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Hallmark Hall of Fame movies generally are drenched in melancholy. "The Russell Girl" serves up a double helping.

The film opens with the heroine being floored by the diagnosis that she is afflicted with a potentially fatal disease. Then the movie proceeds to depart from this story line almost entirely to delve into another tragic situation, from six years earlier, that has colored the woman's life and explains the title.

The saga of forgiveness and reconciliation is tearjerker overkill, even by Hallmark standards. However, it's somewhat saved by Amber Tamblyn's stellar performance in the title role and a strong supporting turn by Jennifer Ehle. The potential Tamblyn showed in "Joan of Arcadia" has been fully realized. Her role as Sarah Russell is a demanding one, calling on her to dominate most scenes. She is unfailingly up to it.

Sarah is building a career as a fashion buyer in Chicago when she is found to be suffering from an aggressive form of leukemia. She heads back to her small hometown to tell the folks, but they misinterpret the reason for her visit to the extent that they plan a celebration.

A homecoming wouldn't be cause for Sarah to feel celebratory under the best of circumstances, since it rekindles memories of the worst day of her life. The colder-than-an-Illinois-January reception she gets from a neighbor, Lorraine Morrissey (Ehle), exacerbates the situation. It would be a spoiler to disclose the reason for the tension between the two, but the basics of it become obvious long before it is spelled out in detail.

Not even an entirely superfluous secondary story about the rekindling of a high school romance bucks up Sarah's mood.

Lorraine has become a head case, or headache case, the excuse she falls back on whenever she feels like withdrawing from social and family events. Her only sanctuary from depression is the garage studio in which she restores antiques, a sideline that well serves her desire to segregate herself from the world.

Through all the contretemps between neighbors, Sarah's affliction, which should be the focus, becomes a background issue. Indeed, it almost seems that the sole reason it was introduced was to serve as the catalyst for her trip home. She keeps even her parents in the dark about her plight.

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Tim DeKay are relatively minor characters as Sarah's folks, Gayle and Phil. Henry Czerny is more integral to the story as Lorraine's spouse, Howard, who appreciates that he is an enabler of his wife's withdrawal but takes the path of least resistance. Paul Wesley is a nonfactor as Evan, an old flame who tries to pick up with Sarah where theyleft off.

Apparently, two resolutions are one too many for this film, as it ends leaving a crucial question only beginning to be addressed. If not for Tamblyn, there would be little to recommend "The Russell Girl," even in a rerun-dominated strike environment.

Finally, Kangana Ranaut has bagged her first endorsement project, and that too opposite none other than Salman Khan. Kangana has been chosen by a leading international shoes company Red Tape to endorse their brand of footwear which had been endorsed by Salman Khan so far.

Until now Red Tape manufactured footwear only for men with Salman as their ambassador. Now, the company is launching its female lineup with Kangana, who has already shot spots for hoardings and magazines and will soon be doing a TV ad with Salman Khan for the brand.

Apparently Red Tape has paid Kangana a whopping figure and has promised to enhance the amount by thirty percent in the next financial year. On being questioned about the reason for she being chosen for the brand, Kangana explains, “It was my my casual looks, I guess. The brand isn’t associated with formal shoes. Only sporty footwear, sneakers etc. They want me to endorse their shoes in my jeans and with my curly hair.”

Kangana is very excited about working with Salman, “It’s a good thought. I’m excited about the ad with Salman. I’ve always been his fan. I think he’s the only rock star in our cinema. I had watched him dance at an awards function and thought I’d be paired with him one day. It’s happening sooner than I thought.”

Andrea McLean, 38, a GMTV weather girl, has been criticized for wearing a low top on Thursday’s morning show. The reporter joked that she showed a warm front to compensate for revealing the cold weather. Andrea’s fame included being a former contestant in Dancing On Ice, in 2006. She said that it was the hardest thing she did but she loved the experience.

This was not the first time that GMTV female presenters were criticized over revealing cleavage. In 2007, the royal corsetiere, June Kenton, 71, told Lorraine Kelly that she had worn the wrong size of bra. However, Lorraine said that she was pleased with her compliments when she showed off her cleavage.

What do you think about Andrea’s bust? Is this acceptable on an early morning show where children might be present at the breakfast table?

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‘Phewww man… That’s cool!’ is the reaction doing rounds over the racy picture of actress Kangana Ranaut on the cover of Stardust. The photo on the cover of annual issue shows Kangana dressed in a body suit that gives the impression of nudity. On top of it, the headline says: ‘Naked Truth Exposed’. Though the image hasn’t kicked any controversy, it has certainly raised many eyebrows.

