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Trump Announces FBI and DOJ Will Investigate Jussie Smollett Hate Hoax

March 29, 2019

The president's remarks come the heels of many involved with the case insisting that they still believe Smollett to be guilty of staging a hate crime against himself and lying to police about it. The Illinois Prosecutors Bar Association cited similar concerns and noted the "appearance of impropriety" was magnified when Smollett's charges were suddenly dismissed at a last-minute hearing with no advance public notice.

Dutch art detective unearths stolen Picasso painting

March 29, 2019

The artwork is an abstract portrait of Dora Maar , a French artist who was Picasso's lover, and is a good example of Picasso's cubism, an art movement the painter was at the forefront of. "It turns out the deal was legitimate - the method of payment was not", he told AFP. It was yet another success for Brand, who hit the headlines last year for returning a stolen 1,600-year-old mosaic to Cyprus.

Low-Ranking Scientologists Ordered To Watch Tom Cruise Movies

March 29, 2019

It's a few melt downs and running to the bathroom to have a mini episode, but it is worth everything because you will get through. Nicole and Tom tied the knot back in 1990, and adopted two children together - Connor, now 24, and Isabella , now 26.

Miley Cyrus Makes Her ‘Hannah Montana’ Comeback

March 29, 2019

The former Hannah Montana star brought the iconic Disney character back this week, when she took to Twitter and Instagram on Thursday night to post a TON of pics and videos showing her rocking the show's iconic hairstyle! On the same day, Billy Ray Cyrus , Miley's father, who also played her on-screen dad in the show, shared a photo on social media featuring younger versions of cast members Emily Osment, Jason Earles, and Mitchel Musso, to mark the occasion.

Chris Evans Would "Cut Ties" With Tom Brady For Supporting Donald Trump

March 29, 2019

Captain America and the other Avengers are seen wearing new, white suits in the trailers for Endgame, which we have some theories on , and the Russo brothers recently admitted to manipulating shots in the Avengers: Endgame trailers to avoid heavy spoilers - so its unknown what the final conclusion to the Infinity Saga will even be.

Nicolas Cage has filed for annulment four days into marriage

March 29, 2019

We here at Uproxx are very big supporters of Nicolas Cage; back in 2017 we had a Nicolas Cage Week, in which we cited Raising Arizona as his best performance , Vampire's Kiss as his most insane performance , and lamented the fact that he turned down Dumb and Dumber .

Prosecutor Who Dropped Charges Against Jussie Smollett Believes He's Guilty

March 29, 2019

But yesterday, charges against Jussie in relation to the alleged staging of the attack were dropped. Smollett, who is gay and black, praised the decision. She said city officials are upset because they did not know the state's attorney was going to drop the case. With the way the Chicago Police Department was acting, you'd think Jussie Smollett killed someone.

Spotify trials Premium Duo subscription for two

March 28, 2019

It makes Spotify the only music streaming service to offer a couple's plan - but it does come with some caveats. An individual Premium account costs $9.99, so this offers a saving of $6 per month if two people in your home want to go Premium.

Angelina Jolie In Talks To Join Marvel Studio's The Eternals

March 28, 2019

The film, which will be helmed by indie director, Chloe Zhao, and written by Matthew and Ryan Firpo , is supposedly going to be set thousands of years in the past , and feature not only the benevolent Eternals , but their horrifying "siblings", the Deviants.

Justin Bieber puts music on hold while struggling not to fall apart

March 28, 2019

He's like, 'It sure looks like a security tag'". He further said, "I had to tell him, "Bro, it's just fashion ". "I'm like, 'Nah, bro, you can check it out.' It looks like it though". Bieber added later on in his response, "Hailey is my Bride period if you don't like that or support that means you don't support me and if you don't support me you're not a fan nor a good person, if you were raised right your parents would have said if you don't have something nice to say don't say anything".

Beyoncé Sings Happy Birthday To Diana Ross, One Diva To Another

March 28, 2019

Beyonce serenades Diana Ross for her birthday in viral video. Diddy's daughters even performed with the Motown icon, while Beyonce belted out a soulful rendition of " Happy Birthday ". Carter. The star-studded affair was also attended by several celebrities, including Beyoncé, DJ Khaled , French Montana , Robin Thicke , Khloé Kardashian , Kourtney Kardashian , and Kris Jenner .

Federal Bureau of Investigation ‘reviewing’ suspicious dismissal of Jussie Smollett hoax charges

March 28, 2019

Henson is a clear exception to the bunch. A grand jury accused him of faking an attack and accusing Trump-supported whites wearing MAGA hats of the crime. "This is actually making a fool of all of us". "All crooked roads in Chicago lead back to the Obamas", she wrote. Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Chicago "is still owed an apology".

