Noah Cyrus

Noah Cyrus On What Miley Taught Her, Emotional Debut Single

... family ended up being more inspiring than intimidating for the singer-songwriter, but she skirted around her dreams of singing and performing for a bit when she started riding horses. "Then in 2014 is when the I Forget When We Were album came out by Ben Howard, and that was really inspiring to me," she explains. "I just started getting this drive to want to write and sing and start my own album.". Cyrus connected with the British R&B star Labrinth during one of her album's writing sessions when he presented her with the idea for "Make Me (Cry)," which would end becoming their collaborative song. "Originally it was just me on the song, and then just by mistake his vocal came in and I was like, 'Oh, my God, you have to stay on it,'" she recalls of how their duet came to be. "I think that was a really special moment for us because we were so excited, ...

Noah Cyrus's Carpool Karaoke Dream

... Cyrus wants to do 'Carpool Karaoke'. The 16-year-old singer - who is the younger sister of pop superstar Miley Cyrus - has only just kick started her music career with her debut single 'Make Me (Cry)' featuring Labrinth, but she is already dreaming of going on the popular segment on James' Corden's 'The Late Late Show' to sing along with the British comedian, 38, in his Range Rover. In an interview with V magazine, she said: "That [going on 'Carpool Karaoke'] is the dream. "I think he is amazing. I talk about it all the time. "James Corden is literally one of my favourite things to watch.". The 'Doc' actress has spent two years working on her album, but was initially hesitant because of the success of her father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley, and their rocker brother Trace. She previously said "It's so exciting because I feel like I can finally talk about it now. "In 2014, when the 'I Forget When We Were' album came out by Ben Howard, that was really inspiring to me. "I just started getting this drive to want to ...

Noah Cyrus' Make Me Cry Isn't Distinguishing, Similar To Miley

... Montana at age 12. Noah appeared in a few of her own roles over the years. Her fan base is now waiting to see how she differentiates herself from Miley. At first listen, Noah’s voice strongly resembles her sister’s. Initially, one could easily mistake Noah for Miley and vice versa. “Make Me (Cry)” is a beautiful song, but it almost failed to showcase Noah’s voice. If an established artist had sung the song, it’d be different. As an audience, knowing the vocal range of a musician helps in giving credit for talent where credit is due. Noah may have vocal range, but this song didn’t hint at raw talent in either direction. Labrinth’s collaboration was really the only thing helping to showcase Noah’s talent. Along with the song came a music video. The simplicity of the video was made clear although the song ...

Así Es Noah Cyrus, La Hermana De Miley Que Quiere Triunfar En La Música

... en el que será su primera trabajo. De momento, ha lanzado su primer single al mercado, Make Me (Cry), que ya está en todas las plataformas digitales y está escalando puestos poco a poco en las principales listas de ventas de todo el mundo. Aunque era desconocida para el gran público, Noah ya ha aparecido en algunos proyectos de la pequeña y la gran pantalla acompañando a su hermana. Apareció en varios episodios de Hannah Montana y en su posterior cinta en el cine. Sin embargo, era el papel recurrente de una niña pequeña. Y es que por aquel entonces la joven tenía menos de 10 años. Sin duda, 2017 será el año de Noah. Y es que ya se está preparando el que será su primer disco en solitario bajo el título NC-17, haciendo referencia a su nombre y a su edad. Parece que la joven no tiene miedo a que la reconozcan como la "hermana de", ya ...

Waynesboro Native Appears On 'the Tonight Show' With Noah Cyrus

... York City rehearsal space getting ready for tonight's performance. "My parents were constantly listening to oldies, and they sang in the church choir.". In the early 2000 s, Schmid moved to Hollywood, where he still lives. For the first few years, he said he played a lot of recording sessions. He landed his long-term gig with Miley Cyrus, starting when she was on "Hannah Montana," when he received a call offering him a tour based on the recommendation of a producer he worked with before. "I said, ‘Yes.’ The rest is history," he said. Schmid said he's known 17-year-old Noah since she was about 7 years old. At the time, he was performing with Miley. "When she was putting together a band, she wanted to be sure she would have good players, but also be super comfortable," he said. "So she brought us in as a unit.". He said the sisters are different, noting that "Miley is a bit more outspoken," while "Noah is a little bit more mellow." But he said, "they both are incredibly down-to-earth, ...

Miley Cyrus Throws Liam Hemsworth & Noah Cyrus Joint Birthday Party

... the day we met." she began the caption. "I am beyond lucky to share sooooo animals with you! I love you @liamhemsworth.". E! Is Everywhere. This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our US edition. E! Is Everywhere. This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our Canadian edition. E! Is Everywhere. This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our UK edition. E! Is Everywhere. This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our Australian edition. E! ist überall. Dieser Inhalt ist für internationale Besucher verfügbar. Möchtest du ihn in der deutschen Version anschauen. E! Is Everywhere. This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our German edition. E! est partout. Une version adaptée de ce contenu est disponible pour notre public international. Souhaitez-vous voir ça dans notre édition française. E! Is ...

I've Been Expecting That, And It Doesn't Bother Me

... sure she would follow in the footsteps of her sister Miley and brother Trace (of Metro Station ) while growing up on the family farm in Nashville. “For years I had been riding horses and staying away,” Noah Cyrus tells Billboard. “Then two years ago, I started writing in sessions, and I fell in love with it. This is what I want to do.”. On Nov. 16, Cyrus released her debut track “Make Me (Cry),” a solemn duet with British R&B star Labrinth that was written earlier in 2016. The song was released through Barry Weiss’ Records venture, and its Sophie Muller-directed music video received 1.4 million You Tube plays in its first 24 hours. On this week’s Hot 100 chart, the song makes its debut at No. 98, marking the teenage Cyrus’ first chart appearance after raking in more than 2 million streams in its first chart weeks, according to Nielsen Music. "Every day has been different for ...

