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Gladys Knight Slammed For Agreeing To Sing At The Superbowl

January 18, 2019

The seven-time Grammy victor will kick off the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 3. The Saints and Rams will replay their Week 9 showdown this Sunday with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line. CBS will broadcast this year's Super Bowl from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 3. She closed with the hopes that the anthem can unite, not divide next month.

Celine Dion to pull R. Kelly collaboration from streaming services

January 18, 2019

Kelly - in 1998 for her holiday album These are Special Times , but after accusations of sexual assault were made by a host of women against Kelly in new Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. A host of women have come forward and accused Kelly of sexual assault in the documentary series " Surviving R. Kelly ". "But, anytime they do anything erratic, they just gonna pull up the full documentaries on him", West said on Sunday, in seeming defense of the singer.

New Ghostbusters film to be released in 2020

January 18, 2019

It is not a reboot. The younger Reitman made his directorial debut with Thank You For Smoking in 2005 after appearing in front of the camera as an actor in the films Twins , Ghostbusters II , Kindergarten Cop , Dave and Fathers' Day .

Kangana Ranaut refuses to bow down to Karni Sena

January 18, 2019

We won't tolerate such nonsense. Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is just a few days away from its release and once again the film has landed in troubled waters. Manikarnika portrays Rani Laxmibai's strength and bravery as she fought for her motherland. The production house spokesperson rubbished the reports of any affair in the film and said, "There is no affair shown in the film".

'Tonight Show' opens with 'Hamilton' performance in Puerto Rico

January 18, 2019

Feliciano, 73, says he is performing out of love for Puerto Rico which has suffered immensely at the hands of Hurricane Maria, which hit in September of 2017. Tonight's episode of The Tonight Show took place in Puerto Rico. "And the opening line of that song is, 'In the eye of the hurricane, there's quiet'".

Ariana Grande: '7 Rings' Song Stream, Lyrics, & Download

January 18, 2019

Ariana Grande at Tiffany & Co buying 7 rings for her new music video. Now, Grande is back with yet another new single, " 7 rings ". Set to the "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music , the songstress makes her love for the finer things in life known.

Netflix won't remove Lac-Megantic footage from 'Bird Box'

January 18, 2019

It sees net income of $253 million for the first quarter, well below analysts' average estimate of $371 million. Netflix is being criticized over its use of footage from a real-life tragedy to depict fake events in its breakout hit movie " Bird Box ".

Prince Philip is involved in a auto crash while driving

January 18, 2019

Motorist Roy Warne told the BBC on Friday that he helped Prince Philip out of his Land Rover through either the sunroof or the windscreen after it came to rest on its side in Thursday's accident. It was a scary day for the royals after Prince Philip , 97, was in a auto accident with another vehicle near the Sandringham Estate . Concerns have been raised in the past about the safety of the A149.

Elon Musk announces Tesla cutting 7% of workforce

January 18, 2019

Musk also wrote that the apparent workforce growth of 30% past year is "more than we can support", so Tesla intends to retain just "the most critical" contractors and temporary workers. But it still fell far short of a goal set almost three years ago of manufacturing 500,000 vehicles for the year. That goal was announced in May of 2016 based on advance orders for its mid-range Model 3 , which sells for 44,000 dollars.

Ant McPartlin set to return to Britain's Got Talent this week

January 18, 2019

Filming on the next series of Britain's Got Talent is set to begin in London on Friday with host Ant McPartlin returning to the fold. In August past year, Ant revealed he's taking a break from presenting with co-host Declan Donnelly to focus on recovering from his painkiller addiction, months after his drink-driving arrest in April.

Prince Philip 'shocked and shaken' but uninjured after vehicle overturns in crash

January 18, 2019

The Queen and the duke have been staying at Sandringham estate since late December. That the palace would even notify the media about such an accident was the first inkling that this wasn't a simple fender-bender. "He is of course very independent and he has been a very active man". The duke drove former USA president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle during the Obama's state visit in 2016.

TV journalist Chris Hansen accused of bouncing checks

January 18, 2019

In the summer of 2017, police said Hansen ordered several promotional items including t-shirts, mugs and decals from a local company for upcoming marketing events. Hansen did not send another check, according to authorities. "I sold a boat to cover the rest of this and need to pick up the payment this afternoon".

Ronda Rousey Confirmed For Mortal Kombat 11 Role

January 18, 2019

The Nerd Mag later sent a private message to the Reddit user and learned of other interesting details. "Now I get to voice her in Mortal Kombat 11 ". Kung Lao and a restored-from-zombification Liu Kang also appeared in cinematic form during the opening trailer and what appeared to be Kabal flashed up briefly during an interview about the return of streaming show Kombat Kast.