Well, the actress with ‘I don’t care a damn’ attitude is unmoved by all the fuss and was quoted saying, “What’s the big deal about the picture? Are any of my vital organs seen? I haven’t posed nude at all.”

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On Tuesday afternoon, Levi Strauss (India) Pvt. Ltd. at Taj Hotel in Colaba announced that Deepika Padukone will continue to be its national brand ambassador for their brand Levi Strauss Signature. The gal with superhit ‘Om Shanti Om’ in her kitty, seems to fit perfectly to their brand image. The brand also announced their new ‘Dart-to-Win‘ contest that would provide an exciting once in a life time opportunity for fans of Deepika to meet her in person.

“Our association with Deepika is a perfect brand fit and we are delighted to partner with her. She signifies style, good looks, youth, fun and universal appeal – attributes that resonate with our brand values and positioning.” said ATP Ramani, Business Head, Levi Strauss Signature.

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The Bomabay Dyeing Gladrags pageant 2008 saw participation of unique diversity of women from all walks of life some homemakers, others from professional backgrounds such as media, marketing, actors and businesswomen. However, Mrs Madhvi Awasthi was adjudged winner by Mrs Jimmy Nanda Bombay Dyeing Gladrags Mrs India 2007 along with Judge Mrs Maureen Wadia. Mrs Tanu Singh and Mrs Yukti Mehandiratta won the first and second runner up positions respectively.

The judges of the contest were Mrs Maureen Wadia, National award winner Shabana Azmi, Bollywood star Mahima Choudhury, Malaika Arora Khan, John Abraham, Mehul Choksi, Mr S K Gupta, Dr Amardas Gupta and Director of Botox Rajiv Nagi. The evening was hosted by Sajid Khan.

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She has appeared in Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar for the second time. She has also appeared in a music video with choreographer Ganesh Hegde. Now, the hot bod Shruti Agarwal, 25, is set to take her big leap to Bollywood. This half-Sikkimese beauty is taking her acting training at Anupam Kher’s academy.

“Bollywood is definitely a bigger platform,” says Agarwal. Well, that’s too obvious and too true!

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Yuvraj Singh has definitely scored a century off the ground. He has managed to get in the most happening girl of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone, as his girlfriend. Yes, it is no more a news now. Deepika and Yuvi are very much in relationship.

Deepika flew down to Sydney on Wednesday on Yuvi’s special invite to watch the ongoing India-Australia test series. The couple was also spotted at a popular Sydney restaurant having a gala time together. Deepika has gone there to shoot for a Yashraj film the schedule of which starts from January 7. Meanwhile, Deepika celebrated her 22nd birthday with Yuvraj on Jan 5.

Hope our readers remember that Deepika had played host to Yuvi’s birthday party in December, which in itself, is an indication of their growing intimacy. Now, it is Deepika’s turn to get the greetings!

Saif Ali Khan is rocking these days, both professionally and personally. With the name of her lady love, Kareena Kapoor, tattooed on his hand (The tattoo goes Kareena in Devanagri script), Chhote Nawab has other new ventures on too. After hotting up the stage in Capital and down South in Bangalore, he has performed live at the Andheri Sports Complex on Sunday with India Rock and Roll Band, ‘Parikrama’. Saif had developed a passion for guitar and rock music at an early age of 13 when he was at the boarding school in the UK.

All the Saif-Parikrama concerts are being held in Jan and Feb 2008. Saif says, “I’ll rehearse in Alibaug. We’ll play in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore. My shootings won’t be affected because I’ll be rehearsing on the weekends. This is something I want to do. It gives me a great high to be on the stage playing and singing.”

Brazil : FENIN for fall/winter lingerie collections

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Salão Lingerie Brasil (Brazil Lingerie Saloon) participates, for the third time, of the National Winter Fashion Fair (FENIN) and establishes itself as the only event exclusively made for underwear that launches fall/winter collections.

In this edition, which is happening in Gramado, from January 22 to 25, the Salão has over 50 exhibitors, ready-made clothiers who came from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul and Goiás.

On a press conference which happened on the first day of Fenin, New Stage, the Salão promoter, said that the business expectation is to trade up to three months of production of the annual volume of the companies.

The underwear segment that includes day lingerie, night lingerie, socks, underpants and accessories comprises 6 thousand companies, produces about 739 million pieces and had na income of R$ 4.07 billion in 2006, 11% more than in 2005.

To show the news, exhibitors did an underwear fashion show at Rua Coberta, downtown Gramado, on the first day of FENIN, with several famous people on the catwalk.