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Zuckerberg says commencement speech was the first thing he completed at Harvard
- June 02, 2017
Mark Zuckerberg called for the United States to explore the idea of universal basic income in a speech to the graduating class of Harvard University on Thursday. He even suggested "modernizing democracy so everyone can vote online". In his address, Zuckerberg touched on a wide range of topics, including climate change, universal basic income, and equality. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Mark Zuckerberg called for the United States to explore the idea of universal basic income in a speech to the graduating class of Harvard University on Thursday. He even suggested "modernizing democracy so everyone can vote online". In his address, Zuckerberg touched on a wide range of topics, including climate change, universal basic income, and equality. (more...)
This little ventriloquist just shocked the world with her singing talents
- June 02, 2017
She loved everything about it. Mel B said the puppet is adorable and charming, just like her. Mel B loved it so much, she hit her Golden Buzzer for Darci . If you're a fan of America's Got Talent , then you know it isn't easy to impress the judges. "I'm not good at eye-contact, and things like that", she said in her introduction. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
She loved everything about it. Mel B said the puppet is adorable and charming, just like her. Mel B loved it so much, she hit her Golden Buzzer for Darci . If you're a fan of America's Got Talent , then you know it isn't easy to impress the judges. "I'm not good at eye-contact, and things like that", she said in her introduction. (more...)
Patty Jenkins eyeing 'I am Superman' with Ryan Gosling
- June 02, 2017
ABC News spoke to Patty Jenkins in advance of this blockbuster to talk about her love affair with the character, what it means to her to be at the helm of this project, and more. The cure for DC Entertainment's Marvel envy arrives in the form of " Wonder Woman ", a muscular origin story that commits itself to bringing heart to the genre while still delivering the requisite action. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
ABC News spoke to Patty Jenkins in advance of this blockbuster to talk about her love affair with the character, what it means to her to be at the helm of this project, and more. The cure for DC Entertainment's Marvel envy arrives in the form of " Wonder Woman ", a muscular origin story that commits itself to bringing heart to the genre while still delivering the requisite action. (more...)
"America's Got Talent" Recap
- June 02, 2017
Earlier in the evening she had given an outstanding performance of Prince's "Purple Rain" , which received a standing ovation from the audience and all four judges. Seeing Simon Cowell's face was a picture. The other judges in the show agreed with Simon Cowell . "It was like because there is not much of a format with " Idol , ' for me, 'Idol" is a memory, a great memory at the beginning", he said. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Earlier in the evening she had given an outstanding performance of Prince's "Purple Rain" , which received a standing ovation from the audience and all four judges. Seeing Simon Cowell's face was a picture. The other judges in the show agreed with Simon Cowell . "It was like because there is not much of a format with " Idol , ' for me, 'Idol" is a memory, a great memory at the beginning", he said. (more...)
Tom Cruise confirms Top Gun 2 is happening soon
- June 02, 2017
Though we are not certain how they are going to pull this off, we can assume that the film will take place 30-years later from the original. A sequel to the cult action film Top Gun is in the works, with filming set to begin next year. "You're the first people I've (told)". Producer Jerry Bruckheimer previously outlined that the film will deal with the rise of unmanned drones and pilots becoming a thing of the past. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Though we are not certain how they are going to pull this off, we can assume that the film will take place 30-years later from the original. A sequel to the cult action film Top Gun is in the works, with filming set to begin next year. "You're the first people I've (told)". Producer Jerry Bruckheimer previously outlined that the film will deal with the rise of unmanned drones and pilots becoming a thing of the past. (more...)
Disney's latest 'Pirates' movie scores box-office win on lukewarm Memorial Day weekend
- June 02, 2017
That's the lowest opening of any of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies since the first, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl with $45 million. 2 ", bringing in nearly $20 million. The movie's previous pleasant record and big time star Johnny Depp makes Disney anticipate tremendous profits overseas to make up for any shortfall may happen. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
That's the lowest opening of any of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies since the first, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl with $45 million. 2 ", bringing in nearly $20 million. The movie's previous pleasant record and big time star Johnny Depp makes Disney anticipate tremendous profits overseas to make up for any shortfall may happen. (more...)
Three Mile Island shutting down in 2019, according to owner
- June 02, 2017
Tom Schuster, a senior campaign representative for the Sierra Club in Pennsylvania , called it a "thorny issue" for the state. "What we do support is putting a price on carbon". Wind and solar power, meanwhile, have shown strong gains, though they still generate a small fraction of electricity used. Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, released a statement on Tuesday calling for a "robust conversation" on the state's energy sector, saying that he "looks forward to engaging with the General Assembly ... (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Tom Schuster, a senior campaign representative for the Sierra Club in Pennsylvania , called it a "thorny issue" for the state. "What we do support is putting a price on carbon". Wind and solar power, meanwhile, have shown strong gains, though they still generate a small fraction of electricity used. Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, released a statement on Tuesday calling for a "robust conversation" on the state's energy sector, saying that he "looks forward to engaging with the General Assembly ... (more...)
