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Executions and death sentences plummeted this year as capital punishment declined nationwide

A year that began with the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the death penalty in one of the most active capital punishment states ended with the country reaching modern lows in executions and death sentences, the most glaring signs yet about how the practice has dwindled in America today. Still, even as capital punishment has declined in both sentencing and practice, there were also signs this year of its persistence from lawmakers, judges and the public, reminders that the death penalty is far from fading away.

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Closer to Truth “Marvin Minsky: Like No Other” One of artificial intelligence’s legendary pioneers, Marvin Minsky, recently died. With this tribute, we celebrate his penetrating analysis of brains, minds, AI, religion and God.

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Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth.

“Generation KKK” gets new title after backlash

PanARMENIAN.Net – A&E has made adjustments for “Generation KKK” which is due January 10. After numerous backlashes including from “Grey’s Anatomy” actress Ellen Pompeo, the network decided to change the title of the Ku Klux Klan series to “Escaping the KKK: A Documentary Series Exposing Hate in America”, AceShowbiz said. The cable TV has also responded to Pompeo’s criticism on Twitter, “The @aetv doc is abt extracting families from the KKK & exposing hate.

Oprah Winfrey Special:Michelle ObamaTONIGHT 8/7c Special Encore Presentation Watch Full Episode

Oprah Conducts Farewell Interview With First Lady Michelle Obama Oprah Winfrey, back to doing what she does best, sat down with First Lady Michelle Obama to talk about her final weeks in The White House. In the special, Oprah joins FLOTUS for her final one-on-one interview inside the First Family’s residence to talk about life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, her eight years as First Lady of the United States, the legacy she leaves behind, and what’s in store for the future.

Martin Kemp rejoins Birds Of A Feather flock for Christmas special

The Spandau Ballet star was one of man-eater Dorien’s conquests earlier this year in an episode where she was seen in a clinch with his character Vince in the back of a hearse. Martin is back for the comedy’s Christmas special, popping up as a bar owner in Morocco where the Birds have flown to in hopes of tracking down Tracey’s son Travis , who has gone missing on his gap year.

‘US Will Outlast Everyone in Nuclear Arms…

President-elect Donald Trump on today reportedly said he is fine with a nuclear arms race and exuded confidence that the US would outlast any another country in terms of atomic weapons. Trump reportedly said this in an off-air conversation to Mika Brzezinski, co-host of the popular ‘Morning-Joe’ show on MSNBC, the news channel said.

Wait, Did We See Diggle’s New Arrow Baby On Legends Of Tomorrow Last Season? Here’s What We Know

The DC universe on The CW went through some big changes this fall thanks to the Flashpoint arc on The Flash that altered the timeline of all three Earth-1 series. The Arrow character most affected by the Flashpoint timeline is undoubtedly John Diggle, whose baby daughter Sara was replaced by a baby boy named John Jr. The big question now is of whether the new John Jr. in the Flashpoint timeline is the same John Jr. who took up the mantle of the Green Arrow in one possible future, as seen on Legends of Tomorrow Season 1. Arrow and Legends executive producer Marc Guggenheim said this about John Jr.: We go back and forth on that.

Delroy Lindo helps Newark mayor feed homeless

… (wee-KWAY’-ick) High School featured sponsors from around the city and also included health screenings and entertainment. The London-born Lindo’s lengthy film career includes roles in movies such as “Crooklyn” and “Malcolm X” and the TV series …

A&E Changes Title of KKK Docuseries Following Criticism

The cabler on Friday unveiled a new title for its upcoming docuseries centered on the KKK, switching from Generation KKK to Escaping the KKK: A Documentary Series Exposing Hate in America . Along with the title adjustment, A&E also announced a new partnership with Color of Change, the next-generation African-American civil-rights organization that counts over 1 million members.

Airport Delays: Will you be home for Christmas?

By road or by air, a record number of travelers are expected at Lindbergh Field on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Nearly 8 million Southern California residents and 12.4 million statewide are expected to travel at least 50 miles away from home during the holiday period between Friday and Jan. 2 — a 1.8 percent increase over last year, the Automobile Club of Southern California said.

One month out, Trump inauguration lacks star power

On January 18, 2009, the stars turned out in force in front of the Lincoln Memorial at a concert honoring then-President-elect Barack Obama. Denzel Washington spoke to kick off the event, then Bruce Springsteen performed, and then Mary J. Blige, Jon Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Garth Brooks, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Josh Groban, U2, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Shakira, Beyonce and many more.

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… an examination of race and celebrity. If it seemed like there were a lot of painful deaths this year in entertainment, it’s because there were. Natalie Cole technically died on January 31, 2015, but the announcement of her death on New Years Day …

Donald Trump reignites debate on nuclear arms policy

US president-elect Donald Trump has re-opened the debate over nuclear proliferation, calling for America to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regarding nuclear weapons. His comments on Twitter came hours after Russian president Vladimir Putin said strengthening his country’s nuclear capabilities should be a chief military objective in the coming year.

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

A monthly look at what’s scheduled to be added to the catalogues of streaming services Netflix Canada, CraveTV and Shudder: Neil Patrick Harris is transformed into the old, craggly villain Count Olaf in Netflix’s remake of the “A Series of Unfortunate Events” children’s book series. The eight-episode reboot launches on Jan. 13. Another high-profile kid-friendly title coming to the streaming service this month is “Big Hero 6,” which won last year’s best animated feature Oscar.

