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Drag Artist 'Elsa' Pushes Boston Police Van Out Of Snow

March 14, 2018

This representational image shows almost empty streets during a snow storm in Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 13, 2017. The video has quickly gone viral since it was posted, with more than 577,000 views, 18,000 shares and more than 8000 reactions.

Laura Dern said 'Pew! Pew!' in 'Last Jedi' when firing blaster

March 14, 2018

As a lifelong movie fan, walking onto the set of Star Wars transported Dern back to the childlike wonder of being a fan at age 8. "I'm gonna tell you the most embarrassing story", she told Colbert . When Ewan McGregor was cast as Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Phantom Menace , he found himself unable to stop mimicking the sounds of his lightsaber. I was so excited! On The Graham Norton Show , McGregor confirmed that "to begin with, it was quite hard to not make the sound" - both the ...

Benedict XVI speaks out against Pope Francis' critics

March 14, 2018

The issue is likely to feature in some of Francis' initiatives in the future. Using a direct-to-camera visual and narrative concept, the Pope gets to talk face-to-face with the viewers, as seen in the video above. Francis frequently downplays the work of theologians, and his critics point to his simple speaking and writing style as evidence of a doctrinal deficit.

David Byrne enlists Detroit high schoolers for his new music video

March 14, 2018

In fact, it changed the meaning of the song - I realized it was about inclusion, welcoming, and not being alone. Byrne called the tour "the most ambitious show I've done since the shows that were filmed for 'Stop Making Sense.' " This marks Byrne's first extensive outing since his 2013 shows with St.

Tiffany Haddish Received $13 Wine For Presenting at the Oscars

March 14, 2018

Variety reports that during a screening of her upcoming series The Last O.G. "I know my father would be extremely proud if I got to do that", she said. This leads us to wonder, could Tiffany be our next Oscars host? Tiffany Haddish has been killing it since her breakout role in 2017 summer hit, Girls Trip , recently hitting the Academy Awards stage to co-present an award alongside fellow amusing lady, Maya Rudolph .

Spike Lee to Direct Spider Man Spin-Off, 'Nighthawk'

March 14, 2018

Regardless, the mere prospect of Spike Lee making an African-American superhero movie is exciting, and it'll be interesting to see how Nightwatch shapes up going forward. Nightwatch debuted in 1993's Web of Spider-Man #97 by Terry Kavanagh, Derek Yaniger, and Alex Saviuk, and went on to have his own solo series for a short time.

You need to see what's inside of Kylie Jenner's closet

March 14, 2018

Yes, we might have a drawer filled with our best handbags, or at best, a special shelf in our wardrobe, but 20-year-old Kylie , well, she has a dedicated room for her extremely large handbag collection. We can spot a handful of the label's "Keepall" bags, an overnight style from the brand that ranges from $2,420 for a standard monogram leather style, to a $5,350 for those wanting a bag from the limited-edition Jeff Koons collaboration.

Philly restaurants secure four James Beard nominations

March 14, 2018

The previous list of semifinalists was rich with Texan nominees out of Houston, Austin and even a two pitmasters (Norma Frances "Tootsie" Tomanetz of Snow's BBQ and Ronni Killen of Killen Steakhouse), and locally, first-time semifinalists Diego Galicia and Rico Torres of Mixtli.

Madonna to direct film on dancer Michaela DePrince's life

March 14, 2018

The star continued: 'We have a unique opportunity to shed light on Sierra Leone and let Michaela be the voice for all the orphaned children she grew up beside. DePrince's story will no doubt make for a dramatic, inspirational film, and hopefully Madonna will succeed here where W.E. failed. MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman and executive director of Worldwide Motion Pictures Tabitha Shick are overseeing for the studio.

Dog With Human-Like Face Becomes Internet Sensation

March 14, 2018

Chantal insisted that she had not manipulated the photo at all, but after examining the photo again, she understood why people were asking her that. But there's one dog that hasn't needed any help in bridging the gap between the canine and human worlds, being the owner of one very unique face.