Arsenal

Zelalem Leaves Arsenal On Loan But Long-term Questions Remain

... week, three years on, Zelalem is heading to the Dutch second division to play the second half of his season at VVV Venlo. It is not a loan move that inspires much confidence in his future. He spent last season with Rangers in the Scottish Championship, where he started 22 matches and showed glimpses of how good he can be. But this is a sideways move after that, when he should be heading upwards. Zelalem’s natural talent has always been obvious but he has not made the physical development that Arsenal were hoping for. Arsene Wenger admitted last week that his prodigy had not matured as quickly as was planned and said that Zelalem was “a little bit behind on body structure”. Of course central midfielders can afford to be small but Zelalem looks skinny in a way that might not survive the engine rooms of Premier League midfields. Arsenal eyeing Barcelona coach as new Head of Youth Develop. But Arsenal certainly still have faith in Zelalem to come good. That is why they offered him a new contract to keep him out of the hands of Borussia Dortmund. Zelalem was born in Germany and Dortmund wanted to take him back there on a free transfer but Wenger extended ...

Arsenal Dealt Blow In Epl Race, Falls To Watford

... about both of Watford's goals, but the visitors were more than worthy of their halftime advantage after dominating every aspect of the opening period. Transfer Deadline Day: Who's on the move? Latest signings, rumors. Arsenal was unrecognizable after the break. The introductions of Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in place of Olivier Giroud and Ramsey helped, but a much-needed rise in intensity was the most crucial factor. Iwobi was the catalyst for Arsenal as he created his side's best chance of the game in the 50 th, only to see Walcott's shot saved by the feet of Heurelho Gomes. Iwobi took matters into his own hands 10 minutes later as he converted the relatively subdued Alexis Sanchez's cross to the back post with a delicate volley back across goal. But that proved to be as good as it got for Arsenal, as Watford, inspired by a string of Gomes saves, held out for a crucial victory. The Brazilian goalkeeper did require assistance from the woodwork, as substitute ...

Transfer News And Gossip From Wednesday's Papers

... though his parent club were playing at home on Tuesday night. The Reds’ hierarchy were made aware of the 26-year-old’s whereabouts. There is no suggestion he was acting without the club’s permission and he was later confirmed to join Palace on loan. Antonio Conte missed out on Celtic keeper Craig Gordon - and that forced him to block Asmir Begovic’s £10 million switch to Bournemouth. Chelsea reserve Begovic was keen, because he wanted to play more regular football rather than remain as back-up to Thibaut Courtois. But boss Conte would not sanction his exit until he found a replacement, and they could not persuade Gordon to quit Celtic. The Scotland international is now set to sign a new three-and-a-half year contract. Gordon isn't replacing Begovic — which suits Chelsea boss Conte just fine (Photo: PA / Rex features). Ronald Koeman refused to sanction the £15 million sale of James Mc Carthy, because he sees the midfielder forming the foundation of a trophy-winning team. Many Everton fans assumed Mc Carthy would be sold ...

Arsenal Loan Out Three Youth-team Players On Quiet Deadline Day At The Emirates

... Pete O'Rourke believes Mavididi will move to Charlton where he is likely to get more game time under his belt. Charlton sold Ademola Lookman to Everton in this window and have been looking to bolster their own squad this month. Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi set to join Charlton on loan. #afc #cafc #Deadline Day. 9:01 AM. FA Cup tie to be switched. Forget about transfer deadline day for a moment, I know it's hard to do. For Sutton fans TDD isn't even on their radar - it's all about the FA Cup and their dream tie with Arsenal looming large next month. This morning there's some mild suggestion that the fifth round tie will be moved from Gander Green to the Emirates with revenue split between the two clubs. Surely this can't be allowed to happen. If the FA really want to put the magic back into ...

Arsenal Eyeing Barcelona Coach As New Head Of Youth

... are considering a move for Barcelona’s Pep Segura as new Head of Youth, but could yet face competition from a series of leading Premier League clubs. The Emirates hierarchy have been pondering alterations to leadership roles in their academy set-up for a number of months, particularly due to disappointing results by their sides. The club got knocked out of the 2016-17 Youth Cup at just the third-round stage, in a 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers, a performance considered unacceptable given the quality of the player in the set-up. Arsenal have been monitoring a series of options to come in and head up their entire academy structure, but Segura has emerged as a leading candidate. Read more. Arsenal, African football and Trump- 'Invincible' Lauren opens up. The 56-year-old Catalan is one of the most highly-rated youth coaches in the game, and was previously Technical Manager at Liverpool’s Academy from 2009 to 2012, before moving to Barcelona as Head of their Professional Phase. The role involves overseeing the production of players through the Catalan club’s famed La Masia youth set-up, as well as the ...

Hosts' Title Challenge Looks To Be Over After Shock Defeat At The Emirates

... On comes Walcott. Wenger has decided to inject some pace at half time, bringing off Giroud. Theo is heading out to the right with Sanchez playing through the middle. AND WE'RE OFF for the second half. 8:39 PM. HALF TIME. Boos ring out as the players exit the pitch following a stunningly poor first 45 minutes for Arsenal. Even after the second goal it looked more likely that we were heading for 3-0 than 2-1. Sure, the first goal felt like a bit of a fluke, only slipping past Cech due to a deflection from Aaron Ramsey. But the second was really the first half in a nutshell: careless from Arsenal, direct and determined from Watford. If not for quick reactions from Cech, Janmaat would have added to the margin. It's a long way back for the home side. 8:28 PM. 41 mins. Still waiting on a response from Arsenal. Even when they've managed to get into dangerous positions, as with Iwobi a moment ago, they look indecisive and Watford has an opportunity to ...

John Wetton

Asia Co-founder, King Crimson Member John Wetton Dead At 67

... he was also being recruited by another longtime friend, Robert Fripp, to join the latest incarnation of King Crimson. Wetton finally joined in 1972, serving as singer, bassist and composer during the group's short but legendary 1973 to 1974 run of albums, Larks' Tongues in Aspic , Starless and Bible Black and Red. After Fripp disbanded King Crimson in 1974, Wetton bounced around the British music scene. His mid-Seventies studio output included two Uriah Heep records, a handful of Bryan Ferry albums and two songs on Brian Eno's seminal Here Come the Warm Jets. He also toured briefly with Roxy Music, appearing on several tracks on their 1976 live album, Viva. Eventually, Wetton reunited with King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford and tapped Eddie Jobson (Frank Zappa, Roxy Music, Jethro Tull) and Allan ...

