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Most people still talk on cell phones while driving despite knowing the dangers
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Washington, Apr : While most people understand the dangers of using electronic devices while driving, a large percentage used them anyway, a new survey has found.
According to the survey, released as part of the Us Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Nhtsa)'s recognition of Apr as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, approximately 660,000 drivers used cellphones or manipulated electronic devices while driving during daylight hours, numbers that have held steady since 2010, ABC News reported.
While fiddling with a stereo or iPod is dangerous and distracting while driving, according to the Nhtsa, texting and hand-held cellphone use were considered more dangerous and have. »
- Abhijeet Sen
George Michael battling health problems at 27k pounds-a-week Oz clinic
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London, Apr 7: George Michael has apparently been dealing with certain health difficulties, including emotional anxiety, at a 27,000-pounds-a-week rehabilitation facility in Australia.
The 49-year-old crooner, who was nearly killed by pneumonia in 2011, is said to have checked into the luxurious sanctuary for a two-month stay in February, the Sun reported.
The 'Careless Whisper' hit maker's boyfriend Fadi Fawaz also stayed with him at one of the clinic's extravagant homes in Byron Bay, New South Wales. (Ani) »
- Lohit Reddy
Leonardo DiCaprio 'dating' another supermodel
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Melbourne, Apr : Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly smitten by a 25-year-old model.
The 'Django Unchained' star, who is known for his love of women in the fashion industry, was linked to French model Margarita Gauchet earlier this year.
It's believed that their dalliance wasn't serious and he has now set his sights on Heather Hahn, News.com.au reported.
The pair were spotted enjoying dinner with friends in Miami late last month, with the 38-year-old making his attraction clear.
"Leo only had eyes for Heather. They were laughing and smiling and really seemed into each other," an insider told In Touch magazine.
"Leo was a total gentleman. He even pulled out Heather's chair for her!" the source said.
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- Shiva Prakash
I had regular bust-ups with Simon Cowell during Bgt auditions, says Alesha Dixon
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London, Apr 7: Alesha Dixon has revealed that she had a lot of arguments with Simon Cowell during the Britain's Got Talent auditions.
The singer told the Daily Star that she clashed with her boss after refusing to back down while judging acts for the show.
The 34-year-old singer said that there were many times when they disagreed and they got very passionate about the acts they believed in.
Dixon, who is returning to the panel for the new series after she proved a hit with fans last year, said that it was very much like girls versus boys, so she and Amanda Holden were up against Cowell and David Walliams a lot of the time.
She said that she doesn't think that Cowell would want her on the panel if she didn't. »
- Amith Ostwal
3-month pregnant Halle Berry flashes 'baby bump'
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Washington, Apr 7: Halle Berry, who is expecting her first child together with fiance Olivier Martinez, was potted flashing her baby bump, while taking a stroll around New York City on Saturday.
Sources told TMZ.com that Berry is three months pregnant and has already learned that she's having a boy.
The 47-year-old actress also has a five-year-old daughter, Nahla, from her previous relationship with model Gabriel Aubry. (Ani) »
- Anita Agarwal
Us man to be locked up for 10 yrs for jail break-ins
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Wellington, Apr : A Us man, who repeatedly used phony credentials to gain entry into New York City's jails, is set to be locked up for 10 years.
Matthew Matagrano, a former inmate, pleaded not guilty to felony burglary in Manhattan Supreme Court, Stuff.co.nz reported.
The judge doubled his bail to 100,000 dollars and ordered him to get medical attention.
According to the New York Post, Matagrano said that he repeatedly sneaked into jails because the people inside were "nice" and made him "feel important."
Authorities say Matagrano tried to get inside multiple city lockups, including Rikers Island and the Manhattan Detention Center, where he mingled with inmates for hours. (Ani) »
- Diksha Singh
Designers and photogs force women to become ultra-thin, say Pakistani models
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Karachi, Apr 7: Pakistani women models have revealed that it's the designers and photographers who are pressurizing them to lose weight.
Designers all over the world usually use size zero mannequins to make clothes and then want the same effect on the ramp. The scenario results in a model's ultimate desire: becoming rail-thin.
Model Fayezah Ansari, who recently came clean on her drug addiction, said if the clothes don't fit, then designers get upset,The Express Tribune reported.
