Day: January 28, 2017

British stars bid for success at SAG awards

Oscar nominees Andrew Garfield, Dev Patel and Naomie Harris are among a host of British stars hoping for success at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Oscar nominees Andrew Garfield, Dev Patel and Naomie Harris are among a host of British stars hoping for success at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Malia Obama ditches Palm Springs for Sundance pipeline protest

Malia Obama ditches Palm Springs for Sundance pipeline protest Former first daughter was seen at screenings and a Standing Rock protest in Utah. Check out this story on thetowntalk.com: http://usat.ly/2jIjec5 Four days after her father left office, Malia Obama was seen on the main drag in Park City, Utah, Monday during the Sundance Film Festival.

DIY vs. Authors of Pain: NXT TakeOver San Antonio Winner and Reaction

The Authors of Pain continued their dominance over the NXT tag team division Saturday at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio by beating DIY to win the NXT Tag Team Championships. After months of pursuing the titles, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa finally ascended to the top of NXT’s tag team division when they defeated The Revival in an epic 2-out-of-3 Falls match at NXT TakeOver: Toronto.

Kate v Meghan: Who wears the cool crown?

They’re both gorgeous, glamorous and adored by royal brothers, but how does glossy good girl the Duchess of Cambridge measure up against sassy Suits star Meghan Markle? has never had a real job, having spent her 20s waiting for her prince. The strategy worked, but would you suggest to your own daughter that she take such a route to her happy ever after? Meghan’s ‘made it moment’ came when she was cast in Suits as the smart and sexy lawyer Rachel Zane, pictured ‘s ‘made it’ moment was never going to be walking down the aisle in a tiara – it was being cast as smart, sexy paralegal Rachel Zane in cult US TV series Harry loves an ambitious woman, and Meghan strikes us as the kind of gal who could manage both slippers and ceilings.

Arkansas chicken adjusts to one-legged life

What do a one-legged Rhode Island Red chicken and country music legend Reba McEntire have in common? They share a first name and a will to survive. In the country music star’s case, her will to survive is expressed in a song titled “I’m a Survivor,” that served as the theme song for her television show.

Sundance Boss Slams Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban At Awards Show

“As I’ve heard the news outside Park City during our time here, I’m more convinced than ever that independent perspectives in film and documentary matter,” Sundance Institute boss Keri Putnam told the Hollywood A-lister crowd tonight early in the awards ceremony for the 2017 Sundance Film Festival in a clear salvo to the opening days of the administration of Donald Trump . “I want to take a moment to talk about the international artists like these award winners, they are such an important part of our community,” Putnam added after announcing the Institute’s Global Filmmakers awards winners, that included Iran’s Massoud Bakhshi and her Yalda film.

Singaporean filmmaker Kirsten Tan wins prestigious Sundance award for Pop Aye

SINGAPORE: Singaporean filmmaker Kirsten Tan made history on Sunday when her debut feature film POP AYE won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Screenwriting at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival held in Park City, Utah. This unprecedented win makes POP AYE the first Singapore film and Tan, the first ever Singaporean to achieve such a feat at the celebrated festival.

OU football journal: Musburger expands on Sugar Bowl comments

Brent Musburger, right, prepares with Dick Vitale for his final broadcast at Saturday’s men’s college basketball game in Norman between Oklahoma and Florida. [PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN] Longtime broadcaster Brent Musburger was in Norman on Saturday, calling his next-to-last game and is final game with longtime basketball partner Dick Vitale .

John Hurt, Oscar-nominated actor who starred in ‘The Elephant Man,’ dies at 77

The versatile actor Sir John Hurt , who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrified them in “Alien,” and spoofed that very same scene in “Spaceballs,” has died. He was 77. Twice nominated for an Oscar for playing the tortured John Merrick in David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” and for his role as the heroin addict Max in “Midnight Express,” Hurt’s career spanned more than 50 years.

