Celebrities, fans mourn singer George Michael

George Michael, the British pop superstar who reached early fame with WHAM! and went on to a solo career lined with controversies and chart-topping hits that blended soul and dance music with social commentary, has died, his publicist said Sunday. He was 53. Michael died at his home in Goring, England.

OMG, Old Disney Shows Are Returning on New Year’s Day

There’s nothing better to do on New Year’s Day than binge-watch TV – and thanks to Disney Channel, your January 1 schedule is shaping up to be incredible. Starting at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Disney will air the pilot episodes of more than 30 past and present series, including The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Suite Life on Deck, Hannah Montana, JONAS, Sonny With a Chance, Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up, That’s So Raven, Lizzie McGuire, Phil of the Future, The Proud Family, Kim Possible , and more.

Three men dead, one missing in separate NSW drownings

Three men have died and one remains missing after they drowned in separate incidents on Boxing Day, within hours of one another. The men were among thousands of holidaymakers who took to the water across NSW on Monday, as police warned people to remain vigilant when swimming during the festive season.

Doctor Who Series 10 Teaser Revealed

The BBC has revealed the Doctor Who Series 10 teaser, which you can watch below! The series will be the third starring Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor and will introduce Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts, the Doctor’s new traveling companion. Matt Lucas also plays Nardole, who previously appeared in the Christmas special “The Husbands of River Song.”

Steven Mnuchin Treasury Confirmation Will Cost a Fortune – …

Treasury Secretary hopeful Steven Mnuchin’s confirmation process will cost a huge chunk of his personal fortune, prized stocks and reveal complex financial ties, a new report says. The former Hollywood financier will face “some of the most stringent divestiture requirements” to win his presidential cabinet appointment, the Wall Street Journal said on Monday .

The Ten Best TV Shows of 2016

Fences is a film about how our environment shapes us, and how, no matter how noble their intentions, our parents can’t help but mess us Abundantly talented writer/director Maren Ade fully embraces the inherent awkwardness of a testy emotional bond and tackles it to the ground. “The Ballad of Narayama” is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty.

Nathan Mitchell Wraps Production on ‘The Marine 5: Battleground’

Actor Nathan Mitchell from the series “Arrow” takes on the role of Cole in the upcoming action film “The Marine 5: Battleground.” LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, December 26, 2016 / EINPresswire.com / — Actor Nathan Mitchell , who is known for his roles on The CW’s Leo Award winning TV series “Arrow” and CTV’s Canadian Screen Award winning crime drama “Motive,” recently wrapped production on the upcoming action film “The Marine 5: Battleground.”

It’s a 10 for Len as Strictly tops Christmas Day ratings in his final show

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special was the most popular programme on TV on Christmas Day, with an average audience of 7.2 million and a peak of 7.6 million tuning in to watch head judge Len Goodman’s final appearance on the panel. Strictly’s festive effort – which saw radio DJ Melvin Odoom crowned the winner, a success following his early exit from the recent series – helped BBC1 to become the most-watched channel of the day.

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Travelscope “Ireland – The West Is Best” Joseph starts his Ireland adventure in the town of Shannon and then heads southwest to the Dingle Peninsula. While on the Peninsula he uncovers a few important Irish secrets like how to draw a proper pint, spout a wee bit of Gaelic without getting tongue-tied, how to root for your horse home at the Dingle races and which pub has the best Irish soda bread and stew.

The Queen’s speech wins festive ratings war for the third year running

Happy holidays from the Trump family! Ivanka, Eric Tiffany and Don Jr share sweet snaps of their Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations in last vacation before they become America’s First Family Rabbi draws parallels between Obama and terrorists for not stopping the UN vote against Israeli settlements as he hosts National Hanukkah Menorah ceremony outside the White House At least 27 people are shot in Chicago over Christmas weekend as the city’s number of homicides spike more than 50 PER CENT from last year ‘Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting p***y:’ Churchgoers in Sri Lanka are left stunned when they open their hymn books to find explicit lyrics to a Tupac song George Michael dies ‘peacefully in his bed’ at his Oxfordshire home aged just 53 as neighbors tell how the reclusive star looked ‘haggard’ in his final days and grieving fans mourn his death George Michael ‘had … (more)

The top 10 interesting-imperfect movies of 2016

This time of year brings a barrage of lists — critics and journalists telling you the 10 best movies you need to see, or need to feel bad for not seeing. Admittedly, many of us in media-land tend to lockstep to the same films, or throw in a requisite foreign outlier.

The One Show host Alex Jones: ‘I was a terrible looking child, my…

The One Show host Alex Jones: ‘I was a terrible looking child, my younger self would be chuffed with how I turned out’ Alex Jones attends the After Party dinner for the House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 10, 2015 in London, England. Alex Jones attends the After Party dinner for the House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 10, 2015 in London, England.

TrueVisions to drop HBO, Cinemax

Regulators have approved pay-TV operator TrueVisions’ request to drop six entertainment channels including HBO and Cinemax from Jan 1 as the cable operator claimed it had lost the rights to air them, according to a commissioner. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission made the decision at its Monday meeting, Col Natee Sukonrat, chairman of the NBTC’s broadcasting committee, said a briefing shortly after the meeting.

Music stars queue up to praise ‘talented soul’ George Michael

Stars from the world of showbiz have paid tribute to the “truly brilliant” George Michael, who died on Christmas Day aged 53. Pop stars from the former Wham! front man’s heyday were joined by more contemporary names in declaring their sadness. Martin Fry, lead singer and songwriter with Look Of Love band ABC, said on Twitter: “Absolutely devastated to hear of the loss of @GeorgeMichael Truly brilliant talent #sad #sad #sad.”

Former St. Louisan bakes up an acclaimed cookbook

When he was a child, Irvin Lin’s favorite dish at St. Louis’ Ted Drewes was an apple pie concrete, which had an entire slice of apple pie mixed into the frozen custard. Now, in his first cookbook, “Marbled, Swirled and Layered,” Lin honors that treat with a dessert inspired by it, Blueberry Crisp Buttermilk Ice Cream.

Bowie, Prince, George Michael: We’ve lost a triumvirate of icons who dared to do manhood differently

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Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Dec. 27

This photo shows a poster for “Season of Light,” a show at noon and 6 p.m. as part of the Sky Theater schedule daily through Saturday at Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C. Details at 910-575-0033 or www.museumplanetarium.org. Join Rabbi Avi Peret from Temple Emanu-El by the Sea, a Conservative Jewish congregation based at 65th Avenue North and Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, for the Menorah lighting on this fourth night of Hanukkah.

Meet the cast of The Witness for the Prosecution

The brutal murder of widow Emily French appears to have one suspect Leonard Vole a handsome young chancer who was also her lover and the man who was to inherit her vast wealth. Untangling the truth about this is John Mayhew, a penniless solicitor who takes on what seems like a hopeless case.

Shows of the Week: A ‘Fam-o-Lee’ Tradition From One of Texas’s Best

When he realized that “Merry Christmas From the Family,” his 1994 tune about a motley clan that gets along well enough during the holidays so long as the margaritas and homemade eggnog keep flowing, was well on its way to becoming the kind of song that can define an artist’s career – at the expense of anything else they’ve written, even – Keen … (more)

When David Bowie Was the Thin White Duke

Music photographer Andrew Kent is paying homage to Bowie with a new book, David Bowie: Behind the Curtain, that chronicles two years of the artist’s early career, when he assumed the persona of the Thin White Duke. After being introduced by Rolling Stone magazine’s reporter, Cameron Crowe, in 1975, Kent travelled around the globe with Bowie during his Isolar tour in support of the Station to Station album in 1976.

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The year 2016 will go down in history as one during which many greats in the world of music and acting have passed away, many untimely – and not least following the tragic news yesterday of the sudden death of George Michael at the age of just 53. Here we look back at some of those big names who have passed away in 2016 and remember just briefly some of their work: Few knew the 66-year-old had been ill and his last album Blackstar was released just days before he lost his battle against liver cancer.

Where are the stars of Cheers now? Thirty years ago ‘everybody knew …

Where are the stars of Cheers now? Thirty years ago ‘everybody knew their names’ and now MailOnline looks at whether they got better with age Throughout the 1980s Cheers dominated the airwaves in both the US and the UK as fans were desperate to see the crazy antics of a group of Boston barflies. Running for 11 seasons between 1982 and 1993, it followed the fortunes of former baseball pitcher Sam ‘Mayday’ Malone, whose career was ruined by alcoholism and who bought a bar – Cheers – as a reminder to stay sober.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West pose at annual Jenner Christmas party amid rumours of breakup

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have silenced rumours that their relationship is on the rocks and appeared in good spirits at Kris Jenner’s annual festive party on Christmas Eve, according to reports. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have silenced rumours that their relationship is on the rocks and appeared in good spirits at Kris Jenner’s annual festive party on Christmas Eve, according to reports.

George Michael Put Our Faith in Pop

… singer-songwriter’s premature death at age 53 seemed terribly at odds with his splashy introduction to the entertainment world: the preternaturally bouncy Wham! hit ” Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go ,” whose upbeat eye-confection video turned “Choose …

Robert Randolph & the Family Band at the Warehouse at FTC

One of the biggest funk, rock and soul bands of the decade will be at Fairfield Theatre Company to ring in the new year. Robert Randolph & the Family Band take over the Warehouse at FTC on Saturday, Dec. 31. Renowned for wild live concerts, the members of this band marry fervent gospel tunes with an irresistible rock ‘n’ funk swagger.

Holiday magic with the kids over winter break

Holiday magic with the kids over winter break Don’t dread winter break, seize the day Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2hm66dX Michael Ruiz of Oradell helping six-year-old son, Lucas on the beginner’s ice rink on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. Bergen County residents enjoying Winter Wonderland, the new attraction created by the Bergen County administration that’s meant to provide residents with family-friendly holiday fun Remember all those days you wanted a break from the morning rush to school, calendar crushed with activities and monitoring of homework? Well, it’s here.

