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British PM May orders full public inquiry into deadly tower block fire
- June 16, 2017
Plans to install cladding on a tower block in Carlton have been put on hold following the recent deadly blaze at Grenfell Tower . As far back as 2000, Gordon Cooke - a leading fire safety consultant - warned in a report commissioned by the mineral wool industry "the use of plastic foam cored sandwich panels.is hard to justify when considering life safety". (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Plans to install cladding on a tower block in Carlton have been put on hold following the recent deadly blaze at Grenfell Tower . As far back as 2000, Gordon Cooke - a leading fire safety consultant - warned in a report commissioned by the mineral wool industry "the use of plastic foam cored sandwich panels.is hard to justify when considering life safety". (more...)
US seeks to recover more assets stolen from Malaysian fund
- June 16, 2017
It's part of an effort to seize luxury property, art and other ill-gotten assets linked to fraud at the government-controlled fund, which is meant to promote economic development projects in the Asian nation. In July, Hollywood production company Red Granite was accused in a U.S. civil lawsuit of using US$100 million that prosecutors said had been diverted from the 1MDB fund to finance DiCaprio's 2013 film " The Wolf of Wall Street ", in which he starred. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
It's part of an effort to seize luxury property, art and other ill-gotten assets linked to fraud at the government-controlled fund, which is meant to promote economic development projects in the Asian nation. In July, Hollywood production company Red Granite was accused in a U.S. civil lawsuit of using US$100 million that prosecutors said had been diverted from the 1MDB fund to finance DiCaprio's 2013 film " The Wolf of Wall Street ", in which he starred. (more...)
NeNe Leakes signs deal for Season 10 return to RHOA
- June 16, 2017
According to a production source, Leakes, 49, will appear "in a majority of the season's episodes", Us Weekly reported. Yas! While Leakes wrote that she will be back on the show, it is unclear if she will be a full-time Housewife of a Friend of the Housewives. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
According to a production source, Leakes, 49, will appear "in a majority of the season's episodes", Us Weekly reported. Yas! While Leakes wrote that she will be back on the show, it is unclear if she will be a full-time Housewife of a Friend of the Housewives. (more...)
Christine McVie confirms 2018 Fleetwood Mac world tour
- June 16, 2017
At the present moment, Fleetwood Mac are already due to play festivals in L.A. and NY this summer, but at the moment they have no other live shows announced. Buckingham and McVie are touring their own collaboration this summer, while Stevie Nicks will be playing at London's Hyde Park on July 9 with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
At the present moment, Fleetwood Mac are already due to play festivals in L.A. and NY this summer, but at the moment they have no other live shows announced. Buckingham and McVie are touring their own collaboration this summer, while Stevie Nicks will be playing at London's Hyde Park on July 9 with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. (more...)
Tupac Shakur biopic, 'All Eyez on Me,' ready for long-awaited release
- June 16, 2017
When the name Tupac Shakur is uttered many words may come to mind such as "poet", "rapper", "militant", "thug life" and "activist", but there is much more to the slain artist that so many around the globe have come to know and love. Though the filmmakers were interested, they weren't ready yet, and neither was Shipp. It's like having Tupac for 'Juice , ' which is a great performance because it was so raw. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
When the name Tupac Shakur is uttered many words may come to mind such as "poet", "rapper", "militant", "thug life" and "activist", but there is much more to the slain artist that so many around the globe have come to know and love. Though the filmmakers were interested, they weren't ready yet, and neither was Shipp. It's like having Tupac for 'Juice , ' which is a great performance because it was so raw. (more...)
Steve Harvey to Flint Man: 'Enjoy Your Nice Brown Glass of Water'
- June 16, 2017
The comedian took a call from a Flint resident who disagreed with him on the National Basketball Association finals in which Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors . "To make a joke out of a tragedy such as this was in very poor taste, especially coming from someone of your stature", she said. Fifth Ward Flint City Councilman Wantwaz Davis told Mlive .com that Harvey's remarks don't surprise him. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The comedian took a call from a Flint resident who disagreed with him on the National Basketball Association finals in which Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors . "To make a joke out of a tragedy such as this was in very poor taste, especially coming from someone of your stature", she said. Fifth Ward Flint City Councilman Wantwaz Davis told Mlive .com that Harvey's remarks don't surprise him. (more...)
Southern Baptists repudiate 'alt-right,' white supremacy
- June 16, 2017
Gathered in Phoenix , Arizona, this week, a majority of delegates voted to reaffirm the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement which says that in his death Christ took upon Himself divine punishment due sinners "as the burning core of the Gospel message and the only hope of a fallen race", as noted by Baptist Press . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Gathered in Phoenix , Arizona, this week, a majority of delegates voted to reaffirm the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement which says that in his death Christ took upon Himself divine punishment due sinners "as the burning core of the Gospel message and the only hope of a fallen race", as noted by Baptist Press . (more...)
