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Ronaldo needs to be booed to play at his best

Ronaldo needs to be booed to play at his bestLondon, Feb. 4 : Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he cannot play at his best unless he is being booed.

According to The Sin, he has got so used to abuse from opposition fans, that without it, he gets paranoid.

"It's normal for me now. If it doesn't happen, I'm thinking, `Why aren't they booing?' It's part of football. Maybe they think if they boo I'll lose my concentration - but it doesn't happen because I like it," Ronaldo said.

Dev Patel''s mum urged him to strip off for TV show

Dev Patel''s mum urged him to strip off for TV showLondon, Feb 04 : `Slumdog Millionaire' star Dev Patel's mother has revealed that she encouraged him to strip off for his first TV show.

Anita Patel, 45, said that her 18-year-old son was nervous about baring all for his breakthrough role in Channel 4 teen drama Skins.

However, the star''s mother made sure he didn''t turn down the chance of a lifetime.

She said she did not mind him appearing nude in the show, which featured frequent storylines about sex and drugs.

Doctors tell Jade Goody her cancer has spread

Doctors tell Jade Goody her cancer has spreadLondon, Feb 04: Jade Goody is completely ''devastated'', as doctors have told her that her cancer has spread.

After numerous bouts of chemotherapy, which cruelly saw her hair fall out, the former Big Brother star was hoping for some good news.

However, doctors have told her that tumours had been found in her liver, bowel and groin.

They have scrapped their previous estimate that she had a 40 per cent chance of survival - and have begun treating the mum-of-two to prolong her life as long as possible rather than pursue a cure.

Beckham hints at staying on at A C Milan

Beckham hints at staying on at A C MilanLondon, Feb. 4 : England winger David Beckham has hinted that he would like to join the Italian football club A C Milan after his loan deal from LA Galaxy ends.

The Sun quoted club officials as saying that the midfielder has been in sensational form during his short spell with the Italian giants and has already scored twice.

He also set up the first two goals in Milan's 3-0 win at Lazio on Sunday to leave fans and the Italian media drooling over his performances.

2009 Glastonbury tickets sold out five months early

2009 Glastonbury tickets sold out five months earlyLondon, Feb 4: Tickets for Britain''s Glastonbury Festival have sold out, nearly five months before the event is slated to take place.

The sales were boosted by an early ticket scheme which opened last October.

The scheme enabled fans to secure tickets for the Somerset festival by paying a 50-pound reserve, instead of the full amount of 175pounds.

They then had to complete their full payment by February 1, reports the BBC.

Any cancelled or returned tickets will be re-sold on 5 April.

Lily Allen to battle Charlotte Church for Dannii Minogue’s ‘X-Factor’ job

Lily Allen to battle Charlotte Church for Dannii Minogue’s ‘X-Factor’ jobLondon, February 4 : Lily Allen is set to compete against fellow singer Charlotte Church to grab Dannii Minogue's judge chair on the Brit music talent show `X-Factor'.

The 23-year-old will contend to impress the reality show bosses, who were apparently looking for a replacement at the decision-table.

"I haven't been asked but I'd love to do it. The world would be a lesser place if we did not have winners Leona Lewis and Alexandra," the Sun quoted Lily as saying.

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