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This new restaurant aims to bring fine dining to an unexpected location

Whenever Kim Culver-Adams and her husband wanted an upscale, sit-down meal, it seemed like they were always driving to Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton. Hellertown, closer to their Lower Saucon Township home, was replete with casual dining options, but Culver-Adams found herself thinking there was room along the small town’s main drag for a refined dining experience with a menu geared toward locally sourced ingredients.

The Men of – SNL’ Mansplain Women’s Issues to Scarlett…

“SNL” celebrated #ADayWithoutAWoman with a sketch about how men don’t like to let women speak even when the men are trying to be supportive Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney celebrated International Women’s Day on “SNL” with a sketch featuring all the female cast members that was all about the dudes. As Aidy Bryant and host Scarlett Johansson explained, the women of “SNL” participated in A Day Without Women on March 8, so they weren’t able to write any sketches for the show.

EXCHANGE: Desire to become a chef remains with many

Osvaldo “Ozzy” Martinez of La Salle tuned in regularly to TV chef Gordon Ramsay and came to admire his culinary skills, if not his notoriously foul mouth. Martinez decided he’d like to walk in Ramsay’s footsteps someday and maybe own his own restaurant someday.

Florist boss shot as he dropped his child off at nursery

Miami vice! Hundreds of wild college students clash with cops after trashing South Beach in out-of-control Spring Break party Bloodied and bruised Seattle jogger reveals how she used self-defense moves learned in a class three weeks ago to fight off terrifying bathroom attacker Why exercise WON’T help the middle-aged to lose weight: All you need is low calorie diet, says academic Muhammad Ali’s son is stopped by TSA officials for the SECOND time in a month – returning from Washington where he spoke to congress about racial profiling Stage four cancer patient with ‘Nazi’ haircut hits out at ‘Full Frontal’ host Samantha Bee’s ‘half apology’ after she mocked his partially shaved head – as it’s revealed he has since received $90,000 in donations Disgraced former quarterback Johnny Manziel gets engaged to his model girlfriend whom he credits for inspiring him to stage NFL comeback Child … (more)

NPAC Promoting St. Paddy’s Day Show

Former Celtic Woman vocalist Chloe Agnew and friends will perform a show of Irish music with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra on St. Patrick’s Day at NPAC. Now in their 72nd year of touring, the Atlanta Pops Orchestra is teaming up with former Celtic Woman vocalist Chloe Agnew for an evening of music at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on St. Patrick’s Day, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17. The Atlanta Pops Orchestra is best known for entertaining audiences worldwide with a diverse repertoire of arrangements from movies, Broadway shows and popular tunes.

Christy Mack ‘didn’t have any teeth’ after brutal attack

What happens when you’re not at home? From wayward mail men to dancing dogs, security camera company shares their best videos of the year Trump loyalist Roger Stone ADMITS he exchanged Twitter messages with ‘Russian’ DNC hacker ‘Guccifer’ but claims they were so ‘innocuous’ that he forgot all about them Even in the heart of Trumpland! Families in staunchly conservative Staten Island and Alabama create an ‘underground railroad’ to keep immigrants from being deported Muhammad Ali’s son is stopped by TSA officials for the SECOND time in a month – returning from Washington where he spoke to congress about racial profiling What a difference a day makes! After basking in 60F sunshine, a snowstorm hits New York – and an even BIGGER one is waiting just behind it Judge who dramatically halted Trump’s original travel ban last month REFUSES to stop the president’s revised executive order Bloodied … (more)

St. Patrick’s Day 2017: Top fun things to do in Palm Beach County

The St. Patrick’s Day block party on Clematis Street on March 17, 2016. Grab your favorite green party favors, put on that fabulous green outfit and head to these fun parties, parades and events for St. Patrick’s Day ! St. Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a day to celebrate Irish culture on or around March 17. Some of the festivities start this weekend, here you go: Bill Knapp, of Lake Worth, sports green attire to celebrate at Irish Fest.

St. Patrick’s Day 2017: Top fun things to do in Palm Beach County

The St. Patrick’s Day block party on Clematis Street on March 17, 2016. Grab your favorite green party favors, put on that fabulous green outfit and head to these fun parties, parades and events for St. Patrick’s Day ! St. Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a day to celebrate Irish culture on or around March 17. Some of the festivities start this weekend, here you go: Bill Knapp, of Lake Worth, sports green attire to celebrate at Irish Fest.

Oprah Winfrey loses 45 lbs in weight

The 63-year-old television personality is feeling “great” after shedding approximately three stone from her body mass after she signed up to be a member and advisor for the American weight loss programme Weight Watchers in 2015, and she has claimed her dieting has become a total “lifestyle change” over the past two years. Speaking about her new shape in the April issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, the former ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ host said: “Nearing the 45-pound weight loss mark is a great feeling.

Ap Photos: Editor selections from Latin America, Caribbean

In this Wednesday, March 8, 2017 photo, a woman covered in fake blood shouts slogans defending a women’s right to have an abortion during protest marking International Women’s Day in Brasilia, Brazil. Many women stayed home from work, joined rallies or wore red to demonstrate as International Women’s Day was observed with a multitude of events around the world.

Nibbles: Cajun Craft

On the menu: Cajun and southern food, including fried catfish and shrimp, jambalaya, gumbo, etoufee, poboy sandwiches, fried chicken, short ribs and salads. Good to know: Former Krispy Chicken location is expanding menu into Cajun fare, but retaining customer favorites of short ribs and fried chicken.

More Nibbles: Recent Waco eatery profiles

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Weekday lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 5-10 p.m.; weekend brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On the menu: Dining room offers theater menu of sandwiches, salads, burgers, hot dogs, tacos, nachos and popcorn plus weekday specials including jumbo shrimp, meatloaf, chicken fried steak, hamburger steak and Mesa chicken.

Valley’s first CoreLife Eatery to encourage ‘healthy, active lifestyles’

Over the past seven months, the Hamilton Crossings shopping center in Lower Macungie Township has brought to the Lehigh Valley a handful of new restaurants, including Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Smashburger and The Foundry pub at Whole Foods. The 132-seat, fast-casual restaurant, next to Rally House, will open March 24, according to general manager Richard Hart.

13 women who rule TV

TV has always been the best entertainment medium for discovering and exploring stories of powerful, strong, and nuanced women. From lawyers, to doctors; queens, to zombie killers; and everything in between… If you’re looking for a way to celebrate women on International Women’s Day, bingeing a female-centric TV show is a solid choice.

Greater Cincinnati Metal foursome Lucis Absentia moves beyond basic…

Slated for a summer release, ‘Gehenna Gate’ is poised to push both the band’s artistic boundaries and its impact on the local Metal scene. If there were any justice in this world, the members of Lucis Absentia would’ve shown up to our interview drunk and/or hungover, with the stench of cheap beer, cheaper pizza and cigarettes still hanging from their all-denim outfits.

Women have voted Bridget Jones as their most inspirational fictional heroine

Bridget Jones, the woman who will not be defeated by a bad man and an American stick insect and will instead choose vodka ‘and Chaka Khan’, has been named the most inspirational fictional heroine. The fictional female protagonist of Helen Fielding’s hugely popular series of books pipped Hermione Granger , Jane Eyre , and Matilda Wormwood , to the top of the poll of 1000 British women, carried out to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Salt Lake refugee program spices up take-out dinner scene

Hayat Stoman, owner of Hayat’s Grill, served chicken korma with Afghan rice on March 1 during the launch of Spice to Go, a new dinner service being offered through Salt Lake City’s Spice Kitchen incubator. Courtesy Hayat Stoman, owner of Hayat’s Grill, served chicken korma with Afghan rice on March 1 during the launch of Spice to Go, a new dinner service being offered through Salt Lake City’s Spice Kitchen incubator.

Hugh Grant returns in first ‘Love Actually’ sequel photos

Reprising his “Love Actually” in a new 10-minute short, the British actor is back in costume as David, who has retained his reign over England since the 2003 beloved movie. He’s also married to Natalie , his staff member from the original movie with whom he flirted and only didn’t kiss until they were on stage following a children’s Christmas pageant.

