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James Packer resigns as director of Crown Resorts 'over mental health issues'

March 21, 2018

Packer, Crown's biggest shareholder, officially rejoined the company's board of directors in August previous year after standing down in December 2015. Keeping such a large stake in Crown, an investment now valued at about A$4.2 billion, has driven rumours that Packer intends to take it private. Earlier this month, Mr Packer sold more than $100 million worth of his shares in Crown.

New Trailer For Marvel's Cloak & Dagger Released By Freeform

March 21, 2018

For those familiar with the comics, you'll know that Cloak and Dagger are, in essence, the polar opposites of each other; Holt's Tandy Bowen can emit blinding light daggers on a whim, while Tyrone "Ty" Johnson harbors an ability that allows him to engulf others in darkness.

Rian Johnson knew people wouldn't like Star Wars: The Last Jedi

March 21, 2018

You can check out the animated short video below. It's hard to imagine a Star Wars film that doesn't bear the fingerprints of the famed composer, but we can only trust that whoever replaces him will pay homage to him with their work. Indeed, towards the end of the film Johnson says that when it came time to shoot Luke's death scene, it wasn't like Hamill had finally come around to Johnson's way of thinking (and the actor is even seen joking about possibly not showing up, so Luke doesn't ...

Lindsay Lohan Pivots To Law As The Face Of Lawyer.com

March 21, 2018

The " Mean Girls " star is Lawyer.com's new celebrity spokesperson, and during a commercial for the legal service she brings up her rap sheet as proof that she knows what she's talking about. "Calling or completing a form is so simple and it's free!" Since 2007, Lohan has been arrested for reckless driving, driving under the influence and shoplifting, and been convicted in three cases.

'Shazam' teaser poster revealed ahead of live Q&A cast event

March 21, 2018

You can read Sandberg's comments in the post below! Interestingly, director David F. Sandberg tweeted noting that the design was based on his logo that he created months ago - check it out below. Thaddeus Sivana. " Shazam! " is set for release April 5, 2019. Warner Bros. has today peeled back the curtain on the bold, colorful logo for Shazam! Whenever Billy yells the wizard's name, he transforms into the powerful Captain Marvel and rushes off to fight evil.

Ryan Murphy Reveals Three Leads for 'American Horror Story' Season 8!

March 21, 2018

American Horror Story Season 8 will debut later this year, and the new installment of the highly-anticipated horror anthology series is already creating quite the buzz among fans online. Now, brand new casting news is being revealed about the upcoming batch of episodes. I think people will like it. As is often the case, plot details and the like are going to be kept under tight lock and key until much closer to the premiere of season 8, which won't be until later this year.

'Deadpool 2' Gets Higher Score Than First Film in Test Screenings

March 21, 2018

The latest test took place in Dallas, where producers tested two different cuts of the film at the same time. For the record, the other version scored a not-so-shabby 94. The score also contradicts earlier reports that the forthcoming film was "a big mess". This past week, a rumor went around that Deadpool 2 had some pretty poor test screenings .

Oh Baby! Khloé Kardashian Reveals What She's Naming Her Daughter

March 21, 2018

She is too far along to fly back and forth. Khloe Kardashian is getting her home in Cleveland in order as she prepares for the iminent birth of her first child, according to close friends. She apparently just dropped around £6,000 on her little one's nursery , and decked out an Amazon-sponsored baby shower with pink balloons, flowers and topiary elephants .

Nightflyers: Syfy Releases First Look at George RR Martin Series

March 21, 2018

Now he's taking that murderous streak off-world with a new TV show based on his work: Nightflyers . The author of the book series that inspired HBO's hit show " Game of Thrones " is known for killing of Westerosi, but it looks like he's just as deadly when it comes to space travelers.

Justice League Is Officially The DCU's Least Successful Film

March 21, 2018

Superman , Wonder Woman , Suicide Squad , and Man of Steel . From a marketing perspective, crossovers are meant to attract a large audience, combining the fanbases for multiple characters. What did you think of this Batman/Superman clip from Justice League? Its worldwide haul was $658 million, meaning it nearly certainly lost money for Warner Bros.

