Day: February 23, 2017

Poll shows Mark Cuban in surprisingly competitive position against Trump in prospective 2020 race

Billionaire business mogul Mark Cuban would be competitive in a prospective presidential race against President Donald Trump, according to a new poll. The poll, set to be released Friday by the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling, found that Cuban, if he were to seek the presidency and be Trump’s Democratic opponent, would trail the sitting president by a single percentage point.

Allison Williams feels like she ‘broke up’ with ‘Girls’ cast

The 28-year-old actress admits she has barely seen Lena Dunham, Jemima Kirke and Zosia Mamet since they wrapped up filming the sixth and final series of the HBO show in September. She said: “I’m still in a place where I’m on a group chat with the girls and we just kind of say, ‘I love you’ every once in awhile, in a way that feels like we just broke up, but we’re trying to stay on good terms.

Like Milo Y, Bill Maher oncedefended sex between adults and minors

When Bill Maher took credit for helping take down internet troll Milo Yiannopoulos after he defended sex between teens and adults, the comedian/talk show host neglected to mention – or forgot – he said some similar words on TV nearly two decades ago. Now a media monitor with a long memory has dug up the old videotape from MaherA s ABC show, Politically Incorrect, that shows Maher defending the notorious case of Mary Kay Letourneau, the Seattle teacher convicted of having sex with her 12-year-old male student.

Funky Fridays awards $50K to Sonoma park projects

Funky Fridays, the summer concert series staged at Hood Mansion, raised $50,000 for the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation in 2016. The Parks Foundation staff and board members have reviewed funding requests and will provide support for the following projects: Bear Aware Program for Hood Mountain Regional Park and Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, including bear-proof garbage containers at campsites, bear aware signage, and interpretive programs to educate the public about black bears.

Sonoma’s Max Simonet making big splash on Adult Swim

Let’s Get Ready To Rumble – contestants in animal head masks try to take each other down in Daytime Fighting League, co-created by Maxime Simonet of Sonoma ‘FishCenter Live’ can be caught weekdays at 1 p.m. on fishcenterlive.com. Face off with ‘Daytime Fighting League’ atdaytimefightingleague.com.

Alan Colmes, Formerly Liberal Voice Of Fox News, Dead At 66

CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 655-2000 Follow us on TwitterFind Us On Facebook Program guide: Click here to access the CBS2 and KCAL9 […] Questions about a commercial: 964-8347 Southern California’s only 24-hour news and traffic station – KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO Traffic & Weather Together Every 10 Minutes on the Fives – Alan Colmes, the radio and television host and commentator best known as the amiable liberal foil to the hard-right Sean Hannity on the Fox News Channel show “Hannity & Colmes”, has died.

Costa Mesa Police Identify At-Large Suspect In 1997 Cold Case Rape/Murder

CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 655-2000 Follow us on TwitterFind Us On Facebook Program guide: Click here to access the CBS2 and KCAL9 […] Questions about a commercial: 964-8347 Southern California’s only 24-hour news and traffic station – KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO Traffic & Weather Together Every 10 Minutes on the Fives – Police in Costa Mesa Thursdayy identified a suspect in the 1997 rape and murder of a 26-year-old woman whose strangled body was found by her boyfriend in their apartment.

Diane Lane in scene from her new film “Must Love Dogs”

The Craft Available on Netflix March 1 A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft The Craft Available on Netflix March 1 A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft While on a trip to Paris with his fiancee’s family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s everyday at midnight. While on a trip to Paris with his fiancee’s family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s Kung Fu Panda Available on Netflix March 1 The Dragon Warrior has to clash against the savage Tai Lung as China’s fate hangs in the balance.

Beyonce pulls out of Coachella 2017

Following Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement, the singer’s entertainment company and Coachella ve announced that she will not perform at Coachella this year. Beyonce pulls out of Coachella 2017 headlining spot Following Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement, the singer’s entertainment company and Coachella ve announced that she will not perform at Coachella this year.

‘Unit Zero’: Rob Huebel Cast In ABC’s Toni Collette Spy Dramedy Pilot

Former Childrens Hospital star Rob Huebel is set for a lead role in ABC pilot Unit Zero , an action dramedy starring Toni Collette from the Black-ish duo of exec producer Kenya Barris and supervising producer Lindsey Shockley. Written by Shockley, Unit Zero follows Jackie Fink , a brilliant but unassuming CIA engineer and single mom, as she leads a team of desk jockeys into the field as secret agents.

