Debate prompts Garfield creator to clarify cat’s gender

In this Nov. 27, 2008, file photo, the Garfield the Cat helium balloon appears to be peering at a Chicago Transit Authority worker on the elevated tracks inside Chicago’s famed Loop during the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago. Garfield creator Jim Davis sought to quell a controversy over the cat’s gender by telling The Washington Post on Feb. 28, 2017, that the cat is male.

The Weeknd almost reunited

The model was strutting her stuff on the catwalk during H&M”s fashion show, while the singer was nearby getting ready to take the stage. He started his performance as Bella and her sister Gigi were taking their final walk with some of the other models, and Gigi was caught on camera giving her sibling a knowing smile.

Two transgender women were killed in New Orleans in 48 hours

Chyna Gibson was gunned down Saturday night, while the second woman was found with multiple stab wounds Monday morning, CNN affiliate WDSU reported. No arrests have yet been made in the cases, which police say appear to be unrelated, but transgender activist Daphanie Dupree told WDSU the situation was scary.

US jobless claims drop to lowest level since 1973

In this Feb. 9, 2016 file photo, a restaurant posts a sign indicating they are hiring, in Miami. The Labor Department says unemployment claims dropped by 19,000 from 242,000 the previous week, Thursday, March 2, 2017, to the lowest level since March 1973 when President Richard Nixon was in the White House.

Freddy Awards 2017: ‘Anything Goes’ at Easton Area High School

Easton Area High School will take audiences on a musical adventure at sea when it presents “Anything Goes” as part of the 2017 Freddy Awards . Showtimes are: 7 p.m. Friday, March 3 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5 The show will be presented in the Easton Area High School auditorium, 2601 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township .

Dog Nation’s Cesar Millan: I’m an Immigrant Success Story

It's a ruff business! Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, talks pitfalls and success of building his brand Expert dog trainer, Cesar Millan (the Dog Whisperer) shares insight on his success, coming back from failure and his new show. Since beginning his career nearly three decades ago, Cesar Millan, aka the “Dog Whisperer,” has become the world’s leading voice in dog training and rehabilitation.

Medecision Launches Aerial(TM) Bundled Episode Manager to Optimize…

Medecision , the leader in population health management solutions for risk-bearing entities, announced today the launch of Aeriala Bundled Episode Manager. The application is designed to support Integrated Delivery Networks under bundled payment arrangements by helping them zero in on their riskiest patients and provide better quality, coordinated care for an entire bundled payment episode.

A+E Studios Inks Exclusive Overall Production Deal with UnREAL Star Shiri Appleby

A+E Studios has signed a multiyear exclusive overall television production deal with actress, director and UNREAL star Shiri Appleby, it was announced by Erica Bello, Vice President of Creative Affairs at A+E Studios. Under the pact, Appleby will work closely with the A+E Studios team to develop, create and produce original programming for the A+E portfolio of networks, as well as outside buyers, under her Appletree Pictures banner.

Trump getting better at using the trappings of office

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, as Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., applaud. less President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, as Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., applaud.

Saturday Night Live May Lose A Favorite

In the 40-plus years that the NBC sketch comedy institution Saturday Night Live has been on the air, the show has naturally seen lots of cast turnover. Sometimes cast members leave after long tenures, some leave after short runs to move on to solo projects, and others are let go after having been deemed expendable by producers.

Disney star to perform Tuesday in Canton

WDJQ is bringing Disney star Sabrina Carpenter to the Belden Village Mall Center Court Tuesday at 5 p.m. for a free concert. Current subscribers have full access to all online news content as part of their subscription.

Stefanie Martini takes on Dame Helen Mirren’s role in Prime Suspect 1973

Rising star Stefanie Martini has said she was determined not to “crumble” under the pressure of following in Dame Helen Mirren’s footsteps in the Prime Suspect prequel. The actress plays a young Jane Tennison – the character made famous by Dame Helen – in ITV’s Prime Suspect 1973, which charts the rise of the policewoman as she assists in her first murder investigation.

Great Yeldham firm plays its part in new ITV crime drama

A prequel to the hit TV drama Prime Suspect gets underway on ITV One tonight and will feature three cars owned by one man well known to many in Haverhill. Called Prime Suspect 1973, the crime drama heads back to the title year and the start of the police career of the central character, Jane Tennison.

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust

Throughout history humanity has created rituals and celebrations that reflect the different seasons. The rituals mirror, indicate and signify the different aspects of light and dark, allowing humanity to maintain a rhythm with nature, the heavens, past, present and future and with each other.

Rob Kardashian has ‘never’ felt a love like he feels for daughter Dream

The 29-year-old television personality has gushed about his three-month-old child – who he has with Blac Chyna – in a sweet heartfelt goodbye post on social media, where he admitted he is the most happiest he has “ever” been in his life when he is around the tiny tot, and he is sad he has to leave her because he will miss her “so much”. Alongside a picture of the Arthur George sock designer with Dream, which was shared on his Instagram account, he wrote: “Saying bye to my beautiful baby girl ….. she is smiling at me.

Katherine Jackson ‘is refusing to return to Los Angeles’

Katherine Jackson is so afraid of her nephew-in-law Trent Lamar Jackson she is refusing to return home to Los Angeles. The 86-year-old matriarch – who is the mother of the late Michael Jackson – has told a court she is currently “under a doctor’s care” in London, England, “in part because of the stress this situation with Trent is causing me”.

James Blunt buys a London pub

The 43-year-old musician recently bought The Fox And Pheasant in Chelsea, London, to save it from demolition and despite being a well-paid singer-songwriter, James intends to soon start pulling pints behind the bar. A source told The Sun newspaper: “James has registered himself as the director of James Blunt Pubs Ltd and is totally committed to the project.

Cher: ‘People are a little bit frightened about being Mr. Cher’

The 70-year-old singer – who has children Chaz, 47, with the late Sonny Bono and Elijah, 40, with her previous partner Gregg Allman – believes she needs “a certain kind of guy” to settle down with, although a lot of potential suitors are scared of being her beau. Speaking to ET Online about her love life, the brunette beauty said: “It takes kind of a special person.

Hanson, Pedersen release new CD

West Linn husband-and-wife musicians Mark Hanson and Greta Pedersen will present a cd release party concert March 4. West Linn’s Grammy-winning guitarist Mark Hanson and National Artist of the Year Greta Pedersen are joining forces with Diana Ross-genre and jazz keyboardist George Mitchell. The husband-and-wife team of Hanson and Pedersen is marking the recent release of their duo album, “Then & Now” with a concert March 4 at Tabor Space in Portland.

Richard Whiteley was part of MI5 plot to have me jailed, claims Ricky Tomlinson

The actor and trade union activist said a documentary fronted by the broadcaster was government propaganda that swayed a jury that convicted him for offences linked to the 1972 builders’ strike. Ricky told the Chester Chronicle he has leaked classified documents showing late prime minister Sir Edward Heath and Labour MP Woodrow Wyatt were involved in a conspiracy to jail a group of striking workers, known as the Shrewsbury 24. However, a campaigner who has spent a decade investigating the prosecutions said they had found no evidence to suggest Richard was connected to the security services “in any way”.

Total solar eclipse coming to Oregon

Oregon will be the first to witness the total eclipse of the sun on Aug. 21, and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has front row seats. Complete with science lectures, astronomy-related community groups, and dramatic drummers ringing in each stage of the eclipse, the museum is adding even more not-to-forget experiences to a memorable astronomical event.

‘God of Carnage’ opens tonight at Lakewood Theatre Company

Lakewood Theatre Company will present the modern French dramedy “God of Carnage,” March 3 through April 9 at Lakewood Center for the Arts. Originally written in French as “La Dieu du Carnage” by playwright Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton, “God of Carnage” has received critical acclaim in France, in London’s West End and on Broadway where it received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play.

What’s in the basement of – Get Out’? A metaphor.

What would you say if I told you the best movie of the young year to date is a horror comedy made by the guy from Key and Peele? And by “best,” I mean the funniest, smartest, creepiest, and most culturally trenchant? All while playing like a combination throwback to/parody of thousands of cheesy don’t-go-in-the-basement thrillers that some of us never tell anyone we watch on Cinemax at 1 a.m.? That’s a hefty assignment. Writer-director Jordan Peele – the short one of TV’s comic duo – has pulled it off without breaking a sweat.

a Stay classy, USC:a Ferrell to speak at schoola s graduation

That twist on Will Ferrell’s catchphrase from “Anchorman” could come in handy when the comic actor gives an address at this year’s commencement at the University of Southern California. USC announced Ferrell’s role Thursday, saying in a statement that he’ll be the featured speaker at the May 12 ceremony.

Adele bans fireworks from tour

The ‘Someone Like You’ hitmaker decided to pull the pyrotechnics from her show after her four-year-old son Angelo – who she has with her husband Simon Konecki – got upset after something hit his eye during rehearsals. She told the crowd at her concert at the Domain Stadium in Perth, Australia: “We’ve been rehearsing here and up until last night we had fireworks for you.

Trump Moves to Become Master of His Own Messages

Trump Moves to Become Master of His Own Messages – WASHINGTON – He joked with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos after filleting him in public, brought up a recent “60 Minutes” episode with CBS’s Scott Pelley and shook hands with Jake Tapper of CNN, the cable network that the commander in chief loves to hate.

Madonna inspires Ariana Grande

The ‘Like A Virgin’ hitmaker is a big source of inspiration for the ‘Break Free’ singer, who praised the pop star for her “bravery and strength”. She said: “I have the utmost respect for that woman.

Dame Maggie Smith: Young actresses are under a lot of pressure

The ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ star praised the young women who join the film industry nowadays for being so “brave” about having to “strip off every second”. Appearing with Dame Judi Dench at a fundraising talk for the Tricycle Theatre in north London, she said: “I think they are so brave, the young actresses of today.

Knicks Bounce Back In Win Over Magic

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Jay Z will collaborate with Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jay Z are about to collaborate on the film version of Miranda’s Tony-winning musical In the Heights. In case you don’t know, the musical is about Latinos growing up in the Dominican-American neighborhood, Washington Heights in New York City.

