Red Devils on the red carpet: Rooney, Van Persie and Co are joined by the WAGs as De Gea is crowned No 1 player at awards bash

David de Gea was named Manchester United's player of the year by both his team-mates and supporters at the club's annual awards ceremony on Thursday night.

The Spanish goalkeeper did the double as he received the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award, voted for by the supporters, and the Players' Player of the Year prize for his impressive form this season.

De Gea picked up the supporters' award after claiming 54 per cent of the vote, ahead of Wayne Rooney and Adnan Januzaj in second and third place respectively.

The big winner: David de Gea (centre) is presented with the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award by interim manager Ryan Giggs (right) and auction winner Steven Cross

Check this out: De Gea is presented with the Players' Player of the Year award by Juan Mata (right)

Lady in red: Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea with pop-star girlfriend Edurne Garcia

Legends: Giggs (right) is presented with the Lifetime Achievement award by Sir Bobby Charlton

Recognition: Wayne Rooney was later presented with the Goal of the Season award by former United forward Brian McClair

Super strike: Rooney's strike against West Ham in March was named United's goal of the season

Up and coming: James Wilson (right) is presented with the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award

Silverware: Saidy Janko is interviewed by Hayley McQueen after winning reserve player of the year

De Gea said: 'I want to thank the fans. From my very first day at the club, I have felt their love and I’m really happy. For them, we will try next season to do our best again.'

Just moments before, de Gea had also received the accolade of Players' Player of the Year from his colleagues.

He said: 'I’m really happy to win this honour. I’m very grateful.

Mata challenges De Gea to corner challenge using his left foot

MANCHESTER UNITED 2013-2014 PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year - David de Gea
Player's Player of the Year - David de Gea
Goal of the Season - Wayne Rooney vs West Ham United on 22/03/14
Denzil Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year - Saidy Janko
Jimmy Murphy Academy Player of the Year - James Wilson
Lifetime Achievement Award - Ryan Giggs

On stage: Michael Carrick is interviewed by hostess McQueen at the awards dinner

On the mic: Darren Fletcher is interviewed by host Jim Rosenthal at Old Trafford

Hostess with the most-ess: McQueen addresses the audience at Old Trafford

'Sometimes it's important for your team-mates to give you confidence and I think they're some of the best team-mates you can have.

'I tried to do my best this year and I think it was my best season so far. I felt really good and confident. I will try to do the same for next season.'

Wayne Rooney was awarded the Goal of the Season award for his 60-yard wonder-strike against West Ham at Upton Park in March.

The stunning effort, which brought back memories of David Beckham's long-range effort against Wimbledon in 1996, polled 58 per cent of the vote to beat Patrica Evra's goal at Bayern Munich.

Rooney said: 'It was a goal that I am really pleased with, I do think David Beckham's was a bit better, but I was happy to score.

Red Devil on the red carpet: Rooney and wife Coleen pose for a photo at Old Trafford

Arrival: Rooney and wife Coleen on their way to the Player of the Year awards

In focus: Veteran Giggs poses for the cameras before the big bash

Men in black: Giggs and assistant coach Paul Scholes arrive for the dinner

Young couple: Manchester United winger Ashley Young and partner Nicky Pike

A Dutch of class: Robin van Persie gives a little wave with his wife Bouchra on the red carpet

'I did worry that it might bounce over the goalkeeper at first, but you just have to hope for the best. Thankfully it came off.'

Interim manager Ryan Giggs was recognised for his services to the club with the Lifetime Achievement award.

Giggs said: 'I’m not usually an emotional person. But this has touched me. To receive this Lifetime Achievement is something special, one of the most special awards I’ve ever received.

Feisty: Michael Carrick with wife Lisa, who savaged Roy Keane on Twitter earlier in the season

All set: Carrick arrives hand in hand with his wife Lisa at Old Trafford

All smiles: Manchester United's Darren Fletcher stands alongside wife Hailey

'This club touches everyone’s heart; it’s not only a club, it’s a family. So many special people have been a part of that, so for me to win this is emotional and it’s a special night for me.

