Defending champion Andy Murray put on a US Open late night special, taking out his frustrations with the chaos-causing rain and event schedulers but two-time winner Venus Williams slipped to defeat.

British tycoon Richard Branson may have lost his race to the bottom of the ocean, but not his sense of humour, declaring Friday a faux plan to top his rivals by voyaging to the centre of the earth.

Socialite Kim Kardashian, with her $600,000 paycheck for making an appearance this New Year’s Eve, seems to be the most sought after among Hollywood celebs since others are not so lucky.

Given your heart to someone? Check it out, you might have surrendered your brain too, scientists say.

Troubled actor Charlie Sheen and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey have topped the list of the highest paid stars of the small screen.

Hollywood star Tim Robbins has moved on to Meg Ryan after splitting from Susan Sarandon, according to reports.

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has a new neighbour, and it turns out to be none other than no-holds-barred author Joe McGinniss, who is writing an exposé about her.

Iron Man 2 star Mickey Rourke is all set to star in an English and Hindi advertising campaign for animal rights group Peta, to help sterilise stray dogs in India.