Doris Lessing brands her Nobel Prize a 'bloody disaster'
London | May 12, 2008 12:29:51 PM IST
British writer Doris Lessing has labeled winning the Nobel Prize in 2007 a 'bloody disaster'.

 'Iron Man' tops weekend box office with $50.5m
Washington | May 12, 2008 11:44:29 AM IST
Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow starrer 'Iron Man' has topped the weekend box office for the second week running with a collection of 50.5 million dollars.

 Tom Cruise's Adolf Hitler film postponed until 2009
London | May 11, 2008 7:19:54 PM IST
American actor Tom Cruise has suffered a huge blow with the news that his next big film 'Valkyrie' has been postponed until 2009.

 Posh to make acting debut in Cruise film
Washington | May 11, 2008 7:16:15 PM IST
English pop singer songwriter Victoria Beckham is reportedly set to make her acting debut in Tom Cruise's film.

 Amy Winehouse's jailed hubby's mystery girl revealed
London | May 11, 2008 7:15:02 PM IST
Amy Winehouse's hubby Blake Fielder-Civil's mystery girlfriend, who he affectionately calls "Darling Tickle", is a 25-year-old office receptionist Sarah Thomas, it has emerged.

 Tom Cruise put on alert after Scientology ship's asbestos scare
London | May 11, 2008 7:11:23 PM IST
Tom Cruise and other Hollywood stars have been asked to get urgent medical checks after an asbestos scare on board a Church of Scientology cruise ship.

 Chelsea flower show to feature George Harrison garden
London | May 11, 2008 5:29:39 PM IST
This year's Chelsea flower show is to feature a garden dedicated to the late Beatle, George Harrison.

 Simon Cowell wants Ant and Dec to host American Idol
London | May 11, 2008 5:28:26 PM IST
Simon Cowell wants his pals Telly duo Geordies Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, popularly known as Ant and Dec, to take over as hosts of his American Idol show.

 'Sex and The City' movie stars considering boycotting London premiere
London | May 11, 2008 5:27:13 PM IST
Now that 'Sex and The City' movie is set for its world premiere in London, the cast and crew of the film are planning to boycott it because the big event is not happening in New York.

 Posh and Becks not moving back to Britain
Washington | May 11, 2008 5:24:47 PM IST
David and Victoria Beckham are not planning to say goodbye to Los Angeles and move back to the UK, their representative has revealed.

 Cameron Diaz dating Kevin Connolly?
London | May 11, 2008 5:18:42 PM IST
Cameron Diaz is out of her single phase, at least that's what it looks like.

 Babies who hear foreign speech easily pick up languages as adults
London | May 11, 2008 5:16:16 PM IST
Babies who hear foreign speech in their first nine months tend to pick up languages faster in school or as adults, a new research has found.

 Hot heels are better than sex, says Sarah Jessica Parker
London | May 11, 2008 5:11:24 PM IST
The mere thought of sex set pulses racing, but when it comes to Sarah Jessica Parker, the same trick is done by 'high heels'.

 Kim Cattrall not worried about growing old
London | May 11, 2008 3:16:14 PM IST
English born Canadian actress Kim Cattrall has revealed that she is not worried about growing old and that she will never get plastic surgery done.

 Megan Gale baby talk is 'all rubbish'
Melbourne | May 11, 2008 3:15:01 PM IST
Rumours that Aussie model Megan Gale was pregnant was making rounds until supposed dad, Andy Lee, dismissed them on his radio show.

 Justin Timberlake to produce show for MTV
Washington | May 11, 2008 3:11:22 PM IST
American pop singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake is to add another achievement to his portfolio by producing a television show for MTV.

 Dads play significant role in children's literacy
Washington | May 11, 2008 2:26:05 PM IST
Childhood memories surrounding nursery rhymes and picture books not just revolve around mothers, for fathers also play an equally important role in kids' literacy, according to an expert.

 Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson engaged
London | May 11, 2008 2:15:08 PM IST
Hollywood couple Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are finally engaged, it has emerged.

 Rapper P Diddy sticks to one name
London | May 11, 2008 1:13:48 PM IST
It seems that P Diddy is finally done with different names.

 Wedding bells for Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum?
London | May 11, 2008 1:12:35 PM IST
Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum's love sure has reached new heights. If rumours are to be believed wedding bells will soon be ringing for the star couple.

 Adult Brit kids help their parents regardless of their marital status
Washington | May 11, 2008 1:11:22 PM IST
Adult British kids help their elderly parents regardless of their marital status, says a new study, after comparing the data with other countries such as the United States, where parents with a history of divorce see less of their children and receive less help from them.

 Miley Cyrus photo scandal latest example of 'The Lolita Effect'
Washington | May 11, 2008 10:22:20 AM IST
The racy photo shoot of 15-year-old Miley Cyrus has been dubbed as "The Lolita Effect" by an Indian-origin professor from University of Iowa.

 Men see mums as role models when choosing a wife
Washington | May 11, 2008 10:19:54 AM IST
They might be going around with the most good- looking girls, but when it comes finding a wife, men look up to their mums as a role model.

 Naomi Watts' pregnancy tips to Nicole Kidman
Melbourne | May 11, 2008 10:15:02 AM IST
As Nicole Kidman prepares herself to give birth to her first child, her friend Naomi Watts has been giving her tips on what to expect.

 Vietnamese singers flock to Little Saigon
Westminster, Calif. | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
The Little Saigon community of Westminster, Calif., is the best place in the United States for Vietnamese singers to be discovered, singers say.

 Chicago museum prompts lakefront uproar
Chicago | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
The proposed creation of a museum in a downtown Chicago park would destroy the traditional natural environment of the city's lakefront, opponents say.

 Cowell downplays ban of 'Idol' father
Los Angeles | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
American Idol judge Simon Cowell says contestant David Archuleta's father may no longer be backstage at the U.S. TV series, but he can be in the audience.

 La. Philharmonic going out in style
New Orleans | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is ending its 36-week season with a pair of concerts aimed at style and difficulty, its music directors says.

 Mad pride giving voice to mentally ill
New York | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
U.S. residents suffering from mental illnesses have a new public voice, owing to the growth of so-called mad pride events, mental health professionals say.

 Diaz supporting cultural film festival
Los Angeles | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
Actress Cameron Diaz is lending her support to Pangea Day, a Los Angeles film festival dedicated to different cultures.

 Larson downplays Clooney romance
Los Angeles | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
Sarah Larson is not intimidated by dating George Clooney, despite the filmmaker's global fame and good looks, the former realty TV star says.

 Model to strip club' 'No Deal'
Las Vegas | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
A former model on the TV show Deal or No Deal has filed a lawsuit against a Las Vegas strip club for using her image in a promotion, court documents say.

 Morissette: Songwriting helped me cope
Los Angeles | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
Canadian singer Alanis Morissette says she wrote songs for her new album, Flavors of Entanglement, to help her deal with problems in her private life.

 Police: DMX arrested after brief standoff
Phoenix | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
Rapper DMX was arrested in his home near Phoenix Friday after allegedly ignoring police officers' attempts to serve a search warrant, police said.

 Spielberg protective of 'Indy' sequel
Los Angeles | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg has been protective of the marketing of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, his publicist says.

 Sky One giving 'Gladiators' a second shot
London | May 11, 2008 12:01:13 AM IST
The British TV network, Sky One, is bringing back the 1990s reality competition Gladiators for another shot at ratings gold, host Ian Wright says.