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Wonder Woman vs Thor
- June 05, 2017
Moreover, Gadot's solo superhero movie already surpassed Green Lantern's entire global theatrical run in just three days. "Globally this property has just resonated with fans", said Warner Bros. The film, starring Gadot as the beloved Amazonian warrior, had a stronger opening than a number of its male-focused Marvel counterparts, including Iron Man , Thor , Guardians of the Galaxy , Captain America and their sequels, and DC predecessor Man of Steel . (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Moreover, Gadot's solo superhero movie already surpassed Green Lantern's entire global theatrical run in just three days. "Globally this property has just resonated with fans", said Warner Bros. The film, starring Gadot as the beloved Amazonian warrior, had a stronger opening than a number of its male-focused Marvel counterparts, including Iron Man , Thor , Guardians of the Galaxy , Captain America and their sequels, and DC predecessor Man of Steel . (more...)
Mattis: US and allies 'don't scare' in face of IS attacks
- June 05, 2017
He is in Sydney for an annual conference along with U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford and the head of Pacific Command Admiral Harry Harris. Tillerson also said the United States could not allow China to use its economic power to "buy its way out of other problems, whether it's militarising islands in the South China Sea or failing to put appropriate pressure on North Korea". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
He is in Sydney for an annual conference along with U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford and the head of Pacific Command Admiral Harry Harris. Tillerson also said the United States could not allow China to use its economic power to "buy its way out of other problems, whether it's militarising islands in the South China Sea or failing to put appropriate pressure on North Korea". (more...)
Ariana Grande gets emotional as she closes One Love Manchester concert
- June 05, 2017
Sharing the stage with Grande was a star-studded lineup including Justin Bieber , Katy Perry , Miley Cyrus , Black Eyed Peas, Pharrell , Coldplay and Liam Gallagher , a Manchester native and former member of Oasis. Grande performed throughout the show, singing her hits from " Side to Side " to " Break Free ". British singer Marcus Mumford kicked off the show and held a moment of silence before performing. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Sharing the stage with Grande was a star-studded lineup including Justin Bieber , Katy Perry , Miley Cyrus , Black Eyed Peas, Pharrell , Coldplay and Liam Gallagher , a Manchester native and former member of Oasis. Grande performed throughout the show, singing her hits from " Side to Side " to " Break Free ". British singer Marcus Mumford kicked off the show and held a moment of silence before performing. (more...)
London terror attack: Police search two more homes
- June 05, 2017
Flowers and messages lie behind police cordon tape near Borough Market after an attack left 7 people dead and dozens injured in London , Britain, Sunday. Grande, who will headline a benefit concert in Manchester later Sunday alongside stars including Pharrell Williams and Justin Bieber, tweeted that she was "Praying for London ". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Flowers and messages lie behind police cordon tape near Borough Market after an attack left 7 people dead and dozens injured in London , Britain, Sunday. Grande, who will headline a benefit concert in Manchester later Sunday alongside stars including Pharrell Williams and Justin Bieber, tweeted that she was "Praying for London ". (more...)
Despite Megyn Kelly's Efforts, Putin Still Won't Confess to Election Meddling
- June 05, 2017
Petersburg , Russia, in her first major interview at her new TV home after departing Fox News . "Put your finger on a map of the world, and everywhere you will hear complaints that American officials are interfering in internal election processes", Putin asserted. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Petersburg , Russia, in her first major interview at her new TV home after departing Fox News . "Put your finger on a map of the world, and everywhere you will hear complaints that American officials are interfering in internal election processes", Putin asserted. (more...)
Jennifer Lopez's "Bye Bye Birdie" Live postponed until 2018
- June 05, 2017
Lopez now stars on the NBC procedural " Shades of Blue ", and will appear on the upcoming reality competition show " World of Dance " as a host and producer. The multihyphenate is also committed to her concert residency at Planet Hollywood in Vegas that runs through early June and resumes in September and October. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Lopez now stars on the NBC procedural " Shades of Blue ", and will appear on the upcoming reality competition show " World of Dance " as a host and producer. The multihyphenate is also committed to her concert residency at Planet Hollywood in Vegas that runs through early June and resumes in September and October. (more...)
Coca-Cola 600 sets (extra) stage for playoff push
- June 05, 2017
Busch almost walked away with the Coca-Cola 600 when he moved past teammate Denny Hamlin at the start of the fourth and final stage to take the lead over Martin Truex Jr . He trails Martin Truex Jr.by 132 points. Kyle Busch finished second, followed by Truex, Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin. Truex won the second stage - his sixth stage win the season. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Busch almost walked away with the Coca-Cola 600 when he moved past teammate Denny Hamlin at the start of the fourth and final stage to take the lead over Martin Truex Jr . He trails Martin Truex Jr.by 132 points. Kyle Busch finished second, followed by Truex, Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin. Truex won the second stage - his sixth stage win the season. (more...)