'I’ve played with so many great players who have had a massive impact on me, and of course Sir Alex Ferguson, who has been the single biggest influence on my career. I’m a lucky man.'

Two days after scoring a double on his debut against Hull City, 18-year-old James Wilson was named Jimmy Murphy Academy Player of the Year.

Arm in arm: Chris Smalling with girlfriend Sam Cooke (left), and Nani with fiancee Daniela Martins (right)

Fighting his way in: Boxer Tyson Fury and wife Paris arrive (left), as does actor Andrew Whyment (right)

Forward thinking: Record signing Juan Mata (right) and 'Little Pea' Javier Hernandez

Suited and booted: Tom Cleverley (left) and Danny Welbeck stand for the cameras

Swiss right-back Saidy Janko was rewarded for his impressive debut season with the Denzil Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year award.

The 18-year-old said: 'I'm very proud. I didn’t expect something like this.

'I’ve settled in pretty well because Manchester United is like a family, so I made friends really quickly. Warren Joyce [the United reserves coach] had confidence in me and gave me a chance to prove myself.'

Camera loves you: Actress Jorgie Porter poses with her mum (left), and Antonio Valencia arrives (right)

Young guns: Hot prospects James Wilson (left) and Adnan Januzaj (right) turn up for the awards

Big night: Nemanja Vidic arrives at his last Manchester United Player of the Year awards dinner (left), and is followed by club legend Sir Bobby Charlton and wife Norma Ball (right)

Thumbs up: Patrice Evra (left) and £27.5m signing Marouane Fellaini make their entrance

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Wendy Williams shows off her slim figure in patriotic dress as she films her show in Philadelphia

Memorial Day Weekend is not for another few weeks, but it seems Wendy Williams is already gearing up for the event.

The 49-year-old talk-show host kicked off her 'How you doin?' tour at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Friday.

Showing off her slim physique, Wendy wore a patriotic American-flag print dress as she greeted fans of her show.

Whoop whoop! Wendy Williams, 49, shows off her fantastic figure in an American-flag print dress as she films her show in Philadelphia on Friday

On Wendy's popular chat show, the host often asks her audience members and fans how they are doing as part of a fun segment of the show.

Wendy - who has been open about the fact she has undergone plastic surgery, including a tummy tuck - revealed her slim waist as she spent time chatting to fans.

The host recently released her latest career endeavor - her debut novel.

Girl looks good: Wendy - who has been open about the fact she has undergone plastic surgery, including a tummy tuck - revealed her slim waist as she spent time chatting to fans

Wendy be like: Williams got fans of her show doing their signature 'How you doin' poses as they filmed a segment for her show

Published by HarperCollins, the book entitled Hold Me in Contempt is a steamy romance in which a successful, smart, and beautiful lawyer named Kimberly Kind suffers a terrible accident that threatens to throw her carefully laid out plans off course.

She then meets a man named King, with whom the chemistry is wild and intense.

They're ultimately left wondering if the love they develop can hold them together, as their pasts come back to haunt them.

Bikini babe: Wendy recently showed off her beach body while on a tropical holiday

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Lucy Mecklenburgh showcases new bobbed hair as she attends sports awards in tiered see-through white dress

It was a night to remember when sports stars and celebrities alike arrived at the Battersea Evolution venue in London ahead of the BT Sport Industry Awards on Thursday evening.

TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, 22, showcased her new short hairstyle and looked great in a lace dress which showed off her fabulous figure as she turned up to present an award.

Her strapless number grabbed attention with its plunging necklace and see-through skirt and she posed confidently on the red carpet with her hands on her hips.

All-white: Lucy Mecklenburgh wowed in a white see-through tiered lace dress when she attended the BT Sport Industry awards at Battersea Evolution on Thursday night

 

Fancied a change? The former TOWIE star showed off a flattering new bob hairstyle

  

Earlier in the evening, she tweeted: 'En route to the @SportIndustry rocking my new locks,' followed by 'Loved presenting 'best use of social media' Award with @mrdanwalker well done QPR #BTSIA.'

She seemed unfazed by her former flame Mario Falcone's appearance on television programme, This Morning, in which he talked about his new girlfriend, Sophie Lily Kerr.

