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Apple Rips Spotify Complaint In Europe As "Misleading Rhetoric"

March 16, 2019

Apple said that Spotify "seeks to keep all the benefits of the App Store ecosystem - including the substantial revenue that they draw from the App Store's customers - without making any contributions to that marketplace". Now, Apple has issued its rebuttal to Spotify's accusations. Apple adds that it reached out to Spotify multiple times over Siri and AirPlay 2 support and every time they were informed that it was being worked upon.

Game of Thrones season 8: Official runtime of each episode revealed

March 16, 2019

Another pointed out that HBO has counted "making of material" shown at the end of the episodes in their official runtimes, raising questions about how much of these times are devoted only to the story. Would it have made more sense to just have a regular 10-episode season consisting of 40- to 60-minute episodes, instead of a six-episode season with movies? But despite fewer episodes, Season 8 will be nearly as long as Season 7 in total runtime: 432 minutes to Season 7's 440 minutes.

Windsor Muslims react with horror, resolve after Christchurch mosque massacre

March 16, 2019

Four people have been arrested in connection with the attacks but just one man, 28-year-old Brandon Tarrant, has been charged with murder. His hands were handcuffed and he was wearing prison clothes. "The regulation of guns in New Zealand is categorised as restrictive", say the authors of the database. "Not at all, this is New Zealand man, multicultural you know.

The Sopranos prequel: Cast, UK release date, title & more

March 16, 2019

As other patrons enter the ice cream parlor, Tony keeps looking to the door, checking to see who enters the diner, as Journey's Don't Stop Believing plays on the jukebox. While there's still not much known about the plot of " Newark " what has been revealed is that " The Sopranos " prequel takes place around the time of the volatile Newark riots when the Italian mob was at odds with the African-American community in New Jersey.

New Zealand terror attack suspect appears in court on murder charges

March 16, 2019

Historical ties with those two countries, as well as a general reaction to those events internationally impacted New Zealand's view on their own national laws. Peneha then went into the mosque to help the victims. "Horrified to hear of Christchurch mosque shootings". Prosecutors in Bulgaria launched a probe into a recent visit to the country by the terrorist behind the attack.

New Zealand attacks revive 'painful' memories for Norway: PM

March 16, 2019

That Act created a regulation so that anyone over the age of 16, who is a "fit and proper person" and the law defines as "a person of good character who will abide by the Laws of New Zealand ", can be legally granted a gun license; which is require in order to buy or own a gun.

Cardi B Lasciviously Licks Her iHeartRadio Award And Thanks Her Haters

March 15, 2019

Grande also won two major prizes, including Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year. The singer received one of the biggest awards at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards and, as she took the stage, Taylor Swift made sure to deliver a very empowering speech that was meant to completely shot down her haters while praising her fans and showing them a lot of gratitude.

Disney Rehires Director James Gunn for 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3′

March 15, 2019

Deadline reports that, less than a year after he was sacked from the company following the resurfacing of offensive tweets from years prior, Gunn has been rehired as the writer and director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. After he was sacked, Disney condemned Gunn's past social media posts, which included bad jokes about violence and sexual assault against children.

NBC Taps Lilly Singh to Replace Carson Daly in Late Night

March 15, 2019

The TV personality said she was "honoured and privileged" to be offered the role, adding in a press release: "An Indian-Canadian woman with her own late night show?" Fallon and fellow NBC late-night host Seth Meyers did a Champagne toast for her and posed for what Fallon joked was "a cheesy family photo".

Louis Tomlinson's younger sister, Félicité, has died at the age of 18

March 15, 2019

Police officers are investigating the teenager's death, which they are now treating as "unexplained". Felicite Tomlinson attends "The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" screening on March 15, 2015 in London , England . X Factor winners Rak-Su also offered their prayers for the family. Family pictures show the singer with his fours sisters who have been supporting each other through hard times following the death of their mother.

Cory Booker is dating Rosario Dawson, she confirms

March 15, 2019

It's a lot more than he has said about it publicly. "I have no idea", she said, referring to whether the couple would get married. Rosario Dawson and 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and Kirsten Gillibrand, former Obama cabinet member Julián Castro, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, and Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who announced his candidacy Thursday.

Netflix Cancels One Day at a Time After Three Seasons

March 15, 2019

Netflix cancelled One Day at a Time on Thursday, announcing the decision on Twitter . A newly-single mom and military veteran ( Justina Machado ) journeys through the triumphs and tribulations that come with raising two strong-willed, mega-millennial children ( Isabella Gomez , Marcel Ruiz), all the while enlisting the "help" of her old-school mother ( Rita Moreno ) and her building manager-turned-invaluable confidante ( Todd Grinnell ).

