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Stan Lee to unveil world’s first gay superhero

Stan Lee to unveil world’s first gay superheroLondon, Jan 14 : Stan Lee, the creator of Spider-Man, is to unveil the world's first gay superhero, according to reports.

The 86-year-old, who has created the Hulk and the X-Men, will reportedly unleash the character in an hour-long TV drama being shot in the US.

TV execs hope it will rival the huge success of shows likes Heroes.

The former Marvel Comics boss developed the idea of a gay character from the award-winning novel Hero by Perry Moore.

Miliband visit to Amethi will be seen as an ‘endorsement’ of Rahul Gandhi

Miliband visit to Amethi will be seen as an ‘endorsement’ of Rahul GandhiLondon/New Delhi, Jan. 14: British Foreign Secretary David Miliband's visit with Congress party General Secretary Rahul Gandhi to Amethi this evening is likely to not only raise eyebrows in political circles both here and in Britain, but will also be seen as an endorsement of Gandhi as India's future leader.

According to The Times, both who are tipped to be future prime ministers of their respective countries, will spend their time in Amethi eating with their hands and sleeping on charpoys (wooden bed frames strung with rope).

Muslim leader issues public apology for calling Prince Harry ''a thug''

Muslim leader issues public apology for calling Prince Harry ''a thug''London, Jan 14 : A Muslim leader in Britain has made a public apology for accusing Prince Harry of being "a thug."

A video footage taken in 2006 sees Prince Harry with his fellow military cadets. He is heard to refer to one as "our little Paki friend," a derogatory term referring to the Pakistanis.

The video sparked a public outrage, claiming the Prince, who once donned a Nazi military costume at a party in 2005, is racist.

Rowling ‘lands gold-dust invitation for Obama’s inaugural gala’

Rowling ‘lands gold-dust invitation for Obama’s inaugural gala’London, Jan 14 : Acclaimed author J. K. Rowling has received a special gold-dust invitation for US President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural ceremony, according to reports.

The author received the special early invitation because Obama is a huge fan of Harry Potter books.

The invitation may see Rowling rubbing shoulders with celebrities like George Clooney and Will Smith at the star-studded inauguration ceremony and White House dinner on Tuesday.

Brunettes better than blondes both in boardrooms as well as bed

London, Jan 14: When it comes to workplace and relationships, brunettes are more successful than blondes, according to a British survey.

Travolta, wife thank local residents for support over son’s death

Travolta, wife thank local residents for support over son’s deathLondon, January 14: Devastated couple John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have expressed their gratitude to Florida neighbours for their support after the tragic death of their son Jett.

The pair bid their 16-year-old Jett a final goodbye on January 5 after the teenager died from a seizure during a family holiday in the Bahamas, reports the Telegraph.

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