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Melania Trump Vs. Ivanka Trump Power Struggle Detailed In WaPo Book Excerpt

June 17, 2020

Is she, as some suspect, being held against her will (#FreeMelania), or is there more to that blank stare? A new book titled " The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump " by Washington Post journalist Mary Jordan reveals numerous insights into the First Lady's relationship with her husband.

The Bold and the Beautiful among first to resume shooting in US

June 17, 2020

However, its producers at Bell-Phillip Television, who had been hopeful for a June production restart , started to plan a return since the series shut down in mid-March with the cast, crew and staff's health as main priority. A safety plan has reportedly been in development since The Bold and the lovely initially suspended production in March. The news leaked out via social media posts from actors on The Bold and the attractive that the show was returning to production after months of being ...

Did Brian Austin Green Meet Courtney Stodden Online?

June 17, 2020

Brian Austin Green and Courtney Stodden are supposedly "just friends". The irony of Brian Austin Green creating music with Courtney Stodden as Machine Gun Kelly featured Megan Fox in his music video has not gone without notice by the public.

Kriti Sanon's emotional note for Sushant

June 17, 2020

Now, RGV defended Karan Johar via his tweets. The actress also posted a heartbreaking note for SSR yesterday on her social media, which was very emotional. Sushant's rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty gained 212K followers. At this time Sushant's supporters and his fans demanded a CBI inquiry to solve the mystery of suicide.

K-pop boy band TST's Yohan dead at 28

June 17, 2020

As per The Korea Times, KJ Music Entertainment issued a statement saying, " Yohan has passed away on June 16". Yohan , member of the six-member boy group TST , died on Tuesday. We send our sincerest condolences to the bereaved family of Yohan . His last post on his Instagram account was on May 31 in which he wrote "I want to travel".

The 2021 Academy Awards Pushed Back By Two Months

June 17, 2020

The Academy Awards were due to take place on 28 February next year but have now been put back until 25 April. For over a century, movies have played an important role in comforting, inspiring, and entertaining us during the darkest of times .

'Dabangg' director Abhinav Kashyap blames Salman for ruining his career

June 17, 2020

Though many are seeking a reaction from the Khan family, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan maintains he doesn't want to "waste time in reacting to what he (Kashyap) says". They erred and sent some of these threats as texts, sent to me as sms from several numbers. He says his enemies "sharp, cunning and always attack me from the back and stay Hidden".

Sushant Singh Rajput’s team launches website in his memory

June 17, 2020

No suicide note was found in Rajput's apartment. The property dealer further revealed, "Rhea told me 'I am looking for a house in Bandra and I am going to stay with Sushant Singh Rajput and we are soon getting married". Here's a look at his journey from a new entrant to being a superstar and a technopreneur. Today a Class 10 student from Bareilly of Uttar Pradesh, a big fan of Sushant Singh, ended his life after knowing about his favourite actor's death.

Prince William surprises shielding family with call

June 17, 2020

It has been only William and Harry . "They have done video calls together, they have done a lot of family birthdays and I think with Prince Charles not being well, that really forced the brothers to pick up the phone and get back in touch", she added.

Kanye West will release cosmetics under the brand Yeezy

June 17, 2020

You are everything and more than I ever dreamed of! "You are so creative and talented and amusing and kind and you have the biggest best heart... what a blessing you are Northie". The most stylist creative Gemini performer ever! If the trademark is anything to go by we could be set to see Yeezy take on Kim Kardashian West's KKW Beauty brand that sells (and sells out in minutes) contour and highlighter kits, fragrances and body foundations with a cult following - in 2019 Kardashian ...

Queen Latifah Supports Canceling ‘Gone with the Wind’ After Playing Hattie McDaniel

June 17, 2020

Turner Classic Movies host Stewart explained in an op-ed for CNN that she will "provide an introduction placing the film in its multiple historical contexts". However, WarnerMedia hasn't yet finalized deals to bring the new Max catalog to Roku or Amazon streaming devices, so the HBO Now app on those platforms is being renamed to just 'HBO.' WarnerMedia told The Verge that the branding switch will roll out over the coming months.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Revealed for Switch, PS4, XB1 in 2020

June 17, 2020

According to a translation from Gematsu , the game will feature over 140 songs from both the Kingdom Hearts series as well as Disney franchises. Various characters across the Disney universe will join Sora and his friends as guests to fight alongside him.

Cardi B's Upgraded Tattoos Are Bright and Colorful AF

June 17, 2020

The colorful tattoo runs from Cardi's waist down the back of her thigh and includes a more detailed and brighter version of the peacock she originally had inked. The finishing product took weeks to complete, and hours of pain for Cardi B . Cardi has several other tattoos including her sister's name, Hennessy, in large black cursive letters on the inside of her arm.

