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.

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 .

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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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.

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.”

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.

Shooting gets underway for Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ film

In this undated image provided by Lucasfilm, cast members and co-directors of the Han Solo “Star Wars” spin-off pose for a photo, from bottom left, co-director Christopher Miller, Woody Harrelson, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, co-director Phil Lord and Donald Glover. The Walt Disney Co.

Charlie Rose is in ‘great spirits’ after heart surgery

Charlie Rose is well on the road to recovery just 11 days after he underwent heart surgery, his CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King reported. The 75-year-old journalist announced his plans to take a month off work in order to undergo surgery to replace an artificial aortic valve that he had installed 15 years ago.

WindSync wants to change the way you think about wind quintets

Radiohead and Billy Joel might not come to mind when you think of a wind quintet performance, but WindSync is on a mission to expand and modernize the repertoire with new arrangements that span genres. Each musician, from the flutist to the bassoon player, helps modify the source music – which might have been originally written for a full orchestra, singers, piano or even a rock band.

Judge orders R&B singer Chris Brown to stay away from ex

A judge has ordered R&B singer Chris Brown to stay away from his ex-girlfriend after she accused him of physically abusing and threatening her. The Grammy winner was ordered to stay 100 yards away from Karrueche Tran and not attempt to contact her after she wrote in court filings that Brown had repeatedly threatened her since December.

Hoda Kotb Adopted An Adorable Little Girl

Hoda Kotb attends AOL BUILD Series: Hoda Kotb Discusses Her New Book ‘Where We Belong: Journey’s That Show Us The Way’ at AOL Studios In New York on January 6, 2016 in New York City. The Today anchor has announced that she recently adopted a baby girl.

Mothers bring off-kilter, enchanting sound to SF

The Georgia band Mothers released one of last year’s most striking, vulnerable albums, “When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired.” Conjuring the off-kilter indie rock sound of bands like the Throwing Muses and Cat Power, the group, led by the enchanting singer Kristine Leschper , above, is quietly catching ears with potent tunes like “Copper Mines” and the brooding “It Hurts Until It Doesn’t.”

Daughter, Two Others Arrested in Vegas Woman’s 2014 Murder

Listen Live Welcome to KXNT News/Talk 840 AM KXNT NewsRadio 840 AM is dedicated to being the dominant information […] CBS Sports Radio 1140 CBS Sports Radio 1140 and 107.5-3 FM HD3 7255 South Tenaya Way Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Business Office: 702-889-7397 Business Fax: 702-889-7373 CONTACTS: Maureen Pulicella, […] Suspect Arrested in December Vegas Killing Investigators made an arrest Friday in connection with the murder of a man whose body was discovered dumped in a vacant lot near the Las Vegas Strip last December, according to authorities.

Diversionary’s ‘Well’ has healthy sense of the experimental

“Integrative medicine” has become a hot concept in the wellness biz over the past few years, but it turns out that decades ago, the playwright Lisa Kron’s mom pioneered a more literal and very specific try at the idea: Better health through racial integration. That’s just one of the topics Kron explores in her 2006 piece “Well,” a surprising, often comical and freewheeling work now getting its San Diego premiere at Diversionary Theatre.

San Diego band Wavves hits snag with anti-Trump billboards

Last year, the San Diego rock band Wavves made headlines by announcing that it was “dis-inviting” supporters of then presidential candidate Donald J. Trump – along with “racists, homophobes, anyone who blames rape victims and anyone who has gone out of way to defend police in America” – from attending shows on its upcoming summer tour. While it remains unclear how many of the above groups are – or were – fans of Wavves, the noise-embracing slacker-punk band now hopes to making headlines anew.

U.S. life expectancy will soon be on par with Mexicoa s and Croatiaa s

Life expectancy at birth will continue to climb substantially for residents of industrialized nations – but not in the United States, where minimal gains will soon put life spans on par with those in Mexico and the Czech Republic, according to an extensive analysis released Tuesday. South Korean women and Hungarian men are projected to make the largest overall gains .

Why Uber is turning to Eric Holder in a moment of crisis

Attorney General Eric Holder with his wife Sharon Malone, left, bids goodbye to Justice Department employees as they leave the Justice Department in Washington, Friday, April 24, 2015, for the last time as attorney general. Silicon Valley tech firms seem to be taking cues from the same legal playbook: When grappling with accusations of discrimination, hire former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder to investigate.

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The governor has asked for a full investigation into Louisiana State Police travel after FOX 8 uncovered the superintendent may have signed off on a trip to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas on the taxpayer’s dime. “I would assume there will be some significant investigations both in this travel and future travel as well.

Pink Martini’s van stolen from downtown Portland, band says

Pink Martini’s colorful van has been stolen and is on the loose in Portland, the local music icons announced on Tuesday. “Portland friends, our beloved van was stolen from Pink Martini headquarters Sunday afternoon in broad daylight!,” the band wrote on Facebook , a reference to their downtown label offices and loft space.

Icahn buys Bristol-Myers shares, adding to activist pressure

Billionaire activist-investor Carl Icahn gives an interview on FOX Business Network’s Neil Cavuto show in New York, U.S. on February 11, 2014. ) and sees the drugmaker as a possible takeover target, according to a report published on Tuesday that sent the company’s shares from a loss to more than 2 percent higher.

Pharrell, Solange, & Lil Wayne Headlining Roots Picnic

Solange, Lil Wayne, and Pharrell with The Roots will headline this year’s 10th annual Roots Picnic. The festival is set to take place June 3rd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Festival Pier, Penn’s Landing. Also performing at the festival will be 21 Savage, Kimbra, Michael Kiwanuka, Thundercat,

Rip It Up and Start Over

Seattle power-pop trio Dude York’s new album, Sincerely , is loaded with strident riffs and yell-along anthems. But the record’s bold, polished sound didn’t come easy.

Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx target of racial slur in Croatia

In this Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015 file photo, actor Jamie Foxx watches during a joint NFL football training camp between the Dallas Cowboys and the St. Louis Rams, in Oxnard, Calif. Croatian police have filed charges against two people who allegedly used a racial slur to insult Hollywood actor Foxx in a restaurant.

Ride – “Charm Assault”

After breaking up in 1996, UK shoegaze gods Ride reunited to tour two years ago. They’ve lately been working on an album , their first in two decade, which they say will be ” equal parts Motorhead And William Basinski .”

Did This Pretty Little Liars Twitter Account Just Spoil The Ending Of The Show?

Pretty Little Liars has promised that all of our A-related questions will be answered by the time the show bows out this year. The biggest question, of course, is who is at the top of the A pyramid? There are so many theories as to who Uber A could be , but what if we had the answer the entire time? Twitter account @PLLINSIDER claims that they already know who A is, and they’re feeding fans major plot points that could unravel the entire show.

Alex Trebek Awkwardly Recites Kanye West and Drake Lyrics on ‘Jeopardy!’ But We Love It — Watch

The Jeopardy host was back to the rhymes on a recent episode, reciting bars from big-name artists like Kanye West, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Desiigner, and Lil Wayne as clues for questions on the show. “They mad they ain’t famous, they mad they still nameless,” the 76-year-old TV host said at one point, nodding, of course, to Kanye’s infamous track , “Famous.”

David Cassidy reveals he has dementia

One-time Partridge Family star and 1970s pop idol David Cassidy has revealed to People that he’s battling dementia. The 66-year-old entertainer, whose grandfather and mother also were stricken with the memory-loss disease, tells the magazine of his diagnosis, “I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming.”

Muguruza retires in Dubai 2nd round with Achilles injury

French Open champion Garbine Muguruza retired with a left Achilles injury in her second-round match against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Muguruza drew the trainer on court when trailing 3-0, but they spoke only during the medical timeout and she didn’t receive any treatment.

The Making of ‘La La Land’: Why It’s Important to Modern Cinema

Creating nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake has resulted in success for films in recent years, but this year’s 14 Oscar nominated hit, “La La Land”, took a different, more complex approach, choosing to honor the past while placing it in a contemporary environment. The original musical centers on a jazz pianist Sebastian who falls for aspiring actress Mia while they try to make their dreams come true in Los Angeles.

Lasso Up Some New Wonder Woman Photos

Following yesterday’s subscriber’s cover for Empire magazine, even more photos from the latest issue have been released online which you can check out in the gallery below! Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot , Chris Pine , Robin Wright , Danny Huston , Ewen Bremner , Said Taghmaoui , Elena Anaya , Connie Nielsen and Lucy Davis . The film is being produced by Charles Roven, Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder, with Richard Suckle, Stephen Jones, Wesley Coller, Geoff Johns and Rebecca Roven serving as executive producers.