Amy Duggar watches actor replay painful childhood memories

‘Just unbearable!’: Amy Duggar confirms she used to play outside as a child to avoid her parents’ fights during emotional Marriage Bootcamp Amy Duggar relived painful memories as she watched a child actor portray a young version of herself on an episode of Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars that aired on Friday. Amy, 30, slowly realized as the young girl spoke that she was actually talking about things that happened to her when she was little.

‘Hamilton’ actresses to sing ‘America the Beautiful’ at Super Bowl

Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, and Jasmine Cephas Jones, the original cast members that played the Schuyler Sisters in the hit Broadway show “Hamilton: An American Musical,” will sing “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl LI, the NFL announced on Friday. The three have a cult following by “Hamilton” fans as the female stars of the musical who sing some of the show’s most popular songs.

12 gravesites and $200K angels for Moore’s Conn burial

Mary Tyler Moore, the actress recipient of Emmys, Golden Globe awards and People’s Choice Awards, at her home in Greenwich, Conn., Dec. 15, 2011. Mary Tyler Moore, the actress recipient of Emmys, Golden Globe awards and People’s Choice Awards, at her home in Greenwich, Conn., Dec. 15, 2011.

12 Classic shows you didn’t know Moore produced

Mary Tyler Moore is well-known as a comedian and actress, but her production company, MTM Enterprises, is responsible for a host of classic TV shows… The acclaimed sitcom that bears Mary Tyler Moore ‘s name ran for seven season and won numerous awards. It cemented Moore as a comedy legend.

Fargo’ Creator Noah Hawley Jets From Canada to LA…

“At 3 a.m. this morning I was standing on the side of the road in Calgary, it was 10 below zero,” said showrunner Noah… “I’m not going to be very articulate,” showrunner Noah Hawley admitted to guests as he introduced his new FX series “Legion” in West Hollywood on Thursday night. “At 3 a.m. this morning, I was standing on the side of the road in Calgary, and it was 10 below zero as we wrapped the first hour of ‘Fargo’ [season 3].

Academy Calls Possible Ban of Asghar Farhadi from Oscars…

Filmmaker, whose film “The Salesman” is a nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, may be the most prominent person affected by President Trump’s executive order The Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences issued a statement Saturday, calling President Trump’s executive order that could prevent Iranian director Asghar Farhadi from entering the U.S. to attend next month’s Academy Awards “extremely troubling.” “The Academy celebrates achievement in the art of filmmaking, which seeks to transcend borders and speak to audiences around the world, regardless of national, ethnic, or religious differences,” the Academy statement reads.

How a ‘paperclip’ in the leg reduces high blood pressure

Oscar-nominated Iranian director is blocked from attending awards ceremony, airlines across the globe eject Muslim travelers and scores are in limbo at U.S. airports under Trump’s immigration ban Protests at JFK airport after 12 are held overnight in confusion at Trump immigrant ban – including Iraqi who worked as a U.S. army translator for ten years Iran will retaliate against Trump’s immigration ban by ‘limiting visas to American tourists’ – as other world leaders unite in anger over president’s executive order ‘All our hopes and dreams vanished’: Refugees, Middle Eastern relatives of Americans and immigrants already in the U.S. speak of their fears in the wake of Trump’s immigration ban Killed by their 3D printer: San Francisco couple and their cats are poisoned to death by carbon monoxide from hi-tech gadget At last… scientists finally discover that your fingers wrinkle when … (more)

Perry Mason Actress Barbara Hale Dies

Barbara Hale, who played secretary Della Street in the Perry Mason television series and movies, died Thursday at her home in Sherman Oaks, California. She was 94. Her son, the actor William Katt, said, “We’ve all been so lucky to have her for so long.

Top StoryAn Oscar-nominated director can’t attend the Academy Awards because of Trump’s ban

Under the terms of President Donald Trump’s recent immigration ban , an Iranian director won’t be let into the United States to attend the Feb. 26 Academy Awards ceremony, according to CBS News . Iran is one of the seven predominantly Muslim nations – including Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen – in which residents are barred entry into the U.S. for 90 days, The New York Times reported .

