Ana Ivanovic and UK and Global Female Celebrity News 23 June 08

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Main Headline: Ana Ivanovic

Wimbledon has got off to a flying start with Serena Williams and Ana Ivanovic easily through to the second round. Maria Sharapova is set to play on Tuesday along with Venus Williams playing Naomi Cavaday on centre court. The womens championship looks set to be a wide open match this year with the top names being Ivanovic, Jankovic, Sharapova and the Williams sisters Serena and Venus. They all look winners!

Latest buzz around Wimbledon with the main headlines:

UPDATE1-Tennis-Wimbledon-Ivanovic little troubled by De Los Rios
By Ori Lewis LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Serbian top seed Ana Ivanovic had little trouble advancing to the second round at Wimbledon, beating Rossana De Los … Source Reuters.uk, UK -

Ivanovic, Serena reach second round at Wimbledon
Canada.com, Canada - 2 hours ago
1 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic of Serbia and two-time Wimbledon titlist Serena Williams of the United States were first-round winners Monday at …

Wimbledon 2008: Ivanovic breezes through opener
Top seed Ana Ivanovic opened her bid to add the Wimbledon title to her French Open crown with a comfortable win over Paraguay’s Rossana De Los Rios. …Source: guardian.co.uk, UK

Ivanovic off to a flyer
As a prelude, the showcase court was today treated to an impressive display from the sport’s current leading lady, Ana Ivanovic, who ran out a 6-1 6-2 …Source: Wimbledon, UK

Wimbledon 2008: Maria Sharapova to wear T-shirt and shorts
By Rupert Neate Tennis ace Maria Sharapova will give her legion of male admirers a shock at Wimbledon this week when she ditches figure hugging dresses for …Source: Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom

Maria Sharapova: Look of a winner
Don’t get her wrong. Maria Sharapova is extremely attractive, personable, good fun and rich, which is why she gets more than her share of attention. … Source Times Online, UK

Sharapova wants Wimbledon title
Maria Sharapova says it is time to win Wimbledon again because it feels like a long time since she lifted the trophy. The 21-year-old told BBC London 94.9: …Source: BBC Sport, UK

Wimbledon feels like home turf to Venus Williams
Alastair Grant / AP Venus Williams, seeded seventh, will begin defending her Wimbledon title Tuesday. Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova are seeded first and … Source: Los Angeles Times, CA

Venus looking for 5th title
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Venus Williams is already thinking about how a fifth Wimbledon title might change her. She thinks it might even be more emotional … Source: The Associated Press

Women’s singles - The contenders
Grass class The French Open champion has won 10 matches in three years at Wimbledon, losing in last year’s semi-finals to Venus Williams. …Source : guardian.co.uk, UK

Ana Ivanovic photo by whiteman_la

Birthdays Today: Selma Blair

Selma Blair (born June 23, 1972) is an American actress. After numerous supporting roles in the 1990s, she starred in the film Cruel Intentions and the short-lived TV series Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane in 1999. She has since had notable roles in Hollywood feature films such as Legally Blonde (2001), The Sweetest Thing (2002), and Hellboy (2004).

Photo courtesy FemaleStars.com

The Sweetest Thing (2002) - Trailer featuring Cameron Diaz and Selma Blair

Global Female Celebrity News

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Amy Winehouse photo by kristinkristin529

Amy Winehouse has been diagnosed with the early stages of emphysema, a potentially lethal disease, but if caught early enough it is reversible and reports from her rep and father say she is responding well to treatment. She is due to appear at the Nelson Mandela Concert and also at the Glastonbury Festival, as yet there is no news whether she will appear or not. Supporting headlines below:

Singer Amy Winehouse Has Early-Stage Emphysema, Publicist Says
By Camilla Hall June 23 (Bloomberg) — British singer Amy Winehouse, a Grammy winner for the song “Rehab,” is being treated for emphysema, a potentially … Source Bloomberg

Report: Amy Winehouse has emphysema
LONDON (AP) — Amy Winehouse has early stage emphysema and her lungs have been damaged by smoking crack cocaine and cigarettes, her father said in an …Source: The Associated Press

Amy Winehouse’s deadly disease
Amy Winehouse could be dead within three months after developing emphysema. The ‘Rehab’ singer - who was admitted to hospital after collapsing at her home last week - has been warned she must quit drugs or face using a wheelchair and oxygen supplies to…, Source Bsoton.com

Dad: Amy Winehouse Responding to Treatment
The singer’s lungs are “all gunked up” from smoking crack and cigarettes, her father says, Source People.com

Jennifer Lopez photo by jessie_7792

Diva JLo sparks shopping chaos
The serenity of motherhood has seemingly abandoned new mum, Jennifer Lopez, already. Source Metro.co.uk

Aniston is now a British roadie
Classy girl, Jennifer Aniston, has pulled a Paris Hilton after jetting in to Britain to be a groupie in her boyfriends band. Source Metro.co.uk

Coleen’s Vegas honeymoon
Coleen McLoughlin and her new hubby Wayne Rooney reportedly signed autographs for fans while continuing their honeymoon in Las Vegas. Source Metro.co.uk

Jamie Lynn uses family stunt double
New mum, Jamie Lynn Spears, has taken a leaf out Britneys stunt double book. Source Metro.co.uk

Harding ex: Sex was good when I saw her
Sarah Hardings ex-boyfriend, Tom Crane, says he dumped the blonde stunner because he never saw her. Source Metro.co.uk

‘Jolie to deliver on Independence Day’
The end to Angelina Jolies twin pregnancy - the worlds longest it seems could end on Americas Independence Day. Source Metro.co.uk

Kelly Osbourne photo by david_shayne

Kelly: I’m in love and have quit boozing
Veteran caner Kelly Osbourne has vowed to swap her habitual hiccups for a life of love with her teenage toy boy. Source Metro.co.uk

Holden delays plastics over scarring fears
Britains Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has revealed she is delaying having plastic surgery for health reasons. Source Metro.co.uk

Presley and Monroe top revival poll
King of rock’n'roll Elvis Presley, Princess Diana and Marilyn Monroe are the stars British people would most like to bring back from the dead, according to a poll. Source Metro.co.uk

New musical role for Connie Fisher
Connie Fisher has landed her first stage role since starring as Maria in The Sound Of Music, it has been announced. Source Metro.co.uk

Miley Cyrus’ wild ways
Miley Cyrus says she is “too much” for guys to handle. The 15-year-old ‘Hannah Montana’ actress refuses to calm her “crazy” ways for any potential boyfriends., Source Boston.com

Sienna Miller’s smoking defence
Sienna Miller has defended smoking in her new movie ‘The Edge of Love’. The 26-year-old actress - who plays Dylan Thomas’ wife Caitlin MacNamara in the film - was unaware her co-star Keira Knightley was using fake nicotine sticks for the scenes., Source Boston.com

Kate Moss photo by dez4321

Kate Moss’ honeymoon gift
Kate Moss is sending newlywed Leah Wood and her husband on a second honeymoon. Embarrassed Kate offered to fly Leah - the daughter of the model’s close friend Rolling Stone’s guitarist Ronnie Wood - and her new husband Jack MacDonald to the luxurious…, Source Boston.com

Brittany Snow: I ‘Refuse’ to Diet, Am ‘Done’ with Trainer
The Prom Night star, who once battled eating disorders, is finished with weight worries, Source People.com