Mended Hearts chapter celebrates 5-year anniversary Updated at

Mended Hearts of Gastonia Chapter 379 celebrated their five-year anniversary on Feb. 17. The chapter is part of Mended Hearts, Inc. which was organized 65 years ago by grateful heart bypass patients in Boston who wanted to share their survival and lives after, what was then, very risky surgery. They visited other heart patients bringing hope and encouragement.

Sexy Amy Jackson reads book in swim suit – News

If looks could kill Amy Jackson would be definitely charged guilty. The super-hot actress shared a very sensuous photograph where she is seen reclining on a tree and reading a book titled ‘The Four Agreements’ Interestingly she was wearing a swimsuit and she captioned the image as “iamamyjackson..

Princess Diana documentary will air on ABC

A joint project of ABC and People magazine, the program, to be telecast over two nights, will include what the producers say will be in-depth conversations with those who knew her best as well as archival footage of the Princess of Wales. The program will “remind the world why they fell in love with Diana in the first place,” according to Monday’s announcement.

‘Taken’: TV Review

Clive Standen is forced to live up to Liam Neeson’s standard in an NBC series prequel that takes little from the films while also adding little that’s new. The pointlessness of TV shows mining brand names reaches something of a nadir with NBC’s Taken , which manages simultaneously to deliver nothing relating to the hit Liam Neeson movie franchise, while also becoming a completely different show after its February 27 premiere episode.

Wellmann’s Brands opening restaurant, bar at CAC

Wellmann’s Brands opening restaurant, bar at CAC The Contemporary Arts Center announces an exciting new partnership with Wellmann’s Brands at the CAC this spring. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2lqTYbU Wellmann’s Brands is moving into the Contemporary Arts Center this spring.

‘Today’ show anchor Hoda Kotb adopts baby girl

In this May 19, 2015, file photo, Hoda Kotb accepts the award for outstanding host, news/non-fiction for the “Today” show at the 40th Anniversary Gracies Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Kotb announced on Feb. 21, 2017, that she adopted a baby girl.

David Cassidy says he has dementia

The former teenage heartthrob told People magazine that dementia runs in his family, affecting both his grandfather and his mother. “I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming,” he said to People, regarding the disease.

Sitcoms that influenced us and our parenting

Ask anyone who grew up in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s about their favorite sitcoms and they probably won’t miss a beat, answering quickly and with tremendous passion about shows that influenced them in countless ways. “For every Jewish girl, I think it was ‘Rhoda,’ ” said Gold, who wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed one-woman off-Broadway show “The Judy Show: My Life as a Sitcom.”

Press Pass: Buffalo producing filmmakers

With trips to Los Angeles to visit film executives and the Sundance Film Festival in Utah now behind him, Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Clark shares his experiences with WBFO’s Pat Feldballe and talks about the effect the film commission’s out of town success is having on Buffalo’s home grown” film producers.

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Music Voyager “From D.C. to Cajun Country” Music Voyager host Jacob Edgar continues his Road to a GRAMMY journey by meeting up with GRAMMY winner India. Arie in Washington D.C. Dobet Gnahore, a stunning singer from west Africa, who shares a GRAMMY nomination with India.

New ‘King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword’ trailer released

The adventure epic’s cast is led by Charlie Hunnam as King Arthur, Jude Law as Vortigern and Djimon Hounsou as Sir Bedivere. Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Aidan Gillen, Eric Bana and Mikael Persbrandt all appear too, while David Beckham has a small supporting role as a grumpy and apparently grotesque-looking knight.

Original Scores the Oscars Forgot This Year

In a perfect world, the battle for the Best Original Score Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards would be between Nicholas Britell’s sweeping orchestrations for Moonlight and the haunting piano strokes of Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka’s Lion soundtrack.

Kerry Washington for Deadpool 2?

The 40-year-old actress has been rumoured to be taking on the role of the X-Men mutant in the sequel to the 2016 smash hit movie ‘Deadpool’, and whilst nothing has been confirmed the brunette beauty has said she would love to take on the role, but understands that the production team need to cast the “right person”. Speaking to American television programme ‘Extra’, the star said: “I don’t have anything to say about that! [The Deadpool 2 writers] know more than I do.

Meryl Streep added as Academy Awards presenter

Meryl Streep, whose Golden Globes speech prompted President Donald Trump to call her “overrated,” has been added as a presenter to Sunday’s Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Friday unveiled its final batch of presenters, including Streep.

Gwen Stefani boards private jet with Blake Shelton and son

The Sweet Escape! Gwen Stefani soars to new heights as she boards private jet with Blake Shelton and her son The 47-year-old singer took to her Snapchat on Monday to document she and her boyfriend boarding a private jet after a three-day weekend. Gwen and her 40-year-old beau were not alone as they were also joined by her son Kingston for the trip.

Aussies Naomi Watts and Isla Fisher join their A-list pals

First daughter speaks out in plea for religious understanding and says ‘we must protect our places of worship’ after eleven Jewish centers get bomb threats in a day and FBI opens hate crime probe Milo Yiannopoulos LOSES his $250k book deal amid outrage at pedophilia comments as Breitbart workers threaten to quit if he isn’t sacked ‘Fat-shaming’ newspaper columnist is sacked after 30 years for penning a piece about sitting next to an overweight passenger on a plane Chaos in the sky over Mar-a-Lago: 12 aircraft violate flight restrictions around Trump’s Winter White House within 36 hours with five planes being intercepted by F-15 fighter jets Son was driving home from partying at 4am when he hit his father’s bread delivery truck head-on and killed them both Pictured: Veteran LA cop who was shot dead by heavily-tattooed gangster who had been released early from jail and went on murderous … (more)

Bonnie Sveen packs on PDA with boyfriend Nathan Gooley

First daughter speaks out in plea for religious understanding and says ‘we must protect our places of worship’ after eleven Jewish centers get bomb threats in a day and FBI opens hate crime probe Milo Yiannopoulos LOSES his $250k book deal amid outrage at pedophilia comments as Breitbart workers threaten to quit if he isn’t sacked ‘Fat-shaming’ newspaper columnist is sacked after 30 years for penning a piece about sitting next to an overweight passenger on a plane Chaos in the sky over Mar-a-Lago: 12 aircraft violate flight restrictions around Trump’s Winter White House within 36 hours with five planes being intercepted by F-15 fighter jets Son was driving home from partying at 4am when he hit his father’s bread delivery truck head-on and killed them both Pictured: Veteran LA cop who was shot dead by heavily-tattooed gangster who had been released early from jail and went on murderous … (more)

Coyotes score 3 in 1st period, hold on to beat Ducks

16) drives towards the net in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. 47) skates with the puck in front of Arizona Coyotes left wing Jordan Martinook in the first period during an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.

Noted movie critic Richard Schickel dies at 84

Richard Schickel, a noted movie critic for Life and Time magazines who also wrote dozens of books and made documentaries about Hollywood, has died. He was 84. Schickel, who’d had a series of strokes, died on Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of dementia, his daughter, Erika Schickel, told the New York Times.

Place your bets

Not to muddy the waters of your Oscar pool, but the Writers Guild Awards were doled out over the weekend, and a certain Academy Award front-runner fell flat. “La La Land” was elbowed out of the best original screenplay spot, losing to “Moonlight,” written by Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney.

Fox News host Brenda Buttner dies at age 55

Brenda Buttner, host of Fox News Channel’s “Bulls and Bears” has died after a battle with cancer. She was 55. Buttner served as CNBC’s Washington correspondent and hosted the network’s “The Money Club” before joining Fox News in 2000.

Facing cuts under Trump administration, arts community prepares to fight funding battle

The nation’s arts community is girding for a potentially fierce funding battle now that the White House budget office has recommended that Donald Trump’s first spending plan eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts and other perennial conservative targets. Also on the list are the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Legal Services Corp. and AmeriCorps – all of which for years have had conservative bullseyes on their backs.

Alex Trebek Raps Clues to Students on Jeopardy

Our opinions are unbiased and unfiltered, and we never hold back. But the most important voice in D.C. sports is yoursa that’s why our phone […] CBS Sports Radio 1580 CONNECT WITH CBS SPORTS RADIO Listen Live Click Here Latest Sports News & Blogs Click Here Follow The CBS Sports Radio Facebook.com/CBSSportsRadio Twitter: @CBSSportsRadio Contact Studio: 1-855-212-4CBS Email: CNKinard@cbs.com Address 1015 Half Street, SE Washington, […] WATCH: Alex Trebek Raps Clues to Students on Jeopardy You might have to see it to believe it: the 76-year-old host of Jeopardy rapped his way through a category on Monday night’s broadcast.

Rubin: Why grow up when you can play with trains?

