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Macca labels Pirate Bay verdict ''fair''

Macca labels Pirate Bay verdict ''fair''London, Apr 21: Sir Paul McCartney has said that last week''s verdict on those accused in the Pirate Bay copyright case was "fair".

A Swedish court found four men guilty of breaking copyright rules and ordered to repay damages to entertainment companies on April 17.

Pirate Bay, the file-sharing website, made millions of music and film files available to users for free.

And the ex-Beatle, who is headlining US festival Coachella, is in complete favour of the verdict and has urged listeners to pay for the music they buy.

Row erupts after JK Rowling quits MS role

Row erupts after JK Rowling quits MS roleLondon, Apr 21: Soon after JK Rowling gave up her role as a patron of Scotland''s biggest MS (Multiple Sclerosis) charity, a feud has erupted between the British and Scottish chiefs of the organisation.

The MS Society''s UK bosses are complaining that the body is failing to raise enough money or spend enough on research north of the Border.

Row erupts after JK Rowling quits MS role

Row erupts after JK Rowling quits MS roleLondon, Apr 21: Soon after JK Rowling gave up her role as a patron of Scotland''s biggest MS (Multiple Sclerosis) charity, a feud has erupted between the British and Scottish chiefs of the organisation.

The MS Society''s UK bosses are complaining that the body is failing to raise enough money or spend enough on research north of the Border.

Legally Blonde to get West End makeover

Legally Blonde to get West End makeoverLondon, Apr 21 : Legally Blonde, the hit Hollywood film, is coming to the West End.

The Broadway version will see Sheridan Smith - best known for playing Rich Tea biscuit loving Janet Keogh in the sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps - in the leading role.

The 27-year-old beauty will be dressed from top-to-toe in pink as she takes to the boards of the Savoy Theatre in December as Elle Woods, a fuzzy West Coast blonde who defies her hair colour to break into the legal profession and get her boyfriend back, reports The Telegraph.

Legally Blonde to get West End makeover

Legally Blonde to get West End makeoverLondon, Apr 21 : Legally Blonde, the hit Hollywood film, is coming to the West End.

The Broadway version will see Sheridan Smith - best known for playing Rich Tea biscuit loving Janet Keogh in the sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps - in the leading role.

The 27-year-old beauty will be dressed from top-to-toe in pink as she takes to the boards of the Savoy Theatre in December as Elle Woods, a fuzzy West Coast blonde who defies her hair colour to break into the legal profession and get her boyfriend back, reports The Telegraph.

John Lennon once dreamt of playing for Liverpool

John Lennon once dreamt of playing for LiverpoolLondon, Apr 21: Late Beatles member John Lennon is said to have been a very talented footballer, with dreams of playing for English football club Liverpool.

Pete Best, 67, who was the band's original drummer before being replaced by Ringo Starr in 1962, revealed how Lennon always had a ball at his feet before the band rose to fame, and how they used to have a kickabout.

"John had the best skills in the band. He could play a little bit, to be fair," the Daily Star quoted him as saying.

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