Busy Washington day plays out differently on TV

Washington’s day of high-stakes political drama on Monday played out much differently depending on where motivated television viewers decided to get their news. CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC all followed FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before a congressional committee Monday morning live.

Crazy is normal: Baldwin returns as Trump on ‘SNL,’ aliens attack

Crazy is normal: Baldwin returns as Trump on ‘SNL,’ aliens attack The actor reprised his role as the president, and the crazy seemed normal Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2myU6IU This Feb. 4, 2017, file photo released by NBC shows Alec Baldwin portraying President Donald Trump in the opening sketch of “Saturday Night Live,” in New York. Baldwin returned to “SNL” as President Trump for the first time in a month Saturday.

Bill Lewis: Is this what’s really going on?

… every biz.) But watching “Feud” got me to thinking about the current climate of abject hatred from many in the entertainment industry aimed toward one Donald Trump. Of late, there hasn’t been a day that goes by that some actor, actress, songster, …

Alec Baldwin Gets – SNL’ Fans Pumped for Another…

After hinting earlier this week that his days of playing Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” may be numbered, Saturday he tweeted a photo of him in full POTUS makeup with this note: “Tonight at 11:30. No apple-agizing” The “Boss Baby” actor told “Extra” host Mario Lopez that he’d assumed things would settle down once President Trump took office – but in fact, they’ve only escalated and it’s not that funny anymore.

“The Dude” and His Pendleton Sweater Honor John Goodman

Jeff Bridges reprises his character from the 1998 cult hit The Big Lebowski to honor the legendary character actor at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Some may say that the Pendleton sweater that Jeff Bridges’ character Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski’s wears in Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1998 cult comedy The Big Lebowski is a tenuous link to Oregon, and that I have no real business writing about John Goodman’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony.

“The Dude” and His Pendleton Sweater Honor John Goodman

Jeff Bridges reprises his character from the 1998 cult hit The Big Lebowski to honor the legendary character actor at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Some may say that the Pendleton sweater that Jeff Bridges’ character Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski’s wears in Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1998 cult comedy The Big Lebowski is a tenuous link to Oregon, and that I have no real business writing about John Goodman’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony.

What does Blossom’s Joey look like now?

HE WAS just a teenager when he played Joey Russo, the middle brother and ‘dumb jock’ character in hit 90s sitcom Blossom. With his flowing curls and leather jackets, ladies’ man Joey was known for his drawn out catchphrase “Whoa!” on the American sitcom that ran for four seasons between 1991 and 1995.

What does Blossom’s Joey look like now?

HE WAS just a teenager when he played Joey Russo, the middle brother and ‘dumb jock’ character in hit 90s sitcom Blossom. With his flowing curls and leather jackets, ladies’ man Joey was known for his drawn out catchphrase “Whoa!” on the American sitcom that ran for four seasons between 1991 and 1995.

Taylor Swift’s stalker posted creepy messages about singer

Mohammed Jaffar was arrested earlier this week for trespassing in the singer’s New York City apartment building and his recently discovered social media postings prove his obsession with the singer, TMZ reports . Jaffar detailed his love for Swift on Twitter dating back to 2014, but most recent messages became increasingly more personal.

Until questions are answered, time to pause this presidency

The American people must immediately demand a cessation of all consequential actions by this president until we can be assured that Russian efforts to hack our election, in a way that was clearly meant to help him and damage his opponent, did not also include collusion with or cover-up by anyone involved in the Trump campaign and now administration. This may sound extreme, but if the gathering fog of suspicion should yield an actual connection, it would be one of the most egregious assaults on our democracy ever.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ turns 20

Sarah Michelle Gellar showed love for her Scooby Gang on the 20th Anniversary of the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series premiere. “20 years ago today, I had the greatest privilege to bring Buffy to your TV screens for the first time,” Gellar wrote in an Instagram post on Friday.

‘Bridges of Madison County’ author Robert James Waller dies

Robert James Waller, whose best-selling, bittersweet 1992 romance novel “The Bridges of Madison County” was turned into a movie starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood and later into a soaring Broadway musical, has died in Texas, according to a longtime friend. He was 77. Scott Cawelti of Cedar Falls said Waller died early Friday at his home in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Kristen Stewart ‘disappointed’ with Donald Trump

Los Angeles: Actress Kristen Stewart says she is disappointed with US President Donald Trump as he remained mum over her comments on TV show “Saturday Night Live”. While appearing on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Thursday, Colbert asked Stewart about Trump’s 2012 tweets about her, which she spoke about on “Saturday Night Live” earlier this year, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

Astrological Forecast

BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Thora Birch was born in Los Angeles on this date in 1982. This birthday gal has starred in such films as “Hocus Pocus,” “Ghost World,” and “American Beauty.”

Reagan’s Policies Bashed by ‘Progressive’ Millennial…

After giving President Ronald Reagan a subtle nod this earlier week , ABC decided to more directly address his presidency two days later on their hit comedy Last Man Standing . On Friday’s episode, “House of Tutor,” Vanessa Baxter decides to hire self-proclaimed progressive son-in-law Ryan to work as a tutor for her company.

Muhammad Ali’s son says he was detained again at airport

Muhammad Ali Jr., son of the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali, and his mother, Khalilah Camacho-Ali, who was Ali’s second wife, attend a forum on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 9, 2017, sponsored by House Judiciary Committee members Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., a leading advocate in the House for comprehensive immigration reform.

‘Logan’ is a good sendoff for Wolverine

Seventeen years ago, an unknown Australian actor named Hugh Jackman took on the role that would go on to define his career in the form of Wolverine in the first X-Men movie. He’s played the character numerous times, including having his own spin-off series and now the character has come full circle with “Logan,” a hard-R, violent, yet emotionally bittersweet finale.

Dystopian fiction is selling like there’s no tomorrow

Gloomy classics depicting societies gone terribly wrong have shot to the top of best-seller lists like Amazon’s in recent months, including George Orwell’s “1984” and Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” prompting publishers to ramp up production decades after the books were first released.

Senator Schwarzenegger?

ARNOLD: THE “Terminator” star has largely stayed out of politics since 2011, but recent high profile spats with America’s new president Donald Trump sparked rumors he would like to return to the political frontline. The Austrian born “Terminator” star, 69, scaled back his acting career when he successfully ran to become California’s governor in 2003, serving in the post until 2011.

Taran Killam-Fronted Comedy Mating Not Moving Forward at Showtime

The cabler has opted not to move forward with the Jason Katims-produced project, which found the Saturday Night Live alum playing a young divorce who found himself completely unprepared for the brave new, frank and fluid world of dating and hooking up. The cast also included Jim Belushi as Killam’s onscreen dad and business partner.

Look Back on ‘Buffy’: Actor James Marsters on Spike’s Worst Moment

Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of Joss Whedon’s seminal series Buffy the Vampire Slayer , and doesn’t that just make you feel ancient? As someone who started going by her middle name in high school because it was the name of Juliet Landau’s character on the show, Buffy played a huge part in my formative years and is probably one of a handful of reasons I get to write about television for a living. In honor of this huge milestone , I reached out to actor James Marsters, who played Spike, the bleach-blond, British vampire whose complicated relationship with the Slayer helped pave the way for one of the most hard-to-watch episodes of TV history .

Trump’s ‘Me, Me’ Media

We’ve all gotten so used to our news cycles rising and falling with the circadian rhythms of Donald Trump’s Twitter feed that it’s easy to forget that our president is terrible at Twitter. Objectively, Trump’s feed looks less like that of a social-media savant and more like that of the grandpa he is.

Katy Perry and America Ferrera to be honored by Human Rights Campaign

Singer Katy Perry, left, and actress America Ferrera will be honors by the Human Rights Commission at its 2017 Los Angeles Gala Dinner on March 18. Singer Katy Perry, left, and actress America Ferrera will be honors by the Human Rights Commission at its 2017 Los Angeles Gala Dinner on March 18. Katy Perry and America Ferrera will be honored at the Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 Los Angeles Gala Dinner on March 18. The two are being recognized for their work toward LGBTQ equality. Perry will receive the HRC’s national equality award, while Ferrera will be given their ally for equality award.

Jennifer Lopez Flustered Over Drake Proposal Question

A TV chat became awkward for Jennifer Lopez on Wednesday when she was asked if rapper Drake had proposed to her. The Love Don’t Cost a Thing singer has been coy about the status of her relationship with the rapper after appearing alongside him in a very revealing social media snapshot amid reports the two stars were an item.

Michael J. Fox ‘surprised,’ ‘humbled’ by Governor …

Michael J. Fox was both surprised and humbled to be named a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and he has already celebrated the honour with another newly minted laureate: Martin Short. “A couple of months ago, we were both at a Broadway play, and we had dinner afterwards with Eugene Levy, and was really excited about it,” Fox said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, recalling the outing with Short and “Schitt’s Creek” star Levy, who received the award in 2008.

Jennifer Lopez flustered over Drake proposal question

A TV chat became awkward for Jennifer Lopez on Wednesday when she was asked if rapper Drake had proposed to her. The Love Don’t Cost a Thing singer has been coy about the status of her relationship with the rapper after appearing alongside him in a very revealing social media snapshot amid reports the two stars were an item.

Nicole Kidman blames awkward Oscars clap on her Harry Winston jewelry

Nicole Kidman blames awkward Oscars clap on her Harry Winston jewelry ‘I was terrified of damaging it,’ the ‘Big Little Lies’ actress admitted about her ring. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m6DEMY From a swing in Moulin Rouge! Nicole Kidman sang, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” but the precious jewels turned the Big Little Lies actress into the star of a bumbling GIF at this year’s Academy Awards when it appeared she didn’t know how to applaud.

Lady Gaga Kisses Her New Man After a Party in LA

Lady Gaga is having one hell of a year so far. After absolutely crushing her Super Bowl Halftime Show performance , the “Million Reasons” singer has announced her world tour , performed with Metallica at the Grammys, and partied with John Travolta .

Casts of ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Reservoir Dogs’ to reunite at Tribeca

The 16th annual Tribeca Film Festival is to close on April 29 with an epic event marking the 45th anniversary of the release of The Godfather . Back-to-back screenings of The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are scheduled, to be followed by a reunion and conversation with director Francis Ford Coppola and actors Al Pacino, James Caan , Robert Duvall , Diane Keaton , Talia Shire and Robert De Niro .

A Day Without Women? Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, other men channel Alicia Silverstone in a oeCluelessa

As part of W Magazine’s ongoing Casting Call videos, a group of male actors, including Oscar-nominated Hacksaw Ridge star Andrew Garfield, Silence and Star Wars star Adam Driver channeled their inner Cher Horowitz – by reading of Alicia Silverstone’s immigration speech from Clueless. For those who were born either way before or way after the ’90s classic, Alicia Silverstone’s Cher delivers an impassioned debate speech in defense of Haitian immigrants – despite mispronouncing them as “Hate-ee-ans” – by comparing them to guests at a posh party thrown by her dad.