For the volunteer crew at mammoth Chi-Town Station in Commerce Township, adulthood is optional when the tracks are full. Rubin: Why grow up when you can play with trains? For the volunteer crew at mammoth Chi-Town Station in Commerce Township, adulthood is optional when the tracks are full.

See Young the Giant’s set list at The F Shed in Syracuse

Young the Giant brought its “Home of the Strange” tour to The F Shed at The Market on Monday, with opening guest Lewis Del Mar. It’s notoriously difficult to sell tickets for Monday night concerts, but hundreds of people packed into the front of the shed. Young the Giant formed in Irvine, California, in 2004.

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Students and community members at Wayne State College welcomed home two Nebraska broadcasting legends, Monday night, including an Emmy-award winning talk show host. The always fun-loving Dick Cavett joined long-time friend, Ron Hull, on the Wayne State campus for a conversation and plenty of storytelling.

John Akpata to perform at ‘Poetry In Motion 2017’

The Northern Griots Network , in association with Poetry in Motion, has announced Canadian poet, John Akpata, as a featured performer at this month’s staging. Akpata, who is of Nigerian and Guyanese heritage, is an exceptionally talented performer and spoken word poet based out of Ottawa, Canada.

Will Team Trump forget to fight the culture wars? 0:0

During the Cold War, peaceniks proposed unilateral disarmament: Let the Soviets keep their nukes, we’ll get rid of ours. The Cold War is over, but there’s another war going on, a culture war being fought over whether there’s anything honorable or decent in American and Western history and culture.

Camryn Manheim pushes buttons as steely chief on ‘Major Crimes’ 0:0

Camryn Manheim joins the cast in the recurring role of LAPD Deputy Chief of Operations Winnie Davis, a by-the-book cop who locks horns with Major Crimes Division Captain Sharon Raydor . It’s a table-turner for Raydor, the former internal affairs head who was originally an antagonist to Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on “The Closer,” from which “Major Crimes” was spun off in 2012.

The Bachelor’: 9 Most Awkward Hometown Dates

From ex-boyfriends to fertility clinics, see which hometown dates have been the most uncomfortable on “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” Take a look back at the most awkward hometown dates before Nick Viall meets the families of the last four women. When Sean Lowe visited Desiree Hartsock’s home in 2013, her brother didn’t shy away from telling him how he really felt.

The Set List: Sonoma live music, Feb. 21 – 23

The Electric Wattles, a splinter group of the Straw Wattles, above, will be in front of the musical eight ball this Thursday at the Sonoma Speakeasy. Tonight, Feb. 21: “New Orleans R&B and American Roots Night” with Lou A. Rodriguez, Tim Eschliman and Bruce Gordon.

Kung Fu Saloon coming to Fort Worth

Kung Fu Saloon , the Austin-based bar and arcade mini-chain that also has a location in Uptown Dallas, recently signed a lease to move in near the corner of Morton and Foch streets, not far from a roster other popular bar/restaurants including Reservoir , Varsity Tavern , Whiskey Garden , Landmark and many more . Kung Fu Saloon features vintage video games such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat, plus skeeball and foosball.

Hot sauce and hope for Conan O’Brien in Mexico

The towering U.S. television host Conan O’Brien is drawing stares in Mexico, where he’s taping an episode of his show in a bid to “do something positive” about the tensions in U.S.-Mexico relations. O’Brien, who is 6-feet-4, arrived late last week and has spent part of his time in Mexico City strolling the streets, greeting people and trying the food.

FOX’s Brenda Buttner Passes Away

Longtime friend and colleague Neil Cavuto, managing editor and anchor for both Fox News Channel and FOX Business Network, delivered a heartfelt tribute to Buttner, describing her as “incredibly brave.” Cavuto said “She took stock of life much more than any stock in life.

Publisher cancels Milo Yiannopoulos book ‘Dangerous’ new

Simon & Schuster and its Threshold Editions imprint announced Monday that “after careful consideration” they had pulled the book, which had been high on Amazon.com’s best-seller lists and was the subject of intense controversy. The announcement came hours after the Breitbart editor was disinvited to this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference because of past comments about relationships between boys and men.

Conservative group cancels speech by Yiannopoulos

In this Jan. 25, 2017, file photo, Milo Yiannopoulos speaks on campus in the Mathematics building at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. Right-wing provocateur Yiannopoulos was trying to clarify past comments on relationships between boys and older men after a conservative site posted a collection of edited video clips that set social media abuzz.

Ticket Box: Ryan Adams, Jerry Seinfeld and more

Ticket Box: Ryan Adams, Jerry Seinfeld and more On-sale dates for upcoming events: Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2lnlFT4 At 10 a.m., Incubus , “Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show” , OneRepublic and Styx and REO Speedwagon at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel; and Incubus , “Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show,” , OneRepublic and and Styx and REO Speedwagon at Northwell Health at Jones Beach, Wantagh, N.Y. Live Nation. At noon, Jerry Seinfield, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and Dec. 8 at the Beacon Theatre, Manhattan.

Mar-a-Lago: Trump’s Winter White House takes over Palm Beach

President Donald Trump, a newcomer to the White House, is still developing his relationship with the people of Washington. But that’s far from the case with the people of Palm Beach — now the location of his so-called Winter White House — the long spit of land off Florida’s East Coast that the real estate mogul has been frequenting for decades.

Vatican, Rome’s Jews putting on first-ever joint museum show

The museums of the Vatican and Rome’s ancient Jewish community have teamed up to host their first-ever joint exhibit, building on decades of improved Catholic-Jewish relations after centuries of mistrust. The exhibit’s focus is the menorah, the seven-armed candelabrum depicted in Jewish, Catholic and secular art over the centuries.

Trump wigs in big demand during Carnival season in Austria

So many people want to be Donald Trump this Carnival season in Austria that some costume shops have run out of wigs mimicking the U.S. president’s memorable hairstyle. Plank thought she was ready to meet demand with the 10 Trump wigs she had stocked for Austria’s pre-Lenten season of balls and other masked events.

3 men convicted in $110 million Paris modern art heist

An agile thief nicknamed “Spiderman,” an antiques dealer and an art expert were sentenced to prison Monday and ordered to pay Paris for stealing five masterpieces from the city’s Modern Art Museum worth 104 million euros The Paris court convicted “Spiderman” Vjeran Tomic of stealing the paintings and sentenced him to eight years in prison.

Shia LaBeouf relocates

The 30-year-old Transformers star joined forces with artistic collaborators Luke Turner and Nastja Sade Ronkko to launch the four-year art project HEWILLNOTDIVIDE.US on 20 January ” the day Trump was inaugurated into office as the 45th President of the United States. The interactive installation based outside the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York featured a live-stream broadcast where people were encouraged to face the camera to state “he will not divide us.”

When Legislature curbs free speech for a worthya goals

Back before the internet made it so easy to find a celebrity’s age, a 29-year-old actress landed the role of a 17-year-old girl – and helped propel “Beverly Hills 90210” into a hit TV show in the 1990s. That was the story actress Gabrielle Carteris told state lawmakers last year as she lobbied for a bill to strip actors’ ages from commercial websites used in casting.

HBO Released “Veep” Season 6 Trailer

The previous season of the hit HBO comedy series, “Veep,” ended on an all-too-relevant note. Selina, played by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, lost her roles as President, and also had a great foreign policy achievement stolen from her.

TV Land’s Keith Cox Named President of Development at…

Keith Cox, who currently heads development at TV Land, will add oversight of the new Paramount Network, TheWrap has learned. The network’s current EVP of Original Programming, Sharon Levy, will step down from the network, which is currently called Spike and is expected to relaunch under its new name in 2018.

Josh Gad Enlists Chris Pratt, Penelope Cruz to Grill Daisy…

Josh Gad has stopped grilling “Murder on the Orient Express” costar Daisy Ridley about “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” – instead, he enlisted Chris Pratt, Penelope Cruz and Bryce Dallas Howard to do the questioning. “Please don’t say you’re setting me up this time,” Ridley says to Gad, who is filming the interaction for the Instagram video below.

Flood fears renewed as California is pounded by storm

Downpours swelled creeks and rivers Monday in Northern California, threatening to cause even more flooding in the already soggy region. In the San Joaquin Valley, residents were patrolling levees for signs of danger, reviewing evacuation plans and filling hundreds of sand bags after the San Joaquin River kept rising.

The big moral dilemma facing self-driving cars

This once-hypothetical question is now taking on greater urgency, particularly among policymakers in Washington. The promise of autonomous vehicles is that they will make our roads safer and more efficient, but no technology is without its shortcomings and unintended consequences – in this instance, potentially fatal consequences.

