Diego Costa defends Premier League referees

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has defended Premier League referees but insists he will not change his aggressive style of play.

The Brazilian-born Spain striker was suspended for three matches for treading on Liverpool's Emre Can in the Capital One Cup semi-final.

Blues manager Jose Mourinho was incensed to lose his player to retrospective video evidence and insists his club are victims of a "campaign" by officials and the media.

But Costa has leapt to the defense of match officials insisting they do a good job in difficult circumstances.

"I think the referees should think about how many times I am hit or kicked before I get angry about it," he told The Guardian.

"But referees here in England are good enough and professional, and they also understand well and realise what happens out on the pitch. They take that into account. I've been a target for defenders for a long time, and I am used to getting kicked by them, to get knocked by them.

"I also fight and tackle, even if some defenders complain at the slightest contact. To me, you draw a line under all that as soon as the game is over. We shake hands and it is all left on the field."

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Jackie Chan's son Jaycee Chan released from jail after completing 6 month sentence on drug charge

Jaycee is expected to hold a press conference on Saturday along with his mother Lin Feng-jiao. He will "formally apologize" for his wrongdoing.

In a photo obtained by South China Morning Post, Jaycee could be seen sitting in a car with his face covered by his black hoodie. According to the site, the 32-year-old actor's car was escorted by two police cars out of the Dongcheng district detention centre. Jaycee's agency said he's released at around 3:00 A.M.

Jaycee, who was detained at his home in Beijing along with Taiwanese actor Kai Ko in August 2014, was sentenced to six months in jail and fined 2,000 yuan back in January. He pleaded guilty to a charge of providing a shelter for others to use drugs. At that time, he told the court that he didn't know what police wanted when they came to his house.

"I didn't know what [police] wanted. I just gave them information and I confessed because I didn't know how to deal with the marijuana, and I just wanted to hand over [marijuana] to the country," Jaycee said, before adding, "I broke the law and I should be punished. However, even if I get due punishment, it doesn't necessarily mean I will get forgiveness."

Jackie said in December that he felt ashamed after his son was indicted on drug charge. "I hope that in the future, [my son] could become an anti-drug spokesman and tell his experiences to young people," said the "Rush Hour 3" actor, before adding that he never used his connection to get his son out.

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Chelsea Handler go topless on Twitter

Chelsea Handler has moved to Twitter after her NSFW photos were repeatedly deleted by Instagram. On Thursday, February 12, the former "Chelsea Lately" host shared a photo of her wearing nothing but a pair of black pants.

Chelsea showed the side view of her breast while enjoying a beautiful city view from a balcony in the morning. The "Are You There, Chelsea?" star wrote alongside the racy snap, "Thanks for having me, twitter."
In a recent interview with Elle Magazine, Chelsea discussed her recent topless photo taken in Israel. When asked what inspired her to take the snap, she replied, "I just thought it was important to speak up for Israel and Palestine, and show that I think they can find peace. On top of a camel. That's what I really want to accomplish with these specials that I'm doing."
When asked if she worried about what people might think with her topless photos, Chelsea said, "I never worry about that. I just try to not overthink anything. Now I'm just in a war with Instagram trying to keep my topless photos on it. Because I don't understand why nipples are nudity. Who cares? Men can show their nipples, but if we have breasts we can't show them?"

"And so if you're flat-chested are you allowed to show your nipples? Is that better? And can I show one nipple, but not two? I don't even understand," she continued, "Once somebody tells me I can't do something I have to figure out how to do it."

"Yeah, I've had a bunch already. I've done a series of them and I'll continue to do them," the 39-year-old comedian said when asked if she would post more topless shots in the future, "And just find a creative way to cover up my private parts. It's not a vagina. Yes, no one should show their vagina. But nipples? It's ridiculous. You obviously can't publish underage girls' photo, but I'm in charge of what I want to do with my own body. People are following me because they want to see pictures of me. So why is Instagram editing them?"

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Tiger Woods to have an indefinite Leave From Golf

After years of playing golf, Tiger Woods has announced an indefinite leave of absence from the sport. In a post on his website on Wednesday, February 11, he stated he needs some time to practice to improve his game.

"Right now, I need a lot of work on my game, and to still spend time with the people that are important to me. My play, and scores, are not acceptable for tournament golf," so Woods began. "Like I've said, I enter a tournament to compete at the highest level, and when I think I'm ready, I'll be back. Next week I will practice at Medalist and at home getting ready for the rest of the year."

