David Beckham's former soccer manager has accused the sports superstar of losing focus after marrying his singer-turned-fashion designer wife Victoria Beckham.
	The 38-year-old player was playing for world renowned team Manchester United when he met the former Spice Girl in 1997. The pair wed in 1999 and became celebrity superstars, building multi-million empire around 'Brand Beckham'.
	Ferguson, who retired in May (13) after 26 years in charge, said in an interview to US network Pbs, "As a young kid when I got him at 12 years of age his great desire was to play some of the best football. He was a fantastic trainer, practised all the time. At night-time he would come by with the schoolboys and practise with them. And he was in that collection.
	"And then of course, his life changed, when he married the girl from The Spice Girls, yeah. And his focus changed. He got drawn into the - that celebrity status, you know? And for me, I'm a football man... He lost the focus. And when we sold ...

David lost focus after marriage: Alex Ferguson

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Paul McCartney has reportedly banned his staff from eating meat and accessing Facebook during the filming of the promotional video for his new track 'Queenie Eye'.
	The 71-year-old music icon, who has been a lifelong supporter of animal rights,  has forbidden his production team from chomping on chicken curry, scrolling through social networking sites and consuming non-prescription drugs throughout the shooting of the video, reported Contactmusic.
	"It was meant as a joke but, still, you would be out on your ear if you ignored the memo. Anyone found on Twitter, Facebook or nibbling a ham sandwich would be rejected immediately. Drug consumption might be harder to prove, but still," a source said.
	The Beatles legend has been filming the clip at Abbey Road Studios in north London where Johnny Depp and Sean Penn have shot their cameo roles after McCartney asked them to be involved.

Paul McCartney bans meat, Facebook during promo shoot

Actress Lily Collins is the latest British beauty to be chosen as an ambassador of luxury cosmetics brand Lancome.
	The 24-year-old star follows in the footsteps of fellow British actress Emma Watson and Kate Winslet as the latest representative of the luxury cosmetics brand, reported Contactmusic.
	The brunette model, the daughter of musician Phil Collins, has branched out into acting in recent years, landing the lead in fantasy franchise 'The Mortal Instruments'.
	Francoise Lehmann, general manager of Lancome International, said, "With her charm, gracefulness, modernity and lively wit, Lily Collins is the perfect embodiment of femininity according to Lancome. And with her modelling experience (her career in front of the camera started when she was two) Collins is also a perfectly confident beauty muse for her tender age."
	Meanwhile, the actress is excited about returning to her fashion roots with a high profile ad campaign.
	"It's an absolute honour and privilege to have been ...

Lily Collins announced as new face of Lancome

Singer Anastacia, who is popular for her hits such as 'I'm Outta Love' and 'Paid My Dues', has revealed that she underwent double mastectomy following a battle with breast cancer.
	The singer gave update on her condition in a statement which was released on October 1, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month l wanted to take the opportunity to support a cause particularly close to my heart. I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time earlier this year and am currently in the final stages of recovery after undergoing a double mastectomy.
	"It has been an intense journey but I am feeling great and ready to start the next chapter. Breast Cancer Awareness Month gives all who are facing this disease a chance to gain strength and support from each other. Early detection has saved my life twice. I will continue to battle and lend my voice in any way I can," the statement read further.
	The 45-year-old singer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 and made 

Singer Anastacia undergoes double mastectomy

The audiences were in for a treat as sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan enthralled them with tunes like 'Vaishnava Jana to' and 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram', some of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite hymns, at a special performance at the UN to mark his 144th birth anniversary.
	The sarod maestro mesmerised a packed hall with an audience comprising President of the 68th UN General Assembly Ambassador John Ashe, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Asoke Mukerji and several UN ambassadors with his rendition of some of Gandhi's favourite compositions.
	The 67-year-old legendary artist performed at the UN yesterday to commemorate the 'International Day of Non Violence' on the occasion of Gandhi's birth anniversary.
	Accompanied by his sons Amaan and Ayaan, Khan performed songs including 'Ekla Chalo Re', 'Vaishnava Jana to', 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram', 'We shall overcome' and 'Hum Honge Kamyaab' on the sarod. The trio received a standing ovation from the audience at the end of its nearly ..

Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan pays tributes to Gandhi at UN

A former Epic Records president who worked with acts including Celine Dion, Michael Jackson and Rage Against the Machine has died.
	Epic Records announced on its official Twitter feed Tuesday that Polly Anthony died. She led Epic from 1997 to 2003.
	A rare female label head, Anthony went on to become president of Dreamworks and then co-president of Geffen Records. She also worked with Shakira, Macy Gray, Pearl Jam and Jennifer Lopez.
	According to the Hollywood Reporter, Anthony died from pancreatic cancer last week at her home in Beverly Hills, California. She was 59.
	Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine tweeted his condolences, calling Anthony a "good friend who played an important role in bringing RATM and Audioslave to the world.

Former Epic Records president Polly Anthony dies

A California jury has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Michael Jackson's family seeking massive damages from tour promoter AEG Live over his 2009 death.
	The 12-person panel agreed yesterday, that AEG Live hired Conrad Murray, but found that he was not unfit or incompetent for the job, which was one of the requirements for the Jackson lawsuit to succeed.
	The jury had deliberated for three days after a five-month trial in which the Jackson family alleged that AEG Live negligently hired and supervised Murray.
	AEG Live lead lawyer Marvin Putnam welcomed the verdict.
	"The jury's decision completely vindicates AEG Live, confirming what we have known from the start -- that, although Michael Jackson's death was a terrible tragedy, it was not a tragedy of AEG Live's making," he said in a statement.
	AEG Live executive Randy Phillips, one of two key managers who testified at the trial, said: "I counted Michael Jackson a creative partner and a friend.
	"We lost one of the world's greatest ...

Jury rejects Jackson lawsuit in wrongful death trial

Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock believes saying yes to sci-fi film "Gravity" was one of the best decisions of her life.
	The 49-year-old actress said she was initially reluctant to accept the movie as she was worried about missing her three-year-old son Louis, reported Huffington Post.
	The actress told Alfonso Cuaron that she could not do the movie if it meant staying away from her son and the director assured her that she can bring him on the sets.
	"What I got out of it personally outweighed everything else. I'm glad I got to meet the human being - Alfonso- that led me to say, 'OK, let me investigate if I can even do this', Bullock said.
	"But they made it so (nice for Louis). It was a family film. Everyone had kids. So everyone knew the value of that. So they said, 'If we make it amazing for him right where you are, will you be OK?' And I said, 'yeah'," she added.
	"Gravity" which is set to be released in the US and Canada on October 4, also stars George Clooney.
	Bullock, ...

'Gravity' my best decision: Sandra Bullock

"The Chronicles of Narnia" series is all set to get a fourth instalment which would be based on C S Lewis' novel 'The Silver Chair'.
	The movie adaptation of 'The Silver Chair', which is the fourth book of seven novels published in the fantasy series, will be produced by Mark Gordon and Douglas Gresham, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	"As we prepare to bring the next book to life, we are humbled and excited to contribute to the outstanding legacy of Narnia," Gordon said.
	"I have a great deal of respect for Mark Gordon's work and am confident that together we can bring the beauty and magical delight that Narnia engenders in the hearts of those who read the books to the screen in The Silver Chair," Gresham said.
	The first three Narnia films series "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", "Prince Caspian" and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" earned around USD 1.6 billion worldwide.
	"The Silver Chair" is set 50 years after the action of Dawn Treader. This is the first Narnia book which ...

Fourth film of "The Chronicles of Narnia" series in works

Supermodel Tyra Banks has filed a USD 10 million lawsuit against several wig manufacturers over claims they used her name and image to sell hairpieces.
	The supermodel-turned-TV titan, who is famous for her use of weaves and wigs, has filed suit against 10 separate companies who have allegedly used her trademark, reported TMZ Online
	Banks claims her image and name was used to advertise the companies' products. The 'America's Next Top Model' star is seeking an injunction to prevent the sale of the items, and wants USD 10 million in damages.

