Life&Culture

Spider-Man: Homecoming writers returning for sequel
- August 31, 2017

Marvel tapped them to pen Ant-Man and the Wasp, which is now filming, while Sony hired them to write Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle , which is set for release this December. McKenna and Sommers have worked together on TV shows in the past, most notably writing and producing the NBC comedy Community , so they clearly have experience crafting amusing, dramatic stories set in school environments. (more...)

Joy-Anna Duggar Is Pregnant With Her First Child
- August 31, 2017

There are never enough babies, and with 19 children of their own, the Duggar parents will be getting many of them in the future. 'We know they will be such wonderful parents! "We've learned that a life of faith and rebuilding a life together is simply done one day at a time". (more...)

Kanye West Is Being Countersued By Lloyd's Of London
- August 31, 2017

The company also claimed that they haven't received a dime in response to that claim because Lloyd's was insisting that marijuana was the cause of West's breakdown at the tail end of past year, voiding whatever insurance agreement had been signed. (more...)

Louisiana begins evacuations for Harvey on 12-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
- August 31, 2017

Jefferson Parish announced its schools and offices would be open. "I think we are going to be okay for the rest of the day". He said at a news conference Tuesday in Baton Rouge that he expects Texas officials to decide within 48 hours whether to accept the offer. (more...)

Maroon 5 Feat. SZA - "What Lovers Do"
- August 30, 2017

So if she has unreleased music and videos in the cut, it's hopeful that it'll be seeing the light of the day pretty soon. If it's anything like the videos we're used to from the band, then we can expect another larger-than-life cinematic affair. (more...)

'The Boss' to Stick Around Through Winter in SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY
- August 30, 2017

Ticketmaster had previously implemented a new system called the Verified Fan program created to help circumvent bots, scalpers and resellers scooping up tickets immediately, and level the playing field for dedicated fans. I chose Broadway for this project because it has the attractive old theaters which seemed like the right setting for what I have in mind. It loosely follows the arc of my life and my work. (more...)

Born to Run: 'Springsteen on Broadway' Extended Until February
- August 30, 2017

Spingsteen typically sells out arenas for multiple-night runs in the same city, and his last tour was the highest grossing of 2016 . Fans looking to get in on tickets for Bruce Springsteen's upcoming residency on Broadway are dealing with a new ticketing policy that is aimed at thwarting scalpers. (more...)

Clooney: It's Clear Trump Is 'Incapable' Of Being President
- August 30, 2017

While speaking about a variety of topics including fatherhood and President Trump, Clooney said that the main reason he isn't acting much right now is because it doesn't particularly interest him and because he hasn't read a really incredible script in a while. (more...)

MTV Invites Transgender Military Members To VMAs
- August 30, 2017

This year, the VMAs have changed the name of their iconic "Moon Man" award statue; it is now known as the "Moon Person", because, as Chris McCarthy told the New York Times , "It could be a man, it could be a woman, it could be transgender, it could be nonconformist". (more...)

Jai Lava Kusa Trailer Launch event details
- August 30, 2017

The film is directed by KS Ravindra alias Bobby and Jr NTR will be seen essaying triple roles-Jai Lava & Kusa. "Jai Lava Kusa" will have the very best technical standards and production values. Also, actress Tamannaah will give a special performance in the movie. Jai Lava Kusa is scheduled to hit the theaters worldwide on 21st September while superstar Mahesh Babu & AR Murugadoss's Spyder will release on 27th September. (more...)

Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff - Get Lit | Stream
- August 30, 2017

They also performed the songs "Gettin" Jiggy Wit" It", "Men In Black", "Miami", "Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble", "Parents Don't Understand", " Summertime' and "Just The Two Of Us'. Over the weekend in the United Kingdom, though, the two debuted a song that has yet to be released, but it might be better locked away in the vault. "We all have an inner light and sometimes this world", the Hitch star told the crowd about the new song. (more...)

