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Moments before Keith Lamont Scott's fatal shooting seen in new video
- September 24, 2016

The video the family released on Friday showed Scott's body and the police officers at the scene. Charlotte police have claimed that Scott was armed with a gun, which the family has denied. Since the shooting, Scott's family has repeatedly said he did not have a gun on him. Scott is the 194th black person killed by United States police this year. (more...)

These Simple Kits Let You Build Flying Drones From Lego
- September 24, 2016

This is handled by a companion app that connects over Bluetooth and comes preloaded with 10 games meant to encourage kids to ideal both their flying and building skills. Drones are fun stuff, but most ready to use products are either too pricey to have some rugged fun with or too cheap to even be rugged. You'll then need to wire the circuit board and program the LED lights on it. (more...)

'8 Mile' and 'LA Confidential' director Curtis Hanson has died
- September 24, 2016

Some reports claim that he had been struggling with Alzheimer's Disease in the years ahead of his death, but no official report has confirmed this as of yet. " Confidential " that included Russell Crowe , Kevin Spacey , Kim Basinger , Guy Pearce , James Cromwell and Danny DeVito. Other late-career credits include the critically-lauded Michael Chabon adaptation Wonder Boys , In Her Shoes starring Cameron Diaz , Toni Collette and Shirley Maclaine and Lucky You , a poker drama starring ... (more...)

Patriots go from Brady to back up to Brissett, keep winning
- September 24, 2016

Follow WFXT for updates. With no Gronk (sort of), Edelman became that safe throw in the slot from Brissett, while also being involved in a few misdirection plays in the backfield. This staring contest wasn't even close, a high-profile case of the New England Patriots exploiting a troublesome tendency of Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler . (more...)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reveals Father's Death In Emotional Emmys Speech
- September 24, 2016

The actress revealed that her father died on Friday and that her Emmy was being dedicated to him. She went on to personally thank HBO executives, David Mandel-who took over from Veep creator Armando Iannucci as showrunner on the caustic comedy's-and writer Frank Rich , one of the series's executive producers. (more...)

Forza Horizon 3: Ultimate Edition welcomes drivers to Australia starting today
- September 24, 2016

Forza Horizon 3 is scheduled to launch on September 27, 2016 for PC and Xbox One. Nearly everyone that pre-orders - in-store or online - can enter to win a Polaris RZR XP 1000, as seen in the game, by showing proof of purchase at a Microsoft Store during the event to receive a digital code that will be entered for the sweepstakes. (more...)

Mary Berry quits 'Bake Off' show
- September 24, 2016

In a statement released by the BBC , Berry said: "My decision to stay with the BBC is out of loyalty". Amongst Paul's critics was 2013 runner-up Ruby Tandoh , who wrote online: "Ahhhhh a peacocking man child lingering wherever the money is, i am shocked". (more...)

Marion Cotillard is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 With Partner Guillaume Canet
- September 24, 2016

Cotillard continued: "Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting". "He's my love, my companion, the only one I want", Cotillard said. Unfortunately, the 40-year-old Macbeth star's name has been dragged into Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's split. Scandalous claims made by the New York Post's Page Six claim Ange filed for divorce after hiring a private detective, "because she felt that he was fooling around with her on the ... (more...)

Dodgers honor Vin Scully for his 67 years of storytelling
- September 24, 2016

I am a sports radio and podcast junkie. "He has made a tremendous impact helping unite Angelenos from every part of the City, if even for one night, as they gather to enjoy 'the old ball game". Vin Scully called Sandy Koufax's flawless game 51 years ago. I suppose one could find, after an exhaustive and exhausting search, someone who doesn't think Vin is the best baseball announcer in the history of the world. (more...)

Gigi Hadid's Tommy Hilfiger collaboration could be in legal trouble
- September 24, 2016

While organizing a public runway show sounds like a logistical nightmare, Hilfiger joked that the most challenging issue was "getting the right seat for Gigi's friend, Taylor Swift". Gigi looked happy and relaxed at the event, despite the drama surrounding her and Zayn now. The 23-year-old singer took to Instagram to praise his girlfriend on Friday (09.09.16), before she debuted her new fashion collection with Tommy Hilfiger at New York Fashion Week . (more...)

