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Full entertainment lineup announced for Super Bowl Week in San FranciscoKTVU San FranciscoThe Super Bowl 50 Host Committee announced their full entertainment lineup on Friday for the upcoming ‘Super Bowl City’ extravaganza. During Super Bowl week, which starts January 30th, artists including the Grammy-winning Alicia Keys, One Republic, …and more …read more From:: Entertainment News … Read more
Becoming YouTube famousFOX21News.comTwo local pranksters are making their mark on YouTube. Justin Stuart and Andrew Scites are working together to build their social media presence, with thousands of fans flocking their channel, JStuStudios. Both have many hopes for the future, wanting … …read more From:: YouTube News By Google News
Oakland Raiders: Evaluating the top four rookies this seasonisportsweb.com (blog)Oakland Raiders Nov 29, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Oakland Raiders receiver Amari Cooper (89) runs after a reception during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Raiders won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Christopher …and more …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News By Google … Read more
TOKYO NOW AND THEN: Asakusa’s faded ‘Rokku’ entertainment district has an eye …Asahi ShimbunThe “Rokku” area in Tokyo’s Asakusa district near the popular Sensoji temple, once famed as a bustling entertainment center, spawned many entertainers who later rose to national fame in its heyday. Among the stars who made their names at theaters in … … Read more
Video: Golden State Warriors new San Francisco arena delayedKRON4.com(KRON) — The Golden State Warriors arena in San Francisco has been delayed by one year. The NBA’s best team will now move from Oakland in the fall of 2019. KRON4 News has confirmed the delay with the Warriors spokesperson Lisa Goodwin.Golden State Warriors delay opening of … Read more
Stewart Cleared to Race San Diego SXTransworld MotocrossChino, CA (Jan. 15, 2016) – Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s James Stewart underwent neurocognitive and concussion management testing Friday afternoon and was cleared by Asterisk Mobile Medical Center personnel to race in tomorrow’s San Diego …MTS Offers Extra Supercross Trolley ServicesNBC 7 San Diego all 18 news articles … Read more
Elite runners ready to brave the cold and rain in Hong Kong MarathonSouth China Morning Post (subscription)Top runners competing in Sunday’s Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon remained undeterred that they might have to run in potentially the worst ever conditions for the race. The Hong Kong Observatory has forecast cold and wet weather for Hong … Read more
In Losing the Rams, St. Louis WinsNew York TimesIn 2002, angered by the prospect of large public subsidies for a new baseball stadium being planned for the Cardinals, the voters in the city and the far wealthier and more populous county passed referendums that required voter approval to use taxpayer …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Kendall and Kylie Will Celebrate a New Collection at Fashion WeekRackedGlamour reports that Kendall and Kylie will make their New York Fashion Week debut on February 8th. The new collection is slated to be priced from $60 to $250. Update: A spokesperson for Kendall and Kylie tells Racked that while the collection won’t …and more … Read more
New England Is Abuzz (Oh, Is There a Game?)New York TimesAs seems to be the norm in New England around playoff time, strange doings have focused the discussion not on who can score the most points, but on the onstage and offstage weirdness that seems to accompany the postseason at Gillette Stadium.and more …read more … Read more
What will Ezra Miller as BARRY ALLEN / The FLASH LOOK LIKE in the DCEU?Comic Book Movie (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog)From first glance of the leaked SDCC concept art this might be his look, but I believe his hair color might be brown or maybe even blonde. Another rather recent image of Ezra Miller … Read more
Comic–con, winter scavenger hunt and more this weekendWaterloo RecordJoin other anime and comic book fans at K-W Tri-Con this weekend. The two-day long event at Themuseum in downtown Kitchener will feature workshops like Harry Potter wand craft and metalworking, a masquerade and an after party on Saturday. Weekend … …read more From:: Comic Con News … Read more
President Obama Signs Washington Disaster DeclarationWhitehouse.gov (press release)The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and …and more …read more From:: Obama White House News By Google … Read more
Hong Kong publisher suspends plans for book critical of Chinese presidentLos Angeles Times“The whole thing about Hong Kong’s safety in the publishing industry, including book and magazine publishing, is that we are guaranteed by law that Beijing and Hong Kong will not cross into each others’ territories and arrest people,” Jin said. “So …Chinese official … Read more
Patriots dealing with injuries as Super Bowl title defense beginsNewsdayFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots will open the defense of their Super Bowl title under a shroud of uncertainty and with a long list of injuries when they host the Chiefs in an AFC divisional-round playoff game today at Gillette Stadium. Even coach …Super Bowl 50 … Read more
Attorneys in Washington DC address gun violence issueKGNS.tvEarlier on Friday, three attorneys general from D.C., Maryland and Virginia came together to address the issue. The three attorneys general met here in Washington D.C. for what they called a historic meeting which they hoped would bring historic results.Dem AG’s in Md., Va., D.C. launch info-sharing initiative … Read more
Love Train: Natalie Cole Memorial Tribute at Crustacean Beverly HillsLA MagazineFollowing singer Natalie Cole’s funeral on Monday, friends gathered to remember her through stories and songs at one of her favorite hangouts, Crustacean in Beverly Hills. Cole died on December 31 from ongoing health issues. She was the daughter of … …read more From:: Beverly … Read more
