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Pakistan’s first girl band strike a chord with the media

London, December 23 : Pakistan''s first girl band, with Zeb and Haniya as its only members, have created a stir on the back of debut album `Chup', which recently received rave reviews in the country's major newspapers.

The two girls are ethnic Pashtuns, and their families hail from the town of Kohat in Pakistan''s North West Frontier Province, a region that has become synonymous with the Taleban and al-Qaeda.

"We''ve never lived there, but we do keep going back for family functions and get-togethers," the BBC quoted Haniya as saying.

The girls, however, made it clear that they wanted to be recognised for the quality of their music, not their background.

Ronnie Wood spending Christmas in America to avoid family row

Ronnie Wood spending Christmas in America to avoid family rowNew Delhi, Dec 23 : Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is reportedly spending Christmas in America to avoid a family row during the festive season.

The legendary rocker, who left his wife Jo for 20-year-old Russian waitress Ekaterina Ivanova in the summer, thinks that it's better to stay to avoid family feuds over Christmas, reports the China Daily.

"Ronnie has flown to Los Angeles. He doesn''t want to get caught up in family feuds over Christmas. He thinks it''s for the best for all concerned,"

Demi Moore, hubby would love to have more babies

Washington, December 23 : Hollywood actress Demi Moore has revealed that she would love to add to her family with hubby Ashton Kutcher.

The 46-year-old `Ghost' star, who has three kids from ex-hubby Bruce Willis, said that she and 16-year-younger hubby would be more than happy should the chance of another baby fall upon their lap.

"We''d be delighted if it happened. We are doing lots of practising. And you can''t complain about practising with him," Sky News quoted her as telling the Daily Record.

Moore's daughter Scout LaRue Willis had made her debut at one of Europe's most glamorous balls on November 28.

Marlon Brando was refused TV presenter’s job shortly before his death

Marlon Brando was refused TV presenter’s job shortly before his deathWashington Dec 23 : Hollywood legend Marlon Brando had made a failed attempt to get a job as a TV presenter shortly before his death, in a bid to boost his bank balance.

In her new book, the Godfather star's former assistant Alice Marchak has revealed he was so broke that he contemplated selling goods on U. S. home shopping channel QVC.

He had only 9,000 dollars to his name at the time.

Jacko is perfectly fine

Jacko is perfectly fineWashington, Dec 23 : One time King of pop Michael Jackson is not suffering from any life threatening disease.

According to a source, the `Bad' hitmaker is perfectly fine and his health problems claiming that he urgently needs a lung transplant have been blown out of proportion.

Earlier, it was reported that the singer is suffering from the same disease, which troubled pop star Amy Winehouse is suffering from and he will need an urgent lung transplant and any kind of delay could kill him, reports Fox News.

Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott’s age old professional relationship on the rocks?

New York, Dec 23 : The age old professional relationship of Hollywood actor Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott, who have together given major hits like Gladiator, A Good Year and many more, seem to have hit a rough patch.

Its been reported that the constant tension between Crowe and Scott, who are currently shooting `Nottingham', can bring the fruitful partnership to an abrupt end.

Although representatives of both the celebrities deny any kind of friction between the two, sources reveal that Crowe blames Scott for the shameful defeat of their fourth collaboration, "Body of Lies," received from critics, and no longer wants to work with the British director and vice-versa.

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