Trump’s promises hit Washington reality in first month

President Donald Trump is facing a humbling prospect: The same Washington buzzsaw that frustrated his 44 predecessors can pose significant hurdles for him as well. In his first month in office, Trump has found the vast government machine can’t be reset at a president’s whim with the same ease that an executive can manage a business.

Franchise Recap: The King Kong Movies Guide

Before we head back to monster inhabited lands in Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures ‘ Kong: Skull Island , we’re taking a look back at nearly a century of King Kong movies! This year, King Kong gets a new adventure and origin story in a post-Vietnam world from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts .

Simon Cowell books dinosaur for Eric’s birthday party

Simon Cowell arranged for a dinosaur to entertain guests at his son Eric’s birthday party on Sunday . The ‘X Factor’ boss threw little Eric – his child with fiancee Lauren Silverman – a lavish bash in London to mark him turning three and guests were entertained by a life-life robotic reptile.

China goes Hollywood in ‘Great Wall’

… “You have to show a viability of these types of films that go from East to West rather West to East,” he said. entertainment firms amounted to nearly $9 billion, according to the Rhodium Group. Investment in 2016 more than doubled all investment in …

3 convicted in 100 million-euro Paris modern art heist

An agile thief nicknamed “spiderman,” an antiques dealer and an art expert have been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay the city of Paris for stealing five masterpieces from the city’s Modern Art Museum worth 104 million euros. The Paris court on Monday convicted “Spiderman” Vjeran Tomic of stealing the paintings and sentenced him to eight years in prison.

Bronx Mini-Mart Owner: Customer ‘Very Lucky’ After Car Plows Into Store

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‘The Bachelor’ Is Coming to Brooklyn

Perhaps Nick can start a new life as the unofficial bachelor of Brooklyn by growing his beard and become a mumblecore film star On this season of The Bachelor , the contestants have visited New Orleans to participate in a second line , Wisconsin and Bimini, which may or many not be a real place. Now, the remaining women are venturing to New York-Brooklyn, to be specific.

Holly Willoughby apologises after Joey Essex swears on This Morning

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby apologised to the programme’s viewers after reality TV star Joey Essex swore live on air during the broadcast. Willoughby said that Essex, who was off-screen at the time, had not realised his microphone was still on when he was heard saying the words “f****** shithole” over another segment of the daily ITV programme.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr come together for studio session

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were in the studio together over the weekend working on the latter’s latest album. Screen grabbed image taken from the Twitter feed of Ringo Starr of the former Beatles drummer with Sir Paul McCartney Starr posted a photo on Twitter on Monday morning, writing: “Thanks for coming over man and playing.

Trump seeks national security adviser, health care strategy

President Donald Trump’s holiday weekend featured a raucous campaign rally, a health care strategy session, interviews for a new national security adviser – and even a few holes of golf. Trump brought four contenders to his private club Mar-a-Lago club in Florida on Sunday as he seeks a replacement for retired Gen.

You Won’t Believe Hollywood Let Jordan Peele Get Away With Get Out

Jordan Peele’s Get Out is the most trenchant studio release in years, a slow-building, often hilarious horror thriller built upon a dead-serious idea: that a black man walking alone through white suburbs is in as much danger as any slasher-flick teenager. Peele opens with that image, showing us, in a long and tense single take, a young man making his way down a sidewalk at night, studying the interchangeable homes for an address.

Madonna shares video of twins

The ‘Hung Up’ singer recently took on the care of four-year-old Estere and Stelle – who were living in an orphanage in Malawi – and it seems they are settling into their new life well. Madonna posted a clip of the youngsters, wearing matching blue and white striped pyjamas singing nursery rhyme ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ while accompanied by 11-year-old Mercy on piano.

Fadi Fawaz insists he’ll be at George Michael’s funeral

The music icon’s 43-year-old lover was the one who found him dead at his home on Christmas Day but the ‘Careless Whisper’ hitmaker’s cousin Andros Georgiou recently insisted the hairdresser wouldn’t be welcome at his memorial service because their family “hate” him. However, Fadi has insisted that isn’t the case and when the coroner finally releases his lover’s body, he will be there at the service.

Colton Haynes finds love

The 28-year-old actor feels “so blessed” to have found love and his partner makes him want to be a “better man”. He shared a shirtless selfie of himself in bed with Jeff and wrote on Instagram: “It’s not every day that someone comes into your life & makes you want to be a better man.

Celebrity week in photos: Miles Teller’s star-studded birthday bash and more

February 18: Miles Teller celebrated his 30th birthday with a star-studded bash. Guests like Nina Dobrev, Chase Crawford, Jessica Szohr, Emile Hirsch and Miles’ longtime girlfriend, Keleigh Sperry , turned up at the private residence of Jonas Tahlin, CEO of Absolut Elyx, in L.A. February 18: Angelina Jolie attended the world premiere of her upcoming film First They Killed My Father with her six children, marking their first public appearance since she split from Brad Pitt .

2017 Writers Guild Awards Winners Announced

The Writers Guild of America , West and the Writers Guild of America, East tonight announced the 2017 Writers Guild Awards winners for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City. You can view the full nominations list here .

Inside Julie Andrews’s Puppet Show

Lisa Henson and Emma Walton Hamilton met only recently, but they have something rare in common: each has a parent who likely held a deep, enchanted place in your childhood. Henson, who is fifty-six, is the oldest daughter of Jim Henson, the creator of “Sesame Street” and the Muppets; she is now the C.E.O. of the Jim Henson Company.

New Zealand judge upholds Kim Dotcom extradition ruling

In this Nov. 27, 2014, file photo, Kim Dotcom arrives at Auckland District Court in Auckland, New Zealand. A New Zealand judge on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, upheld an earlier court ruling that flamboyant internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom and three of his colleagues can be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges.

Real places that inspired scenes in Oscar-nominated films

Part of ‘Moonlight’ were shot in Jimmy’s Eastside Diner in Miami, ‘La La Land’ had the Hermosa Beach Pier in Los Angeles Places that inspired scenes in Oscar-nominated films Part of ‘Moonlight’ were shot in Jimmy’s Eastside Diner in Miami, ‘La La Land’ had the Hermosa Beach Pier in Los Angeles Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2lxGtt8 A pedestrian walks past a street mural in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles that was featured in the musical “La La Land.” A diner in Miami, a house in Pittsburgh and a pier in Los Angeles: All of them are real places where Oscar-nominated movies were filmed.

Trump’s search for a national security adviser sums up his biggest challenges so far

President Donald Trump’s next national security adviser will serve as his eyes and ears to crises that pop up all over the globe – and be thrust into the center of the White House’s biggest firestorms too. Amid the fallout over the firing of the first person to hold the post, Michael Flynn, the president has escalated his war with the media, questions have mounted about Trump associates’ ties to Russia, and his top pick to replace Flynn backed away, making it known he was concerned about how much autonomy he would have.

Spotlighters’ the Women Opens Feb 24

The plot centers on a 1939 group of gossipy high-society women who spend their days at the beauty salon and haunting fashion shows. The sweet, happily wedded Mary Haines finds her marriage in trouble when shop-girl Crystal Allen gets her hooks into Mary’s man.

Oscar nominees have these gifts in the bag

The 2017 “Everyone Wins” nominee swag bag is not affiliated with the Academy Awards, nor is it available to everyone. “People are excited — is the word I would use — judging from the number of calls we get from people’s assistants and agents wanting to make sure we have the correct address to deliver the bag,” said Distinctive Assest founder Lash Fary, who curates the gift bags.

Iranian refugee returned to Australia with 1.5kg of meth

Iranian refugee granted asylum after claiming he would be ‘killed’ in the Islamic nation flew there to get married – before ‘returning to Australia with 1.5kg of METH’ An Iranian asylum seeker granted refugee status in Australia could face life in prison after he was arrested at Sydney Airport allegedly trying to smuggle methamphetamine into the country. Vahid Reza Azadpour Saleh, 31, was given refugee protection under the former Labor government’s policy, after he claimed he would be killed if he returned to Iran.

Trump steps up security aide search, focuses on health care

President Donald Trump on Sunday was stepping up his search for a national security adviser, with several interviews on tap, and focusing on health care in talks with his health and budget chiefs, while his team pushed back against depictions of a young administration in disarray. His chief of staff used appearances on the Sunday news shows to echo his boss’ complaints about media coverage of the White House and cited what he said were multiple accomplishments in the first few weeks of the Trump presidency.

David Attenborough returns with Blue Planet II

David Attenborough may have only just blessed us with blockbuster series Planet Earth II, but now he is gearing up to show viewers the mysteries of of Earth’s oceans – with the announcement of Blue Planet II. The 90-year-old veteran broadcaster and naturalist will be presenting the seven-part series airing on BBC1 later this year.