Malia Obama ditches Palm Springs for Sundance pipeline protest

Malia Obama ditches Palm Springs for Sundance pipeline protest Former first daughter was seen at screenings and a Standing Rock protest in Utah. Check out this story on Daily-Times.com: http://usat.ly/2jIjec5 Four days after her father left office, Malia Obama was seen on the main drag in Park City, Utah, Monday during the Sundance Film Festival.

Comedian Greg Davies has unravelled a family secret on who Do You Think You Are

Welsh-born actor and comedian Greg Davies got much more than he bargained for when he agreed to appear in the family history programme Who Do You Think You Are? The 48-year-old, who is best known for his role as Mr Gilbert in the hit TV show The Inbetweeners, is taking part in the show that traces the ancestry of celebrities to find out more about the Welsh side of his family. In the show, which airs this week, Greg revealed that his Welsh father hinted at secrets within the Davies family, secrets that Greg, a giant of British comedy who stands at 6ft 8″ was keen to explore.

Deadline approaches for Cleveland Indians Larry Doby Fund,…

Groups have until Feb. 14 to apply for money through the Larry Doby Youth Fund , which was created by the Cleveland Indians fewer than four months ago and which quickly topped $1 million in donations. Ask manager Terry Francona what he’s most proud of during his career, and you might be surprised what you won’t hear: It’s not making the World Series last year or leading Boston to its first World Series title in 86 years, in 2004.

Feds: Arrests in Scam on ‘Hamilton,’ Adele Shows

Two men were charged Friday with roles in Ponzi schemes that cheated wealthy people, including some who believed they were investing in ticket businesses for popular shows like an Adele concert and Broadway’s ” Hamilton .” Joseph Meli, 42, of Manhattan, and Steven Simmons, 48, of Wilton, Connecticut , were arrested on charges alleging they enticed wealthy individuals to make multi-million-dollar investments.

Controversial Wisconsin sheriff to speak tonight in Minneapolis

In this July 18, 2016 file photo, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke speaks during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Four-term Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., who delivered an emphatic address on law and order during the first day last year’s Republican National Convention, will speak in Minneapolis Saturday night at an event hosted by the not-for-profit RightWay Minnesota.

John Hurt, Oscar nominated for a oeThe Elephant Mana dies at 77

The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and spoof that very same scene in “Spaceballs,” has died. He was 77. Twice nominated for an Oscar for playing the tortured John Merrick in David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” and for his role as the heroin addict Max in “Midnight Express,” Hurt’s career spanned over 50 years.

British actor John Hurt, star of Harry Potter and ‘The Elephant Man,’ dies aged 77

British actor John Hurt, a two-time Oscar nominee who played a wide variety of roles on film, TV and in theater, has died aged 77 from pancreatic cancer, family members confirmed Saturday. The actor, who was critically acclaimed for his portrayal of Caligula in the highly regarded TV series “I Claudius”, as well as John Merrick in David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” and wand expert Mr Ollivander in the “Harry Potter” films, was a character actor with a distinctive, smoky voice, who worked on both sides of the Atlantic in small, independent films as well as blockbusters.

Julianna Pena ‘didn’t want to share spotlight with Conor McGregor’, turned down UFC 205

But that doesn’t mean The Ultimate Fighter 18 winner was afraid of the fight in theory, which she proved by accepting the matchup with Shevchenko on Saturday night in the main event of UFC on FOX 23 in Denver. The fighter known as “The Venezuelan Vixen” confirmed to MMA Fighting that she did, in fact turn down an offer to meet Shevchenko back at the UFC’s debut show at New York’s Madison Square Garden in November.

Widow pays tribute to ‘most sublime of actors’ Sir John Hurt

The widow of Sir John Hurt has said it will be a “strange world” without the veteran actor following his death at the age of 77. Anwen Hurt said that the Oscar-nominated star died at his home in Norfolk on Wednesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. In a statement to the Press Association, she said: “It is with deep sadness that I have to confirm that my husband, John Vincent Hurt, died on Wednesday 25th January 2017 at home in Norfolk.

