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5 Things You Need To Know About New Service — YouTube Music

May 26, 2018

Do you want early access? Sounds great, right? It might be, but we haven't used it yet. It's rarely hard to find the tunes you're looking for on YouTube, whether they've been put there legally or otherwise, but YouTube Music is something different: it's a music-focused streaming service that seems created to wage war against the likes of Spotify and Apple Music.

Moses Farrow defends Woody Allen over Dylan Farrow abuse claim

May 26, 2018

The post published on Wednesday, titled 'A Son Speaks Out' , opened with an explanation as to why Moses felt inclined to write about the situation. Moses also alleges in the article that his sister Tam, who reportedly passed away at age 21 from heart failure, actually committed suicide by overdosing on pills.

James Corden and Adam Levine's 'Carpool Karaoke' interrupted by police

May 26, 2018

While they were driving around, a sheriff even pulled them over and James did not handle it so well! A clip released by the show documented the incident, where Levine rolled down the passenger window to hear the deputy say, "I'm gonna pull you over so (Levine) can sing a song for me".

George R.R. Martin’s The Ice Dragon to Become Animated Feature

May 26, 2018

Martin will produce the feature, and could possibly write the script though that is yet to be determined. Warner Animation Group (WAG) is developing an adaptation of Game of Thrones creator George R.R. She and the creature may be the only ones capable of stopping her homeland from being destroyed. But Adara was not afraid. In her fourth year she touched it, and in her fifth year she rode upon its broad, chilled back for the first time.

Ashton Kutcher Shocks Ellen DeGeneres With a $4 Million Donation

May 26, 2018

DeGeneres called her wife's gift "the best gift that anyone could have given me". Ashton Kutcher , an actor and tech investor, had a pretty non-traditional gift for TV host Ellen DeGeneres on Thursday. "We [told Ripple], "There's this unbelievable human being and all they ever do is think about other people they can give to", he says in praise of his friend".

‘Survivor: Ghost Island’ names winner after first-ever tie vote

May 26, 2018

The jury cast their votes back in Fiji, where host Jeff Probst read all except the one that mattered, revealing back in Los Angeles the show's 36th champion. As soon as Johnson was eliminated, she had to cast the final vote that would decide the victor. Things then got complicated. "I don't know how long we were there, but it was a long time".

ABC Cancels 'The Chew' After Seven Seasons

May 26, 2018

GMA has been the most-watched morning newscast in America for six consecutive years; the third hour, which will air at 1 p.m. ET (noon CT/PT), is expected to broaden the series' coverage of news and pop culture. The statement omitted mention of both Batali and Oz, though it thanked the remaining hosts - Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly - by name as well as "the staff".

Diva speaks on back together rumours

May 26, 2018

I want to make her my wife. For what it's worth, E!, the network which airs Total Divas and Total Bellas is also reporting that Cena and Nikki are back together. It looks like Bella and Cena could have already patched things up, as People reported earlier this week that they had gotten back together. "The lies...

That Boba Fett movie we’ve been waiting for is finally happening

May 26, 2018

He previously worked on the 2017 movie, Logan , another stand-alone flick, which he also wrote and directed. We learned more about the character in " Attack of the Clones ", which revealed the contract killer to be a clone of Jango Fett - whose decapitation in front of his clone/son apparently inspires young Boba to turn to a life of crime.

Donald Glover In Talks To Join Black Panther 2 Cast

May 26, 2018

According to Metro .co.uk, their source has told them that Coogler is now mapping out the sequel and considering Glover, A.K.A. As a musician, Glover is also known as Childish Gambino. Recently, singer-turned-actress Mary J. Blige said she could 100 percent see herself in a superhero movie after watching Black Panther . Furthermore, Michael B.

Chris Hemsworth Hilariously Lip Syncs to Miley Cyrus' 'Wrecking Ball'

May 26, 2018

As reported by Entertainment Tonight , Chris Hemsworth's wife, Elsa Pataky , has praised him for being an incredible father to their three children: India, 6, and twins Tristan and Sasha , 4. "They're not officially married", he said. "Never work with Kids or Animals", he joked in the caption. In case you don't know, Chris' brother Liam Hemsworth is engaged to Miley Cyrus .

Vevo will shutter apps, in order to focus on YouTube

May 26, 2018

For now, VEVO's content will remain on YOUTUBE, which is where most users were viewing it, anyway. "To be most effective in achieving those goals, we will phase out elements of our owned and operated platforms", announced the company this afternoon.

John Mayer's Weird New Low-Budget Video Is A Meme-Worthy Masterpiece

May 26, 2018

I applaud you John Mayer! John spends the entire video in front of a green screen, inserting himself into various locales. Dressed like your standard art school student showing up to morning classes half an hour late, Mayer visits Paris, the pyramids, and an unnamed freeway.

