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Hunt for new Carol Vorderman begins
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Channel 4 has kick-started its search for a new Carol Vorderman - announcing it was looking for a man or woman to fill her shoes.
Ricky Martin a father of twin boys
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
There will not be much "livin' la vida loca" for Ricky Martin these days - he is now the father of twin boys.
Bond film bosses turn down new book
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Bond film bosses have turned down the chance to adapt the latest 007 book for the big screen.
Dave Matthews Band sax player dies
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
LeRoi Moore, saxophone player for the Dave Matthews Band, has died from injuries he received in an accident on an all-terrain vehicle.
Anne didn't reckon on movie career
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Although Anne Hathaway's career has gone from strength to strength in recent years, the star admits she didn't think she'd ever make it into movies.
Dick and Dom say goodbye to Radio 1
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Former children's presenters Dick and Dom are leaving Radio 1 as part of the station's weekend schedule changes.
Glitter refused entry to Hong Kong
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has been refused entry to Hong Kong by Chinese authorities after flying to the country from Thailand, the Foreign Office confirmed.
Anna at Playboy HQ for comedy shoot
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Anna Faris has spoken of how excited she was to work with Hugh Hefner in the Playboy Mansion.
Brits good at villains, says Stamp
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
The Brits are best at playing baddies in American movies according to Terence Stamp.
OJ co-accused plea for trial delay
8:57pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
OJ Simpson's only remaining co-accused has made a last-ditch application to persuade a Las Vegas judge to postpone the start of their armed robbery and kidnapping trial.
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Brown hails France's stance on war
Updated 10:40pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Gordon Brown has praised President Nicolas Sarkozy's determination to carry on in Afghanistan, despite the loss of 10 French soldiers in a Taliban ambush.
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