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2010 FIA Prize Giving gala held in Monaco

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2010 Formula One World Champion Sebastien Vettel (L) of Germany, poses with FIA president Jean Todt (R) and his wife, movie actress Michelle Yeoh during the 2010 FIA Prize Giving gala in Monaco, December 10, 2010.

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Formula One World Champion Sebastien Vettel of Germany holds his trophy during the 2010 FIA Prize Giving gala in Monaco, December 10, 2010.

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Formula one driver Fernando Alonso of Spain holds his trophy during the 2010 FIA Prize Giving gala in Monaco, December 10, 2010.

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Rally World Champion Sebastien Loeb of France holds his trophy during the 2010 FIA Prize Giving gala in Monaco, December 10, 2010.

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Mission Hills Star Trophy draws stars

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US swimmer Michael Phelps looks on during the press conference for the Mission Hills Star Trophy in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 27, 2010. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is held between Oct. 28 and Oct. 31. Twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities and 120 amateurs will be taking part in Star Trophy.

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Chinese actor Chen Daoming looks on during the press conference for the Mission Hills Star Trophy in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 27, 2010. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is held between Oct. 28 and Oct. 31. Twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities and 120 amateurs will be taking part in Star Trophy.

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The press conference of the Mission Hills Star Trophy is held in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 27, 2010. The event is held between Oct. 28 and Oct. 31. Twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities and 120 amateurs will be taking part in Star Trophy.

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US actor Christian Slater looks on during the press conference for the Mission Hills Star Trophy in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 27, 2010. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is held between Oct. 28 and Oct. 31. Twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities and 120 amateurs will be taking part in Star Trophy.

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Chinese director Feng Xiaogang looks on during the press conference for the Mission Hills Star Trophy in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 27, 2010. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is held between Oct. 28 and Oct. 31. Twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities and 120 amateurs will be taking part in Star Trophy.
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Dallas Mavericks cheerleaders heat up contest

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Dallas Mavericks cheerleaders perform for the NBA Cheerleader Contest held in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on October 17, 2010.

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Dallas Mavericks cheerleaders perform for the NBA Cheerleader Contest held in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on October 17, 2010.

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Dallas Mavericks cheerleaders perform for the NBA Cheerleader Contest held in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on October 17, 2010.

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Contestants of the NBA Cheerleader Contest held in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on October 17, 2010.
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Is there an Oscar curse?

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In this Jan. 11, 2009 file photo, "Revolutionary Road" director Sam Mendes(R) kisses his wife, actress Kate Winslet backstage at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. London-based law firm Schillings announced Monday March 15, 2010, that the couple have separated. In a statement, the law firm said that the split was "entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement." Winslet married Mendes in 2003. It was her second marriage.

BEIJING, March 16 (Xinhuanet) -- Oscar-winning couple Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes announced their split on Monday, according to media reports. We can't help but wonder: Is this one of those Oscar forgot-to-thank-the-spouse things? Is there an Oscar curse ?

Let's check out the following Oscar winners who split from their partners after winning.

1. Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck

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They separated soon after showing up together on the Oscar red carpet.

2. Hilary Swank & Chad Lowe

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Their marrige lasted ten years, but just after Swank won an Oscar for best actress, they got divorced.

3. Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Phillippe

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Witherspoon divorced from her ten-year husband Ryan Phillippe several months after receiving an Oscar award for best actress in 2006.

4. Leonardo DiCaprio & Gisele Bundchen

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Leonardo and Gisele's three-year relationship ended after Leonardo took Gisele to the Oscar red carpet. And that was the first time he had brought his lover to the ceremony.

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Penelope Cruz attends photocall for "Los Abrazos Rotos" at Cannes Film Festival

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Director Pedro Almodovar (L) poses with cast member Penelope Cruz during a
photocall for the film "Los Abrazos Rotos" at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival May
19, 2009. Twenty films compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or which will be
awarded on May 24


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(R-L) Director Pedro Almodovar poses with cast members Penelope Cruz and Lluis
Homar during a photocall for the film "Los Abrazos Rotos" at the 62nd Cannes
Film Festival May 19, 2009. Twenty films compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or
which will be awarded on May 24.


