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Comic books 'good for children's learning'
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Comic books are good for children's learning and "just as complex as any other kind of literature", according to new research. Scientists at the University of Illinois claim that comics can help promote literacy in young readers. Carol L. Tilley, a professor of library and information science at the school, said: "If reading is to lead to any meaningful knowledge or comprehension, readers must approach a text with (more) »
- By Ian Mason
Verne Troyer 'threatened ex-girlfriend'
23 minutes ago
Verne Troyer has been accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend. The Sun reports that Yvette Monet has been granted a temporary restraining order against the former Celebrity Big Brother contestant. Court papers allegedly record that she asked Troyer to stop contacting her after he sent her a number of abusive text messages and emails describing her as a "hooker". The actor also reportedly warned Monet that she "better (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
N-Dubz star 'likes crashing toy planes'
33 minutes ago
N-Dubz star Dappy is reportedly addicted to model aeroplanes. According to The Sun, the rapper particularly enjoys crashing the planes, at a cost of up to £1,000 per week. "Dappy is really into his model planes at the moment," a source said. "He's obsessed and has a whole stack of them. He thinks nothing about crashing them and then going out and buying a couple (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Acorah raises Jackson's grave complaint
36 minutes ago
TV medium Derek Acorah has claimed that he was contacted by the late Michael Jackson because he is unhappy with his final resting place. Acorah announced on the Sky1 televised seance that the King Of Pop is "at peace", although he had wanted to be buried next to Marilyn Monroe. According to the Daily Mail, the psychic revealed that Jackson was speaking through him and (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
Live Blog: 'Strictly Come Dancing'
43 minutes ago
After a two-week absence - we really are sorry - the Digital Spy Strictly blog is back! Unless you've been living under a rock for the last month, you'll be fully aware that tonight's show is taking place in the glamour capital of the UK - Blackpool! And after Zoë's shock departure last Saturday, we can expect plenty of tears and (more) »
- By Alex Fletcher
Arlene Phillips lands Sadler's Wells job
45 minutes ago
Arlene Phillips has announced that she will become a new director of Sadler's Wells theatre. The former Strictly Come Dancing judge has already been working with the London venue on the online Global Dance Contest. She has now been offered a position on the board of directors, BBC News reports. Her duties will include overseeing the theatre's governance and acting as an ambassador for the playhouse. Phillips said that she is "delighted" about her (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Fox 'ignores people finding her sexy'
51 minutes ago
Megan Fox has insisted that she doesn't notice people finding her attractive. The Jennifer's Body star claimed that her low-key life with boyfriend Brian Austin Green has shielded her from the mania surrounding her appearance, reports Stv. Fox said: "I don't really experience it because I've been in the same relationships forever. "I stay at home most of the time, but I guess I'm not complaining. Nobody in their right mind would complain. It's great." (more) »
- By Marcell Minaya
McCartney: 'Beatles weren't that good'
51 minutes ago
Sir Paul McCartney has claimed that The Beatles weren't very good when they first formed. In an interview with radio station Xfm, McCartney revealed that he wasn't surprised the band were turned down by record label Decca. "We obviously weren't that good," he said. "We were formulating it all. You wouldn't have thought we were that great. You'd have turned us down if you were a record company. And they did - Decca turned us down!" McCartney added that the group learned how to perform for an audience when they spent time in Germany. "When we first went to Hamburg, there'd be no-one in (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Gregg Hurwitz talks 'Moon Knight'
56 minutes ago
Writer Gregg Hurwitz has teased what lies ahead for Moon Knight when the third part of Shock and Awe hits shelves. Vengeance of the Moon Knight #3 continues the storyline, in which The Hood resurrects Marc Spector's former partner-turned-nemesis Raoul Bushman. Hurwitz told Cbr: "His resurrection means he's coming back with the kind of vengeance and hatred you can only have against a former friend and ally. "Bushman is a soldier and he's all about building an army. Some of his troops are going (more) »
- By Ian Mason
Soaps Ratings Roundup: November 6
1 hour ago
Coronation Street led the Friday evening soaps ratings yesterday evening, overnight figures show. The Manchester soap's final two episodes of the week, which saw Tony call Roy's bluff and Joe propose to Gail, had 8.48m (38.6%) and 8.96m (38%) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm. ITV2's repeats in the hour from 12.50am added 134k (3.4%) and 121k (4.5%). EastEnders' instalment, meanwhile, which saw Peggy kiss Archie, drew 8.71m (38.5%) at 8pm. BBC Three's 10pm repeat was the most-watched multichannel programme of the day, adding 655k (3.5%). ITV's offering of Emmerdale (more) »
