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Sania Mirza's tennis dream
Ace Indian player Sania Mirza says she wants to give back to the world through tennis.
Robbie Williams' daughter 'destined' for show business
Singer Robbie Williams says his daughter is ''destined'' for a showbiz career because she already loves being on stage. The 44-year-old singer, who has five-year-old daughter Teddy and three-year-old son Charlton with his wife Ayda Field, said that while he is trying his best to keep his family away from the spotlight, Teddy is already in love with it, reported Contactmusic. ''Teddy, our daughter, we're trying to keep her away from show business, but I think it's a useless thing we're trying to do. "She actually cries when I go on stage because she can't. She's already destined for a life in show business. But we shall see, who knows?'' Williams said.
Good Bye 'Adventure Time'
As Cartoon Network's 'Adventure Time' ends its 10-season run on September 3, a DVD box set will be released on September 4 with Seasons 8 through 10.The fantasy show featured characters like Jake the Dog, who talks and can easily change into almost anything; Marceline the Vampire Queen; Princess Bubblegum; and Lady Rainicorn (half-rainbow and half-unicorn).Speaking about the fantastical character of the show, Adam Muto, the series showrunner, said that during the early days of the show, they had to fight. But when Cartoon Network saw the results of every episode, they gave creator Pendleton Ward and his brain trust more freedom with the characters.About the final episode, Muto also said that he is hoping that the fans get something from the finale- happiness, joy or sadness.
Fire ravages 200-year-old Brazil museum
A huge fire has broken out at the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, the oldest scientific institution in the country.
Gerard Butler puts on loved-up display with girlfriend
Actor Gerard Butler put on a loved-up display with his girlfriend Morgan Brown amid claims that they are searching for a house in New York together.
Nick Jonas gets personal 'photographer'
Global icon Priyanka Chopra turned personal photographer for her singer beau Nick Jonas.On Monday, the 'Jealous' singer posted a photo of him enjoying his Mexican holiday and gave the picture courtesy to Priyanka.He wrote "A man and the mountains. ?? @priyankachopra"After keeping fans and media guessing for the longest time, the much-in-love couple confirmed their engagement last month with a 'roka' ceremony, followed by a private party in Mumbai. Both the events were attended by near and dear ones of the couple.Soon after the ceremony, Nick flew to the US while PeeCee stayed back to continue shooting for her upcoming project 'The Sky is Pink.
McCain buried at US Naval Academy
Late United States Senator, John McCain was on Sunday laid to rest in a private ceremony at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, next to his long-time friend and Naval Academy classmate Adm. Charles R. Larson.The ceremony was attended by McCain's family, friends, former classmates and other military leaders, reported the Wall Street Journal.Speaking at CNN's "State of the Union" talk show, former Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, one of McCain's closest friends in the Senate, said that the burial is "going to be hard, because it's the last farewell.""Religiously, I feel their body is there, but their soul is on to the next world. But I'm left with incredible memories. I say goodbye, but I'll thank God I knew a man like John McCain," said Lieberman.Meanwhile, Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) said that McCain life was about service to a cause greater than oneself. "If you're thinking of public service, pick a cause worthy of a good fight, and, above all else, when you make a mistake, admit it,"
Myleene Klass saved daughter from choking
Singer Myleene Klass saved her 11-year-old daughter Ava from choking during a holiday.
Prince Charles gets bespoke Tata Motors' electric Jaguar
Britain's Prince Charles has acquired the royal family's first electric car with a bespoke Tata Motors' Jaguar I-Pace in his favourite blue shade that has been made exclusively for him. The environmental campaigner, who has already installed solar panels on royal roofs and switched to low-energy light bulbs, will be handed the keys to the new 60,000-pound Jaguar I-Pace next week, the Sunday Times reported. Charles, the 69-year-old heir to the British throne, requested that his new Jag be painted in his preferred shade of Loire blue, a choice that will not be available to other buyers of the model. The Jaguar will join a royal fleet including Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and Range Rovers that run on petrol and diesel. An electric charging point has been installed at Clarence House, Prince Charles' London home, the newspaper reported. His father, the Duke of Edinburgh, also regularly travelled around London in an environmentally-friendly liquid petroleum gas-powered Metrocab before retiring ..
Japan's swimmer Ikee named Asian Games' MVP
Japan's young swimmer Rikako Ikee was named the Indonesia Asian Games' Most Valuable Player (MVP) here on Sunday after winning six gold and two silver medals. She received $50,000 in prize money.
Mother, daughter die after being electrocuted by table fan
A woman and her daughter died after being electrocuted by a table fan on Sunday, police said. Amlavati Devi (30) and her daughter Antu (2) were sleeping in their home in Sonadih Bhagwanpur village when the fan fell on them, they said. "The incident took place on Sunday... The table fan fell on Amlavati Devi and Antu who were fast asleep. Both died as they came into contact with electricity," Superintendent of Police (Ballia) Shriparna Gongulee said. Police said Amlavati's mother-in-law Sushila Devi tried to save the duo but failed. She sustained burn injuries and was admitted to a local government hospital. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination, police said.
