Justin Bieber and Chris Brown Collaborating on a New Song

Justin Bieber and Chris Brown have confirmed that they are collaborating on a new song. On Monday, June 16, the Canadian star shared an Instagram picture of him and Breezy hanging out in a recording studio together.

"Studio, me and CB did 1 for the fans," he captioned the black-and-white photo. There's still no official word on the title of the collaboration or when it will be released, but this won't be the duo's first time to work together. Bieber was previously featured in "Next to You", a duet appearing in Brown's 2011 album, "F.A.M.E.".

Both Bieber and Brown have been working hard on their respective music. Bieber has shared many Instagram photos to tease his upcoming collaborations with Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone and Cody Simpson among others.

Meanwhile, Brown is now finishing his "X" album which was delayed due to his recent incarceration. The "Loyal" hitmaker recently posted a picture of him, Tyga and Lil Boosie in a studio, hinting that he's also readying "Fan of a Fan 2" album.

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Iran played for the draw- Mikel

John Obi Mikel has expressed disappointment at Iran's game plan and claimed they wanted to frustrate Nigeria after the sides played out a goalless draw in their 2014 World Cup Group F game.
The Chelsea midfielder expressed his unhappiness at the outcome and claimed Iran played for the draw while Nigeria wanted to win.
He told a news conference: "We are all disappointed. The first game of every tournament is very important. When you watch the way Iran played, they had 11 men behind the ball the entire game and it was hard for us to create chances.
"They sat back and it became difficult. It was a game we wanted to win, but they wanted to play a bit different."

Nigeria play Bosnia and Herzegovina in their next game and Mikel believes three points will be crucial.
"A draw is a bad result, but we still have two games to play. Next game, we have to make sure we are clinical in front of goal to win the game."

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi was more considered in his appraisal of his side's lack of cutting edge in front of goal, and admitted he knew Iran would set up to play a cautious game.
"We set out to finish the game in the first 20-25 minutes. When things weren't happening for us, frustration and anxiety set in, but this is football. You try again in the next game," he said.
"We want to change direction of play all the time, but I'm not happy because we were not overwhelming up front. But you have to respect Iran for carrying out their game plan.
"You never know in football. Some days it goes your way. Today, we didn't play badly, we just couldn't convert.
"In football, even the best coaches in the world are not going to tell you they're going to win before the game. In my country, we want to win at all costs. We didn't win, but it's not the end of the world. We will try to prepare for the next game and take it from there."

Meanwhile, Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama believes the Super Eagles' forthcoming game against Bosnia and Herzegovina will be like a final.
The Super Eagles face Argentina, one of the favourites to advance to the latter stages of the tournament, in their third and final Group F game and therefore must get points on the board while they can.
Enyeama said: "Bosnia is like a final match for us. We are going to go out there and see what we can achieve. We fall like a team and we win like a team."

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Justin Bieber Cleared from Charges in an Attempted Robbery Case

The 20-year-old pop star was accused of trying to take a woman's phone in May, but he will not face charges in the case. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office Frank Mateljan said on Monday, June 16 that the office had decided not to charge Bieber because of insufficient evidence.

Last month, a woman claimed that the Canadian singer tried to take her phone during an alleged scuffle at the Sherman Oaks Castle Park. Bieber, who was at the park with his friends, "then approached and accused her of videotaping him," the woman told police. "He demanded to see her phone, then reached into her purse and pulled the phone out," read the report.

Nine employees who were interviewed about the alleged scuffle did not report such incident. Additionally, the area was not covered by security cameras.

The "Baby" singer has faced some legal problems. Earlier this year, he was accused of pelting raw eggs at his neighbor's house in Calabasas and caused $20,000 in damage. He additionally was arrested for DUI in Miami Beach, Fla. and was accused of assaulting a limo driver in Toronto. According to TMZ, the entertainer will face criminal vandalism charges in the egging case.

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Thomas Muller hat-trick with Pepe's Madness Sank Portugal

Germany made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign as three goals from Thomas Muller saw them ease to a 4-0 victory over 10-man Portugal in their opening match in Group G.
The match started brightly, and Germany might have felt some frustration at failing to take a lead when Sami Khedira, receiving a poor clearance from Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio, missed the target with the goalmouth gaping.
Joachim Low's men had little cause to dwell on the miss, however, as moments later Joao Pereira pulled down Mario Gotze in the area, and Bayern Munich teammate Muller stepped up to convert the penalty.
The Germans were two ahead with a little over half an hour played: After Gotze had seen his shot deflected wide, Mats Hummels rose high to power the ensuing Toni Kroos corner into the back of the net.

 

 

Portugal's hopes of salvaging a result receded further in the minutes that followed when Pepe was dismissed for violent conduct, having thrown an arm at Muller before stooping to clash heads with his opponent. Germany then tightened their grip when Muller took advantage of a Bruno Alves error in defence to make it 3-0 just before the break.

