Albany (New York, US), Dec. 16 : Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former US President John F. Kennedy, has said that she is interested in bidding for the soon-to-be vacated Senate seat of incoming US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Ending weeks of silence and speculation, Kennedy made a series of rapid-fire phone calls to the state's leading political figures on Monday, including New York Governor David A. Paterson, in which she emphatically and enthusiastically declared herself interested in the seat.

New York  - UN Security Council members had to stop their meeting on Monday after a fire alarm went off, but resumed shortly after when UN security found nothing harmful.

The 15-nation council was holding a public session to review some of the year's activities, mostly regarding sanctions against Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and efforts in other African countries.

New York, Dec 15 : Aussie model Miranda Kerr and her beau actor Orlando Bloom were spotted enjoying themselves while shooting for Victoria''s Secret catalogue.

The two, who are rumoured to be engaged, had flown down to the Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, reports the New York Post.

When there was no work for Kerr, they were seen frolicking on the beach, playing in the water and doing yoga at the resort''s spa.

Meanwhile, Kerr had earlier revealed that she would like to do a job with more substance.

New York, Dec 15 : Key supporters of Secretary of State-designate have continued their backlash against Caroline Kennedy replacing Hillary Clinton in the Senate.

In recent days, Robert Zimmerman, a Clinton adviser and member of the Democratic National Committee, and Stuart Applebaum, a former Clinton delegate and president of the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union, have ripped Kennedy's qualifications.

New York, Dec 13 : Popstar Stevie Wonder may soon be seen shaking a leg on the show `Dancing with the Stars'.

The blind musician has reportedly surprised all with his move.

"You''ve got to think. If I have 7 children, I''ve got to be able to dance right?" the New York Daily News quoted Wonder, as saying.

Although the `If You Really Love Me' hitmaker is reportedly in talks to star in the eight season of the show, which has featured deaf actress Marley Matlin and amputee Heather Mills, he hasn't confirmed the news.

New York, December 13 : Teen actress Miley Cyrus is set to sit behind the wheels of her mum, Tish's old Porsche Cayenne, her early Christmas present.

The `Hannah Montana' star, who had reportedly been given her learner''s permit days before the present, was said to be thrilled on receiving the posh sport beauty.

"Tish got a new car recently, so she''s giving Miley her old car. She''s so excited. Her mom lets her drive to work when she''s with her," the New York Daily News quoted a source as telling People. com.