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Top actresses taking women's rights activists as Golden Globes dates

January 08, 2018

Leading women's rights activists will be accompanying actresses Michelle Williams , Meryl Streep , and Emma Watson to Sunday night's (07Jan18) Golden Globe Awards. King is also the founder of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative and has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Susan Sarandon brought Rosa Clemente, a political commentator.

About that title change for FX's 'Atlanta'

January 08, 2018

Season two of " Atlanta " is tiny, toony, and a little loony. "In the writers' room, we talked about [ How I Spent My Vacation ] by Tiny Toons ". The Upright Citizens Brigade alum didn't make any promises, just that "We didn't want to come at the second season in terms of how do we beat last season, rather how do we make this another season of a show I want to watch".

Radiohead Are Suing Lana Del Rey for Allegedly Plagiarizing 'Creep'

January 08, 2018

Although NME disputed the reports , Lana herself has seemingly confirmed that Radiohead is suing her, writing on Twitter that "their lawyers have been relentless". Compare the two songs below. We layered the two tracks to compare just how alike they are and while the choruses are decidedly different, the melody in both verses sound nearly note-for-note the same, although Del Rey's is a beat slower.

Google Doodle honours daring stunt queen Nadia on her 110th birth anniversary

January 08, 2018

Born in 1908 to a Scottish father and a Greek mother in Perth, Mary shifted to Bombay at the age of five as her father served a soldier in the British army during the First World War. In recent times, Kangana Ranaut's role in Vishal Bharadwaj's movie Rangoon is inspired by Nadia. In the same timeline, she caught the eye of filmmaker and producer Jamshed Boman Homi Wadia with her athleticism and physical capabilities.

'Jumanji,' 'Insidious' top weekend box office

January 08, 2018

It collected another $64.7 million (£47.7 million) outside North America over the weekend, although it stumbled upon its opening in China, where the movie only garnered $28.7 million (£21.2 million), falling below Disney expectations, despite a big promotional push.

Best director Golden Globe goes to Guillermo del Toro

January 08, 2018

Give me a minute. Seen as a subtle rebuke to xenophobia and ignorance running high in the Trump era, del Toro's " The Shape of Water " told the story of a mute cleaning lady who falls in love with an amphibian man. Ive been saved and absolved by them because monsters are the patron saints of our blissful imperfections and they allow and embody the possibility of fail (ure) and live.

Winners list for the 75th Golden Globes Awards

January 08, 2018

Host Seth Meyers continued that message, welcoming ladies and "remaining gentlemen" and later directly mentioning Weinstein. Mexican director Guillermo del Toro won best director for magical fantasy " The Shape of Water ". She also received a SAG Awards nod. The Lady Bird star adorably shouted out to her mom after winning the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy , revealing that she was actually in the room watching her speech in real time via FaceTime.

'Handmaid's Tale' victor dedicates Golden Globe win to Margaret Atwood

January 08, 2018

Moss has been earning widespread acclaim for her performance in the Margaret Atwood adaptation, especially in a time where the plot feels more relevant due to the political climate. "Thank you for supporting me through the whole thing", said Brown. The only tidbit he would offer was that the storyline would take key characters to "the colonies" outside of the region known as Gilead where most of season one takes place.

Allison Janney Thanks Tonya Harding During Golden Globes Win

January 08, 2018

Janney won for her portrayal of LaVona Golden, Harding's cruel, abusive mother, who pushes her daughter (played by Margot Robbie ) into professional figure skating through a series of questionable tactics. She's sitting at my table. She loves the movie. "It's an extraordinary movie and I'm so proud of it". She comes out looking OK in this. "People come out having more compassion and empathy for her (and) for what she was up against", she said.

Meet the Activists Who Accompanied Celebrities on the Golden Globes Red Carpet

January 08, 2018

Amy Poehler arrived at the Golden Globes with Saru Jayaraman , whose platform is advocacy for restaurant workers. Stone, who is up for a Globe for her portrayal of Ms. "I think that people are aware now of a power imbalance and it's something that leaFstods to abuse", Streep told E! It's led to abuse in our industry.

Natalie Portman calls out all-male director lineup on Golden Globes stage

January 08, 2018

Gerwig has received widespread recognition for directing her coming-of-age-film " Lady Bird ", which at one point broke a Rotten Tomatoes record for 100 percent fresh ratings. America Ferrera accompanied Natalie Portman to the 2018 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 7, marking Ferrera's first red carpet appearance since announcing her pregnancy on New Year's Eve .

Watch Oprah's inspirational speech during Golden Globes (and read the full transcript)

January 08, 2018

Winfrey then pivoted her speech by telling the story of Recy Taylor , who was raped by a group of white men in Alabama in 1944. "She lived, as we all have lived, too many years in a culture broken by brutally powerful men", said Winfrey.

