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Rihanna steps forward to help 5-year-old leukemia victim

Rihanna steps forward to help 5-year-old leukemia victimLondon, Feb 9 (ANI): Pop star Rihanna is helping a 5-year-old girl suffering from leukemia by finding a bone marrow donor for her.

Jasmina Amena has been struggling to find a donor, who can add relief to her life.

However, the `Umbrella' hitmaker, who was deeply touched when she came to know about the New York girl's plight, has taken the initiative to help the girl.

"When I saw her video, it broke my heart," the Sun quoted Rihanna, as saying.

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ bags prestigious Writers Guild Award

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ bags prestigious Writers Guild AwardLondon, Feb 9 : Oscar frontrunner `Slumdog Millionaire' has added another gong in its kitty at the Writers Guild Awards, with Simon Beaufoy winning the award for best-adapted screenplay for the critically acclaimed film.

Sean Penn-starrer `Milk' won the award for best original screenplay for Dustin Lance Black, reports the Daily Star.

Meanwhile, the film of an 18-year-old slum boy from rags-to-riches has won seven BAFTAs awards, including the Best film and Best Director for Danny Boyle.

“Big Bang Machine” to be re-started later this year

“Big Bang Machine” to be re-started later this yearLondon, Feb 9: An official statement from CERN indicates that the Large Hadron Collider, popularly known as the "Big Bang Machine", will be up and running in time to deliver the first batch of data for experts to begin experiments by the end of the year.

The LHC, the biggest atom-smashing machine ever built, straddles the borders of France and Switzerland and is operated by Cern, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva.

Capello looking for England to show their ability in Spain

Capello looking for England to show their ability in SpainLondon - Fabio Capello is relishing the chance to test his mettle against one of the world's best sides as he prepares England for their friendly international against Spain in Seville on Wednesday.

The Italian watched his team beat Germany in their most recent outing but a contest against the European champions will give him a real indication of how far England have come and how far they still need to go to be competitive at the 2010 World Cup.

"It's very important because it is a different style of play," Capello said.

Guy Ritchie ‘on a New York pad hunt’

Guy Ritchie ‘on a New York pad hunt’London, February 9 : Guy Ritchie is on a look out for a pad in New York, where he would be spending the summer with his sons as his former wife Madonna tours, according to reports.

The Brit director was previously alleged to have decided to go along with Madonna's plans to move their three children to New York, for the sake of the kids.

The Queen of Pop had reportedly won a court order to relocate 12-year-old Lourdes, her daughter from a previous relationship, eight-year-old Rocco and three-year-old adopted David to the US from her ex-hubby's native England.

Gooch concerned about English cricket

Gooch concerned about English cricketLondon, Feb. 9 : Captain Andrew Strauss has been ordered to get a grip on England before they completely fall apart.

The Sun quoted former skipper Graham Gooch as saying: "You've got to give massive credit to the West Indies for turning in a fantastic performance.

"But there are a lot of things to be concerned about with English cricket - not least the fact that England haven't got a steady hand on the tiller," he added.

Gooch was speaking after England lost its first Test to the West Indies at Jamaica's Sabina Park by an innings and 23 runs.

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