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Idris Elba Begins Filming New Season of BBC America's Award-winning Luther

January 12, 2018

Wunmi Mosaku ( Damilola, Our Loved Boy ) will be new recruit D.S. Catherine Halliday in the fifth level of the saga. Despite his fiery temper and tendency to break the law when it suits him, detective inspector John Luther is a risk the BBC is more than willing to take at this point.

Brian Michael Bendis' First DC Work Revealed

January 12, 2018

Action Comics #1000 is slated to come out in April. As if that wasn't newsworthy enough, DC co-publisher and legendary artist Jim Lee will be providing art for the story. DC Comics announced on November 7 that Bendis has exclusively joined the company in a "multiyear, multi-faceted deal". The news shocked fans and industry observers, as Bendis had made Marvel his main publishing home for 17 years and is strongly associated with the brand, writing almost all of the company's major characters ...

Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee Accused of Sexual Harassment

January 12, 2018

In addition, he has acted on some of those desires despite objections by the nurses, leading to the current situation he's embroiled in-a legal dispute with the company that hires the nurses, which could lead to a lawsuit. Reports quoted Lee's lawyer stated, "Lee "categorically denies" the "false and despicable" allegations and fully intends to clear his "stellar good name" and suggested the allegations could be part of a shakedown".

Dragon Ball FighterZ Hit Gameplay Showcases His Strength

January 12, 2018

Dragon Ball Fighter Z is looking rad. Hit is known for his ability to Time-Skip, giving him an advantage over his opponents. The trailer for the game, which shows Hit, features his striking and lightning-fast moves. EST to January 16 at the same time. Fans who have pre-ordered a digital version of the game will be able to take part in the open beta on January 13.

Natalie Portman To Replace Reese Witherspoon In 'Pale Blue Dot'

January 12, 2018

And since he's already finished with season 2 of Legion , that means Pale Blue Dot conceivably has most of this year to shoot before he needs to start work on the new Fargo season. Indeed, the fact that Fargo will not return for a fourth season until 2019 is in part so that Hawley has time to make the film (scheduling sacrifices seem to be a common theme with the film, for better or worse).

Gabrielle Union fights back to save her kids in 'Breaking In'

January 12, 2018

But awaiting her are four villains intent on finding the deceased's safe and making off with its contents. Breaking In also stars Ajiona Alexus , Christa Miller, Seth Carr , Billy Burke , Richard Cabral , and Jason George. The director, James McTeigue , previously helmed V for Vendetta and multiple episodes of the Netflix original series Marco Polo . Will Packer Productions' James Lopez and Practical Pictures' Craig Perry and Sheila Taylor are producing alongside Union and ...

Arie Luyendyk Jr.: Being the 'Bachelor' makes things 'awkward' at work

January 12, 2018

Holm and Luyendyk were Maynard's final 2, before she chose Holm. for an engagement that lasted only a few short months. "He would have lost his own bet, I guess". As for the rest of Kimmel's predictions, the late-night host picked Tia - who gave Arie a "little wiener" upon meeting him to represent her hometown of Weiner, Arkansas - as one that will stick around for while, but won't get a ring.

Nick Cannon Addresses Backlash Over Casting Chris Brown in 'She Ball'

January 12, 2018

However, the TV host turned filmmaker, who will also star in the movie, has defended the R&B musician, claiming he's a victim of double standards as white stars accused of domestic violence, like the actor Sean Penn , do not receive the same attention.

John Malkovich Joins Voltage Pictures' 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile'

January 12, 2018

Berlinger, who was nominated for a feature doc Oscar for Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory four years ago, is directing off an original screenplay by Michael Werwie, who won the Nicholl Fellowship first prize and was featured on the Black List. He also starred in Louis C.K.'s ill-fated I Love You, Daddy , which premiered in Toronto and was snatched up by Orchard Pictures, only to be shelved following sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

Courtney Act just flashed the entire Celebrity Big Brother live audience

January 12, 2018

Ann had been sleeping in the mens bedroom next door on her own since she entered the house. And when that reality television series is Celebrity Big Brother - in which 13 pseudo-celebrities are forced to live together in a house for a few weeks and get eliminated one at a time - that first impression is extremely important.

