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First lady Melania Trump visits detained immigrant children

June 22, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 20: U.S. first lady Melania Trump boards an Air Force plane before traveling to Texas to visit facilities that house and care for children taken from their parents at the U.S. Fashion is political for the first lady. "Mrs. Trump, whose focus as first lady is on child well-being, appears to have been among those pushing her husband to act".

AT&T's new unlimited plans still cheaper than Verizon's

June 22, 2018

AT&T is introducing two new unlimited wireless plans in conjunction with a new online video service filled with channels from its just completed Time Warner acquisition. AT&T's new plans replace its previous plans, though customers can remain on the plan they now have. WatchTV will also be available as a standalone offering for $15 per month.

‘Sarkar’ FL : Vijay packs a punch with his slick and stylish look

June 22, 2018

On this occasion, the director talked about the film and said, "After Thupakki and Kaththi , we wanted to give something new and better to the audience, and hence we came up with this film called Sarkar ". The star cast also includes Prem Kumar, Yogi Babu, Radha Ravi and Pala Karuppiah. The Vijay-A.R. Murugadoss combo is back. Despite of landing in controversies, his last film Mersal ended up as a smashing hit.

Love Island UK star dead at 32

June 22, 2018

A report will now be prepared for the coroner". Cara de la Hoyde , who won the Love Island series in which Gradon took part, said it was an "awful day" and "heart is broken". you were the the shoulder to cry on and a attractive person with a handsome soul". I can not work out what to say. Sophie Gradon first burst firmly into the public consciousness when she stepped out in the sun-drenched garden of the Love Island villa in 2016 .

Federation Internationale de Football Association deny claims World Cup referee asked for Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt

June 21, 2018

Ronaldo is now tied with Denis Cheryshev on three goals at the World Cup after Cheryshev scored in Tuesday's win over Egypt in Russia's second game. Portugal's final match in Group B is against Iran at Mordovia Arena in Saransk on Monday. While some teams might try to avoid being so over-reliant on one player, Portugal are used to this.

First lady visits migrant children at Texas detention center

June 21, 2018

President Donald Trump . The Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy , enacted by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in early May, stated that everyone who tries to cross the southern border illegally would be criminally prosecuted, and that parents will be separated from their children as they await trial.

Denmark vs. Australia - Football Match Report

June 21, 2018

Jedinak, however, got Australia back into the game with his second penalty in Russian Federation, awarded following the intervention of the VAR, and the draw kept the Socceroos just about alive in the tournament. "Two matches in a row against us". Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eriksen, who provided the assist for Yussuf Poulsen's victor, admitted Denmark didn't produce the attacking football that yielded 20 goals in qualifying.

Prince Louis' christening date confirmed by Prince William and Kate Middleton

June 21, 2018

Princess Charlotte's (pictured) Christening took place at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham. The news was confirmed on Wednesday by Kensington Palace on Twitter , adding the christening will take place at The Chapel Royal in St James's Palace in London.

Love Island's Sophie Gradon Has Passed Away Age 32

June 21, 2018

Gradon was crowned Miss Great Britain in 2009 and went on to appear on the British dating show " Love Island " in 2016. Soon after the news broke, several past Love Island contestants paid tribute to Sophie, who took part in series 2 of the hit ITV show.

'SNL's' Pete Davidson Confirms His Engagement To Ariana Grande

June 21, 2018

During the interview, Pete - who is best known for his appearances on SNL - confirmed that the pair will eventually be heading down the aisle together, adding that he feels like he's "won a competition". Davidson started his career as a stand-up comedian and joined popular satirical sketch show Saturday Night Live in 2014. 'You ever see that Derek Jeter commercial when he was, like, retiring and everybody just tips his hat?' he said.

WWE UK Title Tournament Taping Tonight; Quarterfinals Matches Set

June 21, 2018

Presumably, like NXT itself, these shows will air on the WWE Network . The new NXT UK Show announcement was accompanied by the reveal of a UK Women's Championship and a UK Tag Team Championship. Here are the eight dates that will be taped for NXT UK. That said, NXT UK performers could use the program as a springboard to NXT in the US after they have built some momentum and garnered a fanbase.

Prince William and Kate Middleton announce details of Prince Louis’ christening

June 21, 2018

Louis , the Queen's great-grandson, is fifth in line to the throne. While Louis' big brother, Prince George's christening was also held at St. James's Palace's Chapel Royal, Princess Charlotte's ceremony took place at Sandringham's St.

Instagram introduces IGTV for watching long-form videos

June 21, 2018

Instagram's IGTV is ultimately going to be a direct competitor to YouTube , but the company is also targeting Snapchat's Discover. The IGTV app will be available on both Android and iOS, and you can head over to Google Play and install it now.

