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Beyonce Leads Grammy Nominations, to Compete With Adele for Top 3 Awards
- December 10, 2016
After Beyoncé, leading nominees include Kanye West, Rihanna and Drake (with eight apiece) and Chance The Rapper , whose seven nominations include one for Best New Artist - a field that also includes versatile rapper Anderson.Paak , dance-pop hitmaker The Chainsmokers and country singers Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris . (more...)
- December 10, 2016
After Beyoncé, leading nominees include Kanye West, Rihanna and Drake (with eight apiece) and Chance The Rapper , whose seven nominations include one for Best New Artist - a field that also includes versatile rapper Anderson.Paak , dance-pop hitmaker The Chainsmokers and country singers Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris . (more...)
Ohio Heartbeat Bill Passes Senate, Awaits Action from Gov Kasich
- December 10, 2016
So-called heartbeat bills were passed in Arkansas , over the veto of then-Gov. In effect, a measure like the one OH approved would ban abortion at a point in pregnancy when many women don't even realize they're pregnant yet, and long before common chromosomal and developmental abnormalities can be detected. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
So-called heartbeat bills were passed in Arkansas , over the veto of then-Gov. In effect, a measure like the one OH approved would ban abortion at a point in pregnancy when many women don't even realize they're pregnant yet, and long before common chromosomal and developmental abnormalities can be detected. (more...)
Hillary's Recount Nearly Dead in Michigan
- December 10, 2016
Separately Friday, two Michigan Supreme Court members who made Trump's list of possible U.S. Supreme Court nominees removed themselves from consideration of an appeal by Stein to restart the recount in that state. "We'll probably be talking about the integrity (of the election) for a long time , but it's clear as crystal to me I don't have the basis for stopping the recount". (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Separately Friday, two Michigan Supreme Court members who made Trump's list of possible U.S. Supreme Court nominees removed themselves from consideration of an appeal by Stein to restart the recount in that state. "We'll probably be talking about the integrity (of the election) for a long time , but it's clear as crystal to me I don't have the basis for stopping the recount". (more...)
'Last Tango in Paris' sex scene revelation sparks outrage
- December 10, 2016
In a 2013 interview that resurfaced recently on YouTube, Bernardo Bertolucci revealed details of the scene were conceived by him and lead actor Marlon Brando on the morning of the shoot. "The sequence of the butter is an idea that I had with Marlon in the morning before shooting it", Bertolucci said. "I was so young and relatively inexperienced and I didn't understand all of the film's sexual content", she continued. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
In a 2013 interview that resurfaced recently on YouTube, Bernardo Bertolucci revealed details of the scene were conceived by him and lead actor Marlon Brando on the morning of the shoot. "The sequence of the butter is an idea that I had with Marlon in the morning before shooting it", Bertolucci said. "I was so young and relatively inexperienced and I didn't understand all of the film's sexual content", she continued. (more...)
Jimmy Kimmel will host the 2017 Oscars
- December 10, 2016
Hosting the Oscars is a largely thankless job because the host can not control Hollywood's annual windy, self-important salute to itself. "And if it is, my revenge on @ TheAcademy will be awful & sweet", he wrote . The upcoming Academy Awards may bring in more viewers and more diversity due to the new deal that was inked between ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Hosting the Oscars is a largely thankless job because the host can not control Hollywood's annual windy, self-important salute to itself. "And if it is, my revenge on @ TheAcademy will be awful & sweet", he wrote . The upcoming Academy Awards may bring in more viewers and more diversity due to the new deal that was inked between ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. (more...)
Mocked for his tweets, Trump fires back on Twitter
- December 10, 2016
After watching the episode that ironically poked fun at Trump's Twitter strategy, he sent a late night tweet - blasting the show as "unwatchable", "totally biased" and "not funny". The student, played by Pete Davidson, apologizes; someone retweeted him, he explains. The fact that Trump even spends his time bothering with such inanities when in seven weeks he will be inaugurated is beyond terrifying. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
After watching the episode that ironically poked fun at Trump's Twitter strategy, he sent a late night tweet - blasting the show as "unwatchable", "totally biased" and "not funny". The student, played by Pete Davidson, apologizes; someone retweeted him, he explains. The fact that Trump even spends his time bothering with such inanities when in seven weeks he will be inaugurated is beyond terrifying. (more...)
