Author: Martin D'Anjou

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Lohan Named Hottest Woman

This survey asked readers to name the top 100 desirable women around the world.  These were women from television, movies, sports, music and fashion.

The 20-year-old star of the movie Georgia Rule beat actress Jessica Alba, who will soon be seen in the movie The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.

Other women on the top 100 were Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Biel, Ali Carter, Eva Mendes, Rihanna, Eva Longoria, Fergie, Sienna Miller, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce Knowles and Katherine Heigl.

The top 100 will appear in the June issue of the magazine.

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Kanye West Launching a New Album

One of the single’s from this upcoming album is done in collaboration with Coldplay singer, Chris Martin.

West, who has won six Grammy awards for previous albums, will do some shows in Canada, United States and Europe during the summer to kick off his new album.

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Richard Gere’s Arrest Warrant Overturned

The decision to suspend the arrest warrant for Richard Gere in India was taken after the Court decided it needs to determine if they have jurisdiction in this case.

All of these proceedings were after Gere kissed the local Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, during an AIDS charity event.  Public displays of affection are banned in India, and charges were made against both stars.  The Indian police had an arrest warrant for the star of Pretty Woman, Primal Fear and An Officer and a Gentleman.

Gere expressed his regret and apologized explaining that he did not know that this behaviour was taboo in India.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Having Difficulty with His Neighbours

The star of the movie The Departed had a basketball court installed at his residence, to his neighbour’s dismay.

Ronald and Joan Linclau are suing the actor because they claim that his basketball court damaged their property in Los Angeles.

According to the couple that filed a complaint at the Superior Court in Los Angeles, DiCaprio maliciously cut and pulled out a hedge that was crossing their yard.  They also claim that the installation of the basketball court has caused their swimming pool to be uneven.  They added that the actor ignored their incessant requests during the installation.

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Jaime Pressly is a Mother

Pressly, 29, the star of the television show My Name is Earl, gave birth to her first child Friday morning, at a hospital in Los Angeles.

The baby has been named Dezi, and both mother and baby are doing well.

Pressly is engaged to DJ Eric Cubiche.

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Last Wishes for Anna Nicole Smith

The details of Anna Nicole Smith’s will, which was drawn up in April 2001, were revealed publicly on Monday in Los Angeles.

The former playmate possessed $710 000, which she was leaving for her son Daniel, who died of a overdose on September 10, 2006.  The inheritance may be much greater than this amount, as Smith was married to Texan billionaire J. Howard Marshall II, and Smith had been appealing a part of his fortune when he died.

The will does not mention Smith’s daughter Danielynn, who is now 8-months-old.  Smith died not long after her daughter was born.  On April 10, a paternity test revealed that Danielynn’s father is 34-year-old Larry Birkhead.

On June 19, Birkhead and lawyer Howard K. Stern, who is executor of the will and Smith’s former fiancé, will appear in court to try to get their part of Marshall’s inheritance.

Anna Nicole Smith died on February 8 of an overdose, while staying at a hotel in Florida.

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James Blunt Wants His Royalties

Blunt, a former British soldier, now singer, has appealed to the Superior Court to invalidate a decision that blocks his royalty payments for the album Back to Bedlam.

An order submitted by producer Lukas Burton keeps the singer of Beautiful from touching sums of money to which he has rights.

Burton claims that he is co-writer of six songs on the 2004 album.  According to him before he did the work on the songs, Blunt’s lyrics were "crude, occasionally laughably direct and betrayed his relative lack of musicianship".

The singer would like to reverse this decision and start having payments made to him.

The album Back to Bedlam sold more than 11 million copies around the world.

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Bon Jovi Going on Tour

Singer Jon Bon Jovi told Billboard magazine that his group will be very visible around the world. He added, "There’s going to be a real tour, but not ’til next year."

He explained, "They’re routing it now. I think it’s Japan and Australia for January into mid-February, then the States. Early spring in Europe we’ll be outdoors, then outdoors in America — the usual kind of run that we do."

Until that time, fans of the New Jersey band need to make due with the arrival of the upcoming album, Lost Highway, which will be launched on June 19.

The new album features other artists such as Big & Rich and LAnn Rimes.

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Steven Spielberg Joins Other Stars to Help Darfur Crisis

In a letter written to Chinese President Hu Jintao, Spielberg requested that China puts pressure on Sudan to accept the arrival of United Nations troops on their territory.

The 60-year-old director, who is the artistic consultant for China for the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, is exerting his influence so that the Sudan crisis can come to an end.

Spielberg stated, "I add my voice to those who ask that China change its policy toward Sudan."

Among many others, Spielberg requested that the Sudan government "accept the entrance of United Nations peacekeepers to protect the victims of genocide in Darfur".

The conflict in Darfur has been going on since 2003, and is named one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.  The conflict has caused more than 200 000 deaths, and more than 2 million refugees.

Last week, the stars of Ocean’s Thirteen, with George Clooney and Brad Pitt leading, started a website to raise money to help the victims of this atrocious genocide.

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A Ten Million Dollar Smile

The insurance is being provided by Lloyds of London, a company that was contracted by the 23-year-old actress.

In the television show, Ugly Betty, Ferrera plays, Betty Suarez, who wears braces. 

Ferrera won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a television comedy at the 2007 Golden Globe Awards.  She is not the only actress to insure parts of herself.  Guitarist of the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, insured his fingers.