Frank Lampard struggles on Manchester City debut

After thirteen years as one of Stamford Bridge's favourite sons, Frank Lampard stepped out in a Manchester City shirt for the first time as his new side faced Arsenal at the Emirates.

Chelsea fans will no doubt still be getting used to the fact their all-time top goalscorer is plying his trade for a title rival and unfortunately for Lampard, the feeling seems mutual.

The 36-year-old stuggled to keep up with the pace of Arsenal's bustling midfielders during his first bit of action since being hauled of at half time by Jose Mourinho against Norwich in May.

Lampard, as always, was calm and considered in possession as he ticked things along next Fernandinho in the heart of City's midfielder.

However, the Chelsea legend's main issue came when Arsenal were counter-attacking. It was here that Lampard looked like a man still trying to catch his breath as he made several fouls before being shown a yellow card for a late lunge on Aaron Ramsey.

Lampard spent the majority of his Chelsea career on the left side of the central midfield position, but didn't seem as comfortable with such a role on Saturday, often finding himself too far out wide.

The former Blues star did almost earn a delightful assist after he passed through the legs of Laurent Koscielny and onto David Silva, but the ball was cut out and it was to be the highlight of a disappointing 45 minutes for Lampard.

Just as Mourinho brought the veteran off as Chelsea struggled against Norwich last season, City boss Manuel Pellegrini made the cut-throat decision that Lampard's City debut wouldn't extend the half-time break.

With City ahead after a first half goal from Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri replaced Lampard in a change that may well signal the end of his time in the Premier League.

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This could put an end to human race: Ebola virus could mutate to become an AIRBORNE disease- Expert

As the Ebola outbreak rampages through Africa scientists are privately concerned the virus could mutate to become airborne, one expert has warned.

So far 2,300 people have lost their lives to the disease with more than 4,300 cases recorded in West Africa in the last six months - the worst outbreak since the disease was discovered in 1976.

 The World Health Organisation has warned there may be thousands of new cases each week in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Nigeria by early October.

Fifteen countries could be hit by the outbreak - putting the lives of 22 million people at risk, a new study has revealed.

But behind closed doors, virologists fear what we have seen so far may be just the tip of the iceberg.

Writing for the New York Times, Michael Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy a the University of Minnesota, said those experts are loathed to discuss their concerns in public, for fear of whipping up hysteria.

Discussing the possible future course of the current outbreak, he said: 'The second possibility is one that virologists are loath to discuss openly but are definitely considering in private: that an Ebola virus could mutate to become transmissible through the air.'  

But the chair of the UK's Health Protection Agency, Professor David Heymann of the London School of Hygiene of Tropical Medicine, said it is impossible to predict how any virus will mutate.

He said scientists across the world do not know enough about genetics to be able to say how the ebola virus will change over time.

The virus can currently only be transmitted through close contact with bodily fluids, including blood, of an infected patient.

But  Dr Osterholm warns viruses similar to Ebola are notorious for replicating and reinventing themselves.

It means the virus that first broke out in Guinea in February may be very different to the one now invading Nigeria, Congo and Cameroon.

Pointing to the example of the H1N1 influenza virus that saw bird flu sweep the globe in 2009, Dr Osterholm said: 'If certain mutations occurred, it would mean that just breathing would put one at risk of contracting Ebola.' 

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The rich do suffer: Billionaires left powerless to huge wave battering their multimillion-dollar homes

The rich and famous are well-seasoned in dodging the lurking paparazzi in their Malibu haven.

But as these pictures prove, they are currently contending with a bigger threat in their exclusive gated community - their multimillion-dollar homes are getting battered by huge waves which are spilling over into their seaside showplaces.

The erosion of the beach means the celebrities and billionaires who live along the exclusive beach stretch of Malibu Colony are powerless to protect their guarded houses from the forces of nature.

As these photos powerful waves have smashed through glass panels, pulled down fences and destroyed many beach side balconies which are owned by some of the most wealthy and powerful people in the United States.

In recent years, winter storms and rising high tides have reduced the size of the famously long and impressive beach and now the high tides threaten to erode the foundations of the homes along the coast - despite millions already having been spent on a sea wall further along the coast and sand bag defenses.

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Selfie-made-easy: 20-year-old designer who has dressed Lady Gaga created a giant, glittery selfie-taking sombrero

As London Fashion Week gets underway, fashionistas everywhere will be trying to outdo each other this weekend. And here's one accessory that's sure to make you stand out - and give you a picture to prove it.

A 20-year-old designer who has dressed Lady Gaga and Rita Ora has created a giant, glittery selfie-taking sombrero.

