Scrabble to change rules,allow celebrity names
LONDON: Its a move that is likely to enrage purists and wordsmiths alike for the first time in nearly 62 years,popular word game Scrabble will change its rules to allow celebrity names and companies. The decision,by games giant Mattel,will allow the celebrity,geographic and sports worlds to invade the most popular word game,as players would be permitted to use names like London,brand labels including Pepsi,and stars such as Jordan,Beyonce and Shakira.
Desperate Housewives creator sued by actor
LONDON: Actress Nicolette Sheridan,who plays the man-eating vamp Edie Brit in the hit series Desperate Housewives,has launched a lawsuit against its creator Marc Cherry for US 20 million alleging assault. The actress filed the the lawsuit accusing Cherry of hitting her in the face and then killing her off in the show when she complained,reported Daily Mail online.