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LA Prosecutors Decline Criminal Charges Against Kevin Spacey, Steven Seagal, Anthony Anderson

September 05, 2018

That makes it too old to prosecute under the relevant penal code at the time. Thank you for signing up for the STL Morning Rush Newsletter. The case for the action-movie star Seagal, who was accused of assaulting an 18-year-old acquaintance in 1993, was also abandoned on the same grounds.

Chuck Yeager weighs in on 'First Man' controversy

September 05, 2018

Aldrin on Sunday tweeted a photo of the historic 1969 event along with a photo of himself looking at the flag. Buzz Aldrin appears to have taken issue with the new biopic of his Apollo crewmate Neil Armstrong . But Rick and Mark Armstrong, sons of the astronaut who died aged 82 in August 2012, have denied the film is "anti-American". "It's unfortunate. It's nearly like they're embarrassed at the achievement coming from America, I think it's a awful thing", Trump told The Daily Caller ...

Garland’s stolen ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’ are found

September 05, 2018

For years people have theorized over what might have happened to the pair of ruby shoes, with some saying that Shaw himself might have stolen the shoes in order to collect the insurance money (this theory was investigated and found to be untrue), or that they might be in a weighted plastic container at the bottom of the deep Tioga Mine Pit Lake.

Nike enters National Football League anthem debate with Kaepernick ad

September 04, 2018

The official apparel company of the NFL is launching an ad campaign around a player who's alleging the league is colluding to keep him out. Nike's new ad campaign stars Colin Kaepernick , the football player who refused to stand during the playing of the USA national anthem.

Netflix's The Witcher Casts Henry Cavill as Geralt

September 04, 2018

But when destiny hurtles Geralt toward a powerful sorceress and a young princess with a risky secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together. As for the "aged monster killer part", well, there's nothing a little old-age make-up and a white wig can't handle. To many, the Witcher series will be best known as a trilogy of video games developed by CD Projekt Red, in which Geralt was voiced, somewhat iconically, by Doug Cockle.

'The Bachelor': Colton Underwood to Be Season 23 Star of ABC Series

September 04, 2018

Third time's the charm hopefully. On Tuesday, the former National Football League star was announced as the 23rd " Bachelor " in franchise history, after finishing fourth on Becca Kufrin's season of " The Bachelorette " in July. Next season is going to be as family-friendly as The Bachelor gets. When Tia asked if he could say that he tried, Colton said, "I could look at you 100% certain and say that".

Heat, age & Millman combine to floor Federer

September 04, 2018

With the defeat, the 20-time Grand Slam champion failed to set up a highly-anticipated quarterfinal match-up with his Serbian rival Novak Djokovic , seeded sixth. 55 Millman turned the tables to win the second then held his nerve through two tiebreaks to secure the victory in three hours and 34 minutes. That actually happened! Proof that fantasy football is everywhere, all the time.

Steve Bannon dropped from New Yorker festival after backlash

September 04, 2018

Other high-profile festival speakers, such as John Mulaney and Judd Apatow , threatened to pull out of their scheduled appearances if Bannon was headlining. Remnick went on to say he re-considered Bannon's placement in the lineup after a swift backlash on social media and amongst staff members at the magazine.

Djokovic, Federer US Open showdown looms

September 04, 2018

Millman took down Federer in four sets, winning 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (3). The 14th-seeded Keys will play Carla Suarez Navarro who ended Maria Sharapova's flawless record in night matches at the U.S. Open championship and 14th Grand Slam trophy. Sousa, who in reaching the fourth round was enjoying his best run at a Grand Slam, proved a feisty competitor and despite his lack of power offered himself encouragement with his first break of the match after a series of unforced errors from ...

Roxanne Pallett admits that she "got it wrong" over punch accusation

September 03, 2018

In her first interview after quitting the reality show on Saturday, she told Channel 5's Jeremy Vine: "At the time it hurt". "Your insecurities are heightened, your sensitivities, the only thing I can explain is it was, in the moment, it felt worse than it was".

‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’ Episodes Featuring Asia Argento Pulled By CNN

September 03, 2018

A rep for CNN told the site, "In light of the recent news reports about Asia Argento , CNN will discontinue airing past episodes of Parts Unknown that included her, until further notice". A CNN spokesperson confirmed that the episodes in which Argento appeared have been pulled. CNN has also made a decision to cut the Buenos Aires episode of Parts Unknown where Bourdain goes to a therapist to talk about his struggles with depression.

Aretha Franklin's lack of a will could make things rocky for heirs

September 03, 2018

Fans have been lined up for hours outside the Greater Grace Temple awaiting the chance to attend the service, which will feature performances by Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande , Jennifer Hudson and speeches by former President Bill Clinton , the Rev.

Sebastian Vettel blames Hamilton for first-lap crash at Italian GP

September 03, 2018

Sebastian Vettel has demanded answers from Ferrari after team-mate Kimi Raikkonen beat him to pole position for the Italian Grand Prix . The Ferrari driver lost out to Hamilton as the Mercedes driver snuck up the inside at the third corner to challenge for second place.

Watford down Spurs to maintain 100 per cent record

September 03, 2018

Pochettino's side had taken the lead just after the restart when Abdoulaye Doucoure turned into his own net, but the Hornets surged back and took all three points through headers by Troy Deeney and Craig Cathcart . "I'm disappointed because we need to do more and play much much better", manager Mauricio Pochettino said. "When you want to win and show you are a contender you can not say we are going to play football for five minutes and in the second half we are going to win".

Gerrard: We Will Be Better

September 02, 2018

Replays seem to confirm that Jack, in fact, slipped. Celtic , meanwhile, had experienced a testing start to the season, losing to Hearts in the league and failing to qualify for the Champions League group stage, yet Rodgers's side was able to lift its performance for the Old Firm derby.

Alabama routs Louisville in opener

September 02, 2018

Hurts was 5-of-9 passing for 70 yards, but Alabama only managed three points when he was in at quarterback. Coaches will always have their trained eye on some details that may be overlooked by the common viewer, but it was clear which quarterback had the better game on Saturday night, and that was Tagovailoa.

Ericsson walks away from horror crash in Italian Grand Prix practice

September 02, 2018

A Vettel victory would further deflate Hamilton's bid for a fifth title as the defending champion conceded in Belgium where he said. "It's good to see we're making progress". Marcus Ericsson failed to progress to Q2, but after the awful smash he had in his Sauber on Friday, he'll have been pleased to make it to qualifying at all - he lost control under braking in FP2.

Meghan Markle Accidentally Revealed Her Secret Nickname for Prince Harry

September 02, 2018

Joining Prince Harry at for a charity performance of the Broadway hit Hamilton , Meghan chose to wear a black tuxedo mini dress. Meghan wanted to make sure she wasn't blocking Harry and turned to him and said , "Can you see, my love?" As many eagle-eyed followers noticed, in the final group shot posted by the official Kensington Palace Twitter account after the show, Harry's hand can be seen holding Meghan's waist, keeping her close even among the already-crowded assembly.

Roxanne Pallett decides to leave Celebrity Big Brother

September 01, 2018

They said: "Roxanne has made a decision to leave the Big Brother House. The remaining housemates have been informed". However the vast majority of viewers felt Roxanne overreacted to Ryan's play fighting, with many even calling for her to be removed from the house .

How to watch Aretha Franklin's funeral

September 01, 2018

Franklin, who died August 16 of pancreatic cancer at 76, inspired an eight-hour send-off that reflected the impact of her career. Al Sharpton, Bill and Hillary Clintons, former Attorney General Eric Holder, Cicely Tyson, Whoopi Goldberg, Tyler Perry, Jesse Jackson, Jennifer Hudson , Smokey Robinson and others attended the service fit for the "Queen of Soul".

