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Battle for witnesses looms as defence rests in Trump trial

January 29, 2020

The Senate can not allow this to happen", White House Counsel Pat Cipollone told the Senate. Donald Trump's defence team concluded its oral arguments in the US Senate impeachment trial on Wednesday, setting the stage for two days of questioning.

Kate Middleton Wore Her Favourite Tweed Suit For A Children's Hospital Visit

January 29, 2020

While she left her famous sapphire ring behind, Kate's engagement ironically came up while speaking to fellow mom Sarah Ibendah, whose husband, like Prince William , waited several years before popping the question. She also wore her Mappin and Webb diamond earrings and matching empress pendant for the event. Through its hospital program, the Gallery brings workshops and artists to hospitals to help support the health, happiness and wellbeing of the children receiving treatment there.

FAST & FURIOUS 9 Trailer Coming This Week

January 29, 2020

Vin Diesel in a still from Fast and Furious 9 . Michelle Rodriguez then hands "Little Brian" a cross necklace to wear as "protection for what's coming". What happens when Dominic Toretto can no longer live his life a quarter mile at a time? "The Road To #F9 Concert & Trailer Drop is this Friday at 12:00PM PT / 3:00PM ET".

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth's divorce is finalised

January 29, 2020

The former couple is believed to have come to a settlement last month. The divorce was actually fairly simple for Miley and Liam's attorneys, since they didn't have children and had a prenuptial agreement. Cyrus shared her feelings in a Twitter thread that slammed claims that she'd cheated, explaining that she'd simply "grown up". "Liam and I have been together for a decade".

What happens next in the Trump impeachment trial?

January 29, 2020

Trump's legal team echoed the president's comments. The argument was meant to pre-empt calls from Democrats for witnesses including Bolton, who writes in a forthcoming book that Trump told him he wanted to withhold military aid from Ukraine until it helped with investigations into Democratic rival Joe Biden .

GOP Senators Call for Copy of John Bolton Book

January 29, 2020

Trump's lawyers wrapped up their arguments by mid-afternoon, making for a relatively short day and teeing up two full days later in the week for questioning. "What I've said all along is, if you're going to add to the record, we're going to do it in a balanced way", Graham said. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority in the Senate, removal remains highly unlikely.

Natural disaster strikes off the coast of Vancouver Island near Ucluelet, B.C.

January 28, 2020

Vancouverites reacted on social media with the typical fare when the ground rattles even a little bit: quips and gifs making light of our deep-seated fear of the big one. There are reports the quake was felt in Comox, Port Alberni, and Nanaimo. In South Delta, the quake was felt like a short jolt followed by a brief shudder.

Trump's Lawyers to Wrap Up Defense in Impeachment Trial

January 28, 2020

What we're hearing: Sources close to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell tell Axios that, if it appears that at least 51 senators will vote for witnesses, McConnell and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer will likely try to hash out an agreement rather than going straight to a vote.

Republicans face pressure to allow new witnesses at Trump's impeachment trial

January 28, 2020

That assertion matters because Trump and his lawyers have repeatedly insisted that he never tied the suspension of security aid to political investigations. Sekulow underscored one of the Trump team's themes: The real motives driving Democrats' impeachment is simple partisan animus. "Ambassador Bolton's manuscript was submitted to the NSC for pre-publication review and has been under initial review by the NSC", Ullyot said in a statement on January 27, referring to the National Security Council.

Diddy Says "Hip-hop Has Never Been Respected by the Grammys"

January 28, 2020

Eilish said as she accepted the award. In an impassioned speech he delivered Saturday night before the 2020 Grammy Awards ceremony, rapper Sean " Diddy " Combs said that African-American music "has never been respected" by the Recording Academy, the body that awards the Grammys.

Madonna cancels London gig due to injuries

January 28, 2020

In an Instagram post on Saturday, Madonna said she has been "plagued" by injuries since the tour started and has been advised by doctors to take rest. She has not revealed the nature of the injury, but told an audience in San Francisco she was suffering from a "torn ligament" and "a bad knee" in November.

Camila Cabello dedicates 2020 Grammy performance to her father

January 28, 2020

Instead, the girl walked there hand in hand with her dad Alejandro Cabello . Camila Cabello left the crowd in tears after her emotional tribute to her father at tonight's Grammys , but that's not the only thing that blew fans away. Mendes and Cabello's relationship started with well... friendship. The song is from her new album Romance and is dedicated to all the father and daughters.

Kobe Bryant Dead: Basketball Legend Dies In Helicopter Crash, Sources Say

January 27, 2020

Bryant, 41, and four other passengers of a private helicopter died when the aircraft crashed in Calabasas, California , a suburb of Los Angeles. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined but is under investigation. Kobe and his daughter also attended several Lakers games before the start of the new year, marking the first time he had been to a game since his jersey was retired in 2017.

Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to Kobe Bryant

January 27, 2020

The victims confirmed so far are Kobe Bryant , Gianna "Gigi" Bryant, John Altobelli, Kerri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, and Christina Mauser. Watch highlights from the match below. "Words can't describe the pain I'm feeling". "He was a fierce competitor, one of the greats of the game and a creative force". "Sad day for us in sports, for us fans and especially for family and Kobe friends", Neymar wrote.

Nipsey Hussle Honored at Grammys by YG, John Legend and DJ Khaled

January 27, 2020

Gospel star Kirk Franklin , report producer and hype grasp DJ Khaled , crooner John Legend , and rappers Meek Mill , Roddy Ricch and YG took the stage to honor Nipsey by means of music on the January 26, 2020 ceremony at LA's Staples Heart.

Trump Told Bolton Ukraine Aid Contingent on Probe Into Democratic Rivals

January 27, 2020

A source with direct knowledge of the manuscript told CNN the Times' telling of Bolton's account of the Ukraine aid hold discussion with Trump is accurate. It will fuel demands to hear from Mr. Bolton and other witnesses. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority in the Senate, it is unlikely that the president will be removed from office.

Lizzo Opened the Grammys With the Promise That "Tonight Is For Kobe"

January 27, 2020

Then, she and FINNEAS won Album of the Year, and she said she thought Ariana Grande "deserves this" more for her record thank u, next . After that, she won Record of the Year for "bad guy". She's also performing tonight. The show will be hosted by Alicia Keys , making this her second time as the master of ceremonies after hosting last year's event as well.

How to Watch the 2020 Grammy Awards

January 27, 2020

Gary Clark Jr. and Eilish's brother, Finneas, walked away as the most awarded stars, so far, taking home three awards each. Ten days before arguably the biggest night in music, the industry erupted when the Recording Academy announced it had put its recently hired CEO, Deborah Dugan, on administrative leave for misconduct.

Kobe Bryant: LA Lakers star, his daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash

January 27, 2020

The world lost one of its greatest and most accomplished athletes in Kobe Bryant who tragically passed away alongside his daughter Gianna Maria Onoren in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California , Sunday morning (Jan. Basketball players and fans across the world are in a lot of pain today, along with Kobe's family and friends and our thoughts are with them all. "He was a fierce competitor, one of the greats of the game and a creative force", said fellow National Basketball Association ...

Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash at 41

January 27, 2020

Bryant visited Obama (a noted basketball fan) repeatedly in the White House, including in 2015 as Bryant prepared to retire from the L.A. Lakers. Bryant tweeted the day before the crash congratulation LeBron James for surpassing him on the NBA's all-time scoring list Saturday night.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver statement on passing of Kobe Bryant

January 27, 2020

Gianna named Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young as one of her favorite players as well as Luka Doncic, Russell Westbrook and, of course, LeBron James, Bryant told CNN . He also produced a "Punies" kids and family podcast that sought to teach life lessons through melodies and sports and oversaw the Showtime documentary "Muse", which detailed the highs and lows of his career.

Brad Pitt Speaks Out On Jennifer Aniston 2020 SAG Awards Reunion

January 26, 2020

I'm old. It's been a long time, I've been doing it a little bit. Jen also spoke to Entertainment Tonight explaining what she thought of the world's reaction to the couple's meeting in public - before they spotted each other during the SAGs.

Denver Nuggets Hold Chilling Moment of Silence For Kobe Bryant Before Game

January 26, 2020

There were no survivors, and the cause of the crash is now under investigation. The 41-year-old was travelling with at least three other people in his private helicopter when it went down amid foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas, Los Angeles.

James Corden Doesn't Drive in 'Carpool Karaoke' & Fans Are Shook

January 26, 2020

Many couldn't believe what they were seeing and were quick to make the joke that it would be more apt if it were called "car-pull karaoke". Tweetstorms have been erupting ever since. "Lol my lifestyles used to be a lie", one Twitter user wrote. And another joked: 'Next thing you're gonna tell us that it isn't actually you but your secret twin who has been doing the carpool karaoke (sic)'.

Ozzy Osbourne diagnosed with PRKN 2, a type of Parkinson's Disease

January 26, 2020

He said: "I did my last show New Year's Eve at The Forum". I just fell and landed like a slam on the floor and I remember lying there thinking, "Well, you've done it now", really calm, ' Ozzy said. "We have reached a point in this country where we can't go any further because we have got all the answers we can get here, so in April we are going to a professor in Switzerland who deals with getting your immune system at its peak".

