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Peter Purves ‘shocked’ and ‘hurt’ by Crufts axe
The presenter said he was told Channel 4 is ‘refreshing’ its line-up.
Wole Soyinka Centre postpones award to Osinbajo in protest against Sowore’s rearrest
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) says it haVice President Yemi Osinbajo to protest the treatment of Omoyele Sowore,
Perth firm prepares to auction off record-breaking whisky ‘library’
A record-breaking whisky collection that goes under the hammer next year has been unveiled in Perthshire.
Nissan likely to be fined $22 million by Japan's markets watchdog
Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend soon that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co Ltd about 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) over false reporting on its financial statement, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday. Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Tokyo in November last year over allegations of financial misconduct, including understating his salary by around 9.1 billion yen ($84.71 million) over a period of nearly a decade and temporarily transferring pe
Vivo V17 with punch-hole display, 48MP quad cameras and SD675 debuts for Rs. 22,990 (~$32) in India - Gizmochina
Vivo V17 is the latest V-series phone to debut in India after the Vivo V17 Pro that had gone official in October. Priced at Rs. 22,990, the Vivo V17 smartphone comes with some exciting features like punch-hole display, quad rear cameras and a large-sized battery with fast charging support. Last month, the Vivo had launched …
American singer Katy Perry hits a raw nerve for insinuating K-Pop boyband BTS fans are children
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — American singer Katy Perry has rubbed fans of popular K-Pop boyband BTS the wrong way for insinuating that they were children. Perry reportedly made the remark at KIIS FM Jingle Ball music festival on Saturday, reported Korean pop culture site Allkpop. According to the...
Britain faces most history-shaping election since WWII
LONDON (AP) - Britain is facing the most testing and significant period in its modern history since World War II.
The Family Man 2: Samantha Akkineni Can’t Wait To Portray Her Work To The New Set Of Audience
Telugu star Samantha Akkineni, who makes her digital debut with Manoj Bajpayee's much-awaited web-series 'The Family Man 2', has said that she can't wait for a new set of audience to see her work thro
The Higgins Hotel New Orleans officially opens December 6
NEW ORLEANS - The National WWII Museum announced the official opening of its landmark hotel property The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton. Located in the blossoming Arts and Warehouse District in New Orleans, the Hotel features 230 rooms, four dining outlets - including the city’s newest rooftop bar - and 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space, all set with a tasteful Art Deco design. The Hotel is the first in the state of Louisiana to
Dazzling line-up revealed for Sunset Veranda
MAGIC, live music, comedians, cabaret and children’s theatre are coming to Scarborough as part of the 2020 Fringe World Festival.
Farage appeared with antisemitic pastor on US web radio show
Brexit party leader gave at least six long interviews to Rick Wiles on the TruNews network
He is suffering from memory lapses – Raila on Mudavadi’s new book
The book accuses Raila of playing tricks on NASA co-principals
New South Wales bushfires turn Sydney beach black with ash – video
Swimmer posts footage showing ash that has turned Balmoral beach sludgy and black
Reporter groped by runner on live TV speaks out: 'You violated, objectified and embarrassed me
Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.
Peter Purves ‘shocked’ and ‘hurt’ by Crufts axe
The presenter said he was told Channel 4 is ‘refreshing’ its line-up.
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Anufotogirl promoting Nigeria’s tourism potentials @ LABAF 2019
The first time I met Anufotogirl was at the just concluded Lagos Book and Arts Festival, LABAF, held at Freedom Park, Lagos. Anuoluwapo Adedeji, being her
Tassia collapse building death toll rises to 10 after 4 more bodies found
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9- The death toll from the building that collapsed in Tassia Estate in Embakasi Constituency has risen to 10 after more bodies were - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Scene-stealer: Tristram Kenton's best stage shots of 2019 – in pictures
From ballet to panto via reanimated corpses, here are some of our arts photographer’s finest photos of the past 12 months
TV guide: 18 of the best shows to watch this week
Up close with Ireland's street artists, plus playing with Gadafy, Trump’s mum, the Irish Rich List, and the uplifting life of an Irish undertaker
Dundee University research on tropical diseases to feature in National Museum of Scotland exhibition
Research from Dundee University features in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland exploring the role of academics in the fight to eliminate tropical diseases by tackling the parasites that cause them.
Fife man to stand trial accused of harassing women and handing them lewd drawings
A Newport man will stand trial accused of harassing women and giving them lewd drawings.
Simphiwe Dana show an all-black musical
All-black everything - and this isn't about rapper Jay-Z's celebratory line from the song Run This Town.
I'm A Celebrity's Jacqueline Jossa becomes the FIRST winner to cancel ALL live TV interviews amid reports husband Dan Osborne had a 'threesome' (so will this be the end of the road for the couple?)
l'm A Celeb's Jacqueline Jossa has become the first winner to EVER cancel live TV interviews after Chloe Ayling's claims she had a threesome with her husband in 2018.
Novel Montrose museum project sees pupils prepare for zombie apocalypse
A delve into the depths of history has helped secondary school pupils come up with the kit to survive in a post-apocalyptic Angus.
Henry Gabay and Mel Morris: What a new investment partnership will mean for Derby County
The club is in advanced talks with Henry Gabay, the co-founder and chairman of Duet Group, over an investment partnership, and a deal is expected to be completed this month
Will Algeria disrupt internet access as election day nears?
With protesters taking to social media to spread information about what is happening on the ground, the Algerian authorities repeatedly resorted to disrupting access to networks and social media platforms.
Middle East’s popular singing trio performs at DECC
Doha: Three of the Middle East’s most popular singers — Rahma Riad, Fahad Al Kubaisi, and Omar Al Abdallat — continued the Qatar Live series of concerts last night with a glittering performance at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) to hundreds of residents and visitors.
Chhapaak Trailer Out Tomorrow: Watch Out For Deepika Padukone's Gritty Portrayal Of An Acid-Attack Survivor
Deepika Padukone took to Instagram and announced the release date of the film’s trailer. Brace yourselves, the much-anticipated trailer will be out tomorrow!
Manateq awards QR1.5bn project to GWC
Manateq (Economic Zone Company-Qatar) announced yesterday at a press conference that it has awarded the Al Wukair Logistics Park development project to Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), Qatar’s leading logistics provider.
Teaser Dominated Those Two Trailers?
It is a bonanza of teasers and trailers for the Telugu cinema lovers as the holiday season is on and everybody is in some mood to get to watch really good entertainers and there three the films created their slots for the seasonal watch in audience expectations but one of them totally overpowered the other two with just a teaser according to social media buzz.
Aston Villa plotting transfer swoop on West Brom - reports
Aston Villa transfer news includes AVFC linked with Albion youngster
Magic Leap One developer slams the product – “An absolute nightmare.”
The Magic Leap One is not selling well, and now we know why. A Magic Leap developer has slated the product as unstable and "an absolute nightmare"
I Want That On A T-Shirt
Artists on Twitter say that their work is regularly stolen by armies of bots that generate t-shirts from popular designs—and they’ve got the receipts to prove it....
New Zealand volcano: Terrified tourists run for cover as eruption kills five
Dramatic footage shows panic on a tour boat where a man repeatedly yells "go inside" as a volcano on New Zealand's White Island erupts and sends a giant ash cloud billowing over the water
Britain faces most history-shaping election since WWII
LONDON (AP) - Britain is facing the most testing and significant period in its modern history since World War II.
A Question of Being and struggle for identity
With the opening of his new body of work at the new Temple Muse, Victoria Island, Lagos, Emeka Udemba has joined the teeming African creative
Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch
The question on many lips now is if chief executive Carrie Lam will reach out.
Watch: Dhoni sings classic Bollywood number at event to applause
In the video, Dhoni is seen singing the classic Bollywood number 'Main pal do pal ka shayar hoon' from the film 1976 film Kabhie Kabhie. The audience is heard clapping as the former Indian captain sings.
International Breweries opens N164b rights issue - The Nation Newspaper
International Breweries has opened application list for its N164 billion right issue, in a major recapitalisation that will see the Belgian core ...
Anil Kapoor Greets Hollywood Star Couple Catherine Zeta-Jones And Michael Douglas At An Event In New Delhi
A few days ago, Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones’ dance with Anil Kapoor on Om Shanti Om took the Internet by storm. Now, pictures from the event showing Anil Kapoor with the Hollywood star couple Catherine and Michael Douglas have surfaced, check it out!
New rival to Netflix launches offering free movies and TV
There are thousands of free movies and TV shows to watch
Virtuoso reveals the hottest hotel opening of 2020
NEW YORK - Global luxury travel network Virtuoso® is sharing its list of the most exciting properties around the world debuting over the next six months. From the eternally popular such as France and Mexico to the more exotic, including Japan and Botswana, these hotels and resorts are setting new standards in the ultra-competitive luxury space. On Virtuoso’s must-see list, historic icons meet sleek beach resorts while lodges nestled in nature complement city retreats. The common thread amongst them is
Reporter groped by runner on live TV speaks out: 'You violated, objectified and embarrassed me
Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.
Artist eats banana taped to wall in £100,000 installation
Gone in 60 seconds...
TSMC To Kick Off 5nm Mass Production Mid-2020; 3nm To Start In 2022
Earlier this year, TSMC announced that it had completed the fabrication process of its upcoming 5nm die lithography. Now, the Taiwan-based foundry recently announced that it is ready to go into mass production with its
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘pimp’ Ghislaine Maxwell 'plans to defend her friend Prince Andrew in a tell-all interview on US TV'
The British socialite (pictured with Epstein) accused of procuring young girls for the paedophile financier, wants to defend the Duke of York after his disastrous Newsnight interview.
Tesco leads FTSE 100 risers as it weighs up Asia sale
Shares in Tesco rose more than five per cent in early trading as investors welcomed reports that the company is exploring a sale of its Asian businesses.
A clarion call for today
Pavana Gowda shares what it takes to choose the right film and how she gives every film her best shot
2K launches new studio focused on the next BioShock
There’s no word yet on a release date.
The Morning Watch: ‘Joker’ Cinematography Explained, VFX Artists React to ‘Children of Men’ & More
In this edition, hear Joker cinematography explained by the man responsible for it, visual effects artists react to Children of Men, and more.
India, Australia review strategic ties in 2+2 secretarial talks
India and Australi deliberated on prevailing regional security concerns and explored ways for cooperation in field of defence industry and technology, said the Defence Ministry
Eamonn Holmes impresses fans with 'stunning' portrait for his 60th birthday
Fans of Eamonn Holmes were deeply impressed when the presenter shared snaps of a stunning portrait an artist painted for his 60th birthday.
Review: Mo Gilligan at the LoungeFest Xmas Special, Impossible
The Lounge wrapped up 2019 with their biggest show to date - and it certainly didn't disappoint
Kennedy Center Honors celebrates Sally Field, 'Sesame Street'
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors took place on Sunday in Washington, D.C., to celebrate Sesame Street, Sally Field, Earth, Wind & Fire, Linda Ronstadt and Michael Tilson Thomas.
Kenyans rule Martial Arts Championship in Mombasa
Kenya have emerged winners since the inaugural edition in 2013.
Temporarily banned film Blue Story shortlisted for Bafta
The gang drama is shortlisted along with nine other films in the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer category.
Jeff Dunham to play Birmingham show
Record-breaking, global comedy superstar Jeff Dunham will bring his new headline tour to Birmingham next year.
BREAKING New Zealand volcano: Fears for three Brits after eruption kills at least five
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Sesame Street receives Kennedy Center Honors to rare bipartisan cheer
Members of both parties could be seen applauding as show is recognized at America’s most prestigious performing arts awards
Temporarily banned film Blue Story shortlisted for Bafta
The gang drama is shortlisted along with nine other films in the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer category.
Just 100,000 People ‘Making Noise’ About Sowore’s Rearrest – Femi Adesina
The Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, says millions of Nigerians are not bothered about the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore, convener of Revolution Now.
Ulta Beauty: A Truly Beautiful Story For Investors
The company's financial performance was solid during the quarter, driven by new product management.Skincare and fragrance were particularly strong, in our view.With shares reacting well to the earning
St Helens Council won't reopen Sutton pool after closure of Parr Baths
Over a thousand people opposed the original closure of the site
Honda Refused To Reveal Stolen Accord's Location
Having your car stolen is one of the worst feelings in the world. The good news is that there are a lot of ...
20 Biggest Celebrity News Stories of the 2010s: Beyonce, Lindsay Lohan, Sandra Bullock and More
As the 2010s come to an end, ET is looking back on some of the biggest stories that captured the world’s attention.
A huge new theme park set to be the UK's answer to Disneyland is costing $4.6 billion to build, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Called The London Resort, it will be located in Kent which is just a 17 minute train ride from St Pancras, London. The site will cover 535 acres.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Emmerdale viewers confused as Arthur bullies Archie in front of Laurel and Jai
Laurel and Jai are oblivious to what Arthur's doing
Ozzy Osbourne offers $25,000 reward for the return of stolen Randy Rhoads gear
The late guitar legend's first guitar was amongst items stolen from the Musonia School of Music in North Hollywood
Why a journalist’s murder is shaking the Maltese government
The investigation into journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder inspired protests against Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, who will resign in January.
Is Fukrey 3 On The Cards? The Fun Banter Between Pulkit Samrat & Ritesh Sidhwani Confirms So!
Are you fans of Hunny, Choocha, Bholi Punjaban and Zafar from Fukrey? Then there's good news for you. The comedy franchise has been renewed for yet another instalment.The successful series had the f
Stefano DiMera is back! The most famous villain from 'Days of Our Lives' makes his return!
TV's most famous villain is making a return...
Bill Hader and Brad Pitt among Golden Globe Awards nominees
The three-hour telecast hosted by Ricky Gervais will air live on NBC at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5.
Talent gulf: Lack of depth in badminton women’s doubles worries Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy
Even though Indian badminton has scaled new heights in the last few years, not much has moved on the women’s doubles front.
Tata Altroz Review
The brand‘s new premium hatch brings a breath of fresh air to the segment and will make you rethink your decision to look elsewhere
Warning for new scam
The Penticton RCMP is warning the public about a new phone scam taking place within the South Okanagan.
New free-to-use streaming platform Plex to rival Netflix launches in the UK
Plex offers a range of movies and TV shows
Wole Soyinka withdraws Osinbajo award nomination over Sowore’s detention
THE Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) said it has withdrawn the presentation of award to the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo following the Department of States Services’ (DSS) invasion of the court and repression of freedom of speech...
Adorable pictures show bear teaching its young how to scratch its back
A photographer has captured remarkable images of a mother grizzly bear teaching its young cub how to scratch its back in Canada.
Facts About Harmanpreet Kaur, The First Indian Woman Cricketer to Play 100 T20 Matches
Harmanpreet Kaur was the the first woman for India to score a century in women's T20 and She was also awarded the Arjuna Award for Cricket.