Disney Announces Live Action Remake of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"

January 18, 2019

An early attempt led to the animated film and another resulted in a limited TV series on ABC. Butterfly playwright will write the script with Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz penning the music. The remake will be produced by Mandeville Films and Josh Gad , who voiced the character Olaf in the blockbuster " Frozen ". Will Smith will portray the Genie in the live-action Aladdin , set to hit theaters in May.

Legendary Television Icon Betty White Turns 97!

January 18, 2019

Beloved entertainment icon Betty White has amassed a slew of credits over her lifetime... and fortunately, the soap world gets to call the American treasure one of its own, thanks to her run as Ann on The Bold and the lovely! "I try every year".

'John Wick: Chapter 3' trailer dreams the impossible dream

January 18, 2019

There's tons of cool-looking action, including Wick being chased on horseback through the streets of Manhattan, and an appearance from Sophia, the new character played by Halle Berry . Following the events of John Wick: Chapter 2 , the sharp-suited "Baba Yaga" himself has brought down the wrath of many vengeful gods, all of whom fancy a $14 million payday.

‘A lack of respect’: ‘Bird Box’ used actual footage from disaster

January 18, 2019

In a statement to BBC , Pond 5 said it deeply regretted the footage being "taken out of context and used in entertainment programming". High school ethics teacher Guillaume Bouchard noticed real footage from the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster was being used in the show to depict a train-wreck in London.

Liam Neeson's nephew dies 5 years after tragic fall

January 18, 2019

Liam Neeson 's nephew, Ronan Sexton , has died five years after sustaining serious head injuries from a fall , PEOPLE confirms. Sexton's death comes five years after he sustained a 20-foot fall that resulted in a severe head injury. Following the sad news of Ronan's death, parish priest Fr Luke McWilliams told The Belfast Telegraph the family asked for privacy as they mourned their loss.

Prince Philip uninjured in traffic accident

January 17, 2019

Eyewitnesses say they saw the Duke walk from the accident into another auto badly shaken. A spokesman added that police and ambulance crews attended and two people in one of the vehicles suffered minor injuries. The Queen and Prince Philip have been staying at Sandringham since Christmas, with the Duke retiring from royal duties in August 2017. The Queen and the prince have been at Sandringham for several days and attended church on Sunday.

Super Dragon Ball Heroes Is Coming To Nintendo Switch

January 17, 2019

Western release adds PC version. Bandai Namco has some big Dragon Ball-related announcements in store for this month. Universe 11 is one of the universes that competes in the Tournament of Power in Dragon Ball Super , and is home to a number of fan favourite characters.

Mariah Carey suing former Assistant for Blackmailing her with "Embarrassing" Videos

January 17, 2019

The assistant claims Carey "had knowledge of the [conduct], as much of such improper conduct was carried out against [Shakhnazaryan] with Carey's knowledge, permission and/or in Carey's presence". Now the assistant in question, Lianna Azarian , has filed her own lawsuit, in which she alleges Mariah's former manager Stella Bulochnikov subjected her to racist bullying and sexual degradation! Carey's rep continued to criticize Azarian and justified the lawsuit in a statement to E! She's ...

Boney Kapoor initiates legal action against film exploiting Sridevi's name

January 17, 2019

Sridevi's husband Boney Kapoor has sent a legal notice to the makers of the film. "We will face it (the legal case)". The film's official teaser was launched on Sunday and looks like it tried to cash on Kapoor's wife and veteran actress Sridevi's death.

'To Catch a Predator' Host Chris Hansen Accused of Issuing Bad Checks

January 17, 2019

It is unclear when Promotional Sales provided Hansen with the items for which he did not pay. He was released without bond and signed a promise to appear in court. Hansen said he would pay for the merchandise before it was delivered. A check was written on behalf of Hansen News LLC three months after receiving the invoice in September 2017.

Burger King Jabs Trump over Misspelled 'Hamberders' Tweet

January 17, 2019

Trump is a noted lover of fast food and thinks college kids would enjoy that as well and as such provided a spread of various offerings from Wendy's and McDonald's , served on the finest silver platters the White House has to offer.

Prince Harry Had a "Ginger" Bonding Moment with a Young Girl

January 17, 2019

Kensington Palace and The Met police haven't publicly commented on the reports . "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019", the announcement read.

