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Toxic relationship leads to murder

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Post date January 20, 2021
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A Montrealer accused of stabbing her partner to death was a battered woman who was living in the infernal cycle of domestic violence, she testified in her defense on Tuesday.

“It was always the same thing: things are bad, he apologizes, things are fine, then there is another episode of violence,” said Sabrina Rose Dufour on Tuesday at the Montreal courthouse.

Standing in the witness box, the 28-year-old woman accused of manslaughter recounted the toxic relationship she had with Philip Lloyd Celian before the latter’s death in February 2019. At that time, the accused lived in a women’s shelter when she went to Mr. Celian’s.

During this meeting, the latter would have hit her. Then the next day she allegedly killed him with a steak knife. She was arrested soon after, when she allegedly confessed everything to a police officer.

While the exact circumstances of the homicide are not yet known, Dufour spoke at length about her toxic relationship with the victim on Tuesday.

“I was very isolated, I was ashamed,” she said.

The accused thus described an event in a Montreal home the year before the homicide, where Mr. Celian allegedly started beating her over a trivial matter.

“He really smashed my face, like he was letting off steam on something,” she testified. The next day, he apologized by bringing me [une crème] for a face mask, that softened me up. Naively, I told myself that it wasn’t her fault, that it was because of the alcohol, that it was going to change. “

Except that nothing would have changed. In the months that followed, she said she was repeatedly beaten.

“As usual, I would go and hide in the bathroom to cry,” she said.

Cycle of violence

The couple then reportedly moved to east Montreal, but the bickering continued, despite some lulls.

“Several times I left,” she said, explaining that each time, she ended up accepting her partner’s apologies. The episodes of violence, there have been so many … It’s a cycle. “

The testimony continues this week at the Montreal courthouse, during which Dufour is expected to explain the exact circumstances of the homicide.

But from the start of the trial, Crown Attorney Jasmine Guillaume warned that we should not be “fooled by appearances” and that according to the prosecution, Dufour had indeed committed manslaughter.

The trial, before a jury, is chaired by judge Hélène Di Salvo. Lawyer François Taddeo is in charge of the defense.

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US secretary of state Mike Pompeo leads world condemnation of Kremlin for arresting Alexei Navalny

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Post date January 18, 2021
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US secretary of state Mike Pompeo leads world condemnation of Kremlin for arresting Alexei Navalny – but Moscow hits back telling Americans: ‘Deal with problems in your own country’

Mike Pompeo said he was ‘deeply troubled by Russia’s decision to arrest’ Navalny
UK’s Foreign Office said Moscow was ‘persecuting the victim’ of a ‘terrible crime’
EU leaders and governments also criticised the arrest; some called for sanctions
Navalny was attacked with Novichok in August and had been treated in Germany
He flew back to Russia for the first time last night and was immediatelydetained

By Rachael Bunyan For Mailonline and Wires

Published: 02:42 GMT, 18 January 2021 | Updated: 03:10 GMT, 18 January 2021

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo led criticism

Leading politicians and diplomats called for the immediate release of Alexei Navalny last night after the Russian opposition figure was detained by security forces minutes after landing back in Moscow.

The United States, the European Union, several EU governments, Canada and a senior aide to US President-elect Joe Biden called for him to be freed, with some in the EU urging new sanctions against Moscow.

Navalny and his wife Yulia flew into Russia yesterday from Berlin for the first time since he was left fighting for life having been poisoned with the chemical weapon Noivchok five months ago.

The Kremlin had ordered Navalny to return saying his continued stay in Germany, where were was flown in a coma in August, breached a suspended jail sentence against him. The warned him he risked detention on landing.

But after Navalny was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport last night, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo led the condemnation of Moscow.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny (green coat) was arrested by Russian authorities just minutes after landing in Moscow with wife Yulia (front of frame in mask)

Pompeo, who serves in the out-going Trump administration, said the US ‘strongly condemns’ he decision to arrest Navalny and called his detention ‘the latest in a series of attempts to silence Navalny and other opposition figures and independent voices who are critical of Russian authorities.’

Pompeo added on Twitter: ‘Deeply troubled by Russia’s decision to arrest Aleksey Navalny.

‘Confident political leaders do not fear competing voices, nor see the need to commit violence against or wrongfully detain, political opponents.’

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for national security adviser called on Russian authorities to free Navalny.

‘Mr. Navalny should be immediately released, and the perpetrators of the outrageous attack on his life must be held accountable,’ Jake Sullivan said in a tweet.

A statement from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said: ‘We are deeply concerned by the detention on 17 January of Alexei Navalny.

‘Instead of persecuting the victim of this terrible crime, the Russian authorities should investigate how a chemical weapon came to be used on Russian soil.’

Navalny’s allies have pointed the finger at Russian president Vladimir Putin (pictured) after the opposition leader fell ill, but the Kremlin has dismissed the claims

Charles Michel, president of the European Council, demanded Navalny’s immediate release.

And EU member Lithuania said on Sunday it would ask tBrussels to swiftly impose new sanctions on Russia, something Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek said he wanted discussed.

Human rights groups joined the calls, with Amnesty International saying Navalny had become a prisoner of conscience and accusing Russian authorities of waging ‘a relentless campaign’ to silence him.

European Council president Charles Michel wrote on Twitter that Navalny’s detention was ‘unacceptable’, while the French foreign ministry said the arrest caused ‘very strong concern’.

‘Mr Navalny should be immediately released, and the perpetrators of the outrageous attack on his life must be held accountable,’ Biden’s national security advisor Jake Sullivan tweeted.

But unrepentant Kremlin officials bit back overnight.

