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Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case Goes to the Jury

June 22, 2017

BILL Cosby's lawyers rattled through his rape trial defence in just SIX MINUTES yesterday. The defense says it's calling just one witness: the detective who led the 2005 investigation into allegations Cosby drugged and violated Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia home.

Amid criminal case, Cosby fighting lawsuits by 10 women

June 22, 2017

She did not stop me". "They may send out notice to the judge that they are deadlocked and can not reach a decision on one, some or all of the charges", said Fitzpatrick. "The statement was not accurate". Pulliam went on to admit she was happy to see the veteran actor "in good spirits" during the trial, adding, "I was grateful to see that his spirit hadn't been broken as a result of this process, because it's arduous".

Taylor Swift returns to streaming services

June 22, 2017

As reported by Refinery 29 , the " Swish Swish " singer spoke to NME about why she finally chose to speak out on her feud with T-Swift, which allegedly started over some backup dancers. But, c'mon. We all know it's just the latest battle attack in an ongoing war between Swift and Perry . @Jazzdragon wrote: "I have no loyalty with any artists on music but after what Taylor Swift just did, I'm listening to Katy Perry's new album".

Philippines' Duterte not aware of US support against Islamists in Marawi

June 22, 2017

Three weeks after ISIS terrorists stormed and conquered the city of Marawi in the Southern Philippines , civilians who escaped from neighborhoods that have turned into battlefields tell of hardships, severe hunger and the lack of emergency medical services.

Philando Castile's Last Words Recorded By Police Dash Cam

June 22, 2017

Kauser returned to the vehicle to pull out the 4-year-old daughter of Diamond Reynolds , Castile's girlfriend. Trevor Noah blasted the NRA for remaining silent on the police killing of licensed gun owner Philando Castile , who was fatally shot during a traffic stop that was streamed live on Facebook .

Sherlock Creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat Developing Dracula TV Series

June 22, 2017

Commentary: As a huge fan of Moffat and Gatiss's SHERLOCK , this is awesome news. Gatiss - who plays Sherlock's brother Mycroft on that series - has spoken before about his love of classic horror films , especially the 1958 version of Dracula .

Katy Perry: Taylor Swift is trying to 'assassinate my character'

June 22, 2017

Taylor famously removed her music from all streaming services - in a move that many considered the opposite of a "thank you" to fans - shortly before 1989 was released. "Especially when someone tries to assassinate my character with little girls", she sniped. Swift adding her music to Spotify is also noteworthy because she and the music platform had a public dispute about how much they were paying her for streaming her music.

New WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES Weta Featurette

June 22, 2017

Gollum. Caesar. The king of motion-capture actors, the man behind the digital mask, Andy Serkis has just been confirmed as the keynote speaker at RTX, the upcoming convention from online content powerhouse Rooster Teeth. The stars of the forthcoming War For The Planet Of The Apes descended upon London this week for a special preview of the film as well as a Q&A event.

Conrad Roy's 'Thrilled' Grandpa Demands Michelle Carter Get 'Maximum' Sentence

June 22, 2017

Attorneys for Carter had tried to fend off the charges by saying her texts to the 17-year-old Roy were protected speech under the First Amendment. Flynn told the court that after Carter told Roy to return to his vehicle, she then listened to him "as he cried out in pain and died " and did not contact his police or family for help.

Sheriff: Urinating man at train stop had weapons

June 22, 2017

Los Angeles County sheriff's officials say the unidentified man was found with a "loaded, high-powered firearm, two loaded high-capacity magazines, a suppressor and other unsafe items". It was unclear where Goodine had been, where he was going or what he planned to do. Initial investigations indicate Goodine boarded a train at a Chinatown station and got off at the Sierra Madre location, but Zubo said it was all still under investigation.

Philly gets No. 1 pick from Sixers, chance to draft Fultz

June 22, 2017

And that means the Celtics could be gearing up for more moves soon. George would still have the option to opt of out of his contract if the Celtics make that trade. Reports first emerged on Friday that the teams were in serious discussions about swapping picks, and Fultz made a hastily arranged visit to Philadelphia on Saturday to get to know some of Sixers players and executives.

The Ken Doll Makeover, Reviewed

June 22, 2017

Now Ken is getting the same treatment. This photo combo of images provided by Mattel shows a variety of Ken dolls now available from Mattel. The dolls have different skin tones and hairstyles, including a man bun, and corn rows. Barbie sales were down 13 percent in the first three months of the year compared with the same period a year ago. The new Ken dolls are slated to hit shelves later this year.

Ariana Grande restarts concert tour after Manchester bombing

June 22, 2017

I love you with all my heart. The UK leg of Grande's Dangerous Woman tour continues on Friday in Lyon, France . Two weeks after the Manchester bombing , which killed 22 people at the end of a concert by the 23-year-old singer, and only four days after the London attack, the French police do not want to leave anything to chance.

