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Southern rock star Gregg Allman dies at 69
- May 28, 2017
People in Savannah and Tybee Island say they're sad to know that rock legend Gregg Allman died from health problems on Saturday. Allman died at home in Savannah, Georgia, on Saturday, his official website announced. Playing music lifted him up and kept him going during the toughest of times. Mayer posted, "Eternal love and life to Gregg Allman ". His love for his family and his band was extraordinary, just as he loved his fans. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
People in Savannah and Tybee Island say they're sad to know that rock legend Gregg Allman died from health problems on Saturday. Allman died at home in Savannah, Georgia, on Saturday, his official website announced. Playing music lifted him up and kept him going during the toughest of times. Mayer posted, "Eternal love and life to Gregg Allman ". His love for his family and his band was extraordinary, just as he loved his fans. (more...)
Homer Simpson 'Inducted' Into Baseball Hall of Fame
- May 28, 2017
So it was that the former Springfield Nuclear Power Plant right fielder was honoured by the Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday as the museum celebrated the 25-year anniversary of the classic " Homer at the Bat " episode, which featured a host of then MLB stars serving as ringers for Mr Burns' championship squad. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
So it was that the former Springfield Nuclear Power Plant right fielder was honoured by the Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday as the museum celebrated the 25-year anniversary of the classic " Homer at the Bat " episode, which featured a host of then MLB stars serving as ringers for Mr Burns' championship squad. (more...)
Celine Dion Starts Cher Singalong at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards
- May 28, 2017
He wasn't the only big name to scoop a handful of awards - Beyonce picked up Best Touring Artist, Twenty One Pilots for Top Group and Coldplay for Best Rock Group. Of course, the rapper looked stunning in a long, silver cutout dress that she put on after her opening performance alongside Lil Wayne , David Guetta, and Jason Derulo. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
He wasn't the only big name to scoop a handful of awards - Beyonce picked up Best Touring Artist, Twenty One Pilots for Top Group and Coldplay for Best Rock Group. Of course, the rapper looked stunning in a long, silver cutout dress that she put on after her opening performance alongside Lil Wayne , David Guetta, and Jason Derulo. (more...)
Dave Mustaine dedicates Soundgarden cover to Chris Cornell at gig
- May 28, 2017
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has died suddenly at the age of 52, according to U.S. reports , saddening music fans the world over. The musician's family have asked for privacy at this time as they work with the medical examiner to determine the cause of death. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has died suddenly at the age of 52, according to U.S. reports , saddening music fans the world over. The musician's family have asked for privacy at this time as they work with the medical examiner to determine the cause of death. (more...)
Police say 8 dead in Mississippi shooting
- May 28, 2017
A MS sheriff's deputy and seven other people were killed in multiple locations in rural Lincoln County before a suspect was taken into custody by police, a local newspaper reported on Sunday. Lincoln County authorities have apprehended Godbolt. "They cost him his life", the suspect said, apparently in reference to the slain deputy. "My intentions was to have God kill me". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
A MS sheriff's deputy and seven other people were killed in multiple locations in rural Lincoln County before a suspect was taken into custody by police, a local newspaper reported on Sunday. Lincoln County authorities have apprehended Godbolt. "They cost him his life", the suspect said, apparently in reference to the slain deputy. "My intentions was to have God kill me". (more...)
Robert Pattinson ditches his British accent for roles
- May 28, 2017
The former " Twilight " heartthrob has viewers raving over his leading role in the crime thriller " Good Time ", with Sandler earning awards buzz for the family comedy " The Meyerowitz Stories ". "It was interesting, like, even with the makeup and the look and everything, we experimented with a few different things". You've got these pock marks in the skin and no one recognises you. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The former " Twilight " heartthrob has viewers raving over his leading role in the crime thriller " Good Time ", with Sandler earning awards buzz for the family comedy " The Meyerowitz Stories ". "It was interesting, like, even with the makeup and the look and everything, we experimented with a few different things". You've got these pock marks in the skin and no one recognises you. (more...)
England v South Africa
- May 28, 2017
Half-centuries from Quinton de Kock (98), David Miller (71*) and AB de Villiers (52), and some late big hitting from Chris Morris , then took South Africa to the brink of a series-levelling victory. South Africa's sloppy fielding saw ODI debutant left-arm spinner Keshav Mahraj, who bowled much better than figures of one for 72 in 10 overs suggested, have three catches dropped off his bowling alone. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Half-centuries from Quinton de Kock (98), David Miller (71*) and AB de Villiers (52), and some late big hitting from Chris Morris , then took South Africa to the brink of a series-levelling victory. South Africa's sloppy fielding saw ODI debutant left-arm spinner Keshav Mahraj, who bowled much better than figures of one for 72 in 10 overs suggested, have three catches dropped off his bowling alone. (more...)
