Author: Martin D'Anjou

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Nouvelles quotidiennes

Visit India By Train

Travelers now have a new way to visit India. The Royal Indian Rail Tours Ltd. will offer, at the beginning of next year, trips aboard the luxurious train, the Maharajas’ Express.

Passengers travelling aboard the Maharajas’ Express will enjoy private cabins, ranging from luxury suites to the Presidential suite, all offering panoramic windows, air conditioning, LCD televisions and a full bathroom.

The train also has a bar, table games and two restaurants that seat 42 guests each.

The Maharajas’ Express will offer passengers four routes, one of which travels from Mumbai to Delhi in seven days.

A trip aboard the Maharajas’ Express is not for every budget. The price starts at $800 US per person/day for a luxury cabin (double occupancy) and up to $2 500 per person/day for the Presidential suite.

For more information, consult the Royal Indian Rail Tours website.

 

 

 

  

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Musique

Lady Gaga Makes Music History

Thanks to her song Paparazzi, Lady Gaga has become the first singer whose four songs from a debut album landed in first position on the Billboard Pop Songs chart, which is the most important American hits chart.

Never before has an artist brought four singles from one album to first place on the chart, which was created in 1992. With Paparazzi, which followed Just Dance, Poker Face and LoveGame, Lady GaGa has carved a place for herself in music history.  All of the singles come from the album The Game.

Previously, Ace of Base, Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morissette held the record with three songs off their albums topping the chart.

This new accomplishment comes at a good time for Lady Gaga, as she gears up to release her sophomore album, The Fame Monster, on November 23.

Lady Gaga will kick off her world tour on November 27 in Montreal. After she hits several Canadian and American cities, including Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver, the 23-year-old star will next embark on a tour to Europe in January, before she lands in Australia in March 2010. 

 

 

 

 

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Nouvelles quotidiennes

King Arthur Exhibition In Paris

This medieval exhibition revisits the thirteenth century in Paris and will be on display until January 24.

Chivalry lovers will be overwhelmed by the extensive collection of illuminated manuscripts, gold objects, ivory and other curiosities from this era.

La légende du roi Arthur addresses the Arthurian themes like chivalry, courtly love and includes famous characters like Arthur, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table.

This new exhibition on King Arthur will feature more than 150 medieval pieces inspired by the legendary king who reigned over France in the year 500.

 

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Musique

Details on Rihanna’s Rated R

On November 23, the 21-year-old star will release Rated R, the fourth disc of her career. The 13-track album features collaborations with several renowned artists.

In addition, for her debut single, Russian Roulette, produced by Ne-Yo, Rihanna gathered musicians Slash, Young Jeezy and will.i.am.

On this fall’s most highly anticipated disc, we will hear Rihanna sing Mad House, Hard (feat. Young Jeezy), Stupid in Love, ROCKSTAR 101 (feat. Slash), Fire Bomb, Rude Boy, Photographs (feat. will.i.am), G4L, Te Amo, Cold Case Love, and The Last Song.

The initial feedback about Rated R revealed that the disc is more intimate. The singer, who was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend in February, was able to unleash her emotions in some of the songs.

This week, Rihanna will speak for the first time on television since her personal problems arose. She agreed to do interviews on ABC’s Good Morning America and 20/20.

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Musique

Leona Lewis Gets Back to Work

The 24-year-old singer performed last night at London’s Hackney Empire theatre.

Lewis, who was an X Factor winner, was attacked by a fan at a book signing last month.  While sitting in a bookstore to autograph copies of her book, a frustrated fan who wanted to compete on X Factor hit Lewis on the side of the head. Following the incident, the English singer canceled all of her scheduled performances. 

At last night’s performance, Lewis told the crowd, "I just want to say thank you so much for coming to support me."

The man who attacked Lewis, Peter Kowalczyk, 29, had his case adjourned on October 27.  He has been in the care of the Lambeth Hospital mental care ward, where he is undergoing evaluations.  He is expected to return to court on November 23.

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Potins

Madonna Discusses Her Failed Marriage

The superstar admitted that the past 12 months have been very painful.  First, she struggled with the breakdown of her marriage to filmmaker Guy Ritchie.  She also was very disappointed that her second request to adopt a child from Malawi was denied.

During an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, she said, "It was certainly a challenging year. I may have thrown myself off a building. I think work saved me and I’m very grateful I had work to do."

In October 2008, Madonna filed divorce papers, which became final in December.  A few months later, in April 2009, her first application to adopt a baby girl from Malawi was rejected.  She later appealed the court’s decision, and was able to adopt little Mercy last June.

However, now Madonna’s life seems to be back on track, and she’s even found love again.  The 51-year-old singer is dating Jesus Luz, a 23-year-old model.

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Potins

Leona Lewis Attacker Gets Charged

Peter Kowalczyk, 29, who claims to be a fan of the British singer, was formally charged yesterday for assaulting Lewis.

The man attacked the singer in a London shop after she signed his copy of the autobiography, Dreams.  During the incident, Kowalczyk struck the 24-year-old star in the head.  She did not need medical attention, but was very shaken by the assault.

On her Web site, Lewis thanked her fans for their encouragement, saying, "Thank you so much for your support it is truly overwhelming. Yesterday was a horrible shock and left me extremely hurt and upset. I’m very sorry to those I wasn’t able to meet at the signing. Thank you again for all of the lovely messages. Love you all."

 

 

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Uncategorized

Quebec Workers Not Worried About H1N1 Threat

The CROP company conducted a survey in September to determine Quebec workers intentions if they were infected by influenza A (H1N1).

The survey revealed that close to 25% of workers would still go to work even if they or a family member was infected by influenza A.

This was more evident in men where 33% said they intend to report to work if they or a family member is infected with the virus.

Despite the threat of an influenza pandemic, more than one in two workers (53%) said they have not changed their hygiene habits, like washing their hands, coughing into their elbow or using a hand disinfectant. Amoung men, this number increased to 58%.

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Uncategorized

Makeup Kits Are All the Rage

Judging from sales charts, more and more customers are enjoying the benefits of makeup sets.

The company Sephora, which has set up shop in the four corners of the globe, revealed that makeup sets are its best sellers in the United States and in Europe and Asia.

These sets are advantageous to consumers, because they cost less than purchasing individual products, offer harmonized colour palettes, and provide a basic, complete ensemble. In some cases, professional tricks are shared on DVD.

It comes as no surprise that the majority of cosmetics brands have jumped onto the makeup set bandwagon. However, some of the more prestigious brands are hesitant to follow the trend.

 
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Cinéma

Josh Duhamel in What’s He Got?

Duhamel, who rose to fame after starring in the Transformers films, has added another film to his ever-growing schedule.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney Pictures offered the 36-year-old actor a role in the comedy What’s He Got?

Few details have been revealed, other than the fact that it is a comedy that will be directed by Kevin Bisch (Hitch).

In addition to What’s He Got?, Duhamel also has the film Ramona and Beezus and Life as We Know It on his agenda.

In the meantime, Duhamel can be seen in When in Rome, opening January 29.