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Travis Scott's Flying To No. 1 W/ "Birds" First-Week Sales
- September 12, 2016
Scott's latest effort follows behind his debut album Rodeo , which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2015 with 85,000 units (70,000 in pure album sales). "Every GOOD Music artist is involved". "It's gonna be one of the illest projects". I met him at the [MTV Video Music Awards] one year and he came up to me and was just like, "Yo, man, I f-k with your music". (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Scott's latest effort follows behind his debut album Rodeo , which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2015 with 85,000 units (70,000 in pure album sales). "Every GOOD Music artist is involved". "It's gonna be one of the illest projects". I met him at the [MTV Video Music Awards] one year and he came up to me and was just like, "Yo, man, I f-k with your music". (more...)
Oakland police sex scandal: seven officers face charges for abusing teen
- September 12, 2016
OPD officer Brian Bunton faces one felony charge of obstruction of justice and engaging in an act of prostitution, a misdemeanor. Another retired earlier this year: Sergeant LeRoy Johnson . The suspects could not be immediately reached for comment. Oakland police officer Warit Utappa faces a misdemeanor of conducting a search of official criminal justice data and computer systems without an authorized goal. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
OPD officer Brian Bunton faces one felony charge of obstruction of justice and engaging in an act of prostitution, a misdemeanor. Another retired earlier this year: Sergeant LeRoy Johnson . The suspects could not be immediately reached for comment. Oakland police officer Warit Utappa faces a misdemeanor of conducting a search of official criminal justice data and computer systems without an authorized goal. (more...)
Watch Lady Gaga's First Performance of 'Perfect Illusion' at London Club
- September 12, 2016
If that wasn't enough for you, she ALSO included Beck and Father John Misty as collaborators on her new album. "That side of her, I don't think a lot of the world has seen". That's how we came up with the title flawless. And added that the song is all about the world of social media. Perhaps the singer, now chastened, we reserve a new, more calm and composed than previous album. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
If that wasn't enough for you, she ALSO included Beck and Father John Misty as collaborators on her new album. "That side of her, I don't think a lot of the world has seen". That's how we came up with the title flawless. And added that the song is all about the world of social media. Perhaps the singer, now chastened, we reserve a new, more calm and composed than previous album. (more...)
The Dark Controversy Behind The World War II Times Square Kissing Photo
- September 12, 2016
CBS News reunited the two in 2012 and brought in author Lawrence Verria, whose book The Kissing Sailor: The Mystery Behind the Photo That Ended World War II , who said the stories told by Mendonsa and Friedman were the most credible. She'll be buried alongside him at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, their son said. Mendonsa told CBS he and his future wife had been celebrating the end of the war when he began kissing women in the street. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
CBS News reunited the two in 2012 and brought in author Lawrence Verria, whose book The Kissing Sailor: The Mystery Behind the Photo That Ended World War II , who said the stories told by Mendonsa and Friedman were the most credible. She'll be buried alongside him at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, their son said. Mendonsa told CBS he and his future wife had been celebrating the end of the war when he began kissing women in the street. (more...)
Mike Pence responds to Hillary Clinton's comments on Trump supporters
- September 12, 2016
Clinton faced major criticism Friday for calling "half" of Trump supporters part of a " basket of deplorables . the racist , sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic - you name it" at a fundraiser. Still, one man has without a doubt consigned himself to the basket of deplorables, and that's Trump himself, who vilifies undocumented immigrants and Muslims and Mexicans, mocks disabled people and has the widest misogynistic streak of any candidate in memory. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Clinton faced major criticism Friday for calling "half" of Trump supporters part of a " basket of deplorables . the racist , sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic - you name it" at a fundraiser. Still, one man has without a doubt consigned himself to the basket of deplorables, and that's Trump himself, who vilifies undocumented immigrants and Muslims and Mexicans, mocks disabled people and has the widest misogynistic streak of any candidate in memory. (more...)
Trump criticizes USA policy on Russian television
- September 12, 2016
Clinton, 68, and Trump, 70, have clashed repeatedly over foreign policy, but their battle rose to a new level Wednesday night when the two were separately grilled over their national security credentials at a NY forum. "If someone says that they want to work with Russian Federation, we'll welcome it", Putin told Bloomberg. "The generals have been reduced to rubble", Trump said, before noting he had "faith in certain of the commanders". (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Clinton, 68, and Trump, 70, have clashed repeatedly over foreign policy, but their battle rose to a new level Wednesday night when the two were separately grilled over their national security credentials at a NY forum. "If someone says that they want to work with Russian Federation, we'll welcome it", Putin told Bloomberg. "The generals have been reduced to rubble", Trump said, before noting he had "faith in certain of the commanders". (more...)
