London, Jan 21 : Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson was given a short notice to come to Washington, D. C. for the concert celebrating Barack Obama''s Presidential Inauguration, and still made it to the event for his speech.
And the actor, who delivered a moving speech at the star-studded event on January 18, had to travel to the capital without anywhere to stay.
Jackson has revealed that he was informed about the gig only on January 16, and that he had to rush in from Los Angeles.
London, Jan 21: A dollhouse, believed to have been decorated by Jane Eyre author Charlotte Bronte, is going up for auction.
The little house, which comes complete with its miniature furniture and dolls, is part of a two-day auction of the private collection of antique dealer Roger Warner.
Andrew Waters, Christies' director of private collections and country house sales, has revealed that this is a unique piece of Bronte's.
"I am not aware of any other recorded item that has been decorated by Charlotte Bronte, which gives this piece a unique and charming personal connection with such an iconic figure," the Telegraph quoted him as saying.
London, Jan. 21 : Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that his future is at Manchester United.
Ronaldo, 23, said: "I'm very happy at Manchester United. I am at home here.
"For all I have achieved and won, for the friendships I have made with supporters and the United family - I've been very well treated by everyone. I feel this is a very beautiful cycle in my career that I will always remember," he added.
London, Jan 21 : American singer/songwriter Myles Kennedy of the Alter Bridge has revealed that he is grateful to have been given the chance to play alongside Led Zeppelin.
There were rumours that Kennedy had been chosen for vocals by the legendary group, after an audition was conducted to replace Robert Plant, who did not wish to make a comeback.
But when none of the singers for the audition worked out, the band decided to do away with the idea of a tour, revealed guitarist Jimmy Page''s manager, Peter Mensch.
Kennedy himself revealed that he did try out for a place in the group, and is disappointed not to have been included in any of their future plans, though he is happy he was able to join them for a jam session.
London, Jan 21: Emma Watson had `no idea' who Dame Maggie Smith and Gary Oldman were before she started working with them on the Harry Potter movies.
The British star - who shot to fame playing Hermione Granger, one of three starring roles in the popular film franchise - grew up in an academic family and barely watched movies.
And the 18-year-old insists she wasn''t starstruck when she first set foot on the Potter set - because she didn''t recognize most of her distinguished co-stars.
London, Jan 21 : Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson was given a short notice to come to Washington, D. C. for the concert celebrating Barack Obama''s Presidential Inauguration, and still made it to the event for his speech.
London, Jan 21: Emma Watson had `no idea' who Dame Maggie Smith and Gary Oldman were before she started working with them on the Harry Potter movies.
