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Megan McKenna surprises Loose Women viewers with 'amazing' country singing voice

September 01, 2017

And thank goodness, 'cause it would've been super awkward if her demo had gone pear shape... The Loose Women panel including Stacey Solomon and Linda Robson were also very impressed with her impromptu performance. While another surprised fan commented: 'Didn't realise what a beaut voice @Megan_Mckenna_ has after seeing loose women today'. One tweeted: "Your voice is awesome @Megan_Mckenna_ Good luck for the future x".

Spotify Says Goodbye To Original Video Executive

September 02, 2017

Going forward, "Spotify will focus its video efforts around Rap Caviar, the service's most popular playlist, Rock This and other features". Building out video and podcast content remains a priority for Spotify, the person said, adding that they will have more information to share on future plans soon.

Vivendi SA's (VIVHY) "Neutral" Rating Reaffirmed at JP Morgan Chase & Co

September 02, 2017

The company's 50-day moving average is $22.86 and its 200-day moving average is $20.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $29.73 billion, a PE ratio of 57.828 and a beta of 0.51. Vivendi ( OTCPK:VIVHY ) finished up 3.3% after posting Q2 results where its revenues beat expectations with the help of improvements at Universal Music (powered by summer hit Despacito ) and its struggling Canal Plus TV unit.

Concept poster of PK25 out

September 01, 2017

Pawan Kalyan fans are requesting the makers to reveal the title or theme of the film. Director Trivikram Srinivas, who is known as the "Wizard of Words", has lived up to his name and made this intelligent poster. Music has been given by Anirudh Ravichander . This film will mark Anirudh's Telugu debut. PSPK 25th film is going to be a romantic drama , according to the reports.

Smash Mouth Singer Rushed To Hospital!

September 02, 2017

Steve Harwell , the lead singer of Smash Mouth has been hospitalized. News that Harwell was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy two years ago and has been taking medications for the disease since that time. Symptoms include shortness of breath, leg swelling and bloated stomach. "Due to an emergency illness with a member of the band, tonight's show is now cancelled", the post read.

Kendall Jenner Broke Her Silence About Her Controversial Pepsi Ad

September 01, 2017

The drinks company's "Jump In" promotional film was accused of co-opting the Black Lives Matter campaign by some social media users, and Kendall admitted she was devastated by the criticisms she faced. "Live for now", text read at the end of the now-pulled commercial. Still, Kim has forgiven her sister and hopes others will do the same. "She said on Watch What Happens Live back in May that Kendall was truly sorry about the ad.

Kendall on Pepsi ad backlash: 'It feels like my life is over'

September 02, 2017

Kardashian is pictured attempting to console her 21-year-old sister, saying, "You made a mistake". The look at her reaction is brief right now, but the Kardashians promise you more this fall. "Live bolder. Live louder. She said on Watch What Happens Live back in May that Kendall was truly sorry about the ad. "[Kendall] totally understood at the end of the day, and she felt really very bad for it.

Sam Rockwell to play President Bush

September 01, 2017

Ferrell famously imitated Bush on Saturday Night Live. Adam McKay's shift from comedy to thought-provoking political dramas has been an interesting one, to say the least. Brad Pitt and Dede Garner are also attached to produce the project through their Plan B label. McKay began development on the Cheney movie shortly after winning his Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for The Big Short last year year.

Kylie Jenner's Bizarre Fear Has Us Scratching Our Heads

September 01, 2017

While touring a London zoo with friend Jordyn Woods , she finds herself in a butterfly sanctuary, much to her own dismay. After all, she recently got matching ankle butterfly tattoos with her boyfriend, Travis Scott , who appears to have a penchant for the bug.

Gerard Johnstone to polish 'Justice League Dark' script

September 01, 2017

In related news, a new screenwriter has also been brought in to polish the script. Other directors said to be in the running were Andy Muschietti, who is directing the horror film IT, and Daniel Espinosa, who recently helmed the horror/sci-fi film, Life.

