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Keeping Up With the Kardashians production shut down following Kim's gunpoint robbery
- October 09, 2016

On Thursday, E! announced the network had halted production on the family's reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. "Kim's well-being is our core focus right now", the statement read. At the time, her rep said she was "badly shaken" by the robbery. Variety says the network wouldn't comment on whether they were filming the show in Paris around the time of the robbery on Monday in a private residence. (more...)

Maddon always has another trick up his sleeve
- October 09, 2016

The Cubs and Giants were in the midst of a pitcher's duel until Baez hit his home run over the left field wall. "That call went their way", said Giants' manager Bochy of the Hernandez ruling. Cueto retired his first 10 batters and had the Cubs shaking their heads all night long. Friday night's events, however, could mean his powers of good fortune are returning. (more...)

Matt Damon aims barb at Donald Trump at New York Comic Con
- October 09, 2016

To which the film's Chinese director, Zhang Yimou , told Entertainment Weekly : "Our film is not about the construction of the Great Wall". Zhang addressed the controversy in August saying, " Matt Damon is not playing a role that was originally conceived for a Chinese actor". (more...)

Matt Damon Talks The Great Wall Whitewashing Controversy
- October 09, 2016

The second trailer for the upcoming The Great Wall movie was shown earlier today at New York Comic Con, and it has now been officially released online. Then 30 seconds and you're done. "It's unlike anything I've ever seen". "For the first time, a film deeply rooted in Chinese culture, with one of the largest Chinese casts ever assembled, is being made at tent pole scale for a world audience", he said. (more...)

New trailer for The Great Wall premieres at Comic Con
- October 09, 2016

Matt Damon spoke to us during New York Comic Con about accusations of whitewashing in the star's upcoming movie The Great Wall. It remains to be seen how The Great Wall will really handle the issues that are being discussed (and how Damon, Yimou and the rest of the team will respond should that be the case) - we'll only find out when the film is released in theatres February 2017. (more...)

NYCC: New trailer for The Great Wall starring Matt Damon
- October 09, 2016

Unfortunately, today's new trailer doesn't diminish those concerns. In front of a 5,000 strong audience in Madison Square Garden as part of New York Comic Con, the cast of Legendary's The Great Wall talked about the "amazing" experience of working with director Zhang Yimou to create the worldwide blockbuster that pits armies against a threat directly out of ancient Chinese mythology. (more...)

Matt Damon Responds To 'The Great Wall' Whitewashing Accusations
- October 09, 2016

Damon made the comments during a Saturday press conference at New York Comic Con. Alongside Damon, the movie stars Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, and Willem Dafoe . Damon continued. "I thought about it from their perspective". It would have been nice if Damon had indicated that he understood that this was the problem, and that none of his non-white co-stars are getting centered in any of the marketing materials for the film . (more...)

'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' filming halted after Kim Kardashian robbery scare
- October 09, 2016

Kim Kardashian West participates in a television interview as she arrives for the 20th Annual Webby Awards in Manhattan, New York, U.S., May 16, 2016. Since the incident, which is still being investigated, Kardashian West has rescheduled a Dubai makeup class and her husband, Kanye West, has rescheduled several dates on his current Saint Pablo tour to be with his wife. (more...)

"Keeping Up With The Kardashians" Production On Hold After Paris Robbery
- October 09, 2016

Hard to say whether the attention-happy family will really be able to resist the siren song of fame enough to actually cancel their show forever, but if the past is any indicator, all signs point to no. "No decision has been made as to when production will resume", a spokesperson for E! said. Kardashian West, known for prolific posting on social media, has been publicly silent since the ordeal. (more...)

Melania Trump Calls Donald Trump's Recording 'Unacceptable And Offensive'
- October 09, 2016

As of Saturday morning, Pence was still scheduled to attend a gathering of the state's party leaders, one that House Speaker Paul Ryan had disinvited Trump to on Friday after the video was made public. In her statement, released on the web site for her current show, Entertainment Tonight , O'Dell said, "Politics aside, I'm saddened that these comments still exist in our society at all". (more...)

Wisconsin's top Republicans sticking by Trump
- October 09, 2016

Sen. Johnson said in a statement Friday night, "Donald Trump's recent comments are completely indefensible and I refuse to even attempt to try and do so". John Kasich , who had refused to endorse Mr. Trump for President, went further Saturday and said the accumulation of his words and actions compel him to say he will not vote for Mr. (more...)

Pence will not attend Wisconsin GOP event
- October 09, 2016

On Friday afternoon, The Washington Post and NBC News released the video in which Trump describes trying to have sex with a married woman. "Grab them by the p--y", Trump says, using a slang for female genitalia. But the businessman's comments about the Miss Universe contestant pale in comparison to his words in the newly released recording. "I'll admit it. I did try and f*** her". (more...)

'Power Rangers': Watch the First Trailer for the Reboot
- October 09, 2016

Power Rangers is directed by Dean Israelite and stars Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G and Ludi Lin. "The first trailer for the 2017 reboot of 'Power Rangers " gives a peek at how the team gets their powers. Fans are anticipating the release of the film's first teaser as well as the question and answer portion with the cast and production staff. Watch the Power Rangers trailer after the jump. (more...)

Cam Newton Ruled Out for Week 5 Matchup with Buccaneers
- October 09, 2016

Derek Anderson is expected to start at quarterback on Monday night against Tampa Bay. He was 2-0 in his other two starts, both against the Buccaneers in 2014 when Newton was injured. Getting added to the injury report midweek is a concern, but he's Brady's favourite target. Benwikere played in 27 games with 14 starts, recording two interceptions, 20 passes defensed, three recovered fumbles, two forced fumbles and 109 tackles. (more...)

Watch Keanu Reeves get tactical in 'John Wick: Chapter 2' trailer
- October 09, 2016

As the action unfolds, Wick's misadventures include a engaging in a gunfight in a sewer and a fistfight with Common in the New York Subway. subway. This time around the film will star Common as the antagonist and you can bet Wick will be taking names once again. (more...)

Rolling Stones bring fireworks to Desert Trip festival
- October 09, 2016

Still, she and her friends were acutely aware they were among the youngest in the crowd. "They act like, 'We're older. This is my one chance to go back in time", she said. That's close to where the band, which formed in 1962, began performing at local venues with American blues as a major inspiration. Dylan is set to kick things off Friday, just after sunset. (more...)

Palm Springs officers shot; conditions unknown
- October 09, 2016

Officers took defensive positions behind a patrol vehicle and a concrete wall. The chief, near tears, identified the slain officers as Jose "Gil" Gilbert Vega and Lesley Zerebny. Palm Springs Mayor Rob Moon, while walking out of the emergency room where the officers were taken, said, "It's probably the worst day of my life". (more...)

Melania Trump Breaks Silence About Her Husband's Sexual Assault Boast
- October 09, 2016

I hope people will accept his apology". The recording of Trump, which was picked up by a hot mic and published by The Washington Post on Friday, came from an interaction between Trump and television personality Billy Bush. Many establishment Republicans-most of whom never supported Trump or opposed his candidacy for the presidency from the beginning-have withdrawn their support for him in the wake of the video release. (more...)

Clinton ad hits Donald Trump on taxes
- October 09, 2016

That's the sound of a woman who does not want to get in the way of a man who is destroying himself. In an interview with the New York Times posted Friday night, Trump was the most direct he's been yet in talking about the 1990s scandals. (more...)