6 h. ago Et tu, Wayne: Gretzky’s legacy in Canada takes hit over 4 Nations snub

The Canadian sports hero turned Maga cheerleader might have torpedoed a once-bulletproof image by fraternizing with Donald Trump at the worst time imaginableCanada hockey legend Wayne Gretzky was already facing a strained relationship with the Canadian public when he emerged from the tunnel at last week’s 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States in Boston.But that strain reached a full-on breaking point on Thursday night when Gretzky gave an eager thumbs-up to the US players and wore no Canadian colors to the final game between the two countries at the inaugural tournament, where Gretzky was the honorary team captain for Canada. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Piers Morgan claims Arsenal have gone BACKWARDS and brutally points finger of blame

Arsenal fan Piers Morgan has taken to social media to hit out at Mikel Arteta after results this weekend saw Liverpool open up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League

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3 d. ago ‘I stripped away this caricature that I created’: Pamela Anderson on makeup, activism and gardening

The star of Baywatch and The Last Showgirl answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Stella McCartney, Liam Neeson, Ruby Wax and Naomi KleinPamela Anderson, makeup-free and beautiful in a floral Westwood suit, is making a fuss of my dog. My dog likes her. I’m not a particular believer in the idea that animals are great character judges but, in this case, me and the dog are aligned. I like Anderson too. She combines openness with a kind of vulnerability, and you warm to her immediately.Settled on a sofa in a small dressing room off a photography studio, she asks for a coffee and promptly spills it everywhere. “I strive for imperfection,” she jokes. “I strive for it, and I just hit it every time.” Cortado mopped, she takes a breath, before talking excitedly of a new phase in her eventful life. “A door opened, and I walked through,” she says. “It’s hard to believe.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Celebs Go Dating heading to UK tourists party isle to lure stars in 'raunchy edition'

Producers are in talks with a string of reality stars about a raunchy new edition of the hit TV show Celebs Go Dating that could take stars to sunny Ibiza, sources say

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4 d. ago Cocktail of the week: Cahoots Postal Office’s black market blend | The good mixer

A smooth and chocolatey take on an old fashioned, with a hit of white port and smidgeon of blueberry for good measureThis is a riff on the Rob Roy, the 19th-century cocktail consisting of scotch, sweet vermouth and bitters. To bring a more approachable edge to the drink, we’ve added blueberry and chocolate flavours, which bring out the dried fruit, citrus and vanilla notes in the whisky.Michelangelo Marino, bar manager, Cahoots Postal Office, London SE1 Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Sting's 'sinister and ugly' meaning behind The Police song, Every Breath You Take

The Police's hit single Every Breath You Take is widely thought of as a love song, but its lyrics are actually pretty sinister and creepy, according to singer, Sting

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9 d. ago Man United's No.7 curse takes new unexpected twist as Ruben Amorim hit with ironic blow

Manchester United's season keeps going from bad to worse at present with all supporters desperately anticipating the summer rebuild

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