The Army to release a controversial recruitment drive

January 12, 2018

In comes after the Army failed to draw in sufficient numbers of fresh personnel amid a number of advertising campaigns that suggested only budding superheroes need apply. 'I was really anxious about whether I would be accepted, but within days I was more than confident about being who I was, ' he says. 'So I think in a way by doing this they're missing out on the vast majority of people who want to join, and therefore it will not - in my opinion, unfortunately - solve the recruiting crisis ...

Halo 5: Guardians Getting A Free To Play Weekend, Starting Today

January 12, 2018

In another attempt to push Cortana as an AI voice assistant, Microsoft is offering a free weekend of Halo 5: Guardians on Xbox One to those with an Xbox Live Gold membership. To download the game, you'll need about 100-and something GB of free hard drive space and you can find it via the Xbox Store. With more than two years of free new content releases including multiple multiplayer maps, gameplay modes, and weapons, armors, and more, Halo 5: Guardians has evolved into the biggest, ...

Chris Hemsworth 'throwing ideas around' for Thor 4

January 12, 2018

If you stuck around for the after-credits scene of Thor: Ragnarok , then like many other fans, you may have been wondering if the giant ship that flew over the Asgardian ship used by Thor and others to escape, was Thanos' ship the Sanctuary-2.

Oprah Winfrey for president in 2020? Twitter reacts

January 12, 2018

Throughout her speech, the audience applauded and stood in ovation Winfrey, a central element in the foundation of the Time's Up movement, built to provide legal support to those who have experienced sexual harassment, which prompted speculation about a run for presidency in 2020.

Syrian Refugee Given Lifetime Gym Membership After Photo Goes Viral

January 12, 2018

The15-year-old boy was gifted free lifetime gym membership after a massive online hunt to trace him. . Muhammad Hussein, a young Syrian refugee and shoe shiner, was photographed standing outside of the Olimpiyat Spor gym holding his shoeshine stand and staring into the workout facility.

Verizon A+E Networks Deal Illustrates Growing Digital Reach

January 12, 2018

A+E Networks pres of distribution David Zagin said the deal doesn't include any content that previously required pay-TV authentication. The telco, whose digital footprint ranks first among USA millennials and second overall, has renewed its carriage deal with A+E Networks and expanded the deal to include a first-look relationship with A+E Networks digital brand 45th&Dean.

You Might Not Get More Rick And Morty Until Late 2019

January 12, 2018

The season wrapped up with the hilarious " The Rickchurian Mortydate " episode on October 2. Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon , Rick & Morty chronicles the sci-fi adventures of nihilistic genius Rick Sanchez and his dimwitted grandson Morty Smith.

Tech's Edmunds brothers declare for NFL Draft

January 12, 2018

The trio played together in college one year in 2015, often lining up next to one another on the Hokies' kickoff coverage team. The family is familiar with the NFL. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound linebacker has started every game for Virginia Tech in 2016 and 2017. He is ranked as the No. 64 overall prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com , and is ranked No.

Goodfellas actor Paul Sorvino calls out Weinstein as file passed to prosecutors

January 12, 2018

On Dec. 8, 2017, Ms. Sorvino wrote a guest column on the Hollywood Reporter website that brutally described her torture at the hands of Weinstein . In Mira Sorvino's disclosure to the New Yorker last October, the actress accused Harvey Weinstein of making her uncomfortable at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 1995, massaging her shoulders and "chasing" her around.

Miz and Maryse Docuseries to Air on USA Network

January 12, 2018

The Miz and Maryse announced their pregnancy live on Monday Night RAW back in September. Called "Miz & Mrs", the television show will be divided into six episodes and will chronicle the life of the married couple, both inside and outside the ring.

