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Becks’ ‘healthy meals’ hit by recession

Becks’ ‘healthy meals’ hit by recessionLondon, January 19 : As the world continues to drown in recession, David Beckham has become the latest victim of the economic slump.

The soccer ace has suffered a blow after his healthy meal manufacturer fell victim to the credit crunch.

Frozen food giant Findus had revealed having incurred major cash flow problems, reports the Sun.

And its major fan was now said to be on the look out for other manufacturers to provide the family favourites like fish fingers, pasta, wraps and omelettes.

Kate Moss’ ‘£30k graffiti gift from Jamie Hince’

Kate Moss’ ‘£30k graffiti gift from Jamie Hince’London, January 19: Jamie Hince has reportedly splashed more than 30,000 pounds for graffiti to be sprayed on the walls of girlfriend Kate Moss' house.

The Kills frontman was said to have gifted a ring to the supermodel for Christmas and had spent thousands on a series of presents for her 35th birthday.

The rocker apparently also paid for another custom-made ring for the occasion, reports the Sun.

And now, it was reported that Jamie had commissioned two works by renowned Parisian artist Andre, aka Monsieur A.

Pope to launch YouTube channel

Pope to launch YouTube channelLondon, Jan 19 : Pope Benedict XVI is set to launch a dedicated channel on video sharing website YouTube.

Video footage and audio of addresses given by the Pope, as well as news about the Holy See, will be posted on to the website, reports the Telegraph.

The material is aimed at everyone from devout Catholics to the curious browser.

Vatican Radio and the Vatican''s television centre in collaboration with Google, which owns YouTube, will supply the material.

ECB chief Clarke challenged by businessman in quest for second term

ECB chief Clarke challenged by businessman in quest for second termLondon, Jan. 19: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chairman Giles Clark's quest for a second term is being challenged by businessman Jonathan Marland.

Marland, 52, announced on Sunday that he will stand against Clarke for the post in the wake of the crisis hitting English cricket because of the Kevin Pietersen - Peter Moores stand-off.

Children''s TV presenter Tony Hart dies aged 83

Children''s TV presenter Tony Hart dies aged 83London, January 19 : British artist and children''s TV presenter Tony Hart following prolonged illness, aged 83.

He appeared on art programmes for nearly 50 years, and inspired generations of children to paint and draw, before retiring in 2001 because of health problems.

Hart's family said that the Surrey-based artist - most famous for fronting children''s shows including Vision On, Take Hart, and Hart Beat - died peacefully in the early hours after suffering from health problems for a number of years.

Kate Moss poses topless for 2009 Pirelli calendar

Kate Moss poses topless for 2009 Pirelli calendarLondon, January 18 : Kate Moss has bared her breasts to pose for the 2009 edition of Pirelli calendar.

The supermodel stripped for the raunchy photoshoot shot in a Botswana nature reserve, reports News of the World.

The animal-themed shoot had been made in a luxury Elephant-Camp during first week of May 2008.

Incidentally, the supermodel recently threw her 35th birthday bash based on animal theme at her North London home.

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