Culture
Labour's Corbyn denies pacificism, but says military force has not worked
- May 13, 2017
He said the party's policies resonated with working class people and it had "a great opportunity of taking votes en masse, not just from the Labour Party but also from the very few Conservatives that are still left". "It doesn't make me a pacifist". The former Stop the War Coalition chair said he would not pursue a " bomb first, talk later " policy and that current foreign policy amounted to a " recipe for increasing, not reducing threats and insecurity ". (more...)
- May 13, 2017
He said the party's policies resonated with working class people and it had "a great opportunity of taking votes en masse, not just from the Labour Party but also from the very few Conservatives that are still left". "It doesn't make me a pacifist". The former Stop the War Coalition chair said he would not pursue a " bomb first, talk later " policy and that current foreign policy amounted to a " recipe for increasing, not reducing threats and insecurity ". (more...)
Chelsea Win the English Premier League
- May 13, 2017
Three points for victory at The Hawthorns would give the Blues an unassailable 10-point lead over second-placed Tottenham and Conte a fourth successive domestic championship after three Serie A wins with Juventus. It was great. It wasn't easy for me to arrive in England and try different habits, a different language and inherit players after a bad season. "He got hold of the club, got hold of the team", John Hollins, who made nearly 600 appearances for Chelsea from 1963 to 1975 and also ... (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Three points for victory at The Hawthorns would give the Blues an unassailable 10-point lead over second-placed Tottenham and Conte a fourth successive domestic championship after three Serie A wins with Juventus. It was great. It wasn't easy for me to arrive in England and try different habits, a different language and inherit players after a bad season. "He got hold of the club, got hold of the team", John Hollins, who made nearly 600 appearances for Chelsea from 1963 to 1975 and also ... (more...)
I have special association with tea: PM to Lankan tea workers
- May 13, 2017
The theme of the event is "Buddhist teachings for social justice and sustainable world peace". China on Friday evaded commenting on Sri Lanka reportedly not allowing its submarine to dock at Colombo . On reaching Colombo , Modi tweeted, "I am happy to be in Sri Lanka, where I will join the International Vesak Day Celebrations". The prime minister is also scheduled to meet representatives of the Ceylon Workers' Congress (CWC) and hold a meeting with representatives of the Tamil Progressive ... (more...)
- May 13, 2017
The theme of the event is "Buddhist teachings for social justice and sustainable world peace". China on Friday evaded commenting on Sri Lanka reportedly not allowing its submarine to dock at Colombo . On reaching Colombo , Modi tweeted, "I am happy to be in Sri Lanka, where I will join the International Vesak Day Celebrations". The prime minister is also scheduled to meet representatives of the Ceylon Workers' Congress (CWC) and hold a meeting with representatives of the Tamil Progressive ... (more...)
Google Celebrates Star Wars Day With Stats & Discounts
- May 13, 2017
From the huge amount of toys and other merchandise to lines that wrapped around theaters all over the country, it was clear then, only seven years after the initial film had been released, that the Star Wars craze was massive. Star Wars: Rogue One Wave 2. Now you can rejoin Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), as they scramble to secure the Death Star plans from the Empire and get them to the rebel alliance. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
From the huge amount of toys and other merchandise to lines that wrapped around theaters all over the country, it was clear then, only seven years after the initial film had been released, that the Star Wars craze was massive. Star Wars: Rogue One Wave 2. Now you can rejoin Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), as they scramble to secure the Death Star plans from the Empire and get them to the rebel alliance. (more...)
Ozobot rolls out first Marvel lines with Guardians and Spider-Man
- May 13, 2017
There's always a camp knowingness about Marvel scripts, it's one of the studio's charms, but here the overt cynicism begins to drag with lines like "We're really going to be able to jack up our price if we're two-times galaxy saviours". And there can be no Guardians party without Groot. Brace yourself for one of the biggest Marvel releases ever - featuring spectacular special effects, a script filled with humour as well as action scenes to please any adrenaline junkie. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
There's always a camp knowingness about Marvel scripts, it's one of the studio's charms, but here the overt cynicism begins to drag with lines like "We're really going to be able to jack up our price if we're two-times galaxy saviours". And there can be no Guardians party without Groot. Brace yourself for one of the biggest Marvel releases ever - featuring spectacular special effects, a script filled with humour as well as action scenes to please any adrenaline junkie. (more...)
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword puts an accent on the silly
- May 13, 2017
King Arthur is unaware of his power until he grabs the sword, Excalibur. I Called Him Morgan - This documentary looks at the life and death of famed jazz trumpet player Lee Morgan, whose wife was implicated in his 1972 murder. "I flew myself to England and I basically showed up at his front door and said 'listen, we're going to talk about this because I think you might be making a bit of an error here'". (more...)
- May 13, 2017
King Arthur is unaware of his power until he grabs the sword, Excalibur. I Called Him Morgan - This documentary looks at the life and death of famed jazz trumpet player Lee Morgan, whose wife was implicated in his 1972 murder. "I flew myself to England and I basically showed up at his front door and said 'listen, we're going to talk about this because I think you might be making a bit of an error here'". (more...)