Cosby judge weighs drug, sex assault experts as trial nears

June 22, 2017

And her deposition from that lawsuit remains sealed. For a decade, Constand was out of the spotlight, living in Toronto with her beloved dogs and launching a massage practice that focuses on the elderly and the sick. According to his deposition, he gave her three blue pills to alleviate stress before lying on the couch with her and engaging in sex acts. He says the encounter was consensual.

California deputies save wayward Llama

June 22, 2017

With a bit of an audience watching them, the deputies were able to calm the llama down and get it safely back to its pasture. No tickets were issued. The llama only ended up getting "verbal counseling", the sheriff's post stated. "The things they don't teach you in the academy....llama wrangling". The llama was unharmed during the process and reunited with his llama buddies.

Drake Bell reacts to not being invited to Josh Peck's wedding

June 22, 2017

Josh has since gone on to act in Grandfathered alongside Full House alum , John Stamos . Over the weekend, Peck got married to Paige O'Brien in a small Malibu ceremony in front of family and friends. Aside from calling out Josh on social media, a lot of people have retaliated by posting the snake emoji on his wedding photos. Peck commented on the status of his relationship with Bell during an appearance on the " Allegedly with Theo Von and Matthew Cole Weiss " podcast .

Watch the dramatic new trailer for 'Game of Thrones' season 7

June 22, 2017

Winter is here and every house in Westeros, including the Targaryens, whose heir, Daenerys , is also on this side of the ocean, has to get ready for the war. There was a protracted wait between Game Of Thrones seasons this year, with a shy winter, among other things, slowing down production. After being such a central figure in the sixth season, it was a bit curious to see Bran not featured in the first trailer for season 7.

In 'The Mummy,' Tom Cruise dances with the undead

June 22, 2017

It's a boring mess, alas. The big question that " The Mummy " doesn't answer, however, is just why " The Mummy " needs to exist in the first place - beyond corporate imperative, of course . As the film moves forward, it starts to resemble more and more a zombie movie with people being turned into the undead that need to be mowed down in new and interesting ways.

Warren Gatland Issues Fitness Updates On Owen Farrell And Leigh Halfpenny

June 22, 2017

Whoever is lucky enough to take the field in those Tests, they're very fortunate, but it's our job as well to make sure that everyone else is rallying around that and the same for the game on Tuesday. Leigh Halfpenny must complete the head-injury protocols to start at full-back against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday - so Liam Williams has been handed a chance to impress at 15 against the Chiefs .

Rian Johnson Shot Content For Star Wars: Episode IX

June 22, 2017

He said: "There was one little thing". Why Trevorrow ( Jurassic World ) felt he wouldn't be able to shoot this scene within the schedule of his own movie, or whether this was just a practical request so Lucasfilm wouldn't have to store a large set for a small scene - or bring back certain actors - is unclear.

S.Korea President Seeks Dialogue with N.Korea

June 22, 2017

President Trump similarly asserted this week, "the results would have been different" had Otto been brought home sooner; he did not elaborate, but did add, "he should have been brought home that day". The late Otto Frederick Warmbier was arrest for trying to steal banner , containing a political slogan that was hanging from the walls of his Pyongyang hotel.

Sandy Hook Benefit Drops Megyn Kelly as Host Over Alex Jones Interview

June 22, 2017

Now the far-right conspiracy theorist, who in the past has claimed that the USA government was responsible for 9/11, and that the Apollo moon landing was staged by NASA, has been interviewed by NBC's Megyn Kelly . Earlier Tuesday morning Kelly was dropped as the host of Sandy Hook Promise's gala. NBC and news host Megyn Kelly are starting to see consequences to her controversial upcoming interview with conspiracy monger and InfoWars founder Alex Jones .

Robert Downey Jr. Shares 'Avengers

June 22, 2017

If one looks closely, Downey's shirt is slightly ripped and torn where his arc-reactor used to be, but since that was removed after Iron Man 3, maybe it implies ee also has been filming some sort of action sequence out of his armor. Robert Downy Jr., the actor who has worn the Iron Man suit for nearly ten years, shared a photo from the set of Infinity War littered with Avengers new and old, a salad, and cans of La Croix .

Gordon Ramsay's father-in-law jailed for hacking chef's computer system

June 22, 2017

After Tana's father was let go from his role as chief executive of Gordon Ramsay Holdings Ltd, he conspired with his sons, who both had IT positions within the business, to access company systems nearly 2,000 times between October 23 2010 and March 31 2011.

