Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Actress Mena Suvari and concert producer Simone Sestito wed in a private church in Vatican City
Glamorous actress Mena Suvari and concert producer Simone Sestito tied the knot Saturday in a private church in Vatican City, People magazine has confirmed.
"The ceremony was truly unique, and Mena looked breathtaking," a guest told the magazine. "They are very much in love."
The couple, engaged since 2008, planned a private reception following their ceremony. The couple chose the Rome area for their nuptials because most of Sestito's family lives near the city.
"The ceremony was truly unique, and Mena looked breathtaking," a guest told the magazine. "They are very much in love."
The couple, engaged since 2008, planned a private reception following their ceremony. The couple chose the Rome area for their nuptials because most of Sestito's family lives near the city.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Advocates to Brown: Aid disabled
About 20 local advocates, including disabled people and their families, crowded the reception area of Senator Scott Brown’s Boston office yesterday morning in an unsuccessful attempt to persuade him to break ranks with fellow Republicans and vote in favor of more federal health care funding.
Without that funding, budget cuts in Massachusetts will probably end many social services that aid the disabled here, they said.
“We’re hopeful he’ll do the right thing for Massachusetts,’’ said Josh Komyerov, legislative director for the Arc of Massachusetts, a nonprofit that organized the sit-in.
Without that funding, budget cuts in Massachusetts will probably end many social services that aid the disabled here, they said.
“We’re hopeful he’ll do the right thing for Massachusetts,’’ said Josh Komyerov, legislative director for the Arc of Massachusetts, a nonprofit that organized the sit-in.
Sarah Palin Criticizes Calif. AG at Gala Dinner
Sarah Palin criticized California Attorney General Jerry Brown Friday over his investigation into her speaking arrangement at a gala dinner at a cash-strapped California university.
The 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate's speech at the 50th anniversary celebration at California State University, Stanislaus has generated intense intrigue and scrutiny since the nonprofit foundation holding the event first announced her visit in March.
The visit set off a pitched legal feud. Brown launched an investigation into the finances of the university's foundation arm amid allegations that the nonprofit violated public disclosure laws.
The 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate's speech at the 50th anniversary celebration at California State University, Stanislaus has generated intense intrigue and scrutiny since the nonprofit foundation holding the event first announced her visit in March.
The visit set off a pitched legal feud. Brown launched an investigation into the finances of the university's foundation arm amid allegations that the nonprofit violated public disclosure laws.
Obama administration poised to challenge Arizona immigration law
Reporting from Washington —
A White House showdown with the state of Arizona over its tough new immigration law is likely to unfold next week, when the Obama administration is expected to file a lawsuit aimed at blocking the state's bid to curb illegal immigration on its own, according to people familiar with the administration's plans.
Arizona officials are girding for the legal challenge. The state has raised $123,000 in private donations to defend the law, according to Gov. Jan Brewer's office. Money has come in from all 50 states, in donations as little as $1.
Obama administration officials declined to reveal the basis for the suit. But legal experts say the challenge is likely to include the argument that in passing the law, Arizona violated the Constitution by intruding on the federal government's authority to regulate immigration.
A White House showdown with the state of Arizona over its tough new immigration law is likely to unfold next week, when the Obama administration is expected to file a lawsuit aimed at blocking the state's bid to curb illegal immigration on its own, according to people familiar with the administration's plans.
Arizona officials are girding for the legal challenge. The state has raised $123,000 in private donations to defend the law, according to Gov. Jan Brewer's office. Money has come in from all 50 states, in donations as little as $1.
Obama administration officials declined to reveal the basis for the suit. But legal experts say the challenge is likely to include the argument that in passing the law, Arizona violated the Constitution by intruding on the federal government's authority to regulate immigration.
Teen love triangle at center of new "Twilight"
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" premiered Thursday to throngs of screaming young women in Los Angeles with its usual mix of razor-toothed werewolves and bloodthirsty vampires, but the movie's true heroes are the pair of lovers who long for the affection of a teenage girl.
But even as they vie for her in the third film of the smash hit "Twilight" franchise that debuts across the United States on June 30, one-time rivals werewolf Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), must ban together to save the object of their desire, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), as she becomes hunted.
