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Roger Federer of Switzerland holds the champion's trophy after defeating Britain's Andy Murray in the men's singles final of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 31, 2010.

Serena Williams of the United States of America poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy in Garden Square after her women's final match win against Justine Henin of Belgium during day thirteen of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

Serena Williams wins her fifth Australian Open title Serena Williams ended Justine Henin's hopes of a Grand Slam title in her return from retirement with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory in the Australian Open final on Saturday. Williams withstood a determined challenge from Henin before securing her second straight and fifth Australian Open title overall. It was Williams' 12th Grand Slam singles championship. Henin, who had most of the crowd support at Rod Laver Arena, couldn't match her fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters' feat of winning in her Grand Slam comeback tournament. Clijsters won last year's U.S. Open in her return from a two-year retirement after getting married and having a daughter. Williams won the last four games to clinch the championship in just over two hours, falling on her back in celebration after match point. Still, it was an impressive run by Henin. She lost in the final of the Brisbane International tournament to Clijsters two weeks ago. The unranked and unseeded Henin then beat four seeded players en route to the Australian Open final, including No. 5 and Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva in the second round. Henin saved two break points to hold for 3-3 in a four-game run in the second set, winning 13 of the last 14 points in a dominant finish to the set. She maintained the superiority early in the deciding set, increasing that to 18 of 19 points before Williams held serve to even the third set at 1-1. Williams, with her right thigh and left knee heavily taped as it had been for much of the tournament broke Henin to go up 2-1. The two then traded breaks, with Williams going up 3-2, a lead she never relinquished. Williams used an ace on her second serve to hold for a 4-2 lead, then broke again to move within a game of the title. The American holds an 8-6 edge in career meetings between the pair, including a 6-2, 6-0 win in Miami in 2008. At the time, it equaled the worst loss for a reigning No. 1, and Henin quit tennis two months later. Henin won the Australian Open title in 2004. She quit during the 2006 final with stomach problems while trailing Amelie Mauresmo 6-1, 2-0. Williams' 12th singles major matched American great Billie Jean King's career total. King was at the stadium on Saturday night to take part in a pre-match ceremony to honor the 40-year anniversary of Margaret Court's four Grand Slam tournament wins in 1970.

Greg Lotus for Vanity Fair January 2010

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(L-R) Director Guy Ritchie, actress Rachel McAdams, actor Robert Downey Jr. and actor Mark Strong attend the 'Sherlock Holmes' German Premiere at CineStar on January 12, 2010 in Berlin, Germany.

(L to R) Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Guy Ritchie and Mark Strong attend 'Sherlock Holmes' premiere at Kinepolis cinema on January 13, 2010 in Madrid, Spain.

Actor Robert Downey Jr. poses with his award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical for his role in "Sherlock Holmes" at the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California January 17, 2010.

Actor Gerard Butler with his Variety International Star of the Year Award at a Variety 'In Conversation With' Presentation during day seven of the 6th Annual Dubai International Film Festival held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex on December 15, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Gerard Butler works the phone bank at "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief", on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 in Los Angeles.

Actor Gerard Butler attends the 'Holy Rollers' premiere during the 2010 Sundance Film Fesival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 25, 2010 in Park City, Utah.

Gerard Butler arrives to the InStyle/Warner Bros. party following the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Actor Gerard Butler attends the Cinema Society & John And Aileen Crowley screening of 'Extraordinary Measures' at the School of Visual Arts Theater on January 21, 2010 in New York City.

Gerard Butler arrives at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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67th Annual Golden Globe Awards 17-01-10

Anna Kendrick Birthdate: August 9, 1985 Birthplace: Portland, Maine Born in Portland, Maine, on August 9, 1985, Anna Kendrick attended Deering High School in Portland, Maine. Her older brother, Michael Cooke Kendrick is also an actor. She caught the acting bug early and by age 10, had already signed with a talent agency - Online Talent Group, with whom she remains today. In 1998, when she was just 13, Anna originated the role of Dinah in High Society and was subsequently nominated for a Tony Award (second youngest ever), a Drama Desk Award and Fany Award. Her spectacular performance also landed her the Drama League and Theatre World Award. She was a lead performer with Cabaret's Kit Kit Club at Carnegie Hall Live in My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies. She also had the privilege of working with director Scott Ellis and choreographer Susan Stroman at the New York City Opera House with Jeremy Irons amongst many more celebrity status actors, playing the role of Fredika in A Little Night Music. Anna has also workshopped Jane Eyre and The Little Princess for Broadway. In 2003 Anna made her feature film debut in the independent musical Camp. The film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, and Kendrick's turn as Fritzi, who slavishly serves a glamour girl (played by Alana Allen), earned her Best Debut Performance nomination at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards and Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 2004 Chlotrudis Awards. When asked about the difference between herself and her "Camp" character, Kendrick said, "I do have a passion for theater. But I try my best not to stalk people." She also made her second film, "Rocket Science" (2007), writer/director Jeffrey Blitz's comedy-drama film concerning high school debate in which she starred opposite Reece Thompson, playing Ginny Ryerson, his love interest and the high school debate team star. Her performance earned her another Independent Spirit Award nomination, this time for Best Supporting Female. About her character in the film, Kendrick commented, "The great thing for me about Ginny was what a surprise she was, in that she's this teenage girl who is the most articulate and confident and powerful character maybe in the whole movie. So often, when you read teenage girl [characters], they're very vapid and flighty and are just there to look pretty." Kendrick has also completed a crime/thriller called "Elsewhere", directed and written by Nathan Hope, in which she stars as a star pupil and athlete who investigates when her lifelong best friend (played Tania Raymonde) goes missing. In 2008, Anna gained national attention for her scene-stealing turn as Jessica Stanley in the hugely successful "Twilight". The small role of Bella's friend at school turned into a breakout moment for Anna, with many critics and moviegoers alike singling out her tremendous performance. In 2009, Anna will be seen in at least 3 highly anticipated filmes, starring with some of today's most A-List names; including Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, co-starring Michael Cera, Up in the Air, co-starring George Clooney, and the follow up to Twilight, New Moon. Anna will also play the female lead, opposite Ben Stiller and Jason Schwartzman in an upcoming comedy movie helmed by Todd Louiso, "The Marc Pease Experience." She recalled the first day of shooting the film, "The very first thing that I shot was doing vocal warm-ups with Ben's character. He's my music teacher and I thought I was going to throw up all day. We had to do a-capella vocal warm-ups, just scales on whatever syllable he felt like saying. He just kept going and improving. It was like poobah, and peebo and moopie. Whatever he'd say, I'd have to sing that. Everybody thought it was so funny but I'm like 'I'm going to kill you'." And when asked who is the best kisser out of her “Marc Pease” co-stars (Ben Stiller or Jason Schwartzman), she replied, "That's awful! One has a serious girlfriend and one has a wife! I can't." credit: www.annakendrickfan.com

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AO 2010

Venus Williams of the United States returns the ball to Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic during their Women's singles first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010.

AO 2010 1st round

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Maria Kirilenko of Russia visits the Cussons Pure Oasis tent for a cucumber eye treatment during day two of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.