Corey Taylor Responds To Chad Kroeger's Diss (Again), Calls Him "An Idiot"

June 22, 2017

I don't know what the hell planet he's living on. "You've been voted 'Ugliest Dude In Rock" twice without one. Despite the march of time, the feud between Nickelback and Slipknot is once again getting messy, just like that bro who gets a little too drunk and tries to fight everyone at the bar.

Insurance Startup Oscar Raises Its Bet on Affordable Care Act

June 22, 2017

Oscar's announcement also comes a day before Republicans are expected to release a discussion draft of their version of the health care bill, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday. Every member who signs up in Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Medina or Lake county will be matched with a Cleveland Clinic care team consisting of a primary care provider, physician assistants and other allied health professionals, as well as an Oscar Health concierge team made up of a nurse and three ...

Keith Urban Cleans Up At CMT Music Awards

June 21, 2017

In addition to her collaboration with Urban, Underwood also won Female Video of the Year for her song " Church Bells ". Kidman received another long kiss when he won the award for male video of the year as well. "Baby girl, I love you", he said. And you guys are the ones that buy our music and come see us play and support us in every single way. Backed by a sexy squad of dancers, Thomas Rhett got the audience on their feet with his hit "Craving You".

Mahershala Ali reportedly cast in animated Spider-Man movie

June 22, 2017

On the heels of the shocking news that Phil Lord and Chris Miller have been fired from the young Han Solo spinoff after clashing with Kathleen Kennedy , The Tracking Board reports that the duo's animated Spider-Man movie has added two new cast members.

Baby Severely Beaten On Father's Day By Her Own Father

June 21, 2017

Taylor often ranted about how he and the mother, 17-year-old Tammy Lewis, didn't get along, and that she agitated him. Police arrested Taylor for allegedly cracking Nylah's skull and blackening her eye during a horrific attack on the baby.

Bill Cosby's defense rests without hearing from famed comedian

June 21, 2017

In his closing argument on Monday, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said Cosby's words incriminated him, noting that the defendant apologized to Constand and her mother and offered to pay for Constand's schooling after her mother confronted him.

Ken gets a man bun in Barbie's 'Next Gen Ken' line

June 21, 2017

If nothing else, Ken is proof that a man can change. "You go with your bad self, Kenny". There are two "New Crew" Ken dolls with man buns. It's taken decades, but Barbie's boyfriend Ken is now getting a well-deserved transformation.

Mattel unveils new diverse line of Ken dolls

June 21, 2017

If you take a look at a modern day Barbie doll, you may notice she looks a little different than she use to - in a good way! On Tuesday, Mattel unveiled a collection of diverse Ken dolls. Mattel is trying to fight falling sales of its iconic doll line at a time when many kids would rather play with an iPad. These dolls join the 100+ diverse looks launched in the Barbie Fashionistas line in the last three years.

'Downton Abbey' movie production to start in 2018

June 21, 2017

Edelstein was speaking on the sidelines of " Downton Abbey: The Exhibition ", which had its world premiere in Singapore last week. Edelstein and Fellowes did not immediately respond to The Times' request for comment Wednesday morning. "And then we've got to figure out how to get the 20 casts together". "But we're hopeful to make a movie sometime next year". The Downton Abbey cast is said to be very confused about what's happening when it comes to the movie.

Florida Amber Alert issued for missing 4-year-old girl

June 21, 2017

Alanda was last seen wearing a yellow spaghetti strap tank top underneath a black tee shirt, light colored skirt and blue flip flops. Officers describe McCoy as a white female, 3 feet tall, and weighs 41 pounds. Police said the vehicle might look light blue in color and there is a dent on the right front passenger bumper. There is a dent on the right front passenger bumper.

Bill Cosby's Lawyers Ask Judge to Declare Mistrial but Motion Is Denied

June 21, 2017

Constand , then an administrator with Temple University's women's basketball team, was 30 at the time of the alleged crime in 2004. The defense has questioned Constand's continued contact with Cosby after the alleged assault and conflicting reports of when the incident occurred.

Saw 8 release date announced: Horror franchise to return with 'Jigsaw'

June 21, 2017

The horror franchise revolves around the fictional character John Kramer, also called the " Jigsaw Killer" or " Jigsaw ", who traps victims in situations that test their will to live. The announced cast for Jigsaw includes: Mandela Van Peebles, Hannah Anderson, Laura Vandervoort, Brittany Allen, Callum Keith Rennie, Matt Passmore, Hannah Emily Anderson, Josiah Black, Shaquan Lewis, Michael Bolsvert , and James Gomez .

Prince Harry opens up about panic attacks after mother's death

June 21, 2017

Harry was recently praised for revealing he sought counselling as he confessed it was not until his late 20s that he processed his grief for Diana, Princess of Wales who was killed in a vehicle crash in 1997. I was like 'right-deal with it, ' he added. 'Once I plucked my head out of the sand, post-Afghan, it had a huge life-changing moment for me, ' Harry said.

