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Hamilton leads attack on 'boring' Monaco

May 28, 2018

Vettel, who harassed the Red Bull vehicle before conceding defeat in the closing stages of Sunday's glamorous grand prix, cuts Hamilton's championship lead to 14 points. He sustained damage to his front wing and right front tire, while the suspension was broken. Hartley's Toro Rosso team opted to pit him earlier than most - on lap 14 - but he was handed a five-second time penalty for speeding in the lane.

Solo: A Star Wars Story is apparently struggling at the box office

May 28, 2018

Italian comedy drama, "Perfect Strangers" was the only other film to gross more than $1 million over the weekend in China . As one person points out below, this dedicated fitness program sounds very familiar to Carrie Fisher's preparation for Star Wars: The Force Awakens .

Daniel Ricciardo battles vehicle issues to secure Monaco victory

May 28, 2018

Instead, a bigger problem presented itself on lap 28: Ricciardo reported he was "losing power" over team radio, which he confirmed after the race to be an MGU-K failure, worth 160 horsepower. "When we pitted early, I thought maybe it was looking like ever a two-stop race, but honestly we could control the pace". Hamilton, in third place, kicked off the pit stops on Lap 12 but filtered back onto the track behind Ocon and lost any advantage from an undercut.

Merseyside Police look in to Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius death threats

May 28, 2018

Police, meanwhile, said they would investigate social media threats sent in Karius's direction. Brilliant Bale breaks Liverpool hearts Bale came off the bench to score twice in the second half of Real's 3-1 win in Kiev on Saturday. The goalkeeper added: "Thank you to our unbelievable fans who came to Kiev and held my back, even after the game". "I think we play, not as individuals, but as a team, we play as 11 together".

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Royal Wedding Had Guests Giggling

May 28, 2018

Even months prior to the royal wedding , people speculated that the 33-year-old British prince and his 36-year-old wife will fly to Namibia, Africa to enjoy their honeymoon. The couple spent ten days on the archipelago in the Indian Ocean, staying at a £5,000-a-night luxury resort. "One thing that made many of us giggle was that we could hear the wonderful people outside".

‘Solo’ stalling at the box office with $101 million four-day opening

May 28, 2018

Things are looking even bleaker overseas: Hollywood Reporter reports that Solo bricked and debuted at No. 3 in China, earning a weak $10.1 million. The dismal opening follows what has been an infamously troubled production that's generated negative industry buzz since summer 2017 when Lucasfilm chose to part ways with the original directors hired to film the movie , Phil Lord and Chris Miller .

Ayesha Curry Says Rockets Fan Bumped Her Pregnant Belly After Game 5

May 28, 2018

She also notes how the video circulating on social media does not show the full extent of the incident. The fan doesn't say anything too bad, but he does suggest that Curry's father Dell could be "butthurt" after Golden State's loss. Later in the day, Ayesha tweeted another response out claiming she initially thought it was just an accident that the disrespectful fan bumped her in the crowd until he continued and made the out of line comment.

'Sesame Street' sues makers of Melissa McCarthy puppet movie

May 28, 2018

The R-rated film follows "two clashing detectives" - Melissa McCarthy and her partner, a puppet named Phil Phillips - in Los Angeles as they work together "to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show", according to its website .

Donda's House Responds To Kim Kardashian & Kanye West After Rhymefest Twitter Explosion

May 27, 2018

You didn't say this when Kanye paid you up front then you disappeared during Pablo #RealFriends @ RHYMEFEST F*ck i spelled leveraging wrong. @ RHYMEFEST . Enter Kardashian: West's wife went in on Rhymefest and insulted everything from his work with Donda's House ("Truth is you haven't been able to sustain the foundation") to his footwear ("U haven't been right since u got kicked out of the studio in Hawaii wearing fake Yeezy's").

