Pope Francis Beats Miley Cyrus to Be TIME's Person of the Year

Pope Francis has been named TIME magazine's Person of the Year on Wednesday, December 11, meaning Miley Cyrus failed to take the coveted title. The Catholic church leader has been selected by editors of the magazine with consideration of a poll from its readers.

It was reported a while ago that Cyrus was leading the readers poll with 28 percent of the votes. She even scored a position on the Top 10 list which was revealed by the magazine's managing editor Nancy Gibbs on Monday. The only entertainer on the list, the 21-year-old singer thrived this year for her "Wrecking Ball" video which became a cultural phenomenon.

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Why Obama's memorial selfie was not a mark of disrespect

Barack Obama, David Cameron strike a pose with Helle Thorning Schmidt during the Nelson Mandela memorial service.

David Cameron, Barack Obama and the Danish prime minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, may have been caught out being less than graceful at Nelson Mandela's memorial service by taking selfies, but at least they got one bit of etiquette right. They didn't arrive at the service after the deceased. At the funeral of a friend of

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Beyoncé wore fur to a vegan restaurant – and there's nothing contradictory about that

Exciting news from the ongoing saga of "celebrities and their food": Jay Z and his good lady wife Beyoncé recently announced that they are temporarily going vegan – "or as I prefer to call it plant-based!!" wrote Hova on his website, displaying an enthusiasm for exclamation marks that belies his 44 years. Unleash the bloggers! "Is this good for veganism?" fretted Slate, before coming to the conclusion that it probably isn't, as the Z family's veganism might actually be just an advert for a friend's nutrition company.

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Paul Walker Funeral to Be Private

The family of Paul Walker is planning a private funeral for the Fast & Furious star after the Los Angeles County coroner's office released his body to Forest Lawn Mortuaries on Tuesday, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Walker, 40, died Nov. 30 alongside friend Roger Rodas after the Porsche Carrera GT Rodas was driving in Santa Clarita, Calif., careened into a light pole and tree, then burst into flames.

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The Real Madrid star Gareth Bale put his mansion up for sale. It's all yours for just £2.2m...

Jetting off: Gareth Bale leaving his Essex home - now up for sale - prior to his Real Madrid move in the summer

Plush pad: The Essex mansion is on the market for £2.2million, and comes with five bedrooms

Gareth Bale's £2.2million Essex mansion has been put up for sale with the Welsh star settled into his new life at Real Madrid.

The five-bedroom pad in Clarence Gate, Woodford Green, has been posted on property website rightmove.com, giving fans and potential buyers the chance to look inside Bale's former abode.

The house comes with three bathrooms, a detached triple garage and a 150-foot garden.

Boasting three balconies, the house has an open plan kitchen/diner and a galleried landing, with French windows throughout to enhance natural light.

The estate agents' advert says it has been the subject of 'complete modernisation' over the last two years - and it could get even bigger.

Planning permission has reportedly been granted to add a second floor onto the property, complete with two more bedrooms and another bathroom.

Bale is now living in former Real star Kaka's house in the Spanish capital at the princely cost of £10,000 a month.

Since his world-record £86million move from Spurs, Bale has netted nine goals in 13 appearances, with the Spanish giants taking on FC Copenhagen in Tuesday night's final Champions League group stage.

The match is a dead rubber for Carlo Ancelotti's side who are guaranteed to finish top of Group B.

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15 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds

There are numerous factors that perform a task whenever assigning a “danger” level to a puppy but many experts and scientists disagree in regards to what these elements are. Subsequently, it’s unjust to callously label a dog as harmful. Nonetheless, information technology can’t be assisted that some puppy types have actually much more prospective to trigger severe damage to an individual in the event that puppy had been to choose to strike. Thus, all of our 25 many dangerous dog breeds concentrates regarding the potential of a dog to trigger severe damage to a prey. It’s crucial to note but that many puppies are bred utilizing the aspire to please their particular masters. Therefore many incidents concerning puppies stem from inappropriate education and severe ownership.

1) Tosa Inu

 

 

The Inu is a huge puppy with a few variants evaluating anyplace between 130 to 200 pounds. and that can attain levels of 24.5 to 32 inches. Initially bred to be a combat puppy, it’s considered harmful and lawfully limited in a few nations.

2) American Bandogge

This extremely powerful puppy is a mix type between an United states Pit Bull Terrier and a Neapolitan Mastiff. In spite of its muscular appearance, the puppy ended up being maybe not initially bred for battling. Nonetheless, some have actually tried it as battling puppy.

