Lovy Longomba Talks Getting Signed To Bieber's Publishing Company
By Gadiola Emanuel - 2:58:00 AM
Lovy says in the interview that he "learnt more about producing and urban music" in America but adds that they journey was not easy and the "struggle paid off".
He explains that he is signed to Pulse Publishing that has worked with top acts like Justin Bieber among others.
Airtel Tanzania yazindua michuano ya Airtel Rising Stars 2013
By Gadiola Emanuel - 8:22:00 AM
Mkurugenzi
wa mawasiliano wa Airtel Tanzania Beatrice Singano Mallya akiongea na
waandishi wa habari wakati wa uzinduzi wa progam ya Airtel Rising Stars
2013 uliofanyika katika Ofisi za TFF jijini Dar es Salaam leo , wengine
ni Mkurugenzi wa Michezo Leonard Thadeo(katikati) na Makamu wa Raisi wa
TFF Ramadhani Nasibu 
Mkurugenzi
wa Michezo Leonard Thadeo akikazija jambo wakati akiongea na waandishi
wa habari kwenye halfa ya uzinduzi wa program ya Airtel 2013 uliofanyika
katika Ofisi za TFF jijini Dar es Salaam leo kushoto ni Mkurugenzi wa
mawasiliano wa Airtel Tanzania Beatrice Singano Mallya, Makamu wa Raisi
wa TFF Ramadhani Nasibu na Kaimu katibu mkuu wa TFF Sunday Kayuni 
Baadhi
ya wachezaji wa Airtel Rising stars wa mwaka 2012 wakisalimiana na
Mkurugenzi wa Michezo Leonard Thadeo, Makamu wa Raisi wa TFF Ramadhani
Nasibu na Mkurugenzi wa mawasiliano wa Airtel Tanzania Beatrice Singano
Mallya wakati wa uzinduzi wa progam ya Airtel Rising Stars 2013
uliofanyika katika Ofisi za TFF jijini Dar es Salaam leo 
Wakizindua
program ya Airtel Rising Stars 2013 Mkurugenzi wa Michezo Leonard
Thadeo, Makamu wa Raisi wa TFF Ramadhani Nasibu na Mkurugenzi wa
mawasiliano wa Airtel Tanzania Beatrice Singano Mallya, Kaimu katibu
mkuu wa TFF Sunday Kayuni na mwenyekiti wa chama cha mpira wa miguu Dar
es Saalam Almasi Kasongo wakati wa uzinduzi wa Airtel Rising Stars 2013 
Mkurugenzi
wa mawasiliano wa Airtel Tanzania Beatrice Singano Mallya, Mkurugenzi
wa Michezo Leonard Thadeo, Makamu wa Raisi wa TFF Ramadhani Nasibu,
Kaimu katibu mkuu wa TFF Sunday Kayuni wakiwa katika picha ya pamoja na
baadhi ya wachezaji wa Airtel Rising stars wa mwaka 2012
Dar es Salaam, Jumanne 28 Mei 2013…
If you weren't lucky enough to be at Durban's People's Park this weekend for MTV Africa All Stars gig, then don't despair; tune into the TV premiere of “MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion” this Saturday for a dazzling special on the historic concert (MTV Base, DStv Channel 322, 25 May @16:00 CAT ).
The sold-out concert featured show-stopping performances from Snoop Lion and an all star lineup of Africa’s biggest contemporary music stars, including 2Face, D’Banj, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Professor, Big Nuz, Camp Mulla, Zakes Bantwini and Zahara. DJ Cleo and DJ Caise performed, while DJ Tira took to the stage as part of Big Nuz's set.
Highlights included Snoop Lion’s first appearance on stage singing “Here Comes the King”, dressed in a traditional leopard skin Zulu outfit gifted him by members of the Zulu royal family, a beautiful acoustic version of “Loliwe” by Zahara, a bubble-strewn performance of “La Vie est Belle” by Congolese artist Fally Ipupa, a typically upbeat set by Big Nuz, and a high octane finale of “Young, Wild & Free” by Snoop Lion and the African All Stars, in which every member of the audience joined.
