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Lucy Lawless to star in Roman drama

 Lucy Lawless to star in Roman dramaWashington, Mar 31 : Actress Lucy

DiCaprio and Bar Rafaeli not engaged, says pal

DiCaprio and Bar Rafaeli not engaged, says palWashington, Mar 31 : Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli are neither engaged nor have any plans to walk down the aisle anytime soon, says a friend.

The rumors about the couple's engagement began spreading after Bar was spotted wearing a normal gold band on her ring finger.

"No -- he and Bar are not married and not engaged. It was just a ring she was wearing on that finger," Us Weekly quoted DiCaprio's pal as saying.

Obama says he has no interest in running General Motors

Obama says he has no interest in running General MotorsWashington, Mar. 31 : US President Barack Obama has clarified that his administration has "no intention" of running General Motors, even as the White House forced the automaker''s CEO to resign, and demanded it to come out with a "better business plan" so that the government can think of rescuing the company.

Alyssa Milano calls for more female-driven shows

Alyssa Milano calls for more female-driven showsWashington, March 31 : Actress Alyssa Milano has called for more female-driven shows, insisting they are more successful.

The 36-year-old, who starred as Phoebe Halliwell on the supernatural series Charmed, said that female lead roles contribute more to the Television Rating Point (TRP) since lady fans are more loyal viewers.

"I think people connected to the sister relationships and women fans are the most loyal in the business," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

Obama still a rock star in Europe

Obama still a rock star in EuropeWashington, Mar. 31 : As President Barack Obama heads to London for the G-20 economic summit, most Europeans are excited at the prospect of his arrival personally.

Obama was the most popular and most influential world leader in a February Harris Interactive survey of 6,299 adults in Western Europe and the United States, topping the Dalai Lama in popularity and Russia's Vladimir Putin in influence.

Michael J. Fox refuses to let Parkinson''s disease define him

Michael J. Fox refuses to let Parkinson''s disease define himWashington, Mar 31 : `Back to the Future' star Michael J. Fox has revealed that he refuses to let his battle with Parkinson''s disease stop him from living his life or from defining him.

Fox, 47, was diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease back in 1991.

He told talk show host Oprah Winfrey that struggling with the illness made him feel like he was dealing with an unruly child.

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