The youngster has come to the fore in recent weeks and his manager explains why his pace was the missing ingredient. . Louis van Gaal has explained why Jesse Lingard has come into the side in recent weeks. . The Dutchman has been searching for the elusive ingredient that could be the missing piece of his title winning jigsaw. . And he admits he wants more pace on the flanks in order to stretch opponents, report the Manchester Evening News. . In his successful start to his managerial career he had Marc Overmars performing the role. At Barcelona it was…
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The Entertainment Network (T.E.N.) is delighted to announce that its feature film debut, Road To Yesterday starring Genevieve Nnaji and Oris Erhuerho has been selected as this years Closing Night Film at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). . Road to Yesterday is an epic love story which trails a couple desperate to mend a broken marriage on a road trip to a relative’s funeral. . However, the journey itself throws up secrets from a distant past, imperiling a lot more than just the marriage. . The Africa International Film Festival will also screen titles including Bazzi Gete Red Leaves;…
After news broke out on August 25th about celebrated Nollywood star Mercy Johnson’s third pregnancy in a span of three years, most fans have come out to urge the curvaceous actress to exercise family planning by ‘spacing’ her children. . Mercy, who got married in 2011, sees no harm in the spacing of her children and says being in an institution which allows one to have as many kids as she wishes, nobody should question her rate of giving birth. . Speaking to Nigeria’s Goldmyne TV, Mrs. Okojie lashed out at her critics, saying: “I am expecting my third child…
Nollywood diva, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has revealed that the best kiss she ever had on set was with Ghanaian act, Van Vicker. . She made this disclosure recently while speaking with Olisa Adibua on the ‘The Truth’ episode. . When asked about who kissed her best on set, the 37-year-old movie star said: “Wow, strange question. I don’t really remember how many kisses I have had on set. Oh I think I remember one…Van Vicker.” . “Hmmm, let me see. My husband is going to kill me for this. I have done like two or three movies with him, as in…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic whose relationship status remained single despite her seeming beauty sparked up arguments on her relationship status late last year. During an interview with Blank magazine, Rita gave hints about her newly found love. According to her, . “Love is jumping when your partner’s favorite club scores a goal…I feel grateful, thankful and excited as well. Not many have the opportunity to get to this number and for the most part, I have had a good life. Yes I am dating someone and I am in a happy place. I’m good.” But the actress refused to…
An avalanche of starts turned out for the Nigerian premiere of Bond movie ‘Spectre.’ . Celebrities in attendance include Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde, Mo’ Abudu, Joseph Benjamin, Mai Atafo, Zainab Balogun, Lamide Akintobi, Noble Igwe among many others. . The Nigeria premiere of the anticipated 24th Bond movie ‘Spectre’ held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at the Silverbird Galeria, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. . Other guests include wife of Managing Director, NB. Clementine Vervelde, Entertainment President, Silverbird Group, Guy Murray Bruce, and more. . On Monday, October 26, 2015, the 24th Bond movie ‘Spectre’ premiered at the Royal Albert Hall in…
Veteran Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji (Genny) has given a word of advice to single ladies. . The film star, who has been single for a while, says the best way a lady can protect her relationship is by concealing the feelings she has for the man she loves. . Sharing nuggets of wisdom in an interview with Nigeria’s Pulse, Genevieve said: “I would tell her never take anyone for granted. If you love someone, don’t waste your time in letting them know. Life is too short and we have to make every minute count.” . In the interview, which took…
The upcoming Will Smith film Concussion tackles the devastating health problems suffered by professional athletes after they’ve been subjected to repetitive head injuries, and in the latest trailer the movie doesn’t look like it’s pulling many punches. The film is based on the real-life story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, who examined the body of Steelers star Mike Webster and discovered that the player’s sad, final years were the result of a neural degenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — the result of years of playing football. (That’s Luke Wilson at a press conference in the trailer, playing what appears…
There’s one question that’s been on everyone’s minds since Nina Dobrev first announced she was leaving The Vampire Diaries last spring: What does an Elena-less Mystic Falls look like? I previously voiced a concern that the show wouldn’t be able to sustain itself without its heroine—and I probably won’t be fully convinced that it can until I’ve seen a handful of episodes without her—but from the look of Season 7’s first trailer, I’m willing to say that the series might be pulling it off. Heck, some people might even say that Mystic Falls looks like a damn good time… for…
After first teasing his appearance back in March, Wally West is finally—officially—heading to The Flash. The CW series has tapped Australian actor Keiynan Lonsdale (Insurgent) to play the iconic character from the comic books, who becomes Kid Flash. Lonsdale will make his debut on the show this winter. . “Just like when we met [Flash star Grant Gustin] for the first time, we instantly knew Keiynan embodied all the heart and courage of a hero,” executive producer Andrew Kreisberg said in a statement. “We are so excited to be bringing this much-beloved character onto the show.” . There’s no word…
