Peter Andre rubbishes eating disorder rumoursSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - Peter Andre has shrugged off rumours suggesting he has an eating disorder. The Sun quoted Andre as saying in his new! column: "Look, I'm the first to admit that it's been a difficult few months, but to say I am not eating is ridiculous.
Curry in the land of the British queen (Feature)September 8th, 2009 LONDON - Steaming hot biryani, mouth watering tikkas and kebabs, delicious south Indian dosa, laced Kerala appam and stew are now part of the British palate through the thousands of Indian curry houses that are doing roaring business in Britain. Britons' love affair with Indian cuisine can be traced to the early 1980s when celebrated food writer and television presenter Madhur Jaffrey made Indian cooking popular across the US and Europe with her simple and easy recipes.
Hopkins falls for Indian curryAugust 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins has developed such a liking for Indian curry that he ordered a red-hot curry at an Indian restaurant without any rice or bread. The movie star, 71, who played Hannibal Lecter in "Silence of the Lambs", wolfed down the chicken vindaloo at the Spice Merchant in Cardiff Bay, here without any bread to complement it with, reports themirror.co.uk.
Shilpa Shetty to launch healthy Indian food range to honour Jade GoodyAugust 20th, 2009 LONDON - Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty is set to launch her own healthy Indian food range as a tribute to late Jade Goody, according to reports. The 34-year-old actress is to pay tribute to her Big Brother co-participant by launching her own brand of poppadoms.
Eating disorder continues to plague Sharon OsbourneAugust 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sharon Osbourne has still not gotten over the eating disorder that has plagued her since she was a teenager. Sharon, 56, has struggled with bulimia and compulsive eating for years and thinks she will always feel insecure about gaining extra pounds in spite of having been able to keep her weight under check after undergoing a gastric band surgery in 1999.
Boob Tube, the "Wonderbra in a jar", gives tired boobs the perfect liftJuly 30th, 2009 LONDON - Fans of celebrities have dubbed it the "Wonderbra in a jar", new mums swear by it - please make way for Boob Tube - the miracle cream for tired breasts. Originally designed for mothers-to-be to help restore their skin, the product has enjoyed a surge in sales as women follow celebrities who use it to make their breasts more pert.
Tyra Banks' dieting plan bans others from eating tooJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American media personality Tyra Banks is said to have taken up a very strict dieting plan, so strict that she has even banned others around her from eating. Banks, 35, looked about thirty pounds lighter at the BET Awards show a few weeks ago, all thanks to her new diet.
Women deluging Oz town yearning for Nicole Kidman's 'fertility water'July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Tourists have been flocking to an Australian town ever since Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has revealed that she got pregnant after swimming in a nearby waterfall. The 42-year-old star, who gave birth to daughter Sunday Rose last July, said that it was down to "fertility waters" in Kununurra, Australia.
Not much of a contest: Elephants beat humans 505-143 in Coney Island bun-eating throwdownJuly 3rd, 2009 Elephants outdo humans in NYC bun-eating contestNEW YORK — They called it a bun-eating competition, but it wasn't much of a contest. Three elephants ate 505 hot dog buns in six minutes to win an eating competition against three humans Friday at Brooklyn's Coney Island.
Almost 40pct Oz family dinners end up in riftsJuly 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - For many, having dinner with the family is spending quality time with their loved ones, but a survey of Aussie mothers has revealed that over 40 percent of sit-down meals end in arguments, acrimony and tears. In the survey, 16,579 Australian mums were asked what they normally did during dinner, 26.22 per cent said that they discussed the day's events or talked about topical issues, while 15.59 per cent quietly watched TV.
Nicole Richie to design clothing range for mums-to-beJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Nicole Richie is set to launch a range of clothes for mums-to-be, extending her House of Harlow brand that already deals in jewelry. The 'Simple Life' star posted on her blog that she would team up with A Pea in the Pod to design chic clothes for pregnant women, the New York Daily News reports.
Katy Perry's flu cure - bathing naked with pizza!June 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Katy Perry, who is recovering from the flu, has posted a picture of herself having pizza while in the bath. On her Twitter account, the 'I Kissed A Girl' singer posted a provocative photo of herself lying nude in a bathroom, with a tray of half-eaten pizza protecting her modesty.
Modern Brit parents no longer sing lullabies for kidsJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - Your mom's lullabies might be one of your favourite childhood memories, but the tradition of singing bedtime songs for kids is now dying out in modern day Britain, according to a new research. The research, commissioned by confectionary firm Jakemans, has revealed that the rapid pace of life in modern Britain has killed the traditional lullaby.
Fergie sees therapist every time she drinks alcoholJune 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Singer Fergie sees a therapist every time she has a drink. The Black Eyed Peas star, who has previously battled an addiction to deadly crystal methamphetamine, says she is so scared she'll become addicted to alcohol, she sees her therapist after a big night out, reports the China Daily.
Pete Wentz wants son to get his mum's looksJune 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pete Wentz wants his six-month old son to inherit his looks from his stunning mother Ashlee Simpson. The Fall Out Boy star, who became father to Bronx in November last year, revealed his wish at the recent DJ Hero Launch event in L.A.