Final farewell to Aretha Franklin

August 31, 2018

The speakers at Friday's invitation-only funeral at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple include former President Bill Clinton , the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Smokey Robinson . 'We really celebrate because we really recognize that those we call the dearly departed, they wouldn't want for us to cry and be sad and sorrowful.

Vanessa Marquez Killed: Former 'ER' Actress Shot and Killed by Police

August 31, 2018

The actress reportedly looked unrecognizable as she allegedly had serious health issues. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Officers later recovered the weapon, which was discovered to have been a BB gun that was made to resemble a semi-automatic handgun.

Ex-producer slams NBC News over Ronan Farrow controversy

August 31, 2018

Rich McHugh, a producer who has since left the network, told The New York Times for a story published Thursday night that "the very highest levels of NBC" worked to shut down the story before Farrow eventually left the network and published the story under a byline in The New Yorker .

Details on Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Released

August 31, 2018

IM SO READY ", one excited fan wrote on Twitter . As you can see, the concept art for Oga's Cantina isn't too far of a departure from the cantina on Mos Eisley, though it does look a little more colorful and technologically advanced. There will be musical entertainment that is provided by RX-24, the StarSpeeder 3000 pilot droid from Star Tours. He's found a new job as the cantina's DJ .

Prince Harry Sees Hamilton - and He Even Sang "You'll Be Back"

August 31, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex saw Hamilton together in London earlier this year - and Meghan also took in the original Broadway production with her actress pal Priyanka Chopra back in 2016. Ironically, the Tony victor for Best Musical pokes fun at Prince Harry's ancestor, King George III . Following the performance, Harry took to the stage to thank the audience and to even tease a snippet of King George's famous solo, You'll Be Back! "Ladies and gentlemen, the Duke of ...

TD Jakes, Bill Clinton & Cicely Tyson to speak at Aretha Franklin's funeral

August 31, 2018

See the full list HERE. Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16 at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer. Franklin was dressed in much more vibrant hues for day one and two of the public viewings at the Charles H. The street outside Greater Grace will be lined with pink Cadillacs - a nod to Franklin's funky '80s tune, 'Freeway of Love , ' which prominently featured the auto in the lyrics and video.

Google Assistant can now understand two different languages at once

August 31, 2018

Google hopes to incorporate more languages in the future. In speaking with a Google representative, we were able to confirm that all six supported languages will be available globally. You also can't switch back and forth between different pairs, you have to stick to the same two. Maybe going down the road, the Assistant will be able to answer to everything you throw at it, regardless of the language you use.

Sony Xperia XZ3 could be the best looking Sony phone yet

August 31, 2018

The Xperia XZ3 has a 6-inch screen with a Quad HD+ resolution, resulting in a pixel density of 548ppi. Sony's new fashion watch, the FES Watch U, which uses e-ink technology similar to that found in e-readers was also on show and will go on sale in the United Kingdom later this year.

Halle Berry trolls Prince Harry and reveals teen crush

August 31, 2018

In what can only be described as an adorable turn of events, when the Daily Mail unearthed the photo this time Halle Berry took notice."Ok #PrinceHarry, I see you!", the American actress tweeted earlier today. "#HalleBerryPosta @MissyElliott", she wrote, adding a laughing, crying emoji. Just as we'd nearly forgotten about Prince Harry's life before he started dating, and wedded, Meghan Markle , images of him in his old Eton College dorm room have just resurfaced-and they are truly ...

French actor Gerard Depardieu is subject of rape complaint

August 31, 2018

Depardieu is the second major French film figure accused of sexual assault this summer after two women came forward to accuse The Fifth Element director Luc Besson of sexual assault. Speaking to BFM television, a lawyer for Depardieu dismissed the accusations. He has more than 200 credits to his name and recently starred in Netflix's French political series Marseille .