Legendary professional wrestling big man Big Van Vader dead at 63

June 21, 2018

Wrestler Somoa Joe gave Vader's famous "V" finger salute on Twitter . He rose to stardom in the '80s while wrestling with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he was an IWGP Heavyweight Champion. I still binge watch Vader matches every so often. White retired from the National Football League in the mid-1980s due to injury, and then transitioned to World Championship Wrestling.

Lucky Costa goal sees Spain past dogged Iran

June 21, 2018

Spain could not managed to get a second despite their best efforts while Iran nearly scored an equaliser when Mehdi's powerful header hit the crossbar. Iran was unsafe from set pieces and its restless defensive display was impressive. Iran created a number of half chances in the final quarter of the game.

Diego Costa grabs lucky goal as relieved Spain beat Iran 1-0

June 21, 2018

Spain kept their chances of reaching the round of sixteen in tact with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Iran in Kazan. The Atletico Madrid star scored the only goal as La Roja beat Iran , but it was his overall performance as opposed to his goal which pleased his coach.

Disney Is Reportedly Slamming The Brakes On New 'Star Wars Story' Movies

June 21, 2018

It may be a while before we see any more movies like Solo: A Star Wars Story out of Lucasfilm . According to Collider , part of the Lucasfilm plan to shelve the Star Wars Story series was to focus on developing plans for the Skywalker saga after Episode IX , specifically "the next trilogy ".

FPJ's dream XI predictions for Iran and Spain; Live blog

June 21, 2018

Spain are level with Portugal on four points in Group B and face Morocco in their final group fixture on Monday. He said: "I think there are 32 great teams here at this World Cup and no-one is giving anything away, so anyone who thinks it is going to be very easy to score and win by a landslide is wrong".

Dani Carvajal returns to Spain lineup against Iran

June 21, 2018

The expectation that they would play well back was unfounded, however, even if they kept their shape superbly, restricting Spain to a handful of chances in the first half. When does the FIFA World Cup 2018 Match-20 between Iran vs Spain start? After two defeats, Morocco are out. The Iranians will need to beat Portugal to advance.

Peter Fonda apologises for 'vulgar' Barron Trump tweet

June 21, 2018

Fonda later deleted the tweet and drew sharp rebukes from first lady Melania Trump and Donald Trump Jr . The Blast has reached out to the Secret Service regarding whether or not they are taking Fonda's tweet as a credible threat but has yet to hear back.

In the British Royal family will host the first gay wedding

June 21, 2018

Fresh off the media high of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's historical royal wedding , there's another barrier-breaking ceremony in the wings-and it marks a major first for the traditional British establishment. "By keeping his sexuality a secret it was really quite tormenting him". Mountbatten is godparent to the Earl of Wessex's elder child, while he and his wife, Countess Sophie, are godparents to Mountbatten's two eldest daughters.

Eva Longoria Welcomes First Child with Husband Jose Antonio Bastón

June 21, 2018

Eva Longoria is now a mom. In December past year it was reported that the actress was four months pregnant and a rep confirmed that she was expecting a baby boy. "We have three children already, I have three stepchildren so it's not like it's anything new", Eva told the magazine. "My husband ordered it the other day and I'm like, 'Why would you do that?!'" News that she was beside herself with excitement to meet her baby boy.

Star Wars Story Spin-Off Movies Reportedly On Hold at Lucasfilm

June 21, 2018

The Hollywood Reporter reported in May that " Logan " director James Mangold was attached to write and direct a Boba Fett spin-off movie, and that an Obi-Wan movie was also in the works with Stephen Daldry in talks to direct. Weiss. These projects continue to be in development and are not part of the paused spinoffs we're hearing about. Sources "with knowledge of the situation" said the Disney-owned company intends to focus all its energies for now on Episode IX and the next trilogy ...

Michael Jackson Musical Eyes 2020 Broadway Bow

June 21, 2018

The Broadway musical marks a new type of stage venture for the Jackson estate, which previously sanctioned two Cirque du Soleil shows, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour and Michael Jackson: One . The score will draw from Jackson's vast catalogue of hits, including "Beat It", " Thriller ", "Smooth Criminal", and " Off the Wall " to name a few.

Instagram expands into long videos, will compete with YouTube

June 20, 2018

The company is also pitching the merits of the new hub to creators, citing longer permanent videos (instead of disappearing ones like Stories) and the ability to leverage Instagram's massive user base. The only catch is that live videos don't work for every occasion and, most importantly for Instagram , don't contain ads. Although Instagram remains popular, YouTube is now the most popular social network among USA teens, according to a recent study from the Pew Research Center.

