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One Direction announce world tour

One Direction have announced a stadium world tour for 2014 which will take them to South America, including dates in Brazil, Peru, Columbia and Argentina.

Gisele Bundchen 'comfortable' with her flaws

Gisele Bundchen is 'comfortable' in herself and there is no part of her body she doesn't like.

Robert Pattinson is 'terrible' at ballroom dancing

Kristen Stewart has finally convinced her boyfriend Robert Pattinson to take ballroom dancing lessons, but the 'Twilight' hunk is 'terrible' at it.

Kate Moss and Sharon Stone share steamy kiss

Kate Moss auctioned off a kiss at a charity event in Brazil and sent pulses racing as she demonstrated how could she is at smooching by locking lips with 'Basic Instinct' actress Sharon Stone.

Lindsay Lohan single again

Lindsay Lohan has split from her latest boyfriend Avi Snow after a brief romance

Lindsay Lohan's father horrified

Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan is horrified by her wild nights out in Brazil and is concerned for her welfare

Lindsay Lohan on best behaviour

Lindsay Lohan was on her best behaviour on the set of 'Anger Management' this week and impressed the crew by showing up early

Lindsay Lohan acts in jail

Lindsay Lohan's guest starring role on 'Anger Management' involves her performing community service in jail

Lindsay Lohan's big pay day

Lindsay Lohan has secured a six-figure deal to promote a clothing line in Brazil this week

Lindsay Lohan to take break with Charlie Sheen

Lindsay Lohan will reportedly spend time with Charlie Sheen and take a vacation to Brazil before she checks into rehab.

Elton John's plastic pooch obsession

Sir Elton John is obsessed with nodding dogs and takes 'thousands' of the plastic pooches with him wherever he goes.

Elton John requests separate hotel room for spectacles

Sir Elton John requested a separate hotel room for his spectacles ahead of a show in Brazil on Saturday (09.03.13), and specifically asked for the temperature of the extra quarters to be maintained at 16 degrees Celsius.

Kanye West takes Kim Kardashian on second babymoon

Kanye West has whisked pregnant Kim Kardashian to Rio de Janeiro for a second babymoon after she was told to relax by her doctors

Beyonce offers cheaper tickets

Beyonce plans to make her concert tickets more affordable so that all of her fans can attend

Naomi Campbell: I'm a gypsy

Naomi Campbell sees herself as a 'gypsy' as she loves exploring new places and discovering new 'wonders' to enjoy with her loved ones.

David and Victoria Beckham enroll kids in London school

David and Victoria Beckham have moved forward with their plans to return to the UK by enrolling their sons in a school in London.

Madonna reveals tour secrets

Madonna keeps a facial steamer, ice bags, special teas and a nebuliser in her dressing room to keep in top condition during her 'MDNA' tour.

Madonna gives up alcohol for tour

Madonna has given up alcohol while she is on her 'MDNA Tour' and after six months on the road she is starting to miss having a drink.

Jay McGuiness kept fan's pants

Tom Parker was shocked when Jay McGuiness pocketed a fan's underwear when it was thrown on stage during a gig in Brazil.

Lady Gaga donates $1 million to New York

Lady Gaga has donated $1 million to help New York victims of hurricane Sandy

Lady Gaga treats fans to burgers

Lady Gaga treated her loyal Brazilian fans to burgers and fries as they camped outside her hotel in Rio to get a glimpse of their idol.

Harry Judd is nervous about his stag do

Harry Judd says he´s 'a bit nervous' about what his McFly bandmates have in store for him for his stag party.

The Wanted's underwear gift from fans

The Wanted's overexcited fans threw underwear on the stage as the band performed in Rio de Janiero on Friday (28.09.12) and Jay McGuinness promptly pocketed a pair.

Baby girl for Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima has given birth to a baby girl named Sienna.

Prince Harry to visit China?

Britain's Prince Harry is expected to go on a royal tour to China after reportedly being asked by the Foreign Office to visit the Asian country to improve relations between Britain and the People's Republic.

Katie Price's Olympic bid

Katie Price is spending thousands of pounds on horses in the hope she will be chosen for Team GB at the next Olympic Games.

Mike Tindall's Olympic ambition

Mike Tindall would like to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics, with his wife Zara Phillips also planning to take part.

Gisele Bundchen confirms second pregnancy

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has reportedly confirmed she's pregnant with her second child.

Swedish royals welcome Pele

The Swedish royal family welcomed Brazil's World Cup winning team of 1958, including Pele, to the Royal Palace in Stockholm yesterday (15.08.12).