The 10 men of Portugal struggled to muster a response in the second half as Cristiano Ronaldo, whose fitness had been cause for concern in the build-up to the game, was forced to play the full 90 minutes, with injuries to Hugo Almeida and Fabio Coentrao leading Paulo Bento to use all three substitutes by the 65th minute.
With a little over 15 minutes to play, Portugal saw a penalty appeal turned down when Eder went down in the area, and all hope was extinguished soon afterwards as Muller was able to complete his hat trick with a simple finish after Andre Schurrle's effort was parried into his path.

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The Split between the Catholic Church and the Church of England is a 'scandal' that can only be fixed with a gift from God- Pope

The centuries-old divide between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church is a 'scandal', Pope Francis said as he met the Archbishop of Canterbury in Rome.

The leader of 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide said a goal of full unity between the two churches 'may seem distant' but it remained an aim that should direct their 'every step'.

He said progress towards full unity would not be the result of human actions alone, but would be a 'free gift of God'.

'Beneath his merciful gaze, we cannot claim that our division is anything less than a scandal and an obstacle to our proclaiming the Gospel of salvation to the world,' the Pope told Archbishop Justin Welby.

'Our vision is often blurred by the cumulative burden of our divisions and our will is not always free of that human ambition which can accompany even our desire to preach the Gospel as the Lord commanded.'

The Pope was speaking as the two men met at the Vatican for the second time since they were installed as leaders of their churches last year.

The Archbishop’s visit to Rome, which began on Saturday, focused on work by the churches to eliminate human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

Mr Welby described human trafficking and slavery as 'a grave crime' against humanity.

He also praised the Pope’s 'remarkable' care for the poor and suffering, and his 'passion' for reconciliation, witnessed recently in his visit to the Middle East.

The Archbishop said he hoped that the collaboration with Pope Francis would lead to an 'effective challenge' to the 'unspeakable disasters of war and conflict' throughout the world.

Mr Welby - who gave a gift to the Pope of a cutting from a fig tree in Lambeth Palace planted by the last Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury, Cardinal Pole - added that the Church of England remained 'deeply committed' to ecumenical talks.

But he added: 'I realise that there are matters of deep significance that separate us.'

The meeting comes as the General Synod is widely expected to give final approval next month to legislation introducing the first woman bishops in the Church of England, making the prospect of unity between the two churches appear more distant.

The Roman Catholic Church does not allow women to become priests.

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I would never put my career at risk even for a World Cup- Ronaldo's Statement in Warmup for Group G Match against Germany

Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself fit on Sunday and ready to play in Portugal's World Cup opener against Germany.
Ronaldo said he had recovered from a left-knee injury that has bothered him recently.
"I would be the first to tell the coach if I were unable to play, I would never put my career at risk even for a World Cup," Ronaldo said as he prepared for Tuesday's match in Group G.
"I'd love to be 110 percent and but I am 100 percent and that is enough to help my team," the Real Madrid striker said.
The Portugal forward and FIFA player of the year was seen earlier this week walking away from training with ice bags on his knee. He wore a bandage on the knee during Sunday's practice at the match venue, the Arena Fonte Nova.
"Obviously I wish I did not have any pain, but that is impossible," Ronaldo said. "I don't think there's ever been a day without pain."
Ronaldo played in his team's Champions League final on May 24 despite earlier doubts about his fitness and scored a penalty to complete Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over city rival Atletico.
Both German and Portuguese teams have stressed that Portugal is not just about Ronaldo. But Portugal's hopes of upsetting Germany will hinge on Ronaldo's ability to score.
"The importance of having in the team a player like Cristiano is enormous, but this does not mean we have to be world champions," Portugal coach Paulo Bento said Sunday. "All 23 players have to be like a compact team in order to achieve a good result."
Ronaldo said "one player is not a team.
"I can make a difference but I am here to help the team."
Germany goes into the match with recent history on its side. Germany has won the last three tournament matches against Portugal: a 3-1 win in the match for third place at the 2006 World Cup; a 3-2 win at Euro 2008 and a 1-0 victory in their opener at Euro 2012.
"Obviously history has been positive for Germany. But Real has beaten Bayern Munich (in the Champions League semifinals) and maybe this will be the year to change the history and Monday would be the best day for it to happen," Ronaldo said. "It's a new tournament, new players, our team is good, we have confidence."
That said, the talismanic forward was wary of raising expectations too far.
"We must be humble. It's a difficult start for us," he added. "We are playing one of the favorites and one of the best teams. I personally and the entire team is very motivated and we want to enjoy the tournament."

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Fathers Day: As Kim Kardashian Shares Cute Photo of Daughter 'North' with Her Best Dad 'Kanye' on Fathers Day

It seems that Father's Day tuckered out poor old Kanye West.