‘Community’ Reunion Set As Dan Harmon Guests On Ken…

Six seasons and a guest appearance? Community creator Dan Harmon will appear in the Season 2 finale of ABC ‘s Dr. Ken starring Ken Jeong , who was a regular on Harmon’s NBC comedy. In the episode titled “Ken’s Big Audition,” Harmon will play himself, the creator of a new TV comedy set at a community college.

‘Feud: Bette & Jane’ Review: Jessica Lange &…

If you thought there were sharp elbows in the campaigns for this year’s Academy Awards, FX ‘s upcoming Feud : Bette And Joan shows how just rough and ruthless things once were in Hollywood. Ryan Murphy ‘s latest anthology series also shows stars Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange at the top of their considerable games in performances that will almost certainly see the two competing at this year’s Emmys.

Grammer To Perform At Golden Mike

Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Andy Grammer will perform at the 2017 Golden Mike Award, Monday, February 27, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Paul Karpowicz, President of Meredith Corporation’s Local Media Group, with the Golden Mike Award, and Bill Hoffman, retired President of Cox Media Group , with the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award.

YouTube pulls N.Y. zoo’s giraffe birth video over complaints of nudity, sexually explicit content

A New York zookeeper scolded animal rights “extremists” on Thursday after live video of a giraffe birth was temporarily removed from YouTube over complaints of nudity and sexually explicit content. The Animal Adventure Park, in Harpursville, N.Y., started running a live broadcast earlier this month from its giraffe pen, where 15-year-old April was expected to go into labour.

Oscar Isaac, Keegan-Michael Key Starring in ‘Hamlet’ at NYC Public Theater

To be, or not to be? That is the question Oscar Isaac will be asking eight times a week this summer, when he leads the Public Theater’s new production of William Shakespeare’s classic drama “Hamlet.” Directed by Tony winner Sam Gold , the limited-run production will begin previews at the Public’s Anspacher Theater on June 20, with an official opening set for July 13. In addition to Isaac, the cast of “Hamlet” will include comedian Keegan-Michael Key as Horatio, “Fun Home” alum Roberta Colindrez as Rosencrantz, “G.L.O.W.” star Gayle Rankin as Ophelia and “Boardwalk Empire” alum Anatol Yusef as Laertes.

Brit Awards 2017

Brit Awards 2017 Robbie Williams performs during the Brit Awards in London on Feb. 22, 2017. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2mbVqSR Pepsi DeMacque, Andrew Ridgeley and Shirlie Holliman pay tribute to George Michael during the Brit Awards in London on Feb. 22, 2017.

Shia LaBeouf ends streaming of anti-Trump installation

Actor Shia LaBeouf is citing safety concerns in cutting the livestream from the political performance art piece that was installed in downtown Albuquerque just days ago. The actor informed his followers via social media Thursday that the stream was taken down after gunshots were reported in the area.

The making of a great Oscars acceptance speech

While winning an Oscar is the best part about the Academy Awards for the stars, for the people watching at home, the speeches can either make or break the night. For example, everyone fondly remembers Cuba Gooding Jr. ‘s lively 1997 Oscars speech after he won best supporting actor for his portrayal of fictional football player Rod Tidwell in “Jerry Maguire.”

Wendy Williams talks about her weight loss

“I did it on my own and I love it because I no longer have to do that fight with clothing,” Williams said. Being larger and worrying about how she might look in clothing are things that “get in the way of being a good host for the people,” she said.

Nick Cannon is a dad again

The former “America’s Got Talent” host posted a photo on Instagram of him cradling his new son Golden “Sagon” Cannon by ex-girlfriend Brittany Bell. “Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning,” wrote Cannon in the caption.

Chris Christie: No White House or radio gig

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he has not accepted a White House job and is not seeking a job with a sports radio station in New York City. The Republican spoke by telephone Thursday on WFAN’s “Boomer and Carton” program, one day after The Record reported the station’s program director said he would consider Christie among “plenty of candidates” to replace afternoon host Mike Francesca.

Rihanna is named Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year

The Grammy Award-winning singer will receive the Harvard Foundation’s Peter J. Gomes Humanitarian Award at a ceremony scheduled for Feb. 28. Rihanna is being honored for several philanthropic efforts. She built a state-of-the-art center for oncology and nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat breast cancer in her home nation of Barbados.

There are some Best Picture Oscar winners that you only need to

For every Best Picture Oscar winner like the burly caper “No Country for Old Men,” or even the endless-quotable “Forrest Gump” there are more than a handful of films like “Slumdog Millionaire” or “The Artist” that are good for one viewing and nothing further. For every Best Picture Oscar winner like the burly caper “No Country for Old Men,” or even the endless-quotable “Forrest Gump” there are more Hey, it could have been worse.