Prince Harry to become Olympic patron

Britain's Prince Harry is set to become an Olympic patron to promote sport in the run up to the next Olympic Games.

Prince Harry enjoys beach volleyball final

Britain's Prince Harry enjoyed the women's beach volleyball final and bronze medal play-off last night (08.08.12), much to the delight of the competitors.

Camila Alves didn't want to wed

Camila Alves never wanted to get married but now realises how 'very special' the institution is after tying the knot with Matthew McConaughey.

Prince William and Harry to support Zara at London Olympics

Britain's Prince William, Prince Harry and Duchess Catherine will cheer on their cousin Zara Phillips at the London Olympics when she takes part in the British eventing team later this month.

Paris Hilton happy being single

Paris Hilton denies she is dating Dutch DJ Afrojack and says she is happy being single.

Matthew McConaughey: Camila invited me to our wedding

Matthew McConaughey was spurred on to organise his wedding to Camila Alves when she handed him an invitation to their big day.

James Marsden to become father for third time

'X-Men' star James Marsden is to become a father for the third time, with Brazilian model Rose Costa expecting his child.

Gisele Bundchen expecting second child with Tom Brady?

Supermodel and NFL player already have a son.

Michael Jackson wanted Brazilian wife

Brazilian model Xuxa has claimed she was asked to marry Michael Jackson and have children with him.

Matthew McConaughey's musical sons

Matthew McConaughey plays drums with his children and says Levi, four, and two-year-old Vida have 'great rhythm'.

Alessandro Ambrosio names son Noah Phoenix

Alessandra Ambrosio and her fiance Jamie Mazur have named her newborn son Noah Phoenix.

Alessandra Ambrosio gives birth

Alessandra Ambrosio has given birth to her second child, a boy, in Brazil yesterday (07.05.12).

Camila Alves hasn't started wedding planning

Camila Alves 'hasn't really thought' about her wedding to Matthew McConaughey because she has been so busy with their recent move to Texas.

Adriana Lima curbing pregnancy cravings

Adriana Lima is 'trying to be good' with her pregnancy cravings and is sating her desire for ice cream with frozen yogurt.

Adriana Lima is pregnant

Adriana Lima and her husband Marko Jaric are expecting their second child, it has been confirmed.

P. Diddy wants to party with Prince Harry

P. Diddy wants to hang out with Prince Harry when he comes to London to perform at the One Love Peace festival on July 15.

Prince Harry praised as 'such a gentleman'

Britain's Prince Harry has been praised as 'such a gentleman' after he rushed to the aid of an injured polo player during a recent match.

Rousseff, Blatter make peace, work together for 2014 World Cup

Brasilia - With 817 days left till the start of the 2014 World Cup, Brazil and FIFA agreed Friday to joining efforts to save the event, which is currently in jeopardy over various delays in works of infrastructure and in legislative procedure.

Prince Harry's charity posts record fundraising figures

Prince Harry's charity, Sentebale - which helps orphaned and vulnerable children in the African kingdom of Lesotho - raised £2.1 million last year.

Prince Harry is looking for love

Prince Harry is looking for love but believes the responsibilities that come with marrying a royal are putting girls off.

Prince Harry is looking for love

Prince Harry is looking for love but believes the responsibilities that come with marrying a Royal are putting girls off.

Prince Harry wishes he was 'normal'

Britain's Prince Harry has admitted he and his brother Prince William sometimes wish they hadn't been born into royalty.

Prince Harry 'banned from pub during Army training'

Prince Harry has reportedly been banned for the pub while he completes his Army helicopter training ahead of his deployment to Afghanistan.

Prince Harry: My family is funny

Prince Harry insists his family has a great sense of humour behind closed doors.

Prince Harry: My family is funny

Prince Harry insists his family has a great sense of humour behind closed doors.

Prince Harry dons William disguise

Prince Harry donned a mask bearing his brother Prince William's face as he took part in the Sport Relief mile in Brazil yesterday (10.03.12).

Prince Harry pokes fun at Charles and William

Britain's Prince Harry joked about his brother's dancing skills and his father's admiration of beautiful women as he gave a speech in Brazil where he is working with the tourist campaign, GREAT, which hopes to attract millions of extra visitors to Britain.

Prince William's brotherly concern

Britain's Prince Harry has been in regular phone contact with brother Prince William while he has been on his royal tour of the Caribbean.

