Day: December 30, 2016

International Collaboration Brings Medieval Art to the DMA

Thanks to an international collaboration, visitors to Art and Nature in the Middle Ages, a new exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art, have an opportunity to explore a remarkable collection of medieval art rarely seen in the United States. The exhibition, organized by the Muse de Cluny, muse national du Moyen ge, Paris, traces the significance of nature in medieval art and life.

OBE adds to Naomie Harris’s rapidly expanding awards cabinet

While she has turned heads playing Miss Moneypenny in the most recent James Bond films, Naomie Harris has proved more than capable of taking on some of the most challenging roles on offer. While she has turned heads playing Miss Moneypenny in the most recent James Bond films, Naomie Harris has proved more than capable of taking on some of the most challenging roles on offer.

Wiggins, Towns Lead Wolves Over Bucks, 116-99

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Play it again: Sequels and reboots fill 2017 box office schedule

A visit to the cinema in 2017 will take audiences on a trip down memory lane as sequels, prequels and remakes pack the schedules. Superheroes and comic book fare will continue to punctuate the year as Ben Affleck’s Batman and Henry Cavill’s Superman return in Justice League, Tom Holland tests his webs in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Hugh Jackman takes his final bow was Wolverine in Logan.

Joint funeral planned for Fisher and Reynolds Read Story Maria Puente , Usa Today

Funeral and memorial arrangements for Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher are taking firmer shape, says Todd Fisher, as the Los Angeles County medical examiner delayed performing an autopsy of Fisher’s body. As the New Year’s holiday approached, Hollywood waited to learn if there will be some kind of industry commemoration ceremony for two of its iconic screen queens, a mother-daughter duo who died one day after another this week.

They loved her, and she knows: Mardi Gras crew honors Carrie Fisher

New Orleans a Their hair wrapped in side buns, wielding lightsabers and dressed as everything from Wookiees to stormtroopers, thousands of people turned out Friday to honor Carrie Fisher, the actress famous for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies. Fisher, whose tough-talking princess defied Empire generals while tossing off one-liners like “into the garbage chute, flyboy,” died Tuesday.

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to be buried together

Debbie Reynolds’ son said Friday his mother and sister, actress Carrie Fisher, will have a joint funeral and will be buried together. Todd Fisher said the actresses will be interred at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, the final resting place of numerous celebrities, including Lucille Ball, Dick Van Patten, Liberace, Florence Henderson, David Carradine and Bette Davis.

Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds Joint Funeral Planned

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds will be memorialized in a joint funeral early next week and buried side-by-side at Forrest Lawn in Burbank, according to a TMZ report . TMZ has also learned that after an autopsy was performed on Fisher, a death certificate issued on Friday does not list a cause of death because that is still not clear.

Wizards Win 8th Straight Home Game, Beat Nets 118-95

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Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds to Be Buried Together

Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds will have a joint funeral and be buried together at the Hollywood Hills’ Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds will have a joint funeral and be buried together at the Hollywood Hills’ Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Married to Medicine Houston Recap Episode 9: Havana Sights

Theresa, send from left, says Ashandra, left, walks like a stripper, and Rachel, second from right, walks like a chihuahua, so this is one fashion show you won’t want to miss. The pure delight with which Derek states, “Colo-rectal sounds super appealing” is actually kind of adorable if you don’t think about it too hard.

Allan Williams, the Beatles’ First Manager, Dies at 86

Allan Williams, the Beatles’ first manager who became known as “The Man Who Gave the Beatles Away” from the title of his gritty autobiography, has died in Liverpool at age 86, reports the Liverpool Echo . Williams opened a coffee bar in Liverpool called the Jacaranda where he first met Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Stuart Sutcliffe.

They loved her and she knows: Mardi Gras krewe honors Fisher

Their hair wrapped in side buns, wielding lightsabers and dressed as everything from Wookiees to stormtroopers, thousands of people turned out Friday to honor Carrie Fisher, the actress famous for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies . Fisher, whose tough-talking princess defied Empire generals while tossing off one-liners like “into the garbage chute, flyboy,” died Tuesday.

They’re Hollywoof royalty: How a British pet owner groomed her FIVE …

They’re Hollywoof royalty: How a British pet owner groomed her FIVE doggy divas for stardom in major film and television roles including Beauty and the Beast and Young Victoria They have shared sets with some of Hollywood’s biggest names, and are not afraid to steal the limelight now and again. But these five stars of the screen are not your average A-listers – they are paid in treats, and love nothing more than a nap between takes.

HBO film about Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher set for Jan. 7

An HBO documentary about the relationship between actress and writer Carrie Fisher and her Hollywood legend mother, Debbie Reynolds, will air Jan. 7. “Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds,” was expected to premiere on the cable network this spring but HBO moved it up after the pairs’ deaths. Although it hasn’t been on television, “Bright Lights” was shown earlier this year at film festivals in New York and at Cannes.