The professional golfer went on, "I am committed to getting back to the pinnacle of my game. I'd like to play The Honda Classic -- it's a tournament in my hometown and it's important to me -- but I won't be there unless my game is tournament-ready." He then added, "That's not fair to anyone. I do, however, expect to be playing again very soon."
At the end of the post, he wrote, "I want to thank the fans in Phoenix and San Diego. They were amazing. I greatly appreciate everyone's support."

Woods' decision to take a leave from golf came as no surprise to most people since he'd been delivering a series of dreadful performances as of late.
Last week, he had a meltdown at the Phoenix Open.

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Eden Hazard has signed a new contract that ties him to Chelsea until 2020

"I am very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea," Hazard, who has scored 13 goals in 36 appearances this season, told his club's official website. "Since I came here in 2012 I have always felt good and the club has been very supportive to me.

"The manager has helped me improve a lot, the fans have been fantastic and I have an amazing understanding with my teammates.

"I always try to give pleasure to the supporters with my style of play and it is nice to know they appreciate my work.

"I hope we can repay that support by winning lots of trophies, beginning with the Capital One Cup at Wembley, and after that, we can push hard towards the end of the season."

Mourinho said: "I am very happy that Eden has signed a new contract. It shows he believes in the club's coaching staff and players to help him become the best player in the world.

"He is already a top player and his evolution has been fantastic. He is still very young and he can become the best."

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New 'Cinderella' Trailer released by Walt Disney Studio

Walt Disney Studios has released a brand new trailer for "Cinderella". Featuring new scenes between the titular character, played by Lily James, and Prince Charming, played by Richard Madden, the trailer sees what happens following the pair's unforgettable meeting in the forest.

The second trailer for the live-action movie starts with Cinderella having a chat with the Prince, expressing her disappointment over his hunting habit. The Prince apparently sees something special in the girl, telling her, "I have to see you again, Miss," before parting ways.

Cinderella cannot get him out of her mind. "What on earth have you been doing all day?" Cate Blanchett's evil step-mother character asks. "Dreaming, that's all," the girl replies. "Then wake up!" her stepmother scolds her. Beautiful moments in the palace, the display of magic and conspiracy are teased in the rest of the video.

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Beyonce's memorable performance "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" at 2015 Grammy Awards

Beyonce Knowles delivered a memorable performance at the 2015 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 8 with a rendition of "Take My Hand, Precious Lord".
Wearing an all white beaded gown, Beyonce closed out the star-studded award event with the companion of an all-male choir, who also wore white outfits. She then began singing the old gospel song, which her mother Tina Knowles used to sing to her as a child. Besides, the song played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and has been used as a soundtrack for "Selma". Her performance, indeed, was dubbed by many as powerful.

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Lionel Messi and Chelsea manager 'Jose Mourinho' would fit working together- Di Maria

There has long been talk that Messi will one day leave Barca, with speculation intensifying last month amid reports he was unhappy at the club after an apparent row with coach Luis Enrique.
The Argentina captain himself said his future was not certain in January and he has been linked with big-money moves to the likes of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
Manchester United midfielder Di Maria, however, feels Messi is not looking to depart the Catalan club, but did say that he could see his international teammate and Blues boss Mourinho -- who he played under at Real Madrid -- working well together.
"In principle, I don't think Leo wants to leave Barcelona," Di Maria told FIFA's official website. "It's hard to walk away from a club that's given you everything, where you effectively grew up.
"But to answer your question, no I don't think he'd have any problem working with Mourinho."
As a former Madrid player, Di Maria -- who left the European champions for Manchester United last summer -- has played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as with Messi at international level.
He cannot, however, separate the two players, believing the pair to each have their own individual strengths.
"I always say the same thing: that they're two completely different players" he said.
"Leo features in every game, making short bursts and nonchalantly dribbling past one, two or three players with great ball control in tight spaces.
"Cristiano is more about power, long-range shots -- they're different. If I were FIFA, I'd have two Ballon d'Or prizes, one for that pair to fight over, and another for everyone else."

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President Obama Surprising Appearance at the 57th Grammy Awards

During the 57th Grammy Awards on Sunday, Obama used the annual celebration of the music industry as an opportunity to deliver a critical message about violence against women. As part of "It's on Us," an anti-domestic violence campaign the Obama administration launched last year, the president shared a powerful video showing who's really responsible for preventing sexual assault: all of us.

