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Hakan Calhanoglu's second half stunner rocked 10-man Atletico Madrid and gave Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 first leg lead in the last-16 of the Champions League. The Turkey international's wonderful strike proved enough to separate the sides at the BayArena, with Karim Bellarabi instrumental in the build-up. Leverkusen threatened in the first half and saw Emir Spahic denied on two occasions, but they were grateful to Bernd Leno for making two late saves to keep the score level. Tiago was sent off for two bookable offences late on to heap more misery on Atletico, who failed to score for their second successive Champions League game. Roger Schmidt's side will take a narrow advantage to Spain for the second leg on March 17, knowing another clean sheet will see them through to the quarter-finals. Leverkusen came out of the blocks quickly, dominating possession, but were unable to find a way through before half-time, with Lars Bender wasting the first opening i...

Arsenal's Champions League hopes were dealt a huge blow as Monaco secured a deserved victory at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners were frustrated for much of the first half and fell behind shortly before the break as Geoffrey Kondogbia's long-range effort deflected off Per Mertesacker and past David Ospina. Olivier Giroud missed two big chances to equalise shortly after half-time, and the hosts were made to pay for wasting their opportunities as Dimitar Berbatov ended a Monaco counterattack with a controlled finish. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain came off the bench to pull a goal back late on with a curled finish before Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco broke free of the home defence to score with an angled drive. Monaco conceded just once as they topped Group C, but were under pressure early on as Danny Welbeck was among those to threaten Danijel Subasic's goal with an effort that was narrowly off target However, the resurgent visitors - beaten just once since t...

Fabio Cannavaro has been handed a 10-month prison sentence after breaching orders to keep out of his property during a police investigation. The World Cup-winning former Italy captain was the centre of a tax probe which saw over €1 million in his property being seized, but Cannavaro was caught swimming in his luxurious house’s swimming pool with his wife. The 41-year-old, his wife Daniela and brother Paolo – who plays for Sassuolo in Serie A – were all given custodial sentences, but all three verdicts have been suspended after the trio appealed. Cannavaro is reported to owe over €1m in unpaid taxes, with the Italian Revenue Agency claiming that the former defender’s company unpaid on VAT, corporation tax and regional tax throughout a five-year period between 2005 and 2010. During that time, Cannavaro served both Juventus and Real Madrid and also lifted the World Cup in Germany in 2006. The former Parma and Inter star is now coach of Chinese side Guangzhou Ever...

Lindsay Lohan is far from done with her community service. At a court hearing earlier today, Judge Mark Young did not agree with the actress' claim that she had completed all of her community service. Santa Monica City Attorney Terry White confirms to E! that some of the hours that Lohan submitted as community service were denied by the judge. "125 is the approximate number of hours that were denied," White told E! News. As a result of Young's decision, the 28-year-old star was ordered to complete 125 additional hours of service. A new hearing was scheduled for March 12 for both sides to decide on which program Lohan will be assigned to. Lohan's ongoing community service stems from her 2012 car crash on the Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. Lohan has been living in London for the past few months. Last night, LiLo attended the Elle Style Awards with stars like Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas, Cara Delevingne, Diane Kruger, Sam Smith and Rebe...

Could more of our dreams be coming true?! After a 10-year hiatus from music, Will Smith could be reprising his rap career! Take a moment to let that sink in. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum is getting back in the studio, hopefully to record more hits similar to his instant classics, "Welcome to Miami," "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" and "Just the Two of Us." The Focus actor told E! News that not only could he be returning to his former glory days but also that he and Kanye West have been working together! "I went into the studio with [Kanye] a couple times," he told us. "He's pushing me a little bit. I'm trying to find my voice because...I got things I want to say I just can't find them. "I can't get them out poetically the way that I want just yet, but you never know," he added. Well, hopefully you find them soon enough, Will, because we're anxious to hear your grand return! Seriously, th...

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been eager to give North West a sibling for a while now. As it turns out, though, conceiving baby No. 2 is easier said than done. In an interview with Ross King for iTV's Lorraine, Kim revealed that the Keeping Up With the Kardashians upcoming tenth season will "follow my journey of trying to get pregnant for the second time, which has proven to not be as easy as the first time, but we're working on it." The 34-year-old E! star couldn't help but gush about 'Ye, saying, "He's very hands-on. He's just a great dad and he loves her [Nori] so much!" When asked if Yeezus ever changes "nappies" (that's what our friends across the pond call diapers), Kim laughed and said, "On occasion!" That's a step in the right direction, because last year, Kim told Ellen DeGeneres the rapper is "not a diaper[-changing] kind of guy," adding, "He would; if it's an...

