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I and Drew are best of friends: Justin

Justin Long has revealed that he and ex-girlfriend Drew Barrymore are the best of friends.
Long revealed on the  Ellen DeGeneres  show that he is still in cordial terms with his  He’s Just Not That Into You  co-star and does not hold any grudges against her.
“We’re friends, she’s the best,” US Weekly quoted Long, as [...]

Pitt often finds his home ‘chaotic

Brad Pitt has confessed that with six children in the house, his place becomes ‘chaotic’. However, the hunk insists that he still finds the experience joyful.
The kids might be from four different countries, but the Hollywood star insists that they are bound by blood. “It’s chaos at times, but there’s such joy in the [...]

Jessica slams ‘weighty’ taunts

Donning skin-tight leather trousers, Jessica Simpson made a public appearance to blast criticism surrounding her ‘curvy’ body.
The singer’s rather ‘full body’ was largely criticised after pictures of her concert in Pembroke Pines, Florida on January 25, were made public. However, taking the controversy in her stride, Jessica took to the stage again and was seen [...]

‘Megan isn’t the next Lara Croft’

Hollywood actress Megan Fox has denied reports suggesting that she will replace Angelina Jolie to play Lara croft in next ‘Tomb Raider’ franchise.
According to  Hollywood Reporter  , Megan’s representative has dismissed her involvement in the film. “Megan is not involved in this movie,”  New York Daily News  quoted her representative as saying. Insiders were [...]

Renee’s ‘intense’ kiss with Crowe

Renee Zellweger has confessed that her smooch with Russell Crowe in ‘The Cinderella Man’ was ‘intense’.
In an interview on Rachel Ray Show, the 39-year-old actress rated her smooches with co-stars George Clooney, Russell Crowe, John Krasinski and Harry Connick Jr. Talking about Crowe, Renee said, “He’s intense. He takes his work really seriously. And [...]

US Senate Passes Expansion to Childrens Insurance Program

A huge victory for uninsured children living in America as their Senate have just approved amendments to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
The House still needs to vote on the measure, but they are expected to pass it with flying colours.
The CHIP was established to provide health care coverage for children from low income families, and [...]

Fox Will Finance Third Narnia Movie

For the millions of fans hooked on the Narnia franchise, have no fear as Fox studios have stepped in and purchased the rights to the third film.
“Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” will be the name of the film, to be released sometime in the year of 2010.
“The Chronicles of Narnia,” the famous series by author [...]

Dell Will Unvail New Smart Phone Next Month

When one thinks of Dell, the general thought is of a computer, but soon it may also have to include a smart phone.
Yes, we have learned that the company is working on a new smart phone, to rival other providers, mainly Apple Inc.
The company is preparing to launch 2 models, 1 of the touch screen [...]

Nearly 1M in US still without power after storm

By BRUCE SCHREINER
Associated Press Writer

MURRAY, Kentucky (AP) – Utility crews renewed work in subfreezing temperatures Saturday in their effort to put the power back on for nearly 1 million customers left in the dark by an ice storm that crippled parts of several U.S. states this week.
The storm that began in the Midwest has been [...]

Republican governors support stimulus bill

By BETH FOUHY
Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK (AP) – Most Republican governors have broken with their fellow party members in Congress and are pushing for passage of President Barack Obama’s economic aid plan that would send billions to states for education, public works and health care.
Their state treasuries drained by the financial crisis, governors would welcome [...]