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Joel McHale to Host Weekly Netflix Unscripted Series
However, the Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale will also serve as a fortuitous topical show replacement after Netflix recently cancelled Chelsea , hosted by fellow E! alumna, Chelsea Handler. The series will tape every Thursday and debut on the following Sunday with thirty minute episodes. Paul Feig, KP Anderson, Jessie Henderson, Brad Stevens, and Boyd Vico will also executive produc... [Full Article...]
House Russia-Probe Panel Delays Trump Aide's Testimony
An attorney for Lewandowski did not immediately return an email seeking comment. A Democrat on the committee believes he was under a White House "gag order". Lewandowski said on WABC-AM radio in NY that he expects to appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Wednesday or Thursday to discuss the campaign. [Full Article...]
Dolly Parton Sets Not One, but Two Guinness World Records
Oh, and there's her Dollywood theme park . We're barely two weeks into 2018, and the awards are already piling up for Dolly Parton , as the Emmys, Guinness World Records, and the RIAA are all coming calling. Parton's latest release and first-ever children's album, I Believe in You , can be purchased or streamed now. Now, she's also a Guinness World Record holder. [Full Article...]
Novak Djokovic Beats Gael Monfils In 'Brutal' Melbourne Heat
Spending at least a day reporting about the oppressive Melbourne heat each time the Australian Open comes around. "You're always obliged to play the mandatory events". Sandgren had never beaten a top-10 player. The tournament appeared to have a backer in likely tennis' most popular player, Roger Federer , who largely stayed out of the heat by playing in Thursday's night session but has fo... [Full Article...]
Padmaavat - PadMan clash averted: Akshay Kumar's film release pushed to February 9
I will be grateful to him for a lifetime", Bhansali said. "It will now be released on February 9". Meanwhile, Akshay said that there is no point of clashing now, adding, "His (Bhansali) need is more for this date than mine". He said he is going through a lot of stress and will be in big trouble if Padmaavat will clash with Pad Man . It has been a long journey for " Padmaavat ", which stars ... [Full Article...]
Social security benefits? Passport? What the government shutdown would mean
In shutdowns, government employees are vulnerable to furlough, or temporary unpaid leave. Activities related to national security (like the military services), safety and order (air traffic control, law enforcement) and medical care (veterans' hospitals) are among the essential activities that carry on. [Full Article...]
Ghana: Trump Language on Africa Unacceptable, Racist
The debate over immigration policy became increasingly acrimonious after it was reported on Thursday that the Republican president used the word "shithole" to describe Haiti and African countries in a private meeting with lawmakers. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), as Graham blamed aides at the White House "who have an irrational view on immigration" for the current impasse. O'Callaghan said the data refle... [Full Article...]
'He Inserted Hands Into His Pants': Michael Douglas Accused of Sexual Harassment
Michael Douglas' accuser Susan Braudy spoke out about her sexual misconduct allegations against the two-time Oscar victor on Friday's episode of Today . "And then, he began to sort of fondle himself, and I was very scared". Douglas responded to the allegations, via his lawyer, first in an off-the-record conversation with THR . [Full Article...]
Michigan State University approves visit by white nationalist Richard Spencer
Spencer has popularised the term "alt-right" to refer to a fringe movement that is a mix of white nationalist, white supremacist, anti-Semitic and anti-immigration beliefs. The agreement came after Spencer's attorney, Kyle Bristow, filed a lawsuit against MSU in August 2017 when the university denied Spencer a space to speak on campus Aug. [Full Article...]
At the Movies: Hemsworth leads a solid wartime film in '12 Strong'
I'm not really sure what the point of 12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers is. The actor jumped at the chance to be involved in the film " 12 Strong ". Chris Hemsworth plays a character based on a real person, but the other characters are fictional, which means the incidents and the details of the battles are fictional, too. [Full Article...]
Boris Johnson proposes 22-mile bridge between United Kingdom and France
Foreign Secretary Johnson, who led the campaign to leave the European Union in the 2016 referendum , told French President Emmanuel Macron that he felt it was ridiculous that the two countries were linked by just a single railway. But the foreign secretary's suggestion has largely been met with scepticism and ridicule. Bridge designer Ian Firth, a past president of the Institution of Struct... [Full Article...]
Journey, Def Leppard to Perform at Colonial Life Arena
It will be great to see you all, friends!" Said Joe Elliott, "This tour is going to be a blast!" Def Leppard formed in 1977, and its album "Pyromania" is on Rolling Stone's list of the best albums of all time. Looking forward to hooking up again. Tickets go on sale beginning Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.at LiveNation.com, Summerfest.com and Ticketmaster.com and include admissi... [Full Article...]
Grammys performance by Eric Church, more will honor victims of gun violence
Eric Church , Maren Morris and Brothers Osborne will take the stage during music's biggest night to pay tribute to the 58 people who were killed during the shooting rampage, which took place on the third and final night of the Las Vegas festival during a headlining set from Jason Aldean . [Full Article...]
Tom Hardy's 90s rap mixtape resurfaces
A note on the webpage reads: "Made in a bedroom 1999 these mixtapes were never really finished". Well, no longer. Some enterprising online fans have obtained and uploaded Hardy's 199 mixtape Falling on Your Arse , which was produced by TV director Ed Tracy . [Full Article...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Interested in Becoming Minority Owner of Carolina Panthers
Although the project excited Earnhardt, the soon-to-be rookie broadcaster admitted that he wouldn't be able to contribute enough money to grab a significant slice of the pie. Forbes recently valued the Panthers at $2.3 billion. "It will be fun to have him be a part of our coverage of the Super Bowl, and we are looking forward to watching him explore a new world with the Winter Olympics", said Sam ... [Full Article...]
France agrees not to build airport amid protests
Hundreds of riot police have moved into the area to ensure public order is maintained, Philippe said, amid fears other militant activists across France could arrive to reinforce their numbers. Philippe said the decision was an "impossible dilemma" because of the passions for and against the airport, but that his decision aimed to calm a volatile situation. [Full Article...]
Dead & Company announces July Boulder dates
Tickets for Dead & Company go on presale Monday and tickets officially go on sale January 26 at 10 am. "Jugglers tossed pins, rings and oranges, while pockets of dancers squirmed as if they were possessed by demons". In addition to Ticketmaster's Verified Fan program, there are presale opportunities for American Express Card members and Citi card members. Since forming in 2015, the band has ... [Full Article...]
Disney Preview: Marvel Studios' AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe , Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. "And now it's potentially finishing". One of the most worrisome words in there is "deadliest", throwing petrol on the flames of fans worrying that some beloved characters might m... [Full Article...]
New Zealand bat in final ODI; Amir rested
That brought Guptill and Taylor together, and while Pakistan managed to slow New Zealand's scoring, the pair were able to celebrate milestones. Opener Martin Guptill scored his 13 century in the 50-over format to help New Zealand register 15 runs victory in the fifth ODI to complete a series sweep over Pakistan in Wellington on Friday. [Full Article...]
Kotak Mahindra Bank third-quarter profit up 20 percent
Analysts on average had expected a profit of Rs 21.57 billion, Thomson Reuters data showed. Total income rose to Rs 24,450.44 crore during the December quarter, up 17.84 per cent from Rs 20,748.27 crore in the year-ago period. However, in absolute terms, gross NPA was Rs. 2,974 crore in December 2017, up from Rs. 2,720 crore in September and Rs. 1,005 crore as at end December 2016. [Full Article...]