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NYC bar bans word "literally"

January 28, 2018

People have been using the word " literally " to mean "figuratively" for almost 250 years - there's *adopts Chris Traeger voice* lit-rally no way they're stopping anytime soon. Others took offence to the ban - and fired back by sharing what they hate about Continental. "It's not just millennials". "What's annoying is people aren't even aware they're saying it", he said.

Who's Sitting Where at the 2018 Grammys?

January 28, 2018

ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS. SZA is this year's top female nominee . Who's hosting the main event? Late-night star James Corden is hosting and lest we forget, the man loves music. Will there be any special acknowledgments? She earned two Grammy nominations for the project. This year, Tina Turner, Queen, Hal Blaine, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Louis Jordan, the Meters will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Kylie Jenner Scopes Out Mega Mansion at Site of Baby Bump Pic

January 28, 2018

Although Kylie and Travis have not yet confirmed the news, they have been keeping out of the spotlight since the news first broke. Well, because the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star is busy overlooking the building of an estimated $2.37 million mansion that she's going to call her own, according to a building permit issued in December and obtained by TMZ! Kylie was having problems with a staff member taking photos of her at her home.

Nassar scandal: United States university president resigns

January 28, 2018

In addition to the investigation, Blackmun pressured all members of the USA Gymnastics board to resign . A victim of Dr. Larry Nassar says she's being "threatened" by a top Olympic coach after she mentioned him by name in her victim impact statement during the sentencing of the disgraced physician.

An On-the-Mend Céline Dion Shares Pic with Adele

January 28, 2018

The pair posed for a photo during the pre-show meet-and-greet and Dion's face shows she clearly enjoyed her brief time with the singer. Superstar Celine Dion has assured fans she is "doing much better" after a heavy cold forced her to cancel a string of Las Vegas residency dates.

Jake Paul Finally Responds to Logan's "Dead Body" Video Controversy

January 28, 2018

Paul is seeking forgiveness after his discovery of a dead body within Japan's Aokigahara region - which is known as the " suicide forest " - drew sharp admonishment across the online video community and beyond. After sharing his conversations with Draper and Hines, Paul concludes his video with his monetary pledge. Looking forward to see you back in action and everybody makes mistakes! Now a suicide prevention advocate, Hines says he is one of the only 36 people who have survived that fall.

Nandamuri Balakrishna to release Intelligent teaser, what an awesome gesture!

January 27, 2018

Nandamuri Balakrishna released it on Saturday afternoon at a muhurtham that he himself had set. The teaser of the Intelligent movie has revealed that Sai Dharam Tej will be playing the role of character Dharma Bhai who fights for the poor.

Tamil Nadu greets Ilaiyaraaja, others for Padma awards

January 28, 2018

He also lauded other Padma awardees-V Nanammal (Yoga), Vijayalakshmi Navaneethakrishnan (folk song exponent), Rajagopalan Vasudevan (who patented a technology for laying roads from plastic waste) and wildlife conservationist Romulus Whitaker.

Hate Story 4 trailer out

January 27, 2018

Starring Starring Urvashi Rautela , Vivan Bhathena , Karan Wahi in the lead role alongside Ihana Dhillon & Gulshan Grover . The makers of the film have released its first trailer and the cast takes the erotic thriller franchise to a whole new level.

New Captain Marvel Set Photos and a Short Video

January 28, 2018

She's shown standing opposite a leather-clad bad guy, shaking his hand. In the regular Marvel Comics continuity, Carol Danvers made her first appearance in 1968's Marvel Super-Heroes #13. 'I really, really feel like it's worth it if it can bring understanding and confidence to young women-I'll do it'. "Don't worry, comic book fans", The Nerdist wrote, explaining they had seen a version of Captain Marvel's red outfit and "we're fairly certain that Larson will be wearing it in Captain ...

Greer Officer Involved Shooting Investigated

January 27, 2018

Police pulled the bus over and the suspects jumped off the bus, but were later caught. The Greer Police Department says the incident erupted last night when an officer was investigating a suspicious vehicle. The suspect was taken to the hospital where he is expected to survive his injuries. The officer who fired their weapon is on paid administrative leave.

Vanity Fair Scrubs James Franco From Cover Amid Misconduct Allegations

January 28, 2018

Franco sat for the Vanity Fair photo shoot but was then digitally removed from the cover following the allegations, The Hollywood Reporter said , citing multiple sources. The stars joked about it on Twitter. Replying to Reese's tweet, the 64-year-old talk show host said: "I accept your 3d leg". We also accept Oprah and Reese's third limbs and can only hope that we see more of them! "And I will never apologize for snuggling @ Oprah .

