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Chelsea salute Richard Attenborough after life president`s death

Chelsea salute Richard Attenborough after life president`s death

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 16:55

Chelsea have paid tribute to life president Richard Attenborough, who has died at the age of 90, saying that the Oscar-winning film director`s "personality was woven into the tapestry of the club over seven decades".

Posh reveals simple dress that wooed Becks on their first date

Posh reveals simple dress that wooed Becks on their first date

Last Updated: Sunday, June 22, 2014, 13:35

Victoria Beckham has revealed that it was a plain orange mini-dress that helped her win hubby David Beckham`s heart on their first date back in 1997.

Comparisons never affected me or my music: Pitbull

Comparisons never affected me or my music: Pitbull

Last Updated: Friday, June 20, 2014, 17:13

American rapper Pitbull`s "We are one (ole ola)" - the official 2014 FIFA World Cup song - has received mixed response from music lovers worldwide and was even compared to previous FIFA songs. But the singer is unperturbed.

Beyond cricket: Stars now back other sports

Beyond cricket: Stars now back other sports

Last Updated: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 16:07

At last, they`ve moved beyond cricket! From Amitabh Bachchan and Suneil Shetty to John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, Bollywood stars are lending their star power to games like football, shooting and kabaddi to give these neglected sports much needed patronage.

FIFA World Cup: Hublot, Tissot design special watches for soccer lovers

FIFA World Cup: Hublot, Tissot design special watches for soccer lovers

Last Updated: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 00:16

As the football fever has gripped the entire world, Hublot and Tissot have come up with some special watches for the soccer lovers.

Snarled traffic has Pele glued to radio

Snarled traffic has Pele glued to radio

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 11:17

Pele was glued to the radio as heavy traffic in Sao Paulo meant the Brazil legend missed the first half of his country`s goalless draw Tuesday with Mexico.

FIFA WC: Capello bans Russians from tweeting

FIFA WC: Capello bans Russians from tweeting

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 15:57

Coach Fabio Capello known for his disciplinarian attitude has imposed a social media black out on his Russian squad at the World Cup.

Turtles replace pandas to predict World Cup results

Turtles replace pandas to predict World Cup results

Last Updated: Monday, June 16, 2014, 14:55

The enthusiasm of lining up animals to predict FIFA World Cup results is undiminished in China despite people being stopped from putting in place a team of panda cubs to predict the results.

Stuart Broad `dating` lingerie model Bealey Mitchell

Stuart Broad `dating` lingerie model Bealey Mitchell

Last Updated: Sunday, June 15, 2014, 13:42

Stuart Broad recently went on a date with lingerie model Bealey Mitchell after she got Broad`s number from friends and arranged a date with him, according to reports.

Monica Seles to marry 72-year-old billionaire

Monica Seles to marry 72-year-old billionaire

Last Updated: Friday, June 13, 2014, 04:14

Monica Seles has said "yes" to 72-year-old billionaire, Tom Golisano, and is all set to walk down the aisle with him.

Mario Balotelli set to marry model girlfriend

Mario Balotelli set to marry model girlfriend

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 19:16

Temperamental Italian striker Mario Balotelli ensured headlines of the positive sort today announcing on his Twitter account he is to marry his girlfriend the Belgian model Fanny Neguesha.

Theo Walcott posts first pic of new baby boy on Facebook

Theo Walcott posts first pic of new baby boy on Facebook

Last Updated: Sunday, April 13, 2014, 11:54

English footballer Theo Walcott, who recently welcomed his first son Finley with wife Melanie Slade, took to Facebook to share an adorable photo of the newborn.

Boxing legend Muhammed Ali `big time` basketball fan: Andre Berto

Boxing legend Muhammed Ali `big time` basketball fan: Andre Berto

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 12:04

Two-time boxing champion Andre Berto has reportedly revealed that the former world heavyweight champion Muhammed Ali is a huge basketball fan.

Coleen Rooney tipped as `hot favourite` to attend 2014 World Cup despite FA ban

Coleen Rooney tipped as `hot favourite` to attend 2014 World Cup despite FA ban

Last Updated: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 13:34

Irish bookmakers Paddy Power have reportedly tipped the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Kyle Walker as hot favourites to travel to Brazil this summer for the FIFA World Cup.

Julio Iglesias has never met son Enrique`s girlfriend Anna Kournikova

Julio Iglesias has never met son Enrique`s girlfriend Anna Kournikova

Last Updated: Friday, March 28, 2014, 16:41

Enrique Iglesias has been with Anna Kournikova for 12 years, but his father Julio Iglesias says he still hasn`t met the beauty.

Martina Hingis reveals things she can`t live without

Martina Hingis reveals things she can`t live without

Last Updated: Friday, March 28, 2014, 16:31

Martina Hingis has revealed that there are a few things that she just can`t live without.

Rugby ace Keith Mason quits sport in quest to become next `James Bond`

Rugby ace Keith Mason quits sport in quest to become next `James Bond`

Last Updated: Sunday, March 23, 2014, 16:18

London: The Super League player Keith Mason has quit rugby in his quest to become the next James Bond and is currently concentrating on making it in the Hollywood.