Day: February 28, 2017

President Trump delivers Joint Address to Congress

Lester Holt will anchor NBC News’ live primetime coverage from Washington, D.C. beginning at 8 p.m. CT across the NBC television network. Holt will be joined in studio by “Meet the Press” moderator and NBC News political director Chuck Todd, NBC News special correspondent Tom Brokaw, NBC News chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell, and NBC News White House correspondent Hallie Jackson.

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‘The time for small thinking is over, the time for trivial fights is behind us’: Trump strikes a presidential tone while addressing Congress as he tells them to reform tax and repeal Obamacare Trump is open to compromise legislation that would allow most illegal immigrants to STAY and may bring it up tonight in his speech to Congress Kellyanne Conway said she ‘meant no disrespect’ after being caught on the Oval Office couch while wearing her heels because she was asked to take a photo of the leaders of black colleges ‘Bulls***!’ Embattled Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is caught on camera lashing out at one of his own drivers who told him no one in the company trusts him TWELVE children injured – three critically – when elderly man, 73, drives SUV into their marching band in Alabama Mardi Gras parade Are YOU going to cheat on your partner? Scientists reveal that women who do this one thing … (more)

The Voice Recap: Five Alive

I’ve learned so much: You guys love Lauren Duski a lot , you love Michael Slezak even more , and it’s unwise to play any drinking game that involves doing a shot every time Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s relationship is referenced and/or the couple canoodles. During Tuesday’s episode, we also learned the identities of the five contestants who’ll be advancing to the Battle Rounds.

CBS Suggests Trump Is ‘Exaggerating the Threat from’ the Middle East

CBS Evening News was steeped in mystery Tuesday as they hyped anonymous sources that suggested President Donald Trump was playing up the threat from the Middle East. ” There is a controversy tonight inside U.S. intelligence over whether the Trump administration is exaggerating the threat from Muslim countries, ” announced anchor Scott Pelley as he noted debate is encouraged, ” But Jeff Pegues reports that this is different because some analysts believe they’re being pressured to report the results that the White House wants to hear.

Ap Fact Check: Black colleges hardly school choice pioneers

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is praising the country’s historically black colleges and universities as pioneers on school choice. She said in a speech Monday that African-Americans “took it upon themselves to provide the solution” when they were blocked from attending predominantly white institutions of higher education.

Marc Hayashi in Wayne Wang’s “Chan Is Missing” (1982). Credit: Courtesy of Koch Lorber Films

When Wayne Wang was scrambling around the streets of Chinatown in the early 1980s shooting his indie feature “Chan Is Missing,” trying to stretch the most out of the $22,000 he’d scrounged together to make it, even he couldn’t guess that he was making a landmark movie. He figured his noirish 16mm black-and-white film about two cabdrivers searching for a guy who owes them money would play at festivals, college campuses and Chinese American communities.

Lady Gaga to Replace Beyonce as Coachella Headline Act

The “Born This Way” singer and “American Horror Story” actress will be the headline act both Saturday nights at the music festival in Indio, California, Billboard reported Tuesday. Beyonce had to cancel her previously scheduled appearance on doctor’s orders as she is pregnant with twins.

Alien: Covenant’ Trailer Explodes With Creepy New…

Twentieth Century Fox has released a new trailer for Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated “Alien: Covenant,” the sequel to “Prometheus” and the sixth film in the “Alien” franchise. The trailer starts off simply enough, as the crew of the titular spaceship Covenant continues its journey through space.

Police seeking intruders seen in ‘Pawn Stars’ figure’s house

Police say they’re investigating a break-in that apparently involved three intruders at a Las Vegas home belonging to “Pawn Stars” reality TV show personality Corey Harrison. Las Vegas police Officer Laura Melzer said Tuesday that no one was injured and it wasn’t clear if anything was taken after a resident confronted three males early on Feb. 16 in the home.

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One of two patio areas in the backyard of the Smith home in Paradise Gardens, complete with a pool and gas fire pit. Smith Cool Home One of two patio areas in the backyard of the Smith home in Paradise Gardens, complete with a pool and gas fire pit.

President Trumpa s first big address to the nation, annotated

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events This Dec. 8, 2008, file photo shows the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Trump delivered his first big speech to Congress on Tuesday night — an address that in any other year would carry the title “State of the Union.”

