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Friday 13 June 2014

Pregnant Katie Price takes her mind off things behind the wheel of new £100,000 Bentley

The last month has probably been one of the most difficult for Katie Price, after she discovered her husband Kieran Hayler was cheating on her with her best friend Jane Poutney.
However her new Bentley must have been a welcome distraction for the pregnant businesswoman on Wednesday, as she cruised through the sunny capital with the top down.
The 36-year-old's younger sister Sophie accompanied her as she sat behind the wheel of the £100,000 white motor.
Nice wheels: After posting an unflattering photo of her cheating best friend on Twitter, Katie Price cheered herself up with a spin in her new Bentley on Wednesday
Nice wheels: After posting an unflattering photo of her cheating best friend on Twitter, Katie Price cheered herself up with a spin in her new Bentley on Wednesday

The former glamour model was minus her four children for the day, in the same week that she posted an unflattering photo of Jane on Twitter.
All her recent troubles appeared to be taking the toll on the mother-of-four who looked glum as she made her way down the Kings Road.
Clearly making the most of the weather, Katie opted for a pink camisole, complete with lace trim detailing.
Taking its toll: The businesswoman looked glum as she sat behind the wheel of the white £100,000 motor
Taking its toll: The businesswoman looked glum as she sat behind the wheel of the white £100,000 motor
Cheering herself up: The 36-year-old was joined by her younger sister Sophie
Cheering herself up: The 36-year-old was joined by her younger sister Sophie


Meanwhile Sophie appeared to be make-up free while sporting large, dark-rimmed spectacles and a simple black T-Shirt.
On Thursday, Katie took to her Twitter, telling fans: 'Just a reminder jane pountney is a ugly tramp and home wrecker, keep her away from your husband or boyfriend ,s*** (sic)'.
The picture which accompanied it was a close up of Jane's face which saw her wearing a blue and white substance over her closed eyelids.
Making the most of the weather: The pregnant star opted for a low-cut pink vest, complete with lace trim, for her outing
Making the most of the weather: The pregnant star opted for a low-cut pink vest, complete with lace trim, for her outing

Sitting pretty: The mother-of-four's companion could just been seen over the dashboard as they waited at a set of traffic lights
Sitting pretty: The mother-of-four's companion could just been seen over the dashboard as they waited at a set of traffic lights

On the road again: Sophie wore a pair of large, dark-rimmed spectacles and a black T-Shirt for the ride
On the road again: Sophie wore a pair of large, dark-rimmed spectacles and a black T-Shirt for the ride

When she wasn't poking fun at Jane, Katie also found time to give her  followers an update about her baby bump, revealing it is now huge.
The star, who is expecting her fifth child, her second with cheating husband Kieran, wrote: 'All I've had is breakfast and my belly feels like its going to pop lol my bump is just suddenly growing mahoosive (sic)'.
Katie also took to the social networking site to ask her Twitter followers where she could get hold of a certain type of milk for her fourth child, Jett, 10 months.
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Brazil and Barca star Neymar, posts selfie with his girlfriend on his Superman phone

Neymar made a blistering start to his World Cup on Thursday night with a double against Croatia - but UK broadcaster ITV have been forced to apologise after their online service stopped as the 22-year-old scored his second goal from the penalty spot.
Brazil's star - who has long been hailed as the 'next Pele' - cancelled out Marcelo's own goal in the first half before converting a contentious penalty when Fred went down easily in the box.
But some ITV viewers were left scrambling to find footage of the goal. Thankfully for them, Brazil legend Kaka was on hand with an Instagram video of the finish from the stadium in Sao Paulo.

