Day: February 8, 2017

Lady Gaga Graces the Front Row at a Fashion Show After Her Epic Super Bowl Gig

Lady Gaga popped up in the front row of Tommy Hilfiger’s Spring 2017 runway show in LA on Wednesday night. The “Million Reasons” singer, who made headlines with her amazing Super Bowl halftime show performance earlier in the week, stunned in a sequin-covered ensemble and bold brow makeup and posed for photos with Yolanda Hadid, whose model daughters Gigi and Bella stomped the runway.

Kellyanne Conway broke ethics rules with ‘go buy Ivanka’s stuff’ message, watchdogs say

Kellyanne Conway broke ethics rules with ‘go buy Ivanka’s stuff’ message, watchdogs say Controversy erupts after a top White House aide promotes Ivanka Trump’s clothing line. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kTqrdo White House spokesman Sean Spicer says top adviser Kellyanne Conway has been ‘counseled’ after she urged people to buy Ivanka Trump products.

US-funded news channel in Russian offers Kremlin alternative

Two U.S. government-funded news outlets are launching a global Russian-language TV network aimed at providing an alternative to slick, Kremlin-controlled media that critics say spread propaganda and misinformation. Current Time, run by Prague-based Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty with help from Washington-based Voice of America, is targeting Russian speakers across the globe with round-the-clock programming intended to offer the type of fact-based news that its leaders say is sorely missing in the Russian market.

Jake Gyllenhaal Opens New Broadway Theater

Annaleigh Ashford and Jake Gyllenhaal participate in Broadway’s “Sunday in the Park with George” media day and Hudson Theatre grand re-opening ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in New York. The “Brokeback Mountain” and “Nightcrawler” star was on hand with a pair of oversize golden scissors to reopen the Hudson Theatre with “Sunday in the Park with George,” the venue’s first theatrical production in nearly 50 years.

Is This Raunchy Music Video Art or Explicit Content?

A sex-filled music video by Australian musician Brendan Maclean, “House of Air,” has sparked a storm of controversy and left viewers asking where the line should be drawn. Blurring the boundaries between the educational and obscene, the video, which bills itself as “an anthropological study of gay semiotics, taxonomies, and sexual behaviours,” shows acts of oral sex, anal sex, anilungus, piss play, and scat performed by adult film actors.

‘Charlie Foxtrot’: Todd Holland To Direct Sam Sklaver’s ABC Comedy Pilot

Todd Holland has been tapped to direct and executive produce ABC ‘s single camera comedy pilot Charlie Foxtrot , from writer Sam Sklaver , Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment and ABC Studios. Penned by Sklaver, Charlie Foxtrot military slang for a clusterf*ck – centers on Captain Charlie Taylor, a cautious, lovable dentist stationed at Fort Bragg who promises to look after his brother’s impulsive fiance and her two misfit teens while his brother is deployed in Iraq.

Five Finds

Five Finds Five breakout events going on in and around Las Cruces beginning Feb. 9. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/2kPIXDl The Mimbres Region Arts Council 18th annual Chocolate Fantasia – Wild West Days will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. A variety of chocolate confections will be offered at dozens of Chocolate Stops in and around the town’s historic district. Tasting tickets are $25 for 20 samples of different chocolate confections.

HBO Orders Adam McKay’s Media Family Drama ‘Succession’ to Series

Writer and director Adam McKay made an impressive jump from directing feature comedies like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Step Brothers to the real life The Big Short , even earning an Oscar nomination for Best Director and a win for Best Adapted Screenplay. Now the filmmaker who cut his teeth writing for Saturday Night Live will try his hand at the dramatic side of television too.

Take a Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Netflix 2017 Schedule

At special event today at the Hudson Mercantile in New York, Netflix offered a first look at some of the new original content coming this later year. Among the day’s announcements was the casting of Kate McKinnon in The Magic School Bus Rides Again and the addition of Patricia Clarkson and Campbell Scott to the House of Cards season five cast.

Legion’ Creator on How X-Men Spinoff Goes Where No…

Noah Hawley talks to TheWrap about the Magneto/Professor X dichotomy and why David Haller’s mind is a “haunted house” The moral ambiguity of X-Men characters and storylines was a big draw for “Legion” creator Noah Hawley when he was approached with the idea of creating a TV series that fit within the film franchise. During “the initial conversations with FX and with the other executive producers of the films – Lauren Schuler-Donner, Simon Kinberg and Bryan Singer – they weren’t really tied to a specific character or story,” Hawley told TheWrap while explaining how “Legion” came to be.

