Arts&Culture
Harvey Weinstein’s Defense Rests, Mogul Won’t Testify in Rape Trial
- February 11, 2020
She also said she didn't recognize the hotel suite and didn't remember following along as Weinstein sought to continue the conversation in his room while he got ready for an awards presentation, as Young alleged. Weinstein, 67, faces life imprisonment if convicted of predatory sexual assault charges related to ex-actress Jessica Mann and former production assistant Mimi Haleyi. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
She also said she didn't recognize the hotel suite and didn't remember following along as Weinstein sought to continue the conversation in his room while he got ready for an awards presentation, as Young alleged. Weinstein, 67, faces life imprisonment if convicted of predatory sexual assault charges related to ex-actress Jessica Mann and former production assistant Mimi Haleyi. (more...)
Queen summons Harry and Meghan back to the United Kingdom for Commonwealth Service
- February 11, 2020
This event comes as a change for the couple, who have been leading a much quieter life in Canada since stepping down from their official royal duties. Meghan was also present to support her husband. The royal borrowed the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara from her grandmother the Queen for the ceremony, pairing the stunning headpiece with a lovely gown designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
This event comes as a change for the couple, who have been leading a much quieter life in Canada since stepping down from their official royal duties. Meghan was also present to support her husband. The royal borrowed the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara from her grandmother the Queen for the ceremony, pairing the stunning headpiece with a lovely gown designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos. (more...)
Renee Zellweger: I'm more appreciative of success
- February 11, 2020
Renee Zellweger won best actress at the Oscars for her portrayal of Judy Garland . "My immigrant folks who came here with nothing but each other and a belief in the American dream, how about this?" When London-based producer David Livingstone met her to discuss her plan to play Judy Garland in the last months of her life during her Talk of the Town tour, Zellweger immediately intervened. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
Renee Zellweger won best actress at the Oscars for her portrayal of Judy Garland . "My immigrant folks who came here with nothing but each other and a belief in the American dream, how about this?" When London-based producer David Livingstone met her to discuss her plan to play Judy Garland in the last months of her life during her Talk of the Town tour, Zellweger immediately intervened. (more...)
Britain's William and Kate to visit to Ireland in March
- February 11, 2020
It is not yet known which states the Royal couple will visit. The couple also used their Instagram page on Australia Day to pay tribute to the "incredible strength and resilience" of Australians affected by the fires. After missing his first shot, Prince Charles , 71, unexpectedly walked towards his son and pushed his wheelchair closer to the rim so he could score, causing onlookers to erupt into laughter. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
It is not yet known which states the Royal couple will visit. The couple also used their Instagram page on Australia Day to pay tribute to the "incredible strength and resilience" of Australians affected by the fires. After missing his first shot, Prince Charles , 71, unexpectedly walked towards his son and pushed his wheelchair closer to the rim so he could score, causing onlookers to erupt into laughter. (more...)
Backstreet Boys to play Massachusetts, Connecticut on upcoming tour
- February 11, 2020
OMG! The Backstreet Boys are bringing their DNA World Tour back to North America - including another stop in Chicago. The boys will be returning to Rogers Arena once again with an August 9 show. Fan club pre-sale starts tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 10 a.m. local time. They come out to party and sing at the top of their lungs, and we feed off that energy. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
OMG! The Backstreet Boys are bringing their DNA World Tour back to North America - including another stop in Chicago. The boys will be returning to Rogers Arena once again with an August 9 show. Fan club pre-sale starts tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 10 a.m. local time. They come out to party and sing at the top of their lungs, and we feed off that energy. (more...)
Natalie Portman Has a Message to the Academy Hidden in Her Cape
- February 11, 2020
As Portman used her garb to highlight the contributions women have made to Hollywood that were being overlooked by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Issa Rae , who was announcing the Oscar nominees, had a dig at the Academy during the broadcast, saying "congratulations to those men" after noticing Gerwig's snub. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
As Portman used her garb to highlight the contributions women have made to Hollywood that were being overlooked by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Issa Rae , who was announcing the Oscar nominees, had a dig at the Academy during the broadcast, saying "congratulations to those men" after noticing Gerwig's snub. (more...)
Elton John and Bernie Taupin win original song Oscar
- February 11, 2020
John had won an Oscar previously in 1995 for " Can You Feel the Love Tonight? " from the animated blockbuster "The Lion King ", but its lyrics were written by Tim Rice. "We never won a Grammy, we never got anything together". He usually's running his annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, along with his husband, David Furnish . (more...)
- February 11, 2020
John had won an Oscar previously in 1995 for " Can You Feel the Love Tonight? " from the animated blockbuster "The Lion King ", but its lyrics were written by Tim Rice. "We never won a Grammy, we never got anything together". He usually's running his annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, along with his husband, David Furnish . (more...)
