Paradisal tourism islands in Maldives

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Photo taken on April 13, 2008, shows the coral islands in Maldives. Consisting of 1,192 tiny coral islands scattered some 800 kilometers across the equator, Maldives has long been known as a paradise for holiday makers.


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Food supply protest in Philippines

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Filipinos wearing rice sacks protest on a street in Manila, the Philippines, April 16, 2008. The protestors are calling for stronger measures from the National Food Authority to increase the proportion of home-produced rice in its food reserve while punishing the regraters. The Philippines, one of the world's major consumers and importers of rice, is caught in the middle of a worsening global rice supply shortage


A woman wears a rice sack during a protest on a street in Manila, the Philippines, April 16, 2008. The protestors are calling for stronger measures from the National Food Authority to increase the proportion of home-produced rice in its food reserve while punishing the regraters. The Philippines, one of the world's major consumers and importers of rice, is caught in the middle of a worsening global rice supply shortage

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India prepares for torch relay

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Workers work on the road in front of the India Gate, the route of the Olympic torch world tour in New Delhi, capital of India, April 14, 2008. The torch relay in India, the eleventh stop of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay outside the Chinese mainland, will start on April 17.
Workers work on the road in front of the India Gate, the route of the Olympic torch world tour in New Delhi, capital of India, April 14, 2008. The torch relay in New Delhi, the eleventh stop of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay outside the Chinese mainland, will start on April 17

A policeman patrols in front of the India Gate, the route of the Olympic torch world tour in New Delhi, capital of India, April 14, 2008. The torch relay in New Delhi, the eleventh stop of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay outside the Chinese mainland, will start on April 17.

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Flat Panel Display Expo in Tokyo

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A visitor looks at Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony Corp's 11-inch OLED TV "XEL-1", which is 3mm thick, displayed at the International Flat Panel Display Expo in Tokyo April 16, 2008. The expo kicked off on Wednesday and runs until April 18.

A visitor looks at Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony Corp's 11-inch OLED TV "XEL-1", which is 3mm thick, displayed at the International Flat Panel Display Expo in Tokyo April 16, 2008. The expo kicked off on Wednesday and runs until April 18

A visitor looks at Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony Corp's 11-inch OLED TV "XEL-1", which is 3mm thick, displayed at the International Flat Panel Display Expo in Tokyo April 16, 2008. The expo kicked off on Wednesday and runs until April 18

A JVC LCD TV is displayed at the International Flat Panel Display Expo in Tokyo April 16, 2008.

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Undersea world destroyed by nuclear weapon reflourishes

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A school of fish swim above a diver near the Bikini Atoll test site in this handout photo made available April 14, 2008. Coral is again flourishing in the crater left by the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated by the United States, 54 years after the blast on Bikini Atoll, marine scientists said on Tuesday


Porites matrices grow in the Bravo Crater in this handout photo made available April 14, 2008. Coral is again flourishing in the crater left by the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated by the United States, 54 years after the blast on Bikini Atoll, marine scientists said on Tuesday

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White peacock displays tail feathers

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A white peacock displays its tail feathers to a peahen at the Wuhan Zoo in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, April 16, 2008

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Albania Fashion Week 4th day

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Models display creations by Albanian designer 'Mimoza Style' during the Albania Fashion Week in Tirana April 15, 2008

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Albania Fashion Week in Tirana

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A model displays a creation by Albanian designer Mirela Cici during the third day of 'Albania Fashion Week' in Tirana April 14, 2008. Picture taken April 14, 2008



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J.K. Rowling and The Author’s Lawsuit

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Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was told by a judge on Wednesday to settle out of court with RDR Books according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The lawsuit involves a copyright dispute in which the publisher is seeking to release a Harry Potter encyclopedia. The encyclopedia was created based on a Web site created by librarian Steven Vander Ark.

U.S. District Judge Robert Patterson Jr. said the case was a “legal close call” and added, “I think this case, with imagination, could be settled.”

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Hayden & Rachel: New York, We Love You!

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Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson take in a few moments on the set of New York, I Love You filming on location in Greenwich Village, New York City on Wednesday.

Previously we caught Hayden trying to get his game on while Rachel was rocking her new blond ‘do during a scene.

Hayden celebrates his birthday on Saturday and turns 27! Rachel turns 27 in August.

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Emmy Rossum’s Practical Magic Ball

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Emmy Rossum (in Dior) is wonderful in white at City’s Harvest’s 2008 Practical Magic Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday in New York City.

The event raised money to feed hungry New Yorkers. The bidding was fast and furious over once-in-a-lifetime auction prizes.

If you haven’t already, ckec out Emmy as Bulma in the new Dragonball movie here and here.

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Rachel Nichols as GI Joe’s Scarlett — FIRST LOOK

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Here is the very first “HOT WITH A CAPITAL H” picture of Rachel Nichols as Scarlett in the new G.I. Joe: The Movie.

For a larger version of the photo, head over to JoBlo.com. Sizzling hot!!!

Via Wiki: “The official line on Scarlett is that her full name is Shana M. O’Hara. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Although she is as adept with standard weapons as any of her comrades, her weapon of choice is the crossbow which fires various bolts with specialized functions. Her rank is Master Sergeant, and she serves from time to time as team leader. Her primary specialty for the team is counter intelligence and is additionally skilled in martial arts and acrobatics. Of note, her secondary military specialty remains classified in all of her file cards.”

G.I. Joe: The Movie opens in theaters Summer 2009.

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Cameron Diaz: Thanks For Your Support

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It was announced yesterday that, sadly, Cameron Diaz’s father, Emilio, passed away.

The 35-year-old actress just released a statement in regards to her loss:

“My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time for us and all of our family. My dad was loved by so many people and his humor and spirit will always live on in our hearts.”

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Simon Cowell: American Idol Contestants Lack Personality

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When Simon Cowell was asked to pinpoint a collective flaw in the season 7 cast of American Idol, he told Variety:

“Personality. They are giving very safe answers to questions, making safe song selections. We are not getting a sense of who they are. We have to try to pull it out of them more.”

Cowell added, “You cannot deliver an uninspired performance at the top of the show. And you can’t be up there imitating another singer.”

Danny Noriega had personality!!

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Rachel Bilson Wears Blonde Bob for “New York, I Love You”

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Rachel Bilson sports a cute blonde wig as she chats with a crew member on the set of New York, I Love You at a downtown New York City park on Wednesday afternoon.

Jumper costar Hayden Christensen was seen nearby shooting a basketball scene for the same movie.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Rachel’s new blonde do?

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