Almost perfect: After scoring a brace for Brazil in their World Cup opener, Neymar said the one thing missing from his day was model girlfriend Gabriella Lenzi
Almost perfect: After scoring a brace for Brazil in their World Cup opener, Neymar said the one thing missing from his day was model girlfriend Gabriella Lenzi
Goal-den: Neymar slots home his penalty to put Brazil in front against Croatia
Goal-den: Neymar slots home his penalty to put Brazil in front against Croatia
Hero: Neymar was the star of the show on the opening night
Hero: Neymar was the star of the show on the opening night
Tough to take: Fans who have waited four years for the World Cup to start were furious to have missed some of the opening fixture
Tough to take: Fans who have waited four years for the World Cup to start were furious to have missed some of the opening fixture




The broadcaster said: 'We’re seeing unprecedented numbers of users during the game.
'We apologise for any inconvenience, we’re working hard to resume normal service.'
It later added: “We’re so sorry for the disruption tonight. It wasn’t planned and we know it came at a crucial time during the match. Apologies again.'
Chelsea midfielder Oscar completed the scoring in injury time as Brazil made a winning start - if unconvincing - start to their Group A campaign.
After his brace, Neymar posted a selfie with his model girlfriend Gabriella Lenzi taken on his Superman-covered smartphone.
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Cristiano Ronaldo cuts training short and leaves with ice pack on knee as he races to be fit ahead of opening world cup game

Cristiano Ronaldo has caused concern in the Portugal camp ahead of their crucial World Cup opener against Germany after leaving training early with an ice pack attached to his left knee.
The Real Madrid maestro is relied upon in the Portugal team, but the 29-year-old's campaign could have taken a hit if the injury that bothered him at Real Madrid has made its way to Brazil.
Ronaldo managed less than 20 minutes with the rest of his team-mates before being forced to leave.
Packaged up: Ronaldo leaves training with ice on his left knee in Brazil on Thursday
Packaged up: Ronaldo leaves training with ice on his left knee in Brazil on Thursday
Leaving: Ronaldo makes his way off the training pitch after managing 15-20 minutes with the squad
Leaving: Ronaldo makes his way off the training pitch after managing 15-20 minutes with the squad
Off: Ronaldo waves his goodbyes to the crowd as he leaves Portugal's training session ahead of everyone else
Off: Ronaldo waves his goodbyes to the crowd as he leaves Portugal's training session ahead of everyone else





Ronaldo reportedly signed shirts, met fans and stretched out before taking a seat on the bench while his team-mates continued with their drills.
The 2014 Ballon d'Or winner was out of action for two weeks with tendinitis in the knee before the World Cup - an injury which had been largely kept secret.
A return of that would come as a major blow to manager Paulo Bento so close to the tournament.
It is hoped Ronaldo, who did not look in pain, will be able to start in Portugal's opener but the extent of his fitness is yet to be seen.
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Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte all had pointless opening ceremony pageantry in Sao Paulo at world cup opening ceremony

Is there anything more pointless than a World Cup opening ceremony?
Joining the league against the march of the unstoppable Sepp Blatter perhaps? Trying to find where the money’s gone again? Putting the toothpaste back in the tube?
The Olympic flame lighting gala is part of the wonder of the event. Fortunes are spent, the biggest names are hired. Histories unfold and the Arctic Monkeys rock out. By contrast, there will be 18th birthday parties in Essex this weekend that have more wit and imagination than this.
Trio: Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup in Arena de Sao Paulo
Trio: Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup in Arena de Sao Paulo
Start: J-LO acknowledges the crowd after singing the official World Cup song 'We Are One (Ola Ola)' alongside Pitbull
Start: J-LO acknowledges the crowd after singing the official World Cup song 'We Are One (Ola Ola)' alongside Pitbull

