In the charts, the women are still holding on. Estelle is enjoying her fourth week on the singles top spot with her collaboration with rapper Kanye West, American Boy, while Welsh warbler Duffy is still the nation’s best-selling album with Rockferry. There were new entries with The Rolling Stones in at number two in the album charts with Shine A Light, a release to coincide with the film of the same name as directed by Oscar-winner Martin Scorcese. Manchester band Courteneers were a new entry at six with St. Jude while 90s stars James returned with Hey Ma at number ten.

In the singles mix, there were no big new entries, with last week’s pack simply shuffling around. Sam Sparro went up two places to number four with Black and Gold and likewise diva Mariah Carey climbed from eight to five with Touch My Body. Madonna and Justin Timberlake slipped from three to four with Four Minutes to Save the World. For more chart news, visit the Radio 1 website and to grab hold of Rockferry or any of the other top albums, head on over to the play.com site.

Jane Austen seems to be having a renaissance lately, with films and television frequently returning to her work, but apart from the BBC’s adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre a few years back, things have been rather quiet on the Brontë front. This is all about to change however with Ecosse Films announcing plan to produce their version of Emily’s tempestuous classic romance Wuthering Heights, reports the Hollywood Reporter. Assuming the role of the wild and unruly Catherine is Natalie Portman, fresh after perfecting her English accent in The Other Boleyn Girl.

The script will be written by Olivia Hetreed (Girl With a Pearl Earring) and the film will be directed by John Maybury (responsible for the upcoming Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller flick The Edge of Love). There is no news on who will play Heathcliff opposite Portman, though it is bound to be a casting decision that attracts plenty of attention and comment. So over to you readers - who do you think can master the earthy ruggedness, devilish charisma and ruthless aggression of Brontë’s hero? Leave a comment below to cast your vote.

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ITV really do seem to be upping their commitment to American imports of late (Dexter, Gossip Girl, etc.), with Pushing Daisies the latest show to make the trip over the Atlantic. Heavily promoted by the network and enjoying a primetime Saturday night slot (9pm), Pushing Daisies has received great critical acclaim in its homeland having been nominated for three Golden Globe awards and was considered by many critics the stand-out new show of the season. It is a comedy/ drama with a lyrical, whimsical quality akin to a modern day fairytale or a happier Tim Burton offering.

Like many current American shows, it stars one of own in a central role – ex-Brookside actress Anna Friel. Anna stars as Chuck, the childhood sweetheart of Ned (Lee Pace), who is murdered. Thankfully, Ned has the ability to bring people back from the dead with just a single touch – phew. Perversely though, once resuscitated, Ned can never touch them again otherwise they die for good – a serious drawback when he and Chuck rekindle their love. Add in lots of spontaneous singing, offbeat humour and quirky charm and ITV could be on to a winner. Check out the official site for more details.

Here at The New Pink, we love a bargain. Nothing beats that feeling of grabbing something for a fraction of its original selling price – not even a bath full of chocolate or Brad Pitt proposing marriage (okay, maybe that last one). And for those interested in pocketing some pennies while kitting out their boudoirs, chain store The Pier has announced it is continuing its spring sale. For house-proud ladies, The Pier has become a brand known for its eclectic multi-cultural range, top-notch quality and steep prices. However, now with reductions up to 30% there are plenty of bargains to grab, with our favourite this wire round butterfly mirror.

Made in China, the mirror, a new addition to the store’s stock is 46 x 46cm. The delicate butterflies provide a feminine touch, ensuring that even something as everyday and functional as a mirror can be beautiful and elegant. The mirror was originally priced at £39, but has had its price slashed to only £19. To nab this and other Pier treats, head on over to the official site.

With summer on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about what colours to be seen in once the weather hots up and the colour making headlines is definitely fuchsia or the slightly different shocking pink. In keeping with the charity’s colour palette, glamourous fashionistas Liz Hurley and Gwyneth Paltrow were decked out in vivid pink ensembles at last night’s Breast Cancer bash, while pink has been a recent favourite of the top fashion houses, especially Donna Karan.

