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Richie Sambora hits back at Jon Bon Jovi's alcohol abuse accusations
5/23/2013 5:26:00 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Richie Sambora has slammed Jon Bon Jovi for hinting that the guitarist left the duo's 'Because We Can' tour because of alcohol abuse.

Jovi had earlier revealed that the reason behind Sambora's exit was an issue that he had previously dealt with, Contactmusic reported.

The singer's comment fuelled speculations that he was talking about Sambora's last stint in rehab in 2011 for alcohol addiction, which saw him miss out on 13 shows.

Sambora

Leona Lewis 'heart-broken' after first breakup
5/23/2013 5:26:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Leona Lewis has revealed that she thought her world had come to an end following her split with first boyfriend.

The 'Bleeding Love' hit maker, who was in a 10-year relationship with A'n'R scout Lou Al-Chamaa until 2010, told Stylist magazine that she was not sure if she would be able to get over the breakdown of her first romance, Contactmusic reported.

Bu Lewis now believes that the split has shaped her life for the better.

Everything

Trailer of Anand Gandhi's 'Ship of Theseus' released in Mumbai
5/23/2013 5:26:00 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Kiran Rao and Siddharth Roy Kapoor recently launched the first teaser of Anand Gandhi's award winning directorial venture 'Ship Of Theseus', in Mumbai.

The film, which received a lot of critical acclaim in film festivals across the world, will now be distributed by UTV Motion Pictures.

Speaking on the occasion, Kapoor, CEO of UTV Motion Pictures, said that the film will appeal to a certain section of people, who follow such movies.

It's

First edition of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone fetches 150,000 pounds
5/23/2013 4:30:00 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): The first edition of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', signed by its writer JK Rowling, has been sold for 150,000 pounds at an auction at Sotheby's in central London.

The exceptional copy features handwritten notes by the author, a 43-page commentary and 22 original illustrations, the Sun reported.

The book, which was bought by a telephone bidder, was published in 1997 and it not only made the author a star but also fetched her millions.

Meanwhile,

Kids of married parents less likely to be obese
5/23/2013 4:14:00 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Children living in households where the parents are married are less likely to become obese than their peers who live with divorced or separated parents, according to new research from Rice University and the University of Houston.

Research by Rachel Kimbro, study co-author, associate professor of sociology at Rice, and colleagues has shown that children living in a traditional two-parent married household are less likely to be obese (17 percent obesity rate)

Eva Longoria completes master's degree in 'Chicano Studies'
5/23/2013 4:14:00 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Eva Longoria has graduated with a Masters degree in Chicano Studies from California State University.

Expressing her excitement of completing the course, she tweeted: Big day today!!!, Us magazine reported.

Very excited to graduate for my Master's degree in Chicano Studies! You're never too old or too busy to continue your education! she wrote.

Meanwhile, Longoria's former co-stars and friends also congratulated her on the social networking

Do women get two types of orgasms?
5/23/2013 4:14:00 PM

New York, May 23 (ANI): As far as the myth goes there are two types of female orgasms.

It seems like we devote lots of science to demystifying the female orgasm.

We contest how many types of orgasms there are, whether or not they even exist, where they may or may not come from and their evolutionary purpose.

We even question women's experiences with orgasm if theirs doesn't match ours.

According to Huffington Post, what this conversation does is delegitimize

Liberace role meant so much after cancer battle, says Michael Douglas
5/23/2013 4:14:00 PM

Washington May 23 (ANI): Michael Douglas has revealed that the role of the late 'Liberace' in the upcoming movie 'Behind the Candelabra' was a beautiful gift because he got it just after his struggle with stage-four throat cancer.

The 'Basic Instinct' star thanked director Steven Soderbergh for giving him a chance to portray the role of the late pianist in the movie, Us magazine reported.

Emotional Douglas expressed his feelings during a press conference at the

Food-inspired clothing like butcher briefs, meat socks could soon be reality
5/23/2013 4:14:00 PM

New York, May 23 (ANI): Food-inspired clothing like butcher briefs, meat socks and chef jeans could soon become a reality.

Several years ago, chef Chris Cosentino teamed up with goofy clothes company Betabrand to create Gluttony Pants.

Now, Cosentino is back with three new projects, and he needs your help to make them a reality, the Huffington Post reported.