Comics shy away from Donald Trump jokes

The campaign season that was a gold mine for late-night hosts and “Saturday Night Live” has morphed into a post-election land mine for local stand-up comics, who say jokes about the president-elect go over like a gold-plated balloon. “This election was the most polarizing election in the history of our country,” said Jody Sloane, a Boston-based comic.

Rapper Troy Ave shot twice in New York City

The shooting unfolded in Canarsie at East 91st Street and Linden Blvd at around 4:20 p.m, according to police. The hometown hip-hop star was grazed in the head and struck once in the arm as he sat in the six-figure sports car with his girlfriend, sources said.

Animals put on quite a show in ‘Sing’

It tells the story of the Koala Bear – Buster Moon – a theatre owner who loves his job, but isn’t very good at it. After his beloved theatre is under threat of repossession by the bank, he decides to put on one last big show to save it.

Pulse’s Alicia Burke Is The New Cover Of SHE Caribbean

Pulse model Alicia Burke can add the moniker Caribbean Queen to her extensive resume of accomplishments on the international circuit, as she is the new cover of SHE Caribbean. And although the cover carries no formal title, this latest achievement crowns an incredible year for a young woman, who, in less than 12 months, has become arguably the most successful model that Jamaica or the wider Caribbean has produced.

Publicist: British singer George Michael dead at age 53

In this April 7, 1985 file photo, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of the British group WHAM! perform during a concert in Peking, China. Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016.

Singer George Michael dead at age 53

George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said Sunday. He was 53. Michael died at his home in Goring, England.

Singer-Songwriter George Michael Dies at 53

The English singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame with the group Wham! was found on Christmas morning, according to his longtime manager Michael Lippman. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” read the statement.

Lena Dunham Attempts to Ruin Christmas

Lena Dunham stripped down and donned a tailfin to wish her social media followers a very “mermaid Christmas” on Saturday. The 30-year-old Girls actress-writer posted a photograph of her dressed up as a mermaid to her nearly three million Instagram followers on Christmas Eve.

Singer George Michael dead at 53, report says

George Michael, whose 80s-era hits “Careless Whisper,” “Freedom 90” and a string of others once dominated the music charts, died at his home in England Sunday , BBC News reported. He was 53. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” the singer’s publicist said in a statement.

PBS NewsHour Weekend

PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day’s national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis. Each weekend broadcast will contain original, in-depth field reporting on topics including education, healthcare, the economy, energy, science and technology, religion, finance and the arts.

Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Family Travel with Colleen Kelly breaks new ground as the first ever television show dedicated to traveling with families of all ages. Host and Family Travel Guide, Colleen Kelly explores must-see locations and attractions throughout the U.S. and abroad, sharing expert travel tips and insights to create easier family vacations filled with once-in-a-lifetime memories: Why just go to an aquarium when your family can actually get in the water with the whales? How about getting the whole family in the chef’s kitchen to make their own pizzas? Each episode of this new 13-part series will feature a new and exciting .

George Michael: Through the years

The pop duo Wham! performs in Peking before a capacity audience of Chinese and foreign fans, April 7, 1985. Singers George Michael, left, and Andrew Ridgeley, had youthful fans on their feet despite police warnings to sit down.

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Venues from the tour include ghost towns, outsider art shrines, national parks, small community halls, the highland wilderness and a Reykjavik show that became the largest gig in Iceland’s history. A $2 suggested donation includes free popcorn.

First contestant to leave this year’s Strictly crowned Christmas special winner

Strictly Come Dancing’s first contestant to get the boot this series has gone from zero to hero after being crowned winner of the Christmas special. Radio DJ Melvin Odoom and his professional dance partner Janette Manrara were axed from the ballroom in the first public vote of this year’s BBC1 contest, but have shown the judges that the champions’ result could have been very different if they had been kept in.

Former Bake Off contestants return to tent for Christmas special

Mary-Anne Boermans has baked her way to success as her Dutch-inspired festive treats won her the first episode of The Great British Bake Off Christmas specials. Making it through to the final in series two, Boermans just missed out on the top spot to Jo Wheatly, but this time her Christmas pudding and pecan-praline cookies earned her a coveted Paul Hollywood handshake, while he described her show-stopper cake as a “knock-out.”

11 things we learned from the first Doctor Who series 10 trailer

Today’s Doctor Who Christmas special was capped off by an action-packed trailer for series ten of the sci-fi drama, stuffed full of new details, characters and adventures that shot by in the blink of an eye. Lucky for you, then, that here at RadioTimes.com we were able to pull out a few of the more interesting details from our first proper look at the long-awaited series.

Photos: The royals celebrate Christmas

Will and Kate celebrated Christmas with the Middletons this year. Here, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take Prince George and Princess Charlotte to the kids’ first Christmas Day service at St Mark’s Church in Englefield.

Video: New Extended TV Spot for Beauty and the Beast

A new extended TV spot trailer for Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST was unveiled today as a Christmas gift for fans – check it out below! Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle.

Celebrity deaths of 2016: The stars we said farewell to this year

They ranged from comic Ronnie Corbett, 85 famous for his “goodbye from him” catchphrase on The Two Ronnies to “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali, 74. Frank Kelly, 77, who played Father Jack in the hit comedy Father Ted, died in February, as did To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee, 89. March saw the deaths of Paul Daniels, 77, football hero Johan Cruyff, 68, Beatles producer George Martin, 90, and Corbett. August saw the deaths of Hollywood legend Gene Wilder, 83 famous for Willy Wonka and Kenny Baker, 81, the man behind Star Wars robot R2D2.

Houston reservoir reborn as public space, canvas for art

In this Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, photo, the exhibition of an abstract-video installation called “Rain” by Venezuelan artist Magdalena FernA ndez is projected inside a former water reservoir dubbed the “Cistern” in Houston. Once eyed for demolition, the former water reservoir built in 1926 has now found new life as a public space that’s also serving as an unusual canvas for art.

DFW dance groups were en pointe in 2016

Leticia Oliveira and Jiyan Dai dance as the Texas Ballet Theater performs “Carmen’ in a September dress reheasal at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas. That’s still the consensus , but this year, Texas Ballet Theater was more interesting than it has been in about a decade – due to more mixed repertory programs and commissions by established and up-and-coming choreographers.

Leo with another model?

Later, the group headed to 1Oak , where an eye-witness said things heated up between him and the Florida-born bikini stunner. Agdal is said to be away on a modeling shoot.

“Fuller House” Renewed For A Third Season

Netflix has renewed its revival series “Fuller House” for a third season, the announcement coming through the series’ social media accounts. A continuation of the 1990s ABC series “Full House,” the story follows veterinarian D.J. Tanner-Fuller who was recently widowed and living in San Francisco.

Shyamalan’s “Tales from the Crypt” Revival Stalled

Earlier this year came word that the cable network TNT is set to produce a revival of the classic “Tales from the Crypt” franchise with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan slated to produce. At the time it seemed the plan was for the show to premiere before this point, but since then there appears to have been little progress on it.

McShane Talks “Deadwood” Reunion Possibility

Earlier this year HBO finally confirmed that its beloved and prematurely cancelled western drama series “Deadwood” would get a telemovie revival that would close off the storylines a decade after the show wrapped. Series creator and executive producer David Milch was given the green light to get to work on the project, but nearly a year later there hasn’t been any further word as to how it is progressing.

Growing a Greener World

GROWING A GREENER WORLD blends the latest trends in eco-friendly living with traditional gardening know-how. The series highlights the diverse people, organizations and events that seek to raise environmental awareness and encourage better stewardship of the planet.

Status Quo rocker dies

Rick Parfitt, a hard-rocking British guitarist and songwriter who had multiple hits over the decades with the rock band Status Quo, has died in Spain at age 68. His manager, Simon Porter, and Parfitt’s family said in a statement that Parfitt died in a hospital in Marbella, Spain, on Saturday from a severe infection. “We are truly devastated to have to announce that Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt has passed away at lunchtime today,” the statement read, asking for privacy for the family and the band.

Boxing Day sales 2016: The top ten best bargains during the biggest period of the year

Melania Trump wears a VERY short dress to church for midnight mass in Florida – as the congregation goes wild for The Donald ‘Congratulations to the baby daddy!’: Trump’s married communications director quits just two days after being appointed as female staffer hints in series of tweets that he has been involved in a ‘John Edwards’ style sex scandal What the Democrats don’t want you to know: Party lost more than 1,030 seats in state legislatures, governor’s mansions and Congress during Barack Obama’s presidency Revealed: The simple formula for dealing with EVERY family member – from prickly mother-in-laws to overexcited children – this Christmas Look who got candy canes for Christmas! Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy their sweet treat as their parents take them to the church in Kate’s home village – where Pippa is getting married in May The Queen misses traditional Christmas … (more)

Cool things to do in Huntsville, Dec. 25-31

Is “Abbey Road” track “The End” the perfect Beatles song to close out 2016 with? “With a Little Help from My Friends,” perhaps? “Get Back”? Atlanta Rhythm Section and Brother Cane guitarist Dave Anderson leads an all-Fab Four New Year’s Eve set. The virtuosic Anderson is also a member of classic-album-replicating performers Black Jacket Symphony.

Christmas 2016: best TV on today, Christmas Day

Think Doctor Who meets Superman, or rather the Doctor creates a superman. Writer Steven Moffat tells RT: “It’s about a little boy who is accidentally conferred superpowers and happens to be a comics fan, so he decides he should be a superhero in his adult years.”

What to see at the movies this Christmas

A merry Christmas to all! We hope you’re all enjoying this day of unwrapping presents, dining on a holiday feast and spending time with loved ones. But what to do after all the presents are unwrapped, dinner is done and you could use a break from your loved ones? Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for your local movie theater, and this year, there’s a blizzard of cute kids movies, dramas destined for awards and intense action flicks to help celebrate the season with cinema.

Stars Celebrate Holidays With New Baby

Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend the 2016 amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street, on Feb. 10, 2016, in New York City Model Behati Prinsloo and musician Adam Levine arrive at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, on Feb. 22, 2015, in Beverly Hills, California. There is nothing like baby’s first Christmas , even if it’s the parents who will remember it more than the kids.