Raw Reveals a Striking Australian Poster

Julia Ducournau’s critically lauded coming-of-age cannibal drama/horror film Raw will be released via Focus World on March 10th but in Australia, the movie will be released from distributor Monster Pictures on Thursday, April 20th. As with all films, marketing materials differ from country to country and we love shining lights on how other lands sell their horror movies.

Netflix Original Movie Burning Sands Trailer Released

Netflix has released the first trailer for their upcoming original film , Burning Sands , which takes you into the world of fraternity hazing. Check it out in the player below! Burning Sands takes you on a raw, voyeuristic journey of fraternity pledging through the eyes of one favored pledgee, who is torn between honoring a code of silence or standing up against the intensifying violence of underground hazing.

Police ready for SWAT situation at pipeline protest camp

By JAMES MacPHERSON and BLAKE NICHOLSON Associated Press CANNON BALL, N.D. – A SWAT vehicle is ready for use if it becomes necessary to use force to remove the remaining protesters from the now-closed Dakota Access pipeline protest camp on federal land in North Dakota, authorities said Thursday. American Indian elders have told police there are people willing to resort to drastic measures to stay in the camp that was shut down Wednesday ahead of spring flooding, Highway Patrol Lt.

Jimmy Fallon Never Recovered From His Disastrous Trump Interview

The decision to have Trump on at all proved controversial at the time, as some thought Fallon should have gone the way of Seth Meyers, who months earlier had banned Trump from his late-night show for as long as the Trump banned The Washington Post from his rallies. But the interview itself led to another level of anger for liberals around the country.

Review: A Schmaltzy History Lesson in ‘Bitter Harvest’

Yep, that’s the tagline for “Bitter Harvest,” the new movie about young love during the Holodomor, the 1932-33 forced famine in Ukraine orchestrated by Josef Stalin that killed millions. And if it sounds like a schmaltzy, soap opera-like treatment of a serious and historic tragedy, well, that’s because it is.

Zoey Deutsch to Receive Women in Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award

Seven leading apparel companies – H&M, Gap, Inditex, C&A, Next, VF Corp. and Tchibo – have pulled out of the Dhaka Apparel Summit. The actress, who is expected to attend the Italian brand’s fashion show on Feb. 23, will be honored at the 2017 Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards in June in Beverly Hills FUTURE TENSE: Zoey Deutch will be the 12th recipient of the annual Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award .

The Washington Post’s new motto is branding genius

“This is actually something we’ve said internally for a long time in speaking about our mission,” said a spokeswoman. “We thought it would be a good, concise value statement that conveys who we are to the many millions of readers who have come to us for the first time over the last year.”

Dining with the Chef

DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home.

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.

Movie Minute: ‘Get Out, ‘Collide,’ ‘Rock Dog’ hit theaters

The Oscars are on Sunday, though you may have a tough time finding any future Academy Award contenders among the new releases this weekend. The early-year doldrums continue with just a trio of new films, including a long-delayed action movie, the well-reviewed directorial debut of comedian Jordan Peele and an animated feature strictly for the kids.

Conservative activist James O’Keefe to release CNN tapes

Conservative activist James O’Keefe has announced plans to release recordings Thursday morning that he says were made secretly inside CNN. O’Keefe tells the network in an interview that the media is a “huge target” of his and he’s targeting CNN specifically because it “has a very important role as an arbiter of news.”

Author Helen Bailey’s partner jailed for 34 years for murder

In this file photo dated July 18, 2016, showing tributes left outside the home of children’s author Helen Bailey in Royston, England, as police investigations continue at the property. 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.

Conway: I’m not being sidelined

Kellyanne Conway says reports that the White House is sidelining her for contradicting the Trump administration’s official message are false. “I’m not,” she said when asked on Fox News’s “Hannity” if she had been benched.

Puri confirms meeting Salman Khan for ROGUE remake and more.. – News

SALMAN KHAN, PURI AND SOORAJ PANCHOLI After the debacle of his discovery’s debut in HERO the pathetic remake of Subash Ghai’s 1983 entertainer to the core blockbuster with the same name that introduced the handsome Jackie Shroff, Sallu Bhai is ensuring that this time things should not go wrong and is sensing a potential blockbuster in south helmer Puri Jagannath’s upcoming bilingual in Telugu and Kannada titled ROGUE that marks the acting debut of Ishaan, the younger brother of Kannada producer CR Kumar.

