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Cowboy Bebop's Shinichiro Watanabe directing a Blade Runner 2049 anime prequel

September 18, 2017

Shinichiro Watanabe, director of anime classics such as Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo , is directing an animated short that is tied into the upcoming film Blade Runner 2049 . Blade Runner is returning to the silver screen with Blade Runner 2049 starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, who will be reprising his role as Decker, the original film's protagonist.

Ben Affleck joins girlfriend Lindsay Shookus at the Emmys

September 18, 2017

David kept it casual with his khaki trousers and black shirt paired with a blue jacket. The " Argo " filmmaker and producer Lindsay Shookus opted out of making their red carpet debut as a couple at the glitzy ceremony, which honored excellence in television, but they showed no signs of trying to hide their relationship and the 45-year-old actor was elated when his partner's show, " Saturday Night Live ", won the Outstanding Variety Sketch Series accolade.

Raiden's Injustice 2 trailer has electricity and a Black Lightning skin

September 18, 2017

Everyone in the live streamed arena and those watching at home continued to stay tuned after the final match concluded. Simply put, Raiden looks awesome. Somebody like Livewire, Static or Black Lightning. You get him if you have the Ultimate Edition of the game. Much like how Raiden plays in the Mortal Kombat series, his Injustice 2 iteration has plenty of aggressive moves and switch ups.

Riz Ahmed first Asian man to win acting award at Emmy

September 18, 2017

Buzzfeed notes Ahmed is the first male actor of Asian ancestry to win an acting Emmy, and the second of any gender to do so. The rapper/actor was nominated not only for his work as Nasir "Naz" Khan, a young man accused of murder in this HBO limited series, but also for guest work on the final season of "Girls " as Hannah's (Lena Dunham) surf instructor-turned-baby daddy.

US House Republican says tax plan won't have specific rates

September 18, 2017

President Trump can't do it no matter how much he talks about it, only Congress can do it. The chances of Congress actually eliminating all those tax breaks are nearly exactly zero, meaning that while it's technically possible to cut individual tax rates to Trump-like levels, it's "highly improbable", the Tax Policy Center's Howard Gleckman says .

Lady Gaga shares emotional post as she postpones tour due to illness

September 18, 2017

The star continued: "I use the word "suffer" not for pity, or attention, and have been disappointed to see people online suggest that I'm being dramatic, making this up, or playing the victim to get out of touring. The statement says that she plans to spend the next seven weeks proactively working with her doctors to heal from this and past traumas that still affect her daily life, and result in severe physical pain in her body.

Actress Abduction: Actor Dileep's Bail Plea Rejected

September 18, 2017

This was the fourth bail plea submitted by the actor in the sensational case that shook the entire nation after a popular South Indian actress was waylaid on a highway by a gang led by main accused Pulsar Suni on February 17. According to the latest news reports, Dileep's wife Kavya Madhavan's role is being investigated by the police though she has not been named as an accused yet.

Anna Faris' hilarious public return after Pratt split

September 18, 2017

As she walked out on stage with Allison Janney to present the gong for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, Anna appeared emotional as the audience clapped and cheered . While Chris hit the red carpet just days after the news of their marriage breakdown, Anna has kept firmly out of the spotlight. 'Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating, ' the Guardians Of The Galaxy star wrote on Facebook.

Emmys 2017: Alec Baldwin Mocks Trump While Accepting Emmy for SNL

September 18, 2017

Michaels reflected on the show's very first season during his acceptance speech, saying that he predicted there would never be a season "as insane, as unpredictable, as frightening" and "as exhilarating". "This is the biggest audience to witness an Emmys , period", Spicer said, standing behind a lectern. John Lithgow scooped the first Emmy Award of the night for his role as Sir Winston Churchill in The Crown .

Leah Remini Claims Jada Pinkett Smith Is a Scientologist

September 18, 2017

According to Leah , Jada has been a longtime member of the controversial enterprise. Cruise allegedly had everyone playing hide-and-seek at his estate that evening. However, they have always denied these claims. Surprisingly, Will and Jada had opened up a Scientology School at one point, but it has since closed for unknown reasons; probably due to possible negative media exposure and its potential affect on their respective careers.

Watch the 2017 Emmys Red Carpet Live Stream

September 18, 2017

It was certainly a surprising and amusing bit Colbert pulled, but some on Twitter have pointed out how uncomfortable they are by Spicer - who spent months lying and scheming on Trump's behalf - becoming a genial celebrity. "There were over 450 original scripted shows made this year". That might not have been much of a loss the way things were going. But no Latinos and only one Asian-American - " Master of None " star and co-creator Aziz Ansari - were nominated.