As in the two previous "Twilight" movies, studio Summit Entertainment brought in a new director, this time David Slade, who is best known for horror flicks.
But even as they vie for her in the third film of the smash hit "Twilight" franchise that debuts across the United States on June 30, one-time rivals werewolf Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), must ban together to save the object of their desire, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), as she becomes hunted.
As in the two previous "Twilight" movies, studio Summit Entertainment brought in a new director, this time David Slade, who is best known for horror flicks.
Global Tribute Marks Year Since Michael Jackson's Death
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson fans worldwide paid tribute to the late King of Pop on Friday, the first anniversary of his death, by remembering him in song and dance even as his father sued the doctor accused of sending the superstar to his grave.
In Tokyo , the "Thriller" singer's followers spent the night among his possessions at a Michael Jackson exhibition, at New York's famed Apollo theater they danced to his music, and along Hollywood's Walk of Fame, they laid flowers by his star.
Jackson's sister Janet and brother Jermaine were among family members visiting a mausoleum at the Forest Lawn cemetery near Los Angeles, where the singer's body was laid to rest, and his mother, matriarch Katherine, appeared at the unveiling of a monument outside the family's first home in Gary, Indiana.
In Tokyo , the "Thriller" singer's followers spent the night among his possessions at a Michael Jackson exhibition, at New York's famed Apollo theater they danced to his music, and along Hollywood's Walk of Fame, they laid flowers by his star.
Jackson's sister Janet and brother Jermaine were among family members visiting a mausoleum at the Forest Lawn cemetery near Los Angeles, where the singer's body was laid to rest, and his mother, matriarch Katherine, appeared at the unveiling of a monument outside the family's first home in Gary, Indiana.
British PM warns against 'destruction' of BP
HUNTSVILLE, Canada — British Prime Minister David Cameron warned against "the destruction" of BP as its shares plummeted close to a 14-year low amid the battle against the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
The new British leader, who will hold his first bilateral talks Saturday with US President Barack Obama, said it was important for transparency over the British company's liability in the catastrophe.
"I think it is also in all our long-term interests that there is some clarity, some finality, to all of this, so that we don't at the same time see the destruction of a company that is important for all our interests," he told Canadian broadcaster CBC.
BP has increasingly come under fire from the US administration for triggering the country's worst ever environmental disaster when a BP-leased rig exploded in the Gulf in April.
Despite desperate efforts, BP is still not capping all of the estimated 35,000 to 60,000 barrels of oil spilling into the sea every day.
The new British leader, who will hold his first bilateral talks Saturday with US President Barack Obama, said it was important for transparency over the British company's liability in the catastrophe.
"I think it is also in all our long-term interests that there is some clarity, some finality, to all of this, so that we don't at the same time see the destruction of a company that is important for all our interests," he told Canadian broadcaster CBC.
BP has increasingly come under fire from the US administration for triggering the country's worst ever environmental disaster when a BP-leased rig exploded in the Gulf in April.
Despite desperate efforts, BP is still not capping all of the estimated 35,000 to 60,000 barrels of oil spilling into the sea every day.
World Cup 2010: Spain feel under pressure - Del Bosque
Coach Vicente del Bosque admits Spain are feeling the weight of expectation after edging into the last 16 of the with a fractured 2-1 win over Chile.
World Cup favourites Spain face Portugal on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals in South Africa but have still to click in the tournament.
"There's a lot of pressure in the World Cup," said 59-year-old Del Bosque.
"We know what people expect in Spain and we're trying to give our all. Let's see what we achieve."
World Cup favourites Spain face Portugal on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals in South Africa but have still to click in the tournament.
"There's a lot of pressure in the World Cup," said 59-year-old Del Bosque.
"We know what people expect in Spain and we're trying to give our all. Let's see what we achieve."
Friday, June 25, 2010
Internet pornography to get its own red light district as .xxx name approved
The internet could soon have its own red light district after the ".xxx" suffix was approved – though pornography companies are not keen to use it.