Holiday Movies: What to Stream This Christmas

For those looking to stay indoors this Christmas , Netflix and iTunes have a bevy of holiday-themed movies to keep you occupied. The following films are currently available on the streaming services, and users will note a variety of titles for viewers of all ages.

Escaping the Christmas Hubbub at the Movies

The typical “Jewish Christmas,” of movies and Chinese food is not just for folks who don’t celebrate Christmas. In recent years, movie theaters have been packed on Christmas day, with families, couples and singles who are looking for another way to spend the day.

EastEnders fans shocked after a recast Michelle Fowler returns to the Square

Michelle Fowler was last seen in Walford more than 20 years ago when she left for a new life in the US with daughter Vicki after discovering she was pregnant with Grant Mitchell’s baby. Originally played by Susan Tully, viewers saw Michelle, now portrayed by award-winning actress Jenna Russell, arrive in the Square in the back of a black taxi, before an emotional reunion with long-time best friend Sharon Mitchell .

Meet the cast of Maigret’s Dead Man

Georges Simenon’s French detective appeared in a whopping 75 novels and 28 short stories between 1931 and 1972, and has previously been played by the likes of Michael Gambon, Richard Harris and Rupert Davies. Atkinson has already starred in the Easter film Maigret Sets a Trap and will reprise his role in Maigret’s Dead Man on Christmas Day.

Around the remote: Chuck Barney’s TV picks for Dec. 25-31

DON’T MISS: New Year’s Eve celebrations – There’s no shame in staying home to party in front of your TV, as long as you clean up the confetti by February. Leading off the night is “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” , which features performances by Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Thomas Rhett and more.

Best-sellers

“Hillbilly Elegy,” by J.D. Vance The investment banker’s account of growing up poor in Appalachia. “Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders,” by Joshua Foer & Dylan Thuras 700 of the world’s most curious places.

Versailles: Season 1

It may look like the most beautiful palace ever constructed, but within the endless rooms and gardens of King Louis XIV’s Versailles, all manner of malice and intrigue brew as the courtiers and the monarch engage in a constant power struggle.

Ray Donovan: Season 4

Ray Donovan thinks he’s hit the big time as a “fixer” in Los Angeles, where he extricates his wealthy and elite clients from their tangled problems, but his own personal life is a mess thanks to his sprawling and dysfunctional Boston-bred family. Ray Donovan thinks he’s hit the big time as a “fixer” in Los Angeles, where he extricates his wealthy and elite clients from their tangled problems, but his own personal life is a mess thanks to his sprawling and dysfunctional Boston-bred family.

The BFG

English: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: DVS – Descriptive Video Service, Spanish : Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1 English: DTS 7.1 HD, English: DVS – Descriptive Video Service, Spanish : Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1 Parents need to know that The BFG — which was directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Roald Dahl’s beloved fantasy book — is about a Big Friendly Giant and Sophie, the young orphan he first snatches and later befriends. The movie has a dark tone, and tense moments of peril and danger punctuate the story from the beginning.

Opinions

In his upcoming budget proposal, Gov. Scott Walker is proposing to establish a series of sunrise and sunset review commissions that would analyze proposed and existing occupational licenses to see if they are needed, or if they are too restrictive, and we think it is a good proposal that is long overdue. Friday, February 3, 2017 Some might consider our reporting of an affair between two Oneida County sheriff’s department officers to be a bit tawdry, but what’s tawdry is not the reporting but the behavior.

Coming soon …

The next production scheduled for Van Wert Civic Theatre is a sure change-of-pace from the recent feel-good Christmas classic, “Miracle on 34th Street.” “Murder in Green Meadows” will not leave the audience feeling satisfied and happy, but it should leave them amazed and drained by their experience.

Queen focuses on ‘the inspirational’

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II poses for a photo, sitting at a desk in the Regency Room of Buckingham Palace in London, after recording her traditional Christmas Day broadcast to the Commonwealth. Picture: Yui Mok / AP QUEEN Elizabeth II will pay tribute to inspirational unsung heroes in her Christmas Day broadcast to the Commonwealth on Sunday.

HCTV

Kabir Bhatia brings his wit and banter back to HCTV with “KB Time.” One show features Kate Schlademan of The Learned Owl Book Shop with her recommendations of great new books.

Staff Favorites of 2016: Concerts and stage shows

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: “Chasing Rainbows – The Road to Oz” at the Goodspeed Opera House made The Day’s list of favorite performances of 2016. The ECSO opened its 70th season in October with guest soloist Boris Berman weaving a wisely affectionate reading of Bartók’s Piano Concerto No.

Eerie episode sparks fear, damage in FLOW store

It was just like a scene from a horror movie – floor tiles mysteriously breaking, earth shaking, frantic screams and a rush to the exit. That was the sequence of events at the FLOW store in Tropical Plaza, Half-Way-Tree, St Andrew, yesterday as fear gripped workers and customers in what could only be described as an eerie episode.

Young Patients Are The Stars At Seacrest Studios

Young Patients Are The Stars At Seacrest Studios Getting to stop at a music studio during visits to Children’s Hospital Colorado has made a huge difference for patients like Aidan Rhodes. Couple Calls 911 After Rare Bobcat-Car Collision A couple pulled over south of Lyons after seeing a bobcat hit by a car.

The Alien: Covenant Red Band Trailer is Unleashed

Following many photo teases this week, 20th Century Fox has unleashed the Alien: Covenant Red Band trailer! You can view the photos in the gallery underneath. Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with Alien: Covenant , a new chapter in his groundbreaking Alien franchise.

No Christmas like Jamrock’s, says American rapper Safaree

According to the rapper, who escaped the snow in New York to enjoy a more tropical experience, Christmas in Jamaica is like no other place The rapper, who rose from humble beginnings in Hanover to work with the likes of Nicki Minaj, K Michelle, and O.T. Genesis, shared with The Sunday Gleaner his vague memory of his last Christmas in Jamaica. “The house we used to spend Christmas in was a wooden house and was up on a hill with barely any running water and a little fig Christmas tree with just chickens and goats all over the place … real country.

Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies after career rockin’ all over the world

Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt, who carved out a rock’n’roll career spanning half a century, has died at the age of 68. The veteran musician s uffered from a severe infection while in a Spanish hospital, which he had visited due to complications with a pre-existing shoulder injury, his manager said. His death at lunchtime on Saturday followed years of concern about his ill health, which had seen him stricken by multiple heart attacks and a cancer scare.

Gareth Malone tells of Devon move to help set up Military Wives Choir

Renowned choirmaster Gareth Malone has said he did not realise what he was getting himself into when he moved his wife and new baby to Devon to work with the first Military Wives Choir. He said the experience more than five years ago enabled him to relate more closely to what the singers were going through as they sang in support of men in the Forces.

Carrie Fisher’s celebrity friends wish her a fast recovery

Friends and colleagues of Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for a swift recovery for the “Star Wars” star on Saturday, a day after she was taken to a Los Angeles intensive care unit. Fisher, 60, suffered heart problems during a flight on Friday from London, where she had been shooting the third season of the British television comedy “Catastrophe.”

Austin City Limits

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS continues its longstanding tradition of showcasing the best of original American music and beyond. Musical styles range from contemporary and traditional pop to rock, country, blues, bluegrass, Latin, folk, roots and more.

A&E cancels controversial show about the KKK

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A&E scraps KKK series after learning of cash payments to Klan members

In this undated photo provided by This Is Just A Test Media and the A&E Network, peace activist Arno Michaelis, left, speaks with Chris Buckley, the Grand Knighthawk for the North Georgia White Knights, on an A&E documentary series on the Ku Klux Klan that is now being scrapped. In this undated photo provided by This Is Just A Test Media and the A&E Network, peace activist Arno Michaelis, left, speaks with Chris Buckley, the Grand Knighthawk for the North Georgia White Knights, on an A&E documentary series on the Ku Klux Klan that is now being scrapped.

The perfect recipe: hams, carols and a royal fixture

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How writing a Christmas carol is Tim Minchin’s proudest moment

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Howard Stern Show’ Personality Joey Boots Found Dead…

Joey Boots, a radio personality and member of “The Howard Stern Show’s” Wack Pack, was found dead in his apartment Friday by another member of the clique, High Pitch Erik – and the grisly discovery was aired live on a podcast. Boots, who was 49 and whose legal name was Joseph Bassolino, was best known for his catchphrase “Baba Booey,” often shouted during live news broadcasts to the delight of Stern’s loyal fans.

Rogue One’ Soars Over Box Office Competition With $22.8…

The Force is still with “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” as it zoomed past a crowded field of challengers to maintain its number one spot on the Friday box office. Disney and Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars” spinoff featuring a cast including Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen and Riz Ahmed hauled in $22.8 million across 4,157 theaters on Friday.

Harrison Ford Reacts to Carrie Fisher Heart Attack: – I’m…

Han Solo actor is latest “Star Wars” co-star to release a statement supporting the actress and screenwriter during this difficult time The Han Solo actor, who last appeared by her side on the big screen in 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” released a statement on the situation Saturday, joining Mark Hamill and a number of other Hollywood stars voicing their support for the iconic actress and screenwriter. “I’m shocked and saddened to hear the news about my dear friend,” Ford said in a statement released to the media.

Melanie Griffith is returning to TV

Michelle Obama’s tenure in the White House as First Lady ends in a matter of days now, and whether you’re a fan of the Mom-in-Chief or not, it’s impossible to deny her presence in pop culture. Michelle Obama’s tenure in the White House as First Lady ends in a matter of days now, and whether you’re a fan of the Mom-in-Chief or not, it’s impossible to deny her presence in pop culture.

