New York - US actor Ron Silver,

Beijing/Munich - Chinese computer technology firm Inspur confirmed Monday that talks are taking place with insolvent German chipmaker Qimonda.

"I can confirm that both sides are interested in cooperating together," a spokesman said at company headquarters in Jinan, Shandong province, without going into details.

"It is a good chance for us to expand and become stronger," said the spokesman, whose state-run company is famous for its PC server and software products.

New York, Mar 16 : Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her business partner trainer Tracy Anderson are finding it difficult to pitch clients for their new gym TriBeCa.

Although Tracy has trained celebs like Madonna, she is finding it difficult to land any clients.

Sources say that one of the reasons why the duo is struggling to attract clients is that people think the gym is extremely costly.

"It''s ridiculous," the New York Post quoted a source as saying.

New York, March 16 : Scores of aspiring catwalk queens are pleading ''America''s Next Top Model'' host Tyra Banks for a second chance, after the recent audition in New York ended in bedlam.

Hopeful models had recently gathered outside the Park Central Hotel to audition for The CW show, open to women under 5-feet-7-inches for the first time.

Lined up women ran for their lives, subsequently tumbling over barricades after an overheating black BMW sparked bomb fears.

Washington, Mar 16 : London O2 Arena owners have revealed that Michael Jackson's comeback gig, which will take place in July, has gathered such an incredible response that the one-time pop king could have sold the venue for two years.

It has earlier been reported that the Michael mania has gained momentum, and more and more fans want to see his comeback gig.

Over a million fans bought tickets to the shows, with agents shifting an average of 33 seats per minute.

The AEG people, who convinced Michael to return to the limelight are, more than happy to see the reaction.

Washington, Mar 16 : Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher has decided never to move to America, as he doesn't want his kids to pick an American accent.

Although Gallagher uttered his love for America, he didn't quite fancy the idea of having his kids grow there.

"L. A., I''ve kind of grown to love it, and I never thought I''d say that. I''d probably love to get a house in between Madonna and Robbie Williams, it''d be brilliant," Contactmusic quoted him as saying.