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US Army tests flying robot sniper

US Army tests flying robot sniperWashington, April 23 : The US Army is testing the Autonomous Rotorcraft Sniper System (ARSS) - a remote-controlled unmanned vigilante robot helicopter equipped with a high-velocity sniper rifle.

According to a report by Fox News, its RND Edge semi-automatic gun is mounted on a self-stabilizing turret with built-in zoom camera, and fires 7 to 10 precisely aimed .338-caliber rounds per second.

Back on the ground, a human directs it using a modified Xbox 360 controller, which plugs into a laptop so that the operator can see what the drone sees.

Terrence Howard livid at bosses for axing him from Iron Man sequel

Iron ManWashington, April 23 : Terrence Howard is livid at studio bosses for dropping him out of the Iron Man sequel over alleged money stakes.

The Crash star was shocked to know that he would not reappear in the follow up after Don Cheadle had been signed to portray Iron Man/ Tony Stark''s best pal Jim Rhodes.

The actor accused the movie''s Marvel studio for abandoning his contract and going back on their word.

Beyonce’s ‘Today’ show ‘board mix’ was doctored, says dad

New York, Apr 23 : American music executive Matthew Knowles has insisted that a leaked "board mix" from a "Today" show featuring his daughter Beyonce's less-than-stellar vocals had been doctored.

Knowles, who is also the pop star's manager, was furious over the release of the ear-splitting track that was recorded last year.

"At 12 years into her career, the last thing someone should be questioning is her vocal ability," the New York Daily News quoted him as telling TMZ.

"That would be like questioning if Kobe Bryant could shoot a jump shot. The vocals were obviously altered," he said.

Evan Rachel Wood to play 500-year-old vampire in ‘True Blood’

Are Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson together again?

Jesse McCartney, Ryan Tedder bag Song Of The Year gong

jesse mccartneyWashington, April 23 : Jesse McCartney and Ryan Tedder have bagged Song of The Year prize at the American Society of Composers, Authors & Performers (ASCAP) Pop Music Awards.

The duo received that gong for penning Leona Lewis'' smash-hit ‘Bleeding Love’.

The song was picked by music moguls Simon Cowell and Clive Davis as Lewis'' breakout hit after she won British talent show X Factor - and she took it to the top of the charts all over the globe.

"Being recognised by ASCAP is a great honour as a songwriter, and I am very grateful for this award,” Contactmusic quoted McCartney as saying.

Star Trek’s Zoe Saldana loves to wear men’s undies!

Star Trek’s Zoe Saldana loves to wear men’s undies!Washington, Apr 23 : American actress Zoe Saldana has in an exclusive interview with Women's Health magazine revealed that she loves wearing men's clothing and underwear.

Saldana, 30, who is starring in the upcoming "Star Trek" movie and is featured on the May cover of the magazine, also revealed that she likes masculine things.

"I love wearing men's clothing and underwear. I just feel so sexy in jeans and a man's shirt. Plus I love back, red. I love solid colors that say `I'm here; I'm strong'," Fox News quoted her as saying.

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