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N Ireland assembly walkout in Foster protest
- December 19, 2016

This latest crisis to imperil the power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland is related to the Renewable Heat Incentive, a scheme set up in November 2012 to encourage the consumption of heat from renewable sources in the region. NORTHERN IRELAND'S DARKEST DAYS What were the Troubles and why are all killings by British troops in Northern Ireland now being investigated? He has since been "suspended without prejudice" from the party. (more...)

Ore Oduba wins Strictly Come Dancing
- December 19, 2016

Oduba, 30, and his professional partner Joanne Clifton , were also awarded their first flawless score for the series for their show dance performed to I Got Rhythm, which prompted the departing Goodman giving them a standing ovation. I'm so speechless. I just want to say thank you for everything you have given me. He claimed the glitterball trophy with dance partner Joanne Clifton , who will now be rehearsing for a musical. (more...)

Simi Garewal shares picture with mom-to-be Kareena Kapoor
- December 19, 2016

Actress Amrita Arora took to Instagram to share the pic of the get together that was held at her place along with the glowing Bebo and her elder sister Malaika. Well, Amrita we just can not thank you any less for sharing an epic picture of Saif Ali Khan too, as we see him posing with other royalties, in the same frame. (more...)

Surfer girl charms Ellen and she'll charm you, you monsters
- December 19, 2016

Sabre Norris was the youngest surfer to compete in the Sydney International Women's Pro competition event in November, but it was her hilarious interview with the breakfast show Today that really charmed. Last month was thrown into the spotlight after a side-splitting interview in which she branded her dad "fat" and said she would spend her winnings on doughnuts, leaving Stefanovic in hysterics. (more...)

PM Modi slams opposition for stalling Parliament over Demonetisation
- December 19, 2016

Speaking at a rally in Kanpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "I am surprised, at one front we are fighting against freeing the country from black money and corruption, while others are raising slogans in Parliament to save corrupts". We want to stop black money, but they (opposition) wants to stop the Parliament. # Our government is dedicated to the poor and underprivileged. # Over the past few days, I am experiencing, not just a wave but a storm of change in Uttar Pradesh. (more...)

I'm 100 percent certain One Direction will reunite - Liam Payne
- December 19, 2016

Liam - who is now in a relationship with former Girls Aloud star Cheryl, who is refusing to comment on reports that they are expecting a child together - answered a range of other questions while reclining on his sofa. Payne and Cheryl first met in 2008 when the then 14-year-old singer auditioned for the United Kingdom version of the X Factor, and Cheryl was acting as a judge. (more...)

Kevin Smith Gives His Full Rogue One: A Star Wars
- December 19, 2016

The Force Awakens may have reanimated the once-dormant franchise, but it's Rogue One that will give Star Wars fans a new hope . Rogue One's haul is the third-biggest opening day of the year behind Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($81 million) and Captain America: Civil War ($75 million), and the twelfth biggest in history after The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 ($71.6 million). (more...)

'I can not lie,' Philippine president says, confirming he killed people as mayor
- December 19, 2016

When asked if the Philippine foreign affairs department plans to issue any statement or ask China to clarify, Yasay said, "We want to make sure that there will be no further actions that will heighten the tensions between the two countries, particularly in the Scarborough Shoal". (more...)

Camila Cabello leaves Fifth Harmony
- December 19, 2016

But the four remaining members will continue as Fifth Harmony and we're certainly looking forward to hearing new music from them in 2017! 'Harmonizers, we are in this together. Camila Cabello , Ally Brooke , Lauren Jauregui , Normani Hamilton and Dinah-Jane Hansen of Fifth Harmony pose in the press room at the 2016 iHeartRADIO MuchMusic Video Awards at MuchMusic HQ on June 19, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (more...)

GOP electors cite rural voice in Electoral College
- December 19, 2016

Former Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell, a GOP elector, said Democrats' strength on the coasts is enough to justify the Electoral College. Some questioned the wisdom of undertaking an effort that could be doomed to failure from the start. In other words, of the 538 electoral votes, at least 37 who voted for Donald Trump would have to change their minds and vote for Clinton or another candidate on Monday, in order for Trump to lose. (more...)

