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Snapshot: Jermain Defoe Meets Rihanna, She Mistakes Him For An Arsenal Player

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By Chris Wright

Jermaine Defoe scuttled backstage at the London O2 to meet Rihanna after her gig last night, only there was one small problem and I don't mean that he was so nervous that a small bit of wee came out...

Nope. Indeed the ricket was actually dropped by the semi-sexy nasal Bajan whingebag, who greeted our Jermain thusly:

"Oh, Jermain, you play for Arsenal, yeah?

Snapshot: Jermain Defoe Meets Rihanna, She Mistakes Him For An Arsenal Player

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By Chris Wright

Jermaine Defoe scuttled backstage at the London O2 to meet Rihanna after her gig last night, only there was one small problem and I don't mean that he was so nervous that a small bit of wee came out...

Nope. Indeed the ricket was actually dropped by the semi-sexy nasal Bajan whingebag, who greeted our Jermain thusly:

"Oh, Jermain, you play for Arsenal, yeah?

Rihanna’s Arsenal joke at Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe’s expense

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Jermain to say I'm a Gunner? Popstar Rihanna enjoyed a bit of north London banter ahead of her performance at the O2 this week when she met Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe backstage. She told Defoe: "Oh, Jermain, you play for Arsenal, yeah? I've heard all about you. The Mirror reports an awkward silence followed, broken [.

Ticket News

Brand New Heavies The Support Act For Earth, Wind And Fire Live Concerts At Manchester MEN Arena, Birmingham NIA And London O2 Arena

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Earth Wind & Fire will perform live at in three cities on their July UK tour, and will be ably supported by the Brand New Heavies.

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Earth, Wind & Fire have sold a quite remarkable 90 million albums worldwide at last count, and their career has been going for more than forty years.

Ignorance Is Not Your Best Friend: Paramore Tickets Are On Sale Now

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Paramore live in concert are a ridiculously incredible experience, and their tour is music to our ears. Partially because they're on the radio right now.

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Paramore were signed by a record label when singer Hayley Williams was just 14, so it is no surprise that seven years later they have grown from a band with potential to one of the fiercest pop punk acts around.

Don’t Shoot The Runner Or Messenger Or Whatever: Kasabian Tickets For Live Concerts On Sale Now

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Kasabian tickets are on sale now for their UK tour dates at Belfast Belsonic Festival and London Brixton O2 Academy in August ahead of V Festival.

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Kasabian are obviously huge festival fans, given that they will perform live at three this summer.

Her Hips Tell The Truth: Shakira Tickets On Sale Now For December UK Tour

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Tickets to see Colombian singer Shakira on her live UK tour in December are on sale now.

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Shakira rocked the crowd at Glastonbury Festival, and she will most certainly do so in December 2010 as well. The Colombian singer will head out on a UK tour at the end of the year, and will doubtless play all her best loved songs from Whenever, Wherever to Hips Don't Lie and She Wolf.

Fight Fire With Fire: Scissor Sisters Tickets On Sale Now For UK Tour

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Scissor Sisters will bring their delightfully camp live sound to UK arenas in December.

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Glam-rockers extraordinaire Scissor Sisters have delighted plenty of UK audiences already this year with their tour earlier in the year and their performance at Glastonbury Festival, but it would seem that we just can't get enough of Jake Shears, Ana Matronic et al!

Fight Fire With Fire: Scissor Sisters Tickets Released Wednesday 7th July At 09:00!

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Scissor Sisters embark on a live tour of UK arenas in December, but with demand expected to be high, tickets go on sale tomorrow.

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Scissor Sisters are currently soaring high in the charts with single Fire With Fire from third album Night Work, having stunned crowds with a typically flamboyant performance at Glastonbury which even featured a guest appearance from Australian queen of pop Kylie Minogue!

Paolo Nutini And Support Act Martha Wainwright Become First Musicians To Play Two Eden Sessions In One Year

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Paolo Nutini usually makes records, not breaks them.

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Due to overwhelming demand for his first show, Paolo Nutini has signed up to become the first ever artist to play at Cornwall's Eden Project twice in one year. He will be joined for both gigs by support act Martha Wainwright, who is a fantastic singer in her own right.

Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert At London O2 Arena To Star Nick Jonas, Matt Lucas And Alfie Boe

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The 25th Anniversary celebration of Les Miserables will star Nick Jonas, Matt Lucas and Alfie Boe at London O2 Arena.

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Les Miserables celebrates 25 years on stage in London with two special performances at London O2 Arena on Sunday October 3rd 2010.

Liverpool Star Fernando Torres Is Kasabian Fan; Leicester Band Announce New Live Dates Including Brixton O2 Academy

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Kasabian have received support from an unlikely source: Liverpool and Spain striker Fernando Torres. Lionel Messi meanwhile, prefers Oasis.

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T In The Park headliners Kasabian have received support from the unlikeliest of fans: Spain and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.

Tim Minchin tickets on sale for Ready For This? UK Tour 2010 – 2011

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Tim Minchin probably won't dress quite this smartly when performing live on his 2010 Ready For This? UK Tour.

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Tim Minchin is both a comedian and musician at the same time, which makes for a unique experience. The Australian funnyman has just announced UK dates for his Ready For This?

Waka Waka! Shakira To Sing Official Tournament Song At World Cup Final

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Shakira will perform Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) at the World Cup Final at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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The Colombian singer Shakira has had quite the eventful summer. Fresh from her brief stay in the UK during which she gave an exhilarating Glastonbury performance and cheered on Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, she will head to South Africa to perform the official World Cup song Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) live at the opening ceremony for the World Cup Final on July 11th 2010.

Shakira O2 Arena Concert In London In December On Sale Now

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Shakira's hips definitely do not lie.

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Shakira certainly wowed the crowd at Glastonbury Festival last weekend, racing through her selection of hits such as Hips Don't Lie, She Wolf and Whenever, Wherever.

The Colombian superstar will return to play a number of live dates in the UK this winter, and will undoubtedly put on a spectacular show again.

Shakira Tickets On Sale Tomorrow Morning At 09:00 For London O2 Arena Gig

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Shakira will perform live at many venues around the country this winter.

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Shakira put on a tremendous performance at Glastonbury last weekend, and has announced a tour of the UK for December. She will play at venues across the country in December including Manchester Evening News Arena and London O2 Arena.

Britain’s Got Talent Live UK Tour: See Spelbound, Twist & Pulse and Kieran Gaffney For £7

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What could be better than watching a woman and a dog with a trampoline? Er... gymnastics, comedy dancing and drumming. It can only be the Britain's Got Talent Live UK Tour!

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There are 2,000 Britain's Got Talent tickets yet to be sold for the remaining live shows of the hit TV show's UK tour.

Snoop Dogg To Follow Glastonbury Performance With Wireless Festival In Hyde Park

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Snoop Dogg. With some scantily clad ladies. In a kilt!? Sometimes we have no words.

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Snoop Dogg will be appearing at Wireless Festival on Saturday 3rd July after a hugely successful Glastonbury performance last weekend.

New Interpol Album Details Revealed; UK Tour In Autumn

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Alas, Carlos D left Interpol after the recording of their fourth album.

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Interpol have long been a cult band, and their three albums so far have each been warmly received by both the press and more importantly their fans. The New York group have recently revealed details of their forthcoming fourth studio LP which incidentally is their first effort to have been recorded in their home city.

Better Together: Jack Johnson UK Tour Dates Proving Popular With Fans

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No one rocks harder than Jack Johnson.

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Although he had garnered a successful career prior to 2005, this was the year that Hawaiian musician Jack Johnson really burst onto the scene. His album In Between Dreams included some timeless acoustic classics such as Better Together, Sitting, Waiting, Wishing and Good People – all ideal for relaxing in the summer and forgetting your troubles.

Bleedin’ Love: Leona Lewis Tickets Available As Singer Conquers Heartache

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We quite understand why Leona Lewis tickets are so sought after.

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Leona Lewis has reportedly just broken up with her long-term beau Lou Al-Chamaa, but that did not stop her from putting on a tremendous performance at Glasgow SECC last night.

