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Harry Potter and The Cursed Child to Broadway talks already underway
- August 04, 2016

Fischer says he's looking forward to seeing multiple generations come to the party , since the first "Harry Potter" book was released nearly 20 years ago. Plus: Four-hour Potter Party begins at 9 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble at NMSU Bookstore & Café, 1400 E. University Ave., with reading, lightning bolt tattoos and video clips. (more...)

JK Rowling confirms end of 'Harry Potter': 'Harry is done now'
- August 04, 2016

HP author J.K. Rowling also celebrated a birthday on July 31, since the writer shares a birthday with her iconic character. "We might have down to Target and see if they have it but I just want to read it", says Harry Potter fan Lacey Sisson. (more...)

'Pretty Little Liars' Season 7 Spoilers: Who Killed Sara Harvey?
- August 04, 2016

Mary became emotional after learning that Charlotte called herself CeCe Drake, and the fact that she never got the opportunity to hold her child, and that her sister Jessica stole EVERYTHING from her. Well, her spirit has left us. However Spencer and Hanna discovered when they dug up the grave, at least one version of Archer is definitely dead. (more...)

Pregnant Blac Chyna Flaunts Her Baby Bump on Snapchat
- August 04, 2016

Disick went on to share this knowledge about fatherhood with soon to be father, Rob Kardashian, Kourtney's younger brother. Still, Disick made it clear he thinks Rob will be just fine. Disick is already a proud uncle to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's children, North and Saint , but he (as well as the rest of the Kardashian clan) is looking just as forward to welcoming another addition into the mix. (more...)

James Corden reveals Kanye cancelled Carpool Karaoke 'twice'!
- August 04, 2016

What could be more Kanye than that?" he joked. With the likes of Adele, Justin Bieber, Stevie Wonder and even the First Lady herself Michelle Obama taking part, you'd have thought Kanye would have been in that passenger seat like a shot. (more...)

First look at Batman: Realm of Shadows
- August 04, 2016

During one particular conversation during a fundraiser for Harvey Dent's campaign, one of the rich donors begins a sentence with something to the effect of "For your parents to have been killed in a botched robbery..." Will it just be intimidation, or will you physically harm someone to get what you need to know? Though my Batman showed restraint and openly communicated with Commissioner Gordon, I was tempted by options to take a more brutal approach, breaking limbs and crushing skulls ... (more...)

Puppy gets prosthetic legs after neighbour cuts them off with a sword
- August 04, 2016

The terrified pup was taken in by the Soi Dog Foundation and was treated in the Bankok clinic where he's made an impressive recovery and had his own custom-made prosthetics provided. The attack was carried out by a neighbor as punishment for chewing a pair of shoes. Dalley's wife, Gill, is a double amputee herself. Cola, a 9-month-old puppy in Bangkok, Thailand, got a second chance at life as a normal dog thanks to two prosthetic legs. (more...)

Shannen Doherty reveals her cancer has spread
- August 04, 2016

Doherty opened up about the status of her health in an interview earlier this week with Entertainment Tonight , two weeks after publicly shaving her head as part of her fight against cancer. "I could not have gotten through this without my husband". See Shannen's incredible revelation about her dog Bowie in the video below. Aww. Bowie's like her little guardian. (more...)

Posters add further confusion as to who was killed in previous season
- August 04, 2016

Over the past months, most fans have been standing on their belief that Glenn ( Steven Yeun ) was the one who received the blows from Negan's ( Jeffrey Dean Morgan ) wire-wrapped bat in the finale of season six. who did Negan kill at the end of "Walking Dead" Season 6... and Comic-Con is providing little answers. Ummm... okay. International Business Times comments that there are spoilers about Carol in the new Walking Dead trailer. (more...)

Strategic Reason for "Stories" or is Instagram a Snapchat Biter?
- August 04, 2016

Stories from followed users are displayed at the top of the feed , friends profiles are posted first, followed by popular accounts. Instagram has also released some new photo editing tools, allowing users to write or draw on their photos and add emoji before posting them. (more...)

'The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All' 2016 Live Stream
- August 04, 2016

Before leaving for her date with Jordan, JoJo and Robby enjoy breakfast in bed as they reminisce about their romantic evening. "I think the best part about JoJo is that she appeals to everyone", Becca explained to E! Apparently, Chad is "talking to" and "hanging out with" - he literally made waggling air quotes with his fingers - the exes of both Grant and Robby . (more...)

Bills sign RB Bush to one-year deal
- August 04, 2016

He injured his knee when he slipped on the concrete at Edward Jones Dome at St. Louis. The good thing is I've been through enough injuries where I knew what to expect and how to handle it. The 31-year-old has played just 16 games in the past two seasons and has only played all 16 twice in his career. "And then offensively we're not just going to say "hey look he's our back up running back" because we feel great about our running game". (more...)

Obama says Trump is 'woefully unprepared' to be president
- August 04, 2016

McCain issued a lengthy statement insisting that Trump has no right "to defame those who are the best among us" and pleading: "I hope Americans understand that the remarks do not represent the views of our Republican Party, its officers, or candidates". (more...)

'Star Trek: Discovery' Has 'Completely Different Point of View,' Says Brent Spiner
- August 04, 2016

The third outing for the rebooted Star Trek franchise couldn't quite match up to Jason Bourne's debut, and its drop off could spell trouble. Despite the shakeup of key personnel -Justin Lin (four of the Fast & Furious flicks) replaced J.J. (more...)

Pope Francis Condemns Trans Studies: 'An Annihilation of Man'
- August 04, 2016

The 12-member commission of six men and six women includes priests, nuns and laywomen. While Orozco is content where she now, she says she's fine with the pope exploring these avenues that might bring change within the Catholic church. Pope Francis has admitted not enough is known about female deacons in the early days of the Church. "Nor is it a way in which the church is going to also look at the possibility of opening up priesthood to women". (more...)

Instagram Blatantly Copies Snapchat With It's New 'Instagram Stories' Feature
- August 04, 2016

To save your story , tap Done. In addition, the Stories section comes with text and drawing tools for enhancing images. Instagram users will be able to view a person's " story " by clicking on their profile photo. However, stories can be hidden selectively from followers, too. When watching your own story , swipe up to check out who's seen each photo and video . (more...)

Potter script sells more than 2 million copies in 2 days
- August 04, 2016

The drama takes place almost 20 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. United Kingdom book industry magazine and website The Bookseller said if the sales rate continued, the script book would "be the second biggest-selling single week for one title since records began, with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as the first". (more...)

Obama library will be built in historic south side Chicago park
- August 04, 2016

Some ingenuity will be required to develop a transit system that provides easy access to all elements of a museum campus that includes the Museum of Science and Industry and The Barack Obama Presidential Center. This afternoon, the Obama Foundation issued a statement confirming that the future future Obama Presidential Center will indeed be built in Jackson Park. (more...)

White Sox Suspend Sale Five Games for Cutting Uniforms
- August 04, 2016

Sale was scratched from his start against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night after he was involved in what the team said was a "non-physical clubhouse incident". Detroit Tigers' Cameron Maybin celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on a Nick Castellanos single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Chicago. (more...)

Flaming arrow hits 'America's Got Talent' performer's neck
- August 04, 2016

After all, it's not exactly a new scenario. "Even after he was still standing, he wobbled his way downstairs to get judged, and I am thinking, 'Go to the doctor.' Finally, Simon said, 'Go to the doctor'". "Now I know why I don't like these things". They are really good friends we go on lots of playdates. The judging panel - which includes show creator Simon Cowell - were quick to insist Stock received medical attention. (more...)