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Star Trek actor George Takei ''disappointed'' by gay marriage ban

London, Nov 8: Former Star Trek actor George Takei has expressed his disappointment over the passing of a ban on same-sex marriage in California.

Takei, known for his role in the sci-fi series, and his long-term partner, Brad Altman, were the first to receive a marriage licence in West Hollywood after the court ruling.

He expressed his disappointment after the people of California voted to put a stop to gay marriage.

"There are going to be heartbreaks, setbacks and sacrifices to be made, but we will soldier on," the Scotsman quoted Takei, as saying.

The Proposition 8 that seeks to ban same-sex marriages has stirred anger, protests, lawsuits and a deep sense of loss among gays in California.

Cheryl Cole has the best breasts in showbiz

Cheryl Cole has the best breasts in showbizLondon, November 8 : Cheryl Cole has been voted as having the best breasts in show business in a new survey.

In a survey of 16 to 24-year-old females, ‘Bravissomo’ bra company found that the ‘Girls Aloud’ singer, who they think is a 28F, left behind a group other celebrities to land the title.

“Cheryl’s boobs are indeed fab. We estimate she’s around a 28F bra size - but it’s a shame so many young women aren’t happy with their own breasts,” the Sun quoted Jo Lee, the marketing director, as saying.

Brangelina’s agent slapped with sexual harassment lawsuit

Brad Pitt and Angelina JolieLondon, Nov 8: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Hollywood agent, who helped them get 15million dollars for photographs of their newborn twins, is being sued by a former employee for sexual harassment.

Todd Shermaya, who has a high profile client list including Matthew McConaughey and Christina Aguilera, has been accused by his former assistant Heather Delvin, who claims to have gone through invariable “barrage of offensive sexual, racist and religious comments".

How wearing a bra can save your life!

London, Nov 8: A barmaid was saved by the underwire on her 6-pound Asda bra when she was stabbed in the chest by a masked mugger.

Vicky Parsons, 26, was sitting in her parked car when a 14-year-old boy lunged at her with a knife.

At first she thought it was friends playing a trick, but when she looked around was confronted by two teenage attackers with bandanas over their faces.

One held a knife to her face and demanded cash and her hand was cut as she managed to push the blade away. During a struggle the youth thrust the weapon at her chest, the point puncturing her skin.

But the blade''s serrated edge snagged on the wire under the cup of the cheap supermarket bra and prevented it penetrating further.

Amy Winehouse “seriously considering” dumping hubby

Amy Winehouse “seriously considering” dumping hubbyLondon, Nov 8 : Troubled popstar Amy Winehouse has reportedly been telling pals that she is “seriously considering” dumping hubby Blake Civil Fielder.

The ‘Back To Black’ hitmaker revealed to confidante in an emotional phone call that she is allegedly on the verge of leaving Fielder – she said: “I don’t know if I want to be with him.”

Britain revokes visa for former Thai premier

Britain revokes visa for former Thai premierBangkok  - Britain has revoked tourist visas for fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife Pojaman, media reports said Saturday.

Sources close to Thaksin in Bangkok could not confirm the development but said it might be linked to his recent decision not to seek political asylum in the United Kingdom.

"He has relinquished the application process for political asylum in the UK," said a close aide to Thaksin who asked to remain anonymous. "A few days ago he decided to terminate the process."

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