In a shocking turn of events, the once high-flying Barcelona superstar, whose value was once estimated at a staggering €1 billion, is now left with mere cents in his transfer market value. With his worth reduced to a mere €6 million, the fall from grace of this former football icon has sent shockwaves through the sporting world.
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The unexpected withdrawal of Ronnie O'Sullivan from the tournament created an opportunity for the Chinese contingent to make their mark. O'Sullivan's decision to retire from the competition was met with surprise and disappointment, but it opened the door for the Chinese players to step up and showcase their abilities on the global stage.It’s almost that time! The annual is creeping up slowly, and with just seven days until the big show on Thursday, Dec. 5, is getting you hip to all of your favorite celebrities who are set to attend the one-of-a-kind event. From actors and comedians to business owners and politicians, you can expect to show love to all of the stunning personalities who had an amazing 2024. Take a look at some of the many stars scheduled to make their appearance... And before you do, make sure to 2 / 24 will be this year’s Root 100 show host! The comedian and actor is back again as the host for the star-studded event. Woods Jr. is an Emmy-nominated documentary producer who is not only hilarious but also down to educate the public on the issues that really matter. Forbes once called him “One of comedy’s best journalists,” Entertainment Weekly has described his thought-provoking comedy as “. . . charismatic crankiness. . .” and Variety Magazine named him “One of 10 Comics to Watch in 2016.” 3 / 24 Don Lemon Don Lemon remains one of the biggest voices in television and journalism. Since leaving CNN, Lemon was able to carve out his own space on the internet for himself, launching his own series and podcast “The Don Lemon Show.” Still at the forefront of the conversation in the middle of one of the biggest election years in recent memory, Lemon has found a way to relaunch himself and continue to provide impressive and necessary journalistic work into the fold. 4 / 24 Trell Thomas Trell Thomas Media expert and activist has always believed in the importance of representation and sharing stories of success — particularly within communities of color. He is the creator and host of The Black Excellence Brunch, a celebration of Black history and culture that pays tribute to the Sunday dinners he grew up having with loved ones after church. This year’s brunch was held at one of the most sought-after locations in the country – the White House South Lawn. 5 / 24 Ledisi Ledisi Singer and New Orleans native is set to perform at this year’s Root 100 Award Show! The singer is determined to live her good life. And if you needed some convincing, look no further than her latest album “Good Life,” released in March 2024. Ledisi’s 13-track album also received positive reviews from music critics who praised her jazzy, smooth vocals as “a throwback to the classic-sounding contemporary R&B and soul.” Shortly after the album’s release, Ledisi embarked on her “Good Life Tour,” which saw her sharing her sweet sounds across 33 cities all over the country. 6 / 24 DeWanda Wise DeWanda Wise With memorable roles in films like “The Harder They Fall” and “Jurassic World: Dominion,” has already begun to make a name for herself in Hollywood. The 40-year-old rode into 2024 on a wave of acclaim for her work in the Starz series “Three Women,” and then terrified audiences in 2024 with the horror thriller “Imaginary,” which she both starred in and executive produced. From action, to drama, to horror, Wise’s range is amazing: she feels completely at home in every genre. 7 / 24 Tracy Morgan Tracy Morgan Tracy Morgan is one of the funniest men alive! The comedic legend has an impressive discography with films like “Little Man” and “Rio” under his belt. 2024 marks the ten year anniversary of the nearly fatal accident which sent Morgan into a coma. Despite the setback, the 56-year-old is still living his best life! He’s also set to star in a new Paramount+ comedy series which is a spinoff of the CBS show “The Neighborhood.” 8 / 24 Wendell Pierce Wendell Pierce Known for his roles in the CBS hit detective drama “Elsbeth” and known for his roles in “Suits,” and “The Wire,” Tony Award-winning actor is stamped as one of Hollywood’s greats. This year, he stirred up a bit of drama with former President Barack Obama after calling him out for “scapegoating Black men,” Pierce tweeted. “We spoke and realized we’re on the same page,” Pierce told CNN’s Abby Phillips. “It’s just a matter of messaging.” 