Sterling K. Brown Just Gave the Most Moving Emmys Speech

September 18, 2017

To our producers and directors, in particular, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra, and the insane cool Ken Olin. I love him for taking me on this journey. I didn't get that loud. "So I'm bugging out!" Staring at the statue in his hand, the actor said incredulously, "When I think about it, like Walter White held this joint?" I don't want to be a flash in the pan...

Carl Zeiss Jena score unsportsmanlike goal which sends SV Meppen players mad

September 18, 2017

Meppen held a 2-0 lead almost 12 minutes after the break when Jena, the home side, cut the deficit in half. But, despite the entire Meppen team coming to a standstill, the referee never blew the whistle, and Jena player Soeren Eismann seized on the opportunity to steal the ball and race forward, bringing the score to 2-1.

House GOP plan will boost tax revenue and satisfy businesses

September 18, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress would have a hard time slashing the corporate tax rate to below 26 percent, even if they eliminated almost every business tax preference, according to a study released on Wednesday. The territorial system used by a majority of our worldwide counterparts limits the tax liability faced by a company to the jurisdiction in which the income was earned.

Demi Lovato Will Talk About Her Sexuality in Her Documentary

September 18, 2017

Lovato did confirm that some questions regarding her sexuality would be addressed in her new YouTube documentary, Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated , out October 12. While Demi Lovato's personal life remains shrouded in mystery, speculation has been rife about her dating life and especially the pop star's sexuality.

Dolphins' Jarvis Landry 'Expected To Play Without Limitation' In Week 2

September 18, 2017

Melvin Gordon scored on a 1-yard run and Younghoe Koo kicked a field goal in the first half. The Chargers missed a late field goal attempt, wide right, which clinched the win for Miami. The paid attendance was announced at 25,381, including many fans clad in aqua Dolphins jerseys. For the next three years the Chargers will play at the almost 30,000 seat Stub Hub Center in Carson.

Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PTLA) Rating Reiterated by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc

September 18, 2017

PTLA has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PTLA) has made its way to a 12-month gain of 201.68%. The EVP now owns $0 of the stock according to the SEC filing. There has been some selling insider activity on Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTLA) shares saw heavy trading volume with 1,115K shares changing hands in the last trading session.

Highly Traded Stock: H&R Block, Inc. (HRB)

September 18, 2017

Insiders have sold a total of 1,473,471 shares of company stock valued at $45,309,203 in the last ninety days. Beta is also an important valuation ratio for analyzing the stock of the company, JUNO has its industry and Sector's beta remains at 0.86 and 0.79 respectively.

PeeCee dazzles in white at 2017 Emmy Awards

September 18, 2017

Priyanka Chopra at 69th Primetime Emmy Awards. The feathered hem of the dress gave a flawless finish. Priyanka Chopra will be presenting tonight (like last year) along with actors such as Nicole Kidman. Even at the red carpet, Priyanka could not stop flaunting her stunning outfit. Here's a glimpse of how Priyanka teased her fans on Instagram story, the snippets of which were shared on Twitter by her fan club.

Paul Bettany Wraps Work On 'Star Wars' Han Solo Film

September 18, 2017

We have no idea who Bettany is playing exactly in the movie, but a lot of people are thinking that his character will act as some sort of replacement for Michael K. This is the third time the two have collaborated in their careers, following A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code . Howard has worked with Bettany before.

US Rolling Stone Magazine To Be Put Up For Sale

September 18, 2017

Pecker. Of course, Rolling Stone has been whittled down to nothing after its heyday in the Sixties, Seventies, and Eighties. Erdely's Rolling Stone article about Coakley's three-hour long gang rape on top of broken glass at a fraternity party sparked a national uproar.

US House Speaker Ryan leaves door open on taxes, deficit

September 18, 2017

Without reform and simplification, the tax code will leave America on an uneven playing field with the rest of the world and all Americans will pay the price for it. "We are looking for the middle class and we are looking for jobs - jobs being the economy". With the suggested income tax cuts, there is room for modest increases in these two programs.

The Crown's John Lithgow wins first Emmy Award of the night

September 18, 2017

During his acceptance speech, Baldwin did the unsurprising move and took the opportunity to bash the Trump. Baldwin won the comedy supporting actor Emmy for his withering impersonations of Trump on Comcast Corp's NBC's satirical series " Saturday Night Live ".

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) Stake Raised by Chilton Investment Co. LLC

September 18, 2017

During the session shares traded on below-average volume. (NASDAQ:BNSO) has risen 78.57% since September 14, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 29.22% the S&P500. (NYSE:TMO). Bridgewater Assocs LP holds 28,700 shares or 0.04% of its portfolio. Hemenway Lc owns 550 shares. Finally, Covington Capital Management increased its holdings in shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific by 0.9% in the second quarter.

