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The Name Is Moore, Sir Roger Moore
From now on, it`s Sir Roger Moore to you. The former 007 star is among the 509 noteworthy Britons awarded a knighthood in the Queen`s birthday honors list. Also sporting a new title: Helen Mirren. `The Gosford Park` star was named a Dame, the female equivalent of knighthood.
From now on, it's Sir Roger Moore to you. The former 007 star is among the 509 noteworthy Britons awarded a knighthood in the Queen's birthday honors list. Also sporting a new title: Helen Mirren. "The Gosford Park" star was named a Dame, the female equivalent of knighthood.
Turning to fashion news, Oscar winner Nicole Kidman is reportedly close to signing an $8.4 million (USD) promotional contract with Chanel. The Australian beauty will appear in the cosmetic maker's glossy ads, earning top dollar for each of the hours she spends in photo sessions.
Plus, the gorgeous British actress Kate Beckinsale is officially off the market. The "Pearl Harbor" and "Laurel Canyon" star got engaged to director Len Wiseman over the weekend. Wiseman recently directed Beckinsale in "Underworld" that's due out in the Fall.
And Harry Potter fans have less than a week to go until they get their hands on this treasure trove of new books. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is the fifth installment in the fantasy franchise. 8.5 million copies are ready to go for the June 21st release date.
And finally, the world is saying goodbye to Hollywood legend Gregory Peck. A public memorial service was held in Los Angeles for the gifted actor, who died last Thursday at the age of 87.
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