One Love Manchester: Ticketmaster asks for patience over tickets
- June 02, 2017
The event, dubbed "One Love Manchester ", will take place at Emirates Old Trafford. Almost two weeks after a suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured dozens at the singer's "Dangerous Woman Tour" concert in Manchester , Grande will be joined by Coldplay , Miley Cyrus , Justin Bieber , Katy Perry , Pharrell Williams , Usher , Take That , and Niall Horan for her "One Love Manchester " benefit concert. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
The event, dubbed "One Love Manchester ", will take place at Emirates Old Trafford. Almost two weeks after a suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured dozens at the singer's "Dangerous Woman Tour" concert in Manchester , Grande will be joined by Coldplay , Miley Cyrus , Justin Bieber , Katy Perry , Pharrell Williams , Usher , Take That , and Niall Horan for her "One Love Manchester " benefit concert. (more...)
Gal Gadot's WONDER WOMAN Takes Over DC LEGENDS This June
- June 02, 2017
Gonzalez has already screened the film three times and said it is worth the buzz. The stars of director Patty Jenkins' critically-praised new Wonder Woman film surprised a crowd at a New York City screening of the movie on Wednesday, sneaking into the theater to cheers and screams. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Gonzalez has already screened the film three times and said it is worth the buzz. The stars of director Patty Jenkins' critically-praised new Wonder Woman film surprised a crowd at a New York City screening of the movie on Wednesday, sneaking into the theater to cheers and screams. (more...)
It only took 6 mins for Ariana's benefit gig to sell out
- June 02, 2017
Proceeds from the concert will go to the Red Cross' Manchester Emergency Fund and benefit the victims and the families affected by the suicide bombing at Grande's Manchester Arena concert. Ticketmaster said its staff worked through the night to make sure the complimentary passes went to the right people after thousands of applicants falsely claimed they were there. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Proceeds from the concert will go to the Red Cross' Manchester Emergency Fund and benefit the victims and the families affected by the suicide bombing at Grande's Manchester Arena concert. Ticketmaster said its staff worked through the night to make sure the complimentary passes went to the right people after thousands of applicants falsely claimed they were there. (more...)
Former Pistons GM McCloskey dies at 91
- June 02, 2017
He drafted Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, John Salley, and Dennis Rodman. The Pistons made the NBA playoffs nine straight years from 1984-92 with five straight trips to the Eastern Conference finals and three NBA Finals appearances, including the two titles. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
He drafted Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, John Salley, and Dennis Rodman. The Pistons made the NBA playoffs nine straight years from 1984-92 with five straight trips to the Eastern Conference finals and three NBA Finals appearances, including the two titles. (more...)
Putin: Russian meddling 'fiction' invented by Democrats
- June 02, 2017
Putin said: "I can image a scenario when somebody develops a chain of attacks in a manner that would show Russian Federation as the source of these attacks". Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed on Tuesday any suggestion that the Syrian government was behind a chemical attack that killed scores of people in Idlib province in April. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Putin said: "I can image a scenario when somebody develops a chain of attacks in a manner that would show Russian Federation as the source of these attacks". Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed on Tuesday any suggestion that the Syrian government was behind a chemical attack that killed scores of people in Idlib province in April. (more...)
Ariana concert tickets sell out in SIX minutes
- June 02, 2017
The concert will mark Grande's first appearance since Salman Abedi's suicide attack which left 22 people dead and more than 100 injured. A spokeswoman for the company said: "Sadly, over 10,000 unscrupulous applications have been made". Among those at Sunday's benefit will be survivors of the tragedy, who have all been offered free tickets to the show. The event will be broadcast live on BBC TV and radio as well as Capital radio, and is set to be streamed online. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
The concert will mark Grande's first appearance since Salman Abedi's suicide attack which left 22 people dead and more than 100 injured. A spokeswoman for the company said: "Sadly, over 10,000 unscrupulous applications have been made". Among those at Sunday's benefit will be survivors of the tragedy, who have all been offered free tickets to the show. The event will be broadcast live on BBC TV and radio as well as Capital radio, and is set to be streamed online. (more...)
