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Britney turns sporty Spears as she pulls on football shirt and leggings

She's certainly not known for her sense of style, but this time Britney Spears pulled off her wacky ensemble. The mother-of-two arrived at Albertson's grocery store in Sherman Oaks, California, on Wednesday donning an orange football-inspired shirt that she paired with her typical form-fitted black leggings. But different from the comfy boots she usually wears, Spears opted for a pair of tan hidden wedge sneakers to go with her sporty outfit. Team Britney! Britney Spears wore an orange football-inspired top to go grocery shopping with her boyfriend David Lucado on Thursday in Sherman Oaks, California Keeping cool on the hot spring day, the X Factor judge pulled her blonde locks into a high ponytail. Alongside her new beau David Lucado, the 31-year-old blonde pop star was ready for a sports-filled afternoon, coinciding perfectly with her athletic getup. As she strolled through the parking lot, the Scream & Shout singer carried an orange flotation noodle, yellow wiffle

When we get together, bad things happen!': Wolf Pack terrorised

They've tackled Las Vegas and Thailand, and now the Hangover boys are headed to Mexico. A newly released trailer for the third installment of the franchise finds the gang in Tijuana after being pitted against a ruthless crime boss played by John Goodman. Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha and Ken Jeong will reprise their original roles in the upcoming film, directed by Todd Phillips. Busted: The newest Hangover 3 trailer, released Thursday, pits the wolf pack against a vengeful crime boss played by John Goodman Ambushed: Alan (Galifianakis) tries to evade one of crime boss Goodman's cronies The saga promises to begin just as its two predecessors did: with a road trip. Hijinks ensue when the guys attempt to bring Alan (Galifianakis) to a rehab facility in the wake of his father's death. A crime boss (Goodman) thwarts the quartet in the midst of its journey, kidnapping Doug (Bartha) and threatening bodily harm unless the remaining men find Lesli

Girl driven to anorexia by mum's health obsession

Girl driven to anorexia by mum's health obsession Amy Tickner was just 16 and perfectly healthy - but barbed comments from Kathy Fox sent her into a spiral of starvation Painfully thin: Amy Tickner Phoenix features As Amy Tickner grabbed a slice of bread to go with her lunch, her mum yelled from the kitchen: “Don’t put butter on that. You’re getting a bit fat.” Amy was just 16 and a perfectly healthy weight for her age... but barbed comments like this from her mum Kathy Fox sent the impressionable teenager into a spiral of despair and starvation. She was so desperate to please her mum that she ended up existing on a daily diet of carrots, half a tin of spaghetti and litres of Diet Coke. Her weight plummeted to six stone and she was eventually rushed to hospital. Yet, even then, she pushed away a life-saving drip... fearing it contained calories. It was only then that Kathy, sobbing in the arms of a nurse, realised the damage her cruel words had done. Today in a remarkable i

The James Bulger murder and 10 crimes that shook Britain

The James Bulger murder and 10 crimes that shook Britain It is 20 years since James Bulger was abducted and killed in one of the country's most shocking crimes Led to his death: The image of toddler James Bulger being led away from a shopping arcade by his killers still haunts 20 years on. Jon Venables and Robert Thompson were convicted of torturing and murdering the youngster, but their life sentences were set to a minimum of just eight years.The case is one of the most shocking crimes in recent UK history.We look back at other crimes that shook the nation... 1 - The murder of James Bulger Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two boys jailed in 1993 for beating to death of two-year-old toddler James Bulger (pictured) Reuters James Bulger, who was just short of his third birthday, was murdered in February 1993 by two 10-year-old boys who lured him away from a Liverpool shopping arcade while his mother was distracted.The boys, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, led the cry
The James Bulger murder and 10 crimes that shook Britain 12 Feb 2013 11:28 It is 20 years since James Bulger was abducted and killed in one of the country's most shocking crimes Led to his death: The image of toddler James Bulger being led away from a shopping arcade by his killers still haunts 20 years on. Jon Venables and Robert Thompson were convicted of torturing and murdering the youngster, but their life sentences were set to a minimum of just eight years . The case is one of the most shocking crimes in recent UK history. We look back at other crimes that shook the nation... 1 - The murder of James Bulger Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two boys jailed in 1993 for beating to death of two-year-old toddler James Bulger (pictured) Reuters James Bulger, who was just short of his third birthday, was murdered in February 1993 by two 10-year-old boys who lured him away from a Liverpool shopping arcade while his mother was d