Bayonne Bridge To Open To Drivers Monday

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Eric Braeden says his dad was a Nazi in new book

Debonair actor Eric Braeden, who has played self-made business magnate Victor Newman on “The Young and the Restless” since 1980, has just released a memoir entitled “I’ll Be Damned.” Braeden, born Hans Gudegast in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, says he had no idea about the Holocaust until he came to the United States in 1959 and saw a documentary in Los Angeles.

Tinsley Mortimer ‘struggling for popularity’ in RHONY cast

Tinsley Mortimer ‘struggling for popularity’ after joining RHONY cast… with co-stars upset over ‘lack of gratitude’ to ‘landlady’ Sonja Morgan Tinsley Mortimer hoped that by joining the cast of Bravo’s Real Housewives Of New York she would be able to regain her position as one of New York’s top socialites. The gossip site claims that Tinsley, 41, has provoked the wrath of her reality TV co-stars by being ungracious to Sonja Morgan with whom she has been staying during filming.

‘Tired’ Danny Dyer is calmed by EastEnders colleagues

‘Just go, go now!’ ‘Tired and flustered’ Danny Dyer is calmed by EastEnders colleagues as he tries to leave NTAs in newly released video… as show bosses deny he’s spiralling out of control’ ‘Exhausted’ star, who plays Queen Vic pub landlord Mick Carter, is thought to have fallen off the wagon on his attempts to quit drinking in 2017 Danny Dyer appears ‘tired and flustered’ in a newly released video released by The Sun, taken at the National Television Awards in January. The footage comes as EastEnders have denied that the 39-year-old is ‘spiralling out of control, is exhausted and needs to control his temper.’

Eleanor Tomlinson flashes cleavage in plunging gown at LFW

Inside the $11m Kim Kardashian heist crime scene: Chilling images emerge of a gag used to silence star and ripped tape used to bind her as suspects are filmed at a cafe three miles from Paris hotel I did NOT make up a terror attack in Sweden! Trump cites Fox News report as he hits back in feud with Scandinavian nation and insists he was talking about immigration ‘Take it seriously’: White House chief of staff says Trump wasn’t kidding when he called the press ‘the enemy of the American people’ It’s open season on illegal immigrants: Trump declares that ANYONE in the US illegally can be deported, regardless of whether they’ve committed a crime Does Trump have ‘cabin fever’? Report claims the President is complaining that living cooped up in the White House is giving him headaches Fears for troubled pop idol David Cassidy as he appears on stage ‘drunk’ struggles to remember his songs, … (more)

Logano takes advantage of late crash, wins Clash at Daytona

Danica Patrick stands by her car during the national anthem before the NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Joey Logano celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Eviscerates Britney Spears Biopic

Viewers who tuned in to see Lifetime’s Britney Spears biopic ‘Britney Ever After’ Saturday night had some not-so-nice things to say about it, but one famous telly watcher, Sarah Michelle Gellar, was on tear, calling out the script, lighting and acting. The unauthorized movie starring Natasha Bassett as Spears chronicled the pop star’s rise to fame, public breakdown and comeback.

La La Land’ Surpasses $300M Box Office Milestone As…

With Oscar Sunday a week away, studios hope to get one last boost from moviegoers catching up on the contenders On the last weekend before Oscar Sunday, Best Picture favorite “La La Land” is pacing to make $4.5 million domestically after blowing by the $300 million worldwide gross mark earlier this week, thanks to a Valentine’s Day opening in China. Damien Chazelle’s $30 million musical has been a big success for Summit Entertainment, with a current worldwide haul of $340 million.

BBC America to Produce 7 Episodes of – Blue Planet II’

The seven-episode series that will explore the world’s oceans will be presented by world-renowned broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough. “I am truly thrilled to be joining this new exploration of the underwater worlds which cover most of our planet, yet are still its least known,” Attenborough said.

Trump steps up security aide search, focuses on health care

President Donald Trump on Sunday was stepping up his search for a national security adviser, with several interviews on tap, and focusing on health care in talks with his health and budget chiefs, while his team pushed back against depictions of a young administration in disarray. His chief of staff used appearances on the Sunday news shows to echo his boss’ complaints about media coverage of the White House and cited what he said were multiple accomplishments in the first few weeks of the Trump presidency.

Lana Del Rey releases new single ‘Love’

“I made my first four albums for me, but this one is for my fans and about where I hope we are all headed,” Del Rey said in a statement. Her next record was created with her longtime producer and collaborator Rick Nowels. Producers Benny Blanco and Emile Haynie also helped out on the set.

Drake explains Meek Mill feud, reacts to Kanye calling him out

Hip-hop star Drake isn’t proud of all the headlines he’s made for his feud with rap rival Meek Mill – nor does he understand why he was recently called out by Kanye West. The Canadian rapper opened up about both disharmonious incidents in a new interview with DJ Semtex on Beats 1’s OVO Sound Radio , during which he explained why he wasn’t happy about his nearly two-years-long acrimony with Mill.

Game of Thrones Concert Experience Will Bring the Show to Life

Game of Thrones stars Liam Cunningham and Jacob Anderson have been inside a Meereenese pyramid, north of the Wall and in the presence of dragons and giants during their time filming the HBO hit series, but both of them were still in awe when they first saw the stage being used for Thrones’ upcoming live concert experience. “I assumed there might be a screen involved, but I was not expecting this,” Cunningham, who plays Davos Seaworth, told IGN.

Happy Birthday, EJB.

Our friend Ellen Bry , an actress and prime time television mainstay for decades, also known as this blog’s in-house photographer, usually works in television. A few years ago she played Ester Hobbes, a Chicago socialite who suddenly loses everything, in The Lost & Found Family , a Sony Pictures release.

NBC News Joins The ‘Fake News’ Parade

In the avalanche of “Fake News” stories over the past seven days – led by the mass media hysteria in the wake of President Trump using most reporters as punching bags during his solo news conference at the White House – none can top the ridiculous new gold standard of fake news posted Saturday by NBC News. “Trump Always Calls Out Chicago, but City Closest to Mar-a-Lago Had Comparable Crime Rate in 2015″was the oversized headline on a “news” story written by someone named Corky Siemaszko.

Tough guys meet their match in Maggie Siff

Chuck Rhoades, the powerful and perverse U.S. Attorney , was locked in a legal cage match with hedge-fund titan Bobby “Axe” Axelrod . But through it all, Wendy Rhoades kept a foot planted in both worlds: as the wife of Chuck and top aiade to Axe.

Symphony announces lineup for Bayside Summer Nights 2017

Leslie Odom Jr., of “Hamilton” fame, will perform with the San Diego Symphony on July 7 and 8. The San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights 2017 concert series promises such established stars as Tony Bennett and New Orleans legend Dr. John, as well as up-and-coming artists like Leslie Odom Jr., fresh from the Broadway smash musical “Hamilton.” Megan Swan, the symphony’s associate director of artistic planning, also predicts Harry Potter sightings and whiffs of Aqua Net hair spray.

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Ryan Reynolds’ acting deserves more credit. At night, he shacks up with Scarlett Johansson, but by day he transforms into Hollywood’s lumpen everyman – usually with a kid to boot.

Donald Trumpa s War on Facts

… the fish was this big, with his hands wide apart, the actual size of the fish isn’t what’s important, it’s the entertainment of the listeners.” Jeff Hancock , Stanford University studies of deception and technology. A concept known as “politically …

Nicole Bass, longtime Howard Stern guest, WWE wrestler, dead at 52

Nicole Bass, a former bodybuilder, WWF wrestler and a longtime member of Howard Stern’s Wack Pack crew, has died at the age of 52, according to reports. The Stern Show is incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Wack Packer Nicole Bass #RIP #WeSpeakYourName pic.twitter.com/OCOIOPnbm3 “A few days ago Nicole got very sick,” Marrone said on Facebook.

Neil Morrissey: Men Behaving Badly would return if the public demanded it

I did get a bit fed up of having Sri Lankan curries every day, so I had pizza or a hot dog on the odd occasion. That’s terrible isn’t it? But it’s a hankering for home I missed my missus, the dog, my bed, my own pillows, my chair Oh yeah, I’ve got an old chair with a high back so I’m comfortable when I fall asleep in front of the TV, a lovely old Parker Knoll that’s suitable for a man of my years [54].

Boy George on death threats: a oeI wore a bulletproof vesta

Boy George opened up about the death threats he received during the height of Culture Club ‘s success in the 1980s. Appearing on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories , the 55-year-old singer revealed he received threatening letters during his career in the 80s – to the point that he wore a bulletproof vest in fear for his life.