Therea s A First Time For Everything

This is a first for both Westwood One and the NCAA. The network announced it will broadcast the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four in Spanish, the Championship’s first-ever Spanish-language broadcast on any platform.

a Logana star Patrick Stewart talks future of Wolverine, Prof. X

Most fans have heard that “Logan,” Fox’s third spinoff movie featuring Wolverine, is supposedly Hugh Jackman’s final appearance as the most popular X-Man of all. But what about Professor X, the wheelchair-bound leader of the mutant hero group who has long been a father figure to the semi-immortal, rage-fueled slasher? That other series stalwart, Patrick Stewart, who’s played the older version of the powerful telepath in six previous movies, is the only major franchise mainstay to share the screen with Jackman in “Logan.” And much as this second R-rated, ultrabrutal X movie feels like a Wolverine send-off, Professor Xavier’s fate seems decided in it as well.

‘Arrow’ Recap: “Fighting Fire with Fire” – Prometheus Revealed

Holy T-Spheres! Tonight’s Arrow was filled with some pretty major moments, from the Prometheus reveal to the development of Curtis’ Mr. Terrific tech to Felicity’s big decision regarding Helix. Does anyone else feel like Arrow is getting ready to sprint the home stretch of Season 5? Let’s get the big moment of the night out of the way because, while it may have been dropped midway through the episode like a casual aside, the reveal that Prometheus is none other than Adrian Chase is a big deal.

Young ‘Moonlight’ stars return from Oscars to middle school

Seventh-graders Alex Hibbert and Jaden Piner returned to middle school Wednesday as stars of an Oscar-winning film, but the “Moonlight” actors still had to go back to basics with their classmates in drama class. At Norland Middle School, they followed acting teacher Tanisha Cidel’s directions to crawl on the floor like lions and recite the tongue-twister “red leather, yellow leather” faster and faster.

TMC’s Manish Gupta to become Rajya Sabha member

The chief minister, according to sources, took serious exception to it and asked party leaders to spread the message that these sorts of cases of medical negligence would now be handled by the administration and herself. This was today announced by party secretary general and state minister for education Partha Chatterjee after a meeting of the TMC core committee chaired by party chief Mamata Banerjee at her residence at Kalighat.

ITV’s Loose Women reported to Ofcom over Linda Robson jibe about ‘poor’ town

The Birds of a Feather star made the comments as the panel were discussing a woman who was prosecuted for pocketing A 20 she found on the floor in Stoke-on-Trent ITV’s Loose Women has been reported to Ofcom after panellist Linda Robson appeared to describe residents of Stoke-on-Trent as “poor”. Birds of a Feather star Linda commented that the One Stop store where the incident occurred looked “poor” and that its customers “didn’t have a lot of money”.

Fast learner: Trump gains skill in using trappings of office

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, as Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., applaud. less President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, as Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., applaud.

Harley Street psychotherapist ‘raped boy at swimming pool’

Nicholas Gully is alleged to have raped and sexually assaulted a boy in the men’s toilet at the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove A Harley Street psychotherapist who specialises in sex addition is accused of raping a 14-year-old boy at a leisure centre. Nicholas Gully, 47, is alleged to have raped and sexually assaulted the teen in the men’s toilet at the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove on January 29. Married father-of-two Gully, who works at the top Brunswick Clinic in central London, denied two offences of sexual assault and one of rape at Hove Crown Court.

Jessica Lange to receive lifetime arts award

The Trinity Repertory Company, a theatre group from Rhode Island, said it will award the actress its Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at a ceremony at Providence’s WaterFire Arts Centre on May 22. The actress made her film debut in a 1976 version of King Kong and went on to play a wide variety of roles in film, TV and on the stage. She has won two Academy Awards, three Emmys, five Golden Globes and one Tony Award.

University to honour distinguished alumni

Outstanding graduates of the University of Auckland, in fields ranging from the creative arts and broadcasting to science, health and optometry, will be honoured at a gala dinner this month [10 March]. The University will recognise four winners of Distinguished Alumni Awards and a Young Alumna of the Year for their outstanding contributions to their professions, their communities, New Zealand and internationally.

‘L&HH’ Yung Joc Admits To Threesome After Reconciling With Karlie Redd?

Yung Joc is put in the hot seat after reconciling with Karlie Redd, when she questions him about having a threesome with Tommie Lee. The drama is played out during the ‘L&HH’ super trailer, so did he actually admit to having a mA nage A trois? Karlie Redd , 38, and Yung Joc , 33, have reportedly rekindled an old flame, but will another woman cause that fire to go out? The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta season six super trailer shows the moment she grills him about possibly having a threesome with Tommie Lee , 32, and another unnamed woman.

Sing out, Oedipus! ‘Gospel at Colonus’ looks its Sunday best

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events From left: e’Marcus Harper-Short , William T. Newman Jr. and DeMone in “The Gospel at Colonus.” It’s not just that rich voices lift heavenward in WSC Avant Bard’s fine new staging of “The Gospel at Colonus.”

Swing Time: Ex-Cubs catcher Ross on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

In this Oct. 22, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross celebrates after Game 6 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Chicago. Ross, who retired after helping the Cubs win the World Series last year, is part of the 24th season of “Dancing with the Stars,” and his former teammates are excited to watch the ex-catcher on the show.

PwC accountants involved in Oscar flub won’t return

The two PricewaterhouseCoopers accountants at the center of Sunday’s best picture fiasco have worked their final Oscars ceremony, an Academy spokesperson said. Martha Ruiz and Brian Cullinan will remain partners at PwC but will no longer be on the firm’s team working for the Academy, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

Mangold finds inspiration in giving ‘Logan’ R-rated edge

Don’t kid yourself: Even though the newest entry into the “X-Men” movie saga, “Logan,” draws its inspiration from the “Old Man Logan” storyline in the Marvel Comics series, this isn’t your grandpa’s Wolverine. Starring the man who defined the role of Logan/Wolverine — Hugh Jackman — for the ninth and perhaps final time in the “X-Men” movie saga, it’s clear from the beginning of “Logan” that Jackman and director James Mangold, his collaborator on 2013’s “The Wolverine,” were going to make a decidedly different mutant film.

Fast learner: Trump gains skill in using trappings of office

Most mornings, President Donald Trump gathers business leaders, union executives or others at the White House for made-for-television meetings meant to project the image of a can-do chief executive. Trump sits at the center of one of the White House’s ornate meeting rooms, offers brief remarks and invites assembled journalists to stick around to hear his guests praise his plans.

AMC announces ‘Talking with Chris Hardwick’ weekly series

AMC said Wednesday Talking with Chris Hardwick , a 60-minute show featuring in-depth conversations between Hardwick and a single guest or cast, will air at 11 p.m. on Sunday nights when The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead — as well as Hardwick’s analysis program Talking Dead — are not in season. “Chris Hardwick is just the ultimate fan guide, advocate and conversationalist.

Bill Would Allow Terminally-Ill Patients To End Their Lives

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Cast Takes Pay Cut To Help Mayim Bialik And Melissa Rauch

The five original cast stars of ‘TBBT’ are taking a $100k-per-episode pay cut to boost Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik ‘s salaries. The five original cast members of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ are reportedly showing solidarity with newer stars Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch , opting to take a pay cut in order to give them both raises ahead of negotiations for an expected two-season renewal.

So presidential: Baldwin working on Trump satire

Baldwin is teaming with author Kurt Andersen on the satirical book “You Can’t Spell America Without Me: The Really Tremendous Inside Story of My Fantastic First Year as President Donald J. Trump,” Penguin Press announced Wednesday. The book is scheduled to come out Nov. 7, almost exactly a year to the day that Trump stunned the world by being elected president, and ensured many more appearances by Baldwin as Trump on “Saturday Night Live.”

Abuse survivor quits popea s panel over Vatican stonewall

Frustrated by what she described as Vatican stonewalling, an Irish woman who was sexually abused by clergy quit her post Wednesday on a pontifical panel advising Pope Francis about how to protect minors from such abuse. The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said Marie Collins quit out of “frustration” at an alleged lack of cooperation from other Vatican offices, known as the Curia.

Former ABC News employees urge strong stand against Trump

More than 230 former ABC News correspondents, executives and producers have signed a letter urging the network’s current top executive to take a firm stand against any Trump administration effort to curtail press access. The letter, which circulated on a Facebook forum for ex-ABC News employees, was written after White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer held an informal briefing last Friday excluding several news organizations that have done stories angering President Donald Trump and his team.

Breaking down the new ‘Guardians Vol. 2’ trailer

If you haven’t seen the first “Guardians of the Galaxy,” well, you missed one of the breakout hits of the Marvel extended universe. The action-comedy flick about a rag-tag group of surprise heroes is set to release a sequel on May 5, but before we get that full-length follow-up, there’s a new trailer that debuted last night.

a Dancing With the Starsa taps Mr. T and Charo

Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Simone Biles, Mr. T, Charo and figure skating silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan are among the 12-member cast announced today for the spring season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” The cast also includes the show’s first former Major League Baseball player, recently retired and well-traveled catcher David Ross, dance-pop star and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member Erika Jayne, Normani Kordei of the girl group Fifth Harmony and Nick Viall from “The Bachelor” franchise.

The Voice season 12 episode 2 recap and performances

We notice that your web browser is out-of-date. For the best experience on AXS.com please consider upgrading to one of the following: We see your preferred language is English , would you like to stay on English or switch to English ? Season 12 of NBC’s “The Voice” continued on a shortened schedule on Tuesday night, and the list of highlights was shorter as a result.

Denver Comic Con: Weird Al announced for this year’s con

We notice that your web browser is out-of-date. For the best experience on AXS.com please consider upgrading to one of the following: We see your preferred language is English , would you like to stay on English or switch to English ? Mr. “White and Nerdy” himself, Weird Al Yankovic is coming to this year’s Denver Comic Con .

13 TV Shows You Won’t Want to Miss This Month

Many of our favorite TV series wrap up their seasons in March , but lucky for us, there’s a fresh new batch of shows kicking off this month to keep our DVRs happy. From Jennifer Lopez ‘s hit procedural drama, which returns for a second season, to Amy Schumer ‘s latest comedy special on Netflix, we can’t wait to watch the newest TV premieres.