Kendall Jenner ups security at Victoria Secret's Fashion Show in Paris
- December 10, 2016
I think that's why this group of girls is chosen - they're effortlessly confident and effortlessly handsome. The models, popularly known as Angels, walked the ramp wearing the most spectacular lingerie creations that simply wowed the fashion world. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
I think that's why this group of girls is chosen - they're effortlessly confident and effortlessly handsome. The models, popularly known as Angels, walked the ramp wearing the most spectacular lingerie creations that simply wowed the fashion world. (more...)
IOC clears 3 bid cities to advance in race for 2024 Olympics
- December 10, 2016
The IOC has so far retested more than 1,000 samples from the London and Beijing Olympics, aiming to detect performance-enhancing drugs that were not identifiable four and eight years ago. We are very, very happy that sport climbing will also be included in the program in Buenos Aires at the Youth Olympic Games in 2018. This includes the athletes, the Russian ministry of sport, and other implicated persons and organisations. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
The IOC has so far retested more than 1,000 samples from the London and Beijing Olympics, aiming to detect performance-enhancing drugs that were not identifiable four and eight years ago. We are very, very happy that sport climbing will also be included in the program in Buenos Aires at the Youth Olympic Games in 2018. This includes the athletes, the Russian ministry of sport, and other implicated persons and organisations. (more...)
Retired general with Tampa ties tapped to lead Defense Department
- December 10, 2016
A year later, Mattis came under scrutiny during one of the more high-profile criminal investigations of the Iraq war, the shooting deaths of 24 Iraqis by Marines. Before General Mattis can become Secretary of Defense , he's going to need approval from the Senate. Kirsten Gillibrand , D-N.Y., a member of the Armed Services Committee. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
A year later, Mattis came under scrutiny during one of the more high-profile criminal investigations of the Iraq war, the shooting deaths of 24 Iraqis by Marines. Before General Mattis can become Secretary of Defense , he's going to need approval from the Senate. Kirsten Gillibrand , D-N.Y., a member of the Armed Services Committee. (more...)
Police Urge No Rush to Judgment in Shooting of Reno Student
- December 10, 2016
Only one student was injured in the shooting. He read from a statement at police headquarters and refused to take any questions. Washoe County School Superintendent Traci Davis told reporters Thursday that if school police hadn't acted so swiftly, she truly believes "the outcome could have been much worse". (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Only one student was injured in the shooting. He read from a statement at police headquarters and refused to take any questions. Washoe County School Superintendent Traci Davis told reporters Thursday that if school police hadn't acted so swiftly, she truly believes "the outcome could have been much worse". (more...)
Singer Sia and filmmaker-husband Erik Anders Lang separate
- December 10, 2016
That August, they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony at the " Chandelier " singer's Palm Springs, California, home. Sia , who is notoriously quiet about her private life, just confirmed via a statement that she's splitting up from her husband. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
That August, they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony at the " Chandelier " singer's Palm Springs, California, home. Sia , who is notoriously quiet about her private life, just confirmed via a statement that she's splitting up from her husband. (more...)
Kanye West, David Bowie among notable GRAMMYs snubs
- December 10, 2016
The Best Rock Performance category also includes Alabama Shakes' "Joe", Disturbed's "The Sound of Silence" and Jack White's collaboration with Beyonce , " Don't Hurt Yourself ", while Metallica's "Hardwired", Highly Suspect's "My Name Is Human" and Radiohead's "Burn the Witch" are up for Best Rock Song. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
The Best Rock Performance category also includes Alabama Shakes' "Joe", Disturbed's "The Sound of Silence" and Jack White's collaboration with Beyonce , " Don't Hurt Yourself ", while Metallica's "Hardwired", Highly Suspect's "My Name Is Human" and Radiohead's "Burn the Witch" are up for Best Rock Song. (more...)
Leonardo DiCaprio Goes to Trump Tower to Discuss Green Jobs
- December 10, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio met with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss climate change - adding to the mixed signals from the President-elect on the environment. "We're going to look very carefully". How drastic might Trump's climate change policy changes be? On the same day Trump picked climate change denier and Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency, he met at Trump Tower with environmental activist DiCaprio. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio met with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss climate change - adding to the mixed signals from the President-elect on the environment. "We're going to look very carefully". How drastic might Trump's climate change policy changes be? On the same day Trump picked climate change denier and Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency, he met at Trump Tower with environmental activist DiCaprio. (more...)
Natalie Portman as JACKIE Dissects the Nature of Memory and Politics
- December 10, 2016
Though " Jackie " is one of many Hollywood representations of the Kennedys , it could influence a new generation's view of the former first lady. Director Pablo Larraín , a Chilean director making his English-language debut, carries a fascination with politics and media into a film that examines Jackie's legacy through different filters. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Though " Jackie " is one of many Hollywood representations of the Kennedys , it could influence a new generation's view of the former first lady. Director Pablo Larraín , a Chilean director making his English-language debut, carries a fascination with politics and media into a film that examines Jackie's legacy through different filters. (more...)
