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Cristiano Ronaldo is enjoying the festive season with his family but the joy of a remarkable year 2016 is something he must share with friends and well wishers. The Portugal international footballer who won a Champions League trophy, an European Championship crown and a Ballon d’Or, have sent Christmas greetings to all. CR7 and family…
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his team will train on Christmas Day in order to prepare well for their derby against Hull City on 26 December. For a first time in his career after managing teams in the Bundesliga and La Liga which have winter breaks, the Catalan says he will give up anything…
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The Chainsmokers in San Jose Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall of The Chainsmokers perform onstage at WiLD 94.9’s FM’s Jingle Ball 2016 presented by Capital One at SAP Center on Dec. 1, 2016 in San Jose, Calif. Chris Cornell in Lima Chris Cornell performs as part of his Higher Truth World Tour at the archaeological…
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Internet censorship is synonymous with the Chinese government as institutionalized agencies continue to suppress what can be published, accessed or viewed on the internet notwithstanding the huge public outcry on human rights violations. Russia, an ally to the People’s Republic of China, says it is considering Xi Jin Ping’s approach to digital content. Vladimir Putin refers…
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Julian Draxler has completed a move to PSG for an undisclosed fee. The former Scalke 04 player who made 118 appearances and scored a total of 18 goals for the club, joined Wolfsburg on 31 August, 2015. Image: Julian Draxler The Germany international footballer signed a five-year deal with Wolfsburg, also for an undisclosed fee. However,…
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Nick Cannon has revealed to fans, friends and well wishers that he will be spending this Christmas on a hospital bed. He has joined the long list of Hollywood stars who are battling lupus, an auto immune disease that can damage any part of the body. Image: Nick Cannon Mariah Carey‘s ex-husband has been open about…
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“Beauty,” they say, “is in the eyes of the beholder”. Though people have different fashion tastes, one thing anyone can easily identify without mistakes is a scantily-clad woman. Image: Micaela Schaefer The pictures taken in May 2012 show Micaela Schaefer as she walked the red carpet during Will Smith’s “Men In Black 3” premiere.…
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Carrie Fisher, the American actress who gained fame in 1977 with her role as Princess Leia in the first Star Wars film, is reported to fave suffered heart attack on a plane. She is currently in ICU as doctors battle to save her life. Todd Fisher, a brother to the “Big Bang Theory” star has squashed…
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Zhang Yimou, one of China’s most respected movie directors, took the world by storm with his release of “The Great Wall” notwithstanding severe criticisms from Asian-Americans. The award-winning director and actor granted Channel News Asia an interview aimed at addressing some unnecessary objections on his use of Matt Damon in the blockbuster movie which centered…
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2017 is for the “Roosters”, a Chinese zodiac sign for all those born after the lunar new year in 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and of course, 2017. According to the Chinese horoscope, these group of people are described as trustworthy, hardworking, strong at timekeeping, career-driven and good at multitasking. The Year of Rooster…
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Preparations for the 2017 Chinese New Year have just begun. For every Chinese, in China and other ethnic communities around the world, lunar new year celebrations are considered the most festive holiday in a calendar year. Family members from far and near would travel home for family reunion as they usher out the old year,…
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Felicity Jones, the Birmingham-born actress who played Jyn Erso in Star Wars’ latest flick “Rogue One”, has so far impressed the media with her fashion styles. Image: Felicity Jones The 33-year-old has walked the red carpet in different outfits as she continues her press tour for the new movie. Jones, who also featured in “The…
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Felicity Jones is surely having a good year just as she has enjoyed lots of memorable moments in the past years. The English actress featured as Jyn Erso in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’. “Look, I have a smile permanently on my face,” the multiple awards winner told ET Online, pointing to her beautifully…
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Mevlut Mert Altintas murdered Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey who once served his country in North Korea, and his death is said to be inspired by “terrorism”. Image shows Mevlut Mert Altintas after he was killed. However, Russian officials believe the aim was to spark a war between the two countries. Altintas was…
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Russian president Vladimir Putin has rescheduled his press conference to mourn the ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov who is pictured lifeless on the ground. The deceased was shot by Mevlut Mert Altintas at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey, on 19 December, 2016. Media reports say Andrei Karlov‘s death could have links to terrorism because the…
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Gustavo “El Loco” Quintero, who is known for his hit track “Carita del Angel” among others, has died. His last performance was at a concert held in Medellin where he sang most of his popular songs on 10 December. According to a report from Telesurtv.net, the tropical music icon died at the age of 76…
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An American pastor in Turkey has been put behind bars for an alleged threat to national security. The charges against him are reportedly false. “In the case of evangelical Pastor Brunson, pictured above with his wife, his detainment has been done entirely without legitimate charges. Christian workers in the region say that Turkey claims to…
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Being a leader is in itself a big challenge – a reason most people would rather follow than lead the way. One’s abilities are always proven through tests, in a practical way, and this goes a long way in determining how successful a leader can be. “A first-time leadership job is very stressful,” said Richard…
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They say “you only grow old when you stop reading,” so if you’re reading this, consider yourself one of the amazing young people who aren’t afraid to make mistakes but are willing to learn from them. Stories, no doubt, make lessons easier. Here’s a true life story from James Altucher, someone who thinks his mistakes…