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Jacko asks BBC to apologise for comedians’ mockery

Jacko asks BBC to apologise for comedians’ mockeryLondon, Mar 20 : Pop star Michael Jackson, who is gearing up to make a phenomenal comeback, is angry with the BBC after two comedians mocked him by comparing his comeback act to IRA.

Comedians Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, speaking days after three murders by IRA splinter groups, said both Jacko and the terrorists were "80s celebrities".

"I can't believe which 80s celebrities I want back less. Michael Jackson or the IRA," the Mirror quoted the comedians as saying on Radio 4's The Now Show.

Michael Sheen urges Clough’s family to see his flick ‘The Damned United’

Michael Sheen urges Clough’s family to see his flick ‘The Damned United’London, Mar 20 : Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has urged late Brian Clough's family to watch his flick `The Damned United', in which he plays the English football legend.

Michael, who plays Clough in the flick based on a book chronicling his 44 days, spent managing soccer team Leeds United in 1974 before he was fired.

Condoms make women sexier, says UK Govt. campaign

Condoms make women sexier, says UK Govt. campaignLondon, March 20 : A new Government campaign in the UK to encourage young women in their late teens and early 20s to carry condoms tells them that men are attracted to girls who carry the contraceptives.

The Department of Health has labelled the 5.2 million-pound publicity drive: "Condom confidence boosts sex appeal".

"Men like nothing better than a woman who knows what she wants," the Telegraph quoted the campaign as advising.

Now, a ‘Fish n Flush’ tank for your lavatory!

London, March 20 : Lavatory flush tanks can now hold fish too, thanks to a new type of fish tank.

Maker AquaOne has named its extraordinary mini tank `The Fish n Flush'.

The company claims that it is perfectly safe for both fresh and saltwater fish.

The firm even says that the tank can be emptied water, and used for small animals like turtles or lizards.

David Parrish, from AquaOne, said that the tank had been designed with fun in mind, and that reactions to the aquarium had been positive on the whole.

He, however, admitted facing some opposition from people concerned about using the loo in front of their pets.

Jade Goody wants to be buried at her favourite church

 Jade Goody wants to be buried at her favourite churchLondon, Mar 20 : Jade Goody wants to be buried at a flower-filled churchyard that echoes to the sound of happy playing kids.

She wants her final resting place to be the 180-year-old parish church that she loves.

It is also close to the hearts of her new husband Jack Tweed''s family and is the nearest to their family home.

"Jade really loves this church," the Daily Star quoted Corinne Brixton, minister at St John The Baptist in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, as saying.

Customers trust Lewis Hamilton most when it comes to choosing products

Lewis HamiltonLondon, Mar 20 : F1 champ Lewis Hamilton has been voted as the celebrity whom customers trust most when it comes to choosing products.

Hamilton, 24, topped a shoppers’ survey that included Jamie Oliver, 33, Myleene Klass, 30, and Gary Lineker, 48.

“Lewis Hamilton has established himself as the UK’s premier sporting brand ambassador,” the Daily Star quoted pollster Niall McKinney of Utalkmarketing as saying.

“Being leader of the celeb pack will earn him tens of millions in endorsements and advertising over his career,” McKinney added.

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