Washington, October 30: Actor-turned-author Denis Leary has apologised for making controversial comments about autistic children in his book, which he says were taken out of context by the media.

The ‘Rescue Me’ star sparked fury by writing in his book ‘Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid’ that some parents were using the brain development disorder as an excuse to explain their children''s "laziness".

He also said that the surge in autism was a result of "inattentive mothers and competitive dads".

Lahore, Oct 30 : Noted Pakistani ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan was admitted in Aga Khan Hospital in Karachi last evening after his health deteriorated.

owing to his deteriorating health, Express News reported.

The singer was hospitalised following a lung ailment, reported the Daily Times.

Hassan’s family has requested the nation to pray for his health, added the paper.

Affectionately called Khan Sahib, Mehdi Hasan has been bestowed with the title "Shahenshah-e-Ghazal". He is a legendry Pakistani Ghazal singer and a former playback singer for Lollywood.

Washington, Oct 30 : Popstar Victoria Beckham is reportedly set to take part in the New York marathon, and is busy training for it.

The ‘Wannabe’ hitmaker is keen to follow in her best pal’s footsteps Katie Holmes’ footsteps, who completed the run in five hours, 29 minutes and 58 seconds, which will take place on November.

"It was meant to be a big secret. She''s been training for months with the main goal of running in the New York marathon. But, if she doesn''t feel ready, she''s planning to do the one in Los Angeles in February next year (09),” Contactmusic quoted a source, as telling Now magazine.

Washington, Oct 30 : Popstar Amy Winehouse has rebuffed claims suggesting that she may lose her voice due to her wild lifestyle.

Although The ‘Back To Black’ hitmaker had been treated for a chest problem, she has insisted that she is already working on her next album.

Winehouse has since posted a video on her website, telling fans she plans to release new material soon.

Her spokesman has blasted the claims, and has said that her voice is very much fine.

New York, Oct 30 : Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reportedly hired up to six nannies in Berlin to look after their kids.

Besides the nannies, one for each of their six kids, the pair has also hired a massive fleet of cars for their stay in Berlin.

“We''ve provided them with more than 20 Volkswagens while they''re here,” the New York Daily News quoted Mya Walters, a PR manager for the car company, as telling Life & Style magazine.

London, Oct 30 English comedian Russell Brand is said to have yelled “Qué?” while he was in bed with Andrew Sachs’ granddaughter Georgina Baillie.

Baillie, 23, said that though he has a ladies’ man reputation, he was a “disappointment” in bed, the Sun reported.

Brand and Jonathan Ross’ abusive phone call to ‘Fawlty Towers’ actor Sachs, ended up with Brand quitting the BBC and Ross making a grovelling apology.

Brand further said that he took “full responsibility” for the offence caused, after the number of complaints about the pair’s radio humiliation of Sachs rocketed to 27,000.

Ross, 47, who has an 18million pounds three-year deal with the BBC, said he had made “a stupid error of judgment”.