Bill Paxton’s cause of death revealed

The cause of death for actor Bill Paxton has been revealed as a stroke that arose from complications following heart surgery, according to TMZ , which acquired the information from Paxton’s death certificate. Paxton underwent surgery for an aortic aneurysm on Feb. 14, leading to complications which arose later and caused the fatal stroke.

Kristen Stewart explains why she went public about love life

Kristen Stewart used to fight like heck to keep her private life private, including her relationship with her “Twilight” co-star Robert Pattinson, but then she came to grips with her celebrity status. In July, she revealed for the first time that she had an on-again, off-again girlfriend, followed most recently by her first hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live,” when she joked in a swipe at Republican President Donald Trump, “I’m, like, so gay, dude.”

Will the a Dutch Trumpa win next weeka s election in the Netherlands?

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Supporters of Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders hold leaflets bearing his image and a slogan that translates as “Make Netherlands ours again” at his election campaign launch in Spijkenisse on Feb. 18. After the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. election, are the March 15 Dutch elections the next big test of nationalist populism? Geert Wilders’s Party for Freedom may be leading the polls, but there are many reasons that a nationalist-led government might not come to pass in the Netherlands.

Kristen Stewart Reflects On Robert Pattinson Relationship

Kristen Stewart has opened up about the significance of her relationship with her former Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson and why she decided to come out publicly last year. The 26 year old star, who recently made her debut as host of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and joked that she was “like, so gay”, officially revealed her relationship with on/off girlfriend Alicia Cargile to Elle last summer.

Horoscope: March 08, 2017

BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Aidan Quinn was born in Chicago on this date in 1959. This birthday guy has earned Emmy nominations for her performance in the TV movies “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” and “An Early Frost.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Trump is in love with me

The 69-year-old actor – who recently stepped down from ‘The New Celebrity Apprentice’ after just one year in charge – believes the new US leader can’t stop tweeting about him because he is infatuated with him. Siriux XM host Michael Smerconish replied, “Is that what it is?”, to which the former Governor of California added: “Yeah, I think so.”

20 things to do in metro Detroit this week

Thursday, 3/9 Vanessa Williams @ Motor City Soundboard Vanessa Williams: She was the first African-American Miss America in 1984, and then she found herself at the center of controversy when photos were published without her permission in Penthouse, forcing her to relinquish her title. That didn’t hold her back from success though, and she quickly found a home on Broadway and in the R&B scene during the late 1980s.

There’s An Obvious Reason Why Trump Has Gotten Some “Negative” Coverage

Recent media analyses have argued that President Donald Trump has received lots of negative news coverage since being sworn into office. But before his supporters inevitably seize on the findings to bash journalists as biased and unfair, there’s important context to keep mind: Based on the fawning over Trump’s address to Congress last week, the press is desperate to tell positive Trump stories — but the administration’s first weeks have created nonstop tumult .

Kristen Stewart explains why she went public about love life

In this Oct. 24, 2016, file photo, Kristen Stewart arrives at the 23rd annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards at the Four Season Hotel in Los Angeles. Stewart used to fight like heck to keep her private life private, including her relationship with her “Twilight” co-star Robert Pattinson, then she came to grips with her celebrity status.

Kristen Stewart explains why she went public about love life

Kristen Stewart used to fight like heck to keep her private life private, including her relationship with her “Twilight” co-star Robert Pattinson, but then she came to grips with her celebrity status. In July, she revealed for the first time that she had an on-again, off-again girlfriend, followed most recently by her first hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live,” when she joked in a swipe at Republican President Donald Trump, “I’m, like, so gay, dude.”

Donald Trump Jr. Pokes Fun at His ‘SNL’ Impression

It appears that at least one Trump has a sense of humor about Saturday Night Live’s version of him. The younger Donald Trump posted a photo to Instagram this week, showing that unlike his father, who has regularly attacked SNL this season as “the worst of NBC” and “a complete hit job,” he takes the show’s impersonations with a grain of salt.

Kristen Stewart talks high profile romance

Hallie Biden steps out for shopping trip wearing her wedding band and late husband Beau’s dog tags – one week after it was revealed she is dating his brother Hunter REVEALED: Trump ‘warmly greeted’ Russian ambassador at center of Jeff Sessions storm during campaign VIP reception – despite repeatedly denying any contact with Russian officials Al Franken accuses Jeff Sessions of perjury and calls the attorney general’s excuse for not mentioning contact with the Russian ambassador ‘ridiculous’ ‘What Wikileaks has here is a genuinely big deal’: Edward Snowden claims CIA hack offers proof that US government is ‘secretly paying to keep software unsafe’ CIA can hack almost EVERY device: Giant Wikileak of agency’s secrets reveals it can infiltrate iPhones and Androids, Whatsapp, smart TVs -and can even program a self-driving car to KILL White House goes silent on biggest leak of CIA documents in … (more)

No Clouds for ‘It’s Always Sunny’

Actors Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito and Charlie Day act during a dance scene on the set of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.” The most recent season of “South Park,” which wove presidential politics, cyber trolling and space exploration into a timely tapestry of tastelessness, offered a TV rarity: an irreverent show that unspooled its best outing nearly 20 years in.

Christopher Plummer reflects on roots ahead of Canadian Screen Awards

Christopher Plummer, a cast member in the classic film “The Sound of Music,” arrives for a 50th anniversary screening of the film at the opening night gala of the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival on March 26, 2015, in Los Angeles. Christopher Plummer, a cast member in the classic film “The Sound of Music,” arrives for a 50th anniversary screening of the film at the opening night gala of the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival on March 26, 2015, in Los Angeles.

Forget Trump; Slovenian president rules Instagram

In this photo provided by the Office of the Slovenia’s president and used on president’s Instagram, Slovenia’s president Borut Pahor, centre, shares a laugh while enjoying ice cream with a group of children at the presidential palace in Ljubljana, Slovenia, April 2, 2015.

Battle looms over Bill Cosby’s testimony on drugs and sex

The next battle in the criminal case against Bill Cosby will be whether prosecutors can use his lurid deposition testimony about giving pills and alcohol to a string of women before sex — material that may be disallowed at his trial since the judge ruled most of the women themselves can’t testify. Judge Steven O’Neill must resolve the seeming conflict between two key pretrial rulings he made in recent months: One lets the deposition in, while the other excludes most of the accusers Cosby discusses.

FBI director Comey cancels South By Southwest appearance

FBI director James Comey has canceled a planned address next week at Texas’ South By Southwest festival, citing scheduling conflicts that will keep him in Washington. Baker will be interviewed by Jeffrey Herbst, president of the Newseum, on Monday evening, during a portion of the festival that focuses on interactive technology.

Alec Baldwin says his days of playing Donald Trump are numbered

Parodying Donald Trump on ” Saturday Night Live ” has been quite the star turn for Alec Baldwin , but don’t expect it to go on for the next four years. “Trump just overwhelmingly lacks any sportsmanship, he remains bitter and angry, and you just want to look at him and go, ‘You won!'” the actor told host Mario Lopez .

Courteney Cox learns of her family’s royal scandal

‘This is getting juicy!’: Courteney Cox learns a distant relation could have been involved in the death of a royal in Who Do You Think You Are? episode Courteney Cox delved deep into her ancestry and discovered a relation was at the heart of a royal scandal in the 13th century. The Friends star, 52, appeared on the US version of Who Do Yo Think You Are? on Sunday and was stunned to discover an apparent act of treachery.

Controversial Law & Order: SVU episode banned

Law & Order: SVU likes to base episodes on stories ripped from actual news headlines but one storyline in particular appears to be too controversial. Ice-T, who plays Odafin Tutuola in the show, doubts an episode they made based on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign will ever air.

Emma Watson Reveals Which Celeb Had Her Starstruck at the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Premiere

‘SNL’s Pete Davidson Says He’s ‘Happy and Sober for the First Time in 8 Years’ in Emotional Instagram Post ‘SNL’s Pete Davidson Says He’s ‘Happy and Sober for the First Time in 8 Years’ in Emotional Instagram Post Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson is opening up about getting his life on track after quitting drugs and alcohol. Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson is opening up about getting his life on track after quitting drugs and alcohol.

Museum ends Shia LaBeouf project, citing safety concerns

The Museum of the Moving Image announced Friday it has closed a performance art project involving Shia LaBeouf, citing “serious public safety hazards.” The project involved the actor and others chanting “He will not divide us” in front of a camera outside the museum since Donald Trump’s first day as president three weeks ago.

MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ Viciously Blasts ‘Fake, Reckless’ Trump

MSNBC’s ” Morning Joe ” program, which once fawned over a preening Donald Trump early in his campaign, denounced him Monday as “fake, failed and reckless,” and blamed the president for bringing the nation to a “crisis.” What had co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski so hot and bothered? Trump’s baseless claim that President Barack Obama had his phones at Trump Tower wiretapped during the presidential election.

Spicer meets the press. Again, no cameras allowed.

For the country’s most prominent political spokesman, Sean Spicer is not spending a whole lot of time in front of the camera. Monday was the seventh straight day that Spicer, President Donald Trump’s press secretary, declined to hold a televised White House press briefing, an unusually long drought for someone whose role is traditionally to be the most visible face of a presidential administration.

Trump signs new travel ban targeting those seeking new visas

President Donald Trump on Monday signed a new version of his controversial travel ban, aiming to withstand court challenges while still barring new visas for citizens from six Muslim-majority countries and shutting down the U.S. refugee program. The revised travel order leaves Iraq off the list of banned countries but still affects would-be visitors from Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and Libya.

Trump Travel Ban 2.0: Here’s What the White House Changed

Protesters assemble at John F. Kennedy International Airport after President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending all immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries in late January. President Donald Trump signed a revised travel ban Monday that will temporarily halt entry to the U.S. for people from six Muslim-majority nations who are seeking new visas, though allowing those with current visas to travel freely.

Trump tries again on immigrant ban

President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban will temporarily halt entry to the U.S. for people from six Muslim-majority nations who are seeking new visas, though allowing those with current visas to travel freely, according to a fact sheet obtained Monday by The Associated Press. Trump was to sign the new executive order later in the day.

David Letterman slams Donald Trump

The 69-year-old former talk show host wishes people would stopped being shocked by the US leader’s statements and instead focus on “protecting” themselves from him. And David insists jokes at Trump’s expense – such as Alec Baldwin’s infamous ‘Saturday Night Live’ impressions – are the perfect way to pile on the pressure as they distract the president from other issues.

Homeland’ Star Shaun Toub on Javadi’s Return, Possible…

Though many fans were happy to see Shaun Toub, the show’s Machiavellian Iranian intelligence chief Majid Javadi, return to the Showtime drama’s sixth season, his presence is not without its consequences. In his heydey of Season 3, Javadi proved he would do “any and everything to survive,” Toub told TheWrap of his character.

Cuba’s Raul Castro blasts Trump’s Mexican wall and trade policy

Cuban President Raul Castro harshly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration, trade and other policies on Sunday as Trump reviews a fragile detente with Communist-run Cuba begun by his predecessor Barack Obama. In his first critical remarks directed at Trump since he took office, Castro termed his trade policies “egotistical” and his plan to build a wall along the Mexican border “irrational.”