Letter from Blatter paved way for football peace with Brazil

Rio de Janeiro - FIFA president Joseph Blatter moved Tuesday to defuse a crisis between the football governing body and Brazil, which is set to host the 2014 World Cup.

Prince Harry plans visit to Diana's favourite island

Britain's Prince Harry will make a private visit to Windermere Island, one of his late mother Princess Diana's favourite islands.

Mystery shrouds future of 2014 World Cup committee

Rio de Janeiro - Ricardo Teixeira held on Thursday as president of the organizing committee of the 2014 World Cup that is to be held in Brazil, despite news reports that his exit was imminent amid corruption allegations.

Bebeto joins Brazil 2014 organizing committee

Rio de Janeiro - Retired striker Bebeto joined Thursday the organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup that is to be held in Brazil, amid rumours that committee president Ricardo Teixeira might step down.

Reports: Head of 2014 World Cup committee to step down

Rio de Janeiro - Ricardo Teixeira, president of the organizing committee of the 2014 World Cup that is to be held in Brazil, will step down from that position within hours amid corruption allegations, Brazilian media reported Thursday.

Germany's Westerwelle ends visit to Brazil in Rio slum

Rio de Janeiro - German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle ended his three-day visit to Brazil Wednesday, with a walk though one of the many favelas (slums) in Rio de Janeiro.

Germany courts Brazil: Westerwelle opens science centre

Sao Paulo - German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle opened Tuesday in Sao Paulo the German House of Science and Innovation (DWIH), an initiative to promote the European power's status as a strategic partner for rapidly-growing Brazil.

Germany's Westerwelle starts Latin American tour in Brazil

Brasilia - Brazilian Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle launched his eight-day Latin American tour on Monday in Brazil that is also scheduled to take him to Peru, Panama and Mexico.

Brazilian president set for White House visit

Washington - Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff will join President Barack Obama at the White House for the first time in April, his office said Tuesday.

Brazil's Rousseff meets with Raul Castro, focuses on economic ties

Havana/Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff met with Cuban President Raul Castro Tuesday in Havana, in an official visit that was to focus on economic ties.

LEAD: Brazil's Rousseff slams Europe for fiscal austerity

Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff snubbed the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland this year and took part instead in Brazil's anti-capitalist World Social Forum.

Brazil's Rousseff snubs Davos, opts for anti-capitalist debate

Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff snubbed the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland this year and opted instead to take part Thursday in the anti-capitalist World Social Forum.

Brazil vows to fulfil pledges to FIFA on World Cup

Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo says the country will honour all its pledges to FIFA as hosts of the 2014 World Cup, but admits delays in preparations.

Brazil to take on Denmark in friendly ahead of the Euro finals

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil will play an international friendly against Euro 2012 finalists Denmark in Hamburg on 26 May, the Brazilian football federation (CBF) said on Thursday.

Argentina, Brazil to play friendly in New Jersey

Buenos Aires - Argentina is to play its arch-rival, Brazil, on June 9 in a friendly match in the US state of New Jersey, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said Tuesday on its website.

Brazil's proposed new forest code draws fire from environmentalists

Brasilia/Durban,South Africa - Brazil's new forest code that would free up more land for agriculture is to be voted on by the Senate on Tuesday amid protests by global environmental groups.

Ronaldo joins 2014 World Cup organizing committee board

Rio de Janeiro - Former Brazilian football star Ronaldo will join a three-man board of directors at the organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup (COL), but will not become its president.

LEAD: Report: Ronaldo to become 2014 World Cup chief organizer

Rio de Janeiro - Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is to become president of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, news reports said on Tuesday.

Reports: Ronaldo to become 2014 World Cup chief organizer

Rio de Janeiro - Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is to become president of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup (COL), news reports said on Tuesday.

Brazil has one Senna but no winner Von Jens Marx,

Sao Paulo, Brazil - Felipe Massa came closest three years ago in a bitter-sweet victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix as the South American nation longs for a first Formula One world champion since Ayrton Senna.

UN launches Brazil conference on sustainable future

New York - Brazil will host an international conference next year to devise an action plan that would enable the world to achieve sustainable development in the next 20 years, the United Nations said Tuesday.

Brazil corruption scandal clouds World Cup, Olympic preps

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil's sport minister Orlando Silva should prepare to defend himself against corruption allegations, said presidential advisors, even though they indicated satisfaction with his explanations.

UN and economy on agenda for India talks with Brazil, South Africa

New Delhi - Talks between India, Brazil and South Africa in Pretoria Tuesday were expected to focus on greater coordination in the United Nations Security Council and climate change, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.