Amitabh Bachchan to join Salman Khan in 'Race 3'?
- August 30, 2017

Yes, you read that right! Interestingly, Race 3 is likely to be made in 3D and if the report turns out to be true, Salman will become the first Khan of Bollywood to do a 3D movie. Many hits movies of Amitabh Bachchan like Deewar, Zanjeer, Majboor, Trishul, and Sholay were penned by famed Salim- Javed (Akhtar ) duo. So Amitabh also had a long and successful association with Salim Khan. (more...)

Arjun Reddy to be banned ?
- August 30, 2017

Aiming all the impostors and fake accounts using Vijay's name and photograph, he tweeted, "To all the fake accounts #MyFirstTweet (sic)" and posted an animated image from his latest release, " Arjun Reddy ". Vijay gained fame for his recent block buster hit " Arjun Reddy " for his bold character. A close source revealed that Vijay signed this project even before he commenced shooting for Arjun Reddy . (more...)

Reese Witherspoon gushes over her daughter
- August 30, 2017

The talented actress, who stars as single mum Alice Kinney in the new comedy-drama film, teamed the design with a pair of leg-lengthening strappy black heels, and accessorised with an assortment of rings and bangles. Speaking to " Entertainment Tonight " about Ava, the blonde-haired beauty - who also has four-year-old son Tennessee and Deacon, 13 - said: "She's my best friend and we do everything together, it's going to be hard for her to leave! But I have another year". (more...)

'Julie 2' teaser: Raai Laxmi looks exotic while sunbathing in a beach
- August 30, 2017

Also, I consider myself blessed for having got a film like this as my debut in Bollywood. Director Deepak Shivdasani's upcoming movie Julie 2's teaser is out that features the bold & handsome south actress Raai Lakshmi in the lead role. (more...)

CNN reporter rescues Texas motorist from a flooded ditch during live broadcast
- August 30, 2017

Hurricane Harvey made landfall again overnight along the Texas-Louisiana border and brought even more rain to areas of Texas amid unprecedented flooding. Griffin then walks back to the camera to continue his interview with host John Berman. So @DrewGriffinCNN and his team, ditched the liveshot, grabbed a rope, and pulled the man from his truck. (more...)

Kathy Griffin's No Longer Sorry About THAT Photo
- August 30, 2017

Although Griffin was supported by some comedians - notably Jim Carrey - she lost her job hosting CNN's New Year Eve coverage, lost long-held friendships, and, as she tells Sunrise , her tour was cancelled. Stop acting like my little picture is more important than taking about the actual atrocities that the president of the United States is committing". The comedian was also "deeply hurt" when Anderson Cooper claimed in the "Andy Cohen Show" last July that they are still friends without ... (more...)

Brown pledges thousands for Harvey victims
- August 30, 2017

Experts say both types have a role in times like these. It might be tempting to make a donation through text and have the phone company charge it on your phone bill. Seniors, the disabled, children and even pets are particularly vulnerable during disasters. The Texas Diaper Bank, for example, says diapers (whether for babies or adults) are not provided by disaster relief agencies. (more...)

New Rey and Luke Photos from Star Wars: The Last Jedi
- August 30, 2017

He's even wearing a leather glove over his robotic hand, which he wasn't wearing when we finally found him at the end of The Force Awakens . It's likely an indicator of how he's turned a little more dark in his time in isolation after Kylo Ren turned to the dark side, but maybe it's also an indication that Luke could make a more villainous turn as well. (more...)

Residents near Texas chemical plant evacuated over explosion risk
- August 30, 2017

For instance, right now there's an ammonia plant that could blow up. A chemical plant in southeast Texas is evacuating its remaining workers on Tuesday amid the risk of an explosion after Tropical Storm Harvey knocked out power and flooding swamped its backup generators. (more...)

U2 Shares Performance Video of New Album Track 'The Blackout'
- August 30, 2017

U2 shared the full, live version of the first single from the upcoming album. First single, " You're The Best Thing About Me " coming September 6th, along with all the album news. The video was directed by Richie Smyth and filmed live in Amsterdam last month. Following a mysterious mailout campaign, U2 have confirmed their new single is called " The Blackout ", and you can hear a bit of it now. (more...)