The Witcher showrunner's original Netflix pitch had Ciri as the protagonist
Inspired by a book where she's hanging out in Camelot.
Russia, UN, Syria Rebuild Pagan Temple of Baal in Palmyra: Third Pre-Messiah Gateway
The site hosted many monumental projects including the Temple of Bel (or Ba’al). The temple was built on the site of a prior pagan temple dating back to the third millennium BCE.
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Reportedly Possible In Next Console Lifecycle
Come next year, Sony will officially be launching its next-generation PlayStation 5 (PS5) console, thus resetting the console generation once again. Recently though, the Japanese electronics corporation suggested that a "Pro" version of the PS5
Year of Return: "Joseph" movie premieres with the Late Obetsebi-Lamptey remembered
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Johnny Drille pulls stunning performance at sold-out Abuja show
Alternative music singer and songwriter, Johnny Drille pulled a heavyweight performance at his sold-out concert in Abuja on Sunday...
Birmingham Royal Ballet's Swan Lake to tour the UK in 2020
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s critically acclaimed Swan Lake, first created in 1981 by Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova, will tour the UK next year.
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet
Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014
‘Game Of Thrones,’ ‘Stranger Things’ & 15 More Of The Biggest TV Shows Of The Last Decade
From 'Game of Thrones' to 'Stranger Things,' these are the biggest TV shows of the decade.
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty autopilot behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it forcing the plane into an unstoppable nose-dive
Boeing is promising three fixes for the faulty autopilot system widely attributed as a cause of two deadly crashes by the 737 Max plane, CBS News reported Sunday.
First 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' Trailer Sees the Ecto-1 Back in Action
The film stars Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace and OG cast members Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson.
Cooperative Horror FPS ‘GTFO’ Launches Today on Steam Early Access
GTFO, the horror themed first-person shooter with an emphasis on cooperative action, debuts today on PC (Steam Early Access).
Jaguar upgrades I-Pace with increased range for free
Jaguar used data from the I-Pace eTrophy racing series to increase the production I-Pace's range potential.
Credit Unions Find Opportunity In Payments Disruption
CULedger discusses credit unions' opportunity in payments innovation by being "rail agnostic" and supporting digital identity, data exchange and value exchange.
Anthony Joshua to join list of sporting legends with waxwork at Madame Tussauds
Joshua will have one of the largest waxworks ever created located in the Sport zone of the London museum alongside new models of Muhammad Ali, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lewis Hamilton, among others
Criticism of Handke's Nobel Prize grows over denial of Bosnian war crimes
Ahead of the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony, condemnation grew Monday over the awarding of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature to Austrian writer Peter...
'Marriage Story' tops Golden Globe Award nominations with 6
NEW YORK — Noah Baumbach's divorce portrait “Marriage Story” leads the 77th Golden Globes with six nominations including best motion picture, drama.
Kanye West covers self in silver paint for opera
American rapper, Kanye West, on Sunday covered himself in silver paint for his opera performance, Mary, which he showed in Miami. The 42-year-old rapper was spotted wearing a baggy silver outfit...
Music review: RSNO, John Mauceri and Alan Cumming (narrator), Usher Hall, Edinburgh
It was The Nutcracker, all right, but not as anybody knew it. Except conductor John Mauceri, whose brainchild The Nutcracker and the Mouse King was, and who conducted the world premiere performance with the RSNO and one Alan Cumming as narrator.
IDF Young leader launches Diabetes campaign
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Voice search is changing the way we access news – here's why that matters
With broadcasters partnering with voice assistants, is voice search changing our news habits for the better?
'The Morning Show' earns three Golden Globe nominations for Apple TV+ [u]
The Apple TV+ drama series about an early morning TV news show has been nominated for best television drama series and has two nods for best actress. It's the first Apple TV+ show to gain award nominations.
Singer, Ric Hassani hits over 8m streams on Spotify in 2019
Nigerian alternative Afropop singer, Ric Hassani has garnered more than eight million streams for his music on Spotify in 2019.News...
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Apple’s ‘The Morning Show’ gets nominated for multiple Golden Globes awards, including best TV series
The Golden Globes are today announcing their nominations and it turns out Apple has a chance to make a splash this awards season with The Morning Show. Apple’s flagship original show received multiple nominations across a couple of categories, most significantly as a candidate for best TV series drama. Stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon […]
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Netflix's 'Marriage Story' Leads Golden Globe Nominations With 6
Other films that will compete in the best drama category are war drama '1917,' comic book villain film 'Joker,' 'The Irishman' and papal story 'Two Popes'
Pamela Fiori on Her New Book, How Journalism Has Changed and the Hearst Union
Pamela Fiori, former editor in chief of Town & Country has penned a new tome charting the rise and fall of Holiday magazine.
Temporarily banned film Blue Story nominated for Bafta
The gang drama is up against nine other films in the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer category.
Golden Globes Nominations 2020: ‘Joker,’ ‘Irishman’ for Best Picture, ‘Succession,’ and More
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association makes its picks for the best film and television series of 2019.
Man is arrested after scrawling 'Epstein didn't kill himself' in red lipstick on empty wall where $120,000 duct-taped banana exhibit was displayed at Miami's Art Basel
Roderick Webber, 46, from Massachusetts, wrote on the same wall where a performance artist grabbed and ate a $120,000 banana at Miami's Art Basel: 'Epstien (sic) didn't kill himself.'
The Book of Mormon is coming to Nottingham - venue, dates, times and ticket prices revealed
It has sold out every one of its 2,829 performances to date in London
Betway to sponsor SJAK tourney
The tournament is open to all journalists.
Freweini of Ethiopia named CNN Hero
Freweini Mebrahtu of Ethiopia is named the 2019 CNN Hero of the Year for helping girls stay in schools providing reusable menstrual pads.
Aivali: A Story of Greeks and Turks in 1922 by Soloup review – a moving graphic novel
The traumas of the Turks and Greeks forced to flee their homes a century ago are drawn with moving simplicity and speak clearly to today’s refugee crisis
LA film critics name Parasite year’s best film
The critics group convened Sunday in Los Angeles and announced their awards on Twitter, a few days after their New York counterparts chose The Irishman as their best film of 2019. The LA critics selected Martin Scorsese’s mafia epic as their runner-up.
These Stunning Clicks Of Kajal Aggarwal Are A Treat For Her Fans
Here is some sweet news for Kajal Aggarwal fans. In an exciting development, a couple of clicks from the Mersal star’s Goa vacation are going viral for all the right reasons. In them, she seen having a blast and living life to the fullest.
SalamAir announces direct flight to Thailand
New route will operate three times a week
Review: 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 3': All about Marvelous Ms Brosnahan
"The Marvelous Mrs Maisel 3"; Cast: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Pollak; Direction: Amy Sherman-Palladino; Rating: *** (three stars)
The Elder Scrolls: Legends has played its final hand
In a post on Legends’ official subreddit, Bethesda has confirmed it will stop rolling out new content releases for its strategy card game.
Four suspects pray High Court for their freedom
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Take that, Elvis! Robbie equals UK album chart record
Robbie Williams equalled Elvis Presley's record for the most UK number one albums by a solo artist, with his new collection of festive songs.
Shah Rukh Khan speaks about the impact of the #MeToo movement
The film industry has continued to render its support to the Me Too Movement ever since it started over a year ago. While the movement has been around longer, it impacted the Indian film industry only a while back. Talking about how the West influenced victims to speak up, superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared his thoughts over the movement and its impact. He said, “It started from there… in the West and it gave voice to women to come out and talk about something that may have happened some years back… It gave them enough support to come out with their stories.”
The UK’s First Ever Yorkshire Pudding Festival Launches Next Year
The ‘first ever’ Yorkshire pudding festival is coming to the UK, and you don’t even need to pay anything for the privilege
Inside the Archive of Often Overlooked Street Photographer Shirley Baker
A new book, edited by Lou Stoppard and published by MACK, uncovers the extraordinary and extensive legacy of one of Britain’s most prolific street photographers, Shirley Baker
'You can cut the atmosphere with a knife!' This Morning viewers accuse Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield of acting 'awkward' as they appear on TV for the first time amid feud claims
This Morning viewers have suggested hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby seemed 'awkward' as they appeared on TV for the first time amid feud claims.
Kanye West Arrives At His Opera Dressed As What I Can Only Assume Is A Fkn Weather Balloon
Kanye West is currently in Miami ahead of the debut of his second opera 'Mary', but nobody is quite sure why he's dressed in head-to-toe silver.
TV reporter smacked on bottom during live broadcast: ‘You violated, objectified and embarrassed me’
A TV reporter said she was left “violated” and “embarrassed” after being smacked on the bottom during a live broadcast. Alex Bozarjian, of WSAV News, was reporting roadside from a 10km race in
‘Don’t act as if you’re all alone’: 2019 Nobel Prize for Literature winner Peter Handke’s lecture
The full text of the Nobel lecture given by the winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize for Literature, in English translation.
Amazon Prime Video Reveals Characters From Its Upcoming Original Series Hostel Daze
After Mirzapur and Made In Heaven's success, Amazon Prime Video is coming up with new series titled as 'Hostel Daze'. They have just released the trailer and it's garnering praises from all around. Th
Story to be told
Teenager Sonia Srinivasa’s autobiography on living with albinism is being made into a film
Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Patoranking failed to perform at Cardi B’s concert
Cardi B has finally left the shores of Ghana but news about her concert keeps coming every second. According to what we gathered, some top art
Dan Osborne issues Instagram statement after Jacqueline Jossa wins I'm A Celebrity amid controversy
The former EastEnders actress triumphed over Coronation Street's Andy Whyment and radio DJ Roman Kemp
Margazhi Kutcheri Season 2019: Top artists to perform at The Music Academy
Here is a list of A-listers who will be performing at The Music Academy this Margazhi season.
Bobby Duncan agent Saif Rubie banned and fined by FA after Twitter posts
Rubie launched an astonishing attack on Liverpool as Bobby Duncan left the club in the summer
Big Hit Entertainment denies 'News Room's claim that BTS sought legal advice regarding profit dispute
BTS is reportedly seeking legal advice against their agency Big Hit Entertainment.According to the December 9 broadcast of JTBC's news program 'News R…
'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe says he feels 'really terrible' for Meghan Markle because of the scrutiny she faces, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Radcliffe said the media attention he faced while filming "Harry Potter" is just a fraction of what Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are going through.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
2019 Winter Meetings Live Blog: Bids on Cole expected to exceed $300M
Follow along here for the latest news and rumours from the MLB Winter Meetings, including updates from Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, who are reporting on the scene at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego…
Meet Emily Dickinson, Apple TV+’s Complicated Heroine
In a new video posted over the weekend, 'Dickinson' showrunner Alena Smith, and star Hailee Steinfield let us meet Emily a little bit more.
Duct-Taped Banana ‘Art’ Vandalized With ‘Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself’ Sign
The infamous art installation which featured a banana duct-taped to a wall has been vandalized with the words ‘Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself.’
Pianist Panos Karan launched Musee Musical Foundation’s Chennai Youth Sinfonietta
Panos Karan believes that music can make the world a better place
Mamangam actor Prachi Tehlan: Mammootty suggested me to watch The Crown
Television actor Prachi Tehlan is all set to make her Malayalam debut with Mammootty starrer Mamangam. The film releases on December 12.
Sharjah to host fringe festival next month
The huge event will run from January 16 until February 1, 2020
The anti-lit fest
Almost Island Dialogues presents their annual literary event of readings and conversations among Indian writers and writers from abroad
PA Villagers Enraged: Jews Bought Parcels in Arab Development Project
Abu Samra uploaded an ad in Hebrew announcing "A golden opportunity to buy land in Judea and Samaria!" above a map of the land plots available for purchasing from the Arab project.
Bigg Boss 13: Asim Riaz's Brother Umar Mocks Sidharth Shukla-Paras, Says One Is Sexist And One Is Violent
Bigg Boss 13’s housemate Asim Riaz’s brother Umar Riaz, has become known among social media users. The housemate’s brother, taking to his Twitter handle expressed what would happen if he is ever locked in a room with Sidharth Shukla, who is violent and Paras Chhabra, who disrespects woman? And the hypothetical solution is hilarious
OnePlus finally ditches its terrible TV remote for a new design
In September, weeks before launching its first TV, OnePlus‘ CEO Pete Lau tweeted the picture of its remote. The design confused the hell out of me. It had volume buttons on the side like a smartphone, and no mute button.
Georgia jogger seen slapping TV reporter’s butt on-air banned from races
A male jogger who appeared to smack a female television reporter’s butt as she was covering a race in Georgia Saturday has now been banned from all of the organizer’s future events, officials say.
Fervour marks Chakra Theertha Mukkoti at Tirumala
Priests trek to Chakra Theertham amid thick Tirumala forests
"Very tasty!": Artist eats $120,000 banana at Art Base
A Georgian-born American performance artist ate a piece of artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan on exhibition at Perrotin stand in Art Basel in Miami Beach on Saturday (December 7).
In Nobel speech, Japanese winner Akira Yoshino says lithium-ion batteries will play key role in achieving sustainable society
Yoshino underscores that the development of the batteries can be linked with that of AI, the “internet of things” and next-generation wireless networks.
Kaytranada Shares "10%" With Kali Uchis, Announces New Album Out Friday
His sophomore album, 'BUBBA', arrives this Friday! Montreal producer, Kaytranada, has one of the most distinct sounds in music: rubber-thick basslines, sun-soaked synths and perfectly-placed percussion. The attempts of countless people to mimic his blueprint sent him down paths of reinvention, provi...
Phoebe Waller-Bridge: I was not hired for Bond because of my gender
Fleabag creator says she was never told 007 script role was to help with female characters
New Aston Martin DBX: pricing for South Africa confirmed…
Aston Martin South Africa has confirmed its new DBX will be priced from R3,6-million when it launches locally early in 2020.
'Star Trek' and 'Benson' actor Rene Auberjonois dead at 79
Rene Auberjonois, known for his roles in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Benson" and his part as Father Mulcahy in the 1970s film "M.A.S.H." has died at age 79.
Alan Parsons announces Turn Of A Friendly Card 40th anniversary tour
Alan Parsons has announced a string of European dates, with more show to be added
Canopy Growth names veteran Constellation executive David Klein as new CEO
SMITH FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. has named a veteran Constellation Brands executive as its new chief executive.
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Letters to the editor — Bridger, Leis
Tesla House Concept Looks Sleek, Shows "Puzzle" Garage
While the debate on the design of the Tesla Cybertruck continues to keep the Internet on its toes, the Palo Alto automaker is enjoying extra exposure. For instance, Tesla's philosophy is now being applied to various fields where the company is not active, with these efforts coming from independent artists who render dreams such as the Tesla House we have here.
M2 Is Bringing Toaplan's Back Catalogue To Modern Consoles
Arcade lovers, rejoice!
BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts
The online media business is already more than two months late and risks fines unless it files its 2018 financial information soon.
