Mike Ashley 'asks Rafa Benitez to keep Newcastle United in the Premier League

Heidi Montag is trying out a new diet.

Wilson Chapman editorThe Alliance for Women Film Composers (AWFC) has released a statement condemning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ decision to not broadcast the best original score category live during this year’s Oscar ceremony.The Academy first confirmed its decision to present several Oscar categories outside of the live March 27 telecast on Tuesday, via a letter from president David Rubin that was sent to Academy membership. The letter explained that these awards will instead be given out an hour prior to the on-camera ceremony, with clips from the speeches being incorporated into the telecast.

shot in Houston.The artist, 36, whose real name is LePreston Porter, was found in a ditch near to an SUV on Friday having suffered gunshot wounds to the neck.He received CPR and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, and was "fighting for his life" according to a post from his official Instagram account.Sadly, a new post from that same Instagram account has now confirmed the news of his passing. Alongside a picture of the rap star, a caption reads: " Gone in body, but your NAME & LEGACY will live forever! #TeamYayo4Life."This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates.

Meghan Markle are said to be facing a hefty 'council tax' bill on their American mansion, according to reports.It's believed that the former military serviceman and retired actress faced bills of over £100k (in two £50k instalments) over the past tax year. Documents uncovered by the Sunday Mirror claim that the cost of £51,978 came in two separate instalments for the couple.

Khloe Kardashian is enjoying a night out with her friends!

Trayvon Martin was tragically killed on Feb 26, 2012 at the hands of former Neighborhood Watch captain George Zimmerman, who was allegedly racially profiling him at the time for being suspicious. The case sparked nationwide outrage, with protesters calling for justice for the 17-year-old boy. During a memorial held for her son a decade later, Trayvon’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, said, “If you don’t do anything else, don’t give up. That’s my message. Don’t ever give up. Ten years later and I’m still standing strong.” Here’s everything you need to know about the trial surrounding Trayvon’s shooting and death.

Sometimes, the sidelines are the most fun place to be…at least Prince George, 8, made them look that was as he hilariously stuck out his tongue and whispered with parents Prince William and Kate Middleton while attending a rugby match on Feb. 26. The trio were all smiles, class, and British spirit in new photos, where they chuckled amongst themselves, sang along to the national anthem, and cheered on their home team.

Rihanna is ‘proud’ to show off her bare baby bump as her boyfriend and father of her baby, A$AP Rocky, is making ‘sure she’s comfortable 100 percent of the time’ during her pregnancy.

Kanye West says he takes issue with Kim Kardashian's claim that the rapper's «been putting a lot of misinformation regarding our private matters and co-parenting on social media,» because he says she can't prove he wrote the social media posts.According to new legal documents, obtained by ET, the rapper claims Kim's allegations of «misinformation» is «double hearsay.» He claims that his estranged wife, for starters, never bothered to attached the said social media posts to her declaration and «Kim needed to offer the social media posts into evidence» as well as «show that the posts were written by Kanye.»The rapper claims that had that been done, «the posts would be admissible as statements» but since Kim didn't submit the social media posts in her declaration, it's therefore not in the record. And as such, West wants Kim's «misinformation» statement to be inadmissible at a hearing next week when a judge is set to decide whether to grant Kim's request that she be declared legally single.Kim filed legal docs earlier this week saying Kanye's «misinformation» campaign on social media «has created emotional distress.» Among some of those posts includes attacking her boyfriend, Pete Davidson.

Dermot Desmond to break the bank and secure a trio of A-listers to carry the fight to Rangers next season. Hoops diehard Derek believes a dream team of Rafa Benitez joined by Barcelona icons Xavi and Andres Iniesta is just the ticket to get fans back onside.

Newcastle staff alongside Alan Pardew left a sports lawyer stunned.

straight to your inbox every day for freePitchside cameras have picked up the words of encouragement Harry Maguire shouted to Marcus Rashford during the build-up to his opening goal against Newcastle. In the Sunday evening kick-off at Old Trafford, Manchester United returned to second place in the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Steve Bruce's strugglers.