'One Love': Stars, Fans Flock to Manchester Concert
- June 05, 2017
She closed the three-hour-plus event with a cover of "Over the Rainbow", crying onstage at the song's end as the audience cheered her on. Grande surprised young fans injured in the Manchester Arena attack, hugging the thrilled little girls in their hospital beds as they recovered from injuries sustained in the May 22 suicide bombing. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
She closed the three-hour-plus event with a cover of "Over the Rainbow", crying onstage at the song's end as the audience cheered her on. Grande surprised young fans injured in the Manchester Arena attack, hugging the thrilled little girls in their hospital beds as they recovered from injuries sustained in the May 22 suicide bombing. (more...)
Dead Men Tell No Tales': Long, loud and overstimulating
- June 05, 2017
In this chapter, Bloom's character has been placed under a spell that confines him to the ocean as a slowly-rotting sea creature. Did you ever imagine such a simple idea for a movie to become such a large movie franchise? A character who was refreshingly irreverent and goofy in 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl quickly devolved into repetitive shtick, and Depp stumbles and mumbles his way through the new movie. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
In this chapter, Bloom's character has been placed under a spell that confines him to the ocean as a slowly-rotting sea creature. Did you ever imagine such a simple idea for a movie to become such a large movie franchise? A character who was refreshingly irreverent and goofy in 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl quickly devolved into repetitive shtick, and Depp stumbles and mumbles his way through the new movie. (more...)
Jason Dufner bounces back to win the Memorial
- June 05, 2017
Dufner won the tournament. Dufner's final round 68 contained seven birdies and three bogeys and left him on 13 under par, three shots clear of Anirban Lahiri and Rickie Fowler . He was down there a lot. I didn't come straight out of college and play the PGA Tour . We had some good matches. "I'll always have a close place in my heart for this event, being a champion now", Dufner said. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Dufner won the tournament. Dufner's final round 68 contained seven birdies and three bogeys and left him on 13 under par, three shots clear of Anirban Lahiri and Rickie Fowler . He was down there a lot. I didn't come straight out of college and play the PGA Tour . We had some good matches. "I'll always have a close place in my heart for this event, being a champion now", Dufner said. (more...)
'Wonder Woman' review: Gal Gadot to DC's rescue
- June 05, 2017
You will be able to see this cool looking island in the movie itself. It's also the scene that made the least sense to other people going in, which is why it's a wonderful victory for me. Wonder Woman was created by Marston. The film tells the origin story of comic books' Amazonian princess Diana, played by Gal Gadot , and why she left the idyllic island of Themyscira to fight for justice among humans. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
You will be able to see this cool looking island in the movie itself. It's also the scene that made the least sense to other people going in, which is why it's a wonderful victory for me. Wonder Woman was created by Marston. The film tells the origin story of comic books' Amazonian princess Diana, played by Gal Gadot , and why she left the idyllic island of Themyscira to fight for justice among humans. (more...)
Newly elected U.S. congressman Greg Gianforte apologises for assaulting Guardian reporter
- June 05, 2017
A Fox News journalist who saw Wednesday's incident said Mr Gianforte had "grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground" after the reporter persisted in trying to question him. Ryan would not say whether he and fellow House Republican leaders would agree to seat Gianforte should the candidate win but the Speaker suggested that the wishes of Montana voters would be respected. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
A Fox News journalist who saw Wednesday's incident said Mr Gianforte had "grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground" after the reporter persisted in trying to question him. Ryan would not say whether he and fellow House Republican leaders would agree to seat Gianforte should the candidate win but the Speaker suggested that the wishes of Montana voters would be respected. (more...)
Ariana Grande takes to stage at gig for Manchester terror victims
- June 05, 2017
Manchester could hear her roar, for sure - and the world is likely feeling the love from Perry's performance and the rest of the passionate displays of solidarity coming out of this event. (Dave Hogan via AP) In this Sunday, June 4, 2017 , handout photo provided by Dave Hogan for One Love Manchester , singer Ariana Grande , centre in white, performs at the One Love Manchester tribute concert in Manchester, north western England, Sunday, June 4, 2017. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Manchester could hear her roar, for sure - and the world is likely feeling the love from Perry's performance and the rest of the passionate displays of solidarity coming out of this event. (Dave Hogan via AP) In this Sunday, June 4, 2017 , handout photo provided by Dave Hogan for One Love Manchester , singer Ariana Grande , centre in white, performs at the One Love Manchester tribute concert in Manchester, north western England, Sunday, June 4, 2017. (more...)
Ronaldo beats Messi to become leading Champions trophy goal scorer
- June 05, 2017
But Juventus' dreams of a first Champions League title in 21 years ended in heartbreak as Madrid upped the ante, regaining their lead as Casemiro's 30-yard drive flew home via a deflection. But Real Madrid were impressive in the second half. "I think we feel that we are an awesome team ". "The 12th for the insatiable", read a wraparound cover on AS, which hailed the decisive Cristiano Ronaldo as the most valuable player of Saturday's final and said he was "a step away from his ... (more...)