Harvey Weinstein surrenders in NYC on sex crime-related charges

May 27, 2018

Weinstein's position. Defence attorney Ben Brafman told reporters that his client would plead not guilty and still denied any non-consensual sexual activity. "Mr. Weinstein maintains that he is Not Guilty of the charges filed today and is confident that he will be fully exonerated". Many of Weinstein's accusers say they never believed this day would come.

Drake Drops New Single "I'm Upset"

May 27, 2018

In the image is what appears to be an invoice from Drake's label OVO Sound to Ye and Pusha's G.O.O.D. It looks like Drake's ready to keep on dragging Pusha T , 41, and Kanye West , 40! He referenced the "Hotline Bling" singer's alleged history with ghostwriting by mentioning Quentin Miller , who is said to have helped pen some of the Degrassi alum's hit songs.

Ricciardo is master of Monaco with record pole lap

May 27, 2018

Danger, and indeed the safety vehicle, are never far away in Monaco and it'd be a massive surprise if we didn't see a race with its deployment. Such a prospect would reunite Ricciardo with Vettel, his former Red Bull team mate, and although the German has gone on record as supporting the Red Bull driver's candidacy, he also favours the Scuderia keeping 38-year-old Kimi Raikkonen for another year.

Solo: A Star Wars Story

May 27, 2018

There's a chase scene, Han does some fancy driving, and Howard swings around to show us those after-burners again, looking like the taillights of a vehicle from another era, another corner of the universe. In Solo , Lando is played by Donald Glover , a multihyphenate known for often pushing boundaries in his acting and music endeavors. The result is uncomfortable, but not amusingly and intentionally uncomfortable (like Ehrenreich's clever work in the Coen Brothers' Hail, Caesar , playing ...

Victoria Beckham Weighs In On Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Gown

May 27, 2018

Meghan Markle in Givenchy next to Emilia Wickstead's design. As we previously reported , there are all sorts of rules and protocols the Suits alum must follow now that she's the Duchess of Sussex . "It wasn't a priority for me to have my publicist announce I was going. And I think everybody felt it across the world". "I'm not there for you, I'm there for her".

Fulham back in the Premier League

May 27, 2018

Next season will mark Aston Villa's third in the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League two years ago. Fulham's players celebrate with the trophy on the pitch after the English Championship play-off final football match between Aston Villa and Fulham at Wembley Stadium in London on May 26, 2018.

Beware of major royal wedding scam

May 27, 2018

WPA Pool via Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle depart after their wedding ceremony at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19. "We all wondered whatever would happen next and then everything went right", Prince Charles' wife told 5 News on Wednesday, according to People .

New 'Christopher Robin' Trailer Will Warm Even the Coldest Hearts

May 27, 2018

The trailer, posted exclusively today on Ellen DeGeneres' Ellentube, focuses more on the animals than previous teasers that set up the tale's starting-point dilemma: An adult Christopher Robin ( Ewan McGregor ) is an overworked London businessman who's apparently not been spending almost enough time with wife Evelyn ( Hayley Atwell ) and daughter Madeline ( Bronte Carmichael ).

Real Madrid secure three-in-a-row as Gareth Bale punishes Liverpool

May 27, 2018

Isco had been denied by the crossbar shortly prior to that, but Liverpool - creaking ever since the talismanic Mohamed Salah had been forced off with a shoulder problem in the first half - were quick to dust themselves down after going behind.

Gareth Bale: I will decide my future in the summer

May 27, 2018

Jurgen Klopp is an intelligent man, and he has what appears to be a real affection for Liverpool . Perhaps they need to change the name of the Champions League to the CR7 Champions League . "Now he has done it a second time and hopefully he will win this final". The Spanish giants have sealed their 13th European Cup, their fourth in five seasons.

Mohamed Salah injured in Champions League final

May 27, 2018

The European soccer season comes to a close on Saturday, as Real Madrid and Liverpool meet in the Champions League final in Kiev. A win Saturday would see them victors three consecutive years, the first team to do so since Germany's Bayern Munich won the then-called European Cup final from 1974-76.

