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Kathy Griffin Apologizes for Photo Showing Her Holding Decapitated Donald Trump Head
- June 01, 2017
The US Secret Service is now investigating a photo shoot of a bloody head of Donald Trump put up by comedienne Kathy Griffin in an apparent joke she meant to amuse her fans. CNN initially called it "disgusting and offensive". "I'm merely mocking the Mocker in Chief". In addition to her losing the CNN job, a New Mexico casino said it was canceling a July live engagement, and she has lost a commercial endorsement she landed just weeks ago. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
The US Secret Service is now investigating a photo shoot of a bloody head of Donald Trump put up by comedienne Kathy Griffin in an apparent joke she meant to amuse her fans. CNN initially called it "disgusting and offensive". "I'm merely mocking the Mocker in Chief". In addition to her losing the CNN job, a New Mexico casino said it was canceling a July live engagement, and she has lost a commercial endorsement she landed just weeks ago. (more...)
Theresa May will confront Donald Trump over US Manchester leaks
- June 01, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May will raise the issue with Donald Trump on Thursday, a government source said, after the New York Times published detailed pictures of the crime scene in Manchester where 22 people were killed. With British police investigating an alleged network linked to the British-born suicide bomber, Salman Abedi , the matter of information leaked to US media will be taken up by British Prime Minister Theresa May when she meets President Donald Trump at a later ... (more...)
- June 01, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May will raise the issue with Donald Trump on Thursday, a government source said, after the New York Times published detailed pictures of the crime scene in Manchester where 22 people were killed. With British police investigating an alleged network linked to the British-born suicide bomber, Salman Abedi , the matter of information leaked to US media will be taken up by British Prime Minister Theresa May when she meets President Donald Trump at a later ... (more...)
Melania Trump Goes After Kathy Griffin's "Mental Health"
- June 01, 2017
On Tuesday, Griffin posted a short video clip on Twitter of herself lifting a bloodied head that appeared to resemble Trump. She originally described the project with photographer Tyler Shields as an "artsy fartsy statement" mocking the commander in chief. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
On Tuesday, Griffin posted a short video clip on Twitter of herself lifting a bloodied head that appeared to resemble Trump. She originally described the project with photographer Tyler Shields as an "artsy fartsy statement" mocking the commander in chief. (more...)
CNN evaluates comedian's role in NYE coverage following controversial post
- June 01, 2017
I move the line and then I cross it. "I went too far", she says in her contrite follow-up video. "I made a mistake, and I was wrong", she says. Griffin, an outspoken Trump critic who won two Emmy awards for her reality show "My Life on the D List", said she would ask Shields to remove the image from the Internet. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
I move the line and then I cross it. "I went too far", she says in her contrite follow-up video. "I made a mistake, and I was wrong", she says. Griffin, an outspoken Trump critic who won two Emmy awards for her reality show "My Life on the D List", said she would ask Shields to remove the image from the Internet. (more...)
Trump family calls Kathy Griffin photo 'sick,' 'disturbing'
- June 01, 2017
The President tweeted early Wednesday morning: " Kathy Griffin should be ashamed of herself". "My children, especially my 11 year old son, Baron, are having a hard time with this". It wasn't amusing, I get it. Silicon Valley executive Andrew Crow went as far to change his last name on Twitter to "Covfefe". "When you consider some of the atrocities happening in the world today, a photo opportunity like this is simply wrong and makes you wonder about the mental health of the person who ... (more...)
- June 01, 2017
The President tweeted early Wednesday morning: " Kathy Griffin should be ashamed of herself". "My children, especially my 11 year old son, Baron, are having a hard time with this". It wasn't amusing, I get it. Silicon Valley executive Andrew Crow went as far to change his last name on Twitter to "Covfefe". "When you consider some of the atrocities happening in the world today, a photo opportunity like this is simply wrong and makes you wonder about the mental health of the person who ... (more...)
Hillary Clinton Calls Email Scandal Fake News and 'Biggest Nothing Burger Ever'
- June 01, 2017
On Wednesday, she spoke passionately and bluntly about the election and the future of the Democratic party. "It was bankrupt", the failed presidential candidate and former first lady said . Clinton also said that the majority of content surrounding the election was " fake news ", originated in Russian Federation. But she also said that her supporters put off taking more action on fake news because she was thought to be in the lead. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
On Wednesday, she spoke passionately and bluntly about the election and the future of the Democratic party. "It was bankrupt", the failed presidential candidate and former first lady said . Clinton also said that the majority of content surrounding the election was " fake news ", originated in Russian Federation. But she also said that her supporters put off taking more action on fake news because she was thought to be in the lead. (more...)
