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Oscar snubs: Martin Scorsese, Amy Adams, 'Finding Dory' miss out
- January 24, 2017
The enchanting movie musical is heavily favored in several of the top categories, including Best Picture , Best Director (32-year-old wunderkind Damien Chazelle) and Best Actress (Emma Stone). The 89th Academy Awards are scheduled for February 26 with host Jimmy Kimmel on ABC at 8:30 p.m. "With films like " Fences , ' 'Hidden Figures , ' 'Lion , ' 'Moonlight " all set for major nominations, it seems like diversity will thankfully win the day for this year's Oscar nominations", ... (more...)
- January 24, 2017
The enchanting movie musical is heavily favored in several of the top categories, including Best Picture , Best Director (32-year-old wunderkind Damien Chazelle) and Best Actress (Emma Stone). The 89th Academy Awards are scheduled for February 26 with host Jimmy Kimmel on ABC at 8:30 p.m. "With films like " Fences , ' 'Hidden Figures , ' 'Lion , ' 'Moonlight " all set for major nominations, it seems like diversity will thankfully win the day for this year's Oscar nominations", ... (more...)
Michael Dougherty confirmed as director of Godzilla 2
- January 24, 2017
There have been some bumps along the way, though, notably the departure of Mr. Edwards from the director's chair and a release date shuffle. Days after it was announced 'Krampus' director Michael Dougherty will be re-teaming with writer Zach Shields for 'Godzilla 2: King of Monsters' , it looks like there's more to the story! Dougherty previously directed the Christmas-themed horror movie Krampus , as well as the acclaimed Halloween anthology Trick R' Treat . (more...)
- January 24, 2017
There have been some bumps along the way, though, notably the departure of Mr. Edwards from the director's chair and a release date shuffle. Days after it was announced 'Krampus' director Michael Dougherty will be re-teaming with writer Zach Shields for 'Godzilla 2: King of Monsters' , it looks like there's more to the story! Dougherty previously directed the Christmas-themed horror movie Krampus , as well as the acclaimed Halloween anthology Trick R' Treat . (more...)
Michael Jackson's Daughter Is Convinced Her Father Was Murdered
- January 24, 2017
The 18-year-old aspiring actress was raised along with her two brothers Prince, 19, and Blanket, 14, exclusively by the late pop legend until his death in June 2009, which was ruled as an overdose from acute Propofol intoxication. She added: "Of course [I want justice]". She says: "I was insane". Read Rolling Stone's full piece here. "It was just self-hatred, low self-esteem, thinking that I couldn't do anything right, not thinking I was worthy of living anymore", she said . (more...)
- January 24, 2017
The 18-year-old aspiring actress was raised along with her two brothers Prince, 19, and Blanket, 14, exclusively by the late pop legend until his death in June 2009, which was ruled as an overdose from acute Propofol intoxication. She added: "Of course [I want justice]". She says: "I was insane". Read Rolling Stone's full piece here. "It was just self-hatred, low self-esteem, thinking that I couldn't do anything right, not thinking I was worthy of living anymore", she said . (more...)
San Diego area hotels honored among best in the U.S.
- January 24, 2017
TripAdvisor honored 7,612 properties in 109 countries, but here are the very best. A 33-bedroom family-run hotel, Lawton Court has only been open since 2014 and costs £78 a night. "Travelers planning 2017 trips can find inspiration for some of the best places to book around the world from this diverse group of outstanding accommodations". (more...)
- January 24, 2017
TripAdvisor honored 7,612 properties in 109 countries, but here are the very best. A 33-bedroom family-run hotel, Lawton Court has only been open since 2014 and costs £78 a night. "Travelers planning 2017 trips can find inspiration for some of the best places to book around the world from this diverse group of outstanding accommodations". (more...)
Viola Davis Nominated for Academy Award - See Rest of Nominatons
- January 24, 2017
Rhode Island's Viola Davis has been nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" for the movie " Fences ". Davis isn't the only one making history at this year's Oscars. She was nominated alongside her fellow editor, Nat Sanders, for Moonlight , which won the Golden Globe for Best Drama Motion Picture. This is shaping up to be a big awards season for Davis, as she's already won a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award for her Fences role. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Rhode Island's Viola Davis has been nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" for the movie " Fences ". Davis isn't the only one making history at this year's Oscars. She was nominated alongside her fellow editor, Nat Sanders, for Moonlight , which won the Golden Globe for Best Drama Motion Picture. This is shaping up to be a big awards season for Davis, as she's already won a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award for her Fences role. (more...)
Kylie Jenner Debuts Sleek New Hair -- Cue the Copycats!
- January 24, 2017
While the limits models go to stay slim are often not considered healthy, the supermodel is taking what she calls a scientific approach to eating less, by changing the colour of her walls. While the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star doesn't have much dance experience, we'd say she's pretty darn expressive and graceful. Decked out in chic Puma merch , the Kylie Lip Kit entrepreneur is shown in a variety of poses, including one particularly impressive shot in which she shows off her ... (more...)
