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Take That named ‘Coolest Band in History’

London, Jan 16 : Take That has been voted the `Coolest Band in History' in a new poll.

The group, which re-formed in 2006, topped the survey of 3,000 teens.

I don’t feel like a movie star, says Kate Winslet

I don’t feel like a movie star, says Kate WinsletWashington, Jan 16 : Kate Winslet has admitted that she does not feel like a movie star, despite being one of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood.

The `Revolutionary Road' star, who recently picked up two Golden Globes, told InStyle that her everyday life is far removed from the movie star stereotype.

"Please don''t call me [a movie star]. I don't feel like a movie star in my life at all, and I don't particularly think I behave like one," People quoted her, as saying.

Whoopi Goldberg praises late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry

Washington, Jan 16: Whoopi Goldberg has praised late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry for representing black people in his iconic science-fiction show.

Roddenberry, who passed away in 1991, hired African-American actress Nichelle Nichols a lead character in the original 1969 TV series, at a time when the black community wasn''t well represented in sci-fi programmes.

And the Oscar-winner said the TV legend's actions inspired her to take on a role in the show''s successful spin-off, `Star Trek: The Next Generation'.

''Chandni Chowk to China'' released across the country

''Chandni Chowk to China'' released across the countryNew Delhi, Jan 16: The much-awaited film ''Chandni Chowk to China'', billed as the first ever Bollywood kung fu comedy, is released across the country on Friday.

Cast of the film got candid with the media on their visit here last evening.

The film tells the tale of a poor cook travelling to China to become a Kung fu hero.

The film, whose title refers to the bustling Chandni Chowk market of Delhi, is the studio''s first Indian production.

Will Smith will be an ‘eyewitness to history’ at Obama''s inauguration

Will Smith will be an ‘eyewitness to history’ at Obama''s inaugurationLondon, Jan 16 : `Independence Day' star Will Smith, who has been ecstatic ever since the election of Barack Obama to the White House, has revealed that he will be an "eyewitness to history" at the inauguration.

Smith, who was at the Gala premiere of Seven Pounds, said that he's very excited to be at Obama''s inauguration next week.

He, however, revealed that he would not be performing at the ceremony on January 20.

Anand Jon’s new trial hope may see light of day

Anand Jon’s new trial hope may see light of dayLos Angeles, Jan 16 : Indian fashion designer Anand Jon can still hope that he will be exonerated from rape charges, for his attorneys have filed a motion in the court for him to receive a new trial.

At Jon''s Jan. 13 sentencing hearing in the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center here, the proceedings were delayed while Judge David S. Wesley conducted a meeting with deputy district attorneys Mara McIlvain and Frances Young together with Jon''s defense attorneys Donald Marks, Anthony Brooklier and Leonard Levin in his chambers, reports Indiawest. com.

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