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Passionate speeches take spotlight at MTV Movie and TV awards
- May 20, 2017
This decision made the 2017 MTV Music and TV Awards the first major award show to forego gender distinctions such as "best actor" or "best actress". "Thank you for advocating me, in such an inclusive, patient and loving way", she thanked the audience accompanied by thunderous applause. The MTV Generation Award went to the "Fast and Furious" action franchise and star Vin Diesel thanked "a generation that was willing to accept this multicultural franchise where it didn't matter what ... (more...)
- May 20, 2017
This decision made the 2017 MTV Music and TV Awards the first major award show to forego gender distinctions such as "best actor" or "best actress". "Thank you for advocating me, in such an inclusive, patient and loving way", she thanked the audience accompanied by thunderous applause. The MTV Generation Award went to the "Fast and Furious" action franchise and star Vin Diesel thanked "a generation that was willing to accept this multicultural franchise where it didn't matter what ... (more...)
Kim joins Swift, Gomez in Instagram 100 mn club
- May 20, 2017
For all the stripped-down, head-tilted mirror selfies Kim Kardashian's posted over the years, those have not been her most liked Instagram posts. What do you think of Kim managing to get 100 million followers despite the criticism she received not too long ago? 'This pic was taken in April when we had Easter at our house, ' she wrote, sharing the photo above. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
For all the stripped-down, head-tilted mirror selfies Kim Kardashian's posted over the years, those have not been her most liked Instagram posts. What do you think of Kim managing to get 100 million followers despite the criticism she received not too long ago? 'This pic was taken in April when we had Easter at our house, ' she wrote, sharing the photo above. (more...)
Basquiat painting fetches record $110.5M at New York auction
- May 20, 2017
Jean-Michel Basquiat joined "joined the pantheon of great, great artists" Thursday night, when the late painter's 1982 work Untitled sold for a record-breaking $110.5 million at auction - the highest sum ever paid at auction for a US -produced artwork. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Jean-Michel Basquiat joined "joined the pantheon of great, great artists" Thursday night, when the late painter's 1982 work Untitled sold for a record-breaking $110.5 million at auction - the highest sum ever paid at auction for a US -produced artwork. (more...)
'Sick' Anthony Weiner Weeps While Pleading Guilty to Sexting 15-Year-Old
- May 20, 2017
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner exits federal court in Manhattan after pleading guilty Friday in his sexting case. He also sent photos of himself to the girl, including one in which he was shirtless at a pool, and reportedly solicited sexually explicit pictures her. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner exits federal court in Manhattan after pleading guilty Friday in his sexting case. He also sent photos of himself to the girl, including one in which he was shirtless at a pool, and reportedly solicited sexually explicit pictures her. (more...)
Tornadoes in Wisconsin, Oklahoma leave 2 dead, dozens injured
- May 20, 2017
Severe weather hit much of the US stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes, killing at least two people and leaving devastation behind in several areas. "This was a super cell that developed, a discreet storm", he said Tuesday night. "We estimate that more than 100 homes have been severely damaged or destroyed". (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Severe weather hit much of the US stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes, killing at least two people and leaving devastation behind in several areas. "This was a super cell that developed, a discreet storm", he said Tuesday night. "We estimate that more than 100 homes have been severely damaged or destroyed". (more...)
Media Titan Roger Ailes, Dead At 77
- May 20, 2017
It was Ailes work and leadership that helped Fox News account for $1 billion in annual profit for 21st Century Fox, a key component of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's vast empire News Corp. Indeed, Ailes was representative of the Fox News's core demographic: old, white, conservative men who are now dying out. It was a preview of his Fox News credo that political correctness was to be shunned in favor of blunt, sometimes insensitive coverage of touchy issues. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
It was Ailes work and leadership that helped Fox News account for $1 billion in annual profit for 21st Century Fox, a key component of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's vast empire News Corp. Indeed, Ailes was representative of the Fox News's core demographic: old, white, conservative men who are now dying out. It was a preview of his Fox News credo that political correctness was to be shunned in favor of blunt, sometimes insensitive coverage of touchy issues. (more...)
Cannes 2017: aishwarya rai as princess
- May 20, 2017
Due to walk the red carpet in few hours, the actress is looking winsome in her second look from Cannes, which has her garbed in a strapless gown. Like every year, the fans have been eagerly waiting to witness the magical fashion extravaganza to be laid by Aishwarya at the red carpet. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Due to walk the red carpet in few hours, the actress is looking winsome in her second look from Cannes, which has her garbed in a strapless gown. Like every year, the fans have been eagerly waiting to witness the magical fashion extravaganza to be laid by Aishwarya at the red carpet. (more...)
