Washington, November 7: U. S. motorists are increasingly turning cynical about the relevance of speed limits, with many believing that they can drive more safely while speeding, according to a new study.

"So the faster you think you can go before getting a ticket, the more likely you are to think safety''s not compromised at higher speeds," said Fred Mannering, a professor of civil engineering at Purdue University.

Washington, Nov 8 : Mum-to-be Ashlee Simpson has grown-up from the moment she learned that she was pregnant, says her dad.

Joe Simpson revealed that his daughter turned into a full fledged women the moment she learnt that she was expecting her first child with hubby Pete Wentz.

“The day she found out she was pregnant, she became a woman," People quoted Joe, as saying.

Washington, November 7 : Singer Beyonce Knowles is desperate to perform at the inauguration ceremony in January when Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.

She has revealed that she was full of emotion when Obama was proclaimed President-elect on November 4.

"(I) fell asleep crying and smiling at the same time" and woke up "with mascara running and a smile on my face," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

She insists that she just can’t wait to sing for Obama’s inauguration.

Washington, November 8: Beyoncé Knowles thinks its high time the screen saw its first black Wonder Woman and is keen on playing the superhero.

The 27-year-old superstar, who has previously starred in box office hits such as ‘The Pink Panther’ and the ‘Dreamgirls’ while continuing to be a consistently successful singer, said that she would love to be a black ‘Wonder Woman’.

"What would be better than Wonder Woman? It would be great. And it would be a very bold choice. A black Wonder Woman would be a powerful thing. It''s time for that, right?” the People quoted her as telling the Los Angeles Times.

Washington, November 8 : Sean Penn made a dig at his ex-wife Madonna at an award ceremony by saying that her estranged hubby Guy Ritchie is set to reclaim his career to the winning heights post their split.

The 48-year-old, who was married to the Queen of Pop from 1985-1989, was honoured with BAFTA/LA''s Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film on November 7 – an annual ceremony that celebrates all things British in Hollywood.

Washington, Nov 8 : She may have been Hugh Hefner’s No1 girlfriend in the past, but Holly Madison would not mind playing second fiddle on the wedding day of Kendra Wilkinson, the Playboy mogul’s other ex-girlfriend.

"I told her a better be a bridesmaid," People quoted Madison as saying of her former Girls Next Door co-star.

She added: "I haven''t met [Hank] but she''s crazy about him. He''s a really great influence on her and I''m so happy for her.”

As for Holly''s own "friends with benefits" relationship with Criss Angel, the former Bunny says, "I''m in love with him."