Stress, upheaval actually make people shun ‘comfort foods’WASHINGTON - Stress and upheaval may lead people to choose less-familiar foods over “comfort foods,” a new study has shown. Madonna dreamed of working in candy storeWASHINGTON - Madonna’s dream job was to work in a candy store when she was younger. The Queen of Pop, who now adheres to a strict diet and heavy workouts, revealed she was “obsessed” with sweets as a teenager. National parks headed for record visitation in 2009; new PBS series expected to helpWASHINGTON — The national park system is headed for a record-breaking number of visitors this year if travel trends hold up. Jay-Z wants to learn yoga from Chris MartinWASHINGTON - Jay-Z wishes to learn yoga from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin because he is envious of his flexible dance steps.he hip-hop star has been supporting Coldplay on their tour, and confesses that he is unable to dance like his pal Chris. Jay-Z wants to join Bono, Jack White for a recordWASHINGTON - Jay-Z wants to team with U2 singer Bono and Jack White for a record. The hip-hop artist is pals with Bono, and hopes that their friendship can be turned into a professional relationship as well. Yoko Ono praises Beatles video game for creating ‘healing vibrations’WASHINGTON - Singer John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono has praised the new Beatles video game for creating “a world of peace”. Jay-Z kept Def Jam staff happy with alcoholic rewardsWASHINGTON - Rapper Jay-Z used to treat his Def Jam staff with alcohol after a week of hard work. Christina Aguilera opens up about abusive fatherWASHINGTON - Singer Christina Aguilera has revealed that her abusive father made life hell for her, her mother and sister Rachel. Topshop boss to throw lavish party on Simon Cowell’s 50th B’dayWASHINGTON - Topshop boss Sir Philip Green will reportedly throw a lavish party for TV mogul Simon Cowell on his 50th birthday next month. Katherine Heigl’s hubby gushes about ‘awesome’ baby during Ohio gigWASHINGTON - Actress Katherine Heigl’s husband Josh Kelley bared his excitement about his new adopted Korean baby during a concert in Ohio. MJ was too shy for Madonna’s provocative musicWASHINGTON - Madonna has revealed that she couldn’t make music with Michael Jackson, as he was too shy for her provocative music. Catherine Zeta-Jones wants to quit HollywoodWASHINGTON - Catherine Zeta-Jones has said that she has had enough of being in the Hollywood spotlight, and wants to give up her acting career. Charlize Theron credits mother for encouraging her towards actingWASHINGTON - Charlize Theron has credited her mother for encouraging her to get into acting when she was down in the dumps, after her dreams of making it big as a ballet dancer were shattered. Zooey Deschanel ties the knot with Ben GibbardWASHINGTON - American actress Zooey Deschanel has reportedly tied the knot with Death Cab for Cutie singer Ben Gibbard. Indian leaders happy about ‘Mountbatten-Nehru’ film cautionWASHINGTON - Indian cultural leaders are applauding a decision by the country’s film officials to halt Cate Blanchett’s new film about Lady Mountbatten’s alleged affair with the country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, so that they can scrutinise the script. Lohan denies bust-up with Ronson at New York hotelWASHINGTON - “Mean Girls” star Lindsay Lohan has denied that she was escorted off the premises of a New York hotel after a row with her on/off girlfriend Samantha Ronson. Kourtney Kardashian shows off her baby bump
Here’s why kids misbehave in the classroomWASHINGTON - Being good or naughty in the classroom may not entirely be up to kids. Their poor overall reputations could come in the way of their being regarded as good, suggests a study. Ex Miss California Prejean believes bigger crown awaits her in heavenWASHINGTON - Carrie Prejean believes she may have lost the Miss California title but a bigger crown awaits her in heaven. A bad vacation causes more grief than buying poor-quality goodsWASHINGTON - A bad vacation can cause more grief than the purchase of poor-quality goods of equivalent price, researchers have found. Jennifer Aniston keeps fit by running around horse trackWASHINGTON - Jennifer Aniston has been running hard to maintain her fitness while shooting new film ‘The Bounty.’ Gratitude shapes decisions towards social goodWASHINGTON - When it comes to money, grateful people are likely to act virtuously not just for the people who caused them to feel grateful in the first place but for community as well. Americans’ attitude toward immigrants shocks Eva LongoriaWASHINGTON - Eva Longoria has said that she is shocked by the vile reaction to immigrants by some Americans. MJ’s brothers film new reality TV showWASHINGTON - Michael Jackson’s brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon have been filming a new reality TV show. Janet Jackson says late brother’s tribute was “most fun she ever had”WASHINGTON - Singer Janet Jackson has revealed that her tribute to her late brother Michael at the MTV Video Music Awards at the weekend was the “most fun she ever had”. Sean Connery to return as Henry Jones in ‘Indiana Jones’ movieWASHINGTON - Veteran actor Sean Connery is likely to return as Professor Henry Jones in the fifth ‘Indiana Jones’ movie. Patrick Swayze missed werewolf movie roleWASHINGTON - Patrick Swayze missed a chance of becoming werewolf on big screen. The actor, who died of pancreatic cancer on September 14, was approached to star in ‘First Howl’ as a movie executive suspected of murder, when he was diagnosed with the disease. Coldplay constantly watch audiences during gigs to refine song listsWASHINGTON - English alternative rock band Coldplay constantly watch their audiences during concerts so that they can figure out which songs they are enjoying, and eventually refine their set list. Posh says her 3 sons will find jobs when they grow upWASHINGTON - Victoria Beckham says that she will not let her three sons grow up spoilt. The former ‘Spice Girls’ star is determined that her sons will work hard for a living. When Tom Jones found Presley’s gun in his toilet cisternWASHINGTON - Veteran Welsh singer Tom Jones has revealed that he was once stunned to find Elvis Presley’s gun in his dressing room lavatory. MJ’s estate in double troubleWASHINGTON - Michael Jackson’s estate has been sued for 212,000 dollars by the late singer’s hairstylist over unpaid wages. Britney is a survivor, says Yoko OnoWASHINGTON - John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono believes that pop star Britney Spears is a survivor. Megan Fox calls her sexual power “supernatural”WASHINGTON - Megan Fox believes that the being sexy is like having supernatural powers. “It’s a strange, sort of almost supernatural thing,” People magazine quoted her as saying. Postmenopausal women benefit from endurance trainingWASHINGTON - Marilyn Graham was 56 when she signed up for a gruelling hour of cycling each morning for 12 weeks. Drinking early creates alcohol dependenceWASHINGTON - A new study led by an Indian American has found that people who begin drinking early are more likely to develop alcohol dependence (AD). |