Sushi in Pyongyang: Japanese chef opens rare restaurant

In this Feb. 19, 2017, photo provided by Paektu Cultural Exchange, Japanese sushi chef Kenji Fujimoto works behind the counter of his new restaurant in Pyongyang, North Korea. Fujimoto, a Japanese chef famous for working for North Korea’s late leader Kim Jong Il, has returned to Pyongyang and opened the sushi restaurant.

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.

St. Patrick’s Day Events Across Connecticut

… event will include a dinner of Guinness Steak Pie, green beans, Irish soda bread, along with drinks, and live entertainment from West Hartford’s Coogan School of Irish Dance. New Haven: The Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade , or “The …

Peele uses comedy, horror to talk race

The film is outrageous and deadpan, a mixture that keeps audiences discombobulated throughout. Writer-director Jordan Peele classifies his low-budget $4.5 million directorial feature debut as a “social thriller.”

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust

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

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

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

Dining with the Chef

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

Pittsburgh: Warhol, August Wilson and best cake in America

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

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

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

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

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

What to expect from the official Oscars 2017 after-party

Wolfgang Puck attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball press preview at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center, Feb. 16, 2017, in Hollywood, California. After the Academy Awards on Sunday night, hundreds of hungry attendees will make their way to the official after-party: the Governors Ball.

HBO’s Alan Ball Drama Adds Pair to Cast

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

Dining with the Chef

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

Movie Minute: ‘Get Out, ‘Collide,’ ‘Rock Dog’ hit theaters

The Oscars are on Sunday, though you may have a tough time finding any future Academy Award contenders among the new releases this weekend. The early-year doldrums continue with just a trio of new films, including a long-delayed action movie, the well-reviewed directorial debut of comedian Jordan Peele and an animated feature strictly for the kids.

Ice cream, happy hour, Mardi Gras

The Baked Bear is inviting patrons to indulge their sweet tooth on Saturday at its Customer Appreciation Day by offering “Free Scoops ‘T’il the Sun Goes Down” at all four San Diego locations. Customers can enjoy one free cup or cone of ice cream all day long for as long as there’s daylight.

Glenn Zaleski: Fellowship

Ever overcook a dish? The end result is usually dry and wilted. How about undercooking? Has one of your meals ever succumbed to that fate? If it has, you’ve probably been disappointed by the raw and shapeless dish sitting before you.

Wellmann’s Brands opening restaurant, bar at CAC

Wellmann’s Brands opening restaurant, bar at CAC The Contemporary Arts Center announces an exciting new partnership with Wellmann’s Brands at the CAC this spring. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2lqTYbU Wellmann’s Brands is moving into the Contemporary Arts Center this spring.

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Music Voyager “From D.C. to Cajun Country” Music Voyager host Jacob Edgar continues his Road to a GRAMMY journey by meeting up with GRAMMY winner India. Arie in Washington D.C. Dobet Gnahore, a stunning singer from west Africa, who shares a GRAMMY nomination with India.

Rubin: Why grow up when you can play with trains?

For the volunteer crew at mammoth Chi-Town Station in Commerce Township, adulthood is optional when the tracks are full. Rubin: Why grow up when you can play with trains? For the volunteer crew at mammoth Chi-Town Station in Commerce Township, adulthood is optional when the tracks are full.

Kung Fu Saloon coming to Fort Worth

Kung Fu Saloon , the Austin-based bar and arcade mini-chain that also has a location in Uptown Dallas, recently signed a lease to move in near the corner of Morton and Foch streets, not far from a roster other popular bar/restaurants including Reservoir , Varsity Tavern , Whiskey Garden , Landmark and many more . Kung Fu Saloon features vintage video games such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat, plus skeeball and foosball.

Best-sellers

2.”The Undoing Project,” by Michael Lewis A history of Daniel Kahneman, Amos Tversky and the birth of behavioral economics. 3.”The Hidden Life of Trees,” by Peter Wohlleben The case that trees in the forest are purposeful, social beings living in dynamic relationship with each other.

Briefly in the arts

The University of North Texas’ College of Visual Arts and Design will host “Jobs in the Visual Arts and Design: Panel and Workshop” from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 9. in the Art Building on UNT’s campus, rooms 101 and 223. Refreshments will be served, and a panel of UNT alumni with experience in the industry will address those in attendance.

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.

For the Oscars, try a Champagne cocktail that’s dressed up

This Feb. 2, 2017 photo provided by The Culinary Institute of America shows a Red Carpet Royal cocktail in Hyde Park, N.Y. This drink is from a recipe by the CIA. This Feb. 2, 2017 photo provided by The Culinary Institute of America shows a Red Carpet Royal cocktail in Hyde Park, N.Y. This drink is from a recipe by the CIA.

Chopped Junior Champ

What’s a “Chopped Junior” viewing party without cake? The Genter household was filled with friends and family, awaiting the results of the competition which brought acclaim to Douglas County as 11-year-old Rose Genter of Douglasville was announced the Chopped Junior winner on Tuesday night’s episode. Douglasville’s Rose Genter, 11, who traveled to New York in October to compete on Food Network’s “Chopped Junior,” was all decked out in celebrity style — complete with an award-show backdrop and red carpet — for a viewing party Tuesday night, where friends and family watched as she was declared the winner.

Prince Harry’s girlfriend Meghan Markle has advice if you’re single this Valentine’s Day

Prince Harry’s girlfriend Meghan Markle has written a blog post on her website The Tig about how singletons should spend Valentine’s Day This year she’ll be cosying up to her boyfriend Prince Harry , but in the past Meghan Markle has rocked the single life. The Suits actress wrote a blog post on her website The Tig about the importance of self-love, sharing the same message in 2015 and 2016.

One of N.J.’s top BBQ spots just opened a 2nd location

Acclaimed Red White & Que Smokehouse in Kearny has opened a second location, in Scotch Plains, with a grand opening planned for Saturday, Feb. 25. The new store, called Red White & Que Smokeshack, opened several weeks ago, and business has been “gangbusters,” according to co-owner Dan Misuraca. The Route 22 BBQ joint is located next to Bowcraft Amusement Park, in the space formerly occupied by Kottu Hut , and Jimmy Buff’s.

Katie Price speaks about her drunken meltdown at Christmas

‘I didn’t want to get up in the morning’: Katie Price speaks candidly about the ‘black mood’ she was in that led to her drunken meltdown at Christmas… and admits she feels ‘so much shame’ The ever-defiant Katie Price has admitted that at the end of 2016 she was ‘going through the blackest mood’ of her life. She hit the headlines at Christmastime when an appearance at a holiday party turned into a publicity nightmare when she drank too much and became rowdy.

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.

Valentinea s Day events, gifts and meals for couples (and singles) in Beaufort County

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with a box of chocolates, a night on the town or even some single self-pampering, local businesses in the area are offering plenty of deals, discounts and fun ideas to help spread the romance. Below is a list of businesses providing different promotions on gifts for your significant other , food and beverages and special date activities.

Squash almighty: Get to know the bounty of winter squash

Squash almighty: Get to know the bounty of winter squash Winter farmers’ markets in our area are teeming with squash, still, months after the fall harvest. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2kSAOhD Winter farmers’ markets in our area are teeming with squash, still, months after the fall harvest.

The New Year – “Recent History”

Brothers Matt and Bubba Kadane have been making intimate, precise indie-rock together for decades – first in pioneering slowcore band Bedhead, then in the New Year, and most recently with David Bazan and Will Johnson in Overseas. This spring, the New Year are coming back with Snow , their fourth album and their first in nearly 10 years, and today they’ve shared lead single “Recent History,” an excellent swirl of interlocking guitars and steadily pulsing drums.