Bon Jovi Have Only Four O2 Arena Shows Left; Kid Rock Is Support Act

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Sometimes rock stars start trends. Sometimes Jon Bon Jovi wears a leather shirt.

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Bon Jovi have four nights remaining of their residency at London O2 Arena, and the shows have been a rip-roaring success so far. Each night they have played all the crowd favourites – from Livin' On A Prayer to You Give Love A Bad Name – and have enjoyed a rapturous reception.

Stevie Wonder Might Sing Happy Birthday To Himself At Hard Rock Calling

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We don't know if you knew this, but Stevie Wonder is actually the United Nations Messenger Of Peace. Pretty lofty title, no?

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Fans have called for Stevie Wonder's Hard Rock Calling appearance to be his official UK birthday celebration, after the legendary songwriter turned 60 last month.

Linkin Park Tickets On Sale For First UK Live Gigs In Two Years

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Keanu Reeves was avoiding Linkin Park all night for fear of the cheap jibes that would inevitably follow.

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Linkin Park tickets are now on sale for the band's upcoming UK tour, with ticket prices starting at £40.

The band confirmed today details of the three-day jaunt which will begin at Manchester MEN Arena on Thursday 4th November 2010.

Snoop Dogg Tickets For UK Tour And Wireless Festival On Sale

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Snoop Dogg is finally allowed into the UK again after being denied access for years. Better take advantage before he is banned again!

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Snoop Dogg tickets are now available for the American rapper's July UK tour. Snoop Dogg will perform at Glasgow O2 Academy on 4th July, The Marquee Cork on Monday 5th July, Dublin Olympia Theatre on Tuesday 6th July and London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Friday 9th July.

Face Value Lady GaGa Tickets For O2 Arena and Odyssey Arena shows

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We're willing to put a halt to our mockery of Lady GaGa's dress sense for a moment.

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Lady GaGa is probably the hottest music act in the world at the moment, and her edgy style and sound has won her countless fans globally. Having just finished another hugely successful UK tour, the American star made it clear she wanted to return as soon as possible, and will play two shows at London O2 Arena in December – as well as dates in Dublin and Belfast beforehand.

Gorillaz UK Tour: Tickets Still Selling At Face Value

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Gorillaz are a virtual band. OK, so they're a real band but with virtual musicians. Actually they are real musicians but.... Oh, you know what I mean.

There are thousands of Gorillaz tickets available from ticketing sites across the web for their 2010 UK tour.

Gorillaz are set to perform at a number of top UK venues throughout September 2010 including Glasgow SECC, Birmingham NIA, Dublin O2 Arena, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, Manchester MEN Arena and two shows at London's O2 Arena.

Tickets Still Selling For Simply Red Cardiff International Arena Show

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Mick Hicknall is still bawling over Manchester United's failure to win last season's Premier League.

Simply Red are playing their last live shows ever with a multi-date tour that ends with a two-night swansong at the London O2 Arena.

The band led by the flame-haired Mick Hucknall first came to prominence in the 1980's with songs such as 'Holding Back The Years' and their fame grew further in the following decade with 'Fairground' becoming one of their most popular tracks.

Aerosmith To Rock London O2 Arena After Download Festival Triumph

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Aerosmith's groupies stick to the assumption that big is beautiful.

Their headline slot at last weekend's Download Festival was greeted with popular acclaim though surprisingly there are still tickets for Aerosmith's London show

Today is the last chance for fans to get hold of Aerosmith tickets as the band prepare for their headline show tomorrow night, Tuesday 15th June, at London's O2 Arena.

Over 4000 Lady GaGa tickets yet to be sold for December O2 Arena dates

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Lady GaGa: still unfamiliar with the old adage 'Dress to impress'.

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After going on sale last week, Lady GaGa tickets for her December O2 Arena performances were expected to sell fast, but they are still available from primary ticket vendors.

Pixie Lott Tickets Available For First Headline UK Tour

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"Can you come to fix my fridge?"

