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Creator of Rainbow Flag, Symbol of Gay Rights, Dies at 65
- April 03, 2017
Randy Shilts, in his groundbreaking book about the experiences of gays who served in the military while LGBT people were banned from serving, " Conduct Unbecoming ", featured a story on Gilbert's experience. In 1978, gay rights activist Gilbert Baker sewed a flag of rainbow stripes in an effort to unite the gay and lesbian community under a symbol of positivity and love. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Randy Shilts, in his groundbreaking book about the experiences of gays who served in the military while LGBT people were banned from serving, " Conduct Unbecoming ", featured a story on Gilbert's experience. In 1978, gay rights activist Gilbert Baker sewed a flag of rainbow stripes in an effort to unite the gay and lesbian community under a symbol of positivity and love. (more...)
N.K. state media reports Park's arrest
- April 03, 2017
Park, the daughter of late dictator Park Chung-Hee, is the third former leader to be arrested over corruption in Asia's fourth-largest economy, where politics and big business have always been closely tied. South Korea will hold an election in May to choose Park's successor. Park was taken into custody at her home and taken to a detention centre. Shortly after 3 a.m., Judge Kang Bu-young issued the warrant and Park was taken to a jail outside Seoul . (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Park, the daughter of late dictator Park Chung-Hee, is the third former leader to be arrested over corruption in Asia's fourth-largest economy, where politics and big business have always been closely tied. South Korea will hold an election in May to choose Park's successor. Park was taken into custody at her home and taken to a detention centre. Shortly after 3 a.m., Judge Kang Bu-young issued the warrant and Park was taken to a jail outside Seoul . (more...)
Bob Dylan picks up Nobel Prize in private ceremony in Sweden
- April 03, 2017
He received the award in a private gathering Saturday in Sweden. https://t.co/ELLvFkl12F pic.twitter.com/MEgocXkv5M- Chicago Sun-Times (Suntimes) April 1, 2017 Dylan was already in the Swedish Capital to perform two packed out concerts on April 1st and 2nd. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
He received the award in a private gathering Saturday in Sweden. https://t.co/ELLvFkl12F pic.twitter.com/MEgocXkv5M- Chicago Sun-Times (Suntimes) April 1, 2017 Dylan was already in the Swedish Capital to perform two packed out concerts on April 1st and 2nd. (more...)
'Boss Baby' dethrones 'Beauty and the Beast' with $49M debut
- April 03, 2017
It opened with an estimated $19 million in the USA, which is likely far below what the studio would have hoped to see for its effects-heavy blockbuster with a reported budget of $110 million. The Lionsgate production features Dacre Montgomery, RJ Cyler, Naomi Scott, Becky G and Ludi Lin as high schoolers with superpowers who battle the nefarious Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks). (more...)
- April 03, 2017
It opened with an estimated $19 million in the USA, which is likely far below what the studio would have hoped to see for its effects-heavy blockbuster with a reported budget of $110 million. The Lionsgate production features Dacre Montgomery, RJ Cyler, Naomi Scott, Becky G and Ludi Lin as high schoolers with superpowers who battle the nefarious Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks). (more...)
WrestleMania 33 Results: Triple H vs Seth Rollins
- April 03, 2017
A special statue dedicated to WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is set to be unveiled later tonight at 7pm EST. When Rollins regained momentum, he suplexed Triple H from the top rope and followed with a falcon arrow. Rollins rolls into the ring and Triple H follows. Triple H lets Rollins go and picks up the sledgehammer. They did a spot where Rollins went for a sunset flip and his knee collapsed. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
A special statue dedicated to WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is set to be unveiled later tonight at 7pm EST. When Rollins regained momentum, he suplexed Triple H from the top rope and followed with a falcon arrow. Rollins rolls into the ring and Triple H follows. Triple H lets Rollins go and picks up the sledgehammer. They did a spot where Rollins went for a sunset flip and his knee collapsed. (more...)
What to Really Expect From Lesnar-Goldberg at WrestleMania 33?
- April 03, 2017
At the Royal Rumble 2017 , Goldberg eliminated Brock Lesnar. And to know they were choosing me to represent that title at that moment, which will be replayed for years and years and years, it meant a lot . He may not be at every Raw pay-per-view. This time the WWE Universal title is on the line - but in his six month comeback Goldberg has wrestled a grand total of about one hour so you get the feeling it's going to be Lesnar's time . (more...)
- April 03, 2017
At the Royal Rumble 2017 , Goldberg eliminated Brock Lesnar. And to know they were choosing me to represent that title at that moment, which will be replayed for years and years and years, it meant a lot . He may not be at every Raw pay-per-view. This time the WWE Universal title is on the line - but in his six month comeback Goldberg has wrestled a grand total of about one hour so you get the feeling it's going to be Lesnar's time . (more...)
