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John Wick Takes Out the Avengers At the Weekend Box Office

May 21, 2019

Endgame was probably the most highly-anticipated movie of recent times - the culmination of 22 movies and 11 long years - and it lived up to the hype, because the film hasn't just been a a whopping financial success; the movie has been wildly popular with fans and critics alike, with some hailing it as the "best film ever" .

Game of Thrones finale draws over 1.07m viewers

May 21, 2019

The series finale of Game of Thrones has once again smashed viewership records for Foxtel's linear platform, with the show drawing in 1.07m viewers overnight. Yes, that's right - 13.6 million people tuned in to HBO itself to watch the final Thrones episode. Kirk and I discuss the events of " The Iron Throne ", the series finale of Game of Thrones .

Whitney Houston Hologram Tour, New Album in the Works

May 21, 2019

In an interview with The New York Times , Houston said, "Everything is about timing for me". Seven years after her death, the late legend's estate is planning a series of new projects, including a touring hologram, a potential Broadway musical, and an album of unreleased material.

Ric Flair PULLED from Starrcast

May 21, 2019

According to TMZ Sports , Flair's rep says he'll be unable to attend "The Roast of Ric Flair " event on Friday because the wrestling legend won't be healthy enough following today's procedure. TMZ reports Flair had to cancel his appearance at a celebrity road in Las Vegas for this Friday. Flair, whose real name is Richard Fliehr was also hospitalized in 2017, and was on the verge of death.

Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Details About Her ‘Awkward’ Audition For ‘Game Of Thrones’

May 21, 2019

She went on: "But having said all of the things I've just said..." They were like: 'What are you asking us this for? "I genuinely did this, and it's embarrassing and I'm going to admit it to you", Clarke told the publication. "It was a f****** struggle reading the scripts". We have uglier sides to ourselves. Production work is already underway on a return to Westeros for a prequel, possibly called Bloodmoon, set thousands of years before George R.R.

Niki Lauda, Formula One legend, dies aged 70

May 21, 2019

His second title came in 1977 when he won three races. Despite the incident, Lauda went on to win two more world titles, one with Ferrari before retiring in 1979 and then returning to claim another with McLaren , but remained a prominent figure within the sport upon his second and final retirement.

New WWE Title To Be Introduced Tomorrow Night During RAW

May 21, 2019

The hardcore title also carried with it the unique stipulation that it could be defended 24 hours a day, seven days a week as long as the challenger had a referee at his side. According to John Pollock, speaking on the POSTwrestling podcast immediately after the show, the new title is believed to be a 24/7 deal, in the same vein as the discontinued Hardcore Title.

John Wick takes the throne from the Avengers

May 21, 2019

The studio made the announcement via a text message to fans: "You have served". You have been of service. BREAKING | #JohnWick Chapter 4 is a GO, will hit screens May 21, 2021! That was almost double the fourth weekend of " Avengers: Endgame " at $30 million.

GoT finale draws staggering 19.3m viewers

May 21, 2019

Depending on who you ask, Sunday's Game of Thrones finale, " The Iron Throne ", was either a fitting end or yet another convoluted mess of an episode to finish this season. During the finale, fans saw something that seemed a little out of the ordinary: a plastic water bottle, right by Samwell Tarly's feet during a pivotal scene.

PlayStation Productions Launched by Sony to Adapt Video Games for Film & TV

May 21, 2019

Sony's original game titles include a blend of genres, including adventure, sci-fi, action, mystery, and horror, giving the company room to play with a variety of potential content they can develop for the big and small screen. " We talked to [film producer] Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Kevin Feige to really get an understanding of the industry ". "You don't try to retell the game in a movie".

Sophie Turner Calls The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Rewrite Petition ‘Disrespectful’

May 21, 2019

Sophie began playing Sansa ten years ago, growing up as the character she also admitted it caused her a "bit of an identity crisis". Many of them took this opportunity to personally thank Turner for all of her hard work on the show. "She's had resilience since the very beginning, and despite all of these terrible things that happened to her, she's kept that resilience". Sansa is a survivor - and so are her siblings, Arya and Bran, and cousin, Jon Snow , all of whom ended the series ...

The Netherlands' Duncan Laurence wins the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

May 21, 2019

Some 200 million people around the world are expected to be watching the annual campy contest. Behind him is 2018's victor, Israeli singer Netta Barzilai. But at a press conference after the first semi-final, Hatari offered a purely positive message. "We need to unite and do not forget to love", it said, in the wake of "hate that's on the rise in Europe".

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Share The Name Of Their New Baby

May 20, 2019

The source added that Kardashian and West collaborate on the names they choose for their children, just like all parents. The beauty mogul, reality star , law student and wife of Kanye West took to her social streams to share the first look at their fourth child , born May 9.

