Thursday 12 December 2013

Policemen Shoot Rivers Assembly Men On Orders From Above

Crisis again broke out in the Rivers State House of Assembly in Port Harcourt on Thursday as the police on the orders from above disrupted the sitting of the state House by looking down the Assembly complex when the lawmakers tried to resume their lawful duties.

Monday 9 December 2013

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A world 1st: 2 openly gay men become Prime Minister & deputy PM

Some people say the world is coming to an end...and maybe it is! Lol. For the first time in history, a country will have an openly gay man as both its Prime Minister and its Deputy Prime Minister. On Wednesday December 4th, openly gay talk show host, Xavier Bettel (pictured left) was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Luxemburg, while another openly gay man, Etienne Schneider, (pictured right) was made his deputy, making Luxemburg the first county in the world with gay men filling the top two spots in its government

Photos: Meet your queen for the next 100 years! :-)

Not to rubbish the pageant but I find it funny. Innovative but funny! Stunning model and video vixen Queen Ubah beat over 20 other ladies to win the first Centenary Pageant which held on Friday Dec. 6th in Bayelsa State. Queen Ubah, who is mixed race (her mum is Indian) will reign for the next 100 years. The pageant was organized by former beauty queen, Nike Oshinowo. More photos of the new queen after the cut...

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Just married! Singer Cher Lloyd ties the knot with her hairdresser boyfriend Craig Monk and posts intimate snap on Instagram

Cher Lloyd has surprised her fans by marrying her boyfriend of two years, hairdresser Craig Monk and uploading a picture onto Instagram with a simple love heart caption alongside it.
Her spokesman confirmed the happy news to MailOnline saying: 'Cher and Craig are married but all other details are private.'
The singer looked absolutely stunning in a white strapless lace gown and a simple necklace. She wore a veil and carried a large bouquet of roses.
I do: Cher Lloyd posted this intimate wedding snap on her Instagram account on Wednesday
I do: Cher Lloyd posted this intimate wedding snap on her Instagram account on Wednesday

She wore her hair down in loose curls and showed off the tattoos on her right arm.
 

Sunday 17 November 2013

Let's get ready to jungle. Tears, testicles and tampons: I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here already looks like a winner, writes Jim Shelley

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is one of the great series – pure entertainment and perfect television.

But, bizarrely, it is also one of the few shows whose first episode is traditionally its worst. (With many dramas and comedies it is actually the best.)

To begin with, the opening twenty minutes are taken up with explaining who the ‘celebrities’ taking part actually are.
Tears: Alfonso Ribeiro is covered in scorpions during his first Bushtucker Trial
Tears: Alfonso Ribeiro is covered in scorpions during his first Bushtucker Trial
Dec described Alfonso Ribeiro with admirable exuberance as ‘an American sitcom star’ but most viewers under 30 will have still been none the wiser when they found out the sitcom was something called The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Sunday 10 November 2013

Out of this world! Space cadet Miley Cyrus twerks up against (and gropes) a latex-clad dwarf at the MTV EMAs... before changing into an eye-watering bodysuit

Her outrageous performance with Robin Thicke at the MTV Music Video Awards in August was no doubt one of the most controversial routines of all time.
And while Miley Cyrus left her foam finger and latex bodysuit at home for Sunday night's MTV Europe Music Awards, the 20-year-old singer certainly didn't disappoint when it came to her racy performance at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome.
Ensuring she set tongues wagging once again, the former child star opened the ceremony with a space-themed performance of her smash hit, We Can't Stop, while dressed as an astronaut.
Where's Robin? Miley Cyrus certainly didn't disappoint when it came to her racy performance at the MTV Europe Music Awards at the Amsterdam Ziggo Dome on Sunday night
Where's Robin? Miley Cyrus certainly didn't disappoint when it came to her racy performance at the MTV Europe Music Awards at the Amsterdam Ziggo Dome on Sunday night
Oh dear! Although the 20-year-old singer left her famous foam finger at home, she raised eyebrows by groping a latex-clad dwarf while on stage
Oh dear! Although the 20-year-old singer left her famous foam finger at home, she raised eyebrows by groping a latex-clad dwarf while on stage