Kewaunee County Health Department urges homeowners to test for radon in January

January 12, 2018

In Colorado radon is responsible for almost 500 lung cancer deaths per year. Public health organizations and lung cancer survivors are working together this month to relay a simple but potentially life-saving message to Minnesotans statewide: protect yourself and your family from lung cancer by testing your home for radon.

Love Island bosses refuse to include gay and lesbian contestants

January 12, 2018

Former Xtra Factor presenter Matt Edmondson said: "Having spent much of a year ago in the presence of Simon Cowell, I'm used to finding myself in terrifying situations, so I feel fully prepared to be taking on the challenge of hosting Release The Hounds".

How Jurgen Klopp helped Dortmund to raise Dembele's Barcelona price-tag

January 12, 2018

In the second half the winger moved over to the left flank, showing his versatility, with Andres Iniesta coming inside and Lionel Messi taking Dembele's original spot. "He played in a position that we knew he would perform". Barca saw several bids rejected for Coutinho with Liverpool stubbornly refusing to sell their most valuable player.

Hoda Kotb Replaces Matt Lauer As Official "Today" Co-Anchor

January 12, 2018

Well, it looks as though NBC had the same thought. Lauer's salary had built up over time; he was a news anchor for three years before sitting behind the desk in the number one spot for two decades. Over the past few years, they've shared some big moments, including their delivery of the news that Lauer would no longer be on the show . Kotb herself has addressed the salary difference, admitting she is not even close to making the same amount as the former Today co-star.

Mariah Carey launches 'tea-shirts' after viral New Year's Eve meme

January 12, 2018

Thank goodness. The diva got the soothing beverage she needed to relax after a powerhouse performance in weather than frankly no one should have to go outside in, and the internet got the content they so desperately crave. Here are some tea-shirts for you, ' she wrote in the Instagram caption, adding a few emoji before: 'Store link in bio!' The shirts are priced at US$30 (RM120), while the mug is US$20.

Celebs React to Oprah Winfrey's Golden Globes Speech

January 12, 2018

The night - usually one reserved for more carefree partying - served as Hollywood's fullest response yet to the sexual harassment scandals that have roiled the film industry and laid bare its gender inequalities. Hollywood's awards season is seen as wide open. There were other moments, unrelated to this through line: Tommy Wiseau, the eccentric (probably an understatement) writer-director of the terrible (probably an understatement) 2003 film The Room , joined James Franco on stage as ...

Rare, venomous snake appears in SoCal

January 12, 2018

The yellow-bellied sea snake, which features a paddle-shaped tail, is found in the open ocean where it feeds exclusively on fish. Our planet is getting warmer. The sea snake, identified by its yellow belly, was found near the 18th Street lifeguard tower on Monday, which was the third report of the species in Southern California since 2015.

'Battlestar Galactica,' Arrowverse Actor Donnelly Rhodes Dead at 80

January 12, 2018

Born in Winnipeg, Rhodes served as an airman-mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force and began his acting career as a contract player, landing bit parts in such '60s classics as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and the original Mission: Impossible TV series.

Justices could uphold Ohio voter purge effort

January 12, 2018

The justices heard arguments Wednesday in a case from Ohio. Lawyers for the ACLU and other civil rights groups said the state rules disproportionately affect minority and low-income voters. Helle showed up to vote that fall and found his name had been removed from the voter rolls. Sotomayor pressed U.S. Solicitor General Noel Francisco on the change during oral arguments Wednesday , saying that solicitors general from Democratic and Republican presidents alike had argued positions ...

French league suspends goalline technology after cup errors

January 12, 2018

The French football league (LFP) has suspended the use of goal-line technology due to a series of errors. The LFP had already warned GoalControl, the company in charge of the system, about issues last month. It was subsequently given after consultation with a Video Assistant Referee, which the LFP, like the FA, is also trialling. FRANCE has stopped using goalline technology after a pair of cock-ups in cup matches.

