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Paul Anka will not perform at Donald Trump's inauguration
- January 14, 2017
Mr. Anka explained that he's now entangled in a two-year custody battle over his son, Ethan, and a new schedule conflicted with the January 20 inauguration, forcing him to cancel. Anka's revelation, then, that it's a simple scheduling conflict preventing him from performing at Trump's inauguration, rather than a political motivation, is awful luck for the soon to be president, who appears to be struggling to attract performers. (more...)
- January 14, 2017
Mr. Anka explained that he's now entangled in a two-year custody battle over his son, Ethan, and a new schedule conflicted with the January 20 inauguration, forcing him to cancel. Anka's revelation, then, that it's a simple scheduling conflict preventing him from performing at Trump's inauguration, rather than a political motivation, is awful luck for the soon to be president, who appears to be struggling to attract performers. (more...)
Flight 666 flew to HEL on Friday the 13th
- January 13, 2017
But, according to the Finnair officials, flight 666 to HEL on Friday the 13th did not have any trouble finding daredevil passengers willing to obtain tickets for the inauspicious flight set up as if to tempt Satan the Devil. Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is the name for the phobia of the number 666, while the fear of Friday the 13th is called Paraskevidekatriaphobia, which comes from the Greek paraskeví (meaning "Friday"), and dekatria (meaning "thirteen"). (more...)
- January 13, 2017
But, according to the Finnair officials, flight 666 to HEL on Friday the 13th did not have any trouble finding daredevil passengers willing to obtain tickets for the inauspicious flight set up as if to tempt Satan the Devil. Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is the name for the phobia of the number 666, while the fear of Friday the 13th is called Paraskevidekatriaphobia, which comes from the Greek paraskeví (meaning "Friday"), and dekatria (meaning "thirteen"). (more...)
Six more charged over Kim Kardashian armed robbery
- January 13, 2017
Kardashian West, 36, who was in the city for Paris Fashion Week, was held at gunpoint by masked men who stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from her - including a $4 million ring. Preliminary charges - the first in the case - were also filed against four other people on Thursday. Kardashian West, meanwhile, used Instagram to reveal that she's jetting to Dubai for her first major public appearance since the Paris ordeal headlining a Friday masterclass by her makeup artist Mario ... (more...)
- January 13, 2017
Kardashian West, 36, who was in the city for Paris Fashion Week, was held at gunpoint by masked men who stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from her - including a $4 million ring. Preliminary charges - the first in the case - were also filed against four other people on Thursday. Kardashian West, meanwhile, used Instagram to reveal that she's jetting to Dubai for her first major public appearance since the Paris ordeal headlining a Friday masterclass by her makeup artist Mario ... (more...)
Super Mario Odyssey Coming To Nintendo Switch Holiday 2017
- January 13, 2017
The console will cost 29,980 yen ($260) in Japan, £279.99 in the United Kingdom, and $299.99 in the U.S. This is more than what most analysts were expecting. It can attach to a docking station connected to a home TV, or travel with players by connecting two remote-like controllers called "Joy-Cons". The company says that 50 developers are now working on a library of 80 games for future release. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
The console will cost 29,980 yen ($260) in Japan, £279.99 in the United Kingdom, and $299.99 in the U.S. This is more than what most analysts were expecting. It can attach to a docking station connected to a home TV, or travel with players by connecting two remote-like controllers called "Joy-Cons". The company says that 50 developers are now working on a library of 80 games for future release. (more...)
Freezing Rain Could Happen, Slick Roads a Possibility
- January 13, 2017
Light snow is possible late Friday night and Saturday morning at the extreme north edge of the freezing rain area south of the city. Use caution if you're travelling into that area this weekend. Sunday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 30s. We'll start off the day in the mid 20s for those south of I-70 and upper teens for those north. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
Light snow is possible late Friday night and Saturday morning at the extreme north edge of the freezing rain area south of the city. Use caution if you're travelling into that area this weekend. Sunday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 30s. We'll start off the day in the mid 20s for those south of I-70 and upper teens for those north. (more...)
Tony Rosato, The Cartoon Voice Of Luigi, Dead At 62
- January 13, 2017
In 2005, he was charged with criminal harassment of his wife and daughter, and was later diagnosed with Capgras delusion , a mental disorder that causes people to perceive their loved ones as unsafe impostors. Rosato's many other credits included the crime drama " Night Heat ", in the role of Arthur "Whitey" Morelli; the series "The Adventures of Super Mario Bros". (more...)
- January 13, 2017
In 2005, he was charged with criminal harassment of his wife and daughter, and was later diagnosed with Capgras delusion , a mental disorder that causes people to perceive their loved ones as unsafe impostors. Rosato's many other credits included the crime drama " Night Heat ", in the role of Arthur "Whitey" Morelli; the series "The Adventures of Super Mario Bros". (more...)