Icann, the organisation which determines what "top-level domains" (TLDs) such as .com or .uk can be added to the internet announced today that it will begin the process of registering .xxx by making checks on ICM Registry, the company that wants to run the domain and sell registrations.
It marks the closing stages of a 10-year battle by ICM Registry, now run by the British internet entrepreneur Stuart Lawley, to get the .xxx domain set up so that legal pornography sites can be found in a single grouping.
Icann, the organisation which determines what "top-level domains" (TLDs) such as .com or .uk can be added to the internet announced today that it will begin the process of registering .xxx by making checks on ICM Registry, the company that wants to run the domain and sell registrations.
It marks the closing stages of a 10-year battle by ICM Registry, now run by the British internet entrepreneur Stuart Lawley, to get the .xxx domain set up so that legal pornography sites can be found in a single grouping.
Bollywood makes Osama bin Laden spoof
MUMBAI — India's Bollywood cinema, known for its exuberant song-and-dance sequences and romantic plots, is to explore new territory with a satire on Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.
The movie, "Tere bin Laden" (Without you, Laden), is a story set in Pakistan about a young reporter who seeks to migrate to the United States in search of fame and fortune.
The reporter, played by Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar, is denied entry and his visa rejected after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.
The farce follows a storyline in which the reporter makes a video with a bin Laden look-alike and becomes the centre of a major White House investigation.
"People want new concepts, not commercial films," director-writer Abhishek Sharma told AFP.
The movie, "Tere bin Laden" (Without you, Laden), is a story set in Pakistan about a young reporter who seeks to migrate to the United States in search of fame and fortune.
The reporter, played by Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar, is denied entry and his visa rejected after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.
The farce follows a storyline in which the reporter makes a video with a bin Laden look-alike and becomes the centre of a major White House investigation.
"People want new concepts, not commercial films," director-writer Abhishek Sharma told AFP.
Asif Ali Zardari gives no guarantee to Pervez Musharraf on his return to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani military dictator general Pervez Musharraf is seeking guarantee from the Zardari government that he won’t be indicted on criminal charges when he returns to Pakistan.
However, the Zardari government is in no mood to give any such assurances, say officials. Musharraf is in Dubai for consultations with his close aides and is expected to announce a roadmap for his return to Pakistan shortly.
According to an official of Musharraf’s still-to-be-registered political party All Pakistan Muslim League, a number of PML-Quaid-a-Azam politicians are encouraging the retired general to return to Pakistan and base his party headquarters in Lahore.
However, the Zardari government is in no mood to give any such assurances, say officials. Musharraf is in Dubai for consultations with his close aides and is expected to announce a roadmap for his return to Pakistan shortly.
According to an official of Musharraf’s still-to-be-registered political party All Pakistan Muslim League, a number of PML-Quaid-a-Azam politicians are encouraging the retired general to return to Pakistan and base his party headquarters in Lahore.
Super Model Masiela Lusha Show With Hollywood Star George Lopez
Masiela has been named “The Youngest Author in the World” to publish a book in two languages. She designed the cover herself at the age of twelve, and was also named as one of “The Best Top Ten Talented Poets for North America”, for her first book “Inner Thoughts.”
Masiela Lusha (born October 23, 1985) is an Albanian American writer and actress. She is known for the role of Carmen Lopez on the sitcom, George Lopez.
My life has been pretty busy these days, with promotion and filming, but I’ll always be here for you. Ask Masiela on my official site is the place for us to communicate. Post your questions or comments and I will happily answer you back.
Masiela Lusha (born October 23, 1985) is an Albanian American writer and actress. She is known for the role of Carmen Lopez on the sitcom, George Lopez.
My life has been pretty busy these days, with promotion and filming, but I’ll always be here for you. Ask Masiela on my official site is the place for us to communicate. Post your questions or comments and I will happily answer you back.
Kim Kardashian dating Cowboys star?
Kim Kardashian has reportedly started dating Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin.
The 29-year-old, who split from ex-beau Reggie Bush two months ago, is said to be taking things slow with Austin, reports US Weekly.
"They are dating but she doesn't want to rush anything," a source said.
"Kim wants to date someone who gets her busy lifestyle."