Whoopi Goldberg's Surprise Visit After Health Scare Brings Tears On 'The View'

March 15, 2019

I know that. But the only its only get better if it I begin. Goldberg first found out she had pneumonia when she went to the hospital with a 102-degree fever. "He said, 'You need to be really clear in what this is". "Well, it can", she said. "I will ease back". She's been absent from the show for over a month.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have officially split their royal household

March 15, 2019

The Sussexes have appointed their own head of communications - Sara Latham - who worked at Freuds overseeing global corporate accounts. Prince William and Kate Middleton's office will remain in Kensington Palace. Get push notifications with news, features and more . The couple's Assistant Private Secretary, Amy Pickerill, is also quitting her job after the baby arrives.

The Avengers meet Captain Marvel in a new trailer for Endgame

March 15, 2019

Less than a week after Captain Marvel's arrival, the studio has already dropped a big new trailer for Avengers: Endgame . During the closure of the trailer, Captain Marvel is seen in the Avengers headquarters and Thor approaches her while grabbing his hammer from far away.

Six USC student applicants linked to college admissions bribery scheme denied acceptance

March 15, 2019

Her daughter, Olivia Jade , was also dropped from makeup giant Sephora . Olivia launched a collaboration with Sephora back in December, but now the company has discontinued sales of the collection. The line had been in circulation since late past year, according to reports . There are times when the children of the stars are kind of made to pay for the sins or even the fame of their parents and it's not quite as fair as it needs to be, but then there are cases when they seem to go ...

Hallmark cutting ties with Lori Loughlin following fraud charges

March 15, 2019

Loughlin stars in the cable movie series " When Calls The Heart " and " Garage Sale Mystery ". The most recent entry in the franchise, Murder in D Minor , premiered last August on the Hallmark Channel. 29. East West Petroleum Ltd. said in a press release that Sidoo is no longer president and CEO of the company, but will continue to act as a director.

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' Script Is "Modernized", Will Avoid Asian Stereotypes

March 15, 2019

Dave Callaham , who co-wrote the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984 and is reportedly writing a sequel for Into the Spider-Verse, is working on a script for Shang-Chi. Shang-Chi eventually fell into obscurity and he rarely appeared. In the wrong hands, the Kung Fu character of Shang-Chi could open up Marvel Studios to accusations of stereotyping (and indeed, he was created by Jim Starlin and Steve Englehart as a response to the popularity of the show Kung Fu ).

Madeleine McCann Netflix documentary controversially claims missing girl is 'still alive'

March 14, 2019

Their spokesperson told The Guardian: " Kate and Gerry didn't ask for it and don't see how it will help the search for Maddie on a practical level, so they chose not to engage". Her disappearance sparked a large missing persons investigation and attracted huge media attention. According to The Sun , the documentary will focus on the human trafficking explanation, claiming Madeleine was taken to be sold.

Aamir Khan confirms new film Lal Singh Chaddha: Exclusive details

March 14, 2019

Khan said Advait Chandan, his director on 2017's Secret Superstar , has been tapped to helm the film, which will not be a direct remake; the 1994 film and Winston's Groom's novel focused on American historical events, while this will be tied to Indian history.

Earth's mightiest mortals are back in this epic new Avengers Endgame trailer!

March 14, 2019

The daughter of Hawkeye could be a young Kate Bishop since Kate Bishop is rumored to be the next Hawkeye in the future being played by Kathrine Langford . They bear a resemblance to the suit worn by Scott when he goes into the Quantum Realm, which may indicate what their plan of attack is. After reciprocating smiles, Thor declares, "I like this one".

Marvel Reportedly to Produce 'What If' Series for Disney+

March 14, 2019

I just love the idea of a What If? animated series, because I've always loved the What If? comics, which have the freedom to tell any story they want, kill any character they want, and do all kinds of insane junk you could never get away with in your average Marvel Comic.

Lori Loughlin's Daughter Olivia Said She Didn't 'Really Care About School'

March 14, 2019

A case-by-case review will be conducted for students who are already enrolled at USC and may be connected to the scheme. "We will make informed, appropriate decisions once those reviews have been completed. Olivia Jade Giannulli had also cut brand deals with partners including Amazon , Dolce & Gabbana, Lulus , Marc Jacobs Beauty , Sephora , Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics , Smile Direct Club , Too Faced Cosmetics , Boohoo , and Unilever's TRESemme .

Jussie Smollett appears in court

March 14, 2019

Some of his relatives sat in the court's overflow gallery near a handful of fans, some wearing " Empire " shirts. "As more evidence, such as text messages, phone records, social media records, bank records, surveillance video and the receipt from the purchase of the rope was obtained by investigators, the investigation shifted from a Hate Crime to a Disorderly Conduct investigation [against Smollett]", prosecutors explained in their bond proffer .

