Washington, Apr 25: Scientists at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, are developing a new technology, called histotripsy, to trim the interiors of aging prostates in the body.

Traditionally, researchers treated prostate growths by inserting a rigid instrument through the penis and scraping away cells lining the walnut-sized gland.

But, the new technology being developed by urologist William Roberts and a team at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is a less invasive way to remove tissue using focused pulses of ultrasound.

Washington, Apr 25: Rapper Snoop Dogg has been named the latest celebrity owing tax debts to the state of California.

Snoop Dogg, 36, is said to have failed to pay more than 284,000 dollars in back taxes, reports Contactmusic.

As per TMZ. com, the singer had a tax lien filed against him last month, which accused him of owing 284,053.59 dollars.

It turns out that he is not the only musician who owes taxes, as soul star Dionne Warwick was recently listed in California''s top 10 worst offenders.

Washington, Apr 25: Mischa Barton is so determined to land a role in a Shakespearean play that she has taken a course on the playwright to boost her chances of landing a part.

The beauty wants to concentrate on her stage career, and therefore, has decided to take a break from pursuing movie roles.

Barton insists that gaining a part in one of the Bard''s works is her top priority, reports Contactmusic.

She says, "I recently did a Shakespeare course because they don''t teach Shakespeare properly in American schools.

Washington, Apr 25: Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed that he will be a part of the new Terminator movie.

The action star-turned-California governor had sparked speculation that he would return to the franchise, when he was spotted on the set of Terminator Salvation, starring Christian Bale.

The news scared California citizens as they thought the Austrian-born star was abandoning his political responsibilities to return to the big screen, reports Contactmusic.

Washington, Apr 25: Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese has designed a new range of lingerie.

The figure-hugging designs have been made for underwear giants Wonderbra.

Washington, Apr 25 : Oprah Winfrey is at the centre of a legal battle with the bosses of an insurance company over the use of her signature catchphrase-the "Aha moment".

The talk show queen is known to use the popular phrase for a revelation on `The Oprah Winfrey Show' and in her O magazine, reports Contactmusic.

However, now the same catchphrase has landed the media mogul in a dispute with executives at Mutual of Omaha Bank.