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Harry Potter fan Roo encourages kids to read series

Harry Potter fan Roo encourages kids to read seriesLondon, Apr. 4: England and Manchester United football star Wayne Rooney has revealed that he is a huge fan of Harry Potter and is more than willing to back a campaign to get children to read the series.

The footballer picked J K Rowling''s first novel, Harry Potter And The Philosopher''s Stone, as one of his favourite books, and said the series "really gets your imagination going".

Child artists of ''Slumdog Millionaire'' stress need for education

Child artists of ''Slumdog Millionaire'' stress need for educationMumbai, Apr 4 : Child artists of Oscar winning ''Slumdog Millionaire'' and Bollywood celebrities participated in a walkathon for creating awareness on education.

"I feel that all the Indian children should go to school," said Ayush Khedekar, a child artist.

Bollywood actor Rahul Bose stressed the need to improve education system in the country.

Kate Beckinsale, Michael Sheen keen to reunite – onscreen

Kate Beckinsale, Michael Sheen keen to reunite – onscreenLondon, Apr 4: Kate Beckinsale and ex lover Michael Sheen are keen to reunite onscreen, it has emerged.

Bekinsale, who has a 10-year-old daughter with Sheen, broke off in 2003 to marry Underworld’s director Len Wiseman.

However, the couple is still on good terms.

“They’ve always felt the time will come when they work together again,” insists a mutual friend,” the Daily Express quoted a mutual friend as saying.

Preparing for burlesque stripper role was easy for Jessica Biel

Preparing for burlesque stripper role was easy for Jessica BielLondon, Apr 4 : While most actors have to slog hard for the roles they play, American actress Jessica Biel has shown that some roles come naturally for her.

Biel, 27, plays a burlesque stripper in new flick `Powder Blue', and preparing for the role came easy for her.

"I've gained such a respect for the women that actually do this for a living. It''s so difficult," the Sun quoted her as saying.

George Harrison to have his own Hollywood Walk of Fame star

George Harrison to have his own Hollywood Walk of Fame starLondon, April 4: The Beatles'' late guitarist, George Harrison, is all set to have his own Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that the star’s unveiling will take place on April 14 in front of Hollywood''s Capitol Records building.

Harrison, who died of cancer in 2001, already shares a Walk of Fame star with all four of the Beatles.

After the April 14 ceremony, he and John Lennon will be the only The Beatles entertainers to have their own stars.

Nicole Scherzinger just can’t match Britney’s dance moves

Nicole Scherzinger just can’t match Britney’s dance movesWashington, Apr 4 : American singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that even the thought of dancing with pop diva Britney Spears gives her goosebumps, as she fears she can never match her moves.

Nicole, who is currently supporting the `Hit Me Baby One More Time' hitmaker on her North American tour with her band Pussy Cat Dolls, has revealed that though she performs energetic routines during their sets on stage, her moves are nothing compared to Britney''s.

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