Author: Mabel Adu Boahen

'Vigilantism, real threat to Ghana's democracy'- Peace Council

The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council (NPC), George Amoh has said the issue of vigilantism is a real threat to Ghana’s democracy. Speaking on GBC’s Uniiq FM’s current program, ‘FOCUS’, Mr Amoh Commended the two major political parties for their commitment in the attempt to curb political vigilantism. According to the 3rd […]

Demonstration creates gridlock in Tarkwa

Some aggrieved residents of Tarkwa in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region Wednesday morning blocked the main Tarkwa-Takoradi road to protest its deplorable state. The demonstrators burnt old vehicle tyres and mounted barriers the Tarkwa-Ahietieso stretch of the road disrupting traffic flow. This is not the first time that residents have blocked the […]

Aker Energy to invest $4.5m in capacity building

Aker Energy Ghana has announced a $4.5-million (about GH¢24 million) support to the government to help build the capacity of Ghanaians in the oil and gas sector of the economy. The energy company officially unveiled its decision in Accra last Friday, making it the first upstream petroleum company to directly support efforts by the government […]

Investment forum to mark Otumfuo's anniversary

An investors forum, dubbed the World-Meets-In-Ghana, and Executive Dinner Ball is set to take place in Kumasi on May 3 and 4, 2019 as part of the official programme of the 20th anniversary celebration of the installation of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. The Manhyia Palace, Ministry of Business Development, Ministry of Aviation, Ghana […]

Blame DJs for bad songs on airwaves – Kofi Kinaata

ALTHOUGH our musicians are doing some great music out lately, it is an undeniable fact that some songs that have become hits have not deserved it. Over the years, some musicians have survived with average songs but Highlife artiste, Kofi Kinaata, says it’s about time Ghanaians appreciate good music. “It takes divine intervention for a […]

Fiscal consolidation strangling economy – MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central, Mr Isaac Adongo, has observed that Ghana’s economy is suffering from a “crude and repulsive fiscal consolidation” that is delaying the forward march of the country and pushing the economy to the brink of a fiscal crisis. He cited the consistent cutting of public spending to match […]

Ghana-based American jazz singer Toni Manieson dies

Toni Manieson, an American jazz musician based in Ghana, has passed away. Toni who kept jazz alive in Ghana for more than 20 years passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 around 9pm. When she was alive, she trained and worked with most of the people in Ghana’s jazz scene. Report has it that she […]

Normalisation Committee condemns attack on female referee

The Normalisation Committee (NC) has condemned the assault of referee Theresa Bremensu during the first leg semi-final match of the Women’s Special Competition between Prison Ladies and Ampem Darkoa Ladies in Sunyani on Sunday. The NC in a statement issued on Monday said it will liaise with the police to ensure that appropriate sanctions are […]

We’ll not hesitate to shoot and kill saboteurs – GRIDCo security

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) security team will not hesitate to shoot and kill any person or group of persons who attempt to destroy any property belonging to the company. The warning follows a recent attempt by some unscrupulous persons to burn pipelines in the Tema power enclave and the cutting down of a […]

2020 Olympics Women’s football: Ghana set to face Congo in qualifiers

Ghana’s Black Queens could be playing either Congo or Gabon in the second round of the Africa qualifying campaign for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Congo earned a crucial 2-0 away win against Gabon from the first leg played on April 3, on the opening round of the qualifying campaign, and given the advantage […]

UEW: I haven’t received official letter of reinstatement – Lecturer

Dr. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, one of the three lecturers reinstated by the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has said he has not received an official letter revoking his dismissal yet. He said there was only a statement on the University website in that regard. Dr. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong said he is hoping to receive the […]

Kim Kardashian on Kanye West after ‘Saturday Night Live’ pro-Trump rant: ‘I’m not trying to change who he is’

During Sunday night’s episode of “Keeping up with the Kardashians,” the reality star addressed West’s spontaneous rant on “Saturday Night Live” when he appeared as the musical guest last September. Kardashian admitted she was “freaking out” about West’s performance because it was live television, People magazine reported. “I have to be honest — inside I’m […]

Government to rename four public universities in new draft Bill

Four public universities in the country will be renamed after the newly drafted Public University Bill is adopted and passed by Parliament without any amendments. The affected institutions include the University of Development Studies, the University of Professional Studies Accra, the University of Health and Allied Sciences, as well as the University of the Energy […]

VGMA Nominees Jam: Adina and Obaapa Christy fail to perform

AFROBEATS artiste, Adina and Gospel musician, Obaapa Christy, are two of the female acts who are doing amazing on the music scene so there was excitement when they were put on the bill for the VGMA Nominees Jam which came off in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, April 6. However, the two were […]

Banks added GH¢4bn in fresh capital — Dr Bawumia

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has praised the recently concluded banking sector reform exercise as a timely intervention that has injected in excess of GH¢4 billion in fresh capital into the banking industry. The clean-up has also created a well-capitalised and liquid banking sector that is well-positioned to improve the flow of funds in the […]

Eden Hazard beats Cristiano Ronaldo record as Chelsea beat West Ham

Eden Hazard’s brilliant double secured Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over West Ham on Monday evening. Maurizio Sarri’s side were dominant throughout the match, but it needed a world-class display and a sublime solo goal from Hazard to make the difference. Picking up the ball midway in West Ham’s half, Hazard superbly slalomed past four players before […]

SEC offices inundated with complaints

The head office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Accra is being inundated on a daily basis with complaints from aggrieved people who invested their lifetime savings in some investment houses but are now unable to redeem part or all of their investments due to liquidity constraints. The complainants, who include pensioners and […]

Five dead following Sunday's rains in Accra

Five persons have been confirmed dead in Accra following Sunday (April 7) evening’s downpour. According to the Greater Accra Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr Archibald Cobbinah, the fatalities occurred at Awudome and another at Avenor. He said another lady who was rushed to the hospital following an electrocution was confirmed […]

Newlywed died on flight home from honeymoon

A young newlywed returning from her honeymoon died in the sky after an airline pilot repeatedly refused a doctor’s requests to land, court papers claim. Brittany Oswell’s family say a doctor on board the flight from Honolulu, Hawaii, requested that the plane land three times after the 25 year-old suffered a pulmonary embolism, a potentially […]

Justin Bieber Posts Picture From Therapy

Justin Bieber is proud to prioritize his mental health. The singer, who’s admitted to battling depression, posted a selfie Wednesday from therapy. “Therapy session,” Bieber, 25, wrote. “It’s cool to have a healthy mind and emotions.” Last month, the “Sorry” crooner revealed he was “struggling.” “Just wanted to keep you guys updated a little bit […]

Women outlive men across the world – WHO

Women outlive men everywhere in the world – particularly in wealthy countries, the World Health Statistics 2019 produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found. “Breaking down data by age, sex and income group is vital for understanding who is being left behind and why,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Behind every […]

Stanbic Bank launches promotion for 2019 AFCON

Some customers of Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited will have the opportunity to win tickets to watch some matches in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with their partners in a new promotion by the bank. Dubbed “Visa Swipe to AFCON Campaign”, the promotion, which will run from now till June when the AFCON kicks […]

PDS load shedding schedule for Friday 5th April

Power Distribution Services (PDS), the company that took over the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana has released a time table for power outages. The outages which PDS says are due to the shut down of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant affects eight regions of the country. The outages scheduled for Friday, April 5, […]

Teachers in Kumasi against imposition of GES-SIC insurance policy

Some teachers in the Ashanti region have planned to hit the streets in Kumasi on April 10, 2019 to demonstrate against what they say was an imposition of an insurance policy on them by the Ghana Education Service (GES). The teachers who are from various basic and senior high schools in the region want the […]

Illegal miners return to business in Western North

The fight against illegal mining is far from over because some small-scale miners and illegal miners have begun operating, in violation of the law. While some small-scale miners who were vetted and cleared by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) are mining without operating permits, some illegal miners are also having a field day […]

Don’t use foul language to drive away votes, Nana B tells NPP supporters

The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Yaw Boakye, better known as Nana B, has appealed to the youth of the party to desist from using foul language and attitudes that would drive people away from the party. He asked them to be polite and courteous in all their dealings with […]

Let’s not allow religious extremism to destroy our peace— Dr Abu Sakara

A former presidential candidate of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Dr Abu Sakara Forster, has called on the youth to stay united in spite of our religious and sectorial differences. He said Ghana was fortunate to be enjoying peace and stability today and we could not afford to destroy it. Dr Abu Sakara said we […]

Customs reduces physical examination of containers at Tema Port

The Tema Command of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), says it has begun the implementation of the reduction in physical examination of containers at the port from the previous 90 per cent to 10 per cent. According to the Sector Commander, Dr Godfred Okoh-Appiah, the command is however yet to implement […]

Asantehene celebrates ‘Awukudae’ preceding ‘Adaekese’

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Wednesday celebrated ‘Awukudae’, an important Asante traditional festival, as part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of his enthronement. The celebration was significant because it preceded ‘Adaekese’, to be celebrated by the Asantehene on April 21, the day he, in all his splendour, will mark as the climax […]

Real Madrid join chase for Partey

Atletico Madrid midfielder, Thomas Partey, has emerge on the radar of their city rival, Real Madrid. Since his second coming, the Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has made clear his intentions to rebuild the club with names of several European stars including, Eden Hazard, Kylian Mbappe, and Paul Pogba being mentioned as some of the […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fails to agree Man Utd transfer budget with Ed Woodward

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is unsure how much he’ll have to spend this summer after failing to agree on a transfer budget with the club’s board. The Norwegian was appointed on a three-year deal last week after resurrecting the club’s top four hopes following Jose Mourinho’s departure in December. United are keen to […]

Maurizio Sarri backs young stars Hudson-Odoi and Loftus-Cheek

Maurizio Sarri jokingly criticised Callum Hudson-Odoi for missing ‘a very easy’ goal following Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Brighton. The 18-year-old forward, who was making his full Premier League debut at Stamford Bridge, produced some neat footwork to skip past Anthony Knockaert before assisting Olivier Giroud for Chelsea’s opener in the 38th minute. Hudson-Odoi had a […]

No celebrities for NDC 2020 campaign – Koku Anyidoho

It appears the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not going to give any chance to actor, John Dumelo and other celebrities to run its campaigns in 2020 as happened in 2016. Mr. Dumelo was one of the right hand men of ex-president, John Mahama in 2016 from the entertainment industry. He was seen on nearly […]

Social media doing more harm than good – Guru

RAPPER, Guru, has stated that social media is doing more harm than good. According to him, a lot of indecency is going on on social media. “Now everyone is in a hurry to post whatever videos on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram to get followers and likes.” “Someone is involved in an accident and instead of […]

Agya Koo makes comeback with 'Away Bus' movie

VETERAN movie star, Kofi Adu popularly known as ‘Agya Koo’ is making a return to the movie industry after a six-year hiatus with a role in the upcoming movie, Away Bus, a joint production by Peter Sedufia and Kofi Asamoah. According to the producers, Agya Koo’s addition to the cast, which is a blend of […]

IMF exit conditions caused cedi to fall – VEEP

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the Bank of Ghana (BoG) did not spend any reserves to revive the cedi following the initial depreciation. He dispelled rumours that the BoG injected about $800 million into the company to save  the depreciating cedi. He noted that the continuous cedi depreciation at the end of March 2019, […]

NDC strengthening cadres for victory 2020 — Anyidoho

A Former Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Koku Anyidoho has disclosed that the cadre corps of the party is being strengthened to support the party’s 2020 victory. According to Mr Koku Anyidoho, who himself is a cadre said that, “it is the cadres that made the NDC stand firm […]

Court grants Salifu 'Mugabe' Maase Gh¢50,000 bail in false publication case

The Accra Circuit Court has admitted Salifu Maase aka Mugabe, a radio show host, to bail in the sum of Gh¢50,000 with three sureties. The court, presided over by Mrs Eva Bannerman Williams, granted the radio show host bail following an application for bail by his counsel, Mr Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe. Mugabe has been charged […]

Takoradi missing girls: Relative does not believe Police have found her sister

Rebecca Quayson, a relation of one of the three missing Takoradi girls says she does not believe that the Police have found the missing girls. “Seriously, honestly speaking, I don’t believe it,” Madam Quayson, the sister of 18-year-old Ruth Love Quayson (last seen December 4, 2018) said in a radio interview with Accra based Joy […]

'Dumsor is back: Admit it and publish load-management timetable' – NDC

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the government to admit that the days of the much-feared intermittent power outages popular known as ‘dumsor’ are back. According to the NDC, the handlers of the energy sector must publish a load-shedding timetable to enable citizens to plan appropriately. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) takes notice […]

Police know where Takoradi missing girls are – CID

The Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service has announced that the police now know the whereabouts of the three missing Takoradi girls. “We know where the girls are”, the Director-General of the CID, DCOP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah said at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday. She has, therefore, urged the families […]

Govt rescues distressed Ghanaian students in India

The government, through the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, has gone to the rescue of some distressed students pursuing various courses in India who had applied to study there on their own without state support. The timely intervention will allow the students, who are faced with numerous challenges including the inability to pay their tuition fees, accommodation […]

NAM1 still facing charges in Dubai – Ghana Police

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service says embattled boss of gold dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana, is still facing prosecution in the United Arab Emirates. According to the CID boss, DCOP Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, Nana Appiah Mensah, alias NAM 1 cannot be charged and prosecuted in Ghana until his case in Dubai […]

Drake debuts Top Boy trailer at London O2 Arena show

After years of talk about the new series, Drake finally debuted a teaser for the forthcoming Top Boy season, coming to Netflix this autumn. The God’s Plan rapper took a moment out of the concert to play a teaser of the show’s anticipated season three and needless to say, fans were thrilled. In the minute-long […]

‘Adopt mother tongue as medium of teaching in schools’

The Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, has called for the adoption of the mother tongue as a medium of teaching in schools. He said studies had shown that “when children are taught in their mother tongue, they assimilate things and perform better than when a foreign language is used to […]

NSS releases posting of 9,018 nurses for 2019/2020

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has released postings of 9,018 nurses for the 2019/2020 service year. They have been posted to various health facilities in all the 16 regions across Ghana to undertake their mandatory one-year national service. The 2019/2020 service year for the newly trained nurses starts on Monday April 8, 2019. Registration and […]

NPP launches operation win Krobo block in 2020

A Former Energy Minister and Chairman for the Eastern Regional Conflict Resolution Committee of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Boakye Agyarko, has declared the Lower Manya Krobo Constituency Parliamentary seat as a must win seat for the NPP. He has, therefore, called for unity ahead of the 2020 election as he launched, “operation […]

Tyler Perry complains about pricey bottled water

An Instagram post Tyler Perry made a few days ago is getting quite the reaction. Thousands of people are cracking up about his comments regarding the price tag of bottled water at a Minnesota hotel. The actor, filmmaker, and comedian said he is on his Madea’s Farewell Tour and got “mad as hell” when he […]

First degree to be minimum requirement for all teachers – Minister

As part of Government’s strategic reforms in the teacher education space, first degree will be the minimum requirement for teaching at any of the country’ s education system, Prof Kwesi Yankah the Minister of Tertiary Education said. Prof Yankah said the upgrading of all colleges of Education to Universities affiliated to the five public Universities […]

