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Jennifer Lawrence Could Have Been the Next Joanna Gaines

December 06, 2017

In an earlier statement made when the accusations of sexual assault and harassment came out abot Weisntein, Lawrence said in a statement that she had been left "deeply disturbed" by the allegations, which saw the producer fired from his own company, The Weinstein Company, as well as the resignation of many board members, describing them as "inexcusable and absolutely upsetting".

Kate McKinnon does a spot-on Gal Gadot impression for Jimmy Fallon

December 06, 2017

In early October, Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot hosted Saturday Night Live , leaving the show's entire staff a little bit stunned, Kate McKinnon told Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday. McKinnon said the Israeli actress hypnotized everyone around with her accent and mannerisms, even while answering mundane questions. "We have to do this.' We kinda went around and did it, and it got to [ SNL boss Lorne Michaels], who looked kinda freaked out the whole time, and he was like, 'Well, when I was ...

'Justice League' Flies Past $200 Million at US Box Office

December 06, 2017

Warner Bros. Pictures also set a new studio record in 2017 with five feature films earning more than $500 million worldwide: Kong: Skull Island , Wonder Woman , Dunkirk , It, and Justice League . This puts Warner Bros.in second place only to Disney this year, which recently announced it had also crossed the $5 billion mark for the third year in a row.

John Mayer hospitalised for emergency appendectomy

December 06, 2017

All tickets will be honored at the rescheduled dates, the info of which should be released in the coming weeks. Information on the rescheduled date will be announced as soon as possible. Bob Weir Wishing a speedy recovery for John. The group features Mayer alongside original Grateful Dead members Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart , as well as Allman Brothers' bassist Oteil Burbridge and Fare Thee Well and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti.

Do young evangelicals care about Israel? Not so much

December 06, 2017

On such efforts to shift younger Evangelicals' support away from Israel, the Institute on Religion and Democracy's President Mark Tooley has said , "Unfortunately, their perspective ignores the nasty reality of the Middle East, where democracy, human rights and religious liberty are largely confined to Israel and absent almost everywhere else".

Este 2017, el reguetón fue lo más escuchado por mexicanos en Spotify

December 06, 2017

Hablando de música de banda, la Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga repitió como la reina de los artistas más escuchados de músical regional mexicana, por encima de Juan Gabriel, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho, Gerardo Ortiz y Calibre 50.

Angelina and Brad tried to save their marriage with 'By the Sea'

December 06, 2017

It's by the sea , obviously. Set in the 1970s France, Jolie plays Vanessa, a former dancer, and Pitt is Roland, a successful writer. Did the extra communication end up dooming the couple? So, is Jolie saying that she was trying to get Pitt to face up to his drinking problem by writing him a character with one? Now, looking in hindsight a year after announcing their divorce , Jolie notes a certain "heaviness" was present while filming By the Sea .

Luncheon celebrates our WWII veterans on Pearl Harbor anniversary

December 06, 2017

The Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii was the hub of United States naval power in the 1940s. Other veterans groups are expected to render honors at the World War II submarine that is docked on North Marginal Road between East Ninth Street and Burke Lakefront Airport.

Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez, former San Antonian, announces run for governor

December 06, 2017

After the apparent false start, GOP critics demanded Valdez resign immediately claiming the 70-year-old sheriff was violating state law by not relinquishing her elected position all the while knowing she would enter the race for governor. Mark White, former San Antonio congressional candidate Tom Wakely, and Dallas businessman Jeffrey Payne. During her 12 years as Dallas County's sheriff, Valdez has taken pride in reforming the department she said was " known for the good ol' boy system .

Here's where you can buy Kate Middleton's fab houndstooth coat

December 06, 2017

Scroll through to see all of the times the Duchess has worn this stunning tiara! After Queen Mary died in 1953, the tiara was passed down to Queen Elizabeth II, then to Princess Diana , and now to the Duchess of Cambridge . Christmas is still a few weeks away, but it looked as if the Duchess of Cambridge was already getting into the festive spirit this morning as she stepped out in a cheerful red dress on an official engagement in Manchester.

Margot Robbie: 'Being Married Is Not My Achievement'

December 06, 2017

Nancy Kerrigan has appeared in a number of reality TV shows, worked as a sports commentator and writteb a book about figure skating. "I thought I was going to meet her to placate her, but really she was more anxious about me-how I was doing with the ice-skating, how I was doing with the fame at a young age".

Meet 'the most attractive girl in the world'

December 06, 2017

With her deep, ocean-blue eyes and handsome long locks, the six-year-old from Russian Federation is a sensation on the Instagram with a page run by her mom Anna amassing over 5.2 lakh followers. At any one time, a user will write, "This is the most handsome girl I have ever seen". A RUSSIAN schoolgirl has been hailed as the "world's most handsome girl" by her 500,000 Instagram followers, with her online fame prompting concerns about her safety.

