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McKinnon's Clinton visits an Electoral College member on 'SNL'
- December 19, 2016
On this week's episode, SNL tackled Russian rumors, Putin's relationship with Trump , and Hillary Clinton's quiet but insistent mission on convincing the members of the electoral college to vote anyone but Trump . McKinnon's Clinton then cites reasons Trump should not become president, including his refusal to get security briefings and provoking the Chinese over Twitter. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
On this week's episode, SNL tackled Russian rumors, Putin's relationship with Trump , and Hillary Clinton's quiet but insistent mission on convincing the members of the electoral college to vote anyone but Trump . McKinnon's Clinton then cites reasons Trump should not become president, including his refusal to get security briefings and provoking the Chinese over Twitter. (more...)
'Rogue One' Manages Huge $155M Debut But Is Still Behind Episode VII
- December 19, 2016
While every " Star Wars " movie before this was part of one saga - every movie before " Force Awakens " was labeled by episode, making it easy to keep track - "Rogue" is a spin-off movie, centering on new characters. The magical Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them rounded out the top five with $5 million ($207.7 million to date for the Harry Potter prequel). (more...)
- December 19, 2016
While every " Star Wars " movie before this was part of one saga - every movie before " Force Awakens " was labeled by episode, making it easy to keep track - "Rogue" is a spin-off movie, centering on new characters. The magical Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them rounded out the top five with $5 million ($207.7 million to date for the Harry Potter prequel). (more...)
Margot Robbie & Tom Ackerley's Secret Wedding
- December 19, 2016
An insider told Woman's Day , "The Gold Coast was somewhere she always wanted to get married, given it's where she was raised as a kid, on her grandparents' farm". "That happens to most people ". It's the flawless end to what's been a banner year for Margot , whose string of high-profile roles culminated in this summer's much-anticipated Suicide Squad , where she stole the show as Harley Quinn (and inspired everyone's Halloween costumes in the process). (more...)
- December 19, 2016
An insider told Woman's Day , "The Gold Coast was somewhere she always wanted to get married, given it's where she was raised as a kid, on her grandparents' farm". "That happens to most people ". It's the flawless end to what's been a banner year for Margot , whose string of high-profile roles culminated in this summer's much-anticipated Suicide Squad , where she stole the show as Harley Quinn (and inspired everyone's Halloween costumes in the process). (more...)
Mariah Carey doesn't know Demi Lovato or Ariana Grande, either
- December 19, 2016
Little did Mariah Carey know that when she uttered " I don't know her " about Jennifer Lopez in the early 2000s, those four little words would become Carey's de facto catchphrase for the rest of her career. 18! "No. I don't know ..." she said of Ariana . Apparently Mariah Carey isn't up on her pop icons - or admitting to it anyway. Of Gaga, the pop diva said, "She came to my show, she was very sweet". (more...)
- December 19, 2016
Little did Mariah Carey know that when she uttered " I don't know her " about Jennifer Lopez in the early 2000s, those four little words would become Carey's de facto catchphrase for the rest of her career. 18! "No. I don't know ..." she said of Ariana . Apparently Mariah Carey isn't up on her pop icons - or admitting to it anyway. Of Gaga, the pop diva said, "She came to my show, she was very sweet". (more...)
Prince Harry discusses African charity work for documentary
- December 19, 2016
The prince's Lesotho charity, Sentebale , works primarily to help those afflicted with HIV and AIDS in the country, and is a joint venture between Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. "I have this love for Africa that will never disappear". The programme, due to be broadcast on Monday 19 December, also features contributions from musicians Sir Elton John, Joss Stone and Chris Martin of Coldplay. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
The prince's Lesotho charity, Sentebale , works primarily to help those afflicted with HIV and AIDS in the country, and is a joint venture between Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. "I have this love for Africa that will never disappear". The programme, due to be broadcast on Monday 19 December, also features contributions from musicians Sir Elton John, Joss Stone and Chris Martin of Coldplay. (more...)
Queen's 90th birthday portrait released
- December 19, 2016
It was shot last May in the White Drawing Room of Windsor Castle, before the final night of celebrations at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. She is looking straight at the camera, while her son, Prince Charles, stands beside her, looking at her. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
It was shot last May in the White Drawing Room of Windsor Castle, before the final night of celebrations at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. She is looking straight at the camera, while her son, Prince Charles, stands beside her, looking at her. (more...)