Why Zsa Zsa Gabor’s Ashes Live in a Louis Vuitton Dog Carrier

The Hungarian beauty and celebrity prototype’s ashes arrived to a Beverly Hills memorial service on Friday in a Louis Vuitton dog carrier, clutched by the late star’s husband Frederic Prinz von Anhalt. It might seem a bit ghastly, especially to the housewives of the neighborhood, but von Anhalt’s reasoning was sad and sweet when he explained himself during a 45-minute eulogy.

Tom Arnold Fights Trump Supporters on Twitter

After being called a “liberal irrelevant buffoon” on Twitter, the actor responded “and yet I’m still better than your pathetic ass” Since posting a challenge to gamers Thursday evening to hack into Trump’s unreleased tax returns and archived tapes of “Celebrity Apprentice,” the actor/comedian has been hit with some pretty tough blows coming from The Donald’s proponents. Not that Arnold is one to button his lip and sit down in the corner.

Nick Viall is sending ‘Bachelor’ branding into overdrive :0

Will you accept this rosA , Bachelor Nation? And no, we’re not talking about the long-stemmed flower made famous by “The Bachelor.” With notorious runner-up Nick Viall set to begin his journey as the next suitor on Monday’s premiere, marketers are gearing up to cash in on what’s expected to be the most controversial installment in the show’s 21-season history.

HBO documentary about Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds to air Jan. 7

The documentary, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, was originally scheduled to debut in March, but HBO moved up the release following the deaths of the iconic mother/daughter actresses. Billed in HBO’s press release as “the story of a family’s complicated love” and “an intimate portrait of Hollywood royalty in all its eccentricity,” the film includes vintage home movies from Fisher’s childhood as well as recent interviews.

Cosby’s Attorney Asks to Have Trial Moved

The attorney for Bill Cosby in his criminal trial for sexual assault filed a motion Friday to have the case moved out of Montgomery County because, in part, “prospective jurors in Montgomery County have been uniquely subjected to extensive, sustained, and pervasive negative coverage of the case.” The motion did not recommend a new venue for the case, but attorney Brian McMonagle asked Common Pleas Judge Steven O’Neill to either grant the request for hold a hearing to discuss a change of venue further.

Downtown Austin hotel sues Sixth Street bar over loud music

KVUE – A hotel on Sixth Street is suing a music venue, alleging that its hotel guests are bothered by music the company says is too loud, according to the court document obtained by KVUE. Wesaus LLC, the company that oversees the Westin Austin at 310 E. Fifth St., filed the lawsuit against The Nook Amphitheater on December 22 for damages in excess of $1 million.

Blast From The Past

Spiltmilk Dance take us on an amusing and light-hearted journey through the music, cult TV programmes, fads and fashions that have shaped British popular culture over the last 60+ years. The work takes the form of a short dance for each year since the recorded music charts began in 1952.

New Year’s Eve: Country Stars Ring in…

If kissing the new year in to live country music sounds good – and you have a partner that’s willing and able – country fans have several options for New Year’s Eve concerts. Nashville, New York City and Texas are just a few of the top destinations that will kick off 2017 with some live pickin’ and grinnin’.

Movies: Dec. 29, 2016

An African-American father struggles with race relations in the U.S. while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life. Rated PG-13 Over the holidays, Ned, an overprotective but loving dad, and his family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird.

‘Jackie’ is a polished piece of history

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis once said, “I want to live my life, not record it.” But that’s not what the public wants – as evidenced by the latest film “Jackie,” starring Natalie Portman as the most admired yet reclusive first lady.

Democrats are already building a case against Trumpa s pick to lead Treasury Department

Steven Mnuchin, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury, arrives at Trump Tower in New York on Dec. 12. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department is likely to face a contentious confirmation battle centered on his purchase of a failed subprime mortgage lender that repeatedly has been accused of wrongful foreclosures. The formal vetting process for Steven T. Mnuchin, who served as Trump’s campaign finance chairman and worked at investment bank Goldman Sachs for nearly two decades, has not yet begun.

Happy New Year, Fanatics

Visit KCRW.com for more information and to stream his show online, or peruse the Radio Notes archives to see past playlists.] Fanatic! We are starting in on the first possible day of the year. Hopefully, your holiday went well.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir singer quits over Trump inaugural

In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sings in the Conference Center at the morning session of the two-day Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City. Choir member Jan Chamberlin posted a resignation letter that she says she sent to choir leaders on her Facebook page Thursdaym Dec. 29, 2016.

The Seven Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

We’re less than 48 hours away from the end of 2016 and, frankly, that’s reason enough to celebrate. So watchu going to do? There are loads of parties both big and small happening everywhere, each catering to every sort of taste, music preference and income level imaginable.

Biggest actors from the smallest towns

… their actual homes could not be farther from it. Who are these celebrities, you may ask? PrettyFamous , an entertainment site by Graphiq , found the answer. The team of experts looked up the backgrounds of prominent American-born actors to find the …

Fuller House Recap: Luck of the Bad Girls

We arrive at our first mostly kid-centric episode of Fuller House season two, with the A plot dedicated to the child with the least amount of airtime thus far: Ramona. In the first three minutes, the episode titled “Ramona’s Not So Epic First Kiss” fulfills its premise.