Murió John Wetton, Bajista De King Crimson Y Líder De Asia

... and co-writer, John Wetton has passed away. — Geoffrey Downes (@asiageoff) January 31, 2017. Asimismo, el baterista Carl Palmer, único sobreviviente del mítico trío Emerson Lake & Palmer, se expresó también vía redes sociales y se mostró apenado por la muerte de su compañero en Asia. "El mundo pierde otro gigante musical. John era una persona amable que creó algunas de las melodías y líricas más duraderas en música popular moderna. Como músico, fue valiente e innovador, con una voz que llevó la música de Asia a la cima de las listas de todo el mundo. Su capacidad para triunfar sobre su adicción al alcohol lo convirtió en una inspiración para muchos que también han luchado en esa batalla. Para aquellos de nosotros que lo conocimos y trabajamos con él, su valiente lucha contra el cáncer fue una inspiración más. Extrañaré su talento, su sentido del humor y su sonrisa contagiosa. Que tu camino sea ameno, mi viejo amigo". Mirá también: Según la ...

Bassist Und Sänger John Wetton Gestorben

... kämpfte der sensible Musiker mit der weichen Stimme gegen seinen Alkoholismus an. | Artikel veröffentlicht: 31. Januar 2017 17:29 Uhr. Im Oktober 2015 bei „Rock meets Classic“ in Leipzig: John Wetton. Quelle: Wolfgang Zeyen. London. Leipzig hat ihn zuletzt vor rund 15 Monaten erlebt: John Wetton gehörte zum Aufgebot von „Rock Meets Classic“ in der Arena. Als Zweiter im Reigen reifer Größen wie Status Quo oder Uriah Heep, deren Mitglied er für ein gutes Jahr war, stand er allein vor dem Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prag und sang die Songs aus der Asia-Ära. Mit der von ihm 1981 mitgegründeten Band wollte er in naher Zukunft auf Tournee gehen – bis die Krankheit alle Pläne vernichtete. In den frühen Morgenstunden des vergangene Dienstags ist John Wetton 67-jährig an den Folgen eines Krebsleidens gestorben. Sein Name ist mit Progressive Rock verbunden, mit einer ganzen Reihe von Bands, ...

Addio A John Wetton, La Voce Dei King Crimson

... altri. E’ il terzo grande bassista prog scomparso in tempi recenti, dopo Chris Squire (Yes) e Greg lake (Elp). John Wetton faceva amabilmente discutere. Gli appassionati della musica anni Settanta e oltre si chiedevano se fosse più opportuno apprezzarlo per la sua voce cristallina, la sua abilità nello scrivere melodie o la precisione del tocco sulle quattro corde del suo strumento. Provate In the dead of Night degli Uk per sentire il pulsare del basso, oppure la parte media del giro di Starless (King Crimson), notevole anche per l’uso della voce impastato a perfezione con una melodia drammaticamente toccante. Oppure fate un test con le canzoni degli Asia, da Heat of the Moment in giù. O ancora i suoi tanti dischi solisti, dove troverete la forza della canzone. Aveva doti liriche immense, come il suo talento. Su Youtube girano delle session con Robert Fripp alla chitarra e Phil Collins alla batteria che sembrano un duello per la qualità estrema. Non amava i fronzoli ma i tempi dispari ...

Asia-frontmannen John Wetton Är Död

... John Wetton har avlidit", skriver Asias Geoff Downes på Twitter. Dear All, I am sorry to be the bearer of the very sad news that my dearest friend, bandmate and co-writer, John Wetton has passed away. — Geoffrey Downes (@asiageoff) 31 januari 2017. John Wetton hade en lång karriär inom rocken som en medlem i band som Asia, King Crimson, Roxy Music, UK och Bryan Ferry Band. Efter att ha haft cancer under en tid avled han vid 67 års ålder, skriver Blabbermouth. Tidigare i januari hade han själv meddelat att han hoppat av Asias turné med Journey på grund av hälsoskäl. Sebastian Parkkila. Anmäl text- och faktafel Anmäl till Pressombudsmannen. Tack för att du hjälper oss. Även om vi alltid försöker skriva helt korrekt kan det ibland smyga sig in felaktigheter. Därför uppskattar vi din hjälp. Skriv i meddelande-rutan nedan vad som är ...

The Fosters

Jesus' Trauma, Jude's Rebellion And More Season 4b Scoop

... a teenager last season. How much worse is his rebellion going to get. He’s being more of a typical teenager and fighting back and getting into trouble. He’s not supposed to be seeing Noah, but in the finale, he does. He definitely pursues him and continues with that relationship, which is evolving. They’re two young boys, and we’re going to get into some interesting issues about sex education for the LGBT community in schools. They don’t have that. So where do kids go to learn about gay sex and about what they should be wary of or looking for? That’s going to be an interesting arc between those two boys: What are you ready for. TVLINE | I was assured by executive producer Peter Paige that Lena and Stef are in a good place , but this is a TV show. So what might they be facing in the new season, either individually or as a couple. They’re going to be dealing with a kid who is recovering from a serious injury, and that always puts stress on a marriage but also brings them closer together. Stef starts to consider [becoming] a detective instead of a beat cop. The hours are more when you’re a detective, and they’re ...

Mariana To Be Blamed For Jesus' Condition; What Will Happen To Her Twin Brother

... Jesus trying to come to the rescue of his sister. Jesus and Nick then figured in a fight and the latter lands a punch on Jesus face causing him to lose consciousness because of his previous brain injury. Fans expect that the recovery of Jesus will be a long process because even the cast of "The Fosters" are devastated with the storyline. Sherri Saum, who plays Lena, claimed that one of the scariest thing in this world for parents is the thought of losing a child. Air date and plot details. Set to come back this coming January 31, "The Fosters" Season 4 is set to focus on what will happen to Jesus. TV Fanatic  said fans should also not forget that Callie was inside a vehicle of a possible murder suspect in Mrs. Johnson's slay. Brandon's dreams were also crushed after finding out that he is not Juilliard-bound. ...