Don't panic over cedi depreciation — Barclays Ghana MD

Barclays Bank Ghana, has expressed confidence in the local currency saying, there is no need for the public and the investor community to panic about the depreciation of the Ghana cedi against some of the major foreign currencies, particularly the United States dollar in the system. According to the bank, the present depreciation of the […]

Actor Omari Hardwick draws fan outrage for kissing Beyoncé at NAACP Awards

Actor Omari Hardwick felt the wrath of Beyoncé’s fans Sunday after footage of him kissing the superstar singer twice on her cheek was called out as inappropriate. A video posted online shows the “Power” actor greeting Beyoncé at the 50th NAACP Image Awards this past weekend. When Hardwick embraces the singer, who took home the […]

Roger Federer responds to Stefanos Tsitsipas special treatment accusations

After securing his 101st career title on Sunday, Roger Federer was forced to defend tennis umpires over allegations of special treatment. The claim, made by rising Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas, is that Federer and other top stars benefit from ‘privileges’ from match officials. Tsitsipas first made the accusation in court when frustration boiled after what […]

I have contributed to peace in Ghana — Otumfuo

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has revealed that he is the reason Ghana did not “burn” since it entered into multi-party democracy some 27 year ago. He said but for his interventions, Ghana could have become one of the war ravaged countries in Africa with deep-seated hatred among opposing individuals. Otumfuo said from the […]

Koforidua Prison runs out of water

Water shortage has hit the Koforidua Prison at Effiduase in the Eastern Region, leaving the inmates unable to bath and wash their clothes regularly. The situation has led to skin irritation and infections among the 800 inmates. The prison was originally built to accommodate 400 inmates. Due to the heat and the overcrowded nature of […]

Asantehene launches $100 million dev fund for Ashanti

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has launched a $100 million development fund for the implementation of a 10-year development plan for Asanteman. The fund, an initiative of the Asante Professionals Club, a group of young Asante businessmen and women, is to help implement the plan to complement efforts by the government to develop the […]

Chris Rock slams Jussie Smollett at NAACP awards

Jussie Smollett might have been a no-show at Saturday night’s NAACP Image Awards in Hollywood but that didn’t stop comedian Chris Rock from blasting the “Empire” star. “They said ‘No Jussie Smollett jokes’ … What a waste of light skin. Do you know what I could do with that light skin? That curly hair? My […]

Mohamed Salah lashes out over Golden Boot race with Sergio Aguero

Mohamed Salah has grown frustrated by criticism of his performances this season and took aim at critics for treating his rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot differently. The Egypt international has scored 17 league goals this season but is some way short of his 32-goal haul of last campaign. Salah has come in for […]

Semenya says 'no threat' to women's sport

Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya says she is no threat to women’s sport in response to comments from Sebastian Coe. The South African said comments made by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Coe have reopened old wounds. Semenya is awaiting a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) verdict on her appeal against […]

Prosecutors drop charges against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett

Jussie Smollett had all 16 charges against him dropped, following claims he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself, in January. And, despite having all counts expunged from his record, it has been claimed his Empire co-stars have been left divided over the whole thing. In fact, an insider has claimed there are still […]

Trump appoints Jon Voight, Mike Huckabee as Kennedy Center trustees

President Trump has appointed 10 people to serve on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the White House announced in a statement Tuesday. The appointees include actor Jon Voight and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, whose daughter Sarah Sanders is the White House press secretary. Voight, 80, won […]

Woyome fails again at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has thrown out a review application by businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome, which sought to challenge the court’s earlier decision not to have the ongoing legal proceedings in relation to his GH¢47.2 million debt owed the state moved to the High Court. In a unanimous decision Wednesday, a three-member panel of the court […]

Kanye, Kim launch Yeezy lemonade stands for mental health charity

As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But, if you’re Kanye West when life gives you lemons — you sell Yeezys. And that’s exactly what the singer-turned-fashion designer did over the weekend. However, unlike your typical lemonade stand where the flow of the sugary yellow substance is infinitely free-flowing, West’s makeshift […]

Piers Morgan gets revenge on anti-Brexit protestor

Piers Morgan decided to one-up a protester, who had interrupted a segment on Good Morning Britain by shouting, ‘stop Brexit’. In fact, the 53-year-old whacked out his very own megaphone, in an attempt to shout the man in question down. And it all got very loud… During the latest instalment of the show, a live […]

'I really miss NAM 1' – Shatta Wale

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has urged Ghanaian musicians to remember embattled Menzgold CEO, Nana Appiah Mensah for the change he brought to the industry. Shatta in a post on his social media pages Monday said he will forever remain loyal to Nana Appiah (popularly known as NAM 1). The controversial musician said he really misses […]

Reduce appetite for external borrowing- economists

With the scheduled exit from the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on April 2, some economists have cautioned the government to strictly heed the advice from the Breton Wood institution to drastically reduce its appetite for excessive foreign borrowing. Instead, they strongly backed calls for the government to focus […]

John Mahama clarifies NDC "forest meeting"

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to social media commentary suggesting that the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) held a meeting in a forest for fear of being secretly recorded. This photographs which made the rounds last Sunday showed Mr. Mahama and other executives of the NDC including, its National Chairman, Samuel […]

Black Stars to host Mauritania Today

After finishing on top of Group F in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a 1-0 win over the Harambee Stars of Kenya last Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Black Stars of Ghana return to action Today with an international friendly against Mauritania at the same venue. A brilliant finish […]

Justin Bieber takes break from music to address ‘deep rooted issues’

Justin Bieber is going to be taking a break from music in order to focus on some ‘deep rooted issues.’ The 25-year-old took to Instagram earlier today, where he announced the news to his 106 million followers. Sharing a picture of what appears to be the star from the waist down, he revealed that he […]

Khloe Kardashian criticized for calling fan ‘cute’ for working overtime to buy Good American jeans

Khloe Kardashian was criticized on social media Monday after she posted that she think’s it’s “so cute” that a potential customer plans to work 20 extra hours to be able to purchase a pair of Good American jeans that are priced up to $189 The Twitter user posted last week, “So I realized I have […]

Callum Hudson-Odoi to get first England start against Montenegro

Callum Hudson-Odoi will make his first England start against Montenegro on Monday night, Sky Sports News understands. Chelsea winger Hudson-Odoi, 18, became England’s youngest competitive debutant in Friday’s 5-0 win over Czech Republic, eclipsing Duncan Edwards’ record set in 1955, and is now set to make his full debut in Podgorica. Jadon Sancho, also 18, […]

38 people have ‘died by suicide’ after finding reality TV fame

It’s been claimed 38 celebrities around the world are suspected to have died by suicide following links to reality TV shows. The alarming figures come after Love Island star Mike Thalassitis took his own life last week, his body found in a North London woodland area. The Sun On Sunday this week conducted a report […]

I interviewed celebrities every day for six years- Jessica Evans

As a showbiz journalist, I interviewed a celebrity every single working day – and often on the weekends – for six straight years. I worked for a celebrity news agency and spoke to the A-list, the Z-list, and the Bs, Cs, Ts and all in-between. Celebrity culture is weird. Sometimes funny, sometimes ridiculous and sometimes […]

Dubai government slams reports of planned R. Kelly performance

The Dubai government spoke out in a rare statement to blast reports that R. Kelly was scheduled to perform in the sheikdom. “Authorities in Dubai have not received any request for a performance by singer R. Kelly nor are there any venues that have been booked. [Kelly] has not been invited by the Dubai royal […]

'Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke reveals terrifying health battle

Emilia Clarke is at the top of her career and living out all her wildest childhood dreams. “Game of Thrones” – where she plays Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons – is about to enter its eighth and final season, and she’s become one of the most recognizable faces on television. But Clarke’s life isn’t […]

UK: Man taken into hospital and arrested following concerning livestream

Brian Harvey has been taken into hospital and arrested after he shared a livestream in which he threatened self-harm and made ‘malicious communications’. Police issued a statement after Brian was apprehended following the concerning video in which he also documented their arrival. ‘At approximately 18:09hrs on Thursday, 21 March police were alerted to man threatening […]

Country singer Justin Carter dead at 35 after accidental shooting

Up-and-coming country singer Justin Carter has died after a gun accidentally fired while he was filming a music video. He was 35. Carter’s mother, Cindy McClellan, told Fox News her son was filming a music video in Houston, Texas, on Saturday when a gun in his pocket “went off and caught my son in the […]

Major disruption at London Waterloo train station to last until noon

People are being urged to avoid London Waterloo this morning as a result of major disruption from overrunning engineering works. Commuters are being told not to travel to or from the station as a result of the works that were carried out overnight. National Rail has said the problems will last until at least this […]

PSG criticise Chelsea, Met Police for turning away fans

Paris Saint-Germain have criticised Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police after a group of their supporters found with weapons were denied entry to the Women’s Champions League quarter-final match at Kingsmeadow on Thursday. Over 50 PSG ‘ultras’ were turned away before kick-off after knuckledusters, knives and drugs were found on their coach following a search by […]

Callum Hudson-Odoi remains in England U21s' Euro plans despite senior call-up

Aidy Boothroyd says Callum Hudson-Odoi remains in his plans for Euro 2019 despite the Chelsea forward spending less than three hours with the England Under-21 squad. The Chelsea forward is yet to start a Premier League game but has linked up with Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions for their Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic […]

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry honor New Zealand shooting victims

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry paid a surprise tribute to the victims of the New Zealand shooting. Markle, 37, and Harry, 34, visited New Zealand House in London on Tuesday. The pair laid down flowers at a makeshift memorial for the Christchurch mosque massacre victims, and the couple signed the condolences book. “Our deepest condolences […]

Vikings' Katheryn Winnick and Kristy Dinsmore give look at project

Katheryn Winnick and her Vikings co-star Kristy Dawn Dinsmore have finally spilled on what their secret project is. For almost a month, the 41-year-old actress has been teasing that she has a new mission up her sleeve. And while fans thought it was something to do with the History Channel hit, it turns out the […]

Shocking ultraviolet portraits reveal real extent of sun damage

It is easy to ignore sun damage when you can’t see it. That sweet tan tends to quiet any lingering concern about not wearing the highest SPF. But a new series of photos will give you the reminder you need to actually wear sunblock, day in, day out. In the series, called RAW, photographer Pierre-Louis […]

Paul Pogba admits playing for Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid would be a 'dream'

Paul Pogba says playing for Real Madrid under returning manager Zinedine Zidane would be a “dream for anyone”. Zidane returned to the Bernabeu as manager earlier this month, replacing Santiago Solari. The Frenchman, who left Real last summer after leading the club to three successive Champions League titles, signed a contract at the Bernabeu until […]

British billionaire holds Chelsea takeover talks

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Chelsea Football Club and has held initial talks over a potential takeover. Britain’s richest man – who made his fortune by founding petrochemicals company Ineos – is thought to have a net wealth of £21billion and he has already made his mark on the sporting scene […]

Deontay Wilder reacts to rejecting $100m DAZN offer to fight Anthony Joshua

Deontay Wilder has suggested he is not ready to give up being a free agent as he prepares to officially announce his decision to face Dominic Breazeale on Showtime rather signing up with DAZN. The Bronze Bomber held talks with the streaming service in New York last week and was offered $100million for three fights; […]

John Legend says Trump 'needs to apologize for demonizing Muslims' after New Zealand massacre

John Legend said that President Trump needs to speak out against hateful ideology, and “needs to apologise for demonising Muslims” after 50 people were killed at mosque shootings in New Zealand on Friday. The singer, in an interview published by NowThis on Sunday, said that, following shootings that occurred in Christchurch, in which dozens were […]

‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Pilot Adds Miranda Richardson to Cast

The Game Of Thrones prequel has added Blackadder star Miranda Richardson to the cast. Richardson has joined the currently untitled show as a series regular, say Variety. The Harry Potter actor joins a cast that includes Naomi Watts, Josh Whitehouse, Naomi Ackle and Denise Gough. The actress is a brilliant signing having been nominated for […]

Cristiano Ronaldo opens his own hair transplant clinic

Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez have returned to Madrid in order to open their own hair transplant centre. Looking pretty pleased with himself at the opening, the footballer beamed as he greeted fans at the clinic. The pair were dressed to the nines as they both rocked a rather clinical look in crisp […]

Ariana Grande updates Pete Davidson tattoo, shows it ‘evolving’

Ariana Grande decided it was time for “always” to get an upgrade. During the pop singer’s whirlwind romance with comedian Pete Davidson last year, the two got several matching tattoos, including the word “always” in the other person’s handwriting. Now Grande has decided to add on to hers with a branch of leaves across the […]

Prince Harry 'plans to take two weeks of paternity leave

Prince Harry is to take two weeks of paternity leave because ‘he thinks it’s a very modern Dad thing to do’. Meghan now has no scheduled public engagements ahead of her due date, but is still holding private meetings. She has kept the exact due date private, but Meghan told well-wishers on a day trip […]

Three dead in shooting in Dutch city of Utrecht

One person has died and several others have been injured in a shooting in the central Dutch city of Utrecht on Monday morning, police said. The Utrecht police said a square at a tram station outside the city centre had been cordoned off as emergency services were at the scene. Reports claim a man in […]

Jeo Mettle deserve artistes of the year nomination- Industry players

EVERY year, the nominations for the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) sparks controversy and this year’s has to do with the inclusion of Joe Mettle in the Artiste of the Year category. Joe Mettle, who won the Artiste of the Year award in 2017, is competing with Kuami Eugene, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale and King […]

Antonio Rudiger slams Chelsea team-mates for ‘unacceptable’ Everton defeat

Antonio Rudiger was furious with his Chelsea team-mates for the performance against Everton and branded their second-half display as ‘unacceptable’. The Germany centre-half was part of the side that went down 2-0 to Marco Silva’s men after goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson, leaving Chelsea three points off Arsenal in the race to finish inside […]

Kim Kardashian praised for publicly embracing ‘psoriasis face’

Kim Kardashian has been praised by fans worldwide for giving them another glimpse at her psoriasis battle, showing that the skin ailment has spread to her face. The 38-year-old star went make-up free on the morning of 17 March to show her 131 million Instagram followers how psoriasis flares up when she wakes up. In […]

Liverpool go back to the top with Milner's late penalty at Fulham

James Milner held his nerve to score a late penalty as Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Fulham. Liverpool started the day one point behind leaders Manchester City and Sadio Mane’s 26th-minute strike after a neat one-two with Roberto Firmino gave Jurgen Klopp’s side the early advantage […]

Love Island’s Mike Thalassitis’s body found in North London park

Police have confirmed Love Island’s Mike Thalassitis died by suicide after his body was found hanged in a North London park. In a statement to Metro.co.uk, a Mets spokesperson said: ‘Police were called to a park near Latymer Way, N9 at 09:28hrs on Saturday, 16 March to reports of a man found hanged. ‘Officers and […]