So presidential: Baldwin working on Trump satire

In this Jan. 13, 2015 file photo, actor Alec Baldwin attends a special screening of his film “Still Alice” in New York. Baldwin is teaming with author Kurt Andersen on the satirical book “You Can’t Spell America Without Me: The Really Tremendous Inside Story of My Fantastic First Year as President Donald J. Trump,” Penguin Press announced Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Nintendo Switch review roundup

The highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch hits stores on Friday. According to today’s reviews, it’s got a lot of potential, some of which has yet to be realized even days before launch.

Jessica Lange Among Trinity Rep’s 2017 Pell Award Honorees

Trinity Repertory Company announces that Jessica Lange will be honored with the 2017 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the 21st annual Pell Awards Gala to be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the new WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Philanthropists and longtime arts advocates Joseph L. Dowling, Jr. and Sally Dowling will be honored with the Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts.

Indie Duo Tennis Visits Old Jobs at Chili’s and Brown Palace

Patrick Riley parked cars at the Brown Palace and Alaina Moore worked at Chili’s before they married and formed Tennis. Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, the husband-and-wife duo behind Denver band Tennis, have just finished writing and producing their fifth album, Yours Conditionally, under their brand-new label, Mutually Detrimental.

The Voice Recap: Battling for Team Members

If the 12th season premiere of The Voice managed to show us some great singers, the second episode upped the ante. With such great singers in the mix, it led to some tough decisions for the likes of Adam Levine, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.

Corinne Olympios: Make Me The Bachelorette

Speaking to Jimmy Kimmel just a couple hours after viewers saw her get eliminated on The Bachelor, Olympios said she was taking a new tact to dating. She told the host that she was through trying to impress men… that they should just love her for who she truly is… and also: That’s fair, right? Considering all she went through as one of the women who advanced very far on the latest season of this ABC competition? Due to our unparalleled section of The Bachelor spoilers , we’ve known for weeks that Corinne would not win Nick Viall’s heart.

Finding forgiveness through poetry at Honduran home for girls

Spencer Reece with some of the girls at Our Little Roses, the home for abused and abandoned girls in Honduras started by Miami’s Diana Frade. Aylin, one of the girls in the documentary, ‘Voices Beyond The Wall: Twelve Love Poems From The Murder Capital of the World,’ about to receive a prize for her writing.

New tickets on sale for Rowan Atkinson, Lee Mack, Freida Pinto and many more stars at t…

Due to overwhelming demand, we are selling more tickets for all events at the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival, where you can catch Rowan Atkinson on the reinvention of Maigret, Lee Mack and Barry Cryer debating comedy, and Freida Pinto and Babou Ceesay premiering Guerrilla, to name but a few. Other highlights include a look back at the making of Sir David Attenborough’s Planet Earth II and a masterclass in How to Become a Social Media Star with food and fitness gurus Joe Wicks and the Hemsley Sisters, while the star-studded bill also features Dame Maggie Smith*, Aidan Turner, Jenna Coleman, Charlie Brooker, Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, Michael Palin, Julie Walters and Keeley Hawes .

Freddy Awards 2017: Belvidere brings Dr. Seuss to life

Belvidere High School honors the famous children’s book author Dr. Seuss as it presents “Seussical” as part of the 2017 Freddy Awards . Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and may be purchased at Bhsseussical.brownpapertickets.com , or by calling 800-838-3006.

Los Angeles Children Chorus To Honor Placido Domingo And LACC Supporters, 3/24

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus , one of the nation’s leading choirs, honors three pillars of the arts and philanthropic fields, including opera legend Placido Domingo and philanthropists Jo Bufalino Libaw and Shawn D. Libaw, at Gala Bel Canto on Friday, March 24, 2017, 6 pm, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The celebration features heartfelt accolades and moving musical tributes by guest performers mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and soprano Lauren Libaw, the Libaws’ daughter and a former LACC chorister, as well as some 300 choristers from five LACC ensembles, led by Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson.

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine Comes Harris Center, 3/19

Considered to be one of the finest symphony orchestras in Eastern Europe, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine was entrusted with the premier performances of works by Prokofiev and Shostakovich, and joined by soloists like Artur Rubinstein, Yehudi Menuhin, Isaac Stern , and many more. Their Folsom performance features award-winning conductor Theodore Kuchar.

Disney airs its first EVER gay kissing scene

‘I’m so happy right now’ Viewers applaud Disney after it airs its first EVER gay kissing scene in children’s cartoon Star vs the Forces of Evil In an episode of Star vs the Forces of Evil which aired on channel Disney XD a gay couple can be seen sharing a kiss for this first time in the history of the company. In the second series of the cartoon, protagonist Star and her friend Marco attend a concert and find themselves surrounded by kissing couples.

Severe thunderstorms cause damage in parts of Indiana

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for areas including LaGrange County in northern Indiana on Tuesday night as the storms moved through the Midwest. Other portions of northern Indiana were under severe thunderstorm warnings that expired early Wednesday.

Kim Cattrall to Play U.S. President in Swedish Crime Series

Kim Cattrall has joined the cast of Swedish detective series Modus for its second season, taking on the role of the U.S. president who arrives in Stockholm for a state visit. The trip takes a turn for the worst, with “devastating consequences,” according to a description in the casting announcement on Wednesday.

Green Onion’s first open mic is an instant smash

She owns and operates The Green Onion, the agro-community center in Chester’s Black Dirt area, which held its first open mic on Feb. 24. “The purpose is to unite producers and consumers while celebrating the culture of the Hudson Valley,” Lindsay said. The open mic, to be offered on the last Friday of every month, was an instant success.

Saints & Sinners Returns Sunday, March 5 at 9:00 p.m. (ET) on Bounce

Vanessa Bell Calloway, Christian Keyes, Keith Robinson, Clifton Powell, J.D. Williams, Jasmine Burke Back for More Shocking Twists /PRNewswire/ — Bounce ‘s breakout hit original drama series Saints & Sinners returns for a much-anticipated second season on which has been rocked by the murders of a beloved pastor and the town’s Mayor. Death’s shadow continues to loom over the town’s epicenter, Greater Hope Baptist Church, as a dead body is discovered on its grounds, bringing up the church’s sordid past along with it.

PBS Newshour

The PBS NewsHour continues to provide in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Arizona Public Media broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents.

Spy in the Wild, a Nature Miniseries

The final “making of” episode takes us through the evolution of Spy Creatures from the original BoulderCam to the PenguinCams that inspired the “spycams” in this series. Marvel and laugh at unexpected and funny moments from the Spy Creatures’ POV.

Latina/o Media Makers series features filmmaker, producer Rose Troche

Rose Troche, director of films and television shows including “The L Word,” discussed the representation of Latinas in film Tuesday as part of the Latina/o Media Makers series, hosted by the Center for Mexican American Studies. The discussion was the first in a series of three events featuring Latina and Latino film and media makers who have significantly contributed to their culture’s visibility and media production.

Jurors in Cosby trial to come from outside suburban Philly court

Bill Cosby’s criminal sexual assault trial will stay in Montgomery County Court outside Philadelphia, but the jurors will come from another Pennsylvania county, a judge ruled Monday. Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Steven O’Neill granted a defense motion ordering that jurors will come from another county for the trial, but denied the request for change of venue, or where the case will be tried.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, 47, goes hell for leather in LBD

And Catherine Zeta-Jones kept up with appearances as she arrived the ABC studios for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The 47-year-old was looking better than ever as she was spotted walking to El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California to have a fun chat with the late-night host.

Carson Kressley recalls the moment he came out as gay

Believe in America: Trump reboots his presidency with condemnation of hatred, a rousing vision of what country can be by 250th anniversary of independence and a heartbreaking appearance by the widow of SEAL hero whose father snubbed him ‘Ryan’s looking down now and he’s very happy because he just broke a record’: Trump pays tribute to hero SEAL killed in terror raid as his weeping widow receives Congress’s longest ovation Thumbs down for Trump from Pelosi’s women in white: Democrats dress like their suffrage heroines to attack President ‘We are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its very ugly forms’: Trump speaks out over anti-Semitic attacks and Kansas race murder in address to Congress What would you say to families that lose a loved one because America didn’t defend its borders?: Trump challenges Democrats as he promises we WILL build a wall Desperate … (more)

Jon Stewart to media: Stop whining about Trump

The former host of “The Daily Show” stopped by CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Monday night to deliver an almost 10-minute rant about President Trump and his contentious relationship with the press. That includes Trump’s staff blocking CNN, The New York Times, Politico and other news outlets from an off-camera White House briefing on Friday.

PwC: ‘We failed the Academy’ in best picture mess up

PricewaterhouseCoopers has taken “full responsibility” for the mistakes and “breaches of established protocols” that led to “La La Land” mistakenly being named best picture at the Oscars on Sunday night in one of the most infamous gaffes in the show’s history. In a statement released Monday evening, the firm confirmed that PwC managing partner Brian Cullinan “mistakenly handed the back-up envelope for Actress in a Leading Role instead of the envelope for Best Picture to presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.”

Kanye West drops 17-minute song

The track features fellow rapper, The-Dream, and made its debut at West’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week earlier this month. Although West has been featured on several songs from other artists over the past year, this is the first track he’s put out since being hospitalized in November.

The Glade SARC Coordinator and Crisis Worker Lydia Johnson with Manager Hannah Taylor

THE manager of a centre which supports Herefordshire victims of sexual assault hopes more people will be encouraged to seek help following an episode of Broadchurch. The first episode of the third and final series of the programme aired on Monday at 9pm on ITV and the series sees DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller, played by David Tennant and Olivia Colman, investigating a serious sexual assault.

Hatchett: ‘I am a beneficiary of a dream’

Former Chapel Hill Middle School student Ashanti Brown, a senior at Douglas County High School, was one of the speakers during a Black History Month assembly at Chapel Hill Middle School. Chandler West, a senior at Chapel Hill High School and former student at Chapel Hill Middle School, spoke to eighth grade middle school students Feb. 8 during Chapel Hill Middle School’s Black History Month assembly.