Aj To Give Callie An Ultimatum

... Williamson) are going to face big challenges in their relationship in the upcoming second half of the current season of "The Fosters.". Facebook/The Fosters TVAJ will have issues with Callie in the upcoming episode of "The Fosters.". Executive producer Joanna Johnson recently told TVLine  that the couple will encounter problems that will test their love for each other. One of them will still be about Callie's friendship with Aaron (Elliot Fletcher). AJ is sure that the other guy wants to take his girlfriend away from him, and it does not help that she refuses to avoid him. Aaron has been with Callie at her lowest point and she will always be grateful for his support. She knows that he likes her more than he should, but she does not have the heart to hurt him. As seen on a  sneak peek , AJ has reasons to be ...

The Fosters’ E.p. On Why Her Modern Family Drama Is ‘not Just A Teen Show

... all of its complications and emotions, lends itself to very interesting storytelling.”. While the series addressed a lot of hot topic issues, Johnson says that the initial intent of The Fosters wasn’t to be a socially conscious show. “We’re exploring topical matters that have evolved organically out of this family that we’ve created with two moms, adopted and foster kids and it’s a multiracial family as well. We’re just telling stories about this family and all of the things that they face just in being a family. If we’re really a socially conscious show, we didn’t set out to be that, we just became that.”. Because the centerpiece of the series is a lesbian couple, Johnson knew that there would be pushback from some entities, but she says that this doesn’t change the writing process in the least. “We just concentrate on telling the story. If people say negative things we just ignore it. We’re just trying to entertain, but part of that is to provoke thought and conversation. If we do that, then we’ve done our job very well.”. As a ...

Gavin Macintosh Reveals The Meaning Behind His New Tattoo

... design was. In response, the 17-year-old actor posted a close-up photo that shows off the design better, and shared a little bit more about the story behind the art. "Since you all were asking - Here's my tat🕉 Hah Taew -5 Lines," Gavin posted in his Instagram caption, explaining the photo. The 5-Line Hah Taew is a Thai Sak Yant tattoo, where each line holds a different meaning and blessing. According to a Sak Yant Tattoo site. The first row prevents unjust punishment and leans in your favour when the area is grey, cleans out unwanted spirits and protects the place you live in. The second row reverses and protects against bad horoscope constellations and bad fortune. The third row protects you from the use of black magic and anyone who tries to put a curse on you. The fourth row energizes your ...

Callie, Aj To Face Big Issues In Their Relationship; Will They Break Up

... hit Freeform TV series, AJ already had some insecurities over Callie’s closeness with Aaron (Elliot Fletcher ). He also expressed his concerns over Callie’s past with Brandon (David Lambert). In the second half of Season 4, Aaron will continue to play a huge role in Callie’s life, and this will continue to threaten AJ’s relationship with his girlfriend. While speaking with TV Line , executive producer Joanna Johnson added that Callie’s obsession with bringing Kyle to justice will also put her relationship with AJ at risk. However, this does not mean that a new love interest will be introduced in the upcoming episodes. After all, episode 11 alone will be full of major twists, so there’s really no room for a new love interest for Callie at the moment. Related Stories. ‘The Fosters’ Season 4, Episode 11 Promo Teases Callie’s Stint In Prison. In “ Insult to Injury ,” Callie will be involved in a serious car accident. While this is happening, Jesus (Noah ...

Jesus Isn't Out Of The Woods Yet

... and reformed. In this post-Trump-elected world, we also continue to emphasize the importance of all families, no matter the shape, size and make up. In the sixth episode of the season, Stef makes a big and beautiful speech about the love between her and Lena - and the great love they feel for their family. So much of us now have this great fear that the rights we have worked so hard for over the last several decades might be taken away from us because of the incoming President-elect and his cabinet made up of mostly rich white men. But in a tearful speech to Lena, Stef promises that no one, no law, no political movement will ever tear their love for each other or their family apart. They are here to stay, dammit. The Fosters' Cierra Ramirez: Jesus' collapse is "all Mariana's fault". What are you most excited for fans to see this season. Bredeweg: Every episode just ...

The Fosters Recap

... the situation has only gotten worse for our Adams Foster family. Like, real worse. Like, Jesus 2 has so much brain swelling after that swift punch to his already damaged head that he has to be put into a medically induced coma. The #Not My Jesus 2 movement has never been more necessary. But never fear! Our fierce, loving, always-know-what-to-do mamas are around to hold our hands and tell us that Jesus will be just fine. Actually, never mind. It turns out Stef and Lena are just as scared about what’s happening to Jesus as the rest of us are. When those two are crying or praying or saying things like, “I just want our boy back,” you know things are bad. As the mamas tell the rest of the clan, all we can do is wait. Jesus has a bolt in his skull to monitor the swelling, and the doctors can’t really say when exactly he’ll wake up. Even when he does, it will be a long battle back to normal for a guy who was just looking to protect his sister. He could wake up with brain damage that causes learning disabilities. He might need to learn how to walk and talk again. He could even have severe personality changes. My guess is it’ll be that last one because as it stands now, the ...

Jesus Isn't Out Of The Woods Yet

... They also rally around their daughter Mariana to figure out how they can best help her through this struggle and abuse of ADD meds. Let's add on top of that, the fact that Mariana feels guilt-ridden because her actions led to Jesus' fight for life and we are left with an intense first half of our season. After some struggle, Mariana finally admits to using the meds to cope with the stresses of young adulthood, and she also admits that she might need some outside help to deal with what she's been feeling. And so our moms will help their daughter get that help. The Fosters Mega Buzz: Nick's "shocking behavior" continues. We also left Callie in a very dangerous situation. What can you say about how she gets out of that and where that leads and what effect that will have on her for the start of the season? Bradley Bredeweg: The Winter Season picks up immediately after the dramatic cliffhanger Summer finale where we find Callie still in the car with Troy, who she fears is the real killer of Martha Johnson. She does't get out of this situation very ...

