The former Celtic and Aston Villa striker had been talking to Southend United about becoming part of their management team with Henrik Larsson and Johan Mjallby until Johnson pulled out.

Tommy Johnson has joined Blackpool's recruitment staff in a move which led to the collapse last week of Southend's bid to appoint Henrik Larsson as manager at Roots Hall.

Legendary Blackburn Rovers coach Tony Parkes broke down in tears during a revealing interview with his daughter about his struggles with Alzheimers.   

Although the Bantams currently lie eighth in League Two, they are without a win since New Year's Day - a run of seven games and that has been enough to push Bowyer to the exit door.

The 41-year-old spent six-and-a-half years at Liverpool's academy and oversaw two of the Reds' first-team games this campaign but will now take charge of the League One side.

JACK GAUGHAN AT THE HIGHBURY STADIUM: Neil Critchley started coaching at Crewe's academy in his teens but taking charge of his first Blackpool fixture did not figure in the grand plan.

Calvin, who is the world's highest paid DJ, was 'really interested in Sophie and made a beeline for her as soon as he got inside', according to sources.

The 27-year-old pop star's single, which debuted at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, beat the previous record held by Adele's Hello which snagged 27 million for its first day in October 2015.

Josh Peck and Drake Bell have officially smoothed things over. The former Drake & Josh co-stars had a falling out back in June, when Josh failed to invite his 31-year-old friend to his wedding.

Lorde has slammed viewers who took issue with her silent, interpretative dance performance at the MTV Video Music Awards this week. 

According to The Sun , the Your Song hitmaker, 27, will belt out the pair's hit single Lonely Together on August 20, which served as the Swedish musician's last song before he passed away.

MTV Video Music Awards are reported to have upped the amount of security at the event in case Nicki Minaj and Safaree Samuels confront each other during their appearance at the awards.

Rita Ora was already turning heads when she touched down at JFK airport on Sunday night, rocking a quirky ensemble for her flight.

Rita Ora rocked leopard print for her VMA Kickoff Concert performance with surprise guest Liam Payne on Sunday night in New York.

Karrueche and Victor have been linked since December 2017. The couple recently returned from a getaway to the Bahamas.

Logic turned the VMAs stage into a protest against Trump's immigration policy on Monday, including dozens of families wearing 'We Are All Human Beings' shirts in his performance.

She reentered the showbiz world in a big way on Monday night, when she attended the MTV Video Music Awards five weeks after the birth of her daughter Kulture Kiari.

Olivia Munn enjoyed a fashion double-whammy as she hit Jennifer Lopez's MTV Video Music Awards afterparty at Beauty & Essex in New York on Monday night after the ceremony.

One of the controversies to come out from the MTV VMAs 2018 was the amount of stars who did not attend. The likes of Drake, Childish Gambino and Beyonce didn't go. And Twitter noticed.

The 38-year-old comedienne showcased her curves in the semi-sheer garment as she strolled from her car into the celebrity hotspot.

She released her fourth studio album - Queen - on August 10. And 10 days later, Nicki Minaj commanded attention on the carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards while dressed in a thong look.

Hart has previously refused to speak about Trump during interviews and his stand-up routines, but broke with that stance in New York on Monday night as he told the President to 'suck it'.

Olivia paired her bold fashion choice with a pair of matching sandal heels. The former star of The Newsroom added plenty of bling, too, with two diamond chokers and several rings.

Camila Cabello shared a hilarious old 2012 tweet wishing she could attend the VMA Awards on Tuesday following her Video Of The Year and Artist Of The Year win at the 2018 ceremony.

Olivia Munn has a knockout figure. And on Tuesday the 38-year-old Newsroom vet told E! News that she is very careful with her diet.

On the red carpet, A-Rod stood back to take adoring pictures of his girlfriend. While she preformed, cameras caught him recording her on his phone and looking very impressed.

They are the picture of romance whenever they are seen together. And Noah Cyrus looked loved up as ever when she and Lil Xan made their red carpet debut at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

Nicki Minaj was all leg when she stepped out in a daring red bodysuit and fishnets after the MTV VMAs on Monday night.

And Lauren Jauregui stood up for Fifth Harmony as she posted an uplifting message onto her Twitter account, a day after Tiffany made her remarks at the MTV VMAs in New York.

It's the party that EVERYBODY wants to be seen at - and Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner and Winnie Harlow battled it out for most extravagantly dressed at the MTV VMAs afterparty held on Monday.

Maddie Ziegler and Lilia Buckingham served as Millie's dates for the award show that took place at Radio City Music Hall. Millie recently split from musician beau Jacob Sartorius, 15.

Exclusive footage obtained by DailyMail.com show former One Direction singer Liam Payne and Rita Ora getting up close and personal backstage at Bebe Rexha's VMA kickoff concert.

Rita Ora was turning heads on Tuesday morning when she stepped out in New York City following the main event, hiding any signs of a late night behind a pair of oversized shades.

Whitney announced the big news by posting a throwback photo of herself at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Whitney entered The Hills mix after working with Lauren Conrad at Teen Vogue.

Rita Ora has been 'getting cosy' with her ex Tyrone Wood - son of Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie - despite their relationship supposedly being finished with. She is also meant to be 'dating' Andrew Watt.

Rita Ora turned heads in a sheer embellished gown as she left the Bowery Hotel headed to MTV's Video Music Awards in New York, shortly before locking lips with fellow songstress Bebe Rexha.

The star arrived at the exclusive bash — held at at New York City hotspot Beauty & Essex — wearing a particularly eye-catching ensemble on Monday night.

The reality show's original star Lauren Conrad, 32, reportedly couldn't commit to her TV comeback as she is reportedly too busy with her other business ventures.

Several cast members of The Hills are back together again. Heidi Montag posted video footage to her Insta Stories on Monday of herself enjoying a backyard party with some of her old co-stars.

For many celebrities, one outfit per red carpet is quite enough effort. But Winnie Harlow raised the bar for everyone when she swung by the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Sunday.

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's hit single Senorita has been one of the biggest hits of the summer, and fans will get to hear it at the Video Music Awards.

On Monday afternoon, Camila Cabello stepped out in New York without her new boyfriend. The 22-year-old singer was spotted wearing tan overalls as she carried a tiny white puppy.

The 31-year-old singing sensation delivered a showstopping performance of her rollicking songs Truth Hurts and Good As Hell.

Lindsey Vonn showed off her new fiance and the new rock on her finger at the VMAs. The former alpine skier stunned in a black blazer dress flashing her new emerald ring.

Taylor Swift political awakening was on display in full flourish at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday night.  

They are a husband and wife team, and they showed up in a big way on Monday night for MTV's VMAs. Ice T and Coco Austin were on hand for the awards show.

Camila Cabello stunned in a revealing white dress with train as her rumored-beau Shawn Mendes showed off his elegant style in forest green suit at MTV VMAs in Newark, New Jersey on Monday.

She put on a daring display at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday. And it's clear Tammy Hembrow was happy to risk a wardrobe malfunction to look her best.

Drea de Matteo is the proud mother of two children Waylon and Alabama. And on Monday evening the 47-year-old actress brought her little ones to the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards

She's a reality TV star who got her start on MTV's The Hills, and she's had somewhat of a turbulent summer. At the MTV Video Music Awards, Whitney Port looked effortlessly chic and flawless.