George W. Bush Pushes Back On Trump Border Policy: Immigrants Can Be Good Citizens

Former President George W. Bush pushed back against President Donald Trump’s work to deny millions of immigrants and refugees entry into America, saying such efforts would exclude many people who could someday become “good citizens.” In an interview with NBC set to air on “Sunday Today,” host Willie Geist asked Bush if he thought it were practical for the Trump administration to follow through on campaign promises to “deport millions and millions of people.”

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Networks Caught Flat-Footed by ‘Disciplined’ Trump; ‘Profoundly …

Cue the sad trombone, folks. Despite the best efforts by Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher, Rachel Maddow, and other lefties, the “big three” of ABC, CBS, and NBC offered positive reviews of President Trump’s “profoundly different” Tuesday night speech to a Joint Session of Congress that “rested on words, including rebirth, hope, opportunity, and common good.”

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

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

The Voice Recap: Five Alive

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

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

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

Ap Fact Check: Black colleges hardly school choice pioneers

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

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

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

Lady Gaga to Replace Beyonce as Coachella Headline Act

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

Alien: Covenant’ Trailer Explodes With Creepy New…

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

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

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

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

President Trumpa s first big address to the nation, annotated

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

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

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

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

Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley gets married

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

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

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

‘Gary from Chicago’ goes from prison to the Oscars

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

YouTube launches streaming TV service

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

Bush promotes new book, reflects on painting and the press

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

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

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

New Comedy Central ‘Clusterfest’ Brings Jerry Seinfeld,…

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

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

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

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

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

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

David Cassidy opens up about ‘early stages’ of dementia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samuel L. Jackson attended the Oscars to get free gifts

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

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

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

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

Dining with the Chef

DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home.

‘Biggest Loser’ host suffers heart attack

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

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

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

Oa Reilly says he could have been clearer about Swedish guest

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

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

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

SA film-maker killed in accident

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

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

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

Jimmy Kimmel shares insights on best picture Oscar gaffe

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

Tweeting accountant blamed for Oscar blunder

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

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

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

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

Part of Rio Carnival float collapses, injuring 17

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

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

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Late-night hosts poke fun at Oscars Best Picture fiasco

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

Exposing Trump’s shady management style

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

Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield Join the 24 Hour Plays at the Pantages

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that celebrated actors Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield are joining the cast of the Minnesota premiere of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS on Monday, March 13 at 8 p.m. at the historic Pantages Theatre . This one-night-only event brings together the extraordinary talent of local and nationally-known artists to create six new theatrical plays within 24 hours.

‘Bachelor’ recap: Andi Dorfman is back to lecture Nick, and Corrine goes home

‘Bachelor’ recap: Andi Dorfman is back to lecture Nick, and Corrine goes home But the week really belonged to America’s southern sweetheart, Raven. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lOkYnB Last week’s Bachelor cliffhanger left us with Queen Andi Dorfman showing up unexpectedly at a weary Nick’s doorstep just before he cut his final four down to three, but the week belonged to Raven – America’s current favorite Southern belle with a penchant for kicking doors in and setting up her boyfriends on grain towers.

Read the Oscar Accountants’ New, Expanded Apology: – Last…

“PwC takes full responsibility for the series of mistakes and breaches of established protocols during last night’s Oscars,” reads the new statement The accounting firm of PwC, which was responsible for the chaotic ending to Sunday’s Academy Awards when it gave the wrong envelope to Best Picture presenter Warren Beatty , has issued a second apology for its mistakes. “PwC takes full responsibility for the series of mistakes and breaches of established protocols during last night’s Oscars.

Catastrophe star Sharon Horgan promises more of Carrie Fisher

Comedy fans will be delighted to see sitcom Catastrophe return to screens on Tuesday night, although they will have to wait for the sixth and final episode of the new series to see late actress Carrie Fisher make an appearance. Comedy fans will be delighted to see sitcom Catastrophe return to screens on Tuesday night, although they will have to wait for the sixth and final episode of the new series to see late actress Carrie Fisher make an appearance.

Stephen Moyer to Headline Fox X-Men Pilot

… priority for the network-and we are so pleased with how Matt Nix has led us into this thrilling universe,” Fox Entertainment president David Madden said back in July when the show was announced. “There’s comic book adventure, emotional and …

Jennifer Garner meets with governors, promotes early education

Jennifer Garner, center, Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, left, and National Governors Association Vice Chairman Jay Inslee stand for the Posting of the Colors during the NGA’s Winter Meeting Saturday. The “Alias” actress kicked off her tour by meeting with top congressional staff on Capitol Hill on Friday, according to the Washington Post .

Jury from outside area to decide Cosby case NEW

NORRISTOWN, Pa. – A sequestered jury from an outside county will decide the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, a suburban Philadelphia judge ruled Monday, rejecting a defense request to move the trial because of worldwide media reports that the actor’s lawyers say brand him a “serial rapist.”

Power out at University of Scranton

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Selma Hayek Shade, Prince Party Shutdown & More – DJ Paul Remembers Three 6 Mafia’s Oscars Night

As bizarre as Moonlight’ s 9th inning comeback to take the Best Picture at last night’s 89th Academy Awards may have been for some, it’s still hard to compete with the fact Three 6 Mafia are Oscar winners. The Memphis horrorcore group not only ranks high on the list of unlikeliest artists to win an Academy Award, it was the song – 2005’s “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp” from Hustle & Flow, performed by Terrence Howard long before the entire world knew him as Lucious Lyon from FOX’s Empire – that strengthened the urban fairytale.

Capitol Hill Buzz: Democratic women wearing white for Trump

Democratic women in the House are planning to wear white in honor of women’s suffrage when they attend President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress. The heads of the Democratic Women’s Working Group wrote a letter to their colleagues Monday reminding them to wear white to honor the suffrage movement and also to “stand in solidarity with the women of our nation.”

A peek at off-camera happenings at the Academy Awards

While the whole of Oscar night was eclipsed by the unprecedented best-picture flub at the show’s conclusion, the Academy Awards is a starry celebration onscreen and off. For every memorable moment during the telecast, countless others occur away from the camera’s eye in the wings of the Dolby Theatre stage.

Author, newspaper columnist Jay Cronley dies at 73

Oklahoma-based author Jay Cronley, whose books were made into movies starring some of Hollywood’s most notable funnymen, has died at age 73. The longtime Tulsa newspaper columnist died Sunday night at his home of an apparent heart attack, his daughter Samantha Noel told The Associated Press. She said he would want to be remembered for his writing, humor and creativity.

Column: Hype, new format didn’t equal must-watch Daytona 500

Kurt Busch celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Kurt Busch, left, celebrates in Victory Lane with New England Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.

Dancers dress as devil in popular Argentina carnival

In this Feb. 25, 2017 photo, hundreds of revelers dressed as devils sing and dance down a hill side to the rhythm of drums to mark the start of carnival celebrations in the remote Andean town of Uquia, Argentina. During the 9 days that the festivity lasts, carnival devils are not supposed to take their costume off or reveal their identity.

Hollywood dentist booted from flight following anti-Trump comment

Celebrity dentist Shawn Sadri says his Iranian heritage and distaste for President Trump got him bounced off a flight from Los Angeles to Kennedy Airport on Sunday. According to Sadri , a 35-year-old immigrant who practices in L.A. and Manhattan, he was returning from Hollywood after a week of performing cosmetic dental work for his Oscars-bound clients when he was seated next to a “6- or 7-year-old boy” of Latino descent who was nervous and crying before takeoff.

Pittsburgh: Warhol, August Wilson and best cake in America

In this April 26, 2015, file photo, daffodils grow on Mount Washington overlooking the skyline of downtown Pittsburgh, at the confluence of the Monongahela River, right, Allegheny River, left, to form the Ohio River. FILE – In this Feb. 10, 2017, file photo, a student walks past “Dippy the Dinosaur”, a life-size statue of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s first dinosaur find, a Diplodocus carnegii, in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh.

Gympie man guilty of incest after having sex with daughter

Man, 48, who has the ‘mental ability of a nine-year-old’ is jailed for incest after having a child with his estranged daughter A 48-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for incest after having a child with his estranged biological daughter. Gympie District Court heard the pair reconnected almost two years before they struck up a sexual relationship from 2008, The Gympie Times reported.

COLTS, LCTA team up on bus pass

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Old friend of Tarell Alvin McCraney reacts to Oscar night

The announcement of a first-of-its-kind Speed Dating event exclusively for 70- to 90-year-olds spurs a diverse group of seniors to take stock of aging bodies and still-hopeful hearts. Cuban actor William Levy sits down with the Miami Herald’s Madeleine Marr to discuss his role in the last installment of the Resident Evil franchise, “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.”

‘Erase and Forget’: Film Review | Berlin 2017

Documentary director Andrea Luka Zimmerman embeds herself with Bo Gritz, the Special Forces veteran whose bloodthirsty real-life exploits inspired Rambo and others. As the alleged real-life inspiration for Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo character, Marlon Brando’s Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now , and George Peppard’s “Hannibal” Smith in The A-Team , James Gordon “Bo” Gritz should should have provided rich material for an engrossing documentary.

Celebrities get down during the Oscar after-parties in Hollywood

Winner for Best Actress “La La Land” Emma Stone poses with a guest and her brother Spencer at the 89h Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball in Hollywood, California, on February 26, 2017. Winner for Best Actress “La La Land” Emma Stone poses with a guest and her brother Spencer at the 89h Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball in Hollywood, California, on February 26, 2017.

Stars we’ve lost in 2017

Neil Fingleton , who was Britain’s tallest man, died of heart failure at age 36. He played “Game of Thrones” character Mag the Mighty, a giant on the northern side of the great ice wall that was guarded by Lord Commander Jon Snow and the black-clad men of the Night’s Watch. Fingleton was 7-foot 7-inch.

Ursula K. Le Guin, Ann Patchett voted into arts academy

This Oct. 16, 2012, file photo shows author Ann Patchett at The David H. Koch Theater in New York. Authors Ursula K. Le Guin, Junot Diaz and Patchett are among this year’s 14 inductees into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the academy told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017.