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova took aim at foreign leaders in a Facebook post – telling them to ‘respect international law’ and ‘deal with the problems in your own country’.

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Chris Evans leads stars reacting to Trump supporters invading Capitol Hill to protest election

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Post date January 7, 2021
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Chris Evans leads stars reacting to Donald Trump supporters invading Capitol Hill to protest his loss in election

A number of celebrities took to social media on Wednesday after supporters of President Donald Trump violently stormed the U.S. Capitol
Ava DuVernay, Chris Evans, Bette Midler and Armie Hammer among those to speak out
Trump’s Twitter account was suspended amid tweets that did little to quell the violence
A number of stars called into question how the incident response would have differed if the protesters were Black
The remarks came amid massive protests in tandem with the Republican congressional dispute of the election results ahead of Biden’s planned inauguration January 20

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 02:11 GMT, 7 January 2021 | Updated: 02:13 GMT, 7 January 2021

A number of celebrities took to social media on Wednesday after supporters of President Donald Trump violently stormed the U.S. Capitol to protest his election loss to President-elect Joe Biden, leading to the death of one woman and politicians scrambling to safety.

‘I’m speechless,’ said Captain America actor Chris Evans. ‘Just think of the carnage had they not been white. So many people enabled this.’

Some questioned the effectiveness of authorities on hand, stating that the response would have been significantly different if the protesters were Black.

The latest: A number of celebrities, including Chris Evans, took to social media on Wednesday after supporters of President Donald Trump violently stormed the U.S. Capitol to protest his election loss to President-elect Joe Biden

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay shared a clip from the day’s events, writing, ‘The language of white supremacy is a language of cowardice disguised as dominance.’

Actor Armie Hammer said, ‘Reported shots fired inside the house chambers. This is why we can’t have nice things, you f***ing mouth breathers who stormed the capital … It’s a good thing this wasn’t a BLM rally or else these a******s would have actual riot police to deal with.’

Other celebs called for the impeachment and removal of Trump, whose Twitter account was suspended in an unprecedented move, amid a series of tweets.

Actor Jeffrey Wright said, ‘Hold on. You mean the “grab ’em by the p****,” d*** joke at a Presidential debate, ‘I could stand in the middle of 5th Ave & shoot somebody,” “Russia, if you’re listening,” “I would like you to do us a favor tho,” “Fellas, I need 11,000 votes.” guy was actually a criminal bum?!!’

Actor Armie Hammer said, ‘This is why we can’t have nice things, you f***ing mouth breathers who stormed the capital’

Actor Jeffrey Wright was especially critical of the sitting president amid the chaos

Actor Josh Gad wrote, ‘Is there any single reason Donald Trump is not in handcuffs at this very moment? If any other American incited thousands into storming the Capital Building, they would already be behind bars.

‘The “Law and Order” President needs to face both right now.’

Bette Midler said, ‘As my friends have been pointing out, he just did the most treasonous thing EVER. He is a flat-out traitor. I think Twitter would be justified in deleting his account. Forever.’

A number of stars called into question how the incident response would have differed if the protesters were Black

Contrast: Union’s spouse Dwayne Wade pointed out Trump’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick in contrast to Wednesday’s melee

A number of stars called into question how the incident response would have differed if the protesters were Black, including Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade and Tika Sumpter.

‘I’m sorry but if these protesters were BLACK…WTF. Stopping a constitutional hearing…,’ she wrote.

The remarks came amid massive protests in tandem with the Republican congressional dispute of the election results ahead of Biden’s planned inauguration January 20.

Outrage: The day’s events shocked many in Hollywood

Twitter suspended Trump’s account Wednesday after a series of tweets that did little to quell the ongoing violence.

‘We have required the removal of three @realDonaldTrump Tweets that were posted earlier today for repeated and severe violations of our Civic Integrity Policy,’ the social media company said.

It continued: ‘This means that the account of @realDonaldTrump will be locked for 12 hours following the removal of these Tweets. If the Tweets are not removed, the account will remain locked.’

A number of stars put the accountability on the shoulders of the GOP and its leadership

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US Capitol Riots: Arizona QAnon supporter leads pro-Trump mob

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Post date January 7, 2021
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A horned Arizona QAnon supporter who stood at the Senate dais moments after Vice President Mike Pence delivered his rebuke to Donald Trump and an insurrectionist who put his feet on Pelosi’s desk and ‘scratched his balls’ in her office were among the violent mob of Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol Wednesday – sending the seat of the federal government into lockdown and temporarily halting the certification of Joe Biden’s victory in its tracks.

The heavily-tattooed Trump supporter sporting horns, a fur hat and face paint, who has become a fixture at recent right-wing rallies while decked out in his signature attire, has been identified as 32-year-old Jake Angeli – the man often dubbed the QAnon Shaman.

Angeli was at the front of a group of agitators who broke into the Capitol and faced off with DC police who desperately tried in vain to protect the establishment.

He then made his way into the Senate chamber where he was seen shouting and posing for photos on the dais.

Meanwhile, a 60-year-old Arkansas man entered House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office, where he boasted that he ‘wrote her a nasty note, put my feet up on her desk and scratched my balls.’

Richard ‘Bigo’ Barnett later – who claims he will run for Arkansas governor in 2022 – told the New York Times he ‘fell’ into her office after he was pictured making himself comfortable in Pelosi’s chair, as he showed off a personalized envelope he stole as a souvenir.

Other key figures in the riot, who are yet to be identified, include a looter in a bobble hat who smiled for a photo as he made off with Nancy Pelosi’s lectern.

Outside the chaos in the capitol, another vocal Trump supporter Leigh Ann Luck, dressed up as the Statue of Liberty as she shouted in protest against Biden’s victory.

