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Statement Regarding Works in "Art and China after 1989"

September 27, 2017

The three artworks are a tiny fraction of the roughly 150 pieces that are part of the exhibit, which is set to open in October. People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said it's pleased the museum chose to pull the three pieces - the most controversial being a video of dogs tethered to wooden treadmills trying to get at each other, WCBS 880's Marla Diamond reported.

Young Dolph Shot Multiple Times in Hollywood

September 27, 2017

The site says he's suffered multiple gunshot wounds that appear to be non-life threatening, but the story is still developing. "Taken to area hospital". Two law enforcement sources identified the victim as Young Dolph , a 32-year-old rapper. This is the second time that Dolph has been the apparent target of a shooting.

Angela Merkel in tricky coalition talks

September 27, 2017

The new Bundestag has until October 24 to convene, by which time a new president or speaker must be chosen. Germany, Europe's biggest economy, has no tradition of minority governments , and Merkel has made clear she doesn't want to go that route.

A Sexy New Bromance Is Brewing Between Chris Pratt and Chris Evans

September 27, 2017

The Guardians of the Galaxy star is so confused in fact, that he himself had to take an online quiz to suss out which Chris he was. Evans noticed the tweet on Monday and responded to his good friend. Could this be the start of a brand new bromance between two of Hollywood's most beloved hunks? In the meantime, we'll be waiting for another Hollywood Chris to chime in.

Oklahoma Legislature has special session; no deal reached

September 27, 2017

Fallin scheduled the special session four months after lawmakers adopted a new cigarette tax, which ultimately was ruled unconstitutional by the State Supreme Court. "Additionally, the cigarette tax has the added benefit of reducing smoking rates and stopping kids from starting smoking - two things that will save our state in the long run", Schulz said.

'Saturday Night Live' Adds Three Featured Players and Seven New Writers

September 27, 2017

They'll join the already stacked cast of Beck Bennett, Aidy Bryant, Michael Che, Pete Davidson, Leslie Jones, Colin Jost, Kate McKinnon, Kyle Mooney, Cecily Strong, Kenan Thompson, Alex Moffat, Mikey Day and Melissa Villasenor. Heidi Gardner ( SuperMansion ) is a Groundlings alumna while Luke Null performed at iO Chicago . The Second City vet has had prominent roles in Love, Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later , and Disjointed; his Comedy Central half-hour special premiered earlier ...

Doctor Foster writer hints at dramatic ending for second series

September 27, 2017

But fans could be in for a brutal twist ending as theories have been made suggesting Gemma, played by Suranne Jones, could end up murdering her own son, Tom. He told Radio Times magazine: 'Depending on what happens at the end of series two, a third might not be possible. But that idea was always behind it'.

Husband charged with killing elementary school teacher

September 27, 2017

Cops and medics responded to the couple's Revere, Mass . home around 3:30 p.m. Saturday after Andrew MacCormack had called 911. The state's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner made preliminary findings that the young mother had suffered a blunt force injury to the head, sharp force injuries to the neck, and asphyxiation, the statement says.

Stock On the Run: Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG)

September 27, 2017

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Man City full-back Walker happy to be playing alongside Aguero

September 27, 2017

Aguero, who is just one short of equalling City's all-time goalscoring record of 177, has tormented Spurs since arriving in England in 2011, netting nine times against the Londoners. "With the strike force we have got and if we keep keeping clean sheets, I think we're going to be tough". Guardiola, who was speaking at his pre-match press conference, went on to praise Aguero for improving his all-round game.

Why Chrissy will never divorce John

September 27, 2017

The 31-year-old model told Us Weekly that the reason they will never split up is because she wants to keep her family nuclear. Teigen added that the bright side in all of this is that her husband "is the easiest part of everything". Being her, she was aware of how this could appear to other people: "It's really hard to know how privileged you are and still feel frustrated, angry and lonely".

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X Shares (SPUU) Needle Moving 0.44%

September 27, 2017

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Yes, even Stevie Wonder is ''taking a knee'' against Donald Trump

September 27, 2017

The #takeaknee protest was initiated last season by San Francisco player Colin Kaepernick . The leader of the country has been clashing with sports superstars of late. Eddie Vedder also took a knee Sunday while performing during the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tenn. As noted by TMZ, an estimated 20 players from the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens kneeled together while the anthem played before their game in London, while the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle ...

John Travolta Portrays Crime Boss 'Gotti' in Film's First Trailer

September 27, 2017

Up until the end of 2015, Gotti had been stuck in development hell for quite some time with Joe Pesci, Al Pacino, Lindsay Lohan, Anthony Hopkins, and Kelly Preston all attached to star in the film at one point or another after a seemingly never-ending series of missteps during the pre-production phase.