Chelsea cancel contract of French striker Loic Remy

September 01, 2017

He also represented France at the 2014 World Cup but was no more than a bit-part player for the Blues in three seasons, although he did pick up a Premier League winner's medal. "Remy passed a medical on Thursday in London". His slick run of form under Alan Pardew meant that he was linked with moves to Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea in 2014, and Mourinho finally got his man during the summer window.

Horror anthology written & directed by women coming to The CW

September 01, 2017

The CW are developing a horror anthology series called " Black Rose Anthology ", which will be written and directed exclusively by women. Black Rose follows in the footsteps of XX, an anthology of four horror shorts written and directed by women, which premiered at Sundance earlier this year.

Shah Rukh Khan And Little AbRam At Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

September 01, 2017

While the entire family was present at the occasion, Shah Rukh's eldest son Aryan Khan was seen missing from the celebration. These pictures are a treat to all SRK fans. According to the Newspaper, The yet untitled project, which sees Khan reuniting with leading ladies Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif, has been much in news for the fact that it sees the superstar in a truly never-seen-before role - Khan will be seen playing a dwarf in the drama.This marks Rai's first collaboration with Khan ...

Buy, Sell and Hold Suggestions for Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (DNKN)

September 01, 2017

Aerie Pharmaceuticals now has $2.06B valuation. The stock declined 1.05% or $0.6 reaching $56.75 per share. It has outperformed by 163.50% the S&P500. Victory Capital Mgmt invested in 0.06% or 462,390 shares. Gradient Investments Llc decreased its stake in Dunkin Brands Group Inc (DNKN) by 99.14% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Krispy Kreme offering pumpkin spice doughnuts September 8

September 01, 2017

Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnuts will hit stores on Friday, September 8 (and, of course, be gone by the 9th). It's not the first time Krispy Kreme has rolled out this particular doughnut with such a small window of opportunity to enjoy it.

Maruti Suzuki sales rise 23.8% in Aug'17

September 01, 2017

Maruti, which now commands a 50 per cent share in domestic market, sold 151,270 units to dealers last month as against 119,906 units in August last month. "This upsurge in demand has been due to good monsoons and our rural penetration", said Rajan Wadhera, President, Automotive Sector, M&M. Our passenger vehicles grew by 6% and our overall sales grew by 4%.

We can't believe Scarlett Moffatt let her boyfriend do this!

September 01, 2017

The Goggle Box star has unveiled her "shortest hair ever" on social media after revealing her boyfriend cut it into a bob. "I've gone for the bob!" The Gogglebox star has sported long locks for as long as we can remember but that all changed last night when she made a decision to go for the chop after a glass of wine.

Toni Basil Claims 'Mickey' Has Been Used Without Her Permission for Decades

September 01, 2017

The real battle will presumably be between Basil and R&T, as the dancer and her legal team work to prove that misuse of " Mickey " has caused her " sleep deprivation, nightmares, and anxiety ", and that the rights to the song rightfully belong to her.

Mark Ruffalo is marching through Virginia

September 01, 2017

Mark Ruffalo has never been afraid to get political, and now he's taking his activism to the streets. Actor Mark Ruffalo is marching through Virginia with activists as part of the " March to Confront White Supremacy ", a 111-mile walk from Charlottesville , Va., to Washington.

Listen to new 13-minute LCD Soundsystem song 'pulse (v. 1).'

September 01, 2017

The band has partnered with OddFellows for the pop-ups, which will be located in Manhattan (75 E 4th Street) and Brooklyn (175 Kent Avenue) between noon and 6 p.m. It's too expensive. There's a lot of really normal people here which is fine. In a project that has gone well over its due date, Murphy explained in an in-depth interview with the Guardian, that he is looking to move away from a role in producing music.

