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Bob Dylan book sales soar after Nobel Prize announcement
- October 16, 2016
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison said in a statement that she was pleased and that Dylan was "an impressive choice". "Congratulations to one of my favorite poets, Bob Dylan , on a well-deserved Nobel", tweeted President Barack Obama, who in 2012 presented the singer-songwriter with a Presidential Medal of Freedom. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison said in a statement that she was pleased and that Dylan was "an impressive choice". "Congratulations to one of my favorite poets, Bob Dylan , on a well-deserved Nobel", tweeted President Barack Obama, who in 2012 presented the singer-songwriter with a Presidential Medal of Freedom. (more...)
Fans Come from All Over the World to Attend Prince Tribute Concert
- October 16, 2016
Some 17,000 people attended the sell-out show in memory of the seven-time Grammy victor, who died of an accidental painkiller overdose in April . Obama, a fan who invited Prince to play the White House, sent a brief video that opened the tribute concert at the 20,000-seat XCel Energy Center in Minnesota's capital Saint Paul. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Some 17,000 people attended the sell-out show in memory of the seven-time Grammy victor, who died of an accidental painkiller overdose in April . Obama, a fan who invited Prince to play the White House, sent a brief video that opened the tribute concert at the 20,000-seat XCel Energy Center in Minnesota's capital Saint Paul. (more...)
Hear Laverne Cox Sing "Sweet Transvestite" From THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
- October 16, 2016
It's rare that black actresses get to play parts like Dr. Frank-N-Furter on film, and that's not lost on me". The movie remake has been highly anticipated, and the premiere kicked off Thursday in LA with Laverne Cox, Victoria Justice, and Christina Milian in attendance. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
It's rare that black actresses get to play parts like Dr. Frank-N-Furter on film, and that's not lost on me". The movie remake has been highly anticipated, and the premiere kicked off Thursday in LA with Laverne Cox, Victoria Justice, and Christina Milian in attendance. (more...)
Leafs' Auston Matthews Scores Four Goals In NHL Debut
- October 16, 2016
Matthews, the top pick in 2016, scored an extraordinary four goals on debut in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators. "It was great to have them share the moment with me". Matthews completed the hat trick in the second period off a nice feed. Nylander had two assists. Matthews scored on his first three shots of the game. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Matthews, the top pick in 2016, scored an extraordinary four goals on debut in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators. "It was great to have them share the moment with me". Matthews completed the hat trick in the second period off a nice feed. Nylander had two assists. Matthews scored on his first three shots of the game. (more...)
Social Media May Have Played a Role in Kim Kardashian West's Robbery
- October 16, 2016
Kanye West has rescheduled dates on his current tour after his wife, Kim Kardashian West, was robbed in France, citing "family concerns" for changing two U.S. The thieves fled on bicycles. "They use their social media, they use their public presence as a huge part of their business model", Tuma said this week. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Kanye West has rescheduled dates on his current tour after his wife, Kim Kardashian West, was robbed in France, citing "family concerns" for changing two U.S. The thieves fled on bicycles. "They use their social media, they use their public presence as a huge part of their business model", Tuma said this week. (more...)
WikiLeaks' Assange promises leaks on USA election, Google
- October 16, 2016
Wearing a black t-shirt bearing the word Truth, he said WikiLeaks had released an average of 3,000 documents a day over the past decade. Mr. Assange, who heads the leaked documents platform, said some of its coming publications would be " significant to the US election" but declined to describe them further. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Wearing a black t-shirt bearing the word Truth, he said WikiLeaks had released an average of 3,000 documents a day over the past decade. Mr. Assange, who heads the leaked documents platform, said some of its coming publications would be " significant to the US election" but declined to describe them further. (more...)
Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize draws mixed reviews
- October 16, 2016
How about comedian Rob Delaney's Twitter take? Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature , becoming the first American to win the honor since Toni Morrison in 1993, and the first musician to be recognized . "For 54 years he has been at it, reinventing himself", said Sara Danius, the academy's permanent secretary. If you look far back, 5000 years, you discover Homer and Sappho. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
How about comedian Rob Delaney's Twitter take? Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature , becoming the first American to win the honor since Toni Morrison in 1993, and the first musician to be recognized . "For 54 years he has been at it, reinventing himself", said Sara Danius, the academy's permanent secretary. If you look far back, 5000 years, you discover Homer and Sappho. (more...)