Enjoying chocolate in the daytime

The third annual Chocoholic Frolic sponsored by Downtown Partners is coming to downtown Burlington Saturday, but there’s a twist to this year’s sugary sweet formula. “The last couple of times, we held it in the evening,” said Steve Frevert, executive director of Downtown Partners.

Review: White Orchids Thai Cuisine at Promenade Shops

The Crispy Haddock at White Orchids Thai Cuisine, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in Center Valley. If you like Thai food and want to enjoy it in a nice restaurant, consider White Orchids, which has been popular since it opened almost 10 years ago in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

Review: White Orchids Thai Cuisine at Promenade Shops

The Crispy Haddock at White Orchids Thai Cuisine, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in Center Valley. If you like Thai food and want to enjoy it in a nice restaurant, consider White Orchids, which has been popular since it opened almost 10 years ago in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

Urban Cookhouse opens downtown Birmingham restaurant

Urban Cookhouse, a fast-casual restaurant chain with a menu that emphasizes fresh and local ingredients, has opened its newest location at 1801 Fifth Ave. North in Birmingham, Ala. Urban Cookhouse, the health-conscious, farmer-friendly restaurant concept that began in Homewood in 2010, has opened its first downtown Birmingham location.

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The Academy Announces Theme, Creative Team for Governors Ball

That’s the theme of this year’s Governors Ball, just one of a number of details announced on Friday about the exclusive post-Oscar celebration that will follow the 89th annual Academy Awards on Feb. 26. Governors Ball veterans – Academy governor Jeffrey Kurland, event producer Cheryl Cecchetto and master chef Wolfgang Puck – are back on board this year to help create the entire evening for the 1,500 invited guests who will party inside the Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top level of the Hollywood & Highland Center. As the chair of the Governors Ball, Kurland has his hands in everything, overseeing dcor, menu and entertainment planning, and staff attire, all of which are details he’s familiar with after serving as chair for eight years.

Trump pledges to end political limits on churches

Declaring that religious freedom is “under threat,” President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to repeal a rarely enforced IRS rule that says pastors who endorse candidates from the pulpit risk losing their tax-exempt status. “I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution,” Trump said at the National Prayer Breakfast, a high-profile event bringing together faith leaders, politicians and dignitaries.

Tonight on Top Chef: Hats off to whimsy

Is every local food lover obliged to watch “Top Chef Charleston”? Not necessarily: The Post and Courier is keeping an eye on the show so you can take Thursday nights off. Throughout the season, we’ll provide a quick rundown of the latest episode, supplying you with all of the information you need to sound savvy at parties when talk turns to the reality cooking show.

Honda Serving Up Food For Super Bowl Weekend

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Things to do in Mobile, Jan. 29-Feb. 4

Mobile gardening expert and columnist Bill Finch will show guests how to grow superior-tasting vegetables in a Southern garden, and when to plant them. The seminar is part of the Winter Wednesdays series in January and February.

Jennifer Jolly talks with Walmart Asst. Store Manager

Is it stupid to buy a TV right before the Super Bowl? Here’s what the shopping experts say. Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://usat.ly/2jGg8YK A shopper loads a TV into a car during the “Black Friday” sales at a Best Buy store in Culver City, California on November 25, 2016.

Family slayings investigation leads to unrelated drug case

President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is taking steps toward building a U.S.-Mexico border wall was welcome news for voters who say they’re glad he is following through on one of his biggest campaign promises President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is taking steps toward building a U.S.-Mexico border wall was welcome news for voters who say they’re glad he is following through on one of his biggest campaign promises Ohio authorities say the investigation into the fatal shootings of eight people from one family led to unrelated drug charges against two people, including a distant cousin of the victims Ohio authorities say the investigation into the fatal shootings of eight people from one family led to unrelated drug charges against two people, including a distant cousin of the victims An Ohio woman whose 11-month-old son died from ingesting heroin has pleaded guilty to … (more)

Family slayings investigation leads to unrelated drug case

President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is taking steps toward building a U.S.-Mexico border wall was welcome news for voters who say they’re glad he is following through on one of his biggest campaign promises President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is taking steps toward building a U.S.-Mexico border wall was welcome news for voters who say they’re glad he is following through on one of his biggest campaign promises Ohio authorities say the investigation into the fatal shootings of eight people from one family led to unrelated drug charges against two people, including a distant cousin of the victims Ohio authorities say the investigation into the fatal shootings of eight people from one family led to unrelated drug charges against two people, including a distant cousin of the victims An Ohio woman whose 11-month-old son died from ingesting heroin has pleaded guilty to … (more)

Best Bets: Santana, Chinese New Year, Mirage comedy and more for your Vegas weekend

Country icon Willie Nelson canceled his Saturday and Sunday shows at the Venetian due to illness – he’s still scheduled to perform Feb. 1, 3 and 4 – but there are other legendary performers to catch in Las Vegas this weekend, as well as a new show on the Strip, some guaranteed laughs and more. AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SANTANA: GREATEST HITS LIVE The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay recently announced additional 2017 performance dates for guitar legend Carlos Santana, marking five years of his concerts at the classic music hall.

Your choice of entertainment events

… Ave., Spanish Town. Music by Denny Hype, Team Wire, DJ Ice Kid, DJ Pepes. Part charity event. Bloodstain Entertainment and RME Musiq present GOOD LIFE, 10th anniversary, black and white edition, at D’Clubhouse, Temple Hall. Adm: $500. Bulla and …

Mountain Shadows resort: 3 things to see and do

The 183-room hotel will be located on Lincoln Drive near 56th Street and is expected to open in March. It is named after the original Mountain Shadows resort, which opened in 1951 in Paradise Valley — two years before the Town of Paradise Valley was officially incorporated.

Exit Ramp: Pfefferman Judaism

It’s just another day in the chaotic life of the Pfefferman family, the members of which can never quite figure out what being Jewish means to them, how much they want to celebrate it, and whether or not it is getting in the way of their various southern California-style quests for self-fulfillment. Is “Transparent,” which critics have called the most Jewish show in the history of television, promoting a 21st-century image of Jews as narcissists? “Transparent” certainly puts Judaism front and center, from its depiction of everything from a Shabbat dinner to a Yom Kippur service to a Havdalah ceremony.

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

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

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Sara’s Weeknight Meals “15-Minute Sautes” Sometimes the fastest route to dinner is to saute or quick fry a piece of meat or fish. Sara shows the proper technique and then some quick, mix-and-match ways to change it up.

Land & Sea: The traditional craft revival

The show focuses on the revival of traditional crafts in the province. Host David Quinton takes us to Twillingate, where we meet knitters and craft shop owners. Then, the episode heads to St. John’s, where Quinton visits the studio of Bogside Weaving and the Craft Council Craft Fair.

A Ghost Story’ Sundance Review: How Can a Ghost in a…

Sundance 2017: Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara star in director David Lowery’s odd, beautiful little story of loss and acceptance Nobody who makes a serious movie about ghosts ever depicts his spirits as people wearing bedsheets with eyeholes – that’s a cut-rate Halloween costume, right? But David Lowery does exactly that in the Sundance film “A Ghost Story,” which premiered at the Library Center Theatre on Sunday afternoon. And somehow, this guy in a sheet breaks your heart.

Chinese New Year 2017: 10 brilliant ways to welcome the year of the rooster in London

Celebrations will be beginning on the evening of January 27 and will continue until February 2. There are the usual spectacular celebrations in the West End, but there are also many other opportunities to bring in the new year with art, craft, music and booze. Journey along the 75-minute long Lantern Trail and explore over 50 illuminated illustrations, an ice rink, fairground and Chinese bamboo lantern riddles at the Magic Lantern Festival.

new Inaugural baker defuses a Ace of Cakesa controversy

It all began Friday night, when TV’s “Ace of Cakes,” Duff Goldman, tweeted side-by-side images of President Donald Trump’s inaugural cake alongside the cake his Baltimore-based Charm City Cakes made for Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. The cake on the left is the one I made for President Obama’s inauguration 4 years ago.

