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Amitabh Bachchan jokes about quitting Twitter

February 01, 2018

Haha! That's a joke. Thank you for the ride. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan reducing the number of his followers on Twitter. Well, looks like his fans took his threat seriously and his number of followers has increased overnight.

Snoke To Return In Star Wars: Episode IX? Andy Serkis Chimes In

February 01, 2018

Written and directed by Rian Johnson, Star Wars: The Last Jedi stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis, Laura Dern, Kelly Marie Tran and Benicio del Toro .

Larry Nassar abused at least 265 victims, officials say

February 01, 2018

Nassar has already been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison on charges related to child pornography, and to 40-175 years on seven state criminal sexual abuse charges in Ingham County. USA Gymnastics will provide information about this process within the next few days. Biles came forward January 15, saying she was among the victims who endured sexual abuse under the guise of treatment by Nassar.

Isaiah Canaan, Suns guard, suffers gruesome leg injury (WARNING: GRAPHIC)

February 01, 2018

The injury happened at the end of the first quarter with Phoenix leading 35-17. The 26-year-old Canaan is playing in his fifth National Basketball Association season. He's made a couple of stops in the G-League. Phoenix's young team huddled up together for a while as Canaan was being taken off the court. The Mavericks wished Canaan well on Twitter immediately following his injury.

Another White House Official Denies Trump Wanted To Axe Mueller

February 01, 2018

Second, the White House counsel very likely made a legal judgment (not simply a political one) in refusing to help Trump fire Mueller . Graham, who had been a critic of Trump's during the 2016 presidential campaign, but has since come around to often stand on the president's side, expressed confidence in Mueller's ability to 'get to the bottom of all things Russian Federation'.

Kathy Griffin: 'When I'm dead, I'll Be a Legend'

February 01, 2018

Griffin told THR that it was only when pal Rosie O'Donnell brought up how Daniel Pearl's parents might feel that she realized she had made a mistake by sharing the photo. Griffin explained that she's now looking to make a comeback, possibly via television, though her pickings are slim, as she said Netflix, Bravo, E! and NBC refuse to work with her.

Morgan Freeman Has A Rap Battle With Peter Dinklage

February 01, 2018

The chairs and walls and basically the entire room light up as he does the same to the song. In the clip, the actors lip-synced verses from two popular hip-hop songs, with Dinklage, 48, representing the fiery Doritos Blaze on one side, versus Freeman, 80, showcasing the coolness of the MTN Dew Ice on the other.

Father of child killed in hot auto speaks

February 01, 2018

Fowler appeared in DeKalb Superior Court Jan. 31 and was sentenced to 15 years in prison and five years of probation with credit of jail time already served after she was charged with murder for leaving her 1-year-old daughter, Skylar , in her auto in 2017.

Drake Passes JAY-Z on 'HOT 100' Top 10s List Among Rappers

February 01, 2018

Billboard reports that the "Hotline Bling" rapper added his 21st and 22nd top 10s in January with his latest tracks " God's Plan " and " Diplomatic Immunity ". The leaders are Madonna (38), The Beatles (34), Rihanna (31), and Michael Jackson (29). He is the first artist to debut two songs in the top 10 simultaneously twice , after first doing so previous year, according to Billboard .

CHVRCHES Return with Gummy New Single 'Get Out'

February 01, 2018

CHVRCHES has always strayed shy of pure pop, but " Get Out " is the band's most ambitious pop effort to date, all without losing that distinct edge. With tightly packed electronic hooks and Lauren Mayberry's soaring soprano, CHVRCHES went for the jugular on its sophomore album Every Open Eye .

Morgan Stanley Boosts Apache (APA) Price Target to $48.00

February 01, 2018

About 3.89 million shares traded or 78.22% up from the average. Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) has risen 15.46% since January 29, 2017 and is uptrending. Therefore 19% are positive. In the past 13-year record, this ratio went down as low as 1.61 and as high as 4.71. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $40.02 per share, with a total value of $120,060.00.

Value meals, new chicken snack boost McDonald's sales, profits — Business Briefs

February 01, 2018

McDonald's enjoyed robust comparable-restaurant and systemwide sales growth, as well as sharp rise in earnings per share when excluding the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The rating was maintained by BTIG Research with "Buy" on Tuesday, January 30. The company was maintained on Wednesday, September 20 by Jefferies. The stock has "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Wednesday, August 16.

Larry Nassar sentencing hearing gives victims new chance to confront disgraced doctor

February 01, 2018

At least 65 women are scheduled to testify (or submit written statements) Wednesday during the sentencing hearing for Nassar. Nassar was first accused of sexual abuse in 2016, when former gold medalist Rachael Denhollander said she suffered from sexual abuse by Nassar in 1994.