Official portrait of former premier Kathleen Wynne to be unveiled
The official portrait of Ontario's first female premier is set to be unveiled at the legislature later today.
Wishu, the app that lets businesses book creative freelancers on demand, launches in the UK with €535K raised
London-based Wishu, the marketplace for creative freelancers, has today announced the launch of its app across the UK. Wishu (founded in 2019) is the world’s first social marketplace app that allows creative freelancers and businesses to negotiate, book and pay for services within the app. Wishu lanches with a total investment of €535K, and a host of major players already on board: Y-Combinator, TechStars, and Momo.
'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Reacts to Golden Globe Nom: "I'm the Loner Throner"
The Hollywood Reporter speaks with the erstwhile Jon Snow about representing the HBO drama: "This feels full circle."
Watch Ehd e Wafa Episode 12 online by Hum TV
Watch Ehd e Wafa Episode 12 online Another addition to the hit dramas of the year 2019 is Ehd-e-Wafa which is not a romance-tale but covers the remarkable journey of four friends. The drama is ISPR sponsored production and its theme is about how the four fellows strive to make their lives. The main characters of the drama include Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Wahaj Ali and Ahmed Ali Akbar. Ehd-e-Wafa has been written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Saife Hassan. This serial is being on-aired on Hum TV every Sunday at 08:00 pm. You can also watch it on PTV Home and YouTube.
Paul Reubens going on ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure’ 35th Anniversary tour
Classic '80s comedy Pee-Wee's Big Adventure turns 35 in 2020 and to celebrate, Pee-Wee creator/alter-ego Paul Reubens will be taking the movie on cross-country road trip where he'll show the movie, tell stories about it, and answer audience questions...
Cardinal Tagle gets new Vatican post
Pope Francis has named Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle as the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Cardi B lits up the stage at her concert in Ghana with stunning performance
Cardi B performance Ghana To end her show, Cardi gave away her beautiful wig by throwing it into the crowd who struggled for it
Vijay-Shankar Movie On Cards? Director Opens Up
A film from Vijay-Shankar combo is definitely on cards and the director recently opened up regarding such a possible project
Column: From ‘Sabre Dance’ to ‘We're Gonna Win That Cup’, music elevates Sabres fans' experience
Music has been used to dramatic effect from the team’s beginnings, when an excerpt from composer Aram Khachaturian’s 1942 ballet “Gaya
Singapore's Tamil community over 2,000-year old: Book
The Tamil community has been present in South East Asia and Singapore for more than 2,000 years, according to a new book which explores the lesser-known aspects of Tamil history and heritage.
5 Steps to Perfecting Social Media, According to an Early Employee of Twitter
Here's exactly how to stand out on social media.
Chucklefish Apologises for "Insensitive" Wargroove Casting Choices
Backlash came over casting for upcoming DLC characters.
Scottish war artist Peter Howson unveils new work to commemorate massacre in Bosnia
The Scottish artist Peter Howson, who is best known for his haunting images of the war in Bosnia, has created a new work depicting a mass genocide which claimed the lives of more than 8000 men and boys.
‘The Ferrante Effect’: In Italy, Women Writers Are Ascendant
“My Brilliant Friend” and Elena Ferrante’s other best-selling books are inspiring female novelists and shaking up the country’s male-dominated literary establishment.
Dramatic footage captured of an Audi Q7 crashing into a van in Preesall
A dramatic crash in Preesall has been captured on a dash camera
Reader’s comment: Pakistan’s movement to revive Punjabi culture faces no viable threat
The writer responds.
Kanye West covers entire body in silver for new opera, 'Mary'
Kanye West debuted the new original opera Mary at the Miami Marine Stadium.
This was supposed to be the climate crisis election. So what happened?
With the Tories obsessed with Brexit, the issue hasn’t gained traction in the media, says London-based writer Stephen Buranyi
Overnights: Sony TV leads on Sunday with ITA Awards & ‘Indian Idol 11’
Sony Entertainment Television trounced competition on Sunday with its coverage of the Indian Television Academy Awards, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsiaLive.com. The 19th ITA Awards were watched by 45,800 viewers at 21:00. Earlier, ‘Indian Idol 11’ pulled in 58,100 viewers. Sony TV was on top with a share of 0.16%, followed by Star […]
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Prototype Strips 2 Days Before Official Reveal
A little over six years have passed since the original Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) was unveiled as the smallest crossover in the Mercedes-Benz lineup and its replacement's reveal is just around the corner.
Richard Thompson touring, playing “All Requests” shows in NYC
Richard Thompson's tour includes a couple of ”All Requests Live!” shows at NYC's Symphony Space on Friday February 7 and Saturday February 8, 2020, where he'll eschew a setlist in favor of spontaneity, letting the audience decide what he plays in real time by drawing requests onstage.
Cooper Energy poised to get its Sole, Downer leaves site
Cooper Energy is close to unlocking gas from its Sole project in south-eastern Victoria.
Ramaphosa Pledges Tough Love for Ailing South African Firms
(Bloomberg) -- Sign up to our Next Africa newsletter and follow Bloomberg Africa on TwitterPresident Cyril Ramaphosa said he’s ready to make tough decisions about the future of South Africa’s struggling state-owned companies, after placing the national airline into bankruptcy protection last week.“Business
Wole Soyinka Centre postpones honour for Osinbajo over Sowore
Chima Azubuike, Gombe The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism has postponed the presentation of the award to Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. According to a statement signed by Mot...
Will govt seek a middle path via an independent review panel?
Six months after the launch of the extradition bill-related protest movement, Hong Kong continues to grapple with large-scale street demonstrations and elevated public anger toward the establishment. Although there have been mounting calls within society for an independent commission of inquiry (COI) into all the recent events, the government has continued to dig in its…
U.S. Dollar Czar: “No Need” for Fed Issuing Digital Dollar in Next 5 Years
In recent weeks, there has been growing talk among influential U.S. figures concerning the prospects of "digitizing" the dollar via blockchain technology.
BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts
The online media business is already more than two months late and risks fines unless it files its 2018 financial information soon.
Brockhampton to play Birmingham show
American rap collective Brockhampton will bring their European tour to Birmingham next year.
Fleabag creator ‘totally obsessed’ by new film project
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has written the screen adaptation of Killing Eve, Fleabag and the forthcoming Bond movie.
Peter Sarsgaard Has Been Cast in The Batman in an Unknown Role
Though fans have a guess… or two.
Self-driving Ethiopia PM grants 'crisp interview' ahead of Nobel ceremony
The interview was on the streets of Addis Ababa with the Prime Minister seated behind the wheel of a car with a fellow passenger and the journalist posing questions from outside.
10 CLSA India employees may join Jefferies: ET NOW
CLSA analysts Mahesh Nandurkar and Ashish Agrawal are among those employees who are making the switch.
France: Steven Clerima steps down as Head of Delegation
Eurovision news: The French Head of Delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest, Steven Clerima will be leaving his post after working for four years with the Frech ESC
Nagarjuna, Chiranjeevi, S S Rajamouli support the fifth Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop
Telugu cinema bigwigs show keen interest in the workshop, which is currently underway in Hyderabad
Sri Lanka’s state broadcaster to air ‘Matir Projar Deshe’ on Dec 15
Sri Lanka’s state-owned Independent Television Network or ITN will broadcast a Bangladeshi film, ‘Matir Projar Deshe’.
'Marriage Story' leads Golden Globe nominations
A Netflix wave swept over the 77th Golden Globe nominations, where the streaming company dominated with 34 total nominations, including four films up for best picture and four series nominated for the top television awards.
Winners of the Digital Sky Challenge announced
BRUSSELS - The winners of the aviation challenge themed as Digital Sky Challenge1 were announced at the awards ceremony as part of the SESAR Innovation Days2 on 4 December in Athens. Jointly organised by the SESAR JU and ACI Europe and hosted by Athens International Airport, the Digital Sky Challenge took place on 2-4 December in a dedicated airside facility of the airport. The event brought together 52 young tech-talents from 11 European countries competing in 12 teams to create breakthrough
Peter Kay 'in talks with BBC bosses on new project' after long break from showbiz
Peter Kay is reportedly in talks with the BBC about a new project following his extended break from our screens
Be a freewheeler! It's 50 years since Easy Rider, but the route the characters rode, from LA to New Orleans, still offers a unique insight into the soul of America
Easy Rider turned actors Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper into the coolest superstars on the planet in 1969. Jeremy Taylor hops on a Harley and rides the road their characters took - the epic Route 66.
'We know that 23 people have been rescued,' says local journalist
More fatalities are likely according to authorities.
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Tullow Oil plunged after the CEO and the exploration director suddenly quit. The company also halted its dividend and reduced its production guidance.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Remembering Juice WRLD's Art Of Freestyling
Rest in peace to one of the game's great freestylers. Yesterday morning, the loss of Jarad Anthony Higgins, known to millions of fans as Juice WRLD, sent a ripple effect through the community. Fellow artists and listeners alike penned eulogies and homages, highlighting the impact of his creativity a...
Rennie's social media polling figures released by Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia has played down one of its most tumultuous years, preferring to laud the fact that its social media followers approved of the new coach.
Vivo V17 with 6.44-inch hole-punch display, quad cameras launched in India for ₹22,990 ($323)
Nearly three months after the launch of the V17 Pro, Vivo has now launched yet another impressive V-series smartphone for the Indian market.
Partial list of the Golden Globe nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nominations for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards:
In Pictures: Rei Kawakubo’s Sublime Costumes for Orlando, the Opera
The final act of Rei Kawakubo’s Orlando-themed trilogy from Comme des Garçons – costumes for the Olga Neuwirth-composed opera based on Virginia Woolf’s 1928 novel – debuted last night
Swedish #MeToo activist told to pay damages to man she accused of rape
A Swedish journalist has been ordered to pay thousands of kronor in damages to a man she claimed raped her, in a series of social media posts that got the #MeToo movement under way in Sweden.
Mark Howard reflects on the recent jumping action
Top Racing TV analyst Mark Howard reflects on the weekend action and still harbours one doubt over Defi Du Seuil's Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase credentials.
Massive line-up confirmed for Abu Dhabi’s first Ultra Music Festival
Eric Prydz, Major Lazer, DJ Snake and more are coming to the capital
Nokia is getting ready to launch its first ever Smart TV
Style and smarts
Banksy installs new art piece in Birmingham highlighting homelessness
Legendary artist Banksy has installed a new art piece in Birmingham to highlight the growing homelessness problem in the UK.
Sonko remanded until Wednesday to await bail ruling
and JOOSEPH MURAYA NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and his co-accused persons were on Monday sent to remand prison after facing - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
You are what you watch: How media consumption is driving impeachment divisions
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
W Series sees growing sponsor interest in women's sport
LONDON (Reuters) - The all-female W Series, which announced its first major sponsor at the weekend, is talking to several global brands amid increased interest in women’s sport at boardroom level, according to chief executive Catherine Bond Muir.
Cyclist creates festive art by riding reindeer route
Anthony Hoyte cycled nearly 80 miles to trace out the route on the streets of London.
Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones wish Kirk Douglas a happy 103rd birthday
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are celebrating Kirk Douglas' 103rd birthday.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is making a new film, and other things we learned from her talk at the Southbank Centre
‘Fleabag’ is pretty hot right now, and the hottest ticket in town last night was Phoebe Waller-Bridge discussing the series at the Southbank Centre. In conversa
Starwood Property Trust: The Election Means Everything
Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Property is a professionally managed company and a consistent dividend payer.Of late, the stock has been hit by news of its regional malls not doing well and the possibilit
Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne tipped to land their own reality TV show
The star took home the crown as the winner of I'm A Celeb
Crowe, Blanchett, Kidman score Golden Globe nods
Crowe, who has not had a major Hollywood awards nod for more than a decade, was nominated for portraying controversial Fox News boss Roger Ailes in The Loudest Voice.
Miranda Lambert, Brendan McLoughlin enjoy romantic Maui vacation
Miranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin soaked up the sun in Maui this weekend.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife – first trailer for new supernatural comedy with Bill Murray
Long-awaited fourth instalment of the much-loved comedy, which is due to bring back stars of the original 1984 hit for cameo appearances
Korean film 'Parasite' receives nominations for 'Best Foreign Motion Picture,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Screenplay' Golden Globe awards
2019's hit Korean film 'Parasite' has received three major film nominations!On December 9 KST, the nominees for the the 77th 'Golden Globe Awards' wer…
160 Arab cars vandalized in Jerusalem
Cars in Arab neighborhood of Shuafat in Jerusalem vandalized with anti-Arab slogans, have their tires slashed.
Ga West Assembly assesses damages of windstorm
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Golden snubs and surprises, including little 'Cats' love
NEW YORK (AP) - Some Golden Globe nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were happy shocks, like Awkwafina nabbing a best actress nomination for musical or comedy. Other notable snubs and surprises:
Shovel Knight: King Of Cards Review (Switch eShop)
The closing chapter of five years of shovelry
Monopolies don't just threaten the future of America — they change how we watch TV, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "If you want a vision of the future of show business, imagine Mickey Mouse's giant yellow shoe stamping on a human face — forever.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Cyclist creates festive art by riding reindeer route
Anthony Hoyte cycled nearly 80 miles to trace out the route on the streets of London.
OnePlus TV gets Netflix app and new improved remote controller
OnePlus marked its entry into the TV market this September with a pair of TV sets, one of which had a fancy motorized soundbar retracting from its bottom.
Encounter no solution to sexual assaults on women: Katti Padma Rao
Culture of respecting women should be nurtured: Dalit leader
Don't make fun of the $120,000 banana – it's in on the joke
A banana stuck on a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan has been widely mocked. But it was always making fun of the art market
Bombshell review – Fox News abuse drama pulls its hardest punches
Roger Ailes’ victims fight back in a film where the odious media mogul looms large … before Rupert Murdoch saves the day
Bakkt Launches The First CFTC-Regulated Option on Bitcoin And Cash-Settled Futures
Bakkt, the Bitcoin Futures trading platform of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has just announced that it's rolling out cash-settled Bitcoin futures
Bombshell review: Nicole Kidman's all-star Fox News harassment drama flirts with danger
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Cyclist creates festive art by riding reindeer route
Anthony Hoyte cycled nearly 80 miles to trace out the route on the streets of London.
Boris Johnson criticised after pocketing reporter’s phone
ITV journalist Joe Pike tried to show PM photograph of child lying on coats in hospital
Alia Bhatt left frightened after Dad Mahesh Bhatt snaps at reporter, mother Soni Razdan cringes and sister Shaheen’s desperate ‘Papa’ plea falls on deaf ears
Alia Bhatt was left frightened after Dad Mahesh Bhatt snapped at reporter leaving her mother Soni Razdan to cringe as sister Shaheen's desperate 'Papa' plea fell on deaf ears
The History of Uncut Gems’ Bedazzled Furby
The history of Uncut Gems’s bedazzled Furby: Here’s how the unlikely mascot of Adam Sandler’s new movie, written and directed by the Safdie Brothers, came to be.