Other show-stopping moments included a duet of “Mr Endowed” by Snoop Lion and D'Banj, while Big Nuz, Zakes Bantwini and Professor did their best to teach Snoop Lion some new moves, Zulu-style!
Tweeting after the concert, Nigerian “kokomaster” D’Banj (@iamdbanj ) said, “ Wanna thank Durban fr a wonderful time @MTVBaseAfrica fr putting together a great show. To my uncle @SnoopDogg for making history in Africa ”.
Speaking on behalf of MTV Base, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa, commented, “MTV Africa All Stars was a truly historic occasion and a fabulous showcase for African contemporary talent. All the performers gave awe-inspiring performances and the combination of Snoop and the African talent was electrifying. We are very proud to have partnered with KwaZulu-Natal Province to create such an exciting and ground-breaking initiative that also showcases Durban as a great host city for spectacular events.”
“MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal” will premiere on TV on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and terrestrial TV partners from Saturday 25 May at 16:00.
Recorded “live” at the world’s most exclusive gigs, renowned music festivals and unique concert locations, MTV World Stage is the “front row seat” for music lovers to experience the biggest artists without leaving the comfort of their sofas.
Previous World Stage events have taken place in Athens, Rome, London, Buenos Aires, Beijing and Tokyo, showcasing artists including Justin Bieber, Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Muse, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Jay Z, Metallica, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, Arcade Fire and many more.
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Addressing UNECA Conference on Youth Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. |
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| The son and wife of late Prof Achebe |
President Uhuru Kenyatta
Afternoon guys. I have nominated:
1. Mr. Joseph J. Ole Lenku as Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government.
2. Mr. Samwel Kazungu Kambi as Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services.
I have subsequently forwarded the names to Parliament for approval.
Thank You and God bless you all.
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| Mwanaharakati wa Michezo Tanzania Bw. Wilhelm Gidabuday afurahia ushindi wa mwanae (Sydney Wilhelm Gidabuday), ambae ni mzaliwa wa marekani kwa kushinda mbio za "3200m CIF Championship " huko California ,Marekani. |
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| Huyu ndiye Sydney Wilhelm Gidabuday ,mtoto wa Mwanaharati na Mzalendo wa Michezo yote Tanzania Bw. Wilhelm Gidabuday ,akijiandaa kabla ya kukimbia mbio za "3200 CIF Championship, Carlifornia USA) |
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| SYDNEY WILHELM GIDABUDAY |
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| SYDNEY WILHELM GIDABUDAY - akiongoza mashindano ya riadha ya 32OOM CIF CHAMPIONSHIPS; huko California Marekani. – Division 2: From fourth place in league to CIF champion two weeks later? Oh my! El Modena's Sydney Gidabuday, son of former 5,000m/10,000 open-level talent Wilhelm Gidabuday, only managed fourth in the loaded Century League Finals meet. But running relaxed here, Sydney won in a surprising 4:12.43, a seasonal best by over five seconds! Sydney edged veteran stars Bryan Fernandez (4:12.62) of Dos Pueblos and Garrett Corcoran of Villa Park (4:12.73). – Division 1: Forget any dope sheets or PR lists, Juan Gonzalez is a very dangerous talent and him winning here was expected. Taking down another star (Vista Murrieta's Porter Reddish) by more than two seconds. Gonzalez is expected to double back in the 3200 later in the meet. Stockdale's Blake Haney has the top time in the state in both the 1600 and 3200 and says he willm attempt the double in Clovis, but a fresh Gonzalez (if he scratches the 1600) should be his most serious threat at that state meet, assuming all goes well for both between now and then. Source:http://www.prepcaltrack.com |
Paris has been rolling with the Cash Money crew for a while now. She released a song with Wayne in December 2012 titled "Last Night," and also appeared in the Rich Gang's video for "Tapout," alongside Cash Money all-stars Lil Wayne, Birdman, Mack Maine and Nicki Minaj.
One of Nigerians favorite duos Bracket is back with their long awaited video – Temperature brought to you by Ape Planet, a Capital Dream pictures production.