Blimp crashes at US Open
- June 16, 2017
The Federal Aviation and Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have been called to investigate the crash. Shockingly, that would be Spieth's final birdie of the day in one of the worst U.S. "Move over, Ben", Strange famously said after his second title. "The envelope caught fire". A woman who witnessed the crash of a small blimp near the Wisconsin golf course where the U.S. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The Federal Aviation and Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have been called to investigate the crash. Shockingly, that would be Spieth's final birdie of the day in one of the worst U.S. "Move over, Ben", Strange famously said after his second title. "The envelope caught fire". A woman who witnessed the crash of a small blimp near the Wisconsin golf course where the U.S. (more...)
Kim Kardashian Writes Message to North West on 4th Birthday!
- June 16, 2017
In the visual, you see a young Nori being reminded by Kim not get old and grow up. She wrote: "Happy birthday to our attractive, funny, smart little love bug, North . Kylie Jenner also sent North extra love on her birthday, sharing a sweet pic of her niece flashing a smile and rocking pink leather ballet slippers . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
In the visual, you see a young Nori being reminded by Kim not get old and grow up. She wrote: "Happy birthday to our attractive, funny, smart little love bug, North . Kylie Jenner also sent North extra love on her birthday, sharing a sweet pic of her niece flashing a smile and rocking pink leather ballet slippers . (more...)
Scalise still in critical condition but improved after second surgery
- June 16, 2017
Scalise was fielding ground balls at second base Wednesday when he was shot at a practice for an annual Republicans-Democrats baseball game. "I think that the president contributed to this significantly", said Rep. It's a visible reminder of the attack that's bridged political parties, even as the game goes on. "By playing tonight, you are showing the world that we will not be intimidated by threats, acts of violence or assaults on our democracy", he told the crowd. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Scalise was fielding ground balls at second base Wednesday when he was shot at a practice for an annual Republicans-Democrats baseball game. "I think that the president contributed to this significantly", said Rep. It's a visible reminder of the attack that's bridged political parties, even as the game goes on. "By playing tonight, you are showing the world that we will not be intimidated by threats, acts of violence or assaults on our democracy", he told the crowd. (more...)
Assassin's Creed Origins hands-on review
- June 16, 2017
Ismail revealed the game won't feature multiplayer, which is something that has been absent from a few of the latest Assassin's Creed titles. Ubisoft's Ashraf Ismail has officially confirmed a long pending rumor that Ba-Yek is not going to be the only playable character in Assassin's Creed Origins . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Ismail revealed the game won't feature multiplayer, which is something that has been absent from a few of the latest Assassin's Creed titles. Ubisoft's Ashraf Ismail has officially confirmed a long pending rumor that Ba-Yek is not going to be the only playable character in Assassin's Creed Origins . (more...)
Karrueche Tran granted five-year restraining order against ex Chris Brown
- June 16, 2017
The 29-year-old model-and-actress told a court how her former boyfriend issued violent threats after they had split up nearly three years ago and demanded she gave back money and gifts he had given her during their relationship. "B**ch I will beat the s**t out of you", he is accused of writing in one message, "I promise you I will make your life hell", he allegedly declared in another. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The 29-year-old model-and-actress told a court how her former boyfriend issued violent threats after they had split up nearly three years ago and demanded she gave back money and gifts he had given her during their relationship. "B**ch I will beat the s**t out of you", he is accused of writing in one message, "I promise you I will make your life hell", he allegedly declared in another. (more...)
Raw: Audio from shooting at GOP baseball practice
- June 16, 2017
Nathan can be heard asking. Someone off-camera can be heard saying the shooter was behind home plate. " I assume people have been calling 911 already ". Hodgkinson who died after police shot at him. "Is anyone talking to him?" Five people were injured in the attack, including House majority whip Steve Scalise , who was loaded into a helicopter on a stretcher. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Nathan can be heard asking. Someone off-camera can be heard saying the shooter was behind home plate. " I assume people have been calling 911 already ". Hodgkinson who died after police shot at him. "Is anyone talking to him?" Five people were injured in the attack, including House majority whip Steve Scalise , who was loaded into a helicopter on a stretcher. (more...)
