Day: January 24, 2017

Watch Kellyanne Conway’s Cringeworthy Stand-Up Routine From…

Before she became an adviser to President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway performed a 10-minute long stand-up routine at a Washington, D.C. charity event, and video of her performance has recently surfaced online. The annual event, called “D.C.’s Funniest Celebrity,” was held at a comedy club in D.C. to benefit the Child Welfare League of America, and Conway – then Kellyanne Fitzpatrick – took the stage to perform an 11-minute stand-up routine.

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he has prostate cancer

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced Tuesday that he has prostate cancer, revealing the diagnosis hours after collapsing while delivering his State of the State address the night before. The 69-year-old Democratic governor said he plans to finish the final two years of his term, during which he faces a unified GOP front after Republicans took control of the Senate and strengthened their House majority in November.

Anquan Boldin, others say communication is key in activism

Former U.S. Olympian Tommie Smith, right, speaks as NFL football wide receiver Anquan Boldin listensduring a sports and activism panel entitled “From Protest to Progress: Next Steps” Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. From left, former NBA basketball players Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Chris Webber and NFL Football wide receiver Anquan Boldin smile during a sports and activism panel entitled “From Protest to Progress: Next Steps” Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in San Jose , Calif.

Whatever a Dog’s Purpose Is, It Isn’t to Be in Movies Like A Dog’s Purpose

Bruce Cameron, combines the philosophical belief that living beings are reborn into a different physical body after biological death with the voiceover narrative technique of Look Who’s Talking . The main character, Dog, dies in multiple wrenching scenes and is subsequently reborn; during his many lives, his thoughts are voiced by Josh Gad, and he engages in a lot of internal doggy eschatology, wondering about the meaning of life and what he’s meant to do.

MTV revives My Super Sweet 16 and seeks new cast for show

The original show that ran from January 2005 to June 2008 chronicled teens celebrating a Sweet 16 or Quinceanara as well as other birthdays with lavish parties. A casting notice recenlty sent by Doron Ofir Casting has been posted for girls and boys who are planning on throwing an over-the-top affair, according to an article on Tuesday by Entertainment Weekly .

Jamie O’Hara devastated at news Bianca Gascoigne has a man

‘I thought you were single’: Jamie O’Hara left devastated when he discovers love interest Bianca Gascoigne has a boyfriend on CBB But Bianca Gascoigne finally revealed to her love interest Jamie O’Hara that she has a boyfriend on Wednesday’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother . In a clip aired on spin-off Bit On The Side on Tuesday, the footballer is shown the conversation between Nicola and his new love – leaving him ‘fuming’ as he confronts her sadly: ‘I thought you were single’.

Sherri Shepherd tweets after ex’s support raise bid nixed

‘Greed and deception’: Sherri Shepherd sounds off after court nixes ex-husband Lamar Sally’s request for more child support money Sherri Shepherd had plenty to get off her chest Tuesday after a California judge denied a child support raise to Lamar Sally, the ex-husband she’s contentiously battled it out with the past few years. The 49-year-old TV star couldn’t hold back, as she vented on Twitter following the court ruling, after Sally filed papers last month pushing for more money to raise their son, Lamar Sally, Jr. Sally – who was married to the Precious actress less than three years before their May 2014 separation – is currently getting $6,400 a month in support, in addition to healthcare and insurance from his ex.