Jurors in Cosby trial to come from outside suburban Philly court

Bill Cosby’s criminal sexual assault trial will stay in Montgomery County Court outside Philadelphia, but the jurors will come from another Pennsylvania county, a judge ruled Monday. Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Steven O’Neill granted a defense motion ordering that jurors will come from another county for the trial, but denied the request for change of venue, or where the case will be tried.

Judge in Cosby sex assault trial agrees to jury pool change

A judge on Monday agreed to a request by an attorney for Bill Cosby to bring in a jury from outside Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for the entertainer’s trial for alleged criminal sexual assault. Judge Steven O’Neill in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, however, denied the Cosby lawyer’s other request to change the venue of the trial, which will be held in Norristown in Montgomery County.

Bill Paxton’s 15 best performances

Actor Bill Paxton, who died from complications after surgery over the weekend, was frequently the butt of jokes in Hollywood for his less than stellar performances. Paxton is best-known for playing supporting roles, many of which are overshadowed by the bigger stars alongside him.

In a rare interview, George W. Bush weighs in on Trump travel ban,…

Former president George W. Bush rarely weighs in on current political events, but on Monday, he offered some of his most pointed critiques of President Donald Trump’s statements and policies in an interview with NBC News’ “Today” show. Asked about Trump’s claim that the media is the “enemy of the people,” Bush warned that an independent press is essential to democracy and that denouncing the press at home makes it difficult for the United States to preach democratic values abroad.

‘Biggest Loser’ Host Bob Harper Suffers Heart Attack

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 91604 655-2000 Follow us on TwitterFind Us On Facebook Program guide: Click here to access the CBS2 and KCAL9 […] Questions about a commercial: 964-8347 Southern California’s only 24-hour news and traffic station – KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO Traffic & Weather Together Every 10 Minutes on the Fives LOS ANGELES – Fitness trainer and host of the reality TV show “Biggest Loser” Bob Harper says he is recovering from a serious heart attack that left him unconscious for two days.

Judge rules Cosby case to be decided by outside jury

NORRISTOWN, Pa. — A jury from outside the Philadelphia suburbs will be brought in to decide the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, a judge ruled Monday, rejecting a defense request to move the trial itself because of worldwide media reports that brand the actor a “serial rapist.”

Big Barriere block party

Jeremy and Chloe are a folk/rock duo out of Kamloops BC. These two youngsters have a bright bright future in the musical industry, make sure you catch their show before they ascend to superstar status.

Jay Z and Beyonce teased

Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein teased rapper Jay Z after he and his pregnant wife Beyonce arrived fashionably late to his pre-Oscars party on Saturday night. The Hollywood producer’s event to celebrate Oscar-nominated biopic Lion was in full swing at the Montage in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday when the hip-hop supercouple entered the room and made their way to their seats at Weinstein’s table.

Why Fox Flew a Fan to Reunite With Hugh Jackman 8 Years After Chance Meeting at Quiznos

Eight years after randomly meeting Hugh Jackman at a Quiznos , one die-hard Wolverine fan was given the chance to meet his idol once again. In 2009, Clayton Spencer was at a Quiznos in Seoul, South Korea, before an opening night screening of X-Men Origins: Wolverine when he experienced a comic-book worthy twist: behind him in line was none other than Hugh Jackman, also there to grab food before the show.

9 political jokes at the Oscars, ranked from worst to best

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Before the stunning and dramatic ending to the Oscars, host Jimmy Kimmel, presenters and winners took the opportunity to make political statements. There wasn’t a Meryl Streep moment at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, and any political fireworks would have been overtaken by the botched Best Picture award at the end of the show anyway.

‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Titanic…

In this May 31, 2015, file photo, Bill Paxton arrives at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.

Mesmerized psych-rapper Malik Augustus has a close encounter of the…

After a long conversation with new City Pages music editor Keith Harris this weekend, that question stuck in my mind. How do we, as a media entity, do a better job spotlighting local music? How do we do it in a way that benefits readers – always our first priority — while also supporting the musicians we feature? How do we become more representative? The answer to that question is obtuse and long-winded and still in process, but Keith and I agreed that it starts here, in Local Frames.

First-time Oscar winners share backstage emotions on Hollywood’s biggest night

” Good Morning America ‘s” Amy Robach caught up with Oscar winners Mahershala Ali , Viola Davis and Emma Stone backstage after Hollywood’s biggest night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. Ali was awarded the first Oscar of the evening, taking home best actor in a supporting role for his part in the film “Moonlight,” which later went on to win best picture after an initial, mistaken announcement of “La La Land” as the big winner.

Oscars mishap sends internet into frenzy

While the Oscars had people talking and posting about their favorite movies of 2016 Sunday night, onlookers were also talking about a major mistake. In a head-scratcher that had the internet in an uproar, Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty wrongly announced the movie “La La Land” as the winner of the best picture award near the end of the show.

‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61

In this May 31, 2015, file photo, Bill Paxton arrives at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.

Some other notable moments from the 2017 Oscars

As for us, forget everything that came before it – the political barbs and the calls for inclusiveness, the emotional crescendos, and the floating cookies. The moment we’ll be discussing for years to come will be the Great Mistake of Oscars 2017 , when ”La La Land” was shockingly named the best picture winner, to be corrected only after the film’s producers had made joyful speeches.

Oliver: Trump the Real Bathroom PredatorBy Marlow Stern

The ‘Last Week Tonight’ host blasted the president’s decision this past week to roll back protections for transgender kids. This week, President Trump “rescinded protections for transgender students that had allowed them to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity,” reported The New York Times.

Killed by Alien, Predator, Terminator

In this Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, file photo, Bill Paxton, a cast member in the HBO series “Big Love” poses at the show’s third season premiere in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — Bill Paxton , the prolific actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in Apollo 13 and a treasure hunter in Titanic, has died from complications of surgery.

Funny! Tabu rejected Golmaal Again initially – News

Bollywood’s quotient of intensity redefined Tabu turned down the chance of realizing her big dream to do a comedy. The actress who shared with us that she is really looking forward to do a comedy , got her wish answered when she was offered a role in the upcoming installment of Rohit Shetty’s ‘hit’ franchise GOLMAAL AGAIN.

Joseph Wapner, star of “The People’s Court,” dead at 97

Joseph Wapner, the retired Los Angeles judge who presided over “The People’s Court” with steady force during the heyday of the reality courtroom show, died Sunday at age 97. Son David Wapner told The Associated Press that his father died at home in his sleep. Joseph Wapner was hospitalized a week ago with breathing problems and had been under home hospice care.

Oscar’s Best Picture Screwup: The Real Story, As Pricewaterhouse Takes Blame

UPDATE with PricewaterhouseCoopers statement: The Best Picture gaffe that marred tonight’s Oscar broadcast was caused by a doppelganger Best Actress envelope mistaken for the night’s final prize caused the unprecedented screw-up that temporarily bestowed the top trophy to La La Land instead of rightful winner Moonlight . Accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers confirmed just now that the fault was theirs: We sincerely apologize to Moonlight, La La Land, Warren Beatty , Faye Dunaway , and Oscar viewers for the error that was made during the award announcement for Best Picture.

Karan Johar finally replies to Kangana Ranaut’s nepotism remark – News

Last week when Kangana Ranaut appeared on Karan Johar’s ‘Koffee with Karan’ show she literally left Karan in a dicey situation by accusing him of being the flag bearer of nepotism and stating that if she ever writes her biography, then Karan will be the antagonist in her story. Karan being an extreme professional didn’t reply to her comments on the show and took every accusation with a pinch of salt.

Mahershala Ali becomes first Muslim actor to win Oscar

During his acceptance speech, Ali did not mention US president Donald Trump’s travel ban on seven Muslim majority countries, which has been a hot topic at awards shows in recent weeks. Instead, he paid tribute to his wife Amatus Sami-Karim, who had given birth to their first child Bari Najma four days earlier.

Oscar Error then Moonlight is Named Best Picture

Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” – not, as it turned out, “La La Land” – won best picture at the Academy Awards in a historic Oscar upset and an unprecedented fiasco that saw one winner swapped for another while the “La La Land” producers were in mid-speech. Presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway apparently took the wrong envelope – the one for best actress winner Emma Stone – onto the stage.

Oscars 2017: Everything you need to know about the 89th Academy Awards

The 89th Academy Awards was a ceremony full of firsts which ended with not only a shock upset, but perhaps one of the biggest gaffes in Oscar history. When it came time for the most prestigious award – for best picture – to be announced, presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway had apparently been given the wrong card to read from, falsely announcing La La Land as the winner.

Host Jimmy Kimmel on stage at the 89th Oscars. Photo: AFP

First-time Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel turned US President Donald Trump into a comic foil in absentia at the Academy Awards, poking fun at the political tumult roiling the United States and the world since the former reality TV star took office. Aside from a string of running gags throughout the live telecast about Kimmel’s faux feud with his long-time pal, actor Matt Damon, the 45th US president proved to be Kimmel’s favourite leitmotif.

Viola Davis wins supporting actress Oscar for ‘Fences’

Mark Rylance, right, presents Viola Davis with the award for best actress in a supporting role for “Fences” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. less Mark Rylance, right, presents Viola Davis with the award for best actress in a supporting role for “Fences” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Top 5 most tweeted about stars on the Oscars red carpet

Actors Riz Ahmed and Felicity Jones speak onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Actors Riz Ahmed and Felicity Jones speak onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Rachel Dolezal Near Homelessness After Rejecting Porn and…

Rachel Dolezal, the white woman who became infamous for identifying herself as a black woman for decades and running the Spokane, Washington, chapter of the NAACP, is jobless and fears she may soon be homeless. In an interview with The Guardian about her upcoming memoir “In Full Color: Finding My Place in a Black and White World,” Dolezal says she’s jobless, has only been offered employment in reality television and porn films, feeds her family with food stamps and doesn’t know how she’ll come up with her March rent.