DC Reveals New Photos of Titans - Officially Announces Release Date

August 30, 2018

This launch date may not come as much of a surprise to fans, as DC announced earlier this month that the annual Batman Day would fall on September 15 this year . It will also be the home of DC Daily , a new daily news show focused on all things DC, hosted by John Barrowman , Samm Levine and Harley Quinn Smith .

Thousands pay their respects to US Sen. John McCain

August 30, 2018

A release from the McCain office said gun lockers will be available for temporary storage. Arizona veterans, military, and first responders will line the plaza and Sen. In addition to loved ones, as well as civic, business and tribal leaders invited to the service from across Arizona, organizers have made about 1,000 seats available at the church for members of the public.

Venus eyes potential clash with Serena

August 30, 2018

Serena Williams has responded to French Open officials criticizing her clothing at Roland Garros in the most Serena Williams way possible. The matchup that everyone in the tennis world treasures - except for the two women involved - will take place Friday in Flushing as Serena and Venus Williams face off in the third round of the U.S.

Ed Sheeran strongly hints that he got married in secret

August 30, 2018

We're super happy for Ed and Cherry, even though we wish we could feast our eyes on their wedding pics! " Well, I never really do anything too public anyway ", Sheeran said. He proposed to his childhood sweetheart Cherry Seaborn on New Years Eve 2017 and the pair shared the news with fans on Instagram . A year ago he was asked if his relationship with Cherry had the potential to be a "marriage thing" the pop star said: "Yeah I feel pretty good about it".

Aretha Franklin’s Funeral to Be Live Streamed, Broadcast on TV

August 30, 2018

The vehicle was used to carry the bodies of the Rev. C.L. Franklin, Aretha's father, in 1984; David Ruffin of the Temptations , in 1991; and civil rights icon Rosa Parks, in 2005. On the inside of the lid embroidered into the fabric is " Aretha Franklin the Queen of Soul ". She even tells us what song she's going to sing - and finishes by offering an unofficial invite to the First Family.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle see 'Hamilton' with Lin-Manuel Miranda

August 30, 2018

The daring outfit was cut well above her knees and showed off her legs. It is not the first time Meghan has broken the rules, though. WPA Pool via Getty Images The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at " Hamilton " on August 29. Harry and Meghan , who were last seen in public almost four weeks ago at their friend's wedding, looked incredibly excited as they arrived at Victoria Palace Theatre on Wednesday night to see the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning production.

Joe Biden Endorses Andrew Cuomo Ahead Of Cynthia Nixon Debate Tonight

August 30, 2018

Cuomo is the son of the late Mario Cuomo, who was a three-term NY governor and considered a liberal lion. Nixon also hit Cuomo on his experience, saying "I'm not an Albany insider like Governor Cuomo, but I think that experience doesn't mean that much if you're not actually good at governing".

Taylor Swift holds moment of silence for Aretha Franklin at Detroit concert

August 29, 2018

Her death left many fans of the soul singer in a state of mourning and regret for losing such a blessing to music in her generation. "She loved the city of Detroit and the city of Detroit loved her". "I would want my daughter to know of the people like Aretha Franklin - to be able to listen to that voice. and hear that there is something special about it".

Star Wars Episode IX: Doctor Who star Matt Smith to join cast

August 29, 2018

Doctor Who star Matt Smith is returning to the cosmos! It is not known if he'll be on the side of the Rebels or the Empire. There aren't a ton of new roles in Episode IX , with the major new additions being Smith, Monaghan, Richard E.

John Goodman Says The Conners Will Kill Off Roseanne

August 29, 2018

Roseannes narration explained she constructed a fantasy to cope. The often media-shy Goodman opened up about Barrs controversial departure that drew reactions from President Donald Trump, whom Barr supports. He paused for a long moment and thought about all that came before. "But that had a great deal to do with it, more than I wanted to admit", he said.

