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Nigerian to replace aging table tennis stars

May 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Lagos, May 10 (IANS) The Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) is looking to replace its aging stars by scouting for talent at the grassroots.

Will Smith never punishes children

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Actor Will Smith says he doesn't believe in punishing his children as it spreads negativity.

Rita Ora visits detox camp to regain shape

April 23, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 23 (IANS) British singer Rita Ora paid a visit to Viva Mayr clinic in Austria, one of the most gruelling detox camps in the world, to get into "perfect shape" for the summer.

Charity work is important: Pinkett Smith

February 18, 2013 at 8:42 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband Will Smith get their kids involved in as much charity work as possible to make them realise the importance of helping others.

Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana 'dating again'

September 24, 2012 at 4:03 PM

London, September 24 (ANI): Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana have rekindled their romance, six months after they split in March.

Former mate reveals 'carefree' Wiggins could have been football hooligan

July 24, 2012 at 3:07 PM

London, July 24 (ANI): Christophe Moreau, who used to ride with Bradley Wiggins for the Credit Agricole team from 2004-05, has revealed that the Tour de France winner could have become a football hooligan, but possessed the potential to become a great champion.

Former mate reveals 'carefree' Wiggins could have been football hooligan

July 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

London, July 24 (ANI): Christophe Moreau, who used to ride with Bradley Wiggins for the Credit Agricole team from 2004-05, has revealed that the Tour de France winner could have become a football hooligan, but possessed the potential to become a great champion.

Anzhi's opponents better prepared: Hiddink

July 16, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Moscow, July 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anzhi Makhachkala coach Guus Hiddink says Hungarian minnows FC Honved are the better prepared side for their Europa League second qualifying round, first-leg clash Thursday.

130,000 Syrians fled to Jordan since 2011

July 9, 2012 at 8:48 AM

Amman, July 9 (IANS) Jordanian Prime Minister Fayez Tarawneh has said that about 131,000 Syrians have entered Jordan since 2011 when the unrest started in Syria, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

Tom and Katie's lawyers negotiating child custody, property settlement

July 8, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, July 8 (ANI): Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' divorce will not be played out in court, as their lawyers try to negotiate a settlement.

Lazio captain Mauri arrested for match-fixing

May 28, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Rome, May 28 (IANS) Lazio skipper Stefano Mauri was arrested Monday amid a widening investigation into match-fixing scandals in Italian football.

My kids are fame-savvy: Will Smith

May 25, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) Actor Will Smith admits his two kids understand the fame game better than him.

J-Lo irks PETA with fox fur photo shoot

August 3, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Washington, August 3 (ANI): Singer Jennifer Lopez has invited the wrath of animal rights activists after she wore a white fox fur coat for a recent glamorous magazine shoot.

Britney Spears, Jason Trawick's romantic trip to Mexico

December 6, 2010 at 1:57 PM

Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): Britney Spears and her boyfriend Jason Trawick have dismissed rumours of domestic violence completely with a romantic trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Christina Aguilera's 'lust for lesbian romps led to divorce'

October 21, 2010 at 11:49 AM

London, Oct 21 (ANI): The reason behind Christina Aguilera and hubby Jordan Bratma spilt is out - the singer was apparently dumped by hubby because of her 'lust for lesbian romps.'

LiLo wants apology from court over false cocaine addiction charges

August 24, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Washington, August 24 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan wants some form of apology or compensation from the court after coming clean in her latest medical reports.

When Abbey Clancy packed two left shoes in fiance Peter Crouch's bag

April 5, 2010 at 2:27 PM

London, April 5 (ANI): Lingerie model Abbey Clancy is said to have made a boob when she packed her soccer star fiance Peter Crouch's bag, as he ended up with two left shoes.

Cook says he will lead side in Bangladesh his way

February 16, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Dubai, Feb.16 (ANI): Essex opener Alastair Cook has said that he will do it his way as England captain during the team's tour of Bangladesh.

'Haiti suffering puts everything into perspective' says Button

January 26, 2010 at 5:19 PM

London, Jan 26(ANI): Reigning Formula One champion Jenson Button has said the harrowing scenes of suffering people in Haiti has made him think and "put everything into perspective".

Hamilton out to reigning champion Button

December 8, 2009 at 5:24 PM

London, Dec 8(ANI): Former Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has said that he is eager to regain his title from new team-mate and reigning champ Jenson Button.

Jordan 'too filthy', says I'm A Celebrity star Samantha Fox

December 1, 2009 at 1:35 PM

London, December 1 (ANI): Former glamour model Samantha Fox has slammed Jordan for disclosing her bedroom antics during her time on jungle reality show "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here".

Katie Price puts her boobs on show in I'm A Celebrity

November 17, 2009 at 4:15 PM

London, Nov 17 (ANI): Katie Price a.k.a Jordan has made her highly anticipated return to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Jordan's big-boobed lingerie line gets pink slip from Asda

October 24, 2009 at 4:00 PM

London, Oct 24 (ANI): Katie Price's contract for her lingerie range with Asda has come to an end, after the supermarket decided against continuing the deal.

Strauss reveals how he plotted downfall of Australia's big three in Oval Test

September 16, 2009 at 11:39 AM

Nottingham (UK), Sep.16 (ANI): England cricket captain Andrew Strauss has revealed how he planned the removal of Australia's big three-Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, and Michael Clarke - to win the fifth Test and Ashes series at The Oval last month.

'Scooby Doo' prequel set for DVD release

August 26, 2009 at 12:07 PM

Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): A prequel to the 2002 Scooby Doo film, which starred Hollywood couple Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr., is all set for a DVD release.

Donadoni to coach Napoli

March 12, 2009 at 2:27 PM

Rome, March 12 (DPA) Napoli have hired former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni to replace Edy Reja after a dismal run in the Italian Serie A, local media reported.

Will Smith planned three-day Valentine's Day celebrations for wife

February 14, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Romantic Will Smith planned a three day Valentine's Day fest for wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, with celebrations starting on the night of February 12 itself.

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber slams Simon Cowell for 'not working hard'

January 9, 2009 at 4:54 PM

London, Jan 09 (ANI): Musician Andrew Lloyd Webber has slammed 'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell for not working hard with his artists.

Pinkett-Smith fine with husband's women fans

November 28, 2008 at 1:26 PM

London, Nov 28 (IANS) Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith is fine with the fact that other women lust after husband actor Will Smith.

Hamilton gives rivals icy reception after Shanghai win

October 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM

London, Oct.20 (ANI): British Formula One race Lewis Hamilton gave his rivals an icy reception after his sizzling win in Shanghai Grand Prix.

Non-resident Gujaratis add colour to Ambaji festivities

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Palanpur (Gujarat), Oct 8 (IANS) Among the nearly 300,000 devotees who have come to the Ambaji temple here in the past four days to witness Durgashtami celebrations, are 3,000 non-resident Gujaratis who fly down at this time of the year to offer prayers and celebrate.

England aces smuggling choco bars to battle hunger pangs!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 31 (ANI): England's football aces have turned to smuggling chocolate bars into their rooms after they were put on a new super-tough diet by their coach Fabio Capello.