Starting Strong: Young Farmers Survive on Solid Roots and Innovation
5 young farmers tell their stories of how they are building a solid foundation and a bright future on the farm.
Agent of ex-Liverpool forward Bobby Duncan banned and fined £10,000 for social media posts
Agent Saif Rubie made the headlines earlier this year with comments made on social media and the FA has now suspended him for six weeks.
‘Bombshell’ review: Megyn Kelly movie lacks power
Is this the longest “Saturday Night Live” cold open ever? No, it’s “Bombshell,” a hammy new film based on the ouster of Fox News head honcho Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. The
Watchmen Recreates an Iconic Comic Moment, With a New Twist
In the latest episode of Watchmen, the HBO series recreates an iconic moment from the original comic book with an updated twist.
Ananya Panday: “I Would Rather Sit At Home & Do Nothing Than Do Something That I Don’t Believe In”
Though Ananya Panday may be just one film old, her second release, Pati Patni Aur Woh has been winning her accolades ever since the film hits the theatres. The film features Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pedne
Tata Steel asks LGBTQ+ employees to declare partners, avail HR benefits
With its vision to provide equal opportunity to the employees, it has been an endeavour of the company to create an enabling workforce for all diverse groups, respecting and embracing the differences in the individuals, the steel maker said in a statement.
Watch: First trailer for anticipated sequel 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' set in Oklahoma, features lots of callbacks and Tulsa native Tracy Letts
Most of the original cast have committed to returning as their beloved characters, although it’s not clear exactly what their part will be in the new story.
BSVI Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 launched in India for Rs 1.45 lakh - Gets a drop in power figures
Along with the cleaner running engine, the R15 V3 now gets features such an engine-kill as it senses the kickstand has been lowered. And dual-horn will be a standard offering.
Ethiopia's internet shutdowns, hate speech bill worries U.N. expert
Ethiopia has shut down the internet nine times in 2019, mostly during national exams and public protests, he said.
Do you dare look upon this horse-wolfpack hybrid?
I haven’t read the later books in the Southern Reach series, but I imagine if the phenomena had eventually extended past the swamp to interact with horses and wolves the result would have loo…
Incredible picture shows lion cub letting out its first roar
A wildlife photographer has captured the moment a lion cub bellowed its first roar, reminiscent of a famous scene in the Disney movie "The Lion King."
'Read the First Amendment': Bloomberg criticized for attacking own reporters about 2020 coverage rules
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg faced criticism over the weekend for comments he made about reporters at his own news publication, Bloomberg News.
Stolen ECHO newspaper and plaque on Eleanor Rigby statue to be restored
Parts of the iconic statue were stolen in October
“Take advantage of opportunities in God’s house”- Bishop
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Bigg Boss 13 Day 64 - Will Madhurima And Vishal Give A Second Chance To Their Broken Relationship?
Bigg Boss 13 - Post the entry of season 11’s mastermind Vikash Gupta, housemates are trying to bond to him. Vikash reveals to Sidharth and Shehnaz that their friendship is adored by viewers and the hashtag given to them is ‘Sidnaz’.
I Wanna Be Yours review – a love story with heady chemistry
Ragevan Vasan and Emily Stott star as a couple pulled apart by their backgrounds in this play by slam poet Zia Ahmed
Buy/Drive/Burn: Japanese Two-doors for a New Century
Last time on Buy/Drive/Burn, we took a look at three two-door mid-market offerings from American brands for the 2001 model year. Most people hated such a Sophie's choice. Perhaps things will be a bit better today when we cover the same market segment with offerings from Japan.
BREAKING Lucky UK EuroMillions winner still not claimed whopping £40m jackpot
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
Book prize judge alleges co-jurors did not finish reading shortlist
Lesley McDowell was one of five judges for the Saltire Scottish fiction book of the year, but claims gender bias slanted decision against Lucy Ellmann
Video: Priceless Jurgen Klopp reaction as reporter’s phone rings during Liverpool press conference
As you would expect from the ever-jovial Reds boss...
New studio flats to be built in Bolton town centre
Nine new apartments will be built at the site of an empty warehouse
Banksy installs new art piece in Birmingham highlighting homelessness
Legendary artist Banksy has installed a new art piece in Birmingham to highlight the growing homelessness problem in the UK.
‘Marriage Story’ tops 77th Golden Globe Award nominations with 6
Netflix dominated Monday’s nominations with four films vying for best film in the drama and comedy or musical categories. Netflix led all companies with 17 total nominations.
Blackout: BVB’s All Black Kit Causes Social Media Frenzy
Borussia Dortmund sent shockwaves through the footballing fraternity when they debuted their 110th anniversary ‘Blackout kit’
EQC funds $1 million of research to reduce disaster risk
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Deiga appeals for rehabilitation of Peki Hospital
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History of Diving Museum
A unique collection of diving equipment spanning antiquity to the present day.
One Million Tiny Plays About Britain review – a nation speaks
Craig Taylor’s jumble of micro-playlets – some just a few seconds long – coalesce into a layered, comic, moving portrait of everyday life in the UK
MOBI to Develop Mobility Payments Network for Machine-to-Machine Transactions Based on Blockchain
MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, is exploring blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely accessible. According to reports from Bloomberg on December 8, the non-profit organization is developing a blockchain-based payment network that allows for machine-to-machine transactions.
Marriage Story: whose fault is it anyway? Discuss the film with spoilers
Noah Baumbach’s divorce comedy has hit Netflix, polarising viewers into those who back Adam Driver’s Charlie and those who support Scarlett Johansson’s Nicole
What is X Factor The Band and how will it work? Simon Cowell launches new talent search on ITV
X Factor: The Band starts on ITV on Monday night with Simon Cowell at the helm of the new talent search
Primitive Mornings: Science and natural history through contemporary art
Art and science look very much like two different realms, but Filippo Sciascia harmonizes the two in his latest solo exhibition.
Nolte: 7,700 Media Jobs Slashed This Year
Almost 7,700 people lost their media jobs this year, which is more than the 5000 who lost their between 2014 - 2017.
Toronto Film Critics Association names Parasite the year's best movie
The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open, Antigone and Firecrackers are nominated for the best Canadian film prize
Ho Catholic Diocese marks end-of-year Grotto pilgrimage
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'Youth minister' slaps reporter's bum while running race leaving her 'violated'
A participant slapped WSAV reporter Alex Bozarjian on her bum while she was reporting on the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run - now he's been banned from future events
YouTube Supercuts Were All Queer Kids Had Until The L Word
The L Word was a groundbreaking show because it was the first time a show centered almost entirely around LGBTQ folks. Before that, the best option was YouTube supercuts about queer characters. The L Word: Generation Q reboot comes out this week.
‘To the man who smacked my butt on live TV’: Woman reporter calls out runner
A reporter from WSAV was speaking to the camera at the Savannah Bridge Run when a male participant groped her on live television.
Monopolies don't just threaten the future of America — they change how we watch TV
"If you want a vision of the future of show business, imagine Mickey Mouse's giant yellow shoe stamping on a human face — forever."
Sowore: Wole Soyinka Centre postpones award to Osinbajo
Following the rearrest and continuous detention of Omoyele Sowore, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ)
Arnab Goswami Vs Lutyens Media: India’s Largest News Media Association Elects Republic TV Chief As President
Republic TV’s editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami has been elected as the president of News Broadcasters Federation (NBF)‘s governing board, The Hindu has reported.
Disabled freighter loaded with ammonium nitrate in English Channel
Dec 3: KARKLOE, IMO 9518995, dwt 5400, English Channel S of Falmouth, NUC since early Dec 3, from Brunsbuettel to Nouadhibou, Mauritania, ETA Dec 12. Dec 5 Update: According to Lloyd, the ship suff…
Chris Cornell’s Widow Is Suing Soundgarden
Vicky Cornell sued Soundgarden over unreleased songs by her late husband Chris Cornell in December 2019.
Rising US rap artist Juice WRLD dies at 21
Chicago-born rapper Juice WRLD, one of a wave of young artists who earned attention on streaming platforms before breaking out as chart-toppers and social media celebrities, died Sunday at the age of 21, according to local authorities.
First Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer kicks off a mystery tied to the original movie
Who you gonna call?
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will perform 2 shows at Tampa’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in 2020
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will be performing two standup shows at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa in 2020.
Kosovo, Albania to boycott Nobel Literature award ceremony
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo and Albania say they will boycott the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony Tuesday to protest the award being given to Austrian writer Peter Handke who both countries link to the war in the former Yugoslavia.
Local developer deploys machine learning to accounting tool
Syncrony Digital wants to develop a machine learning component for its GreenLine financial close platform.
Inside Edge 2 Actress Richa Chadha On Pay Disparity: “Women Are Still Paid Lesser Than Their Male Counterparts”
Actress Richa Chadha says women are still paid lesser than their male counterparts in the film business across the world despite all the talk on discrepancies."We have been discussing the discrepanc
Bashar al-Assad's uncle faces embezzlement trial in Paris
Rifaat al-Assad is accused of embezzling Syrian funds to buy property worth at least €90m in France
Intel CEO Blames Company's Obsessive Focus on Capturing 90% CPU Market Share For Missing Out on Other Opportunities
Intel chief executive Bob Swan says he's willing to let go the company's traditional dominance of the market for CPUs in order to meet the rising demand for newer, more specialized silicon chips for applications such as AI and autonomous cars. From a report: Intel's Bob Swan blames being focused on ...
I’m A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa returns to social media for the first time with Dan Osborne
"I cannot quite believe that it's happening"
The Man Behind the Right Wing’s Favorite Conspiracy Theories
Meet David Booth, the fake news peddler who is helping Russia spread its lies.
Fireworks at 4am mark 10 years since quad bikers killed on on rail tracks fleeing Go Outdoors burglary
Trevor Davies and David Cooper were killed instantly when they were struck by a train
Death Come True is an FMV game from the creator of Danganronpa
The cast will start to be unveiled tomorrow.
Police guard new $120,000 duct-taped banana after 'hungry artist' eats it
The move was bananas... or maybe the work was just too appealing. Police now stand guard around a replacement banana artwork valued at tens of thousands of dollars after the original was eaten off the wall at an art gallery in Miami, Florida, reported local media.
Ireland ranks as EU’s largest importer of planes
Figures show 53% of bloc’s plane imports last year went to Ireland
GM Enters $2.3B JV To Further Production Of Electric Vehicles
EV Partnership News: General Motors announced that it is partnering with LG Chem to mass-produce battery cells for future battery-electric vehicles.
Dragon of the sea
On December 13, 1577, Sir Francis Drake set sail on an adventure — the kind that we read about in books.
Sora from Kingdom Hearts is not in Smash Bros. claims leaker
Leakers have ruled out a host of popular picks for the fifth Smash Bros. DLC character, including Lloyd Irving and Master Chief.
Mapping South Australia’s big mines and new projects
We profile South Australia's largest and most ambitious mining operations, from significant uranium projects to the world’s largest zircon mine.
Kosovo, Albania to boycott Nobel Literature award ceremony
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo and Albania say they will boycott the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony Tuesday to protest the award being given to Austrian writer Peter Handke who both countries link to the war in the former Yugoslavia.
How Audio Design Enhances Diablo 2
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Book burning by Chinese county library sparks fury
Blaze complying with ministry directive meant for schools harks back to Qin dynasty and Nazi Germany, critics say
I'm A Celebrity winner Jacqueline Jossa 'cancels' all TV interviews
Comes amid fierce speculation about her personal life
Outgoing Rushcliffe MP Ken Clarke to talk about his life and career on Nottingham stage
The 79-year-old will be open to questions from the audience
UFC News: Colby Covington reveals how nearly getting fired led to his controversial "personality"
Colby Covington was on the verge of getting fired just a few years ago!
This render of a droptop Supra is drop-dead gorgeous
Digital artist Jonsibal reveals his take on a convertible A90 Supra
Saving mynah
Queen Cassowary spoke to the gathering of the urgent need to save the Balinese mynah.
Ashley Tisdale Admits She Didn't Get Along With High School Musical Co-Star Lucas Grabeel
High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale says she and co-star Lucas Grabeel didn't get on during filming the first movie.
Monday's Formula 1 news roundup: Lewis Hamilton, Helmut Marko, Daniel Ricciardo
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Monday, December 9.
3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy and Never Sell
A holding period of forever sounds perfect for these top-tier businesses.
Warning after couple buy fake TV from scam salesperson at service station
The seller claimed the TV was brand new and from Costco
Fortnite Will Show an Exclusive Star Wars Scene This Weekend
I hate Paradise Palms.
National Crafts Museum: Away from Delhi’s chaos, history in all its glory
One of the hidden gems of Delhi, National Crafts Museum stands out for its collection of rich handicrafts, textiles, sculptures and large village abodes.
FTC confirms Cambridge Analytica were wrong'uns
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Of fantasy and earth: A ceramic show at Meşher
For the inaugural show at Meşher, an art space at the former Arter location on İstiklal Avenue, 'Beyond the Vessel' unearths the twin genesis of early life and timeless imagination
Elden Ring News Possibly Teased For The Game Awards By New Trailer
A new trailer released for this year's edition of The Game Awards show features sequences from Elden Ring, teasing news related to the game
All of the craziest things that went down at Art Basel Miami
Highlights include a £91,000 banana taped to the wall, which was eaten by a performance artist.
Commission approves pan-EU battery project
The plan aims to invest more than €8 billion in battery projects across Europe over the coming decade.
New Images Go Behind-The-Scenes Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2's Trailer
Concept art, motion capture and more
At TEDxNapierBridgeWomen 2019, six women spoke in line with the theme, ‘Bold + Brilliant’
From discussions on gender bias to videos of animal communication, TEDxNapierBridge Women’s latest edition brought forth the female perspective
When you deal with history, difficult to cut things: Kriti Sanon on 'Panipat' length
The actor said a period love story is comparatively easier to trim as the story revolves around just those characters.
Have-a-go hero tries to stop shop robbery gang as they make their getaway - only to learn they were ACTORS making a film
Actors pretending to rob a store in Dorset were 'chased' by a resident who believed the scenes were real. Producers were filming action scenes in the village for the new indie horror film 'Perran'.
Watch: Reporter speaks out against man who assaulted her during a live news segment
‘No woman should EVER have to put up with this at work or anywhere!’ said Alex Bozarjian.
Motorhead ex Phil Campbell and more confirmed for Ramblin’ Man Fair 2020
Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, Massive Wagons, Samantha Fish are more will play the UK festival next summer
'Minecraft' will finally support cross-platform play on PS4
The update will arrive Tuesday morning.
How the Temple’s Destruction Created Competitors Instead of Teammates
Jewish educator Charlie Harary explains the connection between the Jewish destiny and the destruction of the Temple.