Brad Pitt bans sex scenes with other women out of respect for Angie
By Gadiola Emanuel - 3:28:00 AM
Brad 's friend told Esquire: 'This is a guy who has tried not to do any sexy scenes with other women since he's met Angelina. He's crazy about her, and she's the same way about him.'
Kinda understand his fear. Brad was married to Jennifer Aniston when he did Mr & Mrs Smith with Angelina Jolie. He admitted falling for her after their steamy love scene. By the time the movie wrapped, they were in love.
According to the story by Guardian, On March 23rd 2013, Cyril asked to speak with Blessing after she ended their relationship and thinking he wanted to talk reconciliation, she agreed to see him. He visited her house and as she went out to talk to him, he bathed her with acid.
Blessing is now blind in both eyes and battling to stay alive at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City where she is a patient.
Read Blessing's account of what happened after the cut...
“He was my boyfriend and we had arguments in February. He beat me to the extent that I was not able to go to school for three days. I told him I was no longer interested in the relationship. He later tried to forcibly take my telephone, but I refused to give it to him. I told him he was not the one who bought it for me.”
“On March 23, he called and asked me to meet him in front of our house. I refused initially, but he insisted, so I came out. He asked: “Do you mean you don’t want me again?” I said: “No! I was no more interested in the relationship. And immediately, he poured the acid on my face.
Since that day, I have been on admission at the UBTH and the doctors say I might not see again except I am flown to India where my eyes could be restored."
“I never knew he would have the heart to pour acid on me. I made a mistake. I have learnt the biggest lesson of my life. My prayer now is that God should touch kind-hearted Nigerians to come to my aide so that I would be able to get treatment abroad, since my parents cannot afford it.”
Doctors in the hospital believe she may never see again except she is flown to a specialist hospital in India, where her sight could be restored.Source: Linda Ikeji Blog
The statement read, "A lot of rumours have been floating around social media about the Kenyan superstar group Camp Mulla.
"The group's members have matured since the band's inception but Camp Mulla is alive and kicking it big.
"It is true that Miss Karun is no longer with the group; she has left the group to prepare to join University in the USA in August. She's also working on solo projects.
"Another of the group's former members, Thee Mc Africa (previously known as The Taio Tripper) is also pursuing a solo career. Both Miss Karun and Thee Mc Africa are wished all the best in their pursuits.
"Kus Ma and Shappa still carry the Camp Mulla flag and are the new face of the group. They recently gave an excellent performance in Durban, South Africa, gracing the same stage as Snoop Lion at the MTV ALL STARS, on 18th May. Their performance featured popular Kenyan artist Collo and introduced hot newcomer, Tiri. Camp Mulla gave the crowd an exclusive listen to their new collabo, Chafua. Tiri also launched her first banger Mash Up.
"She is a solo artist under the label.
"A change is better than a rest and Camp Mulla still stands tall. With the smashing performance at the MTV ALL STARS, Kus Ma and Shappa show no signs of Camp Mulla slowing down.": Source: Hot Secrets Blog
BET Awards:2face & Ice P nominated for Best International Act:Africa
By Gadiola Emanuel - 6:20:00 AM
President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) and the Tanzania deputy minister for
Finance Janet Mbene (right) arrive for the 13th Annual General Meeting
of shareholders of the African Trade Insurance (ATI) Agency at the
Stanley Hotel, Nairobi May 15, 2013. The President told Cabinet to drive
Vision 2030 and make Kenya competitive globally. SALATON NJAU
President Uhuru Kenyatta has told Cabinet to drive the realisation of Vision 2030 and make Kenya competitive globally.
President Kenyatta said the newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries should get down to work and serve Kenyans diligently.
"Kenyans are no longer willing to wait and listen
to excuses. We must perform. Kenyans want a positive transformation," he
said moments after witnessing the swearing in of 15 Cabinet Secretaries
at State House, Nairobi Wednesday.
"You should be transparent and impartial in
dispensing your duties and management of the national resources," he
told the secretaries.
The nominee for Foreign Affairs Amina Mohammed is out of the country and will be sworn in at a later date.
The President thanked the National Assembly for "expeditiously processing the vetting of the Cabinet secretary nominees".