The 26-year-old TOWIE star revealed he's ready to settle down and have children.

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Apple offer Dr Dre $3.2Billion to Buy “Beats by Dre”

Dr. Dre is close to being the first rapper turned billionaire.

The American rapper is reportedly negotiating a mega deal with technology giant Apple. Apple will reportedly buy Beats by Dre, for a whopping sum of $3.2 billion. Apple’s biggest acquisition yet.

The headphone/speaker company was established by Dr. Dre and his business partner Jimmy Iovine and they are expected to take home a huge sum of the cash.

TMZ.com reports that the deal may close next week.

Dr. Dre is currently worth $550 million, just after Diddy who has $700 million.

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Photos:Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt announces 25th Anniversary Tour.

Iconic Nigerian DJ, Jimmy Adewale Amu AKA DJ Jimmy Jatt recently announced the formal launch of his 25^th Anniversary at the Oriental Hotels in Lagos. 

At the event, DJ Jimmy Jatt explained, “It is hard to believe that 25years have gone by and I have been having the time of my life doing the job I love. This anniversary celebration is to take people on my journey so far and also to show my appreciation for their continued support all these 25 years.” 

Members of the planning committee for the anniversary Matthew Ohio and Ubi Franklin of Triple MG also spoke. Continue...

The legendary DJ also announced the activities taking placeduring his anniversary:

-        The 25Th Anniversary Nation-wide tour. DJ Jimmy Jatt will be touring 6cities across Nigeria from the 30th May through Mid-June. The tourwill start in Lagos and run through Enugu, Benin, Port Harcourt, Ilorin and Abuja.

-        The DJ Jimmy Jatt documentary

-        The 25th Anniversary formal dinner August 3, 2014

-        Jimmy’s Jump Off September 30, 2014

-        The launch of the DJ Jimmy Jatt foundation for the Entertainment Arts with its first project for up and coming DJ’s in October July 2014

This year will also mark the return of his legendary TV show ‘Jimmy’sJump-Off’ which has featured Nigeria’s biggest music acts includingTuface,Mode9, M.I, Ice Prince, the Late Dagrin,Sauce Kid and many more. Adocumentary on the respected DJ and an official video ‘Glasses Up’featuring Tuface and Burna Boy will be released as the theme song for theanniversary.

Follow Dj Jimmy Jatt:

Twitter: @DJJimmyjatt

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cooldjjimmyjatt

Google+: +DJJimmyJatt

                                                            

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#BringBackOurGirls – Kevin Hart, Stephanie Linus, Ellen, Tee Billz & More Celebs

Don’t stop, keep saying it – #BringBackOurGirls!

Diddy – “There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect my own daughters. I stand with the parents of the abducted Nigerian schoolgirls. #BringBackOurGirls www.amnestyusa.org/bringbackourgirls”

Seyi Shay – “All over the world on tv we see the picture of that evil dog called Shekau head of Boko Haram proclaiming the name of his god :allah and thereby taunting the Living God Jehovah..As Elijah called on the only God of heaven it is time for us as Christians to call upon our God for vengeance.

Imagine being the parents,sisters and brothers of those innocent girls. My stomach churns with revulsion when i imagine what those girls are going through.Let us pray!!! -Arise O Lord and scatter that demonic creation called boko haram. O Lord expose their financiers and sponsors within the govt heirachy in Nigeria and uproot them.Give shekau and his men no rest nor sleep O Lord until they surrender those girls.Your word says there is nothing hidden O Lord therefore expose the hideout of this evil gathering so that your children be rescued.Lord protect these girls supernaturally with your love, favour and mercy.Lord give them the spirit of love and let them be bold and fear not.Let your fire locate this evil doers and they be consumed in Jesus name.Lord grant the parents and loved ones of these girls inner strength during this temporary ordeal.Lord all eyes are on you worldwide, show these heathen and abominable dogs worldwide that we indeed serve a living God who answers by fire and cannot fail.Lord we invoke your Word Psalm 91 into lives of each of these innocent girls.U cannot return void O Lord. Father we are sure you will hear us and do for us what we ask for and vindicate your name because You said if two or more of us shall agree as touching anything on earth U will do it. Millions are agreeing O Lord.Thank u father for honouring your Word and terminating this despicable debacle and anniliating this evil vernom called boko haram and its sponsors.To you be all the glory,honour and adoration. #letspraywithfaith”

