain's Red Arrows perform over London


Britain's Red Arrows, accompanied by four Typhoons, fly over the RAF memorial in central London as part of their 90th anniversary celebrations April 1, 2008.



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Baby elephant roams park


A baby elephant runs after a couple wearing wedding suits in the Beijing World Park in Beijing, capital of China, April 2, 2008. The elephant family roamed the park to enjoy the sunny day here, which attracted so many tourists

A baby elephant runs after a couple wearing wedding suits in the Beijing World Park in Beijing, capital of China, April 2, 2008. The elephant family roamed the park to enjoy the sunny day here, which attracted so many tourists

An elephant family roam the park to enjoy the sunny day in the Beijing World Park which attracts so many tourists in Beijing, capital of China, April 2, 2008

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Great Southern Oceans exhibition in Sydney


Three pelicans are seen in their new exhibit during a media call at Taronga Zoo in Sydney April 2, 2008. The zoo is opening a new 1.2 hectare exhibition called Great Southern Oceans, which features sea lions, fur seals, penguins and pelicans

Brooke, a leopard seal is photographed in its new exhibit during a media call at Taronga Zoo in Sydney December April 2, 2008. The zoo is opening a new 1.2 hectare exhibition called Great Southern Oceans, which features sea lions, fur seals, penguins and pelicans

Mav, a New Zealand fur seal swims in its new exhibit during a media call at Taronga Zoo in Sydney April 2, 2008

Brooke, a leopard seal is photographed in its new exhibit during a media call at Taronga Zoo in Sydney April 2, 2008

Mav, a New Zealand fur seal is seen chasing a fish in its new exhibit during a media call at Taronga Zoo in Sydney April 2, 2008

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Nude Picasso in lover's clinch to be auctioned


"Etreinte" (Embrace), a watercolour, shows a nude Picasso entwined in an intimate embrace with his girlfriend Louise Lenoir, known as Odette.

An early nude painting by Pablo Picasso showing the artist in a lover's clinch will go up for auction after being discovered in the bedroom of a house in south-west England, media reports said Tuesday.

"Etreinte" (Embrace), a watercolour, shows a nude Picasso entwined in an intimate embrace with his girlfriend Louise Lenoir, known as Odette.

It was found propped up against a wall with two equine paintings by British artists George Stubbs and Alfred Munnings, Duke's auction house said Monday.

"It was a breathtaking find to discover these paintings that were stacked against the wall of a house," Guy Schwinge of auctioneers Duke's said in comments quoted by the British media.

"To find just one of these works would have been incredible -- but to find three was quite exceptional."

It was thought to have been painted in 1901 or 1902 when the Spanish master was a struggling artist in his early 20s. It was authenticated by Picasso in 1969.

Each work is expected to sell for up to 100,000 pounds (126,000 euros, 199,000 dollars) when they go on sale on April 10.

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World's third largest diamond to be auctioned in HK


A model displays a pear-shaped D-colour flawless 72.22 carat diamond during a Sotheby's Auction press preview in Hong Kong, south China, March 31, 2008. The world's third largest diamond, estimated 10-13 million U.S. dollars, will be offered at auction on April 8, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition सेंटर.

A model displays a pear-shaped D-colour flawless 72.22 carat diamond during a Sotheby's Auction press preview in Hong Kong, south China, March 31, 2008. The world's third largest diamond, estimated 10-13 million U.S. dollars, will be offered at auction on April 8, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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17th Actors Union Awards ceremony held in Madrid


Spanish actor Javier Bardem (R) is congratulated by his brother Carlos after receiving an honorary award for being the only Spanish actor to have ever been awarded an Oscar at the end of the 17th Actors Union Awards ceremony in Madrid March 31, 2008.

Spanish actress Belen Rueda poses before the start of the 17th Actors Union Awards ceremony in Madrid March 31, 2008

Pilar Bardem, Spanish actress and mother of Spanish actor Javier Bardem, poses before the start of the 17th Actors Union Awards ceremony in Madrid March 31, 2008.


Spanish actor Javier Camara poses before the start of the 17th Actors Union Awards ceremony in Madrid March 31, 2008

Spanish actor Asier Etxeandia (R) and Blanca Portillo pose before the start of the 17th Actors Union Awards ceremony in Madrid March 31, 2008

Spanish actor Javier Bardem (L) gets congratulated by the head of the Spanish Actors Union Jorge Boso after receiving an honorary award for being the only Spanish actor to have ever been awarded an Oscar at the end of the 17th Actors Union Awards ceremony in Madrid March 31, 2008

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Abbey Clancy shoots sexy ad for men's deodorant


She might have a penchant for fast food - but it's certainly hard to tell from these photos of Wag Abbey Clancy, as she struck a series of typically raunchy poses for a new ad campaign.

