Day: February 24, 2017

Travis Kalanick, 40, CEO of Uber. The company is facing

Uber’s Kalanick faces crisis over ‘baller’ culture Aggressive start-up buffeted by claims of sexism that made Uber a ‘toxic’ place for women to work. Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://usat.ly/2mg9Dhx In this excerpt from a #TalkingTech Live broadcast, the panelists weigh in on Uber’s bad week, and what’s next in ride hailing.

Leslie Jones under fire

EXCLUSIVE: Guess who’s coming to dinner? Wendi Deng makes surprise trip to visit best friend Ivanka Trump in Washington DC and enjoys Shabbat dinner with her and Jared Kushner Tragic downfall of the ‘Queen of Myspace’: Viral star who turned her online following into a shoot for Playboy and global stardom dies from liver failure ’caused by alcohol abuse’ at just 35 Temperature records continue to tumble as spring arrives early in the Northeast – with Boston experiencing its warmest February day EVER Muhammad Ali’s son and namesake claims he was profiled after being detained for two hours at a Florida airport and asked if he is Muslim Wealthy novelist walks FREE despite being convicted of his wife’s manslaughter at a retrial because he has already spent eight years behind bars The secret of happiness? Live life in the slow lane, says Buddhist monk.

a Time to Kill’s Hansford Prince Signs with Salt

Salt Model and Talent Agency, with offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta, just signed actor Hansford Prince to an exclusive contract. Hansford will be represented by agent Amy Lord , after recently seeing Prince’s critically acclaimed performance as Sheriff Ozzie Walls in the Los Angeles Premiere of John Grisham ‘s play “A Time To Kill,” at Theatre 68. Hansford will be represented across the board by the energetic agency and is thrilled to be working with Amy Lord and joining an elite group, including Theatre 68 founder and Artistic Director and Director of “A Time to Kill,” Ronnie Marmo.

US bars Syrian behind nominated film from attending Oscars

U.S. immigration authorities have decided to bar entry to a 21-year-old Syrian cinematographer whose harrowing film about his nation’s civil war, “The White Helmets,” has been nominated for an Academy Award. According to internal Trump administration correspondence seen by The Associated Press, the Department of Homeland Security has decided at the last minute to block Khaled Khatib from traveling to Los Angeles for the Oscars.

Jodie Foster, Michael J. Fox call for unity at UTA rally

While most celebrities are gearing up for Oscar events, Jodie Foster, Michael J. Fox and Keegan Michael Key are among those who gathered to speak Friday at a rally in support of immigrant rights. Speaking to a crowd of about 1,200 onlookers outside of United Talent Agency headquarters in Beverly Hills, Foster said that while she has shied away from political activism in the past, “it’s time to show up.

Bill Cosby wona t face a barrage of accusers at his trial

In a major break for Bill Cosby, a judge ruled Friday that just one of the comedian’s multitude of other accusers can testify at his trial to bolster charges he drugged and violated a woman more than a decade ago. The 79-year-old TV star is set to go on trial in June, accused of sexually assaulting former Temple University employee Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.

Dame Vera birthday show makes Su a happy camper

Su Pollard has said she is looking forward to returning to the stage as she takes part in a special performance celebrating the 100th birthday of Dame Vera Lynn. The Hi-de-Hi! star will give a rendition of the wartime singer’s I’m Gonna Get Lit Up for the special one-off show at London’s Palladium next month.

Director Barry Jenkins: Moonlight may be beneficiary of Oscars diversity push

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins has said he is not sure his film would have scored eight Oscar nominations before the voting body’s diversity push. The film, which follows a young black man struggling with his sexuality as he grows up in a deprived neighbourhood of Miami, has received nods including best picture, best director, best adapted screenplay and best supporting actor.

13 Queer Movies You Missed Last Year

With eight nominations for Barry Jenkins’s powerful, beautiful Moonlight and a best documentary nod for the James Baldwin-centered film I Am Not Your Negro , LGBT representation will be alive and well at the 89th Academy Awards, to be held Sunday evening in Los Angeles. But there were numerous other queer films released last year – including some that deserved their own nominations .

Nick Di Paolo returns to Westport Treehouse

On Saturday, March 4, stand-up comic Nick Di Paolo brings that signature style to the Treehouse Comedy stage at the Westport Inn. On Saturday, March 4, stand-up comic Nick Di Paolo brings that signature style to the Treehouse Comedy stage at the Westport Inn.