Big Name Scheduled for The 25th Anniversary of Raw Show (SPOILER)

January 12, 2018

Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday's RAW . The Texas Rattlesnake - an icon of the 1990s and 2000s - has only had bit-part appearances with the company since departing in 2004. Bleacher Report points out that WWE's previous successes often come in the form of reunions. Of all the Hall of Famers listed to appear on the anniversary show, only The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels appeared on the first episode of Raw in separate matches.

Firefly: Eminem, Kendrick Lamar & Arctic Monkeys Headlining Music Festival - Full Lineup

January 12, 2018

Arctic Monkeys are to bring an end to their lengthy hiatus after announcing their first live performance in four years at 2018's edition of Firefly Festival in America. As usual, you can expect incredible food options and fun festival attractions, too. O'Malley recently spoke to motorcycle website For The Ride , with the article stating that "Nick found time for the track day before recording began on the eagerly anticipated sixth album, started at a secret location in September".

Hold your horses, Radiohead say they haven't sued Lana Del Rey (yet)

January 12, 2018

While Warner/Chappell has said the alleged similarity between the tracks " Creep " and " Get Free " is "clear", the publisher has denied the issuing of a lawsuit. It's been a case of "did they or didn't they" this week as claims travel back and forth between Lana Del Rey and Radiohead that the band is now embroiled in a lawsuit with the singer.

Mega-church pastor accused of 20-year-old sexual assault

January 12, 2018

She says he told her to keep what transpired a secret, and then he got back in the auto and drove her to her home. Savage that he was remorseful and filled with regret over the incident he described "as a sexual incident with a female high school senior".

Rob Kardashian Denies That He Assaulted Blac Chyna

January 12, 2018

Chyna claims when she tried to call Tyga - Kylie Jenner's ex and the father of Chyna's 5-year-old son King Cairo - Rob "immediately grabbed the phone from her hand and violently knocked her to the ground where she landed on her hands and knees".

Drake's Virginia Black Whiskey to Launch IPO

January 12, 2018

The Started From The Bottom hitmaker launched the liquor line in 2016 and now he is taking the company to the next level by launching an global public offering (IPO). When it comes to taste, Virginia Black is a "rich, decadent, smooth" aged Bourbon whiskey with a "decadent profile", which are also probably all the words Drake would use to describe himself.

Ronan Farrow signs television deal with HBO after Weinstein exposé

January 12, 2018

Farrow, the son of actress Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, discussed how his family has affected his life and approach to work in a cover story for the Hollywood Reporter . Farrow's HBO deal was first reported in January 10 by The Hollywood Reporter . Prior to his job at The New Yorker , he worked as an investigative reporter at MSNBC and NBC News, and before his career in journalism he was a special advisor on NGO and humanitarian issues for the Obama administration and worked in Hillary ...

Flight of the Conchords Confirm HBO Special

January 12, 2018

Flight of the Conchords is returning - very briefly. The show was well received, being nominated for 10 Emmy Awards, and also featured Rhys Darby , Kristen Schaal and Arj Barker . Clement's film credits include the " Rio " movies (2011, 2014), " Men in Black 3 " (2012) and " The BFG " (2016). The comedy special will be directed by Hamish Hamilton.

Gucci Garden, a Combination Restaurant, Museum, Shop, Opens in Florence

January 12, 2018

Well, aside from the ubiquity of the tune's simple yet effective hook, the world-renowned chef behind the three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana has a new venture that, to fully explain, involves saying the word "Gucci" almost as many times as the song.

Storytelling adventure Where the Water Tastes Like Wine scores Sting

January 12, 2018

It spans a century of United States history, introducing players to a vast cast of drifters, fortune tellers and magical creatures - which makes the inclusion of Sting, a British rock musician, even more unexpected. Jones plays a character called Bertha, Fennoy plays Shaw and Hutchison plays Quinn. This is the gorgeously illustrated American folklore game about travelling and sharing stories, made by Dim Bulb Games, the studio run by Johnneman Nordhagen, co-founder of Gone Home developer ...