On Tuesday, the National Assembly cleared President Kenyatta’s 16-member Cabinet for appointment during an acrimonious session.
Mwanariadha Sarah Ramadhan ahujumiwa katika mbio za Muungano Marathon
By Gadiola Emanuel - 8:44:00 AM
Na Clezencia Tryphone
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Sara, mwanariadha wa zamani aliyekuwa akishiriki mchezo wa mitupo, miluko, tufe na kisahani, amekuwa akiratibu mbio mbalimbali kwa lengo la kukuza mchezo huo, lakini amedai amekuwa akifanyiwa hila na baadhi ya viongozi.
Mbali ya mbio hizo za Muungano zilizofanyika kwa mara ya pili mwaka huu, Sarah pia amekuwa akiratibu mbio ambazo hufanyika kila Mkesha wa Mwaka Mpya ‘New Year Eve Midnight Marathon.’
Sarah aliyeratibu matukio hayo kupitia Klabu yake ya Nyro Athletics, alisema jana kuwa baadhi ya viongozi wa RT wamehusika kuhujumu mbio zake za Jumapili kwa kuwapoteza washiriki, hivyo kushindwa kufuata njia kama ilivyopangwa.
“Sijui kwa nini viongozi wa juu wa RT, wananihujumu mbio zangu sio hizi tu (Muungano), hata za mkesha wa mwaka mpya walifanya hivyo kwa kuiba bango la kuanzia mbio ambalo lilikuwa na nembo ya mdhamini Kampuni ya Mohamed Enterprises, kwa nini wananifanyia hivi wakati wao hata kuanzisha mbio hawawezi? Naamini watashindwa tu,” alisema Sara bila kuwataja wahusika moja kwa moja.
Sara alisema katika mbio za juzi, viongozi hao hao ambao hakupenda kuwataja, walimpoteza polisi aliyekuwa anaongoza msafara, kuwapitisha vituo washiriki na kuhoji kama Tanzania inahitaji mchezo huo kupiga hatua watu wenye roho hizo wakae kando.
Katika mbio hizo za juzi, Watanzania waliongoza kwa upande wa wanaume. Washiriki walishindana katika mita 100, 400, 800, 1500, 3000, 5000 na 10,000.
Aidha kulikuwa na mitupo ambapo washiriki walitupa kisahani na tufe pamoja na kuruka vihunzi mita 100.
Hata hivyo, Sarah ametoa shukrani kwa kampuni ya Home Shopping Centre kwa udhamini wao uliofanikisha mbio hizo ingawa aliwafuata siku chache kabla ya kuanza tukio hilo.
Juhudi za kuwapata viongozi wa RT kuzungumzia madai ya Sarah, hazikufanikiwa kwa siku ya jana hadi tunakwenda mitamboni.
Source: Kenya Todays News
Bayern Munich ‘keen to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere’
By Gadiola Emanuel - 5:15:00 AM
New Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is ready to make an audacious bid for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.
The former Barcelona boss has reportedly identified the Gunners’ star as a key figure to lead the Champions League finalists to further glory over the next decade.
Wilshere has just signed a new long-term deal to stay at the Emirates Stadium but the Bundesliga champions are allegedly not afraid to test Arsene Wenger’s resolve to keep the England international in north London.
Guardiola is said to realise that Wilshere is unlikely to leave Arsenal this summer but believes that he will become increasingly unsettled if the Gunners continue to turn up short in their quest to end an eight-year silverware drought.
Berry happy Mother’s Day: Halle taken for lunch by daughter and fiancé
By Gadiola Emanuel - 1:08:00 AM
Swell ... pregnant Halle Berry with daughter Nahla
The pregnant actress showed off her growing baby bump in a clingy purple
halter-neck dress that also accentuated her increasing bosom.
Halle, 46 – who is four months pregnant with her second child – accessorised with chunky necklaces and sunglasses.
She was spotted holding hands with daughter Nahla, five, who wore a cute
striped sundress and braided pigtails for the meal at Riva Bella in West
Hollywood.
