Day: March 6, 2017

‘Spaced Out’: Miranda Cosgrove Cast In NBC Comedy Pilot

Former iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove has booked a series regular role in NBC ‘s space-travel comedy pilot Spaced Out , from the Undateable duo of creator/executive producer Adam Sztykiel and executive producer Bill Lawrence. Written by Sztykiel and directed by Ruben Fleischer, Spaced Out, from WBTV and Lawrence’s studio-based Doozer, is a workplace comedy that centers on a working-class genius and his struggles to fit in with an established team – all made more difficult when their job is building a rocket to Mars.

Janelle Monae tweets about period blood, takes on haters

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: You know that I want you! Lady Gaga gives new boyfriend Christian Carino a lingering kiss… while he offers her his jacket on night out ‘Obamacare GONE’: Republicans publish their plan to repeal The Affordable Care Act, replace it with tax credits and SCRAP penalties for not having insurance- setting up an epic clash with Democrats Exposed, the truth behind the great health myths: From the five-a-day rule to eating oily fish once a week, experts reveal the common mantras that were completely made up Trump’s Oval Office eruption was aimed at his LAWYER – not advisers Bannon and Priebus – as the president blew up over handling of attorney general’s Russia recusal ‘The president, just for a moment forgot that he was president’: Ex-CIA boss Hayden tries to explain Trump phonetapping tweet frenzy Married animal rescue volunteer died while trying to help a lost DOG near a … (more)

Trail Blazers-Timberwolves game postponed by slick court

The game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves scheduled for Monday night was done in by something no one could have seen coming: warm weather in the Twin Cities in early March. The NBA postponed the game due to a slippery court caused by condensation from an ice sheet underneath it and outside humidity on a day in which temperatures reached the mid-60s.

Sessions clarifies testimony on Russia, says he was honest

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday clarified his confirmation hearing testimony to acknowledge having spoken twice last year with the Russian ambassador, but he said he stood by his earlier remarks as an honest and correct answer to a question. The filing amends testimony Sessions gave under oath in January when he said he did not have communication with Russians.

Museum ends Shia LaBeouf project, citing safety concerns

The Museum of the Moving Image announced Friday it has closed a performance art project involving Shia LaBeouf, citing “serious public safety hazards.” The project involved the actor and others chanting “He will not divide us” in front of a camera outside the museum since Donald Trump’s first day as president three weeks ago.

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Open Files: Celebrating 5 Years of Collecting is an exhibition of 100 select objects, showcasing the depth and breadth of the World Chess Hall of Fame ‘s collection. The exhibition was developed through donations and acquisitions made since the museum opened in Saint Louis in 2011.

Phonics found in children’s book dating from 1667

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: You know that I want you! Lady Gaga gives new boyfriend Christian Carino a lingering kiss… while he offers her his jacket on night out ‘Obamacare GONE’: Republicans publish their plan to repeal The Affordable Care Act, replace it with tax credits and SCRAP penalties for not having insurance- setting up an epic clash with Democrats Exposed, the truth behind the great health myths: From the five-a-day rule to eating oily fish once a week, experts reveal the common mantras that were completely made up Trump’s Oval Office eruption was aimed at his LAWYER – not advisers Bannon and Priebus – as the president blew up over handling of attorney general’s Russia recusal ‘The president, just for a moment forgot that he was president’: Ex-CIA boss Hayden tries to explain Trump phonetapping tweet frenzy Married animal rescue volunteer died while trying to help a lost DOG near a … (more)

L.I. Mayors Upset Over Study On Planned LIRR Third Track

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MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ Viciously Blasts ‘Fake, Reckless’ Trump

MSNBC’s ” Morning Joe ” program, which once fawned over a preening Donald Trump early in his campaign, denounced him Monday as “fake, failed and reckless,” and blamed the president for bringing the nation to a “crisis.” What had co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski so hot and bothered? Trump’s baseless claim that President Barack Obama had his phones at Trump Tower wiretapped during the presidential election.

Mike Deeson, longtime WTSP watchdog reporter, retiring

After 35 years of holding Tampa Bay area public officials accountable, 10News WTSP reporter Mike Deeson abruptly retired on Monday. The area’s longest-tenured street reporter on local TV wrote on Facebook that he didn’t want a long goodbye tour and “would rather rip off the bandage and go forward with my decision immediately.”

