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<i>24</i> halts for Sutherland surgery
Kiefer Sutherland is set to undergo surgery — forcing production of '24' to be temporarily shut down.
Nicole Richie confirms engagement
Nicole Richie has confirmed she and her long term partner Joel Madden are getting married.
The unique style of Sarah Palin
71 per cent of Americans do not consider former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as presidential material.
NZ designer Rebecca Taylor shows at NYFW
NZ-born designer Rebecca Taylor had a healthy dose of masculinity in her fall 2010 ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week.
Barbara Walters to host last Oscars special
Barbara Walters says next month's Oscar interview special will be her last, ending a 29-year tradition.
Nightmares for Gmail users as Buzz kills privacy
Google's new Buzz social hub features is set automatically to 'on' - and shares Gmail users' information without asking.
Madonna turns marriage ref for TV
Madonna, who's been divorced twice, is to appear as a judge on a US reality TV show about warring couples.
Waves hit US surf comp spectators
Two six metre walls of water knocked spectators onto a rocky beach, significantly injuring 13.
'Top Chef' venture inspires foodie tourists
A walking-tour inspired by Top Chef is gaining popularity in New York.
<i>Jay Leno Show</i> officially over
Jay Leno has ushered out one of television's biggest flops without sentiment during the final night of his prime-time experiment.
Andy Roddick's wife lands <i>Sports Illustrated</i> cover shoot
Model Brooklyn Decker has landed the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover this year.
Rapper Lil Wayne sentencing delayed
Lil Wayne's sentencing has been delayed until March 2 due to dental surgery, his attorney has announced.
Canada: Chill out in city embracing the Olympic dream
Vancouver has far more going for it than just winter sports, writes Jeremy Hainsworth.
Beer can strengthen bones, study suggests
The silicon present in beer helps improve bone mineral density, scientists say.