Idina Menzel joined by Elsas from around the world at Oscars
- February 11, 2020
Here's what fans are saying about this movie and its recognition from the award show. This past year was a pretty big year for Disney . Reimagined adaptations like Aladdin, Dumbo , and The Lion King premiered in theaters. Idina Menzel (C) and fellow singers such as Gisela Castellan, Lisa Stokke , Anna Buturlina , and Maria Lucia Rosenberg perform onstage during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
Here's what fans are saying about this movie and its recognition from the award show. This past year was a pretty big year for Disney . Reimagined adaptations like Aladdin, Dumbo , and The Lion King premiered in theaters. Idina Menzel (C) and fellow singers such as Gisela Castellan, Lisa Stokke , Anna Buturlina , and Maria Lucia Rosenberg perform onstage during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (more...)
Oscars 2020: Laura Dern wins Best Supporting Actress for 'Marriage Story'
- February 11, 2020
I say if you're really blessed, you get them as your parents", an emotional Dern said in accepting the trophy. Dern's parents are actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. "To the girls, to the women, to the mothers and the daughters who hear the music bubbling within, please speak up", Guðnadóttir said in her acceptance speech. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
I say if you're really blessed, you get them as your parents", an emotional Dern said in accepting the trophy. Dern's parents are actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. "To the girls, to the women, to the mothers and the daughters who hear the music bubbling within, please speak up", Guðnadóttir said in her acceptance speech. (more...)
After Winning an Oscar, Taika Waititi Sounds Off About...Apple Keyboards?
- February 11, 2020
You know what I'm talking about. He had a few moments of seriousness. Waititi also commented on the rise of Nazism, especially when compared to the end of World War II. Waititi said with a straight face. "We've just got to fix those keyboards. The WGA needs to step in". While it's always hard to tell whether Waititi is joking due to his deadpan nature, it does seem he is quite serious about his desire to see Apple fix its MacBook keyboards. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
You know what I'm talking about. He had a few moments of seriousness. Waititi also commented on the rise of Nazism, especially when compared to the end of World War II. Waititi said with a straight face. "We've just got to fix those keyboards. The WGA needs to step in". While it's always hard to tell whether Waititi is joking due to his deadpan nature, it does seem he is quite serious about his desire to see Apple fix its MacBook keyboards. (more...)
‘Birds of Prey’ Lays an Egg at the Box Office
- February 11, 2020
The lure of R-rated superhero fare has always come with potential tradeoffs. It's no secret that Margot Robbie's Birds of Prey isn't earning the numbers that Warner Bros. Unprotected and on the run, Quinn faces the wrath of narcissistic crime boss Black Mask, his right-hand man, Victor Zsasz, and every other thug in the city. (more...)
- February 11, 2020
The lure of R-rated superhero fare has always come with potential tradeoffs. It's no secret that Margot Robbie's Birds of Prey isn't earning the numbers that Warner Bros. Unprotected and on the run, Quinn faces the wrath of narcissistic crime boss Black Mask, his right-hand man, Victor Zsasz, and every other thug in the city. (more...)
Prince Andrew's Daughter Princess Beatrice to Marry in May
- February 07, 2020
The palace says 31-year-old Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi , 37, will Wednesday in the Chapel Royal of St. James's Palace. However, the couple are said to be keen to have a "more private" wedding, and The Chapel Royal is the flawless venue for them to do so. (more...)
- February 07, 2020
The palace says 31-year-old Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi , 37, will Wednesday in the Chapel Royal of St. James's Palace. However, the couple are said to be keen to have a "more private" wedding, and The Chapel Royal is the flawless venue for them to do so. (more...)
MP defends choice to wear off-the-shoulder dress in Parliament
- February 07, 2020
Brabin was raising a point of order in the Commons on Downing Street's decision to order senior journalists from some of the UK's major news organisations to leave before a briefing on Boris Johnson's Brexit plans. "I wore it yesterday, I'll wear it again", she said. "It's a shoulder, get over it", another said. However, she further explained how her dress had slightly slipped as she spoke in parliament. (more...)
- February 07, 2020
Brabin was raising a point of order in the Commons on Downing Street's decision to order senior journalists from some of the UK's major news organisations to leave before a briefing on Boris Johnson's Brexit plans. "I wore it yesterday, I'll wear it again", she said. "It's a shoulder, get over it", another said. However, she further explained how her dress had slightly slipped as she spoke in parliament. (more...)
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mozzi’s wedding date revealed!
- February 06, 2020
The scandal related to Prince Andrew of York caused a big shock wave on the celebrations of the princess, with the greatest outcome related to the direct broadcast of her royal wedding on TV: neither BBC nor ITV, the two main British networks, have made a decision to cover it (but don't worry, for first-hand photos there will always be Instagram! ). (more...)