- January 24, 2017
While the limits models go to stay slim are often not considered healthy, the supermodel is taking what she calls a scientific approach to eating less, by changing the colour of her walls. While the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star doesn't have much dance experience, we'd say she's pretty darn expressive and graceful. Decked out in chic Puma merch , the Kylie Lip Kit entrepreneur is shown in a variety of poses, including one particularly impressive shot in which she shows off her ... (more...)
Women's March On Washington Spreads Worldwide
- January 24, 2017
People are now also contrasting photos of the attendance of the inauguration and the Women's March. The organizers of the march emphasized that any and all "defenders of human rights" are welcome to attend. But, he got a look at demonstrators as his motorcade returned to the White House after his speech at the Central Intelligence Agency. Hannah Bryant, a 34-year-old museum worker, brought her four-year-old daughter - both of them wearing the bright pink "pussy hats" worn by U.S. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
People are now also contrasting photos of the attendance of the inauguration and the Women's March. The organizers of the march emphasized that any and all "defenders of human rights" are welcome to attend. But, he got a look at demonstrators as his motorcade returned to the White House after his speech at the Central Intelligence Agency. Hannah Bryant, a 34-year-old museum worker, brought her four-year-old daughter - both of them wearing the bright pink "pussy hats" worn by U.S. (more...)
Dennis Quaid Slams Movie's Abuse Allegations
- January 24, 2017
Polone also wrote that the events depicted in the video did not match up with what he witnessed during his weeks on set, when he saw animals being treated ethically and kindly. "When he was asked to perform the stunt from the other side of the pool, which was not how he had been doing it all day, he balked". Both Quaid and host Ellen DeGeneres took issue with the timing of the video's release, saying the mistreatment of the dog should have been brought to light as soon as it happened. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Polone also wrote that the events depicted in the video did not match up with what he witnessed during his weeks on set, when he saw animals being treated ethically and kindly. "When he was asked to perform the stunt from the other side of the pool, which was not how he had been doing it all day, he balked". Both Quaid and host Ellen DeGeneres took issue with the timing of the video's release, saying the mistreatment of the dog should have been brought to light as soon as it happened. (more...)
President Trump to quit Afghanistan
- January 24, 2017
In an open letter to the new US president published on one of its official web pages, the insurgent movement said the United States had lost credibility after spending a trillion dollars on a fruitless entanglement. Two of his top security appointments - retired Marine Corps General James Mattis as Secretary of Defense and former General Michael Flynn as National Security Adviser - both have extensive experience in Afghanistan. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
In an open letter to the new US president published on one of its official web pages, the insurgent movement said the United States had lost credibility after spending a trillion dollars on a fruitless entanglement. Two of his top security appointments - retired Marine Corps General James Mattis as Secretary of Defense and former General Michael Flynn as National Security Adviser - both have extensive experience in Afghanistan. (more...)
'Teen Mom 2' Star Jenelle Evans Shows-Off Tattooed Baby Bump
- January 24, 2017
In the image, a smiling Janelle wore a pair of low slung jeans and pulled her red top up to put her inked-up bump on full display as the nurse measured her growth. Ensley welcomes big brothers Jace from Evans' relationship with Andrew Lewis and Kaiser from her previous romance with Nathan Griffith . Jenelle was previously married to Cortland Evans. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
In the image, a smiling Janelle wore a pair of low slung jeans and pulled her red top up to put her inked-up bump on full display as the nurse measured her growth. Ensley welcomes big brothers Jace from Evans' relationship with Andrew Lewis and Kaiser from her previous romance with Nathan Griffith . Jenelle was previously married to Cortland Evans. (more...)
Keshia Knight Pulliam Gives Birth to First Child!
- January 24, 2017
Keshia Knight Pulliam has given birth to her first child amid split from former National Football League star Edgerton Hartwell. In July, she announced that the couple were expecting a baby girl. Hartwell, who played linebacker for the Falcons and who appeared a few times on The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2008, got engaged to Pulliam on New Year's Eve. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Keshia Knight Pulliam has given birth to her first child amid split from former National Football League star Edgerton Hartwell. In July, she announced that the couple were expecting a baby girl. Hartwell, who played linebacker for the Falcons and who appeared a few times on The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2008, got engaged to Pulliam on New Year's Eve. (more...)
Watch the 89th Oscars Nominations Livestream on AWN!
- January 24, 2017
The documentary feature category also highlighted work that engages with the history of racial division in the USA: " I Am Not Your Negro ", based on an unfinished James Baldwin book; Netflix's "13th" directed by Ava DuVernay, about race and the criminal justice system; and Ezra Edelman's sprawling account of O.J. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
The documentary feature category also highlighted work that engages with the history of racial division in the USA: " I Am Not Your Negro ", based on an unfinished James Baldwin book; Netflix's "13th" directed by Ava DuVernay, about race and the criminal justice system; and Ezra Edelman's sprawling account of O.J. (more...)
The Official Oscars Website Just Made A Really Awkward Mistake
- January 24, 2017
The Oscars made a huge mistake when they listed their nominees - and Irish actress Ruth Negga was affected. But the long-overdue actress' understated performance as a linguist communicating with aliens may have been too muted for voters, who otherwise welcomed the sci-fi drama with eight nominations including best picture . (more...)