The new 'Dolly Parton Challenge' is taking over social media

January 25, 2020

Celebrities from Mark Hamill to Miley Cyrus as well as some surprising Twitter users such as the Israel Defense Forces have joined in after United States country singer Dolly Parton launched a meme that has gone viral. Welcome to the Dolly Parton challenge that her fellow famous people were quick to hop on. In her post, she has brought in "Bumble" and "Bumble Bizz", replacing it with Tinder and Linkedin.

BTS are all set to perform at Grammys 2020

January 25, 2020

After all, RM was the only one in BTS to work with Lil Nas X on a remix of the song "Seoul Town Road". BTS left for Los Angeles on Wednesday. But keep these horses, BTS ARMY, because Ariana Grande's January 22nd Twitter post, which was included in a Grammys rehearsal, asked fans: Where's the seventh band member, Suga? On the other hand, a few felt that after being snubbed at the Grammys nominations, why would they were given the platform to perform .

Fox leads the reviews on the first day of impeachment

January 25, 2020

Meanwhile, CNN led the way in the advertiser-coveted demographic of viewers between ages 25 and 54. The interview is scheduled to air on Fox at 3:30 p.m. The then new competitors Fox and MSNBC attracted less than a million viewers in prime time. MSNBC had a total of 1.866 million viewers on both days, and the least in the demo, which brought in 255,000.

Confirms He's Back With Jessie J

January 25, 2020

The Step Up actor lost his cool when a fan brought out a comparison of Jessie and Jena in the comment section saying, " Jenna looks better with you ". Jenna is expecting her first child with actor boyfriend Steve Kazee in a matter of weeks. But no, and I mean it's not more attractive or better than anyone.

'The Undoing' drops teaser trailer with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant

January 25, 2020

Kidman reunites with her Big Little Lies creator David E. Kelley for The Undoing , which looks to be an intriguing Hitchcockian thriller about a woman's slow unraveling following a violent death. Directed by Susanne Bier the restricted collection is created and written for tv by David E. Kelley , who additionally serves as showrunner. "Left at the back of within the wake of a spreading and really public crisis and horrified through the tactics wherein she has didn't heed her personal ...

Billie Eilish Candidly Reveals She Didn't Think She'd Make It To 17

January 25, 2020

Rehearsal lineups included one "TBA" act who was believed to have been Swift, possibly readying her vocal cords to belt out "The Man" from her 2019-released " Lover " album. "I was so unhappy, and I was so joyless". "I just grab them by the shoulders", said the singer, "and I'm like, "please take care of yourself and be good to yourself".

Selena Gomez Continues to Gush Over Jennifer Aniston After 'Ellen' Interview

January 25, 2020

What happened was that Aniston hid behind Central Perk's iconic orange couch, waiting to jump out and surprise unsuspecting studio visitors. Anybody need an espresso? Read on to learn why we don't think the singer dated her friend's ex.

Demi Lovato to Perform at Grammys for 1st Time Since 2018

January 25, 2020

You listen back to it and you kind of think, 'How did nobody listen to this song and think, Let's help this girl!' She continued, "I was recording it in a state of mind where I felt I was okay, but clearly I wasn't". You learn, for your entire life, red flags [and] things to look for. You know what I'm saying, ' she pondered. After everything, Lovato has been able to keep a positive outlook.

Disney's 'Bambi' live-action remake is in works

January 25, 2020

It's part of Disney's older catalogue of films with forgettable soundtracks and scattered, poorly-paced plots. The actual original film is barely over an hour in length, coming in at just 70 minutes. That might add some interest, but they will certainly have to keep those handful of iconic scenes for it to remain a Bambi movie at all. It has grossed over 267 million dollars since its release.

'Falcon Winter Soldier' Reveals Fate Of Captain America Shield (Spoiler)

January 25, 2020

It also looks like he has Cap's vibranium shield. That would make sense, too, as according to Screen Rant , Walker adopts the Captain America mantel for a while before he becomes a U.S. It isn't clear exactly how the storyline will work, but it seems unlikely that Walker will be Cap for long. If you ask me, the Thunderbolts can probably pull off their own film, like Suicide Squad did; but knowing Marvel has more finesse with delivery, maybe they can make a more memorable ...

YG Arrested After Raid at Home

January 25, 2020

It's still unclear if this case is related to the murder case involving his murder case but his lawyer, Joe Tacopina , has suspicions about the case. The rapper was not home at the time. The incident involved a black Cadillac Escalade registered to YG. "I was in Hollywood recording in the studio all day".

The reason Meghan Markle's dad says the royal family 'owes' him

January 24, 2020

Speaking in May 2018, she also said she hoped the couple would get "as much privacy as possible ". " I claimed [that] they called me back as well as they were actually anxious regarding me as well as I claimed, 'Go on your honeymoon, do not bother with me".

