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Prince reveals his childhood epilepsy ordeal

School bullies sparked music interest in me, says PrinceLondon, Apr 30 : American musician Prince Rogers Nelson has in an exclusive interview revealed the ordeal he went through while suffering from epilepsy.

Prince, 50, revealed to US talk show host Tavis Smiley that when he was “born epileptic” his parents had to struggle to cope with his fits.

“My mother and father didn''t know what to do or how to handle it but they did the best they could with what little they had,” the BBC quoted him as saying.

Jacko ‘brushing up trademark dance moves for London gig’

Michael JacksonLondon, Apr 30 : It seems Michael Jackson’s career hiatus has taken away his dancing charm, for the king of pop has been forced to brush up his trademark moves for the upcoming London tour.

The 50-year-old singer has been looking at YouTube footage and vintage videos in a bid to prepare himself for his 50-night stint at the O2 in East London.

“Michael is determined these shows will be spectacular. It’s over a decade since he performed a full-length show, so he’s forgotten a few of his moves,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.

Hugh Jackman supports Madonna’s adoption bid

MadonnaLondon, Apr 30 : Australian actor Hugh Jackman has come out in support of pop queen Madonna after her bid to adopt an African girl failed.

The 40-year-old star, who himself has two adopted kids Oscar, eight, and three-year-old Ava, said he is sickened by cynics who favoured an African judge’s decision to reject Madge’s bid to adopt four-year-old baby girl Mercy James earlier this month.

“I challenge anyone who thinks you adopt a kid for a publicity stunt,” the Sun quoted Jackman as saying.

Arsenal boss Wenger warns Man U will pay for missed chances

arsenalLondon, Apr 30 : Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has warned his Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson for his team missed chances during Champions League semi-final.

“You will pay for Manchester United’s missed chances,” Wenger said after his club Arsenal lost the first leg of this Champions League semi-final 1-0, — but it should have been much worse.

Relieved Gunners boss Wenger taunted Ferguson, saying: “They can have regrets because they did not score a second goal.

Fastest man on earth Bolt survives car crash

Fastest man on earth Bolt survives car crashLondon, Apr 30 : World 100 and 200-metre record holder Usain Bolt has been admitted to hospital, following a motor car accident along the Vineyard Toll section of Highway 2000 in Jamaica.

Bolt's car had been travelling into Kingston from Clarendon when the accident occurred. The road was slippery from afternoon showers.

Bolt and a female passenger were taken to a hospital in Spanish Town, near Kingston, where the Jamaican sprinter was treated before being sent home.

Guy Ritchie finally gets kids – for three months

Guy Ritchie finally gets kids – for three monthsLondon, Apr 30 : It's finally peace between Madonna and Guy Ritchie, for the Queen of Pop has agreed that her ex-hubby can look after their children while she is away on tour for three months.

And Guy is "over the moon" that the `Material Girl' is handing over their son Rocco, eight, and adopted David Banda, four, during the summer as she ventures on a European tour.

The surprise news comes just weeks after Madonna won a court order to name the US as the boys' permanent home - leaving Guy "grief-stricken".

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