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Lionel Messi nets flawless free kick in Barcelona's win vs. Atletico Madrid
- March 06, 2018
In the 12 years since he first got on the scoresheet, only one of Messi's strikes was ever going to top this list: his Diego Maradona-esque solo goal against Getafe. During a rare second-half sighting of the opposition penalty area, Barcelona again tested the reactions of Oblak, as Sergio Busquets arrowed a volleyed attempt towards the Slovenian's goal. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
In the 12 years since he first got on the scoresheet, only one of Messi's strikes was ever going to top this list: his Diego Maradona-esque solo goal against Getafe. During a rare second-half sighting of the opposition penalty area, Barcelona again tested the reactions of Oblak, as Sergio Busquets arrowed a volleyed attempt towards the Slovenian's goal. (more...)
Emma Watson debuts new 'Time's Up' tattoo with grammatical error
- March 05, 2018
But the large Time's Up tattoo on her right arm was missing an apostrophe . It was not immediately clear if the tattoo was real. But Emma Watson debuted what may have been the boldest accessory of the evening, however, when she stepped out for Vanity Fair's 2018 Oscars after party . (more...)
- March 05, 2018
But the large Time's Up tattoo on her right arm was missing an apostrophe . It was not immediately clear if the tattoo was real. But Emma Watson debuted what may have been the boldest accessory of the evening, however, when she stepped out for Vanity Fair's 2018 Oscars after party . (more...)
Gael García Bernal Talks About His "Remember Me" Performance at Oscars 2018
- March 05, 2018
Disney-Pixar's " Coco " has won the Academy Award for best animated feature for director Lee Unkrich and producer Darla K. Anderson, marking Disney's sixth consecutive win in the category. As for Pixar, Coco continues a now seven-film winning streak for the storied animation studio, and is the studio's ninth Best Animated Feature film overall. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Disney-Pixar's " Coco " has won the Academy Award for best animated feature for director Lee Unkrich and producer Darla K. Anderson, marking Disney's sixth consecutive win in the category. As for Pixar, Coco continues a now seven-film winning streak for the storied animation studio, and is the studio's ninth Best Animated Feature film overall. (more...)
Oscars gala family affair for Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez
- March 05, 2018
Robert Lopez made a special point to dedicate the award to his late mother during the couple's acceptance speech at the 90th Academy Awards Sunday night. His three Grammys are for Best Musical Theater Album ( Book of Mormon ), Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media ( Frozen ) and Best Song Written for Visual Media ( "Let It Go"); and he's actually won every Tony he's been nominated for too; three in total. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Robert Lopez made a special point to dedicate the award to his late mother during the couple's acceptance speech at the 90th Academy Awards Sunday night. His three Grammys are for Best Musical Theater Album ( Book of Mormon ), Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media ( Frozen ) and Best Song Written for Visual Media ( "Let It Go"); and he's actually won every Tony he's been nominated for too; three in total. (more...)
Missy Elliott, Diddy among stars 'praying' for 'hospitalised' Rick Ross
- March 05, 2018
The 42-year-old musician and entrepreneur has received the support of his famous friends on Twitter, including many in the hip-hop world. Diamond has sent Rick Ross well wishes for his quick recovery and good health. A family member also denied that Ross was hospitalized at all, but another source said that he had been told by a rep that Ross couldn't make an appearance because he was in the hospital. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The 42-year-old musician and entrepreneur has received the support of his famous friends on Twitter, including many in the hip-hop world. Diamond has sent Rick Ross well wishes for his quick recovery and good health. A family member also denied that Ross was hospitalized at all, but another source said that he had been told by a rep that Ross couldn't make an appearance because he was in the hospital. (more...)
Black Mirror renewed for season 5
- March 05, 2018
While we greatly enjoyed Black Mirror's recent run of episodes, we couldn't help but feel that some of the concepts felt slightly recycled. The confirmation came on Monday by way of a short video from the " Black Mirror " Twitter and Facebook accounts. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
While we greatly enjoyed Black Mirror's recent run of episodes, we couldn't help but feel that some of the concepts felt slightly recycled. The confirmation came on Monday by way of a short video from the " Black Mirror " Twitter and Facebook accounts. (more...)
Hollyoaks actress wins Oscar for short film about deaf girl
- March 05, 2018
The film follows social worker Joanne (Shenton) as she bonds with Libby after her formative years in silence have left her withdrawn and angry. Speaking on ITV's " This Morning ", Rachel said: "We're just dying to go home. Because I think that the greatest thing our art does and our industry does is to erase the lines in the sand. Rachel's father became deaf for the final two years of his life after undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The film follows social worker Joanne (Shenton) as she bonds with Libby after her formative years in silence have left her withdrawn and angry. Speaking on ITV's " This Morning ", Rachel said: "We're just dying to go home. Because I think that the greatest thing our art does and our industry does is to erase the lines in the sand. Rachel's father became deaf for the final two years of his life after undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. (more...)