Kalama Epstein On The Emotional Winter Premiere And Future Of Joah

... to chat with Kalama Epstein, who stars as the lovable and mischievous pastor's son, and Jude's new beau, Noah. He couldn't reveal too much, but he could tease us a bit on where Jude is during the premiere and about what to expect from Joah this season. He also talks about his favorite shows and movies, what attracted him to the role of Noah, and more. Check out our interview below. So I’ll start off with, how much can you tell us about the premiere without getting into any type of trouble. Kalama Epstein: What I can tell you…we released one scene, so as people know so far. The season with me starts off with, Jude and Noah’s storyline…we may or may not sneak onto a boat. We may or may not light a doobie. We may or may not get high. Who knows? Who can tell? I don’t want to spoil anything else, because it gets really fun in that episode. But yeah, Noah and Jude are getting a little bit mischievous. I do like Noah, and he’s good for Jude in a lot of ways, but he does seem to get Jude into a ...

Charles Barkley

Lebron James Bashes Charles Barkley

... 4 of 53. The Philadelphia 76 ers selected Charles Barkley, a forward from Auburn University, with the fifth pick in the 1984 NBA draft. Photo: Marty Lederhandler, Associated Press. Image 5 of 53. Barkley was an 11-time All-Star and was the MVP of the 1991 game in Charlotte. Photo: File Photo, Chronicle. Image 10 of 53. Averaging 18 points a game, Barkley (not MJ), was the Dream Team's leading scorer. The NBA superstar-laden team won the 1992 gold medal in Barcelona. Photo: Ed Reinke, Associated Press. Image 11 of 53. With little playoff success in eight seasons with the Sixers, Barkley's prayers were answered as he was traded to the Phoenix Suns in a four-player deal. Photo: Jeff Robbins, Associated Press. Image 12 of 53. Surrounded by a cast that included Kevin Johnson, Dan Majerle, Danny Ainge and Tom Chambers, Barkley led the Suns to a league-best 62-20 record en route to winning the ...

Lebron James Destroys 'hater' Charles Barkley With Vicious Rant

... happy that Barkley had questioned his leadership. "He's a hater," James said. "What makes what he says credible? Because he's on TV?". Barkley's certainly a hater. But wait, let's get to the really good stuff (bold is ours). "I'm not going to let him disrespect my legacy like that," James told ESPN. " I'm not the one who threw somebody through a window. I never spit on a kid. I never had unpaid debt in Las Vegas. I never said, 'I'm not a role model.' I never showed up to All-Star Weekend on Sunday because I was in Vegas all weekend partying. "All I've done for my entire career is represent the NBA the right way. Fourteen years, never got in trouble. Respected the game. Print that.". Hoo, boy. You know what? This is exactly how Barkley would have responded to this type of criticism in his playing ...

Heat’s Udonis Haslem Defends Lebron James In Spat With Charles Barkley

... saying that for a long time. Ever since we put together the Big Three, it seems like he never had nothing positive to say about Le Bron or D-Wade. They’re better than me. I would have been went at him. “At the end of the day, we understand that you get paid to do your job. But don’t see somebody and smile to their face, and then when you get on TV all you’re doing is stabbing people. That’s what we call throwing rocks and hiding your hands, Chuck.”. Wade agrees with Haslem. “Thank God he finally said something,” Wade said Tuesday, via the Chicago Tribune. “Le Bron, a lot of guys take a lot of shots at him for whatever reason. He just has kept his mouth closed and continued to focus on what he needs to. But it’s about time he said something, man. Guys ride him, especially ex-players. “When you have a history, when you can go and Google your history, you better be a little careful with what you say. Sometimes, when guys get a microphone in front of their face, they just talk and talk and talk and forget about their history. We all make that mistake, but especially that guy on TV. He’s acting like he just walks on water. And I like the fact that Le Bron called him out and told ...

Lebron James Eviscerates Charles Barkley In Rant, Questions Credibility

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Russell Westbrook Calls Charles Barkley ‘the Worst’ When It Comes To Fashion Sense

... fashion sense, the Thunder star decided to shoot back and throw some shade at Barkley’s own sartorial snafus in the process. __link__/NBAon TNT/status/824950103932755969?ref_src=twsrc%5 Etfw. “He’s the worst,” Westbrook said during the team’s 109-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Westbrook laughed at an old outfit Barkley wore in the early ’90 s that consisted of a shiny, eggplant-hued tank top and shorts set, a pair of espadrilles and a man purse, before also adding that Barkley continues to struggle in that department today. “He’s the worst dresser on that [TNT] panel — by far,” Westbrook said. “Chuck is terrible!”. Barkley didn’t seem too offended by Westbrook’s comments, though. “I might be in first place, but he’s a close second,” Barkley said on the broadcast. Commenting on the ensemble in which Westbrook arrived to the arena earlier that night, one that consisted of a short and tight pair of torn jeans, a wrinkled flannel shirt and a white bomber jacket, Barkley got in the last word in the night’s back-and-forth. “He lives in Oklahoma,” Westbrook said. “He probably got a tractor in the ...

Lebron James Unleashes Sick Burns On 'hater' Charles Barkley

... 'I'm not a role model.' I never showed up to All-Star Weekend on Sunday because I was in Vegas all weekend partying.". SBNation did a mighty fine job breaking down each of those individual burns. But here are the spark notes, with moments from all over Barkley's Hall-of-Fame career. In 1997, a man threw ice in Barkley's face, so he proceeded to push that man through a bar window. During a game in 1991, he spit on a young girl in the front row, instead of the heckler he meant to hit. In 2008, he almost faced felony charges for not paying a $400,000 gambling debt in Las Vegas. He repeatedly said, "I'm not a role model" in a 1993 Nike commercial. "All I've done for my entire career is represent the NBA the right way," James continued. "Fourteen years, never got in trouble. Respected the game. Print that.". You get the idea. James had a laundry list of sick burns just waiting to be unleashed. But how exactly did this feud begin. Well, Barkley has been a James "hater" for a while it seems. In 2010, James held an hour-long television special, " The Decision ," ...

