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Jared Kushner joins Gen. Joseph Dunford for Islamic State talks in Baghdad
- April 09, 2017
After arriving, Kushner, who has no previous experience in government, joined Dunford for meetings with the U.S. ambassador to Baghdad and the senior American commander in Iraq, Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend. His visit marks an early foray for the Trump administration into the situation in Iraq and came just two weeks after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said he was assured by the president the USA will accelerate its support for his country's struggle against the Islamic State ... (more...)
- April 09, 2017
After arriving, Kushner, who has no previous experience in government, joined Dunford for meetings with the U.S. ambassador to Baghdad and the senior American commander in Iraq, Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend. His visit marks an early foray for the Trump administration into the situation in Iraq and came just two weeks after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said he was assured by the president the USA will accelerate its support for his country's struggle against the Islamic State ... (more...)
Freeman, Caine and Arkin on aging as actors
- April 09, 2017
The third of my triangle of the mundane gets new life this week with the release ofGoing in Style , which stars Michael Caine , Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin (who is in all of these movies) as three retired factory workers that have just discovered that their former employer is broke and there will be no more pension payments. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The third of my triangle of the mundane gets new life this week with the release ofGoing in Style , which stars Michael Caine , Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin (who is in all of these movies) as three retired factory workers that have just discovered that their former employer is broke and there will be no more pension payments. (more...)
New York restaurant brings rapper Tupac's cafe vision to life
- April 09, 2017
The 45-year-old rapper gave a moving speech at the ceremony at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York in which he praised his friend, who died in 1996 at the age of 25, as a "strong black man who stood up". sported Pac inspired ensemble to close out the tribute with a powerful rendition of "Keep Ya Head Up". The pop-up cafe, re-created in collaboration with Mr Shakur's estate, will be open through Sunday (local time) and will feature some of the rapper's favourite dishes such as ... (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The 45-year-old rapper gave a moving speech at the ceremony at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York in which he praised his friend, who died in 1996 at the age of 25, as a "strong black man who stood up". sported Pac inspired ensemble to close out the tribute with a powerful rendition of "Keep Ya Head Up". The pop-up cafe, re-created in collaboration with Mr Shakur's estate, will be open through Sunday (local time) and will feature some of the rapper's favourite dishes such as ... (more...)
Miranda Lambert makes history with eighth consecutive win at ACM Awards
- April 09, 2017
She had become the first ever performer to take home the female vocalist of the year award eight consecutive times. This year it was all Miranda though, with the Little Red Wagon star beating Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris to be named the victor. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
She had become the first ever performer to take home the female vocalist of the year award eight consecutive times. This year it was all Miranda though, with the Little Red Wagon star beating Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris to be named the victor. (more...)
Clinton shares thoughts on Syria at fundraiser in Houston
- April 09, 2017
Clinton, in an interview at the Women in the World Summit in NY, also called Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election a theft more damaging than Watergate. "That has to be admitted", she said. Discussing Putin, she said: '[He] is somebody who plays the long game - he plays three dimensional chess'. And he's not exactly fond of strong women so you add that together and that's pretty much where it leads. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Clinton, in an interview at the Women in the World Summit in NY, also called Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election a theft more damaging than Watergate. "That has to be admitted", she said. Discussing Putin, she said: '[He] is somebody who plays the long game - he plays three dimensional chess'. And he's not exactly fond of strong women so you add that together and that's pretty much where it leads. (more...)
Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds Memorial: Stars Wars' R2D2 And Others Pay Tribute
- April 09, 2017
Reynolds and Star Wars actress Fisher died within a day of each other in December a year ago. "When Carrie died, my mother made a decision to change her plans a bit". As USA Today notes, Akroyd and Fisher were engaged to be married for a short time in the "70s before her marriage to Paul Simon ". "When Carrie Fisher passed, it actually like a member of the family had left us". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Reynolds and Star Wars actress Fisher died within a day of each other in December a year ago. "When Carrie died, my mother made a decision to change her plans a bit". As USA Today notes, Akroyd and Fisher were engaged to be married for a short time in the "70s before her marriage to Paul Simon ". "When Carrie Fisher passed, it actually like a member of the family had left us". (more...)
