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''95pct downloads illegal despite boom in digital music business’

''95pct downloads illegal despite boom in digital music business’London, Jan 16 : Despite a boom in the digital music business, 95 per cent of downloads are still illegal and not paid for, according to a report.

the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry''s (IFPI) Digital Music Report, making money from digital music is `the biggest challenge for music companies' at the moment.

The report has revealed that the digital music business has grown for six years in succession.

Last year, it grew by an estimated 25 per cent and is now worth 3.7 billion dollars.

Will Smith to make Bollywood-like movie with Slumdog director

Will SmithLondon, Jan 16 : Hollywood superstar Will Smith has hinted that he is thinking of making a Bollywood-like film with director Danny Boyle, whose credentials include recent hit `Slumdog Millionaire'.

While talking to reporters at the premiere of his new thriller Seven Pounds in Leicester Square, the actor said that he had been "looking at a few things" with the British director.

Boyle's film Slumdog recently won four Golden Globe awards.

The `I Am Legend' has confirmed his interest in a film with Boyle soon after he said he was interested in making a Bollywood movie.

Billie Piper doesn’t mind baring all for ‘Secret Diary Of A Call Girl’

Billie PiperLondon, Jan 16 : Former pop star Billie Piper has dazed all by stripping off for her naughty reality T. V show series called `Secret Diary Of A Call Girl' in America, and is making no bones talking about it.

Piper gave out some details about the show, stating that the show will definitely feature nudity.

"Playing a prostitute you have to accept nudity is required. There's not that much boob, more ar*e," the Sun quoted Piper, as telling Left talk show Carson.

Piper, who gave birth to newborn just months ago, revealed many of the slangs, while making an appearance on the show.

Baby Spice rules out second Spice Girls reunion tour

Spice GirlsLondon, Jan 16 : Baby Spice Emma Bunton has ruled out the possibility of second Spice Girls reunion tour.

The blonde singer also revealed that being a mother has changed her priorities.

"Being a mother is the best thing I''ve ever done. It just changes your priorities. He''s my everything and he''s so gorgeous," the Telegraph quoted her as saying.

Of the group''s 2007 tour, Bunton said: "We had the most amazing time. It was a completely different vibe and we had so much fun. But it''s done now, and I think we''re all going in different directions."

Justin Timberlake helps look for home for rescue dog

Justin TimberlakeLondon, Jan 16 : American actors Justin Tim

Simon Cowell shocks ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judges with Kelly Brook’s signing

Simon CowellLondon, Jan 16 : Simon Cowell took the judges and hosts of `Britain's Got Talent' by surprise, by keeping Kelly Brook's signing as a co-judge on the show a secret.

Everyone including his fellow judges Piers Morgan, 43, and Amanda Holden, 37, were unaware that Kelly would be joining them.

Even the show's hosts, Ant and Dec, both 33, were kept in dark as Cowell, the show's boss kept his cards close to his chest.

While Cowell, 49, managed to get Kelly to keep mum about her new appointment, her dramatic appearance the night before filming started caused mayhem at ITV.

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