The bright pink number is the result of a collaboration between London-based Christian Cowan-Sanluis and Acer, and features a top of the range tablet dangling off the side.

The £599 couture hat spins 360 degrees - helping selfie lovers find their best angle - and is available through appointment only.

 

 Dubbed the 'Christian Cowan-Sanluis x Acer Selfie-Hat', the piece combines the designer's unique and playful style with the Taiwanese tech firm's top-notch technology.

The hat's sparkly pink design is inspired by Cowan-Sanluis' AW14 collection. No starnger to outrageous outfits, Lady Gaga was pictured earlier this year in a version of the hat (minus the tablet) which she teamed with a matching glittery pink suit.

The high tech version comes with a tablet that spins while being worn and helps detect the user's best angle whilst the selfie camera is activated, letting them snap and review photos from any angle desired.

The selfie sombrero helps the user understand lighting and how various expressions can change your face to create the perfect social media moment.

Users can then access apps such as Facebook or Instagram whilst wearing the hat to up load their selfies instantly and share them with the world.

Christian Cowan-Sanluis is a first year fashion student at London College of Fashion but has already worked with some of the world's most A-list fashion icons. 

He has already presented several collections at London Fashion Week, and Acer say his unique style was the perfect match for their selfie hat project.

'We wanted to work with someone young and fresh, that not only understands the selfie culture, but both currently is part of it and works with people in it', said an Acer spokesperson.

Cowan-Sanluis explains: 'With the hat, we wanted to take an element from my last collection, but correspondingly integrate the most popular zeitgeist there is in technology at the moment, the selfie. 

'We also wanted to give it a fun and playful approach, but that in the end helps the user to better understand their face when taking a self-portrait.

'There has been a lot of articles over the last year looking at how the selfie has gotten so big and being monetised on, celebrities such as Kim Kardashian making a selfie book and the term becoming part of mainstream society. 

'But on the other side, a lot of people taking selfies struggle to find the full potential of their front-facing camera when they use their hand. The hat helps to perfect the shot, either if it's a cute, sexy or silly selfie.'

A Selfie-Hat service provides you with a personal introduction to the hat with consultation from Christian Cowan-Sanluis, but it's only available in central London.

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Miley Cyrus shares naked shower photo

She's hit the road again for her Bangerz World Tour after a month long break.

And Miley Cyrus kicked off her travels by posting a photo of herself on Thursday naked in a shower. The star was in her in hotel in Puerto Rico. 

The 21-year-old pop diva Photoshopped a large red heart over her derriere in the image captioned: 'F*** YEAH PUERTO RICAN SHOWER  #showeringinnatureisdashitmane'

The We Can't Stop hitmaker had her back to the camera in the spacious and luxurious enclosure. 

That night, she was pictured rocked out at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, sporting a cut-out neon orange leotard and a variety of wacky sunglasses. 

 

 

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Report: Blood of Ebola survivors is being traded in black market

A 'treatment' for Ebola made from the blood of survivors of the vicious disease is being traded on the black market in West Africa, it has emerged. 

Health experts have warned the serums could contain other harmful infections as the World Health Organisation vowed to work with governments to stamp out the illicit trade.  

The 'convalescent serum' is made from survivors' blood, which contains antibodies that could help fight the virus, Bloomberg News reported.

Margaret Chan, director-general of the WHO said: ‘There is a danger that such serums could contain other infections and wouldn’t be administered properly.'

The announcement comes as the WHO said new cases in West Africa are increasing faster than the capacity to manage them.

More than 2,400 people have died from Ebola in recent months and almost 4,700 people have been infected, making it the largest outbreak in history.

Patients are given intravenous fluids, blood transfusions and antibiotics to bolster their immune systems and help fight off other infections.

However, the blood of survivors contains natural antibodies that can protect against Ebola.

Antibodies are produced by the body’s white blood cells and bind to foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria to neutralise them as a threat.

About half of the people infected during the current outbreak have survived, providing a potential pool of donors.

The WHO is developing a system where blood from survivors of the disease can be drawn out safely and re-injected into patients.

It comes as Ebola survivor Dr Kent Brantly donated blood to a fellow American aid worker infected with the diesase.

Dr Rick Sacra received blood transfusions from Dr Brantly shortly after he arrived at the Nebraska Medical Center last Friday.

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Rio Ferdinanad: I never got the chance to say goodbye to United

Rio Ferdinand returns to Manchester United for the first time on Sunday, complaining the club he served for 12 years never let him say goodbye before his move to QPR.

