London, Oct 29 : American porn film director Gerard Damiano passed away in Miami on October 25, aged 80.

Damiano, known for his 1970s pornographic film ‘Deep Throat’, was a former hairdresser and occasional actor.

He passed away in hospital after suffering a stroke last month.

“He was a film-maker and an artist and we thought of him as such,” the BBC quoted his son Gerard Damiano Jr as saying.

“Even though we weren''t allowed to see his movies, we knew he was a moviemaker and we were proud of that,” he said.

‘Deep Throat’, which was the first “porno” widely seen in cinemas, was made in 1972 for just 25,000 pounds, but it made an estimated profit of 382million pounds.

London, Oct 29 : American multi-billionaire Sir Allen Stanford has issued an apology to skipper Kevin Pietersen and his team, after he made one of the WAGs sit on his lap.

Stanford was enjoying their company so much that he had Emily Prior, wife of England wicketkeeper Matt, sit on his knee during their game with Middlesex on October 26.

Though it was just harmless fun, the England players did not quite like it, and Stanford ended up issuing an apology.

“When they showed Mr Stanford on the big screen with the girls there were a few gobsmacked faces,” the Sun quoted teammate Stuart Broad as saying. 

“I think Matt had a bit of a shocked look on his face — especially as his wife''s pregnant as well,” he added.

London, Oct 29 : English rock band Led Zeppelin has been told that they should not attempt a major tour with a new singer by their promoter Harvey Goldsmith.

The members of the band turned to auditions for a new vocalist when their frontman Robert Plant decided not to join them, as they were eager to being a tour.

"I certainly don''t think they should do a big tour because I can''t see the point of it," the BBC quoted Goldsmith as saying.

Goldsmith, who promoted the band in the 1970s and ''80s, as well as their one-off reunion last year, added that there might be "some opportunities" for a reunion.

In Britain, a new drink claims to offer the same effect as cigarette. This ‘Liquid Smoking’, a Fruit flavored herbal drink, is set to be launched in Britain.

If there is smoking ban, there is no need to worry for smokers as the liquid cigarette would also hit the Indian market as an alternative to cigarette.

The drink in a red and white can appears the same to Red and White cigarette packets and also claims to deliver the same feelings as cigarette.

“The product has the same effects as nicotine, but this you can drink in restaurants and even on flights,” said the Dutch supplier and manufacturer, United Drinks and Beauty Corporations.

London, October 29: Prince Harry, who is attempting to qualify for training as an Apache pilot in the British Army, has been zealously practicing his flying skills – on a computer game.

The 24-year-old, who is aspiring to ride the Army’s meanest and toughest attack helicopter, has been addicted to an Apache game he found on the Sun’s website, according to reports.

London, Oct 29: While most newlyweds imagine that they will live happily ever after, the true picture is a tad different, says a new research which found that for an average couple the honeymoon is well and truly over after exactly two years, six months and 25 days.

The reason being: by that time, both partners have started to take each other, and their relationship, for granted, according to research.