Mixed Match Challenge Results: Bobby Roode and Charlotte vs Rusev and Lana

March 14, 2018

Things got physical before the bell when Rusev shoved Roode and Charlotte shoved Rusev in retaliation. Lana and Charlotte get us officially started. Roode fought out of Rusev's lock, forcing him into the corner with a mix of boots and chops. Rusev takes Roode down to the mat. Roode with punches but Rusev goes for a slam and Roode lands on his feet.

Jim Bowen, 'Bullseye' host, dies at 80

March 14, 2018

He started presenting Bullseye in 1981 and the Sunday evening show ran until 1995, regularly attracting more than 12 million viewers. Bowen became a household name in the 1980s thanks to the cult darts game show Bullseye and for his much-loved catchphrase "you can't beat a bit of Bully ".

Alex Garland To Deliver FX-Based TV Pilot 'Devs'

March 14, 2018

Garland wrote the pilot and will direct as well as Executive Produce along with DNA TV and Scott Rudin Productions with whom he partnered with on the acclaimed feature film Annihilation and the Academy Award-winning Ex Machina . Watch your favorite shows on fuboTV: Watch over 67 live sports and entertainment channels with a 7-day FREE trial! Since those films, as well as Sunshine and Never Let Me Go both have deeper thinking into the meaning of life, this is a TV series that fans ...

Prince George 'is obsessed by the police' reveals Prince William

March 14, 2018

Prince George asked for a toy police vehicle last Christmas, with Prince William even handing a handwritten Christmas list from his young son over to "Father Christmas" while on an official trip to Finland in November 2017. "I've seen you and I had to give you this letter", the Duke said. He only requested the one gift, with William remarking (via the BBC ): 'He hasn't written down many requests, so I think one request is probably OK'.

The Last Ever Episodes of Game of Thrones Made the Cast Cry

March 14, 2018

At the moment, there are five different Game of Thrones prequel series in the works, although HBO is not going to make all of them. Numerous characters on the show are already dead. All the actors were reportedly in tears by the time they finished reading the last few words of the script. Everyone was crying, and it ended with a heartfelt 15-minute applause.

Claire Foy was paid less than Matt Smith for The Crown

March 14, 2018

But a look at the details of this deal also shows how well stardom pays off in show business, especially when an actor in a supporting role is more famous than the star of their new television series. It comes at a time when pay equality is being highlighted in Hollywood. "Going forward, no one gets paid more than The Queen", said creative director Suzanne Mackie, as quoted by Variety .

"American Idol" Returned to Television and Viewers Were NOT Happy About It

March 14, 2018

If you have been hiding under a rock and haven't heard the news yet: American Idol is back. Seacrest recently faced sexual harassment allegations, and the Idol producers have stood behind him . She sang an original, giving a bouncy country performance. "It's really a danceable music - that's what it was invented for", Harris said. They had her sing one more and then voted her through to Hollywood unanimously.

Rajkummar Rao plays a terrorist in Omerta; watch trailer here

March 14, 2018

Rajkummar could be seen prepping himself throughout for his goal, in a bespectacled and bearded look. He appears quite convincing for his role. The trailer of the film makes it clear that the film explores the world of terrorism and gives an insight into the making of a terrorist.

Miley Cyrus sued US$300 million for allegedly plagiarising 'We Can't Stop'

March 14, 2018

Even as 2017 presented a back-to-basics Miley Cyrus , the sizzling dance-pop of her past may have come back to haunt her. Producers Mike WiLL Made It and Rock City, Cyrus' manager Larry Rudolph as well as record labels RCA Records and Sony Music are also named in the lawsuit.

Fantastic Beasts 2 trailer: Potterheads gear up for another whimsical journey

March 14, 2018

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald will be the second installment in a five-part franchise. The film did quite well at the box office earning a whopping $814M worldwide. They felt nostalgic looking at Hogwarts, the world's most prestigious school of witchcraft, and the Deathly Hallows in the trailer. In addition, fans will find it comforting that the original author J.K.