Busy Aisha Tyler says goodbye to 'The Talk' after 6 years
- June 16, 2017
The current season, Season 7, which wraps on August 4, will be her last. "Recently I got this opportunity to do something I always dreamed of doing which was direct my first feature film ", she said on her show on Thursday (15Jun17). She received well-wishes from her fellow co-hosts. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it's lovely. She added that is what she wants to do the rest of her life. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The current season, Season 7, which wraps on August 4, will be her last. "Recently I got this opportunity to do something I always dreamed of doing which was direct my first feature film ", she said on her show on Thursday (15Jun17). She received well-wishes from her fellow co-hosts. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it's lovely. She added that is what she wants to do the rest of her life. (more...)
The Mummy Is Tom Cruise's Largest International Box Office Opening
- June 15, 2017
The $125 million film opened to $19 million at the Chinese box office on Friday, a best for Cruise, for a projected weekend debut of $52 million in the Middle Kingdom. 2 " earning $6.3 million. The second week total for the film shows that " Wonder Woman " has a steady audience. The next movie to come out from the Dark Universe is Bride of Frankenstein to be directed by Bill Condon ( Beauty and the Beast ). (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The $125 million film opened to $19 million at the Chinese box office on Friday, a best for Cruise, for a projected weekend debut of $52 million in the Middle Kingdom. 2 " earning $6.3 million. The second week total for the film shows that " Wonder Woman " has a steady audience. The next movie to come out from the Dark Universe is Bride of Frankenstein to be directed by Bill Condon ( Beauty and the Beast ). (more...)
Elizabeth Banks' Steven Spielberg dis angers 'Color Purple' fans
- June 15, 2017
Goldie Hawn played the lead role in The Sugarland Express , while The Colour Purple and The BFG also featured female leads. As many have since pointed out , although Banks' criticism wasn't completely accurate, it wasn't that far off the mark.Out of the 30 films Spielberg has directed, there have been just three with female protagonists. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Goldie Hawn played the lead role in The Sugarland Express , while The Colour Purple and The BFG also featured female leads. As many have since pointed out , although Banks' criticism wasn't completely accurate, it wasn't that far off the mark.Out of the 30 films Spielberg has directed, there have been just three with female protagonists. (more...)
Jessica Chastain the new X-Villan?
- June 15, 2017
Chastain brings a big time resume of great roles and performances ( The Martian , The Help and Zero Dark Thirty ) so there's hope that Lilandra is more than a disposable, cardboard villain. Presumably any sequel would sync up with the franchise-launching X-Men, which opened in 2000. The upcoming movie will follow the events of last year's Apocalypse which saw Jean Grey ( Sophie Turner ) realize the full extent of her power. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Chastain brings a big time resume of great roles and performances ( The Martian , The Help and Zero Dark Thirty ) so there's hope that Lilandra is more than a disposable, cardboard villain. Presumably any sequel would sync up with the franchise-launching X-Men, which opened in 2000. The upcoming movie will follow the events of last year's Apocalypse which saw Jean Grey ( Sophie Turner ) realize the full extent of her power. (more...)
Nandamuri Balakrishna- Puri Jagannath film title fixed
- June 15, 2017
Haryana born model turned actor Vikramjeet Virk who has acted in few Telugu movies such as "Baadshah", "Heart Attack", "Bhimavaram Bullodu", "Rudhramadevi", "Sher" and "Dictator", has been roped in Puri Jagannadh's directorial venture "Paisa Vasool". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Haryana born model turned actor Vikramjeet Virk who has acted in few Telugu movies such as "Baadshah", "Heart Attack", "Bhimavaram Bullodu", "Rudhramadevi", "Sher" and "Dictator", has been roped in Puri Jagannadh's directorial venture "Paisa Vasool". (more...)
Mueller probing whether Trump obstructed justice
- June 15, 2017
Mueller's requests to interview the officials signals that his investigation is expanding to include the possibility that Trump tried to obstruct justice, according to The Times . The White House press office, Trump's personal attorney, Marc Kasowitz and Mueller's office didn't immediately respond to CNBC's emailed requests for comment, which were sent outside of office hours. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Mueller's requests to interview the officials signals that his investigation is expanding to include the possibility that Trump tried to obstruct justice, according to The Times . The White House press office, Trump's personal attorney, Marc Kasowitz and Mueller's office didn't immediately respond to CNBC's emailed requests for comment, which were sent outside of office hours. (more...)
Churches hold vigils for those shot at Congressional Republican baseball practice
- June 15, 2017
ORIGINAL STORYWASHINGTON (AP) - House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice, congressional officials say. In a statement , President Trump said he and Vice President Mike Pence were monitoring developments closely. Thoughts and prayers are with my colleagues and staff at the Congressional baseball practice this morning. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
ORIGINAL STORYWASHINGTON (AP) - House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice, congressional officials say. In a statement , President Trump said he and Vice President Mike Pence were monitoring developments closely. Thoughts and prayers are with my colleagues and staff at the Congressional baseball practice this morning. (more...)
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