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Even YouTube Served Ads That Hijacked CPUs To Mine Cryptocurrency
- January 29, 2018
On Friday, researchers with antivirus provider Trend Micro said the ads helped drive a more than three-fold spike in Web miner detections. The anonymous attackers behind it were taking advantage of Google's DoubleClick advertising system to shroud mining code inside YouTube ads in a number of countries, among them are Japan, Italy, Spain, France, and Taiwan. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
On Friday, researchers with antivirus provider Trend Micro said the ads helped drive a more than three-fold spike in Web miner detections. The anonymous attackers behind it were taking advantage of Google's DoubleClick advertising system to shroud mining code inside YouTube ads in a number of countries, among them are Japan, Italy, Spain, France, and Taiwan. (more...)
Country artists deliver tribute to concert attack victims
- January 29, 2018
Country stars Eric Church , Maren Morris and Brothers Osborne led a powerful tribute to the victims of mass violence at concerts in Las Vegas and Manchester during the 2018 Grammy Awards . Sadly, that wasn't always the case this past year", president and CEO of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow said in a statement announcing the tribute on January 18. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Country stars Eric Church , Maren Morris and Brothers Osborne led a powerful tribute to the victims of mass violence at concerts in Las Vegas and Manchester during the 2018 Grammy Awards . Sadly, that wasn't always the case this past year", president and CEO of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow said in a statement announcing the tribute on January 18. (more...)
Kendrick Lamar During Grammys Speech - "Jay-Z for President!"
- January 29, 2018
Singing 'Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken' , P!nk was joined by a sign-language interpreter beside her. Awards were also posthumously given to Leonard Cohen, for best rock performance, and Carrie Fisher, for best spoken word album with her reading of her memoir The Princess Diarist. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Singing 'Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken' , P!nk was joined by a sign-language interpreter beside her. Awards were also posthumously given to Leonard Cohen, for best rock performance, and Carrie Fisher, for best spoken word album with her reading of her memoir The Princess Diarist. (more...)
Grammys: Bruno Mars lifts award of Record of Year
- January 29, 2018
The next most rewarded artist was Kendrick Lamar , the provocative and critically admired rapper from Compton, Calif., whose five wins included a sweep of the rap categories. Sting's performance was somewhat political as he sang his 1987 song, "Englishman in NY", which includes the lyrics, "Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien, I'm an Englishman in NY". (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The next most rewarded artist was Kendrick Lamar , the provocative and critically admired rapper from Compton, Calif., whose five wins included a sweep of the rap categories. Sting's performance was somewhat political as he sang his 1987 song, "Englishman in NY", which includes the lyrics, "Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien, I'm an Englishman in NY". (more...)
Celebs to wear white roses to endorse #TimesUp at Grammy Awards 2018
- January 29, 2018
Some, like Kelly Clarkson and Miley Cyrus, carried long-stemmed blooms, while Camila Cabello turned her rose into a ring and Lana Del Rey turned up with a corsage. The white rose will stand as a symbol for peace, resilience, and hope. Joy Villa, ever provocative on the red carpet, made a statement previous year in a pro-President Donald Trump dress. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Some, like Kelly Clarkson and Miley Cyrus, carried long-stemmed blooms, while Camila Cabello turned her rose into a ring and Lana Del Rey turned up with a corsage. The white rose will stand as a symbol for peace, resilience, and hope. Joy Villa, ever provocative on the red carpet, made a statement previous year in a pro-President Donald Trump dress. (more...)
Ronda Rousey comments on Royal Rumble Event
- January 29, 2018
Will it come on Sunday? You would figure six or so women from NXT (Nikki Cross, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Kairi Sane and Bianca Belair would be a fine group) and seven legends or debuts - which could include Stephanie McMahon joining the fray despite being on commentary. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Will it come on Sunday? You would figure six or so women from NXT (Nikki Cross, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Kairi Sane and Bianca Belair would be a fine group) and seven legends or debuts - which could include Stephanie McMahon joining the fray despite being on commentary. (more...)
Grammy 2018 predictions: Who should win, and who will win
- January 29, 2018
But none can be more baffling than the best rock performance award going to Leonard Cohen, who's never had anything much to do with rock per se. Kendrick Lamar opened the 2018 Grammy Awards with a fiery performance that was accompanied by members of U2 and comedian Dave Chappelle . (more...)
- January 29, 2018
But none can be more baffling than the best rock performance award going to Leonard Cohen, who's never had anything much to do with rock per se. Kendrick Lamar opened the 2018 Grammy Awards with a fiery performance that was accompanied by members of U2 and comedian Dave Chappelle . (more...)
Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar steal the show in early Grammys
- January 29, 2018
Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar stormed ahead at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, winning three statuettes apiece in the pre-show prizes while Jay-Z, who had the most nominations, was left empty-handed in the early awards. On the red carpet, dozens of musicians wore or held white roses to signal support for women's equality and freedom from sexual harassment. Last year, in addition to allegedly "saving" SoundCloud, the social network where aspiring artists share their music with one ... (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar stormed ahead at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, winning three statuettes apiece in the pre-show prizes while Jay-Z, who had the most nominations, was left empty-handed in the early awards. On the red carpet, dozens of musicians wore or held white roses to signal support for women's equality and freedom from sexual harassment. Last year, in addition to allegedly "saving" SoundCloud, the social network where aspiring artists share their music with one ... (more...)
Janelle Monáe gives stirring Time's Up speech at Grammys
- January 29, 2018
Even though a judge tossed out several of Kesha's claims against Dr Luke in April 2016, she did regain her voice in the studio-in the form of Rainbow , her first album in almost five years. i just want to say that i needed this song in a very real way, I'm so proud and nervous and overwhelmed to be performing it at the Grammy's on Sunday, and if you need it I hope this song finds you". (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Even though a judge tossed out several of Kesha's claims against Dr Luke in April 2016, she did regain her voice in the studio-in the form of Rainbow , her first album in almost five years. i just want to say that i needed this song in a very real way, I'm so proud and nervous and overwhelmed to be performing it at the Grammy's on Sunday, and if you need it I hope this song finds you". (more...)
Bruno Mars And Cardi B Bring Funk And 'Finesse' To Grammys Performance
- January 29, 2018
Notoriously electrifying performer Bruno Mars found his ideal counterpart in Cardi B during a thrilling rendition of the duo's new single, " Finesse ", at the 2018 Grammys on Sunday. Bruno Mars in the Virgil Abloh x Nike Presto sneakers. At the 31st FNAAs in November, the Air Jordan 1 from the assortment was named as Shoe of the Year . (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Notoriously electrifying performer Bruno Mars found his ideal counterpart in Cardi B during a thrilling rendition of the duo's new single, " Finesse ", at the 2018 Grammys on Sunday. Bruno Mars in the Virgil Abloh x Nike Presto sneakers. At the 31st FNAAs in November, the Air Jordan 1 from the assortment was named as Shoe of the Year . (more...)
Far-right leader says Trump 'railroaded' into apology offer over video retweets
- January 29, 2018
You know why? I don't care", Trump said, adding: "The real me is somebody that loves Britain, loves the United Kingdom. "I am the least racist person that anybody is going to meet", he said. President Donald Trump said in a British television interview Friday that he was ready to apologize for retweeting anti-Muslim videos from a far-right British group, and he reiterated his assertions that he is not a racist. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
You know why? I don't care", Trump said, adding: "The real me is somebody that loves Britain, loves the United Kingdom. "I am the least racist person that anybody is going to meet", he said. President Donald Trump said in a British television interview Friday that he was ready to apologize for retweeting anti-Muslim videos from a far-right British group, and he reiterated his assertions that he is not a racist. (more...)
Lady Gaga Performs 'Joanne' and 'Million Reasons' at the 2018 Grammy Awards
- January 29, 2018
Her Khaleesi-inspired hair gave us a million reasons to scream, "Dracarys!" Gaga , who arrived on the red carpet in a giant black skirt wrapped around a lacy, naked jumpsuit , changed into a strapless pink tulle dream of a dress for the performance, which also included a powerful mention of the #TimesUp movement. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Her Khaleesi-inspired hair gave us a million reasons to scream, "Dracarys!" Gaga , who arrived on the red carpet in a giant black skirt wrapped around a lacy, naked jumpsuit , changed into a strapless pink tulle dream of a dress for the performance, which also included a powerful mention of the #TimesUp movement. (more...)
Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar showdown at Grammy Awards
- January 29, 2018
Kendrick and Jay are also up for another honor in the rap field later this evening - best rap album, for DAMN . and 4:44, respectively - as well as album of the year and record of the year . "What you see in nominations is a reflection of the voting membership of the Academy. And that's how we want it to be". The night also will feature some serious moments. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Kendrick and Jay are also up for another honor in the rap field later this evening - best rap album, for DAMN . and 4:44, respectively - as well as album of the year and record of the year . "What you see in nominations is a reflection of the voting membership of the Academy. And that's how we want it to be". The night also will feature some serious moments. (more...)
Joy Villa Trumps Last Year's Grammy Dress With Anti-Abortion Gown
- January 29, 2018
Conservative musician Joy Villa made a strong statement with the dress she wore to the Grammy Awards Sunday. Villa told Fox News she hand-painted the dress herself, saying she made the statement because she supports adoption over abortion. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Conservative musician Joy Villa made a strong statement with the dress she wore to the Grammy Awards Sunday. Villa told Fox News she hand-painted the dress herself, saying she made the statement because she supports adoption over abortion. (more...)
