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Semifinals are over. And now Spain will meet Germany in Sunday’s final in Austria. Spain beat Russia at the second semifinal yesterday scoring three goals to null. The final is gonna be tough and really nerve tickling as it will be Spain’s first encounter with Germany for the last 24 years.

So Russia is off the game but they deserve respect for being so wonderful against Holland. Under the guidance of Guus Hiddink they have managed to become one of the four strongest teams of the tournament this year.

Anyway, the final score was Russia 0 : Spain 3.

Spain beat Russia as comprehensively as they had done in Innsbruck 16 days ago. It wasn’t a very easy game, though I’m sure the Russian team are really disappointed with their performance as Andrei Arshavin failed to live up to his pre-match billing.

As for Spain, this time it wasn’t David Villa and Fernando Torres to shine. Substitute Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas replaced the injured Villa and came on to take control of the midfield and lead his side to victory, creating two of the three goals.

“We were coping with Villa and Torres but when the striker went off and they added another midfielder, it gave them more mobility and we started to struggle,” said Russian coach Guus Hiddink. “They used their possession game to tire us and then their quality to strike”, he added.

After Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez had opened the scoring in the 50th minute, substitute Daniel Guiza made it 2-0 in 73 minutes, before David Silva rounded off the evening with eight minutes remaining.

“Other players are performing just as well,” said Spanish coach Luis Aragones. “But together with the superb Andres Iniesta, Fabregas destroyed a Russian side who suddenly found themselves chasing the game after Xavi’s opening strike.”

It’s not that the Russian team was bad, it just wasn’t trying hard, as it seemed. Everything seemed to be doomed to fail. When Russia played Spain 16 days ago it was raining heavily, the same thing happened last night too.

It was a pity the team lost, really. Roman Pavlyuchenko again did well in attack and went closest to scoring for a Russian side whose first effort on target came in the 88th minute. He threatened twice, first with a curling effort that forced a fine save from Iker Casillas and then with a shot that drifted just wide.

Though the Spanish team was delighted with the victory there was some sad news for them too. David Villa injured himself taking a free-kick and he wouldn’t be able to face Germany Sunday, the coach confirmed. As some sources say, if only Aragones employs Fabregas from the start Spain will have the best possible chance to win.

“Gary Lineker said you play Germany and the Germans always win,” said Aragones. “But we deserve to be champions.”

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According to the latest rumors, Madonna and Guy Ritchie are on the verge of divorce. It’s been reported recently that the couple’s marriage was fracturing, and now some sources report the stars have turned for help… to divorce lawyers.

The Times of London reports Madonna, 49, has enlisted the counsel of Fiona Shackleton, who represented Sir Paul McCartney in his high profile divorce from Heather Mills. Madonna’s rep is reticent to comment.

Meanwhile Ritchi, 39, is said to have sought matrimonial counsel from a lesser-known London legal firm, Forsters.

The couple started dating in 1999 after meeting each other at a dinner party hosted by mutual friends Sting and his wife Trudie Styler. They married in 2000 and are presently raising three children together, Madonna’s daughter from a previous relationship, Lourdes, 11, Rocco Ritchie, 7, and David Banda, 21 months, whom they adopted in Malawi in 2006.

It is believed that the couple did not have a prenup, according to The Times, while Madonna is worth an estimated $600 million. So if they really decide to divorce it’s gonna be something even more dramatic and high-profile than Macca’s divorce.

As for the reasons for divorce, the insiders say:

“Guy finds life as “Mr. Madonna” unbearable. He was embarrassed by Madonna’s flirtatious relationships with Stuart [dancer/producer Stuart Price] and Justin [Timberlake]. Now a new tour coming up, he knows Madonna is going to be surrounded by sycophants and hot young things who will only be too eager to stroke her fragile ego. He is not even objecting to Madonna’s plan to relocate from London to New York City, though he has no intention of following suit.”

Well, actually, it all looks pretty sad. The couple’s friends are reported to be really frustrated with the news. Nevertheless, in the May issue of U.K. Elle, Madonna denied martial strife.

Let’s hope divorce is just a rumor and nothing more. Let’s keep fingers crossed they’ll manage to settle the issue.

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You know how much I love and adore Cristiano Ronaldo. I’ve already accepted the fact Portugal is out of the game and I won’t see Ron play at Euro 2008 anymore. But here comes the good news for me and for all his fans. According to The Sun, Cristiano, 23, has phoned Manchester United to say “I’ll be back” meaning he would be going straight on holiday and would return, as instructed, for pre-season training.

