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Ellen DeGeneres turned 60 today & everyone is celebrating

January 27, 2018

He said: "You're welcome to come out with me if you want". Justin had a bouquet of pink flowers delivered to Ellen in the studio and he also teased his upcoming tour, which will kick off in the spring. Although seriously unbelievable, Timberlake wasn't even the only musical treat DeGeneres received for her birthday. Friday marks Ellen's milestone birthday, but instead of skipping work duties to celebrate, she fronted her daytime series as normal.

MoviePass blocks access to select AMC theaters

January 27, 2018

MoviePass did not completely sever its relationship with AMC, the nation's largest theater chain. With the subscriber base growing exponentially - Lowe projects that the subscriber base will triple by the end of the summer - MoviePass' influence could increase from a six or seven percent incremental lift to something closer to 20 percent, MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe told Wired .

Bill Cosby's legal team files motion to dismiss sexual assault charges

January 27, 2018

According to an affidavit from Jackson that is included with the court documents, Jackson worked with Constand at Temple University and frequently traveled with the university's women's basketball team while Constand was an athletic department employee.

Espanyol lodge complaint against Barcelona's Gerard Pique after derby dispute

January 27, 2018

Barcelona beat Espanyol 2-0 on Thursday night to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Not content with dumping local rivals Espanyol out of the King's Cup in the quarter-finals, Barcelona captain Gerard Pique added insult to injury by mocking their city credentials.

The 'Grey's Anatomy' Firefighter Spin-Off Finally Has a Title

January 27, 2018

ABC announced on Thursday, followed by social media mentions from cast and crew, including producer/director Paris Barclay, that the highly anticipated show will be called Station 19 . The cast includes Jaina Lee Ortiz , Jason George , Jay Hayden , Alberto Frezza , Grey Damon, Okieriete Onaodowan , Danielle Savre , and Miguel Sandoval .

Doctor Sleep: Ouija 2 Director To Helm Shining Sequel Adaptation

January 27, 2018

Warner Brothers studios announced today that a film adaptation of Stephen King's 2013 book " Doctor Sleep " has been greenlit for production, though no release date has been set. This won't be the first King project for Flanagan, who wrote and directed 2017's Gerald's Game , which starred Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood. Enlisting Flanagan to take charge of Doctor Sleep was a great call, as the filmmaker has been crafting artful, effective, and memorable horror films like the ...

Only One Non-New England State Is Rooting For The Patriots

January 26, 2018

Gronkowski left Sunday's AFC Championship Game win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half with a concussion and was put into the league's concussion protocol. Safety Malcolm Jenkins was on the New Orleans Saints team that beat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. Likewise, MGM Grand's moneyline had the Eagles starting the day at +180 (meaning one would have to bet $100 to get $180 in return - $280 including the original stake) before ending at +170.

White Home unaware of Michael Flynn-FBI interview till days later

January 26, 2018

Flynn took the meeting alone, NBC said, opting to exclude his lawyer or a lawyer from the National Security Council who would normally attend such a meeting. Trump fired Flynn on February 13. The investigation apparently narrowing and focusing on possible obstruction of justice - in the firing of Former FBI Director James Comey .

Andrew Brady hits out at Ann Widdecombe following CBB nomination

January 26, 2018

She doesn't agree in gay marriage, she doesn't agree with abortion. Someone else said: "Not a huge fan of Ann, but we saw Andrew's ugly side last night when he used that disgusting C word. She then nominated Andrew, explaining: "Again with deep regret it's Andrew, who is the second half of the esteemed theatrical performance". He now faces the next live triple eviction alongside Shane J, Dapper Laughs and Jonny Mitchell .

Steven Spielberg to remake 'West Side Story'

January 26, 2018

The film's casting director Cindy Tolan is now focusing on finding the musical's four leads - namely, the star-crossed lovers Maria (age 18-20) and Tony (18-23), along with Maria's brother and The Sharks leader Bernardo (20-24) and Bernardo's girlfriend, Anita (20-24).