Kristin Cavallari loves Audrina Patridge’s bikini

Chelsea Handler is accused of immigrant-shaming Melania for saying the First Lady – who is fluent in five languages – ‘can barely speak English’ ‘Anything is possible’: White House says ‘maybe we will’ investigate Trump’s claim that millions of people voted illegally in November ‘Nobody believes they’re twins!’ Adorable girls are born in Illinois with different skin colors to a black father and white mother Yordano Ventura was ‘robbed of World Series ring and cash’ as he lay dying after car crash – as it’s revealed his family’s claim to his $20m fortune hinges on if he was drunk One-eyed mother-of-three who was found passed out in a gutter is sentenced up to five years in prison for child endangerment and sex with a teen who she called ‘daddy’ in text messages Get in line! Dating app Hinge reveals its 40 most eligible New York users in lust-worthy list of ‘attractive AND accomplished’ … (more)

Take That to perform on The Late Late Show with James Corden

Take That are to join James Corden on ‘The Late Late Show’ in March for their first US talk show slot in 22 years. The ‘Back For Good’ hitmakers – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald – last appeared on television across the pond in 1995, when they were on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’, but according to a source the British group will join the 38-year-old British comedian on his show to perform a new song from their forthcoming album ‘Wonderland’.

‘Top Chef’ renewed, search for cheftestants returns to Portland

“Top Chef” fans ans who have been devouring Season 14, currently airing Thursday nights on Bravo, will be happy to learn that Bravo has renewed the cooking competition for Season 15. Portland chefs have been part of “Top Chef” in recent years. Earlier this season, which was filmed in Charleston, South Carolina, B.J. Smith , the owner and executive chef of Smokehouse Tavern, Kim Jong Smokehouse and Vancouver’s Smokehouse Provisions competed as one of the freshman chefs going up against returning veterans.

Pop Classicists New Move Re-Imagine Their Debut with a Lot of Help from Their Friends

Just a few gravesites down from Chevy Novas, Ray-Bans and capital-S Sincerity lies pop rock as it existed before the invention of the fuzz pedal-romantic, fearless, escapist-and New Move won’t rest until it’s resurrected. With this new release, frontman and mad pop scientist Jesse Bettis presents a re-alchemized companion to New Move’s 2016 self-titled debut , infusing the studied, classic-pop roux of that album with a range of Portland flavors.

Noise-Rock Supergroup Down Gown Revives the ’90s on Its Debut

In today’s music climate, Down Gown’s brand of throwback ’90s guitar rock is charming and somewhat singular in a city that has forgotten how rooted it once was in that style. [NOISE-ROCK REVIVAL] In today’s music climate, Down Gown’s brand of throwback ’90s guitar rock is charming and somewhat singular in a city that has forgotten how rooted it once was in that style.

This New Black Metal Documentary Totally Misses the Point

Blackhearts opens with a bespectacled expert explaining to a group of schoolkids that black metal-the movement of souped-up teenage metal bands from the early ’90s that replaced MotA rhead’s booze-and-bike talk with Satan, forests and ice -has become part of mainstream culture in Norway. But in other countries, he explains, “black metal is still something obscure and exciting.”

Community Targets UFOs, Monsters, and Ghosts… Oh My

Author and investigative scholar Robert Goerman has created the very first Facebook Community devoted exclusively to paranormal nonfiction. Goerman explains, “I hope that we make the Paranormal Nonfiction Review a premier destination to discover and promote nonfiction books exploring anomalous phenomena.

‘1984’ sales soar after ‘alternative facts,’ Trump claims

In the wake of incorrect or unprovable statements made by President Donald Trump and some White House aides, one truth is undeniable: Sales are soaring for George Orwell’s “1984.” Orwell’s classic dystopian tale of a society in which facts are distorted and suppressed in a cloud of “newspeak” was in the top 5 on Amazon.com as of midday Tuesday.

Oscars 2017: Emma Stone proves she’s the top with lead actress nomination for ‘La La Land’

For as much as “La La Land” is a throwback to the mainstage musicals of yore, star Emma Stone has the trappings of a Freed Unit starlet who shines brightest when playing characters caught in the sometimes bracing glow of the footlights. But the silver screen has always served as a siren song for the native off Scottsdale, Ariz., who at 14 pitched her parents a Power Point presentation aimed at relocating to California where she could pursue a career in acting, a dream she made reality in 2004.

