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The hidden meaning behind baby Archie’s birthday book read by Meghan Markle

May 07, 2020

The Royal Family with baby Archie following his christening. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released an adorable birthday video for their son Archie as he turned one-year-old on Wednesday . And the Queen didn't forget her youngest great-grandchild . " Archie is set to celebrate his first birthday with only his parents", the source said.

Tom Cruise Partnering With NASA For Space-Set Project

May 07, 2020

It's really hard to imagine how this real-life outer space movie would work. According to SlashFilm , Cruise actually discussed doing a film in space with director James Cameron around the time of 2000′s " Mission: Impossible II". See more on Cruise in the video below. Plot details have not been revealed, although Deadline reported that it will not be an instalment of Cruise's Mission: Impossible franchise .

Russian Federation weighs in on Donald Trump's 'unconvincing' denial of alleged Venezuelan plot

May 07, 2020

We just heard about it", Trump said when asked about the incident and the Americans' arrests. "But it has nothing to do with our government ". Venezuelan authorities said eight armed men were killed during Sunday's alleged coup attempt. Maduro's government says the United States wants to control the OPEC member nation's massive oil reserves. This failed coup was allegedly approved by the USA -backed opposition leader Juan Guaido, an allegation that he has denied.

Disney Releases Statement Outlining Reopening Plans in the United States

May 07, 2020

And while Disney has said that they have nothing to share at this time when it comes to a reopening date, they did release a blueprint for what guests can expect once the parks in the USA are ready to reopen. Cast training - Cast members will receive new training and reinforcement as the parks get closer to opening. On a "normal day" at Disneyland, park attendance is 65,000 people, according to Walt Disney Imagineering director Kim Irvine .

Adele shows off even more weight loss in birthday photo

May 07, 2020

Next to the photo she wrote: "Thank you for the birthday love". Adele celebrated her 32nd birthday in lockdown. Adele is the top Google search for the day , and as of this writing, there have been close to a quarter of a million tweets about her.

Kraftwerk's co-founder Florian Schneider-Esleben dies

May 07, 2020

Their first major global breakthrough was in 1974 with the release of " Autobahn ". "Now the great Florian Schneider . feeling an era pass". Schneider and Hütter also founded the Kling Klang music studio in Düsseldorf, where the band's most influential albums were produced.

Lady Gaga reveals 'Chromatica' album art, release date

May 07, 2020

More updates to follow soon. Gaga's first single Stupid Love was produced by BloodPop and Tchami, but other tracks were rumored to have been crafted by Scottish DJ Sophie, German DJ Boys Noize, and her Joanne producer Mark Ronson. "I had a secret Coachella set lined up, and a lot of other fun surprises, some of which I'm still planning to share with all of you very soon!" The album was originally due to drop on April 10th.

Stream the new Star Wars movie for free on Disney Plus

May 07, 2020

It was also announced that a new untitled Star Wars series for Disney + was in development. Released in 2019 and directed by J.J. Abrams, the final Star Wars movie was a $1bn smash hit at the box office - and having been made available for on-demand streaming early due to the coronavirus pandemic, it's now landed on Disney Plus , where it sits alongside the rest of the Star Wars catalogue.

Piers Morgan forced off Good Morning Britain after having coronavirus test

May 07, 2020

Following the harmless joke, Susanna and Ben sent the presenter their well wishes, before explaining why they were not self-isolating despite working alongside the presenter . "@ GMB as soon as my doctor advises I'm OK to return to work". Dr Hilary then added: "For him and his family, we're relieved too. It's really good news for anyone that tests negative for COVID-19".

Legendary Hollywood actor to play Joe Exotic in new miniseries

May 07, 2020

Dan Lagana ( American Vandal, Deadbeat ) is expected to serve as writer, showrunner and executive producer while Cage will also executive produce via Saturn Films. These two rival projects come after Tiger King became a global documentary phenomenon. The renowned actor has starred in such films as Leaving Las Vegas , for which he won an Oscar, Con Air , National Treasure, Gone in 60 Seconds, and more recently Snowden - a film about the U.S.

