Olivier Awards nominations 2018 – FULL LIST: Hamilton breaks records with 13 nods

Alexandra Burke and Elaine Paige unveiled the shortlist this afternoon ahead of the Catherine Tate-hosted ceremony on April 8. The big takeaway is that Hamilton has broken the all-time record for the most nominations, with an astronomical 13 – beating Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Hairspray’s previous high bar of 11. Other big […]

Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger gives latest update on Olivier Giroud Chelsea transfer

Olivier Giroud has been linked with a move to Chelsea and the deal is expected to go through on deadline day tomorrow. The Frenchman was included in the squad for the 3-1 defeat to Swansea this evening and came off the bench for the final 15 minutes of the match. After the game, the 31-year-old […]

Arsenal news: Olivier Giroud facing 'longest 48 hours of his life' as Chelsea reopen talks

With the transfer window set to close on Wednesday night, a transfer merry-go-round involving Arsenal, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund could have a major impact on several deals. Arsenal are closing on a £55million deal for Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the German side want Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi to replace him. And the Blues have targeted Arsenal’s […]

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal: Gunners to AXE Olivier Giroud in £35m deal

The Gunners are facing the prospect of losing talismanic forward Alexis Sanchez this month with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea circling. And they’re under pressure to replace the Chilean with a big-money signing as they bid to keep their challenges going on three fronts. Aubameyang has been heavily linked with a move to […]

Arsenal news: Everton will return in January with £40m bid for Olivier Giroud

Everton were heavily linked with a move for Giroud in the summer after selling Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United in a £75million deal. Giroud looked set to be leaving Arsenal after the £52m arrival of Alexandre Lacazette pushed the 30-year-old further down the pecking order. But he stayed at the Emirates as Gunners boss Arsene […]

Vivien Leigh's diary reveals moment she deserted husband for Laurence Olivier

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Vivien Leigh and Lawrence Olivier  It was an open secret in the 1930s that the film star, who would go on to win an Oscar for Gone With The Wind, was having a steamy affair with acting great Laurence Olivier.  Out of duty to their spouses the pair tried to resist before […]

Arsenal 4 – Leicester 3: Olivier Giroud the hero as Gunners pull off incredible win

“Just look at what you could have won!” Because, sorry to spike the euphoria: on last night’s show, anybody talking up Arsenal’s chances of winning the title is spouting a load of Bully. Even a late winner from Olivier Giroud should not paper over the cracks that continue to permeate Arsene Wenger’s side, despite the […]

Arsene Wenger: I offered Olivier Giroud Arsenal exit – but I love the man for staying

The France international has been pushed down the pecking order following the arrival of Alex Lacazette but emerged from the bench to score a late goal as Arsenal came from 3-2 down in the last seven minute to beat Leicester 4-3. And, in the face of interest from Everton and Marseille, Wenger was adamant he […]

Olivier Giroud: Marseille odds slashed to sign Arsenal star, Everton still favourites

Arsenal this week completed a club-record deal for striker Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon, raising doubts over Giroud’s future at the Emirates. Giroud struggled for game time at the Gunners last season, starting just 11 Premier League matches. He has been linked with a return to France with Marseille and Lyon, while Premier League rivals Everton […]

Marseille make Olivier Giroud No 1 transfer target: French club willing to pay £20million

This is according to Sky Sports, who claim the Ligue 1 club are willing to pay £20million for the 30-year-old striker. The report adds Marseille believe they can convince the forward to return to his homeland.  Giroud has struggled to hold down a regular place at Arsenal first team this season.  The France international has […]