Daddy Showkey – “IF NA UR PIKIN WEYTIN YOU GO DO TELL ME”

Kevin Hart – “#BringBackOurGirlsNow #BringBackOurGirlsNow”‘

Oluchi Orlandi – “Shine your light on Nigeria o lord of all creations. #terminatethebadmen #Makethemdisappear #Sowecanliveinpeace #bringbackourgirls”

Stephanie Linus
“The past few weeks has been a very trying time for Nigerians, especially the families of over 200 girls kidnapped in Borno state.

But beyond the sadness and despair we feel about the abduction of these girls, the incident has united Nigeria in an unprecedented way and proved what we can achieve through a united effort. We have all raised our voices against this injustice, sparing no means to express ourselves.

What began as a social media campaign initiated by a few concerned individuals has erupted to a global one with people across the world lending their voice to the cause. You would have to be living in a cave not to have heard of #BringBackOurGirls.

Celebrities, leaders, media personalities, youths and regular citizens across the world have lent their voice to this campaign and through our collective effort, the situation is now getting the media attention it deserves.

It is sad that it took this long to gather this momentum, but, better late than never. The noose is tightening on the abductors of these innocent girls and I am very hopeful that they would be found soon and returned to their homes where they belong.

We all deserve the right to be protected. And we must continue demand for change and value for our lives as Nigerians. Praying for positive feedback and the safety of our girls #BringBackOurGirls!”

Sandra Ankobiah – “#BringBackOurGirls”

Tee Billz – “My prayer is for anyone who is at this very moment struggling with things beyond their own control. My prayer is a cry to the LORD asking for His arms of protection to fall on each one of the girls Whatever their struggle this day, Lord, I pray You will reveal Your purposes in that struggle, and I ask You to comfort and sustain them. In faith we await our girls. #BringBackOurGirls #WeWantOurGirls #GodisAble”

Russell Simmons

Notorious B.I.G.

Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha

Ellen DeGeneres

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Join the rally tomorrow Saturday 10th May 2014 at the Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Lagos

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Maddox Jolie-Pitt is Brad and Angelina's guest of honour at Maleficent private reception

Angelina Jolie, 38, and Brad Pitt, 50, looked as proud as can be when their son, 12-year-old Maddox Jolie-Pitt accompanied them on the blue carpet on Thursday evening.

The trio attended a private reception at Kensington Palace for upcoming Disney movie, Maleficent,  in which props and costumes from the movie were exhibited in aid of Great Ormond Street hospital.

Angelina plays the title role of the evil horned fairy in the movie and daughter Vivienne stars as the young Princess Aurora, while son Pax and daughter Zahara have cameo roles.

Happy time: The 12-year-old could barely keep the smile from his face as he walked behind his parents

Doting mum: Angelina kept a protective eye over her eldest son as they walked down the blue carpet together

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Do it like a dude in distressed boyfriend jeans by Wildfox

Vanessa Hudgens has got that scruffy bohemian thing down.
There's something about Californian twenty-somethings that they do this laid back hippyish thing so well. It must be spending so much time in the sun... And there are plenty of stateside brands catering to this look like Free People, Lovers & Friends and For Love and Lemons.
For this ensemble Vanessa opted for another Los Angeles based label, Wildfox Couture. Better known for their cult knitwear and slogan tees, Wildfox also do great line in denim. These Marianne jeans are a cool skinny boyfriend cut with on trend distressing. They're the only style to be seen in right now so click through to their online store to bag these beauties for yourself.
At £176 they're definitely in the designer denim realm so if you want the look at a more earth bound price then check out the similar jeans we've found on the high street. Topshop and Asos are your best bets and then style like Vanessa with ankle boots for a grungey take or dress them up with high heel sandals and a silk camisole for fashion editor edge.

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