Entertainment’s list of losses in 2016

Here is a list of some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment to die so far this year: :: Television writer Carla Lane, known for sitcoms such as The Liver Birds and Bread, died aged 87 on May 31. :: Gene Wilder, who played Willy Wonka and other memorable comedy roles, including parts in The Producers and Young Frankenstein, died aged 83 on August 28. :: Jimmy Perry, screenwriter known for shows including Dad’s Army and It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, died aged 93 on October 23. :: Singer, songwriter and television personality Pete Burns, who founded pop band Dead Or Alive, died aged 57 on October 23. :: The death at 82 of Canadian singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen, who penned the classic song Hallelujah, was announced on November 11. :: The death of West End star Keo Woolford, 49, who starred in The King And I opposite Elaine Paige, and in the television remake of Hawaii … (more)

Book Review: “Polar Bear Facts and Myths – a Science…

Susan Crockford, the “Bones”1 of the zoology world, is a partner in Pacific Identifications, Inc. , whose homepage proudly declares “We identify animal bones”. She is a world-renowned expert in the identification and analysis of animal bone recovered from archaeological sites and animal digestive tracts, among other things.

Executions and death sentences plummeted this year as capital punishment declined nationwide

A year that began with the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the death penalty in one of the most active capital punishment states ended with the country reaching modern lows in executions and death sentences, the most glaring signs yet about how the practice has dwindled in America today. Still, even as capital punishment has declined in both sentencing and practice, there were also signs this year of its persistence from lawmakers, judges and the public, reminders that the death penalty is far from fading away.

Islamic Youth Centre attended by accused Christmas terror plotters

Suspects in the Melbourne Christmas Day terror plot ‘studied at the notorious Islamic Youth Centre where teen suicide bomber ‘Jihadi Jake’ Bilardi heard lectures and that was investigated by ASIO This is the Islamic Youth Centre frequented by the young men accused of plotting to bomb Melbourne landmarks in a horror Christmas Day terror attack. The Hume Islamic Youth Centre in Coolaroo, in Melbourne’s north, landed on the ASIO watch-list two years ago after being tied to radical clerics who advocate atrocities against the West, reports The Age.

Zara and Mike Tindall lose their baby

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall attend an evening reception for the ISPS Handa Mike Tindall 3rd annual celebrity golf classic at The Grove Hotel on May 8, 2015 in Hertford, England. Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips at the 2016 Marks & Spencer Ireland Marie Keating Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic.

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Closer to Truth “Marvin Minsky: Like No Other” One of artificial intelligence’s legendary pioneers, Marvin Minsky, recently died. With this tribute, we celebrate his penetrating analysis of brains, minds, AI, religion and God.

Consuelo Mack WealthTrack

Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth.

NBC ends ‘Thursday Night Football’ on high note

“Thursday Night Football” ended its season with a flurry, as Comcast Corp unit NBC’s five-game portion of the schedule averaged 17 million U.S. viewers, an increase from earlier in the season. Earlier this season, CBS Corp’s CBS averaged 14.7 million viewers for its five games, which all fell during the contentious U.S. presidential election campaign.

What restaurants are open on Christmas Day?

For those who prefer to dine at a restaurant on Christmas Day, your options include everything from pizza and Chinese food to burgers and steaks. If you’re like the Parker family in “A Christmas Story,” you might need to get out of the house and go out to eat on Christmas Day.

Michael Schumacher’s son confirms 2017 European F3 campaign

PanARMENIAN.Net – Mick Schumacher , the son of seven-time world champion Michael, has confirmed that he will contest next season’s Formula 3 European Championship with the Prema Powerteam outfit, Autosport reports. The 17-year-old will step up to the championship after finishing runner-up in the German and Italian Formula 4 championships this year with Prema.

Boch jams with D.C.-bound rock band

Motor magnate and Donald Trump chum Ernie Boch Jr. was all smiles hosting an impromptu dinner and jam session at his Norwood manse with the hard rockers of Kings of Chaos, who are reportedly scheduled to perform at an inaugural week event. “Not at all,” said Boch about whether he would play the president-elect’s party.

Nigeria ‘crushes’ Boko Haram in one of last strongholds: Buhari

PanARMENIAN.Net – Nigerian soldiers have raided Boko Haram ‘s “last enclave” in Sambisa forest, and the insurgents have finally been crushed, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday, December 24, according to the Nigerian Eye. The president said in a statement that he was “most proud” to receive the “long-awaited and most gratifying news of the final crushing of Boko Haram terrorists.”

Ap Photos: a selection of pictures from the past week

Firefighters look at a toppled Christmas tree after a truck ran into a crowded Christmas market and killed several people in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Mevlut Mert Altintas, an off-duty police officer, shouts after shooting Andrei Karlov, right, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey, on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

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Former Coronation Street actress Katherine Kelly looks windswepst in Manchester

Carrie Fisher’s daughter rushes to mom’s intensive care bedside with her beloved dog, as pilot call reveals actress, 60, suffered a major heart attack on flight and ‘stopped breathing for 10 minutes’ Carrie Fisher is pictured beaming and full of health on European tour, days before plane heart attack: Star appeared on Graham Norton, filmed a new series of Catastophe and promoted her book before tragic flight ‘Sending all our love’: Mark Hamill reacts to Carrie Fisher’s heart attack as Chewbacca actor asks for ‘prayers for our friend’ Could self-styled ‘respectable former drug addict’ Carrie Fisher’s decades-long struggles with substance abuse and weight loss have caused her heart attack? Debbie Reynolds’ heartache: Carrie Fisher’s movie star mother, 84, is bombarded with support from well-wishers as her daughter, 60, fights for her life Baby boy dies after being taken off life support by … (more)

“Generation KKK” gets new title after backlash

PanARMENIAN.Net – A&E has made adjustments for “Generation KKK” which is due January 10. After numerous backlashes including from “Grey’s Anatomy” actress Ellen Pompeo, the network decided to change the title of the Ku Klux Klan series to “Escaping the KKK: A Documentary Series Exposing Hate in America”, AceShowbiz said. The cable TV has also responded to Pompeo’s criticism on Twitter, “The @aetv doc is abt extracting families from the KKK & exposing hate.

Oprah Winfrey Special:Michelle ObamaTONIGHT 8/7c Special Encore Presentation Watch Full Episode

Oprah Conducts Farewell Interview With First Lady Michelle Obama Oprah Winfrey, back to doing what she does best, sat down with First Lady Michelle Obama to talk about her final weeks in The White House. In the special, Oprah joins FLOTUS for her final one-on-one interview inside the First Family’s residence to talk about life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, her eight years as First Lady of the United States, the legacy she leaves behind, and what’s in store for the future.

Martin Kemp rejoins Birds Of A Feather flock for Christmas special

The Spandau Ballet star was one of man-eater Dorien’s conquests earlier this year in an episode where she was seen in a clinch with his character Vince in the back of a hearse. Martin is back for the comedy’s Christmas special, popping up as a bar owner in Morocco where the Birds have flown to in hopes of tracking down Tracey’s son Travis , who has gone missing on his gap year.

All you need: A chat with Beatles expert Mark Lewisohn

Hundreds of books have been written about the band, but none with such care and authority as those by the 58-year-old British author. His resume includes comprehensive releases on their concert performances and studio work , for which he was given a Beatle obsessive’s dream job, getting paid by EMI Records to enter the inner sanctum of the Abbey Road studio and listen to the band’s recordings.

Michelle Obama’s fashion influence rivaled Jackie Kennedy’s

In this Sept. 4, 2012 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama, dressed in a Tracy Reese pink silk jaquard dress, walks on the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Reese, who hails from Detroit, is clearly one of the first lady’s favored designers as Obama has been photographed in her clothes between 20 and 30 times.

Govinda: I wont work with Salman Khan – News

Its been quite sometime we haven’t seen the ace actor on big screen doing a substantial role, his past film KILL DILL, HAPPY ENDING failed to garner required buzz in industry. Although 90’s superstar Govinda has been loved for his roles as a comic actor and also an amazing dancer his films have always been widely appreciated by trhe masses.

Neha Bhasin: All actors are bad singers – News

Beautiful and gorgeous singer Neha Bhasin has sung various song in Bollywood, her latest one being ‘Jag Ghoomeya’ from Salman Khan starrer SULTAN for which she won an award recently as NEHA BHASIN In exclusive conversation with Neha she spills beans about winning an award, current music scenario in the industry and actors crooning Bollywood numbers and more. asked Neha if she expected an award for her SULTAN’s popular song Jag Ghoomeya to which she said, ” No I didn’t actually think I would be awarded for this but I knew the song is beautiful and soulful and has touched millions of heart.”

‘US Will Outlast Everyone in Nuclear Arms…

President-elect Donald Trump on today reportedly said he is fine with a nuclear arms race and exuded confidence that the US would outlast any another country in terms of atomic weapons. Trump reportedly said this in an off-air conversation to Mika Brzezinski, co-host of the popular ‘Morning-Joe’ show on MSNBC, the news channel said.

Wait, Did We See Diggle’s New Arrow Baby On Legends Of Tomorrow Last Season? Here’s What We Know

The DC universe on The CW went through some big changes this fall thanks to the Flashpoint arc on The Flash that altered the timeline of all three Earth-1 series. The Arrow character most affected by the Flashpoint timeline is undoubtedly John Diggle, whose baby daughter Sara was replaced by a baby boy named John Jr. The big question now is of whether the new John Jr. in the Flashpoint timeline is the same John Jr. who took up the mantle of the Green Arrow in one possible future, as seen on Legends of Tomorrow Season 1. Arrow and Legends executive producer Marc Guggenheim said this about John Jr.: We go back and forth on that.

Delroy Lindo helps Newark mayor feed homeless

… (wee-KWAY’-ick) High School featured sponsors from around the city and also included health screenings and entertainment. The London-born Lindo’s lengthy film career includes roles in movies such as “Crooklyn” and “Malcolm X” and the TV series …

A&E Changes Title of KKK Docuseries Following Criticism

The cabler on Friday unveiled a new title for its upcoming docuseries centered on the KKK, switching from Generation KKK to Escaping the KKK: A Documentary Series Exposing Hate in America . Along with the title adjustment, A&E also announced a new partnership with Color of Change, the next-generation African-American civil-rights organization that counts over 1 million members.

Wild Whip Up On Rangers, 7-4

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Islanders Easily Handle Sabres, 5-1

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Married to Medicine Houston Recap Episode 8: Mad twerkers

I’m sorry, what? We’re carrying a 36-year-old woman dressed like a silvery sardine into a party atop the shoulders of greased up beefcakes? Rachel and Ashandra join the sisters at Plants n’ Petals for some champagne . Dallas, left, is a lobbyist, so Ashandra wants him to use his connections to bring the big spenders to her event.

Airport Delays: Will you be home for Christmas?

By road or by air, a record number of travelers are expected at Lindbergh Field on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Nearly 8 million Southern California residents and 12.4 million statewide are expected to travel at least 50 miles away from home during the holiday period between Friday and Jan. 2 — a 1.8 percent increase over last year, the Automobile Club of Southern California said.

7 standout movie trends of 2016

… million). So here’s to well-executed righteous bunnies, forgetful fish, fluffy friends and disturbed birds. Entertainment was rocked by the return of a focus on O.J. Simpson in 2016, and those who put in the time for ESPN’s five-part documentary …

These actresses are winning ‘Elf on the Shelf’

These actresses are winning ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Their mad skills have us feeling very merry Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ioujhE The Christmas season will be coming to a close and we just want to say job well done to a few of our favorite celebrity elves. They managed to outdo themselves yet another year with their Elf on the Shelf vignettes.

Baby Driver Photos: First Look at Edgar Wright’s Music-Driven Film

A first look at the new Edgar Wright film , Baby Driver , has arrived in the form of two photos via EW . You can view the Baby Driver photos in the gallery below! Wright, whose previous credits include Shaun of the Dead , Hot Fuzz , Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and The World’s End , brought together a cast that includes Ansel Elgort as Baby, Kevin Spacey as Doc, Jon Hamm as Buddy, Lily James as Deborah, Eiza Gonzalez as Darling, Jon Bernthal as Griff, and Jamie Foxx as Bats.

One month out, Trump inauguration lacks star power

On January 18, 2009, the stars turned out in force in front of the Lincoln Memorial at a concert honoring then-President-elect Barack Obama. Denzel Washington spoke to kick off the event, then Bruce Springsteen performed, and then Mary J. Blige, Jon Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Garth Brooks, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Josh Groban, U2, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Shakira, Beyonce and many more.

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… an examination of race and celebrity. If it seemed like there were a lot of painful deaths this year in entertainment, it’s because there were. Natalie Cole technically died on January 31, 2015, but the announcement of her death on New Years Day …

Mormon Choir Performance at Trump Inauguration Draws Ire

The announcement that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony hasn’t been met with universal applause. Erika Munson, co-founder of the pro-LGBT rights group Mormons Building Bridges, said the performance will be seen as the faith’s official stamp of approval for Trump.

Lucy Hale speaks out after topless photos reportedly stolen and published online

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US allowing work to restart at nuke dump 3 years after leak

The U.S. Energy Department authorized its contractor Friday to begin disposing of radioactive waste again at the nation’s only underground repository, setting the stage for the first barrel to go below ground since a radiation release forced the facility to shut down nearly three years ago. Agency officials said the move confirms that numerous corrective actions uncovered during a recent review of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in southern New Mexico have been completed.

Trump Gets – Very Nice Letter’ From Vladimir Putin to…

“I hope both sides are able to live up to these thoughts, and we do not have to travel an alternate path,” Trump responds Friday President-elect Donald Trump shared a letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday that not only offered his “warmest Christmas and New Year greetings,” but also a political message of restoring “the framework of bilateral cooperation.” “A very nice letter from Vladimir Putin; his thoughts are so correct,” Trump said in a statement.

A new Christmas classic? Chewbacca roars out ‘Silent Night’

Chewbacca is no Bing Crosby, but the Wookie’s rendition of “Silent Night” is adding some “Star Wars” flair to the Christmas classic. The site How It Should Have Ended re-mixed audio of Chewie’s grunts and growls with clips from several “Star Wars” films to create a video that has been watched nearly 2.5 million times on YouTube.

A new Christmas classic? Chewbacca roars out ‘Silent Night’

Chewbacca is no Bing Crosby, but the Wookie’s rendition of “Silent Night” is adding some “Star Wars” flair to the Christmas classic. The site How It Should Have Ended re-mixed audio of Chewie’s grunts and growls with clips from several “Star Wars” films to create a video that has been watched nearly 2.5 million times on YouTube.

FILM: Business as Usual

HENRY JAMES ‘S DESCRIPTION of certain doorstop-sized nineteenth-century novels – the “large, loose, baggy monster” – applies pretty well to Maren Ade ‘s Toni Erdmann , a downbeat comic study of a dysfunctional father-daughter relationship that comes in a bit short of the three-hour mark, and which has as its keystone gag an actual large, loose, baggy monster. Ines is a thirtysomething German professional adrift in professional stasis despite her monomaniacal focus on climbing the corporate ladder at the backwater Romanian branch of a consultancy firm.

FILM: Business as Usual

HENRY JAMES ‘S DESCRIPTION of certain doorstop-sized nineteenth-century novels – the “large, loose, baggy monster” – applies pretty well to Maren Ade ‘s Toni Erdmann , a downbeat comic study of a dysfunctional father-daughter relationship that comes in a bit short of the three-hour mark, and which has as its keystone gag an actual large, loose, baggy monster. Ines is a thirtysomething German professional adrift in professional stasis despite her monomaniacal focus on climbing the corporate ladder at the backwater Romanian branch of a consultancy firm.

A running list of acts who refuse to perform at Trump’s inauguration

In 2009, President Obama scored Itzhak Perlman, Gabriela Montero, Yo-Yo Ma, and Anthony McGill, plus Aretha Franklin and her show-stopping hat and BeyoncA performing Etta James’ “At Last” during the Inaugural Ball; in 2013, he landed James Taylor, Kelly Clarkson, and BeyoncA . As for President-elect Donald Trump, who’s set to be inaugurated on January 20 because this nightmare is very, very real? He’s having a hard time convincing anyone to perform at his Inauguration Day ceremony.

The Miz and the Most Improved WWE Superstars in 2016

This year has seen WWE reintroduce the cruiserweight division and title, put the brand split back into play, call up numerous NXT stars while adding more names to the developmental system and create plans for a United Kingdom Championship and tournament. The level of talent has never been higher than it is right now, and it’s thanks to a combination of incredible veterans and newer faces who have the potential to become legends.

Loach’s ‘I, Daniel Blake’ emerges as a timely rallying cry

But his “I, Daniel Blake,” which won the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or, has powerfully struck a nerve, tapping into the same working-class frustrations that are upending politics in Europe and the U.S. The film, which opens in limited release in North America on Friday, has emerged as a kind of rallying cry, part film and part movement. It’s about a man – a cheery, blue-collar bloke – who, after a heart attack, is told by his doctor he’s too sick to work.

Donald Trump reignites debate on nuclear arms policy

US president-elect Donald Trump has re-opened the debate over nuclear proliferation, calling for America to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regarding nuclear weapons. His comments on Twitter came hours after Russian president Vladimir Putin said strengthening his country’s nuclear capabilities should be a chief military objective in the coming year.

Donald Trump lashes out at “so-called ‘A’ list…

In his quest to win the election, Donald Trump managed to offend the very entertainment industry that propped his name in the limelight for so many years. Now the president-elect can’t even book A-list talent to perform at his inauguration, an effective freeze out that reportedly has Trump livid.

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Barton back in trouble for breaking betting rules

In this Sunday, May 10, 2015 file photo, Queens Park Rangers’ Joey Barton watches the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England. After a short and ill-fated stint in Scottish football, Joey Barton is back in the English Premier League with former club Burnley.

Rockettes – appalled’ at order to perform at Trump…

“Finding out that it has been decided for us that Rockettes will be performing at the Presidential inauguration makes me feel embarrassed and disappointed,” wrote… At the moment, President-elect Donald Trump’s team is working to put together the businessman-turned-politician’s upcoming inauguration.

What’s new on Netflix Canada, CraveTV, Shudder in January

A monthly look at what’s scheduled to be added to the catalogues of streaming services Netflix Canada, CraveTV and Shudder: Neil Patrick Harris is transformed into the old, craggly villain Count Olaf in Netflix’s remake of the “A Series of Unfortunate Events” children’s book series. The eight-episode reboot launches on Jan. 13. Another high-profile kid-friendly title coming to the streaming service this month is “Big Hero 6,” which won last year’s best animated feature Oscar.

Martin Scorsese on ‘Silence:’ ‘I knew I wanted to make it, but I didn’t know how’

Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese says he waited for decades to adapt Shusaku Endo’s novel Silence for the silver screen, but it took years for him to figure out exactly how to do it. “Twenty-eight, 30 years ago, what was most important about it was the fact that I knew I wanted to make it, but I didn’t know how and, so, it’s taken about 20 years to reach this form,” Scorsese said at a New York press conference promoting the critically acclaimed film, which is in theaters now.

Lupus to keep Nick Cannon in hospital over Christmas

Lupus to keep Nick Cannon in hospital over Christmas ‘America’s Got Talent’ host: “Doctors say I will be back to normal before the New Year.” Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hgcuTZ In December, he announced he’s expecting his third child next year with ex-girlfriend Britanny Bell.

Top Picks: Jennifer Hudson on ‘Hairspray Live!,’ ‘Florence Foster Jenkins,’ and more

If you missed NBC’s latest live musical, “Hairspray Live!,” earlier this month, you can still check out one of the production’s best moments: Academy Award-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson taking on the song “I Know Where I’ve Been,” a performance that was widely viewed as a highlight of the broadcast. Hudson’s song can be seen on NBC’s YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/jhudsonhairspray .

Top 10 things to do

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who step up to do extraordinary things.

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The U.S. government is taking an increased interest in how American technology companies plan to address human rights abuses in Congo’s cobalt mines, according to a senior State Department official. The attention from State comes as industry groups have recently launched two initiatives aimed at curbing child labor and other dangerous practices in their cobalt supply chains.