Prince Ali asks FIFA to investigate election rivalTSN“I am concerned that there has been an attempt to breach electoral rules in the FIFA presidential election,” Prince Ali, who is also Jordanian Football Association president, said in a statement. “I have written to the FIFA ad-hoc electoral committee …Prince Ali asks FIFA to investigate vote rival … Read more
Oakland Walmart store among 269 set to closeSFGate“The growing strength of the Oakland market will allow us to quickly put that site to new use in a way that benefits the residents of East Oakland and our city as a whole.” The company said it will close 154 U.S. locations, including all 102 Walmart …and … Read more
East Islip’s Roccaro drafted by Houston women’s soccer teamNewsdayCari Roccaro . . . will be a pro soccer player. That line was printed in the 2007 East Islip Middle School yearbook. Roccaro and her classmates were asked to write down what they would be in 20 years. So Roccaro filled in the blank with the … Read more
Warriors push back SF arena opening date by a yearSFGateLate last year the San Francisco Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the $1 billion arena. It has won the endorsement of UCSF administration as well as biotech industry executives in the neighborhood. So far the …Warriors say San Francisco arena opening delayed … Read more
49ers season-ticket holders angry about Super Bowl shutoutSan Jose Mercury NewsSome fans say they were promised a chance at face-value Super Bowl tickets in exchange for buying seat licenses, which funded nearly half the cost of the Niners’ $1.3 billion stadium. Yet with the game less than four weeks away, those fans says they …One-day … Read more
Film by UC Santa Cruz art professor nominated for Academy AwardUniversity of California“Last Day of Freedom” — an animated short by UC Santa Cruz associate professor of art Dee Hibbert-Jones and San Francisco artist Nomi Talisman — has been nominated for an Academy Award in the category of best documentary short. The nominations …and more … Read more
Marvel Switches the A-Force Talent Line-up: Thompson and Caldwell EnlistComics BeatFans got the chance to read the brand new A-Force #1 last week but Marvel has already announced a brand new creative team for the series. Writer Kelly Thompson (Gem and the Holograms) is joining artist Ben Caldwell (Prez) to take over the series from … Read more
San Diego Travel & Adventure Show: Explore new areasCBS 8 San DiegoSAN DIEGO (CBS 8) – Once again, the San Diego Travel and Adventure Show returns to the convention center downtown, tempting us all to splurge on a big trip. The convention is held Saturday, January 16 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, … Read more
Why Are All The Holograms In The Star Wars Universe So Crappy?JalopnikOf all the technological achievements of the Star Wars universe – faster-than-light space travel, antigravity, blue milk – the one that seems most ubiquitous is probably holography. Holographic projectors are all over the place. So why are they so crappy? …read more From:: Star … Read more
SF budget analyst says city got poor financial deal on Super BowlSFGateIt also concludes that various city departments didn’t accurately report budget surpluses to the Board of Supervisors that would be used to cover Super Bowl costs. The Super Bowl will be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, but San Francisco will …Santa Clara … Read more
Las Vegas museum turns hunting trophies into educational piecesLas Vegas Review-JournalSeven-year-old Aiden Root checks out the Gary and Matthew Primm Wildlife Collection at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum in Las Vegas Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal …and more …read more From:: Las Vegas News By Google News
“It’s not a traditional musical,” said Adam Anders, the mega producer, Glee musical director and executive producer of Fox’s The Passion ,which airs live on Palm Sunday. “It’s a musical event. There’s no category you can put it in.” That’s putting it mildly. The facts prompt a bit of head-scratching: … Read More > Other … Read more
Governor reconvening committee to study gaming issuesLas Vegas Sun“Nevada has always been the epicenter for global gaming entertainment, regulation and innovation,” Sandoval said. “The industry is constantly changing, as more states and countries enter into this increasingly competitive field, and I believe the …Sandoval wants gaming policy committee to take up daily fantasy sportsLas Vegas … Read more
Student transient rate hits 40 percent in Las VegasKLAS-TVCopyright 2016 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. LAS VEGAS. The Clark County School District’s transiency rate is currently 40 percent, the highest it’s ever been …and more …read more From:: Las Vegas News By Google News
How The Aliens In Star Wars: Rogue One Will Be More RealisticCinema BlendBy now most people have fallen back in love with the Star Wars franchise thanks to The Force Awakens. J.J. Abrams rejuvenated the series with the seventh instalment, and fans are chomping at the bit to see how the universe expands. Obviously, a … Read more
Local area teams welcome Rams back to Los AngelesFOXSports.comOK, now that the Rams are back in Los Angeles, it’s time to get re-acquianted with some old friends. That process started on Friday. The Los Angeles Clippers were the first to reach out: true. Hey, @RamsNFL welcome home! #ComingHome ��. …read more From:: Los Angeles Sports … Read more
Wallace looking forward to jersey retirement with PistonsNBA.com (blog)Chauncey Billups will have his jersey retired when the Pistons host Denver on Feb. 10. Wallace played nine seasons with the Pistons, helping the team win the NBA title in 2004. He was one of the league’s top rebounders and won defensive player of the …Unlikely hero: … Read more
Amazon, Hulu, Netflix and chill: 43 streaming movies, TV shows with Syracuse tiesSyracuse.comHamilton College alumnus Paul Lieberstein played Toby Flenderson on this series and served as a writer and showrunner for multiple seasons. The mockumentary-style comedy features references to Cornell University and company branches in Syracuse, … …read more From:: TV Shows News On Google … Read more