Netflix's "Disenchantment": Release Date, Cast, Trailers And Everything You Need To Know

May 26, 2018

Disenchantment is produced by The ULULU Company for Netflix , with Matt Groening and Josh Weinstein ( The Simpsons , Futurama ) serving as executive producers. Initially it will run for 10 episodes on the streaming service. It comes as The Simpsons , the longest animated show in US TV history, faces criticism for racial stereotyping one of its characters.

TransLink to 'pause' Morgan Freeman PSAs after sexual harassment allegations

May 26, 2018

Update | Brands associated with actor Morgan Freeman have begun to pull advertisements featuring his voice amid a series of sexual harassment allegations that surfaced Thursday. After the allegations were made public, Freeman issued a statement through his publicist apologizing to anyone who may have felt "uncomfortable or disrespected" by his behaviour, saying that was never his intent.

Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Threatens To Remove Music From Spotify

May 26, 2018

Accordingly, the music streaming platform has taken action to pacify artists, managers and record labels, claiming that it will reinstate the music of XXXTentacion to its playlists. The report says that the service "will eventually restore songs" by XXXTentacion, and that the "company's top executives are talking to the music industry and civil-rights activists about how and when to adjust its rules in a manner suitable to both sides".

Essential Phone 2 may not happen, company reportedly up for sale

May 25, 2018

The company that created last year's Essential PH-1, or the Essential Phone , is also said to be considering selling itself off to another company. The Essential Phone , or the PH-1, was a phone built with premium materials that focused on a minimalist and attractive design, and was in many respects ahead of its time, compensating for the bezel-less screen with a distinctive early example of the display notch .

Senate Clears Way for New Sexual Harassment Policy for Lawmakers

May 25, 2018

It also requires members of Congress to repay the Treasury for harassment and discrimination settlements. Amy Klobuchar , D-Minn. She says bill crafted with Sen Roy Blunt , R-Mo., is "completely overhauling the sexual harassment policies of the Congress".

Beijing Blasts Canada For Blocking Sale Of Construction Co

May 25, 2018

The state-owned company has also been linked to the construction of artificial islands in the South China Sea, which has caused tension between China and several Asian countries. Canadian Crown Corporation and its subcontractor Aecon struck a $250 million deal in 2014 with the Bermuda Government to build a new airport. Aecon has several contracts to install and maintain various telecommunications lines with Bell Canada, some of which traverse the Canada-U.S.

Kim Kardashian Gushes Over Kanye West In 4-Year Anniversary Post

May 25, 2018

Thank you for inspiring me on a daily, I'm so lucky. "You learn so much about yourself from being a parent and you care more about the world you are raising your kids in". With the same picture on his Instagram page, Kanye chooses to remind us that it's been four years since his and Kim's nuptials at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy.

Turkish lira plummets against dollar

May 24, 2018

The lira's collapse this year has put many Turkish companies that borrowed in foreign currencies at risk of default. Economy officials told Reuters the government's economic management team met at the start of this week to discuss potential measures, including possible steps by the central bank.

Train hits truck in Italy, leaving 2 people dead (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

May 24, 2018

The drivers of both the train and a vehicle accompanying the HGV, which was carrying an exceptional load, were killed. Two people were killed and many others injured after a train derailed in the north of Italy close to Turin, Italian media said.

Trump proposes face-saving deal for ZTE - but Congress might oppose it

May 24, 2018

Representatives for the White House did not immediately respond to a request for more details about the president's statement. US stocks slipped after his comments, with all three major indexes down less than 1 percent in late morning trading as analysts anticipated a rocky session.

JC Penney CEO resigns, to become CEO of Lowe's in July

May 23, 2018

With Ellison at the helm, Penney has largely slowed the flow of sales and money out of the company. Year-to-date, JCP has declined -26.58%, versus a 2.61% rise in the benchmark S&P 500 index during the same period. J.C. Penney previously forecast a potential profit range of 5 cents to 25 cents per share. But that move hardly reignited Penney's business. He did make some inroads, but the turnaround is far from complete.

China, US near deal on ZTE reprieve; Beijing cuts car tariffs

May 23, 2018

That touch was there in first snubbing in February, and then welcoming to Washington this month, Liu He, China's Vice Premier and economic czar. "Fidelity to the rule of law is a key part of what distinguishes the USA from a country like China that is ruled by a Communist dictatorship".

Sweden distributes 'be prepared for war' leaflets to homes

May 22, 2018

The 20-page booklet explains how citizens can secure basic provisions like food, heat and water in the event of the outbreak of war . Stockholm has repeatedly referred to Russian aggression as being one of the reasons behind heightening security measures, like the introduction of conscription this year and the stationing of troops in the Swedish island of Gotland .