Oscars 2017 Red Carpet Looks, Ranked From Worst to Best

Teresa Palmer There’s way too much going on in the look from “Hacksaw Ridge” star Palmer – unflattering pleats, a confounding fit and odd hair and makeup to boot. Jessica Biel Gorgeous as she is, this Kaufmanfranco gown and matching Tiffany statement necklace on Biel is a flat out disaster.

15 worst dressed celebs of awards season

From the Grammys to the SAGs to the Oscars, there were plenty of fashion faux pas during this year’s awards season. 15 worst dressed celebs of awards season From the Grammys to the SAGs to the Oscars, there were plenty of fashion faux pas during this year’s awards season.

Zootopia’ win sparks political dialogue again during Oscars

Co-directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore and producer Clark Spencer accept Best Animated Feature Film for ‘Zootopia’ onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Co-directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore and producer Clark Spencer accept Best Animated Feature Film for ‘Zootopia’ onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Actors Riz Ahmed and Felicity Jones speak onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Oscars: The 10 best dressed

Oscars: The 10 best dressed These are the looks we’ve been waiting for. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lKC4D5 She topped our list at the Golden Globes, and she’s wowing us yet again.

Viola Davis wins supporting actress Oscar for a Fencesa

She won the Oscar as best supporting actress for “Fences,” a role she originated on Broadway seven years ago for which she won a Tony Award. Davis played long-suffering Rose Maxson opposite Denzel Washington as her husband Troy, a couple living in 1950s Pittsburgh whose marriage eventually falls apart.

ABC’s Hostin Insists ‘Bigoted Statements’ by Bannon, Fails to Name Any

On Friday’s The View on ABC, as Breitbart News senior editor at large Joel Pollak appeared as a guest, co-host Sunny Hostin tried to claim that White House advisor and former Breitbart CEO Steve Bannon is someone who has made a “laundry list” of “bigoted statements,” but, when pressed, failed to name a single example. The segment began with co-host Joy Behar recalling that some liberals have called the website “white supremacist,” as she asked her guest how he would describe it.

Video: Ancient Oysters

Professor of Geology Rowan Lockwood studies large, fossilized oyster at William & Mary. Lockwood believes the half-million-year-old fossils can teach us how to restore oysters to the Chesapeake Bay after the stock was decimated by disease, overfishing and pollution.

‘Moana’ star Auli’i Cravalho gets hit in the head while performing ‘How Far I’ll Go’

The voices behind the characters of “Moana” livened the Oscar stage on Sunday night, with “Moana” actress Auli’i Cravalho and one of the film’s music writers, Lin-Manuel Miranda , performing the Academy Award-nominated song “How Far I’ll Go.” Miranda, who Dwayne Johnson introduced as his “twin,” rapped an original prologue before Cravalho, 16, took over singing duties as dancers — clad in blue attire — brought the film to life on stage, creating an oceanic look with scarves.

Actor makes cameo in Oscars Rolex ad hours after his death

In this Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, file photo, Bill Paxton, a cast member in the HBO series “Big Love,” poses at the show’s third season premiere in Los Angeles. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.

Oscars 2017: Red Carpet Arrivals

Check out what Hollywood’s biggest stars are wearing as they head into Dolby Theatre for the 2017 Academy Awards Ruth Negga, Lucas Hedges and Auli’i Cravalho are just a few stars who have walked the red carpet at the 89th Academy Awards Click below for the top news from around the Bay Area and beyond. Sign up for our newsletters to be the first to learn about breaking news and more.

Oscars red carpet: See all the celeb fashions on display

Actor Olivia Culpo unveils a one-of-a-kind Marchesa for Stella Artois gown featuring beads made from the Stella Artois Limited-Edition Chalices that benefit Water.org during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. less Actor Olivia Culpo unveils a one-of-a-kind Marchesa for Stella Artois gown featuring beads made from the Stella Artois Limited-Edition Chalices that benefit Water.org during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at … more Actor Ruth Negga attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Top StoryStorm chasers honor ‘Twister’ star with GPS tribute

Nearly 200 storm chasers paid tribute Sunday to the late actor Bill Paxton by spelling out his initials using GPS coordinates on a map depicting the heart of Tornado Alley. The effort coordinated by Spotter Network spelled out “BP” to honor the leading man in the disaster movie “Twister,” which inspired a generation of storm chasers.

Actor Bill Paxton dead at 61

Bill Paxton, a prolific and charismatic actor who had memorable roles in such blockbusters as “Twister,” “Apollo 13” and “Titanic” while also cherishing his work in “One False Move” and other low-budget movies and in the HBO series “Big Love,” has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61.  Paxton, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, appeared in dozens of movies and television shows and seemed to be around when history was made both on and off screen.

Oscars Red Carpet 2017: Dresses, suits and stunning looks

The 89th Academy Awards, which take place Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on ABC will bring out the biggest stars in the industry, including Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and more. Coverage of the red carpet arrivals begins as early as 5:30 p.m. You can see every outfit right here at cleveland.com, via the gallery at the top of the page.

Oscars red carpet: See all the fashion from the Academy Awards

Who lit up the red carpet at the 2017 Academy Awards? Check out all the fashion from the nominees and other stars at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Actor Olivia Culpo unveils a one-of-a-kind Marchesa for Stella Artois gown featuring beads made from the Stella Artois Limited-Edition Chalices that benefit Water.org during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Bill Paxton, Prolific Actor and Star of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Apollo 13,’ Dies at 61

Bill Paxton, prolific actor and big-screen fixture for decades, has died at the age of 61. In a statement released to media outlets Sunday, a family representative says Paxton died of complications from surgery. “A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker,” the statement reads .

Judge Joseph Wapner, star of The People’s Court, dies aged 97

He hosted a syndicated TV show, The People’s Court, for more than a decade, gaining an audience of millions for his private arbitration of real life small claims cases. To appear on The People’s Court, over which Judge Wapner presided from 1981-1993, the plaintiff and defendant had to sign a binding arbitration agreement.

Robin Givens and Ashleigh Murray Open Up About Starring on ‘Riverdale’

Riverdale; the home of protagonist Archie Andrews-a charismatic teenage redhead caught in a perpetual love triangle with his two best female confidants-and his friends. However, on Riverdale , the CW’s new TV drama based on Archie Comics , One of the most striking differences between the original comics and Riverdale is that Josie and the Pussycats-the iconic, all-girl, cartoon rock group originally featured in Archie Comics as a trio of two white and one black girl-is made up of all black girls, headed by actress Ashleigh Murray.

Bill Paxton, ‘Titanic’ and ‘Big Love’ star, dead at 61

Actor Bill Paxton of the television show “Training Day” speaks onstage during the CBS portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Langham Hotel on Jan. 9, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. Actor Bill Paxton of the television show “Training Day” speaks onstage during the CBS portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Langham Hotel on Jan. 9, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif.

Celebrities, fans react to sudden death of actor Bill Paxton, star of a Twister,a a Big Lovea

This photo provided by History shows Jeff Fahey, left, as Thomas Rusk, and Bill Paxton as Sam Houston, in a scene from the television series, “Texas Rising.” The new show debuts on the History channel on Monday, May 25, 2015, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Bill Paxton, the actor who starred in the HBO series “Big Love,” “Titanic,” “Apollo 13,” and “Twister” died due to complications from surgery, his family announced Sunday morning.

Bill Paxton dies

The ‘Twister’ actor reportedly suffered complications after undergoing heart surgery and passed away after a massive stroke aged 61 on Saturday . His family confirmed the sad news, which was originally reported by TMZ, in a statement describing him as an “adored husband and father”.

How To Watch the Oscars live online

Registration will allow you to post comments on newstimes.com and create a newstimes.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. The Academy is providing two online feeds for the Oscars this year, one of which requires a cable login and one which does not The biggest night in Hollywood is just around the corner and, if like most folks out there, you weren’t invited to this year’s Oscars or have horrible friends that don’t host viewing parties, don’t be sad because we’ve got you covered.

Bill Paxton, actor in ‘Aliens,’ ‘Titanic,’…

Actor Bill Paxton, well-known for memorable roles in films such as Aliens, Twister, Titanic, Apollo 13, and The Terminator , died Saturday at the age of 61 due to complications during surgery. More recently a star on television, Paxton commanded the lead role in HBO’s Big Love for five seasons, played John Garrett on the first season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and currently stars in the CBS’s reboot of Training Day .

Beloved film star dies at 61

Actor Bill Paxton poses for a Portrait Session at the Napa Valley Film Festival on November 13, 2014 in Napa, California. Actor Bill Paxton poses for a Portrait Session at the Napa Valley Film Festival on November 13, 2014 in Napa, California.

Family representative: ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton has died

In this May 31, 2015, file photo, Bill Paxton arrives at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.

Actor Bill Paxton, known for roles in Big Love, Titanic, dies at 61

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Photos: The life of Bill Paxton

A veteran of many movies and TV shows since the 1980s, Bill Paxton has died at 61 due to complications from surgery, according to a family statement. Photos: The life of Bill Paxton A veteran of many movies and TV shows since the 1980s, Bill Paxton has died at 61 due to complications from surgery, according to a family statement.

Hollywood reacts to Bill Paxton’s sudden death

Hollywood reacts to Bill Paxton’s sudden death The industry was shocked at 61-year-old Paxton’s passing. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2msbb57 Here’s what the stars had to say via Twitter as the actor’s death cast a pall over Oscar Sunday.

‘Twister’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61: family representative

Bill Paxton, the prolific and charismatic actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. Paxton, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, appeared in dozens of movies and television shows and seemed to be around when history was made both on and off screen.

Song And Dance, Protest And Politics To Mingle At Oscars

The only thing expected to take the stage more often than the frothy front-runner “La La Land” at Sunday’s ceremony is protest over the policies of President Donald Trump. For largely liberal Hollywood, his election has proven a rallying cause-celebre throughout an awards season that has otherwise been a parade of honors for Damien Chazelle’s celebrated musical.

Oscars 2017: How many awards will ‘La La Land’ take home?

That’s because “La La Land,” nominated for a record 14 Oscars, has a chance to tie or overtake “The Lord of the Ring: The Return of the King,” “Titanic” and “Ben-Hur” for the most awards won at a single ceremony. The current record is 11. At this point, it’s not really a case of if “La La Land” will win several major awards, but just how many the musical film can take home? “Moonlight” is a stunning film that hasn’t received any kind of backlash.