3) Cane Corso

The Cane Corso is well muscled puppy that that can consider anyplace between 99 to 150 weight. The type is understood as a real and rather perhaps the very last of the coursing Mastiffs and it is a descendant of the Canis Pugnax, which had been puppies utilized by the Romans in warfare.

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Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston Among Forbes' Most Overpaid Actors 2013

Ten high-paid Hollywood actors who failed to make box office gold are listed by Forbes which makes the assessment based on the stars' last three projects over the past three years up to June 1 excluding animated movies. Adam Sandler tops the list and Jennifer Aniston sits at the eighth position.

Sandler who gets a reported $15 million paycheck per movie is considered the most overpaid actor. While "Grown Ups 2" did well with $246M gross against a budget of $80M, his other films "Jack and Jill" and "That's My Boy" were the opposite. He is estimated to return only $3.40 for every $1 paid.

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'Jupiter Ascending' Teaser Trailer: Channing Tatum Sent to Kill Mila Kunis

Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis go sci-fi in the first teaser trailer for "Jupiter Ascending". The "White House Down" actor plays a "perfect killing machine" sent from another world to track down and eliminate earth-born princess played by Kunis.

Jupiter Jones (Kunis) was born under a night sky, with signs predicting that she was destined for great things. She has "the same perfect genetic makeup as the Queen of the Universe" and must be removed as she poses a threat to the Queen's immortal reign.

Despite her extraordinary inheritance, Jupiter is just a girl who has a toilet-cleaning job and endures an endless run of bad breaks. But her life is turned upside down when she meets bounty hunter Caine who saves her despite his initial mission to get rid of her.

Coming from "The Matrix" creators Lana and Andy Wachowski, the movie is slated to arrive Stateside on July 25, 2014. It is supported by Douglas Booth, Eddie Redmayne, Sean Bean and James D'Arcy among other stars.

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Moyes Reveals Kagawa Had Stomach Pumped for EATING TOO MUCH

Manchester United manager David Moyes has admitted Shinji Kagawa had to have his stomach pumped after eating too much following their Everton defeat.

 

Kagawa was taken to hospital following the match on Wednesday when he complained that he was suffering breathing problems.

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Nigerian Musician 'Femi Kuti' Nominated for 2014 Grammy Awards

Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti popularly known as Femi Kuti has been nominated for the 2014 Grammy Awards.

Femi Kuti is the eldest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. This is forth time he has been nominated for the Grammys.

His 2013 album ‘No Place For My Dream’ was nominated for the 2014 Grammy Awards in the “Best World Music Album” Category.

Femi will be facing off such contenders as Indian musician Ravi Shankar, French group Gipsy Kings and South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

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Love for Club- Manchester United FC Fan Commits Suicide After Newcastle Defeat

 

A man believed to be a fan of Manchester United Football Club committed suicide Saturday night in Nairobi’s Pipeline estate after the team lost 1-0 to Newcastle.

Police said John Jimmy Macharia aged 23 jumped to his death from the 7th floor of a building he was after learning his team had lost in the Saturday evening match.

According to Nairobi County police chief Benson Kibue, Macharia told his friends he could not stand and watch the team beaten in a row before he leapt down dying on the spot.

“All witness accounts suggest he committed suicide because the team lost but officers are still talking to those who were with him as part of the investigations into the incident,” he said.

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Stunning Look for Michelle Obama

'Tis the season to go glam. First Kate Middleton — known for wearing affordable, accessible brands on the red carpet — turned up the wattage last week with a diamond tiara that also happened to be a royal heirloom (the first time she's worn one since she got married.) Then, on Sunday night, Michelle Obama eschewed her shorts-wearing, J. Crew-loving, sensible first-lady image and swept into the Hollywood-heavy 36th annual Kennedy Center Awards in a spotlight-stealing Grecian gown.

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She certainly wasn't Born This Way

What a stunner: Lady Gaga left her hotel in London sporting a new, pale look with white dreadlocks

Lady Gaga left her hotel sporting a new striking look with ice white dreadlocks and a pale white face, in London on Monday.

The star, who is known for her swift style switches, looked unusual as she walked along the cobbled street in 10 inch heels.

With her face powered pale white, the 27-year-old singer’s features stood out with the help of lashings of red lipstick.

Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, played at the Jingle Bell Ball on Sunday evening and was on top form in a skimpy top and flared orange trousers.

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Paul Walker Remembered By Fans During Emotional Road Rally

Laying down flowers, candles, stuffed animals and notes at a makeshift memorial and staging a slow car and motorcycle rally past the spot where Walker and his friend Roger Rodas were killed on November 30, they paid their respects to the star whose films helped make car culture cool again.