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Cast member Penelope Cruz poses during a photocall for the film "Los Abrazos
Rotos" by director Pedro Almodovar at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival May 19,
2009. Twenty films compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or which will be awarded
on May 24.


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Cast member Penelope Cruz attends a news conference for the film "Los Abrazos
Rotos" by director Pedro Almodovar at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival May 19,
2009. Twenty films compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or which will be awarded
on May 24.


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Cast member Penelope Cruz poses during a photocall for the film "Los Abrazos
Rotos" by director Pedro Almodovar at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival May 19,
2009.
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Beauty contest in SW China


Participants present ethical clothes during the annual Naboli (beautiful girl) contest, part of the celebrations of the Water Splashing Festival, in Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province April 14, 2009


Participants present ethical clothes during the annual Naboli (beautiful girl) contest, part of the celebrations of the Water Splashing Festival, in Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province April 14, 2009


People join in the annual Naboli (beautiful girl) contest, part of the celebrations of the Water Splashing Festival, in Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province April 14, 2009
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Michael Jackson's belongings to be auctioned


Michael Jackson's marble and parcel-gilt chess set is displayed in Beverly Hills, California April 13, 2009. Items from the life and career of the pop star will be auctioned from April 22-25.


Michael Jackson's crown, ceremonial scepter and white crystal-covered glove are displayed in Beverly Hills, California April 13, 2009. Items from the life and career of the pop star will be auctioned from April 22-25.


One of Michael Jackson's jackets is displayed in Beverly Hills, California April 13, 2009. Items from the life and career of the pop star will be auctioned from April 22-25.


An assistant shines a flashlight on Michael Jackson's white crystal-covered glove in Beverly Hills, California April 13, 2009. Items from the life and career of the pop star will be auctioned from April 22-25.
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Costumed fans bring fantasy characters to life


Devotees of Cosplay perform during a preliminary contest of the China COSPLAY Super Show held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 12, 2009. Around 1000 Cosplay enthusiasts took part in the contest, the winners of which will be qualified for the final of the Super Show in May.


Devotees of Cosplay perform during a preliminary contest of the China COSPLAY Super Show held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 12, 2009.


Devotees of Cosplay perform during a preliminary contest of the China COSPLAY Super Show held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 12, 2009.


A devotee of Cosplay performs during a preliminary contest of the China COSPLAY Super Show held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 12, 2009.


Devotees of Cosplay perform during a preliminary contest of the China COSPLAY Super Show held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 12, 2009.


Audiences watch Cosplay performances during a preliminary contest of the China COSPLAY Super Show held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 12, 2009. Around (Xinhua/Li Zhong)
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Chinese Super Band holds press conference on Xi'an concert


Chow Wah Kin (R) and Jonathan Lee (L), members of Super Band, answer questions during a press meeting for a media hype about their Super Band Xi'an Concert scheduled on May 17, in Xi'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 12, 2009.


A tetrad of Chinese well-known singers Dai Yau Law, Chang Chen-yue, Chow Wah Kin, and Jonathan Lee (from R to L) strike a pose on the press meeting for a media hype about their Super Band Xi'an Concert scheduled on May 17, in Xi'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 12, 2009.


Dai Yau Law, a well-known Chinese singer and member of Super Band, answers questions during a press meeting for a media hype about their Super Band Xi'an Concert scheduled on May 17, in Xi'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 12, 2009.
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"Journey to the West" actor dies of lung infection


A still shows Chinese actor Yan Huanli's portrayal as the honest and devoted 'Sha Wujing' (or Sha Heshang, also known as 'Sand Priest' in many English versions of the story), the third disciple of Xuanzang (602-664), the most reverend Buddhist monk of Tang Dynasty.

BEIJING, April 13 -- 73-year-old Yan Huanli, an acclaimed actor best known for the 1982's classic TV series 'Journey to the West', died Sunday morning from lung complications.