Tiffany Haddish Couldn't Pronounce Daniel Kaluuya's Name While Announcing Oscar Noms

January 26, 2018

That's when we knew it was on. In years past, the announcers breezed through the nominees and folks like myself were left feverishly trying to type as they were talking. When Dunkirk's name was read for multiple categories - it received eight nominations - Tiffany commented, "I gotta see this Dunkirk". Those titles: Edith + Eddie, Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405, Heroin (e), Knife Fight, and Traffic Stop .

Pregnant Kylie Jenner Spotted With Her Baby Bump for the First Time

January 26, 2018

And Kylie's mother Kris Jenner just wants the best for her too. On the other hand, the video saw her struggling to get into an SUV due to her baby bump . The source also explained that Kris has been especially helpful with the baby's nursery and "getting everything set up". As well as helping her with the Lamaze programme, Jordyn is also said to have picked up a number of pregnancy and baby books to help them further their knowledge.

Oprah, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling are Barbies

January 26, 2018

Who, played by Oprah Winfrey , Reese Witherspoon , and Mindy Kaling. From Mrs. Which's majestic silver top and ethereal earrings, to Mrs. Who's tattoos and symbol-covered robe, to Mrs. Witherspoon, 41, was just as excited about the figurines, also taking to Twitter to gush about the dolls. " A Wrinkle in Time " hits theaters in the United States on March 9, 2018.

Lady Gaga Shares Emotional, Stripped Down Version Of 'Joanne'

January 26, 2018

Gaga's label Interscope will be making a donation to the Lupus Research Alliance in Joanne's honor to help further the fight for a cure. "Please consider a donation to this tremendous organization", Gaga also said on Twitter alongside the video.

'Concious recoupling': Carney says United Kingdom can re-join global economic pace

January 26, 2018

Mark Carney's comments follow claims by chancellor Philip Hammond that the United Kingdom and European Union economies will only move "very modestly" apart after Brexit. "The deeper the relationship with Europe, the deeper the relationship with the world - and the two are obviously connected, it's a complicated set of negotiations - the better it will be for the United Kingdom economy".

Crowdsourced navigation app Waze directed tourists to drive right into a lake

January 26, 2018

A popular Global Positioning System app directed the driver of a Jeep onto the frozen surface of Lake Champlain, and the car's driver followed the directions. The anonymous spokeswoman added that drivers should "keep their eyes on the road and use all environmental information available to them to make the best decisions as they drive".

'Teen Mom 2' Star Kailyn Lowry Backs Out Of Scheduled Plastic Surgeries

January 26, 2018

Marroquin, who shares 4-year-old son Lincoln with Lowry , laughed at the idea: "I just think there's a lot of history between us that neither one of us will ever let go". "So basically you made it clear that she was allowed to tell me to suck my d*ck, but I wasn't allowed to say anything about her", Kailyn continued in a heated voice.

Jumanji sequel to go toe-to-toe with Star Wars Episode IX

January 26, 2018

If Star Wars: The Last Jedi had better reception from audiences, who knows if Jumanji would still have pulled in as many bucks as it has. " From early on looking at the footage, it was clear this was a Christmas movie families would want to see together ", said Rothman of counter-programming Jumanji against Star Wars .

E*TRADE Financial Corp (NASDAQ:ETFC) Holdings Lessened by Bank of Montreal Can

January 26, 2018

The Virginia Retirement Systems Et Al holds 383,100 shares with $15.73 million value, up from 208,300 last quarter. Visteon Corp. now has $4.00 billion valuation. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.04% of the company's stock. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.95 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.14, from 0.97 in 2017Q2.

Gwyneth Paltrow: Ex-Husband Chris Martin Is Now 'Like My Brother'

January 26, 2018

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin consciously uncoupled - and now they are like siblings. "He's really like my brother, we're very familial". Asked if their " conscious uncoupling " was a sign they were "more evolved" than other couples, Gwyneth replied: "Definitely not...

