-Hodgson urges English fans to support his team at World Cup
-Three Lions begin campaign with Group D clash against Italy in Manaus
-Steven Gerrard admits young players will guidance in Brazil

ByNeil Ashton

Roy Hodgson has urged the country to believe in his England team as they prepare to face Italy
on Saturday in their World Cup opener inside the Arena Amazonia.

England’s manager is convinced that the country will be proud of his team as they begin the tournament in Brazil against Cesare Prandelli’s ageing Italian side and he called for support.

Hodgson said: ‘What we really want from people back home is support, we want encouragement. We want them to believe, we want to give them something to cheer about. Nothing would please us more
than to give a performance on Saturday night that has everyone at home thinking “This is terrific, what a good England team, didn’t they play well”.

No fear: Roy Hodgson has called on England fans to support his young team against Italy on Saturday night

Team spirit: The England players have prepared well for their game, which will be hot and humid in Manaus

‘That’s our only goal and we can only hope they give us the support we need and that they go to bed on Saturday night as happy as we will be if we get a good result from the game. I was proud and excited in 1994 when I took Switzerland to a World Cup and very proud to represent the nation. But England is the country of my birth, it’s even greater this time to be able to take England to a World Cup.’

Hodgson’s rallying cry was backed up by captain Steven Gerrard, who said: ‘I will be proud leading this group of players out. I trust them and I believe in my team-mates. I will be even prouder if we come home from this tournament with our heads held high and we have gone out on the pitch and given everything we’ve got for the public back home.

‘What was the dream growing up? For me, the dream was to play for Liverpool and England. So to play for England and be the captain at a World Cup in Brazil is the pinnacle. Looking at the lads and being in and around them, I get the impression they’re ready to give everything they’ve got.’

Hodgson, who inspected the stadium’s playing surface last night, also challenged some of his younger players to make an impact at the world’s biggest tournament. Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling, Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana all had outstanding seasons.

Pride: Captain Steven Gerrard says he will be immensely proud when he leads out his side against Italy

Talking tactics: Roy Hodgson and Gerrard investigate the pitch in Manaus ahead of the game

Hodgson, who will stick with his 4-2-3-1 formation against Italy, added: ‘When you are young you need people telling you that you’re good. It’s not by chance you are doing all these things. If you’re so good you can do them for Liverpool in the Premier League, there is nothing to stop you doing them at the World Cup.

‘We’ve only to think back to 1958 and Pele bursting on to the scene as a 17-year-old. He went on to dominate football and become one of the most famous — if not the most famous — footballers of all time. But when he came to Sweden he wasn’t even well- known in Brazil. A month later he was a superstar and went on to be an even greater superstar for goodness knows how many years.’

Relaxed: Hodgson feels his Young Lions are in the perfect state to go out and perform


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Jenny From the Block can now add more 'rocks' to her collection.

MailOnline has learned Jennifer Lopez, 44, is being paid an astounding $17.5m to return to her post as judge on American Idol next season.

'There was a lot of back and forth negotiating on her salary, but now it's finally been settled that Jennifer will earn $17.5m to go back to Idol next season,' a source told MailOnline exclusively.

'It's a major coup for her to land a huge payday like that and I believe she is thrilled with that number. It's a lot more than the $15m Britney Spears was paid to do The X Factor.'

The $17.5m woman! Jennifer Lopez, 44, is getting a hefty pay raise to sit on the judges' panel again for Fox's American Idol, seen here on her second season of the show in 2012

In mid-August there were rumours that Jennifer, the mother of five-year-old twins Max and Emme, was getting a $15m salary for her third season of Idol, but the figure is actually higher.

The $17.5m salary is a big leap from the $12m paycheck J-Lo was handed for her first season of Idol in 2011. For her second season she was given a $3m raise to $15m.

It was reported last year that when Jennifer asked for another $2m raise to come back for her third season the Idol producers refused and she walked.

