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Beyonce prefers being ''frugal'' as far as spending is concerned

Washington, Feb 21: She must be one of the richest celebrities, but Beyonce Knowles has not spent any of her multi-million dollar fortune in buying luxury items like diamonds and cars.

The R and B superstar was recently named the richest star under 30 years old, and has an estimated 80 million dollars in the bank.

But, when it comes to spending, Beyonce says that she's too frugal to buy fast cars or expensive jewellery, and has invested all her earnings wisely.

"Honestly, I''m very frugal. I haven''t bought a car since I was 16 or any diamonds since I was 17. I have a lot of property. I''ve invested my money and I don''t have to make any more, thank God, because I''m set," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

Hugh Jackman jokes he will host the Oscars naked

Hugh Jackman jokes he will host the Oscars nakedLondon, Feb 21: Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman seems to have got tired of the constant speculation surrounding his role as the host at the big award night, as he recently declared that he will hosting the Oscars naked.

It was recently claimed that Hugh would be opening the award night with a song and dance sequence with Anne Hathaway.

However, he has laughed off all those claims, saying that he will host the show singing naked throughout.

Richie Rich likens Pammie to Marilyn Monroe

New York, Feb 21: Designer Richie Rich, for whom Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson walked the ramp at the New York Fashion week, has stated that she exemplifies Marilyn Monroe terrifically.

The `Barb Wire' actress, who strutted her newly enhanced chest in a gold halterneck bodysuit for Richie's first fashion show as a solo designer, left the audience asking for more, as she flaunted the designer's `Blondes Have More Fun' collection.

"She totally embodies the Marilyn Monroe of our times," the New York Daily News quoted Richie as saying.

"She is such a sex symbol, and she's so funny," he added.

Pamela was also full of admiration for Richie, who calls her his "muse".

Kate Winslet acting normal to beat anxiety before the Oscars

Kate Winslet acting normal to beat anxiety before the OscarsLondon, Feb 21: Hollywood actress Kate Winslet, who has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best actress category for `The Reader', has revealed that she is calming her nerves before the award ceremony by leading a normal life.

The `Hamlet' actress, who has been nominated five times for an Academy award, but has never won any, says that she has been keeping herself busy by doing her household chores to beat the pre-Oscar anxiety.

Halle Berry says daughter made her a better human being

Halle Berry says daughter made her a better human beingWashington, Feb 21: Hollywood actress Halle Berry, who won the `Powerful' woman award, at Essence magazine's black woman in Hollywood luncheon, revealed that it is her daughter Nahla, who has made her a better human being.

As the `Frankie and Alice' actress held her award in her hand, all she could think of was her daughter, who she says completes her.

"As a woman, I thought it was all about work and accomplishments, then this little baby comes along and says that it''''s not about that," People magazine quoted Halle, as saying.

Spike Lee wants boycott of New York Post over chimpanzee cartoon

Spike Lee wants boycott of New York Post over chimpanzee cartoonNew York, Feb. 21: Filmmaker Spike Lee called on celebrities to join a boycott of the New York Post Friday during a raucous protest of a racially charged cartoon.

Joined by his 11-year-old son, Lee told a crowd of about 300 people that he has bought the tabloid in the past - but no more.

According to the New York Daily News, he suggested athletes and entertainers shun the paper''s writers because of Wednesday''s cartoon, which compared President Obama with a crazed chimp by some interpretations.

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