London, Mar 8 (ANI): Lily Allen smoked a cigarette onstage, even though she was suffering from a chest infection. Disregarding the smoking ban, the 'Smile' hitmaker lit up at the MEN Arena in Manchester. However, she apologized to the crowd for off key vocals. "I've got a bout of bronchitis so sorry if my singing's a bit s**t. Not that it's any good anyway," the Daily Star quoted

London, Mar 8 (ANI): Actor Michael J Fox is set to receive an honorary degree of medicine from Sweden's Karolinska Institute, for his efforts in raising funds and awareness for Parkinson's Disease. The 'Back To The Future' star will be felicitated in a ceremony in New York. Fox started the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1991. The foundation has

Nevada (US), March 8 (ANI): There were no nominations for 'Made in Asia' films at 82nd Academy Awards given in Hollywood (USA) on March seven, and out of four films nominated with Asia-focused topics, only one (The Cove) was able to win. 'The Cove' (Louie Psihoyos), which won in 'documentary feature' category, is an investigative-journalism style venture about animal abuse and human health issues revolving around

Los Angeles, March 8 (DPA) Iraq war drama 'The Hurt Locker' that won six Oscars, including best picture, made history when director Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the best director prize in the Oscar's 82-year history. Bigelow called the victory 'the moment of a lifetime'. 'It's so extraordinary to be in the company of my fellow nominees, such powerful filmmakers, who have inspired me

Washington, March 8 (ANI): The Iraq War drama 'The Hurt Locker' has bagged the best picture and five other prizes at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, its haul including best director for Kathryn Bigelow. Bigelow is the first woman in the 82-year history of the Oscars to earn Hollywood's top prize for filmmakers,

Los Angeles, March 8 (IANS) After being named named worst actress for 'All About Steve' at the Razzie Awards this weekend, Sandra Bullock bagged best actress Oscar for playing a high society woman who adopts an orphaned black boy in 'The Blind Side' at the 82nd Academy Awards. 'I have so many people to thank but not enough time. But I want to thank my family