Steven Tyler made his exit too, although it's not clear if that had to do with salary negotiations.

Steven and J-Lo were replaced by Mariah Carey, who was paid a reported $18m, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban. Keith is returning next season with former judge Randy Jackson serving as a mentor.

A golden opportunity: Big bucks brought the entertainer back to Idol, where Randy Jackson (right) will serve as a mentor next season, but she won't be sitting next to her old pal Steven Tyler (left)

Meanwhile, Harry Connick Jr. has signed on to be the third judge on Season 13 of the reality show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The 45-year-old was previously on the show as a guest mentor to contestants.

Music producer Dr. Luke was up for the last seat until a conflict of interest between his music label Sony Music and the Idol winners' label Universal Music Group came up in late August.

Next season there will be only three judges, not four like last season. J-Lo is the only female in the lineup because producers reportedly want to avoid the nasty catfights Mariah and Nicki engaged in last season.

And then there were three: Harry Connick Jr. was announced Friday as the third judge on season 13 of American Idol

Last season's regime: (from left to right) Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban failed to boost ratings this year but Urban is giving the gig another go next season

Jennifer's return to Idol isn't a stunning surprise as it's been speculated about for several months.

The actress/singer's dancer boyfriend Casper Smart was the one who confirmed his girlfriend's return to Idol while he was discussing his new talk show with E! news on August 16. Casper simply replied 'yes' when asked if she was coming back.

Auditions for next season of Idol begin this fall and the show airs in January 2014.

Having it all: J-Lo balances her high-profile job on Idol with a full family life that includes boyfriend Casper Smart and twins Max and Emme, 5



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She's used to smouldering in front of the camera, but Cara Delevingne went for a more wacky look when she shared a snap with a fan on Friday.

The model was making her way through the arrivals gate at Heathrow airport when a young girl asked for a picture with the fashionista, wearing some quirky goggle-like sunglasses.

Sticking her tongue, Cara, 20, certainly made sure the fan got a memorable photo to keep.

Strike a pose! Cara Delevingne pulls a funny face in wacky sunglasses as she takes selfie with a fan

Looking ridiculously comfort, Delevingne championed yet again the urban label Trapstar, wearing a long-sleeve black and white varsity shirt with the streetwear label's name running down each arm.

She continued the monotone theme with black jogging bottoms and trainers with a snapback covering her long blonde locks.

The model had just returned from Shanghai where she had been taking part in a new photo shoot for British designer label Burberry.

Urban delight: Cara wore a top from streetwear label Trapstar with jogging bottoms and a snapback

Big push! The waif-like model steered her own luggage trolley out of the London airport, followed by her friends in matching black and white beanie hats

But despite having a fun time in China, obviously Cara couldn't wait to be back in the Big Smoke, and made sure her followers knew about it.

'I am back!! Just wanted to say thank you again!! Still can't believe I have a million followers! Love you all! X' She wrote on Friday night.

Cara has been keeping herself busy over the last few weeks, by not just taking part in various modelling shoots but also nurturing her passion for acting, by filming scenes for new Brit flick Kids In Love.

Why wear one when you can wear two? Cara switches from a black and white 'G4LIFE' beanie to her baseball cap

Delevingne reportedly has a lead role in the Chris Foggin film which she was spotted filming with the rest of the cast - Alma Jodorowsky, Sebastian D'Souza, Preston Thompson and Gala Gordon – on Sunday in Notting Hill.

No doubt her public partying ways recommended her for the film which follows young kids going out and boozing in London.

And she certainly did that on Sunday during Notting Hill Carnival where she partied with her co-stars in a floral top and jumped on the back of Will Poulter.

Luxury to leisure: Cara was taking part in a Burberry photo shoot in Shanghai


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She’s braced for a return to The X Factor this Saturday - almost a year after a successful first series that saw her mentor James Arthur to the winner’s crown.

