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Tiny porkers with a big price tag: £700 'micro-pigs' are the latest celebrity pet craze

2009-10-22T19:27:00.001+08:00

With their wrinkled little snouts, tiny trotters and oversized ears, they are irresistibly cute.

But while these micro pigs may be minuscule, their price tag is anything but.

In exchange for up to £700, owners take home a pet which weighs just 9oz at birth and is the size of a tea cup.

Two years later the pigs are fully grown - but still only weigh up to 65lb and stand at around 14in tall.

Unlike popular myth, the pigs are exceedingly clean and enjoy the company of people.

The adorable animals, which grow to just 14in tall, are being snapped up by celebrities, including Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley.

‘Demand for micro pigs is soaring and we are inundated with inquiries every day,' says Jane Croft, 42, who has given up her job to breed them full time.

‘It's amazing how popular they have suddenly become and just how many people want pigs as pets.’

Micro pigs are much smaller than a standard farm pig and weigh 9oz, about the size of a tea cup when they are born.

At two years old they are fully grown and weigh in around 40-65lb and are about knee height at 12-16in tall.

They can live for up to 18 years, but make popular pets as they are low maintenance, quiet and surprisingly clean.

‘Micro pigs make fantastic pets as they are very low maintenance. You don't have to take them for walks and they have very few health issues,’ said Miss Croft.

‘They don't make much noise, they are easy to toilet train and once they have bonded with you they are very loving. Read more

Fans line Dublin streets for Boyzone singer’s funeral

2009-10-18T21:15:00.001+08:00

DUBLIN, Oct 18 — Some 3,000 people lined the streets yesterday for the funeral of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who died on the island of Majorca a week ago.

The four remaining members of the Irish boy band sang and spoke at the service which fans listened to through speakers around St Laurence O'Toole Church where locals had swept pavements and painted fences in preparation on Friday.

Gately's Boyzone bandmates, who spent the night in the church with his body, helped carry the coffin out of the church.

A post-mortem revealed on Tuesday that 33-year-old Gately died of natural causes due to fluid on the lungs at his home on the Spanish island last weekend. — Reuters

Demi Moore's Hot in A Shapeless Dress

2009-10-17T19:50:00.001+08:00

Boyzone’s Gately to be buried in Ireland on Saturday

2009-10-15T12:23:00.001+08:00

LONDON, Oct 15 — The funeral of late Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who died on the Spanish island of Majorca over the weekend, will be held in Dublin on Saturday, his band members said on their website yesterday.

The remaining four members of the band said they planned to fly to Majorca to bring back the body themselves.

The 33-year-old’s body has been released by Spanish authorities following an autopsy and will be repatriated to his native Ireland tomorrow, they added.

A post mortem revealed on Tuesday that Gately died of natural causes due to fluid on the lungs.
“Ronan, Keith, Mikey & Shane visited Stephen’s parents in Dublin on Tuesday to pay their respects and confirm the family’s final wishes for Stephen. The Boyz plan to return to Majorca on Friday to bring their brother back home to Dublin,” the statement said.

There are also plans for a memorial service in London, where Gately lived with his partner Andrew Cowles. — Reuters

Boyzone singer Gately dies in Mallorca

2009-10-11T22:26:00.002+08:00

LONDON, Oct 11 — Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, 33, who caused a sensation in the pop world 10 years ago by announcing he was gay, died while on holiday in Mallorca, Spain, the Irish pop group’s official website said today.

“Stephen tragically died whilst on holiday in Mallorca yesterday,” the announcement said.
It said Gately was staying on the Spanish holiday resort island with his partner, Andrew Cowles, and that other members of the band would fly there today.
The News of the World newspaper reported on its website that Gately had died after having a few drinks.

“It looks like he went out for a few drinks, then got back, fell asleep and never woke up,” the newspaper quoted an unnamed friend of the singer as saying.

The five-member band, put together by pop impresario Louis Walsh, who also assembled Girls Aloud and Westlife, was most popular in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Britain.
It had six number one hits on the British pop charts between 1994 and 2000, including “Stay” in 2001. The group officially split up in 2000 when Ronan Keating set off on a solo career, but they reunited for various events in 2007-2008.

Gately’s coming out a decade ago as a member of a group whose main audience was young teenage girls caused a sensation in the pop world. He and Cowles were married in a civil union in 2006. — Reuters

Fans Rally After Cyrus Quits Twitter

2009-10-11T11:12:00.001+08:00

Thursday, October 08, 2009 Miley Cyrus has left fans fuming after abruptly deleting her page on Twitter.com.

The Hannah Montana star, 16, was among a long list of celebrities who logged on to the site to post minute-by-minute updates on their thoughts and whereabouts.

Cyrus posted a final message on Wednesday reportedly referencing her rumored romance with Liam Hemsworth -- her co-star in upcoming film The Last Song.

She wrote: "FYI Liam doesn't have a Twitter and he wants ME to delete mine with good reason."

Cyrus did not elaborate before deleting the page -- prompting fans to unite in a bid to convince her to return.

As WENN went to press, fan page #mileycomeback had earned the No. 1 spot among Twitter's trending topics.

Silvio Berlusconi's Women

2009-10-02T14:29:00.000+08:00

Hottest Women

2009-09-26T10:20:00.006+08:00

The 2009 Emmys

2009-09-21T12:45:00.002+08:00

Emmys: Most Beautiful Couples Ever

2009-09-18T09:55:00.001+08:00

Jessica Simpson Offers Reward For Return Of Her Dog

2009-09-16T14:36:00.000+08:00

Jessica Simpson's precious maltipoo pooch was grabbed by a wild coyote that then vanished with the small dog, the singer wrote via Twitter Monday night. Jessica has offered a reward to anyone who can reunite her with her dog.