Spicer meets the press. Again, no cameras allowed.

For the country’s most prominent political spokesman, Sean Spicer is not spending a whole lot of time in front of the camera. Monday was the seventh straight day that Spicer, President Donald Trump’s press secretary, declined to hold a televised White House press briefing, an unusually long drought for someone whose role is traditionally to be the most visible face of a presidential administration.

Hugh Grant returns in first ‘Love Actually’ sequel photos

Reprising his “Love Actually” in a new 10-minute short, the British actor is back in costume as David, who has retained his reign over England since the 2003 beloved movie. He’s also married to Natalie , his staff member from the original movie with whom he flirted and only didn’t kiss until they were on stage following a children’s Christmas pageant.

a Real men crya : LeBron James says he cries at some movies

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is showing his sensitive side by admitting he cries during some movies and apologizing to his wife for sometimes losing sight of his family’s role in his quest for greatness. LeBron said “real men cry” on Sunday’s episode of the Road Trippin’ podcast hosted by teammates Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye and reporter Allie Clifton.

The Orchard Abducts Pat Healy’s Directorial Debut Take Me, Starring Taylor Schilling

The Orchard announced today that the company will release director Pat Healy’s feature debut TAKE ME, starring Taylor Schilling opposite Healy. The Duplass Brothers serve as executive producers while Mel Eslyn and Sev Ohanian serve as producers of the film, which will have its world premiere at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, followed by a theatrical and digital release May 5th.

Matt Damon is narrating new Boston Marathon documentary

Matt Damon ‘s ties to the Boston Marathon are so personal they’re stained with sweat: He’s never run it himself, but his father and brother have four times. That makes the Academy Award winner and Boston native the perfect choice to narrate the first full-length documentary about the marathon, the filmmakers said Monday.

New Fargo Season 3 Teasers Reveal the Cast

FX has released a series of Fargo season 3 teasers, all three of which can be viewed in the players below. The top video is of particular interest as it gives us our first look at characters played by stars Ewan McGregor , Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Carrie Coon .

Chance the Rapper donates $1M to Chicago public schools

Chance the Rapper donates $1M to Chicago public schools He’s cutting through the red tape – with his checkbook. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mxzz8a Chance the Rapper is donating $1 million to Chicago public schools, the musician announced Monday, after talks broke down with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner over the weekend.

‘Underground’ cast on why you can’t look away

The cast of “Underground” has a message for those who say they are tired of slave narratives: We don’t have the luxury to turn away from such painful stories. “We live in a country that’s built on the foundation of slavery,” said Aisha Hinds, who joins the period drama this season as abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

Jay Z launches Arrive to boost startups

The rapper-entrepreneur is an investor in Uber, among other startups, but now he’s formalizing his investor efforts: Roc Nation, Carter’s entertainment firm, is launching a new business arm called Arrive. The new business unit is a collaborative effort with seed stage venture firm Primary Venture Partners and GlassBridge Asset Management, the company said in a statement Monday.

Trump signs new travel ban targeting those seeking new visas

President Donald Trump on Monday signed a new version of his controversial travel ban, aiming to withstand court challenges while still barring new visas for citizens from six Muslim-majority countries and shutting down the U.S. refugee program. The revised travel order leaves Iraq off the list of banned countries but still affects would-be visitors from Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and Libya.

Garden of Laughs brings stars out for good cause

Garden of Laughs brings stars out for good cause Bob Saget, Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan among entertainment legends at the Theater at MSG Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2mwwK7k Chris Rock, John Oliver, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones, Bob Saget. This is a formidable comedic lineup.

Trump Travel Ban 2.0: Here’s What the White House Changed

Protesters assemble at John F. Kennedy International Airport after President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending all immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries in late January. President Donald Trump signed a revised travel ban Monday that will temporarily halt entry to the U.S. for people from six Muslim-majority nations who are seeking new visas, though allowing those with current visas to travel freely.