The pair were joined by Halle’s fiancé Olivier Martinez who dressed in a casual shirt and jeans to treat his bride-to-be.
Halle, who hosted a Revlon Run/Walk For Women on Saturday, said: “What I love
about Mother’s Day is Mom doesn’t have to plan it.
“My family gets together and they plan the day for me, and I love that. I’m the planner and I’m the one that organises. And on Mother’s Day I get to just be taken care of.”
The Source: http://www.thesun.co.uk
Halle, 46 – who is four months pregnant with her second child – accessorised with chunky necklaces and sunglasses.
Treat for mum ... Halle is taken out for Mother's Day
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The pair were joined by Halle’s fiancé Olivier Martinez who dressed in a casual shirt and jeans to treat his bride-to-be.
Growing ... Halle's baby curves
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“My family gets together and they plan the day for me, and I love that. I’m the planner and I’m the one that organises. And on Mother’s Day I get to just be taken care of.”
The Source: http://www.thesun.co.uk
Scotland calling ... Usain Bolt
Two thirds of the briefs will be priced at £25 or less in a bid to make them
affordable, and a massive 70 per cent of them will be available to the
public.
Sponsors will get just eight per cent of the passes with no free ones — in a bid to wipe out the problem of empty seats spotted during the London 2012 Olympics. Games chairman Lord Smith of Kelvin said: “We want to see packed stadiums. We don’t want people to stay at home and watch the Games on television, we want them to fill every available seat.”
He added: “This is a Games for everyone. It’s not about the golden ticket, it’s about every ticket.
“For every ticket, there will be a ticket-holder who’s going to have an amazing experience.
“That’s a million Glasgow 2014 memories being created as we join together to celebrate Glasgow and Scotland’s proudest moment. I can’t wait.” Special discounts for kids will be offered for the first time. And ticket-holders also get free rides on public transport to help them get to the venues.
Lord Smith said: “It you want to be part of Glasgow 2014, we want to make it
easy for you.”
Organisers also unveiled the competition’s exciting schedule yesterday. The event kicks off on July 24 with 12 sports, including swimming, track cycling, rhythmic gymnastics and judo. Three days in we will also have our very own Super Saturday — with boxing and weight-lifting at the SECC, Rugby Sevens at Ibrox and a triathlon event at Strathclyde Country Park.
The Games will be held at several venues across Glasgow, including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Hampden. There will also be events at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, and a shooting centre near Carnoustie, Angus.
The contest will see around 4,500 athletes from 71 nations and territories across the world compete in 17 sports in Glasgow and elsewhere. Table tennis, netball, squash, badminton, shooting, hockey, wrestling and bowls also feature.
Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis will be competing and world’s fastest man Usain Bolt also wants to take part.
And a string of sporting greats showed their support for the Games yesterday. World champion triple jumper Jonathan Edwards said: “Today is all about creating the right atmosphere for the athletes.
“The success of London was down to the public and the success of Glasgow will
be down to the same.” Three-times Olympian and double Commonwealth champion
swimmer David Carry said next year’s historic event will be a “very special”
time.
He added: “Having packed stadiums and enthusiastic crowds makes for an electric atmosphere at competition time — and that can really impact positively on performance.
“Scotland’s swimmers will enjoy the advantage of a Scots crowd. Scottish supporters will make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all athletes.
“It will be a special time for them and for Glasgow.”
Prices start at £15 — including local public transport on the day — with concessions for under-16s and over-60s from £7.50.
Top-priced passes for swimming, track and field and cycling finals are £90, while ringside seats for the latter stages of the boxing cost £120. Tickets to the opening ceremony at Celtic Park range from £40 to £250, and £30 to £200 for the Hampden finale.
Last night Glasgow 2014 deputy chief executive Ty Speer said: “It’s a computerised process and everyone will be treated fairly.
“There are no exceptions and no special rules. Everyone has an equal chance.”
You will be able to bid for tickets online or by post — and are as likely to get them whether you apply at the start or the end of the four-week application window.
Payment is by debit or credit card, cheque or postal order — but you won’t be asked for cash until you know if you have your tickets, which will be in September.
