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Italy toll rises to 247 as anguish mounts over quake
- August 29, 2016
Premier Matteo Renzi visited the zone Wednesday, greeted rescue teams and survivors, and pledged that "No family, no city, no hamlet will be left behind". Other fatalities were reported in the nearby towns of Accumoli and Arquata del Tronto. The Italy natural disaster occurred at 3.36am local time on Wednesday, 24 August near the central Italian town of Norcia, and, just one day later, the surrounding area and many towns are now nearly completely destroyed. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Premier Matteo Renzi visited the zone Wednesday, greeted rescue teams and survivors, and pledged that "No family, no city, no hamlet will be left behind". Other fatalities were reported in the nearby towns of Accumoli and Arquata del Tronto. The Italy natural disaster occurred at 3.36am local time on Wednesday, 24 August near the central Italian town of Norcia, and, just one day later, the surrounding area and many towns are now nearly completely destroyed. (more...)
Beyonce performs 'Lemonade' tracks at MTV VMAs 2016
- August 29, 2016
Beyonce stole the spotlight at the gala party in New York's Madison Square Garden by performing a "Lemonade" medley of more than 16 minutes, managing even to change outfits in a set that culminated in the stage erupting in fire. The video also depicted Taylor Swift , Caitlyn Jenner, Bill Cosby, Rihanna, George W Bush, Chris Brown and former girlfriend Amber Rose . I mean, I put Ray J in there bro! Rihanna " This Is What You Came For ". (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Beyonce stole the spotlight at the gala party in New York's Madison Square Garden by performing a "Lemonade" medley of more than 16 minutes, managing even to change outfits in a set that culminated in the stage erupting in fire. The video also depicted Taylor Swift , Caitlyn Jenner, Bill Cosby, Rihanna, George W Bush, Chris Brown and former girlfriend Amber Rose . I mean, I put Ray J in there bro! Rihanna " This Is What You Came For ". (more...)
1 man injured in Fitchburg house explosion; roads partially open Friday
- August 29, 2016
Pulvermacher said there was a gas leak reported after the explosion, but they don't know if that was the cause of the explosion. Anyone who wants to report damage from the explosion or has information about the blast should contact the Fitchburg Fire Department at the number listed above. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Pulvermacher said there was a gas leak reported after the explosion, but they don't know if that was the cause of the explosion. Anyone who wants to report damage from the explosion or has information about the blast should contact the Fitchburg Fire Department at the number listed above. (more...)
Ryan Lochte will be summoned to Rio for hearing
- August 29, 2016
The indictment will also be sent to the International Olympic Committee's ethics commission, which is investigating the whether Mr. Lochte and his teammates violated the Olympic charter. A formal document is expected to be sent to a US court asking for cooperation in summoning the swimmer to Brazil. Lochte's spokeswoman told the Associated Press on Thursday that the swimmer had no comment. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
The indictment will also be sent to the International Olympic Committee's ethics commission, which is investigating the whether Mr. Lochte and his teammates violated the Olympic charter. A formal document is expected to be sent to a US court asking for cooperation in summoning the swimmer to Brazil. Lochte's spokeswoman told the Associated Press on Thursday that the swimmer had no comment. (more...)
Rio Police Charges Olympian Swimmer Ryan Lochte For False Report Filing
- August 29, 2016
The 32-year-old 12-time gold medal victor risks a jail sentence of up to 6 months, but it is understood that a fine could be imposed instead of jail time. Lochte apologised last week for saying he and three of his swimming teammates - Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen - were robbed by armed men carrying police badges. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
The 32-year-old 12-time gold medal victor risks a jail sentence of up to 6 months, but it is understood that a fine could be imposed instead of jail time. Lochte apologised last week for saying he and three of his swimming teammates - Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen - were robbed by armed men carrying police badges. (more...)
Emily Middlemas returns to X Factor for another shot at live shows
- August 29, 2016
It did seem though that the judges were actually enjoying their time on the panel rather than the sniping that pulled the show down previous year. "You are so good looking, I shouldn't be saying this but I feel drawn to you". "She's the queen and I have nothing but the utmost respect for her", the singer gushed to Britain's OK! magazine. One wrote: "OMG this girl is on", followed by three fire Emoji icons. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
It did seem though that the judges were actually enjoying their time on the panel rather than the sniping that pulled the show down previous year. "You are so good looking, I shouldn't be saying this but I feel drawn to you". "She's the queen and I have nothing but the utmost respect for her", the singer gushed to Britain's OK! magazine. One wrote: "OMG this girl is on", followed by three fire Emoji icons. (more...)