Black Widow: What We Learned From Reading Every Comic She's Appeared In
The Black Widow's long and complicated history hides a lot of details casual readers may have never known.
The English history of impeachment
It is a story of uncertainty, factionalism, and mob rule
Liverpool motivated by 'negative and wild' media coverage as Reds eye new signings
Liverpool Women fought back to draw 1-1 with West Ham on Sunday
New Zealand volcano: No survivors left on island after eruption kills at least five
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
Royal Family's Instagram shares archive footage of the Queen's first televised Christmas speech in 1957 as fans marvel over 'how young' she looked
The Royal Family's Instagram account has shared a throwback to the Queen's first televised speech in 1957.
Electric vehicle charging station map goes live
Electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle drivers can now view the current statuses of SA’s public charging stations online.
StartersHub, micro VC from Istanbul and San Francisco, to invest in 60 startups from central and eastern Europe
StartersHub, an early-stage tech investment fund based in Istanbul and San Francisco, will back 60 eastern European startups over the next four years in an effort to bridge the gap between pre-seed and seed funding. Arda Aşkin, managing director at StartersHub, explained: “Despite the fact that a record €0.7 billion was invested in CEE startups […]
Ethereum Istanbul Upgrade Goes Live: Here’s Why its Important
Ethereum Instanbul brings a number of improvements to the network and brings the chain one large step closer to the implementation of Serenity
Factory owner, manager nabbed after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years
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Ella Balinska Wore Miu Miu To The British Independent Film Awards — Charlie’s Angels Actress Is Stunning
Ella Balinska wore Miu Miu to the British Independent Film Awards and the Charlie's Angels actress was absolutely stunning. Celebrity makeup artist
NTV to air acclaimed 'Top Story' show
The show returns for its third season this December
Kiara Advani Says NO To Two Big Telugu Films Due To This Reason?
Post starring in Karan Johar’s short from Lust Stories and Shahid Kapoor led Kabir Singh, Kiara Advani has become a household name. Grapevine has that, the actress who has a kitty full of films has
Man Eats $120,000 Art Basel Banana As ‘Performance Art’
Is art still art if someone’s eaten it? A banana duct-taped to a wall at the Art Basel fair in Miami sold for a whopping $120,000. And then someone ate it. The piece, […]
Shane MacGowan will perform Fairytale of New York live on this week's Late Late Show
RTE will also pay a tribute to the Pogues singer, 61, with friends and family joining Shane in the studio
Fortnite to host an “exclusive premiere” of a scene from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Much like this year’s Marshmello concert, players will be able to gather at Risky Reels drive-in to watch the scene in a moment of collective peace.
Keerthy Suresh to romance Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 168
Keerthy Suresh will share screen space with Rajinikanth in director's Siva upcoming film, which is tentatively titled Thalaivar 168.
'Watchmen' Actor on Why Dr. Manhattan Came Back
Sunday's penultimate "Watchmen" showed viewers the ill-fated romance between Regina King's Angela Abar and the man formerly known as Jon Osterman.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2019: Thom Browne Makes His Artist Debut
Thom Browne talks painting and his fine art exploration during Art Basel Miami Beach 2019.
Oi Frog and Friends! review – a wild time for fans of rhyme
Jumpy new student Frog overcomes his starting-school nerves in this exuberant musical adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim Field’s picture books
Double trouble! Grandmother, 93, and her grandson, 27, take Instagram by storm with hilarious costume scenes including Toy Story and Ancient Rome
Pauline 'Granny' Kana and Ross Smith, from Ohio, have amassed 2.7million Instagram followers and 892,000 YouTube subscribers thanks to their amusing matching costumes.
Volcano Erupts in New Zealand; 5 Dead, Many Missing
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moonlike surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing.
Fox News dedicated a segment to QAnon, and supporters of the conspiracy theory are happy for the attention
On "Watters' World," the Fox News host Jesse Watters told a political-science professor that one of his good friends was a QAnon supporter.
Of fantasy and earth: A ceramic show at Meşher
For the inaugural show at Meşher, an art space at the former Arter location on İstiklal Avenue, 'Beyond the Vessel' unearths the twin genesis of early life and timeless imagination
Coronation Street SPOILERS: Geoff and Yasmeen return to Weatherfield with bombshell news TONIGHT!
Geoff has been controlling Yasmeen!
The Offload: Television backlash for Rory Best
Former Ireland captain criticised for Schmidt quotes, Nucifora review unacceptable
'The forgotten Bletchley Park': How genteel spa town of Malvern helped win WWII with experimental radar able to spot Hitler's night-time bombers
It's not entirely fanciful to suggest that if the Second World War was won from anywhere, it was won from the Worcestershire town of Malvern, writes BRIAN VINER.
From KCS Paniker to Laxma Gouda — works of master artists on display in Chennai
Gallery Veda’s ongoing exhibition features an unusual collection by master artists, which focuses on the human figure
The January transfer window headache in-form star has given Cardiff City boss Neil Harris
Bluebirds boss Neil Harris has made it clear that there are likely to be casualties next month and with five senior strikers on the books, something has to give
A Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker scene is to be shown in Fortnite
Fortnite players will be able to view an exclusive scene from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker next weekend. The scene, the contents of which have not been revealed, will play at 7pm UK time on Saturd
Mirhan Smith is this week's Local Hero
The Centre, Livingston, welcomed Mirhan Smith (19) into the mall to collect her well-deserved award.
The Matrix 4 Adds Frozen 2's Jonathan Groff
Jonathan Groff, who plays the voice of Kristoff in Disney's Frozen 2, has been cast in The Matrix 4 in a mystery role.
Review: Author keeps tension high in `Trace of Evil'
"Trace of Evil" by Alice Blanchard (Minotaur)
December Indie World direct will be tomorrow to show new Nindies
Nintendo’s new Nindies will be shown off tomorrow in an all-new December Indie World direct. Starting tomorrow at 18:00 UK time / 19:00 CET, Nintendo will be showing off roughly twenty minutes of new indie games for Nintendo Switch. The Indie World – 10.12.19 livestream will, like always, be livestreamed on the official Nintendo Switch …
Crypto Community Crowns Tezos (XTZ) As The New ‘Ethereum of 2017’
Ever since its launch last year, Tezos has done quite a lot to improve its feats and keeps on doing so. As the company appears to continue with
Lulu Hypermarket's annual pet show is back
Paws and Tails is taking place at the Al Barsha branch in Dubai
'A little frigate fit for a king to board': Erotic guide to Victorian London's brothels and prostitutes disguised as a wallet goes on sale for £500
The copy of 'The Man of Pleasure's Illustrated Pocket-Book for 1850' provides an eye-opening insight into the the capital's red light districts during the 19th century.
Lil Reese Is Back With "Kids In The Ghetto"
Lil Reese reflects on simpler times on his new single,+ Lil Reese is relying a lot on previously recorded singles after suffering a gunshot to the neck. The rapper's continued to drop new music as he hopes for his voice to return. The rapper came through with 'Kids In The Ghetto' earlier today. The ...
Meet Ghana’s Victor Lawrence who made the internet faster in the U.S
A few Ghanaians and indeed Africans know of his exploits but Victor B. Lawrence is as formidable as they come. He is among a select few inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his exploits. He was part of those inducted at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery on...
Nicolas Bourbaki: One of the greatest mathematicians of 20th century never really existed
When an editor of the journal ‘Mathematical Reviews’ wrote that Bourbaki was a pseudonym, he was refuted by Bourbaki himself.
Banana, duct tape add up to $150,000 at Art Basel Miami
MIAMI — 3D-printed cocktails, a traffic jam sculpture made of hundreds of tons of sand and more celebrity sightings than a Kardashian Christmas party were all part of over-the-top festivities during the week of Art Basel Miami, but it was a banana th
How to make Instagram highlight covers for the Stories Highlights on your profile page
It’s possible to post highlights of your Instagram Stories to preserve a selection of your stories, which usually disappear after 24 hours.
Macy’s Spotlights Women-Owned Businesses With SoGifted
Macy's is partnering with the female-led millennial venture capital fund SoGal Ventures to launch an in-store initiative focused on women-owned businesses.
‘State will produce Nobel laureates in next 20 years’
Ilaiah urges teachers’ unions to drop opposition to English medium
Twitter stands by temporarily suspending Fox's Hegseth for posting Pensacola terrorist's manifesto
Twitter is standing by its decision to temporarily suspend Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth after he posted the Pensacola terrorist's manifesto on the social media platform.
Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Skewers a May 2020 Release Date in the West
Spring's looking sharp
Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at 85
Puppeteer Caroll Spinney, who brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life on the iconic children’s television show Sesame Street for half a century, died on Sunday at the age of 85.
Netflix dominates Golden Globe nominations with 34 nods
Netflix has secured 34 nominations for this year’s Golden Globe awards, dominating both the TV and film lineups, five years after recieving its first nods.
Sony launches α9 II full-frame professional camera in South Africa
Sony are making an impressive mark in the world of professional photography. They’ve just launched the Alpha A9 II in South Africa, which holds true to its promise of being built for speed. The A…
South African Electricity Utility Reveals Cause Of Worsening Power Crisis
South African electricity utility Eskom on Monday blamed rains for worsening rolling power blackouts that have continued for five days running, Concise News reports.
Simon Harris says former TD Dara Murphy should pay back some of his expenses
Questions still hang over who will carry out the review into Murphy’s expense claims.
'The Morning Show' is up for multiple Golden Globe awards
Apple TV+ hit "The Morning Show" is up for multiple Golden Globe awards, including best TV series drama.
The art of Kelly Corbett
Landscapes and wildlife of British Columbia
Tariff hikes can double telcos operating profit in FY21: Report
India Business News: The steep tariff hikes, effected earlier this month by the battered telcos which held prices at rock bottom levels for nearly five years, can help mor
Margrethe Vestager says EU will review competition rules in light of increasing digitalisation
The EU will review its rules on how it defines markets to react to increasing digitalisation, EU competition chief Margrethe [...]
Galaxy’s Edge props will pop up in all kinds of new Star Wars media
The lightsabers are just the beginning
The art of Kelly Corbett
Landscapes and wildlife of British Columbia
'Devastating' fire at Alberta dealership leaves 35 employees out of work
Fire destroyed the Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership early Monday morning, leaving dozens of employees out of work.
First Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer sees return of film favourites
The first trailer for the new Ghostbusters film sees newcomers Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard making their franchise debuts.
Early Professor Hulk Concept Reveals A Leaner, More Mark Ruffalo Design
Concept artist Jerad S. Marantz has shared one of his takes on Smart Hulk from Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame, which depicts a leaner Banner.
Bitcoin Road to $100K: Peter Brandt Explains the When and How
Bitcoin is heading towards the $100,000 mark, according to veteran commodity trader Peter Brandt, who shared his analysis in a new video clip. However,
Beyoncé revealed the first look at her Adidas collaboration in a series of viral posts, and it shows the massive advantage she will bring to the brand
Beyoncé teased new items from her forthcoming collection with Adidas in a series of viral posts on Instagram on Monday morning.
‘Laugh at what is hurting you’: Lebanon cartoonists stir debate
On the edges of a protest in Lebanon’s capital, 24-year-old cartoonist Mohamad Nohad Alameddine bites through sticky tape and plasters one of his political sketches to a side wall. “I haven’t been able to work with newspapers, so instead I come down and stick them up in the street,” says the unemployed artist, who graduated this year with a master’s degree in press cartoons.
UCC Quercus scholarship for Cashel Community School student James O’Sullivan
James will receive opportunities to participate in the Quercus lecture series and invitations to networking events
Eddie Nketiah recall latest, Henrikh Mkhitaryan's return - How Arsenal's loan stars are faring
Arsenal news includes a look at how the club's loanees are getting on at their current clubs
Requiem for Russell Chatham: Artist, writer, rogue
Russell Chatham, who died in California on Nov. 10 at 80, was a talented artist, writer, fly fisherman and chef, fond of drink and better at making and spending money than managing it.
NAB chairman urges ministers to avoid making predictions about investigations
Javed Iqbal urges parliament to play its due role in eliminating corruption.
Eskom’s crisis escalates: Stage 6 load shedding will strike South Africa tonight
Eskom on Monday evening took the unprecedented step of implementing Stage 6 load shedding. The power utility blamed a "technical" problem at Medupi.
Buhari's aide backs social media regulation - Premium Times Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesman, Garba Shehu, has called for the regulation of social media, saying doing otherwise could lead to "more lawlessness
UNIQLO's Latest Artist Series Taps Into the 40-Year History of Star Wars
Deepen your connection to the Force.
MS Dhoni To Produce TV Series On Army Officers: Report
Indian cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be producing an anthology telling stories of decorated army officers.
Vanquish and Bayonetta remasters will run at 4K 60FPS on Xbox One X
UPDATE: First footage released.
Bette Midler faces a backlash for sharing a snap of three teenage girls looking at their phones in an art gallery - and told she's being 'creepy' for trying to shame them
Hocus Pocus star Bette Midler, 74, shared an image to Twitter of three girls sitting on a bench at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, saying 'What's wrong with this picture?'.
The art of Kelly Corbett
Landscapes and wildlife of British Columbia
LOHA designs affordable housing complex for difficult site in Los Angeles
Steel shipping containers will be used to form this affordable housing complex on a triangular site in Los Angeles, designed by LOHA.
Industry Insider: LX Music Founder Tiago Nabais
Learn about throwing a festival in the winter, the magic of Lisbon and how to best become a promoter.
CBS’ harassment and misogyny allegations extend to local stations, report says
CBS parted ways with ex-CEO Les Moonves amid sexual misconduct claims over a year ago but the network’s local affiliates continue to face allegations of past harassment and misogyny, according to a new report.
HBO’s New Mel Brooks Documentary Looks Pretty Great
HBO will air a new documentary this Friday titled “Mel Brooks: Unwrapped,” which features “candid conversations and mock interviews” between Brooks and former creative director for the BBC Alan Yentob going back to 1981.
KWS adopts new policies to fight corruption
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has emphasised the need for the operationalisation of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) code - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Travelstart takes over Jumia Travel
Weeks after it closed shops in Cameroon and Tanzania, Jumia, the largest e-commerce operator in Africa, has offloaded its travel operations to Travelstart. In the new arrangement, Jumia will still promote the travel category on its platforms but Travelstart will be responsible for the “operational side of the business.” “This partnership will ensure we remain […]
How early is too early for holiday decor? Poll puts hot topic to rest
In an attempt to put the hotly debated question to rest, pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson, host of Fox Nation's "What Are the Odds?" shared the findings of a recent poll in Fox Nation's Christmas special "All American Christmas on Fox Square."
LOHA designs affordable housing complex for difficult site in Los Angeles
Steel shipping containers will be used to form this affordable housing complex on a triangular site in Los Angeles, designed by LOHA.
Richard Hammond nearly gets blown up in new trailer for solo TV show BIG
It's going to be, er, BIG.