9 / 24 Kecia Lewis Kecia Lewis Kecia Lewis is set to perform at this year’s Root 100 Award Show! After four decades on the stage, 2024 was a banner year for The 59-year-old singer and actress who made her Broadway debut at age 18 in the 1981 musical “Dreamgirls,” found her way back to the stage this year, playing music teacher Miss Liza Jane in the acclaimed musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” inspired by Alicia Keys’ life growing up in New York City. Her performance won Lewis her first Tony for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role at the 2024 awards, making her the first Black actress to win in the category since Renée Elise Goldsberry’s performance in “Hamilton” in 2016. Lewis is also preparing to star alongside Tracy Morgan in “The Neighborhood” spinoff, “Crutch” on CBS. 10 / 24 Bakari Sellers Bakari Sellers is an American attorney, political commentator, and politician known for speaking his mind and advocating for the Black community. In April of this year, Sellers released his new book called “The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now.” But that wasn’t all Sellers was up to this year. His podcast, “The Bakari Sellers Podcast,” was also nominated for a NAACP Award for Outstanding Podcast: Society and Culture. Sellers continues to rise in the political world, and now he’s getting his well-earned props. 11 / 24 Harriette Cole Harriette Cole Harriette Cole went from recovering from hamstring surgery to lighting the world on fire with her two Dreamleapers podcasts and the talk show she launched during the pandemic, “Real Conversations With AARP.” Just this year, she has interviewed firebrands including Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., Don Lemon, Anthony Hamilton, and Kecia Lewis, inspiring others to leap into their dreams. The Baltimore native started her career at Essence where she ran the lifestyle and fashion departments. She writes the syndicated advice column “Sense & Sensitivity” and has been media trainer to Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Andra Day, PartyNextDoor, Shyne, and Anderson .Paak. 12 / 24 Marcus Samuelsson Marcus Samuelsson If you’re looking for amazing food, eight-time James Beard award-winning chef specializes in it. Samuelsson is the chef behind restaurants like Red Rooster in Harlem, Vibe BBQ in Newark and several other restaurants globally. The author of several cookbooks, he is the youngest person to nab a three-star review from The New York Times. This year, he was named as an Official Chef Ambassador for All-Clad, a cookware brand. He also collaborated with West Elm on a collection that reflects the places he’s called home in Ethiopia, Harlem and Sweden. Samuelsson serves on the board of the New York City Harvest, a nonprofit group that focuses on feeding the hungry. 13 / 24 Jasmine Crockett Jasmine Crockett U.S. Rep. , D-Texas, has represented the state’s 30th Congressional District in Congress since 2023. However, 2024 turned out to be the year that made the outspoken politician a household name. In May, Crockett put far-right conspiracy theorist and congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in her place during an Oversight Committee hearing after Greene went after her “fake eyelashes.” Crockett fired back at Greene’s “bleach-blonde, bad-built butch body,” which immediately went viral prompting Crockett to trademark the phrase. From being quoted on “Saturday Night Live” to appearing on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Crockett permeated culture in 2024 in a truly unexpected way. 14 / 24 Laura Coates Laura Coates is a dynamic voice for justice who breaks down complexities of the law in a way that’s resonant for her audience. She’s an attorney and SiriusXM host by day, as well as anchor of “Laura Coates Live” and chief legal analyst on CNN by night. After practicing privately in Minnesota and New York, she became a federal prosecutor for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice during the Bush and Obama administrations. Additionally, beyond the courtroom and newsroom, she’s a bestselling author. In “Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor’s Fight for Fairness,” Coates shines a light on issues impacting the Black communities and reminds others to fight for justice in the courts. 15 / 24 Aldis Hodge Aldis Hodge , who won a SAG Award for “Hidden Figures, isn’t just known for film and television. He’s also a scriptwriter and producer. This year he starred in the sci-fi thriller “Parallel,” a remake of a 2020 film, which he co-wrote and stars alongside with his older brother, Edwin. Most recently, he appeared in “Marmalade.” The “Straight Outta Compton” actor was also nominated for two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting actor in the motion pictures “Black Adam,” and “One Night in Miami.” 