Netflix is rebooting ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’ to give red states a makeover

According to Entertainment Weekly , the streaming company is looking to find five new hosts who will pass on some of their flair to their straight male participants – this time with a focus on guys from the more conservative states. try to bring us closer together with laughter, heart, and just the right amount of moisturizer,” the show’s producers said in statement.

‘Bachelor’ recap: Roller skating at Milwaukee Art Museum

‘Bachelor’ recap: Roller skating at Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin got a date with “The Bachelor” this week. Check out this story on waukeshanow.com: http://on.jsonl.in/2kp5TFw Nick Viall greets fans at the Pabst Theater during a Chris Lane concert filmed for the show on October 6. Chris Lane performs at the Pabst Theater during a free concert filmed as part of a one-on-one date on “The Bachelor.”

Aaron Paul Planned The Most Epic Surprise For His Wife’s 30th Birthday

In an episode of “Ellen” that aired Tuesday, the “Breaking Bad” actor told the host how he pulled off an epic surprise for his wife Lauren Parsekian’s 30th birthday in December. Paul told Parsekian that the two of them were going on a romantic getaway to Thailand – but little did she know that her husband had secretly flown out a bunch of her best friends to join them on the trip.

White House Doubles Down on Trump’s False Voter Fraud Claim

Trump’s assertion appears to be part of a continuing pattern for him and his new administration in which falsehoods overshadow his outreach efforts. The White House on Tuesday stuck firmly to President Donald Trump’s claim that millions of people voted illegally in the November election, but provided no evidence to back up his assertion.

Donald Trump gets Sundance Film Festival fired up

Al Gore, seen at the New Climate Lunch Roundtable at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, said that “no one person can stop” progress that’s being made on combating climate change. PARK CITY, Utah >> At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, one topic of conversation has trumped all others – President Donald Trump.

‘The Chew’ Co-Host Carla Hall Gets Candid About How She Found Her Passion

President Donald Trump formally withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, and critics of the doomed deal say the move will prote… Looking for a diversion from the dead of winter? The public is invited to attend the 23rd annual Holdrege Water Conference on Jan. 31 at the Phelps County Ag Center. Water … It been a busy last month for new Concordia Head Football Coach Patrick Daberkow.

Big acts: Trey Anastasio headed to Troy

… in return to SPAC. Cassadee Pope , June 23, Lucky Strike Social . “The Voice” winner and country singer visits entertainment venue in Crossgates. Cassadee Pope , June 23, Lucky Strike Social . “The Voice” winner and country singer visits …

Oscar 2017 Snubs and Surprises

It seems Oscar voters and the Academy got the message after they were widely criticized for not having any nominees of color in the acting categories in last year’s Oscars, inspiring the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite. So the biggest surprise this year is not only that there are multiple nominees of color in the acting categories, but there are nominees of color in the best picture, documentary, directing, screenplay and song categories as well.

The 2017 Best Picture OscarNominees, Ranked The 2017 Best PictureOscar Nominees, Ranked

Most of the world left 2016 in the dust, but the masochists in Hollywood only call a wrap on the year on February 26th, when the Academy Awards name the best of the best in movies . Yes, the Oscars are upon us, and with the nominations out there in the world, preparing us for one last hurrah, we’ve decided to rank the just-announced Best Picture contenders for your prioritized viewing pleasure.

Oscar snubs: Martin Scorsese, Amy Adams, ‘Finding Dory’ miss out

Oscar snubs: Martin Scorsese, Amy Adams, ‘Finding Dory’ miss out Annette Bening and Taraji P. Henson were also overlooked in a crowded actress race. Check out this story on sctimes.com: http://usat.ly/2koQDbA La La Land and diversity were major winners in Tuesday’s Oscar nominations, but not everyone woke up to an avalanche of excited texts.

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.