Banksy reveals new art on Instagram with video of homeless man lying on Birmingham bench
The reindeer mural has been painted on a Vyse Street brick wall
Broadway hit 'Chicago' coming to Penticton's events centre
The longest running Broadway musical in history is coming to Penticton’s South Okanagan Events Centre.The Tony Award winning musical Chicago is coming
Procreate 5 brings Animation Assist, rich brush customizations & more
The graphics editor and digital painting app Procreate for iPad by Savage Interactive was bumped to version 5.0 on App Store today, with several new iPad features available in this edition including Animation Assist, Brush Studio and the ability to...
Ranbir Kapoor And Tiger Shroff To Come Together For Yash Raj Film’s Next?
Yash Raj Films is gearing up for its golden jubilee anniversary next year. The production house is lining up a string of star-studded movies as a part of its 50-year celebrations. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Aditya Chopra may also be planning a big-budget action movie with Ranbir Kapoor and Tiger Shroff
Sorry Jake Gyllenhaal, but the British musical is alive and kicking
With shows such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six and The Boy in the Dress, the musical is in rude health in this country – whether Broadway knows it or not
Someone ate the duct-taped banana ‘art’ that sold for $120K
The piece of art, titled 'The Comedian,' was created by renowned artist Maurizio Cattelan and displayed at Art Basel.
How to make Instagram highlight covers for the Stories Highlights on your profile page, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It's possible to make Instagram highlight covers for the Stories Highlights displayed on your profile page. Here's how to do it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
From Their Balloons, The First Aeronauts Transformed Our View Of The World
Near the beginning of the new film “The Aeronauts,” a giant gas-filled balloon called the “Mammoth” departs from London’s Vauxhall Gardens and ascends into the clouds, revealing a bird’s eye view of London. To some moviegoers, these breathtaking views might seem like nothing special: Modern air travel has...
Eskom announces stage 6 loadshedding from 6pm | IOL News
Eskom announced on Monday that the power utility will move to stage 6 loadshedding from 6pm.
Grease, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and more: New shows announced at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for 2020
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced nine new shows, including Grease, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and more.
Former Tipperary garda station sold at public auction
HUGE INTEREST IN NEW INN BUILDING
Golden Globes Noms: 'Joker' Dominates, Only Male Directors; 'Cats,' 'Watchmen' Snubbed
Some Golden Globes nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were happy shocks, like Awkwafina nabbing a best actress nomination for musical or comedy.
Netflix dominates Golden Globes nominations as ‘Marriage Story’ scoops six
LOS ANGELES, Dec 9 — Netflix dominated the Golden Globe nominations today as its heart-wrenching divorce saga Marriage Story grabbed six nods including best drama, kicking off the race for the Oscars. The streaming giant secured a whopping 17 film nominations unveiled at a Beverly Hills ceremony,...
Picture Gallery: Elektra Awards 2019 Attendees – The awards dinner (II)
Guests at this year’s Elektra Awards enjoyed a delicious three-course meal and a hilarious magic performance by Ben Hanlin.
Line of Duty's Martin Compston: 'I haven't played a nice guy in a while'
Plucked from obscurity by Ken Loach, the Scottish actor has gone from working-class kid to star of the UK’s favourite drama. Now, he’s in a new thriller – and, for once, without an English accent
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Redefines Success; Says ‘Successful Films’ May Not Be Remembered Over Time
Nawazuddin Siddiqui thinks movies which are successful at the box office do not rule the business of cinema anymore. The films which are recognized for their content, have an international audience and eventually make money on digital platforms. The real success of films depends on whether they will be remembered.
Divisive Nobel Winner Peter Handke To Receive Prize Amid Boycotts, Controversy
Turkey says it is joining Albania and Kosovo in boycotting the Nobel awards ceremony on December 10 to protest 2019 literature prize laureate Peter Handke, who has been criticized for backing late Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic.
These Irish stars have nabbed Golden Globe nominations
Two Irish actors are among the distinguished class to receive Golden Globe nominations this year.
Assistant Chief (Legal) Vacancy At Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission invites application for the post of Assistant Chief (Legal). Name of the Post: Assistant Chief (Legal) No. of Post: 03 (Three) Pay Scale:...
Book containing vulgarities not on MOE's recommended list, chosen by school
SINGAPORE: A novel containing vulgarities was not part of the recommended text list from the Ministry of Education (MOE) but selected by a school ...
Bill Hemmer chosen as Shepard Smith's permanent replacement on Fox News
Bill Hemmer, currently a co-anchor on Fox News' "America's Newsroom," has been chosen as Shepard Smith’s permanent replacement on the network, according to a statement from Fox News on Monday.
How corruption and populist politics weigh down Delhi's infrastructure
The first of a five-part series takes stock of Delhi, the power centre and cultural melting pot of India, to find that it needs an overhaul
Why did the Sun publish a far-right conspiracy theory?
The tabloid swiftly deleted its dubious exclusive linking Labour to a shadowy ‘network’ of postmodern hard-left extremists, says author Daniel Trilling
Body and Soul part ways with Electric Picnic after 16 years
Tickets for next year’s festival sold out this afternoon.
Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week
The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that has become quite popular in recent months. The press release Android Central received said that the team wanted to "share that we’ll be rolling out an initial version of hand tracking as an early feature for consumers on Oculus Quest."
'Epstein didn't kill himself': $120,000 duct-taped banana art vandalized
A $120,000 banana taped to a wall was vandalized a second time, after a New York performance artist initially ate it.
Equip SHS with Smart Boards to enhance efficiency - Government urged
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Coldplay Drop ‘Everyday Life’ Music Video That Was Filmed All Over The World
Coldplay travelled the world for their latest music video "Everyday Life". The new video, for the title track on their upcoming album, was directed by Canadian Karena Evans, 23, and was filmed around the globe in locations such as the Ukraine, South Africa and Morocco. Evans is known for his work on Drake's “Nice for…
Piyush Goyal demands reciprocal access for Indian companies abroad
Foreign cos wont be allowed in local contracts unless India Inc gets to compete in those nations, said Goyal.
Netflix Leads 2020 Golden Globe Nominations Across TV and Film
The full list of 2020 Golden Globe nominees, with nominations for Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Margot Robbie and more.
2019's Hollywood Movies That Did Exceedingly Well At The Indian Box-office
2019 Hollywood movies that were loved by the Indian audience. Here is a list of top Hollywood movies that earned a lot on the Indian box office. Find out.
Mugga Lane landfill rubbish seen strewn over nearby farms
Rubbish from the landfill has been seen hundreds of metres away from the site among paddocks and animals.
$120,000 banana eaten by art gallery visitor, wall vandalized
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The $120,000 banana duct taped to the wall of a Florida art gallery was taken off the wall and eaten by a visitor -- and another visitor then replaced it with graffiti about Jeffrey Epstein.
Desirable Branding Distinguishes Aphria Stock
Though production capacity is always important, Aphria stock has made progress due to its underlying premium brands.
Viral Image Shows Grey Seal Pup Lounging With A Starbucks Bottle
An amateur photographer has captured an image of a young pup lounging next to a glass Starbucks bottle in the midst of the UK grey pup season in what some
Document signed by Robert the Bruce 700 years ago which changed fortunes of Scots city goes on show
An original document signed 700 years ago by Robert the Bruce which granted a Scottish city powerful rights in return for its loyalty to the King of Scot is to go on show.
Accra High School holds 96th Speech and Prize Giving Day
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“The Witcher” Featurettes: Get to Know the Complex Characters in the Netflix Series [Video]
It has taken me several tries to get the hang of “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt”, the popular video game based on the book series that’s been adapted into a Netflix series. It’s incredibly complex and features several rich characters that inherit extremely convoluted mythology. With that, Netflix’s “The Witcher” series is a hard sell […]
We are in a fix: teachers complain over strike
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Blac Chyna Worries Fans Following A Recent Post On Social Media
Blac Chyna managed to worry some of her fans following a post that she shared on her social media account. In the recent message that Chyna posted,
Marvel finally solved another big mystery from ‘Avengers: Endgame’
‘Avengers: Endgame’ brought us a massively satisfying end to the first decade of Marvel stories. And while the film solved plenty of mysteries from Infinity War, it also sparked new debates. The ti…
Adam Sandler says he was 'nervous' after reading 'Uncut Gems' script
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Adam Sandler appeared on Good Morning America to discuss his latest film Uncut Gems and his role as a New York jeweler who is addicted to gambling.
Santrokofi and Akpafu traditional councils bid for SALL District capital
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CBS' Historic New York Headquarters to Be Sold
The office building, located at 51 West 52nd St. at the corner of Sixth Avenue, has served as CBS’ headquarters since it was completed in 1964.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are "So Hands On" with the Sussex Royal Instagram Account
"[Meghan] even knew about Instagram algorithms."
Lucky 13: The Real Story Behind Tool’s Fear Inoculum
After a seemingly interminable wait of 13 years, Tool returned this year with Fear Inoculum: their most challenging, epic work yet. And with it, predictably, comes a lot of questions. Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor separate the fact from the fiction…
Cardi B concludes maiden Africa shows but why are Ghanaian celebs unhappy with her?
Harnessing the power of social media, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, professionally known as Cardi B, became an internet celebrity after several of her posts and videos went viral on Vine and Instagram. Having released her ‘Bodak Yellow’ tune to global acclaim as well as her ‘I Like It’ which is heavily digested in African states including...
Pamela Gallant wins $200K film award for 'Monica's News' at Whistler festival
VANCOUVER - Acadian-Canadian filmmaker Pamela Gallant has won a major prize from the Women in the Director's Chair organization at the Whistler Film Festiva
How long is X Factor The Band on for? New talent show kicks off on ITV
X Factor The Band makes its debut on ITV this week and Simon Cowell searches for the next One Direction or Little Mix
UK Digital Security Platform Smartlands Will Tokenize Own Equity. Offering to be Sold in the US via Broker Dealer
UK based Smartlands will be tokenizing its own equity selling a 3.5% equity stake in the platform, according to a note from the company. Smartlands is a digital
Shah Rukh Khan fears being lonely and sad if he directs movies
Despite his absence from the big screen for a year now, Shah Rukh Khan continues to be one of the most loved superstars not just in India but across the globe. Just recently he appeared on Tom Brook's chat show, Talking Movies, where he discussed a variety of subjects including his career, films, his recent setbacks on the big screen, the #MeToo movement and the new wave of the mid-level Indian films.
The best comic book covers of the week – 09 December 2019
From the streets of Gotham to the far reaches of the Multiverse, here’s a look at the best comic book covers of the week.
Patty Jenkins Says ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Is Already ‘Mapped Out’
Patty Jenkins is looking forward to the future of "Wonder Woman". The famed director and star Gal Gadot stopped by CCXP, the Brazilian Comic-Con convention, over the weekend and spilled on her plans for the already "mapped out" "Wonder Woman 3" as well as the spin-off film focusing on the stories of the Amazons of…
The first episode of Crisis On Infinite Earths warped the Arrowverse with tragedy
A farewell to a pillar of TV’s DC universe
WGLI holds maiden edition of Ghanaian Language Literature Festival
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Protest against book
DC book Fair closed down temporarily in Kannur
How ‘Birds of Prey’ Builds Harley Quinn’s “Girl Gang,” According to Margot Robbie [Set Visit]
The Birds of Prey girl gang is a first for DC Comic Book movies and star Margot Robbie explains how this crew came together.
Why Disney's 'The Lion King' remake is nominated in the animation category for Golden Globes — even though it probably shouldn't be, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Disney's remake isn't "live action," but its mix of live-action, virtual reality, CGI, and photoreal digital imagery doesn't make it animated either.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
‘Birds of Prey’ is ‘Pulp Fiction’ Meets ‘Rashomon’ With an Unreliable Narrator, Says Director Cathy Yan [Set Visit]
The Birds of Prey movie tone borrows from Quentin Tarantino and Akira Kurosawa, with Harley Quinn acting as an unreliable narrator.
Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Suspended from Twitter for Tweeting Saudi Terrorist's Motivations | Breitbart
Fox News Host Pete Hegseth became the latest journalist to be suspended from Twitter after attempting to draw attention to the tweeted motivations of Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, the Saudi Arabian national responsible for the Pensacola terror attack.
J.Y. Park reveals that he failed while auditioning for SM Entertainment in the past
J.Y. Park revealed his unlikely relationship with SM Entertainment.The popular label head and artist appeared on the December 7th broadcas…
Glenda Jackson praised for stunning 'masterclass' in Elizabeth Is Missing
Jackson's performance in the one-off BBC drama has earned plenty of plaudits.
Check Out the Latin Music Exhibit at the Grammy Museum
Latin Music is making a major global impact and this Latin Music Exhibit highlights the Latin Grammy Awards!
Your History Book Somehow Missed This: World War II's Failed Cloaking Device
The Allies tried, but couldn't make it work.
Erick Rowan posts heartwarming response to Luke Harper's recent WWE release
Luke Harper was one of last night's WWE releases
Breaking Down the 2020 Golden Globe Nominations
Netflix got plenty of attention for films with old-fashioned marquee appeal, while female directors and actors of color were largely overlooked.
‘Star Wars’ actor, Torin Pocock, makes Nollywood debut
Torin Pocock, an English actor who featured in Hollywood’s ‘Star Wars’ has made his debut in a Nollywood film titled ‘Kpali’.
Coinjer Scam is Making the Rounds, Here’s What You Need to Know
The Coinjer scam is one of the latest cons to hit crypto-related social media recently. The scam primarily operates across Telegram channels and tricks
Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer resurrects the Ecto-1, sees the return of Slimer
Sony Pictures Entertainment on Monday published the first official trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the next film in the storied Ghostbusters franchise. A true sequel to the first flicks, this new movie (technically the fourth in the series) follows a family…
Concerned EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya border deal
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It was vintage Malcolm Turnbull on Q&A as Tony Jones bowed out
The show was a fitting nostalgia trip for Tony Jones and the show’s creator Peter McEvoy on their last run on the Q&A paddock.
Gully Boy producer Ritesh Sidhwani hopes to bring home an Oscars this year
Gully Boy, directed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar has been one of the finest films of the year. The much acclaimed film starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh is India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the 92nd Academy Awards and the makers of films are leaving no stone unturned to ensure their film makes a mark at the Oscars this year.
[Update: Pre-download now] The Black Desert Mobile combat game by Pearl Abyss launches on the Play Store on December 11
After a soft-launch in seven countries and more than three million pre-registrations, Pearl Abyss has announced that its Black Desert Pearl free-to-play game will officially launch on December 11. …
‘Clown Fear’ Trailer Checks into the Clown Inn [Exclusive]
Bloody Disgusting has the official art and trailer debut for Clown Fear, checking in to the Clown Inn on DVD, Digital, and On Demand February 18 from Lionsgate. In Minh Collins‘ horror tale that looks slightly inspired by Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses, a runaway bride and her friends are stranded in a forgotten […]
J. Cole's "2014 Forest Hills Drive": A Classic Without Features?
J. Cole's third album celebrates five years. In matters of GOAT discussion, a hip-hop artist is, perhaps unfairly, often held to simple criteria. Does he or she have a classic under his or her belt? More than one is an added bonus. For the most part, one is enough to clinch a spot in the hierarchy. ...
