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Oscars Performers Announced: Mary J. Blige, Common, Gael Garcia Bernal and More!
- February 24, 2018
Common will partner with Andra Day to perform his Oscar-nominated song "Stand Up for Something " from the Chadwick Boseman film Marshall . She's also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the same film. Other big-name acts who are slated to perform at the eagerly-awaited awards show include Sufjan Stevens , who will deliver a rendition of his song "Mystery Of Love ". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Common will partner with Andra Day to perform his Oscar-nominated song "Stand Up for Something " from the Chadwick Boseman film Marshall . She's also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the same film. Other big-name acts who are slated to perform at the eagerly-awaited awards show include Sufjan Stevens , who will deliver a rendition of his song "Mystery Of Love ". (more...)
Annihilation director Alex Garland criticised for alleged white-washing
- February 24, 2018
Annihilation is a divisive film. So how exactly did Garland make Annihilation into a movie? Strangely enough, this is not because it's entirely faithful to the source material. I call it too boring to recommend. Additionally, in the book, the biologist and her husband have hit a rough stretch in their marriage before he leaves for Area X. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Annihilation is a divisive film. So how exactly did Garland make Annihilation into a movie? Strangely enough, this is not because it's entirely faithful to the source material. I call it too boring to recommend. Additionally, in the book, the biologist and her husband have hit a rough stretch in their marriage before he leaves for Area X. (more...)
Emily Ratajkowski Weds Actor Boyfriend After "Just A Few Weeks" Of Dating
- February 24, 2018
The pair came equipped with wedding guests, including The Fat Jewish (aka Josh Ostrovsky). Ratajkowski used Instagram stories to reveal her news, telling shocked fans, "Soooo". So who is this Mystery man Sebastian Bear-McClard. His mot recent film, Good Time , premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017 and starred Robert Pattinson . (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The pair came equipped with wedding guests, including The Fat Jewish (aka Josh Ostrovsky). Ratajkowski used Instagram stories to reveal her news, telling shocked fans, "Soooo". So who is this Mystery man Sebastian Bear-McClard. His mot recent film, Good Time , premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017 and starred Robert Pattinson . (more...)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Raised to "Buy" at Loop Capital
- February 24, 2018
Looking forward, for the quarter ending Jan-18, 22 analysts have a mean sales target of 7,069.82 million. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares climbed 12.13 percent to $18.40 in the after-hours trading session. Hewlett Packard Enterprise's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 120.00%. HPE returned $862 million to shareholders through repurchases and dividends and intends to return another $7 billion through FY19, through more share repurchases and a 50% dividend increase staring in the third ... (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Looking forward, for the quarter ending Jan-18, 22 analysts have a mean sales target of 7,069.82 million. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares climbed 12.13 percent to $18.40 in the after-hours trading session. Hewlett Packard Enterprise's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 120.00%. HPE returned $862 million to shareholders through repurchases and dividends and intends to return another $7 billion through FY19, through more share repurchases and a 50% dividend increase staring in the third ... (more...)
Seeded Svitolina beats Wang to reach Dubai quarters
- February 24, 2018
Svitolina's victory over Caroline Wozniacki in the final a year ago not only earned her the biggest title of her career - her first-ever Premier 5 win - but also lifted her into the world's top 10 for the first time . She's hitting so hard, playing so fast. The doubles final will be between the fourth seeded team of Su-Wei Hsieh and Shuai Peng, who defeated top seeds and defending champions Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina 6-1 3-6 10-7, and the unseeded pairing of Hao-Ching Chan and ... (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Svitolina's victory over Caroline Wozniacki in the final a year ago not only earned her the biggest title of her career - her first-ever Premier 5 win - but also lifted her into the world's top 10 for the first time . She's hitting so hard, playing so fast. The doubles final will be between the fourth seeded team of Su-Wei Hsieh and Shuai Peng, who defeated top seeds and defending champions Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina 6-1 3-6 10-7, and the unseeded pairing of Hao-Ching Chan and ... (more...)
European Union set to levy sanctions on top Myanmar generals over Rohingya massacre
- February 23, 2018
The incident took place at around 11:10pm on Thursday, Dil Mohammad, a leader of Rohingya refugees living in the no man's land, told the Dhaka Tribune. Myanmar and Bangladesh have agreed to repatriate the Rohingya refugees within two years but HRW says "no refugees have returned to Burma, and Rohinyga continue to flee from Rakhine State". (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The incident took place at around 11:10pm on Thursday, Dil Mohammad, a leader of Rohingya refugees living in the no man's land, told the Dhaka Tribune. Myanmar and Bangladesh have agreed to repatriate the Rohingya refugees within two years but HRW says "no refugees have returned to Burma, and Rohinyga continue to flee from Rakhine State". (more...)