The heavily-tattooed Trump supporter, who has become a fixture at recent right-wing rallies decked out in his signature attire, has been identified as Jake Angeli

Other key figures in the riot, who are yet to be identified, include a looter in a bobble hat who smiled for a photo as he made off with Nancy Pelosi’s lectern

Another supporter of US President Donald J. Trump sits on the desk of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after breaking in

Richard ‘Bigo’ Barnett later told the New York Times he ‘fell’ into her office after he was pictured making himself comfortable in Pelosi’s chair, as he showed off a personalized envelope he stole as a souvenir

Outside the chaos in the capitol, another vocal Trump supporter Leigh Ann Luck, dressed up as the Statue of Liberty as she shouted in protest against Biden’s victory

Angeli flexed his left arm as he stood behind the dais in the Senate chamber where just moments earlier Vice President Mike Pence and Nancy Pelosi had stood.

He was flanked by an American flag and his fellow rioters took photos of him on their smartphones.

The ‘Qanon Shaman’ was also seen screaming in the chamber and clutching a megaphone.

In Pelosi’s office, 60-year-old Barnett posed for a photo reclining in the House Speaker’s chair before he later returned to the crowd of supporters outside and flashed a hand-written envelope he had looted.

Barnett, who calls himself Bigo, flashed the envelope to New York Times reporter Matthew Rosenberg which was addressed to The Honorable Billy Long and had Pelosi’s signature on it.

‘I didn’t steal it,’ he claimed, saying he ‘left a quarter on her desk’.

‘And I left her a note on her desk that says “Nancy Bigo was here you b**ch”.’

He also denied storming her office, claiming he politely knocked on her office door and was pushed in by other protesters.

‘I’ll probably be telling them this is what happened all the way to the DC jail,’ he said.

Angeli leads a mob of supporters breaking into the Capitol Wednesday night causing lawmakers to evacuate the chambers

The longtime Arizona QAnon supporter dressed in fur and a horned helmet, was among the violent mob of Donald Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol Wednesday

Angelis is the man often dubbed the QAnon Shaman. He is seen shouting in the Senate chamber

In one photo posted on his Facebook account in November, where he calls himself Yellowstone Wolf, Angeli is seen shaking hands with Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s personal attorney who hours before the violence kicked off encouraged supporters to pursue a ‘trial by combat’

Angeli has previously admitted his belief in QAnon started after reading conspiracy theories on the internet

Angeli has become a prominent figure at pro-Trump rallies, always sporting his signature outfit of fur, horns, face paint and bare chest, where he has spouted off about QAnon conspiracy theories

Both men are vocal supporters of the president and have been spotted at other protests in support of Trump’s repeated unfounded claims that the election was stolen from him.

Angeli has become a prominent figure at pro-Trump rallies, always sporting his signature outfit of fur, horns, face paint and bare chest, where he has spouted off about QAnon conspiracy theories.

Most recently he has been active at Arizona rallies calling for the results of the presidential election to be overturned, after Trump has refused to concede and pushed unfounded claims of voter fraud ever since he lost to Joe Biden.

At a pro-Trump rally at the Arizona State Capitol in February, he held aloft a banner reading ‘Q Sent Me’ in reference to QAnon.

He was also seen at reopen Arizona rallies protesting against lockdowns put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.

In one photo posted on his Facebook account in November, where he calls himself Yellowstone Wolf, Angeli is seen shaking hands with Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s personal attorney – who hours before the violence kicked off encouraged supporters to pursue a ‘trial by combat’.

He has also posted about numerous conspiracy theories including a video claiming there is a ‘globalist plot for world domination thru the plandemic & its numerous different agendas’.

Angeli has previously admitted his belief in QAnon started after reading conspiracy theories on the internet.

‘At a certain point, it all clicked in a way,’ he said in an interview in February, reported AZCentral.

‘Oh, my God. I see now the reality of what’s going on.’

QAnon is the debunked extreme right wing conspiracy theory that claims Satan-worshipping pedophiles are plotting against Trump and are running a global child sex trafficking ring.

An undated profile for Angeli on Backstage.com shows the 32-year-old was a singer, screenwriter and actor.

Barnett inside the office with the envelope he stole and later flashed outside as he returned to the crowd

In one selfie on his Facebook page, Barnett is seen posing with a semi-automatic rifle

Barnett has also bought into Trump’s unfounded claims that the election has been ‘stole’ from him and has been spotted at other Stop The Steal rallies including one in Bentonville in November

On Barnett’s Facebook, he has shared images of the Gadsden flag snake – which is regarded as a racist symbol – and boasts of being a white nationalist

Barnett has also bought into Trump’s unfounded claims that the election has been ‘stolen’ from him and has been spotted at other Stop The Steal rallies including one in Bentonville in November.

In a November post on Facebook, where he goes by the alias George Reincarnated Patton, Barnett claimed he will run for governor of Arkansas in 2022 saying he will ‘be running on the COMMON SENSE platform’.

He has also shared images of the Gadsden flag snake – which is regarded as a racist symbol – and boasts of being a white nationalist.

In several photos, he is seen posing with semi-automatic rifles.

The National Guard was deployed to the US Capitol Wednesday afternoon after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the building and violently clashed with police.

One woman has died after she was shot in the chest when she reportedly tried to climb through a window.

It is not clear who shot the woman, meanwhile dozens of police officers have also been injured in the violence.

At least one explosive device was found near the Capitol amid the violence, according to law enforcement sources.

As protesters continued to occupy the Capitol hours after the violence unfolded, President-elect Joe Biden called for the ‘mob to pull back’ and said the uprising bordered on sedition.