Anne Hathaway interested in doing 'Catwoman' spinoff
- September 12, 2016
Considering DC and Warner Bros. are keen to expand the DC universe with upcoming titles like "The Flash", "Aquaman", "Wonder Woman", and " Justice League ", there's no reason why they can't expand further with a character that would not only gain a lot of support but strengthen the numbers for women superhero movies. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Considering DC and Warner Bros. are keen to expand the DC universe with upcoming titles like "The Flash", "Aquaman", "Wonder Woman", and " Justice League ", there's no reason why they can't expand further with a character that would not only gain a lot of support but strengthen the numbers for women superhero movies. (more...)
Drake and Rihanna look loved up during Los Angeles show
- September 12, 2016
Drake presented her with the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and raved about the stunning singer, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty. The song was "Pon de Replay" and the director was Little X. What do you think of Drake's big romantic gestures to let Rihanna know that he's ready to get serious? But it looks like all that's now changed, as Hollywood Life claimed that Drake's sweet VMAs gush, in which he told the world that he'd had been in love with ... (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Drake presented her with the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and raved about the stunning singer, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty. The song was "Pon de Replay" and the director was Little X. What do you think of Drake's big romantic gestures to let Rihanna know that he's ready to get serious? But it looks like all that's now changed, as Hollywood Life claimed that Drake's sweet VMAs gush, in which he told the world that he'd had been in love with ... (more...)
Stan Wawrinka sets up Novak Djokovic showdown as Kei Nishikori fades
- September 12, 2016
If the match against Djokovic three years ago in Melbourne helped Wawrinka, it's true also that Djokovic's loss in the Roland Garros final last year did not help Nole. I stopped moving a little bit. Djokovic has 12 Grand Slam titles and five short of Federer's 17, the all-time record in tennis men's singles. Djokovic took out Wawrinka in a five-set Open semifinal slugfest in 2013 but also lost to him in the 2014 Australian Open quarterfinals. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
If the match against Djokovic three years ago in Melbourne helped Wawrinka, it's true also that Djokovic's loss in the Roland Garros final last year did not help Nole. I stopped moving a little bit. Djokovic has 12 Grand Slam titles and five short of Federer's 17, the all-time record in tennis men's singles. Djokovic took out Wawrinka in a five-set Open semifinal slugfest in 2013 but also lost to him in the 2014 Australian Open quarterfinals. (more...)
Reagan Shooter Freed From Hospital For Good
- September 12, 2016
Reagan was hit by one of six shots fired by John Hinckley , who also seriously injured press secretary James Brady (just behind the car). An Associated Press reporter saw a hired vehicle pull into the driveway of the Hinckley home at around 2:30 p.m. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Reagan was hit by one of six shots fired by John Hinckley , who also seriously injured press secretary James Brady (just behind the car). An Associated Press reporter saw a hired vehicle pull into the driveway of the Hinckley home at around 2:30 p.m. (more...)
California prosecutor to charge 7 officers in sex scandal
- September 12, 2016
She has said that she had sexual relations "with at least five Richmond officers". The charges come after Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced that 12 Oakland police officers are being disciplined in the sex scandal. Mr. Whent hasn't been charged or accused of wrongdoing by the city, but left after questions were raised about the department's investigation into the misconduct. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
She has said that she had sexual relations "with at least five Richmond officers". The charges come after Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced that 12 Oakland police officers are being disciplined in the sex scandal. Mr. Whent hasn't been charged or accused of wrongdoing by the city, but left after questions were raised about the department's investigation into the misconduct. (more...)
Clinton: Half of Trump supporters are in 'basket of deplorables'
- September 12, 2016
But Trump on Saturday sought to use Clinton's comments to make the same charge about her. "Hillary Clinton should be ashamed of herself, and this proves beyond a doubt that she is unfit and incapable to serve as President of the United States", he added. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
But Trump on Saturday sought to use Clinton's comments to make the same charge about her. "Hillary Clinton should be ashamed of herself, and this proves beyond a doubt that she is unfit and incapable to serve as President of the United States", he added. (more...)
Pep Guardiola defends Claudio Bravo after Manchester derby debut
- September 12, 2016
If we lose the ball, it's a goal against us. Zlatan Ibrahimovic reduced the deficit just before the break during a breathless first half after City's new goalkeeper Claudio Bravo dropped a high cross at the Swede's feet, one of several errors during an unconvincing debut. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
If we lose the ball, it's a goal against us. Zlatan Ibrahimovic reduced the deficit just before the break during a breathless first half after City's new goalkeeper Claudio Bravo dropped a high cross at the Swede's feet, one of several errors during an unconvincing debut. (more...)
