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Time Warner invests in streaming with 10% stake in Hulu
- August 09, 2016

The ones included are TNT , TBS , CNN , Cartoon Network (and therefore Adult Swim ), TruTV, Boomerang, and Turner Classic Movies. Adds Hopkins: "This investment from Time Warner marks a major step for Hulu as we continue to redefine television for both consumers and advertisers". (more...)

'The Simpsons' to air first one-hour episode; poor Mr. Burns
- August 09, 2016

Burns as he "tries to relive his glory days, and crosses paths with a mysterious music mogul". This is where the always hilarious Keegan-Michael Key comes into it as the rapper Jazzy James, who joins Praline, Burns, Homer and Bart in trying to get the money back. (more...)

'Bachelorette' finale: JoJo Fletcher is engaged
- August 09, 2016

Good luck, JoJo and Jordan . Rodgers proposed to Fletcher on a beach in Thailand. Despite the ugly family squabble, both JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers are excited about their engagement and looking forward to the future. Do you think "The Bachelorette" 2016 JoJo Fletcher and Season 12 victor Jordan Rodgers are a great couple? However, the conflict between the Rodgers brothers is mutual as per the gossip website report, which claims that, " Jordan and Luke have felt over the ... (more...)

Sorry 'Stranger Things' fans, electricity isn't monster-powered
- August 09, 2016

He countered: "Then we lose everything interesting about the show ". "It's not that there's no data, just that we don't give out our data". Clarke, in the middle of a date, tries to move the conversation to Monday, but Dustin calls him out on what he has preached to this group about pursuing knowledge and Mr. (more...)

You're not acceptable to US: Khizr tells Donald Trump
- August 09, 2016

As to be expected, others in the anti-Muslim world, however, couldn't resist the temptation to try and tie the Khan family to two if its favorite all-encompassing enemies: Saudi Arabia and the Muslim Brotherhood. The group said Trump's characterization of Khan's mother - suggesting in an appearance on ABC that she stood silently during her husband's speech because her religion forbids her from speaking publicly - "is vile beyond words". (more...)

Aly Raisman's Stressed-Out Parents Need to Be at Every Olympics, Forever
- August 09, 2016

People on social media had a little fun with their reactions. The proud parents were seen squirming, screaming and even attempting to hide as they watched the 22-year-old take to the uneven bars. Every single twist and turn. At least the squirmishness paid off, and now they'll get to nervously watch as their daughter goes for gold! Totally (overly?) enthusiastic parents have also been putting smiles on our faces while they shout encouragement from the stands, cheer after wins and offer ... (more...)

USA claims first ever gold medal at Rio Olympics
- August 09, 2016

The Springfield, Va., native ranked only 23rd in the world in 10-meter air rifle. The 19-year-old took out China's Du Li, who won gold in Athens in 2004, with an Olympic-record score of 208. "It was nerve-wracking. My heart was pounding but I would not have changed it", said Thrasher. Yi took a similar path as Thrasher's, earning air rifle gold at the 2012 London Games just three years after starting her global shooting career. (more...)

'Game of Thrones' music to tour America with full orchestra
- August 09, 2016

And now, while we wait for Season 7 of GoT , Djawadi is bringing the music of Westeros on tour. The tour kicks off on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri and visit 28 cities across North America. According to HBO and promoter Live Nation, it'll be "an immersive music and visual experience that will bring the Seven Kingdoms to life on a scale never seen before". (more...)

EastEnders spoilers: Aunt Babe left for dead in vicious attack
- August 09, 2016

Claudette is one woman you do not want to mess with. She blackmailed Pam and Les Coker after discovering his cross-dressing secret and forced Abi into sleeping with someone - Lee - to get pregnant. Although we can't see Les going to the extremes of attacking Babe, we wouldn't put it past Pam as she has been particularly distressed after their unlucky sequence of events. (more...)