R. Kelly appears in Chicago court for child support case

March 14, 2019

Kelly's apartment in Trump Tower; but it proved to be a false alarm, according to multiple media outlets. "Police on scene conducting a wellness check and it is not a bonafide incident", the department confirmed in a statement. "That he's put it in place that if something goes down they're all going to take pills and kill..." It isn't just the public who is anxious about Clary's and Savage's safety but their parents as well.

Spider-Man Star Tom Holland Joins Russo Brothers For New Film 'Cherry'

March 14, 2019

Joe Russo will kick off Asia Pacific promotional tour for Avengers: Endgame in India. Joe and Anthony Russo ( Russo brothers ), who joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) with " Captain America: The Winter Soldier", became Marvel's choice to direct the two of biggest films of the universe, including " Avengers: Infinity War " and its follow-up, 'Avengers: Endgame '.

Avengers: Endgame harks back to MCU's early days

March 14, 2019

There's an interesting black and white motif throughout parts of the trailer, with only the color red to accent scenes. The video features moments from the previous Iron Man movie, Captain America , Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Is Lori Loughlin's Daughter Olivia Jade Getting Expelled For Bribery Case?

March 14, 2019

Lori Loughlin , Mossimo Giannulli , Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman , and dozens of other parents have been accused of bribing college entrance-exam administrators to allow cheating on the test along with athletic coaches to designate school applicants as athletic recruits, even if they do not actually play the sport.

Sadio Mane double sends Liverpool through to Champions League quarterfinals

March 14, 2019

Liverpool's conviction that they could go toe-to-toe with Bayern on the biggest stage carried them to a 3-1 victory that Klopp heralded as confirmation the club has returned to elite level. Germany also suffered humiliation in the World Cup a year ago when they were knocked out in the group stage and have also been relegated in Europe's fresh competition, the Nations League.

Females heart, soul of `Kalank`: Karan Johar

March 14, 2019

I thought she had signed two-three big films, so maybe that's the reason. "But later she said no I'm just in my character", Filmi Beat quoted him as saying, to which Alia said, "this conversation never happened". Then Alia had to climb on the carriage and I was pretty sure that she would fall. Kalank is slated to release on 17 April. It is directed by Abhishek Varman and produced by Karan, Sajid Nadiadwala and Fox Star Studios.

Second S. Korean star quits as K-pop sex scandal spreads

March 14, 2019

South Korean singer Jung Joon-young arrives for questioning on accusations of illicitly taping and sharing sex videos on social media, at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul, South Korea, March 14, 2019. "I was stupid", he said, while denying he made or shared any illegal recordings. At the time, Yong's agency Around Us Entertainment stated, "We have confirmed that it is not Yong Junhyung".

How Lori Loughlin and William H

March 14, 2019

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among some 50 people charged in the massive scam to cheat on admission to elite USA universities that involved bribes, fraudulent test scores and even fake photographs. " This case is about the widening corruption of elite college admissions through the steady application of wealth combined with fraud ", Lelling said Tuesday.

YouTube Music, YouTube Premium expand to more countries

March 13, 2019

The days of jumping back and forth between multiple music apps and YouTube are over. According to YouTube , YouTube Music will be available both as a standalone mobile app and a Web-based desktop interface that is designed for music streaming .

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are engaged

March 13, 2019

It will be Jennifer Lopez's fourth marriage and Alex Rodriguez's second. "I certainly did not sleep with him", she added . Jessica claims she rarely goes on social media, so she had to re-download the Twitter app just to put the rumors to rest.

Apple Announces Services Event for March 25

March 13, 2019

The official date for Apple's March event has finally been announced and as the rumours said it, the event is being held on 25 March, 10 am local, at Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. It would be competing directly with the widely popular services like Netflix , Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc. According to an announcement posted on Apple's events website page, the company will livestream the "It's Show Time" event on its website and through Apple TV .

Lady Gaga mocks pregnancy rumors with a truly A+ tweet

March 13, 2019

It will be her sixth studio album and her first since 2016's Joanne . The post followed a tabloid report earlier this month that insinuated that Gaga could be pregnant with A Star Is Born co-star and director, Bradley Cooper . Yes, people saw love and guess what? "That's what we wanted you to see", she said. Gaga lent her voice to " A Star Is Born " soundtracks and title song " Shallow ", which went on to win not only an Academy Award but also a Grammy and a Golden Globe.

Kim Kardashian Covers 5 Years of Rent for Man Released From Jail

March 13, 2019

Kim Kardashian is sharing her struggle with psoriasis once again by unveiling her most recent flare-up via Instagram Stories to her 130 million followers. She then chose to help him out in an "unbelievable" way. "And to me in an unbelievable way". And many of your responses about the outcome of my dilemma prophesied it.