Detroit restaurant group expanding in 2017

Detroit restaurant group expanding in 2017 Owners of Green Dot Stables, Johnny Noodle King and Huron Room are expanding and evolving their businesses Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2k5enlc The Huron Room serves “clobster stadium nachos” with house-fried tortilla chips topped with crab, lobster, cheese sauce, house pepper and chives. Les Molnar and his restaurant group are starting 2017 by expanding one of their most popular restaurants to the state capital.

Actor dishing up laughs, not roast beef, on new NBC show

The 36-year-old actor spent seven years toiling at Arby’s in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, where his father Alan D’Agosto is the fast-food chain’s major franchisee. Starting at 15, D’Agosto worked in his dad’s restaurants and returned during summers when he was attending Marquette University.

Nick Cannon Blames ‘The Government’ For Mariah Carey’s NYE Blunder

Nick Cannon was in great spirits and even better health Tuesday when he stopped by the Ellen DeGeneres show. Rocking his trademark turban, the America’s Got Talent host “What actually happened was 70 percent of the blood ending up going to one of my arms because you know, I was on some of these blood thinners, so I had to get like, five blood transfusions.”

Is Equality Overrated, Too?

… Winfrey, Steve Wynn, and Herbert Hunt, who variously made their billions from financial services, oil, media, entertainment, casinos, and coffee. Next time you buy from a corporate outlet, you can mark how the rich get richer. Local is the way to …

Channel Nine deny ‘police were called to Richard Wilkins’ home to…

College student, 19, survives car crash that killed her best friend by clinging onto a tree for TWELVE HOURS in freezing temperatures before swimming across flowing creek at daybreak to get help ‘Not funny, cast is terrible, always a complete hit job’: The Donald slams SNL for ribbing him about Russian golden shower saga – as gleeful Alec Baldwin insists ‘Trump just hands it to us in a basket with a big bow’ The delicate art of apologising by psychologist HARRIET LERNER who’s studied the subject for 20 years Packing up! Anti-Trump protesters plan demonstration outside the New York City home of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to ‘Help Ivanka Move’ Martin Luther King’s wife was convinced he stayed faithful – despite FBI ‘smear’ tapes of him having sex with other women Eight richest men are worth the same as HALF the rest of the world: Their A 350billion haul is equal to the wealth of … (more)

Joe Jonas Flaunts Insane Abs in New Guess Campaign

DNCE’s Joe Jonas and model Charlotte McKinney star in the brand’s steamy 2017 underwear campaign, while Hailey Baldwin and Stefano Sala helm the campaign for the new Guess Originals 1981 anniversary capsule collection. Jonas’s latest gig promotes the brand’s “Hero” underwear line, set to debut in February.

20 things to do this weekend

Something Rotten! ” Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical.”

Toby dishes on ‘This is Us’ cliffhanger

On Tuesday night, the world will learn the fate of fan-favorite character Toby, as NBC’s “This Is Us” returns from its mid-season holiday break to pick up where we left off on the Christmas Eve episode. “We shall see what happens with the charming Toby,” actor Chris Sullivan told WTOP.

The 6 best bromances of 2016

The best awards show is upon us . The Golden Globe Awards are on Sunday, and you can count on flowing booze, TV folk walking from Mars to get to the stage and some pretty… 2017’s first viral celebrity moment belongs to Mariah Carey, who in the last moments of New Year’s Eve performed a medley that quickly became a disaster in front of an audience of millions.

Bruschetta, 3 ways, for a satisfying main dish

This Sunday, May 22, 2016 photo, shows salmon salad in a jar, left, next to the white bean salad and chopped greek salad on grilled bread in New York. This recipe spells out three different toppings, all vaguely Mediterranean: a white bean salad with fresh fennel thickened with mashed beans so that the filling sticks to the bread; smoked salmon rillettes, finely-chopped salmon flavored with capers, lemon and fresh herbs and bound with sour cream; and a chopped Greek salad.

Steak at The Bar in OGDENSBURG

THE OGDENSBURG ELKS LODGE WILL HOLD “Steak at The Bar” EVERY Monday FROM 5-9 PM! Ribeye $15 or BBQ Chicken $10! Baked Potato, FRIES Vegetable and salad and a roll! Steak at The Bar WILL BE OPEN AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC!! Join us the second Monday of each month We’re not sure if you’re aware of this, but porn is a big deal on the Internet. So much so that on PornHub alone 91-billion, 980-million, 220-thousand clips were viewed in 2016.

10 L.A. Artists to Watch in 2017

No one got us the crystal ball on our Amazon wish list for Christmas, and our Magic 8-Ball has terrible taste in music – so we still can’t predict the future here at L.A. Weekly . But hey, we know talent when see it, and these 10 artists are flush with it.

For the Record’s Week in Review: Congress kicks off

For the Record’s Week in Review: Congress kicks off Lawmakers returned from their holiday break. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i3AVEv House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., does a mock swearing in for Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kas., while Marshall’s son “dabs” in the background.

Mariah Carey’s manager blasts Tommy Mottola

After Tommy blamed Mariah’s disastrous performance on the live TV event ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ on her team, Stella Bulochnikov hit back in a furious tirade. She fumed to E! News: “I’m sure he’s jealous because Mariah Carey is conquering every single medium despite him… So I’m sure Tommy Mottola can’t handle it.

New Year, New Music

The holidays are gone and your favorite familiar songs that got you through, feel like friends who came to visit and have traveled back home. Do those freshly baked New Year’s Resolutions already feel like they’re getting a bit stale? Why not replace those holiday playlists with playlists that actually support your dreams, visions, passions and your health? Music can act as catalyst to spark the flames of your heart’s desires when the fire seems to be fading.

TV review: In Fox’s ‘The Mick,’ Kaitlin Olson goes from ‘Sunny’ to something more cloudy

New year, new schedule fillers-and Fox doesn’t waste any time reminding viewers that the promises of mid-season TV can be a mixed bag. “The Mick,” a predictably crude but sometimes funny comedy that premiA red Sunday after football, could also be called “Aunt Buck”: Kaitlin Olson, who knows something about provocative humor thanks to 12 seasons and counting on FX’s fan favorite “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” stars here as Mackenzie , a Rhode Islander of undetermined age who never grew out of her party-girl lifestyle and has no regrets whatsoever about that.

Princess Mononoke’ Turns 20: 10 Things You Probably…

Twenty years ago, Hayao Miyazaki finished what was supposed to be his final movie: a dark, violent, yet beautiful fantasy about the growing conflict between man and nature. Instead, it was acclaimed as an anime masterpiece and ushered in a new era for the legendary animator that included films like “Spirited Away” and “Ponyo.”

Ryan Seacrest: Mariah Carey’s NYE show was ‘unfortunate’

The 46-year-old singer was performing in Times Square, New York, on Saturday as part of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ when she was plagued with technical difficulties that caused her to storm off stage but the 42-year-old presenter – who has hosted the spectacular since 2006 – insists the situation could have happened to anyone because working on live TV is so “complicated”. He said: “I’m just catching up on all this, but there’s been a lot reported about the performance in Times Square for Mariah.

Taste of History

A TASTE OF HISTORY is a TV cooking series that explores America’s culinary beginnings from the Birthplace of American Cuisine. This innovative series brings America’s history to life and makes it vibrant as we step back in time and get to know the founders of our country through the food they ate and the recipes they prepared.

Celebrate Twelfth Night with the Lewis Family at Historic Kenmore

This weekend, the folks at the historic Kenmore estate invite the community to join them in celebrating Twelfth Night with Betty Lewis , her husband Fielding Lewis, and their family and friends. Featuring vignettes with the townsfolk of Fredericksburg in 1776, the action takes place in multiple rooms of the exquisite mansion with informative, dramatic scripts enacted by talented local actors under the skillful direction of Fred Franklin.