Casey Affleck has dropped out as an Oscar presenter

January 26, 2018

His withdrawal has been confirmed by Oscar organisers the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It's a longstanding tradition that the victor of best actor or actress returns to the Oscars ceremony the following year to present the victor in the opposite gender's category.

Rapper's bitcoins turn cents to millions

January 26, 2018

Now, depending on who you ask, his bitcoin are worth between $7.5 million and $8 million. People have taken notice that 50 Cent has managed to take one of his lowest selling albums and turn it into a financial success. In a since deleted Instagram, the rapper, 42, gave himself a pat on the back for his slick investment. The singer has confirmed his good fortune both on Instagram and Twitter, saying, " Not bad for a kid from South Side, I'm so proud of me ".

WWE: Charges Against Rich Swann Have Been Dismissed

January 26, 2018

Swann was arrested in Gainesville, Florida on December 10, 2017, on charges of battery and kidnapping/false imprisonment of his wife, professional wrestler Su Yung. The former Cruiserweight Classic competitor was the #1 contender for for Enzo Amore's WWE Cruiserweight Title and was due to compete in the title match just as news of his arrest broke and he was suspended by the WWE, as per company policy.

Mueller interested in questioning Trump on Comey, Flynn

January 26, 2018

Among those who have been interviewed by Mueller's team are Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, White House Counsel Don McGahn, former chief of staff Reince Priebus, former spokesman Sean Spicer and National Security Council chief of staff Keith Kellogg, according to people familiar with the investigation.

Lawyers Negotiate Terms Of An Interview Between President Trump, Mueller

January 26, 2018

Mueller has indicted three former Trump campaign officials, most notably ex-chairman Paul Manafort, on various charges, including making false statements to FBI investigators about their contacts and dealings with Russian political interests.

Bhaagamathie movie review: Anushka Shetty's brilliant performance let down by average script

January 26, 2018

The biggest chink in the armour is the sight of a too-good-to-be-true on-screen politician. Female oriented films take some time to grow at the box office. She starts liking Shakti (Unni Mukundan), a social activist. Only one song in the film ' Mandara Mandara ', which is pretty average and can be skipped.

Tom Cruise makes Instagram debut to reveal new Mission: Impossible title

January 26, 2018

The new installment of the franchise will see Tom's popular character Ethan Hunt try and be a part of another unsafe and life-threatening mission. The film's production was forced to halt in August when Cruise sustained a serious injury on set while performing a stunt; he broke his ankle after slamming into a wall while jumping across a building gap.

Hans Zimmer To Compose 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' Score

January 26, 2018

Los Angeles [U.S.A], January 26: Two years after retiring from giving music to superhero movies, Hanz Zimmer is all set to emerge as " The Dark Knight " and make his return to the genre. But in recent years, Zimmer has nearly become synonymous with the films of Christopher Nolan , composing the frequently imitated, oft-parodied ominous score of Inception , and the moody, dark themes of The Dark Knight .

Reba McEntire Plays KFC's Colonel Sanders in New Commercials

January 26, 2018

McEntire will be the face of the chain's newest chicken, Smoky Mountain BBQ . The fast-food chicken chain has chosen Reba McEntire to play its founder Colonel Sanders, which marks the first time a female celebrity has stepped into the role.

Price Target Review of: PG&E Corporation (PCG), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU)

January 26, 2018

As per Wednesday, February 24, the company rating was initiated by Morgan Stanley. (NASDAQ:MIK) earned "Buy" rating by Deutsche Bank on Friday, December 4. The company has been making efforts to reduce fleet sales in favor of high-profit generators, and declines were partially offset by sales of Ram trucks, the premium Alfa Romeo brand and Jeep brand SUVs.

Bengali actress Supriya Devi dies of cardiac arrest at 83

January 26, 2018

Born in 1933, Supriya Devi was known for her work over five decades. Among other accolades were the BFJA Award, which she received twice, and the Banga-Vibhushan award - the highest civilian honour in West Bengal - which she received in 2011.