Trump – after remaining silent for much of the afternoon – told his ‘very special’ supporters inside the Capitol that he loves them and understands their pain but urged them ‘to go home’.

He had initially urged his supporters to march to the Capitol after a rally earlier in the afternoon before only asking them to remain peaceful when violence broke out.

As the protesters broke down police barricades and stormed into the Rotunda, Mike Pence, Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders were whisked to safety.

Lawmakers cowering inside the House Chamber were urged to put on gas masks as tear gas was fired in the Rotunda.

Officers at the front door of the chamber had their guns drawn as a protester tried to break down the door.

For those fleeing, it was a race against time: Protesters were getting in as quickly as members of Congress could get out.

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Manchester City’s Khaldoon Al Mubarak leads tributes to Colin Bell

Post author By megha rajpoot
Post date January 6, 2021
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Colin Bell
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Dubai: Manchester City legend Colin Bell has died at the age of 74. The midfielder — who began his career at Bury, before moving to City in 1966 passed away after a short illness.

“It is with the deepest sadness and heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Manchester City legend Colin Bell. Colin passed away peacefully this afternoon. He leaves behind wife Marie, children Jon and Dawn and grandchildren, Luke, Mark, Isla and Jack,” a City statement said

“He is widely regarded to be the finest City player of his generation, making 492 appearances and scoring 152 goals for the Club during a 13-year stay. Few players have left such an indelible mark on City.

“Known as Colin The King, in 2004 fans voted to name a stand inside the Etihad Stadium after him and his name is still sung regularly at matches.”

City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak led the tributes, saying: “Colin Bell will always be remembered as one of Manchester City’s greatest players and the very sad news today of his passing will affect everybody connected to our club.

“I am fortunate to be able to speak regularly to his former manager and teammates, and it’s clear to me that Colin was a player held in the highest regard by all those who had the privilege of playing alongside him or seeing him play. The passage of time does little to erase the memories of his genius. The fact that we have a stand at the Etihad Stadium named after Colin speaks volumes about the importance of his contribution to this club.

“Colin was incredibly humble and a modest and understated man with an obvious inner strength of character. He was clearly comfortable with who he was and what he had achieved in the game. For the rest of us, there is always the thought of what might have been if injury had not affected his career. Undoubtedly more trophies for City and far more than the 49 England caps to his name.”

The England star was part of the Bell, Lee and Summerbee trio at Manchester City and has a stand named in his honour at the Etihad.

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Chloe Ferry leads reality stars going wild in Dubai for New Year’s Eve

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Post date January 1, 2021
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A night out in Dubai was the hot ticket for New Year’s Eve this year as a whole host of reality stars partied hard in the United Arab Emirates.

While most of the UK had to say goodbye to 2020 in their homes with only their nearest and dearest for company, the likes of Chloe Ferry, Georgia Steele and Olivia Bowen danced -mask free- into the small hours after escaping travel restrictions back home.

As of December 2020, three quarters of the UK was plunged into Tier 4 restrictions – meaning travel abroad for leisure purposes is ‘not permitted’ with the exception of work, education and childcare purposes.

However, a number of British stars explained their trips have been for business purposes with many sharing their plans on their social media pages.

Love Island’s Hayley Hughes partied hard in Dubai
(Image: Instagram)

Chloe Ferry also documented her glamorous night on Instagram
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And while in Dubai many celebs seized the chance to see in 2021 in extravagant style.

Love Island 2018 star Hayley Hughes slipped on a tiny white mini dress to join the crowds.

The venue Hayley attended was decked out with podium dancers, a live band and a packed out dancefloor with an incredible firework display erupting at the stroke of midnight.

“Living my best life,” Hayley told her followers as she treated them to glimpses of the bash on her Instagram.

Hayley showed off the impressive firework display
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Ellie Brown was also in town
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Geordie Shore’s Sophie Kasaei was also having a wild time in the hard-partying city.

She was joined by ex Love Islanders Gabby Allen and Olivia Bowen with her husband Alex, who was seen taking a turn on the DJ decks.

Speaking about the trip to OK! magazine in November, Alex said:”Dubai is great for rooftop drinks! We’re really excited to see what New Year’s Eve is all about there too, we’ve had friends that have been for it before and they’ve all said its OTT which will be fun!”

Georgia Steele headed to a rooftop bar to see in 2021
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It was a reality TV night out as Love Island’s Olivia Bowen and Gabby Allen joined forces with Geordie Shore’s Sophie
(Image: Instagram)

While Georgia Steele also appeared to be enjoying a separate bash as she shared some stunning views of the city’s skyline from a rooftop bar.

As she shared snaps of her glamorous evening, the Love Island star gave a plug to Dubai store Beach City as she told her followers to have a ‘special and blessed new year.’

Chloe Ferry also headed out onto the strip with her girl friends and bumped into Love Island 2019 star Anton Danyluk and her old Geordie Shore pal Sophie Kasaei.

Chloe Ferry looked in great spirits
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Chloe bumped into Anton Danyluk – and told him he was looking ‘very handsome’
(Image: Instagram)

Throughout the night Chloe flooded her Instagram with snaps and videos from her night out documenting everything from her getting ready to telling 2020 to ‘f*ck off’ at midnight.

On New Year’s Eve Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention reported 4 deaths, 1,730 new coronavirus cases – bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 207,822.

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Andy Cohen leads hoards of critics tearing into Bill de Blasio for dancing during NYE

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Post date January 1, 2021
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Andy Cohen blasted Bill de Blasio in a drunken on-air rant on New Year’s Eve after the embattled mayor was seen dancing and celebrating in New York City as he bid farewell to a tumultuous year for the Big Apple.