Kim Kardashian Sues MediaTakeOut For Claiming She Staged Paris Robbery
- October 16, 2016
The filings further said that the "malicious publication of the articles, which paint the victim of a serious crime as a criminal herself, is libelous". For $69.99, it includes a long black wig, white robe, sunglasses, a gag, a rope and a ring - which is "not worth $4 million dollars", according to the description. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The filings further said that the "malicious publication of the articles, which paint the victim of a serious crime as a criminal herself, is libelous". For $69.99, it includes a long black wig, white robe, sunglasses, a gag, a rope and a ring - which is "not worth $4 million dollars", according to the description. (more...)
Prince Tribute Concert Features Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan And Jessie J
- October 16, 2016
One well-known Prince associate who was reported to be missing Thursday's tribute was his former percussionist Sheila E., who the Minneapolis StarTribune has said was booked for a show in NY as part of her own tour. She was replaced by British star Jessie J, who performed Nothing Compares 2 U. John Mayer also canceled her appearance to the even because of "change of schedule". (more...)
- October 16, 2016
One well-known Prince associate who was reported to be missing Thursday's tribute was his former percussionist Sheila E., who the Minneapolis StarTribune has said was booked for a show in NY as part of her own tour. She was replaced by British star Jessie J, who performed Nothing Compares 2 U. John Mayer also canceled her appearance to the even because of "change of schedule". (more...)
Kangana Ranaut Injured In Car Accident!
- October 16, 2016
Yet the shoot of the movie has got on to an inauspicious beginning as a few of her team members met with a collision and Kangana Ranaut, while returning in the sets. Kangana didn't take any break. "So, she didn't want to stall the shoot due to the accident, despite the fact that the makers were ready to take a break", the source added. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Yet the shoot of the movie has got on to an inauspicious beginning as a few of her team members met with a collision and Kangana Ranaut, while returning in the sets. Kangana didn't take any break. "So, she didn't want to stall the shoot due to the accident, despite the fact that the makers were ready to take a break", the source added. (more...)
Ex-Contestant on The Apprentice Accuses Trump of Inappropriate Advances
- October 16, 2016
Zervos, appeared Friday afternoon alongside attorney Gloria Allred to accuse the Republican presidential nominee of groping and kissing her during a business meeting. The new batch showed that Hillary Clinton's campaign asked former President Bill Clinton to cancel a speech to an investment firm past year because of concerns that the Clintons might appear to be too cozy with Wall Street just as she was about to announce her candidacy. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Zervos, appeared Friday afternoon alongside attorney Gloria Allred to accuse the Republican presidential nominee of groping and kissing her during a business meeting. The new batch showed that Hillary Clinton's campaign asked former President Bill Clinton to cancel a speech to an investment firm past year because of concerns that the Clintons might appear to be too cozy with Wall Street just as she was about to announce her candidacy. (more...)
Everything you need for Manchester City v Everton on SBS
- October 16, 2016
The Spaniard could be forgiven for prioritising the game with Barca, with whom he won three LaLiga titles and two Champions League crowns in a glittering four-year spell as coach, but he is adamant he will be giving Everton his full attention. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The Spaniard could be forgiven for prioritising the game with Barca, with whom he won three LaLiga titles and two Champions League crowns in a glittering four-year spell as coach, but he is adamant he will be giving Everton his full attention. (more...)
In historic surgery, Montefiore physicians separate twins joined at the head
- October 16, 2016
It is only the 59th carniopagus separation surgery since 1952 worldwide. The McDonalds were relieved after spending days agonizing over their decision to go ahead with the risky surgery, which could potentially have ended in death or long-term brain damage for one or both boys. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
It is only the 59th carniopagus separation surgery since 1952 worldwide. The McDonalds were relieved after spending days agonizing over their decision to go ahead with the risky surgery, which could potentially have ended in death or long-term brain damage for one or both boys. (more...)
Paul McCartney And Neil Young Duet Together During Desert Trip Day Two
- October 16, 2016
Sir Paul McCartney and Neil Young perform onstage during Desert Trip at the Empire Polo Field on October 8, 2016 in Indio, California. "Both McCartney and Young were all smiles sharing the stage, then tore into the raw Beatles oddity " Why Don't We Do It in the Road? " leaving room for Young to set his guitar aflame with a joyfully ragged solo, a searing moment likely to be remembered long after this weekend". (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Sir Paul McCartney and Neil Young perform onstage during Desert Trip at the Empire Polo Field on October 8, 2016 in Indio, California. "Both McCartney and Young were all smiles sharing the stage, then tore into the raw Beatles oddity " Why Don't We Do It in the Road? " leaving room for Young to set his guitar aflame with a joyfully ragged solo, a searing moment likely to be remembered long after this weekend". (more...)