Is she on drugs? Coyotes are not in the habit of snatching dogs for ransom. The dog is gone, FINITO! Unless she wants what's left of Daisy. Accept it and go buy another dog!

Actor Patrick Swayze Dies of Pancreatic Cancer

2009-09-15T12:51:00.004+08:00

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2009 I heard it over the news while I was driving this morning that Patrick Swayze has died! He was 57.

"Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months," his publicist, Annett Wolf, said in a statement released Monday evening.

I loved him in Ghost and Dirty Dancing.

Rest in Peace!

Ellen DeGeneres named ‘Idol’ judge

2009-09-11T15:12:00.001+08:00

Wednesday Sep. 9, 2009: She is absolutely an unexpected choice to replace Paula Abdul. She admits that she has no musical background except for the mostly dorky jigs she performs on her own show. But you have to admit that she is a whole lotta fun!

Miranda Kerr

2009-09-10T13:40:00.000+08:00

The super model looking pretty hot in pink! Miranda Kerr: Big Apple Babe

Gamer: The Movie

2009-09-09T12:20:00.001+08:00

Starring Gerard Butler (300 fame) Gamer is a sci-fi flick about mind-control technology where humans control other humans in a mass-scale, multiplayer online game. Gamers get to live out their innermost desires and fantasies - online - in front of a global audience.

A must see for the serious gamers!

Lindsay Lohan's Denim Jacket

2009-09-08T12:00:00.001+08:00

The Alexander Wang denim-style leather jacket will set you back 1285 dollars but you could get a Topshop somewhat similar deim-cotton jacket for 80 dollars. People.com

Megan Fox Counts Up the Guys Who've Seen Her Naked

2009-09-01T11:34:00.002+08:00

People.com Monday August 31, 2009

Megan Fox is very good at telling people a little more than they may want to know, including how she wishes she'd taken a part in the Hannah Montana movie, her phobia about newspapers and how many guys she's been naked in front of.

Make that boys she's been naked in front of.

"I never call them guys. I always called them boys. Maybe it's a superiority complex – my needing to keep them down," she explains in the October issue of Cosmopolitan.

The sultry Transformers and Jennifer's Body beauty, 23, even talks about how she gets diarrhea whenever she has to go onstage – which could be tied into some surprising self-image issues she has.

"I'm very confident in how I project my personality," she says. "But in terms of how I look, I'm completely, hysterically insecure. I'm self-loathing, introverted and neurotic."

She's even uncomfortable when she's compared – favorably, even – to Angelina Jolie. "People see a dark-haired girl with tattoos who's in an action movie, and it's 'She's the next Angelina,' " says Fox. "But I have nothing in common with her. If someone were to tell me she's a vampire, I'd go 'Yeah, okay, totally.' "

Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis!

2009-08-30T12:55:00.001+08:00

LONDON Saturday Aug.29, 2009 — Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher claims "verbal and violent intimidation" led to his decision to leave the "Britpop" band.

In a letter to fans posted to the band's Web site Saturday, Gallagher also apologizes for having to cancel European concerts.

The posting says "the level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my family, friends and comrades has become intolerable." Gallagher offers no details about what the intimidation was, and doesn't specify who was responsible.

Gallagher also doesn't directly write about his brother Liam, the band's frontman, who he earlier said had forced his decision to quit. That statement said Gallagher couldn't work with Liam "a day longer."

Oasis was a leading act in the "Britpop" explosion of the 1990s.

Actors Urged To Avoid Jackson Documentary

2009-08-29T12:45:00.001+08:00

Saturday, Aug.29, 2009
Credit: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/1/20090829/ten-actors-urged

Union bosses at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) have warned members not to take part in the documentary about Michael doomed This Is It tour.

Sony Pictures have purchased rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage from concert promoters AEG Live, filmed at Los Angeles` Staples Center, as Jackson prepared for his residency at London`s o2 Arena.

The Jolie-Pitts Pick Out Pets

2009-08-28T10:11:00.000+08:00

http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/ Aug 27, 2009 It looks like the Jolie-Pitt clan has grown yet again! Back home at their chateau in the South of France, Brad & Angelina took their sons Maddox, 8, and Pax, 5, along on a trip to the local pet and garden store last week (Aug 20) to pick out gerbils and goldfish.

Looking chic in a strapless black summer dress, Angie can be seen bonding with the family's new furry friends while Brad browses the store.
Not with the foursome were the couple's other kids Zahara, 4, Shiloh, 3, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 1.

Chris Brown gets 5 years Probation for Assault

2009-08-26T10:08:00.000+08:00

LOS ANGELES Aug.25, 2009 - Chris Brown received a sentence of five years’ probation, six months’ community labor for beating up Rihanna and ordered the R&B singer to stay away from his ex-girlfriend for the next five years. Apparently the two sparring partners have been spotted together. Maybe she loves pain.

Verdict: Michael Jackson overdosed on Propofol

2009-08-25T13:38:00.002+08:00

(Los Angeles) Tuesday, August 25 2009 - Almost 2 months to the day the Los Angeles coroner has concluded Michael Jackson died of an overdose of propofol, a powerful sedative he was given to help him sleep, according to court documents released Monday.

Meanwhile Police Officer Sara Faden, speaking on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department, the investigation hasn’t turned into a homicide probe at this point despite certain media reports claiming otherwise.

It just goes to show that a person can be so insecure despite having fame and fortune. Michael Jackson's daily ritual of cocktail drugs meant it had to happen eventually. Farewell to The King of Pop!