Paralympics Closing Ceremony in Photos

Coldplay rock the Games Closing Ceremony as they are joined by Rihanna to sing farewell to spectacular summer of sport.

Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games - Video + dramatic Photographs

The London 2012 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony saw Coldplay, one of Britain's best selling music acts, joined by global superstars Rihanna and Jay-Z in a spectacular celebration of achievements of the Paralympic athletes and an amazing summer of sport.

Celebrating the seasonal cycle of ancient and modern festivals that take place throughout the year, world-class musical performances took the audience on a journey through Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer.

The ceremony also honoured servicemen and women, and particularly the work of charity Help for Heroes, with Captain Luke Sinnott, a double amputee, climbing to the top of the flag pole to hoist the Union Flag. A motorcade of weird and wonderful vehicles then stormed into the Olympic Stadium, as ex-serviceman Rory Mackenzie delivered a rousing speech.

The evening also saw the Paralympic Flag was handed over to Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Eduardo Paes, cueing a colourful musical performance by Rio 2016.

At the end of the night, as the Paralympic Flame began to fade, ParalympicsGB gold medallists Ellie Simmonds and Jonnie Peacock transferred the Flame to a Paralympic Torch. They then proceeded to light hundreds of torches held by members of the cast throughout the field of play before it was extinguished.

The ceremony ended with a spectacular fireworks display over the Olympic Stadium and Olympic Park, followed by fireworks along the River Thames.

Led by Closing Ceremonies Artistic Director Kim Gavin, Music Director David Arnold and Designer Misty Buckley, the Closing Ceremony was overseen by the same team of Executive Producers who have been in charge of all four Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies, including Oscar-winning film director Stephen Daldry.

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Scot Legends Alex Ferguson and Sean Connery gate crashed Andy Murray's press conference.

Scottish knights Sir Sean Connery and Sir Alex Ferguson gate-crashed Andy Murray's post-match press conference to uproarious effect today following the tennis players U.S. Open semi-final win.

'Excuse me for interrupting,' shouted out former James Bond actor Connery, 82 as he approached the seated Murray at the front of the conference room with Ferguson, who is the boss of Manchester United and British soccer's most successful ever coach. [Story source; Daily Mail]

Sir Sean Connery talks to Andy Murray and Sir Alex Ferguson at the press conference that he and Ferguson interrupted following Andy Murray's semi-final victory at the U.S. Open

Andy Murray of Great Britain laughs with actor Sean Connery after his men's singles semifinal match victory

Sir Sean Connery, Andy Murray and Sir Alex Ferguson at the front of the conference room after gate crashing Murray's post-victory press event in New York

Beauty Cheryl Cole back at X-Factor

She was axed from the US version of the X Factor in dramatic fashion.

And yesterday (Saturday) Cheryl Cole made an equally spectacular return to the UK version of the show arriving with Gary Barlow at the judge's house stage of the competition.

The pair were pictured arriving by helicopter at the vast Boughton House estate in Northamptonshire and judging by Cheryl's beaming smile she was more than happy to be back.

Rihanna and Chris Brown share a romantic kiss at the MTV VMAs

Chris pounced to congratulate his ex after she scooped the Video of the Year Award, wrapping an arm around her before landing a smacker right on her lips.

New look Rihanna

Photos - PSquare at Afrobeats Festival, HMV Apollo, London

Fans who attended this year’s Afrobeats festival held at HMV Apollo in London were more than thrilled to watch pop duo Psquare perform in England for the first time this year. The Okoye twin brothers, who are known for thorough live performances left no stone unturned as they stormed the concert with their 14-man band, performing for two hours… They also dedicated one of their hit songs, ‘Beautiful Onyinye’, to their late mother, Josephine Okoye. [Story/Photos courtesy of Kemi oo77]

D'Banj hangs out with Akon and Ludacris at LUDAweekend

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Simon Cowell is furious....

Simon Cowell is furious at NBC for trying to sandbag next week's premiere of "X Factor" by adding a Wednesday installment of "The Voice" ... declaring, "This is a cynical, cold-hearted, unprofessional way of doing business."

Simon tells TMZ, he thought he had a "gentleman's agreement" with NBC ... that "The Voice" would run Mondays and Tuesdays, and "X Factor" would run Wednesdays and Thursdays on FOX ... so fans could watch both.