Lebron James Goes Scorched Earth On Charles Barkley, Snaps Over Recent Criticism

... want to compete?". According to Mc Menamin, after ESPN asked Cavs center Tristan Thompson about Barkley's criticisms, James piped up, saying: "He's a hater. What makes what he says credible? Because he's on TV?". James then went scorched earth on Barkley, recalling several of Barkley's infamous incidents during his career. "I'm not going to let him disrespect my legacy like that. I'm not the one who threw somebody through a window. I never spit on a kid. I never had unpaid debt in Las Vegas. I never said, 'I'm not a role model.' I never showed up to All-Star Weekend on Sunday because I was in Vegas all weekend partying. "All I've done for my entire career is represent the NBA the right way. Fourteen years, never got in trouble. Respected the game. Print that.". James also addressed Barkley's criticisms of his friendship with Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, and Carmelo Anthony, saying Barkley was chummy with opponents, too. "Go watch the '93 Finals when John Paxson hit the shot," James said. "Barkley and [Michael] Jordan were laughing and joking with each other during one of the games while somebody's ...

Lebron James, Tyronn Lue Say Charles Barkley's Critiques Don't Make Sense

... and tensions flared. For the briefest of recaps, the Cavs' front office was furious that James could somehow assert the organization wasn't fully invested in trying to repeat as champs, given the $130 million payroll, among other expenses occured and players acquired (see Korver). James correctly pointed out that decisions were made to go with cheaper, younger players at the end of the roster, and that "dead" roster spots were not cleared because of the tax implications. (Quick side note: As you may recall, James' quotes from Monday night, when he unleashed his frustration, were laced with profanity. James said he "got a call from the NBA" about it.). Those players helped prove James' point Friday night. After James left the game for good, with 4:49 to go, the Nets scored an additional 20 points to make what should've been a blowout a much closer ...

Fanatics

How 2 Cruise Fanatics Cut Costs And Save Time

... eager to also use the occasion to go on a cruise. “We were dropped off at the port and didn’t even have to worry about parking,” Dale Leinberger told me as he relaxed on the deck of Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas. “We saved what would have been extra airfare, and everything just worked out right.”. Cruise line officials are well aware of snowbirds’ penchant for combining their annual winter stays in Florida with trips on ships, said Vanessa Picariello, senior director of public relations for Norwegian Cruise Line. “While Norwegian ships are deployed in many domestic markets year-round, including New York in the north, we do have guests who tell us that beyond the milder weather and abundant sunshine, staying in Florida for part of the year offers added convenience and opportunity to cruise more often during the winter season,” Picariello said. Shortly after we returned from our winter cruise to Caribbean ports in Belize, Honduras and Mexico, our next-door snowbird neighbors at Indian Rocks Travel Park in Largo, Florida, Lawrence and Teresa Allan of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, left on a week-long cruise. ...

Car Condo Complex Lets Auto Fanatics Mingle, Entertain, Store Collections In Luxury

... and personalities. Some condos reflect nostalgic Americana and its motor-friendly Route 66 highway while others spotlight owners' collections of toy cars or guitars. One has a half basketball court. The open space makes for a perfect place for owners to host fundraisers for groups like Loaves & Fishes and 360 Youth Services in Naperville. Iron Gate annual also sponsors events to benefit Cal's Angels, a St. Charles-based pediatric cancer foundation created in memory of Cal Sutter, a South Elgin Little League All-Start who lost his battle with leukemia in 2006. Burgess said in all, Iron Gate has raised $250,000 for charities. "That blows me away, the generosity of this group," he said. The space also is perfect for small business owners like Burgess, who set up offices and get to work adjacent to their car collection. Between 15 percent and 20 percent of owners work on their own cars, though body work and painting are forbidden because of the fumes, Burgess said. Car condo. Iron Gate Motor Condos. A guitar collection hangs on the wallks of a unit in the Iron Gate Motor Condos community in Naperville. The garage spotlights the unique personalities of their owners. A guitar ...

Five Professors Discuss Art Desecration By Religious Fanatics

... Joachim Homann moderated the event. Here are a few quotes from the talk, “Iconoclasm and the Power of Images”. Barbara Elias Klenner: The smashing of objects, in terms of institutions coming in and taking over territories, is clearly something that has a long history. The United States, for example in 2003, upon the invasion of Iraq, one of the first things the US did was smash the idols of Saddam Hussein, a signaling of power and a change of power. Obviously this wasn’t a global antiquity, but the strategic purpose is very similar in terms of signaling a change, signaling power, signaling conquering, and translating that to an international audience. Meryem Belkaid: During Tunisian political transition, which we are still living today, everything is contested. After a long time and decades of imposed silence by the dictatorship…public art is part of the debate, and the question of freedom of expression through images remains important and ...

Isis Fanatics Are Using Decoy Military Vehicles To Subvert Air Strikes

... strikes against them. A garage full of wooden replicas was discovered in Eastern Mosul by Iraq's Federal Police. It is believed the decoys are used as a distraction tactic during air campaigns by the U. S.-led military coalition supporting Iraqi forces in the Mosul operations. This is the second set of fake military vehicles officers have found during raids on IS hide outs. Islamic State fanatics have been building decoy Jeeps and military vehicles in a bid to subvert air strikes against them. A garage full of wooden replicas was discovered in Eastern Mosul by Iraq's Federal Police. The vehicles are used for 'tactical deception', according to Baghdad-based U. S. Air Force spokesman John Dorrian. RELATED ARTICLES. Share this article. In November the Iraqi army captured a handful of the mockups at a training site it retook from the group north of Mosul, Islamic State's last major stronghold in Northern Iraq. The Jeeps are made of low cost ...

Nba Jerseys Sold In Stores Are About To Get Much More Expensive

... and the NBA Players Association recently ratified a new collective bargaining agreement , which among other things, ends the current group licensing program after the 2016-17 season. That gave the power to broker a deal for player jerseys to the NBAPA, and it has already sold those rights to Fanatics and Nike. Sara Germano of the Wall Street Journal reported that Nike will take over production of on-court authentic NBA jerseys. Those will continue to be sold in stores at the discretion of Nike, the league and its member franchises. Why the Cost of Replica Jerseys Sold in Stores is Going Up. The rights to produce and sell replica jerseys, which are traditionally far less expensive than on-court authentics, will be split between Fanatics and Nike. Nike will produce a “swingman” replica jersey, while Fanatics will handle more traditional on-court as well as other specialty replicas. There are two big changes with these new contracts: the first is that Nike intends to do away with the sleeved jerseys, ...