Aamir Khan scores over 244k followers after Instagram debut

March 14, 2018

As a shoutout to his birth-giver, Aamir sharing the first pictorial insight into his life presented the picture of his mother. Without a single post for over 12 hours, Aamir managed to pull in above 244 thousand followers, including his Dangal co-star Sanya Malhotra and actress Dia Mirza.

Panipat: Ashutosh Gowariker shares teaser poster of Sanjay, Kriti, Arjun starrer

March 14, 2018

After Mohenjo Daro (2016), the maverick filmmaker, Ashutosh Gowariker, is coming back with yet another period film. Both of us share a high level of excitement and intrigue for this particular story of Panipat (the third battle). Kriti and Arjun, who also made the announcement on social media, shared that they are proud to be a part of the film. "@agpplofficial #sunitagowariker @AshGowariker @visionworldfilm #rohitshelatkar @arjunk26 @duttsanjay #PanipatTeaserPoster".

Narendra Jha's co-stars, directors mourn his sudden death

March 14, 2018

According to sources, it was the third heart attack Jha had over the years. "He had no health issues and last night (Tuesday) he was fine". He played the role of Dr Hilal Meer in Vishal Bharadwaj's " Haider ", Raj Bansal the main antagonist in the movie Ghayal Once Again and acted in other projects such as Hamaari Adhuri Kahani, Mohenjodaro Shorgul, My Father Iqbal, Force 2 .

IndiGo, GoAir cancel 48 flights, disruptions may continue until June

March 14, 2018

The DGCA observed that there have been 69 Pratt and Whitney engine failures since September 2017. The Mumbai-Delhi air fares have increased three-fold as Indigo and GoAir Airlines cancelled several flights after 11-A320 neo planes were grounded .

Dodgeville singer makes her mark on American Idol

March 14, 2018

EDT). The auditions continue tomorrow night on ABC. By then, only a handful of the hundreds of hopefuls remain to compete every week for the title of American Idol . Not fooling around!' As we get closer to the real deal I can nearly feel that we're going to be able to voice our opinions, ' he said, before adding the fighting words: 'I'm bringing my mace!' "I'm just fascinated with your brain".

Drought Is A National Disaster

March 14, 2018

The minister declared the continuing drought in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape as a national state of disaster considering the effect on all sectors of the economy throughout the country. The reclassification of drought as a national disaster designated the primary responsibility for the coordination and management of the disaster to the national executive, who must act in close cooperation with the other spheres of government to deal with the disaster and its consequences.

Arnold Schwarzenegger offers invite to Taoiseach as the pair meet in Texas

March 14, 2018

After further stops in Texas and then Oklahoma, Mr Varadkar travels to Washington DC on Tuesday where he will deliver a foreign policy address to the Brookings Institution. "To always look outwards as a nation". On March 23, 1847, members of the Choctaw Nation raised $170 for Irish potato starvation relief, an incredible sum at the time worth in the tens of thousands of dollars today .

Oprah Winfrey: 'I Knew Harvey Weinstein Was A Big Bully'

March 14, 2018

Paltrow's interview with Oprah , "Gwyneth X Oprah: POWER, PERCEPTION & SOUL PURPOSE", discussed the "MeToo" movement in a podcast Paltrow lifestyle brand " Goop " hosted, according to her website. Oprah also told Paltrow she hopes the fall-out from the Weinstein scandal will change showbusiness for the better. Controversy surrounded Winfrey when she was accused of knowing about Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct before being reported by The New Yorker and New York Times .

Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn Brutally Attack Shane McMahon on SmackDown Live

March 14, 2018

The main event of SmackDown was not a match, rather it was an in-ring promo from Shane McMahon , billed as a major announcement. Owens and Zayn then came out and expressed their joy to see McMahon go but also made a decision to give him a brutal parting gift.