Bill Murray to reprise iconic role in upcoming Ghostbusters sequel

January 24, 2020

Each of the returning cast members will reprise their roles in Ghostbusters: Afterlife , with Hudson's Winston Zeddemore and Akroyd's Ray Stantz joining Murray in representing the original Ghostbusters crew. The acclaimed director and actor who portrayed Egon Spengler died in 2014. Fans speculated for nearly a year as to whether or not the cast would return in their scientist roles for the new Jason Reitman film starring Paul Rudd .

Pearl Jam Share New Single ‘Dance Of The Clairvoyants’

January 24, 2020

That single however will not be included on Gigaton since we already know the tracklisting which was revealed yesterday. How does its aesthetics compare to Lightning Bolt of 2013, Eddie Vedder and to the company's latest LP? " Bassist Jeff Ament says of the song, "'Dance' became a extra special storm of experimentation and right collaboration...

'Wolf of Wall Street' Jordan Belfort sues production company for $300M

January 24, 2020

Belfort - who served 22 months in jail after bilking buyers out of a relatively modest $200 million within the early 1990s - alleges that the 1MDB scandal has tainted the rights to his story. But Variety's article also includes quotes from a 2017 interview with Belfort where he claims, in stark and fairly profane terms, that he knew as far back as the The Wolf of Wall Street launch party at Cannes, that something fishy was going on.

The Queen’s Grandson Peter Phillips Appears In Chinese Milk Ad

January 24, 2020

Of course, now that Harry and Meghan have stepped down from senior duties, they could technically make money from advertisements if they wanted to - but we somehow doubt they'll go down the same path. She has actually been based in London for 5 years given that authorizing with Storm Management, the modelling company which introduced the professions of Kate Moss and also Cara Delevingne.

Taylor Swift has opened up about her battle with an eating disorder

January 24, 2020

Part of Swift's desire to make people happy and have them believe she is a good person led her to avoid ever discussing politics publicly. "I watched the Netflix Brené Brown special episode about shame because I read a lot of her books because I run into shame from time to time", Swift says.

The Poster for Taylor Swift Documentary Miss Americana

January 24, 2020

The film's release follows Taylor's release of his all-new album Lover , which dominated the British charts previous year. In her really general public feud with Scott Borchetta , Scooter Braun , along with her previous label, Big Machine Records, she unveiled that she have been using the services of Netflix to report her life when it comes to movie for quite a while.

Wendy Williams and Kevin Hunter are Officially Divorced

January 24, 2020

Williams will also cover Hunter's health insurance under her current policy. Hunter was additionally allegedly bodily abusive to Williams. "Let me tell you something now, okay", she continued. Had Williams included something relating to infidelity, issues may have dragged out and threatened what Hunter obtained per New Jersey legislation. Web page Six reported Williams and Hunter each agreed to forgo alimony.

Thomas Markle reveals never-before-seen pictures of and video of Meghan

January 24, 2020

What I have been through, I should be rewarded for. The embattled father said he and Meghan were extremely close during her childhood and throughout her early adult years, with the father-daughter duo meeting "three to four times a week" when she began acting in Los Angeles after college.

'Bachelorette' contestant Tyler Gwozdz is dead after suspected overdose

January 24, 2020

TMZ also noted multiple attempts to contact his family in the publication's previous story about Gwozdz's suspected overdose . According to reports, the body of Tyler Gwozdz (above) is at the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office.

Ousted Grammys CEO Deborah Dugan Suggests Awards Are Rigged

January 24, 2020

Dugan was accused of misconduct by a senior female member of the Recording Academy team. Newly suspended CEO Deborah Dugan filed a discrimination charge against the Recording Academy of Arts & Sciences just days before the Grammy Awards are set to air.

Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Put On Hold Awaiting New Scripts

January 24, 2020

The Obi-Wan series was first announced in August, with McGregor taking the stage at Disney's D23 Expo to confirm he'd be reprising the role for Disney+. McGregor played Obi-Wan Kenobi in 1999's Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, 2002's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and 2005's Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith .

Radiohead moves to create Radiohead Public Library

January 24, 2020

Radiohead have launched an audio, visual and physical archive on their website , dubbed the Radiohead Public Library . Users can download a customizable library card for the website , and band members will take turns serving as librarians during its opening week.

Eminem Pens Scathing Note To Those 'Easily Offended' Over His New Album

January 24, 2020

Let me explain that before you pick up the gun. If you're slightly offended or upset by the screams of bloody murder, this may not be the collection for you. Eminem's 11th studio album is on track to sell around 280,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending on January 23, according to Billboard .

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