Harvey Weinstein's Perp Walk

May 27, 2018

He has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. He is now out on bail, wearing a monitoring device. Oscar-winning movie producer Harvey Weinstein , who has been accused of terrorizing dozens of women over decades, surrendered to police officers at the 1st Precinct in lower Manhattan this morning, before being formally charged with rape and criminal sex act.

Real Madrid topples Liverpool to win Champions League final

May 27, 2018

Initial reports from the stadium said Salah had a suspected dislocated shoulder, with all of Egypt awaiting word after Real Madrid's 3-1 victory to see if he will be available for the World Cup next month. Robben then struck Bayern's victor two minutes from time, latching onto Franck Ribery's flick and beating Roman Weidenfeller to break Dortmund's hearts.

Princess Diana's Brother Earl Spencer Snubbed At The Royal Wedding

May 26, 2018

Twitter noticed the former lawyer looked a bit uneasy at her seat, and she instantly became a meme. Other sources say she couldn't handle his partying at the time , and despite her career as an actress, preferred to stay out of the limelight as much as possible.

Drake Keeps His Promise & Sends Pusha T an Invoice For $100,000

May 26, 2018

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West might want to bust out some new frames. While Pusha T originally meant to use multiple photos for the cover, West apparently insisted that they use a photo of the late singer Whitney Houston's bathroom in disarray.

Official anthem of Russia World Cup

May 26, 2018

Without wishing to sound overly snobby, it's quite repetitive and. bad. " Live it Up? " Turn it down, more like. Commenting on the anthem, Will Smith said "It's an honour to be asked to perform at the 2018 FIFA World Cup", he said". For the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the song was "We Are One (Ole Ola)" by Pitbull . "At the end of the day, we just want to see the world dance!" This week, he posted a clip of himself rapping in a music booth on his Instagram page titled, "Getting back in ...

Liverpool, Real Madrid set to clash in Champions League title game

May 26, 2018

The last team to win three in a row was Bayern Munich over 40 years ago. Salah has scored 44 goals in his debut season as a Liverpool player, three short of the all-time club record set by Ian Rush in 1984. Both have found the back of the net 11 times during the tournament. However, the world's most expensive defender says his laid-back style nearly cost his side during their quarter-final second leg against Manchester City, when his early mistake allowed Gabriel Jesus to open the ...

Three key Champions League final duels

May 26, 2018

The European soccer season comes to a close on Saturday, as Real Madrid and Liverpool meet in the Champions League final in Kiev. Talk of a return to England for Gareth Bale has rumbled on throughout his time in Madrid but of late, the Welshman appears to have fallen out of favour with Zinedine Zidane and could be allowed to leave.

Liverpool and Real Madrid teams 'leaked' ahead of Champions League final

May 26, 2018

The Champions League final will be played in Kiev, Ukraine on Saturday night. This year's tournament concludes with a match between reigning champions Real Madrid and English side Liverpool. That ability to grind out results in the biggest games comes from experience and Madrid have a huge advantage over Liverpool in that regard. Speaking about the difficulties he faced in selecting his team, Zidane said yesterday: 'Yes, of course (it's the hardest part).

Star Wars movie about Boba Fett being made

May 26, 2018

He didn't do an fantastic job of that, truth be told, but Star Wars spinoff media has fleshed out the character quite a bit and made clear why he's considered one of the fiercest creatures in the galaxy. The intergalactic hitman was immediately speculated to be one of the characters receiving an anthology film when Disney announced the new initiative.

The keys to unlocking the Champions League final

May 26, 2018

Real Madrid have an extraordinary galaxy of footballers who are amongst the best in the world. Jurgen Klopp will go down in history as the man who turned it around for Liverpool. And it is not just Salah's on-pitch skills that have got people talking. It might not be overstating things to say that Liverpool may need to be two goals up going into the final 30 minutes of the game if they want to lift the Cup.