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In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who step up to do extraordinary things.

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The U.S. government is taking an increased interest in how American technology companies plan to address human rights abuses in Congo’s cobalt mines, according to a senior State Department official. The attention from State comes as industry groups have recently launched two initiatives aimed at curbing child labor and other dangerous practices in their cobalt supply chains.

The best covers of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’

Leonard Cohen is no more – the Canadian folkie died at 82 on Nov. 7 – but his song “Hallelujah” is immortal, seemingly gaining in cultural strength with each passing year since its first appearance on his little-noticed 1984 album, “Various Positions.” It wasn’t released as a single at the time and had no impact at all for years afterward.

The Bachelorette’s Georgia Love and her sister Katie take a trip to Santa’s grotto

Love in Lapland! The Bachelorette’s Georgia Love and her sister Katie take a trip to Santa’s grotto as they sit on his knee for a festive photo And in the afternoon, Georgia Love paid a visit to Santa Claus as she posed for a festive photo with her sister Katie. Love in Lapland: On Friday afternoon, The Bachelorette’s Georgia Love paid a visit to Santa Claus as she posed for a festive photo with her sister Katie Earlier in the day, the former WIN News anchor made her debut on Studio 10, filling in for regular host Sarah Harris.

‘Homeland season 6 trailer mirrors reality

It seems as if the only thing ‘Homeland’ got wrong when imagining the next transition of presidential power was the gender of the new commander in chief. In the lengthy trailer released by Showtime this week, peeks into season six of the Emmy winning drama promise a tension-filled battle of power between the new, female president and the CIA.

Pro Wrestling Has A Scott Boras-Like Super-Agent, And His Client List Is Mind Blowing

Serious Crashes Close I-25 North & South Of Denver Metro Area Two major accidents have Interstate 25 closed north and south of the Denver area. Former Nuggets Coach Karl Rips Into ‘Conundrum’ Anthony In Book Former Denver Nuggets coach George Karl takes aim at New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony and others in his upcoming book “Furious George,” calling Anthony a “conundrum” and a “user of people” during their time together.

Trump: US must ‘greatly strengthen’ nuclear capability

President-elect Donald Trump takes a question from a member of the media at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. Trump on Thursday abruptly called for the United States to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regarding nuclear weapons.

How Oprah lost those 40 pounds

Oprah Winfrey revealed this week that she lost more than 40 pounds, and she did it using one of the most popular weight loss programs out there: Weight Watchers. In a story first published on People magazine’s web site, Oprah said she’s still eating the tacos and pasta that she loves, and she doesn’t feel deprived following the Weight Watchers system.

Cancer-stricken ‘Jeopardy!’ player wins $103K before death

Faced with a terminal diagnosis in her battle against colon cancer, Cindy Stowell saw an appearance on “Jeopardy!” in her final months as a “good opportunity” to help others struggling against the disease by donating money she might win to cancer research. She made the most of it by winning six nights in a row and more than $103,000 in a run that ended on Wednesday’s episode.

Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira return to ‘Today’ as fill-ins

Two of Matt Lauer’s former “Today” show co-hosts – Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira – are returning to the show for a week each in January with Savannah Guthrie on maternity leave. Couric, who was “Today” host from 1989 to 2006, has returned for special occasions but this will be the first time in the anchor’s role.

tvDownload’s 2016 Superlatives: Biggest Heart, Most Musical and Couple That Never Was

Once again , we here at tvDownload forwent the traditional “Best of” lists for television, and instead are taking things yearbook-style: we’ve asked several contributors to help us pick shows, characters and actors that fit into the superlative model, and will be rolling out the awards through the holiday season. Today’s nominees are for Biggest Heart, Most Musically Inclined, and Cutest Couple That Never Was.

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The rural countryside of a fictional county in England provides the backdrop for this long-running crime series based on the novels of Caroline Graham. A lush visual style, quirky characters and ubiquitous red herrings recall classic public television British mysteries of the past.

TV baby blues

… shows are rarely able to match; and that commercial television tends to turn the news and everything else into entertainment, and every entertainment into some form of advertisement. The bloated presidential election campaign of 2016, as televised, …

Jerry Seinfeld

Famed for starring in the Seinfeld television series, this renowned comedian takes center stage at The Colosseum for two nights. 7:30 pm, $83-$165, Caesars Palace, The Colosseum, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-731-7333.

Bella Thorne takes to Twitter to address Tyler Posey relationship…

‘We never lived together’: Bella Thorne takes to Twitter to address Tyler Posey relationship rumors… after cuddling up to Charlie Puth The 19-year-old Shake It Up starlet took to Twitter on Wednesday evening and offered up some surprising revelations about her and possibly ex boyfriend Tyler Posey. New information? Bella Thorne, 19, took to Twitter on Wednesday evening and offered up some surprising revelations about her and possibly ex boyfriend Tyler Posey One tweet read ‘Haha yeah and me and ty never lived together… We just were always together… Rumors rumors can’t always believe the media.’

AsSeenOnTV.pro Launches DRTV Campaign with MakingCosmetics

MakingCosmetics operates under cGMP quality standards and is registered with the FDA, which allows the offering of OTC active pharmaceutical ingredients Kevin Harrington, one of the original Sharks from hit reality series Shark Tank, and the Product Managers of AsSeenOnTV.pro are pleased to announce the launch of a new DRTV campaign with MakingCosmetics. MakingCosmetics is a globally operating retail and wholesale supplier of 1,000+ cosmetic ingredients for making personal care products and color cosmetics.