Why Space Fanatics Are Freaking Out About Spacex's Next Launch

... flown from the adjacent Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. “This is important for Kennedy,” space historian Roger Launius, the former associate director for the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, told Gizmodo. “[Kennedy] has been spaceport USA throughout the space age, more than 60 years now. The fact that you’ve got a company [putting] money into rehabbing an existing facility means you’ve got work for the foreseeable future.”. Built in the 1960 s as part of President Kennedy’s Moonshot program, LC-39 A is legendary among rocket buffs. It was the site of 12 Saturn V rocket launches during the Apollo era, including the Apollo 11 mission which sent Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the Moon. After the Apollo program, LC-39 A became the de facto launch pad for the Space Shuttle era. A full 80 Shuttle missions departing the Earth from this single piece of beachfront real ...

How 2 Cruise Fanatics Cut Costs And Save Time

... a cruise port. And we were not surprised that many of the other snowbirds we met in Florida also take advantage of convenient cruise opportunities. After all, Florida has cruise ports in Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Port Canaveral and Jacksonville. Retired for seven years and sailing out of Tampa on a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, Dale and Jan Leinberger of Au Gres, Michigan, were among 25 snowbird couples from a Sarasota, Florida, condominium complex. The Leinbergers have wintered since 2010 in Florida, and were eager to also use the occasion to go on a cruise. "We were dropped off at the port and didn't even have to worry about parking," Dale Leinberger told me as he relaxed on the deck of Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas. "We saved what would have been extra airfare, and everything just worked out right.". Cruise line officials are well aware of snowbirds' penchant for combining their annual winter stays in Florida with trips on ships, said Vanessa Picariello, senior director of public relations for Norwegian Cruise Line. "While Norwegian ships are deployed in many domestic markets ...

Spain's New Ferrari Land Is Disney World For Car Fanatics

... Land, the newly built sports car attraction just an hour southwest of Barcelona at the Port Aventura theme park. Ever wanted to take a spin in one of the fastest cars in history? You're in luck. Ferrari Land will be home to five rides, which from the looks of it will all be painted in the brand's signature red. Clocking in as the tallest roller coaster in Europe , the Vertical Accelerator will launch riders up a towering spike reaching 368 feet at 112 mph in just five seconds. If speed isn't enough for you, you're likely to enjoy being spontaneously shot up towards the sky on another ride, the Bounce-Back Tower, which resembles the bouncing movements of engine pistons. Of course, an automotive amusement park wouldn't be complete without its own test track, and visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of miniature Ferrari cars and navigate a 1,900 foot circuit. How to Tour the Ferrari Factory, and Other Car-Lover Destinations. Ferrari isn't short on panache, so the design of the theme park is all cars, all the time. A sea of varying Ferrari models, including Berlinettas, ...

Phone With Dual Front-facing Cameras Is Perfect For Selfie Fanatics

... HTC One M 8. Another selfie-oriented feature is "Selfie Softlight" which uses the screen to illuminate your face (like the i Phone's Retina flash). The rest of the phone's not bad, either. Though the processor is a punier Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, the phone at least comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage (expandable to 256 GB via micro SD), and a large 3,160 m Ah battery. The phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow (sorry, Nougat fans). The phone only comes in gold. The 5.5-inch full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution screen should be plenty sharp. There's a fingerprint sensor below the display and — woohoo! — a headphone jack. On the back is a standard 16-megapixel camera with LED flash. Now for the kicker: The phone only comes in gold. Yep, just the one color. The phone's also launching in select Asian countries: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. If you live ...

Premier League

F365's Ten Worst Buys Of The Premier League Season

... worse, Sissoko was 27 and had previously regularly proclaimed both his love for Arsenal and his desire to move to the Emirates. By late November, Mauricio Pochettino was publicly criticising Sissoko for falling short of expectations, and by late January, Sissoko had started only nine of Tottenham’s 32 games this season. 1) Simone Zaza (West Ham). No. 1 not because of how much he cost, nor even because he was so bad, although he was sodding dreadful. No, Zaza is our No. 1 because of what he represented, a club aiming for the stars and ending the summer transfer window lying in the gutter. They went for Alexandre Lacazette. They went for Carlos Bacca. They went for Carlos Tevez. They went for Michy Batshuayi. They went for Callum Wilson. They went for Christian Benteke. They ended up with a striker who had gained notoriety for the most appalling penalty kick run-up since Peter Devine. And so with it went hope of progression. So with it went those promises made to Dimitri Payet in February about a club that meant business. So with it went a smoother move into the London Stadium, with Matthew Etherington and black cabs nothing more ...

Sam Allardyce Blasts Premier League Scheduling On Deadline Day

... ability, he will hopefully be as good as he can very quickly. "There is no guarantee but I am looking forward to working with him.". Allardyce joined the Eagles in December following the departure of Alan Pardew but had failed to win any of his opening five league matches. Second-half goals from Scott Dann and Christian Benteke were enough to secure the visitors the three points at the Vitality Stadium, with the result keeping them two points behind 17 th-placed Swansea. Sam Allardyce is not impressed with the Premier League schedule: 'Our job is hard enough!'. Allardyce said: "I think that win has been a long time coming for me. I think our work and efforts on and off the field are what our recovery is all about about. "We have been asking the players to listen to slight changes to try and perform better. "The game plan was played well today by the players and we were clinical in front of goal. We won comfortably in the end.". Bournemouth have failed to win a game in ...

Premier League Ins And Outs

... Chelsea ended up shedding more experienced players than even they had probably anticipated, with Mikel John Obi and Branislav Ivanovic curtailing glittering spells at Stamford Bridge, and the £58 m offered by Shanghai SIPG for Oscar simply too good to turn down for both club and player. Nathan Aké returned from his loan at Bournemouth and will have a role to play but late interest in Moussa Dembélé, Sead Kolasinac and Craig Gordon came to nothing. Antonio Conte has said he is happy with the make-up of his squad and the bigger spending can wait. This team will be major players in the summer market. Dominic Fifield. In Nathan Aké Bournemouth loan recall; Charles Musonda Real Betis loan recall. Out Oscar Shanghai SIPG £58 m; Patrick Bamford Middlesbrough £6 m; Mikel John Obi Tianjin Teda free; Branislav Ivanovic Zenit St Petersburg Town free Dion Conroy Swindon Town undisclosed; Jay Dasilva Charlton Athletic loan; Marco van Ginkel PSV Eindhoven loan; Isaiah Brown Huddersfield Town loan; Fankaty Dabo Swindon Town loan; Charlie Colkett Swindon Town loan; Islam Feruz Swindon Town loan; Fikayo Tomori Brighton & Hove Albion loan; Mukhtar Ali Vitesse Arnhem ...