Louis Tomlinson rekindles relationship with ex

The One Direction singer split from fashion blogger Eleanor Calder in 2015 after three years together but they recently reconnected, following his break-up with Danielle Campbell, and the pair are reportedly giving their romance a second shot. A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Louis and Eleanor spent a lot of time in Los Angeles together this month.

The final – and not-so-final – resting places of the Hollywood greats

Hello again playmates and are you, like me, fed up with this cold weather that causes muscles that you had forgotten you had to ache? Well, I have selected a chosen few readers, and that includes you, to board my private jet so we can do our walk down Memory Lane in the warmth of Los Angeles. Before you know where you are you will be working out with me on Venice Beach and strolling down Sunset Strip.

Celebrate Presidents Day with trips to historical sites

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Greatest rivalries in hip-hop history

When it comes to the mic, some guys just have an appetite for destruction. From the West Coast to the East Coast and even all the way up to the Great White North, rappers have seemingly always taken juicy shots at one another when trying to spit their game.

Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: I will be spending a couple of months visiting my daughter, who is a single mom. She has asked me to help her wake her 8- and 11-year-old kids in the morning and have them ready for school.

Around the remote: Chuck Barney’s TV picks for Feb. 19-25

DON’T MISS: “Big Little Lies” – A stellar cast featuring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Laura Dern bolsters this juicy, seven-episode whodunit. Adapted by David E. Kelley from a bestselling novel, it’s set in the tranquil coastal town of Monterey, where alpha females and trophy wives lead seemingly carefree lives in majestic homes.

Winter Asian Games kick off with opening ceremony in Sapporo

The Asian Winter Games officially got underway Sunday with an opening ceremony that united winter athletes from the world’s most populous continent. With the Winter Olympics just a year and a short distance away in South Korea, the continent’s leading winter athletes will use the games to fine tune for Pyeongchang 2018.

Ballerina, lion tamer found love at the circus

Love can conquer and sustain all, even when two people come from different cultures on separate continents and have very different goals for the future. Luis Palacio was born in Mexico, into, he says, a family where the two most important things were animals and the military.

Best-sellers

2.”The Undoing Project,” by Michael Lewis A history of Daniel Kahneman, Amos Tversky and the birth of behavioral economics. 3.”The Hidden Life of Trees,” by Peter Wohlleben The case that trees in the forest are purposeful, social beings living in dynamic relationship with each other.

TV tonight: ‘Billions’ returns, ‘Paley Center Salutes NBC’

TV tonight: ‘Billions’ returns, ‘Paley Center Salutes NBC’ What’s worth watching, and what might not be, in primetime Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lvpS9k Fans of The Good Wife have two important decisions to make Sunday: Do you want to see an Alicia-less sequel built around Christine Baranski’s Diane Lockhart? And, after the first hour, are you willing to pay to see it? The pilot airs Sunday on CBS and the network’s CBS All Access, but all subsequent episodes will be streamed exclusively, starting with the second, also be available Sunday. Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer hosts this salute to NBC, which began as a radio network in June 1926.

Police: Man Fatally Shot During Fight at Complex

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Study Finds Underage, Fearful Women in Vegas Sex Trafficking

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… William Henry Harrison as president and John Tyler as vice president after a campaign that included mass entertainment. Harrison died in office after a month, and Tyler became the first vice president to succeed to the presidency. Shafer was an …

Darren Robertson is announced as the mystery judge on MKR

‘I’m here because I want to be among the people’: Trump continues his assault on ‘fake’ news with campaign rally in Florida after First Lady Melania led the crowd in The Lord’s Prayer US and British spies uncover Kremlin ‘plot to kill Montenegro’s Prime Minister and overthrow the government in election day coup to stop country joining Nato’ ‘Shaping and spreading a skein of lies’: Kellyanne Conway attacked by her alma mater’s president in scathing letter rebuking Trump administration 550lb woman, 75, is found with her skin MOLDED to her chair after being left to sit in the same place for months Innocent man jailed for 24 years after being framed over a British tourist’s murder in New Orleans is freed by two lawyers who exposed a jaw-dropping fit-up that shames the US legal system Teacher-turned-stripper who ‘slept with her 17-year-old student hundreds of times’ is sentenced to three … (more)

Cram session

Movie fans, rejoice! You can watch about two-thirds of the Oscar-nominated flicks from your couch before the ceremony on Feb. 26. But it’ll cost you. Of the 62 full-length movies and shorts nominated for any category, only 11 are available online through an all-you-can-watch subscription – Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime or HBO Now.

Master of movement

Denton Dance Conservatory will host a master class in musical theater dance on Saturday, and the local studio is bringing in a teacher with skill and a family history of dance excellence. Colleen Kelly Beaman will lead the master class for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 11 and older at 10 a.m. Saturday at the conservatory, 4103 Mesa Drive.

Golden Girls’ is back – but for some, it never left

Counter-clockwise from left, Betty White, Beatrice Arthur, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan pose on the set of the television series “Golden Girls.” Every morning, even before he has breakfast, Elliott Powell starts his day with four piano chords and a sunny view of Miami ushering in another rerun of The Golden Girls .

Briefly in the arts

The University of North Texas’ College of Visual Arts and Design will host “Jobs in the Visual Arts and Design: Panel and Workshop” from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 9. in the Art Building on UNT’s campus, rooms 101 and 223. Refreshments will be served, and a panel of UNT alumni with experience in the industry will address those in attendance.

Movie review: Oyelowo, Pike breathe life into star-crossed lovers in – A United Kingdom’

The opening subtitle, “Based on a true story,” can cover a multitude of movie sins, but in “A United Kingdom,” it unlocks the door to a romantic drama that grows more remarkable by the minute. While lovers faced with daunting obstacles is a dramatic tradition going back to Romeo and Juliet, if not further, the real-life barriers facing Seretse Khama and Ruth Williams when they fell in love in 1947 London were unusually intimidating.

Kelsie Schelling disappearance tackled by psychic gumshoe

‘I’m here because I want to be among the people’: Trump continues his assault on ‘fake’ news with campaign rally at Orlando-Melbourne Airport introduced by First Lady Melania Money talks! Trump’s sons get a warm welcome in Dubai as they launch new golf club – despite anger at the President’s ‘Muslim’ travel ban Girl, 17, who was feared to have been abducted by sex traffickers in Las Vegas is FOUND a day after her distraught mother released a video plea for her return ‘Shaping and spreading a skein of lies’: Kellyanne Conway attacked by her alma mater’s president in scathing letter rebuking Trump administration 550lb woman, 75, is found with her skin MOLDED to her chair after being left to sit in the same place for months The ultimate sacrifice: Heartbreaking moment a grieving widow meets her hero Green Beret husband’s coffin on the airport tarmac – leaving scores of plane passengers in … (more)

James Earl Jones, Donald Glover cast in – Lion King’ remake

Jones, Glover cast in ‘Lion King’ remake James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King” Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2ma9hVw New York – James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King.” Director Jon Favreau announced the casting of the two men as voice actors.

When Does the Next Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Come Out?

For years now, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been building momentum toward a giant crossover event – “Avengers: Infinity War.” Even the movies not directly related to the Avengers team, like “Guardians of the Galaxy,” relate back to the central conflict of the supervillain Thanos, who is totally going to show up to wreak havoc eventually.

Yiannopoulos, Wilmore go head-to-head on ‘Maher’

It was later, during an online-only “Overtime” segment of Maher’s Friday night show, that two of Maher’s three panelists hurled expletives at the Breitbart News senior editor. Maher’s booking of Yiannopoulos, author of the upcoming book “Dangerous,” drew attention earlier this week when journalist Jeremy Scahill backed out of the show because of his “hateful diatribes.”

Twin Peaks’ actor, dies at 91

Actor who played Will “Doc” Hayward on the original ABC series was also the father of co-creator, Mark Frost Warren Frost, best known for his role as Dr. Will Hayward in ‘Twin Peaks,’ died on Friday, Feb. 17 following a lengthy illness. He was 91. Warren Frost, best known for his role as Dr. Will Hayward in ‘Twin Peaks,’ died on Friday, Feb. 17 following a lengthy illness.

7 torturous questions we have after Taboo episode 7

After weeks of mystery, murder and muttering we’re finally in the home stretch of period drama Taboo, with a whole heap of James Delaney’s secrets revealed and some no-doubt explosive revelations to come in the remaining episode this series has to air. Still, this penultimate torture-filled instalment still might have left a few heads scratching, so with that in mind we’ve continued our weekly tradition of querying, quizzing and overall questioning the main points of what we saw in the latest instalment, with a mind to discovering what we can expect for the series finale.