Confidence in Globus Medical Inc (NYSE:GMED) Shares by Wells Fargo Rise

December 06, 2017

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Globus Medical by 26.2% during the second quarter. Alpha One also gave media headlines about the medical device company an impact score of 89 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is very likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.

Tracee Ellis Ross explains sexual harassment to 'The Handsy Man'

December 06, 2017

It's kind of a children's book for men that is going to make this really simple and just bring it back to the basics". Tuesday night where she presented a sort-of children'd book actually geared towards men to teach them about sexual harassment.

When Salman Khan performed Jag Ghoomeya for a crying Katrina Kaif

December 06, 2017

The duo also released the second track of the film, " Dil Diyan Gallan " and put up a flawless show of their camaraderie as they played some fun games on the sets of Bigg Boss 11. They were also seen together on the cover of Vogue magazine. There is already huge craze around the movie, and it is increasing as the team has already started its promotional activities for Tiger Zinda Hai .

Kaalakandi first poster: Saif Ali Khan's look will leave you amused

December 06, 2017

Check the trailer to feel the quirkiness and grittiness of it. Whether the excitement is infused with drugs or it's his natural vibe, energy; that question can only be answered once the film releases on January 12, 2018. The trailer is successful in keeping itself in the shady zone and it surely does the work of a good build up. So the sooner you watch it the better it will be to get a taste of the film.

UW falls to Buckeyes in hoops, too

December 06, 2017

MI is 6-2-1 ATS in its last nine road games and the Wolverines have covered in six straight Big Ten games. Eli Brooks would miss a three-point jumper on Michigan's next possession, leading to a Jae'Sean Tate one-handed slam dunk over Mo Wagner to end the first half.

Tim Hardaway Jr. will be out for at least 2 weeks

December 06, 2017

Hardaway has been nothing short of invaluable to the Knicks' success during the 2017-18 National Basketball Association regular season. The New York Knicks will be without their offseason signing Tim Hardaway Jr. "We really had that mindset of the effort that has to be there". With Porzingis back in the fold to go along with the recently returned Enes Kanter , who missed three straight games with a back injury, New York's frontcourt may be re-solidified.

#MeToo movement named TIME magazine's 2017 Person of the Year

December 06, 2017

Thanks anyway!" Also on Time's list is Robert Mueller , the special counsel probing the Trump campaign's possible ties to Russian Federation. "Its was especially hard this year, a year of so much disruption in the United States in around the world", said Felsenthal.

Google says 10000 staff will moderate content

December 06, 2017

Google isn't the only tech company that's stepping up human content reviews to help it police its platform after criticism. Wojcicki claimed that her company had developed "computer-learning" technology to identify extremist videos, and that it could also be used to identify content that risked children's safety.

John Travolta's Gotti biopic pulled from Lionsgate release schedule

December 06, 2017

TheWrap has also learned that the removal from schedule and resale was not related to the film itself, but rather a question of release strategy. The movie hasn't been canned entirely, with a May 2018 release now said to be more likely, instead of December 15.

Dharmendra pays heartfelt tribute to Shashi Kapoor with a nostalgic photo

December 06, 2017

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan also penned a heartfelt post for late actor Shashi Kapoor, with whom he formed an enormously successful on-screen partnership. Shashi Kapoor was married to English actress Jennifer Kendal for 26 years until her death in 1984. Kapoor, who started his career as a child actor in his father Prithviraj Kapoor's plays, was well-known for his roles in films like " Deewaar " (1975), "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" (1978), "Junoon" (1978), " Shaan " (1980), and "Namak ...

Naya Rivera re-files for divorce from husband Ryan Dorsey

December 06, 2017

Naya , 30, who played a cheerleader in the hit Fox show, is citing "irreconcilable differences" according to TMZ . She is also requesting the court to not grant her or Dorsey spousal support. In April 2013, she began dating Big Sean . But after their wedding was called off, Dorsey reached out to her and consoled her. Either way, it appears the two of them have been having issues for quite some time and while it looks like they had tried to work it out after calling off the divorce previous ...

Whiting Petroleum (NYSE:WLL) Rating Reiterated by KeyCorp

December 06, 2017

The Stevens Capital Management Lp holds 14,147 shares with $78,000 value, down from 78,750 last quarter. The company has market cap of $295.34 million. Commonwealth Bank of Australia now owns 87,400 shares of the oil and gas exploration company's stock valued at $764,000 after buying an additional 34,400 shares during the period.

Stranger Things stars make debut as a couple at UK Fashion Awards

December 06, 2017

The actors, who portray lovers in season two of the hit sci-fi series, have quietly been dating for nearly a year in real life, but they chose to take their relationship to the next level on Monday (04Dec17) as they attended the star-studded event at the Royal Albert Hall.