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend And The Tale Of The Missing Toilet
- January 29, 2018
In the tweet , Chrissy offered to pay any fine McKayla incurred should she break that non-disclosure agreement . Luckily, Vilailuck's husband Ron resides only 10 minutes away from Chrissy and John's home and visits regularly. "I want a cold, Subway deli sandwich at all times ", she said to Us Weekly . John , for example, has assumed cooking duties in the household. 'I was pregnant for the last cookbook, too, but he really loves to cook, like he really takes over'. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
In the tweet , Chrissy offered to pay any fine McKayla incurred should she break that non-disclosure agreement . Luckily, Vilailuck's husband Ron resides only 10 minutes away from Chrissy and John's home and visits regularly. "I want a cold, Subway deli sandwich at all times ", she said to Us Weekly . John , for example, has assumed cooking duties in the household. 'I was pregnant for the last cookbook, too, but he really loves to cook, like he really takes over'. (more...)
The Royal Rumble 2018: All the best bets ahead of Sunday's Event
- January 29, 2018
The reason she's returning to wrestling: "I retired pretty much 4 years ago and I didn't really have any intention of going back or making any kind of come back or even wrestling for any other promotion like TNA". Personally, Flair is torn when it comes to the Rumble, one of the most significant moments in women's wrestling history, but one she won't have a role in due to the champion being ineligible to participate. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The reason she's returning to wrestling: "I retired pretty much 4 years ago and I didn't really have any intention of going back or making any kind of come back or even wrestling for any other promotion like TNA". Personally, Flair is torn when it comes to the Rumble, one of the most significant moments in women's wrestling history, but one she won't have a role in due to the champion being ineligible to participate. (more...)
Billie Lourd Reacts to Mother Carrie Fisher's Posthumous GRAMMY Win
- January 29, 2018
The book was published after his run for president in 2016. Carrie Fisher may be gone, but her impact is still being felt. This was Fishers second Grammy nomination and first win, following her nod for spoken word for her 2008 book Wishful Drinking. The actress died after she stopped breathing on a plane returning home to Los Angeles after finishing the European leg of her The Princess Diarist book tour. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The book was published after his run for president in 2016. Carrie Fisher may be gone, but her impact is still being felt. This was Fishers second Grammy nomination and first win, following her nod for spoken word for her 2008 book Wishful Drinking. The actress died after she stopped breathing on a plane returning home to Los Angeles after finishing the European leg of her The Princess Diarist book tour. (more...)
Three teenagers dead after vehicle crashes into west London bus stop
- January 29, 2018
It is understood that they had been on their way to a birthday party at a nearby football club with friends when they were killed. The victims were with a group of friends walking towards the Goals five-a-side football club at about 8.40pm when they were hit. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
It is understood that they had been on their way to a birthday party at a nearby football club with friends when they were killed. The victims were with a group of friends walking towards the Goals five-a-side football club at about 8.40pm when they were hit. (more...)
Kansas men's basketball summary for January 27
- January 29, 2018
The Aggies closed the game 0-of-4 from the field as the Jayhawks shut down any chance of a miraculous comeback. The Texas A+M Aggies have struggled this season on the road with 1 win in 5 games. That included a 9-of-13 start, which allowed the Jayhawks to build a substantial lead in the first half. Brian Williams , a 5-star safety from Bishop Dunne in Dallas, announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Sunday. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The Aggies closed the game 0-of-4 from the field as the Jayhawks shut down any chance of a miraculous comeback. The Texas A+M Aggies have struggled this season on the road with 1 win in 5 games. That included a 9-of-13 start, which allowed the Jayhawks to build a substantial lead in the first half. Brian Williams , a 5-star safety from Bishop Dunne in Dallas, announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Sunday. (more...)
Lorde's mum calls out Grammys snub
- January 29, 2018
E! will also air their red carpet special starting at 5:30 p.m. ET. Lorde previously performed at the 2014 Grammys , where she picked up Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo performance for her hit Royals . Lorde , who is one of five artists nominated for Album of the Year, will NOT be performing at the Grammys tonight because - now we know exact reasons, from a TMZ report - she was only offered an opportunity to perform as one member of a larger group of artists doing a Tom ... (more...)
- January 29, 2018
E! will also air their red carpet special starting at 5:30 p.m. ET. Lorde previously performed at the 2014 Grammys , where she picked up Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo performance for her hit Royals . Lorde , who is one of five artists nominated for Album of the Year, will NOT be performing at the Grammys tonight because - now we know exact reasons, from a TMZ report - she was only offered an opportunity to perform as one member of a larger group of artists doing a Tom ... (more...)
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