This country's prime minister intervened because people couldn't watch the World Cup

June 20, 2018

The debacle led to an epic take-down by Nine's Today Show host, Karl Stefanovic, who said if the company wasn't up to the job they should leave it to SBS . Some users attempting to watch the clash between Argentina and Iceland were met with buffering and delays of between 30 seconds and three minutes, prompting calls for Optus to provide compensation and be fined.

AMC comes for MoviePass with $20/month Stubs membership - and it sounds awesome

June 20, 2018

Also unlike MoviePass , AMC's program will allow all three movies to be seen on the same day, and Variety added that movies previously watched can be seen again. MoviePass has attracted 3 million members, but the stock price of the service's parent company, Helios and Matheson, has dropped from $38 a share to 44 cents a share.

John Travolta's new mob film Gotti is given a beating by critics

June 20, 2018

Meanwhile, the film's campaign - as previously mentioned - sent out on Twitter a quick video promo (below), concluding with the following question: "Who would you trust more?" Ah, yes, trust "the PEOPLE!" instead of people who make a living reviewing movies, as they're just "trolls behind a keyboard".

Outrage as Lord Sugar tweets 'racist' image

June 20, 2018

Multi tasking resourceful chaps'. It was in no way meant to cause offence, and clearly my attempt at humour has backfired. Sam Wilkins said the "witch-hunt" against Lord Sugar was "absurd", adding: "He hasn't done anything to harm anyone, and if you don't like it then don't follow him".

Kensington Palace announce details of Prince Louis' christening

June 20, 2018

The family event is sure to make for some memorable moments, especially with his older siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte , who regularly steal the show with their cuteness. He was on his best behaviour, blowing bubbles beforehand and being quiet and peaceful afterwards. Charlotte's baptism in 2015 involved the Cambridge family walking to church past well-wishers.

Duchess Meghan's Dad May Not Meet Prince Harry After Interview

June 20, 2018

She went for a monochrome look, with black shoes, belt and bag, and black trim on her Treacy hat. Thomas Markle also revealed that Prince Harry asked for his daughter's hand in marriage over the phone. The Duchess of Sussex arrived dressed in a cream coat, with a cream and black hat; the Queen wore yellow. It's understood the dress is by Givenchy, the same fashion house that made her wedding dress.

WWE 2K19 Release Date / US Pre-Order Guide

June 20, 2018

WWE 2K19 is set to release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 9, 2018. The cover was officially revealed today at a press conference hosted by WWE's Corey Graves . The victor will then compete against Styles, one-on-one, in WWE 2K19 with a million-dollar prize for tapping out the " Phenomenal One". We also don't know what game mode the Million Dollar Challenge will use.

Portugal vs Morocco: Half-time report

June 20, 2018

Morocco manager Herve Renard said of the in-form Ronaldo , who scored a hat-trick against Spain, to L'Equipe: "Those who try to mount a plan against him, he always manages to find something to make the difference". "It's nothing new, about Cristiano Ronaldo ". That Portugal got a draw from a match in which Spain were largely dominant was down nearly exclusively to him.

'Creed II' teaser poster released, trailer drops tomorrow

June 20, 2018

Adonis Creed is back and he's looking ripped! The biggest shot Adonis will have to dodge? Actor Michael B Jordan has shared the first look of his upcoming boxing drama Creed II . As he faces an opponent with ties to his family's past, Rocky is there by his side through it all. The debut is in anticipation of the movie's new trailer, which premieres tomorrow.

WWE Has Released Big Cass

June 20, 2018

Bryan had arguably the spot of the match where he channeled his inner Kofi Kingston to jump from the turnbuckle to the outside, flying through the air before crashing into Cass' seven-foot frame. But, given two very well-done ladder matches, a cataclysmic brawl for the WWE Championship and a number of surprises sprinkled throughout the night, Money in the Bank stood on its own as a successful pay-per-view.

Ronaldo and Portugal look to eliminate Morocco

June 20, 2018

However, Herve Renard's side are more than capable of springing a surprise, as they boast of the strongest squads of the five African representatives in Russian Federation this month. "All I can say is that he's an exceptional player". I hope he and our team are ready, and we'll be able to face a strong team like Morocco . "To me it's nothing new about Cristiano Ronaldo ", the 35-year-old said.

Portuguese airport replaces infamous Cristiano Ronaldo bust

June 20, 2018

The sculpture of the Portugal and Real Madrid forward gained worldwide attention when it was installed a year ago at the airport, which is also known as Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport. According to Bleacher Report , which actually commissioned Santos to redo the bust after he was ruthlessly ridiculed for his first attempt, Santos was not informed about the swap.

Thomas Markle reportedly paid £7,500 for Good Morning Britain interview

June 20, 2018

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived with Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie . Meghan and Prince Harry , the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are continuing their busy social calendar this month. I wish I had been there. In 2017, Middleton went on to repeat her look by wearing a similar lace dress, this time in white with a high-neckline by Alexander McQueen.

