World Best Pictures

Brent Stirton from South Africa won first prize in the Contemporary Issues Singles category for his picture for Newsweek of the evacuation of dead mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park, Eastern Congo.

Shining stars

Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba paired glittery golden earrings with her purple gown for a dramatic look. I personally would have chosen white diamonds to create a softer look against the purple.

Cate Blanchett

When someone is pregnant on the red carpet they always glow in a special way, no matter what they wear.

Anne Hathaway

One of the prettiest girls in Hollywood. Red is a daring colour to wear, but with her beautiful light complexion and dark hair, her pear-shape diamond earrings worked perfectly.

Jennifer Garner

A diamond-collar necklace could be very exciting to wear. If the necklace sits perfectly well, it could look divine. Garner pulled it off beautifully, though I would have used only one diamond bracelet.

Hilary Swank

Her sleek gown was paired with jewels that were not too over the top, creating a long sinuous effect, which she personally likes. It worked very well on her.

http://www.gulfnews.com/tabloid/Cinema/10192619.html

Beijing's National Aquatics Centre

Beijing's National Aquatics Centre, known as the Water Cube, where swimming events will be staged during the Olympics, is seen lit up with the National Stadium in the background.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7263110.stm

Japanese men mud wrestle at a shrine in Yotsukaido,

Japanese men mud wrestle at a shrine in Yotsukaido, near Tokyo, in a traditional ceremony to pray for an abundant harvest and good health for babies.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7263110.stm

Mariah Carey

Here’s Mariah Carey vacationing in the Caribbean.

She may be almost topless, but she did a damn good job covering up…even using her dog at one point.