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Big Zuu scored the winner as a Carlos Tevez-inspired World XI beat England in front of a sellout Old Trafford crowd for Soccer Aid.

In the 14th edition of the annual charity football match between England and a World XI – which mixes celebrities and former footballers – the World XI won 5-4, as £15m was raised for children’s charity Unicef.

They had trailed 3-0 in the second half but turned things around thanks to four goals from former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.

All four of England’s goalscorers were former England international strikers, with ex-Tottenham player Jermain Defoe getting a double after former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and Toni Duggan – who played for clubs including Manchester City and Barcelona – had put England 2-0 up.

Among plenty of former football talents, the two sides featured the likes of former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, YouTuber Angry Ginge, Diamond from Gladiator, comedian Richard Gadd, Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah and The Last Of Us star Bella Ramsey.

And while pop star Tomlinson was roundly cheered whenever he touched the ball, the plaudits went to England’s Angry Ginge.

He was named player of the match for a defensive display which included a goal-saving clearance to deny Brazil legend Rivaldo, and some on social media jokingly called for Manchester United to sign him after their poor season in the Premier League.

Nashville hitmaker Dierks Bentley has delivered “Broken Branches,” his eleventh studio album that leans into some well-tread country rock territory, the kind that invariably involves broken hearts, trucks and a cold beer.

Look, Bentley knows what he’s doing. The album is 11-tracks of catchy, country rock radio filler and there’s not much mystery to its musical roadmap. But therein lies his calling card: Dependable songs with few rough edges.

Thematically, many of the tracks on the superstar’s latest effort hint at internal struggles, but allow Bentley and the listener to escape them unscathed. “Jesus Loves Me” is an admirable acoustic slow burn about finding religion but losing a woman. “Thought maybe if I hit my knees / She’d think about hitting the brakes,” Bentley sings. There is slight salvation for the Phoenix-born singer: “Yeah, Jesus loves me / But she don’t.”

On the title track, the jukebox stomp “Broken Branches,” Bentley gets a nice assist from fellow country hitmakers John Anderson and Riley Green. Ostensibly it’s an energetic drinking song about family lines, but lyrics like “We shoulda gone to college / Coulda gained a little knowledge,” which pull from a popular childhood rhyme, feel like they’re underperforming.

What Bentley does extremely well is execute what his — and the modern genre’s — biggest fans might expect. Tales of a tough exterior with a warm, if fragile, heart underneath. But his familiar is derivative.

Palatable country is how you get on the radio and stay on it. Songs about beer and trucks are Spotify deliverables. If you like your country artists with a longer rap sheet, you’ll need to look further than “Broken Branches.” Even the few attempts at invention don’t totally land, like the rowdy, rocking “She Hates Me,” which includes a surprising interpolation of post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd’s 2001 hit “She (Expletive) Hates Me.”

If there’s a pleasant find here, it’s Stephen Wilson Jr. duetting with Bentley on the opening track, “Cold Beer Can.” It’s the most memorable song on the album — with its plucky instrumentation and ascendant chorus, which showcase Wilson Jr.’s rich voice and guitar talents.

It also does what Bentley aims for, but misses, throughout the record: It addresses life’s touching moments over brews.

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora, who parted ways last year, continue to share cordial ties. On a recent lazy Sunday, Malaika posted a series of photos along with a quote on love—drawing attention not just for the content, but for Arjun’s unexpected like. The rare interaction surprised fans, as the duo had largely stayed away from engaging with each other’s posts post-breakup.Check out the post here:Malaika Arora’s Sunday photo-dump offered a peek into her slow, self-care-filled morning. Dressed in a cosy pyjama set and bathrobe, she shared glimpses of her relaxed routine, from her day’s menu to a beautifully set dining table—serving both style and serenity in equal measure.One of the posts in the lot was a quote about love, written by poet Rumi: “I don’t love you with my heart and mind, I love you with my soul, incase my mind forgets and my heart stops.”Arjun Kapoor was among the many celebrities who liked Malaika Arora’s post on Instagram. While the gesture sparked curiosity among fans, it’s likely just a reflection of their amicable relationship post-breakup, with no deeper meaning attached.Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were in a relationship for nearly six years before parting ways in 2023. Though both maintained a dignified silence around the breakup, Arjun subtly addressed his relationship status during a Singham Again promotional event in 2024, hinting at a new chapter in his personal life.In a viral video from the event, Arjun Kapoor was seen confirming his single status, saying, “Abhi single hoon main, relax.” While neither he nor Malaika Arora publicly addressed their breakup, rumours had been swirling for months. Sources close to the couple shared that they had simply “run their course” but continue to respect each other’s privacy.Around the same time, Malaika Arora responded to Arjun Kapoor’s “single” comment, choosing to keep her stance private. In an interaction with ETimes, she made it clear that she prefers not to discuss her personal life publicly and believes such matters are best kept away from public platforms. She also noted that Arjun’s statement was his personal choice.

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• Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Rahul Sharma reveals Abhira-Armaan will not…, says ‘You will see mor…

Rahul Sharma has entered Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as Anshuman. The show has taken a leap after which Abhira and Armaan have been separated.

Samridhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit starrer Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has taken a seven year leap. Abhira and Armaan have been separated after their daughter was lost. Armaan broke ties with Abhira and his entire family. However, Armaan found his daughter back and instead of informing Abhira, he just ran away to Mount Abu. He now stays there with his daughter, Maira. He works as a radio jockey and Geetanjali is close to Maira. She is Armaan’s friend but Maira wants her to marry Armaan so that she can get a mother.

On the other hand, Abhira is unaware that Armaan had found their daughter earlier but never informed her. She lives in the guilt that they lost their baby because of her. She lives in a small chawl with Dadisa and Vidya as they have been thrown out of the Poddar house by Krish and Sanjay. They run a small saree business and we recently saw Anshuman’s entry in the show.

Rahul Sharma on Anshuman coming in between Armaan-Abhira

He is a famous businessman and also Krish’s to-be brother-in-law. He is a kind hearted man and has invested in Dadisa, Vidya’s saree business. He is fond of Abhira and Dadisa likes him for her. He has been working with Abhira as a team. However, some fans are not liking Geetanjali and Anshuman who have become the third wheel in Abhira-Armaan’s love story.

Rahul Sharma who plays Anshuman in Rajan Shahi’s Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has now spoken to FilmiBeat and clarified that Anshuman will not separated Abhira and Armaan. He said that he is here for the good things. The actor shared, “I am not here to break anything (referring to Abhira-Armaan’s jodi); I am here to give a fresh start and change a few things in a good way. It’s a turning point for the show, and the audience will feel happy. You will see more layers of Anshuman and good scenes ahead.” This is a big story in entertainment news and TV news.

Well, we know can be happy as we can expect Abhira and Armaan’s reunion in the most dramatic way.

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