Most Influential 2016: Steven Clark

Steven Clarklives in Irvine and is one of the stars of a new A&E reality series called “Born This Way,” which follows Clark and six other young adults with Down syndrome as they live their lives. His work on the reality TV series ‘Born This Way’ opened hearts and eyes to all that young adults with Down syndrome can do.

‘Stop thinking of the market as a whole and think of it as a market of stocks.’

There are very few profit-takers in this market, Jim Cramer told his Mad Money viewers Wednesday, and with so little overhead resistance, stocks still have a lot more room to run. How can the dramatic rise of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since the election be justified? Cramer said that if you look at each stock individually, you’ll see that there are many reasons not to sell.

‘Stop thinking of the market as a whole and think of it as a market of stocks.’

There are very few profit-takers in this market, Jim Cramer told his Mad Money viewers Wednesday, and with so little overhead resistance, stocks still have a lot more room to run. How can the dramatic rise of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since the election be justified? Cramer said that if you look at each stock individually, you’ll see that there are many reasons not to sell.

Tricks To Preparing The Crispiest Latke This Chanukah

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Tricks To Preparing The Crispiest Latke This Chanukah

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Lena Dunham gave a very Lena Dunham apology for her controversial comment on abortion

After outrage erupted over Lena Dunham’s recent remark that “I still haven’t had an abortion, but I wish I had,” the “Girls” star posted a lengthy apology to her Instagram account late Tuesday. “My words were spoken from a sort of ‘delusional girl’ persona I often inhabit, a girl who careens between wisdom and ignorance and it didn’t translate,” she said in her Instagram post.

Lena Dunham apologizes

The Girls star came under fire on Tuesday when she said she wished she had personal experience of going through an abortion so she could use her celebrity platform to beat the stigma surrounding it. During her latest Women of the Hour podcast, the actress and women’s rights campaigner said, “Now I can say that I still haven’t had an abortion, but I wish I had.”

Diane Rehm departs NPR on Friday

Radio host Diane Rehm is known for smart talk, and so her departure from NPR is reason for sadness and gratitude. She logged more than 40 years on the air, and you can hear some of her best work next week, Monday through Dec. 30. Higher costs of making and marketing big movies, as well as plummeting home video revenue, have dragged down studio profits.

Enzian: Henry Maldonado receives lifetime honor

Henry Maldonado has been a force in Central Florida as general manager at WKMG-Channel 6 for seven years and now as Enzian president. Henry Maldonado has been a force in Central Florida as general manager at WKMG-Channel 6 for seven years and now as Enzian president.

Celebrity birthdays for Dec. 21, 2016

Country singer Freddie Hart is 90. Talk-show host Phil Donahue is 81. Actress Jane Fonda is 79. Actor Samuel L. Jackson is 68. Actor Dennis Boutsikaris is 64. Singer Betty Wright is 63. Actress Jane Kaczmarek is 61. Country singer Lee Roy Parnell is 60. Entertainer Jim Rose of The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow is 60. Actor-comedian Ray Romano is 59. Country singer Christy Forester of the Forester Sisters is 54. Drummer Murph of Dinosaur Jr. is 52. Guitarist Gabrielle Glaser is 51. Actor-comedian Andy Dick is 51. Actor Kiefer Sutherland is 50. Actress Karri Turner is 50. Actress Khrystyne Haje is 48. Country singer Brad Warren of The Warren Brothers is 48. Actress Julie Delpy is 47. Contemporary Christian singer Natalie Grant is 45. Singer-guitarist Brett Scallions is 45. Singer Lukas Rossi of Rock Star Supernova is 40. Actress Rutina Wesley is 38. Keyboardist Anna Bulbrook of Airborne Toxic … (more)

The CutLena Dunham Apologized for a Distasteful Jokea About…

During Lena Dunham’s podcast, Women of the Hour , the actress ignited controversy when she discussed the stigma around abortion. Dunham, who has never had had an abortion, shared an anecdote about her internalized stigma around the procedure, even as a feminist, before wrapping up the segment by saying, “Now I can say that I still haven’t had an abortion, but I wish I had.”

Sir Patrick Stewart’s US comedy show is cancelled

The comedy from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane revolved around Sir Patrick’s character Walter Blunt, a British TV host intent on conquering the world of American cable news. Carmi Zlotnik, programming president at Starz, told the Hollywood Reporter: “While Walter may not be returning to the airwaves, we are incredibly proud of the work that was done these past two seasons.”

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Vaughn Johnson is the overnight sports producer, and also runs the “Squared Circle” blog on Philly.com, which covers the world of professional wrestling in Philadelphia and beyond. He’s interviewed dozens of people from various promotions around the world, including WWE and Ring of Honor, and has covered WrestleMania three times for Philly.com.

Special feature: Popular screen adaptations of ‘Snow White’

The legendary German fairy tale ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, which was adapted for the screen by Walt Disney Pictures in animated form and released on this day, December 21 in 1937. The film went on to create history, not only for it’s outstanding production values but also as the world’s first feature-length animated film.

Midsomer Murders

The rural countryside of a fictional county in England provides the backdrop for this long-running crime series based on the novels of Caroline Graham. A lush visual style, quirky characters and ubiquitous red herrings recall classic public television British mysteries of the past.

