Napoleon family's silverware displayed

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Kerry McMillan from the National Museum of Scotland looks at a cast swan handle on a 19th century silver-gilt desert dish made by Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot, during a photocall at the museum in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 8, 2008. The dish, which is thought to have been crafted for Napoleon's family, is being added to the "Scotland and Europe" silverware collection.

Kerry McMillan from the National Museum of Scotland looks at a cast swan handle on a 19th century silver-gilt desert dish made by Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot, during a photocall at the museum in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 8, 2008. The dish, which is thought to have been crafted for Napoleon's family, is being added to the "Scotland and Europe" silverware collection

Kerry McMillan from the National Museum of Scotland looks at a cast swan handle on a 19th century silver-gilt desert dish made by Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot, during a photocall at the museum in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 8, 2008. The dish, which is thought to have been crafted for Napoleon's family, is being added to the "Scotland and Europe" silverware collection.

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Petra in Jordan voted one of 7 modern day wonders

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Tourists pose near the Al Khazneh (Treasury) in the ancient city of Petra April 7, 2008. The Treasury is Petra's most famous monument whose name reflects the local legend that the urn on top of the monument held the pharaoh's treasure. Petra in Jordan was named among the modern day seven wonders of the world chosen in a poll of 100 million online voters



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S Korea's first female astronaut blasts off


Yi Soo-yeon, South Korea's first female astronaut, is about to board the Soyuz TMA-12 spaceship at Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, April 8, 2008.

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak and his wife Kim Yoon-ok react after the Soyuz TMA-12 spaceship's launching during the celebration of the country's first astronaut in front of a city hall in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying South Korea's first astronaut blasted off into space on Tuesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

Yi Soo-yeon, South Korea's first female astronaut, is about to board the Soyuz TMA-12 spaceship at Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, April 8, 2008.

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"Guitar bicycle" makes debut in Germany

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Didi Senft, a 56-year-old cycling fan better known as "El Diablo," poses for the media before riding on his so-called "guitar bicycle" in Storkow, some 50 km (31 miles) south of the German capital Berlin, April 8, 2008. Didi made the giant "guitar bicycle" in the shape of a guitar, which measures five metres (16.4 feet) high about 12 metres (39.3 feet) long.

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Angelina Jolie attends Iraqi children education meeting

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Actress Angelina Jolie listens to remarks during a meeting about education for Iraqi children held by the Council on Foreign Affairs in Washington April 8, 2008. Jolie is a co-chair of the Education Partnershship for Children of Conflict

Actress Angelina Jolie speaks at a meeting about education for Iraqi children held by the Council on Foreign Affairs in Washington April 8, 2008. Jolie is a co-chair of the Education Partnershship for Children of Conflict


Actress Angelina Jolie, several months pregnant, arrives to speak at a meeting about education for Iraqi children held by the Council on Foreign Affairs in Washington April 8, 2008

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Kate Bosworth Lets Loose in London

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Kate Bosworth helps an over-enthusiastic photographer back up after he fell into a potted plant outside of her London hotel late Tuesday night.

The 25-year-old actress is in town to promote her new gambling flick, 21. The film opens in theaters across England this Friday, April 11. If it’s any indication, 21 was number one at the box office the last two weekends, so it shouldn’t have any problems pulling in overseas audiences this weekend.

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David Beckham: That’s the Ticket!

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David Beckham gets pulled over by the L.A. Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles.

The soccer stud reportedly was pulled over for a traffic violation for making an illegal left turn on Fairfax and Sunset. Becks received a $160 fine and one point on his driver’s license unless he agrees to go to traffic school.

A spywitness says, “David was really cooperative. I think he knew he was in the wrong.”

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Hottest Pink Party

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PRETTY IN PINK

Fresh-faced Gwyneth Paltrow glows at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Hottest Pink Party at The Waldorf Astoria on Tuesday in New York City.

At the event, Sir Elton John performed at Waldorf-Astoria’s Grand Ballroom to honor his friend Linda Stein, a real estate broker who was slain in her apartment in October and was a member of the foundation’s advisory board.

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American Idol 7: Top 8 — CALL NOW!

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Theme of the week: Inspirational Songs

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Michael Johns - “Dream On” by Aerosmith (Dial 01, Watch here)

Syesha Mercado - “I Believe” by Fantasia (Dial 02, Watch here)

Jason Castro - “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland (Dial 03, Watch here)

Kristy Lee Cook - “Anyway” by Martina McBride (Dial 04, Watch here)

David Cook - “Innocent” by Our Lady Peace (Dial 05, Watch here)

Carly Smithson - “The Show Must Go On” by Queen (Dial 06, Watch here)

David Archuleta - “Angels” by Robbie Williams (Dial 07, Watch here)

Brooke White - “You’ve Got a Friend” by James Taylor (Dial 08, Watch here)

WHO ARE YOU VOTING FOR?????

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Renee Zellweger: Plum, in the Square, With the Flower

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Renee Zellweger arrives at the European premiere of her new film Leatherheads at the Odeon Leicester Square on Tuesday in London, England.

The 38-year-old actress wore a beautiful plum-colored Marchesa dress and gold strappy heels.

Hopefully Leatherheads performs better at the box office in England than it did here in the States!

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Clay Aiken: Look Ma, No Hands!

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Clay Aiken promotes his starring role in the Tony Award winning Broadway musical Monty Python’s Spamalot with a handprint ceremony at Times Square’s Planet Hollywood on Tuesday in New York City.

Claymates will soon be rejoice — a new CD next month will be released by their almighty Clay.

The album’s title track, “On My Way Here,” by OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder, offers “a little bit of something for everyone, from symphonic-type ballads to upbeat, edgy stuff,” according to USA Today.

On My Way Here will drop nationwide on May 6 and a summer tour will kick off in July.

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Jessica Alba’s Rug Roar

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Jessica Alba picks out rugs for her baby’s nursery at The Rug Company on Melrose Blvd in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Jessica, 26, and fiance Cash Warren, 28, are expecting their first child together late next month.

It’s always nice to see Jess not hiding her face or underneath a hat!

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Beyonce is a Blushing Bride

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Beyonce Knowles steps out in head-to-toe black as she leaves the Bloomberg building New York City on Tuesday afternoon.

This is her first appearance since marrying longtime boyfriend Jay-Z on Friday. Mum’s the official word from both the bride and groom so far.

The 26-year-old Bootylicious singer looked in especially good spirits, smiling and waving to fans and photographers. Her mom Tina Knowles and husband Jay-Z were also seen leaving the Midtown Manhattan building but left at separate times. Everyone is reportedly catching a flight out to Atlanta, Georgia.

Beyonce may or may not have been wearing an wedding band — she wore leather fingerless gloves!

Handbag by Chanel.

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