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The Giant arena in Mandela's back yard that will house the biggest funeral in history

Preparations: Work continues on a massive arena on the property of former South African President Nelson Mandela ahead of his state burial service on Sunday, in Qunu

It is not yet clear who will attend the private funeral. It is understood that world leaders, particularly those with large entourages and special security needs, have been encouraged to attend the memorial in Johannesburg instead

A giant arena is being built in view of Nelson Mandela's home to stage the biggest funeral in South Africa's history for him.

Final preparations are being made before more than 70 world leaders fly in this week to attend a series of events to mark the extraordinary life of one of humanity's great peacemakers.

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Messi, Ronaldo on World XI shortlist

On the same day as being named on FIFA’s three-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have also been named on a 15-man shortlist of forwards as part of the process to decide the 2013 FIFA FIFPro World XI.

FIFA revealed on Monday afternoon that the duo, along with Franck Ribery, are to fight it out for the Ballon d’Or, and FIFPro followed up the news with its own announcement for an award that will also be handed out on Jan. 13 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Barcelona’s Neymar and Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa are also players currently playing in La Liga to make the shortlist, while the Premier League has four nominations -- Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, Manchester United’s Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney, and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez.

Paris Saint-Germain have also had two of their players recognised -- alongside Barcelona and United -- in Edinson Cavani and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

15-man Forwards shortlist in full:

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Meet the Most Notorious Womanizers in Sports History

Magic Johnson

Magic’s love life seemed all fun and games as he admitted to having sex with around 300 people per year for a few years. However, his life took a turn in 1991, when he admitted to being infected with HIV.

 

At this point in time he announced he had “lost count” of his number and said he had absolutely no idea which girl that he got it from.

The devastating news forced him to retire his career with the LA Lakers. 21 years later, Magic is still active with his foundation, which attempts to decrease the occurrence of HIV/Aids in vulnerable.

He was able to get married and have a child, neither of which are HIV positive. Overall, Johnson’s reputation went from promiscuous in the 90′s to an honorable role model now.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo’s case is also unique because he only has one child (Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.). The biggest speculation of his case was who was the baby mama?

She wasn’t seen for the first year or so of her child’s birth. The ultimate ruling was that it was a 25-year old student that couldn’t afford her child so she let Ronaldo have custody.

However, there is speculation that Ronaldo was paying her to keep hush about who she was. Besides that, Ronaldo has dated numerous women, including celebrities Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Imogen Thomas.

The Real Madrid star has now settled down and is in a two-year relationship with model Irina Shayk.

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A World First – Two Openly Gay Men Will Lead A Country

For the first time in history, a country will have an openly gay man as both its Prime Minister and its Deputy Prime Minister. On Wednesday December 4th, openly gay talk show host, Xavier Bettel (pictured left) was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Luxemburg, while another openly gay man, Etienne Schneider, (pictured right) was made his deputy, making Luxemburg the first county in the world with gay men filling the top two spots in its government

"People do not consider the fact of whether someone is gay or not. Sometimes it’s not easy because you have some conservative persons, but there are always less and less and less. I think people vote for my character and they vote for my full party.” Bettel said

“Gay weddings will be done soon. At the moment in Luxembourg, we have to change the situation of marriage, religion and divorce laws. But I don’t think it’ll be in the next five years – it’ll be next year.” Prime Minister Bettel promised.

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Match-fixing scandal: Ex-Super Eagles star, Sodje, implicated in UK

34year old ex-Super Eagles star, Sam Sodje is currently been investigated in a match-fixing scandal in the UK. Sam, who is the younger brother of footballer Efe sodje, was allegedly caught on tape telling an undercover reporter with The Sun UK magazine that he was paid £70,000 to be sent off the field during a championship match on February 23rd 2013. Footage from the football match showed Sam Sodje hitting the crotch of Oldham Athletic's player Jose Baxter, repeatedly for no reason which ultimately earned him a red card. Sam admitted to the undercover reporter that his actions were all preplanned for him to be sent off the pitch. He also said it was easy to get other footballers to do same for a fee. Sam practically ended his football career by collecting £12,000 from the undercover reporter, on tape, for other match fixings.

The British Tabloid has reported its investigation to the National Crime Agency, and NCA said an active investigation is now underway.

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Terminator 5 to be Titled 'Terminator: Genesis'

The title for upcoming "Terminator" reboot might have been revealed. According to reliable Production Weekly, the fifth installment of the cyborg movie franchise to be directed by "Thor: The Dark World" helmer Alan Taylor will be called "Terminator: Genesis".

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