Weekend picks for book lovers

Weekend picks for book lovers Spend your weekend reading ‘The Girl Before.’ Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jHtXn1 What should you read this weekend? USA TODAY’s picks for book lovers include a new thriller with, yes, Girl in the title.

Netflix, Amazon, YouTube at Sundance: A new world order? – CNET

Amazon nabbed one of the biggest deals of this year’s Sundance Film Fest when it bought the rights to “The Big Sick” for about $12 million. “YouTube, Netflix and others investing in digital creations [means] the output is on par with what is coming out of Hollywood,” said Jamie Byrne, director of creators for YouTube, which screened its first original movie at Sundance this year and has sponsored the fest’s short-film program for half a decade.

Ralph Macchio to guest star on AMC’s ‘Comic Book Men’

Ralph Macchio is to guest star on the mid-Season 6 premiere of the reality show Comic Book Men , AMC announced Friday. The series follows the knowledgeable and entertaining staff who work at filmmaker Kevin Smith ‘s New Jersey comic-book and pop-culture memorabilia shop, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash.

Gambia’s new leader vows overhaul of feared security service

Hundreds of thousands turned out Thursday to greet President Adama Barrow… President Donald Trump bars all refugees from entering the United States for four months _ and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely _ declaring the ban necessary to prevent “radical Islamic terrorists” from… President Donald Trump bars all refugees from entering the United States for four months _ and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely _ declaring the ban necessary to prevent “radical Islamic terrorists” from entering the nation Ken Hartle, who as a Navy diver during World War II had the grim task of retrieving bodies from ships sunk by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, has died Ken Hartle, who as a Navy diver during World War II had the grim task of retrieving bodies from ships sunk by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, has died The March for Life has become a familiar ritual in Washington after more than … (more)

John Hurt, Oscar nominated for ‘The Elephant Man’ dies at 77

The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and spoof that very same scene in “Spaceballs,” has died. He was 77. Twice nominated for an Oscar for playing the tortured John Merrick in David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” and for his role as the heroin addict Max in “Midnight Express,” Hurt’s career spanned over 50 years.

Katie Price aims to take online troll issue to Government after son targeted

Former glamour model Katie Price wants to meet Government ministers to discuss tackling online trolls after her disabled son was targeted. Katie Price suggested an incident in which her disabled son was targeted for abuse online was not an isolated case Former glamour model Katie Price wants to meet Government ministers to discuss tackling online trolls after her disabled son was targeted.

John Hurt, Oscar nominated for a oeThe Elephant Mana dies at 77

Twice nominated for an Oscar for playing the tortured John Merrick in David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” and for his role as the heroin addict Max in “Midnight Express,” Hurt’s career spanned over 50 years. After minor television and film appearances, his breakout came in 1966 as Richard Rich in Fred Zinnemann’s “A Man For All Seasons,” followed by his portrayal of Caligula in the BBC miniseries “I, Claudius” in 1976.

Gut wins downhill as Vonn crashes for 2nd straight day

United States’ Lindsey Vonn gets to the finish area of an alpine ski, women’s World Cup downhill race, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2017. United States’ Lindsey Vonn gets to the finish area of an alpine ski, women’s World Cup downhill race, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2017.

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The Oscar-nominated star was well-known for roles including Quentin Crisp in The Naked Civil Servant, the title role in The Elephant Man and wand merchant Mr Ollivander in the Harry Potter films. The British actor was nominated for two Academy Awards, for The Elephant Man and Midnight Express, and won four Bafta Awards, including a lifetime achievement recognition for his outstanding contribution to British cinema in 2012.