But while that year has brought success, it’s also brought its fair share of heartache for Nicole Scherzinger.

Her split with racing driver Lewis Hamilton in July left her devastated, and she admits she’s struggled to stay focused for the sake of her judging role on the hit show.

Candid: Nicole Scherzinger has opened up the October issue of Glamour about The X Factor, Simon Cowell and her split with racing driver Lewis Hamilton


Speaking exclusively to the October issue of Glamour, she said: ‘It’s these times that build a character. I’ve tried hard to keep it together, for my work.

‘I’m just like every other woman, I’ve had a blanket of tissues over me many a night. Ordered a random, ginormous pizza for myself.

‘In any relationship it’s easy to lose yourself and it’s important to come back to who you are. And you can live your life in freedom and happiness when you’re happy with who you are.

‘I definitely have my dark moments but I wanna be a light. That’s what I strive to be. And really, it’s a choice. And sometimes, when you’re sad, you bring the pizza and you make that choice.’

Staying focused: Nicole admits that her judging role on The X Factor helped her stay focused following her split from Hamilton in July

While there have been disruptions in her personal life, there’s also been significant change on The X Factor.

The departure of Tulisa Contostavlos saw Sharon Osbourne make a return after a six-year hiatus, but Nicole admits the firebrand's forthright approach has brought the best out the panel as they approach the launch of series ten.

She said: ’Mrs. O is explosive! She has no filters, as raw as you get. And that’s honesty liberates other people, the dynamic on the panel is so much more fun. She has brought out the freedom in Gary Barlow, I tell you!

‘It’s bonkers this year. We’re all having too much fun, I think. In call her the OG, the Original Gangster.’

All over: Nicole's relationship with Lewis Hamilton came to an end in July

The show returns as creator and former judge Simon Cowell adjusts to the prospect of imminent parenthood with lover Lauren Silverman, who is expecting his first child.

'I would like to congratulate him on the good news,' she said. 'I think he’s gonna be a good father. And he’ll probably have a nation of nannies to help!'

However, Cowell's change in circumstances hasn't made her broody.

Indeed, despite maintaining that she still wants to settle down, Nicole says she'll only do it when the time is right.

She said: ‘Everything is timing and right now it’s not the time, I’ve too much creative energy I wanna get out, When you have gorgeous, empowering women like Halle Berry, having their kids in their forties? I’m still a baby. I’m doing just fine.

'If I didn’t have my career I’m sure I’d be like my sister, with her three kids. I grew up in Kentucky. It’s all about raising a family. All my friends, cousins, everybody’s got kids but me. And it’s because I am so career driven.

'Absolutely you make that sacrifice, you live, breathe, eat, sleep your work. You do sacrifice your relationships. You sacrifice even you.

'But I’m a family person, my sister’s kids are my pride and joy, I don’t go a month without seeing them. So I’ll have kids when the time is right.”

Imminent: Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Gary Barlow will return on Saturday evening when series ten of The X Factor launches on ITV1


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-Actress says she was 'depressed' during filming of Parker after divorce
-Found it 'hard to get up in the morning' after splitting from Marc Anthony

By Eleanor Gower


She may be 43-years old with a ten year career in showbusiness, but Jennifer Lopez can clearly compete with even the youngest pretender in the style stakes.

The singer and actress stepped out at a promotional screening of her new film Parker showing off her famous behind in an eye popping Kaufman Franco gown.

The floor length white dress featured a number of strategically placed slits which showed J-Lo had forgone underwear for her night out in Las Vegas on Thursday.

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The white stuff: Jennifer Lopez shows off her enviable curves in a stunning gown with risqué slits showing the star was wearing no underwear at a screening of film Parker in Las Vegas on Thursday

With her long brown hair pulled into a loose updo - black eye make-up and pale lipstick added to her striking appearance.