16 / 24 Antjuan Seawright Antjuan Seawright It’s a testament to Seawright’s skills as a much-sought-after democratic political strategist and consultant that he’s carved out a national reputation as CEO of Blueprint Strategy LLC, a firm based in his Columbia, S.C., home. A former advisor on Hilliary Clinton’s 2008 and 2016 presidential campaigns, he’s worked with Democratic campaign committees in S.C., Georgia, and New York and advises the Democratic National Committee. He hosts the “Insight with Antjuan Seawright,” a weekly public affairs radio show based in South Carolina, and co-host of “Hot Button Monday’s” segment on Reverend Al Sharpton’s national radio show. This year, he won numerous awards for his community work, including traveling all over the country, stopping in barbershops and churches to talk to Black men in order to understand what they were feeling prior to the election. 17 / 24 Nicholas Ryan Gant Nicholas Ryan Gant Nicholas Ryan Gant is set to perform at this year’s Root 100 Award Show! He is a singer and songwriter based in New York City. The Howard University graduate has been classically training for most of his life, and in 2024, he continues to use his voice and his talents to bring joy to all and educate the youth. Grant has sung with Mariah Carey and currently is a vocal coach for aspiring youth performers. 18 / 24 Duchesne Drew Duchesne Drew Duchesne Drew has shown exemplary leadership and excellence in the media and journalism industry for over 20 years. Previously, he merged innovation and communications as the Community Network Vice President of the Bush Foundation. Now, the Columbia University alumnus works as the Senior Vice President of the American Public Media Group and the President of Minnesota Public Radio where he leads the teams that produce MPR News, APM Reports, and the Marketplace. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the McKnight Foundation and the Board of Trustees for Columbia University. 19 / 24 Jotaka Eaddy Jotaka Eaddy founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, is a leader in social impact and political advocacy. Leading the movement #WinWithBlackWomen, she organized a total of over 44,000 Black women for a Zoom call about championing political causes and supporting Kamala Harrs as the democratic presidential candidate. Notably, she was instrumental in a national and international lobbying campaign that led to the abolition of the juvenile death penalty with the Supreme Court’s 2005 ruling on Roper v. Simmons. 20 / 24 Sabrina Greenlee Sabrina Greenlee is a survivor in every sense of the word. In 2002, the South Carolina native was the victim of an attack with a mixture of bleach and lye that left her blind and fighting for her life. But with faith and the support of her family, she fought her way through the emotional and physical pain to raise four successful children –– including her son, NFL star DeAndre Hopkins. Today, Greenlee shares her message of strength and overcoming adversity with others through S.M.O.O.O.T.H., her non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women impacted by domestic violence. In July 2024, she released an inspiring memoir about her journey, “Grant Me Vision.” 21 / 24 Tamron Hall Tamron Hall Daytime television host and author has graced screens for over 30 years on NBC News, MSNBC, and the “Today” show. Her work is critically acclaimed, and her poised energy keeps viewers coming back for more. The Texas native has received two Emmy awards, an NAACP Image Award, and other accolades. She recently released “A Confident Cook: Recipes for Joyous, No-Pressure Fun in the Kitchen” with Lish Steiling. “The Tamron Hall Show” is currently the second-longest-running Disney-produced syndicated talk show and is one of the highest-rated daytime television shows. 22 / 24 Alvin Bragg Alvin Bragg ’s place in history was secured in 2021 when he became the first African American to be elected Manhattan District Attorney. In May of this year, Bragg eclipsed that distinction when his office prosecuted former President Donald Trump and secured his conviction on 34 of a 34-count indictment. It made Trump the first United States president to be convicted of a crime, prompting unprecedented debate on the powers of the president and presidential office that continue to reverberate through the 2024 election campaign. 23 / 24 Keia Clarke Keia Clarke serves as the CEO of the 2024 WNBA Champion New York Liberty. In this role, she leads and manages all business initiatives of the franchise. Her four-year tenure has seen the team become one of the most prominent franchises in the league: the Liberty are loaded with all-star talent on the court, boast the WNBA’s most beloved mascot in Ellie the Elephant, and have turned their home games at Barclays Center into one of the hottest tickets in New York City. 24 / 24Early Black Friday Deals on Amazon Devices, Even Kindles (2024)This restriction has sparked outrage among Tencent Video users who have grown accustomed to the convenience of watching their favorite shows on multiple screens. Many have expressed their frustration on social media platforms, citing the inconvenience of having to log in and out repeatedly to switch devices. Some have even accused Tencent Video of prioritizing profits over user experience, arguing that the new policy is a blatant attempt to push subscribers towards more expensive, multi-device plans.