Bachelor Update on Z100 1-24-17

It’s THE most unrealistic reality show on television! ABC’s The Bachelor! Some of the highlights from last night’s drama-fest include soccer games, roller skating, a Chris Lane concert, andshoveling cow poop! My beautiful wife joins me every Tuesday morning to talk it up! ICYMI, here ya go

Twitter Inauguration Day ratings are out – but please don’t add them to TV, Sean Spicer

President Donald Trump and press secretary Sean Spicer have claimed that this year’s Inauguration Day was the most-watched in history, which could be true depending on how you define “watched.” While Trump’s crowd appeared much thinner than Obama’s 2009 Inauguration, there’s no denying that the viewership beyond the National Mall and on screens was quite yuge in part thanks to digital platforms.

Great-Day-TB 57 mins ago 10:20 a.m.Vuelo’s Mexican Grill

Today we had that special treat prepared for us by James Beard Nominated Chef Mark Estee of Tampa’s Vuelo Mexican Grill. So what’s for dinner? How does a giant 12-inch flour tortilla filled with Pork Carnitas, rice and beans, served “wet” with special green and red enchilada sauces, topped with sour cream, cheese and Pico de Gallo sound.

St. Vincent recalls near-fatal eighth birthday

St. Vincent is lucky to be alive after being involved in a major car crash when she was eight which saw her mother’s car “jackknife” into traffic. The 34-year-old musician – real name Anne Clark – has turned her attention to filmmaking on her directorial debut ‘The Birthday Party’ which premiered as part of short film anthology ‘XX’ at the Sundance Film Festival last weekend.

U2’s Adam Clayton Talks ‘Joshua Tree’ Tour, ‘Songs of Experience’

Thirty years ago, the wild success of The Joshua Tree transformed U2 into the biggest band on the planet. Radio hits “With or Without You,” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” and “Where The Streets Have No Name” catapulted them from arenas into stadiums and found then hobnobbing with Frank Sinatra, appearing on the cover of Time magazine and sharing the stage with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and B.B. King.

Hear Previously Unreleased Live Recording of Elliott Smith’s ‘Angeles’

A live version of Elliott Smith’s “Angeles” is one of several previously unreleased tracks on the forthcoming expanded edition of ‘Either/Or.’ The Kill Rock Stars label released a live recording of Elliott Smith ‘s “Angeles” on Tuesday that captures the singer/songwriter playing one of his best-known songs during a set at the YoYo A GoGo festival in Olympia, WA in 1997.

Inside the Ultimate David Bowie Tribute Tour

Midway through opening night of the Celebrating David Bowie tour at London’s Brixton Academy on January 8th, guitarist Earl Slick, who played on everything from Diamond Dogs , in 1974, to  The Next Day , in 2013, found himself so overcome with emotion he struggled to keep playing. He was backing Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott on “All the Young Dudes” alongside a 20-piece gospel choir, Spiders From Mars keyboardist Mike Garson and the rest of the group assembled for the 2003-04 Reality tour, but images of Bowie, who would have turned 70 that day, kept flashing through the guitarist’s head.

Erin reveals cancer battle

The FOX broadcaster was diagnosed with cervical cancer in late September after a routine check up in June, she told Sports Illustrated’s MMQB.com . The 38-year-old told her oncologists just moments before undergoing surgery that she would not watch “any football games at home.”

‘Get Out’: Film Review | Sundance 2017

One of the most satisfying thrillers in several years, Get Out proves that its first-time director, Key and Peele costar Jordan Peele, has plenty of career options if he should grow tired of doing comedy in front of the camera. Moreover, its timing couldn’t be much better, as it exploits racial fears that have become substantially more potent since the events of November 8. Fans of K&P may have had unrealistic hopes for Keanu , the duo’s debut feature vehicle, which underperformed when released this April.

a oeThe Bachelora Recap: A Match Made in Milwaukee?

On Monday night’s episode of The Bachelor , Nick Viall called it one of his favorite weeks ever – but it’s likely Corinne didn’t feel the same. As Vanessa continued to confront Nick about his behavior with Corinne in the bouncy house, Taylor and Sarah went directly to Corinne – warning her the other girls were upset with her and she’d better get her act together.