Listen to Kanye West raps about Kim Kardashian's Sex Tape

TMZ has obtained Kanye's new single "Clique" from his upcoming album "Cruel Summer" ... and on the track Kanye spits out a lyric to all of the people who have been critical of his new romance with KK: 

Click to hear the track

Michael Clarke Duncan lacked sufficient Oxygen during heart attack...

Its been reported by TMZ that the dramatic minutes Michael Clarke Duncan was without oxygen during his heart attack damaged his organs so badly ... he could never recover -- TMZ has learned.

Sources involved in Duncan's treatment told TMZ ... on July 13 the actor went without oxygen for more than 5 minutes before Omarosa was able to re-start his heart with CPR.  We're told 5 minutes is the outer limit before permanent damage is likely.

TMZ's sources say Duncan's decline was slow but steady.  First it was a kidney problem, then the pancreas, then extremely high blood pressure, and so on, until his body just shut down.

It was especially hard on Michael's fiancee, Omarosa ... who was told time and time again by doctors that things were looking up and he would be released soon.  But every time Omarosa got assurance, something else went wrong.

Omarosa is now at Forest Lawn, making arrangements for the funeral ... and TMZ's  sources were told she is inconsolable.

D'Banj to appear on Kanye's G.O.O.D Music Album 'Cruel Summer'

Kanye West and a few members of his G.O.O.D Music crew (Pusha T, Big Sean, Common and honorary member 2 Chainz) brought down the house at Jay-Z's Made in America Festival on Saturday night, building anticipation for their upcoming 'Cruel Summer' album, currently due on September 18. Now we have a tracklisting for the LP, check it below.

Cruel Summer Tracklisting:

1. “To the World” – Kanye West, R. Kelly
2. “Clique” – Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean
3. “Mercy” – Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz
4. “New God Flow” – Kanye West, Pusha T, Ghostface Killah
5. “The Morning” – Raekwon, Pusha T, Common, 2 Chainz, CyHi Da Prynce, Kid Cudi, D’Banj
6. “Cold” – DJ Khaled, Kanye West
7. “Higher” – The-Dream, Pusha T, Ma$e
8. “Sin City” – John Legend, Travi$ Scott, Teyana Taylor, CyHi Da Prynce, Malik Yusef
9. “The One” – Kanye West, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Marsha Ambrosius
10. “Creepers” – Kid Cudi
11. “Bliss” – John Legend, Teyana Taylor
12. “Don’t Like” – Kanye West, Chief Keef, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jadakiss

Top Nigerian Comedian - Teju Babyface marries

Congratulations to Teju Babyface and his new wife Tobi.

Randy Jackson 'quits American Idol judging panel' after 11 years...

Randy Jackson has quit the American Idol judging panel, it has been claimed.As reported by Daily mail, he follows Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as the latest casualty of the TV talent show. Jackson is the only original judge remaining on the show so his departure would spell an entirely fresh crop of judges.

Dagrin - If I Die Ft. Styles P, Nasty J & SDC (Official Video)

The Posthumous Music Video for the IF I DIE Remix by Dagrin (one of the greatest rappers out of Nigeria) featuring Styles P from The LOX, Nasty J, and SDC.

P Square and Wande Coal at LOVE AFROBEATS

Genevieve flashes ring

There is speculation that Nigeria's superstar Nollywood Genevieve is engaged as she took to Twitter to flash a ring on her engagement finger as she twits "kisses especially for u"

Wayne Rooney's bad gash to his leg...

Manchester United Wayne Rooney had a nasty gash on his leg with a clash with Hugo Rodallega.

Stitched up: Wayne Rooney needed treatment on the pitch

Cut up: Wayne Rooney suffered a gash to his leg late in the game

[Images Daily Mail]

Mario 'the hood' Balotelli

The joke is on Manchester City's striker Mario Balotelli.

Moon Walker - Neil Armstrong dies

1st man to set foot on the moon - Neil Armstrong has died aged 82.

Moon mission: U.S.astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes the American flag on the moon's surface; Aldrin was the second man on the moon following Neil Armstrong

Space pioneer: Neil Armstrong poses for a NASA portrait ahead of the historic 1969 Apollo 11 mission

One giant leap: Neil Armstrong, who made the first mission to the moon in 1969 and was the first to step foot on the lunar surface, has died, aged 82

Touchdown: Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong leaves a footprint on the surface of the Moon at Tranquility Base on July 20, 1969