THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 11:07 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 11:07 |
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Fashionistas in a lather over leatherLeather trousers are chic, wearable and not just for old rockers. Admit it -- you want a pair. UN: Celebrity junkies are bad influenceLetting celebrities get away with drug crimes is sending out the wrong message to impressionable young people, a United Nations report warned on Wednesday. The UN drug control agency has for the first time highlighted the damaging influence drug-using celebrities -- such as Amy Winehouse, Pete Doherty and Kate Moss in Britain -- have on fans. Bono and Hirst head art sale to fight AidsAn extraordinary array of contemporary art will go under the hammer next week for Red, the brand created by U2 star and activist Bono, to raise money to combat the Aids epidemic in Africa. The auction, on February 14, is the first of its kind and features mainly new works donated by more than 60 artists. Supermodel mistakes politician for plumberBritain's main opposition leader, David Cameron, was initially delighted that supermodel Kate Moss asked for his phone number -- until he realised she thought he could help her with her drains. The Conservative Party leader said in an interview to be broadcast on Saturday that he met Moss at a charity bash recently. |
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