Did you grow up in the 70s?

There were the constant security road checks, bag searches on the way into every shop, and it was rarely out of the news, however, for many life was pretty standard. The 70s was the decade of strikes and electricity shortages but there was more to the era such as music, fashion and long, hot summers.

Netflix Jumped, Now It Consolidates

Thursday, Netflix exploded to the upside following its big earnings surprise the night before. The stock opened with a huge upside gap the morning of Jan. 19 but was unable to maintain the early momentum as the day progressed.

new a SNLa writer suspended for tweet about Barron Trump

A “Saturday Night Live” writer has been suspended indefinitely after tweeting a poorly received joke about Donald Trump’s 10-year-old youngest son, Barron. A person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly told The Associated Press that Katie Rich was suspended immediately after writing an offensive tweet about the child.

Under fire, Polanski abandons plan to preside French Oscars

Filmmaker Roman Polanski has abandoned plans to preside over the French equivalent of the Oscars, after protests from France’s women’s rights minister and feminist groups prompted by decades-old U.S. sex charges against him. It’s a surprising setback for the 83-year-old director, a Holocaust survivor who is widely respected in France and whose film career has continued to flourish since he settled in Paris after fleeing the U.S. in the late 1970s.

All The Way West Productions, Inc. Presents PERIPHERY

All The Way West Productions, Inc. proudly presents its Black History Production of PERIPHERY by Ed Simpson and Directed by celebrity director/actress Lorey Hayes opening on Saturday, January 21, 2017 and running weekends throughFebruary 26, 2017, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at The Hudson Backstage Theatre located at 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038. The docudrama Periphery is based on the February 1960 Sit-ins at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, by four young college freshmen, which galvanized the civil rights movement in the United States.

Arrested Development’s new series might be a prequel

Just a week or so after we got the news that the long-awaited Arrested Development season five was still in the works , we’re starting to get a sense of how the new series might work and it sounds like it’s going to be a very different version of the cult comedy that we all know and love. According to TVLine , the new season will have “a major prequel element,” with as much as half the action potentially taking place in flashbacks featuring younger versions of the lead characters .

ICICI Prudential Life Q3 net up 3.3% at Rs 450 cr20 min ago

New Delhi, Jan 24 ICICI Prudential Life Insurance today reported 3.3 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 450 crore for the December quarter of the current fiscal. The net premium income of the company rose 28.9 per cent to Rs 5,698 crore during the third quarter of 2016-17, as against Rs 4,420 crore a year ago, as per its regulatory filing.

Luke Bryan is Headed to The Voice with Blake Shelton

Just when you think the voice couldn’t get much better after Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were mentorsnow Luke Bryan confirmed with The Tennessean on Monday that HE will serve as a member for Blake Shelton’s team during season 12 of the show. “I just want people that truly love singinga I just want to them to be put in a situation where they don’t ever have to really give up on it, you know?” Bryan tells the outlet.

Ajay Devgn leaves BAADHSHAHO shoot & why – News

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn had to abruptly leave the shoot of BAADHSHAHO, which was going in full swing in Jodhpur Rajasthan. Well as per the reports, Ajay’s mother, who was diagnosed with chest congestion a week ago, has been admitted in ICU as the water accumulated in her lungs and she had to be rushed to a hospital on Saturday.

New on Netflix: Good news 80s movies fans

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Stephen Colbert to host Emmy Awards

The American funnyman will take on presenting duties at the star-studded ceremony in September, which honours the best in television. Commenting on his new job, Stephen had an apparent dig at claims by Donald Trump’s administration that the new president’s inauguration was the most watched ever.

