Shorter cuts: news doesn't get any smaller

Bested by Britney US singer Demi Lovato (nope, we hadn't either) must have been miffed to discover the other new American X Factor judge is world-famous pop star Britney Spears. Thunder promptly stolen. Payback time Sixty years ago the House of Commons agreed equal pay for women doing the same jobs as men. But, according to the Fawcett Society , women working full-time are still on average paid 14.9 % less. I'm on the plane! Virgin Atlantic has just ruined one of the greatest pleasures of air travel - not being contactable by phone or BlackBerry – with the announcement they're allowing mobile use on their new new A330 Airbus plane. Sex and misery The recession seems to be responsible for everything. It was recently cited as the reason sales in erotic accessories have gone up (we're all staying in). But Grazia are now claiming it's why a quarter of 30-39 year olds are unhappy with their sex lives. Dwindling bank balances aren't an aphrodisiac after all. Adam who? Continuing with its great revelations, the Leveson inquiry yesterday told us that Adam Boulton's middle name is Babbington. Get involved with the Olympic torch journey The Guardian will be relaying stories about the people and places that it passes through, starting on Saturday. If your home is en route and you want to contribute, go to theguardian.com/torch-relay . The ultimate wet look The latest "must-have" from Chanel – a quilted leather watering can . There is even a pocket which we assume is for the storage of seeds. Stylish and practical.