Oscars 2017: Jimmy Kimmel’s surpise tourist guest had just gotten out of prison

Jimmy Kimmel is one of the kings of late night TV and now he is the KING of the Oscars! This man singlehandedly kicked the Oscars Ass, and in a good way! Now, I was skeptical about him at first, would he try too hard and his The couple stole the show at Sunday’s Academy Awards, taking selfies with Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, getting TV-married by Denzel Washington and receiving Jennifer Aniston’s sunglasses as a wedding gift. In a Monday telephone interview with ABC7 Chicago, Gary, whose full name is Gary Alan Coe, revealed a backstory worthy of its own movie.

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… million viewers for ABC. While it was the smallest Oscars audience since 2008, the show was the most-watched entertainment program on television since last year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Led by the Oscars, ABC won the week with an 8.9 million …

Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley gets married

The two said “I do” at a courthouse in Brooklyn, New York City, on Monday among several of their friends and family members who shared photos of the beaming couple on their social media accounts. Kirke’s sister, Jemima Kirke, star of television series “Girls”, tweeted her congratulations: “it’s all downhill from here.

Dwayne Johnson jokes he was ready to take down ‘rogue’ producer at Oscars mix-up

Actor Dwayne Johnson joked he was going to jump over Meryl Streep to take down the “rogue” La La Land producer who halted the Oscars best picture prize-giving when the musical was incorrectly named the winner instead of Moonlight. But the Hollywood star, otherwise known as The Rock, also shared his respect for the man who took charge of the situation for stepping up in a crisis.

‘Gary from Chicago’ goes from prison to the Oscars

A man who introduced himself as “Gary Cole from Chicago,” left, poses for a photo with Oscars winner Mahershala Ali in a screen capture from the Oscars live broadcast on Feb. 26. Cole and his fiancee were part of a tourist group Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel had ushered into Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre during the awards show. Also pictured in the background is Kimmel’s sidekick, television personality Guillermo Rodriguez.

YouTube launches streaming TV service

Google launched YouTube TV on Tuesday, which will cost $35 a month and offer access to content from broadcast networks as well as YouTube. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki? said people around the world watch one billion hours of YouTube content each day, and younger generations don’t want to consume television through traditional channels.

Bush promotes new book, reflects on painting and the press

Former President George W. Bush says he didn’t intend to criticize President Donald Trump when he said recently that a free press is essential to democracy Speaking by telephone Tuesday with The Associated Press, Bush said he was simply responding to a reporter’s question about the role of journalism. Trump has referred to the press as the “enemy of the people,” but Bush said that it’s important to hold those in power “to account,” adding that power can be “very corrupting” and that it was dangerous to “fall in love” with power or fame or money.

Eliot Engel Hands Donald Trump a Win

On Tuesday’s episode of Man, We’re Really Going to Spend Time Talking about This, Aren’t We , New York representative Eliot Engel announced that he will not position himself along the receiving aisle to shake the president’s hand as he enters the House chamber Tuesday night for a speech to Congress. It will mark the first time in 29 years Engel has not followed his personal custom, during which time Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed disdain for handshakes, anyway.

From prison to the Oscars: The story of ‘Gary from Chicago’

Mahershala Ali, right, hands his award for best actor in a supporting role for “Moonlight” to a tourist named Gary during the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. less Mahershala Ali, right, hands his award for best actor in a supporting role for “Moonlight” to a tourist named Gary during the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

New Comedy Central ‘Clusterfest’ Brings Jerry Seinfeld,…

As teased in November when it was still under the shadow of the established annual SF Sketchfest, a new San Francisco comedy festival, this one thrown by Comedy Central in collaboration with Outside Lands and Bonnaroo organizers Superfly and Another Planet Entertainment, is announcing itself to the world with a luminary-filled lineup, a promo video, and an event preview in the New York Times . Colossal Clusterfest, as the event is billed, will bring luster – and, per the name – 30,000 ticket-holding comedy fans, to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and outdoor stages in Civic Center Plaza from June 2-4.

Face-biter said he fled demon-like figure before killings

A Florida college student accused of randomly killing a couple and chewing on the dead man’s face told TV personality Phil McGraw he had been running from a demon-like figure named Daniel before the attack. In a video released Tuesday by prosecutors, 20-year-old Austin Harrouff told McGraw he only had vague memories of killing John Stevens and Michelle Mishcon last Aug. 15. The video had been scheduled to air on McGraw’s “Dr. Phil” television show last October but was pulled at the last minute without explanation.

