Tilda Swinton used to be a professional gambler - and once earned enough on one race to live off the winnings for a year.

There's something about Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen that makes them pure internet gold.

P-Stew - that's Sir Patrick Stewart to you lot - tied the knot over the weekend, and his wedding picture is officially Dr. Cute McCute, PhD.

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Tilda Swinton says it's every mother's "nightmare" they will give birth to the "devil".

Tilda Swinton claims she had never seen the Oscars until she won one.

Much as I enjoyed 'X-Men: First Class', Fox's exuberant prequel/reboot (preboot?) of the fabled Marvel Comics series, I was a bit disoriented by its opening sequence.

James McAvoy thinks 'X-Men: First Class' is a "love story" between two friends.

James McAvoy has landed a role in ‘X-Men: First Class’.

XAVIER RUSH is keen to show his new employers that it will be money well spent when the Kiwi packs down for his 100th competitive game for the Blues when they take on Ulster in the Magners League at the Cardiff City Stadium tonight.

A SIX-MONTH-OLD baby has left his parents and doctors stunned after learning to walk unaided.

FORMER Ireland A prop Peter Bracken is hopeful that his career can be relaunched by a mid-season move from Bristol to Harlequins.

XAVIER METZ, a Frenchman, runs a cashew farm in Madagascar. While he and his family were walking in a remote area of the country last year, they came upon a strange-looking palm tree with its branches covered in flowers.

David Beckham watched from the bench as the Los Angeles Galaxy suffered a 2-1 defeat by Chivas Guadalajara in their SuperLiga group match at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday.

Middlesbrough have confirmed defender Abel Xavier will leave the club this summer after failing to agree a new contract.

Middlesbrough defender Abel Xavier remains a doubt for tomorrow’s vital Barclays Premiership trip to Wigan.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has received a double fitness boost ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Tottenham.

Middlesbrough duo Emanuel Pogatetz and James Morrison return from suspension for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premiership trip to Liverpool.

Middlesbrough skipper George Boateng has been disciplined by his club after the player warned Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo his antics could earn him reprisals.

Middlesbrough are hoping defender Jonathan Woodgate will be fit for tomorrow’s Premiership clash at West Ham.

Middlesbrough defender Abel Xavier will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Tuesday’s FA Cup fifth-round replay with West Brom at The Hawthorns.

MARK SCHWARZER was Middlesbrough’s FA Cup hero last night as he pulled off two penalty saves to help the Premiership side survive a major scare against Bristol City.

Jonathan Woodgate will miss Middlesbrough's FA Cup fourth round replay against Bristol City at the Riverside Stadium tomorrow.

Chelsea provided further evidence of their determination to push Manchester United all the way before relinquishing their hold on the Barclays Premiership crown by handing Middlesbrough their first defeat of the year.

Chelsea welcomed back captain John Terry for his first start since December 13 but the champions lost his central defensive partner Ricardo Carvalho through illness.

Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka remains a doubt for the club’s Barclays Premiership trip to Chelsea tomorrow.

Middlesbrough keeper Mark Schwarzer remains a doubt for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Arsenal because of a back injury.

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Middlesbrough 5 Bolton 1

Newcastle’s woes continued after their midweek FA Cup hammering by Birmingham as West Ham claimed a 2-1 half-time lead at St James’ Park.

Kevin Davies took to the field today having just put pen to paper on a new three-and-a-half-year deal that will keep him at Bolton until 2010.

Gareth Southgate will give inspirational skipper George Boateng every opportunity to prove his fitness ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Bolton.

Middlesbrough skipper George Boateng is likely to miss tomorrow‘s FA Cup third-round replay against Hull.

Middlesbrough’s defence will be bolstered by the return of key players Jonathan Woodgate and Mark Schwarzer for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership relegation match at Charlton.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will make a late decision on England defender Jonathan Woodgate ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup third round trip to Hull.

FREE agents Abel Xavier and Alex Nyarko are both due to begin training with Southampton today with a view to joining until the end of the season, according to agent Barry Silkman.

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Midfielder Julio Arca will hope to return to the Middlesbrough side for tomorrow's Premiership clash with Sheffield United after missing the defeat at Blackburn with a knee injury.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate welcomes back James Morrison and Abel Xavier for tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premiership match against fellow strugglers Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Abel Xavier has recovered from his hamstring injury and is set to return to the Middlesbrough squad for tomorrow’s visit to his old club Everton.

Jonathan Woodgate is expected to return to the heart of Middlesbrough’s defence for tomorrow’s vital Premiership clash with Charlton.

Middlesbrough welcome back Lee Cattermole from suspension for Monday night’s televised Barclays Premiership clash at Fulham.

Middlesbrough skipper George Boateng will lead out his side for a must-win Barclays Premiership clash with Wigan after escaping a four-match ban.

ROBBIE KEANE came off the bench to rescue Tottenham, after Middlesbrough almost snatched a point in a bad-tempered Barclays Premiership clash at White Hart Lane.