Oops! Britney Spears does 'Carpool Karaoke' with James Corden
- August 29, 2016
He asked about the origins of " Oops I Did It Again ". According to The Late Late Show executive producer Ben Winston it seemed as if Britney didn't really know what the segment was about when she turned up for filming. "Three more? You're gonna go straight up five?" "I don't believe in marriage anymore". "She and Corden even had time for a wardrobe change to sing along to her first single, "... (more...)
- August 29, 2016
He asked about the origins of " Oops I Did It Again ". According to The Late Late Show executive producer Ben Winston it seemed as if Britney didn't really know what the segment was about when she turned up for filming. "Three more? You're gonna go straight up five?" "I don't believe in marriage anymore". "She and Corden even had time for a wardrobe change to sing along to her first single, "... (more...)
Val truly outshone everyone else in last night's Great British Bake Off
- August 29, 2016
Social media star TechnicallyRon wrote: "I wish I was child about ANYTHING the way Selasi is chilled about cakes", while Samuel West wrote: "We're all going to fall a bit in love with Salasi, aren't we?" As well as the drizzle cake, the bakers were asked to create Jaffa Cakes in the technical challenge, before constructing a flawless genoise sponge with a mirror glaze for their final bakes, known as the Showstopper. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Social media star TechnicallyRon wrote: "I wish I was child about ANYTHING the way Selasi is chilled about cakes", while Samuel West wrote: "We're all going to fall a bit in love with Salasi, aren't we?" As well as the drizzle cake, the bakers were asked to create Jaffa Cakes in the technical challenge, before constructing a flawless genoise sponge with a mirror glaze for their final bakes, known as the Showstopper. (more...)
Serena Williams rues lack of match sharpness ahead of US Open
- August 29, 2016
Her bid to retain her Olympic singles title ended in Rio de Janeiro when she was sent crashing out of the third round by Elina Svitolina. While he said he's feeling better day by day, Nadal also acknowledged "the wrist still bothers me a little bit". (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Her bid to retain her Olympic singles title ended in Rio de Janeiro when she was sent crashing out of the third round by Elina Svitolina. While he said he's feeling better day by day, Nadal also acknowledged "the wrist still bothers me a little bit". (more...)
Rihanna kicks off MTV VMAs, Beyonce set to perform
- August 29, 2016
Nominees for best female video include Beyoncé, Adele , Rihanna, Sia and Grande. Kanye had four minutes to say whatever he wanted and, in Kanye West style, took nearly seven. But West said that the pair were among fewer than 10 true artistic heroes - and that the slim list also includes himself. Harris accepted the award in a video message. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Nominees for best female video include Beyoncé, Adele , Rihanna, Sia and Grande. Kanye had four minutes to say whatever he wanted and, in Kanye West style, took nearly seven. But West said that the pair were among fewer than 10 true artistic heroes - and that the slim list also includes himself. Harris accepted the award in a video message. (more...)
Colombia's rebels FARC announce permanent ceasefire under peace deal
- August 29, 2016
On the government side, President Juan Manuel Santos on Thursday ordered the Colombian national armed forces to halt military operations against the FARC. As part of the accord, Farc's still unnamed future political movement will be given a minimum of 10 congressional seats - five in the lower house, five in the Senate - for two legislative periods. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
On the government side, President Juan Manuel Santos on Thursday ordered the Colombian national armed forces to halt military operations against the FARC. As part of the accord, Farc's still unnamed future political movement will be given a minimum of 10 congressional seats - five in the lower house, five in the Senate - for two legislative periods. (more...)
Trump Campaign CEO Steve Bannon Makes Anti-Semitic Remarks
- August 29, 2016
Bannon also rented a different Florida apartment for Clohesy between the years of 2013 and 2015, and at the time, he changed his voter registration to that address. They'd been long divorced and she was the custodial parent. Bannon's spokeswoman has denied he ever uttered the disparaging remarks about Jews that his ex-wife claimed and have said he and his ex-wife have a "great relationship" while noting that the domestic violence charges were dismissed. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Bannon also rented a different Florida apartment for Clohesy between the years of 2013 and 2015, and at the time, he changed his voter registration to that address. They'd been long divorced and she was the custodial parent. Bannon's spokeswoman has denied he ever uttered the disparaging remarks about Jews that his ex-wife claimed and have said he and his ex-wife have a "great relationship" while noting that the domestic violence charges were dismissed. (more...)
Stephen Bear: I don't understand why I'm not liked
- August 29, 2016
Next out was "Geordie Shore's" Marnie Simpson, who had originally been tipped to win, but ended up finishing in forth place. Bear came out of the Celebrity Big Brother house as the victor and made quite a grand escape from the house. It's a reality TV show so, you know, they would show you where you have to sit in certain places and do certain things like that, you know, but it's not like the dramas are created. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Next out was "Geordie Shore's" Marnie Simpson, who had originally been tipped to win, but ended up finishing in forth place. Bear came out of the Celebrity Big Brother house as the victor and made quite a grand escape from the house. It's a reality TV show so, you know, they would show you where you have to sit in certain places and do certain things like that, you know, but it's not like the dramas are created. (more...)
