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Tom Cruise gifts daughter a toy kangaroo


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Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has gifted his daughter Suri a toy kangaroo after she fell in love with the animal during a trip to the Melbourne...


Zac Efron, Megan Fox get cosy
Hollywood star Zac Efron and model-turned-actress Megan Fox were seen enjoying a romantic dinner date at Pace, an upscale restaurant...


Beckhams spend $81,660 on luxury eco-spa
Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham splashed out $81,660 on a luxury eco-spa break for their 10th wedding...


Peter Andre cosies up with 'Big Brother' winner Chantelle Houghton
London, Jul 4 : Brit singer Peter Andre was reportedly spotted cosying up with 'Celeb Big Brother' winner Chantelle Houghton at a plush hotel, after they left a champagne bash together....


Peter Andre finds break-up with Jordan to be worst time of his life
London, Jul 4 : Brit singer Peter Andre has revealed that even though he has gone through many troubled times, he found his split from wife Katie Price, aka Jordan, to have been "the worst few months" of his...


Posh's chat-up line kicked off her love story with Becks
London, July 4 : It was a chat-up line that sparked off David and Victoria Beckham's relationship, which went on to become the most iconic partnerships in celebrity...


Jacko had breezed through rigorous medical test, say O2 concert bosses
Washington, July 4 : Organisers of late King of Pop Michael Jackson's comeback concerts have revealed that the singer had passed a gruelling five hour medical test "with flying colours"....


'Most laid-back celebrities' on Twitter revealed
London, July 4 : Scientists studying postings on Twitter have put together a list of most laid-back celebrities on the popular microblogging...


James Gandolfini throws out intruder during Broadway performance
Washington, July 04: Former 'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini was recently threw out a member of the audience during the performance of his Broadway play 'God Of...


Jacko's long-time costumers to design his burial suit
Washington, Jul 4 : Late singer Michael Jackson's long-time costumers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush will be designing the burial suit the star will be buried...


Sony Walkman named top music invention of last 50yrs
London, July 4 : The Walkman used to be the perfect companion for whole generation of music lovers, and now the clunky portable cassette player by Sony has been named the best musical invention of the last 50 years, by a leading...


Surge in Jacko's music's post-death sales to benefit Dutch pension fund
London, July 4 : The Dutch pension fund ABP is set to benefit from the surge in the sale of Michael Jackon's music after his death....


Keanu Reeves eagerly awaits movie reviews
Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves can't wait to see what the critics make of his new movie because he loves finding out how his performances are...


When Brad Pitt hitchhiked in a paparazzo's car
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt was forced to hitch a lift from a paparazzo when his motorbike broke down on a busy Hollywood...


After 'Equus', Radcliffe unfazed by intimate scenes on-screen
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he was unfazed by his on-screen kiss with co-star Bonnie Wright in the upcoming instalment of the wizard franchise because appearing naked on Broadway has left him 'blase' about filming intimate...


Lions win final test
South Africa 9 British and Irish Lions 28The British and Irish Lions ended their tour of South Africa with a record-equalling victory over the Springboks.Shane Williams scored twice as the Lions...


Echenique edges ahead in France
Rafa Echenique lost his magic but kept his lead in the French Open Alstom at Le Golf National near Paris today.By adding ’only’ a 70 to his opening rounds of 65 and 67, however, the 28-year-old...


A memorable work that brought black music into the limelight
It is impossible to talk of the Michael Jackson phenomenon without starting from Motown. This was the Detroit-based music label – indeed a hit-making machine – that first got the Jackson Five...


Sea The Stars wins again
Sea The Stars confirmed his superiority with another stunning performance in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.Having already won the 2000 Guineas and the Derby, John Oxx’s colt was sent off the 4-7...


Models edge out Offaly
Wexford 2-11 Offaly 0-16Goals from Shane Roche and PJ Banville inspired Wexford past Offaly this afternoon.Wexford opened the first of today’s All-Ireland SFC qualifiers in determined fashion but...


Charity chief appeals for aid workers' release
The head of the charity whose aid workers were kidnapped in Darfur tonight appealed for their safe return.Goal chief executive John O’Shea said he was very concerned for the welfare of Sharon...


Serena wins women's Wimbledon title
Serena Williams landed her third Wimbledon title in fine style as she proved too strong for sister Venus in the final.The American sisters were contesting the final for the fourth time, and five-time...


Yahoo's omg site blasts to top of celebrity news heap on breezily positive tone, small staff
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Think of the most popular brands in celebrity news, and you'll probably come up with a small list that includes Entertainment Tonight, US Weekly and People. Consider the most...


Will Michael Jackson Be Cryogenically Frozen
did explore cryogenic preservation during his child-molestation trial. Michael Luckman claimed that Jackson was so afraid of dying in prison he planned to have his body frozen so that it could be...


Many call Jackson a loving, attentive father
Affectionate dad Michael Jackson shares intimate moments with children Prince Michael II (nicknamed Blanket), Paris and Prince Michael in a trove of previously unseen photos that reveal the faces...