Cohen joined CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday night in hosting the network’s live coverage of the annual ball drop in Times Square, where only a handful of guests were invited this year due to the pandemic.

Just before the clock struck at midnight, de Blasio was seen pushing the button to start the crystal ball’s descent as his wife, Chirlane McCray stood by his side. The pair were then seen onstage dancing into the new year.

But the mayor’s celebratory dance didn’t sit well with Cohen, who knocked back tequila shots with Cooper before slamming de Blasio over his leadership.

‘That’s how I felt when I saw Mayor de Blasio dancing just now,’ Cohen said as Cooper grimaced from the shot. ‘I did not need to see that at the beginning of 2021.’

He then addressed de Blasio directly on television, shouting: ‘Do something with this city! Honestly, get it together!’

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Happy New Year: Andy Cohen blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio for dancing on New Year’s Eve in a drunken, on-air rant

I’m not gonna lie — an absolutely plastered Andy Cohen torching Bill de Blasio as a terrible mayor of New York City is the absolute perfect start to 2021.

2021, we’re off to a good start! #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/oe9j4PD3f7

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) January 1, 2021

It comes as New York authorities have been struggling to combat a surge in crime in the city amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Crime stats from the four weeks between November 30 – December 27 showed violent crime in the Big Apple is far higher than it was at the same time last year.

In the 28 days to December 27 2020 there were 21 murders – an increase of 61.5 percent when compared with the same dates in 2019. There was also a 4.2 percent increase in rapes, and a staggering 122.4 percent surge in shootings.

Violent crime began spiking following a $1 billion cut to the NYPD’s budget which was approved this past summer following passionate protests to defund the police.

Officials have failed to take responsibility for the surge in crime, instead shifting blame.

After midnight, de Blasio took to Twitter to wish his residents a happy new year and praised their resilience during such a year.

‘As a city, as a community, we have been through so much this year. We showed our resolve and proved New York City will come back stronger than ever,’ he tweeted.

After midnight, de Blasio took to Twitter to wish his residents a happy new year and praised their resilience during such a year

De Blasio’s tweets quickly drew criticism from angry New Yorkers who accused him of ruining the city

But the tweet quickly drew criticism from angry New Yorkers who accused the mayor of ruining the city.

‘After you and Cuomo destroyed NYC give it about 20-30 years to come back you useless a**h***,’ one person said in an expletive-laced tweet.

‘2020 was just another year during which [de Blasio] destroyed the city,’ added another.

‘Failure mayor,’ another replied. ‘Way to ruin NYE in NYC. You should be ashamed of yourself,’ one user added.

Times Square is usually at the center of the world’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, with tens of thousands of people packing in to the commercial hub every December 31st to watch the ball drop at midnight.

But, this year, the time-honored tradition was modified amid the ongoing pandemic, with members of the public prohibited from gathering in the area for the first time since the ball-drop began back in 1907.

However, a few dozen people did gather near Times Square Thursday night wearing colorful hats and 2021 glasses. Many appeared to be wearing masks as others took the opportunity to pose for photos near the area.

Earlier on Thursday, de Blasio told reporters ‘It’s going to be actually, arguably, the most special, the most poignant, the most moving New Year’s Eve.’

‘In 2021, we’re going to show people what it looks like to recover, to come back,’ the mayor added.

Hello 2021, and goodbye 2020! The year of the COVID-19 pandemic has officially ended with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (pictured with his wife) dropping the ball in an eerily empty Times Square as millions of Americans watched the annual event from home

De Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray were seen dancing on stage after the mayor set the ball drop in motion

However, a few dozen people did gather near Times Square Thursday night on 50th Street

A few dozen people did gather near Times Square Thursday night wearing colorful hats and 2021 glasses

Many appeared to be wearing masks as others took the opportunity to pose for photos

A man is seen wearing 2021 glasses ahead of the ball drop in New York City’s Times Square

People gather in Midtown Manhattan to pose for photos ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebrations

Several people were seen wearing decorative 2021 hats near the Times Square area Thursday night

Children are seen with decorative accessories as they pose for a photo near Times Square on Thursday

Shortly after the ball dropped, TV host Andy Cohen slammed de Blasio for how he’s handled issues in the city.

‘I just don’t need to see that at the beginning of 2021,’ Cohen said, referring to de Blasio and his wife dancing. ‘Do something with this city!’ Cohen said as CNN’s Anderson Cooper laughed.

‘Honestly get it together,’ Cohen yelled.

Others also took to social media to slam de Blasio for his leadership over the Big Apple.

‘@NYCMayor way to ruin NYE in NYC. You should be ashamed of yourself,’ one person wrote.

Another shared: ‘2020 was just another year during which @NYCMayor destroyed NYC.’

I’m not gonna lie — an absolutely plastered Andy Cohen torching Bill de Blasio as a terrible mayor of New York City is the absolute perfect start to 2021.

2021, we’re off to a good start! #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/oe9j4PD3f7

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) January 1, 2021

People wearing protective mask look for the Times Square ball near Times Square during the virtual New Year’s Eve event

A couple kisses near Times Square during the virtual New Year’s Eve event on Thursday

Attendees watch a performance near Times Square during 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations on Thursday in New York City

Groups of people were seen watching a performance near Times Square during the 2021 New Year’s Eve celebrations

Mounted New York City police officers are seen in Times Square ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebrations

This year, the time-honored tradition has been modified amid the ongoing pandemic, with members of the public prohibited from gathering in the area for the first time since the ball-drop began back in 1907

People celebrated at the East Village Social restaurant earlier on Thursday before establishments closed at 10pm

People prepare to celebrate the new year at Washington Square Park on Thursday in New York

A man dances on Avenue A in the East Village on New Year’s Eve in New York

Bars and restaurants were closed at 10pm on New Year’s Eve in New York City due to the coronavirus pandemic

On Thursday afternoon Times Square was eerily empty, with the area cordoned off to the public and police patrolling nearby sidewalks to enforce social distancing.