That message is more important than ever. Approximately 1 in 5 women will be a victim of sexual assault over the course of her life. Although we've spent more time debating the issue this year, we're still far from having a solution to the problem. We still live in a world where politicians refer to pregnancy from rape as "beautiful" or a "gift from God," and where women are held responsible for preventing sexual assault by altering their drinking habits.

The choice of venue for delivering this message isn't a coincidence. Rape culture is deeply ingrained at every level of our society, and the music industry isn't immune to it. Even the Grammy Awards have a history of tolerance when it comes to abusers: Grammy producers called themselves "the victim" after Chris Brown violently assaulted Rihanna, and framed his return to the awards show as some sort of celebratory comeback. The recording academy also chose to honor Eminem in the best rap album category this year, despite his public threats against female artists like Lana Del Rey and his well-known history of abuse. 

Given the conflicting messages young people are receiving about who's to blame for rape, it's encouraging to see the president use a mass-appeal event like the Grammys to spread the word about preventing sexual assault.

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Postponing Nigeria's Presidential Elections is a "major setback for democracy"- Nigeria's opposition

The election commission said it moved the poll date because troops needed to protect polling stations were being deployed to fight Boko Haram.

The postponement was welcomed by the ruling party, but the US said it was "disappointed".

Attahiru Jega, head of the election commission, said the postponement was necessary as he had been told that troops would not be available to protect voters as they were too busy conducting operations against Boko Haram.

"The commission cannot lightly wave off the advice of the nation's security chiefs," he said.

The chairman of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, said the move to delay the elections until 28 March, announced late on Saturday, was "highly provocative" and "a major setback for Nigerian democracy".

However, he urged Nigerians to "remain calm and desist from violence and any activity which will compound this unfortunate development".

Opposition officials accuse the military of forcing the electoral commission into the delay to help the sitting president's campaign.

However, Attahiru Jega, head of the election commission, said the postponement was necessary as he had been told that troops would not be available to protect voters as they were too busy conducting operations against Boko Haram.

"The commission cannot lightly wave off the advice of the nation's security chiefs," he said.

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Bruce Jenner involved in a deadly car crash that left one dead

Bruce Jenner got involved in a deadly car accident on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Saturday, February 7. One person died and several others were injured, while the 65-year-old reality TV show walked away unhurt from the horrific crash.

Jenner was at the wheel of a black Escalade which towed an off-road vehicle when he rear-ended a white Lexus, causing a chain-reaction wreck. The Lexus bounced off a Prius before veering into oncoming traffic and colliding head-on with a black Hummer.

The white vehicle was destroyed in the front and back. The driver, reportedly a woman in her 70s, was killed. The Hummer was also damaged in the front. A rescue helicopter was spotted near the crash site apparently to transport one person to hospital.

Jenner took a field sobriety test and passed. He submitted a blood sample to determine whether he was under the influence of alcohol. "He is not under any investigation right now as far as driving while intoxicated," said LA County Sheriff's Sgt. Philip Brooks.

The former Olympian reportedly blamed paparazzi for the accident, claiming he was chased by a group of shutterbugs and tried to evade them before he hit the Lexus. "They were here right away," a witness told USA Today. "How could they have gotten here that fast otherwise?"

There were indeed several photographers at the crash site taking pictures of the wreckage. However, police said there was no indication that Jenner tried to escape the shutterbugs before the accident. "PCH is a straight road. There's no place to go to evade," Brooks said. "Being a celebrity, he's often followed by the paparazzi and he's aware of that. He was on his way home, and they happen to know his route."

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Lady Gaga draws attention for her wild costumes at MusiCares 2015

On Friday Lady Gaga, 28, turned heads in a simple but very revealing black gown at the MusiCares 2015 benefit concert.

The Poker Face hitmaker was seen flaunting her assets while walking the red carpet at the Los Angeles Convention Center with her close friend, 88-year-old fellow singer Tony Bennett.

The Bad Romance songstress donned an Atelier Versace gown - which showed off a generous amount of side boob - and a host of dazzling jewels, designed by Lorraine Schwartz.

 She appeared to be wearing a platinum blonde curled wig and her makeup included exaggerated cut crease silver and black eyeshadow with a natural nude lip.