Malaika Arora to marry Arjun Kapoor next month

March 28, 2019

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor's wedding plans have been making headlines for a while now, with reports stating that the two have zeroed in on a church wedding. Until now, only the month was revealed and now even the probable date is out. The report could be read as, "Our well-placed source spills the beans that Malla will walk down the aisle on April 19".

Smollett Case Was Inadvertently Sealed, State Attorney Says

March 28, 2019

After the shocking announcement, Cook County First Assistant State's Attorney Joseph Magats said prosecutors dropped the case because Smollett gave up his $10,000 bond payment and carried out community service. The office spokesperson said that Magats did not tell Foxx in advance about the decision to drop Smollett's case. But she said Smollett had no idea who attacked him until the brothers were later identified by police.

Watch Khloé Kardashian Blow Up Over Tristan Thompson’s Second Cheating Scandal

March 28, 2019

She doesn't reference the scandal directly, but as the trailer continues, she rants about how much Tristan has put her through. While Khloe says the National Basketball Association star might love her, she's now certain he has "no respect for me whatsoever".

Kim Foxx Never ‘Formally’ Recused Herself from Jussie Smollett Case

March 27, 2019

Investigators should look into the role of brothers Abimbola "Abel" Osundairo and Olabinjo "Ola" Osundairo, who are of Nigerian descent, attorney Patricia Brown Holmes said after prosecutors dropped all 16 charges against Smollett on Tuesday.

'Drunk' Wendy Williams rushed to hospital after husband's alleged mistress has baby

March 27, 2019

Devastated Wendy Williams is "not in a good way" after being rushed to the hospital - hours after her husband's alleged mistress gave birth . Williams previously made the courageous move of revealing during the March 19 episode of her talk show that she's been living in a sober house .

Bohemian Rhapsody faces 6 LGBT scene cuts by Chinese censors

March 27, 2019

While the reaction to the film has been generally positive on Chinese social media-80% of users on the social media site Sina Weibo gave the film 5/5 ratings-others commented that they thought the censorship did an injustice to the film and the characters it portrays.

‘Game Of Thrones’: Sansa And Arya Start ‘Calling Out Jon’

March 27, 2019

In season eight , Arya is caught between fighting for the normalcy of her youth, while "remaining on this path to try and kill Cersei and remembering her list and getting closer to that", the actress said. "I feel so much better", she said. "I feel like I've always been a part of this big show but in terms of being part of the episodes that really define us, this is my first taste of it".

New Jersey high school's 'Alien' stage adaptation impresses thousands, including celebrities

March 27, 2019

If you've ever been to a high school play, you know what the experience is like. But what's even more wonderful is North Bergen High School doesn't even have an official drama department-the play was produced by one of the high school's English teachers and North Bergen students out of sheer "passion", reports Entertainment Weekly .

'Empire' Star Jussie Smollett Has All Charges Against Him Dropped

March 27, 2019

This comes after the men involved in the attack confirmed the check Smollett gave them was for personal training , and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conflicted with the Chicago PD after the CPD said that Smollett sent a threatening letter to himself.

US House committee chairs request Mueller's full report on Russian Federation probe

March 27, 2019

They want a full copy of Mueller's report so they can tear it apart and say Barr came to a different conclusion because he covered up for Trump. Contrary to President Trump's claim that the Mueller report "totally exonerates" him, the Mueller report states that "while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him".

Cardi B Responds to Video of Her Drugging & Robbing Men

March 27, 2019

After intense backlash, Cardi B responded to a video where she said she used to "drug" and "rob" men for money. "I had to go strip, I had to go, 'Oh yeah, you want to f*ck me?" There are rappers that glorify murder violence drugs an robbing.

Trump says investigation abused him, led to ‘evil things’

March 27, 2019

Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of DE said on CNN , " Mueller's report , at the least the summary that we've gotten from Barr, leaves wide open both the question of obstruction, and I think, makes it clear that other investigations should proceed".

Priyanka Chopra planning Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’ grand wedding?

March 26, 2019

The two donned navy blue sport coat and a white shirt with black trim."B--h stole my look", Nick said to the camera while shaking his head at his brother. Chopra, who's been vacationing with husband Nick Jonas in Miami (along with BFF Sophie Turner and brother-in-law Joe Jonas ), appeared in a casual beach selfie posted by Nick .

'Avengers: Endgame' run-time is revealed

March 26, 2019

Over the last few years, Indian fans have loved and embraced the Marvel superheroes; and the success of Avengers: Infinity War is a reflection of the popularity that it has enjoyed in the subcontinent. In a statement released by the ace music composer, he stated that Marvel India has teamed up with him for the track, which will be released on April 1.