Former Congressman Anthony Weiner pleads guilty to sexting with minor
- May 20, 2017
Weiner, who turned himself into the FBI, pleaded guilty in federal court this morning to a single count of transferring obscene material to a minor. The judge told him he would have to register as a sex offender . October 28: In a letter to Congress, then-FBI Director James Comey says his agency is investigating whether there is classified information in newly discovered emails of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, now the Democratic presidential nominee. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Weiner, who turned himself into the FBI, pleaded guilty in federal court this morning to a single count of transferring obscene material to a minor. The judge told him he would have to register as a sex offender . October 28: In a letter to Congress, then-FBI Director James Comey says his agency is investigating whether there is classified information in newly discovered emails of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, now the Democratic presidential nominee. (more...)
Chaffetz to resign, raising doubts about Trump probe
- May 20, 2017
Chaffetz has vowed to get the memos Comey wrote about his meeting with Trump in which the president allegedly asked him to shut down the FBI investigation into ousted National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. "If the chairman is on his way out. he should step down and allow the Steering Committee to move immediately to appoint a new chairman", Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., a member of the Steering Committee that selects committee chairmen, told Politico . (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Chaffetz has vowed to get the memos Comey wrote about his meeting with Trump in which the president allegedly asked him to shut down the FBI investigation into ousted National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. "If the chairman is on his way out. he should step down and allow the Steering Committee to move immediately to appoint a new chairman", Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., a member of the Steering Committee that selects committee chairmen, told Politico . (more...)
Guy Ritchie Has Defended David Beckham's "Fabulous" Acting Following King Arthur Backlash
- May 20, 2017
Former professional footballer David Beckham says " King Arthur: Legend of the Sword " is a great film and he had a wonderful experience working in it. He told Sky News: "I thought it was a lark, I thought he was just going to show up for a laugh because he is Guy's friend, but he took it all very, very seriously". (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Former professional footballer David Beckham says " King Arthur: Legend of the Sword " is a great film and he had a wonderful experience working in it. He told Sky News: "I thought it was a lark, I thought he was just going to show up for a laugh because he is Guy's friend, but he took it all very, very seriously". (more...)
Mamma Mia sequel in the works
- May 20, 2017
Mamma Mia , how could we resist you? As for the cast, the industry publication claims that they ARE expected to return - with Pierce Brosnan's singing being precisely what the world needs right now. Since Mamma Mia! was released, the locals noticed a boom in tourism to their tiny island with a number of them complaining about overcrowding and rising prices. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Mamma Mia , how could we resist you? As for the cast, the industry publication claims that they ARE expected to return - with Pierce Brosnan's singing being precisely what the world needs right now. Since Mamma Mia! was released, the locals noticed a boom in tourism to their tiny island with a number of them complaining about overcrowding and rising prices. (more...)
'Trust' Us: Tillerson Urges North Korea to Back Off Nuke Program
- May 20, 2017
Asked about Beijing and Moscow's support for the six previous rounds of United Nations sanctions, Kim said both countries are "close neighbors" who "understand our nuclear projection occurred through the US continued nuclear threat and its hostile policy " toward North Korea. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Asked about Beijing and Moscow's support for the six previous rounds of United Nations sanctions, Kim said both countries are "close neighbors" who "understand our nuclear projection occurred through the US continued nuclear threat and its hostile policy " toward North Korea. (more...)
Twin Peak 2017: Kyle MacLachlan found it tough becoming Agent Cooper again
- May 20, 2017
Ronette's flashback "May the Giant Be With You , ' Episode 201 Twin Peaks got away with showing a lot of scary, violent imagery on a broadcast network, especially for 1990-91, and Ronette's flashback to BOB killing Laura in the train auto is one of the scariest". (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Ronette's flashback "May the Giant Be With You , ' Episode 201 Twin Peaks got away with showing a lot of scary, violent imagery on a broadcast network, especially for 1990-91, and Ronette's flashback to BOB killing Laura in the train auto is one of the scariest". (more...)