Jennifer Lopez ‘over the moon’ with Alex Rodriguez engagement

The holiday is over for newly-engaged couple Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, who have jetted back to Miami after enjoying a romantic getaway in the Bahamas. Just a days after Alex, 43, popped the question to his girlfriend of two-years, the happy couple were seen arriving at Opa-locka airport in Florida on Tuesday and, understandably, […]

Be sincere in fight against political vigilantism – Panelists tell parties

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has asked the National Democratic Congress (NDC)  to be sincere and come to the table without preconditions to help stop political vigilantism. Speaking on Uniiq FM’s current affairs programme ‘Focus’, the MP noted that the insincerity of politicians coupled with the endorsement of such groups […]

Deadly storm Gareth batters Britain with 20ft waves, strong winds and heavy rain

Storm Gareth continued to batter Britain overnight with the Met Office reporting winds of up to 75mph and huge waves battering the coast. Disruption is likely to continue today with weather warnings still in place until the middle of this afternoon, making this morning’s commute difficult on the rails and roads. Last night six crew […]

R. Kelly girlfriend Azriel Clary's parents feel like they 'failed' daughter

R. Kelly girlfriend Azriel Clary’s parents feel like they ‘failed’ daughter Parents of R. Kelly’s girlfriend Azriel Clary cried on “CBS This Morning” Wednesday, saying they felt like they “failed” their daughter. Angelo and Alice Clary say that Azriel, now 21, met Kelly in 2015 when she was 17 years old — and that three […]

Katie Price slammed by judge for ‘lack of respect’

Katie Price has failed to show up to court, as she holidays in Thailand with boyfriend Kris Boyson. The 40-year-old was due before Crawley Magistrates Court today at 10am, to face two counts of threatening behaviour. Katie was reported to police by her ex-husband Kieran Hayler’s girlfriend Michelle Pentecost, who alleges that the reality star […]

Meghan Markle will likely 'get held back' by royal family, says journalist

Meghan Markle risks having her wings clipped as a member of the royal family, “The Project’s” Lisa Wilkinson has claimed. Wilkinson, who covered Meghan’s wedding to Prince Harry last year, predicted the pregnant Duchess could see her potential and focus on female empowerment passion projects curtailed. “The only pity I reckon with Meghan Markle, Duchess […]

Rihanna doppelganger shares struggles of being Riri lookalike

You think you’d have the world at you feet if you woke up every morning looking like the pop Queen that is Rihanna. But it turns out it’s not always so easy to look like the Rude Boy songstress, as Riri doppelganger Yna Sertalf knows all too well. While opening up on her daily struggles […]

Passenger jet 'forced to turn round after mum forgets baby

A passenger jet had to go back to the airport after its mother allegedly forgot her baby on the ground. Audio has been released apparently showing the moment Saudi flight SV832 from Jeddah to Kuala Lumpur requested permission to return to King Abdul Aziz International Airport. The pilot says: ‘May God be with us. Can […]

Two climbers killed in Ben Nevis avalanche

Two climbers have died and another two have been injured after an avalanche on Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. Police Scotland were alerted to the incident shortly after 11.50am on Tuesday and began co-ordinating a mountain rescue response. The avalanche occured at Number 5 Gully and police confirmed the casualties. A spokesman said: ‘Police […]

Met Office forecast Storm Gareth will batter Britain with 80mph wind

Britain is set to be battered by strong winds from Storm Gareth this week, starting from today the Met Office has warned. Weather warnings are in place for today covering all of Wales and Scotland and the vast majority of England. The Met Office says there could be gusts of up to 80mph in some […]

Joseph Parker backing Jarrell Miller to beat Anthony Joshua in upcoming bout

Joseph Parker is hopeful his close friend Jarrell Miller can upset the odds and beat Anthony Joshua in their upcoming fight. Joshua is set to defend his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight belts against ‘Big Baby’ on June 1 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Parker, who lost to Joshua himself back in March 31, […]

Victoria and David Beckham are now worth $1 billion

David and Victoria Beckham have become joint billionaires. Brand Beckham has seen a recent spike in earning power and the couple have reached $1 billion in their joint accounts. The couple are absolutely loaded thanks to football-related revenue, lucrative endorsement deals, a fashion and makeup line, and the ongoing Spice Girls comeback. David’s wages pour […]

Arsenal end Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s unbeaten run to take charge of top four race

The biggest compliment you can pay to Unai Emery is that this Arsenal performance wasn’t possible 12 months ago. The win wasn’t down to swashbuckling football – they were capable of that under Arsene Wenger – but it was a victory of resilience, nous and know-how. It’s not always been clear which direction Unai Emery […]

Man finds ‘third R Kelly sex tape’ among random VHS collection

In a damning admission, Gloria Allred has claimed there is a third R Kelly sex tape of him engaging in sexual acts with a minor, according to reports. The celebrity lawyer alleged a newly-discovered sex tape featured the Ignition singer – real name Robert Kelly – ‘having sex with younger women’ was turned into police […]

Roseanne Barr says Michelle Obama got her fired for racist tweet

Roseanne Barr believes former first lady Michelle Obama is responsible for getting her fired from her eponymous ABC reboot. The hit reboot of “Roseanne” was famously canceled in May 2018 after Barr, 66, posted a series of allegedly racist, Islamophobic and anti-Semitic tweets, including one saying that former President Barack Obama aide Valerie Jarrett to […]

Drake axes Michael Jackson song from UK tour amid sex abuse allegations

Drake appears to have axed a Michael Jackson song from his UK tour as the child sex abuse allegations against the late popstar continue to mount. The 32-year-old rapper launched his Assassination Vacation Tour in Manchester on Sunday ahead of a mammoth six-week stint in promotion of his latest number one album, Scorpion. Last year, […]

Justin Bieber says he's been 'struggling,' asks for fans' prayers

Justin Bieber revealed Sunday he’s been “struggling a lot lately” and asked fans to pray for him nearly a month after he reportedly began receiving treatment for depression. Bieber posted the personal update on Instagram on Sunday and said he hopes his story “will resonate” with his followers. “Just wanted to keep you guys updated […]

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez get engaged

Music icon Jennifer Lopez and retired baseball star Alex Rodriguez are engaged after two years of dating. The two celebs, who often document their relationship milestones on social media, took to Instagram on Saturday night to share the news. “She said yes,” Rodriguez said in a post showing JLo’s hand, now bearing a huge engagement […]

Man missed doomed Ethiopia flight due to late connection

A man set to travel on a doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight missed the aircraft by minutes after his connection landed late. Ahmed Khalid was set to travel home to Nairobi on the Boeing 737 from Addis Ababa, which crashed six minutes after take off. He had been travelling to the airport to catch the final […]

Nicki Minaj cancels concert at last minute as angry fans chant 'Cardi B'

For the second time in two months, Nicki Minaj has cancelled a concert at the last minute. On Saturday night, the “Barbie Tingz” rapper was scheduled to perform in Bordeaux, France. However, after fans had already filed into the Arkea Arena, the attendees were informed that the show had been cancelled. The reason for the […]

Dad pays tribute to ‘warm, passionate and loving’ daughter killed in Ethiopia air crash

The father of United Nations worker Joanna Toole paid tribute to his daughter saying ‘nobody had a bad word to say about her’. Joanna, 36, was the first named British victim of the Ethiopian Airlines flight which crashed six minutes after take-off for Kenya from Addis Ababa yesterday morning, killing all 157 people on board. […]

Emilia Clarke defends Game Of Thrones nudity ahead of final season

Emilia Clarke has defended Game Of Thrones’ nudity in the lead-up to the final season, saying it’s not what the show is about. And are you about to argue with Daenerys Targaryen? As we eagerly await the arrival of the eighth and final series of the HBO classic, the actress has gathered her dragons and […]

Lord of The Rings on Amazon Prime: Plot details may debunk Aragorn theory

Lord of The Rings have released another teaser which seems to debunk claims Aragorn will be taking centre stage in the Amazon Prime series. The show’s official Twitter account has been dripping lines from a JRR Tolkein poem alongside an interactive map of Middle Earth over the past few weeks, and the latest clue may […]

Kate Middleton and Prince William shocked by state of slum housing in Blackpool

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited a housing project where the grisly murder of a 16-year-old girl took place more than six years ago. During a tour of Blackpool, William and Kate visited Kirby Road, where a local authority-owned housing company has bought several dilapidated properties and transformed them into modern homes and […]

Arrow will officially end after a shortened season 8

Arrow will officially end after season eight, which will consist of a reduced number of episodes. The CW superhero show, starring Stephen Amell, originally began the network’s DC Comics TV universe, which also consists of Supergirl, The Flash and Legends Of Tomorrow. It’s now been announced the previously confirmed eighth season will be the show’s […]

Taylor Swift reignites infamous Kim Kardashian/Kanye West feud, would like an apology

Years after Taylor Swift was thrust into an all-out war with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West after the rapper claimed he got her permission for his Famous line about her, it’s all happening again. You know, the one where he said the two might still have sex, and that he ‘made that bitch famous’. How […]

R Kelly faces new sex abuse allegations amid claims he slept with 13-year-old and gave her herpes

R Kelly has been accused of having sex with a 13-year-old girl, and later giving her herpes. Police in Detroit are looking into new allegations after a woman came forward, claiming she had sex with the 52-year-old when she was a teenager, in 2001. According to CBS Chicago, his accuser said she was visiting her […]

Alexis Sanchez: Man Utd Star out 'for six to eight weeks'

Alexis Sanchez will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a knee ligament injury during Manchester United’s win over Southampton. The Chilean was forced off in the 52nd minute at Old Trafford on Saturday and required scans on his right knee the following day. According to reports in Chile, Sanchez has been told […]

Anthony Martial set to miss Man United’s Champions League clash against PSG

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled Anthony Martial out of Manchester United’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Paris Saint Germain. The Frenchman limped out of the 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford shortly before half-time after suffering a groin injury. United expected Martial to be out for less than a fortnight and Solskjaer was hopeful 48 […]

Jose Mourinho offers advice to Jurgen Klopp

Jose Mourinho has advised Jurgen Klopp to be ‘honest’ with his Liverpool players if they are to pip Manchester City to the Premier League title. The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager believes the German should deliver it straight to his under-performing squad, who have drawn five of their last seven matches in all competitions. […]

R Kelly: Friend receives fake bomb threat after paying singer’s $100k bail

The woman who paid R Kelly’s $100,000 bail was the target of a fake bomb threat over the weekend. Chicago resident Valencia P. Love, who said she is a friend of Kelly’s, posted 10 percent of the singer’s $1 million bail needed for his release as he pleaded not guilty to 10 charges of sexual […]

Storm Freya brings dangerous high winds to the UK

Britain has been battered by the ferocious winds of Storm Freya that caused travel chaos across the country. Power lines were knocked out by fallen trees as gales reached up to 80mph overnight leaving hundreds of homes in the dark. Trees that fell on roads blocked routes for many during Monday’s rush hour commute while […]

At least 23 dead after tornadoes touch down in Alabama

At least 23 people have been confirmed dead after a tornado ripped across south-east Alabama on Sunday. Emergency services rushed to the area after a severe storm left a trail of destroyed mobile homes, trees and vehicles in its wake. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said that the ‘sheer volume of the debris’ was some […]

Lady Gaga wears $30M diamond to Oscars; last worn by Audrey Hepburn

Lady Gaga may have channeled her inner Judy Garland on the red carpet of Sunday’s Academy Awards, but she resembled the late Audrey Hepburn with a dazzling $30 million diamond once worn by the iconic actress. Gaga paired the 128.54-carat Tiffany & Co. diamond – named the “Tiffany diamond” – with an Alexander McQueen gown. […]

Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury II not happening next, WBC confirm

Tyson Fury has axed his potential rematch with Deontay Wilder, the WBC have confirmed. The second fight was ordered by the WBC ordered earlier this year and the boxing organisation had granted Fury and Wilder several extensions in the hope an agreement could be reached before purse bids came into play. But it seems the […]

Ending Liverpool's title drought more important than individual records – Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah insists ending Liverpool’s 29-year title drought means more to him than any individual accolades. The Egyptian has the opportunity to become the fastest player in Premier League history to score 50 goals, if he can find the net in his 64th appearance for the club against Watford on Wednesday, or his 65th appearance, […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer advises midfielder to sign contract at Man Utd

Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has advised Andreas Pereira to stay at the club and to fight for his future at Old Trafford. The midfielder as made just 12 appearances for the Red Devils this term and is out of contract at the end of the season. Two of those appearances have come […]

Oprah Winfrey takes big financial hit as Weight Watchers stock tanks

Oprah Winfrey was likely feeling a lot lighter Tuesday evening – in her investment portfolio. After the stock of WW (formerly Weight Watchers) nosedived in after-hours trading, the wellness company’s single biggest individual investor was down anywhere from $39 million to nearly $48 million, according to reports. The stock, which was priced around $103 per […]

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper ‘chemistry’ compared to Brangelina by A Star Is Born co-star Luenell

The speculation about Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s so-called ‘chemistry’ isn’t sizzling down, with the pair now compared to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie – who are said to have fallen in love on set. Bradley, 44, and Gaga, 32, shared a special moment at the Oscars 2019 on Sunday when they performed Shallow from […]

Lady Gaga posts about ‘special’ moment with Cooper during Academy Awards

LOS ANGELES – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s Academy Awards performance of “Shallow” left social media abuzz on Sunday night, and the Oscar-winning songstress is apparently still thinking of the duet nearly 24 hours later. Gaga posted a picture of the two onstage sitting in front of the Steinway & Sons piano. Cooper’s hand is […]

German arena cancels R. Kelly concerts after sex abuse charges

A German concert arena canceled its contract Tuesday with the organiser of an R. Kelly tour, days after the R&B star was charged in the United States with sexually abusing four people, including three underage girls, dating back to 1998. “Regarding the new and objective facts, we have decided to cancel the contract,” Ratiopharm Arena […]

Ariana Grande making return to Manchester 2 years after arena terrorist attack

LONDON – Ariana Grande is returning to Manchester, two years after a suicide bomber killed 22 people at her concert in the northwest England city. The “God is a woman” singer made the announcement via Twitter on Monday telling her fans she’s “thrilled” to make her return to the city after the 2017 terrorist attack. […]

Mourinho says Eden Hazard has talent to play for Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho believes Eden Hazard would be a good fit for Real Madrid. Hazard, who is contracted to Chelsea until 2020, played under Mourinho during his second spell as manager at Stamford Bridge. Belgium international Hazard impressed for the Blues in their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City on Sunday and Mourinho feels he […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United are showing their spirit

Manchester United’s goalless draw with Liverpool was not pretty but it still showcased some of the important qualities that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has brought out in this team, writes Adam Bate. Ten Premier League games into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s time as Manchester United’s caretaker manager and even the two games that he has not won […]

End politically-related violence – President Akufo-Addo tells parties

President Akufo-Addo has appealed to leaders of the two major political parties in Ghana to come together to put an end to politically-related violence. Referring to the recent political unrest that hit the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, President Akufo-Addo said “…The time has come to put an end to the phenomenon of politically-related violence…” Delivering the […]