Queen Bey reigns supreme at the MTV Video Music Awards
- August 29, 2016
Spears performed her hit "Make Me." and danced slickly, but she didn't sing a word of the song live. "First of all, I'd like to thank my attractive daughter and my incredible husband for all of their support", said Beyonce, who walked the carpet with daughter Blue Ivy and the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Eric Garner - who all appeared in " Lemonade " movie. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Spears performed her hit "Make Me." and danced slickly, but she didn't sing a word of the song live. "First of all, I'd like to thank my attractive daughter and my incredible husband for all of their support", said Beyonce, who walked the carpet with daughter Blue Ivy and the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Eric Garner - who all appeared in " Lemonade " movie. (more...)
Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj to Perform at MTV VMAs
- August 29, 2016
Singers Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj perform during the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden on February 15, 2015 in New York City. "VMAs performance announced over the Hudson River tonight", the songstress tweeted Wednesday night. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Singers Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj perform during the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden on February 15, 2015 in New York City. "VMAs performance announced over the Hudson River tonight", the songstress tweeted Wednesday night. (more...)
Christie Insists Trump Isn't Waffling on Immigration
- August 29, 2016
On Friday, Clinton released an attack ad against Trump using his own comments about African-Americans. "I think that in a situation where the race is nearly certain to be as close as it will be, that, obviously, every community's vote is going to be crucial and the Jewish community's vote is something which could be expected to play a factor in this race, for sure", he told Jewish Insider . (more...)
- August 29, 2016
On Friday, Clinton released an attack ad against Trump using his own comments about African-Americans. "I think that in a situation where the race is nearly certain to be as close as it will be, that, obviously, every community's vote is going to be crucial and the Jewish community's vote is something which could be expected to play a factor in this race, for sure", he told Jewish Insider . (more...)
Canada's Olympic Athletes Return Home
- August 29, 2016
But Canada's performance here in Rio was more than that, it was the way the athletes handled themselves in victory and defeat, how they met the challenges that always arise, how they didn't succumb to the predictions of organizational horror. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
But Canada's performance here in Rio was more than that, it was the way the athletes handled themselves in victory and defeat, how they met the challenges that always arise, how they didn't succumb to the predictions of organizational horror. (more...)
Beyonce slays at MTV VMAs, Drake honors Rihanna
- August 29, 2016
With four minutes to do whatever he wanted, Kanye West, of course, went on a rambling rant about a variety of topics. Her politically charged " Formation " beat Adele's 2015 comeback single "Hello", Drake's " Hotline Bling ", Justin Bieber's "Sorry" and Kanye West's sleeping nude celebrity look-alikes in " Famous " for video of the year . (more...)
- August 29, 2016
With four minutes to do whatever he wanted, Kanye West, of course, went on a rambling rant about a variety of topics. Her politically charged " Formation " beat Adele's 2015 comeback single "Hello", Drake's " Hotline Bling ", Justin Bieber's "Sorry" and Kanye West's sleeping nude celebrity look-alikes in " Famous " for video of the year . (more...)
Watch Drake Declare His Love For Rihanna At The 2016 MTV VMAs
- August 29, 2016
For her part, Rihanna chose not to respond to Drake's sentiments in her own speech, instead making a broader statement. "But 11 years later, we still all know Rihanna as the one and only Rihanna ". "It's such an fantastic moment in my career". Drake & Rihanna are the on-again, off-again, totally-meant-to-be-together couple of all our hearts. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
For her part, Rihanna chose not to respond to Drake's sentiments in her own speech, instead making a broader statement. "But 11 years later, we still all know Rihanna as the one and only Rihanna ". "It's such an fantastic moment in my career". Drake & Rihanna are the on-again, off-again, totally-meant-to-be-together couple of all our hearts. (more...)
Watch Kanye West's Four-Minute VMA Speech And Read The Full Transcript
- August 29, 2016
She sang songs like "We Found Love" and "Where Have You Been" - sometimes letting the backing track do most of the work - on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in NY, where she'll receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award . Singer Alicia Keys offered another of the night's powerful moments as she recited a poem she said was inspired by civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
She sang songs like "We Found Love" and "Where Have You Been" - sometimes letting the backing track do most of the work - on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in NY, where she'll receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award . Singer Alicia Keys offered another of the night's powerful moments as she recited a poem she said was inspired by civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. (more...)
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