Kurt Angle to continue farewell tour against AJ Styles on WWE Smackdown

March 26, 2019

After all, Angle was once a part of the vaunted "SmackDown Six" , alongside wrestlers like Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero. However, his WrestleMania 35 opponent, Randy Orton, is always stalking as WWE's "Apex Predator", and he figures to interfere in this match, potentially taking out two legends in the process.

Apple Arcade Is A New Subscription Gaming Service

March 26, 2019

Apple also announced a new $9.99 per month subscription service called Apple News + that will give users access to articles from more than 300 newspapers and magazines. Throughout their presentation, Apple executives stressed privacy protections for consumers as they shop and consume content across a range of Apple phones, iPads or other hardware.

Us Has Highest-Grossing Opening Weekend For An Original Horror Film

March 26, 2019

The No. 1 opening in 2019 was by " Captain Marvel ", from Disney and Marvel Studios. The R-rated film stars Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke as parents trying to fend off an attack from evil Doppelgängers. 2017's "It" had the best box office opening in horror film history followed by 2018's "Halloween" and now Jordan Peele's "Us" film. That margin is shrinking, however, thanks to the success of " Captain Marvel " and now "Us".

Apple unveils TV streaming service, credit card and Apple News+

March 26, 2019

From Steven Spielberg and J.J Abrams to Jennifer Aniston and Oprah Winfrey , Apple certainly used its bank account liberally when inking deals with a list of prominent Hollywood talent. Samsung will be the first to receive the Apple TV app on select smart TVs. Walt Disney Co is also jumping into the streaming war with Disney+, a streaming service armed with the entire library of Walt Disney Studios' theatrical releases and Disney-branded television shows as well as new, ...

Apple unveils TV subscription service with help from Oprah Winfrey

March 25, 2019

This system will be the place where Apple launches its first subscription TV service (Apple-branded) called Apple TV +, or Apple TV Plus. Apple TV channels include popular services such as HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, Smithsonian Channel, EPIX, Tastemade, Noggin and new services like MTV Hits, with more to be added over time around the world.

WWE Confirm First Ever Women's WrestleMania 35 Main Event

March 25, 2019

In the groundbreaking announcement, WWE Public Relations revealed on Twitter that "The Man" Becky Lynch , Charlotte Flair and Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey will finally face off in the main event on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

Apple officially announces its own gaming subscription service

March 25, 2019

The company also introduced Apple Arcade , a game subscription service that will work on phones, tablets and desktop computers and include games from a range of developers. BIG NEWS? There has been plenty of speculation that Apple will also be launching a news subscription service Monday, aggregating subscriptions and content from newspapers, magazines, and other publishers and broadcasters.

Dora The Explorer live action trailer looks surprisingly epic

March 25, 2019

This is happening. I think it's a little late for it, but it's coming nonetheless. The movie looks like a Robert Rodriguez Spy Kids film meets Tomb Raider and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle . Accompanied by her motley group of friends (played by Micke Moreno, Nicholas Coombe , Madeleine Madden ), Dora is determined to save her parents and uncover the mystery of a lost Inca civilization.

Nikki Bella goes Instagram official with boyfriend Artem Chigvintsev

March 25, 2019

The Bellas signed developmental contracts in 2007 and debuted on the main roster in 2008, with Brie originally working as a singles wrestler that swapped in and out with a hidden Nikki while the referee was distracted. The pair split in 2014 when Kara revealed: "We are not together". He also dated Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba briefly, and also romanced Pretty Little Liars star Torrey Devitto from 2016 to 2017.

Singer Scott Walker Dead at 76

March 25, 2019

Influential singer, songwriter and producer Scott Walker , whose hits with the Walker Brothers in the 1960s included " The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore ", has died. The Walker Brothers reunited in 1975 to produce three albums, including the 1978 album Nite Flights which featured four solo compositions from Walker that were indicative of the more experimental direction he would take in his later career, including the menacing "The Electrician".

Mueller's Conclusion: No Coordination Between Trump Campaign and Russia - Hit & Run

March 25, 2019

Barr quoted a passage from the Mueller report, saying, quote, "W$3 hile this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him". An obvious reason Mueller, "being barred from indicting the president", would lay out an extensive case for and against criminal obstruction but not give his prosecutorial opinion is that he's "teed up the question of presidential obstruction for evaluation by a different actor - to wit, by Congress".

Jordan Peele's 'Us' breaks box office records with $70m debut weekend

March 25, 2019

The motion picture now has the largest opening for an original horror film and the third largest opening of all-time for an R-rated horror film. Us stars Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke as vacationing parents whose family is faced with eerie doppelgangers of themselves.