The model girlfriend of lanky footballer Peter Crouch is the star of a new campaign for men's deodorant range Lynx.

And she's bound to set their pulses racing with this series of raunchy shots.


Model Abbey famously turned her back on fame and fortune in the US to stay in England with her footballer boyfriend.

US model agencies were falling over each other to sign Abbey after she appeared in her Living TV reality series last year Abbey &Janice: Beauty and the Best.

But the 22-year-old said she could not stay in America because she would miss her Liverpool footballer boyfriend Crouch too much.

She even turned to cheeseburgers, comfort eating because of the separation. Abbey told The Sun: "I got really homesick and missed Peter like mad.



"I had a breakdown and I comforted myself by scoffing cheeseburgers."

Abbey and Crouch, 27, are said to be "head over heels in love" living together in footballer's haven, Alderly Edge, Cheshire.

Although her ambition had been to be a successful underwear model, smitten Abbey revealed: "Obviously I really love modelling and I'd love to make it big.



"But it's not a decision which can be made overnight and my life is fulfilled with my relationship my modelling career is a bonus.

She added: "I'm happy with Peter and that's enough for me."

And no doubt he's quite happy with her!

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Victoria's Secret starts swimwear collection selling


Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller (2nd R) poses with models during a store appearance at the Victoria's Secret store in New York April 2, 2008. Victoria's Secret announced they will be selling their swimwear collection in stores nationwide.

Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller blows a kiss during a store appearance at the Victoria's Secret store in New York April 2, 2008.

Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller poses during a store appearance at the Victoria's Secret store in New York April 2, 2008

Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller gives interviews during a store appearance at the Victoria's Secret store in New York April 2, 2008

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Claudia Schiffer’s Daughter is a Ski Bunny

Model Claudia Schiffer goes on holiday with hubby Matthew Vaughn, son Caspar Matthew and daughter Clementine de Vere Drummond in Verbier, Switzerland on Thursday.

Caspar is 5 and Clementine is 3. Claudia, 37, hits the ski slopes and and even helps Clementine build a snowman. Peep the lil’ one putting on the carrot nose!

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Make Me a Supermodel — WHO WON?


The final four contestants for Bravo’s reality competition Make Me a Supermodel (pictured left to right):

– Ben DiChiara, 23, from Nashville, Tennessee
– Ronnie Kroell, 25, from Chicago, Illinois
– Holly Kiser, 21, from Coeburn, Virginia
– Perry Ullmann, 22, from Phoenix, Arizona

Click inside to find out inside who America made into a supermodel…

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Matt Damon is Paparazzi in Training

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Matt Damon gets some pointers from the paparazzi while out in London on Thursday.

Looks like the 37-year-old Bourne star is either interested in photography or what it takes to cut it as a paparazzo! Just this past Tuesday, Matt posed with paparazzi…

To mark the 1,000th episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Damon and Jimmy’s girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, took out an ad in Daily Variety Thursday. See below–it’s hilarious! If you don’t get it, you need to watch: Sarah Silverman: I’m Effing Matt Damon!

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Kristen Bell Has an Outrageous Fortune

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Heroes star Kristen Bell and actor boyfriend Dax Shepard walk his dog at Griffith Park in Los Angeles on Thursday.

The cute couple brought along two children with them. Nieces? Family friends?

Earlier this week, E! reported that Kristen might be re-teaming up Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas.

Bell, 27, would star as one of the daughters on ABC’s Outrageous Fortune remake, and that Rene Russo is very close to signing on as the mother. The central plot of the series is that a family of criminals decide to go straight after the father is jailed.

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Kelly Ripa is an Elegant Electrolux Lady

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Kelly Ripa announced the launch of a new collection of Electrolux premium kitchen appliances at the Glass House in New York City on Thursday.

Kelly, 37, (Live with Regis and Kelly) is is partnering with Electrolux to star in the brand’s new advertising campaign this spring. Together, they are working to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

Earlier in the week, Kelly was at the 2008 Skating With the Stars, Under the Stars at Wollman Rink in New York City. Other guests included: Kelly Rowland and Vera Wang. Sasha Cohen, Dorothy Hamill and Sarah Hughes all took part in the event to raise funds for the Figure Skating in Harlem Organization.