Brexit banger con: Packs shrink but prices don’t

Good Morning America Showdown! Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan spark rumors of on-set tension after photos emerge of pair in animated talk during taping Girl, 17, who was feared to have been abducted by sex traffickers in Las Vegas is FOUND a day after her distraught mother released a video plea for her return ‘Shaping and spreading a skein of lies’: Kellyanne Conway attacked by her alma mater’s president in scathing letter rebuking Trump administration 550lb woman, 75, is found with her skin MOLDED to her chair after being left to sit in the same place for months The ultimate sacrifice: Heartbreaking moment a grieving widow meets her hero Green Beret husband’s coffin on the airport tarmac – leaving scores of plane passengers in tears Teacher-turned-stripper who ‘slept with her 17-year-old student hundreds of times’ is sentenced to three months in jail and must register as a sex … (more)

A great ‘Grimm’ episode sends the gang on a wacky trip to the Columbia Gorge Hotel

Considering it has five past seasons of relationships and mythology to draw on, “Grimm” has been more focused on chugging ahead, even when that has meant dropping old plotlines and awkwardly reworking the characters’ motivations Given that context, it was a total pleasure to watch Friday’s “Blind Love,” the seventh episode in this sixth and final season. It gave the characters a chance to revel in a few nostalgic memories, as well the fun of seeing character pairing up in wacky new ways.

Rocket Trouble Forces SpaceX To Delay Saturday Launch

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Russia seeks pragmatic US ties and a oepost-Westa world order

Russia wants pragmatic relations with the United States but also is hoping for the creation of a “post-West world order,” the country’s foreign minister said Saturday, dismissing the NATO military alliance as a relic of the Cold War. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s comments at the Munich Security Conference came hours after U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told the gathering that the U.S. will “hold Russia accountable” even as the Trump administration searches for common ground with Moscow.

Colbert: Moby ‘More Reliable Than Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer’

“Moby’s Instagram became the public record… shortly after Trump’s Twitter feed became the Library of Congress,” host says Stephen Colbert opened ‘The LAte Show’ Friday by addressing the wild Donald Trump conspiracy theories that Moby recently posted about on social media. Stephen Colbert opened The Late Show Friday by addressing the wild Donald Trump conspiracy theories that Moby recently posted about on social media.

Princess Diana’s most memorable outfits are going on display

A stunning Grace Kelly-inspired gown worn by Princess Diana to the Cannes Film Festival is set to go on display in an exhibition of the late royal’s most memorable outfits. The 1987 blue silk chiffon piece, by Catherine Walker, is one of a number of outfits that the former Princess of Wales is said to have modelled on film stars.

‘Hacksaw Ridge’ & Its 15-Year Climb To Hollywood:…

That was producer David Permut ‘s initial response upon hearing about Desmond T. Doss, the World War II medic who saved over 75 men in the battle at Okinawa without ever picking up a gun. “A medic on the front lines of World War II? I knew the combat medics needed to be trained in riflery,” says Permut who with Hacksaw Ridge counts his first Oscar nomination in his 35-plus years as a producer, “When I found out it was true, I was astounded by it.”

‘Golden Girls’-inspired cafe now open

The sign outside Rue La Rue Cafe in New York City carries a line from “The Golden Girls” theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend Rue La Rue CafA , which celebrates the popular TV series that starred Betty White, Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan, has opened in New York City.

Hugh Jackman says a Logana is a a oelove letter to fansa

Jackman has played the character for almost 20 years, appearing in films such as X-Men, X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse as well as his own X-Men Origin series. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at Logan ‘s Berlin Film Festival premiere last night , Jackman said; “I love that character.

With Milo Episode, Bill Maher Crossed the Line

If it wasn’t bad enough that Bill Maher gave gay troll Milo Yiannopoulos a huge forum by featuring him on his HBO show, the straight TV host thought it appropriate to call him a “fag” during the interview. As an editor at alt-right site Breitbart , Yiannopoulos has worked to create a cottage industry on insulting women, transgender people, and racial minorities; his horrific treatment of Ghostbusters and Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones got him banned from Twtter last year.

Trump’s two-year presidency

My “good” prediction is based on the Law of the Pendulum. Enough Americans, including most independent voters, will be so ready to shed Donald Trump and his little shop of horrors that the 2018 midterm elections are all but certain to be a landslide – no, make that a mudslide – sweep of the House and Senate.

Ivan Koloff, Former WWE Wrestler, Dies at 74

Ivan Koloff, the former WWE wrestler known as “The Russian Bear,” died on Saturday after battling liver cancer. He was 74. “WWE is saddened to learn that Ivan Koloff, best known to the WWE Universe as one of Bruno Sammartino’s most bitter rivals, has passed away at age 74,” the company said in a statement .

Naval Academy cadet among ‘Jeopardy!’ college championship contestants

The knowledge of two Ellicott City natives will be tested on “Jeopardy” this week during the College Championship, as they compete for $100,000 and a spot in the Tournament of Champions. Centennial High School graduates Clarissa Santori, 20, and Gary Tse, 18, filmed their “Jeopardy” episodes for the two-week tournament alongside 13 other contestants last month in Los Angeles.

Angelina Jolie in Cambodia for premiere of her new film

Angelina Jolie said Saturday that she hopes her new film about Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge will help educate the world about the brutality of the 1970s regime and shed a light on the plight of young people in various war zones today. “First They Killed My Father” is based on author and human rights activist Loung Ung’s account of her survival as a child under the 1975-79 communist Khmer Rouge regime, believed to be responsible for the deaths of 1.7 million Cambodians from starvation, disease and execution.

Juan Gabriel Returns to Mexico This Weekend – in Hologram Form

Mexican pop music fans were devastated last August when one of the country’s most beloved singers, Juan Gabriel, passed away at age 66. But today, Saturday, Feb. 18, fans in Toluca, Mexico will get a chance to see El Divo de Juarez in action once again – courtesy of Hologram USA, the same company that resurrected Tupac Shakur in hologram form at Coachella in 2012. The Juan Gabriel hologram – which, if you want to get all technical, isn’t really a hologram – will appear as part of a tribute concert called “Juan Gabriel, Eternally” at the Foro Pegaso in Toluca, a suburb of Mexico City.

5 Lifetime biopics to binge-watch this weekend

Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m7NRbP With Britney Ever After Lifetime is wading once again into the waters of a made-for-TV celebrity biopic, this time taking on the life of Britney Spears. Whether or not this particular biopic hits the mark, the channel has certainly given us stories that are worth revisiting.

The best (and worst) presidents, ranked

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor Roosevelt are seen in the back seat of an open limousine C-SPAN — every political nerd’s favorite channel — is out with its latest rankings of the best and worst presidents in our history. It’s an awesome resource in which 90-plus presidential historians rank the former occupants of the White House across ten different categories.

REVIEW: The Lego Batman Movie

“I have seen you go through similar phases in 2016 and 2012 and 2008 and 2005 and 1997 and 1995 and 1992 and 1989 and that weird one in 1966…” Everything is super awesome in this Bat-fun spin-off from the superb Lego Movie. Batman in his loveable Lego guise rises to the call when Gotham is threatened by The Joker and possibly the most terrifying all-star group of baddies and monsters ever assembled.

Atlanta zoo names cockroach after Patriots QB Tom Brady

More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team’s star quarterback.

Legendary TV Icon Bob Barker Guests on Animal Radio

TV Host – Animal Activist Bob Barker will be guest hosting America’s most-listened-to pet talk, Animal Radio, on February 25th. Bob Barker may be best remembered for his “Spay and Neuter” messages at the end of the Price is Right, but many also know the 93 year-old television icon as a loud proponent towards the elimination of performing animals, including elephants.

Analyst’s Rated Stock: Bank of America Corporation

Bank of America Corporation disclosed in a document filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that Director WHITE MICHAEL D has acquired 25,000 shares of Bank of America Corporation in trading session dated November 21, 2016. The difference between the estimated and actual earnings was $0.02 per share.

Pensacola veterans finding healing through song

Nashville songwriter Bob Regan has written hit songs for well-known stars including Keith Urban, Trisha Yearwood and Tanya Tucker. Regan is proudest of dozens of songs that will likely never become mainstream hits – songs of pain and loss written by combat veterans through Operation Song, a nonprofit organization he created to connect veterans with professional songwriters.

New releases disappoint, Jolly LLB 2 is Akshay Kumar’s next success! – News

The new releases of the week, Amit Sadh and Taapsee Pannu starrer RUNNING SHAADI, Naseeruddin Shah’s IRADA and THE GHAZI ATTACK , saw a somewhat disappointing response at the ticket window. From the three, it was THE GHAZI ATTACK which fared the best , running at around 10-15 percent occupancy on an average, but is expected to pick up to middle level collections during the weekend, due to some positive reviews and feedback.