Macron poised to launch next stage of his French 'revolution'
- May 20, 2017
To discuss the victory of Emmanuel Macron and the future of France following the contentious election, CGTN's Elaine Reyes spoke to Michael Kimmage, Transatlantic Academy Fellow for the German Marshall Fund. Incoming French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron sing the national anthem after he delivered a speech in front of the Pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris, Sunday, May 7, 2017. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
To discuss the victory of Emmanuel Macron and the future of France following the contentious election, CGTN's Elaine Reyes spoke to Michael Kimmage, Transatlantic Academy Fellow for the German Marshall Fund. Incoming French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron sing the national anthem after he delivered a speech in front of the Pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris, Sunday, May 7, 2017. (more...)
Venezuelan leader to Trump: "'Get your pig hands out of here"
- May 20, 2017
After a meeting between the Nicolas Maduro regime and the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference (CEV), the representation of the Catholic Church rejected the proposal of a constitutional assembly to rewrite the nation's Constitution. In exchange for the imports, five new companies will be established in Venezuela for the manufacture of Russian industrial vehicles. "We will be working with Colombia and other countries on the Venezuelan problem". (more...)
- May 20, 2017
After a meeting between the Nicolas Maduro regime and the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference (CEV), the representation of the Catholic Church rejected the proposal of a constitutional assembly to rewrite the nation's Constitution. In exchange for the imports, five new companies will be established in Venezuela for the manufacture of Russian industrial vehicles. "We will be working with Colombia and other countries on the Venezuelan problem". (more...)
Rape inquiry dropped, WikiLeaks' Assange remains in embassy
- May 20, 2017
He is wanted by British police for breaching bail conditions - and WikiLeaks is concerned this could result in him being extradited to the United States, where he would face prosecution for publishing swathes of classified military and diplomatic documents. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
He is wanted by British police for breaching bail conditions - and WikiLeaks is concerned this could result in him being extradited to the United States, where he would face prosecution for publishing swathes of classified military and diplomatic documents. (more...)
GOP lawmaker raises option of impeaching Trump over Comey
- May 20, 2017
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has demanded memos, recordings and other materials that Comey may have prepared, with a deadline of next week. The White House denied the account. The Flynn investigation was part of a broader probe into Russian interference in last year's presidential election. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has demanded memos, recordings and other materials that Comey may have prepared, with a deadline of next week. The White House denied the account. The Flynn investigation was part of a broader probe into Russian interference in last year's presidential election. (more...)
Trump may pick Comey's replacement next week
- May 20, 2017
On Thursday, the acting Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, calling their investigation into possible ties between Russian Federation and the Donald Trump campaign "highly significant". Spicer refused to confirm or deny whether Trump had recordings of Comey, despite being asked several times . Capping a week in which Trump faced a slew of criticism for firing the man investigating his campaign's possible ties to Russia, Trump told James ... (more...)
- May 20, 2017
On Thursday, the acting Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, calling their investigation into possible ties between Russian Federation and the Donald Trump campaign "highly significant". Spicer refused to confirm or deny whether Trump had recordings of Comey, despite being asked several times . Capping a week in which Trump faced a slew of criticism for firing the man investigating his campaign's possible ties to Russia, Trump told James ... (more...)
Robert Mueller named special prosecutor in Trump FBI Russia Probe
- May 20, 2017
The allegation stems from a memo written by Comey and seen by a source familiar with the contents of the memo. "Our job is to get the facts", he said. "I have made no such determination", Mr. Rosenstein said in a statement. "We need the facts", Ryan told reporters after Republicans huddled on Capitol Hill following explosive reports that Trump shared intelligence secrets with Russian officials, and that he pressured the director of the FBI to drop an ongoing investigation. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
The allegation stems from a memo written by Comey and seen by a source familiar with the contents of the memo. "Our job is to get the facts", he said. "I have made no such determination", Mr. Rosenstein said in a statement. "We need the facts", Ryan told reporters after Republicans huddled on Capitol Hill following explosive reports that Trump shared intelligence secrets with Russian officials, and that he pressured the director of the FBI to drop an ongoing investigation. (more...)
San Antonio firefighter dies in blaze
- May 20, 2017
Close to 60 firefighting units were at the scene of the fire located at 6776 Ingram Rd. Authorities later learned that one firefighter, Scott Deem, was missing. Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement that he and his wife Cecilia extended their sympathies to Deem's family "during this unimaginably hard time". "But we're gonna continue to do the good job we always do". (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Close to 60 firefighting units were at the scene of the fire located at 6776 Ingram Rd. Authorities later learned that one firefighter, Scott Deem, was missing. Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement that he and his wife Cecilia extended their sympathies to Deem's family "during this unimaginably hard time". "But we're gonna continue to do the good job we always do". (more...)
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