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Lily Allen branded ‘immature’ for urging parents to encourage kids to try drugs

Lily Allen branded ‘immature’ for urging parents to encourage kids to try drugsLondon, Feb 15 : British singer Lily Allen has been branded `immature' after she urged parents to encourage their kids to try drugs.

The 23-year-old pop singer's said that potentially lethal Class A drugs like ecstasy might not harm them - so the best way to find out was to take them.

"Parents should say, `Drugs might seem fun, but they do funny things to your brain. Some people react to it good, some don't. Try it and see what

White House to honour Stevie Wonder with concert later this month

White House to honour Stevie Wonder with concert later this monthLondon, February 15 : The White House is all set to honour legendary American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder with a concert later this month.

A spokesperson for US President Barack Obama has revealed that a Library of Congress Award will be conferred on the singer on February 25.

The gig will go out on the PBS network the next day as part of its Performance at the White House series, reports the BBC.

Freida Pinto dumps her fiance

Freida Pinto dumps her fianceLondon, Feb 15 : `Slumdog Millionaire' star Freida Pinto has dumped her fiance because she wants to concentrate on her career, it has been revealed.

According to friends, the 24-year-old has told Mumbai PR agent Rohan Antao that she could not be with him and be a world-renowned actress at the same time.

Pinto didn't want to get caught up in the regular routine life just when her career was taking off. So, she decided to call off the engagement, a pal said.

During her meteoric rise to stardom, Pinto had kept Rohan a secret from the media.

Anelka nets hat-trick in front of Hiddink as Chelsea reach quarters

Anelka nets hat-trick in front of Hiddink as Chelsea reach quartersLondon - Nicolas Anelka scored a superb second-half hat- trick as Chelsea came from behind to beat Watford 3-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Tamas Priskin had put Championship side Watford ahead at 69 minutes but French striker Anelka, with new Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink watching from the stands, scored twice in two minutes (75 and 77).

Anelka then completed his hat-trick in injury time to seal his side's place in the last eight of football's oldest club competition.

Managerless Portsmouth beat Manchester City

Managerless Portsmouth beat Manchester City London  - Managerless Portsmouth earned a much-needed win in the Premier League, beating big-spending Manchester City 2-0 at Fratton Park to move further clear of the relegation zone.

In their first match since the dismissal of Tony Adams on Monday, goals from Glen Johnson and Herman Hreidarsson sealed three vital points for the home side.

Full-back Johnson smashed the ball into the roof of the net after his initial shot had been saved, 20 minutes from time.

Blackburn snatch last-minute equalizer to stay alive in FA Cup

Blackburn snatch last-minute equalizer to stay alive in FA Cup

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