Space Force Teaser Trailer: Steve Carell Stars in New Netflix Sitcom

May 07, 2020

The trailer shows that the United States appoints a four-star Air Force officer Mark R. Naird played by actor Steve Carell to head the team of scientists and officers which will allow the United States to dominate space in every way possible.

Elon Musk Confirms Grimes Has Given Birth: 'Mom & Baby All Good'

May 06, 2020

Later on, Musk also replied to another Twitter user's question about Grimes , by saying that mother and baby are both doing good. Among Friday's tweets was a claim Tesla's value was too high - a remark which could be scrutinised by regulators.

Bella Hadid Unfollows Selena Gomez After Causing Social Media Frenzy

May 06, 2020

However, Hadid ended up deleting the post without much of an explanation along with Selena's comment and this became a controversy in and of itself with fans of Gomez pointing out that Hadid had deleted the image. However, just hours after fan pages noted that Hadid had followed Gomez, Hadid unfollowed Gomez again. "Btw Ms. Hadid deleted the post". This was quite amiable and according to a report in Us Weekly , Gomez also claimed that she was proud of how things had ended with The Weeknd .

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share a New Photo of Archie

May 06, 2020

Rabbit! to Archie was shared on Save The Children UK and Save With Stories's Twitter handle. If you can manage a one time gift of $10, please text SAVE to 20222. We also see both Meghan and Prince Harry get all amusing and make duck noises trying to get baby Archie's attention. All of the main royal social media accounts acknowledged Archie's special day, despite the fact that his parents recently stepped down as senior members of the royal family.

Rest in Peace: Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk dies aged 73

May 06, 2020

It's hard to overstate the ways in which Kraftwerk co-founders Schneider and Hütter transformed popular music. The band's breakthrough was the 1974 album " Autobahn ", a worldwide smash that electronically simulated the experience of cruising down a German highway.

How to watch Harry Potter stars and celebs read Sorcerer's Stone

May 06, 2020

As part of the Wizarding World " s " Harry Potter at Home' initiative, a selection of familiar faces will be popping up to read the book's 17 chapters one at a time. For the first reading, Daniel Radcliffe reads the introductory chapter of the book, " The Boy who Lived ", and, "introduces the Dursleys, who don't like anything mysterious".

Obamas, Lady Gaga, LeBron James join forces for USA virtual graduations

May 06, 2020

In a separate YouTube event called " Dear Class of 2020 ", to be hosted by Michelle Obama's Reach Higher initiative and streamed on June 6, the former president will join with the likes of Pakistani Nobel Peace prize victor Malala Yousafzai , BTS and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in celebrating graduates across the United States.

'Twilight' Author Stephenie Meyer Announces 'Midnight Sun' Official Release Date!

May 06, 2020

She also gave the fans, a release date. Where can you preorder Midnight Sun? Stephenie Meyer is working another Twilight book and this one will be narrated by Edward Cullen. She said in a statement: "It feels unusual to be making this announcement when the world is suffering through a pandemic , and no one really knows what's next".

Taika Waititi to Direct and Co-Write New Stars Wars Feature Film

May 06, 2020

At the beginning of the year - back when we were all so young and naive - a rumor surfaced that Taika Waititi might be directing a new Star Wars movie . Also worth remembering: we probably won't be seeing this for a while, since Waititi is likely filming Thor: Love and Thunder first. It likely goes without saying, but release dates haven't yet been announced, for either Waititi's project or Headland's series.

Vanessa Bryant celebrates Cinco de Mayo birthday with daughters

May 06, 2020

Rest in peace to Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant, and a very happy birthday to Vanessa Bryant! It gave me something to look forward to today'. "Wish we were all together ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️". She posted pictures of a red bracelet that had Gianna's name on it and a red sweatshirt. Vanessa Bryant lost her husband and their daughter Gianna in a January 26 helicopter crash that took the lives of seven others.

