08/24/2009 13:59:59 Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova rose 19 positions in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, moving from 49th to 30th. As Lenta.ru reports, the official WTA website reports this. Last week, Sharapova participated in a representative tournament in Toronto and reached the final, where she lost to her compatriot Elena Dementieva. The final match, which took place on the night of August 23-24, ended with a score of 6:4, 6:3 in favor of Dementieva.

It turns out that sometimes serial filming can be equated to a feat. For example, some of the episodes of the family saga about the perestroika and post-perestroika years in Russia, “One Family,” which was shown with success on Channel One, were filmed in an environment literally close to combat. “If you don’t know, then according to the law of film paradoxes, films very often shoot summer in winter, and winter in summer,” a person from the film crew told us with a smile.

The star of the musical “Monte Cristo” Valeria Lanskaya is a modest and independent girl, so she chose a car to match herself. For two years now, the actress has been driving a silver Ford Focus, which she bought with her own money. The star of the musical “Monte Cristo” Valeria Lanskaya is a modest and independent girl, so she chose a car to match herself. For two years now, the actress has been driving a silver Ford Focus, which she bought with her own money.

The charming singer Sogdiana was born in Uzbekistan - the homeland of hot sun and black-haired beauties. It is not surprising that this girl absorbed not only the culture of the East, but also its beauty. Sogdiana gladly shared her secrets with “Only the Stars.” “Uzbek girls have always had a special, exotic appearance,” says the singer. – I am Ukrainian by nationality, but I lived most of my life in Tashkent, so I know first-hand about oriental beauties.

The charming singer Pierre Narcisse comes from distant Africa, and therefore has great respect for two things: warmth and good food. He says that he not only remembers what dishes his grandmother prepared in childhood, but he himself often turns to the stove to please his loved ones with national cuisine. Pierre told “Only to the Stars” about the secrets of the Narcissus family. “I’m a real gourmet,” the singer began our conversation.

The famous figure skater and best friend of Anna Semenovich Anastasia Grebenkina invited “Only the Stars” to her luxurious apartment in the center of Moscow and talked about her attitude towards inadequate fans, expensive gifts and... bald men. – Nastya, your apartment is beautiful. Have you bought it recently? – Yes, when I was still skating, about 20 years old. I’m so glad that I bought it at a time when real estate prices in Moscow were still normal.

Actress Lyanka Gryu, who played the main role in the film “Return of the Musketeers,” will become the star of the multi-part saga “Barvikha,” which will be shown on the TNT channel in the new season. This is the story of the growing up of students of an elite school, the so-called golden youth. In adolescence, as it turns out, both the offspring of wealthy parents and the children of mere mortals are the same - so stupid! – Are you distinguished by wisdom yourself? – we asked Lyanka.

08/24/2009 08:42:49 A football coach in the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing beat a young athlete to death, NEWSru reports citing the Xinhua agency. The “number one expert in the game” was dissatisfied with the achievements of the 14-year-old football player Mu Shihao, and as a “disciplinary punishment” he began to beat him right during training.

Sergey Shnurov We must fight for a common language! – It seems to me that “Interlocutor” is a very apt, good title. Nowadays, the interlocutor disappears as a class. There are fewer and fewer interlocutors, and it is increasingly difficult to find a common language with anyone. This is truly a global problem, and it’s good that someone is trying to solve it. Maybe this attempt is doomed... And good means expensive. I wish you to remain dear for a long time.

I love: Ayurveda (an ancient Eastern system of life and health. - Author). When I am on vacation in exotic countries, I always resort to various Ayurvedic procedures - massage, herbal medicine. I am sure that this practice helps maintain health and prolong life. Stay in your apartment in Miami. In this place I rest my soul and body. I like to stand on the shore and look at the majestic Atlantic Ocean, sunbathe, and have fun with friends.

Their music is timeless, and their voices are becoming more recognizable every day. Four handsome young men with a classical vocal education captivated all the women in the country from 8 to 80. “Only the Stars” met with Anton Boglevsky, Leonid Ovrutsky, Anton Sergeev and Denis Vertunov upon the guys’ return from France, where they flew to the “Great Race” project. - Guys, how was your trip? Leonid Ovrutsky: Great!

Popular actor Pavel Derevyanko is a real merry fellow and joker. He can come to a cool premiere in a plush suit with a naked body and different shoes, and on his own birthday he can give naked women to his friends. “Only the Stars” decided to find out where the star of the film “Hitler Kaput!” draws its irrepressible vital energy. – Pasha, I heard you travel by subway. Haven't earned enough money for your car yet?

Some time ago, Vladimir Presnyakov Jr. publicly proposed to Natalia Podolskaya, and a few days later he presented an expensive gift - he handed over the keys to a sky-blue Lexus IS 250 worth 70 thousand dollars. Podolskaya has already managed to show off the blue beauty: Natalya and Vladimir arrived at one of the parties in a brand new car. Seeing the luxurious Lexus, the restaurant valet immediately volunteered to help Podolskaya.

You rarely see Elena Yakovleva at a social event. Firstly, she is one of the most sought-after actresses and is constantly on set. Secondly, she has a husband and son to whom she needs to devote attention and time. That's why she appreciates every minute. But the charming Elena Yakovleva did not refuse an interview with “Only the Stars” and shared her most secret things during the meeting. – Elena, you are from Kharkov, your parents live there. Are you often at home?

“Due to being full-time, I won’t be able to go anywhere this summer,” actor Sergei Astakhov shared with us. – One of the popular publications invited me to relax with my family in the best hotel in Turkey, but, unfortunately, I refused. Yesterday in St. Petersburg, filming of the continuation of the series “Traffic Cops” began. Planes, helicopters, boats, chases, extreme sports... I'm going to do all the stunts myself. This is much more interesting than just sitting and getting money (laughs).