BAN title : Mahesh Babu takes Oath as Andhra Pradesh CM

January 26, 2018

The first look of the Bharat Ane Nenu movie has already created a lot of buzz on the social media. The Bharath Ane Nenu makers couldn't have chosen a better occasion to present their first glimpse or like they call it, the first look of the upcoming Telugu political drama.

UK Regulator: Sky-Fox Deal "Not in the Public Interest"

January 26, 2018

Commenting after the publication of the report, Fox said it welcomed the CMA's report but was disappointed by its provisional findings on media plurality. The CMA's investigation into the deal found it would give the Murdoch family trust, which controls Fox and News Corp, the publisher of the Sun and the Times, "too much control over news providers in the United Kingdom across all media platforms and therefore too much influence over public opinion and the political agenda".

Crystal Dynamics recruits from Naughty Dog, Visceral for Avengers

January 26, 2018

Standout names include Shaun Escayg, who previously served as the creative director and writer of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy at Naughty Dog. In addition, he worked as an animator at Industrial Light & Magic. As you might know already, EA sadly shut down Visceral Games a year ago leaving employees needing to find new positions. This is the studio behind the critically acclaimed and world-famous TOMB RAIDER franchise, which has sold over 63 million copies worldwide.

EPL: Sanchez denies Henry told him to quit Arsenal

January 26, 2018

Wenger, tight-lipped about Arsenal's prospects of signing Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the January transfer window, said Arsenal still faced monetary constraints as a result of moving to the Emirates Stadium back in 2006.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Earns Daily Media Impact Rating of 0.13

January 26, 2018

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR ) has risen 62.44% since January 24, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 9.72% the S&P500. Analysts await Globant S.A. Barclays Pcl stated it has 977,563 shares. Citigroup holds 0% or 326,437 shares in its portfolio. Advisor Prns Ltd Liability Corp owns 15,429 shares or 0.35% of their United States portfolio.

Bettor Wagers Millions on Super Bowl Underdog Eagles

January 26, 2018

But Rood said the MGM Grand has shifted its Super Bowl points spread from New England -5.5 to -4.5 and the money line from +180 to +170. The Patriots are 5-point favorites at the majority of Nevada sportsbooks. "It really lifted my spirit to hear the team rally around my songs because that's why I make music-to inspire others and bring people together", the rapper said in a statement released to B/R and NBCSports Philadelphia .

Gotham's David Mazouz Confirms The Joker Will Appear

January 26, 2018

I wanna say Hush, because all of those villains had a part to play, but that was orchestrated by Hush. "I know there were a lot of restrictions put on the show regarding bats early on, so I'm no sure what we're allowed to do at this point", Mazouz said.

Mich. State's Legal Troubles Not Over After Prez Resigns

January 26, 2018

Lou Anna Simon, the Michigan State University president since 2005, submitted her resignation letter late Wednesday following Nassar's court sentencing after more than 150 female victims, many gymnasts, testified against him. However, as several organizations, including the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics, have been promising to make significant changes in order to fix the toxic culture Nassar left behind, it appears that the pressure convinced Simon to resign from her post ...

Jose Mourinho signs contract extension at Manchester Utd

January 26, 2018

Mourinho said it was "a great deal for everybody" and confirmed the 29-year-old Chile global will be in the squad for United's FA Cup fourth round tie against fourth tier Yeovil Town on Friday. But the Portuguese coach clarified that he is not intending to leave, merely that he believes it is hard in the modern era for managers to follow the likes of United legend Alex Ferguson in establishing a long legacy at a club.

John Cena in talks to be Michael Bay's Duke Nukem

January 26, 2018

Cena being in talks for the role was first reported on by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety . Production company Platinum Dunes is talking to John Cena about taking the main role in Paramount Pictures' video game adaptation.LOS ANGELES, Jan 24 - John Cena has been approached to take the lead role in video game adaptation Duke Nukem for the production company owned by Transformers director Michael Bay .