China sets 2018 GDP target at around 6.5 per cent
- March 05, 2018
Shortly after the news about the presidential term extension surfaced, the state news agency Xinhua also carried another report which said that the Central Committee is proposing to insert " Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era" into the constitution. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Shortly after the news about the presidential term extension surfaced, the state news agency Xinhua also carried another report which said that the Central Committee is proposing to insert " Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era" into the constitution. (more...)
Italy's 5-Star rebels heading for a date with the establishment?
- March 05, 2018
The centre-right coalition is made up of Forza Italia , Lega and Fratelli D'Italia. The inconclusive result means forming a new government in Italy may now take weeks of talks and coalition building, while fresh elections can not be ruled out. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The centre-right coalition is made up of Forza Italia , Lega and Fratelli D'Italia. The inconclusive result means forming a new government in Italy may now take weeks of talks and coalition building, while fresh elections can not be ruled out. (more...)
Apple's over-ear headphones could arrive before the year's out
- March 05, 2018
The headphones will sit next to Apple's HomePod speaker which was released earlier this year. AirPods and a revamped Apple Watch are the only major products it's released in this category over the previous year. The headphones will feature the same seamless pairing process as the AirPods due to Apple's custom SoC powering them. So far, the AirPods have been a key driver of newfound success for Apple's Other Products segment. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The headphones will sit next to Apple's HomePod speaker which was released earlier this year. AirPods and a revamped Apple Watch are the only major products it's released in this category over the previous year. The headphones will feature the same seamless pairing process as the AirPods due to Apple's custom SoC powering them. So far, the AirPods have been a key driver of newfound success for Apple's Other Products segment. (more...)
Moviegoer dumped popcorn on tot, hit her with container: cops
- March 05, 2018
A woman is accused of dumping popcorn on a toddler's head at a movie theater because the toddler was talking during the movie. She allegedly dumped a bucket of popcorn on the child and hit her with the empty container, leaving the girl with a contusion and causing her to cry. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
A woman is accused of dumping popcorn on a toddler's head at a movie theater because the toddler was talking during the movie. She allegedly dumped a bucket of popcorn on the child and hit her with the empty container, leaving the girl with a contusion and causing her to cry. (more...)
All that was Jew-ish about the 2018 Academy Awards
- March 05, 2018
His crowning glory though was when opening the envelope for Best Animated Short and repeating the mantra: "Don't Say La La Land , Don't say La La Land ". The most emotional #MeToo moment, though, came courtesy of actresses Ashley Judd , Annabella Sciorra and Salma Hayek , three women who were instrumental in the unfolding Weinstein revelations. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
His crowning glory though was when opening the envelope for Best Animated Short and repeating the mantra: "Don't Say La La Land , Don't say La La Land ". The most emotional #MeToo moment, though, came courtesy of actresses Ashley Judd , Annabella Sciorra and Salma Hayek , three women who were instrumental in the unfolding Weinstein revelations. (more...)
Allison Janney Earns Best Supporting Actress Oscar For "I, Tonya"
- March 05, 2018
Allison Janney now stars alongside Anna Farisin the CBS/Chuck Lorre hit comedy Mom . " I, Tonya " is also up for two other awards: Best Film Editing and Best Actress ( Margot Robbie ). The next award was for Makeup and Hairstyling and actress Gal Gadot and actor Armie Hammer presented the award to Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski and Lucy Sibbick for Darkest Hour . (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Allison Janney now stars alongside Anna Farisin the CBS/Chuck Lorre hit comedy Mom . " I, Tonya " is also up for two other awards: Best Film Editing and Best Actress ( Margot Robbie ). The next award was for Makeup and Hairstyling and actress Gal Gadot and actor Armie Hammer presented the award to Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski and Lucy Sibbick for Darkest Hour . (more...)
Margot Robbie's Oscars Dress Took Over 600 Hours to Create
- March 05, 2018
Roger Deakins (" Blade Runner 2049 ") and James Ivory (" Call Me By Your Name ") won their first Oscars after oh-so-many nominations. Whatever the outcome on the big night, Robbie has an appropriate Oscars face prepared. "It's a happy accident that it's coming out now because for a short film about delusion and about someone who's desperate to convince other people that they're not insane and to be respected and to crave power, which is what the film is about, I'd say look no further ... (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Roger Deakins (" Blade Runner 2049 ") and James Ivory (" Call Me By Your Name ") won their first Oscars after oh-so-many nominations. Whatever the outcome on the big night, Robbie has an appropriate Oscars face prepared. "It's a happy accident that it's coming out now because for a short film about delusion and about someone who's desperate to convince other people that they're not insane and to be respected and to crave power, which is what the film is about, I'd say look no further ... (more...)