Gal Gadot reacts to latest Wonder Woman 1984 delay

June 17, 2020

Christopher Nolan's eagerly awaited Robert Pattinson starrer espionage thriller Tenet has pushed back its theatrical debut by two weeks. Warner also said it would re-release Nolan's film Inception on July 17 for cinemas that are open by then , on what will the movie's tenth anniversary.

WWE Issues Statement on Reports of Actual Fans Attending Monday’s TV Taping

June 17, 2020

That individual has not been at the Performance Center since then, WWE said. WWE wrestlers and employees will be tested for COVID-19 after a developmental talent tested positive on June 9. "Attendance was below 20% capacity and social distancing guidelines were adhered to with at least six feet between parties, thus face masks were not required".

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox confirm relationship with first public kiss

June 16, 2020

The "Rap Devil" rapper, 30, and the Jennifer's Body actress, 34, were pictured leaving a bar in Sherman Oaks before sharing a kiss in their vehicle before driving away. Brian Austin Green confirmed his split from Megan Fox during an episode of his podcast in May. They got married in June 2010 and have three sons together; Noah Shannon, seven, Bodhi Ransom, six, and Journey River, three.

Newcastle takeover in doubt as WTO finds Saudi involvement in piracy

June 16, 2020

Qatar filed its complaint in 2018, saying Saudi Arabia was blocking Qatari-owned broadcaster beIN and refusing to take effective action against alleged piracy of beIN's content by "beoutQ", a sophisticated pirating operation. The only obvious victor was the media because, confusingly for many Newcastle fans, everybody was claiming they had won - whether they want to see the takeover succeed or fail, whether they were seeing things from a Saudi or Qatar / beIN Sports perspective.

Chuba Hubbard threatens Oklahoma State boycott over Mike Gundy's OAN shirt

June 16, 2020

It's called OAN . It's called One America News . The original post by fishing guide Steve Barnes has been deleted. Following Hubbard's strong criticism of Gundy, current and former teammates backed him up on Twitter Several players then went on to accuse Gundy of past racist behavior .

Alicia Keys & John Legend Partaking In Special Juneteenth "Verzuz" Battle

June 16, 2020

The event will take place on June 19, otherwise known as Juneteenth , commemorating the emancipation of slavery in Texas in 1865. The creators of the wildly popular series, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz announced the "battle of the pianos" yesterday, confirming it would be taking place on Friday, June 19.

You Can Finally Play 'Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge' from 'The Simpsons'

June 16, 2020

For the record, whether you pick a putter or 3-wood or a feather touch or power drive, the outcome of Demeter's game will always be the same. Now, however, one Simpsons super-fan has gone the extra mile to bring a moment from the show to life by recreating a playable version of the game Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge .

Pandemic pay premium has not flowed to workers, Ontario government says

June 16, 2020

The rest of Ontario was allowed to open more businesses and activities last week; including restaurant patios, hair salons, and swimming pools as the province takes a regional approach to reopening. Nearly a third of the Ontario nursing home residents who have died of COVID-19 were living at facilities owned by just two corporate chains, according to a Global News analysis of government statistics.

WWE cancels TV tapings after wrestler tests positive for coronavirus

June 16, 2020

The non-PC recruits were friends of the roster . Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer adds that those in the crowd were not allowed to wear a mask. WWE wrestlers and employees will be tested for COVID-19 after a developmental talent tested positive on June 9. Fightful has learned that ongoing testing has been taking place all morning into 2 PM.

Queen Elizabeth's special guests at Trooping the Colour

June 16, 2020

The Queen celebrates her birthday twice a year. But the jewelry that completed the look was something of a surprise. The annual Trooping the Colour ceremony is, by name and by nature, a chance for The Queen to showcase some of her brightest outfits.

Marcus Rashford forces United Kingdom government into u-turn over free school meals

June 16, 2020

So what do people there make of his success? When Ryan Stewart, a 34-year-old supermarket manager, heard about the government U-turn over free school meals for the poorest families this summer, he felt a mixture of emotions - but mainly relief.

EA Announces Space Dogfighting Game Star Wars Squadrons

June 16, 2020

As you'd imagine from a game with a heavy multiplayer focus, you'll be able to earn new weapons, hulls, engines, and shields as you rank up, alongside cosmetics that can change the appearance of your pilot, cockpit, and ship exterior. Contrary to what many likely believed when Squadrons was first announced, the game isn't a multiplayer-only affair. But Squadrons is already the official title.