Rubin Kazan 3-2 Chelsea (4-5 agg): Blues lose in Moscow but progress to semi-finals

Rubin Kazan 3-2 Chelsea (4-5 agg): Blues lose in Moscow but progress to semi-finals Some dodgy defending threatened to make it a nervy night for Chelsea, but goals from Torres and Moses saw them through At the double: Chelsea are still on course to win the Europa League and FA Cup From Martin Lipton in MoscowRafa Benitez told his feuding Blues to carry on rucking after they made it through to the Europa League semi-finals.Twice ahead, first when Fernando Torres continued his marked goal rush from Frank Lampard's brilliant first time ball, and then through a Victor Moses strike, Chelsea were left thankful for their first leg advantage as they conceded three times after the break.Lampard and Brazilian David Luiz had to be separated by Petr Cech and Yossi Benayoun at half-time after rowing over a Rubin chance.But Benitez, reluctant to criticise his men for their sloppy second half display, insisted the flashes of temper were a good sign.Benitez said: "It's always good

Once a Red: Liverpool hopeful of landing 'fan' Ashley Williams.. despite Arsenal's £9m bid on the table

Once a Red: Liverpool hopeful of landing 'fan' Ashley Williams.. despite Arsenal's £9m bid on the table Brendan Rodgers' other summer targets include Brazilian Dede, Toby Alderweireld of Ajax and Feyenoord's Stefan de Vrij Michael Steele Liverpool have stolen an important march in the race to land Ashley Williams... despite Arsenal leaving a £9million bid on the table since the turn of the year.The Gunners made a determined effort to sign the Wales international defender right up until the end of the January transfer window, but their cash offer was turned down flat by Swansea.Williams though, now looks certain to be made available in the summer, with boss Michael Laudrup recognising the stalwart's sterling efforts on behalf of the Welsh club by giving him the chance to move to a big club before it is too late.That is why Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has left his offer open to Swansea, with the intention of returning in the summer to renew his interest in

Boos ban: Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio vows to tune out Newcastle fans' abuse on derby day

Boos ban: Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio vows to tune out Newcastle fans' abuse on derby day "Our 2,000 supporters will be much louder than the 50,000 home ones - I will absorb their energy" PLUS Danny Graham facing three weeks out Tyne and ear: The warm welcome waiting at St James' doesn't bother Di Canio Michael Regan Paolo Di Canio insists Newcastle fans will be wasting their time trying to provoke him on Sunday with fascist-style salutes, writes James Nursey.Police have warned fans against using racist or offensive gestures during the North-East derby at St James' Park, but Di Canio responded: “Why? I don’t feel nothing or hear them.“For sure, I will hear much more the 2,000 Sunderland fans, who will be much more loud than the 50,000 of Newcastle. I will absorb their energy.“When I was a footballer, especially away fans, they were an extra lift.“Away from home, they would sing, ‘Paolo Di Canio’ and I wanted to score and celebrate. Now I am a manager I

Team Gazza: Paul Gascoigne names Rooney, Gerrard and Wilshere as lifesavers who helped pay for rehab

Team Gazza: Paul Gascoigne names Rooney, Gerrard and Wilshere as lifesavers who helped pay for rehab The England legend sobbed as he told TV host Alan Carr the full trauma of his latest descent into booze addiction, after a decade of fighting his demons Still alive: Paul Gascoigne talks to Alan Carr Ellis O'Brien/ Open mike Productions. England legend Paul Gascoigne sobbed as he thanked pals Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard for saving his life – but admits he may drink again.Despite nearly dying and weeks of intensive rehab, partly paid for by the stars – not named until now – the recovering alcoholic said he still doesn’t know if he will stay sober.The 45-year-old former Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder welled up as he told TV host Alan Carr the full trauma of his latest descent into booze addiction, after a decade of fighting his demons.He said: “Sometimes I think, when am I ever going to learn my lesson?"I sometimes think I’ll be all right with one drink, but then