Clinton: It was wrong to call half of Trump supporters 'deplorable'
- September 12, 2016
But she said the other half of his supporters were people who were desperate and felt let down by the economy and authorities. Trump, who in 2015 said of the Russian president "I think in terms of leadership, he's getting an A", retaliated. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
But she said the other half of his supporters were people who were desperate and felt let down by the economy and authorities. Trump, who in 2015 said of the Russian president "I think in terms of leadership, he's getting an A", retaliated. (more...)
Stop whining about Cauvery River, Subramanian Swamy tells Tamil Nadu
- September 12, 2016
The court has ordered us to release 15,000 cusecs for 10 days. After a meeting with senior police officials in Bengaluru on Thursday, Siddaramaiah said the government will not oppose the action. Bus services to various destinations in Karnataka originating from Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Tirupur and Coimbatore districts were stopped in towns, including Hosur, Sathyamangalam and Bannari bordering Karnataka. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
The court has ordered us to release 15,000 cusecs for 10 days. After a meeting with senior police officials in Bengaluru on Thursday, Siddaramaiah said the government will not oppose the action. Bus services to various destinations in Karnataka originating from Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Tirupur and Coimbatore districts were stopped in towns, including Hosur, Sathyamangalam and Bannari bordering Karnataka. (more...)
Taylor Swift Is Recording New Music, Gigi Hadid Says!
- September 12, 2016
Swift was initially credited under the pseudonym Nils Sjoberg on " This Is What You Came For ". "That show was insane", the Grammy Award-winning singer wrote on her Instagram alongside a video of the runway in action. "The aftermath of the relationship was way more heavily publicised than the relationship itself". We're glad that he can apologize and glad that Tay could enjoy the song she co-wrote! She respected my feelings in that sense. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Swift was initially credited under the pseudonym Nils Sjoberg on " This Is What You Came For ". "That show was insane", the Grammy Award-winning singer wrote on her Instagram alongside a video of the runway in action. "The aftermath of the relationship was way more heavily publicised than the relationship itself". We're glad that he can apologize and glad that Tay could enjoy the song she co-wrote! She respected my feelings in that sense. (more...)
Things We Learned From CM Punk's UFC Debut Loss
- September 12, 2016
Without landing a significant strike, Punk suffered a submission loss to Mickey Gall via a rear-naked chokehold at the 2:45 mark of the first round in a welterweight fight at UFC 203 inside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. That, at least, silenced those who said he would never fight in the octagon, who derided his attempt to make it as a pro in the UFC with next to no experience and zero previous amateur and professional fights. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Without landing a significant strike, Punk suffered a submission loss to Mickey Gall via a rear-naked chokehold at the 2:45 mark of the first round in a welterweight fight at UFC 203 inside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. That, at least, silenced those who said he would never fight in the octagon, who derided his attempt to make it as a pro in the UFC with next to no experience and zero previous amateur and professional fights. (more...)
The Best Instagrams Of The MTV VMAs 2016
- September 12, 2016
If there was any doubt that this night was all about Beyonce, she killed any notion of that idea with her awesome medley of songs from her incredible "Lemonade" visual album. They were followed by Kanye West , who gave a typically rambling speech that touched on everything from gun violence in Chicago to his aspiration to become a mogul in the mold of Steve Jobs or Walt Disney. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
If there was any doubt that this night was all about Beyonce, she killed any notion of that idea with her awesome medley of songs from her incredible "Lemonade" visual album. They were followed by Kanye West , who gave a typically rambling speech that touched on everything from gun violence in Chicago to his aspiration to become a mogul in the mold of Steve Jobs or Walt Disney. (more...)
Turkish soldiers return fire on Syrian Kurdish militia: military officials
- September 12, 2016
Turkey's branding of PYD and YPG as terrorist groups have put it at odds with Washington, which sees the YPG as a valuable and effective ally in its fight against Islamic State in Syria . It has previously cautioned against encouraging returns too soon. Ousting the terrorist group from the city would be a turning point in the conflict. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Turkey's branding of PYD and YPG as terrorist groups have put it at odds with Washington, which sees the YPG as a valuable and effective ally in its fight against Islamic State in Syria . It has previously cautioned against encouraging returns too soon. Ousting the terrorist group from the city would be a turning point in the conflict. (more...)
Costa's acrobatics earn Chelsea 2-2 draw at Swansea
- September 12, 2016
Gylfi Sigurdsson converted a 59th-minute penalty after being tripped by Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, before Leroy Fer dispossessed Gary Cahill and poked a shot through the legs of Courtois. The Spain worldwide is struggling for game time at Stamford Bridge this season, and this is expected to continue due to the hot competition for places in Antonio Conte's midfield. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Gylfi Sigurdsson converted a 59th-minute penalty after being tripped by Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, before Leroy Fer dispossessed Gary Cahill and poked a shot through the legs of Courtois. The Spain worldwide is struggling for game time at Stamford Bridge this season, and this is expected to continue due to the hot competition for places in Antonio Conte's midfield. (more...)
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