Melbourne, Apr 6 : Modern women''s penchant for high heels is putting them at a higher risk of acute and chronic problems.

With the increasing popularity of high heels shortening of the Achilles tendon, heel pain, pain in the balls of the feet, bunions, calluses, soft corns between the toes, fractures, and sprains have also become quite common.

Podiatrist and spokesperson for Australian Podiatry Association (NSW), Brenden Brown said that wearing stiletto heels brings a raft of acute and chronic problems.

Melbourne, April 5 : Kylie Minogue reportedly had a first-hand experience with Farah Khan''s infamous temper after she was shouted at and bossed around during the choreography for ''Blue''.

The Aussie singer, in a stunning silver mini dress with sequins, was allegedly told off by the choreographer while she shot with Akshay Kumar and 100 extras to the tunes of her song recorded with Sonu Nigam.

"Kylie, I want to see those tassels move now!" the Daily Telegraph quoted Farah as shouting.

Melbourne, April 5 : Family groups have called for radio stations to play explicit songs by artists such as Britney Spears and Lily Allen in restricted time slots.

Angry parents have swamped the Australian Family Association with complaints about risque hits on the radio.

They are furious about primetime airplay given to Spears'' hit If You Seek Amy and Allen''s songs Not Fair and F*** You.

Ken Francis, president of Australian Family Association Queensland, said the radio stations were being irresponsible.

Melbourne, April 5 : Lindsay Lohan was reportedly banned from entering a bash hosted by her lesbian lover's sister.

The `Mean Girls' actress had allegedly arrived at Bar Marmont where her DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson was playing the tunes.

According to Eonline!, the star was "held back at the door by five bouncers," after Samantha's sister issued orders to "look out for Lindsay" and "not to let her in under any circumstances," reports the Couriermail.

Melbourne, April 5 : NSW Institute of Sport experts have warned sportspersons against drinking beer after training, as it may take cause them to take more than 60 hours to physically recover from.

Kenneth Graham, the chief scientists at the institute, has revealed that this suggestion is based on the findings of a study conducted at Massey University, New Zealand, and presented at the European College of Sports Science annual conference last year.

"The results of this study are absolutely stunning," the Courier Mail quoted Graham as saying.

Melbourne, Apr 5 : `Australia' director Baz Luhrmann has said that the poor box office release of his film in the US was the reason why he and his crew did not get an Oscar nomination.

He also said that another reason for the epic film missing out on Oscar nomination was that its release clashed with Reese Witherspoon's `Four Holidays'.