Beyoncé Made A Surprise Appearance To Present Colin Kaepernick With An Award

December 06, 2017

In his acceptance speech, Kaepernick said that his "platform is the people". Beyoncé took a strong stance on Kaepernick's actions to protest police brutality at the 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Awards Show in NY. Kaepernick helped spark a national debate about race in the USA previous year when he sat, then knelt, during the national anthem at 49ers games to protest police brutality.

Former Aus journo accused of misconduct

December 06, 2017

Former reporter Liz Crokin claims Howard once asked whether she was "going to be walking the streets tonight" on a day she wore heels to work. He was later rehired with a promotion and worked out of the company's NY office. A spokesperson for American Media was not immediately available for comment, but Howard told the AP the claims of ex-employees were "baseless". "It was determined that there was somewhat you would call as horsing around outside the office, going to bars and things that ...

Eminem's 'Revival' LP Features Collaborations With Beyonce, Ed Sheeran & Pink

December 06, 2017

The tracklist showed that the album also brings in other major stars from the pop world - Skylar Grey , Kehlani , Alicia Keys , Pink and Ed Sheeran - as well as upstate NY rockers X Ambassadors . Eminem , who rarely engages with fans on social media, Tweeted out the entire track listing for " Revival " on Tuesday. "Yeah, it's raw as f**k, man", he said.

Disney-Fox deal could reportedly come as soon as next week

December 06, 2017

So far, there has been no official announcement from executives. The assets Disney is reportedly interested in buying include Fox's A&E and Star TV networks, movie and TV studios, stakes in Sky and Hulu, and other assets. 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch has been "suggested" as a candidate to succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO, when the storied executive eventually retires, according to The Financial Times , which cited "people briefed on the talks" in a report published Tuesday.

Production had stopped on 'Usual Suspects' due to Spacey:Byrne

December 06, 2017

Byrne explained that he did not realise the "depth" of Spacey's behaviour until after filming wrapped on The Usual Suspects 22 years ago. Meanwhile, reshoots just wrapped on All The Money in the World after director Ridley Scott made the decision to cut Spacey from the finished film.

Devin Booker carried off with groin injury in Suns loss to Raptors

December 06, 2017

Booker has emerged as one of the league's best shooting guards. Now in his third season, Booker came in averaging a team-high 24.5 points per game. "Everybody gets a feel for the ball, everybody gets to make the next decision for your teammate, and with that, we still miss a lot of shots, but it's something we're still learning and something we're still trying to get better at every time we practise, every time we play".

Director Bryan Singer fired from Queen biopic

December 06, 2017

In his statement , Singer denied rumors that his departure was because of "creative differences" with the actor. To the surprise of no one, Fox fired Bryan Singer from the helm of Bohemian Rhapsody , after he went AWOL for three days last week when production was to resume after Thanksgiving.

Labor MPs were 'hiding in plain sight'

December 06, 2017

The disclosure was made on the citizenship register published online on Thursday for all senators. Senator Gallagher's own legal advice, uploaded to a public disclosure of citizenship paperwork, shows the British Home Office did not confirm her renunciation of her British citizenship until August 16 a year ago - around a month after nominations for the 2016 election closed.

Veteran French crooner Johnny Hallyday dies aged 74 after cancer battle

December 06, 2017

Hallyday had announced in March that he was being treated for cancer but had played down the severity of his condition. In this July 4, 2016 file picture, French rock singer Johnny Hallyday waits before Christian Dior's Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2016-2017 fashion collection presented in Paris, France.

Reggie Yates misses Xmas TOTP over 'Jewish guy' remark

December 06, 2017

In a statement on Twitter , Yates said he was "stepping down from hosting Top Of The Pops this year". The controversy around Yates' remark, which the London-based CST anti-racism watchdog said reinforces anti-Semitic stereotypes, occurred amid a debate largely conducted in the media in Britain about anti-Semitism within the Labour Party and the political left wing.

Pink reveals the important dating advice she shared with her daughter

December 06, 2017

Pink is never afraid to tell it like it is, and that extends to offering dating advice to her 6-year-old daughter, Willow . On her favorite famous woman: " Ellen DeGeneres . "I was like, 'What the fuck, who are you?" Where is this coming from?'... Despite the fact that she does "bake sales and lemonade stands" and takes her kid to school because she's "a f*cking grown up now", she says, "It's so weird".

California wildfires temporarily shut down production of HBO show

December 06, 2017

That's where the "Rye Fire" blaze grew to 1,000 acres by the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 5, KABC news reported , with zero percent containment. "Production of @swatcbs has been suspended for the day due to wildfires and unsafe air near our stages", read a tweet from the show's writers.

