Bundchen takes on Brazil president over Amazon deforestation

September 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is undergoing pilot training, it has emerged. Although, the 29-year-old hottie is expecting her first child at the end of this year, she is planning to fly a helicopter soon.

September 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Supermodel Gisele Bündchen's husband has confirmed that the model is pregnant and is due in December. Tom Brady said in an interview with ESPN's Chris Berman that the couple is expecting the baby in the year-end.

August 11th, 2009 Brazil crime-show host investigated in TV killingsSAO PAULO, Brazil — Brazilian police say the host of a TV crime show is under investigation for possibly ordering killings to boost his show's popularity. The host of the show in Brazil's lawless Amazon region is also a state lawmaker and a former police officer.

August 10th, 2009 "Julia" cleans up "Julie" among readersNEW YORK —On paper and on screen, "Julia" is stealing the show from "Julie." Meryl Streep's performance as Julia Child in "Julie & Julia," which opened last weekend, has helped return the late chef's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," a classic published nearly 50 years ago, to the top of best-seller lists. On Monday, a $40 hardcover of "Mastering" topped the charts of Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com, easily outpacing a $7.99 paperback of the book that gave the film its title, "Julie & Julia" — Julie Powell's memoir about spending a year preparing all the recipes in Child's book.

July 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Gisele Bundchen, who is expecting a child with husband Tom Brady, recently did a photo shoot for a coat company and her baby bump was not visible. However, a representative of London Fog, the clothing company inadvertently confirmed her pregnancy, on which the model has maintained her silence so far.

July 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Leonardo DiCaprio's on/off girlfriend and supermodel Bar Refaeli has taken over from his former lover Gisele Bundchen as the new face of clothing brand Rampage. The Israeli beauty will now do a photo shoot with famous photographer Gilles Bensimon for a series of hot new advertisement for the company's autumn campaign, the Daily Star reports.

July 8th, 2009 Amazon lowers Kindle e-book reader price to $299NEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. cut the price of its Kindle electronic reading device to $299 on Wednesday in an effort to attract more bookworms and make the gadget a mainstream hit.

June 26th, 2009 Sales of Jackson music, videos climbs onlineNEW YORK — Michael Jackson's death has led to skyrocketing sales of his music and videos, with major retailers like Amazon.com Inc. and Barnes and Noble Inc.

June 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - If sources are to be believed, 'pregnant' Gisele Bundchen is due to give birth on December 14. The supermodel's recent photograph with her hubby Tom Brady leaving a New York obstetrician's office has been the source of speculation for the pregnancy.

June 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is expecting a child early next year, according to sources. Speculation of her pregnancy began after pictures of the stunner in Brazil with a perceptible bump got published recently.

June 19th, 2009 Report: Supermodel Bundchen is pregnantBOSTON — Is she or isn't she? People.com is reporting Gisele Bundchen is pregnant. Citing two anonymous sources, the report says Tom Brady's wife is due early next year.

June 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - It looks like Madonna wants to take her relationship with Jesus Luz to the next level, as she's planning to fly to Brazil to meet his family. The 50-year-old singer is reportedly serious about the 22-year-old underwear model and is considering going to Brazil to get to know his family.

May 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - English rock band Oasis are thrilled because they are expecting their beloved owner of Manchester City Football Club, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to attend their concert in Brazil. Noel Gallager, who will be performing with his band at the Sao Paulo Arena show, will be all eyes for the Sheikh.

May 6th, 2009 Actor Jackman meets striker Ronaldo in BrazilSAO PAULO — The Wolverine has met a real-life superhero of Brazilian soccer. Actor Hugh Jackman took time from promoting "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" to visit striker Ronaldo, who is showing Wolverine-like healing powers in his third comeback to competitive soccer.

May 5th, 2009 Green prince, animated frog fight deforestationLONDON — Britain's Prince Charles has enlisted an animated amphibian in his campaign to protect the world's rainforests. The 90-second video was launched online and in London on Tuesday by the Prince's Rainforest Project, Charles' environmental charity.