Surprise! Chrissy Teigen is getting her hair dyed dark and sharing the process (in real time, y'all) with her followers on Instagram. "LOOK WHAT IS HAPPENING," the obviously super-excited star wrote alongside the snapshot, which shows what looks to be black dye setting into her normally lighter locks. Chrissy has been rocking a blond look over the last year, although she has opted for rich brunette hues in the past. We're psyched for the model too, since we're pretty sure she can carry any hair color and still look, well, hot (that said, Teigen has yet to try a red tint). The star most recently showed off her glam (per usual) blond locks at the 2015 Oscars, which she attended alongside hubby (and one of the night's winners) John Legend. Teigen stunned in a pale-blue, high-slit Zuhair Murad number with intricate beading along the bodice and a sexy, cut-to-there neckline. We'll keep you posted about the exact shade of her hair post-dye ...

Jessica Biel seems to be jumping on the overalls trend bandwagon with one special little twist: her baby bump! The expectant actress was spotted in New Orleans earlier today on the set of her upcoming film The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, which also stars Jason Sudeikis. Justin Timberlake's leading lady has been hard at work on the film before her little one arrives and looked to be in great spirits during today's shoot. According to an eyewitness, the brunette beauty has been "very friendly and sweet to everyone" on the set of the future film and has been putting in grueling hours along with the rest of the cast and crew. "She spends very long days on set...[and] is on set from 6 a.m. to sundown every day," our insider shared, adding that Biel is "very involved in the production process." Last month, on J.T.'s 34th birthday, the "Sexy Back" singer finally confirmed that he and Biel are expecting their first ...

Another day, another fan whose dreams came true because of Taylor Swift! T.Swift continues to prove she is one of the best people on the planet after she tracked down Sinead Murray, a Swiftie, who had camped out for 20 hours just to catch a glimpse of the "Blank Space" singer. Murray revealed to Buzzfeed that she had already planned a trip to London for the Brit Awards, but when she found out Taylor would be stopping by Radio 1, she decided to camp out...the day before. "I just sat near the entrance. More people started arriving from 5pm and throughout the night. It was freezing cold but the atmosphere was so exciting," she explained to the website. "Taylor followed me on Tumblr a few months ago and so I had been uploading pictures to show her there were lots of people there and that we were excited to see her." The dedicated fan continued to post photos and updates on her Tumblr throughout the night but assumed the "Style" croo...

Bobby Brown has postponed an upcoming short tour in Australia by a couple of months as his daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown continues to fight for her life in an Atlanta hospital. The 21-year-old, the only child of the R&B singer and late iconic pop star Whitney Houston, was hospitalized on Jan. 31 after being found face down and unconscious in a bathtub at her and partner Nick Gordon's home. Bobby and other family members rushed to her side and have been keeping vigil for her ever since. In addition, his sister Tina Brown was hospitalized this past Sunday after suffering from "severe chest pains." "Bobby Brown's upcoming Australian Tour, featuring special guests Treach and Kay-Gee from Naughty By Nature, has been postponed to May to allow Bobby Brown to spend further time with his family," the Australian site Ticketek said in a statement this week. Bobby was initially supposed to perform four concerts in Australia, from March 18 to March 21. The...

America's Next Top Model contestant Mirjana Puhar was killed Tuesday in a triple homicide at her boyfriend's home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police have arrested and charged Emmanuel Jesus Rangel with the murders of 23-year-old Jonathan Cosme Alvarado (Puhar's boyfriend), Jusmar Isiah Gonzaga-Garcia, 21, and Puhar. According to police, Rangel was located Wednesday morning and transported to police headquarters. After he completed an interview with law enforcement, he was charged with three counts of first-degree murder. He will remain in police custody. Rangel has also been charged in connection with another murder that took place in Matthews, North Carolina, on Feb. 22, 2015.  Nineteen-year-old Puhar competed in the 21st cycle of the modeling show, which aired last year, and was eliminated during the tenth episode. Keith Carlos, the first-ever male winner on ANTM and winner of Puhar's season, tweeted, "I Love You @mirjanapuhar #RIP #ANTM...

Perhaps she needed to adjust the volume on her television?  Shonda Rhimes is backpedaling after the 45-year-old TV creator found herself on the receiving end of criticism following comments she made about Lady Gaga's performance at the 2015 Oscars.  The Mother Monster wowed fans and critics alike when she performed a tribute to the Sound of Music's 50th anniversary on Sunday, which included noteworthy ballads such as "My Favorite Things," "Edelweiss" and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" as well as a surprise appearance by the film's lead star, Julie Andrews.  And in case you haven't been on the Internet in two days, viewers were stunned by the singer's phenomenal performance, which many have called a career defining moment for the "Bad Romance" beauty.  Except Shonda Rimes, that is.  The Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder and Grey's Anatomy creator took to Twitter during the ceremony to express her di...

Lady Gaga will star in American Horror Story season five. Yes, Lady Gaga! The fifth season of the FX anthology series is titled American Horror Story: Hotel. The singer posted a video revealing the news and new title on Twitter. So far no other cast for American Horror Story: Hotel has been revealed. No official premiere date was given aside from October. AHS mainstays Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts are working on new projects from Ryan Murphy. Paulson will appear in American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson opposite John Travolta and Cuba Gooding Jr., and Roberts is set to star in Scream Queens on Fox opposite Jamie Lee Curtis and Lea Michele. Series star Jessica Lange's involvement is still unknown as this point. She told us in November she was willing to revisit the idea of a fifth season after wrapping the fourth, American Horror Story: Freak Show.

