Hot Pot Column Recently, my colleague asked me if I had any mulberry leaves, as his son was raising silkworm. A few decades ago, raising silkworm was one of my hobbies.

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De Niro testifies in NYC hotel dispute
Robert De Niro's planned $43 million hotel in downtown Manhattan features a handmade brick exterior, Carrara marble bathtubs — and a luxurious penthouse.
Actress, dancer Cyd Charisse dead at 86
Charisse, 86, died in Los Angeles on June 17, 2008, her spokesman Gene Schwam said.
Tom Cruise's Manhattan move
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are set to move to New York. The Hollywood couple - who recently held a star-studded housewarming party to celebrate moving into their new $35 million Beverly Hills mansion.
Tom Cruise's Posh ban
Tom Cruise has banned Victoria Beckham from discussing diets with his wife Katie Holmes. The 'Top Gun' actor was said to be concerned about the influence the former Spice Girls star was having on Katie.
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Bra-less Pammie tells Baywatch secret

Pamela Anderson landed her role in Baywatch because she didn't wear a bra to her audition. She rekindled her relationship with ex-husband Tommy Lee - insists her breasts were the secret to her success on the hit US TV show.

Jessica Simpson's PETA problems
MOVIES
Tony Leung, Carina Lau getting married: report

Hong Kong heartthrob Tony Leung and his longtime partner Carina Lau have decided to end their lengthy courtship with a star-studded wedding slated for October, Chinese media reported Monday.

Leonardo DiCaprio's Scorsese reunion
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Mel B's record revenge

Mel B is set to get her revenge on ex-lover Eddie Murphy on her new solo album. The former Spice Girls singer, who has a 14-month-old daughter Angel Iris with the 'Beverly Hills Cop' actor.

Ashanti hinted she wants to marry Nelly
TELEVISION
Katherine Heigl fuels Grey's Anatomy spat

Katherine Heigl, a surprise Emmy winner last year for her role on hit TV drama Grey's Anatomy, has bowed out of this year's race in an apparent swipe at producers for diminishing her presence on the series.

Bra-less Pammie tells Baywatch secret
THEATER & ARTS
Gillian's fate still unknown: "Mei Lanfang" crew

An industry insider has denied reports that scenes featuring Hong Kong star Gillian Chung will be deleted from the movie "Mei Lanfang". The star has been involved in a nude photo scandal.

Actress, dancer Cyd Charisse dead at 86