Scottish actor David Tennant has signed on to co-star alongside Colin Firth and Rupert Everett in the next film in the St. Trinian's franchise. Tennant is best known for his work on TV's Doctor Who and in the Royal Shakespeare Company's recent stage production of Hamlet.

A British blogger who fantasized the kidnapping, rape and killing of the pop group Girls Aloud did not break obscenity laws, a court has ruled. Darryn Walker, 35, of Tyneside, England, was cleared Monday by the Newcastle Crown Court after facing prosecution for the article, which appeared on a fantasy pornography site, The Daily Telegraph reported. Prosecutors had charged that the young fans of Girls Aloud could have easily stumbled across the article, but defense attorneys said the article was not easy to find and could only be discovered by specifically searching for the material, the newspaper said. Walker had no comment as he left the courtroom, but his lawyer, Tim Owen, told reporters, The effect of this prosecution on Mr Walker has been devastating.

Readers of FHM magazine have voted British singer and reality personality Cheryl Cole the world's sexiest woman. Cole, 25, is a member of the pop group Girls Aloud and an X Factor judge. The BBC said she knocked last year's FHM list-topper, Megan Fox, to the No. 2 spot this year.

Pop singer Duffy walked away with three Brit Awards, including one for British female solo artist, at a ceremony in London Wednesday night. She also picked up the prize for British breakthrough, while her CD Rockferry earned the trophy for Mastercard British album. U.S.

The British pop group Girls Aloud, the subject of breakup talk, says it has signed a three-album deal with its Fascination record label. The BBC said news of the pact comes after recent media reports suggested the group's five members plan to dissolve their professional partnership and go their separate