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Chris Brown hires Paris Hilton’s spin doctor to get out of Rihanna mess

Chris Brown and Rihanna: A teen romance turns sourWashington, Feb 18 : Singer Chris Brown has chosen Paris Hilton's spin doctor Mike Sitrick to get him out the Rihanna mess, which began after he allegedly attacked her leaving her with horrific injuries.

However, Brown's choice of hiring Mike has added fuel to the rumors claiming that it was actually Hilton who sent a text to him, before he had an argument with Rihanna over the message, which finally led to his assault on her.

Ushers’ wife still undergoing treatment for plastic surgery complications

New York, Feb 18 : Ushers' wife Tameka Foster Raymond is still undergoing treatment in Brazilian hospital, after she suffered a heart attack while undergoing a liposuction surgery to reduce fat.

Although the R and B musician has since been pictured visiting her at the prestigious Hospital Sirio Libanes, he is keeping mum about the complications and the current status of his wife.

"The patient''s family has requested complete privacy on the case and we cannot comment on her current health situation, like any patient she will be released eventually," the New York Daily News quoted a representative for the hospital as saying.

ADHD drug may help individuals with aphasia regain language abilities

attention deficit hyperactivity disorderWashington, Feb 18 : A medication commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can also treat aphasia - a condition where a person loses his ability to recall and produce common words.

Aphasia is caused by lesions to the language centers of the brain. These lesions are often due to stroke or brain injury, but can also be the result of a brain tumour or progressive disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.

Rihanna ‘still loves’ Chris Brown

RihannaNew York, Feb 18 : R&B singer Rihanna, who suffered a bloody nose, swollen lip and facial bruising in an alleged bust-up with Chris Brown, still loves him, if her friend is to be believed.

Brown, 19, was arrested on the night of Grammys on suspicion of assaulting the `Umbrella' hitmaker and was released on
50,000-dollars bail.

However, Rihanna is `torn' over her parents'' pleas to cooperate with police after she was allegedly assaulted by Brown.

Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson in talks for Brooks’ upcoming romantic flick

Washington, Feb 18 : Hollywood actors Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson are in talks to act in James L. Brooks'' upcoming romantic flick, featuring Reese Witherspoon in the lead.

Scientists identify enzyme that weakens the heart

Scientists move closer to ''holy grail'' of catalyst designScientists move closer to ''holy grail'' of catalyst designWashington, February 18 : A study on mice has shown that an enzyme makes the heart prone to chronic cardiac insufficiency.

Published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study also found that the suppression of the same enzyme helps the heart remain strong despite increased stress.

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