Purdue Reportedly Asks Engineers To Design NCAA-Approved Brace For Isaac Haas

March 21, 2018

The Louisville Courier-Journal reports the sports medicine program has reached out to some of the school's mechanical engineers to see what they can do. It's just going to be one that's a little bit less [bulky] and it's going to get approved. Haas fractured his elbow during a fall and the break will require surgery to fix, according to ESPN .

BLACK PANTHER Is the Most Tweeted Movie Ever

March 21, 2018

The MGM-Warner Bros. reboot "Tomb Raider" couldn't dethrone " Black Panther " at the weekend box office in US and Canada theaters, as Ryan Coogler's superhero sensation stayed No. The surprise of the weekend was the Lionsgate-Roadside Attractions Christian drama "I Can Only Imagine", which grossed $17.1 million on about 1,700 screens.

Del Potro ends Roger Federer's unbeaten run to win Indian Wells title

March 21, 2018

The 2018 BNP Paribas Tennis Open Men's Champion Juan Martin Del Potro with his trophy. He is one of the tournament favorites, along with Djokovic. With Federer 40-15 up on serve and leading 5-4 having broken Del Potro in the previous game , it was again the Argentine's huge forehand which began dictating the points, leveling the score at deuce.

BLACK PANTHER, SPIDER-MAN, AVENGERS, More Coming to DISNEY Parks

March 21, 2018

Today, the company revealed that the Marvel-themed lands have been confirmed for California's Disneyland Resort , Disneyland Paris and Disneyland Hong Kong. Disneyland Paris will open a new attraction featuring Iron Man and other Avengers, while Disneyland Hong Kong will open an attraction featuring Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Amy Poehler to Direct, Produce, and Star in Comedy Wine Country

March 21, 2018

The cast announced the news of the film in a musical post. Tina Fey will also be making an appearance in the movie. Okay, now that we're done fangirling over its starry cast, let's move on to what we know about the film itself: " Wine Country" tells the story of a group of "longtime friends who go to Napa for a weekend getaway to celebrate a 50th birthday", per the official synopsis.

Photos & Videos: Jeff Hardy Returns & More From The Ultimate Deletion On RAW

March 21, 2018

Hardy is scheduled to appear in the pre-taped Ultimate Deletion match tonight. Wyatt made his way up to the ring next to the house, where Matt waited for him in the ring as the show cut to commercial. Wyatt mounts Hardy and he assaults him with a plethora of strikes, Wyatt then throws Hardy into a garage door. Hardy grabs a ladder and he nails Wyatt with it a few times, Hardy gets on a lawnmower and he tries riding it over Wyatt until Wyatt gets to his feet.

Labor victorious in Batman by-election

March 21, 2018

Hanging onto the seat, which is in Melbourne's northern suburbs, is a big relief for Opposition Leader Bill Shorten , especially given his risky move of announcing in the last week of the byelection campaign his plan to scrap cash refunds for excess dividend imputation credits.

Motherhood is like working 2.5 full-time jobs

March 21, 2018

The study by the juice company Welch's surveyed 2,000 USA moms, with children ages 5-12 and found that on average, their day runs from about 6:30 a.m.to about 8:30 p.m. The moms in the survey said on average, they get about one hour of time to themselves. A study by the juice company, Welch's, says being a mom is the equivalent of doing the work necessary for two and a half full-time jobs.

CCTV appeal after stabbing of Liz Hurley's nephew

March 20, 2018

The Royals star, 52, shared a shocking photo to her Twitter page on March 20, which showed in graphic detail a knife wound her nephew Miles Hurley suffered from his attacker. Detective Constable Simon Monga said: "This was a violent and unnecessary attack". A minor traffic collision has resulted in two men being stabbed.