For the Oscars, try a Champagne cocktail that’s dressed up

This Feb. 2, 2017 photo provided by The Culinary Institute of America shows a Red Carpet Royal cocktail in Hyde Park, N.Y. This drink is from a recipe by the CIA. This Feb. 2, 2017 photo provided by The Culinary Institute of America shows a Red Carpet Royal cocktail in Hyde Park, N.Y. This drink is from a recipe by the CIA.

Long arm of the Gronk

Rob Gronkowski high fives eight year old Tommy Rose as he and his family representing Gronk Fitness Products visit the BPD Bicycle Unit which is one of the places where the Boston Police Foundation provided funding for new workout spaces and equipment. Friday, February 17, 2017.

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has reassigned a majority of the staff meant to work most closely with the top US diplomat in what career officials at the State Department fear is the start of a major reorganization. The news sent shock waves through the agency and has left career officials on edge, in part because of its abrupt nature — taking place before their assignments end this summer and replacements have been found — and in part because these officials help the secretary, a government novice, work with policy experts throughout the building.

Oscar Schmidt finally gets a taste of the NBA … sort of

The Brazilian basketball great and five-time Olympian joined a parade of retired NBA stars, current WNBA players, team owners, celebrity musicians and television personalities at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Friday night. A day after his 59th birthday, Schmidt went 2 for 2 in the game and scored four points.

Photo Flash: Theatreworks Silicon Valley present CALLIGRAPHY

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2016/2017 season with the Regional Premiere of Velina Hasu Houston’s international comic drama, Calligraphy . Two continents, two cultures, two estranged sisters, and two cousins determined to bridge the gap between them, are all boldly calligraphed in this free-wheeling work set in Los Angeles and Tokyo, past and present.

BRACES are trendy beauty product for middle-aged women

EXCLUSIVE: ‘She cares more about destroying me than her own kids.’ Ex of ‘vindictive’ Lisa Marie Presley hits back at claims she found ‘disturbing’ pictures of children on his computer, promising bombshell revelations about her ‘It’s a fake presidency’: Mika Brzezinski fires back at Trump after the President’s marathon press conference criticizing the media and Morning Joe’s feud with advisor Kellyanne Conway Manchester United soccer legend Dwight Yorke ‘is denied entry into US’ under Trump’s border laws because of ‘Iranian stamp in his passport’ Revealed, the intriguing truth about infidelity: Only men have the adultery gene, career women fuel divorce and men stray most aged 55 to 65 Massachusetts woman ‘is raped and nearly a dozen tourists are bound and robbed’ by masked gunmen at popular Colombian beach resort Democrat from ultra-liberal Portland, Oregon says he’s looking at the 25th … (more)

Tree smashes through model Ireland Baldwin’s backyard

EXCLUSIVE: ‘She cares more about destroying me than her own kids.’ Ex of ‘vindictive’ Lisa Marie Presley hits back at claims she found ‘disturbing’ pictures of children on his computer, promising bombshell revelations about her ‘It’s a fake presidency’: Mika Brzezinski fires back at Trump after the President’s marathon press conference criticizing the media and Morning Joe’s feud with advisor Kellyanne Conway Democrat from ultra-liberal Portland, Oregon says he’s looking at the 25th amendment because he fears for Trump’s mental health Massachusetts woman ‘is raped and nearly a dozen tourists are bound and robbed’ by masked gunmen at popular Colombian beach resort ‘Far exceeded my expectations’: Face transplant recipient hails staggering results of his procedure just EIGHT MONTHS after surgery and 10 years after he nearly blew his head off in failed suicide bid Gold-dusted popcorn, … (more)

Call Board auditions: Muhlenberg Summer Theatre, ‘Fame Jr.’

Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre will hold open auditions for performers ages 16 and up on Feb. 26 and 27 for the season’s mainstage productions: “Hair,” running June 14-July 2, and “My Fair Lady,” running July 12-30. Vocal auditions will be held for both performances noon-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m., Feb. 26 and 5-10 p.m., Feb. 27 at Baker Center for the Arts and the Trexler Pavilion for Theatre & Dance.

Sunday Go Pick: Latin jazz pianist Edsel Gomez at Lafayette Inn

Pianist Edsel Gomez has worked with an array of Latin music idols such as Marvin Santiago, Celia Cruz, Carlos “Patato” Valdes and Willie Colon. The Grammy nominated Gomez, considered one of the premier Latin jazz pianists in the world, brings his rhythms to the Lafayette Inn in Easton at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, when College Hill Concerts kicks off its spring season.

Scene: Symphony Ball spends night inVienna

Kathleen and J.B. Reilly were honorary ball co-chairpersons for the 67th Allentown Symphony Ball Feb. 4. They were recognized with a Certificate of Special Recognition from the office of U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent and also the Symphony Association’s Spirit of Influence Award. Kathleen and J.B. Reilly were honorary ball co-chairpersons for the 67th Allentown Symphony Ball Feb. 4. They were recognized with a Certificate of Special Recognition from the office of U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent and also the Symphony Association’s Spirit of Influence Award.

Christopher Lloyd, coming to Easton, looks back on ‘Future’

Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton. Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton.

What to expect at ‘Game of Thrones’ concert in Philadelphia

The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience features an orchestra, choirs and massive projection screens to bring the Seven Kingdoms to life at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Feb. 26. The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience features an orchestra, choirs and massive projection screens to bring the Seven Kingdoms to life at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Feb. 26. Bringing this winter’s “Game Of Thrones Live Concert Experience” tour to fruition meant having to use a different set of criteria to decide if the tour would be a financial success. Usually with tours on this scale, there are time-tested indications it will sell tickets.

Howie Day

Feathery-voiced guitar strummer Howie Day’s career took off in the early 2000s. Day found a soft place to land in a pop culture oversaturated with singer-songwriters; his 2003 single “Collide” became both universal background music for coffee shops and the soundtrack for many of television’s great romantic melodramas of the time .

‘Jersey Shore’ town wary of new reality show

In this Oct. 24, 2012 file photo, Jersey Shore cast members, from left to right, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Paul “Pauly D” Delvecchio, Deena Cortese, Vinny Guadagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi pose for photographers at a panel entitled “Love, Loss, and Laundry: A Farewell to the Jersey Shore” in New York. Some residents of the New Jersey shore town stung by MTV’s “Jersey Shore” are wary about plans by a bar featured in that series to hold a casting call for a new reality show.

If the Affordable Care Act may be repealed, can I ignore the tax penalty?

In some recent emails, readers asked about what to expect as Republicans move to overhaul the health law. Should people bother paying the penalty for not having health insurance when they file their taxes this year? Will people be able to sign up on the exchange for 2018 after their COBRA benefits end? Q: I didn’t have health insurance for part of last year and thought I’d get stuck paying a penalty.

Mary Poppins Returns Adds Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury is the latest addition to the cast of Walt Disney Pictures ‘ Mary Poppins Returns , the all-new sequel to 1964’s Mary Poppins . A five-time Tony Award winner and the recipient of an honorary Academy Award and three Academy Award nominations, Angela Lansbury will play the Balloon Lady, a character from PL Travers’ original children’s books.

Logan Review

Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine Dafne Keen as Laura Kinney / X-23 Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier / Professor X Boyd Holbrook as Donald Pierce Stephen Merchant as Caliban Elizabeth Rodriguez as Gabriela Richard E. Grant as Dr. Zander Rice Doris Morgado as Maria With violence befitting a character with a bunch of knives sticking out of his fists, Logan finally delivers the R-rated action adult fans have been wanting. But it also features landmark performances by Jackman and Stewart showing superheroes in their greatest internal and external battles in the twilight of their lives.

Perez and Ellison pick up more labor endorsements in DNC race

Supporters of Rep. Keith Ellison and former labor secretary Tom Perez, candidates for Democratic National Committee chair, attend a Feb. 11 forum in Baltimore. The president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union has endorsed former labor secretary Tom Perez’s campaign to chair the Democratic National Committee.

Has Warner Bros. Found Their Shazam Director?

It appears that a Shazam director has been found as The Wrap today reports that Lights Out helmer David F. Sandberg is prepared to call upon the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury for the DC Comics adaptation. Sandberg, who made his feature film debut with Light Out , is also the director behind Warner Bros.

‘Planet Earth II’: TV Review

A decade ago when Planet Earth hit television screens in the United States, it was nothing short of a revolution in nature documentary filmmaking – a breathtaking, high-definition work, a magisterial moment that had people slack-jawed while learning about life across the world. On Saturday, BBC America brings back to the U.S. the long-awaited Planet Earth II , this time shot in Ultra-HD.