Tottenham boss Pochettino still rankled over Arsenal counterpart Wenger comments

January 26, 2018

Pochettino wrote a book with Spanish football journalist Guillem Balagué previous year and he hold Independent.ie that the Argentine tactician would wise to stay at Tottenham if an offer came in to take over at at the Bernabeu. In different sports, if you are at some level, the level below you can never match you or beat you. Whether the credit goes to his agent or his determination to keep playing is not known but the move was a bold one and had he not made it, he would probably not be such a ...

Lupita Nyong'o lost sleep over Harvey Weinstein scandal

January 26, 2018

Nyong'o said she was on vacation in Morocco when the opportunity came up. You can ch-ch-check out the rest of her THR interview where she opens up about the new Marvel movie and facing insecurities HERE! " Sulwe is a young Kenyan girl who, though her name means star [in Luo], her skin is the color of midnight", said Nyong'o.

Charmed reboot lands CW pilot order

January 26, 2018

Though this reimagining will take place in present time, The CW actually ordered a pilot from the same people previous year that took place in 1976. The project was rolled over to this development season largely because Urman was too busy with Jane the Virgin and had no time to work on Charmed .

VanEck Vectors Generic Drugs ETF (GNRX) Rises 0.23% for Jan 25

January 26, 2018

Investors may be watching other technical indicators such as the Williams Percent Range or Williams %R. A reading between 0 and -20 would indicate an overbought situation. The RSI was developed by J. Welles Wilder, and it oscillates between 0 and 100. The normal reading of a stock will fall in the range of 30 to 70. Levels above -20 may indicate the stock may be considered is overbought.

Spain to challenge Puigdemont candidacy to lead Catalan govt

January 26, 2018

But they were forced to move the meeting to another nearby location after Spain's central government ordered Catalonia's representative in Brussels not to allow it to take place at the mission, according to an AFP reporter at the scene. Earlier Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy reiterated that the law would upheld and that Puigdemont would be arrested if he returns. The recent Catalan push for independence was an attack on Spain's democratic system and should serve as a lesson ...

'Doctor Who': Jodie Whitaker Demanded, Received Equal Pay to Peter Capaldi

January 26, 2018

Meanwhile Jodie revealed how much she is enjoying working on Doctor Who , saying: 'It's wonderful, I absolutely love it, ' as she joked about filming in Cardiff and added: 'I get to see all the best places'. When Whittaker was announced as the next Doctor in July, there were some fans of the show who condemned the decision, insisting the title of Time Lord should always belong to a man.

Kourtney Kardashian Is Bootylicious In Mexico!

January 26, 2018

According to looks of her social media pictures. Kourtney shared a couple of photos from their holiday, including a snap of herself posing by their private swimming pool with the attractive beach in the background. She shared a picture of her on Instagram which shows her shapely booty. A source told People Magazine: "They had a relaxing weekend". "They also hung out on the beach, enjoyed room service and the spa".

Joe Biden: Mitch McConnell wasn't interested in bipartisan confrontation on Russian Federation

January 26, 2018

At a Council on Foreign Relations event today, the former veep talked about sitting with President Barack Obama after a briefing as they wondered, "What the hell are we gonna do?" He said former CIA Director John Brennan recommended the bipartisan warning to Russian Federation, but that Republicans were unwilling to join the effort.

Daredevil season 3 adds Joanne Whalley as Sister Maggie

January 26, 2018

Marvel's Daredevil danced around the subject of Matt Murdock's mother in its first two seasons. Many fans are excited about what lies ahead, and now we have some important casting news to announce for Daredevil season 3. Maggie helps heal Matt back to health, but has a deep connection to his past. "We are big fans of Joanne's work and are fortunate that someone of her caliber will be joining our already talented family", said Marvel TV boss and Daredevil EP Jeph Loeb today of Whalley ...

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