When the Oscars paid tribute to Sridevi and Shashi Kapoor!
- March 05, 2018
Shashi Kapoor , who passed away in December 2017, too was there. A member of Bollywood's most illustrious family, he had acted in over 150 films and was awarded the Padma Bushan, India's third-highest civilian honour, in 2011. Sridevi's sudden death due to accidental drowning in the bathtub of her hotel room in Dubai has left the whole world in a state of disbelief and grief. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Shashi Kapoor , who passed away in December 2017, too was there. A member of Bollywood's most illustrious family, he had acted in over 150 films and was awarded the Padma Bushan, India's third-highest civilian honour, in 2011. Sridevi's sudden death due to accidental drowning in the bathtub of her hotel room in Dubai has left the whole world in a state of disbelief and grief. (more...)
James Ivory's Oscar win proves age is just a number
- March 05, 2018
The film is up against Molly's Game , The Disaster Artist , Logan and Mudbound . Ivory said that his work with Merchant led him to this award. He went to other places, but returned to Venice in 1952. It sort of was not, what I consider a Merchant-Ivory film; it has (rather) got a Merchant-Ivory big house in it, and it has a family which speaks several language and then a different language to the servants. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The film is up against Molly's Game , The Disaster Artist , Logan and Mudbound . Ivory said that his work with Merchant led him to this award. He went to other places, but returned to Venice in 1952. It sort of was not, what I consider a Merchant-Ivory film; it has (rather) got a Merchant-Ivory big house in it, and it has a family which speaks several language and then a different language to the servants. (more...)
Oldman, McDormand grab the best actor award at 90th Oscars
- March 05, 2018
It won despite a plagiarism lawsuit filed in Los Angeles last month claiming its unusual plot was lifted from a 1969 American play. In a surprising turn of events at Sunday night's Academy Awards, actor Gary Oldman actually thanked America in the acceptance speech he gave when he won the Oscar for Best Actor . (more...)
- March 05, 2018
It won despite a plagiarism lawsuit filed in Los Angeles last month claiming its unusual plot was lifted from a 1969 American play. In a surprising turn of events at Sunday night's Academy Awards, actor Gary Oldman actually thanked America in the acceptance speech he gave when he won the Oscar for Best Actor . (more...)
Oscars 2018: Fun facts about this year's Academy nominees
- March 05, 2018
But of the ones I saw, I'd give the nod to Richard Jenkins for " The Shape of Water " and Laurie Metcalf for "Ladybird". Here are a few ways we think the 2018 Academy Awards could go for the big 8 categories . He intuitively knows what the Oscars call for. And quite frankly, it is an all-round fantastic film, teetering audaciously on the fence between horrifying and hilarious. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
But of the ones I saw, I'd give the nod to Richard Jenkins for " The Shape of Water " and Laurie Metcalf for "Ladybird". Here are a few ways we think the 2018 Academy Awards could go for the big 8 categories . He intuitively knows what the Oscars call for. And quite frankly, it is an all-round fantastic film, teetering audaciously on the fence between horrifying and hilarious. (more...)
Oscar 2018 : Jennifer Lawrence overcomes all 'Hurdles' to reach Meryl Streep
- March 05, 2018
Naturally, Lawrence couldn't let Stone get away with slipping quietly down in her seat, instead pointing and laughing at her friend while she grinned and bared it. Stars, they really are just like us! Lawrence was stylish as ever on the red carpet. Actor Jennifer Lawerence in the audience during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Naturally, Lawrence couldn't let Stone get away with slipping quietly down in her seat, instead pointing and laughing at her friend while she grinned and bared it. Stars, they really are just like us! Lawrence was stylish as ever on the red carpet. Actor Jennifer Lawerence in the audience during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (more...)
House of Cards Season 6 teaser: Robin Wright's Claire takes charge
- March 05, 2018
Kevin Spacey was sacked by Netflix after the sexual harassment claims were made against the actor previous year. Take a look at the teaser trailer above. Netflix has not given an official release date for the new season, other than saying it is coming this Fall (i.e. our Spring) which could be anywhere between September and early November. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Kevin Spacey was sacked by Netflix after the sexual harassment claims were made against the actor previous year. Take a look at the teaser trailer above. Netflix has not given an official release date for the new season, other than saying it is coming this Fall (i.e. our Spring) which could be anywhere between September and early November. (more...)
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