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Tesla shares slip after company decides to stay public

August 28, 2018

Tesla shares have fallen as investors reacted for the first time to Elon Musk's dramatic reversal on taking the electric carmaker private. In a blog post Friday, the billionaire entrepreneur declared "most of Tesla's existing shareholders believe we are better of as a public company".

Sacha Baron Cohen Tries To Get OJ Simpson To Confess To Murder

August 27, 2018

At the time, outlets assumed the Cohen was making another " Borat "-type movie, instead of a series, but Sunday night " Who Is America? " viewers were treated to what went down when the comedian disguised himself as a rich Italian fashion photographer named Gio to interview the ex-convict".

CD Projekt Red Live Streaming Cryptic Message on Twitch

August 27, 2018

However, we are getting closer to seeing the game on our shelves, and that's definitely something that we should celebrate. How could that not be the case, though, we have CD Project Red working on it! This news leads me to believe that the team has been working diligently even during the development of The Witcher: Wild Hunt .

Beyoncé and Jay-Z fan charged with battery after rushing stage

August 27, 2018

Bender said Maxwell managed to make contact with Jay-Z, but he was quickly stopped by security people and backup dancers with the rapper. A crazed fan who rushed the stage during a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert in Atlanta has been charged with disorderly conduct and simple battery.

Trailer For 'True Detective' Season 3 Promises A Haunting Story

August 27, 2018

The 60-second trailer is short on details, but shows Ali's detective Wayne Hays at three distinct periods in his life, and appears to be consumed by a mystery that continues to haunt him throughout his life. Rounding out the cast is Ray Fisher ( Justice League ) as Wayne's son and Carmen Ejogo ( Selma ) as Amelia Reardon, an Arkansas schoolteacher. But also judging by this new footage, we're more confident now than ever that True Detective season 3 could be a hit.

Jemele Hill Expected to Part Ways With ESPN

August 27, 2018

Outspoken sports journalist Jemele Hill is breaking up with sports network ESPN after a series of incidents in which she bumped heads with network brass about issues of racism. "Now watch all the MAGA people spread HEAVY Hellman's Hate Speech all through my comments but I don't give a shit because I'm laying here on the couch watching Bubbleguppies with my daughters and I'm not going back and forth with you Mayonnaise flavored niggas.have a blessed day." They hired me as a columnist.

Game of Thrones Season 8 release could be delayed

August 27, 2018

What? According to Bauer, the show will be eligible for the 2020 Emmys, not the 2019 Emmys, meaning it would be airing the most of its expected six episodes after the 2019 cutoff. The situation changes every week. This means the show will qualify for the Emmy Awards in '19. A Sky New Zealand spokesperson says "There is no news on when Game of Thrones will air at this stage".

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly adopted a new dog

August 27, 2018

The Sun reports Kensington Palace has yet to confirm the news officially, so it's unsure how old or what colour the pup is. Meghan is a known dog-lover, and regularly posted pics of Guy and Bogart to her Instagram, back when she was allowed to have one.

Chelsea's Jorginho Hits Remarkable Passing Targets In Win Over Newcastle

August 27, 2018

Jorginho completed 86 of his 92 attempted passes - 93.5 per cent - compared to Newcastle's team total of 67. "He touches it again, so I think it's a penalty". "I think he played very well", Sarri said of Hazard . Benitez insisted, however: "Shelvey has been playing with pain, we tell him you can not carry on with pain because it will stop him".

Past presidents, political rivals, Senate colleagues pay tribute to McCain

August 27, 2018

Talk show hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute and shared memories of their experiences with the Arizona Senator while Stephen King and Ron Perlman took the time to honor the war hero and take jabs at Trump. Navy during the Vietnam War, being shot down over North Vietnam in 1967, where he remained in captivity for almost six years. "But all of us can aspire to the courage to put the greater good above our own".

Neil Simon, Broadway's master of comedy, dies at 91

August 27, 2018

Our thoughts are with Neil's loved ones during this time. Along with his Oscar nominations and his Tony wins, Simon also won the Mark Twain Prize for Comedy in 2006 and took home Kennedy Center Honors in 1995. Simon and his brother transitioned from the small screen to the stage, writing sketches for To Catch a Star in 1955. His previous wives were named Diane Lander, Marsha Mason and Joan Baim.

Chelsea Manager Maurizio Sarri Gives Update On Future Of Eden Hazard

August 26, 2018

Hazard has been getting heavily linked with Real Madrid , but Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes that the Belgium global with stay at Stamford Bridge this season. By contrast, Chelsea spent nearly £130million on just two players, keeper Kepa and midfielder Jorginho, and Benitez knows that will make a repeat of last season's heroics all the more hard.

Senator John McCain Remembered for Courage, Service, Patriotism

August 26, 2018

He was severely injured and taken prisoner. A steady stream of friends and colleagues had come to bid him farewell at his Arizona ranch in the months since his cancer diagnosis, in July 2017. In a memoir published in May, McCain wrote that he hated to leave the world, but had no complaints. He frequently criticized other Trump administration policies, including the decision to prosecute all those who illegally crossed the border to enter the USA - a policy which resulted in children ...

5 ways to not watch Logan Paul’s YouTube boxing match

August 26, 2018

Unfortunately, the fight ended without a conclusive victor after six rounds, going to judge's decision. The result of the fight may have been underwhelming considering the amount of build up both Paul and KSI promoted in recent months. The two are also popular YouTube personalities. The Co-main event will feature the younger siblings of Deji and Jake Paul going head to head, and the card is rounded out by other YouTube and social media stars squaring off in the ring.

Arsenal off the mark as West Ham fall at the Emirates

August 26, 2018

It's not likely for Arsenal , but its play has yet to convince anybody. An entertaining and error-strewn contest continued to flow from end to end but an injury to Arnautovic robbed West Ham of their prime attacking threat before Diop erred.

Tributes paid to former presidential candidate John McCain

August 26, 2018

We in the media loved to be assigned to him because he was frank and amusing, but he could also get really mad. McCain spent the past year undergoing cancer treatment, but his family said Friday that he would discontinue that treatment.

Trump Praises Kanye West, Kim Kardashian

August 26, 2018

Well, apparently the fallout did not affect Kardashian much, because she appears to be back to bragging about her weight - apparently she's lost a few pounds since we last checked in. News asked her if it is true that she and Kanye are planning for another baby, she replied in the negative. The 37-year-old revealed, "I don't really eat sugar the way that I used to".

The New York Public Library is posting classic novels on Instagram Stories

August 26, 2018

In partnership with creative agency Mother in NY, the NYPL has launched a new series of "Insta Novels" that can be viewed and enjoyed for free on the library's Instagram Stories page. Reading an Insta Novel is as easy as, well. watching any other Insta Story. "From the way you turn the pages, to where you rest your thumb while reading, the experience is already unmistakably like reading a paperback novel", said Corinna Falusi, Partner and Chief Creative Officer, Mother in NY.

Disney Delays ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3.’ Indefinitely…

August 25, 2018

While Gunn later apologized for the jokes, some of which made light of pedophilia and rape, Disney declined to rehire him, a move that disappointed the Guardians of the Galaxy cast and down-right angered franchise star Dave Bautista , who has been a fervent vocal supporter of Gunn.

Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi confirm pregnancy rumours with adorable photos

August 25, 2018

Neha put up a simple message saying "Here's to new beginnings". Dhupia, 37, and Bedi, 35, got married on May 10 this year in a secret ceremony. No one knew about the wedding ceremony of Neha and Angad. Turns out this rumor is true. Neha's friend and Bollywood director Karan Johar took to social media to announce the happy news. He had said, 'No no...