Danny Dyer makes New Year’s resolution to quit swearing but has already failed

‘I think it’s b*****ks!’ Potty-mouthed Danny Dyer makes New Year’s resolution to quit swearing… but uses foul language as he reveals new pact Since rising to fame as one of Britain’s most beloved screen stars, he’s become almost as well known for his love of swearing as his array of tough guy characters. And Danny Dyer has now made the surprising admission that he’s bought himself a swear jar in a bid to curb his use of bad language as a New Year’s resolution.

The Tudors’s Jonathan Rhys Meyers Is a Dad

Jonathan Rhys Meyers is officially a dad ! The Tudors star and his fiancee, British film producer Mara Lane, welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Wolf Rhys Meyers, on Dec. 15, 2016, E! News reports. According to the publication, the pair’s son was delivered by a midwife at their home.

Willie Nelson receives ultimate Christmas sweater from Snoop Dogg

The shocking moment two hero cops dive for cover, open fire and kill gunman as they are wounded in terrifying ambush in Walmart ‘I’m tired of racist double standards’: American Idol star Bo Bice shames Popeyes into suspending worker who called him ‘white boy’ – then goes on TV to cry and claim he is a victim of ‘racial prejudice’ ‘Revenge porn victim’ sues Google, Yahoo! and Bing demanding they delete her name because X-rated video prevents her from finding a job Assange says a 14-year-old could have hacked Democratic emails as he reveals John Podesta’s password was ‘password’ ‘How does anyone survive this?’: Mother is left feeling ‘unlovable’ and a ‘failure’ after her husband left her for his assistant on New Year’s Eve ‘I stood up for myself’: Trump voter who was filmed in viral tirade at Michael’s store defends herself, explains bag dispute that led to outburst and insists she’s NOT … (more)

Ford’s Theatre Cast of a Christmas Carol Raises $88,000 for Food & Friends

Ford’s Theatre Society announced that a donation drive during performances of this season’s “A Christmas Carol” has raised $88,067 for Food & Friends. This brings the “A Christmas Carol” company’s eight-year totals to more than $639,595 raised for Washington charities that aid thousands within the D.C.-area who struggle with hunger, illness and homelessness.

Celebrity Big Brother 2017: Heidi and Spencer Pratt arrive in personalised jackets

Inside Ivanka and Jared’s $5.5 million, six bedroom new D.C. home – just two blocks away from the Obamas’ post-presidency digs Put down your fork after three bites, greet people with a kiss and NEVER let guests wash up! Etiquette expert reveals the Duchess of Cambridge’s rules for hosting a successful party Murder case DISMISSED against wrestler ‘Superfly’ Snuka over death of his girlfriend, as judge finds him incompetent to stand trial because of dementia ’caused by fighting’ Revealed: American hiker who mysteriously died falling off icy cliff in Switzerland was facing child pornography charges in the U.S. Classmate, 15, who fatally shot a teenage girl in her bedroom during New Year’s attack dies of self-inflicted gun wound The smile that says she’s leaving: Beaming Megyn Kelly heads to the studio hours after announcing she’s moving to NBC ‘after Fox TURNED DOWN her last-minute $25M … (more)

Dining with the Chef

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

Unruly Passenger on Flight from Australia Delays Holiday Travelers

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Mychal Massie: We’re clinging to our guns and Bibles. We’re clinging to them but we’re not clinging to them because we’re angry anymore.

Critic’s favorite dishes from 2016

Humming with thyme, ginger, garlic and Trinidadian chadon beni, it’s a rich, multicultural delight perfect mopped up with torn ‘buss-up-shot’ roti bread and washed down with clove-scented sorrel: 123 Madison Ave., Albany 776-4418 trinbagocaribbeanrestaurant.com . less 1. Oxtail Stew and Roti at Trinbago : Beautiful oxtail bones in brown sugar gravy.

Guy’s Beer-Can Chicken Dinner

In times when comfort food is the best medicine, Guy’s renditions of these classic dishes will console and certainly satisfy you. Make this pot of gumbo to warm your family on a chilly day.

A video capture shows the gunman entering the Reina

The Islamic State took credit for the attack during the New Year’s celebration that left 39 dead and 69 injured, Turkish media reported. Islamic State takes credit for New Year’s attack at Istanbul nightclub The Islamic State took credit for the attack during the New Year’s celebration that left 39 dead and 69 injured, Turkish media reported.

Karlie Kloss winks as she shows off her famous figure in black bikini in St Barts

Saved by his cellphone: Delaware businessman, 35, cheats death in Istanbul nightclub terror attack after his phone takes impact of bullet shot by ‘ISIS’ gunman who killed 39 Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump ‘mentally unstable’ on Twitter and warns America that there are ‘less than three weeks to stop him’ What 2017 means for YOUR love life: A thrilling alignment between Jupiter and Uranus promises magic, reveals OSCAR CAINER in an unmissable series Two Fort Bliss soldiers mysteriously disappear in Texas just weeks after the remains of a private from the same Army base were found in an Arizona coal chute Stand up during the TV commercials and eat purple… just two of an Oxford professor’s essential tips to help anyone over 40 stay fit and well into old age ‘One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life’: Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with … (more)

Two Sydney teens charged with rape of woman in Sydney apartment block

Pictured: Two teens charged with the rape of an 18-year-old woman during a New Year’s Eve party at a Sydney apartment block These are the two people accused of the rape of a 18-year-old girl at a New Year’s Eve party in a Sydney apartment block. Norman Massimino, 18, and Beshoi Butros, 18, and a boy, 17, were each charged with the aggressive sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman between 10pm and 2.40am on New Year’s Eve.

Grand Tour star Jeremy Clarkson pictured with society’s most eligible women on NYE

Diva singer’s aides claim faulty earpiece caused Times Square lip-sync disaster – and accuse TV execs of disabling equipment on PURPOSE to create a scandal and boost their audience figures Will a BAG solve the mystery of what happened to six missing plane passengers who vanished over Lake Eerie? Police find luggage in hunt for family of four and their two friends North Korea will test-launch an intercontinental nuclear missile that could let it nuke the United States, claims Kim Jong Un STILL no sign of Her Majesty as she misses church service for second week running after falling ill with ‘heavy cold’ – but Princess Anne says her mother is ‘on the mend’ as Philip braves the rain ‘One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life’: Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with Stallone and Donald in Florida ‘No computer is safe,’ warns Trump as he … (more)

Photos: Revelers dance the New Year in at the Well

Like a lot of San Antonio musicians on Saturday night, Brandon Raderstorf and True Country hustled New Year’s Eve with dancing crowds all over town. The young country band kicked off the night in Market Square, and closed it with fun and fancy at the Well near UTSA.

Creator of Itv’s Victoria Daisy Goodwin suggests novels to help you through tricky times

Diva singer’s aides claim faulty earpiece caused Times Square lip-sync disaster – and accuse TV execs of disabling equipment on PURPOSE to create a scandal and boost their audience figures Will a BAG solve the mystery of what happened to six missing plane passengers who vanished over Lake Eerie? Police find luggage in hunt for family of four and their two friends North Korea will test-launch an intercontinental nuclear missile that could let it nuke the United States, claims Kim Jong Un STILL no sign of Her Majesty as she misses church service for second week running after falling ill with ‘heavy cold’ – but Princess Anne says her mother is ‘on the mend’ as Philip braves the rain ‘One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life’: Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with Stallone and Donald in Florida ‘No computer is safe,’ warns Trump as he … (more)

I’m pregnant! Lauren Conrad reveals baby news with sweet sonogram…

Female security guard, Israeli tourist and a rookie cop are among the 39 dead after terrorist in a Santa costume burst into Istanbul nightclub and ‘mercilessly’ opened fire before going on the run Pit bull mauls family who tried to put him in a Christmas sweater and is only captured after being stabbed, Tasered, then shot with a tranquilizer dart AND a shotgun North Korea will test-launch an intercontinental nuclear missile that could let it nuke the United States, claims Kim Jong Un ‘You let me believe in our future… we planned our wedding together’: Woman writes open letter after finding out her boyfriend was secretly married for the two years they were together Bitter Lemon? CNN anchor Don Lemon has his microphone cut as he starts to talk about how 2016 was ‘awful’ after drinking tequila in live New Year broadcast ‘Don’t get blood on the jacket!’ ‘Drunk Don Lemon’ gets his ear … (more)

Mariah Carey botches NYE performance, leaves stage

Mariah Carey botches NYE performance, leaves stage ‘Technical difficulties’ left the diva unable to properly lip-sync, so she quit the stage. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hGO6em Mariah Carey performs during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Times Square on Dec.31, 2016 in New York City.