CBB star Amelia Lily breaks silence on Sam Thompson romance rumours

September 01, 2017

Then he went on Celebrity Big Brother , where he became close with Amelia Lily - and yesterday the pair were spotted on a night out together in London . She told The Daily Mail: "We're friends, we're hanging out". 'Who knows what future holds, but he did take me out and it was lovely. "But he took me out , and we're not rushing into anything, so we'll see ".

Damien Chazelle & Netflix Have 'The Eddy' Musical Drama Series On Dance Card

September 01, 2017

The series, announced by the streaming service Friday, is set in modern-day Paris and follows a club owner, a house band and the city that surrounds them. He also said the tone of the show will be somewhere between La La Land and Chazelle's darker , more cerebral 2014 breakout film Whiplash . His projects have a rhythm all their own, and were incredibly excited for him, Jack, Glen, Alan and the production team to bring their vision for The Eddy to Netflix.

'I Do' a feel-good marriage comedy

September 01, 2017

Understandably so, because Alice and Noah's life is a sham - after seven years of marriage they own a window shade store in Vero Beach, Fla., that is going out of business and they've been trying unsuccessfully to have a child, a problem compounded by the fact that they rarely have sex.

Investment Giant Votes to Require Exxon to Detail Climate Risk Disclosure

September 01, 2017

According to the Wall Street Journal, Vanguard's passive funds have at least a five per cent stake in 468 components of the S&P 500 index. In other words, it is a shop that has plenty of weight to throw around, in essentially every major company that is being traded, and it is increasingly willing to use it.

'Lord of the Flies' all-girl remake sparks backlash

September 01, 2017

Siegel told Deadline that " Lord of the Flies " was especially relevant today, citing interpersonal conflicts and bullying. An all-female perspective would "shift things in a way that might help people see the story anew", he added. Even Golding himself pointed out that his novel's story could only work with men, noting that "women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men, they are far superior and always have been".

Suspect Charged In Stabbing That Killed Man Walking With Wife In Greenpoint

September 01, 2017

Gary Correa was transported from the 94th Precinct to Downtown Brooklyn for arraignment Friday. Carroll, 42, and his wife, Christina Romero Carroll, were steps from their Greenpoint home when Correa and another man charged toward them, police said.

Geneva Advisors LLC Decreases Stake in Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG)

September 01, 2017

The Numeric Investors Llc holds 313,700 shares with $55.74 million value, up from 275,100 last quarter. The stock has a market cap of $48.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.01 and a beta of 0.58. Zacks upgraded the shares of SPG in report on Wednesday, August 26 to "Hold" rating. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.88 in 2016 Q4. Its down 0.12, from 1 in 2016Q3.

US Model Gigi Hadid Is Facing Criticism Following 'Racist' Video Claims

September 01, 2017

But not everyone is as pleased as with the news. Gigi Hadid has since disabled comments on her most recent Instagram post , but that hasn't stopped her Chinese detractors from overtaking every other one of her posts with snake and chicken emojis and angry comments calling her an unrepentant racist .

Wonder Woman star extends support to Lankan girls after controversy

September 01, 2017

Amaya Suriyapperuma and Seshani Cooray chose to dress up as Wonder Woman at the Comic Con 2017 event in Colombo, little did they realise they would become the center of demeaning online memes. "Here's Wonder Woman , and what can she do?" Gadot wrote: "Looking fantastic ladies!", tagging both in the tweet. Before that can happen, Jenkins is reuniting with Wonder Woman star Chris Pine on the TNT miniseries One Day She'll Darken - one of many projects she hopes that will allow her to ...

Warner Bros. Wants Leonardo DiCaprio For The Joker Origin Movie

September 01, 2017

Another potential twist has emerged in Warner Bros.' plans for a Joker origin movie with a report that the studio may be hoping to woo Oscar victor Leonardo DiCaprio to star as the Clown Prince of Crime. There is no tentative release date. The story cites an insider claiming that Jared Leto - who played the Joker in last year's critically-panned Suicide Squad - was "caught off guard" by the development, voicing his displeasure with his agents.