You will also only get the exact tickets you apply for — so if you ask for netball briefs, you won’t be offered table tennis instead. And if you want four tickets you’ll either get four or none — not fewer.
In late October any unsold briefs will go on general sale.
At least 70 per cent of seats will go to the public, with just eight per cent for sponsors.
A ticketing guide and application form will be available from July 23. Ticketmaster will conduct all sales.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk
Sponsors will get just eight per cent of the passes with no free ones — in a bid to wipe out the problem of empty seats spotted during the London 2012 Olympics. Games chairman Lord Smith of Kelvin said: “We want to see packed stadiums. We don’t want people to stay at home and watch the Games on television, we want them to fill every available seat.”
He added: “This is a Games for everyone. It’s not about the golden ticket, it’s about every ticket.
“For every ticket, there will be a ticket-holder who’s going to have an amazing experience.
“That’s a million Glasgow 2014 memories being created as we join together to celebrate Glasgow and Scotland’s proudest moment. I can’t wait.” Special discounts for kids will be offered for the first time. And ticket-holders also get free rides on public transport to help them get to the venues.
Focussed ... Jessica Ennis
Organisers also unveiled the competition’s exciting schedule yesterday. The event kicks off on July 24 with 12 sports, including swimming, track cycling, rhythmic gymnastics and judo. Three days in we will also have our very own Super Saturday — with boxing and weight-lifting at the SECC, Rugby Sevens at Ibrox and a triathlon event at Strathclyde Country Park.
The Games will be held at several venues across Glasgow, including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Hampden. There will also be events at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, and a shooting centre near Carnoustie, Angus.
The contest will see around 4,500 athletes from 71 nations and territories across the world compete in 17 sports in Glasgow and elsewhere. Table tennis, netball, squash, badminton, shooting, hockey, wrestling and bowls also feature.
Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis will be competing and world’s fastest man Usain Bolt also wants to take part.
And a string of sporting greats showed their support for the Games yesterday. World champion triple jumper Jonathan Edwards said: “Today is all about creating the right atmosphere for the athletes.
Ceremony ... Celtic Park
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He added: “Having packed stadiums and enthusiastic crowds makes for an electric atmosphere at competition time — and that can really impact positively on performance.
“Scotland’s swimmers will enjoy the advantage of a Scots crowd. Scottish supporters will make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all athletes.
“It will be a special time for them and for Glasgow.”
We’ve all got equal chance to get them
GAMES fans will be able to apply for tickets from August 19 to September 16 — with everyone getting an equal chance of landing the sought-after briefs.Prices start at £15 — including local public transport on the day — with concessions for under-16s and over-60s from £7.50.
Top-priced passes for swimming, track and field and cycling finals are £90, while ringside seats for the latter stages of the boxing cost £120. Tickets to the opening ceremony at Celtic Park range from £40 to £250, and £30 to £200 for the Hampden finale.
Last night Glasgow 2014 deputy chief executive Ty Speer said: “It’s a computerised process and everyone will be treated fairly.
“There are no exceptions and no special rules. Everyone has an equal chance.”
You will be able to bid for tickets online or by post — and are as likely to get them whether you apply at the start or the end of the four-week application window.
Payment is by debit or credit card, cheque or postal order — but you won’t be asked for cash until you know if you have your tickets, which will be in September.
You will also only get the exact tickets you apply for — so if you ask for netball briefs, you won’t be offered table tennis instead. And if you want four tickets you’ll either get four or none — not fewer.
In late October any unsold briefs will go on general sale.
At least 70 per cent of seats will go to the public, with just eight per cent for sponsors.
A ticketing guide and application form will be available from July 23. Ticketmaster will conduct all sales.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk
Touching ... Sir Alex Ferguson and David Beckham
David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bryan Robson — who all wore the iconic
shirt for the Red Devils — hailed the legendary boss’s impact on their
careers.
England hero Becks, 38, told how Ferguson had protected him as a young player after his infamous sending off during the 1998 World Cup in France.
He said last night: “The boss wasn’t just the greatest and best manager I ever played under — he was also a father figure to me from the moment I arrived at the club at the age of 11 until the day I left.
