Jaycee Lee Dugard 'saved her life by becoming second wife to US Fritzl'August 31st, 2009 LONDON - Jaycee Lee Dugard survived for 18 years in 'American Fritzl' Phillip Garrido's captivity by becoming his 'second wife'. Carl Probyn, Jaycee's stepfather, Probyn believes that being subservient and teaching the two daughters - Starlite, 15, and Angel, 11 - she had by Garrido to accept him as 'dad' saved her life.
Boyzone's UK gig in jeopardy after Keith Duffy's hernia opApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - Boyzone's much-awaited UK and Ireland tour has run into trouble after singer Keith Duffy collapsed following the London marathon - and had to have an emergency double hernia operation. After a 3hour 52minute gruelling course, Duffy started experiencing shooting pains in his stomach and was rushed to the doctor.
I'm scared of my wife: Jon Bon JoviApril 28th, 2009 LONDON - Rock star Jon Bon Jovi says he is terrified of his wife Dorothy Hurley and credits this fear with keeping their marriage alive for two decades. The couple will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this year, reported contactmusic.com.
Ronan Keating 'planned funeral' after cancer scareApril 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ronan Keating was so scared after he discovered a lump on his testicles that he started planning his own funeral. The Boyzone star, whose mother died of breast cancer, confessed that he was a bundle of nerves following the false cancer scare and had even short-listed the songs to be played during his final ceremony.
Lady GaGa's 'The Fame' tops UK albums chart for second week runningApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - Lady GaGa has maintained her hold over the UK albums chart, notching up a second week at number one with 'The Fame'. The highest new entry of the week comes from Cheshire trio Doves, who debut at two with fourth album 'Kingdom of Rust'.
Sexiest star Hugh Jackman is one woman manApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - He may have been voted the world's sexiest man, but Austalian actor Hugh Jackman can't think about any woman except his wife. 'Deb is amazing, nothing fazes her.
Ronan Keating reveals his cancer horrorApril 7th, 2009 LONDON - Ronan Keating has said that he was in a "mess" when he was confronted with a testicular cancer scare on a holiday recently. The Boyzone singer said that he "panicked" when he discovered a lump on his testicles during a holiday to South Africa.
My passion is cinema, not politics: Suresh GopiApril 7th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi Tuesday said his passion is films and he doesn't have any intention to join politics. The actor was posed a number of questions on his views on politics and the coming elections at a press conference here, but he refrained from answering any of them.
Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' tops UK singles chart for second weekMarch 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Lady Gaga is reining the UK singles chart with her new song 'Poker Face' for the second consecutive week. The 23-year-old popstar pushed British band Noisettes' new song 'Don't Upset The Rhythm' at the second spot.
Boyzone urge Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers to produce their new albumMarch 29th, 2009 LONDON - Boyzone are so desperate to change their sound that they have asked dance duos Daft Punk and the Chemical Brothers to produce their new album. The Irish manband want to ditch the ballads in their next collection, and may be helped by the Brothers or the Punks.
Pierce Brosnan tops sexiest Irish celeb pollMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan has topped a poll to find the sexiest Irish celebrity. Brosnan scored 26 percent of the votes Tuesday beating actor Colin Farrell who ranked second with only 10 percent votes, reports contactmusic.com.
Pierce Brosnan voted 'Sexiest Irish Celeb'March 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has been voted 'The Sexiest Irish Celebrity' in a new poll. The actor scored 26 per cent of the vote in the survey, reports Contactmusic.
Cole, Barlow celebrate after conquering Mt. KilimanjaroMarch 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - British singers Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow have finally reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, and are celebrating the success of their climb for charity. The two were joined by Cole's band mate Kimberley Walsh and Boyzone's Ronan Keating in their trek, which started on February 27 in aid of British organisation Comic Relief.
Keating writes song for DenmarkFebruary 12th, 2009 LONDON - Boyzone lead singer Ronan Keating said he has written a song 'Believe Again' for Denmark and not for his native Ireland. Mirror.co.uk reports that the song ended up being selected for the Eurovision Song Contest.
I won't be able to remake 'Taare Zameen Par': Aamir KhanDecember 30th, 2008 MUMBAI - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who featured in the Hindi remake of hit Tamil film 'Ghajini', says he won't be able to remake his directorial debut 'Taare Zameen Par'. 'It happens seldom that we remake a hit film.