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Lindsay Lohan ‘keen to collaborate with pal Bryan Adams’

Lindsay Lohan ‘keen to collaborate with pal Bryan Adams’Washington, Feb 28 : Lindsay Lohan wants to collaborate with her pal Bryan Adams after spending time with the musician at his London home, according to reports.

The actress and her girlfriend, Samantha Ronson, are currently staying with Adams at his luxurious Chelsea property.

And Lohan is keeping her fingers crossed so that she gets a chance to team up with Adams, reports Contactmusic.

A source tells British newspaper The London Paper, "She's really keen on making another album.

‘Slumdog effect’ leads to surge in enquiries sponsoring poor Indian kids

 ‘Slumdog effect’ leads to surge in enquiries sponsoring poor Indian kidsWashington, February 28 : The number of people willing to help some of India's poorest children has suddenly increased on the back of the multiple award-winning success of Danny Boyle's film `Slumdog Millionaire'.

According to ActionAid, the film's portrayal of poverty in the slums of Mumbai has provoked an unprecedented increase in enquiries by those willing to sponsor Indian youngsters.

Robert Downey Jr. takes slimming tips from Coldplay’s Chris Martin

Robert Downey Jr. takes slimming tips from Coldplay’s Chris MartinWashington, Feb 28 : American actor Robert Downey Jr. has given credit to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for his recent weight loss in the upcoming movie Sherlock Holmes.

Downey Jr., 43, is currently filming scenes as the fictional detective in a new big-screen adaptation by director Guy Ritchie, and he has had to slim down considerably for the role.

The Iron Man star says that every time he is tempted to have a snack, he remembers Martin's advice.

Scientists predict weakened monsoon for India by century end

Washington, Feb 28: A new climate modeling study has indicated that the South Asian summer monsoon, which is critical to agriculture in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, could be weakened and delayed due to rising temperatures by the end of this century.

The study, by a Purdue University research group, found that climate change could influence monsoon dynamics and cause less summer precipitation, a delay in the start of monsoon season and longer breaks between the rainy periods.

According to Noah Diffenbaugh, whose research group led the study, the summer monsoon affects water resources, agriculture, economics, ecosystems and human health throughout South Asia.

Kendra Wilkinson and fiance planning to start a family

Washington, Feb 28: While Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson is all set to walk down the aisle, the former Playboy bunny has revealed that she and her fiance Hank Baskett are already thin

Sheryl gives F-word bashing to John McCain

Sheryl gives F-word bashing to John McCainWashington, Feb 28 : Sheryl Crow displayed her hatred towards former presidential candidate John McCain by shouting "F**k John McCain" at a recent event.

Crow was performing at the Global Green Pre-Oscars party on February 26, but midway through her gig, the singer launched an attack at McCain.

"Let''s hear it for Global Green! We have new President who will make a difference in the environment," Fox News quoted her as saying.

Crowe told the audience: "F**k John McCain."

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