French employees can legally ignore work emails outside of office hours

French President FranA ois Hollande, seen on a iPad screen in Marseille, gestures as he gives his traditional New Year’s speech in a prerecorded presentation. French workers rang in a new year at midnight – as well as a “right to disconnect” law that grants employees in the country the legal right to ignore work emails outside of typical working hours, according to the Guardian .

Dear Abby

DEAR READERS: It’s 2017! A new year has arrived, bringing with it our chance for a new beginning. Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions — which were adapted by my late mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon: JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through THIS DAY ONLY.

Mariah Carey Suffers New Year’s Eve Lip Sync Fail

Mariah Carey performs at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in New York. When Ryan Seacrest called Mariah Carey’s name on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” Saturday night, the crowd went wild for her highly anticipated performance.

Blake Shelton Serenades Audience With ‘A Guy With A Girl’ At NYE Celebration

If 2017 is as amazing as Blake Shelton’s live performance, we’ve got nothing to worry about! The country crooner rocked the stage at Carson Daly’s NYE event with his hit single, ‘A Guy With A Girl.’ Read all about the epic show, right here! Topping off 2016 with a serious BANG, Blake Shelton , 40, made the entire state of California shake with his ground-breaking performance! If there’s anyone who knows how to party on a night like New Years Eve, it’s the beer-drinking, guitar-playing, rock n roll-loving hunk! The country crooner’s performance of “A Guy With A Girl” from Los Angeles was broadcast to Times Square where Carson Daly and Mel B were hosting an epic NYE bash.

Ryan Seacrest gets stuck in Times Square elevator, rescued

In this Dec. 9, 2016 file photo, Ryan Seacrest attends Z100’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden in New York. Seacrest says he and about five other people got stuck in a Times Square elevator before an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and were rescued by firefighters.

The Bachelor’s Heather Maltman admits she’s ‘drunk’ at New Year’s Eve party

Terror in Istanbul: Lone gunman dressed as Father Christmas opens fire on nightclub’s New Year’s Eve crowd killing 35 and wounding 40 as CCTV shows him inside the blood-soaked venue The walk of shame: Wife of Greek ambassador to Brazil hides her face as she is transferred to jail after ‘having her husband murdered by her policeman lover’ in ‘crime of passion’ Queen Elizabeth may STILL not be well enough to attend church on New Year’s Day a week after she missed Christmas prayers with a ‘heavy cold’ Silicon Valley star is sued for allegedly ‘hitting’ private driver after ‘inhaling laughing gas and complaining about spending money on donations to Clinton campaign’ ‘This has been the worst holiday season of my life’: How custody battles with Angelina meant this year ended in the most agonising Christmas EVER for a broken and tearful Brad Pitt ‘We love her just as much as we did before’: … (more)

Researchers find Cumberbatch related to Holmes’ creator

Genealogy detectives have discovered that Benedict Cumberbatch, the British actor who portrays Sherlock Holmes in the PBS television series, is distantly related to the author who created the iconic character more than a century ago. Cumberbatch, 40, and the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who died in 1930, were 16th cousins, twice removed, according to the web site Ancestry.com.

Researchers find Cumberbatch related to Holmesa creator

In this Oct. 19, 2016 photo, Benedict Cumberbatch poses for a photo in Beverly Hills, Calif. Geneology detectives have discovered that the British actor who portrays Sherlock Holmes in the PBS television series, is distantly related to the author who created the iconic character more than a century ago.

Researchers Find Benedict Cumberbatch Is Distantly Related to Sherlock Holmes’ Creator

Genealogy detectives have discovered that Benedict Cumberbatch, the British actor who portrays Sherlock Holmes in the PBS television series, is distantly related to the author who created the iconic character more than a century ago. Cumberbatch, 40, and the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who died in 1930, were 16th cousins, twice removed, according to the web site Ancestry.com.

Astrological Forecast

BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Bebe Neuwirth was born in Princeton, N.J., on this date in 1958. This birthday gal’s role as Dr. Lilith Sternin earned her two Emmy awards on TV’s “Cheers” and an additional Emmy nomination for “Frasier.”

Official: Power won’t be fully back at Vegas casino for days

The busy New Year’s holiday weekend is likely to come and go before a Rio casino hotel tower in Las Vegas fully recovers from a power outage that prompted a 900-room evacuation, officials said Friday. Spokesman Richard Broome of the Rio’s parent company, Caesars Entertainment, said the company is testing to see whether rooms on the lowest 20 floors can be occupied Friday.

Married to Medicine Houston Recap Episode 9: Havana Sights

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

New Year’s Eve: Country Stars Ring in…

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

2016 was the year of the celebrity open letter, personal essay

Call them open letters, call them personal essays, call them whatever you want: this year has seen more female celebrities express their thoughts in 1000+ words of passionate letters and punctuation marks than ever before. From equal pay, to racism, to what was or was not currently inside their uterus, 2016 was the year famous women ditched publicist statements to find their voice in long-form pieces.

50 things to do in Connecticut New Year’s weekend 2017

Registration will allow you to post comments on ctpost.com and create a ctpost.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” and “Then Came You” are just two of the hits made famous by The Spinners, one of the greatest soul groups of the early 1970s.

Wichita Brewing Companya s wild pizza plans for 2017

You may be hearing that plea a lot this coming year from Wichita chefs and restaurateurs who have agreed to participate in a fun promotion that launches Sunday at Wichita Brewing Company . Owner Greg Gifford, who dreams up WBC’s many inventive promotions, invited me and 11 local restauranteurs to invent a pizza that he’ll serve at both Wichita Brewing Company restaurants, 8815 E. 13th St. N. and 535 N. Woodlawn, throughout 2017.

Where to see fireworks on New Year’s Eve in N.J.

Up and down New Jersey on New Year’s Eve, from the Morristown green to Ocean City, warm, vibrant fireworks will cut through the cold night to usher in 2017. Here’s a listing of parties with pyrotechnics on tap for New Year’s 2017 at a range of local First Night celebrations.

Salvation Army gives gift of relief to single mom

The Osceola Council on Aging Building Strong Families program gives assistance to families struggling to make ends meet and puts them on a path for a stabler future. The Osceola Council on Aging Building Strong Families program gives assistance to families struggling to make ends meet and puts them on a path for a stabler future.

With Trombone Shorty, Famously Hot New Year Brings the Funk at Just the Right Moment

In 2016, one of the biggest albums released by a rapper was really an honest-to-goodness, psychedelic funk record. Indeed, ” Awaken, My Love “, the latest release from Childish Gambino, aka actor Donald Glover , is a loving, fully fleshed-out tribute to some of the genre’s most famous figures – spiraling through the high-winding sensuality of Prince and tripping through the cleverly convoluted excesses of George Clinton.

Fans mourn Michael, as charities talk about his quiet contributions

Grieving fans on Monday mourned the death of George Michael as British charities revealed that the pop star had secretly been a major behind-the-scenes donor who gave his time and money to support cherished causes. The man with the reputation for self-indulgence had actually given millions of pounds to charities involved with helping children, cancer victims and AIDS sufferers.