The truth about “Judge” Judy’s make-believe court

In this April 18, 2007 file photo, Judge Judy Sheindlin is shown at a party held by CNN celebrating Larry King’s fifty years of broadcasting in New York. After serving as a judge for more than 20 years in California’s court system, Joseph A. Wapner embarked on a career in the entertainment industry and what turned out to be a 12-year stint as the presiding “judge” on “The People’s Court.”

DIY Venue Non Plus Ultra Shut Down by City Inspector; Founders Issue Statement

Last Thursday night, Non Plus Ultra, a DIY art space in Virgil Village run by a group of L.A. artists, including members of the bands HOTT MT and Vinyl Williams, was buzzing as garage-rock stalwarts Thee Oh Sees were preparing to take the stage. There were about 350 people crawling around the space, which generally hosts crowds of about 150 or less – and the event attracted the attention of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.

Trump tries again on immigrant ban

President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban will temporarily halt entry to the U.S. for people from six Muslim-majority nations who are seeking new visas, though allowing those with current visas to travel freely, according to a fact sheet obtained Monday by The Associated Press. Trump was to sign the new executive order later in the day.

Why the iHeartRadio Music Awards needed an Oscars-style snafu

The best thing that can be said about Sunday’s iHeartRadio Music Awards is that nobody called Major Lazer onstage to receive a prize meant for the Chainsmokers. Now in its fourth year, this annual awards show put on by one of the country’s biggest broadcasters has worked out most of the kinks that can trip up a new production .

Melanie C defends Louis Tomlinson

The One Direction star was released on bail after an altercation with a paparazzo and two girls at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday , and the former Spice Girls singer sympathizes with him because she has been in a similar situation where the “frenzied” attention left her unable to think clearly. “There are times, I should imagine with Louis and what the boys have been through, that they have been at the height of their success and they are constantly pursued.

David Letterman slams Donald Trump

The 69-year-old former talk show host wishes people would stopped being shocked by the US leader’s statements and instead focus on “protecting” themselves from him. And David insists jokes at Trump’s expense – such as Alec Baldwin’s infamous ‘Saturday Night Live’ impressions – are the perfect way to pile on the pressure as they distract the president from other issues.

The Magical Music Video for John Legend and Ariana Grande’s “Beauty and the Beast” is Here

If you weren’t already super excited for the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast , this brand new music video for the film’s title song is guaranteed to have you running to the theater. Featuring Ariana Grande in a gown that makes her looks like the enchanted rose come to life, and John Legend wearing an outfit straight from the prince’s closet, the music video is the perfect ode to a gorgeous fairytale – and proof that they couldn’t have chosen two better people to cover this iconic song.

Watch Justin Timberlake’s Inspiring Speech About Diversity at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

When Justin Timberlake took the stage at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday, he came with an incredibly inspiring message about the importance of diversity and the power that comes with being different. Addressing young people in the audience and watching from home, the singer-songwriter ended his acceptance speech for Best Song of the Year for “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by offering up a message of solidarity, acceptance, and empowerment – and it couldn’t have come at a better time.

Kellie Maloney ‘shocked’ by Dame Jenni Murray’s sex change views

Boxing manager Kellie Maloney, formerly known as Frank, has said she sees herself as a woman and would love to have a debate with broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray after she suggested men who have undergone sex change operations are not “real women”. The fight promoter, who announced in 2014 she was beginning gender reassignment, said she was “shocked” Dame Jenni questioned whether someone who has enjoyed the privileges of growing up as a man could really be a woman.

Letter: We should delay tax-funded pension payouts

Letter: We should delay tax-funded pension payouts I am all for pensions and think everyone who works deserves one but, obviously this will never happen. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2mvtkle But, why are we the taxpayers paying 40 and 50-year-old healthy adults to sit home on our dime just because they worked for 20 years.? You should not be able to draw taxpayer funded pensions until full retirement age, period.

Arizona Wild West Festival: Cave Creek goes old school March 10-12

Arizona Wild West Festival: Cave Creek goes old school March 10-12 This free event brings the Old West to life with gunfights, bullfights, country-western music and costumed characters. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2mvOvUo Taylor and Melissa Pawlowski play with the horse given by Wells Fargo in the Wild West Days Parade in Cave Creek on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015.

