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Ben Stiller's career was all thanks to mum
When most successful actors thank their mums for helping their careers, few are as literal as Ben Stiller.
Mutual love of rugby helps Key-Sarkozy talks
Pomp and ceremony joined with a mutual love of rugby in John Key's one-day visit to Paris.
At home: Building a vision
Architect James Timberlake says helping rehouse the victims of Hurricane Katrina is one of his greatest achievements.
Lady Gaga feels like a 'loser'
Lady Gaga has tearfully confessed on film that she thinks "people are trying to destroy her".
Clothing designed for women in military
The women of the United States military will still be wearing trousers, but now they might fit.
Black Eyed Peas launch music academy
The Black Eyed Peas have opened a special school in New York for local teenagers to learn how to use music and video equipment.
<i>Blogger Bites Back</i>: Lady Gaga unzips for raunchy photo shoot
Eccentric pop star Lady Gaga bares her soul (and then some) in a candid interview with British magazine NME.
Chicago: Glimpses into master's genius
Roger Hall visited lovingly-restored homes by architectural messiah Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago and Pennsylvania.
Rape claim forces dating website to vet users
The dating website match.com has been forced to begin checking its clients against criminal databases.
Memos show link between oil and Iraq invasion
New documents have raised questions over Britain's involvement in the Iraq war.
Want to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be lucky
A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.
<i>Blogger Bites Back</i>: Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart caught kissing at premiere?
Twi-hards, we finally have evidence that Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are officially on.
Grappling-hooked in Mexico City
Who is that masked travel writer? Robin Esrock and he's down for the count.
Finding an elegant solution to a proposal puzzle
A Washington man devised a novel way to propose to his girlfriend - he did it via the crossword in the newspaper.
Robert Pattinson's Twilight 'break-up'
Robert Pattinson feels like he has split from a lover now the Twilight: Saga movies have wrapped.
Past still present for African Americans
When Confederate forces fired the first shots at Fort Sumter on April 12, 150 years ago, triggering the American Civil War, almost four million African Americans were slaves.
Rihanna rejects X Factor role
Rihanna turned down a place on the judging panel of The X Factor.
Lady Gaga thinks she may be Alexander McQueen's puppet
Lady Gaga believes the late Alexander McQueen controls her career.
A priceless chance to buy Liz Taylor's jewels
Christie's has announced plans for a series of auctions featuring some of the late actress' belongings.
Natalie Portman gives up veganism for baby
Natalie Portman has given up veganism during her pregnancy.
Book lover: Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is a United States author of best-selling thrillers whose latest, Live Wire, ($39.99 RRP, Orion) was released last month.
Blogger Bites Back: Alec Baldwin backtracks on '30 Rock' demise
Two days after booming that the next season of 30 Rock would be its last, Baldwin's done a U-turn.
Paris Hilton sued over jewellery
Paris Hilton is being sued for not returning US$60,000 (NZ$77,000) worth of borrowed jewellery.