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Transformers Box Office Reaches $265.3 Million Globally in Five Days
- June 27, 2017

Wonder Woman will take third while All Eyez on Me drops to fourth. It's now surpassed Man of Steel's final domestic box office numbers and is still going strong. That makes for a $265.3 million worldwide start in forty-one markets, but it has a long way to go before it hits much of a profit margin with an expensive $217 million budget. (more...)

Southern Baptist Convention in uproar over 'alt-right'
- June 27, 2017

The presentation of both the "alt-right" and the "moral leadership" resolution at the SBC's annual meeting this week - and the decision past year to call on Christians to stop displaying the Confederate flag - is noteworthy given Trump received support from 81 percent of white evangelicals during the 2016 presidential election. (more...)

PGA Shot of the Week: Spieth Splash
- June 27, 2017

Jordan Spieth holed a bunker shot to win the Travelers Championship in a play-off on Sunday and become the second youngest golfer in the modern era behind Tiger Woods to post 10 PGA Tour victories. You've got to keep resetting goals. "I was in there in regulation, knew it was the place to be", Spieth said. He proceeded to send a long iron into the same greenside bunker , before holing out to one of the greatest player-caddie celebrations in recent times. (more...)

Just Kickin It: R&B group Xscape perform at BET Awards
- June 27, 2017

Chance the Rapper had a big night at Sunday's BET Music Awards , winning both best new artist and the coveted 2017 Humanitarian Award. An energetic Bruno Mars kicked off the 2017 BET Awards with a fun and funky performance on a night where he could win his first BET Award . (more...)

Bette Midler Shuts It Down During Tonys Acceptance Speech
- June 27, 2017

Bette Midler accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role in a musical for " Hello, Dolly! " at the 71st annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in NY. " Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 " had 12 nominations, which was more than any other Broadway production. In his acceptance speech last night, Platt summed up the importance of the musical, his role and the larger conversation Dear Evan Hansen has created around mental health in a very ... (more...)

John Cena teases feud with Roman Reigns during Twitter Q&A
- June 27, 2017

Corbin has earned a WWE Championship Match contract in the recent "Money in the Bank" event, and he could turn that in to challenge Cena should the latter succeed in grabbing the title from Mahal. "It's his yard... I'd like to prove that wrong", the 16-time World Heavyweight Champion said in response to a fan asking if he would like to work with Reigns in the future. (more...)

Kuldeep more lethal on dry wickets, says Kohli
- June 27, 2017

The West Indies will be hoping that their young attack create inroads early into the Indian batting, as they allowed an opening association of 132 runs in the first game. Opener Ajinkya was the top scorer with 103 off 104 balls, which was his third ODI hundred. The Mumbai lad has always been kept as a reserve opener to Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan . (more...)

People are criticizing Kim Kardashian over her son's vehicle seat photo
- June 27, 2017

Now, It's Kim's turn! Yesterday, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star updated us on her life (as she normally does) with an adorable photo of her toddler son on Snapchat. The mogul's Facebook picture showed Saint facing forward in the seat, which some followers have taken issue with. However, Kardashian isn't necessarily doing anything wrong, considering children who weigh more than forty pounds or are at least 40 inches tall are exempt from the rear-facing law. (more...)

Modi invites US business, says GST will ease way
- June 27, 2017

Briefing reporters on the meeting, Foreign Secretary, S Jaishankar said counter-terrorism was a major issue that was discussed between Trump and Modi during the day. The two leaders have spoken thrice on phone since the latter replaced Barack Obama. The visiting Prime Minister presented a hamper containing a traditional, handcrafted Himachali silver bracelet, tea and honey from Kangra valley, and hand-woven shawls from Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh to First Lady Melania Trump . (more...)

Brazil leader defiant in face of possible charges
- June 27, 2017

Temer said Monday that nothing will "destroy" his government. Brazil's top prosecutor was expected soon to file corruption charges against President Michel Temer but the embattled conservative leader defiantly vowed Monday that nothing can "destroy" him. (more...)