Start-up businesses will be supported to create 18,000 jobs- President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has announced that start-up businesses will be supported to create 18,000 jobs in Ghana with massive assistant going to businesses in poultry, farming and vegetable cultivation owned by the youth. President Akufo-Addo said this when he delivered the State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 21 in Parliament. He promised that 50 […]

Why Kate Middleton skipped Meghan Markle's royal baby shower

Meghan Markle broke royal protocol by having a baby shower — and that may be the reason why Kate Middleton skipped it. Markle, 37, jetted into New York City this week to celebrate with best friends Serena Williams and stylist Jessica Mulroney, but her famous sister-in-law was nowhere to be seen. In fact, reports suggest […]

Ghana's GDP growth predicted to be best in the world – President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says Ghana’s recent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is predicted to be the best in the world during his delivery of the State of the Nations Address in Parliament house today ( Thursday, February 21, 2019). President Akufo-Addo also predicted that the real GDP growth of 2019 is expected to be 7.6%.  He […]

High expectations as Akufo-Addo delivers SONA Today

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will today, Thursday, February 21, deliver his State Of The Nation Address, (SONA). SONA) is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana which states: “The President shall, at the beginning of each session of Parliament and before dissolution of Parliament, deliver a message on the […]

Ariana Grande joins The Beatles as only artists to secure top 3 spots on Billboard charts

Ariana Grande’s recent album, “Thank U, Next” is proving to be a record-breaker for the songstress On the upcoming Feb. 23-dated Billboard Hot 100 list, the pop singer claims 11 of the Top 40 positions with songs off her record, according to Billboard. Additionally, the singer claims the first three spots on the list, making […]

Khloe Kardashian reacts to Tristan Thompson and Jordyn Woods

Tristan Thompson slams Jordyn Woods ‘cheating’ claims as ‘fake news’ while Khloe Kardashian reacts Khloe Kardashian appears to have responded to the claims that her boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, got cosy with Jordyn Woods over the weekend. Tristan, 27, is alleged to have ‘made out’ with Jordyn at a house party on Sunday, prompting Khloe, 34, […]

Khloe Kardashian responds to claims Tristan Thompson cheated with Jordyn Woods

Overnight it emerged Tristan Thompson allegedly cheated on Khloe Kardashian with Kylie Jenner’s BFF, Jordyn Woods. Keeping up? The famous family have known Jordyn for years, after she struck up a friendship with the make-up mogul; however now, according to E! News: ‘The whole family is writing Jordyn off.’ While Kylie, 21, may face a […]

Jarrell Miller says he pushed Anthony Joshua because he smiled during face-off

Jarrell Miller says he has little respect for Anthony Joshua and pushed the three-belt heavyweight champion at Tuesday’s press conference simply because he smiled. The two fighters had their first public face-to-face meeting in New York as they promoted their upcoming fight at Madison Square Garden on June 1, though tempers frayed on stage. ‘Big […]

Lady Gaga announces split from fiancé Christian Carino

Lady Gaga ‘has split from fiancé Christian Carino’, just months after confirming their engagement. The Shallow singer sparked speculation they had called time on their relationship last weekend, as she appeared solo on the red carpet at the Grammys, without her huge, $400,000 (£304k) engagement ring. She also appeared to snub the talent agent, 50, […]

Jarrell Miller warns Anthony Joshua to expect hostile reception at first press conference

Jarrell Miller believes Anthony Joshua will ‘crack like an egg’ when they resume hostilities at today’s first press conference for their New York fight. The Brooklyn heavyweight is relishing another fiery confrontation with Joshua after their world title fight was confirmed for Madison Square Garden on June 1. Miller and Joshua had to be separated […]

Nicole Scherzinger 'worried more videos will leak'

Nicole Scherzinger is worried more intimate videos will be leaked online after her phone was hacked this week, according to reports. The singer was seen in a short clip with former partner Lewis Hamilton earlier this week and the whole thing has left the X Factor judge understandably ‘heartbroken’ by the hacking. In a video, […]

Great white sharks may have DNA mutations that can help us fight cancer

They’re all-too-often portrayed as monsters, but it turns out the great white shark may be the unlikely saviour of humankind. Scientists have looked into the genome of the great white and discovered that it could help us fight against cancer. The first ‘map’ of the creature’s DNA has uncovered a plethora of mutations that protect […]

Lyon vs Barcelona preview: Sergio Busquets says Barca will not take Ligue 1 side lightly

Barcelona are under no illusions of the threat posed by Lyon ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, says Sergio Busquets. Lyon have proven they can mix it with Europe’s big guns, having beaten Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 and Manchester City in the Champions League group stages this season. “I have a […]

Pregnant Meghan Markle arrives in New York City for royal baby shower

Meghan Markle will celebrate her baby shower in the Big Apple. The pregnant Duchess of Sussex reportedly touched down in New York City on Monday with the party scheduled for Tuesday. The 37-year-old former “Suits” star’s stylist and best friend Jessica Mulroney is in charge of the shower, Page Six reported. The shower is said […]

Arsene Wenger hints new Arsenal contract has affected Mesut Ozil’s effort

Arsene Wenger has suggested that Mesut Ozil’s recent struggles are down to falling into a ‘comfort zone’ after signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal. The German has found his first-team opportunities limited in recent months, with new boss Unai Emery only playing him in one of the last seven Premier League matches. Ozil was […]

Paul Pogba powers Man Utd past Chelsea and into FA Cup quarter-final

Paul Pogba helped Manchester United return to winning ways and heap further pressure on Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, playing a decisive role in his side’s FA Cup fifth round win at Stamford Bridge. United surrendered their unbeaten start to life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer almost a week ago against Paris Saint-Germain but were too good, […]

Jose Mourinho says Arsene Wenger is one of the 'best football managers in history'

Jose Mourinho paid tribute to Arsene Wenger by describing his former rival as “one of the best managers in the history of football”. Mourinho regularly clashed with Wenger during his time at Chelsea and Manchester United, and once famously labelled the former Arsenal manager as a “specialist in failure”. But the ‘Special One’ insists he […]

FA Cup quarter-final draw: Manchester United face tricky Wolves tie

Manchester United will take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the pick of the FA Cup quarter-final ties with a place at Wembley up for grabs for the victor. There was a repeat of last season’s final at Stamford Bridge in the final match of the last 16 on Monday night, though this time it was Ole […]

Up to 3,500 jobs at risk as Honda ‘plans to close Swindon car plant’

Japanese carmaker Honda is set to announce the closure of its Swindon car plant putting 3,500 jobs at risk, Sky News reported on Monday. Sky News said that the announcement by Honda could come on Tuesday, and that the plant was scheduled to close in 2022. The plant is responsible for the output of around […]

Saudis say Prince Mohammed bin Salman has no plan to buy Man United

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is not planning to buy Manchester United, the kingdom’s government has announced. The Sun have reported that Prince Mohammad is heading a £3.8 billion takeover of United and is keen to replace the Glazer family by the start of next season. Senior figures at United have been meeting […]

Tiger: It was 'one of the worst weeks' ever on greens

Tiger Woods claims he endured “one of the worst weeks” he’s ever had with regards to his putting at the weekend’s Genesis Open. Woods, who turned professional in 1996, finished eight shots behind eventual winner J.B. Holmes in a field of 144 players at the Riviera Country Club in California. The tournament was plagued with […]

ISIS bride compared to ‘shell shocked WWI soldier’ by lawyer

British jihadi bride Shamima Begum was compared to a ‘shell shocked’ First World War soldier by her family’s lawyer this morning. Appearing on Good Morning Britain, lawyer Tasnime Akunjee claimed that the 19-year-old, who left London four years ago to marry an ISIS fighter in Syria, is ‘traumatised’. He added that ‘she’s a British citizen […]

The Walking Dead drops subtle Breaking Bad Easter egg in episode 10 s9

*Warning: This article contains spoilers from the latest episode of The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead served up another Breaking Bad crossover in the latest episode of season nine, titled Omega. Yep, it’s only just been revealed that actor Seth Gilliam was keen for the two shows to come together and now new character Lydia […]

Nicole Scherzinger hacked as Lewis Hamilton video leaks online

Nicole Scherzinger has been targeted by a hacker who has leaked a number of private videos online. Intimate videos, believed to have been filmed on Nicole’s phone, have made their way online after being circulated by a notorious hacker website. In a short video, Nicole, 40, is seen talking to her camera, before a separate […]

Woman who forgave boyfriend for biting off her nose is killed by him

Woman who forgave boyfriend for biting off her nose is killed by him in vodka-fuelled attack with hammer, knife and billiard cue’ A car wash worker has admitted to police that he killed his girlfriend with a knife, hammer and billiard cue. Oleg Myshadaev, 20, had previously been spared jail after Alexandra Shaposhnikova, also 20, […]

Game of Thrones season 8 leaked, episode 1 missing

The Game of Thrones season eight cast list has been accidentally leaked by HBO and there’s a vital player missing from episode one. Last week the broadcaster unveiled which heroes would be popping up on April 14 as Westeros (hopefully) pulls together to fight The Night King. Well, they can hold tight for a little […]

NYPD commander allegedly tells cops to shoot 50 Cent ‘on the spot’: report

50 Cent, the rapper best known for the hit song “In da Club,” is reportedly considering legal action after it was reported that an NYPD commander allegedly told officers to “shoot” the rapper on the spot, reports said. The comments were allegedly made by Deputy Inspector Emanuel Gonzalez during a roll call over the summer. […]

The Umbrella Academy season 2 won’t be coming to Netflix for a very long time

The Umbrella Academy season one dropped on Netflix last week with fans hungry to see what happens next to the team of young superheroes. So it’s a good thing that the show, based on a comic book series written by My Chemical Romance’s front man Gerard Way and Gabriel Bà, has a load of material […]

Why this year's Oscars campaigns spent the 'most money' ever

With the Oscars ceremony one week away, voting closes Tuesday — but who will win Best Picture is still anyone’s guess. “Green Book” has been honored by the Golden Globes (for Best Musical or Comedy) and the Producers Guild of America. “Roma” received nods from the Directors Guild of America, the New York Film Critics’ […]

Educational system needs strong curriculum- Parliament

The Chairman of the Educational Committee of Parliament, Hon. Stevens Siakar, says the Ghana Educational system needs a strong and solid education curriculum. Speaking on GBC’s Uniiq FM’s Current Affairs Program ‘Focus’, Hon. Siakar noted that there is the need to bury all political differences in other to promote education in Ghana. A Ranking Member […]

'Fastest boy, Rudolph Ingram, can already run 100m in 13.48 seconds'

Remember the name Rudolph Ingram – aka Blaze – because he is on track to become the fastest man on the planet. He’s only seven, but Rudolph has already been compared to Usain Bolt for his speed on the track. On Sunday he recorded his best time, running 100 metres in 13.48 seconds. Usain Bolt’s […]

Northern Regional Minister Salifu Saeed to act as caretaker of North East Region

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Nalerigu as the Regional capital of the newly created North East Region with the Northern Regional Minister Salifu Saeed acting as the care taker of the new region until a substantive Minister is appointed. President Akufo-Addo said this during the presentation of the Constitutional Instrument, (CI) to […]

Anthony Martial benefiting from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer effect at Manchester Utd

Like Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial is feeling the benefits of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s approach at Manchester United… Anthony Martial was inside his own half when he collected Phil Jones’ pass but he only had one thing on his mind. Sensing the disorder in Fulham’s backline, the Frenchman got his head down and […]

Nicki Minaj drops out of BET concert, slams Grammys producer

Nicki Minaj is breaking all kinds of news on Twitter! On Monday morning, the multi-platinum rapper announced that neither she nor Lil Wayne will be performing at the BET Experience, a concert preceding the 2019 BET Awards in June. “Young Money will no longer be apart of the BET Experience or award show,“ she tweeted […]

Meghan Markle’s father shares emotional letter

UK’s Daily Mail confirmed Sunday the account Markle’s close friends have shared with People magazine concerning the rift between Thomas Markle and his famous daughter, who officially became the Duchess of Sussex in May 2018. Thomas told The Mail he originally planned to keep the letter “totally private out of respect for her” until her […]

Cardi B thanks late Tom Petty by mistake

While inundated with congratulatory messages for winning her first Grammy Award on Sunday, Cardi B accidentally thanked late legend Tom Petty for a bunch of flowers. The 26-year-old songstress took home the award for Best Rap Album for “Invasion of Privacy,” making her only the second female artist to win the award. She then received […]

Kacey Musgraves on if Grammy wins will help get her music on radio

LOS ANGELES – Kacey Musgraves took home four Grammys — including album of the year for “Golden Hour” — on Sunday evening. However, despite winning top honors on music’s biggest night, the country star’s record reportedly received little-to-no air time on country radio. Speaking to reporters backstage, the 30-year-old singer was asked if she thinks […]

Ariana Grande Reacts to Mac Miller's Posthumous Grammys Loss

Ariana Grande seemed pretty upset over Mac Miller’s posthumous loss at this year’s Grammy Awards. Mac had been nominated in the category for best rap album, but lost out to winner Cardi B on the night. The rapper got his first ever Grammys nod for his fifth and final studio album, with news of his […]

Grammys: Drake Gets Cut Off Mid-Speech

We may never know what Drake said during his acceptance speech after winning best rap song for “God’s Plan.” In the middle of the rapper’s speech, he was cut off as the cameras zoomed out and cut to a commercial break. The timing was strange as Drake was telling the room of musicians that winning […]

New Aladdin trailer drops, Disney fans aren’t impressed by Will Smith’s Genie

A new trailer for Disney’s Aladdin has been released and fans aren’t too happy with the Genie’s look – again. During a Grammys 2019 ad-break, Disney managed to sneak in a new minute-long trailer featuring Mena Massoud in the title role and Naomi Scott as Jasmine. However, it’s Will Smith’s turn as the Genie that’s […]

'Katy Perry swears wearing Balmain'

Last night saw both the Grammy Awards and the Baftas, which meant there was a proverbial cacophony of red carpet wonders to slurp up and digest. Some moments were a little harder on the system than others, though, such as Katy Perry’s candy pink Balmain gown that has divided punters in the aftermath of its […]

Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn have First Public Date of 2019

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn made their most public appearance to date on Sunday night as they left the 2019 Bafta awards after party together hand in hand. The pair have been dating for over two years but have kept their romance incredibly private, a far cry from many of Taylor’s past and infamous relationships. […]

Laurent Blanc says he spoke to Man Utd about becoming boss in 2014

Ex-Manchester United defender Laurent Blanc says he spoke to his former club about replacing David Moyes in 2014 before Louis van Gaal stepped into the Old Trafford hotseat. Blanc has not managed since a three-year spell as boss of Paris Saint-Germain – who United face in the last 16 of the Champions League – which […]

Grammys 2019 Best New Artist Dua Lipa talks Ariana Grande missing the show, 21 Savage being arrested by ICE

LOS ANGELES – Dua Lipa won big Sunday night, taking home the Grammy for best new artist. However, backstage the singer took a moment to talk about her fellow artists — Ariana Grande and 21 Savage. Asked what she thought about Grande who had a public dispute with the Grammys producer not being at the […]

