Culture

Catalonia Has Won The Right To An Independent State, Catalan Leader Says
- October 02, 2017

The results follow a day of violent clashes between Spanish national police and supporters of the disputed vote. Spanish Civil Guard officers break through a door at a polling station - for the banned independence referendum - where Catalan President Carles Puigdemont was supposed to vote in Sant Julia de Ramis, Spain , October 1, 2017 . (more...)

'SNL' premiere: Baldwin's Trump slams San Juan mayor, National Football League protesters
- October 02, 2017

The day before, Trump had lashed out at Cruz, deriding "poor leadership ability" by her and others in Puerto Rico "who are not able to get their workers to help". Our Revolution says she has made San Juan "the first and only municipality" on the island where employees have the right to collective bargaining, made steps towards a local version of a universal health care plan, and is an advocate for gender equality, LGBT rights, and rights for disabled people. (more...)

Stanton goes down swinging in quest for 60
- October 02, 2017

In his previous 18 2/3 innings, Peters had allowed 18 runs. Urena has pitched well against the Braves this season, going 2-1 in four starts with a 2.22 ERA. Phillies 11, Mets 0: Pete Mackanin ended his tenure as Phillies manager with a resounding victory, while Terry Collins left the Mets with a loss. (more...)

Giants end sour season with a win, lose first pick
- October 02, 2017

It was his fifth homer in 47 games since returning to San Francisco this summer. It was Posey's first inning double that opened the scoring against San Diego starter Jordan Lyles , and his fourth inning RBI double that helped turn the game into a blowout. (more...)

When Harrison Ford forgot Ryan Gosling's name
- October 02, 2017

With news breaking about Linda Hamilton returning to the Terminator franchise after nearly 30 years and Jamie Lee Curtis coming back for a final Halloween flick - oh, and Harrison Ford starring in Blade Runner 20149 this October 6th - it's a good time to look at other actors who, after long breaks, made their way back to old properties and characters that helped put them on the map. (more...)

Trump blames Puerto Ricans for slow hurricane response
- October 02, 2017

It's hurricane relief, these people need help. Offering his "thoughts and prayers" to Puerto Ricans , Trump touted his administration's "massive federal mobilization" in the face of an unprecedented storm, including the presence of over 10,000 federal personnel. (more...)

Invictus Games wraps with closing ceremony featuring Springsteen and Adams
- October 02, 2017

It seems like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's relationship is getting serious day by day. The rousing ceremony featuring stars such as Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams - though some of the attention focused on Britain's Prince Harry and his girlfriend, American actress Meghan Markle . (more...)

San Juan Mayor Responds to Donald Trump's Twitter Attack
- October 01, 2017

Trump's visit to a private golf club in New Jersey is said to have delayed his administration's response to Puerto Rico's plea. Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz speaks with a man at a hospital Saturday in the Rio Piedras area of San Juan , Puerto Rico, as about 35 patients are evacuated after the failure of an electrical plant. (more...)

Miley Cyrus Relished Her Roots With A 'Younger Now' Hoedown In Nashville
- October 01, 2017

Miley Cyrus and her best friend Lesley Patterson reunited! Miley , in one of her posts on Instagram , said performing "New York State Of Mind" with Billy Joel is off the ol' bucket list. Despite her born-and-bred Nashville bona fides, Cyrus told Billboard that she's never felt quite at home on the country circuit, despite her Johnny Cash tattoo and the fact that Dolly Parton is her godmother. (more...)

Rajinikanth jokes about Kamal Haasan's political plunge
- October 01, 2017

Rajinikanth said his contemporary Kamal Haasan possibly knew what that something was, but might not want not share the secret with him. Speaking at the grand finale, he said, "the idea of a sequel to Indian 2 struck my mind three years ago and I have developed the story for the last two years". (more...)