Dramatic Photos Capture Hawaiians Grappling With Hurricane Lane

August 25, 2018

Because people in Hawaii can't evacuate during a hurricane like people in Florida or Texas, they have to make sure they have enough supplies to outlast power outages and other potential emergencies. A Maui County spokesman said it's was not clear if the fire was hurricane related . "We're getting some bags of rice and, of course, some Spam", she said of the canned lunch meat that's popular in Hawaii.

James Bond 25 release date 'could be pushed back to 2020'

August 24, 2018

According to Telegraph , the duo, previously having worked on Trainspotting and T2 Trainspotting together, wanted to create a plot center on a "modern-day Cold War ". It's possible that Kot, who would be following in the footsteps of recent Bond villains like Christoph Waltz and Javier Bardem, wasn't quite famous enough for Craig's tastes.

Navy pulls out of Hawaii to miss hurricane

August 24, 2018

Hawaii is bracing for Hurricane Lane as the Category 4 storm approaches the islands Thursday. There is a major flash flood warning for the Big Island through Thursday morning, and the NWS is warning of life-threatening flooding and landslides throughout the islands.

Jennifer garner received a star on the "walk of fame"

August 24, 2018

Ben was dressed up and seemed to really want to make a good impression on Jen - like how clean and healthy he looks. "I want them to know that my mother was happy and free on the farm", the native West Virginian said ". "He attends meetings, many meetings, and he also does meditation and yoga". ET spoke with Garner and her longtime stunt double, Shauna Duggins, last week, while promoting the film, where they dished on the film's intense fight sequences and all the hard work that went ...

Flooding, landslides as Hurricane Lane bears down on Hawaii

August 24, 2018

Maximum winds had weakened slightly to 210km/h, the National Weather Service said . The president ordered federal assistance to aid the state and local response efforts to Hurricane Lane, which strengthened as it approached Hawaii. Rain is expected to accumulate to 10 to 20 inches and more than 30 inches in certain areas, the NWS said. Hurricane-related deaths in Puerto Rico have been estimated at as many as 4,600 people, largely because prolonged and widespread power outages and ...

Ariana Grande is team Nicki Minaj after shading Travis Scott on-stage

August 24, 2018

She seemed to say it jokingly, though taking shots at Scott isn't too outlandish, given Grande and Minaj's BFF-ship and recent collaborative streak . Kim was on my first episode of queen radio - fucking love her. we're not going to make something that it's not. Im actually laughing [sic]'. "Thank Jesus & thank you to my fans", Minaj tweeted.

Visitor falls into Sir Anish Kapoor's Descent into Limbo

August 24, 2018

Like a real-life version of a Looney Tunes cartoon, a visitor to a Portuguese museum was injured last week when he stepped into an art installation resembling an inky void. The man was looking at " Descent into Limbo ", which is an eight-foot hole that is painted black, so that it appears bottomless. The exhibit already has several signs warning people about the hole as well as a staff member who is present to keep an eye on the visitors.

Meghan Markle’s half-brother accuses her of lacking compassion

August 24, 2018

In the past, it was also hypothesized that Kate could have been wearing Wolford's sheer non-slip tights; however, the brand no longer makes its Sheer 15 tights with a built-in grip. explained. " I don't need to be brought into all the events or whatever but it would have been nice to be brought into that ". We ask what next for the Duchess of Sussex's relationship with her father Thomas Markle , preview Princess Eugenie's upcoming wedding, and talk about how news organisations dealt with ...

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist, guitarist Ed King dies

August 24, 2018

Sweet Home Alabama has been called the "Southern national anthem", and even after King left the band, Skynyrd knew it would be tough to write anything as big. Ten years after the deaths of Gaines and Van Zant, King joined the Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Tour alongside the surviving original members Gary Rossington , Billy Powell and Wilkeson, plus Artimus Pyle, Johnny Van Zant , and Randall Hall.