Blac Chyna has another sex tape scandal
- February 23, 2018
But this time, in a shocking turn of events, she says it isn't her. TMZ reports that another sex tape has been released that features a woman who looks EXACTLY like Blac Chyna . "If he finds you I gave him instructions already not to kill you but beat you bloody". On top of trying to get to the bottom of Chyna's alleged oral sex video leak , now her legal team is also desperately trying to get her name removed from the knock off video that's gone viral. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
But this time, in a shocking turn of events, she says it isn't her. TMZ reports that another sex tape has been released that features a woman who looks EXACTLY like Blac Chyna . "If he finds you I gave him instructions already not to kill you but beat you bloody". On top of trying to get to the bottom of Chyna's alleged oral sex video leak , now her legal team is also desperately trying to get her name removed from the knock off video that's gone viral. (more...)
YouTube removes Florida shooting conspiracy clip after it becomes top trending video
- February 23, 2018
People seated outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for days after the gruesome massacre. Facebook and Google searches for " crisis actor " or the student's name, " David Hogg ", return a mix of links. "We're not saying ban all guns", Boldrick said . They typically start on the fringes of social media , where internet users allege the events are carefully staged in order to achieve some sort of political objective. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
People seated outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for days after the gruesome massacre. Facebook and Google searches for " crisis actor " or the student's name, " David Hogg ", return a mix of links. "We're not saying ban all guns", Boldrick said . They typically start on the fringes of social media , where internet users allege the events are carefully staged in order to achieve some sort of political objective. (more...)
Jennifer Lawrence says she dropped out of middle school
- February 23, 2018
Jennifer Lawrence is a lot of things - Oscar victor, advocate , and Emma Stone's biggest fan , among others - but one thing she's not? "And if I want to be cold that's my choice too". But after the actress came to her own defense on Facebook , Hailey Baldwin spoke out to ensure that Lawrence's move was not worth criticizing. Two years later, she would land her breakthrough role in the 2010 film " Winter's Bone" and earn her first Oscar nomination at the age of 20. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Jennifer Lawrence is a lot of things - Oscar victor, advocate , and Emma Stone's biggest fan , among others - but one thing she's not? "And if I want to be cold that's my choice too". But after the actress came to her own defense on Facebook , Hailey Baldwin spoke out to ensure that Lawrence's move was not worth criticizing. Two years later, she would land her breakthrough role in the 2010 film " Winter's Bone" and earn her first Oscar nomination at the age of 20. (more...)
'The Flash' Season 4 New Superhero, Iris West Suits Up
- February 23, 2018
Martin as Detective Joe West. Otherwise known as Melting Pot, the meta has the ability to swap people's DNA. The key is the purple and white colour scheme of Iris' costume, which contrasts with the typical red and yellow outfits worn by the rest of the speedsters who have worked with Team Flash . (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Martin as Detective Joe West. Otherwise known as Melting Pot, the meta has the ability to swap people's DNA. The key is the purple and white colour scheme of Iris' costume, which contrasts with the typical red and yellow outfits worn by the rest of the speedsters who have worked with Team Flash . (more...)
Oprah Winfrey Responds to President Trump's 'Hate' Tweet on 'Ellen'
- February 23, 2018
REUTERS/Adrees LatifEntertainer and producer Oprah Winfrey arrives to introduce a clip from her Best Feature nominated film "Selma" at the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California February 21, 2015. "I was just like, relieved". Oprah was thrown by the adulation at first. "I think they were moving people around and I got a third hand", she told Kimmel. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
REUTERS/Adrees LatifEntertainer and producer Oprah Winfrey arrives to introduce a clip from her Best Feature nominated film "Selma" at the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California February 21, 2015. "I was just like, relieved". Oprah was thrown by the adulation at first. "I think they were moving people around and I got a third hand", she told Kimmel. (more...)
Ramaphosa confident budget will help SA
- February 23, 2018
S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings both cut the country's credit rating to junk status past year, following Mr. Zuma's decision to oust Mr. Gigaba's predecessor, Pravin Gordhan. "We will have to find resources, probably through the sale of state assets". President Cyril Ramaphosa is caught in a dilemma about appointing a new Cabinet because many of his loyalists don't qualify to be in the executive as they are not members of parliament. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings both cut the country's credit rating to junk status past year, following Mr. Zuma's decision to oust Mr. Gigaba's predecessor, Pravin Gordhan. "We will have to find resources, probably through the sale of state assets". President Cyril Ramaphosa is caught in a dilemma about appointing a new Cabinet because many of his loyalists don't qualify to be in the executive as they are not members of parliament. (more...)
