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Bono top among Hollywood celebrity on America's 'Agents of Change' list

Bono top among Hollywood celebrity on America's 'Agents of Change' listWashington, Mar 30 : Bono is the most important Hollywood celebrity when it comes to America's future, if the 'Agents of Change' list is to be believed.

The Rolling Stones magazine has enlisted 100 leaders, celebrities, writers, and thinkers who are considered to be crucial for America's future.

Paris Hilton's mum says no plans for her wedding to new beau anytime soon

Paris Hilton's mum says no plans for her wedding to new beau anytime soonWashington, Mar 30 : Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton's mother Kathy has said that her daughter is not planning to marry her beau Doug Reinhardt in the near future.

"People ask me these questions all the time," Us Weekly quoted her as saying.

"I'm not planning any weddings anytime soon for either of them!" she added.

'Monsters vs. Aliens' tops US weekend box office

'Monsters vs. Aliens' tops US weekend box officeWashington, Mar 30 : DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures' computer animated 3-D feature film "Monsters vs. Aliens" has scored the biggest US box office debut of the year by grossing 58.2 million dollars.

Following it was Lionsgate's horror entry "The Haunting in Connecticut", which made an estimated 23 million dollars, reports Variety.

Nicolas Cage's sci-fi actioner "Knowing" by Summit Entertainment made 14.7 million dollars.

Researcher studies details of online relationships forged on social networking sites

Researcher studies details of online relationships forged on social networking sitesWashington, March 30 : A University of Kansas professor is researching details of online relationships forged on social networking sites and determining their significance, depth and potential.

Nancy Baym, associate professor of communication studies, became interested early on in how the Internet shapes interpersonal communication and of late has focused her research on social networking sites in particular.

Madonna blasts 'Malawian adoption' critics

Madonna blasts 'Malawian adoption' criticsWashington, Mar 30 : Queen of Pop Madonna has blasted critics who have slammed her second Malawian adoption bid, insisting it is "none of their business."

The 50-year-old is currently in Malawi to make 4-year-old Mercy James legally hers. James' 18-year-old mother had died five days after giving birth to her.

However, the singer's adoption plans have been hit by opposition from officials - as well as the girl's family, reports Contactmusic.

Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' tops UK singles chart for second week

Lady-GagaWashington, Mar 30 : American singer Lady Gaga is reining the UK singles chart with her new song 'Poker Face' for the second consecutive week.

The 23-year-old popstar pushed British band Noisettes' new song 'Don't Upset The Rhythm' at the second spot.

While Flo Rida's Right Round landed the third spot, Beyonce Knowles' Halo was at fourth position.

AR Rahman's Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) from Slumdog Millionaire featuring the Pussycat Dolls jumped 15 places to wrap up the top five.

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