On divided Cyprus, peace campaigners’ wedding sets example by crossing the ethnic line

NICOSIA, Cyprus — From opposite sides of their divided island, Georgia Chappa and Murat Kanatli made it their mission to break down the ethnic hatreds by bringing rivals together.

Gilani’s daughter embroiled in child custody battle

LAHORE - Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s daughter has been dragged into a legal battle, with her ex-husband approaching a local guardian court seeking custody of their nine-year-old son, Asfandyar.

Transsexuals participate in a weeklong festival in Tamil Nadu

VILLUPURAM - Transsexuals from across the country are participating in a weeklong “Koovagam” festival at Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu.

Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey’s tearful first anniversary

LONDON - Nick Cannon left his wife Mariah Carey teary-eyed after surprising her with a video compilation of their most intimate moments as a first anniversary present.

James McAvoy, Anne-Marie Duff keen to start family

LONDON - Hollywood actor James McAvoy and wife Anne Marie Duff are keen to start a family.

Duff revealed that she is keen to have a baby with husband James and become a first time mother.

Same-sex couples wed in Iowa on day court ruling allowing gay marriage takes effect

DES MOINES, Iowa — The first same-sex couples tied the knot in Iowa on Monday as the controversial issue of gay marriage moved to the nation’s heartland. Melisa Keeton and Shelley Wolfe were declared “legally married” by pastor Peg Esperanaza during a ceremony in front of the Polk County administrative offices in Des Moines. It didn’t take long before they were referring to one another as “wife.”

Family fun: Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag of ‘The Hills’ brace for wedding ‘circus’ Saturday

LOS ANGELES — A reality TV pop quiz: What’s more daunting, a wedding or fighting for survival in the wilds of Costa Rica?

David Blaine to tie the knot with model Alizee Guinochet

NEW YORK - American magician David Blaine is all set to tie the knot with French model Alizee Guinochet.he two were spotted kissing in Central Park over the weekend, and 36-year-old Blaine confirmed that they were engaged, reports the New York Post.

Whoopi Goldberg ‘just can’t commit’

LONDON - American actress Whoopi Goldberg has revealed that she loves to get married, but her fascination dies after the ceremony.

Chelsea Clinton not engaged, says rep

WASHINGTON - Chelsea, daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Hillary, is not getting married this summer, a rep for the family has confirmed.

Jennifer Hudson wants her dogs to walk down aisle with her

WASHINGTON - American singer-songwriter Jennifer Hudson, who is all set to tie the knot with beau David Otunga, wants her three dogs to accompany her on her wedding.

Mel B selling family mansion at 70pct loss

LONDON - Melanie Brown has decided to sell her Beverly Hills mansion for 70 percent less than what she had originally paid for it two years ago.

Kendra Wilkinson looking forward to life after marriage

WASHINGTON - Kendra Wilkinson is not just excited about planning her wedding day, but she is much more eager about life after her marriage with football star fiance Hank Bassett.

Ivana Trump gives fourth marriage a second chance

LONDON - American socialite Ivana Trump is trying to save her fourth marriage by giving it another chance just days before her first wedding anniversary.

Soccer millionaire Rio Ferdinand says fame and fortune can be boring

LONDON - Manchester United and England star Rio Ferdinand has said that though he is a millionaire, he finds fame and fortune boring, and prefers slippers and Corrie to a night of partying.

Liz Hurley’s mum-in-law rubbishes break-up rumours

LONDON - Elizabeth Hurley’s mother-in-law has rubbished rumours that her Indian tycoon son Arun Nayar and Brit daughter-in-law were heading for splitsville.

I have a karmic connection with Shakeel: Amrita

MUMBAI - Bollywood actress Amrita Arora, who tied the knot with businessman Shakeel Ladak Wednesday, says she knew he was the one for her as soon as they met since they have ‘a karmic connection’.

Lucknow couple to tie the knot in hot air balloon

LUCKNOW - Marriages are said to be made in heaven and it will get a bit closer to that in the case of this Lucknow-based couple set to solemnise their wedding in a hot air balloon.

Jade’s going home to spend time with kids

LONDON - Terminally ill Jade Goody is desperate to return home so she can spend her remaining time with her two young sons.

Gisele Bundchen denies rumours of marriage

LONDON - Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has once again denied rumours of her marriage with her American football beau Tom Brady and says that people are becoming very creative and spreading rumours.