Nicole Kidman Still Cries Listening to Keith Urban's Music
- April 03, 2017
Aside from hopefully collecting some hardware at the awards, Urban will also perform two songs: "Blue Ain't Your Color" and "The Fighter", which he will sing with Carrie Underwood. "I remember when he first played it for me, and I started to cry because ... he writes these things - they come out of I don't know - and they're like lovely gifts", the actress said. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Aside from hopefully collecting some hardware at the awards, Urban will also perform two songs: "Blue Ain't Your Color" and "The Fighter", which he will sing with Carrie Underwood. "I remember when he first played it for me, and I started to cry because ... he writes these things - they come out of I don't know - and they're like lovely gifts", the actress said. (more...)
'Walking Dead': Who Died in the Season 7 Finale?
- April 03, 2017
Sasha was placed in a casket for the ride to Hilltop as part of Negan's plan get all the guns they collected and kill one of them. Sasha, who was adamant about not being used as a pawn against her people, winds up taking Eugene's poison pill before they left the Sanctuary. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Sasha was placed in a casket for the ride to Hilltop as part of Negan's plan get all the guns they collected and kill one of them. Sasha, who was adamant about not being used as a pawn against her people, winds up taking Eugene's poison pill before they left the Sanctuary. (more...)
Kim Kardashian And North West Showed Ariana Grande Some Backstage Love
- April 03, 2017
During a conversation with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé', Kim revealed that she and Kanye were leaning toward surrogacy. Kim then reveals that her doctor told her "absolutely not" to carry another baby. "I don't see anyone right now, especially Khloe", he says, later confessing that he weights 295 pounds and wants to get healthier. "I'm anxious, because it could be very unsafe", she says. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
During a conversation with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé', Kim revealed that she and Kanye were leaning toward surrogacy. Kim then reveals that her doctor told her "absolutely not" to carry another baby. "I don't see anyone right now, especially Khloe", he says, later confessing that he weights 295 pounds and wants to get healthier. "I'm anxious, because it could be very unsafe", she says. (more...)
Schiff treating Flynn immunity request with 'healthy skepticism'
- April 03, 2017
Flynn resigned as national security adviser after it became public that he misled Vice President Mike Pence about his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the United States, Sergey Kislyak. The FBI and the House and Senate intelligence committees are investigating claims of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russians who hacked Democratic Party officials close to nominee Hillary Clinton - a sprawling set of probes that now involve the recent actions of other officials. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Flynn resigned as national security adviser after it became public that he misled Vice President Mike Pence about his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the United States, Sergey Kislyak. The FBI and the House and Senate intelligence committees are investigating claims of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russians who hacked Democratic Party officials close to nominee Hillary Clinton - a sprawling set of probes that now involve the recent actions of other officials. (more...)
The Hardy Boys Return At WrestleMania, New RAW Tag Team Champions
- April 03, 2017
As the RAW Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Ladder match was set to begin, The New Day came out and announced that a fourth team was entering the match. One of the best tag-teams in wrestling history have returned to WWE . They weren't the only ones that went insane, as Twitter lost their minds over them returning as well. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
As the RAW Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Ladder match was set to begin, The New Day came out and announced that a fourth team was entering the match. One of the best tag-teams in wrestling history have returned to WWE . They weren't the only ones that went insane, as Twitter lost their minds over them returning as well. (more...)
'Diverse opinions' over Martin McGuinness
- April 03, 2017
Following his handshake with the Queen five years ago, Mr McGuinness said their meeting had the potential to define "a new relationship between Britain and Ireland and between the Irish people themselves". I express my honest sympathy to Martin McGuinness's wife, family and friends on the news of his death. Lord Tebbit, the former Cabinet minister whose wife, Margaret, was paralysed when the IRA bombed their Brighton hotel during the Conservative Party conference in 1984, spoke for them all ... (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Following his handshake with the Queen five years ago, Mr McGuinness said their meeting had the potential to define "a new relationship between Britain and Ireland and between the Irish people themselves". I express my honest sympathy to Martin McGuinness's wife, family and friends on the news of his death. Lord Tebbit, the former Cabinet minister whose wife, Margaret, was paralysed when the IRA bombed their Brighton hotel during the Conservative Party conference in 1984, spoke for them all ... (more...)
Drew McIntyre Signs with WWE NXT
- April 03, 2017
It'll be interesting to see when and where we first see the former WWE superstar in action. Roode became NXT champion at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio the night before the Royal Rumble. WWE usually calls up several talents from NXT right after WrestleMania. On one hand, he has the main roster experience, and also, he could be what NXT needs to take it to the next level. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
It'll be interesting to see when and where we first see the former WWE superstar in action. Roode became NXT champion at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio the night before the Royal Rumble. WWE usually calls up several talents from NXT right after WrestleMania. On one hand, he has the main roster experience, and also, he could be what NXT needs to take it to the next level. (more...)