The Weeknd, Janet Jackson to Headline Panorama Festival

February 01, 2018

Janet Jackson will be headlining this year's third installment of the Panorama festival in NY, organizers announced on Wednesday. Other acts confirmed for Panorama '18 include Father John Misty , The War On Drugs , St. Passes will be available at limited-time pricing starting February 2. Single-day passes, available February 2 at 10 a.m., start at $79, while three-day general admission will set you back $230.

Today Analysts Focus on RSP Permian, Inc. (RSPP), ADT Inc. (ADT)

February 01, 2018

JP Morgan downgraded it to "Neutral" rating and $16 target in Thursday, January 5 report. The sales growth rate helps investors determine how strong the overall growth-orientation is for a stock or portfolio. RSP Permian has a 12 month low of $28.76 and a 12 month high of $44.11. RSP Permian, Inc . (NYSE:RSPP) has risen 25.82% since January 31, 2017 and is uptrending.

Charlie Walk Placed on Leave as Republic Records Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations

February 01, 2018

Following allegations of sexual misconduct , music exec Charlie Walk's fate as a judge on Fox's The Four: Battle For Stardom is expected to be decided soon. She accused Walk of making frequent sexual and vulgar remarks, putting his hand on her thigh at dinners and, on one occasion, pushing her into his bedroom and onto his bed.

George Clooney First Met Amal Clooney Without Having to Leave the House

February 01, 2018

Forget the bar scene: George Clooney met his now-wife, Amal Clooney , in the comfort of his own home. "You didn't even have to leave the house", Letterman says to Clooney. I got her email address because she was going to send me some pictures of my parents. So we started writing. I just thought we were buddies'. "Who would, George .

Eir Pulls Out Of National Broadband Plan Bid

February 01, 2018

It leaves just one bidder in the running for the State broadband contract, enet . "Therefore, Eir has reluctantly taken the hard decision to withdraw from the tender process". This was to be achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and State intervention in those areas where commercial providers acting alone will not provide this essential service.

Rockstar Spud Makes 205 Live Debut as GM, Announces Cruiserweight Title Tournament

February 01, 2018

Yes, that is Impact Wrestling's Rockstar Spud as WWE's Drake Maverick. The two first round matches on this week's show were Gran Metalik vs. Cedric Alexander and Tyler Bate vs. Known as either Rockstar Spud or simply Spud, the newly-christened Maverick has enjoyed a storied career that began in 2001. He is a former two-time TNA X Division Champion.

SoCal gets a clear view of the 'Super Blue Blood Moon'

February 01, 2018

A once-in-a-lifetime astronomical phenomenon occurred Wednesday , though those of us on Shelter Island didn't get to see the full effect. The eclipse will enter its total phase after the moon has set along the East Coast of the United States.

All 30 Teams To Play In 2018 NBA Las Vegas Summer League

February 01, 2018

Teams will compete in three preliminary games before being seeded in a tournament that culminates with the Championship Game on July 17. Television viewership and views on social media also reached record levels previous year, when Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball was named Most Valuable Player of the Summer League as the Lakers beat Portland in the final.

Wanna bet? The weird bets being placed for the Super Bowl

February 01, 2018

Timberlake, 37, will forever be connected to one of the most controversial moments in Super Bowl history, after he exposed Janet Jackson's right breast following their halftime performance in February 2004. " We're not going to do that again", he said recently. Although the game is being played indoors, the number of times the outdoor temperature will be mentioned during NBC's telecast is also up for betting.

Katherine Heigl joins 'Suits' for Season 8

February 01, 2018

Shot in Toronto, " Suits " goes back into production in April. The show will continue with series regulars Gabriel Macht ( Harvey Spectre ), Sarah Rafferty ( Donna Paulsen ) and Rick Hoffman ( Louis Litt ). Creator and showrunner Aaron Korsh said, "Samantha's wit, charm, loyalty, strength and vulnerability will all be put to the test as she muscles her way into the firm now known as Pearson Specter Litt".

Here's How Beyoncé Stopped Tiffany Haddish From Beating Someone's A*s

February 01, 2018

Tiffany Haddish is living her best life. "She was like, 'No, have fun, Tiffany, ' and I said, 'I'm only going to have fun if you take a selfie with me, '" she continued. I don't know, I don't know! "I'm not really into politics, but if I had my own country, I would make sure all my people were educated and figuring out what they love to do, and focusing on that", the "Girls Trip" actress, 38, told Vulture during President Trump's State of the Union speech Wednesday night.

Super blue blood moon wows New Zealanders

February 01, 2018

Thursday night's vision was therefore, according to the United States' space agency, a " super blue blood moon ". "It's a attractive place", said Paula Wallace, who came out to see the eclipse. It will be visible throughout the country, though it won't also be a blue moon . As Popular Mechanics reports, the NASA TV and NASA.gov livestream will start at 2:30 a.m.

