London, May 13 (ANI): New Zealand reportedly aims to prevent England spinner Graeme Swann from tilting the balance against them on his return to the international cricket at Lord's during the forthcoming first test between the two sides.

Melbourne, May 7 (ANI): Six and a half months, to be precise, is the point where women decide enough is enough, and start to demand changes in their man's fashion sense, a new survey has revealed.

Washington, April 14 (ANI): Ashley Tisdale, who recently posed for the latest issue of America's Maxim magazine in just an open leather jacket and underwear, has denied the possibility of baring all onscreen.

New York, Mar 13 (ANI): A 24-Karat gold plated wheelchair with a black leather seat complete with a removable leather canopy has been created for Lady Gaga to help her recover post-hip surgery.

London, Mar. 6 (ANI): Helen Flanagan made an embarrassing Twitter slip-up by posting a picture of herself wearing a PETA t-shirt before adding a photograph where she shows off two leather bags.

Washington, March 4 (ANI): Rihanna went strictly leather for a night out in Hollywood on Saturday night.

London, Mar. 4 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger made heads turn when she stepped out for dinner at posh restaurant Nobu Berkeley in London in a sheer black top on Saturday.

Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): White leather couches, black satin drapes, Jameson whiskey and organic foods were among the demands that Lady Gaga made during her Monster's Ball tour.

London, Feb 7 (ANI): Following her spectacular Super Bowl appearance, Beyonce has found herself on the end of some disappointed words from animal activist group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).

Washington, Feb. 5 (ANI): A Russian family has been rediscovered who were cut off from all human contact for 40 years and did not know about World War II and ate leather shoes to survive in Siberia.

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone was spotted arriving at C restaurant in Mayfair in a plunging black mini dress and a leather jacket, ahead of an evening of partying on Tuesday night.

Washington, Jan. 30 (ANI): Jenny McCarthy, who is going to co-host the 10th annual Leather and Laces pre-Super Bowl party in New Orleans on Friday, has revealed that she wants to meet some arm candy that night.

New York, Jan 13(ANI): Lady Gaga, whose leather pants ripped off on the stage during her third concert of the 'Born This Way Ball' tour, kept the show going even after suffering the wardrobe malfunction.

New York, Jan 7 (ANI): Lionsgate's horror sequel 'Texas Chainsaw 3-D' debuted at No. 1 at the box office with 23 million dollars earnings over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

New York, January 6 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who is believed to be 12 weeks pregnant, donned strappy stilettos while hosting the annual Iced party at Cowboys Dancehall in Calgary.

London, December 18 (ANI): Footie ace Djibril Cisse turned up to a showbiz bash on Sunday night dressed in a rather bizarre leather ensemble.

Washington, December 13 (ANI): A leather jacket that was once owned by late Beatles star George Harrison has sold for a staggering 176,000 dollars (110,000 pounds) at an auction in London.

London, Dec. 4 (ANI): A new pair of leather gloves are being introduced for iPhone users so that they don't have to face the pain of using the touchscreen in winters, forcing them to constantly take off their gloves to use it.

London, November 23 (ANI): Cheryl Cole, who went out for bandmate Kimberly Walsh's birthday dinner at the swanky Zuma restaurant on Wednesday, complained about a full belly on Twitter later in the evening.

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Veteran female rock star Suzi Quatro has complained that modern female artists dress themselves like "sex objects" and produce music videos that are "borderline pornography."

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): Steven Gerrard's wife Alex made most of a WAGs' evening out by vamping it up in a super-sexy ensemble.

London, October 18 (ANI): Tight leather trousers, which are just too unflattering to step out in, are the fashion item most women regret buying, researchers say.

Wellington, October 15 (ANI): A Dutch designer has come up with 20cm high nude leather "shoes" that have two heels, three side buckles and footbeds that force the shin forward and feet "en pointe".

London, Sept 25 (ANI): Abbey Crouch made sure the spotlight was on her, even though it was her brother's big night, when she stepped out in Liverpool on Monday night.

London, September 25 (ANI): Irina Shayk proved that she has no problem pulling of the daring look of red leather trousers as she stepped out in Paris on Monday.