Arnold Schwarzenegger drop-kicked from behind in South Africa

May 20, 2019

Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger tweeted that he didn't even realise he had been kicked until he saw video of the attack later. Taking to Twitter after the video went viral, he wrote: "Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about".

VGMA 2019 Violence: Stonebwoy Arrested

May 20, 2019

With reference to the events of yesterday at the VGMA Awards Night CEO of Burniton Music Group, Livingston E. Satekla otherwise known as Stonebwoy has made a Press Release with an unqualified apology to his fans and the general public. A fracas broke out between Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale and their respective entourages as Stonebwoy was on stage to accept his award for the winning the Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year'.

Laine Hardy first Louisiana native to win American Idol

May 20, 2019

Hardy started off the show with an Elvis-style pompadour singing Marc Broussard's "Home." As American Idol fans know, Ashton was eliminated early on but Laine continued to make waves in the competition resulting in #HardyParty to become a trending topic.

Iceland to face punishment over Israeli Eurovision protest

May 20, 2019

On Saturday, Madonna got a little provocative and used her performance at the roving Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, to share some politically charged perspectives. United Kingdom entry Michael Rice has spoken out after coming last in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Some on social media criticised her out-of-tune singing during parts of her performance.

First Trailer For Westworld Season 3 | News

May 20, 2019

Unlike the previous two series, it seems the third instalment will be centred around Paul's character, who we see living in an imposing metropolis. But inside it's rotting to pieces. It was pretty much True Detective S02 disappointing level. "You Sir, are THE reason we will now finish season 2 and DEFINITELY watch season 3 #yeahbitch".

Bayley Wins WWE Money In The Bank Women's Ladder Match (Photos, Videos)

May 20, 2019

Prior veterans of the match performing on Sunday night include Natalya, Naomi , Ember Moon , and 2017 match victor Carmella. - Lacey Evans had the image of her punching Becky Lynch on her wrestling boots. Randy Orton vs. Ali vs. Andrade vs. Finn Balor in the men's Money in the Bank ladder match . In a backstage video , Kingston discussed the match.

Prince Harry & Meghan Share New Wedding Snaps To Mark Their One Year

May 20, 2019

The Palace said in the post, "Happy one year anniversary to Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex! ". It was Meghan who made the first move and even suggested they get together, a source has said. The photographs, many of them in black and white, include candid moments between the couple and their bridal party. There are also snaps of Harry and Meghan each signing the wedding register alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, who presided over their nuptials, and ...

Clarke bids farewell to Game of Thrones before finale

May 20, 2019

To the show and the incredible people who make it, thank you for giving me the best life and drama lessons I could have ever asked for. During the season 8 series finale on Sunday evening, a shocking twist was delivered as viewers watched Daenerys Targaryen ( Emilia Clarke ) be killed at the hands of her love, Jon Snow ( Kit Harington ).

PGA Championship: Brooks Koepka survives wobble to win his fourth major

May 20, 2019

Koepka shook off four back-nine bogeys in a row to win his fourth major title Sunday at Bethpage Black taking a two-stroke victory over fast-closing Dustin Johnson . Koepka steadied the ship with vital pars on the tough 15th and 16th holes and eventually signed for a closing 74 - the highest final round by a major victor in 15 years - and a two-shot victory.

Pillar of modern architecture IM Pei dies at 102

May 20, 2019

Well, the Chinese died-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei at the age of 102 in NY. Pei convinced the project's backers to construct an island specifically for the museum, rejecting the original site as unsuitable. and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in the United States, the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.

Duchess of Cambridge designs 'magical' garden at Chelsea Flower Show

May 20, 2019

In the snaps, released by Kensington Palace , the family can be seen next to the campfire and den. The Duchess is helping to design the Royal Horticultural Society Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show . She was, according to her co-designers, inspired by forest-bathing, the Japanese practice of walking slowly and thoughtfully in woodland to "bathe" in its peace and beauty and recharge the body's batteries.

Breaking! Scarlett Johannson gets engaged to Colin Jost, details inside!

May 20, 2019

Yes, the Saturday Night Live star has put a ring on the actress's ring. Johansson, 34, and Jost, 36, have been dating for two years. It has been rumoured that Kate McKinnon , a fellow SNL comedian and star of the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot, set the couple up and encouraged them to go on their first date.

'A Dog's Journey' review: Corny but effective tearjerker for kids, families

May 20, 2019

CJ grows up a lonely, sad girl ( Abby Ryder Fortson and Kathryn Prescott ), but Bailey finds her again and again , as a beagle named Molly, a mastiff named Big Dog and finally, a Yorkie named Max, who has the greatest influence on CJ's life and helps her to believe in the magic of the animal's spirit.