Liam Neeson breaks silence on racist comments

The 66-year-old actor appeared on Good Morning America on Tuesday to address the outrage over his recent comments in an interview, where he recalled walking around with a weapon to ‘kill’ a ‘black bastard’ after learning of his friend’s rape. Speaking on the controversy for the first time, Neeson told Robin Roberts: ‘We were doing […]

Man United appointing Ole Gunnar as permanent boss could be 'easy' decision, says Steve McClaren

Steve McClaren believes Manchester United will have an “easy” managerial decision to make if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keeps on winning. Having become Jose Mourinho’s temporary successor in December, Solskjaer has overseen seven wins and a draw in the Premier League to lift a resurgent United to within two points of the top four. United will […]

Oscar nominees urged to keep speeches short at pre-awards luncheon

Winners at this year’s Oscars will need to be quick, both in their walks to the stage and their acceptance speeches. Producers told nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards that they will have 90 seconds from the time their name is called until when their speech will need to be a concluded. The sprint […]

Meghan Markle’s half-sister says will release two tell-all books, will ‘hold nothing back’

Meghan Markle’s estranged half-sister revealed she will release a second explosive tell-all that will launch in the summer, just days before the former “Suits” star’s birthday on Aug. 4 Samantha Markle, 53, told UK’s Daily Star she will “hold nothing back” in the two upcoming bombshell books, the first of which she will release sometime […]

Emiliano Sala’s dog Nala is still waiting for him to come home

Emiliano Sala’s sister has shared an image of his dog Nala looking for him and waiting patiently for his master to come home. Romina Sala shared the picture on Facebook showing Nala looking out of a window and she captioned it ‘Nala is waiting for you too…’. The Cardiff City striker had put the dog […]

Oscars will have no host, publicist says

The Oscars is officially host-less. For the first time in decades, Hollywood’s biggest night will have no official presenter, a publicist with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed to Fox News on Monday night. Actor and comedian Kevin Hart was announced in December as the host of 91st Academy Awards, but stepped […]

Maurizio Sarri takes swipe at three Chelsea stars including Eden Hazard

Maurizio Sarri has taken a swipe at Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro by claiming the Chelsea stars do not make it easy for the team’s strikers to flourish. The Blues enjoyed an impressive run of form under Sarri at the start of the season but the wheels appear to be coming off at Stamford Bridge. […]

Meghan Markle debuts 'regal' new look during London tour, shocks royal fans

Meghan Markle ditched her signature messy bun, debuting a sleeker hairstyle during a trip to London this week. The Duchess of Sussex has been known to sport loose locks — a look that won her international praise from fans who appreciated her sporting a more “low-key” look compared to other royal family members. Last January, […]

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry to receive surprising new gift from Queen Elizabeth

When you’re a royal you can expect more than a potted plant as a house-warming gift. To mark Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s move into Frogmore Cottage next the soon-to-be parents will receive a present from the Queen so valuable no-one else can buy it. According to Vanity Fair, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex […]

Travis Scott swearing annoys Super Bowl halftime show viewers

Travis Scott fans were left to guess the lyrics as he performed at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, with his swearing forcing CBS to mute much of the set. The 27-year-old rapper joined Maroon 5 during their controversial halftime headline set in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, where he performed his number one single […]

PSG suffer first league defeat of season after Lyon produce shock

Leaders Paris Saint-Germain suffered their first Ligue 1 defeat of the season as Lyon claimed a deserved 2-1 victory on Sunday evening. Angel Di Maria fired the visitors in front after just seven minutes, but Moussa Dembele equalised in the first half and then won a penalty early in the second which was converted by […]

Donald Trump Jr. blasts Washington Post Super Bowl ad

Donald Trump Jr. on Sunday blasted the Washington Post over the estimated $10 million-dollar ad the paper ran during the Super Bowl. “You know how MSM journalists could avoid having to spend millions on a #superbowl commercial to gain some undeserved credibility?” Trump Jr. tweeted. “How about report the news and not their leftist BS […]

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry can’t contain themselves when boy drops f-bomb in front of them

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry got a little more than they bargained for when they met with several local children who attended a workshop. On Friday, while meeting and conversing with kids in Bristol as part of the Old Vic’s outreach program, the regal couple was shocked when one of the workshop attendees seemingly forgot […]

Kanye West can’t keep up with the Kardashians as wife shares snaps of his nap

Kanye West was getting his best sleep on Sunday (Feb. 3) as wife Kim Kardashian shared a sneaky snap of him having a nap. Guess he really can’t Keep Up With The Kardashians. The picture came as the pair headed to church on Sunday morning, where eldest daughter North later took to the microphone to […]

Avengers: Endgame teaser airs during Super Bowl

Marvel Studios dropped another Avengers: Endgame teaser during Sunday night’s Super Bowl and it’s brought on a range of emotions. The film, which arrives in theaters April 26, 2019, centres on the fallout from Avengers: Infinity War as we revisit Steve Rogers dealing with Thanos’ snap. Almost two months after Endgame was unveiled in the […]

Jurgen Klopp wants to 'fulfil dreams' as Liverpool continue Premier League title pursuit

Jurgen Klopp says he feels a responsibility to help “fulfil dreams” as Liverpool continue their pursuit of a first league title in 29 years. Liverpool can re-establish a five-point lead at the summit of the Premier League with victory against West Ham on Monday Night Football, live on Sky Sports. Kenny Dalglish led the Reds […]

Severe weather hits UK sport as temperatures plunge to -15.4C

Heavy snowfall across the UK on Friday has already seen a number of sporting fixtures postponed with further disruption expected across the weekend. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for snow and ice, as temperatures in the UK fell to their record lowest in seven years at -15.4C. Crewe v Carlisle in League Two […]

Tiffany Haddish says ‘nobody’s perfect’

Tiffany Laddish has defended Kevin Hart to Lorraine Kelly following his Oscars backlash. The 39-year-old actress said that ‘nobody’s perfect,’ in response to the actor’s homophobic tweets that were unearthed back from 2009 and 2010 in which he used the word ‘gay’ as a slur, as well as calling people f**s. The Girls Trip star […]

Board unhappy with Maurizio Sarri over two of his decisions

Chelsea’s hierarchy are unhappy with Maurizio Sarri over his treatment of Callum Hudson-Odoi and his decision to publicly criticise his players on several occasions this season. The Italian is under pressure after Chelsea suffered their heaviest league defeat in 23 years with the 4-0 loss away to Bournemouth on Wednesday evening. After an impressive start […]

Unai Emery handed Laurent Koscielny injury boost ahead of Man City clash

Unai Emery has been handed a major boost after Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny returned to full training ahead of Sunday’s trip to Manchester City. Koscielny received treatment for almost ten minutes during Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United in the fourth round of the FA Cup last Friday. It was initially feared the French defender had […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms double Manchester United injury boost ahead of Leicester City clash

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects both Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial to feature in Manchester United’s Premier League clash at Leicester City this weekend. The Red Devils travel to the King Power Stadium on Sunday and French duo Pogba and Martial are both expected to feature. Midfielder Pogba appeared to sustain an injury in the 2-2 […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Anthony Martial can emulate Cristiano Ronaldo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Anthony Martial to keep improving and emulate Manchester United hero Cristiano Ronaldo after signing a new deal at Old Trafford. The France forward extended his deal at Old Trafford on Thursday, committing himself to the club until June 2024, and Solskjaer said he told the 23-year-old he could follow in […]

Liverpool fail to capitalise on Man City slip-up

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table but only by a single point as Leicester City delivered an excellent performance at Anfield on Wednesday night. Jurgen Klopp’s side had the opportunity to move seven points clear with a win after Newcastle stunned Manchester City but were frustrated under the lights […]

Dr Luke responds to Lady Gaga after she tearfully defends Kesha

Dr Luke has hit back at Lady Gaga after she sat through a tearful deposition defending Kesha in the singer’s sexual assault lawsuit against him. Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, was interviewed by lawyers in relation to the lawsuit as Kesha reportedly told her details of the alleged sexual assault. In her deposition, the […]

Jennifer Lopez’s ex Diddy, boyfriend Alex Rodriguez rave about sizzling abs in social media comments

Jennifer Lopez has still got it going on. The 49-year-old created quite the social media buzz on Tuesday after she shared a sultry photo of herself on Instagram sporting a mocha-colored bikini top paired with floral-print yoga pants while flaunting her insanely toned stomach. “Day 9 and feelin’… like I can’t wait for Day 10,” the […]

Batman to get 2021 release with a much younger Bruce Wayne

Ben Affleck will be passing the baton to a new actor to play Batman in the planned 2021 release. The 46-year-old actor played the iconic character in three films, including “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” and “Justice League.” Deadline Hollywood reported that the next film, titled: “The Batman,” is slated for June 25, 2021 […]

Drake hands out $20G in cash to McDonald's employees: report

Superstar rapper Drake gave $20,000 in cash to two McDonald’s employees — $10,000 each — in the Los Angeles area last weekend, reports said Thursday. A witness inside the restaurant posted a photo of the 32-year-old artist handing out what appeared to be the hefty tip, according to The Blast. “Just saw Drake in McDonald’s… […]

Kevin Hart send prayers to Jussie Smollett but people aren't impressed

Kevin Hart has defended himself against the backlash sparked by his tweet of support to Empire actor Jussie Smollett. Jussie, 35, was hospitalised after a brutal attack in which a noose was put around his neck and bleach was thrown on him, with police confirming that the assault was a possible homophobic and racist hate […]

Ariana Grande gets Japanese text tattoo with hilarious misspelling

Let’s hope Ariana Grande is a fan of BBQ. The 25-year-old pop star got a tattoo in celebration of her new hit single, “7 Rings,” but it seems she had a slight misstep as to the spelling. Using Japanese Kanji character symbols, Grande got the message inked on her palm. But fans on Twitter were […]

Kim Kardashian steps out with North’s hair straightened again

Kim Kardashian appears to have straightened her daughter North’s hair yet again after publicly declaring that the youngster only wears the hairstyle twice a year. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star stepped out with her two eldest children, North, five, and three-year-old Saint, on Monday to visit the California Capitol in Sacramento for a […]

Meghan Markle won't return for 'Suits' final season, creator says

PASADENA – Sorry “Suits” fans, but it seems as if Meghan Markle won’t be returning to the drama series for its final season. Speaking to reporters during the NBCUniversal portion of the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Los Angeles on Tuesday, creator Aaron Korsh admitted that they’re “not currently pursuing asking Meghan to […]

Ariana Grande, Katy Perry support Empire’s Jussie Smollett after ‘brutal beating’ in hate crime

Thandie Newton, Katy Perry and John Legend are among the stars who have sent well wishes for Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who was subjected to a ‘brutal beating’ in a hate crime early this morning. Jussie, 35, was reportedly attacked by two men wearing ski masks at around 2am on Tuesday as he headed to […]

Celine Dion comments on fans worried about her new super-slim frame

Celine Dion fans are concerned about the star after she’s appeared significantly skinnier in a handful of recent public events. However, the singer says she feels better than ever at age 50 and doesn’t have time for the critics anymore. The star was recently in Paris and people on social media immediately noticed that she […]

Eden Hazard should leave Chelsea if he wants, says Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said Eden Hazard is free to leave the club if he wants to. Sarri wants Hazard to stay but does not think the club should stand in the Belgian’s way if he would prefer to move on. Hazard has long been linked with a move to Spanish side Real Madrid […]

Man Utd match 'very difficult' for injured Neymar, says PSG Boss

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel admits it will be “very difficult” for Neymar to face Manchester United in the Champions League. Neymar is a major doubt for the trip to Old Trafford on February 12 after injuring a metatarasal his right foot during PSG’s 2-0 French Cup win against Strasbourg on Wednesday. Tuchel admits […]

Olivier Giroud rates Gonzalo Higuain’s debut against Sheffield Wednesday

Olivier Giroud has urged Gonzalo Higuain to use his promising debut against Sheffield Wednesday as a springboard for further success at Chelsea. Higuain, 31, who Juventus have loaned to Chelsea until the summer, was unable to get on the scoresheet in the FA Cup fourth-round tie but displayed excellent positional sense at Stamford Bridge. Goals […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer planning for next season at Manchester United

Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he’s planning for next season at Old Trafford – whether he remains in charge or not. The Norwegian has made a sensational start to his role at the Theatre of Dreams, winning all eight of his games in charge so far. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is United’s […]

Meghan and Kate suffer shocking abuse as Kensington Palace battles trolls

Kensington Palace staff are spending hours each week moderating sexist and racist comments directed at the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex, it has been revealed. Officials claimed that a handful of people have made violent threats towards the two women, while others are targeting ‘rival’ fans for vicious personal abuse. A source claimed that the […]

Rihanna is ‘super close’ to finishing her new album

Rihanna is ‘super close’ to finishing her long-awaited new album. The iconic singer has kept fans waiting for new music for almost three years, since her last album Anti in 2016, and according to The-Dream – who has worked with Rihanna since 2007 – her newest record is “about done”. He said: ‘She’s cooking, she’s […]

'Now we can all look like Chris Hemsworth'

If you were in the market to look like Chris Hemsworth, or at least see what it’s like to work out like him, the actor has launched an app all about his beast mode techniques. The more you know, right? The mighty Avenger is known for is henchness so it’s rather philanthropic of him to […]

Victoria Beckham Celebrates Reebok Collaboration

Victoria Beckham has a lot to celebrate at the moment, after launching her latest collection with Reebok. But the 44-year-old, who recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of her fashion brand, revealed it’s not all quite as glamorous as it looks – as she had to get dressed in a cupboard at one point. Yes, seriously, […]

Gonzalo Higuain explains what qualities he will add to Chelsea’s team

Gonzalo Higuain says he will give everything he’s got to make a success of his time at Chelsea after finally completing his long-awaited move to Stamford Bridge. The Argentine flew into London on Wednesday to undergo a medical and pen personal terms, though just missed the deadline to be registered in time to face Tottenham […]

Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez ‘hungry all the time’ after cutting sugar, carbs in 10-day challenge

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez may have bitten off more than they could chew after admitting they’re “really hungry” just days in to their 10-day diet challenge. A-Rod wrote about the challenge on Monday in an Instagram post where the former New York Yankees third baseman asked followers to join in on the no-sugar, no-carb […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warns Arsenal fans ahead of Alexis Sanchez’s Emirates Stadium return

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Arsenal fans that Alexis Sanchez will only be motivated by any abuse he encounters during Friday night’s blockbuster FA Cup tie. The Chile international swapped the Emirates for Old Trafford almost exactly a year ago but has endured a chronic loss of form, scoring just four goals in 32 appearances. […]

Manchester United confident of agreeing five-year deal with Anthony Martial after fresh talks

Manchester United are confident Anthony Martial will agree to a new five-year deal to stay at the club after holding fresh talks with the forward’s representatives, Metro.co.uk understands. The Frenchman has 18 months to run on his existing deal at Old Trafford and United triggered a 12-month extension in his deal before Christmas after growing […]