Gigi Hadid Latest Target Of Serial Prankster
- September 24, 2016

A bodyguard helped her into the auto, and she told him to "go find that guy". Zayn explained he had suffered from anxiety, prompting Gigi to tweet that she "loves" him and will "always be proud" of him. "Bravo Gigi for defending yourself and standing up for what is rightfully yours, your mind, body and soul should not be touched by anyone unless you want to..." The ACTUAL fans that were there can tell you what happened. (more...)

Emmys 2016: Watch Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Heartfelt Speech for 'Veep' Win
- September 24, 2016

Though the eight-time Emmy Award victor was emotional at the 2016 ceremony, she still managed to crack a few jokes during her acceptance speech inside the Microsoft Theater. A shaking Louis-Dreyfus ended her speech by dedicating the trophy to her father, who she said died Friday. For the fifth straight year, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been nominated for an Emmy Award . (more...)

Canadian Team finishes Paralympics with 29 medals
- September 24, 2016

Flags have also been lowered around the Paralympic village. Although their names may not be as well-known as the Olympians, the Paralympians are just like any other athletes who train hard for the Games. Golbarnezhad died after an accident while competing in the C4-5 road race on Saturday, reports Xinhua. The British Paralympic team tweeted: "We are devastated by the news of Bahman Golbarnezhad's passing". (more...)

Another section of Dakota Access construction is halted
- September 24, 2016

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe took its fight to stop construction of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday in a bid to gather global opposition to the project. (more...)

'Game Of Thrones' Officially Has The Most Emmys Ever
- September 24, 2016

Bush: Jimmy, that was a joke. The host made cracks about deporting " The Apprentice " producer, United Kingdom born Mark Burnett if Trump wins the 2016 election. (And who could be cruel enough to object, after she revealed that her father died Friday?) That was followed by another repeat victor, Jeffrey Tambor forTransparent, but in his case any other result would have been a miscarriage of justice. (more...)

Hillary Clinton Makes Hilarious Appearance on 'Between Two Ferns' With Zack Galifianakis
- September 24, 2016

And Galifianakis teased Clinton about her pantsuits, asking who makes her signature attire because "I wanted to go as a librarian from outer space" for Halloween. Can Zach Galifianakis do for Hillary Clinton what he did for Obamacare? "Are we gonna be stuck with (Democratic vice presidential nominee) Tim Kaine for nine months, how does this work?" he continued. (more...)

Denzel Washington doesn't think of "The Magnificent Seven" as a western
- September 24, 2016

Ignore the hot air blowing in from the Toronto Film Festival, where The Magnificent Sevenpremiered, that suggests Antoine Fuqua's remake starring Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and an ethnically diverse cast, isn't up to snuff.... (more...)

Oscar-winning filmmaker Curtis Hanson dies
- September 24, 2016

Hanson retired in recent years and was reported to be suffering from Alzheimer's. After dropping out of high school, he pursued opportunities as a freelance photographer and editor of the now-defunct Cinema magazine before turning to screenwriting, which bore fruit with 1970's The Dunwich Horror , a Roger Corman-produced fright film that he co-wrote with Henry Rosenbaum and Ronald Silkosky. (more...)

FBI Evaluating Whether to Investigate Airplane Incident Involving Brad Pitt
- September 24, 2016

United States news reports cited anonymous sources as saying Pitt is under investigation by a child welfare agency because of an airborne incident on September 14. It is unknown if Pitt made contact intentionally or inadvertently. While Jolie and Pitt married just two years ago, their relationship dates back to 2005 - or 2004, if you consider their eventual admission that they fell in love while filming Mr. (more...)

Brangelina divorce: Brad Pitt investigated for alleged child abuse?
- September 24, 2016

The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement to ET on Thursday in regard to reports that they were investigating Brad Pitt for allegedly being physically and verbally abusive with one of the six children he shares with Angelina Jolie. (more...)