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'Fantastic Beasts' team confirm Grindelwald, Dumbledore casting; sequel in Paris & UK
- November 09, 2016

While we're not expecting a 90-minute long Michael Gambon impersonation, Sheen would get Dumbledore's idiosyncrasies and speech patterns down to a tee. However, Warner Brothers has said that it "moves deeper into an increasingly dark time for the wizarding world". Currently. But we love the beasts so much. (more...)

'Supergirl' Recap: James Starts a Brand New Life as a Crime-Fighter
- November 09, 2016

Alex tells her that Mon-El has to figure himself out. He isn't fitting in to the Cat Co. world as quickly as Kara would like but he is super pumped for parties and licorice! Dany: This week is all about Alex Danvers slowly realizing that maybe, rather than not being into romance, she's just not into dudes. (more...)

Scenarios For How Election Night Might Play Out
- November 09, 2016

All but two states - ME and Nebraska - use a winner-takes-all system. The victor will inherit a nation angry and distrustful of leaders in Washington . At the same time, Trump must hold onto the traditionally Republican state of Arizona, where the race has drawn close, and hope that independent candidate Evan McMullin does not claim another Republican bastion, Utah. (more...)

Russell Mafia Series Lands at Amazon
- November 09, 2016

Little information has been revealed about the new show's plot or storyline, save for the fact that Academy-Award nominated director David O. Russell will write and direct all the episodes. That would make De Niro one of the highest paid actors on TV, right behind the three lead costars of "The Big Bang Theory", who are each getting paid $1 million a pop, based on Variety's estimates . (more...)

Custody agreement reached in Jolie-Pitt divorce
- November 09, 2016

Childcare professionals believe that this decision is in the best interest of the children. "We hope. there will be understanding of the sensitivity of the family situation", her statement concluded. After weeks of irrational reports about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's tarnished relationship, the former couple has finally come to a custody agreement regarding their six children . (more...)

Kenya's Mary Keitany Wins Third Straight New York City Marathon
- November 09, 2016

At 20, Ghebreslassie became the youngest men's victor. The previous youngest male winners were Alberto Salazar in 1980 and Tom Fleming in 1973, both 22 at the time , according to NBC New York . Eritrea's Ghirmay Ghebreslassie was the overall victor, finishing in 2:07:51. "I told him to cool down and relax", Abdirahman said. American Molly Huddle had Kipyego in her sights in the final miles in Central Park on Sunday. (more...)

'Doctor Strange' opens with spellbinding $85M
- November 09, 2016

Hillary Clinton looks to bolster support in MI with Monday visit. Doctor Strange opened with a far better-than-expected $85 million at the nation's theaters, adding another franchise to the expanding Marvel Studios and Disney superhero universe. (more...)

Hollywood Box Office Rebounds After Sluggish Fall, Thanks To 'Dr. Strange'
- November 09, 2016

Doctor Strange cost $165 million to produce and is the first movie to play in more than 1,000 Imax theaters. Given its global takings from last weekend, the Phase Three origin story is now sitting on $325.4 million worldwide, meaning it's already overtaken Marvel's lowest grossing release The Incredible Hulk ($263.4 million) and has Captain America: The First Avenger ($370.6 million) in its sights for this week. (more...)

Clinton team, Jon Bon Jovi take Mannequin Challenge
- November 09, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took very different approaches-and vastly different attitudes-in appealing to voters with their last-minute pleas before voting started. "Thank you for welcoming us into your communities, for giving us a chance whether you agreed with our politics or not", Mrs. Obama said, in her own send-off to the nation. (more...)

Clinton campaign team joins in with MannequinChallenge video
- November 09, 2016

Before her performance of "Angel Down", her tribute to Trayvon Martin, Lady Gaga shouted out support for the Black Lives Matter movement, not once but twice, cupping the microphone on the second statement for maximum impact. Gaga addressed Clinton's past experience of never giving up, even with the going got tough. Other significant figures that were present at the rally include President Obama and Hillary's husband, Bill Clinton who is also a former president of the US. (more...)

RBI clears the air on note exchanges
- November 09, 2016

Modi assured that people holding the discontinued notes would be able to deposit them in banks and post office savings accounts before the end of the year, and that new bills for 500 and 2,000 rupees were being printed and sent quickly to banks. (more...)

Donald Trump Claims His Crowds are Bigger Than Beyoncé's (They're Not)
- November 09, 2016

Tut tut. Little do you know Trump, you have committed a far greater speech crime in the Twittersphere. Shortly after the event, the Republican presidential nominee declared at a Hershey, Pennsylvania rally that he doesn't need celebrities: "I didn't have to bring J-Lo or Jay Z ". (more...)

Donald Trump wins four red states, Hillary Clinton nabs blue Vermont
- November 09, 2016

The Republican nominee now has 123 electoral votes. Vermont has voted for a Democrat every election since 1988, while Kentucky has gone Republican every cycle since 2000. "And people are hurt so badly". Americans are casting their verdicts on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Tuesday after an exhausting, acrimonious campaign that at times revolted the nation and tore at its fabric. (more...)

Lady Gaga Vs Melania Trump: Shots Fired On Melania's Anti-Bullying Campaign
- November 09, 2016

It comes after Melania, 47, vowed to take a stand against online bullying if she is made America's first lady. They're hurt when they're made fun of or made to feel less in looks or intelligence (sic). "Our culture has gotten too mean and too rough, especially to children and teenagers". The 36 year old said: "I do think we all need to pay attention to what some call 'the Trump effect, ' the rise of bullying that is haunting middle school hallways, but also what's happening in high schools ... (more...)

'You Have to Vote': Clinton Makes Final Plea to Supporters
- November 09, 2016

Mark Gowan, who attended the rally, said he is confident Clinton will emerge victorious in the elections, saying "I believe in what Clinton Believes in". But it was the Obamas who captivated the audience with a pair of soaring speeches, delivered before the American electorate on what was likely their final national stage. (more...)

President, state House are top Michigan races
- November 09, 2016

Meanwhile, it's just as busy a schedule for Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running-mate, Mike Pence. Just after midnight on Tuesday, the Republican nominee took the stage in Grand Rapids, where he made a strong pitch to MI voters, hoping to capitalize on all those undecided voters' just hours before they head to the polls. (more...)

Bayh's comeback hinges on image hit
- November 09, 2016

Bayh said this is one of the most important elections he has been part of. Republicans and the independent political action committees that back them -- including the Senate Leadership Fund, the NRA, the U.S. For the Democrats out there who don't like Hillary Clinton and aren't looking forward to casting a lesser-of-two-evils vote, know that it could be 10 times worse: You could be a Democrat in IN, who "has to" vote for Evan Bayh. (more...)

Trump has slight edge on Clinton in several battleground states
- November 09, 2016

Half an hour later, the surprise could come from the battleground states of OH and North Carolina, which have 18 and 15 electoral votes, respectively. Hillary, whom pollsters have given a slight edge over rival Republican Donald Trump in the elections, told reporters the event was "humbling". A Republican victory here is looking likely based on these numbers but Trump would need to win at least three other key states if he was to win the election. (more...)

Clinton wins first battle
- November 09, 2016

The New York Times and USA Today also first published a color-coded breakdown that year and followed the TV lead. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was serenaded by Lady Gaga and Jon Bon Jovi at her campaign finale in Raleigh, North Carolina, early Tuesday. (more...)