Zynga and Bwin.Party Introduce Real Money Poker Games to Facebook Users

Zynga and Bwin.Party Introduce Real Money Poker Games to Facebook Users The temperature increases in the online poker market, with the breaking news that Zynga and Bwin.Party will introduce a poker skin on Facebook The poker gaming behemoths Zynga and Bwin.Party both had difficulties with cash flow in 2012, with Zynga introducing a cost-cutting programme to shave $15-20 million off the bottom line of EBIT, and Bwin.Party seeing a 33% decline in cash game profits.But in October, Zynga and Bwin.Party announced a working partnership that would open up the portcullis between the 7.5 million Zynga users and the PartyGaming community. A network that hosts the second largest online poker pool in the world - PartyPoker - and two smaller skins in WPTPoker and EmpirePoker. ZyngaPlusPoker and ZyngaPlusCasino is only available for the lucky customers in the U.K. for now."It's an exciting move to bring players the real money games they have been asking for" says Barry Cottle of

Grand National sweepstake kit 2013: Print, cut out and keep your fingers crossed

Grand National sweepstake kit 2013: Print, cut out and keep your fingers crossed It’s time for to gather your family or workmates and put your hands in your pockets for the sensational Mirror Racing Sweepkit. Jump to it: Play the sweepstake and enjoy the world's greatest race even more Here we go for the most hotly contested bit of sport many of you will take part in all year .. it’s your sensational Mirror Racing Sweepkit.It doesn’t matter if you don’t know anything about racing, in fact, it’s probably better if you don’t. You have the same chance of picking the Grand National favourite, On His Own, as rank outsider Major Malarkey. As ever, 40 horses will take their chance on Saturday afternoon at 4.15 – around nine minutes and ten seconds later it could be you who is celebrating. The only thing that could change is if a horse is withdrawn.If that happens first thing this morning, a reserve - either Pentiffic or Mortimers Cross - would take its place.So simply change the n

To dare is to almost do: AVB salutes Tottenham "heroes" after Euro loss on penalties

To dare is to almost do: AVB salutes Tottenham "heroes" after Euro loss on penalties Vertonghen is sent off in normal time against Basel and Huddlestone and Adebayor miss spot-kicks but manager refuses to criticise Seven and hell: Spurs have lost seven shoot-outs on the spin since 1994 From Darren Lewis in Basel Emmanuel Adebayor and Tom Huddlestone missed from the spot as 10-man Spurs blew the chance to reach the Europa League semi-finals.But heartbroken boss Andre Villas- Boas labelled his players “heroes” after they scored twice and survived Jan Vertonghen’s sending-off.Spurs have now lost their last SEVEN penalty shoot-outs, with their last triumph nearly 20 years ago, against Peterborough in 1994.But Villas-Boas said: “I’m proud of the players because, for me they are like heroes for the way they’ve done it. I wasn’t frustrated with Ade. It was a good performance from the team."They are heroes - not only because of what they’ve done today but because of wha

Spitting mad: Stade Francais' Jerome Fillol gets season-ending ban for giving rival a mouthful

Spitting mad: Stade Francais' Jerome Fillol gets season-ending ban for giving rival a mouthful Frenchman's offence in cup win over Bath was deemed "intentional, deliberate and grave" - but sentence is reduced because he said sorry Eiffel shower: Peter Stringer is spat on by Jerome Fillol Action The man who spat in the face of Bath rugby star Peter Stringer has been banned until next season. Stade Francais scrum-half Jerome Fillol pleaded guilty to the offence, which occurred during the Paris club's Amlin Cup win last week to widespread disgust. Judicial officer Anthony Davis deemed to be "intentional, deliberate and grave" but could find no aggravating factors and cut the ban from a top-end entry point of 26 weeks due to "compelling" mitigating factors - including Fillol saying he was very sorry. The Frenchman was also said to have an exemplary record, despite Stringer's dad claiming he previously spat at his son during an Under-2