A former model, who chose not to be named, revealed that drug abuse is the biggest problem in the Pakistani fashion world.
She stated that drugs are used to dehydrate the body and kill appetite.
"Real men don't want skeletons. »
- Rahul Kapoor
Kim Kardashian shows off bare baby bump on Instagram
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New York, Apr 7: Kim Kardashian has posted a photo on Instagram exposing her growing belly for all to see.
The TV reality star, who is nearly 6-month pregnant with her first child with rapper boyfriend Kanye West, posted the picture just a day after an elaborate basket decked in pink wrapping paper and bows was delivered to her home- hinting that her unborn child is a baby girl, the New York Daily News reported.
"Baby love," Kardashian captioned the self-taken snap.
The 32-yer-old actress could be seen with her shirt rolled up exposing her ever-growing belly. (Ani) »
- Amith Ostwal
'Gounder' community seeks ban on Prakash Raj's 'Gouravam'
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Chennai, April 7: The 'Gounder' community in Tamil Nadu has urged the state government to ban Prakash Raj's Tamil-Telugu bilingual production venture "Gouravam", contending that it feared the honour killing story may instigate communal disharmony.
"Gouravam", which features debutant Allu Sirish and Yami Gautam in the lead, is directed by Radha Mohan. The film's tentative release date is April 19.
They have submitted a written petition to the Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam -- avowedly representing the Gounder community and the neglected Kongu region of Tamil Nadu -- which will in turn forward it to the state government.
"In the trailer of the film, released recently, a large group of non-Dalits are shown indulging in. »
- Anita Agarwal
I am not a sex symbol, says Harry Styles
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London, Apr 7: One Direction's band member Harry Styles has insisted that he doesn't regard himself as a sexual hottie.
The 19-year-old star recently revealed in an interview with Look Magazine, that he could never get used to the oodles of attention that he gets, the Sun reported.
Speaking at the Loughran Gallery launch party in Shoreditch in east London, the 'Little Things' singer added that he was definitely not a sex symbol. (Ani) »
- Smith Cox
'Heavily pregnant' Jessica Simpson takes daughter out to lunch
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Washington, Apr 7: Jessica Simpson, who is expecting her second child with fiance Eric Johnson, was spotted taking her daughter Maxwell for an afternoon outing.
The 32-year-old actress was also accompanied by Johnson, as they went to take lunch at King's Fish House in Calabasas, California on Saturday, Radar Online reported.
Simpson sported a flowing patterned maxidress with a cleavage-baring neckline, topped with a denim jacket, while her daughter looked adorable in a toddler party dress. (Ani) »
- Smith Cox
Longoria has faith in dating websites
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Los Angeles, April 7: Actress Eva Longoria believes dating websites are a great way to find your soulmate after one of her friends found her life partner online.
But for herself, she relies on close friends to find her a partner.
"My girlfriend went on Match.com, (and) she's getting married this year. They are perfectly matched for each other. They are really a great couple," contactmusic.com quoted Longoria as saying.
But the 38-year-old, who is producing a new dating show called "Ready for Love", insists she is not ready to start Internet dating yet.
The "Desperate Housewives" actress, whose second marriage to basketball player Tony Parker ended in divorce in 2010, relies on her close circle of friends. »
- Arun Pandit
Disha learns Telugu through songs (With Image)
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Chennai, April 7: She is not taking any classes to learn Telugu, yet southern actress Disha Pandey has improved her knowledge of the language and gives credit to Telugu songs.
"I find listening to songs and learning the language more fun than taking classes. I don't say I have mastered the language yet, but I'm making progress and I'm happy about it. I think this way it's easier to learn because you can break the lyrics into words and learn the meaning," Disha told Ians.
"I take help of people on the sets to understand the meaning of words in a song. I have also started to converse in Telugu on the sets," she added.
Disha, who ventured into southern cinema with Tamil comedy "Tamizh Padam", went on to act in Tamil. »
- Diksha Singh
Carey Mulligan finds naked scenes liberating
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London, April 7: Actress Carey Mulligan, who has appeared naked in a number of films, says stripping for "Shame" was liberating for her as it "helped me deal with my own issues with my body".
