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Facebook Messenger Now Lets You Share Spotify Links
- March 04, 2016
Users may then open Spotify so they can start searching for a song, playlist or an artist to share with their friends. But what if you're exhausted of the music that it feeds you? Spotify's new Fresh Finds playlist . Instead of getting music you're certain to like, Fresh Finds forces you to dip into something new. The platform-wide playlists can be a boon to lesser-known artists just starting out. (more...)
- March 04, 2016
Users may then open Spotify so they can start searching for a song, playlist or an artist to share with their friends. But what if you're exhausted of the music that it feeds you? Spotify's new Fresh Finds playlist . Instead of getting music you're certain to like, Fresh Finds forces you to dip into something new. The platform-wide playlists can be a boon to lesser-known artists just starting out. (more...)
Oscars telecast lowest in eight years, Rock gets thumbs up
- March 04, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio found the support he received ahead of the Oscars " quite shocking". "This is about Hattie McDaniel", he said , referencing the first black actress to win an Academy Award. Leonardo DiCaprio , who won his first Oscar on five nominations for the gritty frontier revenge drama "The Revenant", used the platform to call attention to man-made climate change . (more...)
- March 04, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio found the support he received ahead of the Oscars " quite shocking". "This is about Hattie McDaniel", he said , referencing the first black actress to win an Academy Award. Leonardo DiCaprio , who won his first Oscar on five nominations for the gritty frontier revenge drama "The Revenant", used the platform to call attention to man-made climate change . (more...)
When will 'House of Cards' Season 5 be on Netflix?
- March 04, 2016
The new season is set to match the feel the political landscape that we're living in now. In a review of season four , Deadline says it is "more ruthless" and "more compellingly timely than ever", given the election year in the U.S. Who can we expect to see? Many folks had complained that the third season of " House of Cards " felt aimless, and didn't truly progress the story. (more...)
- March 04, 2016
The new season is set to match the feel the political landscape that we're living in now. In a review of season four , Deadline says it is "more ruthless" and "more compellingly timely than ever", given the election year in the U.S. Who can we expect to see? Many folks had complained that the third season of " House of Cards " felt aimless, and didn't truly progress the story. (more...)
Listen to Kendrick Lamar's New Project, "Untitled Unmastered." [STREAM]
- March 04, 2016
Read our Overtones column on Kendrick Lamar. For now, listen to untitled unmastered . Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony Tiffith said that a new album from the TDE would be released this week. Y'all just backed me in a corner...Give me a few days 2 think. Later warning, "Jus stay close to the net". Available for purchase on iTunes , fans can now stream the album on Spotify below. (more...)
- March 04, 2016
Read our Overtones column on Kendrick Lamar. For now, listen to untitled unmastered . Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony Tiffith said that a new album from the TDE would be released this week. Y'all just backed me in a corner...Give me a few days 2 think. Later warning, "Jus stay close to the net". Available for purchase on iTunes , fans can now stream the album on Spotify below. (more...)
Supreme Court hears arguments on Texas abortion law
- March 04, 2016
The abortion debate is returning to the Supreme Court in the midst of a raucous presidential campaign and less than three weeks after Justice Antonin Scalia's death. She says , historically, when the Court has been short-handed, it will hold cases until the bench is full. "Like Dallas - waiting times are up to 20 days to access care, which is definitely a result of these medically unnecessary laws". (more...)
- March 04, 2016
The abortion debate is returning to the Supreme Court in the midst of a raucous presidential campaign and less than three weeks after Justice Antonin Scalia's death. She says , historically, when the Court has been short-handed, it will hold cases until the bench is full. "Like Dallas - waiting times are up to 20 days to access care, which is definitely a result of these medically unnecessary laws". (more...)
High School Musical is casting for the fourth time
- March 04, 2016
Disney has announced that the story will still take place at East High with the Wildcats; however, they will face off against their rivals, the West High Knights. Disney Channel creatives are all in this together to find their new ensemble of East High Wildcats for their next " High School Musical " film. No word yet on a premiere date for Disney's High School Musical revival. (more...)
- March 04, 2016
Disney has announced that the story will still take place at East High with the Wildcats; however, they will face off against their rivals, the West High Knights. Disney Channel creatives are all in this together to find their new ensemble of East High Wildcats for their next " High School Musical " film. No word yet on a premiere date for Disney's High School Musical revival. (more...)
DiCaprio: Climate Change 'Is The Most Urgent Threat Facing Our Entire Species'
- March 04, 2016
While feature filmmakers who win an Oscar go on to make millions, documentary filmmakers "will never be rich as long as they live", adding that "this Oscar is going home in a Honda Civic". "It's not about boycotting anything". "We want black actors to get the same opportunities as white actors", Rock said. Musing about why black people didn't protest the lack of black nominees in previous years, like in the '50s and '60s, say, Rock noted: "Because we had real things to protest at the ... (more...)