Hugh Grant Marries For The First Time At Age 57

May 26, 2018

While Eberstein was wearing a modest gold band, Grant's large, ornate ring featured three dramatic red stones. Grant also has two kids with his former partner, Tinglan Hong . He himself once called marriage " unromantic ", saying: "Do I think humans are meant to be in a 40-year-long faithful relationship?" "I see him a lot; I speak to him a lot".

Prince Harry’s Ex Cressida Gets Real About the Royal Wedding

May 26, 2018

Meghan Markle entered St. George's Chapel for her wedding to Prince Harry on Saturday trailed by four page boys and six bridesmaids , their heads wreathed in flower crowns. She also reportedly failed to curtsey for Markle after greeting her at her lunchtime wedding reception , as is royal protocol - and instead gave her a big hug (via The Mirror ).

Ramos: Salah a top player, but Ronaldo and Messi in another orbit

May 26, 2018

In a World Cup year, what happens in Russian Federation will play a big part too - it is impossible to imagine Messi not winning a sixth Ballon d'Or should he lead Argentina to the title. "Maybe if Liverpool can win the Champions League title, he's a big candidate". But he said the single-game format improves Liverpool's chances.

Sesame Street Creators Sue Happytime Murders Producers

May 26, 2018

McCarthy plays a human detective who teams with a puppet partner to investigate grisly puppet murders. Sesame Workshop is seeking a permanent injunction preventing the use of its trademark in connection with the films marketing. "We're incredibly pleased with the early reaction to the film and how well the trailer has been received by its intended audience", it said. While we're disappointed that Sesame Street does not share in the fun, we are confident in our legal position.

Boba Fett standalone movie confirmed with ‘Logan’ director James Mangold

May 26, 2018

With 3:10 To Yuma and especially Logan , Mangold has shown just what he can do in the Western genre, which would fit this character nicely. The publication noted that Lucasfilm also has a motion picture in the works documenting Obi-Wan Kenobi, with filmmaker Stephen Daldry in talks with the studio on the topic.

Gini Wijnaldum shows he gets Liverpool with approach to Champions League final

May 26, 2018

Experience means his team have to be the outsiders in Kiev - none of the squad have ever played in a Champions League final before - but Klopp knows Zinedine Zidane's side can not dismiss them. Klopp's grip on the Liverpool job will not be impacted by Saturday's result but victory would put the brakes on a run of five cup finals losses, including in the 2013 Champions League decider to Bayern Munich while Borussia Dortmund manager.

Android 8.0 is now rolling out to the Nvidia Shield TV

May 26, 2018

NVIDIA officially announced on Thursday that the SHIELD TV is being upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo beginning today, tagging along with the SHIELD Experience 7.0 software update. You can even continue where you left off in TV shows, movies, and games by adding content to Play Next. Long-pressing the Select button lets you reorder them.

Mohamed Salah to postpone Ramadan fasting for Champion League final

May 26, 2018

Click on the video above to watch the full interview as Rusev delivers his controversial Champions League final verdict! We are Liverpool . We are here because we are Liverpool . And he claims that Liverpool's performances and football have earned them the right to be contesting the final in Kiev. "Not really. It's completely different", Ronaldo said when asked whether he and Salah had much in common as converted wingers who score in torrents.

Ayesha Curry says heckling Rockets fan 'bumped' her in 'pregnant belly'

May 26, 2018

Despite being visibly pregnant and revealing news that she'd been physically touched by a stranger, critics came for Curry on Twitter and she clapped back. "Ayesha!" the fan begins. Ayesha continued, "I shoul'dve got him in the face instead of saving his life by removing that cigarette he was swinging around in my face".

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Liverpool & Roma

May 26, 2018

Liverpool are additionally under investigation for the throwing of objects and setting off of fireworks during the game. UEFA said both clubs have been charged under Article 16 (2) of the governing body's disciplinary regulations which states that "all associations and clubs are liable for the inappropriate behaviour on the part of their supporters".