VIP 2 has set new title "Lalkar" in Bollywood
- June 27, 2017

According to the " Dilwale " star, both Dhanush and Soundarya pushed her to overcome her fear of doing a film in another language. The trailer introduces us to the same Raghavan, a jobless graduate and looks like the extension of the character narrated by Dhanush in the movie. (more...)

Trump says Obama 'colluded' on Russian Federation, but gives no evidence
- June 27, 2017

Trump's young administration has been consumed by allegations - under investigation both by Congress and the FBI, and furiously denied by the Republican president - that members of his campaign team colluded with a Russian effort to tip the electoral scales in his favor. (more...)

Amy Pascal Confirms Spider-Man Spinoffs Not Connected to the MCU
- June 27, 2017

Now, plans have been revealed for Tom Holland to return for a sequel to next month's Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2019 that will begin the next phase of the MCU. "That's something that's not up to me, I am the MCU's Spider-Man, I exist in a world with the Avengers ". Spider-Man: Homecoming is the second cinematic reboot of the iconic superhero, following the Amazing Spider-Man series, which starred Andrew Garfield. (more...)

Duvvada jagaannadhaam movie released with 33 cr. first day collection
- June 27, 2017

DJ had a fantastic opening on its first day and reportedly raked in Rs 33 crore . So this is the biggest opening for Allu Arjun . The day after its theatrical release, DJ was released on some website and links for the download of the full movie or watching it online were circulated on social media within no time. (more...)

Watch Migos come to blows with Joe Budden at the BET Awards
- June 27, 2017

He described this as a "running joke", to which Offset replied: " You said I'm left off 'Bad and Boujee?' Does it look like I'm left off 'Bad and Boujee?' ". The ex-reality star ultimately walked out during the interview and Migos did not take it lightly. "Had the pleasure of speaking (with) Migos ", Budden tweeted. (more...)

Dali's bones to be exhumed for paternity test
- June 27, 2017

A Spanish woman, Maria Pilar Abel Martinez, claims that Dali is her father, and has launched legal proceedings to have her parentage confirmed. A Madrid court statement says that DNA tests were necessary to make a genetic comparison. (more...)

US Supreme Court allows Trump to ban travelers
- June 27, 2017

The March 6 executive order had banned the new visas from being issued to people from Iran , Libya , Somalia , Sudan , Syria and Yemen for 90 days. The last day of the Supreme Court's term was notable not only for what was announced but also for what wasn't. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented in part, noting that he would grant the government's request in its entirety and objecting to the court "keeping the injunctions in place with regard to an unidentified, unnamed group of ... (more...)

'She's Gotta Have It' Teaser Reveals Premiere Date, Reintroduces Nola Darling
- June 27, 2017

According to the Crooklyn creator, his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee had the vision, while he made the magic happen. Continuing the trend of talented, mid-budget directors making their way to TV, Spike Lee is making his television debut with a Netflix adaptation of his groundbreaking 1986 debut film She's Gotta Have It. (more...)

When does 'Fuller House' season 3 premiere on Netflix?
- June 27, 2017

Fuller House Season 3 will launch on Friday, September 22 on Netflix , which is exactly 30 years to the date from the Full House series premiere, which hit the airwaves on September 22 in 1987. Talk about a throwback, right? Now, fans will have to wait a little longer between seasons, but not as long as we'd thought. Fuller House is produced by Miller-Boyett Productions and Jeff Franklin Productions in association with Warner Horizon Television for Netflix. (more...)

Prince Philip leaves hospital after treatment for infection
- June 27, 2017

Philip was said to have slipped out of the hospital through a back entrance before leaving by vehicle. The hospital admission was understood be a precautionary measure a rather than an emergency. In May, Philip announced he would be cutting down on his public appearances. Prince Philip missed the State Opening of Parliament and the Queen's Speech Wednesday morning. (more...)