So far it’s been unclear whether Ronaldo goes on playing for Manchester United for the four remaining years of his contract or succumbs to a bid by Real Madrid which could reportedly earn him £180,000 a week, according to another source.

His call makes it clear Ronaldo won’t break the promise. (Isn’t he so cute?) The player was told he must be back at United three weeks from the day Portugal’s interest in Euro 2008 ended — July 10 — and he has said he will be there.

Now Ron is holidaying with his girlfriend Nereida Gallardo in Sardinia, making soaring temperature heat with their visible affection for each other.

I am a bit jealous! brr..

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Nelson Mandela along with the world’s most loved celebs have broken silence on Mugabe’s regime at Mandela’s party.

The fundraising dinned welcomed his close friends: world famous socialites as well as human rights activists. Among the guests there were big names like Oprah Winfrey, Nicole Scherzinger, Uma Thurman and many others.

But on a short address, Zimbabwe merited only a brief mention in a list of the world’s ills.

For the speech Nelson Mandela said:

The world remains beset by so much human suffering, poverty and deprivation. It is in your hands to make our world a better one for all, especially the poor, vulnerable and marginalized.

We look back at much human progress, but we sadly note so much failing as well.

In our time we spoke out on the situation in Palestine and Israel, and that conflict continues unabated. We warned against the invasion of Iraq, and observe the terrible suffering in that country.

We watch with sadness the continuing tragedy in Darfur. Nearer to home we had seen the outbreak of violence against fellow Africans in our own country and the tragic failure of leadership in our neighboring Zimbabwe.

It is within this context that we should also see the plight of those affected by HIV and Aids. It is now in the hands of your generations to help rid the world of such suffering.”

Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith were just two boldfaced names to fete the prebirthday dinner party held in Hyde Park. Also on the list: Forest Whitaker, Kim Cattrall, Leona Lewis and Denzel Washington.

Amy Winehouse was supposed to attend as well; unfortunately she’s been hospitalized and is still advised to stay in bed. For the concert though, she will perform at her first post-hospitalized performance.

Another troubled girl Naomi Campbell attended the event. She looked oh-so-preety, and most important, she smiled.

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Last night’s game was more than nerve-tickling. In Basel, three time winner Germany elbowed their way to the final game. They will either play Russia or Spain after the thrilling semifinal victory 3:2 over Turkey

Ugur Boral from the Turkish team scored the first goal of the game after 22 minutes, and it was followed by an equalizer Bastian Schweinsteiger less than five minutes later. That Sweinsteiger is a very strong player though has ‘not-the-best’ looks. He is either too pale, or too blonde. Both.

Ten minutes before the end, the furious Miroslav Klose scored a goal for Germany, but just then, Semih Senturk scored back.

It was Philipp Lehm, who scored in the very last minute.

German systematic game won over the Turkish will. But Turks have played their best this Euro 2008 and can go home with their chins up.

Now the question is who wins tonight’s game. Both Russians and Spanish guys have been playing pretty hot so far.

I say, Spain wins. But we’ll see.

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Party mood this season is all about sparkly surfaces!

The hot trend is shiny and metallic fabrics with strasses and, even better, precious stones. Silverish, goldish with pink or red shade fabric is the hit. The mood is for moon lovers that glaze light through prism of colors.

Leather and metallic pants are the alternative to leggings, be the rock chic chick! Balmain and Givenchy will do best when dressing you for the most glamorous wild party.

Emporio Armani makes bold extravaganza moves so that you outstand in the crowd of hot people. A beret and trendy shades will give you a hot aviator look. This turns heads.

Max Azria is one of the designers to follow the ‘one-shoulder-strap’ trend. It all started off with Kate Moss’s Topshop collection of dresses and went on to Paris Hilton, Kate Bosworth, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Alba.

Gucci made one-piece bikini for the summer 2008 which will cost you $770

The asymmetric one-shoulder trend looks sophisticated and ultra-chic in black. This wide strap and metal hook-like detail finishes the elegance. Swimwear is to become ultimate party wear.

Following the trend, Victoria’s Secret made single-shouldered two-pieces bikini.

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Truly, Angelina Jolie is the best living human being. Brad Pitt is a lucky guy to be her hubby, and together they make it the number one couple of all times.

