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OJ co-accused plea for trial delay
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
OJ Simpson's only remaining co-accused has made a last-ditch application to persuade a Las Vegas judge to postpone the start of their armed robbery and kidnapping trial.
Hunt for new Carol Vorderman begins
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
Channel 4 has kick-started its search for a new Carol Vorderman - announcing it was looking for a man or woman to fill her shoes.
Ricky Martin a father of twin boys
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
There will not be much "livin' la vida loca" for Ricky Martin these days - he is now the father of twin boys.
Celebrities locked up for TV show
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
Celebrities have put themselves behind bars for the latest reality TV show.
Glitter refused entry to Hong Kong
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has been refused entry to Hong Kong by Chinese authorities after flying to the country from Thailand, the Foreign Office confirmed.
Bond film bosses turn down new book
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
Bond film bosses have turned down the chance to adapt the latest 007 book for the big screen.
Dave Matthews Band sax player dies
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
LeRoi Moore, saxophone player for the Dave Matthews Band, has died from injuries he received in an accident on an all-terrain vehicle.
Dick and Dom say goodbye to Radio 1
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
Former children's presenters Dick and Dom are leaving Radio 1 as part of the station's weekend schedule changes.
Anna at Playboy HQ for comedy shoot
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
Anna Faris has spoken of how excited she was to work with Hugh Hefner in the Playboy Mansion.
Anne didn't reckon on movie career
12:32am Thursday 21st August 2008
Although Anne Hathaway's career has gone from strength to strength in recent years, the star admits she didn't think she'd ever make it into movies.
National News
Tories register record poll lead
Updated 4:38am Thursday 21st August 2008
The Conservatives have raced into a record 24-point opinion poll lead among those certain to vote as Labour hit a 30-year-plus voter rating low.
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