Dancing On Ice returns to ITV with a staggering amount of viewers!

January 12, 2018

It turns out Holly has a hack which was revealed in today's Sun. It worked a treat'. Phil explained "To all the skaters I said "be careful, be careful, there's carpet behind here" and I'm telling the audience "no one can skate over carpet, not even the pros" - it just doesn't work".

TBS cancels Louis CK's 'The Cops' animated series

January 12, 2018

TBS and Universal join FX Networks, which will not give Louis executive producer compensation on " Better Things ", " Baskets " or " One Mississippi ", which airs on Amazon. "We did not find any issues, complaints or incidents of misconduct of any kind in the eight years we worked together", Landgraf told the Television Critics Association winter media tour Friday.

Woman rescued from underneath subway train

January 12, 2018

A person was pulled from under the L Train at the Bedford Avenue station today, the FDNY confirms. Witness Steve Coyle saw the woman fall as if she had just misstepped. Fire officials said they received a call at 11:19 am of a person trapped under the train and responded to the scene, where they were able to remove the victim from the tracks.

Teen reports gang rape at Brooklyn school then gets suspended, lawsuit states

January 12, 2018

But instead of properly punishing her assailants, school officials suspended the girl for engaging in sexual activity at school, the suit says. Two girls, ages 16 and 15-years-old, battled inside one of the schools on the city's Grand St.

Saquon Barkley Signs With Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports

January 12, 2018

Barkley and Roc Nation announced their signing Wednesday, three days after Barkley declared himself eligible for the 2018 National Football League draft. "He is a wise man, has a lot of knowledge and gives good advice". The top-rated player on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, Barkley is leaving the school after a junior season that yielded 1,271 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns, including Saturday's PlayStation Fiesta Bowl win over Washington .

TV3 To Re-Brand As Virgin Media

January 12, 2018

It is unlikely that the letters "TV" will feature in the main channel's name, while 3e and the only recently created be3 will also undergo a name change. Other shows include The Restaurant , starring celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, alongside imports such as The Voice UK, Celebrity Big Brother, Dancing on Ice, Love Island, Survival of the Fittest, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Take Away and The Graham Norton Show.

Prominent Hollywood Women Launch Anti-Harassment Initiative Time's Up

January 12, 2018

One of the campaign's newly launched initiatives is the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund , a tax exempt charitable organisation that helps individuals who've experienced sexual misconduct obtain legal representation. An open letter published by the movement acknowledges that the high profile of the USA media and entertainment industry has given many of its talents a prominent platform to bring forward revelations of sexual assault and harassment against dozens of men in positions of power.

Box-sets boost for iPlayer

January 12, 2018

In a sign of these changing patterns of behavior, more viewers logged onto iPlayer and streamed more content between 25 and 31 December than on any other week on record with 69.2m individual content requests being made cumulating in a total of 25.6m hours spent.

Facebook and Twitter shareholders are demanding action on fake news and abuse

January 12, 2018

Lamb said in a statement. "In the wake of the #MeToo movement, women are no longer putting up with what has been the status quo for far too long", Natasha Lamb, managing partner at Arjuna Capital and lead-filer of the proposals, said in a statement, citing a May 2017 article in Elle magazine regarding sexual harassment perpetuated on Facebook as well a mass of women boycotting Twitter in October for the same reason.

Pepsi Super Bowl 2018 Ad Stars Cindy Crawford

January 12, 2018

Pepsi will be introducing a retro-inspired design that will available at select retailers on January 29th. "It was one of those moments in my career that when I walked down the street, people were like, 'Pepsi!' Or I'd be at a bar and people would send me over a Pepsi", Crawford remembered about the original and the massive impact it had.

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