Top Stories: London, Dec 9 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been paying for education and food of seven children in Jordan and is now considering buying them a home. IANS Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:40:04 -0500London, Dec 9 (IANS) Miley Cyrus is planning to take a break from music, so she can drop her teen pop star image. IANS Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:40:03 -0500London, Dec 9 : Brit soul singer Seal has revealed that he feels very lucky to be married to German model Heidi Klum, especially after the unhappy childhood he had after his mum Adebisi was deported back to Nigeria. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:40:19 -0500London, Dec 9 : American singer Jessica Simpson is said to be smitten with her current boyfriend, Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:40:17 -0500London, Dec 9 : Madonna was more than happy to have her daughter Lourdes in a starring role in her Celebration music video, and says the 13-year-old is a talented "show girl". ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:20:17 -0500Nevada (US), Dec 9 : Preparations are on for Oscar winner musician A. R. Rahman's two-and-a-half hours free concert in Australia on January 16. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:20:15 -0500London, Dec 9 : 'Rehab' singer Amy Winehouse's 36-hour love tryst with her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil is said to have left her family and friends worried. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:20:04 -0500Washington, Dec 9 : British actor Colin Firth thinks there are a lot of secretly gay actors in Hollywood. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:50:10 -0500London, December 9 : Singer Lenny Kravitz has trashed rumours that he is set to step into the shoes of Steven Tyler and front Aerosmith. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:20:30 -0500London, December 9 : Country singer Carrie Underwood gave onlookers an eyeful after stripping down to her tiny bikini in the Bahamas. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:20:27 -0500London, Dec 9 : Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan showed off her sexy side in a Kate Moss-inspired photoshoot for Italian fashion magazine Muse. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:30:46 -0500Washington, Dec 9 : Hollywood actress Uma Thurman has reportedly broken off her engagement with hotelier fiance Arpad Busson. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:30:04 -0500Washington, Dec 9 : Despite an unsuccessful IVF attempt, Canadian singer Celine Dion is ready to give it a second try. ANI Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:30:04 -0500London, Dec 9 (IANS) Singer Rihanna, who was assaulted by her former boyfriend earlier this year, says she loves 'high-risk' men and would never date a 'nice' guy as with them the relationship becomes perfect and boring. IANS Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:00:02 -0500London, Dec 9 (IANS) Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is all set to tie the knot for the third time. IANS Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:40:03 -0500London, Dec 9 (IANS) Hollywood actress Uma Thurman, who recently split from her multimillionaire fiance Arpad Busson, has denied reports that she has been dating actor Robert Pattinson. IANS Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:30:02 -0500R. Kelly is penning an as-yet-untitled memoir to be published in 2011, SmileyBooks announced Wednesday. The three-time Grammy Award-winner's bright career has been eclipsed in recent years by a compl... NewsTalk Radio 810 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:52:54 -0500The tourism industry has said it is grateful that marketing spend will be at 2009 levels next year, so that campaigns can continue to increase visitor numbers into Ireland.The Irish Tourist Industry C... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:31:46 -0500The group representing higher civil servants has described today’s pay cut introduced in the Budget as "a brutal and grossly unfair reduction" in the pay of individuals who work hard on behalf of th... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:31:46 -0500Builders' lobby group the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) said the decision to cut nearly €1bn from the Government's capital investment programme is "a blow to jobs (that will) significantly ... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:31:45 -0500The Dutch are seeking the extradition of an Irish man wanted on charges attempting to traffic heroin and cannabis from The Netherlands to Ireland. The Dutch are seeking the surrender of Martin Spencer... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:31:45 -0500Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has been labelled a scrooge and a bully for his punishing Budget. Labour's Spokeswoman on Finance Joan Burton has accused the Minister of picking on children by redu... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:31:45 -0500Shakin' Stevens has been in court on assault charges.The singer - appearing under his real name, Michael Barrett - is accused of common assault and a charge of criminal damage.The charges concern the ... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:31:44 -0500A 21-year-old Dublin man died from blood loss caused by a stab wound to the heart, the Central Criminal Court heard today.Brian Rattigan (aged 28), Cooley Rd, Drimnagh, Dublin, has pleaded not guilty ... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:31:44 -0500Read more from Whidbey News Times Every year, the Navy musicians have the challenge of playing familiar holiday tunes while keeping it all fresh and unique. Suprises are often built into the music or ... Seattle Post-Intelligencer Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:25:51 -0500Morgan Freeman portrays South African President Nelson Mandela, left, and Matt Damon portrays rugby team captain Francois Pienaar in a scene from the film "Invictus."