Birds of Prey Is Bringing Together More Than the Iconic Girl Gang From the Comics
Harley Quinn just wants some fucking coleslaw.
Is THIS Banksy getting into the Christmas spirit? CCTV shows 'elusive artist making festive reindeer mural on Birmingham wall'
The reindeer mural, painted on a brick wall in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is thought to be the work of Banksy. It is designed to draw attention to homelessness.
Birds of Prey: How Harley Quinn Will Evolve in the Film
Birds of Prey director Cathy Yan and producer Sue Kroll spoke on the exploration of Harley Quinn's psyche in the film.
LUVYA full weekend line-up schedule revealed
Find out when your favourite artists are playing at the huge three-day festival
Bill Hemmer to take over Shepard Smith's show on Fox News
Bill Hemmer will reportedly take over for Shepard Smith, who abruptly resigned from his show Shepard Smith Reporting in October. Hemmer will take over the 3 p.m. time slot, which was first reported by Mediaite.
Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week
The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that has become quite popular in recent months. The press release Android Central received said that the team wanted to "share that we’ll be rolling out an initial version of hand tracking as an early feature for consumers on Oculus Quest."
Greta Thunberg, Megan Rapinoe, and Rudy Giuliani made Time magazine's Person of the Year shortlist for 2019, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Time magazine's 2019 Person of the Year will be announced Wednesday on the "Today" show. Last year's winner were a group of journalists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
New Banksy mural features homeless man on bench
The secretive artist’s latest work has been unveiled in Birmingham.
Ripple Director of Product Launches XRP Entertainment Marketplace for Music
Ripple's director or product is rolling out a new digital marketplace that will allow musicians to sell their songs for XRP.
Birds of Prey Is Not Connected to Suicide Squad, Says Producer
The DCEU is definitely changing course, as producer Sue Kroll states the upcoming Birds of Prey is not connected to 2016's Suicide Squad.
A tale of two Carols: Dickens's festive feast served with a twist
This year, the tried-and-tested tale at London’s Old Vic is up against subversive surprises at Wilton’s Music Hall, where Scrooge’s sister takes the lead
David Arquette Says He’d Love to Return for New ‘Scream’ Movie But Hasn’t Gotten Any Calls Yet
We broke the news last month that Spyglass is resurrecting Ghostface for an upcoming new installment in the Scream franchise, and at this point in time it’s unclear if the next film will continue to be set in Wes Craven’s four-film universe or be something of a remake/reboot. If it is indeed a sequel to […]
FG launches digital platform to publish daily financial transactions of agencies, ministries
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has launched the Open Treasury Portal to promote transparency and track spending in the public sector.
Former Sunday Times columnist Kevin Myers admits he 'hasn't had a full night's sleep for two years' since being fired over anti-Semitism row involving Claudia Winkleman and Vanessa Feltz
Journalist Kevin Myers has spoken about the impact being fired from his role at the Sunday Times and the backlash surrounding his column has had on his life.
Play it cool! Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield put on united front at launch of Dancing On Ice – after viewers claimed they looked ‘awkward’ on This Morning following feud rumours
The This Morning hosts, 38 and 57, put on a united display during the Dancing On Ice launch at Bovingdon Airfield on Monday, just hours after viewers accused them of acting awkward on TV.
Using the web to help young people find work
Meet Allan van der Meulen, co-founder of Zlto, a web app tackling youth unemployment in Cape Town and creating real change in the community
Grumpy Cat, lovelorn whale are stars of 2019's top animal stories
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lovelorn singing whale, a world-famous feline sourpuss and ravenous goats credited with thwarting a dangerous California wildfire were among animals whose escapades across the United States made news in 2019.
Letter of the Day: Youth need suicide prevention now
Letter to the editor from Karen Leis
New Banksy mural features homeless man on bench
The secretive artist’s latest work has been unveiled in Birmingham.
Paul Reubens Announces Tour To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure’
Pee-wee is heading out on tour. Paul Reubens, the creator and star of "Pee-wee’s Playhouse" and three Pee-wee Herman films, announced a tour to celebrate the 35th anniversary of 1985's "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure". RELATED: Pee-wee’s New Bromance… With Joe Manganiello? The show will feature a screening of the hit film, as well as live behind-the-scenes stories…
Lil' Red Robin Hood panto hits all its targets
The clever and funny Ross Petty show feels right at home the intimate Winter Garden Theatre
South Africa announces stage 6 load shedding : This is what it means
Eskom pulled a shocker and announced stage 6 load shedding effectively at 6 pm today plunging the whole of South Africa into darkness.
Rustenburg withdraws from R650m mall project over alleged exploitation | IOL News
The Rustenburg municipality in North West has pulled out of a R650 million shopping mall project in Geelhout Park, citing ...
Indian Classical Music’s Californication: Shiv Nadar Hosts Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Concert For Top Silicon Valley Tycoons
Yoga has made its presence felt across continents, now it is the turn of Hindustani music to conquer the world stage
Birds of Prey Will Be Much More Than Harley Quinn's Team, Director Promises
Birds of Prey director Cathy Yan promises the upcoming film won't just be Harley Quinn's story but rather an ensemble.
Juice WRLD and the Tragic End of the SoundCloud Rap Era
The death of the 21-year-old rapper, which comes after those of Lil Peep and XXXTentacion, marks the unsatisfying, rapid conclusion of the decade’s most promising musical movement.
Georgia reporter responds after being groped by runner on live TV: 'Do better'
A Georgia reporter called out the runner who groped her while she was reporting on a running event in Savanah over the weekend.
Brummies in a Banksy! Crowds pose on bench next to iconic artwork in Jewellery Quarter
Crowds flock to have their picture taken next to mystery artist's stunning mural in Vyse Street
Kanye West Glows Up In Silver Body Paint For "Mary" Opera
Kanye West painted himself silver for his new opera "Mary" during a performance in Miami
Reports: Library in China burned 'illegal' books
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Reports in China that a library staff burned dozens of "illegal" books is drawing controversy in the country, but the articles and social media posts on the matter have been removed.
Someone ate the duct-taped banana ‘art’ that sold for $120K
New York-based performance artist David Datuna casually removed the banana from the gallery's wall, saying, “Art performance. Hungry artist.”
First Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer sees return of film favourites
The first trailer for the new Ghostbusters film sees newcomers Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard making their franchise debuts.
Davido joins shatta wale to mock Bullet over Cardi B ‘meet and greet’ snub
Most popular personalities otherwise known as celebrities in Ghana have become subject of mockery following Cardi B ‘meet and greet’ snub. Remember that Cardi B, the Grammy-winning American female rapper, was billed to headline Livespot X Festival in Accra, Ghana on Sunday, December 8th. Ahead of the concert, the organizers arranged for a meet and […]
Tekken 7 Adding Sumo Wrestler Favorite Ganryu and New Muay Thai Fighter Fahkumram
Tekken 7 reveals and dates a handful of new DLC characters. Check out trailers for Ganryu, Leroy Smith, and the mysterious Fahkumram!
Finland's new young female prime minister breaks the mold
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Finland's government has a new face, and it is young and female.
Sabrina Becomes the Queen of Hell in the Official Plot Synopsis for “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” Season 3
Announced over the weekend, the third season of “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” will be hitting Netflix on January 24, 2020, and we’ve got the official plot synopsis today. Part Three finds Sabrina reeling from the harrowing events of Part Two. Though she defeated her father Lucifer, the Dark Lord remains trapped within the human prison […]
Huge Christmas boost as Affinity Credit Union pays out €398,000
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Hurun’s list: Mukesh Ambani may soon break into top 5
Riding the digital wave, Mukesh Ambani, the first Indian to break into the global top 10 rich list, would emerge as one of the five richest people in the world in the next two or three years. The Chai
Killed Journalists
Down from 95 journalist killings in 2018, the International Federation of Journalists reported Monday that 49 journalists have been killed so far this year.
Review: ‘Frozen II’ sets Elsa’s origin story to music
‘Frozen II’ is the musical sequel to the highly successful Disney animation in which the sisters embark on a new journey to learn about their past and reclaim their future.
How to watch Jingle All The Way
Jingle All The Way is a classic Arnie film that's ideal for a family film time in the run-up to Christmas. Here's how to watch Jingle All The Way online or on any mobile device
The Internet Roasted Kanye West’s Entirely Silver Look
Kanye West was entirely silver from head to toe (including his skin) for the Mary Opera. The internet could not hold back their hilarious reactions and memes!
NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox all got 0 nominations at the 2020 Golden Globes
The Golden Globes are changing the channel on broadcast networks. The nominees for the 2020 show honoring both film and television were announced Monday, and Deadline notes broadcast networks were shut out entirely. As recently as the 2019 Golden Globes, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was honoring broadcast shows like NBC's The Good Place and CBS' Murphy Brown. But this year, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox each received a grand total of zero nominations. Instead, it was Netflix that dominated with 17 nominations in the television categories, while HBO picked up 15, The Wrap reports. Hulu and Amazon Prime Video also both scored five nominations, while the new Apple streaming service Apple TV+ got three thanks to The Morning Show, which landed in the best drama series category and earned nods for its leads, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. Outside of TV, Netflix also led the film categories with another 17 nominations, more than double that of any other distributor, with four of its films — The Irishman…
Review: Adam Lambert releases outstanding version of Cher's 'Believe'
International pop music star Adam Lambert released his stunning version of Cher's
Sources: The New BioShock Has Been in the Works For Years
This project has already been in the works since at least 2015, although it’s been rebooted since then.
Meet the Artist: Yuditya Afandi (Yudit 1999)
About I’m a 3D character artist for cinematics and recently got into sculpting for collectibles. I’m from Banjarnegara, Central Java, Indonesia. Currently, I’m still studying in college, so I only do freelance work so far. I got started learning Blender and 3D because I love animation and games cinematics so much! Disney movies, superhero movies,Read More
Baahubali 2’s Hindi version is the biggest Bollywood film of the decade
In the last ten years, Salman Khan emerges as the biggest male star, Katrina Kaif, is best female star and ‘Tum Hi Ho’ is the most popular song
Berlin-based Jambl announces €450K investment, to become largest music social media platform
London-based Gismart, a leading developer and publisher of entertainment-focused apps and games, today announced a €450K investment into Jambl, a Berlin-based music startup aspiring to become the largest social media platform for beat making music creators.
Minecraft PS4 cross-play is finally real as Sony joins Bedrock Edition
Sony PlayStation are finally joining in on Microsoft’s cross-platform version of Minecraft. That’s right, Minecraft PS4 cross-play is no longer a dream! Starting tomorrow, installed versions of Minecraft on PlayStation 4 systems will update to the unified Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Connecting players across Xbox One, Windows 10, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android mobile devices, Gear …
Marvel's Multiverse is the Next Stage of the MCU's Evolution, Feige Says
Kevin Feige promises the Multiverse will become an integral part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and shape the future of the superhero franchise.
Over 100 million Nigerians earn less N700 daily – UK’s EFInA
The United Kingdom’s Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) has disclosed that over 100 million Nigerians earn less than N700 per day.
First Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer sees return of film favourites
The first trailer for the new Ghostbusters film sees newcomers Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard making their franchise debuts.
2020 Jaguar I-Pace Update Offers 234 Miles of Range Thanks to eTrophy Know-How
The redesigned F-Type may be the most important Jaguar of the moment, but the I-Pace hasn’t been forgotten either. In production since 2018 at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria, the electric SUV gains 12 more miles of range for 2020 thanks to a software update.
Lizzo Takes a Page From Beyoncé's Book in "Good As Hell" Marching Band Video
Lizzo eats Cheetos on the school bus.
Sports Illustrated owner Maven taps former publisher of New York magazine
New York magazine’s publisher Avi Zimak has been named to a top post at Maven, the tech and publishing company that is overseeing Sports Illustrated. Zimak, who also served as chief revenue officer
Works of 27 Arab artists on display at Diriyah expo
The exhibition was opened on Sunday by Hamid Bin Mohammed Fayez, vice minister of culture, in the presence of art and culture enthusiasts.
New Zealand is a far more multicultural place today – its mainstream media is not
Commercial media, a business that requires public trust and goodwill, is in a tough financial position right now. Gaurav Sharma says that's in part because of its poor job of reaching immigrant communities, in the first of a new monthly column for The Spinoff. Let's start with a test, about refer
Panned 'Joan of Arc' film wins top French prize
Maverick director Bruno Dumont picked up France's most prestigious film prize Monday for a movie which was thrashed by English-speaking critics. "Joan of Arc" is the second part of his rock musical retelling of the life of the virgin French martyr. It was dismissed as "patience-testing" by the Hollywood Reporter…
Opera Gandari: A new perspective on a Mahabharata character
Opera Gandari promises an all-embracing art form based on Goenawan Mohamad’s depiction of the Mahabharata character.
Human motion capture through a novel wearable multi-linkage sensory system
Jen-Yuan Chang, National Tsing Hua University, lifts the lid on human motion capture through a novel wearable multi-linkage sensory system
Isabelle Fuhrman and Rory Culkin Head Back to 1843 for Horror Film ‘The Last Thing Mary Saw’
In addition to the upcoming Escape Room 2, Orphan star Isabelle Fuhrman will also be starring in the period horror movie The Last Thing Mary Saw, set in the year 1843. Deadline reports that Fuhrman will star alongside Rory Culkin (Lords of Chaos), Stefanie Scott (Insidious: Chapter 3) and Judith Roberts (You Were Never Really […]
I Watched Generation Q With a Bar Full of Brooklyn’s Biggest L Word Fans
At a bar in Bushwick, hundreds of queer folks have come out to see what the new iteration of the infamous Showtime series The L Word will bring. Here’s what I learned from watching The L Word: Generation Q with a crowd of superfans.
Protest and boycotts as Austrian author accused of supporting Milosevic to receive Nobel prize
Protesters from the Balkans and worldwide are expected to descend on Stockholm today as the Nobel Prize for Literature is handed to an Austrian author accused of supporting the genocidal Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic.
Nick Cannon Suggests His Eminem Gay Sex Diss Lyrics Are True
"FACTS!!!"
Photographer Nearly Killed by Passing Train that Got so Close it Tore Her Coat
A video released by local authorities in Carland, Michigan captured the scary moment when a photographer was nearly hit by a passing train she was photographing. Fortunately, the train “only” tore a piece off of her coat, leaving her unscathed… if shaken and (hopefully) wiser.