How does one properly hook up solar panels to a house? And while we’re on the subject, what exactly is a junction box, anyway? If you know, please relay the answers to Will Forte and Mel Rodriguez, as they’re having a mighty hard time setting up some swanky solar technology in this exclusive clip for the upcoming episode of The Last Man on Earth. If they don’t find out how, there’s a fair chance an electrical catastrophe will ensue. . Perhaps David Byrne said it best: Don’t touch me I’m a real live wire. (He also said: Burning down the…
Beaten five times on a humbling night in Munich on Wednesday, Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech says the London club can still qualify for the Champions League last 16 despite being bottom of Group F with two games left to play. . The 5-1 defeat by Bayern Munich, coupled with a late winner for Greek side Olympiakos Piraeus against Dinamo Zagreb means Arsenal must win their last two games and hope for the best. . “You (need to) win two games and we need to make sure that the head to head against Olympiakos is in our favour,” former Chelsea keeper…
Jose Mourinho is serving his one-match stadium ban at Stoke this weekend after a foul-mouthed rant at referee Jonathan Moss, the Football Association revealed on Friday. . The FA have released the written reasons for the case, which Mourinho opted not to contest and say Mourinho refused to leave the officials’ dressing room at West Ham’s Upton Park while aiming a barrage of abuse at Moss. . Moss’s testimony of the half-time incident from struggling Chelsea’s defeat on October 24 claims Mourinho was furious after Nemanja Matic had been sent-off for two bookable offences and the visitors denied two goals,…
Jurgen Klopp’s message is gradually getting through at Liverpool with goalkeeper Simon Mignolet praising the German for following up draws in each of his first three matches with three successive wins. . The latest of those was a hard-fought 1-0 Europa League victory over Rubin Kazan in Russia on Thursday, a gruelling 5,000-mile round trip to the Republic of Tatarstan, from which Klopp’s team only returned in the early hours of Friday. . More impressive, arguably, was the 3-1 Premier League win last Saturday over a Chelsea side who, for all the champions’ troubles this season, remain a notable scalp.…
Manchester City will look to stay on top of the Premier League by ensuring Aston Villa’s woes continue in new manager Remi Garde’s first game in charge. . City have won seven of their last eight games, including a 3-1 success at Seville on Tuesday that saw them into the last 16 of the Champions League. . The contrast with Sunday’s opponents could therefore hardly be greater ahead of their meeting at Villa Park. . Villa are bottom of the table after losing their last seven league games — equalling an unwanted club record. . Former Lyon manager Garde will…
Reeling from their mid-week humbling by Bayern Munich, Arsenal face a test of nerve on Sunday when Tottenham Hotspur take their 10-game unbeaten Premier League run across north London. . Arsenal have been flying in the league, winning five consecutive games to draw level on points with leaders Manchester City, but Wednesday’s 5-1 drubbing in Munich left Arsene Wenger’s side in grave danger of failing to reach the Champions League knockout phase for the first time in 16 years. . It comes at a time when injuries have laid waste to the Arsenal squad and with Spurs unbeaten in the…
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan was the star attraction in Abu Dhabi at the opening of Malabar Gold and Diamonds’ largest jewellery showroom in the Middle East on Thursday. The showroom unveils a 30 kg gold replica of Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, worth Dh3.5 million at current price of gold, at the store.
Good news for fans of the reality competition “America’s Next Top Model.” The CW series may not be ending with cycle 22. . According to Deadline, the next season or cycle of “America’s Next Top Model” may going to another viewing platform. Cycle 23 of the reality series is said to be in the works for a possible cable channel showing or on a streaming service. . “America’s Next Top Model” showrunner and executive producer Ken Mok is the one leading the possibility of a cycle 23 reboot, along with the support of the show’s host and co-creator Tyra Banks.…
Coldplay have announced the release of their seventh album, A Head Full of Dreams. Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher, Tove Lo and Merry Clayton are among the vocalists appearing across its 11 tracks. . Though it won’t be released until Friday 4 December, fans can hear a taster of the new direction in the form of the disco-pop love song Adventure of a Lifetime, which is available to download and stream now. . Recorded in Malibu, LA and London, the LP, out via Parlophone Records, is a follow-up to Ghost Stories, a breakup album written in the wake of Chris Martin’s split…
One of our favorite things about Tyra Banks (aside from her contribution to reality television, her fierce acting chops and her incomparable smizing capabilities) is her willingness to speak candidly about the fashion industry. . That notion rings true in a new interview for the December 2015 issue of Glamour. The “America’s Next Top Model” host got real with the glossy about her career, studying at Harvard Business School and more. . We know Banks today as one of the world’s most recognizable supermodels, but as she revealed to the mag, being turned away from jobs is what brought her…