Erika Girardi flashes private parts before heading to…

Chilling moment married E! reality star, 36, is led from a birthday party by her nursing student ‘lover’ before he ‘beat her to death with a hammer and buried her naked in his backyard’ Where is the man with the Midas touch? Police identify suspect who ‘swiped $1.6m of GOLD FLAKES from New York security van’ three months ago – and say he may have fled to Los Angeles Five people killed die when Boeing cargo plane overshoots the runway on takeoff just moments before crashing in a Colombia field Prosecutors say country star Jean Shepard’s 79-year-old widower will NOT be charged with shooting and killing the boyfriend, 21, who stabbed his granddaughter to death in his basement ‘He took four or five bites at a time BEFORE chewing’: Singles reveal the simple things that totally ruined their otherwise successful dates On a health kick? Eat PURPLE food: From fighting cancer to weight loss, 5 … (more)

Free Range on Food

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The New Colony Welcomes New Ensemble Members

“We’re so pleased to invite this talented group of artists and theatermakers into our Ensemble, all of whom have demonstrated a true passion for making change in our industry and world by creating new work, nurturing new artists and engaging with new audiences,” comments Co-Artistic Director Andrew Hobgood . “Growing our ensemble is integral since The New Colony develops more new theater each year than we can possibly produce in a single season.

FILE – Merry Christmas decorations

Austin Travis County Integral Care sent a memo asking its employees not to use the words “Merry Christmas” in front of patients. The memo was sent after one patient, who is not Christian, was unhappy with Christmas decorations at one of their clinics.

Why it took 28 years to bring Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ to the screen

Why it took 28 years to bring Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ to the screen Funding, legal issues and rewrites delayed the iconic filmmaker’s religious epic. Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: http://usat.ly/2ic2WqG Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver star as 17th-century missionaries who travel to Japan and face persecution as they try to rescue their mentor, played by Liam Neeson.

SiriusXM to give Baldwin, 2 Dope Queens podcasts radio home

In this Jan. 13, 2015 file photo, actor Alec Baldwin attends a special screening of his film “Still Alice” in New York. The satellite giant SiriusXM is giving a radio home to several popular podcasts, picking up 11 programs produced by New York’s WNYC Studios, including Baldwin’s “Here’s the Thing” and the irreverent “2 Dope Queens.”

Biggest celebrity social media mistakes of 2016

Social media can be a celebrity’s best frienda or worst enemy. In 2016, plenty of stars had social media mess ups, but here are seven that made headlines: In the wake of the Orlando massacre, Madonna tried to show her support but her effort left some fans feeling offended.

Zooey Deschanel expecting second child?

The 36-year-old actress and her husband Jacob Pechenik – who welcomed daughter Elsie Otter after their August 2015 wedding – are believed to be preparing for a new addition to their family, TooFab reports. According to the entertainment news site, Zooey told cast and crewmembers on the set of her TV sitcom ‘New Girl’ about her happy news recently.

AsSeenOnTV.pro Launches DRTV Campaign with Snoozeenie

Kevin Harrington, one of the original Sharks from hit reality series Shark Tank, and the Product Managers of AsSeenOnTV.pro are pleased to announce the launch of a new DRTV campaign with Snoozeenie. The original concept of Snoozeenie was a friendly pillow partition for a married couple with different sleeping habits.

Charlie Rose

Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America’s best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders and scientists in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions.

Today in History

On Dec. 20, 1946, the Frank Capra film “It’s A Wonderful Life,” starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, had a preview showing for charity at New York’s Globe Theatre, a day before its official world premiere. In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States.

‘The Bachelor’: Nick Viall Gets Slapped & Breaks Down In Tears In New Trailer

Ouch! Love hurts for Nick Viall, who gets slapped in the face by one of the ladies he’s supposed to be wooing in the new trailer for season 21 of ‘The Bachelor’. Check out the clip, which also shows Nick getting a little weepy, right here! After missing out on love TWICE on the Bachelorette and AGAIN on Bacehlor in Paradise , Nick Viall , 36, is getting “one last shot” at finding love, a new trailer for season 21 of the Bachelor teases.

Terri Irwin and Russell Crowe romance rumours take a new direction

Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Over the past month, Australian tabloid magazines have been competing for stories on an alleged relationship between Russell Crowe and Terri Irwin.

Heidi Klum takes to social media to talk up America’s Got Talent Holiday Spectacular

‘One you won’t want to miss!’ Heidi Klum takes to social media to talk up first America’s Got Talent Holiday Spectacular Heidi Klum is making absolutely sure her combined seven million followers on Instagram and Twitter don’t miss Monday night’s first America’s Got Talent Holiday Spectacular. The beautiful blonde judge even shared a 25-second promo for the two-hour NBC special, in which she will sing Santa Baby with crooner Sal Valentinetti.

Little Ronnie to get a BIG Westminster Abbey bash

Little Ronnie to get a BIG Westminster Abbey bash: More than 2,000 people will bid a final farewell to the King of Comedy Ronnie Corbett may have been denied a knighthood before he died in March aged 85 from motor neurone disease, but his friends have ensured the diminutive comedian will be given a send-off befitting a showbusiness giant. I can reveal that on Wednesday, June 7, more than 2,000 people will pack Westminster Abbey for a final farewell to the King of Comedy.