I want to act with Chiru & Pawan: Aamir Khan
- December 19, 2016

Addressing the media during the promotion his upcoming movie, Dangal , the 3 Idiots star also expressed his ardent desire to work with south megastars like Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan and Rajinikanth. "I don't think there was any reason to disagree", he said. "I would love to work with him again and I am big fan of Rajini sir", said Aamir , whose Dangal is an Indian biographical sports drama film. (more...)

Watch Jolly LLB 2 Movie Trailer Out; Akshay Kumar, Huma Qureshi
- December 19, 2016

The Jolly LLB 2 trailer is out. Jolly LLB 2 is a courtroom comedy drama film, Written and directed by Subhash Kapoor and Produced by Fox Star Studios. The 49-year-old star, who will be playing the role of a lawyer in the sequel to the 2013 " Jolly LLB ", took to twitter to write 'Teen Ghante Mein #JollyLLB2Trailer, Taiyaar ho? There is dance, romance, drama and a lot of substance to the film. (more...)

Miss Puerto Rico Stephanie Del Valle Crowned Miss World 2016
- December 19, 2016

Catriona Gray of the Philippines finished fifth. Stephanie Del Valle , 19, received the crown from the Miss World 2015 victor, Mireia Lalaguna from Mexico. Stephanie Del Valle Diaz succeeds Miss World 2015 Mireia Lalaguna of Spain. Miss Puerto Rico Stephanie Del Valle participates in the Miss World 2016 Competition in Oxen Hill, Maryland , December 18, 2016 . (more...)

Ronaldo hat trick leads Real Madrid to Club World Cup title
- December 19, 2016

In a year where he's scored the winning penalty in the Champions League final, won the European Championships with Portugal and been crowned the Ballon d'Or victor for the fourth time, he rounded off 2016 by becoming the first man to score a hat-trick in a World Club Cup final. (more...)

'SNL' Gets Festive With Casey Affleck, John Goodman And Chance The Rapper
- December 19, 2016

He played a breakdancing Jesus , a naughty elf, a Boston Dunkin' Donuts fan and a comic nativity scene play actor in the show's Christmas episode. "I'm like the mayor of Dunkin'". You can try a free trial of Sling TV , which has a live stream of NBC. "You don't expect Tom Brady to tell the ref, "Hey, let me try that touchdown pass again, the ball was deflated", Che said. (more...)

Robot is adapting sci-fi masterpiece Metropolis as a miniseries
- December 19, 2016

Robot , and a new report indicates he'll be heading into full fledged sci-fi territory with a miniseries adaptation of Fritz Lang's classic 1927 film Metropolis. Of course, there's no word yet on how many episodes it will contain. The German film was a groundbreaking piece of sci-fi, praised for its attractive visuals and impressive special effects, but initially met with mixed perception. (more...)

Julia Roberts to take on first-ever starring TV series role
- December 19, 2016

The Hollywood Reporter says Roberts will star in a limited series based on Maria Semple's novel, " Today Will Be Different ". Roberts has previously appeared as a guest star in such TV shows as Friends and Law & Order, but this will be her first lead role in a series. (more...)

Jennifer Lawrence Would Play Mystique In 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
- December 19, 2016

At the film's L.A. premiere, Lawrence told Variety, "This is kind of a huge step for me, sort of like graduating from " The Hunger Games " and 'X-Men'". I wonder if I could do that'. He shook hands with her and smiled while saying, "This is a binding legal contract". Well, the answer to Jennifer Lawrence's question is no as Marvel Studios owns Guardians of the Galaxy , which is completely separate from the Fox Studios X-Men movies. (more...)

Zsa Zsa Gabor, Actress and Hollywood Icon, Dead at 99
- December 19, 2016

Gabor often played herself in TV and film roles over a career that spanned 60 years. Born in Hungary, she emigrated to the United States during World War Two and made her Hollywood debut in 1952. In her later years, she also became known her off-screen antics, including her multiple marriages and an incident where she slapped a police officer. (more...)

Boy, 3, out shopping with grandma dies in road rage shooting
- December 18, 2016

Apparently, the boy's grandmother "wasn't moving fast enough at a stop sign", according to police . The collection of stores is bounded by a Walmart on one end and a JC Penny on the other. Buckner called the crime "senseless". Another child, a 2-year-old girl, was shot in a road rage incident in the area last month when a auto drove by and shot into the vehicle she was in, but the shooter was never caught. (more...)