BBC's China editor resigns in protest over gender pay gap

January 08, 2018

It reignites the gender row plaguing the corporation after it was revealed a year ago that many of its top-earning men were being paid much more than women for doing the same job. She said it was with "great regret" she had to quit her post, but cited a "crisis of trust at the BBC" as her reason for speaking out. While she did not reveal her salary, she said that of the four worldwide news editors, the two men earned 50 percent more than the two women.

Saoirse Ronan's Dress "Is Not About Sex, It's About Strength"

January 08, 2018

She told " Extra " presenter Mark Wright, "We'll all be wearing black". "It is the most important thing and I've never felt so encouraged and inspired and supported to use whatever voice I have". Starring as the eponymous Lady Bird , Ronan won on her third Golden Globe nomination: She'd previously been nominated in best actress for the drama film Brooklyn , and was a supporting nominee for her breakout turn in Atonement .

Women's Rights Activists To Walk Golden Globes Red Carpet With Actresses

January 08, 2018

Women's rights activists will walk the red carpet alongside actresses at the Golden Globes tonight, to help vocalize the message that #TimesUp is a campaign for gender equality that reaches beyond Hollywood. Billie Jean King , the tennis champion who founded the Women's Tennis Association, will accompany Stone, who is up for a Globe for her portrayal of King in the film Battle Of The Sexes .

Nicole Kidman's Golden Globes Speech Was All About the 'Power of Women'

January 08, 2018

As Celeste, a woman living a seemingly flawless life but constantly covering up the bruises of her violent marriage to husband Perry (Alexander Skarsgard), Kidman captured the insecurity and pain in her character while also demonstrating Celeste's strength that had been kept dormant for years as she raised her children.

Watch Tommy Wiseau help James Franco collect a Golden Globe award

January 08, 2018

Franco beat Hugh Jackman , Steve Carrell, Daniel Kaluuya , and Ansel Elgort to the award at the Beverly Hills ceremony tonight (January 7). " The Disaster Artist " is based on a memoir Sestero wrote that recounted his time making " The Room ".

Logan Paul Has Reportedly Made More than $12000 From His Apology Video

January 08, 2018

According to a new report , Logan Paul has potentially made a substantial amount of money off an apology made in response to a controversial video he posted in which he showed the body of someone who appeared to have died by suicide in a Japanese forest.

Kit Harington flees NY after bar snafu

January 08, 2018

According to eyewitnesses, Kit had come back inside for a second round only to be physically dragged outside into the cold. The British star, 31, got the boot from Gramercy haunt Barfly after he reportedly got aggressive during a game of pool by banging on the table and grabbing cues.

Golden Globes Nominees Bring Activists as Plus-Ones

January 08, 2018

Our goal in attending the Golden Globes is to shift the focus back to survivors and on systemic, lasting solutions. "As longtime organizers, activists and advocates for racial and gender justice", Burke's statement read, "it gives us enormous pride to stand with the members of the TIMES UP campaign who have stood up and spoken out in this groundbreaking historical moment".

Lana Del Rey Responds to Radiohead Lawsuit Reports

January 08, 2018

Lana Del Rey confirmed on Twitter that Radiohead was indeed suing her over her Lust for Life track and the band isn't looking for a chunk of the songwriting credit, either. "They are two completely different songs". Ironically, Radiohead has previously been on the end of such a suit over the same song. Radiohead were sued for lifting parts of the Hollies' 1972 song " The Air That I Breathe ", and they agreed to give partial writing credits to Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood.

Nicole Kidman to wear black at Golden Globes in protest

January 07, 2018

The group also opened a legal defense fund to help those women who can not afford to the justice and support they deserve when they've been sexually harassed. Time's Up also is backing the call for women to wear black, in solidarity with those who have been sexually harassed, at the Golden Globes ceremony.

France Gall - Eurovision Winner for Luxembourg in 1965 has died

January 07, 2018

She was the runaway victor in the contest. The single sold 16,000 copies in France the day after her win, and more than half a million copies within four months. British actress and singer Jane Birkin, whose collaborations with Gainsbourg also propelled her to 1960s stardom, said Gall was "surprising, candid, mysterious...

Brad Pitt Bid $120000 to Watch 'Game of Thrones' With Emilia Clarke

January 07, 2018

However, when it turned out that Clarke's co-star Kit Harington was also at the event, the King in the North offered to be part of the watching experience, causing Pitt to up his bid to $120,000. Leo [DiCaprio] enthusiastically watched the whole auction, turning his head back and forth between Brad and Emilia. The source continued: "Emilia was covering her mouth and giggling".