Luke Kuechly clears concussion protocol, might still sit out
- December 19, 2016
Have thoughts on how Washington and the Panthers are performing? "Just like a year ago when we played them, they have a lot of athletes over there". "It really goes back to the spring". He fights all the way to the end of the game. Norman is an expressive player, and facing the team that rescinded his tag and walked away from him must be somewhat complicated. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
Have thoughts on how Washington and the Panthers are performing? "Just like a year ago when we played them, they have a lot of athletes over there". "It really goes back to the spring". He fights all the way to the end of the game. Norman is an expressive player, and facing the team that rescinded his tag and walked away from him must be somewhat complicated. (more...)
Prince William reveals cheeky Prince George is ALREADY opening his Christmas presents!
- December 19, 2016
Prince Harry has many obligations as a royal , and he is anxious for her safety, given that he can not be with hr all the time. Prince Harry and Markle were first linked as a couple in October, but the romance wasn't confirmed until November when Kensington Palace released a statement asking the public to stop harassing the Hollywood star. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
Prince Harry has many obligations as a royal , and he is anxious for her safety, given that he can not be with hr all the time. Prince Harry and Markle were first linked as a couple in October, but the romance wasn't confirmed until November when Kensington Palace released a statement asking the public to stop harassing the Hollywood star. (more...)
Salvation Army looking to catch up on donations goals
- December 19, 2016
Weld is one of 15 bell ringers who are part of the Salvation Army Christmas kettle program. Contributions also allow The Salvation Army to continue operating its programs, such as Substance abuse recovery, housing supports, job and skills training and education classes. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
Weld is one of 15 bell ringers who are part of the Salvation Army Christmas kettle program. Contributions also allow The Salvation Army to continue operating its programs, such as Substance abuse recovery, housing supports, job and skills training and education classes. (more...)
Blade Runner 2049's first teaser builds the hype
- December 19, 2016
We see that, as Harrison Ford did in the original, Ryan Gosling is playing a blade runner , one of the special police tasked with taking down rogue replicants. And then, things change-everything's washed out and yellow, there's sand and a giant head, and Rick Deckard's ( Harrison Ford ) got a gun. Mackenzie Davis, Ana De Armas, Jared Leto , Robin Wright, Barkhad Abdi, Lennie James, and Dave Bautista are all also slated to star in the movie. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
We see that, as Harrison Ford did in the original, Ryan Gosling is playing a blade runner , one of the special police tasked with taking down rogue replicants. And then, things change-everything's washed out and yellow, there's sand and a giant head, and Rick Deckard's ( Harrison Ford ) got a gun. Mackenzie Davis, Ana De Armas, Jared Leto , Robin Wright, Barkhad Abdi, Lennie James, and Dave Bautista are all also slated to star in the movie. (more...)
Star Wars: Rogue One opens to huge box office success
- December 19, 2016
It generated $33 million from global ticket sales through Thursday from countries including the U.K., Australia and Germany that account for about 60 percent of the total worldwide box office. Like the strategy Disney applied successfully with its Marvel Entertainment superheroes, the studio is creating a universe of characters and storylines that can be interwoven to create new movies. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
It generated $33 million from global ticket sales through Thursday from countries including the U.K., Australia and Germany that account for about 60 percent of the total worldwide box office. Like the strategy Disney applied successfully with its Marvel Entertainment superheroes, the studio is creating a universe of characters and storylines that can be interwoven to create new movies. (more...)
The US Electoral College vote: What you need to know
- December 19, 2016
Never since its creation in 1787 has the Electoral College not endorsed the candidate who won most of its 538 votes. Avaaz has collected thousands of signatures on a petition calling for the vote to be delayed. Only 12 other elections have seen a president receive a lower proportion of Electoral College votes, according to the New York Times . "37 Electors can be American heroes by voting their conscience for a real leader". (more...)
- December 19, 2016
Never since its creation in 1787 has the Electoral College not endorsed the candidate who won most of its 538 votes. Avaaz has collected thousands of signatures on a petition calling for the vote to be delayed. Only 12 other elections have seen a president receive a lower proportion of Electoral College votes, according to the New York Times . "37 Electors can be American heroes by voting their conscience for a real leader". (more...)
Strictly Come Dancing: What's next for victor Ore Oduba?
- December 19, 2016
You're a dancer." Ore and Joanne are the first winners to take the glitterball, despite landing in the bottom two twice in previous weeks. Brendan, who was a judge on the New Zealand version of the series, is at 5/1 at William Hill. He said: "I'm not giving up anything". "I am so speechless, I just want to say thank you for everything you have given me". Speaking shortly after their win, 30-year-old Oduba said: "It doesn't make any sense to us right now, I can not believe it, we did not ... (more...)