Notify rules on pet shops in 2 weeks or face action: HC to Centre
The Delhi High Court has granted two weeks time to the Centre to notify rules to regulate running of pet shops and warned that failure to do so could invite strict action against officials concerned. A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao passed the order after the central government sought two more weeks time to notify the rules. "Time of two weeks sought by the respondent 1 (Centre) is granted subject to the condition that if the rules are notified by the next date of hearing on September 17, we will consider taking strict action against officials concerned," the court said. The court was hearing a PIL by animal rights activist Gauri Maulekhi, seeking framing of rules under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act to regulate functioning of pet shops. She has alleged in her plea that animals were subjected to intense cruelty in several pet shops The high court had earlier also told the central government that it cannot wait "indefinitely" for finalising pet shop
Hailey Baldwin 'beyond excited' to marry Justin Bieber
Model Hailey Baldwin is super excited about her wedding with Justin Bieber. The 21-year-old model and the "Love Yourself" hitmaker got engaged earlier this year, just one month after they rekindled their romance following a 2016 fling. ''I'm beyond excited," she told Stellar magazine. Being in a high profile relationship may have made Baldwin a soft target for haters, but the model said she has learned how to ''ignore the negativity". "I don't think it's affected me really. I have learnt to just try my best to ignore the negativity at this time so that I can enjoy this season of my life," she added. The couple is planning to tie the knot sometime next year.
Gwyneth Paltrow kept Chris Martin's last name despite divorce
Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she kept Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's surname when they divorced. The 42-year-old actor took Martin's last name when they tied the knot in 2003 and has continued to be legally called 'Gwyneth Paltrow Martin' since their 2016 divorce for the sake of their children, 14-year-old daughter Apple and 12-year-old son Moses. ''I personally - legally - did keep my last married name. My legal name is Gwyneth Paltrow Martin. I think in my case, because I am known out in the world as Gwyneth Paltrow, I had always kept that identity in a way. But in things related to school I am Martin. Other children call me Mrs Martin, which is kind of hilarious. "It's a personal choice. I don't know - it has to be what's right for everybody. In some cases women really want to reclaim their own name. And in some cases people want to keep their married name," Paltrow told the Sunday Mirror. The duo split in 2014 before divorcing two years later and the actor got engaged to ...
Ariana Grande makes people angry at Aretha Franklin's funeral
Singer Ariana Grande, who performed at the funeral of late legendary singer Aretha Franklin, faced criticism from twitteratis for wearing short dress at the funeral.
Salma Hayek enjoys romantic day out in Venice
Actress Salma Hayek is enjoying her time with husband Francois-Henri Pinault.
America has always been great: John McCain's daughter
Meghan McCain, at her father, Senator John McCain's memorial service on Saturday, compared his legacy to United States President Donald Trump's "cheap rhetoric" of making America great again.Meghan did not mention Trump's name, but the references were directed at him, whose campaign slogan was 'Make America Great Again.'Meghan addressed the mourners at Washington National Cathedral saying, "We gather here to mourn the passing of American greatness, the real thing, not cheap rhetoric from men who will never come near the sacrifice he gave so willingly, nor the opportunistic appropriation of those who live lives of comfort and privilege while he suffered and served."Trump was, however, not present at the service in accordance with the wishes of the late lawmaker."The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great. We live in an era where we knock down old American heroes for all their imperfections when no leader wants to admit to fault or ...
Mel B's ex-male nanny reveals singer's drinking habits
Russell Updegraf, ex- male nanny of Melanie Janine Brown aka Mel B, has revealed shocking details about singer-actress' drinking habits saying she couldnt take care of her children on her own because she got blackout drunk nearly every day.
Franklin funeral bishop apologises to Grande
The bishop who officiated Aretha Franklin's funeral has apologised to Ariana Grande for how he touched her onstage and a joke he made about her name. Bishop Charles H Ellis III led Franklin's funeral and awkwardly greeted Grande on stage after she performed "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." Images of the moment showed Ellis' hand holding Grande well above her waist, with his fingers pressing against one side of her chest. The preacher apologised in an interview with The Associated Press at the cemetery where Franklin was interred late Friday. "It would never be my intention to touch any woman's breast. ... I don't know I guess I put my arm around her," Ellis said. "Maybe I crossed the border, maybe I was too friendly or familiar but again, I apologize." He said he hugged all the performers during Friday's eight-hour service. "I hug all the female artists and the male artists," Ellis said. "Everybody that was up, I shook their hands and hugged them. That's what we are all ...
Trump arrives at golf course as McCain funeral underway
US President Donald Trump on Saturday went to one of his golf courses as the final public ceremony honouring late US senator John McCain was under way in Washington. The president's motorcade arrived at Trump National Golf Club in Loudoun County, Virginia around 11:16am while eulogies to McCain were being delivered at his funeral at Washington's National Cathedral. Earlier, McCain's daughter Meghan had delivered a tearful address which pointedly took aim at the president's campaign slogan. "The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great," she said to applause from an audience that included Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, the president's daughter and son-in-law. Trump meanwhile was seen wearing a "Make America Great Again" cap on Saturday morning. McCain was one of Trump's sharpest critics, and made clear in one of his final wishes as he struggled with brain cancer that he did not want the president to attend his funeral. Trump waited ...