Public art: Britons of all shapes and sizes take turns on Trafalgar Square plinth

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - LaToya Jackson gave onlookers an eyeful after being spotted in a revealing dress in London. Michael Jackson's older sister sported the black outfit at a star-studded movie premiere in Leicester Square.

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Talent-hunt show mogul Simon Cowell received 179 mirrors for his 50th birthday Wednesday from friends and family. "They came in all shapes and sizes - big ones, small ones, full-length ones, even dental ones so I can look at my teeth.

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell has reportedly been gifted 179 mirrors for his birthday on October 7. Pals of the 50-year-old music mogul were said to have shelled out on mirrors ranging in different shapes and sizes.

October 1st, 2009 LONDON - Almost half of Britons want to see more older people on television, revealed a recent survey. The Sky News panel survey was conducted as part of Older People's Day, which recognises the contributions made to society by its elderly citizens.

September 21st, 2009 LONDON - Kelly Brook took to the saddle to promote bicycles in London recently. She was joined by 50,000 riders on a route across the city's historical landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London.

September 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 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. According to a conventional belief, individuals tend to act out of self-interest and a drive for personal profit.

September 4th, 2009 LONDON - Gordon Brown is faced with another crisis after an aide to Defence Secretary Bob Anisworth, Eric Joyce, resigned over his handling of the war in Afghanistan. The timing of Joyce's resignation has reportedly infuriated Downing Street, as it came on the eve of Brown's speech on Afghanistan.

August 31st, 2009 LONDON - Welsh singer Charlotte Church has reportedly dropped three dress sizes in the recent past. She was recently spotted during the christening of son Dexter Lloyd at St Mary's in Cardiff.

August 26th, 2009 LONDON - Romantic presents like flowers and jewellery are fast becoming history, courtesy cash-strapped couples who prefer gifting useful and practical presents to each other. That's the conclusion of a new research.

July 15th, 2009 Dave Chappelle show draws thousands in OregonPORTLAND, Ore. — Thousands of people who learned through text message, Twitter and word-of-mouth that comedian Dave Chappelle would hold a free show filled a downtown Portland square late Tuesday and early Wednesday.

July 6th, 2009 Britons turn living statues atop London columnLONDON — It's art for the people, of the people — and definitely by the people. A 35-year-old mother-of-two stepped onto an 23 foot-high (7 meter-high) stone plinth in Trafalgar Square on Monday, kicking off an ambitious art project that puts members of the British public on display in the iconic plaza alongside statues of the country's military heroes.

June 24th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson is using 300,000 Swarovski crystals to light up his sets and costumes in his comeback shows. The "Thriller" singer, whose 50-night "This Is It" residency at London's O2 arena begins next month, will have over 1 million pounds worth of gems in 53 shapes, 40 sizes and 27 colours added onto his costumes and the stage to dazzle fans, reports contactmusic.com.

June 11th, 2009 LONDON - Amy Winehouse has been named the worst dressed female celebrity in a poll. Conducted by Lakeside Shopping Centre, in Thurrock, Essex, the poll has also revealed that showing off a flabby midriff is considered the most shocking offence among six out of 10 Britons.

June 3rd, 2009 LONDON - How Britons open their bank statements-whether quickly and with relish or slowly and gingerly-reveals a lot about their "financial personality", according to new research. Researchers from Reader's Digest, which offers money advice, analysed the spending habits of 1,417 adults and revealed that there are five different approaches to the way people handle money.he experts categorised 59.3 per cent of British residents as "amblers" who drift along not checking our bank balances until trouble hits.

May 14th, 2009 LONDON - Lovesick Britons looking for low-cost ways to find potential partners have turned to the Internet. According to analysts Mintel, more than 40 percent of singletons have signed up to an online dating agency or are thinking of doing so - hoping they'll click with that special someone.