The couple makes so much money, and they donate a big piece of it too. Jolie and Pitt joined George Clooney and Matt Damon to donate to the Not On Our Watch Foundation.

Pitt-Jolie family donated $500,000 to three groups in the war-torn country which will provide aid for thousands of children, said the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, which is co-chaired by Jolie.

Moreover! Brad and Angelina donated $1 million to Iraqi and US children who suffered from their parents fighting in the war.

On the Iraqi side the money goes towards books and supplies to send children to school, refugee children and rehabilitation programs.

On the US side, the charity money goes to 8,000 children who have lost a military parent killed in war in Iraq or who are separated from a parent who is stationed in Iraq for years. Armed Services YMCA Operation Hero Program will provide educational tutors and counseling to 2,500 kids.

US government should be doing this. Once again, there is no point of war in Iraq when children suffer, children suffer on both sides. Bombings in Iraq kill children.

Brad, 44, starred in critically acclaimed Babel has advocated for relief in the Darfur region of Sudan, as well as he backed a program to help build homes for survivors of Hurricane Katrina in the US.

Angelina, 33, has donated millions of dollars to charity over her entire career. The Fox of the movie Wanted has been an advocate for refugees for years. She is a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees/ UNHCR

‘Mr and Mrs Smith’ have three adopted children, one daughter of their own and expecting twins to pop out really soon. They care, do you?

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Justin Timberlake has revealed a very delicate private detail about his life. He said to Collider.com:

I have OCD mixed with ADD. You try living with that. It’s complicated.”

To those, who don’t know what that is I’ll explain.

The problem of Attention Deficit Disorder is not inattention, but over-attention. Person with over-focused form of ADD tends to get stuck on thoughts or behaviors and they have trouble shifting their attention from thought to thought. Attention deficit is often reffered as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

David Beckham, Jessica Alba and Cameron Diaz have all admitted to suffering from OCD - psychiatric anxiety disorder often characterized by obsessive thoughts, compulsions or rituals.

Whatever! This is so laim to claim you have OCD, only when it’s coming from JT it’s cute. He says:

I get butterflies. You just kind of get caught up in the electricity of it. Oh, yeah, that still happens to this day. And when that stops happening, you should stop. It’s addictive, you know what I mean?”

The 27-year-old super star revealed the condition affects many parts of his daily life. He is irritated making sure objects are always lined up perfectly.

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While enjoying summer time and the warmth of the sun make sure you protect yourself from the UVA and UVB rays. Sure you want to glow with healthy looking tanned skin but red sunburnt skin is not hot!

To make sure you really care for your skin, use moisturizing protection milks and sprays. My suggestion is Garnier Ambre Solaire. Not only it shields your precious skin from the harmful sun rays, it also hydrates it to enrich with radiant complexion.

Of course, you trust my advice, but you should also know that Garnier Ambre Solaire is the official sun-care supplier to The Championships, Wimbledon 2008

Easy to apply it instantly absorbs and leaves your skin soft. Applying sun-protection becomes an easy and enjoyable process. Remember, going out to the sun requires you to make sure you have the right cover. “No one makes the sun safer” is the official and true slogan.

200ml Moisturising Protection Milk is worth £12.49 or $25

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Last week Lindsay was playing baseball for her new movie Labor Pains and on Monday she was swapping a few really sexy outfits as she was filming in Hollywood.

In Labor Pains Lindsay Lohan plays a publishing house employee who escapes getting fired by pretending to be pregnant.

Here’s what Lilo said in the Fashionistas interview to TimesOnline:

Q: How do you think people perceive you from the way you dress?

A: What you wear can tell a thousand stories. But those stories aren’t always correct. If I’m wearing something sloppy, people always think something bad is going on. But if I’m in heels and a great top, suddenly I’m back on board again.”

Q: What is a fashion Day in the Life of Lindsay Lohan?

A: I’ve been filming and trying to dodge the paparazzi. They can be distracting, but I like being on set.”

I totally agree with Lindsay, what you wear is how people get their impression of you. Get up and put on something really nice. Let the world see you shine!

And by the way, Lindsay has been getting better in coming back to track.

In the recent interview to People magazine, the Labor Pains film producer Lati Grobman offered her praises:

She’s so natural at what she does. I’ve never seen one take where she’s off. The difference between her and the other girls that are naughty in the business is that she’s actually talented.

It’s not [like] Paris Hilton and the rest of them. We took the chance. It’s good that we did. So far, so good.”

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