Saree clad Malay beauty pageant contenders to do their bit for charityOctober 8th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A Malay beauty pageant contender has revealed that she is very excited to wear a saree for the competition, and hopes her act will encourage others to wear the attire. University student Suguna Tan Sui Mei, 20, who is among the finalists of the annual Deepavali Saree Queen contest, said she decided to take part in the competition following encouragement from family and friends.
Malaysia's censor board bans 'Bruno'September 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's National Film Censorship Board has banned Sacha Baron Cohen's film 'Bruno' from being screened in the country. According to the Star Online, a spokesman for the film distributor said the board did not give any reason for the ban on the sexually explicit movie.
90 pct Americans want texting banned in carsSeptember 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A staggering 90 percent of Americans want writing text messages while driving to be banned, according to a poll. The CBS News/New York Times survey quizzed 1042 adults across the country, and found that only 8 percent had no problems against texting while behind the wheels.
'Beyonce's Malay gig won't be stopped if conditions met'September 27th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Beyonce Knowles will not be stopped from performing in Malaysia if she meets the regulations stipulated, the country's Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim has said. The R and B lady, known for her sexy attire and seductive dancing, is expected to perform in the country on October 25 as part of her "Beyonce I Am ..." world tour.
Concert organisers reach 'amicable understanding' on Beyonce's costumesSeptember 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malay concert organisers have revealed that they have reached an "amicable understanding" regarding R 'n' B singer Beyonce Knowles' costumes for her concert on October 25. But concert organiser Marctensia media liaison officer Goh Yoke Leng has not revealed what kind of an understanding.
'Naughty girl' Beyonce to silence Islamic critics with 'role model' act at Malaysia concertSeptember 24th, 2009 Beyonce won't be 'naughty girl' at Malaysia showKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Beyonce Knowles has sung about partying like a "naughty girl," but Malaysians can expect her to be on her best behavior for a concert in this Muslim-majority country next month, the event's organizer said Thursday. The R&B superstar has attracted criticism in recent days from the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, the country's largest opposition group, which wants authorities to scrap the Oct.
'Sexy' Beyonce promotes hedonism, says Malay partySeptember 24th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A Malay conservative party has slammed Beyonce Knowles' upcoming concert in the country, saying the singer promotes hedonism with her 'sexy image'. Ahmad Sabki, Pas Youth's vice-chief, said they were opposed to Western entertainment such as that of the R and B lady, known for her sexy attire and seductive dancing, in Malaysia.
'Twilight' books banned from Oz primary schools for being too racySeptember 12th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Aussie primary school students have been banned from reading Stephenie Meyer's smash hit 'Twilight' books, as they are said to be too racy. According to the Daily Telegraph, librarians in some junior schools have even removed the books from shelves, as they believe the content is too sexual and goes against religious beliefs.
Bollywood fever grips Malaysian studentsAugust 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The magic of Bollywood has even gripped Malaysian school students. The stage at the Esplanade came to life after 18 dance students entertained guests with a variety of Indian dances, sketches, and songs.
20 pct teens sexually active in Chinese city of GuangzhouAugust 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Almost 20 percent of polytechnic students in the Chinese city of Guangzhou are sexually active, according to a recent survey. Conducted by Guangzhou Youth League School, the poll found that about 17 percent of the polytechnic students in Guangzhou, aged 15 to 18, have had a sexual experience, and 8 percent of those females have been pregnant at least once.
Rachel Weisz wants botox banned for actorsJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Rachel Weisz has left no doubts on her opinion on botox, saying that she would prefer it to be banned for actors. The Constant Gardener star said that she wanted the cosmetic treatment forbidden onscreen since it came under the way of altering an actor's expression.
Men exposed to sexist jokes more tolerant with violence against womenJuly 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers at the University of Granada in Spain have found that sexist jokes favour the mental mechanisms that justify violence and battering against women in individuals with macho attitudes. The scientists distributed questionnaires among a group of 109 university male students, aged between 18 and 26 years.
Drinking problems on the rise among US college studentsJune 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A U.S. Government-funded study has revealed that heavy drinking, drink driving, and alcohol-related deaths among college students have been rising for the past decade.
Spiked stilettos taking a toll on Beyonce's feetMay 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Beyonce Knowles says her feet 'throb' when she goes to bed after performing, courtesy her spiked stilettos. The singer admits she's putting her feet through hell on her 110-city world tour because she refuses to take to the stage without her trademark designer high heels.
Eminem's album's promotional ad banned for being 'too gory'May 22nd, 2009 LONDON - A promotional ad for rapper Eminem's forthcoming album 'Relapse' has been banned from TV for being "too gory". The advert featured bloody scenes depicting a maniacal-looking Eminem submerged in a bathtub full of blood interspersed with shots of severed limbs, reports the Daily Star.
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