Adele Shows Off Massive Weight Loss in Birthday Post

May 06, 2020

Even though Adele's post had the good intentions of thanking those fighting the ongoing pandemic, it's resulted in a back and forth over the singer's appearance. Following her split from her husband , Simon Konecki , previous year the Rumour Has It singer has been living her best life. "I hope you're all staying safe and sane during this insane time", wrote Adele .

Grimes explained the meaning behind her baby's name, but we're still confused

May 06, 2020

In the sweet photo, Musk, who is wearing an "Occupy Mars" T-shirt, cradles X Æ A-12, who's yawning while swaddled in a blanket. The 32-year-old "Oblivion" singer confirmed the name, as well as providing the meaning in a Twitter post. He provided the name of the baby on the thread in which he shared that "Mon & baby all good". On Tuesday, Musk also shared a heartwarming update about the couple's bundle of joy when one Twitter user asked if there was any " news on [the] baby?" It's ...

Broadway star Nick Cordero taken off ventilator, his wife says

May 06, 2020

The star has since been taken off a ventilator and, on Monday, April 4, 2020, the fitness guru said that doctors believe the Broadway star is making "good progress" following a tracheostomy procedure last week. Braff confirmed that Nick Cordero counts as one of his "best friends in the world", and the family has been living in his guest house for seven months while house-hunting in L.A.

NASA confirms Tom Cruise is suiting up to make movie in space

May 06, 2020

Bu now he is planning to achieve impossible for his upcoming adventure. On Twitter, the NASA spokesperson expressed how important it is for the work the Space Station does to be known in order to inspire a new generation of people towards STEM careers that NASA invests its ideas into.

Jennifer Lopez shows Sharika how to do her famous booty shake

May 06, 2020

In one candid moment, the "Get Right" singer can be seen giving Shakira some tips on how to shake her booty during a break. There is also one video where Jennifer shows Shakira how she famously shakes her booty. Another fan even pointed out how "phenomenal" J.Lo was. Her co-performer Shakira also features in the videos to bring the stage to an explosive end.

'The Mandalorian' Season 2: Robert Rodriguez, Peyton Reed to Direct

May 06, 2020

The Mandalorian season one is now available exclusively on Disney Plus .Stay tuned to Heroic Hollywood for the latest news on the Star Wars franchise and Baby Yoda as it develops. Previously, Disney had revealed that The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson would be working on his own Star Wars trilogy, as would Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss.

Adele's birthday post leaves fans shocked at her dramatic weight loss again

May 06, 2020

Adele has thanked health and essential worker "angels" in an Instagram message marking her birthday. In the post, Adele is seen standing next to a laptop in a little black dress showing off her legs and tiny waist. Adele's dramatic weight loss came hot on the heels of her separation from husband, Simon Konecki , with whom she shares seven-year-old son, Angelo, leading to some speculation that the divorce gave her the impetus to lose weight.

Disney+ Streaming Service Now Has 54.5 Million Subscribers

May 06, 2020

The company announced plans Tuesday to reopen Shanghai Disneyland on May 11, months after shuttering it in late January as the novel coronavirus spread in China , with new health and safety measures in place. Iger opened the call with a statement about Disney's history of resilience before handing over to Chapek to address the company's unprecedented challenges.

New Twilight book Midnight Sun confirmed by Stephenie Meyer

May 06, 2020

And will be in bookstores on August 4th. This announcement comes at a flawless time to capitalize on everyone's nostalgia, since the original Twilight generation had mostly gave up on this book ever being published. " Midnight Sun " is available to pre-order and is released in August. When the Twilight saga first hit shelves, it took the world by storm. This time, it will focus truly on Edward Cullen.

Philippines orders top broadcaster ABS-CBN to cease operations immediately

May 06, 2020

The NTC has also given ABS-CBN 10 days from the receipt of the order to respond as to why the frequencies assigned to it should not be recalled. Media watchdogs accused Duterte and his government of muzzling independent media like ABS-CBN that have reported critically on issues including the president's anti-drug crackdown, in which thousands of mostly poor drug suspects have been killed.