31 January 2017

... discomfitted, slams behind for a corner which comes to nothing. Clyne takes possession deep inside the Chelsea half and dips inside to predictably little avail. Liverpool are in dire need of a fresh midfielder and a proper centre-forward. Good luck in the summer, Jurgen old boy. For those keen on arbitrary connections, tonight is David Luiz's 100 th Premier League appearance. Kellyanne Conway on the Liverpool Twitter tonight. Lovely from Hazard, drawing three attackers inside his own half, flicking the ball away from them, and setting Chelsea away. Nothing comes of the attack, but the away side are in decent control now. Luiz is back up and the corner comes over - it's a good one,flat towards the near post, where everyone misses it and so, then does Courtois. The ball then takes a ricochet or two, before Costa lamps it clear. A full-stop speaks a thousand ...

David Moyes's Side Frustrate Spurs To Move Off Bottom Of Premier League

... efforts were from distance Credit: PA. With one defeat – away at Manchester United on December 11 th – in their last 13 games, they remain in ominous form, but given Sunderland had not won since before Christmas, they needed to win on Wearside. Spurs have the talent to land the big prizes, they have ability to compete with the best in England, but do they have the mentality to pull it all together? Should this season end, as the last did, with a sense of deflation, as their pursuit of Leicester City fizzled out meekly when pressure and fatigue drained them in the spring, Tottenham will be dismissed as nearly men again. There have been other clubs like them in the Premier League era -  Newcastle United under Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson, Aston Villa under Martin O’Neill, Everton under Sunderland’s current manager, David Moyes. All failed to win a trophy, yet all were good enough to ...

Why Moussa Dembele Will End Up In The Premier League Even If He Doesn't Join Chelsea

... have been first choice. But at Celtic he has scored 20 goals already. His overhead kick against Manchester City proved that he has the imagination and ability to take on the very best. Dembele only cost Celtic £500,000 in compensation, as he left Craven Cottage at the end of his contract there. Given that he could plausibly leave for 60 times that amount it will be a brilliant bit of business from Celtic. They have made a success in recent years of sensing which players would be wanted by Premier League clubs, signing them up, giving them a platform then selling them on. It worked for Fraser Forster, Victor Wanyama and Virgil van Dijk, and Dembele would be the most spectacular example it. Chelsea eye £44 m swoop for Celtic pair, Saints close in on Gabbiadini. Even though Dembele moved to Celtic last summer, there was never any doubt to those who know ...

Hosts' Title Challenge Looks To Be Over After Shock Defeat At The Emirates

... off Aaron Ramsey to wrong-foot the goalkeeper. It was also the first ever time Watford had led Arsenal in a Premier League game. They were buoyed. Watford had made a bristling start, belying their recent form and astonishingly doubled their advantage when they were again aided by Arsenal’s carelessness. Shkodran Mustafi chased by Watford's Stefano Okaka Credit: AFP. Again Mustafi was involved, allowing Etienne Capoue to run past him and that came after an appalling throw-in, a mix-up between Aaron Ramsey and Gabriel, giving the ball to the Watford midfielder. Capoue ran on, superbly, skilfully, beating Francis Coquelin and then Mustafi and his eventual shot was parried by Cech but squirmed across goal. There were three, four Arsenal defenders there but Troy Deeney wanted it more and hurtled in to turn the ball home. Already there was a whiff of anger; a mood of frustration at the Emirates with just two minutes and 54 seconds between the goals and the only consolation for Arsenal being they had to surely improve and also had plenty of time to do it. Arsenal vs Watford shots on goal. They also had to make a change with ...

Late Costa Penalty Miss Costs Premier League Leaders Points

... skid at Anfield on Tuesday, earning a deserved 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Chelsea in a match that saw both teams squander opportunities to cement three points, including Chelsea's Diego Costa having a late penalty kick saved by Simon Mignolet. The game of the fixture, Chelsea entered the match red hot while Liverpool was looking to avoid seeing itself nearly out of the title race before January came to a close. Despite not rediscovering its dynamic scoring touch, Liverpool threatened and came back from a goal down to earn a point. Chelsea's David Luiz opened the scoring with a brilliant free kick in the first half that caught Mignolet off guard. As Liverpool were setting up to defend a cross, David Luiz hits a stunning free-kick off of the inside of the post. 1-0. #CFC __link__/Vb W 0 co VPf M. — Chelsea GIFs (@Chelsea GIFs) January 31, 2017. Georginio Wijnaldum then scored for Liverpool early in the second half with a header to bring things level. 32 flags: Georginio Wijnaldum goal: ...

Premier League Clubs Net January Profit

... football expert. Germany doesn't really get the last-minute English spirit of deadline day, with the Bundesliga wrapping things up at the civilised hour of 6 pm local time as usual. Bayern Munich made a pair of big signings in Hoffenheim's Niklas Sule and Sebastian Rudy, but they won't arrive until summer. Borussia Dortmund moved quickly to snap up 17-year-old Sweden striker Alexander Isak and Bayer Leverkusen also spent big on a youngster on deadline day, paying 12 m euros (£10.3 m) for Jamaican teenager Leon Bailey from Genk. Thank goodness, then, for Turkey's taste for the grand gesture, with champions Besiktas and surprise title-chasers Baskasehir both going for striking experience in Demba Ba (on loan from Shanghai Shenhua) and Emmanuel Adebayor (free agent) respectively. Former Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace striker Emmanuel Adebayor was a free agent. It was a quiet window for Serie A in Italy, with Juventus spending big on young talent but parking it for the future; for example, Mattia Caldara, a 15 m euro (£12.9 m) signing, is staying with his current club Atalanta on loan. With Barcelona typically quiet and Real Madrid barred from ...