"I am often terrified about different aspects of characters I am playing. With respect to nudity, it was vital to the character in 'Shame', who wasn't supposed to be a very attractive character and needed to be emotionally naked and lost in different ways," Mulligan told thesun.co.uk.
"This is who she is - a character who can stand fully naked in front of her brother and not feel anything. But doing the nudity for 'Shame' was actually very liberating for me and it helped me deal with my own issues with my body," she added.
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- Anita Agarwal
Overweight passengers will now have bigger toilets in flights
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Melbourne, Apr : A German company have come up with the Big Lavatory Concept that will be the first toilet on a plane to be tailored to the needs of obese passengers and wheelchair users.
Bigger toilets to cater for overweight passengers, augmented reality projections of the landscape below and reversible seats so friends can sit face to face are all innovations that could all soon be part of international flights, the Daily Telegraph reported.
The year's Crystal Cabin Awards have released a shortlist of 47 entrants which are in the running for the seven awards in aircraft design features to be announced this week at a Hamburg aviation trade fair.
While some are still ideas on a drawing board and set to be introduced. »
- Abhijeet Sen
I want to be a hot wife, says Carrie Underwood
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Washington, Apr : Carrie Underwood has opened up about her married life with her hockey player hubby Mike Fisher, and how she stays in shape.
The country singer seems to have it all - a successful career, gorgeous husband and positive outlook on life.
The Season 4 American Idol winner gives People magazine the inside scoop on her marriage and how she makes it work with NHL star Fisher.
Underwood has been on the road the last eight months doing her popular Blown Away tour, while Fisher has been in the midst of his hockey season for the Nashville Predators.
She admits the long-distance relationship is difficult, but they do their best to keep the marital spark lit.
Some of their favorite ways to stay. »
- Smith Cox
Liam, Chris good with women, says Elsa Pataky
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Los Angeles, April 7: Spanish model Elsa Pataky, who is married to actor Chris Hemsworth, says her husband and brother-in-law Liam are very good with women.
Although both the actors are known for their macho image, they, along with their third brother Luke, are very caring with the fairer sex.
"Chris, Liam and their brother Luke are tough and manly, but they really know how to take care of women. Their mom did a great job with them," people.com quoted Pataky as saying.
The model has a 10-month-old daughter India Rose with Chris.
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- Rahul Kapoor
Jessica Simpson to wed this summer
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Los Angeles, April 7: Singer-designer Jessica Simpson, who is pregnant with her second child and due to give birth to a baby boy in summer, plans to marry fiance Eric Johnson just one month after delivery.
"Jessica and Eric are adamant they want to wed this year. Before they found out Jessica was expecting her second child, they had already set the wheels in motion for a low-key (wedding) ceremony," radaronline.com quoted a source as saying.
"But then, they had to put their plans on ice when they discovered Jessica was pregnant. Plus, she wanted to avoid a clash with her best pal CaCee Cobb, who had a wedding back in December.
"So, Jessica and Eric have had to wait it out for the time being. When they were in Hawaii. »
- Machan Kumar
I not a sex symbol: Harry Styles
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London, April 7: Singer Harry Styles may have created an image of a womaniser for himself, but he says he is not a sex symbol.
The 19-year-old, who is a member of band One Direction, has a huge female fan following, but the singer hasn't got used to all the attention that he gets, reports thesun.co.uk.
"I don't think I can ever get used to any amount of attention I get. In no way am I a sex symbol, definitely not," Look magazine quoted Styles as saying.
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- Machan Kumar
Robert Pattinson enjoys boys' night out
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Los Angeles, April 7: Robert Pattinson, who recently returned here after filming his upcoming movie "The Rover" in Australia for two months, enjoyed a boys' night out with Vince actors Vaughn and Joaquin Phoenix.
The 26-year-old British actor was spotted leaving The Larchmont hotel with Vaughn and Phoenix Friday.
All three stars were joined by a number of other male friends and left the restaurant in a vintage Chevrolet Camaro afterwards, reports contactmusic.com.
Pattinson's night out with the guys follows reports that he and his on-and-off girlfriend of four years, Kristen Stewart, are finally back on track following a rough patch that stemmed from her fling with director Rupert Sanders last August.
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- Rahul Kapoor
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