These items will go into production if enough people express a desire to purchase them. For now the projects are in

Dannii Minogue struggled with life in spotlight after sister Kylie rose to fame
5/23/2013 4:14:00 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Dannii Minogue has revealed that she felt less confident in the public eye after her sister Kylie rose to fame.

She told Ponystep Magazine that she was able to deal with it when she was younger but noticed that it influenced how she conducted herself as she got older.

The 41-year-old singer said that it was strange, as she used to hear comments like she was fat or she is the ugly-ass sister.

Dannii said that she was lucky that at that time she didn't

Steven Spielberg to executive produce 'Halo' TV series
5/23/2013 4:14:00 PM

New York, May 23 (ANI): Steven Spielberg has announced his plans to executive produce a new live action 'Halo' television series based on the popular video games.

Spielberg, 66, who appeared via video chat at the Microsoft One next-generation console launch on Tuesday, said that for him, the 'Halo' universe is an amazing opportunity to be at the intersection where technology and storytelling meet, the New York Daily News reported.

He added that he has been a fan of video

Brazilian girl's bid to sell virginity now turns into reality TV series
5/23/2013 4:14:00 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Australian filmmaker Justin Sisely, who controversially filmed 'Virgins Wanted,' a documentary where a man and a woman auctioned off their virginity, has transformed the film into a reality series.

The project in the beginning was supposed to be a feature-length documentary but now Sisely is promoting it as a reality TV series - set to debut at MIPCOM, an entertainment trade fair in October in Cannes.

Sisely told The Huffington Post that now the film

UK mayor 'drives' car through supermarket's front door
5/23/2013 4:14:00 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): The town mayor of St Edmundsbury in Suffolk, accidentally drove his car through the front doors of his local supermarket on Tuesday - just five days after he was elected to his post.

Terry Buckle, 73, had been trying to park in a disabled bay when his vehicle lurched forward, the movement set off sensors, which opened the automatic doors - allowing his car to enter Tesco store with only minor damage, the Mirror reported.

The Conservative councillor managed to

Rosario Dawson suffers wardrobe malfunction by flashing undies at Cannes
5/23/2013 3:55:00 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Rosario Dawson suffered a fashion mishap on the Cannes red carpet by accidently flashing her underwear to cameras while posing on the steps, on Monday.

The 34-year-old actress looked gorgeous in a white beaded Elie Saab gown as she attended the premiere of 'As I Lay Dying', but she flaunted the front high-slit a little too much on the red carpet, Us magazine reported.

After the mishap, Dawson flashed an adorable oops face for photographers and moved

Farrah Abraham inks deal to star in own ' docu-soap'
5/23/2013 3:55:00 PM

New York, May 23 (ANI): 'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham, who recently starred in a porno released through Vivid Entertainment, has signed a deal to star in her own reality show.

According to E! News, Abraham has inked the deal with a New York-based production company called Spinboi Films, the New York Daily News reported.

Get ready for better TV :) The News is True, she tweeted on Wednesday with a link to a Starcasm story announcing her new venture.

The docu-soap is reportedly

R-Patz put K-Stew 'through the ringer' over Rupert Sanders cheating scandal
5/23/2013 3:55:00 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Robert Pattinson reportedly never got over Kristen Stewart's fling with Rupert Sanders that was exposed last summer.

A source told Us magazine that the 27-year-old actor really put Stewart through the ringer.

Ultimately, it was like, 'Either we move past this or we don't.' It wasn't good for either of them, the source said.

Meanwhile, another source told the publication that the Cosmopolis star repeatedly used Stewart's tryst against

Human intelligence on the decline since Victorian Era
5/23/2013 3:27:00 PM

New York, May 23 (ANI): A new study suggests that human intelligence is on the decline, despite the technological advancement.

In fact, it indicates that Westerners have lost 14 I.Q. points on average since the Victorian Era.

Study co-author Dr. Jan te Nijenhuis, professor of work and organizational psychology at the University of Amsterdam, points to the fact that women of high intelligence tend to have fewer children than do women of lower intelligence.

This negative association

US man arrested for dialling 911 more than 100 times in one month
5/23/2013 2:45:00 PM

New York, May 23 (ANI): A man from Sacramento has been arrested for calling 911 more than 100 times in about a month.

According to police, Jimmy Shao needs help and he thinks that only the emergency hotline dispatcher can give it to him, the New York Daily News reported.

