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Some may call them the worst, but we call them the best. There’s nothing like a celebrity wardrobe malfunction to remind the rest of the world that stars are just like us. Who hasn’t worn a sheer top that may have been “too-sheer,” or split a pair of jeans after wearing them in too much?

Bette Davis was a Hollywood star whose talent was evident in every role she played, from acerbic bitches to long-suffering heroines. Bette Davis, the “First Lady of the Silver Screen”, enjoyed a film career spanning six decades and, through her work, helped to modernise the way in which the industry viewed women. She was born Ruth Davis in 1908. Her …

An antibiotic-resistant “superbug” bacteria has been found in half of all raw chicken tested in a nationwide sampling by the group Consumer Reports. The study said the rise of antibiotic resistance such as those found in their chicken samples could mean the antibiotics we now use to treat life-threatening illnesses from salmonella and other foodborne infections could become useless.

Actress Kim Basinger has landed a modelling contract at the age of 60. The stylish star has inked a deal with IMG Models, the same agency her 18-year-old daughter Ireland Baldwin signed with in March, reported People magazine.

Part of a balcony at the Apollo theatre in London has collapsed reportedly trapping people under it, according to Sky News. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was playing at the Shaftesbury Avenue venue.

The date that Sam Bailey will be supporting Beyoncé on her up-and-coming tour has been announced. The X Factor winner will perform ahead of the pop legend on February 24, at the LG Arena, in Birmingham.

Federal regulators have fined Harvard University $24,000 for mistreating several primates at a Southborough research facility, citing multiple cases in which monkeys died from dehydration and in one example a drug overdose. According to Reuters.com, the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday said Harvard was responsible for repeated animal welfare violations that caused the deaths of at least four monkeys …

A 7-year-old girl and her dog share an inseparable bond, so much so that her four-legged friend underwent surgery with her. Kaelyn “KK” Krawczyk suffers from mast cell activation disorder. Because of her rare condition, KK is susceptible to suffering episodes that can include a severe drop in blood pressure and trouble breathing. Even the anesthetic used for procedures to …

In South Florida, a man tried to trade a 4 ft alligator for a case of beer yesterday. Wildlife authorities say the man took the animal from a park. It’s not clear why he thought the store clerk would accept the animal as payment. A customer called police and the suspect was arrested.

It’s the beginning of what could be a lengthy court battle between Dakota Dunes–based Beef Products, Inc. and ABC News. BPI is suing ABC and others in a defamation lawsuit worth $1.2 billion dollars. But ABC is asking for the case to be thrown out. After nearly four hours of arguments on Tuesday afternoon, the owners of Beef Product, Incorporated …

Paula Jones’ profile is dwindling. The woman who sued President Clinton for sexual harassment underwent rhinoplasty at the Park Avenue office of plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Loeb, two New York newspapers reported Sunday. The new nose is the latest incarnation for Jones, who appeared with a new hairstyle and wardrobe on Jan. 17 at Clinton’s deposition in her now-dismissed lawsuit. …