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Jodie Sweetin’s Own Full House Pregnancy

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Jodie Sweetin (aka Stephanie Tanner of Full House) comes out to celebrate the ‘Hot Mom to be Handbook: Womb with a View” by Jessica Denay at A Pea in a Pod in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

Melissa Joan Hart of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and Trista Sutter from the Bachelorette were also on hand.

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‘Step It Up & Dance’ Premieres Tonight!


Step It Up & Dance is the new reality competition brought to you by the producers of Project Runway and Top Chef. The show centers on a group of aspiring dancers as they compete against each other to win a cash prize.

The show will be hosted by Saved By the Bell alum Elizabeth Berkley. (Yes, MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew was hosted by another SBTB alum, Mario Lopez.)

Step It Up & Dance premieres tonight @ 11PM ET/PT on Bravo and will feature a special appearance from Spice Girl Mel B. Before that, at 10PM, the finale of Make Me a Supermodel will air.

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The Pregnant Man on Oprah — VIDEO

Thomas Beatie and his wife Nancy are a happily married couple and are expecting their first child. But it’s the husband, Thomas, who’s pregnant.

Despite having his gender changed from female to male, Thomas, 34, kept his female sex organs intact because he hoped to have a child some day.

“I actually opted not to do anything to my reproductive organs because I wanted to have a child one day. I see pregnancy as a process and it doesn’t define who I am,” Thomas told Oprah. “I feel it’s not a male or female desire to have a child. It’s a human need. I’m a person and I have the right to have a biological child.”

Click the links below to watch The Pregnant Man on The Oprah Show:

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Sex and the City Movie Promos

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We have some new movie promos of Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis for the high-anticipated Sex and the City: The Movie thanks to UK’s Daily Mail.

The release of their big screen debut is Friday, May 30! For more information, visit SexAndTheCityMovie.com.

And don’t miss SJP on The View Friday, April 11. Check your local ABC listings!

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Gerard Butler Plays It Up For Paparazzi

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300 hunk-uh, hunk-uh burning love Gerard Butler hams it up for paparazzi as he hits up what seems to be his favorite lounge, Villa, in West Hollywood on Wednesday.

Gerry’s new family adventure film, Nim’s Island, opens in theaters everywhere TOMORROW! It costars Jodie Foster and Abigail Breslin.

ARE YOU GOING TO SEE “Nim’s Island” this weekend??

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Andy Baldwin & Marla Maples’ Beach Romp

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Bachelor hunk Andy Baldwin and his current flame Marla Maples (Donald Trump’s ex) enjoy a day of rest and relaxation on Laguna beach in Los Angeles.

The happy couple walked along the beach and stopped for a kiss before laying out their towel.

The couple has been reportedly dating since Andy returned from a mission in Palau late last year.

“Marla is a great woman and I can’t wait to spend more time with her in the future,” Andy has said. “She’s smart, sexy and very genuine.”

For the full set of photos, visit PacificCoastNewsOnline.com.

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Madonna- “4 Minutes (To Save The World)” Music Video

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Madonna and Justin Timberlake’s “4 Minutes (To Save The World)” Music Video has been released!!!

The concept’s hot and the dancing’s even hotter!

THOUGHTS??????

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Naomi Campbell Arrested Again!

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She strikes again!

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been arrested at London’s Heathrow airport for assaulting a police officer, according to reports.

Around the same time last year, Naomi, 37, was serving out her court-ordered community service for throwing a cell phone at her housekeeper.

Girlfriends needs to enroll in some anger management classes!

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Orlando & Miranda’s Museum Date

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Orlando Bloom and supermodel girlfriend Miranda Kerr walk arm-in-arm during a romantic date at The Getty Center’s J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Orly doesn’t look too happy with the paparazzi here! Smackdown!!

Playing third wheel was Miranda’s mom, Therese.

Bloom, Kerr and Momma Kerr all seem to be art enthusiasts– everyone took home bags full of souvenirs!

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Jude Law Films ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’

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Jude Law arrives in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Wednesday to film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

According to Terry Gilliam, the director of the film, Jude, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell will complete Heath Ledger’s unfinished role.

Gilliam has said, “We are looking forward to finishing the movie and, through the film, with a modicum of humility, being able to touch people’s hearts and souls as Heath was able to do.”

Added Gilliam, “Since the format of the story allows for the preservation of his entire performance, at no point will Heath’s work be modified or altered through the use of digital technology. Each of the parts played by Johnny, Colin and Jude is representative of the many aspects of the character that Heath was playing.

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