Amia Miley angry after being mistaken for Kim Kardashian on Twitter
June 14th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, June 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A picture of a porn star, taken two years ago, appeared on Twitter, rising a series of suggestions about US socialite Kim Kardashian. ... Read more...
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Argentina may issue currency with Evita’s likeness
June 4th, 2012 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, June 4 (IANS/EFE) Argentina may issue special bills bearing the likeness of Eva Duarte, also known as Evita, to mark the 60th anniversary of the death of ... Read more...
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Prince Harry disguises himself as brother
March 11th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 11 (IANS) Britain's Prince Harry donned a mask bearing his brother Prince William's likeness for a charity fun run, the Sport Relief Mile, in Brazil.Harry was given ... Read more...
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Madhuri Dixit to be immortalised in wax
January 5th, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, well-known for her natural acting talent and graceful dancing, is the latest Indian film star to join the A-list line ... Read more...
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Shane Warne’s bronze statue unveiled outside hallowed MCG
December 22nd, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 22 (IANS) Shane Warne was immortalised in bronze Thursday with a new statue of the legendary Australian cricketer being unveiled outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).Almost five years ... Read more...
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Vladimir Putin’s double found in China
November 23rd, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 23 (IANS) A farmer from central China has recently been found to bear a striking resemblance to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.Luo Yuanping has become a minor celebrity ... Read more...
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Two Argentine men find out they were switched at birth
November 16th, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Nov 16 (IANS/EFE) Two men living a few blocks from each other in the Argentine town of Azul learned at the age of 34 that a nurse inadvertently ... Read more...
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Forensic student reconstructs Stone Age boy’s face
October 21st, 2011 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 21 (IANS) A forensic science student has successfully reconstructed the face of a Stone Age boy who lived outside Stavanger in Norway around 7,500 years ago.Jenny Barber, a ... Read more...
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Spaniard to sue FBI for using his image in Osama poster
October 12th, 2011 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, Oct 12 (IANS/EFE) Spanish lawmaker Gaspar Llamazares, spokesman for the United Left coalition, plans to sue the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for using his image to create ... Read more...
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Remo pens song for Hazare campaign
August 27th, 2011 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Aug 27 (IANS) Goa musician Remo Fernandes has penned an anthem for Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption, saying it is his "tiny contribution" to the movement.The well-known Bollywood ... Read more...
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T-Pain files a lawsuit against auto-tune maker Antares Technologies
July 29th, 2011 - 10:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) R&B singer T-Pain has filed a lawsuit against Antares Technologies, who are the makers of the popular vocal effect known as ‘auto-tune’. It ought to be ... Read more...
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Johnny Depp was fond of ‘The Lone Ranger’ character Tonto
May 10th, 2011 - 12:34 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Johnny Depp has revealed his fondness for “The Lone Ranger” character Tonto. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Depp revealed that he watched the highly popular ... Read more...
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MJ estate settles dispute with ‘Heal the World’ charity
April 21st, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 21 (ANI): Michael Jackson's estate has reached a settlement with the Heal the World Foundation (HTWF), which it had sued in 2009 on grounds that it has no right ... Read more...
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Kelly Ripa unveils her wax statue in Madame Tussauds
April 8th, 2011 - 1:19 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, April 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kelly Ripa has unveiled her wax figure in New York. The figure of the TV personality was unveiled at the Madame Tussauds today.The real Kelly and ... Read more...
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Miley Cyrus seeks legal advice over sex doll
April 4th, 2011 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 4 (ANI): Singer Miley Cyrus is reportedly seeking legal advice after she came to know that a range of blow-up sex dolls, designed in her likeness, are being sold.Cyrus, ... Read more...
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New Royal coin downplays Will’s bald patch in commemorative medal
February 12th, 2011 - 7:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 12 (ANI): Birmingham Mint has released a commemorative medal for William and Kate's wedding, which apparently shows the Prince will a full head of hair.However, it seems unlikely that ... Read more...
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Einstein’s 69-yr-old granddaughter wants her due
February 7th, 2011 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Feb 7 (ANI): The university that owns the lucrative rights to Albert Einstein's name is refusing to give a dollar to his family.The late scientist's granddaughter Evelyn Einstein, who approached ... Read more...
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Facebook To Permit The Advertisers To Republish The Users’ Posts
January 27th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
January 27, 2011 (Pen Men at Work): Facebook’s consumers, who sign on to a store or click the `like'’ button for a brand name, may soon discover that those acts have been ... Read more...