Court rules Alabama impeachment can move forward
- April 09, 2017
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones said in a statement Friday, "We have filed a notice of appeal seeking expedited action from the Alabama Supreme Court to overturn this order". Bentley said Friday that he had been humiliated. Late Friday afternoon, the state House Judiciary Committee's special counsel released a lengthy impeachment investigation report laying out all the sordid details of the alleged affair and subsequent effort to stymie any investigations stemming from it. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones said in a statement Friday, "We have filed a notice of appeal seeking expedited action from the Alabama Supreme Court to overturn this order". Bentley said Friday that he had been humiliated. Late Friday afternoon, the state House Judiciary Committee's special counsel released a lengthy impeachment investigation report laying out all the sordid details of the alleged affair and subsequent effort to stymie any investigations stemming from it. (more...)
Who Plays Bryce in 13 Reasons Why?
- April 09, 2017
Jay Asher, whose original book the series is based on, has revealed on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the book that the original ending had Hannah survive. And as he hesitantly makes his way through all 13 sides, piecing together the secrets of Hannah's previous year, we see Hannah's tales from both her POV and his. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Jay Asher, whose original book the series is based on, has revealed on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the book that the original ending had Hannah survive. And as he hesitantly makes his way through all 13 sides, piecing together the secrets of Hannah's previous year, we see Hannah's tales from both her POV and his. (more...)
More than 20 advertisers drop O'Reilly over sex harassment claims
- April 09, 2017
In total 12 companies have reported they are pulling advertising from the show. According to a Reuters report , French pharmaceutical company Sanofi SA, direct marketer Constant Contact , men's clothing company Untuckit , as well as T. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
In total 12 companies have reported they are pulling advertising from the show. According to a Reuters report , French pharmaceutical company Sanofi SA, direct marketer Constant Contact , men's clothing company Untuckit , as well as T. (more...)
Trump, Rand Paul Talk Healthcare Over a Round of Golf
- April 09, 2017
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has defended the trips, saying Trump has talked about how to use the game to build relationships with people. "We are encouraged by at least the idea, intrigued by the idea but would certainly need a whole lot more information", said Freedom Caucus Member Rep. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has defended the trips, saying Trump has talked about how to use the game to build relationships with people. "We are encouraged by at least the idea, intrigued by the idea but would certainly need a whole lot more information", said Freedom Caucus Member Rep. (more...)
Snoop Dogg inducts Tupac into Rock Hall
- April 09, 2017
Also starring in a string of hit movies, the young outspoken rapper would become a hero to many hip-hop fans throughout the decade and his stature and legend grew even larger after his murder in 1996 at the age of 25. The 1960s protest singer Joan Baez, British progressive rock group Yes, and Seattle-based grunge band Pearl Jam were also among the rock hall class of 2017. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Also starring in a string of hit movies, the young outspoken rapper would become a hero to many hip-hop fans throughout the decade and his stature and legend grew even larger after his murder in 1996 at the age of 25. The 1960s protest singer Joan Baez, British progressive rock group Yes, and Seattle-based grunge band Pearl Jam were also among the rock hall class of 2017. (more...)
Trump's Syria strike poses challenge for Kremlin
- April 09, 2017
Sen. Rand PaulRand PaulTrump, O'Reilly have long friendship Five questions for Trump on Syria Trump praises United States military involved in Syria strikes MORE (R-Ky.) on Saturday said President Trump's airstrike on the Syrian regime is "an inappropriate way to begin a war", and called on the president to let Congress vote on military action. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Sen. Rand PaulRand PaulTrump, O'Reilly have long friendship Five questions for Trump on Syria Trump praises United States military involved in Syria strikes MORE (R-Ky.) on Saturday said President Trump's airstrike on the Syrian regime is "an inappropriate way to begin a war", and called on the president to let Congress vote on military action. (more...)
Rock Hall 2017 class includes Pearl Jam, Tupac and Journey
- April 09, 2017
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder seized on the platform to issue a call to arms on climate change - saying that rising temperatures were not, in the phrasing of industry-friendly President Donald Trump, "fake news". "I've been gone a long time but you've never not been in my heart". Baez, one of folk's most iconic voices, said it felt "cool" to be inducted. She was inducted by Jackson Browne, who said the first album he bought with his own money was Baez's second album. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder seized on the platform to issue a call to arms on climate change - saying that rising temperatures were not, in the phrasing of industry-friendly President Donald Trump, "fake news". "I've been gone a long time but you've never not been in my heart". Baez, one of folk's most iconic voices, said it felt "cool" to be inducted. She was inducted by Jackson Browne, who said the first album he bought with his own money was Baez's second album. (more...)