The Fifth Harmony Girls Are Still Friends Despite Hiatus

March 20, 2018

On Monday, the gang announced officially that they are planning to take a break after sticking together for good six years and hitting the chartbusters with their record labels. Fifth Harmony has been together since 2012, when they were formed on the USA version of reality competition show "The X-Factor". They have released three studio albums and a number of singles since forming.

Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Launches Next Week, Includes Broly and Bardock

March 21, 2018

Last but not least, Bandai Namco Games confirmed it will be rolling out a free update for the punchy title this Spring. New dramatic scenes can be unlocked by meeting certain conditions when using these new characters as well. The Commentator Voice Pack will let Chichi, Videl, and Android 18 commentate battles. Looking further ahead, the publisher has also detailed a free update arriving in spring 2018.

Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA) Receives Daily Coverage Optimism Score of 0.17

March 21, 2018

Traditionally, and according to Wilder, RSI is considered overbought when above 70 and oversold when below 30. For trailing twelve months, Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: PCRX)'s price to sales ratio stands at 4.35. The indicator does not provide an indication of price trend, simply the degree of price volatility. This short time frame picture represents a downward movement of current price over average price of last 20 days.

Jim Carrey under fire over `White House press…

March 21, 2018

Even Sanders' father, former Gov. Mike Huckabee called out Carrey on Twitter as a "Christaphobe" for attacking his daughter's faith . Mr Huckabee asked: "What would be hypocritical Hollywood reaction if he called someone a "so-called Muslim" or 'so-called Jew?" Others were critical of his use of the term "Christian".

Disneyland to remove bride auction scene from 'Pirates of the Caribbean' ride

March 21, 2018

Disneyland is the next to undergo the change later this spring, starting April 23. Disney World's redesigned " Pirates of the Caribbean " attraction re-casts the animatronic "wench" as a pirate. Another change made to the attraction includes the removal of props referencing " Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" from the beach scene.

India wary of feisty Bangladesh

March 20, 2018

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan also seen gesticulating at his batsmen, appearing to be conveying that they leave the field in protest against umpiring errors. They are known for their tenacity. When India played their first Twenty20 global, in Johannesburg, 12 years ago, Karthik was Man of the Match for his 28-ball 31.

Blake Shelton Crushed by Jimmy Fallon Playing 'Name That Tune'

March 21, 2018

Shelton had a big role on the show. Shelton sounded a tad hesitant over the concept, in which Fallon's band would play a famous song one instrument at a time. Taking a cue from his unforgettable predecessors, including hosts Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, Fallon carrys on the tradition that audiences know and love - kicking off every show with the iconic " Tonight Show " monologue.

You're It! Warner Bros. Has Released the Tag Trailer!

March 20, 2018

Jeff Tomsic is directing from a script by Mark Steilen and Rob McKittrick . The movie has lined up a great ensemble of comedic talent , tagged on the end by the usually much more serious Jeremy Renner in what some are calling the surprise role of the year.

Producers say sorry, promise to fix it — Netflix pay dispute

March 20, 2018

They did not reveal either salary - Foy's was put at US$40,000 (S$52,000) an episode by Variety a year ago - but told a panel event in Jerusalem that Smith's 2010-2013 starring role on the BBC's Doctor Who had been the decisive factor. 'As the producers of The Crown , we at Left Bank Pictures are responsible for budgets and salaries; the actors are not aware of who gets what, and can not be held personally responsible for the pay of their colleagues.

Christine Quinn Slams Cynthia Nixon's Gubernatorial Campaign, Calls Her An "Unqualified Lesbian"

March 20, 2018

On Monday, Quinn, a supporter of incumbent Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo , slammed Nixon for not backing her for mayor of NY. "But... being an actress and celebrity doesn't make you qualified for public office". "This is a time to move away from celebrity and toward progressive leadership". "Gov. Cuomo's accomplished [a lot] including a $15 minimum wage, opposing fracking and she's on record supporting the governor on marriage equality", Quinn said .