‘Logan’ slices box office with $85.3M, ‘Moonlight’ gets bump

The R-rated “X-Men” spinoff “Logan” slashed into the weekend box office, opening with a massive $85.3 million in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, while best-picture winner “Moonlight” got a significant, if far from superhero-sized, Oscar bump. The debut of 20th Century Fox’s “Logan,” starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, ranks among the biggest March openings ever and top R-rated debuts.

Schwarzenegger ‘fired’ from ‘The Apprentice’: Trump

Arnold Schwarzenegger, a movie star and former California governor, took over as host of Celebrity Apprentice last year. Photo: Reuters US President Donald Trump disputed Arnold Schwarzenegger’s announcement about quitting as host of the reality show The Celebrity Apprentice , saying that Schwarzenegger was leaving involuntarily after drawing few viewers.

Save the best for last

Let’s get this out there right now: Fox’s latest entry to their X-Men series of movies, “Logan,” is the Wolverine movie every fan has been wanting and waiting for. Hugh Jackman has said time and again that this would be his last outing as Wolverine.

Season 5 of “The Americans” is going to “really…

When “The Americans” first premiered on FX, a person could feel slightly removed from its era. The 1980s setting and Cold War subplot made it feel like a marvelously crafted period piece, and yet the professional, arranged marriage of KGB operatives Philip and Elizabeth Jennings gave the show a wild tension.

Weekend box office: ‘Logan’ tears up opening weekend with $85.3M debut

The R-rated “X-Men” spinoff “Logan” slashed into the weekend box office, opening with a massive $85.3 million in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, while best-picture winner “Moonlight” got a significant, if far from superhero-sized, Oscar bump. The debut of 20th Century Fox’s “Logan,” starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, puts it among the ranks of biggest March openings ever and top R-rated debuts.

‘SNL’ turns McKinnon’s Sessions into Forrest Gump

The NBC variety series opened its latest episode with Kate McKinnon stepping in as Sessions, and turned the former senator from Alabama into the Tom Hanks’ character Forrest Gump from the 1994 hit film. “Hello, my name’s Jeff, Jeff Sessions,” McKinnon’s Sessions, dressed as Gump, said with a southern drawl while sitting on a park bench waiting for a bus.

New on TV this week: ‘The Americans,’ ‘The Catch,’ ‘American Crime’

As one fellow TV reporter asked the stars of “The Americans” earlier this year, “Remember when Russian infiltration was a cute little thing we were able to contain to the ’80s?” Yes, the fifth season of “The Americans” arrives with a weird sense of timeliness. But the Cold War spy thriller, however, will continue to focus inward, on Paige Jennings , who recently learned that her parents are deep-cover Russian spies and who, though still very troubled by the news, is starting to take some interest in the family biz.

Trump hotel may be political capital of the nation’s capital

At a circular booth in the middle of the Trump International Hotel’s balcony restaurant, President Donald Trump dined on his steak – well-done, with ketchup – while chatting up British Brexit politician Nigel Farage. A few days later, major Republican donors Doug Deason and Doug Manchester, in town for the president’s address to Congress, sipped coffee at the hotel with Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif.

‘Run, Jeffery, Run’: SNL takes on Sessions’ Russia ties

“I always say, life is like a box of chocolate,” said Saturday Night Live ‘s Kate McKinnon as U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions as Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump. In the first episode since Feb. 12 ., SNL took on Sessions’ recent Russia-related troubles in the cold opening, using a Forrest Gump trope to poke fun at his inability to remember a meeting with the Russian ambassador.

Emma Watson dishes advice in NYC’s Grand Central Station

EXCLUSIVE: Beau Biden’s widow wears her wedding ring as she emerges for the first time after her relationship with his brother Hunter was revealed ‘It makes us vulnerable and uncomfortable’: Texan dad and his fourth-grade daughter star in video campaign to stop transgender students choosing which bathroom they use What a Carrie on! Russia mocks Sarah Jessica Parker after Sex and the City star posts meme about Trump’s meeting with Ambassador Kislyak It seems like there’s nothing Emma Watson can’t do, and now the Beauty and the Beast star is sharing her wisdom with others.

Kellyanne Conway explains why women don’t run for office

EXCLUSIVE: Beau Biden’s widow wears her wedding ring as she emerges for the first time after her relationship with his brother Hunter was revealed Furious Trump ‘went ballistic at Priebus and Bannon, then stormed out the Oval Office and flew to Florida on Air Force One without them’ on the night before Obama phone tapping tweet Trump dines with Attorney General Jeff Sessions in Mar-a-Lago after ‘furious row’ as he spends his fourth weekend in a row at the Florida retreat Birth defect in boys ’caused by hairspray: Chemicals are linked to a condition that causes lifelong physical and emotional trauma Trump’s NEW travel ban: The President ‘will sign an executive order banning Middle Eastern and African migrants next week’ Nevada wife who poisoned her husband’s Lucky Charms to avoid having sex with him ‘is hiding out in Mexico’ The shocking moment a road rage driver smashes an SUV window … (more)

Liz Jones: Lousy broadband is wrecking everything

Time to cool off! Prince Harry enjoys a dip in the ocean as he and his girlfriend Meghan Markle relax on the beach after their first public shows of affection at his ‘wingman’s’ wedding in Jamaica ‘Go back to your own country’: White man wearing a mask shoots a Sikh man on his own driveway before fleeing Birth defect in boys ’caused by hairspray: Chemicals are linked to a condition that causes lifelong physical and emotional trauma Trump’s NEW travel ban: The President ‘will sign an executive order banning Middle Eastern and African migrants next week’ Obama DENIES Trump’s sensational ‘Nixon/Watergate’ phone tap accusation: The ex-president ‘DID NOT order Donald’s phones tapped at Trump Tower’.

How I Dreamt Up Joan and Bette’s – Feud’

Michael Zam, who with his writing partner Jaffe Cohen, had the original idea for what has become the FX drama, ‘Feud,’ reveals how Bette Davis and Joan Crawford got under their skin. It was with some surprise that I realized the FX 8-part series, Feud: Bette and Joan , which premieres this Sunday night at 10pm, began in my living room a decade ago when my old friend, Jaffe Cohen, said to me, “We should write a script together.

Gilmore Girls could return for another run, Netflix teases

The comedy drama, which originally ran from 2000 to 2007, returned on the streaming service for four movie-length episodes at the end of 2016. They allowed the show’s creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive producer Daniel Palladino to write the endings for their characters that they had always planned before they left the show at the end of its sixth series.

How Ginger Spice went from Geri to Geraldine

From a middle-class ‘brainiac’ to America’s last mountain hermit: Infamous camp dweller reveals how he lived for 27 years in total isolation by raiding nearby homes over one thousand times ‘Do you know who I am?’: Potential top 10 NFL pick linebacker is ‘sent home from combine after having a heated argument about waiting in line for a medical exam’ Revealed: Tony Blair’s secret White House summit and private meetings with Jared as he launches astonishing bid to work for Donald Trump as his Middle East peace envoy You’d see a lot more of Ivanka, Tony …oh, and her best friend Wendi, too! How Blair could rub shoulders with Trump’s daughter and Murdoch’s ex if he becomes Kushner’s peace team How Tony Blair is reaping rewards from the chaos he sowed – and using his political charm to schmooze his way in the White House Obama administration DENIES Towergate: Insiders blast Donald Trump’s … (more)

Trump to Arnie: You were ‘fired’ from ‘The New…

Trump to Arnie: You were ‘fired’ from ‘The New Celebrity Apprentice’ over bad ratings; Arnie to Trump: Hire a ‘fact checker’ Arnold Schwarzenegger and U.S. President Donald Trump in a combination shot. NEW YORK – In typical Donald Trump fashion, the president tweeted Saturday that his replacement at the The New Celebrity Apprentice reality television show is to blame for its poor ratings and not, as Arnold Schwarzenegger says, Trump’s continued involvement with the show.

Trump: Not to blame for ‘sad end’ to ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

In typical Donald Trump fashion, the president tweeted Saturday that his replacement at the “The New Celebrity Apprentice” reality television show is to blame for its poor ratings and not, as Arnold Schwarzenegger says, Trump’s continued involvement with the show. Schwarzenegger, who replaced Trump as host of the show while the president remained its executive producer, announced Friday he’s through.

Russian government trolls Sarah Jessica Parker on Twitter, offers to arrange meeting with ambassador

But the latest troll isn’t a disgruntled fan or a body-shaming blogger: it’s Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which responded to a meme the actress posted to Instagram Thursday . The meme features Parker’s iconic Sex and the City character, Carrie Bradshaw, sitting in front of her laptop pondering life’s pressing questions – something the character did seemingly every episode.

No, Donald. Obama Did Not ‘Order’ A ‘Wiretap’

It’s clear that an agitated Donald Trump tweeted early this morning some pretty unhinged things based on a Breitbart article about a Mark Levin radio broadcast on Obama Wiretap Conspiracies! 9/11! Solyndra! Baby Parts! Sidney Blumenthal! How hard would it be to write “Trump repeats wire tapping conspiracy from Breitbart” as a headline instead of “Trump accuses Obama” CONGRESSMAN ERIC SWALWELL No. Protections are in place to keep presidents from doing what Donald Trump would probably want to do.

Trump accuses Obama of wiretap plot

President Donald Trump has angrily accused former President Barack Obama of orchestrating a “Nixon/Watergate” plot to tap the phones at his Trump Tower headquarters last fall in the run-up to the election. Citing no evidence to support his explosive allegation, Trump said in a series of five tweets sent Saturday that Obama was “wire tapping” his New York offices before the election in a move he compared to McCarthyism.

Trump accuses Barack Obama of ‘wire tapping’ his phones

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Schwarzenegger on a Celebrity Apprenticea : I quit

Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday that he’s through with “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” and he’s blaming President Donald Trump for the television reality show’s recent poor performance. This Dec. 9, 2016 image released by NBC shows Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new boss of “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” at a press junket in Universal City, Calif.

Before the Party at Salisbury Playhouse

Casting has been announced for Salisbury Playhouse ‘s new production of Rodney Ackland’s Before the Part y which runs in the Main House from Thursday 4th to Saturday 27th May. The cast is led by Philip Bretherton , best known for television appearances including As Time Goes By alongside Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer, and Roberta Kerr , familiar from her roles in Coronation Street and Emmerdale . They are joined by Sherry Baines , Eleanor Bennett , Katherine Manners , Bathsheba Piepe and Matthew Romain .

Natalie Portman welcomes 2nd child, a daughter named Amalia

In this Jan. 8, 2017 file photo, Benjamin Millepied, left, and Natalie Portman arrive at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. A representative for the Oscar-winning actress said Friday, March 3, that Portman and her husband Benjamin Millepied welcomed daughter Amalia Millepied, on Feb. 22. FILE – In this Jan. 8, 2017 file photo, Benjamin Millepied, left, and Natalie Portman arrive at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Television 8 mins ago 9:38 p.m.Arnold Schwarzenegger quits ‘Apprentice’ before he can be fired

Arnold Schwarzenegger said he won’t return to The New Celebrity Apprentice , throwing shade at executive producer – and president – Donald Trump in the process. In an interview and a statement, the former California governor said he’s done after one season hosting Apprentice , which he joined after Trump’s presidential ambitions precluded his continuing role.