Priyanka Chopra Involved in On-Set Accident While Filming 'Quantico'
- January 13, 2017
TMZ reports the 34-year-old beauty suffered a concussion after she slipped and fell on her head while performing a stunt. Oy. She was absent for a promotional event this week for the show, but her rep confirms that she is going to be fine and back to work after the weekend. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
TMZ reports the 34-year-old beauty suffered a concussion after she slipped and fell on her head while performing a stunt. Oy. She was absent for a promotional event this week for the show, but her rep confirms that she is going to be fine and back to work after the weekend. (more...)
Michael Flynn in frequent contact with Russia's ambassador to US
- January 13, 2017
One day after Obama announced the sanctions and expelled dozens of Russian officials from the U.S., Russian President Vladimir Putin said he did not plan to retaliate. The two people familiar with the issue, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said several calls between Flynn and Kislyak took place on December 29, the day of Obama's announcement. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
One day after Obama announced the sanctions and expelled dozens of Russian officials from the U.S., Russian President Vladimir Putin said he did not plan to retaliate. The two people familiar with the issue, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said several calls between Flynn and Kislyak took place on December 29, the day of Obama's announcement. (more...)
Screen Scene: Musical 'La La Land' bubbles over with romance
- January 13, 2017
The film is shot on CinemaScope and takes as a touchstone the CinemaScope classic "Rebel Without a Cause" - the couple watches a print of the film until it disintegrates then heads up to Griffith Observatory to continue the magic. "Here's to the ones who dream, foolish as they may seem". Accepting the honor at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, Stone - who won over strong contenders like 20th Century Women's two-time victor Annette Bening, perennial Golden Globes staple (and 30-time ... (more...)
- January 13, 2017
The film is shot on CinemaScope and takes as a touchstone the CinemaScope classic "Rebel Without a Cause" - the couple watches a print of the film until it disintegrates then heads up to Griffith Observatory to continue the magic. "Here's to the ones who dream, foolish as they may seem". Accepting the honor at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, Stone - who won over strong contenders like 20th Century Women's two-time victor Annette Bening, perennial Golden Globes staple (and 30-time ... (more...)
Doors Down to Perform at Pre-Inaguration Concert in Washington, DC
- January 13, 2017
With just a week to go, some acts have finally been announced for Trump's inauguration concert in Washington, DC. "I'm honored to be part of history again and sing for President-elect Donald Trump", the Grammy-winning singer says in a press release . (more...)
- January 13, 2017
With just a week to go, some acts have finally been announced for Trump's inauguration concert in Washington, DC. "I'm honored to be part of history again and sing for President-elect Donald Trump", the Grammy-winning singer says in a press release . (more...)
Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead will be in Deadpool 2
- January 13, 2017
The superhit movie was already a shoo-in to have a sequel and Wernick and Rhett revealed that they are now working on the script for the sequel movie. Negasonic Teenage Warhead represented the sarcastic side of Deadpool's upbeat humor and provided the flawless balance for his character to be put down in a subtle manner. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
The superhit movie was already a shoo-in to have a sequel and Wernick and Rhett revealed that they are now working on the script for the sequel movie. Negasonic Teenage Warhead represented the sarcastic side of Deadpool's upbeat humor and provided the flawless balance for his character to be put down in a subtle manner. (more...)
William Peter Blatty, Writer of 'The Exorcist,' Dies at 89
- January 13, 2017
Films written by Blatty include the I Am Legend adaptation THE OMEGA MAN (Blatty was not credited on the film ) and the Blake Edwards movies A SHOT IN THE DARK , GUNN , DARLING LILI , and WHAT DID YOU DO IN THE WAR, DADDY? Blatty was uninvolved in the production of John Boorman's 1977 sequel "Exorcist II: The Heretic", which was critically drubbed. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
Films written by Blatty include the I Am Legend adaptation THE OMEGA MAN (Blatty was not credited on the film ) and the Blake Edwards movies A SHOT IN THE DARK , GUNN , DARLING LILI , and WHAT DID YOU DO IN THE WAR, DADDY? Blatty was uninvolved in the production of John Boorman's 1977 sequel "Exorcist II: The Heretic", which was critically drubbed. (more...)
Emma Stone reveals how Dirty Dancing lift recreation caused 'full meltdown'
- January 13, 2017
Chazelle no doubt hoped Guy and Madeline would serve as a proof of concept, just as when he tried to mount his film Whiplash a few years later, he first shot one of its most fraught scenes as a short film to drum up money. 'I grew up loving the musicals from the 50s and assumed they were a thing of the past, ' Ryan told Graham. This is a complaint commonly registered by theater nerds about film adaptations of beloved shows. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
Chazelle no doubt hoped Guy and Madeline would serve as a proof of concept, just as when he tried to mount his film Whiplash a few years later, he first shot one of its most fraught scenes as a short film to drum up money. 'I grew up loving the musicals from the 50s and assumed they were a thing of the past, ' Ryan told Graham. This is a complaint commonly registered by theater nerds about film adaptations of beloved shows. (more...)