Kardashian recently admitted that she had an "innocent" flirtation happening with Justin Bieber.
The 29-year-old, who split from ex-beau Reggie Bush two months ago, is said to be taking things slow with Austin, reports US Weekly.
"They are dating but she doesn't want to rush anything," a source said.
"Kim wants to date someone who gets her busy lifestyle."
Kardashian recently admitted that she had an "innocent" flirtation happening with Justin Bieber.
Jackson remembered one year after his death
One year after pop legend Michael Jackson died suddenly of a prescription drug overdose at the age of 50, mourning fans around the world are marking the anniversary in unique ways.
In Tokyo, 50 Japanese admirers -- one for each year of his life – have been picked to spend a night at Tokyo Tower among the singer's possessions in the Neverland Collection, the only official Michael Jackson exhibition. They were chosen from among 10,000 applicants who vied for the honour.
In Tokyo, 50 Japanese admirers -- one for each year of his life – have been picked to spend a night at Tokyo Tower among the singer's possessions in the Neverland Collection, the only official Michael Jackson exhibition. They were chosen from among 10,000 applicants who vied for the honour.
Japanese Michael Jackson fans begin memorial sleepover
TOKYO — Michael Jackson's legions of Japanese fans began piling up flowers in Tokyo Saturday to mark the first anniversary of his death, with 50 devotees spending the night with his most treasured possessions.
The diehard fans have paid more than 1,000 dollars each for the sleepover inside an exhibition space showcasing some of the singer's belongings, including his music awards, Rolls Royce and crystal-studded gloves.
Jackson died from a drug overdose at a rented Los Angeles mansion on June 25 last year, a seismic celebrity death that triggered a global outpouring of tributes for the eccentric genius known as "The King of Pop".
The diehard fans have paid more than 1,000 dollars each for the sleepover inside an exhibition space showcasing some of the singer's belongings, including his music awards, Rolls Royce and crystal-studded gloves.
Jackson died from a drug overdose at a rented Los Angeles mansion on June 25 last year, a seismic celebrity death that triggered a global outpouring of tributes for the eccentric genius known as "The King of Pop".
Wife of racing boss found dead after dominatrix session 'was unaware of husband’s S&M penchant'
The chronically-ill wife of a British motor racing chief who died after a sadomasochistic sex session knew nothing of her husband’s penchant for S&M, it is understood.
Robin Mortimer, 58, was discovered dead at the villa of the self-styled torturer Miss Lucrezia in a tiny hamlet in western Belgium on Tuesday.
Mr Mortimer’s wife Bridget, 50, suffers from multiple sclerosis, and was too ill to speak about her husband’s death today.
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The racing boss and the dominatrix: Left, Robin Mortimer, who died after a 'torture session' with Mistress Lucrezia, right
The father-of-one had paid £600 to be 'punished' by two leather-clad women in a medieval-style 'dungeon', it was claimed.
He may have choked on a rubber ball or died after taking an anaesthetic designed to prolong sadistic sex sessions, prosecutors said.
Robin Mortimer, 58, was discovered dead at the villa of the self-styled torturer Miss Lucrezia in a tiny hamlet in western Belgium on Tuesday.
Mr Mortimer’s wife Bridget, 50, suffers from multiple sclerosis, and was too ill to speak about her husband’s death today.
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The racing boss and the dominatrix: Left, Robin Mortimer, who died after a 'torture session' with Mistress Lucrezia, right
The father-of-one had paid £600 to be 'punished' by two leather-clad women in a medieval-style 'dungeon', it was claimed.
He may have choked on a rubber ball or died after taking an anaesthetic designed to prolong sadistic sex sessions, prosecutors said.
Wimbledon: Justine Henin v Nadia Petrova as it happened
Justine Henin tells BBC Sport: "I am very happy the way I played today. That may be the best level I have played since I have come back. It is not like Nadia did not play well. She pushed me to raise my level so I had to play a good match to win. It is fantastic to play Kim again - it is a great opportunity for both of us and we are going to try to enjoy it."