“Without him I would never have achieved what I have done.
“After ’98 without the manager I would have found it virtually impossible to cope with the attention I was getting and for this I will always be grateful to him.
“I am truly honoured to have been guided by the greatest manager in football
and to have had the career that I had under him. Thank you boss and enjoy
the rest!” Portuguese ace Ronaldo, 28 — brought from Lisbon to Old Trafford
for £12million when he was just 18 — was sold to Real Madrid for a record
£80million in 2009.
He saluted Sir Alex by posting a photo of the two of them on Twitter with the simple message: “Thanks for everything, boss.” By late afternoon it had been retweeted more than 66,600 times.
United’s “Captain Marvel” Robson, 56, said Sir Alex had given no hint of his decision when the pair chatted after the club clinched its 20th league title last month.
He said: “He was right up for it, talking about next season. That’s why it has come as a surprise.
“The boss has done such a fantastic job. When you have won as many things as he’s won, all he can go out with is satisfaction.
“I’m sure there are good reasons. Whether it’s to put his feet up and spend more time with the grandkids I don’t know.”
Other stars saluting the 71-year-old included fellow Scottish United legend Denis Law, 73.
He said: “I was very surprised as I was with him last week and he said nothing. I always thought he would go on until 90 and then say, ‘That’s it.’ He’s too young to retire.”
Ex United hitman Ruud van Nistelrooy, 36, tweeted a snap of him with Sir Alex and the message: “2001-2006, 219 games, 150 goals under the most successful manager in football history. It was a unique privilege.”
Striker Michael Owen, 33 — who spent three years at Old Trafford before moving to Stoke — said: “What a man — and great that it has ended on his terms. What a privilege to have played under arguably the best manager the world has ever seen.”
Forward Louis Saha, 34, spent four years at the club before moving in 2008. He said: “He is the most powerful man I ever met in my life after my dad. Huge respect for Football God.”
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker joked: “Surprised to hear Sir Alex Ferguson is stepping down as manager of Manchester United. Thought he was doing an OK job.” Sprint king and United fan Usain Bolt dubbed Sir Alex “a major iconic football figure.” He added: “Always words of encouragement even though we were in different sports.”
Golfer and supporter Rory McIlroy said it was “an end of an era”. He went on:
“United will have a tough time trying to replace him!”
Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford said: “I feel a huge level of sadness and pain. No matter what people think of United, he is a true legend.”
Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall called him “the greatest football manager in the history of the game”. The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, of which Sir Alex is a patron, said his support for the charity had been “truly invaluable”.
Chief executive Paula Chadwick said: “As a Scouser, you won’t often hear me praising a Manchester United manager but Sir Alex is the exception.
“His legendary status in football goes without saying but what many people may not realise is how much he does for charity.”
TV presenter and friend Eamonn Holmes said: “For a man who runs probably the biggest football club in the world he finds time for the little things that mean so much — writing letters, attending funerals and even recently learning to text.
“I often bumped into him at airports and on one occasion going to Belfast we sat beside each other and he said to me, ‘Do you still live at the same address?’ He then recited it.
“My jaw dropped open in disbelief as I asked, ‘How did you know that?’ He replied, ‘Because I write the Christmas cards!’”.
The Source: http://www.thesun.co.uk
England hero Becks, 38, told how Ferguson had protected him as a young player after his infamous sending off during the 1998 World Cup in France.
He said last night: “The boss wasn’t just the greatest and best manager I ever played under — he was also a father figure to me from the moment I arrived at the club at the age of 11 until the day I left.
“Without him I would never have achieved what I have done.
“After ’98 without the manager I would have found it virtually impossible to cope with the attention I was getting and for this I will always be grateful to him.
Tribute ... Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo
He saluted Sir Alex by posting a photo of the two of them on Twitter with the simple message: “Thanks for everything, boss.” By late afternoon it had been retweeted more than 66,600 times.
United’s “Captain Marvel” Robson, 56, said Sir Alex had given no hint of his decision when the pair chatted after the club clinched its 20th league title last month.
He said: “He was right up for it, talking about next season. That’s why it has come as a surprise.