Police assure public of sufficient security measures to combat crime

The Director of Public Affairs at the Police Headquarters, Sheila Abayie Buckman, says it is the mandate of the police to ensure the safety of the general public. Speaking on GBC’s current affairs program on Uiiq FM, ‘FOCUS’, Mrs. Sheila assured the general public that soon enough the police will come out with the update […]

David Beckham buys 10 per cent stake in Salford City, joining Class of 92 team-mates

David Beckham has bought a 10 per cent share in National League promotion chasers Salford City, making the Class of 92 majority shareholders in the club. Beckham joins former Old Trafford team-mates Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes as part-owners of the club, who are in the running for promotion […]

Gonzalo Higuain expected in London for Chelsea medical

AC Milan forward Gonzalo Higuain arrived in the UK on Wednesday and will undergo a medical at Chelsea. The Italian club reached an agreement on Tuesday night over the transfer of Krzysztof Piatek, who is also set to have his medical with the Serie A side. Milan will pay Genoa £31m (€35m) plus bonuses, according […]

Scaramucci says Trump is unlikely to drain swamp because……

Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House communications director, said during an episode of CBS’ “Big Brother” that President Trump is unlikely to drain the swamp in Washington because “the swamp may not have a drain.” Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, spent a turbulent 11 days as White House communications director before being unceremoniously fired […]

Missing EPL striker Emiliano Sala sent fearful messages ahead of plane crash

Missing Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala sent a WhatsApp voice message saying he was scared shortly before his aeroplane vanished over the English Channel on Monday. He can be heard telling friends they might have to ‘send someone to find me’ with the noise of the engine in the background. Speaking in Spanish he said: […]

Cristiano Ronaldo criticised for private jet selfie on day Emiliano Sala’s plane vanished

As the search was called off for the night for missing Emiliano Sala, fellow footballer Cristiano Ronaldo tweeted a picture of himself in a private jet, smiling and taking a selfie. Giving a thumbs up and grinning as he left Madrid where he was given a suspended jail sentence for tax fraud, Ronaldo is now […]

Woman who ‘changed race’ using melanin injections believes she can conceive black children

Martina Big and her husband Michael joined Holly Willoughby and John Barrowman on This Morning to talk about how they’ve changed race and could have a black baby. The German model, who began taking melanin injections two years ago to transform from a white woman to a black woman, revealed the many physical changes that […]

Two more rappers accuse Ariana Grande of copying their songs

Ariana Grande is under fire once more for her new single, “7 Rings.” After being accused of stealing lyrics and flow from rapper Princess Nokia, rappers Soulja Boy and 2 Chainz have called out the former Nickelodeon starlet for allegedly biting their work for her latest track Soulja Boy was the most explicit in alleging […]

Lady Gaga Slams Pence at Vegas Residency

Lady Gaga took time out of one of her performances in Las Vegas over the weekend to sound off on the Trump administration, specifically Vice President Mike Pence for his wife’s decision to work at a school with anti-LGBTQ policies. The “Born This Way” singer broke during a performance of the song “Million Reasons” to […]

Victoria Beckham feels 'left out' of Spice Girls reunion tour

In an interview with The Guardian published on Saturday, the 44-year-old fashion designer opened up about her decision not to join the Spice Girls on their upcoming tour, and admitted that she’ll feel “a bit left out” when she sees them all together in concert. Geri Horner, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown and Melanie Chisholm announced […]

WBC world title fight: Deontay Wilder urges Dillian Whyte to ditch Eddie Hearn

Deontay Wilder has urged Dillian Whyte to leave Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing if he wants to fight for his WBC world heavyweight title. Whyte is a free agent and currently working with Matchroom on a fight-by-fight deal, but at present he is in America exploring his other promotional options. The Jamaican-born heavyweight is rumoured […]

Serena Williams battles past world No. 1 Simona Halep to reach Australian Open quarter-finals

Serena Williams proved too strong for top seed Simona Halep as she booked her spot in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. The American, who won the title when pregnant on her last visit down under in 2017, was forced to work far harder than in her first three matches at Melbourne Park as the […]

Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku hits out at ‘lies’ amid transfer rumours

Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku has appeared to shut down speculation over his future. The Belgian has been out of favour since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s appointment at Old Trafford with the Norwegian preferring Marcus Rashford in a central role. Lukaku was signed for £75million in 2017 from Everton but the Belgian’s often been criticised for […]

'Game of Thrones' star Sophie Turner says she couldn't wash her hair while filming HBO series

Sansa Stark has gone through the ringer on “Game of Thrones” — and so has Sophie Turner. In an interview published by InStyle on Thursday, the 22-year-old actress revealed she was asked by producers not to wash her hair while filming the HBO series, and that it went on for years. “For the first few […]

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's royal baby rules: 5 unusual traditions the couple will likely follow

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are preparing for royal baby No. 1, which is due to arrive by the end of April. And though they’ll be first-time parents, the pair will have the entire British throne to back them up — and give them a few rules to follow along the way. Many royal enthusiasts […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Jose Mourinho will be back after Man Utd sacking

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says predecessor Jose Mourinho will not be short of offers following his sacking by Manchester United. Mourinho, who was let go by United after they made their worst start to a league season in 29 years, told BeIN SPORTS on Thursday he still “belongs to top-level football” and that he is too […]

'I don’t allow fame to get into my head'- Lil Win

An actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win has said he does not allow fame to get into his head. “The day I feel I am a star and start acting like that, I will look down on other people. I am not that kind of person because it is my fans who got […]

Rita Ora catches eye in colourful asymmetric mini dress

She hosted one season of VH1’s America’s Next Top Model. And on Wednesday, Rita Ora modeled her fashionista credentials as she sizzled in a whopping five fashion-forward outfits for a hectic day of promotion in New York City. The singer, 28, showed off her daring flair for fashion as she worked multiple colourful outfits including […]

How did Wolves stop Manchester City in the Premier League in August?

Wolves travel to Manchester City live on Sky Sports this Monday, having already shared the spoils with Pep Guardiola’s side this season – but how did they do it and can they halt another big-six side this weekend? Nuno Espirito Santo’s side held both Manchester clubs to draws earlier this term before enduring a seven-game […]

Man Utd transfer rumours: David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Updates on the futures of David de Gea, Antonio Valencia and Manchester United’s possible replacement for the Ecuadorian right-back. David de Gea is ready to commit his future to Manchester United, reports The Sun. The Spain international is under contract at Old Trafford until 2020 after United triggered a one-year extension in his contract in […]

Thursday's Liverpool transfer rumours: Divock Origi, Simon Mignolet,

Divock Origi, Simon Mignolet, Philippe Coutinho and Lazar Markovic feature in our round-up of the latest Liverpool transfer talk… Tottenham are considering Liverpool striker Divock Origi as a temporary replacement for Harry Kane, reports the Daily Star. The England’s captain has been ruled out until March with an ankle ligament injury sustained in Spurs’ defeat […]

Kim Kardashian West Confirms fourth child Is Due 'Sometime Soon'

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are officially expecting their baby boy ‘sometime soon’. Kim confirmed the news on Monday during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, after letting the secret drunkenly slip out at her Christmas Eve party. Appearing on the show with sisters Kourtney and Khloe, the 38-year-old broke her […]

Jamie Foxx urges politicians to stop ‘our side versus your side’ mentality

MALIBU – Actor Jamie Foxx is urging politicians to table vitriol toward opposing political parties when it comes to gun violence and to come together in the face of tragedy as was seen in the deadly wildfires in California in late 2018. “You wish that everyone would have cooler heads and just erase the lines […]

Selena Gomez breaks social media hiatus

Following a months-long break, Selena Gomez has returned to social media. On Monday, the “Wolves” singer, who last posted on Sept. 28, went on Instagram to share several black-and-white photos of herself, as well as reflect on 2018. “It’s been awhile since you have heard from me, but I wanted to wish everyone a happy […]

Tom Cruise announces two new 'Mission: Impossible' films in the works

Tom Cruise is set to star as Ethan Hunt alongside his IMF team at least two more times, the actor confirmed on Monday. “Summer 2021 and Summer 2022,” the 56-year-old announced on Twitter. Following its release last July, “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” has scored some of the best reviews in the series and was in […]

Rihanna is a style icon in Manhattan with eye-popping lime green top and navy blazer

Rihanna then let her following in on the upcoming album, writing: ‘When the music is ready, you won’t have to ask for it. But it’s coming.’ The album she puts out next will be her ninth studio record – her most recent one, Anti, was released in 2016 and featured such songs as Work and […]

Premier League Power Rankings: Paul Pogba, David de Gea and Marcus Rashford top

Paul Pogba has retained his place atop the Power Rankings’ summit for a third week running. The World Cup winner produced a sublime long pass to tee up Marcus Rashford’s (No 3) winner during a 1-0 win at Tottenham – extending Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s win streak to six games in all competitions. Meanwhile, United stopper […]

Arsenal transfer news: Mesut Ozil, Conor Coady, Youssef Ait Bennasser

We round up the latest Arsenal transfer news from Tuesday, January 15 – including Mesut Ozil, Conor Coady and Youssef Ait Bennasser. The Daily Mail are reporting that Unai Emery wishes to sell Mesut Ozil in order to free up funds to sign his own players. Emery admitted he is only able to make any […]

Should Manchester United appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer permanently?

Should Manchester United appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer permanently? Gary Neville, Graeme Souness and Robbie Keane have their say. Solskjaer has won his first six Premier League games in charge as caretaker manager, and passed his first big test against Tottenham with flying colours, beating them 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday. After his sensational start, should […]

Premier League grades: Top marks for history-making Manchester United

It’s top marks for history-making Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his Man Utd team as we grade every Premier League team this weekend. Man Utd have won all six Premier League games under their caretaker manager, winning 1-0 against Tottenham on Sunday. Liverpool also maintained their lead at the top with a 1-0 win against Brighton. […]

Travis Scott confirms Super Bowl Halftime performance with Maroon 5

Before signing on to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Maroon 5, Travis Scott teamed up with the NFL to donate $500,000 to Dream Corps and other charities. “Dream Corps has been at the forefront of social justice issues pioneering new initiatives that close prison doors and open doors of opportunity for all. […]

May: UK is more likely to stay in EU than crash out

Parliament is more likely to block Britain’s exit from the European Union than allow it to crash out without a deal, Theresa May is set to warn as she launches a last-ditch plea to MPs to back her Brexit deal. The Prime Minister will use a speech on the eve of the critical Commons vote […]

Meghan Markle's bodyguard quits work after six months

Meghan Markle has lost yet another royal staffer since becoming the Duchess of Sussex. The former “Suits” star’s bodyguard, an officer employed by the Scotland Yard police, called it quits after just six months on the job, reports say. “Unlike someone who has grown up in the royal family and has been used to having […]

Eden Hazard’s position at Chelsea remains a problem for Maurizio Sarri

Eden Hazard remains Chelsea’s star man but does playing him as a striker really get the best from him? Adam Bate was at Stamford Bridge to witness Hazard’s latest display in the role in the 2-1 win over Newcastle and takes a look at the evidence here… Ultimately, it was the decisive moment of the […]

BBC presenter Dianne Oxberry dies aged 51

Dianne Oxberry, BBC TV and radio presenter, has died at the age of 51 following a short illness. The star’s husband, Ian Hindle, has released a statement confirming her death and paid tribute to his wife who ‘lived life to the full’. In the statement, Hindle said: ‘Dianne was an amazing wife and mother who […]

Dwayne Johnson slams generation snowflake for 'putting society backwards'

Dwayne Johnson is not one to shy away from poking fun at himself, and recently took blame for his Baywatch reboot being ‘rotten.’ And it seems the 46-year-old wishes more people wouldn’t take life so seriously, as the star has hit out at the ‘snowflake generation.’ Chatting to the Daily Star, the former wrestler expressed […]

Tributes pour in for Andy Murray after he confirms retirement plans

Andy Murray’s heartbreaking pre-Australian Open press conference has sent shockwaves around the tennis world, with the former world No. 1 confirming plans to retire from the sport in 2019. The three-time Grand Slam champion has long been struggling with a hip injury and confessed he felt pain when putting his socks and shoes on even […]

Ederson reveals improved communication at Man City has helped him settle

Ederson tells Sky Sports about how improved communication with his Manchester City defenders has helped him settle to life in England. The Brazil international goalkeeper has been hailed as a key component of Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City side, with Claudio Bravo having previously struggled with life in the Premier League. Ederson picked up a Premier […]

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Arsenal influence has been great

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s amazing stats since his arrival at Arsenal reveal his huge influence. Paul Harrison explains… In the storm that surrounded Arsenal during 2018, the club’s £60m record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was a quiet calm. His signing, on Deadline Day in last year’s January window, came with Arsenal eight points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea and […]

Lady Gaga apologizes for R. Kelly collaboration, call sexual assault allegations ‘horrifying’

Lady Gaga apologised late Wednesday for her 2013 duet with R. Kelly, speaking out in support of all the women who have accused the singer of sexual assault after earlier facing backlash for her silence. The singer, 32, collaborated with R. Kelly on the track “Do What U Want (With My Body),” a song which […]

Crab fishing boat capsizes, three crew dead

Three fishermen aboard the “Deadliest Catch” boat Mary B II were pronounced dead after their vessel capsized off the coast of Newport, Ore., on Tuesday, officials said. The boat was on the Discovery Channel show, “Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove,” according to the New York Post. The network told Fox News that the captain and crew […]

Essential Stats: Five top stats ahead of Tottenham vs Manchester United

The Premier League is back this weekend and what a game we have on Super Sunday as Tottenham host Manchester United, looking to complete the league double over their visitors for the first time in 29 years. Playing Tottenham away used to be a rewarding fixture for United – they lost just three of their […]

Miss Universe Catriona Gray explains why she disappeared after winning, feeling ‘nervous’ wearing a swimsuit

Catriona Gray’s life forever changed in December 2018 when she was crowned Miss Universe in Bangkok, beating contestants from 93 other countries. The 24-year-old singer and model, who was representing the Philippines, wore a sparkling red dress that she said was inspired by the Mayon Volcano, as she was handed the crown in front of […]

What's gone wrong at Everton? Problems facing Marco Silva

From chance creation to errors at the back, we pick out the stats which explain Everton’s slide in form… Five wins from seven games ahead of December had Everton fans enjoying Marco Silva’s early progress at the club. New signings were impressing in an all-action, attacking style. One win in eight since then has reduced […]

Brad Meltzer explores secret plot to kill George Washington in Fox Nation special

Nearly a decade ago, Brad Meltzer made an accidental discovery about one of the crucial moments in the life of America’s first president, George Washington. Meltzer, 48, was researching for his next fiction book when he came across a history fact – in a footnote – regarding the 1776 plot to kill the founding father, […]

Qatar approach Arsene Wenger

The January transfer window has only been open for a week but major deals have already been wrapped up. With the winter window sure to produce plenty more activity, our friends at Football Whispers are on hand to round-up the latest transfer news from around Europe. France Qatar have approached Arsene Wenger over becoming their […]

Kevin Spacey pulled over for speeding after sexual assault arraignment

Kevin Spacey was pulled over for speeding on Monday afternoon, hours after he pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. Spacey, 59, was allegedly speeding after leaving Reagan National Airport in Virginia, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority confirmed to Fox News. The former “House of Cards” star was given a verbal warning and “continued on his […]