Rape, stabbing and overdoses: United Kingdom raves condemned for violating coronavirus restrictions

June 16, 2020

Along with the risk of coronavirus transmission, BBC reports that the Carrington rave was marred by violence and the death of an attendee, a 20-year-old man, from a suspected drug overdose. This weekend, police broke up a party of 1,000 people in Whittington, while in Leeds, police shut down an illegal rave held in an M1 underpass, dispersing up to 600 people.

Hank Williams Jr. Daughter Katie Williams Killied in Car Accident

June 16, 2020

Katherine Williams-Dunning passed away in a auto accident at the age of 27. Williams-Dunning's brother, Sam, wrote about the crash on Facebook Saturday night. and his first wife, Gwen Yeargain, and musicians Holly and Hilary Williams , both of whom were born to Williams Jr. and his second wife, Becky White.

Prakash Raj On Sushant: I've Lived Through Nepotism But This Child Couldn't

June 16, 2020

According to reports, Sudha Devi, wife of Sushant's cousin, passed away at his native, Purnia in Bihar. Nishikant Dubey also alleged that the syndicate in the Mumbai film industry works even in the absence of Dawood, where children of actors and film producers are promoted.

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister-in-law Sudha Devi passes away in Bihar

June 16, 2020

I so wish you had people around you to get you pass that moment, I wish you hadn't pushed the ones who loved you away. "And it just seems to me that people are somewhere gaining some mileage from this poor fellow's tragedy, you know, whether it's to show compassion or to show interest or to show some political stance", he said.

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister-in-law dies of shock over his death

June 16, 2020

Two days after Sushant Singh Rajput's death, actor Farhan Akhtar penned a poem to the late star wishing for peace to the departed soul. They are either forced into begging or are abetted to commit suicide, which is proved beyond doubt by Sushant Singh Rajput's death, he said.

Wonder Woman 1984 cinema release bumped to October

June 16, 2020

These conflicting views led to a "fraught moment" between Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros , but the latter eventually made a decision to just shift Tenet to the end of July due to Nolan being "a proven moneymaker" and wanting to "keep him happy".

Cops to probe 'professional rivalry': Maharashtra Home Min on Sushant's death

June 16, 2020

He committed suicide as he was going through a rough time emotionally. A day after the untimely death of Sushant, the actor's sister-in-law passed away late on Monday at his native Purnia in Bihar. Sushant Singh Rajput's last rites were held at Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle on Monday evening amid heavy downpour. Rhea Chakraborty , Mukesh Chhabra, Kriti Sanon , Shraddha Kapoor , Rajkummar Rao, Dinesh Vijan, Abhishek Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor , Randeep Hooda, Varun Sharma, Nupur Sanon, ...

Cineplex to reopen six Alberta theatres this month

June 16, 2020

Reserved seating will be implemented in every auditorium to ensure proper physical distancing, and core concessions will be operating. Cinema operator Cineworld Group said today that some of its cinemas would reopen in the last week of June and expected all of them to reopen by July with enhanced sanitation procedures across all sites.

Sushant Singh Rajput's Sister-In-Law Passed Away From Shock

June 16, 2020

Check out his post here: Yesterday, Big B took to his social media to mourn the sudden demise of Sushant Singh Rajput. According to reports, Sudha Devi, wife of Sushant's cousin, passed away at his native, Purnia in Bihar. The preliminary post-mortem report of the Bollywood actor said that the cause of his death is asphyxia due to hanging. Sushant's funeral was also attended by his friends and colleagues from the industry like Varun Sharma, Kriti Sanon , Shraddha Kapoor , Ranvir ...

Star Wars: Squadrons trailer, release date, gameplay and more

June 16, 2020

The game itself takes place between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, chronicling the tumultuous period after the fall of the Empire after the Civil War. The leaks didn't stop there though, as Microsoft also revealed information and artwork featuring classic Star Wars ships on its digital store. Well alright then! I'm curious to see how the game operates, as the closest taste we've had to a modern-day revival of Rogue Squadron has been the Battlefront II mode of Starfighter ...

Matt Lucas and David Walliams "very sorry" for Little Britain blackface

June 16, 2020

Is it necessary? Is it kind?', and I think people will do things differently from now on. Two characters from Little Britain . That doesn't seem like a good plan!' The show has always been criticised for its use of blackface , as well as its portrayal of gay and disabled characters, with characters played by Lucas and Walliams including an obese Caribbean woman called Desiree DeVere, portrayed in blackface, and a "portly Thai bride" called Ting Tong.

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Postponed Following Star Wars Celebration Cancellation

June 16, 2020

Though the world seems to finally be getting a grip on fighting the coronavirus pandemic, many festivals are still choosing to play it on the safe side and cancel this year's festivities, with this year's Star Wars Celebration now joining the list.