The View chats with Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Beals

Today’s hosts: Whoopi, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Paula Faris Today’s HOT topics: Jennifer Lopez talks about her NBC show, Las Vegas residency, her mom, children, and ex Marc Anthony Jennifer Beals talks about her new show Taken Have you ever wanted to change careers? Whoopi talks about wanting to be a US ambassador.

Missing Richard Simmons: How did diet guru disappear?

The mystery of fitness guru Richard Simmons’ disappearance from the public eye continues to grow, and a new podcast is trying to find answers American fitness guru Richard Simmons was known for his flamboyant personality and dedication to helping people lose weight. Then one day he suddenly disappeared.

Historically black colleges pushing for financial support

The timing worked well as President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday focused on HBCUs, moving the Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities from the Department of Education to the White House, in an attempt to bolster the work with the private sector. He added that as a collective, the campus presidents “expressed a need for an unrestricted investment so that each campus could meet their greatest needs”.

Bill Cosby To Ask Judge For Outside Jury For Criminal Trial

Bill Cosby arrives for a pre-trial hearing at the Montgomery County courthouse Monday Feb. 27 2017 in Norristown Pa 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. The trial is set to begin on June 5. On February 24, the same judge ordered that the actor only has to face testimony from one other woman who says he also assaulted her.

Trump declares ‘total’ confidence in embattled attorney general

President Donald Trump declared “total” confidence in his attorney general Thursday in the face of mounting calls for his resignation over undisclosed contacts with Russia during the US election campaign. Revelations that Attorney General Jeff Sessions met twice last year with the US ambassador to Russia – a direct contradiction of his Senate confirmation testimony – appeared to come as a surprise to the White House.

Trump declares ‘total’ confidence in embattled attorney general

President Donald Trump declared “total” confidence in his attorney general Thursday in the face of mounting calls for his resignation over undisclosed contacts with Russia during the US election campaign. Revelations that Attorney General Jeff Sessions met twice last year with the US ambassador to Russia – a direct contradiction of his Senate confirmation testimony – appeared to come as a surprise to the White House.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland opens new entertainment complex

Nearly four decades after Elvis sang his last tune, his legacy got a $45 million boost with the Thursday opening of a major new attraction at his Graceland estate – an entertainment complex that Priscilla Presley says gives “the full gamut” of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. About 200 people streamed into “Elvis Presley’s Memphis” after the late singer’s wife cut a ribbon and allowed fans to see the $45 million complex for the first time.

‘Feud: Bette and Joan’: movie legends clawing for a comeback

You might think an eight-part miniseries about screen legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford butting heads and being fabulous would have little to say about modern times. Without soft-pedaling any of the fun and fabulousity of vintage Hollywood, “Feud: Bette and Joan,” which premieres on FX on Sunday at 10 p.m. EST, exposes a not-so-glitzy side of Tinseltown – while framing issues all too prevalent even now.

Zoey Deutch carves her own path in Hollywood

To say actress Zoey Deutch is a regular at Art’s Deli is an understatement. Sporting an oversized sweatshirt, she breezes into the restaurant, a Studio City institution since 1957, and is immediately greeted with familiar hugs from the wait staff.

Before I Fall’ Review: Teen Live-Die-Repeat Drama Isn’t…

This YA adaptation with Zoey Deutch as a popular girl in a time loop of life and death has sincerity and style Bill Murray may not be around to wisecrack, but Zoey Deutch shows plenty of versatile, captivating teen turmoil in the “Groundhog Day”-like scenario that is “Before I Fall,” the latest beloved YA novel to get the glossy big screen treatment. With a construct that has a popular high schooler mysteriously reliving the same turbulent and invariably tragic day over and over, director Ry Russo-Young and screenwriter Maria Maggenti find plenty of sincere emotion and stylish suspense amidst the melodrama and expected platitudes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.”

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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)

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.”

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.”

COLTS, LCTA team up on bus pass

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‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.”

Iranian director sends video to message to US rally

In this Oct. 10, 2016 file photo, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi poses for a photo during the premiere of his film, “The Salesman, in Paris. The Oscar-nominated Iranian film director has sent a video message to a rally attended by celebrities and top talent agents to thank the Hollywood community for its support during his boycott of the awards ceremony.

Catherine Zeta Jones’ TV gift for husband Michael

The ‘Chicago’ actress – who has kids Dylan, 16, and Carys, 13, with her spouse – fell in love with a dream home but the ‘Behind the Candelabra’ star was reluctant to move. However, Michael went along with her wishes and in order to cheer him up and allow him to give her free reign to do what she wanted with the property, she made sure the abode was kitted out with a “huge” new television.

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.

‘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 …

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)

Poll shows Mark Cuban in surprisingly competitive position against Trump in prospective 2020 race

Billionaire business mogul Mark Cuban would be competitive in a prospective presidential race against President Donald Trump, according to a new poll. The poll, set to be released Friday by the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling, found that Cuban, if he were to seek the presidency and be Trump’s Democratic opponent, would trail the sitting president by a single percentage point.

Diane Lane in scene from her new film “Must Love Dogs”

The Craft Available on Netflix March 1 A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft The Craft Available on Netflix March 1 A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft While on a trip to Paris with his fiancee’s family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s everyday at midnight. While on a trip to Paris with his fiancee’s family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s Kung Fu Panda Available on Netflix March 1 The Dragon Warrior has to clash against the savage Tai Lung as China’s fate hangs in the balance.

The making of a great Oscars acceptance speech

While winning an Oscar is the best part about the Academy Awards for the stars, for the people watching at home, the speeches can either make or break the night. For example, everyone fondly remembers Cuba Gooding Jr. ‘s lively 1997 Oscars speech after he won best supporting actor for his portrayal of fictional football player Rod Tidwell in “Jerry Maguire.”

There are some Best Picture Oscar winners that you only need to

For every Best Picture Oscar winner like the burly caper “No Country for Old Men,” or even the endless-quotable “Forrest Gump” there are more than a handful of films like “Slumdog Millionaire” or “The Artist” that are good for one viewing and nothing further. For every Best Picture Oscar winner like the burly caper “No Country for Old Men,” or even the endless-quotable “Forrest Gump” there are more Hey, it could have been worse.

Pregnancy is FINALLY confirmed as Cheryl cradles her baby bump on adorable photoshoot

X Factor star Cheryl has FINALLY confirmed she is pregnant by cradling her baby bump in an official photograph for the first time while taking part in a new campaign with a host of other stars. The singer has previously refused to comment that she and her boyfriend, One Direction star Liam Payne , were expecting a baby, although she had been pictured at an event with a noticeable bump on display.

Inauguration Singer Jackie Evancho Wants To Meet With Trump About Transgender Equality

Jackie Evancho, the singer who performed the national anthem at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is asking the president to meet with her and her sister about the need for transgender equality. Evancho’s sister, Juliet, is transgender and sued her Pennsylvania school district over its rule that students must use the restroom that corresponds with the sex they were assigned at birth .

Katy Perry’s backing dancer steals limelight at Brit Awards for…

As the Wide Awake hitmaker performed her new single, Chained to the Rhythm, one unfortunate dancer suffered a painful fall while dressed as a house Eyes were fixed on Katy Perry ‘s Brit Awards performance for all the wrong reasons when a backing dancer spectacularly fell off the stage. The background performer, dressed as a house, stumbled off the stage as the Wide Awake hitmaker performed her new single, Chained to the Rhythm.

You Can Help Build A David Bowie Lightning Bolt Memorial

Fans of David Bowie are raising money to build a large, red lightning bolt in the Brixton neighborhood of London where the musician was born. The three storey memorial is to be modeled after Bowie’s distinctive Aladdin Sane make-up, as featured on the 1973 album of the same name, and it will stand

Five Things to Watch for at the Oscars

… Land,” a fine but flawed film, captured the imagination of Hollywood, which tends to reward movies about the entertainment industry (“Birdman” and “The Artist” are the two most recent examples of good films enshrined in greatness with Best Picture …

Video shows Harrison Ford wrongly flying over airliner

Video released Tuesday shows a plane piloted by Harrison Ford suddenly and mistakenly flying low over an airliner with 110 people aboard at a Southern California airport. The 45 seconds of soundless video show the 74-year-old “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” star’s potentially serious mishap at John Wayne Airport in Orange County.

Movie review: Pointless sequel ‘Rings’ explains away the terror

Can you guess which category Rings belongs to? Arriving more than a decade after The Ring Two , this new chapter is one of those doomed movies that no one asked for and few have gone to see. Fans of the franchise – which, at its core, still boasts a genuinely chilling premise – will likely follow in the characters’ footsteps and find themselves unable to resist watching.

Dame Helen crowns The Queen writer with BFI Fellowship

Dame Helen Mirren has hailed The Queen writer’s career as a “British phenomenon” as she presented him with the British Film Institute’s highest honour. Peter Morgan CBE, who also penned The Crown, Frost/Nixon and The Last King Of Scotland, was awarded with the BFI Fellowship at a ceremony on Tuesday night.

Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro Gangster Movie – The…

Crime drama based on Charles Brandt’s 2004 book, “I Heard You Paint Houses,” will mark the pair’s ninth collaboration Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to Martin Scorsese’s upcoming gangster movie, “The Irishman,” according to multiple media reports. Starring Scorsese favorite Robert De Niro, the crime drama is based on Charles Brandt’s 2004 book, “I Heard You Paint Houses.”

David Cassidy reveals he has dementia

One-time Partridge Family star and 1970s pop idol David Cassidy has revealed to People that he’s battling dementia. The 66-year-old entertainer, whose grandfather and mother also were stricken with the memory-loss disease, tells the magazine of his diagnosis, “I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming.”

Lasso Up Some New Wonder Woman Photos

Following yesterday’s subscriber’s cover for Empire magazine, even more photos from the latest issue have been released online which you can check out in the gallery below! Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot , Chris Pine , Robin Wright , Danny Huston , Ewen Bremner , Said Taghmaoui , Elena Anaya , Connie Nielsen and Lucy Davis . The film is being produced by Charles Roven, Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder, with Richard Suckle, Stephen Jones, Wesley Coller, Geoff Johns and Rebecca Roven serving as executive producers.

‘Taken’: TV Review

Clive Standen is forced to live up to Liam Neeson’s standard in an NBC series prequel that takes little from the films while also adding little that’s new. The pointlessness of TV shows mining brand names reaches something of a nadir with NBC’s Taken , which manages simultaneously to deliver nothing relating to the hit Liam Neeson movie franchise, while also becoming a completely different show after its February 27 premiere episode.

David Cassidy says he has dementia

The former teenage heartthrob told People magazine that dementia runs in his family, affecting both his grandfather and his mother. “I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming,” he said to People, regarding the disease.