High notes: Singer Leitte performs during the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup where the Brazuca ball was before it split into segments
High notes: Singer Leitte performs during the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup where the Brazuca ball was before it split into segments
There were plenty of perfectly viable ways to start this World Cup — the ceremonial beheading of various disgraced FIFA executive committee members, for instance — but Brazil 2014 went for the usual.
A cast of hundreds twirling colourfully but to no real purpose, representing the same old cliches that bear about as much resemblance to the true soul of Brazil as Morris dancers would cut to the heart of old England.
Still, it was good to see the spirit of Frank Sidebottom rekindled in the dancers with what appeared to be footballs for heads. They resisted the opportunity to do Frank’s own World Cup song, Three Shirts On The Line — a pulsating tale of the time his ball went over next door’s fence — but you can’t have everything.
All opening ceremonies have a central theme, though, and this was no exception. Nature, people and football — ‘Brazil’s greatest treasures,’ according to FIFA, who would know a bit about plundering them — were the subject of this one, which included 660 dancers, floaters and others just standing for large parts of the process wondering how hot it could get inside a giant football head before a person passed out. As ever, the action was ripe with hidden meaning.
In the mood: J-LO, Leitte and Pitbull perform on the central stage in Sao Paulo ahead of the World Cup opener between Brazil and Croatia
In the mood: J-LO, Leitte and Pitbull perform on the central stage in Sao Paulo ahead of the World Cup opener between Brazil and Croatia
The World Cup stage: The Brazuca ball split into segments to allow Pitbull, J-LO and Leitte to perform during the opening ceremony
The World Cup stage: The Brazuca ball split into segments to allow Pitbull, J-LO and Leitte to perform during the opening ceremony
Looking on: A Brazil fan waits for the start of the Group A match against Croatia, which the host nation won 3-1
Looking on: A Brazil fan waits for the start of the Group A match against Croatia, which the host nation won 3-1




A mix of all kinds: A Mexico fan looks on while wearing his eccentric peacock-feathered headdress during the opening ceremony in Sao Paulo
A mix of all kinds: A Mexico fan looks on while wearing his eccentric peacock-feathered headdress during the opening ceremony in Sao Paulo
Many had the tall folk on stilts down as representing the trees of the Amazonian rainforest, but those of a more creative bent will have instantly spotted the subtle representation of England’s back four against Germany in Bloemfontein.
The same stilted sideways movement, uncannily similar pace. Maybe the trees turned quicker and had a better positional sense, but there is always a degree of artistic licence where these festivals are concerned.
Soon after, dancers in national costumes old and new celebrated together, some performing somersaults and cartwheels, representing the joy that is felt among the various members of FIFA ExCo when the bloke from Qatar turns up with a sackload of readies.
More formally attired attendants represented the lawyers telling journalists they can’t make jokes like that, because nothing of this nature has been proven. And that they’re racists, probably. It really was a most heart-warming scene.
Meanwhile, extras dressed as flowers, sprouts, sprites and other stuff you pick out of a salad stood around doing, well, nothing really. Everyone was waiting for J-Lo. 
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Saturday 7 June 2014

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas say they are divorcing 'thoughtfully and consensually' after 18-years

They had one of the most enduring Hollywood marriages.
But after 18 years of wedded unity, Melanie Griffith has filed for divorce from 53-year-old Antonio Banderas, according to a Friday report from TMZ.
The 56-year-old actress, who has reportedly hired power attorney Laura Wasser, has cited irreconcilable differences.
Split: Melanie Griffith has filed for divorce from husband of 18 years Antonio Banderas, pictured together in 2012, according to a Friday report from TMZ
Split: Melanie Griffith has filed for divorce from husband of 18 years Antonio Banderas, pictured together in 2012, according to a Friday report from TMZ

THEIR JOINT STATEMENT

'We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together - Melanie & Antonio'
The site have legal documents on the filing. No date of separation was listed.
The couple, who fell in love on the set of the 1995 film Two Much, have been plagued by split rumors for most of this year.
A spokesperson for the couple announced this statement: 'We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together.'
Griffith is asking for child support and sole physical and joint legal custody of their 17-year-old daughter Stella.
The Working Girl star is also asking for spousal support.
The unlikely couple: The odds were against them from the start but Griffith and Banderas managed almost two decades
The unlikely couple: The odds were against them from the start but Griffith and Banderas managed almost two decades

No problems here: The Working Girl actress with Eva Longoria at the AFI Tribute to Jane Fonda in LA on Thursday
No problems here: The Working Girl actress with Eva Longoria at the AFI Tribute to Jane Fonda in LA on Thursday