Conor McGregor surprises before Floyd Mayweather rallies for 50-0
- August 30, 2017

The first significant punch was a slick uppercut by McGregor that answered questions about his skills and Mayweather's chin despite his two-year retirement. I had a great career. "I told you guys I'd come straight ahead and I told you the fight would not go the distance". "I didn't see the point of the whole thing", he added. (more...)

Kathy Griffin Is Going Back On Her Apology To Donald Trump
- August 30, 2017

She was also reportedly investigated by the Secret Service. On " Sunrise ", she detailed how she lost fans, friends and jobs over her stunt, which Trump called "sick". "I lost everybody", Griffin said in her interview with the Australian news station Sunrise . "I mean, I lost everybody". She also claims to have been given an apology script by CBS Corp. (more...)

Alexandra Burke announces death of her 'funny and loving' mum Melissa Bell
- August 30, 2017

The 29-year-old said she would never forget the "charisma and courage" of her mum, who had kidney problems. "We are everlastingly glad and appreciative to call her our mummy". Alexandra Burke has been left devastated by the death of her mother. Burke spent much of her time looking after her mother and spent £20,000 renovating her house so she could have the dialysis treatment in the comfort of her home rather than in hospital. (more...)

Game of Thrones stars react to that huge Jon Snow reveal
- August 30, 2017

Throughout the short, actors including Isaac Hempstead Wright ( Bran Stark ) and Peter Dinklage ( Tyrion Lannister) also dance around the delicate subject, nodding to its possibly deadly repercussions and its inherent nastiness. Last week they helped capture a decaying wight as proof that the threat was real. Although he did not go into details, theories have it that most of the dead Starks will still make it alive in the novel. (more...)

Taylor Swift: Look what you made me read
- August 30, 2017

During the chorus, in which the music and power vocals are stripped away for simple drums and Swift ominously repeating, " Look what you made me do ", images of ouroboros flash in a hypnotic circle on the center of the screen. Whatever her faults may be, the way Swift stood up for herself and for other women during her trial was to be admired. The blonde beauty sings: "The role you made me play / Of the fool, no, I don't like you / I don't like your ideal crime". (more...)

Tomi Lahren Debuts As Fox News Channel Contributor On Tonight's 'Hannity'
- August 30, 2017

Lahren, the young political commentator who made a name for herself with viral online rants for TheBlaze , was sacked from Glenn Beck's conservative outlet (apparently) after she expressed her belief in abortion on The View . Lahren, who has also worked for the conservative One America News Network, built a considerable following for her "Final Thoughts" segments, in which she spouted pro-Trump and anti-immigrant talking points. (more...)

Malaysia's Maybank reports surprise increase in profitability
- August 30, 2017

While the gross impaired loans (GIL) ratio has been rising since September a year ago, Amirul Feisal said, the group is not overly concerned as it was due to a flat loan base. "It's a long way to go to say if we will do this", Farid said. "Maybank Islamic as an Islamic banking window has worked well for the group". Revenue declined slightly to MYR10.92 billion from MYR10.94 billion a year ago, it said. (more...)

Unfinished work of fantasy novelist Terry Pratchett destroyed by a steamroller
- August 30, 2017

The prolific writer - best known for his long-running satirical fantasy series Discworld - died in 2015 , aged 66. It is thought up to 10 incomplete novels were flattened. "It was one of his requests that his unfinished work was destroyed by a steamroller ", Richard Henry, curator of the Salisbury Museum said to CNN. (more...)

Sir Terry Pratchett's unfinished novels have been destroyed by a steamroller
- August 30, 2017

Pratchett , the world-renowned fantasy author , penned more than 70 novels in his 44 years of writing, including the 41-book Discworld series. Rob Wilkins is managing Pratchett's estate and carried out the weird request. The museum's curator Richard Henry told BBC: "It's really nice that they have followed his requests so specifically". Henry also said it had been quite hard to find someone to do the job for them. (more...)