Brokeback Mountain's shirts up for grabs on eBay (Go To Top)

     Washington: Shirts donned by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain are up for grabs on website eBay.com, and the money fetched will be invested in various charitable causes. The two men's shirts were originally selected by the film's costume designer Martin Alllen and director Ang Leeand have an "emotional significance" in the closing minutes of the film. "The 2 (two) shirts are worn early in the film by Ennis Del Mar(Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal), in the portion of the story set in 1963, and then are seen again as the epic love story nears closure many years later. Everyone who has watched this movie - knows the emotional significance and impact of these shirts in this unforgettable film," Contactmusic quoted the seller, as saying. The auction is going to end on 20 February (06) and is expected to benefit Variety, "The Children's Charity of Southern California", and can be accessed at www.ebay.com/varietykids.

Pink Panther roams all over US box office (Go To Top)

    Washington: Sony Corporation's 'The Pink Panther', a remake of the classic 1963 Peter Sellers comedy, opened in first place over the weekend, after raking in 21.7 million dollars at North American box offices. Starring Hollywood actor Steve Martin in the role defined by the late British comedian icon, the Pink Panther faced stiff competition with "four new films entering the marketplace, a paralyzing blizzard on the East Coast and the highly anticipated kickoff of the Winter Olympics," reports E!Online. New Line Cinema's "Final Destination 3'' came in second with 20.1 million dollars, while Universal Pictures' "Curious George'' debuted in third place with 15.3 million dollars, and ``Firewall'' from Time Warner Inc. opened in at fourth place with 13.8 million dollars, according to studio estimates Sunday Sony's horror film, "When a Stranger Calls,'' a remake of a 1979 film, rounded off the top five with 10 million dollars in ticket sales.

    The top 10 films, based on preliminary figures compiled by Exhibitor Relations are: 1. The Pink Panther, $21.7 million 2. Final Destination 3, $20.1 million 3. Curious George, $15.3 million 4. Firewall, $13.8 million 5. When a Stranger Calls, $10 million 6. Big Momma's House 2, $6.8 million 7. Nanny McPhee, $5.2 million 8. Brokeback Mountain, $4.1 million 9. Hoodwinked, $2.502 million 10. Underworld: Evolution, $2.5 million .

Julia Roberts splashes $20m for home in Malibu (Go To Top)

    Washington: The actress with a Mona Lisa smile, Julia Roberts, has more reasons to flash her million dollar smile now, as she is finally going to build her dream house on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, a vast plot of land on the California coast she bought for 20 million dollars. The cost of building her picture-perfect home doesn't stop here, as the Pretty Woman star is spending a further 610,000 dollars to have a secluded mansion built on the land in Malibu, reports Contactmusic. According to the plans available at the Malibu Department Office, the family room is the focal point of the all-one-level 5,232- square-foot house, not surprising, given that Julia and husband Danny Moder have 1-year-old twins. The family also have a home in New Mexico.

Brosnan's son wants to be next Bond (Go To Top)

    Washington: When it comes to playing the role of the suave British super agent James Bond, it looks like actor Pierce Brosnan's son Sean would like nothing more than to step into his dad's shoes, and play the part himself. The 22-year old actor, who has seen his father play the lead in four James Bond movies, insists that watching his dad has taught him a thing or two, and said that he hoped that he would one day be cast as Bond. "I hope I'll be cast as 007. I've always wanted to play the part," Contactmusic quoted him, as saying.

Your wedding at Princess Di's ancestral home (Go To Top)

    London: Fans of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, who always dreamed of having a wedding just like hers, will soon be able to hold their own fairy tale nuptials at her ancestral home, for her brother is opening its doors to all who can afford it. Diana's brother, the current Earl Spencer, who turned down a request by Madonna to have her wedding to Guy Ritchie at the Althorp House estate in 2000, saying it was too complicated to arrange, seems to have had a change of heart, and has decided to open the estate to the public. According to the Daily Mail, anyone who can afford to spend 50,000 pounds on their wedding will now be able to tie the knot in the room where the Earl himself got married, and then spend the night in the bedroom where Diana once slept with Prince Charles. The Earl, who is already being criticised for cashing in on his sister's popularity, said that the new venture would the best combination of tradition and history. "(It will) offer the very best of British history and tradition, the finest cuisines and a very high level of discreet yet friendly service," the Daily Mail quoted him, as saying.