Michael Jackson's music rises up the United Kingdom charts after Leaving Neverland broadcast

March 13, 2019

The move is thought to have come as a result of the controversial Leaving Neverland documentary , which aired in the US and United Kingdom last week, which features James Safechuck and Wade Robson making a string of allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse against the Thriller singer, which reportedly took place when they were young boys.

BTS confirms latest album 'Map Of The Soul: Persona'

March 13, 2019

It is set to come out in stores on 12 April 2019 via Big Hit Entertainment . The septet topped the Billboard 200 main albums chart twice past year, with " Love Yourself: Tear " in May and then again with " Love Yourself: Answer " in August.

Felicity Huffman Taken Into Custody in Alleged College Bribe Scheme

March 13, 2019

Singer also allegedly hired ringers to take college entrance exams and paid off insiders at testing centers to alter students' scores, according to charging documents. Some parents spent hundreds of thousands of dollars and some as much as $6.5 million to guarantee their children's admission, officials said. A source said that Huffman and other defendants had word in recent days that they might face arrest.

Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas Welcome A New Member To The Jonas Family

March 13, 2019

One particular image of Miley and sister Noah Cyrus wearing Jo Bros merch caught the eye of Nick Jonas; who dated the now 26-year-old on and off during their early teenage years. Introducing. Extra Chopra Jonas. haha. She shared, "So good to come home to this!" She is back in America after a shooting a schedule of her Hindi film The Sky Is Pink and attending Akash Ambani's wedding.

Will There Be a 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Sequel?

March 13, 2019

Queen could be planning a sequel to their blockbuster biopic Bohemian Rhapsody , according to a longtime confidant of the band. Rudi Dolezal , who directed videos for the band, including for their 1985 hit One Vision , and was close to Freddie, says their legendary manager Jim Beach and others around the band are discussing how to proceed with a follow-up.

Orphan Black spin-off series in development at AMC

March 13, 2019

The outlet reports that producers are now seeking a writer for the project and are bringing in multiple people to pitch different takes on the show's premise. Telling the tale of clone sisters caught up in a genetic conspiracy, Orphan Black aired for five seasons on BBC America , signing off for good on August 12, 2017.

Apple expected to announce new streaming TV service at March 25 event

March 13, 2019

The video service, which is created to rival offerings from Netflix Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., will couple Apple-developed or funded TV shows and movies with the ability to subscribe to content from providers like Starz, Bloomberg News reported last month.

YouTube Premium, YouTube Music launched in India; pricing starts Rs 99

March 13, 2019

Individual subscriptions are priced at Rs 99 per month while family subscriptions cost Rs 149 per month. Like YouTube Premium this includes a generous three-month free trial. "With YouTube Music , we are hoping to bring the best in global and Indian music to millions of fans across India, and give them an immersive music experience, with the magic of music on YouTube ", said Lyor Cohen, Global Head of Music, YouTube .

'The Bachelor': Did Colton Make a Mistake by Sending Hannah G

March 13, 2019

He doesn't want to ask her to marry him; he just wants "a second chance" to figure things out with her. (Neil Lane is gonna be so mad, you guys.) Cassie blabs for a long time about "not wanting [him] to give up things"... "The one question I have for you, if anything, is I thought that we had a lot of wonderful moments together and I thought we had something really special..." "I'm not telling you that I love you - I want to show you", he says.

Hollywood stars accused of fraud in university 'cheating scam'

March 13, 2019

In all, 44 people, some of them college coaches, have been charged thus far. Federal authorities have charged college coaches and others in a sweeping admissions bribery case in federal court. Huffman and Loughlin were not immediately available for comment. Dvorsiky and Williams, in exchange for receiving the payments, allowed Mark Riddell, a Florida man hired by Singer, to secretly take the tests or to replace the children's answers with his own, according to the indictment.

David Beckham stunned by statue prank

March 13, 2019

With Galaxy president Chris Klein doing an impressive turn as an actor and Cordon nearly laughing himself to tears as he watched and listened from an adjacent room, Beckham eventually asked for the cameras to be turned off, saying: "If my kids were to see this, I think they'd just cry, to be honest".

Cameras will be allowed at Jussie Smollett’s next hearing

March 12, 2019

Last week a grand jury indicted Smollett on 16 counts of disorderly conduct. The Jussie Smollett case is one of the more unusual events that's occurred in 2019 so far. The actor, who is African-American and openly gay, has said he was walking from a Subway sandwich shop to his apartment in the 300 block of East North Water Street about 2 a.m.

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episodes Runtimes Reportedly Revealed

March 12, 2019

The third episode will have a runtime of 60 minutes, a full one hour, after which the episodes will start getting considerably longer to account for the last season of arguably the world's most popular TV show. Are you excited about the return of Game of Thrones? The second episode, airing on April 21, will be 58 minutes . Though the first two installments are coming in under 60 minutes (and certainly aren't the movie-length episodes that were hinted at a year and a half ago), fans can rest ...

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