Where to eat on New Year’s Eve

If 2016 left a sour taste in your mouth, good news: It’s almost over! What better way to refresh your palate than with a sumptuous holiday repast. Where to eat on New Year’s Eve If 2016 left a sour taste in your mouth, good news: It’s almost over! What better way to refresh your palate than with a sumptuous holiday repast.

In the wake of Ghost Ship fire, underground art spaces struggle

This Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 file photo shows the front of The Ghost Ship warehouse damaged from a deadly fire in Oakland, Calif. To set foot in the Ghost Ship on a party night was to pass through the industrial facade of an old warehouse and enter an exotic world glowing with rainbow lanterns, guarded by figures of Asian deities and pulsing with a welcoming vibe.

The best covers of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’

Leonard Cohen is no more – the Canadian folkie died at 82 on Nov. 7 – but his song “Hallelujah” is immortal, seemingly gaining in cultural strength with each passing year since its first appearance on his little-noticed 1984 album, “Various Positions.” It wasn’t released as a single at the time and had no impact at all for years afterward.

The Bachelorette’s Georgia Love and her sister Katie take a trip to Santa’s grotto

Love in Lapland! The Bachelorette’s Georgia Love and her sister Katie take a trip to Santa’s grotto as they sit on his knee for a festive photo And in the afternoon, Georgia Love paid a visit to Santa Claus as she posed for a festive photo with her sister Katie. Love in Lapland: On Friday afternoon, The Bachelorette’s Georgia Love paid a visit to Santa Claus as she posed for a festive photo with her sister Katie Earlier in the day, the former WIN News anchor made her debut on Studio 10, filling in for regular host Sarah Harris.

‘Homeland season 6 trailer mirrors reality

It seems as if the only thing ‘Homeland’ got wrong when imagining the next transition of presidential power was the gender of the new commander in chief. In the lengthy trailer released by Showtime this week, peeks into season six of the Emmy winning drama promise a tension-filled battle of power between the new, female president and the CIA.

Down but not out: Zoo’s old oak tree lives on

Down but not out: Zoo’s old oak tree lives on Deb Zureick and Steve Foltz won’t forget the night they lost “the old girl.” Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2imI8Ng Steve Foltz, director of horticulture and Deb Zureick, botanical garden manager, stand at the site where a 175-year-old oak tree at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden came down during a summer storm.

Actress and author Carrie Fisher.

Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, stars react to Carrie Fisher’s health crisis The ‘Star Wars’ actress suffered a heart attack onboard an LAX-bound plane on Friday. Check out this story on AlamogordoNews.com: http://usat.ly/2hh4fHk Carrie Fisher, photographed in December 2015, was being treated in an intensive care unit after a serious medical emergency on a flight, her brother Todd Fisher, told the Associated Press..

Pro Wrestling Has A Scott Boras-Like Super-Agent, And His Client List Is Mind Blowing

Serious Crashes Close I-25 North & South Of Denver Metro Area Two major accidents have Interstate 25 closed north and south of the Denver area. Former Nuggets Coach Karl Rips Into ‘Conundrum’ Anthony In Book Former Denver Nuggets coach George Karl takes aim at New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony and others in his upcoming book “Furious George,” calling Anthony a “conundrum” and a “user of people” during their time together.

Newton: Panthers should sit Kuechly, not jeopardize future

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates wide receiver Ted Ginn’s touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016.

Hogan pledges $7M for western Maryland city’s downtown

Gov. Larry Hogan played Santa Claus on Thursday, pledging $7 million over five years to help the western Maryland city of Hagerstown with a downtown revitalization plan anchored by educational and arts institutions. The Republican governor even sang “Jingle Bells” with scores of students from the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, a public high school that opened in 2009.

New Couple Alert! Kristen Stewart & Stella Maxwell ARE Dating

The news comes as a bit of a surprise considering the Twilight actress and St. Vincent made their red carpet debut in October, but they’ve both since moved on apparently! As we previously reported , the gorge starlets were spotted playing pool at a bar in Savannah, Georgia, and it turns out it’s because the Victoria’s Secret model flew out just to visit KStew! “When Kristen filmed in Savannah, she spent several days together with Stella, who came to visit her. She was with Kristen on the set most days and seemed to have fun.”

Mormon Tabernacle Choir to perform at Trump inauguration

In this Oct. 3, 2015 file photo, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings during the opening session of the two-day Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City. The church announced on its website Thursday that the 360-member volunteer choir will sing at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on January 20. less FILE – In this Oct. 3, 2015 file photo, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings during the opening session of the two-day Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City.

Justin Bieber Is Facing Legal Issues In Argentina Over Assault Case

Is it too late now to say sorry? Justin Bieber has remained relatively drama-free through 2016. Sure, he’s blown up at some noisy fans at his concerts and deactivated his Instagram, but compared to the egg-throwing , bucket-peeing , monkey-abandoning antics that we’ve come to expect from Justin Bieber in the past, this year has been incredibly tame.

Car Seat Headrest & Naked Giants – “This Must Be The Place (Naive …

Car Seat Headrest brought out fellow Seattle-based band Naked Giants out on tour with them earlier this year. The Will Toledo-led band covers a lot of different tracks during their sets, and at their homecoming gig at The Neptune last month, they covered the Talking Heads’ Speaking In Tongues track ” This Must Be the Place ” with the help of their opening band.

Full Justice League Movie Cast Revealed

Warner Bros. Pictures has revealed the full Justice League movie cast! The line-up includes Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Connie Nielsen as Queen Hippolyta, and J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon.

Dame Helen Mirren: 2016 not been great

The 71-year-old actress was asked to give an “inspirational Christmas message” and admitted that, on reflection, 2016 – which has seen the deaths of a host of famous faces including David Bowie, Prince, and her ‘Eye in the Sky’ co-star Alan Rickman, Britain opt to leave the EU and Donald Trump elected US president – hasn’t been too great. Appearing on ‘The Graham Norton Show’ alongside her ‘Collateral Beauty’ co-star Will Smith, she said: “Hello.

How Oprah lost those 40 pounds

Oprah Winfrey revealed this week that she lost more than 40 pounds, and she did it using one of the most popular weight loss programs out there: Weight Watchers. In a story first published on People magazine’s web site, Oprah said she’s still eating the tacos and pasta that she loves, and she doesn’t feel deprived following the Weight Watchers system.

Trump: US must ‘greatly strengthen’ nuclear capability

President-elect Donald Trump takes a question from a member of the media at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. Trump on Thursday abruptly called for the United States to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regarding nuclear weapons.

Viola Davis, Jimmy Fallon epically fail ‘Tonight Show’ Best Friends Challenge

Viola Davis, Jimmy Fallon epically fail ‘Tonight Show’ Best Friends Challenge Have these two met? Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hdnf9w This close to the gift-giving season you need to have a firm grip on friendship statuses. Will the recipient be getting a coffee mug or something you have to convince yourself not to keep? That’s where the Tonight Show “Best Friends Challenge” comes in.

‘Fences’ could use a little mending

After watching the new Denzel Washington vehicle, in which he stars and directs, I find myself in the awkward position of not being very enthusiastic about the source material for this play-turned-movie. That source material happens to be a Pulitzer- and Tony-winning work of art called “Fences” by August Wilson.

Held on obscenity charges, Egyptian author freed from prison

An Egyptian author has walked out of a Cairo police station after a court suspended his two-year prison sentence pending review of his appeal on obscenity charges. The year-long case of Ahmed Naji, after a magazine published a sexually explicit excerpt of his novel, has drawn international condemnation and accusations of a crackdown on freedom of expression.

Cancer-stricken ‘Jeopardy!’ player wins $103K before death

Faced with a terminal diagnosis in her battle against colon cancer, Cindy Stowell saw an appearance on “Jeopardy!” in her final months as a “good opportunity” to help others struggling against the disease by donating money she might win to cancer research. She made the most of it by winning six nights in a row and more than $103,000 in a run that ended on Wednesday’s episode.

Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira return to ‘Today’ as fill-ins

Two of Matt Lauer’s former “Today” show co-hosts – Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira – are returning to the show for a week each in January with Savannah Guthrie on maternity leave. Couric, who was “Today” host from 1989 to 2006, has returned for special occasions but this will be the first time in the anchor’s role.

tvDownload’s 2016 Superlatives: Biggest Heart, Most Musical and Couple That Never Was

Once again , we here at tvDownload forwent the traditional “Best of” lists for television, and instead are taking things yearbook-style: we’ve asked several contributors to help us pick shows, characters and actors that fit into the superlative model, and will be rolling out the awards through the holiday season. Today’s nominees are for Biggest Heart, Most Musically Inclined, and Cutest Couple That Never Was.

Star Wars’ Fan Makes – Rogue One’ Opening Crawl

If you are one of the people bummed that “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” was missing the franchise’s signature opening crawl, one fan has got your back. “Rogue One” was the first “Star Wars” film to not feature the opening crawl, a trademark that has made the films instantly recognizable since 1977.

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant share pic of new baby daughter

In this May 2, 2013, file photo, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, and his wife Vanessa Bryant arrive at “An Unforgettable Evening” benefiting EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund at The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, Calif. Bryant’s and his wife, Vanessa, both posted a picture of new daughter Bianka Bella Bryant on Twitter and Instagram Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016.

Katie Couric to return to ‘Today’ for one week

The veteran newswoman will return to her old stomping grounds for one week in January, opposite her former co-host Matt Lauer, ET confirms. Couric, who left “Today” full-time in 2006 to lead “CBS Evening News,” will be subbing in for Savannah Guthrie, who is on maternity leave since giving birth to her second child on Dec. 9. This isn’t the first time the 59-year-old Couric has returned to “Today.”

Depp demands $100G from ex

In new court docs filed by Depp’s divorce attorney, Laura Wasser, on Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by ET, Depp is asking that the court order Heard to pay $100,000 toward his attorneys’ fees and costs. Depp also wants to be allowed to deduct that amount from his next divorce settlement payment to Heard if she fails to pay within 10 days of the court’s order.