The Perils of Trump Addiction

Not long after the Lebanese civil war ended more than a quarter of a century ago, I found my landlord in a depressed mood. He had suffered in the fifteen years of war – part of his family had been “cleansed” from their home in east Beirut – but peace had returned to the ruins of the city, the Mediterranean sloshed opposite our apartment block and in front of the little candy store he ran on the Corniche.

Aussies Naomi Watts and Isla Fisher join their A-list pals

First daughter speaks out in plea for religious understanding and says ‘we must protect our places of worship’ after eleven Jewish centers get bomb threats in a day and FBI opens hate crime probe Milo Yiannopoulos LOSES his $250k book deal amid outrage at pedophilia comments as Breitbart workers threaten to quit if he isn’t sacked ‘Fat-shaming’ newspaper columnist is sacked after 30 years for penning a piece about sitting next to an overweight passenger on a plane Chaos in the sky over Mar-a-Lago: 12 aircraft violate flight restrictions around Trump’s Winter White House within 36 hours with five planes being intercepted by F-15 fighter jets Son was driving home from partying at 4am when he hit his father’s bread delivery truck head-on and killed them both Pictured: Veteran LA cop who was shot dead by heavily-tattooed gangster who had been released early from jail and went on murderous … (more)

Mar-a-Lago: Trump’s Winter White House takes over Palm Beach

President Donald Trump, a newcomer to the White House, is still developing his relationship with the people of Washington. But that’s far from the case with the people of Palm Beach — now the location of his so-called Winter White House — the long spit of land off Florida’s East Coast that the real estate mogul has been frequenting for decades.

Trump wigs in big demand during Carnival season in Austria

So many people want to be Donald Trump this Carnival season in Austria that some costume shops have run out of wigs mimicking the U.S. president’s memorable hairstyle. Plank thought she was ready to meet demand with the 10 Trump wigs she had stocked for Austria’s pre-Lenten season of balls and other masked events.

Shia LaBeouf relocates

The 30-year-old Transformers star joined forces with artistic collaborators Luke Turner and Nastja Sade Ronkko to launch the four-year art project HEWILLNOTDIVIDE.US on 20 January ” the day Trump was inaugurated into office as the 45th President of the United States. The interactive installation based outside the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York featured a live-stream broadcast where people were encouraged to face the camera to state “he will not divide us.”

HBO Released “Veep” Season 6 Trailer

The previous season of the hit HBO comedy series, “Veep,” ended on an all-too-relevant note. Selina, played by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, lost her roles as President, and also had a great foreign policy achievement stolen from her.

Trump’s promises hit Washington reality in first month

President Donald Trump is facing a humbling prospect: The same Washington buzzsaw that frustrated his 44 predecessors can pose significant hurdles for him as well. In his first month in office, Trump has found the vast government machine can’t be reset at a president’s whim with the same ease that an executive can manage a business.

Simon Cowell books dinosaur for Eric’s birthday party

Simon Cowell arranged for a dinosaur to entertain guests at his son Eric’s birthday party on Sunday . The ‘X Factor’ boss threw little Eric – his child with fiancee Lauren Silverman – a lavish bash in London to mark him turning three and guests were entertained by a life-life robotic reptile.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr come together for studio session

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were in the studio together over the weekend working on the latter’s latest album. Screen grabbed image taken from the Twitter feed of Ringo Starr of the former Beatles drummer with Sir Paul McCartney Starr posted a photo on Twitter on Monday morning, writing: “Thanks for coming over man and playing.

Trump seeks national security adviser, health care strategy

President Donald Trump’s holiday weekend featured a raucous campaign rally, a health care strategy session, interviews for a new national security adviser – and even a few holes of golf. Trump brought four contenders to his private club Mar-a-Lago club in Florida on Sunday as he seeks a replacement for retired Gen.

Madonna shares video of twins

The ‘Hung Up’ singer recently took on the care of four-year-old Estere and Stelle – who were living in an orphanage in Malawi – and it seems they are settling into their new life well. Madonna posted a clip of the youngsters, wearing matching blue and white striped pyjamas singing nursery rhyme ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ while accompanied by 11-year-old Mercy on piano.

Inside Julie Andrews’s Puppet Show

Lisa Henson and Emma Walton Hamilton met only recently, but they have something rare in common: each has a parent who likely held a deep, enchanted place in your childhood. Henson, who is fifty-six, is the oldest daughter of Jim Henson, the creator of “Sesame Street” and the Muppets; she is now the C.E.O. of the Jim Henson Company.

Trump’s search for a national security adviser sums up his biggest challenges so far

President Donald Trump’s next national security adviser will serve as his eyes and ears to crises that pop up all over the globe – and be thrust into the center of the White House’s biggest firestorms too. Amid the fallout over the firing of the first person to hold the post, Michael Flynn, the president has escalated his war with the media, questions have mounted about Trump associates’ ties to Russia, and his top pick to replace Flynn backed away, making it known he was concerned about how much autonomy he would have.

Trump steps up security aide search, focuses on health care

President Donald Trump on Sunday was stepping up his search for a national security adviser, with several interviews on tap, and focusing on health care in talks with his health and budget chiefs, while his team pushed back against depictions of a young administration in disarray. His chief of staff used appearances on the Sunday news shows to echo his boss’ complaints about media coverage of the White House and cited what he said were multiple accomplishments in the first few weeks of the Trump presidency.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Eviscerates Britney Spears Biopic

Viewers who tuned in to see Lifetime’s Britney Spears biopic ‘Britney Ever After’ Saturday night had some not-so-nice things to say about it, but one famous telly watcher, Sarah Michelle Gellar, was on tear, calling out the script, lighting and acting. The unauthorized movie starring Natasha Bassett as Spears chronicled the pop star’s rise to fame, public breakdown and comeback.

Trump steps up security aide search, focuses on health care

President Donald Trump on Sunday was stepping up his search for a national security adviser, with several interviews on tap, and focusing on health care in talks with his health and budget chiefs, while his team pushed back against depictions of a young administration in disarray. His chief of staff used appearances on the Sunday news shows to echo his boss’ complaints about media coverage of the White House and cited what he said were multiple accomplishments in the first few weeks of the Trump presidency.

Drake explains Meek Mill feud, reacts to Kanye calling him out

Hip-hop star Drake isn’t proud of all the headlines he’s made for his feud with rap rival Meek Mill – nor does he understand why he was recently called out by Kanye West. The Canadian rapper opened up about both disharmonious incidents in a new interview with DJ Semtex on Beats 1’s OVO Sound Radio , during which he explained why he wasn’t happy about his nearly two-years-long acrimony with Mill.

NBC News Joins The ‘Fake News’ Parade

In the avalanche of “Fake News” stories over the past seven days – led by the mass media hysteria in the wake of President Trump using most reporters as punching bags during his solo news conference at the White House – none can top the ridiculous new gold standard of fake news posted Saturday by NBC News. “Trump Always Calls Out Chicago, but City Closest to Mar-a-Lago Had Comparable Crime Rate in 2015″was the oversized headline on a “news” story written by someone named Corky Siemaszko.

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Ryan Reynolds’ acting deserves more credit. At night, he shacks up with Scarlett Johansson, but by day he transforms into Hollywood’s lumpen everyman – usually with a kid to boot.

Donald Trumpa s War on Facts

… the fish was this big, with his hands wide apart, the actual size of the fish isn’t what’s important, it’s the entertainment of the listeners.” Jeff Hancock , Stanford University studies of deception and technology. A concept known as “politically …

Master of movement

Denton Dance Conservatory will host a master class in musical theater dance on Saturday, and the local studio is bringing in a teacher with skill and a family history of dance excellence. Colleen Kelly Beaman will lead the master class for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 11 and older at 10 a.m. Saturday at the conservatory, 4103 Mesa Drive.

James Earl Jones, Donald Glover cast in – Lion King’ remake

Jones, Glover cast in ‘Lion King’ remake James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King” Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2ma9hVw New York – James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King.” Director Jon Favreau announced the casting of the two men as voice actors.

Colbert: Moby ‘More Reliable Than Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer’

“Moby’s Instagram became the public record… shortly after Trump’s Twitter feed became the Library of Congress,” host says Stephen Colbert opened ‘The LAte Show’ Friday by addressing the wild Donald Trump conspiracy theories that Moby recently posted about on social media. Stephen Colbert opened The Late Show Friday by addressing the wild Donald Trump conspiracy theories that Moby recently posted about on social media.

Hugh Jackman says a Logana is a a oelove letter to fansa

Jackman has played the character for almost 20 years, appearing in films such as X-Men, X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse as well as his own X-Men Origin series. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at Logan ‘s Berlin Film Festival premiere last night , Jackman said; “I love that character.

Trump’s two-year presidency

My “good” prediction is based on the Law of the Pendulum. Enough Americans, including most independent voters, will be so ready to shed Donald Trump and his little shop of horrors that the 2018 midterm elections are all but certain to be a landslide – no, make that a mudslide – sweep of the House and Senate.

5 Lifetime biopics to binge-watch this weekend

Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m7NRbP With Britney Ever After Lifetime is wading once again into the waters of a made-for-TV celebrity biopic, this time taking on the life of Britney Spears. Whether or not this particular biopic hits the mark, the channel has certainly given us stories that are worth revisiting.

Christopher Lloyd, coming to Easton, looks back on ‘Future’

Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton. Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton.

Seth Rogen is trying to get Donald Trumpa s son to persuade his dad to resign over Twitter

Seth Rogen has attempted to reach out to Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr, in hope that he can get him to persuade his father to resign as President “before he destroys the planet”. The actor and comedian recently noticed that Trump Jr, who will run the Trump company during his father’s presidency, follows him on Twitter, so took it upon himself to tweet at and direct message him.

Here’s everything coming to (and leaving) Hulu in March

Amazon has renewed Goliath, its legal drama starring Billy Bob Thornton for Season 2. Clyde Phillips, who oversaw Dexter as showrunner through its first four seasons, will take over as boss. Amazon has renewed Goliath, its legal drama starring Billy Bob Thornton for Season 2. Clyde Phillips, who oversaw Dexter as showrunner through its first four seasons, will take over as boss.

Federal judge dismisses Massachusetts defamation lawsuit against Cosby

A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby by an actress who claimed he raped her, ruling that the comedian acted within his rights when he proclaimed himself innocent of the crime. The civil lawsuit is one of a slew of cases brought against the actor, best known for playing the father in the 1980s television hit “The Cosby Show,” by about 50 women who say he sexually assaulted them, often after plying them with drugs and alcohol, in a series of alleged attacks dating back decades.

“Scandal” Recap: “The Belt”

A man with a felony record in South Carolina purchased a gun from an undercover FBI agent with the intention of carrying out an attack in “the spi… — The Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov is no longer off the coast of Connecticut, but has moved southward to a position northeast of Norfolk, Virginia.The vessel… A new program is now available for producers in Furnas, Red Willow and Hitchcock counties to receive assistance for planting cover crops to enhance soil health and wildlife ha… Lincoln – Jessica Shepard notched her 12th double-double of the year with a season-high 28 points to go along with 10 rebounds, but No.