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Pixie Lott is still just 19 years of age, but has already had two UK number one singles, been the support act for Rihanna and will soon start a film career.

The artist behind Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh) and Boys And Girls embarks on a UK tour this November, and will take in some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including London HMV Apollo, O2 Academy Bournemouth, and Manchester Academy.

Lady Gaga Tickets Released For Extra London O2 Arena Show

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Lady Gaga is famed for her wierd and wacky shows and she's just added another date so that the public can see just how bonkers she is.

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Lady GaGa tickets are now on sale and available to buy for her shows at London's O2 Arena on Thursday 16th December and Friday 17th December.

Loads of Gorillaz tickets waiting to be bought

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Watching Gorillaz live is a surreal experience indeed, but the virtual band certainly put on a show.

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There are over 7,000 Gorillaz tickets yet to be sold for their 2010 UK tour. Gorillaz are set to perform at a number of top UK venues throughout September 2010 including Glasgow SECC, Birmingham NIA, Dublin O2 Arena, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, Manchester MEN Arena and two shows at London's O2 Arena.

World Cup

Terry Venables

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Ex-England coach Terry Venables made history - with the first ever gig ON TOP of The O2.

The sky-high performance was to mark the announcement that The XXX's World Cup song "If I Can Dream" is being released as charity single on 31st May. Terry's voice is not just lifting England's hopes; proceeds of his single go to the worthy charities of Help for Heroes and Malaria No More UK.

England World Cup iPhone And Blackberry Cover

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Want to show your support for England during the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa? Phone company O2 are selling England phone covers for both the iPhone and Blackberry for just £15 directly on their website.

If you order one of these England iPhone/Blackberry covers within the next few days it should arrive well in time for the kick off of England's own World Cup campaign on Saturday when they play the USA.

The Rest

Hoje inicia-se a Copa Sul-Americana de 2012

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First stage The First Stage will begin on July 24 and will end on August 21.[4]Team 1 will play the second leg at home. TeamsScoresTie-breakersTeam 1PointsTeam 21st leg2nd legGDAGPen.Olimpia G1 DanubioJul 24Aug 7———Nacional G2 IquiqueJul 31Aug 14———Universidad Católica G3 BloomingAug 2Aug 9———Oriente Petrolero G4 GuaraníJul 26Aug 9———Universitario G5 LiverpoolJul 25Aug 16———Cerro Largo G6 AuroraJul 26Aug 14———Cobreloa G7 TacuaryJul 24Aug 7———Cerro Porteño G8 O'HigginsJul 26Aug 8———Millonarios G9 Inti GasAug 2Aug 14———Universidad San Martín G10 EmelecJul 31Aug 21———Mineros de Guayana G11 La EquidadAug 2Aug 7———Barcelona G12 Deportivo TáchiraJul 25Aug 8———Deportivo Lara G13 Deportes TolimaJul 31Aug 16———León de Huánuco G14 Deportivo QuitoAug 1Aug 14———Envigado G15 Unión ComercioJul 31Aug 15———LDU Loja G16 MonagasAug 2Aug 15———

Second stage The Second Stage will begin on July 31.

VIDEO: Scholes, Welbeck and Carrick Goals vs Bolton

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Drogba shows off some basketball moves..

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Drogba and Cech are waiting to see the NBA match-up between the New Jersey Nets and the Toronto Raptors at London's O2 Arena.Interview with both of them on the subject here.. and a pretty old video showing Drogba attempting some basketball moves..

West Ham's hopes of moving to Olympic Stadium after 2012 given boost

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The East London club has submitted a bid to take over the stadium in conjunction with Newham Council as part of a process being overseen by the Olympic Park Legacy Company. AEG, the operator of the O2, was also one of more than 100 parties to register an interest.


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Bon Jovi Tickets In Demand With Announcement Of Support Act

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Bon Jovi are in the middle of a string of dates at the London O2 Arena and their choice of support act has raised a few eyebrows.

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Unsigned group The Velvet Hearts have been confirmed as Bon Jovi's support act for June 10th 2010 at the O2 Arena, and it is an incredible achievement for the band – having only formed in 2007.