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  • Former Liverpool player still holds a grudge against Rafa Benitez

    Former Liverpool player still holds a grudge against Rafa Benitez

    Ryan Babel clearly hasn’t moved on. If reports are to be believed, Rafa Benitez is close to being named as the next manager of Real Madrid. The reaction from Real fans has been pretty negative (much like Benitez’s tactics, some might say), and now one of his former players at Liverpool has given his two cents […]

    12 years ago

  • Will Simon Cowell be the man to resurrect wrestling on British TV?

    Will Simon Cowell be the man to resurrect wrestling on British TV?

    You might not remember Big Daddy, Rollerball Rocco and Giant Haystacks, but Simon Cowell does. The X Factor boss was a huge fan of wrestling when it aired on ITV’s World of Sport anthology show in the 70s, and earlier this year it was reported he was interested in reviving the sport on British TV. Professional grappler […]

    12 years ago

  • Oasis definitely won’t reform, not yet anyway, says Alan McGee

    Oasis definitely won’t reform, not yet anyway, says Alan McGee

    Oasis fans may as well get over the thought of a reunion – their founder Alan McGee believes it isn’t going to happen. Or if it does, it won’t be for a very long time. McGee, 54, said: “Liam and Noel are the happiest I’ve seen them in years so for that reason I can’t […]

    12 years ago

  • Azealia Banks lands a film role – but for how long?

    Azealia Banks lands a film role – but for how long?

    Film crews everywhere will be hoping they don’t get booked for the new film It Doesn’t Have to Rhyme after potty-mouthed Azealia Banks was named on the project. The singer, who loves a bust-up even more than Roy Keane, has signed up to make her debut in the musical drama. But how long until she goes […]

    12 years ago

  • Peter Serafinowicz talks Paul Feig’s new film Spy…

    Peter Serafinowicz talks Paul Feig’s new film Spy…

    Peter Serafinowicz, Jude Law, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne and Melissa McCarthy are among the stars attending tonight’s London premiere for new film Spy. The action comedy is about a desk-bound CIA analyst who volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, directed by Paul Feig. Actor, writer and impressionist Serafinowicz spoke […]

    12 years ago

  • Calling all Stone Roses fans – it’s the 25th anniversary of Spike Island

    Calling all Stone Roses fans – it’s the 25th anniversary of Spike Island

    Today is the day to play all of your Stone Roses records. 25 years ago on May 27, the Stone Roses played their famous Spike Island gig in one of the most memorable live performances of all time. It was a scorcher of a day on the Mersey Estuary in 1990 when 27,000 fans travelled from across […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Liverpool squad singing Kolo/Yaya Toure chant…

    Video: Liverpool squad singing Kolo/Yaya Toure chant…

    The Liverpool squad are delighted with Kolo Toure’s new contract extension, judging by this video posted on Twitter. As they enjoy a post-season break, the players burst into the Kolo/Yaya Toure chant made famous by City fans during the brothers’ spell in Manchester. Steven Gerrard (wearing a black shirt) leads the rendition, showing off some silky dance moves […]

    12 years ago

  • 5-Word News: FIFA, Batmobile, UFC, Fatigue, Clown

    5-Word News: FIFA, Batmobile, UFC, Fatigue, Clown

    FIFA Twitter reacts to FIFA corruption arrests with some well-prepared gags… Batmobile A souped-up Batmobile will feature in the new Suicide Squad movie… UFC Watch this brilliant Street Fighter promo for Conor McGregor v Jose Aldo at UFC 189… Fatigue There could be a simple solution to stop you feeling tired all the time… Clown Chilling […]

    12 years ago

  • There could be a simple solution to stop you feeling fatigued all the time

    There could be a simple solution to stop you feeling fatigued all the time

    Find yourself feeling tired all the time? There might be a very simple explanation. A new survey by British GPs found that one in five people who call for a consultation complain about being fatigued – and a major factor is because people aren’t drinking enough water. The official guidelines say you should drink between 1.6 […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: The Batmobile will feature in new Suicide Squad movie