Ben Affleck checks into rehab after ex-wife Jennifer Garner holds intervention

August 23, 2018

Ben Affleck is reportedly going to rehab, per a report by TMZ that revealed he received an intervention on Wednesday from none other than his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner . HuffPost did not immediately hear back from an Affleck rep after a request for comment. "I want to live life to the fullest and.my kids to know there is no shame in getting help when you need it".

The Big Bang Theory to End Series in 2019

August 23, 2018

There may be some kind of political brouhaha going on at the moment but we've found something much more interesting to focus on: One of TV's most tiresome sitcoms is finally, blissfully, coming to an end . The programme's 12th and final season will premiere on 24 September and is expected to conclude in May. The series will then move to its regular time slot on Thursday, Sept.

Pink Stops Concert to Hug Teen Who Recently Lost Mom

August 23, 2018

Leah's mother was a huge Pink fan was was originally supposed to go to the show, but she died in June. Prior to the concert, Donkin set out on a mission to see that her niece got a hug at the show. "I rang my neighbour, my neighbour broke into my house and got them and handed them to someone I know who works on the check-in desk at Qantas", Ms Donkin said.

Idris Elba Says He Won't Be Playing James Bond

August 23, 2018

Even after the sudden departure of Danny Boyle from Bond 25 , it seems Idris Elba ( Avengers: Infinity War , Luther ) is still no closer to playing 007. Stepping out with fiancée Sabrina Dhowre to attend his directorial debut " Yardie ", the suave actor was asked if he'll assume the iconic spy role.

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy teaser out: Chiranjeevi is fierce in period drama

August 23, 2018

It's Megastar Chiranjeevi's birthday on Wednesday and the makers of his upcoming period drama Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy have released a teaser of the film. With tilak on his forehad, long hair, beard, twirled moustache and heavy armour, Chiranjeevi looks convincing with his fierce expressions as he propels his army and takes on the Britishers on a horse with a sword.

Pete Davidson’s Unabashed Gum Chewing Is the Appropriate Response to the VMAs

August 23, 2018

Frankie said, "I will definitely be involved". "I mean, it's just like a feeling, you know?" she replied. She explained when pressed on a time scale: " Months , more". "We're just grateful, enjoying every minute because life's too short", she said. "She was calling my bluff". "I have to keep Grande because I think of my grandpa...

'Cult-like secrecy' of royal family

August 22, 2018

Harry and Kate are known to be particularly close , with Harry asking his sister-in-law for her approval before asking Meghan t marry him. Meghan Markle's father is back at it again, this time giving an interview to clarify that all of the rumors about him are untrue.

Aretha Franklin: The sound of the civil rights movement

August 22, 2018

It wasn't the first time she sang to a Leader of the Free World. Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , in 1987. "They say it's a man's world", she sang on her album "I Never Loved a Man The Way I Love You" in 1967, "but you can't prove that by me. Aretha FranklinP.S.

‘Redneck Woman’ Singer Gretchen Wilson Arrested After Airplane Disturbance

August 22, 2018

The singer was charged with breach of peace, reports CBS Hartford affiliate WFSB . TMZ also obtained video of the handcuffed singer being marched through the airport following her arrest. However, her case was continued until next month. Wilson, who lives in Lebanon, Tennessee, won a Grammy award in 2004 for her first hit song, " Redneck Woman ".

'Crazy Rich Asians' author wanted in Singapore for skipping national service

August 22, 2018

The government said in a statement that 44-year-old Mr Kwan was wanted for "defaulting on his NS obligations" for failing to register as required in 1990, and for staying overseas without a valid exit permit. The story follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend's wedding in Singapore.

Danny Boyle departs James Bond over 'creative differences'

August 22, 2018

More as we have it. Acclaimed film director Danny Boyle has left Bond 25 . It will be Craig's fifth appearance as Bond and when it was announced Boyle would come on board in May, production chiefs said they were "delighted". 'It's been 21 years since Tomorrow Never Dies was distributed by MGM and it's incredibly gratifying to be releasing this film alongside the powerhouse team at Universal'.