Two Malegaon blasts accused no more but falsely shown “alive”, claims suspended ATS cop19 min ago

Mumbai, Dec 30: In a sensational claim, a suspended Maharashtra ATS officer has told a Solapur court that two of the absconding accused in 2008 Malegaon blasts case are in fact dead but falsely shown as “alive” by high ranking police officers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the allegation by Anti-Terrorism Squad’s former senior inspector Mehmood Mujawar as “quite serious” and said the government will look into the matter.

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

Run-DMC Sues Wal-Mart, Amazon for $50 Million

Run-DMC filed a $50 million lawsuit in New York accusing Wal-Mart, Amazon, Jet and other retailers of selling products that traded on the rap group’s name without permission. A founder of the group and owner of the Run-DMC brand, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, was listed as the plaintiff in the lawsuit, which was filed Thursday in the Southern District of New York.

VIDEO: First Look – Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher in Documentary…

As family, friends and fans continue to mourn the passing of Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds this week, HBO will soon give an inside look at their close relationship and lives in the new documentary BRIGHT LIGHTS. The documentary, which premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and was among the programming slate at this year’s Lincoln Center Film Festival, will debut on the cable network in 2017.

Today in History: December 30

Undated photo of Rasputin, the self-styled monk who was killed 1916 by Prince Youssoupoff, because of his evil influence of the Russian Royal Family. On Dec. 30, 1916, Grigory Rasputin, the so-called “Mad Monk” who wielded considerable influence with Czar Nicholas II, was killed by a group of Russian noblemen in St. Petersburg.

Growing a Greener World

GROWING A GREENER WORLD blends the latest trends in eco-friendly living with traditional gardening know-how. The series highlights the diverse people, organizations and events that seek to raise environmental awareness and encourage better stewardship of the planet.

Ask a Doc: The facts on coronary artery disease

Ask a Doc: The facts on coronary artery disease Coronary artery disease is a build-up of plaque in the arteries Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2hyStbu Answer: Coronary artery disease is a build-up of plaque in the arteries, which restricts the flow of oxygen-rich blood and nutrients to the heart. The build-up of plaque could rupture, resulting in a heart attack or sudden cardiac death.

It’s not all doom and gloom! These celebrities had a great 2016

It’s impossible to escape the endless stories about the depressing year that was 2016, with a large number of entertainment industry greats taken from us in the past 12 months. Many celebrity favourites have achieved some wonderful things, whether that be a top award in their field, high praise from their fans and peers or just a really good new release.

Today in History: Dec 30, 2016

On Dec. 30, 1916, Grigory Rasputin, the so-called “Mad Monk” who wielded considerable influence with Czar Nicholas II, was killed by a group of Russian noblemen in St. Petersburg. In 1853, the United States and Mexico signed a treaty under which the U.S. agreed to buy some 45,000 square miles of land from Mexico for $10 million in a deal known as the Gadsden Purchase.

‘Lion’ roars too softly

Saroo Brierley’s personal saga is the stuff of harrowing Dickensian melodrama: a deeply emotional and ultimately triumphant journey recounted in his 2014 memoir, “A Long Way Home.” The story screamed for big-screen treatment, but the result disappoints.

‘Gold’: Film Review

In an adventure drama inspired by true events, Matthew McConaughey and Edgar Ramirez star as business partners whose underdog mining enterprise puts them on the high-finance map. Kenny Wells, the indefatigable wildcat prospector at the center of Gold , is a classic American striver – but without the classic American sheen.

M*A*S*H actor William Christopher dies, reports say

William Christopher, who played the Catholic priest Father Mulcahy on the M*A*S*H television series, died Saturday at age 84, according to reports. Christopher, who was born Oct. 20, 1932, in Evanston, IL, started acting on the stage in the 1950s and later moved into television and movies.

Amy Goodman: Needless arms race is alarming – Fri, 30 Dec 2016 PST

President-elect Donald Trump exploded a half-century of U.S. nuclear-arms policy in a single tweet last week: “The United States must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes.” With that one vague message, Donald Trump, who hasn’t even taken office yet, may have started a new arms race.

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo’s Firearms Nescience

I was at the Crossroads of the West gun show in Las Vegas when I learned about Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo’s agitation for limits on firearm magazine sizes . Lombardo’s statement to the Las Vegas Sun, “I’m a very avid hunter, I was in the military myself, and there’s no need to have a high-capacity magazine for any practical reason,” is prima facie evidence that he is either grossly unqualified for his job; or willing to subordinate public safety to a political agenda that is far better suited to Los Angeles than any place in Nevada.

Virat Kohli opens on engagement with Anushka Sharma! – News

Ace cricketer Virat Kohli is making headlines yet again not for his hits and misses in cricket but this time for missing on his bae Miss Anushka Sharma. Since last 24 hours social media and fans are going berserk over Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s engagement gossip that is reportedly happening on January 1, 2017.