    Video: The Batmobile will feature in new Suicide Squad movie

    While we enjoyed the brilliant array of automobile inventions in Mad Max: Fury Road, nothing will ever beat the Batmobile. So you can imagine our excitement when we learned that Batman’s slick ride will feature in the new Suicide Squad movie, set for release in August 2016. We’ve already seen what Margot Robbie, Will Smith […]

    12 years ago

  • Frank Ocean inspired by Abbey Road studio recording

    Frank Ocean inspired by Abbey Road studio recording

    Frank Ocean is heading for another hit record – after laying down his new album at Abbey Road Studios. Pianist Christophe Chassol revealed he worked with the singer at the iconic London studios on the making of his second album Boys Don’t Cry, due to be released in July. He said: “Ocean invited me to […]

    12 years ago

  • Stephen King reveals ‘It’ remake is dead

    Stephen King reveals ‘It’ remake is dead

    A remake of Stephen King’s chilling horror ‘It’ has been pushed back indefinitely. The acclaimed author’s 1986 novel was brought to TV screens in 1990, and instantly became a cult classic thanks to Tim Curry’s portrayal of bloodthirsty clown Pennywise. The latest production – which was scheduled to start in three weeks’ time – has been cancelled […]

    12 years ago

  • 5-Word News: Wantaway, Planker, Rock, Jurassic, Tussauds

    5-Word News: Wantaway, Planker, Rock, Jurassic, Tussauds

    Wantaway A Manchester United target has told his current club that he wants to leave… Planker We love a good satisfying plank at JOE towers – but can’t last as long as this guy… Rock The Rock was on Graham Norton (not literally) to explain his famous sayings… Jurassic Watch Steven Spielberg go on about […]

    12 years ago

  • LA Galaxy pay tribute to Steven Gerrard with classy newspaper ad

    LA Galaxy pay tribute to Steven Gerrard with classy newspaper ad

    Steven Gerrard’s Liverpool career may finally have come to an end, but the next chapter at LA Galaxy is just about to begin. The MLS club made this classy gesture on Monday, taking out an advert in the Liverpool Echo to mark Gerrard’s arrival and the ten-year anniversary of the Reds winning the Champions League. The […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Memphis Depay is already in training ahead of his Manchester United move

    Video: Memphis Depay is already in training ahead of his Manchester United move

    Memphis Depay probably deserves a long rest over the next couple of months. It’s only a matter of weeks since he lifted his first league title on the back of a long season after the World Cup, and then there was the exhausting business of sealing a £25m move to Manchester United. But, in contrast […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Liverpool’s Champions League triumph against AC Milan recreated in Lego

    Video: Liverpool’s Champions League triumph against AC Milan recreated in Lego

    Today brings the tenth anniversary of Liverpool’s famous Champions League victory against AC Milan. And to celebrate one of the greatest games in history, the good folks at QuackingProductionCo have recreated the match in Lego in painstaking detail. The brilliant video includes Liverpool supporters’ rousing version of You’ll Never Walk Alone during half-time when their team were […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Bodybuilder Kali Muscle demonstrates his prison cell workout

    Video: Bodybuilder Kali Muscle demonstrates his prison cell workout

    If you doubted the mantra that it’s possible to train anywhere with anything, then this demonstration from Kali Muscle should change your mind. During his long stretch in San Quentin State Prison, the huge bodybuilder had time to hone his workout. And even when prison officials made the decision to confiscate his weights, Mr Muscle managed to find […]

    12 years ago

  • Game of Thrones cast join Chris Martin and Liam Neeson for Red Nose Day sing-along

    Game of Thrones cast join Chris Martin and Liam Neeson for Red Nose Day sing-along

    You don’t usually see much singing and dancing in Game of Thrones. That’s largely due to the fact that anyone with a pulse is almost immediately killed off in brutal fashion, therefore ruining the chance of a spontaneous rendition of Shiny Happy People. Thank god for US Red Nose Day, however, which has seen cast members swap their sword-swinging […]

