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The hosts of American Idol. Paula Abdul, on the right, has recently quit the show.
Brown appears on American Idol

by politics.co.uk staff The prime minister has made an appearance on the American version of Pop Idol. In a pre-recorded video for a charity special of the show, Gordon Brown told the programme’s 30 million viewers: “All year on Idol, it’s the talent of the American people we admire. But tonight, it’s your generosity.” Mr… Read more »

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The Lib Dems are calling on the ASA to ban airbrushed pictures on publicity material aimed at the under-16s.
Lib Dems: Ban airbrushed models

By Liz Stephens Airbrushed advertising in magazines is harmful to young girls and should be banned according to the Liberal Democrats. As part of a new policy on women’s issues, the party suggested all images should be accompanied by a message indicating if they have been doctored. It is also calling on the Advertising Standards… Read more »