Brazilian runner da Silva suspended after positive doping test

Sao Paulo - South American 5,000 and 10,000 metres record holder Simone Alves da Silva of Brazil has been suspended and expelled from the Panamerican Games over a positive doping test for the blood booster EPO.

Brazil lectures EU on economic crisis: Austerity 'not enough'

Brussels - The European Union and the rest of the developed world cannot hope to climb out of their economic woes by relying on austerity alone, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said Tuesday after a summit with the bloc.

Austerity alone won't work, Brazil president tells crisis-ridden EU

Brussels - Austerity alone will not solve the eurozone's debt crisis, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff warned on Monday, on the eve of a summit with the European Union.

SIDEBAR: Brazil's Rousseff: First woman to open UN general debate

New York - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is to shake up United Nations history on Wednesday by being the first woman to ever open a General Assembly session in its 66 years.

Greenpeace and Maoris move to block offshore oil-drilling plan

Wellington - Greenpeace and a Maori tribe on Monday filed a lawsuit against plans for oil drilling off the New Zealand coast, saying they violate international environmental law and the terms of an 1840 treaty with indigenous tribes.

PREVIEW: Glamour and beauty in Sao Paulo for Miss Universe 2011

Sao Paulo - Glamour, elegance and a touch of eroticism are to take the stage late Monday in Sao Paulo for the decisive round of the 2011 Miss Universe pageant.

Brazil blocks transfers of funds to Libya

Brasilia - Brazil has blocked transfers of funds intended for the benefit of deposed Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi and Libyan public institutions, the Brazilian government said Tuesday.

Goetze, Kroos stand out as Germany beat Brazil 3-2

Stuttgart - Teenage sensation Mario Goetze was on target on Wednesday as classy Germany defeated Brazil 3-2 in a high profile football friendly on Tuesday.

Brazilian president slams US debt downgrade: 'Rushed,' wrong

Brasilia - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff criticized a credit-rating agency's decision to downgrade US debt, which has in turn led to sharp drops in stock markets worldwide.

PREVIEW: Special day for Cacau at Germany v Brazil showdown

Stuttgart - Playing for an adopted country against the country of origin in the home stadium is special for any footballer, and Brazlian-turned-German Cacau is no exception.

Rio needs more hotels says UN Special Adviser on Sport

Bremen, Germany - The infrastructure in Brazil, where the 2014 football World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games will be held, still needs upgrading, the United Nations Special Adviser on Sport Willi Lemke said.

Swimmers shocked at CAS ruling on Cielo

Shanghai - Several swimmers expressed shock Friday over a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that cleared Olympic champion Cesare Cielo to swim at the world championships.

BRICS ministers urge cheaper medicines for developing nations

Beijing - Five major emerging economies on Tuesday urged better access to cheap medicines for all developing nations and supported reforms to expand the role of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Brazil backs Lagarde to lead IMF

Brasilia - Brazil will support Christine Lagarde's bid to become managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Brazilian Finance Ministry said in a statement Tuesday.

Brazil's Embraer receives 1.7-billion-dollar E-Jet order

Paris - Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced Monday it had received orders for 39 new short-range E-Jets, worth around 1.7 billion dollars.

Flights still cancelled in Buenos Aires over volcanic ash

Buenos Aires - Flights to and from Buenos Aires' two commercial airports remained cancelled Friday, due to a cloud of ash from the Chilean volcanic Caulle, some 1,600 kilometres away.

Italy recalls ambassador to Brazil in terrorist extradition row

Rome - Italy on Friday recalled its ambassador to Brazil for consultations over the decision by Brazilian Supreme Court not to extradite an Italian former leftist terrorist convicted of four murders in his homeland.

Australian jailed in Holland for crippling fellow tourist

Sydney - An Australia was jailed for three months by an Amsterdam court for leaping from a third-floor hotel window onto a fellow tourist who happened to be walking below, news reports said Friday.

World Bank, megacities seal united front for climate change

Sao Paulo - The World Bank and the 40 largest cities on the planet Wednesday sealed a deal in Sao Paulo to reduce their carbon footprint and adapt to climate change.

Spiegel: Air France crash probe points to 'deep stall'

Paris - Information yielded by the black boxes of the Air France plane that plunged into the Atlantic Ocean in June 2009 suggests the plane probably stalled after encountering bad weather, Germany's investigative Der Spiegel news weekly reported Sunday.