Arrests in Spain over Chinese migrant trafficking into Ireland, UK

March 14, 2018

Three properties - two in Santa Coloma de Gramanet and one in Badalona near Barcelona where the four arrests of the suspected leaders of the smuggling organisation took place - were raided as part of the operation. Investigators found that after paying the fee, victims of the trafficking ring were flown to Spain, where they were kept in apartments around Barcelona until false documents were ready for them to travel to the Republic or the UK.

Mother of missing teen pleads for her safe return

March 14, 2018

If you're out of money, please come home". Their disappearance on March 5 came almost a month after Luu discovered her daughter was having what police described as a "secretive relationship" with Esterly. Easterly and Yu are in a "secretive relationship", according to published reports. The 45-year-old is allegedly in a relationship with the high school student.

Ellen DeGeneres on the heartbreaking tragedy she suffered age 20

March 14, 2018

When I finished I read it and thought "Oh my god, that's hilarious"'. I was living with her when she was killed, ' DeGeneres said on Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast. In fact, it was the death of her girlfriend that she credits for her first-ever and now famous stand-up bit. The harsh randomness of existence got to her, she explained, saying "I just thought it would be awesome if we could just pick up the phone and call up God and ask questions and get an answer".

Shares Seesawing 1.16% on Volume: Sherritt Intl Rv

March 14, 2018

About 112,019 shares traded or 59.65% up from the average. Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) has risen 6.81% since March 12, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 2.36% the S&P500. Shares for $1.08M were sold by Davis Stephen J. Harris Parker sold $194,269 worth of Salesforce.com, inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) on Thursday, February 22. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale now owns 299,769 shares of the bank's stock worth $18,438,000 after acquiring an additional 6,900 shares during the period.

Architect Richard Meier Takes Leave of Absence Following Allegations

March 14, 2018

Confronted with these allegations by The Times , Meier confirmed that he would take a six-month leave and issued this statement: "I am deeply troubled and embarrassed by the accounts of several women who were offended by my words and actions".

'This Is Us': When Will the Show Return for Season 3?

March 14, 2018

Another season of This Is Us is in the books, which means new questions heading into season three. We opened with a wedding ceremony for an alt-universe version of Rebecca and Jack on their 40th anniversary, but this was clearly a dream from the moment we cut to the final preparations for Kate and Toby's big day.

Sarah Drew, Michelle Hurd to star in Cagney & Lacey reboot

March 14, 2018

Written by Friday Night Lights alum Bridget Carpenter, the reboot finds the two female detectives and friends trying to keep the streets of Los Angeles safe. There was strong reaction from Grey's Anatomy fans last week when Deadline broke the news that longtime cast members Drew and Jessica Capshaw would not return next season in a decision the producers explained with the show's creative direction.

Apple Buys Texture, the Netflix for Magazines

March 14, 2018

The app Texture is often called 'the Netflix of magazine subscriptions, ' allowing users to read publications from all across the country for a low-priced monthly fee. It's possible Apple will end up incorporating elements of Texture into an expanded News service. Apple's decision to acquire Texture could significantly boost the service, which was reported to have 150,000 subscribers in 2014.

Eldorado Resorts (ERI) Sets New 12-Month High at $35.53

March 14, 2018

Jacob Doft increased its stake in Eldorado Resorts Inc ( ERI ) by 1.67% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. The company has market cap of $3.17 billion. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.2 in 2017 Q3. For the current Fiscal Quarter, 3 analysts on average are expecting earnings of $0.02 per share.

Alec Baldwin Says Trump Tweeting About Him Is "Surreal"

March 14, 2018

The 59-year-old did admit that it was "surreal" to be attacked on Twitter by the president, but wondered about Trump's Twitter obsession and whether he interrupts important meetings to say, "Hold on one minute, Alec Baldwin is a loser".

WR Marqise Lee returning to Jags

March 14, 2018

The Jaguars also signed second-year wide receiver Shane Wynn, the team announced. Moncrief, a third-round pick of the Colts in 2014, appeared in 53 games with 27 starts over his past four seasons. He once raved about receivers coach Keenan McCardell practicing despite a separated shoulder during his first tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars , and he hoped McCardell would make an impact in that area on the team's receivers.