Minnesota woman paralyzed after freak hammock accident

September 18, 2017

Watching her 4-year-old daughter play in a park near Bemidji, Pfannenstein and Janssen set up their hammock between two large birch trees. "People do it all the time, we've done it all the time, we are very adventurous", Janssen said. Alyssa can already feel touch, and is praying for a full recovery. "We just want to appreciate every miracle", her boyfriend, Justin Janssen, said.

Veep Continues Its Emmy Streak With Another Best Comedy Series Win

September 18, 2017

Ch-ch-check out the clip of the Veep fam's third Best Comedy win (above)! She has been nominated for 24 Emmys over her decades-long career. In her speech, Louis-Dreyfus began by thanking her fellow nominees, the "fine and powerful amusing ladies in our category.

Hall of Fame wrestler Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan dies at age 73

September 18, 2017

Heenan's wit was incredible, even through recent years, and he easily could have been a Ted Knight-level actor/comedian on television even if WWF's attempts like the Bobby Heenan show were not a big success. As co-host of WWF Prime Time Wrestling with Gorilla Monsoon , Heenan shamelessly hyped up the men he managed and wisecracked about jobbers or babyface wrestlers he disliked.

Nicole Kidman rocks the Emmys with racy red dress

September 18, 2017

As Skarsgard headed to the stage to accept his award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Television Movie, he stopped by Kidman, who played his wife in the series. Reese is nominated in the same category as her co-star Nicole Kidman , among some other unbelievable ladies. Nic was accompanied by her doting husband Keith Urban at the Emmy Awards .

John Oliver wins Emmys and Twitter with #DCPublicSchools

September 18, 2017

When John Oliver utters a hashtag, it's bound to trend. During the Emmys on Sunday night, Chapelle - an Emmy victor for guest-hosting SNL this year - joked that he missed rehearsals and was just going to read the teleprompter without prior preparation.

Sofia Vergara Is An Hourglass Bombshell At The Emmys

September 18, 2017

He has a dungeon room downstairs in our basement. News, Sofia said her husband is back in NY shooting a movie, taking his absence to announce he is a total nerd . When asked if she participates in the fun and games, the Modern Family actress denied getting involved saying, "No". That's also a no. "I organize the figurines and I put the chips and things, but no".

Donald Glover Wins Directing Emmy for 'Atlanta'

September 18, 2017

Donald Glover didn't just earn the title of Emmy Award victor at Sunday night's awards show-he also added "record breaker" to his résumé. "Thanks to Donald Trump for making black people number one on the most oppressed list", Glover said.

Lena Waithe Makes History at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards

September 18, 2017

As Waithe and Ansari reached the stage for their acceptance speech, audience members began rising to their feet. Waithe is now the first black woman to win the Emmy for best writing in a comedy series, according to the Los Angeles Times .

Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda's Epic '9 to 5' Reunion!

September 18, 2017

Entering to a well-deserved standing ovation, the stars who combatted Franklin J. Hart, a misogynist boss played by Dabney Coleman in the film, took an opening shot at the president. On the topic of "support", Dolly thanked her bra for all the heavy-lifting it was doing. But Parton had the last laugh when she said she was hoping to get a "Grace & Frankie" vibrator in her swag bag.

The Handmaid's Tale's Ann Dowd Wins Emmy for Supporting Actress, Drama

September 18, 2017

The stand-out premiere " Offred ". It's notable that all of the people he thanked in this show-about woman's rights being stripped away-were women. Morano directed the first three episodes of " Handmaid's Tale ", setting the tone and the look for the Hulu show that has drawn critical raves .

Emmys 2017: Was Jackie Hoffman's Angry Reaction to Losing Real?

September 18, 2017

Hoffman, who was nominated for her role as Mamacita, Joan Crawford's loyal maid in Feud: Bette and Joan , shocked audiences with her reaction to her loss at the 69th annual Emmy Awards . So, was she seriously upset? It appears not. She also changed her official Twitter bio to "http://I'm kidding". Either way, this is a classic Emmy moment for the ages.

Emmy-nominated Shailene Woodley doesn't own a TV

September 18, 2017

The actress - who's nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for her work on HBO's Big Little Lies - told E! "So I always read, so I always read a book instead of turning on my TV". She went on to explain that she chooses being a bookworm over binge-watching. In fact, she doesn't even own one. In an interview the following year , Woodley confirmed that she's still homeless but that she was interested in getting a place soon.

Sean Spicer's surprise Emmys cameo yields polarizing reactions

September 18, 2017

Entertainment observers expect that shows like Netflix's Stranger Things , Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale and NBC's This Is Us are the mostly likely contenders to win big tonight. HBO's fantasy epic " Game of Thrones " has a record 38 awards, but is ineligible for the 69th Primetime Emmys, having started its seventh season too late.