The actor was rushed to a Beijing hospital when he experienced a high fever and respiratory distress on April 2. He reportedly returned to a stable condition but caught a high fever again and was in very critical condition by Sunday morning.

Sources reveal the senior actor died as a result of a lung infection Sunday morning at Beijing Shijitan hospital.

Yan Huanli played a wide variety of roles following his successful part in the adaptation of a classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West'. He was well received for his portrayal as the honest and devoted 'Sha Wujing' (or Sha Heshang, also known as 'Sand Priest' in many English versions of the story), the third disciple of Xuanzang (602-664), the most reverend Buddhist monk of Tang Dynasty.

Other famous actors of 'Journey to the West' who rushed to the hospital to see last their beloved company of the 'journey' included Liu Xiao Ling Tong who played Sun Wukong, or the Monkey King, Chi Chongrui who played the Tang dynasty monk Xuanzang and Ma Dehua who played Zhu Bajia, or the Pigsy.

The hit TV series, made in 1982, is broadcast almost each summer and winter holiday on local channels in China.

Source: CRIENGLISH.com
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Beauties selected for "queen of corn festival" pageant


Selected beauties for a pageant of "the queen of corn festival" pose for photos in Managua, capital of Nicaragua, on March 4, 2009. 15 beauties selected from all provinces in Nicaragua will compete for the queen of corn festival in May 2009.


People pose for photos with selected beauties for a pageant of "the queen of corn festival" in Managua, capital of Nicaragua, on March 4, 2009. 15 beauties selected from all provinces in Nicaragua will compete for the queen of corn festival in May 2009.


Selected beauties for a pageant of "the queen of corn festival" pose for photos in Managua, capital of Nicaragua, on March 4, 2009. 15 beauties selected from all provinces in Nicaragua will compete for the queen of corn festival in May 2009.
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Winners of 34th Cesars awards


Belgian actress Yolande Moreau (L) receives the award for best actress for her role in "Seraphine" from French actor Lambert Wilson (R) at the Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris Feb. 27, 2009


French actor Vincent Cassel, who won award for best actor for "Mesrine", poses during a photocall of the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009


French director Martin Provost (C) and producers Milena Poylo (L) and Gilles Sacuto receive the award for best film for "Seraphine" at the 34th French film Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris Feb. 27, 2009.


U.S. actor Dustin Hoffman (L), poses with British actress Emma Thompson during the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009. Hoffman was honored with a special Cesar award by the French academy, which is equivalent of a lifetime achievement Oscar.


(L-R) U.S. actor Sean Penn, Belgian actress Yolande Moreau, winner of the best actress award for her role in "Seraphine", French actor Vincent Cassel, who won the award for best actor for his role in "Mesrine" (Public Enemy Number One), Head of the Jury and French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg and French actress Elsa Zylberstein, who won the award for best supporting actress in "Il y a longtemps que je t'aime" (I've Loved You So Long), attend the 34th French film Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris, Feb. 27, 2009.


French actress Elsa Zylberstein, winner of best supporting actress for "Il y a longtemps que je t'aime" (I've Loved You So Long), pose during a photocall of the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009


Belgian actress Deborah Francois, who won award for best female newcomer for "Le premier jour du reste de ta vie", poses during a photocall of the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009.


Madeline Fontaine (C), winner of best costumes for "Seraphine" poses with French actors Guillaume Gallienne and Amira Casar during a photocall of the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009.


Pierre Pinaud (L), who won award for best short film for "Les Miettes", poses with French actress Julie Ferrier during a photocall of the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009


Israeli film director Ari Folman holds his award for best foreign film for "Waltz with Bashir" during a photocall of the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009


French director Agnes Varda, who won award for best documentary for "Les Plages d'Agnes", poses during a photocall of the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009


Sound technicians of "Mesrine" poses after winning the best sound during a photocall of the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009.


French actress and head of the jury Charlotte Gainsbourg (L) and U.S. actor Sean Penn (R) have photos taken with French director and winner of the award for best film for "Seraphine" Martin Provost during a photocall of the 34th Cesars French film awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 27, 2009
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