Niall Horan didn't hesitate to join Ariana Grande's benefit line-up
- June 01, 2017
A family who survived the Manchester bombings have expressed their anger that they will not be able attend this weekend's benefit gig as they bought their original tickets from a resale website. Grande said in an open letter on her social media accounts last week that "There is nothing I or anyone can do to take away the pain you (her fans) are feeling or to make this better". (more...)
- June 01, 2017
A family who survived the Manchester bombings have expressed their anger that they will not be able attend this weekend's benefit gig as they bought their original tickets from a resale website. Grande said in an open letter on her social media accounts last week that "There is nothing I or anyone can do to take away the pain you (her fans) are feeling or to make this better". (more...)
Twitter reacts to death of Southern rock legend Gregg Allman
- June 01, 2017
His vocals were inspired by the blues singers he loved, especially Elmore James and Little Milton. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, the rock star known for his long blond hair was raised in Florida. Together they formed the nucleus of The Allman Brothers Band . He stayed behind when executives at Liberty decided he had commercial potential. The album features covers of the works of B.B. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
His vocals were inspired by the blues singers he loved, especially Elmore James and Little Milton. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, the rock star known for his long blond hair was raised in Florida. Together they formed the nucleus of The Allman Brothers Band . He stayed behind when executives at Liberty decided he had commercial potential. The album features covers of the works of B.B. (more...)
Massive bombing by Islamic State militants in Iraq kills at least 31
- June 01, 2017
The attacks targeted commercial areas and a patrol of Sunni anti-Islamic State tribal fighters, they said. Syrian activists said leaflets were dropped Sunday on advancing Syrian soldiers and their allies, warning them to stay away from the border crossing of Tanf. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
The attacks targeted commercial areas and a patrol of Sunni anti-Islamic State tribal fighters, they said. Syrian activists said leaflets were dropped Sunday on advancing Syrian soldiers and their allies, warning them to stay away from the border crossing of Tanf. (more...)
Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins was strongly against an R-rating
- June 01, 2017
Despite that, marketing for Wonder Woman has already gotten underway in the country, with at least one theater in Beirut scheduling an advance screening for Wednesday. "We are so many other things", said Gadot, a 32-year-old married mother of two. "We don't separate art, even romantic movies, from the role of the artist and the intellectual on the ground". (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Despite that, marketing for Wonder Woman has already gotten underway in the country, with at least one theater in Beirut scheduling an advance screening for Wednesday. "We are so many other things", said Gadot, a 32-year-old married mother of two. "We don't separate art, even romantic movies, from the role of the artist and the intellectual on the ground". (more...)
Among the job cuts at The New York Times, the public editor
- June 01, 2017
The Huffington Post noted Spayd's tenure was rocky, marred by both internal and external criticism , including for her remark that it'd be " disconcerting " if those with legitimate libel claims felt "too intimidated" to sue the paper, and for her criticism of the liberal-biased tweets of some Times' reporters. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
The Huffington Post noted Spayd's tenure was rocky, marred by both internal and external criticism , including for her remark that it'd be " disconcerting " if those with legitimate libel claims felt "too intimidated" to sue the paper, and for her criticism of the liberal-biased tweets of some Times' reporters. (more...)
President Trump's Son-in-Law Pushes Back Report Alleging Back-Channel with Russia
- June 01, 2017
The meeting at Trump Tower was mainly devoted to Syria and the Russians , not Kushner , raised the issue of using a secure line between the White House and the Kremlin to discuss certain issues regarding the Syrian conflict, the source told Fox News broadcaster on Monday. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
The meeting at Trump Tower was mainly devoted to Syria and the Russians , not Kushner , raised the issue of using a secure line between the White House and the Kremlin to discuss certain issues regarding the Syrian conflict, the source told Fox News broadcaster on Monday. (more...)
Taliban denies involvement in Kabul blast, condemns attack
- June 01, 2017
The Taliban has denied responsibility and the Afghan affiliate of ISIS, which has recently conducted several high-profile attacks inside Kabul , has not commented on the blast. The ministry did not have details on the possible target of the attack. There was no claim of responsibility for the attack, which came in the first week of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan . (more...)
- June 01, 2017
The Taliban has denied responsibility and the Afghan affiliate of ISIS, which has recently conducted several high-profile attacks inside Kabul , has not commented on the blast. The ministry did not have details on the possible target of the attack. There was no claim of responsibility for the attack, which came in the first week of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan . (more...)