Our battles with oil bandits, kidnappers in Delta – Hon Diden

CHAIRMAN of the Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Peace and Security, Hon, Michael Diden, aka Ejele, has disclosed the risky combats of the committee with oil pipeline vandals and kidnappers, who severally opened fire at members to hinder efforts to rein them in. Hon Diden representing Warri North constituency, however, said that the committee in conjunction with men of the 19 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Koko, the State Police Command and vigilante groups, were able to pursue heavily armed oil bunkerers from one community to the other in the state to bring their illegal operations to a halt.

the Mismatch Game Returns Los Angeles LGBT Center, Friday 1/20

It’s time once again to “get ready to match the stars” with a new edition of Dennis Hensley’s The MisMatch Game , the show the Los Angeles Times calls, “witty, ribald … an adventure in surrealist era bending.” The side-splitting parody of the 70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights on Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 8pm.

Showtime orders Season 8 of ‘Shameless’

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Emmerdale’s John Middleton reveals the fate of dementia sufferer Ashley Thomas

Russian ambassador to Turkey is shot dead in art exhibit in Ankara by elite police officer screaming: ‘Allahu Akbar… We die in Aleppo, you die here’ – as US goes on lockdown amid ‘security incident’ Country star Jean Shepard’s granddaughter, 18, and her ‘boyfriend’ are found dead at the home of the singer’s 79-year-old widower IMF chief Christine Lagarde is found GUILTY of criminal negligence: Woman who replaced DSK at global financial watchdog faces ruin over $415m payment to tycoon EXCLUSIVE: Kanye West paid $250,000 to a family member who threatened to release a SEX TAPE of the rapper with a ‘fair-skinned black woman’ discovered on his laptop America’s biggest spoiled brat? Video shows foul-mouthed teenage girl screaming at her grandfather in a mall because they are late for an Apple store appointment Photos of Michael Schumacher lying in bed at his Swiss home are touted for … (more)

Drone video captures killer whales eating a shark alive

Shortly after Monterey Bay Whale Watch took about a dozen hopeful whale-watchers out to sea last Tuesday, the group received a call from another boat. “Hey, we got a pod of orcas and here are the coordinates,” Slater Moore, a photographer who works with the Northern California company, recalled the other party telling them.

Video: First Look – Season 2 of Amazon Original Series Just Add Magic, Debuting 1/13

Amazon today announced season two of its original live-action kids series aimed at families and children aged 6 through 11, JUST ADD MAGIC, is scheduled to premiere on Friday, January 13 on Prime Video in the US and UK. Based on Cindy Callaghan’s book of the same name, Just Add Magic is a single-camera live-action series executive produced by Andrew Orenstein and Joe Nussbaum with Nussbaum also directing several episodes.

Bravo Ends 2016 with Largest On-Air & Digital Growth Among Top 10 Ad-Supported Cable networks

Driven by its slate of new and returning series, Bravo Media is pacing to finish 2016 with the biggest on-air and digital growth among the top 10 ad-supported cable entertainment networks in P25-54. During a time when most top cable networks are averaging losses in all three key demos, Bravo is up +4% in P25-54 year to date, netting its highest ranking ever in the demo at #8, while also marking its sixth consecutive year in the top 10. In addition, Bravo ranks #9 in P18-49, its fourth consecutive year in the top 10, and is up +7% in total viewers year to date, enjoying its highest ranking in network history.

Senators call for probe of cyber attacks by Russia

U.S. Republican and Democratic senators called on Sunday for a special bipartisan panel to investigate cyber attacks against the United States by foreign countries with a focus on Russia’s alleged efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election. Charles Schumer, who will be Senate Democratic leader in the new U.S. Congress in January, and Republican John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said separately on Sunday a select committee was needed to ensure effective congressional focus on the hacking of Democratic Party emails during the campaign.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom attend karaoke party

Katy Perry took Orlando Bloom to a karaoke party on Saturday night for her friend’s birthday. The raven-haired beauty and her Hollywood actor boyfriend attended her actress pal Shannon Woodward’s bash, and the ‘Lord of the Rings’ star got fully involved with the singing, belting out a version of Avril Lavigne’s 2002 hit ‘Complicated’.

Beatles fan sells 15,000 items of memorabilia

A French Beatles fan is set to sell 15,000 items of memorabilia, hoping that it will pay for his retirement. Jacques Volcouve will see his collection of 15,000 records, signed books, posters, autographs, figurines and memorabilia go on sale at the prestigious Drouot auction house in Paris in March 2017.

3 In Custody After Hours-Long Butler SWAT Incident

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Armed and Gorgeous jewellery shop claims top spot in Nailsworth…

Emma Samms MBE with Armed and Gorgeous staff Sorrell Allen and Vicki Ruther outside the winning shop in Fountain Street ACTRESS Emma Samms MBE was the special guest of honour as the winner of Nailsworth’s annual Christmas window display was announced on Friday. This year’s coveted prize was claimed by Armed and Gorgeous on Fountain Street, who won the trophy for the second year running.

Why are there protests in Poland? Here are the five things you need to know.

Demonstrators hold Polish and E.U. flags during a protest outside the parliament building in Warsaw on Dec. 17. Poland is gripped by its most severe constitutional crisis since the Communist regime declared martial law in 1981, with protesters – both inside parliament and outside in the freezing streets – accusing the ruling party of threatening democracy. Law and Justice , the party in power, has roots in the dissident trade union Solidarity, which helped bring down the Communist regime.

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.