- March 04, 2016
While feature filmmakers who win an Oscar go on to make millions, documentary filmmakers "will never be rich as long as they live", adding that "this Oscar is going home in a Honda Civic". "It's not about boycotting anything". "We want black actors to get the same opportunities as white actors", Rock said. Musing about why black people didn't protest the lack of black nominees in previous years, like in the '50s and '60s, say, Rock noted: "Because we had real things to protest at the ... (more...)
'Zootopia' offers life lessons from the animal kingdom
- March 04, 2016
Should that stop Judy Hopps? It's a place where, according to her understanding, "anyone can be anything". She is, after all, only a meter maid and seemingly way out of her depth. Visually, it's splendid, with 3-D that doesn't feel gimmicky. Judy says that maybe they just can't help being predators, it's their nature, in a press conference, and Zootopia descends into paranoia and prejudice and chaos. (more...)
- March 04, 2016
Should that stop Judy Hopps? It's a place where, according to her understanding, "anyone can be anything". She is, after all, only a meter maid and seemingly way out of her depth. Visually, it's splendid, with 3-D that doesn't feel gimmicky. Judy says that maybe they just can't help being predators, it's their nature, in a press conference, and Zootopia descends into paranoia and prejudice and chaos. (more...)
Best and worst dressed at the 2016 Oscars
- March 04, 2016
The 33-year-old former Miss World, who rose to fame internationally with last year's ABC thriller "Quantico", opted for a white elegant strapless gown by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad with a neat pony tail and diamond accessories for presenting the best editing Oscar. (more...)
- March 04, 2016
The 33-year-old former Miss World, who rose to fame internationally with last year's ABC thriller "Quantico", opted for a white elegant strapless gown by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad with a neat pony tail and diamond accessories for presenting the best editing Oscar. (more...)
Miley Cyrus slams Donald Trump, calls him a 'nightmare'
- March 04, 2016
Cyrus first posted a photo of Trump with the caption, "Trump is a f**king nightmare". Cyrus's panic began the night the Super Tuesday returns came in, as she posted a screenshot of the Marco Rubio-Ted Cruz-Trump leaderboard with the very Cyrus-y comment, "gonna vom / move out da country #aintapartyindausaanymo". (more...)
- March 04, 2016
Cyrus first posted a photo of Trump with the caption, "Trump is a f**king nightmare". Cyrus's panic began the night the Super Tuesday returns came in, as she posted a screenshot of the Marco Rubio-Ted Cruz-Trump leaderboard with the very Cyrus-y comment, "gonna vom / move out da country #aintapartyindausaanymo". (more...)
Spotlight takes home the biggest Oscar of the night
- March 04, 2016
According to Deadline , the 88th Academy Awards saw a 6 percent drop from the 24.6/39 the ceremony received past year. Many expected Sylvester Stallone to win for his return to the role he originated in 1976's " Rocky " in last year's hit " Creed ". (more...)
- March 04, 2016
According to Deadline , the 88th Academy Awards saw a 6 percent drop from the 24.6/39 the ceremony received past year. Many expected Sylvester Stallone to win for his return to the role he originated in 1976's " Rocky " in last year's hit " Creed ". (more...)
Honey Boo Boo's Mama June Shannon hospitalized after passing out
- March 04, 2016
After a few fainting spells, her 16-year-old daughter, Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon, took her to receive medical care. June is still in the hospital, where doctors are running tests to determine the cause of her faint. The reality star recently told Inside Edition that she had shed 150lbs, but has to undergo a fat freezing procedure to address her stubborn double chin. (more...)
- March 04, 2016
After a few fainting spells, her 16-year-old daughter, Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon, took her to receive medical care. June is still in the hospital, where doctors are running tests to determine the cause of her faint. The reality star recently told Inside Edition that she had shed 150lbs, but has to undergo a fat freezing procedure to address her stubborn double chin. (more...)
Kelly Clarkson Releases New 'Idol Version' of Emotional 'Piece by Piece' Song
- March 03, 2016
Clarkson added that her relationship with her husband, and his connection with their daughter, was also formative when it came to the creation of the song, and her ability to heal. Rolling Stone marked it, "a triumphant American Idol return", while CNN claimed, "she brought the house down with a moving performance". You can check out both Clarkson's interview and performance on the Ellen Show in the videos below. (more...)
- March 03, 2016
Clarkson added that her relationship with her husband, and his connection with their daughter, was also formative when it came to the creation of the song, and her ability to heal. Rolling Stone marked it, "a triumphant American Idol return", while CNN claimed, "she brought the house down with a moving performance". You can check out both Clarkson's interview and performance on the Ellen Show in the videos below. (more...)
Gereard Butler back in London Has Fallen
- March 03, 2016
There are more head-stabbings per minute in Olympus Has Fallen than another other action movie ever made, which makes the dearth of head-stabbings in these new batch of London Has Fallen clips rather disappointing. "A lot of sequels churn things up just for the hell of churning them up". Before we watch the anticipated film, let us first meet the actors and their characters. (more...)
