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Geri Halliwell on women-welfare mission in Nepal
Washington, September 11 (ANI): Former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell showed her humanistic side by launching a campaign to help women suffering from gender based violence in Nepal.
As goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund, the singer is currently on a visit to the [...]
Winfrey comes out in defense of her decision to not support Brown
Washington, Sept 10 (ANI): Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has come out in defense of her decision to not to support Chris Brown, after the star slammed the TV titan for siding with ex-girlfriend Rihanna following the bust-up.
After Brown’s beating of Rihanna in February (09), Winfrey dedicated an episode of her hit daytime talkshow to [...]
‘Royal protection officers played poker, traded porn in Buckingham Palace’
London, Jun 30 (ANI): A former royal protection officer, who has been accused of being involved in a 3-million-pound betting and property scam, has laid claims that his colleagues played poker and traded pornography while working at Buckingham Palace.
Paul Page, 38, of Granville Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, is said to have allegedly cheated colleagues [...]
Farrah Fawcett leaves part of her fortune to women’s charities
London, June 29 (ANI): Farrah Fawcett had planned charity for victims of domestic abuse before she died of cancer.
The Charlie’s Angel’s star who had remained committed to helping the victimized in the society through out her successful career had set aside part of her fortune in her will to her favourite charities, the Daily Star [...]
Keira Knightley fronts domestic violence campaign
London, April 2 (ANI): Keira Knightley has starred in a new campaign against domestic abuse to help increase awareness for the Women’s Aid charity.
The two-minute film, directed by Joe Wright, shows the Pirates of the Caribbean star returning home after a day’s shoot but only to be beaten by her boyfriend.
The advertisement, entitled ‘CUT’, further [...]
Oprah says Rihanna’s low self-esteem made her return to Brown
New York, Mar 13 (ANI): Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has lashed out at Rihanna for reconciling with Chris Brown, who allegedly attacked her, as she feels Rihanna’s low self-esteem made her do what she did.
Oprah Winfrey dedicated an episode on her show to the victims of domestic violence, while talking about Chris Brown, who allegedly [...]
Rihanna, Chris Brown back together?
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Rihanna and her singer boyfriend Chris Brown are back together, it has emerged.
According to People magazine, the couple, who reportedly had been involved in a domestic abuse incident that led to charges against Brown, have rekindled their romance, reports Fox News.
“They’re together again,” People magazine quoted its source as saying.
“They [...]
Chris Brown, Rihanna stuck in Los Angeles due to police investigation
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Pop star Chris Brown and Rihanna are stuck in Los Angeles, as cops investigating their domestic abuse case have ordered them not to leave the town.
After Brown allegedly attacked the ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker, and left her with horrific injuries, both are holed up in different accommodations in L.A. for further questioning.
While Rihanna, [...]
Chris Brown hires Jacko’s losing lawyer for domestic abuse case
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): Pop star Chris Brown has left people baffled, as he has chosen none other than Michael Jackson’s former lawyer, who badly lost the onetime pop-king’s case, to represent him in his domestic abuse case against Rihanna.
Michael’s former lawyer Mark Geragos got him into trouble after he almost had him behind bars [...]
‘Bruised’ Rihanna goes into hiding
London, Feb 11 (ANI): Popstar Rihanna has gone into hiding to recover from an alleged attack by Chris Brown.
The ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker, who was reportedly punched on the face by Brown after an argument, is left with a swollen face, a split lip and bite marks on her hands.
The singer, who had planned to throw a [...]
Chris Brown’s Wrigley contract suspended amid ‘domestic abuse’ accusation
New York, Feb 10 (ANI): Pop star Chris Brown’s career is said to be in jeopardy following reports that he allegedly assaulted Rihanna, with Doublemint brand ‘Wrigley’ suspending his contract for the time being.
“Wrigley is concerned by the serious allegations made against Chris Brown,” the New York Daily News quoted the company spokesman as saying. [...]
Jennifer Hudson mourns mum, brother’s tragic death
London, October 26 : Jennifer Hudson is mourning the loss of her mother and brother, who were found shot dead at their Chicago residence.
According to officials, the double murder stems from domestic abuse and William Balfour, Hudson’s brother-in-law and the prime suspect behind the double murder and kidnapping, has been taken into custody.
The investigators are [...]