Not sacrificial lambs in Spain

September 01, 2017

Spain are favourite in a key World Cup qualifier in Madrid Saturday, Italy's Daniele De Rossi said Thursday - but the Azzurri will not be "sacrificial lambs". It's no small gesture. Like Italy, we want to qualify for the World Cup automatically, we want to avoid the play-offs, where anything can happen."After facing Italy, Spain travel to Liechtenstein, who they blitzed 8-0 in Lopetegui's first competitive game in charge".

Avril Lavigne Gives Fans an Update on Status of New Album

September 01, 2017

Lavigne, 32, added. "I can't wait to share the new music I'm working on, I promise it'll be here before you know it!" "It hasn't just been a hard battle", she wrote on Instagram , "but it's also been enlightening and will reflect in my new music, artistry, life, and personally.

Benji Madden marks Cameron Diaz's b`day with adorable post

September 01, 2017

Cameron Diaz has been linked to a number of famous faces in the years since she hit it big, including producer Carlos de la Torre, Matt Dillon, Kelly Slater, Jared Leto, Justin Timberlake, Alex Rodriguez, and Paul Sculfor, but it wasn't until 2014, when she began dating Benji Madden that she became interested in settling down.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 wireless earbuds are pretty and crammed with tech

September 01, 2017

Available in either black or "charcoal sand" - dark grey - the B&O Play E8 will set you back £259 when they land in the United Kingdom come mid-October. As soon as the earphones are placed in the case they automatically begin charging so they are charged for their next use. Bang & Olufsen never adopt a new technology until it can guarantee that the audio quality is up to its usual high standards.

#19yearslater: JK Rowling celebrates the day Harry Potter's son goes to Hogwarts

September 01, 2017

On Friday, 1 September 2017, Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley travelled to King's Cross station with their three children, James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna. Harry Potter fanatics are celebrating September 1, 2017 - the date Harry Potter's son set off to the wizarding school on the Hogwarts Expres for the first time.

Bareilly Ki Barfi continues impressive run, earns Rs. 27 crores at BO

September 01, 2017

The film released on August 18, 2017 and is running successfully in theatres. "Today, Bollywood Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted the box office collection for the movie titled " Bareilly Ki Barfi " on his Twitter account along with a caption saying, "#BareillyKiBarfi [Week 2] Friday 1.15 cr, Sat 1.75 cr, Sun 2.30 cr, Monday 75 lakhs, Tue 75 lakhs, Wednesday 85 lakhs.

Here's Spotify's Most Streamed Songs of Summer 2017

September 01, 2017

At No. 2 on the global list is is " Wild Thoughts " by DJ Khaled , Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, which is No. 3 on the USA list. French Montana and Swae Lee's " Unforgettable " was number three, and Calvin Harris, Pharrell Williams, Big Sean & Katy Perry held it down at number 7 with " Feels ".

Kamal Haasan calls on Kerala CM Pinarayi, sets off political rumor mills

September 01, 2017

Kamal Hasaan on Friday said he has been talking to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and is also meeting other political leaders before making a final call. He said Kamal had been a friend for long but was seeing him for the first time after becoming the CM. "Even though the visit was personal in nature, we discussed south Indian politics and also the overall political situation in Tamil Nadu", he said.

United CEO Is Said to Offer $1 Million for Employee Storm Relief

September 01, 2017

A typical day would see 480 departures from Houston, United's second-largest hub. United has been able to accommodate passengers that were scheduled to connect over Houston on other flights, says Kirby. The airline canceled about 2,000 flights. "After the airports opened, there was rebuilding to be done, and people just didn't travel for a while". Hobart added that Houston Bush had suffered minimal damage, if any, from the flooding wrought by Hurricane Harvey.

Brooklyn Beckham Poses for Edgy New Photo Shoot

September 01, 2017

The photographs were posted on the Instagram account of both. However, they didn't get the reaction that they were expecting. Brooklyn has since deleted one of the gun-posing pictures off his Instagram, and has instead chose to take a family-friendly approach by dedicating a post to his brother Romeo's birthday.