Two Members of the Weeknd's Tour Staff Are Being Investigated For Rape

September 27, 2017

However TMZ was told that The Weeknd was out of the building before the alleged crime even took place. According to a police report , cops say everyone was drunk during the alleged rape and "hands, feet and teeth" were the "weapons" used during the sexual assault.

New 'Star Trek: Discovery' Series Boldly Goes Up Most Pirated List

September 27, 2017

CBS All Access rocketed to new heights with the premiere of " Star Trek: Discovery ", but it remains to be seen if the lift will be a lasting one. Star Trek has always been popular among the file-sharing crowd. Though the episode starts too slowly, momentum builds steadily and inexorably. Considering your background, I would think you the last person to make assumptions based on race.

The Enemy Within Episode 2 Trailer Premieres

September 27, 2017

Episode 2 will introduce Harley Quinn. This is an official overview of the plot of The Pact: The death of a villain at the hands of a mysterious assassin was just the beginning. Let's hope the season continues to knock it out of the park. The Pact is out next week and Telltale has released a new trailer to show what new kind of trouble is set to befall Batman and Bruce Wayne.

Lady Gaga lets us know she's more than just 'Five Foot Two'

September 27, 2017

In a note posted to Twitter, Gaga writes that the film reveals "that fame is not all it's cracked up to be". With a small film crew, the movie showcases a mixture of happy and hard moments that successfully enables the delivery of a very raw and genuine account of the American singer, a uniqueness that I very much appreciated.

Disney Developing 'Cyrano the Moor' Musical With David Oyelowo Starring

September 27, 2017

Abrams' currently-untitled Cloverfield movie, and is now filming the YA adaptation Chaos Walking , starring Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland. What's more, it's an adaptation of two classic literary properties, seemingly unrelated: William Shakespeare's Othello and Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac .

Pregnant Julia Stiles Marries Preston J. Cook in 'Shotgun Wedding' Celebration

September 27, 2017

In the shot, Stiles wears a white Tiffany Rose Maternity dress along with Reason + Madness jewelry. "They got married Labor day weekend", a rep for the actress tells Us Weekly. Stiles announced her engagement in a similar fashion in early 2016, minus the bump of course. During an appearance on Live! But the more we spend time together, the more that's confirmed.

Quarterly Financial Watch for Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL)

September 27, 2017

Leerink Swann also issued estimates for Exelixis' FY2017 earnings at $0.25 EPS, FY2019 earnings at $1.29 EPS and FY2020 earnings at $1.94 EPS. Several equities research analysts recently commented on EXEL shares. Analysts believe that the company has the potential to earn average revenue of $104.73 Million for the current quarter. Exelixis had a net margin of 18.20% and a return on equity of 80.43%.

Precocity Capital LP Grows Holdings in Range Resources Corporation (RRC)

September 27, 2017

LS Investment Advisors LLC now owns 9,694 shares of the oil and gas exploration company's stock valued at $282,000 after purchasing an additional 1,789 shares in the last quarter. The firm had revenue of $565.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $544.08 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($1.35) EPS.

Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) Sees Unusual Trading Volume in Its Shares

September 27, 2017

Logmein Inc. now has $5.86 billion valuation. The most recent short interest data show 1.86% of the company's stock are short sold. About 11,460 shares traded. Federated Investors Inc. PA now owns 34,626 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $8,331,000 after buying an additional 29,736 shares in the last quarter.

Bollywood actress Zarine Khan comes out in defence of Mahira

September 27, 2017

The pictures also gave rise to the rumour of the duo dating. Bollywood actress Zarine Khan is not one to shy away from expressing her opinion on body-shaming or slut-shaming. She was also shamed by online commenters for wearing a revealing dress. I request you to stop the negativity and move on with your attractive god gifted lives.

Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Not Directing Flashpoint

September 27, 2017

The book was picked up preemptively by Fox and New Regency in May. It's the first gig for Lord and Miller since the duo was sacked from directing the Han Solo standalone film and replaced by Ron Howard . Hopefully, Artemis will be a vehicle that provides the duo that creative latitude. Additionally, they read as strong choices to adapt Weir, who deftly balanced comedy and drama with The Martian .

The directors for Game of Thrones season 8

September 27, 2017

According to The Hollywood Reporter , HBO has revealed the directors for the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones , which will run for six episodes. It's unclear how this one will sort out. EW reminds us that he both directed "The Rains of Castamere", but was last here for season 5. Entertainment Weekly has reported that all of the directors for season 8 are now known ...

Kim Kardashian was told she miscarried North

September 27, 2017

The 36-year-old was told that she would have to come back and have the fetus removed. The 4-year-old daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian shouted "no questions" at an eager shutterbug after her famous mom reminded her what her dad often says to photographers.