Sarah Dunsey’s parents make emotional plea to get her back

Donald in denial: My White House is a finely tuned machine Trump’s choice to replace fired Mike Flynn TURNS HIM DOWN as national security advisor position remains vacant for now ‘This is what it’s like to be with Trump’: President ‘made’ Gov. Chris Christie eat meatloaf during lunch at the White House ‘Here’s another beauty’: Donald Trump has a dig at the BBC again in heated back-and-forth with ‘impartial free and fair’ reporter during White House press conference Trump says the greatest thing he could do politically would be to shoot the Russian spy ship off the U.S. coast – but says it would be ‘not great’ and warns a nuclear holocaust would be ‘like no other’ ‘He’s been invited several times’: Live With Kelly executive says Regis Philbin WAS asked to be a guest after he retired and even appeared on 2015 episode Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to save the world: Facebook founder reveals his … (more)

Mattis signals no quick changes regarding Russia

The Trump administration signaled Thursday there will be no change soon in U.S.-Russian relations, putting the onus on Moscow to prove itself if it wants closer cooperation with Washington. Russia’s support for Ukrainian separatists was underscored as a test case of its willingness to change behavior.

Does Danny Boyle think a film on Donald Trump is worth his efforts?

He’s not afraid to tackle the harsh realities of life or make political statements, but does Danny Boyle think a film on US President Donald Trump is worth his efforts? New companion, new worlds and new adventuresA A A Just some of whatA A ATMs in store for the Doctor in 2017. Food-intolerant Kate McCartney and her intolerably smug foodie co-host Kate McLennan return for a second season to take a Sassy SwipeA A A at the Food Culture Revolution.

Watch the first trailer for Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell’s new movie

The first trailer for Burlington native Amy Poehler’s new movie The House hit the internet Wednesday, and from the looks of it, she and fellow Saturday Night Live alum Will Ferrell will be involved in some pretty illegal activity. Poehler and Ferrell play middle-class parents who open up an illegal casino in their suburban home to help pay for their daughter’s college education.

Kelly Ripa heads to work in New York

Kelly Ripa looks downcast as she emerges after Regis Philbin revealed she was ‘very offended’ by his Live! departure and doesn’t speak to him Kelly Ripa is pictured out in New York on Thursday following comments from former co-host Regis Philbin that their relationship has soured. Regis gave an interview for the Larry King Now show on Wednesday where he said he thinks Kelly, 46, took it personally when he left their show Live! With Regis And Kelly in 2011.

Martin Garrix teases his collaboration with Justin Bieber

The Dutch DJ-producer is supporting Bieber on the Australian leg of his Purpose World Tour, which begins next month, and at the pop singer’s huge Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park show on July 2. Speaking to NME backstage at last night’s V05 NME Awards 2017, Garrix said: “We’ve been in the studio and we have some rough ideas, but we have no actual song yet where we’re both like, ‘OK, this is what we’re gonna release.’ ” “But we go on tour next week,” he added, “[So we’ll have] three weeks in the studio, touring, travelling, making music and performing – it’s going to be fun.”

Julian Assange praises smart and attractive Pamela Anderson

The exiled WikiLeaks founder has been rumoured to be dating the former ‘Baywatch’ actress after she was seen visiting her a number of times at the Ecuadorian embassy – where he has been living under political asylum since 2012 after he was accused of rape during a 2010 visit to Sweden and amid fears he will be extradited to the US over claims made on his website – and though he refused to confirm the speculation, he admitted the blonde beauty has a number of desirable attributes.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with…

He may have been famous for saying it on The Apprentice , but the president actually hates to fire people on his team-which may explain why it took so long for Michael Flynn to go. As he had demonstrated in the building of the iconic tower where The Apprentice was shot, Trump has tremendous difficulty firing people in real life, most particularly if he has personally hired them.

Getting Rich Off Left-Wing ActivismBy Eleanor Clift

With business up and people outraged by President Trump, Left Action founder John Hlinko has purchased a Georgetown home to serve as ‘the path of most resistance.’ They could afford the historic Tudor-style residence in Washington’s tony Georgetown thanks to Donald Trump ‘s candidacy and the traffic it generates to Left Action, a hub for progressive causes founded by Hlinko, a wannabe stand-up comic who is finding that left-wing activism in the Trump age can be a lucrative calling.

Court: Questioning of Bullock’s accused stalker unlawful

This Oct. 26, 2015 file photo shows actress Sandra Bullock arrives at the premiere of “Our Brand is Crisis” in Los Angeles. A California appeals court ruled Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2016, that Los Angeles police detectives violated the rights of Joshua James Corbett, who was arrested in June 2014 inside Bullock’s home, when they questioned him about guns he owned after he invoked his right to remain silent.

Scarlett Johansson: Monogamy is ‘unnatural’

The ‘Captain America: Civil War’ star thinks it is “a lot of work” to be in a relationship with just one person but understands the notion that marriage is “very romantic”. She said: “Well, with every gain there’s a loss, right? So that’s a loss.

New Thor: Ragnarok Concept Art and Team Thor Video

Marvel Studios ‘ upcoming threequel Thor: Ragnarok has revealed new concept art and a new Team Thor video for the Taika Waititi film. Check out the Thor: Ragnarok concept art screengrabs from the Doctor Strange Digital HD release in the gallery below, along with the hilarious Team Thor video below! In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok , Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.

Some of the Best Movie Posters in Movies

A lot of movies don’t even like to acknowledge a world where movies exist, but some embrace it in a big way. There’s nothing cooler than seeing a movie poster that reflects a character or director’s tastes, or a fake poster for a movie that only exists in the world of the film we’re watching.

Man abused as child by Catholic school teacher slams pope

Michael Flynn RESIGNS as National Security Advisor after it’s revealed the Justice Department warned Trump weeks ago that he was vulnerable to blackmail over his ties with Russia Villages of the Dam: Homes and businesses beneath California’s Oroville Dam lie abandoned underwater – as it’s revealed officials were first warned about the crumbling structure TWELVE YEARS ago Knicks owner James Dolan backs down from his ban on Charles Oakley returning to MSG – after Micheal Jordan plays mediator to resolve the fallout from the veteran’s violent courtside outburst Retail workers reveal the secret perks they have the power to give customers – but ONLY if you’re nice to them Yes, you can really get fit in just minutes: We reveal how to boost your daily activity level using high intensity interval training Vietnam war hero Lt.

Adele

At Sunday’s 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the air felt sticky with deja vu. A boffo-selling soothsayer, Adele, had been pitted against a superstar-turned-agitator, BeyoncA , for the night’s heaviest prizes: song, record and album of the year.

John Oliver.

After a three-month break, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver returned to HBO with a new episode, and the titular host took aim at the one issue everyone is talking about right now: President Donald Trump. The episode’s focus was technically “reality,” but it was mostly about how the country will continue to be affected by the president’s ability to remained rooted in it.

Katy Perry swears on screen

The ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ singer slipped up after getting carried away while discussing her upcoming new album on Sunday , prompting her to joke she’ll never be invited back to the prestigious ceremony. Speaking to Ryan Seacrest, she said: “[The album has] got a wide range of feelings and emotions.

‘Figures,’ Henson bring home trophies

… are presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor people of color in entertainment. Lonnie G. Bunche III received the NAACP President’s Award for his work as founding director of the Smithsonian’s National …

Three weeks and counting down on Trump

My “good” prediction is based on the Law of the Pendulum. Enough Americans, including most independent voters, will be so ready to shed Donald Trump and his little shop of horrors that the 2018 midterm elections are all but certain to be a landslide — no make that a mudslide — sweep of the House and Senate.

John Oliver’s back with a plan to enter President Trump’s info-stream

Being on hiatus for the past few months, John Oliver said while promoting Sunday night’s first “Last Week Tonight” of the Donald Trump presidency,was like “being tied to a train track, watching the train coming. “And then, of course, Inauguration Day is the train hitting you, and you’re thinking ‘Yep that felt pretty much how I thought it was going to feel’,” he continued, speaking to Stephen Colbert on CBS’s “The Late Show.”

Katherine Heigl on returning to TV

In this Aug. 10, 2016, file photo, Katherine Heigl arrives at the Summer TCA CBS, CW, Showtime Party at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. Heigl’s representative told People magazine that the star gave birth to a baby boy on Dec. 20, 2016.

Mark Cuban taunts Trump after the president attacks him on…

Billionaire business mogul Mark Cuban posted a series of tweets responding to President Donald Trump on Sunday after the president tweeted Cuban is “not smart enough” to seek the presidency. Trump wrote Sunday , “I know Mark Cuban well,” adding, “He backed me big-time but I wasn’t interested in taking all of his calls.

Host Alec Baldwin, a SNLa cast skewer Trump White House

Alec Baldwin, who has scored in guest shots on “Saturday Night Live” with his mocking impersonation of Donald Trump since the campaign’s final weeks, presided Saturday night as guest host of the NBC comedy show, serving up yet another Trump masquerade. In his spoof, President Trump made good on a tweeted vow to “see you in court” directed at the three Ninth Circuit federal judges who last week refused to lift a stay preventing his immigration ban from being enforced.

Courteney Cox, 52, is fit in a black bikini

‘Our hearts are broken’: Surgeon ex-husband of ABC News health reporter Dr. Jennifer Ashton jumps to his death from New York’s George Washington bridge PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Courteney Cox, 52, is toned in a black bikini as she takes Johnny McDaid to Jennifer Aniston’s 48th birthday bash in Mexico The Friends vet, who is 52-years-old, showed off a very toned beach body in a tiny black bikini as she hung out by a pool with beau Johnny McDaid, 40, in Los Cabos Mexico over the weekend. The ex-wife of David Arquette was sunning it up South of the border to help longtime friend Jennifer Aniston celebrate her 48th birthday in style.

Review: Has SNL exhausted the Trump material or are they just exhausted

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Donald Trump & His ‘Lifelong Crush’ Putin Team Up In …

Hilarious! Alec Baldwin returned to his usual stomping grounds on the Feb. 11 episode of ‘SNL’, putting on his red power tie yet again for a hysterical sketch. This time, ‘Donald Trump’ and ‘Vladmir Putin’ defend the travel ban in a spoof of TV’s ‘People’s Court!’ Alec Baldwin , 58, continues to prove he’s a force to be reckoned with on Saturday Night Live ! He captivated the audience while serving as the host for a record-breaking 17th time on Feb. 11, before reprising his best presidential impression of Donald Trump , 70. This time, he joined forces with his “lifelong crush,” Vladimir Putin to defend the travel ban in a People’s Court -inspired sketch.

Three weeks and counting down: Kathleen Parker

My “good” prediction is based on the Law of the Pendulum. Enough Americans, including most independent voters, will be so ready to shed Donald Trump and his little shop of horrors that the 2018 midterm elections are all but certain to be a landslide — no make that a mudslide — sweep of the House and Senate.