Ariana Grande cancels tour dates after Manchester attack
- May 28, 2017
A US law enforcement official later authenticated the photos and said they had been provided by British authorities to American investigators, CNBC reported . Manchester police arrested a man reported to be Abedi's brother. A Whitehall source described the second U.S. leak as "on another level", and told the BBC it had caused "disbelief and astonishment" across the British government. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
A US law enforcement official later authenticated the photos and said they had been provided by British authorities to American investigators, CNBC reported . Manchester police arrested a man reported to be Abedi's brother. A Whitehall source described the second U.S. leak as "on another level", and told the BBC it had caused "disbelief and astonishment" across the British government. (more...)
Oscar Isaac Talks About Carrie Fisher
- May 28, 2017
Carrie Fisher who played the iconic Princess Leia in the original trilogy and later General Leia in the new trilogy succumb to heart attack previous year on December 28, 2016. Oscar Issac recently went on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert for an interview that has everything you could ever want, including incredible anecdotes about Carrie Fisher , childhood movie clips, dad jokes, and geeking out about Shakespeare interpretations as the actor prepares for his debut as Hamlet in NY this ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Carrie Fisher who played the iconic Princess Leia in the original trilogy and later General Leia in the new trilogy succumb to heart attack previous year on December 28, 2016. Oscar Issac recently went on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert for an interview that has everything you could ever want, including incredible anecdotes about Carrie Fisher , childhood movie clips, dad jokes, and geeking out about Shakespeare interpretations as the actor prepares for his debut as Hamlet in NY this ... (more...)
Katy Perry finally confirms feud with Taylor Swift: "She started it"
- May 28, 2017
During a Tuesday interview with SiriusXM Morning Mash Up to promote her upcoming album, Perry addressed speculation that her latest strongly worded track is a barb aimed directly at the 1989 singer. "They chose to have only people of color at the table". Another added: "You're incredible, hope ur (sic) okay!" She then went on to muse about karma and the law of cause and effect, but ultimately ended with a message of peace: "What I want to say is that I'm ready for that BS to be ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
During a Tuesday interview with SiriusXM Morning Mash Up to promote her upcoming album, Perry addressed speculation that her latest strongly worded track is a barb aimed directly at the 1989 singer. "They chose to have only people of color at the table". Another added: "You're incredible, hope ur (sic) okay!" She then went on to muse about karma and the law of cause and effect, but ultimately ended with a message of peace: "What I want to say is that I'm ready for that BS to be ... (more...)
Scott Disick Flaunts Pool PDA with Another Woman in Cannes
- May 28, 2017
Thorne seemed dismayed by Disick spending time with other women , saying she felt "uncomfortable" and "Yo this #cannes fancy life isn't for me" on Twitter . News confirmed that Kourtney was seeing Algerian model Younes Bendjima . Bella had reportedly believed Scott wanted a serious relationship with her and is now fuming the father-of-three - who has Mason , seven, Penelope , four, and Reign , two - has ditched her so publicly, TMZ reports. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Thorne seemed dismayed by Disick spending time with other women , saying she felt "uncomfortable" and "Yo this #cannes fancy life isn't for me" on Twitter . News confirmed that Kourtney was seeing Algerian model Younes Bendjima . Bella had reportedly believed Scott wanted a serious relationship with her and is now fuming the father-of-three - who has Mason , seven, Penelope , four, and Reign , two - has ditched her so publicly, TMZ reports. (more...)
United Kingdom police release photo of concert bomber, ask public for info
- May 28, 2017
But he said there were still "gaps in our understanding" of the plot, as investigators probed Abedi's potential links to jihadis in Britain, Europe, Libya and the Middle East. British Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the country's terror threat level has been raised from "severe" to "critical", its highest level, after the bombing attatck. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
But he said there were still "gaps in our understanding" of the plot, as investigators probed Abedi's potential links to jihadis in Britain, Europe, Libya and the Middle East. British Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the country's terror threat level has been raised from "severe" to "critical", its highest level, after the bombing attatck. (more...)
Prince Harry 'drove 100 miles to get girlfriend Meghan'
- May 28, 2017
Marks Church , Englefield. Also among the congregation of the 12th century church in Englefield, was Pippa's controversial uncle Gary Goldsmith and Lady Gabriella Windsor, daughter of Prince and Princess Micheal of Kent. The investment banker groom's best man was his brother, Spencer Matthews , a star of the TV reality show Made In Chelsea . According to the report, Markle arrived arm in arm with her Royal boyfriend at the black tie 'do wearing a backless maroon gown. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Marks Church , Englefield. Also among the congregation of the 12th century church in Englefield, was Pippa's controversial uncle Gary Goldsmith and Lady Gabriella Windsor, daughter of Prince and Princess Micheal of Kent. The investment banker groom's best man was his brother, Spencer Matthews , a star of the TV reality show Made In Chelsea . According to the report, Markle arrived arm in arm with her Royal boyfriend at the black tie 'do wearing a backless maroon gown. (more...)
