AP News in Brief

Iran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions

Beyonce sent body double to tour Vienna museum: Reports

LONDON - R and B singer Beyonce has infuriated a famous museum in Vienna after she sent in a look-a-like of hers for a special personal tour of the museum, while she was busy shopping, according to newspaper reports.

With its guilty-pleasure catfight, ‘Obsessed’ claws its way to the top of the box office

LOS ANGELES — Ladies, ladies, please! We don’t have to tear each other apart in the name of love or jealousy or territory or fame.

Drew Barrymore refuses to go on extreme diets

BEIJING - Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore has refused to ever go on extreme diets in a bid to get thin.

Beyonce’s track-altering prankster apologises for hoax

WASHINGTON - The student who doctored Beyonce Knowles’ track out of tune has apologised for the prank, saying it “got out of hand”.

Beyonce won’t halt her career to have children

LONDON - American singer Beyonce Knowles says she’s ‘not ready’ to halt her career to have children with her husband, hip-hop star Jay-Z, despite being keen to have a child.

Beyonce announces ‘Iam Sasha Fierce’ American tour

WASHINGTON - Beyonce is ready to take America by a storm, as she has announced the American leg of her ‘I am Sasha Fierce’ world tour on her own website.

Aniston earned more than Jolie in 2008

WASHINGTON - Jennifer Aniston earned more than ex-husband Brad Pitt’s new partner Angelina Jolie last year.

Lady Gaga’s ‘Poker Face’ tops UK singles chart for second week

WASHINGTON - American singer Lady Gaga is reining the UK singles chart with her new song ‘Poker Face’ for the second consecutive week.

Miley Cyrus, Jonas Bros, High School Musical 3 grab Kids’ Choice Awards

LONDON - Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, High School Musical 3, claimed victory at the 22nd Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

Beyonce goes on a shopping binge

NEW YORK - Singer Beyonce was recently spotted at Patricia Field’s Bowery boutique, where she allegedly spent a hefty amount.

Beyonce Knowles says her influence on young girls can be ’scary’

WASHINGTON - Beyonce Knowles’ iconic rise in the entertainment industry might have made her a role model for many young girls, but the singer feels that her influence on young girls can be “scary”.

Jay-Z has been my only boyfriend, says Beyonce

LONDON - Pop star Beyonce Knowles has revealed that her husband Jay-Z has been the only man in her life - romantically.

Hugh Jackman to sing at the Oscars

LONDON - Australian actor Hugh Jackman is not content with just hosting the Oscars as he will be singing at the ceremony too.

Spears asks for a prayer room

LONDON - Pop singer Britney Spears is asking for a backstage prayer room while touring with the Pussycat Dolls.

Concert kicks off Obama’s inauguration

WASHINGTON - Tens of thousands of people flocked to Washington’s National Mall park Sunday to begin celebrating the inauguration of Barack Obama with a two-hour concert while hoping to catch a glimpse of the nation’s next president.

Carey to sing ‘Hero’ for Obama

LONDON - Pop singer Mariah Carey will sing ‘Hero’ for Barack Obama when he is sworn in as the 44th American president Tuesday.

Obama faces stormy waters as 44th US president

WASHINGTON - No US president in recent memory has entered office facing such huge crises or such enormous expectations as Barack Obama.