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Scarlett Johansson wishes she was 10 years older

Scarlett Johansson wishes she was 10 years olderLondon, Jan 29 : American actress Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she wishes she was 10 years older.

Johansson, 24, admits that she looks forward to being older and feeling like "she's been through life", in an interview at LA's posh Beverly Hilton Hotel.

"I don't feel sexy, not right now," the Mirror quoted her, as saying.

"I think there is kind of an ingenue thing that women play when they are in their 20s. They are sort of these whimsical, sort of transient characters, and it's like that in life.

Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double “blown up” on Harry Potter film set

Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double “blown up” on Harry Potter film setLondon, Jan 29 : A stuntman who doubled for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter series has been injured in a horrible explosion on the set of the film.

The 25-year-old, who has been standing in as Radcliffe's stunt double in all the Harry Potter films, was rehearsing a flying sequence by using a harness, when he was sent flying by the blast.

Though he was still conscious after slamming to the ground, he told his horrified colleagues: "I can't feel my legs," the Mirror quoted him as saying.

A heart operation that saved Ronaldo’s football career

A heart operation that saved Ronaldo’s football careerLondon, Jan. 29 : Manchester United and Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had to have a heart operation when he was 15 to save his sporting career, his mother revealed yesterday.

Doctors diagnosed the now Manchester United ace with a racing heart. It was then feared that the Portuguese winger - now 23 and World Footballer of the Year - might have to give up playing. But he was whipped into hospital for delicate laser surgery that cured the problem, reports The Sun.

Manchester City-supported Robinho puts up a star performance

Manchester City-supported Robinho puts up a star performanceLondon, Jan. 29 : Brazilian soccer ace Robinho has received the full backing of the Manchester City team management and team members, days after he was accused of raping a girl in Leeds.

Currently out on police bail, Robinho showcased that support by putting in a star performance on the pitch on Wednesday, forgetting his off-field drama.

The Manchester City striker was cheered after laying on the opening goal in the 2-1 home win over Newcastle United.

Macca still feels ‘tinge of sadness’ at first wife Linda’s death

Macca still feels ‘tinge of sadness’ at first wife Linda’s deathLondon, Jan 29 : Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that he wakes up every morning feeling a `tinge of sadness' after the death of his first wife Linda.

Currently, the former Beatles legend is dating American socialite Nancy Shevell after a messy public divorce with second wife Heather Mills in 2008.

However, Macca still misses Linda, who died of cancer in 1998.

McCartney said that he tries to think about the couple''s happy memories to overcome the pain.

Kate Middleton’s allergic to horses

Kate Middleton’s allergic to horsesLondon, Jan 29 : Prince William''s girlfriend Kate Middleton is allergic to horses.

The Royals love horses and the Queen rides regularly. But, Middleton bucks the trend, because she is allergic to horses, reports the Daily Star.

Middleton's allergy became public knowledge after Australian author Kathy Lette referred to it in an interview with Reader''s Digest.

In her interview, Kathy recalled a polo match in which she found Middleton sitting alone in a tent intently watching William play.

Lette asked her: "Why don't you play polo yourself?"

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