Tyra Banks sues wig companies for USD 10 million

R&B star Rihanna believes people misunderstand her behaviour and judge her on the basis of what they read and watch about her.
	The 25-year-old singer has been involved in many controversies including one in which fans recently accused her of being allegedly being high during a concert, reported E! Online.
	In an interview to the latest issue of Glamour magazine, Rihanna said she does not let such criticism affect her.
	"I know I am (misunderstood). That's why it's important for me to know who I am. There's no way for people to know me. All they have are a couple of pictures and some crazy headlines to go off of," Rihanna said.
	"You can't change who you are. It's important for me to know who I am and work with that. They're gonna keep knocking away until all this comes crashing down. But I'm not gonna ever crash. I'm in control," she added.
	However, the singer says she does get affected by the negative remarks.
	"Music helps me tell my story. That's where I can really be heard. ...

Rihanna feels she is misunderstood

Rapper Jay Z says his daughter Blue Ivy is his biggest fan.
	The hip-hop superstar is adamant that while the 18-month-old enjoys listening to her mother Beyonce's music, she prefers songs from her father's latest album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, reported Vanity Fair magazine.
	"She likes her mother's music, she watches her concerts on the computer every night. But my album came out and she loves all the songs. She plays a song and goes, 'More Daddy, more... Daddy, song'. She's my biggest fan.
	"If no one bought the album, the fact she loves it gives me the greatest joy. She's genuine, she doesn't know it makes me so happy. She just wants to hear it," he said.

Jay Z's daughter is his biggest fan

Scarlett Johansson may be one of the busiest Hollywood stars around but there was a time when she thought she would not make it in the world of showbiz.
	The 28-year-old actress, who has starred in many hit films like "Match Point", "Iron Man 2" and "The Avengers" among others,  was rejected for a commercial as a child and thought that was the end of her acting dream, reported Daily Telegraph.
	"I was always terrible at commercials because my voice was so deep. At the age of nine, I sounded like a whiskey-drinking, chain-smoking fool. Wasn't going to sell Jell-O with that voice," Johansson said.
	"There was someone in my older brother's class who was doing some commercials so my mom took me to that kid's agent. They didn't want me though, I was devastated. I thought it was the end of my career. And that's when I realised that by crying I could get whatever I wanted," she added.
	Even as a child, Johansson was more into singing and art.
	"I was a big song-and-dance type of kid - you ...

Scarlett Johansson came close to quitting acting

Supermodel Miranda Kerr has praised her actor husband Orlando Bloom for his Broadway performance and says she has a lot of respect for him.
	The 30-year-old model, who has son Flynn with Bloom, 36, found his performance incredible, reported People magazine.
	"When I saw Orlando on Broadway in Romeo and Juliet, I was blown away. For someone to be able to learn all that and hold the energy to do it every day, six days a week - I have so much respect for him," Kerr said.
	"We don't run lines though. We keep that very separate. That would be like me asking him to teach me how to catwalk," she added.
	Kerr in an interview to the November issue of the Cosmopolitan magazine reveals a different side of her personality.
	"I'm a lot stronger than people think. I'm that person who says, no matter what the problem is, there's a solution. That's the way my brain is wired," she said.
	"If someone says to me, 'Well, that's not possible, It can't happen,' I say, 'Yes it is. I'm going to sit here and .

I have so much respect for Orlando Bloom: Miranda Kerr

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez admits she had always doubted her singing ability until she met ex-husband Marc Anthony, who assured her she was good at it.
	The 'On The Floor' hitmaker admits she used to be insecure about her vocal range and it wasn't until she met Anthony, that she began to realise she was a successful international popstar due to her talent, and not her flawless looks, reported Contactmusic.
	"The biggest insecurity I had was my singing... Even though I had sold 70 million records, there was this feeling like, 'I'm not good at this'. And while I was married to Marc, he helped me get over it. He kept telling me, 'You're the only one holding yourself back from reaching your full potential as a singer. You have to let go'.
	"I was always so insecure. Then I grew, little by little, and realised, wait a minute, this is not a fluke. I'm not a mistake. And I know what I'm doing," she said.
	The 44-year-old star split from Anthony in July 2011 and has been dating ...