Miley arrived on stage in a skintight silver spacesuit, poking her tongue out towards the crowd as she held hands with a latex-clad female dwarf.
Although this time she didn't have Robin Thicke to twerk up against, she made use of her new friend by perfoming a series of sexy dance moves up against her as the pair grinded away in time to the music.
The singer then took things a step further by groping her dancer's breasts, before grinning away as she rubbed her face into her chest.
Dare to bare! The former child star then shocked even further as she took to the stage to perform Wrecking Ball in an eye-watering bodysuit that left little to the imagination
Dare to bare! The former child star then shocked even further as she took to the stage to perform Wrecking Ball in an eye-watering bodysuit that left little to the imagination

Out of this world: Ensuring she set tongues wagging once again, the former child star opened the ceremony with a space-themed performance of her smash hit, We Can't Stop, while dressed as an astronaut
Out of this world: Ensuring she set tongues wagging once again, the former child star opened the ceremony with a space-themed performance of her smash hit, We Can't Stop, while dressed as an astronaut

Raising eyebrows (and blood pressure): Miley arrived on stage in a skintight silver spacesuit, poking her tongue out towards the crowd as she held hands with a latex-clad female dwarf
Raising eyebrows (and blood pressure): Miley arrived on stage in a skintight silver spacesuit, poking her tongue out towards the crowd as she held hands with a latex-clad female dwarf

Oh goodness! Although this time she didn't have Robin Thicke to twerk up against, she made use of her new friend by perfoming a series of sexy dance moves up against her as the pair grinded away in time to the music
Oh goodness! Although this time she didn't have Robin Thicke to twerk up against, she made use of her new friend by performing a series of sexy dance moves up against her as the pair grinded away in time to the music

Surrounded by space-themed dancers, Miley then kicked the star-studded awards ceremony off as she introduced the show's host, LMFAO's Redfoo to the crowd, who promptly whipped off his suit to reveal a pair of skimpy sparkly pants.
But the controversial young star opted for a different approach when it came to her second performance of the evening, stripping things back as she performed her emotional ballad, Wrecking Ball, against a backdrop video of her crying.
Although she was alone on stage, Miley still managed to raise a few eyebrows with her choice of outfit, wearing an eye-wateringly skimpy white bodysuit, which left little to the imagination when it came to her choice of bikini wax.
A step too far? The singer then took things a step further by groping her dancer's breasts, before grinning away as she rubbed her face into her chest
A step too far? The singer then took things a step further by groping her dancer's breasts, before grinning away as she rubbed her face into her chest

Twerk it! Miley won Best Video for her controversial Wrecking Ball montage, and seemed to be celebrating as she took to the stage
Twerk it! Miley won Best Video for her controversial Wrecking Ball montage, and seemed to be celebrating as she took to the stage

Off with a bang! Surrounded by space-themed dancers, Miley then kicked the star-studded awards ceremony off as she introduced the show's host, LMFAO's Redfoo
Off with a bang! Surrounded by space-themed dancers, Miley then kicked the star-studded awards ceremony off as she introduced the show's host, LMFAO's Redfoo


Robin Thicke also made sure to add a touch of controversy to the proceedings as he took to the stage.
While this time he wasn't joined by Miley, the singer enjoyed a raunchy routine with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea as she did her best to mimic the twerk that had propelled the dirty-dancing duo to super-stardom.
The pair were surrounded by scantily-clad woman, wearing little else than skimpy bikini bottoms, with their modesty protected by simply a slick of silver body paint and diamond nipple covers.
New direction: The controversial young star opted for a different approach when it came to her second performance of the evening
New direction: The controversial young star opted for a different approach when it came to her second performance of the evening

Lara Logan apologizes on '60 Minutes' again for false Benghazi report, admits, 'we made a mistake'