Newport County boss Michael Flynn hails "outstanding" Shawn McCoulsky header

January 07, 2018

After McCoulsky's headed victor, Leeds's day went from bad to worse as they had Samuel Saiz sent off in stoppage time. "I don't want to be winning relegation battles, I want to be winning FA Cup ties and climbing the table", Newport manager Michael Flynn said.

'Game of Thrones' Kit Harington Drunk and Disorderly During Pool Game

January 07, 2018

In the clip, the actor initially appears dazed as he chats with people at a pool table. Problem is. Kit was not in his right mind, and started banging on the table, grabbing at pool cues, and getting in peoples' faces. Harington has been in NY with his partner and former Game of Thrones co-star Rose Leslie. Season 8 of Game of Thrones is set to air on HBO in 2019.

Man from Bengal arrested for stalking Sachin Tendulkar's daughter

January 07, 2018

He has been arrested on charges of repeatedly stalking and harassing Sara Tendulkar. Accuse Debkumars family has claimed that, he is mentally sick, who carries a mediacal history to. Meanwhile, the accused said that he saw Sara first on TV and fell in love with her. Maity is unemployed and a college dropout. Answering to media persons, Accuse's relative said,"We had no idea how he got embroiled in this case".

White House, Camp David to Screen Spielberg's 'The Post'

January 07, 2018

Of course, just because the White House is being given the film doesn't mean that Trump is actually going to watch it. Hollywood regularly supplies the First Family with new movies, including the Trump family, but that doesn't mean the Commander-in-Chief actually sits through all of them.

Big Changes Coming to Miss America Organization Says Carlson

January 07, 2018

The potential changes Carlson discussed included opening up the pageant's guidelines for entry and changing the competitions restrictions on age, martial status and pregnancy. New board members include three other past Miss Americas: 2012 victor Laura Kaeppeler Fleiss, 2000 victor Heather French Henry and Kate Shindle, who won in 1998 and now serves as president of the Actors' Equity Association.

Big Bang Theory cast 'comfortable' with show ending: Johnny Galecki

January 07, 2018

Earlier there were reports that the show might wrap things up considerably sooner than what was expected owing to falling ratings, and trouble between the cast members. We'll just have to hang on until season 12... If it will really be the end, fans can still watch Sheldon from when he was still a kid in " Young Sheldon " Season 1.

Meghan Markle's Half-Brother's Fiancée Arrested

January 07, 2018

The former actress' future sister-in-law was arrested in OR on New Year's Eve for allegedly assaulting her Markle's half-brother, TMZ reported. I can't tell you how powerfully I want Meghan Markle to invite her entire limelight hungry, alleged assault-committing extended family to her lavish, regal wedding in May (Thomas was also arrested last January for holding a gun to Blount's head, which is fairly fucking full on and might give one a generally negative impression of that side of the ...

'The Crown' may have found new Princess Maragret

January 07, 2018

The actress, known for Merchant Ivory films like A Room With A View and frequent collaborations with former partner Tim Burton, is "all but confirmed " play the role of Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister, according to the Evening Standard .

The Crown: Helena Bonham Carter near deal to play Princess Margaret

January 07, 2018

Carter would take over the role which has been played by Vanessa Kirby , for the first two seasons. One of the most tragic things about The Crown was the news that after this current season they would be changing up the cast in order to properly portray the later years of the monarchy.

Tim Johnson: Something old, something new for the New Year

January 07, 2018

Time is best used when we work for that newness of life that is meant for us by God. But God's love kept me. But I also can't agree with your definition of sin because it ignores the reality of human suffering. When a person has that broken spirit and contrite heart, they understand deep down within the soul only God can save them. Shall we continue in sin that His grace shall continue to abide with us in the New Year? I, myself, believe in God and Jesus.

Bigg Boss 11: Rani Mukerji Asks Salman Khan To Skip Marriage And Straight Become A Father

January 07, 2018

Contestants once again gave the rating. Hina and Shilpa were asked to imitate each other, but it was Vikas Gupta's imitation of Akash Dadlani that left Mukerji in splits. On the other hand, Vikas, Hina and Shilpa had the privilege of being a Mumbaikar and managed to escape the elimination. She was accompanied by a female friend donning a salwar kurta who was also holding a lovely bouquet in her hand.

Stephen Colbert on imagining Trump as 'Our Cartoon President'

January 07, 2018

The series is an outgrowth of an occasional feature on " Late Show ". Colbert and " Late Show " boss Chris Licht are EPs on the show, with R.J. Fried serving as showrunner. When one reporter said during a question that they didn't hear the character's voice in the trailer, but that she looked "formidable" just from the illustration, Colbert responded, "Yes, and she sounds just as happy as she looks".

