Audrey Hepburn voted most beautiful woman of the 20th century

Actress Audrey Hepburn has been voted the most beautiful woman of the 20th century.

The star beat fellow beauties such as Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly to top a poll for shopping channel QVC.

Hepburn was perhaps most famed for her classic glam pose in a black Givenchy dress, pearls and gloves in the 1961 film Breakfast At Tiffany's.

The actress - who died in 1993 and was also a Unicef ambassador - narrowly held off the nation's 21st century crush, Cole, who took the runner-up spot.

Third place went to Some Like It Hot siren Monroe, famed for her pout and classic curves.

Kelly, later Princess Grace of Monaco, made an appearance in fifth position, while Diana, Princess of Wales, was ranked eighth.

Surprisingly, Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor were not in the top 10.

The survey was carried out to celebrate the start of QVC's Beauty Month throughout July with more than 2,000 women being asked to choose the top beauties of the past 100 years.

Someone who knows a little about beauty is Victoria & Albert Museum curator Jenny Lister.

"I think what is interesting about this top 10 is how different all these women are," she told Sky News Online.

"Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly both seem to be equally enduring in their appeal as style icons, but they represented quite opposing looks - Audey Hepburn was more individual and quirky, while Grace Kelly's signature style was classic, and elegant.

"Perhaps they shared a similar taste for simplicity, and were true to their own fashion sense. Grace Kelly said that clothes should enhance the wearer's personality rather than dominate - maybe that's the secret."

Just missing the top 10 were Kylie Minogue, Beyonce Knowles and Audrey Tatou.

The top 10 most beautiful women were voted as:

1. Audrey Hepburn
2. Cheryl Cole
3. Marilyn Monroe
4. Angelina Jolie
5. Grace Kelly
6. Scarlett Johansson
7. Halle Berry
8. Diana, Princess of Wales
9. Kelly Brook
10. Jennifer Aniston

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Man Marries a Dog - True Story

We have all heard the 'hair of the dog' saying, but how about a real-life 'man marries dog' tale!

This one takes the biscuit, and it could only happen in India, the land of the Kama Sutra.

But you won't find this kind of love story between man and beast in the ancient Indian sex manual.

It took place for real during a traditional hindu ceremony at a temple in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

The groom in question was a 33-year-old Indian farmer named Selvakumar, and he was wed to a female dog named Selvi.

He married his four legged bitch to atone for stoning two other dogs to death and stringing them up in a tree 15 years ago.

He believed the act cursed him and he had been suffering ever since, he told the Hindustan Times.

After he stoned the dogs he said his legs and hands got paralysed, he lost hearing in one ear, and his speech was impaired.

With doctors unable to help him, Selvakumar turned to an astrologer who told him he was cursed by the spirits of the dogs he had killed.

He could undo the curse only if he married a dog and live with it, the soothsayer warned.

Family members chose a stray female dog who was then bathed and clothed for the wedding occasion.

Selvi the bride was brought to the temple by village women and a Hindu priest conducted the ceremony.

The paper showed a picture of Selvakumar sitting next to his canine bride, which was adorned in an orange sari and flower garland.

The paper said the groom and his family then had a feast, while the dog got a bun.

It was reported that Selvi attempted to make a bolt for it -- apparently due to the big crowds -- but she was tracked down and returned to her new 'husband'.

"The dog is only for lifting the curse and after that, he plans to get a real bride," a friend of the groom said.

Deeply superstitious people in rural India sometimes organize weddings to dogs and other animals, believing it can beat certain curses.

Oxegen 2010 line-up

Arcade Fire
Fatboy Slim
Eminem
Muse
Kasabian
Jay-Z
Black Eyed Peas
Julian Casablancas
Dizzee Rascal
The Prodigy
Laura Marling
Biffy Clyro
Plan B
The Cribs
30 Seconds To Mars
Florence & The Machine
Paolo Nutini
Faithless
Groove Armada
The Black Keys
Chase & Status
Stereophonics
David Guetta
Vampire Weekend
John Mayer
Calvin Harris
Newton Faulkner
Gossip
Temper Trap
Empire Of The Sun
Goldfrapp
La Roux
Wolfmother - CANCELLED
Rise Against
The Coral
Broken Social Scene
Ellie Goulding
Two Door Cinema Club
Armand Van Helden
Steve Angelo
Simian Mobile Disco
Erol Alkan
Steve Aoki
A Trak And Aeroplane
Wild Beasts
The Drums
Gabriella Climi
Delphic
Chipmunk
Local Natives
Alex Metric
Tinie Tempah
Dirty Projectors
Airbourne - CANCELLED

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Diversity date confirmed, Odyssey Arena ,Belfast

Diversity have confirmed a date for their appearance at the Odyssey Arena Belfast, Sunday 28th November 2010.

In May 2009, Diversity took the UK by storm by winning Britain's Got Talent. Nearly 20 million people in the UK, and much of the world were glued to their television screens to see Diversity overcome the odds and sweep to victory, in what was the most watched TV programme in these shores for over six years.

Formed in 2007, in memory of a dear friend, the dance troupe consists of eleven members from East London and the Essex area. Ranging in age from 13-26, Diversity are really one big family.

Ashley, the group's leader and choreographer has been dancing since he was just 5 years old. Incorporating several genres of music from classical to hip-hop, their diverse eye-catching routines won the hearts of the nation and forced Simon Cowell to describe them as "sheer and utter perfection". Spurred on by the group's motto 'Dream, Believe, Achieve', they are a remarkable example of what can be accomplished with hard work, dedication and belief. Tickets on sale Tuesday 6th July @ 9am, £80 VIP Meet & Greet, £35, £32 & £27.50.

Shakira Announces her Global Tour

Shakira - Hot on the heels of her incredible World Cup performance, Shakira announces her global tour and highly anticipated return to the UK. Her tour promises to push the limits of the live concert experience, bringing fans a pulsating spectacle crossing all musical boundaries. The Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter takes to the live stage with live dates in Manchester, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow and London in December. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 2nd July. Shakira can been seen at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on Friday 17th of December 2010. Seated £55 & £44, Standing £49, Standing restricted to over 16's only..