Kapil Sharma hospitalised after complaining of uneasiness
- June 01, 2017
This time it is not for a controversy. He apparently reached so late that the dignitaries and the audiences had all left. However, this time the actor has assured that he will reach the venue on time. It has to be recalled that post the fight actors - Ali Asgar, Chandan Prabakar and Sugandha Mishra had quit The Kapil Sharma Show . It fell drastically. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
This time it is not for a controversy. He apparently reached so late that the dignitaries and the audiences had all left. However, this time the actor has assured that he will reach the venue on time. It has to be recalled that post the fight actors - Ali Asgar, Chandan Prabakar and Sugandha Mishra had quit The Kapil Sharma Show . It fell drastically. (more...)
EU, China to reaffirm support for climate pact
- June 01, 2017
In December of 2015, the USA came together with many other key nations in an worldwide agreement that they would, among other promises, commit to doing what was necessary to keep global temperatures from rising beyond 2 degrees in the next several decades. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
In December of 2015, the USA came together with many other key nations in an worldwide agreement that they would, among other promises, commit to doing what was necessary to keep global temperatures from rising beyond 2 degrees in the next several decades. (more...)
Vanessa Hudgens joins 'So You Think You Can Dance' as judge
- June 01, 2017
So You Think You Can Dance is from 19 Entertainment and Dick Clark Productions. Fox today officially announced the Powerless alum was is set as a judge for the 14th cycle of So You Think You Can Dance , which premieres June 12. It is these All-Stars who will be choosing the Top 10 since they will take over after the auditions and determine which dancers deserve to move onto the live stage. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
So You Think You Can Dance is from 19 Entertainment and Dick Clark Productions. Fox today officially announced the Powerless alum was is set as a judge for the 14th cycle of So You Think You Can Dance , which premieres June 12. It is these All-Stars who will be choosing the Top 10 since they will take over after the auditions and determine which dancers deserve to move onto the live stage. (more...)
Zac Efron's grandparents go and watch him make his Baywatch debut
- June 01, 2017
Mitch ( Dwayne Johnson ) a veteran lifeguard and Matt ( Zac Efron ) a pro athlete "wanna be" lifeguard battle with each other when they should be focused on protecting the beach. "We would take it overseas". "It was even better on screen that I had pictured it and that scene epitomizes what that movie is". It's fun. You get to travel the world and work with these awesome people, and you get to make people laugh, so I'm completely down for it'. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Mitch ( Dwayne Johnson ) a veteran lifeguard and Matt ( Zac Efron ) a pro athlete "wanna be" lifeguard battle with each other when they should be focused on protecting the beach. "We would take it overseas". "It was even better on screen that I had pictured it and that scene epitomizes what that movie is". It's fun. You get to travel the world and work with these awesome people, and you get to make people laugh, so I'm completely down for it'. (more...)
Trump says Kathy Griffin 'should be ashamed of herself'
- June 01, 2017
First lady Melania Trump also expressed outrage at the photo. Griffin has apologized , saying that the brief video was "too disturbing" and wasn't amusing. Griffin says she made a mistake, went too far and was wrong. In the wake of the uproar, CNN said it was evaluating its New Year's coverage. Chelsea Clinton posted, "This is vile and wrong". (more...)
- June 01, 2017
First lady Melania Trump also expressed outrage at the photo. Griffin has apologized , saying that the brief video was "too disturbing" and wasn't amusing. Griffin says she made a mistake, went too far and was wrong. In the wake of the uproar, CNN said it was evaluating its New Year's coverage. Chelsea Clinton posted, "This is vile and wrong". (more...)
Body-shaming poster for Chloë Grace Moretz animated film draws fire
- June 01, 2017
Tess Holliday posted a photo of the poster on Tuesday, slamming the film for suggesting that the heavier Snow White is "no longer lovely". A new English-language Korean animated version of the famous Disney fairytale Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs recently screened at the Cannes Film Festival and so far everything I can find out about it is awful. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Tess Holliday posted a photo of the poster on Tuesday, slamming the film for suggesting that the heavier Snow White is "no longer lovely". A new English-language Korean animated version of the famous Disney fairytale Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs recently screened at the Cannes Film Festival and so far everything I can find out about it is awful. (more...)
Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day
- June 01, 2017
We remember the more than 100,000 Americans who sacrificed their lives during "The War to End All Wars", and who left behind countless family members and loved ones. "They were all angels sent to us by God, and they all share one title in common, and that is the title of hero, real heroes", he said. "Though they were here only a brief time before God called them home, their legacy will endure forever", Trump said. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
We remember the more than 100,000 Americans who sacrificed their lives during "The War to End All Wars", and who left behind countless family members and loved ones. "They were all angels sent to us by God, and they all share one title in common, and that is the title of hero, real heroes", he said. "Though they were here only a brief time before God called them home, their legacy will endure forever", Trump said. (more...)
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