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Troubled times, it seems, are coming to an end for Britney Spears, as she is all set to regain equal custody of her kids in a deal with ex-hubby Kevin Federline.Hoping to avoid a full-blown custody trial next month, the couple will be meeting LA Superior Court Commissioner Alan Gordon at a private hearing on July 15 to gauge Britney’s capability to look after her boys.

Melbourne, July13 (ANI): Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes gifted an expensive basket laden with designer goodies to new mum Nicole Kidman. The Oscar-winning actress, 41, gave birth to Sunday Rose in a Nashville, Tennessee hospital on July 7. The huge gift comprised of chenille Giraffe baby blankets and items from the Hermes baby collection.

London, July 6 (ANI): Even with the success of the Mamma Mia stage show and film, two members of the Swedish pop group ABBA are determined that they will never regroup again. In a recent interview, former band members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson revealed that the group has no plans of reuniting.

London, July 5 (ANI): A biography by Queen of Pop Madonna's brother Christopher Ciconne has revealed that the singer once grabbed actress Gwyneth Paltrow and gave her a steamy kiss on the lips at a showbiz party.The 49-year-old singer has been always under scrutiny for her lesbian flings and the new revelations by her younger brother have sparked off another controversy.

London, July 6 (ANI): American singer Mariah Careys marriage to American actor Nick Cannon has hit a rough patch just after two months, it has emerged.The two, who got married in a big hurry, have already had a string of fights and disagreements, with 27-year-old Cannon blaming Careys demands for the crisis.

Washington, July 6 (ANI): American singer songwriter Sheryl Crow boosted U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama's spirits, when she offered to perform for the Senator on the campaign trail.Crow has joined the throng of celebrities supporting Obama's run for the White House against Republican leader John McCain.

Animated film Kung Fu Panda has motivated senior advisors to the Chinese Government to seek lesser control on creativity.The film was the centre of discussions for a recent panel meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Committee (CPPCC).

"Why can't we make a cartoon as popular as 'Kung Fu Panda'?" new agency Xinhua quoted the head of the China National Peking Opera Company as asking during the discussions.After a lengthy philosophical discussion, the members of the Second Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 11th National Committee of the CPPCC agreed that the government should relax its control in order to open up of the cultural market, and to enhance China's cultural influence in the world. "

Rob Lowe filed a lawsuit Monday against their former nanny Laura Boyce, claiming she told secrets and lies about their family in a Los Angeles Superior Court. He asked for atleast 1 million in damages and charged his nanny with violating a confidentiality agreement and infliction of emotional distress on his family including his two sons. Lowe and Wife allege that the nanny conspired with an ex-employee to damage their reputation.

Filmfare awards 2008 was held in Mumbai on Feb 23 2008. The biggest stars of bollywood were present at this starry event including sharukh khan, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. Bacchans and Aamir were found to be missing at the event.

Chak De and Taare Jameen par bagged the most number of awards. Best actress award went to Kareena Kapoor for her role in Jab We Met while the critics award went to Tabu for her role in Cheeni Kum. Fresh face of the year as expected was bagged by Deepika Padukone along with the new comer of the year award.