The dream is over: The last time the couple were spotted together in public was on their return from what seemed to be a happy holiday in the Bahamas in March
The dream is over: The last time the couple were spotted together in public was on their return from what seemed to be a happy holiday in the Bahamas in March

Sources tell TMZ the split is 'amicable.' This will be Melanie's fourth divorce: she was twice married to Don Johnson and also married to Steve Bauer. It's Banderas' second divorce.
Griffith looked to be in good spirits Thursday evening at the AFI tribute to Jane Fonda, and smiled as she walked the carpet holding hands with Eva Longoria, still wearing her wedding band.
As recently as March, the couple seemed happy, Melanie even tweeted a shirtless picture of her husband on a in the Bahamas.
The writing's on the wall: Griffith has filed for divorce, as these documents prove
The writing's on the wall: Griffith has filed for divorce, as these documents prove

'Antonio!!!!!' Melanie tweeted a shirtless picture of her husband while on an incredible seaside holiday in the Bahamas Thursday
 'Antonio!!!!!' Griffith tweeted a shirtless picture of her husband Antonio while on an incredible seaside holiday in the Bahamas in Marach
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Monday 2 June 2014

Rihanna looks jealous at Nikki Minaj as she jumps on her boyfriend Drake on stage

Drake, 27, and Rihanna first dated in 2009 shortly after Rihanna was the victim of a domestic violence assault involving her former boyfriend Chris Brown.
The two rekindled their romance in the last few months - first spotted together in Paris in February - but were reported to have broken up in mid-May.
Nicki, 31, Instagrammed an image of her pose with the rapper, writing: ‘'Yall gotta chill. Lol this my brother.'
Woah there! Nicki leaped into Drake's arms during her performance, wrapping her legs around his hips as he gripped her waist with one arm
Woah there! Nicki leaped into Drake's arms during her performance, wrapping her legs around his hips as he gripped her waist with one arm
Jealous? Rihanna looked rather unhappy at the festival, where her on-off boyfriend Drake got cosy on stage with Nicki
Jealous? Rihanna looked rather unhappy at the festival, where her on-off boyfriend Drake got cosy on stage with Nicki

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Nicki Minaj exposes her breasts at the Summer Jam hip hop and R&B festival in New Jersey.

She has never been one to keep her famous curves hidden beneath layers of clothes.
But on Sunday Nicki Minaj ramped her skimpy dressing up a notch as she performed at the Summer Jam hip hop and R&B festival in New Jersey.
The 31-year-old made sure she stole the show wearing a sheer silver top beneath which her breasts could be seen… protecting her modesty with star-shaped pasties.
Not shy: Nicki Minaj revealed her chest beneath a sheer top at the Summer Jam hip hop and R&B festival in New Jersey
Not shy: Nicki Minaj revealed her chest beneath a sheer top at the Summer Jam hip hop and R&B festival in New Jersey
Things got even more heated when she jumped into Drake's arms during her performance on stage
wrapping her legs around his hips as he gripped her waist with one arm.
The sight didn't go down particularly well with Rihanna, who remained stoney faced as she watched the display unfold.
Rihanna and Drake are currently broken up, having endured a rollercoaster ride of a relationship dating back to 2009.

Eye-popping: She highlighted her ample derriere in high-waisted leggings featuring a black and white three-dimensional cubist print
Eye-popping: She highlighted her ample derriere in high-waisted leggings featuring a black and white three-dimensional cubist print
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Pregnant Katie Price rushes to hospital amid fears of a miscarriage

Katie Price has undergone hospital tests on her stress levels after fears that the emotional pain caused by her cheating husband could cause her to lose their baby.
The 36-year-old star reunited with her estranged husband Kieran Hayler on Saturday so he could be by her side as doctors checked the health of the unborn child.
According to The Sun's Dan Wootton, Katie is said to have told friends: ‘With this amount of stress I could go into labour or even lose the baby.'
Hospital dash: Katie Price was rushed to hospital on Saturday due to fear of complication with her pregnancy
Hospital dash: Katie Price was rushed to hospital on Saturday due to fear of complication with her pregnancy