Although the Kaufman Franco designed dress was high cut at the neck, it featured clear mesh detail, giving the gown a backless look along with sexy splits either side.

The star is no stranger to revealing gowns and is particularly famous for the striking Versace green and blue number she wore to the Grammy Awards back in 2000.

The big reveal! All eyes were on J-Lo as she strutted around the reed carpet in the eye popping gown

The covered view: From the front, J-Lo's gown looked relatively demure, until she turned to the side to show off the saucy slits

Making the most of her assets: JLo seems happy for all eyes to be on her as she poses

That dress was slit at the front down to the waist and showed off the singer's curvy figure to the maximum.

The A-lister has recently admitted to being depressed while shooting the new film, due to her divorce from Marc Anthony.

'It was very hard to get up in the morning. Very hard. When you’re depressed and sad all the time it’s very difficult,' she told the Mirror.

'I felt like my whole life had fallen apart. What I had known for seven or eight years with my children and everything, it was just... boom! An explosion!'

'It was really painful but the kids give you a certain strength because you cannot completely fall apart because they’re up at six in the morning and everything’s fine and normal for them,' she added.

But on Thursday, J-Lo even managed to outshine reality star Coco who unusually covered up her famous cleavage in a high necked blue psychedelic mini dress and red heels.

The reality star, who was without husband Ice-T, wore her blonde hair in a long haired tousled style as she stepped out on the red carpet.

Looking sultry: The star seems body confident as she makes the most of her time in the limelight

Smouldering: Jennifer pouted her way through the red carpet event like a true professional

Toyboy love: Casper Smart joined his girlfriend on the red carpet in Sin City

Show of support: Casper sported an all black ensemble, perhaps to contrast with J-Lo

Keeping close: The star keeps her toyboy close to her as she poses for photos on the red carpet

Meanwhile, Jennifer was joined by her toy boy beau Casper Smart, despite rumours she paid a visit to ex-husband Marc Anthony in New York earlier this week.

A source told the New York Post's Page Six that the star spent two and a half hours with the Latin singer at 'The Mark' hotel, who was later seen emerging with his head down in a bid to go unnoticed.

The eyewitness said: 'He came out really quickly, with his head down, like he didn't want to be seen.'

VIDEO Casper waits in sidelines as JLo seduces camera in that dress



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By J J Anisiobi and Sarah Bull


Katie Price has been offered a refund by Sandals after complaining about how the resort ruined her wedding, but only if she never books with them again.

The glamour model had written in her column this morning that she was left disgusted by the way she and her new husband Kieran Hayler had been treated by the staff at the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort and spa, even alleging she was asked if she was a porn star by one employee.

However, in an official statement, Sandals have refuted the mother-of-three's allegations, saying they would give her the money back if she was happy never to return to one of their resorts in the future.

Trouble and strife: Katie Price slammed the Sandals Bahamas resort after marrying Kieran Hayler there last weekend

The statement read: 'Sandals Resorts is disappointed that Ms Price was not happy with her stay and as a gesture of goodwill are willing to offer her a refund on condition that she does not choose our resorts for any future weddings or stays.'

Sandals also said that while they had offered Ms Price a private location in which to get married, she had instead opted to have the ceremony in full view of photographers.

They continued: 'The team were thoroughly understanding and accommodating of Ms Price’s request for privacy, offering use of the resort’s private offshore island, Sandals Cay, for her wedding ceremony and the duration of her stay.

A wash out: Price said that the venue used plastic sunbeds and a member of staff asked her if she was a porn star

Fun in the sun: Sandals resort claim to have offered Katie Price a private beach for her wedding, but she declined it for a public one instead

'However, Ms Price declined this offer, and against the Sandals team’s advice opted instead to hold the ceremony on the public beach where she was photographed by paparazzi.'

Katie expressed her disappointment over the wedding vacation in her column in The Sun newspaper on Friday morning.

She wrote: 'Sandals my a**e. It was more like a smelly old flip-flop.'

