Issue: April 27, 2012   (Archive)
Wednesday, May 22, 2013   



Lucky One so keen to shed teen idol label
Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron says it was luck that propelled him to super- stardom, not his acting ability.

Host stays on American Idol
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest will remain on the top-rated US television singing contest, the Fox television network said, ending speculation the popular personality might jump to a new show.

Protest drama as actor held
Actor Noah Wyle has been arrested at a health-care protest in Washington, DC, following in the footsteps of his former ER co- star George Clooney.

Oscar winner tells of murders call
Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, choking back tears, testified how no one in her family wanted her sister to marry the man who is accused of murdering her mother, brother and nephew.

More Gaga shocks for Hong Kong in new look
Four of the outfits Lady Gaga will wear for her upcoming concert in South Korea were unveiled yesterday, including a leotard fashioned from guitars and a giant piano keyboard headpiece.

Games over as comedy goes top
Smash hit The Hunger Games finally lost its position atop the North American box office, as newcomer Think Like A Man stormed to the No1 slot, according to box office tracker Exhibitor Relations.

Bee Gee wakes from coma
The doctor of Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb hailed his "quite incredible" recovery, a day after the star woke from a coma and responded to members of his family.

Life simply sweet for singer after marrying manager
Neil Diamond has married his manager, Katie McNeil, in front of family and close friends in Los Angeles.



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