The 56-year-old told KTXL-TV that the government is sending satellite signals directly into his body, thereby causing him severe pain and anguish.

They squeeze my brain, they press my stomach, they stir my

Gwyneth Paltrow works out for two hours daily
5/23/2013 2:45:00 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow, who is known for her devastatingly good figure, has revealed that her daily routine includes two hours of exercise.

Paltrow keeps a strict daily regime that allows her to balance her two kids, acting work and company and also her lifestyle website Goop, all at once.

The 40-year-old actress told WWD,com that she wakes up at 7 a.m and gets her kids dressed in their school uniforms, the Huffington Post reported.

She said that she takes

My pregnancy lips are out of control, says Kim Kardashian
5/23/2013 2:45:00 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Kanye West in early July, has shared a picture of her plumped up lips, which are apparently the result of her pregnancy, on Twitter, on Tuesday.

However, it seems that the pregnant reality star doesn't want to lose her boosted pout when she gives birth, the Mirror reported.

The soon to be mum tweeted a close-up picture with the comment: My pregnancy lips are outta control GuessNotABadProblemToHave.

Beyonce shares anniversary pics of controversial Cuba trip with Jay-Z
5/23/2013 2:45:00 PM

New York, May 23 (ANI): Beyonce, who celebrated her fifth wedding anniversary last month in Cuba with her husband Jay-Z, has shared pictures of the controversial trip on Tumblr.

The trip drew fire from conservative Cuban-American lawmakers.

The photos feature the pair looking stylish and effortlessly fresh as they make their way through Old Havana, the New York Post reported.

The 31-year-old singer, who has since defended her vacation, said in a 'Good Morning America'

Jennifer Aniston stars in hilarious 'Friends' spoof
5/23/2013 1:22:00 PM

Melbourne, May 23 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston teamed up with Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox to take a dig at their former characters from hit show 'Friends.'

The 44-year-old actress, who played Rachel Green in 'Friends,' is set to co-host the famous US talk show 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' with an appearance from Ellen's wife Portia de Rossi, News.com.au reported.

In the promo clip for the episode, Aniston is seen arriving at Perry's pad with cameras in tow.

A

J-Lo set to open cellphone stores for Latinos
5/23/2013 1:22:00 PM

Wellington, May 23 (ANI): Jenifer Lopez has teamed with Verizon Wireless to announce the launch of Viva Movil, which aims to sell phones and services to Latinos.

The first store of the proposed 15 will open in New York on June 15, with others soon following in Los Angeles and Miami, Stuff.co.nz reported.

According to Viva Movil, the stores will have bilingual staff and provide a culturally relevant shopping experience.

The 43-year-old pop diva is the majority owner and chief

Having sex with good friend post split could help heal broken heart
5/23/2013 11:32:00 AM

New York, May 23 (ANI): One of the scariest parts of moving on after a split is dating again, which also includes the intimidating prospect of having sex with someone new.

But you shouldn't just jump into bed with anyone following a divorce or tough breakup.

According to divorce life coach Cindy Holbrook, the best person to bed post-split is a good friend.

I always recommend...to try to find a good friend that you can have a casual love affair with that you know is not

Having sex with good friend post split could help heal broken heart
5/23/2013 11:27:00 AM

New York, May 23 (ANI): One of the scariest parts of moving on after a split is dating again, which also includes the intimidating prospect of having sex with someone new.

But you shouldn't just jump into bed with anyone following a divorce or tough breakup.

According to divorce life coach Cindy Holbrook, the best person to bed post-split is a good friend.

I always recommend...to try to find a good friend that you can have a casual love affair with that you know is not

Self-regulation skills better in American girls than boys
5/23/2013 12:56:00 AM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A new study has shown that there is a gender gap when it comes to behavior and self-control in American young children - one that does not appear to exist in children in Asia.

In the United States, girls had higher levels of self-regulation than boys.

Self-regulation is defined as children's ability to control their behavior and impulses, follow directions, and persist on a task.

It has been linked to academic performance and college completion,

Want greater life expectancy? Live in a high rise
5/23/2013 12:56:00 AM

Melbourne, May 23 (ANI): Scientists have claimed that higher the floor a person lives on, the greater will be their life expectancy.