South Africa's Naspers cancels contract with TV station sold by Guptas

February 01, 2018

In light of this, the CEO said that Multichoice would not be renewing its contract with ANN7, and instead will be hosting a new black-owned news channel. Multichoice South Africa CEO, Calvo Mawela made the announcement at a press briefing in Johannesburg on Wednesday. On November 1, a year ago MultiChoice launched an investigation into payments made to ANN7 following reports by News24 that it paid the controversial channel R25-million upfront as part of its contract with the company.

Colin Kaepernick Has Completed His Pledge To Donate $1M To Charity

February 01, 2018

The thanks and gratitude from each organization has been vast. It's been an honor to work for the people and donate $1 mil to orgs fighting for social justice! Kaepernick and Usher teamed together to donate $20,000 to Helping Oppressed Mothers Endure (H.O.M.E.), an organization in Atlanta that helps single mothers during economic hardship.

Game of Thrones Director Helming Pratt's Cowboy Ninja Viking

February 01, 2018

Debuting in theaters on June 28, 2019, Cowboy Ninja Viking is directed by Michelle MacLaren and stars Chris Pratt in the lead role. Cowboy, Ninja, Viking also shows a friendly working relationship between Universal and Pratt, as the star is already starring in the studio's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom later this June.

Kate Middleton's floral, yellow gown is so NOT her style

February 01, 2018

Eventually, she and her husband took a break from the game to warm up on the sidelines, where one of the revelers offered her and William a sip of a dark drink in a plastic cup (perhaps a brandy or a mulled wine, although that seems unlikely given that Catherine is expecting her third child).

Ridley Scott, director of 'Blade Runner,' to receive BAFTA Fellowship

February 01, 2018

The choice of attire is in support of the Time's Up initiative, the movement against sexual harassment founded by several Hollywood figures. The academy announced Wednesday that the 80-year-old filmmaker will collect the BAFTA Fellowship at the British academy awards ceremony next month.

Ranveer Singh BARES his heart on Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Padmaavat

February 01, 2018

Deepika has said that the 15 minutes climax scene was very hard for her to perform. While the whole film fraternity stood in support of the makers and cast of the movie, Swara Bhasker came out with some different opinions. Bhasker wrote a thought-provoking letter to Sanjay Leela Bhansali after watching " Padmaavat ". Despite failing to premier in a few states, the film has crossed the Rs100 crore mark on its opening weekend, taking in Rs110 crore in box office collections in India alone.

GRAMMYS 'RUINED'? Backlash after Hillary Clinton skit turns awards show into 'trash'

February 01, 2018

Barack Obama has won a Grammy. In a bit led by Grammys host James Cordon, John Legend was up to bat first first. "We know that our current president does love winning awards, and the good news for him is he may just be the subject of next year's victor", Corden continued.

De Lille Hits Back At DA Over 'Attacks' From Within

February 01, 2018

He said De Lille's caucus took the decision as they're angry with her for going against the decision collectively undertaken to oppose the drought levy. It was also given permission to support the ANC's motion on Wednesday. In October, the security upgrades at De Lille's home were the centre of controversy.

Amala Paul lodges complaint against man who sexually harassed her

February 01, 2018

While she was practising, a stranger approached her and made an inappropriate remark. The incident took place at Kollywood choreographer Sridhar's dance studio. "I was shocked at his behaviour and I felt humiliated". He spoke to me like he was someone known at the event. During the practice, this person comes and talks to me personally, when I am alone.

More than 1400 people in BC died of drug overdoses in 2017

February 01, 2018

However, Daly said there is a glimmer of hope in the numbers. She said the vast majority of the people who died were male and overdosed alone in their own residences. Illicit drug overdoses claimed 1,422 lives in British Columbia previous year, setting a new threshold for the crisis that has been fuelled by the powerful opioid fentanyl.

Alessia Cara Doesn't Have Time for Trolls Hating on Her Grammys Win

February 01, 2018

We must fight for the equality of every man, woman and child regardless of race, religion, color, creed and sexual orientation. He is now the only artist to ever win in this category twice. Thanking her team, her fans and the Grammys , she urged people to support real music and real artists. What is especially telling is that Portnow claims the answer to the issue of sexism in the music industry is to "make the welcome mat very obvious".

This is how 'Fantastic Beasts 2' will handle Dumbledore being gay

February 01, 2018

According to EW he said: "I think all the fans are aware of that". He had a very intense relationship with Grindelwald [played by Johnny Depp] when they were young men. Johnny Depp will return to play Grindelwald , who made an appearance at the end of the first film. At the end of past year, fans voiced their anger after Yates defended keeping Johnny Depp in the movie.