Speaker says Illinois Legislature will miss budget deadline
- June 02, 2017
If passed, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2017. The move pushes budget talks into an overtime session in which a tougher vote of a three-fifths majority will be needed for approval. He has put our schools at risk of being unable to open, denied care to victims of domestic violence, kept tens of thousands of seniors from receiving Meals on Wheels, and tripled Illinois' backlog of unpaid bills. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
If passed, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2017. The move pushes budget talks into an overtime session in which a tougher vote of a three-fifths majority will be needed for approval. He has put our schools at risk of being unable to open, denied care to victims of domestic violence, kept tens of thousands of seniors from receiving Meals on Wheels, and tripled Illinois' backlog of unpaid bills. (more...)
No Sense8 season 3 as Netflix cancels Wachowski sisters' show
- June 02, 2017
The likelihood of the show finding a new home is slim to none, considering Netflix is already the desirable destination for most shows that attempt to continue on after getting the axe. Sense8 followed a group of eight ...sensates - telepathically interconnected characters from all over the world - who begin to understand the potentials of their shared minds. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
The likelihood of the show finding a new home is slim to none, considering Netflix is already the desirable destination for most shows that attempt to continue on after getting the axe. Sense8 followed a group of eight ...sensates - telepathically interconnected characters from all over the world - who begin to understand the potentials of their shared minds. (more...)
Theresa May puts 'promise of Brexit' at heart of pitch to voters
- June 02, 2017
We've kind of seen that British movie before. Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative party leader Theresa May gestures as she delivers a speech at Ultima Furniture, while on the General Election campaign trail, in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England , Thursday June 1, 2017. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
We've kind of seen that British movie before. Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative party leader Theresa May gestures as she delivers a speech at Ultima Furniture, while on the General Election campaign trail, in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England , Thursday June 1, 2017. (more...)
Tolkien book inspired by WW1's horrors appears a century later
- June 02, 2017
Tolkien specialist John Garth, who wrote " Tolkien And The Great War ", said the Hobbit author used his writing like an "exorcism" of the horrors he witnessed in the First World War. J.R.R. and Edith's shared gravestone in Oxford, England, is inscribed with the names Beren and Luthien . Those Tolkien bookworms now have the treat of a lifetime as a previously unpublished Tolkien book from 100 years ago is now available to the public. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Tolkien specialist John Garth, who wrote " Tolkien And The Great War ", said the Hobbit author used his writing like an "exorcism" of the horrors he witnessed in the First World War. J.R.R. and Edith's shared gravestone in Oxford, England, is inscribed with the names Beren and Luthien . Those Tolkien bookworms now have the treat of a lifetime as a previously unpublished Tolkien book from 100 years ago is now available to the public. (more...)
Cher leads tributes to Gregg Allman
- June 02, 2017
Read the full statement below. It featured extended jams, tight guitar harmonies by Duane Allman and Dickey Betts , rhythms from a pair of drummers and the smoky blues inflected voice of Gregg Allman . The band enjoyed meteoric success with their albums Live at the Fillmore East (1971) and Eat a Peach (1972). Oakley died in another motorcycle crash - both accidents were in Macon - a little more than a year later. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Read the full statement below. It featured extended jams, tight guitar harmonies by Duane Allman and Dickey Betts , rhythms from a pair of drummers and the smoky blues inflected voice of Gregg Allman . The band enjoyed meteoric success with their albums Live at the Fillmore East (1971) and Eat a Peach (1972). Oakley died in another motorcycle crash - both accidents were in Macon - a little more than a year later. (more...)
Arsene Wenger urges fans to get behind him after signing new deal
- June 02, 2017
Wenger was the subject of criticism from some fans throughout the season due to another failed title campaign in the Premier League and getting humiliated by Bayern Munich in Europe. With Arsenal finishing the season 5, next season will feature no Champions League football at Emirates, but instead Europa League action will be the destination, won this season by Manchester United . (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Wenger was the subject of criticism from some fans throughout the season due to another failed title campaign in the Premier League and getting humiliated by Bayern Munich in Europe. With Arsenal finishing the season 5, next season will feature no Champions League football at Emirates, but instead Europa League action will be the destination, won this season by Manchester United . (more...)
Cher wows in revealing outfit before accepting Billboard Icon Award
- June 02, 2017
Vanessa Hudgens and Ludacris hosted the evening in an unexpected yet pleasant pairing. "That is not an applause thing; I'm 71 yesterday!" she told the crowd. I think he's right, but James Horner - who, unfortunately, passed away - I guess convinced him without telling him who was singing, he said, 'Please let me play you that song.' I did a demo and I guess he was convinced. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Vanessa Hudgens and Ludacris hosted the evening in an unexpected yet pleasant pairing. "That is not an applause thing; I'm 71 yesterday!" she told the crowd. I think he's right, but James Horner - who, unfortunately, passed away - I guess convinced him without telling him who was singing, he said, 'Please let me play you that song.' I did a demo and I guess he was convinced. (more...)
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