‘RHONJ’ star Teresa Giudice’s mother Antonia Gorga dead at 66: reports

Antonia Gorga was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia in December and was never released, according to the report. She and her husband, Giacinto, were immigrants from a tiny town in Campania, Italy, who raised Teresa and her younger brother Joe, also a “RHONJ” cast member, in Paterson, stories of which Teresa captured in her bestselling cookbooks and her 2016 memoir “Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again.”

Bob Tamasy: What We Learn From Good Movies

This time of year, traditional holiday movies reappear on various network and cable TV stations, social media, and on DVDs at retail stores, where you can purchase your very own copies of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “A Christmas Story,” and others.

Happy KardashianKim heads to family do without KanyeThe TV…

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star seemed in good spirits as she attended a birthday celebration for sister Kourtney Kardashian's sons Mason, six, and Reign, two, but husband Kanye West was not present. Meanwhile, the 36-year-old television personality is reportedly “very focused” on supporting Kanye after he was hospitalised last month with exhaustion.

‘Moulin Rouge’ actress Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at age 99

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, who parlayed beauty, diamond-studded glamour and nine marriages into a long celebrity career, died on Sunday. She was 99. Edward Lozzi, who was a longtime publicist for Gabor, said the Hungarian-born actress passed away at her Los Angeles home after years of decline and illness.

SNL’ spoofs – Love Actually’ with Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton

“Saturday Night Live” decided to gift viewers this holiday season with another Kate-McKinnon-as-Hillary-Clinton skit, spoofing a famous “Love Actually” scene. The segment, which aired this Saturday, shows McKinnon’s Clinton showing up at an Electoral College elector’s door, with Cecily Strong portraying the part of Keira Knightley in the 2003 classic Christmas movie.

Donald Trump, Twitterer-in-Chief?

Already this month, Donald Trump has used Twitter to dangle potential Cabinet nominations and changes in foreign policy, criticize the Boeing Co., lash out at a union leader, and lambaste Vanity Fair over a review that trashed his Trump Tower restaurant. The president-elect has also taken to his favorite social media platform to scoff at reports of Russian hacking, dismiss questions about conflicts of interest regarding his businesses, and to tout his tax proposals.

To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe

This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators.

a Saturday Night Livea Pokes Fun at Trumpa s Misspelled Tweets,…

Alec Baldwin returned to Saturday Night Live this weekend to reprise his role as Donald Trump, taking jabs at the president-elect’s relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, his cabinet picks, his misspelled tweets, and the refusal by some musicians to perform at his inauguration. But also notable about the episode is the return of cast member Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton in a sketch later in the show, inspired by the 2003 romantic comedy Love Actually .

Chance celebrates Obama’s last Christmas in office on ‘SNL’

Hip-hop star Chance the Rapper made sure to hit a high note on the final Christmas before Donald Trump’s presidency. The Chicago-born artist starred in a musical sketch on “Saturday Night Live” celebrating the last Dec. 25 of President Obama’s eight years in office, teaming up with cast member Kenan Thompson in a parody of the Run-DMC holiday hit “Christmas in Hollis.”

Watch Hillary Clinton Spoof ‘Love Actually’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Kate McKinnon reprised her role as Hillary Clinton on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live , this time spoofing the holiday classic Love Actually to try and sway an Electoral College voter from certifying Donald Trump as the next president. In the sketch, titled “Hillary Actually,” Clinton shows up on the doorstep of a Republican voter in an effort to sway her vote before the Electoral College meets on Monday .

Watch Hillary Clinton Spoof ‘Love Actually’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Kate McKinnon reprised her role as Hillary Clinton on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live , this time spoofing the holiday classic Love Actually to try and sway an Electoral College voter from certifying Donald Trump as the next president. In the sketch, titled “Hillary Actually,” Clinton shows up on the doorstep of a Republican voter in an effort to sway her vote before the Electoral College meets on Monday .

Trump Advisers Raise Questions On Russian Election Hack Probe

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Trump Advisers Raise Questions On Russian Election Hack Probe

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5Chance the Rapper bids goodbye to Obama on SNL with a Run-DMC parody

Not only did the Grammy-nominated artist serve as musical guest for the NBC show’s midseason finale, but he appeared in a sketch about a low-budget Christmas play and starred in “Jingle Barack,” a parody of Run-DMC’s 1987 classic ” Christmas in Hollis .” Along with cast member Kenan Thompson, the pair raps about “the last Christmas with Barack still here” and all the things to do before President-elect Donald Trump takes office: “Imma hurt myself before we lose Obamacare;” put “birth control under the tree;” and “go nuts before the North Pole disappears.”

Ita s (finally) wedding weekend for Bryce Harper and Kayla Varner

Instagram user @ashleybazzarone captioned this photo: “Nothing better then having my best friends married in the temple!Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Harper!! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special daya i #thesequel” It seems that the second time’s the charm for Major League Baseball’s favorite star-crossed lovers, Nats slugger Bryce Harper and fiancee Kayla Varner, who finally tied the knot this weekend. According to the Nats fan site TalkNats.com , Harper and Varner got married Saturday at the Mormon temple in San Diego.

Harrelson’s Lost in London to be shot and screened live

Woody Harrelson’s debut film as director, Lost in London , will be filmed in a single take and broadcast live into over 500 cinemas. The one-time Cheers star has declared that his adventurous movie project is `about one of the worst nights of my life,’ describing it as “a deep, soul-searching comedy.”

