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Iconic Marilyn Monroe dress sells for $4.6 million
LOS ANGELES (AFP)The legendary white dress seen billowing under Marilyn Monroe in an iconic image of 1950s Hollywood has sold at auction for $4.6 million, shattering estimates.The dress, worn by the star in the 1955 film "The Seven Year Itch," had been expected to fetch between one and two million dollars.But the sale Saturday, part of a collection of Hollywood memorabilia held by actress Debbie Reynolds, saw Monroe's "subway" dress -- now cream colored from age -- sold for $4.6 million (or $5,520,000, with added fees).The entire sale, which included other Monroe garbs, was valued at $22.8 million, Nancy Seltzer, …
20 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Vivek Oberoi all set to do an out and out love story
Vivek Oberoi is turning romantic again. He has recently signed an out and out love story where he would be playing the lead protagonist. The film is special for him since it would be almost a decade after Saathiya (2002) that he would be seen serenading his lady love. "It is a beautiful and meaningful love story that Vivek has just signed", informs a close associate of the actor, "After an intense Rakht Charitra and action oriented Prince, he wanted to dabble in different genres. This film is a step in that direction. It will be going on floors later …
20 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Vikram Bhatt opts out of Bhoot 2
Haunted 3D was by far the highest grossing horror film in India. Post the success of the film, director Vikram Bhatt was pretty kicked about making a sequel to RGV's Bhoot. The project announced just last week but the news is that Bhatt has opted out of it. Vikram Bhatt was initially slated to direct Bhoot 2; however Ram Gopal Varma quickly announced his version of the sequel titled BHHOOoo. Even though the producer of Bhoot, Nitin Manmohan had signed on Bhatt to direct the film, the filmmaker chose to opt out of the film. Speaking about this Bhatt says, …
20 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Aftab Shivdasani's grandfather passes away
Aftab Shivdasani's grandfather passed away on Saturday, just a day after his latest film Bin Bulaye Baarati released. Aftab who returns to silver screen after two years with Bin Bulaye Baarati after the debacle Aao Wish Karein in 2009, was on his way to Ahmedabad to promot his latest venture when he got this heartbreaking news. Aftab was taken aback with this news and he immediately took a flight back to Mumbai to join his family in this sad time. The grief stricken Aftab tweeted, "My beloved Grandfather Shri Bhagwan Shivdasani just passed away. Rushing back to Mumbai, extremely saddened, …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
No more 'once upon a time' for Emraan Hashmi
It's confirmed. Emraan Hashmi won't be a part of the sequel to Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. Though it was announced that Akshay Kumar would be stepping into the shoes of Dawood Ibrahim for this Milan Luthria film, there were speculations around Emraan having a part to play in the sequel. "It is going to be an entirely different cast for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2", informs a source, "There were murmurs around Emraan stepping into the film for a few days to shoot a few flashback sequences. However, these speculations have turned out to be baseless. …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
US beat Jamaica to reach Gold Cup semis
WASHINGTON (AFP)Second-half goals from Jermaine Jones and Clint Dempsey gave the United States a 2-0 victory over Jamaica Sunday and a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals.Jones struck in the 49th minute and Dempsey added the insurance goal in the 80th as the USA advanced to face either Panama or El Salvador, who meet later Sunday to complete the semi-final lineup in the regional championship for North and Central America and the Caribbean.German-born midfielder Jones, making his ninth appearance for the USA, fired a shot from outside the area that was deflected by Jamaican defender Jermaine Taylors outstretched leg …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Gulzar roped in to write lyrics for Yash Chopra's next
It's going to be a sheer poetry of romance with the new alliance. After the announcement of Yash Chopra's collaboration for his next directorial venture with music maestro AR Rahman, comes the news that Gulzar will join in to complete the musical ensemble. "Though he has been associated with Yash Raj Films earlier, this is the first time that I will be working alongside Gulzarbhai", said Yash Chopra. "I am looking forward to some brilliant poetry, which I am personally very fond of. It will also be a privilege working with the award winning pair of AR Rahman and Gulzarbhai …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Reportage d’Envoyé Spécial sur les fast food (video)
Voici le reportage d’Envoyé Spécial sur les fast food qui a fait pas mal de bruit après sa diffusion cette semaine. Pendant des semaines, une équipe d’Envoyé spécial a enquêté... Read more »
19 Jun 2011, KotZot
Championnats d'Europe d'athlétisme: la Russie toujours plus haut, vite et fort
STOCKHOLM (AFP)La Russie a conservé son titre de Championne d'Europe d'athlétisme par équipes, dimanche à Stockholm, devant l'Allemagne et l'Ukraine au terme d'une seconde journée de compétition marquée par la démonstration du Français Christophe Lemaitre sur 200 m dans le vent et le froid.Le déluge qui s'est abattu toute la journée sur le Stade olympique de Stockholm où se déroulèrent les Jeux de 1912, le froid (13°C) et les rafales de vent ont obligé les organisateurs à délocaliser dans une salle le concours de perche, dont la tenue était trop dangereuse en extérieur dans ces conditions météorologiques.Commencé avec beaucoup de …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Apollo Bramwell appoints two leading specialists