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

A monthly look at what’s scheduled to be added to the catalogues of streaming services Netflix Canada, CraveTV and Shudder: Netflix continues its strong push of rolling out original content with new series including “Marvel’s Iron Fist” and the teen drama “13 Reasons Why” , as well as new seasons of “Love” and “Grace and Frankie” . Amy Schumer also shot a new stand-up special for the streaming service, which debuts March 7. CraveTV hopes to build on the success of its original comedy “Letterkenny” with the satire “What Would Sal Do?” It premieres March 24. Bell Media bills the half-hour show as a comedy about “a slacker who discovers he’s the second coming of Christ.”

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Sen. Joe Manchin III departs the Senate chamber Feb. 3, ahead of a vote. On Monday afternoon, Axios’s Jonathan Swan reported that Sen. Joe Manchin III had held an “hour-long off-the-record” session with the editorial team of Breitbart News.

David Cassidy opens up about ‘early stages’ of dementia

‘I certainly wasn’t intoxicated’: David Cassidy opens up about being in the ‘early stages’ of dementia and explains why he fell off the stage during a performance The 66-year-old was accused of being intoxicated during his last performance earlier this month because he fell off the stage But he disputed that claim in an interview with Dr. Phil and said ‘it has nothing to do with why I’m leaving’ the industry Former teen idol said he is in ‘early stages’ of the brain disease and discusses his current relationship with his family and his fear of being a burden to them Cassidy told his son Beau: ‘I want you to promise me you’ll find a way to let me go and don’t let me live like that’ Famed singer David Cassidy has revealed the moment he realized he was in the early stages of dementia and is disputing claims that he was intoxicated during his last concert performance that saw him fall of a … (more)

White House dismisses Udall plan to confirm Gorsuch, Garland to SCOTUS together

The White House is dismissing an idea from Sen. Tom Udall that would place both Judge Neil Gorsuch and Judge Merrick Garland on the Supreme Court at the same time, according to a White House spokesperson. The Democrat from New Mexico presented the plan Monday morning to Gorsuch, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, as well as to Gorsuch’s team of White House aides and former Sen. Kelly Ayotte, who’s been attending Gorsuch’s meetings with senators.

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Musician and songwriter Merle Haggard performed at the Big Barrel Country Music Festival in Dover Del., on June 28, 2015. Merle Haggard would have turned 80 years old on Apr. 6. That day – which is also the first anniversary of the country music legend’s death – his legacy will be celebrated during a tribute show at Bridgestone Arena .

‘Broadchurch’ Season 3 Debut Draws 7.5M on ITV, ‘Nightly Show’ Kicks off With 2.9M Viewers

U.K. TV giant ITV’s flagship network on Monday night drew 7.5 million viewers with the 9 p.m. season 3 debut of hit series Broadchurch and averaged an audience of 2.9 million for the first edition of 10 p.m. experiment The Nightly Show , Britain’s answer to U.S. late-night shows. Broadchurch , starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman, became a U.K. ratings hit in its first season.

Samuel L. Jackson attended the Oscars to get free gifts

The 68-year-old actor explained that one of the biggest attractions of attending the ceremony was collecting the famed free gifts, but Jackson was frustrated to find they are no longer handed out to presenters. The ‘Pulp Fiction’ star – who was among the presenters at the annual awards bash in Los Angeles on Sunday – said: “You always go for the goody basket.

Emma Stone: Award fiasco was one of the worst moments of my life

The flame-haired beauty’s movie ‘La La Land’ was mistakenly named the winner of the Best Picture gong by Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway at the annual awards bash in Los Angeles on Sunday – but officials soon realised their error and the award was instead handed to ‘Moonlight’. Emma, 28 – who was named Best Actress for her lead role in ‘La La Land’ – told the Daily Mail newspaper the embarrassing gaffe was: “One of the most horrible moments of my life.

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood “Someone Else’s Feelings/Empathy at School” Someone Else’s Feelings: Daniel and O the Owl are pretending to be handymen, using their toy tools to make “repairs” to Daniel’s playhouse. Daniel is having lots of fun hammering loudly, but it’s upsetting O, who would rather do something quieter.

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.

‘Biggest Loser’ host suffers heart attack

Fitness trainer and host of NBC’s “Biggest Loser” Bob Harper says he is recovering from a serious heart attack that left him unconscious for two days. ‘Biggest Loser’ host suffers heart attack NEW YORK – Fitness trainer and host of NBC’s “Biggest Loser” Bob Harper says he is recovering from a serious heart attack that left him unconscious for two days.

Kellyanne Conway: ‘I didn’t mean to have my feet on the couch’

Kellyanne Conway: ‘I didn’t mean to have my feet on the couch’ “I certainly meant no disrespect,” Conway said. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m5zBUl President Donald Trump, right, meets with leaders of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 27, 2017.