The Big Apple is battling against a second wave of COVID-19 infections, as well as soaring rates of violent crime, an uptick in closing businesses, and a drastic drop in revenue.

Hopes for a brighter 2021 have been dampened by news of a dismally slow roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine, with a paltry 29.7 per cent of available doses administered across New York as of Wednesday.

New Year’s Eve celebrations first began in Times Square back in 1907, and people have gathered there every year since.

Even in 2001, less than four months after the September 11 terrorist attacks, crowds converged upon the commercial strip to celebrate the start of a New Year.

But this year, officials have officially barred the public from moving in. The only people allowed into the area are media and invited first responders who have been hailed as the ‘Heroes of 2020’.

However, the ball drop will still go ahead and people are encouraged to watch the event virtually. Performances will also still take place, albeit without an audience.

Jennifer Lopez, Miley Cyrus and Megan Thee Stallion took the stage as part of the festivities.

On Thursday afternoon Times Square was eerily empty, with the area cordoned off to the public and police patrolling nearby sidewalks to enforce social distancing

The way we were! Revelers are seen packing into Times Square on December 31, 2019. Party goers could not predict that the world would soon be turned upside down

The time-honored tradition has been going since 1907. New Yorkers are pictured in Times Square on New Year’s Eve 1939

However, for many weary New Yorkers, there does not seem much to celebrate.

On Wednesday, The Big Apple reported its highest ever daily increase in coronavirus cases, with nearly 6,000 new infections confirmed across the five boroughs.

Hospitalizations and deaths are also increasing at an alarming rate. Gov Andrew Cuomo is now preparing to reopen the Javits Center field hospital, designed to treat an influx of COVID cases.

Festivities in Newry, Maine, began promptly at 9pm and consisted of fireworks at the Sunday River resort.

In Florida, female impersonator Gary Marion, known as Sushi, performed Thursday night during the New Year’s Eve Shoe Drop.

Normally held on Duval Street at midnight, the event was moved behind Key West’s Bourbon St Pub and occurred several hours early to comply with a mandatory 10pm curfew that Key West city officials ordered to reduce the potential spread of the coronavirus.

And New York is not the only state ringing in the new year differently. The US and other countries are celebrating from home or with modified events as cases of the virus continue to rise. Tyler Owens toasts to a new year with his wife Olivia Owens in St Louis, Missouri

Female impersonator Gary Marion, known as Sushi, waves to a small group of revelers after descending in a large replica of a woman’s high-heel shoe in the back courtyard of a Key West, Florida, entertainment and hotel complex, late Thursday. Normally held on Duval Street at midnight, the New Year’s Eve Shoe Drop was moved behind Key West’s Bourbon St Pub

Sunday River guests watch the fireworks display on the side of the ski trails to ring in the New Year on Thursday in Newry, Maine. All festivities stopped promptly at 9pm in accordance with state guidelines

Skiers descend the Broadway Trail at Sunday River in a New Year’s Eve torchlight parade on Thursday in Newry, Maine

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NFL

Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to playoffs in easy win over Lions

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Post date December 27, 2020
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DETROIT — Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes in the only half he needed to play and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on to rout the Detroit Lions 47-7 Saturday, sealing a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

The Bucs (10-5) set a franchise record with 588 yards and snapped the NFL’s second-longest postseason drought behind Cleveland’s 18-year run that can end Sunday.

Tampa Bay rested Brady ahead 34-0, its largest halftime lead in franchise history. Blaine Gabbert threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski on his first snap, one play after Detroit running back D’Andre Swift fumbled, and a 22-yard pass to Mike Evans later in the third quarter.

Brady was 22 of 27 for 348 yards with a mix of passes deep down the field and darts in traffic. The six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback threw touchdown passes to Gronkowski, Evans, Chris Godwin, who made a one-handed catch, and Antonio Brown from 33, 27, 7 and 12 yards.

The 43-year-old Brady, who split time with Drew Henson in college at Michigan, started his 298th game to tie Brett Favre’s record for an NFL quarterback and played in his 300th game.

The Lions (5-10) started the game without interim coach Darrell Bevell along with assistants on the defensive staff because of COVID-19 contact tracing.

And they played much of the game without Matthew Stafford. He was questionable to play with hip and thumb injuries and then hurt his right ankle on the opening drive and did not return.

Chase Daniel struggled to move the ball much for the Lions, who avoided getting shut out for the second time this season in the third quarter when Jamal Agnew returned a punt 74 yards for a touchdown. Daniel was replaced in the fourth quarter by David Blough, an undrafted rookie last year.

Brady has thrown a franchise-record 36 touchdowns and set a personal record with 348 yards passing by halftime. Brady and Gabbert combined to throw a Bucs-record six touchdowns. Tampa Bay set team records in points (34) and yards (410) in the first half. Evans, who had 10 catches for 181 yards, scored twice to set a team record with 13 receiving touchdowns.

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‘Queen of Christmas’ Mariah Carey leads stars sharing intimate at-home snaps this holiday season

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Post date December 26, 2020
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Living rooms across the world remain in joyful disarray following a morning of unwrapping presents under the Christmas tree.

And some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, like songbird supreme Mariah Carey, let fans in on their intimate at-home Christmas Day antics via social media.