Sofia Vergara tops highest-paid TV actress list for the sixth time

September 26, 2017

Vergara's Modern Family cast-mate Julie Bowen, who makes the same as Sofia and their male cast mates per episode, came in at number six with $12 million ($12 million) is the sixth highest-paid. Both Kaling, star of the Mindy Project , and Grey's Anatomy star Pompeo, tied for third with $13 million. The Modern Family actress has been bringing home the bacon.

Dawood Ibrahim Funded Zakir Naik's NGO: Iqbal Kaskar

September 26, 2017

Iqbal Kaskar, brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, who was arrested by the crime branch of the Thane Police revealed that the fugitive gangster used to fund Zakir Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). "Also, letter rogatory (LR) would be issued to concerned countries to establish the money trail outside India", the source said. Since the day Kaksar was arrested, the ED officials were in touch with Thane police on day to day basis.

BoB starts GoFundMe campaign to prove the earth is flat

September 26, 2017

Now, the former XXL freshman and formerly chart-topping "So Good" rapper is getting super serious about proving the Earth is really just a disc in a dome by starting a GoFundMe to "purchase and launch multiple satellites into space".

Seth Meyers rips Donald Trump for attacking National Football League athletes

September 27, 2017

He showcased some of the criticism from members of the Trump administration and Fox News, who've called the protests disrespectful and the protesters ungrateful. "But when white supremacists march with Nazi flags and Confederate flags ... he defends them". Saying that kneeling is a protest against the flag is like saying Ghandi's hunger strikes were a protest against snacking.

Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) to Buyback $4.00 billion in Outstanding Stock

September 26, 2017

About 8,843 shares traded. Session activity on Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA ) shares bumps the stock on today's most active list. It has outperformed by 40.63% the S&P500. Alternatively, you can use the Price-to-Earnings ratio (P/E) to compare against others and to gauge growth potential. The CMS segment creates and manages clients' front-to-back office processes to deliver just-in-time, personalized, multi-channel interactions.

Here's Rich the Kid and Kendrick Lamar's Collab "New Freezer"

September 26, 2017

Earlier this year, Rich The Kid had revealed that he had worked on some new music with Kendrick Lamar but did not say what the song was called or where it will appear. "I gotta dance / I milly rock when I get that advance". Hear the song below. "It was shocking to hear Kendrick on a song with me it's like 'whoa, is this real?'" he said.

Armando Iannucci's new comedy - set in space

September 26, 2017

While plot details regarding Avenue 5 are still under wraps, the pilot - created, written and executive produced by Iannucci - will reportedly take place sometime in the future, depicting stories mostly set on a company space ship. HBO recently confirmed that the upcoming seventh season of the half-hour would be its last . In addition to Veep , HBO's comedy series portfolio includes the Emmy-nominated Silicon Valley; the Dwayne Johnson starrer Ballers; Issa Rae's praised Insecure; ...

Emmanuel Macron says Britain could be part of reformed European Union after Brexit

September 26, 2017

Macron did today". Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her election win, promising that the two key European partners would keep up their "essential cooperation". "It is not about the slogans but what lies behind them", she said. Such a coalition, unprecedented at the national level, is likely to face opposition in the Bundestag when it comes to any major European Union reform ideas.

Post Malone Stage Dives Unsuccessfully During Live 'Rockstar,' Continues Performance From Floor

September 26, 2017

During his live shows, Post Malone has long liked to do little segments where it's just him and an acoustic guitar; that's what led to the recent better-than-it-should-be cover of Nirvana's " All Apologies ". Due to this relationship, Post Malone's "Rockstar" received prominent placement on three of Apple's largest rap playlists: The A-List, It's Lit, and #OnRepeat.

Stricker says U.S. team to stand during national anthem

September 26, 2017

Love said during an interview on Golf Channel's "Morning Drive" that protests should take other forms, and at other times, than National Football League players kneeling during the anthem before games. There's a lot that went into giving us the freedom. Presidents Cup captain Steve Stricker huddled with his assistant captains to discuss a crucial issue.

Watch The Voice season 13, episode 2 online

September 26, 2017

In reality, he was able to sing with such smoothness and ease that it took virtually all of the coaches by surprise, not to mention the audience. Adam , Jennifer and Blake turn around nearly immediately. Blake Shelton will be a judge on " The Voice " Season 14. He started producing both simple and elaborate videos of the two of them singing together.

'Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience' coming to Scottrade Center

September 26, 2017

Announcing the European dates , Djawadi described the live show as "a dream come true". The first leg of the tour kicks off in Europe in May of 2018. Winter is coming, but so is the Game of Thrones live concert experience! The European tour starts in May; the St. Louis show will be October 5, 2018.