Cesc Fabregas agrees deal to join Monaco from Chelsea

Cesc Fabregas has agreed a three-year deal to join Monaco this summer, but may be allowed to join the club this month if Chelsea can find a replacement, according to Sky sources. Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is blocking the deal for now, Sky Sports News understands, until the club can find a replacement for the […]

Meghan may give birth at same hospital that saved Sophie

She is quitting London — reportedly to avoid living next door to her sister-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge — and now the Duchess of Sussex is making plans to give birth at a different hospital from Kate. While Prince William’s wife had all three of her children in the private Lindo Wing at St Mary’s […]

Kevin Hart 'evaluating' return as Oscars host after Ellen calls Academy

Kevin Hart says he is still thinking about hosting the 2019 Oscars after fellow comedian Ellen DeGeneres told him she reached out to the Academy of Motion Pictures on his behalf and they said they still wanted him for the job. The comedian said he is “evaluating” retaking the hosting job during an episode of […]

Madonna debuts curvy derrière; fans wonder if implants are involved

Madonna gave partygoers more than they anticipated on New Year’s Eve when she debuted a curvier backside, prompting fans to wonder if the pop queen had gotten injections or implants. The 60-year-old singer popped up at the Stonewall Inn, an iconic gay club in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, on Monday night. There, she performed “Like a […]

R. Kelly accusers say singer needs help after years of alleged abuse

Multiple women have come forward in a new six-hour Lifetime docuseries accusing R. Kelly of sexual, mental and physical abuse that allegedly took place throughout decades. The shocking special, titled “Surviving R. Kelly,” features over 50 interviews detailing the R&B singer’s controversial past, beginning in 1970 through the present day. Some of those who have […]

Jay-Z trying to talk Travis Scott out of doing Super Bowl halftime show over Colin Kaepernick – report says

While former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will not be playing for any team that makes the Super Bowl, issues between the league and his supporters are still a talking point. TMZ reported Thursday that rapper Travis Scott would be performing with Maroon 5 at Super Bowl 53 on Feb. 3. But Jay-Z is […]

Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton feud explained by two royal experts

Meghan Markle has been stirring headlines in recent weeks for allegedly feuding with Kate Middleton, her new sister in law. Royal experts consulted by Fox News believe the reports may be true — to a certain extent. The first signs of distress came in November, when The Telegraph reported that Markle, 37, made Middleton, 36, […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Sir Alex Ferguson contact over Manchester United job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he has taken advice from “mentor” Sir Alex Ferguson since taking over as Manchester United caretaker manager. The former United striker, who replaced Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, was given a position in Ferguson’s coaching staff in 2007 after he retired as a player and became reserve team boss before departing […]

Liverpool title talk too early, says Georginio Wijnaldum

Liverpool are not focusing on putting a gap between themselves and rivals Manchester City, but looking only to the game ahead, says Georginio Wijnaldum. The Dutchman has been instrumental for Jurgen Klopp’s unbeaten side this season, and played a starring role in the recent 3-1 win over Manchester United at Anfield. Speaking ahead of the […]

The best three candidates to succeed Jose Mourinho

There was little surprising about Manchester United’s decision to sack Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese has overseen the club’s worst start to a Premier League season in 28 years and when he left Carrington on Tuesday morning he did so with the Red Devils closer to bottom-placed Fulham than league leaders Liverpool. Sunday’s match against Liverpool […]

Unai Emery to win Carabao Cup? The trophy eluded Arsene Wenger

Will Unai Emery succeed where Arsene Wenger failed at Arsenal and lift the League Cup? Emery’s Arsenal face rivals Tottenham on Wednesday with a place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup at stake. It’s a competition that the Gunners never won under Wenger despite a serious of near misses. Wenger’s time at Arsenal yielded […]

Meghan Markle inspires Prince Harry to opt out of decades-old royal holiday tradition: report

Prince Harry is reportedly choosing not to participate in a decades-old holiday tradition with his brother Prince William this year as a sign of respect to his new bride Meghan Markle. The 34-year-old royal is skipping his family’s annual Boxing Day pheasant shoot — something he has done for at least 20 years — because […]

Should Paul Pogba or Jose Mourinho leave Man Utd?

Should Paul Pogba or Jose Mourinho leave Manchester United? Matt Le Tissier and Dion Dublin discussed on The Debate. Their relationship has appeared to come under strain this season, with Pogba being an unused substitute in the last two United fixtures, one of which was a 3-1 loss to rivals Liverpool on Sunday. The result […]

Kylie Jenner weighs in on Kanye West's feud with Drake

Kylie Jenner is shutting down swirling rumors that her boyfriend Travis Scott is in the midst of a feud with her brother-in-law Kanye West. The “Keeping up with the Kardashians” star took to Twitter late Saturday night to push back at a fan who believed Scott was showing his support for Drake during his feud […]

Philippines contestant Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe

Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, of South Africa, right, crowns new Miss Universe Catriona Gray, of Philippines, during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.             Top 3 finalists from left, Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutierrez, Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green, Miss Philippines Catriona […]

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he feels duty-bound to fight racism

Mauricio Pochettino has branded racism “the worst thing in the world” ahead of Tottenham’s midweek Carabao Cup visit to Arsenal. Spurs lost a thrilling north London derby 4-2 at the beginning of the month in an Emirates clash overshadowed by a banana thrown from the away end as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrated a goal with his […]

Unai Emery says Arsenal are weighing up transfer options

Arsenal are likely to dip into the transfer market in January if performance levels drop off, according to head coach Unai Emery. The Gunners 22-match unbeaten run in all competitions was unceremoniously ended by Southampton at the weekend, leaving fifth-placed Arsenal three points off the Champions League places. Emery is largely happy with the way […]

Donald Trump tweets NBC, 'SNL' should be tested by courts after Christmas parody sketch

Donald Trump called for courts to test NBC and “Saturday Night Live” in a fiery tweet on Sunday that followed the final airing of the sketch show until the New Year. “SNL” wrapped up a year of political humor directed at the Trump administration with a parody of the Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” […]

Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch recalls overcoming addiction, finding God in new doc

Guitarist Brian “Head” Welch was at the prime of his career during the late ‘90s and early 2000s when Korn helped define a completely new genre of music known as nu-metal, becoming one of the most successful acts of its day. But behind closed doors, the Grammy-winning rock star was losing himself to drugs and […]

Laurent Koscielny says Arsenal return vs Qarabag was 'emotional'

Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny says his return in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Qarabag after seven months out was “emotional”. Koscielny played 72 minutes in Arsenal’s final Europa League group game having not featured since rupturing his Achilles in the semi-final of the same competition against Atletico Madrid last May. The central defender could be in […]

Sondra Locke, frequent co-star in Clint Eastwood films, dead at 74

LOS ANGELES – Actress and director Sondra Locke, who was nominated for an Academy Award for her first film role in 1968’s “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” and went on to co-star in six films with Clint Eastwood, has died. Locke died Nov. 3 at her Los Angeles home of cardiac arrest stemming from […]

Club football resumes in Ghana- GFA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Normalization Committee has announced that it has found a way forward for the coming back of official domestic football activities in the country. It is said, the Committee has come up with a new competition structure, which will involve all the sixteen (16) Premier League and all forty eight (48) […]

Kanye West goes on Twitter rant against Drake – on Taylor Swift's birthday

If the world didn’t already know what rapper Kanye West thinks about fellow rapper Drake — they probably know it now. West unleashed more than 100 tweets Thursday night into Friday morning on a range of topics, but mainly about his feud with Drake — including allegations that Drake threatened West and his family. “Drake […]

Jose Mourinho says 'trophies matter' ahead of Liverpool vs Man Utd

Jose Mourinho says “trophies matter” when judging Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, ahead of Manchester United’s trip to Anfield, live on Super Sunday. Liverpool are top of the Premier League after 16 games, but are yet to win a trophy under Klopp, losing two European finals in consecutive seasons. Mourinho, often vocal about United’s apparent lack of […]

Chelsea fans accused of anti-Semitic chants in Europa League clash

Chelsea fans have been accused of racist chanting in their Europa League draw away at Vidi on Thursday night. UEFA has been made aware of alleged racist chanting at the Groupama Arena in Budapest where Chelsea fans were reportedly heard using an anti-Semitic term in a song aimed at rivals Tottenham. This follows a club […]

'NADMO prepared to manage any future Earthquake disaster'

The Director of Communication for National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), George Ayisi has sai, the organization is ready and well prepared to manage any future Earthquake disaster in the Country. Speaking on GBC’s Uniiq FM’s Current Affairs Program, ‘Focus’, Mr Ayisi said NADMO as an institution cannot prevent natural disasters but rather sensitize the communities […]

Hugo Lloris insists Tottenham can beat Lionel Messi and Barcelona

Hugo Lloris insists Tottenham are capable of beating Barcelona at the Nou Camp, despite the form of Lionel Messi. Spurs must beat the Catalan giants on Tuesday to guarantee their place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Messi has scored 17 goals in as many games this season but could be rested for […]

How do Liverpool and Manchester United compare? Explore their Premier League stats

Liverpool host Manchester United live on Sky Sports this weekend – but how do their stats and styles compare this season? Use our interactive tools to find out… Liverpool are the form team after they leapfrogged Manchester City to top the Premier League table with a 4-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday – their fourth […]

Academy Awards considers going without host: report

Following Kevin Hart’s announcement that he was bowing out of as host of the 2019 Academy Awards, a report on Monday suggested that organizers behind the annual event are considering airing next year’s telecast without a host. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences is exploring all options, sources with knowledge of the situation […]

Eden Hazard doesn't 'want any regrets' as he considers Chelsea future

Eden Hazard says he does not “want to have any regrets” as he considers whether to sign a new contract with Chelsea or leave Stamford Bridge. The Belgian forward has 18 months remaining on his Chelsea deal, and has openly questioned whether he is willing to extend his stay with the Blues. Hazard has also […]

Hailey Baldwin slams critics constantly “tearing apart” her relationship with Justin Bieber

The 22-year-old model opened up in her Instagram story on Saturday about the “immediate anxiety” she feels when she logs into the social media platform. “Being off Instagram is the best thing ever,” Baldwin wrote in the posts. “Whenever I take breaks from it I feel so much better so much happy [sic] as a […]

PFA 'stands shoulder to shoulder' with Raheem Sterling after alleged racist abuse at Chelsea

The Professional Footballers’ Association says it stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Raheem Sterling following an incident of alleged racist abuse at Chelsea on Saturday. During the game at Stamford Bridge, television cameras showed a Chelsea supporter shouting the alleged abuse at Manchester City forward Sterling. Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police are both investigating the incident, […]

European Paper Talk: Cristiano Ronaldo wants Lionel Messi to move to Serie A

Our friends at Football Whispers are here to round up the news from Europe’s sports pages on Monday, December 10. Italy Cristiano Ronaldo has given interviews to the Italian papers. Among subjects discussed are how he’s adapted to Juventus and a call for Lionel Messi to take on the challenge of Serie A. “I’d like […]

Ben Mee defends tackle that broke Joe Gomez's leg

Burnley’s Ben Mee has wished Joe Gomez well while defending his tackle on the Liverpool player and vowing that Jurgen Klopp’s comments will not make the Clarets change how they play. Gomez was left with a leg fracture following Mee’s challenge on him during Burnley’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool at Turf Moor on Wednesday and […]

Premier League Grades: Liverpool top as Man City stutter

It was another dramatic weekend in the Premier League as Manchester City lost their unbeaten start to the season at Chelsea, while Liverpool thrashed Bournemouth to go to the top of the table. There were also excellent wins for Tottenham and Manchester United, while Arsenal, West Ham, Wolves, Burnley and Cardiff picked up important victories. […]

Sylvester Stallone promises fans 'very intense' final instalment

Sylvester Stallone has promised fans a “very intense” fifth and final instalment in the long-running Rambo film series. The 72-year-old has wrapped filming on Rambo V: Last Blood and took to Instagram to assure those looking forward to its release that it would be a fitting finale. He reprises his role as the grizzled Vietnam […]

Jack Grealish targeting automatic promotion with Aston Villa

Jack Grealish says automatic promotion is the only thing on the minds of Aston Villa players as the club look to continue their good form under Dean Smith. Eighth-placed Villa make the short journey to the Hawthorns on Friday to take on third-placed West Brom for a second West Midlands derby in as many weeks, […]

Whyte vs Chisora 2: Joshua Buatsi to face Renold Quinlan on December 22

Joshua Buatsi will take on Renold Quinlan on the Dillian Whyte vs Derek Chisora undercard, live on Sky Sports Box Office. The unbeaten light-heavyweight will defend his WBA International belt at The O2, London, on Saturday, December 22. Buatsi has won all eight professional fights and knows a win over his Australian foe will move […]

America's Next Top Model star Jael Strauss dies from cancer aged 34

Former America’s Next Top Model contestant Jael Strauss has died from breast cancer aged 34 – two months after her diagnosis. The model, who competed in the eighth series of the talent show, died in a hospice on Tuesday morning, according to TMZ. Strauss had previously revealed she had been diagnosed with the disease on […]

Neymar hints at future move to Premier League

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has opened the door to moving to the Premier League at some point in his career. Neymar revealed his admiration for the Premier League, in response to a question by Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy, who was one of a number of current and former player to ask him a question […]

Will Manchester United be in the Premier League top four by January?

Last week, Jose Mourinho challenged his Manchester United side to surge into the top four by the start of 2019 – but their charge immediately stalled with a goalless draw at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday. However, thanks to Chelsea’s defeat against Tottenham, they remain seven points off fourth place. With seven more United […]

Is Gareth Bale under threat from Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid?

Cristiano Ronaldo might be gone, but Gareth Bale has not stepped into the void at Real Madrid. James Walker-Roberts looks at the threats he is facing on and off the pitch… Four games. Four wins. 15 goals scored. Two conceded. That was enough for the Real Madrid hierarchy to decide that Santiago Solari was the […]

Didier Drogba announces retirement from football

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba has announced his retirement as a player. The 40-year-old scored 164 goals in 381 appearances in two spells at Stamford Bridge, helping them win the Premier League four times and the Champions League in 2012. He also won four FA Cups and three League Cup victories during […]

Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller definitely wants Anthony Joshua fight in April, says promoter Dmitry Salita

Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller “definitely” wants an April fight with Anthony Joshua and would cause “a lot of trouble” for the world champion, says the American’s co-promoter Dmitry Salita. The New Yorker stayed in contention for a big-name heavyweight fight next year after an explosive fourth-round knockout of Bogdan Dinu in Kansas at the weekend. […]

Jose Mourinho would win Premier League with Manchester City, says Didier Drogba

Jose Mourinho would have won the Premier League title “two or three times” if he was manager of Manchester City, according to Didier Drogba. Mourinho won the title three times over the course of two separate spells at Chelsea but has failed to replicate that success since joining Manchester United in 2016. The Portuguese recently […]

'Together We Win 2020 Election'- Ofosu Ampofo

The newly elected Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo says they will not leave anybody behind and that all the winners and those who lost should come together in other for the party to win the 2020 election. Speaking on ‘Focus’, Uniiq FM’s Current Affairs Program, Mr. Ofosu Ampofo said he […]

Seedorf: 'United need to be patient'

Manchester United are still in transition and should remain patient with boss Jose Mourinho, claims Dutch legend Clarence Seedorf. United are eighth in the Premier League, 12 points behind leaders Manchester City and have a negative goal difference (-1) after 12 games for the first time since 1977/78. But four-time Champions League winner Seedorf has […]

Budget 2019: MPs urged to be creative and innovative

Founding President of the Noble International Business School, NIBS, Professor Atuahehe Gyimah has asked Parliamentarians to be innovative and creative when implementing the budget. He said countries that succeed do not just add value to products and services, but rather create value which has the capability to last long. He made these remarks on the […]

Minority commends gov't for linking budget to SDGs

The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrissu, has commended government for linking next year’s national budget to the Sustainable Development Goals for the first time. He, however, expressed concern that the budget was silent on plans to restructure and pay the huge debt of the energy sector. Mr. Iddrissu was speaking at the opening of a post […]

What do Manchester City need in the January transfer window?