SNL: Ryan Gosling teases his unforgettable return in first promo
- October 01, 2017

Rapper JAY-Z didn't bend the knee during the "Saturday Night Live" season premiere , but he did the next best thing. The two men turn to each other as Gosling nods and says, "I saw you at Coachella". To his credit, Gosling couldn't keep a straight face before delivering his next line: "And then from N'erlins, it moved on to "Chicagi" and then 'NYC City'". (more...)

Aritzia Dress Sold Out After Meghan Markle Wears It Once
- October 01, 2017

They were as engrossed in each other as they were in the game, whispering in each other's ears. The rousing ceremony featuring stars such as Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams - though some of the attention focused on Britain's Prince Harry and his girlfriend, American actress Meghan Markle. (more...)

Aarav wins Bigg Boss Tamil season 1, takes home Rs 50 lacs
- October 01, 2017

A while ago, popular Twitter handle The Khabri had released an aerial shot of the house, and last night the channel (Colors TV) itself shared the first look of the new season's house. The host of the show even asked Shilpa to play a game, in which she was asked to make the bottles fall down from a belt tied on her waist. Unlike any other season this time the makers of the show had not yet revealed the name of the celebrity contestants of the show. (more...)

Roy Moore's defiant road in pursuit of a US Senate seat
- October 01, 2017

The Washington Free Beacon noted that America's Founding Fathers were keenly aware of the philosophical and political implications of asserting the existence of God-given rights. President Donald Trump acted as if he'd spent political capital by showing up last Friday at a campaign rally in Alabama for Sen. Since before 2000, Alabama voters have decisively chosen the Republican candidates, US attorney general Jeff Sessions and current senior senator Richard Shelby, by more than 20 ... (more...)

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie have confirmed their engagement
- October 01, 2017

It describes the couple as "Kit, younger son of David and Deborah Harington of Worcestershire, and Rose , middle daughter of Sebastian and Candy Leslie of Aberdeenshire". He added: 'I said to her, cause she's moved into my house, "Look darling, it's important that this is our space". "The three weeks in Iceland where we shot the second season... (more...)

Kim Kardashian confirms having a third child via surrogacy
- October 01, 2017

In the clip, Kim reacts to reading a section of the book, in which Jenner makes some serious accusations against her late father. The Kardashians had us all over the place this week with not one, not two, but three reported pregnancy announcements. (more...)

Monty Hall dies at 96; was 'Let's Make a Deal' host, philanthropist
- October 01, 2017

The show was revived by CBS for its daytime lineup in 2009 with comedian Wayne Brady as host. Our thoughts are with Monty's family during this time. Preceded in death back in June by his wife of almost 70 years, Marilyn - who herself was an Emmy-winning TV producer, writer, and author - Monty Hall died of heart failure on Saturday afternoon, his reps told THR . (more...)

Trump Criticizes Devastated Puerto Rico: "They Want Everything Done for Them"
- October 01, 2017

Critics of the Jones Act say the lack of competition with foreign shippers makes any shipment from the U.S. mainland to Puerto Rico 30 per cent more expensive than it would be from a foreign port. During his tweet attacks this morning, Trump called NBC and CNN "fake news" for reporting Cruz's cries for more aid. San Juan's mayor said there's "no time for politics" in Puerto Rico's recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria, hours after getting blasted by President Donald Trump on ... (more...)

San Juan mayor answers Trump's Twitter attack
- October 01, 2017

Her comments come after Trump's tweet that "food, water, and medical are top priorities - and doing well" and ahead of his scheduled visit to the island. After going days without mentioning Puerto Rico following Maria, however, administration officials have attempted to play catchup, holding numerous press conferences to describe their relief efforts; Trump now manages to get in a mention of Puerto Rico at almost every public event. (more...)

Trump Lashes Out at Puerto Rico Mayor Who Complained About Storm Response
- October 01, 2017

Now Trump is spending his time on Twitter, trying to start a feud with the mayor of the biggest city in Puerto Rico - someone who should be a major partner for relief efforts there. When you're drinking from a creek, it's not a good news story. "The military and first responders, despite no electric, roads, phones etc., have done an incredible job", he wrote . (more...)