Duke of Cambridge 'Prince William' off to Cambridge University to Study Agricultural Management

Prince William is going back to school. Kensington Palace announced on Monday, December 30 that the father of one would enroll in an agricultural management program at Cambridge University. The 10-week course will start from January until mid-March.

"The course has been designed to help provide the Duke with an understanding of contemporary issues affecting agricultural business and rural communities in the United Kingdom," the Palace said. Prince William

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Giroud will need rest say Arsene Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he is struggling to find a gap in the fixture list to give Olivier Giroud a much-needed rest, after conceding his squad is "lightweight" and relies on the physical input provided by his French goal striker.

With the much-maligned Nicklas Bendtner acting as Giroud’s back-up in an Arsenal squad lacking out-and-out hit-men, Wenger’s lead marksman has taken on a huge workload by playing in virtually every game so far this season.

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Beyonce Knowles' visual album, "Beyonce" becomes a top pirated song

Beyonce Knowles' visual album, "Beyonce", has become a big target of piracy. The 14-song and 17-music video set was illegally downloaded for 240,000 times in its first week. Available for $15.99, the album could have grossed another $3.8 million in sales.

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Justin Bieber Is '100 Percent' Not Retiring, Management Insists

Last week, Justin Bieber made headlines after announcing that he would "officially" quit music. However, Bieber's management has said that beliebers around the world have nothing to worry about because the retirement is not going to happen.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z Spend $100,000 in Alcoholic Drinks for People at Atlanta Club

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z partied hard in Atlanta on Friday, December 27. The couple reportedly bought $100,000 in alcoholic drinks for people at the VIP section at Club Reign during the fun-filled night.

According to TMZ, the "Grown Woman" singer and her rapper husband headed to the establishment after his sold-out show at the Philips Arena. They ordered Dusse and Ace of Spades and shared them with people at their VIP section. The couple reportedly was joined by Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow, Dream and Trey Songz.

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The Nigerian born Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka’s Daughter is Dead

Iyetade Soyinka, a daughter of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, has died. Ms. Soyinka, who was born June 6, 1965, died at the University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital where she was being treated for an undisclosed ailment.

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Ten predictions that may likely end Up being true in 2014

1. Television

On television, Girls and Game of Thrones (pictured) will return to HBO, Jimmy Fallon will take over The Tonight Show in February, How I Met Your Mother will end in March, and the show 24 will air for the first time in four years. The final season of Mad Men will begin in the spring, and with any luck, most of us will go back to not caring about Duck Dynasty.

2. Climate Change

Unfortunately, we’re likely to see more extreme weather events and natural disasters like Typhoon Haiyan in 2014. While arctic sea ice recovered a bit this year, geopolitical scrambles over oil-rich Arctic sea beds are likely to continue, and weather patterns are likely to change. Whether or not you agree with the scientific consensus about climate change, it’s clear that we need to reconsider where we’re building our homes and cities, and how we can best protect people from future disasters. On the bright side, we’ll also get to see more stunning photos of historic snow storms. 

3. Sports

Between Russia’s Winter Olympics and Brazil’s World Cup, 2014 will be a huge year for both global sporting events — and for protests concerning gay rights and economic inequality. 

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Nigeria’s most premium awards show 'Headies 2013' - Photos + Full list of winners

TheNigeria's most premium awards show 'Headies 2013', was held on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. 

Hosted by the suave hip-hop artiste, Dr Sid & delectable songstress, Tiwa Savage, this year’s nomination had the tightest competition with a selection of some of the hottest names in the Nigerian music scene.

Olamide emerged the biggest winner of the night with three awards. Fast rising Afro pop artiste, Sean Tizzle also won the Next rated awards and a Hyundai Tucson SUV. Davido also bagged the Hip Hop World Revelation of the year award and Best R&B/Pop Album.

The Hall of Fame award went to legendary Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal who later closed the show with a five-star performance. 

More photos and full list of winners after the cut...

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Jet Li is battling hyperthyroidism

The Chinese action movie star reveals his health issue during the taping of a Chinese talent show where he is judging. "I have hyperthyroidism, sometimes I'd lose 15 kilograms, sometimes I'd gain 15 kilograms," he says.

"I'm really fat right now. That's a fact. And I haven't had a chance to slim down, because the medication I am taking controls my heart rate, so I cannot exercise...," he continues. "I'll wait until the doctor says I can do simple exercises before slimming down."