Efforts to stop anonymous sources clash with 1st Amendment

President Donald Trump railed against the news media Friday, saying reporters shouldn’t be allowed to use anonymous sources. He said he’s been a target of unrelenting criticism by unnamed people, and he predicted that negative stories would “dry up like you’ve never seen before” if anonymous sources were jettisoned.

How a When We Risea tells stories from the gay-rights movement

WHEN WE RISE – “When We Rise” is written and created by Academy Award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. This mini-series event chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, set-backs and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today.

Music 31 mins ago 4:33 p.m.Beyonce out of Coachella; will perform in 2018

Beyonce, who is pregnant with twins, will not perform at Coachella this year, but will headline the festival in 2018. In a statement to The Associated Press on Thursday, Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment and festival producer Goldenvoice said the singer had to pull out of the famed festival “following the advice of her doctors to keep a less rigorous schedule in the coming months.”

In Pursuit of Profession: Can certain hobbies boost our resumes?

As soon as I came across this study about how upper-class hobbies like playing polo or sailing can improve a man’s chances of landing a job, I immediately started doing my Thurston Howell III impression in my office. “Lovey, dahhling! Shall we use the Dom Perignon or the BoA rl & Kroff Brut Rose to christen the new sloop?” “Well of course I don’t play water polo.

Telly With Melly: Canadian TV ratings for Feb. 6-12

For a show that one high-profile hate-watcher has called boring, unfunny and really bad television , Saturday Night Live isn’t doing too badly in its 42nd season. After Melissa McCarthy’s surprise Feb. 5 debut as White House press secretary Sean Spicer went viral, the following week’s episode hosted by Donald- Trump-portrayer Alec Baldwin gave the sketch-comedy its best U.S. metered market household ratings in six years.

Adam Scott on His ‘Big Little Lies’ Beard and the Show’s Surprises to Come

Scott jokes to THR about the suggestion he made for his character, “I wasn’t totally thinking about the fact that we would be shooting for half the year where I would just have this huge monster on my face.” Yes, HBO’s Big Little Lies has stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Adam Scott, Alexander Skarsgard, Shailene Woodley, James Tupper and Zoe Kravitz, but there’s one character that emerged from the show’s premiere and completely stole the show: Scott’s beard.

HBO’s Alan Ball Drama Adds Pair to Cast

The family drama has added Joe Williamson and Andy Bean to a cast toplined by Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. This 10-episode, straight-to-series drama focuses on a contemporary multiracial family: a philosophy professor , his lawyer wife , their three adopted children from Somalia , Vietnam and Colombia , and their sole biological child .

Why is ex-Dolphins coach Joe Philbin still hanging around?

The former Miami Dolphins head coach, who was fired in October 2015 to make way for current tactician Adam Gase , has had such a hard time selling his crib in Davie that he just pulled it off the market. With a slowdown in the mansion-selling business over the past few months Philbin, a nice man who just couldn’t squeeze much talent out of his players, is planning to wait a few months before listing it again.

Plum Street Temple celebrates 150th anniversary with organ concert

Plum Street Temple celebrates 150th anniversary with organ concert The historic Plum Street Temple will open its doors as it celebrates its 150th Anniversary Sunday, February 26. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2mg3hit A public tour of the temple will take place at 3:15 p.m. The Moorish Byzantine-inspired architecture displays high domed ceilings, minaret towers, and interlaced pillars and arches. Following the tour, there will be a 4 p.m. performance of its 19th-century Rockwern Organ, played by world-renowned organist Craig Cramer.

Inside DARPA’s Plan To Create GPS Systems For Undersea Submarines

GPS is one of those amazing technologies we use every day and kind of take for granted, allowing us to navigate our hometowns and any other destination without really having to think about it. But what many people don’t realize is GPS signals don’t penetrate seawater, making the already difficult act of undersea submarine navigation-and threat-mitigation-that much harder.

Tommy Chong on potential pot crackdown: Stay high

In this Feb. 19, 2015, file photo, comedian and marijuana icon Tommy Chong, talks about his line of marijuana products, including his “Chongwater” hemp drink, a custom joint roller, and his “Smoke Swipe” wipes that can remove the odor of pot smoke from clothing, during CannaCon, a marijuana business trade show in Seattle. Chong tweeted Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, “Don’t worry stay High” in response to a potential crackdown on recreational pot use by the Trump administration.