Kerry Washington to Star In, Produce Adaptation of Hot Book ‘The Perfect Mother’

Tri-Star has preemptively picked up the rights to The Perfect Mother , a debut novel of writer Aimee Molloy, with Kerry Washington attached to star as well as produce via her Simpson Street production company. With shades of Gone Girl and Big Little Lies , the book tells of a group of moms whose quaint lives are disrupted when a baby of one of the moms is abducted from his crib.

CBS’ Charlie Rose to undergo heart surgery

The CBS News morning host said that he’s undergoi… Authorities say a man suspected in the killings of two women in Florida and one in Alabama has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and a female suspect has been arrested following a standoff at a west Georgia… Authorities say a man suspected in the killings of two women in Florida and one in Alabama has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and a female suspect has been arrested following a standoff at a west Georgia motel. Officials say tornadoes that struck parts of southeastern Louisiana injured about 40 people, destroyed homes and businesses, flipped cars and trucks, and left thousands without power, but no deaths were reported.

CBS’ Charlie Rose to undergo heart surgery

The CBS News morning host said that he’s undergoi… Authorities say a man suspected in the killings of two women in Florida and one in Alabama has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and a female suspect has been arrested following a standoff at a west Georgia… Authorities say a man suspected in the killings of two women in Florida and one in Alabama has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and a female suspect has been arrested following a standoff at a west Georgia motel. Officials say tornadoes that struck parts of southeastern Louisiana injured about 40 people, destroyed homes and businesses, flipped cars and trucks, and left thousands without power, but no deaths were reported.

Bill Nye is out to save the world in new Netflix trailer

The Science Guy makes that bold declaration in a trailer for Nye’s new Netflix show, which is crammed with fun scenes and celebrity appearances. “Bill Nye Saves the World,” which comes to Netflix on April 21, will be hosted by Nye, along with a group of correspondents that includes Karlie Kloss, Derek Muller, Nazeem Hussain, and Emily Calandrelli.

Pelosi backs all-female SNL portrayals of Trump administration

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi appeared to endorse the idea of an all-female cast playing the roles of President Trump and his administration officials on NBCs “Saturday Night Live.” In a tweet on Wednesday, Pelosi linked to a Huffington Post article outlining women to play Trump, top aides and Cabinet members.

Pelosi backs all-female SNL portrayals of Trump administration

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi appeared to endorse the idea of an all-female cast playing the roles of President Trump and his administration officials on NBCs “Saturday Night Live.” In a tweet on Wednesday, Pelosi linked to a Huffington Post article outlining women to play Trump, top aides and Cabinet members.

Man behaving badly: Giggling Martin Clunes branded “c***”…

The Doc Martin actor laughs as he asks Sam Francis: “How nasty is this in the grand scheme of things?” But the shopper suggests his choice of parking space is a “real c*** move” A disgruntled shopper who filmed Men Behaving Badly star Martin Clunes with his car parked in a motorcycle space has labelled the actor a “complete c**k” over the “c*** move”. Biker Sam Francis, 23, spotted the Doc Martin actor loading his Waitrose shopping into the boot of his car, which had been parked in a space reserved for bikes.

Man behaving badly: Giggling Martin Clunes branded “c***”…

The Doc Martin actor laughs as he asks Sam Francis: “How nasty is this in the grand scheme of things?” But the shopper suggests his choice of parking space is a “real c*** move” A disgruntled shopper who filmed Men Behaving Badly star Martin Clunes with his car parked in a motorcycle space has labelled the actor a “complete c**k” over the “c*** move”. Biker Sam Francis, 23, spotted the Doc Martin actor loading his Waitrose shopping into the boot of his car, which had been parked in a space reserved for bikes.

Sheeran ready to settle down

Ed Sheeran is ready to give up the single life for good and settle down with his girlfriend Cherry Seaborn. The Shape of You singer has revealed he and Cherry now live together and their relationship is beginning to get very serious.

Sheeran ready to settle down

Ed Sheeran is ready to give up the single life for good and settle down with his girlfriend Cherry Seaborn. The Shape of You singer has revealed he and Cherry now live together and their relationship is beginning to get very serious.

6 Ways to Kick-Off Class

“Opening Sponge,” “Challenge of the Day,” “Daily Warm-Up”… How do you engage students as they enter the room? Do you have an activity on the board or a routine of expectations? Perhaps students get out their homework, or maybe they copy some information into their notebooks. Eager to try something new to immediately engage students? Consider kicking off class with one of the following attention-grabbing activities.