Serena Williams Responds To Her Catsuit Controversy By Playing In A Tutu

August 29, 2018

It was the first time she had been back to the Arthur Ashe Stadium since 2016. I believe it was Lil' Kim who once said, "No matter what people say, we got it going on". 'Alexis didn't grow up going to any church, but he's really receptive and even takes the lead". Last week, French Open president Bernard Guidicelli proved that tennis was still a stuffy sport ran by crotchety old men when he said he'd ban Serena Williams from wearing her " Black Panther "-inspired catsuit in next year's ...

Eddie Murphy's Girlfriend Shows Baby Bump, Actor Expecting Tenth Child

August 29, 2018

The baby will be Murphy's second child with girlfriend Paige Butcher . The pair started dating back in 2012 and already share two-year-old daughter Izzy Oona Murphy . The actor gushed about fatherhood in a 2016 interview with ET, joking that while his oldest child was nearing 30, his adult children were "grown", not "old".

Aretha Franklin: thousands expected to pay respects in Detroit

August 28, 2018

Her powerful voice, seared with emotion, would become the daunting standard for other singers to match, but fans described a legacy beyond her most famous recordings. The Queen of Soul, Seniors said, was "a singer of the universe". Friday's funeral at the Greater Grace Temple is for family and friends only, but Chaka Khan, Jennifer Hudson and Stevie Wonder are among those due to sing there.

Salman and Katrina's chemistry is unmissable, says Bharat director Ali Abbas Zafar

August 28, 2018

Salman Khan's sister, Arpita Khan recently uploaded a photo of Katrina Kaif Salma Khan on social media, where the actress can be seen sporting a bridal look. Aside from this, Salman's mom Salma and sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri too visited the sets and therefore it was a total FAM JAM scene for Salman and the crew! This was Katrina's first schedule with Salman for Bharat and an important one for us because it sets up both their characters strongly.

11-year-old Drake fan gets heart transplant

August 28, 2018

She caught the attention of Drake when she posted a video doing the Kiki Challenge at the hospital while hooked to her IV. Drake was in town for his concert at the United Center, and it just so happened that Sophia's 11th birthday was that weekend, too.

Three things that have gone wrong for Manchester United

August 28, 2018

Shaw was more concerned about arresting this poor run of form though, telling MUTV: "I don't really care about my performance, I care more about the result and the team". Mourinho has won three league titles in two separate stints with Chelsea - his last coming in 2015. "We worked all week and from the tactical point of view we didn't lose, but we lost the game".

Stevie Wonder booked to perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral

August 28, 2018

Lewis Farrakhan is attending as a guest. Aretha's son, Franklin, is also preparing to perform at the funeral. The event's esteemed performers have now been announced in a statement from Franklin's longtime publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn , to The Associated Press .

Louis C.K. Returns to the Stage After Admitting to Sexual Misconduct

August 28, 2018

Film critic Scott Weinberg said the fact the comedy club owner made it a surprise appearance didn't give the audience the choice of whether to watch the comedian, but rather it was thrust upon them. Although Dworman said he cares about 'doing the right thing, ' he believes he is in a hard position. He later admitted Dana Min Goodman and Julia Wolov's story was true, saying: 'At the time , I said to myself that what I did was OK because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first, ...

Asia Argento axed from X Factor Italy

August 28, 2018

McGowan sent out a new statement today, and even as she reflected on her friendship with Argento over the months, she seems to put distance between herself and the actress at multiple points. Dove is a 28-year-old model, actor, and activist. According to sources Sky Italia was in a tough position and did not want to penalize the 40,000 people who initially attended the casting for one of the final 12 spots on the show.

United troubles intensify as Spurs cruise at Old Trafford

August 28, 2018

Perhaps. Mourinho is the gift that keeps on giving for the back pages, and they'll miss him if he goes, but you can not help but feel he has been the master of his own destruction. "I don't think it's normal to lose a game at home and the supporters to react the way they did". "All our fans don't read papers. The team doesn't fight the way they fought, the boys don't give everything they gave if the team isn't United".

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