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Justin Timberlake says sorry after kissing co-star

     London: Justin Timberlake played the perfect gentleman when he apologised to his co-star Olivia Wilde in his upcoming movie, Alpha Dog, after kissing her in one of the scenes. "It was very innocent and he apologised afterward three times for invading my privacy. He's the most amazing Southern gentleman you'll ever meet," the actress was quoted by Ananova, as saying. "No tongue, but it was an unexpected, impromptu kiss. The director told him to do it behind my back. That's why you'll see a look of complete and utter shock and amazement on my face," she added.

Kylie Minogue denies having a 16 inch waist (Go To Top)

     New York: Aussie singing sensation Kylie Minogue has slammed reports which claim that the singer was wearing a corset with a 16-inch (40-centimetre) waist on her Showgirl world tour. The story written by a pop columnist said that the 'Slow' singer squeezed into the tiny item on the first night of the roadtrip in Glasgow, Scotland, at the weekend (19MAR05). However Kylie who was attacked by health groups for crazy dieting refuted the claims. "A 16-inch waist? Wow, even I would be amazed by that. Of course that is an exaggeration, but a showgirl shouldn't reveal her measurements," the singer was quoted by ratethemusic as saying. "We do not want anyone to think Kylie is promoting any form of extreme weight management or control. She does not have a 16-inch waist," Minogue's spokesperson added.

Charles in another row over wedding souvenir (Go To Top)

    London: Prince Charles has become involved in another controversy after he approved an official wedding souvenir with entwined letter Cs, the same logo which upset Princess Diana during their honeymoon. "It's a crass decision bearing in mind what the entwined letters meant to Diana. She had a row with Charles after he wore cufflinks from Camilla with the interlinked Cs on their honeymoon," Diana's former butler Paul Burrell was quoted by the Mirror, as saying. The Royal Collection has issued two china mugs to mark his marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles with the logo of their initials. The white and blue 20 pounds English bone china mugs, bear the wedding date but no pictures. The Royal Collection confirmed Charles had picked the design from several options.

Michael Jackson breaks down in court (Go To Top)

     London: King of Pop Michael Jackson's child molestation trial halted when he staggered out of the courtroom in tears and then spent half an hour crying in the toilet. According to the Mirror, the frail singer had to be escorted to his seat as he trembled and shuffled painfully and then held tissues to his face and sobbed. Sources close to the singer claimed he had breathing difficulties but jurors were given no explanation when the molestation trial later resumed, 45 minutes behind schedule. "He is under huge, huge stress. But this is a physical rather than an emotional problem," Dr Weiner said.

Vehicular pollution may cause DNA damage (Go To Top)

     Washington: Traffic fumes boost oxygen free radical activity and therefore result in DNA damage according to a study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. To gauge the levels of exposure to traffic fumes, the research team assessed the amount of a chemical called 1-OHPG in the urine of 47 female motorway toll-booth operators and 27 female office workers. To test the effects of exposure, they measured 8-OHdG in the urine. This is an indicator of DNA damage caused by oxygen free radical activity in the body. Blood samples were also taken to measure the levels of circulating nitric oxide, which indicates harmful oxidation associated with traffic fumes. The operators worked in eight hour shifts, for four consecutive days, before taking a day off. During their shift, they took breaks of between 30 and 45 minutes every couple of hours. They regularly changed lane booth, working a rotation system. Smoking also increases the amount of urinary 8-OHdG, and there were more smokers among the office workers. But levels of urinary 8-OHdG were an average of 90% higher among the non-smoking toll booth operators than they were among the office workers. Levels of nitric oxide were an average of 30 percent higher. The levels of 1-OHPG were strongly linked to the levels of 8- OHdG. The higher the 1-OHPG, the higher was the 8-OHdG.

Fergie's daughter is dyslexic (Go To Top)

    London: The Duchess of York Sarah Fergusson has revealed that her daughter princess Beatrice suffers from dyslexia She said the 16-year-old had grown up bottom of the class at school and she is having special coaching to help her sit her GCSEs next term. "She loves history. Coming from Queen Victoria and her family, she wanted to learn about history but couldn't because she couldn't read," the Duchess was quoted by the Sun as saying. "She is such a kind person. She didn't get frustrated," she added. Fergie spotted the problem when Beatrice was seven and could not read as well as sister Eugenie, then five. Speaking at Oliver Goldsmith School in Peckham, South London, Fergie said she thought she was "a little bit" dyslexic herself, adding: "It took me ages to read."

Camilla content being Princess Consort (Go To Top)

     London: Prince Charles' wife-to-be, Camilla Parker Bowles insists that she does not want the title of Queen. According to The Sun, Parker hit back after the Government was forced to admit that she could automatically get the Queen's title if Charles is proclaimed the King of England and a statement issued on her behalf said she would be known as the Princess Consort after she weds Charles on April 8. Meanwhile, Charles' communication director Paddy Harverson also clearly denied claims that public had been misled. "Mrs Parker Bowles's wishes have been made clear from the start that she does not wish to take the title of Queen and the Prince is in full agreement", the report quoted him as saying. He explained that Cammila would legally be Queen, but both Clarence House and the Government agreed on Camilla opting to be referred to as Princess Consort without changing the law.

Sandra Bullock hits the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame' jackpot (Go To Top)

     London: Speed star Sandra Bullock will have a gold plaque placed next to that of her devastating co-star, Keanu Reeves, who received his honour in January on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Accoring to reports from The Sun, the 40-year old actress has received various awards and nominations in her acting career including a Golden Globe nomination for her role in Miss Congenialty and two People's Choice Awards. Sandra's plaque to be unveiled at a ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard this week coincides with the opening of her comedy sequel to Miss Congenialty:" Armed and Fabulous".

Cruz wants children from Matthew McConaughey (Go To Top)

     Washington: :Penelope Cruz says she would love to have children with boyfriend Matthew McConaughey , but only after they decide to settle down in one place together. The jetsetting Hollywood couple who love travelling the world, have discussed the effect a baby would have on their nomadic lifestyle. "It would be hard keeping up our nomad life with a baby, we don't like staying in one place for too long. But it might work out.Me and Matthew will be apart for four months while I go to Europe. But when I'm back it would be really nice if we could be together forever", Contactmusic.com quoted her as saying.

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