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Kylie Minogue’s toy boy in gay magazine shoot

Kylie MinogueMelbourne, Jan 12 : Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue's toy boy Spanish model Andres Velencoso has posed for the world''s most renowned gay magazine Out.

Velencoso, who will be gracing 10 pages of the magazine in what looks like a summer shoot, wears a pair of togs for the entire spread, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Grant Woolhead, who is the magazine's fashion editor, had chosen Velencoso for the shoot because he "exudes masculinity and sexuality".

Female tennis stars asked to cover up for Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 12 : Female tennis stars participating in the Australian Open have been asked to give up skimpy outfits, and cover up at the Melbourne event.

The move came after French player Alize Cornet caused a stir in the Hopman Cup last week with a revealing, see-through top during a doubles match, reports The Sunday Herald Sun.

The Australian Open officials have threatened to impose a fine up to 2000 dollars for any player who broke strict dress code.

They would review the Cornet's outfits ahead of the tournament from January 19 to February 1.

Ex-tennis star Margaret Court also condemned Cornet's attire, insisting it pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable.

Kelly Trueman acquitted but still stuck in India

Melbourne, Jan 12 : Australian citizen Kelly Trueman, who has been found not guilty of drug trafficking, is still stuck in India after spending 3 years behind bars.

Trueman's father revealed that his daughter, who had merely been surviving in the putrid conditions in jail, is still likely to have her stay in India elongated.

He revealed that although foreigners had to wait at least 60 days before they were allowed to leave the country, but he fears that his daughter may have to wait for up to 12 months.

Kelly's mother Robyn has spent the past two years going back and forth to India, after her daughter was arrested on charges of trafficking 5.7kg of hashish.

Lara Bingle''s tattoo is for her late father

Lara Bingle''s tattoo is for her late fatherMelbourne, Jan 12: Aussie model Lara Bingle's tattoo on her wrist, which reads "wish you were here" is not for her fiance Australian cricketer Michael Clarke - the message is for her late father Graham.

A source told Confidential she got the tattoo soon after her father lost his battle with liver and pancreatic cancer in May, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Bingle usually hides it with big bangles and wrist brands, or in the case of her recent Speedo shoot, airbrushing.

ANZ Bank reviews Satyam links

ANZ Bank reviews Satyam linksMelbourne, Jan. 12 : In the wake of Hyderabad-based Satyam Computer Services'' billion dollar corporate scandal, the management of ANZ Bank has announced that it will reviewing its links with the firm.

ANZ Bank has around 100 Satyam contractors who support IT projects. The bank''s Indian subsidiary which employs under 2000 people, primarily uses these contractors.

Last week, the bank told its employees that it would develop a contingency plan, while admitting that its relationship with Satyam was "modest".

Mickey Arthur says Gibbs can re-invigorate his career in Australia

Mickey Arthur says Gibbs can re-invigorate his career in Australia  Melbourne, Jan 11 : South African coach Mickey Arthur has said that batsman Herschelle Gibbs can re-invigorate his career in Australia following a stint in alcohol rehabilitation.

Gibbs returns to the Proteas'' Twenty20 side against Australia at the MCG tonight, and Arthur said the one-day series was a chance for the 34-year-old to stake a claim for the upcoming World Cup, The Age reported.

“Herschelle’s a quality player who we identified to carry on (and) go to the World Cup,” Arthur said.

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