Jennifer Lopez doubted singing ability

Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and girl friend Anna Kournikova are reportedly heading for a split after staying together for 12 years.
	The couple have hit a rough patch because the 38-year-old singer, son of legendary Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias, is not rushing into marriage, reported the Huffington Post.
	"Anna is getting tired of waiting for him to decide if he wants to marry her or not. They've been together for so long, she feels like it's never going to happen. She is ready to move on," a source said.
	Despite rumours in May that Iglesias and 32-year-old Kournikova were due to tie the knot, his management team insisted that they have "no intention" to marry in the near future.
	Last year, the 'Hero' hitmaker was forced to deny that they had secretly wed after calling Kournikova his wife, in Russian, while at a gig in her native country.

Enrique Iglesias, Anna Kournikova split?

Actress Kate Hudson has stepped into the world of fashion by introducing a collection of workout clothes.
	The "Something Borrowed" star has co-founded the gym collection titled Fabletics with online fashion retailer JustFab Inc, reported New York Daily News.
	The actress, who encourages women to exercise in style, hopes the line, which includes sportswear and accessories, will be affordable as all items are priced under USD 100.
	"At Fabletics, we believe all women should be able to have hip styles and amazing quality at prices that won't break the bank," she said.
	The collection, which features sports bras, jackets, sweatshirts and scarves, is available online through the shopping website.

Kate Hudson introduces workout line

Actress Angelina Jolie has sparked fresh wedding rumours with Brad Pitt after she was spotted wearing two rings on her left hand in Bondi Beach, Australia.
	The gossip mills are abuzz about a secret Pitt-Jolie wedding after the photographs hit the net, reported Radar online.
	Jolie's new ring appears to be thicker and made of a lighter precious metal than the gold one that appeared on her finger in the spring.
	Back in March, the 38-year-old mother of six was seen wearing a simple gold band in place of her massive USD 500,000 engagement ring when she visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda on a goodwill mission.
	But Jolie shot down rumours of a wedding.

Angelina Jolie's double rings ignite rumours of secret wedding

'Coronation Street' actress Michelle Keegan has been named the hottest woman on TV.
	Keegan, 26, bested the likes of Jorgie Porter, Katrina Bowden, Olivia Munn and Emily Atack in the poll for FHM magazine, reported OK! magazine.
	Keegan, who got engaged to actor Mark Wright last month, celebrated her win by stripping down to her underwear.
	"I really didn't expect that! It's very flattering, especially as I don't play anyone sexy. My character, Tina, is really dressed down and she's a tomboy, so I don't really get it, but I'm chuffed!
	"I agree that girls look better  when they're dressed more natural. I think that's a bit more, not sexy, but real, you know? And I find that more attractive. You know what it is? I think you're more sexy when you're not trying," she said.

Michelle Keegan crowned hottest woman on TV

Singer Jessie J has claimed that some popstars are mean and miserable behind the scenes because they party too hard.
	The 25-year-old singer said that she quit drinking alcohol a year ago and avoids parties in order to remain professional and focused on her career, reported Showbiz spy.
	"I like my life to be pure and clean and organised, and I like to have had eight hours' sleep a night. I honestly don't think I'd be as successful if I was a party animal. Because I don't think my personality would be as focused and open as it is.
	"I won't mention no names, but I've met artists who are so 'on it' when they're on camera, or on stage, so the audience and the media thinks that they're like that, and then you see them come off stage, and they're mean, they're miserable and they're late," she said.

Some popstars are mean and miserable: Jessie J

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and director Steven Spielberg are among six people who have received Harvard University's highest honour in the field of African and African-American studies.
	Harvard honoured its W E B Du Bois medal winners at a ceremony yesterday.
	Sotomayor, the first Latina to serve on the high court, said she was deeply honoured.
	The Hutchins Center for African and African-American Research, which presents the medals, credited Sotomayor for speaking of her upbringing to inspire children trying to succeed in the face of adversity.
	The center cited Spielberg's filmmaking and his establishment of a foundation to record oral histories of survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides.
	Presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett, playwright Tony Kushner, Georgia civil rights activist and US Rep John Lewis, and National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern also received awards.

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