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Olsen twins respond to intern lawsuitUSA TODAY40 current and previous interns of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are bringing a class-action suit against the twins’ fashion empire. The class-action suit against the 29-year-olds alleges their company, Dualstar Entertainment Group , failed to pay interns …The Olsen Twins Are Being Sued By Former Unpaid InternsHuffington Post Olsen … Read more
Man Fatally Shot in Southwest D.C.; 90th Homicide of 2015NBC4 WashingtonThe 4300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SW is closed due to the ongoing investigation. The slaying marks the 90th homicide this year in Washington. The District had 71 homicides at this time last year. A total of 105 homcides were recorded in … Read more
It’s back to Monaco and dad for Kelly Rutherford’s childrenLos Angeles TimesKelly Rutherford’s kids were on their way back to father Daniel Giersch in Monaco after a New York judge ordered the “Gossip Girl” actress to surrender custody Tuesday. Rutherford showed up Tuesday morning in response to a Friday court order but didn’t …Kelly Rutherford … Read more
Man says he was carjacked, robbed and pistol-whipped in OaklandSFGateThe hunt was on Tuesday for a pair of gunmen who carjacked a man in East Oakland and forced him to drive into the hills, where they robbed and pistol-whipped him, police said Tuesday. The incident was reported at 9 p.m. Monday. The victim told police … Read more
NBA 2015-16 schedule to be released Wednesday (updated)Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThe 2015-16 NBA schedule will be released tomorrow, the league announced Tuesday. The schedule will be unveiled on an hour-long special on NBA TV at 6 p.m. The show will unveil the national television schedule, highlighting games on the opening …Knicks schedule reveals: Opener vs. Bucks, … Read more
Dallas City Council could allow Love Field vendors to charge moreDallas Morning News (blog)One of Love Field’s major concessionaires was adamant as Dallas City Council members discussed airport vendor contracts in June: Airport food needs a price increase. Gilbert Aranza, whose company Star Concessions operates eateries in the airport, has … …read more From:: Dallas … Read more
Mystery Woman Found Unconscious In Oakland County IdentifiedCBS LocalThe woman — who is now known to be 38-year-old Stephanie Yeider of Waterford Township — was taken by EMS to McLaren Hospital Oakland where she remained unconscious in an Intensive Care Unit as of Monday afternoon. Tests were being performed …Police identify woman in Oakland County … Read more
Drama series ‘Billions’ pits hedge-fund manager against fedsThe Idaho StatesmanBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Don’t expect to boo the scheming hedge-fund king in Showtime’s new drama series “Billions.” Andrew Ross Sorkin, a financial journalist and author (“Too Big to Fail”), told a TV critics’ meeting Tuesday that he’s aware of the …and more …read more From:: … Read more
NFL team owners meet to discuss Oakland Raiders‘ SoCal stadium proposalabc7news.comAn illustration of the proposed Los Angeles Stadium where the Oakland Raiders would share the stadium with the San Diego Chargers in Carson, Calif. (KGO-TV). KGO. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 01:07PM. OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) –. NFL team owners are …Raiders, Chargers, Rams meet about move … Read more
Geno Smith out 6-10 weeks with broken jaw after ‘sucker punch’ESPNFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will be sidelined at least six to 10 weeks with two fractures in his jaw, the result of a locker room altercation Tuesday morning with reserve linebacker IK Enemkpali. “It was nothing to do …Jets … Read more
Take a peek at Omaha Fashion Week, which starts MondayOmaha World-HeraldOmaha Fashion Week begins on Monday, and with it comes a smorgasbord of imaginative designs, elegant gowns and one-of-a-kind creations. In total, 30 designers will show over the six-day fashion event. Some create their own materials, some use wild …and more …read more From:: Fashion … Read more
CalArts Grad’s Work Nominated for Student Academy AwardSCVNEWS.comThe Student Academy Awards were established in 1972 to support and encourage excellence in filmmaking at the collegiate level. Past winners include CalArts alumni John Lasseter (Film/Video BFA 79), Pete Docter (Film/Video BFA 90), David Wolter and … …read more From:: Academy Awards News By Google News
Google’s Alphabet is Silicon Valley’s new Alpha BetFortuneAs the name implies, it could be anything and everything, but Alphabet is a major something in the evolution of Google. Google’s move to create a new holding company represents a shift at the tech behemoth that has been building for several months.Are Google’s Financial Maneuvers Worth a … Read more
Facebook’s new video ads can play in any appMashableFacebook’s video ads have proven such a hit that they will now start appearing beyond the walls of the social network. The company announced Tuesday that it is expanding its autoplay video ad format to the third-party publishers that plug into its …Facebook’s autoplaying ads are coming … Read more
From a Motel Off of LAX to a Beverly Hills Ballroom, Our TV Critic Learns the …ObserverThe critics and journalists gathered at this year’s Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills could not enter the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom without passing a row of signs posted directly on the wooden entry doors. The …and … Read more
Overstock chairman has political missions in Washington DC and UtahReutersIn Washington DC, his online retailer has emerged as the only company to back both of two competing proposals in Congress for the best way to tax online sales. How web purchases should be taxed has been a top policy priority for Overstock as U.S … … Read more
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 16 Recap: Scrappy Threatens to Skip …The BoomBoxLove & Hip Hop Atlanta isn’t always about drama. Instead of bringing us into the middle of a brawl to kick off this week’s episode, we get to see a happier side of love with a nice surprise from Kirk … Read more