- December 19, 2016
You're a dancer." Ore and Joanne are the first winners to take the glitterball, despite landing in the bottom two twice in previous weeks. Brendan, who was a judge on the New Zealand version of the series, is at 5/1 at William Hill. He said: "I'm not giving up anything". "I am so speechless, I just want to say thank you for everything you have given me". Speaking shortly after their win, 30-year-old Oduba said: "It doesn't make any sense to us right now, I can not believe it, we did not ... (more...)
Tilda Swinton Responds To Margaret Cho's Comments About Her 'Doctor Strange' Role
- December 19, 2016
Doctor Strange Star Tilda Swinton Told Margaret Cho Marvel's Heart Was In The Right PlaceTilda Swinton shares her " Doctor Strange " emails. Cho has been critical of the casting choices in Hollywood , replacing Asian roles with white actors. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
Doctor Strange Star Tilda Swinton Told Margaret Cho Marvel's Heart Was In The Right PlaceTilda Swinton shares her " Doctor Strange " emails. Cho has been critical of the casting choices in Hollywood , replacing Asian roles with white actors. (more...)
The Good Fight Gets "Nasty" in First Teaser Trailer
- December 19, 2016
The 30-second teaser also provides viewers with a juicy detail about a new lawyer in the Good universe: Maia Sindell (Game of Thrones' Rose Leslie). The latter seems to indicate how creators and showrunners Robert and Michelle King, also creators and showrunners of the original series, plan to take advantage of the lack of the lack restrictions at their new home on CBS All Access. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
The 30-second teaser also provides viewers with a juicy detail about a new lawyer in the Good universe: Maia Sindell (Game of Thrones' Rose Leslie). The latter seems to indicate how creators and showrunners Robert and Michelle King, also creators and showrunners of the original series, plan to take advantage of the lack of the lack restrictions at their new home on CBS All Access. (more...)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans game preview
- December 19, 2016
The Texans back-up quarterback Tom Savage entered the game and immediately made a long pass to receiver Wendall Williams. Osweiler was 6-of-11 for just 48 yards and the two interceptions, giving him 16 picks on the season. "I wouldn't be suited up if I wasn't mentally ready to go out there", said Savage, who last played December 14, 2014, at Indianapolis. "Then, obviously, previous year I was fortunate to be able to contribute actually on the field". (more...)
- December 19, 2016
The Texans back-up quarterback Tom Savage entered the game and immediately made a long pass to receiver Wendall Williams. Osweiler was 6-of-11 for just 48 yards and the two interceptions, giving him 16 picks on the season. "I wouldn't be suited up if I wasn't mentally ready to go out there", said Savage, who last played December 14, 2014, at Indianapolis. "Then, obviously, previous year I was fortunate to be able to contribute actually on the field". (more...)
What They're Saying: Denver Broncos
- December 19, 2016
The Patriots' legacy, of course, is also complicated by the accusations that they have cheated their way to the top, and there's certainly credence to that. Earlier this year, Thomas became the fourth player in team history to catch 500 passes, in the loss to the Raiders in Oakland. Instead of suspending the second-year defensive back for his cheap shots, Runyan fined Everett a reported $48,000. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
The Patriots' legacy, of course, is also complicated by the accusations that they have cheated their way to the top, and there's certainly credence to that. Earlier this year, Thomas became the fourth player in team history to catch 500 passes, in the loss to the Raiders in Oakland. Instead of suspending the second-year defensive back for his cheap shots, Runyan fined Everett a reported $48,000. (more...)
See the first reactions to 'Rogue One
- December 19, 2016
The end of "Rogue One" blends into the beginning of Star Wars IV, so this spin-off has told a Star Wars story to the every end. 'The movie lived up to expectations, ' said Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst with comScore said of the Disney. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
The end of "Rogue One" blends into the beginning of Star Wars IV, so this spin-off has told a Star Wars story to the every end. 'The movie lived up to expectations, ' said Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst with comScore said of the Disney. (more...)
More than Half of Trump Voters Think he Won Popular Vote
- December 19, 2016
Twenty-nine percent said Donald Trump won the popular vote . Right? It's true. And they're smart and they picked up on it like you wouldn't believe. Trump's opponent, Hillary Clinton, secured the popular vote with a sizable lead of 2.8 million votes, tantamount to 2.1 percent of the total vote. (more...)
- December 19, 2016
Twenty-nine percent said Donald Trump won the popular vote . Right? It's true. And they're smart and they picked up on it like you wouldn't believe. Trump's opponent, Hillary Clinton, secured the popular vote with a sizable lead of 2.8 million votes, tantamount to 2.1 percent of the total vote. (more...)
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...)
- 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...)
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