Arts&Culture
'Bachelor' Stars Arie and Lauren B. Plan to Watch Becca's Season
- May 26, 2018
Arie was ABC's most recent Bachelor , who became known for the fact that he pulled a Mesnick at the end of his season: He proposed to (the next Bachelorette ) Becca Kufrin before changing his mind and reuniting with Lauren Burnham ... (more...)
- May 26, 2018
Arie was ABC's most recent Bachelor , who became known for the fact that he pulled a Mesnick at the end of his season: He proposed to (the next Bachelorette ) Becca Kufrin before changing his mind and reuniting with Lauren Burnham ... (more...)
Vevo is shutting down its website and apps to focus on YouTube
- May 26, 2018
In a nutshell, it's abandoning plans to build a music video platform outside of YouTube. CEO Erik Huggers departed in December, and Vevo has yet to appoint a permanent replacement. The majority of the network's views come on YouTube, where it hosts music videos from most major labels and thousands of artists overall. Basically, for the video hosting service to survive, it now wholly relies on Google's new music streaming service to succeed. (more...)
- May 26, 2018
In a nutshell, it's abandoning plans to build a music video platform outside of YouTube. CEO Erik Huggers departed in December, and Vevo has yet to appoint a permanent replacement. The majority of the network's views come on YouTube, where it hosts music videos from most major labels and thousands of artists overall. Basically, for the video hosting service to survive, it now wholly relies on Google's new music streaming service to succeed. (more...)
John Mayer Overuses A Green Screen In Hilarious 'New Light' Music Video
- May 26, 2018
Today, the multiple Grammy-winner shared a new video for the track-although it might not be exactly what you'd expect from a world-famous pop star. The singer explained himself on Twitter , writing "I needed to make a video for New Light but nobody could agree on a budget". (more...)
- May 26, 2018
Today, the multiple Grammy-winner shared a new video for the track-although it might not be exactly what you'd expect from a world-famous pop star. The singer explained himself on Twitter , writing "I needed to make a video for New Light but nobody could agree on a budget". (more...)
Simpsons Creator's Animated Netflix Series, Disenchantment, Gets Release Date And Screenshots
- May 26, 2018
Netflix revealed its first official look at " Disenchantment ", the latest animated effort from Groening and " Futurama " EP Josh Weinstein . That's all we'll get to see of the characters played by Jacobson, Faxon, and Andre. "Along the way, the oddball trio will encounter ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses, and lots of human fools". Alongside the main voice cast, there will also be appearances from John DiMaggio (who voices Bender in Futurama ), Billy West (who voices ... (more...)
- May 26, 2018
Netflix revealed its first official look at " Disenchantment ", the latest animated effort from Groening and " Futurama " EP Josh Weinstein . That's all we'll get to see of the characters played by Jacobson, Faxon, and Andre. "Along the way, the oddball trio will encounter ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses, and lots of human fools". Alongside the main voice cast, there will also be appearances from John DiMaggio (who voices Bender in Futurama ), Billy West (who voices ... (more...)
Despite Apology, Corporations Pulling Back from Accused Sexual Assaulter Morgan Freeman
- May 26, 2018
For its part, Translink, which had no part in casting Freeman, saying that it was part of the company's deal with VISA, seems to be entertaining the idea. "I apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected - that was never my intent", the actor said. According to TransLink, the voice announcements were paid for by Visa Canada as part of an advertising partnership to promote the new tap-to-pay system. (more...)
- May 26, 2018
For its part, Translink, which had no part in casting Freeman, saying that it was part of the company's deal with VISA, seems to be entertaining the idea. "I apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected - that was never my intent", the actor said. According to TransLink, the voice announcements were paid for by Visa Canada as part of an advertising partnership to promote the new tap-to-pay system. (more...)
Spotify will revise artist behavior policy following backlash
- May 26, 2018
Earlier this month, the popular music streaming service forgot to eat a snickers and made a decision to remove R. Kelly and XXXtentacion's music "from all Spotify owned and operated playlists and algorithmic recommendations such as Discover Weekly", the reveal in a statement to Billboard . (more...)
- May 26, 2018
Earlier this month, the popular music streaming service forgot to eat a snickers and made a decision to remove R. Kelly and XXXtentacion's music "from all Spotify owned and operated playlists and algorithmic recommendations such as Discover Weekly", the reveal in a statement to Billboard . (more...)
Arrested Development stars apologise for comments about alleged Jeffrey Tambor abuse
- May 26, 2018
Tony Hale, who plays Walter's son Buster on Arrested Development , chimed in at one point saying, "I will say, to Jason's point, we can be honest about the fact that, and not to build a thing, we've all had moments". How you could make a member of your "family" cry and then proceed to speak over them is beyond me. Later he posted on Twitter: 'I have reached out to Jessica personally to apologize. (more...)
