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The attention might be flattering, but Coventry student Steven Holmes says that being followed on Twitter by a celebrity is ‘really not worth it’. Holmes was chosen to be Kanye West’s one and only Twitter friend, but quickly changed his mind about the idea when he was inundated with calls from media all over the world who wanted to hear his story. (more…)

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Paul the Octopus gained a reputation for having an uncanny talent early on in the World Cup, but now the creature’s ability to predict German football results has proved faultless. He’s got it right every time from Germany’s first match to their last – a defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-final. So, what’s Paul’s secret, and what’s his next career move? (more…)

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Supermodel and Britain’s Next Top Model judge Elle Macpherson has come under fire from animal rights activists recently for comments that suggest that she uses banned animal products. In a Twitter interview, Macpherson said with reference to rhino horn that ‘It works for me’ and without knowing what tone she was using, it’s difficult to know whether it was the tongue-in-cheek comment she says it was, or something more serious. (more…)