YouTube TV Is Here And You May Want To Take Note
- April 09, 2017
The online television service will offer subscribers access to at least 50 broadcast and cable networks for $35 a month. Undoubtedly, this makes YouTube TV the most robust streaming package for sports fans without any add-ons or bonus subscription packages. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The online television service will offer subscribers access to at least 50 broadcast and cable networks for $35 a month. Undoubtedly, this makes YouTube TV the most robust streaming package for sports fans without any add-ons or bonus subscription packages. (more...)
How to Watch Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds' Public Memorial Online
- April 09, 2017
He also spoke about Reynolds' last day before she succumbed to the shock of her daughter's passing: "She looked at me to ask for permission to leave, said she wanted to be with Carrie , closed her eyes and went to sleep. Today, fans get to bid remember Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds together. "She had long conversations on the phone in my presence with Paul Simon , with whom she was attempting to reconcile at the time of my relationship with her", he recalled at the service. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
He also spoke about Reynolds' last day before she succumbed to the shock of her daughter's passing: "She looked at me to ask for permission to leave, said she wanted to be with Carrie , closed her eyes and went to sleep. Today, fans get to bid remember Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds together. "She had long conversations on the phone in my presence with Paul Simon , with whom she was attempting to reconcile at the time of my relationship with her", he recalled at the service. (more...)
WWE Star Brought To Tears By Smackdown Crowd
- April 09, 2017
The Miz and Maryse had appeared in their Total Bellas cosplay, and ran down an absent Cena and Nikki. Nakamura became the third name to debut from NXT since WrestleMania with the two time NXT Tag Team Champions the Revival debuting on RAW on Monday. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Miz and Maryse had appeared in their Total Bellas cosplay, and ran down an absent Cena and Nikki. Nakamura became the third name to debut from NXT since WrestleMania with the two time NXT Tag Team Champions the Revival debuting on RAW on Monday. (more...)
Letterman steps in for sick Neil Young to honor Pearl Jam
- April 09, 2017
He also said his daughter Olivia was a big fan of Chance the Rapper, and thanked the Grammy-winning hip-hop star for his charitable contributions to Chicago. Perry, estranged from the band for many years, did embrace guitarist and co-founder Neal Schon onstage. "You put us here, we would not be here if not for you", Perry said. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
He also said his daughter Olivia was a big fan of Chance the Rapper, and thanked the Grammy-winning hip-hop star for his charitable contributions to Chicago. Perry, estranged from the band for many years, did embrace guitarist and co-founder Neal Schon onstage. "You put us here, we would not be here if not for you", Perry said. (more...)
Politics pierces the nostalgia at Rock Hall of Fame induction
- April 09, 2017
Many fans wanted to see first-hand how singer Arnel Pineda - with the band since 2007 - would handle some of the high notes that made former lead singer Steve Perry so popular. Despite rumors to the contrary, however, Perry did not take part in the band's subsequent performance. The ceremony is overseen by Playtone and Line By Line Productions with Alex Coletti handling both helming and producing. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Many fans wanted to see first-hand how singer Arnel Pineda - with the band since 2007 - would handle some of the high notes that made former lead singer Steve Perry so popular. Despite rumors to the contrary, however, Perry did not take part in the band's subsequent performance. The ceremony is overseen by Playtone and Line By Line Productions with Alex Coletti handling both helming and producing. (more...)
Bill O'Reilly, Anchor Of Fox News Show Faces Sexual Harassment Scandal
- April 09, 2017
Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz became the first company to drop its ads with The O'Reilly Factor. "As the Corporation Counsel may be aware", one of the letters states, "the media has recently reported a number of claims that have been asserted against Fox News , its management and/or its on-air personalities for unlawful discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation, in addition to [Roginsky's claims]". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz became the first company to drop its ads with The O'Reilly Factor. "As the Corporation Counsel may be aware", one of the letters states, "the media has recently reported a number of claims that have been asserted against Fox News , its management and/or its on-air personalities for unlawful discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation, in addition to [Roginsky's claims]". (more...)
Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher tears and laughter: Final goodbye
- April 09, 2017
The comedy actor also revealed that he had once saved Fisher's life saying, "Firstly, I feel responsible in part myself for why Carrie is not with us today because I once saved her life applying the Heimlich to dislodge a Brussels sprout". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The comedy actor also revealed that he had once saved Fisher's life saying, "Firstly, I feel responsible in part myself for why Carrie is not with us today because I once saved her life applying the Heimlich to dislodge a Brussels sprout". (more...)
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