- March 03, 2016
There are more head-stabbings per minute in Olympus Has Fallen than another other action movie ever made, which makes the dearth of head-stabbings in these new batch of London Has Fallen clips rather disappointing. "A lot of sequels churn things up just for the hell of churning them up". Before we watch the anticipated film, let us first meet the actors and their characters. (more...)
Following Full House spell on Netflix
- March 03, 2016
It centers on a recently-widowed DJ and how she shares a home with Stephanie and Kimmy, both of whom are helping her raise her three children. It's doubtful that " Fuller House " - call it comfort food in a different package - is going to entice a whole lot of viewers who weren't fans of the original. (more...)
- March 03, 2016
It centers on a recently-widowed DJ and how she shares a home with Stephanie and Kimmy, both of whom are helping her raise her three children. It's doubtful that " Fuller House " - call it comfort food in a different package - is going to entice a whole lot of viewers who weren't fans of the original. (more...)
Lady Gaga's family learned about her rape from Oscars performance
- March 03, 2016
Lady Gaga was scheduled to sing " Til It Happens to You ", a nominated song she co-wrote for the CNN documentary on sex assaults called "The Hunting Ground". She then took the stage dressed in white and sat behind a white grand piano to perform her song. They were not told of Lady Gaga's plan until they all arrived in Los Angeles . (more...)
- March 03, 2016
Lady Gaga was scheduled to sing " Til It Happens to You ", a nominated song she co-wrote for the CNN documentary on sex assaults called "The Hunting Ground". She then took the stage dressed in white and sat behind a white grand piano to perform her song. They were not told of Lady Gaga's plan until they all arrived in Los Angeles . (more...)
Did You Know That Leonardo DiCaprio Made a Quick Cameo in Room?
- March 03, 2016
Y'all be watching Neil Patrick Harris right now....I thought about quitting. "So this whole "no black nominees" thing has happened at least 71 other times". "We got a black "Rocky" this year. There are things that happened in Star Wars that are more believable than things that happened to Rocky ". "You often hear that Hollywood is out of touch with the rest of the country, so I chose to get out of Hollywood and talk to regular people about the movies", he said. (more...)
- March 03, 2016
Y'all be watching Neil Patrick Harris right now....I thought about quitting. "So this whole "no black nominees" thing has happened at least 71 other times". "We got a black "Rocky" this year. There are things that happened in Star Wars that are more believable than things that happened to Rocky ". "You often hear that Hollywood is out of touch with the rest of the country, so I chose to get out of Hollywood and talk to regular people about the movies", he said. (more...)
Rob, Blac Chyna want their own reality show
- March 03, 2016
Would you give the video a watch? She drove around in the reality star's Bentley as she headed to Barney's NY department store. " Chyna is great... "She pretty much will be living there once it is up and running", a source told E! But after he started dating Blac Chyna last month, Rob seems to be back into the groove of things, happier, 40 lbs. (more...)
- March 03, 2016
Would you give the video a watch? She drove around in the reality star's Bentley as she headed to Barney's NY department store. " Chyna is great... "She pretty much will be living there once it is up and running", a source told E! But after he started dating Blac Chyna last month, Rob seems to be back into the groove of things, happier, 40 lbs. (more...)
Wanted Oscar dress to be feminine, classic: Priyanka
- March 03, 2016
Chopra, who was overwhelmed with this prestige, has been since then in search of a right dress, to wear on the prestigious occasion, Academy awards function. While all eyes were set on the star's gowns, Gaga and Priyanka Chopra were wearing jewels that are worth $8 million each. After impressing everyone at the home front with "Bajirao Mastani", Priyanka Chopra will soon be seen in Prakash Jha's " Jai Gangaajal ". (more...)
- March 03, 2016
Chopra, who was overwhelmed with this prestige, has been since then in search of a right dress, to wear on the prestigious occasion, Academy awards function. While all eyes were set on the star's gowns, Gaga and Priyanka Chopra were wearing jewels that are worth $8 million each. After impressing everyone at the home front with "Bajirao Mastani", Priyanka Chopra will soon be seen in Prakash Jha's " Jai Gangaajal ". (more...)
'Fuller House' cast reveals 'biggest change' between original show and reboot
- March 03, 2016
When this second generation is featured in an episode the series feels remarkably like a Disney channel show - complete with a wacky exploding volcano scene! Oh, look, Al, they're doing a "Full House" in 3-D. "And then, it ended up being, you know seven years for me", she said. Watching these three actresses - Bure, Sweetin, and Barber - play the same shtick they played as kids is disheartening. (more...)
- March 03, 2016
When this second generation is featured in an episode the series feels remarkably like a Disney channel show - complete with a wacky exploding volcano scene! Oh, look, Al, they're doing a "Full House" in 3-D. "And then, it ended up being, you know seven years for me", she said. Watching these three actresses - Bure, Sweetin, and Barber - play the same shtick they played as kids is disheartening. (more...)
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