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Marley’s family wins image rights case
January 23rd, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 23 (IANS) Bob Marley's family has won a legal battle against the bosses of an apparel company, who were accused of unfairly selling products bearing the reggae legend's image.Marley's heirs ... Read more...
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Your genes help you pick your friends: Study
January 18th, 2011 - 12:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 18 (ANI): In a new study, scientists found that groups of friends show patterns of genetic similarity.The study was conducted by lead author James Fowler, a social scientist at the ... Read more...
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Monroe to be back on big screen?
January 16th, 2011 - 7:09 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Marilyn Monroe looks set to make a screen comeback from beyond the grave after the rights to her image were taken up by a branding expert.Jamie Salter ... Read more...
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Pretty Little Liars: Who Is The Secretive “A?”
January 4th, 2011 - 9:24 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Hanna (played by Ashley Benson) is alive after being hit by a car in the last episode of the ‘Pretty Little Liars’. As the pretty gang argues who is to ... Read more...
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Lohans consult lawyers over movie spoof
December 30th, 2010 - 2:33 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 30 (IANS) Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan's mother has confirmed that the family is considering legal action in a bid to stop a movie spoofing on the actress' personal life.Lydia ... Read more...
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Kate Middleton to Join Royal Waxworks of Madame Tussauds
December 28th, 2010 - 11:51 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Dec 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) When Kate Middleton marries Prince William this coming spring, she will become a member of the British Royal Family immediately. It may take a bit longer, however, for ... Read more...
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Critics slam likeness of Wills, Kate on new commemorative coin
December 24th, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 24 (ANI): The images of Prince William and his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton, on a new coin look nothing like the couple, say critics.The coin commemorating the royal couple's ... Read more...
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Gisele plays animated superhero in eco-friendly web show for kids
December 9th, 2010 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 9 (ANI): Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has lent her likeness to the AOL Kids web video series "Gisele & the Green Team."The Brazilian bombshell plays an animated superhero in this ... Read more...
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Kaspro warns England about Gabba ahead of Ashes Test
November 19th, 2010 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane (Australia), Nov.19 (ANI): Former Australian and Queensland fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz has warned England that they can expect some surprises when they take on Australia in the first Ashes Test at ... Read more...
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Sign of the times: Queen joins Facebook
November 8th, 2010 - 9:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Nov 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Royal Family in the United Kingdom has opened a page on Facebook and within an hour, more than 40,000 people expressed their likeness to the page. ... Read more...
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William Lawson’s stops the fake Morgan Freeman Ad
November 3rd, 2010 - 12:42 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Nov 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) William "B.J." Lawson’s bid to enter Congress this term suffered a major setback when it emerged that an ad that features what seems like Morgan Freeman’s ... Read more...
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Morgan Freeman denies recording for GOP ad campaign
November 2nd, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 2 (ANI): Actor Morgan Freeman has said that he never narrated a campaign ad for B.J. Lawson, as claimed by a North Carolina Republican candidate and his campaign manager.B.J. Lawson ... Read more...
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‘Bacon Kevin Bacon’ On Auction Now!
October 2nd, 2010 - 6:51 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Oct 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) This year the fashion tastes of celebrities have taken a bizarre twist, what with Lady Gaga donning the meat dress! The latest celebrity who is turning ... Read more...
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Gwen Stefani calls her wax image ‘weird’
September 24th, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 24 (IANS) Singer Gwen Stefani was amused when her waxwork figure was unveiled at Las Vegas' Madame Tussauds Museum.
It was unveiled Wednesday, Contactmusic.com reports. The singer spent several ... Read more...
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Baltimore’s tribute to Frank Zappa
September 21st, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The legendary American musician Frank Zappa was born in Baltimore, however, gained more popularity in Europe.On the 19th of Sept, European fans of this late great ... Read more...
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Nefertiti’s bust reveals she wasn’t the beauty as believed
September 20th, 2010 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 20 (ANI): A scan of ancient beauty Nefertiti's bust, one of the world's most famous objects, has revealed that the Egyptian queen actually had a bent nose and even had ... Read more...
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Russian Spy Anna Chapman Immortalized as Action Figure Doll
July 23rd, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
July 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) ‘Herobuilders.com, the doll manufacturers who are famous for such likenesses as the Sarah Palin schoolgirl doll, an Obama likeness, and a Bernie Madoff model are at ... Read more...
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