Saudi coalition attack on Yemen funeral based on bad information - investigation
- October 16, 2016
A Saudi-led coalition has been intervening on the side of the government since March 2015. More than 6,700 people have been killed in Yemen since the coalition first intervened - almost two-thirds of them civilians - according to the United Nations. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
A Saudi-led coalition has been intervening on the side of the government since March 2015. More than 6,700 people have been killed in Yemen since the coalition first intervened - almost two-thirds of them civilians - according to the United Nations. (more...)
Sharif discusses security situation along LoC with parliamentary leaders
- October 16, 2016
The Pakistani shelling was retaliated by the Indian army in equal measures using same calibre weapons, said a senior police official. The two nations exchanged gunfire Saturday morning, with each side accusing the other of provocation, as tensions rose yet again between the two nuclear neighbors. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The Pakistani shelling was retaliated by the Indian army in equal measures using same calibre weapons, said a senior police official. The two nations exchanged gunfire Saturday morning, with each side accusing the other of provocation, as tensions rose yet again between the two nuclear neighbors. (more...)
Kim Kardashian Halloween Robbery Costume Pulled Following Backlash
- October 16, 2016
Now costume company, Costumeish , have made a decision to cash in on the reality star's horrific experience in selling a "Robbery Victim" Halloween costume. Meanwhile, fans who were not pleased with the idea took their opinion to social media. The company's Twitter account announced Tuesday the costume had been pulled and apologized if it "offended anyone". (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Now costume company, Costumeish , have made a decision to cash in on the reality star's horrific experience in selling a "Robbery Victim" Halloween costume. Meanwhile, fans who were not pleased with the idea took their opinion to social media. The company's Twitter account announced Tuesday the costume had been pulled and apologized if it "offended anyone". (more...)
NBC 'Today' anchor Billy Bush leaving network amid sex-charged Trump controversy
- October 16, 2016
ET hour. The Today host's days are numbered at the U.S. broadcasting network and a source revealed to Fox News that "it's just a matter of time" before NBC severe ties with him. Do U see more TODAY in Billy's future ?? However, as it turns out, Bush never told NBC News bosses about the tape when he first joined Today in May, and they're reportedly fuming. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
ET hour. The Today host's days are numbered at the U.S. broadcasting network and a source revealed to Fox News that "it's just a matter of time" before NBC severe ties with him. Do U see more TODAY in Billy's future ?? However, as it turns out, Bush never told NBC News bosses about the tape when he first joined Today in May, and they're reportedly fuming. (more...)
Prince Tribute Stevie, Chaka & More ... Nearly 5 Hour Send-off Show!
- October 16, 2016
A fan poses with a life size cut-out of Prince before the show. Motown legend Steve Wonder, seated, whom Prince had cited as a role model, sported a purple shirt under his suit as he performed Prince's hit "1999". Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, but was moved to the smaller Xcel Energy Center, home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. The wait frustrated Prince fans across the country who already had made travel plans without any guarantee of tickets. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
A fan poses with a life size cut-out of Prince before the show. Motown legend Steve Wonder, seated, whom Prince had cited as a role model, sported a purple shirt under his suit as he performed Prince's hit "1999". Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, but was moved to the smaller Xcel Energy Center, home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. The wait frustrated Prince fans across the country who already had made travel plans without any guarantee of tickets. (more...)
National Portrait Gallery honors Nobel laureate Bob Dylan
- October 16, 2016
Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, turned 75 earlier this year. His stunning lyrical ability has seen him tackle timeless themes from politics to love and he remains a hugely respected cultural presence. "Congratulations to one of my favourite poets", he wrote on Twitter. Others have pointed out that, well, Dylan hasn't exactly written books , and that we've come to expect a certain service from the Nobel Prize in Literature: "The victor never pleases everyone-picking a single recipient ... (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, turned 75 earlier this year. His stunning lyrical ability has seen him tackle timeless themes from politics to love and he remains a hugely respected cultural presence. "Congratulations to one of my favourite poets", he wrote on Twitter. Others have pointed out that, well, Dylan hasn't exactly written books , and that we've come to expect a certain service from the Nobel Prize in Literature: "The victor never pleases everyone-picking a single recipient ... (more...)
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