Photo Flash: Showtime Celebrates Twin Peaks Day with New Key Art

In honor of TWIN PEAKS Day, Showtime has released dual posters for the new limited series, which will debut with a two-part premiere on Sunday, May 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on air, on demand and over the internet. One poster depicts Laura Palmer , whose mysterious death sparked the TWIN PEAKS saga, while the other showcases series star Kyle MacLachlan as Special Agent Dale Cooper.

Scoop: the Talk 2/27 – 3/3 on CBS

CBS’s Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show THE TALK features a panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and the trending topics of the day. The daily one-hour series is hosted by Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood.

Tommy Chong says ‘stay high’ amid potential pot crackdown

Comedian Tommy Chong and his wife Shelby Chong attend Spike TV’s “Guys Choice” awards in Los Angeles June 7, 2014. After White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Thursday that the Department of Justice “will be further looking into” recreational pot use, Chong tweeted, “Of course Trump is going after legal marijuana but like the failed Muslim ban it will be defeated in court.

Tommy Chong says ‘stay high’ amid potential pot crackdown

Comedian Tommy Chong and his wife Shelby Chong attend Spike TV’s “Guys Choice” awards in Los Angeles June 7, 2014. After White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Thursday that the Department of Justice “will be further looking into” recreational pot use, Chong tweeted, “Of course Trump is going after legal marijuana but like the failed Muslim ban it will be defeated in court.

WAITRESS Welcomes Chris Diamantopoulos in the Role of Dr. Pomatter Next Month

The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that on March 31, TV star Chris Diamantopoulos will star opposite Sara Bareilles as Dr. Pomatter, who inspires expert pie-maker Jenna Hunterson to create an “I Wanna Play Doctor with my Gynecologist” pie. Drew Gehling , who created the role of Dr. Pomatter, will play his final performance on March 30. Jessie Mueller , who currently stars in Waitress as Jenna, will play her final performance on March 26. After a brief – 15 year – hiatus, Chris returns to Broadway where he began his stage career in Les Miserables and The Full Monty.

WAITRESS Welcomes Chris Diamantopoulos in the Role of Dr. Pomatter Next Month

The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that on March 31, TV star Chris Diamantopoulos will star opposite Sara Bareilles as Dr. Pomatter, who inspires expert pie-maker Jenna Hunterson to create an “I Wanna Play Doctor with my Gynecologist” pie. Drew Gehling , who created the role of Dr. Pomatter, will play his final performance on March 30. Jessie Mueller , who currently stars in Waitress as Jenna, will play her final performance on March 26. After a brief – 15 year – hiatus, Chris returns to Broadway where he began his stage career in Les Miserables and The Full Monty.

‘The Ring’ star Daveigh Chase reportedly left dying man outside of hospital before fleeing scene

Former child star Daveigh Chase was questioned by police after she allegedly left a dying man outside of a hospital before fleeing the scene, according to TMZ . the gossip site reported that the 26-year-old actress left the unidentified man outside of a Los Angeles hospital in the early morning hours of Feb. 15 and instantly took off without reporting the incident.

What’s coming and going from Netflix in March

Netflix recently announced its latest batch of comings and goings for the month of March, and while there’s no sight of Prince Fielder’s new food show *single tear falls down cheek* there’s plenty of other tasty morsels for movie fans and binge-watchers to dig into. It only seems fitting, for instance, that an announcement coming just before Oscar weekend would arrive with some Oscar winners and nominees in tow, including “Chicago” the last musical to win Best Picture “Million Dollar Baby,” “Midnight in Paris” and current Best Documentary nominee “Fire at Sea.”

What’s coming and going from Netflix in March

Netflix recently announced its latest batch of comings and goings for the month of March, and while there’s no sight of Prince Fielder’s new food show *single tear falls down cheek* there’s plenty of other tasty morsels for movie fans and binge-watchers to dig into. It only seems fitting, for instance, that an announcement coming just before Oscar weekend would arrive with some Oscar winners and nominees in tow, including “Chicago” the last musical to win Best Picture “Million Dollar Baby,” “Midnight in Paris” and current Best Documentary nominee “Fire at Sea.”

Celebrity Chefs, Delectable Dishes, Fine Wine Headline 2017 Taste of St. Croix Events

Established as a way to connect St. Croix’s chefs, farmers, fishermen and other purveyors in a celebration of island’s culinary diversity, Taste of St. Croix grew from a one-night event to a week full of “feastivities”. tasteofstcroix.com , Kevin Fonzo and @stjohncatering’s Mathayom Vacharat are among the well-known chefs joining the 2017 Taste of St. Croix event series.