‘That’s insulting!’: Katie Maloney stands up to Lisa Vanderpump…

SWAT teams dispatched, families flee from ‘gunfire’ and dozens are arrested… all for the sake of a few holiday bargains: Massive brawls break out as shoppers descend on malls across the country Frantic search for actress, 46, after she vanishes en route to Christmas Day dinner and a mystery man is spotted driving her car a day later How long can you REALLY keep your leftovers? Experts reveal how carving meat off the bone, adding salt to your eggs and storing cakes in the freezer could make your meals last months Senior Facebook engineer is arrested for ‘responding to an ad posted by an undercover cop posing as a 15-year-old girl offering sex for cash’ Japan’s prime minister pays his respects at Punchbowl cemetery after arriving in Hawaii for his historic Pearl Harbor visit – but don’t expect an apology Bikini-clad Ivanka Trump and shirtless husband Jared enjoy a Four Seasons family … (more)

Chetna crowned last ever winner of Bake Off on BBC

The Great British Bake Off’s renowned “flavour queen” Chetna Makan has been crowned the last ever winner of the show before it moves channels. Returning to the tent after storming through to the semi-finals in series five, judge Paul Hollywood said her showstopper masterpiece of miniature festive desserts “smashed it out the park”.

Chetna crowned last ever winner of Bake Off on BBC

The Great British Bake Off’s renowned “flavour queen” Chetna Makan has been crowned the last ever winner of the show before it moves channels. Returning to the tent after storming through to the semi-finals in series five, judge Paul Hollywood said her showstopper masterpiece of miniature festive desserts “smashed it out the park”.

George Michael achieved pop music success, but freedom eluded him

A drawing is left with flowers and tributes outside the Oxfordshire home of British pop singer George Michael on December 26, 2016 in Goring, England. Singer George Michael died on Christmas day in his country home in Oxfordshire at the age of 53 on December 25. A drawing is left with flowers and tributes outside the Oxfordshire home of British pop singer George Michael on December 26, 2016 in Goring, England.

George Michael achieved pop music success, but freedom eluded him

A drawing is left with flowers and tributes outside the Oxfordshire home of British pop singer George Michael on December 26, 2016 in Goring, England. Singer George Michael died on Christmas day in his country home in Oxfordshire at the age of 53 on December 25. A drawing is left with flowers and tributes outside the Oxfordshire home of British pop singer George Michael on December 26, 2016 in Goring, England.

Mac McCaughan – “Happy New Year (Prince Can’t Die Again)”

Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan has shared a sorta funny but mostly overwhelmingly bleak new song called “Happy New Year (Prince Can’t Die Again” that reflects on the horrible year we’ve just had. It was written and recorded on Christmas Eve “in a moment of trying to look at any possible bright side of the coming new year after the disaster that was this one,” per the song’s Bandcamp page .

It’s a 10 for Len as Strictly tops Christmas Day ratings in his final show

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special was the most popular programme on TV on Christmas Day, with an average audience of 7.2 million and a peak of 7.6 million tuning in to watch head judge Len Goodman’s final appearance on the panel. Strictly’s festive effort – which saw radio DJ Melvin Odoom crowned the winner, a success following his early exit from the recent series – helped BBC1 to become the most-watched channel of the day.

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Travelscope “Ireland – The West Is Best” Joseph starts his Ireland adventure in the town of Shannon and then heads southwest to the Dingle Peninsula. While on the Peninsula he uncovers a few important Irish secrets like how to draw a proper pint, spout a wee bit of Gaelic without getting tongue-tied, how to root for your horse home at the Dingle races and which pub has the best Irish soda bread and stew.

The Queen’s speech wins festive ratings war for the third year running

Happy holidays from the Trump family! Ivanka, Eric Tiffany and Don Jr share sweet snaps of their Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations in last vacation before they become America’s First Family Rabbi draws parallels between Obama and terrorists for not stopping the UN vote against Israeli settlements as he hosts National Hanukkah Menorah ceremony outside the White House At least 27 people are shot in Chicago over Christmas weekend as the city’s number of homicides spike more than 50 PER CENT from last year ‘Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting p***y:’ Churchgoers in Sri Lanka are left stunned when they open their hymn books to find explicit lyrics to a Tupac song George Michael dies ‘peacefully in his bed’ at his Oxfordshire home aged just 53 as neighbors tell how the reclusive star looked ‘haggard’ in his final days and grieving fans mourn his death George Michael ‘had … (more)

Former St. Louisan bakes up an acclaimed cookbook

When he was a child, Irvin Lin’s favorite dish at St. Louis’ Ted Drewes was an apple pie concrete, which had an entire slice of apple pie mixed into the frozen custard. Now, in his first cookbook, “Marbled, Swirled and Layered,” Lin honors that treat with a dessert inspired by it, Blueberry Crisp Buttermilk Ice Cream.

Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Dec. 27

This photo shows a poster for “Season of Light,” a show at noon and 6 p.m. as part of the Sky Theater schedule daily through Saturday at Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C. Details at 910-575-0033 or www.museumplanetarium.org. Join Rabbi Avi Peret from Temple Emanu-El by the Sea, a Conservative Jewish congregation based at 65th Avenue North and Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, for the Menorah lighting on this fourth night of Hanukkah.

Shows of the Week: A ‘Fam-o-Lee’ Tradition From One of Texas’s Best

When he realized that “Merry Christmas From the Family,” his 1994 tune about a motley clan that gets along well enough during the holidays so long as the margaritas and homemade eggnog keep flowing, was well on its way to becoming the kind of song that can define an artist’s career – at the expense of anything else they’ve written, even – Keen … (more)

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West pose at annual Jenner Christmas party amid rumours of breakup

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have silenced rumours that their relationship is on the rocks and appeared in good spirits at Kris Jenner’s annual festive party on Christmas Eve, according to reports. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have silenced rumours that their relationship is on the rocks and appeared in good spirits at Kris Jenner’s annual festive party on Christmas Eve, according to reports.

Lena Dunham Attempts to Ruin Christmas

Lena Dunham stripped down and donned a tailfin to wish her social media followers a very “mermaid Christmas” on Saturday. The 30-year-old Girls actress-writer posted a photograph of her dressed up as a mermaid to her nearly three million Instagram followers on Christmas Eve.

Former Bake Off contestants return to tent for Christmas special

Mary-Anne Boermans has baked her way to success as her Dutch-inspired festive treats won her the first episode of The Great British Bake Off Christmas specials. Making it through to the final in series two, Boermans just missed out on the top spot to Jo Wheatly, but this time her Christmas pudding and pecan-praline cookies earned her a coveted Paul Hollywood handshake, while he described her show-stopper cake as a “knock-out.”

Boxing Day sales 2016: The top ten best bargains during the biggest period of the year

Melania Trump wears a VERY short dress to church for midnight mass in Florida – as the congregation goes wild for The Donald ‘Congratulations to the baby daddy!’: Trump’s married communications director quits just two days after being appointed as female staffer hints in series of tweets that he has been involved in a ‘John Edwards’ style sex scandal What the Democrats don’t want you to know: Party lost more than 1,030 seats in state legislatures, governor’s mansions and Congress during Barack Obama’s presidency Revealed: The simple formula for dealing with EVERY family member – from prickly mother-in-laws to overexcited children – this Christmas Look who got candy canes for Christmas! Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy their sweet treat as their parents take them to the church in Kate’s home village – where Pippa is getting married in May The Queen misses traditional Christmas … (more)

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Is “Abbey Road” track “The End” the perfect Beatles song to close out 2016 with? “With a Little Help from My Friends,” perhaps? “Get Back”? Atlanta Rhythm Section and Brother Cane guitarist Dave Anderson leads an all-Fab Four New Year’s Eve set. The virtuosic Anderson is also a member of classic-album-replicating performers Black Jacket Symphony.

What to see at the movies this Christmas

A merry Christmas to all! We hope you’re all enjoying this day of unwrapping presents, dining on a holiday feast and spending time with loved ones. But what to do after all the presents are unwrapped, dinner is done and you could use a break from your loved ones? Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for your local movie theater, and this year, there’s a blizzard of cute kids movies, dramas destined for awards and intense action flicks to help celebrate the season with cinema.