“The boss has done such a fantastic job. When you have won as many things as he’s won, all he can go out with is satisfaction.
“I’m sure there are good reasons. Whether it’s to put his feet up and spend more time with the grandkids I don’t know.”
Other stars saluting the 71-year-old included fellow Scottish United legend Denis Law, 73.
He said: “I was very surprised as I was with him last week and he said nothing. I always thought he would go on until 90 and then say, ‘That’s it.’ He’s too young to retire.”
Ex United hitman Ruud van Nistelrooy, 36, tweeted a snap of him with Sir Alex and the message: “2001-2006, 219 games, 150 goals under the most successful manager in football history. It was a unique privilege.”
Striker Michael Owen, 33 — who spent three years at Old Trafford before moving to Stoke — said: “What a man — and great that it has ended on his terms. What a privilege to have played under arguably the best manager the world has ever seen.”
Forward Louis Saha, 34, spent four years at the club before moving in 2008. He said: “He is the most powerful man I ever met in my life after my dad. Huge respect for Football God.”
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker joked: “Surprised to hear Sir Alex Ferguson is stepping down as manager of Manchester United. Thought he was doing an OK job.” Sprint king and United fan Usain Bolt dubbed Sir Alex “a major iconic football figure.” He added: “Always words of encouragement even though we were in different sports.”
Heartfelt ... Sir Alex Ferguson and Bryan Robson
Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford said: “I feel a huge level of sadness and pain. No matter what people think of United, he is a true legend.”
Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall called him “the greatest football manager in the history of the game”. The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, of which Sir Alex is a patron, said his support for the charity had been “truly invaluable”.
Chief executive Paula Chadwick said: “As a Scouser, you won’t often hear me praising a Manchester United manager but Sir Alex is the exception.
“His legendary status in football goes without saying but what many people may not realise is how much he does for charity.”
TV presenter and friend Eamonn Holmes said: “For a man who runs probably the biggest football club in the world he finds time for the little things that mean so much — writing letters, attending funerals and even recently learning to text.
“I often bumped into him at airports and on one occasion going to Belfast we sat beside each other and he said to me, ‘Do you still live at the same address?’ He then recited it.
“My jaw dropped open in disbelief as I asked, ‘How did you know that?’ He replied, ‘Because I write the Christmas cards!’”.
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They begged the ginger wonder to shoot every time he got near the goal just so they would have one last great memory of his brilliance.
The goal never came but that fantastic ability to spray the ball all round the field remains. He even won a tackle, something which has never been his forte.
And when he was subbed, Scholes trotted off as if it was just another game, had a quick handshake with the boss (above) and took his seat.
No fuss as ever. He was not interested in stealing even a sliver of the limelight from Fergie.
TRIBUTE ... supporters hails retiring boss
And the fans who gathered to pay tribute in the Theatre of Dreams were determined to enjoy the party as United lifted the Premier League trophy once more.
It was hard to recall an atmosphere at the famous old stadium like this one.
From the moment the PA system blasted out ‘Unforgettable’ and ‘My Way’ to when Fergie walked out through a guard of honour to the moment he finally left the field almost three hours later, they sang their hearts out.
FACE IN THE CROWD ... fan's salute to Fergie
And just to add to their fun, the news that Roberto Mancini was heading for the exit door at Manchester City spawned the ditty: “Mancini, Mancini, we won our trophy back, and now he’s got the sack.”
The singing stopped only when the great man grabbed the microphone to address them in his farewell speech.
He thanked the faithful for their support and implored them to get behind the new manager.
He did not actually mention David Moyes by name, though, and already you can feel the pressure mounting on the incoming manager from Everton.
How on earth does he follow this? This was not vintage United by any means but then it has not been that sort of season.
TWENTY TWENTY VISION ... terraces hail 20th Premier League title
They have been functional and efficient without hitting the greatest of heights.
In fact, on any other day, the biggest headlines would have been all about grumpy Wayne Rooney and that Fergie confirmed he had made a transfer request.
Rooney, who was not in the squad, was on the fringes of the celebrations at the end.