- May 26, 2018
Tony Hale, who plays Walter's son Buster on Arrested Development , chimed in at one point saying, "I will say, to Jason's point, we can be honest about the fact that, and not to build a thing, we've all had moments". How you could make a member of your "family" cry and then proceed to speak over them is beyond me. Later he posted on Twitter: 'I have reached out to Jessica personally to apologize. (more...)
Liam Gallagher finally meets daughter Molly Moorish
- May 26, 2018
In an awkward-seeming exchange with a British GQ reporter about his relationship with Molly in an interview previous year, Gallagher explained that he and Lisa Moorish "don't get on", and that his daughter is "welcome in my world" but "they aren't good when they are forced, these things". (more...)
- May 26, 2018
In an awkward-seeming exchange with a British GQ reporter about his relationship with Molly in an interview previous year, Gallagher explained that he and Lisa Moorish "don't get on", and that his daughter is "welcome in my world" but "they aren't good when they are forced, these things". (more...)
Fisheries officer 'tied to chair over misogyny claim'
- May 25, 2018
She has taken her case to an employment tribunal and it is claimed the photograph of the restraint, obtained by BBC Scotland, was taken by one of the men allegedly responsible. Ms Sturgeon said: "Bullying, abuse, sexism, racism, have no place in any work place and they will not be tolerated in the Scottish government or its agencies". (more...)
- May 25, 2018
She has taken her case to an employment tribunal and it is claimed the photograph of the restraint, obtained by BBC Scotland, was taken by one of the men allegedly responsible. Ms Sturgeon said: "Bullying, abuse, sexism, racism, have no place in any work place and they will not be tolerated in the Scottish government or its agencies". (more...)
Rashid Khan hurts Kolkata Knight Riders with the bat — Twitter Reactions
- May 25, 2018
KKR may have lost to SRH in the league game at Eden Gardens but in their last game against the same opposition, they won easily at Hyderabad and they would like to do the same tonight. Sunrisers have really struggled in their last four matches as they have ended on the losing side. They have four consecutive wins and will be playing in home territory. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
KKR may have lost to SRH in the league game at Eden Gardens but in their last game against the same opposition, they won easily at Hyderabad and they would like to do the same tonight. Sunrisers have really struggled in their last four matches as they have ended on the losing side. They have four consecutive wins and will be playing in home territory. (more...)
Victoria Beckham Just Revealed What She Thought Of Meghan Markle's Wedding Dress
- May 25, 2018
She resigned "in solidarity" with Sir Christopher Geidt, the Queen's private secretary, who suddenly announced last July he was suddenly leaving after 15 years of royal service. The prince first met Davy when she was at boarding school in the United Kingdom, and they got together properly in Cape Town during Harry's gap year in 2010. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
She resigned "in solidarity" with Sir Christopher Geidt, the Queen's private secretary, who suddenly announced last July he was suddenly leaving after 15 years of royal service. The prince first met Davy when she was at boarding school in the United Kingdom, and they got together properly in Cape Town during Harry's gap year in 2010. (more...)
Next Essential Phone cancelled, company up for sale
- May 25, 2018
Essential's first smartphone launched last August following a multi-week release delay. Essential is now actively shopping itself to potential suitors, one of the people said. The Essential Phone itself did not get any good sales traction. Actual number of units sold remains a mystery, but it can be deduced that Essential may have only been able to sell less than 88,000 units. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Essential's first smartphone launched last August following a multi-week release delay. Essential is now actively shopping itself to potential suitors, one of the people said. The Essential Phone itself did not get any good sales traction. Actual number of units sold remains a mystery, but it can be deduced that Essential may have only been able to sell less than 88,000 units. (more...)
Senate Clears Way for New Sexual Harassment Policy for Lawmakers
- May 25, 2018
The bipartisan bill passed by voice vote. But the bill is already not aging well. It also requires members of Congress to repay the Treasury for harassment and discrimination settlements. The House bill calls for semiannual reports . Now in the United States, sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers are paid by a Treasury account using taxpayers funding. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
The bipartisan bill passed by voice vote. But the bill is already not aging well. It also requires members of Congress to repay the Treasury for harassment and discrimination settlements. The House bill calls for semiannual reports . Now in the United States, sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers are paid by a Treasury account using taxpayers funding. (more...)
Canada Blocks Chinese Takeover on Security Concerns
- May 25, 2018
Also in 2017, the government of Justin Trudeau also allowed a Hong Kong firm to proceed with the takeover of ITF Technologies of Montreal, a leader in fibre-laser technology which can be used in directed-energy weapons. It was reported that Aecon's involvement in the construction of nuclear power stations, military facilities and communications infrastructure prompted concerns about the Chinese government indirectly acquiring control of Aecon. (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Also in 2017, the government of Justin Trudeau also allowed a Hong Kong firm to proceed with the takeover of ITF Technologies of Montreal, a leader in fibre-laser technology which can be used in directed-energy weapons. It was reported that Aecon's involvement in the construction of nuclear power stations, military facilities and communications infrastructure prompted concerns about the Chinese government indirectly acquiring control of Aecon. (more...)