Davido, Burna boy react to death of XXXTentacion

June 20, 2018

The county sheriff's office said that Onfroy was leaving the dealership shortly before 16:00 local time when two armed suspects approached. At least one suspect fired into the vehicle, hitting the 20-year-old rapper. Earlier reports indicated that XXXTentacion had no pulse. Rapper XXXTentacion attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2017 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on October 6, 2017 in Miami Beach, Florida .

Jay-Z, Beyonce surprise album; Matt 'Guitar' Murphy dies; Jailey confirmed; more

June 20, 2018

The video is a stunning six minutes of splendor that features Bey in so many incredible looks. The music video features a shot of the couple dressed in pastel suits in front of Leonardo da Vinci's famous " Mona Lisa " painting. Blue Ivy ends the song "BOSS" with a shout-out to her 1-year-old brother and sister, Rumi and Sir . Beyonce goes in on her haters several times on the album and exudes an even stronger and more confident appeal that we have ever heard form her before.

Meghan Markle's makes an understated Royal Ascot debut in Givenchy

June 20, 2018

Now, one insider has told ET that Thomas' TV appearance was a surprise for Meghan and Harry as much as it was for the rest of the world. Apparently unaware that strict protocol dictates royals never take a public political stance, Mr Markle claimed he and Harry discussed politics in a string of "interesting conversations" by phone.

WWE "Suspends" Ronda Rousey For Her Actions On Raw

June 20, 2018

The great thing about Rousey's WWE career thus far, is that she isn't holding back. Rousey retaliated last night on RAW by interrupting Bliss' title celebration and assaulting both RAW General Manager Kurt Angle and the RAW Women's Champion.

Thomas Markle reveals regrets about royal wedding: 'I am now a footnote'

June 20, 2018

Ahead of the wedding, it was revealed that Thomas had staged paparazzi photos of himself preparing for his trip across the pond, though he was unable to make the nuptials due to the fact that he underwent heart surgery just a few days before his daughter got married.

US Rapper, XXXTentacion, shot dead

June 20, 2018

He was facing charges of battery, false imprisonment and witness tampering - charges to which he had pleaded not guilty. The 20-year-old was apparently at a motorcycle dealership when a gunman approached him critically wounding him. TMZ reports XXXTentacion was on house arrest, but a judge recently let him out so he could tour . The rapper, who was shot dead on Monday, had released a song last month titled Look at Me , in which he spoke about his death and foreshadowed his violent ...

Z named creative director of Puma's basketball division

June 20, 2018

The trio represents the first National Basketball Association endorsement deals for the brand in two decades. Petrick continued, "We're making a serious statement about the entry of the category, that we want to be a performance brand, but then also very culturally focused".

Tributes paid after rapper Jimmy Wopo killed in double drive-by shooting

June 20, 2018

Emerging rapper Jimmy Wopo , 21, was shot dead on Monday evening. He was pronounced dead at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital just before 6pm. "An investigation is underway", Alicia George, Pittsburgh police spokesperson said . He previously told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he had been shot twice in the past. According to WTAE news, Wopo, whose real name was Travon Smart, was shot at around 4.22 pm local time and he died at around 5.56 pm.

STAR TREK vs. TRANSFORMERS Cartoons Collide This September

June 20, 2018

Production on season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery is underway with Kurtzman, who directed the premiere episode, as sole showrunner. CBS made the deal with Kurtzman and his production company Secret Hideout Productions, which is run by Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, who serves as president of Secret Hideout and Aaron Baiers as senior VP of television.

Harry Kane sends message to fans on Twitter after England brace

June 20, 2018

I've not seen the penalty [awarded against England] back but, from my point of view, it didn't look like one. "I'm absolutely buzzing!" exclaimed Kane . And Shearer felt the performance will give Southgate and his players confidence going forward. "He's very young and at this stage of his career, he's going to keep improving and getting better, so who knows how good he can get?" "We've done it for a while [had good resilience] since the gaffer has been here - he's instilled it into us".

'Very happy' Zara and Mike Tindall welcome baby daughter

June 20, 2018

The baby is the seventh great-grandchild of Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip . Buckingham Palace confirmed a baby girl was safely delivered on Monday 18th June weighing 9lbs 3oz. Zara and former rugby player Mike are already parents to daughter Mia, four. How does Zara Tindall's newborn's size compare to the other royal babies? Mike Tindall and Zara Tindall arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, in Windsor, ...

Thomas Markle reveals how Prince Harry asked for permission to marry Meghan

June 19, 2018

Thomas , like many royal watchers, is also keen to know when the couple are planning to start a family. Meghan Markle announced on May 17 that her father would not be able to attend the wedding in a statement from Kensington Palace , citing his need to "focus on his health".

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