Pervert slumlord jailed for filming tenants having sex in his shed

‘Get my work off your walls!’: Ivanka Trump hit by protest from artists demanding their work be removed from her famous home because they’re ’embarrassed’ to be associated with her family Jury recommends death penalty for sex offender dubbed ‘Jaws’ who murdered four women while wearing an ankle monitor – and he AGREES with the verdict North Carolina Senate REJECTS repeal of controversial ‘bathroom bill’ – leaving transgender people banned from using the toilet of their choice Another hate crime hoax: Muslim Michigan student ‘made up’ claims man told her to remove her hijab or he would set her on fire Zsa Zsa Gabor’s widower gives morbid tour of her bedroom – including her deathbed – as the couple’s ‘houseboy’ dishes on their ‘abnormal’ marriage and claims they lived completely separate lives Professional poker player Phil Ivey is ordered to pay back Atlantic City casino $10 MILLION in … (more)

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The rural countryside of a fictional county in England provides the backdrop for this long-running crime series based on the novels of Caroline Graham. A lush visual style, quirky characters and ubiquitous red herrings recall classic public television British mysteries of the past.

TV baby blues

… shows are rarely able to match; and that commercial television tends to turn the news and everything else into entertainment, and every entertainment into some form of advertisement. The bloated presidential election campaign of 2016, as televised, …

Jerry Seinfeld

Famed for starring in the Seinfeld television series, this renowned comedian takes center stage at The Colosseum for two nights. 7:30 pm, $83-$165, Caesars Palace, The Colosseum, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-731-7333.

Bella Thorne takes to Twitter to address Tyler Posey relationship…

‘We never lived together’: Bella Thorne takes to Twitter to address Tyler Posey relationship rumors… after cuddling up to Charlie Puth The 19-year-old Shake It Up starlet took to Twitter on Wednesday evening and offered up some surprising revelations about her and possibly ex boyfriend Tyler Posey. New information? Bella Thorne, 19, took to Twitter on Wednesday evening and offered up some surprising revelations about her and possibly ex boyfriend Tyler Posey One tweet read ‘Haha yeah and me and ty never lived together… We just were always together… Rumors rumors can’t always believe the media.’

SiriusXM to give Alec Baldwin, 2 Dope Queens podcasts a radio home

In this Jan. 13, 2015 file photo, actor Alec Baldwin attends a special screening of his film “Still Alice” in New York. The satellite giant SiriusXM is giving a radio home to several popular podcasts, picking up 11 programs produced by New York’s WNYC Studios, including Baldwin’s “Here’s the Thing” and the irreverent “2 Dope Queens.”

AsSeenOnTV.pro Launches DRTV Campaign with MakingCosmetics

MakingCosmetics operates under cGMP quality standards and is registered with the FDA, which allows the offering of OTC active pharmaceutical ingredients Kevin Harrington, one of the original Sharks from hit reality series Shark Tank, and the Product Managers of AsSeenOnTV.pro are pleased to announce the launch of a new DRTV campaign with MakingCosmetics. MakingCosmetics is a globally operating retail and wholesale supplier of 1,000+ cosmetic ingredients for making personal care products and color cosmetics.

Most Influential 2016: Steven Clark

Steven Clarklives in Irvine and is one of the stars of a new A&E reality series called “Born This Way,” which follows Clark and six other young adults with Down syndrome as they live their lives. His work on the reality TV series ‘Born This Way’ opened hearts and eyes to all that young adults with Down syndrome can do.

Patriots Day’ Actor Says It’s Not Too Soon for a Movie…

“Because the world is being deluged by these terrorist acts all over, not just here in America but everywhere a film like ‘Patriots Day’… Michael Beach, who plays former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick in “Patriots Day,” about the Boston Marathon Bombing, sat down with TheWrap’s Stuart Brazell discuss whether the film dramatizing the 2013 terrorist attack was made too soon. “Because the world is being deluged by these terrorist acts all over, not just here in America but everywhere, I think a film like ‘Patriots Day’ helps us,” Beach said.

Baby meerkat Oleg walking in a Frozen wonderland in new TV ad

The nation’s most popular meerkats are back for a brand new Christmas outing – and this time baby Oleg and his new friend Ayana are the stars. The advert, for comparison website comparethemarket.com, has been created in collaboration with Disney’s Frozen and will be broadcast for the first time on Christmas Day on ITV from 8pm.

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Trisha Gene Brady , Bowman Townsend, Cruz Contreras and Sam Quinn – perform at The Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, N.C., on Dec. 2. Black Lillies frontman Cruz Contreras will lead his band to the stage at The Mill and Mine on New Year’s Eve, and the former Blount County resident will join the group on its inaugural European tour starting in January. The Black Lillies, whose members include frontman Cruz Contreras and bass player Sam Quinn, will perform a New Year’s Eve show at The Mill and Mine in Knoxville.

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Trisha Gene Brady , Bowman Townsend, Cruz Contreras and Sam Quinn – perform at The Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, N.C., on Dec. 2. Black Lillies frontman Cruz Contreras will lead his band to the stage at The Mill and Mine on New Year’s Eve, and the former Blount County resident will join the group on its inaugural European tour starting in January. The Black Lillies, whose members include frontman Cruz Contreras and bass player Sam Quinn, will perform a New Year’s Eve show at The Mill and Mine in Knoxville.

‘Stop thinking of the market as a whole and think of it as a market of stocks.’

There are very few profit-takers in this market, Jim Cramer told his Mad Money viewers Wednesday, and with so little overhead resistance, stocks still have a lot more room to run. How can the dramatic rise of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since the election be justified? Cramer said that if you look at each stock individually, you’ll see that there are many reasons not to sell.

‘Stop thinking of the market as a whole and think of it as a market of stocks.’

There are very few profit-takers in this market, Jim Cramer told his Mad Money viewers Wednesday, and with so little overhead resistance, stocks still have a lot more room to run. How can the dramatic rise of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since the election be justified? Cramer said that if you look at each stock individually, you’ll see that there are many reasons not to sell.

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Tricks To Preparing The Crispiest Latke This Chanukah

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Adam Saleh, YouTube prankster, says Delta bounced him from flight for speaking Arabic

YouTube star Adam Saleh, best known for his pranking videos, as well as his examinations of how the world interacts with Muslims, was removed from a Delta flight Wednesday at Heathrow Airport in London. Saleh claims he was asked to leave the flight after some passengers reported being uncomfortable after Saleh was heard speaking Arabic on the phone to his mother, as well as to Slim Albaher, his travel companion.

Adam Saleh, YouTube prankster, says Delta bounced him from flight for speaking Arabic

YouTube star Adam Saleh, best known for his pranking videos, as well as his examinations of how the world interacts with Muslims, was removed from a Delta flight Wednesday at Heathrow Airport in London. Saleh claims he was asked to leave the flight after some passengers reported being uncomfortable after Saleh was heard speaking Arabic on the phone to his mother, as well as to Slim Albaher, his travel companion.

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Our take: The 10 best songs of 2016 Which songs captivated the USA TODAY music team this year. Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: http://usat.ly/2iaQKe2 Which songs captivated critics in 2016? USA TODAY’s Maeve McDermott and Patrick Ryan share their 10 best tracks of the year, from mega-hits to more obscure favorites.

Paterson, Trailer and Information

A week in the life of Paterson ; a bus driver who happens to live in Paterson, New Jersey to the amusement of everyone he meets. He’s also a talented poet, who writes based on his simple daily observations and is never found without his notebook.

Lena Dunham gave a very Lena Dunham apology for her controversial comment on abortion

After outrage erupted over Lena Dunham’s recent remark that “I still haven’t had an abortion, but I wish I had,” the “Girls” star posted a lengthy apology to her Instagram account late Tuesday. “My words were spoken from a sort of ‘delusional girl’ persona I often inhabit, a girl who careens between wisdom and ignorance and it didn’t translate,” she said in her Instagram post.

Polly’s new fave: Bone’s grass-fed burgers

Polly’s new fave: Bone’s grass-fed burgers Curtis Bonekemper took the plunge with his business Bone’s Burgers this year. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2iaGdQ2 Having a food truck is like a serious dating relationship: you see how it goes, get to know each other, but keep short of being fully committed.

Even Christmas greenery has a backstory

Even Christmas greenery has a backstory Let’s discuss this special holiday with some fun facts and edibles. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2ib4BRr Christmas has finally arrived and because of the upcoming holidays, I’ve decided to give you and your outdoor living area a short Christmas vacation.

Diane Rehm departs NPR on Friday

Radio host Diane Rehm is known for smart talk, and so her departure from NPR is reason for sadness and gratitude. She logged more than 40 years on the air, and you can hear some of her best work next week, Monday through Dec. 30. Higher costs of making and marketing big movies, as well as plummeting home video revenue, have dragged down studio profits.

Lena Dunham apologizes

The Girls star came under fire on Tuesday when she said she wished she had personal experience of going through an abortion so she could use her celebrity platform to beat the stigma surrounding it. During her latest Women of the Hour podcast, the actress and women’s rights campaigner said, “Now I can say that I still haven’t had an abortion, but I wish I had.”

Enzian: Henry Maldonado receives lifetime honor

Henry Maldonado has been a force in Central Florida as general manager at WKMG-Channel 6 for seven years and now as Enzian president. Henry Maldonado has been a force in Central Florida as general manager at WKMG-Channel 6 for seven years and now as Enzian president.

