Mum of 13 kids taken into care should be sterilised, says her sisterJuly 31st, 2009 LONDON - The sister of Theresa Winters, who has vowed to keep on having kids until she's allowed to keep one of her 13 children taken into care, has called for her to be sterilised. Louise Walls, 37, a mum-of-three, said that she was ashamed of Winters, and accused her of having more kids out of "pure spite".
Octomom inks $250k deal for kids to star reality in TV showJuly 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Nadya Suleman, the mother of the world's most famous octuplets, has inked a deal standing at nearly 250,000 dollars for each of her 14 kids to star in a reality TV programme. According to the contracts filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the kids will earn 250 a day over three years though a judge is yet to give a nod of approval.
Kids who eat with their families 'less likely to get into trouble in later life'July 8th, 2009 LONDON - A new study by researchers at the University of Alabama has shown that kids who have dinner at the table with the parents are less likely to get into trouble when they are older. The study showed that such kids are less prone to end up drinking or smoking, taking drugs, getting into fights, running away from home and other 'problem behaviour' as adolescents.
Two-thirds of Oz adults can't spell 'embarrass'June 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Almost two-thirds of the Australian adults have difficulty spelling the word 'embarrass', finds a new survey. The Galaxy survey commissioned by Westpac was conducted on 400 people, aged over 16 years, from Sydney and Melbourne.
Singaporean family includes 'devoted' maids' names in mother's obituaryJune 16th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A Singaporean family has included the names of their mother's three maids together with other close family members in her obituary published by a newspaper. According to reports in Sin Chew Daily, Yan Kwee Eng's kids had included the maids' names because the trio had taken good care of their mother.
'Definitely' most commonly misspelt word by BritsJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - A new study has shown that a majority of Brits find it difficult to properly spell the word 'definitely'. The 10-letter word of English language topped the list of commonly misspelt words as most of them mix up the second 'I' with an 'A'.
Ashton and Keira are top celeb names chosen by Brit parents for kidsMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - Ashton and Keira are the celebrity names that most British parents choose for their children, according to a study. Debra Chatfield at findmypast.com, which carried out the study, revealed that the research team analysed birth records, and found Brits to be using a lot of celebrity names.
Jessica Alba wants to have more kidsMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Jessica Alba, who is married to producer Cash Warren, is keen to to have more children. The 'Sin City' star gave birth to baby Honor in June and now wants more kids, reported contactmusic.com.
Amy Winehouse named 'Pied Piper of St Lucia'April 27th, 2009 LONDON - Amy Winehouse is being called the "Pied Piper of St Lucia" after she helped a number of local kids, according to reports. The 'Rehab' hitmaker took six kids from near her new island home to the picturesque Cotton Bay to play on the beach.
Seth Rogen: I hate kidsApril 5th, 2009 LONDON - Canadian actor Seth Rogen admits he hates kids. The 26-year-old actor, who has lend his voice in animated film Monsters vs.
Madonna, Guy Ritchie 'reach custody settlement over kids'March 12th, 2009 LONDON - Former couple Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reached a custody settlement that will see their kids make US their home, it has emerged. The Queen of Pop was previously alleged to have won a court order to relocate 12-year-old Lourdes, her daughter from a previous relationship, and their sons Rocco, eight, and adopted David, three, to the US from her ex-hubby's native England.
Kings of Leon wants Brit awardFebruary 17th, 2009 LONDON - Rock band Kings Of Leon, which won a Grammy this month, now wants a Brit award as it has a huge fan base in Britain. According to thesun.co.uk, the band seems to be bigger in Britain than in their native US.
Pitt and Jolie's kids create ruckus in hotelFebruary 9th, 2009 LONDON - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's kids created a ruckus in a hotel here while the superstar couple were attending the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) event. Pitt and Jolie booked almost the entire third-floor of the Dorchester Hotel and the kids were playing outside their suite supervised by their nanny.
Fatherhood changed Hugh Jackman's lifeDecember 28th, 2008 LONDON - Australian star Hugh Jackman says that being a father has changed his life. The 'Swordfish' actor also said that it was difficult befooling kids as they know your real-self, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Tom Cruise wants to have 10 more kidsDecember 28th, 2008 LONDON - Superstar Tom Cruise says he loves being a father and wants to have 10 more kids with his wife Katie Holmes. According to thesun.co.uk, Cruise says: 'I want ten children.