Pop sensation Justin Bieber lands in India
- May 13, 2017
Bieber's Mumbai performance - at the DY Patil Stadium - marked the India leg of his Purpose World Tour . Just four of his 21 song set-list was sung live. "Missed d efficiency of @WizcraftIndia n d personal touch of @WizAndreTimmins #wasteoftime". But disgruntled adults complained that the young pop sensation was lip-syncing to numerous songs in his set. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Bieber's Mumbai performance - at the DY Patil Stadium - marked the India leg of his Purpose World Tour . Just four of his 21 song set-list was sung live. "Missed d efficiency of @WizcraftIndia n d personal touch of @WizAndreTimmins #wasteoftime". But disgruntled adults complained that the young pop sensation was lip-syncing to numerous songs in his set. (more...)
'Guardians' grabs massive box office, top spot in N.America
- May 13, 2017
Guardians 2 launched last week in select worldwide countries, and with the wide release in major markets including China, Japan and Korea this weekend, it has generated a staggering $425 million globally. The film brought in $8.5 million and has now passed $200 million domestically. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. The director subtly revealed that the release of the " Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Guardians 2 launched last week in select worldwide countries, and with the wide release in major markets including China, Japan and Korea this weekend, it has generated a staggering $425 million globally. The film brought in $8.5 million and has now passed $200 million domestically. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. The director subtly revealed that the release of the " Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. (more...)
Ariel Winter Rocks Tight Mini Dress On Date With Boyfriend Levi Meaden
- May 13, 2017
The young Modern Family star lashed out on Twitter after a group of photographers allegedly tried to get her to say something negative about her on-screen sister, Ariel , at an airport on May 10. Don't mess with the cast of Modern Family! Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the 19-year-old actress revealed that she and her 29-year-old beau have been living together since November 2016, E! "He takes care of all that handy stuff, he's great, he does all that", Winter explained. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
The young Modern Family star lashed out on Twitter after a group of photographers allegedly tried to get her to say something negative about her on-screen sister, Ariel , at an airport on May 10. Don't mess with the cast of Modern Family! Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the 19-year-old actress revealed that she and her 29-year-old beau have been living together since November 2016, E! "He takes care of all that handy stuff, he's great, he does all that", Winter explained. (more...)
Reports of Justin Bieber's plans prove false, singer leaves India
- May 13, 2017
Several attendees at the concert took to their respective social media accounts and expressed their thoughts about Bieber lip-syncing to most of his tracks and being disinterested in the performance. Bipasha took to Instagram and shared a cute picture of her posing with hubby KSG. Apart from the local police and the singer's own security guards, Salman Khan's bodyguard, Shera has also been roped in to ensure safety of Bieber. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Several attendees at the concert took to their respective social media accounts and expressed their thoughts about Bieber lip-syncing to most of his tracks and being disinterested in the performance. Bipasha took to Instagram and shared a cute picture of her posing with hubby KSG. Apart from the local police and the singer's own security guards, Salman Khan's bodyguard, Shera has also been roped in to ensure safety of Bieber. (more...)
Disastrous duds: Worst dressed at the Met Gala
- May 13, 2017
Kate is wearing Tory Burch . Marc Jacobs posted a photo with Courtney Love and her daughter Frances Bean Cobain smoking inside the bathroom at the Met Gala 2017 on Monday, May 1, 2017. Rihanna , one of the queens of the Met Gala , is surely a candidate, staying true to theme with a flurry of florals courtesy of Comme des Garçons. Caroline's bulky dress, which totally swamped her figure, fell at mid-calf height and left her arms completely concealed, an element which simply added ... (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Kate is wearing Tory Burch . Marc Jacobs posted a photo with Courtney Love and her daughter Frances Bean Cobain smoking inside the bathroom at the Met Gala 2017 on Monday, May 1, 2017. Rihanna , one of the queens of the Met Gala , is surely a candidate, staying true to theme with a flurry of florals courtesy of Comme des Garçons. Caroline's bulky dress, which totally swamped her figure, fell at mid-calf height and left her arms completely concealed, an element which simply added ... (more...)
Twenty-First Century Fox Q3 Profit Beats, But Revenue Falls Short
- May 13, 2017
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ:FOXA) did not have a good quarter at the box office, resulting in a quarterly revenue disappointment investors. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.04. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ:FOXA) did not have a good quarter at the box office, resulting in a quarterly revenue disappointment investors. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.04. (more...)
Writers' Strike Is Averted, so Your TV Is Safe (for Now)
- May 13, 2017
If a strike had been called, audiences would have seen the first impact on late-night talk shows, which use teams of writers to pen topical jokes. After a week of intense negotiations, the new deal was warmly received on social media, with few involved on either side of the table relishing the idea of entering a strike like the one that took place a decade ago, hobbling Hollywood for 100 days. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
If a strike had been called, audiences would have seen the first impact on late-night talk shows, which use teams of writers to pen topical jokes. After a week of intense negotiations, the new deal was warmly received on social media, with few involved on either side of the table relishing the idea of entering a strike like the one that took place a decade ago, hobbling Hollywood for 100 days. (more...)