UK Labour leader links terror to wars as campaign resumes
- May 28, 2017
At the launch of the UK Independence Party's manifesto on Thursday, deputy leader Suzanne Evans said May "must bear some responsibility" for the terror attack in Manchester this week due to policing budget cuts. The BBC report states the "likely" culprit of the leaks are US law enforcement officials who will have received access to the data through the transatlantic "Five Eyes" intelligence sharing agreement, rather than the White House. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
At the launch of the UK Independence Party's manifesto on Thursday, deputy leader Suzanne Evans said May "must bear some responsibility" for the terror attack in Manchester this week due to policing budget cuts. The BBC report states the "likely" culprit of the leaks are US law enforcement officials who will have received access to the data through the transatlantic "Five Eyes" intelligence sharing agreement, rather than the White House. (more...)
Stanton's long homer helps Marlins beat Angels
- May 28, 2017
According to Statcast , the homer traveled 443 feet and was the hardest-hit home run of the year, coming off Trout's bat at 114 miles per hour. Friday night, the American League's two-time MVP didn't have to wait long to see one fly over his head in his first game at Marlins Park. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
According to Statcast , the homer traveled 443 feet and was the hardest-hit home run of the year, coming off Trout's bat at 114 miles per hour. Friday night, the American League's two-time MVP didn't have to wait long to see one fly over his head in his first game at Marlins Park. (more...)
Police arrest 10th suspect connected with Manchester bombing
- May 28, 2017
Meanwhile, a German security official told The Washington Post that the bomber, 22-year-old Salman Abedi, had been in Düsseldorf just four days before the bombing. In addition, officials in Libya said they arrested another brother, Hashem Abedi, and their father, Ramadan Abedi. The name of the attacker was first published by United States media, before it had been confirmed by United Kingdom police, and before authorities had been able to trace his network and connections, possibly ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Meanwhile, a German security official told The Washington Post that the bomber, 22-year-old Salman Abedi, had been in Düsseldorf just four days before the bombing. In addition, officials in Libya said they arrested another brother, Hashem Abedi, and their father, Ramadan Abedi. The name of the attacker was first published by United States media, before it had been confirmed by United Kingdom police, and before authorities had been able to trace his network and connections, possibly ... (more...)
Celine Dion Dances To Cher's "Believe" Backstage At BBMAs
- May 28, 2017
Not only did Cher dazzle the crowd with those two Billboard hits, she did so while wearing pretty much the exact same outfits she wore in each song's accompanying video. The theme song from James Cameron's Titanic , which garnered Dion an Academy Award, nearly didn't happen. But her confident energy won everyone over for what proved to be one of the coolest performances of the night. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Not only did Cher dazzle the crowd with those two Billboard hits, she did so while wearing pretty much the exact same outfits she wore in each song's accompanying video. The theme song from James Cameron's Titanic , which garnered Dion an Academy Award, nearly didn't happen. But her confident energy won everyone over for what proved to be one of the coolest performances of the night. (more...)
UK lowers threat level as Manchester bomber photos released
- May 28, 2017
Mark Rowley, Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations in the Metropolitan Police Service, said detectives had made "immense progress" in the investigation, but warned there were still "important lines of inquiry" to pursue. A Libyan official said investigations found Abedi made a final phone call to his mother and brother just before the attack. It came after the name of the bomber, Salman Abedi , was also leaked to U.S. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Mark Rowley, Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations in the Metropolitan Police Service, said detectives had made "immense progress" in the investigation, but warned there were still "important lines of inquiry" to pursue. A Libyan official said investigations found Abedi made a final phone call to his mother and brother just before the attack. It came after the name of the bomber, Salman Abedi , was also leaked to U.S. (more...)
U.K. lowers terror threat level to 'severe' as more arrested
- May 28, 2017
Theresa May said the decision followed a "significant amount of police activity over the last 24 hours", which has led to a total of 11 suspects in police custody. Investigators have searched 17 properties, including Abedi's home in south Manchester and other houses in nearby districts. A source close to the family said Abedi wanted to avenge the murder in Manchester past year of a friend of Libyan descent, with his sister Jomana Abedi also telling the Wall Street Journal he was driven by ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Theresa May said the decision followed a "significant amount of police activity over the last 24 hours", which has led to a total of 11 suspects in police custody. Investigators have searched 17 properties, including Abedi's home in south Manchester and other houses in nearby districts. A source close to the family said Abedi wanted to avenge the murder in Manchester past year of a friend of Libyan descent, with his sister Jomana Abedi also telling the Wall Street Journal he was driven by ... (more...)
Trump to decide next week whether to quit Paris climate agreement
- May 28, 2017
Speaking to US servicemen and women at the end of the summit, Trump promised to defeat terrorism and said he had made "extraordinary gains to advance security". But according to Axios' sources, Trump has already made his decision to ditch the pact, and that would definitely be consistent with his numerous past statements as one of the world's most notorious deniers of the consensus scientific conclusion that human activity is the primary driver of global climate change . (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Speaking to US servicemen and women at the end of the summit, Trump promised to defeat terrorism and said he had made "extraordinary gains to advance security". But according to Axios' sources, Trump has already made his decision to ditch the pact, and that would definitely be consistent with his numerous past statements as one of the world's most notorious deniers of the consensus scientific conclusion that human activity is the primary driver of global climate change . (more...)
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