... MSNBC Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:23:20 -0500The red carpet has been laid out, the big screen is ready and some of the leading stars are here. Dubai is all set to reel out the sixth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival today (Decembe... Dubai Chronicle Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:21:04 -0500Email This Post The Dubai Film Market, the only state of the art regional platform for trading and distribution of films organised as part of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), will featu... Dubai Chronicle Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:20:59 -0500, have welcomed a son. "Everyone's great," the new dad said this morning at his well-timed weekly press conference at Gillette Stadium. "Wonderful experience in my life." Brady stayed mum on any fur... E online Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:20:27 -0500Supermodel Gisele Bundchen Is Pregnant (CBS) Break out the infant-sized football gear. Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, 29, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, 32, have welcomed a ... CBS News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:19:45 -0500Kennedy Center Honors Springsteen, De Niro (AP) "The Boss" is backing gay marriage in the Garden State.Bruce Springsteen posted a statement on his Web site urging support of the gay marriage bill that... CBS News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:19:39 -0500On The Trail Of John Dillinger (AP) Actor Johnny Depp highly recommends his latest movie - though he said he hadn't personally gone out to see it yet.Depp, in Tokyo for the Japan premiere of "Public E... CBS News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:19:38 -0500Holiday Gift Guide High-tech? Cozy? Goofy? Or Green? Gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list. (AP) When it comes to holiday TV traditions, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" has it all over the Gr... CBS News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:19:36 -0500Last Boy Band Standing Has New CD (CBS) The Backstreet Boys are back. And although they return to The Early Show as men, the band is revisiting their pop roots that first brought them to internatio... CBS News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:19:34 -0500NEW YORK, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Singer Rivers Cuomo remains hospitalized but is feeling better after a tour bus crash broke three of his ribs in New York, his rock group... NewsTalk Radio 810 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:27:01 -0500GLEN JOHNSON, AP Political Writer BOSTON—A state senator's victory in the Republican primary for the special election to fill the late Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat gives the Massachusetts G... U.S. News & World Report Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:26:20 -0500MR - You may already know that you can download music to play as the ringtone on your cell phone, but University of Michigan students are making music without the download. They transform their iPhone... NPR Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:18:01 -0500WPKS ), an International entertainment company, announces the first annual Polar Poker Challenge, presented by World Poker Entertainment debuting this winter on the frozen waters of Lake Minnetonka,... Market Wire Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:16:52 -0500(AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley greets supporters outside a polling place in Medford, Mass., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, the morning of the Democratic primary election... The Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:10:20 -0500The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has said that Ireland is "on the road to economic recovery" in his Budget speech.The Minister, starting his Budget speech, said his Budget will "send a signal to the... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:05:54 -0500The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has announced two charges on income in his Budget speech.The reform of the tax system in 2011 will mean a single contribution will replace the PRSI/health levy and i... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:05:54 -0500The Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has announced a Carbon Tax of €15 per tonne in his Budget speech.The tax will apply to petrol and diesel from midnight tonight and to other fuels from next May... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:05:54 -0500Pogues hit 'Fairytale of New York' – which has repeatedly missed out on the number one spot – is the all-time Christmas favourite, a survey showed today.The track made it to number two in 1987 aft... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:05:53 -0500A Sinn Féin representative today condemned a bomb threat targeting his family home.Junior Minister Gerry Kelly, who is currently in the US on a political trip, said his constituency office received a... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:05:53 -0500The Labour Party has today called on the Environment Minister to launch an independent inquiry into the recent flooding in Cork.Labour says the flooding that devastated the city must be prevented from... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:05:52 -0500Are you a United States servicemember stationed overseas? If you've seen an entertainer perform in Afghanistan, Iraq or elsewhere, send us your pictures. MSNBC Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:58:57 -0500December 9, 2009By THANDANANI MHLANGA Staff Reporter The director of a biopic about former South African first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela says he stands by his decision to cast US actress Jennifer... Tonight Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:45:15 -0500December 9, 2009 Mischa Barton prefers kissing girls. The former The O.C. actress finds it easier to relax during lesbian scenes for her film and TV shows because there is none of the tension that ... Tonight Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:45:13 -0500Finch's Restaurant in the southern city. But, alas, Kate doesn't have a new full-time gig. She was shooting a "test segment" for her upcoming solo reality show with TLC. "The show is in development ... E online Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:42:24 -0500BOSTON (AP) - A