Stars Celebrate Holidays With New Baby

Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend the 2016 amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street, on Feb. 10, 2016, in New York City Model Behati Prinsloo and musician Adam Levine arrive at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, on Feb. 22, 2015, in Beverly Hills, California. There is nothing like baby’s first Christmas , even if it’s the parents who will remember it more than the kids.

Escaping the Christmas Hubbub at the Movies

The typical “Jewish Christmas,” of movies and Chinese food is not just for folks who don’t celebrate Christmas. In recent years, movie theaters have been packed on Christmas day, with families, couples and singles who are looking for another way to spend the day.

Around the remote: Chuck Barney’s TV picks for Dec. 25-31

DON’T MISS: New Year’s Eve celebrations – There’s no shame in staying home to party in front of your TV, as long as you clean up the confetti by February. Leading off the night is “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” , which features performances by Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Thomas Rhett and more.

Best-sellers

“Hillbilly Elegy,” by J.D. Vance The investment banker’s account of growing up poor in Appalachia. “Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders,” by Joshua Foer & Dylan Thuras 700 of the world’s most curious places.

Young Patients Are The Stars At Seacrest Studios

Young Patients Are The Stars At Seacrest Studios Getting to stop at a music studio during visits to Children’s Hospital Colorado has made a huge difference for patients like Aidan Rhodes. Couple Calls 911 After Rare Bobcat-Car Collision A couple pulled over south of Lyons after seeing a bobcat hit by a car.

No Christmas like Jamrock’s, says American rapper Safaree

According to the rapper, who escaped the snow in New York to enjoy a more tropical experience, Christmas in Jamaica is like no other place The rapper, who rose from humble beginnings in Hanover to work with the likes of Nicki Minaj, K Michelle, and O.T. Genesis, shared with The Sunday Gleaner his vague memory of his last Christmas in Jamaica. “The house we used to spend Christmas in was a wooden house and was up on a hill with barely any running water and a little fig Christmas tree with just chickens and goats all over the place … real country.

The perfect recipe: hams, carols and a royal fixture

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How writing a Christmas carol is Tim Minchin’s proudest moment

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Islamic Youth Centre attended by accused Christmas terror plotters

Suspects in the Melbourne Christmas Day terror plot ‘studied at the notorious Islamic Youth Centre where teen suicide bomber ‘Jihadi Jake’ Bilardi heard lectures and that was investigated by ASIO This is the Islamic Youth Centre frequented by the young men accused of plotting to bomb Melbourne landmarks in a horror Christmas Day terror attack. The Hume Islamic Youth Centre in Coolaroo, in Melbourne’s north, landed on the ASIO watch-list two years ago after being tied to radical clerics who advocate atrocities against the West, reports The Age.

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Airport Delays: Will you be home for Christmas?

By road or by air, a record number of travelers are expected at Lindbergh Field on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Nearly 8 million Southern California residents and 12.4 million statewide are expected to travel at least 50 miles away from home during the holiday period between Friday and Jan. 2 — a 1.8 percent increase over last year, the Automobile Club of Southern California said.

7 standout movie trends of 2016

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These actresses are winning ‘Elf on the Shelf’

These actresses are winning ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Their mad skills have us feeling very merry Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ioujhE The Christmas season will be coming to a close and we just want to say job well done to a few of our favorite celebrity elves. They managed to outdo themselves yet another year with their Elf on the Shelf vignettes.

Where to eat on New Year’s Eve

If 2016 left a sour taste in your mouth, good news: It’s almost over! What better way to refresh your palate than with a sumptuous holiday repast. Where to eat on New Year’s Eve If 2016 left a sour taste in your mouth, good news: It’s almost over! What better way to refresh your palate than with a sumptuous holiday repast.

How Oprah lost those 40 pounds

Oprah Winfrey revealed this week that she lost more than 40 pounds, and she did it using one of the most popular weight loss programs out there: Weight Watchers. In a story first published on People magazine’s web site, Oprah said she’s still eating the tacos and pasta that she loves, and she doesn’t feel deprived following the Weight Watchers system.

Polly’s new fave: Bone’s grass-fed burgers

Polly’s new fave: Bone’s grass-fed burgers Curtis Bonekemper took the plunge with his business Bone’s Burgers this year. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2iaGdQ2 Having a food truck is like a serious dating relationship: you see how it goes, get to know each other, but keep short of being fully committed.

Even Christmas greenery has a backstory

Even Christmas greenery has a backstory Let’s discuss this special holiday with some fun facts and edibles. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2ib4BRr Christmas has finally arrived and because of the upcoming holidays, I’ve decided to give you and your outdoor living area a short Christmas vacation.

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Despite the snowfall that blanketed New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 17, the musical debuted to a full house, at the Union County Performing Arts Center LOFT theater. ‘Who Am I: A Christmas Lullaby’ opens at UCPAC Despite the snowfall that blanketed New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 17, the musical debuted to a full house, at the Union County Performing Arts Center LOFT theater.

FILE – Merry Christmas decorations

Austin Travis County Integral Care sent a memo asking its employees not to use the words “Merry Christmas” in front of patients. The memo was sent after one patient, who is not Christian, was unhappy with Christmas decorations at one of their clinics.

David Bazan’s melancholy Yule

David Bazan’s new holiday album “Dark Sacred Night” is not a festive release filled with mistletoe, holly and happiness. The indie singer-songwriter instead offers up a batch of Yuletide songs that are quiet, moody and drenched in melancholy.

Little Ronnie to get a BIG Westminster Abbey bash

Little Ronnie to get a BIG Westminster Abbey bash: More than 2,000 people will bid a final farewell to the King of Comedy Ronnie Corbett may have been denied a knighthood before he died in March aged 85 from motor neurone disease, but his friends have ensured the diminutive comedian will be given a send-off befitting a showbusiness giant. I can reveal that on Wednesday, June 7, more than 2,000 people will pack Westminster Abbey for a final farewell to the King of Comedy.

Armed and Gorgeous jewellery shop claims top spot in Nailsworth…

Emma Samms MBE with Armed and Gorgeous staff Sorrell Allen and Vicki Ruther outside the winning shop in Fountain Street ACTRESS Emma Samms MBE was the special guest of honour as the winner of Nailsworth’s annual Christmas window display was announced on Friday. This year’s coveted prize was claimed by Armed and Gorgeous on Fountain Street, who won the trophy for the second year running.

Bob Tamasy: What We Learn From Good Movies

This time of year, traditional holiday movies reappear on various network and cable TV stations, social media, and on DVDs at retail stores, where you can purchase your very own copies of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “A Christmas Story,” and others.

Chance celebrates Obama’s last Christmas in office on ‘SNL’

Hip-hop star Chance the Rapper made sure to hit a high note on the final Christmas before Donald Trump’s presidency. The Chicago-born artist starred in a musical sketch on “Saturday Night Live” celebrating the last Dec. 25 of President Obama’s eight years in office, teaming up with cast member Kenan Thompson in a parody of the Run-DMC holiday hit “Christmas in Hollis.”

Charpentier, – Pastorale de No l’ review

If the problem of organizing music for your Christmas party seems daunting, take a page from the book of the 17th century Duchesse de Guise and commission your own – or simply throw the products of her largesse into your sound system. The Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier was just one of the artists to enjoy the duchess’ patronage, and to judge by this sumptuously performed disc, the Christmas pastorales that he wrote for her household three years running during the 1680s were marvels of musical invention – soulful, expressive, rich in melodic design.

A Dean Martin Christmas?

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5 lucky foods for New Year’s

Enjoy ring shaped foods like doughnuts or bagels before you swear off 5 lucky foods for New Year’s 12 grapes at midnight Ring shaped food And so the year comes full circle. Enjoy ring shaped foods like doughnuts or bagels before you swear off Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://indy.st/1ckgSUF Did you know that in Spain, it’s considered good luck to eat one grape with each stroke of the clock at midnight? Or that in Greece, a pomegranate is smashed on the floor when the clock strikes 12? Around the world, certain foods are thought to bring good fortune when consumed on New Year’s Eve.