Revamping econ plan, Trump vows tax cuts to 'jumpstart' US
- August 09, 2016

Trump wants to build", Trump's campaign manager Paul Manafort told Fox News Sunday. He was speaking to the Detroit Economic Club and most people in attendance were club members or their guests. If enacted, this plan would be the largest tax cut in modern USA history. In a new proposal, Trump called for allowing parents to fully deduct the average cost of childcare from their taxable income. (more...)

Selena Gomez Talks Fame, Public Perception And More In 'Vogue' Cover Story
- August 09, 2016

I am not terrified of you, Selena . To me it was: I'm 18, I have a boyfriend, we look cute together, we like that. Gomez, who was also previously linked to sales and merchandising executive Samuel Krost, adds that the reason she's single at the moment is because not too many men would like all the attention that comes with being an A-lister. (more...)

PhilWeb: Ongpin resigned to 'save the company'
- August 09, 2016

PhilWeb said Ongpin is now focusing on his other projects, particularly in the real estate sector. "This means Philweb would shut down all operations", Valdes said in a press statement. Domingo told news wire service Bloomberg. "Access to these clubs is strictly controlled such that it is only open to members who are over 21 years old and are financially capable of gaming", he said. (more...)

Paul Ryan makes final push in advance of Tuesday primary
- August 09, 2016

Nehlen is also in favor of a Muslim ban. And one poll has him getting creamed . The tattooed and motorcycle-riding Nehlen, who challenged Ryan to an arm-wrestling match earlier in the year and has driven a dump truck around the district urging voters to "Dump Ryan", has focused his campaign against Ryan on two issues at the heart of Trump's campaign: immigration and trade. (more...)

Several hurt as railings collapse at Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa gig
- August 08, 2016

The railing separates the lawn from the main stage, which is several feet above a concrete walkway. Twenty people were taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden and all but one have been released except for one patient, who is in critical but stable condition. (more...)

Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg to host dinner party show on VH1
- August 08, 2016

The 44-year-old rapper and 75-year-old lifestyle guru have been enlisted by VH1 for the unscripted series, now titled "Martha and Snoop's Dinner Party", which will see them host a dinner party for a number of different celebrities. A release date for Martha and Snoop's Dinner Party will be announced at a later date. Stewart said the show will "exemplify" the country's fascination with dining, celebrity and entertainment. (more...)

Concert-goers injured at BB&T Pavilion
- August 08, 2016

As fans began to rush, packing in tighter and tighter, all of a sudden under the massive body pressure the railing collapsed , bringing on a horrific domino effect . Forty-one other people were treated for minor injuries, including bruises and broken bones. Snoop and Wiz Khalifa were reportedly escorted off stage by security as fans were helped from the crush. (more...)

Kiwis avoid major upset against US to reach Olympic semis
- August 08, 2016

Great Britain , while also unbeaten, were very nervous in their opening match against Brazil and it was the hosts who enjoyed the best of possession and territory but were unable to turn it into points despite the efforts of Edna Santini and Paula Ishibashi. (more...)

Game of Thrones to conclude in 2018
- August 08, 2016

Now, we've had confirmation from HBO themselves. As the new executive in the company, he said that if he could get ten more seasons of the show he would take it. "We've talked about it", Bloys told the TCA. Whether or not A Song of Ice and Fire is on track to finish well in book form, the show at least seems primed to give us an ending. (more...)

Margot Robbie's First Ever Date Was To A Will Smith Movie
- August 08, 2016

While the movie is off to a great start for the weekend, it's received numerous bad reviews from critics, mostly for being over-edited to the point that the story becomes incoherent, as well as poor writing and character development. BvS ranks as Warner Bros.' second-highest opening weekend for a film at the B.O., right behind its all-time champ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 which cleared $169.1M in July 2011. (more...)

Cara Delevingne 'drunk texts' Prince Harry
- August 08, 2016

British actress Cara Delevingne says she felt like she was losing her "f***ing mind" while filming for director David Ayer's Suicide Squad. And it seems nudity was on the cards for the evening as Suki shared on Instagram featured Cara, with her face covered in cream, in front of a giant cake, which had a topless girl jumping out of it. (more...)