Masterclass: Sergio Garcia leads at Augusta and admits he doesn't like the course he tamed

Masterclass: Sergio Garcia leads at Augusta and admits he doesn't like the course he tamed Spaniard's 66 has fans wondering if he'll finally win his first Major this week PLUS McIlroy's regrets and the 14-year-old who outscored champ Watson Power Serg: Five-birdie Garcia matched his best ever Masters round Getty Twelve months after claiming he could never win a Major, Sergio Garcia played like a champion to share the first-round lead at the Masters.But the Spaniard admitted he is still not a fan of the Augusta National course.Garcia, who missed a putt to win the Open in 2007, said last year he was “not good enough” after limping to a third round 75. Seasons of near misses and frustration seemed to have finally taken their toll.Always a gorgeous ball-striker, he had long struggled on the greens. But his heroics for Europe in the Ryder Cup at Medinah showed he is still a special talent.And on Thursday, in his 58th Major, the 32-year-old blazed his way through the

Tiger Woods starts in winning fashion as ski-star squeeze Lindsey looks on

Tiger Woods starts in winning fashion as ski-star squeeze Lindsey looks on World No.1 hits 70 - score he began with en route to his first three green jackets PLUS Augusta rookie Donaldson hits a hole in one and more Drinks are on me: One Woods shot took out a spectator's beer Getty Lindsey Vonn inspired Tiger Woods to an opening 70 - the same score he shot when he won his first three Green Jackets.With his new girlfriend watching him tee off, the world No 1 suffered an erratic opening when he hit a fan on the leg with his second shot on the 2nd hole and then hit a beer being held by another spectator with his tee shot on three.The four-time winner still parred the opening five holes and seemed set for a late charge when he went three-under par after 13.But a three-putt bogey at the 14th stalled his momentum and he signed for a two-under par score - the same as in 1997, 2001 and 2002.Woods said: “It’s a good start. It was a good day. A solid day. Right now I’m only four bac

Pit Bulls: Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber still snarling at each other over Malaysia madness

Pit Bulls: Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber still snarling at each other over Malaysia madness "Mark didn’t deserve win” insists German as Red Bull team-mate he was told not to overtake admits relationship is strained "and it’s not the first time" "I would probably do the same again": Vettel has not been punished by Red Bull Vladimir Rys From Byron Young in Shanghai Sebastian Vettel stoked Red Bull’s Malaysia tea-orders controversy by saying colleague Mark Webber “did not deserve to win” in Sepang.And the 25-year-old hinted his actions were tantamount to a revenge for the Australian’s actions at last year’s Brazilian Grand Prix which almost cost him the world title.Red Bull sank deeper into controversy as Formula 1 arrived in the Shanghai paddock on Thursday.The contrite German who stepped off the podium in Kuala Lumpur three weeks ago was nowhere in sight. Instead there appeared a bullish new Vettel who dished out cold contempt to Webber and the media qu

Inside North Korea: Shock video and photos show true horror of Kim Jong-un's evil regime

Inside North Korea: Shock video and photos show true horror of Kim Jong-un's evil regime Our reporter at the border uncovers the true story of North Korea that warmongering Kim Jong-un does not want the outside world to see A child of around 10 sits dying of starvation by the side of the road while just yards away soldiers load enough rice on to trucks to feed families for weeks. As the young boy slumps on the grimy kerb in his filthy, oversized army jacket, locals stroll past zombie-style without even glancing in his direction or displaying an ounce of pity for his wretched plight.Nearby his friends scavenge in disease-ridden rubbish tips for scraps of what might pass for food in a land where people are so poor they are forced to eat tree bark or even corpses, according to those on the inside.And not far away, prisoners are herded from their harsh labour camps to ­frantically dig out crops from frozen ground while trigger-happy troops hover over them waiting for the one wrong