Oa Reilly says he could have been clearer about Swedish guest

Fox News commentator Bill O’Reilly says he could have been clearer about a man who appeared on his show last week billed as a Swedish national security adviser. Responding to criticism from officials in Sweden and liberal observers, O’Reilly said on Monday night’s episode of “The O’Reilly Factor” that he should have explained that Nils Bildt had no role in the Swedish government.

Matt LeBlanc defies abuse from ‘armchair quarterbacks’ over Top Gear

Matt LeBlanc has said he faced his share of criticism from “armchair quarterbacks” when he stepped behind the wheel of Top Gear but that he just wanted to take the show forwards. The former Friends star took over the BBC Two motoring programme alongside Chris Evans after the departure of hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. He told Radio Times: “I read some things on social media like: ‘Go home Yank’, ‘You Suck’, ‘Eff you’, ‘Eff this’, ‘Eff that’.

SA film-maker killed in accident

The son of CPUT acting vice-chancellor John Volmink, also named John Volmink, died after being hit by a car. Cape Town – The son of Cape Peninsula University of Technology acting vice-chancellor John Volmink, also named John Volmink, died after being hit by a car while on his way home in Rosebank, Joburg.

Oscars 2017: Tweeting accountant blamed for Best Picture goof-up

Prior to learning of a presentation error, ‘La La Land’ producers Marc Platt , Jordan Horowitz and Fred Berger accept the Best Picture award for ‘La La Land’ onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Pic/AFP Los Angeles: An accountant for the Academy Awards botched the meticulous procedure for announcing the Oscar for best picture when he handed victory to “La La Land” before declaring “Moonlight” the real winner, PricewaterhouseCoopers said on Monday.

Jimmy Kimmel shares insights on best picture Oscar gaffe

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel shared his perspective on the show’s best-picture gaffe during his Monday monologue on ” Jimmy Kimmel Live !” “As I’m sure you’ve at least heard, ‘La La Land’ was simultaneously somehow the biggest winner and loser last night,” Kimmel said. Presenters announced “La La Land” as the best picture winner at Sunday’s Academy Awards, though “Moonlight” was the actual winner.

Tweeting accountant blamed for Oscar blunder

Brian Cullinan and Martha Ruiz of PWC confer on stage after the Best Picture was mistakenly awarded to “La La Land” instead of “Moonlight”. Photo: Reuters An accountant for the Academy Awards botched the meticulous procedure for announcing the Oscar for best picture when he handed victory to La La Land before declaring Moonlight the real winner, PricewaterhouseCoopers said on Monday .

Jon Stewart joins Stephen Colbert to mock the mediaa s a breakupa with Trump

Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart apparently lives under Stephen Colbert’s desk now – or at least, he shows up whenever his old Comedy Central pal calls him for a segment. Stewart stopped by CBS’s “The Late Show” on Monday to mock the media’s “breakup” with President Trump, spurred by the incident last Friday when several news outlets were banned from an informal White House press briefing.

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Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh smiles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Miami and Duke in Coral Gables, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh smiles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Miami and Duke in Coral Gables, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

Part of Rio Carnival float collapses, injuring 17

An injured person lies on a stretcher on the top of a float as she is being rescued during the performing of the Unidos da Tijuca samba school for the Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Part of a float has collapsed during Rio de Janeiro’s world famous Carnival parade, injuring several people, according to doctors at the scene.

Oscars 2017 mistake: Host Jimmy Kimmel roasts night, saying ‘thank God Denzel Washington was there’

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Late-night hosts poke fun at Oscars Best Picture fiasco

Los Angeles, Feb 28 – Popular TV hosts Jimmy Fallon, Trevor Noah, Conan OBrien, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert made fun of the Oscars fiasco in which the producers of La La Land were mistakenly given the trophy for Best Picture when in fact Moonlight had won the award. In the lead joke to Monday night’s monologue on Tonight Show, Fallon suggested the La La Land team to join a support group alongside the Atlanta Falcons and Hillary Clinton, two other figures who were surprised by high-profile losses in recent months.

Exposing Trump’s shady management style

Ask Bernard Groupy, head chef for six months at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, where fancy and expensive Caesar salads are prepared from Parmesan cheese. One day, Trump stalked into the kitchen, screaming to Goupy that one of the guests didn’t like the salad and started haphazardly tossing lettuce and tomatoes, forgetting the cheese while shouting “this is how we make a Caesar salad from.”