Shah Rukh Khan hugs KJo’s friend turned foe Kajol – News

Last year two big ticket films SHIVAAY and AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL released together which led to an ugly spat between Ajay Devgn and Karan Johar. Later an excerpt from Karan Johar’s biography ‘An Unsuitable Boy’ Karan Johar declared that he no longer shares a cordial relationship with Kajol anymore.

Six shows to watch on TV this week

Among this week’s picks is newcomer “Time After Time,” a show based on the book of the same name, and classic 1979 movie. Emily Bamforth highlights “The 10th Kingdom,” a fairy tale-themed series which could be considered a predecessor for the ABC’s hugely popular “Once Upon a Time.”

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Runs Better in Handheld Mode

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild reportedly runs better when played on the Nintendo Switch tablet than while docked. Digital Foundry has discovered that Breath of the Wild doesn’t suffer similar frame stutter issues in handheld mode than are seen while playing on the TV.

Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Her Postpartum Depression

C hrissy Teigen, 31, is many things: a Sports Illustrated cover girl, a New York Times best-selling cookbook author, a host of the Emmy-nominated TV series Lip Sync Battle and the soon-to-be designer of a fashion line with Revolve. But she’s best known for what her husband, John Legend, calls her “smart mouth.”

Adele Is Music Biz Artist Of The Year

… Returning favorite sessions will include the Metadata Summit, Brand & Strategic Partnership Summit, and Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, as well as an encore for Music’s Leading Ladies Speak Out and various special interest programs and …

Kincaid CD release party at Roy’s Hall

Kincaid, who grew up in Sussex County, spent time in Texas, and now lives in Hackettsown, has been playing guitar, writing and singing his own material, for many years. And he’s been working on his CD for the past year and a half, and now, he’s ready to show it off to the world.

Top Gear impresses fans with Chris Evans-free return

Top Gear returned to television on Sunday night for its second season since Jeremy Clarkson and co. famously departed the show, and fans seem to be enjoying Matt LeBlanc stepping into the driver’s seat following Chris Evans’ departure. The BBC Two motoring show hit the screens on Sunday night with former Friends star Matt LeBlanc in the driving seat and Chris Harris and Rory Reid joining him as co-hosts, following the departure of Chris Evans.

Conte wary of Carroll on return to West Ham

… musical legend Bette Midler, who has become known for her amusing tweets about the president. The 74-year-old entertainment industry icon took to Twitter to blame the POTUS for disrupting her morning diet routine. Intending to ask for a photo …

Venus Williams showcases fashion line, tennis at Garden

In this Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, file photo, United States’ Venus Williams answers a question at a press conference following her loss to sister Serena in the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Williams will show off her spring tennis clothing line at Madison Square Garden.

Kandi Burruss confronts Porsha Williams in Hawaii on RHOA

A trip to tropical Hawaii did nothing to thaw out the frosty relations between Kandi Burruss and Porsha Williams on Sunday’s episode of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. The pair continued to feud over Porsha’s explosive claim that Kandi and Todd Tucker allegedly tried to drug her for sex.

Rachel Bilson reunites with Hart of Dixie costars

Rachel Bilson enjoyed an impromptu reunion with her Hart of Dixie costars Jaime King and Wilson Bethel at an ACLU benefit in Los Angeles on Saturday. It’s been two years since the talented trio played Dr. Zoe Hart, Lemon Breeland, and Wade Kinsella over four seasons on The CW series.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles; 3 reach Japan’s waters

North Korea has fired four ballistic missiles, three of which landed in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone, CNN quoted Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as saying. According to South Korean Defense Ministry official, the launches took place in North Pyongan’s Tongchang-ri province, and the projectiles are believed to have landed in the East Sea of Japan.

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Play It Foward March 6-12: What scientific calculation works best for …

Our story pitch for the next episode of “The Big Bang Theory: March Madness Edition” – who has Caltech-type math know-how to reach a conclusion with: • How does it add up that UCLA could have 30 wins after the Pac-12 Tournament but still come up short of the No. 2-seed line, no matter what the rankings say? • How do you subtract USC from the automatic field of 64, even if it compiles two dozen wins, by forcing the Trojans into a play-in game? • Will the Big West winner automatically go big and get pitted up against the No.