Damon Lindelof in Talks to Bring 'Watchmen' to HBO

June 21, 2017

Lost and The Leftovers co-creator Damon Lindelof is reportedly in talks to develop a TV series adaptation of Watchmen for HBO . If it comes to pass it would of course be the second adaptation following Zack Snyder's 2009 film.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Volume Spiking Mid-session

June 21, 2017

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 17th. It has underperformed by 3.50% the S&P500. What Analysts Say About Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post $2.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. (NASDAQ:CSCO), 19 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 11 Hold.

TRS to support NDA's Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind

June 21, 2017

Amid the reports of crack in BJP Shiv Sena ties, BJP president Amit Shah today met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray . "There are attempts being made to play politics over a Dalit presidential candidate". We had suggested the name of M S Swaminathan so that farmers get benefited. On two occasions in the past, the Shiv Sena had deviated from the NDA line by supporting UPA candidates: in 2007 when Pratibha Patil won the election and in 2012 when incumbent Pranab Mukherjee was elected.

PS Plus July 2017 Will Feature One Additional Bonus Game For PS4

June 21, 2017

To put this a lightly as possible, this brand spanking new console packs 6 teraflops of power, making this the most powerful console ever (they're even chucking in a liquid-cooled vapour chamber in there just so it doesn't overheat - un-bloody-believable) which is's incredibly insane for a console, especially one so bloody small! So why single out a showreel of indie games as being unimportant? I think the industry is better and stronger when Nintendo is strong.

Parenting expert sues Disney, says it stole 'Inside Out' idea

June 21, 2017

According to the website, Daniels is a Peabody Award-winning broadcast journalist, author, and parenting and child development expert who specializes in the social and emotional development of children. In what has become commonplace for any blockbuster, someone is claiming that Disney stole concepts from Pixar's Inside Out. Disney did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and Daniels' lawyer declined to comment.

Miley Cyrus slams Dolce & Gabbana for dressing Melania Trump

June 21, 2017

Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana had cast the Atlanta-based model - who had previously never walked for a fashion house before - as part of an on-going theme of millennial-filled runways. So I'm trapped, and I have to let people know that I don't support Trump and I don't support those who are trying to undermine the voice of the people".

Production on 'Avatar' sequels to start from September 25

June 21, 2017

All you Avatar fans out there have reason to rejoice. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case as a full month's worth of delay has ensued with work now officially starting by September. "Finally, we have the four scripts for the Avatar films ready". There's no more relatable theme than family. He also revealed that the each sequel would play as a "stand-alone" movie.

New Diverse Ken Dolls

June 21, 2017

The new looks are an effort to reboot interest in the dolls . The new doll comes with three basic body types: slim, broad and original. Barbie announced its "Next Gen Ken" lineup Tuesday, revealing 15 new "diverse" Ken dolls with different body types, skin tones and hairstyles.

Country Music Television (CMT) Awards Held

June 21, 2017

In fact, Kidman is 100 percent responsible for another one of his wins-Collaborative Video Of The Year for " The Fighter " with Carrie Underwood-since Urban has said the song was inspired by his wife. The duo also performed that song. We had an incredible time doing Crossroads , and I just appreciate it all. But, fans can enjoy the musical night of awards and performances on DIRECTV NOW and Sling TV.

No Autopsy For Warmbier

June 21, 2017

The White House is considering banning US citizens from traveling to North Korea in the wake of 22 year-old college student Otto Warmbier's death . Republicans have put pressure on the White House to act over the death of United States uni student Otto Warmbier , saying North Korea murdered him.

Prosecutors Ask Judge To Revoke Tonya Couch's Bond

June 21, 2017

Weeks later, authorities found both Tonya and Ethan Couch in Mexico . Tonya, 50, has been free on $75,000 bond since January 2016 after being charged with fleeing to Mexico with her bad-boy son and withdrawing $30,000 from a bank after he missed his own probation appointment in 2015.

Katy Perry hits out at Taylor Swift AGAIN

June 21, 2017

Taylor pulled her music from streaming apps in 2014 because she believed they didn't value her art. Yeesh. It looks like the bad blood between these two isn't clearing up any time soon. And I tried it and I didn't like the way it felt. Well it seems as if Taylor Swift has changed her mind as her music will be back to Spotify and other streaming services later this month.

Halima Aden First to Wear Hijab on Cover of Allure

June 21, 2017

She's wearing a Nike hijab on the cover and in numerous interior photographs, as well as assorted activewear and some killer glossy red lipstick. 'Every little girl looks up to her mom so much - that's your first hero, ' she said . 'That's something people often forget'. In a video for the magazine, the model, who was born in a Kenya refugee camp and grew up in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rejoiced at the fact that the fashion world seems to be embracing a wider range of beauties and ...

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