Henin 6-1 6-4 Petrova
Petrova serving to stay in the match. Henin makes a rare unforced error on the backhand side before Petrova chokes at the net, fluffing a very wooden-looking forehand volley. Petrova then prods a backhand long and follows up with a double-fault - two match points, and Henin only needs one of them, Petrova handing it to her on a plate with a nervy-looking forehand long.
Henin 6-1 6-4 Petrova
Petrova serving to stay in the match. Henin makes a rare unforced error on the backhand side before Petrova chokes at the net, fluffing a very wooden-looking forehand volley. Petrova then prods a backhand long and follows up with a double-fault - two match points, and Henin only needs one of them, Petrova handing it to her on a plate with a nervy-looking forehand long.
Michael Jackson anniversary: Fans around the world pay homage to late King of Pop
To commemorate the first anniversary of the singer's death with a candlelight vigil, gospel concert and silent prayer session.
Though Jackson fans gathered around the world to mark his death one year ago, the Tokyo "Lifetime Collection" event was the only overseas exhibition of Jackson memorabilia that has the sanction of his estate, promoters said.
"I don't know what to say - seeing all his things makes it all come back to me," said Yumiko Sasaki, a 48-year-old Tokyo office worker who has been a Jackson fan since she was 12. "It makes me so sad to think that he is gone. He was wonderful."
Though Jackson fans gathered around the world to mark his death one year ago, the Tokyo "Lifetime Collection" event was the only overseas exhibition of Jackson memorabilia that has the sanction of his estate, promoters said.
"I don't know what to say - seeing all his things makes it all come back to me," said Yumiko Sasaki, a 48-year-old Tokyo office worker who has been a Jackson fan since she was 12. "It makes me so sad to think that he is gone. He was wonderful."
PML-N wins by-poll after close contest
LAHORE: A close contest was witnessed between the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf in PP-160 with the candidate of the former winning, according to unofficial results, amid ‘rigging’ allegations.
As per unofficial results, PML-N’s Saiful Malook Khokhar got around 27,000 votes, PTI’s Zaheer Abbas Khokhar about 19,000 and JI’s Jehangir Bara could bag 7,500 or so votes. The results from some 10 polling stations were to be declared till our going to the press.
Apple iPhone 4 flies off the shelf on first day of sales
LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of thousands of customers lined up Thursday at Apple Stores, hoping to nab the elusive new iPhone 4.
By the end of the day, Apple's latest iPhone was all but sold out across the U.S., including Chicago, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Portland, Ore., Miami and Charlotte.
Best Buy said it was sold out; RadioShack said it hoped to replenish its stock for the weekend. Wal-Mart said sales were "brisk" and that it is working to get more phones. "They can't get here soon enough," said Wal-Mart spokeswoman Melissa O'Brien.
Pakistan: Lahore woman poisons, kills her four children
LAHORE: A woman, after a domestic quarrel, killed her three daughters and one son by injecting them with poison in Lahore's Liaquatabad area, DawnNews reported.
Later on, the woman, Muniza, administered a poison injection on herself.
Muniza, who works as a nurse, was married to a constable and they used to have frequent quarrels regarding finances.
Muniza was admitted to the ICU of the Ittefaq Hospital in Model Town.
There were conflicting reports regarding her condition. Police said Muniza had passed away. However, the doctors at the hospital said she was in a critical condition.
World Cup 2010: Italian FA calls for inquiry into 'structural crisis'
The Italian football association president Giancarlo Abete has called for serious analysis of what he called a "structural crisis" that led to the defending champions' dismal first-round elimination from the World Cup.
Italy's 3-2 loss to Slovakia yesterday marked the first time the Azzurri had exited the World Cup without winning a game, and the 2006 champions have not won at all in 2010.
"We all know the importance of football in our country and we've disappointed tens of millions of fans," Abete said today. "We have to be realists. These are the facts. We need to reflect on the structural crisis of Italian football."
UK plans to invest £665m in Pakistan
KARACHI: British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Thursday visited the Karachi Stock Exchange and expressed satisfaction over efforts at maintaining stability in the financial sector in Pakistan.
According to a media release of the KSE Mr Hague participated in a financial services roundtable and was impressed with the overview.
