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Jury finds Pharrell, Thicke copied Marvin Gaye song for ‘Blurred Lines …fox4kc.comThe jury found Pharrell, Thicke copied Marvin Gaye song for ‘Blurred Lines,’ awards $7.3 million. Marvin Gaye’s children sued Thicke and Williams, alleging “Blurred Lines” copies their father’s 1977 hit “Got to Give It Up.” The singers have denied they …Jury finds Pharrell, Thicke … Read more
Thousands expected to dress in costume for Central PA Comic ConFlipSidePABut Central PA Comic Con is definitely one of them. Several thousand are expected to attend the third annual event at the Wyndham Garden York Saturday and Sunday, many of whom choose to dress in costume, convention director Alicia Lurye said. The pop … …read … Read more
‘Daredevil’ Defends New York in Gritty New TrailerRollingStone.comThe first full trailer for Marvel’s new Netflix series Daredevil begins with a classic declaration of purpose: “I used to dream what it would be like far away from Hell’s Kitchen. But the city…it’s in my blood. And I would do anything to make it a better place.” … Read more
This week’s top looks from RodeoHoustonChron.comWhether they were decked out in Western wear or punk rock duds, Houstonians came dressed to have a good time at RodeoHouston. More than just country music stars headlining this year’s concerts, and that means there’s something for everyone. That also … …read more From:: Houston News From Google News
Denver Police Chief Steps Up Outreach After Fatal ShootingCBS LocalWhite has attended several such meetings since January, when police say Jessica Hernandez, a suburban Denver high school student, was shot while driving of a stolen car in an alley. Four friends were inside the car. According to police, officers …Denver chief regular at community forumsKOAA.com … Read more
College Football’s Top RBs Entering 2015 Spring PracticeBleacher ReportIf you think the running back position has been devalued, well, you may be right in some sense. Just don’t tell the following players. With spring practice underway, our position-by-position offseason rankings roll on. Today’s edition involves the best … …read more From:: College Football News By … Read more
A Defiant Bewkes Says Time Warner Will Win Over Naysayers to HBO NowTheStreet.comJust think: Seven months ago, Time Warner (TWX – Get Report) CEO Jeff Bewkes was being pressured to accept a $75 billion buyout from media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox (FOXA – Get Report). My, how times have changed. Bewkes took the … Read more
Honolulu-bound flight returns to Oakland due to maintenance issueabc7news.comHonolulu-bound flight returns to Oakland over maintenance issues. Bay City News. Tuesday, March 10, 2015 02:24PM. OAKLAND, Calif. –. A flight leaving Oakland International Airport for Honolulu this morning had to turn around and come back because of …Hawaiian Airlines flight from Oakland diverted, circles off coast … Read more
SF Giants‘ store introducing pantsless player plushiesSFGateWe at SFGate get product pitches every day; it takes a lot to set something apart. But this one caught our eye. The San Francisco Giants have partnered with a company called Bleacher Creatures to bring stuffed player plushies to the AT&T Park team shop. …read more From:: SF … Read more
Monday NBA Roundup: Atlanta Hawks Put on Masterful Offensive Display in …Bleacher Report… but the staggering three-point total wouldn’t have been possible without the selfless play that’s come to define Atlanta’s season. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Chris Vivlamore, the Hawks’ 42 dimes also graded out as an NBA season …NBA Roundup: Atlanta Hawks become … Read more
Monitor: Denver cops failed to record many clashes with body camerasThe Denver PostDuring a six-month trial run for body cameras in the Denver Police Department, only about one out of every four use-of-force incidents involving officers was recorded. Cases where officers punched people, used pepper spray or Tasers, or struck people …and more …read more … Read more
The Apple Watch event: What the analysts are saying – updatedFortuneThe biggest surprise Monday turned out to be the 2-pound MacBook with the click-less trackpad and the single port for charging, data transfer and video output. As for the Watch, it was more or less as expected, which may be why Apple’s share price fell … Read more
The New Rules of Social–Media Etiquette (and How to Passive-Aggressively …New York MagazineSocial media as it’s now understood has existed for less than a decade. (Facebook only opened itself to the general public in 2006.) In that time, the rules governing appropriate and inappropriate behavior — and creepiness and kindness — and … …read more … Read more
How Nvidia Plans to Be the Netflix of GamingMIT Technology Review (blog)Game consoles are hugely popular, but they rely on data stored on DVDs and computer hardware that can quickly become outdated. Nvidia’s new entertainment system, called Shield, uses several hardware and software tricks to deliver games run on remote …Why You Don’t Need Nvidia’s … Read more
Dow suffers biggest point drop in 5 monthsMarketWatchNEW YORK (MarketWatch) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its worst one-day point drop in five months as investors began pricing in a rate hike by the Federal Reserve by the middle of the year, while other central banks are embarking on a …MARKET SNAPSHOT: Dow Sharply … Read more
Malcolm Smith, Rodney Hudson To Oakland Raiders Makes Great NFL Free Agency – Video Malcolm Smith, Rodney Hudson To Oakland Raiders Makes Great NFL Free Agency The Oakland Raiders add two young playmakers, Malcolm Smith, and Rodney Hudson – both 25 years old, and both all-pro players. Last year, the Raiders had the “over the … Read more
Monmouth’s Sterling continues NFL Draft process at MU Pro DayAsbury Park PressThat is not high-end speed for an NFL wide receiver and the top 15 times at the NFL Scouting Combine last month were all faster, but that’s OK. As was the case when he auditioned for pro scouts and media ahead of the College … Read more