CBS' '60 Minutes' apologized for a second time on Sunday's broadcast for reporting a false version of the 2012 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, and for the untruthful source who claimed to have been at the event.
Logan was the reporter responsible for the Oct.27 on air story with uncredited source Dylan Davies. 
After his interview with reporter Lara Logan aired on the show, his account began being questioned publicly by The Washington Post and The New York Times. Though '60 Minutes' initially stood by him- believing his claims that he was the subject of a slander attack by the State Department- they issued a public apology for their mistake on the following Friday.
Dylan Davies previously worked as a security contractor hired by the State Department and he told 60 Minutes that he was not on the ground of the Special Consulate when the attack began on the night of September 11, 2012, but he rushed over as soon as he heard.
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Lara Logan on '60 Minutes' on Sunday where she recounts a false broadcast on Oct.27 and issues an apology
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'60 Minutes' correspondent Lara Logan made a second apology on air for trusting an untruthful source
‘The most important thing to every person at 60 Minutes is the truth, and today the truth is we made a mistake. That's very disappointing for any journalist, that's very disappointing for me,’ Logan said when she gave an on-air mea culpa during CBS This Morning on November 8.
‘Nobody likes to admit that they made a mistake, but if you do, you have to stand up and take responsibility and you have to say that you were wrong and in this case we were wrong.’
During the original interview, Davies- who went by the pseudonym that he used while writing a book about his version of events, Morgan Jones- said that he scaled a 12 foot wall and fought off a terrorist when he arrived at the consulate on the evening of the attack.

Miley Cyrus lights a dubious hand rolled cigarette as she leads the winners at the MTV EMAs in Amsterdam By Jason Chester

One Direction were the evening’s biggest winners with two awards, but their thunder was stolen in controversial fashion by Miley Cyrus, whose latest onstage attempt at distancing herself from Hannah Montana saw her light a very suspicious looking cigarette.
The 20-year-old singer had already turned heads when she opened 2013 MTV Europe Video Music Awards the show with a twerk heavy performance on We Can’t Stop.
Dressed in silver spandex, Miley danced with a female dwarf before finishing the performance with her trademark lolling tongue in a move that mirrored her controversial performance with Robin Thicke at the MTV Video Music Awards in August. 
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Shock value: Miley lights up after collecting her award on Sunday evening
Shock value: Miley lights up after collecting her award on Sunday evening

The singer later shocked fans at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome when she sparked up a hand rolled smoke after collecting the award for Best Video at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards.
 Collecting the gong for Wrecking Ball from actor Will Ferrell, who was in character as Anchorman character Ron Burgundy, she brandished the dubious looking cigarette after joking: ‘Can’t fit it In my bag but I did find this!’
While her antics inevitably dominated proceedings in the Dutch city, it was British band One Direction who claimed two of the night’s biggest prizes. 
Enlarge   And the winner is: Miley sparks controversy at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Amsterdam by smoking a dubious looking hand rolled cigarette while collecting her Best Video award
And the winner is: Miley sparks controversy at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Amsterdam by smoking a dubious looking hand rolled cigarette while collecting her Best Video award 

Thursday 7 November 2013

Singer Waje Looks Beautiful On The Cover Of Zen Magazine

On our November cover is a gorgeous African singer who is completely dedicated to her craft. She is a terrific vocalist, a mother to an adorable girl and is a Globacom Ambassador. WAJE brings the spark to our cover this month and each time I think about WAJE, she reminds me so much of Tina Turner on stage. Her live performances always leave me speechless and each single she has ever performed has always had so much energy in it. She loves to laugh, she loves life and she loves to sing... beautiful!

'I think porn can be enjoyed... it can be productive for both men and women': Don Jon star Scarlett Johansson weighs in as she poses for boudoir chic shoot

It's a debate which has raged for several decades, and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.
But now Scarlett Johansson has revealed what side she's on in the 'to watch or not to watch' porn battle, admitting she's firmly for enjoying some adult content with a partner.
Scarlett made the admission as she posed for a stunning new shoot in Britain's Marie Claire magazine. 