42 Oscars moments that deserve an award

On Sunday night, the Academy Awards – or as they call ’em in Tinseltown, the Oscars – will return for an 89th year of glamour, cinema and unscripted celebrities. The Oscars’ 2017 class includes nominees such as “Moonlight,” “La La Land,” “Manchester by the Sea” and other acclaimed films, but we don’t just watch the ceremony to see who wins: we watch to see what happens, from Adrien Brody’s spontaneous Halle Berry kiss to Sally Field’s stunned acceptance speech.

Zach Braff, ‘SNL’ fans say Alec Baldwin should play Trump at White…

This Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, image released by NBC shows host Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump during the “Trump People’s Court” in New York. That’s what actor Zach Braff and “Saturday Night Live” fans are saying on Twitter after President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he won’t be going to the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 29. “I will not be attending the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner this year,” Trump tweeted Saturday afternoon .

The 2017 Academy Awards: Who’s taking home Oscars this year?

The 89th annual Academy Awards ceremony kicks off Sunday, honoring the best and brightest films and filmmakers to come out of Hollywood and elsewhere around the world last year. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, this year’s Academy Awards show has at least one early favorite going into tonight’s broadcast, with Whiplash director Damian Chazelle’s La La Land matching the all-time record with 14 nominations.

If the ‘Flip or Flop’ couple want to put their kids first, they should get off reality TV

‘We’re just normal, nice people who just, you know, want to be the best parents and coworkers that we can be,” Christina El Moussa told “Good Morning America” last week. Christina and her husband, Tarek, the stars of HGTV’s home-improvement show “Flip or Flop,” have been going through a very public divorce, but the two have announced that they will continue to work together both professionally as real-estate flippers and personally for the sake of their two children, aged 6 and 1. Which is great news.

Trump says DNC race was a riggeda against Bernie Sandersa s preferred candidate

President Trump took to Twitter early Sunday to declare that the race for Democratic National Committee chairman was “rigged,” saying that Keith Ellison, a candidate backed by Bernie Sanders, never stood a chance. Tom Perez, a labor secretary under Barack Obama, narrowly won the race over Ellison, a congressman from Minnesota who was endorsed early by Sanders, the senator from Vermont who was the runner-up last year for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Things to do in Mobile, Feb. 26-March 4

The flat, fast 27th annual Joe Cain Classic which includes a 5K run, 1-mile fun run and Moonpie Dash is the perfect way to kick off Joe Cain Day. Joe Cain Classic , Feb. 26 at 8 a.m., intersection of Broad and Canal streets in downtown Mobile, $30 late registration or $10 for children 10 and under, .

The man who directed ‘La La Land’ is a 32-year-old wunderkind from N.J.

If all the glitzy awards season buzz pans out Sunday night in Los Angeles, a 32-year-old man from New Jersey will become the youngest best director winner in Oscar history. Even if Damien Chazelle, who grew up in Princeton, doesn’t take the coveted prize — some say “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins may triumph instead — his modern-day movie musical ” La La Land ” has an good chance at bringing home plenty of gold .

MKR contestants launch ‘secret revolt’ against producers

Boiling point! My Kitchen Rules contestants in quit threat after ‘secret revolt’ against producers who made them ‘perform like monkeys’ A group of My Kitchen Rules contestants have begun a rebellion against the show’s producers, a magazine has alleged. According to Woman’s Day , ten of this year’s batch – the identities of whom were not revealed – have grown ‘fed up’ of being made to ‘perform like monkeys’ by the Channel Seven crew.

Fuller House: Season 1

When her firefighter husband dies on duty, D.J. Tanner-Fuller is left to raise their three boys by herself. Feeling overwhelmed, she asks her sister Stephanie to move in, along with best friend Kimmy and her teenage daughter, Ramona.

Muhammad Ali’s son asked, ‘Are you Muslim?’ by border agents

Muhammad Ali’s son, who bears the boxing great’s name, was detained by immigration officials at a Florida airport and questioned about his ancestry and religion in what amounted to unconstitutional profiling, a family friend said Saturday. Ali Jr., 44, who confirmed his Muslim faith, was detained about two hours, despite telling officials that he’s Ali’s son and a native-born U.S. citizen, said Chris Mancini, a family friend and attorney.

Oscars 2017: Who’s to blame for botched best-picture award?

It was one of the most awkward moments in the history of the Oscars, of television, in entertainment, heck maybe in American history. The producers of “La La Land” were nearly done with their acceptance speeches for Best Picture, the Oscar broadcast’s credits sequence about to roll, when a stir of whispers began on stage.

Family outing

George and Amal Clooney were spotted walking to the Ritz Hotel in Paris yesterday. The couple were in town for the 42nd Cesar Awards, similar to the American Academy Awards.

Social studies: Boston goes hollywood tonight

… 23 & Bar, Capo Restaurant and Eataly, partake in live and silent auctions (via mobile bidding) and enjoy live entertainment by Louie Bello and the Northern Lights Band. The cherry on the delicious silver screen cake: Deluxe gift bags with swag from …

Lawyer Explains How You Can Protect Yourself From Stalker

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 […] Lawyer Explains How You Can Protect Yourself From Stalker “NCIS” star Pauley Perrette revealed, for example, that she’s been stalked for more than a decade.

Duped into killing Kim? 2 suspects say it looked like prank

In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, Malaysia Deputy Inspector-General of Police Noor Rashid Ibrahim, left, speaks about detained Indonesian suspect Siti Aisyah, displayed on screen, during a press conference with Selangor state police chief Abdul Samah Mat at the Bukit Aman national police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Two women – Siti Aisyah and Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong – have been arrested for allegedly coating their hands with the immensely toxic chemical agent VX and wiping them on the face of the North Korean leader’s estranged half brother Kim Jong Nam at Kuala Lumpur’s airport.

Band member profile: A’Jyhriah Randle

… including music. Her future goals for using her musical talents include playing for people for fun and entertainment and even playing in a band. When it comes to Randle’s career aspirations, she is all business; she has set her sights on becoming a …

Jimmy Kimmel to retire from late night show?

The least exciting thing the Academy Awards could have done was choose Jimmy Kimmel – not because of Jimmy Kimmel , but because that’s what every other awards show is doing at this point. While he was in high school, a friend told Kimmel “You should be on the radio”, and a showbiz career was born.

Story of the Song | From S-90 to Yeng Yeng

There are as varied uses of the motorcycle as there are variations of the two-wheeled motorised transportation. Used for delivering pizza or toting three people on a trip to school, for spirited riding with a woman carrying the appropriately ample bumper leaning over the rider or ensuring maneuverability for officers of the law, the bike slices through traffic with ease.

Jennifer Garner stresses early education with US governors

Actress Jennifer Garner says growing up “surrounded by generational, rural poverty” in West Virginia inspired her to become an advocate for early-childhood education. Garner spoke at a meeting of the National Governors Association on Saturday about programs that bring educators into the homes of low-income parents to help them get their kids ready for kindergarten.

Rushdie novel takes on age of Obama, and Trump

Salman Rushdie’s next novel will be a take on the age of Obama, with an added dash of Trump. The author best known for “Midnight’s Children” and “The Satanic Verses” is working on a narrative set against “the panorama” of American life since Barack Obama’s arrival at the White House in 2009.

Twitter goes to town on Trump after he bows out of Correspondents Dinner

Twitter goes to town on Trump after he bows out of Correspondents Dinner Alec Baldwin, what are you doing on April 29? You’ll be needed in Washington that night. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lHJQNT If you thought you heard cursing in the distance around 5 p.m. ET Saturday, that was probably the sound of Sunday morning political show producers scrambling to put together a new segment after President Donald Trump announced he was skipping this year’s White House Correspondents Dinner .

Fox Newsa Swedish a security advisora has heads scratching

A trans-Atlantic wave of puzzlement is rippling across Sweden for the second time in a week, after a prominent Fox News program featured a “Swedish defense and national security advisor” who’s unknown to the country’s military and foreign-affairs officials. Swedes, and some Americans, have been wondering about representations of the Nordic nation in the U.S. since President Donald Trump invoked “what’s happening last night in Sweden” while alluding to past terror attacks in Europe during a rally Feb. 18. There hadn’t been any major incident in Sweden the previous night.

Fox News’ Swedish ‘security advisor’ has heads scratching

In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for photos in New York. Swedes are finding themselves puzzled by representations of their country in the U.S. after a prominent Fox News program featured a “Swedish defense and national security advisor” who’s unknown to the country’s military and foreign-affairs officials.

Director boycotting Oscars will address London premiere of his nominated film

The Iranian director boycotting this weekend’s Oscars over Donald Trump’s travel ban will address a London screening of his nominated film hours before the ceremony kicks off in Los Angeles. The Iranian director boycotting this weekend’s Oscars over Donald Trump’s travel ban will address a London screening of his nominated film hours before the ceremony kicks off in Los Angeles.

American champions women film directors with $50K Bonnie Award

The last three Spirit Awards best-feature winners – “Spotlight”, “Birdman”, “12 Years a Slave” – all went on to win best picture at the Oscars. Also Read: Oscar 2017 Predictions: Can Anything Stop “La La Land” Avalanche? The Spirit Awards, held under a tent on the beach in Santa Monica, California, are the dressed-down, afternoon antidote to the Academy Awards, where cocktails and indie pride are consumed in equal measure.

Inside the Spirit Awards 2017: 13 Things You Didn’t See on…

“Moonlight” was the big winner Saturday at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, with Nick Kroll and John Mulaney hosting the most casual awards shows on the calendar in a beachfront tent in Santa Monica. Although the show was telecast on IFC, those watching missed some action that only those attending the ceremony were privy to.

Marc Folco: Remington fighting back after 60 Minutes segment

Last Sunday night, 60 Minutes broadcast a segment about Remington Arms Company, LLC, and two tragic and fatal shooting incidents which occurred in 2011, involving the American gun manufacturer’s famous Model 700 rifle. I caught part of the show and knowing a little about the Model 700 – the rifle that I thought was unfairly purported as the villain – I chalked the segment up to being biased and unprofessional journalism, or lack thereof.

