Eating durian with alcohol can actually kill youSeptember 17th, 2009 LONDON - The age-old Asian folklore that eating durian, known as the 'king of fruits', along with alcohol can kill you, holds some truth, say researchers. John Maninang and Hiroshi Gemma from the University of Tsukuba, Japan believe that the lethal side effects might be due to stinky fruit's high sulphur content which impairs alcohol breakdown.
Californian smashes hot dog eating world record by having 68 in 10 minsJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - A man from California wolfed down 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes to smash the previous world record of 66 and to win America's Coney Island annual hot dog eating contest. Joey Chestnut defeated Takeru Kobayashi- six-time titleholder from Japan- in the food competition to retain the title at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating for three consecutive years now, Sky News reports.
Newcastle women 'sexiest' in BritainJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Women from Newcastle, home of 'Girls Aloud' star Cheryl Cole, have been voted as the 'sexiest' in Britain. The Newcastle women pushed the London babes down to second spot with Bristol coming at the third.
Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding struggling to keep up with UK tour's tiring routinesApril 27th, 2009 LONDON - Although 'Girls Aloud' singer Sarah Harding is trying her best to remain fit for the band's UK tour, she has confessed that the routines are so tiring that she is struggling to keep up with them. The blonde said that she was scared that she would black out on the first night of the 'Out Of Control' shows, because of the tiring dance routines
The singer had to take an on-stage breather during the gig at Manchester's MEN Arena on April 24, because she couldn't keep up.
Girls Aloud eye temporary split to go soloApril 27th, 2009 LONDON - Girls Aloud will be temporarily headed for their own separate paths to pursue their solo career plans. The Brit girl group, consisting of Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts, and Kimberley Walsh, revealed while personal ambition was going to be theme for some time, the split would not be permanent.
Girls Aloud start off raunchiest tour everApril 25th, 2009 LONDON - Brit band Girls Aloud has kicked off their Out Of Control tour with the raunchiest routine they have ever performed at Manchester's MEN Arena. The girls started out by wearing long, slinky silver frocks, which they soon ripped off to reveal five pairs of shapely pins, reports the Sun.
Cheryl Cole 'working solo with top songwriters'April 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Girls Aloud babe Cheryl Cole is reportedly being helped out by top songwriters to boost her solo stardom. The Grammy-winning singer was allegedly in the studio with RnB maestros Soulpower, who have previously inked songs for Whitney Houston, Pink, Destiny's Child and Victoria Beckham.
Bob Marley's mentor Chris Blackwell receives music honourApril 9th, 2009 LONDON - Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, who introduced the world to Bob Marley and U2, has received a special honour at the Music Week magazine awards in London. He has been named the most influential figure in the last 50 years of the British music industry.
Cindy Crawford to launch her own home ware rangeApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - American actress and former model Cindy Crawford is all set to launch her own home ware range. Crawford, 43, who already has a range of products, has joined hands with a U.S.
Girls Aloud's jaw-dropping photoshoot for 21st singleMarch 25th, 2009 LONDON - Brit girl group Girls Aloud celebrated the release of their 21st single, wearing sexy PVC and leather. Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts, and Kimberley Walsh, all posed for the photo shoot in the sexy clothes to mark the launch of their single 'Untouchable'.
Russell Brand: Sex addiction is like having an eating disorderMarch 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Controversial comedian Russell Brand has claimed that he has had treatment for his sex addiction and has it under control. In fact, he said that sex addiction is much like having an eating disorder.
Lindsay Lohan to launch fake tan lineMarch 13th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood singer-actress Lindsay Lohan has branched out in the world of beauty and is set to launch her own line of self-tanning products in April. Lohan, however, has been ironically snapped on more than one occasion sporting terrible fake tan disasters with white feet, grubby fingers and a tan moustache, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Spears doing research on London's O2 arenaJanuary 25th, 2009 LONDON - US pop superstar Britney Spears is doing a lot of research as she wants to make her upcoming performance at London's O2 arena memorable. According to thesun.co.uk, Spears spent more than a week in London and has been reviewing video footage of shows there.
Kylie Minogue to co-host Brit AwardsJanuary 18th, 2009 LONDON - Australian pop singer-songwriter and occasional actress Kylie Minogue is to co-host the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards, also known as Brit Awards. Minogue will take to the stage alongside English actors James Corden and Mathew Horne at London's Earl's Court Feb 18, reports contactmusic.com.
Claudia Schiffer to launch beauty products rangeJanuary 3rd, 2009 LONDON - German supermodel and actress Claudia Schiffer is adding another string to her bow by launching her own range of beauty products next summer. Dailymail.co.uk reports that the products will apparently be sold alongside her jewellery line that already bears her name.