Mike Tyson’s tickling comic act in movie ‘The Hangover’

August 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Asparagus extract contains amino acids and minerals, which may ease alcohol hangover and protect liver cells against toxins, according to a study. Asparagus officinalis is a common vegetable that is widely consumed worldwide, and has long been used as an herbal medicine due to its anticancer effects.

June 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Tickling a gorilla or chimp can arouse bursts of grunting sounds - or laughter, say researchers who conclude that man's laugh can be traced back to 10 to 16 million years ago. Scientists reported the finding online on June 4th in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication.

May 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Oscar winning actress Halle Berry is keen to follow in the footsteps of Hugh Jackman by reviving her X-men character for a prequel. Berry, who played weather-controlling mutant Storm in the first three films, would love to return to the franchise with her own 'X-Men Origins' picture.

May 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx wants to make a biopic based on the life of boxing legend Mike Tyson. Foxx, who won critical acclaim for his portrayal of soul legend Ray Charles in the flick 'Ray', admitted that he would love to portray Mike in a flick.

May 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Comic shops in New York have treated readers by giving away free books to mark the annual Free Comic Book Day. The day is scheduled on the first Saturday of May after the release of a major theatrical film adaptation of a well-known superhero property for a huge industry-wide promotion.

April 26th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood movie bosses are taking the comic book heroes 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' back to the big screen, in order to mark the 25th anniversary of the amphibian crime fighters. The turtles namely Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Raphael and Donatello are back in the limelight, as Tribeca Film Festival organizers celebrated their 1984 creation by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, with a special bash in New York City April 23, reports hollywood.com.

April 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama is set to grace the cover of a biographical comic book. The First Lady will feature in the Female Force: Michelle Obama "as she secures her place in American history".

April 20th, 2009 LONDON - Aussie actor Hugh Jackman has revealed that he is rarely recognized by his fans, and at times even has to convince them that he is a popular actor. Jackman, 40, who shot to fame with his role as Wolverine in the 2000 comic book movie X-Men, insists that he does not receive the same kind of adoration as other stars.

April 19th, 2009 LONDON - British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen offended pop superstar Madonna by making fun of her attempt to adopt an African baby in his new movie 'Bruno' but apologised later by sending her a bouquet of flowers. Cohen, infamous for offending people in general, in the movie collects an African baby out of a luggage at an airport and then comes on US talk shows defending the adoption just as Madonna did, mirror.co.uk reports.

April 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - World's most popular Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck comics books are being launched for the first time in the country. These will be available both in Hindi and English.

April 9th, 2009 LONDON - Megan Fox is reportedly being lined up to play the role of She-Hulk. The 'Transformers' star is the favourite to portray the giant green female in the big screen adaptation of the popular comic book series about The Incredible Hulk's cousin.

March 12th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Robbie Williams has gone all "girlie" for a special sketch for Comic Relief. Williams, 35, showed his feminine side on March 6 in the sketch with Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

March 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Swedish/Canadian actress Malin Akerman has revealed that she hated the skin-tight costume she had to wear for her role in movie 'Watchmen' as it left her smelling like "a human condom". Akerman, who played the part of Silk Spectre II in the new comic book movie adaptation, found the yellow and black suit a little too tight for comfort.

March 12th, 2009 LONDON - British comic Russell Brand fears he may miss out on a role in the next sequel of Pirates Of The Caribbean, as he is too busy. Brand was recently rumoured to be in negotiations to play the brother of Johnny Depp's character, Captain Jack Sparrow, in a planned sequel in the hit flick.

December 31st, 2008 NEW DELHI - She may have starred in hit comic capers like 'Namastey London', 'Partner', 'Welcome' and 'Singh Is Kinng', but actress Katrina Kaif says she is yet to do an 'out and out comic role'. 'I think I have yet to do a great comic role.