According to researchers at the University of Bern, Switzerland, the chances of dying from serious lung disease was 40 percent more among residents who lived on the ground floor compared to those living on eighth floor or above, News.com.au reported.

Researchers also said that deaths from cardiac diseases were 35 percent higher.

They said that

Paris Hilton planning to marry toyboy beau by year end
5/23/2013 12:27:00 AM

London, May 23 (ANI): Paris Hilton is looking forward to marry her toyboy boyfriend, River Viiperi, and the wedding could take place this year.

The 32-year-old hotel heiress, who has been dating the 21-year-old for eight months, is hoping to be taken down the aisle in a lavish ceremony, the Mirror reported.

She told the publication during Cannes that the wedding could happen anytime soon.

I trust him with my life and that means the world to me more than anything, she said.

Hilton

Gisele Bundchen crowned 'most powerful model' in world
5/23/2013 12:27:00 AM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Gisele Bundchen has been named as the most powerful model in the world by Forbes magazine.

The 32-year-old, who is the only model named to the magazine's newly released 2013 'World's Most Powerful Women' list, has been ranked No. 95 out of the 100 influential women including iconic entrepreneurs, CEOs, politicians and philanthropists, the Huffington post reported.

Bundchen made the list last year too, but it seems that Forbes was attracted to

Arnie caught grabbing ex wife's butt on camera
5/22/2013 4:58:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger has seemingly confirmed rumours that he's back with his estranged wife Maria Shriver after he was caught on video grabbing her butt last weekend.

The actor, who was attending daughter Christina's graduation at Georgetown with Shriver, can be seen cupping his wife's behind in the video footage, TMZ.com reported.

The 'Terminator' star has always been obsessed with Shriver's butt since he met her in the ྂs and he

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi splurge $26.5m on Cali. Mansion
5/22/2013 4:58:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have reportedly spent a whooping 26.5 million dollars on a mansion in Santa Barbara.

The deal on the 10,522 square feet beautiful home, which has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and sits on 13 acres, went through last week, TMZ.com reported.

The house - located in Montecito -boasts of 9 fireplaces and even the pool's got an ocean view.

The famous chat show host owns several other properties in the LA area,

RiRi wants to make out with Miley Cyrus
5/22/2013 4:33:00 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Rihanna has given the green light to Miley Cyrus after the latter said that she would kiss her given the chance.

When Miley, who topped Maxim's Hot 100 poll, was asked who she should be at the no.1 spot in her opinion, she said that Rihanna should be on the top because she is sexy, the Sun reported.

At the time she was also asked if she would kiss Rihanna is she had the chance, Cyrus played it cool and said that she'll see.

However, she later took

James Bond's lost watch resurfaces at flea market
5/22/2013 4:33:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): James Bond's wristwatch, which played a starring role alongside Sean Connery in the 1965 movie 'Thunderball' but was apparently lost after the film's shooting, has finally made a reappearance.

According to Sky News, the watch has been found after a person purchased it at a British equivalent of a flea market, Radar Online reported.

The unidentified buyer paid around 38 pounds for it two years ago, a UK tabloid noted.

Now Christie's,

Nikki Sixx lashes out at Kim K for promoting make-up line during Okla. tornado
5/22/2013 4:03:00 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): Nikki Sixx has slammed Kim Kardashian on Twitter for promoting her new make-up collection on Monday in the aftermath of the disastrous tornado that destroyed a suburb near Oklahoma City.

After the 'Motley Crue' bassist tweeted about the Red Cross relief for the ruined town, the reality TV star soon followed with her plug on her own makeup line on the website, the New York Post reported.

Love that I can gradually build the perfect bronzed glow I want

Taylor Swift helping Kristen Stewart overcome heartbreak
5/22/2013 3:40:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Kristen Stewart has turned to her female friends including Taylor Swift to help her deal with her split from Robert Pattinson.

The 'Twilight' star was spotted visiting the country singer with another girl on Monday night, Us magazine reported.

A source told the publication that the 23-year-old star spent the whole day at Swift's house in Beverly Hills.

The actress has not been seen hanging out with Swift in the past but they have a mutual

Drew Barrymore puts wedding house on sale
5/22/2013 3:40:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Drew Barrymore has put her Montecito, California home, where she got married to husband Will Kopelman, on the market.

The Chester Carjola-designed six bedroom house, with a detached, two-storey guest property, has been listed at 7.5 million dollars, Contactmusic reported.