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Opening up: Scarlett Johansson revealed her feelings about porn as she posed for a stunning new shoot in Marie Claire magazine
Opening up: Scarlett Johansson revealed her feelings about porn as she posed for a stunning new shoot in Marie Claire magazine
The 28-year-old actress, who is engaged to Romain Dauriac, said: 'I think porn, like anything else, can be enjoyed. It can be productive for both men and women.'
However, Scarlett did acknowledge that there should be a limit to how much it's watched.
Referring to the lead character Jon in her new movie Don Jon, Scarlett said: 'If I found out my boyfriend watched that much porn I would be totally flabbergasted, for sure.'
Her character could give Snooki and JWoww a run for their money as romantic comedy loving New Jersey girl with a penchant for tight clothing and the hopes of moulding a man to become her perfect partner.
Smouldering: Scarlett looks incredible in a red lace dress and red lipstick on the cover of the publication
Smouldering: Scarlett looks incredible in a red lace dress and red lipstick on the cover of the publication

Wednesday 6 November 2013

Southern belle of the ball! Taylor Swift goes all out in huge scarlet gown as she arrives at the 47th annual CMAs in Nashville

They might not have the cool factor of the Grammy's or the VMAs, but the southern stars of the Country Music Awards certainly know how to make a glamorous entrance.
On Wednesday, Taylor Swift appeared to be channeling Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind as she arrived in a huge red gown.
Taylor is up for six potential accolades but will definitely be receiving the Pinnacle Award.
She knows how to make an entrance! Taylor Swift lived up to the title of her last album Red as she arrived in a huge scarlet gown at the CMAs on Wednesday
She knows how to make an entrance! Taylor Swift lived up to the title of her last album Red as she arrived in a huge scarlet gown at the CMAs on Wednesday
The gong is given to artists who have ahcieved worldwide success and recognistion through concerts and record sales.
The only other recipient of the award so far is Garth Brooks.
'I can't think of a better opportunity than 'Country Music's Biggest Night' to present an award of this magnitude to an artist of this caliber,' said CMA President of the Board Ed Hardy.
Red alert: Taylor Swift wows in her ballgown for the CMAs, where she received the Pinnacle Awards, previously given to country legend Garth Brooks
Red alert: Taylor Swift wows in her ballgown for the CMAs, where she received the Pinnacle Awards, previously given to country legend Garth Brooks
Scarlet fever? Taylor seemed to have been inspired by Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind for her red carpet outfit
Scarlet fever? Taylor seemed to have been inspired by Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind for her red carpet outfit
Painting the town RED: Taylor Swift already one award in the bag before she arrived at the bash, so no wonder she was dressed to impress
Painting the town RED: Taylor Swift already one award in the bag before she arrived at the bash, so no wonder she was dressed to impress
'I've known Taylor since she was 16. She came to my office with her mom to play her music and I was amazed. Taylor's outstanding career epitomizes the definition of the Pinnacle Award.'
Both Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert also wowed in their gowns as they sparkled on their way in to the bash.
The 47th anuual CMA Awards were held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and some of the biggest stars of country music were in attendance.

Taylor Swift leads winners with three CMA Awards... but loses out to Miranda Lambert in Female Vocalist Of The Year category

It is one of the biggest nights of the year for country music.
And the genre’s most famous names and rising stars joined forces for the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday.
While some dispute whether or not her music is really country, that didn’t stop Taylor Swift from being a big winner at the ceremony.
Big winner: Taylor Swift scooped three gongs at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday
Big winner: Taylor Swift scooped three gongs at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday
Taylor was nominated for six gongs and presented with three early awards, before the live TV show.
These included Video Of The Year and Musical Event Of The Year for Highway Don't Care, a collaboration with Tim McGraw and Keith Urban.
The 23-year-old also collected the Pinnacle Award, which recognises an artist who has garnered worldwide success thanks to concert performances and record sales.
Emotional: Taylor was reduced to tears when she was presented with the special Pinnacle Award
Emotional: Taylor was reduced to tears when she was presented with the special Pinnacle Award
Congratulations: Faith Hill hugged the 23-year-old while (L-R) Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox, and Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts and Tim McGraw applauded her
Congratulations: Faith Hill hugged the 23-year-old while (L-R) Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox, and Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts and Tim McGraw applauded her
A dream team: Taylor teamed up with Alison Krauss (second left) and Vince Gill (centre), and the group performed with (L-R) Ed Darken, Sam Bush and Edgar Myer
A dream team: Taylor teamed up with Alison Krauss (second left) and Vince Gill (centre), and the group performed with (L-R) Ed Darken, Sam Bush and Edgar Myer
Putting an interesting spin on it: The group performed an acoustic rendition of Taylor's song Red
Putting an interesting spin on it: The group performed an acoustic rendition of Taylor's song Red
McGraw led the tribute, recalling when he met her at the tender age of 17, and said: 'We’ve all seen her grow up into a beautiful woman and a superstar.'
Faith Hill, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban were amongst the other country favourites who presented the prize to a tearful Taylor.
Several other stars left video messages to Taylor, and the singer was delighted at the kind words from Julia Roberts, Mick Jagger, Reese Witherspoon and Justin Timberlake.
Nothing can bring her down: Miranda Lambert pipped Taylor to the post in the Female Vocalist Of The Year category
Nothing can bring her down: Miranda Lambert pipped Taylor to the post in the Female Vocalist Of The Year category
Country's First Couple: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert looked gorgeous on the red carpet together
Country's First Couple: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert looked gorgeous on the red carpet together
First time for everything: Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert teamed up to perform a duet together
First time for everything: Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert teamed up to perform a duet together
'They told me that this was going to happen but I didn't know there was going to be all this. My parents are not just crying at this point, they are balling,' Taylor said as she accepted the honour.
She remembered when she got her first gig at the age of 16 and when she toured with Paisley and Urban in the early days of her career.