Around the remote: Chuck Barney’s TV picks for Dec. 18-24

DON’T MISS: “Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come” – We’re all invited to a fabulous birthday bash in honor of the beloved crooner. This two-hour special, recorded earlier at Radio City Music Hall, features tributes from a long line of prominent artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Elton John, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Leslie Odom Jr., Rufus Wainwright and Stevie Wonder.

50 Big Ones

From a 12-month melange of events, interviews, life milestones, and press & runway sightings SO extracts the most fashionable moments of 2016. 2 Choreographer/deejay Fatima, model/actress Grace Jones and actress Queen Latifah party at Island Outpost founder Chris Blackwell’s New Year’s Eve party at GoldenEye.

Independent Lens

This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers. INDEPENDENT LENS features unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history.

Pregnant Lauren Brant flaunts toned legs in cut off denim shorts…

Keeping the focus off your bump? Pregnant Lauren Brant flaunts toned legs in cut off denim shorts but covers up her burgeoning belly with flowing shirt while out with Barry Hall And former Hi-5 star Lauren Brant and Barry Hall soaked up some quality time together before their little bundle of joy arrives, stepping out at the Heineken Saturday event in Melbourne at the weekend. Brunette beauty Lauren covered her growing baby bump in a flowing denim shirt, but made sure to show off her trims wearing khaki denim cutoffs and long brown boots.

Most Influential 2016: Brad Williams

Fullerton native and stand-up comedian Brad Williams released his second one-hour Showtime comedy special, “Daddy Issues,” in May. Fullerton native and stand-up comedian Brad Williams released his second one-hour Showtime comedy special, “Daddy Issues,” in May. Fullerton native and stand-up comedian Brad Williams released his second one-hour Showtime comedy special, “Daddy Issues,” in May. Bio: Williams lives in Los Angeles but grew up in Fullerton and attended Sunny Hills High School, where he was a “drama nerd.” He got his first break in stand-up after comedian Carlos Mencia caught one of his sets at a club, took him out on tour and had him star on his Comedy Central TV series, “Mind of Mencia.”

PBS Newshour Weekend

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A Dean Martin Christmas?

With technological convergence, the business model is morphing and the goalposts are getting moved. The existing satellite and cable providers have the difficult task of attempting to manage transitioning from a shrinking legacy subscriber base, to a growing subscriber base in newer venues, such as streaming and slinging.

‘SNL’: Donald Trump Should Appoint Kanye West As ‘Secretary Of Humbleness’

‘SNL’ is on a roll! Colin Jost and Michael Che tackled all the big news for the ‘Weekend Update’ sketch on Dec. 17, giving their own spin on current events! The hosts joked how Donald Trump should appoint Kanye West as the ‘Secretary of Humbleness.’ Encore, encore! Colin Jost , 34, and Michael Che , 33, did a spectacular job co-anchoring “Weekend Update” on Dec. 17, treating fans to their daily dose of news on Saturday Night Live .

Baldwin skewers Trump and Putin

Alec Baldwin played President-elect Donald Trump for the final time for 2016 on Saturday Night Live and Russia was in his sights. Picture: Will Heath/NBC via AP ALEC Baldwin was joined by two special guests on his final Saturday Night Live parody of Donald Trump for 2016.

The Warrington Guardian advent calendar 2016 – door 18

The Warrington Guardian has teamed up with family entertainment centre Mattel Play! Liverpool this Christmas to give readers the opportunity to win a family entry ticket for two adults and two children. Based on the popular TV characters that children know and love – Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam, inspire your child’s imagination with over 13,000 square feet of interactive adventure play across three uniquely themed zones.

Today in History

On Dec. 18, 1916, during World War I, the 10-month Battle of Verdun ended with French troops succeeding in repulsing a major German offensive. In 1863, in a speech to the Prussian Parliament, Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck declared, “Politics is not an exact science.”

Nick Tilsley in dramatic punch-up with Peter Barlow over girlfriend …

In a dramatic teaser for the explosive episode, Nick Tilsley flies into a jealous rage with girlfriend Leanne Battersby’s ex Peter Barlow. Christmas cray: In a dramatic teaser for the explosive episode, Nick Tilsley flies into a jealous rage with girlfriend Leanne Battersby’s ex Peter Barlow When Nick, played by Ben Price, spots Peter, played by Chris Gascoyne, heading out of their shop on Christmas Day, he is immediately suspicious.

All in the Family, Other Norman Lear Classics Eyed for Short-Run Reboots

Legendary TV producer Norman Lear says there has been “some talk” of rebooting All in the Family, The Jeffersons and other classic sitcoms – though with an important twist. With Netflix’s Latino remake of his One Day at a Time set to premiere on Jan. 6, Lear told our sister site Variety that he and Sony Pictures Television have been having discussions about “redoing” All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude and Good Times “with today’s stars” – and only as six-episode batches, re-enacting select, classic episodes.

Owners want recipes from hot dog shop known from a M.A.S.H.a

A feud over recipes from an Ohio hot dog eatery made famous on the TV series “M.A.S.H.” is back in court. The owners of Tony Packo’s, in Toledo, have filed a complaint against one of the restaurant chain’s former owners who testified over a year ago that he had a notebook with the eatery’s chili soup and hot dog sauce recipes.