Iran claims USA has detained journalist Marzieh Hashemi

January 17, 2019

Hashemi, born Melanie Franklin, had arrived in the U.S. to visit her ill brother and other family members. Furthermore, she has been offered only pork as meal - which is forbidden under Islamic law - and even denied bread and any other halal food after refusing to consume the meat.

YouTube revises policy, bans dangerous prank videos

January 17, 2019

YouTube wants users to know that risky viral challenges or pranks like the Tide Pod challenge have no place on the video platform. YouTube said it can be a home for light-hearted pranks but reinforced that stunts which put people in danger were against its site policy .

Steve Carrell to star in new workplace comedy 'Space Force' at Netflix

January 16, 2019

Created by Carell and Daniels, their latest workplace comedy will follow the men and women tasked with developing this new initiative. Back on June 18, Trump announced that he was directing the Pentagon to create a " Space Force " as an independent branch of the USA military to ensure the safety of U.S.

Paris Jackson Speaks Out About Reports She's Seeking Treatment for 'Emotional Health'

January 16, 2019

Paris Jackson has checked herself into a rehabilitation facility to aid her "wellness plan". Saying that she tried to grow up too fast and that she was not really a good person, Paris dished that 'I was insane. I've had enough friends OD to send me that message'. Paris eventually sought help through a residential therapy program after the 2013 suicide attempt.

The Killers Release Powerful New Song "Land of the Free"

January 16, 2019

Video director Spike Lee said on Instagram that the song "Could Not Have Dropped At A Better Time" and sent his prayers to the hundreds of thousands of federal workers now working without pay or furloughed due to the ongoing government shutdown .

Apple Music coming to select Verizon Unlimited plans at no extra cost

January 16, 2019

This new announcement goes further, handing customers of Verizon's Beyond Unlimited and Above Unlimited plans a subscription to Apple Music on an ongoing basis. The carrier is now offering a gratis premium subscription to the latter's music streaming service to all Beyond Unlimited and Above Unlimited users - those on the Go Unlimited tier get a free six-month trial.

Meghan Markle wears H&M to new animal patronage Mayhew

January 16, 2019

The exchange, which was caught on camera, came as Meghan visited Mayhew, a United Kingdom animal charity of which she is now patron. Meghan The Duchess of Sussex holds Jack Russel dog called "Minnie" during her visit to Mayhew animal welfare charity on Wednesday Jan.

Jason Reitman Directing New Ghostbusters Film, Will Continue From Originals

January 16, 2019

Ghostbusters 3 is co-written and directed by Jason Reitman , the son of original Ghostbusters helmer Ivan Reitman . Unlike The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man when he was rampaging through the streets of New York, Jason Reitman has managed to sneak up on film fans everywhere with the news that he's about to unleash a brand new Ghostbusters film.

How Chris Pratt Told Anna Faris He Was Getting Engaged

January 16, 2019

Faris, 42, joked that she is "not very good" at officiating weddings. On the latest episode of her " Unqualified " podcast , Anna said, " Chris texted me this morning and he was like, 'I proposed to Katherine last night.' And I was like, 'Ah, that's unbelievable'".

Amazon updates Fire TV Stick with new Alexa voice remote

January 16, 2019

The First TV Stick is an entry-level device that costs only $39.99, making it one of the cheapest Fire TV options. Today Amazon announced that they will be updating the Fire TV Stick by adding a new remote. The stick can stream content in 1080p quality. The 4K model offers slightly upgraded features, including a 1.7GHz quad-core processor, Dolby Atmos audio, and 4K Ultra HD streaming with support for HDR, HDR 10, HLG, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.

Allegations Over Streaming Numbers at Jay-Z's Tidal Probed

January 16, 2019

Elisabeth Harbo-Lervik, the Chief Public Prosecutor at Norway's National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (Okokrim) confirmed an investigation is underway, telling DN it is "still in its early stages".

New Gillette Commercial Is Brilliant Response To #MeToo & Toxic Masculinity

January 16, 2019

We're inviting all men along this journey with us - to strive to be better, to make us better, and to help each other be better. "When we as men, when we as a culture, realize some of the things that we say, some of the things that we do and some of the things that we allow to happen around us can be changed if we're willing to step up and in essence be real men".

Rihanna sues her father, claiming he's using her name for profit

January 16, 2019

Rihanna is reportedly suing her father, Ronald Fenty and his entertainment company for using her name professionally without her consent. Rihanna , who has multiple business endeavors under the Fenty name including Fenty Beauty , Savage X Fenty , and Fenty PUMA, says she sent several cease and desist letters to her father and his partner, but to no avail.