Lamar Odom Talks Khloe Kardashian's Pregnancy, Says He's 'Really Happy for Her'
- February 23, 2018
The 38-year-old former professional basketball player said that he "was really happy for" Khloe Kardashian after her pregnancy announcement with new beau Tristan Thompson , 26. "I was married, but I knew the circumstances weren't the healthiest so I just kept pretending I was doing it", she said. Kim stood up for her sister Khloé in a fiery tweet, when the mother of three responded to a Twitter user who wrote, "Burn!" about the quote. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The 38-year-old former professional basketball player said that he "was really happy for" Khloe Kardashian after her pregnancy announcement with new beau Tristan Thompson , 26. "I was married, but I knew the circumstances weren't the healthiest so I just kept pretending I was doing it", she said. Kim stood up for her sister Khloé in a fiery tweet, when the mother of three responded to a Twitter user who wrote, "Burn!" about the quote. (more...)
Kylie Jenner's Tweet Wipes More Than $1 Billion From Snapchat's Value
- February 23, 2018
Kylie, clearly not impressed by Snapchat's controversial redesign, tweeted: "sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore?" "Still love you tho snap", Jenner hedged in a later tweet. Fear not, Snapchat hears our cries: "We hear you, and appreciate that you took the time to let us know how you feel", they said in a response released on Thursday. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Kylie, clearly not impressed by Snapchat's controversial redesign, tweeted: "sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore?" "Still love you tho snap", Jenner hedged in a later tweet. Fear not, Snapchat hears our cries: "We hear you, and appreciate that you took the time to let us know how you feel", they said in a response released on Thursday. (more...)
Star Wars: Episode IX Script Is Complete, Filming to Begin in July
- February 23, 2018
But Abrams made a decision to start from scratch, writing the Episode 9 script alongside Argo screenwriter Chris Terrio . Abrams co-wrote the script with screenwriter Chris Terrio , best known for writing 2012's well-received Argo and 2016's far-less-well-received Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice . (more...)
- February 23, 2018
But Abrams made a decision to start from scratch, writing the Episode 9 script alongside Argo screenwriter Chris Terrio . Abrams co-wrote the script with screenwriter Chris Terrio , best known for writing 2012's well-received Argo and 2016's far-less-well-received Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice . (more...)
Michelle Wolf Tapped for White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
- February 23, 2018
Now a contributor on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Wolf will leave the Comedy Central satire series later this year to host her own weekly late-night show on Netflix. In another appearance last September, Wolf labeled Trump as nothing but a "dummy" in a segment titled "President Trump: America's Shittiest Miss America Contestant". (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Now a contributor on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Wolf will leave the Comedy Central satire series later this year to host her own weekly late-night show on Netflix. In another appearance last September, Wolf labeled Trump as nothing but a "dummy" in a segment titled "President Trump: America's Shittiest Miss America Contestant". (more...)
There were fewer female protagonists in 2017's top films
- February 23, 2018
Of the films led by women a year ago, 65% of them were independent movies - not big-budget films. A study released Thursday revealed that the representation of women protagonists in the 100 top-grossing films actually dropped in 2017, according toThe Hollywood Reporter . (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Of the films led by women a year ago, 65% of them were independent movies - not big-budget films. A study released Thursday revealed that the representation of women protagonists in the 100 top-grossing films actually dropped in 2017, according toThe Hollywood Reporter . (more...)
Gus Kenworthy Seals Olympics With Historic Televised Kiss With His Boyfriend
- February 23, 2018
The long-time gay icon took to Twitter and lauded Kenworthy by quoting a lie from her popular song " Gimme More ". The screen grab in Sam's initial tweet showed him joking with his mother over text about how he could possibly ask out Adam, who is himself also openly gay. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The long-time gay icon took to Twitter and lauded Kenworthy by quoting a lie from her popular song " Gimme More ". The screen grab in Sam's initial tweet showed him joking with his mother over text about how he could possibly ask out Adam, who is himself also openly gay. (more...)
Brendan Fraser alleges ex-Golden Globes president assaulted him
- February 23, 2018
But Fraser says what Berk did was more than a pinch: 'His left hand reaches around, grabs my ass cheek, and one of his fingers touches me in the taint [ the perineum ]. He also alleges that after 2003, he was rarely invited to the Golden Globes , a statement Berk , who is still an HFPA member, denies. Absolutely", he said. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
But Fraser says what Berk did was more than a pinch: 'His left hand reaches around, grabs my ass cheek, and one of his fingers touches me in the taint [ the perineum ]. He also alleges that after 2003, he was rarely invited to the Golden Globes , a statement Berk , who is still an HFPA member, denies. Absolutely", he said. (more...)
R7bn to be raised from 'stealth tax'
- February 23, 2018
The Chamber of Mines termed the Budget "tough but necessary". "The SACP acknowledges that the budget announced today occurs within a very challenging situation, not least a almost R50bn fiscal deficit, and a public debt that is simply unsustainable over the medium term", it said. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The Chamber of Mines termed the Budget "tough but necessary". "The SACP acknowledges that the budget announced today occurs within a very challenging situation, not least a almost R50bn fiscal deficit, and a public debt that is simply unsustainable over the medium term", it said. (more...)
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