- January 24, 2017
The Oscars made a huge mistake when they listed their nominees - and Irish actress Ruth Negga was affected. But the long-overdue actress' understated performance as a linguist communicating with aliens may have been too muted for voters, who otherwise welcomed the sci-fi drama with eight nominations including best picture . (more...)
Protesters across globe rally for women's rights
- January 24, 2017
She noted that women agitating for the right to vote in 1913 mounted a landmark march in Washington the day before the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson. "Isn't it wonderful", someone gushed on Facebook, "how we could have such a peaceful protest?" By evening, students had used their handmade signs to decorate the Walking Man sculpture at the South Pasadena Metro station, bringing the march's energy back with them. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
She noted that women agitating for the right to vote in 1913 mounted a landmark march in Washington the day before the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson. "Isn't it wonderful", someone gushed on Facebook, "how we could have such a peaceful protest?" By evening, students had used their handmade signs to decorate the Walking Man sculpture at the South Pasadena Metro station, bringing the march's energy back with them. (more...)
Oscars 2017: Did Amazon Studios just beat Netfilx to awards race?
- January 24, 2017
So for now, Amazon - 1, Netflix - 0. MA native Casey Affleck is up for a Best Actor Academy Award for his starring role in the film, in which he plays a janitor in Quincy forced to return to his hometown to be the legal guardian for his nephew after a death in the family. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
So for now, Amazon - 1, Netflix - 0. MA native Casey Affleck is up for a Best Actor Academy Award for his starring role in the film, in which he plays a janitor in Quincy forced to return to his hometown to be the legal guardian for his nephew after a death in the family. (more...)
Trump administration tells EPA to freeze all grants, contracts
- January 24, 2017
Additionally, the plan recommends that Trump issue an executive order prohibiting the EPA from overruling federal or state permit or regulatory decisions unless they clearly violate established law. "This may be a little wider than some previous administrations, but it's very similar to what others have done", he told ProPublica . And his nominee to run the agency, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, has repeatedly sued the EPA over the years, challenging its legal authority to regulate ... (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Additionally, the plan recommends that Trump issue an executive order prohibiting the EPA from overruling federal or state permit or regulatory decisions unless they clearly violate established law. "This may be a little wider than some previous administrations, but it's very similar to what others have done", he told ProPublica . And his nominee to run the agency, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, has repeatedly sued the EPA over the years, challenging its legal authority to regulate ... (more...)
Roman Polanski steps down as Cesar Awards president following outcry
- January 24, 2017
Polanski's lawyer Temime said the decision to pull out had been made "in order not to disturb the Cesars ceremonies, which should focus on the cinema and not on the appointment of the (event's) president". Women's minister Laurence Rossignol called the move "shocking". The choice of Polanski showed "an indifference with regard to the acts of which he is accused" and "a sort of banalisation of rape", she said. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Polanski's lawyer Temime said the decision to pull out had been made "in order not to disturb the Cesars ceremonies, which should focus on the cinema and not on the appointment of the (event's) president". Women's minister Laurence Rossignol called the move "shocking". The choice of Polanski showed "an indifference with regard to the acts of which he is accused" and "a sort of banalisation of rape", she said. (more...)
Taylor Swift Praises Those Who Marched in the Women's March
- January 24, 2017
The 27-year-old singer says that she is so proud to be a woman on a day like today. As someone pointed out to her in a blunt reply to her Tweet, she "stayed quiet all through the election process to ensure your record sales wouldn't fall victim to a divided U.S.". (more...)
- January 24, 2017
The 27-year-old singer says that she is so proud to be a woman on a day like today. As someone pointed out to her in a blunt reply to her Tweet, she "stayed quiet all through the election process to ensure your record sales wouldn't fall victim to a divided U.S.". (more...)
Black Panther: first pictures from movie shoot
- January 24, 2017
State Department escorting foreign diplomats on American soil. His own movie gives Marvel the chance to extend their shared universe further, and though the huge ensemble merry-go-round of the Infinity War films loom large on the horizon our interest is piqued by what will happen in Wakanda. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
State Department escorting foreign diplomats on American soil. His own movie gives Marvel the chance to extend their shared universe further, and though the huge ensemble merry-go-round of the Infinity War films loom large on the horizon our interest is piqued by what will happen in Wakanda. (more...)
The mad Lunar New Year travel rush in China well underway
- January 24, 2017
Originally, it was tied to the lunar-solar Chinese calendar; it began in the middle of the 12th month and ended around the middle of the first month with the waxing of the full moon. Rather, this case has been designed by emerging pop artist Jacky Tsai, a name that is lost on us but is apparently known for creating something for Alexander McQueen's 2008 menswear collection. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Originally, it was tied to the lunar-solar Chinese calendar; it began in the middle of the 12th month and ended around the middle of the first month with the waxing of the full moon. Rather, this case has been designed by emerging pop artist Jacky Tsai, a name that is lost on us but is apparently known for creating something for Alexander McQueen's 2008 menswear collection. (more...)
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