Jennifer Garner Fired Nanny After Ben Affleck Took Her to Las Vegas With Tom BradyE! OnlineOn the way to Vegas, Affleck picked up pal Tom Brady and Ouzounian was even photographed on the private jet wearing the footballer’s four Super Bowl rings. After the tournament, Ouzounian continued on her way to Los Angeles and Affleck … Read more
Los Angeles in Full Panic Mode As Dodgers Lose Four StraightForbesLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brett Anderson, right, and catcher A.J. Ellis react after Washington Nationals’ Jayson Werth hit a double to score Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 …Tuesdays with Brownie: Los Angeles … Read more
Houston’s comfort level grows at CitadelAsheville Citizen-TimesFormer Roberson football coach Mike Houston is about to embark on his second season at Citadel. More from the Associated Press: SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Citadel coach Mike Houston has a much better feel for what his players go through each school day …Houston, Citadel more comfortable together as season … Read more
Heads Cardale Jones, tails JT Barrett: What the national media are saying …NOLA.comOhio State’s Cardale Jones is the Buckeyes starter. Well, at least, for the first practice. He won a coin flip with J.T. Barrett to see which player would take snaps first with the first team in the Buckeyes’ first practice of the season. … Read more
The Originals – Comic–Con 2015 Sizzlewwlp.comThe Originals – Comic–Con 2015 Sizzle. The CW Springfield Published: August 11, 2015, 1:00 pm Updated: August 11, 2015, 3:34 pm. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) · Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) · Share on Facebook …and more …read more From:: Comic … Read more
5 top summer hip–hop anthemsIndianapolis StarChris Brown may be headlining the R&B blowout at Klipsch Music Center on Aug. 15, but there’s a new kid in town stealing the thunder. New Jersey rapper Fetty Wap has had quite a year, as his career has launched into the hip–hop stratosphere on the … …read more From:: … Read more
The Notebook TV series in the works at The CWEntertainment WeeklyA TV version of Nicholas Sparks’ beloved romantic drama The Notebook is in the works at The CW. The network is developing a series based on Sparks’ bestselling 1996 novel and the 2004 New Line sleeper hit film, which starred Ryan Gosling and Rachel …and … Read more
Should Livestreaming Be Part of Your Social Media Strategy?Huffington PostA decade ago, brands spent a huge amount on TV commercials, billboards, print media and many other advertising methods. Now, more than 50 percent of their focus has shifted to digital marketing. It’s simple, social media is more cost-effective and … …read more From:: Social Media … Read more
Your Votes Can Help Human Rights First Get to SXSW 2016Human Rights First (blog)Public voting has begun for sessions and panels to be included in the 2016 SXSW (South by Southwest) Interactive Festival agenda. From now until September 4th the online community can vote (and comment) on the panel ideas they believe are the most … Read more
Taking A Cue From Pope Francis, Phoenix-Area Priests Use Social Media To …KJZZIn the more than two years since Pope Frances became head of the Catholic Church, his social media footprint has grown considerably. On Twitter, he has more than 20 million followers, a figure that includes his non-English accounts as well. The Vatican …and … Read more
Ten years prison for man involved in Miami-Dade police gun battleMiami HeraldA man will serve 10 years in prison for his role in the wild shootout outside a marijuana growhouse that left a suspect dead and Miami-Dade detective wounded with three bullets to the stomach. Luis Estevanell, 61, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to an array … Read more
Marvel Month-to-Month Sales–June 2015: Too Much Choice On The Menu!Comics BeatWelcome to a new analysis of the Marvel sales. Reminder: I’m French, that’s why I’m talking funny. Please address your complaints to my over-drugged cyclists country. Reminder: those sales are estimates, sales to comics shops located in North America.and more …read more From:: Marvel Entertainment … Read more
Denver teen dies after fall from theater catwalk in Grand CountyThe Denver PostA 15-year-old boy from Denver died in Grand County over the weekend after falling to his death in the theater at Crooked Creek Ranch. The teenager was a Denver native who was staying at Crooked Creek Ranch during a youth trip to the … Read more
NFL draft returning to Chicago in 2016The Denver PostMissouri defensive lineman Shane Ray poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Denver Broncos as the 23rd pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (Charles Rex Arbogast …NFL draft heading back to … Read more
Honolulu Museum of Art sues collector over payments for artHawaii News NowHONOLULU (AP) – The Honolulu Museum of Art is suing to get $890,000 in art payments back from a San Francisco collector. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the museum started making payments to Joel Alexander Greene in 2004 in exchange for five …Honolulu Museum of … Read more
Smyrna named No. 4 best city to start a restaurantAtlanta Business Chronicle (blog)The transition has brought an influx of residents — the city’s population increased nearly 30% from 2000 to 2012 — and so did demand for dining options. Four new restaurants opened in one month in 2012, including Happy Belly Truck, a mobile culinary … Read more
Disneyland’s Star Wars Land Plans Begin to Take Shape Before Expected D23 Expo …/FILMWhats the latest news on a Star Wars land coming to Disneyland? A new report claims that the new Star Wars Land, which will likely be announced at D23 Expo 2015 later this week, will include multiple attractions, anchored by a mega … Read more
Chicago man’s suit alleges officers illegally searched his homeChicago TribuneA Chicago man has alleged in a federal civil rights lawsuit that Cook County probation officers and city police illegally searched his home, arrested him without cause and then walked away with his cash. Michael Lipford, 59, said he suffered a stroke … …read more From:: … Read more