Jack Whitehall at the SSE Arena: I auditioned to be Robert Pattinson’s disabled brother

The ‘Fresh Meat’ star and ‘Twilight’ actor were students together at Tower House School in South West London and the comedian joked that their boyhood rivally followed him into adulthood. Speaking on stage at the SSE Arena in London, during his ‘Jack Whitehall At Large’ tour on Saturday night , he said: “It’s true… I walked into the room in front of this big Hollywood producer and I was nervous and I said, ‘I don’t know what you want me to do, how disabled do you want me to be’ and he said ‘What you’re doing right now is just fine.’

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Host Alec Baldwin, a SNLa cast poke fun at Trump White House

In this Jan. 13, 2015 file photo, actor Alec Baldwin attends a special screening of his film “Still Alice” in New York. Baldwin, who has scored in guest shots on “Saturday Night Live” with his mocking impersonation of Donald Trump since the campaign’s final weeks, presided Saturday night, Feb. 11, 2017, as guest host of the NBC comedy show, serving up yet another Trump masquerade.

The top 10 Batman actors, from Clooney to Arnett

So many men have inherited Gotham’s dark cape and cowl that “The Lego Batman Movie” doesn’t even have the most well-known plastic incarnation of the character. No, that dubious honor goes to 1997’s “Batman & Robin,” in which director Joel Schumacher unleashed a molded, infamously rubber-nippled suit that George Clooney was forced to live down, in a critical bomb so bad that it plunged the entire franchise into an eight-year deep freeze.

Host Alec Baldwin, ‘SNL’ cast skewer Trump White House

Alec Baldwin, who has scored in guest shots on “Saturday Night Live” with his mocking impersonation of Donald Trump since the campaign’s final weeks, presided Saturday night as guest host of the NBC comedy show, serving up yet another Trump masquerade. In his spoof, President Trump made good on a tweeted vow to “see you in court” directed at the three Ninth Circuit federal judges who last week refused to lift a stay preventing his immigration ban from being enforced.

Alec Baldwin’s Trump takes 9th Circuit justices to…

Long after Melissa McCarthy opened Saturday Night Live with another dead-on impersonation of White Press Secretary Sean Spicer , and Kellyanne Conway stalked Jake Tapper , host Alec Baldwin finally appeared as President Donald Trump. Baldwin, who was making his highly anticipated 17th appearance on SNL, portrayed Trump suing the justices of the 9th Circuit Court for overturning his immigration ban – and choosing television’s People’s Court as the proper venue because, “I’m a TV president.”

SNL’: Leslie Jones Wants to Play Donald Trump Too

Alec Baldwin can’t be Donald Trump on “SNL” forever, right? Jones stakes her claim as his successor in digital short Leslie Jones , inspired by Melissa McCarthy’s role as Sean Spicer on “SNL,” decided that she wanted to take on the role of Donald Trump. “Do you really think he is going to do this the next four years?” Jones asked in the behind-the-scenes documentary style sketch.

Alec Baldwin reprises Trump on SNL in People’s Court skit

‘There was light terrorism at Nordstrom this week’: Melissa McCarthy is back as Sean Spicer – this time hawking Ivanka’s jewelry and shoes from the White House in SNL cold open ‘The US stands behind Japan, its great ally, 100%’: Trump and Japanese PM hold conference to denounce ‘absolutely intolerable’ North Korea missile test CBS anchor Josh Elliott ‘announced he’d been promoted and was leaving his show live on-air – but it was the first network bosses knew about it’ ‘Sorry I’m late, the reason I’m late is I’m going through a divorce’: United Airlines pilot is removed from flight after ‘ranting on the intercom about her marriage, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’ Don’t text at the table, NEVER spear your food with the fork and avoid buying extravagant gifts in a new relationship: Etiquette guru reveals her top tips for Valentine’s Day A putt-ing miracle! Florida golfer uses his club to … (more)

Kate McKinnon goes ‘Fatal Attraction’ as Conway

Kate McKinnon channels Glenn Close on “SNL” as she threatens Beck Bennett’s Jake Tapper with a butcher knife for not bringing her back on “The… Kate McKinnon debuted a new take on Kellyanne Conway on “SNL,” threatening Beck Bennett’s Jake Tapper for not bringing her back to “The Lead” because of her credibility issues. Wearing a nightgown and waiting for Tapper in his apartment, Kellyanne didn’t boil a rabbit, but she did grab a knife and threaten Tapper until he agreed to bring her back on the network.

Sarah Jessica Parker admits to being ‘controlling’

The 51-year-old actress – who has son James Wilkie, 14, and twin daughters Tabitha and Loretta, seven, with husband Matthew Broderick – admits she takes on responsibility for the majority of household tasks but still feels surprised at how well her spouse copes when she’s away with her work. “Everybody gets where they need to be.

Tom Arnold was asked to release racist Donald Trump video

‘The weight of the free world is on your shoulders’: Tom Arnold reveals Hillary Clinton asked him to release ‘racist’ video of Donald Trump ‘saying n*****’ just TWO DAYS before the US election Tom Arnold has claimed he was asked by Hillary Clinton’s camp to release a damning video of Donald Trump repeatedly saying ‘n*****’, just days before the election. The comedian’s explosive claims are set to be heard on Sunday night’s episode of Australian reality TV show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! on which Arnold is currently starring.

Trump and Japan’s Abe share high-five on Florida golf course

First Lady Melania Trump, right, and Akie Abe, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, take a tour of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. First lady Melania Trump, left, and Akie Abe, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, tour Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens with park administrator Bonnie White Lemay in Delray Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Tim Daly and Tea Leoni, ‘Madam Secretary’

Leoni had been separated for years from David Duchovny (“The X-Files”) when she began shooting CBS’ political drama in 2014. Daly was divorced. Their chemistry was apparent from the start, and soon the two became not just one of television’s cutest couples but an off-screen couple as well.

Peter Krause and Lauren Graham, ‘Parenthood’

They played brother and sister Adam and Sarah Braverman on the NBC drama, but Krause and Graham have been dating since 2010. In her book “Talking as Fast as I Can,” Graham writes that she was wary of a “showmance” but couldn’t resist Krause’s sense of humor.

Alec Baldwin’s record-breaking history as – SNL’ host

Alec Baldwin will shatter his own record when he hosts “Saturday Night Live” for a 17th time this weekend, and all eyes will be on President Donald Trump’s Twitter account. The “30 Rock” star has popped up so frequently to play Trump this season – appearing in 10 out of 13 episodes – that it’s easy to forget he’s not actually a cast member.

Love Poems and Other Sayings by Ernest T. Bass

With a sweet cream cheese “frosting” and chopped milk chocolate, this take on red velvet cake will knock the socks off your guests. If you are an Andy Griffith fanatic , you know that no one can throw a rock or recite a declaration of love better than Ernest T. Bass.

Conway Not Uniquely Dishonest While Representing Presidents Administration

CNN has grave concerns about White House senior adviser Kellyanne Conway’s credibility and even refused to have her on its Sunday show recently, apparently to protect viewers from her Jedi mind trick powers. CNN subsequently invited Conway to appear on the network, infuriating a chorus of liberal media critics who insist she must be shunned like a harlot in an Amish colony.

Coen Brothers to Bring Back – Scarface’ in 2018

Universal Pictures announced Friday that they will release a remake of Al Pacino’s classic crime tale “Scarface” on Aug. 10, 2018, filling in a slot previously listed as “Untitled Universal Event Film.” The studio has Joel and Ethan Coen attached to the project to polish the script, which had been previously worked on by “Boardwalk Empire” creator Terence Winter.

Keanu Reeves ‘prudent’ on his bike

The 52-year-old actor has been an avid fan of motorcycles since he was 22, and despite saying he went “very fast” when he was in his youth, the ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ star admits his older age, coupled with a variety of nasty injuries – including a burst spleen which left him hospitalised for “a week” – has meant he now takes more care when he dons his helmet. He said when asked how fast he rides his motorcycle: “When I was younger I went very fast.

Alec Baldwin pokes fun at Ivanka Trump for her brand boycott

US President-elect Donald Trump whispers to his daughter Ivanka during a press conference January 11, 2017 at Trump Tower in New York. If there was any more confirmation that Ivanka Trump’s celebrity profile has suffered serious damage, Alec Baldwin took a swipe – albeit gently – at the first daughter’s current predicament involving the product line that bears her name.

Christine Baranski Wants to Play Betsy DeVos on Saturday Night Live

Melissa McCarthy ‘s sensational guest appearance as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Saturday Night Live — not to mention Alec Baldwin ‘s recurring role as Donald Trump — has inspired other actors to lobby for the chance to play other members of Trump’s administration on the sketch show. Trump’s nemesis Rosie O’Donnell has been pushing hard to play Chief Strategist Steve Bannon , even posting a photo of her face edited onto Bannon’s body, and now The Good Fight ‘s Christine Baranski has volunteered to play recently-confirmed Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos — if SNL would have her.

In ‘John Wick: Chapter 2,’ Keanu Reeves and Lawrence…

Keanu Reeves, left, and Laurence Fishburne, who costarred in the “Matrix” franchise, reunite in their new action movie “John Wick: Chapter 2,” opening Feb. 10. The two were photographed at the London Hotel on Jan. 27. Keanu Reeves, left, and Laurence Fishburne, who costarred in the “Matrix” franchise, reunite in their new action movie “John Wick: Chapter 2,” opening Feb. 10. The two were photographed at the London Hotel on Jan. 27. The first time Laurence Fishburne watched the gonzo, mayhem-filled 2014 cult action film “John Wick,” he immediately knew he wanted be involved in any potential sequel. “I was like a kid,” the actor recalled recently.

Donald Trump’s Weaponized Politics

… leaders and the cultural elite, including Wall Street tycoons and the insiders who run Hollywood and the entertainment industry. “He wants people to understand that he is aggressively going to combat anybody who seeks to do us harm, and he’s going …

Katy Perry Debuts New Single ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ With Bizarre Lyric Video

After hinting at it for several days, Katy Perry has given fans some new music, and a surreal lyric video to go along with it. The catchy, sonically up-beat synth-pop single “Chained to the Rhythm,” featuring Bob Marley’s grandson, Skip Marley, was released late Thursday evening and came with a lyric video that plays off the viral trend of people cooking tiny meals in miniature homes.

Rosie O’Donnell channels Steve Bannon on Twitter

Rosie O’Donnell changes Twitter avatar to illustration of her face on Trump advisor Steve Bannon’s body amid SNL chatter President Donald’Trump’s longtime nemesis Rosie O’Donnell is continuing her campaign to play Steve Bannon on Saturday Night Live. The 54-year-old comedienne changed her Twitter avatar to an illustration made by artist Jonathan Smith of her face super-imposed over the high-ranking Trump advisor.