Korie and Sadie Robertson headline “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”…

Korie Robertson, left, answers questions from Meghan Goad, Green Acres Baptist girls minister at the Fearfully and Wonderfully Made conference at the CrossWalk Conference Center in Tyler Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. LouAnna Campbell/Tyler Morning Telegraph Sadie Robertson, answers questions at the Fearfully and Wonderfully Made conference at the Green Acres Baptist Church CrossWalk Conference Center in Tyler Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

Thousands of singers vie for shot at fame on ‘The Voice’

Julian Fadullon, 23, of Washington; Nonsu Alex Ezechukwu, 26, of Savannah, Ga., and Ceddrick Newsome, 32, of Kansas City, sing together while waiting at the Baltimore Convention Center to audition for television singing competition show “The Voice.” Julian Fadullon, 23, of Washington; Nonsu Alex Ezechukwu, 26, of Savannah, Ga., and Ceddrick Newsome, 32, of Kansas City, sing together while waiting at the Baltimore Convention Center to audition for television singing competition show “The Voice.”

2017 Spirit Awards Winners Announced

Film Independent , the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the LA Film Festival, handed out honors to Moonlight , The Witch , Other People , Manchester by the Sea , Elle and Hell or High Water at this afternoon’s 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards. Spa Night , O.J.: Made in America and Toni Erdmann also received awards at the ceremony, which was held in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica.

‘Hamilton’ actor says he expects political speeches at Oscars

The “Hamilton” actor who addressed Mike Pence from the stage shortly after the presidential election said Saturday he expects politics to play a role in the acceptance speeches of this year’s Oscar winners. Brandon Victor Dixon, who plays Aaron Burr in the award-winning Broadway musical, made headlines in November when he read a message to Pence, then the vice president-elect, during a curtain call after learning the politician was in the audience.

Univision’s – Blood Bath’ Docudrama Faces Backlash for…

Univision will air “Bao de Sangre,” which translates to “Blood Bath,” a special that features gory re-enactments of the mass shooting inside Orlando’s Pulse nightclub despite public outcry to scrap the show. The special re-enacting the massacre that left 49 people dead and many more injured will air today at 6:55 p.m. ET on the Spanish-language channel despite the condemnation of parents of victims, survivors, the club’s owner and GLADD.

Thorny skate will not be added to endangered species list

The thorny skate’s population may have declined, but not by enough to justify listing it under the Endangered Species Act, the federal government has ruled. Environmental groups had argued that the bottom-dwelling fish’s population loss in the northwest Atlantic Ocean was considerable enough to afford it protections set aside for endangered animals.

New York Times to broadcast ‘truth’ ad during Academy Awards

In this April 21, 2009 file photo, The New York Times headquarters is shown in New York. The New York Times will broadcast a television commercial called “The Truth Is Hard” Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 during the Academy Awards, the same week the company and other news organizations were blocked from joining an informal, on-the-record White House press briefing Friday .

Jack White launches vinyl record plant in Detroit

This Jan. 28, 2016 file photo shows musician Jack White, an executive producer of “American Epic,” at the premiere of the four-part PBS music documentary series at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. White returns to his hometown of Detroit this weekend for the opening of a vinyl record pressing plant at his Third Man Records store, which he opened two years ago in a neighborhood that has been undergoing a revitalization since the city emerged from bankruptcy.

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The Bill Maher and Milo Yiannopoulos story has taken another turn. Maher, who recently took credit for YiannopoulosA downfall, is now the target of attacks after a video was unearthed Wednesday in which the now HBO host appeared to condone a sexual relationship between 35-year-old teacher Mary Kay Letourneau and her 12-year-old male student back in 1998.

Rapid Round: Allison Williams on ‘Get Out’s’…

The ‘Girls’ star talks about why she took so long to do a movie, the challenges coming from TV and her attitude towards future projects as she moves on from the HBO series. Allison Williams spent several years playing Marnie Michaels on Girls before she ventured into the film world.

‘Arab Idol’ talent show win sends Palestinians into raptures

Palestinian singer Yaqoub Shaheen , winner of Arab Idol season 4, performs as he stands next to Palestinian contestant singer Ameer Dandan and Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf, winner of the second season of Arab Idol, during the final episode of Arab Idol season 4, in Zouk Mosbeh area, north of Beirut, Lebanon February 25, 2017. Yemeni Contestant Ammar Mohamad, Palestinian contestants Yaqoub Shaheen and Ameer Dandan perform on stage during the final contest episode of the Arab Idol, before the announcement of the winner in Zouk Mosbeh area, north of Beirut, Lebanon February 25, 2017.

Five To Five win Let It Shine to land contract for Take That musical

Boy band Five To Five have won Let It Shine, bagging themselves a year’s contract as stars of a new touring musical inspired by Take That’s songs. AJ Bentley, Curtis T Johns, Nick Carsberg, Sario Solomon and Yazdan Qafouri fought off competition from the two other finalist groups, Nightfall and Drive, to be chosen by a public vote as the winners in the BBC1 contest.

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Theater review: ‘Dancing Lessons’

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Milan designers hit – empowering women’ theme in fall fashion

Mindful of the price point, designers were not churning out looks that could be tossed into a suitcase for a fanciful journey, but rather pieces that could hang in the closet for years to come, even left alone for a period only to re-emerge as relevant as the day they were purchased. The debate continued about whether to get items to the store quickly to satisfy the consumer accustomed to instant gratification.

George Clooney warns about hate in age of President Trump

George Clooney used the stage at the 42nd Cesar awards, France’s equivalent of the Oscars, to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump, without directly calling him out by name. Receiving an honorary Cesar on Friday, Clooney said that “citizens of the world” must work “harder and harder not to let hate win.”

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Trump Continues His Unacceptable Attacks On The News Media

President Trump turned the power of the White House against the news media on Friday, escalating his attacks on journalists as “the enemy of the people” and berating members of his own F.B.I. as “leakers” who he said were putting the nation at risk. In a speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference, Mr. Trump criticized as “fake news” organizations that publish anonymously sourced reports that reflect poorly on him.

New Doctor Who Series 10 Promo Arrives

The BBC has revealed a new Doctor Who Series 10 teaser, which you can watch below! The series will be the third starring Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor and will introduce Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts, the Doctor’s new traveling companion. Matt Lucas also plays Nardole, who previously appeared in the Christmas special “The Husbands of River Song.”

New York Times to broadcast ‘truth’ ad during Academy Awards

In this April 21, 2009 file photo, The New York Times headquarters is shown in New York. The New York Times will broadcast a television commercial called “The Truth Is Hard” Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 during the Academy Awards, the same week the company and other news organizations were blocked from joining an informal, on-the-record White House press briefing Friday .

Madison mayor proposes task force to encourage hip-hop scene

The mayor of Madison is proposing a task force aimed at making Wisconsin’s capital a more welcoming place, especially for hip-hop artists and audiences. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Mayor Paul Soglin’s proposed Equity in Music and Entertainment task force comes after years of efforts by the hip-hop community to address city policies and policing.

Wall Street Journal-Best Sellers

NPD BookScan gathers point-of-sale book data from about 16,000 locations across the U.S., representing about 85 percent of the nation’s book sales. Print-book data providers include all major booksellers and Web retailers, and food stores.

‘Moonlight,’ ‘American Honey’ to vie at Spirit Awards

The last three best-feature winners at the Film Independent Spirit Awards have gone on to win best-picture the next day at the Academy Awards, but that streak appears likely to snap this year. The Oscar favorite “La La Land,” a smidge too pricey with a $30 million budget to qualify for the indie awards, isn’t in the hunt at Saturday’s awards.

Key Lawmaker Questions Senate Russia Probe After Trump Contacts

The Senate Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat warned the panel’s chairman over reports that the Republican worked with the White House to try to squash negative stories about Russian interference in last year’s U.S. elections, calling it a threat to the integrity of the top congressional probe into the issue. Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, said expressed his concerns to Committee Chairman Richard Burr, a North Carolina Republican, and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, warning that he could pull the plug on what has been the one major congressional probe with bipartisan support.

Las Vegas firefighters responding to house fire resuscitate pet cat with CPR

An 8-year-old was fatally shot following a car crash in Houston, Texas, early Saturday morning.Three cars collided at an intersection near Sam Houston Parkw… — The family of an Indian man killed in a possible hate crime shooting in Kansas spoke out Friday and urged authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter,… Members of the 2017 Pork Mentorship Program Vanessa Knutson, Thomas Waldo, Marissa Kegley, Fina Choat, Cheyenne Gerlach, Catherine Jones and NPPA President Russ Vering… Kearney, Neb. – Eric Dop blocked 32 shots for his first USHL shutout and the Tri-City Storm shelled the Sioux Falls Stampede, 4-0, Friday at the Viaero Center.

Sutton Foster charms at the Pops

The two-time Tony winner is both powerful and personal in a set of Cole Porter tunes and nods to her Broadway roles Sutton Foster charms at the Pops The two-time Tony winner is both powerful and personal in a set of Cole Porter tunes and nods to her Broadway roles Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2moJg62 Sutton Foster beamed a big smile and then delivered one of the most moving renditions in her show with the Cincinnati Pops. “Stars and the Moon” from Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World,” was authentic, humorous and at the same time, deeply moving.

At Richard Telles Fine Art, Jim Isermann’s illusions stack up

New sculptures by Jim Isermann look like the crates that the sculptures might have been shipped in, albeit here given free rein to perform like circus acrobats. The offbeat mix is typical for the artist, whose distinctive fusion of high art, handicraft and commercial design has fueled an exceptional body of work over three decades.

Jodie Foster and Michael J Fox speak at rally for immigration rights

Actors Jodie Foster, Michael J Fox and Keegan-Michael Key last night attended a rally in support of immigration rights, weeks after the Trump administration imposed the so-called ‘Muslim ban’. According to the organisers, the event was set up to “express the creative community’s support for freedom of speech and artistic expression and stand against policies of exclusion and division.”