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Jlo blames strong family upbringing for failed marriages (Go To Top)

     London: Jennifer Lopez has said that her two failed marriages, may have been as a result of a strong family upbringing. According to Femalefirst, she already divorced waiter Ojani Noa and dancer Cris Judd, and also broke off an engagement to the actor Ben Affleck. She then married pop star Marc Anthony and now admits she may have been trying too hard to find a life partner. "Maybe because I had such a strong family growing up, having a partner is very important to me. So in that belief, I've made certain moves to have that in my life," she was quoted as saying.

Sharon Stone says her acting's better than her nudity (Go To Top)

    Washington: Sexy actress Sharon Stone is annoyed with the fact that audiences have focused more on her nudity in the mega hit Basic Instinct, while ignoring her acting skills, as she believes that her acting is 'pretty good' in it. Sharon, 47, who played the character of a sedutive woman, Catherine Tramell, in the 1991 movie and has recently finished shooting its sequel in London, now wants audiences to look beyond the skin-showing scenes and instead concentrate on her overall performances. "I think my performance has held up. The film and the character don't stay with you because of the nudity. That scene doesn't have impact because a woman uncrosses her legs, but because I'm good in it," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

Red-heads bear pain better than blondes and brunettes (Go To Top)

    London: A recent research shows that red-headed women are better at bearing pain than blondes or brunettes. According to the researchers, ginger haired females, such as Fergie and actress Nicole Kidman are able to cope with pain in a better manner, as their bodies carry a gene called Mc1r, that causes the colouring, but dulls any discomfort. Now British scientists are trying to develop a painkilling drug from the gene, by using genetically-engineered mice as it endures pain better. "The interesting thing that has emerged is that the mice withstand pain better, The Sun quoted Professor Ian Jackson, of the Medical Research Council's Human Genetics Unit in Edinburgh as saying. "The nature of it is still being worked out but it does appear that redheads require less anaesthetic to block out certain pains," he added. The findings, however, reveal that Mc1r gene does not help men, because of the subtle differences in the way male and female brains process pain. After finding ways of testing the pain sensitivity of the mice, the researchers will start applying their findings to humans, the report added.

Aguilera says Britney is history (Go To Top)

     London: Pop babe Christina Aguilera has reportedly stated that her pregnant pop rival Britney Spears has "let herself go", and will never be able to make a comeback in the pop world. According to the Sun, Christina feels that the singer hasn't taken enough care to maintain her sexy image. The Dirrty singer hopes that Britney will be content as a mother - because she won't be a pop star again. "I can't see a comeback on the cards," Aguilera said.

Ralph Fiennes is no Potter fan (Go To Top)

     Washington: Fans might wait eagerly for Harry Potter movies, but not Ralph Fiennes, who has made it clear he isn't a fan of the first two Harry Potter films, despite his role in the next instalment of the magical series. According to Contact music, Fiennes plays Lord Voldemort in the upcoming fourth movie, Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, yet has no love for Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. "I think the first two films were a little too saccharine and glib, even for Harry Potter fans," he was quoted as saying.

Paris Hilton's dancing makes her diamonds disappear (Go To Top)

     London: Hotel heiress and socialite Paris Hilton created quite a scene at a party in Ibiza, when she apparently lost 2 million pounds worth diamond earrings. The 24-year-old Hilton Hotel heiress was having fun dancing with friends in a villa near San Antonio when she lost the expensive jewellery. According to Femalefirst, Paris had borrowed a pair of diamond encrusted drop earrings from a family friend to complete the outfit. But half way through the night she realised the earrings were missing and caused chaos trying to find them. "Paris looked as glamorous as ever wearing a pair of gorgeous pink diamond earrings," an onlooker said. "But when she went to the bathroom she saw they had disappeared and must have fallen off when she was dancing. All of a sudden there were shrieks Paris was inconsolable," he added. Armed guards stepped in to help distraught Paris and the party was cleared. The gems were eventually found underneath the stand of a giant ice sculpture.

Paris Hilton has a look-alike (Go To Top)

     London: Paris Hilton seems to have an admirer in a svelte blonde woman who is impersonating her around the world. According to Femalefirst, the lookalike is in her 20s, carries a teacup Chihuahua and repeatedly uses her catchphrase, "That's hot." "Once, this woman tried to get VIP treatment at Disneyland. She was telling people she'd call (Disney chief) Michael Eisner. Another time, she tried to check into the Four Seasons in Maui, where the Hiltons have stayed before. She was asking for upgrades. The hotel management finally got suspicious and called (Paris' parents) RICK and KATHY, who told her Paris wasn't even in Hawaii," an insider was quoted as saying.