The martial arts actor, 50, is determined to beat the illness, "I have brilliant days when I am at my best... as well as days when I question whether I can still continue working. I can be in pain, but I cannot cry, and must face it head on."

"I'm just a regular guy, I'm not Wong Fei Hung, I'm not Huo Yuan Jia," the actor continues, referring to the kung fu heroes he portrays on films, "I'm not a hero. I'm just like you." He adds, "I'm in pain, but I'm not suffering. I'm happy."

Jet Li will reprise his role as Yin Yang, a hand-to-hand combat expert, in Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables 3". 
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PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Slammed Justin Bieber for Buying Dog

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA doesn't applaud Justin Bieber's decision to buy a dog. Despite showing his love to animal, the Canadian pop star is criticized for failing to set a good example to his fans by purchasing a puppy from a pet store instead of adopting one from a shelter.

Daphna Nachminovitch, PETA's Senior Vice President of Cruelty Investigations, tells Wenn, "Whether or not reports are true that Justin Bieber purchased a puppy from a pet store for $600, PETA wants to remind everyone that when you buy a dog or cat from a pet store or breeder, you sentence an animal in a shelter to death."

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Lady GaGa: 'I Have Found Love'

Lady GaGa says it is hard to find love because of fame and success, but she has found it now. Gracing the cover of Fashion magazine's February issue, the "Applause" singer talks about her actor boyfriend Taylor Kinney, fashion and her music in an interview for the spread.

"It has been hard for me to find it but I have found love," GaGa tells the magazine. "When you meet someone that's not intimidated by the amazing people that are around you [or] by the love that you receive - that's love. Men weren't always happy for me. It was very challenging to watch a woman be so successful."

The pop star, who sports a unique pair of glasses and gray top on the cover, additionally shares how music helps her fight depression. "I put all my pain into my work and as joyful as this album is, this joy and if you look at the album cover there's an explosion of joy that is coming from a place of intense sadness that's been in my heart since I was younger and this is why we understand each other because I was not born happy, naturally always joyful or believing in myself," she explains. "I was born with a sad heart. I didn't feel alive unless I was on a stage."

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Kanye West promises to stop saying negative words about anyone for six months

In his latest rant during the last stop of his Yeezus Tour in Toronto on December 23, Kanye promised not to say negative things about anyone for six whole month...

Everything I'm saying that’s not allowed, soak it in right now. This might be the last time y’all hear me talk s*** for a long time. Might be another like 6 months, at least. You’re just gonna have to run back the interviews and sh*t if you wanna hear some realness!

"I’m gonna tell y’all right now that all of the ideas, what they call the rants the streams of consciousness that I express, I told y’all, save those tapes and everything because I’ve decided to completely focus everything in 2014, on new ideas and on creative outlets. I’m not [going to] ever bring up Nike again, and the only way I’ll bring them up is in a positive light … I’ll never bring up the Grammys again in a negative light, because I actually appreciate the 21 Grammys that I did win.”

"Because I’m not [trying] to be a dude that has all the opportunities in the world and only focuses on the negative, or complains about it, or just gets in some type of zone that just having to turn up all the time and sh*t. So I’m letting you all now that this is the last Yeezus show, and this is the last time you’ll ever hear me say negative about anyone.."

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Justin Bieber 'Isn't Retiring', just joking Says Source

Earlier this week, Justin Bieber saddened his fans after announcing on Twitter that he's "officially" quitting music. However, a source close to the 19-year-old singer has explained that the retirement claim is "a joke."

"He isn't retiring, clearly," the source told Us Weekly. "It was a joke and he explained in two tweets afterwards! He is basically poking fun of how quickly news spreads without anyone vetting if it is true or not."

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The Most Pirated Show in 2013 - 'Game of Thrones'

The season finale of "Game of Thrones" is officially the most-pirated television show by episode for the second year in a row. The third season finale in June was downloaded 5.9 million times, mostly within the first week after the episode aired on HBO.

TorrentFreak counted the figures based on files downloaded via BitTorrent's file-sharing protocol, excluding illegal sharing on cyberlocker and streaming sites. Ironically, "Game of Thrones" season 3 finale was watched by only 5.4 million viewers on television. Back in 2012, the second season finale was downloaded 4.2 million times.