'4 Years Down and Forever to Go' With Kanye West
- May 25, 2018
Kim shared the snap with her more than 111 million followers on the social media site, which showed the couple together on their wedding day on May 24, 2014. Meanwhile, Kim previously admitted she feels like the "luckiest mom in the world" to have her "three babies". The Kardashians and the Wests are throwing down on the season premiere of "Celebrity Family Feud"! Taking to KimKardashianWest.com on Wednesday, she said: "Our home decor taste tends to be minimal and modern but the kids' ... (more...)
- May 25, 2018
Kim shared the snap with her more than 111 million followers on the social media site, which showed the couple together on their wedding day on May 24, 2014. Meanwhile, Kim previously admitted she feels like the "luckiest mom in the world" to have her "three babies". The Kardashians and the Wests are throwing down on the season premiere of "Celebrity Family Feud"! Taking to KimKardashianWest.com on Wednesday, she said: "Our home decor taste tends to be minimal and modern but the kids' ... (more...)
Donald Trump Declares Military 'Ready' After Kim Jong Un Summit Collapses
- May 25, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday. Trump suggested the summit could still occur in Singapore on June 12 or a later date if North Korea changes its attitude. Trump beat Kim to it, issuing his own threat. Two sentences later, he suddenly warns Mr. Kim that America's nuclear weapons "are so massive and powerful that I pray to God they will never have to be used". (more...)
- May 25, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday. Trump suggested the summit could still occur in Singapore on June 12 or a later date if North Korea changes its attitude. Trump beat Kim to it, issuing his own threat. Two sentences later, he suddenly warns Mr. Kim that America's nuclear weapons "are so massive and powerful that I pray to God they will never have to be used". (more...)
Turkish President Erdogan hits currency storm month before polls
- May 24, 2018
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Chairman of the Tripartite Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegovic in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina May 20, 2018. The Central Bank kept its policy rate - the one-week repo rate - constant at 8 percent while the marginal funding and overnight borrowing rates were kept constant at 9.25 and 7.25 percent, respectively. (more...)
- May 24, 2018
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Chairman of the Tripartite Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegovic in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina May 20, 2018. The Central Bank kept its policy rate - the one-week repo rate - constant at 8 percent while the marginal funding and overnight borrowing rates were kept constant at 9.25 and 7.25 percent, respectively. (more...)
Two dead, several injured after train hits truck in northern Italy
- May 24, 2018
The accident, in which the train driver was killed, occured late Wednesday in northern Italy close to Turin, with three of the train's carriages coming off the rails, according to television footage. Rescuers were still searching the wreckage in the early hours of this morning looking for any trapped passengers. The Rfi regional railroad said the railway barrier had lowered properly before the train's approach but for reasons unknown the truck smashed through the barrier and ended up on ... (more...)
- May 24, 2018
The accident, in which the train driver was killed, occured late Wednesday in northern Italy close to Turin, with three of the train's carriages coming off the rails, according to television footage. Rescuers were still searching the wreckage in the early hours of this morning looking for any trapped passengers. The Rfi regional railroad said the railway barrier had lowered properly before the train's approach but for reasons unknown the truck smashed through the barrier and ended up on ... (more...)
China welcomes high-quality, competitive U.S. products: commerce ministry
- May 24, 2018
On the eve of talks last week with a Chinese trade envoy, Trump barged into the ZTE case by tweeting that he was working with President Xi Jinping to put ZTE "back in business, fast" and save tens of thousands of Chinese jobs. The reprieve for ZTE came just after Washington and Beijing on Saturday called a halt to a spiraling trade dispute sparked by United States accusations of China's unfair trade practices and the alleged theft of U.S. (more...)
- May 24, 2018
On the eve of talks last week with a Chinese trade envoy, Trump barged into the ZTE case by tweeting that he was working with President Xi Jinping to put ZTE "back in business, fast" and save tens of thousands of Chinese jobs. The reprieve for ZTE came just after Washington and Beijing on Saturday called a halt to a spiraling trade dispute sparked by United States accusations of China's unfair trade practices and the alleged theft of U.S. (more...)
JC Penney CEO Marvin Ellison Steps Down
- May 23, 2018
Penney. The Russell 2000 index of smaller company stocks rose 1 point, or 0.1 percent, to 1,639 after closing at record highs the last four days. Ellison has a track record in the home improvement industry, too, having spent 12 years in senior-level operations roles with competitor The Home Depot , including as executive vice president of US stores. (more...)
- May 23, 2018
Penney. The Russell 2000 index of smaller company stocks rose 1 point, or 0.1 percent, to 1,639 after closing at record highs the last four days. Ellison has a track record in the home improvement industry, too, having spent 12 years in senior-level operations roles with competitor The Home Depot , including as executive vice president of US stores. (more...)
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