After thanking everyone who helped her get where she is today, Taylor said: 'Thank you. I love you. You've made me feel so special right now.'
Taylor also performed at the event, singing an acoustic version of the song Red with the help of country legends Alison Krauss and Vince Gill.
‘I'm performing with some of my favourite musicians, Alison Krauss and Vince Gill,’ Taylor said ahead of the show. ‘It's something I've been looking forward to for a very long time.’

She's just showing off now! Kim Kardashian continues to wow with post-baby body as she steps out in sexy black PVC skirt

She recently admitted to posing in her small to bite back at the critics who called her fat.

But now it seems that Kim Kardashian just enjoys showing off.

The 33-year-old mother-of-one was back in a sexy outfit on Tuesday, wearing a tight-fitting black PVC skirt and white top.
Getting her post-baby body back: Kim Kardashian steps out in yet another sexy outfit as she arrives at a Hollywood hotel on Tuesday
Getting her post-baby body back: Kim Kardashian steps out in yet another sexy outfit as she arrives at a Hollywood hotel on Tuesday
The reality star was seen arriving at a hotel in Hollywood where she was staying for the night.

And looking good could soon be a full-time job for Kim, if it is already that is.

The star has already launched several fashion lines and fragrances, both on her own and with her sisters Kourtney and Khloe, but recently she has been thinking of working with her fiancé, who has collaborated with numerous fashion houses.