Durant: Shaq’s constant ripping of JaVale McGee ‘childish’

Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee fired back at Shaquille O’Neal via Twitter after the former star-turned analyst posted on his verified account a disparaging photo of McGee with the words, “America meet Javale “BUM” McGee.” Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Kevin Durant backed McGee on Friday, with Durant calling Shaq “childish” while calling out the retired center’s free throw shooting and other flaws in his game during a Hall of Fame NBA career.

Ian McShane to Game of Thrones fans: You need to get out more

Game Of Thrones star Ian McShane has said his own fans need to get out more after they criticised him for revealing spoilers about his character. Hitting back at complaints that he also dismissed the hit fantasy series as “just t**s and dragons” he accused viewers of placing too much importance in a television show.

Just 100 days before the Champions League final comes to Wales

IN 100 days’ time Wales will play host to the world’s biggest sporting event of the year when the UEFA Champions League final is contested at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. Broadcast in more than 200 countries, and with a live TV audience of 200 million, the UCL final is the world’s most watched annual sporting event, and the largest ever to have been staged in Wales.

WGA Meeting Shows Guild On Strike Footing As Contract Talks Loom

Bargaining on a new contract isn’t expected to begin until next month, but if tonight’s informational meeting is any indication, the Writers Guild of America is definitely on a strike footing. “It seems that if they took a strike authorization vote tonight, it would be favorable,” said a seemingly dismayed writer upon leaving the meeting.

Watch ‘Alien: Covenant’: 5-Minute Prologue

During tonight’s episode of Legion, we got a full five minute clip from ‘Alien: Covenant’ and it did not disappoint. Along with meeting the majority of the cast, which includes Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Demian Bichir, Carmen Ejogo, Amy Seimetz, Jussie Smollett, Callie Hernandez, Nathaniel Dean, Alexander England, Benjamin Rigby, and James Franco.

OC Residents Demand Answers From Local Reps On Future Of ACA

CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA […] OC Residents Demand Answers From Local Reps On Future Of ACA U.S. Reps Dana Rohrabacher, Ed Royce and Mimi Walters did not show up for the town hall.

Pregnancy is FINALLY confirmed as Cheryl cradles her baby bump on adorable photoshoot

X Factor star Cheryl has FINALLY confirmed she is pregnant by cradling her baby bump in an official photograph for the first time while taking part in a new campaign with a host of other stars. The singer has previously refused to comment that she and her boyfriend, One Direction star Liam Payne , were expecting a baby, although she had been pictured at an event with a noticeable bump on display.

Tickets on sale

Tickets on sale Tickets go on sale this week for Chris Brown, Pixies, Gucci Mane and more Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2madg8D

Sandra Oh Returning To ‘Grey’s Anatomy’? She…

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ fans have been dying to find out if Sandra Oh will return to the series ever since her character, Dr. Cristina Yang, left Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital back in 2014. Now Sandra herself is speaking out! “At this pointa No, I don’t think so,” Sandra Oh , 45, said when she was asked about returning to Grey’s Anatomy during her recent appearance on Access Hollywood Live .

Rihanna shines bright like a diamond

And Robyn Rihanna Fenty , aka Rihanna , certainly does, which is why she’s been named the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year . “Rihanna has charitably built a state-of-the-art center for oncology and nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat breast cancer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown, Barbados,” said Dr. S. Allen Counter , director of the Harvard Foundation .

What, no keyser soze?

At least Tom Brady ‘s keeping a sense of humor about his swiped Super Bowl LI jersey – though the missing piece of NFL history is reportedly worth about $500G, and the purported purloiner, once pinched, could do some serious time in the pokey . But the New England Patriots QB decided to do a bit of sideline sleuthing himself, and posted a “Suspects Board” to his Facebook page yesterday.

The Dish: Carlton Fisk, Nick Cannon, Britney Spears and more…

Actor Nick Cannon sits at courtside during the second half of the NBA All-Star basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. HOME FIELD: There are Red Sox fans, and then there’s whoever ponies up $175G to buy 38 Elm St. in Charlestown, N.H., just because it was the childhood home of Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk .

Exquisite music, comedy at Dimario and friends

From left: Security consultant and actor, Robert Finzi Smith points out something of interest to saxophonist, Dean Frazer and Dimario McDowell, event organiser, at the recent ‘Thursday Night Live’ series at 2A Strathairn Avenue, Kingston. A night of exquisite live music and comedy marked last Thursday’s rendition of the Dimario and Friends-produced Thursday Night Live! series, at 2wo A Seafood, 2A Strathairn Avenue .