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American Idol’s ‘Bikini Girl’ receives ‘Playboy offer’

Katrina DarrellWashington, Feb 7 : American Idol contender Katrina Darrell also known as `Bikini Girl' has revealed after she was ousted from the show that she has been contacted by Playboy.

Darrell further stated that she has been receiving offers from other places too, with the men's magazine being one of them to show an interest in her after her departure from the show on February 4.

"[I've had] a lot of different offers like Vegas promotion offers. Of course Playboy has called," the NBC quoted her as telling Access Hollywood's Tony Potts on February 5.

All eyes on Biden as world leaders debate European security

Joe BidenMunich - World leaders were looking for an insight into the new US administration's foreign policy Saturday as US Vice-President Joe Biden was set to address a VIP debate on issues ranging from NATO enlargement to Russian proposals for a new security treaty.

Biden was set to close a debate entitled "The future of European security" at the prestigious Munich Security Conference, which has gathered some 350 top politicians from around the world.

Fans defend Phelps after marijuana scandal

Michael PhelpsNew York, Feb 7 : Fans of Michael Phelps have come out in defence of the ace swimmer who's under fire for pot puffing.

The pics published in Britain''s News of the World, showing the eight times Olympic gold medallist using a bong, were taken in November at a University of South Carolina house party.

USA Swimming barred the 23-year-old star for three months, while Kellogg, the food company, announced that it would not renew its contract with swimming sensation when their deal expires at the end of February.

Javier Bardem may star in Pancho Villa biopic

Javier BardemWashington, Feb 7 : Hollywood actor Javier Bardem is likely to play the role of Pancho Villa in the biopic of the Mexican revolutionary.

Serbian director Emir Kusturica is busy writing a screenplay for the project and is keen to cast the Spanish Oscar winner in the film.

The screenplay of the film is being written under the working title Seven Friends of Pancho Villa and the Woman with Six Fingers, - based on James Carlos Blake''s novel The Friends of Pancho Villa.

Alaska State Senate find Sarah Palin’s hubby in contempt

Saturday Night Live Ratings Climb With Palin On The ShowWashington, February 7 : The State Senate in Alaska voted on Friday to find Governor Sarah Palin's husband, Todd, in contempt for failing to testify despite being subpoenaed in September last year by state lawmakers in the "Troopergate" investigation.

Ted, along with nine of Sarah's aides, failed to appear at any of the scheduled hearings, say reports.

Though they issued written statements responding to lawmaker inquiries, they made it clear that they would not attend the hearings.

John Mayer admits to all-nighters with Jennifer Aniston

John MayerWashington, Feb 7 : John Mayer does have sleepovers with Jennifer Aniston, and the singer admitted to the same on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Talking to DeGeneres about his relationship with the `Friends' star, the five-time Grammy winner candidly shared certain private details as well.

"Yeah, there are sleepovers, yeah," People magazine quoted Mayer as telling the host while replying to a question.

"Yes, there are. There are sleepovers," he added.

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