Blige Opens Women's RefugeOctober 31st, 2009 R&B singer MARY J. BLIGE has stepped up her campaign to help victims of domestic abuse - by opening a refuge for women in New York.
Duchess of York solves money problems with multi-million pound TV dealOctober 24th, 2009 LONDON - Sarah Ferguson a.k.a Fergie is set to pocket millions from a deal to turn her children's books into a cartoon series. The Duchess of York, feared to be on the brink of bankruptcy, will pick up a big advance after selling the TV and merchandising rights to her best-selling kids' books Tea For Ruby and Little Red.
'Vampire' Pattinson can't get a dateOctober 14th, 2009 LONDON - "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson says women love his on screen vampire character but in real life he has problems getting girls to go on dates with him. According to mirror.co.uk, Pattinson thinks women are leaving him hanging.
Women write emotional emails while men prefer short, straight-forward onesOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Working women are more likely to write long emails that express support and are emotive, while men prefer to stick to the point with precise orders, says a new book. Authored by Claire Damken Brown and Audrey Nelson, the book, titled 'Code Switching: How to Talk So Men Will Listen', examines different email styles adopted by men and women in the workplace.
Educated wives 'more likely to encourage husbands to be healthy'October 6th, 2009 LONDON - A well-educated wife positively influences both her and her husband's chances of a long life, says a new Swedish research. Researchers have found that educated wives are more likely to encourage husbands to be healthy.
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.
Big Brother's Noirin Kelly may bag Ann Summers deal after topless photoshootSeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Former Big Brother contender Noirin Kelly's topless photoshoot has all the possibilities of landing her a deal as the face and body of Ann Summers. In the sizzling video, Kelly, 26, is seen peeling off her clothes and showing off her curves, and the stunning images are said to have caught the eye of bosses at the famous lingerie firm.
'Must-have' shoes harm 40pct women's feetSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - In a bid to be at par with the latest fashion trends, and get those "must-have" pairs of stilettoes, almost four in ten women actually wear the wrong-sized shoes, which in turn harm their feet, according to a study. Women are so desperate to look good that buying the latest shoes is more important than whether there is a shoe in their size.
Two thirds of Brit women prefer working for male bossesAugust 13th, 2009 LONDON - Majority of women employees prefer having a male boss, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted by OnePoll.com, revealed that two thirds of women prefer working for male bosses because they are better managers and less prone to moods.
Older women still enjoy healthy sex lifeAugust 10th, 2009 MELBOURNE - While it said that women become less sexually active as they get older, a new study has found that a large number of women aged 60 and above still enjoy a healthy sex life. Dr. Alison J. Huang, of the University of California at San Francisco, studied 1977 racially and ethnically women, aged 45 to 80 years old.
Vanessa Minnillo embarrassed about her tummyJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American television personality Vanessa Minnillo has revealed that her tummy makes her feel embarrassed. Minnillo, 28, who is one of Hollywood's hottest celebs, says that she has problems toning her tummy and having beautiful abs.
Cameron Diaz suffering from psoriasis?June 25th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who had acne problems in the past, is now battling a nasty case of psoriasis just below her right elbow, according to a report. The itch caused by the pesky form of non-contagious inflammation doesn't clear easily and can come back, according to dermatologists.
Chris Brown's plea deal branded a 'joke' by justice campaignersJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - After singer Chris Brown has made a plea deal, and has been let off without a jail term for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, justice campaigners have come forward and condemned the action as a "joke". Brown, 20, has admitted to having assaulted Rihanna just hours before they were due to perform at the Grammy Awards in February.
Kelly Osbourne to pen teen advice bookJune 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop star Kelly Osbourne has signed a deal to write a teen advice book. "It's about all the major things girls go through before they turn 21...
Cowell admits Boyle's rise to fame could have been handled differentlyJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent boss Simon Cowell has confessed that Susan Boyle's phenomenal rise to fame and her subsequent emotional breakdowns could have been handled differently. The show judge said show organisers could have been more careful in addressing Susan's problems after she became an overnight star with her jaw dropping performance of her audition song.