By her side: Kieran Hayler arrived at the hospital to be alongside his estranged wife
By her side: Kieran Hayler arrived at the hospital to be alongside his estranged wife

Katie ended her marriage to part-time stripper Kieran after discovering he had a seven-month affair with her best friend Jane Pountney.
Kieran has been determined to try and win back his wife and it's thought Katie has been experiencing mixed emotions of late.
The hospital trip is just the latest twist in what has become a complicated drama.
On Sunday it emerged that Jane Pountney, Katie’s ex best friend, had a few issues in her own marriage.
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Kim Kardashian arrives in L.A. without Kanye West After honeymoon in Paris

They couldn't keep their hands, or tongues, off each other as they honeymooned in Prague.
But following their European getaway, Kim Kardashian, 33, was seen solo, without her new husband Kanye West, as she arrived in New York City on Sunday, before connecting to a flight home to L.A.
Kanye, 36, is set to headline the X Games in Austin, Texas, but those don't kick off until Thursday, so it's a mystery as to why the hip-hop artist would have parted ways with Kim so soon.
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Alone already? Kim Kardashian was solo as she arrived in New York City on Sunday following her European honeymoon with Kanye West
It seems that the pair's trip to Ireland may have gone awry, as sources say they were seldom seen smiling or showing any signs of affection.
Insiders claim the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was disappointed by her new husband’s idea of the perfect honeymoon in rainy, Ireland and was hoping for a more glam holiday to match her fabulous Italian wedding and chic pre-wedding festivities in France.
Kim was allegedly so bored during the couple's five-night stay that she begged Kanye to leave early, even skipping a pre-planned, one day stop in Dublin.
‘I’ve already seen Dublin,’ she moaned. ‘Can’t we just fly back to the continent!?’
Kim reportedly fell in love with Ireland in 2012, when the Chicago-native was on tour, and even flew in to surprise him for his 35th birthday.
So the Bound 2 hitmaker thought he had made a romantic gesture by planning the trip there and was additionally encouraged by Kim's mum Kris Jenner, who honeymooned there with Bruce Jenner in 1991.
But Kanye appears to skipped the country's special spots which would have made for a more memorable holiday.
‘How the couple ended up in gloomy Portlaoise, is a mystery to me,’ says an Irish source.
‘It consists of flat midlands, working class villages and very little to write home about in the way of touristy sights.
‘Not only did they skip the touristy stuff, they also spent an entire afternoon riding mountain bikes on the muddy and treacherous trails in the Ballyhoura Mountains north of Cork. 
‘And that couldn’t have been very romantic, not with two assistants and two bodyguards in tow!’
A source says that by day four, Kim was so bored with her ho-hum honeymoon that she begged Kanye to fly to Prague, Czech Republic a day early so they could attend a festive Friday night rehearsal party, as well as the Saturday wedding of Kanye’s personal stylist, Renelou Padera. 
‘Kim’s idea of fun is getting dressed up and going to some great restaurants, and shopping till she drops in some of Europe’s most posh boutiques,’ adds the source. ‘Not roughing it in the country.
‘Once they landed in Prague, and Kim had a chance to get decked out in her finest again, she seemed a lot more content.
Indeed, Kim and Kanye appeared charming in their matching all-white ensembles and even put on quite the PDA show during the wedding Saturday.
Eight days after tying the knot in their lavish Italian wedding, Kim and Kanye were heading towards the Prague Václav Havel Airport together Sunday morning, before Kim made her solo arrival into New York City - and later back home in Los Angeles.
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Saturday 31 May 2014