Noel Wells, Ben Schwartz star in Netflix romcom “Happy Anniversary”

PanARMENIAN.Net – Noel Wells and Ben Schwartz are starring in Netflix’s romantic comedy “Happy Anniversary” with shooting starting Jan. 31 in Lon Angeles, Variety said. “Lego Batman” writer Jared Stern is directing “Happy Anniversary” from his own script, which focuses on a relationship at a crossroads, set on a couple’s three-year anniversary as they need to decide whether to stay together or call it quits.

Stephen Colbert to host 2017 Emmy Awards

… host of the Primetime Emmys, said Jack Sussman, executive vice president, specials, music and live events, CBS Entertainment. Stephen is the ultimate master of ceremonies with award-winning creative talents, and as we’ve seen the past few months, he …

High court won’t hear ‘Sister Wives’ appeal 31 mins ago

The latest on the Supreme Court’s decision against hearing an appeal from the family on TV’s “Sister Wives” challenging Utah’s law banning polygamy. An attorney for a TV’s “Sister Wives” family says the U.S. Supreme Court decision not to hear an appeal of Utah’s law banning polygamy won’t end the larger fight by plural and unconventional families for equal status.

On this day: January 24

2003: The United States Department of Homeland Security officially begins operation on the same day former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge is named secretary of the department. 1999: In Louisville, Kentucky, Matthew Scott, 37, receives the first hand transplant in the United States during a 15-hour surgical procedure.

Kerry Washington calls on women to support women at Sundance

Actress Kerry Washington makes a point during a panel discussion at the Women at Sundance Brunch during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Park City, Utah. PARK CITY, Utah – Olivia Pope gets a lot of credit for being a powerful woman, but it’s the woman behind the fictional character who is helping to create real change in an industry that’s woefully lacking in women and people of colour behind the camera.

Woody Harrelson jokes about new role in Star Wars spinoff

Woody Harrelson recently confirmed he’s playing Han Solo’s mentor in the next “Star Wars” movie, but the actor jokes about his own ability to lead. “I wouldn’t choose me,” the actor shrugged and then laughed at the premiere of “Wilson” at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Sister Wives Polygamy Law Appeal

Robyn Brown, Meri Brown, Kody Brown, Christine Brown and Janelle Brown from ‘Sister Wives’ on April 14, 2012 in Las Vegas. The provision bars married people from living with a second purported “spiritual spouse” even if the man is legally married to just one woman – The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from the family on TV’s “Sister Wives” challenging Utah’s law banning polygamy.

Red Carpet Report: New nightclub The Nerd? Plus, Rod Stewart, Cyndi…

Rod Stewart performs at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Nov. 6, 2013, in Las Vegas. Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper sits in the dugout during Game 2 of The National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park on Oct. 9, 2016, in Washington, D.C. A new nightclub with the initial name of The Nerd is to be opened at the Neonopolis complex Downtown at the end of March.

NBC orders comedy pilot from Seth Meyers and Mike O’Brien

PanARMENIAN.Net – NBC has ordered a comedy pilot from Seth Meyers and former “Saturday Night Live” writer and cast member Mike O’Brien , Variety said. Written by O’Brien, the untitled single-camera pilot is described as focusing on a hilariously cynical Ivy League professor who loses out on his dream job and goes to work as a high school biology teacher, where he imposes his unorthodox teaching style and uses the kids to plot out revenge on those who wronged him.

Letter: Trump won’t make America great

He will push aside women and children to hog the limelight; will promise anything to get his way and then break his word; will look at complex problems and immediately come up with foolish unworkable solutions. He will state unequivocal lies and insist they are alternative facts; will try to destroy anyone with the audacity to criticize his actions; will bully decent people and adulate ruthless despots; will poison America’s cup of human kindness.

CBS orders drama pilots from Alan Cumming, Craig Turk

Cumming is set to star in and executive produce “Dr. Death,” from writer and executive producer Michael Rauch. The CBS Television Studios pilot is described as telling the story of a former CIA operative who has since built a ‘normal’ life as a gifted professor and writer is pulled back into his old life when the NYPD needs his help to stop a serial killer on the loose.