Celebrity Chefs, Delectable Dishes, Fine Wine Headline 2017 Taste of St. Croix Events

Established as a way to connect St. Croix’s chefs, farmers, fishermen and other purveyors in a celebration of island’s culinary diversity, Taste of St. Croix grew from a one-night event to a week full of “feastivities”. tasteofstcroix.com , Kevin Fonzo and @stjohncatering’s Mathayom Vacharat are among the well-known chefs joining the 2017 Taste of St. Croix event series.

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.

Review: Rangoon is a grand hotchpotch

‘Aurat,’ she reminds him, seconds after demonstrating her fruit ninja moves, like a woman who’ll make him regret what he said. Jaanbaaz Julia is a shining stunt queen whose action-packed antics, modeled on the unrivaled Fearless Nadia, is the toast of Bombay’s blossoming film industry in the 1940s.

a Shark Tanka to cross $100-million milestone tonight

On Friday’s episode of ABC’s Shark Tank , the hit show’s investors – Mark Cuban, Daymon John, Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, and Robert Herjavek – cross a major milestone: the 100 millionth dollar invested in entrepreneurs’ ideas since the show began. Following the episode, a special installment of 20/20 will highlight the show’s success, and also feature exclusive interviews with the sharks, and follow-ups about the reality show’s biggest deals.

‘Essence’ gala kicks off Oscars weekend with a celebration of black girl magic

‘Essence’ gala kicks off Oscars weekend with a celebration of black girl magic Sentiments of sisterhood filled the pre-Oscars event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lCS20d Honorees Issa Rae, Aja Naomi King, Yara Shahidi and Janelle Monae onstage at Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Feb. 23, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Say It Aina t So: Connie Brittona s Rayna James Says Goodbye To a oeNashvillea

Just when you thought Connie Britton, a.k.a. Rayna James, was in for the long haul on CMT’s hit drama, Nashville , the Hollywood actress is saying goodbye to the recently renewed drama, after four and a half seasons. When CMT picked up the hour-long drama for a fifth season-after ABC cancelled the show at the end of four seasons-there had been much speculation that Connie would not return as Rayna.

Javi Marroquin Responds to Kailyn Lowry, Pregnancy Bombshell

The Teen Mom star announced that she’s expecting her third child this summer, despite many weeks of denial over reports that stated the same basic thing. In response to the news, Lowry’s second baby daddy and ex-husband, Javi Marroquin, took to social media and sent his past lover a hearty message of congratulations.

Moral dumbing down of the U.S.

In the race for ratings, sales, notoriety and profits, movie, television companies, publishing houses, businesses and their advertising companies continue to see how far they can go and what will stimulate their viewers/listeners? They keep testing the public’s taste and patience-what the public will put up with. It makes sense to say that some of what the media offers reflects what some sectors of the public want, but it would be nonsense to suggest that they don’t help to shape the public’s interest in and hunger for the bizarre and outlandish.

The Thunderbolt: TB 170224 Cold Steel Arms 2X, Segment 1

This week’s archive radio show starts right off with the Toothless Old Grandpa stealing my microphone! After I steal it back, I first present both the problem and the solution to Ted Nugent! Then, we conduct a study on how false flags are used to promote fascism – and then the Toothless Old Grandpa explains to the citizens of Chicago why they have nothing to worry about! Next, we encourage all of our listeners to go F-%@# yourselves! Really! After that we nuance evil by illuminating the fact that most of these folks are not so much evil at heart as they are merely adapting to their environment – just like any successful species does! If you find yourself in an environment that lavishly rewards incredibly vile behavior whilst simultaneously severely punishing honorable behavior – well – what’s an adaptating species to do? The Toothless Old Grandpa then surprises us yet again by taking us … (more)

Glimmer Twins coming to Newton

The Glimmer Twins, the Ultimate Tribute to The Rolling Stones return to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 8 p.m. Tickets for this performance will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. The Glimmer Twins capture the music, the moves and the mood of the greatest Rock-n-Roll band in the world in a performance worthy of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the whole band. They wow their audiences with every song, every swagger, and every guitar lick, from the moment they take the stage.

Glimmer Twins coming to Newton

The Glimmer Twins, the Ultimate Tribute to The Rolling Stones return to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 8 p.m. Tickets for this performance will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. The Glimmer Twins capture the music, the moves and the mood of the greatest Rock-n-Roll band in the world in a performance worthy of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the whole band. They wow their audiences with every song, every swagger, and every guitar lick, from the moment they take the stage.