    12 years ago

  • Magaluf tries to clean up its image with strict new fines…

    Magaluf tries to clean up its image with strict new fines…

    Magaluf is notorious for being one of the messiest summer party spots. But it seems the resort is trying to clean up its reputation by introducing a number of strict fines for revellers who cross the line. Local officials have had enough of Inbetweeners-type debauchery and want to make Magaluf a more family-friendly destination by introducing new rules […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Jurgen Klopp’s brilliant response to being asked if he’s learning Spanish

    Video: Jurgen Klopp’s brilliant response to being asked if he’s learning Spanish

    After bidding an emotional farewell to Borussia Dortmund at the weekend, Jurgen Klopp is a wanted man this summer. The idiosyncratic coach has been linked to Liverpool and Manchester City over the past few weeks, while a number of La Liga clubs are also thought to be in the hunt for his services. That prompted one […]

    12 years ago

  • Video footage shows the full force of Max Verstappen’s F1 crash in Monaco

    Video footage shows the full force of Max Verstappen’s F1 crash in Monaco

    Toro Rosso’s Max Verstappen has been handed a five-place grid penalty after crashing into the back of Romain Grosjean’s Lotus in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. The 17-year-old Belgian-Dutch driver may consider himself lucky that he avoided further consequence, however, judging by this video that shows the full force of his collision with the wall. Fortunately both Verstappen […]

    12 years ago

  • Vine: Drogba sprays champagne in Azpilicueta’s eyes, instantly regrets it…

    Vine: Drogba sprays champagne in Azpilicueta’s eyes, instantly regrets it…

    We all know that one guy who likes to take it too far on a night out. (And if you don’t, then it’s probably you.) Didier Drogba seems like the kind of chap who would hoist you up on to his shoulders after a few pints before dropping you on the deck and apologising profusely. As Chelsea celebrated […]

    12 years ago

  • Former World’s Strongest Man demonstrates ridiculous punching power in MMA battle

    Former World’s Strongest Man demonstrates ridiculous punching power in MMA battle

    Mariusz Pudzianowski was never going to be the type who jabs his way to decision victories, was he? The five-time World’s Strongest Man turned his eye to MMA back in 2009 and has since gone 9-3 (plus 1 No Contest) in his professional career with his latest win coming at the expense of Rolles Gracie’s poor […]

    12 years ago

  • Barcelona to bid farewell to Xavi with special kit…

    Barcelona to bid farewell to Xavi with special kit…

    Barcelona will wear special Xavi tribute shirts against Deportivo de La Coruña as the club legend prepares to play his last game at Camp Nou. The 35-year-old has called time on his trophy-laden Barcelona career and will join Qatari team Al-Sadd in the summer. However, the Catalan giants aren’t going to let Xavi leave without a fond farewell. The club […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Mad Max and Mario Kart collide in this parody trailer

    Video: Mad Max and Mario Kart collide in this parody trailer

    The world goes bananas in this Mario Kart parody of Mad Max: Fury Road. Replete with Nintendo sound effects, subtle character colouring and 1-Ups, this is a game we would absolutely love to play. It’s even better than playing Mario Kart while a live band performs the soundtrack… YouTube: sundbergkr

    12 years ago

  • Paolo Maldini reveals Manchester United once tried to sign him…

    Paolo Maldini reveals Manchester United once tried to sign him…

    AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini has revealed that several Premier League teams, including Manchester United, tried to tempt him to England during his illustrious career. In an interview with Jamie Carragher for the Daily Mail, Maldini said: “I had an offer from Manchester United, but I didn’t speak directly to them. “Luca Vialli, when he was Chelsea […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Man plays Mario Kart while live band perform the soundtrack

    Video: Man plays Mario Kart while live band perform the soundtrack

    As one of Nintendo’s most iconic titles, Mario Kart holds a special place in the hearts of millions of gamers worldwide. As well as all the familiar character such as Mario, Luigi, Toad, Bowser et al, Mario Kart is famous for its instantly recognisable music and sound effects. It’s one thing having the volume turned up full blast, but […]