Arrested Development cancels United Kingdom visit after tearful interview

May 26, 2018

Jessica Walter during the interview said, "In like nearly 60 years of working, I've never had anybody yell at me like that on a set". In response, Cross and castmates Jason Bateman and Tony Hale came to Tambor's defense and were dismissive of Walter's feelings.

Harvey Weinstein Appears In Court On Rape, Sex Abuse And Other Charges

May 26, 2018

Actress and director Asia Argento , who said Weinstein raped her at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival, tweeted simply: "What took you so long Harvey?" Disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein has been arraigned on three felony sex crimes charges, including rape in the first degree, in a Manhattan court Friday morning.

Rose McGowan interview on Harvey Weinstein, Me Too and Morgan Freeman

May 26, 2018

Reps for Weinstein have consistently denied that he has ever engaged in non-consensual sex. Today's charges are the first Weinstein has faced since he was forced to resign from his film company previous year following reports in the New Yorker and New York Times showing a disturbing pattern of behavior.

Paltrow: Brad Pitt threatened Harvey Weinstein

May 26, 2018

During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show today, Wednesday, May 23rd, Gwyneth Paltrow , the ex-girlfriend of Brad Pitt , told the story of her interaction with Harvey Weinstein over twenty years ago . The couple dated in the mid-1990s before splitting in 1997, but now Paltrow has revealed just how chivalrous her former fiance was. "You were never in love with him".

Victoria Beckham On Her True Feelings About Meghan Markle's Wedding Dress

May 26, 2018

TOWIE's Chloe Meadows wore an nearly identical dress for the series finale of the hit reality show and took to social media to show off the stunning dress. "If you choose a simple design the fit should be flawless". For the long-sleeved, boat-necked Givenchy gown, Shauna Fay of Newry, Ireland and the Elody Bride shop teamed together to craft its distinctive silhouette.

New James Bond Movie Confirms Oscar Winning Director

May 26, 2018

First up on the director's slate is an untitled musical comedy written by Richard Curtis and starring Lily James and Kate McKinnon . Sony was the co-distributor of the previous four films, starting with 2006's Casino Royale . As a big fan of Boyle's work (check out T2-it's really good!) I'm extremely excited to see what he puts together here. It seems weird to talk about it because I've not had a conversation with him but it's exciting'.

The cringeworthy thing Emilia Clarke did when she met Prince William

May 26, 2018

And as can only be expected from the show that gave us the Red Wedding and " Hold the door ", it sounds as though not all of those goodbyes will be pleasant ones. Clarke said many people didn't notice her without Daenerys Targaryen's signature platinum hair from " Game of Thrones ". "I know plenty. I know enough".

Princess Charlotte was the self-appointed boss of the royal wedding bridal party

May 26, 2018

Nicoll isn't sure precisely when the jaunt will happen, but it will be "sooner rather than later", and she's "hearing from people close to Meghan and Harry that they're very keen to do it". Both Beckhams looked sleek and sophisticated wearing dark, but bold numbers. Keeping the secret of who would design the royal wedding gown under wraps was no easy task, according to ABC News' royal contributor Omid Scobie.

Is Nicki Minaj dating Eminem?

May 26, 2018

Even in the midst of bad news, Nicki is a benevolent queen . There were recent reports Nicki was pregnant, but we're told there's no truth to that. She also referenced Shady on her new song. Apparently, one of the surprises is the reveal of her album cover. How can we bag an invite to that?! "I also want to do some things where I invite some of my actual fans to the studio and listen to the album and listen to the songs".

Why the latest Star Wars droid is one of the best

May 26, 2018

Take Han Solo , for instance: the quick-shooting, quip-dispensing Corellian has been a popular fixture of the Star Wars franchise since its 1977 arrival, and every time we've seen him on the big screen, he's been played by Harrison Ford .

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