New Monopoly game is for people who like cheating

February 01, 2018

According to a recent study by toy and game juggernaut Hasbro , nearly half of those of us who partake in a spin around the Monopoly board try to cheat. "A recent study conducted by Hasbro revealed that almost half of game players attempt to cheat during Monopoly games, so in 2018, we decided it was time to give fans what they've been craving all along - a Monopoly game that actually encourages cheating", Berkowitz said in a statement to Business Insider .

Grammy Chief Neil Portnow Walks Back 'Women Need to Step Up' Comment

January 31, 2018

However, women have also stepped aside numerous times. His initial comments after Sunday's awards show in NY angered some female musicians who felt his statements put the responsibility on women. Wow! What a clap back, right? Pink was nominated this year for Best Pop Performance for her track What About Us. It seems that singer Pink is not going to step away from the controversial #GrammysSoMale discussion and has chose to add her own voice into it.

Sandro Joins Sevilla On Loan

January 31, 2018

The club are not considering selling the former Spain Under-21 worldwide at this stage. Ramirez's addition was largely seen as a move by Everton to replace Romelu Lukaku, but the former Barcelona youth player has failed to adapt to English football.

Georgina Chapman Cancels Marchesa's First NYFW Show Since Harvey Weinstein Scandal Erupted

January 31, 2018

This time it's Marchesa - which was expected to show its ethereal gowns, long-beloved by celebrities, on Valentine's Day - that has decided that it won't be hosting a show of its own at NYFW. In response to the allegations , Weinstein's spokesperson issued the statement: "Any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied by Mr.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry To Break Another Wedding Protocol

January 31, 2018

What do you think, will PeeCee be part of the royal bridal party or not? We welcome any information about the royal wedding with open arms, so it's safe to say we were thrilled to hear about the tradition Meghan will be breaking during her wedding.

Scott Baio Calls Nicole Eggert's Sexual Abuse Allegations 'Absolutely Impossible'

January 31, 2018

After tweeting cryptic accusations on social media, Eggert appeared on Megyn Kelly TODAY and stated Baio penetrated her with his fingers in a vehicle in his garage when she was 14 years old. "That was my delusion and that was my cover-up always", she had said. Baio , who posted a Facebook Live video refuting Eggert's initial tweets , said he wanted to appear on Good Morning America to also protect his family.

Harvey Weinstein's Lawyer Responds to Rose McGowan's Claims

January 31, 2018

Any accounts to the contrary are false. The two were at the festival promoting their Weinstein-backed film " Phantoms ". Per Rose, after talking for a bit, Harvey pushed her into the bathroom, pulled off her clothes, and performed oral sex on her while he pleasured himself.

Kevin Feige Currently 'Not Thinking About' Disney & Fox Merger

January 31, 2018

Last year, news broke out that the women of Marvel personally approached studio chief Kevin Feige to talk about the possibility of an all-female superhero flick. And it's true-there's already a lot to do. The Avengers franchise is plenty crowded as it is, and this summer'sInfinity War will have the biggest cast of superheroes that Marvel has ever boasted, but there are still plenty of famous characters like Wolverine and Deadpool who have never gotten to rub big-screen shoulders ...

Kinnear Join House Of Cards' Final Season

January 31, 2018

It's unclear exactly what roles Lane and Kinnear will be playing, other than the fact that they will be brother and sister. Shortly after production was suspended , Netflix and studio Media Rights Capital (MRC) announced that they were severing ties with Spacey , with Netflix also cancelling a planned Gore Vidal biopic in which Spacey was to star.

Americans are dreamers too: Donald Trump

January 31, 2018

Manchin said on "Fox & Friends" that supporting the president was a matter of respect. Unlike his apocalyptic "American carnage" inaugural speech of just a year ago, Trump said his administration is "building a safe, strong and proud America".

Congressional Black Caucus Is Still Unimpressed With Trump's Speech

January 31, 2018

The rapper and media mogul was censured by teenage social media personality CJ Pearson, who slammed the rapper for his critique on President Trump and declared "you do not care about black people". The low black unemployment rate he boasted about has been falling for eight years and has only changed by 1 percent since he took office. Trump asked in that August 2016 speech.

Helen Mirren Smacks Down James Corden in Epic Rap Battle

January 31, 2018

Corden, his mouth agape, quickly responded, and Mirren came back even harder: "Poor James Corden will never be satisfied until you find a way to get attention deep fried". But you know I taught your little mister to tingle..." But then, the ultimate burn: "This battle is fun, I'm glad I was asked. It's the only thing you didn't find in Jimmy Fallon's trash".

Trending Stock Alert: Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS)

January 31, 2018

According to these analysts, the Low Revenue Estimate for Oasis Petroleum Inc.is 280.23 Million and the High Revenue Estimate is 365 Million. The company has its outstanding shares of 237.05 Million. The company presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $12.45. KeyCorp restated an overweight rating on shares of Oasis Petroleum in a research report on Wednesday, November 8th.

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