O'Connell impressed with Lions finish
British and Irish Lions captain Paul O’Connell hailed his team’s ability to dig deep after they concluded their tour of South Africa with an emphatic victory over the world champions at Ellis...


Lions end South Africa tour on a high
South Africa 9 British and Irish Lions 28The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour performance left world champions South Africa reeling.They...


Jackson Mania, a JoBro Proposal, Kendra's Wedding and a Farrah Farewell
iPhone app ________________ Be there as the world says goodbye to the King of Pop. Watch The Michael Jackson Memorial on Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PT, live on E! and E!...


Corporate governance in the spotlight
Sunday, Jul 05, 2009, Page 8 Last week, two developments highlighted both the progress that has been made and the challenges remaining in improving local corporate governance. On a positive note,...


Pat's go into Dublin derby with five injuries
St Patrick's Athletic entertain Shamrock Rovers in tonight's League of Ireland Premier Division clash at the Richmond Park. For the Saints, Mark Quigley is out with a broken jaw and joins Damien...


At least six killed in Indian bus accident
A bus overtaking another vehicle at high speed as they crossed a bridge in eastern India crashed through the railings and fell nearly 30 feet onto a railroad track today, leaving at least six people...


Empoli defender claims United deal
Empoli youngster Alberto Massacci claims he has signed for Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United.The 16-year-old right-back has never figured in the first-team squad of the Serie B side...


Pope urges G8 leaders to defend world's poor
Pope Benedict XVI has urged G8 leaders meeting next week in central Italy to rewrite global financial rules and defend the world’s poor from the effects of the economic downturn.In a letter to...


Springboks protest Botha ban
South Africa’s players made a protest in support of banned Springboks lock Bakkies Botha in today’s third Test against the British and Irish Lions at Ellis Park.The world champions are incensed...


Kinnear keen to return
Former Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has been given the go-ahead to return to management.The ex-Wimbledon boss was a surprise choice to take over from Chris Hughton at St James’ Park back in...


Ambassador to seek release of hostages
Ireland’s ambassador in Cairo is on his way to Khartoum to help free two aid workers kidnapped in Darfur, officials confirmed today.The Department of Foreign Affairs said the envoy was urgently...


Lions lead at break thanks to Williams
South Africa 6 British and Irish Lions 15Shane Williams scored twice in a pulsating first 40 minutes as the British and Irish Lions took a half-time lead in the third Test against South Africa.The...


Government to provide free swine flu jab
A free swine flu vaccination is to be offered to the general population in the coming months, as part of a major plan to avoid the worst affects of a global pandemic.The HSE plans to acquire over...


BB contestant desperate to stay in
Freddie is desperate not to be up for eviction this week.The posh Oxford university graduate - who was nominated by his 'Big Brother' housemates for the fourth week in a row this week, with Sree...


Anna Nicole-Like Probe Of Jackson Drugs
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Madonna To Pay Tribute To Jackson In Concert
Madonna performs onstage during the first date of her 'Sticky and Sweet Tour' held at The Millennium Stadium, on Aug. 23, 2008, in Cardiff,...


Lawyer thought Jackson 'would kill himself' during trial
Michael Jackson's former lawyer was "worried he would do something stupid" during his child molestation trial.Tony Capozzola - who oversaw Michael's defence during the 2005 case - has revealed the...


Chavez ally set to revoke radio licences
The head of Venezuela’s telecommunications regulatory agency said that 240 radio stations will have their licences revoked for failing to update their registrations with the government.A total of...


Mancini eyes Premier League return
Former Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini is targeting a return to management and sees the Barclays Premier League as his ideal destination,Mancini, who was sacked by Inter at the beginning of last...


Rowland struggled to fit in when growing up
Kelly Rowland had an "identity crisis" because she was the only black girl in her school.The 'When Love Takes Over' singer struggled to fit in when she was growing up and was unhappy with how she...


Woman led sons on crime spree
Cynthia Mary Roberson is an unemployed mother who police say led her sons, aged 12 and 14, and their friends to commit at least 20 armed robberies and assaults, including the beating of a teenage boy...


Not your dad's entertainment anymore
USO often brings thoughts of Bob Hope, but organization well beyond that Group offers technology, entertainment to troops overseas USO played key role in arranging "Colbert Report" from...


Iran charges British embassy employee
The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said today his client had been charged with “acting against national security”.Lawyer Abdolsamad Khorramshahi said his...


Madonna 'sad' about Jackson's death
Madonna is "terrible sad" about the death of Michael Jackson.The '4 Minutes' singer is due to play London's O2 arena tonight and tomorrow - the venue where Michael would have staged his comeback...


ATM stolen from Fermanagh supermarket
Police in the North are investigating the theft of an ATM from a supermarket in Fermanagh in the early hours of this morning.It happened in the Newtownbutler area at around 4.30am.A digger was used...