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Boxer Kay Prosper: I cried the day I got my British passport | Boxing

BoxingInterviewBoxer Kay Prosper: ‘I cried the day I got my British passport’Nick AmesKay Prosper, fighting for the European super-lightweight title, reflects on how boxing has helped to turn his life around Kay Prosper was born in Luton, raised there too, and by his mid‑20s he had chosen to devote a swathe of his life to serving the local community. None of that was enough to guarantee him a British passport until three years ago, when he was 33.

Clint Eastwood's Life in Photos

John Kobal Foundation/Getty Clint Eastwood was born on May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, moving around the state with his parents and younger sister, Jeanne, before settling in Piedmont. US Army Ahead of college — and his acting career — Eastwood was drafted into the Army, though didn't face combat, and instead worked as a swimming instructor at California's Ft. Ord, according to military.com. Archive Photos/Getty In 1953 he married model Maggie Johnson; together, they had children Kylie and Alison.

Faces of NPR *Latin Heritage Month*: Anamaria Sayre

Faces Of NPR showcases the people behind NPR--from the voices you hear every day on the radio to the ones who work outside of the recording studio. You'll find out about what they do and what they're inspired by on the daily. This month, we feature NPR's Latin community. Next up is Anamaria Sayre. The Basics: Name: Anamaria Artemisa Sayre Title: Co-Host, Alt.Latino Where you're from: Southern California Twitter Handle: @AnaSayre

Heres Why Travis Kelce Reportedly Skipped Taylor Swifts 34th Birthday Party

It seems everyone but Travis Kelce showed up for Taylor Swift’s 34th birthday on December 13. Unfortunately the pop star’s DOB is not a nationally recognised holiday, which means her boyfriend couldn’t just bail on football practice to be in New York for her big party on Wednesday evening. According to People, the NFL player remained in Kansas City to prep for his team’s game against the New England Patriots this upcoming Sunday.

Who is 'Downton Abbey' Star Elizabeth McGovern's Husband and Who Did She Almost Marry?

Elizabeth McGovern is known best for playing the Countess of Grantham in the Emmy-award winning Downton Abbey PBS drama, now a feature film. She portrayed the wife of Robert, Earl of Grantham with heart and elegance. Find out more about the actress’ real-life husband, how they met, how long they have been married, and who she almost married. He’s in the entertainment industry Elizabeth McGovern’s husband is Simon Curtis. Born in London, England in 1960, he is a well-established British director.

Who is Tom Emmer, the Republican nominee for speaker of the House from Minnesota who pulled out hour

Gridiron Football achieved two firsts in Arizona during the past weekend: first, a coaches conference and showcase only for females flag football; and second, a youth football competition for flag and 7v7 teams. Among the noteworthy figures that joined them were Trey McBride, starting tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, Lyndsey Fry, who won a… ncG1vNJzZmidkae5urnEpqaroZGhwG%2BvzqZmqaCZoXqur8Kaqa2xXZi1qr7Oqamam6SesG6%2F1KKaopyVYrOivsyipaCsn6N6qbXLpapmpZlisbCv06ipZqCRqHqstculnJ1lmJ66tLHLn2Y%3D

Brendan Fraser Drops HUGE Tip After Pedicure

Brendan Fraser takes care of those who take care of his feet ... in fact, the actor just got a pedicure in L.A. and hooked up his cuticle pusher with a MONSTER tip! Brenden took his tootsies in for a foot job on Wednesday -- and was so impressed with the work, he dropped a 275% tip. We're told the 42-year-old incorrectly thought he heard the nail technician quote a price of $60 .

24 hours in pictures: December 14 2007 | World news

24 hours in pictures: December 14 2007 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email December 14 2007: Some of the best photographs of the last 24 hours from around the world Fri 14 Dec 2007 12.50 EST First published on Fri 14 Dec 2007 12.50 EST Mecca, Saudi Arabia: Muslim pilgrims perform Tawaaf, the circling of the holy stone known as the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque Photograph: ALTAF QADRI/EPA

I Basically Had to Sell Myself Again: How Barbra Streisand Got The Broadway Album Made

An exclusive excerpt from her memoir. Photo: Richard Corman Editor’s note: In 1985, coming off the success of Yentl and more than a decade of mostly rock and pop recording, Barbra Streisand began work on what was to become The Broadway Album. At the time, the revival of interest in the Great American Songbook was just beginning, and conventional wisdom held that Broadway-style music was old-fashioned and unlikely to sell records.

Inside Simon Gregsons family life away from Coronation Street

Simon Gregson has played Steve McDonald for over 30 years. Picture: Instagram Everything you need to know about Coronation Street star Simon Gregson's wife, kids and life away from Steve McDonald... Listen to this article Loading audio... Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has been on our screens for years playing Steve McDonald since 1989. Some of Steve's biggest storylines include his relationships with Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford), Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) and Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson).