This image released by Universal Pictures shows Allison Williams, left, and Daniel Kaluuya in a scene from, “Get Out.” Sometimes the best social commentary movies are genre films. More often than not, those are the cleverest at it.
Day: February 22, 2017
‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Ellen Pompeo & Justin Chambers Talk Meredith-Alex Romance Rumors
Some ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ fans have been shipping Meredith and Alex for a long time, while others would throw their wine at the TV if it ever really happened. So what do actors Ellen Pompeo and Justin Chambers think about the possible couple? Find out here! ” Justin [Chambers] is one of my favorite people on the planet,” Ellen Pompeo , 47, told E! News when they stopped by the set of Grey’s Anatomy to discuss the possibility of a romance between Ellen’s Meredith Grey and 46-year-old Justin’s Alex Karev.
There’s A Keeping Up With The Kardashians With Cats
People have all sorts of opinions about the Kardashian family, but no matter what you think of them, we can all agree that the Kattarshian family is adorable. Emulating the Kardashian sisters, the four rescue cats live in a giant dollhouse full of hidden cameras in Iceland.
Dear Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel – please read this
Poor Jimmy Kimmel. The late-night funny man is about to make his debut as Academy Awards host, and he may not quite know what he’s in for.
Jimmy Kimmel may retire from late night show
Los Angeles, Feb 23 – Jimmy Kimmel, who has been hosting late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! for 14 years, is considering retiring from it. When his contract expires in the fall of 2019, Kimmel has thought about retiring from it.
What’s Up With These Shymalan TNT ‘Tales From the Crypt’ Teasers?
Last we heard, TNT’s M. Night Shyamalan reboot of Tales From the Crypt ran into legal challenges , so we’d know if they’d come far enough for a trailer, right? There’s a mystery afoot in these promos leaked to the web, which feature Shyamalan actively discussing the project, but may otherwise be works of fiction. Like you, I was tempted to dismiss the above promos as enthusiastic fan promotion, at least until the second spot featured Shyamalan himself discussing TNT’s horror block reboot.
Video: 5A South boys basketball semifinal: Bethel 48, Hampton 47
Bethel High defeated Hampton 48-47 in the 5A South boys baskebtall semifinal at Norview High School in Norfolk on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Bethel High defeated Hampton 48-47 in the 5A South boys baskebtall semifinal at Norview High School in Norfolk on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.
Ice cream, happy hour, Mardi Gras
The Baked Bear is inviting patrons to indulge their sweet tooth on Saturday at its Customer Appreciation Day by offering “Free Scoops ‘T’il the Sun Goes Down” at all four San Diego locations. Customers can enjoy one free cup or cone of ice cream all day long for as long as there’s daylight.
Oscar producers talk Damon-Kimmel feud, ‘playing off’ long-winded speeches
Oscar producers talk Damon-Kimmel feud, ‘playing off’ long-winded speeches Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd have big plans for Sunday’s show. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lxpNQw LOS ANGELES – Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd are still getting used to the idea that they’re actually producing the Oscar telecast.
Jackie Evancho ‘disappointed’ in Trump over transgender rights
Jackie Evancho, who performed the National Anthem at President Trump’s inauguration, implored him to meet with her and her transgender sister. The 16-year-old singer who performed the National Anthem at his inauguration in January, spoke out in support of her transgender sister.
A Suits Spinoff May Be Happening With An Unexpected Character
When it comes to cable TV spinoffs, two of the biggest shows that come up are The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones , but there are quite a few other series out there that fans would love to see expanded in different ways. For fans of USA’s long-running legal dramedy Suits , now is the time to maybe start getting excited, as it appears the network is into some hush-hush planning on a potential spinoff based on someone you might not expect: Jessica Pearson.
4Who will emcee the White House correspondentsa dinner?
… fest at the Willard. Asked for a status report, WHCA President Jeff Mason said he had “no updates” on the entertainment plans and urged us to “stay tuned.” But past emcees are publicly urging their funny brethren not to turn up their noses. Former …
Kid Victory’ Theater Review: Life Is Not a Cabaret in…
Greg Pierce and the legendary John Kander have written a new musical that makes “Fun Home” look downright sunny. The Tony-winning “Fun Home” begins with the revelation that the young heroine’s father will commit suicide.
An exhibition of Princess Diana dresses opens to the public
The exhibition ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’, which showcases a number of the Princess’ dresses and outfits, opens to the public on Feb. 24 as part of events commemorating the life of Princess Diana to mark the 20th anniversary of her death in Paris on Aug. 31, 1997. A 1997 Catherine Walker pale pink day suit worn by Princess Diana at the Savoy Hotel in London in 1997 on display at a press preview at Kensington Palace, on Feb. 22, 2017, in London.
Former treasury head Ken Henry attacks political system
Former federal treasury head Ken Henry has lashed out at the political and media dysfunction that he says has led to reform paralysis. The National Australia Bank chairman told a conference in Canberra that “politicians have dug themselves into deep trenches from which they fire insults designed merely to cause political embarrassment”.
New season of ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ hits Netflix in April
At the end of 2015, Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson launched a Kickstarter to revive the show for an eleventh season. The campaign was a huge success, and Hodgson secured the funds to produce 14 new episodes of the show.
Two New Ghost in the Shell Posters Feature Scarlett Johansson and the Geisha
Two new Ghost in the Shell posters were released today, one featuring Scarlett Johansson and the other featuring the robotic geisha we saw in the trailer. The film is based on the manga by Masamune Shirow and the resulting 1995 anime .
Inauguration Singer Jackie Evancho Wants To Meet With Trump About Transgender Equality
Jackie Evancho, the singer who performed the national anthem at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is asking the president to meet with her and her sister about the need for transgender equality. Evancho’s sister, Juliet, is transgender and sued her Pennsylvania school district over its rule that students must use the restroom that corresponds with the sex they were assigned at birth .
Vacation season is coming, is a P & S in youra
… image was one out of a comic book. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: There was so much …
What the Late-Night Lefties Get Wrong
When you make comedy subordinate to politics, the humor suffers. Once upon a time, late-night comedians told jokes.
Photos: Celine Dion talks fashion collection, shopping, ‘Beauty and …
Celine Dion launches The Celine Dion Collection at MAGIC at Mandalay Bay on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Las Vegas. Celine Dion launches The Celine Dion Collection at MAGIC at Mandalay Bay on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Las Vegas.
Paris Hilton’s glittering gown is worth $270,000
A million-dollar look! Glittering gown modeled by Gigi Gorgeous and Paris Hilton took six months to design, two months to sew – and is covered in more than $270,000 worth of Swarovski crystals The 36-year-old heiress wore a dress by 22-year-old designer August Getty to an event on Sunday It’s a lucky thing that Paris Hilton’s latest red carpet dress wasn’t in her closet when the Bling Ring broke into her home back in 2008 and 2009. While the teen thieves managed to swipe millions of dollars in jewelry from her Malibu home, they would have upped that total quite a bit with the August Getty gown she donned at the 3rd annual Hollywood Beauty Awards on Sunday.
Concert preview: Q&A with Max and Iggor Cavalera
From left, brothers Iggor and Max Cavalera, best known from their time with the Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura, will be playing that group’s classic 1996 album “Roots” in its entirety in a show this Sunday at Salt Lake City’s Metro Music Hall. From left, brothers Iggor and Max Cavalera, best known from their time with the Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura, will be playing that group’s classic 1996 album “Roots” in its entirety in a show this Sunday at Salt Lake City’s Metro Music Hall.
Katy Perry targets May and Trump with politically-charged Brits performance
Pop star Katy Perry has taken aim at Theresa May and Donald Trump’s relationship with a politically-charged performance at the Brit Awards. The US singer introduced two skeleton puppets dressed as the US President and the Prime Minister as she performed her latest single Chained To The Rhythm.
Judge Judy ‘is shopping reruns for $200 million’
The scales of justice are paying off! Judge Judy ‘is shopping reruns for $200 million’… in addition to her $47 million-plus contract The 74-year-old – real name Judith Sheindlin – is reportedly shopping around the reruns of the show for a whopping $200 million according to a Wednesday report from The Hollywood Reporter . And as if that number wasn’t high enough, it would be on top of the $47 million will be making annually after a recent contract negotiation which includes the rights to her library.
Bindi Irwin pays tribute to Steve on his 55th birthday
‘Always in our hearts’: Bindi Irwin pays emotional tribute to her Crocodile Hunter father Steve on what would have been his 55th birthday Her father brought Australian wildlife and conservation to the world stage as the Crocodile Hunter, before he was tragically killed in 2006. And Bindi Irwin has paid an emotional tribute to her father Steve, on what would have been his 55th birthday.
Brit Awards: Katy Perry Parodies Donald Trump, U.K. Prime Minister…
Katy Perry brought a politically charged performance of “Chained to the Rhythm” with Skip Marley to the Brit Awards on Wednesday night. Rows of lit-up miniature houses lined the stage as the pop star, dressed in a pinstripe pantsuit, paced the aisles of the pop-up neighborhood.
Brit Awards: Michael C. Hall Accepts Male Solo Artist Award for David Bowie
The actor, who starred in ‘Lazarus,’ the Broadway adaptation of Bowie’s film ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth,’ accepted the award on behalf of the late singer. At the 2017 Brit Awards on Wednesday night, David Bowie received the honor of best male solo artist for his 2016 album, Blackstar .
Oscars look to – La La Land,’ host Kimmel for ratings boost
Scenic artist Rick Roberts of Local 800 primps Oscar statues near the Dolby Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Los Angeles. The 89th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday.
New Yorker Writer, Bestselling Author Jeffrey Toobin to Keynote School of Law Scholarship Gala
WHAT : Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer at The New Yorker and senior legal analyst at CNN, will be the keynote speaker at the 13th Annual Texas Tech University School of Law Scholarship Gala EVENT : A senior analyst for CNN and staff writer for The New Yorker, Jeffrey Toobin will be the keynote speaker at the 13th Annual Texas Tech University School of Law Scholarship Gala. As an expert on the intersection of politics, media and the law, Toobin will provide a unique look into the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court and its influence.
‘Dance Moms’ Abby Lee Miller Gets 11th-Hour Reprieve In Fraud Case Sentencing
EXCLUSIVE: The prospect that Abby Lee Miller might actually end up behind bars for fraud dominated a lot of the Season 7 finale of Dance Moms last night, but today the host got a bit of breathing room. With less than 48 hours to go before Miller faced sentencing as part of a guilty plea that could see her go to jail for 2 1/2 years, Pittsburgh-based Judge Joy Flowers Conti pushed the hearing off the schedule.
Jordan Peele Inks First-Look Deal With Sonar
Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions have signed a first-look deal with Sonar Entertainment . The agreement encompasses all content for television, including digital.
In Oscar winners about Hollywood, undercurrents of anxiety
This image released by Lionsgate shows Ryan Gosling, left, and Emma Stone in a scene from, “La La Land.”
Lafayette High School students work with acclaimed violinist during workshops
During her time at Lafayette High School, Salerno-Sonnenberg worked with the school’s string musicians–violinists, violists, cellists and bass players–in master classes and workshops. Students at every level had a chance to play for this accomplished musician and teacher.
HGTV Just Renewed Beachfront Bargain Hunt And More
HGTV just renewed a bunch of shows so you can continue to salivate over all the fancy homes available around the world! The network has renewed a slew of new programs, including Beachfront Bargain Hunt , Caribbean Life , Island Life , Mexico Life , Island Hunters , Hawaii Life and Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation all for the 2017 season. In total, that equals 146 new episodes for all seven of the shows that will be airing this year on the network.
Kellyanne Conway sidelined from TV after Flynn debacle
Kellyanne Conway, once the most visible spokesperson for the Trump White House, was sidelined from television appearances for a week for making statements that were at odds with the administration’s official stance, White House sources told CNNMoney on Wednesday. Conway, who is scheduled to appear on Fox News on Wednesday night, has not given a television interview since early last week.
Katy Perry’s backing dancer steals limelight at Brit Awards for…
As the Wide Awake hitmaker performed her new single, Chained to the Rhythm, one unfortunate dancer suffered a painful fall while dressed as a house Eyes were fixed on Katy Perry ‘s Brit Awards performance for all the wrong reasons when a backing dancer spectacularly fell off the stage. The background performer, dressed as a house, stumbled off the stage as the Wide Awake hitmaker performed her new single, Chained to the Rhythm.
Barnes Tackles Urban Experience With ‘Person of the Crowd’
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia is taking art to the streets – and bringing the streets into the museum – as part of a major new exhibition that looks at engaging with public space and the urban experience. “Person of the Crowd: The Contemporary Art of Flanerie” runs from Feb. 25 to May 22, adding a decidedly present-day edge to the museum known for its legendary trove of Renoirs, Cezannes, Matisses and Picassos.
Luke Bryan’s Family Has Had More Than Their Share of Tragedy
Kristyn Burtt is an LA-based entertainment reporter who has covered everything from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ to the Oscars. If she’s not on the red carpet, she’s at home in yoga pants watching Netflix and eating potato chips.
Wwe NXT: Live Spoilers for March 2017 from Ucf
On Wednesday night, WWE NXT will go through its final TV taping – which is taking place at the UCF campus – before NXT TakeOver: Orlando. This show will take place on Saturday, April 1 at the Amway Center in Orlando, FL as part of WrestleMania 33 Weekend.
Duchess of Cambridge pool-playing skills deemed ‘dreadful’
Britain’s Princess Kate Duchess of Cambridge has a go at playing pool during her visit to Action for Children project MIST, a child and adolescent mental health project which works specifically with children who are living in care, in Torfaen, Wales, Wednesday Feb. 22, 2017.
You Can Help Build A David Bowie Lightning Bolt Memorial
Fans of David Bowie are raising money to build a large, red lightning bolt in the Brixton neighborhood of London where the musician was born. The three storey memorial is to be modeled after Bowie’s distinctive Aladdin Sane make-up, as featured on the 1973 album of the same name, and it will stand
M.I.A. Publicly Asks Radiohead To Play Her Meltdown Festival
A couple weeks back, it was announced that M.I.A. would be curating this year’s Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Center. After the news broke, Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam suggested her fans send in tips. Yesterday, the “Borders” singer took to Twitter to ask Radiohead to play the festival
Dirty Projectors Release New Album 3 Days Early
It’s been over four years since Dirty Projectors released a new album, so it’s understandable that they would be getting a little antsy, and it seems as if all that pressure finally built to a boil. In response, David Longstreth has released the new self-titled album three days early. The album was
Future To Release New Album “HNDRXX” On Friday
Last night, the ever prolific MC, Future, announced that he will drop his second full length studio album of the month. Just last week, the Atlanta rapper dropped his self-titled album – a surprise release that quickly grabbed attention and the acclaim of many critics. It was seventeen massive
Ride share another new track, a Home Is A Feelinga
Having unveiled ‘Charm Assault’ – their first new track in 20 years – yesterday , the band have now followed it up with ‘Home Is A Feeling’, which is a more laid-back and dreamy affair that its predecessor. Frontman Mark Gardener says of the track: “‘Home Is A Feeling’ to me is like a slow, wide-screen, sonically, layered, slowed motion warm wash.
Trump star
A man dressed as a construction worker used a pickax to smash Donald Trump’s star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood early Wednesday morning. The man who used a pickax and a sledgehammer to smash President Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame will be on probation for three years after pleading no contest to a felony vandalism charge, officials say.
Honey Boo Boo warns sister not to mess with Cash Me Outside girl
Honey Boo Boo has some advice for her sister Pumpkin: watch what you say about Danielle Bregoli or be prepared to catch the social media star outside. A TMZ photographer caught Honey Boo Boo and Pumpkin outside a New York City airport Tuesday and asked them how they felt about Bregoli aka Cash Me Outside.
Jordan Peele turns his focus to directing in ‘Get Out’
While that might be a dagger in the hearts of fans who came to know and love Peele as an uncannily calm Barack Obama, the endlessly annoying Meegan or any of the other characters he played in the sketch comedy series “Key & Peele,” the good news is that he’s still in the business of entertaining. He’s just taking a seat behind the camera.
Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, who inspired Moonlight film, wins PEN award
Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney taking part in a Q&A after a preview screening of Moonlight in London on Feb. 14, 2017. Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney taking part in a Q&A after a preview screening of Moonlight in London on Feb. 14, 2017.
Haven’s Emily Rose Joins Reba McEntire in Marc Cherry’s ABC Pilot
Haven alum Emily Rose will be seeing dead people, in her role on ABC’s drama pilot from Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry. The as-yet-untitled project stars Reba McEntire as Ruby Adair, a small-town Kentucky sheriff whose “red state outlook” is challenged when a young FBI agent of Middle Eastern descent is sent to help her solve a horrific crime.
a Game of Thronesa actor Iwan Rheon cast as villain in new Marvel TV series
Rheon, who first rose to prominence in the UK with his role in Misfits , will join the Marvel cinematic universe with the new series, which will air on ABC in the US. The Carmarthen-born actor exited Game of Thrones last year after playing Ramsay Bolton from season two to season six.
Watch Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shifletta s video for new country song a West Coast Towna
Shiflett, previously a member of No Use for a Name, recently revealed details of his new solo album release, after the band’s drummer Taylor Hawkins released his own debut solo effort and reports that Dave Grohl is working on a solo album too . The Foos man recorded third solo LP ‘West Coast Town’ in Nashville.
Five Things to Watch for at the Oscars
… Land,” a fine but flawed film, captured the imagination of Hollywood, which tends to reward movies about the entertainment industry (“Birdman” and “The Artist” are the two most recent examples of good films enshrined in greatness with Best Picture …
Kellyanne Conway sidelined from TV after Flynn debacle
Kellyanne Conway, once the most visible spokesperson for the Trump White House, has been sidelined from television appearances for making statements that were at odds with the administration’s official stance, White House sources told CNNMoney on Wednesday. Conway has not given a television interview since early last week, when she claimed that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn had the president’s “full confidence.”
DC-based for decades, Apollo 11 capsule to go on road trip
In this July 24, 1969 file photo, the Apollo 11 command module lands in the Pacific Ocean and the crew waits to be picked up by U.S. Navy personnel after an eight day mission to the moon. The Apollo 11 command module, which travelled more than 950,000 miles to take Americans to the moon and back in 1969, is going on a road trip, leaving the Smithsonian for the first time in more than four decades.
Louis C.K. headed to Netflix for two stand-up comedy specials
Netflix continues its steadfast expansion of stand-up comedy programming with the addition of two new specials from Louis C.K. The specials will be available exclusively on the streaming service. The first, which was shot in Washington, D.C., and is titled “2017,” will premiere April.
Movie review: Provocative, funny ‘Get Out’ is a horror film with a serious message about race
Genre films – horror, comedy, fantasy, Westerns – have always been great vessels for social commentary. The pleasures of genre conventions allow such messaging to go down easy; the spoonful of cinematic sugar that helps the medicine go down.
Oscars red carpet: Stylists to Viola Davis, Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams share secrets
Three Hollywood stylists to Oscar-nominated actresses shared some of their secrets with ” Good Morning America ” for how they are preparing celebrities for this Sunday’s Oscars . Elizabeth Stewart, who is styling best supporting actress nominee Viola Davis , offered “GMA” a behind-the-scenes peak at Davis’s wardrobe.
7-year-old boy meets NBC’s Holt after on-air shout out
In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, moderator Lester Holt, anchor of NBC Nightly News, talks with audience before the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. On Feb. 21, 2017, Holt met a 7-year-old boy who mentioned him to a local news reporter in Portland, Oregon.
Video shows Harrison Ford wrongly flying over airliner
Video released Tuesday shows a plane piloted by Harrison Ford suddenly and mistakenly flying low over an airliner with 110 people aboard at a Southern California airport. The 45 seconds of soundless video show the 74-year-old “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” star’s potentially serious mishap at John Wayne Airport in Orange County.
The week’s 28 best concerts: Feb. 22-28
… Xcel Energy Center was reportedly a success. In other Weezy news, his beef with former mentor/Cash Money Entertainment partner Birdman shows no signs of being squashed, while his regrettable Wiz Khalifa/Imagine Dragons collab, “Sucker for Pain,” …
5 great Foxfire albums
The Foxfire Coffee Lounge was just the shot in the arm the Minneapolis indie-rock scene needed at the end of the ’90s, giving young bands a place to cut their teeth and more established groups a chance to hone their sound. Here are five great recordings from the acts that called the Foxfire home, recorded or released during the club’s brief tenure, along with what City Pages had to say about them at the time.
Movie review: Pointless sequel ‘Rings’ explains away the terror
Can you guess which category Rings belongs to? Arriving more than a decade after The Ring Two , this new chapter is one of those doomed movies that no one asked for and few have gone to see. Fans of the franchise – which, at its core, still boasts a genuinely chilling premise – will likely follow in the characters’ footsteps and find themselves unable to resist watching.
Daily Dish: 2/22/2017
When Issa Rae watched Oprah Winfrey being honored at Essence magazine’s Black Women in Hollywood Awards last year, the actress hoped she would one day be recognized in the same fashion. But she didn’t think it would come this soon.
Rogue Results: Star Wars Movie Drives Double-Digit Podcast Growth
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SN exclusive: Ex-ESPNer Josh Elliott could make return to sports TV at FS1
A familiar face could be returning to sports TV: anchor/reporter Josh Elliott, who’s spent most of the past six years with CBS, NBC and ABC. A familiar face could be returning to sports TV: anchor/reporter Josh Elliott, who’s spent most of the past six years with CBS, NBC and ABC.
Spring is in the air at Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Jennifer Mock, with Plantswoman Design of Bainbridge Island, waters their exhibit “Garden on Tap” at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show at the Washington State Convention Center. The garden features a “pub shed” with tap and a garden filled with herbs for cocktails.
Singin’ in the Rain
Cavod Theatre, 685 W. Main St., New Holland, will present “Singin’ in the Rain” Feb. 24-26 and March 3-5. Tickets cost $12 for students; $17 for adults; and $19 at the door. To purchase, call 354-3355 or visit cavodacademy.com.
Movie Listings
Looking at another quiet weekend ahead of the massive opening for Logan on March 3. Lego Batman looks for the three-peat top the Box Office while 50 Shades Darker, La La Land and Hidden Figures all continue to hold strong. In movie lingo, they “have legs.”
Penn’s sure-fire Oscar picks
… pretty hard to pick so you know, pick someone you like or someone with a cool name. The Academy has promised entertainment, passion, and fun. Obviously, this year will be an exceptionally politically charged ceremony. I really just hope for two …
Roots & Blues Festival in Lancaster this weekend
The Dukes of Destiny, a veteran blues and old school soul band from Philadelphia, is the only band out of 70-plus performing at this weekend’s Roots & Blues Festival that sent us a press release, so their photo is in this week’s Local E. The Dukes are just one of the dozens of artists performing in the big city south of Lititz. The long list of quality acts includes legends like David Bromberg and Billy Price, and local favorites like Steven Courtney and Vinegar Creek Constituency.
Partner of UK author Helen Bailey convicted of her murder
In this undated image made available Wednesday Feb. 22, 2017, by Hertfordshire Constabulary, showing Ian Stewart who has been found guilty of the murder of children’s author Helen Bailey at St Albans Crown Court, on Wednesday Feb. 22, 2017. The jury found Ian Stewart, the partner of Helen Bailey, guilty of killing her and dumping her body in a cesspool at her home, in a financially motivated murder.
Sue’s Entertainment Update: Hoda’s A New Mom… Demi Moore Heading to TV… Tom Hanks Writing A Book! – MAGIC 106.7
… girl named Haley Joy Kotb. She and boyfriend Joel Schiffman are over “joyed” with their new addition! Sue’s Entertainment Update: Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk Expecting; Michael Phelps Gives Boomer His First Swimming Lesson, and more! Sue’s …
Simpsons episode loaded with famous guest stars to be honoured in Baseball Hall of Fame
The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., will honour The Simpsons on May 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show’s Homer at the Bat episode. Bringing on board a slew of baseball greats as guest stars has earned The Simpsons honours in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
a The Simpsonsa are headed to Cooperstown
Now in its 28th season, “The Simpsons” has had its share of episodes devoted to baseball, but the one everyone remembers most fondly is “Homer at the Bat,” the 1992 episode that features a bevy of MLB stars. And now that episode is headed to Cooperstown.
When Umrao Jaan gave Asha Bhosle cold feet
‘She asked if she could sing in her own scale. She said she couldn’t sing in that low pitch.’
Twin Atlantic announce 2017 UK tour
Twin Atlantic have announced details of a lengthy tour of the UK and Europe for Spring and Summer 2017. Check out full dates and ticket details below.
Slam Dunk Festival announce We Are The Oceana s last gigs, Frank Iero and more
Frank Iero and Deaf Havana lead the latest additions to Slam Dunk Festival – with We Are The Ocean also confirmed to be playing their last ever shows there. See the full line-up and read out interview with guitarist Alfie Scully below.
Bravo’s Andy Cohen gets personal about cemetery attack”This is…
Andy Cohen, the host of Bravo’s late-night talk show “Watch What Happens Live” and the mastermind behind the channel’s uber-popular “Real Housewives” franchise, addressed the recent vandalism of a St. Louis-area Jewish cemetery on his show Monday night. In doing so, he mentioned that some of his great-grandparents and other relatives are buried there.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 13 Episode 14: Alex Is Back
The Grey’s Anatomy season 13’s latest episode will see the return of an original cast member. Considering there were a lot of things that transpired last season, fans were scared they would have to bid goodbye to a well-loved character.
Citing Jewish roots, TV host blasts cemetery defamation
Andy Cohen, the host of Bravo’s late-night talk show “Watch What Happens Live” and the mastermind behind the channel’s uber-popular “Real Housewives” franchise, addressed the recent vandalism of a St. Louis-area Jewish cemetery on his show Monday night. In doing so, he mentioned that some of his great-grandparents and other relatives are buried there.
Gunfire erupts after Migos beat up Sean Kingston at Nevada event
The rowdy Georgia rap trio allegedly got into a brawl with Jamaican R&B singer Sean Kingston while attending an event at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon, according to TMZ . The fight broke up after somebody in Kingston’s camp pulled out a gun and fired a single shot, not hitting anyone.
Alfie Allen joins Predator
The 30-year-old actor – who is most known for his portrayal of Theon Greyjoy in the hit HBO fantasy drama series ‘Game of Thrones’ – will take on the role of an as yet unnamed ex-Marine in the reboot of the popular sci-fi franchise. Alfie’s casting announcement means he will join a star-studded line-up lead by ‘Logan’s Boyd Holbrook and rounded out by Jacob Tremblay, Sterling K. Brown, Keegan-Michael Key, Trevante Rhodes, Thomas Jane and Olivia Munn in the movie which will see them battle it out against the human-hunting creatures.
Glenn Zaleski: Fellowship
Ever overcook a dish? The end result is usually dry and wilted. How about undercooking? Has one of your meals ever succumbed to that fate? If it has, you’ve probably been disappointed by the raw and shapeless dish sitting before you.
John Stossel: Fighting back against fake news
“FAKE NEWS!” shouts our President, calling out CNN, The New York Times and others.
The List
This is a big anniversary year for one of the most prolific contributors to our local dance scene, Colorado Springs Dance Theatre . For 40 years, this group has brought professional dance companies to our city and enriched local arts through dance classes, scholarship opportunities and performances by local dancers.
AsSeenOnTV.pro with Kevin Harrington Seeks the Most Innovative Pet Products in the Industry
The Producers at AsSeenOnTV.pro, in collaboration with Kevin Harrington, one of the original Sharks from the megahit reality television series Shark Tank, have launched a nation-wide search for the hottest pet products in the industry which could become eligible for one of the company’s trademark, highly-focused Direct Response Television campaigns. Americans love their pets ? some 79.9 million U.S. households own at least one, according to the American Pet Products Association which measures pet industry revenues as being in excess of $60 billion per year.
Aaron Paul developing Jack Daniel’s series “Blood and Whiskey”
… a CIA analyst. The director, Arthur Balder was honored with two consecutive awards by the Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York for his first work. The company’s proposed changes have already taken hold in the small-satellite world …
Dame Helen crowns The Queen writer with BFI Fellowship
Dame Helen Mirren has hailed The Queen writer’s career as a “British phenomenon” as she presented him with the British Film Institute’s highest honour. Peter Morgan CBE, who also penned The Crown, Frost/Nixon and The Last King Of Scotland, was awarded with the BFI Fellowship at a ceremony on Tuesday night.
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Howard Donald ‘over the Pluto’ with newborn son Dougie Bear
On Wednesday morning he posted: “Hello Dougie Bear Donald! He’s here and he’s beautiful! He arrived yesterday morning and we are over the Pluto. X”
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Shock & Awe: The Story of Electricity “Spark” The opening episode tells the story of the very first “natural philosophers” who started to unlock the mysteries of electricity. They studied its curious link to life, built strange and powerful instruments to create it and even tamed lightning.
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.
Here Is the First Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s Upcoming ‘Tales From the Crypt’ Reboot
TNT just released the first thrilling trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s Tales from the Crypt reboot that is set to arrive sometime this year. While the trailer does not reveal any new information, it does give fans an idea of what they can expect once the series debuts.
The Good Fight: Christine Baranski Battles on in a Timely Spinoff
The Good Wife , the hour-long CBS procedural about savvy lawyers and sexy investigators, looked as if it was going to end where it began, with Alicia Florrick standing by her politician husband Peter at a press conference while he admitted to a scandal.
Video shows Harrison Ford wrongly flying over airliner
In this Jan. 10, 2016 file photo, Harrison Ford arrives at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.
20,000 Chicago students to see ‘Hamilton,’ study US history
An education program that debuted last year with the megahit musical “Hamilton” on Broadway is coming to the touring company in Chicago. Broadway in Chicago says 1,900 Chicago Public Schools students and teachers will attend the Wednesday matinee performance of the Tony Award-winning musical.
Historian & critic talk about Oscar’s cultural impact
Hosts James Franco, left, and Anne Hathaway onstage during the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, in Hollywood. Hosts James Franco, left, and Anne Hathaway onstage during the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, in Hollywood.
Bonnie McFarlane at Comix Mohegan Sun
Try getting a straight answer out of comedian Bonnie McFarlane . I couldn’t. But it wasn’t a problem because she’s so funny, she makes you want to go with her, no matter where the conversation is headed.
Keith J. KellyTime Inc. won’t be breaking up anytime soon 0:0
A breakup of Time Inc. into pieces is not likely to occur – at least under the current talks between the publisher and suitors, Media Ink has learned. Time Inc., which has insisted it is pursuing its own internal turnaround strategy, will only entertain overtures from potential buyers interested in purchasing the entire company, sources say.
Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro Gangster Movie – The…
Crime drama based on Charles Brandt’s 2004 book, “I Heard You Paint Houses,” will mark the pair’s ninth collaboration Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to Martin Scorsese’s upcoming gangster movie, “The Irishman,” according to multiple media reports. Starring Scorsese favorite Robert De Niro, the crime drama is based on Charles Brandt’s 2004 book, “I Heard You Paint Houses.”
16 – Taboo’ Main Characters, Ranked by How Dirty They Are…
“Taboo” is an extremely dirty show. Like, not just in the “trashy subject matter” kind of way but in the “the Prince Regent of England looks like a toad and Tom Hardy bites people’s throats out” kind of way.
Demi Moore Joins The Cast Of “Empire”
Fox’s Empire is closing out its third season in a big fashion. The hip-hop drama has enlisted Demi Moore for a multiple-episode role, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Der Bates
The more that one learns about this faux controversy the more the flavor of offal sneaks through. There have been developments to curl one’s ears and Eli, of course, has long curlies.