Wearing such a bright shade can seem daunting, but for those less ready to go too full-on, the colour works perfectly when worn as an accessory (Sarah Jessica Parker, Agyness Deyn) or as a lipstick shade (Beyoncé and Fergie). If you have a bottomless wallet, Nicholas Kirkwood have designed some fantastic (yet super expensive) pink heels (picture), but for the more economically-minded among you, how’s about the full fuchsia MAC lipstick for £11? Visit the online store and get the look.

Lark Rise to Candleford has only just finished its run on BBC1, yet already the popular Sunday-night show is available to buy on DVD. Based on the classic Flora Thompson story, the ten episode period drama follows the daily lives of a colourful cast of characters in nineteenth century Oxfordshire. Young Laura (Olivia Hallinan) takes centre stage, a rural girl raised in small village Lark Rise who is taken under the wing of the independent and spirited post-mistress Dorcas Lane (a fantastic Julia Sawalha) in nearby town Candleford. As Laura comes of age in this new environment, her loyalties are divided between her roots and her future.

This four-disc edition of the hit programme might be light on special features, but it is rich with warmth, gentle humour and lovable characters. The show was a surprise hit for the Beeb, regularly attracting audiences of six million and it is easy to see why it proved so popular. For your slice of rural life, grab a copy of Lark Rise to Candleford available from Amazon.co.uk for £25.98.

If we were to say Gorgeous George, who would you think of? Immediately your mind journeys back to memories of Dr. Doug Ross in ER, the suave Danny Ocean in Ocean’s Eleven and the two-time winner of People’s Sexiest Man crown. George Clooney sets hearts a racing like few other current male celebs and yesterday he exposed London to a little of his old-school charm. George was in town to attend the premiere of his new movie Leatherheads (and talk with Prime Minister Gordon Brown about the situation in Darfur), a film that opens in UK theatres this Friday.

Co-starring ex-lady friend Renee Zellweger and John Krasinski (from America’s version of The Office), Leatherheads is the third directorial outing for Clooney and is a romance, old-fashioned screwball comedy, underdog tale and sports movie all rolled into one. It might sound an unlikely mix and with the focus on American football, the 1920s-set film might not sound like a crowd-pleaser. Thankfully, there is far more to it than jocks in helmets with Clooney’s goofy antics reminiscent of his turn in Coen’s classic O, Brother Where Art Thou? Get your Clooney fix with the trailer below or visit the film’s official site for more information.

Just recently we told you how WAG Coleen McLoughlin had been voted the nation’s most influential style icon by Look magazine readers, now beauty bible Harper’s Bazaar has gotten in on the act and named their favourite dressers. The magazine listed the celebrities that they consider demonstrate the most originality and the results were far from the usual suspects of Kate Moss and Sienna Miller. Instead it heralded a whole new fashionable generation.

Topping the tree was Bill Oddie’s daughter, Rosie, followed by Paloma Gormley (daughter of the Angel of the North sculptor Antony). Other entries included Guinness heiress Daphne and cross-dressing Turner-prize winner Grayson Perry. The magazine dubbed the women as “luxe eccentric”, explaining: “More than any other nation, Britain produces bold fashion icons with a style all their own. From Edith Sitwell to Amy Winehouse, the unconventional women of our shores take risks, break rules, and inspire controversy and admiration in equal measure.”

To read up on this and other Harper’s Bazaar news, visit the website.

All women seem to love Gok Wan. The outrageous presenter of Channel 4’s How to Look Good Naked has a cheeky side and infectious enthusiasm that has made him a small screen icon and fan favourite with ladies up and down the country. Tonight Gok returns with a new series of HTLGN (8pm) in which he once again helps insecure, body-conscious women embrace their naked form. It’s not about changing what you have (hello 10 Years Younger) or feeling bad for your faults, but learning to accept those wobbly bits you don’t like and happily showing off those bits you do.

In tonight’s show Gok tackles 29-year-old identical twins Suzy and Jeannie who have made very different life choices. Will Gok work his magic on this pair? To read up on the eccentric style guru, grab a copy of his book from £5.99 at Amazon.co.uk and for programme news, visit the Channel 4 website.

Interesting and unique Viktor and Rolf have designed a new creation. The creation in question is a bottle of champagne upside down.

