Arsenal to reignite Manuel Locatelli interest in January with Juventus open for fire sale

Shirley Ballas, 62, has been forced to fend off rumours that she is imminently expected to be axed from Strictly Come Dancing.The head judge took to Instagram to clarify how she really feels about claims that she is due to get the sack, following a backlash she has received from some viewers over favouritism claims towards the BBC show's male contestants.There was an online furore recently after Shirley was accused of expressing favouritism towards the male celebs, and could even get a bit flirtatious - something that Will Mellor has cheerily admitted he reciprocates if it could get him one step closer to the final.However, she insists that there is no truth in the rumours that she might be getting fired, in spite of a magazine cover suggesting otherwise, declaring the claim an "absolute load of rubbish"."Sells papers, I guess! @bbcstrictly," she groaned in her Instagram Story, in view of her 244,000 followers.Meanwhile, Shirley was also in the mood for publicly celebrating the long stint she'd had in the dancing world, musing: "Huge thank you to my legs for carrying me through dance for over 60 years."By the time she was three, Strictly's head judge was already showing an aptitude for ballet, while she began dancing competitively before she so much as reached double figures.Former Strictly panellist Len Goodman was one of her judges in these contests - and she went on to win the Latin American Championships no less than three times.Her supporters are right behind her - but she has experienced criticism from fans over beliefs that she unfairly prioritises male contestants.It was suggested that she regularly swooned over attractive men, calling Will "easy on the eye", while some fans were left devastated earlier this

As the fallout from Kanye West’s anti-Semitic rants continues, the rapper made an “unannounced” visit to a Skechers corporate office in LA on Wednesday and was escorted from the building.

Nicola Sturgeon's plan for an independent Scotland to join the European Union have been dealt a blow after officials said the Euro must be used if an application is to be successful.

A young man who was tragically found dead in his bed was due to pick up keys to his new home that morning.

Livingston Women’s ace Erin Burns hopes her double in last weekend’s victory over Ayr United is a sign of things to come now she's back to full fitness.

When you are playing against a side who are regarded as one of the best on the continent right now, then your fixture is sure to have the eyes of the footballing world on you.

Peter Andre made a cheeky dig at his ex-wife Katie Price after she shared a snap of their children but cropped him out.

A new UK Government report has detailed the exact times Scottish homes could experience power cuts this winter.

Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright discussed filming the Black Panther sequel without late star Chadwick Boseman on Wednesday on an ABC talk show.The stars of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live were asked about making the film without Chadwick who died of colon cancer in August 2020 at age 43 after starring in the 2018 Marvel Studios origin film.Lupita, 39, Danai, 44, and Letitia, 28, all nodded their head in agreement when Jimmy, 54, said it must have been tough for them to film without Chadwick. Sequel stars: Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright discussed filming the Black Panther sequel without late star Chadwick Boseman on Wednesday on an ABC talk show'Well, during the first movie, one of the things that Chadwick brought with him was his drumming buddy, Jabari.

First off, when discussing “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at this particular moment let’s remind everyone this is specifically a discussion about its context in the 2022-2023 awards season. It’s about the film’s chances at multiple Oscar nominations, SAG nominations, etc.

A selfless teacher says crossing a marathon finish line for one of her brave pupils was one of the most ‘emotional experiences of her life’.

Malik Tillman says Rangers are determined to raise one last smile at the end of their miserable Champions League trudge.

A frantic search has been launched for an Edinburgh woman after she failed to return home.

Kevin Rutkiewicz has revealed his East Kilbride players were well fired-up for their Scottish Cup thrashing of Caledonian Braves – after their visitors made the most of a recent last-gasp draw in the Lowland League earlier this month.

Everton are eyeing up Aberdeen kid Lewis Pirie after a stunning showing against Dundee United put Premier League scouts on alert.

A domestic abuser who attacked his partner twice in three days has been spared prison.

MAISIE Smith and Max George have quashed claims that they have split up after jetting off on an exotic holiday this afternoon. Earlier this week, Maisie sparked split rumours with boyfriend Max after posting a cryptic video on social media. The former EastEnders actress took to TikTok to share an emotional video which sparked concern from fans online.

Arsenal and Tottenham fans cringing alike with their bickering in the gantry. It comes after the Gunners laid down a marker in the north London derby, swatting aside Spurs with relative ease at the Emirates on Saturday.

Arsenal fans were quick to pick out their side's "obvious" weak spot after they conceded in the North London derby on Saturday.Voicing their frustrations on social media, fans jumped on Brazilian centre-back Grabriel when the side conceded a clumsy penalty in the first half which allowed Harry Kane to equalise from the spot as Tottenham came back from 1-0 down at the Emirates. It could be argued it was thanks to silky skills from fellow Brazil international Richarlison that Spurs were handed the spot kick, but Arsenal fans could only see the negatives.