New lawsuit against Baylor alleges 52 rapes in 4 years

President Donald Trump bars all refugees from entering the United States for four months _ and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely _ declaring the ban necessary to prevent “radical Islamic terrorists” from… President Donald Trump bars all refugees from entering the United States for four months _ and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely _ declaring the ban necessary to prevent “radical Islamic terrorists” from entering the nation Ken Hartle, who as a Navy diver during World War II had the grim task of retrieving bodies from ships sunk by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, has died Ken Hartle, who as a Navy diver during World War II had the grim task of retrieving bodies from ships sunk by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, has died The March for Life has become a familiar ritual in Washington after more than four decades, but this year, abortion opponents have political momentum on … (more)

‘Outsiders’ actress talks about Pittsburgh-filmed TV show

If you thought the first season of “Outsiders” brought lots of clashes and confrontations, wait until you see season two, says Tina Alexis Allen. “I’d say there’s double the conflict – it’s coming at us from all sides,” said Allen, who plays the fiery Shurn on WGN America’s highest-rated original series.

Idris Elba wants to become an astronaut

The ‘Luther’ actor fulfilled a long-held ambition when he trained to be a professional kickboxer for documentary series ‘Idris Elba: Fighter’ and now hopes the Discovery Channel will also fund another of his boyhood dreams. Asked what he wants to try next, he told Closer magazine: “To be a spaceman.

Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: One of my girlfriends is dating my ex-boyfriend. They just had a kid, and he started flirting with me.

Trump, Putin to speak amid GOP concerns on sanctions

The March for Life has become a familiar ritual in Washington after more than four decades, but this year, abortion opponents have political momentum on their side The March for Life has become a familiar ritual in Washington after more than four decades, but this year, abortion opponents have political momentum on their side Far from the cacophony enveloping Washington in Trump’s first week in office, the Iowa voters who helped him capture the state and the presidency last November give the president high marks for reversing eight… Far from the cacophony enveloping Washington in Trump’s first week in office, the Iowa voters who helped him capture the state and the presidency last November give the president high marks for reversing eight years of Democrat Barack Obama’s policies A Syrian whose family was the first to be resettled in America as part of the U.S. “surge” refugee program … (more)

Hot Property: Business as usual?

We’ve already seen a lot of real estate activity in 2017 and we’re not even up to the Super Bowl, which traditionally kicks off the start of the sales season here in Southern California. If our prognosticator skills are intact and January is any indication, we’re in for another busy housing market as prices continue to creep upward.

Veteran British actor John Hurt dies

John Hurt attends a news conference for the film “Only Lovers Left Alive” during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 25, 2013. Oscar-nominated British actor John Hurt, known for his roles in Elephant Man and Harry Potter , has died aged 77 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, reports said Saturday citing his agent.

John Hurt, Oscar Nominated For “The Elephant Man” Dies At 77

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Amazon picks up Sundance prison drama “Crown Heights”

PanARMENIAN.Net – Amazon Studios has picked up world rights to the Sundance prison drama “Crown Heights” for $2 million-plus, Variety has learned. The movie, which premiered to strong reviews on Monday as part of the U.S. Dramatic Competition, stars Lakeith Stanfield as a real-life Brooklyn man wrongfully convicted of murder.

RLJ Entertainment nabs Dave Bautista’s Sundance thriller “Bushwick”

PanARMENIAN.Net – RLJ Entertainment has bought U.S. theatrical rights to the Dave Bautista -Brittany Snow thriller “Bushwick” for at least $1 million following the film’s premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Variety said. The movie, directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott , follows Snow’s character, who discovers that her Brooklyn neighborhood is under attack by black-clad soldiers.

Weekend Movie Selections

Toni Erdman Writer-director Maren Ade’s stun gun of a comedy-drama is a bizarre, brilliant, and madly original story about an aging German hippie man-child and amateur comedian who pulls every trick in his book to reconnect with his estranged yuppie daughter , who works in Romania as a corporate consultant hired by struggling companies to lay off workers by the hundreds. He’s retired and lonely, so he pops up in her life unannounced – and in disguise as a life coach to CEOs.