The January transfer window is approaching but what business – if any – will Premier League champions Manchester City do? Pep Guardiola’s side sit top after a strong start to the season, but having only signed Riyad Mahrez in the summer, could they look for more reinforcements in January? We examine the potential areas in […]

Wayne Rooney says he will 'savour' final England appearance for a long time

Wayne Rooney says he will “savour this moment” after an emotional 120th and final appearance for England in the 3-0 win over USA. Rooney came on in the second half of the win at Wembley in the Wayne Rooney Foundation International, two years after he had retired from international duty. England’s all-time top goalscorer could […]

VVU students asked to strive for excellence

Students of the Valley View University (VVU) have been challenged to strive for excellence in all they do. This is because the biblical foundation of the school predicates that it becomes a Center of Excellence in Christian Education. The Assistant Vice President of Oakwood University in the USA, Dr. Prudence Pollard gave the advice at […]

Kevin De Bruyne to return to Manchester City training next week

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is on course to return to full training next week in a significant boost for Pep Guardiola’s side, Metro.co.uk understands. The Belgian was forced off in a 2-0 win against Fulham in the Carabao Cup a fortnight ago after injuring his knee ligaments and City’s initial diagnosis ruled De […]

Paul Pogba, Raheem Sterling supports Usain Bolt over football career

Usain Bolt says he has received support from Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling in his desire to pursue a football career. United fan Bolt, an eight-time Olympic goal medallist, retired last year from athletics and had been on trial with Australian side Central Coast Mariners, which came to an end earlier […]

Public education and training key to ensuring road safety – Panelists

A road safety expert and consultant, Dr. Godfred Akyea Darkwa says, public education and training is the key to ensuring road safety. He says pedestrians and road users need to be educated and informed about the risk and dangers on the road to help them make informed decisions when using any road. Speaking on Uniiq […]

Stafanie Taylor says captaining Windies Women at home World Cup is 'really special'

Ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s World T20, Sky Sports Cricket profiles a player from each of the 10 teams competing for the trophy. In the first of the series, Kalika Mehta speaks to Windies captain Stafanie Taylor on being moulded into the cricketer she is today As dreams go, captaining your country in a […]

Pep Guardiola to call Julen Lopetegui after Real Madrid sacking

Asked about Lopetegui’s dismissal after Manchester City beat Tottenham at Wembley, Guardiola said: “I would like to call him in the next days. I’m so disappointed, but I know what football is. “I’m sorry for Julen because he’s a friend of mine, he’s an exceptional person. We played together at Barcelona, and have an amazing […]

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are the best defensive team too

Pep Guardiola is often praised for producing entertaining football but the Manchester City boss is arguably the best defensive coach in the world too, writes Adam Bate. It is almost two years ago now that Pep Guardiola risked ridicule with his remarks following Manchester City’s 4-2 defeat to Leicester City. “I am not a coach […]

Boston Red Sox seal World Series with 5-1 triumph over LA Dodgers

The Boston Red Sox won their fourth World Series championship in 15 years, sealing the win with a 5-1 triumph over the LA Dodgers in Game 5 at the Dodger Stadium. It was a second disappointment in as many years for the Dodgers, who lost Game 7 last year to the Houston Astros. Pitcher David […]

Premier League grades: Chelsea, Liverpool and Watford impress

Who earned praise for a “dominant performance” in the Premier League at the weekend and who needs to do some extra work after “committing a surprising amount of mistakes”? We rated each team for their efforts from A to F, excluding Leicester and West Ham, where the match was paled into insignificance by the tragic […]

UEFA, FIFA reach brief Club World Cup proposal compromise

UEFA delegates will not walk out of Friday’s FIFA council meeting in a row over a proposed new Club World Cup, according to Sky sources. Aleksander Ceferin, the head of UEFA, is firmly opposed to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plans to revamp the tournament, which are being discussed at the FIFA council meeting in Rwanda. […]

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich not considering selling club

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is not considering selling the club, despite reports suggesting otherwise, according to Sky sources. Czech Republic’s richest person, Petr Kellner, is reportedly interested in investing in the Premier League club. However, Sky sources understand no talks have taken place between Chelsea’s owner and any potential investors. Sky Sports News reported in […]

Huddersfield is Watford's 'most difficult game', says Javi Gracia

Watford boss Javi Gracia says Saturday’s Premier League home match against Huddersfield is the “most difficult game” for his side. The Hornets, currently seventh in the table after a 2-0 win at Wolves last week, host 19th-placed Huddersfield who are yet to record a top-flight victory so far this season. However, the Terriers recorded back-to-back […]

KNUST chaos a shame to Ghana – Panelists

The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has taken action to defend the student body in the face of recent chaos that hit the school. Speaking one Uniiq Fm, some panelists shared their thoughts on the current happenings at the university. Speaking on Uniiq FM’s mid-morning show […]

England rise to fifth in FIFA world rankings as Belgium take top spot

England have risen to fifth in FIFA’s world rankings while Belgium have edged ahead of world champions France to take sole ownership of top spot. Gareth Southgate’s side swap places with Uruguay after an unbeaten October in the UEFA Nations League where they claimed an impressive 3-2 win over Spain and drew with World Cup […]

Latest FIFA rankings: Black Stars drop again

Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars have inched a spot down from 51st to 52nd place on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking released for October after not featuring in any fixture during the period under review. The Stars were unable to garner any points after their AFCON 2019 qualifying games against Sierra Leone were cancelled […]

Mohamed Salah's 50-goal Liverpool haul hailed as 'relentless' by Joe Gomez

Joe Gomez has hailed Mohamed Salah as “relentless” after he scored his 50th Liverpool goal in just 65 appearances. Salah brushed off criticism of his form this season by scoring twice in a 4-0 Champions League demolition of Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp insisted he has not had any doubts over […]

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba open to Juventus return-European Paper Talk

With the January transfer window just over two months away, clubs are formulating their strategies as well as considering targets for next summer. Paul Pogba remains open to the idea of returning to Juventus in 2019 following the warm reception he got from the club’s fans and former team-mates on Tuesday at Old Trafford. The […]

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tops Premier League Power Rankings

Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has topped the Power Rankings chart this week. The Gabon international scored a double for the second game running during a 3-1 win at Leicester, after being called from the bench with just 30 minutes remaining. Team-mate Mesut Ozil (No 9) soared into the top 10 after slotting home the equaliser and […]

Ronda, Nikki make Evolution title match official

‘Rowdy’ Ronda defends her title this Sunday 28 October live on Sky Sports Box Office against the woman who turned her back on Rousey a few weeks ago. With the ink drying on the contract, the champ vowed to end Nikki at Evolution before leaving the ring. Another match was booked for the first ever […]

Scotland Women to play USA in friendly at St Mirren on November 17

Scotland Women will host world champions USA for the first time as they step up their preparations for next year’s World Cup. Shelley Kerr’s side take on the four-time Olympic champions at St Mirren on November 17. The match is an opportunity for fans to celebrate the achievement of Kerr’s side after last month’s 2-1 […]

Ireland critics should target players, not Martin O'Neill

Seamus Coleman has hit back at criticism of Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill, saying the blame should be placed on the players. O’Neill has seen his side win just one of their last nine matches, with a 1-0 defeat at home to Wales last week being their latest setback. Former Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews […]

Chelsea's Marco Ianni should go after sparking Man Utd melee- Phil Neville

Phil Neville has called on Chelsea to sack Marco Ianni for his role in the unsavoury scenes at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. United manager Jose Mourinho was peeved at the way Ianni celebrated Ross Barkley’s injury-time strike, prompting a melee around the tunnel. Mourinho received an apology from Ianni and Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, and […]

GIS students celebrate life of late Kofi Annan

Pupils and students of the Ghana International School (GIS) have celebrated this year’s United Nations Day with special performances, in honour of the Former Secretary-General of the UN, late Kofi Annan. The management of the school noted that the formal U.N Security, Mr. Annan is the House Personality for one of the GIS Houses. The […]

"These pressure games are the best"- Pogba

After months of discussion and speculation surrounding his Manchester United future and relationship with Jose Mourinho, Paul Pogba is thinking only about the football. His United side go to Stamford Bridge at Saturday lunchtime looking to build on a fine comeback victory against Newcastle a fortnight ago. The task doesn’t get much harder. Chelsea are […]

Wayne Rooney reveals five Manchester United players controlled dressing room

Wayne Rooney says he was one of five senior Manchester United players that “controlled” the dressing room so Sir Alex Ferguson did not have to. The former United and England captain has revealed how new signings were quickly stripped of any egos when welcomed to Old Trafford during Ferguson’s time in charge. “That would never be […]

EC to form committee to draw roadmap for ROPAA

The Electoral Commission is to set up a committee to draw a road-map for the implementation of the Representation of the People Amendment Act (ROPAA). The working group, which will be made up of representatives of registered Political Parties and Civil Society Organisations in the country are to undertake nationwide consultations to defined modalities, scope […]

Arsene Wenger warns Unai Emery about Mesut Ozil

Arsene Wenger has warned Unai Emery that Mesut Ozil could lack motivation at Arsenal because he has stepped away from Germany’s national team Ozil was heavily criticised for his performances at the World Cup in Russia this summer and even clashed with a fan after Germany’s 2-0 defeat to South Korea which led to their […]

Jose Mourinho could avoid Chelsea v Manchester United touchline ban

Jose Mourinho could avoid a touchline ban for Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea on Saturday, despite facing an FA charge. The former Chelsea boss has until 6pm on Friday to respond to the charge for allegedly using abusive language after United’s 3-2 comeback win over Newcastle before the international break. Should Mourinho respond to the […]

Scotland need Leigh Griffiths and Alex McLeish to 'resolve differences'- Lee

Alex McLeish and Leigh Griffiths need to resolve their differences “for the greater good of the country”, says former Scotland international Lee McCulloch. Griffiths withdrew from the Scotland squad for the matches against Israel and Portugal this month, saying he wanted to remain with Celtic to work on his fitness. McLeish insisted there were no […]

NPA outlines measures to ensure safety at LPG Refilling Plants

The PRO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Anny Osabutey says lessons drawn from the Atomic Gas explosion last year has helped in instituting stringent regulatory mechanisms to ensure safety at LPG refilling plants across the country. In an interview on GBC’s Current Affairs Programme, ‘Behind the News’, he noted that measures have been taken […]

Martin Amidu asked to name individuals making his work difficult

Co-Chair, Citizen Movement Against Corruption, Edem Senanu, urges the special prosecutor to mention names of individuals and state institutions refusing to support his work. According to Mr. Senanu,t here are technocrats within these institutions who are behind the scenes and making the work difficult for Mr. Amidu based on their own hidden agenda to enrich […]

22 Agogo State College students arrested

About 22 students of the Agogo State College in the Asante Akim North District of Ashanti Region have been arrested by police for rioting. The students, including 18 females, according to the police, are suspected leaders of the protest which took place at the school on Monday. The students were protesting on water shortage and […]

Sanitation Minister directs for proper management of landfills site

The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Mrs Cecilia Dapaah has asked the Tema Municipal Assembly to expedite action on the construction of additional cells at the Kpone Landfill Site. According to her, this will help prolong the life span of the facility. Mrs Dapaah during a visit to the site warned about the likely […]

Luke Shaw: Manchester United horrendous in West Ham defeat

A 3-1 loss on Saturday ensured United’s worst league start in 29 years. Jose Mourinho’s side are in 10th place, nine points behind leaders Manchester City, after losing three of their opening seven Premier League games. “It was not good enough from a Manchester United team with all the talent we have,” said Shaw, 23. […]

President Akufo-Addo has no intent to buy new airline- information minister designate

Information Minister-designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has no  intention of buying a new presidential jet despite a near-fatal accident in Washington, USA. The Information Minister- designate told the media at a press briefing that, the President and his six-member delegation arrived safely in Ghana, Sunday, September 30, […]

We are satisfied with agreement reached – GIBA

The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association GIBA, has partly blamed the lack of continuity in governance for the brouhaha in the StarTimes DTT deal. According to the Association, the change in top positions in the discussion and negotiations led to the truncation of certain agreements creating a situation where important actors in the process were sidelined. […]

Over 2,000 Ghanaians to receive entrepreneurship training

More than two thousand young Ghanaians are to receive entrepreneurship training from Spain by the end of next year. This follows a memorandum of understanding signed between Ghana and Spain which will see the implementation of the training in March next year. The Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, Alicia Rico, assured the country of her government’s […]

Nissan to establish Assembling plant in Ghana

The government of Ghana is expecting to conclude a deal with Japanese car maker Nissan Motor Co. Ltd to establish an assembling plant in Ghana. According to the Minister for Trade and industry, Alan Kyerematen, the country’s zeal to play a significant role in the automotive industry has attracted several offers from players in the […]

Governance Expert Kicks Against President Appointing Corporate Boards

Lawyer, Economist and Governance Expert, Dr. Eric Oduro Osae says there is the need to resolve the public sector laws by allowing practical corporate governance to the Board to appoint Chief Executive rather than the president appointing them. Speaking on GBC’s Current Affairs Programme ‘Focus,’ Oduro Osae said, “the mandate of the Auditor General is […]

Government to leverage pension fund for affordable housing

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Samuel Atta Akyea has said, the Government is pursuing a legislation to leverage 30 per cent of the pension funds for mortgage regime that would enable contributors in the Social Security and National Insurance Trust to secure affordable housing. Mr Akyea explained that using the Pension Fund for […]

Anthony Joshua: I can't please everyone says heavyweight champion

Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he will not be “drained” by criticism and has called on the public to support him as a “person” rather than a boxer. Joshua, 28, defends his IBF, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles against Russia’s Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. But some fans and pundits […]

NCCE will not overlook activities of political vigilantism – Corporate Affairs Director

The Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs at the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Joyce Afutu, says the Commission will not sit down and watch the peace that Ghana has protected for so many years to be destroyed. Speaking on GBC’s programme ‘Focus,’ Madam Joyce Afutu said, “the vigilante political groups are disturbing the peace […]