Beyonce braves the NYC rain in towering heels and floral minidress

She will hit the road with her husband Jay-Z for their On The Run tour this summer and Beyonce is already in amazing shape.
The 32-year-old singer braved the rain in New York in a floral patterned minidress with a waist cinching belt and elongated her shapely legs with a pair of super high heels.
With her newly braided hair swept to the side and carrying a blue crocodile skin handbag, Beyonce looked summery despite the miserable weather.
Happier than ever: Despite a bust-up between her sister and husband recently, Beyonce Knowles had a huge smile on her face as she stepped out in New York on Friday
Happier than ever: Despite a bust-up between her sister and husband recently, Beyonce Knowles had a huge smile on her face as she stepped out in New York on Friday

Beyonce had a huge smile on her face as she left an office building with her husband, proving that if there was any tension between them following his recent attack by her sister Solange, they have put it behind them.
Jay - dressed all in black - also looked pretty pleased with himself so no doubt preparation for the tour is going well.
Meanwhile, Jay-Z's former business partner Damon Dash spoke out about the recent fight between the rapper and Solange.
Solange, 27, lashed out at her brother-in-law in an explosive elevator altercation at a Met Ball after party.
Braving the rain: Beyonce Knowles stepped out in a floral minidress which showed off her toned legs in New York on Friday
Braving the rain: Beyonce Knowles stepped out in a floral minidress which showed off her toned legs in New York on Friday
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Froch vows to wed girlfriend Cordingley as he beats Groves with eighth round knockout in front of 80,000 at Wembley

No controversy. No protest. No second re-match.
Carl Froch put George Groves and all the arguments to sleep with the performance worthy of a God of the ring, climaxed by a crushing right-hand from hell.
f there has been a sweeter moment in fighting life of this stupendous warrior – anywhere in his winning of multiple world titles – he will not be analysing such comparison for some time to come.
Winner: Carl Froch beat George Groves with an 8th round knockout in front of 80,000 at Wembley
Winner: Carl Froch beat George Groves with an 8th round knockout in front of 80,000 at Wembley
Big shot: Froch landed a massive right hand in the eighth round that knocked the young challenger out
Big shot: Froch landed a massive right hand in the eighth round that knocked the young challenger out

All over: The Cobra looks down on S George after landing the decisive blow
All over: The Cobra looks down on S George after landing the decisive blow
One knee: Froch then proposed to his girlfriend Rachael Cordingley after victory
One knee: Froch then proposed to his girlfriend Rachael Cordingley after victory

And still... Froch retained his IBF and WBA super middleweight titles
And still... Froch retained his IBF and WBA super middleweight titles



Froch will savour this destruction of the young pretender from London whose mind games had irritated him, whose precociousness had insulted him and whose own right hand had required him to comeback from the bring of disaster in their first fight.
The Cobra will also count the treasure of money made possible by the premature nature of his initial stoppage win. That will amount to at least £7million once Sky pay-per-view revenues have been added to the live gate of 80,000 which made this the fight of the century in Britain.
The vastness of Wembley Stadium became a Coliseum as the crowd rose to salute this triumph of gladiator.
Once Groves had unscrambled his senses he tottered across the ring to congratulate the champion he had tormented.

Jab step: Froch attempts to jab into Groves' midriff
Jab step: Froch attempts to jab into Groves' midriff


Straight: Groves lands a straight right hand on Froch's chin
Straight: Groves lands a straight right hand on Froch's chin

In truth Froch had never been in trouble and – perhaps unexpectedly given the weight of opinion that Groves would start powerfully again – ahead on points going into the momentous eighth round.
Supporters of the man from Nottngham had been outnumbered by local Londoners in this great arena but Froch gave his fans their finest hour.
A sharp left set up Groves for the right hook which will take its place in the history of British boxing, along with all the records set by this earth-moving event.
The impact was felt by the host of famous faces in the crowd.
England’s World Cup hopefuls, back here 24 hours after their pre-Brazil warm up win over Peru, England cricket captain Alastair Cook and showbiz celebrities joined the great and the good of boxing on this glittering night.