With the celebration falling on the same day as daughter North's first birthday, the doting daddy succumbed to a snooze as their fun-filled day came to an end - watching a sports game from the comfort of his bed with his mini-me tucked sweetly under his arm.

Of course, snap-happy Kim Kardashian couldn't resist sharing a sweet photo with fans on social media of her husband and precious daughter lying fast asleep in their matching grey outfits.

It's clear the 33-year-old reality star was overflowing with love as she provided an elaborate caption with the heartwarming snapshot.

'This is what life is about! Our baby girl turned 1 today! We played so hard they passed out while we were watching the game!'

She continued: 'Happy Father's Day to the best daddy in the world! The way you love our daughter and protect her makes me filled with so much love! #BestDayEver #Twins #HappyFathersDay #HappyBirthday.'

In the photo, Kanye reclined beneath plush white bedding wearing a snug-fitting grey T-shirt, with
a gold chain around his neck.

The 37-year-old kept his only child close to him, with a protective arm wrapped around her pint-sized body.

The infant looked snug as a bug as she slumbered peacefully, clad in a grey long-sleeved top and matching leggings.

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2014 World Cup: 5 Best Goals So Far

Though, not every team has played their opening World Cup game, but already a number of players have showcased their talents with outstanding goal scoring performances. With Netherland arguably at the top with their outstanding dismantling of Spain.
We bring before you our 5 outstanding performer so far:

1.Robin van Persie (Netherlands)

The United player have scored one of the arguably best goal of the tournament so far.

In an incredible diving header the 30-year-old rammed the ball into the goal, humiliating experienced Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas.

Scoring twice for the Dutch side that trashed current holders Spain.

2. Neymar (Brazil)

The 22-year-old striker stole the show for Brazil when they came from behind to open the World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Croatia.

The Barcelona forward found the net either side of half-time, after Marcelo scored an early own goal.

His first goal was a low, sweeping effort that crept into the net from 25 yards while his second, 19 minutes before the end, was the conversion of a penalty.

3. Ajen Robben (The Netherlands)

The Netherlands star scored twice with ease in his side’s 5-1 mauling of Spain and was a thorn in the side of Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos.

Robben’s second stunning goal of the night came after he ran out defender Salvador Ramos before gliding around the Spanish keeper to hit the back of the net.

The 30-year-old also set a new record as his 37-kilometre sprint was the fastest ever recorded by Fifa during a match.

4. Karim Benzema (France)

He scored twice and created a third that was confirmed by goal-line technology as France beat Honduras 3-0 Sunday in its first World Cup match.

Benzema first converted a penalty just before halftime after Wilson Palacios was sent off with his second yellow card for charging into the back of Paul Pogba.
With Honduras down to 10 men, France continued to dominate and Benzema created the second goal in the 48th minute — the first to be confirmed by goal-line technology at the World Cup. Benzema's shot hit the post and came back across goal before goalkeeper Noel Valladeres fumbled it over his own line. With the new technology system confirming the ball crossed the line, referee Sandro Ricci gave the goal despite Honduran protests.
Benzema scored his second in the 72nd, firing in powerfully from inside the area.

5. Lionel Messi

And, suddenly, he was free. His tormentors were in a heap, the ball was in the net, and Lionel Messi was racing off towards the corner flag, chased only by delirious team-mates, unburdened at last at this World Cup.
He proved doubters wrong with that sublime goal after missing a vital chance.

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World Cup Riots: As Brazil Police Shoot Live Round at Anti-World Cup Protesters

A police officer can be seen on an Associated Press video firing what appeared to be a live pistol round at anti-World Cup protesters Sunday near Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium.
During the small but violent and chaotic protest that played out about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) from the stadium, another man in plainclothes who identified himself as a police officer also pulled a pistol and fired two shots into the air.
Pedro Dantas, a spokesman for the Rio government agency that oversees all security forces, said it would have no comment until it could review the video. He said there had been no reports of any shooting victims during the protest.

The action took place around the beginning of the game between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina -- the first World Cup match played in Maracana stadium since 1950.
"We're seeing tonight the same police brutality we've seen during the past year, and that's why we have to keep protesting,'' said Karen Rodrigues, a 23-year-old student at the demonstration that drew around 200 people. Another protest occurred in the capital, Brasilia, but drew only a handful of participants, and a small protest also was held in Porto Alegre.

Mass protests broke out across Brazil during last year's Confederations Cup tournament, the warm-up to FIFA's premier event. At that time, more than 1 million Brazilians took to the streets on a single day in the largest demonstrations this South American nation had seen in a generation.
But those mass protests died down after about two weeks. Since then, hundreds of smaller, violent protests have been seen across the country, though primarily in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

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