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US President Barack Obama delivers a statement alongside Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, following the death of the US Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens and others
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US President Barack Obama delivers a statement alongside Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, following the death of the US Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens and others
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Rihanna to go to rehab to get over 'Chris Brown addiction’
THE singer is reportedly considering entering rehab following a near break-down over her failed relationship to the rapper.
Justin Bieber accused of fleeing the scene in hit and run
Justin Bieber has been accused of leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a photographer with his car.
Saatchi: Why I accepted caution
Charles Saatchi has said he had accepted a police caution for clutching his wife Nigella Lawson's throat to stop the altercation "hanging over" them.
Caprice to star in reality show
Caprice is set to star in a reality TV series similar to the Real Housewives franchise.
Avril: I'm over break-up songs
Avril Lavigne has said she has moved on from singing about "boy-bashing and break-ups".
Charles Saatchi accepts caution for assault
Charles Saatchi has accepted a caution after he was photographed with his hands around Nigella Lawson's throat.
World War Z draws massive NY crowd
Thousands of fans brought Times Square to a standstill as they waited to catch a glimpse of Brad Pitt at his premiere for World War Z.
Perry talks Brand, Mayer with Vogue
Katy Perry "goes there" with Vogue about two of her high-profile relationships, as the magazine's July cover story.
Beckham jets in to take role as China soccer ambassador
RETIRED soccer star David Beckham has arrived in China for a week-long trip as the country's first global football ambassador.
Miriam: I work so I can buy my own shoes
BROADCASTER Miriam O'Callag- han has said she will always work – because she doesn't want to have to ask a man to buy her shoes.