'Annihilation' Featurette Digs Into the Mystery of "The Shimmer"

January 28, 2018

If you want to see more, you can watch the theatrical trailer for Annihilation over here, but the first teaser trailer feels like a much better representation of the movie Alex Garland has made. "They don't know what's happened to all of the people who have gone in and haven't come back", explains Portman in the video. "It is moving so quickly, and soon it's going to be devouring cities and things, and they just don't have any idea what it is", co-star Jennifer Jason Leigh states.

Kim Kardashian West wants a fourth baby!

January 27, 2018

Kim Kardashian reportedly spared no expense welcoming her second daughter, Chicago West , into the world - splashing a reported $4 million (£3 million) in the first week alone. The beauty mogul has yet to share a photo of baby Chicago, but did post a T-shirt with her name featured on it ― which she'll probably make available for purchase any day now ― hinting that our first peek could be coming soon.

Migos Culture II: Listen to the trap trio's new album

January 27, 2018

The rap trio's 2017 Culture album has been nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards which airs this Sunday, Jan. 28th, 2018. Culture II is a whopping 24 tracks and features Drake , Travis Scott , and 21 Savage among other star-studded guest appearances.

John Dorsey defends Baker Mayfield, blames media for hyping character concerns

January 27, 2018

If you look at the Cleveland Browns' 2017 season in just the right light, it was a success: Their 0-16 campaign netted them the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft . 1 pick in the draft a week ago, he's squarely in play for the Cleveland Browns after a strong showing at the Senior Bowl. However, none of them had the college career that Mayfield put together.

"Mind-blowing" unreleased Prince music is now being mixed

January 27, 2018

Troy Carter , who works for both the late artist's estate and Spotify as its global head of creative services, has made the latest promise of new Prince music. The concert is expected to deliver special guest performances as well as unreleased Prince material. A year ago (17), a Minnesota judge voided a multi-million dollar deal Prince's estate officials had signed with Universal Music Group (UMG) bosses for the exclusive licensing rights to tracks found in his vault , citing a lack of ...

Deepika Padukone gets praised by Rishi and Neetu Kapoor for Padmaavat role

January 27, 2018

From creating violence to slapping Bhansali, Karni Sena had never left any stone unturned to put a ban on the flick. The Karni Sena and other radical outfits have alleged that the movie distorts historical facts which humiliate Rani Padmini.

Jessica Chastain helped boost Octavia Spencer's salary 5 times over

January 27, 2018

Octavia and Jessica were talking about the importance of pay equity between men and women when she said , "Here's the thing". Actor Octavia Spencer has revealed that her friend Jessica Chastain helped her get five times her salary for their upcoming movie together.

Trump "Apologizes" to Britain For Retweeting Anti-Muslim Videos

January 27, 2018

But in a " Good Morning Britain " interview with Piers Morgan during his trip to Davos this week , Trump apparently apologized after all. The videos Trump retweeted are no longer up on his timeline, but only because the account behind them was suspended by Twitter, not because the president removed them.

CATALONIA: Spanish PM orders court to block Puigdemont's nomination as regional president

January 27, 2018

Spanish police have reportedly been on high alert on the northern border with France in anticipation of Puigdemont attempting to sneak back into Spain. Last year, the Spanish government dissolved the Catalan Parliament after the legislative body declared its independence and called for snap elections in the region.

USA Gymnastics board given ultimatim to quit over Nassar sex abuse scandal

January 27, 2018

Among his clients is Rachael Denhollander , 33, a former Olympic gymnast who was the first to come forward publicly and say Nassar molested her as a child. Dick Pound, a Canadian member of the International Olympic Committee, said he may raise the Nassar abuse scandal at next week's IOC session in South Korea, comparing it to revelations of Russian Federation manipulating doping tests to hide its athletes' use of banned drugs in an elaborate cheating program.

Analysts See $0.44 EPS for Nintendo Co., Ltd. (NTDOY)

January 27, 2018

Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:APPN) has 0.00% since January 25, 2017 and is. It has underperformed by 12.66% the S&P500. Lafleur & Godfrey Llc increased its stake in Vulcan Matls Co Com ( VMC ) by 6.82% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Viola Davis experienced 'electricity' with Kerry Washington

January 27, 2018

Davis, who leads the cast of How to Get Away With Murder in the role of lawyer Annalise Keating , stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday and was asked what she thought on the subject. The idea of having characters from one show making a guest appearance on another show is certainly not new, to television or to Shondaland, the production company behind globally followed TV series such as Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder .

Wendy Williams Has a Controversial Opinion on R. Kelly and His Accusers

January 27, 2018

The statement was a complete non sequitur, as she had previously been talking about Pamela Anderson dating a younger man. "I love that people are speaking up for the first time and coming out and everything, but now I look at all men, like 'You're a #MeToo, '" she said.

'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Posts Series Ratings Highs In VH1 Debut

January 27, 2018

A runner-up for season 4, this queen was the first crowned " All Star ". As in last season of All Stars , the victor of each episode gets to decide who will sashay away. This is not their first time visiting the library, and you can tell because they went in on each other! Can you explain a little what you meant by that? I know it was a joke but.

There's A New 'Cat in the Hat' Movie in the Works

January 27, 2018

Seuss Enterprises , giving the studio exclusive rights to produce film and television adaptations of Seuss's children's books and characters, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Allison Abbate , Executive Vice President, Warner Animation Group, will manage the DSE partnership on behalf of the Studio. Warner remains determined to succeed in animation despite those hiccups, with several more animated films on the way, including some inspired by the works of Dr.

Andre The Giant HBO Documentary To Air In April

January 27, 2018

The two-minute clip explains that Andre struggled physically with his size and dealt with many issues, while entertaining crowds worldwide in the ring. People sometimes forget just how important Andre was to the history of wrestling. "I'm delighted to join forces with [director] Jason Hehir and WWE so we can capture Andre's awesome story once and for all".

USA Gymnastics says entire board of directors will resign

January 27, 2018

In the wake of Larry Nassar's incredible sentencing thanks to superstar Judge Rosemarie Aquilina , the US Olympic Committee has finally stepped in, telling USA Gymnastics - the sport's governing body - that the entire remaining board has six days to resign from their positions or face a complete loss of status over gymnastics in the US.

46 tons of Mardi Gras beads found in clogged catch basins

January 27, 2018

Charles Avenue downtown. The 40th anniversary is a special year for the Mardi Gras and we're really proud of being, we believe, the first professional sporting team to have a float in the Mardi Gras Parade . "This is a staggering number", Dani Galloway, the city's interim director of public works, said Thursday at a news conference. "We need to take better care of our storm drains", Brenda Lomax-Brown, president of the Hollygrove-Dixon Neighborhood Association, told the Times-Picayune.

Natalie Portman to star in pop star drama 'Vox Lux,' report says

January 27, 2018

This prompted a company-wide reset and several staff layoffs, but as Variety reports, the outfit is on more solid ground after landing a domestic deal for the critically acclaimed Sundance film Colette starring Keira Knightley. This 15-year odyssey, set between 1999 and the present day, tracks the important cultural evolutions of the 21 Century through Celeste's eyes. Endeavor Content and CAA will represent the USA rights.

Cardi B celebrates Grammy nods, hit songs at label party

January 27, 2018

Her song "Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart previous year and is nominated for best rap song and best rap performance at Sunday's show. If you haven't heard, the Grammys have left the sunny enclave of Los Angeles and descended upon NY for the weekend, where the main event will take place at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Vanessa Marcil Has Unfortunately Suffered Her Seventh Miscarriage

January 27, 2018

Marcil has said she gave up working full time to raise the son she had with then-boyfriend, Brian Austin Greene. "You are not alone", the note read. Several weeks back, Marcil, 49, had posted a picture of a baby bump, saying she's having a girl with fiance, MC.

Camila Cabello Found Her Voice While Songwriting

January 27, 2018

As a result, she claims being part of a group helped to " shape her " as a person, as she learnt so much about herself through her experiences with Fifth Harmony . Camila Cabello released her debut solo album , Camila , on January 12, 2018 and it's clear that she has her own stories to tell and her own songs to sing .

'Game of Thrones' will return in April 2019, says star Maisie Williams

January 27, 2018

Filming was expected to run through summer, based on previous reports. The things that have been driving her through her story have been very bitter and twisted and aggressive. In an interview with Metro , the actress revealed that the show is continuing production through December of this year, and should be ready for viewing in April of 2019.

Kannada actor Chandrashekhar passes away in Canada

January 27, 2018

Chandrashekhar made his on-screen debut as a child actor in 1969 with the film Namma Makkalu and went on to become an acclaimed Sandalwood actor. In 1984, Chandrashekhar got married to the dancer Sheela and shifted to Canada, taking a hiatus from the Kannada film industry.

Mila Kunis honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

January 27, 2018

Farkas said in a letter that the group's current president, Amira T. Weeks, read on Thursday. While the Man of the Year and Woman of the Year awards both honor performers who have made lasting contributions to the world of entertainment, the ticketed events, which represent only a portion of the festivities, are significantly different and therefore have different ticket prices.