Speaking on the occasion he discussed the UK government’s plan to invest 665 million pounds in Pakistan. He solicited views of the participants on how best to utilise these funds.
World Cup 2010: Holland's Arjen Robben relieved to have recovered from injury
Happy days: Arjen Robben, right, celebrates with team-mates after Holland scored their third goal in the 3-1 win against Cameroon. Photo: AP
The Bayern Munich player injured his hamstring in a World Cup warm-up match against Hungary and there was real doubt over whether he could play any part at all in Holland's campaign.
But after an intensive bout of treatment, he made his South African bow on Thursday and was instrumental in helping his side to a 2-1 win against Cameroon to maintain their 100 percent record.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Awaits Trial, One Year Later
Murray is the only person charged in Jackson's death to date.
We will likely never know what happened during Michael Jackson's final moments.
On the eve of what he hoped would be a triumphant return to the world stage that would re-establish him as the pre-eminent pop star of the modern era, Jackson died, seemingly alone, in a rented home in Los Angeles after a fitful night during which his private physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, supplied him with a series of medications aimed at helping the 50-year-old King of Pop get some much-needed rest.
'Eclipse' Cast Takes Over 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and crew appear on Wednesday's show to promote latest 'Twilight' installment.
Jimmy Kimmel gave his studio a "Twilight" makeover on Wednesday (June 23) as Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and the rest of the "Eclipse" cast stopped by to chat about their upcoming flick, "Eclipse," opening June 30.
The big three came out first, followed by vociferous applause from the audience, which forced Kimmel to illuminate a special "Stop Screaming" sign installed expressly for the evening's entertainment.
England, USA made to sweat
Algeria
Slovenia
Yanks
It has become notorious, yet this headline in English tabloid The Sun summed up a widely-held view that the Three Lions would stroll through Group C. USA, too, greeted the draw with satisfaction, confident – if not quite as bullish as The Sun - that they would be strong enough to join Fabio Capello's side in the last 16. And, ultimately, both prevailed. But easy? It was anything but.
Paraguay seal top spot with Kiwi draw
Paraguay did what they had to do to top Group F with a scoreless draw with New Zealand in Polokwane on Thursday. The South Americans finished with five points, one ahead of Slovakia, who knocked out holders Italy in the group's other match, while the All Whites go out unbeaten after their third consecutive draw.
Chances were very few and far between in a contest between the naturally defensive New Zealanders and a Paraguay side who looked comfortable enough playing for the draw that would take them through.
Slovakia advance, eliminate Italy
Slovakia survived a late onslaught to beat Italy 3-2, reach the Round of 16 and eliminate their illustrious opponents. A Robert Vittek double and a stoppage-time lob from substitute Kamil Kopunek proved enough for Vladimir Weiss's team to advance as Group F runners-up, after late goals from Antonio Di Natale and Fabio Quagliarella had ensured a dramatic conclusion to a thrilling contest in Johannesburg.
El Tri look to learn from past
Mexico will look to learn lessons from the past when they play Argentina in their second round match at the FIFA World Cup™ in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Mexico lost to Diego Maradona's two-times champions at the same stage of the last FIFA World Cup in Germany to an extra-time goal from Maxi Rodriguez and now have to try to work out a way of derailing this year's Argentine vintage, which swept through Group B.
Park focused solely on Uruguay
Park Ji-Sung is not looking beyond Saturday's game with Uruguay as Korea Republic bid to extend their historic run at the FIFA World Cup™.
The Taeguk Warriors cemented their place in the last 16 of a FIFA World Cup for the first time ever on foreign soil after a win and a draw sealed second in Group B.
Coach Huh Jung-Moo's target before the tournament was to reach the knock-out stage and with that achieved South Korea can now reassess their goals in South Africa.
World Cup 2010: Paraguay through after drab draw with New Zealand
Paraguay finished with five points in Group F, two more than New Zealand and one ahead of Slovakia, who secured second place and qualification with a 3-2 win over Italy.
Jermain Defoe leads England through to last 16 of World Cup
Millions of fans breathed a sigh of relief as Mirror columnist Defoe scored the only goal in the nail-biting win over Slovenia.