Katie and Kieran were given a butler as part of their wedding package deal, but the hired help apparently asked if Price was a porn star after she had inquired if there was a private beach she could sunbathe on.

However, Sandals contested: 'Her dedicated butler, who is used to dealing with VIP’s, denies making any derogatory remarks.

Young love: Katie and Kieran, pictured in December 2012, were given a plastic tent to host their wedding in

'Sandals has been welcoming guests through its doors for over three decades and prides itself on excellent service, award winning product and has one of the highest returning guest rates in the industry.'

Although the venue had been recommended by her friend Michelle Heaton, the description in the brochure didn't match the reality of the resort, according to Katie.

She said: 'Our wedding tent was made of plastic too. It looked like it had come straight out of a B&Q flat pack and we saw it being wheeled out for one wedding in a wheelbarrow.'

The mother-of-three also felt that the whole resort was more like an 18-30 holiday club than a romantic wedding destination.

Katie added: 'Nothing will ruin the happiness I've found with Kieran but I was so stressed out by the whole experience I came home with a cold sore on my lip.'

But the Sandals spokesperson said: 'Without an international profile, the resort team were oblivious of Ms Price’s fame and welcomed her with the award-winning service given to all its guests.

'Once at the resort Ms Price did identify herself to her dedicated Wedding Manager and explained her profile in the UK.'

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By Sarah Bull


Having just moved back to the UK from Los Angeles, snow is something of a novelty for David and Victoria Beckham's children.

So when the white stuff blanketed the nation over the weekend, the Beckham boys were quick to head out and make the most of the winter weather.

David was seen enjoying some boys' time with his sons as he took them sledding on Primrose Hill in London on Sunday.

Fun in the snow: David Beckham spent the day sledding with his sons on Primrose Hill on Sunday afternoon

The footballer looked casual but still stood out in his padded quilted jacket, black trousers and woolly hat, topped off with a pair of snow boots.

And while he was mainly there to supervise sons Brooklyn and Romeo as they careered down the hill, Beckham couldn't resist joining in himself.

The 37-year-old was seen pushing 13-year-old Brooklyn down the slope, before helping his teenage son carry his yellow and blue patterned sled back up to the top of the hill for another go.

Keep your hat on! David was seen clutching his head to ensure his hat didn't fly off in the snow, as he prepared to push Brooklyn down the hill

Time for another go! Brooklyn looked excited as he made his way with his father back to the top of the hill for another turn sledding down

Wrapped up: The sportsman looked casual, but still as attractive as ever, in his winter gear as he posed up with fans during the day out

Clearly keen to capture every second of his day in the snow, Brooklyn was spotted clutching a mobile phone in a bid to video his trip down the hill.

In another shot, Romeo, 10, looked to be having a thrilling time as he slid down the slope on his red and white sled.

Noticeably absent from the day out was David's wife Victoria, who is believed to have been looking after the couple's daughter Harper. The pair's youngest son Cruz was also absent from the day out.

My turn! Romeo, 10, appeared to be picking up some speed as he and brother Brooklyn careered down the hill

However, David and his brood found some people to play with on the day out, with many fans tweeting their delight after catching sight of the footballer in the snow.

One person tweeted: 'Sledding @primrose hill sooooooo cold! Just saw David Beckham, and we are wearing the same snow boots #winterfun #snow.'

And another tweeted: 'Just had a snow ball fight with David Beckham & co in Primrose Hill Park #snow #london.'

David and Victoria have now moved back to the UK following the end of the sportsman' contract with football team LA Galaxy.

The family are currently renting a lavish £20million property in South London from Touker Suleyman, boss of Ghost and Hawes & Curtis, while the Beckham brood will be educated at London schools.

A source recently told MailOnline: 'It's time for a new London life, they are all very excited.'

It's still unclear which club David will play for, although he is believed to be entertaining a number of offers.


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