Jab: Groves lands again, with a jab
Jab: Groves lands again, with a jab
Close combat: Froch and Groves get up close and personal
Close combat: Froch and Groves get up close and personal

They had been drawn like moths to this dazzling oasis of light on a suburban Saturday night in north London by the prospect of seeing two gladiators settle business left unsettled by the controversy in which their first-fight thriller had ended prematurely.
The potential closeness of the rematch had led to weeks of squabbling about who should referee and judge Froch-Groves 11, and how close to the first bell  the weigh-in should take place.
Groves had continued trying to aggravate Froch and the defending IBF and WBA champion had hired a psychologist to help prevent him over-reacting, losing his cool and walking onto the kind of power punch which floored in the first round in Manchester six months earlier.
Stumble: Groves hits the deck - but he was shoved down by the Cobra
Stumble: Groves hits the deck - but he was shoved down by the Cobra



Some arrival: Groves arrived on a double decker bus to Kasabian
Some arrival: Groves arrived on a double decker bus to Kasabian
Ready to rumble? Groves had been ready to grumble about everything but did he overlook the dimensions of the roped enclosure in which they would do battle?
That small ring under it’s huge canopy was just 20-feet square,the minimum size prescribed by boxing’s title sanctioning bodies.
That is the champion’s prerogative so Groves could not hope to succeed with another protest, even though he would surely have preferred more space in which to move, use his speed and keep the fight at long range.
Froch, the battle-hardened veteran going into his 12th straight world title fight, was looking for war. Once all his guns were blazing Groves could find no bolt-hole in which to hide and the end came with 26 seconds remaining of his cataclysmic eighth round.
Pyro: Groves also let off pyrotechnics as he made his way to the ring
Pyro: Groves also let off pyrotechnics as he made his way to the ring


Salute: Groves hails the Wembley crowd ahead of the first bell
Salute: Groves hails the Wembley crowd ahead of the first bell

Low-key: Froch's entrance to the ring was a much more subtle affair than his opponent
Low-key: Froch's entrance to the ring was a much more subtle affair than his opponent
Arms up: Froch received a mixture of boos and cheers from the 80,000 inside the national stadium
Arms up: Froch received a mixture of boos and cheers from the 80,000 inside the national stadium


Let's get ready to rumble: Ring announcer Michael Buffer brought Vegas glitz and glamour to Wembley
Let's get ready to rumble: Ring announcer Michael Buffer brought Vegas glitz and glamour to Wembley
All smiles: Amir Khan poses for a photo before the bell
All smiles: Amir Khan poses for a photo before the bell

Mrs Froch: Rachael Cordingley sits ringside for the fight
Mrs Froch: Rachael Cordingley sits ringside for the fight


Glamorous: Tamara Ecclestone takes a break from the action
Glamorous: Tamara Ecclestone takes a break from the action

Former boxer Michael Watson was also in the crowd for the big fight
Former boxer Michael Watson was also in the crowd for the big fight
Champ: Former World Heavyweight Champion Frank Bruno watches the action
Champ: Former World Heavyweight Champion Frank Bruno watches the action

Punter: Jamie Redknapp had ringside seats for the big fight
Punter: Jamie Redknapp had ringside seats for the big fight
Rocked: Groves lands a solid right hand that leaves Froch reeling
Rocked: Groves lands a solid right hand that leaves Froch reeling

On the ropes: Froch has the younger fighter pinned where he wants him
On the ropes: Froch has the younger fighter pinned where he wants him
Grimace: Froch reacts after Groves lands a shot with his left
Grimace: Froch reacts after Groves lands a shot with his left


Defence: Groves covers up under an assualt from the Nottingham man
Defence: Groves covers up under an assualt from the Nottingham man

Front foot: Froch goes on the attack but the Londoner takes evasive action
Front foot: Froch goes on the attack but the Londoner takes evasive action



Forward: Groves tries to land a right hook of his own
Forward: Groves tries to land a right hook of his own

Lean back: Groves ducks away from a Froch combination
Lean back: Groves ducks away from a Froch combination
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