Alesha Dixon's Dull Date Misery

Written September 25, 2009 by Candyman

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Alesha Dixon got so bored on a date she started arranging her work schedule.

The British singer - who is divorced from UK rapper MC Harvey - has endured several dull dinners, but is confident she will find the perfect partner soon.

She said: "I've been on a bad date where the man is talking and my brain has drifted off and I've started thinking about other things, what I've got to do the next day and all that!

"But you can never really know what's in store for you. You have to take risks in life. You have to out yourself out there. I guess, take some people as you find them."

The 30-year-old star refuses to obsess about the things which have gone wrong in her life, insisting the best way to make a success of yourself is to learn from your mistakes.

Alesha Dixon Takes On Tennis Challenge

Written May 29, 2009 by Candyman

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Following various standout performances on the dance floor, in the charts and climbing mountains, the talented Alesha Dixon has identified her next challenge and is turning her attention to the tennis court with Robinsons.

Alesha has been training with former British number one, Tim Henman and will be showcasing her new skills on the Robinsons mini court at Wimbledon on the first morning of the Championships - Monday 22nd June.

Ahead of her court debut, Alesha will be joined by Tim when they set off to tour the country over the coming weeks to inspire young tennis hopefuls and encourage families to dust off their racquets and hit the tennis courts this summer.

Prior to her popstar status, Alesha had plans to become a PE teacher after leaving college.  Still holding her passion for sport, Alesha is looking forward to brushing up on her tennis skills to take on the queue at Wimbledon.

"I have a really big family and we always loved watching the tennis together - particularly the Championships at Wimbledon.  It’s a huge honour that Robinsons has asked me to be involved with the 2009 Championships!

"I have very fond memories of Wimbledon as my first ever public performance with Mis-Teeq was at the Championships entertaining the crowds. It’s very exciting to be going back, though I imagine my experience this time round will be quite different!"

Naomi Watts Scared To Do Stunts

Written February 20, 2009 by Candyman

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Naomi Watts is scared to do her own stunts.

'The International' actress - whose stunt double suffered an injury while filming one of the thriller's adrenalin-fuelled chases - is happy to leave the dangerous scenes to someone else.

Naomi said: "I have no interest in trying stunts myself. It was hard enough lying on a cold piece of road - that's a stunt as far as I'm concerned."

In the new movie, the 40-year-old actress plays Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman who joins forces with an Interpol Agent, played by Clive Owen, to fight a corrupt banking system.

Naomi, who gave birth to her second son Samuel Kai in December, is finding it hard to balance her career with the demands of a newborn.

She said: "I had just had a baby, so it was quite an adventure for me, travelling with my new baby everywhere. I had to express milk and send it back to the hotel and then feed him all day long, so it was tough - I didn't get a lot of rest."

Naomi and her partner, actor Liev Schreiber, also have a one-year-old son, Alexander.