With Ivanka Trump, the role of first daughter may evolve

She was a key player in her father’s winning campaign, and people are closely watching the next moves by President-elect Donald Trump’s 35-year-old daughter. She’s attended her father’s transition meetings with high-profile figures, including the Japanese prime minister and technology leaders, and has indicated her interest in working on policy issues such as child care.

Ivanka Trump could herald major change for minor role of first daughter

GETTY She was a key player in her father’s winning campaign, and people are closely watching the next moves by President-elect Donald Trump’s 35-year-old daughter. Ivanka has attended her father’s transition meetings with high-profile figures, including the Japanese prime minister and technology leaders, and has indicated her interest in working on policy issues such as childcare.

Owners want recipes from hot dog shop known from ‘M.A.S.H.’

A feud over recipes from an Ohio hot dog eatery made famous on the TV series “M.A.S.H.” is back in court. The owners of Tony Packo’s, in Toledo, have filed a complaint against one of the restaurant chain’s former owners who testified over a year ago that he had a notebook with the eatery’s chili soup and hot dog sauce recipes.

This Disney Star Is All Grown-Up & Ruling One Of The Biggest Hair Trends Of 2016

Debby Ryan, the actor best known for playing Bailey Pickett in the Disney Channel show The Suite Life on Deck , debuted gorgeous rose-gold locks on stylist Kristin Ess’s Instagram account. She captioned the shot of the layered do, “When a baby unicorn returns home from a very long work trip asking for rose gold hair, lots of layers & gold glitter eyes, who are YOU to try and stop her?” If you’re looking for major hair inspo, Ess is a must-follow.

Actor, comedian Ricky Harris dies at age 54

Ricky Harris, an American actor and comedian has died at age 54 from an apparent heart attack, confirmed by friends and family on Monday. Ricky Harris was most known for his contributions as a voice actor for skits on many West coast hip-hop albums in the 90s.

Arnold Schwarzenegger calls out President Trump over a Celebrity Apprenticea dig

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump sought prayers Thursday for Arnold Schwarzenegger over ratings for “Celebrity Apprentice” – the show Trump once hosted and which he said has become a “total disaster” since California’s Republican former governor took over the franchise. “When I ran for president, I had to leave the show,” Trump told the audience of more than 2,000 people.

Inside The Minneapolis Day Care Hanging 911 Call

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Devils Fall To Canadiens 5-2 In Regulation

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Supernatural: Fall Finale Review

Aside from the very end of this one, when Courtney Ford’s Kelly gave Castiel the slip and decided to keep her devil spawn nephilim, “Lotus” was a really cool chapter – acting as a fun fall finale and a great connector for the separate Lucifer/British Men of Letters plots. No, we’re no longer covering Supernatural on a weekly basis here at IGN, but I’ll still be checking in when notable episodes roll around, like premieres and finales.

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: Midseason Finale review

That line pretty aptly sums up the midseason finale of Legends of Tomorrow. As is the usual trend with the various Arrow-verse shows, this episode was all about pitting our heroes against against Season 2’s main antagonists in their first major battle, in the process setting the stage for what’s to come in 2017.

Legendary ‘CHEERS’ Star Has Message For America…

According to John Ratzenberger, Donald Trump’s crucial electoral win last month signaled that “adults are back in charge” of the country. If you don’t recognize the name, you may remember the face of that chipper post office worker who sat at the end of the bar with his beer on every episode of ‘Cheers’.

Did Jake Tapper Go on a Racist Tirade?

A piece of audio, supposedly of the CNN anchor screaming racial epithets, is actually recycled tape of reality show character Dog the Bounty Hunter. On 23 February 2017, the Twitter account “OMFG News” published a video purportedly featuring CNN anchor Jake Tapper using racial slurs in a “disturbing tirade”: None of this is true, except that this is an audio recording, and it does feature many racial slurs.”

Notable deaths of 2016

Zsa Zsa Gabor died at age 99 in December 2016. A tabloid fixation, her lengthy film career included spots in a dozen films and television series, including John Huston’s 1952 ‘Moulin Rouge’ and the 1958 film noir ‘Touch of Evil’ by Orson Welles.

Kevin O’Leary’s campaign got rolling over lunch

When Kevin O’Leary popped up on Facebook late last week to nearly, almost, not quite declare his bid for the federal Conservative leadership, close watchers of Canadian politics must have been thinking, “Get on with it, Mr. Wonderful!” After all, O’Leary, celebrity investor and TV personality, has been flirting shamelessly with Tories for about a year, going back at least to his appearance last February at the Manning Centre Conference, an annual Ottawa gathering of right-wingers, where he headlined a session bluntly billed as, ” If I run, here’s how I’d do it .” Despite O’Leary’s undisguised interest in the job, though, he appears to have been seriously assembling a campaign organization for only a few weeks.

Big Ang’s cousin arrested for alleged sales tax fraud

Big Ang’s cousin, SallyAnn Lombardi, is accused of not paying sales taxes for the bar that she owned with the former “Mob Wives” star. Lombardi, 57, was arrested at about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at 130 Stuyvesant Place and charged by police with grand larceny and criminal tax fraud, according to a spokeswoman for the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.

Katie Couric to return to “Today” to fill in as host

Two of Matt Lauer’s former “Today” show co-hosts — Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira — are returning to the show for a week each in January with Savannah Guthrie on maternity leave. Couric, who was “Today” host from 1989 to 2006, has returned for special occasions but this will be the first time in the anchor’s role.