Stoke ask Derby permission for Rowett talks

May 22, 2018

There are not many opportunities to manage in the Premier League and everyone wants to do that. If I could do it, that would top anything I have achieved as a player or manager so far. Stoke are to pay the £1.8m compensation figure in Rowett's contract at Derby County and have agreed terms with the manager. Now such is the belief that Rowett is the man for Stoke , Bookmakers have closed the market on the next boss.

Nazanin Ratcliffe expected to face new charge in Iran

May 22, 2018

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 39, was taken to court on Saturday and was shown a 200-page dossier detailing the case against her, said her husband Richard Ratcliffe in a statement. Nazanin's plight risked being made worse previous year after Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that she had been "training journalists" during her visit to Iran, which her family denies.

Samsung Galaxy J6, Galaxy J8 with Infinity Display Launched in India

May 22, 2018

Firstly, let's take a look at the Galaxy A6 and A6 +. Both of these devices have a lot in common, but are different internally and also priced differently. It has a battery of 3,000mAh capacity. Additionally, the rear-mounted fingerprint reader, iris scanner, and Bixby with dedicated button make up the pack.

Women Detained in Montana for Speaking Spanish

May 22, 2018

Both are Mexican-American and speak fluent Spanish. Suda is a native of El Paso, Texas. Suda said she is planning to sue, she told the Washington Post . Speaking Spanish alone "is not enough" to pull someone over or ask for ID, he said, though adding it's possible that the agent still "very well could have been following procedure".

Arsenal to appoint Unai Emery as Arsene Wenger's replacement

May 22, 2018

The Arsenal players will have to get used to extremely detailed, and lengthy, video analysis sessions under Unai Emery . News broke during the evening that Unai Emery was set to be appointed as Arsene Wenger' successor imminently , despite Arteta holding positive talks with the Gunners' hierarchy before the weekend.

FBI Used Informant in Trump Campaign Only Over Russia Ties Suspicion

May 22, 2018

They have found no Collussion with Russia, No Obstruction, but they aren't looking at the corruption...in the Hillary Clinton Campaign where she deleted 33,000 Emails, got $145,000,000 while Secretary of State, paid McCabes wife $700,000 (and got off the Federal Bureau of Investigation hook along with Terry M) and so much more .

Tata Steel acquires 72% stake in Bhushan Steel

May 21, 2018

Mumbai: Tata Steel Ltd.is preparing a Rs11,500 crore ($1.7 billion) loan to help fund its purchase of assets from Bhushan Steel Ltd., people familiar with the matter said. "Cleaning up banks and resolving NPAs is part of Congress-mukt Bharat (Congress-free India)". "This will boost employment and the economy even more", Goyal said in a tweet.

Court rejects Trump's motion to halt defamation case from ex-'Apprentice' contestant

May 18, 2018

Trump had claimed that Zervos' allegations were lies. Trump's lawyers had asked to put the case on ice until the appeals court decides whether to dismiss it or postpone it past his presidency, a decision likely to take at least until fall.

Malaysian Police Seize 72 Bags of Cash, Jewels in Najib Razak Raids

May 18, 2018

He declined to give details. Police launched extensive searches of Mr Najib's home and a number of other sites starting on Wednesday as the new government headed by 92-year-old Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad presses forward with its pledge to bring him to justice.

Steven Spielberg to direct Leonardo DiCaprio in Ulysses S Grant biopic?

May 18, 2018

Given his and Spielberg's packed future, negotiations will be centered around pinning down when the two can begin work on the project. Steven Spielberg and Leonardo DiCaprio , who last worked together on 2002's Catch Me If You Can , are in early discussions to reteam for a Ulysses S.

Kim Kardashian West is in hot water for her latest sponsored post

May 18, 2018

While their website advises to only eat two at most a day, the 35-calorie suckers are made to curb your cravings so if you get hungry throughout the day, they help you wait till your next meal. just make *sure* you look "THIN AF" in your edited Instagram pictures girls. It prompted them to take a jab at Kim for invading her kids' internet privacy.

YouTube revamps its streaming music service

May 18, 2018

YouTube has been at odds with the music industry for years, said Rob Sanderson, an analyst at MKM Partners. What you can't do with YouTube Music , is watch ad-free videos, such at cats playing the piano, across the rest of the YouTube site.

Nikki Bella still sees a happy ending with John Cena

May 18, 2018

In this fantastic clip, Brie and Daniel Bryan bring their baby daughter Birdie to visit with John Cena and Nikki Bella . "She's exhausted because she's been in a marriage with me for 34 years and I'm not an easy wife", Brie joked. Nikki also said that the speculation will go away after people watch the new season of Total Bellas . Cena's latest comments come after another round of TV interviews on Wednesday for Bella.