Petition started to rewrite final season of 'Game of Thrones'

May 20, 2019

Is this really fair? While the plot twist had been predicted from earlier seasons, given Dany's family history, many thought the storyline was too rushed on the show. " The Bells " saw character Daenerys Targaryen descending into madness and destroying the Westerosi capital of Kings Landing with her dragon. Well, the petition has hit 150,000 signatures as of now and it looks like it could easily hit a million, and more, given the amount of dissatisfaction going around.

Halle Berry Shows Off New Shaved Hairdo at 'John Wick 3' Premiere

May 20, 2019

The best thing about the John Wick franchise is that it has always played to its strengths. The basic features of each installment will be the same regardless of the entry you're watching, but the execution of the various elements can make for either a satisfying or disappointing experience.

Britney Spears' First Words on Whether She Will Perform Again

May 20, 2019

Singer Britney Spears says "of course" she will perform again as she and beau Sam Asghari go shopping. Britney Spears and boyfriend Sam Asghari on a shopping trip to an outlet mall in Camarillo, CA on May 17, 2019. Personally, I want for her to just find a peaceful, happy place - whatever that means for her. The latest update to the story is, according to Britney's on-and-off manager since '99, she won't be able to perform on stage anytime soon.

Jamie on Game of Thrones: I knew his arc once

May 20, 2019

However, following that descent into madness that saw her burn King's Landing to the ground, does Daenerys still have a shot at being Queen? But Dorne was largely an afterthought throughout Game of Thrones Season 8 , relegated to a throwaway line in Episode 4, when the unnamed "new Prince of Dorne" pledges his allegiance to Daenerys from afar.

Game of Thrones stars - Then and now

May 20, 2019

People commenting on it. Thank you teaching me to be kind and patient and to lead with love. Actresses Emilia Clarke and Sophie Turner pen down their final thoughts regarding the show as well as their fans as they bid an emotional goodbye to them.

Lamar Odom Used Prosthetic Penis To Pass Drug Test During 2004 Olympics

May 20, 2019

As the former couple's divorce proceedings were getting underway, things took a turn once Lamar Odom experienced an overdose in a Nevada brothel. But he had an interesting workaround to fool drug testers. "I unzipped my trousers and carefully slid the fake penis through the zipper hole". From there, Odom said the official put a thermometer in the urine to make sure the urine wasn't fake or previously stored.

Lil' Nas X Signs With CAA for Global Representation

May 20, 2019

It climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart after country legend Billy Ray Cyrus hopped on the track. It has been at the No. 1 spot for six consecutive weeks and still counting. The song hit a speed bump when Billboard took the song off the country music charts because it did not have enough "country elements" in it. However, as more and more country artists have begun to experiment with genre crossover and stylistic experimentation, it has become more hard to define what, ...

Keanu Reeves Reveals His Crush on 'Speed' Co-Star Sandra Bullock

May 20, 2019

Keanu Reeves has admitted he once a bit of a thing for former co-star Sandra Bullock - more than two decades after they starred alongside each other in Speed back in 1994. Cutting back to the interview with a blushing Reeves, DeGeneres asked if he had any idea that Bullock had feelings for him back then. Catch Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Parabellum now in theaters.

Jeremy Kyle 'devastated by recent events'

May 20, 2019

According to Gemma, the only time the show got in touch with her was to offer to pay for her teeth to be fixed - in return for a second stint which led to the online abuse continuing. Steve Dymond's death is said to be due to the results of the lie detector test taken on The Jeremy Kyle Show . Simone went on to detail the role the audience played with undermining guests.

Not Bhaijaan, Katrina Kaif is Salman's 'Meri Jaan'

May 20, 2019

The song's video shows the journey of Salman Khan , named Bharat , and his country over 60 years. Zinda from Bharat is finally here and we can conclude it by terming it as the best from the album till now. Zinda has been written and composed by director Ali Abbas Zafar , who recently said in a statement that Salman isn't aware of his new role as a songwriter and that they kept it a secret from him: " Bhai doesn't know yet, we don't share these small details, he knows I keep doing ...

Jordyn Woods Picks Up Her Belongings From Kylie Jenner's Home

May 20, 2019

According to court documents unearthed by TMZ , the 29-year-old was briefly married to Jordan Craig , who has a two-year-old son with Canadian-born National Basketball Association star Tristan Thompson - who also shares a child with Jenner's half-sister, Khloe Kardashian .

