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Leonard Nimoy surprises fans with special Star Trek screening

Leonard Nimoy surprises fans with special Star Trek screeningLondon, Apr 9: Spock actor Leonard Nimoy gave his fans a pleasant surprise when he screened the new ‘Star Trek’ film for audiences, who had come to watch 1982''s ‘Wrath of Khan’ on April 6.

Sci-fi enthusiasts in Austin, Texas, came to watch the classic film, but they were in for a treat when Nimoy introduced the first public showing of director JJ Abrams'' prequel.

After the film was over, the audience gave a six-minute standing ovation.

One filmgoer revealed that fans were "crying they were so happy."

‘Smart’ Miley Cyrus blasts her critics

‘Smart’ Miley Cyrus blasts her criticsNew Delhi, Apr 9: Miley Cyrus has blasted her critics, insisting that she’s very smart.

The 16-year-old Disney sensation had done a "Vanity Fair" cover shot last June in which she was draped only in a bed sheet. The pic, however, didn’t go down well with parents. They complained that it was an inappropriate move for the schoolgirl star their young daughters idolize, reports The China Daily.

Then there were personal pictures of her leaked on the Internet showing a strip of her green bra.

Bob Marley’s mentor Chris Blackwell receives music honour

Bob Marley’s mentor Chris Blackwell receives music honourLondon, April 9 : Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, who introduced the world to Bob Marley and U2, has received a special honour at the Music Week magazine awards in London.

He has been named the most influential figure in the last 50 years of the British music industry.

Blackwell was picked from a shortlist of 20 leading UK-based executives, reports the BBC.

He was not at the ceremony, but described the honour as `unbelievable' in a video message.

Recession-hit Elle Macpherson’s only extravagance is art!

Recession-hit Elle Macpherson’s only extravagance is art!London, April 9 : Elle Macpherson has downgraded her luxurious lifestyle due to the recession but refuses to give up her most expensive habit - collecting art.

The Australian beauty has claimed that the recession has hit her like a `love bite'.

"Oh yes, totally, it's like a fabulous love bite," the Daily Express quoted Macpherson as telling Tatler magazine.

Macpherson, worth an estimated 35 million pounds, has admitted that she had to give up some of her extravagances since the global recession hit.

Macca’s website was hacked by internet crooks

Macca’s website was hacked by internet crooksLondon, April 9 : Sir Paul McCartney's website was hacked by some unidentified internet crooks last weekend.

The website was hit by a virus, enabling thieves potentially to steal the bank details of fans who have bought products.

The attack took place while the former `Beatle' was performing on stage in New York with former bandmate Ringo Starr.

"Once your computer is infected with this type of virus no personal information is safe," the Daily Express quoted a spokesman for web security firm Scansafe as saying.

Ritchie consoles ‘tearful’ Madonna after failed adoption bid

Ritchie consoles ‘tearful’ Madonna after failed adoption bidLondon, Apr 9 : It seems that the relationship between the Guy Ritchie and Madonna has warmed after he stepped in to support her following the failed adoption bid.

The pop queen - known to pals as Em - apparently broke down during a call to their son Rocco, who was with Ritchie last week.

"Civil conversations between them have been few and far between in the past year," the Sun quoted an insider as saying.

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