Harry Potter: First Book to Be Read Entirely By Celebrities

May 06, 2020

It's time to experience Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in a whole new way. Radcliffe, who played the boy wizard in the film series, is taking part in the starry lockdown reading initiative Harry Potter At Home . The read-aloud chapters will be released individually starting May 5 through the end of June. Stephen Fry, Claudia Kim, Noma Dumezweni and Eddie Redmayne are expected to narrate chapters.

James Corden's "Pet Gala" Is Full of Furry and Fabulous Fashionistas

May 06, 2020

The Met Gala may be postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that won't stop Gala enthusiasts from celebrating fashion's biggest night from the comfort of their homes. Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian were in NY past year instead of in Europe for Roland Garros warm-up events. The Russian was invited to the gala in 2016 as well, when she came dressed in red.

NASA still doesn’t know how long SpaceX’s astronaut mission will last

May 06, 2020

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, both veterans of the Space Shuttle program that was shuttered in 2011, will blast off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on May 27. In the past, hundreds of thousands of people have descended on KSC, lining Playalinda Beach and State Road 401 to watch rockets cut through clouds, the roar of the engines echoing across the region.

Joe Exotic's Husband Dillon Passage Has Thoughts on Nic Cage Casting

May 06, 2020

Amazingly, it will mark the first episodic television role in Cage's almost 40-year screen career. The star of 'Tiger King' , in case you haven't followed the series, Joe Exotic , is the eccentric owner of 1200 lions, tigers and bears among other animals in a wildlife park in Oklahoma.

Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ duped into interview with YouTubers

May 06, 2020

According to Pieters, Baskin is a "very interesting lady", although he admitted he never expected she'd actually go through with it. "'They did stick to the questions they gave us, so I just can't tell". It airs concerns about her animal habitats and chronicles her ex-husband's disappearance in 1997. Tiger King's Dillon Passage has blamed his husband Joe Exotic's arch nemesis Carole Baskin for the coronavirus pandemic.

THE MANDALORIAN: Directors Peyton Reed And Robert Rodriguez Confirm Season 2 Involvement

May 06, 2020

The little Force user was a pop culture sensation and found his way into the hearts of fans around the world. The toy giant introduced the board game on May 4, also known as Star Wars Day . The Mandalorian is my favourite Star Wars property right now and I never want it to end. A PR rep with General Mills said that they would let us know when more information is available closer to the launch, so you know that means we'll be keeping you in the know as well.

Netflix Shares First 'Space Force' Trailer

May 06, 2020

Hilarious hijinks are sure to ensue, as are a lot of cringe-worthy blunders. Along with Carell, Space Force stars John Malkovich , Ben Schwartz , Diana Silvers , Tawny Newsome , Lisa Kudrow , Jimmy O. "We're going back", Gen. Naird said. Like The Office , Space Force looks to be an ensemble where amusing supporting characters orbit the central star.

Broadway actor Nick Cordero taken off ventilator after having tracheostomy tube fitted

May 06, 2020

In the brief clip uploaded previously to her Story, she took a moment to share that Cordero is 'doing good'. Cordero had his right leg amputated in late April after blood thinners used to help with clotting in Cordero's leg caused blood pressure issues and internal bleeding, according to Kloots.

Elon Musk Names Baby Boy X Æ A-12: Twitter Reacts

May 06, 2020

According to a tweet by Musk, the baby boy's name is X Æ A-12 Musk, though the sincerity of the tweet is unclear. Musk, 48, announced the birth of his baby boy on Twitter May 5, tweeting: "Mom & baby all good". Fans immediately began asking questions about the sex of the baby and its name which Musk was more than happy to provide. This is the couple's first child together.

Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers has passed away of coronavirus, age 71

May 05, 2020

The news was confirmed by his bandmates on Facebook. The band's statement said the 80s keyboardist contracted the highly-contagious disease after an extended stay in the hospital due to his heart problems. We stood together on the same side of the stage for 20 years, laughed, joked and shared our lives in the way that only band mates can. Greenfield was born in Brighton in 1949, he graduated from school, became a professional guitar player and played in various bands.