MELVIN Odoom secretly attempted to get his crush Carol Vorderman's attention BEFORE going on I'm A Celebrity. According to colleagues at BBC Radio One, the DJ asked Producer Tom to help him win her over - with an impressive idea. Host Danni Diston exclusively told The Sun: "None of us knew about Melvin's crush on Carol, but apparently Producer Tom, who works at Radio One, did. "He helped Melvin DM Carol Vorderman in Welsh because obviously she's a Welsh queen." Danni added: "Whether or not she replied, I don't know. "I would like to see them go on a date. I think they'd be a cute couple. READ MORE ON I'M A CELEB "I know she's done the jungle already, but do you reckon she'd go back in and surprise him? I don't think she would, but it would be great." Last week Melvin admitted fancying his "dream woman" Carol - and even asked her out live on TV. He acted out his desired 'date' with Carol to campmates - after admitting he'd been too shy to say hello to the former TV presenter. Carol reacted to the bizarre moment Melvin did role play with Tulisa in camp, as he asked Carol out to a Thai restaurant. Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 In a voicenote sent in to ITV2 's Unpacked, Carol said: "Melvin, or should I say Jungle Man.. Melvin Vorderman... It sounds the same to me. "Right, question. Have you been spying on me because just last night I had a little Thai food. "I had pad Thai, quite a lot of it, with a little chicken satay on the side. "It was delicious, Jungle Man. "Anyway keep doing what you're doing. You're doing a brilliant job. See you on the other side." Melvin hosts the mid-morning show on BBC Radio One alongside his pal Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges. ITV is logging all votes online at itv.com/vote or you can download the I’m A Celebrity app on your phone. Every time Ant and Dec announce a new trial you can cast five votes. Jane would love you to use all of them to get her another Bushtucker challenge. Later this week, vote to SAVE Jane from eviction. They also host the famous Live Lounge together. From January, his colleague Danni is moving to a new slot on BBC Radio One with her co-host Sam MacGregor. Sam and Danni, who previously held the Weekend Breakfast slot, will now host an afternoon show that runs from Friday to Sunday, 1-4pm. i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz , Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street , was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women . She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher . Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan . It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth."METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Dejounte Murray plans to return to the New Orleans Pelicans ’ lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23. And when Murray takes the court against the , his mother will be on his mind. After practice on Tuesday, Murray discussed his impending return and disclosed more details about the previously unspecified “personal matters” that caused him to leave the team during the final days of the preseason. His mother had a stroke, he said. “It was tough to leave and go deal with that. As she got better, she wanted me to come play,” Murray said of his last-minute decision to start against Chicago. He added that his hand injury near the end of that game was God’s way of telling him, “‘Nah, you need to stay with your mom.’” “I was more concerned about my mother. That was my priority,” Murray continued. “I wasn’t really worried about my recovery.” Murray’s mother has recovered well, he said, while he is “healthy and ready to help this team.” “I’m ready to hoop. Play for my mother — she’s going to be watching,” Murray said. “I’m ready to compete, bring that winning spirit.” The Pelicans (4-14) certainly could use the help, having lost 14 of 16 games since opening the season with a pair of victories. Injuries have ravaged the roster. At times, all five starters have been out. Star power forward Zion Williamson has missed 12 games this season — one with an illness and 11 with a hamstring injury. Herb Jones has been sidelined by a shoulder strain and Brandon Ingram’s status is in doubt after he sat out practice on Tuesday with calf soreness that also sidelined him during a loss on Monday night at Indiana. But at least two starters — Murray and fellow guard CJ McCollum — are expected to play against the Raptors. “I don’t care how many games we’ve lost. I just know every time I step on the floor I feel like we can win games,” said Murray, who had 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in his lone game with the Pelicans. “That’s just my mentality, and I feel like it can carry over to a lot of guys.” ___ AP NBA:
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