Elton John Recalls The Moment He Knew Prince Harry Was In Love

January 27, 2018

I loved her because she did so much for AIDS and she was a great friend to me. "That's an incredible talent to have". "I spent some time with him in Sicily last summer and I could tell that he was totally in love ", John revealed on the United Kingdom show " Lorraine ".

Khloe Kardashian Opens Up About Pregnancy Cellulite: 'It's Way More Prominent'

January 27, 2018

While Kardashian has been receiving positive feedback in regards to her pregnancy, one Twitter took issue with her remark about cellulite. Due to her pregnancy, the Revenge Body host has had to stop doing the move in the gym. Hopefully, Khloe, who was always confident in her looks even when her family said she was hurting their brand by being chubby, is not getting self-conscious now that she is pregnant.

Saudi billionaire Prince bin Talal released from detention

January 27, 2018

Bin Talal, one of the wealthiest men ont he planet, has reportedly been cleared of wrongdoing and has returned to his family. He said he expected to keep full control of his global investment firm Kingdom Holding Co without being required to give up assets to the government.

'Walking Dead' Star Andrew Lincoln Will Narrate the Latest 'Harry Potter' Spinoff

January 27, 2018

Although Stephen Fry's voice has become synonymous with the Harry Potter books, the baton has been passed to Lincoln - star of AMC's gory horror drama - to record Rowling's companion volume Quidditch Through The Ages , for a new audiobook to be released worldwide in March.

James Franco removed from Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue

January 27, 2018

CNN has reached out to representatives for Franco for comment about him being removed from the cover . This morning, Vanity Fair unveiled the cover of their annual Hollywood Issue which this year, features Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman (obviously!), Tom Hanks , Oprah Winfrey , Harrison Ford , Robert De Niro and a bunch of other graceful actors and actresses.

That Friends trailer has gotten Lisa Kudrow and Courtney Cox talking

January 27, 2018

She just doesn't know what. "I was like, 'Nothing, that's just a clip, it's just sort of clips from, like, Cougar Town' ". "There will never be a Friends reunion movie [.] Friends was about that time in your life when your friends are your family and once you have a family, there's no need anymore".

U.S. sprinter Gil Roberts has kissing defence for doping ban upheld

January 27, 2018

That decision was? reversed in July 2017 by an arbitrator, who upheld the sprinter's defense that the drug was in his system due to frequent and passionate kissing of his girlfriend . "I'm like, how can I be negligent for kissing my girl?" Roberts said, noting she had kept her sickness hidden at the time, for fear it might dampen his desire to spend time with her.

Eight Surprise Entrants We'd Like To See In 2018 Royal Rumble Match

January 27, 2018

Championship in an Open Challenge match. The Revival, and the 6-Man Tag Match. On Friday, three matches were announced for Sunday's Kickoff Show. TMZ.com caught Rousey at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday and asked her directly if would be appearing at Royal Rumble .

Amid Rape Allegations Kimora Lee Simmons Tepidly Defends Russell Simmons

January 27, 2018

So far, at least 14 woman, including Kelly Cutrone have accused Simmons of some form of sexual misconduct. The question came up the same day Jennifer Jarosik, a filmmaker, became the latest of over a dozen women to accuse him of rape and/or sexual assault.

Liam Payne and Rita Ora Release Dreamy 'For You' Music Video

January 27, 2018

Rita Ora is set to perform at this year's BRIT Awards. The starlet decided not to bother with under layers, and used the plunging vest piece as a top. I would love to do lots of films . Rita also appears in the film as Christian Grey's sister, Mia. The starlet's singing career saw a major U-turn past year, making a sensational comeback to the charts after stepping away from the music scene.

Netflix's "The Ritual" Trailer Will Keep You Out of the Woods

January 27, 2018

He's also done segments in anthropology horror films like V/H/S and Southbound . The official synopsis of the film, via Bloody Disgusting , reads: "Reuniting after the tragic death of their best mate, four old friends from university set out to hike through the Scandinavian wilderness".

Nokia 7 Plus spotted on Geekbench

January 27, 2018

In a new potential development, a rather interesting GeekBench listing has popped up online, originating from what appears to be a Nokia 7 Plus . The Geekbench listing of the Nokia 7 Plus also reveals some of its key specifications like processor, amount of RAM and Android version.

Magnum PI, Cagney & Lacey Reboots Get Pilot Orders from CBS

January 27, 2018

The original series, which ran from 1980 to 1988, starred Selleck, Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley and Larry Manetti, and centered on the laid-back former Navy SEAL as he runs a PI firm out of the guest house of a gorgeous Hawaiian beachfront estate owned by the reclusive author Robin Masters.

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