'Africa' Is Playing Endlessly Somewhere In The Namibian Desert

January 16, 2019

Speakers sit on six of the pillars with a centre pillar holding up a solar-powered MP3 player, the little device ensuring one of the greatest '80s songs plays for eternity. "Some [Namibians] love it and some say it's probably the worst sound installation ever", the 27-year-old said. Though Africa is named after the continent, the song has turned more into a soothing anthem for Americans that speaks to the ideals of Africa .

Effervescent 'Hello, Dolly!' icon Carol Channing mourned

January 15, 2019

Channing, a Tony award victor, was the actress who portrayed Dolly Levi in " Hello Dolly! ". It was supremely Carol Channing . Channing was not the immediate choice to play Dolly , a matchmaker who receives her toughest challenge yet when a rich grump seeks a suitable wife.

R Kelly risks eviction from Chicago studio

January 15, 2019

Kelly, accused of serial sexual predation and abuse, tried to silence one of his accusers, Faith Rodgers , by making threats against her reputation and character, she said. There have been suggestions that Kelly never actually knew her real age, however, a video has emerged of R. Kelly describing her as "14-years-old" while recording with her in a studio.

Samuel L. Jackson Drops Major "Avengers: End Game" Spoiler About Captain Marvel

January 15, 2019

Spider-Man, who was turned into dust at the end of Infinity War , is clearly alive and well at some point down the line, as is Nick Fury and Maria Hill, who both appear in the Spider-Man trailer despite falling victim to Thanos' Snapture.

Netflix just increased prices more than ever

January 15, 2019

In fact, last quarter Netflix said its subscriber pool has grown by 10.7% year over year, and it now sits at 58 million subscribers in the USA and 78 million internationally. In 2019, a price increase is great news for Netflix's competition - and competition is abundant. The new prices will affect all new customers in the United States, and will be rolled out to existing customers over the next three months.

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Features Classic Spidey Theme Song

January 15, 2019

This time, Peter Parker ( Tom Holland ) and his rag-tag group of friends are headed to Europe for their summer vacation. Samuel L Jackson's character has a job in mind for Peter Parker and it is not clear why he does not go to the Avengers instead.

‘West Side Story’ Remake Casts Newcomer as Maria

January 15, 2019

Spielberg has also cast Broadway actress Ariana DeBose as Anita and David Alvarez as Bernardo . The director previously told The Hollywood Reporter: 'When we began this process a year ago, we announced that we would cast the roles of Maria , Anita , Bernardo , Chino and the Sharks with Latina and Latino actors.

Tom Cruise confirms two new Mission: Impossible movies

January 15, 2019

Director Christopher McQuarrie , who helmed 2018's Mission Impossible: Fallout and 2015's Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation , will be back in the director's chair for these films . This is very similar to the way Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame were filmed . The first few sequels in the big screen Mission: Impossible series had distinctively different directors and styles.

Kanye Compares R. Kelly To Michael Jackson - Kim Kardashian Tries To Explain

January 15, 2019

Appearing on the show with sisters Kourtney and Khloe, the 38-year-old broke her silence on claims that a surrogate was "well into" her pregnancy with their fourth child and due as soon as May. His comments are most likely referencing the upcoming documentary titled Leaving Neverland about Michael Jackson and all the sexual abuse accusations against him.

Cuaron's 'Roma' a top victor at the Critics' Choice Awards

January 14, 2019

Last week at the Golden Globes , where he also scooped an award, he compared to Cheney to "Satan". "Bradley, you are a magical filmmaker", Gaga said of her director and costar, 44. Newton won best supporting actress in a drama series for her role in Westworld , while Rhys took home the male equivalent for The Americans . "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" won the Best Animated Feature award, beating out stiff competition from Pixar-Disney's "The Incredibles 2", Disney's "Ralph ...

Game of Thrones prequel cast member nearly appeared on original show

January 14, 2019

A new trailer has some fresh footage of the Stark children navigating the crypts of Winterfell - surely a stylistic teaser rather than an actual sequence from the show - that closes out with the premiere date: 14 April. That was the big reveal from season seven: that Jon Snow , who previously thought he was the bastard son of Ned and a sex worker, was actually the son of Lyanna and Rhaegar Targaryen - meaning he's the true heir to the Iron Throne .

Chris Pratt announces engagement to Schwarzenegger

January 14, 2019

Here we go!,' he wrote in the caption for his roughly 22 million followers. Proud to live boldly in faith with you. "It's only been a few months but Chris and Katherine are both very serious about the relationship and their friends wouldn't be surprised if they got engaged sooner rather than later".

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