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Peter Andre to join Robbie Williams in alien hunt

London, Jan 12 : Pop star Robbie Williams has recruited Aussie Peter Andre to help him track down aliens.

Williams invited Andre and his reality TV star wife Katie Price, better known as Jordan, to come UFO spotting with him while they were in Los Angeles shooting an episode of their new TV show.

Andre has been fascinated by the mysterious phenomena since he was a kid.

"Robbie's a great guy. We've already been texting about meeting up. I'm going to look for aliens and UFOs with him. I'm obsessed about them and gutted I've not seen one yet," the Mirror quoted Andre, as saying.

However, the similar interests don't end there.

Jade Goody turns to curry to fight cancer

Jade GoodyLondon, Jan 12 : Jade Goody has turned to scoffing curry, which, she believes, will help in her fight against cervical cancer.

It has been claimed that the fiery food has cancer-beating properties.

And the former Big Brother star, who has lost her hair through chemotherapy, is using the discovery in her health fight.

She was recently spotted nipping for a curry at Epping Tandoori in Essex.

According to her pals, Goody is determined to regain her health and will try anything to get better.

Fidel Castro unlikely to take part in a public event again: Chavez

HUGO CHAVEZLondon, Jan 12 : Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said it is unlikely that former Cuban President Fidel Castro would take part in a public event ever again, but that the revolutionary idol would live on beyond this "physical life".

"We already know the Fidel that walked the streets and towns at night, looking like a warrior in his uniform, hugging the people, will never be seen again. He will become a memory," Mr Chavez said on his weekly "Alo Presidente" radio talk show.

He has often visited Fidel, 82, where he is receiving medical attention since undergoing gastrointestinal surgery in July 2006.

Beckham’s AC Milan debut draws praise, cynicism from Italian media

London, Jan 12 : Ace England midfielder David Beckham's first appearance for Italian club AC Milan drew both praise and cynicism in the country's media today.

The England midfielder made a surprise start and played almost the entire game in AC Milan's 2-2 draw at Roma.

Gazzetta dello Sport gave Beckham a six out of 10 in its game ratings, and offered a humorous remark about the loan signing from the LA Galaxy, The Independent reported.

"He played for 90 minutes, which no-one expected," the Milan-based publication said.

"But nothing to show as a replay for a Pepsi ad. However, he sacrifices, he crosses, he strikes, helps with humility. As his first Serie A appearance, he did just enough," it added.

Japan''s ageing population munches on collagen-rich diet to stay young

London, Jan 12 : Japan''s ageing population is dining on collagen-rich foods in an attempt to stay young.

From winter hot pots and pigs trotters to sweets, jams and noodles, Japanese women are munching on an array of menus, which are being promoted as rich in collagen.

"Beauty" restaurants across the country are serving collagen hot pots in which lumps of the translucent tasteless protein are blended into a medley of vegetables, meat or fish.

Dishes that are naturally rich in collagen are becoming increasing popular and are appearing on menus as anti-ageing specials.

Lady GaGa''s ''Just Dance'' tops UK singles chart

Lady GaGa''s ''Just Dance'' tops UK singles chartLondon, Jan 12 : Hip New York singer Lady GaGa has knocked X Factor champion Alexandra Burke off the top of the UK singles chart.

The US pop singer - real name Stefani Germanotta - leaps to number one this week with her debut single ''Just Dance'', reports BBC.

James Morrison and Nelly Furtado climb to two with ''Broken Strings'', while Burke falls to three with her version of ''Hallelujah''.

Meanwhile, Kings of Leon have ended Take That''s five-week reign over the UK albums chart.

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