Harvard to digitize its collection of rare Chinese books in a 6-year-deal with ChinaOctober 10th, 2009 Harvard to digitize 51,000 rare Chinese booksBOSTON — One of the most extensive collections of rare Chinese books outside China will be freely available as Harvard University has agreed to digitize the titles. Representatives from the Harvard College Library and the National Library of China signed a deal Friday to digitize more than 51,000 volumes in the Harvard collection.
Jennifer Garner a compulsive liarOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner has revealed she is a compulsive liar and that sometimes she hides the truth to save her loved ones' feelings. The 37-year-old actress admits she find it difficult to tell the truth, reports fashion.ie.
Beckhams Take Elocution LessonsSeptember 28th, 2009 DAVID and VICTORIA BECKHAM are both taking elocution lessons in a bid to boost their showbiz careers in the U.S., according to reports. The former Spice Girl is said to have enrolled in classes before filming her judging stint on American Idol earlier this year (09) over fears Stateside audiences would struggle to understand her accent.
Estelle says she's a big Beckhams fanSeptember 19th, 2009 LONDON - British singer Estelle has confessed her fondness for David and Victoria Beckham, saying she's a huge fan of the star couple. The 29-year-old recalled the day she shot a TV ad with the footie ace before her rise to fame.
Posh says her pout is naturalSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - Victoria Beckham has said that her famous pout is natural and not a deliberate pose. "I think that's just me.
Posh admits to having insecuritiesSeptember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former 'Spice Girls' member Victoria Beckham has admitted that she does face insecurity in life. Posh, 35, also says that her insecurities do tend to make her look uptight at times, and to not be completely relaxed.
'Sex symbol' tag hurts me, says Megan FoxAugust 24th, 2009 LONDON - Movie siren Megan Fox says that she gets hurt every time she is called a sex symbol. She told the Daily Star Sunday: "The attention, that other people are telling you that you are beautiful, only feeds insecurities and sort of makes it unbearable."
The Transformers beauty also admitted that she regularly smokes cannabis and has therapy to help her beat the sex demons that have tormented her since childhood.
Posh had "facial expression" lessons before American Idol appearanceAugust 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Victoria Beckham took private lessons to soften her English accent and work on her facial expressions before appearing on American Idol, sources say. "Victoria knows she has a very thick British accent and is sometimes misunderstood in America," News.com.au quoted a source as saying.
Victoria Beckham takes lessons for 'American Idol'August 12th, 2009 LONDON - Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has taken elocution and facial expression lessons ahead of her first appearance as a judge on the reality show "American Idol". The British singer-turned-fashion designer was determined to impress during her first stint as a judge on the US TV talent show, so she called on some experts to give her advice, reports fametastic.co.uk.
Posh was 'icy and wooden' during stint as guest judge on 'American Idol'August 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - Victoria Beckham was "beyond excited" when she sat as the guest judge on the 'American Idol', replacing Paula Abdul, at the Denver auditions, according to sources. Though the former Spice Girl did not sport her usual pout and smiled at the onlookers, she was pretty off colour during the auditions.
'Late night snacker' Gerard Butler's personal trainer hides away his treatsJuly 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Gerard Butler's personal trainer often takes away fatty foods from his house to help the star stay in shape. The Scottish star admits that he lacks self-control and binges on food late at night.
Mischa Barton hates her body: FriendJuly 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Mischa Barton not only struggled with break ups and health problems, she also struggled with a fluctuating weight and body image, says a friend. "She has big self-esteem issues...
Beckhams spend $81,660 on luxury eco-spaJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham splashed out $81,660 on a luxury eco-spa break for their 10th wedding anniversary. The soccer star and the former Spice Girl, who wed in a lavish ceremony in Ireland July 4, 1999, were keen to mark the occasion in style so they flew out to a romantic retreat in the exclusive Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, reported femalefirst.co.uk.
Sienna Miller fears she's losing her good looksJune 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Sienna Miller fears that she's losing her good looks as she heads towards 30. The 27-year-old actress believes that it's time for her to start working out a bit.
Spears' insecurities about Timberlake put her on road to breakdown, claims bookJune 14th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears' insecurities about her first true love Justin Timberlake sparked her total breakdown, claims a new book. Author Steve Dennis alleges in In Britney: Inside The Dream that the singer grew jealous of the effect her then beau Justin had on other women.
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