Oscars Delayed Two Months, to Late April - Eligibility Period Extended Through February

June 16, 2020

The move comes after years of criticism over a lack of diversity among the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' members, and among the Oscar nominees and winners they select. In addition, beginning with the 94th Academy Awards in 2022, there will be 10 Best Picture nominees, rather than a fluctuating number of nominations from year to year.

Trump Administration Expected to Sue to Block Bolton Book

June 16, 2020

The Trump administration is expected to file a lawsuit in the coming days seeking an injunction to block the release of the book , according to ABC News. He said it was "unprecedented" that the book would be published while Mr. Trump is still in office. It will accuse the president of "misconduct" beyond the Ukraine scheme, which led to Trump's impeachment in the House of Representatives in December.

Katherine Williams-Dunning, daughter of country singer-songwriter, dies at 27

June 16, 2020

Williams-Dunning was killed in the crash, according to the authorities, while her husband, 29-year-old Tyler Dunning , who was in the vehicle, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Hospital. She is, of course, named after Katie Williams-Dunning's grandmother, Audrey Williams, an iconic songstress of her time and the wife of Hank Williams Sr .

Lady Antebellum becomes Lady A

June 15, 2020

The home was in Nashville and Kelly saw they were still trying to come up with names. The original Lady A , whose real name is Anita White , blasted the country group in an Instagram post this Friday, saying: "How can you say Black Lives Matter and put your knee on the neck of another Black artist?" There's no question that Lady Antebellum is a much more well known artist - the Grammy-winning trio of Charles Kelley , Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood have sold more than 10 million ...

Stassi Schroeder is pregnant, expecting first child with Beau Clark

June 15, 2020

The former " Vanderpump Rules " star, 31, is pregnant , recently covering her baby bump with a long cardigan while out and about in Los Angeles June 12. "I heard this from actually Stassi during an interview". Bravo cut ties with the two after former co-star Faith Stowers publicly accused Schroeder and Doute of reporting her to law enforcement over a false stealing claim.

Daughter of Singer Hank Williams Jr. Dies in Car Crash

June 15, 2020

Williams-Dunning's husband, Tyler Dunning, 29, was injured in the crash and airlifted to a hospital with unspecified injuries. "Please say a prayer for all of them and share your love any way you can". Country music singer Travis Tritt reacted to initial reports of the fatal crash, writing: "My family and I knew Katie ever since she was a kid". Williams-Dunning ran her clothing brand Weston Jane , her Instagram bio states.

Barbra Streisand gifts George Floyd's daughter Disney shares

June 15, 2020

Representatives for Streisand confirmed to the Guardian that she had sent Floyd the shares, as well as videos of two television specials, 1965's My Name is Barbra and Color Me Barbra (1966). She is the youngest of Floyd's five children. Texas Southern University also offered her a full-ride scholarship if she chooses to attend the school in the future.

Global stocks decline as US, China fear coronavirus outbreaks

June 15, 2020

But the markets are starting to catch up with reality, and despite a slight rebound on Friday, US indicators are fast-paced for big falls beginning this week. Even so, some economists pointed to optimistic indications. According to the China National Services Industrial Production Index, activity in the country's service sector expanded for the first time this year.

Spongebob Squarepants Confirmed To Be Gay By Nickelodeon

June 15, 2020

Cohen from " Henry Danger ". Fans have known for a while Korra was gay/bisexual - as it was revealed in the show itself and actually written into the script. That tweet now has social media buzzing about Spongebob Squarepants' sexual orientation. "For the record since " SPONGEBOB IS GAY " is trending off that Nickelodeon Tweet, this is a quote from Hillenberg himself: 'We never intended them to be gay".

'Wonder Woman 1984' delayed to October thanks to 'Tenet' release

June 15, 2020

The sequel also stars Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Kristen Wiig. Like the first movie, the sequel was directed by Patty Jenkins . Overnight Friday-Saturday, Gadot took to Instagram to announce her excitement. Warner Bros . announced on Friday that Christopher Nolan's big-budget sci-fi espionage film " Tenet " will finally be released on July 31. Putting an end to all the speculations about whether the film will stick to its mid-July release date amid the ongoing Coronavirus ...

Oscars Increase Best Picture Nominees, Announce Plans to Increase Diversity

June 15, 2020

Eligibility for next year's 93rd Academy Awards will not be affected. It will " encourage equitable hiring practices and representation on and off screen in order to better reflect the diversity of the film community ", to start with. "Aperture 2025" comes after the Academy doubled the number of women and people of color in its membership and promises many phases and programs to address the institutionalized inequality within the industry.