Emmys: John Lithgow Wins Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

September 18, 2017

Lithgow has now won a total of six Emmys , including several for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in the late 1990s in 3rd Rock from the Sun , and another Emmy in 2010 for a role in Dexter . She thanked Clinton for her "grace and grit". Alec Baldwin immediately recognized President Trump after winning at the Emmys. Host Stephen Colbert, as expected, quickly broke into jokes on the night about the United States president, who he called the "biggest TV star of the last year" ...

Rachel Bloom Paid for Her Gucci Gown

September 18, 2017

While discussing the age-old topic of "Who are you wearing?" with red-carpet host Giuliana Rancic , Bloom revealed that she purchased the attractive Gucci creation-which features a V neckline, column silhouette, and intricate lace detailing-herself, rather than having a designer lend her a gown, as many celebrities do.

Republicans to release tax reform "outline" the week of September 25

September 18, 2017

With trillions of dollars sitting offshore and a federal business tax rate of 35 percent (China's is 25 percent), there are too many pro-American benefits to tax reform for it to be ignored. "We will continue to work toward some changes, but in a way that creates certainty and helps us grow the economy in a big way", Brady said. Considering that a record high of American income was set in 2016, cutting taxes for those whose median income is over $59,000 can significantly affect 2017's and ...

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (SEAS) - Barclays Holds Rating And Sets New Price Target

September 18, 2017

ValuEngine upgraded shares of SeaWorld Entertainment from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, June 2nd. FBR Capital maintained SeaWorld Entertainment Inc (NYSE:SEAS) on Wednesday, November 9 with "Outperform" rating.

Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson reacts to Stockley verdict

September 18, 2017

A short time later, protesters went to Chesterfield Mall in Chesterfield and held a brief demonstration. Justice Department spokeswoman Lauren Ehrsam said the department concluded in September not to prosecute, but didn't announce it then to avoid affecting the state criminal case.

Amber Tamblyn slams Hollywood for harassment

September 18, 2017

After seeing the negative tweet , Armie replied, "Didn't you date a 19 year old when you were 60.?" "'Even better, ' he said". For women in America who come forward with stories of harassment, abuse and sexual assault, there are not two sides to every story, however noble that principle might seem.

Coronation Street: Aidan and Eva's wedding is "upsetting", says Shayne Ward

September 18, 2017

The troubled couple start discussing whether there is still a future together but it's unknown whether this will be before or after Maria's disruption. Played: Natalie Horrocks (1997-2000) Having been a regular panellist on "Loose Women" since 2004, Denise has remained in the spotlight with appearances on "Dancing On Ice" in 2011 and "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2012 (which she won) and roles on "Waterloo Road" and "Benidorm".

Ashley Young Starts - Manchester United Team vs Everton Confirmed

September 17, 2017

Jose Mourinho's men took an early lead in the first half, thanks to an exquisite volley from Antonio Valencia in the 4th minute. David De Gea kept his 100th United clean sheet and made some great saves today... Sometimes, when you have a little bit more space, you try in the last part of the game and they were losing 2-0 and they tried to come [at us] more and they gave us more spaces.

Chester Bennington shown laughing in family video just hours before his death

September 17, 2017

In an accompanying caption, Talinda Bennington states: "This is what depression looked like to us just 36 hrs b4 his death". Chester, who was 41 when he died of suicide on July 20, was filmed sitting beside his son as they experimented eating unusual flavoured jelly beans.

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' Wins Top Prize at Toronto

September 17, 2017

Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, the film, which also took best screenplay at the Venice Film Festival earlier in the month, tracks a mother's efforts to get investigators, including a police chief played by Woody Harrelson, to solve her daughter's killing.

Telangana: Copyright case against Dil Raju

September 17, 2017

Following the allegations, a complaint against producer Dil Raju (who is also known as Venkataramana Reddy) has been booked with the Madhapur police on Saturday, stated the report. And when she saw Mr Perfect , she realised the film bore a lot of similarities to her novel. His last two films DJ Duvvada Jagannadhamm and Fidaa , released earlier this year raked in fair amount of money on box office.

Student's death linked to possible hazing

September 17, 2017

An autopsy on Gruver is scheduled Friday, the East Baton Rouge coroner told Nola.com. THC is tetrahyrdrocannabibol, a chemical found in marijuana. "First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gruver family and all who knew Maxwell during this very hard time", said Bob Biggs , executive vice president and CEO at Phi Delta Theta general headquarters.

How to watch the 2017 Emmys online

September 17, 2017

Online: CBS' All Access on-demand platform will also be streaming the show live on mobile devices, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV, PS4, Xbox and through Windows 10. There's a long list of big names on deck to help present the awards of the night, including: Nicole Kidman, Oprah Winfrey, Alec Baldwin , Tracee Ellis Ross, Reese Witherspoon, Edie Falco, Lea Michele, Debra Messing, Jason Bateman, Jessica Biel, Anna Faris, Rashida Jones, Shemar Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Jim Parsons, Adam ...

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