Pippa Middleton Wears Kate Spade Dress to Lady Gabriella of Windsor's Wedding

May 20, 2019

Speaking about parenthood, new mum Meghan - who looked radiant in a white blazer dress - said: "It's magical, pretty awesome". Harry was accompanied by his uncle and aunt, the Earl of Wessex and the Princess Royal , who was joined by her second husband Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence.

Cannes 2019: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a metallic gold gown

May 20, 2019

Both Sonam and Aishwarya wore a coat and trousers for their airport look, as they arrived in Cannes to flowers and good wishes. "My sunshine forever. Earlier in the day, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan announced her arrival in the French Riviera with a cute Instagram post featuring herself, daughter Aaradhya and the stunning bouquet she was welcomed with.

Game of Thrones actors who expressed frustration with the series' ending

May 20, 2019

As of this writing, just under 830,000 hostile GOT fans have signed the petition on Change.org - titled " Remake Game of Thrones Season 8 with competent writers ". "I'm really disappointed in Next Sunday night's finale of Game of Thrones joked Brent Spiner, who played android Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation .

Five things we learned from Archie's birth certificate

May 20, 2019

The song " This Little Light of Mine " that ran in the background was chosen by the couple. In a statement, Splash News says that it "recognized that this situation represents an error of judgment" and that it "apologise [s] to the Duke and Duchess (of Sussex ) for the distress we have caused".

Harry and Meghan’s Archie born in a hospital

May 20, 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex broke with recent royal tradition in the choice. But with the birth of her and Prince Harry's first child Archie Harrison coinciding with Markle's 20-year high-school reunion, a trip back to California for the occasion just wasn't in the royal cards.

Cannes Film Festival 2019: The red carpet fashion worth knowing about

May 20, 2019

She accessorised it with just a pair of earrings by Vintage Givenchy and a bag by Christian Louboutin. She accentuated her look with a soft pink turban. Deepika, who is representing a cosmetics brand at the festival, opted for a lime green Giambattista Valli gown paired with Lorraine Schwartz jewellery for the red carpet.

The Netherlands wins 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

May 20, 2019

His work with Eurovision is also long-standing: he has dressed previous winners Dana International and Conchita Wurst . Along with this year's competitors, other performers at Eurovision 2019 included previous winners Netta from Israel , who won in 2018, and 2014's victor, Conchita Wurst from Austria - as well as Madonna , who performed " Like a Prayer ", as well as her new , reggae-flavored song " Future " with Migos' Quavo .

Mel B rushed to hospital after going ‘totally blind’

May 20, 2019

It's been a hard few months for Brown, who underwent emergency surgery to save her hand in December following an unexplained injury that also left her with broken ribs. As soon as she could see again, she left, against doctor's orders, to rejoin the group rehearsing for the tour. Mel C , Emma Bunton , Mel B and Geri Halliwell have all signed on to perform their girl power hits, including "Wannabe", "Say You'll Be There", and many more.

DJ Khaled releases new video filmed days before Nipsey Hussle’s death

May 20, 2019

The legacy of the late artist is being honored in a new collaboration with DJ Khaled and John Legend . Khaled , who was joined by John Legend on the piano, donned a black hoodie featuring a large portrait of the slain rapper's face as he performed his new single, " Higher ", featuring lyrics from Hussle - recorded shortly before his death in March.

Priyanka Chopra - Nick Jonas cute kiss turns viral!

May 20, 2019

She accessorised the look with a beaded neckpieces, which went beautifully with the overall look. But turns out the actor is not so impressive on the Cannes red carpet. She attended the premiere of The Rocketman in the black strapless silk dress, which featured heavy embroidery with bronze dégradé paillettes and sequins recreating reptile scales motifs, and a thigh-high slit.

Iceland’s Eurovision group holds up Palestinian flags

May 20, 2019

The dancers, wearing a Palestinian and Israeli flag respectively, are seen arm in arm. "In the live broadcast of the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest contest, two of Madonna's dancers briefly unfurled Israeli and Palestinian flags in their costumes".

John Wick 3 dethrones Avengers: Endgame with $57 million

May 20, 2019

Studios on Sunday say John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum has grossed an estimated $57 million in its opening weekend . " Parabellum ", the third installment of the action franchise, opened well above its predecessors 2014's " John Wick " ($14.4 million) and 2017's " John Wick : Chapter 2 " ($30.4 million).

Huge crowds turn up to watch Tyler, The Creator in London

May 20, 2019

But today the controversial star, real name Tyler Okonma, posted a picture outside Buckingham Palace, announcing his arrival and the end of his ban. It is understood the ban, which was due to last for three to five years, was lifted from February 13 and he arrived at Luton Airport in the early hours of this morning.

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