According to RealEstalker.com, the actress purchased the 1937 built estate for 5.7 million dollars in 2010. (ANI)

LiLo sued for $5 million
5/22/2013 3:30:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has been sued for 5 million dollars by a clothing company, DNAM

The erratic behavior of the actress made it difficult to promote and sell her 6126 leggings line for which the company is demanding 5 million dollars, Radar Online reported.

The company's lawsuit states that Lohan's leggings suffered in sales because the buyers were reluctant to associate themselves with her drug-addled image.

However Lohan's business partner,

Justin Bieber abandons pet monkey
5/22/2013 3:30:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Justin Bieber has finally left his monkey to become a German property.

The baby primate, Mally, was seized by German customs authorities in March and Bieber was directed to submit some papers such as vaccination and import records to get the capuchin back, Radar Online reported.

But customs representatives have said that they did not receive any of the mentioned documents by Friday which was the deadline.

However, Bieber still has six weeks to challenge

US singer sues McDonald's over piece of glass in chicken sandwich
5/22/2013 3:08:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): A Brooklyn gospel singer has sued McDonald's alleging her voice has been ruined after she swallowed a piece of glass that was in her chicken sandwich.

Jacqueline Simpson told the New York Post that the glass left her with a hoarse, rattly voice and unable to sing soprano like she used to, Radar online reported.

Simpson, who filed the lawsuit in Brooklyn Supreme Court, revealed she ate the sandwich containing the rogue piece of glass at a McDonald's

Meditation helps kids perform better at school
5/22/2013 3:08:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): The words zen and child may not exactly go together, but that hasn't stopped a growing number of parents from home schooling their kids in the art of yoga, meditation and relaxation.

A University of California, Los Angeles study found second- and third-graders who practiced mindful meditation techniques for 30 minutes twice a week for eight weeks had improved behavior and scored higher on tests requiring memory, attention and focus than the nonmeditators.

Another

Justin Bieber is an as*****, says Bon Jovi
5/22/2013 3:08:00 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): Bon Jovi has warned Justin Bieber that he risks being branded as an as***** for his disappointing behaviour earlier this spring.

In March, Bieber was booed after he turned up nearly two hours late for his London O2 Arena concert.

Bon Jovi told the London Evening Standard that every generation has people doing that and none of that is new.

The 51-year-old rockstar said that these people run the risk of disrespecting their fans who have worked hard to

Kids who breathe second-hand smoke likelier to be aggressive adults
5/22/2013 3:08:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Children exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood are more likely to become physically aggressive and antisocial as adults, according to a new study.

These findings were regardless of whether their mothers smoked while they were pregnant or their parents had a history of anti-social behaviour.

Moreover, exposure to this smoke at early childhood is particularly dangerous, as the child's brain is still developing, researcher Linda Pagani of the University

Casual sex after split could help heal broken hearts
5/22/2013 3:08:00 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): The first order of business after a split is by getting involved in some casual sex, according to experts.

However, casual sex to some is fine only if the two have truly, emotionally, moved on, the Huffington Post reported.

It could be good idea, as it helps you to forget that you have been sleeping with a jerk before.

As long as it is protected there is problem at all. It's part of the moving on process.

Meanwhile, some believe it's hard

Justin Bieber threatens to sue partygoers if they snitch
5/22/2013 3:08:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Justin Bieber has warned guests who attend his houseparties, to not talk about his bash or he will sue them for five million dollars.

According to a document obtained by TMZ, everyone must sign it before they enter his home in Calabasas, California.

The document - a Liability Waiver and Release - warns that anyone who talks about what happens inside the mansion will get sued for 5 million dollars in damages, TMZ.com reported.

The form also warns

January Jones keeps mum about paternity of son
5/22/2013 3:08:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): January Jones, who has kept the identity of her baby daddy a secret since announcing her pregnancy in April 2011, has refused to reveal his identity once again.

According to Radar Online, the actress said that it's her son's business, and not the public's.

The New York Times mentioned Matthew Vaughn, her married 'X-Men: First Class' director, and Michael Fassbender, who co-starred in the film alongside her, as two rumored possible prospects

Man who set up camera to see ghosts catches girlfriend having sex with his son
5/22/2013 2:34:00 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): A man from Tasmania, who set up a video camera to film ghosts in his home, caught his live-in girlfriend kissing and then having intercourse with his 16-year-old son.