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Chris Brown's Latest Song 'Wildcat' got online

Chris Brown's new song called "Wildcat" has landed online. Produced by Drumma Boy, the slow R&B jam features the troubled singer discussing his two favorite things, girls and weeds.

"You said that you ain't smoke in a while baby/ So we gon' f**k and I'mma roll up/ It's getting loud, blowing on that loud girl/ Baby I'mma work you out girl, work you out girl/ I love you, Mary Jane," he sings.

There's still no word whether or not "Wildcat" will be featured in his long-delayed album, "X". Originally planned to be released earlier this year, the follow-up to 2012's "Fortune" has been pushed back to next year.
Last week, the 24-year-old singer released two versions of his new single "Loyal". Lil Wayne and Too Short are featured in the first version while Wayne and French Montana appear in the other one. 

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Forbes' Best Actors for the Buck - Emma Stone, Mila Kunis and Jennifer Lawrence Top List

Women dominate Forbes' Best Actors for the Buck this year. Emma Stone, Mila Kunis and Jennifer Lawrence are on the top 3. It's the opposite list of Hollywood's most overpaid stars, which means that whoever making it on the list is worth every penny spent on them.

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Kelly Clarkson Sings 'Blue Christmas' on 'Today' - Video

Kelly Clarkson made a special appearance in the December 25 episode of "Today" show. The "American Idol" winner performed her version of a Christmas classic called "Blue Christmas".

During her performance, Clarkson showcased her amazing vocal while being backed by a band whose members donned suits. Looking stunning in a knee-length red dress, she sang in front of a sparkly red mirophone.

Clarkson's version of the track is featured in "Wrapped in Red", her Christmas set which arrived back in October. Featuring appearances from the likes of Trisha Yearwood and Reba McEntire, the album has been staying in the top 10 of Billboard 200 chart for several months now.

Clarkson is spending her first Christmas with husband Brandon Blackstock. The pair got married earlier this year and the "Tie It Up" songstress is currently pregnant with her first child. 

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Photos Showing How Christmas was Celebrated Around the World

In America, we typically think of Christmas as a celebration of snow, Santa, warm fires, and a beautifully decorated tree. But the traditions look different, depending on where you are in the world.

While some prefer eggnog, others prefer a pint of Guinness; while some call him Santa Claus, others know him as 'Sinterklaas.' Here's a look at 15 unique ways in which Christmas is celebrated around the world:

1. Japan

Forget Santa Claus!

When it comes to Christmas in Japan, Colonel Sanders wears the red suit. Although Christmas is not a national holiday, Kentucky Fried Chicken is the Christmas meal of choice on the big day, thanks to the "Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!" (Kentucky for Christmas) campaign back in 1974. The fast-food chain is so popular during the holiday season that they have a special Christmas countdown on their website and recommend customers to place their orders two months in advance!

2. Ireland 

There's nothing like the Christmas season to bring out Irish festivities, reunions, celebrations at midnight mass, and week-long partying. One of Ireland's many traditions is placing a lighted candle in the window on Christmas Eve to welcome Mary and Joseph in their biblical search for an inn.

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Demi Lovato Performs 'Let It Go' at Disney Christmas Day Parad

Demi Lovato took the stage at the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. The singer treated the crowd at Disneyland in Anaheim, California with the live rendition of "Let It Go", the soundtrack of animated movie "Frozen (2013)".

The former judge of "The X Factor (US)" sported blue hair and minimal make-up when singing the song, which was originally recorded by Idina Menzel. With blue skies above and her beautiful voice, the 21-year-old star gave fans an unforgettable performance.

The Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade was taped several weeks ago, but it was aired on ABC on Wednesday, December 25. The event also featured appearances from Jason Derulo, Jordin Sparks, The Wanted, Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige and the stars of "Teen Beach Movie", among others.

Derulo and girlfriend Sparks looked perfect together when performing "Baby It's Cold Outside". Max George and other members of The Wanted sang "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" in front of a beautiful castle.

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Justin Bieber - 'Am Officially Retiring From Music'

Justin Bieber has just dropped sad news. On Tuesday night, December 25, the 19-year-old singer told his 47 million fans on Twitter that he's quitting music. "My beloved beliebers I'm officially retiring," he announced.

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