Taking to Instagram, the bonafide ‘Queen Of Christmas’ posed before her elaborately decorated spruce in a festive figure-hugging dress.

Come inside! Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, like songbird supreme Mariah Carey, let fans in on their intimate at-home Christmas Day antics via social media

To go with her glamorous red get-up, Mariah amped up her natural features with a bit of glowy makeup and rocked a head full of voluminous curls.

Carey, 50, made sure to wish all 9.8million of her followers a ‘Merry Christmas!!!’ in the caption of her post.

The All I Want For Christmas Is You songstress’ towering tree was decked out in an array of angel-shaped ornaments, bronze poinsettias, and twinkle lights.

Gisele Bündchen and her husband of 11 years, Tom Brady, put on an affectionate display as they wished their collective followers a ‘merry Christmas!’

Loved up: Gisele Bündchen and her husband of 11 years, Tom Brady, put on an affectionate display as they wished their collective followers a ‘merry Christmas!’

Heartfelt: ‘Sending so much love to you and your families! ❤️✨’ wrote the 40-year-old supermodel, who also provided a Portuguese translation of her heartfelt caption

‘Sending so much love to you and your families! ❤️✨’ wrote the 40-year-old supermodel, who also provided a Portuguese translation of her heartfelt caption.

With their gorgeous Christmas tree in the background, Tom and Gisele shared a tender kiss.

Nicki Minaj and her hubby Kenneth Petty pulled out all the stops in the fashion department as they posed prom-style by their flocked, ornament-riddled Christmas tree.

The 38-year-old female MC covered the majority of her auburn hair beneath an elaborate, rhinestone covered head piece that coordinated with her dazzling dress.

Bringing the glam: Nicki Minaj and her hubby Kenneth Petty pulled out all the stops in the fashion department as they posed prom-style by their flocked, ornament-riddled Christmas tree

Sneak peek: Giving her fans a closer look at her home’s holiday-themed decor, the Your Love rapper captured a brief video of her living room

Petty, who married Minaj in 2019, slipped on a periwinkle suit and sported a stoic expression for their couple’s photo.

Giving her fans a closer look at her home’s holiday-themed decor, the Your Love rapper captured a brief video of her living room.

Countless Chanel and Tiffany’s boxes rested under her family’s towering tree, which was covered in pale blue and silver ornaments that coordinated with the room’s overall color scheme.

Nicki welcomed her first child, a son, with Petty in October, after making a dramatic pregnancy announcement in July.

Thankful: Camila Cabello captured a photo of herself planting a kiss on her beau Shawn Mendes’ lips as they relaxed in a jacuzzi surrounded by Christmas lights

Pure bliss: Priyanka Chopra was clearly feeling the love on Christmas morning as she cozied up to her husband Nick Jonas, 28, and her beloved Chihuahua named Diana

Quirky: Sarah Hyland and her hunky fiance Wells Adams, 36, showed off their quirky personalities as they wished a ‘Merry Christmas to all!’ on Instagram, asdding: ‘Love, THAT couple’

Camila Cabello captured a photo of herself planting a kiss on her 22-year-old beau Shawn Mendes’ lips as they relaxed in a jacuzzi surrounded by Christmas lights.

‘I’m not good at taking a lot of pictures lately but here’s one good one ❤️’ began the former member of Fifth Harmony, 23, adding: ‘merry Christmas! Thank u Santa for my tall sweet funny boy.’

Priyanka Chopra was clearly feeling the love on Christmas morning as she cozied up to her husband Nick Jonas, 28, and her beloved Chihuahua named Diana.

The actress, 38, placed a Santa hat atop her head and fastened a pair of gold designer earrings to her ears for the tender snap.

Jonas, who exchanged vows with Chopra in December of 2018, had his head pressed up against his wife’s as their Christmas tree glistened behind them.

Tropical Christmas: Chrissy Teigen, 35, celebrates Christmas in St. Barts surrounded by kids Luna, four, and Miles, two, as well as husband John Legend as she shares some loved-up family snaps while rocking face jewels

Lots of love: Teigen embraced Miles after sharing a video of him playing with a unicorn bubble gun

Sarah Hyland and her hunky fiance Wells Adams, 36, showed off their quirky personalities as they wished a ‘Merry Christmas to all!’ on Instagram, adding: ‘Love, THAT couple.’

The Modern Family alum, 30, made a kissy face and posed with her hands tucked near her armpits, while rocking a strapless velvet jacket.

Mirroring his wife-to-be’s stance, Wells donned a suave, solid black ensemble.

Chrissy Teigen and her family are currently enjoying a tropical Christmas in St. Barts.

On Friday morning the 35-year-old Cravings entrepreneur posted some snaps from her holiday celebration surrounded by daughter Luna, four, and Miles, two, as well as husband John Legend., 41.

Having a moment when it comes to her newfound love of face jewels, a smiley looking Teigen seemed at ease to be with her family in a picturesque location.

Mommy and me: Kylie Jenner, rocking a glitzy red floor-length gown, shared two sweet snaps of herself and her two-year-old daughter Stormi

Party girl: Kourtney Kardashian shows off her cleavage in a revealing festive outfit… after the family scaled down their Christmas bash due to COVID-19

Festive: The 41-year-old dazzled in a sparkling nude top that showed off her ample cleavage, as she played with her high pony tail while getting ready to celebrate at home.

Resembling a goddess in a flowy pink dress, she showed off her star face jewels and beachy hair while cradling Miles on a bed.

Kylie Jenner, rocking a glitzy red floor-length gown, shared two sweet snaps of herself and her two-year-old daughter Stormi.