Cady Groves, ‘This Little Girl’ Singer-Songwriter, Dead At Age 30

May 05, 2020

Simply put, Cady Groves died of natural causes ", he added. Her brother Casey died in 2007, believed to have been a victim of murder, and another brother, Kelly , died in 2014. A former Kansas pop and country musician died in Tennessee over the weekend. I hope the world remembers her for the fierce spirit and rare talent she was.

Daniel Radcliffe returns to Harry Potter's world to narrate

May 05, 2020

Rowling's Wizarding World as he joins other celebrities including Fantastic Beasts lead Eddie Redmayne in a special reading event of the first book Philosopher's Stone/ Sorcerer's Stone . There's also going to be some "surprises" and special appearances. The Wizarding World website refers to new readings in the "coming weeks" so this won't likely be something where we'll see a new chapter every day for the next 16 days.

Nicolas Cage to play Tiger King star Joe Exotic in TV series

May 05, 2020

The coveted part of the infamous Oklahoma zookeeper marks the "National Treasure" actor 's first TV series role. Ever since the Tiger King series arrived on Netflix , it's become a massive hit. The first was announced past year with Kate McKinnon playing the role of Carole Baskin . Many think Cage is the flawless choice for the role. Though Tiger King was a ratings smash, it was far from the first exploration of Joe Exotic .

First screenshots for Daedalic's upcoming The Lord of the Rings - Gollum

May 05, 2020

The results are pretty impressive to say the least. We do know, however, that the game will shed light on some of the events that take place prior to the story presented in the books. As you can see in one of the screenshots, you'll have choices to make that reflect both the Gollum and Sméagol sides of his personality. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is now in development at Daedalic Entertainment for the PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X , and Xbox One.

Nick Cordero 'doing well' after tracheostomy, says wife

May 05, 2020

His health scare resulted in him having one of his legs amputated and a temporary pacemaker fitted due to an irregular heartbeat, and Amanda has been updating fans on his progress on Instagram. "I now just wear all of Nicks clothes", she captioned the Instagram story. She also informed followers that she has recorded their son crying, which she plays for Nick in the hopes that it will wake him from the coma.

Elon Musk welcomes first baby with girlfriend

May 05, 2020

The Canadian singer described pregnancy as a pretty insane sacrifice, saying that "it's sacrificing your body and your freedom". Grimes and Elon Musk welcomed a son into the world - and according to a tweet from Musk, the boy's name is certainly unique .

Noah Oppenheim's passing-over at NBC News shocks insiders

May 05, 2020

But instead, NBCUniversal Chief Executive Jeff Shell has chosen to put Cesar Conde - chairman of Telemundo and the company's global business - in charge of a newly formed NBCUniversal News Group. Although Oppenheim is not getting the job he was promised, he will now have the opportunity to run NBC News without the oversight of Lack, who still had a hands-on presence in the operation, said two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to comment.

Neetu, Ranbir host prayer meet for late Rishi Kapoor

May 05, 2020

Rishi ji had left for the heavenly abode after battling with Leukemia for two years. With many taking to social media to pay their tribute to the actor, Alia Bhatt who is now dating his son Ranbir Kapoor , was actively present in the funeral and prayer meet that only included select friends and family members.

‘Twilight’ Author Stephenie Meyer Unveils August 4 Pub Date For ‘Midnight Sun’

May 05, 2020

The upcoming book, Midnight Sun , will see the events of Twilight told from Edward's perspective. Then, in 2015, Meyer released Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, a gender-swapped version of her worldwide bestselling featuring Beau Swan and Edythe Cullen.

'Riveting' coverage of Alaska policing wins Pulitzer Prize

May 05, 2020

The New York Times' investigation on the subject was published six months later in November. The paper's Nikole Hannah-Jones won best commentary for a personal essay that viewed America's origins through the lens of enslaved Africans. While big outlets and collaborations got plenty of recognition, the small Palestine Herald-Press, in East Texas, got a Pulitzer for Jeffery Gerritt's editorials on the deaths of jail inmates awaiting trial.

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