'Young Sheldon' Posts Dominant Ratings in Series Premiere

September 27, 2017

It's not often a new show can keep most of its lead-in audience, but Young Sheldon was the exception. CBS took top ratings honors Monday, as Young Sheldon helped the network to a 2.3 rating in viewers 18-49, and an 8 share. The new series starring Freddie Highmore as an M.D. with autism averaged 11.8 million and a 2.4 rating among 18-49, ABC's highest-rated show of the night.

Robert Plant tour headed to Chicago

September 26, 2017

The former Led Zeppelin frontman, who has a new album Carry Fire out next month, plays the famous venue next February 17; tickets ($70-$230) go on sale this Friday, Sept. Anyone who purchases tickets will also receive a physical or digital copy of Plant's new album, Carry Fire , once it's released on October 13. "It's about intention", a statement on Carry Fire from Plant reads.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle photographed together for the first time

September 26, 2017

The two were dressed casually: He was in a black Invictus Games polo shirt and slacks, she was in a $185 slouchy white "husband" shirt by her designer pal, Misha Nonoo , plus artfully ripped jeans and flats. The Invictus Games is an worldwide Paralympic-style sporting event (that Prince Harry himself founded in 2014) where wounded, injured, or ill servicemen and women compete in a variety of competitions.

'Game of Thrones' Season 8: Directors Revealed for the Final Season

September 26, 2017

According to a post in The Hollywood Reporter , Miguel Sapochnik and David Nutter will be joining showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss in directing the final six episodes of Game of Thrones . The duo have only directed one episode of the series, Season 4's opener "Two Swords" (which was credited to Weiss per DGA rules stating no co-directing credits), but they are a constant on-set presence as they write all of the scripts before filming begins, so it's not like they're new to this.

'Fixer Upper' to end after season 5, Chip and Joanna Gaines confirm

September 26, 2017

Our family has grown up before your eyes on national television". The fifth and final season starts in November. Chip , a realtor, and Joanna, a designer, would find out-of-date homes in the Central Texas town for couples and transform them into dream homes.

'Kevin Can Wait' awkwardly handles the death of major character

September 26, 2017

What did you think of how the show handled Donna's death? Hayes' character was killed off and glossed over. Jane the Virgin showed the moment of a key death last season, then jumped three years forward in time to preserve the comedy (and still pepper in plenty of tears).

Olivia Attwood wants I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! spot

September 26, 2017

At the time Chris was also taken, having found love with Olivia on the show. With Chris and Kem's spin-off show "Straight Outta Love Island " set to air pretty soon and Olivia being lined up for a stint in the jungle on " I'm A Celeb ", it surely won't be long before the truth about the whole situation emerges.

Center Stage's Kwame Kwei-Armah named artistic director of London's Young Vic

September 26, 2017

Kwei-Armah is now the artistic director of Center Stage in Baltimore . "I can't wait to get started". In addition to his prolific work as both a writer and actor, Kwei-Armah has also directed plays in both the USA and U.K. It went on to be nominated for an Olivier Award for best new play. "Kwame's wealth of experience directing, writing and working with the local community in Baltimore and beyond will translate beautifully to his new role leading the work on the Young Vic's three stages ...

Wendy Williams Says Rumors Of Husband Having Affair Untrue

September 26, 2017

Her speech was in response to a DailyMail TV article that went out Monday, accusing Kevin Hunter of "carrying on an affair with a 32-year-old massage therapist he moved into a $765,000 house just nine miles away from NJ mansion he shares with his TV host wife".

Jennifer Lawrence Jokes About Giving "Unenthusiastic Handjobs" During 'Celebrity Mean Tweets'

September 26, 2017

Jimmy Kimmel's 11th edition of Mean Tweets aired during Monday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live - and the star-studded affair had some of Hollywood's biggest names reading the nastiest things written about them on Twitter . Dave Chappelle, Gal Gadot , Emma Watson , Jake Gyllenhaal , Elisabeth Moss, John Lithgow, Gwyneth Paltrow , Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jim Parsons , Jeffrey Tambor, Jennifer Aniston , Jennifer Lawrence , Kristen Bell , Bob Odenkirk, Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin ...

Boz: Police shot mentally ill cousin 18 times

September 26, 2017

Watkins wrote . "18 times?" Watkins shared a series of tweets that she also screen grabbed and posted to her Instagram account Sunday , accusing the police of using "beyond excessive force" by shooting Russell Jr. She said that police, convincing Russell's mother to help, told her that "since he was mentally ill he'll get the help he needs!" "The system failed Him and Her!" the singer concluded.

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