Fabio Capello’s men now face old enemy Germany on Sunday for a place in the quarter-finals. Beaming Defoe said after the game: “It was brilliant. I’m buzzing.”
John Terry (pic: Getty)
Capello danced with joy as England finally showed fighting spirit to beat Slovenia, then revealed his new secret weapon – beer.
World Cup 2010 paper view: It was the Mirror wot won it and where's Wayne?
As the country revels in Jermainia, the Sun absolves 'magisterial' John Terry, while the US press lose the run of themselves.
History is written by the winners. Or by the well-fed hacks shuffling around after them. And this morning that hackery clamours to congratulate Fabio Capello for masterminding a 1-0 victory over Slovenia and steering England to second place in their group behind the USA ("Life looks Fab again" reckons the Daily Star; "That is what you get, I suppose, for £6m per year," deduces an approving Alan Smith in the Telegraph.)
Oscar battle a classic Hollywood story
It's a classic Hollywood confrontation: a gritty little war film with modest returns against the biggest-grossing film in history. Their directors are connected: she is only the fourth woman in history to be nominated as best director — none has ever won — and he's famous as the self-proclaimed "king of the world" for his previous Oscar victory. They're ex-husband and ex-wife.
Is Bollywood coming to Hollywood?
"Slumdog Millionaire" with Dev Patel and Freida Pinto has a "rags-to-riches" storyline with wide appeal.
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The colorful story, which mixes the gritty life of Mumbai's poor with the shiny aspirations of the new India, features no stars recognizable to Western audiences, but it may have made one of its native country.
U.S. Soccer thrusts itself into relevance
But of the signposts on America's road to becoming a soccer nation -- from Pele to Beckham, from 1994 to Brandi Chastain taking off her shirt, from Fox Soccer Channel to ESPN embracing the game -- what's occurred the past week might be the biggest of all.
Salman Khan takes away Shah Rukh Khan's friends
Even Nikhil Dwivedi, who had solid backing from SRK in his first film My Name is Anthony Gonsalves, is nowadays singing praises of Salman who gifted the struggling actor a watch. Mushtaq Shaikh, who had written a coffee-table book on SRK, and who was constantly seen in his company, now drops by on Salman’s sets just to say ‘Hello Brother’. And Farah Khan, who earlier was the mainstay of King Khan’s camp, has shifted her support to Akshay Kumar and Salman now.
Kareena Kapoor has no time for Karisma now
Kareena Kapoor cannot take time out for sister Karisma Kapoor's birthday (on June 25). In fact, she is so busy that her mother Babita is packing her bags for an overseas schedule ahead of the actress' return to Mumbai.
Says Kareena, "I am shooting in Hyderabad till June 23. I land in Mumbai at 9 pm and from the domestic airport, go to the international terminal.
I board a flight to Marrakech, Morocco for Saif's Agent Vinod in a couple of hours after that. It's so hectic that I won't be able to go home and pack. In fact, I have told mom to pack my stuff and meet me at the airport."
The actress says she's sad, as it is one of those rare occasions that she will miss sis Karisma's birthday as well.
Bollywood Upcoming Movie Race 2: After Bips, John Abraham goes bad
The filmmaker duo is happy with the inclusion of John as they think he is perfect for the role. Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor have already signed to play the lead roles.
Interestingly, John’s girlfriend Bipasha Basu was a vamp in the first movie and he will appear in the sequel when she is not a part of the project anymore.
Producer Ramesh Taurani is also very pleased with the casting. Recently, John earned accolades for his negative role in New York. The film is slated to go to the floors in 2011. The team is looking for exotic locations to start shooting. The first movie was shot in South Africa and Dubai.
It will be interesting to see how John looks in the film!
All you wanted to know about Manisha Koirala wedding
For the guest list, the venues, khaane mein kya tha, what she wore and more, read on...
WHAT WE HAVE HERE: Are pics of Manisha Koirala's private wedding to businessman Samrat Dahal and the reception thereafter.
B-TOWN SE KAUN THA? Jackie Shroff, Vivek Mushran (Manya's first co-star; in Saudagar), Deepti Naval, Sahara's Subroto Roy, actress Suman Ranganathan, and designers Ana Singh and Shaahid Aamir were all in attendance.