'Veronica Mars' Revival With Kristen Bell Is Reportedly Coming To Hulu

August 22, 2018

Filming for the new season will apparently work around Bell's commitment to another season of NBC's "The Good Place ", which returns in the fall. The Rob Thomas-created series was never a huge ratings hit, but it developed a strong enough cult following (and critical admiration) to air for three seasons and, seven years after the finale, get turned into a Kickstarter-funded feature-length film.

Asia Argento denies sex claim, says Anthony Bourdain aided in payoff

August 22, 2018

The pair had acted together in the 2004 film The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things , in which Argento plays Bennett's troubled mother. Argento - one of the first prominent women to accuse disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault - went on to say she was linked to Bennett by "friendship only" which ended when he made "an exorbitant request of money" amid financial problems.

Ariana Grande Shares Personal Video of Her and Pete Davidson

August 22, 2018

Towards the middle of the video, Davidson even stops by so the two can exchange "I love yous" on camera, after Pete recalled a moment he and Strahan shared together after he lost his father on 9/11. The split was amicable; Ari kept the ring and Camila got the cannoli . "I have to keep Grande because my grandpa was so proud of our name". The couple showed PDA while making their red carpet debut earlier in the night.

Madonna's Aretha Franklin Tribute at VMAs - Response to Controversy

August 22, 2018

I shared a part of my journey and thanked Aretha for inspiring me along the way. I could never do her justice in this context or environment. Whilst on stage talking about Camila she said: "So those of you watching at home, hi Fifth Harmony ".

Plane With 2 Blown Tires Attempting To Make Emergency Landing

August 21, 2018

UPDATE 2: Post's plane has now been diverted to another airport in NY and is continuing to burn fuel. The aircraft has been diverted to make an emergency landing at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, New York. Jim Peters, a spokesperson with the Federal Aviation Administration , told Variety that it was being diverted again to the Stewart International Airport in NY.

Drake pays surprise visit to 11-year-old girl awaiting heart transplant

August 21, 2018

A little girl's birthday wish came true this weekend after rapper Drake paid her a visit while she waits in the hospital for a heart transplant. Drake released images of their visit via his Instagram account Monday afternoon, noting "Me and my love Sofia talking about Bieber and Owls and Basketball ".

Danny Boyle No Longer Directing Bond 25

August 21, 2018

MGM and Annapurna Pictures had dated the film for November 8, 2019, with Universal handling global rights. When Boyle's involvement was announced, EON Productions said production on the new film would begin in December at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire.

MTV VMAs was a shocking event, for the wrong reasons

August 21, 2018

Her boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez , looked stunned as Lopez launched into "Dinero". Read Madonna's full response below, then tell us: How did you feel about her quasi-tribute? Cabello achieved the unthinkable later in the show when she took home the top prize - video of the year - for " Havana ".

Outlaw King: first trailer for Chris Pine's Netflix drama

August 21, 2018

The Outlaw King trailer is awash in grey colors and a miserable atmosphere, painting bleak portrait of Scotland under the occupation of the oppressive English King Edward I. The synopsis of the period drama reads, "The untold, true story of Robert the Bruce who transformed from a defeated nobleman to reluctant King, to outlaw hero over the course of an extraordinary year".

#MeToo activist Argento ‘not under investigation over sex abuse claims’

August 21, 2018

The actress said Bennett "unexpectedly made an exorbitant request of money from me" and knew Bourdain "was a man of great perceived wealth and had his own reputation as a beloved public figure to protect" and " Anthony was afraid of the possible negative publicity that such person, whom he considered risky, could have brought upon us" and "personally undertook to help Bennett economically, under the condition that we would no longer suffer any further intrusions in our life".

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