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Mum's the word! Victoria Beckham dazzles in a plunging black gown as she plants a huge kiss on son Brooklyn, 14, at Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Her husband, David Beckham, jetted into New York City earlier this week.
But that certainly didn't mean that Victoria Beckham had to fly solo as she attended the 2013 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at London's Claridge's Hotel on Tuesday evening.
The 39-year-old designer was accompanied by her handsome teenage son Brooklyn, 14, as she picked up the coveted Special Contribution to British Fashion award at the star-studded event. 
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Sealed with a kiss: Victoria Beckham treated her eldest son Brooklyn, 14, to a huge kiss on the cheek as she celebrated her win at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards on Tuesday night
Sealed with a kiss: Victoria Beckham treated her eldest son Brooklyn, 14, to a huge kiss on the cheek as she celebrated her win at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards on Tuesday night
Proud as punch: The 39-year-old designer couldn't hide her delight at receiving the coveted Special Contribution to British Fashion award, and chose to share her big moment with her dapper son
Proud as punch: The 39-year-old designer couldn't hide her delight at receiving the coveted Special Contribution to British Fashion award, and chose to share her big moment with her dapper son
Proud as punch: The 39-year-old designer couldn't hide her delight at receiving the coveted Special Contribution to British Fashion award, and chose to share her big moment with her dapper son
Picture perfect: Brooklyn proved you can never be too old for a cuddle from your mum as the pair celebrated backstage at the ceremony
Picture perfect: Brooklyn proved you can never be too old for a cuddle from your mum as the pair celebrated backstage at the ceremony
Handsome date: Victoria Beckham was accompanied by her teenage son Brooklyn, 14, as she attended the 2013 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at London's Claridge's Hotel on Tuesday evening
Handsome date: Victoria Beckham was accompanied by her teenage son Brooklyn, 14, as she attended the 2013 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at London's Claridge's Hotel on Tuesday evening
Cuddling up on the red carpet as they made their way into the bash, the mother-son duo made for an adorable pair as they affectionately embraced while posing for photographs together.
And in a touching display of affection after the ceremony drew to a close, the fashion superstar celebrated her win by treating Brooklyn to a huge kiss on the cheek.
Gazing at the aspiring footballer adoringly, Victoria looked proud as punch at the distinguished young man her eldest child had grown up to be.
While his mum wasn't shy in showing her feelings, Brooklyn appeared to have taken his red carpet cue from dad David, and preferred to opt for a nonchalant grin as he posed up a storm outside the bash.
Simple and sophisticated: The 39-year-old fashion designer looked effortlessly chic in a plunging black gown as she mingled with the great and good of the fashion world
Simple and sophisticated: The 39-year-old fashion designer looked effortlessly chic in a plunging black gown as she mingled with the great and good of the fashion world
It's all relative: Cuddling up on the red carpet as they made their way into the bash, the mother-son duo made for an adorable pair as they affectionately embraced while posing for photographs together
It's all relative: Cuddling up on the red carpet as they made their way into the bash, the mother-son duo made for an adorable pair as they affectionately embraced while posing for photographs together
Gazing at the aspiring footballer adoringly, Victoria looked proud as punch at the distinguished young man her eldest child had grown up to be
Gazing at the aspiring footballer adoringly, Victoria looked proud as punch at the distinguished young man her eldest child had grown up to be

Marks & Spencer posts ninth consecutive clothing sales drop as it faces crucial Christmas to turn round falling profits

Marks & Spencer has revealed its ninth consecutive quarter of falling clothing sales today and now faces a make-or-break Christmas to turn round its fortunes.
The retail giant's first-half pre-tax profits for 2013 declined by nine per cent to £261.1m, well down on the £289.5m the previous year.
The High Street stalwart said like-for-like clothing and homeware sales fell 1.3 per cent during
its July to September quarter.

Decline: Marks & Spencer today revealed its ninth consecutive quarter of falling clothing sales, which has also hit profits
Decline: Marks & Spencer today revealed its ninth consecutive quarter of falling clothing sales, which has also hit profits


This week M&S launches its Christmas 'Believe in Magic and Sparkle' advertisement which has a glossy Alice in Wonderland theme and stars Rosie Huntington-Whitely
Christmas hope: This week M&S launches its Christmas 'Believe in Magic and Sparkle' advertisement which has a glossy Alice in Wonderland theme and stars Rosie Huntington-Whitely
The numbers will increase the pressure on chief executive Marc Bolland, who will be disappointed that clothing sales have refused to recover and will blame the unseasonably warm autumn weather and fierce competition on the High Street.
Bolland attempted to revive clothes sales, particularly womenswear, earlier this year when he unveiled a new autumn/winter collection that analysts described as 'make or break' for M&S and its chief executive.
 
The latest sales figures cover the period up to the end of September, so Bolland will defend performance and say that a fuller picture of its autumn/winter collection’s success will be due in January.  
It makes this year’s Christmas trading period even more crucial, and if it did not go well he mis job may be under threat.
Today M&S launches its Christmas ‘Believe in Magic and Sparkle’ advertisement with a glossy Alice in Wonderland theme.
It stars Rosie Huntingdon-Whitely as Alice, David Gandy as the Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter as the Wizard of Oz.
Another disastrous festive trading period will further test shareholders’ patience who have become disillusioned with the retail giant’s performance since Bolland took over in May 2010. 
Magical entrance: After falling through a hole in the road when chasing her dog, Rosie makes a stylish crash-landing
Magical entrance: After falling through a hole in the road when chasing her dog, Rosie makes a stylish crash-landing in the giant's new Christmas campaign