Ryan Reynolds's Clue Movie Will 'Potentially' Be R-Rated

May 18, 2018

Rhett Reese , Paul Wernick , and Reynolds, I bow down to you . Another sequel really isn't necessary, but it's in the works anyway. If there's one drawback to the zippy nature of the film, and the way it storms through major plot points with little time to soak up what's going on, it's that some of the moments where it's clear they want things to be a little more dramatic and heartfelt fall a little flat because you're expecting something to amusing to kill the tension.

Cent facing legal action for allegedly sharing revenge porn

May 18, 2018

Of course I was horrified'. '50 Cent has 18million followers. She explained that he captioned the photo , "get the strap", which Bloom said "encourages violence against Mari". However, Abdul-Ahad has denied being the person who leaked the photos. In series of Instagram Stories , Abdul-Ahad seemed to allege that Teairra is lying and after his money.

Grey's Anatomy: Here's how April and Arizona left

May 18, 2018

And what about Meredith ( Ellen Pompeo)? Matthew comes into the ER after rolling over his auto after an accident and once they realized he was with April, it's a mad dash to find her. Additionally, another reconciliation was hinted at when Arizona admitted to smiling whenever she reads a text from Callie. Mer starts freaking out because Alex keeps referring to her was 'was.' In the OR, the doctors, pray and they keep trying to find a heartbeat for April.

Alec Baldwin, 60, welcomes fourth baby in four years

May 18, 2018

Alec is also dad to 22-year-old model daughter Ireland from his first marriage to Kim Basinger . The proud mama posted an adorable Instagram pic of her and a beaming Baldwin cradling their newest son. The family sat around a cake as Hilaria cut into blue filling, revealing that a boy was on the way. "I really do believe that this baby was meant to be and will come and we'll be completely obsessed with him".

BLACK PANTHER, An Afrofuturist Wonderland In HD — Blu-ray Review

May 18, 2018

I'm not saying that Black Panther was a film aimed squarely at the African and African-American communites, but it is most definitely a result of the combined power of the creatives in those communites to a degree that is truly subversive in this day and age.

Canadian doctor shot in Gaza, PM Trudeau calls investigation

May 18, 2018

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley forcefully defended Israel's reaction to the protests along the border with the Gaza Strip on Monday that resulted in as many as 60 Palestinian deaths. Russian Federation is deeply concerned about the situation in Gaza which is practically besieged, where there is a severe lack of living essentials, food and humanitarian items, the foreign minister said, adding that Russian Federation is ready to provide any assistance to resolve the ...

'Destination Wedding' Trailer: Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder Play Reluctant Wedding Guests

May 18, 2018

They especially detest the fact they're pushed into sharing this experience together. "So, we're just the people you don't know where to stick?", Ryder's Lindsay asks after becoming annoyed over their seating arrangement for the ceremony.

T20 2018: Bangalore beat Hyderabad by 14 runs

May 17, 2018

Kane Williamson and team won the toss and opt to bowl. Sunrisers Hyderabad remain top of the table with one game remaining while the Royal Challengers now sit in fifth. In the third spot are the Kolkata Knight Riders who are a match's win away from joining CSK and SRH . Moeen, overshadowed de Villiers in the middle overs as he dominated the third wicket adding 107 in just 49 balls in the company of the proteas (represents South Africa in global cricket) to take the home team to ...

SNL Cast Member Claims Donald Trump Faked A Weird Phone Call

May 18, 2018

He like faked a phone call during the table read. "The comic mimed 45 grabbing his cell phone and immediately blurting out: "'Hello. "Oh, fantastic. It wasn't the first time someone from " SNL " had related the story. Another cast member had a different recollection of the moment. Killam, who portrayed Trump on the show prior to Baldwin, said the week that Trump hosted was a hard one.

Do you want a 'Deadpool'-inspired manicure? Go the Blake Lively way!

May 17, 2018

Ryan Reynolds has proposed to a man. That would be Cable ( Josh Brolin ), a powerful, part-mechanical soldier who has traveled back from the future to kill him. Only because Deadpool fail to gauge wind direction while parachuting. Making the cut are Zazie Beetz as the breezily charming and luck-powered Domino , Terry Crews as the electric-field manipulating Bedlam , Lewis Tan as the better-at-everything Shatterstar , Bill Skarsgard as the acidic-vomit spewing Zeitgeist , and the ...

GQ Mocks Vanity Fair's Epic Photoshop Fail With New Comedy Issue Cover

May 17, 2018

A rep for Vanity Fair declined to comment, directing us to the magazine's pun-tastic Thursday tweet about the GQ cover: "It's not going out on a limb to say we love Issa, Kate, and Sarah". "Props to @GQMagazine for getting a leg up on this trend". "GQ will be conducting a thorough internal audit of our cover-development process", a note from the editors said.

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