However, when he confronted his 28-year-old girlfriend - who has been living with him for the past 11 years and is a mother of his young kid - she played down the October 2012 incident.

But his son admitted that he made love to her thrice in the preceding days.

In the following weeks, it

'Ghostbusters 3' won't have Bill Murray
5/22/2013 2:34:00 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): American actor Dan Aykryod has confirmed that Bill Murray won't be reprising his signature role in 'Ghostbusters 3.'

The 60-year-old actor said in 'Larry King Now' that that there will be a hole for Murray and if he wanted to walk in the door and be in the movie, the team will find a place for him, the New York Daily News reported.

Aykroyd then described that the new movie is based on new research that is being done in particle physics by researchers

'Star Trek Into Darkness' screenwriter regrets Alice Eve's underwear scene
5/22/2013 2:34:00 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): 'Star Trek Into Darkness' screenwriter Damon Lindelof has apologized for the gratuitous scene that showed Alice Eve stripping down to her underwear.

I copped to the fact that we should have done a better job of not being gratuitous in our representation of a barely clothed actress, the New York Daily News quoted him as posting on Twitter.

Lindelof, who co-wrote the script with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, is under heavy criticism over a scene that

Women should enjoy their sexuality, says Heather Graham
5/22/2013 1:23:00 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Heather Graham has said that women are still judged by society about their sexuality.

She said that it is expected from women to not be too sexy and sexual.

I don't think we have a healthy attitude in our society about women and sex, the Sun quoted her a saying.

The 43-year-old, returning to her tart-with-a-heart role as Jade in 'The Hangover Part III', is convinced that legions of women suffer because of trying to stifle their sexual side.

She

UK dating site pulls out 'Intimate Encounters' option to ward off sleazy men
5/22/2013 1:23:00 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): The founder of one of Britain's biggest dating website has now decided to take radical action to root out fake and sleazy profiles, after finding that many of the women who use the hook-ups section of his site are actually men in disguise.

Writing to members on Monday, Markus Frind, the Canadian founder of Plenty of Fish (POF), said that he had been forced to make a series of changes to its membership rules because too many male users are harassing women for sex,

Kanye West has been pushing me to return to music, says Will Smith
5/22/2013 1:23:00 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): Will Smith has revealed that rapper Kanye West has been pushing him to return to the music scene.

The 44-year-old actor told HipHollywood.com that he has been messing around with West and both of them have been to studio a couple of times, the New York Daily News reported.

Smith, who was a successful rapper before he made his way to superstardom as an actor, added that he is not going to return to music unless he gets truly inspired.

Smith's last

Girl who survived cancer can now rotate leg 180 degrees
5/22/2013 1:23:00 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): A teenage girl from Canada can rotate her leg 180 degrees after undergoing a lifesaving cancer operation.

In a video uploaded on YouTube, Jen O'Shea documents the reactions of pals, family and classmates to her new trick.

The video clip is part of a video appeal to Ellen DeGeneres, who asked her talk show viewers to send her their hidden talents as part of a contest.

Only for you Ellen would I show everyone just how weird I really am. Prior to you

Brad Pitt avoids doing 'sexy scenes' without Angelina Jolie
5/22/2013 11:17:00 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Brad Pitt, who is engaged to Angelina Jolie, has tried to avoid doing sexy scenes with anyone else except her since the couple met in 2004, a friend close to the actor has revealed.

Frank Pollaro told Esquire that the 49-year-old actor is crazy about her and Jolie is the same way about him, ABC reported.

Pollaro even recalled an incident when he walked in and the couple's daughter Zahara asked Pitt if he will start making out with her mom again, asserting

Jimmy Shergill looking forward to work with Pakistan film industry
5/22/2013 10:41:00 AM

Karachi, May 22 (ANI): Jimmy Shergill has said that Hindi and Punjabi films have a huge audience from Pakistan - especially in Canada.

It's been a super busy year for the Bollywood actor.

With over 50 Hindi and Punjabi films under his belt, Shergill has proven himself as the versatile actor he always dreamt of being, even if it took him 17 years.

While he loves to do Punjabi films, Shergill says that his bread and butter comes from Bollywood films.