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Arsene Wenger defend Jack Wilshere.. his not a smoker

Arsene Wenger says that Jack Wilshere is "not a smoker" following the latest incident involving the Arsenal midfielder.
Wilshere, 23, was seen holding a shisha pipe at a nightclub in pictures posted on social media, with the Press Association reporting that the Premier League club takes a dim view on any players smoking.
Speaking at his pregame news conference on Friday morning, Wenger responded to Instagram photos by saying: "I have spoken to him about that, He is not a smoker. He is sorry for what happened. It is down to him to master his life. He has the day off, he went out to watch the Superbowl.
"When he is here, he has to follow the rules, but when he is out of his job, it's his own decision how to behave. You are worried that your players get [a reputation] what they don't deserve."
Wenger said Wilshere always behaved in a professional way at the club, adding: "I observe him well and he behaves in a very professional way, I must say. Every morning, he is one of the first in and every afternoon one of the last out at the end. He works hard.
"He has gone through bad spells in his career and always recovered. It would be wrong to give him a reputation because he is a very serious player and he works very hard.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z Move to LA for Lifestyle Change

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have decided to move to Los Angeles. A source told TMZ the reason behind the move was that they wanted "a change in lifestyle." The superstar couple has enrolled their 3-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, into a toddler program at an elite private school in Los Angeles. Fee of the program is reportedly $15.080 a year.

Another factor that was driving their move to L.A. was a suggestion from their friend, actress Gwyneth Paltrow. A source told US Weekly, "Beyonce and Jay-Z are making L.A. their permanent home based a lot on the advice of their friends. The friend who really influenced them to move was Gwyneth Paltrow. Gwyneth was telling Beyonce and Jay-Z about the quality of life for her kids in L.A. and really swayed Beyonce and Jay to make the move. It's all for Blue Ivy."

According to TMZ, they currently are living in a hotel in Beverly Hills while they are hunting for a house in the area around Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, and Bel-Air. They haven't found the right one until now.

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Just to look like a super villain a comic book fan chopped off his nose

 

Venezuelan Henry Damon now goes by the name Red Skull after he had the end of his hooter surgically removed to look like Captain America’s nemesis.

The tattooed 37-year-old, who is happily married, has already had bumps put on his forehead and arms.

Pal Pablo Hernandez, 38, said of the happily married dad: "He has loved comic books since he was a kid and always dreamed of being Red Skull, but never got round to doing it.

"Then he met up with a brilliant surgeon who specialises in extreme body modifications and just knew that this was his opportunity.”

The surgeon 'Emilio Gonzalez' who performed the surgery on Henry said: "First I have to ensure that a person is 100 percent healthy, with no respiratory disease.

"I asked for a tomography of the nose and sinuses to assure me that it was OK for surgery.

"In addition, a nasal mucus sample was taken to make sure that it had no infection. Henry aka Red Skull is a physically and intellectually healthy person.

"He’s an excellent son, husband and father, who has an extreme taste for body modification.

"Most of my customers know that body modification is the last step of body art, everyone knows very well what they want and as well as Henry, many of them are waiting for me for many years to make their dreams a reality.”

But he admitted that chopping off Henry’s nose was only the first step towards changing him into Red Skull.

Gonzalez said: "Next will be silicone implants on the cheekbones, chin and cheeks.

"Then we will dye his face read and then he will be Red Skull."

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Bruce Jenner's family is all in support of his decision to transition into a woman

A source told PEOPLE that not all of Bruce's children knew about his choice to live as a woman. "There was a lot they didn't know about their dad," the source said of the Kardashian-Jenner siblings.

However, the family is now in full support for Bruce. "The number one thing is they all support Bruce," the source added. While TMZ reported Kris Jenner "freaked out" about Bruce's decision, the source claimed Kris 100% supported her ex-husband.

"Kris [Jenner] has been great and anything that says the opposite just isn't true," the source explained, "It's really a hard adjustment for her and a shock but she 100% supports him - the whole family does."

According to TMZ, Bruce's decision to become a woman was made more than a year ago when he underwent a laryngal shave to smooth out his Adam's apple. At that time, a source told the site that it was "one of the first steps" of Bruce's transitioning.

When asked about the transitioning at that time, Bruce denied it. According to the site, it was "part of his plan to make the change gradually, which he has done over the last year, to the point it simply became obvious and an announcement became almost irrelevant."

The site also reported that Bruce's docu-series will air as early as May.