The tot, whom Kylie shares with rapper Travis Scott, 28, wore an adorable red shift dress and had her raven hair styled into two buns.

‘Merry Christmas,’ wrote the 23-year-old makeup mogul, who boasts over 200million followers on Instagram.

Jaw-dropping: Chelsea Handler made jaws drop on Christmas Day by appearing on Instagram in nothing by a pair of underwear and a set of gift bows on her chest

Best buds: For the photo, the comedian, 45, lounged atop a giant pool floaty, while her beloved dogs Bert and Bernice rested at her feet

Despite canceling their family’s iconic Christmas Eve bash due to COVID-19, Kourtney Kardashian was determined to put on a festive display.

The 41-year-old dazzled in a sparkling nude top that showed off her ample cleavage, as she played with her high pony tail while getting ready to celebrate at home.

A source close to the Kardashians informs DailyMail.com that it was just immediate family only for their festivities this year – which didn’t stop the whole family from putting on show-stopping outfits.

Chelsea Handler made jaws drop on Christmas Day by appearing on Instagram in nothing by a pair of underwear and a set of gift bows on her chest.

For the photo, the comedian, 45, lounged atop a giant pool floaty, while her beloved dogs Bert and Bernice rested at her feet.

Collab: Justin Bieber used the annual religious holiday to tout his latest collaboration with the Christian clothing brand SIMPLE GOSPEL

Clever: Cindy Crawford gave her 5million Instagram followers a major laugh on Christmas morning by sharing her family’s hilarious COVID-19 inspired holiday card

Rough draft: ‘Where it ended up vs. where it started! Happy holidays! Love the Gerbers,’ wrote the supermodel, 54, who included the finished product and rough sketch of the memorable card

From her family to yours: Viola Davis shared her family’s darling Christmas card with her 6.8million Instagram followers, writing: ‘Merry Christmas!!! Wishing all the best to you and your loved ones!!!’

‘Merry Christmas to one and all! Love, Chelsea, Bert & Bernice,’ wrote Handler.

Justin Bieber used the annual religious holiday to tout his latest collaboration with the Christian clothing brand SIMPLE GOSPEL.

Showcasing the back of his ‘Today Is Another Fresh Start’ shirt, the pop star, 26, leaned against a wall in his Los Angeles home with a Santa hat on his head.

Located to his right was the Christmas tree he assembled with the help of his wife of two years Hailey, 24.

Cindy Crawford gave her 5million Instagram followers a major laugh on Christmas morning by sharing her family’s hilarious COVID-19 inspired holiday card.

‘Where it ended up vs. where it started! Happy holidays! Love the Gerbers,’ wrote the supermodel, 54, who included the finished product and rough sketch of the memorable card.

Posing with their arms linked, Cindy, husband Rande Gerber, 58, and their two kids, son Preseley, 21, and daughter Kaia, 19, looked like the ideal family.

Viola Davis shared her family’s darling Christmas card with her 6.8million Instagram followers, writing: ‘Merry Christmas!!! Wishing all the best to you and your loved ones!!!’

Getting the party started: Starting his morning off with a cranberry cocktail, Blake Shelton wished his devout country music fans a ‘Merry Christmas’ via Instagram

Pooch present: Patrick Wilson, 47, welcomes a new puppy into his home just in time for Christmas as he and wife Dagmara Dominczyk pose in front of their tree with the adorable pooch

The Academy Award-winner, 55, beamed as she wrapped her arms around her nine-year-old daughter Genesis, while her husband Julius, 67, cradled them both.

Starting his morning off with a cranberry cocktail, Blake Shelton wished his devout country music fans a ‘Merry Christmas’ via Instagram.

The crooner, 44, who toasted the camera, had on a knit beanie and full camouflage get-up.

Patrick Wilson welcomed a new puppy into his home just in time for Christmas.

On Thursday the 47-year-old Conjuring actor and his wife Dagmara Dominczyk,44, shared a selfie with their adorable new pooch on social media.

Sharing that his kids name the dog after Eddie Van Halen, Wilson wrote: ‘Merry Christmas from all of us Wilsons…including this new guy, Mr. Eddie Van Wilson. Named by my kids…but I didn’t object.’

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Sports UK

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way as sports stars celebrate Christmas

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Post date December 25, 2020
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Cristiano Ronaldo led the way as sports stars across the world got festive to celebrate Christmas with their families.

Juventus forward Ronaldo posted a snap alongside girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and his four kids Cristiano Jr, Alana, Eva and Mateo.

All sat in their festive finery and in front of the tree, Ronaldo captioned: “We wish you a Merry Christmas!! Full of love, health and happiness.”

Georgina added: “Merry Christmas.

“I wish you all the happiness in the world and above all that there is no lack of health and love in our homes.”

Ronaldo with his family at Christmas
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Aubameyang also got into the festive spirit
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Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang posted a similar picture alongside his wife Alysha Behague and their two children.

The former Dortmund striker captioned: “We wish you a Merry Chirstmas.”

Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne also got in the Christmas spirit alongside wife Michele Lacroix and their three kids.

Man City's Kevin de Bruyne with his family — Man City’s Kevin de Bruyne with his family
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He added: “Merry xmas from our family to all of you.”

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has plenty to celebrate this Christmas after announcing that he and Dee Deviln are expecting their third child.

McGregor posed alongside fiancée Dee, who was holding a sonogram photo, their two children Conor and Croia and their dog.

McGregor and Dee Devlin are expecting their third child
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And the youngsters were in their matching PJs as they held a picture of an ultrasound scan showing the new addition to the family.

McGregor wrote: “Happy Christmas everyone, from my family to yours. So much to look forward to in 2021.”

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