    12 years ago

  • Tourist’s failed fundraising effort leaves Vietnamese family homeless

    Tourist’s failed fundraising effort leaves Vietnamese family homeless

    Sometimes good intentions end up being more trouble than they’re worth. When New Zealander Wayan Rosie set out to raise $15,000 to build a new home for a Vietnamese family he met on his travels, he thought he was helping people in need. However, his kind gesture didn’t exactly go to plan. According to Stuff.co.nz, unexpected […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Manchester United new boy Memphis Depay was a star aged seven

    Video: Manchester United new boy Memphis Depay was a star aged seven

    Sometimes you can watch a young footballer and just know he’s going to make it. Occasionally you’re wrong, of course (Freddy Adu, anyone?), but in the case of Memphis Depay it looks as though the talent was there from a very young age. Footage has emerged of the Dutch international absolutely tearing it up for […]

    12 years ago

  • 5-Word News: Trigger, Managers, Emojis, Arrest, The Rock

    5-Word News: Trigger, Managers, Emojis, Arrest, The Rock

    Trigger Good news for prank fans – Trigger Happy TV is making a long-awaited comeback… Managers The best quotes of the season from Premier League managers, in one handy video… Emojis 38 new emojis are set to be released, including bacon and ‘man dancing’… Arrest Watch this Australian TV reporter keep her cool as police […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Australian TV reporter keeps her cool during live arrest

    Video: Australian TV reporter keeps her cool during live arrest

    As any Sky Sports news reporter on transfer deadline day will know, it isn’t always easy to keep your cool during a live shoot… But Australian Channel Nine reporter Aislin Kriukelis somehow maintained her composure when police grappled with a man resisting arrest behind her back. Kriukelis was informing the studio about the recent suspension of two […]

    12 years ago

  • Trigger Happy TV is set to make a comeback…

    Trigger Happy TV is set to make a comeback…

    It’s been a great couple of weeks for fans of early 2000s TV. Following the news that The Office star David Brent is set to make a comeback in a new mockumentary movie, Dom Joly has announced the return of Trigger Happy TV. The original series ran from 2000 to 2003, and Joly is planning to […]

    12 years ago

  • The Rock officiates his friend’s surprise wedding (Video)…

    The Rock officiates his friend’s surprise wedding (Video)…

    Imagine turning up to what you thought was a film promotion with The Rock, only to find him wearing a wedding suit with your family all gathered to watch you marry your girlfriend. That’s what happened to Nick Mundy, co-star of Comedy Central’s Nothing to Report and a long-time friend of The Rock, who was given the shock […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: The best quotes of the season from Premier League managers

    Video: The best quotes of the season from Premier League managers

    It hasn’t been a Premier League season to remember, but there have still been some cracking quotes from top-flight managers throughout the campaign. Nigel Pearson’s meltdown certainly stands out, while Louis van Gaal’s rant about Sam Allardyce was another gem. So, before turning your attention to the endless summer transfer gossip that we all secretly love, let’s […]

    12 years ago

  • Video: Barcelona pay tribute to departing Xavi

    Video: Barcelona pay tribute to departing Xavi

    After 17 years, over 700 games, and countless honours, Xavi has announced that he is leaving Barcelona. The 35-year-old will join Al-Sadd in Qatar following the Champions League final, when he could make a final appearance for his boyhood club against Juventus. "I thank Luis Enrique for getting me to come back last summer, when […]

    12 years ago

  • 38 new emojis set to be released, including bacon and ‘man dancing’…

    38 new emojis set to be released, including bacon and ‘man dancing’…

    Your WhatsApp chats are about to get an awful lot more emoji-filled with 38 new characters set to be released. The list includes must-have emojis for bacon, ‘man in tuxedo’, ‘man dancing’ and, of course, the annoying selfie. According to Yahoo Tech, California company Unicode Consortium, who standardise emojis across different operating systems, have finalised plans for a June 2016 […]

    12 years ago

  • Man jailed for six years after ramming police motorbike (Video)

    Man jailed for six years after ramming police motorbike (Video)

    An Essex 18-year-old has been jailed for six years for ramming a police motorcyclist who tried to stop him for speeding in a stolen car. Following the conviction, Essex Police released footage of the incident which occurred in January this year. The video shows Martin Galbraith speeding up to 130mph before driving into the back of the police motorbike […]

    12 years ago