Eva Longoria desperate to become a housewife (Go To Top)

     London: 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria has revealed that she is desperate to become a housewife by marrying boyfriend Tony Parker. Eva, who plays cheating Gabrielle Solis in the hit US show, said that she would love to start a family with the basketball player, but can't because of her work commitments. "I would love to have a brood of kids. I am desperate to be a housewife, but I have six more years on 'Desperate Housewives'," femalefirst quoted her as saying.

Hugh Grant asks for his money back after over-tipping a valet (Go To Top)

     London: Hugh Grant may be one of the higher paid actors of Hollywood, but when it comes to leaving a tip, the star is probably no less than an ordinary middle class man. According to sources, Grant had to pay 10 dollars to a valet, who looked after his car, while he dined at a Beverly Hills restaurant with girlfriend Jemima Khan. But, when he realised that he had accidentally paid a 100-dollar tip, he asked for his money back. "Jemima was in the passenger seat and they were about to drive off when Hugh realised his mistake. He hopped out and asked the valet to give him 90 dollars change. The poor guy gave it back but didn't look too happy. Spago (name of the restaurant) customers are generally pretty lavish tippers," femalefirst quoted a source as saying to the Daily Telegraph.

Halle Berry splashes out 3.5 mn dollars on Hollywood home (Go To Top)

     London: Hollywood actress Halle Berry has spent a staggering 3.4 million dollars on a new Hollywood Hills home. According to femalefirst, the Italian-style four-bedroom mansion features a swimming pool, hot tub and two 'fire pits' made of volcanic lava. In October 2004, the 'Catwoman' actress had splashed out 4.5 million dollars on a mansion in Malibu Cove Colony, where 'Die Hard' actor Bruce Willis owns a home.

Computer geek dies after 50hr game marathon! (Go To Top)

     London: A computer junkie died after playing games almost non-stop for two days. The 28-year-old geek sat in front of a screen in a cybercafe to take part in simulated battle scenes. According to the Sun, he played for 50 hours, pausing only to go to the loo or take brief naps on a makeshift bed in Taegu, South Korea. Minutes after finishing his mega-session he collapsed with heart failure blamed on exhaustion. Pals said the man, named only as Lee, had recently quit his job so he could have more time to play on computers.

Mel Gibson to stage Christ's crucifixion in Sydney (Go To Top)

    London: The Passion of the Christ director Mel Gibson is reportedly planning to recreate Jesus Christ's crucifixion in the streets of Sydney, Australia, if the city is chosen to host a major Catholic gathering. Organisers are desperate to get the star on board because they believe Gibson's role in the celebrations could secure victory for Sydney in the battle to be the venue for the Catholic Church's World Youth Day in 2008. Plans include holding the Last Supper at the famous Sydney Opera House ending with the crucifixion of Christ at St Mary's Cathedral. "He might well be attracted. I think his devotion to Christ is very real," the Archbishop of Sydney, George Pell was quoted by Femalefirst, as saying. The venue for the event, expected to attract an estimated 400,000 young Catholics from 160 countries, will be announced by Pope Benedict XVI on 21 August.

See Maradona's Hand of God in a movie (Go To Top)

     London: Italian director Marco Risi is all set to make a movie on Football legend Diego Maradona. According to The BBC, the film will be called La Mano di Dio, or The Hand of God, the phrase Maradona used to explain how he scored a goal against England with his hand in 1986. The film will take in different phases of Maradona's life with "extracts of his most glorious soccer moments", Risi told Italian newspaper La Republica. "I think of him as a genius. Soccer exists before and after Maradona. It's like Van Gogh in painting or Charlie Parker in music," he added. Risi plans to start filming in October and is looking for an Argentine actor to play the footballer.

Aspirin not effective for all heart patients (Go To Top)

     Washington: A new study conducted by researchers from Western Australia suggests that the anti-coagulant action of aspirin is not effective for all heart patients and does not promise protection against cardiovascular events despite its regular intake. The team led by Professor Andrew Szczeklik from Poland and Professor Graeme Hankey will present the latest findings on aspirin resistance at the XXth Congress of the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis today. "There are at least two possible explanations for the aspirin- resistance phenomenon. One is high levels of blood cholesterol, which can in itself promote coagulation events in the blood stream. In patients with high cholesterol levels, aspirin in in normal doses has hardly any anti-clotting effects, whereas treatment with a statin (inhibitor of cholesterol) significantly reduces blood clotting. In patients with coronary heart disease, aspirin exerts its anti-coagulant effects only when blood cholesterol is in the 'normal' range," Szczeklik added. "A patient's genetic make-up may alter their response to aspirin resistance. For example, in coronary heart disease patients carrying one particular gene are resistant to the anti-coagulant action of aspirin and are at increased risk of an acute coronary event."

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