The founder of Megaupload, a file-sharing website, was yesterday denied bail by a court in New Zealand.
German Kim Dotcom - AKA Kim Schmitz - was apprehended with three others in the city of Auckland on 20 January after a raid that was specially-requested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ...
Brazil's ministry for women today made calls for a TV advert featuring Gisele Bundchen, one of the world's most famous supermodels, in lingerie, to be suspended.
The advertising authorities have been asked by the ministry to ban the ad, which it said does nothing other than reinforce stereotypes of women ...
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Barcelona ace Lionel Messi bagged a brace to put his team in control of the bad-tempered UEFA Champions League semi-final tie played against bitter rivals Real Madrid.
His goals came after Real's Portuguese defender Pepe was dismissed 15 minutes after half-time, with boss Jose Mourinho also being sent to the stands ...
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Manchester City ambassador Mike Summerbee has refused to back down over comments he made about Sky TV being bias towards rival club Manchester United. During his former club’s 2-1 defeat to United in the Manchester Derby on Saturday, February 12, Mr Summerbee claimed the broadcaster always fails to see City’s ...
Jeremy Clarkson has caused controversy once again, this time by upsetting Liverpudlians. The opinionated Top Gear host, who has previously claimed that all lorry drivers murder prostitutes, took the micky out of Liverpudlian funnyman John Bishop when he appeared on the driving show at the weekend.
After Bishop scored the best ...
Two previously well respected Sky Sports presenters have been forced to apologise after making sexist comments about a female lines official when they thought their microphones were off. Andy Gray and Richard Keys made the offensive remarks during Liverpool’s 3-0 Victory over Wolves on Saturday.
The pair’s comments about lineswoman Sian ...
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With the blistery weather making most UK residents stay home in the evenings, discount vouchers has a great new offering, perfect for the wintry weather.
Partnering with LOVEFiLM, discount vouchers is offering an exclusive 30 day trial with the popular online movie rental outlet. Additionally, sign up for the free 30 ...
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After the Beatles debuted on iTunes late last year, it appears the iconic rock band’s agreement with Apple could be unprecedented in terms of how royalties are paid out.
According to inside sources, the Beatles’ Apple Corps, which is handling the payments, is receiving royalties under a licensing agreement as opposed ...
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Satellite provider BSkyB celebrated the completion of its goal to reach 10 million subscribers today.
The firm, which had said it wanted to reach 10 million viewers by the end of the year, has met its target. Announcing the milestone, the broadcaster had originally set the target in August 2004, when ...
X Factor star and former Tesco – check out girl, Mary Byrne is determined to drop three stone to alleviate the mounting arthritis pain in her legs, said the singer’s daughter, Deborah.
The 50 year-old rising star reportedly wants to shed the weight naturally, but would not rule out the use ...
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