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Elton John voted ‘Britain’s Most Iconic Specs Wearer’

Elton John voted ‘Britain’s Most Iconic Specs Wearer’London, Jan 26: Elton John has been named `Britain's Most Iconic Specs Wearer'.

The 61-year-old singer, who has owned 20,000 pairs over the years, topped the poll of 2,000 people for Specsavers, reports the Sun.

Beatles legend John Lennon came second while Oz star Dame Edna Everage landed the third spot.

British fashion consultant and television presenter Gok Wan stood fourth and English comedian Eric Morecambe rounded off the top five.

The top ten Britain's Most Iconic Specs Wearers' are

1. Elton John

ECB in “shambles” says man hoping to become its next boss

ECB in “shambles” says man hoping to become its next bossLondon, Jan. 26 : Lord Marland, who is hoping to take charge of English cricket by ousting current chairman Giles Clarke, has described the state of game in his country as being in "shambles".

"Since 2005, cricket has gone backwards. The ECB have not invested properly. They have missed out on the finances of the Indian Premier League and a seat at the top table with India, Australia and South Africa," The Sun quoted Lord Marland, as saying.

Ex-boxing champ Holyfield says Tyson can’t fight even if wants to

Ex-boxing champ Holyfield says Tyson can’t fight even if wants toLondon, Jan. 26: Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield has said that 280 pounds, his main rival Mike Tyson cannot fight even if he wants to.

"Tyson is walking around at something like 280lbs and couldn't fight if he wanted to. Anyway he's a coward," The Sun quoted Holyfield, who beat Tyson twice, as saying.

On the mend Gazza to be locked in a freezer to beat his demons

On the mend Gazza to be locked in a freezer to beat his demonsLondon, Jan. 26: Troubled former England football star Paul Gascoigne is to be locked in a freezer to help him beat his demons, reports the Daily Star.

Gazza is said to be making "amazing" progress in his battle against his booze addiction and now medics at his rehab clinic now plan to give him ground-breaking "Kriotherapy" in a bid to boost his recovery.

Russell Brand considering quitting sex

Russell Brand considering quitting sexLondon, January 26: Funnyman Russell Brand, who sleeps with three woman a day on average, has revealed that he is fed up of the "meaningless" one-night stands, and wants to find another hobby.

"If I'm to find any true happiness I have to devote myself to something bigger than my own ego," British tabloid The Sun quoted him as telling US GQ.

"I'm really getting tired of materialism. I don't reckon I've got more than two or three years.

"I've burned out drugs. I'm burning out sex. I don't even know what I'm doing yet. I'm not ready.

England players hold back the board contracts for IPL

England Cricket PlayersLondon, Jan 25, : England Cricket Players have refuse

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