MEHENDI WAS AT: Manisha's home in Kathmandu
WEDDING SOLEMNISED AT: The Gokarna Forest Resort in Nepal
EAT UP! Charcoal pork, papaya salad and spicy peanuts.
Sara Khan quits Bidaai for Ritesh Deshmukh?
Apparently, we learnt that while Sara is all set to step into Bollywood, it's not going to be in her boyfriend's film. Instead, she's said to be featuring opposite the popular Bollywood actor, Riteish Deshkmukh.
A source says, “Contrary to the popular perception, Sara is not doing Ali Merchant's film. That project is said to have been shelved. Instead, she is doing another film. I do not know its name, but it's confirmed that Sara will be paired opposite Ritesh Deshmukh in this film.”
Adding further, the source says, “Riteish hasn't succeeded in the films where he's played the sole lead. That's why no popular actress wants to be paired opposite him in such a film. For Sara, it will be a good break, so she's accepted it.”
Both Sara Khan and Ali Merchant remained unavailable for comment.
Kareena's Stunt entry atop moving car in Golmaal 3
Kareena, who was also seen in Rohit's Golmaal Returns, will now be seen making a dramatic entry by standing on the bonnet of a moving car in Golmaal 3 Bebo insisted on performing the daredevil stunt scene herself and ended up doing the scene like a pro. Says a source who was present on the sets, "It was a very difficult scene.
Aishwarya Rai Bachan rejects Hollywood for Bollywood
But the beauty queen has recently refused a Hollywood film, featuring Brad Pitt. She is in high demand among the Hollywood filmmakers but the lady has her hands full with Bollywood projects now. However, she clarified the reason behind her rejection. Aishwarya said, “I was not showing attitude or anything; it is just for the lack of time. My time will be taken up by my Bollywood projects which mean that I cannot do justice to any project in Hollywood right now.”
Tom Cruise And Hollywood's Superstar Crisis Togather
Well, the question's not just what's changed about Tom Cruise, but what's changed about Hollywood? We'll start with Tom Cruise. Of course, everyone remembers the strangeness that happened a few years ago, when he was jumping on Oprah's couch, when he was reproaching Matt Lauer. He was very public about his association with the Church of Scientology, and the whole thing was actually something we've never seen before: Here was a huge international movie star spinning out of control. He had fired his publicist, and he damaged himself. But there's also the age factor. It happens to guys too. He's not a kid anymore and the bottom line is that Knight and Day is not tracking well: Audience research does not show huge interest in running out to see this movie. And therefore the panic and the finger-pointing have already begun.
Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman
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Anything Seemed Possible: Tom Cruise and then-wife Nicole Kidman arrive at the premiere of Cruise's massive blockbuster hit, Mission: Impossible.
Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman
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Is Mission Impossible 4 About to Get LaBeoufed?
Landon Donovan goal lifts Americans in USA-Algeria World Cup showdown
See the goal and complete USA-Algeria highlights here.
You'd have a hard time scripting a more compelling story. For 90 minutes - the full length of a soccer game, mind you - the United States dominated but failed to punch home a goal, suffering a rash of bad luck that included a goal called back for offsides and shots that hit the post, crossbar and goalkeeper's sprawling leg.
But in the end Donovan ran through a rebound following a Jozy Altidore rip less than a minute into stoppage time,
Indonesian pop star detained by police over sex-tape scandal
Irham was shown in two separate videos with two women, and yesterday turned himself in to police after he was named as a suspect in the case, reports say.
Despite initially denying that the pornographic footage was actually him and his girlfriend Luna Maya, he has confronted the authorities to deal with the scandal.
Facebook targets China, Russia and Japan
Mark Zuckerberg, founder and chief executive of the world’s largest social network, said that with almost 500m members, Facebook was finding it impossible to maintain its breakneck growth.
EDITOR’S CHOICE
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Social network sites outrun search engines - Jun-08
Interactive: Facebook has changed its privacy policy - Jun-23
AOL sells Bebo to Criterion Capital - Jun-17
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