- By Kris Green
Boyle did not suspect Patel, Pinto love
1 hour ago
Danny Boyle has voiced his surprise over the relationship between Dev Patel and Freida Pinto. The director said that he did not see any hints of romance when working with the "soulmates" on the set of Slumdog Millionaire. WENN quotes Boyle as saying: "I was a bit surprised at first, but then those things tend to pass me by. "I'm delighted for them, they seem to (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
Madonna finishes new screenplay
1 hour ago
Madonna has confirmed that she has completed writing a new film script. The popstar, who wrote and directed her first feature Filth And Wisdom in 2008, said that she is planning to relaunch her movie career. The 51-year-old told Absolute Now: "I just finished writing a script and I am trying to get funding and casting for it, believe it or not. "It's called (more) »
- By Marcell Minaya
Mark Owen to wed at Scottish castle
2 hours ago
Take That have reportedly arrived in Scotland ahead of Mark Owen's wedding tomorrow. Gary Barlow, Jason Orange and Howard Donald touched down at Inverness Airport yesterday and were taken to nearby Cawdor Castle, where the celebrations are to take place. A source told The Sun that Owen, 37, is attempting to keep his wedding to Emma Griffiths, 33, as private an affair as possible. The couple will marry in front of (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
Chris Brown reveals Rihanna attack rage
3 hours ago
Chris Brown has blamed rage for his attack on Rihanna in February. The singer, who assaulted his former girlfriend following a pre-Grammys party in Los Angeles, admitted that he should have thought before he acted. Speaking about the incident, the 20-year-old told MTV: "Just anger. Yeah, anger. Young people, we do before we think." Rihanna recently said that there was "no soul" (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
Digital distributors shun PC 'MW2'
3 hours ago
Online storefronts have refused to stock the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 due to its mandatory installation of the Steamworks client. Digital distributors Impulse, Gamersgate and Direct2Drive declined to sell the title. The latter referred to the Valve software as a "Trojan horse". The PC edition of the upcoming war sim will use Steamworks for installation, patching and saved game management. "We don't believe games should force the user to install a Trojan horse," Direct2Drive told Gamesutra. The retailers cited a conflict of interest as the main reason for not stocking a title carrying a competitor's (more) »
- By Mark Langshaw
McFadden's baby "very sick" in hospital
4 hours ago
Steve McFadden's 4-month-old daughter Amelie has been taken to hospital suffering with breathing problems. The EastEnders actor has been at her bedside since she was diagnosed with bronchilitis at London's Whittington Hospital on Tuesday, reports The Sun. The baby is said to be "very sick" and is being fed through a tube. Amelie's mother Rachel Sidwell stated: "It's extremely (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
Kym Marsh admits to pregnancy fears
4 hours ago
Kym Marsh has revealed that she is terrified of having another child following the loss of her son Archie, who was born 20 weeks premature in February and died minutes later. The Coronation Street star has teamed up with ITV's Tonight programme for an investigation into why the number of premature babies is so high. She explained that she was compelled to take part to help other mothers. Marsh, who (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
Nintendo: 'No Wii HD in 2010'
4 hours ago
Nintendo has moved to end speculation that it is to release a high definition version of the Wii next year. In an interview with Gttv, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime refuted Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter's claim that a HD edition of its home console would be released in 2010. "Michael [Pachter] continues to be the only one who believes this is going to happen," he stated. "I (more) »
- By Mark Langshaw
Jamie Archer threatens to quit 'X Factor'?
6 hours ago
Jamie Archer has reportedly been considering his future on The X Factor due to his worsening relationship with Simon Cowell. Archer, 34, threatened to quit after he was banned from going on tour with Bon Jovi because he is contracted to the ITV show, reports The Sun. A friend of the contestant claimed that he is also fed up with how he is being treated by his mentor Cowell. "He was on the verge of quitting at the weekend because he was so angry at being given rubbish songs and some judges' comments. He hasn't forgiven Simon for changing his song," they stated. "Their relationship is not great. There were already (more) »
- By Sarah Rollo
Golgoth to resurrect 'Joe & Mac' series
6 hours ago
Golgoth Studio will reboot Data East's classic Joe & Mac series for its next project, the developer has confirmed. The studio is currently working on a remake of arcade shoot-em-up Toki, which first appeared in 1989. It will resurrect the caveman platformer following its completion. "As some websites know what will be our next game work, we prefer [to] announce it officially. After our Toki remake release, we'll work on [the] (more) »
- By Mark Langshaw
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