Trump turns to Dems after health care loss
- April 03, 2017
Obstruction and outrage, with a behind-the-scene undermining of the ACA had become a powerful method of persuasion; whether it was disingenuously voting to repeal the ACA dozens of times, to refusing to participate in the expansion of Medicaid, the GOP decided long ago that their best bet in killing Obamacare was to do what they could to make sure it didn't work. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Obstruction and outrage, with a behind-the-scene undermining of the ACA had become a powerful method of persuasion; whether it was disingenuously voting to repeal the ACA dozens of times, to refusing to participate in the expansion of Medicaid, the GOP decided long ago that their best bet in killing Obamacare was to do what they could to make sure it didn't work. (more...)
RIP, Crayola Has Officially Retired This Crayon Color
- April 03, 2017
The company announced Friday morning that "Dandelion" will be replaced by a new color in the blue family. Last week, the crayon company announced on Facebook that it will be retiring one of the iconic colors from its 24-count box this Friday on National Crayon Day of all days. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The company announced Friday morning that "Dandelion" will be replaced by a new color in the blue family. Last week, the crayon company announced on Facebook that it will be retiring one of the iconic colors from its 24-count box this Friday on National Crayon Day of all days. (more...)
U.S. 'understands' Israeli decision to build new settlement in occupied West Bank
- April 03, 2017
It is meant to house residents of the West Bank outpost of Amona, which was demolished last month after Israel's high court ruled that it was built on privately owned Palestinian land. Even though all settlements are illegal under worldwide law, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised the settlers from Amona that he would build them a new settlement. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
It is meant to house residents of the West Bank outpost of Amona, which was demolished last month after Israel's high court ruled that it was built on privately owned Palestinian land. Even though all settlements are illegal under worldwide law, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised the settlers from Amona that he would build them a new settlement. (more...)
Prince Jackson honors dad with massive wing tattoo
- April 03, 2017
While the late singer has inspired all sorts of ink in the past, there's definitely something immensely special about his son choosing to honor his legacy in this way. "To me, well, he was the king of my heart". That is a wonderful creed and we wish him good luck in achieving his dreams just like the late Michael Jackson did. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
While the late singer has inspired all sorts of ink in the past, there's definitely something immensely special about his son choosing to honor his legacy in this way. "To me, well, he was the king of my heart". That is a wonderful creed and we wish him good luck in achieving his dreams just like the late Michael Jackson did. (more...)
Here's How a 'Ghost in the Shell' Sequel Could Totally Happen
- April 03, 2017
Between Snow White and the Huntsman and now Ghost in the Shell , I have no doubt that director Rupert Sanders can craft some impressive visuals. To celebrate, we host an image gallery of stills and artwork from the film, along with details of the Ghost in the Shell steelbook that can already be pre-ordered, and a new Paramount behind-the-scenes clip titled "Major Action". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Between Snow White and the Huntsman and now Ghost in the Shell , I have no doubt that director Rupert Sanders can craft some impressive visuals. To celebrate, we host an image gallery of stills and artwork from the film, along with details of the Ghost in the Shell steelbook that can already be pre-ordered, and a new Paramount behind-the-scenes clip titled "Major Action". (more...)
White House was wrong for withholding intelligence documents: US lawmaker
- April 03, 2017
Nunes flew back to his Central California district and told local media outlets that the information he saw "may be legal, but I'm not sure that it's right". Trump has accused former President Barack Obama of having his "wires tapped" at Trump Tower prior to the election, without providing evidence. The White House spokesman went on to say that, after Trump claimed on March 4 that Obama had his "wires tapped" in Trump Tower past year, National Security Council (NSC) staff had found ... (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Nunes flew back to his Central California district and told local media outlets that the information he saw "may be legal, but I'm not sure that it's right". Trump has accused former President Barack Obama of having his "wires tapped" at Trump Tower prior to the election, without providing evidence. The White House spokesman went on to say that, after Trump claimed on March 4 that Obama had his "wires tapped" in Trump Tower past year, National Security Council (NSC) staff had found ... (more...)
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman releases statemen on Trump University settlement
- April 03, 2017
A judge said Thursday he will issue a r. Curiel considered a last-ditch effort by a Florida litigant, Sherri Simpson, that could have derailed the settlement effort. The attorneys waived their fees and Schneiderman agreed to forego $1.6 million of his $4 million portion of the settlement, raising individual payments. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
A judge said Thursday he will issue a r. Curiel considered a last-ditch effort by a Florida litigant, Sherri Simpson, that could have derailed the settlement effort. The attorneys waived their fees and Schneiderman agreed to forego $1.6 million of his $4 million portion of the settlement, raising individual payments. (more...)
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