In 1942, GH beaches go through a real blackouta

Extra-curricular activities undertaken recently in Ocosta high school reflect the war efforts of students, Superintendent Paul Hitchcock said today. The woodworking class, composed of ninth grade boys under supervision of R.B. Seeley, has completed sets of regulation splints to be used in Red Cross first aid classes and emergencies.

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The initial reaction of many Dubliners to the Rising gave way to a grudging respect that grew exponentially with the British response. The rebellion, while ostensibly a failure, created the conditions for a national revolution and changed the course of Irish history.

‘I was appalled by it!’

… films and TV with her daughter, then just 2, she was shocked to see how females were being presented in family entertainment. She established the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media to scrutinise current screen output and lobby for better …

Steve is left holding Leanne’s baby in Coronation Street

SPOILER ALERT: Steve is left holding Leanne’s baby in Coronation Street… but will this be the moment Michelle finds out he’s the father? It’s a recipe for disaster in Nick’s Bistro on Friday night when Steve McDonald [Simon Gregson ] is left holding the baby… Could this be the moment when the truth comes out about the real identity of baby Oliver’s dad, when Steve McDonald finds himself staring down into the face of his secret child? Friday’s action packed episodes of Coronation Street see Steve and Michelle [Kym Marsh] unwittingly caught up in a last minute party Gail throws at the bistro to welcome what she believes to be her new grandson Oliver into the world.

Review: Lion tells a simple but moving story

Lion , directed by first-timer Garth Davis and an adaptation of Saroo Brierley’s moving memoir, is one of those. This is a film that — truth be told — is mawkish, overtly sentimental and tugs at the tearducts far too directly for it to be memorable.

Padma Lakshmi shows figure and ample assets in jumpsuit

‘He’s the nicest guy you could ever meet’: LAPD cop who opened fire in scuffle with teens lives with his elderly parents and ‘obnoxious’ youths are ALWAYS walking on his lawn, says his terrified neighbor ‘This is a disaster’: Caitlyn Jenner hits out at Donald Trump for scrapping transgender bathroom directive -months after she appeared to back him for President Reince Priebus is accused of asking FBI Director James Comey to say reports linking Trump to Russia were not true Chicago out of control? People are being murdered in the city at even FASTER rate this year than in record setting 2017 after seven people are shot dead in a single DAY Wisconsin’s butter crackdown: Fans of Irish Kerrygold are forced to leave the state to get their hands on banned dairy product Kim Jong Un’s half brother was killed by a NERVE AGENT: Malaysian police say ‘North Korean assassins’ used deadly banned … (more)

Beautiful star arrivals

Viola Davis attends the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall on Jan. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. Amy Adams attends the premiere of her movie “Nocturnal Animals” at The Paris Theatre on Nov. 17, 2016, in New York City.

A parting of such sweet sorrow for a fan of Shakespeare

On the swiftly approaching first day of March, Scott Phillips will step down as executive director of the Utah Shakespeare Festival – exactly 40 years to the day from when he was hired. He was the festival’s first full-time hire when he pulled out the drawers of a school-issue desk in a tiny office in the upstairs of the auditorium theater building on March 1, 1977, and started moving in, reported the Deseret News .

EXCLUSIVE: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Remake

Nearly 26 years after the release of the beloved Disney animated film, Beauty and the Beast is returning to the big screen. This time around, however, the magic is live-action — with a little help from CGI — and while it’s a beloved story, some things about the ambitious remake might still surprise you! Here’s a look at a few things you may not have known about the new take on the “tale as old as time.”

Dannii Minogue on why Let It Shine suits her better than The X Factor

Let It Shine panellist Dannii Minogue has ruled out a future return to The X Factor owing to the large workload being a judge on the show demands. The actress and singer told RadioTimes.com that she now has to juggle work commitments with being a mum, and with her six-year-old son Ethan starting school in Australia, she finds it harder to sign up for big projects in the UK.

Akshay Kumar will launch ‘Tu Cheez Badi Mast’ revised version from MACHINE – News

Recreating songs have become a trend in Bollywood and using it in films is something we simply can’t miss. The last few films that had revised numbers are ‘Saara Zaamana’ in KAABIL, ‘Humma’ song in OK JAANU and the latest one being ‘Tamma Tamma Again’ from BADRINATH KI DULHANIA and now one more iconic song has been reprised and it’s none other than MOHRA’s iconic number ‘Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast’ .