Ridley Scott talks about future of 'Alien' franchise

December 06, 2017

Scott has pretty much said this before , so apparently this means we can expect more David in whatever sequel he conjures up as opposed to our beloved aliens . "I think AI is becoming much more unsafe and therefore more interesting". "Ian Holm [from Alien ] was an AI; Roy Batty [ from Blade Runner ] was an AI; so was Rachael [ from Blade Runner ]".

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Had Another Elevator Moment on His Birthday

December 06, 2017

Nobody knows what exactly kicked off that fracas (no pun intended) but many have speculated that it had to do with Jay Z cheating, something he confirmed in a recent interview had happened in the past. It's the first time the two have been captured in an elevator since the infamous 2014 viral video, in which Beyoncé's sister, Solange , viciously attacked JAY-Z while Beyoncé watched.

Court Releases Video Of Country Star Randy Travis' Naked DWI Arrest

December 06, 2017

Travis: "You're a dead man by tomorrow". "You insulted me, you're a dead man", Travis - who is showing riding in the passenger seat of the patrol auto - accuses his arresting officer in one clip. I promise you I do", Travis said. Then later, the singer told a story about his harsh childhood and then had this to say: "So you think you G**d**n got the right to do me this way?" "Randy's behavior was extremely altered the evening of his arrest due to the state of his mental health, and ...

Matt Smith feels sorry for Meghan Markle

December 06, 2017

He continued, "It is protocol that you do not extend your hand to any member of the royal family (blood royal or those who have married into the family) unless their hand extends first". It is exciting, though, not just that she's marrying a prince, but also - more importantly - that she's marrying the man she loves. William and Harry will meet some of the beneficiaries of the Royal Foundation, as well as families and representatives of organisations working with those affected by the ...

Marvel to team with Stitcher to launch its first scripted podcast, "Wolverine"

December 06, 2017

It will stream exclusively on Stitcher Premium until the fall when it will become available on all podcast platforms. Marvel describes the project as a "hybrid of mystery and the larger-scale fantasy", following a pair of agents on the trail of a serial killer in Alaska.

Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Cal State San Bernardino; 3 People Burned

December 06, 2017

The evacuations were put into place as the Little Mountain Fire burned. San Bernardino police announced on Twitter that both sides of the 215 were closed due to the fire. Mandatory evacuations were ordered about 1:45 p.m. for residents east of Little Mountain Drive and north of West Edgehill Road, the department said. An evacuation center was set up at Marshall Elementary School.

'RHOC' Star Shannon Beador Files for Divorce From Husband David Beador

December 06, 2017

Shannon and David Beador are moving full steam ahead in their divorce . The pair share three children together: Sophie, 15, and twins Stella and Adeline, 12. I think Shannon did everything she could to keep her family together; however it was clear that David had a wandering eye and was checked out of their marriage.

Disney's streaming service might not have rights to Marvel's Netflix shows

December 06, 2017

Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos told Bloomberg that it's preparing an experimental show aimed at older audiences after seeing how younger viewers responded to the shows it created for kids. Netflix is also experimenting with alternative ways to monetize its original content, Sarandos said. Interactive television isn't exactly new. But the technology hasn't exactly caught on or become commonplace.

Chester Bennington's Autopsy Report Released - What Was Found in His System?

December 06, 2017

A pint glass of Corona that was less than half-full and an empty bottle of Stella Artois were also found close to the body. Police say they also found traces of the singer's fingernails underneath his iPhone, which was also recovered from the room.

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (EGBN) Director Sells 2000 Shares of Stock

December 06, 2017

The Price to Sales ratio, for example, is 5.64 for Eagle Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ: EGBN ), while the industry Price to Sales ratio is now 2.89. It has underperformed by 1.24% the S&P500. The financial services provider reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.82 by $0.05.

Terry Crews sues agent over alleged groping incident

December 05, 2017

Crews also filed a police report about the alleged incident. Crews is suing agent Adam Venit for allegedly grabbing his junk at an event a year ago. Crews says he told Emanuel he feared retaliation, but Emanuel said Venit "did not have that level of power despite his title as head of the Motion Picture Department".

Lexington Mayor Jim Gray Announces Bid For Congress

December 06, 2017

They're looking to challenge 3rd-term Republican Congressman Andy Barr . "I experienced the American Dream ... but that American Dream is threatened..." Gray will be running for Kentucky's sixth district seat, which is now held by Representative Andy Barr.

Katy Perry Awarded $3.3 Million in LA Convent Case

December 06, 2017

A jury on Monday awarded the singer and the Los Angeles archbishop a combined $10 million in punitive damages over the long-delayed sale of the property, according to law firm McKool Smith Hennigan. A spokesperson for Perry (who still has to receive approval from the Vatican to purchase the convent ) previously told The New York Daily News that the singer plans on using the property to "care for her mother and her grandmother".