Ashutosh Gowarikar's Panipat faces trouble as #BoycottPanipat trends
Ashutosh Gowarikar's Panipat starring Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon is facing some trouble after its release. Reportedly, the audience in Rajasthan is terribly upset with this historical drama and the portrayal of their ruler in the film.
Man who ate $120,000 banana at art show says 'I'm not sorry'
A performance artist who ate a banana taped to a wall that was an artwork valued at $120,000 said his actions were not vandalism and he does not regret his snack at Art Basel in Miami Beach, Florida. "I decided in the morning. But I was not too hungry. So…
Someone Spent 24 Hours In VR The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
YouTuber SwankyBox is a huge fan of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, the classic N64 RPG. As a kid he would play it for hours and hours and hours, exploring every inch of the world and also just chilling out and watching the sunset. So he recently decided to experience Ocarina Of Time in a brand new way, using...
Tony Goldwyn to star in 'The Inheritance' on Broadway
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Tony Goldwyn is returning to Broadway in The Inheritance.
OZY Media sees "exponential growth" from MENA in entertainment, media
Mubasher: The global media pioneering company, OZY Media, said it will increase its focus on the entertainment and media industry across the MENA region.
ICC-Angkor applauds Apsara’s bicycle lane project
The International Coordinating Committee for the Safeguarding and Development of the Historic Site of Angkor (ICC-Angkor) welcomed the Apsara National Authority’s initiative to construct a bicycle lane at the Angkor Archaeological Park.
Solange Knowles to Be Awarded Inaugural Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact
On Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, Solange Knowles will be the very first recipient of the Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact when it's given to
Rising musical act, Teni Akpata set to serenade fans with a live concert in Lagos
Teni Akpata popularly known as Teni Makanaki & the Entertainer will be live in concert as she thrills fans to an unforgettable experience...
Spectacular concert in Two Mile Borris this December
Two Mile Borris National School, in association with the In Tune for Life Orchestra and the McGrath School of Irish Dance, will host an evening of traditional music and dance on Thursday, December 19 ...
The Film Stage Show Ep. 377 – Marriage Story
We fight over the divorce drama from writer-director Noah Baumbach, starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver.
New Banksy mural features homeless man on bench
The secretive artist’s latest work has been unveiled in Birmingham.
iN VIDEO: 'Marriage Story' tops Golden Globe Award nominations with 6
NEW YORK - Noah Baumbach's divorce portrait “Marriage Story” leads the 77th Golden Globes with six nominations including best picture, drama
Opinion: MMA media should not equate criticism with cruelty
MMA media criticism is not only needed, it should be welcomed.
Lifeguard's spy cam for boys
Warning: The contents of this story may be disturbing to some readers.
Huobi US Closes Doors After Weak Demand
The US partner of the Huobi exchange has decided to fold its business, due to low demand and liquidity. The HBUS platform will stop its operations after
Siptu and Unite members in Virgin Media vote to take industrial action
Virgin Media said it has not received any notification from the unions.
Exiled Bangladeshi Writer Derides ‘Conservatives’ Enjoying Bollywood Stars’ Erotic Songs
New Delhi (Sputnik): Controversial writer and feminist Taslima Nasreen, who was expelled from Bangladesh for taking on “fundamentalist Islam” through her writings, is currently living in exile in India.
Wanlov Kuborlor Finally Explains The Reason Why He Will Never Wear Underwear Despite Sitting On His “Balls” Twice (+Video)
Ghanaian-Romanian musician, film director and cultural icon Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, known by his stage name Wanlov the Kubolor has finally explained why he still refuses to put on underwear despite sitting on his balls twice. Speaking in a recent interview on Peace FM, Kuborlor disclosed how he almost fainted while he accidentally sat on his balls […]
Tekken 7 patch 3.10 rolling out now, full update notes here
A brand new patch for Tekken 7 is rolling out across PS4, Xbox One, and PC which makes a number of adjustments for characters, along with customisation options and new illustrations in the gallery. Pa
The inside story of Germany’s biggest scandal since the Hitler diaries
The furore surrounding Der Spiegel journalist Claas Relotius is back, with a book by the colleague who exposed him
Tesco shares jump on possible sale of Asian business
Share price soars as grocery chain announces review of its Asian operations
WATCH: Rain, floods wreak havoc throughout City of Tshwane | Pretoria News
Many roads are flooded causing traffic congestion and frustration among motorists
Latest Biafra News Online Update Today Monday, December 9th 2019
Good day and here is the latest Biafra news online update for today, Monday, December 9th, 2019 on the Concise News website.
There Was Almost A Version Of Netflix's Witcher Where Ciri Was The Lead Star
The nature of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher books being more focused on a collection of time-strewn short stories than it is actual linear novels makes the particular trial of adapting them for television a struggle. It was one Lauren Schmidt Hissrich wrangled with when she helped bring Geralt to life for...
Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 9. What we are watching in Canada ...
Britain faces most history-shaping election since Second World War
Britain is facing the most testing and significant period in its modern history since the Second World War.
Nintendo set to broadcast new Indie World Showcase tomorrow
If there is one thing the Nintendo Switch has it's indie games. Hundreds of them, across many different genres from developers all across the world. In 2019, some amazing small studio projects hit the console, from Wargroove to Baba is...
Millionaire travel tycoon, 70, who had to use his local library and internet cafe to get online because his brand new £2.95m apartment didn't have broadband sues the luxury block's owners for £100,000
Millionaire travel boss Stephen Shalson, 70, moved into his 30th floor deluxe flat in The Heron, Barbican, in February 2014 expecting a top quality modern set-up, he says.
India's Sacred Groves Are Disappearing, Taking Biodiversity and Culture With Them
Past the outskirts of Kochi, a teeming south Indian city of 2.1 million, it’s possible to walk a few short minutes and enter another world. Under a leafy green canopy a 90-minute drive from the city’s busy downtown core, the screech of motorcycle engines is slowly replaced by the trilling of birds. The air is cooler here, pleasant with the aroma of leaves and loam.
Dee Snider: New AC/DC album will feature tracks recorded by Malcolm Young
Former Twisted Sister frontman says a new AC/DC album is on its way and will feature tracks recorded by the late Malcolm Young along with "all four surviving members”
IDEG Launches 2 Bitcoin Trusts in Asia
Digital asset management firm IDEG Investment on Sunday announced the launch of two crypto trusts - Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining Trust I.
Manto’s pulp fiction ‘Shikari Auratein’ translated into English
Titled “Women of Prey” and published by Speaking Tiger, the new book contains about half a dozen raunchy, hilarious short stories and two sketches - all of them bringing forth the lesser-known side of the legendary Urdu writer.
CAPA's World Aviation Outlook Summit heads to London Stansted in 2020
CAPA – Centre for Aviation (CAPA) announced London Stansted Airport as the host of the CAPA World Aviation Outlook Summit in 2020 during this year’s Summit proceedings in Malta. To be held on 2-3 Decεμβερ 2020, the Summit will welcome over 200 aviation executives to analyse the industry’s performance over the year, discuss the current state of play and forecast the outlook of the aviation market. Covering all regions - Europe, Asia, Middle East, Americas and beyond - expert speakers will
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer Shows The Return Of Ecto-1 Cadillac
The new trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife shows the return of the iconic Ecto-1 Cadillac. The movie arrives in theaters next summer.
Kenya spent Sh437m in Amina's lobby for AU job
Kenya spent Sh437.7 million in its failed bid to capture the African Union Commission chairmanship.
Big Bird, Ronstadt, Sally Field celebrated at Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) - Actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt and the disco-funk band Earth Wind and Fire shared the spotlight Sunday night as part of the latest group of recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts.
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Ironhead Studio has revealed early art for an early version of Peter Parker's suit from 2014's The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
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The Crumlin fighter will make his long-awaited return against Cerrone on January 18
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Novel biological tool uses blue light to reassemble and activate antibody fragments
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Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix's Joker film snagged four Golden Globe nominations following a majorly successful run at the worldwide box office.
WSCIJ postpones Osinbajo’s integrity award over Sowore
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) said it has postponed the presentation of its integrity award to Nigeria vice president Yemi Osinbajo over the detention of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore. “The postponement was decided on, to align with protests against the repression of #FreedomOfSpeech in recent times, especially the incidence between the […]
Prelates hail Tagle’s appointment to a Vatican post
Catholic prelates welcomed the appointment of Cardinal Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle of Manila to a Vatican post, saying it was a
Occult arts and sceptical sciences
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Sowore: Wole Soyinka Centre Suspends Integrity Award For Osinbajo
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), on Monday, announced that it is postponing the presentation of an Integrity Award to the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo amidst protests over repression of freedom of speech in the country.
China’s Central Bank to Lead Real-World Pilot of Digital Yuan: Report
A limited debut of China’s long-touted central bank digital currency is set to begin in the city of Shenzhen by the end of 2019, according to a media report.
Official portrait of former premier Kathleen Wynne to be unveiled
TORONTO — The official portrait of Ontario's first female premier is set to be unveiled at the legislature later today.
Why I Prefer Music To Friends- Adunni Ade
Adunni Ade has taken to Instagram handle to shower praises on Cardi B, while stating that she will choose her music over foolery of some friends.
'Channel 4 want a younger presentation team, so I had to go': Peter Purves, 80, tells GMB he was 'stunned' to lose Crufts presenting role after 41 years as Piers Morgan launches a campaign to keep him on the dog show coverage
Peter Purves (pictured today), 80, found out this week he is to be axed from the nearly 70-year-old British TV show which he has nurtured for more than half its life.
GALLERY: Aston Martin DBX SUV at St Athan factory
As you've probably read by now, Aston Martin has opened its doors to its new factory in St Athan, Wales, and yours truly was there to provide you with
Suzi Ruffell review – smear tests, domestic bliss and ‘lesbian accoutrements’
A cool crowd warms to the standup’s animated stories, daft moves and disarming candour in Dance Like Everyone’s Watching
Antony Catalano, Bruce Gordon reject Seven West Media's takeover bid for Prime Media
Australian Community Media executive chairman and Prime Media shareholder Antony Catalano has confirmed he will vote against Seven West Media's proposal to sw...
Amazon Prime Video announces launch of original series ‘Hostel Daze’
Amazon Prime Video today announced the launch of its latest Amazon original series ‘Hostel Daze’, created by The Viral Fever (TVF). Marking the first association with Indian youth’s much loved content provider, TVF, the five-part comedy-drama brings to life the adventures of four hostel wing-mates, Ankit, Chirag, Jaat and Jhaatu as they embark on an […]
'Twin Peaks VR' trailer offers a dive into David Lynch's mind
The trailer for 'Twin Peaks VR' is as strange and cryptic as the TV series.
You are not a cheap celebrity – Cardi B tells Afia Schwar
Award-winning rapper Cardi B born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar has begged controversial presenter and self-acclaimed queen of comedy Afia Schwar
Who is Henry Gabay, Derby County's potential new investor?
The London-based businessman is in advanced talks with the Rams about an investment partnership with current club owner Mel Morris
Big Bird, Ronstadt, Sally Field celebrated at Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) - Actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt and the disco-funk band Earth Wind and Fire shared the spotlight Sunday night as part of the latest group of recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts.
Haden Triplets share new song & video ft. Nick Offerman, announce tour
The Haden Triplets' new album features songs from all across the very musical Haden family's songbook, and a Kanye West cover.
Reporter groped by runner on live TV
Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.
Death Come True is a new FMV game from Danganronpa creator
This past weekend, Izanagi Games revealed the existence of Death Come True, a mysterious new project written and directed by Kazutaka Kodaka, the wild mind behind the dark Danganronpa series.Details at this juncture are quite sparse, but th...
Sowore: WSCIJ suspends award for Osinbajo - The Nation Newspaper
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism has suspended the presentation of award to the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo ..
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These are the African countries with the best 4G internet coverage
Every year, the Global Connectivity Index (GCI) by Huawei ranks 79 nations along an S-curve graph. The S-curve groups countries into three clusters: Starters, Adopters, and Frontrunners based on ICT investment, ICT maturity, and digital economic performance. This year’s GCI research methodology has been expanded to help policymakers understand AI’s growing influence on the global...
Tata Altroz review, test drive
The Altroz is Tata Motors'''' answer to the Maruti Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Honda Jazz. Click here for the full Autocar India Altroz review.
Led by ‘Marriage Story,’ Netflix dominates Golden Globe noms
The press association again fielded an all-male directing category.
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Elton John, Randy Newman Nominated For Golden Globes
This morning, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced its nominations for next year's Golden Globes. Once again, Thom Yorke didn't get nominated for anything. Instead, in the nominations for Best Original Song, you'll find three big centrist pop stars. Taylor Swift's song "Beautiful Ghosts," from the horrifying-looking forthcoming Cats musical is up for Best Original Song. (Swift co-wrote the song with Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the Golden Globe way is to simply name the songs themselves rather than the performers or songwriters.) She's competing against fellow heavyweight Beyoncé, also up for a track from a feline-themed musical. Beyoncé is up for the Lion King song "Spirit," which she co-wrote with Ilya Salmanzadeh and Timothy Lee McKenzie. A one-decade-later Kanye West stage-crash is not likely, but it's not impossible, either. Swift and Beyoncé's fellow nominees include Elton John, up for "I'm Gonna Love Me Again," from the Elton John biopic Rocketman. (John co-wrote that
"How the Irish Became White" is a history book that fails the history test
Title of Noel Ignatiev's book "How the Irish became White" is a shoddy attempt to conflate Irish suffering with slavery.
Conor McGregor UFC News: Notorious lifts weights and trains boxing ahead of Cerrone fight
The Irishman returns to the octagon on January 18th
Unfinished hides, residential schools in major Ottawa Indigenous art exhibition
OTTAWA — When you walk through the doors of the National Gallery of Canada and spy children playing on a massive new art installation now gracing the main entrance, it's clear the gallery's new . . .
‘The government is strangling cinema’: Brazil film industry fights for survival
Film expo will open Monday with a smaller program after Bolsonaro slashed public funding for the arts earlier this year
President Akufo-Addo attends ACP summit in Nairobi, Kenya
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Gender neutral debate after mum slammed for calling Santa 'Father Christmas'
The mum said she was 'shamed' on social media for not using a gender neutral term
Venky Mama is a very emotional film: S Thaman
Music director S Thaman on upcoming project Venky Mama and composing retro songs. Venky Mama stars Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya, Raashi Khanna and Payal Rajput among others.
When is Wonder Woman 1984 released and who is in the cast?
Gal Gadot returns with a cast of famous faces.
This Day in History: Dec. 9
On this day, Dec. 9 … 1965: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated TV special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, premieres on CBS. Also on this day:
'Jiivi' actor Vetri’s next to star KGF villain
The latest actor to join the cast of the yet-to-be-titled film is Ramachandra Raju, who played the villain in last year’s hit film KGF.
10 stunning photographs of the Sea of Galilee
From sunup to sundown, this historic freshwater lake in northern Israel is a shimmering jewel.