Meek Mill Says He'll Fight Drake Under This One Condition
- January 13, 2017
Just yesterday RiFF RaFF said he wanted to fight 50 Cent for $2 million. "I'll whip Soulja Boy's ass", Mill says before turning his words towards his nemesis. The clip was posted on Instagram on Thursday by DJ Akademiks. Although Meek and Drizzy haven't been as active in their beef lately, they haven't really shown any signs of reconciliation, even though the Canadian recently promised to never perform " Back to Back " anymore during a New Year's Eve show in Las Vegas, USA. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
Just yesterday RiFF RaFF said he wanted to fight 50 Cent for $2 million. "I'll whip Soulja Boy's ass", Mill says before turning his words towards his nemesis. The clip was posted on Instagram on Thursday by DJ Akademiks. Although Meek and Drizzy haven't been as active in their beef lately, they haven't really shown any signs of reconciliation, even though the Canadian recently promised to never perform " Back to Back " anymore during a New Year's Eve show in Las Vegas, USA. (more...)
'Feud' Season 2? Ryan Murphy Jokes About Taylor Swift vs. Katy Perry
- January 13, 2017
After the panel, Murphy tells Us that, although Feud has yet to earn a second-season pickup, he has started thinking about which other famous dustups could be potential fodder for the show. "I think the scope of the show can go back in history and doesn't have to be modern", he continues. The prolific TV producer joked about wanting to see Meryl Streep play herself in a season focusing on Donald Trump. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
After the panel, Murphy tells Us that, although Feud has yet to earn a second-season pickup, he has started thinking about which other famous dustups could be potential fodder for the show. "I think the scope of the show can go back in history and doesn't have to be modern", he continues. The prolific TV producer joked about wanting to see Meryl Streep play herself in a season focusing on Donald Trump. (more...)
Watch Michelle Obama Surprise People Recording Thank You Messages To Her
- January 13, 2017
Michelle Obama is a PR dream. Michelle Obama wearing silver pumps on " The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ". There were certainly a lot of tears in the studio, as well-wishers thanked the First Lady for her philanthropy work and for being an inspirational figure. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
Michelle Obama is a PR dream. Michelle Obama wearing silver pumps on " The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ". There were certainly a lot of tears in the studio, as well-wishers thanked the First Lady for her philanthropy work and for being an inspirational figure. (more...)
Kim Kardashian driver no longer considered robbery suspect
- January 13, 2017
If you mess with Kim Kardashian, 36, you're messing with the entire Kardashian clan including her man Kanye West, 39. Investigators believe they have detained five men who took part in the theft including a 72-year-old and a 60-year-old, both with long criminal records for robbery. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
If you mess with Kim Kardashian, 36, you're messing with the entire Kardashian clan including her man Kanye West, 39. Investigators believe they have detained five men who took part in the theft including a 72-year-old and a 60-year-old, both with long criminal records for robbery. (more...)
La La Land, Moonlight nominated for DGA Awards
- January 13, 2017
The nominations are the first DGA nods for Chazelle, Jenkins, Lonergan and Villeneuve. The nomination is the first major awards recognition for the film and the director who has been marred in controversy. There have only been seven occasions since its inception in 1948 when the DGA Top Feature Film victor failed to win Best Director at the film industry's biggest awards. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
The nominations are the first DGA nods for Chazelle, Jenkins, Lonergan and Villeneuve. The nomination is the first major awards recognition for the film and the director who has been marred in controversy. There have only been seven occasions since its inception in 1948 when the DGA Top Feature Film victor failed to win Best Director at the film industry's biggest awards. (more...)
Buzzfeed just did Donald Trump a huge favor
- January 13, 2017
A source said Steele feared a backlash from Moscow and that he went into hiding before his identity was revealed. A former British security services officer who is believed to have prepared memos claiming Russian Federation has compromising material on US President-elect Donald Trump has gone in to hiding. (more...)
- January 13, 2017
A source said Steele feared a backlash from Moscow and that he went into hiding before his identity was revealed. A former British security services officer who is believed to have prepared memos claiming Russian Federation has compromising material on US President-elect Donald Trump has gone in to hiding. (more...)
Jackie Evancho's Transgender Sister Won't Be at Inauguration
- January 13, 2017
Although Juliet is steadfast in supporting her sister, she won't be attending won't be traveling with the family to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration . The sisters said that the decision had nothing to do with politics. "We're fighting [Juliet's trans] discrimination at the high school". Juliet is apparently unable to attend due to "prior engagements". (more...)
- January 13, 2017
Although Juliet is steadfast in supporting her sister, she won't be attending won't be traveling with the family to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration . The sisters said that the decision had nothing to do with politics. "We're fighting [Juliet's trans] discrimination at the high school". Juliet is apparently unable to attend due to "prior engagements". (more...)
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