Manchester United put their Covid chaos behind them to sink Newcastle and return to second in the Premier League table.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left without his entire coaching staff on the sidelines following an outbreak of the pandemic within the team bubble that has forced those affected to isolate at home.But it didn't stop United from running out 3-1 winners to pile the pain on Steve Bruce and his relegation threatened flops.Marcus Rashford fired United ahead before Allan Saint-Maximin levelled for the visitors with his first goal for more than five months.But second half strikes from Dan James and Bruno Fernandes killed off the Magpies and Solskjaer will be now hoping no more positive cases emerge within his first team squad this

Manchester United defeated Newcastle 3-1 at Old Trafford, to leapfrog Leicester in the Premier League.Allan Saint-Maximin had equalised for the visitors after Marcus Rashford opened the scoring, but Steve Bruce's side never looked like getting back into the game after Dan James put the Red Devils back ahead.Bruno Fernandes sealed the win with a penalty 15 minutes from time, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men now 10 points off league leaders Manchester City.Solskjaer's side put in a lacklustre display, although the United boss had been forced to contend with the absences of several of his backroom staff due to a Covid-19 outbreak.Here are five things you may have missed from the clash.After a coronavirus outbreak among Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s

Manchester United's league form has stuttered in recent weeks.

straight to your inbox every day for freeNewcastle United have suffered no fresh injury concerns ahead of their trip to Old Trafford but will continue to be without four players, including top scorer Callum Wilson.Manchester United will be hoping to build upon their 4-0 thumping of Real Sociedad on Thursday by returning to winning ways in the Premier League following last week's stalemate with West Brom.The Magpies are in a terrible run of form, with just two wins in their last 15 matches in all competitions, and sit just one place above the relegation zone.Things aren't getting any easier for Steve Bruce as he will be without star striker Wilson as well as defensive trio Fabian Schar, Javi Manquillo and Federico Fernandez for Sunday's game

straight to your inbox every day for freeSteve Bruce has echoed Roy Keane's claim over Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United.After United's loss to Man City in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, Keane argued that Fernandes needs to win trophies in order to be compared to club legend Eric Cantona.The Reds face Newcastle United on Sunday evening, with Magpies boss Steve Bruce set to once again come up against his former club.Responding to comparisons between Cantona and Fernandes, Bruce said he can see why they have been made, but insists the Portuguese midfielder needs to lead the club to trophies in order to justify the claims.He said: "What you have to judge people on over a period of time is what they've won.

Liverpool and Manchester United have “contacted” West Ham star Declan Rice’s agent as Chelsea have made a decision over the midfielder. The Englishman was a top target for the Blues under Frank Lampard, having left the Stamford Bridge academy seven years earlier.

Steven Gerrard inspired his team to a three-goal second-half comeback that hinted at the Champions League glory night which defines his playing career.It arrived at the end of his first year of high school.The trophy was the Liverpool Cup rather than the Champions League, the team Cardinal Heenan and not his beloved Liverpool, the opponents Blue Coat as opposed to AC Milan.And the venue was the Penny Lane council pitches – a world away from the 76,000-capacity Ataturk Olympic Stadium.The man barking instructions from the touchline was Gerrard’s former PE teacher Steve Monaghan instead of multiple major winner Rafa Benitez.But while the elements of the stories – 13 years apart – are vastly different, they sum up the drive, desire and talent

Newcastle back in the Premier League after their 2009 relegation.The Toon hero took over for the final eight games of the 2008/09 campaign following the spells of Kevin Keegan, Joe Kinnear and Chris Hughton - but they failed to avoid the drop.Shearer oversaw one win and two draws from those fixtures, but went to the owner with a plan for immediate promotion which was eventually sealed by Hughton.During his interview to celebrate the 70th birthday of Keegan with the Athletic, the former England striker has joked that he is still waiting on a call from Ashley.Shearer wrote: “As it turned out, the season Kevin left, I ended up as Newcastle’s fourth manager in seven months, following him, Joe Kinnear and Chris Hughton.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes making people prove their identity before opening a social media account is key to stopping abuse and threats online. In recent weeks, football has seen a rise in players being abused online and on Thursday England’s football bodies united to call on Facebook and Twitter to do more to stop it.