- February 06, 2020
The scandal related to Prince Andrew of York caused a big shock wave on the celebrations of the princess, with the greatest outcome related to the direct broadcast of her royal wedding on TV: neither BBC nor ITV, the two main British networks, have made a decision to cover it (but don't worry, for first-hand photos there will always be Instagram! ). (more...)
School Forced to Pay Fine For Playing 'Lion King' As Fundraiser
- February 06, 2020
Disney's licensing agent has hit a California elementary school PTA group with a $250 bill for showing The Lion King during a school fundraiser. PTA president David Rose also told CNN , "One of the dads bought the movie at Best Buy..." While the school does not understand just how specifically the business found the film was played, Rose claimed the school's PTA will certainly "somewhat begrudgingly" cover the expense of the testing. (more...)
- February 06, 2020
Disney's licensing agent has hit a California elementary school PTA group with a $250 bill for showing The Lion King during a school fundraiser. PTA president David Rose also told CNN , "One of the dads bought the movie at Best Buy..." While the school does not understand just how specifically the business found the film was played, Rose claimed the school's PTA will certainly "somewhat begrudgingly" cover the expense of the testing. (more...)
UK Government, At Odds With Media, Set to Review BBC Funding
- February 06, 2020
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, recently said he was thinking of abolishing it altogether. "We must all be open minded about the future of the license fee beyond this point", she said. In 2018, more than 121,000 people were convicted and fined for license fee evasion. The BBC issued a robust defence, reminding the Culture Secretary of the SeeSaw project of ten years ago: "The BBC tried to set up a Netflix service a decade ago while they were still sending DVDs in the post, but was ... (more...)
- February 06, 2020
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, recently said he was thinking of abolishing it altogether. "We must all be open minded about the future of the license fee beyond this point", she said. In 2018, more than 121,000 people were convicted and fined for license fee evasion. The BBC issued a robust defence, reminding the Culture Secretary of the SeeSaw project of ten years ago: "The BBC tried to set up a Netflix service a decade ago while they were still sending DVDs in the post, but was ... (more...)
Service set for members of family who died with Kobe Bryant
- February 06, 2020
Numerous callers also mentioned the fog and explosive-noise in the area, including the smoke as it traveled throughout the Calabasas hills. "We're looking at the flames right now on the hills", he added. Other calls described being able to hear the helicopter, or the impact, but not see it. "I looked at him and said, 'Oh, she's going to be the best female basketball player in the world.' He was just so proud of what he said". (more...)
- February 06, 2020
Numerous callers also mentioned the fog and explosive-noise in the area, including the smoke as it traveled throughout the Calabasas hills. "We're looking at the flames right now on the hills", he added. Other calls described being able to hear the helicopter, or the impact, but not see it. "I looked at him and said, 'Oh, she's going to be the best female basketball player in the world.' He was just so proud of what he said". (more...)
Coronavirus outbreak: Champagne outlines change to evacuation flight for Canadians from Wuhan
- February 06, 2020
Trudeau said. The Chinese government will not allow anyone presenting symptoms to fly on the charter flight, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said on Monday. And government officials were reaching out to 251 Canadians stranded on a cruise ship in Japan. In total, 126 people have been tested nationally, with only four positives, said Dr. (more...)
- February 06, 2020
Trudeau said. The Chinese government will not allow anyone presenting symptoms to fly on the charter flight, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said on Monday. And government officials were reaching out to 251 Canadians stranded on a cruise ship in Japan. In total, 126 people have been tested nationally, with only four positives, said Dr. (more...)
Saw 9 Trailer Arrives: Chris Rock and Samuel L
- February 05, 2020
He previous said: "I love Saw , but I was like 'wow, it has nearly no humour at all.' So, it seemed like a good place...good fertile ground..." But possibly extra importantly, the latter movies on this once-innovative franchise had been convoluted and redundant-sufficient in an effort to make even longtime fanatics surrender. (more...)
- February 05, 2020
He previous said: "I love Saw , but I was like 'wow, it has nearly no humour at all.' So, it seemed like a good place...good fertile ground..." But possibly extra importantly, the latter movies on this once-innovative franchise had been convoluted and redundant-sufficient in an effort to make even longtime fanatics surrender. (more...)
Well-wishers welcome Kate and William to lifeboat station
- February 05, 2020
The duchess, rugged up against the biting sea air in a typically sleek navy coat over a red winter dress and black boots, was there to tour the Mumbles Lifeboat station on Mumbles Pier in Swansea when she spotted two familiar faces in the crowd. (more...)
- February 05, 2020
The duchess, rugged up against the biting sea air in a typically sleek navy coat over a red winter dress and black boots, was there to tour the Mumbles Lifeboat station on Mumbles Pier in Swansea when she spotted two familiar faces in the crowd. (more...)
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