Celebrity birthdays for Dec. 21, 2016

Country singer Freddie Hart is 90. Talk-show host Phil Donahue is 81. Actress Jane Fonda is 79. Actor Samuel L. Jackson is 68. Actor Dennis Boutsikaris is 64. Singer Betty Wright is 63. Actress Jane Kaczmarek is 61. Country singer Lee Roy Parnell is 60. Entertainer Jim Rose of The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow is 60. Actor-comedian Ray Romano is 59. Country singer Christy Forester of the Forester Sisters is 54. Drummer Murph of Dinosaur Jr. is 52. Guitarist Gabrielle Glaser is 51. Actor-comedian Andy Dick is 51. Actor Kiefer Sutherland is 50. Actress Karri Turner is 50. Actress Khrystyne Haje is 48. Country singer Brad Warren of The Warren Brothers is 48. Actress Julie Delpy is 47. Contemporary Christian singer Natalie Grant is 45. Singer-guitarist Brett Scallions is 45. Singer Lukas Rossi of Rock Star Supernova is 40. Actress Rutina Wesley is 38. Keyboardist Anna Bulbrook of Airborne Toxic … (more)

Donald Trump, A Uniquely American Populist

Two days after the U.S. presidential election, Marine Le Pen the leader of the right wing French National Front tweeted out congratulations to Donald Trump. During a controversial BBC interview that aired a few days later, Le Pen summed up how she believes the American election will affect her own electoral chances.

Here’s what Chic’s Nile Rodgers Said About the Rock and Roll Hall of…

Chic’s Nile Rodgers , the producer behind Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” and David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” will be receiving an award for musical excellence. His prize raises a big question Westword spoke with him about it in February: Why, after eleven nominations, has the disco sensation Chic still not been inducted? …thinking about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame brings a smile to my face, because if people knew me – and a lot of people at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame know me – they’d know I don’t make music for awards.

Denver Noise Fest 2016 Begins Tonight at Globe Hall

Despite the recent shutdown of Rhinoceropolis, Denver Noise Fest 2016, originally scheduled to happen at the DIY space, will go on at nearby Globe Hall. The festival showcasing the diverse noise scene locally, nationally and internationally is in its seventh year and goes for two days, December 21 and 22. Tonight’s headliner is Berlin-based act Slow Slow Loris.

Absolute Vinyl is a Rare Record Collector’s Paradise

Finding dusty record shops that cater to artsy geeks has never been so hard in Boulder, where the city’s eccentric charm has been diluted by a sky-high cost of living and an influx of techies from the coasts. Owners Doug and Annie Gaddy, a husband-wife duo, will celebrate the shop’s eighth anniversary and the sale of its 80,000th record next month.

The CutLena Dunham Apologized for a Distasteful Jokea About…

During Lena Dunham’s podcast, Women of the Hour , the actress ignited controversy when she discussed the stigma around abortion. Dunham, who has never had had an abortion, shared an anecdote about her internalized stigma around the procedure, even as a feminist, before wrapping up the segment by saying, “Now I can say that I still haven’t had an abortion, but I wish I had.”

Human connections and telling new stories motivates these actresses

Several of the year’s actresses in supporting roles – Naomie Harris, Felicity Jones, Nicole Kidman, Aja Naomi King, Octavia Spencer and Michelle Williams – describe the routes they took to connect with their characters. Several of the year’s actresses in supporting roles – Naomie Harris, Felicity Jones, Nicole Kidman, Aja Naomi King, Octavia Spencer and Michelle Williams – describe the routes they took to connect with their characters.

Star Wars goes rogue

Disclaimer: I will try to get through this entire review without spoilers, but be forewarned that the Star Wars universe is particularly difficult to describe sans spoilers after decades of releasing the most popular movies of all time. Now that that’s out of the way, I can tell you that “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is the first in a series of planned standalone spin-off films that also includes one about the young Han Solo that will now come every two years, opposite the main Star Wars franchise films currently scheduled for 2017 and 2019.

Sir Patrick Stewart’s US comedy show is cancelled

The comedy from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane revolved around Sir Patrick’s character Walter Blunt, a British TV host intent on conquering the world of American cable news. Carmi Zlotnik, programming president at Starz, told the Hollywood Reporter: “While Walter may not be returning to the airwaves, we are incredibly proud of the work that was done these past two seasons.”

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Vaughn Johnson is the overnight sports producer, and also runs the “Squared Circle” blog on Philly.com, which covers the world of professional wrestling in Philadelphia and beyond. He’s interviewed dozens of people from various promotions around the world, including WWE and Ring of Honor, and has covered WrestleMania three times for Philly.com.

Spotlight – Chronixx

The Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment section continues its daily 2016 Year In Review, with people who made an impact during the year. IN terms of hit songs, 2016 was not prolific for Chronixx.

‘Hairspray’ award-winner Dick Latessa dies

Veteran Broadway actor Dick Latessa, who starred in the original productions of “Follies,” “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and “The Will Rogers Follies” and who won a Tony Award playing Harvey Fierstein’s onstage husband in the original cast of “Hairspray” has died aged 87. “This was a man who defined pro, with the timing of a Swiss watch and a voice, a smile and sweet soul that made you feel special just to know him,” Fierstein wrote of his former co-star on Facebook. No other details on the death were immediately available.

Real or fake: Kareena Kapoor Khan & baby Taimur Ali Khan’s picture – News

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan gave birth to her first child Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi yesterday and the internet broke down with congratulatory messages and speculation over when the Nawab’s khandaan will share the first picture of their baby boy. FANS SHARED THIS FAKE IMAGE OF KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN AND HER BABY TAIMUR Saif Ali Khan did release an official statement thanking the media and the fans for their love; however no images of Kareena and baby Taimur were shared with this statement.

Special feature: Popular screen adaptations of ‘Snow White’

The legendary German fairy tale ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, which was adapted for the screen by Walt Disney Pictures in animated form and released on this day, December 21 in 1937. The film went on to create history, not only for it’s outstanding production values but also as the world’s first feature-length animated film.

Midsomer Murders

The rural countryside of a fictional county in England provides the backdrop for this long-running crime series based on the novels of Caroline Graham. A lush visual style, quirky characters and ubiquitous red herrings recall classic public television British mysteries of the past.

Ryan Phillippe Jumps Into the WWE Ring With Mojo Rawley

Stranger things have happened – and the “Shooter” star already has his tag team partner picked out if he decides to take a break from acting to become a wrestler. Phillippe was the latest Hollywood star to be a guest on WWE’s “SmackDown Live” Tuesday and he made instant buddies with the most hyped man in town, Mojo Rawley.

Needle Exchange: a DJ Questionnaire with Airick X

A break-in party situated at a school. It was ages ago, in another city. It was adrenaline-filled because the police showed up and there were people running everywhere, but not really in fear-more or less laughing and kinda taking in that the police can’t really arrest over 300 people.

Erika Girardi flashes private parts before heading to…

Chilling moment married E! reality star, 36, is led from a birthday party by her nursing student ‘lover’ before he ‘beat her to death with a hammer and buried her naked in his backyard’ Where is the man with the Midas touch? Police identify suspect who ‘swiped $1.6m of GOLD FLAKES from New York security van’ three months ago – and say he may have fled to Los Angeles Five people killed die when Boeing cargo plane overshoots the runway on takeoff just moments before crashing in a Colombia field Prosecutors say country star Jean Shepard’s 79-year-old widower will NOT be charged with shooting and killing the boyfriend, 21, who stabbed his granddaughter to death in his basement ‘He took four or five bites at a time BEFORE chewing’: Singles reveal the simple things that totally ruined their otherwise successful dates On a health kick? Eat PURPLE food: From fighting cancer to weight loss, 5 … (more)

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James Taylor cancels Manila concert over Duterte’s drug war

James Taylor has canceled his February concert in Manila, saying reports of summary executions of suspected drug offenders in the Philippines without judicial proceedings are “deeply concerning and unacceptable.” The American singer-songwriter tweeted Wednesday that he had been looking forward to performing in Manila and that it saddened him to cancel the concert.

Marla Maples and kid book author in movie theater altercation

Actress Marla Maples is seen at the R Lounge where Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege Celebrated Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Final Performance in “Hamilton.” The second wife of the President-elect was involved in a “verbal altercation” with children’s book author Deborah Gregory at a movie screening when, according to our sources, there was disagreement over her seating assignment.

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Despite the snowfall that blanketed New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 17, the musical debuted to a full house, at the Union County Performing Arts Center LOFT theater. ‘Who Am I: A Christmas Lullaby’ opens at UCPAC Despite the snowfall that blanketed New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 17, the musical debuted to a full house, at the Union County Performing Arts Center LOFT theater.

These 8 artworks will grace area billboards in 2017

Drivers will soon get some new scenery along Lehigh Valley highways, thanks to the eight winners of the ArtPop 2017 Billboard Competition . On Tuesday, Adams Outdoor Advertising and ArtsQuest announced the group of eight artists whose work will decorate billboards starting Jan. 2 and continuing through 2017.

The New Colony Welcomes New Ensemble Members

“We’re so pleased to invite this talented group of artists and theatermakers into our Ensemble, all of whom have demonstrated a true passion for making change in our industry and world by creating new work, nurturing new artists and engaging with new audiences,” comments Co-Artistic Director Andrew Hobgood . “Growing our ensemble is integral since The New Colony develops more new theater each year than we can possibly produce in a single season.

FILE – Merry Christmas decorations

Austin Travis County Integral Care sent a memo asking its employees not to use the words “Merry Christmas” in front of patients. The memo was sent after one patient, who is not Christian, was unhappy with Christmas decorations at one of their clinics.

Patriots Day’ Star Alex Wolff on How He Got Tricked to…

“They just described him as a 19-year-old kid, hip-hop influenced, cocky and desperately trying to please his brother,” actor tells TheWrap Alex Wolff auditioned for the role of a 19-year-old kid who was heavily influenced by hip-hop and constantly tried to impress his older brother. Only when he Googled the name Dzhokhar Tsarnaev did he make the connection that he was auditioning for the role of one of the two the Boston Marathon bombers in “Patriots Day.”

Even Hollywood Can’t Save China’s Box Office This Year

The release of the year-end Chinese box office numbers has become an exercise in self-congratulation, as the Middle Kingdom has celebrated astronomical increases – like last year’s 49 percent – in its annual gross, putting it on an accelerating pace to catch the U.S. as the world’s largest movie market. This year, however, will be different and the scores of Hollywood superheroes who graced China’s silver screens in 2016 couldn’t swoop in to save the day.