6 Ways to Kick-Off Class

“Opening Sponge,” “Challenge of the Day,” “Daily Warm-Up”… How do you engage students as they enter the room? Do you have an activity on the board or a routine of expectations? Perhaps students get out their homework, or maybe they copy some information into their notebooks. Eager to try something new to immediately engage students? Consider kicking off class with one of the following attention-grabbing activities.

Review: White Orchids Thai Cuisine at Promenade Shops

The Crispy Haddock at White Orchids Thai Cuisine, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in Center Valley. If you like Thai food and want to enjoy it in a nice restaurant, consider White Orchids, which has been popular since it opened almost 10 years ago in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

Review: White Orchids Thai Cuisine at Promenade Shops

The Crispy Haddock at White Orchids Thai Cuisine, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in Center Valley. If you like Thai food and want to enjoy it in a nice restaurant, consider White Orchids, which has been popular since it opened almost 10 years ago in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

CBS’ Charlie Rose to undergo heart surgery

In this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, Charlie Rose participates in the “CBS This Morning” panel at the CBS 2016 Winter TCA in Pasadena, Calif. The CBS News morning host said that he’s undergoing heart surgery to replace a heart valve that was installed in 2005.

A guide to places to go, near and far

Jackson, known as “Wyoming’s hometown for cowboy chic,” is one of the 1,000 places cited in the guide. Unless you could spend every minute traveling – and that does sound ideal – it’s unlikely most people will be able to check out all of the places in this book, but it’s a worthy goal.

ESPN reporters writing book on NFL power struggles

In this Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions during a news conference during preparations for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham, prize-winning investigative reporters from ESPN, are working on a book about Goodell, team owners and the “momentous power struggles” that shape the league.

Scarborough: Trump Spreading ‘Dangerous Lie’

President Donald Trump is spreading a “dangerous lie” by making comparisons of moral equivalence between the United States and Russia under President Vladimir Putin, MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough wrote in a column for The Washington Post Wednesday. “President Trump’s recent claim that the United States is morally on par with Russia’s corrupt dystopian regime was so historically ignorant that even Republicans felt compelled to speak out this week,” the “Morning Joe” host wrote.

Charlie Rose says he will undergo heart surgery

Rose announced in a post on the CBS News website Wednesday that he will have an aorta valve replaced and step away from “CBS This Morning” until March as he recovers. “I can’t wait to be back completely rested with my heart recharged, my passion for the work ahead purposeful and my joy at life’s pleasures high,” he wrote.

DJ Madskie chopped off finger of man and Snapchatted photo

One Day At A Time actress Mackenzie Phillips, 57, reveals that members of her own family still blame HER for exposing her 10-year incestuous relationship with her father Two seasons in one day: Northeast set for record-high temperatures today – followed by a major storm that could bring up to a foot of SNOW Make SNL Great Again! Alec Baldwin’s Trump impersonation and Melissa McCarthy’s portrayal of Sean Spicer gives show its highest rating in 22 years Why stars like David Bowie turn to sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll: Music acts on the brain in the same way as addictive pleasures Revealed – Madonna’s heartwarming Instagram post about ‘beauties’ Stella and Esther showed Malawian twins cuddling up to Lourdes six months BEFORE adoption Tough love does NOT work: Being too firm with your child could make them rebel and perform badly at school Inside Joseph Stalin’s holiday home: Eerie images of … (more)

Trevor Noah on Betsy DeVos

Trevor Noah on Betsy DeVos Trevor Noah shares his reaction to Betsy DeVos’ confirmation shortly after it happens. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k25W9Q

‘Fifty Shades’: How ‘Darker’ got it hotter

‘Fifty Shades’: How ‘Darker’ got it hotter “I felt more comfortable with being assertive,” says Dakota Johnson of the sex scenes. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k2KBwJ “There are more sex scenes in this one than the first one,” says Dakota Johnson of the sequel ‘Fifty Shades Darker.’

Seven secrets from the set of ‘Fifty Shades Darker’

Seven secrets from the set of ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ For starters, the Red Room got a sensuous update. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k2HDZt Are you excited for the return of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele? Fifty Shades Darker arrives in theaters Thursday and we’ve got six big secrets straight from the set.

Get a first look at Emmerdale’s farewell to Joanie

These first-look images show the shock and grief becoming too much for Zak Dingle who is paying his respects during the funeral service for his estranged wife. But heartbroken Kerry Wyatt has no sympathy for Zak as she tearfully rants at him for letting down Joanie both in life and death.

‘Battlestar Galactica’ actor Richard Hatch dies

NOVEMBER 18: Actor Richard Hatch poses for a photo at the 10th Annual Big Apple National Comic Book, Toy & Sci-Fi Expo at Penn Plaza Pavillion November 18, 2005 in New York City. Actor Richard Hatch, who was known for his role as Captain Apollo in the TV series “Battlestar Galactica,” died Tuesday, according to his manager Michael Kaliski.

Franken makes weird sense as a 2020 presidential candidate

Ever since Donald Trump won the 2016 election, people have been asking me who Democrats could – and/or should – put up against him when, presumably, he seeks re-election in 2020. Why? Because the way Trump won was by casting himself as the ultimate outsider to a political system that lots and lots of Americans – in both parties – hate.

Lena Dunham defends Taylor Swift’s dating history

‘It’s an unfair and unwinnable game’: Lena Dunham defends Taylor Swift’s dating history as she brands criticism as sexist And while Taylor Swift’s gallery of hunky exes has left many jealous it has also elicited jeers for the brevity of her romances. But her BFF Lena Dunham came to the pop singer’s rescue as she appeared on the Howard Stern show on Monday.

Kate Fischer’s Instagram mocks hysterical Ash Pollard

‘When the jungle totally trashes your cuticles!’ Kate Fischer’s Instagram mocks hysterical Ash Pollard as she faces ‘Viper Room’ on I’m A Celebrity While Tziporah Malkah is cut-off from the real world in the South African jungle, her publicists have taken control of her social media accounts. And the 43-year-old’s Instagram was used to mock fellow I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Ash Pollard as she tearfully confronted the Viper Room tucker trial, in Wednesday night’s show.

A Comedy Show on Drugs

Are comedians more funny when they’re high? That’s what the podcast and late-night comedy show, I’m Too Effing High, is trying to find out. Created and hosted by James Mastraieni , I’m Too Effing High combines the charming spontaneity of “@Midnight” or “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” while adding a heavy dose of THC.

Star Wars Land theme parks opening date revealed

Back in 2015, it was confirmed that they’d each Star Wars Land would be 14 acres at Disneyland California and Walt Disney World Florida – making them the largest single-themed park expansions in the company’s history. Now, Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the new parks will open in 2019 – along with the release of Star Wars Episode 9 , the final instalment of the current ‘Skywalker Arc’ and trilogy.

No separation of Church and Trump

In front of the illuminated pillars of the Supreme Court Building, the Rev. Patrick Mahoney and several other Christian activists are gathered together, waiting for President Donald Trump to announce his pick for U.S. Supreme Court justice – a seat left vacant for nearly a year after Republicans refused to acknowledge President Barack Obama’s nominee.

Reading the stars

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes reading to infants as one of its positive parenting tips, along with talking to an infant; answering an infant when he makes sounds by repeating the sounds and adding words; singing to an infant; and more. The CDC says reading to a baby will help them “develop and understand language and sounds.”

Battlestar Galactica’s Richard Hatch dies

The American actor, writer and producer – who was best known for his starring role as Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica TV series – passed away in Los Angeles on Tuesday local time after a battle with cancer, his son Paul has confirmed. Paul said in a statement: “He died peacefully with his family and friends at his side after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Beyonce is far from the highest-paid Grammy nominee

Beyonce is typically known for raking in the checks, but for this Forbes list of the highest-paid Grammy nominees of 2016 , Beyonce is far from the highest paid for the year. Beyonce is typically known for raking in the checks, but for this Forbes list of the highest-paid Grammy nominees of 2016 , Beyonce is far from the highest paid for the Her massive 1989 World Tour continues to give the young pop star the most income out of all the celebrities for the 2016 ranking.

West Branch to stage ‘Into the Woods’

West Branch High School Theater Class will present “Into the Woods” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in the high school auditorium. Current subscribers have full access to all online news content as part of their subscription.

Florida suspect kills himself as partner surrenders after alleged ‘nightmare’ killing spree

The hunt for a man and woman wanted in a two-state “killing spree” ended at a Georgia motel on Tuesday afternoon when the man fatally shot himself and the woman surrendered to police, according to Florida authorities. William Boyette, 44, killed himself after law enforcement surrounded the West Point, Georgia, motel in which he and 38-year-old Mary Rice were hiding following an alleged week-long crime spree that began in Florida, an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office spokesman tells PEOPLE.

Florida suspect kills himself as partner surrenders after alleged ‘nightmare’ killing spree

The hunt for a man and woman wanted in a two-state “killing spree” ended at a Georgia motel on Tuesday afternoon when the man fatally shot himself and the woman surrendered to police, according to Florida authorities. William Boyette, 44, killed himself after law enforcement surrounded the West Point, Georgia, motel in which he and 38-year-old Mary Rice were hiding following an alleged week-long crime spree that began in Florida, an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office spokesman tells PEOPLE.