Publishers reject Jane Austen scripts

NEW YORK: Gisele Bundchen tops Forbes.com8217;s list of the world8217;s richest models, earning 33 million in the last 12 months. The Brazilian supermodel strutted past the likes of Kate Moss, who came in at No. 2, and Heidi Klum, who placed third on the list. Bundchen, 26, who parted ways with Victoria8217;s Secret in May, has appeared in campaigns for high-end brands including Apple, Dolce 038; Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli.

Chinese actress most read blogger

BEIJING: Chinese actress-turned-director Xu Jinglei became the world8217;s most widely read blogger this month when her blog logged 100 million page views within about 600 days, the Beijing News said on Thursday. And Xu, who has a reputation for a high intellect and integrity, has done it without writing about sex or providing a catalogue of kiss-and-tell stories 8212; but focusing on her work and day-to-day life.