The Dutch duo renowned for their fashion designs can turn their hands at anything and have recently followed Stella McCartney and Karl Lagerfeld by designing a collection for Swedish brand H&M. The sophisticated and iconic object that is a champagne bottle has been reinterpreted and then made into a fantastic form of art.

The 75cl bottle of Rosé Sauvage Champagne is available in Harvey Nichols wine shops priced at £50 and will make a fabulous collectable ornament once you drank the champagne.

Whilst on my hunt for rather interesting and unique birthday presents I came across a few on the Paul Smith website.

Click under the gifts section and you can find lots of surprises, ranging from a Paul Smith Leather Football priced at £169 to a Paul Smith Ceramic Rabbit priced at £38. Quite random I know but my friend has a dog so I went with the Paul Smith Dog Lead that cost £60. There is also a matching Paul Smith Dog Collar at £39 but out of both I thought the lead was more practical.

Visit Paul Smith online and shop under gifts to see if you can find anything that takes your fancy.

Fashion designer Christian Lacroix has collaborated with Evian to produce a unique and elegant snowy crystal designed bottle.

Perfect to order in for parties and dinners with a lot of class and sophistication, the limited edition Evian mineral water bottle has been enhanced with streamline graphics inspired by the sixties. To add to its unique detailing Christian Lacroix has drawn some subtle sketching. With two such great French influential people behind this collectable who wouldn’t want one?

You can purchase the 750ml, limited edition Evian and Christian Lacroix bottles of water from Harvey Nichols Foodmarket’s exclusively nationwide costing £3.80.

Practically unrecognizable beneath the false bad teeth, grotty skin and extra pounds, South African actress Charlize Theron forgot her model roots to portray serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster. Oscar voters love when a natural beauty turns ugly for a role and that combined with a controversial true story helped Theron bag the Best Actress gong. She brings incredible depth to her depiction of prostitute Wuornos, who after a childhood dogged by abuse and drugs, developed an appetite for murder after killing a client in self-defence.

This film, from writer/ director Patty Jenkins, adds depth and insight into Wuornos’ troubled state of mind as she explores her lesbian relationship with the young and impressionable Selby (Christina Ricci). An intense and dark film, Monster provides a rare opportunity for female talent before and behind the camera to shine and really excel. Watch Monster tonight on Channel 4 at 10pm or for more information, see the Media 8 Entertainment website.

They’ve been away for four years, but REM returned to the album charts in style yesterday nabbing the top spot with new offering Accelerate. They displaced Welsh star Duffy’s debut album Rockferry with their soft rock/ folksy sound. Other new entries included Snoop Dogg’s Ego Trippin’ at number 22 while Gnarls Barkley followed up their international bestseller St. Elsewhere with The Odd Couple in at 19. In the top ten, Estelle’s second album Shine was new at number six, while the London soul singer held on to the singles top spot for the third consecutive week with her collaboration with Kanye West, American Boy.

The Kooks’ new single, Always Where I Need To Be, was in at number three, while Mariah Carey’s media blitz of the UK saw her song Touch My Body reach number six. To nab R.E.M’s album, Play.com offer it for only £8.95 or to see where your favourite artist charted, visit the Radio 1 site for all the latest news.

It’s another quiet week at the cinema for new releases, as Katherine Heigl’s rom-com 27 Dresses currently proves a silver screen success. However, for those of you looking to venture out to your local multiplex this weekend, there are a handful of new films for your consideration. The most high-profile of these is the much publicized Awake. Starring Star Wars’ Hayden Christiansen and The Fantastic Four’s Jessica Alba, the thriller explores the medical horror of awaking during your own surgery.

Aiming for a younger crowd is Never Back Down. The film comes light on star names but with its high school setting and underdog story (outsider takes on bully in fighting, similar to The Karate Kid), could prove a winner with audiences. On a more serious note is the creepy Funny Games, starring Naomi Watts (The Ring) and Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs) as a couple held hostage on their holiday, while comedy fans might prefer Son of Rambow, a light-hearted, British homage to the Stallone starrer. For more information on these films and all the weekend’s new releases, head on over to IMDb.