Katie Holmes shimmies in her fringed Marchesa frock in NY

‘THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!’ Furious Donald Trump tweets that he’ll appeal San Francisco court’s ruling as judges unanimously REFUSE to reinstate his travel ban Ohio State University student, 21, is shot dead and left near a public park just a day after she failed to return home from work and her car was reported missing Trump reaffirms ‘one China’ policy in call with President Xi in apparent move to soothe tensions over post-election phone call with Taiwan leader Hillary Clinton was ‘replaced on Vogue cover by Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner after election loss’ as fashion bible reveals it will cover Melania Trump moving forward CNN’s Chris Cuomo apologizes for saying being called ‘fake news’ as a journalist is the equivalent to someone using the ‘n-word’ as a racial slur Shocking moment 18-year-old serial offender is shot dead a fraction of a second after pointing his gun at … (more)

Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s James Marsters And More Cast As Marvel TV Villains

Marvel’s current crop of TV show villains ranges from the Harlem crime lords of Luke Cage to the A.I. of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. , and the future will soon see a truly evil batch of new Marvel villains: parents. Hulu’s upcoming drama Runaways recently cast its first wave of actors that will be playing the titular teenaged superheroes, and today brought another batch of talent that will play the Runaways’ devious parental villains.

Twitter Clowns Trump After – See You in Court!’ Tantrum

Donald Trump’s furious rebuke of the 9th Circuit Court’s decision on his travel ban is as angry as it is capitalized Can you threaten a lawsuit with a lawsuit? Apparently yes, and Donald Trump has done just that in response to the unanimous 3-0 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling upholding a lower court’s suspension of his Jan. 27 executive order banning travelers from seven mostly Muslim countries. “SEE YOU IN COURT” shouted Trump on Twitter in all caps shortly after the ruling was announced.

Alec Baldwin says playing Donald Trump on SNL is ‘not fun’

‘He’s tense, he’s angry, he’s p*ssed off’: Alec Baldwin tells wife Hilaria that playing President Donald Trump is ‘not fun’ Alec Baldwin might be making America laugh again with his ongoing impressions of President Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live, but he’s not yukking it up as he mentally prepares to play the commander-in-chief. ‘Playing him is not a lot of fun: He’s tense, he’s angry, he’s pissed off, and that’s not fun to play,’ the 58-year-old star told his 33-year-old wife Hilaria, who interviewed him in her role as an Extra correspondent.

For Trump, a solitary start to life in the White House

President Donald Trump waves as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, after returning from a weekend trip to Florida. President Donald Trump waves as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, after returning from a weekend trip to Florida.

Despite McConaughey’s Efforts, ‘Gold’ Proves Lackluster

This image released by The Weinstein Company shows Bryce Dallas Howard and Matthew McConaughey, right, in a scene from, “Gold.” It was probably inevitable that Matthew McConaughey’s bold rebirth – that terrific run of “True Detective” ”Magic Mike,” ”The Wolf of Wall Street,” ”Interstellar,” ”Mud” and “Dallas Buyers Club” – would dissipate.

Major Media Remain in Denial

Since Donald Trump’s election, the major media have been trying to figure out what they did wrong, given their fawning coverage of Hillary Clinton and their anti-Donald Trump stories. Didn’t they help twice elect Barack Obama? Why didn’t the formula work this time? Mostly the media blame voters, talk radio and Fox News, never themselves.

Hollywood Chooses Sides in 24: Legacy, and Chooses Poorly

Here’s a crazy idea – I know it seems kind of nuts, but if you are trying to make me watch your show or see your movie, perhaps it might be better not to disrespect patriotic Americans like me. Sure, it’s hard to believe that the industry that brought us virile superhunk Michael Cera and sexy ultrahottie Lena Dunham could make bad decisions.

Trump’s Continuing War on His Own Credibility

Asked about Melissa McCarthy’s portrayal of him on “Saturday Night Live,” White House press secretary Sean Spicer had some advice for the actress: “Dial it back.” May I suggest the president adopt that phrase as his administration motto? So far, Donald Trump has made it a practice to obliterate every known limit and pump up every grievance.

Lady Gaga Graces the Front Row at a Fashion Show After Her Epic Super Bowl Gig

Lady Gaga popped up in the front row of Tommy Hilfiger’s Spring 2017 runway show in LA on Wednesday night. The “Million Reasons” singer, who made headlines with her amazing Super Bowl halftime show performance earlier in the week, stunned in a sequin-covered ensemble and bold brow makeup and posed for photos with Yolanda Hadid, whose model daughters Gigi and Bella stomped the runway.

Scarborough: Trump Spreading ‘Dangerous Lie’

President Donald Trump is spreading a “dangerous lie” by making comparisons of moral equivalence between the United States and Russia under President Vladimir Putin, MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough wrote in a column for The Washington Post Wednesday. “President Trump’s recent claim that the United States is morally on par with Russia’s corrupt dystopian regime was so historically ignorant that even Republicans felt compelled to speak out this week,” the “Morning Joe” host wrote.

DJ Madskie chopped off finger of man and Snapchatted photo

One Day At A Time actress Mackenzie Phillips, 57, reveals that members of her own family still blame HER for exposing her 10-year incestuous relationship with her father Two seasons in one day: Northeast set for record-high temperatures today – followed by a major storm that could bring up to a foot of SNOW Make SNL Great Again! Alec Baldwin’s Trump impersonation and Melissa McCarthy’s portrayal of Sean Spicer gives show its highest rating in 22 years Why stars like David Bowie turn to sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll: Music acts on the brain in the same way as addictive pleasures Revealed – Madonna’s heartwarming Instagram post about ‘beauties’ Stella and Esther showed Malawian twins cuddling up to Lourdes six months BEFORE adoption Tough love does NOT work: Being too firm with your child could make them rebel and perform badly at school Inside Joseph Stalin’s holiday home: Eerie images of … (more)

Franken makes weird sense as a 2020 presidential candidate

Ever since Donald Trump won the 2016 election, people have been asking me who Democrats could – and/or should – put up against him when, presumably, he seeks re-election in 2020. Why? Because the way Trump won was by casting himself as the ultimate outsider to a political system that lots and lots of Americans – in both parties – hate.

No separation of Church and Trump

In front of the illuminated pillars of the Supreme Court Building, the Rev. Patrick Mahoney and several other Christian activists are gathered together, waiting for President Donald Trump to announce his pick for U.S. Supreme Court justice – a seat left vacant for nearly a year after Republicans refused to acknowledge President Barack Obama’s nominee.

Jack Nicholson Lands ‘Toni Erdmann’ Remake, First Movie Since 2010

Jack Nicholson will star in his first movie since 2010, an English-language adaptation of the Oscar-nominated German film Toni Erdmann , Variety reports. From incendiary tragedies to indie musicals, Martin Scorsese to ‘Manchester by the Sea’ – Peter Travers picks the year’s top films Kristen Wiig will reportedly co-star alongside Nicholson in the remake of Maren Ade’s 2016 comedy-drama, which will compete for Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Academy Awards .

Judges hammer attorneys on both sides of travel ban case

President Donald Trump’s travel ban faced its toughest test yet Tuesday as a panel of appeals court judges hammered away at the government’s arguments that the ban was motivated by terrorism fears but also directed pointed questions to an attorney who claimed it unconstitutionally targeted Muslims. The contentious hearing before three judges on the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals focused narrowly on whether a restraining order issued by a lower court should remain in effect while a challenge to the ban proceeds.

Lady Gaga Lands Dream Judging Gig On RuPaul’s Drag Race

Lady Gaga has scored her dream TV gig as a guest judge on hit U.S. reality show Rupaul’s Drag Race. The Poker Face hitmaker, who has long been an outspoken supporter of gay rights, took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce the news, revealing she will feature in the upcoming opening episode of season nine, which will air in March.

Denver Comic Con scores more – Buffy the Vampire Slayer” guests

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 ? Could there be a “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reunion coming up at this year’s Denver Comic Con ? It just so happens to be the 20th anniversary of the series, and so far Buffy alum James Marsters , Juliet Landau , Eliza Dushku , and Clare Kramer are all confirmed guests for the Denver big pop culture party.

Movies opening Friday, Feb. 10

The Lego Batman Movie: Will everything be awesome? Will Arnett voices the chip-off-the-old-block Caped Crusader, who needs to get along with others as he tries to stop the Joker and other villains. John Wick Chapter 2: Keanu Reeves returns as the super assassin who comes out of retirement and is hired by an Italian gangster to kill his ruthless sister .

Bill Oa Reilly spars with Russia over a Putina s a killera comment: May apologize a around 2023a

Fox News host Bill O’Reilly balked at Moscow on Monday after the Kremlin insisted he apologize for calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “killer” during a recent White House interview. “The Putin administration in Moscow is demanding that I, your humble correspondent, apologize for saying Old Vlad is a killer,” Mr. O’Reilly said during Monday night’s episode of “The O’Reilly Factor.”

Trump Supporters Fat Shame Lena Dunham Over Weight-Loss Comment

“By the end of Trump’s 8 years, maybe she won’t look like a land whale and therefore be thankful,” Twitter user writes Trump supporters have taken to Twitter to shame Lena Dunham after she said President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 election has helped her lose weight. “Donald Trump became president and I stopped being able to eat food,” Dunham said Monday on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM radio show.

In this Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump …

President Donald Trump’s travel ban faced its toughest test yet Tuesday as a panel of appeals court judges hammered away at the administration’s claim that the ban was motivated by terrorism fears while also directing pointed questions to an attorney challenging the executive order on grounds that it unconstitutionally targeted Muslims. The contentious hearing before three judges on the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals focused narrowly on whether a restraining order issued by a lower court should remain in effect while a challenge to the ban proceeds.

Astrological Forecast

BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor James Spader was born in Boston today in 1960. This birthday guy’s portrayal of lawyer Alan Shore earned him three Emmy awards, two for “Boston Legal” and one for “The Practice.”

Astrological Forecast

BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor James Spader was born in Boston today in 1960. This birthday guy’s portrayal of lawyer Alan Shore earned him three Emmy awards, two for “Boston Legal” and one for “The Practice.”

Trump lashes out after Bannon report; ‘I call my own shots’

President Donald Trump talks with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, center, and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon during a meeting with business leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. less President Donald Trump talks with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, center, and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon during a meeting with business leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House in … more Alec Baldwin as President Donald J. Trump, Mikey Day as advisor Steve Bannon during the Oval Office Cold Open on “Saturday Night Live” on February 4th, 2017.

Kristen Stewart to Donald Trump: ‘I’m So Gay, Dude’: WATCH

He’s tweeted about her on eleven separate occasions, including once-retweeted nearly 23,000 times-in which he says she cheated “like a dog,” so actress Kristen Stewart finally responded in kind to Trump. In her monologue for Saturday Night Live over the weekend, in an episode that would already draw much attention for its celebrated Melissa-McCarthy-as-Sean-Spicer sketch , Stewart pondered the Tweeter-in-Chief’s bygone obsession with her and then defiantly proclaimed her sexual identity: Four years ago, I was dating this guy named Rob and we broke up and then we got back together and for some reason it made Donald Trump go insane.

Schwarzenegger responds to Trump’s ‘prayer’ dis

President Donald Trump asked the guests at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington Thursday to “pray” for actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger because of poor TV ratings of his show, ‘The Apprentice.’ “They hired a big movie star, Arnold Schwarzengger, to take my place and the ratings went right down the tubes,” said Trump.