- June 05, 2017
But Juventus' dreams of a first Champions League title in 21 years ended in heartbreak as Madrid upped the ante, regaining their lead as Casemiro's 30-yard drive flew home via a deflection. But Real Madrid were impressive in the second half. "I think we feel that we are an awesome team ". "The 12th for the insatiable", read a wraparound cover on AS, which hailed the decisive Cristiano Ronaldo as the most valuable player of Saturday's final and said he was "a step away from his ... (more...)
'Wonder Woman' conquers milestone with $100.5 million debut
- June 05, 2017
However, in the course of reading those great stories primarily plotted by George Perez, I started to realize how great a character she is and how interesting she can be under the right creative team. The director also emphasizes the difference between creating empowering work and choosing to be on the front lines as a prominent activist. "I want to forget that it's happening'". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
However, in the course of reading those great stories primarily plotted by George Perez, I started to realize how great a character she is and how interesting she can be under the right creative team. The director also emphasizes the difference between creating empowering work and choosing to be on the front lines as a prominent activist. "I want to forget that it's happening'". (more...)
Marcus Mumford, Take That kick off Manchester benefit show
- June 05, 2017
Seven people were killed and 48 were injured in that attack. A moment of silence has been held for the victims of terror, including yesterday's London Bridge attack, at Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester benefit concert . Grande closed the show by inviting all the other performers on stage to help her sing her 2014 hit " One Last Time ", before she closed with a moving solo version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow ". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Seven people were killed and 48 were injured in that attack. A moment of silence has been held for the victims of terror, including yesterday's London Bridge attack, at Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester benefit concert . Grande closed the show by inviting all the other performers on stage to help her sing her 2014 hit " One Last Time ", before she closed with a moving solo version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow ". (more...)
Banks not yet prepared for GST roll-out: IBA to Parliamentary panel
- June 05, 2017
The rate of tax is lower than the lowest slab of 5% under the new GST regime to be implemented from 1 July 2017 and is closer to the current tax incidence of about 2%. However, West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra, who had earlier this week voiced serious doubts about the preparedness of the industry for GST by July 1, continued to be doubtful about the GSTN's readiness. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
The rate of tax is lower than the lowest slab of 5% under the new GST regime to be implemented from 1 July 2017 and is closer to the current tax incidence of about 2%. However, West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra, who had earlier this week voiced serious doubts about the preparedness of the industry for GST by July 1, continued to be doubtful about the GSTN's readiness. (more...)
German ambassador to US: 'Healthy relationship' between Trump, Merkel
- June 05, 2017
White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Tuesday that Trump's relations with Merkel, despite the awkward atmospherics of her White House visit earlier this year and her comments at the weekend, were "fairly unbelievable". He doesn't seem to understand that the world is not laughing at America, they're laughing at him! Nowhere was this rhetorical disconnect between the U.S. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Tuesday that Trump's relations with Merkel, despite the awkward atmospherics of her White House visit earlier this year and her comments at the weekend, were "fairly unbelievable". He doesn't seem to understand that the world is not laughing at America, they're laughing at him! Nowhere was this rhetorical disconnect between the U.S. (more...)
Wilbur Ross takes a nap during Trump's speech
- June 05, 2017
He sought to chart a new course for America's role in the region, one aimed squarely on rooting out terrorism, with less focus on promoting human rights and democratic reforms. In an open reference to Saudi Arabia which is famous as the hotbed of terrorism, the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday advised the new Trump administration against selling "dangerous weapons to main supporters of terrorism". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
He sought to chart a new course for America's role in the region, one aimed squarely on rooting out terrorism, with less focus on promoting human rights and democratic reforms. In an open reference to Saudi Arabia which is famous as the hotbed of terrorism, the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday advised the new Trump administration against selling "dangerous weapons to main supporters of terrorism". (more...)
Kathy Griffin not 'laying down' for Trump but fears career is over
- June 05, 2017
In addition to her canceled tour dates, Griffin has also been fired from her gig co-hosting CNN's New Year's Eve special with Anderson Cooper . President Trump responded to the work by tweeting that the comedian "should be ashamed of herself ". Within hours of the photo being published, Griffin apologised and asked photographer Tyler Shields to remove it and a behind-the-scenes video explaining the work from his blog. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
In addition to her canceled tour dates, Griffin has also been fired from her gig co-hosting CNN's New Year's Eve special with Anderson Cooper . President Trump responded to the work by tweeting that the comedian "should be ashamed of herself ". Within hours of the photo being published, Griffin apologised and asked photographer Tyler Shields to remove it and a behind-the-scenes video explaining the work from his blog. (more...)
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