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Thursday, September 08, 2011 at 02:18 PM

Ireland soccer legend Paul McGrath launches his music career - VIDEO


World Cup Italia 1990 football hero Paul McGrath is launching his first solo album.

The retired Manchester United and Aston Villa defender is widely regarded as one of the best footballers to have come out of Ireland. McGrath has recently battled the demons of alcholism and says that he's really enjoying his sobriety.
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The album will include covers of Elvis Costello's 'Good Year For The Roses', Christy Moore's 'The Contender' and the title track 'Handle with Care' by the Travelling Wilburys.

A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Acquired Brain Injury Foundation and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Ireland. His debut album will be released on September 23. 



Thursday, September 08, 2011 at 02:07 PM

Patriot's QB Tom Brady's Australian UGG advertisement revealed - VIDEO

Did you ever wonder what Tom Brady, New England's Patriot quarterback, one of the United States top paid football players and husband to the world's biggest supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, does with his free time? Why he makes more money of course.

UGG have been trying to get men interested in the soft slouchy cuddly boots and shoes and getting Brady and rapper Mos Def to sign up as faces of the brand is their first push.
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Brady claims that he's always been an UGGs fan. He said "It was always my favorite Christmas present to get. I have been wearing the UGG for a long time.”UGG even gifted the entire Patriots roster with new boots.





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