state senator's victory in the Republican primary for the special election to fill the late Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat gives the Massachusetts GOP something it's sorely missed: a ... Breitbart Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:18:22 -0500Former deputy prime minister John Prescott is to appear in sit-com Gavin And Stacey. Mr Prescott, who has been referred to by man-eater Nessa in many previous episodes as her former lover, will appe... Ananova Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:17:25 -0500The Green Party has indeed become a viable voting option for many people. They have good politicians, and many typically "Green" issues have become daily news, such as flooding or melting glaciers. A... Swiss Info Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:25:39 -0500Dave Douglas is prolific. In the last 10 years, the prominent trumpeter and composer has released at least 15 proper albums under his own name — two this past year — while following muses ... NPR Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:22:09 -0500SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - December 9, 2009) - Screenlife®, creators of Scene It?®, the number-one entertainment trivia game worldwide, today announced the launch of... Market Wire Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:20:38 -0500The ‘Iron Man’ star Robert Downey Jr – who was arrested and attended rehab several times between 1996 and 2001 – insists he had always promised himself he would never try class A narcotics and... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:10:14 -0500A good performance from Tazbar at Cheltenham on Saturday could set him up for a crack at the Feltham Novices’ Chase on St Stephen's Day.Trainer Keith Reveley is praying for a dry spell for his 158-r... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:10:13 -0500Springbok BJ Botha and Ireland’s Stephen Ferris return to the Ulster squad for Ulster's Heineken Cup Pool match against Stade Francais at Ravenhill on Saturday.Ulster assistant coach Jeremy Davidson... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:10:13 -0500A Louth construction worker was handed down a five-year prison term for INLA membership by the Special Criminal Court today. Anthony Lee (aged 33) of Carnbeg, Doylesfort Road, Dundalk was convicted of... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:10:12 -0500The Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie - who is married to Hollywood hunk Josh Duhamel - tries to eat healthily to maintain her slim and toned figure but often finds herself tucking into bread and butter w... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:10:12 -0500Jackie Healy Rae's son has said his father didn't "put a gun to the Government's head" in order to guarantee his vote for the Budget.The Independent TD for Kerry South last night secured a written gua... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:10:12 -0500DC Comics ' Final Crisis series, Batman was hit by an energy beam that sent him hurling out of control to an unknown place in time. Bruce Wayne hasn't been seen or heard from since. Until now. USA Today Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:03:16 -0500In the end, it came down to two dads — Rudy Pauls and Danny Charles — fighting for the $250,000 grand prize. Danny dropped a jaw-dropping 239 pounds, 55.58 percent of his original body weight, to ... MSNBC Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:02:11 -0500Prime time TV typically turns to reruns for programming during the holidays Hit show "Glee" is on hiatus until April Shows like "Better Off Ted" and "Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong ... CNN Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:26 -0500His good looks, privileged background, and posh education did nothing to help him when he became a party-pooping drunk. But Strokes' frontman Julian Casablancas has put that behind him, finds Aidan Sm... The Scotsman Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:54:23 -0500The drama surrounding Tiger Woods keeps growing after his mother-in-law was rushed to the hospital and Gatorade discontinued their "Tiger" brad of drinks. Kelly Cobiella reports. CBS News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:44:08 -0500The drama surrounding Tiger Woods keeps growing after his mother-in-law was rushed to the hospital and Gatorade discontinued their "Tiger" brad of drinks. Kelly Cobiella reports. CBS News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:44:07 -0500(AP) A medical examiner says a cousin of Bruce Springsteen died in Kansas City from an accidental drug overdose. Autopsy results on 36-year-old Lenny Sullivan were released Tuesday. Sullivan was fo... CBS News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:44:05 -0500JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport and togetherness in racially divided South Africa provides a timely lesson as the country prepares to host next year's ... TSN Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:38:59 -0500Simon Cowell watch out: The Muppets are taking the X Factor winner's Christmas release on with their version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. After becoming one of YouTube's most watched clips the furr... Ananova Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:21:03 -0500In this film publicity image released by Warner Bros., Morgan Freeman portrays Nelson Mandela in a scene from, "Invictus." (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Keith Bernstein) (AP) South Africans say a new Holly... ABC Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:14:02 -0500Entrepreneur Gerard Lopez has today confirmed his interest in purchasing Renault’s Formula One team.Lopez is co-founder and managing partner of the Luxembourg-based Mangrove Capital Partners which i... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:31:54 -0500Around 15 families in Britain are set to take legal action over injuries to children which they say were caused by Maclaren pushchairs.Last month, US authorities announced the recall of around one mil... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:31:54 -0500The Taoiseach has rejected claims from Labour that the Government acted illegally when it paid off former FAS boss Rody Molloy. The controvery over Mr Molloy's €1.2m "golden handshake" has resurrect... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:31:54 -0500Jailed Amanda Knox is counting on an appeal to quash her conviction for killing roommate Meredith Kercher, an Italian prison visitor said today.Walter Verini, an opposition politician in the Chamber o... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:31:52 -0500Wrexham FC have teamed up with a new signing for charity - comedian Stan Boardman.The Dragons and the Liverpool comic, a Wrexham fan, have recorded a single to support local hospices Hope House and Ni... BBC Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:21:04 -0500December 9, 2009By Botho Molosankwe Five years ago, Mafikizolo lead singer Nhlanhla Nciza's daughter Zinathi lost her twin when her mother miscarried while they were both still in their mother's womb.... Tonight Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:14:23 -0500MINNEAPOLIS—As winter approaches, fans of children's films can cuddle up with some warmhearted favorites next week at the Central Library in downtown Minneapolis. Childish Films will present "Wi... Pioneer Press Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:05:36 -0500(AP) ? JOHANNESBURG - South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport and togetherness in racially divided South Africa provides a timely lesson as the country prepares to host next year's... New Jersey Online Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:02:22 -0500South Africa provides a timely lesson as the country prepares to host next year's World Cup. Clint Eastwood's "Invictus" premiered in Johannesburg Tuesday and depicts Nelson Mandela's support of the n... Breitbart Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:49:11 -0500Invictus " premiered in Johannesburg Tuesday and depicts Nelson Mandela's support of the national rugby team to draw whites and blacks together after the end of apartheid. Former... Yahoo! News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:44:53 -0500JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport and togetherness in racially divided South Africa provides a timely lesson as the country prepares to host next year's World Cu... Tampa Bay Online Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:43:20 -0500JOHANNESBURG ? South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport and togetherness in racially divided South Africa provides a timely lesson as the country prepares to host next year's World Cu... Sign on San Diego Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:27:03 -0500MySpace's online music venture with recording labels completed its purchase of song streaming site imeem on Tuesday, scooping up its 16 million users and mobile phone applications for less than $1 mil... eTaiwan News Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:17:44 -0500JOHANNESBURG -- South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport and togetherness in racially divided South Africa provides a timely lesson as the country prepares to host next year's World Cup.Cl... The Miami Herald Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:14:42 -0500A growing row over the cost of dealing with climate change led to developing nations today demanding that wealthy countries pay more.Negotiators were trying to bridge the difficult gaps among 192 nati... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:15 -0500The emergency 911 call made from golfer Tiger Woods’ mansion after his mother-in-law collapsed in the bathroom was released today.Barbro Holmberg, mother of Woods’ Swedish wife Elin Nordegren, was... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:14 -0500Police in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo have killed more than 11,000 people in the past six years, many execution-style, a report has claimed.Few of the officers have been charged over the extrajudicia... Breaking News.ie Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:13 -0500The couple who gatecrashed a White House state dinner for India’s prime minister will invoke their right to silence if they are made to appear before the US Congress over the security breach.Reality... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:13 -0500The US general running the war in Afghanistan told Congress he did not get as many troops as he wanted and must work to a schedule not of his choosing, but insisted Barack Obama’s surge-and-exit str... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:12 -0500A proposed new law would impose the death penalty on some gay Ugandans and their family and friends could face up to seven years in jail if they fail to report them to authorities.Even landlords could... Irish Examiner Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:12 -0500A £35m (€38.5m) shopping centre redevelopment in Co Antrim will provide up to 200 permanent jobs, it was revealed today.Around 250 construction posts will also be available during the building of t... Breaking News.ie Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:11 -0500THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JOHANNESBURG -- South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport and togetherness in racially divided South Africa provides a timely lesson as the country prepares to host n... Seattle Post-Intelligencer Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:01:48 -0500JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport and togetherness in racially divided South Africa provides a timely lesson as the country prepares to host next year's World Cu... Associated Press Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:52:34 -0500December 9, 2009 London - A campaign for a chain of sex shops wishing customers a 'Merry XXXmas' provoked a row with the Church of England on Tuesday. Religious leaders branded Ann Summers' slogan ... Tonight Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:49:43 -0500December 9, 2009 Amy Winehouse was reunited with Blake Fielder-Civil for a 36-hour love-in. The troubled singer met with her ex-husband in Sheffield, England - where he is an outpatient at a drug r... Tonight Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:49:39 -0500 | 
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