North Korea Accuses CIA of Biochemical Plot to Assassinate Kim Jong
- May 13, 2017
A North Korean referred to only as "Kim" was paid to carry out an attack with biochemical substances, the ministry of state security said . Still, as AP describes it, the new accusation marks a departure from the frequent bluster from Pyongyang directed at the US, as it "was unusual in its detail". (more...)
- May 13, 2017
A North Korean referred to only as "Kim" was paid to carry out an attack with biochemical substances, the ministry of state security said . Still, as AP describes it, the new accusation marks a departure from the frequent bluster from Pyongyang directed at the US, as it "was unusual in its detail". (more...)
US, EU in urgent discussions on pitch to expand laptop ban
- May 13, 2017
The ban affected direct flights to the United States from a number of airports in Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco and Saudi Arabia. Airlines For America, which said it was "represented" at the meeting, told IBD that it continued to believe that "security and efficiency are not mutually exclusive goals" and would work with DHS and the TSA on making travel smooth and safe. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
The ban affected direct flights to the United States from a number of airports in Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco and Saudi Arabia. Airlines For America, which said it was "represented" at the meeting, told IBD that it continued to believe that "security and efficiency are not mutually exclusive goals" and would work with DHS and the TSA on making travel smooth and safe. (more...)
In 'Snatched,' Amy Schumer bungles through the jungle, laughing all the way
- May 13, 2017
Emily ( Amy Schumer ) has found herself abandoned by her boyfriend and in possession of the nonrefundable tickets to Ecuador the couple bought before he dumped her . Emily points out she could still be tortured and just forced to write stuff down, but Ruth chooses to ignore this observation. Snatched's screenwriter is Katie Dippold, who collaborated with Paul Feig on the lady-cops buddy comedy The Heat and on last year's Ghostbusters reboot. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Emily ( Amy Schumer ) has found herself abandoned by her boyfriend and in possession of the nonrefundable tickets to Ecuador the couple bought before he dumped her . Emily points out she could still be tortured and just forced to write stuff down, but Ruth chooses to ignore this observation. Snatched's screenwriter is Katie Dippold, who collaborated with Paul Feig on the lady-cops buddy comedy The Heat and on last year's Ghostbusters reboot. (more...)
House speaker Paul Ryan defends James Comey firing
- May 13, 2017
He has also assumed responsibility for the FBI's investigation into ties between Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russian Federation until an interim director is installed. The statement contradicts a Washington Post report on Wednesday that said that Rosenstein had threatened to leave the Justice Department. Thursday: "Oh, I was going fire regardless of recommendation ... (more...)
- May 13, 2017
He has also assumed responsibility for the FBI's investigation into ties between Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russian Federation until an interim director is installed. The statement contradicts a Washington Post report on Wednesday that said that Rosenstein had threatened to leave the Justice Department. Thursday: "Oh, I was going fire regardless of recommendation ... (more...)
Red-Band BAYWATCH Trailer Has 100% More Swearing, 100% More Alexandra Daddario
- May 12, 2017
Watch the crude trailer below, and look out for Baywatch to hit theatres May 25. There are certain things you can count on every year during the summer movie season: comic book adaptations, a Meryl Streep vehicle in August and the annual Zac Efron thirst-a-thon. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Watch the crude trailer below, and look out for Baywatch to hit theatres May 25. There are certain things you can count on every year during the summer movie season: comic book adaptations, a Meryl Streep vehicle in August and the annual Zac Efron thirst-a-thon. (more...)
"Modern Family" is sticking around for at least two more seasons
- May 12, 2017
The order covers 44 episodes, which will bring the total to 232 when the two-season extension is over. It comes a day after the network made a two-year commitment to " Modern Family ". Production for the season wrapped last February. The series is now the second biggest comedy on television, behind The Big Bang Theory , and is tied with Fraiser for the most consecutive Emmy wins for Outstanding Comedy Series. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The order covers 44 episodes, which will bring the total to 232 when the two-season extension is over. It comes a day after the network made a two-year commitment to " Modern Family ". Production for the season wrapped last February. The series is now the second biggest comedy on television, behind The Big Bang Theory , and is tied with Fraiser for the most consecutive Emmy wins for Outstanding Comedy Series. (more...)
Can Parente Fight Like "King Arthur?"
- May 12, 2017
The plot follows a young " Arthur " who runs the back streets of "Londinium" with his crew, unaware of his royal lineage until he draws the sword "Excalibur" from the stone. "Hands on the hill, stupid". Craig Kent commented: "Just watched the Beckham clip in King Arthur ". He looked after me in many different ways. Beckham previously made a very brief cameo as a Russian film projectionist in Ritchie's last film, The Man from UNCLE, in 2015. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The plot follows a young " Arthur " who runs the back streets of "Londinium" with his crew, unaware of his royal lineage until he draws the sword "Excalibur" from the stone. "Hands on the hill, stupid". Craig Kent commented: "Just watched the Beckham clip in King Arthur ". He looked after me in many different ways. Beckham previously made a very brief cameo as a Russian film projectionist in Ritchie's last film, The Man from UNCLE, in 2015. (more...)
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