Arctic Monkeys and Florence + The Machine lead huge Osheaga Festival 2018 line-up

March 14, 2018

The Canadian festival, which will take place in Montréal's Parc Jean-Drapeau from August 3-5, revealed its full line-up poster today (March 13). It will be held on Île Notre-Dame again this year while the main site - on Île Sainte-Hélène - remains closed until renovations are completed in 2019.

Emily Blunt Discusses A QUIET PLACE; In Theatres on April 6, 2018

March 14, 2018

The horror movie, in which Krasinski stars with wife Emily Blunt alongside Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe as a family terrorized by something that reacts to sound (we're going to keep this spoiler-free), has drawn quick and breathless praise on social media.

BJP adds dramatic twist to Rajya Sabha elections by adding fourth candidate

March 14, 2018

Talking to mediapersons, union petroleum and natural gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Madhya Pradesh is the laboratory of public welfare programmes where they are conceived and enforced first. There is a likelihood of 28 votes of the BJP which would be left after the division of votes amongst its eight candidates, being transferred to Agarwal.

Is Holly Willoughby's Short Skirt Controversy Another Example Of TV Sexism?

March 14, 2018

Some have even said that it's nicer than the outfit she did decide to wear today, a Topshop denim skirt, & Other Stories boots and a striped M&S knit. Nonetheless, many fans agreed that the first skirt was too short, though most were confused by the similar length of the second and suggested that Holly was trying to cover the length with props on her lap.

New Paris native Jordan Kirkdorffer on 'The Voice' this season

March 14, 2018

Contestant Stephanie Skipper , 33, had Kelly Clarkson , 35, in tears during the March 12 episode of The Voice , when she sang the American Idol winner's very emotional song, "Piece by Piece", during her blind audition. Blake, however, landed Bransen Ireland , a 27-year-old from Missouri who now resides in Nashville, TN, as well as Jordan Kirkdorffer , a 28-year-old accountant from in who now lives in Nashville TN, for his team.

Cameron Diaz has 'retired from acting' as actress says 'I'm done'

March 14, 2018

She then joked: "For more breaking news: I am NOW retiring from being Cameron Diaz's spokesperson". "I just went, 'I can't really say who I am to myself, '" she said in a June 2017 panel. I felt the need to make myself whole". She has a pretty great life, I don't know what it would take to bring her back. "She's happy, in love and wants to make the most of her freedom and free time", the insider tells the tabloid.

Jaya Bachchan declares assets worth INR10bn

March 14, 2018

If her claims are true, she could possibly be India's richest MP with an asset of 10 billion. The affidavit filed by the couple showed that they are having the gold jewellery of worth over Rs 62 crore. If you are finding it hard to digest, then there is more. The actress property declaration could make her the country's richest parliamentarian in India if she gets elected.

Dhadak makers ban phones on sets after clips leak online

March 14, 2018

Soon after, behind-the-scenes pictures and videos went viral on the internet making the audience excited for the film. One of the leaked clips that went viral over the weekend saw Kapoor, dressed in a yellow salwar kameez, and Khatter in a yellow shirt and brown pants, on a river bank.

Ranbir Kapoor doesn't want to end up looking like another 'Krrish'?

March 14, 2018

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are now shooting for Brahmastra in Bulgaria . Ranbir Kapoor , Alia Bhatt , and Ayan Mukerji along with Mouni Roy and the entire crew have been camping in the European country since then. "No we won't be going to Bulgaria", Soni confirmed. And quite surprisingly, Karan Johar, who is Alia Bhatt's mentor, guide & godfather, won't be with her.

Injuries reported after ductwork falls from ceiling at Kalahari waterpark in Sandusky

March 14, 2018

An air duct fell into the wave pool causing a pipe to burst at Kalahari about 5 minutes ago...there's a lot of people injured...praying for all the children there insane I was just there a couple weeks ago. At this time, we know that three guests and two associates sustained minor injuries. Kalahari released the following statement: "We are aware of the situation and take the safety and security of our guests very seriously".

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