Singer Angie Stone Arrested For Knocking Out Daughter’s TeethJust JaredThe 53-year-old singer reportedly hit her daughter Diamond in the face with a metal stand, knocking out her front teeth. Angie says she was acting in self-defense because her daughter punched her in the face. Angie and Diamond got into a scuffle after Angie …Police: ‘R&B … Read more
No. 19 ‘Godzilla‘ – 2014 Most Valuable Movie Blockbuster TournamentDeadline.comThat Godzilla opened at a $44 million weekend and grossed $379 million worldwide and $136 million, on a $130 million budget. Legendary’s Godzilla did better for its $160 million production budget, grossing $528 million worldwide, including China.and more …read more From:: Godzilla News By Google News
2015 NFL Free Agents: Last-Minute Rumors Before Signing Period OpensBleacher ReportAlthough the NFL’s so-called “legal tampering period” causes the rumor mill to start spinning a little earlier these days, player movement can’t become official until 4 p.m. ET today. That’s when the new league year begins allowing for trades and free-agent …Darrelle Revis, Brandon Browner … Read more
Vegas Play of the Day: BYU vs. GonzagaLas Vegas Sun (blog)Brigham Young’s Kyle Collinsworth (5) falls while going for the ball against Portland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 9, 2015, in Las Vegas. By Case Keefer …Collinsworth ties record … Read more
Cliff Lee hopes to avoid surgery, will try to pitchBoston HeraldIn this Feb. 19, 2015, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee responds to a question during a news conference at spring training baseball in Clearwater, Fla. Lee is awaiting a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews on his ailing left elbow …Cliff Lee … Read more
Mexican Cinema: Movies Took in $725.3M n Box Office Sales in 2014Latin PostMexican movies had troubles gaining exposure. In 2013, 54 percent of Mexican movies lacked media exposure. In 2014, 62 percent of Mexican movies did not have a major media campaign. Instead, movies in Mexico relied on social media and word of …and more … Read more
Oakland Raiders in on pursuit of RB DeMarco MurrayFanSidedDeMarco Murray is one of the most popular free agent names on the market this offseason, and there are quite a few teams that have already shown interest. One new team to add to the list is the Oakland Raiders, who are looking to make a big … Read more
Businesses seek to block part of Seattle $15 minimum wage lawKOMO NewsPaul Clement, a former U.S. solicitor general who is representing the International Franchise Association and five franchises in Seattle, told Judge Richard A. Jones during arguments Tuesday that’s unfair. They’re essentially small businesses, he said …Businesses Seek to Block Portion of Seattle Minimum Wage … Read more
Malcolm Smith expected to sign with Oakland RaidersNFL.comAccording to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, Smith, 25, is expected to sign with Jack Del Rio and his revamped defense, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. NFL Now delivers a non-stop video stream highlighting the next generation of …Malcolm Smith signs with Oakland RaidersFanSided … Read more
Gallery: Celebrating gaming at PAX East 2015Ars TechnicaIn both San Francisco and Boston, I saw people coming together to celebrate the incredible diversity of experiences available in the modern gaming industry. I saw a surging indie gaming segment continuing its growth from a niche to a force that’s … …read more From:: Gaming News By … Read more
Sound Hot Ticket A hip–hop heayweightDaily HeraldWhen it comes to flat-out skill — lyrical dexterity, intellect, compelling ideas — I can’t think of a better rapper than Talib Kweli. The Brooklyn-born MC, who comes to Salt Lake City’s In The Venue on Friday, is a true hip–hop legend. Utah isn’t … …read more From:: Hip … Read more
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones testifying today in Super Bowl XLV seating trialDallas Morning News (blog)Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has arrived at the federal courthouse in Dallas to testify in the Super Bowl XLV seating lawsuit. The questioning by plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Avenatti started by emphasized Jones’ power in the NFL and his role … Read more
D.C. man can?t smoke in own home due to temporary, precedent-setting court …WJLAWASHINGTON (WJLA) – Under D.C.‘s new law, anyone can smoke pot in their home. But a temporary decision by a Superior Court judge means one man in the District can’t light up anything at his home—including pot and cigarettes. The 7 On Your … Read more
Tips for teens on how to best use social mediaWTVD-TVThat’s the message of a local social media coach who focuses on how teens can best showcase themselves to not only maintain a positive reputation, but to also make the right impression on potential colleges and employers who are now checking online … …read more From:: … Read more
Torrey Smith signs with San Francisco 49ersFanSidedHe matched a career-low with 49 receptions and set a new low with 767 yards but did set a new career-high with 11 touchdowns. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Adam Caplan were the first to report Smith and the 49ers came to an agreement to reunite him with …49ers set … Read more
Seahawks sign CB Will BlackmonThe Seattle TimesCornerback: This looked like Seattle’s biggest need until Monday, when the Seahawks signed Will Blackmon and then apparently won a battle for former Eagle Cary Williams, who is expected to sign with the Seahawks as early as Tuesday. Seattle needed …James Carpenter likely to leave Seattle for New York … Read more
Paris Fashion Week 2015The Seattle TimesA model presents a creation for the Fall/Winter 2015/16 Ready to Wear collection by Paul & Joe fashion house during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 10 March 2015. The presentation of the Women’s collections runs from 03 to 11 March. (ETIENNE …Paris Fashion Week Street Style: SneakersFootwear News … Read more
As new league year begins, it’s time for Seahawks to put Super Bowl loss …The Seattle TimesThe Marshawn Lynch non-rush and subsequent interception to end the Seahawks’ chance to defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1 isn’t just immortalized in the minds of Seattleites. Analysts called the decision to pass … Read more