While there aren't

'World's fastest loo' can hit 55mph
5/22/2013 10:20:00 AM

London, May 22 (ANI): A plumber has built a vehicle that could be the world's fastest toilet.

33-year-old Colin Furze's loo, which has a 140cc engine under its seat, can reach 55mphl; it also has a place to perch a newspaper, the Sun reported.

Furze, from Stamford, Lincolnshire, built the vehicle in a month for a laugh. (ANI)

No background check done on MJ's doctor, says lawyer
5/22/2013 10:20:00 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): A corporate attorney has said that AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks on Dr Conrad Murray, who has been convicted of killing Michael Jackson.

Jurors were told by AEG Live General Counsel Shawn Trell that no legal or financial checks were done involving Murray or anyone else who worked as an independent contractor on the 'This Is It' shows, Fox News reported.

He said that a background check would have been appropriate for people working

UK mum does house chores in her sleep
5/22/2013 12:44:00 AM

London, May 22 (ANI): A woman from Newport, South Wales, has developed a peculiar condition in which she cleans and tidies the house while she is still sleeping.

Claire Bartlett, 50, has an odd habit of doing the dishes, dusting and even shining the windows in a deep slumber, the Sun reported.

It started in October 2012, but since she does such a good job of cleaning up, neither she nor husband Crispin, want to seek a treatment for her problem.

She asserted that she doesn't

R-Patz 'in good mood' after K-Stew split
5/22/2013 12:44:00 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Robert Pattinson, who was photographed moving his possessions out of on-off girlfriend Kristen Stewart's LA house on Monday, enjoyed a night out with friends soon after.

An onlooker told People magazine, that the 'Twilight' star was all smiles when he stepped out at Teddy's at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.

The actor, who wore jeans, a white T-shirt, a black leather jacket and a backwards red Indiana Hoosiers baseball cap, arrived with a

Tulisa confirms exit from 'X Factor'
5/22/2013 12:25:00 AM

London, May 22 (ANI): Tulisa Contostavlos has confirmed that she will not be returning to the X Factor this year.

The former 'N-Dubz' singer announced on her Twitter page on Wednesday that she will not be reprising her judging role on the talent show and is keen to get to work on something different, the Sun reported.

Just wanted to let you all know that I won't be part of the X Factor panel this year. I've had a great time on the show, but this year it's time to do

Brad Pitt says he had an epiphany during Jennifer Aniston marriage
5/22/2013 12:25:00 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Brad Pitt has revealed that there was a time in his life when he was afraid that his history of hard living and drug use had ruined him for good.

He told Esquire magazine that for a long time he thought he did too much damage damage to himself with drug usage.

The problem, he said, was that he was looking for inspiration in all the wrong places.

At that point-about a decade ago, which would have been when he was still married to ex-wife Jennifer

R-Patz spotted leaving K-Stew's house with belongings amid split reports
5/22/2013 12:25:00 AM

London, May 22 (ANI): Robert Pattinson has fueled speculation that he's split from girlfriend Kristen Stewart again after he was spotted driving away from her home in a truck packed with suitcases and bags.

The hunky star was spotted driving away from the property in the Los Feliz neighborhood of LA on Sunday afternoon, the Mirror reported.

The 'Twilight Saga' star arrived at the house in and left after about 45 minutes with some belongings including a bike and his two dogs.

The

'Nymphomaniac' to feature Shia LaBeouf and Uma Thurman's body doubles
5/22/2013 12:25:00 AM

New York, May 22 (ANI): Lars von Trier's hardcore erotic film 'Nymphomaniac' will feature Shea LaBeouf's porn body double for un-simulated sex scenes, according to producer Louise Vesth.

She told The Hollywood Reporter that the team filmed the actors pretending to have sex and then had the body doubles, who really did have sex, and will digital-impose the two, the New York Daily News reported.

Vesth asserted that above the waist it will be the star and below the waist

George Michael may have jumped out of speeding car
5/22/2013 12:25:00 AM

London, May 22 (ANI): Police have been waiting to ask George Michael, who is in hospital following an accident, to find out how he catapulted from a car at 70mph.

Officers are piecing together what happened in the seconds before the singer crashed on to the M1.

Questions are being asked about whether the star, who has previously battled drugs and depression, fell from his Range Rover or may have jumped of his own accord, the Mirror reported.

The car company has refused to be

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