Trump says 'talking is not the answer' regarding North Korea

September 01, 2017

A United States official, however, told CNN the test had been planned for a long time and before North Korea's latest provocation. "The Security Council stresses that these DPRK actions are not just a threat to the region, but to all United Nations member states", said the statement , issued after closed-door talks at United Nations headquarters.

Oklahoma State: Hurricane observations

September 01, 2017

The backup to Hill, a highly-debated position in the offseason, proved to be no problem as freshman J.D. King got the nod and ran for 95 yards. The Cowboys, wary of home upsets after last year's stunning loss to Central Michigan, were never in danger in this one.

What happens in the brain to make us 'catch' yawns

September 01, 2017

Yawning they say is like needing to cough. Which, I think we all know from personal experience, it certainly is. Contagious yawning isn't unique to humans, either. "Using electrical stimulation we were able to increase excitability and in doing so increase the propensity for contagious yawning", said Jackson. To test out their theory, the team then stimulated the motor cortex through TMS and found that it would artificially increase participant's propensity for contagious yawning.

Harvey victim plays hauntingly handsome piano in flooded home

September 01, 2017

He says many have told him it has helped them take a timeout from the chaos of the flooding. Harding posted his video of playing on the piano on Instagram with a message reflecting upon the havoc that Hurricane Harvey had raged. Harding found the piano survived the flood and chose to play. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For in this hope we were saved.

Ban Arjun Reddy, women activists demand

September 01, 2017

Durga Bhavani. They alleged that the movie's content was objectionable. The movie has been facing the heat from the senior leaders and politicians however the youth seemed not to bother about these. In this film, a girl becomes pregnant as a result of ragging. "I have already lodged complaints with the Censor Board and city police commissioner Mahender Reddy", the Congress leader said.

Fill the Boot raises $9377 to fight muscular dystrophy

September 01, 2017

Funds raised through 2017 Woodbury Fill the Boot events empower families with life-enhancing resources and support that open new possibilities and maximize independence so they can experience the world without any limits. However, in the previous year, four treatments have been approved, two for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, one for spinal muscular atrophy and one for ALS.

'I was ashamed': Nicole Scherzinger on her secret battle with bulimia

September 01, 2017

Now fully recovered, Nicole told the magazine: "When I got The Pussycat Dolls , it really amplified [her eating disorder] because it had so much to do with showing your body off". Nicole went on to reveals that she hopes to fit a family in there too, revealing: "After that I want to do more movies, more theatre, more charity work and then in five years' time hopefully I'll hopefully have a family".

An Actual Fire Is Burning Close to Burning Man

September 01, 2017

Burning Man is an annual arts and music festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert that's been drawing massive crowds of up to 70,000 people since 1990. The location where Burning Man is held in the Black Rock Desert is managed by the BLM. During the shutdown, Burning Man's official Facebook page urged festival-goers to do what they could to avoid the route. Although the fire remains far from the festival, "there is a potential for the fire to progress toward the Burning Man event area", ...

'Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi' up for season 2

September 01, 2017

The latest development suggests that the channel has asked the makers of Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi to revive the show! Unfortunately, the show went off air anyway. "We are not changing the storyline and will resume from where we left it". "We suddenly learnt that August 14 was our last day at work", said Erica ( Mirror , August 21) as she prepared to take off on a vacation, while Shaheer took the news in his stride.

Aftab Shivdasani marries Nin Dusanj in Sri Lanka. See the wedding pics

September 01, 2017

A while ago the couple went on a vacation to Sri Lanka and fell in love with the property, so much so that the couple chose to have their wedding functions there. Sharing pictures from the ceremony, Aftab wrote on Instagram, "My beloved, words fail to describe my love for you". I couldn't be happier, I thank the Lord everyday for having you in my life.

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