The film’s weekend box office earnings were revised up nearly $5 million from estimates Sunday. In final figures Monday, Disney said “Beauty and the Beast” made $174.8 million in North American theaters.
Day: March 20, 2017
Sunday spike: NCAA TV audiences increase for CBS, Turner
0) dunks against South Carolina during the first half in a second-round game of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Greenville, S.C., Sunday, March 19, 2017. CBS Sports and Turner Sports say viewership for the first Sunday of the NCAA Tournament, which was packed with close games and marquee teams, was up 34 percent over last year’s Sunday second-round coverage.
Variety to honor Jessica Chastain, Chelsea Clinton, others
… h year, the Power of Women: New York event celebrates the humanitarian efforts of the city’s female leaders in entertainment, media and politics.
Bellator hits New York with big pay-per-view show June 24
In this Nov. 16, 2013, file photo, Rashad Evans, left, and Chael Sonnen trade punches during a mixed martial arts bout in Las Vegas. Sonnen will fight Wanderlei Silva on June 24, 2017, at Madison Square Garden when the Bellator mixed martial arts promotion makes its New York debut.
Busy Washington day plays out differently on TV
Washington’s day of high-stakes political drama on Monday played out much differently depending on where motivated television viewers decided to get their news. CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC all followed FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before a congressional committee Monday morning live.
Pelicans enter final 12 games with continuity in question
New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry gestures during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Friday, March 17, 2017. The Pelicans won 128-112.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ debut weekend earnings revised up
… mer creditors including Highland Capital, Anchorage Advisors and Carl Icahn ; Lionsgate is owned by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.; IFC is owned by AMC Networks Inc.; Rogue is owned by Relativity Media LLC.
The Friedenberg Online Journalism Award will recognize those who did the most innovative work online
The winner will have done original reporting and have taken advantage of online technology, such as interactive databases, primary-source interviews, and accompanying charts and graphs, in order to provide a thorough and graphically attractive report. This is not a contest for stories that run online rather than in a print publication; this is to recognize the best journalism that uses online technology to provide a more compelling report than a print or broadcast story alone.
Khloe Kardashian’s date night
The ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star celebrated the Cleveland Cavaliers’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers with her beau and her family Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian joined in on the celebrations too. A source told E! News: “Khloe and Tristan arrived hand-in-hand to Catch L.A. around 10 pm.
Georgia Supreme Court says iHeartRadio can stream pre-1972 music
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that music streaming service iHeart Radio is exempt from a Georgia statute that makes it illegal to transfer pre-1972 sound recordings without the owner’s consent. In a decision released Monday, the high court responded to a question posed by the U.S. District Court of Middle Georgia, saying the Georgia justices “find that the type of internet radio services being offered by iHeartMedia Inc. in this case do fall under the exemption” to state law.
Cat Deeley slams LA restaurant on social media
The ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ host took to Twitter to express her disappointment at the Tom George eatery, which she claims was “terribly run” and urged all her followers to “avoid it at all costs”. She wrote on Twitter: “The worst featuring! Worst food! As for the manager?????? Moron!!!!! … The most disgusting restaurant, terribly run, by a manager – who can only be described as an amateur.
Camila Cabello is a worrier
The former Fifth Harmony star admits she is “sometimes too hard on herself” but she is trying her best to love herself. Asked what she sees as her faults, she said: “Overthinking, worrying about things that may not be in my control and not being present.
Where’s the line? Theme parks aiming to eliminate them
This undated photo made available by Universal Orlando Resort, shows the new “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” ride in Orlando, Fla. Universal is leading the theme-park charge into “virtual lines” that give visitors options for exploring a park or watching live entertainment instead of the tedium of looking at someone’s back as you inch forward step by step to the thrill ride.
Lego Batman autism awareness fundraiser
… 234 Spring Street in Newton, NJ, was founded in 1924. Revitalized and fully renovated, Sussex County’s premier entertainment venue reopened in 2011 as a 605 seat capacity live performing arts center. With it’s rich history and diverse programming …
Keidel: Why Does Coach K Put Up With This?
CW44 Station Bio- WTOG-TV first began operations on November 4, 1968, broadcasting on UHF channel 44. Originally owned my Minnesota-based Hubbard Broadcasting Corp., WTOG solidified itself in the Tampa Bay market by being the area’s only independent television station. With broadcast coverage reaching throughout central and southwest Florida, WTOG was billed “Florida’s Super Station” and quickly [] President of Embattled Uber Leaves After 6 Months on Job Jeff Jones, president of the embattled ride-hailing company Uber, has resigned just six months after taking the job, the company confirmed Sunday.
Television 2 mins ago 4:35 p.m.’Big Bang Theory’ will be back for two more seasons
An invention brings together Rajesh , front left, Leonard , rear left, Howard and Sheldon in Monday’s episode of CBS’ ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ CBS Monday announced a two-year renewal for TV’s most-watched scripted show, The Big Bang Theory, after most of the cast members, led by Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco, who have signed on for upcoming 11th and 12th seasons.
Katy Perry says she ‘prayed the gay away’ as a youth, learning later to stand for equality
Katy Perry and America Ferrera were honored by the Human Rights Campaign for their advocacy for equality at the 2017 Los Angeles Gala. Sen. Tim Kaine , singer Troye Sivan, and many other special guests spoke out for America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.
Frisco ISD Fights Back on Ken Paxton’s Claims About Muslim Prayer Room
Religion and politics seem inescapably intertwined this year. In the latest case, Attorney General Ken Paxton warned Frisco ISD that it might be violating the separation of church and state by having a prayer room for Muslim students at a high school.
Trump adviser Roger Stone repeatedly claimed to know of forthcoming WikiLeaks dumps
In the final months of the 2016 campaign, longtime Donald Trump associate Roger Stone repeatedly discussed his backchannel communications with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and claimed knowledge of forthcoming leaks from the group, a CNN KFile review of his public statements shows. Stone’s comments about WikiLeaks have come under increased scrutiny as the FBI and congressional committees investigate whether Trump associates were involved in Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 election.
Enchanting – Beauty and the Beast’ wedding shoot will inspire Belle-themed brides
This “Beauty and the Beast”-themed wedding shoot will have fans falling in love with the classic tale all over again. No enchanting detail was left out of this magical faux ceremony, from Belle’s famous yellow dress to teacups and books.