High heels may risk your fertility (Go To Top)

    London: Think twice before walking down the street in towering footwear, as in an attempt to add a few inches to your height you may harm your chances of having a baby. An expert has claimed that in their attempt to look drop-dead gorgeous in their stiltoes, made rocking by celebrities, including Victoria Beckham and Scarlett Johansson, women actually risk their fertility, as these five-inch killer heels can affect their internal organs in a condition known as visceroptosis. "If people value their health in any way at all, avoid these killer heels at all costs - they're not worth the risk," The Mirror quoted Health and fitness chief Dax Moy, as saying. "Most important are the potential problems that high heels can cause in relation to fertility, menstrual cycles and abdominal function. When you wear high-heels, the pressure on the front of the foot causes you to compensate by excessive forward tilting of the pelvis.

   If left unchecked, this can lead to menstrual dysfunction and increases in period pains as well as affecting the ability to conceive," he said. "Most women are intimately aware that the prolonged wearing of even moderate heels can cause foot, ankle and knee problems and lead to back pain. But it's not just about the feet, it affects every single function in every joint and muscle throughout the body and can seriously affect the health of women that insist upon wearing them," he added. Dax has also warned that the latest fashion shoes could even make the hair fall out. "The forward tilting of the pelvis allows the abdominal contents to spill forward, producing that 'pooch' which many women have wrongly come to think of a 'fat stomach'."In doing so, they compress internal organs in a condition known as visceroptosis," said Dax. "It doesn't stop there - neck, back, shoulder pain, stress headaches and even premature hair loss can all ensue as a result of ignoring the way your body is designed to work," he added. He went on "But it's not just about the feet, it affects every single function in every joint and muscle throughout the body and can seriously affect the health of women that insist upon wearing them."

Sienna Miller moves out from Jude Law's home (Go To Top)

     Washington: Sienna Miller has finally put an end to her torrid relationship with Jude Law once and for all, by moving out of her fellow Hollywood star's home. The British actress, who has maintained an on-off relationship with Law since his affair with his hildren's nanny last year, and has ever since made numerous unsuccessful attempts of reconciliations, was spotted removing all her possessions from Law's Maida Vale, London home on 8 February. "She begged Jude to give it one last try, but he had moved on and he thinks it's time she does, too. She eventually got the message and packed up all her stuff," Contactmusic quoted a friend of Miller's , as telling The Daily Mirror. "A white van arrived outside Jude's house and two removal men spent four hours packing up her gear - including a guitar, patterned wooden cabinet and a large fan," the friend added.

Diana death mystery to be unravelled on screen (Go To Top)

     London: A book on Princess Diana's death "Princess Diana: The Hidden Evidence" which indicts the CIA and FBI for conspiring the whole tragic episode is to be reportedly made into a movie. According to Screen Daily the movie Hidden Truth will be based upon Jon King and John Beveridge's book. The 2.8million pound UK thriller will be produced by Educating Rita's William P Cartlidge with filming due to begin this spring. No-one has yet been cast, executive producer Len Evans said. The film is being made by Vision In Production, based at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, reports the BBC. Princess Diana and her lover, Dodi Al Fayed, died in a car crash in Paris in 1997. An inquiry into her death, ordered by royal coroner Michael Burgess, is being conducted by former head of the Metropolitan Police Lord Stevens. Last month Lord Stevens said the inquiry was "far more complex than any of us thought".

Court orders boyfriend to give nicer presents (Go To Top)

     London: It's Valentine's Day coming up. So, if you're thinking of buying some presents to woo your sweety-pie, then better ask her choice or do some research, as a court has recently passed an order that forced a boyfriend to put more effort into his choice of presents for his girlfriend. A 36-year-old woman prisoner, Sicuta Radulescu, has won a court case in Focsani, Romania, forcing her 30-year-old boyfriend Nicusor Constantin to bring her nicer presents, after she brought a civil suit against him claiming his behaviour was deliberate and was adversely affecting her psychological health. "His presents are a disappointment and make my time in jail even more unbearable. He brings useless things like photos of himself with our friends in pubs and clubs and cookery books that he knows I can't use," Fox News quoted Radulescu , as telling the court. "I feel like he is mocking me when he brings me these presents. I want nicer presents which will make my life in prison feel more bearable," she added. The judge ordered Constantin to agree on a list of presents with his girlfriend, which he would bring to Radulescu, who is serving a four year sentence for theft, when he visited her in jail.

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