PEOPLE previously confirmed that Bruce was indeed transitioning into a woman. A source said, "Bruce is transitioning to a woman. He is finally happy and his family is accepting of what he's doing. He's in such a great space. That's why it's the perfect time to do something like this."

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Jose Mourinho will be Sir Alex Ferguson of Chelsea- Jorges Mendes

Jose Mourinho will remain in charge of Chelsea for at least 10 years, the Portuguese's agent Jorges Mendes has told BBC Sport.

Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge in 2013 having left the club in 2007 when he went on to manage Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

He was linked with Manchester United following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement two years ago, but ultimately completed his comeback at Chelsea.

Mendes said: "Jose will stay for sure. He will be the Sir Alex Ferguson of Chelsea Football Club. He loves the supporters, he loves the city and I think he will stay there for more than 10 years."

Chelsea have impressed under Mourinho this season, with the club top of the Premier League, in the final of the League Cup and also in the knockout phase of the Champions League.

The Premier League leaders are next in action at Aston Villa on Saturday, when new signing Juan Cuadrado could make his debut after signing from Fiorentina on deadline day.

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First large-scale trials of two experimental vaccines against Ebola have begun in Liberia

The potentially preventative medicines were taken under strict security to a secret location in the West African country.

Scientists aim to immunise 30,000 volunteers, including front-line health workers.

More than 8,500 people have died in the Ebola outbreak, the vast majority in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

The total number of reported cases is more than 22,000. In Liberia alone, more than 3,600 people have died from the disease.

But the number of Ebola cases in Liberia has been steadily decreasing, with only four confirmed cases in the week leading up to 25 January.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the epidemic has entered a "second phase" with the focus shifting to ending the epidemic.

The trial beginning on Monday involves injecting a small amount of a strain of the Ebola virus into 12 volunteers in order to trick the body into producing an immune response. More volunteers will be immunised as the trial progresses.

However, it is not yet clear whether the trial vaccines will offer protection against the disease.

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Diego Costa stresses he did not set out to hurt his opponent.. I'm no angel

Chelsea striker Diego Costa was suspended for three games for violent conduct by the FA after an independent regulatory commission on Friday ruled he deliberately stamped on the ankle of the Liverpool midfielder in Tuesday's Capital One Cup semifinal second leg.
Costa says he accepts and respects the punishment, but stresses he did not set out to hurt his opponent.
"As far as what happened on Tuesday, the main thing is when I get home I can go home and I can go to sleep knowing that I've not done anything wrong, because I never meant to do that and it was not on purpose," he told the Daily Telegraph.
"And you can clearly see that on the video. But it is a suspension. I have to accept that, I have to take it. Obviously I feel sad because I'm not going to be able to help the team, to play. But I have accept it and respect it.
"I'm not saying I'm an angel. I'm no angel. You can see that. But every time I play I will play the same way because that's the way I am. That's what I need to do in order to support my family. That's my bread and butter. Also, that's what I need to do for this club and for the fans of this club, for the supporters and for all the people involved in this club.
"On the pitch I will always be like that. That's my character and I will always compete and compete -- always. I'm a different guy off the pitch, as you can see, but on the pitch I will not change. And I want to say this again: you can look at the video and interpret it however you want, but I know when I get home I can sleep in peace because I know I didn't mean to do it."
"I'm always loyal, I always go 100 percent, I always go on the limit but I think the people that think that I am a violent player, it's because they interpret football a different way; they see it in a different way," he said. "Back in the old days there used to be way more contact and a lot of things that were permitted. These days everyone is looking at it and I don't think that is good for the game.
"I have a go at defenders and they have a go at me. We argue. Whatever happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. After the game I shake hands with the defender. Job done, I go home, he goes home. We're all mates. It's all good. That's how I see football. That's how I play football. I'm not going to change it -- football is a contact sport."

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Miley Cyrus goes topless with Sky Ferreira in new Instagram snap

On Friday the Miley Cyrus posted yet another topless photo to her Instagram account - but this time she's reclining in another topless girl's lap. 

The snap see her resting her head on Sky Ferreira's legs in what appeared to be a polaroid snap of a piece of fan art.

Miley appeared bare chested and possibly without trousers resting her head on Sky's midriff, who was resting on the sofa with a pair of dark bottoms and pink shower slippers.

The pair are both no strangers to openly revealing their bodies.

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