The leading healthcare provider in Mauritius, Apollo Bramwell Hospital, announces the appointment of two award-winning specialists as part of its commitment to continuously providing quality health care to patients. Dr.... Read more »
19 Jun 2011, KotZot
Syrie: des opposants forment un "Conseil national" face au régime
FRONTIERE TURCO-SYRIENNE (AFP)Des opposants syriens ont formé un "Conseil national" face au régime de Damas, a annoncé dimanche à la presse un groupe dopposants."Nous annonçons la création dun Conseil national pour mener la révolution syrienne, composé de toutes les communautés, et des représentants des forces politiques nationales à lintérieur et à lextérieur de la Syrie", a annoncé le groupe.Le porte-parole de ce groupe, Jamil Saïb, a précisé que ce "Conseil national" regroupe des opposants connus, notamment Abdallah Trad el Moulahim, qui est solidaire des opposants syriens réunis début juin à Antalya (Turquie), Mamoun el-Homsi, Cheikh Khaled al-Khalaf, Haitham el-Maleh, Souhair …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Euro-2011 d'athlétisme: Lemaitre en 20.28 face au vent sur le 200 m
STOCKHOLM (AFP)Le Français Christophe Lemaitre a remporté le 200 mètres des Championnats d'Europe par équipes d'athlétisme en 20 sec 28/100es, face à un vent défavorable de 2,8 m/s et dans le froid, dimanche à Stockholm.Au lendemain d'un nouveau record national (9.95) sur 100 mètres, le triple champion d'Europe (100/200/4X100 m) a réalisé le 2e chrono de sa carrière, pas très loin de son record national de 20 sec 16, qu'il partage avec Gilles Quénéhervé."Faire ce chrono dans ces conditions, c'est de bon augure, surtout que ce n'est que ma 2e course sur la distance cette saison", a indiqué le Savoyard, …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Brazil police secure Rio slum ready for World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP)Hundreds of Brazilian police and soldiers backed by helicopters and armored vehicles swept in Sunday to take over a crime-ridden Rio slum as part of a pacification plan ahead of the football World Cup in 2014.More than 100 marines and 160 elite police officers took part in the operation in the hillside Mangueira neighborhood, which went off without a shot being fired, a police spokesman said.Mangueira is located near Rios famed Maracana football stadium, and is home to more than a million people as well as one of the citys oldest samba schools.The pre-announced operation began just …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Contre la crise, des dizaines de milliers "d'indignés" à Madrid
MADRID (AFP)Contre la crise et le chômage, des dizaines de milliers dEspagnols de tous âges et tous horizons ont envahi dimanche les rues de Madrid, aux cris de "cette crise nous ne la paierons pas", un mois après la naissance du mouvement des "indignés" qui sest propagé à tout le pays.La foule, arrivée en six cortèges de tous les quartiers de Madrid, sest rassemblée près du parlement, dans le centre, face à une rangée de barrières bleues et à une douzaine de fourgons de police barrant la rue."Contre le chômage. Organise-toi et lutte. Marchons ensemble contre le chômage et le …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Homeless Orphan Becomes Overnight Star of Korea’s Got Talent
A 22-year-old singer is being dubbed the new Susan Boyle after reducing talent show judges to tears with his powerful voice and inspirational story about being abandoned as a child.... Read more »
19 Jun 2011, KotZot
Marseille set to sign Morel from league rivals
MARSEILLE, France (AFP)French giants Marseille are set to sign defender Jeremy Morel from Ligue 1 rivals Lorient the buying club announced on Sunday.The 27-year-old - who would be the second player from the club to sign for Marseille with Morgan Amalfitano having joined earlier this month - will sign a four year contract for a reported fee of 2.5million euros.Morel has made over 200 appearances for Lorient, having come though the youth system with the Brittany club.He will be the third player to quit Lorient since the end of the season, with aside from Amalfitano, leading striker Kevin Gameiro having …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Birmanie: Aung San Suu Kyi fête ses 66 ans, en liberté
RANGOUN (AFP)Lopposante birmane Aung San Suu Kyi a fêté dimanche avec des centaines de partisans son 66e anniversaire, le premier en liberté depuis neuf ans."Mon voeux pour mon anniversaire est la paix pour nous tous. Je ne peux pas parvenir à cette paix toute seule, mon parti non plus. Nous devons tous travailler ensemble", a-t-elle déclaré devant un millier de personnes réunies au siège de la Ligue nationale pour la démocratie (LND), son parti dissous.Des diplomates ont également assisté à la fête, pendant laquelle un lâcher de ballons et de colombes a eu lieu.Elle avait auparavant célébré son anniversaire avec …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Deux Mozambicains arrêtés avec Rs 9,5 M en devises
Des limiers de l’Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU), affectés au Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport et des membres de l’Airport CID, enquêtent depuis vendredi sur une rocambolesque affaire d’agression, dont... Read more »
19 Jun 2011, KotZot
Tourisme – Destination zougadère – Les troublants dessous du Million Poker Tour
Le projet visant de faire de Maurice un Duty Free Shopping Paradise, caressé depuis des années par le vice-Premier ministre et ministre des Finances, Pravind Jugnauth, a été devancé par... Read more »
19 Jun 2011, KotZot
Cheryl Cole moves back in with Ashley after spending night at their marital home
Cheryl Cole has moved back in with her ex-husband Ashley, it emerged today. The Girls Aloud star has spent the night at the couple’s former £5million marital home in Surrey... Read more »
19 Jun 2011, KotZot