Kerry resumes talks with Lavrov on Aleppo truce
- December 10, 2016
More than three-quarters of the rebel sector has now fallen, including the symbolically important ancient Aleppo quarters. They feed her some crushed rice and bread dipped in tea, he said. The global community has also struggled over how to respond, despite widespread concern over the fate of tens of thousands of civilians still in rebel-held areas. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
More than three-quarters of the rebel sector has now fallen, including the symbolically important ancient Aleppo quarters. They feed her some crushed rice and bread dipped in tea, he said. The global community has also struggled over how to respond, despite widespread concern over the fate of tens of thousands of civilians still in rebel-held areas. (more...)
Meek Mill Wrote The Sweetest Birthday Message To His "Queen" Nicki Minaj
- December 10, 2016
Later, she even likens herself to one of boxing's greatest: "I ain't got no competition, so my price is up/ I'm the heavy champ, Mike Tyson'd up". (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Later, she even likens herself to one of boxing's greatest: "I ain't got no competition, so my price is up/ I'm the heavy champ, Mike Tyson'd up". (more...)
Yoko Ono: 1.2 Million Gun Deaths Since John Lennon Shooting
- December 10, 2016
In her post, Ono is raising awareness on the violent world that we live in, expressing her worry about the fact that 91 Americans are shot every day. "We are turning this lovely country into a War Zone", Ono wrote. Ex-Beatle singer, songwriter and guitarist John Lennon (1940 - 1980), with his wife artist Yoko Ono . Dozens paid tribute by singing Beatles songs and leaving flowers at "Strawberry Fields", the section of the park dedicated to Lennon. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
In her post, Ono is raising awareness on the violent world that we live in, expressing her worry about the fact that 91 Americans are shot every day. "We are turning this lovely country into a War Zone", Ono wrote. Ex-Beatle singer, songwriter and guitarist John Lennon (1940 - 1980), with his wife artist Yoko Ono . Dozens paid tribute by singing Beatles songs and leaving flowers at "Strawberry Fields", the section of the park dedicated to Lennon. (more...)
Tomi Lahren Is Terrible. Period
- December 10, 2016
Controversy continues to swirl around the contentious interview. The South African comedian and "The Breakfast Club" co-host Charlamagne Tha God were each separately photographed with Lahren last week. Lahren engages people. She enrages people. But more importantly, you're trying to talk to the people who would never hear you in the first place. Tomi Lahren thrives off visibility and conflict, regardless of whether any particular exchange favors her on a rhetorical level or not. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Controversy continues to swirl around the contentious interview. The South African comedian and "The Breakfast Club" co-host Charlamagne Tha God were each separately photographed with Lahren last week. Lahren engages people. She enrages people. But more importantly, you're trying to talk to the people who would never hear you in the first place. Tomi Lahren thrives off visibility and conflict, regardless of whether any particular exchange favors her on a rhetorical level or not. (more...)
Prologis, Inc.'s (PLD): Keep an eye on Active stock of Yesterday
- December 10, 2016
Finally, Telsey Advisory Group increased their price objective on shares of Wal-Mart Stores from $71.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock a "market perform" rating in a research report on Friday, August 19th. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. set a $73.00 price objective on Wal-Mart Stores and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, November 18th. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
Finally, Telsey Advisory Group increased their price objective on shares of Wal-Mart Stores from $71.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock a "market perform" rating in a research report on Friday, August 19th. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. set a $73.00 price objective on Wal-Mart Stores and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, November 18th. (more...)
Lake effect snow piling up in parts of upstate New York
- December 10, 2016
The forecast predicts as much as 40 inches of snow could fall in the Tug Hill region east of Lake Ontario. Plows have been on the roads since Wednesday evening and will continue until the snow has passed, ODOT said Friday . Winds will be out of the west at 10 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 miles per hour while temperatures will be in the 20s. Snow is slowing traffic Friday afternoon east of Cleveland on Interstate 90. (more...)
- December 10, 2016
The forecast predicts as much as 40 inches of snow could fall in the Tug Hill region east of Lake Ontario. Plows have been on the roads since Wednesday evening and will continue until the snow has passed, ODOT said Friday . Winds will be out of the west at 10 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 miles per hour while temperatures will be in the 20s. Snow is slowing traffic Friday afternoon east of Cleveland on Interstate 90. (more...)
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