Tyler Perry Speaks on $20000 Bidding War With Blue Ivy

March 20, 2018

The Wearable Art Gala is directed by Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles-Lawson, who runs the event along with her husband Richard Lawson to benefit the WACO Theater Center. While accepting her award, Beyonce said she likes to keep her charity work quiet because she thinks she should be doing more, and that giving is reward enough.

#N12BK: Puerto Rico six months after Maria

March 20, 2018

Six months later, the island is still trying to return to normal, including with tens of thousands of people still lacking power. Moody's rating agency estimates that Puerto Rico needs more than $90 billion in funds. Hurricane Maria severely damaged Puerto Rico's electrical grid and caused an estimated $100 billion in property damages when it made landfall on September 20.

'Outlander' is coming back for a fifth season yesssss

March 20, 2018

Moore teased at an FYC event panel for the show. As for the future of how the series will continue its adaptation of Gabaldon's novels, Moore - who remains a heavily involved executive producer on Outlander but handed showrunning duties off to Matt B.

Trailer For New Fred Rogers Movie Released

March 20, 2018

Won't You Be My Neighbor? is the latest project to help commemorate a momentous year for Rogers' legacy. It's a handsome day in Mr. Rogers' neighborhood . According to the official synopsis, Rogers was more than he appeared. " Mister Rogers makes us all want to be better people, and we couldn't be more proud to be a part of telling his story today".

Karen McDougal sues to end nondisclosure agreement over alleged affair with Trump

March 20, 2018

Trump was married at the time to his current wife Melania. McDougal's suit argues that she was duped because she didn't realize Trump and American Media CEO David Pecker were pals when she signed the deal - or that the magazine never meant to publish her story, according to the Times .

Baahubali 2 all set to release in China

March 20, 2018

The fantasy action film is to be released by EStars Media, which previously handled "Baahubali: The Beginning", in China. Worldwide sales are handled by an offshoot of producer Arka MediaWorks. It's because of Aamir Khan who turned a Superstar in China with his sensible films and paved way for other Bollywood films like "Bhajrangi Bhaijaan" which performed phenomenally well in China, as well.

Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) Given Daily Media Sentiment Score of 0.19

March 20, 2018

Endurant Capital Management Lp who had been investing in Ignyta Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $1.82B market cap company. Invictus RG now owns 1,031 shares of the company's stock worth $105,000 after acquiring an additional 951 shares during the last quarter.

Tribeca Film Festival to hold 'Scarface,' 'Schindler's List' cast reunions

March 20, 2018

Brian De Palma's " Scarface ", meanwhile, will be celebrating its 35th anniversary at the festival with a screening and a discussion with De Palma and leads Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer. The festival will also reintroduce its Future of Film series with conversations around storytelling and technology with talks on AI, VR, blockchain, interactive storytelling and gaming.

PSG ready to jump the Toby Alwerweireld bandwagon

March 20, 2018

But in doing so, Tottenham would trigger a £25m release clause, which would be activated in the summer of 2019. It remains to be seen whether we'll see a breakthrough in contract talks before then. The Belgian is demanding parity with Virgil van Dijk, who is earning £180,000 a week at Liverpool . Tottenham have obviously been keen to keep the defender, but HLN state they're not prepared to go that far, and pulled the plug in January.

Primetime Ratings: NBC Wins With Solid 'Voice'

March 20, 2018

It was a night of relative stability for both singing competitions; compared to the previous Monday, The Voice and American Idol only lost two-tenths of a ratings point. THE CW | Legends (1.27 mil/0.4) was steady, iZombie (755K/0.2) dipped. Idol held 92% of its week-ago premiere on the night in total viewers and 89% in the demo.

Rose McGowan Sends A (Mildly Terrifying) Birthday Message To Harvey Weinstein

March 20, 2018

So naturally, no one should be celebrating Weinstein's birthday this year more than Citizen Rose and her #RoseArmy . I saw this flower all bent growing through sidewalk cracks and I thought, "That's what we all are". "I think NDAs, as we're finding out, can be broken". McGowan then went on to talk about the "violation after violation" that she has suffered at the hands of Weinstein, who has been accused by over 50 women of offences ranging from rape to sexual harassment.