Genevieve shared this lovely picture of her outfit alongside her Birkin bag out today on instagram.

She is the Queen of Pop, so naturally Madonna might have something to say about other musicians who try to provoke the status quo just as she has done since the 1980s. Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Kanye West have all caused controversies at some point or another in their own rights, and now the reigning controversial pop star is dishing to Rolling Stone what she thinks and doesn't work with these artist's attitudes and work. The "Only One" rapper has certainly made waves with his constant outpouring of comments, which he has referred to as his "terrible twos," but claims he has since turned over a new leaf. The Rebel Heart crooner, however, understands how and why he says the things he does despite causing him a lot of publicity faux pas. "He's a brilliant madman. He can't help himself," she says in the upcoming issue when asked about West. "Like, he doesn't have the same filters other people have. He has to blurt ...

UPDATE: Demi Lovato took to Twitter on Wednesday to comment personally about her health. "Thanks for the get well messages.. The media likes to blow things out of proportion.. I'm fine!!" she said. "Nothing a little chicken soup can't fix!!" __________________________  Demi Lovato had quite the health scare this week, alarming her millions of fans, who have taken to Twitter to post messages of support. The 22-year-old pop star was rushed to the emergency room of a hospital near Los Angeles after suffering from flu-like symptoms on Tuesday, her rep says. Lovato was examined and treated at the medical center for several hours. "She returned home soon after and is feeling much better today," her rep told E! News on Wednesday. The singer's medical diagnosis was not revealed. According to TMZ, her symptoms included difficulty breathing and she was given antibiotics, among other medications. Lovato, who typically ...

Hope Solo has broken her silence. In her first interview since returning to the U.S. women's national soccer team Saturday, the goalie expressed regret for the "horrible choice" that led to her 30-day suspension earlier this year. Team USA suspended Solo after her husband, former NFL player Jerramy Stevens, was arrested for DUI while driving a team van during training camp in California. "Well, clearly, I wasn't thinking. I mean, it was a horrible choice," the 33-year-old, two-time Olympic gold medalist admitted to Good Morning America's Robin Roberts Wednesday. "I think I just wasn't in a good place, emotionally, to even make good decisions. I mean, it's not an excuse, but I just...it was stupid. I should've called a taxi." Solo was reinstated after a formal review by U.S. Soccer, and she is expected to join the 25-player squad that will travel to Portugal for the Algarve Cup in March. Now that she's back on t...

River Rose was born to be a model! Seriously, just look at her adorably chubby cheeks! Kelly Clarkson and her adorable daughter grace the cover of People's March 9 issue. Though the "Heartbeat Song" singer regularly posts pictures of her mini-me on social media, this is the first time that the mother-daughter duo have appeared on a magazine cover together. The three-time Grammy winner describes her daughter as "the happiest baby on the planet." Kelly also explains how her "whole life took a big 180" after marrying Brandon Blackstock in 2013 and welcoming a baby girl in 2014. "I never thought I was going to be a mom," the American Idol winner admits, "so it's very much changed my world in the most awesome way." Those changes are reflected in her new album, out March 3. Before she began working on Piece by Piece, Kelly, 32, took some time off just outside of Nashville with Brandon, 38, River, 8 months...

Who knew lunch time could be so sexy?! Beyoncé turns heads everywhere she goes no matter what she's wearing, but chances are there are a number of people dealing with some serious neck problems from the double-takes given for this extra racy look. Queen B decided to go all the way with her lunch outfit today when she stopped to grab a bite from Gracias Madre with hubby Jay Z. The gorgeous singer wore a completely unbuttoned blouse that was tied at her midriff, revealing not only more cleavage than you could imagine, but also making it very clear that Bey left that annoying over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder (a bra, you guys) at home. While the initial focus is the obvious (boobs!), we then start to wonder about the more practical things--What happens if there's a gust of wind? What happens when Bey leans forward to eat? What happens if she spills some food on her chest? What happens if she has to quickly jerk her upper body to the side to get the server's ...

Guess he'll just have to reschedule, eh? Chris Brown announced to fans on Twitter that he had to cancel tour dates in Canada because the country denied him entry. "Unfortunately I will not be able to perform in front of sold out crowds in Montreal & Toronto," Breezy wrote in the tweeted-then-deleted posts. "The good people of the Canadian government wouldn't allow me entry. I'll be back this summer and will hopefully see all my Canadian fans!" The Grammy-winning R&B singer was scheduled to perform at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Tuesday and the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Wednesday night. Nicole Perna, a spokeswoman for Brown, confirmed Canadian immigration officials denied him entry and reportedly said Brown can apply to return at a later date and plans to do so. Live Nation also said in a statement that "due to immigration issues" the shows have been canceled and refunds are available at the point of pu...