Ferdinand made 455 appearances and a huge contribution to United’s success under Sir Alex Ferguson. But executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward stunned the defender by choosing to tell him immediately after the last game of last season, in the away dressing room at Southampton, that he was not going to be offered a new contract. As a result, the 35-year-old former England captain left for Loftus Road in July.

‘I had great years at Old Trafford,’ Ferdinand told the BBC. ‘I never got to say goodbye when I left, which was unfortunate, so it will be a nice opportunity to say bye to a lot of people who supported me and helped me.’

Ferdinand’s feathers will be ruffled further by Louis van Gaal, who yesterday appeared to dismiss him as a has-been. Asked if Ferdinand would still be a valuable asset, United’s manager replied: ‘No. There is a time to stay and time to go and I think he decided to go. He was a great player and maybe he is still a great player, but there is always a time to go for a player in a club.’

This weekend the first extracts of Ferdinand’s autobiography will appear in a newspaper serialisation, with the centre half expected to give forthright views on John Terry, David Moyes and Roy Hodgson.

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I won't change my lifestyle- Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho said he doesn't plan on changing his lifestyle off the pitch, but that it wouldn't keep him from fighting to add one more title to an illustrious career that currently has made a stopover at Queretaro in the Liga MX.

Ronaldinho, who was officially introduced by the club he signed with last week, has been a king of the World Cup with Brazil, the Champions League and La Liga with Barcelona, and the Copa Libertadores with Atletico Mineiro. However, he's known as a king of nightlife, a bon vivant and party animal.

At 34 years of age and in the twilight of his career, Ronaldinho doesn't believe it's time to change his lifestyle.

"I've always led the same kind of lifestyle, and all the teams I've played on, I've been a champion," said Ronaldinho during a press conference in Mexico's capital. "I hope to continue leading the same lifestyle and to keep being a champion."

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Beyonce Knowles and Nicki Minaj Perform at 'On the Run' Show in Paris

Beyonce Knowles was joined onstage by a special guest when she and husband Jay-Z brought their "On the Run" joint tour to Paris on Friday, September 12. During the first of the two-night concert in the city, the diva brought out Nicki Minaj for the first live performance of their collaboration, the remix of "Flawless".

The two divas took the stage at Stade de France in colorful Versus Versace outfits. Bey flaunted her long legs in a leotard-like ensemble while Onika wrapped her killer curves and bared her cleavage in a bodysuit.

Lucky fans at the show shared photos and videos of the superstars' performance, which later became a trending topic on Twitter. Those who weren't lucky enough to make it to the Friday concert can still watch Queen Bey slay with Minaj on HBO's "On the Run Tour: Beyonce and Jay Z" special that will air on Saturday, September 20.

After the show, Minaj posted an Instagram photo of her posing with Bey while Jay-Z makes an unexpected appearance in the background. "The QUEEN, could never thank you enough," the raptress wrote in the caption.

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Yorkville Endoscopy clinic Med Director Fired After Joan Rivers' Death

Dr. Lawrence Cohen, the medical director of Yorkville Endoscopy where Joan Rivers underwent surgery before her death, was let go by the clinic's board. He allegedly allowed the comedienne's personal ear, nose and throat specialist into the clinic although the doctor wasn't authorized to practice medicine there.

"Dr. Cohen is not currently performing procedures at Yorkville Endoscopy, nor is he currently serving as medical director," said a spokesperson for the private Upper East Side clinic as investigation by the state Health Department and the medical examiner into Rivers' death was still underway.

Rumor suggested Rivers only signed off on an endoscopy, but her private doctor who accompanied her to the clinic performed an unplanned biopsy on her vocal cords. According to New York Daily News, the alleged biopsy which the clinic denied ever took place caused laryngospasm and cut off her air supply.

Joan passed away September 4 after being hospitalized for a week at the Mount Sinai Hospital. She was put on life support after going into cardiac arrest during the surgery. Her funeral on September 7 at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan was attended by many public figures like Howard Stern and Hugh Jackman.

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Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Chelsea....'Forget it'- Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports about Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Chelsea.

Ronaldo, 29, has been the subject of speculation recently, with frequent suggestions that he is unhappy at Los Blancos and wants to leave the club.

Mourinho coached his compatriot for three years during his time in charge at Madrid, but rejected talk at his news conference on Friday that the Portugal captain is on his way to Chelsea.

"Pfff... forget it," he said, when questioned on the possibility of Ronaldo moving to West London.

Mourinho went on to praise the work of his club in the transfer market this summer, stating that they did an "amazing job" in securing all their major targets.

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