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Now, bid for accompanying DiCaprio to his next film’s premier

Now, bid for accompanying DiCaprio to his next film’s premierWashington, Apr 15 : Ever dreamt of walking down the red carpet with none other than Leonardo DiCaprio at the premiere of his next film? Well, here's a golden chance to make your wish come true.

The `Titanic' actor-cum-environmental activist is auctioning the chance to attend the premiere of his upcoming drama Shutter Island on eBay.

And the highest bidder would not only get to accompany the star for the premiere, but would also get to stay at a green hotel complete with eco-car service to and from the event.

Jolie is World’s Most Beautiful Woman

Jolie is World’s Most Beautiful WomanWashington, Apr 15 : Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been named the Most Beautiful Woman in the World in a new Vanity Fair poll.

The stunner pipped supermodel Gisele Bundchen to land the crown.

The `Wanted' stunner garnered 58 per cent of the vote compared to newlywed Bundchen''s nine per cent and third-placed Halle Berry with four per cent, reports Contactmusic.

Leonardo DiCaprio''s current girlfriend Bar Refaeli tied for fourth place with Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Connelly with three per cent each.

First Dog, Bo, arrives at White House

First Dog, Bo, arrives at White House Washington - It was the campaign promise everyone was waiting to see fulfilled: Bo the First Dog finally joined US President Barack Obama and his family at the White House on Tuesday. "I finally got a friend," Obama quipped as his daughter Malia paraded Bo before a swarm of press photographers and cameras on the White House lawn. "We are very pleased with Bo."

Bo had been a campaign promise to Obama's daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, which the president revealed to the world on the night of his November 4 election victory.

Court stays deportation of alleged Nazi war criminal - Summary

Court stays deportation of alleged Nazi war criminal - Summary Washington - A US federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily blocked the deportation of an alleged Nazi death camp guard to Germany, where he faces war-crimes charges. The US Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio, granted the stay hours after federal agents removed John Demjanjuk, 89, from his home in the Cleveland suburb of Seven Hills in anticipation of sending him to Germany.

Report: US considers taking equity stake in GM

Report: US considers taking equity stake in GM Washington - The US government is weighing taking an equity stake in General Motors Corp, Bloomberg financial news reported Tuesday citing people familiar with the negotiations. The largest US carmaker faces a June 1 government deadline to further restructure or lose government support designed to keep the industry afloat through the economic crisis and declining demand for US-made cars.

Former Illinois governor pleads not guilty to corruption

Former Illinois governor pleads not guilty to corruption Washington - Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was booted from office by the state legislature earlier this year over a series of corruption allegations, pleaded not guilty to the charges in federal court on Tuesday. In a court appearance in Chicago, Blagojevich pleaded not guilty to 16 criminal counts that included racketeering and wire fraud, the US District Court of Northern Illinois confirmed.

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