Z and Beyonce Add More Dates to 'OTR II' Tour

March 20, 2018

Those cities are Columbus, Ohio (Aug. 16), Columbia, S.C. (Aug. 21), and Seattle (Oct. 4). Citi cardmembers may access tickets starting March 19 at noon through March 22 at 5pm prior to the general on-sale on March 23. The duo added a second Amsterdam show at the Amsterdam Arena on June 20, followed by eight new dates to the North American leg: Washington, DC, East Rutherford, NJ, Chicago, IL, Columbus, Ohio, Columbia, South Carolina, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Seattle, where the tour ends on ...

Front Row Advisors LLC Takes Position in Oracle Co. (ORCL)

March 20, 2018

Canaccord Genuity maintained Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL ) rating on Thursday, August 24. Long Road Counsel Ltd Liability Corporation invested in 85,288 shares. The stock decreased 1.41% or $0.39 during the last trading session, reaching $27.3. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.72, for a total value of $186,450.00.

Pregnancy Emergency! Why Joy-Anna Duggar Was Rushed to the Hospital

March 20, 2018

They decide to drive to Austin's parents' house, and while en route, Joy can call her parents and ask if they can meet them on the road. Upon arrival, she underwent an emergency C-section. "I chose to have a home birth just 'cause I'd know that it's more comfortable being at home", she said. After giving birth, the Duggar family revealed that Gideon weighs 10 pounds and 3 ounces, and about 22 inches long on their official blog .

Cardi B Doesn't Trust Fake 'Woke' Men Supporting #MeToo

March 20, 2018

According to the 25-year-old, video models are often singled out and never given enough support when it comes to seeking help because they are labeled as something pretty to "see" but not good enough to be 'heard, ' considering how they are represented as objects to a man's wandering eye in nearly every music video out there.

Macerich (MAC) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Sandler O'Neill

March 20, 2018

About 2.61 million shares traded or 49.31% up from the average. CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) has risen 23.18% since March 16, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 30.79% the S&P500. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Tuesday, January 23 by Sandler O'Neill. The rating was downgraded by Boenning & Scattergood to "Neutral" on Wednesday, April 6.

Ringo Starr Has Been Knighted

March 20, 2018

Musician Ringo Starr gestures at fans at a "Peace & Love" event to celebrate Starr's 77th birthday in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 7, 2017. Sir Paul McCartney has knighted for his contributions to music in 1997, and his late Beatles bandmates John Lennon and George Harrison will have to enjoy the honor posthumously if at all .

Twitch will air another Mister Rogers marathon to celebrate anniversary

March 20, 2018

Twitch has also said the marathon will include some episodes that only aired once or are unavailable anywhere else online . Twitch is partnering with PBS for another Mister Rogers marathon following the popular collaboration between the two companies in 2017.

Declan Farmer '20 wins Paralympic gold in sled hockey

March 20, 2018

It beat Japan 10-0, the Czech Republic 10-0, and Korea 8-0 in the preliminaries, before defeating Italy 10-1 in the semifinals. After scoring late in regulation to tie it up at 1-1 and send the final into a sudden death overtime period, Team USA's Declan Farmer scored his second goal to win it all.

Former South African President to be Prosecuted on Corruption Charges

March 20, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last week that he would announce on Thursday the legal basis for paying the fees in connection with the arms deal case . "After consideration of the matter, I am of the view that there are reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution of Mr Zuma". On Friday, NPA head Shaun Abrahams said that he had chose to reinstate charges against Zuma that related to the so-called arms deal, which dates back to the 90s.

Diddy Reveals Plans for App to Support Black-Owned Businesses

March 20, 2018

Diddy says he hasn't spoken to a therapist about having residual feelings of guilt about Biggie's death, particularly, that he didn't persuade Biggie to leave Los Angeles before he died, though they were supposed to have flown to London at the time.

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