Karan Johar Will 'Lovingly And Respectfully' Welcome Kangana Ranaut On His Show

January 07, 2018

The last time Kangana was invited on Karan's show, Coffee with Karan, the whole movie Industry had to face with the nepotism accusations that Kangana leveled against Karan, saying that he usually gives big and better movie launches to star kids, while actors who have no personal connections to the Bollywood biggies have to fend for themselves in smaller roles in movies.

Petroleo Brasileiro SA- Petrobras (PBR) Receives Coverage Optimism Score of 0.17

January 07, 2018

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:TEVA) has a market cap of $19.78 billion and over the last 12 months, TEVA has declined by -48.12%. Highland Capital Management LLC now owns 79,587 shares of the oil and gas exploration company's stock valued at $743,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the period.

Courtney Act Suffers Major Wardrobe Malfunction As She Enters CBB House

January 07, 2018

As Jess Impiazzi began to believe her, the outspoken retired politician, 70, said: "I think he's pulling your leg". He's a well-known Casanova and recently split from girlfriend Stephanie Pratt so could end up pursuing one of his new CBB housemates.

HBO Is Pushing the Final Season of Game of Thrones Into 2019

January 07, 2018

Nutter has been with Thrones since season two and directed "The Rains of Castamere", while Sapochnik was behind the camera for numerous show's biggest spectacle episodes, including "Hardhome" and "Battle of the Bastards". After all, a final season airing January 1, 2019 is a rather different for fans than one airing December 31, 2019. HBO is silent on that front. The series' producers have not only been taking longer between each season, they've also made clear that the final season will ...

Harvey Weinstein Sued for Allegedly Spying on Paz de la Huerta

January 07, 2018

The suit says de la Huerta did not give Rubin the records, and now Tensor Law says Rubin was up to no good from the get-go - he was trying to make de la Huerta waive her right to keep the records secret. 'After this series of efforts to damage and humiliate De La Huerta, Rubin informed her, on November 12, she had no case and should withdraw her allegations against Weinstein , ' the lawsuit states.

What time is The Voice UK on TV?

January 07, 2018

Everyone has been talking about whether X Factor hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs are a couple. Loose Women pushed Olly more on the subject by asking: "But did you have a romance?" They went on to explain that the showbiz pair had been texting for a while, before it became "saucy".

Kit Harington kicked out of NYC bar

January 07, 2018

Problem is. Kit was not in his right mind, and started banging on the table, grabbing at pool cues, and getting in peoples' faces. Harington seemed to be pushed outside at one point.

Game of Thrones vuelve en 2019 — CONFIRMADO

January 07, 2018

Se espera que la filmación concluya en agosto de este año. En un reportaje con TV Guide el actor reveló que la octava temporada se empezaría a grabar en el verano boreal y duraría al menos seis meses, posibilitando que los últimos episodios tengan una extensión más larga de la usual.

Helena Bonham Carter tapped for 'The Crown' Season 3

January 07, 2018

Netflix recently announced that Olivia Colman would be replacing Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in Seasons 3 and 4 of the show, a role that Bonham Carter had herself been linked to. Hall (as John F. Kennedy). Netflix and Bonham Carter's reps declined to comment. Meanwhile, there is no official word on who will replace former "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith as Prince Phillip.

US Attorney General Ends Obama Marijuana Policy

January 07, 2018

Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memo dated January 4, 2018 regarding federal marijuana enforcement policy , directing all U.S. Attorneys to enforce the laws enacted by Congress and to follow well-established principles when pursuing prosecutions related to marijuana activities.

Packers want to interview Eric DeCosta for GM

January 07, 2018

McKenzie is expected to stay in his role with the pending arrival of Jon Gruden as the team's next head coach. Like the Seahawks, the Packers endured rare hard times this season - Green Bay is on the couch in January for the first time since 2008.

Pro14: Leinster v Ulster

January 07, 2018

Despite some positive early signs for Ulster in the form of a scrum penalty and a strong run from Charles Piutau , they fell behind in the fifth minute. Barry Daly scores a try despite Andrew Trimble's efforts. James Tracy and Tadhg Furlong both had early departures through injury, but their replacements Sean Cronin and Andrew Porter both impressed when introduced.

Bright Sequel: Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, and David Ayer are Returning

January 06, 2018

Set in an alternate present-day where humans, orcs, elves, and fairies have been co-existing since the beginning of time. One key player who will not be returning for round two is writer Max Landis , who was paid a reported $ 3 million to $4 million for his screenplay in 2016 when the project ignited a bidding war before ultimately selling to Netflix.

Donald Glover recalls a smooth transition when Ron Howard boarded Solo

January 06, 2018

He's a mentor to Han Solo and presumably shapes him into the smuggler we came to love in Star Wars: A New Hope . The sets include what appears to be a new kind of Stormtrooper, as well as several landspeeders based on designs seen in early set pictures from before Phil Lord and Chris Miller's exit from the movie and tweeted by TMZ back in May.

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