Chelsea boost Champions League hopes with controversial goal

Juan Mata of Chelsea (R) scores the winning goal against Wigan.

Juan Mata's last-minute winner saw Chelsea strengthen their bid for Champions League football next season, as they beat Wigan 2-1 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Victory saw Chelsea, who could qualify for the Champions League as of right by winning this season's edition -- they face champions Barcelona in the semi-finals -- move above Newcastle and left them just two points behind fourth-placed Arsenal.

Only the top three teams in the Premier League are guaranteed places in the Champions League proper, with the fourth-placed side set for a qualifying round.

Drake and Drogba

Drake got to kick it at Stamford bridge with Didier Drogba. This interview took place on Wednesday at Stamford bridge after Chelsea defeated Benifa 2:1 to qualify for the semi finals of the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea play Barcelona.

Whitney’s movie trailer -Sparkle

The long anticipated movie that featured the late pop queen, Whitney Houston before her death is finally out.

The trailer movie titled “Sparkle” talks about a young woman who will fight her deepest emotions in becoming a star.

Sparkle was directed by Salim Akil starring Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston and Mike Epps.

Eight Friends Who Hurt Your Finances

 

Okay ladies, this one is for you. You all have all types of friends, I'm pretty sure you are familiar with these lines.

“You should so buy that dress. It looks like it was made for you!”

“Nice purse. How much did that cost?”

“Can you spot me for dinner? I’ll get you back next time … ”

While usually there’s no one more supportive than your girlfriends, we also know there are a lot of funny things you say when it comes to money.

And the fact is, there are certain types of “friends” who can be downright hazardous to your financial health.

Sometimes their influence is so subtle you might not even realize they’re impacting your spending patterns. But studies have proven that everything from how much you weigh to how much you spend—and the investment decisions you make—are affected by who you’re closest to.

Which is why I decided to take a closer look at the most common types of financial frenemies—in other words, your field guide to pals you might want to steer clear of, at least when you have your wallet in hand, or a budget in place.

If you have a frenemy who fits this description, or know a different type, please share in the comments.

Teenage boy sells kidney to buy iPhone and iPad

A teenage high-school student in China sold his kidney for an illicit transplant operation and used the proceeds to buy an Apple iPhone and iPad, state press said today.

Russia vows to bring 'Merchant of death' Viktor Bout back to motherland

Moscow responded angrily on Friday to the jailing in New York of Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout, dubbed the Merchant of Death, calling his sentence "unfounded, biased and political".

Bout, 45, a former Soviet army officer, was seized in Thailand in 2008 after an elaborate sting operation in which he promised to drop 100 Igla shoulder-fired missiles Photo: Reuters

A federal court handed Bout 25 years in prison on Thursday for conspiring to sell weapons to Colombian guerrillas who were actually US federal agents in disguise.

'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout, who inspired the movie Lord of War, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison

A defiant Russian arms dealer dubbed the Merchant of Death for his history of arming violent dictators and regimes has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, far short of the life term prosecutors sought for his conviction on terrorism charges that grew from a US sting operation.

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika is dead.

Bingu wa Mutharika, the controversial president of Malawi who saw the country fall into economic crisis, has died from a heart attack, it was reported today.

Health Tips: Seven Reasons why Sex is Good for your Health.

Did you know that sex can benefit your health in many ways? According to the NHS Direct website, "sexercise" can lower the risk of heart attacks and helps people live longer. Here are seven reasons to give and get a little love.

Forget about jogging round the block or struggling with sit-ups

Sex is good for the heart

Sex is good for your heart. Like any physical exertion, sex is a form of cardio-exercise, which gets your heart pumping faster and helps it stay in shape. What’s more, studies have shown that men who have sex two or more times per week cut their risk of a fatal heart attack by half.

I Am Ready To Pose Nude if... – Dencia

Beri Beri crooner, Dencia, is one of the hottest controversies cladded babes in the nation’s music industry. However, not much is known about her.

In this interview with THE NATIONAL MIRROR, the emerging Afro-pop music queen, born Reprudencia Sonkey, revealed some interesting and hilarious details about her life, Excerpts: